The Pacer - January 29, 2008

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It’s Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Friends mourn Skyhawks
student who Score!
win away
died playing
909 Comedy Series
basketball brings down house
Men’s basketball team
in first spring show
dunks two road games
News, Page 4 A&E, Page 8 Sports, Page 10
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Volume 80 80T H
Issue 15 Anniversary
Edition
Martin now has economic wish list
Sara McIntosh of Mayor and Aldermen number of potential into segments according
Viewpoints Editor voted last fall to spend consumers with the traffic to their data trail for all
$55,000 to fund the report, that comes directly from purchases and spending
In a finalized report com- which Buxton finished the highways as well as the habits to better identify the
piled with psychograph- earlier this month. number of homes within needs, wants and desires
ic data collected by the Both the city of Martin the 15-minute driving time for businesses within the
Buxton Retail Group, the and Buxton identified requirement established by community. The most
city of Martin now has a a prime retail site that Buxton. dominant segment locally
list of potential businesses would best suit the needs According to the report, was called “Young &
that may mesh well with of prospective businesses the estimated household Rustic” followed by the
the community. interested in this area. count relative to the prime “Back Country Folks.”
Martin Mayor Randy According to the report, the retail site was 15,345 and The “Young & Rustic”
Brundige has said that area where state Highway the traffic count was 10,850 segment as defined by the
he is optimistic about the 431 and state Highway 43 for a total revenue earnings company is “composed of
report findings in terms of intersect would “attract new potential of $587,988,210. young, restless singles”
economic development for retailers and restaurants” The company also
(The Pacer/Karen Langdon) the city. The Martin Board because it offers a large divided the community — See ‘Economics’ on Page 4
Miller says fairness, foresight vital Berty touts more cultural activities
Will York extensive experience in a vice chancellor, I don’t Will York who graduated from the cultural opportunities.
Senior Reporter multicultural affairs lead- make deals, and I don’t Senior Reporter traditionally black Me- Berty said guest lecturers,
ership would be put to use, make exceptions.” harry Medical College discussion of globalization
Samuel Miller, who has he said. Miller said he’d “not Diane Berty’s unusual in Nashville — crisis issues, enhanced travel-
been vice president for Miller said he recom- think about going to a path to college leadership management, compassion, study opportunities,
student affairs at Georgia mended to Chancellor campus without a strong started as the director of information seeking and Internet-based technologies
Southwestern State Univer- Thomas Rakes during their greek-letter organization a campus student health the ability to make fast- — like videoconferencing
sity since 2000, said fairness, interview that UTM needs presence,” center. paced decisions — make and podcasts — and
foresight and a belief in to shore up its plan to keep referring to Upcoming Events A first- her a strong university engaging UTM’s large
student leadership make students in school until fraternities Student Open Forums generation administrator. international student popu-
him the best candidate for they graduate. and soror- c o l l e g e Learning UTM’s culture lation could help increase
Watkins Auditorium
the UTM vice chancellor for “Many universities like ities. UTM graduate would be her first task as UTM students’ cultural
Student Affairs position. to talk about retention,” has one of f r o m vice chancellor, Berty said. opportunities.
Miller said in an interview Miller said. “But they the highest Vincent June Clarksville, “Institutions are living, Fraternities and sororities
with The Pacer last week find it difficult to actually rates of Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Tenn., Berty breathing organisms,” she are important to forging
that he was attracted to establish a plan.” greek mem- said UTM is said. strong student leaders,
UTM because of its racially Miller, who said he’s a bership in where her Berty — who worked at Berty said, but when greeks
Paul Bryant
tolerant student body living unique candidate because the state. talents can Austin Peay State University become leaders, they have
in a residential college he’s worked in leadership “Greek- Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. best be put for nearly 30 years, to “step away from their role
community in a small roles at both small and letter orga- to use. eventually rising to dean as a greek and represent all
town. large campuses, said his nizations Margaret Toston Berty told of students before joining students.”
UTM’s proportionately biggest strength is his sense add a lot to The Pacer East Central University “To give the opportunity
Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.
high black student popula- of fairness. the spirit that her in Ada, Okla., in 2007 as a to have students more
tion — about 15 percent “People will say Sam of the experience vice president — said UTM
— indicated that Miller’s Miller is fair,” he said. “As — See ‘Miller’ on Page 3 as a registered nurse could benefit from more — See ‘Berty’ on Page 3
MILLER HIGHLIGHTS BERTY HIGHLIGHTS
•More than 20 years experience in aspects of Student Affairs •Extensive background in student health
•Extensive experience in multicultural affairs •Experience with TBR online degree program
•Degrees from UNC-Greensboro and Mississippi State •Degrees from APSU, Meharry, TSU and College of St. Francis
Hours the enemy for lottery scholarship students
Jay Baker for up to 120 credit hours. of the Financial Aid Office. and Scholarship programs Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Income and Surplus
Managing/News Editor If a student’s degree pro- “Students need to be aware at the Tennessee Student
2008-2009
gram requires more than that they need to keep up Assistance Corp., said that
Students seeking more 120 credit hours, the schol- with their program.” the reason the hours cap
than one degree or tak- arship allows for either Neal said that the is in place is because most 1.4% 3.1% Sanchdo Lloarasnhsips
ing additional hours are 136 hours or the number Financial Aid Office is programs of study take 3.5% Pre-K Activities
1%
out of luck if they want required for the program, developing a program to about 120 hours to com-
the Tennessee Lottery whichever is less. notify students earlier by plete. TSAA
8.7%
Scholarship to pay for their Some students were called e-mail and/or mailing. “Obviously you don’t
Other
tuition. by the UTM Financial Aid “It’s usually high-achiev- want to stifle the fast-track
This semester marks the Office, warning them that ing students. We don’t think students, but the intent of Administration
end of a college career for their scholarships would be it’s fair; these are good stu- the program is to help you
Capital Loan
many of the students who running out this semester. dents and we don’t want get a degree, not necessar- Construction
82.4%
received the first awards of “The financial aid office them to run out of money. ily degrees,” Phelps said. Surplus:
the scholarship paid for by does this as a courtesy. It is But we have to follow the TSAC estimates for 2008-
$441 MILLION
revenue from the Tennessee the student’s responsibilty law,” Neal said. 2009 show over $283 mil-
lottery. The scholarship cur- to know the requirements,” Tim Phelps, associate
— See ‘Lottery’ on Page 3 PACER GRAPHICS/JENNIFER DE YESO
rently offers $4,000 a year said Sandra Neal, director executive director for Grant
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The Pacer •January 29, 2008 Sara M. McIntosh, Viewpoints Editor Page 2
Our View The Pummeling Pen
By: Eric White
Editorial:
Attend VCSA forums, get informed
With the first student enrollment lies and
two candi- how services to the student
dates for the body should be maintained
Vice Chancellor of Student and improved.
Affairs on campus last Students willing to ask
week and three more to the tough questions of a
visit campus soon, The candidate should come to
Pacer would like to reiter- the forums, and students
ate its charge from the Jan. should take this time to con-
15 editorial urging students sider what their own needs
to attend the VCSA search are and then see which can-
forums sponsored by SGA. didates can best meet those
Students needs.
should not S t u d e n t s Students that
only be pre- willing to may find them-
pared to hear selves less will-
ask the tough
what the can- ing to engage
didates have questions of in the public
to offer the a candidate forum should
campus, but still consider
should come
should also taking time out
be prepared to the forums of their sched- The Ivey League Awards: Famous movie scenes come to life, TV Audiences biggest losers
to ask them ule to hear what
entertainment and politics. Reporter: What is the gov- sons of TV post Friends and
meaningful is being dis-
Chris Ivey Hope you enjoy. ernment doing to fix this Seinfeld. Shows like Weeds,
questions about situations cussed. Above all else, get
Guest Columnist Most Movie-like Real Life problem? The Office, Lost and Grey’s
they will have control over to know as much as pos-
Situation Agent: Appropriate gov- Anatomy, which are all in
when a candidate is named sible about the candidates
Hello fine Martians, It’s a bird. It’s a plane. ernment agencies are moni- their fourth season, have
to the position. because they will eventual-
Martinites or my favorite Oh, no it’s a 20,000 pound toring the situation. been cut short or postponed
Questions on safety have ly be in charge of an impor-
UTMers. I am a freshman U.S. spy satellite spiraling Reporter: What does that because of mega-corpora-
been dealt with time and tant office on this campus.
on this budding campus toward the earth at about a even mean? tions not giving the writers
time again, and asking a Vincent June, Paul Bryant
and have learned a cou- gazillion miles an hour. Agent: We also have con- a cut in any online sales.
candidate what sets him- and Margaret Toston – the
ple of things in my first If you haven’t heard, a tacted director Michael In short, the big shots say,
self or herself apart from three candidates set to visit
semester about Martin life. spy satellite lost power and Bay and producer Jerry “We can’t exactly calculate
other candidates they have campus this week – are
First, South Fulton’s mascot could hit Earth in late Feb. Bruckheimer to see what how much money is made
never met is basically ask- devoting their time and
should not be a plain bull- or early March. No need their ideas were. If they on online purchases and
ing for a resume recap. energy to get a job to ben-
dog. It should be a bulldog to fear, I have a transcript were able to blow up an DVD residuals.” That is the
Questions about areas efit this campus’s students.
holding a bottle of Barton’s from the news conference asteroid headed toward weakest excuse I have ever
that a candidate could We suggest that everyone
Vodka. Secondly, the stu- that took place last week. Earth, what is to say heard. That’s like telling
control include addressing come to the forums and
dents of UT Martin need All your questions should they can’t stop a satellite? your roommate, “Yo man,
technology in the class- show the candidates why
something else to eat at 3:00 be answered. Depending on the length of I can’t give you any money
room, what infrastructure they should look forward
a.m. other than 3J’s sausage Reporter: Even though it the writer’s strike this plan for the electric bill because
needs to be updated or to going to work everyday:
and chicken biscuits. And has lost power, are there might become obsolete. If I don’t know exactly how
changed to suit students’ students.
lastly, screw the writer’s any ways to control the sat- the strike continues, the many kilowatts I used this
needs, where the ceiling on
strike. That might have ellite? government plans to shoot month.”
nothing to do with what Government Agent: No, it down via Dead Eye Dick As much as I would like
I’ve learned in college, but we can’t control it anymore. Cheney. Just watch out, he to place all the blame on
I miss new episodes of The That puppy’s heading our could cause more damage the likes of Showtime, NBC
Office and Weeds. way whether we like it or than the satellite. and all the other major
Now, let me welcome you not Reporter: Do you have companies, I can’t. Some
Serving UTM for 80 years Free in Single Copy Editorially Independent to Chris’ Corner. Every two Reporter: When did the any words of advice to the of this is partly the writers
weeks, I will cover many satellite lose power? American people? fault. That’s right, I said
Newsroom: [phone] • E-mail: [email protected]
different topics and every Agent: Uh…We don’t know. Agent: Build a bomb shel- it. Companies have been
once in awhile throw in an Next question. ter in your backyard. If you selling DVDs and digital
Matt Cook Ivey League Awards (for- Reporter: Where will the don’t have a backyard, find media for at least five years
Executive Editor merly the Ivey Awards, but satellite hit? a friend and tell him or her or more. Now, they want
I’ve got make this junk col- Agent: Uh…We don’t know. to build a bomb shelter. If to get flustered, and try
Jay Baker legiate). Next question. you don’t have any friends to get paid during a peak
Managing/News Editor Let me describe what the Reporter: Is anyone in dan- with backyards, get new season. That is just selfish.
awards are and how they ger? friends. Then, ask them to This is like Muhammad
work. The awards only Agent: Uh…I don’t know. build a bomb shelter. But Ali getting his boxing
Will York
carry three rules: 1. All I can’t quite say; it’s top friendless people can call license taken away in his
Senior Reporter
stories must come from a secret. I can tell you though Hillary she could use a prime or the 1994 baseball
reliable news source; 2. All that the shuttle could con- couple more, especially in strike. We, the fans of these
David Hampton .................Arts & Entertainment Editor
must carry original titles; tain potentially hazardous Florida. shows, should go on strike.
Charlie McIntosh ...............................Technology Editor
and 3. Stories are bound materials. Worst Strike We should fight the power.
Sara M. McIntosh ..............................Viewpoints Editor by no rules (wow that was Reporter: What type of The writer’s strike is so Stop watching TV shows
John Summers ...........................................Sports Editor oxymoronic). All will be hazardous materials? pointless. It single hand- and movies. There’s a new
filled with jokes, sarcasm Agent: Don’t know; can’t edly ruined what looked American Gladiator on
Melissa Kimble...................................Asst. News Editor and references to sports, say. to be one of the best sea- shortly. I gotta go.
Jennifer Swegles ...............................Editorial Assistant
Ashley Totty............................................Features Writer Baitu By: Charles Brubacker
Jon-Michael St. Amant ................Advertising Manager
Karen Langdon ...................................Graphic Designer
Jennifer DeYeso ..................................Graphic Designer
Eric White .........................................Editorial Illustrator
Paula Comerlato .............................Staff Photographer
Stacie Simmons ..............................Staff Photographer
Emily Yocum ....................................Staff Photographer
Kirby McBride ...............................................Copy Editor
Elizabeth Watts .................................Archives Manager
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January 29, 2008 News Page 3
Miller: Continued from Cover Vice chancellor search ahead
campus,” Miller said. “I’m dent body,” Miller said. UTM’s rapid enrollment
also not naïve enough to “It shouldn’t be that every growth, which has broken
Will York an assistant to the dean of students from 69 to 84 per-
know a lot of times greek- week the senators are just successive records since the
Senior Reporter the College of Education cent, Bryant said.
letter organizations think going to a meeting to talk Tennessee lottery scholar-
at Washington State, where Before being named
they rule. There are a lot about things. Students ship was put in place.
The last three of five he conducted research on vice president, Bryant was
of knuckleheads that give should have a mechanism “When you have the
finalists for UT Martin’s diversity issues and devel- assistant vice president and
many of the greek-letter for seeing what’s on their luxury of growing enroll-
vice chancellor for Student oped a retention plan for dean of students at Eastern
organizations a bad rap.” mind.” ment, the primary thing is
Affairs position will be on multicultural students. Connecticut, where he rede-
He said the best way for Miller also suggested cre- making certain you have
campus this week to meet Most of June’s research signed the campus’ student
non-greeks to get involved ating another position on the facilities and faculty to
with students and admin- pertains to attracting and mentoring program and
was to organize in the same the chancellor’s cabinet for teach and staff in place to
istrators. retaining diversity in high- SGA.
way as greeks and “get the Student Government provide the services you
Vincent June, who will er education. He also spearheaded
even.” Association president. need,” Miller said.
visit Martin on Wednesday, June won several grants weekend programs and
Miller has worked with “I say that because it’s Before joining Georgia
was vice president for stu- during his time at Florida developed the Latino
student government orga- my view that the university Southwestern — a public
dent affairs at the 12,000- Gulf Coast, including a $5 Student Leadership
nizations, and he said stu- revolves around students,” college with about 2,400
student Florida A&M million grant for prepar- Conference for students
dent leaders should keep he said. “We should give students — Miller worked
University in Tallahassee ing underprivileged stu- from other New England
the interests of all students them a place at the table.” for five years as assistant
from 2005 to 2007. dents for doctoral studies colleges.
at heart — not just stu- Miller, whose research vice president of student
At Florida A&M, June through involvement in Bryant worked as dean
dents in their fraternities or interests mostly pertain to affairs at Mississippi State
oversaw the Division of research and other schol- of student development at
sororities. diversity in higher educa- University.
Student Affairs, which arly activities, according to Averett University, a private
“SGA is truly supposed tion, said new infrastruc-
ranged from student health the Education Department’s Christian college of about
to be the voice of the stu- ture should keep up with
services to learning devel- Web site. 2,000 students in Danville,
Berty: Continued from Cover
opment and counseling. He June earned his doctor- Va., for two years.
institutions is to recognize are issues we need to be growth is a reason for oversaw a budget of more ate in higher education At Averett, he was respon-
they are the voice and face talking about.” excitement, but there than $34 million, according at Washington State in sible for residential life,
of the students they repre- At East Central University, may come a time when it to a copy of his application 1996 and an MBA from student activities, reten-
sent,” she said. where 24 percent of students becomes necessary to cap obtained by The Pacer. Washington State in 1993. tion, counseling, religious
But being greek at UTM, are Native American, Berty the student population if Before joining Florida “I have developed the services and discipline. He
where 15 percent of stu- oversees several offices that infrastructure growth can’t A&M, June worked in essential skills and insights also served as adviser to
dents are in fraternities or deal with minorities. keep up. five positions in six years necessary to manage and to the college’s student gov-
sororities, isn’t the only path Berty’s work in public Berty, who earned her at Florida Gulf Coast lead a Division of Student ernment.
to leadership, she said. health carries over to her doctorate and did post-doc- University, a public, four- Affairs into its next phase of Bryant said in his appli-
“Student Affairs should work in higher education; toral studies at Tennessee year college of about 8,200 development,” June wrote cation he is dedicated to
help students become truly she advocates subject- State, said, “Discipline students in Fort Myers. in his application letter. student organizations,
engaged with the things ing UTM’s dining service should be a learning pro- His highest-ranking posi- June said student affairs and at Averett, he said he
they feel passionate about.” food to the same labeling cess. Students are vigorous- tion at Florida Gulf Coast must continue to be proac- increased student activi-
Berty said diversity in requirements as packaged ly held accountable to the was dean of Student Affairs, tive and student-centered, ties, programs and active
universities is crucial—but food and banning smok- community, but we’re also where he was responsible and he said he is “confident clubs by half.
not at the expense of think- ing in most public spac- learning in that process.” for the division’s strategic in my skills in fostering Before joining Averett,
ing of diversity “just as the es, which went into effect She said student leaders plan. diversity in a multi-cultur- Bryant worked as assis-
color of their skin.” in her last year at Austin should have a place at the June was also in charge of al environment.” tant dean of student life
“Diversity can be defined Peay. table when making budget- overseeing Greek life and June will participate in at Elizabeth City State
in different ways,” Berty Balancing student advo- ing decisions because ulti- student government there, an open student forum at 8 University in Elizabeth
said. “It’s the rural-urban, cacy and administration mately Student Affairs is according to his application p.m. Wednesday in Watkins City, N.C., from 1996 to
single-family income, if is Berty’s biggest strength, about advocacy. packet. Auditorium. 2000, where he supervised
you grew up in Memphis she said. “If we aren’t working June in 2006 oversaw the Paul Bryant has been vice Greek affairs and managed
or Martin, if you’re a gay, “I’m a pretty good asses- from their point of view, closing of the Florida A&M president for student affairs a student leadership acad-
lesbian or bisexual student, sor of people and that has we’ve really missed the chapter of the traditionally at Eastern Connecticut State emy and intramural sports.
how does that impact my fared me well,” Berty said. point,” Berty said. black Kappa Alpha Psi fra- University, a public college Bryant worked in the
experience at UTM? These Berty said UTM’s rapid ternity over hazing charges, in Willimantic, Conn., with nonprofit and private sec-
Lottery: Continued from Cover the student newspaper The about 5,100 students, since tors before becoming a
Famuan reported. The clo- 2007. full-time student affairs
lion in scholarships being point it is still unclear what The other side says that sure will remain in effect Bryant says in his resume administrator, working in
awarded to 80,000 students. the surplus will be spent we have this huge reserve until 2013. that he has restructured the 1990s for the Juvenile
TSAC reported an income on, citing speculation in and we should tap into that As assistant dean of the departments within the Disciplinary Academy and
of $280 million for last year the state Legislature. for construction for state Student Affairs, June Division of Student Affairs as a teacher of the learning
and a surplus of $385 mil- “There is one side that schools,” Phelps said. supervised directors of the to “better accommodate disabled in public schools.
lion, which it estimates will says leave the reserve Phelps also said that leg- Office of Student Support university priorities out- He has been the president
grow to $411 million by this intact and allow the inter- islation has been proposed Services, Greek Life and lined in the new strategic of the Bryant and Associates
June from lottery income est generated to go toward that would eliminate the the Multicultural Student plan as well as student education consulting firm
and interest accrued on the the Tennessee Needs hours cap and give stu- Center. needs.” based in Elizabeth City,
surplus. based program, Tennessee dents five full-time years to Before working at Florida He boosted minority
Phelps said that at this Student Assistance award. complete their degree(s). Gulf Coast, June worked as retention rates of first-year — See ‘VCSA’ on Page 6
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UTM student Herbert Smith dies at 25, leaving behind a fiancée, daughter
Staff Reports ing medical conditions before his death. according to their records.
He said Smith suddenly collapsed after Dellenger said she had heard rumors of
MICHIGAN CITY, Miss. — Family throwing an out-of-bounds ball back in the ambulance taking longer than average
and friends remembered UT Martin bounds at the City of Bolivar gym during to respond, but the ambulance authority is
student Herbert Smith Jr., at his funer- an industrial league basketball game. standing by their records, she said.
al Saturday for his warm personality, “He was my only son,” Smith Sr. said. Smith leaves behind his fiancée Jamie
outstanding athleticism and love of “He was a good Christian and sang gos- Wamback, a UTM sophomore from
singing gospel music. He was 25. pel. His fiancée stayed by his side the Lexington, Tenn., and their 6-month-old
Smith, a senior from Grand entire time.” girl.
Junction, Tenn., studying health and Smith was taking classes to become a The Pacer did not see an official
human performance, died unexpect- teacher, university records show. announcement of Smith’s death on the e-
edly Jan. 17 while playing basketball Smith Sr. said it took an ambulance mail listserv that usually informs faculty
near his home in Bolivar, his father about 30 minutes to arrive at the gym and staff of student deaths.
said. where Smith collapsed while playing a Smith’s funeral was held Saturday at the
The Memphis medical examiner’s league basketball game. Hardaway Missionary Baptist Church in
office performed an autopsy to dis- “If it was their child, they would have Michigan City, Miss.
cover how Smith died, but the results been moving faster,” Smith Sr. said. ___
could take up to 12 weeks, a spokes- Hardeman County Emergency Services Pacer writers Heather Peterson and Will
man said Monday. spokeswoman Barbara Dellenger said York contributed to this report.
Smith’s father said he was in good someone called 911 at 6:39 p.m. and an
health and did not have any pre-exist- ambulance was on the scene at 6:31 p.m.,
U.S. Senators debate a proposed stimulus plan to avoid recession
WASHINGTON (AP) est taxpayers would be sent and it threatened to slow However, House Ways posal to provide rebates to “A number of senators
— A top Senate Democrat a rebate. what was shaping up as and Means Committee 117 million families and to have expressed a desire to
unveiled a $156 billion The move was in defi- an extraordinarily rapid Chairman Charles B. give businesses $50 billion add tens of billions of dol-
economic stimulus pack- ance of admonitions from trip through Congress for Rangel, D-N.Y., warned that in incentives to invest in lars in spending on con-
age Monday that awards Bush not to risk derailing the stimulus measure. The the Senate was “walking new plants and equipment. tentious programs to this
rebates to senior citizens the deal with the House, Senate hopes to pass its on very thin ice” with the The goal is to help head off package, but we don’t have
living off Social Security version by week’s end. proposal to send rebates to a recession and boost con- the time for ideological
and extends unemploy- “My propos- “My proposal will give wealthier taxpayers, which sumer confidence. debates. In order for this
ment benefits, setting up a America’s seniors the same he said could jeopardize Senate Republicans and plan to work, Congress
clash with President Bush al will give rebate as any wage earn- the entire package. Democrats — kept on the needs to act, and act at
and House leaders pushing er,” said Baucus, D-Mont. “By eliminating the sidelines as House Speaker once,” McConnell said.
America’s
a narrower package. “The White House says we income cap, we would only Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Republicans, though,
Compared to the plan to seniors the mustn’t slow the economic further grow the divide and Minority Leader John were among those calling
be considered Tuesday by stimulus agreement down, between rich and poor that A. Boehner, R-Ohio, cut for additions to the plan.
the House, rebates for most same rebate as or blow it up. I agree. We’re has already grown so much the deal with Treasury “Many of these additions
income earners would dip going to improve it and get under President Bush’s pol- Secretary Henry M. have bipartisan support,
any wage earn-
by $100 to $500 for individ- it passed right away.” icies,” Rangel said. Adding Paulson last week — were and I hope that the presi-
uals and by $200 to $1,000 Senate Majority Leader an unemployment exten- eager to put their stamp on dent will recognize that
er.”
for couples under the pro- Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he sion or other spending such the high-profile package. the White House needs to
posal by Senate Finance supported the Baucus effort as food stamp, Medicaid Sen. Mitch McConnell, negotiate with the Senate
Committee Chairman Max and stated his intention “to or heating assistance could R-Ky., the minority leader, as well as the House,” said
Baucus. People would still - Max Baucas take legislation to the floor improve the plan, he said. urged senators to refrain
receive an extra $300 per Montana Senator as quickly as possible to Bush and House leaders from trying to swell the — See ‘Stimulus on Page 6
child, and even the wealthi- strengthen the economy.” agreed last week on a pro- size of the package.
HHP professor talks about life, work SGA discusses plans for new semester
Tiffany Sanders Jon-Michael St. Amant semester. to no report to offer.
Pacer Writer Pacer Writer “I’m really excited to con- This semester marks the
tinue to serve the people we final days of Chamber’s
Laura Brown, a Health The 56th assembly of represent,” said Chambers. presidency. She made
and Human Performance UTM’s Student Government At the meeting SGA comments to the Pacer in
professor, teaches classes Association met for the advisor Steve Vantrease regards to the legacy she
like: Clinical Classroom, first time of the semester on unveiled a new student plans to leave.
Lifeguard Training and Thursday Jan. 24 in the UC poll that himself and John “I made several cabinet
Volleyball – but she is also a Legislative Chambers, after Able have been working on. changes which will leave
mother of two, the first per- meeting only in committee The poll, which Vantrease a lasting impression,” said
son in her family to receive the week before. hopes will get a great deal Chambers. “I want to try
a college degree and widow The major focus of this of attention from students, to get more diverse groups
to Brian Brown, of the Brian meeting was to get back will go live on Feb. 5, or interested in SGA as well.”
Brown Memorial Highway. on track with normal busi- “Super Tuesday.” The poll Additionally, with this
Brown graduated from ness and address the Vice allows students to vote for semester being an elec-
The University of Tennessee Chancellor of Student which presidential primary tion semester for SGA,
at Martin in December Affairs search. candidate they would like Chambers made a few
of 1992 with a degree in The meeting saw no new to see get party nomina- remarks concerning future
Physical Education. In 1993, legislation and no new tion. SGA leadership.
she became an adjunct resolutions were passed or Students can log on to “There are several peo-
teacher here at UTM spe- discussed. www.utm.edu/election and ple who will step up for
cializing in water safety and Erin Chambers, SGA use their student ID positions who are capable
aerobics. After five years president, offered a short number to cast their vote. of taking the reigns,” said
of teaching at UTM, she report not addressing any- Besides the poll there was Chambers.
began teaching at Martin thing in particular, but sim- no real business to report, SGA will meet again next
Elementary School. In 2003, ply expressing her excite- and the committee execu- week at their regularly
Brown returned back to (Pacer Photo/Katie Mercuri) ment for the upcoming tives chairpersons had little scheduled time and place.
lege students, I have the
school to get her doctorate or say, don’t wait.”
at Union University. ability to teach them life Before Brian died, he was Economics: Continued from Cover
lessons and how to make
Brown is very dedicated in the process of build-
good choices,” said Brown.
to her students. She wants Teaching swimming ing a greenway. This is Consumer Spending in Trade Area
her students to leave her a place away from traffic
lessons since she was 17,
classes with more than just where people could safely
knowledge of the material Brown always wanted to run, walk or bike. After his Food at Home
that was taught. She wants be involved with physical death, the Martin commu- Food Away From Home
them to learn how to get education. She loves sports nity and UTM have held Alcoholic Beverages
and the fact that she is able
along with diverse popu- many fundraisers in order Smoking Products & Supplies
to be active every day. She
lations, not judge people to complete the project. Personal Care Products & Services
wants to help people suc- Day Care
and possess a good sense Now that enough money
of altruism. ceed not only in her classes has been raised, they are Household Furnishings & Services
In order to keep her stu- but in life as well. anxiously waiting to break Housing Expenses
dents involved, Brown often A mother of two, Georgia, ground. Apparel
tells “corny jokes.” She tries 13 and Boone, 10, Brown From Kindergarten to Sports & Recreation
to make them feel a part of said being a mother is an the 12th grade, Brown Miscellaneous
important part of life. Education
the classroom discussions. attended nine different
“My number one goal is Automotive
She does not like to lec- schools. Brown’s father was
ture the whole period. “I to be a good mother,” said an employee at Nortel, a Health Care
Brown.
try to cater to each stu- world-wide corporation
In 2000, Brown lost her
dent’s learning style. I feel that helps businesses con-
husband, Brian, in a biking 0 30 60 90 120 150
that when a student fails, it nect to technological infor-
accident. Since his death,
is my fault,” said Brown. mation, requiring him to *In Tens of Millions PACER GRAPHICS/JENNIFER DE YESO
she has learned to appreci-
Although she enjoyed relocate often. Originally
ate life more. On his death, who “tend to be lower were more geared toward the economic development
teaching elementary school, from Ontario, Canada,
Brown said, “If there is income, high school-edu- the local psychographic goals of Martin.”
she enjoys teaching more at
something you want to do — See ‘Brown’ on Page 6 cated and live in tiny apart- data the company obtained. The report listed the top
the college level. “With col-
ments” and work in “their Spending habits, house- 10 businesses best suited
UT President’s leadership questioned
service industry jobs” mak- hold incomes and the types for Martin based on all the
ing very little money but of families within a house above reasons as: American
KNOXVILLE, (AP) — Addressing the Faculty athletics by the president’s maintaining “fast-paced were just a few of the con- Eagle, Chili’s Grill & Bar,
University of Tennessee Senate on Tuesday, Petersen office and development of lifestyles centered on siderations, and “additional Damon’s Grill, Hobby
President John Petersen is said the poll misrepresent- a high-tech campus expan- sports, cars and dating.” research of each retailer and Lobby, Home Depot, Logan’s
facing an angry faculty at ed his views and he chal- sion. The “Back Country restaurant” were also help- Roadhouse, Peebles, Ruby
the university’s flagship lenged its content. “I would John Nolt, the Senate’s Folks” segment as defined ful in determining the most Tuesday, Shoe Show and
campus. classify this as a ‘Are you president-elect, said in 29 by the company is “strewn ideal businesses for Martin, Steak ‘n’ Shake.
Preliminary results of still kicking your dog?’ sur- years at UT he’s never seen among remote farm com- according to the report. The next recommenda-
a Faculty Senate survey vey,” he told about 500 pro- such faculty anger directed munities across the nation” “Buxton and Martin met tion for Martin from the
show almost three-fourths fessors and instructors. at a president. and is a “long way away to review and discuss the Buxton group is to “review
of more than 1,100 fac- It was Petersen’s first “There’s a real sense from economic paradise.” proposed targets in order and comprehend the infor-
ulty members respond- appearance before the body among faculty that Petersen These individuals “tend to to make a final selection mation contained” in the
ing lacked confidence in since popular UT-Knoxville doesn’t understand the day- be poor, over 55 years old of retailers and restaurants report, then use the data,
Petersen’s “ability to lead Chancellor Loren Crabtree’s to-day operations” or how and living in older, modest- for which marketing pack- marketing packages and
UT in the future.” sudden resignation a few UT’s systemwide adminis- sized homes and manufac- ages would be prepared,” economic partners provid-
Thirty-four percent weeks ago over continuing tration affects operation of tured housing.” the report read. “Factors ed to “develop a strategy
expressed “absolutely no differences with Petersen the Knoxville campus, Nolt Of the thousands of busi- considered in this final step to contact and recruit each
confidence” and 37 percent on the administration of the said. nesses that were initially included overall desirabil- of the identified retailers,”
had “limited confidence” Knoxville campus, includ- considered, Buxton was ity, community preferenc- according to the report.
in his leadership. ing control of UT-Knoxville able to narrow the search es, the potential tenant mix
down to 134 prospects that and other issues specific to
January 29, 2008 Special Election Coverage Page 5
Barack Obama, Democrat Mitt Romney, Republican
Iraq – Opposed use of force in Iraq. Supports phased Iraq – Opposes troop withdrawal. Supported President
redeployment. Bush’s plan to send additional troops to Iraq.
Same-sex marriage – Opposes same-sex marriage, but Same-sex marriage – Opposes same-sex marriage and
supports civil unions. Opposes a constitutional ban. civil unions, but supported a civil unions law in Massa-
chusetts.
Health care – Plans to create a national health insurance
program for individuals without employer provided in- Health care – Supports covering the uninsured without
surance or who do not qualify for existing programs. The raising taxes or creating a federal program. As governor,
plan will cost an estimated $50-65 billion, to be paid for signed into law a universal health care plan in Massachu-
by eliminating President Bush’s tax cuts for those earning setts.
over $250,000.
Taxes – Supports making President Bush’s tax cuts per-
Taxes – Opposed extending President Bush’s tax cuts manent. Has not endorsed the “Fair Tax,” which would
through 2010. Supports eliminating marriage penalty and repeal income taxes and abolish the I.R.S., replacing them
extending child tax credit. with a national retail sales tax. Pledged not to raise taxes.
Hillary Clinton, Democrat John McCain, Republican
Iraq – Voted to authorize use of force in Iraq, but later Iraq – Voted to authorize use of force in Iraq. Early sup-
expressed would have voted differently if she knew what porter of sending additional troops to Iraq.
she knows today. In favor of a phased redeployment and
limit on the number of troops. Same-sex marriage – Defines marriage as a union be-
tween a man and a woman, but opposes a constitutional
Same-sex marriage – Opposes same-sex marriage, but ban and says the issue should be left to the states to de-
supports civil unions. Opposes a constitutional amend- cide. Supports legal benefits for same-sex partners.
ment banning same-sex marriage and says the issue
should be left to the states to decide. Health care – Opposes a federal, universal coverage. Sup-
ports health care tax dividends for low income Ameri-
Health care – Clinton’s plan would give individual health cans.
insurance coverage for every American. The plan will cost
an estimated $250 billion, to be paid for by eliminating Taxes – Voted against President Bush’s tax cuts, but later
President Bush’s tax cuts for those earning over $250,000. voted to extend them through 2010. Opposes the “Fair
Tax,” which would repeal income taxes and abolish the
Taxes – Opposed President Bush’s tax cuts. I.R.S., replacing them with a national retail sales tax.
John Edwards, Democrat Mike Huckabee, Republican
Iraq – Voted to authorize use of force in Iraq, but now Iraq – Says he supports President Bush’s Iraq plan. Op-
says it was a mistake. poses cutting funding to the war.
Same-sex marriage – Opposes same-sex marriage and a Same-sex marriage – Opposes same-sex marriage.
constitutional amendment banning it.
Health care – Says current system does not work, but
Health care – Mandates that all American have health opposes federal, universal coverage. Supports state level
insurance by 2012. The plan would cost an estimated $90- market based approaches and tax credits for low income
120 billion per year, to be paid for by eliminating Presi- Americans.
dent Bush’s tax cuts for those earning over $200,000.
Taxes - Supports “Fair Tax,” which would repeal income
Taxes – Opposed President Bush’s tax cuts. Supports taxes and abolish the I.R.S., replacing them with a nation-
eliminating tax cuts for oil companies and the wealthiest al retail sales tax. Signed a pledge not to raise taxes.
Americans.
Ron Paul, Republican Rudy Giuliani, Republican
Iraq – Voted against authorizing use of force in Iraq. Sup- Iraq – Opposes a timetable for troop withdrawal. Sup-
ports troop withdrawal. Says a military victory in Iraq is ported President Bush’s plan to send additional troops
unattainable. to Iraq. Believes failure in Iraq could lead to a regional
conflict.
Same-sex marriage – Defines marriage as a union be-
tween a man and a woman, but opposes any type of fed- Same-sex marriage – Defines marriage as a union be-
eral definition. Says states should not have to recognize tween a man and a woman, but supports domestic part-
each other’s marriage laws. Opposes a constitutional ban. nerships. Supports legal benefits for same-sex partners.
Health care – Supports market based reforms. Health care – Opposes federal, universal coverage. Sup-
ports market based approaches to reducing cost. Sup-
Taxes – Supported President Bush’s tax cuts and voted ports tax credits for low income Americans and plans to
to extend them through 2010. Supports “Fair Tax,” which expand the use of health savings accounts.
would repeal income taxes and abolish the I.R.S., replac-
ing them with a national retail sales tax. Voted House’s Taxes – Supports making President Bush’s tax cuts
“Top Tax Cutter,” by Human Events magazine. permanent. Opposes the “Fair Tax,” which would repeal income taxes and abolish the
I.R.S., replacing them with a national retail sales tax, saying it would have a negative
impact on charities.
Democrats, Republicans prepare for February 5 Super Tuesday
Where to vote:
If you live on Staff Reports support of those who used in America. On his agenda their president, I want to be the state on Tuesday, but
campus and are to favor Fred Thompson, is a campaign stop with yours.” only after the polls have
The presidential candi- while Mitt Romney is Teamsters in Springfield, Stung by her lopsided closed. No Democratic del-
registered to vote
dates have spanned across fundraising in various Mo. loss to Barack Obama in egates will be allocated as a
in Martin: at Trin- the country to trumpet their places and John McCain is Two days after a dis- South Carolina, Hillary result of the Florida voting,
stances on the issues as attempting to resurrect the tant third-place finish in Rodham Clinton is trying and none of the candidates
ity Presbyterian
Super Tuesday approaches. issue of national security. his native state of South to shift her momentum in have made an effort in the
Church. On the Democratic side, John Edwards berated Carolina, Edwards, while Florida — even though its state. While there has been
candidate John Edwards has the Bush administration’s saying he was feeling a Democratic primary won’t heavy activity in early vot-
shifted his plans to petition economic policies in events “little under the weather,” count for much. Clinton ing, it’s largely driven by
When to vote:
Southerners for their votes, intended to promote his vigorously attacked Bush’s said there’s intense interest state issues. After Florida
Primary voting is Hillary Rodham Clinton support for organized labor policies. For the most in the campaign in Florida moved its primary up to
February 5. Early has shifted her attention to and appeal to Southerners part Edwards has largely where early voting is heavy. Tuesday in an attempt
Florida and Barack Obama who will vote in Super ignored the Democratic “Hundreds of thousands of to play a bigger role in
voting is January
is basking in his victory Tuesday primaries. He front-runners, Clinton and people have already voted choosing the presidential
31 at the Weakley in South Carolina as well challenged audiences at an Obama, other than saying in Florida and I want them nominees, the Democratic
as his endorsement by the International Brotherhood that of the “three candidates to know I will be there to be National Committee said it
County Election
Kennedy family. of Electrical Workers audi- left standing there is only part of what they have tried would refuse to seat the
Commission office. The Republican candi- torium in Chattanooga and one who has never taken to do to make sure their state’s delegation at the
dates are keeping busy as a United Steelworkers office a dime from Washington voices are heard,” Clinton national convention in late
Call 713-364-5564 for well with Mike Huckabee, in Nashville to be part of lobbyists or a special inter- said.
more information. focusing on gaining the a “tidal wave of change” est PAC ... I don’t want to be She will campaign in — See ‘Primaries’ on Page 6
Voting, primaries explained for students Young people turn out in record numbers
Staff Reports not register until after the am going to _______ (school Melissa Kimble in mind while addressing hopeful Hillary Rodham
Feb. 5 election. name) in TN and will not Pacer Writer certain issues,” said fresh- Clinton has ventured to
Trinity Presbyterian Students who live On- be home during early vot- men Christian Carpenter, casinos and a cosmetology
Church will be the site of Campus and are not reg- ing or election day.) Today’s generation has from Memphis, TN. “That school in Nevada, made
On-Campus voting for the istered to vote in Weakley 6. Address to mail bal- more opportunity to vote really affects who we vote impromptu visits to coffee
2008 Presidential Primary County are advised lot to now than even before. Both for and why.” shops and on Wednesday
Election on Feb. 5. To vote to contact the Election 7. Signature Democratic and Republican MySpace & MTV have visited Atlanta’s Spelman
at this location students Commission of their home Students who are resi- candidates have targeted joined forces to empow- College, a historically black
must be registered to vote county immediately, since dents of Weakley County young people in the race er young people to ask school for women.
in Weakley County, live early voting ends on Jan. can vote early until Jan. for their parties’ presiden- questions directly to top It’s part of the Clinton
On-Campus at UTM and 31. If a student is unable 31 at the Weakley County tial nominations – and it Presidential candidates campaign’s bid to reach vot-
have a voter registration to go home to vote in their Election Commission would seem to be working. and have the candidates ers off the beaten path and
card. county, absentee ballots Office in Dresden which In the South Carolina respond to their answers. help erode Democratic rival
For students without a are a great, but potentially can be reached at: 731-364- Democratic primary, the Republican candidate Barack Obama’s popularity
voter registration card, a time-consuming solution. 5564. On the day of the youth vote has nearly tri- Ron Paul, and Democratic with young voters — a sen-
driver’s license or even a In order to avoid the slow primaries, voters will be pled. In 2004, the approxi- candidates Barack Obama, timent that seemed to grow
student I.D. is acceptable, mailing system, fax the fol- directed to the location des- mate number of votes cast Hilary Clinton, and John after his victory in the Iowa
although it will slow down lowing information to your ignated for them to vote by 18-29 was 26,181 and Edwards all have pages on caucuses.
the voting process. The vot- local election commission: for their primary candidate in 2008 the approximate MySpace which is used as The youth vote has played
ing machines found in the 1. name by their voter registration number of votes was 74,245 a marketing tool to attract a key role in the presidential
church will be the newer 2. home address card. These locations are votes. the attention of young vot- contest. Political groups,
touch machines for conve- 3. Social Security number determined by the resi- “A lot of people my age ers and gain support for such as The Student PIRG’s
nient, clear voting. If stu- 4. want to vote Rep. or dents’ address within the think that the candidates their individual causes. New Voters Prjoect is the
dents are not registered in Dem. in primary county. don’t really care about what The daughter of nation’s largest youth voter
Weakley County, they can- 5. Reason for absentee: (I we think and don’t keep us Democratic presidential mobilization program.
January 29, 2008 Campus News Page 6
Media to be topic at next Campus Crossfire VCSA: Continued from page 3
N.C., since 1995. fessor at Maryville University Connecticut State, where she
Whitney Sullivan examination of the power of Masengill, Chairman of the
He has also been employed of St. Louis, a private college oversees a budget of about
Pacer Writer media in modern American SAC Art, News and Views as a radio talk show host with about 3,000 students. $6 million, Toston performed
politics. With the United Committee. and served in the U.S. Coast Toston worked at Maryville a study and reorganized an
The Student Activities States Presidential election Watch The Pacer for more Guard. from 1995 to 2003. improvement plan that incor-
Council takes on two con- just around the corner, the SAC events, because later in “I have garnered the sup- Previously, Toston worked porated feedback from fac-
troversial topics for one SAC expects a great turn- the semester the SAC will port of students, faculty and at the University of North ulty, staff, administrators and
debate: media and politics. out. They encourage every- also be hosting a speech staff for my leadership and Carolina at Wilmington as students.
SAC is hosting their first one to come to the discus- tournament. management style,” Bryant director for disabled student Toston said her commit-
said. services, coordinator of test- ment to diversity “flows from
Campus Crossfire of the sion who is interested. For more information
Bryant said he redesigned ing services and manager of my strong sense of humanity
year tomorrow. It will take “We are excited to see about this or a future
new student orientation pro- minority student retention. and civility,” and she said she
place in the Legislative the first Campus Crossfire Campus Crossfire, email grams—those similar to UT Toston bases her philosophy eliminated obstacles to the
Chamber in the U.C. at 8 of the year. We are look- Masengill at phicmase@ Martin’s SOAR program—to of student affairs on enroll- nation’s largest gay, lesbian,
p.m. ing forward to hearing utm.edu. “present to all incoming ment management, one of her bisexual and transgender
The topic to be discussed the variety of views at students on the exciting yet primary research interests. True Colors Conference at the
is Media vs. the Masses, an UT Martin,” said Phillip sometimes challenging reali- A successful enrollment university.
ties of college life.” management program She lived in a residence
Brown: Continued from page 4 Bryant earned his master’s includes targeted recruit- hall for the first 14 months of
in education at the University ment, expeditious enrollment, her vice presidency and held
of North Carolina at Chapel student-focused developmen- office hours to get to know
she and her family lived then transferred to De assisted the committee in
Hill and his doctorate in tal retention efforts and rea- students better.
in Toronto, Montreal, Anza College in California starting a football team
higher education administra- sonable time-to-degree strat- “I am proud of this deci-
California, Georgia, and but returned to Martin to called Team Jesus. tion at NOVA Southeastern egies, Toston writes in her sion because it afforded me
North Carolina. earn her Bachelor’s Degree. Brown is also a co-spon- University in Fort Lauderdale, application letter. the opportunity to experience
“It was difficult for me, At UTM, she worked as sor for the S.H.A.P.E. Club. Fla. He did post-doctoral work “A successful enrollment first-hand the issues affect-
especially when we moved the Aquatics and Fitness For the past three years in educational leadership at management plan requires ing the well-being of our stu-
to Montreal,” Brown said. Coordinator. She was the they have held a 5K run Harvard University. clear university-wide commu- dents.”
“Everyone spoke French, first person in her family to where an average of 80 run- Bryant will speak at a stu- nication and a good under- Toston has served in sev-
dent forum at 8 p.m. Thursday standing of students’ expec- eral committees and think
and, in school, the teach- graduate college. ners competes. Proceeds
in Watkins Auditorium. tations before enrollment,” tanks, including membership
ers would forget to speak A member of The First from the race go to the
Margaret Toston has served Toston says. at the New England Resource
English to me.” United Methodist Church Brian Brown Memorial since 2004 as vice president She earned her master’s in Center for Higher Education.
After graduating high at Martin, Brown helps plan Greenway and Weakley for student affairs at Central guidance and counseling at Toston won the Black
school, Brown attended events for the Children’s County Public Schools. Connecticut State University, the University of Louisiana Student Association Mentor
UTM for two years. She Committee. Recently she a public, four-year college at Monroe in 1981 and her Award in a student vote.
with about 10,000 undergrad- doctorate in higher education She says her broad expe-
uates in New Britain, Conn. leadership from the University rience in public residential
Primaries: Continued from page 5 Toston is also a lecturer of Mississippi in 1994, accord- institutions makes her a com-
in the School of Education ing to her resume. petitive candidate for the vice
August. But it is expected and California. Caroline port, which he hopes will there. Toston also earned a cer- chancellor position at UTM.
that the eventual nominee Kennedy, the daughter continue to gain him votes. Before working at Central tificate in management and Toston will participate in a
will try to reverse that deci- of John Kennedy, who Mitt Romney is acknowl- Connecticut State, Toston was leadership from Harvard in student forum at 8 p.m. Friday
dean of student life and devel- 2005. in Watkins Auditorium.
sion because of Florida’s was assassinated in 1963, edging the fact that his mil-
opment and an assistant pro- As vice president at Central
crucial role in the general will also make campaign lions aren’t limitless, nor
election. appearances, officials said. is his willingness to spend Police Report
Clinton already is on Republican presidential them, so the Republican
record favoring that step. “I candidate, Mike Huckabee presidential contender has
will try to persuade my del- skipped out of campaigning begun taking valuable time
The information contained in this report is taken directly from public
egates to seat the delegates in Florida a day before its from his primary campaign
from Michigan and Florida,” primary in hopes of laying to raise money from outsid- records distributed by the UTM Department of Public Safety. DPS can be
said Clinton. “Democrats claim to Fred Thompson’s ers. Romney has scheduled contacted by calling [phone].
have to win Michigan and backers in Tennessee. fundraisers to underwrite
01/13/2008 at 8:37 pm taken in reference to an incoherent
have to try to win Florida Huckabee said those the expense of his cam- Grove Apartments –There was a report subject.
and I intend to do that. The who backed the former paign. of theft of property.
people of Florida deserve to Tennessee senator’s presi- Romney insists that this 01/20/2008 at 4:06 am
be represented in the pro- dential run should now move is to avoid financial 01/14/2008 at 7:47 am University Village – There was a
cess of picking a candidate turn to him because he’s problems that other candi- University St. – April Kelly was issued report taken in reference to trespassing.
for president of the United consistently shown he’s a dates have faced. He wants a citation for violation of the registra- The investigation continues.
tion (Martin Municipal Court) and a
States.” Campaign aides conservative — supporting to blend his own fortune,
misdemeanor citation for failure to 01/20/2008 at 4:25 pm
defended Clinton’s new anti-abortion measures and which is estimated at about
provide proof of insurance (General Hurt St. – James Norris was issued two
focus on Florida. tax cuts while governor $25 billion, with outside
Sessions Court). citations for driving on a suspended
After gaining the approv- of Arkansas. On Monday, sources for the good of his
license and stop sign violation (General
al of Sen. Edward M. Huckabee said he was tell- campaign. 01/14/2008 at 10:20 am Sessions Court).
Kennedy, Barack Obama ing Thompson supporters He once hoped to cut Crisp Hall – There was a report taken
has made his new cam- looking for a new candi- the race short with back- for lost property. Property was found 01/22/2008 at 8:26 pm
paign strategy. Kennedy’s date to “come home to the to-back wins in Iowa and and returned to owner. Ellington Hall – Citations were issued
endorsement was ardently only other Southerner in New Hampshire. But sec- to Jessica Butchen and Melissa Gold-
sought by all three of the the race, the only other real ond-place finishes in both 01/15/2008 at 8:21 am fuss for Simple Possession (schedule
East Peach St. – Officers assisted the VI) and unlawful drug paraphernalia
remaining Democratic pres- consistent conservative in states extended his fight at
Martin Police Department with an ac- (General Sessions).
idential contenders, and he the race.” least through the virtual
cident involving a City of Martin truck.
delivered it at a pivotal time Huckabee is also hop- national primary on Feb. 5.
01/23/2008 at 12:00 pm
in the race. A liberal lion ing to gather support Our final candidate, John
01/16/2008 at 8:54 am Moody St. – Sheena Pitcher was issued
in his fifth decade in the from Tennessee’s signifi- McCain, has sought to res- Lot 15 – There was a report taken for a a citation for stop sign violation (Mar-
Senate, the Massachusetts cant evangelical Christian urrect the national security medical assist in reference to a student tin Municipal Court).
senator is in a position to population. Nashville issue by trumpeting his who had fallen. The Patient was trans-
help Obama court voting is the headquarters for decades-long experience on ported to Student Health. 01/23/2008 at 1:13 pm
groups who so far have the Southern Baptist defense issues. University Courts – There was a report
tilted Clinton’s way. These Convention, the nation’s McCain, who scored big 01/17/2008 at 11:29 am taken for vandalism. The investigation
Crisp Hall -There was a report taken continues.
include Hispanics, rank- largest Protestant denomi- wins in New Hampshire
for a verbal disagreement.
and-file union workers and nation with over 16 mil- and South Carolina, wants
01/24/2008 at 8:10 am
lower-income, older voters. lion members. Huckabee, Florida to cement him as
01/17/2008 at 11:48 am Student Health – There was a report
Kennedy is expected a former Southern Baptist the clear front-runner and
University Center – There was a report taken for a medical assist.
to campaign actively for minister, won the Iowa open the financial flood- taken for a medical assist in reference
Obama beginning later Republican caucuses earlier gates to help him compete to a student who had passed out. The 01/24/2008 at 12:04 pm
this week, beginning in this month thanks in large in the next contests. student was transported by EMS to Lot 1 – There was a traffic citation
Arizona, New Mexico part to evangelicals’ sup- Volunteer Community Hospital. issued to William Kelley for violation
of noise ordinance (Martin Municipal
01/17/2008 at 2:28 pm Court).
Stimulus: Continued from page 4
Administration – There was a report
taken in reference to a disturbance. 01/24/2008 at 2:23 pm
Sen. Susan M. Collins, R- the rebates reached the of more than $75,000 and
The subject transported to Counseling Lot 15 – There was a report taken for
Maine, who backs both the elderly. couples with incomes in
Center. an accident in the parking lot.
rebates for seniors and the In another key difference, excess of $150,000, and no
unemployment extension. Baucus’ plan would send rebate at all to the wealthi- 01/17/2008 at 4:10 pm 01/24/2008 at 8:11 pm
Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, rebates to all Americans est taxpayers. Crisp Hall – There was a report taken
Elam Center – There was a report
R-Maine, a Finance with earned income of Bush was pushing for for damage to a vehicle. The investiga-
taken for stolen property. Property was
Committee member, called $3,000 or more, while the Congress to move quickly tion continues.
found and returned to owner.
the unemployment exten- House plan gives only par- on the agreement without
01/18/2008 at 3:20 pm
sion “critical” and said she tial rebates to individuals additions.
University Village –There was a report 01/24/2008 at 8:16 pm
supported ensuring that with adjusted gross incomes
taken for a room search for alcohol. The University St. – Traffic citation issued
subject was referred to Student Affairs.
to Bonnie Zarecor for violation of regis-
CORRECTIVE:
tration law (Martin Municipal Court).
The Pacer erroneously reported in the Jan. 22 issue that the Skyhawk equestrian 01/19/2008 at 10:42 am
team consisted of both men and women. It is a female only team. We apologize for Browning Hall – There was a report
this mistake.
Campus Bulletin Board
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Pacer Meetings ular blood types. New rules at HIV/STD Awarness UTM Super Tuesday Black History Month/ Civil
LIFELINE Blood Services make Rights Conference
Want to write for the student it ok to donate blood even if you Delta Sigma Theta Sorority The Student Government Asso-
newspaper? Pacer meetings are have a tattoo. Please give blood Presents: Wise Up!, a discus- ciation and the Boling Univer- Black History Month program
every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in when the bloodmobiles visit sion on HIV and STD Awarness sity Center will host our own, sponsored by BSA/NAACP to
Gooch 309. Come sign up for a UTM on Feb 5th and 6th from on Thursday, Jan. 31 in the UC UTM Super Tuesday Feb.5, 2008. be held on February 13 at 4:00
story so that you can see your 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the UC Room 206 B&C at 7:13 pm. Join From 8:00am-6:00pm, UTM stu- p.m. in room 206 B&C, Boling
byline in next week’s issue of them in learning about the dents, faculty and staff will be University Center. The speaker
the student newspaper. Vegetarian Society causes, symptoms and, cures able to log into a mock primary will be Beverly Watts, Tennes-
(if any) of Sexually Transmit- election ballot to select their see Human Rights Commission
Lifeline: Blood Donors Want- The Vegetarian Society is show- ted Diseases. There will also be presidential primary candidate. executive director, who will fo-
ed ing the film “Supersize Me” on discussions about the HIV virus This will be a mock election cus on voting and campus ad-
Jan 29. at 6 pm in Humanities and AIDs, and how to protect polling the campus communi- vocacy.
Lifeline Blood Services is aksing Room 417. Free snacks will be yourself and your partner. Hope ty’s choice for presidential can-
O negative and B positive donors provided. Everyone is welcome. to see you there! didates…this is NOT the real Civil Rights Week is Feb. 25-
to give blood. There is currently primary election. March 1st.
a serious need for these partic-
January 29, 2008 Page 7
utmpacer.com David Hampton, A&E Editor • E-mail: [email protected]
Productivity P0rn
What is it?
Productivity p0rn (sometimes seen as pr0n) refers to the general category of office desk supplies and motiva-
tional reading to promote becoming more organized, and in theory more productive.
This type of p0rn may be observed in desk-tied office workers who obsess over fountain pens and note cards, file
folders and white boards. The typical productivity p0rnographer is frequently seen whipping out their moleskine
notebook to check another item off of their to-do list. They may also be observed drooling over the latest Staples
or Office Max catalog. After all, why get ahead when you can dream of ways to get ahead…better? byKarenLangdonandMattCook
Who is susceptible?
In a typical office place the cubicle rat and the not-
my-job guy are perhaps the most easily swayed by
productivity p0rn. In a university setting, procrasti-
nator types who prefer to check their e-mail five
times a day and straighten their apartment
rather than start the next essay while
claiming that organizing their
desk will help them save
time later are likely
just a step away from
being closet productivity
p0rn addicts.
What can you do to protect yourself?
Unfortunately, there is no easy spam or virus filter for productivity p0rn. To prevent
the onslaught of micro-managed desk organizing parties, just say no to the Office
Max catalog, and put down the moleskine.
January 29, 2008 Arts and Entertainment Page 8
Comic blends humor with inspiration SAC offers free movies for students
More students turning out at showtime
with an oxygen tank,” said Steed. “He’d
Ryan Williams wheeze every time someone came to the
Pacer Writer door.”
for allowing them to have these events. The
“He was funny,” said Allysa Braxton. “I
Amanda Rogers Cine will allow the students to come and
When people hear gospel they usually like how he was clean.”
Pacer Writer view the selected movies on certain nights
think about sermons, music and church Steed continued to talk about his father
after their regular viewing hours.
services. But on Friday, Jan. 25, gospel was being cheap by him refusing to buy a color
As part of the Student Activities Coucil’s SAC purchases the tickets for each stu-
heard in the form of comedy. television for the house because he refused
effort to allow students to see new releases dent at a discounted price, which is paid
Tim Steed performed for the Baptist to pay for something that his children
on the big screen free of charge, students with the $5 activities fee included in tu-
Christian Ministries fundraising event could imagine.
had the opportunity to see “Cloverfield” ition.
held in Watkins Auditorium, giving the Starbucks was another topic of Steeds,
for free at the Cine theater last Thursday. The SAC would like everyone to take ad-
audience a funny and clean performance. when he referred to their coffee as “liquid
According to Courtney Brackeen, the vantage of these events.
Steed spoke about his personal experi- crack.”
executive chair of SAC, students have had To attend, students must present their
ences but mainly focused on his travels. “I never knew that the ‘Wizard of Oz’
the opportunity to attend movies for free UTM student ID and sign in at the movie.
“I went to Casper, Wyoming, where they was in color,” said Steed.
at the Cine, next to Movies To Go, for the Popcorn, snacks and drinks are available
never smile and all of them have guns, “ Steed also spoke about how to be a bet-
past two years. to purchase as well.
Steed said. “The first gift a baby gets is a ter Christian and encouraged the audience
“When this event was first started at- To find out what upcoming events are,
shotgun and his first words are ‘pull!’” to show more mercy, love and to increase
tendance was only at about 100 partici- students can check out the What’s Going
Steed also spoke about how his father prayer time.
pants, but like any event the numbers have On calendar, watch for fliers around cam-
was so cheap that he asked was there a Michael Wiggins didn’t find him very
grown,” Brackeen said. pus or add SAC Martin on facebook.
sales table in the dollar store, and also how funny but did enjoy the pictures of the
Attendance at the movie was so plentiful Comments and ideas are strongly encour-
his father bought him a one-eyed, three- signs that Steed found while traveling.
that the Cine gave students the option to aged, and may be submitted via e-mail to
legged dog with asthma that his father Signs such as the Roach Mortuary and the
go see “The Bucket List.” the executive chair at [email protected]
named “Lucky.” three pounds of mullet received a good re-
SAC is very appreciative towards the Cine with a subject headline of SAC.
“Our dog was the only dog on our street sponse from the audience.
Trey Luv shuts down Martin, keeps audience in check
Stand-up comic Louis
Smith, known in the
Cuban was working at my their lesson while others entertainment world as
Ryan Williams job. By two that afternoon, screamed, “Get em.” Luv Trey Luv, performs for
Pacer Writer he was supervisor. At four kept control of the show by UT Martin students last
he called me into the office silencing the hecklers. Thursday in Watkins
Laughter filled Watkins and fired me.” Despite the humor, there Auditorium as part of
Auditorium Thursday night “I thought he was rather were a few who had some the Student Activities
as comedian Louis Smith, funny,” said sophomore concerns with his act. Council’s 909 Comedy
better known as Trey Luv, Kaleatha Hammond. “This Sophomore Alvin Lockett Series. His show includ-
entertained UT Martin stu- was the first comedian that saw one of Luv’s jokes as ed material that touched
dents as part of SAC’s 909 I went to where there were offensive referring to Luv’s on topics such as
comedy series. a lot of people there. It was asking who knew of the race, relationships and
The comedian touched on packed.” Temptations, then saying he popular culture. Input
various subjects including Yet the most engaging could tell that by the lack of from the audience also
relationships, school and part of Luv’s act was his responses that this was pri- became part of the show
race. responses to the hecklers marily a white school. when hecklers in the
“Cubans are taking over that sent the audience into Freshman Noah Stewart crowd tried to test Trey
Miami,” said Trey Luv. “I a frenzy of laughter. enjoyed the comic’s act. Luv’s skills, but were
was walking on the beach “The champ is here,” de- “He was funny,” said put in their place by the
with my girl around six clared Luv after each witty Stewart. “He was consis- comic’s aggressive wit.
in morning and a Cuban comeback he made, which tent with making the crowd More comedians are still
jumped out of the water and had the audience wanting laugh and had some origi- to come in SAC’s com-
yelled ‘America, take me to him to continue respond- nal material.” edy series.
immigration! I need a green ing to the hecklers. One au- At the end of the show,
card!’ I went to work at ten dience member yelled that Luv received a standing
that morning and that same the heckler hadn’t learned ovation.
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www.utmpacer.com Charlie McIntosh, Tech Editor • E-mail: [email protected] c o n n e ct e d
From the Geek Corner
Dear John letter to MySpace Viral marketing schemes prove contagious for consumers
For those of you who are Heather Peterson clip showing a group of MySpace pages about the ters that eventually spelled
unaware, Jan. 30 is univer- Pacer Writer friends at a going away people, not the real actors, out “The Only Sensible
Jon-Michael
sal delete your MySpace party and then explosions but the actual people they Way To Live In This World
St. Amant
day. Viral marketing is a clev- and the mangled head of played. They created it as Is Without Rules.” The
Technology
Personally, I will be using er marketing technique the Statue of Liberty comes if they were as real as any- marketing campaign also
columnist
this opportunity to finally aptly named because, like crashing towards them one. The marketing com- created websites for the
cut the ties to this increas- a virus, it can be easily combined with an eerie pany created actual web- Gotham Rail Lines, police
ingly unpopular social net- spread from person to per- growling from something sites for a company that department, bank and the
working site. But before I all the “blogs.” son without the unpleasant large. With only the release may be responsible for the newspaper all of which are
fake my own online death, You were a great way to side affects of a real virus. date no title of the movie. “creature”. fully interactive. www.
I wanted to say goodbye to get to know people. When This technique uses tech- After the movie was over Considering MySpace is thehahahatimes.com/ has
some of the elements that you (the blogs) were sur- nology and people very people did not talk just free and websites are not a Gotham Times newspa-
made MySpace so endear- veys regurgitated over and effectively. Yet the success about “Transformers” they expensive in marketing per that the Joker wrote
ing. over and over again about of a viral campaign seems were asking if anyone knew terms this viral was rela- on. The newspapers pho-
So this is my “Dear Tom” what people were just to follow no discernable what the name of the movie tively inexpensive. tos have all been drawn on
letter to MySpace. doing or their favorite color pattern. was and if anyone knew Another memorable viral to look like the Joker. He
First, to the fembots, the or other random repeti- Little bread crumbs are anything about the movie. is The Simpson Movie cam- also changed headlines to
artists, poets and bands tive nonsense, you really left for people to follow, People searched tirelessly paign, which had little flash be more amusing or grue-
who so desperately tried offered me a way to get to leading to friends talking online trying to find some games remaking some of some. A viral campaign
to befriend me on the know my friends in ways I amongst their selves try- information about it. Then the scenes from the movie that had a really popular
site, goodbye. I will miss really never anticipated – or ing to find out more about little by little people started and Simpsonize me, a site response was the one that
your attempts for that matter something. finding out things but not where you could make told people to dress as
to phish my needed. Also, One more memora- enough and people kept yourself into a Simpson. the Joker and photograph
p a s s w o r d when you ble and recent one is the looking. The Dark Knight virals themselves at public land-
“So goodbye
and spam my were sad posts “Cloverfield” campaign. The marketing cam- are still being done for the marks, some of the more
friends list. I MySpace. You about how sad The viral campaign start- paign behind this movie yet to be released movie. creative ones can be seen at
will miss your were great in the lives of my ed out huge but with only was immense without tell- One viral had the Joker www.rorysdeathkiss.com.
emo/metal/alt- high school, but friends were, a small untitled preview ing us anything about the sending you on missions to
rock jams that now you are just you really lift- before “Transformers”. A movie, but making detailed take photos of certain let-
I listened to ed my spirits
another reason
for 30 seconds and self-confi-
for companies not
before decid- dence; at least I
ing you just to hire me.” don’t have it as
weren’t for me. bad as them.
Unfortunately, Unfortunately,
I will no longer be perpetu- I must bid you
ally annoyed by your con- farewell too.
stant friend requests and Finally, a special “so
messages. I’m not sorry to long” to the couple of actu-
see you go. al friends I had on the site.
Goodbye, as well, to poor- You were sandwiched on
ly designed profile pages. my friends list between
Although I would almost bands, famous people and
begin seizing when I would cute girls I didn’t really
look at your animated gif know, but you were a nice
backgrounds and my ears addition to the list. I will
would almost bleed at the miss your occasional pro-
sound of embedded audio file comment or bulletin.
accompanied with embed- Perhaps you can find me
ded video playing at the on Facebook or Virb and
same time, I was just begin- maybe we can be friends.
ning to accept the way of Who knows what the future
things. The advertising holds.
banners and unorganized So goodbye MySpace. You
groupings of pictures kept were great in high school,
me awake at night with but now you are just anoth-
headaches, but at least I er reason for companies not
was able to almost kick my to hire me. You will prob-
caffeine habit. So thanks ably not be missed.
for that. Best of luck.
Additionally, goodbye to
www.glassbooth.org
Charlie McIntosh The coolest aspect of this
Technology Editor website is the fact that you
may very well be surprised
One of the most difficult by the results. You may
aspects of wanting to take think you’re a conserva-
part in the election is tak- tive and considering voting
ing the time to discover for a Republican, but the
which candidate best meets results from the quiz may
your critera. very well indicate that you
Maybe you think you’re are more liberal than you
a liberal, and you’re torn think.
about whether you should Overall, the indecisive-
support Obama or Clinton. ness accompanied with
Perhaps you’re a conserva- election time is often a
tive who can’t decide wheth- deterrent for potential
er McCain or Huckabee is voters. Too many people,
the right candidate. especially college students,
As the primaries continue decide not to vote when MySpace stopped being a place for
and November comes closer election day arrives simply friends...
day by day, Glassbooth.org because they can’t decide
will help you decide which who the better candidate
candidate is the right one is.
for you. There’s no excuse for not ...now it’s a place for security
The website’s interface is voting this time around.
threats and swindlers who want
as simple as its purpose. Glassbooth.org is one of
You simply answer a series numerous tools on the to steal your password.
of questions, based on a web that can help you
point system, and the web- decide whether you’re a
site will return results to Republican, Democrat or
you showing what candi- Indepedent. This week the January 30th is National delete
date has the most similar Technophile will highlight your myspace day. hit ‘em where it
views to yours. these for you so that you
hurts.
There aren’t any adver- can make your contribu-
tisements, there is no tion to your country
requirement to sign up or share your experience with
register, and most impor- On the net:
[email protected]
tantly the survey is free, www.glassbooth.org
fast and simple.
Spor ts John Summers
Sports Editor
E-mail [email protected]
On the Web utmpacer.com
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Skyhawk men take two on the road, improve in OVC standings
UTM Athletic double-double. Robinson Hudson tied the game at shot 50 percent from the
Communications finished the game with 15 39-all on a three-pointer field and 48 percent from
points. with 1:27 to play in the first three-point range as they
UT Martin’s Lester Samford’s effort was led half. The Skyhawks closed knocked down 12 baskets
Hudson recorded his sev- by Joe Ross Merritt. He out the half on an 8-0 run from behind the arc.
enth double-double of the scored 10 points and had to claim a 44-39 advantage Jacksonville State was led
season to lead the Skyhawks five rebounds. at the half. by freshman Nick Murphy
to a road win over Samford The win over Samford Robinson scored 18 points who scored 15 points.
Thursday night. marks just the third time in the first half and was With the victory, the
Hudson scored 20 points this season the Skyhawks 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Skyhawks improved to 10-
and had 10 rebounds as had won on the road. He had eight rebounds. 12 on the year and sport a
the Skyhawks posted a 61- “This is certainly a step Hudson knocked down 12 6-6 worksheet in the OVC.
43 victory over the host in the right direction,” points in the first half and Jacksonville State falls to
Bulldogs. Campbell said. “We have had seven rebounds. 4-16 overall and 2-10 in the
“I was pleased with our found ways to win on the “I thought Jacksonville OVC standings.
defensive effort,” said Bret road and thank goodness State made some big shots The Skyhawks are now 4-
Campbell, the Skyhawks’ because we have given in the first half, but tonight 1 on the season when three
head coach. “We did a solid some away at home.” we were careless with or more players score in
job guarding their back With the victory, the the basketball,” said Bret double-figures. The lone
cuts and their shooters.” Skyhawks improved to Campbell, the Skyhawks loss was to SEC power
Samford managed to 5-6 in the Ohio Valley head coach. Mississippi State.
hold on to a one-point lead, Conference race and 9-12 “We made 20 turnovers “Hopefully we can bottle
10-9, with 10:47 to play in overall. Samford falls to 5-6 and I thought we allowed some of this (winning on
the first half. UT Martin in the league standings and them to get jump-started. the road) and take it home,”
freshman Marquis Weddle 8-11 on the year. We were too casual with Campbell said. “We have to
hit a three-pointer about The Skyhawks wrapped the basketball. The silver protect our home court.”
30 seconds later and the up their two-game road lining is when you turn it The Skyhawks will
Skyhawks never looked swing Saturday after- over 20 times and still win host Eastern Kentucky
back. noon when they played at by 10 points on the road. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the
Sophomore Joe Bailey Jacksonville State. That’s encouraging,” said Kathleen and Tom Elam
knocked down two three- UTM’s Gerald Robinson Campbell. Center. Tipoff is set for 7
pointers in the first half netted 25 points and The Skyhawks never p.m. The Skyhawks also
and the Skyhawks enjoyed grabbed a career-high 19 trailed in the second half host Tennessee Tech on
a 29-21 lead at the break. rebounds, while Lester and enjoyed two 15-point Thursday, Jan. 31. Tipoff
Hudson was held to just Hudson recorded his leads in the process. is set for 7:30 p.m. They
four points in the first half. eighth double-double of the Jacksonville State did cut will also play at Southeast
Samford opened the sec- season to lead the visiting the lead to 10 points, 69- Missouri State on Saturday.
ond half with a 7-3 run Skyhawks to an 81-70 Ohio 59, with 6 minutes remain- The team could make a
capped off with Travis Valley Conference victory ing on the clock, but the big move in the OVC stand-
Peterson’s layup about six over Jacksonville State. Skyhawks closed out the ings this week because
minutes into the half. This Robinson’s 19 rebounds game by making six con- all three teams are either
cut the Skyhawks’ lead to equaled Jacksonville State’s secutive free throws in the tied with the Skyhawks or
six points, 34-28. However, total rebounds as a team. final minute to claim an 11 ahead of them in the stand-
this deficit would be the He was later named the point victory. ings
closest Samford would OVC Player of the Week. As a team, the Skyhawks The Skyhawks are cur-
come to UTM for the rest of Hudson scored 20 shot 84 percent at the free rently in a four-way tie for
the game. points and tied his career- throw line, making 21-of- sixth place in the OVC with
Niether the Skyhawks’ high with 12 rebounds. 25 attempts. Robinson hit Tennessee Tech, Southeast
defense nor the solid Freshman Marquis Weddle 9-of-10 from the stripe, Missouri State and Samford.
offense of Hudson and also scored 16 points in the while Hudson was 2-for- Only the top eight teams in PAULA COMERLATO / The Pacer
senior Gerald Robinson win. 2. Hudson has now made the standings will play in
backed down in the second The Skyhawks and the 19 consecutive free throws. the OVC tournament with Senior Gerald Robinson goes up for a rebound earlier
half. Hudson scored 16 of Gamecocks battled back His streak started Jan. 12 in the winner earning an auto- this season. Robinson was named the OVC Player
his 20 points in the second and forth in the first half the second half of the game matic bid into the six-round of the Week for his efforts against Samford and
half and grabbed 10 total with the score being tied against Morehead State. NCAA Men’s Division I Jacksonville State. Robinson averaged 20.5 points
rebounds to finish with the six times. The Skyhawks also Basketball Championship. and 11 rebounds in the two games.
Zurowski leads way for UTM
at annual rifle invitational
John Summers represented in the invi- ages 14 to 54 came from
Sports Editor tational, as well as many Washington, Michigan,
other competitors hailing Texas, and other places to
from all over the United compete,” said rifle coach
Freshman Kellie Zurowski
States. Bob Beard.
came well-prepared for
“Around 80 total par- Zurowski has shot well
the annual UT Martin
ticipants competed in the all year, but she really
Rifle Invitational that was
invitational. In addition to broke through this week.
held Wednesday through
the collegiate teams, a vari- She placed third overall in
Saturday of last week.
ety of people ranging from the air rifle portion of the
Six collegiate teams were
invitational.
Zurowski followed the
strong outing with anoth-
er great performance.
On Sunday, she finished
fourth in the smallbore at
the Withrow Invitational at
Murray State.
“I think we’ve improved
as the season has pro-
gressed, and we’ll be in
EMILY YOCUM / The Pacer good shape in time for the
sectionals on Feb. 16, which
Freshman Kellie Zurowski shoots on Friday at the is for the national rank-
annual UTM Rifle Invitational. Zurowski finished in ings,” Beard said.
third place in the air rifle competition.
Guitar Hero III
Tournament
Interfaith Student Center
312 Lovelace
Tuesday, Feb. 12 Medium
Thursday, Feb. 14 Hard
Friday, Feb. 15 Expert
A winner every night! Free pizza
party & Blockbuster gift card!
Registration Fee: $3