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The voice of Austin Peay State University students since 1929 May 14, 2010 First copy free, additional copies 50 cents each

Ground was broken in November 2009 on a $25.5 million student resident hall. � e 416-bed resident hall will be replacing Cross, Killebrew and Rawlins. � e new dorm is scheduled to open Fall 2011.

Construction still continues

on the chemical engineering technology

building. APSU received a $6.4

million grant from the state

for the new lab facility and the chemical

engineering program uno� cially began last

fall. � e building is set to open this

fall.

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History was madeIn November 2009, it was announced for the � rst time in APSU’s history, the student

enrollment was above 10,000. � e exact number was 10,088. “Behind every number is a

student whose dreams are being realized here,” President Tim Hall said during a public announcement.

APSU had 9,296 undergraduate students and 892 graduate students, which was a 8.37 percent increase from Fall 2008. APSU is the only state university that cannot � le enrollment numbers until a� er the 14th day of classes during the Fall II term at the Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell.

HOMECOMING:HOMECOMING:Before their numerous awards, Lady Antebellum performed at last year’s Homecoming concert

Homecoming is a long honored tradition at APSU. Student organizations participate in several events throughout the week in order to earn points towards the Wyatt Award, which is the overall winner of Homecoming. Some of last year’s events were a banner contest, step o� , chili cook o� , AP Apollo and � oat contest. During the week, there is

also a concert and Lady Antebellum performed before they won their numerous music awards later in the year. At the Homecoming football game, the Homecoming King and Queen are announced. � is year’s Homecoming theme and concert artist has not been announced.

Judy Shepard

Bike pic or protest pic

Judy Shepard spoke about ‘unity’

At this years annual Unity Celebration, equal rights activist Judy Shepard was the featured speaker. Judy Shepard’s son, Matthew, was murdered 11 years ago because he was gay.

Recently, Judy Shepard joined President Barak Obama in the signing ceremony of � e Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which protects individuals from violence based on the sexual orientation and identi� cation.

� e weekend before Shepard came to campus, Westboro Baptist Church had APSU down on their website to picket. Students quick found out and organized a counter protest against Westboro.

� e night of the event APSU students, faculty, sta� , community members and visitors from other schools rallied in front of APSU at the intersection of College Street and University Avenue in support of Shepard’s visit. Westboro did not show.

Omicron Delta Kappa national honor society earned ‘Circle of Distinction.’

Phi Alpha � eta History Honor Society won ‘Best Chapter’ in Division 3. � ey were also recognized at a session of the Tennessee Senate.

Caleb Roberts, senior corporate communications major and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member, received appointment to one of the regional directors of his fraternity. Roberts also won the Gregory R. Singleton Fraternity Man of the Year Award at the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference.

Shamai Larsen, senior health and human performance major, received Bronze Cross of Achievement Award. � is award, was presented only to eight cadets nationwide out of 4,500 in the Class of 2010. Larsen is the � rst student to receive this award in APSU history.

Chris Drew, SGA president, was elected to chair the Tennessee Board of Regents Student President’s Council.

Kayla Mikel, nursing major, appeared on “� e Price is Right” as a contestant

in July 2009, during a visit to California with her family and won a Lexus SUV, an outdoor play gym, a trip to Disney World, a sur� oard and a snowboard.

Patrick Armstrong and Andrew Wilson, members in the Kappa Sigma fraternity, both earned a $2,500 named scholarship. Only 42 scholarships were awarded.

Karen Crow, Sarah Jenkins, Nicole Paul and Jay Wilkinson, music majors, participated and placed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing.

Elisa Takalo Lund, a master’s degree candidate, won the Completed Data-based Research division and showcased her work in April at the Legislative Plaza in Nashville as part of the fourth annual Graduate Education Week in Tennessee. � e title of her project was “H1N1: Perceptions and Reality at Austin Peay State University.”

� e Tau Sigma honor society for transfer students was established.

Kappa Alpha Order fraternity began recruitment to organize a provisional chapter.

Student and organization achievements

Kayla Mikel, nursing major, appeared on “� e Price is Right” as a contestant

� e Tau Sigma honor society for transfer students was established.

Kappa Alpha Order fraternity began recruitment to organize a provisional chapter.

GRAPHICS BY PATRICK ARMSTRONG AND BRIAN BIGELOW.

PHOTOS BY PATRICK ARMSTRONG, DILLON BIEMESDERFER, SYNTHIA CLARK, LOIS JONES, STEVEN ROSE AND MATEEN SIDIQ.

� e Foy Fitness and Recreation Center o� ers

several classes and di� erent kinds of workout equipment.

More campus events

Summer Welcome

Student Organization Fair

Kareokee at Einstiens

Slip and Slide

Vendor Fair

Family Weekend

Panhellenic Council Recruitment

Sorority Bid Day

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

Greek Week

Murder Most Foul

Mud Bowl

Peay Soup

GPC Movie Nights

International Night

Shriek Week

G.H.O.S.T.

� riller Dance O�

Polar Plunge

Trivia in the Library

Clothesline Project

Help an Elf Program

Commencement

More campus events

Summer Welcome

Student Organization Fair

Kareokee at Einstiens

Slip and Slide

Vendor Fair

Family Weekend

Panhellenic Council Recruitment

Sorority Bid Day

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

Greek Week

Murder Most Foul

Mud Bowl