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Correction: Student arrested for load of marijuana

The All State continues to strive for accuracy in reporting in order to provide APSU with factual information. However, from time to time mistakes occur. In this week's article entitled "Student arrested for load of marijuana," the following was reported: "The student, 18-year-old Christopher Thomas of Hopkinsville, Ky.… Post the First Comment
Student arrested for load of marijuana

Christopher Thomas was busted during health and safety checks in Killebrew on March 17.

Student arrested for load of marijuana

A student was arrested Mon., March 17, for possession of marijuana with intent to sell, drug paraphernalia and having a loaded weapon on campus. The student, 18-year-old Christopher Thomas of Hopkinsville, Ky., was a member of the 2007 recruiting class for APSU's football team.… 1 Comment
Foust lot gives way to slew of ideas

The Foust House was built in the 1800s and place on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1988.

Foust lot gives way to slew of ideas

APSU plans to demolish the Foust House, located at the corner of West Avenue and Home Avenue. The house is listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings. According to Mitch Robinson, vice president of Finance and Administration, APSU first proposed to demolish the Foust House in 2001.… 1 Comment

Spring 2008 Mock Trial Slide Slow

Included in this slide slow are various pictures taken throughout the trial. Post the First Comment

Defendants found guilty for civil disorder

Note: The following events are fictional and not based on any events. The mock trial was being held in conjunction with the American Constitutional Law II class being taught by professor Greg Rabidoux. The "courtroom" was silent, and the defendants held hands as they anxiously awaited the final verdict, whether they were to be proven innocent or guilty of alleged acts of terrorism.… 3 Comments
Staff worker rescues child

Lorence Williams and Anthony Huggins, chefs for Chartwells, shaking Aidan's hand and saying hi to him and his mother, Ivelisse Sierra.

Staff worker rescues child

Sunday afternoon was a heroic moment for two Chartwells employees as a child's life was in danger. On Sun. April 20, 2-year-old Aidan Sierra was eating with his mother along with a church group visiting the campus that afternoon. While dining in the APSU Café, Aidan began showing signs of what was later determined a seizure.… 1 Comment

College students target for infection

College students are among the most susceptible of people in the U.S. for meningococcal disease, also known as the "silent killer, " according to the American College Health Association. On Thur., April 17, one case of the disease was reported at APSU. The student was hospitalized.… Post the First Comment

Snapshot of the Day for 4/23/08

Today is the last day of classes for the Spring 08 Semester, as a reminder to all those bound to leave, and those who shall remain here: reach for the sky. … Post the First Comment

Senate debates over lower GPA requirements for office

SGA: Weekly roundup

TINEA PAYNE Assistant News Editor The Student Government Association discussed several resolutions during the Wed., April 16 senate meeting. Senators held discussion over Resolutions No. 16 and 20. SR 16, presented by Sen. Sarah Bullock, would amend the SGA Constitution and eliminate the GPA requirement for students to hold a position in SGA.… Post the First Comment

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Pom squad auditions APSU Pom Squad auditions will be held at 10 a.m. Sat. May 3, in the Memorial Health Building. Dancers of all abilities may attend. Contact Coach Keli Rutherford at 221-7904 or visit the Pom Squad Web site at www.apsupomsquad.com. "Writers' Block" now showing AP Playhouse will present its final showing of "Writers' Block, a collection of plays written, performed and directed by students, at 8 p.… Post the First Comment

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Au revoir from the mananging editor

Two of The All State's finest reflect on graduation
I almost don't know where to start. How does one summarize five years in such a small amount of space? I always face some sense of dread on Monday nights since I started on the editorial board, as does anyone who was lucky enough to land an editorial job at The All State.

Au revoir from the online editor

Two of The All State's finest reflect on graduation
I can't believe that it's been four years since I started this grand adventure. As a non-traditional student, I have wondered a lot of things: Would I ever make it? I sometimes thought about quitting and sometimes enjoyed it so much how could I ever bring myself to leave? It feels like it has been such a long, hard road I have been traveling; yet before me finally lays the proverbial fork in the road.

Rise of the 'Uber-Delegates'

Pennsylvania is the land of the Amish, Hershey chocolate bars, the Liberty Bell and the former stomping ground of AI (the Answer) and Charles "No one named Pookie gets into my Fave Five" Barkley. It is also the state that, by the time you read this column, will have settled, once and for all, the Democratic primary that would not end.

Goodbye APSU

Last year was my sixth year at APSU, and, at 24 years old, I had the startling realization that I had spent a fourth of my life as a student here. After seven years total, I'll finally be graduating with my M.A. in English. With that in mind (and assuming that someone will actually read this), I was asked to write a last article about experiences that I wanted to share or advice that I wanted to give.

SGA: Its all Greek to me

The Student Government Association claims to represent the student body. As such, it is not a stretch to say that their goal as elected leaders is to represent the entirety of the campus populace. Recent years have shown that SGA's leaders are more representative of Greek organizations than of the campus population.

Hold on to self-esteem

I was sitting here trying to think of a topic that would amuse or even be on the cutting edge of what everyone is talking about this week. But the topic that kept coming up in my mind for some reason was self-esteem. I decided to flesh it out and discern why it is so much a part of who we are although so many of us shun it and treat it as disposable.

Olympic flame should not be extinguished

In all her glory, the Olympic flame was lit by the Sun at the Temple of Hera on March 24 of this year in Olympia, Greece - the birth place of the ancient Olympic Games. The flame was then lit on the Olympic torch and handed to the runner as was an olive branch which symbolizes peace.

DJ $crilla rocks "govennas" at Rivers & Spires

DJ $crilla rocks

DJ $crilla performed at Rivers & Spires Thur. April 17, on AP Night.

Clarksville's annual event Rivers & Spires was swamped with APSU students, fraternities and sororities Thur., April 17. They were anxiously awaiting the headliner DJ $crilla. It was not just his mad rap skills or intense, intimate performance that brought this crowd together for this amazing artist.

New 'green' toilets make a splash on campus

These days, with the fear of global warming and its effects on the environment, our society is always looking for more "green conscious" options. APSU has taken this movement literally with the installations of "green-toilets." In the next six to eight months, every toilet on campus will be replaced with the "Uppercut" brand toilet.

'Shutter' captures images of typical horror remakes

White blurs on photographs, a ghostly presence and a series of strange events are what you experience in the new release of horror film "Shutter." However, there is very little horror. "Shutter" is another American remake of an Asian film shot in 2004, of the same name.

Govs tarnish Golden Eagles, 2-1

Govs tarnish Golden Eagles, 2-1

Govs senior infielder, Tyler Farrar, rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Golden Eagles.

By GINGER MCQUISTON Staff Writer The Govs baseball team (18-20, 7-8 OVC) faced Ohio Valley Conference opponent, the Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles (26-13, 8-7 OVC), Sat., April 19-20, in a three-game series. They split the Saturday doubleheader, winning game one, 10-5, and losing game two, 7-3.

Lady Govs continue struggle against OVC

Lady Govs continue struggle against OVC

Lady Govs sophomore pitcher, Meagan Williams, finishes her wind up and launches a pitch.

Any momentum the Lady Govs had from sweeping Belmont 2-0 earlier in the week was stopped cold by the Eastern Kentucky Lady Colonels Sat., April 19. Scoring only three runs in the series, the Lady Govs were swept by EKU 11-1, 5-2 and 13-0. The troubles began early for the Lady Govs (9-29, 3-16 OVC) in game one.

The All State looks back at sports action from this spring

The All State looks back at sports action from this spring

A pack of Lady Govs track and field compete in this year's APSU Invitational Sat., April 5th.

Despite crazy weather that ranged from snow to thunderstorms every other day, APSU athletes continued to compete on the road and at home. While the grass was being cut and the dirt was being raked, athletes laced up their cleats, stretched out and hit the ground running.

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