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APSU accepts
Tennessee Promise
» By CANDICE
SNOW
Assistant Features Editor
Beginning in fall
2015, APSU will accept
the Tennessee Promise
scholarship to help
cover tuition costs.
The scholarship was
previously offered to
graduating high school
seniors planning to
attend community
college, but can now
be used by APSU
students seeking an
associate’s degree in
chemical engineering
technology, engineering
technology, liberal
arts and management
technology.
According to
Tennesseepromise.
gov, the scholarship
“will provide
students a last-dollar
scholarship, meaning
the scholarship will
cover tuition and fees
not covered by the
Pell grant, the HOPE
scholarship or TSAA
funds.”
Eligibility
requirements include
an initial application to
the Tennessee Promise
program, a 2015-16
Free Application
for Federal Student
Aid, eight hours of
community service
per semester enrolled
and a minimum 2.0
GPA. Students are
encouraged to file the
required paperwork
as soon as possible
to ensure funds are
received. TAS
APSU adopts new
policy, includes
veterans, LGBT
» By SEAN MCCULLY
Assistant News Editor
APSU announced
the adoption of a new
nondiscrimination
statement on Monday,
April 27, which includes
members of the LGBT
community.
The updated Notice
of Nondiscrimination
reads, “APSU does
not discriminate on
the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity/
expression, disability,
age, status as a protected
veteran, genetic
information or any
other legally protected
class with respect to all
employment, programs
and activities sponsored
by APSU.”
The Notice of
Nondiscrimination can
be found at the bottom
of every APSU webpage.
“The
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APSU President Alisa White addresses the crowd in Mabry Concert Hall on March 23, 2015 after being officially installed as the 10th president of APSU. Guests from across the university, state
and country attended the inauguration.
becomes 10th president of APSU
APSU inaugurated its 10th president,
Alisa White on Monday, March 23, in
a heap of praise and well wishes from
those inside the Mabry Concert Hall.
President of APSU’s Faculty Senate
Mercy Cannon served as the master of
ceremonies, which included Tennessee
Gov. Bill Haslam, university presidents
from across the Tennessee Board of
Regents and friends and colleagues of
White’s.
Student Government Association
President Zac Gillman began greetings
from campus and community leaders by
recounting his initial impression of White
at the beginning of his term as SGA
president.
Gillman said he quickly learned White’s
enthusiasm for education was contagious,
and feels she is a great fit for APSU.
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APSU to acquire
Jenkins and Wynne lot
» By DAVID HARRIS
StaffWriter
APSU is working toward acquiring the
Jenkins and Wynne Honda dealership
property for further expansion of campus.
Roughly one year ago, Jenkins and Wynne
approached the university with plans to
relocate the dealership, asking if APSU would
be interested in buying the property.
In October 2014, the proposed property
acquisition was submitted to the Tennessee
Board of Regents, then the State Building
Commission approval was secured in
December 2014.
While there are currently no specific plans
for the property, APSU will discuss options
with key stakeholders and develop a plan
based on campus priorities.
“Our new Vice President for Advancement,
Communication and Strategic Initiatives
[Derek van der Merwe] will guide the campus
community through a strategic planning
process, and the resulting plan will serve as
a guide to the property development,” said
President Alisa White.
White said the priorities right now
are to develop the Jenkins and Wynne
property, then build a fine arts building that
complements the Trahern Building.
She said if the state legislature approves
Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposed budget, APSU
will be able to begin construction on the fine
arts project in the fall.
The process of purchasing the Jenkins and
Wynne property will take time, said Vice
President for Finance and Administration
Mitch Robinson.
First, “a request is submitted to the TBR
requesting approval to acquire property,”
Robinson said. “TBR submits the request
to the SBC for consideration and approval.
A phase one environmental survey is
performed, and, in some cases, such as this
one, a phase two environmental survey is also
performed. The State Department of General
Services, Real Estate Division, secures an
appraisal from a State Certified Real Estate
Appraiser, an option to purchase the property
is executed with the seller, a land survey is
obtained, a closing date is determined, and
the transaction to acquire the property is
completed.”
Until the appraisal is completed and the
option is signed, it is unknown what the
property’s total cost will be.
“[This purchase] is the opportunity of a
lifetime,” White said. TAS
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“I know this university is on the verge of
something great. … Dr. White, you are that
something,” Gillman said, whose remarks
served as a prelude of what became high
praise during the inauguration remarks.
Among the many speakers who welcomed
White, one common theme arose: White’s
commitment to community at APSU.
Brandon Harrison, president of the National
Alumni Association, said White has a “passion
for fostering community at APSU.”
Joel Wallace, Clarksville Mayor Pro Tem,
lightened the formal tone of the proceedings
by comparing APSU’s relationship with the
community to a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
“Peanut butter is good. Chocolate is good.
Put the two of them together, its really good.
Here’s to a bright future with two great tastes
that taste great together,” Wallace said.
APSU is unique in its proximity to Fort
Campbell and White has worked alongside
Garrison Commander Col. David Dellinger to
continue to facilitate the relationship between
the post and APSU.
“She’s not once been afraid to climb in the
foxhole with us,” Dellinger said of White.
Not only did White receive accolades for
commitment, but for diligence.
Previous colleague and mentor, Rodney
Mabry, president at University of Texas at Tyler
who nominated White for the presidency at
APSU, said, “Alisa White is not afraid of hard
work.”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam attended the
event to welcome and encourage White’s new
position. He had a positive opinion on the
current standard APSU sets for colleges in
Tennessee.
“We can’t think of a more important time
to be involved in higher education or a more
important university,” Haslam said.
White addressed the crowd after receiving
the presidential medallion, expressing
gratitude.
“To whom much is given, much is required.
I have been given much. I am honored,” White
said.
Methodist Campus Minister the Rev. Jodi
McCullah delivered the invocation.
Interim Provost and Vice President of
Academic Affairs, Jaime Taylor spoke
favorably of the future of APSU in White’s
term as president for the years to follow.
Taylor also issued the formal charge to
White, which was “to continue to nurture
the culture that has helped Austin Peay
become a national leader.
“Use your vast knowledge of and
experience in higher education to help
APSU leverage the positive, cooperative
environment we have. Help us leverage the
can-do attitude and the willingness to take
risks is at our core.”
Taylor was confident and optimistic as
White took his charge.
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ABOVE: John Morgan, chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents and APSU alumnus, congratulaties Alisa White after administering the oath of office March 23, 2015, officially installing White as the
10th president of APSU. BELOW: Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam shakes hands with APSU President Alisa White after delivering remarks, congratulating her on her inauguration.
addition of LGBT groups is long overdue from APSU’s
nondiscrimination policy,” said President of the Gay-
Straight Alliance, Dani Hunter. “There are still things to do
to improve these relations, but this is definitely a step in the
right direction.”
The original Nondiscrimination statement did not protect
employees or students on the basis of sexual orientation,
gender identity, genetic information or status as a protected
veteran, and this new statement attempts to break down
these forms of discrimination.
Additionally, all university publications are required to
include the new nondiscrimination statement. TAS
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,,This is definitely a step in the
right direction.”
— Dani Hunter, president Gay-Straight Alliance
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» By SEAN MCCULLY
Assistant News Editor
Chief Justice Will
Roberts was elected as
the 2015-16 Student
Government Association
president, announced at the
ratification ceremony on
Thursday, April 2.
Student involvement in
SGA elections increased
from previous years, with
1,079 total votes cast.
Student participation has
not exceeded 1,000 votes
since 2012, when 1,726
votes were cast. The 2015
elections saw more student
involvement than four of
the last six years.
Roberts ran unopposed
for SGA president, though
21 additional candidates
appeared as write-ins in the
election results. Roberts
won with 836 of the 872
eligible votes.
Ankit Patel was elected
SGA vice president with
422 of the 961 eligible votes.
Faith Merriweather was
elected executive secretary
with 544 of the 945 eligible
votes.
Frank Burns was elected
sophomore senator with
653 of the 857 eligible votes.
Artrice Pray was elected
junior senator with 284 of
the 896 eligible votes.
Dominik Shannon was
elected senior senator with
389 of the 928 eligible votes.
In the College of Science
and Mathematics, Dominic
Critchlow, Dylan Kellogg
and Peter Ponce were
elected senators with
430, 362 and 305 votes,
respectively.
In the College of
Education, Zach Puckett,
Lydia Bullock and Jay
Alvarez were elected
senators with 481, 458 and
427 votes, respectively.
In the College of
Business, Darrin Jones,
Trey Norman and Evelyn
Wingett were elected
senators with 778, 31 and
22 votes, respectively.
In the College of
Behavioral and Health
Sciences, Blaine
Gunderson, Glenna
Beaty and Mark Brown
were elected senators
with 394, 377 and 364
votes, respectively.
In the College of Arts
and Letters, Ari Ruiz,
Jonathan Johnson and
Brittany Meyer were
elected senators with
482, 462 and 380 votes,
respectively. TAS
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APSU students set record for
highest voting turnout since 2012.
1,079
18 21
total eligible
votes cast in
the Spring 2015
Election.
Student senators elected
to represent APSU
colleges and classes.
write-ins for
president.
more votes cast
than in 2014.297
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Voterturnoutjumpstohighesttotalsince2012
» By ELENA SPRADLIN
StaffWriter
APSU joined forces with Feed My Starving
Children, a nonprofit Christian organization
that sends food to over 70 countries worldwide,
in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on
Friday, Jan. 30.
A total of 530 volunteers participated to
create 531 boxes of food, or 114,696 meals, for
children in Africa, exceeding the original goal
of 100,000 meals.
The program was made possible by funding
from the APSU Diversity Committee and
an E^3 grant that Fonda Fields, director of
Human Resources, applied for.
Ty Jesinoski, coordinator for Programs and
Special Events, knew of Feed My Starving
Children because it is based in his home state
Minnesota.
“The response from the APSU community
was slow at first,” Jesinoski said. “Mostly
because I doubt many people heard of Feed
My Starving Children before. But once we
started to get closer to the event and with
some help from President Alisa White sending
out e-mails, the response from the APSU
community was great, and [it] turned out to be
a fantastic event.”
Planning for the event first began last fall.
Professor of English and Chair of the Diversity
Committee Barry Kitterman said although
the committee has wanted to hold an event
celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. for years,
planning has been a problem since the holiday
is at the beginning of the spring semester.
Fonda began communicating with Feed My
Starving Children early enough, however, that
they were able to successfully coordinate the
event.
Feed My Starving Children arrived on
campus Thursday, Jan. 29, with a semi-trailer of
bulk food in tow.
Bags of rice exceeding 500 pounds were
lifted out of the truck with a forklift.
Throughout the evening, the APSU football
team assisted in setting up the Foy Fitness
Center, and on Friday, the food was organized
into packages designed to provide a meal for
six people.
“Most of our volunteers were simply
individual students who showed up one by
one when they heard about the program,”
Kitterman said. “At our first session, several of
the campus police officers came to work. At
our final session, President White worked at
my table to seal the bags of food.” TAS
APSU comes together
in day of service
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Gandy fills full-time slot
last held by Jaime Taylor
RexGandynamedprovost
» By CANDICE SNOW
Special toThe All State
President Alisa White
announced on Tuesday, Feb.
24, that Rex Gandy would
serve as APSU’s new provost
effective Monday, June 1.
The provost is responsible
for all things academic,
and in the instance that the
president is unavailable, the
provost is required to fill in as
the acting president. Gandy
was selected from a pool of
four candidates including
Dwight Watson, Joseph
Bessie and Paul Starkey.
Gandy earned B.S. and
M.S. degrees in physics from
the University of Memphis
and a Ph.D. in Physics from
the University of Texas at
Austin.
He has held positions at
the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Auburn
University, the University
of Idaho, the University of
Southern Mississippi and
Texas A&M University-
Kingsville.
Gandy initially decided to
apply for the provost position
due to “the fine reputation
of APSU for academic
excellence.”
“I am excited to be joining
the APSU family,” Gandy
said. “During my interview,
I was impressed with the
quality of the faculty, staff
and students.”
When asked what he
would like to focus on in
the future, Gandy said, “I
think enrollment growth
and improvement in student
success will be two important
areas of emphasis.”
Gandy will follow
Jaime Taylor, who has
served as interim provost
and vice president for
Academic Affairs for the
past two years. TAS
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APSU joins community in
support of Fort Campbell
White,van der Merwe speak against downsizing
APSU President Alisa White speaks at Fort Campbell listening session on
Tuesday, Jan. 20. MARINAHEAD |FEATURESEDITOR
» By MARINA HEAD
Features Editor
President Alisa White and Athletics
Director Derek van der Merwe
represented APSU’s concerns about
military downsizing at the Fort Campbell
listening session on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The session was held to address
questions about downsizing the military
personnel at Fort Campbell and to allow
citizens from the surrounding areas to
speak to Director of Force Management
Brig. Gen. Roger Cloutier in support of
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retaining the Fort Campbell
soldiers.
In her speech, White focused
on the support APSU has
previously given the soldiers at
Fort Campbell.
She referenced the Fort
Campbell campus where APSU
offers eight-week courses to
support the soldiers’ schedules
with 43 full-time personnel.
“The Army is not just
welcome here, the Army is
embraced,” White said.
White spoke about awards
APSU has been given, saying
APSU’s ROTC is one of the
best in the nation. She also
referenced the specialized
education soldiers can receive,
such as a Bachelor’s in criminal
justice with a focus on homeland
security.
One of the goals of the
listening session was for the
speakers to show how Fort
Campbell is different from the
other bases that might suffer
from the drawdown.
“The difference here is that
Fort Campbell, the surrounding
community and APSU are
so integrated and interwoven
that all would lose, given a
drawdown here,” White said.
“APSU would not be as strong as
it is right now, Clarksville would
not be as strong as it is right
now, and, frankly, the Army
would not be as strong as it is
right now if Fort Campbell were
to suffer that drawdown.”
Van der Merwe spoke of
how the APSU football team
auctioned their camouflage
football jerseys and donated
$8,000 in proceeds to Wounded
Warrior Project.
More than 1,500 people
attended the listening session,
with many overflowing from
the Family Resource Center
into Cole Park Commons and
Wilson Theatre.
As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 21, there had been over
1,600 viewers on the Cube,
which streamed the event
online. Hundreds of attendees
were reportedly turned away at
the gate.
The Department of Defense
has already agreed on a
reduction from 570,000 soldiers
to 490,000.
“Sequestration is the law of
the land,” Cloutier said. “We
have a mission to get to an Army
end-strength of 920,000.”
As for future cuts, Cloutier
said definitive numbers would
not be available until late spring
or early summer.
“No decisions have been
made,” Cloutier said.
Tennessee Gov. Bill
Haslam and Kentucky Lt.
Gov. Crit Luallen were also
in attendance, with videos
from several dignitaries, such
as Congresswoman Marsha
Blackburn (R-TN) and Sen.
Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
The mayors of Montgomery
County, Clarksville and
Hopkinsville were among
various officials, business
owners, veterans and other
citizens of the area surrounding
Fort Campbell who spoke at the
event, which lasted late into the
night. TAS
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‘The Gov’, remains APSU mascot
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On Friday, March 13, President Alisa White
announced that Athletics Director Derek van
der Merwe will take the role of vice president
of Advancement, Communications and
Strategic Initiatives. He officially assumed the
role on Wednesday, April 1.
Van der Merwe served as deputy athletics
director at Central Michigan University from
1997 to 2013, when he took the position of
athletics director at APSU.
The vice presidency was left vacant by Brian
Johnson’s departure for the presidency of
Tuskegee University for the 2014-15 academic
year. Van der Merwe has served as APSU
Athletics director since June 2013, following
APSU current head basketball Coach Dave
Loos’ resignation as Athletics Director in April
2013.
“I have served in athletics for more than
18 years because of my passion for higher
education and a responsibility to train and
prepare students for life,” van der Merwe said.
“This passion will continue as I serve the entire
faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters
of the university from my new role.”
Van der Merwe’s appointment came soon
after the naming of Rex Gandy as the new
provost and vice president for Academic
Affairs.
“Van der Merwe’s first priority will be
to initiate the university strategic planning
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Fineartsbuilding
projectedtostartinfall
» By DAVID HARRIS
GuestWriter
APSU is expecting the construction of
a new fine arts building in fall 2015.
Marc Brunner, director of Facilities
Planning and Projects, said in February
2015 that the decision to build a new
fine arts building stemmed from
consensus by students, faculty and staff
who claimed Trahern was no longer
able to meet the needs of the campus.
Senior theatre performance major
Christian Jasper said it looks like Trahern
is falling apart from the outside.
He said he likes that there will be a new
building.
The new building will be used
to provide space for the programs
remaining in Trahern and provide new
space and amenities in the new building.
Built by the construction management
company Turner Construction, the
building will feature new studio spaces for
2-D art classes, a student and department
gallery for displaying artwork, a recital
space with seating for around 75, a
graphic design computer studio, ample
pin-up/critique spaces, a photo lab,
faculty offices, student/faculty consult
spaces, break-out meeting spaces and
open-seating study areas.
“The building is designed with the
intent of maximizing faculty and student
interaction,” Brunner said. “Anyone
walking through the spaces will see a lot
of activity and collaboration between
students and faculty. The goal has been
to create spaces that will bring the
learning out of the classroom and into
the public spaces for the whole campus
community to see. It will be a very
dynamic place.”
Construction is expected to last for
about one year, with Trahern being in
renovation for six months.
The construction budget is $16 million,
and APSU was waiting for approval from
the governor’s and legislature’s approval
of the state budget to begin next fall.
The state legislature approved Haslam’s
budget in April 2015.
Senior Marcus Erand said it is about
time for a new fine arts building and that
the space is 20 years overdue.
Although he will have graduated by the
time construction is finished, Erand said
he will come back to campus to see the
new building.
“I think we need a new fine arts
building,” said sophomore art major
Danielle Marvel. “This one is fine, but I
like to see what else they can do with it.
I’d like a new one.” TAS
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,,It will be a very
dynamic place.”
— Marc Brunner, director of Facilities
Planning and Projects
process, which was deferred until a new
provost and vice president for Academic
Affairs was named,” President Alisa
White said in an email announcing van
der Merwe’s assumption of the position.
APSU is conducting a nationwide
search for a new athletics director, with
Assistant Athletics Director and Senior
Women Administrator Cheryl Holt
serving as interim athletics director.
No announcement had been made of
the new athletics director as of Thursday,
June 4. TAS
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«More than
1,000combined
man hours
Morethan500volunteersserve20sitesinClarksvilleareainoneday
THEBIGEVENT
» By AALIYAH MITCHELL
GuestWriter
The Big Event was held on Saturday,
March 21, at more than 20 sites in
Clarksville.
More than 500 student volunteers met
at the Foy Center to check in and have
breakfast in the morning, left to their
assigned sites for their service and met up
again in the afternoon for lunch.
“The event was a huge success,”
said Student Government Association
President Zac Gillman. “I believe the
Big Event is a great event, but we must
understand community service must not
be done in one day out of the year. I hope
this event will encourage more students
to get involved with the Center for Service
Learning and Community Engagement.”
Students donned red shirts and went
to various locations across the city to help
out, including Fort Defiance, the Dunbar
Cave State Park, the Riverside Drive
Cleanup, the Teacher’s Warehouse, the
APSU Victory Garden and the SOS Food
Pantry.
“Everyone’s got a good attitude,” said
Garden Assistant Chris Upton. “Without
volunteers like these guys, [the Victory
Garden] wouldn’t happen.”
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fromTexasA&MUniversityin1982for
studentstogivebacktoresidentsintheir
communityratherthanexclusivelyhelping
thoseinneedofeconomicassistanceas
manyexistingserviceprojectsdid.
Zac Gillman brought the event to APSU
for the first time this year.
“I found out [the Big Event] was a major
volunteer effort for students ... showing
people we can all work together; … that
was probably my biggest reason for
coming out,” said senior biology major
Jennifer Kuhn, who worked at the Food
Pantry for the event. “I think it’s amazing
to get this many college students together
at one time and [send] them out to where
our community needs them.”
Gillman said SGA “hopes this will
become another signature event of APSU
like our other events, G.H.O.S.T. and
Mudbowl.”
SGA is planning to host the Big Event
again next year and aims for 750 students
to sign up for the day of service. TAS
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Summer 2015
Sig Ep fraternity wins award
for academics
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was awarded the
Grand Chapter Scholarship Cup on Saturday
Feb. 1.
The Grand Chapter Scholarship Cup is
presented to chapters ranking first in academic
standings among fraternities on campus for an
entire academic year.
To receive such an award, a chapter must
have a GPA above the all-campus average and
maintain a 3.15 or higher for one semester
during the academic year.
ATΩ,XΩ both raise $22,000
for their philanthropies
Alpha Tau Omega raised $22,706 for St. Jude
Children’s Hospital at their annual Jump for
Jude event on Friday, April 10, 2015.
The event includes Southern home cooking,
live entertainment, corn-hole, inflatables and
trampolines.
Through an online donation page, Eta Tau
has raised over $75,000 over seven years.
In April, Chi Omega sorority eclipsed
$22,000 for Make A Wish foundation during its
annual Wings for Wishes.
The sorority annually hosts Wings for
Wishes, a popular event that provides all-you-
can-eat chicken wings.
A∑A raises $2,000 for Special
Olympics of Tennessee
Alpha Sigma Alpha raised $2,687 for the
Special Olympics during their Dodge Like a
Champion event on Wednesday, April 15.
Dodge Like a Champion is an annual
dodgeball tournament ASA has hosted for five
years to raise money for the Special Olympics of
Tennessee.
KA accepts Award of Distinction
APSU’sKappaAlphaOrderfraternity
acceptedtheirAwardofDistinctionfromthe
North-AmericanInterfraternityConferenceat
theirannualGoldMedalBanquetinKansasCity.
This is one of many awards the chapter has
obtained in recent years.
12. The All State is APSU.
The All State ranks 4th in South
Members of The All State won five onsite competiton awards on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the
Southeastern Journalism Conference in Atlanta, Ga. The All State Instagram
» By SEAN MCCULLY
Assistant News Editor
The All State won eight awards
at the Southeastern Journalism
Conference held at Georgia State
University in Atlanta, Ga, from
Thursday, Feb. 26, to Saturday,
Feb. 28.
In the Best of the South
competition, which is judged
by industry professionals over
the course of the four months
preceding the conference, The All
State took home three awards. The
All State as a whole placed No. 4
in the Best College Newspaper
category, which is judged against
more than 30 schools in the
Southeast.
In individual awards, Assistant
Photo Editor Taylor Slifko
ranked No. 10 in the Best Press
Photographer category and
Assistant News Editor Sean
McCully ranked No. 2 in the Best
Multimedia Journalist category.
The All State was also entered
into various onsite competitions
on GSU’s campus ranging from
News Photography to Sports
Writing, taking home five total
awards.
Multimedia Editor Katelyn
Clark placed No. 3 in the Page
Layout competition, Features
Editor Lauren Cottle placed No. 2
in the News Writing competition,
Staff Writer Megan Endsley placed
No. 2 in the News Photography
competition, and Slifko received
an Honorable Mention in the
Sports Photography competition.
The All State as a whole placed
No. 3 in Onsite competitions.
The Southeastern Journalism
Conference is a conference
held each year since 1987 at
different universities throughout
the Southeast. Twenty four
universities from Mississippi,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida,
Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee
had applied for conference
membership by June 1986 before
the first Southeastern Journalism
Conference, held at the University
of Alabama from Feb. 19, to Feb.
21, in 1987.
APSU and The All State
aim to continue the standard
of excellence set by their
predecessors when they host
the Southeastern Journalism
Conference in 2016. For more info
on SEJC, visit www.sejc.org. TAS
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