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Allegations against Alpha Phi Alpha proven false By Students of JOUR 4820 Beat Reporters A university investigation cleared fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. of fraud allegations leveled by a student, Dean of Students Katie Williams said last week. Political science major Madeline Deffendall filed a police report March 27 claiming proceeds from APhiA’s annual step show may not have benefited a charity as promoted. In the report, Deffendall said she had heard from “some sorority members” that APhiA was not donating money from ticket sales. Members of APhiA said information given to police is false “All money from Step is made from ticket sales,” chapter treasurer Sean Henriques said. “A portion of those sales are donated to charities of our choice, and what isn’t sent to charity is used to help keep the chapter running.” Deffendall initially agreed to an interview with a reporter from The Oracle, but later rescinded her approval, after deciding an interview would not be “in her best
Courtesy of Sean Henriques ALPHA PHI ALPHA- Sean Henriques (Left), and Wolfgang Bronner (Right) of Alpha Phi Alpha presenting their donation to Lisa Bagci (Center), director of the Cancer Center at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. interest.” Although the police report indicated the Interfraternal Council would investigate Deffendall’s complaint, Williams said the Office of Student Activities found no criminal activity occurred. APhiA is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-American men.
The APhiA fraternity began on Tech campus in 1982, and operates under the National Pan-hellenic Council. The council consists of six fraternities and sororities on Tech’s campus. Henriques said the Step Show is primarily a fundraiser for the chapter, but portions of the ticket sales are donated to charity.
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Crawford family honored with naming ceremony
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By LACEY RENFRO & LAUREN BRABSTON Beat Reporters The legacies of Leonard and Gladys Crawford live in Tech’s alumni center renamed in their honor during an April 6 ceremony. The Leonard and Gladys Crawford Alumni Center, located at 705 N. Dixie Ave, is a gathering place for University alumni and a home for some school memorabilia. An estimated 70 people attended the dedication ceremony that included speeches from President Phil Oldham and the Crawfords’ son, Leonard Crawford Jr. “A long time vision of a place on our campus, a building dedicated to our past and available for the functions that reflect a growing and vibrant institution at just the perfect setting,” said July Galloway, director of the College of Business Student Success Center. As lifelong Cookeville residents, the Crawfords’ connection to Tech covers five decades. Not only were they Tech alumni, employees and supporters, Leonard Crawford Sr. graduated with the first group of students to earn a four-year degree. “They were both leaders in both campus life and school spirit,” Alumni Association director Brandon Boyd said. “These are things that we still strive to fulfill today for our students and alumni.” Leonard Crawford Sr. came to work for campus in 1946. His involvement at Tech was diverse, from being the first cheerleader, to coaching the spirit squad, announcing football games, recruiting prospective students and serving as the Alumni Association president, his son said. “Dad was truly always somebody that the glass was always half full,” Crawford Read More Online
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APhiA donated $1,500 to charity - $1,000 to the March of Dimes, and $500 to the Cancer Care Fund, a local charity by the Cancer Center at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, according to check stubs provided by Henriques. A representative at the Cancer Center acknowledged the donation in an April 7 letter sent to the Greek Life office.
“This $500 donation will be used to provide items to cancer patients undergoing treatments,” center director Lisa Bagci, wrote in the letter, “Patients undergoing treatment often find themselves without the necessary resources to provide even the most basic of needs during a very critical time. The generous donation will help many patients and we are so grateful for their thoughtfulness.” APhiA members also provided records showing annual donations to Relay For Life since 2014. A Regions Bank checking account statement provided to The Oracle also shows APhiA donated $515 to the March of Dimes in April 2016. News Channel 5 of Nashville aired a news segment about the police report filed by Deffendall, but news reporters for that station did not contact APhiA members regarding the allegations, Henriques said. Since then, Channel 5 removed the report from their website. Representatives of Channel 5 declined to be interviewed by The Oracle.
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ALUMNI- Attendees walk around the historical displays in The Leonard and Gladys Crawford Alumni Center. Jr., a retired urologist from California, said. Gladys Crawford graduated from Tech in 1935 and later served as the dietician and cafeteria director until she retired. In her position she was able to provide employment opportunities within the community. “Back before Cookeville was as big as it is, deal Sunday was not to go to the restaurants that existed, they would come to the Tennessee Tech cafeteria where they could get a wonderful meal for a very reasonable price,” Crawford Jr. said. Oldham reflected on the Crawford’s legacy at Tech. “This building represents so much about not only the past but the future as well as the present.” he said. “Names are important on any university campus because they reflect our heritage and tell our stories.” Crawford Sr. died in 1969 at the age of 67. Gladys Crawford died October 1999 at the age of 90. The Crawfords’ daughter, Sandra Lee Crawford, is a 1964 Tech graduate and continues to reside in Cookeville. “I think my parents would be as proud as they could be that something like this is named after them, because they both gave their professional lives to Tennessee Tech,” Leonard Crawford Jr. said.
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Approximately 50 Tech students interviewed with Science Applications International Corporation April 5 and 6 in the Roaden University Center. The company is expected to create 300 new jobs in the Cookeville community over the next five years. SAIC’s officials expressed goal is to optimize infrastructure, engineering processes and logistics and supply chain management according to their website. “I truly believe the partnerships are why the company chose to bring SAIC to Cookeville,” Stephen Crook, Putnam County economic development director said. Crook discussed the economic development team brought the Cookeville Higher Education Campus, Tennessee College of Applied Technology and K-12 education together to show the company that students will have the skillsets companies are looking for. Crook emphasized the importance of hiring Tech graduates. “We want more employers in our area that need young talent. We have to give students more reasons to stay close to TTU and companies like SAIC provide the employment that is a part of the answer to that problem,” Crook said. “It wasn’t so much that SAIC was chosen for this opportunity as it was that Tennessee, Cookeville, and TTU were chosen by SAIC for expansion of their footprint,” Jerry Gannod, chairman of the Tech computer science department said. “As such, this area was selected due to a number of factors, one of which was the university and the quality of the computing
programs.” SAIC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, has 15,000 employees worldwide and has offices in 47 states. “SAIC has movement within the organization,” Ashley Kabaki, Tech’s COOP education associate director, said. “They have their hand in so many things, that employees are able to grow within the company.” The old Regions Bank building on North Broad Street is expected to be SAIC’s future Cookeville location. “SAIC wants to bring growth to Cookeville and allow Tech graduates to be a minor part of their employees,” Charles Onstott, SAIC’s chief technology officer said. “This is our commitment to Tennessee. During the summer, SAIC officials plan to hire 30 employees. The number of employees is expected to rise to 300 within the next five years. Gannod discussed the company’s plans to focus on software development and cybersecurity at the new Cookeville location. “A lion’s share of our graduates typically move on to other parts of the state or the country once they graduate,” Gannod said. “We’re already seeing the effect of this: Some of our past graduates have heard about the availability of positions at SAIC and are seeking employment with them because they want to move back to the area.” SAIC employees plan to begin operations June 1. “We expect that 10 years from now, we will look at the SAIC announcement as a landmark date when we saw TTU graduates going to work in Cookeville rather than having to move elsewhere,” Crook said.
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French election reflects international turmoil KATE TREBING Opinions Editor L a s t Sunday France’s 65,000 registered voters placed t h e i r ballots to decide on the nation’s next president. Many speculators have compared this election to Brexit in the U.K. or the election of President Donald Trump. In a world of turmoil, another first-world country experiences massive divide among its citizens. This election serves as a reminder that our global community is rapidly transforming. What will our world look like in the next 10 years? Out of a range of 11 candidates, only one hopeful can take the seat of current president Francois Hollande. On the table are hot topics such as the possible exit of the European Union, the regulation of immigration and preservation of traditional French culture, and the role of government in the business realm. The French election system is a fascinating tribute to the country’s rich political history. The republic’s roughly 66 million people submit individual ballots on slips of paper. Each vote
is counted by hand. Voters choose candidates from a pool of political parties ranging from the conservative National Centre of Independents and Peasants, to The Greens environmentalists. For those who disagree with each of the 11 candidates, they have the option to submit a blank slip of paper, a protest vote to express their discontent with the options. Although the traditions of French politics deviate from our own in various forms, topics up for discussion in the French presidential election contain similar themes to those of last year’s U.S. election. France’s most recent terrorist attack, a shooting in Paris which left one officer dead, is just one of many scars the country has picked up in the last year. The gunman, French national Karim Cheurfi, had previously been convicted to serve a 20-year sentence for attempting to kill officers in 2001. According to the Telegraph, he was “let go” after being investigated for terrorism two months before the shooting. This event mirrors those in San Bernardino, California, and Orlando, Florida, in the last two years. The perpetrators of these attacks, with the exception of Tashfeen Malik, were
Photos courtesy of École polytechnique Université Paris (left) and Gymnasium Melle (right) No changes were made to either of these works. FINALISTS - Emmanuel Macron, left, and Marine Le Pen, right, will run against each other May 7 to determine the outcome of the 2017 French presidential election. born American citizens (Malik was of Pakistani descent). Such themes are becoming all too familiar in national headlines around the world. From the perspective of a French student anticipating studying the language on location this summer, these events are more than a disheartening example of political unrest. They suggest a shrinking world. Fear inspires suspicion, which barricades borders for refugees and tourists
alike. This election could influence the outcome of the world as we know it. Final results from Sunday’s election revealed two main contenders for the French presidency. On May 7, finalists Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will run against each other to determine the next elected head of the French Republic. The two candidates offer starkly different plans for France’s future.
Macron states that he wants to project France into the 21st century with a globalized view. Le Pen takes a more protectionist approach, with a focus on preserving French traditions and closing borders. Macron is for the European Union; Le Pen is skeptical of its efficacy. I have not followed this election with the zealous eye I took with last year’s presidential campaign. As a French major and hopeful future expat, I am not proud to
admit this. Deadlines and reports take precedence over news briefings and Google searches. But as this election runs down to the wire, the importance of its impact on our world becomes increasingly more apparent. Once again, the world watches with baited breath as another world power votes on our future. Kate Trebing is a senior in communication with a concentration in public relations. She can be reached at kdtrebing42@students.tntech.edu.
Earth Day serves as reminder to go green LINDSAY MILLS Guest Critic
As we reflect on Earth Day and everyone starts implementing greener practices in their lives, the one choice that has the largest impact is the food you eat. Factory farming is the leading cause of global warming. According to the United Nations, factory farming is responsible for more global greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation industry. Instead of being concerned about driving your car less and dusting off your old bike, simply change up what goes on your plate. It’s as easy as opting for the veggie burger over the regular hamburger, which consumes the same amount of water that you’d use in two months worth of showering.
Is one hamburger worth not showering for two months? The choice is simple. Factory farming is also the leading contributor to deforestation and water pollution. The oceanic dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, which is about the size of Texas, is directly caused by polluted water from animal agriculture runoff in the southern states. In honor of Earth Week, please consider eating more plant-based meals to reduce your carbon footprint. By leaving meat and dairy off your plate a few times this week you will make the biggest impact possible on the earth. The animals and your body will thank you, too. Lindsay Mills is a junior in environmental and sustainability studies. She can be reached at lemills42@students.tntech.edu
Photo courtesy of NASA GLOBAL SELFIE - This mosaic was created from more than 36,000 photographs taken around the world on Earth Day2014.
The History of Earth Day The concept of Earth Day was first proposed by peace activist John McConnell in 1969. The date of April 22 was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, who called the day a "National Environmental Teach-In." It is now observed in 192 countries. According to the first Earth Day organizer, Dennis Hayes, the holiday is now "the largest secular holiday in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people every year."
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‘First Date’ is light fun
Great performances all around and memorable musical numbers make this a highly enjoyable spring production. By CAMERON FOWLER Entertainment Editor There’s perhaps no better time for a light, goodnatured musical comedy than spring - a time when flowers bloom and the semester’s end is in sight. “First Date,” the Tech Players’ spring production, is an exact dose of hilarity with a good helping of sweetness to go along with it. The Players, along with director Mark Harry Creter, have often chosen challenging and sometimes disturbing plays that demand attention and contemplation. “First Date,” however, is the antithesis of that, and even though it tackles heavy themes, it maintains a kind sensibility with memorable musical numbers and characters who lead a self-aware take on the foibles of a modern first date. Taking place entirely in an upscale New York City restaurant, the musical centers on two 20-somethings who are two seemingly polar opposites propped up for a blind date; Aaron (Christian Dare), the clean-cut and nondescript yet wholly nervous businessman, and Casey (Samia Anderson), the creative, free-thinking art gallery employee with “some Asian symbol tattooed on her wrist.” The play follows the detailed awkwardness of a first date and even pokes fun in song (“The Awkward Pause”). As their night progresses, the main characters discover more about each other, leading to Google searches (“The World-Wide Web is Forever”) and Aaron’s conflicting feelings about his Judaism and Casey’s atheism (“The Girl For You”). These songs, spanning many genres, are mostly memorable; the rock-inspired trip through Casey’s past relationships (“That’s Why You Love Me”) is a low point, with a bland sound and lack of lyrical power needed for the song’s narrative importance. Anderson and Dare both bring a balance of sincerity and comical vulnerability that their characters demand.
Dare nails the light bouts of physical comedy which accompany Aaron’s bumbling yet sweet demeanor. Anderson brings an understated sense of attitude which completely sells her character. Both leads play off each with the right amount of hesitation, which eventually morphs in admiration. It’s hard not to feel for both characters at their most honest, such as when Aaron details a note his mother left for him before her death (“The Things I Never Said”). The other patrons in the restaurant often break character themselves and act as swiss-army knives of diverse, hilarious and specific players; Man #2 (Braden Wahl) morphs into Casey’s worrisome friend who repeatedly leaves her invasive voice mail messages (“Bailout Song #1, 2 and 3”), sung by Wahl with rapid precision. Man #1 (Cody Matthews) acts as Aaron’s blunt, fourthwalling-breaking friend Gabe who implores him to keep his ex Allison’s (Sy Matlock) name out of his mouth. The omnipresent Waiter (Julio Nieto) even has a song of his own (“I’d Order Love”). Seeing these characters suddenly shift is part of the musical’s fun, The supporting characters help flesh out the scenery of “First Date,” and often supply the most laughs to juxtapose the central drama of Casey and Aaron’s discoveries. That “First Date” itself is structured like a date is no coincidence: the initial awkwardness eventually breeds discovery and emotion. The Tech Players have outdone themselves with this tight, detailed and superbly-acted musical stocked with likable characters and equally likable performances. With a wide musical palette, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. Even if the personal pain of a first date still lingers, it’s easier to just laugh through it. “First Date” continues performances in Derryberry Hall Auditorium April 25, 27, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. with a special matinee performance on April 29 at 2 p.m.
‘persona 5’ impresses
Photo Courtesy of ComingSoon.net FOUND - This is Jason Segel’s first film since his acclaimed role as author David Foster Wallace in 2015’s ‘The End of the Tour.’
‘The Discovery’ practices dullness By HANNAH BARGER Entertainment Critic Netflix has a shaky track record with original content. For every “Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black” and “Beasts of No Nation,” there is a “Hemlock Grove” or “Fuller House.” I’ll start by saying “The Discovery” is no “Beasts of No Nation,” but it didn’t singlehandedly attempt to ruin my childhood (thanks, “Fuller House”). Set in a near future world where definitive proof of an afterlife has been discovered (get it?) an epidemic of suicides has broken out worldwide. People feel that if they have a guarantee at a second shot, why not take it? The film opens with an interview with Dr. Thomas Harbor, the man whose research led to the titular discovery. Harbor is played by Robert “wow, I didn’t know he was still alive” Redford, and while he is aware of the suicide wave, he doesn’t seem
terribly concerned. Being about a million years old and a scientific genius will do that, I guess. Harbor’s son Will (played by Jason Segel, aka that dude from “How I Met Your Mother”) is less blasé about the whole thing, especially when his love interest Isla (the pale and ever-wistful Rooney Mara) attempts to end her life. After witnessing this traumatic event, Will begins investigating his father’s findings and discovers that the afterlife isn’t nearly as simple as it’s made out to be. This movie was, in my mind, a more depressing spiritual sequel to one of my favorite films, “Wristcutters,” as well as the recent “Black Mirror” episode, San Junipero. All three are stories of the afterlife, suicide and love, but The Discovery skips the fun and charm of the previous two and jumps straight into bleak territory. There is a strong touch of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” in this movie as well, and maybe that’s where The Discovery falls short -- it’s so busy trying to be other, arguably better, movies that it loses its own
identity. It relies harder on its blue and gray color palette to garner emotion than it does on its cast’s chemistry, and that to me is another area where it suffers. I like Rooney Mara. I’m glad Robert Redford is still on this mortal coil. Jason Segel is a fun guy who’s better suited to comedy than drama. But if you asked me how much I cared about any of the characters they play in this movie, I’d be forced to admit that they almost put me to sleep a few times. The recent trend of apathetic movie characters filmed in washed out colors needs to end, unless the film industry is trying to make me wander barefoot around my apartment, feeling empty inside after every other movie. Netflix is trying hard to compete with the movie theater industry, and I have to give them credit for that -- I’d much rather hang out on my couch than actually put on clothing and makeup to sit in a dark room for two hours. But if they hope to succeed, they have to be choosier with the films they greenlight.
The long-running Japanese role-playing series introduces drastic gameplay changes while juggling a colorful cast in its latest entry. By KYLE MCGEE & MASON BUTLER Guest Critics Few games can revolutionize a genre the way that “Persona 5” did for Japanese role-playing games. “Persona 5” is the first major release in the “Persona” series since its predecessor came out in 2008. Development of P5 began in 2013, with the game’s production being delayed roughly four times. It is cause for concern when a game is delayed that much. Critical disasters like “Duke Nukem Forever” experienced delays roughly the same amount of times. However, that is not the case for P5. The five years of the production process led to making one of the most polished JRPGs in recent memory. P5 is a turn-based JRPG developed by Japanese company Atlus, the makers of every “Persona” game. P5 takes influence from each game in the series to create the best complete package available. The combat in P5 is a weakness-based combo system. For example, fire moves are strong against ice, so hitting
Photo Courtesy of kotaku.com NEW DIRECTION - ‘Persona 5’ tells a more mature story, which deals with abuse and suicide, than the series’ previous entries. an ice creature, or “shadow” as they are called in the game, causes the monster to fall down, allowing an extra move. This system makes the traditional tiresome grinding found in JRPGs highly enjoyable. You can string together different styles of attacks or pass the attack onto your party members to keep the combo alive.
Once all shadows are knocked down, you can finish them off with an “AllOut Attack,” which is highly satisfying to watch unfold. Perhaps the most important addition to the battle system of P5 is the negotiation process that is found in the first two games of the series. In “Persona 3” and “Persona 4,” you would get a card shuffle and get to pick
out random cards from a mini-game to earn prizes after defeating the shadows. This is replaced by the opportunity to recruit “the shadow” to your team to battle with you, ask for money or items. The negotiation system is a great addition to the game, but can be difficult to grasp. Often times you feel lost trying to pick the right text options in the discussion with the shadow, which can backfire and cause the fight to continue. However, once you get the hang of the different personality types of the shadows, the negotiations become simple. What always sets the “Persona” series apart from other JRPGs is the colorful cast. P5 boasts arguably the best cast to date, with each character like a friend that you could spend hours just talking. That’s a good thing, because social links are back from P3 and P4. In social links, you must talk with either your party members or non-playable characters during social events to power up groupings based on tarot card arcanas. Each character is separated into an arcana, and leveling up your relationships creates stronger personas inside that
arcana to fight. For the first time in the series, none of the characters have social links that are dead weight. Each character boasts a fun and unique story you care about and want to learn more about. With 20 social links in the game, you have plenty of stories to uncover as well. When you are not balancing JRPG turn-based action with social links, you still have to function as a student.. That is what makes the “Persona” series so strange. You are a high school student who has to balance monotonous school-life with the fun events you’re thrust into. Yet the tiresome events of school are actually enjoyable too. Never did I believe washing laundry or watering a plant would actually be fun, but P5 shocks me once in that regard. P5 is such a deep game a person could write a 30-page review and still not cover everything. I’ll leave it at this: if you enjoy anime, JRPGs, zany stories or social/dating simulators, consider adding P5 to your gaming catalog. “Persona 5” gets a perfect 10/10 from me.
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Coach Satterfield returns from administrative leave By CASSIE CONLEY
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Golden Eagles football coach Marcus Satterfield returned to work April 10 after a 15day paid administrative leave, a university official said. School officials placed Satterfield on leave from an investigation of alleged violations of university policy pertaining to workplace violence, discrimination and harassment. University officials did not release specific details of any allegations. A letter dated March 26 informed the coach he was being placed on leave until further notice. Officials have yet to release any results of their
investigation. “The report is not completed, but all questions that needed to be asked have been asked,” Athletic Director Mark Wilson said. While on leave, officials instructed Satterfield to surrender his office keys, Eagle Card and other access items. He also was instructed not to contact other football coaches, athletic department staff members, student athletes or any other student, parent or staff member “who may have information related to the investigation,” according to a letter from Leslie Crickenberger, associate vice president of human resources. Satterfield, a native of Greenback, Tennessee, joined Tech in January
Satterfield 2016, previously serving as the offensive coach for Temple University football team. In his first season at Tech, Satterfield revamped the football program, a move that led to the departure of 16 players. The coach told The Oracle in a previous interview that roster changes are typical with the arrival of a new coaching staff.
Tech baseball beats Vandy By MARCUS HANSON
Sports Editor
Not even the rain could stop the Golden Eagles on their pursuit of toppling the No. 19 Vanderbilt Commodores. On April 11, Tech had one of their biggest wins of the baseball season. They played the Commodores in Nashville and won the
game 5-2. “Our guys came into tonight very focused with the mindset of beating the game of baseball and not worrying who was on the other side of the diamond,” said Tech baseball head coach Matt Bragga. “We have a really good team, so when we execute pitches and do the right things, we have a chance to win anytime
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we play. And that’s what we did tonight,” Bragga said. The victory marked the second for the Golden Eagles over Vanderbilt since 2013, when the team upset the then-ranked No. 2 Commodores. The Golden Eagles next play against Middle Tennessee State University April 25 at 6 p.m. at Busch Stadium.
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OVC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP: The Golden Eagles are attending the Ohio Valley Conference Golf Tournament in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The team will be playing Austin Peay, Belmont, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Kentucky, Jacksonville State, Morehead State, Murray State, SIUE, Tennessee State and UT Martin. The team played Monday, and will continue to play Tuesday and Wednesday.