Dr. Richard Campbell, Journalism, told the Associated Press and Chattanooga Times-Free Press former Vice President "Gore will be treated like any other faculty member" in a discussion regarding the restraint placed on students’ comments to the media at Columbia University.
Campbell and Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Journalism, were quoted in The Tennessean regarding the Columbia gag order on Gore’s class.
Beverly Keel, Recording Industry, commented on the style of Faith Hill’s music in the Tennessean.
Dr. Paul Fischer, Recording Industry, discussed the music industry and the possible effects that could result if controversial rap star Eminem won a Grammy award with WGNS-FM, WLAC-FM, and TRN.
WMOT-FM was featured on Kaleidoscope, which aired on WCTE-TV, Channel 22 in Cookeville.

Student Affairs
The Tennessee Tribune interviewed several students involved in the Up ‘til Dawn fund-raising event.
The Tennessean addressed student reactions during former Vice President Al Gore’s first day of teaching.

General Interest
The Knoxville News-Sentinel commended former Vice President Al Gore for his decision to enter the teaching field.
The registration process for former Vice President Al Gore’s class was announced by the Associated Press.
The size, shape, and scope of Gore’s class was discussed during a recent meeting at MTSU, reported the Tennessee Tribune, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, and Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The number of students who signed up for Gore’s class during the first day of registration at MTSU was mentioned by the Associated Press and The Tennessean.
The Associated Press, The Record, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, Deseret News and Memphis Commercial Appeal noted Gore was greeted by about 20 protesters as he began his first day of lecturing at MTSU.
The Bulletin’s Frontrunner noted Gore "appeared unmoved by the protest."
Channel 17-Fox News aired a report on Gore’s first day at MTSU.


A letter to The Tennessean encouraged students to have an open mind to the learning experience that could be gained in Gore’s class, regardless of whether or not they agreed with him.
The Tennessean published a letter encouraging students to take Gore’s class for a new understanding of history by someone who has lived it.
A Tennessean article summarized the events that led to Gore’s decision to teach at MTSU.
Dr. Terry Whiteside, Psychology, and Dr. J.P. Montgomery, dean of the Honors College, gave tips for surviving on campus while the Gore classes were in session, noted The Tennessean .
The Tennessean discussed two politicians who have entered the world of teaching, including Gore.
Dianna Zeh, director of Outreach and Distance Learning, discussed the university’s on-line program with the Nashville Business Journal.
Two events celebrating African American History Month were announced in Nashville Woman.
The Gospel Extravaganza was announced in Music & Ministry magazine.
A study of pet therapy work by Cathy Crooks, Residential Life, was featured in the "Volunteer Heroes" segment on WSMV-TV Channel 4.
WSIX-FM mentioned MTSU’s concerns about stray cats living on campus.
The Tennessean interviewed Doug Williams, News &Public Affairs, and two students regarding the growing concern for stray cats on campus.
The Tennessean published a letter regarding growing concern for stray cats on campus.


LOCAL NEWS

Administration
Dr. R. Eugene Smith, interim president, and Dr. Ken Hollman, Martin Chair of Insurance, were pictured in the M’boro Sun accepting a $2,000 check from Auto Owners for the Martin Chair of Insurance scholarship program.
Smith expressed his support for basketball coach Randy Wiel, despite the loss of 10 consecutive games, in the Southern Standard.




Athletics
The DNJ featured two articles on the 22nd annual Groundhog Day Luncheon and its record attendance.

Basic and Applied Sciences
The DNJ announced Dr. Hari Garbharran, Geography and Geology, and other MTSU geography professors, received grants to study the shantytowns in South Africa.
A correction was printed in the DNJ regarding the source of funds given to the geography department to study the shantytowns.
The Concrete Industry Management program will offer four $8,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen with donations received from the Tennessee Ready Mixed Concrete Association, announced the Ashland City Times, Lewisburg Tribune, and Portland Leader.
Paul Craig, Aerospace, discussed how students could benefit from a relationship between the university and NASA in the M’boro Sun.
Dr. Gary White, Chemistry, was quoted in the DNJ regarding the 7th annual Demomania, a day of demonstrations shown to high school students to spark their interest in chemistry.
The Science Olympiad, a science competition held for middle school and high school students at MTSU, was announced in the DNJ.
A feature story on Dr. Cliff Ricketts, Agribusiness and Agriscience, appeared in the Lebanon Democrat. A sidebar regarding his involvement in developing a new kind of engine accompanied the story.
Ricketts discussed how alternative fuels could be used to power cars in the near future with the DNJ.
Dr. Jo Edwards, Adams Chair of Excellence in HealthCare Services, discussed the importance of university sponsorship of the annual Health Occupations Students of America regional competition held on campus.
The M’boro Sun announced the Army ROTC program has been named number one in the nation.

Business
Dr. James Burton, dean of the College of Business, is co-author of two books focusing on aspects of small businesses, the DNJ announced.
Dr. Al DePrince Jr, Business and Economic Research Center, discussed the state’s manufacturing recession in the Greenville Sun, Johnson City Press, and Jackson Sun.


Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, discussed the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2000 with the DNJ.
Dr. Scott Inks, Management and Marketing, was quoted in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette concerning farmers placing supply orders through the Internet.

Education and Behavioral Science
Dr. Teresa Robinson, Human Sciences, discussed her classes involvement in assisting the MTSU Dames Club with their Fashion Show and Luncheon in a DNJ column.
Dr. Race Bergman, Elementary and Special Education, commented on the suggestion that increasing pay for teachers will improve schools, in the M’boro Sun.
Dr. Dianne Bartley, HPERS, explained how aerobic exercise can enhance mental health as much as medicine can in the M’boro Sun.
Lisa Sheehan-Smith, Human Sciences, said many people don’t pay enough attention to their bodies to know they are overweight, noted the M’boro Sun.

Liberal Arts
Dr. Amy Staples, History, discussed the financial debt placed on the UN by the United States with the M’boro Sun.
Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology & Anthropology, believes public servants can divorce their personal convictions and uphold the law when necessary, noted the M’boro Sun.
The "2001 MTSU Flute Festival" was announced in the M’boro Sun.
Poetry by Emily Dickinson was part of the Renaissance Center Recitals in the Rotunda Series at MTSU, the Franklin Review-Appeal announced.
The DNJ spoke with Dr. Janet Belsky, Psychology, concerning the effects of Valentine’s Day on teens.
Dr. Greg Schmidt, Psychology, and the Sociology Department were sources of information for a DNJ article regarding the divorce rate in the county.

Mass Communication
Dr. Richard Campbell, Journalism, stated former Vice President Al Gore will be treated like all other faculty members regarding his lectures becoming public record, noted the Asheville Citizen-Times, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, Dyersburg State Gazette, Jackson Sun, Greeneville Sun, Oak Ridger, Cookeville Herald Citizen, Johnson City Press, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Union City Daily Messenger, and Bristol Herald Courier.

Dr. Teresa Mastin, Journalism, was quoted in the DNJ regarding Lens Crafters’ decision to sponsor a Christian comedian.
Matthew O’Brien, Recording Industry, discussed how difficult it is to stop people from using Napster with the M’boro Sun.

Student Affairs
Maggie Prugh, Coordinator of Student Organizations and Community Service, and Tasha Bandy, were quoted in two M’boro Sun articles concerning the importance of being involved with the Habitat for Humanity project.
The following newspapers recognized students on the fall 2000 Dean’s List: Kingsport Times News, Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Winchester Herald-Chronicle, Manchester Times, Elk Valley Times, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, Carthage Courier, Lewis County Herald, Maryville Daily Times, Hickman County Times, and Sullivan County News.
Graduates were recognized in the following newspapers: Gallatin News-Examiner, Lebanon Democrat, Southern Standard, and Sullivan County News.
The Camden Chronicle recognized students in the 2001 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Steve Youngblood and Cherie Branch were pictured in the DNJ looking at valentine gifts in Stones River Mall.
Samantha Martin, senior majoring in art education, discussed her efforts in teaching art at the Boys and Girls Club.
Several students were pictured in the DNJ climbing the wall in the Recreation Center.
The Rutherford Courier recognized Stephanie Wright who was recently elected treasurer of the Delta Pi chapter of Kappa Delta.
Theresa Moore, aerospace graduate student, was interviewed by the DNJ regarding Southwest Airlines’ adoption of Bellwood School.
Amanda Rose Cauthen, MTSU freshman, was killed in a car accident , the DNJ reported.
Several students gave their impressions of former Vice President Al Gore’s first class in the DNJ.
A protest of Gore’s class by about 20 people was noted in the Oak Ridger, Dyersburg State Gazette, Maryville Daily Times, Johnson City Press, and Lebanon Democrat.
Christie Peavyhouse, freshman, was pictured in the Fentress Courier with Gore.


The Columbia Daily Herald interviewed senior Shane Newson, one of the students taking Gore’s class.
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was pictured in the M’boro Sun donating a check to MTSU’s police department’s drug and alcohol awareness program.

General Interest
The DNJ announced a new bid package for the horse coliseum will be disclosed soon.
The MTSU presidential search committee is expected to hold its first meeting in March, the DNJ reported.
Doug Williams, director of News & Public Affairs, discussed the basics of Gore’s class with the DNJ.
Williams also noted the media response given to Gore becoming the newest MTSU professor, was the most extensive of any event in university history.
Williams addressed the size and scope of Gore’s class with the DNJ.
In another DNJ article, Williams explained Gore would not be paid through state funds, the operating budget, or student fees.
The DNJ announced Don Edwards, popular western song stylist, and Johnny Western, legendary TV/western movie personality, performed at the KUC.
The Hobgood Elementary School PTO board expressed its gratitude to MTSU family housing for assisting in its 8-month nonperishable food drive in a letter to the DNJ and M’boro Sun editors.
Opinions expressed by Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Journalism, in his weekly DNJ feature about former Vice President Al Gore’s decision to teach at MTSU were opposed in two letters to the DNJ.
A letter to the DNJ expressed support for Gore’s teaching efforts and for Kimbrell’s right to express opinions in his weekly column.
The following papers announced Gore will meet with university officials to discuss plans for his class: Johnson City Press, Oak Ridger, Post-Athenian, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, Sevierville Mountain Press, and Columbia Daily Herald.
Results of Gore’s first visit to campus were reported in the following newspapers: Johnson City Press, Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Dyersburg Gazette, Columbia Daily Herald, Lebanon Democrat, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Elizabethton Star, Union City Daily Messenger, and Rutherford Courier.
A reverting to populism cost Gore the presidency, stated a letter to the DNJ editor.


A letter to the editor of the DNJ stated Gore lacks the credibility needed as a teacher.
In two separate DNJ letters, Gore is praised for his community concerns and described as "highly qualified to teach at university."
In a response to another letter, the DNJ published a public opinion letter stating Gore can only teach students how to cheat and lie.
Gore is accused of trying to continue to live off taxpayers’ money in a letter to the DNJ.
A letter to the DNJ addressed the spiteful talk about Gore in letters to newspapers and on talk radio.
The Crossville Chronicle stated many people will benefit from Gore’s decision to teach.
The Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle mentioned Gore’s classes will be "on the record."
The following newspapers announced Gore’s decision to teach at MTSU: Cookeville Herald-Citizen, Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Carthage Courier, Rutherford Courier, and Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.
The Maryville Daily Times supported Gore’s career change.
The Johnson City Press and Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle announced registration for Gore’s class would be limited to 125 students.
An informal drawing of all those registered for Gores class was held to select students for his first class at MTSU, the DNJ reported.
A DNJ column written by Dan Whittle addressed Gore’s new job as professor.
Gore was interviewed after his second day of class by the DNJ.
Dr. James Huhta, Center for Historic Preservation, explained the process taken to receive approval for a $10 million agreement, signed by Gov. Don Sundquist, to promote the Stones River National Battlefield, reported the DNJ, Hendersonville Star News, Johnson City Press, Oak Ridger, Morristown Citizen Tribune, and Shelbyville Times-Gazette .
Two separate Rutherford Courier articles announced upcoming events to be held during African American History Month.
The DNJ featured an article on the Gospel Music Extravaganza, part of AAHM.
Alumnus Karla Winfrey discussed "Entrepreneurship in the New Millennium" as part of the African American History Month celebration.
Ralph Wiley, author and journalist, spoke on"Black Community in the New Millennium," noted the DNJ.
Wiley stressed the role of the individual in building a better community in his keynote address, reported the DNJ.

The DNJ recognized the three women from Murfreesboro who received awards at the Unity Luncheon.
Mary Mills was recognized at the annual Unity Luncheon, reported the Franklin Review-Appeal.
The Mob’s Sun announced the annual Community Health Education and Promotion Fair held in conjunction with African American History Month.
The events ending the celebration of African American History Month were announced in the Rutherford Courier.
More than 100 students from local schools attended the African American History Month Children’s Luncheon.
U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon pitched the academic abilities of MTSU to NASA officials in hopes of developing a partnership with them, reported the Marshall Gazette, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, and Carthage Courier.
Dr. John Paul Montgomery, dean of College of University Honors, was featured in the "Newsmaker" feature of the DNJ
The DNJ encouraged the community to assist the Honors College in raising matching funds, in the amount of $2 million, needed to construct a building just for the Honors College.
The DNJ listed nearly 30 faculty members involved in the 2001 class of the Faculty Leadership Academy, which was launched last year to enhance leadership potential.
Carol Puryear, Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service, was interviewed by the Shelbyville Times-Gazette regarding the assistance received by Creative Training Solutions in redesigning the Business Learning Center/Computer Lab.
News & Public Affairs staff members Tom Tozer, director of media relations, and Lisa L. Rollins, assistant director, received CASE awards for "Today’s Response" and "MTSU on the Record," respectively, announced the DNJ.
Robyn Kilpatrick, director of the Development Office, was pictured in the Lebanon Wilson World receiving a donation from Toshiba America for MTSU’s scholarship program.
Plans are under way for the annual Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration to be held Oct. 5-7 at MTSU, announced the M’boro Sun.
A Elementary/Middle School Curriculum class is being offered through MTSU at the Lewisburg Campus, the Marshall Gazette announced.
The Fayette County Review announced the Center for Historic Preservation is searching for century farm owners.


In a M’boro Sun article concerning a year-round calendar for schools, it was suggested MTSU students could assist in tutorial programs.
Several stories written by Sidelines were published by University Wire: "Speaker urges responsible lifestyle for MTSU Greek community," "New MTSU degree available completely online," and "Bush teaches decision-making 101."