The All State

” Yeah, I do text and drive. It’s probably not the safest thing to do though. I wrecked because of it.” Brandon Caldwell, junior medical technology major.

“I do it and I admit it’s completely wrong and I’ve probably almost crashed about a thousand times because of it. The law is actually good and people should follow it including me, but who am I to talk?” Cassandra Vergason, freshman psychology major

“I do it, but I still agree with laws that have been passed. It’s really dangerous and I feel like it’s really causing a lot of accidents.”
Ryan Sexton, senior history major

I do text and drive, but I’m pretty good at it so I haven’t wrecked. I haven’t almost wrecked. I think the laws are good and they’re there for a reason, but I still do it; but I’m OK at it so that makes it OK.
Keraston Blunk, freshman physical therapy major

By Staff Reports

“I support the freedom of speech, but I believe that certain people do more to hurt their cause.”

—Ryan Boyd, senior English major

“If they’re trying to convert people, it seems like it would make more sense if they preached a message of love, instead of bigotry and hate.”
—Joy Blair, sophomore music liberal studies major

“There is a point where freedom of speech goes into freedom of personal space. When they berate somebody it just turns you off. They should listen.”
—Amber Gaulden, senior theater major

“I believe the evangelists should ask permission before coming to campus so they can be scheduled and not take everyone by surprise.”
—Courtney Gill, freshman mathematics major

Your Take

“I just think it’s kind of dumb. I think it would be more effective to put up posters or something. I would rather see posters everywhere.”
— Samantha Weems, freshman health and human performance major

“Its perfectly fine because the university hasn’t put any regulations or guidelines up. They’ve kind of taken a hands-off approach. It’s brought up every single time, but no one ever comes to our Senate meetings to express concerns. I think it’s getting students involved on campus and getting them excited about school spirit.”
­— Chris Drew, senior business manager

“I’m looking forward to getting a 4.0 and meeting a lot of people. I hope to get all I need to get out of APSU, and I want to go to all events and take in all the freebies.”
Joe Marler, freshman political science major

“I want to learn to be independent and organize my time. I don’t want to be dependent on my parents. I’m excited to get to my classes and to meet new people.”
Bola Oyebade, freshman history education major

“I want to pick a major that will help me figure out what to do in life. I want to socialize more and become more responsible and independent and do my homework. I am responsible for succeeding or failing.”
Kobe Crawford, freshman undecided

“I want to have an experience of a life time while becoming independent. I hope to expand my connections and become a better student while learning to meet others and to use my time wisely.”
Paige Marrs, freshman undecided

“I am looking forward to being on my own and being responsible for me. It’s going to be a test to see if am ready for adulthood. I expect to be more of a social person and to become more of a public speaker.”
Casey Brown, freshman radiology major