Often times, student’s roles in the world of undergraduate academia are enacted behind campus walls. On a typical day, papers are written and research is done in a point-to-point method of communication between student and professor.

As these individuals progress closer to graduation, graduate school and the demands of the professional workforce, it is essential that students learn to expand their voices.  They must learn to conduct and present their work in their fields of discipline with confidence and precision.

So when the yearly opportunity arose for students to present their research and ideas in a national public forum, a number of Jacksonville University students sought to take it.

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research, held from March 29 through 31 at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, provided an environment for students to present research interactively and learn to navigate the workings of a professional academic conference.

“One of the most prestigious public forums is NCUR for undergraduates,” said Janet Haavisto, Ph.D., professor of English and JU director of University Honors and Enrichment Programs.

From JU, 34 students submitted 28 research projects for consideration. For a variety of reasons from funding to distance to conflicting schedules, this narrowed it down to 11 students who went on to present at NCUR.

Accompanied by Dr. Haavisto, these students were among the more than 2,900 national and international undergraduate students who participated in presenting at the conference.

“It is a very big deal on one’s resume to have on there that your research has been accepted for presentation at NCUR,” said Dr. Haavisto. “It’s even more impressive if you can say on your resume that you actually presented your research at NCUR.”

The research at the conference represented all disciplines from fine arts to direct science and included oral, poster, performance and gallery presentations. The diversity of research disciplines accepted and exhibited at NCUR is one of the main reasons JU elects this particular conference in which to apply a large amount of the schools undergraduate research money, said Dr. Haavisto.

“JU students always do a very fine job,” said Dr. Haavisto. “One of the values of taking them is that they see that they present as well as, or better than, the other students there. They present far better than many students. They’re always surprised by that.”

Additionally, the students who attended the conference benefited by receiving the chance to observe established professionals in a variety of fields speak. When students were not presenting or watching one another’s presentations, they had the freedom to attend presentations of their choice.

“It gives them an unforgettable experience,” said Dr. Haavisto.

Notable speakers included 2007 Nobel Prize winner Mario R. Capecchi; award winning author, essayist and editor Anne Fadiman; and ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox.

This year the speakers all focused, interestingly, on avoiding this notion of being in competition with one’s colleagues, but instead, working synergistically with them, said Dr. Haavisto.

Another advantage of NCUR for students was that because the conference is so large and condensed with students, a number of graduate schools from around the country participated in a graduate school fair for them.

For the students who participated in NCUR, there was much to be gained from their preparation, practical experience and observation of others.

“The students, when they start going to their professional conferences, will already have experience with it,” said Dr. Haavisto. “They’ll know how to dress; they’ll know how to behave; and they’ll know what to expect.”

All Jacksonville University students are eligible to apply with undergraduate research for presentation at NCUR. For those interested in participating, next year’s NCUR will be hosted by the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Open submission and consideration for research abstracts is expected to begin in the second half of the fall semester.

Three Winners Swap out $1 for $218 Million in a Lottery Like No Other

With a $1 investment, three winners from three different states reaped in the reward of $218 million from Friday’s record-setting Mega Millions jackpot, according to a CNN article. After selecting the same sets of winning numbers, the jackpot of $656 million, before taxes, was split evenly three ways.  The state of anticipation leading up to this drawing led to a total amount of $1,491,082,267 being spent on the game since it declared its last winner in January.  The odds of winning were approximately 176 million-to-one.

Lost Information Potentially Exposes 800,000 California Residents

A test of California’s child support system’s ability to be run remotely resulted in the names, Social Security numbers and other private records of about 800,000 adults and children to be leaked, according to an Associated Press article.  The California Department of Child Support Services announced Thursday that four computer storage devices went missing while in the possession of IBM and Iron Mountain Inc.  The computer cartridges were sent to IBM as a disaster simulation to test the facility’s ability to operate remotely.  All of those who were potentially affected were informed by e-mail.

U.S. to Apply New Iranian Oil Sanctions

New sanctions on purchasers of Iranian oil have been approved by President Obama, according to a BBC article.  The president stated that there is enough oil in the world market so that U.S. allies boycotting oil from the country would not ache by doing so. This will put major international pressure on heavy importers of Iranian oil as well as Iran, which is attempting to develop a nuclear enrichment program. The U.S. as well as other western countries are suspicious of this move although Iran insists that the program is peaceful. Additionally, an EU oil embargo will come into effect in June, furthering the pressure.

CEO of Apple Confronts Dangerous Factory Conditions

An audit has been commissioned by Apple Inc. criticizing the hazardous working conditions and long hours of some of the company’s Chinese plants where their products are made, according to an article in the New York Times.  This occurred only one day after Timothy Cook, Apple’s chief executive, toured one of the plants operated by Foxconn.  Foxconn declared that it would reduce working hours and significantly increase wages in its factories. The company violated Chinese labor laws and in some instances put workers through 60 hour work weeks.  Cook seeks to tackle the issues of how Apple’s products are made, many of which first surfaced under his predecessor, Steven Jobs.

Mayor Sets Aside $750,000 to Keep JEDC Doors Open

Mayor of Jacksonville Alvin Brown has set aside money in the Mayor’s Office contingency account in order to keep the former Jacksonville Economic Development Commission running through the end of September, according to an article in the Florida Times Union. This commission was only funded by the City Council to run until the end of last month.  This plan will require council approval and would use $47,000 from the Mayor’s Office contingency account, approximately $374,000 from another city account and about $155,000 more from savings the city obtained from Gator Bowl events and the Florida-Georgia game. The mayor suggested renaming the extended commission the Office of Economic Development.

Two New Animal Shelters Open in Jacksonville

Two new “no kill” animal shelters have opened in southside Jacksonville in order to better accommodate the large amounts of homeless pets in the city, according to a News4Jax article. Each facility has space enough to hold from 150 to 200 animals, and because they are no kill shelters animals that come in when there is not enough room for them will not be immediately euthanized.  This is especially important as it is the time of year when local shelters typically see an increase in the drop-off rates of kittens and puppies.  While these shelters take some weight off of the Jacksonville Humane Society, they are still in need of help and are actively seeking volunteers.

The current Supreme Court debate surrounding the constitutionality of the 2010 Affordable Care and Prevention Act, popularly termed “Obamacare,” has placed the law on political center stage. As the court attempts to reach a decision, the law appears to be sweating under the limelight. The political theatre seems to be torn between the echoes of cheering applause and frenzies of airborne tomatoes, both of which spiral out from a quarreling crowd.

This discussion over the act does not, by any means, end behind caucus doors. Conversations resonate throughout the country, opinions echo from radio, and television sets and word of mouth fuse in a seemingly constant wave of voice.  At times it seems that there is a surplus of opinion and straggling shortage of straightforward information. This presents a daunting task for individuals on which voices to believe.

“It [the act] is largely misunderstood,” said Stephen Baker, Ph.D., Jacksonville University professor of political science. “People have feelings about it without much information, so much of the debate is empty or inane.”

This is furthered by the November presidential election coming ever closer; this public interest has served as a political party battleground complete with mudslinging, personal attacks and the not-so-occasional burst of red-faced vehemence.

“The health care system needs reform, but whether either party’s plan is actually viable and effective is yet to be known due to the fact that political parties are too busy using this issue to demonize their opponents to gain political edge and to distract from other pressing issues,” said sophomore John Hal Connor Pennix, a political science and psychology double major.

A number of other countries have government paid healthcare so that insurance is not necessary for individual citizens, said Baker.

“We are one of the only major first world countries that doesn’t have government healthcare,” said Pennix.

The current healthcare system in place for America presents a fee for service approach, said Baker.  Americans purchase medical insurance upon their will. The problem with this is that there are 47 million people who are not covered by insurance providers.  If those individuals who do not have insurance are inflicted with a life threatening illness, their medical costs are assumed by others.  The law aims to stop the costs of these individuals, termed free riders, by requiring citizens to purchase health care.

Since 260 million Americans are already covered by health care plans, they will not be affected by this aspect of the law. It only applies to individuals who do not have it, said Baker.

Other aspects of the act include the stipulation that insurance providers will no longer be able to exclude people from their health care for pre-existing conditions or put lifetime limits on how much money an individual can use up under an insurance plan for their medical expenses.

Another issue with the current healthcare system, said Baker, is that 17 percent of all money spent in the United States is on health care. This cost is proportionally twice that of some other comparable countries, although the nation’s longevity, or average lifespan, is in the moderate level.

“The problem with fee for service is that doctors only make money when people are sick,” Baker said. “What if we could provide incentives for wellness instead? It [the act] tries to change the incentive system to one that rewards wellness.”

Opponents of the Affordable Care and Prevention Act object to this, saying that it gives the government too much control.  One argument compares the mandated purchase of healthcare to that of the government requiring Americans to purchase broccoli.

On the other side, proponents of the law contend that, although the initial cost will be high, once the system begins rolling it will, in effect, reduce the costs of health care and set up a preventative wellness system that will improve the overall health of the nation.

The Supreme Court’s decision is anticipated to be finalized in June, according to a CNN article. This will undoubtedly, whichever direction it turns to, hold sway over the results of the forthcoming election.

In the end it boils down to the traditional argument of American politics. It is one that follows the country from the early words of the Federalists’ trails through the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and perpetuates daily within each modern legislative decision.

The question of how much government control America should have remains unanswered and controversial.

The subjective nature of this question makes speculation on the court’s future ruling difficult. As the commotions of debate continue in the remaining months, little will be certain. Only the pressing forth of time will be able to reveal the fate of the law as well as the after effects of whether it is granted or denied constitutionality.

The concept of the nation’s economy is one shrouded in myths and frustrations. The daily media talks from all sides, chattering of statistics, accusations and tentative political promises. The nation hears that it is bad. It feels the weight on its minds, wallets and time clocks.

However, after all the bickering is said and done, those who live and interact within this economy are left to untangle the mish-mash of information. Questions often remain on where the nation really stands and, most importantly, onto what side of the spectrum it is leaning.

This realm of questions holds a particular weight of importance as graduation edges closer. For students about to emerge into the workforce as well as those soon to follow, it is important to know what to expect beyond university gates.

“The U.S. economy is recovering from its most severe economic decline since the Great Depression,” said John Buck, Ph.D., professor of economics. “This Great Recession, as it is sometimes called, began in 2007 under President Bush and ended in late 2009. It will take several more years before we return to economic conditions similar to those before the downturn.”

After the recent recession met its end in late 2009, positive economic growth began to reemerge. Growth averaged 3 percent in 2010 and 1.7 percent in 2011.

“It’s slowly recovering but there are still some hurdles that the economy has to go over,” said Carol Dole, Ph.D., associate professor of economics.  “We see unemployment falling and continue to see real GDP grow, but slowly. We seem to be on a path of growth.”

Continuation down this pathway will rely on reduction of debt and deficit problems in the fiscal house as well as increases in investment and capital. This is an inherently difficult situation.  In a less than ideal economic situation, business is hesitant to risk money on expansion. However, the economy relies on this to recover.

This situation has had a noticeably frustrating impact.

“It’s made it extremely difficult to get a job,” said sophomore David Bilbray. “I have been trying for the past two years and haven’t had very many promising opportunities.”

While the future is uncertain, according to forecasts by the Congressional Budget Office, a non-partisan government agency of professional economists, the employment situation will improve slowly over the next four years.  Employment conditions are not expected to return to their pre-recession state until approximately 2016.

However, when it comes to encouraging recovery and increases in job opportunities, one of the most common misconceptions is the notion that the government can create them.

“The government has been laying people off because they can’t afford it,” Dole said. “They may be able to create the environment for economic growth but they can’t create these jobs.”

She was in no way alone in this notion.

“People should not assume that politicians understand economics,” Buck said. “Many of the proposals put forth by candidates seem to be based on wishful thinking rather than economic realities. They promise painless economic prosperity, (e.g., no tax increases or no reductions in government benefits), in the same way that late-night infomercials promise you can look like the models in their ads if you just buy their products.”

Buck elaborated on this.

“For example, federal government revenues as a percentage of the size of the economy are below historical norms and expenditures are above normal. Some U.S. citizens need to pay more taxes and some residents need to receive fewer government services. Conservatives extremists refuse to consider tax increases and liberal extremists will not allow reforms of entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare.”

With this said, the question remains on how students should prepare themselves for success within the environment they are soon to enter.

“They should expect a very rough job market,” Dole said. “We are trying to encourage students to get internships, get experience and make contacts. It is important to get your foot in the door. Communication skills are important, and critical thinking skills are important.”

With emerging college students making up a large section of the currently unemployed, this competitive edge is heavily emphasized.

“Employers want new college graduates to be able to think critically, to communicate effectively, to be creative, and to work well in a collaborative environment,” Buck said. “If students want an edge in the upcoming job market, they should seek courses and professors that challenge them to improve in these areas.”

Some ways that students can improve their communication skills are to take advantage of their resources such as the Jacksonville University Writing Center and courses which focus special attention on constructing papers.

As the clock ticks and the upcoming years unfold, it seems that it will be an uphill, but promising, battle for both the economy and those stepping out to work within it.

Canadian Province Legalizes Brothels
In a controversial decision, Ontario’s top court legalized brothels on March 26, according to a CNN article. A panel of five judges argued that Canadian laws prohibiting prostitution unfairly discriminated against the occupation and put prostitutes at risk by pushing the industry underground. The legalization is intended to create safer working environments for those in the industry.  However, while brothels are now permitted indoors, solicitation of customers on the streets remains banned due to the court ruling this “a reasonable limit on the right to freedom of expression.”

Backlash against Employer demands for Facebook Passwords
Two U.S. senators are attempting to prompt investigations on whether employers asking for Facebook passwords during job interviews are in violation of federal privacy laws, according to an Associated Press article. In response to the recent trend of public and private agencies around the country asking job seekers for their social media credentials,  New York’s Charles Schumer and Connecticut’s Richard Blumenthal are calling on the Justice Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to look into the practice’s legality.  On Friday, Facebook threatened legal action against the practice as it violates the company’s policy against password sharing. Viewing of job applicant’s profiles also opens up windows for discrimination since information protected under the federal employment law, such as race, gender, age and religion, is displayed on Facebook.

SAT and ACT Tighten Rules in Response to Cheating
After uncovering a cheating scandal involving dozens of high school students, the SAT and ACT college entrance exams will begin requiring photographic identification cards from students, according to a New York Times article. In response to students using fake IDs to take the tests for other students in exchange for money, the testing services are also enacting a number of other changes.  Photographs will be uploaded when students apply and checked when they arrive at the testing center. There is also talk about sending photos as an attachment to their scores when they are sent to colleges but this is under debate due to possibility for discrimination.

National Gas Prices Kick it up Again
Continuing along the not-so-recent trend, the national average gas prices saw another increase. As of March 27, the national average for regular gasoline reached $3.898 a gallon, according to AAA.  This national price increased 5 cents from the previous week’s cost of $3.846 a gallon and the previous year’s cost of $3.584 a gallon. The current average gasoline price for Florida reached $3.911 per gallon.

State Purchases Homes and Businesses For I-95 Project
The state of Florida has begun buying Jacksonville homes and businesses in order to accommodate a $150 million road widening and bridge project, according to an article in the Florida Times Union. This project will construct a bridge spanning Hendricks Avenue, Kings Avenue and Montana Avenue. In order to complete the project the state will need to acquire 151 properties and has budgeted $60 million for its completion.  Construction is anticipated to start in January and span three years. So far one home has been purchased along 1-95 and one business, an auto repair shop, is in negotiations to be potentially bought.

Photo by Grace Singer

Amidst twisting stretches of interstates, intersections, medians and merge lanes, the city of Jacksonville seems to be one scattered in orange. Neon traffic cones, warning signs and flashing lights appear to have incorporated themselves as staples in the Jacksonville cultural landscape in recent years.

This recent influx of road construction projects has had a notable impact on travelers moving in and out the of Arlington area. Construction stretches out in a web like manner from the area, bearing down on the hearts, minds and gas tanks of commuter students and faculty alike.

“It’s slowed it down a lot and going anywhere after 7 p.m. is a hassle,” said sophomore commuter student David Bilbray.

There are approximately 27 road work projects under current construction in the Jacksonville area, according to a database on northfloridaroads.com.

Some of the closest construction areas to the campus are those impacting Merrill Road, Ft. Caroline Road and State Road 9A.  One construction area in particular of Ft. Caroline Road, part of the Better Jacksonville Plan, has been underway since late 2009 and will continue for an undetermined time past its projected end date of April 2012, according to an article in The Florida Times Union.  The road will be receiving updates such as upgraded drainage, lights, sidewalks and bike paths. Additionally, west of 9A , the road will be expanded from two lanes to three with a center turn lane.

“Despite a now pleasant and quick commute for the past month, the two or more years of construction seemed obnoxiously intrusive and slow for a 300 yard stretch of asphalt,” said sophomore commuter William MacIssac. “I commute from Arlington, just down the road. Pre-construction it took about ten minutes, during construction it took twenty minutes and now, post-construction, it takes me ten minutes again. It didn’t even ameliorate my commuting experience that much in the long run, but I live just a few miles away.”

For those headed a farther distance, construction still plays a role in many people’s commutes. A structural repair and repainting project on the Mathews Bridge is currently leading to nightly detours which impact those who travel west from the school. For those headed southeast, there is construction on Southside Boulevard. Traveling northeast, many commuters encounter construction on the Dames Point Bridge.

“When they were doing the Dames Point Bridge it added anywhere from 10-20 minutes to my daily commute,” said freshman commuter Eric Byrd. “Without the delays it would take me 40-45 minutes. You’re used to it in Jacksonville. It happens all the time. I’m a commuter; I have to commute, so I just deal.”

This is only one of a number of projects affecting SR-9A, others include resurfacing the pavement between Monument to St. Johns Bluff and installing an Intelligent Transportation System communication from Atlantic Blvd to I-95 North, according to records on the Florida Department of Transportation website.

Even further on down the roads, construction is also a notable occurrence on the Jacksonville portion of interstate roads I-10, I-95 and I-295, according to the FDOT website.

While the construction lining city roads inevitably leads to some honked horns, worn pedals and pulled hair, it is a necessary evil for the city. The quality of the infrastructure must be maintained and traffic patterns must be adapted for the safety of the changing populations.

In the meantime, the best that commuters can do is take a deep breath, let out a sigh and proceed with caution.

Photo by Grace Singer

Making their second debut onto Jacksonville University’s campus, the prominent and somewhat infamous JU Graffiti wall, known as the J’s, has returned. These stone structures, placed purposefully together to showcase the acronym JU, have been repainted, revamped and relocated to their seemingly final home, the roundabout on the North entrance of campus.

Originally intended as a graffiti wall, the senior gift from the class of 2011 developed into the sculptural representation of two juxtaposed J’s.

However, the use of the J’s as a spray-painted hodgepodge became the subject of controversy almost overnight after the sculpture’s initial placement in the fountain space in front of the Kinne Center.  They were removed in October after a string of aesthetic complaints amongst students and faculty.

“It [moving the J’s] was a university wide decision,” said Dr. Karen Jackson, professor of biology and marine science. “The piece itself was too artistic. It looked like it had been graffitied in a bad way.”

One of the largest issues with the statue that was, to those without inside knowledge of the structure’s purpose, the graffiti often looked unintentional. This presented a problem with potential negative impressions given to visitors of the campus such as alumni, potential students and their families, and donors.

A meeting amongst a diverse group of campus representatives, including those from campus security and student life, determined the fate of the J’s. It was decided that the structure would be removed for a period of time, repainted and, in a demonstration of artistic and esthetic justice, redisplayed in an equally prominent location.

The new version of the J’s is to be displayed as a stable work of art. Graffiti will no longer be permitted on the structure.

“Maybe if we had made the graffiti on an uglier wall, it would not have been the same,” Jackson said.

This will be intended to resonate with one stable positive impression, as opposed to the previous idea that the message would be subject to the moods and whims of whatever student chose to use it as a canvas.

Opinion on this alteration boils down to a battle of expression, message presentation and the artistic eye.

While it can be argued that removing the right of students to legally graffiti the J’s is an infringement on student expression, it can also be debated that the graffiti disrupts the artistic integrity represented by the original piece.

“I don’t think they should have moved them,” said freshman Samara Generals. “Some of the art they had on there was quite interesting and unique.”

Alongside the esthetic alteration of the statue, there has also been comment on its new location.

“I like the paint that they put on it. I think it looks better than the graffiti but I wish they would have left it where it was,” said Danielle Thomas, freshman and film major.

The original Kinne Center location was one with much more student accessibility, central to locations such as the Cafe, the Valley and the Davis Student Commons where hundreds of students crisscross paths on a daily basis.

“Now the J’s are in an awkward place on campus where not many people can appreciate them and besides, it was supposed to be a gift to the school from the previous seniors so they should decide what to do with it,” Generals said.

The new location on the north side of campus, while it is still highly visible, is “off the beaten path” for students. This placement by the school’s entrance provides the statue with a new sense of prominence and for some, a greater sense of what it was intended to be.

“It is a gift from the students that beautifies the campus,” said Jackson.  “It is important for alumni to give back. That is the goal of the class gift. It’s to say thank you.”

The new location also inherently brings a sense of protection to the statue. Being out of the way for many students, it is less likely to be vandalized.  As an additional deterrent, a small jump across the pavement from the J’s new home is the Campus Security Office.

“Hopefully the problems are over,” Jackson said. “The Js have been in place for a few weeks now and have not been graffittied. I think we solved the problems with them.”

With a new face and a fresh coat of paint, the statue of the J’s moved past the heat of past criticisms and now stands, radiant and prideful, in Jacksonville University’s front yard.

Last Summer for the St. Johns River Ferry?

The Jacksonville Port Authority has designated Sept. 30 as the last day they will operate the St. Johns River Ferry, according to an article in the Florida Times Union.  This Ferry is the last automobile ferry remaining in Florida and has run between Mayport and Heckscher Drive since 1950. Advocates to keep this service have seven months to obtain ferry funding through private or government entities if they are to be successful. JaxPort budgeted a $680,000 subsidy for the ferry but no state or federal governments have pledged money towards it. The ferry’s landings require approximately $4 million in repairs.

Episcopal School Shooting

According to a News4Jax report, on Tuesday afternoon Headmistress Dale Regan was gunned down by Shane Schumerth, a 28-year-old teacher. After being fired that morning from Episcopal High School, Schumerth turned the assault rifle on himself after killing Regan, a 34 year school employee. No students were injured and it was not determined why Headmistress Regan was targeted. The school has currently closed and will remain closed until Mar. 19.

US and Five Other Nations Agree to Iran Talks

The U.S., along with five other countries came to an agreement Tuesday to continue negotiations with Iran about its nuclear program, according to a CNN article.  The U.S., France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany said they would resume the stalled talks in response to an overture that Iran made in February.  Israel, the U.S., as well as international inspectors show suspicions that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. Iran insists that its program is designed for civilian, nonviolent purposes.

Federal Study of Student Debt

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report Monday which revealed a growing debt load for college students and graduates, according to an article in the New York Times. The report displays that as many as 27 percent of the nation’s 37 million borrowers have past-due balances of 30 days or more. The nation’s total balance of student loans was reported as $870 billion, with approximately 15 percent of Americans who hold Equifax credit reports, 241 million out of a nation of 311 million, have student debt. These figures, while indefinite and to be used only as an estimate, show a growing concern among students as they move forward through education costs.

Tornadoes Scar the South

An outbreak of tornados caused immense damage throughout the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys as well as parts of the South, Friday, according to an article in the Washington Post.  The current count has confirmed 45 twisters and a death count of 39 individuals. The strongest of these storms, rated an EF-4, occurred in the town of Henryville, Indiana with estimated winds of 179 miles per hour.

U.S. Finalizes Government Food Aid Shipment to North Korea

U.S. and North Korean representatives met Wednesday to complete the arrangement of the first American government food aid shipment to North Korea in three years, according to an Associated Press article. The meeting sets out to develop procedures and safeguards for food distribution that ensures the assistance reaches those who are in the most need, such as children, pregnant women, nursing mothers and the elderly. This food assistance program serves as part of a larger initiative intended to put a stop to Pyongyang’s nuclear programs.

Battle over Ohio: Santorum and Romney

According to a Fox News report, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have found themselves locked in a close race for Ohio — the vital swing state which is considered the Super Tuesday prize — after victories along with Newt Gingrich in a half-dozen other states. Romney is so far in the lead with three wins in eastern states considered friendly territory for the former Massachusetts governor. Romney is the winner in Massachusetts, Vermont and Virginia, Fox News projects. In Virginia, only he and Ron Paul qualified for the ballot. Santorum is the projected winner in both Tennessee and Oklahoma.