The Cameron University Collegian: April 11, 2005

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Monday, April 11, 2005

Informing the Cameron Family Since 1926

Volume 78 Issue 24

Myers elected

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By Lauren Slate Staff Writer

Writer reflects on her own induction in the English honor society as she participates in this year’s ceremony.

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A&E

Photo by Anna Politano

According to Frank Myers, psychology junior, student government needs new people in new positions to push new ideas. Perhaps that is why Cameron University’s student body elected Myers as the new Student Government Association (SGA) president.

Myers will start his one-year term next fall. Although Myers is the current vice president under Jackson, there was no animosity between the two. Myers said that he and Jackson were friends before the campaigning started, but that they had different views on where SGA should go and how it should be run.

“We decided that we both wanted to run for president and would let the best man win,” Myers said.

Myers said that he knew it was

going to be a close race. What he did not know is that he won by five votes.

According to Ann Stafford, department secretary of Student Activities, Jackson had 174 votes and Myers led with 179. There was a delay in announcing the results due to a problem with counting online votes.

Stafford said that Courtney Hardin, director of Student Activities, could view only a portion of the online votes because of complications within the system.

Greg Duncan, UNIX system administrator with Information Technology Services (ITS), was able to send Hardin the list showing all online votes. Although the problem was not caused by tampering with votes, and no votes were lost, those involved with tallying the votes had to check all student identification

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Film based on CU graduate’s screenplay

By Anna Politano Managing Editor

KCCU looks for financial support through 2005 membership drive.

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Sports

It is now Chelsey King Simpson’s turn to receive flowers. Based on a story written by the recent Cameron graduate, the short film, “Say It With Flowers” will be screened at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Carmike 8 located at 7102 Cache Road. The event is free and open to the public.

Simpson graduated in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In the spring of 2003, she participated in the British Studies program, attending Swansea University in Wales, where she wrote “Say It With Flowers” as part of a screenwriting class. Simpson is astonished that a class assignment became a production, reaching a much bigger audience than just her college professor.

“This started out as just a basic class assignment, so it’s very strange for me to think about how big it has grown,” Simpson said. “I sat in my dorm room and in the school library typing away this little project, and now, two years later, several hundred people in several different countries are going to see it – it’s amazing.”

Directed by Wyn Mason – Simpson’s screenwriting professor at Swansea – and produced by Richard Staniforth, the film premiered on Feb.

13 in Wales as a celebration of Valentine’s Day. Green Bay Media is the production company that produced the film. According to a Green Bay press release, the film is the story of a young woman who lost her way in life.

She works in a petrol station, and one day a huge bouquet of flowers is delivered to her doorstep. The surprise reawakens her romantic longing and lust for life as she wonders who her secret admirer is.

Courtesy Photo Simpson said inspiration for the story came from memories Floral dilemma: Leila, played by Welsh actress Eve Myles, of the time she worked at a local wonders who might have sent her the unexpected bouquet of flower shop, Flowerama. flowers. The short film, “Say it With Flowers,” was written by “The seed of the idea came CU alumna Chelsey King Simpson and will be screened tomorfrom a brainstorming project row night in Lawton. we did in class in which I wrote box like that in their home, much as the girl does down ideas related to the word ‘package’,” Simpin the film.” son said. “One of the first things I thought of was Wyn Mason said Simpson’s script was simple, my job at Flowerama in Lawton and the large but it captured the reader’s attention, and had the packages of bulk flowers we received every week. potential of being a successful short film.

Seeing hundreds of flowers together in one place really made an impression on me, and I thought Please see FILM, page 8 how incredible it would be if someone received a

Lady Aggie tennis team earns 100th win for Coach James Helvey.

Wildlife habitat conservation plan presented at CU

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By Sarah Warren

Voices

Staff Writer

tion program into what it is today,” she said.

“Because of the Ambassadors, their ideas and their motivation, Cameron University’s enrollment clinics have evolved. Our enrollment programs are now much more entertaining and more suited to new students than they once were. In the early stages, all the Ambassadors did were campus tours. This is essentially what they do now, but since orientation has evolved, their involvement in planning orientation activities has increased significantly.”

More recent alumni may recall their first day of orientation, which consisted of campus tours, enrollment clinics, a series of video and drama presentations and small group work.

With the assistance of admissions counselor Charles Stanley, the Ambassadors write and

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation conducted a meeting April 6 in the Cameron band room. Hosted by Cameron‘s agricultural department, the purpose was to discuss the second draft of the proposed Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for Oklahoma (CWCSO) and to seek feedback from the Lawton community. Speakers included Bruce Hawkinson and Tommy Shropshire, from Dynamic Solutions Group, and Harold Namminga, from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

According to the strategy plan, CWCSO is an effort put forth by a coalition of 175 sportsmen and women and conservation-minded agencies and organizations lobbying for passage of the necessary legislation at the national level.

Its main goal is to provide “information on the distribution and abundance of species of wildlife, including low and declining populations as the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation deems appropriate, that are indicative of the diversity and health of Oklahoma’s wildlife.”

According to Hawkinson, the purpose of the meeting was to solicit comments and feedback to improve CWCSO and to provide basic information for those who haven’t had the opportunity to review the strategy plan.

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Please see PLAN, page 3

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Ambassadors ease the way Editor shares experience of coming to a new country and the cultural differences she found.

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By Petulah Olibert Staff Writer Traditionally, student orientation may be singularly heralded as one of the worst days of college life for any new student. Uncertainty and unfamiliarity coupled with persistent nervousness is enough to make anyone eagerly boycott orientation day.

Enter the Aggie Ambassadors. Introduced

by CU student April Lynn in the late 1980s or early 1990s, the early Ambassadors helped mainly with orientation and enrollment clinics. According to Jamie Glover, Cameron University admissions counselor, the original intent was for Aggie Ambassadors to give new students a lecture and a campus tour.

But the Ambassadors wanted more.

“I give credit to the Aggie Ambassadors for their creativity in developing the orienta-

Voices

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If you could go to a foreign country, which would it be, and why?

Debi Bonkoski Chemistry senior “Australia. Couldnʼt tell you why.

Itʼs just cool.”

Jared Armsworthy Physical edu. junior “France, because of the culture.”

April 11, 2005

Coming to America There I was. would be like that. I hoped not.

The moment had arrived, and there was nothing I could do to escape from As my first days in the U.S. passed by, I began experiencing struggles with it. We went to the airline booth to check my documents and tickets. Time apthe language. The biggest struggle concerned the sentence “You are welcome.” In proached for me to go to the gate; I began hugging everyone and saying my goodmy English classes in Brazil, I had learned that the expression “you are welcome” byes. I tried not to let any tears fall from my eyes, but it was in vain. With each meant that a person was well received and accepted in a place, for example, when hug that I gave, the tears came with more intensity and my heart was just broken. a visitor comes to your home. With this understanding in my mind, I could not Despite the pain I was feeling deep inside, I embarked into understand why everyone in the U.S. was telling me “you’re welcome” all the the plane. As I looked through the tiny airplane wintime. I wondered if they did not notice that I had already understood that I was dows, I said my farewell to the Brazilian land. With welcome among them. It took me a while, and many moments of confusion, to 15 years of age, I had made the decision of becomrealize that they were saying “you’re welcome” every time I said “thank you.” ing an exchange student in the United States.

Another problem was with the question “how come?” I knew that “to Approximately 24 hours after I left Brazil, come” was a verb that meant “arriving to a place,” and that “how” meant I arrived in Lawton. When I stepped off the the way something happens, such as the way one speaks, laughs, plane, I was so nervous and almost trembling. drives, and so on. I learned to use “how” in order to ask questions I was afraid of meeting the family of strangsuch as: “How are you doing?” or “How was your morning?” so I ers who were waiting for my arrival. With bags struggled when I told my American sister something that hapand suitcases all over me, I walked through the pened in the day or something that I disliked, and she asked hallway, which led me to the arrival gate. The first me “How come?” I wondered what she was trying to ask me. thing I could glance at a distance was a big poster Did she want to know how I came? It took me a while to that read: “Welcome Anna.” I began looking at the realize that “How come?” meant the same as “Why?” I faces behind the poster. Most of them did not look also struggled with the verbs “push” and “pull.” In Portulike Americans to me. I had the conception that they guese, (my native language), we have the word “puxar” would be white like the snow and blond like orange juice, (pu-sha), which means the same as “to pull.” However, but some of them had a “milk chocolate” color. I hugged in my mind, it was hard to recognize the difference them when I finally reached the gate. I mumbled a few between “to push” and “puxar” because they almost words, but I do not think they really understood what I was sound the same. I remember hilarious moments of saying. As my American “dad” drove, I was amazed to see me trying to open a store door. The word “push” was how the streets were so spacious. In Brazil everything is so printed on the door, and there I was, trying to pull the crowded, and there are a lot of homeless people on the streets. door with no results. Even today I have to think twice I wondered if all the homeless people in Brazil could come to the about opening any door. I need to identify the word U.S.A. and use all the unoccupied area in Oklahoma. printed on the door, and think about what the word When we arrived at their house, I was amazed at how beautiful means, otherwise I will have trouble opening the door.

Graphic by Leah Hicks and how big it was. My American dad took me to the bedroom that Although it has been more than seven years that I would be mine and I was in awe. I had no words to express to him my gratitude. have lived America, I still find myself struggling with the culture and traditions I said, “Thank you” and he told me, “You are welcome.” Then he guided me to the this nation has. I have realized, however, that diversity is the beauty of humandining room, where my American “mom” and my American sisters were waiting kind. I still struggle with some English expressions and customs, but I appreciate for us to have lunch. They offered me a can of Dr Pepper. I did not know what all that I have learned in this country. I have certainly grown here, and I truly feel it was but I accepted it. When I took my first sip, I had to force myself not to blessed for having the privilege of learning about another culture and overcoming throw up. It tasted horrible, like the medicine I used to take in my childhood. my fears.

They asked me if I liked it and I said yes. I did not want to be impolite, but that Anna Araujo Politano, Collegian managing editor and journalism senior, continues to sucDr Pepper was making me sick to my stomach. I wondered if all their drinks cessfully navigate the minefields of language and culture and now enjoys drinking Dr Pepper.

Writer laments CU’s lack of college football experience

John DeLuca Physical edu. junior “Italy. Thatʼs where my grandma and grandpa are from.”

Keely Cox Special student “Italy. It has always been intriguing to me.”

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Whom It May Concern:

Thomas Smith Physical edu. senior “Korea. I enjoyed the culture.”

Nadia Addison Sociology freshman “France. I would like to shop and see something different.”

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COLLEGIAN Founded in 1926 veritas sempiterna

I just finished reading the article that was printed in the April 4, 2005 Collegian concerning Common Grounds, the new café in town. I disagree with the author’s opinion of this new café. I have visited the café numerous times and have had an enjoyable experience each time. The décor is colorful and relaxing and the furniture is very comfortable.

The entire place is very appealing to the eye.

The staff has always treated me with courtesy and a sense of professionalism. I realize that when a new business opens, there is a learning period and things may be a little slower, but never have my purchases been “too weak” or “too strong” as the author indicated. The coffees I have purchased have been wonderful. The servers are always smiling and eager to please the customer. My entire family has visited Common Ground and we find this a great addition to the Lawton Community. I hope that more Lawtonians visit Common Grounds to discover how nice and relaxing this café is.

Sincerely, Robin Hardy PS: The owners of Common Grounds are Lynda and Jennifer Bentley, not Linda and Laura.

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High school seniors generally plan on achieving higher education and many look forward to experiencing their college years to the fullest. Fraternities. Sororities. Parties. Independence. Baseball games. Basketball games. Football games. What is college football you might ask? Being a CU student, you may not have a good grasp on what it’s like to attend a university that has a football program. Let me make it known now, this column isn’t to slam or bash those in an authoritative position when football was taken away from CU, although it would make a very good story. However, this column is to share with those who don’t realize how exciting it is to attend a university with a football program.

Growing up, I remember going to OU football games on Saturday afternoons, then driving home to Lawton to watch CU football at night. Being a huge football fan, those days were priceless. However, when that day came in December of 1992 and CU football was cancelled, I knew there would be plenty of disappointed people in this town.

Having previously attended a university that has a football program, then transferring to CU, which doesn’t, I see a huge difference between each school. Whether it’s a winning season or not, college football, in my opinion, is a necessity in order to obtain a traditional college experience.

Even with a football program, the promise of an exciting college experience isn’t guaranteed. However, living in Oklahoma, whose Jennifer Hardy residents are huge supporters of football, it’s hard to believe that a well-known school like CU does not have football. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t we trying to make Cameron the university of choice for Southwest Oklahoma? Come on people; Cameron used to win national championships in football. They were once a great team.

Having a college football program raises enrollment and brings a new sense of excitement to the life of the student body. Unless you have attended a school that has a football team, you cannot appreciate what it’s like to attend a school where football is implemented.

Being close to graduating, I look back at my two years here at Cameron, thinking of the good times I have had with my friends, the fun activities I’ve attended around campus and, of course, the outstanding education I have received. However, when I talk to my friends who attend a university where there is a football program and they tell me they couldn’t imagine attending a school without football, I agree with them.

Please don’t get me wrong, I love Cameron but I also love college football. Like I said before, I’ve attended universities that do, and do not, have a football program; in my opinion, to achieve the ultimate yet traditional college experience, football is a must.

Jennifer is a public relations senior from Lawton. She is also a staff writer for The Collegian. Send comments to collegian@cameron.edu

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April 11, 2005

PLAN Continued from page 1 “(We are) taking comments on the plan; we want errors and inconsistencies taken out. The plan itself includes six regions: tall grass, Ozark, Ouachita, mixed grass, cross-timbers and short grass. It covers 35 habitats, 248 species with conservation need, and for those who haven’t seen it, it’s 600 pages front and back,” Hawkinson said.

All 50 states are putting together a strategy plan that deals with the conservation of habitat and protecting endangered species in their area. One of the differences noted in the past

year was the transition from an emphasis on species management to an emphasis on habitat management.

“This strategy is going from focusing on species to more and more habitat management,” Shropshire said.

Several persons at the meeting had questions and comments, including Cameron’s Professor and Chair for the Agriculture Department, Jerry Dodd. Dodd commented on the shift away from species management, in particular, quail management.

Dodd agreed that the move to habitat conservation was a good one.

“It think it’s good to try to le-

verage out of that (quail management),” Dodd said.

According to Hawkinson, it has taken a while for the strategy to get to where it is now. He said it took about a year and a half just for the first draft and about three months for the second draft.

Shropshire feels that the public should be actively involved with the development of CWCSO. “All of this belongs to the public. They need to understand so they can not only protect it but make it better,” Shropshire said.

For more information on the strategy, visit www.dynamicsolutionsgoup.com/OK/.

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Photo by Angela Sanders

Habitat with a view: Forty-foot Hole in the Wichita Wildlife Refuge is home to many species of wildlife. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife is seeking input from the public for the Wildlife Conservation Strategy plan.

AGGIE Continued from page 1 produce all of the skits and organize all of the presentations and group activities that are offered during the summer enrollment clinics for the coming fall semester.

They primarily help with summer orientation, which consists of seven possible orientation and enrollment clinic dates. Enrollment clinics for the spring semester are different. Instead, the assistant director of admissions organizes a condensed version which is more lecture oriented. In addition to orientation, Aggie Ambassadors also assist with graduation, preview days in the spring and fall semesters for new students, the annual college fair and other on-campus activities.

“From the time they’re hired in January and onward, Ambassadors meet at least once weekly to plan, organize, gather props they may need and to rehearse,” said Glover. “Rehearsals take up the majority of the time, but they are necessary to ensure that the presentations are at the standard they need to be for the new students.”

So how does one become an Aggie Ambassador?

“Our advertisements are put out in November,” said Glover. “We advertise for Ambassador openings via e-mail and sometimes a stall in the Student Union. Any student who is interested in becoming an Aggie Ambassador can visit our offices to retrieve an application. There is about a two-week period open for applications. We then select students for interviews. Usually about 20 Ambassadors are selected to become part of the program.

After selection, the first meeting is held in January.

Usually the students who are interested in becoming Ambassadors are those who have recently come through the enrollment clinics and have witnessed what the Ambassadors do and the importance of it.

Putting the programs together is also a lot of fun.”

Requirements for becoming an Aggie Ambassador include maintaining a grade point average of 2.5 and above.

On the application, students should demonstrate leadership abilities and also show that they care about Cameron University. During the interviews however, counselors look for students who are comfortable visiting with unfamiliar faces.

“We need students who are at ease around people because they will be the ones on stage, and the ones who will have to talk to students,” Glover explained. “They must display a natural ability to connect with students and make them feel comfortable.

Potential Ambassadors are chosen with these qualities in mind. But at the same time we also want a diverse group which is representative of the diversity of the student body here at Cameron University.”

Aggie Ambassadors must host a certain number of campus tours, attend all enrollment clinics and all rehearsals.

There are weekly two-hour spring semester meetings and additional time requirements for those participating in creating video presentations.

Students who are not able to commit to their duties are dismissed from the program.

“Becoming an Aggie Ambassador is very time consuming,” said Glover. “Students must be caring and very dedicated students. It is demanding work.”

Those interested in becoming an Aggie Ambassador may contact Jamie Glover at 581.2563 or email jamieg@cameron.edu.

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April 11, 2005

FFA event draws members from across Oklahoma Campus Round-up CU students offered overseas studies opportunities The American Institute for Indian Studies and the Center for Maghrib Studies in Tunis are each operating three-week intensive workshops for U.S. undergraduates this summer. All program costs, including international travel, will be covered for participants. Applicants for these programs must be U.S. citizens eligible for Pell Grants.

The application deadline for either program is April 15. For more information on the Indian workshop, go to http://indiastudies. org. For information on the workshop in Tunisia, go to http://www.caorc.org/cemat.

Support the Aggies

By Scott Pratt

culture Science Building on 38th Street. Students working with the land judging will be transported to sites surrounding Staff Writer Lawton to work in the field, and others will work in North and The agriculture department will hold its annual Cameron South Shepler.

University FFA (Future Farmers of America) Interscholastic Students are tested in many areas of study. The students Career Development events on the Cameron camjudging land will determine the suitability of the pus and at field sites around Lawton on Tuesday land for production of foods or if it would be and Wednesday. The events are designed to test better suited for livestock. Meat judging gives high school agriculture students’ knowledge in students the opportunity to identify cuts of meat various fields of study. and the quality of the meat itself for distribution Gale Hagee, an associate professor in the agriand consumption. The Farm Business Manageculture department, said last year more than 400 ment test asks students to think as if they were students attended the two days of competition. running a farm and had to deal with economic All of the schools with agriculture courses in issues, business practices and everything that Oklahoma are invited to the event. Some groups entails running a successful business. come from as far away as Stillwater, but most Hagee said each member of the faculty in who attend are from Southwest Oklahoma. the agriculture department is responsible for The events are broken into two days of compeone or two events. The faculty works throughtition. Tuesday’s activities will be speaking events out year to make sure the competition is a success where students can showcase their speaking skills on and that it provides students with valuable knowlCourtesy graphic topics in the agricultural field of study and topics relating edge to go on to the state competitions and to work in the to FFA membership. Those competitions will take place mostly agriculture industry. on the second and third floors of South Shepler.

The event has been going on as long as anyone can remember The second day of the competition, which is the largest and according to Hagee. most well-attended, will entail academic exams, livestock and “It’s just a tradition that we have,” Hagee said. “It provides a land judging, and floriculture and agronomy events. service to the schools who are preparing for the state FFA comThe students will meet at the Cameron Stadium to begin petitions, and it is a good recruitment tool for us.” the day. Those working with livestock will go to the Agri-

Have lunch and support your Cameron athletic program at the same time from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on April 20 at the Outback Steakhouse. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Athletic Department. Lunch includes your choice of chicken or 8-ounce steak, garlic mashed potatoes, garden salad and choice of beverage. After lunch be sure to get out and support the baseball team as they take on Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

A milestsone reached: Animal Science senior Nikki Hardy receives her bachelor’s degree from President Cindy Ross in her room at Norman Regional Hospital last week. Although Nikki was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, her focus has been to complete her studies and graduate. Her husband David and the faculty, staff and students of the agriculture department have supported Nikki and have been inspired by her determination.

SGA Notes Tomorrow from 5-8 p.m.

Burger King on Cache Road will be the location for SGA Benefit Night. Buy a burger and support your SGA. Tonight’s SGA meeting will include the second reading of Resolution 105018.

Photo courtesy of Norman Regional Hospital

There’s more than one way to gain class credits

By Angela Gradoz Features Editor For students who believe their knowledge surpasses what courses at Cameron can offer, there is one way around not enrolling in those classes, and that is by taking a College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test.

The CLEP test allows students the option of paying a fee to take a two-hour test and receive credit while not being required to enroll in the semesterlong class.

However, CLEP exams are only for those who feel that they are proficient in that particular area, because the tests are not easy and tend to cover material from a semester long course.

“CLEP exams are not the easy way out. The information on the test is information that you would learn in a regular class,” Director of Testing Melissa Dees said. “We recommend that students actually study for CLEP exams as if they were taking the class itself.”

In order for students to take the CLEP exam, they must first call the testing center and sign up. Generally, the tests are given every third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

“Most exams are $70 dollars. The only exception is the Freshman College Composition exam which has a $10 extra fee for the essay portion,” Dees said.

“Students who are active duty military have the $55 fee to CLEP waived. They only have to pay $15 for most exams and $25 for the Freshman College Composition exam.”

Once students have completed the two-hour exam they can expect to receive their results almost immediately, unless they take the English Composition with essay or Freshman College Composition with essay tests.

“These exams take between one and four weeks to be graded,” Dees said. “CLEP exams are graded on a scaling system through Educational Testing Services (ETS). Scores on the CLEP range from 20 to 80 points. Most exams require a score of a 50 to pass.

Language scores above a 50 can receive more credit hours.”

On a yearly basis, about 200 students participate in the CLEP tests. According to Dees, in 2004, 177 CLEP exams were given to Cameron students. Of those, 70 percent passed.

The most common course that students attempt to CLEP out of is Spanish. Students can receive up to 12 credit hours in Spanish through CLEP testing. In addition, students can get up to six credit hours for the Freshman Composition Exam.

Computer science junior Paulo Araujo believes the CLEP tests save both time and money. He will take a few Spanish CLEP tests next spring.

“To get 12 hours and spend less money, and if I know I can do it, I will do it,” Araujo said. “I am going to wait until next spring to take the tests because I will be going on a mission trip to Mexico where I will be able to practice Spanish.”

While passing the CLEP test can be beneficial for many students, the testing center does not offer tests in upper level courses.

For more information on CLEP tests, contact

www.cameron.edu/collegian

April 11, 2005

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Sigma Tau Delta welcomes new members

By Ekeama Goddard Staff Writer “I can’t believe that I’m actually doing this,” I thought, not for the first time.

As I stood in line and waited for my candle to be lit, I was still a little dazed at the thought of an honor society wanting me to join them. The person who used to dread writing essays – and who still does to an extent – is being initiated into an honor society. As the words of the pledge lay hanging in the air, I was happy to become a member of Cameron’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta.

On the March 11, 2005 at Cameron Campus Ministry, again the same process was repeating itself, but with me now as the spectator.

Senior inductee Misty Leonard, a former accounting major, said that she was a little nervous before the ceremony, but that since she knew some of the group’s members and many of the faculty in attendance, this feeling did not last long.

She was still a bit surprised that she got into the honor society.

“I am one of Dr. Thomlinson’s happy converts. I guess I am just another English geek. I love to write; I love grammar, and I love to do all the things that English majors like to do. I’m one of those who always wants to correct people who are saying who instead of whom.

Yes, I love being an English major so that I can be around others like me,” Leonard said with a smile.

However, Misty is not the only one who looked foreword to becoming a member. Glenda White, an English major and creative writing minor said that she did not hesitate to join when she was given a letter of invitation.

White said, “I never considered not joining, especially as I knew some of the members.”

He then outlined some of the activities in which the group participated.

“Last semester, we held a bake sale which was quite successful and hosted the visiting author Richard Terrill. Not only did the members get to listen to him speak at the lecture but they got some one-onone time when we took him out to pizza later that evening. We held a bake sale, where we raised some funds, and we read to a local elementary class for an evening,” Lavendusky said.

He also mentioned that the group hosts a poetry reading at Rinie’s, an upscale wine bar and eating establishment, every third Sunday in the month and invites all students, whether Sigma Tau Delta members or not, to attend as it is open to the public.

Photo by Ekeama Goddard In addition, he said, “Though we have not been as active as the Uniting with like minds: New Sigma Tau Delta inductees gather after the March 11 ceremony. The CU executive would like this year, we chapter plans an active 2005-06 year, in which the new members will have the opportunity to participate. have some great ideas to implement in the coming semester.”

“There has been a (CU) chapter join,” Kinslow said. “There is also As the chair of the department, I have been to some of the of Sigma Tau Delta for at least 20 one little known component to advisers, old members and the inreadings but have yet to feel comyears. In the 1990s it was so acbecoming a member. It surprises ductees and their family members fortable enough to actually read people to know that you do not tive that it won the Best Chapter mingled, comments were made something. Though a long way have to be an English major to in America Award. Additionally, about the speech, praising the presfrom the nervous be a member most of our members in turn beident’s superb use of words. inductee, I still of Sigma Tau come educators, thereby passing on In attendance was Dr. Vivian “It surprises people to have some way Delta. You can the knowledge to the next generaThomlinson, one of the chapter’s to go before I have a minor in tion,” Thomlinson said. first advisers who served as a sponknow that you do not English and still have to be an English ma- can read my perNow, once again, she occupies sor for the organization for six sonal writings be a member.” the post of adviser/sponsor in conconsecutive years. She said that she jor to be a member of with anyone, far Andrew junction with Director of the Cenenjoyed the ceremony immensely Sigma Tau Delta.

You can less the group.

Lavendusky, ter for Writers Carolyn Kinslow, and felt that it was worthy of the I know that the the current organization. who also attended the induction have a minor in English new students president, vericeremony. After Kinslow expressed “It was a beautiful, elegant cerand still be a member.” will enjoy being her pleasure with the ceremony, fied Kinslow’s emony befitting the students pur— Carolyn Kinslow part of the orgastatement when which she says that the students suing a course of study in English,” he revealed the always plan on their own, she Thomlinson said.

Co-adviser nization as much as I did, and by makeup of the elaborated on the requirements a She also said that Sigma Tau next spring, they new inductees. student needed to meet to become Delta has been around for over a will feel even more comfortable “This year we had 12 inductees, a member. decade and that she is proud of the than I do and show themselves to of which eight were English majors “You need to be enrolled in a accomplishments of the chapter’s be the proud writers and educators while four were not,” Lavendusky students after they have left Camcertain number of hours and have of the future. said. a particular grade point average to eron. to further educate senators and increase their availability to students. He will propose the creation of two budgets, one to fund student government and one numbers on paper ballots and to fund student organizations. online several times to verify the Myers hopes that contact results and to make sure that no information for Cameron’s students voted twice. senators will become more Myers was relieved that the available so that students will be results were announced. He said able to reach them to voice their a run-off would have meant an opinions and sit down together to additional week for each ticket write legislation. to run their campaigns with Students can also stop by the extremely limited funds. student government office in Serving with Myers next the Student Activities Building school year are the new vice or voice their concerns to any president, Marcos Rivera, vocal executive officers. music education sophomore, and Currently, there is only one treasurer, Kara Morris, political budget for student government science sophomore. from which funds can be allocatRivera was on Jackson’s ticket, ed to other organizations. Howbut according to the winners’ ever, Myers wants the budget set campaign platforms, they were up so that it is clear where money all connected by a platform based is going, oron school spirit ganizations and tradition. get the According “People were ready for to Myers, evsomething new because SGA funds they need and eryone did a has been the same for so things are great job camlong. We are hoping that the kept honpaigning and est. If the the race has changes will last.” proposal for remained very two budgets cordial.

— Frank Myers is approved, “We’ve all Newly elected SGA President student orbeen friends ganizations before, and I will benefit hope to conas well as SGA. gratulate who won,” Myers said.

The plan is for one fund set Myers believes that the up specifically for SGA and newly elected executive officers the second to be set aside for have goals centered on student student organizations. Groups traditions and school spirit. could then apply for money for One main goal is to try to use recruiting, conferences and other student government as a way for activities, Myers said. He believes organizations to connect with that these ideas, as part of his other organizations. He said platform, were important to his that if they work together to put campaign. on bigger events, they could get “People were ready for more students to attend rather something new because SGA than competing for student has been the same for so long, “ members.

Myers said. “We are hoping that Myers also wants to create the changes will last.” changes within SGA. He wants

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Frank Myers - President

Marcos Rivera- VP

Kara Morris- Treasurer

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KCCU kicks off membership drive

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On air: Mark Norman and Veronica Hodgson announce the 2005 membership drive.

By Justin Liszeski Staff Writer Mark Norman, the general manager for KCCU FM, believes Cameron offers Lawton and the encircling areas a pie. He sees KCCU as an important and great tasting slice of that pie.

That is why he is confident listeners will provide the support KCCU requires to operate. “$160,000 is spent to purchase the programs from PRI and NPR we air,” Norman said.

“We hope to receive half of that from listeners and the rest from challenge grants we have gotten from several foundations.”

With bi-annual pledge drives conducted over the last 15 years, KCCU does its best to call listeners’ attention to the support it needs from its audience. The most recent pledge drive, which ran from April 1 to April 10, was designed to bring in support from listeners and to ensure the station continues to thrive.

In 2005, KCCU has seen a greater need for funding than in past years. The addition of a broadcasting station in Chickasha

raised to six the number of stations KCCU broadcasts from, ranging from Ardmore to Elk City and out west to Altus.

While the additional station has increased the audience, and amount of potential support, KCCU’s annual operating cost has climbed to $800,000.

In order to continue providing the programs KCCU’s audience wants, it is important that the station achieve its goals of 500 membership renewals and 50 underwriter renewals, all while bringing in 200 new members.

“We invite our listeners to join the public radio family,” Norman said. “That family is crucial because they listen, enjoy and support our programming.”

Of the 40,000 individuals who listen to KCCU each week there are 1,200 members. Mr. Norman said that the goal is to have 2,000 members; with more support from those who listen, better programs could be bought. With some of the more expensive programming, such as Garrison Keillor’s “Prairie Home Companion,” costing nearly $20,000 a year, funding

from members will become more important.

While some funding comes in during the drives, much is collected during the rest of the year. Some members make use of payroll deductions to support KCCU, having a small amount withdrawn directly from their paycheck. Others send in money monthly. In all, half of the annual budget is brought in by member donations and pledge drives, with the other half covered by federal grants and the university.

Programming is decided by the program cost and demand. Each year a ballot is sent to members who mark their preferences.

After they have been returned, the KCCU staff calculates the programs with greater demand and factors in the programming budget to select programs for broadcasting.

This past week KCCU aired the first installment of its own programming: “Who’s afraid of Opera?” A two-hour program hosted by Veronica Hodgson the show offers opera selections, and provides information about the history of each piece played that night. The addition of its own programs is testament to the station’s progress over the past 15 years.

“When KCCU first began it was me and a few student workers working with a budget of $50,000 and only broadcasting in Lawton,” Norman said.

Norman attributes the growth of the station to the support of listeners and local foundations, which provide challenge grants, and extends thanks to all who have joined the public radio family and to the communities that have made KCCU a part of themselves.

“KCCU is really a membership driven station,” Norman said.

Theatre presents classic play

By Angela Sanders A&E Editor Cameron’s theatre department is adding a Pulitzer Prize-winning play to its repertoire.

“Our Town” opens on Thursday with an ensemble cast that stars David Downey and theatre freshman Alicia Adams.

The play focuses on life in a New Hampshire village, and is narrated by the Stage Manager, played by theatre senior Arline Vasquez-Morales.

According to Professor Scott Richard Klein, this play has something different to bring to the stage.

“One of the unique aspects

of this play since its inception is that, except for a couple of tables and chairs, the cast pantomimes everything,” Klein said. “They have been working hard at being very specific as to their activities on the stage.”

The cast and crew have been working on this performance since March 7, and their rehearsals will culminate in four performances. Curtain times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the University Theatre.

General admission for the performances is $10, but Cameron students will be admitted free with their CU I.D. Reservations are recommended, and can be obtained by calling 581.2478.

CORRECTION In the April 4 issue, the owners of Common Grounds were incorrectly identified as Linda and Laura Bentley. The owners are Lynda and Jennifer Bentley. We apologize for the error.

Photo by Anna Politano

Getting ready: Cast members for “Our Town” pose for a shot as they prepare for the upcoming production.

April 11, 2005

‘Sin City’ takes blood, gore level up a notch or two

By Josh Rouse Sports Editor Walk into the right theater and you can watch anything.

Hollywood bumped the new age of gore fest movies with its recent release, “Sin City.” Based on the Frank Miller graphic novels of the same name, the movie follows three separate stories in the fictional city nicknamed Sin City. It is a dark town where the cops are corrupt, the politicians are thieves and the heroes are Courtesy Photo prostitutes, street fighters and Lookin’ evil: Bruce Willis murderers. At first glance, a stars as Hartigan in “Sin person could confuse this with City.”

New York City.

Filmed entirely in black and white with a splash of color to highlight important moments, “Sin City” broke enough rules of filmmaking to label it “sinful.” Director Robert Rodriguez (“Desperado,” “Spy Kids”) quit the Director’s Guild of America after they told him he could not bring in Frank Miller as a co-director. The movie is filled with long monologues by the main actors, which have been noted as “boring” to many moviegoers. And to top things off, half of Hollywood showed up in the movie at some point or another, many of which only had cameos.

In the case of Elijah Wood, not a word was spoken. Perhaps silence was golden considering his butchery of Frodo in “Lord of the Rings.”

“Sin City” starts off with Hartnett’s character, “The Man” (so specific isn’t it), shooting a woman at a party for her check. The only point of this was to show the unscrupulous state of Sin City. The next clip features Hartigan (Willis), a retiring cop with a bad heart, going to stop a pedophile by the name of Junior (Stahl), son of the Senator Rourke (Boothe). After a very violent altercation, Hartigan saves the little girl that Junior had prisoner but gets shot in the back by his partner Bob (Madsen).

The movie’s official beginning starts with Marv (Rourke) a streetfighter whose one night stand was murdered. The murder sets in motion a series of violent murders and interrogations that lead Marv to Kevin (Wood) a farm boy with a “strange” taste in food. The fight between the two is fascinating; in fact, both actors never actually fight each other. Both actors rehearsed their scenes separately; the scenes were spliced together later.

The second story centers on Dwight, a murderer with a new face who is out to protect his new girlfriend, Shellie (Murphy). Jackie Boy (Del Toro) assaults Shellie so Dwight tracks him into “Old Town.” Old Town is where the prostitutes hang out and administer their own justice by any means necessary. They are lead by Gail (Dawson), the head prostitute who is both beautiful and dangerous.

The ensuing murder of a cop sets in motion events that could break the truce of Sin City between the cops and the girls of Old Town.

The third and final story picks up where the beginning of the movie left off with Hartigan being put in jail for the apparent murders and rapes of Junior’s victims. Hartigan pleads guilty to protect Nancy (Alba), the grown-up girl he saved years ago. He finds her stripping in a nightclub but inadvertently leads the “Yellow Bastard” to her. Junior looks different but is still up to his old tricks.

Alba is as stunning as ever as a stripper but does not have near enough screen time.

“Kill Bill Vol. 1” was considered one of the most violent movies ever made. But that takes a back seat now to “Sin City.” While Miller’s graphic novels were, in deed, graphic, the movie takes it to the next level. With dismemberments, beheadings and the occasional pistol wedged in the head of a man, “Sin City” is definitely not a movie for kids. At one point in the movie, a dead man, with a pistol in his head, and half his neck cut, starts talking in the car.

Surprise, Quentin Tarrantino, directed the scene.

Most of the blood appears as white blotches but the visual accompaniment and sounds are enough to push the limits of the R rating. There are even many nude scenes throughout the movie. The one thing keeping “Sin City” from going NC-17 was the substantial absence of a lot of cursing.

The film itself is visually stunning. It was filmed entirely on green screens and copies of Miller’s novels down to the exact expression of the character’s faces. “Sin City” is the first and only true adaptation of a comic or book.

Overall Grade: B+

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A&E Briefs T-shirt making The Greek societies will be sponsoring a T-shirt tie-dying event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Science Complex lawn.

Tryouts set Tryouts for cheerleaders and mascots will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Fitness Center. For requirements, call 581.2460.

Horse races There will be a $300,000 Futurity and a $100,000 Derby Saturday at Remington Park in Oklahoma City. For more information, call 405.424.1000.

Sports

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Lady Aggie tennis continue winning ways

By Sonya Ray

Cameron softball drops against UCO

Staff Writer

By Sonya Ray

The Cameron University women’s tennis team had home court advantage when they clashed with Eastern New Mexico and St. Mary’s University on April 2.

The Lady Aggies had a solid start against Eastern New Mexico with a 2-1 advantage in doubles play. In singles play, Thatianna Moriera lost her match against ENMU’s Elyse Jacques. Cameron finished by winning the next five sets against their opponents, 7-2.

The win gives Head Coach James Helvey his 100th win with the team.

“It feels fantastic to get the hundredth win. The teams have been working hard at practice and on court,” he said.

The Lady Aggies were once again hot when they faced off against St. Mary’s University.

According to the game score box, in singles play the scores were: Thatianne Moreira, Cameron, def. Abigail Martinez 6-0, 6-2; Carolina Vera-Vera, Cameron, def. Alexis Carmona 6-0, 6-1; Marianne Reeves, Cameron, def.

Alison Pino 6-2, 7-5; Paulina Trujillo, Cameron, def. Janet Sholles 6-2, 6-0; Mehgan Goforth, Cameron, def. Hayley Harris 6-2, 6-1; and Taylor Ivie, Cameron, def.

Caroline Montgomery 6-0, 6-1.

In doubles play the scores were: Vera-Vera/Moreira, Cameron, def. Carmona/Martinez 8-4; Ivie/ King, Cameron, def. Pino/Harris 8-4; Trujillo/Goforth, Cameron, def. Sholles/Montgomery 8-0.

Coach Helvey believes that both teams are performing well and praised their progress.

“Both the men’s and women’s teams are talented. They have the capabilities of making the nationals and those aren’t false hopes; their record shows proof of that. I remind them everyday that it takes practice,” he said.

Staff Writer

Photo by Christina Frye

Practice leads to championships: Marianne Reeves, undeclared junior, practices with the team before their upcoming matches. The Lady Aggies tennis team defeated St. Mary’s University and Eastern New Mexico on April 2.

The Cameron University softball team took a trip to Edmond to take on number 18th ranked Central Oklahoma in a doubleheader on April 5.

In game one, the Lady Broncho’s scored their first two runs in the bottom of the second inning. Cameron came back in the third scoring one run. The score was tied 3-3 until the final inning of the game. In the bottom of the ninth, bases were loaded and a hit by Tommie Mitts gives the Lady Broncho’s a heads up. UCO defeated Cameron with a score of 4-3.

According to the game score box, Cameron’s three runs were scored by Stephanie Bour, Nicole Fleming and Kristal Maxwell. Nicole Fleming contributed two RBI’s and Stephanie Bour had one RBI. The Lady Aggies have a new coach on the plate. Head Coach Brent Shaw has been involved with the team since April 2. He believes that the game against UCO was one that was well fought and looks forward to a good season.

“As of right now, UCO is one of the best teams in the LSC-North and for us to go extra innings is great. It shows our improvement,” he said.

In game two of the series, Cameron fell short to Central Oklahoma once again. One run scored by Melinda Farrow in the fifth inning was all the Lady Aggies were able to contribute. The Lady Broncho’s took control of the field and held Cameron while racking up nine runs. UCO was victorious over CU 9-1. Cameron moved 8-28 for the season and 4-14 in Lone Star Conference North Division play. Coach Shaw feels that the girls have accepted him as their coach and hopes future practices will help prepare them for a successful future.

“Practices are good. The girls are adjusting from the way it was to the way it is now. They have accepted me, and they all have jumped in with both feet,” he said.

“This is a learning process for them and I know that the upcoming seasons will be good.”

Baseball team undefeated in LSC play

By Josh Rouse Sports Editor Coach Todd Holland’s Aggie baseball team continued their Lone Star Conference undefeated streak against Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

When the dust had settled and all was said and done, the Aggies swept the Southwestern Bulldogs in a high scoring doubleheader.

The Cameron baseball team earned 30 runs between the two games compared to 18 runs by Southwestern.

According to the official box score, Corey Stang got an RBI single in the third inning.

Coupled with a solo home run

by Greg Patton in the fourth, the Aggies opened a 6-0 lead with four runs in the fifth inning of the first game in the double header.

Outfielder Derrick Mihecoby’s 2-run homer secured what looked to be a shutout against Southwestern.

The Bulldogs were not going to go down without a fight.

Southwestern answered with five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, bringing the game to a 6-5 score heading into the sixth.

What looked to be an easy win for Cameron was about to turn into a nail biter.

Both teams scored two runs in the sixth inning upping the score to 8-7. In the top of the seventh inning Cameron capitalized on a Southwestern error to earn three runs.

The three runs all but shut down any hopes the Bulldogs had of coming back.

Ryan Bengert was on the

Photo by Christina Frye

You’re out of there! A Southeastern player slides into second base during their recent game against the Cameron Aggies. The Aggies won the doubleheader with scores of 13-8 and 14-5. mound for the Aggies and picked up the complete-game victory. He allowed only six earned runs on 10 hits and struck out 12 batters.

According CU Sports Information, in the second game Mihecoby and infielder Kacy Groves both scored home runs in the fifth inning to come back from a 10-6 deficit.

The Aggies scored the last 13 runs in the game and won, overcoming six errors in the contest.

Mihecoby went 4-for-5 at the plate and earned four RBIs. Patton and Rodney DeLong added six

hits. Eight different Cameron hitters picked up RBIs throughout the game.

Eric Pilon pitched through the fourth inning, earning the victory.

Josh Smith relieved Pilon at the bottom of the fifth inning and pitched for three innings, earning his first save of the season.

Derrick Mihecoby was selected as last week’s Lone Star Conference North Division baseball Hitter of the Week, according to conference officials. The senior earned the

award for leading the Aggies to their five conference victories.

Mihecoby finished 11-for22 with two doubles, three homers and 10 RBIs. He scored an additional 11 runs while improving his batting average to .474 on the season.

Holland’s team is now 19-11 on the year and 5-0 in Lone Star Conference play.

The Aggies have only six home games remaining in the season before they enter the NCAA-II Regional Championships in late May.

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FILM Continued from page 1

Room, the American filmmaker Matt Jenkins and the British filmmaker Wyn Mason will be discussing their work.

“The script had it all. It managed to track a charUnderwood added that tomorrow evening’s events acter’s emotional development very succinctly and it will include brief introductions, the showing of the was easy for readers to identify with her and to root film, and then a discussion with Simpson and Mason for her,” Mason said. “Also it had a metaphor right at about the film. Carmike Cinema is showing the 12the heart of it – flowers – and metaphors tend to work minute, 35mm film as a courtesy. well with short films. So, even though the story is quite “Jack Conner of Carmike Cinemas helped us to simple, it resonates in people’s minds.” work out a way to have the U.S. Premier of ‘Say It Mason worked with Simpson to revise the story and With Flowers.’ We are grateful to Mr. Conner for helpprepare it for the Arts’ Council film lottery in Wales. ing us to arrange the screening,” Underwood said.

According to a Green Bay press release, the Arts’ Mason said his main goal for coming to Lawton is Council of Wales supported the film as part of their to show the film to Simpson and express his gratitude short film initiative to develop new writers and directo her. tors. Now that the film has been played in Wales for “The main aim of my trip is to show the film to several months, the Lawton and Cameron communiChelsey – to give her the opportunity of seeing it proties will have the opportunity to watch the production. jected on a cinema screen. It’s my way of thanking her However, the public will not only have the chance to for the screenplay and for allowing me to direct it,” watch the film, but they will also enjoy the presence of Mason said. both the film’s writer and the director. Mason will be in Mason said that “Say It With Flowers” was an Lawton April 11-15. important stepping-stone for him, and helped him to According to Professor of English Von Underwood, realize his career ambitions. Mason has vast experience the Cameron with TV shows and documentaries, Honors Program but he said his passion is filmmaking.

“The main aim of my trip is to show and the British Underwood believes Mason’s visit Studies program will be beneficial to several Cameron the film to Chelsey – to give her the invited Mason to students, in particular those interested opportunity of seeing it projected visit Cameron. in film production. on a cinema screen. It’s my way of The event is also As for the Aggie screenwriter, she co-sponsored by decided to study more about the art of thanking her for the screenplay and Lambda Pi Eta screenwriting and she might be dedifor allowing me to direct it.” (communications cating more of her time to this art as Wyn Mason she handles her new full time position honor society) and — Director as managing editor of Oklahoma LivSigma Tau Delta (English honor soing magazine. ciety). Underwood “My love of good stories is a very said the Swansea University professor will be a guest fundamental part of my personality, so writing stories speaker at Associate Professor of Communication of any kind would be a dream come true for me,” SimpMatt Jenkin’s class. Mason’s work will be showcased son said. “I don’t really know very much about writing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Leslie Powell Gallery. screenplays, so before I attempt another one I think At noon on Thursday, in North Shepler’s Will Rogers I will devote some time to studying the art form better.”

ACROSS Bistro Metal coat Desert lily Norwegian saint 15 Restrict 16 Played for a sap 17 Music, please!

20 Small bird 21 Highland sheepdogs 22 Grayish 24 Airline to Israel 25 Put down 28 Daytime TV choice 30 Expressions of scorn 34 Galena or mispickel 35 Goofed 37 Editorial notation 38 Music, please!

42 Cousin of the NYSE 43 Beauty parlor 44 Kisser or mush 45 Spears 48 Light gas 49 Hi-fi discs 50 Aladdin’s possession 52 Lose footing 54 Bird keeper 58 Up the creek 62 Music, please!

64 Biblical kingdom 65 Detests 66 Vegas gaming machine 67 Jolly old salts 68 Sugary 69 Bunsen burner’s ancestor 1 5 10 14

DOWN 1 Expense 2 Choir member 3 Grange 4 Madonna or Lupone role 5 Excess 6 Lucy of “Charlie’s Angels”

7 Elec. units 8 Church contribution 9 Kennedy and Merman 10 Most abstruse 11 Morales of “Bad Boys” 12 Hackman or Kelly 13 Track figures 18 Locked lips 19 Verve 23 Stories 25 Nearby 26 Odor 27 Country on the Red Sea 29 Nutty pie 31 __ chloride (refrigerant) 32 Change charts 33 Dance movements 36 Removes text 39 Cries out suddenly

40 Most fuzzy 41 Six-out segment 46 Merit 47 Bessie and Kate

51 Shucks!

53 Brief stop 54 Cover for a crook 55 Sacred books of Hinduism

56 Stravinsky or Sikorsky 57 Pierre’s noggin 59 Leave at the altar

60 In a short while 61 Physical start?

63 Quilters’ gathering

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Said it with flowers: Chelsey King Simpson, former Collegian managing editor, is the screenwriter for the short film “Say It With Flowers,” which is to be screened tomorrow night in Lawton.