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TRIP OF A LIFETIME
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107.3 Popcrush selected third-grader Holly Helton (featured left with Town Square Media Brand Manager Don “Critter” Brown) for an all-expense paid trip to Disney World.
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@pinkwritinglady At 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Pioneer Park Elementary School, Cameron Aggies joined together to congratulate third-grader Holly Helton on her all-expense paid trip to Disney World. The local station 107.3 Popcrush selected Helton, in addition to 49 other children with disabilities across the nation, to go Disney World as part of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show Kidd’s “Kid’s Trip to Disney.” Although eight-year-old Helton knew her grandparents were going to take her to Disney World, she was unaware that the purpose of the assembly, coordinated by her school and Town
Square Media, was to celebrate the free trip. Popcrush Digital Managing Editor Tanika Gentry invited Cameron University organizations, as well as McArthur High School cheer and football teams to the event. Since she thought the sole purpose of the assembly was to recognize Mickey Mouse’s 86th birthday, her Disney World send-off came as a surprise. What also surprised Helton was the presence of Cameron Aggies, of whom she is a huge fan. Aggies who were in attendance included the Cameron Women’s Basketball Team, the CU Spirit Team, Ole Kim and the sorority Alpha Phi. Alpha Phi sorority member Katelyn Robertson, a senior elementary education major, was dressed up as Snow White. Other sorority members dressed up Cinderella, Belle and Elsa. Additional characters included Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Shrek, Olaf and the Goodwill Logo. Sophomore psychology major Emily Copeland, who is also a member of Alpha Phi, said she was excited to be a part of the event. “I haven’t done anything like this before,” Copeland said. “It feels awesome.” CU Spirit Team member Allyn-mykle Holbert, a junior sports and exercise science major, felt similar excitement about the surprise send-off. “It’s an awesome feeling to be able to give back to the community, especially for a great cause like this,” Holbert said. “They [children] look up to us, so it’s always nice to give back to them.” From the community, Helton also received a 100-dollar gift card to JCPenny and a bucket of toys from the Wal-Mart located on Sheridan, among other prizes. Photos by Christopher Reif
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Veterans Day
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Thanking the nation’s heroes Jonathan Vann
the flag display and the honor towards Staff Writer veterans Cameron University displayed. On Nov. 11 Cameron University students, “I want to thank faculty, alumni and veterans throughout Lawton congregated to Veterans Cove and participated in Cameron University for honoring our the annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony. veterans and I hope The university and the award-winning ROTC that every student, program hosted the ceremony to recognize and faculty member honor all who have served in the military and and citizen has the made the ultimate sacrifice. opportunity to stroll The ceremony commenced with Cameron through campus and University’s ROTC program posting both the gaze upon 6,750 American and state flags followed by a rendition flags recognizing the of the National Anthem by the CU Centennial ultimate sacrifice Singers then an inspirational address by guest made by those men speaker Major General Brian McKiernan, the and women who lost Commanding General of the Fires Center of their lives during Excellence on Ft. Sill. the conflicts in Iraq Cameron University President Dr. John and Afghanistan,” McArthur, who was also a guest speaker at the ceremony, said that the university wanted to show McKiernan said. The most poignant their deepest respect to those who served, lost their lives while serving, and their families who go and appreciative moment of the on living. ceremony took place “As a community, whether it is the Cameron during the participation of the community, Annual National Remembrance Lawton Roll Call. Names of soldiers from community or all five branches of the military our Oklahoma As a community, who lost their lives in combat since community, whether it is the previous Veterans Day were we need to individually recognized. support our the Cameron McKiernan was appreciative families all community, Lawton for the recognition of the fallen the time and soldiers and said it was a honor not just one community, our to celebrate such an important day a year,” Oklahoma day with members of such a great McArthur community, we community. said. “I want to thank Cameron The need to support University for honoring a very observance our families all the special category of veterans - in ceremony was particular with the roll call - our not the lone time and not just fallen veterans and those who gave tribute to one day a year. their all in the last 12 months,” he the veterans. said. From Nov. Sophomore history major 7-14, 6,750 - President McArthur Christopher Ryter said the American ceremony moved him and gratitude flags were was the biggest message he on display received. throughout campus. Each one of the flags “The ceremony really hit home for me,” Ryter posted embodied a life lost in both the Iraq and said. “That flag has always stood because people Afghanistan wars. have been willing to die for it.” According to McArthur, the flag display Junior criminal justice major Chris Lacock is a true testament to the deference Cameron said the proceedings of the observance had University shows veterans. immeasurable meaning to him. “It lets us extend the event to more than just a “It was a great experience, and it definitely 45-minute ceremony,” McArthur said. “It lets our showed me what men and women have done for students remember the event for the entire week, the country,” Lacock said. “It shows something to and I think it fosters good campus conversation be proud of, the men and women who have gone in that each one of these flags represents a fallen out there and given their lives and given all they soldier since 9-11.” can for our country.” McKiernan said he was deeply grateful for
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Giving back to the nation’s heroes: On Nov. 11, Cameron University ROTC cadets traveled to the The Lawton/Fort Sill Veterans Center for games and fellowship with local veterans.
Armed Services YMCA hosts Y Fry Stacie Larsen
of the Armed Services Y Fry. He volunteered his time for the first Staff Writer time this year; however, Arvest From 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Bank has sponsored the Y Fry for Nov. 9-10, the Armed Services all nine years. YMCA of Lawton-Fort Sill, “Strictly from a volunteer hosted their ninth annual standpoint,” Madigan said, “you Armed Services Y Fry at the really gain an appreciation for how Great Plains Coliseum in hard the staff works—not only in Lawton. what they provide to soldiers and Armed Services YMCA families every day, but to put on an Director of Administration event like the Y Fry is huge. Kate Whitehead said, due to “The sacrifices that our soldiers their generous sponsors, 100 and families do on behalf of all of percent of ticket sales went us every single day is remarkable— directly toward the Armed whether they’re deployed or not. Services YMCA programs for This is our opportunity to thank military families. them.” “Our mission is to make E-4 Army Reservist Daniel military life easier,” Whitehead Spenard, along with his wife, said. “We do that through Sarah, and their two children, our child care which we offer attended the event on Wednesday at a subsidized rate based on as the Armed Services YMCA military rank.” Honorary Family. Whitehead said the Armed Whitehead said members of the Services YMCA has a food Armed Services YMCA recognize pantry supplied with nonone military family a year who had perishable food items available previously used their services. for military families in need. “We think it’s an important Referrals are processed through time of year,” Whitehead said. “We Ft. Sill by sources such as want to show them how much we financial advisors, commanding appreciate our services members officers, Army Community and what they do for our freedom.” Services, Chaplains and other Sarah Spenard, who is a senior higher ups. and social studies education “We also have a soldier’s major at Cameron, said she has closet,” Whitehead said, “which been using the YMCA’s childcare is our free store for our junior services for a year-and-a-half. She enlisted E-1 to E-5 and their also said she works there part-time family members where they can as the lead teacher in the gold fish Photo by Stacie Larsen shop twice-a-month for free.” room. Saying “thank you” to U.S. soliders: President and CEO of President and CEO of “I’ve made great friends there Arvest Bank David Madigan (bottom, left), who was the Honorary Arvest Bank David Madigan that I’ll have for the rest of my life,” Chairman of the Armed Forces Y Fry, smiles with a solider and his family. was the Honorary Chairman Spenard said. “My son absolutely
loves it. If he sees one of the teachers outside of school, he runs up to them and gives them a big hug. You couldn’t ask for anything better than that.” Spenard said the Armed Services Honorary Family recognition meant a lot to her and her family. “We were very honored,” Spenard said. “It shows that they really do care about their soldiers and their families.” Whitehead said former Chickfil-A Owner David Pope initiated the event nine years ago. She said Pope reached out to them because he wanted to create an event that would last long past his years. “He was a long-time supporter of ours,” Whitehead said. “He was a retired colonel but he never talked about it. He was very humble. He made it his mission to do whatever he could to support soldiers and their families.” The Armed Services YMCA will be hosting their annual Partner Member Campaign Breakfast in January 2017. Additional Y Fry sponsors included five-star sponsor Chickfil-a, two-star sponsors: Apache Casino Hotel, ASRC Federal, ASRC Federal, Sam’s Club and Stevens Trucking and one-star sponsors: Arvest Bank, BancFirst, Billingsley Ford, Coca-Cola, Corvias Military Housing, Glenn Oil, Lockheed Martin, Pam & Barry. The Armed Services YMCA accepts donations including cash, clothing and household items.
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Mystery party knocks ‘em dead Photo by Christopher Reif
Kerry Schoonaert Staff Writer
At 8 p.m. on Nov. 10, in the MCC Ballroom, the Programming Activities Council (PAC) hosted their annual Murder Mystery party. Students dressed up for the ‘80s-themed prom night and roleplayed while trying to solve a murder case. The mystery-filled evening began after participants received an envelope with information about their character.
Then the players walked around and socialized with the other players to get to know everyone’s character. Some mingling later, the lights went out and a loud scream echoed through the room. When the lights came back on, one party-goer was “dead.” The event continued like a game of Clue where participants had to figure out who killed the victim. Students then received hints to how the victim died and hints about who the killer was.
Players commenced to figure out the whodunit. Toward the end of the night, participants wrote down their guesses and placed them into a ballot box. After the guesses had been analyzed, Megan Canfield, coordinator of Campus Life & New Student Programs, read the results out loud, revealing the killer’s identity. Next, chosen by popular vote, participants received certificates for categories such as solving the riddle and best-dressed.
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Murder Mystery: (Clockwise from top right) PAC welcomed students to the ‘80s-themed annual Murder Mystery party by a traditional prom balloon archway. PAC event co-chair Sherina Owens kicked off the event by shocking the crowd with an unsolved homicide. Students collaborated to trade top secret information and deduce who was the murder. Coordinator of Campus Life and New Student Activities Megan Canfield capped the night by announcing the prize winners for solving the mystery and best costumes.
Student veterans find support in SVA Vicky Smith
to give them other resources to help them along the way,” Pearson Managing Editor said. @pinkwritinglady “There’s actual other grants and The Student Veterans scholarships that they can get being Association (SVA) is an on-campus a part of the association as well.” organization that is open to Pearson said this semester, students who are either veterans or he and the other members have who are connected to veterans. coordinated events in order to raise The organization’s co-presidents awareness of the organization and are Mitchel Pearson, who is a to reach out to other veterans on veteran himself, and Sheryl Climes, campus. who is the wife of a veteran. The “For Halloween, we actually did student adviser, Jason Poudrier, a hotdog cookout,” he said. “We’re is an instructor in the Office of also trying to build our funds up Teaching and Learning. because we’re looking at making Sophomore engineering major small care packages and stuff for Pearson, said the purpose of SVA Christmastime for the veterans is to unite students who have a at the Veterans Home and even background in the military. looking into families in need.” “What it’s meant to do is bring The organization, which began them together to let them know just over three years ago, now that they’re not the only ones in has 30 members. Pearson said the university using those kinds of he would like to increase SVA’s benefits [from the government and] members.
“To be honest, that’s probably the hardest obstacle that we have,” Pearson said. “Veterans who are in school—they tend to want to stay away from certain things. … This is a way for them to have help, but it’s also not something that they know about.” Climes, a junior psychology major, said she believes in family life and providing the spouses and children with resources when the veterans in their life retire. She said during the 21 years that her husband was serving in the military and on frequent deployments, she and her daughters had to be strong. “The military trained not only the soldiers but [also] the families to be resilient,” she said. “The girls and I thought we were okay, but once their daddy retired, they expressed to me the stress that they felt [and] the fear that they went
through.” Climes said her experience with her daughters is what is motivating her to pursue a career as a family and marriage therapist for veterans, and her participation in SVA has been preparing her for her career after graduation. One way SVA has prepared her is by providing training in leadership. She said she recently traveled to Dallas, where she attended a session sponsored by Raytheon. “What they’re [Raytheon] trying to do is [get] the veterans interested in working for their company, so there are a few companies out there that are sponsoring SVA training and conferences,” she said. “They’re having their top CEOs come in and give training.” Climes said at the session, the CEOs specifically focus on finding
ways veterans can use their military skills in the business world. “They’re trying to find ways that help veterans transition back into civilian life,” she said, “yet have them in an environment where it will complement what they brought along with them from the military background.” Climes said she has a passion for veterans and their families and has enjoyed being co-president of SVA. “I love my soldiers, my husband and just seeing the soldiers here on campus,” she said. “I know in my heart-of-hearts that they’re protecting our country. They’re protecting me and my children, and they have sacrificed a lot for other people.” To become a member of SVA, visit their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/cameronsva/ or call student adviser Jason Poudrier at (580)-581-5903.
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Election 2016
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We are at the tail end of President Obama’s stint in Voices Editor the White House. He has @JJardel_Writing done some great things and To quote a commonly some less than stellar things. used hashtag, Donald But one thing everyone Trump is not my President. has done, regardless of Regardless of that party affiliation, is hold sentiment, though, barring the President accountable an act of Congress or through good and through an act of some deity, he bad. It’s something we need will be the President. For to continue as Trump moves many, it’s an unfortunate, into the White House. borderline tragic, turn of During his campaign, the events. For others, Trump’s President-elect has painted inauguration is the dawn himself into a character that of a change they have been has made many question his wanting. legitimacy as President, with It sounds oddly familiar, inflammatory comments though, doesn’t it? insulting a wide variety of At the dawn of the 2008 groups. Yet he insists that election – and even at times he isn’t hateful and holds no during the 2012 political malice or prejudice toward cycle – many individuals these individuals. lamented the fact that But we as Americans, no Barack Obama had won the matter what affiliation, need Presidency. His platform to hold him to a standard of change and promise of we expect from the leader of hope either struck fear or our country. reinvigorated optimism for Can he please everyone? our country. Of course not – especially Eight years later, we have in an era of political divide a similar situation with as fractured as this one. But Trump taking over in the can everyone let him know Oval Office. we’re displeased? We most
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certainly can. People have protested, misinterpretations from both sides notwithstanding. Many groups and individuals have voiced their concerns and fears. Everyone has tried to search for a validation so integral to how we interact as humans. Yet many try to urge a truce despite the tempestuous seas of politicking. True unity does not happen overnight. It will only take longer to build that bridge if the storm fails to die down. So to say we need to put aside our differences for the sake of America completely invalidates the stories on all sides of the argument. Indeed, invalidation seems to be the root of so many fears – at least from the side opposite Trump. Many worry about losing their rights as citizens, whether from deportation or forced re-closeting. The nullification of their opinions only expounds upon that, with many individuals downplaying
these concerns as whiny overreactions. But if there’s one thing we the people need to learn, it’s that we cannot dictate how other people should feel. It’s why so many people cringe at the sound of trite messages of unity. “We need to just come together and make the nation better.” “Put aside your differences and talk.” “What’s done is done. We just need to put our brains together and work through it.” Those statements, however true they may be to some extent, miss the mark in one key aspect: They circumvent, and at times eschew, the feelings of an entire segment of the equation. As a liberal heathen, I cannot speak for those on the political right. I’m certain there is a reason they had feared for a Hillary Clinton Presidency on top of the Obama run in the White House. If this political cycle was
any indication, though, politicians heard, addressed and validated those fears. Now it’s time to do the same for the left. We all have concerns, worries and hopes for what could happen in the next four years – no matter how gloomy or bright. But the best thing we can do is not negate the feelings we have associated with our thought processes. It’s the closest thing to unity we can hope to get. We may not agree with each other, but we need to defend each other’s rights to feel how we do. And that’s where the accountability comes in. Trump said he supports and holds no ill will to certain marginalized groups. He says he wants to make America great again. He says he wants to be a President for all Americans. Then let’s make sure he holds up to his end of the bargain. Satirist John Oliver said it best on the season finale of his show “Last Week Tonight,” addressing
the urge some individuals have had to flee to another country at the result of a Trump’s electoral victory. “We’re going to need to stay here and fight,” Oliver said, “and not just politically in four years when he’s up for reelection. But constantly monitoring legislation as it moves through Congress [and] voting when your legislators come up for reelection in two years.” And it comes down to unity – one that requires more than just putting aside differences. “We’re going to have to actively stand up for one another, and it can’t be just sounding off on the internet or sharing thinkpieces or videos like this one that echo around your bubble. I’m talking about actual sacrifice to support people who are now under threat.” True unity won’t happen overnight. But the way we need to start is through validating and defending each other – in person and in politics.
Next election, know what (not) to do when voting Justin Reff Staff Writer
The election has passed, with Donald Trump winning the presidency. But the enthusiasm to rock the vote was at its highest weeks before Nov. 8th if some celebrities’ actions were any indication. Singer Justin Timberlake was one of the many celebrities who made it well known to his fans that their vote matters just as much as anyone else’s. The music artist snapped a selfie at his voting place showing his enthusiasm to get involved. However, he did it in a way that violated Tennessee state laws about voter privacy. Timberlake was in hot water for his actions, but they did serve another purpose: showing fans about the importance of voting and being in the know with the issues that affect us.
Other celebrities that took the time to get involved in helping new voters to go out and vote early, included Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. None of them got in trouble the way Justin did, but their support for their candidates and stances show a pattern in modern stardom. Becoming more active in our country’s political process has been a hot topic since the start of this election cycle. Celebrities have told fans about the importance of staying informed, but everyone from parents to instructors have done the same as well. Of course, as Americans, we need to do our part by getting involved. It’s about time that more millennials started doing their part do get more involved in making the right changes for America. However, that is not what’s happening at this point in time.
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Us as Americans should ask ourselves one question: “What is the importance of being involved at different stages of the voting process?” We should want to know how to use our political voices properly. There are many ways to do that, but you can start now in preparation for future elections. Here are some dos and don’ts about how to get your vote out there properly. First of all, do know the information about what you’re voting for. Research each person running for different offices along with what they are planning to do for America or the region you live in. Stay up to date about the policies that affect you most. However, don’t be one-sided with it. Always stay open minded to everyone in the running in the next election. They have views just as valid and important as yours.
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Second, do formulate your own opinion about the issues. Don’t let others shape how you vote. You have every right to make your own decisions. But remember: don’t take your opinion as solid fact. Just because a belief is correct to you does not mean it is correct to somebody else. Thirdly, do express your enthusiasm like Justin. It’s great to see celebrities going out and supporting the issues and the candidates important to them. More of America needs to do so. But, just as importantly, don’t overdo it like him. Stay lawful with how you express your opinions and your voting practices. Unlike Justin, it may be tougher for you to pay a fine or serve another potential punishment for a selfie at the voting place. In order words, be enthusiastic. Just know when and how to do it properly. Letters Policy
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Jenkins explores life in ‘Texoma’ Zayna Haliburton Staff Writer
Communication Professor Dr. Matt Jenkins is currently working on a new movie titled “Texoma.” Jenkins said he wanted to make a movie using what was around him, and that was Southwest Oklahoma. “We actually sent the script into a script reader at a studio, and she loved the location. Just absolutely loved it,” Jenkins said. In order to get actors for the movie, Jenkins said he used a casting company. Many of the actors are coming from places outside of Oklahoma. Having actors come from out of town to film the movie gives Jenkins a great feeling. “I’m f lattered that they want to come all this way and work with me,” Jenkins said. Not only did Jenkins have actors come from out of town to film “Texoma,” but he also used students in his production. Senior journalism and media production major Savanna Sanders has a role in the very beginning of the movie. “It was a very different experience compared to what I’m used to doing at school like on CU News,” Sanders said. Another one of Jenkins’ students is Corey Ferbee who provided music for the movie from his album Ground Breakers. Ferbee is a member of GodsChild Muzik Group. Jenkins enjoys allowing students to be a part of his movies and hopes that they are able to learn something from it. “I ask the [students] because I know that they can fulfill a specific role for me or responsibility like a production crew,” Jenkins said. “I hope they gain experience and see how a production is put together.” Jenkins is working on promoting the film before it is completed. He is using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to discuss “Texoma.” Jenkins said he will put up a post on Instagram, and if viewers want to see more they can click the link in his bio. The link will take them to a website with clips from the
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A look at Texoma: Actors (from left) Paige Kriet, Savanna Sanders and Lizette Ross perform in a scene from the movie “Texoma.” The film is communication professor Dr. Matt Jenkins’ latest project. film and cast member blogs. He said that Internet presence will be a high priority. “We’ll be constantly updating the [website] and adding more things in order to keep interest going on the production,” Jenkins said. Jenkins said a student even helped him come up with the idea of creating the hashtag #Texomamovie for every time he makes a post about the film. He hopes to have the production complete early next fall and plans to premiere it upon completion. Jenkins said having many people attend the premiere is an important goal of his. “I want to have a full house for the premiere,” Jenkins
said. “I want every seat filled there, and then I’d like to see the [movie] get into ten film festivals.” Jenkins also worked on a three-minute length film with four students a year ago and completed it in August. It is titled “Monday Tea,” which he hopes to premiere at the end of the semester or next semester. He said he enjoys what he does and likes the uncertainty of it all. “When you’re producing, it is all a juggling act, and you’ve got to make sure everything falls into place when it’s supposed to fall in place,” Jenkins said. To stay informed about the production of “Texoma,” follow Jenkins on Instagram at mattjproductions.
Review: Tribe comes back strong with newest album Jacob Jardel
Consequence and Busta Rhymes also make a number of appearances. Voices Editor A. Harmony of Exclaim! praised @JJardel_Writing the album for sticking to the group’s roots but still growing their style. More than a quarter century after “Throughout the record, Tribe their first album “People’s Instinctive managed to deliver an updated Travels and the Paths of Rhythm,” A sound,” she said, “yet retain the Tribe Called Quest released “We Got vintage charm that has come to It from Here… Thank You 4 Your distinguish them.” Service” digitally on Nov. 11, with Indeed, the sound of the album as physical copies hitting stores a week a whole oozes with the low funk bass later. sounds heard in hits like “Can I Kick This album also hits the airwaves It” and “Scenario.” They also made about eight months after the death fantastic use of samples, particularly of founding member Phife Dawg. He from John’s “Bennie and the Jets” in coined the name for the record and “Solid Wall of Sound,” adding further contributed heavily to the production layers of complexity and brilliance to of the album. The rest of the original the tracks. members from Tribe also returned on The cuts on this album are the album. definitely ones in perfect sync with Other rappers and artists make the rest of the Tribe’s repertoire, cameos throughout the album, albeit with a different flair in some including Kendrick Lamar, Talib instances. Kweli, Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, However, much of the quality is Kanye West, Jack White and Elton frontloaded. The album starts off with John. Frequent Tribe collaborators “The Space Program,” a song that
perfectly sets the tone for the rest of “We Got It.” Q-Tip’s first verse on top of a futuristically funky beat serves as a perfect call to action against oppression. The track ends frenetically with samples from 1971’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” that surprisingly fit well with the tone and segue into the next track. “We the People…,” is a cut that gets straight to the chase regarding discrimination and inequality. The combination of modern sounds and old school beats act as the ideal backdrop for a track that sounds like a part of a freestyle battle in all the best ways. The first half of the tracks flow together like one cohesive cut themselves, with only a small but noticeable gap between “Dis Generation” and “Kids.” Each track in the first half of the album packs a punch in its own unique way that solidifies its place in the Tribe’s lineup. The second half has the same
hitting hooks and verses, but the songs do sort of blend together in a less appealing way. Notable cameos from Lamar (“Conrad Tokyo”), Paak (“Movin Backwards”), and Kweli (“The Killing Season”) do shine, but none of the tracks really stick otherwise. In whole, many of the tracks are definite hits that explain what the Tribe is all about – activism to the tune of a great beat. However, others fall just short. Regardless, the album shines no matter the era. Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX said it best, describing how Tribe stuck to their roots while still keeping audiences interested. “Tribe embodies the fully fleshed out idea of the Hip Hop their impassioned
audience clamors for,” Fairfax said, “work that’s soulful, thought provoking and gripping enough to transport minds away from strife to another world sonically.” Above all else, the Tribe proved that they can still kick it. – 8.5 out of 10 vivrant things
‘Film Geek’ host produces second short film Zayna Haliburton
“I’m a theatre minor, so it’s really easy for me to find people that are willing to act in the Staff Writer movie,” she said. “Also, since I am a [JRMP] Senior journalism and media production major, I can get people who are JRMP majors major Alexsis Page is currently working on to help out.” her second short film, “Worst First Date, In contrast, she said the hardest part Ever.” about putting a short film together is The idea for the film came after her first the planning process that occurs short film, a comedy titled “Typical Tuesday,” before the writing of the premiered at school in the spring of 2016. script. Page said she thought about the concept She had to take the for “Worst First Date, Ever” more critically resources around her into because there were things she would have consideration as well. changed in her first work. “I’m a college student,” “It took me about two weeks to write this she said, “so I can’t one,” she said. “This one was a little bit harder afford to get a set to write, but the story line is different. I and pay actors to be wanted to challenge myself with writing.” there, so everything “Worst First Date, Ever” is a comedy and is volunteer based. mystery about Kimberly, a girl who gets a call I have to do from her friend, Naomi. everything on Naomi asks Kimberly to show up at a my own time. location. When Kimberly arrives, she notices I still have a a body. job to go to. Page said finding actors and people to I still have help film and direct was easy because of her classes Cameron connections. to take
care of.” Communication Professor Dr. Matt Jenkins said he has encouraged Page to enter “Worst First Date, Ever” into film festivals upon its completion. He said he does not think it is enough for a student to complete something without allowing others to experience it first. “I want them to take that extra step of putting it into a festival or arranging a screening somewhere for people to come and appreciate it,” Jenkins said. “Then they can see how the audience reacts to their work [when] the production is done.” He added that he would like to see Page enter her film into
festivals in Georgia because she has mentioned interest in film production in Atlanta. “There are a lot of available jobs in [Atlanta],” Page said, “and a lot of movies are shot there and TV shows, so it would be a really great place to get my foot in the door.” Paige said she plans to screen her film on campus at the end of the semester. She also currently hosts CUTV’s “Film Geek.” She has shared her passion of films through the show throughout the academic year, showing trailers for upcoming movies and updating audiences on movie industry news. According to Page, “Film Geek” helps her share news with others, which gets others into the movie conversation as well. She said she likes when people come up to her and mention that they watched her show. “I’ve seen people that are like, ‘Hey, I saw the movie because you watched it, and I liked it; I felt the same,’” Page said. “I like the discussion you get to have. Even after the show ends, the discussion continues.” Find episodes of “Film Geek” and other student-produced media at aggiecentral.com.
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Women fall in UCO battle points. Each team recorded five steals with Hill forcing all five for the Aggies for a total of seven in the game. Jamie Bonnarens opened the second half with a steal for a layup which spurred a 9-2 run for the Aggies in the first two minutes. Cameron continued to chip away the Bronchos lead making five three-pointers in their explosive third quarter where CU outscored UCO 26-17. The Aggies came within one point of UCO at the 2:44 marker as Charron Montgomery drained the deep ball to make the score 49-48. The Bronchos inched away to a three point lead and with three seconds left made three free throws for the 56-50 advantage. Cameron got their first lead of the game at the 5:30 marker in Photos by Krista Pylant Krista Pylant the final quarter after Bonnarens Battling back: Freshman guard Ava Battese and Senior Guard Charron Montgomery try to lead Copy Editor made two straight goals to put the the Aggies comeback against University of Central Oklahoma falling short in their loss 72-65. @KristaPylant8 Aggies up 60-59. The Bronchos took back their After trailing for the entire first lead and kept it as CU missed half, the Aggies sparked a strong five of six shots in the final two second half comeback with outside minutes for UCO to win 72-65. shooting but fell short of the win Overall, the Aggies shot 27-foragainst Central Oklahoma 72-65 72 on the f loor and went 9-for-24 in CU’s home opener Thursday from beyond the arc while UCO evening. shot 25-for-63 from the field and Missed free throws proved 2-for-15 from out deep. costly for the Aggies as they Both sides notched 44 shot 2-for-10 from the line, but rebounds. the charity stripe is where the Montgomery led the Aggies Bronchos thrived as they shot 20- with 18 points while Bonnarens for-22 in the game. contributed 13 points. The Aggies got off to a slow Ava Battese and Savanna James start, shooting 4-for-15 from the also scored in double figures field in the first quarter while posting 11 each, with James UCO inched to a 12-8 lead. adding ten rebounds for her UCO would break for their second double-double wearing the largest lead of 15 in the second black and gold. quarter after shooting 45 percent UCO’s Melinda Murillo led the from the field and made all five of Bronchos with 28 points bringing their free throws to end the half her team to 4-0 while the Aggies leading 39-24. drop to 1-2 overall. The Aggies missed both of Cameron will remain on the their first half free throw attempts road for their next five contests and committed ten turnovers, starting with a stop at Oklahoma which UCO cashed in for 11 Christian on Saturday.
Aggie men’s basketball holds at home, 3-0 Krista Pylant Copy Editor
@KristaPylant8 Cameron men’s basketball team held a wire-to-wire lead to win their home opener 91-57 over Dallas Christian on Nov. 15. Five Aggies scored in double figures, with sophomore guard Tyler Williams leading the way with 17 points and four assists. Redshirt freshman Bryan Mitchell and freshman Elish Benjamin each recorded 11 points. Sophomore point guard Tyus Momoh and senior two-
guard Delvonte Pierre had 10 points apiece. Guard JV Long led CU with three steals in the game. Cameron opened the game with a threepointer from Pierre. DCC responded with a layup, their only basket for over seven minutes as the Aggies strung together an eight-point run to pull ahead 11-2. The Crusaders experienced several other scoring droughts throughout the first half, including a more than five minute run where CU chained 17 points for a 35-point lead, their largest of the game.
Cameron took 50-19 lead to the half. The Ags shot 54 percent from the field and went 6-for-10 at the arc and the charity stripe. The Crusaders shot 8-for-31 on the f loor and 3-for-7 at the line. They missed all 15 of their three-point tries. Dallas Christian improved shooting percentage in the second half with five treys and 13-for-32 shooting overall. But the closest the Crusaders would get to the Aggies was 22 points at the 13:35 marker before Cameron cruised
to the victory. Cameron finished the game shooting 50 percent on the f loor and arc. They also knocked down making 70 percent of their free throws. The Black and Gold out-rebounded the Crusaders 49 to 35, with four Aggies recording seven boards apiece. Cameron moves to 3-0 to open the season, while DCC is 0-8 on the year. The Aggies will return home after a weekend road trip to Photo by Krista Pylant face Rogers State on Setting up: Sophomore point guard JV Long looks to set up a score Nov. 23 in the Aggie for the Aggies en route to their win over Dallas Christian 91-57 Gym.
Volleyball closes out the season with loss in Texas Krista Pylant
points until chaining another five straight to pull in front 20-10. Texas A&M-Kingsville Copy Editor combined for five team blocks in set two, @KristaPylant8 claiming the frame 25-12. The Cameron volleyball team closed out Set three proved to be a closer affair, with their regular season with a three-set loss (25seven ties and two lead changes. 15, 25-12, 25-18) to Texas A&M-Kingsville on After dropping a 9-8 lead, Cameron fell Nov. 12. behind the Javelinas 16-11 before going on The Javelinas put on an offensive display, a five-point run to tie the game at 16 points outmatching the Aggies 53 to 24 in kills en apiece. route to a .358 hitting clip on the afternoon. Texas A&M-Kingsville clawed ahead two Kingsville also recorded eight team blocks points to take a 20-18 advantage before putting and six aces, while Cameron only managed one down five straight kills in a 25-18 victory to in each category. take the set and the match. The Aggies climbed to a 6-3 lead to start Paige Dixon and Jenna Gillean each had six the match, but the Javelinas strung together kills to lead the team, while Brittany Lawson five straight kills to take an 8-6 advantage. had five. Two Texas A&M-Kingsville errors allowed Shelby Pohlmeyer recorded a team-high the Aggies to tie it at eight-all.However, the 17 assists, and Katrina Campbell led the team Javelinas inched ahead before another fivewith nine digs. point run gave them an eight-point lead. Krystal Faison paced the Javelinas with 15 Texas A&M-Kingsville used that offensive kills and 11 digs as Texas A&M-Kingsville power to knock down 20 kills in their 25moves to 25-8 overall and 14-6 in the Lone 15 first set win. Kingsville built on that Star Conference. momentum in a 7-1 start in the second game. Cameron ends the regular season 3-26 on They kept ahead of CU by as much as five the year, 1-19 in the league.