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present and future.” Mann decided to narrow the broad subject down to three main sub-topics – the Cheyenne Cole population in the Americas, how long the Managing Editor inhabitants had lived there and the natives’ effect on the environment. Cameron University officially kicked off To him, one of the most interesting elements Academic Festival X, “American Identities in was that the Americas’ population matched the 21st Century,” on Sept. 28. Author and journalist Charles Mann visited that of Europe. “There’s a tremendous argument about campus for a discussion with students at 3:30 the exact number [of people],” he said, “but p.m. in the Johnson Auditorium in Ross Hall and to lecture about “Migration, Immigration typically, they say 40-60 million, and I should and Emigration” at 7:30 p.m. in the University note that the estimates keep rising. I wouldn’t be surprised if it shook out at around 80 Theatre. million by the time everything is done.” Mann is a correspondent for “The Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Atlantic,” “Science” and “Wired.” Publications Ronna Vanderslice said Mann’s publications including “Fortune,” “The New York Times,” “Smithsonian,” “Technology Review,” “Vanity are unique because he writes about history from the perspective of a journalist. Fair” and “The Washington Post” have “Charles Mann is fascinating because he’s published his work. a journalist,” she said, “so he’s not a historian. Additionally, Mann is the recipient of He’s a journalist who’s written these incredible writing awards from the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Physics, books by researching topics that are just very really fascinating to the typical person.” the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the His follow-up, New York Time’s best-seller Lannan Foundation. “1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus He is most well-known as the author of “1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Created” examines how European settlements Columbus,” which explores human civilization affected the Americas. Mann said Alfred W. Crosby Jr.’s book in the Americas before Columbus’ arrival. It won the National Academies Communication about the Columbian Exchange inspired him to research and elaborate on the concept. Award for Best Book of the Year. “The first 200 million years ago,” he said, As a writer, Mann wanted to create a “a single giant land mass, Pangea, [existed]. product that would retain readers’ interests. Geological forces break it up, and the various Differences between what he’d learned in parts of the world separate for tens of millions school and new science research sparked his of years, so there’s almost no communication interest in the topic. between them and no communication between “It wasn’t so much the discoveries ecosystems. What Columbus does is bring it all themselves as the kind of impacts that they’ve back together.” had on our society,” he said, “and I began He said the truth is much more complicated getting more interested in those, and one than the photos shown in history books of of the things that struck me was that new Columbus and pilgrims arriving to an empty developments in technology were actually land in the Americas. changing our views of the past as well as the
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“It just wasn’t a matter of people,” he said. “It was a matter of plants, animals, insects [and] microorganisms, and then, they have just as much effect on human history as humans do – sometimes more. “One of the biggest kinds of things that move around are really ideas – these range from ways of thinking about agriculture to cultural movements to things as fundamental as freedom and liberty.” According to Vanderslice, Mann’s acute attention to detail is what sets him apart. “Most of us remember ‘In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,’ and that’s kind of what we know about,” she said, “but what he studied about was – what were the effects of his discovery and how the most minute details that maybe we didn’t think about have really influenced kind of where we are today.” He advised students to consider the various ways humans can learn about the past today. “Genetics is now teaching us huge amounts about the human past,” he said. “All these new methodologies are contributing to our understanding of the past, which then helps us understand the present.” According to Mann, applying the past to the present is helpful. “The politics of the day don’t have much to do with what has actually gone on in the past and what is now going on in the present,” he said. “Maybe if you talk about what happened in the past, it gives you a different kind of [perspective] to look at what’s happening in the present and makes you think about it a little differently.” Mann’s next book “The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Vision’s to Shape Tomorrow’s World” considers two scientists’ conflicting opinions on how an increasing population will live in the 21st century. It will be released in January 2018. Every three years, Cameron hosts a themed
academic festival year in which noted guests address relevant topics. Vanderslice said this year’s academic festival theme is appropriate during the current political climate and corresponds to the major social issues, such as race and national security, in the U.S. today. “American Identities in the 21st Century is a very timely topic based on all the discussions about diversity and race and where we are today,” she said. “It shows the insight of the [academic festival] committee picking this a long time ago.” Mann said he was pleased to join Cameron for the academic festival and to interact with the students. “These state-regional universities are the frontlines of education,” he said. “These are the schools that really make a difference in students’ lives, so if I can – in a small way – help the school on its mission, I’m really happy to do that.” Throughout the 2017-2018 academic year, two more guest speakers will visit Cameron to lecture in conjunction with Academic Festival X. Former NPR host, special correspondent, founder of “The Race Card Project” and journalist Michele Norris will discuss “Social Justice and the American Dream” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the University Theatre. Retired General Jack Keane presents “America’s Place in the World: Power, Diplomacy and Commerce” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2018 in the University Theatre. Students, faculty, staff and the community can reserve free tickets to each presentation approximately 30 days before each event at cameron.edu/festivalticketrequestform. For more information about Academic Festival X, call the Office of Public Affairs at (580) 581-2211 or email publicaffairs@ cameron.edu.
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Helpful hands: Local high school students help mandate booths from Sept. 22-24 at the 38th annual International Festival at Elmer Thomas Park. Lawtonians enjoyed a variety of activities and food showcasing different cultures. Ceremony. received. banners and lights prior to the event starting. Stacie Larsen “It’s where the local residents become While growing up in Lawton, Jeantet said He also noted how important community Managing Editor U.S. citizens,” Whip said, “This year we had attending the festival has become a yearly involvement is to him and how much he @SLarsenWriting eighteen residents who became U.S. citizens tradition. enjoyed seeing the community come together From Sept. 22-24, members of the Lawton […] and the oath was administered by Judge “In my opinion,” Jeantet said, “I think to make the event possible. community came together for the 38th annual Shon Erwin and they represented eleven with everything going on in the country right “On a personal level, it’s meant a lot since International Festival held at Elmer Thomas different countries.” now, I think it’s really good for stuff like the I am from Lawton,” he said. “It does show a Park. Whip added that the International Festival International Festival, where people from all lot of pride, like when I see a whole bunch Bobbi Whitson, who has been a committee is made possible through a tremendous cultures can come together and just enjoy a of people helping out to make this all come chairman for the International Festival for the amount of team-work from a variety of festival together, watch performances from together and run smoothly.” last ten-years, said the purpose of the event different sources, including City of Lawton other cultures, [and] try foods from other “Service has been a big part of me and was to introduce people to different cultures employees, the International Festival cultures. made me who I am today and kind of set the and help them realize that diversity doesn’t committee, The Lawton Arts and Humanities “There was a lot of different booths from foundation of what I want my life to be like have to be a blocking point that prevents Council, as well as many sponsors and different cultures with people selling stuff. I inside my major actually—because I want to people from getting along with each other. volunteers. noticed a lot of things from different cultures, help people.” “We truly could not pull this off without from the little henna tattoos, to the people Lewis also said he thinks the event is “I know this sounds really sappy,” Whitson said, “but we want everyone to get along. our student volunteers,” Whip said. “Maybe selling dream-catchers, to little flower bands.” significant in terms of the opportunities it You’re not going to get along if you don’t we could but it would be really hard. They are Jeantet said that beyond the various offers and the way in which it can set a path understand each other’s cultures. very helpful.” activities, while volunteering last week, he for trying new things in the future. “We believe that if we understand each Whitson added that student volunteers was impressed with the way people were “For the people involved, I think it offers a help with various parts of the festival, interacting with one another and how well lot,” Lewis said, “because it’s a different variety other, there’s better communication. If there’s better communication, then there’s including information booths and stages. they got along. of things that you get exposed to that many less stress and violence. Most of the time, it’s They also drive the carts to pick up the “These cops came by,” he said, “and they people don’t get exposed to if they don’t travel. just a common misunderstanding. It’s about attendees with disabilities bought a lot of balloons. They spent like “It basically opens up their horizons. teaching and trying to make the world a better “We generally have around three-hundred twenty-dollars on balloons and the balloons There’s many things they can venture out to volunteers for the three-day festival,” she said are only fifty-cents each. Then, they [the cops] and travel and see the different types of things place.” Whitson said the event first took place “and a majority of those volunteers are the said to hand them out for free. and see if its actually what they expected in the Lawton library; however, due to kids.” “Everybody was really friendly. There was when they had it at the fair—if it’s the same.” the expansion of public attendance and Cameron freshman Michael Jeantet, nothing bad about it. I didn’t come across one Whitson said, as event coordinators, who helped sell t-shirts and balloons at the bad vibe.” they are always looking for ways to improve participation over-time, the event has moved information booth, said this was his secondSophomore Rayquan Lewis, an Allied the event, which is made possible through to multiple outside locations including the library plaza and Elmer Thomas Park. year volunteering at the event. Last year, he Health major and member of Cameron’s participant evaluations made available during Billie Whip, the administrator for The volunteered as a member of Key-Club during Circle-K International organization, said he the event. Arts and Humanities Division, said this is his senior year of high-school, and this year, he has volunteered with the event numerous “We have to know what the public wants in helped in order to give back to the community times. He remembers volunteering with Key- order to improve,” Whitson said. “One of our her fourteenth year being involved with the by fulfilling service-hour requirements for club during his senior-year of high-school. main issues is that we don’t want to become planning of the event. She noted that every year, the event begins with a Naturalization a Native-American college scholarship he This year, Lewis said he helped hang stagnate. We want change.”
CU student hurricane relief drive From Sept. 27-Oct. 5, Sigma Tau Delta, Cameron’s English Honor Society, is collaborating with Cameron’s International Club and Mathcom in order to collect donations to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Maria. Suggested items include: canned non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, baby and adult diapers, feminine care products, pillow and sheet sets, blankets, hammers and
nails, f lashlights and batteries and water purification kits. The dropoff times are between 8 a.m-9 p.m. in Ross Hall, the MCC and the north lobby of Nance Boyer. To donate, visit http.// unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ and http://miamifoundation. org/relief/. For further information, email Irene Corriette at icorriet@cameron.edu or Maribel Gomez at mgomez@ cameron.edu.
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Technology: Cameron broadcast students and faculty advisors work in the control room to produce shows “Film Geek,” “Random Randa” and “Game Time.” This semester, students Caitlin Anders, Miranda Fritts and Markel Turrell take the reigns from last year’s hosts to develop new and original content.
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This semester, three CUTV shows (Film Geek, Random Randa and Game Time) each feature new hosts.
‘Film Geek’ This fall, Sophomore Journalism and Media Production (JRMP) major Caitlin Anders takes the spotlight hosting “Film Geek,” previously hosted by alumna Alexsis Page . Anders said she decided to host Film Geek so she could retain the production skills she learned in her classes. “I took on the show because it was a good opportunity to keep practicing what I like to do,” she said. “After TV Studio and AV Production classes, I wouldn’t really have to be in the studio anymore. I feel like I would lose all that knowledge of activity in the studio.” Anders said she uses the show as a platform to
review current movies and report news about the movie industry. “I pretty much critique the new movies coming out,” she said. “The big movies that everyone loves, and any big entertainment news, stuff like that.” Senior JRMP major Kerry Schoonaert directs “Film Geek,” and the crew consists of Video Production Manager Jeff Larson along with students from Dr. Matt Jenkins Audio/Visual (AV) Production class. New episodes of “Film Geek” come out each Tuesday on aggiecentral. com. Senior Communications major Miranda Fritts hosts new talk show “Random Randa,” which focuses on what’s happening at Cameron. Fritts decided to host the show after spending a semester on “Film Geek” with alumna Alexsis Page. “Alexsis looked like she was having so much fun,” she said. “Dr. Jenkins
recommended the talk show because no one took it, and I could do whatever I wanted with it. It’s a way for me to do something different than everybody else.” Fritts said she wants the show to be fun, entertaining and random. “I really want it to be less serious and political. As opposed to some of the other talks shows in the past, I want it to be an enjoyable ‘I’m going to have fun whenever I watch this’ type of talk show.” “Random Randa” is directed by George Weaver and produced by Video Production Manager Jeff Larson. Photos by Robert King The dancing aggies at the end of the episodes are Ann- Action!: Senior Communication major Miranda Fritts talks to Cameron students on the set of her new talk show, “Random Randa.” As the show’s Marie Altman and Isabelle host, Fritts likes to take a fun spin on current Cameron events. Ronzalez. Fritts hopes to have new Turell said that “Game from former show hosts because Jenkins and Larson episodes premiere each Time” is about Cameron when he was part of the though I’d be a good fit.” Friday. athletics. production crew. Video Production “I talk about the “When I was a freshman, Manager Jeff Larson directs ‘Game Time’ highlights and stats of all I started helping on all the “Game Time” and the crew Sophomore JRMP Cameron sports. I try to give shows,” he said. “It interested consists of students from major Markel Turrell hosts updates to Cameron students me how much each host Jenkins’ AV Production “Game Time,” which hosted about how the teams did in loved their show. I had the class. previously by JRMP senior their games.” opportunity last semester New episodes of “Game Haley Berry. Turrell got his inspiration to take over ‘Game Time’ Time” come out on Fridays.
any student who needs math tutoring from remedial math all the way up to elementary calculus. Math Lab Director Colt Meyer says that the lab is to fill in the gaps if a student missed a step during a lesson. “Our primary focus is to answer questions that a student may not have picked up through the course of their lesson. We provide homework assistance as well, but we do
not do homework checking, nor do we help with take home quizzes and tests. The Math Lab has an extension in the Academic Commons, The Jeneanne Lawson Tutoring Center, room 138. Math Lab tutor Michael Demmin, who works in the Lawson Center, said that the extension is a nighttime tutoring service for students that can’t get help during the
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Cameron University has various writing and tutoring services available to the students to help ace tests and improve their writing and arithmetic skills.
Math Lab The Math Lab, located in Burch Hall room 104, is for
day. “The benefit is that students have access to tutoring during the off hours,” he said. “If a problem arises and help is needed, such as cramming for a test at the last minute, they can come here and the tutors can help them.”
The Center for Writers
The Center for Writers is a facility where students can get assistance with academic writing at any stage of the writing process. The Center for Writers Director Carolyn Kinslow says that students can bring all types of writing to the center, as long as it’s academic. “Some people are mistaken that they can only bring English papers here,” she said. “That’s not true. I recently worked with a student on an article review in biology. We also work with students on personal statements if they’re applying for professional programs or scholarships.” Kinslow says that the Center for Writers is there to teach the students. “Our purpose is to help Photo by Robert King students become independent ‘Writing is never done - only due’: Tutors help students with different writing writers,” she said. “To be more assignments in the Cameron Center for Writers in room 2060 of Nance Boyer. confident about their own
ability to express their ideas in writing.” The facility has computers for students to work on their paper and ask questions as they go through the writing process. The Center for Writers is located on the second floor of Nance Boyer, room 2060.
or presentations. Students have learned that it’s a quite place to study in between classes.”
Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that works with college students who are Center for first generation, have Academic Success economic needs, or students The Center for Academic with physical or learning Success is an all-purpose disabilities. tutoring location open to SSS Director Doreen students of all levels, from Thomas says that they work freshman to graduate. with students all the way Director Colleen Carter through a bachelor’s degree. says that the success center “They have their own is an extension of the ‘Study academic advisor that is Strategies: College Success’ assigned to them,” she said. class, UNIV 1113. “We have our own math and “That is exactly how this writing labs that you have to [center] was built, this lab is be a member of the program an add-on to that class, a place to use. We also have our own to go and get help. The time computer lab.” management that I taught in SSS tutoring and labs are that class, how to take notes, only available to students who how to listen actively, all of qualify and apply for SSS those skills are extended here.” services. Carter wants students to Blackboard know that the lab isn’t just for tutoring or learning how to Cameron University manage classes. provides students with ten “We have students that free hours of online tutoring come in here and do study through a student’s blackboard groups. There is a projector for account. The tutoring service students to practice speeches comes from tutor.com.
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More than what you can see Coping with anxiety and self-perception By Stacie Larsen Managing Editor @SLarsenWriting
The statement, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a popular phrase, but how often is it actually practiced? It’s safe to say that the prevalence of physical image is often a defining factor in deciding who a person is overall—despite personality traits or characteristics. It’s common sense that judging a person by his or her outside appearance is wrong, but it happens both intentionally and unintentionally in day-to-day social interaction. Is it natural or unethical? Is it unethical even if it is unintentional? Can you truly see a person by simply observing? No matter how long you stare at a person, it’s impossible to truly know who he or she is. A fleeting look doesn’t tell you a person’s name or how old they are. It can’t tell you their likes or dislikes. It can’t tell you what their favorite food is or what kind of movies they like to watch. Do they like dogs or cats? Do they like to read or go for long strolls in the park? Do they even like who they are? Do they need a friend? The only way to answer these questions is to talk is to the person without judgement. Judging someone by his or her outside appearance shapes our expectations of who they are on a personal level. It keeps us from seeing things objectively. Just because someone dresses nice doesn’t mean that they think they are better than everyone else. Looks don’t determine intelligence and shyness doesn’t classify personality. If someone were to look at a childhood picture of me versus a picture of me today, they most likely wouldn’t recognize that the images are of the same person. I wore whatever my mom picked out, including highwaters, bell-bottoms, and
short shorts with socks pulled up to my knees. I had big clunky glasses that covered half my face and hid by blue eyes. I was anything but invisible — and bullied often. On top of what I wore as a child, I was quite small in stature. When my mom was enrolling me in the third grade, the school official thought I was going into kindergarten.
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rather kissed his dog’s butt than her face. The effects of judging others can leave a lasting impression and lead to anxiety, depression, and violence. When meeting someone for the first time, it’s impossible to know what they have been through. This past summer, I got a new job that required me to work in one room with approximately twelve other employees.
By the time I reached the It didn’t take long to start hearing eighth grade, I was awkwardly quiet. judgments made about me. I didn’t know how to act. I was afraid. Was I “classy,” one girl asked. In the beginning of my ninth-grade year, I She said someone else thought so. began to care about my outside appearance. She also asked if I was “crazy,” which I started wearing makeup and caring turned out to be a judgment pretty quickly. about what I wore to school. From what I heard, the same person who However, I didn’t see much of a change thought I was crazy also thought I might be in how others perceived me until I moved to good with computers, which I’m not. Germany in the middle of my ninth-grade Then, my boss said he wanted to start year. I began to get that second glance from boys my age. I’ll never forget the moment when I overheard a boy, who was standing in the school hallway, tell someone that I was cute after I walked by. Needless to say, my confidence began to grow. I had more friends that year than I ever had before and finally felt accepted among my peers. But the effects of the bullying have stayed with me and continue to affect me on a personal level, as I still struggle with anxiety, self-esteem issues, and depression. If someone simply utters the wrong word or looks at me wrong, I revert back to the shy girl who was once laughed at in the girls locking room while she was changing or told that Tribune News Service she was so ugly the boy would have
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training me for a more challenging position. He suggested I could handle it because I am an editor for the school paper. Shortly after I began training for the new position, I understood why my boss was reluctant to train just anyone, but I struggled to remember some of the necessary tasks. After making a mistake, the same girl who thought I was crazy told me that I shouldn’t have made the mistake because I was supposed to be a prodigy. I became quiet and unsure of how to reply. Eventually, I broke down in tears. Despite the fact that I am now an adult, I was overcome by feelings of inadequacy. We shouldn’t judge others by how we perceive them; the effects can be lifealtering. I learned over the years, even if I forget to remind myself most of the time, the way someone looks at us or treats us, intentional or not, is a reflection of their character, not ours.
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Big winners: Actresses Ann Dowd, Elisabeth Moss and Alexis Bledel of “The Handmaid’s Tale” win big during the 69th Emmy Awards, which aired at 8 p.m. on Sept. 17 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “The Handmaid’s Tale” won for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing and other awards.
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ wins big at Emmys Madison Lyda Staff Writer
On Sept. 17, CBS broadcasted the 69th Annual Emmys with numerous pokes at common gossip and politics. The ceremony began with the grand entrance of the host, Stephen Colbert, prancing the stage with an opening monologue riddled with humorous jabs and earnest political references to Donald Trump. Colbert is known to be eccentric and uncomfortably humorous in the light of media. “But if we’re honest with
ourselves,” Colbert said, “we know that the biggest TV star of the last year is Donald Trump. Yeah. No, you may not like it, but he’s the biggest star.” Crammed full of representation, diversity, social commentary and record-smashing achievements, the night was one to remember. Stephen Colbert transitioned the audience to awards and achievements through bouts of sincerity and vigorous social repose. The show celebrated artists from all ethnic regions and backgrounds on their achievements and
general excellence, luring a dominating crowd larger than ever before, to tune in to the night’s events. With a simple glance at the list of nominees and take-home winners, there isn’t much to groan about. Reed Morano the director of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” won Best Director of a Dramatic Television Series, an achievement yet to be awarded to a woman. Lena Waithe, an AfricanAmerican woman and writer for the popular hit television show “Big Little Lies,” won Best Comedy Writer of 2017. Both women presented speeches that captured the
essence of their victory: thanking family, significant others and women everywhere. Waithe gave special thanks to her LGBTQIA family. “I see each and every one of you,” Waithe said. “The things that make us different, those are our superpowers – every day when you walk out the door and put on your imaginary cape and go out there and conquer the world, because the world would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren’t in it.” Other notable achievements from the night included two Emmy awards for an episode from the new
hit Netflix original series “San Junipero.” African-American comedian and songwriter Donald Glover received two awards, one, for Comedy Acting and Directing, and another, the Riz Ahmed for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, for his performance in “Big Little Lies.” Although the evening was lighthearted, artists such as Nicole Kidman accented the show with undoubtable seriousness. Kidman won the Best Actress award for her performance in “Big Little Lies” and gave a speech that
addressed the actualities of domestic violence in a brief and raw fashion. “It is a complicated, insidious disease,” Kidman said. “It exists far more than we allow ourselves to know. It is filled with shame and secrecy. And by you acknowledging me with this award, it shines a light on it even more. So, thank you, thank you, thank you.” As Colbert brought the night to a close, the audience cheered graciously. The Emmys brought a record number of awards granted to African-American talent and to LGBTQ+ points of interest.
‘The Princess Bride’ reaches thirty-year anniversary Drue Watkins Staff Writer
The thirty-year anniversary of the romantic fantasy adventure movie, “The Princess Bride,” fell on Sept. 25. A classic movie full of quotable references, “The Princess Bride” is a staple of fun characters, quirky dialogue and memorable scenes. Directed by Rob Reiner, the movie stars Cary Elwes (Westley) and Robin Wright (Buttercup) as the two enamored protagonists whose adventure is filled with danger, villains, vibrant companions and true love. However, the film is not divided into just one storyline; it is two stories that are intertwined through clever use of editing and dialogue. The backdrop of the movie is set in the late 80’s where a sick boy (Fred Savage) is read a book by his caring grandfather (Peter Falk). The story that is read happens to be the fantasy land in which Westley and Buttercup live, seamlessly blending together two entirely different worlds. The two worlds—as different as they are—are bound together by the shared trait exhibited throughout the film: love. While several people view “The Princess Bride” as a romance, that’s only a sub-genre of the film. At its core, the movie is a comedy in which the conventions of the fantasy genre
are poked, prodded and subverted humorlessly all while maintaining the feeling of a grand adventure. It is true that the primary motivations of each character pertain to that of passion: The couple bound by true love; the grief-stricken son out to avenge the murder of his father; the paternal endearment of a grandfather as he tends to his sick grandson; and the development of genuine, hard earned friendship between people who may never have been friends in the first place. The story is told and acted in such a whimsical way that it’s only appropriate to associate the absurd situations with a sense of eccentric, outlandish humor: whether it is the reference and showcase of the Rodents of Unusual Sizes (ROUS’s), or the hilarity of antagonist Prince Humperdinck’s self-assured, foolhardy actions. With clear comedic editing, the movie is intended to spark some laughs from the audience. “The Princess Bride” is a well-filmed movie with bright cinematography and well-made film sets filled with impressive practical effects. The construction of the Fire Swamp, for example, was impeccable; the sights and sounds made the environment come alive as the protagonists fought their way through, surviving bursts of flame, ROUS’s and deadly quicksand.
The variety of locations add to the feel of an epic-sized land, and further the fantasy label that is often attached to the movie. Locations are distinct and original, with scenes that are seemingly immortalized in each one. Due to the quick pacing, nothing is ever dull. When every scene comes across as enchanting and entertaining, the words “great movie” spring to mind. The sword fights are expertly choreographed and very entertaining to watch, and the physicality of the actors is to be applauded. The violence is handled in a moderate way, so as to not turn away younger viewers. It’s most certainly a family-friendly film, especially since the movie is bolstered by the pure motivation of its characters: love. While the movie is expertly crafted from a camera and writing point-ofview, the one thing that could make or break it is thankfully well-done: the likability and energy of its characters. Characters are the foundation of any film as they are the single outlet that is required for the audience to both connect to and cheer for (or against). The main cast of characters are all unique and charismatic with each of them bringing something different to the table. Their personalities reflect greatly off one another and the chemistry is contagious; it creates interesting dynamics and conversations between the characters
strengthens the connection between “The Princess Bride” hits every check the audience and them. It’s difficult and stands the test of time despite to not grow attached as they undergo being thirty-years old. Its capability bizarre situations. to hold up is a testament to its filmThe romance is also a primary makers, writers, and the actions of its factor in “The Princess Bride,” and it cast. is both fulfilling and Buttercup: “The Princess Bride” star Robin fun. As the strings Wright and her daughter, Dylan Frances that hold together the story, the sparks Penn, attend the 69th Emmy Awards together. Tribune News Service between Westley and Buttercup are endearing and strong. There is no forcing the natural state of their attraction and it really reflects from both actors’ performances. The soundtrack is cheerful, lively and emotional. Composed by Mark Knopfler, the music in “The Princess Bride” is intended to evoke sensations from the audience in the forms of compassion and motivation—from this, it succeeds. The action seems more frantic because of it, and the tender scenes of love and friendship seem more intimate because of it. As a movie classic,
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October 2, 2017
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Aggies go 2-1 in home stand
on eight kills and totaled 11 digs. Dixon and Carr led the Aggies in kills with 15 each. Conley recorded her sixth double-double by pairing 49 assists and 18 digs. Brittnee Altic matched Conley for 18 digs. Kaylie Lyle with 19 kills and Alanna Watt 17 kills led WNMU. The first set saw a back and forth battle until the Aggies knotted the game at 16-all starting a 10-2 run for the 25-18 set one victory behind six kills from Dixon and two blocks by McFatridge. CU hit .424 in set one tallying 18 kills. Set two was largely controlled by WNMU who posted their best hitting clip of the match at .261 holding the Ags to 13 kills while pounding 16 themselves to take the second set 25-21. The Aggies brought energy to set three where both sides recorded an even 13 kills, but CU took advantage of a few Mustang errors to take the third set 25-22. Cameron cruised past the Mustangs in the fourth set to take the match after winning 25-18 with just one error and 14 kills for their best hitting clip of the match at .520 claiming their first league victory of the year. CU then claimed their second LSC victory in a row by defeating rival Midwestern State 3-1 on Sept. 26 in the Photo by Krista Pylant Aggie Gym. Come out swinging: Junior Ashleigh McFatridge attacks the ball during a scrimmage. Against Western New Mexico, McFatridge The Aggies edged the Mustangs with a notched 14 kills with no errors in 16 swings for a .875 efforts, the best hitting percentage by an Aggie netter since Sept. 3, 2011. .179 attack percentage to their .106 while posting 48 kills to MSU’s 43. Both sides Tuioti-Mariner with 12 kills. night then the next night, so you have to get Krista Pylant had nine team blocks. Paige Dixon paced CU with a team high over that hump and keep moving. Sports Editor Dixon led the Aggies with 15 kills and 13 kills and Ashleigh McFatridge seven kills. “We need to build our mentality and start @KristaPylant8 Bristol Lewis with nine. Lewis also had four Brook Conley achieved her fifth doublegetting some conference wins under our belt.” block assists alongside Brandy Carr. Indeed, that is what the Aggies did to The Cameron volleyball team claimed two double of the year with 30 assists and 11 digs. Conley had 33 assists and 13 digs for her Britnee Altic powered a season-high six cruise to two victories in a row. of three matches to start a six match home seventh double-double of the season. Brittnee service aces and led the team with 15 digs. McFatridge shined in the Aggie’s contest stand Sept. 22-26 in the Aggie Gym. Altic had 15 digs, and Katrina Campbell The Aggies started the stretch by falling to Brandy Carr had six blocks for the second with WNMU on Sept. 23 as the junior added ten. Eastern New Mexico 1-3 (25-17, 21-25, 20-25, consecutive match in a row. ENMU’s Biel middle blocker notched 14 kills with no Cameron opened the match strong, leading 16-25) but triumphed against Western New posted a season high ten blocks over the errors in 16 swings for a .875 effort, the best by as much as nine points until a couple of Mexico 3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 25-22, 25-18) and Aggies. hitting clip by an Aggie netter since 2011 late MSU runs closed the gap and tied the Midwestern State 3-1 (25-23, 25-14, 23-25, Cameron had a strong showing in the first when Sarah Corbett hit .800 against Texas match at 23-all. However, the Aggies would 25-20). set, stringing together a lead-taking ten point College. put down back-to-back kills to take set one, The WNMU and MSU matches gave CU run. The Aggies won 25-17 behind a .226 The 14 kills was also season-high for 25-23. back-to-back Lone Star Conference wins, hitting percentage and four Altic aces. McFatridge who also added four blocks of In the second set, Cameron cruised to a their first of the season, to boost them to 2-3 However, ENMU’s offense set the stage CU’s eight total. 25-14 victory after MSU hit in the negative in the league and 4-8 overall. for a comeback by taking set two 25-21 after Booth said McFatridge Brittany Lawson attacking percentage. Prior to the victories, the Aggies dropped posting a match high .310 attack clip with 16 played crucial roles in the victory. The Mustangs would turn around in set three straight league contests to UT Permian kills. They also took set three 25-20 with 16 “We came in with an open mind and with three to prevent the Aggie sweep by watching Basin, West Texas A&M and finally ENMU kills. grit and determination,” Booth said. “We the Aggies hit at a negative clip. The set saw on their home court. The Aggies dipped further down in the had people coming in clutch for us; Brittany 12 ties but the Mustangs stayed the course to Despite opening the match with a strong fourth set, making just three kills with a Lawson was great on defense. Ashleigh take set three, 25-23. first set win, the Aggies could not maintain negative attack percentage to fall 25-16 for McFatridge came up to us and said ‘I’m not Although MSU nabbed the first point of their momentum to fall in the next three sets their third loss in a row. getting enough balls’, so we told her if you get set four, Cameron jumped on an eight point in the loss to ENMU on Sept. 22. Head coach Tatiana Booth said the balls put them down, and she had her best run. The closest MSU would close the gap Cameron only posted a .078 attacking Aggies’ biggest struggle during their league game of all her matches. was 21-19 when the Aggies committed three percentage while the Greyhounds hit .207 in woes was their mentality. “As a team this is our breakthrough. We’re straight attack errors. the match. “No one is out right beating us, it’s more ready to take off now from here after our next The Aggies ended the match in good The Greyhounds outmatched the Aggies that we’re beating ourselves,” Booth said. couple of home matches. We showed today fashion, chaining a 4-1 run behind three kills by 19 kills after recording 56 total with “That’s the switch we have to make. What’s what we’re truly made of.” and a block to take the fourth set 25-20 while Brooklyn Biel leading with 13 kills and Sarah tough about this conference is you play one Lawson also committed no attack errors pounding a match high 17 kills.
Cross Country to run in Kansas Krista Pylant
competition on Sept. 16 at the Ken Garland Invitational Sports Editor in Denton, Texas. @KristaPylant8 Cameron finished fourth The Cameron cross with a total time of 1:53.45.5 country team will compete in and averaged 22:45.1 per their third race of the season, runner against North Texas, the Rim Rock Classic, at 10 Baylor and Oklahoma. a.m. on Sept. 30 in Lawrence, Eduardo Gutierrez led the Kansas. Aggies individually in 23rd The 8K college men’s race place, finishing the four mile hosted by the University race in 22:08.0. of Kansas will feature ten Maxime Icart came in just teams including the Kansas, behind Gutierrez with a time Wichita State, Washburn, of 22:10.6. Marvin Dierker Bacone, San Diego, Nebraska was 39 seconds back of Icart, Wesleyan, Missouri-Kansas while Celso Ramirez, Steffen City, Southwestern (Iowa) Riestenpatt, Felix Nadeborn, Community College and and Deandre Fontenot all Cameron. finished with 23 minute Cameron head coach times. Zach Johnson said the Sam Kelly finished with Aggies have accomplished a a time of 25:31 in his first lot in training over the last collegiate race, while Cesar few weeks, and he is excited Rangel and Xavier Obregon to see how they will compete. finished with times just over “The course has played 27 minutes. host to many championship In comparison, Baylor, meets including NCAA who finished first as a team, Division I & II, NAIA, Big 12, USATF Junior Olympics finished with an average time of 20:38.6. as well as numerous Kansas The Mean Green’s Mike High School State meets,” Lowe had the top time Johnson said. individually as he paced the “It will be exciting to run on a unique course with a lot field with a time of 20:10.03. Following the Rim Rock of history.” Classic, the Aggies will run While the Aggies did in the South Plains Invite on not compete last week, they Oct. 7 in Levelland, Texas. faced NCAA Division I
Women’s Golf wins OBU Invite
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Up to par: (From left): Iona Roska, Kyndall Morgan, Kennedy Wheeler, Hayden Brewer, Allison Duffin and Sabrina Stedman with their trophy after winning the Oklahoma Baptist Fall Invitational on Sept. 26 in Midwest City, Okla. The Aggies carded a 612 in the 36-hole tournament with Wheeler leading CU individually in third place after shooting a 148. Roska finished two strokes behind Wheeler to place fourth with a 150 score.