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Lawton Food Bank opens new doors Kaitlyn Stockton
Member Angela Spradlin next took the stage to surprise Copy Editor the organization with a check for $24,000. Mosiman said The Lawton Food Bank she was in shock from the opened its doors to its new generosity of her community location on Nov. 9. and was almost speechless at At 3 p.m., Director of the the time. Food Bank Jeri Mosiman, “It was very heartwarming,” Chair of the Lawton Food she said. Bank Board Nathan Johnson Mosiman said the food and Executive Director of bank is always looking for the Regional Food Bank of volunteers, whether helping Oklahoma Rodney Bivens families carry items to their welcomed the public to the new cars or creating a website for home of the food bank with the food bank. a ribbon cutting ceremony. “People can help in Members of the Chamber whatever way they would of Commerce, McMahon like. If people have time that Foundation, local businesses they are willing to volunteer, and other community we can always use them,” she supporters celebrated a new era said. “We always need help in in the history of the Lawton sorting food from food drives Food Bank. and stocking the shelves. We Mosiman said her are always looking for the daily organization’s move will allow drudgery of cleaning. There the members of the Lawton are people when they go to the Food Bank to feed families grocery store who pick up two more effectively and efficiently. of what they are getting and Since Mosiman became the give one to the food bank.” Photo by Kaitlyn Stockton director, she said she has seen For the holiday season, the numbers of people and Mosiman said her team plans Grand opening: Jeri Mosiman, Nathan Johnson, Nick Preston and Rodney Bivens cut the ribbon at the families who visit the food on providing additional treats bank quadruple. opening of the Lawton Food Bank’s new location. The new building opened at 3 p.m. on Nov. 9. to present families with the “We needed more space,” set up. It just seems so surreal.” just cried. I had tears streaming sees the new home of the food us with our building and best holidays. Mosiman said. “Our old Mosiman said she is not down my face. It has just been bank as evidence of the good Goodyear helped move us.” “We have decided our building had 4000 square ft. the only one ready to begin so remarkable to go from that in people and the Lawton-Fort After the reveal and ribbon gift to our families is to get Last year, we fed an average of this new adventure. Many to this in the course of a year.” Sill community. cutting, Mosiman and the additional food,” Mosiman 857 families every month. It volunteers and donors are The move would not have She said: “We are a United other members of the Lawton said. “A family of one to three was extremely difficult to do excited to begin providing more been possible without the help Way agency, so we have been Food Bank were surprised with will get 10 additional items. that in that size of building. It food to even more families. of the McMahon Foundation. receiving money from the even more kindness. If a family has five or six was challenging. This one is a “Cameron Baptist Youth Mosiman said the charitable community for the past 20 During the event, Steve family members, it will get better fit at 10,000 square ft.” was here. Last year, there was organization provided the years, but this building is a Barnes, general manager of Jim 20 additional items. Seven or Mosiman said she remains zero food in the warehouse,” Lawton Food Bank with a testament to community at Glover Chevrolet, presented more will get thirty additional in awe of the transformation of she said. “They came in the donation to purchase the new its finest. No one entity could the Lawton Food Bank with items.” her new building. have pulled this off. It is just a the gift of a check for $5,000 To donate any food or “When I took over the food other day and were amazed to building. Mosiman believes result of a community pulling to feed its neighbors in need. clothing items, books, or toys bank over seven years ago, our see all of this space and food after seeing zero food last year. individuals were put on this together for people in need. Arvest Bank Marketing Officer or to volunteer, contact Jeri lobby seated four people,” she We all held hands and prayed. I earth to help each other and The City of Lawton helped and Lawton Food Bank Board Mosiman at 580.353.7994. said. “There’s now chairs for 21
Aggie Sneak Peek brings in prospective students Kaley Patterson
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Here, students could preview different departments and organizations while talking to representatives from each. The attendants also had the option to take different tours of the campus conducted by the Aggie Ambassadors. The tours varied from departmental tours to Development Jennifer Pruchnicki talked housing only or a full campus tour. to students about life on campus: getting “I like that I get to inform people involved, organizations, housing and about Cameron” Jeremyra Cross, senior more. Pruchnicki also introduced the Psychology major and third year Aggie student panel made up of four Cameron Ambassador, said. “I like showing them students. When perspective students around the pretty campus. I also like checked in, each visitor was given a bag getting them excited about becoming a with a t-shirt, information packets and potential Cameron student.” an index card. The students used the card Prospective students will have another to write down questions that were given chance to explore Cameron University to Myers to ask the students in the panel. in the spring. The Cameron Admissions The questions varied from, “What is it office will hold a series of events that are like living on campus?” to “Is the food any academically based. Myers said there will good?” be different days that are geared toward “There’s genuineness to the student different departments. panel,” Myers said. “These students are If prospective students are interested not getting paid to talk about Cameron. in attending, they can contact the They’re not up here because it’s their job. Admissions office at 581-2289. If current They’re just up there because they really CU students are interested in becoming like Cameron.” an Aggie Ambassador, they can pick up The student panel concluded the Aggie applications in the Admissions Office Sneak Peek program, but the day was not on the second floor of North Shepler. over yet. The prospective students and Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. their parents were invited to attend the on Nov. 22. organization fair in the Aggie Rec Center.
At 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 2, Cameron Admissions hosted Aggie Sneak Peek for prospective students who are interested in attending Cameron University. The event was held in the MCC. “Aggie Sneak Peek is Cameron’s fall preview day” Associate Director of Enrollment Management Frank Myers said, “It is the opportunity for prospective students to come visit our campus, see our facilities, learn about the admissions process, scholarships, and financial aid, and meet with professors, student organizations and student services.” Students and their parents began flooding the east entrance of the MCC an hour before the program was scheduled to start. They were greeted by Cameron’s Aggie Ambassadors. The program took place in the MCC Ballroom. To start the event, President McArthur greeted students and their parents. He informed the guests that Cameron is a wonderful place for students to receive their higher education. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Jamie Glover then explained CU’s admissions process, how students can enroll and how they can also apply for scholarships and financial aid. Glover also spoke about CU’s mission for southwest Oklahoma. For a break from all the information, the Aggie Ambassadors came out on stage to introduce and explain the top five important things students need to know to be an Aggie: school colors black and gold, the pick axe symbol, Black and Gold Fridays, Ole Kim and the fight song. The ambassadors sang the fight Photo by Kaley Patterson song and then encouraged those in the audience to stand up, clap and try to sing Preview: Assistant Director of Financial Assistance Robin Lee talks to along. possible CU students at the Aggie Sneak Peek. The event took place Nov. 2. Next up, the Director for Student
Taylor Thompson selected as Miss Black Oklahoma Kaylee Jones
Assistant Managing Editor Taylor Thompson, CU’s Coordinator of Diversity Affairs, is officially Oklahoma royalty. Thompson was selected as Miss Black Oklahoma USA 2014 in September. “It has been a long time coming,” Thompson said. “I first competed in the state pageant in 2007; I was first runner-up, so to finally reach that goal was awesome.” After completing the evaluation process, which included a phone interview with the national pageant office, Thompson was named a Delegate-at-Large, which Thompson explained means there was no state pageant. Thompson will represent Oklahoma at the national Black USA Pageant in Washington, D.C. in August 2014. “We will have a panel interview with our judges, and we will also compete in a fitness wear segment, a talent portion, then evening wear, and then the awesome onstage question and answer,” Thompson explained. Thompson first competed in the Miss Lawton Pageant in 2005, placing as 4th runner-up. After her first attempt at the state title, Thompson became Miss Black CU in 2008.
“I’ve had nothing but good experiences,” Thompson said of the pageant environment. “I think I’ve been lucky, but I think [pageants] have definitely taught me a lot, everything from public speaking to interview skills. I don’t think there is a much harder interview than a pageant interview.” Thompson said she started competing in pageants because she loved to sing. “Pageants were kind of my way to be able to get out on stage and sing in front of people,” Thompson said. “That’s really my draw, definitely the talent portion.” As Miss Black Oklahoma USA, Thompson said part of her year of service would include speaking to women about keeping their hearts healthy, as the pageant has a national partnership with the Heart Truth Campaign. While her platform is mostly about building selfworth, Thompson added that her message to girls looking to compete would be to have a goal and mind and keep striving toward it. “I think very early on I learned the art of perseverance,” Thompson said. “Everything is not going to go according to plan the first time around, but you definitely have to stay on the right track, stay positive, keep the faith and you’ll get there.”
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Two are better than one Charlene Belew Student Life Editor
Cameron University’s ROTC held one of their two annual blood drives from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 12 in Room 209 of Burch Hall. Students and faculty were invited campus-wide to participate in the charitable event. Assistant for Cameron’s ROTC program, Diane Crage, said this event has been occurring at
Cameron twice a year for five years. This year, she said that the blood drive was very successful, with 21 whole blood donations and 5 referrals. Crage said that she encourages all people to donate blood, and if they are unable to, they should try to convince someone to donate in their place. “If anyone is able to donate blood, please do so,” she said. “It’s very rewarding and not only rewarding, but all over Oklahoma
people are in need of blood and there’s so many blessings that come from donating.” Crage said that out of the 21 donations received, 15 of them came from Cameron ROTC members. While the number of volunteers who donated was good, Crage said there is always a constant need for blood, and it is hard to keep up with the demand. “It’s not that people don’t care, it’s that people don’t have time,” she said. “People don’t realize that it
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could be their family or someone they know that receives the blood, so that’s why I encourage my cadets to donate.” Crage said that in the future, she hopes advertising will play a bigger part in the blood drive so as to attract more people to help in the cause to raise the blood reserve for Oklahoma. The ROTC will hold its
Oklahoma Academy of Science holds 102nd Charlene Belew
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next blood drive of the school year in April. Upcoming events for ROTC include the commissioning of five cadets into 2nd Lt. ranks. The ceremony for this event will be held on Dec. 14. For more information on ROTC, contact Diane Crage at 580-5812340.
as well as the best overall presentation. Student Life Editor Dean of Science and On Nov. 8, Cameron Technology Dr. Terry Conley, University’s Science Complex organizer and moderator became home to the 102nd for the Wichita Mountain Annual Technical Meeting of Symposium as a member of the Oklahoma Academy of the Oklahoma Academy of Science for the first time since Science since 1976, said that 2001. the technical meeting allowed Students and faculty students and faculty the members from Cameron, chance to make new friends as well as many other while fostering education and universities in the Oklahoma knowledge. area, came together to “[Students] gain experience connect through research and presenting their research to scholarship. other people,” he said. “As The technical meeting they develop into scientists, included presentations and we want them to gain a posters from biological knowledge base, and if you sciences, physical sciences, don’t tell anybody what science communication and you’re researching, it never education, social sciences, happened. It’s a part of their geography, applied ecology development as scientists to and conversation, engineering be able to communicate their sciences, environmental research. The Oklahoma sciences and mathematics. Academy of Science for a long There were over 250 people time has really been the place in attendance for the meeting. to go for undergrads. It’s a All undergraduate friendlier atmosphere.” students who participated This year, the technical in presenting posters or a meeting hosted The Wichita presentation were evaluated Mountain Symposium. and although winners have Eleven presentations were not been announced yet, in the symposium including The Oklahoma Academy topics such as the history, of Science will give rewards geology, economic impact, for the best poster and fire history and management presentation in every category, practices, bison management
and endangered species of the mountains and their surrounding areas. Conley said the inspiration behind this section of the technical meeting came from his love for the Wichita Mountains as well as the wealth of knowledge it holds. “I love the Wichita Mountains,” he said. “It’s a wonderful resource. It’s one of the oldest exposed mountain ranges in North America. It’s a fascinating place.” The symposium ended with a presentation on artistic inspiration behind the refuge. To finish the Wichita Mountain showcase, guest speakers Katherine Liontas-Warren and Tom Russell invited spectators to view their artwork that was Wichita Mountain themed. Conley said, “I really wanted the symposium to not just be about the biology or not about this and that, but about a sample of the whole concept. What’s really neat to me is to see the passion that these folks have for what they do, and … wow.” In January, Conley will begin his two-year term as President Elect (Vice President) for the Oklahoma Academy of Science.
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major Helen Hiu-Yan Wong, President of Cameron’s Staff Writer Asian Club, said through Members of Cameron this event, she and her fellow members hoped to bring University’s Asian Club awareness of their different imported their cultures to campus during their Game beliefs and customs to the Night on Nov. 6 in the MCC CU student body. Ballroom. She said, “We try to bring more Asian culture to people The event, which lasted and let them learn more from 5-7 p.m., featured different games and musical about Asian culture.” selections that introduced International games students and others in may seem foreign to some Americans but, according attendance to the various cultures the Asian continent to Hiu-Yan Wong, a Hong has to offer. Kong native, the same could There were at least six be said of American games in different types of games, some Asian nations. “In America, people from musical games have their own games,” she with Asian music to an impromptu three-legged said. “People from different race. One of the attractions countries may not know was the true or false guessing about these games and may not know how to play them. game which taught the “We try to bring in audience various facts about Asia. With questions in more games with a cultural categories ranging from background,” Hiu-Yan geography to culture, the Wong said. “The games came game covered various aspects from different countries. Some come from China. of Asian culture. Junior Communications Some come from different
islands—they’re from everywhere.” Gold Chang, a freshman Chemistry major, addressed some of these games, referring to a recent experience she had visiting her parents’ home country. “I went to go visit Laos,” Chang said, “and the games are very different. Here, people play games like tag. There, people play with stones.” Hiu-Yan Wong said children outside of American often play with their environmental elements. “They pretty much play with what’s around them,” Hiu-Yan Wong said. “When I was younger, I played things like rock and dirt.” The members of the club emphasize, however, that an appreciation of the culture is not limited to those of Asian descent. “Asian Club is open to everyone,” Chang said. “You don’t have to be Asian to be in the Asian Club. It’s just an
opportunity to expose people to our cultures.” Hiu-Yan Wong said the only requirement for being a part of Asian Club is interest. “You can be interested in Asian culture,” she said. “You can be curious. You could want to know more. You can just join us and have fun. You don’t have to be Asian; you can be anyone.” The club is looking for anyone who is interested, curious or looking for fun to join them and learn more about their cultures. With events such as the Game Night, the Asian Club hopes to bring awareness of its club to those interested individuals. “You learn from eating food, from playing games— from everything,” Hiu-Yan Wong said. “We worked hard for this, and we just want people to know Asian Club and not be afraid of joining because they’re not Asian.”
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Getting a leg up: Participants prepare for a threelegged race during Asian Club Game night on Nov. 6 in the MCC Ballroom. Members encourage students to take part in and learn from their events.
Multimedia Design Club raises funds with bake sale Sadie Jones
“Graphic design is part of our field,” Park said. “I just thought we needed to put what we’re learning in our degree to A&E Editor use and make a new logo.” There was plenty to choose from at the Multimedia Design The competition is open to anyone who is a multimedia Club’s Bake Sale hosted from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in design student. the Nance Boyer lobby. Cameron University’s Multimedia Design Club’s mission Students satisfied whatever their sweet tooth desired is to prepare students for professional careers, provide — cupcakes, brownies, cookies or donuts. Club members service to Oklahoma communities, represent, lead and unify also provided nachos, hotdogs and pizza. Members of the multimedia design students and encourage school support. Multimedia Design Club welcomed donations. Melissa Merrifield — a Multimedia Design major and Multimedia Design senior and president of the two-year member of the club — explained how the studentorganization Son Park said the funds raised through the bake run organization fulfills its mission. sale will go towards buying t-shirts with a new logo they plan “We sponsor workshops for the community where they to design themselves. can come in and make ‘E-Cards’ for their families,” Merrifield “We have had the same logo for a very long time,” Park said. “It allows them to learn a little bit of ‘Photoshop’ and said. “We need to change it — it doesn’t really represent our ‘Flash.’” club very well.” The organization also volunteers for community events. The club will host its first logo competition next semester. “We volunteered with the Spirit of Survival in October,” The winning logo will be displayed on the new t-shirt. Merrifield said. “It was really cool — I’ve been helping with
Keep Calm and Carry on
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Jacob Jardel
“I think it is important for people to understand that depression, anxiety and Staff Writer stress are real things and to understand what Cameron students learned how to the symptoms are so that they can recognize recognize and handle mental health issues when they are suffering from these,” Melrose during the “Keep Calm and Carry On” CU said. “They are all totally treatable, so no one Succeed Workshop at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the should have to suffer on without treatment.” Buddy Green Room. Melrose felt she got her point across well. The workshop addressed various aspects “From the feedback that I got from it, I of mental health that could affect students once again learned that these [issues] really are during the grind of the semester. so very common to students and that students Jill Melrose, Director of the Student appreciate a kind and compassionate look at Wellness Center, led the event. She noted issues that they have,” she said. that, though the title was vague, the purpose The concept of stress being common of the workshop was clear. among college students came as no surprise to “We really just wanted to talk about the Melrose, who noticed the trend in her work at mental health issues that are most common the Student Wellness Center. for college students,” she said. “Most of what I see is stress,” she said. The modest crowd gathered at a table and “They’re stressed out. They’ve got school and listened as Melrose provided students with work and relationships.” information about stress, depression, anxiety, She said stress – if untreated – can lead to PTSD and other related topics. other potential road blocks in education, but Attendees drove the conversation. While there is help for those who need it. Melrose began her discussion by mentioning “Sometimes, that stress will lead to other the signs and symptoms of different ailments, things like depression or anxiety disorders, guests steered the dialogue to potential and that’s what we’re there for at the Student treatments and management strategies. Wellness Center,” she said. The director felt the setting and this type of Though, one other common occurrence interaction was a good fit for the topic. Melrose noted involved the transition to “It was nice because we just kind of sat university life. “We see a lot of adjustment around and talked,” she said. “It was relaxed.” to college life,” she said. “For a lot of young Melrose believes the smallest interaction people, it’s the time when they’re becoming can potentially help students learn to adults, and there are a lot of issues becoming recognize signs and symptoms of mental an adult.” illnesses. Melrose said it is the Student Wellness “These illnesses are common and treatable,” Center’s mission to take care of the students. Melrose said. “You can get help at the Student However, student input is important for the Wellness Center. I hope [the audience fulfillment of this mission. obtained] just a little more understanding into “We want to hear from students,” Melrose themselves and others around them.” said. “We want to know how we can help you. According to Melrose, talking about a If you have a topic that you want to know subject such as mental health is a necessity more about that has to do with mental or because of how prevalent yet overlooked its physical health, then let us know. We work for conditions seem to be. you.”
Jacob Jardel Staff Writer
Cameron University students strained for solutions in the form of questions during Math Jeopardy at 3:30 on Nov. 5 in the Science Complex’s Room 101. The event pitted four contestants against each other in a battle of math supremacy, all modeled in the style of the game show hosted by Alex Trebek. Students selected clues from categories and earned points in the form of theoretical money for correct answers. Dr. Greg Herring, Chair of the Math Department, acted as host to the competition. Participants were freshman Business Management major Adeline Larson, junior Accounting major Ross Holley, junior Biology major Joel Frambes and senior Math major Molly Beauchamp. Beauchamp emerged as the winner of the competition. However, she did not go in expecting to win. “It was awesome,” she said. “I just thought that I wasn’t going to win, but I’d give it a shot.” Frambes came in second place, the only other person to finish with a positive dollar amount. Though he was happy to have placed where he did, he felt he underperformed. “I think I could’ve performed better,” Frambes said, “but some of the questions were hard, and I got a little flustered.” Larsen and Holley finished third and fourth, respectively, after putting up competitive performances. With categories covering topics such as math puns and base changes, the array of available questions gave each contestant something he or she could use to show off his or her
that for a few years and have always enjoyed it. We try to do a lot of stuff with the community.” Merrifield said being involved in the organization not only provides members the opportunity to reach out to the Lawton community but also gives them the chance to interact with students on campus. “You get to meet a lot of people,” Merrifield said. “Since I’m a Multimedia major, it’s helped me connect with other people specifically in my field.” The Multimedia Design Club is open to anyone on campus. “We have a variety of people who are involved with our organization— some from graphic design and some from the IT department. It’s not limited to multimedia —but if you are multimedia, you are automatically a member of the club.” Nearly all the items at the Bake Sale were gone by the end of the day, and the organization raised $239.20. Merrifield said everyone in the organization was pleased with the success of the event.
Math Jeopardy Photo by Jacob Jardel
Renaissance men: Junior Ross Holley shows off the stuffed Leonardo da Vinci he won for participating in Math Jeopardy on Nov. 5. expertise. Frambes, a Math minor, touched on the fact that there were a variety of questions both within and outside of his realm of expertise. He said, “I’ve only had calculus-based courses, so that kind of makes me an expert in those [questions]. But that leaves me lacking on a lot of other basic things. The trigonometry- and probabilitybased questions were pretty difficult.” For some, like Beauchamp, the experience with the variety of questions was equal parts rewarding and humbling. She said, “It was really good. It made me realize I didn’t know as much as I thought I did. There were some things in there that I wasn’t knowledgeable in that other majors would know, too.” However, she added that this sort of event, regardless of aptitude, sheds a light on Mathematics as a discipline as well as those majoring or
minioring in it. “It gives a different perspective on Math people,” Beauchamp said. “Some people who don’t think they’re good at math stray away all together when they could be good at math and know some of the answers.” Frambes corroborated this statement, adding that participation is not the only way to have fun with the event. “It’s definitely a fun event worth going to. Even if you don’t feel confident enough to participate in the event, it’s fun to watch the competition between the people who are competing,” he said. Both Frambes and Beauchamp also noted that a higher attendance would add more to the event, especially those who look to expand their knowledge in the subject beyond just College Algebra. Beauchamp said, “I encourage more people to come, even if they think they’re not highly knowledgeable in math.”
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What makes a person a gamer? Well according to Infinity Ward, makers of the recently released Call of Duty: Ghosts, if you play nothing but their game and nothing else you are not a gamer at all. When I first read the article from IGN my mind immediately thought how much backlash it would have from the developers’ comments. I began to peruse the viewer comments afterwards to see what the IGN community thought and, needless to say, the reaction was quite varied. My favorite comment had to be from user ‘tyboingram.’ Judging from the comment, it was obvious this person was in favor of Infinity Ward’s statement. In their comment they cited the example of ‘Does cooking bacon and eggs every day make you a chef?’ They also stated that to qualify for the label of ‘gamer’ you have to play many different titles, not just Call of Duty (COD). I am not much of a fan of COD, I do play it on occasion, but I don’t go out of my way to get the latest installment. Every now and then I will play it. I also love many other titles such as Legend of Zelda, Metal Gear, Halo and Assassin’s Creed, just to name a few. So by tyboingram’s definition I am what they would call a gamer. As far as the whole label
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goes, I do consider myself a gamer. But also if all a person does is play COD, then that’s his or her taste and that is what he or she enjoys playing. COD players are, in their own right, gamers. If they don’t play other video games, why should it matter? They spend just about the same amount of time as other gamers do on their favorite titles. In fact COD has had such a big impact that it’s even beginning to make its way to the Major League Gaming (MLG) circuits. With the increase in popularity of this series,
there is no denying that it is making an impact on the gaming community in some form. So to Infinity Ward, I say that I don’t think a game developer company should label the people who play their title as “non-gamers.” There is no denying that they are gamers of some sort. Some of these players may not necessarily play other titles, thus leading some people to consider them “non-gamers,” but nevertheless, the people who play COD show some gamer and even hardcore gamer traits. These players spend many
hours on the game and some of them even enter gaming tournaments to compete for prizes. So can we call people that only play COD “nongamers”? I for one believe that they are possibly a unique sub-group of gamer all on their own. Besides, some of these COD players do play other titles. Some of them do not branch further out to many other titles, but nonetheless there is no denying that some of these players are diving into other titles. And what of the players who stick to only Final Fantasy or just stick to old
Atari and Nintendo games and don’t try the new games? Does that mean these groups are not gamers because they don’t branch out to other titles? They are playing video games, and although they may not be diversifying their gaming pallet they are still labeled as gamers. There are many subgroups of gamers already, so what is one more to add to the mix? If these players love playing the shooter series, then I say leave them be and let them enjoy their game. We all have different interests; you have yours and they have theirs.
The influence of student participation am glad you asked. I am now a senior, scheduled to graduate from college in the spring. Being a non-traditional student, when I came back to school, my goal was to attend class, pass my courses and then use my degree to get a job to take care of my family. That was it. I had no plans on participating in campus events, joining any clubs or striving for anything more than “passing” as far as Carson Stringham grades. For the first couple of years, it worked. I went Copy Editor to class, came home, did I recently had a moment my homework and spent of internal enlightenment time with my family. I had while watching an episode of so much free time that I “The Big Bang Theory,” one even started coaching my that helped me to confirm daughter’s soccer team. some of the choices I have Life was good. But then, made in the recent years. something happened that In the episode, Sheldon made me reevaluate my goal: tries to convince his I started to consistently get girlfriend, Amy, of the good grades. awesomeness that is “Raiders My grades soon became of the Lost Ark” only to good enough to apply for be shut down by Amy’s various honors programs. argument that Indiana Jones Joining one motivated me has no significance to the to join another and then outcome of the story: “If he another. I am now a member were not there, the Nazis of three honors societies, would still have found the each helping me to set a ark, opened it, and died, just standard for myself that I like they did.” have never strived for before. Aside from feeling foolish Two of the societies – Sigma at never having noticed the Tau Delta, the English glaring mistake before, I Honors Society; and the also found it interesting to Cameron Honors Program, ponder the reason for the which is interdisciplinary – movie being made at all. If are very active on campus, Indy played no significance, each holding events and then why was he in the performing service in both story? Why not just make a the Lawton and Cameron movie about evil Nazis who communities. Once I struggle to find the ark, do became involved with these so, and it end up being their two groups, I chose to doom? Indy definitely adds participate in these events. comedy, romance, suspense This got me thinking about and that sense of adventure, other groups on campus but it is true that when all that might be interesting is said and done, he could to me, so I started looking just as easily have stayed at around, eventually joining home and saved himself the the Student Veterans of hassles, sore knuckles and America and the Magic bruised ribs. So what does Lantern Film Society. As this all have to do with me? I part of my Journalism minor,
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I also decided to work for the Cameron Collegian, first as a staff writer and now as a Copy Editor. Oh, and I still coach, only now it is two teams instead of just one. Now, granted, much of the stress I have felt this semester has been selfinflicted, and I have had to cut back on exactly how much I participate in each group and what events I can help out with – family comes first with me – but my point is this: In my junior year of college, I realized I was a student who was going to graduate from four years of university life with nothing to show for it; I was about to pull an Indiana Jones. Sure, I was physically on campus, was interacting with people and undoubtedly had left
some mark on either the professors or students in at least some of my classes, but overall I would graduate and leave Cameron without ever truly influencing the story of the campus during my time here. I wanted more than that. My wife thought I was crazy at first, but she gets it and has always been supportive of my aspirations, encouraging me to strive for excellence in my honors studies and handling the home front while I attend meetings and functions. If it was not for her, I would not be able to be as active on campus as I am. With the fall semester quickly coming to a close, my hope and advice for students who are new
or have never seriously considered becoming an active participant in campus affairs, is this: do it. Join a club. Join a fraternity or sorority. Join an honors society. Become active in either PAC or the SGA, two organizations whose influence directly impacts the lives of students everyday. Join them all. Becoming a part of any of these organizations will not only enrich your own life, but also by joining and participating in them, you will become an integral part of the story of your college experience and of the history of the university itself. Leave your mark on Cameron before it is too late. You will be glad you did.
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New display showcases breathtaking talent Kaitlyn Stockton Copy Editor
Cameron University students and alumni shined in the Leslie Powell Foundation and Gallery’s “Lawton-Fort Sill Art Council” Show. On Nov. 9, eight Cameron students exhibited their works of art depicting the theme “time” for the public. Many CU alumni also displayed their newest creations at the show. The exhibition kicked off at 7 p.m. at the Leslie Powell Gallery and was free and open to the public. The art show featured works from CU art students and members of the LawtonFort Sill Art Council. Twenty-one-year-old Karyn Ortega displayed her oil painting “Barrel Race” on the show’s opening night. “I was excited,” Ortega said. “It was fun to see everyone’s art hanging and to see everyone else’s interpretation of time.” Ortega said the theme was challenging for her at first. However, after she decided to create a new piece. Ortega incorporated the “time” theme into her style, one featuring depictions of horses and other Western staples. “I have a lot of different art pieces, but I wanted to make something that reflected time,” she said. “I did not want to force the idea onto one of my works, so I decided to make a new piece
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Work of art: Twenty-one year old Cameron student Karyn Ortega proudly poses in front of her painting “Barrel Race” during the show on Nov. 9. that reflected time to me. My painting is actually of a barrel horse. Barrel racing is really about time.” The Art major said she enjoys exhibiting her work as art shows allow her to meet many people and other artists. “It gets your name out there. It gets you exposed and prepared for when you are out in the real world promoting your work,” Ortega said. “You won’t get into everything that you enter, but when you do, it is exciting and teaches you to work harder and to get into shows.” Although she said she loves the experience of working with an easel, Ortega said she enjoys seeing her works away from the studio and in a professional setting. “It is a different experience
to see your art hanging, framed and in that lighting. It is different from when you are working on it on an easel,” she said. “It looks finished and professional.” CU alumna Mary Baumann joined Ortega in the show. After graduating from Cameron in May 2013, Baumann continued her love for art and participating in exhibits. “I like the opportunity to show people what I can do,” Baumann said. “It gives you those warm fuzzies.” For the “time” theme, the former student said she based her piece “Blown Circuits” on a past assignment. However, she continued working on her painting, inspired by the musical and creative talents of one of her favorite bands. “The assignment was to
take an illustration and make it our own,” Baumann said. “I had been listening to Daft Punk; I like the robotic heads they use. I also like the pinup style from the illustration. I wanted to make a story out of the two.” To Baumann, she sees her piece as a mixture of old and new. The painting brings the past and future into one. “It is pin-up style but also futuristic, so there are two different eras going on,” she said. “There’s the robotic and futuristic side, as well as the vintage pin-up style.” While Baumann said she was nervous at first, she soon overcame her anxiety and enjoyed the opportunity to bring her art to others. She said: “It was a little nerve-racking since there were so many people in there,
Displayed creation: CU Art major Manda Dickinson shows off her painting,”Daughter of Pear.” but it was exciting to see everyone looking at my art work. I was also glad to see my old classmates and to see what they were up to.” Baumann advises current and prospective art students to participate in as many shows as possible; she said each time an artist has his or her art on display, there is a chance for networking opportunities. “Do it. Get as much
publicity as you can without getting into trouble,” she said. “Take the chance and see where you can go.” Both Ortega’s and Baumann’s pieces are on sale for $200 and $360, respectively. Their pieces – along with their current and former classmates’ – can be found at the Leslie Powell Gallery from now into December.
Plant use explained during seminar Carson Stringham Copy Editor
The Cameron University Library was recently the forum for Dr. Fred Schneider’s seminar on “Native American Plant Use.” As part of “Sharing the Spirit 2013,” the combined effort of Cameron and the Lawton Arts & Humanities Council to celebrate Native American history, the event took place at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. The presentation focused not only on the various types of plants that can be found in Oklahoma and their uses but also helped to educate the attendees on overcoming traditional stereotypes associated with the Plains Indians. “A lot of people don’t realize the role that traditional plants played in early societies of the Great Plains,” Schneider said. “This presentation was
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Plant use explained: Dr. Fred Schneider shares his knowledge of plants and the Plains Indians during his lecture. an effort to flesh out a better sense of understanding and break the stereotypes many people have.” Though a retired professor
of anthropology and not botany, Schneider is an avid gardener and loves to conduct research about native plants and their uses. Over the years,
prosperity of many indigenous plants is for Oklahomans to use those plants in their home gardens instead of buying plants from big name plant he worked hard to collect comment that such a feat is stores. seeds, document where they still years away. “Many of the plants I come from and how various About breaking talked about tonight will do tribes used the plants in their stereotypes, Schneider said very well in most areas of the everyday lives. many people tend to think state,” he said. “These are the Schneider acknolwledged that the Plains Indians lived guys that are as happy as clams a row of books on a table solely off buffalo meat, but in this environment. They along the back wall, and told that is far from the truth. were here before we were.” the audience that they were “Besides using plants for Schneider was quick to good sources on indigenous food and medicines, many point out that the continued Oklahoma plants and their tribes also had gardens and abundance and survival of the uses. used plants as a means of local fauna also influenced the One thing that Schneider beautification,” Schneider said. natural ecosystems that are admitted about the various One of the key points throughout the state. texts was their lack of Schneider made was that He said: “Our native knowledge about the histories many of the traditional uses insects, birds, butterflies and of the plants, where they for native plants has been lost so forth grew up on those originally came from and over the years due to the lack plants. As our state grows, which tribes used which plants of documentation on which huge areas of land have been for which purposes. plants were used for what lost to agriculture, roads, In an effort to remedy the purposes. Even within the ranching and many other chaos, Schneider announced tribal system itself, Schneider forms of progress; if we can get to the audience that he is said that there were some more home gardeners to grow currently working on a book plants that only a healer or the plants that these creatures that will encapsulate all of high ranking member of feed on, we can help secure the information he has been the tribe would know how their survival. Not only will able to track down over the to use; sadly, some of that you be growing some beautiful years. Schneider said he information has been lost. plants, but you’re also helping hopes to make it available in a Schneider said a good way Mother Nature.” single volume, though he did to ensure the survival and
An Evening of French One Acts coming soon to CU Casey Brown Staff Writer Cameron University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present “An Evening of French One Acts,” two one act plays directed by Scott Richard Klein, Chair of the Theatre Arts Department. The show will run at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 to 24; Thursday through Saturday, and will start at 2 p.m. for its matinee on Sunday. “No Exit” by Jean-Paul Sarte has four characters. The Valet is played by Mark Branson. The characters of Cradeaux, Inez and Estelle, played by Clinton Blackwell Jr.,
Anastasia Snoddy and Kimani Thompson, are put together in the same room in hell. “The Bald Soprano” by Eugene Ionesco is a play of miscommunications and non-sequiturs between three couples. The cast is slightly larger than “No Exit” with six actors. Mrs. Smith is played by Tearza Wayman; Mr. Smith by Brandon Smith; Mary, the Maid by Charlyn Nagorski; Mr. Martin by Dylan Bittner; Mrs. Martin by Stephanie Chamberlain and The Fire Captain by Mark Branson. The theatre department’s website bills the event as Absurdist. “This Absurdist
event will begin with the philosophical melodrama, ‘No Exit’, which follows three souls unable to admit their past offenses. After finding out that they can’t leave their room, they discover that hell is other people. This will be followed by ‘The Bald Soprano.’ The comedy focuses on the middle class and their lack of communication, illustrating how words themselves can become meaningless.” Photo by Sadie Jones For more information or tickets contact the Cameron Evening of Acts: Cast members from “The Bald Soprano”, Stephanie Chamberlain, Box Office at 580-581Mark Branson, Tearza Wayman, Dylan Bittner, Brandon Smith will showcase their performance Nov. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 in the Cameron University 2478. Adults $12; seniors, military, and faculty $10; Theatre. “The Bald Soprano” is one of the two one act plays that will be featured in “An Evening of French One Acts.” The production is free for Cameron Students with Cameron students free with an I.D., adult tickets cost $12 and senior citizens, military and faculty tickets cost $10. Cameron I.D.
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CU gets a taste of cultural diversity Sadie Jones A&E Editor
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India healthcare: Dr. Sanku S. Rao informed the audience about healthcare in India during his lecture. India night was held at 6p.m. in the MCC Ballroom.
Cameron University’s 8th Annual India Night event took place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the MCC Ballroom. CU’s Business Department encouraged faculty, staff, students and members of the community to broaden their cultural horizons by coming to the event and experience a bit of India for the evening. The event offered attendees a variety of attractions. Elite scholar Dr. Sanku S. Rao, gave a presentation; there was the chance to taste authentic Indian cuisine and hear the sounds of traditional Indian music. The ballroom was set up with enough tables and chairs to accommodate 300 people and was decorated for the event. Each table held a program that listed the schedule of events, a biography of the speaker, musicians and a menu which disclosed what attendees could expect for their
dinner that evening. Cameron University President John McArthur welcomed guests at 6 p.m. Dr. Ajay Bhargava – Gastroenterologist at Southwestern Medical Center – immediately followed McArthur and introduced Rao as the keynote speaker. A native of India, Rao received his Medical Degree from Osmania Medical University in Hyderabad, India; he then received his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship from Brooklyn, NY. Rao spoke to the audience about his experience in helping to improve healthcare in India, informed the crowd of the improvements that have been made to the healthcare system and how the number of citizens of his country who are pursuing medical degrees has increased. Rao is the president for the USA chapter of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin,
a global network of Indian physicians who work to improve India’s healthcare. In addition to his involvement in India – Rao is also a mentor for the Oklahoma State Medical Association. The Association helps internal medical graduates gain clinical experience before they apply to residency programs. Eloise Herbert, a Senior Communication major, enjoyed the evening and the diversity it provided. “I am the Cameron University Diversity Ambassador,” Herbert said. “I try to patronize different events on Cameron campus – just to soak up different perspectives and cultures – and learn a little bit about everybody.” In addition to her enjoyment of the diversity presented throughout India Night, Herbert said she found Rao’s presentation informative and interesting. “The presentation on the Indian medical doctors and their impact and
arrival in America was very informative – I learned a lot tonight,” Herbert said. “Its amazing how they came here, made it successful and now they want others to follow.” At 6:45 p.m., Business Department Chair Dr. Bhattacharya presented Rao with a plaque. Professor of Economics Dr. Syed Ahmed and Assistant Professor of Management Dr. Ankur Nandedkar acknowledged those in the School of Business responsible for planning and organizing the event. Dinner immediately followed. ‘Ajanta Cuisine of India,’ located in Okla. City, provided the meal. Guests experienced an assortment of authentic Indian food and completed their meal with dessert. A musical performance by Sitarist Indrajit Banerjee and Nitin Mitta, who played the Tabala, captivated the audience with their native sounds and brought the evening to a close.
Art used to express native heritage Casey Brown Staff Writer
The “Sharing the Spirit 2013-2014” series kicked off from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the McMahon Centennial Complex. Cameron University, the Lawton Arts and Humanities Council and the City of Lawton partnered to sponsor the “John C. Paynter Collection of Native American Art.” The reception included the exhibit of art work from 16 Native American artists, flute music from Myron Beeson, Native American hymns by Eleanor McDaniel and refreshments. The purpose of the annual series is to celebrate the Native American heritage of Southwest Oklahoma; the Lawton Arts and Humanities Council accomplishes this objective though a myriad of events each year. Sharon Cheatwood, Lawton Arts and Humanities Arts Coordinator, helped organize the event. “When you look at the artists involved, what you’re seeing is Oklahoma heritage and cultural heritage,” Cheatwood said. “These artists put so much into perspective about the art in our area. When you look at the collection you see that there are so many different artists from so many different tribal nations represented.” The collection of paintings, drawings and other artwork was the legacy of the late John C. Paynter. “This was such a wonderful project to partner with Cameron,” Cheatwood said. “The reception, it was so wonderful to see people from the community who knew Paynter to see what the collection meant to him. He is not longer with us, but I think he would be overwhelmed by the reception of the artwork that he had collected.” The show highlighted the work of Tim Saupitty, Robert Redbird, Robert Redbird, Jr. and several other Southwest
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Art Display: Four paintings by Native American artist Tim Saupitty were on display from 2-5 p.m. Oklahoma artists. “Robert Redbird was sharing with me that he had been invited over to England to meet with Prince Charles,” Cheatwood said. “He shared that experience with me and the love of painting. Prince Charles is also a landscape artist as well. So to have him share that story with me was quite incredible.” Little is known about some of the pieces in the collection, so there is an open call to anyone who might have more information about any of the work. Cheatwood said: “When you have an art collection, there can sometimes be a painting where you only have an artist’s name and you need more information about the history of the piece of artwork that you’re looking at.” The Paynter collection is moving to the Museum of Great Plains, Cheatwood said. Other events in the “Sharing the Spirit” series were the “Native American Plant Use” lecture by Dr. Fred Schneider and the “Native American Dance & Powwow Etiquette” event,
Native sounds: Flutist Myron Beeson shared his talent at the “Sharing the Spirit” series at 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the MCC. hosted by Eleanor McDaniel, which included lectures, drum demonstrations and a group Social/Intertribal Dance. In the spring, the “Field Sketching & Studio, Medicine Bluffs & Adams Tar Pits” event with Jim Arterberry will be held on April 4 and 5. The first day will be a tour of local sites, and the second day will include studio time to produce works of arts inspired by the natural settings of Medicine Park and the Tar Pits.
Author Michael Nye offers inside look at new novel to CU Sarah Brewer
motion. “Beauty was the first thing Staff Writer I was thinking of when I wrote While local high school that story,” Nye said of the football teams were throwing character Natalie. “I just saw passes and scoring touchdowns her as an athlete and in the beneath the Friday night backyard football scenes is lights at the nearby Cameron where that story began.” University stadium, author Previous drafts of his story Michael Nye gave the play-bybore suggestions that made play of his fictional characters this innocuous friendship in his latest story. seem like a sinister pairing at Nye read “Beauty in the Photo by Sarah Brewer moments, Nye said, but these Age of Chaos and Savagery” hints were removed from to CU students and faculty in A novel: Michael Nye spoke to the audience about his the story because they were continuation of the Visiting lastesat novel, “Beauty in the Age of Chaos and Savagery.” distracting the reader from Writer Series on Nov. 8 in discerning the theme of his “Cincinnati Review,” “Crab characters include a World CETES Conference Center. work. Orchard Review,” “Kenyon War II veteran thriving as a While his story is due “In earlier drafts, there was Review” and “New South” radio broadcaster, a vascular to appear in an issue of the more of a sexual undertone among many others. surgeon at a premier hospital “Kenyon Review,” his public to their relationship that His work has been a in Boston and Vladimir Putin. I thought was kind of reading was made possible by finalist for the Katherine However, in the story the Department of English interesting as a creepy thing, Anne Porter Prize in fiction that he read that night, main and Foreign Languages and but I didn’t think it really and was also nominated for character Dennis “Birdy” the Committee for Lectures worked for a story,” Nye the Pushcart Prize. He is Birdwell, a former footballer, and Concerts. A native said. “I eliminated that so working on a novel while also now serves as the face of a of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nye I could focus more on the the managing editor of “The realty agency, mentors his has a Bachelor of Arts in beauty of youth and having Missouri Review.” protégé, Natalie, a pretty English from the Ohio State your body and all your ability His debut short story 12-year-old girl. Her vivacity University and a Master to think clearly and really collection, “Strategies Against competes with his ferocity and focusing on that and how it is of Fine Arts in creative Extinction,” contained nine lingers with him long after she unappreciated it can be and writing from the University stories about characters who leaves. According to Nye, her of Missouri-St. Louis. His how ephemeral it can be.” faced broken promises and the character came to him first and work either appears or is Nye said his story takes fear of breaking down. His her presence put the story into cues from current events: forthcoming in “Boulevard,”
controversy regarding concussions resulting from frequent helmet-to-helmet hits during football games emerge in his story when the protagonist suffers a head injury. Nye said he is not a fan of the sport, but the components of its culture intrigues him. “There is a weird subculture in the NFL that I find very interesting,” Nye said, “but then what happens to you afterwards?” Nye said he often addresses
ideas about isolation in his work. At the end of the story he read aloud, the male character of his story stands alone, lost in the reverie of the girl whose talent he was nurturing. “It’s a lot about loneliness,” Nye said of his story and his work as a whole. “I think a lot the characters that I write about have that sense of detachment or difference from the world that they are in. Birdy is just another example of that.”
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Aggie Volleyball takes down Northwestern Tyler Boydston
Northwestern with a total of 17, and four blocks for Managing Editor the match. She was followed by freshman Maci Terrell The Aggie volleyball with nine kills, while team took down the sophomore Kat Evans and Northwestern Oklahoma freshman Grace Newkirk State Rangers on Nov. 5 in had eight each. the Aggie Gym. Kayla Hebert had 42 The Aggies won three assists for the evening. out of five sets against Senior Erin Hardy led Northwestern. the group in digs for the In the first of five sets, evening with 35. Kayla Cameron bested their Hebert followed behind opposition 26-24, though with 23 as senior Jenna the Aggies fell in the second Risoli had 18. set 25-19. The team came On Nov. 9, the Aggies back strong with a score of then went to Wichita Falls 25-19 in the third set. where they were head-toCameron lost by four points in the fourth set but head with Midwestern State University. came back strong to get Cameron was behind in 15-10 in the final set of the the first set, which ended at evening. Sophomore Kelle Carver 25-12, but came back strong led the team in kills against in the second set, besting Midwestern 27-25.
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Though CU had managed to come back in the second set, they were not able to fend off Midwestern State in the subsequent sets. The Aggies fell 25-9 in the third set, and narrowly lost to the opposition in the fourth and final set of the evening with a score of 25-22. Grace Newkirk had 12 kills in the four sets while Kelle Carver, Kat Evans and junior Rebecca Green followed behind with six kills each. The team totaled 41 kills. On Nov. 12, the Aggies returned home in the Aggie Gym for three sets against the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs. The Aggies lost in the first set to the Bulldogs, totaling 25-21, and fell in
the second set 25-16. The Aggies came back strong for the third set, but the Bulldogs still managed a victory with a narrow 26-24 lead. Kat Evans led the team in kills for their bout against the Bulldogs with nine kills, followed by Grace Newkirk with six and Kayla Hebert with 4. Erin Hardy delivered 20 digs against the Bulldogs and was followed in digs by Kayla Hebert, who had 13 for the night. The Aggies are next set to take on Texas A&M University-Kingsville on Nov. 16 at the Aggie Gym. This match will close out their regular season, and will also honor their two senior members, Erin Hardy and Jenna Risoli.
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Aggie men battle at home CU wins 85-74
CU falls 76-79
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Game Highlights The Aggie men’s basketball team battled Oklahoma Panhandle at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the Aggie Gym. Cook and Foster led the Aggies in the season opener. Aggies won 85-74 over OPSU. During the game, Cook scored 21 points with nine boards. Craig Foster made 21 points with seven boards and six assists of his own. CU
struggled in a rebounding battle against the OPSU Aggies in their opener, coming up at 39-24 before the win. “Rebounding was big for us and we challenged our guards in the first half,” Gamet said. “We aren’t very deep in the posts…so we challenged our guards that if we get consistently every night then
it will take the pressure off the big guys.” For their second home game, the Aggies played the University of Texas of the Permian Basin at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. CU lost 76-79, breaking their 15 home game winning streak that dated back to Jan. 2012. During the first half of the game, CU was down by one at 32-33. CU was up in the beginning of the second half at 34-33. Cameron played the majority of the second half without All-American, Craig Foster, who had his fourth personal foul four minutes into the second half. Aggies will hit the road Nov. 13 to play Northwestern Oklahoma State University.