The Cameron University Collegian: October 11, 2010

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Forensics Team takes third place

By Elijah Morlett Newswriting Student

The Cameron Forensics Team competed on Oct. 1 - 2 at John Brown University’s Golden Eagle Scrimmage in Siloam Springs, AR, against 19 other teams from around the region.

Forensics consists of different forms of debate, speech and interpretation.

Cameron Forensics operates under CU’s chapter of Pi Kappa Delta National Forensics Honorary Society.

“I think the ability to speak and communicate clearly is something that is undervalued,” Paul Boudreaux, junior Business “This team is the major, said. “It’s beneficial in all aspects and most dedicated can help in any kind of field.” team that I’ve had at This tournament consisted of teams from Cameron. With all Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

It marked the second event for Cameron sincerity, this group Forensics this academic year. works harder than “They are a good group of people to any other group that I motivate each other,” Assistant Director of Forensics Sarah Collins said. “They have fun have worked with.” and their spirits are high.”

Over 150 students registered to compete in — Dan Schabot several categories that included International and National Parliamentary Debate, Director of Forensics Informative and Persuasive Speaking, Prose Interpretation, After Dinner Speaking and Poetry.

The eight members of the Cameron Forensics competed in all categories except IPDA. The teams debated for or against resolutions such as the Tea Party’s effect on the Republican Party, Social Security reform, and government surveillance.

“We trumped our last tournament,” Skylar Williams, freshman Communications major, said. “We’ve had a pretty strong showing here.”

Each team member earned an individual award at this tournament. All the points accumulated throughout all of the events garnered Cameron Forensics to win third Place Sweepstakes, meaning that they placed third above all of the schools that competed.

“I’m extremely proud of this team,” Pi Kappa Delta President Brenna Welch, senior Communications major, said. “We came in wanting to win.”

These awards came after much rehearsing, practicing and researching during the time in between tournaments. The team practices debates several hours a week on campus and rehearses for other events in their spare time.

Photos by Elijah Morlett

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Speaking clearly: Members of the CU Forensics Debate team show off their awards from the John Brown University’s Golden Eagle Scrimmage. The team took third place overall in the tournament.

Thomlinson named Director of Honors Program

By Dianne Riddles Collegian Staff

Professor of English and Foreign Languages Dr. Vivian Thomlinson has been named Director of the Cameron University Honors Program. She was approved by Cameron University, the University of Oklahoma, and the Rogers State University Board of Regents on Sept. 20.

Dr. Von Underwood, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, anticipates that Dr. “I am confident that, Thomlinson will be an asset to the Honors under her leadership, Program. the program will enter a “The Honors Program has seen many new and perhaps its most years in development, and many people wonderful phase ever.” have contributed in pivotal ways to that development,” he said. “Having taking part in that and witnessed it, I could not — Dr. Von Underwood be more pleased that Dr. Thomlinson has Dean, School of Liberal agreed to serve as the Director [of the Arts Honors Program].”

Dr. Thomlinson’s joy of teaching will lead the Honors Program in the right direction, Dr. Underwood said.

“She will be both challenging and supportive for her students in the Honors Program, just as she has been for all her students in her career at Cameron,” he said. “I am confident that, under her leadership, the program will enter a new and perhaps its most wonderful phase ever.”

The program began in 2006 when President Ross requested the development of a comprehensive honors program at Cameron, Dr. Underwood said. The first graduates of the Honors Program received their degrees in 2008.

This year, Cameron has increased financial support for the Honors Program and the Cameron University Foundation has provided additional resources as well as a technology budget to supply personal information tools to each student in the program.

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Changing of leadership: Dr. Vivian Thomlinson gives a student some advice on a paper. Dr. Thomlinson was named the Director of the Cameron University Honors Program this semester, and has relocated into the Director’s office of the new Cameron Exchange, formerly the Student Activities Building.

This semester, the former Student Activities Building was converted into the Cameron Exchange. It will accommodate the Honors Program with an Honors Lounge, an office for the Director, and an informational center for external scholarships and

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Students win awards at state convention.

Magic Lantern Film Society to hold double feature.

The season ends for Cameron’s tennis teams.

More tolerance needed in society.

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Communication students garner awards

By Amanda Harris Newswriting Student

Cameron students and faculty participated in the 83rd Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association (OSTCA) Convention on Sept. 11 at Rogers State University in Claremore, OK. OSTCA is an annual convention for students and faculty from colleges and universities across the state. At this convention, those participating have opportunities to present research and partake in round tables and competitions that involve different

aspects of communication and theater.

Tammy Anderson, a junior at Cameron, participated in the Competitive Poster Competition.

She presented a poster titled “Tainted Meat Contaminated Cookie Dough: Jack in the Box vs.

Nestle Toll House – In Defense of an E Coli Outbreak.” Anderson discussed her research with a group of judges and answered their questions. She was awarded Top Poster.

Two teams from Cameron participated in the Public Relations Student Competition, which was

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Seniors Ashley Del Ciello and Amanda Harris and junior Ron Phillips, made up one team in the competition. The other team consisted of juniors Ippi Elliott and Kevin Steverson and senior Rashmi Thapaliya.

Del Ciello explained that student teams were given information from Special Olympics Oklahoma and had a limited amount of time to prepare a presentation. This presentation was to inform SOOK of how to recruit volunteers between the ages of 18 and 24.

“The competition presented us with a challenge for an organization who has difficulty reaching a younger demographic,” Del Ciello said. “We had to think quickly and create an effective public relations plan that would appeal to the client, as well as the target audience.”

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Big winners: Cameron students show off their awards at the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association Convention on Sept. 11. Left to right: Amanda Harris, Tammy Anderson, Ron Phillips, Ashley Del Ciello.

According to Del Ciello, the competition helps students to prepare for a career in the area of public relations.

“This experience gave me an insight into what clients look for when seeking help in the area of public relations,” Del Ciello said.

Cameron had the winning team of Del Ciello, Harris and Phillips.

Associate Professors Dr. Christopher Keller and Dr. Justin Walton and Assistant Professor Mr. Stephen Adams presented a panel in the Mass Communication Division titled “Digital Truth Mediated on a Swiftly Tilting Planet: A Critical Perspective of Convergent Mass Media in Collegiate Newsrooms.” Their presentation was about convergence journalism and how social paradigm shifts are affected by technology.

“The basic ideas of Journalism and news are the same,” Dr. Keller said.

“It is the way in which they are presented that has changed.”

Dr. Keller said that as a professor, it is important to present information that is relevant. He further explained that journalism is evolving and that students need to be aware of this evolution so that they can evolve as journalists.

Senior Michael Faggett presented his research paper titled “A Qualitative Study of Online Communication Courses.” This presentation was a part of the Communication and Education Session, which was chaired by Communications Chair Mr. Tony Allison.

Jim Stovall spoke during the luncheon provided at the convention. Stovall is co-founder and president of the Narrative Television Network. This network produces motion pictures and television programs for the visually impaired.

Stovall told his experience of becoming blind. He encouraged students to follow their dreams no matter the circumstance.

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study abroad opportunities. It will also have an informal meeting place for seminars and discussion groups.

According to Dr. Underwood, the Honors Program is designed to serve students from any major on campus. It will also bring them together periodically during their undergraduate studies to work on understanding common problems or topics using the disciplines and perspectives from their major fields. Additionally, Honors students pursue capstone projects within their disciplines as they approach graduation.

“I encourage a renaissance for the Honors Program with new extended Honors course offerings and compatible scheduling, so Honors students may take several Honors courses simultaneously,” Dr. Thomlinson said. “I think I bring energy, enthusiasm and a total commitment to the Honors ideal of learning: not just to earn, but to know.”

Beginning in the spring 2011 semester, at least three honors courses – Honors Composition II, Honors History 1493, and Honors Great Ideas II Colloquium – will be offered in a schedule that will allow these courses to be taken together.

Thomlinson has taught at Cameron for more than 20 years. She has received many awards and honors during her career including the Harold and Elizabeth Hackler Award for Teaching Excellence in 2001, Cameron’s highest faculty honor. In 2006, she was named Oklahoma Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; in 2009, she was inducted into the Cameron University Faculty Hall of Fame.

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“We have six hours total of in-class required hours for practice,” Welch said. “Outside of class requirement, we put in at least an additional 10 hours of work per week.”

Cameron Forensics will be competing in 11 more tournaments this year. Their next tournament in mid-October will be the Coyote Thunder Swing, hosted at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX. According to Director of Forensics Dan Schabot, the team expects to have members return to national tournaments to compete later this year.

“This team is the most dedicated team that I’ve had at Cameron,” Schabot said. “With all sincerity, this group works harder than any other group that I have worked with”

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Discrimination: Societal tolerance needed

Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers University, jumped off of a bridge after his roommate broadcasted online a sexual encounter he had with another man. His body was recovered days later.

Asher Brown, a 13-yearold boy from Houston, shot

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himself in the head after enduring bullying from his classmates regarding his sexuality. Billy Lucas, a ninth grader from Indiana, suffered a similar fate after facing similar circumstances.

While each case is tragic, they are not unique. Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase and Seth Walsh are three other gay teenagers reported to have committed suicide near the end of September.

According to a study by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, nearly 90 percent of gay teenagers reported to have been harassed by their classmates because of their orientation.

Reports concerning gay teenagers committing suicide have been a media sensation as of late, but such reports are anything but new. According to a 2006 Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey, gay teenagers are up to four times more likely to commit suicide than straight teenagers.

A recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine said that up to 15 percent of the American population identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT). These

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two statistics, when coupled with each other, cannot be disregarded.

Although progress has been made toward the acceptance of GLBT people in society, homophobia has also been on the rise. The National Organization for Marriage, a group seeking to have same-sex marriage outlawed across America, has had a strong media presence concerning their views. Its president, Maggie Gallagher, has been known to express her anti-gay sentiment regardless of facts or reason.

“Nothing in the press accounts suggest the kids who [committed suicide] were motivated by homophobia,” Gallagher said.

Whatever the cause for an individual’s homophobia, what people seem to be forgetting is that GLBT people are indeed people and deserve to be treated with respect like other members of society. Stereotypes do exist, but they are not true for most individuals: not all gay men seek out straight men to make over and sleep with, just as not all lesbians hate men and hang out at Home Depot.

When young adults are killing themselves in striking numbers due to overwhelming harassment, something must be done to change how we perceive and treat others. Not everyone will MCT Campus agree on every

issue. This is a part of life; to each their own. However, what is gravely needed in this country is civility, respect and tolerance, before more graves are dug for those lost by their own hands.

While I have attended Cameron University, I have found it to be not only completely tolerant, but accepting of all walks of life. Everyone on campus holds different experiences and viewpoints that do not always align, but each person is embraced as an Aggie regardless of the demographics they fall under.

The Trevor Project, founded

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in 1998, is a 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention hotline available for GLBT teenagers and young adults. They can be contacted at 1.866.488.7386. All calls made are confidential and toll-free.

If only those who killed themselves received assistance for their situations, they may still be with us today. If only the arcane stigma applied towards GLBT people by society at large was dropped, harassment of this sort would cease to be an issue.

School shootings hit home much like terrorism Events such as Sept. 11 haunt our memories forever. Some of us still shudder to think about the events of that day. Many of us probably still remember what we were doing when the planes hit the towers. If family or friends were affected, the memories are even worse.

The government declared war, raised security standards and did their best to bring retribution against those suspected to be behind the plot. The terrorists must be stopped, we were told.

But perhaps another form of terrorism rears its ugly head far more often. Perhaps it’s not as deadly, but much of the same damages occur: pain, death, loss and panic. By definition, a terrorist is someone that preplans terror especially as a means of coercion.

I’m talking about school shootings. Columbine, Virginia Tech and most recently University of Texas are, in my opinion, forms of terrorism.

Maybe they weren’t all forms of coercion, but they were certainly preplanned events that put people into a state of terror.

Unlike events such as Sept.

11 where we now pre-plan in case of attacks from the many different known terrorist groups, who can pinpoint when or where

the next school shooting will take place? How would you begin to prevent these occurrences? You can increase security at schools, provide stricter gun laws, and keep records of student’s mental health. Despite all of these possible precautions, there’s no guarantee this will stop shootings from happening. I have a feeling students who are intent on carrying out these acts would find ways around the increased security and regulations.

School shootings like the ones of recent history have always shaken me up, but now that I’m actually a student at a university, the emotional effects they have on me are slightly increased. The recent shootings at University of Texas especially upset me as I have close friends attending there. It was a school that I had even briefly considered transferring to this semester.

Any one of my friends or myself, had I made different decisions this past fall, could have been harmed. One of my friends was close enough to the shooter to be able to provide an account of him to authorities and media outlets. Thankfully, they are all safe, but these events certainly serve as a reminder of how precious and short life can be.

Although no one was injured or killed in the University of Texas shooting, aside from the gunman himself, people certainly had to be thinking that the area in and around the University of Texas library was about to become a place of horror. The gunman fired shots into the air multiple times. He came across many different people, and from their accounts, they seemed to fear for their lives.

I cannot even fathom what goes through these individual’s minds as they plan and carryout these tragedies. Often the people who perpetrate these actions end up turning the gun on themselves. Is it just that they perceive life to be awful enough to take their own life? Or are there ulterior motives behind their actions? What could possess them to be willing to take the lives of their fellow students?

The victims are everyday people like you and me. Now, granted, these events are not necessarily more devastating than global acts of terrorism, but these events strike a different part of my heart. Perhaps just because of my age and student status, but we never know when or where the next school tragedy will occur. We never know who the instigator will be. It could be

someone you least expect. The vague possibilities make it harder to prevent these tragedies, and until the solutions can be found, we may continue to see such acts of school violence intermittently throughout the years.

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Film Society preps for fall screenings

By Alyssa Knerr Staff Writer

Friday nights are known for hanging out with friends, going to the movies with a date or just relaxing from the week. The Magic Lantern Film Society offers students and the public the same thing except for free.

English Professor Dr. John Morris has been the Magic Lantern Film Society’s faculty adviser for 21 years and knows the significance of showing classic, critically acclaimed films.

“Quite a few campuses have film societies, most with classic film series,” Morris said. “It’s not just a night at the movies; there is educational value in the films.

We show some of the greatest films ever made. We think it is important in a college education that a student might want to see a classic movie such as ‘Citizen Kane’ or ‘Ran’.”

Their next meeting will be a Halloween-themed double feature, showing “The Wolf Man” and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” It is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, in the CETES Conference Center, Room B. Morris said scheduling conf licts led to hosting the

Halloween night early in the month.

Students also help out the Magic Lantern Film Society by picking movies for the evenings. A list is sent to the advisers where they pick certain films for the group to view. Some students are often surprised by how much they enjoy them.

“One of my favorite Magic Lantern film moments occurred when we showed ‘Some Like it Hot’ which is a farce,” Morris said. “Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis disguise themselves as women to escape a mob in 1929. We had to remember elements from that point in time to fully understand the humor. One student was not thrilled that it was in black and white at first, but everyone loved it.”

Along with students selecting films, professors are inclined to use the Magic Lantern Film Society as a tool for education. Years ago, history Professor Mark Stegmaier, one of the club’s founders, requested a showing of a Nazi propaganda film. A number of professors required their students to attend.

“We had more people attend than could actually fit into the recital hall for the viewing,” Morris said. “We had a panel discussion about the film from the perspective

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of historians, Dr. Stegmaier and the philosophers. On our 25th anniversary, we had a few panel discussions over other films shown.”

One film shown included “Flatliners,” starring Keith Sutherland, Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon. In the film, medical students bring themselves to be pronounced legally dead and then be

revived.

Another discussion was brought on by the film, “The Elephant Man,” starring Anthony Hopkins, where a person is mistreated due to a physical birth defect.

“While we often discuss the films shown informally after each showing, we have not done a formal discussion in a few years,” Morris said.

“Next year is our 13th year, so we may try to do something along those lines for a few films.”

Those interested about meetings for the Magic Lantern Film Society are encouraged to visit their website at www.cameron.edu/ magiclantern. All meetings offer free admission.

Cameron Campus Ministry under new leadership

Perhaps the most popular weekly event is “Loaves and Fishes,” a free meal offered to Cameron students on Thursday afternoons.

Newswriting Student “We generally feed between 75 to 90 students,” Mrs. Jones said.

Jones also said the Cameron Campus Ministries is open all year long but tends The Cameron Campus Ministries (CCM) is a home away from home for many to have less activity during the summer time. students at Cameron University, thanks to Co-Minister Galeda Jones, and the “We use much of the summer time to plan upcoming events for the school rest of the staff at the CCM. year,” Mrs. Jones said.

Jones runs the center with husband and business partner Montie Jones, Between planning mission trips and scheduling guest ministers who also serves as the other co-minister. Together, they are to speak, Jones has been especially concentrated on making the responsible for programming, the structuring and financing of international students feel welcome.

“The Cameron the Cameron Campus Ministries.

“We provide the international students with transportation to “We stay busy but love working with the students,” Mrs. Jones Campus Ministries go shopping or go to the movies,” Jones said. “We enjoy helping said. is a great place for these students get a feel for their new community.”

In addition to these two co-ministers, the rest of the staff is The Cameron Campus Ministries is obviously as much a faith, fellowship, and made up of four interns and two hosts. social center as it is a Christian center. Nolan Ellis, a 21-yearThe CCM is a non-denominational organization open to both ministry. We love to old freshman Business major, interns for the Cameron Campus students and faculty at Cameron. It continues to stand strong see new people come Ministries. for over 40 years. The ministry often teams up with the Baptist “We have movie nights and Wednesday night services that are out.”

Collegiate Ministries Christian to help assist students. fun,” Ellis said. “These events have allowed me to meet a lot of “The students take turns hanging out between the Cameron — Galeda Jones new people.”

Campus Ministries and the Baptist Collegiate Ministries,” Mrs. CCM Co-Minister In addition to having a Christian and social atmosphere, the Jones said. “They are just friendly and comfortable environments Cameron Campus Ministries is also an educational environment. for students to hangout.”

“Many students are undecided in a denomination,” Mrs. Jones Though this the first year that the Jones’ are managing the said.

“The Cameron Campus Ministries is here to educate students in this area if Cameron Campus Ministries, both individuals are experienced in the field of students are interested in trying to choose a denomination. ministry. The Jones’ said they came out of retirement to take on the job this The Cameron Campus Ministries building is located east of the Cameron summer.

Village Apartments.

Information on upcoming events and meeting times may be The Cameron Campus Ministries is mainly sponsored by both the Wesley obtained online at www.directorccmcenter.org Foundation and 33 different churches in the Lawton/Ft. Sill community. Bible “The Cameron Campus Ministries is a great place for faith, fellowship, and studies, worship services and food gatherings take place weekly at the Cameron ministry,” Mrs. Jones said. “We love to see new people come out.”

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Caring Aggies seek to educate on mental illness

By Rachel Engel News Editor

Cameron University’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Caring Aggies aims to educate the student body on what mental illness is and help combat the negative stigma surrounding it.

The student group, created in the fall of 2009, is an affiliate of the national organization.

Director of Student Health Services and faculty adviser to the NAMI: Caring Aggies Deanice Shegog feels that by educating the student body, the organization can help students

who suffer from mental illness more understood by their classmates and professors.

“We have several students that have a mental illness, and sometimes if a professor finds out what the illness is, they’re a little frightened because maybe they don’t understand the disorder,” Shegog said. “Or if other students know that they have it, again the treatment is, ‘Oh, you have that,’ like it’s contagious or something.”

By debunking the myths about mental illness, the Caring Aggies hope to help the student body understand that mental illness is as common as physical illnesses.

“We really want to get rid of that negative stigma, and to open people’s eyes, that at one point, either themselves or someone in their family is going to suffer from mental illness,” Shegog said. “It’s just like diabetes or cancer, but it

affects the brain. Depression is a mental illness, schizophrenia is a mental illness, anxiety is a mental illness; those are all disorders.”

The organization has attempted to become more active on campus, but because of its small numbers, larger events have been difficult to coordinate.

Shegog feels the stigma surrounding mental illness also extends to their organization.

“A lot of times when people see an organization that is about mental illness, they’re afraid that if they become a member that they’ll be associated as someone who has a mental illness,” Shegog said. “I think that the stigma itself is what’s keeping people from joining, and that’s unfortunate because it has the ability to do a lot of powerful things.”

There are nine total members in the Caring Aggies. Only five of those members are active, but the group still plans on hosting a few activities during the school year.

“Last semester we had a huge barbecue on campus to raise money in order to have more education programs, to print brochures and to buy things,” Shegog said. “This semester we’re hoping to show the movie

Shutter Island, and then have a discussion about how mental illness is treated today, how it was treated back then and what current lobbyists are trying to do to the law to make changes in the future.”

Overall, NAMI can be helpful to students in many different areas of study, Shegog said.

“The most important thing about NAMI is not to be afraid of it,” she said. “Get involved. It’s a really great thing, especially for students who want to go into politics, psychology, sociology, criminal justice; anybody who really wants to make a difference in the community, this is really the opportunity to do it.”

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Tennis seasons come to an end

By Amanda Cantu Sports Editor

It was fun while it lasted, but Cameron’s tennis season has come to an end. The final matches for the Aggie men and women were played at the ITA Regional Tournament, where the Black and Gold competed fiercely.

The women’s tournament was held Sept. 24-26 at Abilene Christian University (ACU) in Abilene. In singles play, Elivra Sholles, Sara Londono and Julia Puckhaber made it to the Round of 16, while Amanda Moberg reached the Semifinals.

After making it through a tough first round draw in three sets, Sholles went on to breeze by her next round opponent 6-3, 6-1.

However, Sholles was knocked out in the Round of 16 in two tight sets, losing 6-3, 6-4.

CU’s Londono made quick work of her first two matches, winning 6-2, 6-1 and 6-0, 6-2 respectively, but could not get past her fourth-seeded opponent in the Round of 16 to make it to the Quarterfinals.

Puckhaber was seeded seventh in the tournament, and certainly lived up to her seeding in the first two rounds, dispatching her first counterpart 6-0, 6-0 and her second 6-1, 6-3. Puckhaber’s run was stopped in the Round of 16 when she fell to Mohak Singh of Southwest Baptist 6-1, 6-2.

The third-seeded Moberg

had the best tournament of the Cameron women, making it all the way to the semifinal match. She had routine wins in her first three rounds winning the first 6-0, 6-4 and the next two 6-1, 6-2.

The CU standout had a tougher time in her quarterfinal match, but managed to pull out a 5-7, 6-3, 10-6 win. Unfortunately, Moberg’s bid for the title came to an end in the Semifinals when she was defeated by the tournament’s second seed and eventual champion Julia Mongin of ACU. CU Tennis Coach James Helvey was pleased with Moberg’s performance.

“Amanda played really well.

Her opponent in the semifinal match was really tough though; she played flawlessly,” Helvey said.

“When you’re in the top four of 64 you can’t make mistakes.”

In doubles play, the pair of Antonia Moberg and Londono had a good run, but fell in a tight Round of 16 match 6-4, 5-7, 10-6.

Partners Amanda Moberg and Puckhaber were the seeded second in the tournament.

After winning four hard-fought matches, the duo booked their place in the final round. Once again, however, CU was defeated by the top-seeded Abilene.

Helvey was delighted with the pair’s level of play in the doubles competition.

“It was a tough task for Amanda and Julia to make it to the final, and I am very proud of

them for getting there,” Helvey said. “But this was their first final, and the other team had more experience.”

Overall, Helvey was happy with how his team competed in the tournament and thinks it is a good indicator of what is to come in the spring.

“I’m really excited,” he said.

“The women played wonderfully this tournament. They showed me how deep this team really is and that we can be in the top three in the region in the spring.”

The men’s ITA Regional Tournament was hosted Oct. 1-3 by Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. The CU men had a good tournament, but were faced with a tough draw in singles play with three members of the Black and Gold seeing seeded opponents in the first round.

Patrick Eichler was the only one of the three men to come out on top against his seeded counterpart, winning his match 3-6, 6-3, 10-7. Eichler went on to win his next match, but was overpowered in the Round of 16.

Cameron’s Thomas Peixoto and Manuel Barreotavena also reached the Round of 16, but were stopped in the same round.

In doubles, the sixth-seeded pair of Peixoto and Eichler fought their way to the Quarterfinals but the two were prevented from advancing to the Semifinals after losing 8-5 to the third-seeded

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Serving power: Amanda Moberg serves in a match earlier this season. Moberg helped lead the Aggies to an undefeated fall season. doubles tandem of Domingos “We had some tough draws Carissimo and Jorge Margiotta this year and played some tough from Southwest Baptist matches early, but the men played University. well,” he said. “I’m proud. We Helvey said the men faced have a young team, but it’s a good tough opponents, but he was team. We have some work to do pleased with how the team played if we want to get back to number and has a good outlook for what is one, but I’m excited to see it come coming in the spring. together.”

VP Johnson reflects on athletic past

By Michael Faggett

father’s advice, in conjunction with certain incidents, led him to focus on basketball and golf.

Those two sports helped him come to Cameron as a studentathlete, where he competed in both basketball and golf but mainly focused on golf.

game of golf itself continued to follow Johnson well into his A&E Editor military career. Before retiring Vice President of University from the Army in 2005, Johnson Advancement Albert Johnson, won both the 82nd Washington Jr., is known for his efforts Metropolitan Amateur and the in promoting the Cameron Portsmouth Amateur.

University name and leading He also qualified in the 2005 U.S. Mid-Amateur.

Johnson said all three accolades are some of his biggest athletic accomplishments.

Johnson also said golf helped him while he served in the Army and is a pastime he continues to play.

“A retiring commander told me, ‘whatever got you where you are today, let it continue to be a part of you’,” Johnson said.

“Golf has been my Photo courtesy of Public Affairs release.”

Always an Aggie: Vice President Albert Johnson, Jr. (second from left) As he serves in his office at CU, celebrates victory with his teammates. Johnson said that his experience in Johnson offers athletics has helped him get to where he is today. advice and support initiatives to help generate funds “I was not a great student, but to current student-athletes. for Cameron and for scholarships. I worked hard,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the role of the According to Johnson, his “Athletics seemed to come to me student-athlete has evolved since involvement in sports helped more naturally.” his days of teeing off as a Cameron shape the person he is now.

Johnson played golf under student.

“Sports has been a part of current head coach Jerry Hrnciar.

“The rigors in the classroom are my life since the second grade,” According to Johnson, Hrnciar’s more difficult than what we had,” Johnson said. “Athletics helped me coaching persona was forthright Johnson said. get where I am today.” and structured, similar to “Student-athletes Johnson said he played Johnson’s father. today face a more basketball, football and golf. As “Coach Hrnciar was very tedious challenge he advanced to middle school, black and white; you saw his of making Johnson said his father, Albert expectations clearly,” Johnson said. their academic Johnson, Sr., who was his first “He was very regimented and a performance coach in golf, suggested to him disciplinarian. If things were not just as good as either he could play multiple done at a certain standard, you their athletic sports fairly well or focus on a would hear about it.” performance.” couple of sports and excel.

Hrnciar’s discipline and the “My dad taught me to play golf at 12,” Johnson said.

“He showed me the etiquette of the game, how to grip the club and other basic principles of golf.”

According to Johnson, his

Johnson said he shares his knowledge specifically with the men’s golf team.

“I stay more connected to the golfers because I can still compete with them,” Johnson said.

His connections to both golf and education helped CU initiate the Albert Johnson, Sr., Scholarship. While the scholarship is named in honor of Johnson’s father, Johnson himself said he gives all credit to former

Lawton Eisenhower golf coach Ron Polston.

“I was just the middle man working out the details,” Johnson said in reference to the scholarship.

While Johnson helps Cameron and its students, he said he still enjoys teeing off in his spare time.

“Golf is a gentlemen’s game,” Johnson said. “It’s the only game where it’s just you and the elements.”

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Aggie men’s golf season in full swing

By Alyssa Knerr Staff Writer

After three tournaments and almost two months into the semester, Cameron men’s golf team is ranked 15th in the nation, and the Black and Gold golfers keep on swinging.

The Aggie men closed out the first tournament of the season with a fifth place finish. Sophomore Kregg Wood (69-67, 136) tied for third and was just two strokes behind the winner.

The team improved their results at the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Match-Play Tournament, which was the squad's second tournament. The match-play was held at the Lawton Country Club (LCC) and hosted by Cameron.

Men’s golf coach Jerry Hrnciar was proud of the team’s performance at the LCC. “The scores stood out,” Hrnciar said. “We had six rounds in the 60s and that is extremely good.”

Two Cameron teams played at the LCC tournament, and the squads finished with total of four eagles. One shot of the tournament particularly stood out.

On the second day of play, Senior Jason Timmis had an incredible birdie on the ninth hole, which Hrnciar and local sports news thought was the shot of the day.

“As far as a shot – I guess they caught it on Channel 7 – Jason

Timmis hit one and it was almost a hole in one,” Hrnciar said. “It hit right on the lip and just stopped right on the edge of the ninth hole right by the club house. It was beautiful.”

Timmis (66-70-67, 203) had an outstanding tournament. He finished in a tie for third and was the top finisher for CU. So far, Hrnciar likes what he has seen from the team's lone senior.

"Jason had a good first and second tournament. He's one of the best players in the country," Hrnciar said.

The team finished fourth in the tournament behind some of their tough competitors, which brought their standing down.

“We were in the top nine but after our tournament we dropped just a little bit because we lost to the number two and three teams in the nation. They go by wins and losses so it nudged us down a little bit, but we are still in pretty good shape.”

The Aggie men next competed in the Texhoma Intercollegiate Tournament Oct. 4-5. CU placed third. Wood (73-74-75, 222) finished ninth and once again led the squad.

Hrnciar is pleased with what he has seen from his team so far and knows the abilities of his golfers will be shown every time they hit the green.

“We have so much depth

right now, and that is pushing everybody,” Hrnciar said. “We are looking pretty good. We are a little ahead of where I thought we would be, but that is mostly because we have 11 players that I would say are really even. So everyone is pushing really hard. I have a lot of players that really deserve to play. I just can’t get them in the lineup right now.”

Normally, the men’s golf team has about nine players to work with. This year there are 14 men on the squad, but only five players can compete for the team in each tournament. In the last two tournaments, Hrnciar has played two teams, allowing 10 players to tee off.

Hrnciar's roster changed dramatically from last season to this season, and he said the alterations in the lineup made a difference in his strategy.

“I want to build up players that aren’t getting to play that much, but who are really playing pretty good,” Hrnciar said. “Kaden Bressman, Jacob Caldwell, Chris Larremore, Braeden Mueller, Tyler Rice and Austin Weaver – those guys could be in the lineup almost any year except this year because it just happened that we had a bunch of red shirts and some walk-ons this year who are really good players. So, hopefully they will all get to play some this year.”

Some of the golfers who have fared well in this season's tournaments were red-shirted from the last year, like sophomores Trey Lawson and Brady Porter.

“Brady Porter has had two good tournaments, and Trey Lawson was really good at the LCC tournament," Hrnciar said.

The next tournament for the Aggies golfers is the West Texas Buffalo Invitational, which will be held Oct. 11-12 in Amarillo.

Hrnciar thinks the men on the team are ready to swing back into action and is hoping to finish the season high in the top ten.

“Our goal is to qualify for the national championship and then finish as high up in the top ten as we possibly can,” Hrnciar said.

Photos by Amanda Cantu

Swinging sophomores: Sophomores Trey Lawson (bottom left), Brady Porter (above) and Kregg Wood (below) compete in the Cameron-hosted Oklahoma Intercollegiate Match-Play Tournament. All three men have had much success so far this season and have helped add depth to the team.

Athletic trainer hopes for injury-free year

By Taylor Brunwald Copy Editor

“No injuries,” Head Athletic Trainer Michelle Warner said of her goals for the year.

Warner, a certified athletic trainer for six years, begins her fourth year as a trainer for the Black and Gold, caring for all 10 sports and around 150 athletes.

She said that her main mission is to care, prevent and treat injuries that happen

to the Cameron athletes and help provide rehabilitation for larger injuries.

She also works closely with the men’s and women’s golf teams, which have their own needs pertaining to injuries.

“Most of the golf team’s injuries are chronic,” Warner said. “With them, I usually see back or shoulder injuries from overuse, which takes longer to occur.”

She also said that other common golf-related injuries include twisted ankles, backs

and wrists.

“The golf team does come in for immediate pain, but I see other sports all the time for more high-impact injuries,” Warner said.

While injuries sustained may be inevitable, Warner sees part of her job as ensuring that injuries are not recurring problems for athletes.

“I primarily treat immediate injuries so that the athletes can return to play quickly,” she said. “I also make sure that injuries won’t be long-term, since an athlete generally only thinks about the immediate future.”

Warner said that some of the treatments involved with assisting those injured include modalities such as ice, heat, electric stimulation, ultrasounds, taping injured ankles or wrists, stretching, and massage in certain cases.

“My basic goal for both of the golf teams is to help them maintain their health to do their best; that’s the best that they can do,” Warner said.

Photo by Jessica Goodman

Stretching it out: A student-trainer works with an athlete. Head Athletic Trainer Michelle Warner and her team of student-trainers are working hard to help CU athletes stay healthy.

She has also worked with both team’s coaches to help prevent injuries.

“Both coaches are amazing and in tune with their teams,” Warner said. “They help make sure nothing bad happens to their players.”

For more information regarding athletic training at Cameron, Warner can be contacted at 581.2402.

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1 Focal Point: Along the Aggie Mile one of the first and most striking features of the journey is the Bentley Gardens.

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2 Fine Fountain: Located in the Fine Arts Courtyard this fountain adds a unique touch to the view from the Aggie Mile.

4 Student Center: The McMahon Centennial Complex is one of the last major features along the Aggie Mile, but it is both the newest and most imposing.

3 Strange Sculpture: This sculpture frames the south-east corner of the Fine Arts Courtyard and is a fitting feature in its location outside the Art building.

Photos by Rashmi Thapaliya Page Design by Rashmi Thapaliya Graphics courtesy of Public Affairs