COLLEGIAN THE CA M ERON U N I V ER SIT Y
Informing the Cameron Family Since 1926
Monday, ay, January 26, 2009
Volume 83 Issue 13
News
Inauguration 2009 The culmination, creation of history
Say goodbye to the landline and hello to cell phones. SEE PAGE 2
A&E
MCT Campus
On the twentieth day of January 2009 Senator Barack Obama took the oath of office and became President Barack Obama.
CUTV marks historic moment with live coverage Live in 3..2..1: CUTV anchor and R/TV major Cecilio Ramirez prepares to go live. The CUTV cast and crew provided multifaceted coverage of the Inauguration of Barack Obama.
Theater professor named as adjudicator of two state festivals. Photo by Jim Horinek
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Sports
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“Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.” “On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.” “On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and wornout dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.” — President Barack Obama Inaugural Address
Inaugural ceremony rooted in tradition This year’s inauguration is no exception. This will be the first time an African-American is sworn into office as President of the United States of America. Dr. Melody Huckaby, a CU Political Science professor, saw another first in this inauguration. “In my lifetime, I have rarely seen such high levels of excitement about politics. People genuinely believe things will be different,” Dr. Huckaby said. “There is an element of inspiration among people and people are more aware of the American dream; they are more hopeful.” Presidential inaugurations have created historical moments that some presidents have been remembered for.
By Nicole Roames Collegian Staff
2008 Sports Program of the Year: Mens Tennis. SEE PAGE 9
Voices
Every four to eight years the wheels of democracy bring us a new president, and every Jan. 20 the American people tune in to watch the newly elected sworn into office. The inauguration ceremony itself has seen a number of historic firsts. President Martin Van Buren was the first president not born a British subject. President Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration was the first time African-Americans could participate. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to be inaugurated on Jan. 20. President Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to be inaugurated by a woman, and President William Jefferson Clinton was the first to have his inaugural ceremony broadcast live on the Internet.
MCT Campus
SGA legislation calls for increase in school spirit By Megan Mefford Collegian Staff
Tunes worth running to. SEE PAGE 5
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CU’s Student Government Association started the semester off with a piece of legislation that calls for more spirit on campus. At their usual time of 5:15 p.m. on the first Monday back after the long break, SGA jumped right into the semester with a piece of legislation that requests the revitalization of an old resolution. According to co-author of the legislation and Secretary of SGA, Julianne Moini, the legislation calls for the return of Spirit Friday, a day that many
students, staff and faculty do not even know about. “The piece of legislation is calling for the revitalization of Spirit Friday,” Moini said. “Many students, staff and faculty do not even know about Spirit Friday, and we want to remind them.” Spirit Friday was created by past members of SGA and was designated as a day to wear Cameron spirit apparel, including Cameron University things such as CU gear or the colors black and gold.
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“The piece of legislation is calling for the revitalization of Spirit Friday. Many students, staff and faculty do not even know about Spirit Friday, and we want to remind them.” — Julianne Moini SGA Secretary