The Cameron University Collegian: March 28, 2005

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Monday, March 28, 2005

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Informing the Cameron Family Since 1926

Phase II approved

By Ian Mitchell Staff Writer

At Wednesday’s Health Fair, students were able to explore a Black Hawk helicopter used for mediflight.

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A press conference was held Friday

by President Cindy Ross to announce the procurement of funds necessary to begin Phase II of the development of the Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES) project.

This phase will result in the addition of a wing at the building’s south end to house a data disaster recovery system, a back-up emergency operations center, a business networking center and a regional economic development center.

Ross said the project will be funded by two sources: $1.5 million from Lawton’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and a $900,000 federal grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Ross added that Cameron is only the third university to receive an EDA grant in the last 10 years and according to their research, the only Oklahoma university to receive a vote from the citizens to increase their property taxes to support economic development.

Please see CETES, page 10

Photo by Scott Pratt

The sound of progress: Joining President Ross in Friday’s press conference are Pedro Garza, Tom Cole, Bill Burgess, Randy Warren and Stephen Bentley.

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding Festival VI.

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Speakers lined up for Festival VI

A&E

By Anna Politano Managing Editor

Christian entertainer Carman performed at The Christian Center March 13. Our entertainment editor reviews his concert.

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Sports

Aggie golfers fight their way back to take third in The Territory Collegiate Classic in Duncan.

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Determination embodied: Agriculture senior Nikki Hardy and husband David enjoy a quiet moment following a recent banquet.

Aggies rally for Hardy

By Scott Pratt Staff Writer Paintings are creations that express the imagination of a creator and provoke the awe of the viewer. People are like that sometimes. Shannon Nicole “Nikki” Hardy is a person who provokes many emotions in the eyes of the Cameron agriculture department’s faculty, students and staff.

Nikki has one focus at Cameron this semester: She wants to receive her Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Animal Science. Nikki lives with her husband David on their farm in Fletcher, where they raise and work with animals. Horses are Nikki’s favorite, along with her dogs, and when she graduates she wants to have a farm to raise and train quarter horses.

She and her husband married in 1994 and continue

to live a life full of love for one another. David said his wife has been the driving force, backbone and reason for his successful career in the environmental field. He said Nikki has always been understanding. When David had to travel for job purposes, Nikki worked on the farm taking care of the animals and working with the farm equipment that kept the farm going.

Nikki is a student most professors would love to have. Jerry Dodd, chair and professor of the agriculture department said, “Nikki is one of the most pleasant and determined students we have in the department.”

Nikki was on a straight path to her graduation until she was diagnosed with cancer in 2001. Her oncologist has given Nikki a diagnosis

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The Cameron and Lawton communities will have the opportunity to hear nationally and internationally known speakers discuss aspects of health and disease prevention at the 2005-2006 academic festival “CU in Good Health.”

Sally Soelle, dean of the school of liberal arts and coordinator of the festival, has arranged for three health experts to speak at the festival, and work is underway for a fourth speaker. The agenda is set for a speaker to address the Cameron community every quarter of the academic calendar year.

First in the series will be Kenneth Cooper, M.D., who is scheduled to address the Cameron audience on Sept.

18. Cooper will address the issue of disease prevention.

Cooper received a B.S. degree and an M.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master of public health degree from Harvard. According to Soelle, Cooper is internationally known for his research into coronary heart disease, its risk factors and the means to prevent it. She added he is one of those principally responsible for the fitness boom of the past three decades. Cooper also established the Cooper Aerobics Center health and fitness complex in Dallas, Texas.

On Nov. 10, Miriam Nelson, Ph.D. in nutrition and director of the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, will speak about nutrition and wellness. According to Soelle, Nelson has focused her publications on women’s health and fitness, addressing issues such as arthritis and exercise and nutrition for adults in midlife and older. Soelle said Nelson’s books have

been international best-sellers, including “Strong Women Stay Young,” “Strong Women Stay Slim,” and “Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis.”

The festival steering committee is in the process of selecting a speaker to address the Cameron audience on the topic of mental and emotional health.

That event is scheduled for Feb. 9.

The festival will conclude with a presentation by former Surgeon General, Joycelyn Elders, M.D. Elders is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and has published several works on growth in children and the treatment of hormone-related illness. Soelle said that Elders has authored books on protecting children from sex, school-based health care, women’s health, and health and healing for African Americans. She has expressed an interest in health issues relating to the poor and she desires to address social problems that impact health. At Cameron, Elders will speak on health and public policy.

Soelle added that the speakers plan to meet informally with students during the afternoons before the public lectures. This will give students a chance to visit with the speakers and get to know them on a more personal level.

Soelle is enthusiastic about the festival and believes the speakers will add a lot to the event.

“We have invited speakers to campus who can discuss a variety of these issues with us. For example, we have asked Dr. Cooper to address physical fitness, especially as it relates to the prevention of heart disease; we have asked Dr. Nelson to address nutrition as a means of stay-

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By Kathleen Kelly Copy Editor

What precautions do you take during a tornado warning?

See what a few Aggies had to say in our Question of the Week.

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Tomorrow the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear MGM v. Grokster, a suit brought by MGM and other entertainment companies against distributors of filesharing software, including Grokster and Morpheus.

Entertainment companies argue that the distributors should be held liable for providing the means for copyright infringement.

According to the official Web site of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), Internet piracy losses are difficult to calculate, so they aren’t included in the $3 billion figure of estimated annual losses “in potential worldwide revenue due to piracy” (http://www.mpaa.org/anti-piracy/). It is an attempt to stem potential Internet losses that will bring the movie studios and the distributors of peer-to-peer software before the Supreme Court tomorrow.

To date, the lower courts have decided in favor of the distributors, ruling that the “capable of substantial non-infringing uses” test established 21 years ago by the Supreme Court in Sony v. Universal Studios, applies and that the companies have other means available to directly prosecute copyright violators.

In 1984, the movie studios lost their suit against

Sony, 5-4, when the Supreme Court ruled that Sony’s hot new product, the Betamax video-cassette recorder (VCR), was capable of non-infringing uses, such as taping television programs to watch later. This decision became known as “the Betamax ruling.”

In the 21 years since Sony v. Universal Studios was decided, a generation has grown up with the personal computer, the Internet and peer-to-peer (P2P) technology. This is a generation for whom the ruling is just a footnote in history, taught about in the classroom.

John McArthur, dean of Cameron University’s School of Science and Technology and professor of mathematics, said he finds it interesting that the Betamax ruling is still the standard used in deciding cases involving technology and copyright infringement.

“This is the type of thing we’d talk about in upper level CS/CIS classes,” he said. “These are the things we want our graduates to understand. We, as teachers, want to present them with enough data to make a decision, but we don’t want to make the decision they will

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Graphic by Leah Hicks

Entertainment industry gets to plea case

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What precautions do you take for a tornado warning?

Blake Red Elk Speech Comm. senior “Put my shoes on in case I have to run to the cellar.”

Voices

March 28, 2005

Editor believes Shiavo deserves peaceful death In 1990, Terri Schiavo collapsed in the home she shared with her husband Michael. She was just 26 years old, yet she suffered a heart attack resulting from complications with an eating disorder. Schiavo suffered severe brain damage from this attack. She can breathe on her own, but still depends on a feeding tube to survive. Several doctors have determined that she is in a persistent vegetative state with no hope for recovery, but according to her parents, Schiavo appears to cry, laugh and react to them and the other members of her family. They also argue that there are other medical opinions that she might improve with rehabilitation.

Those opinions, however, are not good enough for Schiavo’s husband, who has twice had his wife’s feeding tube removed. Despite her parents’ pleas to have Michael removed as guardian of their daughter, he remains in control of her life.

After the second time that he had the feeding tube removed, Governor Jeb Bush of Florida quickly passed a bill, that was later ruled unconstitutional, which would allow the governor to intervene, saving Terri once again. On September 23, 2004, “Terri’s Law,” as it was so named, was determined to be unconstitutional. Since then, Terri’s parents have been in and out of court trying everything in their power to save her. February 25, 2005, a judge declined the Schindlers’ petition for more time to pursue other legal and medical options and gave permission for removal of the tube. The tube was officially cut off per Schiavo’s order for the third, and perhaps final, time just 10 days ago. Terri’s husband continues to refuse treatment for his wife on the grounds that she told him that she would not want to be kept alive artificially. The Schindlers, having appealed and lost twice, plan to take their case to the Supreme Court.

I do not necessarily agree with denying Terri the right to die if that is what she truly wanted. However, I do believe that she should be given the courtesy of dying without suffering. If my dog or cat was suffering and dying, the vet would give it an injection so that it would die instantly and not suffer. However, Terri doesn’t seem to be worth as much as an animal, because she is dying a slow death of severe hunger and thirst. If she is still alive by the time this article is published, she will have suffered for 11 days with not a drop of liquid or an ounce of food. If I were to do this to an animal, I would be charged with animal cruelty, yet Michael Schiavo is allowed to do basically the same thing to his wife, whom he claims to love, and he is probably going to get off scot-free. Who is he to say that she does not realize that she is hungry or thirsty? If he really loved her, he would do all in his power to make sure that she dies a peaceful death. As I am writing this, Terri’s organs are being depleted of nutrients, her skin is shriveling up, and she is increasingly lethargic. I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t want my family’s last image of me to be a shriveled up body lying on a hospital bed.

My other big concern in this issue is that Michael Shiavo seems to have moved on. He has a longtime girlfriend of nine years, but has not been willing to go through with a divorce. Terri’s parents obviously have her best interest at heart, or at least are more interested in her life, but a man that doesn’t want anything to do with her is in control of her life. I think, like many others, that Terri deserves much more than that.

Editor’s Note: On Thursday the Supreme Court rejected the appeal.

—Angela Sanders, A&E Editor

Kara Morris Political Sci. sophomore Graphic by Leah Hicks

“Watch the news.”

Sports Editor honors men and women serving in harm’s way Frank Myers Psychology junior “Head into my cellar.”

Mehgan Goforth Physcial Educ. freshman “Go into the bathroom with a bedspread and pillows, and fall asleep in the tub.”

Josh Cobble Political Sci. senior “Keep looking out the window.”

Shineesta Sandt Criminal Justice junior

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Dear Editor,

Ulysses S. Grant once said, “War is hell” when he described the actions of the Civil War. While the war in Iraq is far from the horrific events of the Civil War, war is still hell. But at the end of the Civil War, America came together and honored the soldiers who fought and those who died. At the end of World War I, when the soldiers came back, they were welcomed with open arms and smiles.

At the end of World War II, there were parades in the streets, massive parties and celebrations of victory. During both World Wars there was undying support for American forces overseas. Nobody questioned the reasons why America went to war. America knew why it went to war, to protect America.

And then when the Korean War started, followed by Vietnam, support turned into distaste and hatred. Many Americans no longer supported the soldiers. They no longer had parties and celebrations on their return. There were no parades and marching bands. Instead, there was only the cold shoulder of many Americans and the shouts of hatred like “baby killers” and “murderers.”

Our soldiers were fighting and dying for America. And the best most Americans could do was to spend the freedom, which was given to them by their fathers and brothers and sons fighting, making signs and organizing protests against their ac- Josh Rouse tions. Iraq does not have the death or destruction of Vietnam or Korea, but turn on the news and you will see protests and hatred of the cause our soldiers are fighting for. There is no draft in effect, so each and every one of the men and women in uniform overseas are there as volunteers. They each knew the risk when they joined the armed forces. And they accepted those risks in order to defend the freedom we as Americans cherish so much.

It is easy for a person to watch the nightly news and curse George W. Bush for invading Iraq. It is easy for that person to curse the cause of freeing the peoples of Iraq and Afghanistan.

But it would be very hard for that person to enjoy his or her life under the conditions of Taliban controlled Afghanistan or Saddam Hussein dictated Iraq. Too many times do Americans take for granted the freedom that has been defended by American blood, dating back to the 18th century when a group of men gathered in Pennsylvania decided they wanted to live as free men. America is the envy of the world because we are free to choose. But that freedom did not come without a cost.

It is okay to not agree with the war. But it is not okay to hold grudges and hatred against the soldiers who are fighting it. Soldiers do not question orders. They do the jobs their commanding officers ordered them to do . To have such loyalty and trust is honorable and commendable. Very few people can be told to pick up a rifle and stand a post, and do it without hesitation. America should be thankful for those who will.

In the movie, “A Few Good Men,” Colonel Nathan Jessep said it best, “We use words like honor, code, loyalty...we use these words as the backbone to a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it.” Nobody will agree with everything the government does. But do not disrespect the men and women who go to war for our country when ordered to. Without them, America would not exist.

If you are a religious person, say a prayer for the men and women. Or if you see one on the street, say thank you. These men and women protect us on a daily basis; the least Americans can do is say thank you.

Does anyone out there like to waste time and money? Probably not, but as a student here at Cameron I find that I have done just that on more than one occasion.

The most recent happened due to a “printing error” in the spring catalog. I enroll in a class, arrange my schedule, hire a babysitter, and spend money on gas for a 60 mile round trip to Lawton only to find out that the class has been changed to a different day and classroom. Two hours of time wasted, $10 on babysitting wasted, and $10 on gas wasted.

I do realize that unforeseen events can occur, but this is not the first time this has happened.

Each student here at Cameron has an e-mail account. Why can’t students enrolled in a class that has been discovered to contain a “printing error” receive an e-mail notifying them of the changes?

Cameron also has student addresses, so they could also notify changes by mail. I know my e-mail works because I receive e-mails informing me of various activities happening on campus.

I also know my address is correct because I always receive notice if I owe money. I was told by several different people in the psychology department that the scheduling problems were not the professors’ fault but were do to printing errors. I was made to feel like I shouldn’t have any reason to question. This lack of concern and disregard was what irritated me the most.

I was not looking to blame someone specifically, I was just looking for an answer to what happened and maybe a phrase along these lines “Sorry for the inconvenience this caused you,” or “Sorry the printing error wasn’t noticed sooner.”

Summer schedules are soon to come out, I guess when I decide what classes I will take I should try to get professors phone numbers or e-mail addresses to ask them if they know of any “printing errors” concerning their classes.

Josh is a journalism freshman from Duncan and the Sports Editor for The Collegian. Send comments to collegian@cameron.edu

Trista Perkins Human Ecology junior

“I go to the nearest storm shelter.”

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Students explore healthcare opportunities

By Sarah Warren Staff Writer The Southwest Area Healthcare Consortium hosted a Health Fair at Cameron University on Wednesday. Located in the Science Complex, participants provided employment information to Cameron students and the community.

According to Brandon Balthrop, a nursing sophomore, his favorite part of the fair was the career information.

Western Oklahoma State College, the University of Oklahoma, Great Plains Area Technology Center, Southwest Medical Center, Manpower, INTEGRIS-Clinton Regional Hospital, Indian Territory Home Health, Jackson County Memorial Hospital and the Southwest Oklahoma Development Association of South-Central Oklahoma Governments are some of the organizations that were represented at the Fair.

Brenda Burruss-Cleland, Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma development associate, said she hoped her booth pro-

vided needed employment information for students.

“Our booth gives awareness that we employ a large range of healthcare professionals. A lot of people were unaware that we employed that many,” Burrus-Cleland said.

One of the larger attractions was the Black Hawk UF-60 Alpha helicopter located in front of the Science Complex.

According to Army Warrant Officer Robert Hernandez, who piloted the aircraft, landing the helicopter was not difficult.

“We had obstacles like the power lines, but it wasn’t a problem getting the aircraft in,” Hernandez said.

Sgt. Curtis Swanson said that bringing in the helicopter provided students with a basic overview of their operation as f light medics.

“We have it set up for a wartime configuration; our main purpose is air evacuations,” Swanson said. “It’s better than a brochure, and they get to learn about f light school with a hands on experience.”

Trying it on for size: CU nursing sophomore Brandon Balthrop gets a feel for piloting while sitting in a UF-60 Black Hawk based out of Lexington, Okla.

Photo by Scott Pratt

CASE Continued from page 1 have to work with.”

Management Information Systems (MIS) Instructor David Smith said that there’s a cycle new products go through.

“Someone creates a product, business figures out a way to capitalize on it, then someone figures out how to abuse it,” he said. “Then the government has to step in and regulate it. It’s a cycle that repeats itself.”

Copying large files from one computer to another used to mean increased costs or the possibility the server would become overwhelmed by demand and crash. Today, thanks to new technology such as BitTorrent, copying files is fast and easy. All the user needs is the software and files formatted for copying. McArthur explained how protocols like BitTorrent work.

“Imagine that all the people in New York City end up in Miami for spring break, each using different modes of transportation,” he said. “Even though the destination for each person is the same, the mode of transportation is different. BitTorrent is kind of like hitchhiking; it tells the data where to go, but not how to get there.”

Smith said that he has some concerns with BitTorrent, specifically with the potential it has for being a copyright violator.

“BitTorrent chunks the files from different locations and reassembles them somewhere else,” he said.

“If I wanted to watch the film “The Pacifier,” I’d type in “pacifier;” it would find all the locations where the movie is available, then reassemble it at my computer, even before the movie was released to theaters.” According to McArthur, the technology that makes copying songs and movies so easy for the average user is the same technology used to copy files from the Hubble telescope to a personal computer. The recipient becomes another distribution point for the data, helping to create an everincreasing network of computers from which data may be copied.

An example of the legitimate use of this technology is the daily online journal of the re-making of “King Kong,” with video clips available for download. The Web site is maintained by “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy producer, Peter Jackson (http://www.kongisking. net). Users are able to keep up with daily events on location, ask Jackson questions and view clips of the film.

The Search for Extra-terrestrial Life (SETI) project is another example; personal computers linked by the Internet download and analyze radio telescope data in the search for extra-terrestrial life (http://setiweb.ssl. berkeley.edu/).

McArthur said researchers involved with the human genome project use P2P technology.

“Significant chunks of the human genome were made available on the Internet so scientists would have access to the information,” he said. “The Internet, itself, is an example of peer-to-peer technology.”

McArthur said that making the developers of technology like BitTorrent liable for the illegal activities of users might be compared to making the creator of the pencil liable for what is written with that pencil.

“To me, this technology is a fancier version, but it’s still a pencil,” he said.

Smith said that when the government is put in the position of having to make a decision that would impact on the ability to conduct business, the courts tend to rule in favor of the new technology.

Assistant Professor of MIS Kimberly Merritt said that she believes the movie industry will have to step up and do what the music companies have done. She said that they could begin by making the physical product more attractive, perhaps by giving bonuses, like T-shirts, to those who legally purchase a DVD. “Give me a way to legally download the CD and I will pay for the music,” she said. “But these industries are so entrenched they’re not embracing the new technology.

These industries seem to have the idea the economy owes them huge profits; the economy does not owe them huge profits.”

McArthur, Merritt and Smith agree the issue is complex.

But, as Merritt succinctly concluded, “You are never going to get that toothpaste back in the tube.”

(Source: Links at http://www.eff.org/IP/P2P/ MGM_v_Grokster)

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March 28, 2005

CU programs meet growing demand for graduate degrees Many available options make degree seeking accessible to students regardless of schedule or economic situation.

By Lauren Slate Staff Writer Many students are probably anxious to get their baccalaureate degrees and start their careers. Most students probably do not plan on continuing their education right away, but according to Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research Lloyd Dawe, students need a master’s degree to stand out as they compete for career opportunities and to excel financially.

“In today’s economy, having a baccalaureate degree isn’t much different than having a high school degree a decade ago,” Dawe said.

While a student may find some reasons to pursue more education, he or she may be discouraged by the idea of having to go to school again due to economic or scheduling problems. Dawe said that CU’s master’s degree programs offer flexibility to students.

Even fully employed students or seniors can begin working on their master’s. CAMSTEP meets during the day, but all other programs are offered on weekends, evenings, or online at an additional cost.

Mikel Hennessee, a CU student who will complete her Master of Art in Teaching this semester, said that she has been teaching for four years while taking summer and evening courses to finish her master’s program.

“With this program it is a pretty good deal to get a master’s and a teaching certificate,” Hennessee said.

In addition to students working full-time, seniors who are within 16 hours of completion of their baccalaureate degrees can undergo concurrent enrollment and begin working on their master’s. According to Dawe, admission fees into the master’s program are waived for current CU students, who may temporarily enroll and transition from their baccalaureate to their master’s.

Degree programs currently available are the Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching (CAMSTEP), Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Master of Business Administra-

tion and a Master in Education.

In addition to these programs, there will be more offerings in the fall of 2005. According to a School of Graduate Studies flier, the School of Graduate Studies, along with the School of Business and the Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies, has submitted requisite documents for two new programs, which should be approved this summer.

The first program is a Certificate in Entrepreneurship that consists of four classes in Entrepreneurial Studies, New Business Ventures, Technological Entrepreneurship and Global Entrepreneurship. The second program is a Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Studies and consists of 11 classes in the areas of Global Entrepreneurship, General Entrepreneurship and Technological Entrepreneurship from which students choose one.

While these new programs are planned for fall 2005, there are other programs currently under consideration. According to Dawe, there will be a need analysis conducted for a graduate program in criminal justice.

“If there’s a big need, we’ll always consider developing that master’s degree program,” he said.

The master’s programs that are currently available run about $121 per credit hour for on-campus courses at the graduate level and $250 per credit hour for online courses; Oklahoma residents get a $50 waiver.

Dawe said that CU’s cost for online graduate classes are reasonably priced compared to the national average of $575 per credit hour and that it takes only about 11 classes to complete a master’s degree.

If students have a problem with fees associated with a master’s degree, they can go online to the graduate Web site at graduate@cameron.edu and take a quiz that matches a student’s characteristics with institutions and scholarships. Results are emailed to the student, providing sites where funding may be available. Dawe said that although there are a limited number of tuition waivers and internal scholarships, the School of Graduate Studies provides assistance in guiding students to find funding.

Dawe encourages students not to turn their backs on furthering their education. In fact, he sends out letters to seniors that inform them about master’s degree programs.

“In the workplace you must be constantly trained to be successful in whatever career you aspire to,” he said.

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Campus Round-up Order graduation announcements soon Students who missed the March 11 deadline for ordering graduation announcements still have time to order them at the CU bookstore. The announcements will be in approximately 2 weeks after the order is placed. Ten announcements with envelopes cost $11 plus tax, and all orders must be pre-paid.

President Ross invites students to share ideas CU students are welcome to share thoughts and ideas with President Ross in her office. An Open Door meeting is scheduled for April 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 581.2201 to reserve a time.

11th Annual Student Research Conference scheduled On April 15, West Texas A&M University will host the 11th Annual Student Research Conference. Participation in this event requires preparation of an abstract or proposal of not more than 500 words and a 15-20 minute presentation before judges and colleagues. The abstract must be formatted according to discipline standards and submitted online at http://wtcis.wtamu.edu/~sturesco. The $20 registration fee includes the awards reception. The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 1. Contact Dr. Bryan Vizzini at 800.651.2419 or bvizzini@mail.wtamu.edu for more information.

CU Students offered overseas studies opportunities The American Institute for Indian Studies and the Center for Maghrib Studies in Tunis are each operating three-week intensive workshops for U.S. undergraduate this summer. All program costs, including international travel, will be covered for participants.

Applicants for these programs must be U.S. citizens eligible for Pell Grants. The application deadline for either program is April 15. For more information on the Indian workshop, go to http://indiastudies.org. For information on the workshop in Tunisia, go to http://www.caorc.org/cemat.

Barbecue dinner benefit planned for CU student NIKKI Continued from page 1 which he thinks will only give her about two more months to live.

Linda Gibson, the agriculture department secretary, has described Nikki as “one tough cookie.” Nikki has been described as “determined and full of willpower” by several of her peers.

Those descriptions cannot accurately paint the way Nikki makes people feel when she is around.

“Nikki has been my inspiration,” Gibson said. “She has remained optimistic, through all her ups and downs and on her good days and bad days.”

Gibson has watched Nikki during her career as a Cameron student and has been touched by the way Nikki has handled what life has painted for her.

“Her willpower and determination have far surpassed what I’ve ever experienced with anyone.

I just hope and pray that Nikki will live to at least participate in graduation and receive her diploma,” Gibson said.

Nikki has always had good outlook on her life. She described her life as “Happy.” “ Happier since 1994 when I married my husband, David,” Nikki said with no hesitation. Nikki continues to look forward to her graduation, saying, “My husband encouraged me to come to Cameron and get my degree. I have no reason to be sad, even now. I have a home, family, friends and my animals.

What more could a person ask for?”

David pledged his love for his wife a second time by asking her

Nikki. to marry him again. He took her Dodd said, “In spite of her difshopping and asked her to buy ficult medical challenges the past a nice dress. After arguing for several years, she has never wasome slacks she finally decided on vered from her goal of completing a skirt and a top. The day after her degree. She has accomplished Christmas they woke and David this feat without asking for speasked Nikki to put the outfit on. cial treatment or exemptions She didn’t know why and put up a from our normal departmental fight. She dressed after she saw he standards and will graduate in had dressed nicely, to match her.

May.” When the couple walked outside, The agriculture department they were met by Nikki’s famhas tried to support Nikki and ily who had set up a trellis and David through their tough times. other decorations for a wedding.

Now the department and the David pledged his heart to his Cameron University Aggie Club bride once again “for better or for are trying to help with some of worse,” and neither of them has Nikki’s mounting medical bills by ever looked back. hosting a benefit dinner from 4 The animals Nikki loves so to 7 p.m. March 31 in the Animal much have been therapeutic for Sciences Arena on 38th Street her, according to Gibson. She across from the main Cameron works with and rides her horses campus. The main menu will be and plays with her dogs as much barbecue in traditional Aggie as she can. Nikki loves being a style, accompastudent in the nied by a bake agriculture “I have no reason to be sale and an aucdepartment sad, even now. I have a tion. Representabecause of the people she has home, family, friends and tive Don Armes met there. She my animals. What more will serve as auctioneer. Also, a said the best could a person ask for?” hand-made quilt part is, “making will be raffled off so many friends.

They are like a — Nikki Hardy and some of the agriculture stusecond family, Agriculture Senior dents will donate especially the their time for a ag department labor auction. All and the profesof the proceeds will go to Nikki sors and the ag secretary, Linda and her husband.

Gibson. They have really pitched Nikki’s painting has turned in to help me in any way possible.” out to be a masterpiece for her Gibson feels the same way about and for those who know her well.

Nikki. “I have been so blessed The imagination can be turned and am thankful to have known on by the simplest thing like the Nikki. She’s been a very dear, smile of a woman who enriches special friend to me.” In fact the the lives of those who look at the agriculture department as a whole canvas she paints. seems to feel blessed to know

CU’s agriculture department and the Aggie Club will sponsor a benefit dinner on behalf of CU senior Shannon Nicole “Nikki” Hardy from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 31 in the Animal Sciences Arena on 38th Street across from the main Cameron campus. Nikki was diagnosed with cancer in 2001; proceeds from the benefit will help defray some of her mounting medical bills. The dinner will offer traditional Aggie style barbecue.

Events scheduled for the evening include a bake sale, an auction, with Representative Don Armes serving as auctioneer, and the opportunity to win a hand made quilt. A labor auction will be held, also, with students donating their time to the highest bidders. The requested donation for the dinner is $5.00 per plate.

Delta Mu Delta set to induct new members Omicron Delta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta at CU will host their annual induction ceremony at 6.p.m. on Tuesday in the Shepler Center Mezzanine. To be considered for membership, students must have completed at least half of their undergraduate business program and be in the upper 20 percent of business majors with at least a 3.25 grade point average. John Courington, chair of the CU School of Business, and Lawton Mayor John Purcell Jr. will be the guest speakers.

Friends, relatives and faculty are invited to attend.

Spring Phi Kappa Phi coffeehouse event At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Communications Room 114 Phi Kappa Phi will host a coffeehouse. Seven CU students will report on research they have completed, or are conducting, in their field of study in a comfortable, informal setting. Presentations will be 10 minutes in length with an additional five minutes for each presenter to answer questions.

Refreshments will be served.

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Cadets embark on Bataan Death March

By Dawn Holt Staff Writer At 7 a.m. on March 20, at White Sands, New Mexico, seven members of Cameron’s ROTC unit stepped off on a 26.2-mile memorial march to commemorate a special group of World War II heroes; those who endured the Bataan Death March.

William Poland, history senior, Taron Dukes, math senior, Justin Stuart, history junior, Glenn Tupper, criminal justice junior, and Jonathon Wagner, finance sophomore, composed the five-man team CU ROTC sponsored in the Bataan Memorial Death March heavy category (26.2-mile march with 35-pound rucksack). Iralda Kudary, romance languages senior, and Jeff Wozencraft, political science freshman, entered as individuals in the heavy category.

The team and Wozencraft completed the march in eight hours and 16 minutes. Kudary finished in ten hours and five minutes in the female heavy category. The team placed 11th out of 19 ROTC teams and Wozencraft finished 86th out of 168 individual male heavy competitors.

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a 26.2-mile march through desert trails and washes at elevation ranging from 4,100 to 5,300.

Poland said the participants started training for the death march before Christmas and continued training through spring break. Although they trained by taking long road marches and runs, averaging around eight to ten miles each time, he said that the hard work did not prepare them for the actual march.

According to the team, the last four miles were the hardest, but when they saw the finish line two hundred meters away and a team catching up with them, they fought through the blistered feet and body pain and sprinted toward the finish line.

“It was the hardest thing I have ever done,” Wozencraft said, “but it was worth every step in order commemorate the soldiers who suffered during the actual death march.”

The Army ROTC department at New Mexico State University sponsored the first march in 1989. The march included native sons of the 200 th Coast Artillery, New Mexico National Guard, and families in the state. Since then, the memorial march has grown from 100 to more than 4,000 marchers from the United States and foreign countries.

The Bataan Memorial Death March honors a special group of World War II heroes who were responsible for the defense of the islands of Luzon and Corregidor and the harbor defense forts of the Philippines.

On April 9, 1942, approximately 70,000 American and Filipino soldiers formally surrendered to Japanese forces. The soldiers were marched for days through the steaming hot Philippine jungles. Those who survived the march faced hardships as prisoners of war; others were killed when U.S. air and naval forces sank unmarked enemy ships trans-

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A tribute: Participants in the Bataan Memorial Death March are Taron Dukes, Glenn Tupper, Jeff Wozencraft, Justin Stuart, Jonathon Wagner and William Poland. The annual march is a reenactment of the 1942 forced march of American and Filipino prisoners-of-war. porting the prisoners of war to Japan.

The march is a time for all to ref lect on the sacrifices made by the veterans, and show appreciation for their courage.

Wozencraft said, “The most memorable part of the march was the opportunity to shake the hands of brave veterans of the Bataan Death March right before we stepped off on the memorial march.”

Former Cameron VP named to Lottery Commission

By Kari Lewis Staff Writer It’s that combination of excitement and nervousness felt when someone receives good, yet overwhelming, news. It’s the satisfaction of finally achieving a long-term goal.

These are the feelings that Lawtonian and former Cameron University Vice President Linda Dzialo experienced when she learned of her new appointment to the Oklahoma Lottery Commission.

Dzialo recalls the phone call she received the day she learned the news.

“Governor Henry called and asked me to serve on this commission,” Dzialo said. “He stated that he felt it was ‘one of the most important positions in the state’ at this time.”

At the first commission meeting, Dzialo was elected secretary. Her feelings are mixed as she thinks of her role in her newly elected position.

“I am honored to serve on this commission to improve conditions in the state of Oklahoma,” she said. “However, it is a little overwhelming to consider the huge amount of information that the members must now assimilate as we go about the task at hand.”

Governor Brad Henry led the fight to establish the education lottery; in the November 2004 statewide election the lottery was approved by 65 percent of the Oklahoma voters. State law requires that at least 35 percent of gross proceeds be transferred to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund. According to Dzialo, the money in the trust will be distributed appropriately.

“The distribution is as follows: 45 percent to common education, 45 percent to tuition grants, loans, scholarships, construction to educational facilities, capital outlay projects, technology, endowed chairs, School for the Deaf and School for the Blind, five percent to the School Consolidation and Assistance Fund and five percent to the Teachers’ Retirement System Dedicated

Revenue Revolving Fund,” Dzialo said.

Dzialo has been involved with education during her entire career. From 2001 to 2003, Dzialo spent much time with Cameron students as the vice president for student affairs. She was involved with student government, recruitment, career development and much more.

“My passion for educational improvement drove me to accept the governor’s appointment to this commission,” she said.

Suzanne Aplin, the director of student sup“My passion for educational im- port services, recalls working with Dzialo.

“She was always a consummate professional provement drove me to accept who was well organized and had great attention the governor’s appointment to to detail,” Aplin said. “While she was strong, focused, and an admired leader, she was also a this commission.”

— Linda Dzialo, Secretary warm, caring individual.”

Jim Ronan, the director of the office of public Oklahoma Lottery Commission safety, also remembers working with Dzialo.

“Dr. Dzialo was probably the most dedicated, caring person that I have worked for,” Ronan said. “She dedicated her entire adult life to students at various levels within the educational environment and I’m sure she will do an outstanding job and will be a great asset to the Lottery Commission.”

Prior to Cameron, Dzialo served as an assistant superintendent for Lawton Public Schools.

Before that, she was a teacher, counselor and principal at all levels of education.

“The proceeds from the lottery will affect every citizen of Oklahoma and as a member of the Lottery Commission, I hope that the lottery is set up in the right way, to maximize proceeds for educational endeavors,” Dzialo said.

Tornado safety plan announced Collegian Staff Oklahoma is infamous for its severe springtime weather. The possibility of tornados should be in the back of the minds of all CU students, faculty, staff or visitors – especially if they are newcomers to the state.

The speed and severity of these storms emphasize the wisdom of having a personal safety plan.

University officials encourage all faculty, staff and students to become familiar with the campus’ designated storm shelters. A complete list of these protective areas in campus buildings, as well as Cameron’s complete storm safety plan, can be found on Cameron University’s official Web site: http://www.cameron. edu/student_affairs/ops/tornadosafety.html. A list of storm shelter locations also periodically runs on CUTV, the campus cable network.

A proper tornado safety plan begins with knowing the difference between tornado watches and warnings, said Jim Ronan, director of the CU Office of Public Safety.

A watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. A warning means a tornado is expected to strike the Lawton/Comanche County area. When a warning is issued, the City of Lawton will sound tornado sirens.

A steady siren for 3-5 minutes means there is imminent danger. Students, faculty and staff should take shelter immediately in that building’s designated protective area. Cameron’s Office of Physical Facilities has identified suitable protective areas within each building on campus. Signs directing the way to these locations are posted immediately inside entrances.

“We ask that individuals do not remove these signs or allow others to remove them,” Ronan said. “They could save lives in an emergency.”

If a tornado warning is issued while class is in session, the instructor will advise students of the location of that building’s designated protective area. If it happens during a university function, participants will be likewise informed. To protect persons using these spaces against airborne debris, all doors should be closed while the designated area is in use.

If circumstances make it impossible to reach a designated area, move to windowless interior rooms such as restrooms, storage rooms or closets. If these are not available, take shelter in a hallway. Elevators should not be used. Assume a seated position along the walls, facing the center. Protect the face by placing it between the knees and covering the back of the head and neck with the hands.

Stay away from doorways, particularly those that exit the building. People standing in doorways or at windows watching the storm should be directed to interior parts of the building, avoiding areas where there are large glass panels or large open rooms.

Weather advisories and updates on the status of severe weather can be obtained from local broadcast media. Through an agreement with KSWO-TV, both CUTV and KCCU-FM will simulcast Channel 7’s severe weather programming. CUTV will carry the telecast during business hours, Monday through Friday, and KCCU can broadcast information 24-hours a day. Televisions carrying CUTV can be found in most public areas of campus and KCCU can be found at 89.3 and 102.9 FM in the Lawton area.

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Christian performer gives free concert

Photo by Angela Sanders

By Angela Sanders A&E Editor He has been entertaining, encouraging and preaching for over 26 years, but he has been singing since he was a teenager in his Italian home. Carman began lending his talents to the Lord after hearing Andrae Crouch in Las Vegas. He recently put on a free show for over 2,000 people at The Christian Center on Lee Blvd.

Before hearing the concert, held at 7 p.m. Mar. 13, I was skeptical about the music that Carman would be performing. I do not usually listen to Christian music; however, after the concert, my opinion of both the performer and the genre changed.

Carman performed songs and dramatic readings that reached many types of people in the audience. He performed a rap, entitled, “Who’s in the house?” and his own personal rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.” Carman added a section for brown, or Hispanic people to this song, which originally only included red, yellow, black and white people. He performed each section in a way that would comically relate to each culture.

Whether it was a humorous piece or a more serious piece such as “Our God is an awesome God,” Carman kept the audience involved. He did a great job of entertaining while continuing to spread the message of the gospel, and I even found myself joining in on a couple of sing-alongs during the event. Some of the excitement and involvement became a bit much for me, but for the most part, it was better than I expected.

When the concert was over, I got to sit down with Carman for a brief interview. Though short, the interview revealed much about Carman as both a person and an entertainer.

Q: Who are your influences in your life and career? My brother was a real influence in my life, as far as who I really looked up to.

He was a police officer for 25 years – chief of police – and he won a medal of honor, and a combat cross for extreme acts of bravery. As far as music goes, Andrae Crouch

was a guy I always admired over the years. I love his music. He incorporated praise and worship with the contemporary Christian music. He was the first one to really do that successfully.

Q: What is your favorite part of performing in front of so many people? It is when I see them respond. I really do what I think is going to make them respond the most. When I see them respond or do what the song is supposed to do, make them worship, praise, laugh or whatever it is. I get the most joy out of watching people respond the way I expect them to. I get more joy out of seeing them respond more than I expected them to.

Q: What do you do in your spare time; do you have a hobby that you do when you aren’t on the road? I have a thing in my car where I can listen to a DVD. I listen to directors’ commentary track. They talk through the whole movie, you know. I like to listen to how they make a movie, and all the different things they do. It’s like listening to a book on tape; it’s like a teaching lesson on how to make a film and what they did, where they shot it at, what the lighting was, what scenes were shot first, who they tried to get for the role

straining. I get done with a concert and I go to the gym and workout. I like to go to the gym and workout after a concert. Not now, though. I am done for the night.

Q: Do you ever sing any other kind of music when you are not on the road, or when you’re home alone? Well, being an east-coast Italian, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and all those old famed crooners… I mean, I grew up with that, so that’s second nature to me. If I wasn’t saved, that’s probably what I’d be doing.

Q: Did you sing in your high school choir? No. Q: What made you go into singing? I was really a guitar player, and someone asked me if I would play a guitar in a group. I would make $35, but I had to sing.

They asked me to sing, and I said, “sure.” I had no clue, but I could make $35.

Q: Did you ever take any lessons? I took lessons [guitar] for about 4 or 5 weeks, but then I got a job, and I couldn’t take lessons anymore because I had to work.

Pretty much, I was self-taught.

I tried to take a couple of voice lessons, but they tried to make me sing like opera. I just couldn’t do it.

It’s just got to come natural.

Although Carman himself did not disappoint, I was in shock at the disorganization of the event.

When I arrived, no one could tell me if pictures could be taken, where I could sit or if I could actually Courtesy Photo meet Carman Light Show: Carman performs a show in front afterward. In of pyrotechnics. fact, all I heard all night was that and didn’t get and some things that I would have to talk to Carman’s they changed around. To me it’s road manager, Israel. Someone fascinating. even said “What do you think a Q: Do you plan to return media pass will get you?” For some to Lawton in the future? Sure, reason, I had the crazy idea that why not? We had a good turnout I would get in-person access to tonight. Absolutely.

Carman as well as the ability to Q: How is it different singing take pictures. Much to my dismay, in Lawton than in other places? however, pictures were not allowed Singing in a church is a bigger for either Bone or Carman’s responsibility than singing in an performance, and after the show auditorium, you know? More was over, I had to wait almost an is demanded of you … more is hour before finally getting approval expected, because a lot of those to meet and interview Carman. people are well-churched, and I was, however, able to sit in the have heard a lot and seen a lot, so front row with Israel, another they really pull from your best. member of the road crew and Plus, when you’re in an arena, Bone, the comedian that opened there’s not as much for you to do. for Carman.

When I’m out there [in a church], Aside from those negative I’m all by myself, so I have to aspects, Carman’s natural voice work a lot harder. If I do an arena and self-taught guitar talents made thing, I have eight dancers, I have the concert easy listening, and musicians and moving lights and I am one person who will be in all that other stuff, so I don’t attendance the next time he comes have to work as hard. It’s not as to Lawton.

ACROSS 1 Drool 8 Rifts 15 Protuberance on the skin 16 Ptolemy or Ramses 17 Win the long jump 18 Decorations of office 19 Artful paper-folding 20 Of love 21 Surface of a gem 22 Vote against 24 Magritte and Descartes 25 Choreographer Cunningham 27 Jonestown location 32 Hingis and Navratilova 38 Conceit 40 Capital of Kenya 41 Wordless approval 43 Usher 44 Wed out of state 46 Radiating warmth 51 Hive resident 52 Bone cavity 57 Platitude 59 Spread thickly 61 Alpine crooner 62 Rich ice cream 63 Tracy of “Boys Town” 64 Swiss lake 65 Perceptual 66 Timeless DOWN 1 Amiable satire 2 Designer Ashley 3 Of the eyes 4 Tommyrot!

5 Lamb’s lament 6 Oater actor Jack 7 Pillage 8 Graffiti artist’s applicator 9 Sci. branch 10 Horrible guy?

11 Furious

12 Beauty spot?

13 Watered fabric 14 Old-fashioned open carriages 23 Upper limb 25 Billiards shot 26 Backspace 27 Understand 28 Yuck!

29 Face in the mirror 30 Place to get PIN money 31 Whippoorwill bill 33 Dead heat 34 Personal pension $ 35___ for profit 36 Lincoln’s nickname 37 Galahad’s title 39 Dark grayish purple 42 Poet Edgar Allan 45 Tool for grinding 46 Bottomless chasm 47 Feel one’s way 48 Waterproof wool cloth 49 Prophetic signs 50 Roger’s response?

52 Broad comedy 53 Web-footed mammal 54 De-fleeced?

55 Medicinal bush 56 Sharon of Israel 58 Source of venison 60 Clumsy oaf

A&E Briefs Phi Kappa Phi Coffeehouse The Phi Kappa Phi Coffeehouse will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday in COMM 114. For more information, call 2426.

Talent Show PAC will host a talent show at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Shepler Mezzanine.

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Percussion ensemble presents concert Collegian Staff The Cameron University Percussion Ensemble will present its spring semester concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in the Cameron University Theatre in Lawton. The concert is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the CU Lectures and Concerts Series, the concert will feature Cameron alumnus John Simon as guest drum set soloist.

A native of Las Vegas, Simon earned his bachelor’s degree in music from Cameron in 1990 and studied at the University of North Texas. He has been a featured soloist with the Cameron University Jazz Ensemble and the CU Percussion Ensemble on several occasions. Simon was a recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Cameron University’s chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in 2003.

Dr. James Lambert, professor

of music at Cameron for 29 years, conducts the CU Percussion Ensemble, which includes student percussion majors and nonpercussion performers.

The ensemble has performed campus concerts for an impressive 58 consecutive semesters featuring members of its percussion studio.

Cameron alumni are now either performing or teaching successfully throughout the United States.

Current members of the ensemble include percussionists Gareth Jester of Cache, Jermaine Dukes of Fort Sill, Lee Aston, Tony Bertram, Marcus Brooks, David Desgalier, Jason Dozier, Jessica Foster, Ryan John, Jarrod LaRoche, Danny Morris, Charles Strong, Curtis Strong, Holly Van Pelt, Eric Vandergrift, Clint Williams, and piano accompanist Yiu Ka Chan, all of Lawton.

The musicians will perform original compositions for percussion ensemble, marimba

ensemble works, and special drum set feature compositions.

These compositions include “Anxiety” by Steve Winstead, “Yobel” by Jesse Ayers, and “Were the Whole Realm” by Allen Houston.

Additionally, Lambert, Chan and Vandergrift will be featured soloists on Mark Ford’s “Stubernic” for three performers on one marimba.

Both Simon and Dozier will be featured drum set soloists on David Mancini’s “With Joy in His Heart,” Gershwin’s “Fascinatin’ Rhythm,” Jim Lambert’s “Charlie’s Samba,” and Phil Faini’s arrangement of “El Cumbanchero.”

All in all, this concert will be an invigorating, exciting program of contemporary percussion ensemble literature performed by outstanding Cameron music students and Simon,” Lambert said.

A reception in the University Theatre foyer, hosted by Friends of Cameron Percussion, will honor

Simon and the student performers immediately after the concert.

The CU Percussion Ensemble will represent the university at the Oklahoma Percussion Festival in Tulsa on April 2, followed by a concert at Jenks High School.

For more information about tomorrow’s concert, contact Lambert at 580.581.2807.

which immediately went gold, becoming their highest selling album to date and one the most popular albums of 2002. The song “Here Without You” was an instant success with teen listeners.

In early 2003, when it became apparent America was going to invade Iraq, “When I’m Gone” became the poster song of the American forces. The chorus of “When I’m Gone” struck home: “So hold me when I’m here, right me when I’m wrong, hold me when I’m scared and love me when I’m gone. Everything I am and

everything in me wants to be the one you wanted me to be. I’ll never let you down even if I could. I’d give up everything if only for your good. So hold me when I’m here.

Right me when I’m wrong. You can hold me when I’m scared. You won’t always be there so love me when I’m gone.”

In support of the troops, 3 Doors Down joined USO tours overseas and released a touching video showing the departure of many American soldiers overseas.

The group’s latest album, “Seventeen Days,” is possibly their

best yet. “Let Me Go” could rival “When I’m Gone” as 3 Doors Down’s most popular song. “All Music Guide” critic John Loftus said the album has become “purely American.”

“Its liner notes connect to a cross-section of U.S. culture, thanking NFL quarterbacks and major league ballplayers alongside Tim McGraw, Metallica, Dale Earnhart Jr. and ‘our troops everywhere’,” Loftus said.

Classic rocks fans will fall in love with track 5 on the album, “Landing on London.” The great

Bob Seger sings duet with the band. The song is second only to “Let Me Go.” Every 3 Doors Down song is memorable. Turning on the radio, one can still hear “Kryptonite” played alongside Metallica songs and some of the great hard rock and metal bands. 3 Doors Down is not classified as a metal type band but has the pull of 80’s metal bands.

With the release of three successful albums in five years, 3 Doors Down has proven their quality has not diminished with time.

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Band’s junior album proves longstanding quality

By Joshua Rouse Sports Editor Led by frontman Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down could be called one of the most versatile bands of the new millennium. Their 2000 debut CD, “The Better Life,” which included the hit “Kryptonite,” propelled the band to instant stardom and acclaim. The mix of rock and roll, with powerful lyrics of selfdiscovery, has made the Mississippi group a household name.

In Nov. 2002, 3 Doors Down released “Away From the Sun”

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Music festival brings Bravo Brass Quintet, new music

By Petulah Olibert Staff Writer

Costumes, action part of SO Cabaret

By Christina Frye Staff Writer It’s time for the Students of the Caribbean Alliance (SOCA) to kick off this year with another sure hit.

The SOCA annual production is called Colours, but every year the theme is different. This year the Colours committee has arranged a musical production called SO Cabaret. SO Cabaret is filled with song and dance, and will be a cause for celebration.

Ian Mitchell, a multimedia senior and public relations officer for SOCA, said, “The members of the Colours committee are working very hard to put this

show together. We will have elaborate costumes and exciting dramatic action. We have worked closely with Professor Patrick Shaughnessy of the theatre department to ensure a high quality performance.”

According to Mitchell, SO Cabaret is a story that centers on a well-off couple that has drifted apart and end up exercising less than commendable morale acts.

The writers and choreographers develop the story line through dialogue, dance, song and mime. The program has both an American and a Caribbean flavor.

Mitchell said this year’s production cost more than the productions in the past, and fund raising efforts are essential to enable SOCA to pay for the production. SOCA has conducted a successful food sale, and was able to raise enough money to cover some of the expenses, but they look forward to seeing continued support from those who attend the SO Cabaret to add to their efforts.

SO Caberet will be presented at 8 p.m. April 2 in the CU Theatre. The cost for tickets is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased from any SOCA students who are selling tickets throughout campus; or, contact Ian Mitchell at im015806@wolverine.cameron. edu .

“If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.”

So said William Shakespeare centuries ago, and, in the years since, his words live on as do the timeless, heady enchanting tones of music. And to celebrate the musical talent of the music department, Cameron has organized its annual New Music Festival, boasting fun and interesting musical ensembles

by Cameron students and professors alike.

“The New Music Festival has been going on for over 20 years and it is one of the more exciting parts of the semester,” said Assistant Professor of Music Gregory Hoepfner. “It is held over the course of a few days, during which we try to have several concerts. This year, we have three concerts. On March 31, a concert at the McCutcheon Recital Hall will showcase brand new musical pieces that have been written by students of the music department. These pieces have never before been played in public.”

In addition to the individual musical compositions entered, Hoepfner mentioned a light medley that he hopes to add to the program — an experimental project of a

collaboration of students.

“All the students were given a short melody and were asked to write something to the melody.

None of the students know what each other will come up with,” he said. “During the concert, we will piece all of them together and see what we turn up with.”

That evening, the department will present the popular Bravo Brass Quintet from Tulsa.

The band, which, according to Hoepfner, is known for its skill as entertainers and performers, and its interactive concerts, will entertain the audience with a variety of modern music from the 20th and 21st centuries.

“The band has a good reputation for working well with crowds,” Hoepfner said, “so it will be a pretty lively performance. Some of the music may be unusual. But there will be variety, so I am certain the audience will enjoy it.”

On Friday, there will be a feature concert put on by faculty members. Professor Kirsten Underwood is scheduled to perform a talent piece; Hyunsoon Whang will perform music by Messiaen and Tavener while Daniel Sheridan has chosen to play the clarinet with tape recorder.

“It is a very interesting experimental piece,” Hoepfner explained. “Different instruments make different sounds. There are certain sounds that can be made

only by a certain instrument.

Likewise, there is a sound that can only be made by electronic devices.

So, the clarinet will be played along with electronic accompaniment.

The result is a very pleasing but unusual sound that you couldn’t get with any other instrument.”

Hoepfner desired to traverse the unusual route, performing a total of six songs written last semester. As he tells it, his inspiration came from a bunch of “dogs who had written poems.”

“The New Music Festival will be the premiere of these songs,” he said. “The songs come across as if the dogs wrote them. I found the poems in a book filled with pictures of puppies and dogs, accompanied by very funny short poems written from the dog’s point of view. It hit me that these would make very funny songs.”

Hoepfner promised that the Music Festival would be an entertaining addition to the week.

“Overall, the music created by the students is astounding,” he said.

“They are very talented. It will be a lot of fun.”

The 2-day concert series will begin Thursday, with the student showcase as the opening act at 2 p.m.

The Bravo Brass Quintet plays at 8 p.m. that evening while the faculty concert will be held on Friday at 8 p.m.

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Golf team finishes third in Classic

by Josh Rouse Sports Editor In their own backyard, the Cameron Aggies golf team rallied for a third place finish in The Territory Collegiate Classic at The Territory Golf and Country Club in Duncan.

It was not pretty and many parts of the match could be labeled “the good, the bad and the just plain ugly”, but the Aggies did not go down without a fight. Coming off of a nine-hole travesty on Monday with a team score of 301, the team recovered Tuesday with the second lowest team score of 294. The winter-like conditions, with temperatures near freezing and strong winds, looked to derail the Aggies in their attempt to salvage the tournament, but they succeeded, moving from sixth to third in the team standings with a two-round total of 595 (19 over par).

At the end of the day, the Aggies finished ten strokes off the lead by tournament champion Southern Nazarene. They nearly relinquished the lead to a late charge by Southwestern Oklahoma. The Southwestern Bulldogs came back ten shots on Tuesday and finished with a score of 290, three strokes off the lead.

Washburn was fourth at 599.

Texas Wesleyan finished the top five with a team total of 602.

Junior Travis Lovins headed the Cameron rally, finishing a two-under par round on Tuesday.

Lovins had five birdies in the round with three coming on the back nine. He finished in the top five individually. His play earned all-tournament honors and an even-par score of 144 for the entire event. Sophomore Owen Mahaffey posted an even-par

72 and finished one stroke behind Lovins in a tie for seventh.

Ryan King shot fourover par both rounds and finished eight-over for the tournament while Nic Ware shot a 76 in the final round to finish at 10-over. Kolby Seals finished with a 76 on Tuesday, with Brian Adams shooting an 82.

Medalist honors were awarded to Southwestern Oklahoma’s Brian Hostetler.

He was one of two of the Bulldogs to post a final round of 69. Hostetler finished the tournament with a 5-under par. He finished second in the tournament in total birdies behind Cameron’s Mahaffey.

Lovins led in -5 par scoring, finishing 6-under on the Territories four par-5 holes.

Southern Nazarene’s Derek Dickson finished three strokes off the pace with a 72 on Tuesday. Northeastern State’s Joby Dutcher and St. Mary’s Ryan Villareal tied for third at one-under par.

Lovins tied for fifth place with Texas Wesleyan’s Dan Hahn.

Jerry Hrnciar, Aggies coach, was pleased with the team’s effort.

“We played 27 real good holes and nine bad ones, but I was proud of the way our team came back and performed today,” Hrnciar said. “Today’s conditions were obviously tough on everyone, but our guys know what the weather can do around here this time of year and I thought they handled it very well.”

Men’s Golf Schedule for 2004-2005 March 28-1 St. Edward’s Invit.

Lake Cliff C.C. Austin, Texas 14-15 The Territory Collegiate Classic The Territory G.C. Duncan, Okla.

28-29 UCO/Kickingbird Classic Kickingbird G.C. Edmond, Okla.

April 4-6 West Texas/Subway Intercollegiate La Paloma G.C. Amarillo, Texas 18-19 LSC Championships Trophy Club G.C. Roanoke, Texas May 2-4 NCAA II Regional Champ.

TBA Valdosta, Ga. Photo by Rusty Riddle

FORE! : Cameron golfer Travis Lovins competes last fall at the Oklahoma intercollegiate at the Lawton Country Club. Cameron’s golf team competed in the Territory Collegiate Classic in Duncan on Tuesday, placing third overall.

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Where is Cameron’s soccer team?

Spring is here and along with the smell of freshly cut grass come spring sports. Cameron University currently offers baseball, men and women’s golf, men and women’s tennis, and softball. However, there is one sport missing from this lineup: Where’s the soccer?

According to the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Web site, the game of soccer has been around for a long time, dating back over 2000 years.

This sport provides great exercise, not only for the body, but also for the mind. I’ve played soccer throughout high school, and I am currently helping out my old high school team, so I was very disappointed to learn that Cameron does not have a soccer team of its own. If Cameron had a soccer program many students from around Lawton would choose to stay and play here at home rather than going to other schools. Soccer enthusiasts have great team spirit and are very passionate about the game; they would bring a lot of school spirit to Cameron.

I became curious as to why Cameron doesn’t have a soccer team. According to Sports Information Director Steve Doughty, Cameron has looked into having a soccer team, but rejected the idea.

“Basically, it comes to physical responsibility,” he said. “We had to have a minimum of 10 sports to remain in Division II; we started looking into crosscountry, women’s golf, football, and soccer. The cost associated with having a soccer team came down to Cameron not having a facility. The football field

Sarah Warren

has a rise in the center of the field and would not meet NCAA standards. We would have to rent out somewhere or build one. Next, the liability insurance was too high. Soccer injuries are at a higher level now because soccer has become a contact sport and players wear little protective equipment.”

My question is, isn’t there a potential for injuries in any sport? Why should people interested in playing soccer be denied because of the potential for injury? Another problem mentioned was the lack of a facility. According to the International Football Association Board, the standards for a field are minimum of 90 meters (100 yards) to a minimum of 45 meters (50 yards), which happens to be the size of a football field. Since Cameron’s field has a slight slope other fields could be used; for example, Ron Stevens Stadium. High schools play at Ron Stevens Stadium. Why can’t Cameron? There are quite a few fields around Lawton and Fort Sill to practice on.

Fort Sill has the Polo Field that provides many areas to play on. In Lawton, there is the “Big Green” soccer complex located at the intersection of I-44 and Lee Boulevard, Ray Weger Soccer Park, on Rogers Lane, and the McMahon Soccer Complex located on Lee Boulevard near McCoy’s Building Supply Center.

Any of these fields could potentially be used for playing soccer.

However, not all hope is lost for soccer enthusiasts. Cameron is currently trying to start an intramural team. According to Kim Vinson, the assistant athletic director, the sport must be sponsored and it’s up to individuals to get a team together.

“The sport has to be sponsored and the people interested are required to attend the meetings, get the rules and put their own team together,” she said.

Sarah is a journalism sophomore from Lawton, and a staff writer for The Collegian. Send comments to collegian@cameron.edu

15-20 NCAA II National Champ.

TBA Savannah, Ga.

SGA NOTES SGA Benefit Night is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. on April 12 at the Cache Road Burger King.

The last day for filing for SGA positions is at 4 p.m on March 30. in the Student Activities Building.

Have legislation ideas?

Ideas for changes on campus?

Call SGA President Jenny Jackson at 580.581.2444 in the Student Activities Building or email her at cusga@cameron.edu.

Sports

March 28, 2005

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Aggies move to 11-10

by Sonya Ray Staff Writer The Cameron University baseball team moved to 11-10 in a four-game Lone Star Conference crossover series on March 18 and 19, facing Texas-A&M University in Kingsville.

The Aggies participated in a double-header on March 19, where they fell short in both games. In game one, the Javelinas took a 4-0 lead in the second inning with a two-run double by Justin Bills.

The Aggies came back strong in the third, scoring three runs, and by the fourth inning had tied things up 4-4. Kody Wade had two runs. Kacy Groves and Matt Castillo both contributed one run each.

In the bottom of the sixth, TAMKU scored two additional runs, giving them the win over CU 6-4.

In game two, the Aggies maintained focus, attempting to bring home a win. The top of the fourth was where Cameron was able to get their first run from first baseman, John Herbert. The Javelinas struck back, scoring four runs in bottom of the fourth. CU came back in the fifth inning and scored three runs and tied the score 4-4.

The Javelinas took the lead 7-4 in the sixth inning after RBI singles by Steve Echevarria, Javier Molina, and Jon Dean. The Aggies rallied to obtain a victory by scoring three runs and tied the game 7-7. In the seventh inning, Justin Bills scored on a RBI from Erik Lingren, which granted TAMUK the win 8-7.

Corey Stang contributed two runs, two hits and two RBI’s. Greg Patton came in with two runs and two hits. Dustin Henry is now 2-1 on the season after allowing eight runs on 14 hits and two walks.

The Aggies also were defeated in a double-header on March 18 against TAMUK, 4-2, and 8-4.

Softball team playing tough

by Sonya Ray Staff Writer The Cameron University softball team traveled to Tahlequah to battle it out in a four-series match-up against Northeastern State on March 13 and 14.

According to Cameron University Athletic Director Sam Carroll, the Lady Aggies won one out of the four games played.

“The girls were playing tough and continue to work hard,” he said.

The official game box score showed that in game one of the double-header on March 13, the Lady Aggies remained in close contact with the Lady Reds, but fell short 1-2. It was not until game two of the double-header that Cameron would see their first and only win of the series.

The Lady Aggies were able to take a 3-0 lead in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles from Lindsay Williams and Jen Morse, which sent Vanessa Rodriguez and Melinda Farrow in.

Stephanie Bour added to the scoreboard when she scored a run on a wild pitch. CU was able to maintain the lead throughout the sixth inning, adding another run by Bridgette Davis.

In spite of a rally by the Lady Reds in the bottom of the seventh, CU defeated the Lady Reds 4-3.

Cameron played a double-header on March 14 against the Lady Reds and were defeated in both games, 0-2 and 3-6. The softball team’s record thus far is 5-21 for the season and 1-7 in the Lone Star Conference North Division.

“Our record

Courtesy of Texas A&M-Kingsville Sports Information

Winding up: Cameron baseball pitcher Tran Bengert winds up for a pitch at TexasA&M-Kingsville. The Aggie baseball team moved to 11-10 in a four-game Lone Star conference.

would be better if we could score more. We’ve had the opportunity to win with extra innings, just haven’t been able to do it. If we continue to focus on the game, we will be fine,” Carroll said.

Upcoming Baseball Home games March Southeastern 30

Oklahoma State University McCord Field 1:00 p.m.

April University of Central Oklahoma 6

McCord Field 2:00 p.m.

April Northeastern State University 9

McCord Field 1:00 p.m.

April Northeastern State University 10

McCord Field 1:00 p.m.

Match and Set

Photo by Christina Frye

Practice makes perfect: Marianne Reeves, sophomore business major, gets in a pre-game practice before the match against Oklahoma Baptist University. The tennis team played against Oklahoma Baptist University March 23. The men’s and women’s tennis teams will be playing the next four games here at Cameron. The next match will be March 30 against Midwestern State University at the CU Tennis Complex.

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The Back Page CETES Continued from page 1

FESTIVAL Continued from page 1 ing well; and we have asked Dr. Elders to discuss with us health and public policy,” Soelle said.

“We are very excited about hosting these important guests on campus and look forward to their presentations.”

Books authored by festival speakers will be available for purchase in the Cameron Bookstore and for use in the Cameron Library.

A series of reading discussions will be available for anyone interested in reading a book on the subject of health and talking about it. Sherry Young, director of library services, will be coordinating the series.

During the festival librarians will create displays related to health topics. According to Young, two copies of all books authored by festival speakers will be located in the reading room.

Located on the library first f loor, the reading room has a wide range of health books, which are comprised of newly purchased books as well as titles that the Cameron Library already owned.

Young said the book discussions are open to anyone interested and will be scheduled around lunchtime beginning in the fall. Participants in the reading discussions will be able to bring their lunches, but Young stresses that light refreshments – instead of more caloric goodies – will be provided.

“Cameron faculty will facilitate the individual discussions.

The discussion sessions probably will be scheduled during work days near the lunch period,” Young said. “Light refreshments will be provided, expect fruit, veggies, and spring water instead of cookies and punch.”

Young expressed enthusiasm about being a part of the festival and extending the library’s collection on health-related topics.

“I am looking forward to participating in and helping to facilitate the festival’s physical and intellectual activities,” Young said. “I am happy to have the opportunity to improve the library’s health-related collection because Cameron library patrons show interest in library books related to health through their book borrowing practices.”

Besides the reading discussions, one day before each major speaker comes to Cameron students will have the opportunity to present papers related to health topics in a panel discussion. According to Soelle, these sessions will serve as a “warmup” before the visit of each major guest.

The public is invited to attend all events of the festival, including the panel discussions with the presentation of students’ papers.

“We want the community to know that our students are producing excellent work on a variety of topics,” Soelle said.

For questions, suggestions, or for more information on Festival VI, contact Dean Sally Soelle at 581-2950 or through e-mail ssoelle@cameron.edu

Ross was joined at the podium by five state and federal officials whom she described as instrumental in successfully raising the funds.

They were Fourth District Congressman Tom Cole, EDA Southwest Region Director Pedro Garza, Budget Committee Chairman of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Bill Burgess, Lawton Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Warren and past chairman of the OU Board of Regents, Stephen Bentley.

According to Cole, CETES has the capacity to motivate more emerging businesses to remain in this region.

“This institution and this facility are reasons to stay and invest long term in a brighter and better Southwest Oklahoma,” he said.

With the conference held on the south lawn of the underconstruction CETES building, the audio system at times strained under the construction noise. However, Garza’s turn at the podium made it all seem quite appropriate.

“This is a beautiful sound,” he said, “the sound of building, the sound of progress.”

Garza praised the work of local government in making this project a reality while indicating that the EDA relies heavily on their support.

He said the EDA, as stewards of taxpayer dollars, tries to identify projects that will result in good returns. According to him, CETES is just such a project.

Burgess praised those who worked to campaign for CETES. He said this project is all about the people and all the various agencies coming together and he was impressed with their cooperation.

“If there ever was an example of a great team effort,” he said, “this is it.”

Warren commended the people of Lawton for their overwhelming support.

“We thought we’d have to sell this program,” he said, “but we soon realized that we didn’t. The Lawton citizens were ready to invest in their economic development.”

The CETES facility, according to Ross, is scheduled be dedicated in June.

March 28, 2005

Where are the eggs?

Photo by Scott Pratt

Hiding behind a tree: Cameron students, faculty, and staff hunt for Easter eggs with their children. The Easter egg hunt is an event sponsored by the Programming Activities Council (PAC). The hunt took place last Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The egg hunt gives the Cameron community a safe place for their children to enjoy the traditonal spring event. This is the fourth year that PAC has hosted the activity.