The Cameron University Collegian: November 7, 2005

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Tattooing makes its mark in OK

By Petulah Olibert Staff Writer

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Theatre-goers enjoy a night at the opera.

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Good news may be in store for tattoo fanatics now that the Oklahoma Health Department has added its support for legalizing tattooing.

In 1963, the state of Oklahoma passed its tattoo law. During that period, several other states outlawed tattooing. But today, Oklahoma is the only state to continue that ban. However, that may be about to change.

The Oklahoma Department of Health has recently expressed its support for a system of regulatory control over tattooing to prevent the spread of disease as the popularity of body art grows.

“I inspect body piercing outlets in Oklahoma,” said David Myers, public health specialist of the Oklahoma Health Department.

“We ensure that they are licensed laboratories and that they adhere to sterility regulations.

Since regulation has been enforced, these outlets have been pretty good at following these

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Voices

Women in science and math strengthen Oklahoma’s research capacity.

Advice and encouragement from mentors and experts can help an individual decide what professional path to take when uncertainty is the order of the day. One such forum for gathering information is through conferences that feature keynote speakers and professionals in the field of interest.

Students and faculty from Oklahoma and surrounding states will meet Nov. 18 in Oklahoma City at the Langston University campus for the Women in Science Conference.

The annual science meetings are sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and the National Science Foundation.

According to Shelley Wear, outreach coordinator for the EPSCoR grant, it takes

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Cameron students have echoed Myers’ sentiments. Finance senior Karim Sifflet is one of those. Sifflet sports two shoulder-to-elbow length tattoos.

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about three to four months to prepare for an event of this size. Wear said last year’s EPSCoR conference hosted 135 people and this year she expects as many as 150 to attend. She said she hopes the conference will encourage undergraduate women interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields to prepare for graduate school. The focus of the conference will be Mentoring STEM Majors: Taking Nano Technology, Functional Genomics, and Plant Virus Biodiversity and Ecology to the next level.

Wear said, “Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of women entering and completing advance degrees in the STEM areas, ultimately strengthening Oklahoma’s research capacity.”

Wear said undergraduate recruiters would be on hand to distribute information and to talk to students about graduate school opportunities.

One of the featured speakers at this year’s meeting will be Dr. Carla Guthridge. Guthridge is the assistant professor of the Department of Biology. Guthridge said that this meeting will expose students to a diverse array of female role models who have established successful careers in the STEM fields.

INBRE stands for the Idea Network in

CU explores possibility of offering online enrollment

By Kenny Scarle

Is the cacophony of ringtones in the classroom acceptable?

regulations. If tattooing were to be regulated, I’d be the one inspecting tattoo parlors and ensuring they follow these regulations.

“Our position is that we are in support of regulating tattooing in Oklahoma. It is better to get a tattoo from a licensed, regulated tattoo parlor than to have it done at someone’s house in their back room.”

Several

Conference for women interested in STEM

By Amanda Rundle Staff Writer

Hook yourself up: superstition on the links.

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Everyone else is doing it, why not us?

That seems to be the question on many students’ minds, as enrollment for the spring semester is underway and Cameron is still not utilizing online enrollment.

Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State University and many other universities are participating in this, but Cameron has yet to begin.

The Director of Information Technology Services Debbie Goode confirms that Cameron has the capabilities, but is not quite ready for that transition.

“The software we use has the potential for online enrollment,” Goode said. “In the fall of 2007, we are scheduled to change servers, so that will be definitely be addressed. It would provide students with convenience, but there is a concern regarding following degree programs.

“Cameron is dedicated to providing students with more personal service,” Goode said. “Without the benefit of advisers who are sensitive to the different aspects regarding enrollment, such as financial aid, athletics and veteran affairs, online enrollment may actually cause a disservice for students.”

support of Biomedical Research Excellence.

Guthridge is an INBRE-funded researcher who was asked by the meeting coordinator to speak about her road to becoming an educator and researcher in the biomedical sciences.

Guthridge said, “The conference allows us to network and share our ideas for research, education and career development.”

Although the conference will focus on women in science, the event is open to all.

Guthridge said, “The good old boys’ network still exists. This is why I think that the women in science meeting is so important. Women try to do it all. They work full time and still manage full-time families. I am lucky. My husband shares in the responsibilities equally. Most women still don’t find that this is true. Many times they are passed over for promotion because they are considered the primary care giver. The statistics show that 50 percent of the Ph.Ds in science are now being awarded to women.

However, 50 percent of the upper level professorial and administrative positions are still largely held by men. Times are changing, but at a

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Online enrollment will also involve many different departments on campus besides student advisers. It will affect Information Technology Services, Admissions, department deans, registrars, and many others. Vice President for Student Services Larry Kruse expressed the actions and concerns for this Photo by Lisa Snider venture.

So many classes: Public relations junior Teresa Sivils sits “This will be a huge enterdown with Professor Gil Hernandez to enroll for classes in prise,” Kruse said. “We have the spring. Ensuring students graduate on time is one of the already begun the preliminary benefits of the traditional advisement process. work on this project and are in the process of evaluating our advisement procedures and seeing what we can do to improve them in order to move just want them to make wise, informed deciforward in this issue.” sions.”

Having been involved with student services for Cameron is bringing in an assessor, Dr. Nancy over 30 years, Kruse said the real concerns are King, to audit the university’s advisement poliself-advisement and poor advisement. cies. King, the vice president for student success “The number one complaint from students is and enrollment services and professor of English that they are poorly advised,” Kruse said. “We at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, will be want to avoid this problem by making sure that conducting an extensive review of the procedures students get the resources they need to get their degrees without wasting their valuable time. We Please see ENROLLMENT, page 2 don’t want to impact their ability to choose; we

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November 7, 2005

Skateboarder just wants to skate

By Lauren Slate Staff Writer

Engineering design sophomore Chris Roberson’s proposal for a bill he hoped would create a user-friendly policy regarding skateboards and in-line skates on campus was met with approval by the Student Government Association (SGA).

Frank Myers, SGA president, said he will now review the bill before signing it, then send it to Student Activities Director Courtney Hardin. Vice President Larry Kruse must then review the bill prior to it being sent to President Ross.

Myers said the proposed legislation will permit CU students to use skateboards on campus for transportation only, just as bicycles are. No one will be permitted to use skateboards for performing tricks, and only CU students will be allowed to use skateboards on campus.

“We allow bicycles on campus; we have BMX bikes here,” Myers said, “but we don’t see them being used for tricks.”

Roberson began to speak informally with Myers after an incident that happened on campus last semester.

At around 10 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2005, Roberson was working at the computer in the Student Activities Building when campus security approached him.

“He approached me in an unfriendly manner,” Roberson

said. “The officer, who I learned was Tony Porter, began to speak more aggressively, saying that I was not allowed to skateboard on campus.”

According to Police Sergeant Lonnie Mills and Director of the Office of Public Safety Jim Ronan, this was not the first time that an officer stopped Roberson for skateboarding on campus. Ronan said there are rules and regulations that students must comply with and Roberson was told to comply by representatives of the Office of Public Safety, Student Services and Student Development.

“You can’t pick and choose which laws you want to obey,” Ronan said. “Whatever the law is, we will enforce it.”

After the incident, Roberson spoke with Jennifer Holland, director of Student Development.

Holland said that she has no doubt that the officer handled the situation as was necessary.

“Cameron’s Office of Public Safety does an excellent job of keeping our students safe,” Holland said. “It is their responsibility to enforce rules and policies.”

Roberson received a copy of a memorandum banning skateboarding on campus. This prompted him to do some research.

He studied the handbook and said that neither of the 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 handbooks expresses a clear definition of policy concerning skateboards.

“There is no real policy on

McMahon Learning Center closes for repairs The McMahon Learning Center will remain closed while repairs are made, said Pat VonDissen, residence life department secretary. Located in the heart of Cameron Village, the Center is an invaluable resource, said Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Paul G. Risser at the dedication ceremony on Oct. 24. The center houses a recreational area for students, a big screen TV, a 24-hour computer lab, conference room, classroom and library.

VonDissen said the work should be completed around Dec. 1.

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Several Cameron students will be attending this event. One of them is Barbara Jeske, a Biology senior with a concentration in cell molecular biology. After graduation, Jeske plans on completing a two-year training period at a forensics lab. She said she plans on staying in Oklahoma for a while after graduation. Jeske said one of the

reasons she is attending is to see how to approach scientific problems. Jeske said she feels the fact that she is a woman will open doors for her in a field that is primarily dominated by men.

For more information on the program or a tentative agenda of the Women in Science meeting, visit pgreer@okeps. org or contact Shelley Wear at swear@osrhe.edu.

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“At Cameron, we want to do it right and do it well,” Kruse said.

“Online enrollment is feasible, but we must move with care to make sure that students have everything they need to complete their degrees with as much efficiency as possible.”

Online enrollment for Cameron is an eventuality, but for now, the university will continue to explore it with much caution to keep students on track.

“Cameron advisors provide an extra personal service,” Goode said. “We don’t want them to miss a window of opportunity because we were in a race to compete with other schools. Our advisors take great pride in the service they provide. We want the students to succeed and not be in school any longer than they have to be.”

skateboarding on campus, except for a memorandum that is neither attainable through the Internet or the student handbook,” he said.

Louise Brown, former vice president for Student Affairs, issued the memorandum on July 31, 1998, to the director of Public Safety at the time, Neil Springborn. The memorandum stated that Brown wanted skateboarding and in-line skating stopped on campus property.

According to the memorandum, the ban was to be in effect until an appropriate policy was instituted.

According to Holland, the ban was a result of the dangerous nature of

skateboarding and the potential for serious injury to skateboarders and other students.

The legislation regarding

this issue passed through SGA and awaits approval by the administration.

Until there is a definite policy against skateboarding, Roberson will continue to skate to work and school.

“I just don’t feel like I’m breaking any rules if they are not addressed in the student handbook,” he said.

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Our Voice

when others are speaking. Most students are wide-awake while they are in class.

But not all of them.

The few, the lax, the inconsiderate, interrupt class dashing out into the hallway to the theme from “Mission Impossible” to take a phone call or come in after lecturing has begun, causing all to look toward the doorway. The boldest – or the sleepiest – can be found dozing at their desks.

What’s happened to etiquette? What’s

A craving for ... graphic violence?

I pulled into the Wal-Mart parking lot late one night with a craving for something sweet. I left my car in a vacant spot and made my way to the double doors leading into the store with the night air breaking against my Cameron hoodie, cold and clean.

I strode quietly to the back of the store and turned into the candy aisle, taking in the sweet aroma of minted chocolate and fruited chews with a slow breath. I was there about five minutes when I was joined by a young couple, pushing a cart and searching for something sweet.

Being of a fairly inquisitive nature, I watched them out of the corner of my eye. The young couple, a woman of about 25 years with a baby on the way, and the man, tall, dark-haired and no older than myself, were carrying some rather unusual cargo ... a five-year-old boy, hanging from the end of the basket with the grace of a rabid monkey.

The child spoke: “Oh, I’ll make you scream! I’ll make you scream, you cow! You big fat ugly cow!”

The words ripped into me like a jagged bowie knife.

For those of you who don’t know, that quote comes from Frank Miller’s “Sin City.” In a scene from the movie, The Yellow Bastard recaptures a victim of his who escaped early in the movie, a young girl played

by Jessica Alba. The Yellow Bastard is a child rapist with a taste for gory murder who is aroused by the screams of the victims he tortures. Eventually our hero, Bruce Willis, arrives and takes care of the situation. He stabs The Yellow Bastard, castrates him and proceeds to beat in his face.

Don’t get me wrong; I loved the movie. I think it was nicely written, beautifully filmed, and quite entertaining, but I’m a little disturbed by the fact that a five-year-old kid was quoting lines from it. How blind and inattentive his parents must be. Now I realize that eventually, kids are going to be introduced to these things, but not at age five, when a child still has yet to define a true understanding of what is right and wrong.

Not when a child is in a fragile state, establishing a moral code that will probably dictate the rest of his life.

In a lot of ways, this whole scene can be a true reflection of society today. We have the parents, completely oblivious to what is going on and concentrating on their own personal wants and desires (the candy), and the child, so overwhelmed with his recent intake of vile information that he can’t even process it correctly.

I find myself at odds with the situation. How can we support a free exchange of information and ideas, yet subject those incapable of processing such information to its whims, whether those whims be good or bad?

The fact is that we need to acknowledge that such a free flow of information can be dangerous if not properly taken into context, and we need to properly equip ourselves to deal with that information in the right way. Pay attention to what your kids read and watch, and make a responsible attempt to understand what information you’re being fed on the daily basis. Oh, and don’t believe everything you see on TV or in the news. Recognize the source of the information and come to your own conclusions about what’s going on by properly educating yourself. Respect your own capabilities as a human being by refusing to be manipulated.

David Bublitz

David is a creative writing senior and a staff writer for The Collegian. He can be manipulated only through his own sweet tooth.

happened to consideration?

Is it that we believe “Have it your way” applies to more than burgers? Should we blame the two-income family with time

stretched thin as parents struggle to provide their children with the material necessities, but not the niceties? Or was it the dawning of women’s lib when men learned not to open doors for fear of giving offense?

The ‘why’ may be complex, perhaps providing material for a doctoral thesis, but it all boils down to the same thing: The last couple of generations have learned to focus on their goals, their achievements, their needs – in short, Graphic by Leah Hicks themselves.

We don’t often think of “the other.”

We don’t have time to fool around with empathy.

What’s worse is that “the other” is learning to deal with it. We expect less and less in the way of manners, and that’s exactly what we get.

It doesn’t have to be this way. But it’s up to us to let our professors know we expect them to demand the respect they deserve. Not just for their sakes, but for the sake of the student who is here to learn.

Take a stand! Anarchy does not belong in a university classroom.

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COLLEGIAN

Do you take your Ask the cell phone to class?

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AGGIES

Melissa Clift, undecided freshman

“Yes, but I put it on silent.”

Jeff Wolfenbarger, CU graduate

“Yes, but I think it should be banned; wait till you get home.”

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Managing Editor - Lisa Snider News Editor - Sarah Warren Copy Editor - Kathleen Kelly A&E Editor - Joshua Rouse Sports Editor - Aaron Gilbee Features Editor - Angela Sanders Graphic Artist - Leah Hicks

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Christopher Keller

Jeff Fann, criminal justice freshman

“They shouldn’t be going off in class. It does disrupt class.”

Amanda Price, accounting sophomore

“Yes, I always take it to class, but I put it on vibrate.”

Linda Wood, criminal justice sophomore

“No, I leave mine in the car because they’re so disruptive.”

Muriel Schultz, psychology senior

“No, I don’t even have one.”

Cane Shumaker, criminal justice sophomore

“Always. I don’t walk anywhere without my phone.

I always have it off, though.”

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It’s true.

In heavy traffic, in the checkout line, on the playing field … manners have gone the way of the dinosaur.

It’s no different in the classroom.

With students coming in 10 minutes late, cell phones blaring the latest ringtones and conversations happening in the back row while the professor is talking, etiquette seems to be a non-issue for many.

The majority of students are already seated when class begins.

They’ve silenced their cells – or better yet, they’ve left them in the car. Most students listen while the instructor instructs and are considerate enough not to speak

Mind your manners

News 4 Students meet friends, new and old, in cyberland November 7, 2005

By Blake Red Elk

News Writing Student My name is Blake Red Elk and I am an addict.

I spend the majority of my time at work thinking about it or actually doing it.

I do it at home, I do it with friends and I’ve even skipped class to do it.

I am not ashamed to admit that I’ve let something take control of my life.

My name is Blake Red Elk, and I am addicted to Facebook.

According to the Facebook. com Web site, “The Facebook is an online directory that connects people through social networks at schools.” Founded in February 2004, this small, privately-owned site links thousands of students across America at over 2,000 colleges and universities. As of Sept. 9, Cameron is one of those schools.

Being a part of Facebook has added some excitement to the lives of members of the student body.

Nursing freshman Christina Shoberg said, “I love Facebook. It

is so addictive. It’s nice to know where some of my high schools friends ended up going to college.”

Users can simply search by alma mater or by a person’s first and last name to find where many of their former classmates and friends ended up. Through the “Add a friend” option, Facebook members become linked directly to their personalized site and gain access to their “Wall.”

The “Wall” is an online bulletin board where users can leave messages. This feature is a user favorite.

Music education freshman Taylor Desjarlais said, “Getting messages on my Wall is so crazy. I didn’t realize so many people were on Facebook.”

Cameron has roughly 700 current students with a membership to Facebook, but

any student with a valid Cameron University e-mail account can register.

Political science junior Kara Morris said, “So many other

schools in this area have been a part of Facebook for a while. I’m excited we get to be a part of it.”

Multimedia junior Aaron Russell agrees with Morris.

“It can really give the campus some unity because we all have one thing in common; we are all CU students. It’s cool that we can share that with other schools,” he said.

One of the many fun features of Facebook is called “My Groups.”

These groups are common-interest groups started by individuals at their respective schools. These groups can be started about any topic and can be joined only by students at that particular university.

Some of the groups started by some CU students Courtesy Graphic include “Cameron Football – Still Un-defeated,” “My Mom Walked in on Me Facebooking Last Night” and “Napoleon Dynamite is My Father.”

Not only can users join groups; Facebook also serves as a messenger to announce upcoming events and social gatherings that are unique to Cameron University.

Brian Kriss, finance sophomore,

said, “It’s fun checking to see if I have any new friend requests.

I look at my Facebook before classes start (and) a couple of times throughout the rest of the day.”

Since its inception, I have 359 “friends” that I am linked to at 20 universities, including Cameron.

Because membership is free, Facebook is an easy and fun way to keep tabs on your friends, make new friends and even find someone you haven’t talked to in a long time. I received a “friend request” from a girl who I had not spoken to since her family moved from my hometown in 1991. She ran across my site and left me a message.

It is instances like finding an old friend and joining hilariously titled groups that make Facebook such a quality Web site for CU students to become a part of. It does not take computer expertise, nor does it take a lot of time out of your day – unless you want it to. As this article was being written, I checked my Facebook seven times. I am only lying to myself when I say, “It is all in the name of research.”

My name is Blake Red Elk, and I am an addict. For more information, visit www.facebook.

Wi-Fi hotspots added; new locations planned Cameron’s Information Technology Services is making access to the information super highway a little easier. Students can now take advantage of several Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) hotspots across the campus in Lawton.

Several new areas have been equipped to handle Wi-Fi access, said Keith McIsaac, network administrator for Cameron. There are now seven access locations.

Students in Clarence Davis Student Union have Wi-Fi access throughout the building and on the patio area directly outside. The Art building, Howell Hall, CETES and both floors of the Mezzanine between the Shepler towers are also Wi-Fi enabled. The new coffee house located in the North Shepler lounge is the most recent addition to the hotspot list and more locations are planned.

“The newest hotspot will be the McMahon Center in Cameron Village,” McIsaac said.

“There is already hard-wired access to the Internet in each room in Cameron Village, but the McMahon Center will also have wireless access.”

Students and faculty who wish to use these Wi-Fi locations on campus need to have a laptop equipped with a compatible wireless card and a newer version of Windows or a compatible card if using a Mac. “General precautions should be taken while using the network,” McIsaac said.

KRT Newswire “Students or faculty should not share personal information, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information.”

Other area campus locations are planned for wireless access in the future, including the Library and Sciences Complex. McIsaac said that CU-Duncan’s campus should have Wi-Fi capability in the near future.

For more information about system requirements needed to access Wi-Fi hotspots on the main campus, visit the ITS Web page at http:// wireless.cameron.edu.

Questions? Comments? Call 581.2261 or e-mail us at collegian@cameron.edu.

Photo by Lisa Snider

Focused: Biology sophomore Brad Yoder does homework at the coffee shop, taking full advantage of Wi-Fi access. In the near future, Wi-Fi access will be available on the CU-Duncan campus.

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23 Length of a life 24 Deep-orange chalcedony 25 Spanish article 28 Dated leader?

30 Termination of existence 34 “__ Sanctorum” 36 Mare fare 38 Yellow-fever mosquito 39 Miniaturist’s asset?

42 Marker of stones 43 Emerald Isle

44 London art gallery 45 Implant firmly 47 Parking meter site 49 Actor Chaney 50 Gruff bark 52 Ta-ta, Luigi!

54 Pugilist’s asset?

61 Smallest Great Lake 62 Hamburg wife 63 Sticky-toed lizard 64 Granny 65 Cal Tech grad 66 Dine at home 67 Defunct 68 Latin being 69 Incline DOWN 1 Japanese ship name 2 Harbinger 3 Cheese coat 4 Adlai’s running mate 5 Tenzing Norgay, e.g.

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Edge Light machine gun Some students Move farther apart Constitutional afterthought?

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News 5 Veterans may be able to receive additional benefits November 7, 2005

By Christina Frye Staff Writer

Veterans attending Cameron may be qualified to receive new chapter benefits through the Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP).

The CU Veterans Assistance (CU-VA) office recently introduced Chapter 1607 REAP benefits.

Established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act, Chapter 1607 benefits allow qualified members to receive up to 36 months of educational

assistance.

Qualified service members of the United States Army Reserve and National Guard components who were either called to active duty during the time of a war or during a Presidential or Congressional declaration of a national emergency, can apply for the Chapter 1607 benefits.

“I want to encourage all students who plan on attending Cameron University and think they might be eligible to please contact our office for assistance with the application process,” said Vicki Henson, coordinator of the CU-VA office.

2005 Cultural Award nominees sought The City of Lawton and the Arts and Humanities Council are accepting nominations for the 2005 Cultural Awards.

The deadline is Nov. 18. Forms may be picked up at the Arts and Humanities office at 801 NW Ferris or at the Welcome Center in the Museum of the Great Plains. For more information call the Arts and Humanities Division at 581.3470.

Bake sale on Wednesday The Cameron American Indian Student Association will hold a bake sale on Wednesday from 9 a.m. –2 p.m. in the Science Complex and in Nance Boyer.

Beta Sigma Phi sorority sponsors pageant Applications for the 2006 Miss Lawton Pageant will be accepted through Nov. 20, 2005. Qualifications are displayed on posters around campus. To enter, submit on lettersize paper: full name, address, city, state, zip code, age and birth date, telephone number, current school and grade, talent and parents’ names. Mail the application to Miss Lawton Pageant, Andrea Hardzog, 13129 State Hwy. 17, Elgin, OK 73538.

OSLEP spring course offerings The Oklahoma Scholar-Leadership Enrichment Program is offering new classes for spring 2006. Three hours of credit will be awarded for five days in class. For more information contact Dr. Margery Kingsley at 580.581.2331 or margeryk@cameron.edu.

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The time frame for implementation of the benefits has not been determined; however, staff members of the CU-VA office encourage students to apply now.

“If a student applies now, when implementation does begin, their application is on file with the Department of Veteran Affairs,” Henson said.

Several veterans are already using their veterans benefits while attending CU, such as sociology major Dennis VanWagner. VanWagner, a Specialist in the Oklahoma Army National Guard

(OKARNG), was called to active duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and more recently to New Orleans, to assist with Hurricane Rita.

“I believe that I do qualify for the Chapter 1607 benefits, and I will be able to use them after my GI Bill benefits run out,” he said. “I have five children at home, and I would not be able to attend Cameron without the GI Bill and OKARNG Tuition Fee Waiver Programs. I look forward to being able to use the Chapter 1607 benefits.”

Other veterans, such as elementary education major

Jessica Burdge, who was deployed to New Orleans to help with the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, might also be eligible for the new education benefits.

Individuals who are uncertain of eligibility for Chapter 1607 benefits should contact the CU-VA office staff at 581.2301, or stop by the office located in Room 332, North Shepler. Other veterans with questions of eligibility about Chapter 1607 or any other veteran benefits questions may call 1.888.442.4551 or 1.800.827.1000.

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November 7, 2005

Disturbed, Nickelback release new albums

By Joshua Rouse

songs such as “How You Remind Me” or “Someday,” but the album Me” about a man whose love is itself is solid. “Photograph” is gone and “Good Times Gone.” probably the best song on the Early, Nickelback was compared album, and it continues to climb to bands like Staind, but they the charts. quickly set themselves apart.

If you are a Nickelback fan, Unlike most bands that go this will not disappoint, but it just into a sophomore slump with could have been better. their second album, Nickelback Nickelback has not enjoyed the put one out quickly and made wide success Disturbed has. But it even better. “The Long Road” their songs have been featured on debuted on Sept. soundtracks from 23, 2003, to rave movies like “Spiderreviews. The Man,” “Scorpion album’s premier King,” “Daredevil” single “Someday” and “The Punisher.” skyrocketed to Kroeger teamed the top of the up with Saliva’s Billboard charts.

Josey Scott to make Still, “The Long the song “Hero” for Road” remains the “Spider-Man” one of the most Courtesy Graphic soundtrack. The overlooked albums video was also wellin the music accepted by music industry. fans.

“All the Right Reasons” If you’re a rock fan or a fan of debuted Oct. 4 to mixed sales good music in general, Nickelback and reviews. It seemed as if and Disturbed are two bands Nickelback is trying to put out on the rise to greatness. If they too many albums too fast. both keep putting out albums This is their third album in six like these, the rock genre could years. There is not really a single overtake the pop and hip-hop song that sets itself apart from the genres and return rock to its others, like “How You Remind original success.

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Any music fan who listens to Z94 or any other rock station on the radio or on the Internet would probably recognize the voices of David Draiman and Chad Kroeger.

Draiman and his band, Disturbed, released their latest album titled “Ten Thousand Fists” in September. “Ten Thousand Fists” is the metal band’s third feature album since “The Sickness” hit shelves in 2000.

Kroeger and Nickelback released their latest album “All the Right Reasons” in October to encouraging sales.

Courtesy Photo Disturbed hit the ground The disturbed ones: Guitarist Dan Donegan (Left), lead singer running in 2000 when their first David Draiman (Left Center), bass John Moyer (Right Center) and single “Down with the Sickness” drummer Mike Wengren (Right). became one of the most popular songs of the year. the saturation seems endless. lyrics, while “Believe” focused Unlike the comparable band Nickelback, on the other hand, more on the lyrics and was not “Drowning Pool,” which enjoyed has reached out to another side of as heavy. “Ten Thousand Fists” similar success, Disturbed the music medium. Their music is seems to combine these two followed their breakout debut not your standard metal; instead qualities to make their best album with an even stronger they are more of a grudge rock album to date. There are two album, “Believe” in 2002. Lead band. Their breakout CD came on songs that are very addicting singer Draiman credited the Sept. 11, 2001, with “Silver Side on the album, “Decadence” and inspiration of “Believe” to the Up.” The album featured popular “Sons of a Plunder.” Both have terrorist attack on 9/11 and the similar beats that remind one of death of his father.

“The Sickness.”

The lead song “Decadence” has “Prayer” spoke of a some similarities penance that each to the powerful of the four band lyrics of songs like members had to “Remember” from go through at the the album “Believe.” end of the world.

Both are mustIt was followed by buys if you are not two strong songs, interested in the “Remember” and entire album.

Courtesy Graphic “Liberate,” both Draiman of which climbed has been an to the top of the Billboard rock outspoken critic of the record charts. It was no surprise when industry’s recent crackdown Disturbed announced they were on music downloading. Unlike working on a new album. Details Metallica, which has repeatedly were sketchy, and it was not until and publicly denounced peerJuly when fans were able to hear to-peer software like Kazaa and the first samples of the album on Napster, Disturbed has openly the Internet. accepted music downloading.

Draiman commented that With music download sites like this album was going to be iTunes popping up, Disturbed is different from the previous two, getting their name out more than but it sounds like a combination ever before. And with their songs Courtesy Photo of qualities from the first two. featured in recent popular video Cool rockers: Drummer Daniel Adair (left), guitarist Ryan Peake (left center), lead singer Chad “Sickness” debuted with a generic games like “MechAssault 2: Lone Kroeger (right center) and guitarist Mike Kroeger (right) form the band Nickelback. heavy metal sound and great Wolf ” and “Burnout Revenge,”

Cameron Theatre performs ‘Dialogues of the Carmelites’

By Regan Frizzelle News Writing Student

On Oct. 28, music department students barreled their way through Francis Poulenc’s, “Dialogues of the Carmelites” at the McCutcheon Recital Hall.

Francis Poulenc was a French composer born in 1899. He was known to be a part of the Les Six, a group of French composers who subscribed to the aesthetic ideals of Erik Satire, according to the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. He died in 1963.

Poulenc is mostly known for his small piano pieces, which are filled with spontaneity and an uplifting spirit.

Somewhat different from most of Poulenc’s pieces are the “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” a dark spiritually moving piece about a convent run by nuns.

The setting is the French Revolution. Blanche, one of the leads, is the daughter of an aristocrat.

Blanche desires to leave the rebels she’s around and take refuge in the convent of the Carmelite nuns but her past catches up with her.

Escaping from her aristocratic heritage she places her life and the lives of the nuns in danger of martyrdom.

Musical performance

sophomore Lisa Taylor played Blanche. Her depiction was captivating and moving. Lisa said her desire was to find out who Blanche was and exactly how to push her character.

“I really researched my character,” she said. “I had to understand what I was singing about so that I could give Blanche everything she deserved.”

Taylor said she has sung in a variety of different musicals and also sings for her church youth group, but this opera stretched her ability. She said this has given a new level to her voice and her ability to read music has improved.

Taylor said half way through she was so excited about performing the songs correctly,

she knew that she needed to rest to make sure she gave her voice a break from even talking.

She knew that her performance would be important to the overall intensity of the opera.

Musical education freshman Adam Tate played Blanche’s father.

“This was the hardest thing I have ever sung,” he said, “due to the melody and the accompaniment.”

Keeping the music of the piano and lyrics of the voice together takes a lot of practice, Tate said. He said he enjoyed the push to become a better singer and will continue to perform opera.

Musical performance sophomore Sylvia Hutchison

A&E Briefs Department of Music Concert: The Cameron University Concert Choir presents “Through the Storms” Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. For more information call 581.2440.

Duncan Little Theatre: “Forever Plaid” will be showing at the Simmons Center in Duncan at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19. Call 580.252.2900 for more information.

played Mother Marie, a teacher to the younger nuns. She gave Blanche sound advice in times of distress.

“When I was researching my character I watched other operas to learn different techniques to help me physically perform, as well as vocally,” she said.

Sylvia said knowing the techniques and understanding the character’s needs helps to better relate to what is being performed, rather than just singing the notes off the page.

She said there is something about taking a piece of music and making it come alive.

Sports

November 7, 2005

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Super improvement, subtle superstition

“If something helps your confidence, you are automatically more consistent with your stroke.”

—Jerry Hrnciar The greens are faster, the fairways are narrower and the pin is in a different spot,” he said. “But, you do have an advantage in knowing where to hit the ball and not.”

As Trammell headed into the tournament’s first day, he had not intended to win it; instead, he wanted a solid performance.

“My goal was to go out there

Photo and Graphic by Aaron Gilbee

He just had one of those days: Junior Matt Trammel won his first tournament. On the fairways, he uses a quarter for a mark with Washington’s eyes always facing the hole. thought he would be. gave him more confidence putting.

“Over the semester, he has Hrnciar noted that with gained confidence. He wasn’t sure more confidence, a player’s swing if he was capable of playing at this becomes more consistent. level,” he said.

“If something helps your Trammell knows the putter is confidence,” he said, “you are a tool. He prefers its feel and grip automatically more consistent over previous clubs; that comfort with your stroke.”

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For more information, call us at 581.2261, or e-mail us at collegian@cameron. edu with “Sports Editor” in the subject line.

Williams wins bowling, V-ball begins Intramural sports are an opportunity for clubs, organizations and groups of students to come together in the Aggie spirit of competition, camaraderie and physical activity.

Cameron offers a variety of team sports in which to participate. So far this year, Cameron has hosted flag football and bowling. Volleyball will be offered later in the semester.

The results for the intramural bowling season are as follows: Jared Williams came in first place with a 574 series. In second place was Chance Mullins with a 571 series. Justin Landers came in third with a 488 series and Chris Foster was fourth with a 345 series.

In men’s flag football, the “Red Shirts” were on top as of Oct. 26 with four wins and no losses, outscoring their opponents 106 to 30. In the co-ed standings, team “Plus” led the pack with four wins and no losses, outscoring their opponents 108 to 30.

Thomas Smith, intramural sports coordinator, developed an incentive point system to encourage Cameron clubs and organizations to become involved in intramurals. According to Smith, the

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Superstition plays an important role in sport. Whether baseball, tennis or basketball, it is vital for success.

Richard Lusting, Ph.D. who has two degrees in psychology and “has studied the routine superstition of athletes,” was featured in an interview on The Psychology of Sports Web site.

Lusting found that a superstitious routine improves confidence.

“Athletes begin to believe, and want to believe, that their particular routine is enhancing their performance,” he said.

Recently, Criminal justice junior Matt Trammell won the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Tournament at the Lawton Country Club with a three under par performance, in a field of 45 golfers. He was the only player to shoot under par both days of the tournament, achieving his first Cameron victory.

For the Aggies’ golf teams, the

and play the best game I could.

Everything worked out for the best,” he said.

Trammell played three tournaments this semester. At the Territory Classic, he tied for 18th place with a plus-six performance.

Following that, he finished oneover-par at St. Mary’s Rattler Invitational. His performance improved with each competition.

He feels that his putting deserves some credit.

Trammell said, “My putting wasn’t very strong a year ago, and I worked with it. I got a new a 2ball putter. I think that has been what has really helped me and stepped up my game.”

Coach Jerry Hrnciar noticed Trammell’s attitude when he first recruited him. He described Trammell as always smiling and displaying a work ethic, but his role with the team was to be a fill-in.

“I originally recruited him as a fill-in, in case certain people fell through,” Hrnciar said. “He is just a little better than I’d

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Lawton Country Club serves as their home field. They practice there frequently.

Despite this apparent advantage, Trammell feels that the proverbial home court advantage does not apply to golf.

“You can play a course every day, and then one day the golf crews set it up a little different.

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A dy is fa and the p spor

By Amanda Rundle Staff Writer

whole club gets one point if they participate in an intramural sports offered on campus. If a club’s team comes in first place at a game they receive five points.

A second place scoring gets the club three points and a third place score will garner one point for the club or organization participating.

At the end of the semester the club that has received the most points regarding where they placed and how often they participated receives a trophy to display in the club’s display case. The trophy will remain there until the next semester when a new intramural season begins. Smith’s goal is to promote more activity regarding intramurals on campus.

There will be a meeting for coaches and players interested in intramural volleyball at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 15. Those interested in the meeting should call 581.5555 for more details. For more information on other intramural sports opportunities, policies and how to sign up, visit goaggies@cameron.edu.

The site includes scores, important dates and links to related areas of interest.

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The Back Page

Day of the Dead Art Exhibit Los Dios des los Muertos

Look for these pieces and many more at the Cameron Art Gallery.

Photos by Aaron Gilbee

TATTOOS continued from page 1 “I fully support legalizing tattooing in Oklahoma,” Sifflet said. “Legalizing and regulating these parlors would definitely ensure that the process of tattooing will become much safer.

“Underground parlors may be cheaper, but that is the only benefit. Sterility of equipment is not guaranteed, since it is not regulated. It is not enforced by law. When I got my tattoos I ensured that I read up on precautionary measures and things to look for before getting a tattoo. What was stressed was ensuring that the needles and containers of paint are new and that they were opened before you. As long as that was done, I felt comfortable and I had no fear at all.”

According to the Daily Times, Oklahoma law against tattooing became “largely

ineffective” when charges of illegal tattooing against two artists in Tulsa were dismissed.

The artists argued that tattoos can be removed through laser surgery and other techniques, and are not permanent, the Times said, and as a result, they could not be in contravention of state law which defines a tattoo as “a permanent indelible mark” created by a needle that is visible on the skin.

“It’s just a fact of modern culture,” Oklahoma’s Health Commissioner Dr. Mike Crutcher told the Times. “To me, it’s a health risk. I’m not promoting tattooing. I’m promoting health.”

Meanwhile, those desirous of tattoos are forced to seek tattoo services outside the state or to make use of in-state underground parlors.

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November 7, 2005