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Monday, October 17, 2005

News

Informing the Cameron Family Since 1926

The man behind the mask By Amanda Rundle Staff Writer

CU seniors, beware! You could be the next victims of this illness. PLEASE SEE PAGE 2

A&E

Noted authors visit campus and read from their work. PLEASE SEE PAGE 7

Sports

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As long as there have been educational institutions there have been mascots. Cameron’s ‘Ole Kim has been an Aggie tradition dating back to 1960. The roots of the cowboy symbol go back as far as 1916. According to Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations Adam Calaway, Ole Kim’s origins started with a “Name the Mascot” contest, sponsored by the Cameron Collegian in 1960, for Cameron’s then unnamed cowboy mascot. Beaumont Wallingsford Jolly of Carnegie was a 1916 graduate of the Cameron State School of Agriculture and a participant in the contest. According to Calaway, Jolly told the Collegian staff that a ranch called Circle K bordered the school to the west and one of its cowboys was a student at Cameron. Jolly said Cameron’s cowboy mascot was based on a real person, a cowboy who graduated in 1916 and was nicknamed “ Ole Kim’” by his classmates. Jolly went on to prove his story was legitimate by displaying a piece of saddle blanket he said was used by Ole Kim in 1916. As a result of his story, the Collegian decided to adopt the name Ole Kim, declaring Jolly the winner of the contest. While the spirit of Ole Kim has remained the same, the face of ‘Ole Kim changed as recently as last year. “In 2004, President Cindy Ross, acting with the support of the Board of Regents, reinstated Ole Kim and decreed that Cameron would continue to celebrate its roots through use of the Aggie name, while changing the mascot

from a cowboy to a prospector,” Calaway said. “Kim’s change in occupation marked a compromise between the two sides debating the Aggies/Ole Kim issue, while keeping the “Aggies” name and mascot so dear to alumni and ag department majors. However, making Kim a prospector gave this generation’s Aggie a new image to relate to.” Calaway commented on how the new mascot has been perceived since last year. “Ole Kim is received with enthusiasm no matter where he goes,” he said. “There isn’t an Aggie here today that doesn’t smile when they see Ole Kim.” Calaway said the identity of Ole Kim will be revealed at the spring homecoming in 2006. In the meantime, The Collegian talked with Ole Kim about the his purpose and role at Cameron. Collegian: “What is the best part about being Ole Kim?” Ole Kim: “I love being the symbol of Cameron University. I take great pride in being the embodiment of the university’s strength and prowess.” Collegian: “What is the most challenging part of your job as Ole Kim?” ‘Ole Kim: “My good looks are hard to

Please see OLE KIM on page 2

KCCU kicks off fall pledge drive

The benefits of yoga are demonstrated by Arun Tilak. PLEASE SEE PAGE 9

Voices

Feeling lucky? What will the new lottery bring to our schools? PLEASE SEE PAGE 3

Next Issue Due to Fall Break, The Collegian will not be published on Oct. 24. Look for our next issue Oct. 31, when we take a look at censorship on college campuses. Could it happen here? Office: Nance Boyer 2060 Phone: 580•581•2261 E-mail us at : collegian@cameron.edu First Copy Free - $.25 for each additional copy Contents © The Collegian 2005

University’s campus, KCCU offers over 40,000 listeners each week a wide variety of programs from news and public affairs to music and arts. Programming includes “Classical Music Today,” “Slice of Life with Mary McClure,” “Community Focus” and “Opera Sketches”. The station also broadcasts a wide array of classical, jazz and world music. As a National Public Radio (NPR) station, KCCU does not sell advertising. Photo by Scott Pratt KCCU and other NPR stations are supported by foundation donations, Listen up: Michael Leal, programming director, and selling underwriting to local businesses Terry Anderson, underwriting director, talk to KCCU and donations from listeners. Listeners listeners about the benefits of pledging support. pledge recurring support, becoming donating members of KCCU FM. By Kenny Scarle This year’s goal has been set at 600 Staff Writer membership renewals and 150 new members, with two foundations offering challenge grants, matching listener donations dollar for dollar. KCCU’s Fall 2005 Membership Drive is Mark Norman, General Manager of KCCU, underway, and will continue through Oct. 25. has confidence that the goal will be met. Operating from studios located on Cameron

Argumentation triumphs By Jessica Lane Staff Writer

On Sept.30, the Cameron University debate team participated in the tournament at William Jewell College in Liberty, Kansas. Communication seniors Zach Fort and Sarah Collins received an invitation to compete at the William Jewell College Round Robin, which took 15 of the top teams in the nation through an application process, according to Tyler Thornton, director of forensics and speech instructor. Collins and Fort were ranked 12th of 67 teams.  Individually Collins was 7th place speaker and Fort was 22nd out of 134 speakers.   Collins was pleased with their performance. “We had a really great time. I love debate, and always enjoy debating with Zach Fort. We have been partners going on four years now, and we work really well together, she said. Collins said that participating in debate competition is a positive experience. “It’s always a learning experience, and we always walk away with a new perspective on something, she said. “We were very pleased with how we placed.” Last year, Fort and Collins won the Pi Kappa Delta National Championship, one of the three major organizational championships

“When you put a quality product our there, people will do what they can to enjoy it,” Norman said. “The diversity of programming on this station improves the quality of life in the community.” NPR serves a growing audience of 26 million Americans each week in partnership with more than 780 independently operated, noncommercial public radio stations. According to the NPR Web site each NPR member station serves local listeners with a distinctive combination of national and local programming, offering hourly newscasts, special features and eight years of archived audio and information. Norman encourages new and former members to call to make their pledges. “New members are important to reach our goals, so we are offering some appeals to those

Please see KCCU on page 2

in college debate. Communication sophomore Bethany Beck and psychology freshman Cathryn Good won first place in the novice division of the tournament. Beck also was awarded second place speaker. There was an additional tournament, which included 67 debate teams from 15 states. The tournament lasted Courtesy Photo two days with six preliminary Forensics foursome: (clockwise) Bethany Beck, Sarah debate rounds. Thornton said that Cameron Collins, Zach Fort and Cathryn Good bask in the euphoria of has typically ranked in the top winning the recent round-robin tournament held at William Jewell College in Kansas. 100 out of 400 colleges and universities. included whether Iran should receive nuclear “This year we have attended power, how workers rights should be increased, two tournaments. The first one was a warm the term limits of Supreme Court justices, up.  We did much better at William Jewell,” he and how the people of Afghanistan have been said. ignored. Thornton said Cameron students excel in According to Collins, getting ready for the arguing a large range of issues, whatever their debate tournament is a continual process that major may be. requires research and writing on many topics. “Major is irrelevant. Most students never see questions related to their major. We debate politics, economics, international issues, mostly current events,” he said. Please see DEBATE on page 2 Thornton said some of the topics debated

News

October 17, 2005

Senioritis sweeping across campus By Blake Red Elk

News Writing Student

It is inevitable. Once senior year rolls around, students across America can become infected with a deadly disease that promises misery and pain for several months. An epidemic is sweeping across the campus and there is no cure for this disease. Or is there? The sickness: Senioritis. College students everywhere are susceptible to Senioritis and the students of Cameron University are no different. Speech communication senior Zachary Fort said, “I just feel like I’m going through the motions at this point. School is starting to feel

like a chore.” Even with graduation on the horizon, it is difficult to focus on the task at hand. “I’m just burned out,” he said. Class work is a contributing factor to Senioritis but for some, it is not the only cause. Hectic scheduling can lead students to zone out during their senior year. Education senior Samantha Morris said, “I’ve been so involved at CU over the past three years that when I look back, I don’t know how I did it. I’m just as involved this year and it seems a little overwhelming.” Morris said stretching oneself too thin can lead to a lack of concern towards school work which, in turn leads to apathy in general, but she does see a light at

the end of the tunnel. “I love Cameron, but I’m definitely ready to graduate,” she said. While Morris is not alone in her desperation to graduate, she is fortunate to be on track to graduate in her fourth year at CU. Many students take longer. Pre-nursing major and fifthyear senior Katie Albin said, “Traditionally, people graduate in four years and I didn’t do that. When I think about the fact I could have been done last year, it kind of bums me out.” But Albin remains hopeful. “Just knowing that I’m so close to graduating makes me excited,” she said. “I’m ready to be rewarded for my efforts.” Senioritis doesn’t affect only

students; staff members can also tell the difference between a senior and an underclassman. Out of college only two years, Student Activities Director Courtney Hardin said, “You can definitely spot a senior on campus. I remember my senior year of college. Fixing my hair and getting dressed up for school was out of the question.” Fashion sense wasn’t the only thing that lagged during Hardin’s senior year. Hardin said, “I got a little lazy when it came to attendance that last semester and I had to work double time towards finals time.” Skipping class, bad hair and burn out can be disastrous to your final year but one student offers advice to avoid catching the bug.

OLE KIM, continued from page 1 Ole Kim: “My good looks are hard to hide behind a mask. Really though, the suit is so hot and sometimes it gets toasty in there.” Collegian: “What does Ole Kim represent to you?” Ole Kim: “Ole Kim represents diligence and determination, which are key parts of the Aggie spirit. He is dedicated to the pursuit of bettering himself and takes pride in his work ethic and education.” Collegian: “How do you prepare to make an appearance?” Ole Kim: “Drink a lot of water, a little bit of yoga, some Kung Fu. Pretty standard stuff. Collegian: “Who are your mascot role models? Is there any mascot or figure you try to emulate or do you just make it up as you go?” Ole Kim: “I AM the mascot role model.” Collegian: “What has been your best experience as Ole Kim?” Ole Kim: “I had the great opportunity to meet Duke

University’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski when he came to Cameron. Coach Krzyzewski is a phenomenal leader and I had the opportunity to share the stage with him for a few moments when he spoke at the University Theatre.” Collegian: “What has your background been like, as far as mascots go?” Ole Kim: “I wear costumes on Halloween like every year! You can’t get any better than that!” Collegian: “What is something people would be surprised to know about Ole Kim?” Ole Kim: “It’s a lot hotter underneath than you think it is!” Collegian: “Do you have any advice for future Ole Kim’s out there?” Ole Kim: “Do your best and have fun!” Collegian: “What made you want to become Ole Kim?” Ole Kim: “Become Ole Kim? I have always been Ole Kim. I AM Ole Kim.”

Concert series continues

Dr. Kenneth Cooper to lecture at CU

Francis Poulenc’s opera “Dialogues of the Carmelites” will be presented at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 30. The event will be held in McCutcheon Recital Hall, and will be free to CU students with a valid ID. The opera is part of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts’ 2005-2006 Concert Series.

At 3 p.m. on Oct. 27 students will have the opportunity to meet with the founder and president of the Cooper Aerobics Center, Dr. Kenneth Cooper. Cooper will be available for an informal discussion in the Sciences Complex Goodyear Room. At 8 p.m. Cooper will deliver a lecture in the University Theatre, with a question and answer session, reception and book signing to follow.

Fashion Show

Linguists wanted

Is a legal career in your future?

At 9 a.m. on Oct. 28 in Nance Boyer Hall, Room 1076 recruiters from the Central Intelligence Agency will meet with students interested in employment opportunities. Recruiters are particularly interested in students with foreign language skills. For more information contact Dr. George Stanley, Nance Boyer, Room 2021 or call him at 581.2929.

From 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 2, law school admissions representatives will be available to meet with students at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Nigh University Center Ballroom. Representatives from over 50 law schools will be on hand to meet with those considering law school. There is no fee, and everyone is welcome.

At 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the University Theatre, the Ebony Society will host its annual fashion show. This year’s theme is “Show Me Your Spirit,” and all clothing provided for the show will be donated to the Red Cross to aid the Hurricane Katrina victims. For more information call 355.2417.

KCCU, continued from page 1 who have listened, but never pledged support before,” Norman said. “We have several ‘thank you’ gifts for KCCU members, including cookbooks and CDs of festive music, along with the KCCU ball cap, classical composer coffee mug, and a new ‘Best of Mary McClure’s Slice of Life’ CD.” Aside from donations, KCCU also uses underwriting to support the station. Underwriting offers contributors the opportunity to broadcast a concise message with no more than 30 words. Terry Anderson, development director for KCCU, is in charge of underwriting at KCCU. “We have a diverse line up of contributors from smaller mom n’ pop stores and animal boarding companies to restaurants and

larger companies, such as SBC and Goodyear,” Anderson said. “Last spring’s membership drive was very successful. We actually exceeded our goals. People appreciate the programming on NPR.” But underwriting is no replacement for members who pledge their support. “The Noble and McMahon Foundations have supported KCCU for 16 years,” Norman said. “The dollar for dollar matching grants will help make the difference in reaching the goal. When you donate to KCCU, you can feel proud that you are supporting an important part of the community.” To pledge support call toll-free at 1.888.454.7800 or log onto www.kccu.org.

DEBATE, continued from page 1 “We prepare by researching current events and writing prepared cases on them,” she said. “We read news at all sorts of international and national news Web sites, as well as listen to news radio such as NPR.” Collins explained that debaters also have to be able to think on their toes. “It’s impossible to be prepared for every topic, but knowing current events is a great help,” she said. “If we don’t know anything about the topic, we can attempt to find information about it in the 15 minutes of preparation time before the round begins.” According to Thornton, participation in tournaments helps to prepare students for future endeavors, including graduate school and law school. “Debate requires an immense amount of critical thinking, analyzing issues and being able to present thoughts in a logical persuasive way so others can listen and agree with you. Many debate students will end up becoming high school debate coaches, or graduate students in many fields, or (attend) law school,” he said. Collins plans to make use of her experience with the debate team after graduation. “It has helped me tremendously with my critical thinking, presentation, and note-taking skills,” she said. “I will be attending graduate school starting in August of 2006, and plan to make a career of coaching speech and debate, so any experience is always a big plus.”

Communications senior Sarah Collins said Senioritis has never been a problem for her. “I know how important every semester is so I can’t fall behind,” she said. “Keeping good grades and remembering to save some time for my family and friends really helps me not get down on school.” Collins, who is a member of the Cameron University Speech and Debate Team, also knows having a team of people around her to support her helps her stay on top of school. “Having a group of close friends makes the college experience so much better,” she said. “Plus, the team depends on me to do well in school so I use that to keep me driven. It’s not easy, but it’s something you have to do.”

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Voices

October 17, 2005

Our Voice Oklahoma can learn from mistakes of others Have you bought a lottery ticket yet? By the time this issue hits the stands, Oklahomans will have had six days of supporting education by purchasing lottery tickets. Right? Well, yes and no. Start-up costs of developing a state lottery are in the millions, according to a report published by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. The bulk of revenues – over 50 percent – is paid out in prize money to the winners. The report used census data on state lotteries for 2001, which showed advertising, salaries, agent commissions and other operating costs to represent 13 percent of each dollar spent. Consider, as well, the Associated Press report that the number of retailers set up to sell lottery tickets

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was just over one-third of projected numbers as recently as two weeks prior to the Oct. 12 target. A Norman Transcript editorial suggested that retailers are taking a “wait and see” attitude. Another downside cited by opponents is the cost, both financial and social, associated with gambling addiction. A portion of every dollar spent will go to treatment for those afflicted.

With all this stacked against education’s benefiting much from the lottery, do we dare be optimistic? Consider this: The Oklahoma Lottery Commission reports that Oklahoma is the 42nd U.S. jurisdiction to elect to use lottery proceeds to help fund state programs. Most use all or part of net proceeds specifically for education. With that

The Oklahoma Lottery went into effect Wednesday. Do you think the lottery will ultimately help education? Joshua Napier English freshman “I think it will. Other states who have the lottery have better resources.”

Tony Garcia psychology junior “I hope so - it’s supposed to.”

William Taylor fine arts senior “Yes. Oklahoma’s been hurting – this provides a solution.”

Greg Yoder biology sophomore “I think a lot of the money will be pocketed by politicians, like the toll road situation.”

many examples of what not to do marching before us, we can’t help but do better than most, just by learning from their mistakes. In an article published on the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Web site, Michael E. Heberling, Ph.D., noted that nearly every state that created a lottery for education, including his own state – Michigan – neglected to “treat the proceeds as an add-on for education; rather, (they) more often than not simply reduced appropriations for education by roughly what the lottery put in.” However, Executive Director of Oklahoma Lottery Jim Scroggins, in a press release from the Oklahoma

There’s a place for us, but it’s not here The adrenaline begins to rapidly pump through your veins. Your hands tremble as you slowly take the stage. Plug in, adjust your microphone and get ready to play to an eager audience. They’ve waited, hands stamped, to hear your band play – unless you’re a band in Lawton. As part of a local band, it’s difficult to find any support for the music scene. That is, unless your music can be categorized as hard-core, Christian or country. But, that is a different story. My main concern is the lack of clubs or venues available to bands playing genres of music other than hard-core, Christian or country. The majority of places to play in the Lawton area include 21-and-older bars, the Vineyard (a Christian venue), and the occasional American Legion or VFW show. Many bands have members who are under 21, so it’s difficult to book shows. Parents must give written permission and the papers must be signed and notarized. Not to mention you’re not reaching the younger audience. Your main listeners include the aged 30-plus drunk guys swinging back beers and wanting to hear Lynard Skynard. I have no complaints about the Vineyard; they are doing a fine job of getting music out to young people and giving them a place to go to listen to live music. And thanks goes out to those devoted to setting up shows encompassing all genres of music at the local American Legions and VFWs. One can only imagine the time, effort and money needed to get these shows started. But Lawton could use an all-ages club like “The Green Door” in Oklahoma City. Located in Brick Town, it is an all-ages live music venue where bands from around the area, playing all genres of music, have the opportunity to play to a wide- range of audience members while gaining exposure. However, how is a local band in Lawton, struggling to find shows and sell CDs and merchandise, able to afford the constant trips to Oklahoma City? Opening up a live music venue has been attempted in Lawton. Let me take a moment to give recognition to the Cosmic Grind, which was a coffee shop where my band and countless others had the opportunity to play and gain exposure. However, that coffee shop has since closed down. There was also the Asylum, located behind Diamond Back, but like most places in the Lawton area, it has since closed down. So, what does opening up a live music venue in Lawton do for the community? Well, it’s not like I haven’t stated it over 100 times in the column; it not only gives up-and-coming musicians a place to play, but it also gives young people a place to go. Watching a band play on a Friday night is a better choice than doing many other things that might come to mind.

Sarah Warren

Sarah is a journalism sophomore and the news editor for The Collegian. She is also the bassist and back-up singer for her band, Mourning Star.

Lottery Commission, assures Oklahomans that a priority in drafting legislation for the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act is maintaining the public’s trust in the lottery, stating that legislators have “gone a step further than a number of states by mandating that our lottery proceeds be used as a supplement to, and not a replacement of, existing funds for education.” Some states – Kansas, as a noted one – do have successful lottery for education programs established. We’re anticipating that Oklahoma will soon be one of those – barring any new blunders not thought of yet by the other 41 jurisdictions.

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News 4 Weekend elementary education program available October 17, 2005

By Christina Frye Staff Writer

Weekend-only elementary education degree classes are to be offered in both Lawton and Altus starting in the spring of 2006. Cameron is the first university to offer the weekend elementary education degree program in the state of Oklahoma. Classes are scheduled for Fridays from 6-9 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Each weekend-only formatted course will be completed in three weekends. The program

is designed for an elementary education degree to be completed in four semesters. “Students who have completed all general education requirements can complete the elementary education program in four semesters,” Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Judy Neale said. The overall reason for the course development was to ease the transition into the field of teaching, and to produce a higher volume of elementary education graduates. It will enhance the

Parking lot to be closed for special event  Due to the Cameron Village Premiere celebration, the parking lot between North Shepler and the Sciences Complex will be closed on Monday, Oct. 24. For safety considerations and concern for personal property, all students, faculty and staff, as well as all Shepler residents, should relocate their vehicles from the parking lot no later than Sunday, Oct. 23, said Director of Public Safety Jim Ronan. Any cars remaining in the lot on Monday will be removed. The North Shepler/Sciences Complex parking lot will be used as the launching site for the Grand Fireworks Finale as part of the Cameron Village Premiere. As required by Western Enterprises, the company responsible for the fireworks finale, a 250foot radius “safe zone” must be established around the launching site, meaning no vehicles or unauthorized personnel can be within the designated area. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” said Adam Calaway, Director of Government and Community Relations. “We have one opportunity to dedicate Cameron Village, and we have strived to create a celebration that will be a source of pride for Cameron students, faculty and staff. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities.” Calaway said faculty and staff working in the Shepler Towers and the Business Building, as well as Shepler residents, can park in the West Shepler parking lot. Also the field immediately south of Cameron Village will be open for parking on Monday, Oct. 24. Students and faculty using the Fitness Center or working in the Sciences Complex can relocate their cars to the parking lot north of Cameron Village or the field south of Cameron Village. No vehicles are permitted in the fire lane south of Cameron Village. Also, Cameron Baptist Church, located at 2621 SW C. Ave., has opened the field north of the church for use by Cameron students. The field is immediately east of the north Cameron Village parking lot. This is an unmarked field, which will accommodate about 100 cars. Cameron Campus Ministry, located at 500 SW 27th St., has offered to make available 15 parking spots in its lot, and the Baptist Student Union has opened its lot for Cameron students to use 20 of their parking spaces. The BSU is located at 2614 SW E. Ave. For additional information concerning parking, please contact the Office of Public Safety at 580.581.2237.

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Got Skills? Interested in earning money? If you have design knowledge and would like to work on The Collegian, this is your opportunity. The Collegian is looking for an assistant business/ advertising manager to begin working the week following fall break, with the possibility of moving into the manager’s position in spring 2006. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail The Collegian at collegian@cameron.edu. and put “Business Manager” in the subject line, or call 581.2261. Interested in placing a classified ad? Contact the Collegian by e-mail at collegian@cameron. edu or by phone 581.2261.

opportunities and varieties of people who wish to become teachers. “This program will be a tremendous asset for classroom aides wishing to become teachers or for those that are looking for a career change but need to maintain a full-time job,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Gary Buckley said. The program is designed to aid elementary education majors in accomplishing their goals of becoming teachers, while still upholding the high standards set in the CU education department,

and it is intended to save students some money. “This program is designed to be considerate of students who work full time, while still maintaining the integrity of the curriculum and the standards held by Cameron,” Neale said. The consolidation of the classes saves the students money by limiting the necessary travel and other related expenses, she said. Students who are interested in the weekend program are requested and encouraged to enroll early. The program

requires that students first complete an application for admission to CU. When the admissions process is completed, students may contact Department of Education Student Advisor Lorinda Rogers at 581.2581, or at lorindar@cameron.edu to enroll in the new program. Students who are interested in staying on campus for the weekend may contact women’s hall director Mary Stevens at 581.2916. Male students should contact Hazel Lewis Jr. at 581.2915.

News

October 17, 2005

CU-Duncan welcomes new coordinator By Lisa Snider Managing Editor

With the addition of Elizabeth Grooms, the staff of Cameron University-Duncan continues to expand. Grooms was recently hired as tutoring coordinator for the branch campus. The requirement for someone to fill in this position full time was the result of the increased enrollment of new students. Branch Director Susan Camp said that the need was “determined by the enrollment of pre-college courses.” Camp and the staff at the Duncan branch put a high priority on meeting the unique needs of students who attend there. Because they have a relatively smaller number of students than the main campus, and Camp advises most who attend classes in Duncan, it is easier to become familiar with individual students’ situations.

With higher numbers in remedial courses and a general need for tutoring, particularly in math and English, the search began for someone to head the tutorial lab. After considering “a good group of applicants,” according to Camp, Grooms was selected for the position. Originally favoring math, Grooms majored in English, receiving her bachelor’s degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Fla., and later, a master’s in library education from the University of South Florida. She taught English for several years at Central High School and then, after some time off to raise children, took the position of head librarian at Duncan High School. A later venture was in the private sector where she and her husband started a business. That’s what she was doing when word reached her, through friends and relatives, that CU-Duncan was searching for a math and English tutor. “Word of mouth – it was amazing,” Grooms said. “And I’m so pleased to be here.” Her new job began the last week in September. With only a brief period of time in which to set up an office and a lab area and collect materials, she began seeing students. “Two days – jumping right in is the best way,” she said. “Students needed help and wanted help.” The first week the lab was in operation, Grooms said she logged 25 or 26 student contact hours. Not restricting herself to English and math, she tries to help students in whatever subject area they need. “About half of our students

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“Word of mouth – it was amazing. And I’m so pleased to be here.” — Elizabeth Grooms, Tutoring Coordinator at Cameron University-Duncan were coming for assistance in English and half in math and other subjects,” she said. Students can make appointments, but the lab is also open on a walk-in basis. The need for the tutorial lab is evident in the numbers of students seeking assistance, and the plan is to expand a bit more in the near future by bringing in another tutor for math, who will act as an assistant. Once additional materials are received, Grooms will also be responsible for entrance

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Inconvenience Due to the Cameron Village Premiere, the Sciences Complex and North Shepler parking lot will be closed on Monday, Oct. 24, to set up for the Grand Fireworks Finale. All students, faculty and staff, as well as all Shepler residents, who use this parking lot must have their vehicles relocated no later than Sunday, Oct. 23. Any cars remaining in the Sciences Complex and North Shepler parking lot will be removed on Monday. Alternative parking possibilities: West Shepler parking lot The parking lot north of Cameron Village The field immediately south of Cameron Village (No vehicles are permitted in the fire lane south of Cameron Village.) The Cameron Baptist Church field immediately northeast of the Cameron Village Cameron Campus Ministry parking lot Baptist Student Union parking lot We invite everyone to come experience the Cameron Village Premiere, and we apologize for any inconvenience the parking lot closure may cause.

testing. Grooms said the CU faculty has been very supportive; she has requested and received resources from several university departments, including The Center for Writers and the library. Her approach in tutoring is to begin with the big issues, making certain the student understands the assignment, working down to the smaller issues, such as the mechanics of the task. Borrowing a phrase from colleague Lakawthra Cox, tutoring

coordinator for Student Services on the main campus, Grooms said her goal is to “work myself out of a job.” As long as enrollment growth continues at its current rate, with more and more people deciding to further their education, the role Grooms has taken will be necessary to continue the CUDuncan tradition of ensuring student success. “We want to do anything we can to foster student success,” Camp said.

News

September 13, 2004

Eight organizations: One mission By DeAnn Justus

News Writing Student Eight campus organizations have come together with a single mission in mind: the desire to help others through the student chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Cameron Build. Last April, Oklahoma’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity used the Cameron Campus Ministry (CCM) building as housing during a project. At that time the state chapter called Patrick McPherson, director of CCM, to see if the university would be interested in building a campus chapter. “That is a bad time to start a new organization,” McPherson said. He said that the fall would be better for the campus as a whole. Various organizations on campus were approached with the opportunity to aid in the mission. Physical education junior and Chi Alpha president Matt Chambers discussed the possibility of Chi Alpha becoming involved. Chambers said that Cameron Build is a great opportunity

for student organizations to build camaraderie amongst other students, while working for a purpose that does not have anything to do with school. Dr. Clinton Bryan, Chi Alpha advisor, said that Cameron Build is an opportunity to inspire members to be problem-solvers. Baptist Collegiate Ministry director Danny Toombs focused on the needs of those who will be impacted. “Jesus was involved with people’s needs,” he said. Toombs believes that helping others with their needs is something that everyone should do as well. Cameron Build is not just an organization designed to help others. Students who chooses to participate will also benefit from each new experience. It is Bryan’s hope that each student will find purpose in community involvement and will strive to impact other people. “I am really keen on internal fulfillment,’ Bryan said. McPherson believes that when the opportunity arises to do any

kind of service, it builds relationships and creates reflection within each individual involved. This is an opportunity that he believes will bind campus organizations together and make the campus stronger. Chapter advisors have encouraged students to take part in this opportunity. Toombs has encouraged his students to sign up and to make sacrifices for others. He said that he will continue to push Cameron Build at each of their meetings at the Baptist Student Union. Bryan has gone even further in his attempts to get students involved. Bryan and his wife have signed up to help with the intent

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of leading by example. The first opportunity for Cameron students to get involved is slated over Fall Break. Students of the Caribbean Alliance (SOCA) signed up for Thursday. Sigma Tau Gamma and Alpha Phi will assist on Friday and CCM will work on Saturday. The BCM plan on participating on Oct. 29 and Chi Alpha have volunteered to work at the site on

Nov. 5. There is no experience necessary to help. Training periods will take place for those who are willing. Ten to 12 volunteers are needed for each project day. There will be a rotation for campus organizations on subsequent weekends. For more information, contact McPherson at 357.7226.

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Sea of Academia: The formal processional opens Convocation on a sunny Friday morning in the McMahon Fine Arts Courtyard. Convocation was the kick-off event for Alumni Weekend 2005. Alumni and guests were invited to enjoy refreshments in the Student Activities Building following the ceremony. Later on alumni were treated to a barbecue and dance following a reception honoring “Golden Associates,” alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago. Courtesy photo

Internet phone calls heading for your mobile phone KRT News Wire

Internet phone calls, once tethered to desktop computers, are heading for your mobile phone. As wireless Internet connections become more widely available in homes, offices and even across cities, people are starting to use these networks to make phone calls, analysts say. For most mainstream consumers, using a wireless Internet, or WiFi, connection to make mobile phone calls is at least a couple of years away, but industry watchers say the technology is moving fast. Already, Internet phone service is available on a few high-priced smart-phones that have WiFi access. And though they cost upward of $600, prices are expected to fall with time. Experts say that Internet calls are generally of better quality than cell phone calls because the way data is transferred, known as the Internet Protocol, is more efficient. And currently, Internet phone calls are far less expensive than cellular. “It’s about cheaper voice, better voice, and more consumer choices,” said Stephen Wellman, editor of the Washington, D.C.based FierceWireless newsletter. It’s too early to tell whether WiFi calls could someday replace cell phone services. But numerous companies, including Silicon Valley’s Avaya, are working

on phone technology that can transmit calls over both systems, WiFi and cell, from the same phone. Analysts predict that such devices, known as “dual-mode” phones, could solve the annoying problem that plagues many cell phones – calls weakening or dropping once the caller steps inside a building. The optimal scenario goes like this: A person begins a call outside and it’s transmitted over a cellular connection. She steps inside her home and her cellular connection becomes weak. But immediately, her dual-mode phone detects a strong signal from her home wireless Internet connection inside. The phone switches

Internet phone calls over personal computers are already hugely popular among the tech-savvy set. An estimated 54 million people worldwide use software from Skype – an Internet telephone innovator – to talk for free or very cheaply to other users over the Internet. The callers’ only cost is for their Internet connection. Many of the phones expected to come out over the next year will have WiFi access, which KRT Campus will allow consumers to use software such as Skype to make calls over the call automatically, without a home, office or hotspot WiFi dropping it, to the WiFi network. network. Dual-mode phones will “Cell coverage in most people’s not hit the mainstream market homes is not all that good,” for several years. At present, only said Forrester Research analyst about 5 percent of American Charles Golvin. “If you have one households have a WiFi network of these phones and you have at home, Golvin said. a broadband connection and As more evidence of Internet a wireless home network, you calling’s potential, eBay recently can make that call over your IP bought the Luxembourg-based network.” Skype for $2.6 billion. The Analysts say the market for Web auctioneer hopes to use dual-mode phones is huge. InStat the technology to add a new predicts that in 2009, 66 million dimension of communication such devices will be in operation between buyers and sellers. across the globe. InStat also Fellow tech giants Yahoo, reported that the demand for such Microsoft and Google have all mobile phones is a major driver invested millions this year in of the entire Internet telephone Internet telephone companies. industry, even though most of But in terms of mobile Internet such calls are still made over PCs. telephone calls, there are still a

few issues that need ironing out. Seamless call-transfers from cellular to WiFi connections, as on a dual-mode phone, could run into problems if, for instance, a person making a cellular call comes into contact with a strong signal from a WiFi hotspot, but the call won’t transfer over because the cellular service provider is a competitor to the hotspot provider. Analysts expect mobile Internet telephone calling to hit the mainstream first in Europe and Asia. But in numerous towns and communities across America, including Santa Clara, Calif., WiFi networks have been built by private companies to extend across cities. Such networks provide great opportunities for wireless Internet phone service, analysts say. In Rio Rancho, N.M., for instance, a company called Azulstar has launched mobile Internet telephone service for residents starting at $20 a month. The rollout of governmentsponsored citywide WiFi programs – such as those in Philadelphia and San Francisco – will also push the market for WiFi telephone service forward, according to analysts. “Philly could launch inexpensive WiFi phones that are just as mobile as the cell phone I’m talking to you on,” Wellman said. “It’s an excellent place to launch wireless WiFi technologies.”

A&E

October 17, 2005

Acclaimed authors hold reading for Cameron By David Bublitz

News Writing Student Arriving adrift on a breeze of personal reflection and magical realism, authors and husband and wife Steve and Sheyene Foster Heller made an appearance in the Shepler Mezzanine on Oct. 7 as part of Cameron University’s Lectures and Concert Series. Sheyene earned an MFA at Goucher College and currently teaches English and creative writing classes online. She opened up the reading with chapter four of her recently finished and up and coming first memoir entitled “Natural Disasters.” This section, “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” is a reflection of dance, growing and passion. The second reading was more of a reflective piece dedicated to William Carlos Williams and titled “This Is Just to Write: A Night Without Metaphor.” Here, she seemed to appreciate an embracing of nature in a mixture of vivid visual images and wellspun language. Multiple O’Henry Award winner Steve Heller took the podium next. Steve grew up near Yukon, making him an Oklahoma home-boy. He is the chair of the MFA in Creative Writing graduate school program at Antioch University in Los Angeles, as well as a member of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. He opened up his half of the reading with selections from a trilogy of stories. He spoke to the

audience about his use of point of view. “I wanted to capture the same kind of community from two separate perspectives,” he said, “an omniscient point of view, and a more objective view.” Steve chose to read “Harmless Spirits” first, a story about a young child and his deceased grandfather’s ghost brought back to earth in search of something. The second story was “Baby, Think it Over,” a reflection of recent pregnancy issues sweeping the Hawaiian isle of Lanai. It carried with it a true look into Hawaiian life with a slight hint of didactic purpose. Steve was particularly interested in reading this piece: “It’s a story that needs to be told. People need to become more aware of how the tourist trade is affecting these little Hawaiian communities.” Later, a group of professors and students met at Pizza Hut with the Hellers to ask questions and discuss reading and writing. Steve spoke about his fourth trip to CU as a visiting writer. “I really enjoy the opportunity to come and speak to the professors and students. The English Department at Cameron is really top notch and the people involved in it are excited about reading and writing literature,” he said. “They form a small, welcoming community where they can enrich each other and truly stimulate authentic creativity.”

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Being a girl: Sheyene Foster Heller reads an excerpt from “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” one of her personal narratives, at a fiction reading in the Shepler Mezzanine.

California video game sales bill does more harm than good

‘Crash’ a must-see human adult drama

On Oct. I am an avid gamer myself, and have played 7, California all the installments of the GTA series. The governor Arnold graphics are so horrible for the current generation Schwarzenegger of consoles; you can tell they are fake. And any signed into law person who plays video games should know the California bill difference between reality and virtual reality. If AB1179, which they cannot discern the difference then they don’t outlaws the sale of need to be playing games in the first place. “violent” video games While I am not a scientist, I do not see how to minors, according a “rise in violence” has been triggered by video to the online gaming games. Look at the Romans; they used to have site Gamespot. The contests in great coliseums where people fought to Joshua Rouse state’s legal summary the death. Since when do these video games have of the bill defines a tournaments where the loser is killed? violent video game as a “game in which the range Thompson accuses “Doom” of being the cause of options available to a player includes killing, of Columbine. That’s why “Doom” was out a long maiming, dismembering, time before Columbine and or sexually assaulting an they just happened to play image of a human being.” “Doom.” “Doom” may be “...a game in which the “Minor” is anyone under 18 violent but it’s completely range of options available years of age. Considering fake and there is nothing the desensitization of that even resembles real life to a player includes killing, Americans to violence in in it. maiming, dismembering, or today’s word, many E-rated Violence has always sexually assaulting an image video games (appropriate been a part of man. Video of a human being.” for any age) have some games are virtual reality, instances of the defined not reality. statement. So where does AB1179 walks all over — California bill AB1179 this leave the video game the First Amendment of industry? our Constitution. This law Video games are rated is saying “you cannot buy on a scale similar to the movie ratings set by the a video game because we think it is not right for Motion Picture Association of America. Video you.” The law is too vague. “Violence” as defined games are rated by the Entertainment Safety in the summary can be found in “Super Mario Ratings Board (ERSB). ESRB was founded Bros” or in “Kirby.” If legislation like AB1179 is in 1994 after the release of such violent video to be proposed, at least make sure the definition games as “Doom” and “Mortal Kombat” which is clear. Reading this law, there is no difference portray dismembering, blood and graphical gore. between “Animal Crossing” and “Unreal For over 10 years, the ESRB has been the video Tournament.” game industry’s self-sanctioning body and has This law is the brainchild of politicians looking been hailed as “the most comprehensive of the for a quick fix to an ever-growing problem, three industry systems” by the Federal Trade violence among children. Why don’t these Commission. But with the scandal that erupted politicians take a look at the parental role models? earlier this year surrounding a mod that could All I hear about on television is parents killing be downloaded off the Internet to unlock nudity their kids, parents locking their kids in closets, on “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,” the video parents beating their kids. Little League baseball game industry has come under serious fire. games are not even safe with some parents flipping Florida attorney Jack Thompson has been an out and starting fights because their child does not outspoken opponent of “violence in video games” get to play. for the better part of 18 years. He cites cases like Perhaps, just perhaps, the parents are the cause a teenager in Alabama who shot two policemen for the violence, not video games. And until there and dispatchers . Thompson says that it was is clear evidence that there is a link between video because the kid was playing “Grand Theft Auto” games and violence, no law should prohibit the and the violence drove him to kill. sale of video games to anybody.

By Christina Frye Staff Writer

“Crash” is possibly the most down to earth, realistically ironic movie to hit the shelves in years. “(Crash) is easily the strongest American film since ‘Mystic River,’” David Denby of The New Yorker said. As seen from several different angles, and played by several different characters, “Crash” begins and ends with a traffic accident in downtown L.A. The movie deploys every race involved in every situation a person might imagine. Actors Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, William Fichtner, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Howard, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillippe, Larenz Tate and Michael Pena portray characters unlike those they’ve typically played in the past. The key to the movie is the impact that one crash may have on several different households in that same day. How we react to a crash within our society plays a roll in other people’s lives as well. Whether you are the overprotective spouse, or the arrogant and ignorant storeowner, this movie will make an impact on how you react to future endeavors. “Crash” is a mind-altering and mind-opening movie for people who have ever seen or been involved in an act of road rage, racism, social criticism and/or social outrage. No matter what your race, color or creed, “Crash” is the kind of movie that raises the concepts of compassion, truthfulness and deception in every person’s mind. According to film critic Robert Ebert, “’Crash’ connects stories based on coincidence, serendipity and luck, as the lives

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of the characters crash against one another like pinballs.” Once sent in motion, a bowling ball will affect the reaction of each pin at the end of the lane. The movie shows how different people who play different roles in society all interact and interfere with each other within the same timeframe and setting. Though unrelated by nature, the fact that the whole of a society can ref lect so immensely on each other, without intending to do so, is phenomenal. After viewing “Crash,” a person cannot help but think about the “other” person involved in every aspect of his/ her life, without wondering what their experiences have done to mold them into the person they have become. “(Crash) is thrilling and provocative,” New York magazine reviewer Ken Tucker said. Crash is rated “R” for language, sexual content and violence, and is not recommended for children. However, it should be watched by every American adult, and used as a learning tool for the future.

Sports

October 17, 2005

Volleyball’s first home games end in win, loss The Aggie gym was packed for Thursday’s win over Texas A&M By Christina Frye Staff Writer

On Oct. 6, the Aggies welcomed the fans in the stands at the volleyball opening home game. The Texas A&M Lions tried to hold their own against the hometown Aggies, but they were crushed by the combination of tough defense and awesome crowd participation. The Aggies cowed the Lions in a rampant 3-0 match victory. Aggies Head Volleyball Coach TeAna Crutcher said, “The key to this win was team effort.” Crutcher said the team had a good week of practices before the big game, and acknowledged that it had paid off. “And I think it was evident that the crowd helped us a lot in the third game tonight,” Crutcher said. The Aggies started the first game a little rough, even though they were ahead the entire game. They didn’t come alive until they ran with a 5-0 streak, finalized by the blocking efforts of freshman middle blocker Alysha Pritt and junior right side hitter Tayler Turner at the net. The first game ended 30-22. The second game was dominated by the Aggies. A winning score of 30-9 almost matched an Aggie game record recorded in 2002. The Lions were left with a mere -.233 hitting average, and they had 5 kills against 12 errors in 30 attempts. The Aggies were on a roll, until the start of the third game. Early in the third game, CU led by 19-11; however, the Lions pounced out and dug in. They caught the Aggies off-guard and brought their score up to take the lead to 23-22. That’s when the Aggies’ fans started to play

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Part of the formula winning games: Junior Taran Turner dives after a ball as juniors Ashley Rikard and Vicki Ibarra delight in her efforts. Last year, Turner was recognized for post-season play with a All-LSC North Honorable Mention. their part in the games. With the help of 200 soldiers from Fort Sill, and 300 students, parents, faculty and fans, Aggie Gym pulsated with victory chants. Crutcher said Pritt’s overall play in combination with attacks from junior outside hitter Ashley Rikard and junior setter Vicki Ibarra with Veronica Reeks’ defensive maneuvers were exactly what the Aggies needed for the win. Pritt held a team high of a .571 attack percentage, followed by Ibarra’s .500 and Rikard’s career high of .441. Ibarra also had a match high of 33 assists and added 4 kills. Last but not least, the third game rallied serve for serve and matched point for point; the Aggie Gym grew louder and stronger with every pelt of the ball, until Rikard crushed the 31-31 tied game with a kill just inside the line, and the game ended with a 33-31 Aggies victory.

Cheer ‘em on Marcos: During time-outs junior Marcos Rivera and fellow cheerleaders walk to the stands, pumping up the crowd. Sports information director Steve Doughty credited the fans with encouraging the Aggies pull the game 3 win. Fluffy fives with young hands: Ole Kim celebrates an Aggie point with a young fan in the audience. His regalia features a portable cooling system created by ice packs, and the head gear fits like a hockey mask according to former mascot Frank Myers.

Aggies suffer defeat in overtime CU Sports Information

I didn’t know the human body could do that: Freshman Lisa Brunker balances on her abdominal muscles, demonstrating the traditional locust posture that strengthens the lower back and builds self-esteem.

Yoga enthusiasts promote benefits By Aaron Gilbee

Fitness and Wellness

Sports Editor

“Separate the grains by color,” yoga instructor Arun Tilak said to his class. An assistant dumped a plastic bag containing three species of grain onto a paper sheet before me. Black, white and yellow seeds clustered in the hundreds. My digits strained, sequestering each one into its genus. It didn’t matter how carefully and intentionally I had performed this task; the assistant returned to up-heave my work. I covered and protected the grains before he was able to finish his duty as assigned by Tilak. The exercise ended. Tilak talked with students, explaining that they could have chosen to protect the grains, punch the assistant or simply let the act happen. Their reaction was a response to stress. “Stress happens when something unpleasant happens,” he said. He built upon the grain exercise with his lecture, stating that expectation and stress work together. “I may not get everything [I want to teach you] across to you,” he said to the students, “and I have come to terms with that. I can only control my actions and do the best I can do.” As an instructor, Tilak expects that students will learn something from him. By expecting that they’ll learn all of his lessons, he would subject himself to stress in pursuit of perfection. Instead, he knows that his lessons will be received little by little by the pupils, and he encourages them to learn what they want. He said that there are portions of his yoga lessons that are not fit for everyone, but if a lesson helps a person, then they should digest it. Sociology senior Cynthia McClain attended the yoga class last month and heeded one of his lessons in dealing with her five children. “When my five kids start acting up, I walk away,” she said. “I don’t explode very quickly because I walk away. I have learned to meditate more.”

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Olivia Franceskini torched Cameron for 38 kills, leading Southeastern Oklahoma to a come-from-behind five-set win over the Aggies Saturday at Aggie Gym. SOSU trailed 2-0 in the match score before rallying for its first-ever victory over the Aggies, who dropped to 11-9 overall and 2-4 Lone Star Conference North Division play. Cameron led 11-7 late in the deciding fifth set and had several match-point opportunities, but couldn’t cash in. Southeastern won by scores of 25-30, 22-30, 30-21, 30-22, 21-19, to improve to 12-12 and 4-2. Saturday’s victory gave Southeastern its first win over Cameron in 15 tries since adding women’s volleyball to its athletic program in 1998. The Aggies entered the match winners of 14 straight over the Lady Savages, including 42 of the 47 games played between the two teams. Despite squandering a 2-0 match lead, Cameron appeared to be on its way to its fifth five-set victory in as many tries this season. The Aggie tandem of sisters Taran and Tayler Turner put up back-to-back blocks Photo by Daniel Evans against Franceskini to give Cameron an 11-7 lead mid30-30, Game 4, the match way through the final frame. But Southeastern refused is yours: Junior Vicki Ibarra to fold and the teams soon began a flurry of traded serves the tie-breaking service points that sent the match to extra time. in the game against SOSU. This Cameron had three match points in the final set and situation is similar to baseball’s fought off a pair of Southeastern match points before cliche bases-loaded scenario in finally succumbing to the Savages. the final inning of the game. Coach TeAna Crutcher’s Aggies got off to a solid start in winning each of the first two sets. Cameron limited SOSU to sub-.100 hitting efforts in the first two games, while Aggie freshman middle blocker Alysha Pritt raced to 10 kills in 17 attempts with no errors. But Southeastern came alive in the third set, using a late 7-0 run to begin its dramatic comeback. The Savages led virtually the entire fourth set, hitting .326 as a team in the frame to force a fifth game. Cameron returns to action at next week’s Lone Star Conference crossover on the campus of Texas Woman’s University in Denton. The Aggies will take on 14th-ranked Abilene Christian on Friday before facing Texas A&M-Kingsville and West Texas A&M on Saturday.

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Sports Brief Seven Aggies play their way to the top of LSC Individuals On Oct. 8, seven Aggies won their seeds in the Lone Star Conference Individual Championship Tournament at Midwestern State University.

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the last minute to participate in building school spirit. 1. ____, drop andsecond roll tryouts, and even before Immediately after the 2. Mascot's current occupation classes started, thecolors Aggie cheerleaders were practicing 5. University 7. The girl to beat for women's basketball MVP cheers, chants, stunts and jumps. 8. Their Thestrenuous most dominating sport in 2004-05 practices were evident at the 11. Mascot's former occupation Welcome barbecue, where theassistant cheerleaders 13. NewWeek women's basketball coach performed the fight song along with a few spirit chants. 14. University President 17. Men's golfimpressed coach many students at this The cheerleaders 20. Volleyball's toprelations killer, junior, not murder event, including public Melodie Mokry. 21. The week before finals “It was great that the welcome week event wasEdwards so 22. Women's golf finished _____ at St. Fall Invitational successful,” she said. “The cheerleaders really gave it an 23. Coach for men's tennis extra edge and brought the school spirit that in the past has been missing from Cameron events. I am excited to see them perform at the games.” The co-ed squad is made up of all underclassmen. “We don’t have a captain for our squad, but we all have previous cheerleading experience, so we all have the leadership skills it takes to make this squad work,” Glover said. “We have been lucky to have a few former cheerleaders help us learn the fight song and a few chants, but other than that we are starting from scratch to build new traditions on campus.” As the cheerleaders prepare for the upcoming home volleyball and basketball games, they meet one evening a week to practice and one morning a week to work out together. “It’s hard waking up early to head to the gym and work out hard, but we’re included in the athletic program. Staying in shape allows us to give our best performance,” Glover said. “When we perform, it will be unlike any other Aggie cheerleading performance. We are working on elite stunts, like those done at larger universities. We also have several routines to do during breaks in the games, so the crowd never has a second where there isn’t some type of action on the court.” The 12-member cheer squad consists of Ryan Alley, Karina Barrett, Dustin Freese, Ostyn Glover, Megan Dangerous duty: Freshman Miranda Honeycutt, Miranda Josey, Casey Porter, Marcos Josey balances on the hands of her squad. Rivera, Amy Salazar, Stephanie Schmalls, and Megan With the exception of junior Marcos RiSmart. They perform at every home volleyball and vera, the squad is composed of freshman. basketball game. Along with several new members, the cheerleading Glover said this coaching turnaround seemed to be squad also welcomed Coach David Urmie. According just what members of the Aggie Cheerleading squad to www.tribecheer.com, Urmie is the Chief Executive needed. Officer of Tribe Cheer and Dance based out of “This year, we are excited to build Aggie spirit Oklahoma City, with a gym here in Lawton as well. at the games. With the help of Coach Urmie, this According to their Web site, Urmie’s cheerleading and cheerleading squad will be like no other Cameron dance squads have earned numerous national awards. squad before,” Glover said. Photos by Aaron Gilbee

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continued from page 8 of yoga, which is health and happiness. He said that for a person to achieve happiness through classical yoga, they must consider “food, posture, recreation, routine and thought.” Tilak explained that there are certain foods that provide energy and others that do not. “There are some foods that make you feel good and energetic; then there are stale and horrible foods that make the mind stale,” he said. Posture, according to Tilak, exerts pressure on, or relieves pressure from, certain parts of the body. “Some yoga postures drains lymphatic glands to help lymph circulation and increases blood circulation,” he said. “Overall, this Photo by Aaron Gilbee increases health.” Tilak said that there are active and passive Twisted talents: Freshman Patrick Smyth stretches his body recreations that people pursue. His personal to finish this contortion. The yoga workshop ended on Oct. 8, passive example was reading, and his active but there are more offered at Cameron. ones were yoga and running. He explained McClain utilized Tilak’s instruction on how to that active forms of recreation serve as an individual’s meditate. McClain walked away from her children, to expression to channel emotional stresses constructively later meditate on the events. She reflected at the end of from the body. her day and recalled the events without emotion before “Normally, a human being is in the fight or flight she goes to sleep. mode. The objective of conscious relaxation is to set the Mathematics freshman Patrick Smyth discovered that parasympathetic nervous system to kick in where the body some of Tilak’s exercises helped him to realize the link systems are in equilibrium,” he said. between the body and mind. He also said that having a regular routine keeps the “If you can notice the connection there, it can really body “in balance.” help you to be healthier physically if you use the health of Finally, Tilak said that humans very often have no the mind with the body,” he said. control over their thoughts. The connection became clear to him when he “Yoga says that our minds are like a drunk monkey performed a 10-minute relaxing exercise. Smyth laid bitten by a scorpion,” he said. “They’re all over the place. down and focused on relieving the stress from each part of What you saturate your subconscious with is what is his body by concentrating on it and breathing into it. going to come out.” “That helps in taking off some of the pressure that Using the metaphor of a vessel, Tilak said to fill the affects people,” he said. “Tilak said that 10 minutes of true mind with good things, and only good things can follow. conscious relaxation is the equivalent of three hours of As he lectured, he pointed to science articles from sleep.” Time and Newsweek to reaffirm 2,000-year-old yoga Relaxation is part of Tilak’s message about the purpose teachings.

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