The Cameron University Collegian: September 20, 2004

COLLEGIAN THE CA M ERON U N I V ER SIT Y

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Monday,, September 20, 2004 Monday

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Volume 78 Issue 3

Hurricane leaves families in need

By Angela Gradoz Features Editor

Library archives take students on a tour through pathways of historical significance on campus.

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With the recent string of storms to hit the Caribbean, the island of Grenada received torrential damage from Hurricane Ivan, which hit the island Sept. 7. Grenada is approximately 133 square miles and located 100 miles north of Venezuela and 70 miles south of St. Vincent, and has a population comparable to Lawton/Fort Sill.

According to June Rain, coordinator of international students, 90 to 95 percent of the country’s infrastructure was completely annihilated, and because of the damage much of the country’s population is without work and shelter, and electricity is not expected to completely return to the island until December or January.

In addition, 25 students attending Cameron from Grenada were unable to reach their families for six days following the impact.

“I was terrified for one because when I heard the number of deaths, I was not sure if my family was alive, because a lot of people lost houses, and I didn’t know where they were,” Grenadian graduate student Danielle Samuel said. “I was stressed because I could not make any form of communication.”

By Laura Brady Staff Writer

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Always tell the truth: During CLEET certification, individuals learn hand-to-hand combat tactics as one of their requirements.

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Lack of adequate lighting leads student to profess concerns over safety on campus.

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Although the death toll is at 60 as of Sept.15, none of the 25 students have reportedly had any deaths within their families according to Rain.

While students from Grenada anxiously waited to connect with family members back home, they met with each other to relay information and console one another.

“We have never experienced something like

this, in that magnitude before, but we have each other and support each other,” Samuel said.

Through these meetings, the students decided to set up a relief fund, and with Rain’s they were able to get local churches and other organizations like Delta Mu Delta and SGA to

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New library computer research system allows students to plug into more information with greater accessibility

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Taking Cover: Hurricane Ivan attacked the United States and Caribbean with great ferocity, including Grenada, which is considered home to 25 students attending Cameron this semester.

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New York band, Rasputina, brings distinct sound of alternative music combined with a classical feel to Okla.

Aggie’s dominate Dallas Baptist University with three straight sets to capture a win.

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Department of Public Safety brings experience to work

By Dawn Holt Newswriting Student Cameron University Department of Public Safety has experience that often goes unnoticed.

Jeremiah Gnagey, a public safety officer on campus, recently graduated second in his class at the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). Chief of Police Jim Ronan believes people are not aware of the certification Cameron officers have.

“Many people don’t know our officers are state certified police officers and have to continue at least 17 hours of continuous CLEET training a year, but we triple the amount of training required,” Ronan said.

The CLEET academy is a state-mandated basic certification training facility for all police officers in Oklahoma. The training requires the officer to live at the academy for a nine-and-ahalf week training period. Upon graduation, they are officially certified with the state of Oklahoma to serve as a police officer.

The CLEET academy requires that each cadet maintain a 70 percent on all exams, hand-tohand combat, marksmanship, defensive driving and a one and a half mile timed run. These are only a few of the requirements. The mandatory training is vigorous, but each officer has a favorite aspect of training.

“The training is extensive, but the most exciting part is driver’s training,” Gnagey said.

During driver’s training, they are able to practice maneuvering a vehicle at high speeds through obstacles while maintaining control of the vehicle and the situation.

Computer technology is constantly progressing, and changes are expected. As a result, the Cameron Library has changed its online catalog and circulation functions to a new library management system.

Last fall, the Board of Regents approved the purchase of a new library computer system produced by Innovative Interfaces. The new technology replaced the old computer system, VTLS, which was implemented 18 years ago.

Elizabeth Cossette, library’s program assistant II, said the new system is “patron empowered.”

The system has various features, which allows everyone to search the library with more efficiency. By empowering users and making searching easier, students and faculty can view the circulation accounts, renew materials online, request items on loan to others and make book purchase recommendations.

Cameron students have shown satisfaction with the new system, which they believe make the searching process easier.

“I used to avoid Cameron’s Library and go to the Lawton Public Library because I felt I could access information more readily and easily,” Christa Riley, computer science junior, said.

The modern system also allows students to create a feature called “My Library,” in which students can save personal settings and create their search standards as well as search screen features.

During the next few months, the library’s staff will arrange the system to permit simultaneous searching of multiple databases and digitization of materials related to Cameron’s history.

Dr. Sherry Young, director of library services, believes the multiple searching feature is a major advantage of the new program.

“The simultaneous searching will make things easier and quicker because it will do a better job of leading people to their material,” Young said.

“Before, if the database couldn’t find what you were looking for it would pull up nothing. Now, the database might not find what you want, but it will list multiple resources related to your topic.”

The system has also brought various advantages for the library staff. The new system sends e-mail notification regarding overdue materials.

According to Young, if the overdue material is returned, there won’t be a late fee. But, if the material is never returned, patrons will lose their library privileges. Materials can also be renewed online prior to their due dates by following directions from the Cameron University Scholarly Information Source (CUSIS) home page.

According to Cathy Blackman, assistant professor and cataloging supervisor, the new system has made everything easier. The system allows the library staff to work with up-to-date graphic interfaces. Also, training new staff isn’t as complicated because student workers don’t have to memorize a series of different codes.

Another benefit of the new system is that an item on loan can be requested. After a request is made, library staff members will notify the requestor when the item becomes available.

Suggestions for book purchases can also be submitted now. Young believes the option of

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September 20, 2004

OUR VOICE Cameron unites to assist Caribbean hurricane victims What would you like to say to students whose homes were hit by hurricanes?

Tiffany Batchelor Special ed. freshman “Be strong. God is with your families.”

It is clear that humankind cannot control natural forces. In the event of tornados, earthquakes, severe storms and hurricanes, humans are just like domino pieces; they can all fall, one after the other, with just a “touch” from nature.

If a series of tornadoes were passing through Oklahoma right now, destroying homes, buildings and lives, many throughout the country would show their support and reach out to the injured and those who lost a home.

It is now our turn to provide support and extend our sympathy to the families that have been affected by the recent hurricanes.

This year’s hurricane season came with all its might and vigor. News sources reveal that in Florida, hurricanes Charles and Frances killed several individuals and left many injured. In the Caribbean islands approximately 68 lives have already been claimed by hurricane Ivan. In the island of Jamaica alone, the Red Cross estimates that more than 15,000 people are packed into shelters and facing food shortages while 98 percent of the island is without power.

Cameron has a strong tie to the families affected by this disaster.

The majority of Cameron’s international students, approximately 132 of them, are from the Caribbean islands. Several students are from the islands of Grenada, Trinidad and Jamaica; these islands have been devastated by the strength of the hurricanes.

Graphic by Leah Hicks

Caribbean students are worried and apprehensive about the safety and well-being of their homes, families, and nations.

Opportunities to help provide relief have been initiated and coordinated by different CU student groups.

We applaud the effort the Cameron community is putting forth in order to provide relief for these families and help them rebuild their nations.

Cameron students are gradually working together to provide support to the hurting members of the body. For those who have not contributed yet in this cause, we urge you to help out. Again, if we were passing through these hardships, many would reach out to us. Let it be our turn; let us reach out to the hurting families and express our support to the Caribbean Aggies.

— The Editorial Board

Quote of the Week “It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen; that is the common right of humanity.”

Seneca, 5 B.C. to 65 A.D.

Jeremy Bryant Undecided freshman “Just pray.”

Justin Liszeski Psychology sophomore “I sympathize with them because I know what itʼs like to lose.”

Felix Manyweather II Marketing junior “Stay strong, and keep your head up.”

Let there be light: Writer worries about lack of illumination I am woman. Hear me roar.

This is usually the mantra that comes to mind when I think of myself. I am tough, crude and ostentatious, and it takes more than just a simple curse word or vile joke to make me revert back to my fearful side.

However, more recently I have found myself having that feeling of insecurity as I have taken on the intense and time-consuming position as the news editor for The Collegian.

My fear doesn’t come from the work that I do, but the time frame in which I do it.

Because of the nature of this position, I am required to work many additional hours in the Collegian lab perfecting my skills and helping to produce the very paper you are reading.

Like many students who attend here, I also have a part-time job and a family, so many of the hours I spend working on campus are usually while everyone is sitting down for dinner and watching a prime time television show.

With the lab being in Nance-

Boyer and the atrocity that parking is on the east side of the building, I always park on the west side parking lot to avoid wasting unnecessary gas circling the lot, looking for a spot.

By the time I eventually leave the office, night has come, and the walk to my car becomes a journey through the unknown. My instincts revert back from in control to anxious.

The courtyard area on the backside of Nance-Boyer has no lights to give me the illusion of safety, nor the ability to see my surroundings as I take the trek to my vehicle.

I see this as a humongous safety concern for the students on campus, especially females.

Like I mentioned before, I am one tough cookie. I have grown up as a tomboy, served in the armed forces, and I made sure to educate myself on how to use self-defense, but even I feel the panic of fear wash over me as I leave the glass doors that open to the west parking lot and enter the unknown of the dark.

I know that the campus police offer escort assistance if you call.

But there may be a wait. With the amount of time I spend here away from my husband and my son, I don’t want to add even another 15 minutes.

Perhaps the worst part about the situation is that the courtyard is not a wide-open space where you can attempt to see suspicious looking individuals once your eyes have adjusted to the night. With all of the foliage and the edges of buildings leaving blind spots and the construction site for the CETES building providing a multitude of hiding spots for anyone determined enough to climb the fence, the imagination can go wild thinking of what could be lurking out there.

The only lights are on the west side of the far north end of the building, weak though they are, and those coming from West Hall. But, it’s not as if I could go into West Hall if someone were after me, since it is locked up and unavailable as a safe haven in the event of an emergency.

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If the safety and well-being of all the Cameron students is something that our administraJennie Hanna tors place as a high priority, I have a new place for them to shift their focus. Please put up some streetlights in this back courtyard, so that I may make it home to my family safely and without fear.

Until then, if you see me back there one night, be careful about coming up to say hello, since I may have my keys jutting out from between my fingers and my mace ready. I would hate to have to hurt you.

Jennie is a senior with a double major in speech communication and journalism. She is also the News Editor of The Collegian.

Send comments to collegian@cameron.edu

Emma Stossel Comm. sophomore “Hope for the best because things can always be worse.”

Cartoon by Thomas Pruitt

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Newswriting Students Emily Archer, Jillian Bassett, Sharicka Brackens, Kelli Colbenson, Krystal Deak, Daniel Evans, Cara Garza, Aaron M. Gilbee, Ekeama S.Goddard, Jennifer Hardy, Teri Hillier, Dawn Holt, Kathleen Kelly, Jessica P. Lane, Kari Lewis, Justin Liszeski, Ian Mitchell, Danielle Murphree, Sonya Ray, Ekayah Rosete, Lauren Slate, Tiffany Soto, Tauren Thompson, Bonnie Tomahsah, Sarah Warren About Us The official student newspaper of Cameron University, The Cameron University Collegian is available each Monday during the year. It is printed by the Times Record News in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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Former adviser returns to The Collegian

By Lisa Snider Copy Editor He’d do it for free. And, he’s come to realize why.

Assistant Professor Chris Keller emphasized that as he and his wife, Jennifer, were discussing what they’d do if they ever won the lottery and never had to work again.

“I realized I would do this job without getting paid,” Keller said. “To have a career based upon something I would do for fun is really too perfect.”

Keller returned to Cameron this fall as journalism assistant professor and Collegian adviser, a position he also held from 2001 – 2003, after a one-year stint in CU’s education department.

Offered a position as a research analyst and instructional designer for the Department of the Army in May 2003, the Kellers found themselves at a crossroads. Jennifer, four years earlier, had been diagnosed with Fybromyalgia, a chronic

Mitchell named vice president of university advancement

By Laura Brady Staff Writer His commitment to making the public more aware of Cameron University has brought Keith Mitchell a promotion to vice president for University Advancement.

Mitchell, who has a master’s degree in mass communication, became Cameron University’s Director of Government and Community Relations in June 1996. His media background goes back to 1979 when he established the Mountain View Times. After serving as editor of the Courtesy Photo Frederick Daily Leader and the Altus Times, Mitchell decided to use his public relations skills to support the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Mitchell also edited Access, a state transportation magazine and is a contributing editor for Cameron Magazine, the university’s alumni publication.

Mitchell represents Cameron in the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association and was its president in 2002 – 2003. He is the past chairman of the Communicators Council, an advisory group for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

For his previous position as the director of Government and Community Relations, Mitchell completed a variety of tasks on a daily basis. Some of Mitchell’s duties included: assisting local newspapers, radio and television stations in their reporting of university activities, promoting public awareness of Cameron University and encouraging residents and potential students to consider Cameron as their choice for higher education.

Mitchell’s public relations duties will continue to be a big part of his routine.

“My position will still involve a lot of work with the media, but I will experience additional duties, such as supervising the merging of different areas of public relations. We’re in the process of bringing together university development, student relations and alumni relations under one umbrella,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell credits President Cindy Ross with the significant positive changes Cameron has experienced.

“Since President Ross has been here, many improvements have taken place. For example, buildings are being renovated and are underway for development, and the mascot was re-introduced. As a result, Cameron has become a community with more university spirit, pride and involvement from students and faculty,” Mitchell said.

Jamie Spatola, coordinator of media projects, has a high regard for Mitchell’s abilities in handling daily responsibilities.

“It is admirable of Mitchell to be so patient with the mixture of information he deals with on a daily basis,” she said. “He takes time to answer everyone’s questions, and he is always friendly and pleasant.”

Mitchell is hopeful about his new position and the impact it will have on Cameron.

“I hope we will have more opportunities to share resources, and through publicity continue to attract students and get more of our alumni involved,” Mitchell said.

musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder about which little is known. With the pain she was having, she didn’t know if she’d be able to continue her work as an English teacher at Lawton High School.

“A GS-11 position in Instructional Design, which is directly relevant to my Ph.D., came open at the Army Field Artillery School,” Keller said. “After talking with Jennifer about it for just under 20 hours, we decided it was too good of an opportunity to pass.”

Two months into his new career, Keller realized that he needed to be back in the classroom and advising student publications. Though he found working at USAFAS to be a valuable experience and one that enhanced his teaching skills, the job was missing that one crucial element – teaching students.

“To study and teach all of the underpinning theories that drive the mass media is wonderful,” Keller said.

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Photo by Jennie Hanna

Learning from the master: Collegian adviser Chris Keller helps staff member Leah Hicks work on her weekly editorial graphic.

News 4 Archives provide opportunity to view CU history September 20, 2004

By Kathleen Kelly Newswriting Student The word “archive” often summons up a mental picture of piles of books and papers shrouded in cobweb, lying undisturbed in a dark, forgotten corner.

That is unless the archives being thought of are Cameron University’s own collection of materials compiled throughout the years.

Although the university has a number of collections of historical value, until recently the items were not easily accessible. Stored in departments throughout the campus and in a storage room in the library, the materials were difficult to retrieve. In February 2003, Dr. Sherry Young, director of library services, designated a room on the first floor of the library for the archives. She had several goals in mind: to preserve the materials in archival-quality storage media, to encourage other departments and individuals within the university to consider donating material to the university archive and to create a comfortable environment for those interested in viewing the material.

“It’s a very important function of the library to preserve the documents related to Cameron University history,” Young said.

Working to sort through and organize materials, painting and refurbishing the new space, Young’s dream of a secure home for the archives became a reality in June 2003.

Located on the first floor of the library building, the archives are held in a large, airy, well-lit room lined with shelves. Tables and chairs are available to those who want to spend time poring over documents from years past. Among the materials to be found are orga-

nizational by-laws and newsletters, tapes of sporting events, yearbooks and back issues of it. The discovery of a cache of glass negatives dating back to 1916 culminated in a series of black and white photos, which now line a wall in the library archive.

The archive is open between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. In order to ensure security, the room is locked when unoccupied. Materials may not be removed, but the archive is furnished with tables and chairs so researchers may work comfortably.

During last October’s Alumni Weekend, Young invited the alumni to visit the archive and examine the memorabilia of years past.

“We were pleased that we had that space available for them to exchange memories,” she said.

“They were having such a good time reminiscing, they didn’t want to leave.”

Yearbooks, photos and newspapers are just a few of the items collected in the archive. Staffed by certified archivist Jeanne C. Gaunce, the archive holds primary source materials documenting the history of CU from its beginnings as an agriculture high school to the present day as a university.

Gaunce is continuing the process begun in 2003 of organizing and storing materials in archivalquality, acid-free storage containers.

“My goal is to make the university archive a place that faculty members and administration would be happy to donate their materials to,” she said.

Gaunce is currently developing a set of criteria to assist those who are considering donations to the archive; the goal is to avoid duplicating collections held at other

facilities, such as the Museum of the Great Plains or Fort Sill, and to add material specifically pertaining to Cameron University and its history.

“We would like to encourage departments, faculty and staff to contact us and we can evaluate materials to see if they belong here or not,” Young said, Keith Mitchell, vice president of university advancement, has made donations from his department, and Dr. Sally Bradstreet Soelle, dean of the School of Liberal Arts, recently made a sizeable donation to the archives from her department. Dr. Barbara Scott, retired art professor, also donated a collection acquired over the years.

According to Gaunce, each new addition serves to increase the value of the archive and its value to serious researchers.

“I would particularly like to add records of the creative process used in the development of coursework and faculty and alumni publications,” she said.

Gaunce is also looking for issues of The Collegian missing from the archive. She is working to compile as complete a collection of the newspaper as possible before digitizing it for access on the computer. Missing are issues from the 1930s and 1940s and from the early to mid 1980s.

“We don’t have copies of the college paper from the Depression and World War II years because the paper wasn’t published during those years,” Guance said. “However, issues from the early to mid 1980s were published but apparently not added to the archives.”

Those considering donations to the archive can contact Gaunce at 581.5565.

Displaying history: Certified archivist Jeanne C. Gaunce straightens out some black and white photographs that were developed from negatives found on campus.

The negatives, dating back to 1916, are just a few of the historical items located in the archives section of the library.

Photo by Scott Pratt

Photo by Kathleen Kelly

Take a look into the past: Placed under a glass display box are several items from Cameron’s beginnings depicting early campus life, as do many of the items located in the library’s archives room.

ADVISER

Continued from Page 3 Keller’s enthusiasm spills over as he talks about returning to his role as adviser, a job he takes seriously and on which his research in media literacy centers.

“We have the power to influence public perception and create opinion where there might not be any,” Keller said. “This is a huge responsibility.”

A self-professed “media junkie,” Keller tries to explain his addiction.

“I don’t know what it is about deadlines and working with news, but once it gets in your system, you’re hooked.”

The combination of news and education is what drives Keller. A CU English department graduate, his dream was to get an MFA in creative writing, publish and teach creative writing at a university.

“After my fourth rejection letter from MFA programs, I decided to find something else to do,” Keller said. “CAMSTEP seemed like a good idea.”

Keller subsequently earned a master’s in teaching and went to work as a high school English teacher and yearbook adviser at Elgin, his own alma mater. During that first year at Elgin, Keller was accepted into a Ph.D. program at the University of Oklahoma in the Educational and Instructional Psychology and Technology Department. After completing his second year at Elgin, he took an instructor position in CU’s Department of Education.

As excited as Keller is to return to teaching at CU, there is more positive news. Jennifer began a new treatment for the Fybromyalgia a year ago and is doing much better. She is working on a Ph.D. in English education and hopes to teach and research at the university level.

During his year away from academe, Keller chanced upon a book by Parker J. Palmer entitled The Courage to Teach. In it Palmer asserts that teachers must fulfill an inner calling, and that by not doing so, condemn themselves to continually trying to fill the void.

“I buy everything Palmer’s selling; I lived it, and I know exactly what he’s talking about,” Keller said.

Lottery winner or not, Keller plans to continue fulfilling his role as, foremost, a teacher.

J. Martin’s Restaurant is now accepting applications for banquet staff and kitchen, if interested, please call 357.3463

SGA Notes • Meetings are every Monday evening at 5:15 p.m. in the Sciences Complex Goodyear Room.

• SGA Constitution Legislation will be presented to the CUSGA Senate.

• Guest Speaker will be Dean Sally Soelle from the School of Liberal Arts. She will be speaking about the Steering Committee.

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New York band has unusual image Belting it out: Melora Creager, creator of Rasputina, sings a song from one of their newest albums. (right)

By Jessica Lane Newswriting Student

Stylin’: Creagor and Zoe Keating perform in unique Victorianstyle outfits at a concert held recently in downtown Oklahoma City. (below) Photos by Jessica Lane

The musical group, Rasputina, performed a concert August 7 at Bricktown Live in Oklahoma City to promote their album, Frustration Plantation, which was released last March.

It was a small venue with an audience capacity of 200. Cameras were allowed, an advantage not granted by most money-hungry performers. Tickets were also exceptionally priced at $14.75 each. The atmosphere was friendly and consisted of dedicated fans. After all, it isn’t often the group from New York can make it to Oklahoma. After the concert, Melora Creager, vocalist, songwriter, cello player and creator of Rasputina, said that it is difficult for them to make it down here, but that they make an effort to do so.

Rasputina certainly put an effort into their performance, playing several songs from each of their four, full-length albums: Thanks for the Ether, How We Quit the Forest, Cabin Fever and Frustration Plantation. They also played several covers, including Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll,” Heart’s “Barracuda,” and others.

For those unfamiliar with Rasputina’s music, they are described on their Web page as “cellorock.” However, their distinctive sound is difficult to narrow down to such a short description. They could be called alternative chamber music. That is, they are classically trained musicians who play music that might be recognized as alternative rock.

Rasputina consists of Melora Creager, Zoe Keating (cello, vocals), and Jonathon TeBeest (drums).

Despite the fact that there were only three people playing, it sounded as though there were many more because they are talented musicians who have mastered resonance. Their musical performance was spontaneous, yet intricate. It seems that they work together well and that they enjoy what they do.

For those who like a band with an unusual image, Rasputina does not disappoint. Creager and Keating were dressed somewhat like rogue Victorian

Apocalypse arrives with purpose

By Josh Rouse Sports Editor Halloween has not arrived yet, so that begs the question: why are zombies and monsters running amuck? Survey says: Resident Evil: Apocalypse has finally arrived, and arrived with a purpose.

Possibly the most popular of Paul W. S. Anderson’s movies, Resident Evil debuted in 2002 with $17 million on its opening weekend. Considering the previous records of video game adapted movies such as Super Mario Bros. ($8 million), Double Dragon ($1 million), and Street Fighter ($6 million), this was a success. It was only a matter of time before the highly popular game franchise made another stab at the silver screen. Grossing $26 million on its opening weekend, Resident Evil: Apocalypse is the surprise of the post-summer season. Its competition, Cellular, only managed $8 million.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse picks up where its predecessor left off. Alice (Milla Jovovich) is one of a few survivors left in the desolate Raccoon City after the deadly “T-Virus” escaped from its containment in the Hive, an underground research facility where the T-Virus wreaked havoc in the original movie.

Alice soon finds herself with abilities unlike a normal human and uses these to kick some zombie tail. She soon runs into Jill (a familiar character from the game series) and the remaining members of an S.T.A.R. team that were cutoff after the evil Umbrella quarantined the city.

Together, they must survive against unforeseen creatures and the dreaded Nemesis.

Now movie monsters have become commonplace since the 1950s with the giant insects and lizards. Paul Anderson and company took the monster to the next level in Apocalypse. The Nemesis, as it is called, is big; it’s

bad; and it’s loaded with enough weapons to take on China. This bad boy is a walking arsenal in itself and is like an organic tank.

It is going to take a lot of work to take him out, as fans of the games already know.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse is in no danger of being a threat to the great Michael Moore’s Courtesy Photo Fahrenheit 9/11 (insert Out of my way! Milla Jovovich stars in sarcastic laugh here), but this hit that was based off a video game. it is a great shoot ‘em up action movie.

Evil franchise. Look for this For fans of the games, it’s only movie to spawn another sequel in another notch in the Resident the near future.

dolls in corsets. Their clothes looked antique and may very well have been. Creager wore an interesting arrangement of f lowers and feathers in her hair, which made her look a bit nomadic. Keating’s outfit leaned more toward looking like a half dressed woman from the 1800s, which is actually quite a bit of material. This would include a full-length slip and corset. TeBeest opted for suspenders with a cloud-print shirt, bare feet and a top hat.

Creager’s lyrics are also unique. The themes for the songs range from historical events to fantasy, and often combine the two. Animals are also a frequent topic, as in their song, “Hunter’s Kiss,” which Creager introduced by saying that it was a protest against animal rights. The lyrics, however, emphasize a hunted deer. This kind of contradiction and play on words is just a sample of her style.

Although Bricktown Live has a small audience capacity, it was not full. But, like professionals, Rasputina played as if for thousands. When begged for an encore after they first left the stage, they returned and, not only played, but took requests as well. Their thoughtfulness extended even to after they had finished. Creager and Keating stayed to sign autographs and to let fans take pictures with them. They were very patient and welcoming to each fan and rushed no one.

For those who are interested, information about the band, such as biographies, tour dates, news pictures and samples of their music, can be found on their official Web site, www.rasputina. com. A better variety of music samples can be found on Instinct Records’ official Web site, www. instinctrecords. com. The four square icons on the first page of the Web site are too small to read the text, but clicking on the picture will enable the listener to hear Rasputina.

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CU Art professor to participate in international print exchange

By Petulah Olibert Staff Writer Renowned artist and Cameron University professor Katherine Liontas-Warren was recently invited to participate in an international print exchange between North America and Ireland. The exchange brings together artists whose pieces depict social, historical and cultural perspectives and will seek to explore and educate, through the print medium, the relationship between land and socio-political issues.

A total of 16 artists — eight from Ireland and eight from North America — are expected to contribute to the print exchange, as well as a variety of universities and printmaking workshops.

Liontas-Warren, invited by colleagues because of her inspiring creations, viewed the request as a considerable leap ahead in terms of the acknowledgement of her art.

Apart from exhibiting her works in 16 solo shows over the years, the artist had also competed in 168 national and regional exhibitions. Though, she had been recognized at the national level, chances to showcase her skill beyond international borders have been few.

Liontas-Warren came across

printmaking serendipitously.

According to Warren, printmaking wasn’t her first love. Some may doubt the artistry of grinding and polishing limestone, drawing with grease and then etching out her pattern with Photo by Scott Pratt an acid strong Assisting a student: Katherine Liontas-Warenough to eat ren helps Erica Barnes, art senior, with a print. through rock.

Her chosen undergraduate major was Mountains as a concept because Collaborative Art. the mountains are very sacred and But while working hard at her spiritual, and I felt that would illustration courses, she happened be a wonderful representation of to enroll for a printmaking class America’s beginning.” and, as she put it, “ I fell in love As far as the print exchange with the whole process of drawing goes, Warren is pleased with the on rocks.” idea that her work has traversed Her prized piece to be exhibited international boundaries. at the exchange is a hand-drawn “I was very happy that I was lithograph called “Winter Creek, chosen. Many people are interested Oklahoma.” in my landscape drawings, so my “I chose Oklahoma because work is already known nationally.

I live here, and it is one of the But I am especially proud of best states to depict because the fact that this print exchange of the Native Indians and the will give me an opportunity to reservations,” Warren said. “I showcase my talent on a much specifically used the Wichita wider scale.”

Available Cupholders provide students new form of comedy

By Rosana Navas Staff Writer Thursday, the critically acclaimed comedy group The Available Cupholders lit up the Shepler Mezzanine with an original improvisation show. The Available Cupholders consist of five men, all between the ages of 21 and 25. Combined, The Cupholders have 30 years of improv experience. They have performed in over 30 cities, including San Francisco, Chicago, Orlando and Austin.

Jeremy Lamb, who has been involved with improv acting for eight years, is the leader of the group, whose members include Jon Benner, Ace Manning, Michael Joplin and Bill Stern.

Together they have won many awards for their shows in national festivals such as The Del Close Marathon in NYC, Austin’s Big Stinkin’ 5 and 6, and first place at the Big XII Improv Festival Invitational in 2003.

The Programming Activities Council, who sponsored “Welcome Back Week” earlier this semester, booked the improv act.

According to PAC’s Co-chair Frank Meyers, PAC was looking for a new and exciting event to lure Cameron students.

“We chose The Available Cupholders to change things up a bit instead of booking a comedian, which is

A&E Briefs Deadline approaches Package/T-shirt forms for the SOCArnival are due Wednesday in the International Office in N.Shepler.

Opening Night Lawton Community Theaterʼs “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” will begin at the John Denney Playhouse, 1316 NW Bell, Friday. For tickets, call 355.1600.

what we usually do,” Meyers said.

PAC came across this group with the expectation of giving their peers a new experience with a different form of comedy.

Similar to the TV show, “Who’s Line is It Anyway?” The Available Cupholders, according to their Web site, create scenarios and randomly improvise their acts with the aid of short films, music and other forms of media. However, the only special effect used Thursday was sound. The improv act began by asking the audience for a few suggestions. Since all the members of The Available Cupholders are of approximately the same age as traditional college students, the scenes were expected to relate well with the audience. However, besides a few spurts of laughter, the audience appeared largely unimpressed.

According to The Available Cupholders, they prefer not to include “too” much of any one thing in their acts, like “too” much politics, or allowing the content to become “too” outdated or “too” cliché.

Unfortunately, there wasn’t “too” much laughter either.

The Available Cupholders “aspire to explore and expose an art form cloaked in natural communication,” according to the mission statement on their Web site (availablecupholders.com).

The content of what these guys were able to come up with on the spot was mildly amusing at best.

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Festival celebrates 25th anniversary

By Angela Sanders A&E Editor Founded as a cooperative effort by the Arts and Humanities Council, the former Arts and Humanities Director of the City of Lawton, Randy Mays, the Lawton Public Library and members of Cameron’s faculty, the International Festival has been bringing culture to the community since 1979. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the occasion, which was originally titled “Ethnic Exposition.”

The festival, held in the Lawton Public Library Plaza, will include some returning favorites, as well as some new events.

This year, the festival will be expanded into the library, where a “memory lane” will be set up for all of the non-profit organizations to honor past volunteers and participants.

Also new this year will be the release of pigeons in honor of the fallen soldiers in Iraq. A returning feature of interest is the installation of immigrants as new citizens.

The festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday and end at 5 p.m. Sunday.

There will be booths and displays, performances and, of course, a wide range of food vendors. Everyone who attends is also invited to join in the street dancing to celebrate music and culture.

The festival is now being coordinated through its own board, which is led by Henry Herzig, an alumnus of Cameron. Herzig, who is still serving as the board’s first chairman, said, “I am adamant about keeping the festival from going commercial. I like to have non-profit organizations as the theme.” He and the other board members are expecting a record turnout this year.

The festival is always looking for volunteers, especially Cameron’s international students.

“We like to work with the international students from Cameron, and we are always trying to get them more involved,” Herzig said.

There are still several volunteer positions available, so anyone interested should contact Sally Herzig at 353.8800 or Sharon Cheatwood, the current Arts and Humanities director for the City of Lawton, at 581.3470.

Cheatwood said, “Volunteering can be a good family event. There are some families who have three generations of volunteering in their history.”

To find out more about the festival and its complete schedule, visit the Lawton Arts and Humanities Council’s Web site at http://www.city of.lawton.ok.us/LAHC and click on the link to International Festival.

Sports

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Lady Aggies volleyball triumphs over Dallas Baptist

By Josh Rouse Sports Editor In one blazing hour and fifteen minutes, the Cameron Aggies volleyball team defeated the Dallas Baptist Patriots with scores of 30-21, 30-15 and 30-21. Their performance Tuesday improved their record to 3-8 on the year.

Cameron dominated the entire game and gave one of their most commanding performances of the year. They limited the Patriots to only a .095 attack percentage.

The Aggies compounded this with their season-high .319 hitting mark. They out-blocked the Patriots 8-4 and kept a 41-30 advantage in total digs.

Senior outside hitter Morgan Meyer led the Aggies with 12 kills.

Taylor Turner complimented this with an additional nine kills and twelve digs, along with three blocks and two service aces.

Dallas Baptist’s Jenna Pry led the Patriots with seven kills.

Cameron transfer Rebecca Nycum added 25 assists for the Patriots.

With Tuesday’s loss, the Patriots have fallen to 5-11 on the year.

The Aggies jumped out to an early 13-3 lead in the first game.

The Patriots rallied back with a 9-1 run midway through. The eight kills by Meyers solidified the Aggies’ win in game one.

The Aggies never looked back after building a 13-6 lead in the second game. They quickly put the game away with a solo stop at the net to end game two 27-11.

The Patriots were not going down without a fight. They pulled together and made a 12-2 run halfway through the third game. The Aggies came back and answered with a 9-2 run of their own. Back-to-back kills by Turner finished off the game with two more kills added by Rikard.

This win marks the Aggies’ second in a row and third in their last five matches. The Aggies meet Tarleton State here Tuesday.

Photo by Anna Politano

Watch out below: Morgan Meyer, senior, leaps up to spike the ball down on her opponents from Dallas Baptist University during their game Tuesday. Meyer, along with her teammates, won all three sets, placing them in a better position for this year’s records.

Dreaded Hurricane Ivan terrorizing college football

KRT Campus

By Jay Heater KRT Newswire BERKELEY, Calif. When Cal football coach Jeff Tedford was trying to make a decision whether to send his players to Hattiesburg, Miss., with Hurricane Ivan bearing down on the gulf coast, he just

thought of facing their parents.

“Mother Nature has taken its course,’’ Tedford said. ``We had to show some responsibility as educators. We are not going to put these kids in danger.’’

Therefore, the Cal at Southern Mississippi game scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed. The game, which was to be televised by ESPN, would have earned Cal $300,000 with an additional $200,000 going to the rest of the teams in the Pac-10.

If the rescheduled game isn’t televised, Southern Miss will lose $140,000 in television revenue with Conference USA losing an additional $360,000 that would have been divided among the other conference teams.

“The safety of our fans and the teams that are involved in this game (is) the No. 1 priority,’’ Southern Miss athletic director David Hansen told the Associated Press. “(Cal) is not used to hurricanes and they’ve got a long ways

to come. We do not want to bring them here and not play a football game.’’

Associate athletic director Dan Coonan said Cal would attempt to reschedule the contest early in December (most likely Dec. 4) although administrators from both universities would have to iron out the details. Whether ESPN will pick up the game remains to be seen.

Hurricane Ivan was a Category 5 hurricane on Monday as it chugged toward the gulf coast with landfall expected Wednesday.

“My gut feeling is that if they had to play this game, they could do it,’’ said Tom Moore, a meteorologist for the Weather Channel who is based in Atlanta. “It’s a close call, but it’s a little more apparent that the eye of the storm is going to hit in the western panhandle of Florida. On Sunday we were worried that it was going to hit farther west when it made landfall.

But things changed (Monday). The hurricane has made its turn north

Cameron student earns help with McMahon scholarship Features Editor For the 2004 - 2005 year, nine student-athletes were selected to receive the McMahon Foundation Scholarship, which is designated for student-athletes who have exceeded their athletic eligibility.

While most of the recipients of the scholarship were junior college transfers, sociology senior, Electa Hare was not. Throughout her four years at Cameron, Hare held positions such as shooting guard and coteam captain for the women’s basketball team.

With the number of student-athletes having to attend school for another semester or year in order to receive a degree, some were uncertain as to how they would generate the funds to pay for the rest of college until the McMahon Foundation decided to implement a fund specifically for those individuals.

“Coach Halterman had told me that there was a possible scholarship opportunity coming up and that was about three weeks before school started,” Hare said. “Before that, I had no idea how I was going to pay for school.”

While Hare had received scholarships throughout her four years at Cameron, this was the first time that she had to worry about how to pay for school. And, in the midst of her attempts to obtain a degree, her father lost his job.

However, since receiving word from CU’s athletic director, Sam Carroll, that she was one of the recipients, a lot of Hare’s concerns about how to pay for school have diminished.

“I was pretty much elated because I was freaking out about how to pay for school. I never had to worry about filling out so much paper work because I had always been on a scholarship,” Hare said. “It seems like everything was up in the air, so when Mr. Carroll called me, I was really excited. I called home right away to tell my dad.”

In order to be considered for the scholarship, the studentathlete must have at least an overall grade point average of 2.0, be within 28 hours of graduation and be willing to complete various tasks within the athletic department.

According to Hare, some of the tasks include attending and helping out during games Photo by Angela Gradoz and also working at the study hall, which is a requirement for student-athletes to attend who are at the freshman level, transfers or have a grade point average below 2.0.

Although Hare is no longer eligible to participate alongside her teammates in competition, she is still heavily involved with the basketball team and athletic department.

This next spring, Hare will be the grad-assistant for the women’s basketball team. With this position, Hare can attend all of the road games and assist with the fund raising and recruiting aspects.

As for the future, Hare plans to further her education by obtaining her master’s degree in psychology or social work from the University of Oklahoma.

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and west already. We’re pretty sure it’s going to move toward the east now.

“Of course, at the very least, they are going to have some pretty bad weather in Hattiesburg. In the western part of this storm, they are going to see some squalls of wind and rain. It’s not going to be a pleasant situation. But rarely do you see lightning in these kinds of storms.’’

Southern Miss coach Jeff Bower was looking forward to the opportunity for his team to face No. 10-ranked Cal (2-0). The Golden Eagles (1-0) are coming off a 21-17 win over Nebraska.

“I’ve been here a long time as an assistant and head coach (26 total seasons) and this is the best team that has ever come in here,’’ Bower said. “This is a big, strong, athletic team, the real deal.’’

Tedford wanted to keep the momentum of his team’s first two victories rolling, so he looked into rescheduling the game for Saturday.

“The bus companies are swamped trying to get people out of that area,’’ Tedford said. “We checked on several charter flights and hotel space and it’s just not available. And we’re not sure what’s going to be there on Saturday.

“We’ve been consulting weather experts and we actually have a hurricane expert on campus. He advised us that it would not be safe to take our team into that.’’

“It wasn’t like the team was in shock when Coach Tedford announced it (on Monday),’’ said Cal senior wide receiver Geoff McArthur. “You are not going to put your team at risk.’’

McArthur said he doesn’t expect the layoff until Oct. 2, when Cal plays at Oregon State, to have an effect on the team. “Our coaching staff does a great job of making us do all the little things you have to do to stay focused,” McArthur said. “It’s not like we’re going to take off three weeks and kick our feet up.”

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SAFETY

Continued from Page 1 Gnagey had envisioned being a police officer since he was 17, but did not pursue the career. Since the CLEET graduation, he has found a new appreciation for law enforcement.

“At first I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. That is what I am going to school for, but after training and actual police patrols, I am considering going into the law enforcement field,” he said.

Gnagey has worked for the public safety department as a student worker since January while pursuing his political science degree. He is now a full-time officer on campus and continues his education.

Gnagey’s fellow officers praised his vast experience and the youthfulness he brings to the department. They say these two attributes continue to help him in his job field. He was active duty military and joined the Army Reserves after completing his active duty contract.

According to his supervisors, his ability to manage time is remarkable.

“He is a full-time student, full-time police officer and still has time for his family. He is an outstanding kid,” Ronan said.

The basic certification training was only the beginning for the department to be successful. Gnagey and the other police officers also do uncommon police work on campus. In 2003 the department conducted 436 escorts, 220 vehicle unlocks and 108 vehicles jump-starts. Although most students would disagree, only two percent of the officers’ time is spent writing tickets. In 2003 the department received 3,987 incoming calls for service after office hours that did not pertain to their job description, but the officers say they are always eager to help, and they enjoy the job.

“The best part about the job is meeting all the students and faculty and talking to everyone,” Gnagey said.

The administration has been working hand-in-hand with the department to ensure the public safety department has the equipment they need to keep the campus safe.

The campus even supports a reserve CLEET academy held on the fourth floor of South Shepler every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, which helps encourage others to continue CLEET training or just become a CLEET reserve officer.

The department’s experience, equipment improvements and ability to have a good working relationship with the community and administration have earned Cameron University the honor of being named the 32nd safest campus by the FBI. “I am proud to be a part of the 32nd safest department,” Gnagey said.

According to the 2003 Cameron University Annual Crime Report, the campus had five burglaries, two arrests and three university disciplinary actions.

“Our main priority is keeping the campus safe and maintaining a good learning experience for the students,” Ronan said.

The department has nine full time officers and two reserve officers on staff. Each is state-certified and sworn police officer with full police powers and authority on campus. According to Ronan, the department is usually undermanned, but they take their knowledge and love for the job seriously to keep the campus safe.

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issues concerning shipping costs.

“The Red Cross and the government of Grenada are at this time asking that goods not be collected, even though that is what people want to give. Unfortunately right now, it would be more of a logistic problem; there are not good routes to get things to people. The best thing is monetary donations, and the professional relief agencies such as Red Cross and Salvation Army can purchase exactly what they need,” Rain said.

“We had people the very next day coming in here with goods, and it is fantastic, and we are going to send the items one way or the other, but we may have to store Photo by Angela Gradoz the items for a couple of months Bracing for the storm: Students from Grenada head up a before we can send it to them. It donation drive in effort to assist families devastated by the many is expensive to move these things, hurricanes that have come through their home country, including and there is no guarantee that that more recently, Hurricane Ivan. is exactly what is needed.”

In an effort to ease some of the financial troubles that the students have encountered, Rain is attempting to get an approval from the senators Continued from Page 1 and representatives in the state which would allow students from Grenada the opportunity to work part-time off campus because there are not enough help with the drive on and off campus. on-campus jobs.

Currently, Cameron has six locations where “The students are reluctant to take money that students, faculty and staff can make donations: their families have set aside for their education,” Rain Cameron Library, Nance-Boyer, Student Activities said. “The families need that now to rebuild their Building, Cameron Bookstore, One-Stop Shop and homes, so I am trying to get authorization for the Burch Hall. kids to get part-time jobs in the state so that they can Off campus, donations may be dropped off at the support themselves.”

Caribbean Junction Restaurant located on Sheridan Anyone interested in making monetary donations Road. to the Grenada Relief Fund may drop by Arvest While items are greatly appreciated by the relief Bank or Room 231 of North Shepler. effort, monetary donations are encouraged because of

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Campus Round-up Stock up on CU merchandise For the next two weeks, the Cameron Bookstore will be offering students, staff and faculty 20 percent off imprinted clothing, gift items and accessories. The sale ends October 1.

Book and bake sale set for Wednesday CU’s Council for Exceptional Children will be selling books and baked goods from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in Nance-Boyer Room 1069.

CU’s IT department announces wi-fi capability The Davis Student Union and its patio area, the bench area near the east entrance to Nance-Boyer and the east bench area by the Library are now “hot spots” for wireless Internet use thanks to CU’s Information Technology Services staff. Faculty, staff, students and guests can use the network as long as they have installed a wireless network card onto their laptops or personal digital assistants.

CUSIS

Continued from Page 1 submitting suggestions helps the library staff when they order books.

The purchase of the system was made possible with an increase in students’ library automation and materials fee.

“I think the new system is much easier to access and convenient,” Dr. Mary Dzindolet, associate professor in the department of Psychology and Human Ecology, said.

According to Christi Gilliland, psychology junior, “the new system has improved my ability to search and obtain information. It took some time getting acquainted with the system, but now it’s really helpful. It has cut down on my time because it pulls up more information and shows you what is or isn’t available.”

For questions or comments regarding the new computer system, contact the librarians at the reference desk or call 580.581.2957.

Photo by Jennie Hanna

Giving back to the community...one drop at a time: ROTC held a blood drive, sponsored by the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI), last Tuesday in Burch Hall. Major Ul Armstrong, Assistant Professor of Military Science (left) and Richard Boothby, psychology senior (middle) both donated blood and/or plasma with the assistance of Tamara Mosley from the OBI to help restock the local blood supply and help the community. Donors were treated to cookies, Gatorade and free T-shirts for their service.