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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Payton Williams
sought to explain the social and psychological complexity of domestic violence, as well as to speak out against the widespread trend of victim blaming. During the two weeks of the campaign, various organizations offered events both on campus and off—each with a separate focus— but all fitting under the wider umbrella of sexual assault awareness and prevention. The first of these events was a roundtable discussion in the Executive Boardroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex. The discussion, titled “Snacks and Chats: Sexual Violence in the Media,” dealt with how sexual assault is presented in the media and
Center, Jill Melrose, said the event had grown over the years. Voices Editor “We had a flood, so some of [the @YoureSoVanya presentations] got wet,” Melrose said. “But we started with maybe half of the presentations we have now.” From April 1—11, Cameron University The Sexual Harassment Assault Response hosted the Annual “It’s On Us” campaign, a Prevention (SHARP) organization based in series of events devoted to spreading awareness Fort Sill also helped coordinate an event. of and preventing sexual assault. SHARP presented “Sextortion: Coercion, Inclusion and Student Success Coordinator Blackmail and Retaliation Online” along with and Title IX Investigator Olivia Polynice two other organizations, The Fort Sill CID and coordinated the campaign and its events on The Red Cord. campus. The presentation dealt with the importance She said a large part of her job on campus of avoiding posting sexually explicit as a Title IX investigator is talking to students information about oneself online and who have personally dealt with made particular mention of sexual issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. “This year, I wanted to focus much more extortion and human trafficking, as well as other dangers of sexuality and the This is the third year that on the education side of things. Like, internet. Cameron has hosted the “It’s On The participation of The Red Cord Us” campaign, and Polynice said ‘let’s focus on verbiage,’ or ‘let’s focus on organization this year was a new she used the opportunity to bring a the continuum of harm,’ ‘let’s focus on addition to the campaign. new focus to some of the events. fixing our terminology,’ and get rid of The Red Cord is an organization “This year, I wanted to focus that deals with the problem of human much more on the education side of antiquated terminology trafficking, an issue that has been talked things,” Polynice said. “Like, ‘let’s and that sort of thing.” about a lot in Lawton and throughout focus on verbiage,’ or ‘let’s focus on — Olivia Polynice the nation over the last few years. the continuum of harm,’ ‘let’s focus Polynice said the organization’s on fixing our terminology,’ and get Inclusion and Student Success involvement was paramount. rid of antiquated terminology and “I was so glad that they talked about that sort of thing.” how it relates to our behavior in the real world. the signs,” Polynice said. “It’s one of those issues While the first official event for the During the discussion, several students in our country that you just don’t see it all the campaign happened on April 1, the actual time, like, with drugs, you can touch it, you kick-off event for the campaign took place that discussed a range of issues related to media representation of sexual violence, including the can see it, and with guns, you can touch it, you Tuesday, with a keynote speech from social representation of women of color as sex objects can see it, but human trafficking is a bit more activist Beverly Gooden. and the lack of representation and awareness of silent.” Gooden, who is perhaps best known for The central focus of most of the events in the creating the “Why I Stayed” hashtag on Twitter the transgender community in media. Some of the events that took place during “It’s On Us” campaign is to empower victims in 2014, titled her keynote speech, “Why I of sexual assault and violence to come forward, Stayed: The Complexity of Domestic Violence.” the campaign related more to the science of sexuality and safe sex in general, such as the and to tell their stories, and Polynice spoke a In the speech, Gooden drew from her Healthy Sex Fair on April 9 in the Buddy bit about how these events help people to feel experience as a domestic violence survivor and Green room of the McMahon Centennial confident and move forward. Photos by Payton Williams Complex. “I had a student who we had dealt with a The Healthy Sex Fair—coordinated by matter some years back,” Polynice said, “and she the Student Wellness Center—consisted came to me after Mrs. Gooden’s speech, and of several cardboard poster presentations she said to me how proud she was to wear her on human sexuality, sex-related games and ‘It’s On Us’ shirt, because when she was wearing trivia quizzes and a table that presented her shirt, and she came to the event, she felt students who attended with free cookies and empowered.” condoms. If you or someone you know has experienced The posters presented a range of violence, please contact any of these resources: information about the importance of Cameron University Student Wellness Center: (580) 581-6725 consent, the dangers of pornography Cameron University Public Safety: (580) addiction and the importance of safe sex. 581-2237 One table presented students with an Cameron University Title IX Coordinator: array of stuffed plush representations of (580) 581-6712 various STDs, along with cardboard tags Cameron University Office of Student containing information about them. Development: (580) 581-2209 The Director for the Student Wellness
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DODICI Senior Art Show
Elliott Abrams: the forgotten past
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Senior Art Exhibition
Artists showcase their work at final show of the year
Senior Art major Josh Mindemann got involved Staff Writer in the art world at a young age, delving into art as a On April 6 at 6:30 form of escape. p.m., the Leslie Powell “I’ve been drawing Art Gallery hosted since I was a child,” Cameron University’s Mindemann said. “Most senior artists for their kids do, but unlike many annual Senior Art children, I never stopped. Exhibition. Art was my escape. I The seniors of am a daydreamer and Cameron University’s drawing was a way for me art department greeted to physically manifest the their families and things I imagined. Over friends with the sense of time, I have experimented accomplishment. with different mediums The size of the crowd and added different grew as the gallery techniques to my officially opened, and repertoire, but that pure people flooded in to gaze feeling of imagination and upon the culmination creation remain a driving force in my life.” A few of the pieces Mindemann displayed carry deep tones of abstraction in landscape views, such as the “Scotty Night” piece. Mindermann’s other pieces displayed beautiful forms of watercolor technique. Alexandra Patterson, another of the artists, showed Courtesy photo off beautiful ink print-work Above: “Sine Qua Non,” by senior artist Alexandra of naturalistic Patterson. forms—
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of hard work and dedication—the artwork. The artwork involved in the event varied from medium to presentation, down to the frames of the pieces themselves. All the exhibits showed the individuality of each studentwalking the stage in May. When asked what they think, visitors of the gallery commented on the elegance of the pieces, as well as the creativeness in the abstract art. “Very beautiful, imaginative,” One guest said. “The pieces at this year’s exhibition really took me to another place.”
mushrooms, owls and flora lined her display wall. Artist Tim Brown displayed wood and metal sculptures, which ranged from complex to simple designs. Aaliyah Climes showed off profile paintings with beautiful colors and surrealistic elements, exploring open space and complex ideas. Kendall Diaz showed works of the human figure in minimal colored settings, along with a few custom furniture pieces—chairs, and a dresser. Fellow art student Michele Pierce, expressed love to the seniors and their artwork. “I thought the artwork shown at this year’s senior art show was absolutely beautiful,” Pierce said. “The attention to detail that all of the seniors demonstrated was exceptional, and I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation of each piece. I especially loved the distinct difference between each artist and their art; it peaked my curiosity to see all the different styles and personalities. Even though each senior
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Above: “Guitar,” by senior artist Megan Alder. artist had their own personality and style, the show was unified through the passion that each artist demonstrated, making it a thoroughly enjoyable show.” The seniors art exhibit will be displayed until
April 26th at the Leslie Powell Gallery, which is open Monday through Friday from 12 pm to 4 pm for public viewing. For more information about the exhibit, individuals can contact the Art Department at scottk@cameron.edu.
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Above: The artwork in the above photograph was created by senior artist Tim Brown. Browns pieces ranged from sculptures to woodwork.
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for applying to grad school Cambron Alsbrook Staff Writer
Graduate School can seem daunting and scary for many reasons. If you are considering graduate school, then here are some tips. Ten things need to be taken in account as a prospective graduate student makes their first steps towards graduate school: 1. The first thing to recognize—for college graduates—is that they have made it through college. They have the skill and the knowledge to get through graduate school. Self-doubt is going to haunt applicants during the entirety of their application journey; so, for those who are applying, their top priority should be to exercise confidence and faith in themselves and, by extension, the information they provide on their application. 2. Secondly, applicants need to know their resources. This branches into multiple areas of information needed for the application process. Locating the information needed and where they can be found ahead of time will serve applicants rather well. Organization of materials ensures that if information changes prior to the applying process, applicants can be aware of it and quickly make the necessary changes to avoid prolonging the process. 3. Finding recommendations for an application is tough. The applicant should try finding people who know them and are related to the field they are hoping to study. The student must locate appropriate resources for their application, which includes a transcript, a resume/CV, the application itself and recommendations from individuals related to the field of prospective study. For example, find a foreign languages teacher to recommend the hopeful graduate student,
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and who can attest to character and level of determination for success in the chosen foreign language. 4. A hopeful graduate student needs to take the required tests early, so they can retake and improve their scores. Students who retake the tests and have improved scores look better to graduate schools rather than students who took the test one time. This is because the student who retook the tests has determination in documented proof, while the student who took it one time might have done well on it and is just as determined does not have such proof. Documented proof of determination appeals to graduate colleges more. 5. Research the prospective schools. Make sure to find the proper coursework that is required for the graduate program there versus elsewhere. It is fine to ask for the required coursework— you can print out a list of classes. Comparing information between schools early can help an applicant make concrete decisions down the road and prepare the applicant for the program they ultimately decide on get into. School comparisons are good because you can find and compare cost, classes, hours needed and cost of living around that school, thus giving an applicant a fuller picture to make the best decision for themselves. This information can be found on the school’s website, or simply by emailing an information representative at the target school to request information. 6. Evaluate the area around the university. If accepted into graduate school, one must know the cost of living in the general area—assuming the university is out of town or state. 7. Understanding and making a spread sheet of monthly costs before making a commitment helps the applicant include more factors into the decision-making process.
This can be done at any point before accepting entrance into a graduate program. Be knowledgeable. Getting the information needed takes time and patience, but it is worth having it all together in order to apply for schools faster down the road. 8. Target one aspect of resource collecting at a time. To begin, get the personal information needed—transcripts, scores for tests—first, then moving on to the work load of making a resume or CV. Having a current resume and CV that the student can make quick edits to and use for multiple applications is handy. Finally, move on to approaching recommendation candidates: email and schedule time with them to sit down and talk about the recommendation letter. 9. Try not to stress over the process of applying. It is a tough challenge, but the beauty is that nine times out of ten the student who is applying for graduate school is better and more capable than that same student when applying for college. Stress and Anxiety are separate dilemmas— but can easily become a hand-in-hand experience if neither are managed. Make sure that while working toward applying, you take plenty of breaks. 10. Always be gracious but remain determined if an application is denied. Being gracious towards yourself is a must. For more information regarding graduate school at Cameron, contact Cameron University’s Graduate Admissions Counselor Kaley Patterson. Congratulations to the Cameron University students graduating this May, and congratulations for those who have worked so hard this semester of spring 2019. If you are looking into graduate school, best wishes for the future.
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Elliott Abrams:
The war criminal that time forgot
Payton Williams Voices Editor @YoureSoVanya
A few weeks ago, when I began researching for an article on the US sponsored coup in Venezuela, I had never heard the name Elliott Abrams. I suspect most people, even those with an interest in US politics, hadn’t either. Now, after spending weeks inundated with stories of war crimes and atrocities so terrible I shudder to even think about them, I realize that Abrams is a great representative of the evils that lurk deep in the looming shadow of American history—and of all the things we never should, but always do, forget. Elliott Abrams is the US special envoy to Venezuela, and what seems to have qualified him for this appointment, in President Donald Trump’s eyes, is the 40 years he’s spent brutally suppressing Socialist revolution in South America. I’ll give a few examples: In 1981, as I already mentioned in last week’s article, Abrams’ first job as the newly-minted Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs under President Ronald Reagan was to lie about the scope and severity of the El Mozote Massacre in El Salvador. The details of that massacre are some of the most horrifying things I’ve ever read about in my life, and while I won’t bother to rehash what I already said about it last week, the fact that it has gone largely forgotten by the American people is a terrible injustice. I would encourage anyone reading this to learn about it and about what the Reagan administration did in its wake, because if we do not, we risk history repeating itself. But the El Mozote Massacre represented only a fraction of the death toll created in El Salvador by right-wing death squads in order to, as Reagan administration officials put it, “preserve and protect democracy in South
America.” After the gruesome business of crushing El Salvador’s Socialist uprising came to a close, US sponsored death squads killed an estimated 75,000 Salvadorans in a nation roughly the size of New Jersey. In fact, 10 years after the El Mozote Massacre, when a UN truth commission investigated what had happened in El Salvador, they determined that 95 percent of the acts of violence perpetrated in what the US government referred to as a “civil war” were perpetrated by the Salvadoran government, with only five percent attributed to the Guerrillas. What the US government had spent the Reagan years calling a civil war was, in fact, a one-sided slaughter sponsored by the US. And Elliott Abrams, a US official whose job title included the words “Human Rights and Humanitarian affairs,” stated on the record that Salvadorans seeking asylum in the US should be deported. “Some groups argue that illegal aliens who are sent back to El Salvador meet persecution and often death,” Abrams said. “Obviously, we do not believe these claims, or we would not deport these people.” He said this in 1984, at the height of the slaughter, and he knew very well that the claims were true. Then, after what Abrams would go on to call a “fabulous achievement” for democracy in El Salvador, Abrams turned his attention to Guatemala. Guatemala’s history of brutal dictatorship and uprising was almost identical to that of El Salvador. In the 1980s, more than 30 years after the US had sponsored the removal of Guatemala’s democratically elected president, Efrain Rios Montt was just another in a long line of military dictators who had ruled Guatemala with an iron fist.
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The nation was thrust into what the US called a “civil war,” 200,000 Guatemalans died and the UN determined 93 percent of the killings were perpetrated by Rios Montt and his military. I imagine anyone reading this is already beginning to see a pattern forming. Elliott Abrams strongly advocated that the US should lift the embargo on arms trading with Guatemala, saying that Rios Montt had brought “considerable progress” in the country. In Elliott Abrams’ mind, I suppose the killing of 200,000 civilians would look a lot like considerable progress, provided at least a few of them were Socialists. Rios Montt was put on trial in 2013 for committing Genocide against the Maya population of the country, but died before the trial could be completed. Finally, Elliott Abrams turned his attention to Nicaragua, and it was here that he would make himself infamous in the annals of American foreign policy history. After the US successfully invaded Grenada in the 1980s, Elliott Abrams publicly and loudly advocated for the invasion of Nicaragua in order to rid the country of the Socialist Sandinistas who were gaining power rapidly in the country. When congress unequivocally turned down this suggestion, Abrams proceeded to do everything in his power to gain funding, weapons and support for the Contras, a right-wing terrorist group that the Reagan administration was terribly fond of, as they tended to be when it came to right-wing terrorist groups. And when congress finally banned all aid for the Contras from the US, Abrams contacted the Sultan of Brunei and urged him to send 10 million dollars to the Contras. The Sultan complied, and Abrams, (operating under the code name “Kenilworth,”) arranged for the sultan to wire the money to a Swiss bank account.
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But Abrams gave the Sultan the wrong bank account number, and that 10 million dollars went to someone who was never identified. In 1989, Abrams was put on trial for defying congress’s ruling, and found guilty, but was nearly immediately pardoned by George H.W. Bush. There’s a lot more to the story of Elliott Abrams, far more than I could ever recount here, but the fact of the matter is that Elliott Abrams just seems to appear any time this country sponsors a bloody massacre, and every time, both his name and the massacre itself gets forgotten. After the US pardoned Abrams in 1992, it was widely believed that the stink from the entire Contra affair would be enough to keep him out of work forever but, in the prescient words of Adm. William J. Crowe, Jr, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “This snake’s hard to kill.” He was right. Abrams has returned, like the ghost of administrations past, to remind us of the sins we have committed and the ones we have yet to commit. As Special Envoy to Venezuela, Abrams is once again in a position to decide the fate of a South American country. He was involved in planning a failed coup against the former president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, during the Bush administration, and he’s been allowed to return to finish the job. It is our short-sightedness as a nation which has put Abrams in this position, and if I can accomplish nothing else by writing this, I want people to remember that when we don’t pay attention to the people in the shadows, the people in our government who are actually at the helm, driving our foreign policy, and if we don’t start remembering names like Elliott Abrams, then we will never stop the bloodshed. Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. Letters Policy
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In a week of reviews Danielle Carson
Maren Morris’ ‘Girl’ album
chose to write about in this new record. Staff Writer Maren Morris has been paving the way for women in the Maren Morris’ most recent country music industry and also album, “Girl,” defies all of the for the standard of what country same aspects that made her music is now. country in her previous (and Instead of sticking with most successful) album, “Hero.” classic country instrumentation, However, “Girl” endeavors to show Morris’ more creative and with plenty of acoustic guitar, bass guitar and, of course, the upbeat side. violin or steel guitar tossed in She told Cindy Watts from the solos, she plays with more Harald Mail Media that “Girl” is her “grown-up” album, picking technology in the new album. “The Bones,” one of the up where “Hero” left off with her variation of instrumentation last tracks on the album, immediately has a James Bay and style, the lyrical depth resemblance; the solitary (or lack thereof) and what she
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instrument in the beginning transitions to more of a pop beat and climatic emphasis in the choruses with electronic piano. Her pop influences are prevalent all throughout the album because of the tempo and beat patterns and also the lyrical choice. It’s no question that Morris has enough lyrical talent to pass around, as seen in several other albums and collaborations with other artists, such as the awardwinning chart topper “The Middle” with Zedd. However, the depth seems to be lost in her newest album, but
for a good cause. Not only was this album a new start for her peaking career, but also it was part of a spark of a recent movement in the country industry in which women are starting to gain a voice. In songs such as “Flavor,” instead of putting a clever and witty twist to the lyrics, she comes right out with the way she is and intends to be, with lyrics such as “I’m cooking up my own flavor / even if it ain’t your style / You only see one layer / Original could take a little while.” Her use of play-on-words still has its appearance throughout the album; in “Flavor,” she writes “Yeah I’m a lady / I make my dough.” Her subject matter definitely changed from her last album, “Hero”, when she chose to write more about coming out of heartbreak and prophesized success, most likely influenced by her recent marriage and several awards in country and pop Courtesy photo
music. Of course, cultural influences and societal movements inspired songs like “Flavor,” “All My Favorite People” and the title track of the album, “Girl.” Her love life songs are no doubt positive and almost never speak of heartbreak in the tracks “The Feels,” “Make Out with Me,” “Gold Love,” “RSVP,” “Good Woman” and “Shade.” The biggest differences between “Hero” and “Girl” dealt with the consistency of style and lyrical depth throughout the two. In fact, Morris admitted to several media outlets that “Hero” was a kind “trial album” to test and see what she enjoyed best and what her fans enjoyed most. “Hero” is filled with pop, classic country, modern country / pop and even a little “beach country” with a Jake Owen tone in the songs “Company You Keep” and “Drunk Girls Don’t Cry.” The length between the albums is also a major difference; “Hero” only had five tracks, which could qualify it as an Entertainer Press Kit (EPK) rather than a full album. “Girl,” however, had a disc full with fourteen tracks. Considering all of these differences, I believe Morris is a conscientious writer with enough talent to spread between genres but enough awareness of the impact her music and career has on the world to make aesthetic choices that better fit her fans and, in turn, herself. I rate this album four out of five stars.
‘Children of Blood and Bone’
characters who look like her. often whispered. of Blood and Bone” is set to release Dec. “I spent a decade writing alone in my “The Children of Virtue and 3, 2019. Staff Writer room,” Adeyemi said, “but there were no Vengeance,” Adeyemi’s sequel to “Children I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. black characters because I On March 6, Tomi Adeyemi released didn’t think black people her debut novel, “Children of Blood and could be in books. Bone.” So, what really excites me The story follows a young girl, Zélie, on a quest to return magic back to her land of about this and about all the other awesome stories that Orïsha. Eleven years ago, King Saran led violent are coming out right now, is that we’re all fighting for the raids across his kingdom, killing the maji younger versions of ourselves. and anyone capable of wielding magic— You don’t have to including Zélie’s mother. take yourself out of the It is believed that magic died with adventure.” the maji and the connection to the gods Adeyemi describes her lost forever, but when fate unexpectedly book as “an epic allegory of intertwines the futures of Zélie and the the black experience.” king’s daughter, Princess Amari, they More than just another learn they must fight together to bring young adult fantasy novel, magic back to their kingdom. “Children of Blood and On Tomi Adeyemi’s creative writing Bone” is written with a fierce blog, which has over 4,500 subscribers, purpose that colors every she writes about her life as a NigerianAmerican writer and as a creative writing word. During the final pages coach based in San Diego, Calif. of the book, Adeyemi said After graduating Harvard University writing this story helped her with an honors degree in English deal with the harsh reality of literature, she studied West African mythology and culture in Salvador, Brazil. police brutality in America. “‘Children of Blood and This, along with many influences from Bone’ was written during a popular fiction such as “Avatar: The Last time where I kept turning on Airbender,” “The Hunger Games” and the news and seeing stories of “Harry Potter,” inspires her work. unarmed black men, women, With that being said, “Children of Blood and Bone” stands strong on its own and children being shot by the police. in Young Adult fiction as one of the most I felt afraid and angry and gripping books on the shelves today. helpless, but this book was Despite being Adeyemi’s debut novel, the one thing that made me she writes like a seasoned author. Descriptive, vivid language paints every feel like I could do something about it.” page to tell Zélie’s story and describe the Readers will be struck by world in which she lives. the unapologetic parallels Perhaps the most poignant attribute that Adeyemi creates Adeyemi has given her characters is the between the injustices that color of their skin. not only scar Zélie’s world, Every character in this story is black, but our own. but the word “black” hardly graces the In brave, unrelenting pages. Instead, Adeyemi chooses words ways, “Children of Blood and like “obsidian,” “copper” and “mahogany” Bone” is a story that brings to describe the warriors she wrote to life. a reverberating, bellowing Adeyemi said she writes only black voice to a topic that is all too characters because she never read about Courtesy photo
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Aggie softball conquers TWU Mason Orso
Texas Woman’s then obtained an RBI double, but CU responded with a sacrifice fly. Sports Editor In the bottom of the third, the Pioneers put their second At 6 p.m., April 11, the Aggie softball team defeated Texas run of the game, making the score to 5-2. Busby made two more RBI’s in the top of the fourth inning Woman’s with a 10-2 win. Cameron pushed momentum early by scoring four runs in to put the Aggies up 7-2. CU junior Kaylyn Smith led off the inning with a hit-bythe top of the first inning. pitch and then Busby singled to bring two home. The Aggies lead the inning with four doubles by CU freshman Webb walked to load the bases. freshman Khmari Edwards, junior Callie Busby, senior The CU backstop then swung the ball up the middle Abbey Warren, and freshman Kylie French, scoring four allowing two to cross home plate. runs.
CU’s 10-2 lead caused the game to go into a run-rule victory. Edwards led the team with three hits, one run and one RBI. Busby came in second with two hits, four runs and two RBI’s. The Aggies are now 27-12 on the year and 14-8 in Lone Star Conference play. At 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., April 12, the Aggies will finish off the three-game series with a doubleheader at Texas Woman’s. For more information about Aggie softball, visit cameronaggies.com.
Cameron falls 4-11 against Angelo State Mason Orso Sports Editor At 1 p.m., April 7, The Aggies fell behind 4-11 against Angelo State in San Angelo, Texas. The Rams scored first buy hitting a home run in the first inning and another in the third inning. Down 2-0, Cameron retaliated with a two-run home run in the fourth inning off the bat of CU senior Myles Miller. CU junior Dillon Turney walked earlier in the inning and then came around to score on the two-out long ball by Miller. Angelo State battled back with a four-run inning in the bottom of the frame to take a 6-2 lead. The Aggies prevented Angelo State from scoring in the next three innings. In the bottom of the eighth inning, No. 11 Jackson Hardy from the Rams added five more to the scoreboard, giving them an 11-2 advantage. Turney and Miller scored again in the top of the ninth to add two more
runs for the Aggies. Turney managed a base hit into left field with one out, and Miller clobbered another long ball into outfield making the game 11-4 at the top of the ninth inning. Back-to-back singles by Hayden Jaco and Beau Williams put two runners on for Jordan HarrisonDudley, who popped out to center field to end the game. Cameron recorded six hits in the game, four of which came in the ninth inning, alone. Turney went 2-3 with two runs scored, while Miller had a 2-4 day with two runs scored and four RBI. The CU bullpen struck out two batters and gave up five earned runs on eight hits and four walks. CU’s record dropped to 15-22 overall and 6-6 in league play. They are now fourth in the conference standings, while the Rams remain in first with a 10-2 record. At 7 p.m., April 18, the Aggies will play Eastern New Mexico at home.
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Weber no longer only female doctor in MLB Shannon Ryan
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started with the Sox. She has seen more Tribune News Service professional sports teams hiring women in that role; Shortly after the White she’s now one of three Sox won the 2005 World female head physicians in Series, Kathy Weber MLB. received an invitation from “Times are changing,” Major League Baseball’s team physicians association she said. A sign of that progress asking if team doctors had Courtesy Tribune News Service appeared when Weber any researchofthey would like to present at the winter arrived at Sox spring training this year. With a meetings. full-time female massage Weber, at the time the therapist also on staff, a only female head physician lock had been added to the in MLB, noticed the letter shower-room door. was addressed, “Dear “We have a bathroom,” gentlemen.” When Weber said Weber, who said she presented her research on has had to cover windows MRSA at the meetings, with a towel so she could the association president clean up. “We have to share publicly apologized to her. it with the guys, but we get “I’m like, ‘What for?’ “ a lock now.” Weber recalled. “He said, Rarely, though, does ‘I should have said, “Dear Weber, a sports medicine gentlemen and woman.” doctor with Midwest “We all had a laugh.” Orthopaedics at Rush Ten years later, Weber University Medical Center, became the first woman think about gender at elected president of that work. organization, and she She was a high school was one of the first two basketball, volleyball and female team physicians in track athlete growing up in the NBA when she began Indianapolis. She also ran working for the Bulls in track at Mount St. Joseph 2005, a year after she
University and has become an avid marathon runner. She has undergone several surgeries for injuries, which she said helps her relate to the athletes she treats as patients. “I’m just a competitive person,” Weber said. “This is in so many ways a dream job.” Weber sees patients during the day, often before heading to the ballpark or stadium. “This is a busy time for me,” she said, noting the overlap of the Bulls and Sox seasons. She covers about 25 Sox home games per season and can work as many as 90 hours per week. On Tuesday, she covered the Sox during the day and the Bulls at night. Weber said she was going to “pray there’s no rain delay.” “You have to be ready for anything,” she said. That was true when she received a call last season from the Sox that pitcher Danny Farquhar had suffered a stroke.
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Presidential run-off; VP and Treasurer elected Derek Snow
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On April 2, Cameron University’s Student Government held a campus-wide election for their officer positions: President, Vice-President and Treasurer. Director of Campus Life Leslie Cothren sent the ballot through email to all Cameron students. For President, the candidates are current Senators Darius Morris, Greyson Basham and Treasurer Whitney Brown. In the Vice-Presidential campaign, the two candidates were Senator Cecelia Brown and Senator Kaysa Williams. Representative Jose Olivo ran uncontested for the Treasurer position. Students cast a total of 269 votes in the SGA election. To be officially elected into the position, the candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote plus one. Voters officially elected Olivo as Treasurer, and Cecilia Brown won the Vice-Presidency. In the Presidential election, SGA called a run-off due to no candidate fully receiving 50 percent of the vote; the two final candidates for the next election are Whitney Brown and Darius Morris. Brown is the current treasurer
of SGA, and she has been a seeks to fix some problems within as the need for American Sign approachable.” representative for SGA for the SGA, such as apathy and the need Language as a possible foreign In her statement, Brown said: “I past year. She also represented for increased passion. language option. have [the] drive and passion for it,” the Student Alumni Association “I want to bring ideas,” she said, In final remarks, Senator and that she has “done a lot within of which she is also an executive “and give people the information Morris spoke on his character, the organization and ou0tside the officer. they can build upon in order to and said that he is “someone organization.” Morris has been an SGA make change.” who’s dependable and someone The run-off election ballot will Senator for the past year. Morris Brown said she seeks who [students] can easily talk be sent out via student email on said he also has been working improvements across campus, such to… and someone who’s easily April 16. with student housing for three years. Both candidates have listed improvements that can be made at Cameron and in the student government. Morris said he wants to reach out to students to “figure out what they worry about, and what they want to see happen.” Specifically, Morris said he loves the activity on campus, but he wants to see an increase in activities on campus due to their impact on Representing Cameron: Acting SGA President Luis Jaquez (left) and Acting Treasurer student success. Whitney Brown (right) address the SGA student body about the recent elections. Brown said she
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These stories are a product of “The Cameron Collegian,” published in Volume 78 , Issue 9 on Nov. 8, 2004. Graphics by Madison Lyda
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