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“I really liked the idea of like getting everyone from one major together and socializing,” She said. “Especially if performance is encouraged. That’s really cool to Additionally,me.”the Assistant Professor and Director of Composition Dr. Carie Schneider said that Cameron’s composition program recently underwent some transformations to ensure Cameron meets the course equivalency project requirements, so general education credits are transferable across Oklahoma.“Wewanted to ensure that the new curriculum was in line with that transfer standards,” Schneider said. “We also wanted to update it to make sure we were focused on real-world genres of writing.”
“I was super anxious,” Deuel said. “But I figured poetry is an easier way to talk to people than small talk.”Deuel said she would be interested in attending more events like this one.
“I kind of want to try to start writing, like, short stories,” Reak said. “I’ve been reading a lot of historical fiction lately because I just find it fascinating to learn about the past and different cultures.”Attendees at the event were able to sign up and perform during the open mic part of the meet-andgreet.One of the performers was freshman Communication major Samantha Deuel.
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“In the spring, we are going to run a seminar that has some federal aviation association teachers,” He said. “It is going to be a course in drone operation. So, operating drone cameras.”Underwood said that he wants to help grow and strengthen the programs in the department.
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Schneider said that last year, the department created a new, free digital in-house textbook.
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Reak said she enjoys writing fiction.
“I love these people,” Underwood said. “I like working with the students. It’s a large department, with a lot of different things going on.”
Freshman Journalism and Media Production major Lindsey Reak said she was excited to attend. “I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people with the same interests as me,” Reak said. “I really like writing a lot. I hope I can make a career out of it.”
“One aspect of building the programs is just keeping up with
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At 2 p.m. on Sept. 8 in Nance Boyer room 2005, the Communication, English and Foreign Languages (CEFL) department hosted a meet and greet event for majors and minors of thatStudentsdepartment.could walk in and enjoy food and drinks, register to win a door prize, and interact with other students and professors in the CEFL department.ThenewCEFL department chair, Dr. Von Underwood, was present at the event and said he felt happy about becoming the new department chair, even though he said it can sometimes be a challenging job.
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“Now we have a textbook that’s fully online,” Schneider said. “It’s zero dollars. It’s designed exactly for what our students need to learn in our classes.”Cameron’s CEFL department hosted an essay contest and the contest winners were published in the new in-house textbook as the best examples of class cameron.edu.Underwooddepartment,aboutclassCompositionanywillcuwrite/.open.ocolearnok.org/canrhetoricalgetcouplethisofgoingSchneiderand“Studentsassignments.wonmoney,theygotpublished,”said.“Wearetodoanotherroundthatessaycontestspring.There’saessayswedidn’texamplesfor,likeanalysis.”Thefreeonlinetextbookbefoundathttps://TheCEFLdepartmentbelookingforessaywritteninaoneortwoin2022atCameron.FormoreinformationtheCEFLcontactatvonu@
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Teaching and Learning. Student workers provide a wide variety of tutoring subjects such as: Writing, APA style, MLA style, biology,psychology,chemistry and accounting.
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Upon visiting the CFW, students are greeted by friendly faces such as Makenna Hill, a student tutor at Cameron University, who is working on staff for students who need help in psychology and located throughout room where students can choose to work on coursework or study for writing success. is available at the CFW from through Thursday; evening hours, can schedule tutoring from through in the McMahon Library Center for direct by email: CFW@cameron.edu calling (580) 581 –2932.
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defined as any type of change that causes strain.”psychologicalemotional,physical,orThereare different types of stress that people cantypeaacuteForexperience.canexample,stressisveryshort-termofstressthatbepositiveor
The sense of community found within the library is almost impossible to duplicate. The libraries we
Stress is common, especially for college students trying to juggle school with other obligations. As someone who tends to take on a multitude of responsibilities simultaneously, I understand how much stress can affect a person.
stress hormones, our immune system, appetite, breathing, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health.” Since sleep affects so many different aspects of our health, it is crucial that we try to get enoughWhatsleep.aresome strategies you can use to improve your own sleep?
giving a speech or taking an exam. This helps me clear my mind, be calmer and be more Therefocused.areother types of meditation, such as visualization meditation, chanting meditation using a mantra such om. I recommend trying different types of meditation so you can figure out which ones you like best. If you want to, you can do multiple kinds of meditation a week or within a day if you have the time and the opportunity to do so.
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Libraries have had to find a way to compete, and to do so have partnered with companies like Overdrive and Hoopla to lend out free digital items with a library card.
more distressing; and is the
It is crucial for people to learn how to cope with stress in healthyBeforeways.we can discuss how to combat stress, we must first define what stress “StressScott,Elizabethis.Ph.D.states,canbe
Society is constantly advancing, and the necessity of libraries has not diminished with it; in fact, libraries are keeping up the pace, always there to meet our needs.
When Amazon launched their first Kindle e-reader in 2007, it changed the game. Their 2008 purchase of the company Audible further cemented them as a leader in the bookselling industry by making reading more convenient and accessible through their products and services.
The Lawton Public Library, for example, offers access to apps to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and more. A library card also provides free access to software for language learning, online tutoring and job resources.
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What else can we do other than meditation and deep breathing to help us deal with stress? We can exercise. As many of you likely know, exercise can stimulate the production of a chemical called endorphins in the brain. Endorphins can improve your mood and serves as a natural painkiller for your body.Harvard Medical School states, “Exercise reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol.” This means that exercise is not only good for your physical health, but it can also improve your mental health.
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can be sent by mail, by e-mail to cameron.eduaggiecentral@ortheymaybedropped off to the Academic Commons 101. Our Views
The library offers computers and printers which are covered through student fees. The newest addition to the Cameron library is Aggie Books and Brew, located in the front Koehleratrium.isafrequent visitor of the Cameron library, typically coming daily between classes or shifts at the Center for Writers. Though she is at the library frequently, she rarely sees other students taking advantage of the facilities.
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Moreover, you can use deep breathing techniques to help cope with stress too. Deep breathing increases the oxygen supply to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest, relaxation and digestion. You can even try incorporating deep breathing into your meditation.
Since we have identified some things that cause stress, let’s determine a few ways to deal with stress, so that it does not become overwhelming.First,youcan try meditation. There are different types of meditation you can try. You can do mindfulness meditation. I like to practice 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation before
Getting enough sleep is also vital for managing stress. According to Dr. Michael Twery, sleep “affects growth and
You can try deep breathing exercises before bed. Limit your caffeine. Try to read a physical book before bed instead of being on your phone or computer because the light from some of your devices can disrupt your sleep. Stretch before bed. Try to perform an activity that is Anotherrelaxing.thing you can do if you are feeling stressed is to reach out to your support system. This can include family, friends, a mentor, a therapist— whoever supports and comforts you. It is okay if you do not have an extensive support system; just try to find someone who can lend an ear and be empathetic.
most common type of stress that people encounter daily. Chronic stress is longterm stress that seems to be inescapable andOthernever-ending.formsof stress include episodic acute stress, which is essentially acute stress that seems to run rampant and be a way of life for a person. It creates a life of ongoingEustressdistress.isamore positive type of stress that can keep you energized and excited. Some stress can be good for you and keep you motivated. It is when stress becomes overwhelming that it becomes an issue for people.
If you need to build a good support network, try to put yourself out there in the world. Maybe volunteer for an organization, join a club or try to get to know some of your neighbors or coworkers better. A sound support system can be highly beneficial when you start to feel overwhelmed with stress.Stress is prevalent in our lives, so it is imperative that we learn how to deal with it well and in a healthy manner. I hope that with these tips, you will all learn how to cope with daily stressors in a healthier and more effective way.
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visit today are often not the same as those of the past: dimly lit with the only conversation existing within muffled tones, often eliciting a hush from the librarian. Nowadays, libraries are epicenters for conversation, encouraging both patrons and staff to interact with one another.Libraries have consistently served those in marginalized communities. On their website, Wayland Free Public Library in Massachusetts posted an article titled, “7 Reasons Libraries Are Essential, Now More Than“InEver.”today’s political climate, libraries have become centers for the movement that supports women, immigrants, people of color, the LGBTQ community, and those facing religious persecution,” the article states. “They are free public spaces that allow everyone to feel safe and to find opportunity.”
English Education student Scotlyn Koehler enjoys going to the library, as she finds it to be a safe space.
Sundials, VHS tapes, and iceboxes: all things which have been relegated to the past due to a constantly progressing society. My question is, where do libraries fit in this scope? With the digital age well in motion, it’s hard to imagine libraries have an easy road ahead of them.As
“Everyone knows there’s a library here,” Koehler says. “I don’t know if they fully know all the access they have to Koehlerthings.”uses the various rooms available for reservation, such as meeting rooms and carrels, as well as the new study pods. She often uses the library for checking out books relevant to her coursework, but also finds the online resources just as helpful, such as EBSCO for finding sources for her writing. The Cameron library is always adding new services, both in-person and digitally.
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“I just love the experience of going to the library, just taking your time,” Koehler said. “It’s such a calm
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There is a multitude of other things that can cause these various types of stress. There can be stress caused by relationships, school, work, conflict or issues in the household, financial issues, or even internal issues such as depression or Stressorsanxiety.canbe internal or external, and both types can lead to some psychological, emotional, physical and behavioral issues.
Amazon is dominating the bookselling industry with Kindle e-books and Audible audiobooks, the libraries we once knew just cannot compete in terms of convenience.Don’tthrow away your library card just yet though. We need to re-evaluate libraries as they continue to advance into the modern age and attempt to meet the needs of the evolved.
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like the original film – even if it is a little different.Doesthe film have flaws?Perhaps, but at the moment, I cannot remember any faults with the film while writing this review.
Daytona Beach,” Barrow said.Cameron University student Tiffany Estes (artist name Tiffany Nicole), was among the competitors at this live
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he says to Maverick is encouraging and a bit heartwarming.Theentirecast is amazing, and most of the characters are likable as well. Many of the callbacks to the original film are either heartwarming or heartbreaking, depending on the context of the
Not only is “Maverick” a worthy successor to the original film “Top Gun,” but also surpasses“Maverick”theoriginal in every way imaginable.
My Rating: 4.8 / 5
film, that does not mean he is not important to story. Between the events of the first film and its sequel, Maverick has earned several honors, but his Maverick.IcemantogroundedneverMaverickonlytrouble.intoMaverickhasinsubordinationrepeatedgottenconstantThereasonhasbeenisduethefactthatprotectsIcemancommunicates
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“I competed in the inaugural Art Battle back in 2019 and did not make it to the final round,” Estes said. “I am very excited to have another opportunity to perform at Art Battle. There is a lot of amazing talent and I feel honored to be among them.”
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“Maverick” honors its predecessor in the best waysConsideringpossible. Val Kilmer’s recent health issues, I was not sure whether or not he would be in the film, and as a pleasant surprise, he does appear.Italso provides a
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At 7 p.m. on Aug. 20, a new season of Art Battle kicked off inside of the iconic Big Blue building in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas.Art Battle is a live painting competition, hosted by the Wichita Falls Art Association, where 12 artists duel against one another in three rounds, and one overall winner is declared.Winners of Regional Finals from across the country compete for a cash prize, a large trophy, and year-long status as the Best Live Painter in America, with a spot in the Art Battle World toadvancegetroundsWichitahisBobChampionship.EventcoordinatorBarrowtalkedaboutexpectationsfortheFallsevent.“WeareholdingsomeherehopingwecanoneofourpeopletofarenoughtogotheRegionalFinalsin
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Among the most successful films of 2022, “Top Gun: Maverick” has earned over 1.4 billion dollars during its theatrical run. As of right now, this film is the highest grossing film that lead actor Tom Cruise has starred in.
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This review contains spoilers.
scene.Like his father did in the original film, Rooster sings “Great Balls of Fire” in the film.
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Any fans of the original 1986 film will, more likely than not, love this film. The cinematography is breathtaking. Tom Cruise is among the best actors in Hollywood right now, and he is excellent in this film. In his performance as Maverick, he is as charming and confident as he was in the original 1986 film.
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through text, which is done respectfully and smartly. Since Kilmer suffered from throat cancer, he has difficulty speaking. Knowing this, I was not sure if he would actually talk in the film. He does speak, and what
This scene is both a nice reference to the original film, but is also a sad reminder of what happened to Rooster’s father. The film even has its own beach scene, just
20 minutes to paint their best work in front of an audience. The audience circles the painters, as they watch the artists create a masterpiece. Each winner is determined by audience votes. Each event ends with a silent auction of the paintings created that evening. A portion of the proceeds go back to the artists.Art Battle hosts monthly events in fifty cities worldwide.
become a pilot, but this is a promise that Maverick breaks by the end of the film.
film, at least in my opinion, is a decent film, “Maverick” is far beyond anything I could have imagined. Upon hearing about this film, I was very indifferent and thought it was only going to be a lackluster sequel that nobody asked for. My mind was changed upon reading the extremely positive reviews and actually watching the film.This film has no right to be as good as it actually is. I was blown away. The action, the special effects, acting and soundtrack are absolutely stellar.Itwas also great to hear Kenny Loggins’s “Danger Zone” again.
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The film follows a classic passing-the-torch type of narrative in which Maverick (Cruise) instructs a new group of pilots in the TOPGUN program. One of the pilots is Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of his best friend and fellow pilot Goose, who died in the first film, an event that Maverick blames himself for.This is one of the many aspects of the sequel that I love – where the heart of the film is.
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paining event. She made it to the final round, with three other artists. One artist traveled all the way from Chicago to Wichita Falls just to participate.
we plan the events from start to finish. I enjoy that and I like seeing the event actually get completed and stuff like that. It’s really fun to see all the progress.”
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university is finally starting to open up completely, the campus staff has been encouraging students to get more involved again.Toconclude the pep rally, the lights turned down and the music turned up. Students got a first glimpse at the volleyball team as the announcer showcased each player coming out on the court. One by one, each player came
“They started out with introducing Ole Kim,” McFadden said. “Then cheerleaders came out and did a couple cheers, taught the crowd what kind of cheers they do so they can join in and really cheer on the squad. Then, we ended with some Minute to Win It games so that way the crowd had some participation and could have some fun, too.”Ole Kim is Cameron’s mascot and is in charge of heightening the energy of the fans and getting students more involved. After the introduction of Ole Kim, the Aggie spirit team came out and taught the fans the Cameron fight song.Saige Schmidt, a sophomore, got to hang out with Ole Kim and participate in the “Myevent.favorite part is the interaction with the team and with
Black also explained a bit more about what PAC does and how the organization contributes to other events on campus.
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Lipkit.” Carter said. “She’s number four.”
After the introduction of players, fans watched a volleyball scrimmage where the CU team played against themselves. Halfway through, campus life hosted a serving contest where students would try and hit the ball onto an empty pizza box. If they hit it, they won a freeStudentspizza. who attended had a blast at the pep rally and unwindstudentsasintroduceascrimmage.volleyballItwasgreatwaytotheteamswellasgiveachancetoandhavefun
more about the other groups on campus.
The Student Involvement Fair is held at the beginning of each semester and aims to promote student organizations and campus departments.
“We just need more students to show up,” Schmidt said. “We need to get into the Aggie spirit.”
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Campus life actively provided fresh popcorn for students who stopped to visit.
Aggie spirit: Emberlynn Carter and her friend Kenzie Poplin celebrate catching a signed ball from their friend on the volleyball team.
Cameron’s Greek Life also participated in the Student
Heads up: Students try their best to hit a pzza box from across the gym to score themselves some free food.
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For more information about a specific organization or department, reach out to campus life or a member of that organization.
out and threw a signed mini volleyball into the stands for fans to catch and keep.Emberlynn Carter, a sophomore, came to the pep rally and scrimmage with her friends to support the team.
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Schmidt made an observation about his disappointment with the number of students in the stands.
At 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Aug. 24, the Programming Activities Council (PAC) hosted Cameron University’s Student Involvement Fair. Students from different departments and organizations set up tables in the Science Complex court lawn inviting students to participate in the event.Previously known as the Student Organization Fair, the newly branded Student Involvement fair aims to be more inclusive to all activities on campus, rather than just the organizations.
“We host activities around campus like paint night, craft night, and stamped rings, like novelty items and graband-gos,” Black said. “We’re a good introductory program for people to come and see and meet new people around campus. Our meetings are Mondays at 6:15 in the Buddy Green Room on the second floor of the MCC.”
“My favorite part about being in the Involvement Fair,” Weatherspoon said, “is seeing all the bright, beautiful, young faces coming on campus. Some of them are a little lost and people don’t know their own identity. I love to be able to help them out with that.”
“We know that students can get involved in different departments as well as student organizations,” McFadden said, “so we wanted to be as inclusive as possible and include as many departments. For an example, we have HR (Human Resources) here. They’re here to let students know that there’s jobs on campus that they can join. Student Support Services is here to help get some people enrolled in that. So, as many opportunities that the students would have, they were more likely to join Duringsomething.”theevent, departments and organizations walked around visiting with students and learning
At 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 18, Cameron University concluded the first week of the fall 2022 semester by hosting a pep rally and volleyball scrimmage in the Aggie Gym. Throughout the week, students were invited to come out and show off their school spirit by watching vouchers,$5doorstationedlifeteam.Cameron’sperformedandinparticipatingandactivitiescheersbyspiritCampusstaffwasatthegivingoutconcessionfoam fingers, and pom poms to students enjoyedMcFadden,life,ofattended.whoCoordinatorcampusDanieltheopportunity to work and watch the event.
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Tables were set up along the walkways of the lawn for students to receive information about various groups as they went to and from their classes.
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the cheerleaders and with Ole Kim.” Schmidt said, “I beat Ole Kim in a dance battle; that was pretty cool.”
semester we host sisterhoods, we raise money for any cancer centers in our area, and we also have lots of fun just hanging out and having a family around us to support and encourage each other throughout our hardThetimes.”Student Involvement Fair and similar events are great opportunities for Cameron’s departments, clubs, and other student organizations to get together and encourage students to get more involved on campus.TheVice President of the Black Student Association, Mikel Weatherspoon, is always looking for excuses to pull people out of their comfort zones and be more involved.
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The volleyball team lined up outside the gym to sign posters for students.
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upcoming season.
They spent their time at the fair scouting out potential new members and sharingaboutinformationtheirchapters.RamonaVillegas,rushcoordinatorandstandard’sboardmemberoftheOmegaZetaThetasorority,explainedherorganization’sroleoncampusandintheLawtoncommunity.“OurorganizationisOmegaZetaThetaandourphilanthropyiscancerresearchandawareness,”Villegassaid.“Throughoutthe
after the first week of classes.Atthe conclusion of the locationsaspictureoutpostersscrimmage,werehandedthatincludedaoftheteamwellasdatesandfortheir
Involvement Fair in preparation for the upcoming recruitment week.
Daniel McFadden, coordinator of Campus Life, discussed the name change and the plans for this event for the future semesters.
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just popped up at the time, and I followed those paths; for right now, I’m really happy with coaching and running my small business.”
Kenny officially joined the Aggies in March while the tryouts were ongoing and said that the transition so far is going smoothly.
“It has been a very easy transition,” Kenny said. “The whole faculty that I work with has been very helpful with any questions I’ve had.”
“With any new coach there is always gonna be changes,” Kenny said. “But overall there is history and tradition already established at Cameron so I would like to continue to build on that, I’m not here to revamp and redo an entire program.”
“Post college, I worked with my previous dance studio,” Kenny said. “I was creating the end of year recital videos, and I really loved doing it.”
After college, Kenny took on jobs at a dance studio where she not only would teach students new moves but also produce their media content.
Although she has not given up on her goals when it comes to journalism, right now Kenny is committing all of her focus to the new role.
Griggs is a very active member on the Cameron campus; he is a secretary for the school’s Circle K International (CKI) program, as well as being the current Grand Master of Ceremonies for the Kappa Sigma fraternity.There,he is responsible for overseeing all event coordination and planning activities around campus.
“I don’t know if there was ever a moment where I was certain that I didn’t want to pursue communications,” Kenny said. “Other interests had
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Griggs is a computer science major and was a multiple sport athlete at Marlow high school.
“Ever since I was a little kid I’ve had a fascination with technology and computers,” Griggs said. “So I decided to expand on my limited knowledge and pursue a college degree.”
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Griggs is excited to see the full scope of what his first year on the team will be like. While he has enjoyed practices and pep rallies, he is ready for the full experience of a live game and how being on the team will benefit him.“I’m looking forward to the growth it will bring,” Griggs said. “Both growing as an athlete and as a leader alongside my fellow teammates.”
Griggs has high hopes for himself and his team as he prepares to get into the full swing of the athletic season.
While Kenny is ready to implement her own style to the team she also does not want to make too many changes when it comes to how the team operates.
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Although his time on the squad has been brief, he has been enjoying the new experiences that being on the team has provided him.
Griggs decided to come to Cameron after he transferred from OU in his freshman year.
Get to know new Aggie Spirit Coach: Sierra Kenny
“It’s been an amazing experience,” Griggs said. “We had a camp where they showed more collegiate and competition style cheers so that was a really interesting experience for me since it’s my first year.”
Dylan Griggs is a new face on the Aggie spirit team.
Griggs said his decision to focus on computer science was an easy one as he has had a special interest in them for quite some time.