The Cameron University Collegian: September 30, 2013

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Food Bank services community Carson Stringham Copy Editor

Cameron University is named a military friendly school for the fourth year.

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While the coming of the fall and winter seasons generally means a fond look into a future filled with family and holiday cheer, for those who have fallen on hard times, they are a harsh reminder of empty cupboards and dreams that may not come true. This is where the Lawton Food Bank comes in.

The Lawton Food Bank, established in 1985, has become a staple of the Lawton community, providing everything from food to clothes, toys and toiletries for those in need of a helping hand.

A non-profit organization that is independently funded through donations, the Lawton Food Bank has received help from many different groups at Cameron, including clubs and Greek organizations.

Jeri Mosiman, Executive Director for the Lawton Food Bank, said she is thankful for the help the food bank has received from the volunteer efforts of the Cameron community.

“We love the golf team!”

Mosiman said. “Whenever there is a bad weather day, Coach Hrnciar brings the team over to help us out. We

Photo by Carson Stringham

Supply run: Executive Director for the Lawton Food Bank Jeri Mosiman surveys the food and other supplies that the Lawton Food Bank has stored in their building. The food bank was established in 1985 as a non-profit organization. know that they would like to be out there playing, but we like it when they come and help.

Sometimes we hope for bad weather.”

Mosiman also said she appreciates the various athletic teams – baseball, volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball – as well as the Health, Physical Education and Recreation clubs and the various fraternities and sororities who have either donated their time and money or held canned food drives.

“We appreciate the food drives because not only do we need the food, but it helps to raise awareness,” Mosiman said.

Mosiman believes CU PLUS Scholars are a big help because many will volunteer their time between their college classes. She said once a volunteer has learned how the food bank is run, it becomes easier for them to just stop by and lend a hand. All a willing person need do is fill out an agreement form – detailing

the rules and regulations of the food bank – and then they are good to go. However, all volunteers must wear closed toe shoes and clean, presentable clothing.

As budget cuts to programs like Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may be in the near future, Mosiman is worried what these cutbacks might mean for the food bank.

“It is not our intention to anyone’s sole source of food,”

Business forum keeps focus on the oil and gas industry Doris Lambert brings Bella Voce recital to the public.

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Student Life

Students create bookmarks for “Getting Crafty With Your Service” series.

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Sports

Aggie Volleyball takes on Eastern New Mexico.

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Sarah Brewer Staff Writer

Experts in the Oklahoma oil and gas industry got down to business when discussing issues that exist within the economic sector and challenges that could arise in the near future.

Made possible by the Cameron University Bill W. Burgess Jr. Business Research Center (BRC), representatives from various state organizations were in attendance during a forum titled “The Changing Dynamics: Looking Back to Go Forward.” The forum took place on the afternoon of Sept. 24 at the CETES Conference Center and was open to the public at no cost.

Opening remarks from Dr. Syed Ahmed, the director of the CU BRC, set the tone of the discussion.

“As you know, oil and gas is the premiere industry in Oklahoma,” he said. “According to a recent study by Oklahoma City University, over the two-year period, the industry added 12,000 jobs, including 4,000 jobs to the self-employed. This sector contributed an estimated $52 billion in gross state product, $28 billion in personal income and 344,503 jobs in 2011.”

After citing these figures, Dr. Ahmed gave Dr. John Camey, the Dean of the CU School of Business, the honor of introducing the keynote speaker.

Commissioner Dana Murphy, from The Oklahoma Corporation Commission, also addressed the current

state. Murphy has over 20 years of experience in the petroleum industry including owning and operating her own private law practice specializing in oil and gas title, regulatory practice and transactional work as a geologist in the state petroleum industry.

Since the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulates oil and gas drilling, production and environmental protection within the state of Oklahoma, Murphy was able to draw from her experiences to explain how each facet of the industry continues to affect commerce.

Highlighting the impact of significant changes within the oil and gas industry in areas of technology, water conservation, air quality and electric infrastructure, her presentation took a look at the past as well as the present to make predictions about the future.

She cited the 2011 Shale Reservoir Development Act as one of the most significant pieces of legislation since the inception of the Pooling Statue of the 1930s. Otherwise known as HB 1909, the law modernizes Oklahoma oil and gas statutes to accommodate technological advances associated with horizontal drilling in shale reservoirs.

“One of the most critical pieces of the oil and gas production industry in the state of Oklahoma is the ability to use these wells,” Commissioner Murphy said. “It is becoming

Photo by Sarah Brewer

Back to business: Commissioner Dana Murphy speaks during the “Changing Dynamics: Looking Back to Go Forward” business forum. more and more critical — whether it is on the supply side or the actual active drilling and disposal — this complete water cycle is becoming more and more important, and I think you are seeing producers move toward the situation of having to recycle the water and finding other mediums to carry hydraulic fracturing.”

Hydraulic fracturing — or more commonly known as fracking — is a technique in which water is mixed with sand and chemicals, and the mixture is injected at high pressure into a wellbore to create fractures.

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she said. “We are just trying to help people out and get them through a hard time. Most people who come to us are just that, they’re circumstantial customers; however, that could change.”

July was a very hard time for the food bank; in that month alone, they provided assistance to over 1,017 families.

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SGA elects senators Tyler Boydston Managing Editor

The ballots have been counted, and a new semester for Cameron University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has begun.

The elections, which took place on Sept. 10 and 11, resulted in new freshman senators being elected into new positions.

According to SGA President Kevin Stieb, the newly-elected senators bring new ideas to the table and different views based on their ages and class standing at the university.

“These students are largely underclassmen,” Stieb said.

“They represent the people who have a different perspective as upperclassmen in the legislative body, and hopefully they will make sure to bring this perspective into chambers. New ideas, improvements, and changes often come from these individuals because they have a fresh pair of eyes and notice things that we simply don’t.”

Students wishing to run in the SGA elections have to fill out a form in regards to their GPA, classification and major before they are put into the voting system.

After the student body gets their chance to vote, an online survey site counts the ballots automatically, allowing those in SGA to see the results.

Stieb said students wanting to see change on the CU campus only need to approach a member of SGA in order to get the process started.

“I would like the student body as whole to know that we are there for them,” Stieb said. “If they see something they think needs to be changed or have an idea that can be implemented to improve campus, they can come to us and we will look into the matter.

According to Stieb, students can approach any officer, senator or representative of SGA in regards to matters they feel need to be changed on campus.

“SGA is responsible for the Village, motorcycle parking spots, and the tobacco free campus policy,” Stieb said. “We can relay what students want to the administration.”

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What a friend we have in Cameron

CU recognized as military friendly for fourth year Kaylee Jones

In order to make the 2014 list of Military Friendly Schools, a Assistant Managing Editor school’s score is determined by weighted categories, Cameron University is a such as: military military friendly school.

G.I. Jobs Magazine said so, four support on campus, academic years in a row. credibility, According to a Sept. 10 percentage press release, “this honor places of military Cameron in the top 20 percent students, of colleges, universities and trade academic schools that are doing the most credit for to embrace America’s veterans as military students.”

Lt. Col. David Zaccheus, Chair service, f lexibility of the Department of Military Sciences, said he was pleased with for military students, the ranking. veteran “I think it’s great,” Zaccheus said. “There are a lot of programs graduation rates, the university has put in place. government They provide an awful lot of approvals, student on-post opportunities to attend tuition assistance, classes. They have specific student survey, workshops on Ft. Sill. They also employment rates and have registration available as well military spouse policies. as counseling for your academics Cameron’s commitment to on post, which makes it extremely easy for active duty military folks.” active duty military, veterans

FOOD BANK continued from page 1 This year, Mosiman said the monthly total for families receiving assistance from the food bank has been around 850. The Lawton Food Bank has already been stockpiling supplies for their holiday boxes – complete holiday meals including everything from meat to potatoes to dessert.

Those boxes will be available for pick up on Nov. 4.

Mosiman said the food bank accepts any donations of clothes and household goods because it also offers assistance to families

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who have lost everything due to fire or flood.

Sometimes the food bank helps individuals who have had to leave their homes immediately due to dangerous circumstances – usually some type of domestic violence – and had to leave everything behind.

“If people come to us with those types of needs, we fill them up,” she said. “If we have pots and pans or sheets that fit your bed, we’ll load you up. Even if what you need is a bed, if we have one, it’s yours.” Because of the growing need in the community, the Lawton Food Bank is in the process of moving to its new location at 1819 SW Sheridan Rd. For more information on how to volunteer, contact Jeri Mosiman at (580) 353-7994.

and dependents has allowed for them to excel in these categories and earn a military friendly ranking for four consecutive years.

“There are so many folks that are connected to the military.

Academic affairs really sets up programs that allow both veterans and active duty [soldiers] to come in and do the programs that they like, and excel in either the civilian world or in bettering their education in the military,” Zaccheus said.

Such programs include Cameron’s dedication to allowing military and their dependents to attend CU at the in-state tuition

rate, providing computers for computer labs on post at Ft. Sill, as well as offering courses on post.

Cameron’s George D. Keathley Department of Military Science is commited to excellence as a whole.

The Commanche Battalion was named one of the top three Army ROTC squads in the country by the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America in 2011.

CU also boasted six cadets ranking in the top 10 percent of the nation according to the National Order of Merit List in 2012.

“The Lawton-Ft. Sill community is very intertwined,” Zaccheus said. “We have to be that way. I think Cameron has done a wonderful job, because not every town outside of a post is that intermixed... Here, we’ve allowed students to not only come to Cameron and get a quality education at an inexpensive price, but to do it while they’re serving.”

What you missed: CU @ Constitution Day Holden Rowe Staff Writer

Cameron University’s annual Constitution Day took place at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the CETES Conference Center.

A national celebration of the Constitution of the United States, Constitution Day serves as a call for academic conversation about the aged legal document.

Dr. Richard Longoria of the Political Science Department organized the discussion on the second amendment – “the right to bear arms.”

Mr. Jim White, a World War II veteran and former president of the Oklahoma Rifle Association, led the discussion.

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state is doing to harness its resources.

“I do not think the term ‘hydraulic fracturing’ is going away on in our lifetime,” Murphy said.

“There is a wide significance Whereas proponents of in numbers when recording hydraulic fracturing point to numbers in barrels or the economic benefits from gallons. When the public the amounts of formerly hears millions and millions inaccessible hydrocarbons of a gallons that is different.” the process can extract, According to Murphy, in opponents point to potential order to ensure that the state environmental impacts, oil and gas industry develops including contamination in the most appropriate way, of ground water, depletion consideration must be given of fresh water, risks to air to the three Es — efficiency, quality, noise pollution, energy and the environment. the migration of gases Photo by Sadie Jones “People used to say, and hydraulic fracturing ‘oh, in Oklahoma, we’re Ladie’s Night: Taylor Thompson provides competitors with information on the upcoming Miss Black CU Pageant. chemicals to the surface, depleted; our better days surface contamination from have come and gone,’” spills and the health effects Murphy said. “With the these could incur. advent of horizontal drilling Even though this and some other things in order to receive the scholarship. technique has come under Sadie Jones that are moving forward in Those who want to compete in the pageant must be a member international scrutiny, A&E Editor technology, that is really of the Ebony Society, must not be married and must be enrolled at Murphy said the public has changing the dynamic.”

CU as a full-time student. a demand to know how the The Miss Black CU Pageant Informational, held at 3 p.m.

“The pageant is not until Feb. 1,” Thompson said. “I encourage Sept. 18, provided a chance for Cameron University students everyone to become a member of the Ebony Society and pay the interested in competing to attend and receive information from one year membership fee of $10.” the Coordinator of Diversity Affairs and director of the pageant After explaining the requirements, Thompson discussed Taylor Thompson. the seven segments in which contestants will be competing in Hosted by the Ebony Society, the 35th “Dr. Valree Wynn Miss Black Cameron University Scholarship Pageant” will kick-off throughout the evening of the pageant.

The first segment is a 10-minute morning interview with Black History Month on campus at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Cameron the panel judges. The interview counts for 40 percent of the University Theatre.

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“The purpose the informational is to give students necessary Cameron Collegian, the official student The second and third segment — the Opening Number and information about the pageant and help everyone feel comfortable newspaper of Cameron University in Fitness Wear — are not judged. on stage.” Thompson said. “It gives them a chance to ask questions “The Opening Number segment of the show is meant for Lawton, Oklahoma. and also provides them with history of the pageant, the Ebony contestants to introduce themselves to the judges,” Thompson Society and the people who helped make this pageant a tradition said. “We want the contestants to be familiar with the Opening Books to sell? at CU.” Number and Fitness Wear segments because at the state pageant, After those in attendance introduced themselves, Thompson Need a roommate? those two segments are judged.” provided contestants with Wynn’s biography.

Classifieds are $4 for the first 20 words and The Ambassadorial Wear counts for 15 percent of the Wynn was born in Rockwall, Texas, and grew up in Sentinel $.12 for each additional word.

Okla. After she graduated from Douglass High School in Lawton, competition.

“This is something we added in our pageant because it kicksshe received her bachelor’s degree from Langston University, off black history month,” Thompson said. “For this segment, earned her master’s and a doctorate in English from Oklahoma How to advertise: contestants will select an African American woman whom they State University and taught at Douglas High School as well as Email aggiecentral@cameron.edu wish to portray on-stage. The segment requires a one minute and Lawton High School.

30 seconds biography of whoever they choose.” and request: Wynn joined Cameron’s faculty in 1966. Before retiring in The Talent portion counts for 30 percent.

1985, Wynn taught in the CU Language Arts Department for 19 The Evening Wear counts for 10 percent, and the Onstage Kaylee Jones years. She was the founding co-sponsor of the Ebony Society and Question and Answer— the last segment – counts for five percent the Miss Black CU Pageant.

Assistant Managing Editor of the competition.

The contestant crowned Miss Black CU will receive a threeor The first practice for Miss Black CU will be held on Oct. 11 in year tuition waiver from the university. After one year of service Charlene Belew the Shepler Ballroom. as Miss Black CU, the contestant will compete in the Miss Black Student Life Editor Students interested in participating can apply until Oct. 7 and Oklahoma pageant and will take part in the US Ambassador can contact Taylor Thompson at tthompson@cameron.edu for Pageant during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. aggiecentral.com/the-collegian/ Thompson said the winner must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher additional information.

Students prepare for Miss Black CU

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Ensemble Bella Voce voices variety Sarah Autry

the American Choral Directors Association, she Newswriting student also pooled her resources to find songs that suit allCameron University women choral groups. She presented its first vocal music performance of the used “YouTube” to listen to semester at 7:30 p.m. Sept. the songs to see how well they fit in to the concert.

16 at the McCutcheon “In organizing the Recital Hall with the all program, you want to pick womens voice ensemble, a few different styles of Bella Voce. songs and different tempos Chorus conductor because you don’t want and Cameron University everything to sound the Adjunct Professor Doris same. You want to keep Lambert formed the the audience interested 24-member group this and engaged,” she said. summer.

Before each song, “The concert was a Lambert provided the huge success,” Lambert said. “There was standing audience with a brief room only in the audience, history lesson about the song, the writer and the and they were extremely receptive and enthusiastic time period in which the and seemed to really enjoy song was written.

Sydney Marshall, a the variety of musical child in the audience, had styles we sang.” a couple of things to say The ladies performed about the performance. a wide range of music, “I really liked the from ballads, classical concert,” she said. “My music and spiritual favorite song was the ‘who songs to theatrical tunes, do you think you are’ jazz numbers and “pop” song by Jar of Hearts. I songs, showcased on Fox recognized it from the car.”

Network’s hit television Lambert and the ladies show “Glee.” who make up Bella Voce Lambert spent days said they were very happy in a music store trying with the way the program to find the perfect songs turned out. The audience for this group of women. included children, Extensive research went in to finding the music for students, family and friends of the performers. the performance.

“I looked at what other Event ushers added more chairs to the auditorium to all-women groups have accommodate the amount done before,” Lambert of people walking through said. the door.

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“Half of these ladies are teachers, and our schedules are all so complex,” Lambert said.

“Finding time to rehearse and perform is difficult.”

Many of the ladies were excited about joining the group because as educators, they’re on the conductor’s side all day, instructing others.

Lambert said the ensemble had the opportunity to work hard on challenging songs, sing for an audience and be proud of their performance.

Lambert has worked with many of these women in vocal groups through church and other community performances such as the Lawton Philharmonic. The only man involved in the group is Tom Willoughby, pianist, whom Lambert has known and has been friends with for more than ten years.

“He is a fine pianist,” Lambert said. “When I was thinking of someone who would be able to play and would enjoy it, I thought of him. I asked him and he accepted, which was a great thing.”

The next time any of the women will sing together will be in October when they begin to prepare Photo by Sarah Autry for Handel’s “Messiah,” which will be performed in December.

Performing as one: CU Adjunct Professor Doris Lambert conducts

the 24 member ensemble at 7:30 Sept. 16 in the McCuteon Recital Hall.

Upcoming: “Metamorphosis” Cameron University’s Department of Theatre Arts recently held a photo call for its upcoming production of Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” at 4 p.m. on Sept. 19 in the CU Theatre.

CU Theatre Director Dr. Deidre Onishi said this is her third show to direct since she began teaching at Cameron two years ago.

Onishi described the play as a series of Greek Myths retold in a modern

setting. The major theme of the play centers on metamorphosis — the idea of transformation.

“We have actors who change costumes and become other characters in the play,” Onishi said. “There is a lot of changing going on throughout the production.”

Onishi said the play is a diverse mix of stories about love and family: some are sad, some are happy and some are silly.

The cast of “Metamorphoses,” all of whom are CU students, built every prop

that is used, as well as each costume worn throughout the production.

The cast consists of Kimani Thompson, Byron Phillips, Divine Dennis, Dylan Bittner, Nicholas Mackiewicz, Alex Huff, Ashley Winfrey and Diane Denham.

“Metamorphoses” premiers at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, with follow up performances at the same time on Oct. 4 and 5; the final showing of the play will be a matinèe at 2 p.m. on Oct. 6. All performances will take place in the CU Theatre.

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New formula: Fusion of art and science Tyler Boydston Managing Editor

I had this huge collaboration growing up.”

Darling said she intended on studying science before she realized her appreciation of art.

“Initially, I wasn’t going to be an art student,” Darling said. “I was going to go into the sciences, but then I discovered that I like art, like drawing and expressing myself, so I chose that instead.”

According to Darling, the idea behind the art showcase began in the spring and involved a collaboration between departments.

“It was a spur of ideas from several different people at the same time,” Darling said.

“Last spring, the Art Guild said something about the collaboration of art and science together, so we spoke to the Dean of Sciences and he was

The arts and sciences have combined forces in a series of paintings based on scientific ideas and Albert Einstein. The paintings, done by Junior Art Major Sarah Darling, were put on display in the Science Building. A showcase for the pieces was held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 18.

The artwork have remained on display since the show.

Darling said Einstein was one of her idols, “He’s somebody that I really look up to, not only because of his genius and his physics and his ambitions in life but also because he was extremely creative.”

From her birth, Darling has been surrounded by the two opposing worlds.

Photos by Tyler Boydston “I grew up loving [Einstein] because my dad was a scientist Original piece: Darling’s painting “Depart.” and my mom is an artist, so

able to initiate this.”

Darling explained that upon the removal of her pictures from the Science Building, other artists’ works will be replace them, continuing the collaboration between the departments at CU. “They will be up until the end of October,” Darling said.

“Then other artists will be going up. I’m so excited for Across time: CU Art Major Sarah Darling showcased everybody else because the students who draw the human “Remain” at 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Science Building. body, like the muscles and the I can just make another one, whole art career: a dedication bones and tissues, will be on make some money and keep to art and science,” Darling display.” producing.” said. “I just collaborated them Darling is currently in the The senior art showcase together and showed the public process of trying to sell her takes place for CU art what I thought. I love science, works. students in April of their especially quantum mechanics “I didn’t really want to sell graduating year. Darling and physics. That’s my goal in them, only because my senior said her paintings in the life to fulfill, along with art. I show,” Darling said.

Science Building display like to depict things with that “Artists, when they a combination of her two illustrative form to combine graduate, have this huge show possible career paths in the these two together.” to present what they have done arts and the sciences. in their art career so far. I want “It was pretty much my to have my collection still, but

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The difference between wage and worth

Sarah Brewer Staff Writer

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I remember how he broke my heart.

He took me aside behind closed doors to deliver a monologue that was riddled with the kind of clichés that nobody hopes to hear: “You’re a bright girl,” he said, “but it’s not me; it’s you. “ Tears sprang to my eyes, but I fought hard to hold them back. He extended a tissue to me out of pity, and I took it to force the minute droplets back.

I could never allow the men that scorn me see me cry.

But when I lost my first full-time job after that meeting with the boss of my former employer, I saw how I was confusing making money with having happiness in my life. Losing my job hurt.

But it was not my heart that was breaking; instead, my pride and psyche was falling to pieces. In the process of grieving, though, I felt each subsequent stage of the healing process that many go through when recovering from a broken heart: shock, denial, bargaining, anger and acceptance.

Fumbling for a way to describe my feelings, I went on to equate the ache of losing my position with the pain that forms when a relationship fails. It seems foolish — and slightly perverse, perhaps — but after hearing others gush about how much they love their jobs, I thought I was in the right for associating love with labor.

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Three months before receiving my final paycheck, I was coveting a supervisory position at a department store that was on the verge of opening its doors to the community where I live. I let my ambition get the best of me when submitting my application, and despite lacking experience in the retail industry, I took a position that was wrong for me. Some select significant others that are wrong for them with the hope of making the relationship work — such desire becomes

too strong to deny. And I was very much ignoring the inevitable while the thrill of this this venture was very much alive.

Having a steady income gave me the security I was after, but making money did not make me happier — working over forty hours a week on my feet and then receiving criticism for my effort was exhausting; dealing with customers that took pleasure in taking their frustrations out on me was making me lose faith in humanity. Playing

into workplace politics was daunting; while I feel comfortable in most social situations, it was difficult for me to resort to the same manipulative tactics that were common means for others justifying the ends. I was losing my identity in this relationship with my work. But I knew it was trouble when I walked in to a mass hire event.

Some face as much pressure in finding a significant other as we do in obtaining a job that pays well. For some, first jobs are as forgettable as first loves.

In an interview with Cosmo, Lady Gaga dispenses acrimony in the guise of advice: she said, “Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams.

If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” However, her latest single, “Applause,” would attest otherwise: she thrives on validation, but she loves what she does as a performer.

It makes sense; the choice was hers.

Peers and professors will encourage students to pursue occupations that they love, but often, loving a regular 9 to 5 is not enough. In order to find fulfillment, one must find a place of employ where the love remains reciprocal throughout the relationship. It might seem impossible to expect more than a paycheck from a job or a significant that continues to disappoint, but worthwhile jobs will love its employees back.

We accept the love we think we deserve; we apply for the jobs that we think we might get. But remember this: Your wages do not determine your worth; your title does not define who you are.

Now, Dear Reader, if you ever find yourself mourning the loss of employment, you know where this is going: get out there, and work like your heart has never been broken.

Examining the unexamined student life puzzles is unique because it is based on what why we want a degree, why we came to Cameron, what we are studying and what we are going to use these studies for later in life.

Some of us will get jobs soon. Some of us already have jobs while longing for something different/ something more. Some of us will even go on to graduate school, law school or some other institution.

Each decision we make is a puzzle piece. Do not forget that each piece is a smaller Casey Brown part of a larger whole: the Staff Writer puzzle itself. We have to Why are you here? simultaneously keep track Life is a series of of the small picture and the decisions. The decision to big picture. come to college came after I came to college to get a asking a question or as an degree, to better myself, to answer to a question. What begin a new legacy for my will I do after high school? family and to have access to Maybe your parents and jobs that require more than teachers asked (or told) you a high school diploma. Now to go to college. Maybe you that I am in the middle of came back to college after a the process, having had the break, like I did. Maybe you last three years to adjust are here because you think to college life, I am taking it is what you are supposed a pause to re-examine to do, or because you have and reinterpret my initial children and you want intentions for enrolling in a better life for them or college. I like to keep track because you wanted to live of another three things: in a foreign country. where I’ve come from, where The question now is I am now and where I am what do we do while we going. are here? Socrates said A lot of my preconceived the unexamined life is not notions about what it would worth living. Since the be like to go to college college experience—as have been shattered. For what we are doing now is example, the scene in Dead commonly referred to— is Poets Society in which a part of our lives, we must Robin Williams stands on examine why we are here. top of a desk and delivers an While we are here, we have impassioned, loud speech countless more decisions to to his students about the make. We have to answer: importance of loving writing What is your major? What has never happened in any do you want to do after of the classrooms I have you graduate from college? ever been in. My professors What classes are you taking constantly remind me of the next semester? You also importance of passion, but have to answer the question they are much more subtle that you are asking yourself: about it. They show me the Who am I? importance of doing what I Undergraduate study love because they love what is one piece in a very they are doing, and passion large puzzle. Each of our always translates.

The facts and figures that we learn in the classrooms of the real world are probably not what we are going to take with us beyond those classrooms.

We are going to take away the gift that is learning how to think. Liberal arts institutions, such as Cameron University, are meant to teach us how to think and to communicate in new ways. We are being educated on how to interact with the world in a special way while we are memorizing whatever is on tomorrow’s Chemistry quiz.

See, it is sneaky.

If we forget to examine why we are here in the first place and where we are going next, then we will not get the most out of the college experience. So much is available to us, much more than what our tuition pays for. True learning is free. Conversations with fellow students and with our professors are free.

Fighting for individuality is free. It is not easy, but it is free. Hoping for world peace is free.

So do things like prepare for your classes, and pay attention once you are there. Go to your professors’ offices during office hours, ask questions and tell them what you think of the material.

Do things like consider who you are as human being; and what you love about life; and what you thought about last night’s episode of “Breaking Bad”; and what you think about politics, religion, international affairs, morality; and what you want to do with the conclusions that you draw on any one of those topics.

Or do not do any of those things, but do remember that you are here for a reason. Carry whatever that reason is with you to every class, every party and

throughout every day … wherever that day may take you. Never forget to ask questions, examine them

for a while and then speak the answers through your actions and decisions. We are listening.

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Students get crafty with service

Photos by Casey Brown

Coloring for a cause: Students meet in the MCC to color bookmarks for elementary students. The purpose of this event was to encourage younger children to read more.

Cothren said she came up with the idea from her coworker’s suggestions. She looks for Staff Writer events that take some time and effort.

Cameron University students used colored Next month’s event will consist of writing pencils and other art supplies to brighten the Christmas cards for military veterans. The days of many children at the “Get Crafty with following month students will “get crafty” by Your Service” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on making hats and scarves without knitting or Sept. 24 in the MCC. sewing.

Sponsored by Student Activities, this Students who participate in the “Get month’s event was to color bookmarks for Crafty with Your Service” events earn points local elementary students. for any student organizations that they are Student Activities Specialists Leslie involved with.

Cothren and Megan Canfield hosted the Cothren said that she wants students to event. be able to devote time to the community in “You can color a bookmark, and we will between their busy school schedules. donate it to a local elementary school to “I like projects that are stop-by projects, encourage the wee ones to read,” Cothren said. the ones that take a little bit of time for

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students but not too much. For this event, I printed designs from online on cardstock,” Cothren said.

Tevin Rhodan and Roseanna Hamilton are two students who donated their time to the cause.

Rhodan, a sophomore Sports Fitness and Management major, participated in the event because he likes to help.

“I realized it was for a good cause because what kid reads without a bookmark,” Rhodan said. “It was excellent to color a bookmark.”

Hamilton brought her experiences with color as an Art major to the table.

“I saw my friends here coloring and saw it as an opportunity to be creative,” Hamilton said. “I like to help. I think that it is a great

idea because I think we need to inspire children at all times, and art is a great way to do that.”

Hamilton, a senior, said that as a child, she read a lot. She likes the idea of mixing community service with creativity and was reminded of how she received bookmarks as a child.

“When I was younger, I read and got bookmarks as rewards,” Hamilton said.

Cothren enjoys bringing together freshmen, sophmores, juniors and seniors from different departments for community service.

“Students keep you on your toes,” she said.

“I like to see them grow from the time they are freshmen. [This job] is different every day.”

CETES plays host to TruTouch James Meeks

Photos by Charlene Belew

A sweet celebration: Milk and cookie social At 3 p.m. on Sept. 26, Student Activity Specialists Leslie Cothren and Megan Canfield invited organization presidents to attend the milk and cookie social.

incorporate multi-media content into IdeaMax Staff Writer presentations and has handwriting recognition that Tech Night, an evening can turn less-than-perfect when new devices are writing into perfect text. displayed and featured, took “It’s like a big iPad on the place Sept. 17 at CU. wall,” said Bradford. “The A company called Newline visited the university reason we are different than the many companies that to demonstrate their latest have brought out similar device: the TruTouch. products is that this is really Newline’s President simple.”

Chris Bradford and Sales With the writing tool, Representative Craig Martin demonstrated the capabilities Martin showed audiences of the device to students and how they can write with either their fingers or the styli professors. that come with the TruTouch TruTouch software screens. records meetings, can

Erasing is also easy; users can either erase with their fingers or draw circles around the areas they want cleared.

Martin demonstrated the software’s zoom tool where no matter how far a user zooms in, it will not pixelate.

The software allows users to record presentations and to view presentations through major video and webconferencing programs. The creator of the presentation can also give other users access to the presentation.

The TruTouch screen is the newest addition to the CETES Conference Room.

Agenda planning for Diversity Celebration Kaitlyn Stockton Copy Editor

On Sept. 20, Cameron University students and faculty met to begin planning one of the university’s staple events: the Diversity Celebration.

CU students and members of the Student Development faculty gathered in the Centennial Room of the MCC to brainstorm themes and vote on a food item that all the cultural organizations on campus would be making – each with their own spin. The Diversity Celebration will occur from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the MCC Ballroom. The organizations and Student Development will continue to meet and plan until the day of the celebration.

Coordinator of Diversity Affairs Taylor Thompson began the meeting by discussing the theme for the event. After a unanimous decision, the group chose to use the slogan “Keep Calm and Embrace Diversity.”

The representatives for each organization will continue to vote on the common food item to represent their country or society. Students will select a food item from either rice, beans, bread or potatoes.

Thompson said the Diversity Celebration event is held every year in the fall semester to introduce new and old students to the cultures of their fellow classmates.

“I describe it as a mini-international festival on campus,” Thompson said. “We have all our cultural student organizations come out and prepare foods that represent

their cultures.”

While Thompson is leading the event, However, Thompson said students will she places the power into the hands of her find more than just food at the celebration. students. Student Development plans “Students can come in and grab a on assisting the students to make the bite to eat from each table and watch the decorated booths that exemplify their performances,” she said. “My favorite part cultures. is the performances, just getting to see the “We want to make sure the students dances that different cultures do. It’s really are involved in planning the whole event. nice and something you don’t get to see all We liked to make sure it’s not just our the time.” office making all the decisions,” Thompson Thompson believes the celebration not said. “We are able to fund the event for the only highlights the number of cultural organizations so they can participate in it student organizations on campus but without paying out of pocket.” also showcases While the event is full the Cameron’s of fun and food, overall, diversity.

“It is about celebrating Thompson hopes students “We have had leave celebration learning Photo by Kaitlyn Stockton diversity and embracing the Nigerian something new and everyone’s unique culture.” feeling more aware of the Student A day to celebrate: Taylor Thompson takes charge of Association; The diversity at Cameron.

Taylor Thompson the planning event for the upcoming Diversity Celebration.

Ebony Society; “It is about celebrating Coordinator of Diversity Affairs Nepalese diversity and embracing Student everyone’s unique culture,” Association; she said. “I think it is Muslim Association; People Respecting important for everyone to come out. There Individuality, Diversity and Equality is also that educational component. We (PRIDE) and Cameron University Secular try to teach students something about each Students participate almost every year,” she culture that is represented.” said.

Thompson said she invites everyone CU students will not be the only and anyone to help the students and individuals promoting their cultures that the members of Student Development day. organize the Diversity Celebration event.

“We also have people from the outside She believes each student should have a community come in,” Thompson said. voice.

“We’ve had Riverside Indian School for the “Even if you are not involved in one of past two years. They always come out. We the organizations, we still would like you to also have the Mexican Folklore Dancers. come out and participate in our planning They participate in the International meeting,” she said. “We will have two or Festival but also come to our celebration as three more meetings before the actual event well.” in October.”

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The Golden Coders present:

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Take Apart Your Computer Day Jacob Jardel Staff writer

Cameron University students found out what goes on behind the monitor during the first Take Your Computer Apart Day at 1 p.m. on Sept.

20 in Howell Hall.

CU’s student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery, known as the Golden Coders, held the event to teach fellow students the inner workings of their PCs. The event started informally when Assistant Professor of Computing and Technology Dr. Muhammad Javed explained some of the basics behind building a PC, starting with the processor and memory.

From there, Javed, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Tachun Lin and Associate Professor Dr. Chao Zhao, led the students in exploring the inside of the computer.

Students and instructors dismantled computers, learned about the different functions of each part and gained valuable knowledge to use for their future work with computers.

President of the Golden Coders Rubin Ghimire, a senior double major in Computer Science and Vocal Music, explained this knowledge was the main goal of the event.

“Take Apart Your Computer Day is a day to

Photo by Jacob Jardel

Digging through the digital: Students and professors alike rummage through the inner workings of a computer. Take Apart Your Computer Day was held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 20 in Howell Hall room 206. encourage people to learn to configure their own computers for basic hardware and software installation purposes,” he said.

According to Ghimire, the idea for the event came from ACM headquarters. Senior Information Technology major Gilron Charles, PR Officer for the Golden Coders, added that the idea to hold the event

started when the organization was brainstorming for original ideas.

“Everyone loves computers; even if you don’t, you depend upon it for your very survival,” Charles said. “This event is essentially going to give a more in-depth view of the powers of software such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and a

host of applications we depend upon daily.”

Senior Computer Science major Jeevan Gurung, VicePresident of the Golden Coders, hoped the event and its in-depth views would encourage others to perform many “basic yet important” skills related to computers.

“The individuals that attend

the event would definitely be inspired to tinker, hack and play around with computer systems,” Charles said. “We hope that this event would enlighten and inspire those that have participated in our pioneering event and create a deeper interest in the internal components of computer systems.”

Ghimire said this interest is a vital part of the future for computers. The Golden Coder believes everyone – regardless of his or her field of study – should receive some type of education on computers.

“The development of computing in society will depend upon public’s interest in their electronic devices,” Ghimire said. “We aim to improve their understanding of computers and reduce their dependency on IT professionals for simple computing needs.”

Charles said the overall goal of the event was to reach out to all students.

“With this event, the ACM chapter at Cameron hopes to spark a flame for the newly formed ACM club whilst enlightening and inspiring technology and non-technology students,” Charles said.

The Golden Coders chapter of the ACM scheduled this workshop as the first of many events this year. The continuation of this event, as well as their others, depends on the feedback its participants give.

“If the students want more, then we would surely continue this in future,” Gurung said.

For more information on Cameron’s chapter of the ACM or Take Your Computer Apart Day, contact the organization’s webmaster at nabinlimail@ gmail.com.

CU Succeed series targets conflict management health field for 23 years, so I’ve dealt with lots and lots of conflict.”

Melrose received her masters in psychology and is a licensed professional counselor.

When it comes to dealing with conflict, “I’m kind of an expert,” Melrose joked. “Ask my husband.”

Melrose distributed handouts around the room as she spoke, asking students if they thought themselves to be good communicators.

“What I want you to think about today is the way you verbally fight,” Melrose said. “Most of us learn how to verbally argue and fight by our families; we learn by example.”

While there was not a lot of audience participation at the beginning, as Melrose spoke, more students began raising their hands and providing feedback to her questions as the lecture continued.

Photo by Kaylee Jones Taking to her whiteboard, Melrose explained the three types of communicators: aggressive, Managing conflict: Jill Melrose, Director of CU’s Student Wellness Center, speaks over conflict management as part of the fall 2013 CU Succeed Lecture series. assertive and passive.

She then asked students to envision which standard refreshments and a raffle. type of communicator they each play in conflict Kaylee Jones Taylor Thompson, CU’s Director of Diversity situations, with aggressive and passive both Assistant Managing Editor Affairs, and Suncha Baptiste, a Cameron grad being bad, and assertive being the best form of Jill Melrose, Director of Cameron University’s student, directed students to sign in before taking communication to use.

Student Wellness Center, knows how to manage a seat.

“When we’re talking about emotions,” The room filled, save for a couple of seats, conflict.

Melrose said, “the passive person is just not before the lecture started.

As part of the CU Succeed lecture series for dealing with their emotions at all, the aggressive “When we talk about conflict management, the fall, Melrose spoke over conflict management person has been letting their emotions rule the at 11 a.m. on Sept. 18 in the Buddy Green Room. what we’re talking about is communicating,” argument, so the assertive person is the one rising The CU Succeed workshop was held with the Melrose explained. “I’ve worked in the mental up against all the emotions and talking on a

Your Leadership Compass Charlene Belew Student Life Editor

At 3:30 p.m. on Sept.

24, Cameron University’s Leadership Academy held its workshop titled “Your Leadership Compass” in the Buddy Green room.

Six students from various campus organizations were in attendance. Student Activities Specialist Leslie Cothren took the stand and led the entirety of the workshop.

Cothren asked students about their varying leadership styles. She handed out papers that characterized the four major types of leaders in organizations and asked students to classify

themselves into one of the groups.

These groups included the “get it done” person, the visionary, the nurturer, and the analyst.

Once students were grouped together by their leadership style, Cothren asked the students to discuss their leadership styles and strategies. She also asked what aspects each student loved most about their organization or what they were struggling with.

In the final exercise of the workshop, Cothren asked the students questions about time management, person space limits, organization, tolerance for ambiguity, workability with group

sizes and what time of day students are most efficient at. Students used the south wall as a scale to classify themselves, the extremities being the most western or eastern part of the wall.

Cothren said that she hopes students will take the tools and exercises they learned in the workshop and apply them to their own organizations for a better understanding of where members fit in the organization and how they can work well with one another.

“I want them to think about how everybody brings an important role in an organization and that their all valued,”

rational level.”

Referring to her handouts, Melrose covered some roadblocks to communication, the difference between “I” and “you” messages, “feeling” vocabulary and active listening techniques, in addition to the three types of communication.

After reviewing her materials, Melrose advised students experiencing conflict to: “Weigh the benefits. Relax and rehearse. Don’t overapologize or over-explain. Don’t get sidetracked and don’t let your partner get sidetracked either. Keep the goal in mind, and focus on the behaviors, not the person.”

Melrose stressed the importance of learning conflict management skills as a student.

She said: “I think a lot of Cameron students are coming to that place where you have to do things in an adult way, and maybe they haven’t always. It’s important to learn how to be a rational adult.”

Summarizing her advice, Melrose said, “Learn to be assertive and stand up for what you think is right. To me, if you get aggressive, you lose the argument.”

Melrose invited workshop attendees to seek out the services of the Student Wellness Center if ever in need of counseling on how to better manage their conflicts.

For Wellness Center hours, along with a complete listing of services offered, students can consult Cameron’s website at https://www. cameron.edu/wellnesscenter.

Photo by Charlene Belew

Leading the way: Students line up on the South wall to scale and compare their leadership attributes during “Your Leadership Compass” at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24.

Cothren said. “Just because someone performs a task differently from the way you do it doesn’t mean it’s not important.”

Cothren said that she expects students will be able to apply these skills in the rest of their lives.

“You’re going to work with different people throughout the rest of your life in varying situations, so to be able to recognize what drives them

or what they get excited about will help you manage people better,” Cothren said.

When classifying herself into the different groups, Cothren said she can be whatever she needs to be at the time based on the current situation. She thinks that students should evolve into the other leadership styles.

“I think as you grow as a leader, you can do that,” Cothren said. “I think as

you’re in the organization more, and you do more on campus and you interact with more people you’ll realize ‘oh, I can do this too.’ Just because you have always been the president doesn’t mean it’s not also important to be the secretary. All of the roles are important and I think a good leader will say ‘I will do whatever needs to be done because I believe in the organization.’”

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Leading the pack: Thomas Toth leads the men’s cross country team this year, pushing ahead again at the Southern Stampede in Joplin, Mo. Toth, who placed fourth in this eight kilometer race, also ran a time of 20:08.88 and placed fourth at the UCO Land Run. Cameron finished the race in 10th place with 213 points running a team time of 2:11:05.49,

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Five of Cameron’s runners finished an eight kilometer Sports Editor race in under 27 minutes for The Cameron University the first time. cross country team made Coach Casey Kreger, history Saturday, September cross country coach and 21st at the Southern former Aggie runner, was Stampede in Joplin, MO. proud of the team.

“Our goal was to finish top ten at the meet, so we hit that,” Kreger said. “It was a step forward.”

Along with their recordbreaking eight kilometer race, Cameron finished in 10th place with 213 points.

This meant a team time of 2:11:05.49, one point behind East Central.

Thomas Toth, again, led the Aggies running the eight kilometer race at 24:51, placing in fourth.

His time was third on

the CU all-time list. Janis Pastars came away with a 28th place finish (25:54.18), Cody Campbell placed 66th (26:37.86), and Kilian Schreiner in his first race finished in 75th (26:46.96).

Steve Orwell placed

86th. while Methuselah Lagat placed 92nd.

Rounding out the Aggie group was Cole Atchinson who finished 149th and Antonio Moreno placing 153rd.

Pre-season co-ed flag football Jacob Jardel Staff Writer

Cameron students began their title chase at the season’s first intramural flag football game on Sept.

15 at Cameron’s Intramural Field.

The night of football featured two games of teams consisting solely of Cameron students officiated by student referees. In the first game, the Pig Skin Pros beat the Monstars, while the Gamers beat the Oklahoma Storm in the second game.

The games, held every Sunday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., feature both men’s teams and co-ed teams competing in a round-robin style regular season.

The season concludes with a double elimination tournament to crown the champions.

Student Activities Specialist and Intramurals Supervisor Megan

Canfield noted that participation has gone down from last year, but mentioned that numbers were not the key of success.

She said, “As long as the ones who did sign up show up and have a good time, I’m happy with it.”

Ryan Means, sophomore chemistry major, gave positive reviews after his team won their first match.

“It was good,” Means said. “We got a good team this year. Our receivers and defense stepped it up and made it easy.”

Means’ teammate, junior sports fitness major Codey McElroy, agreed, “We got off to a slow start, but we started playing better and got the win.”

The thrill of victory permeated through other members of the team, including sophomore business management major Victor Jacobs.

“The best part was getting the win. That’s about it,” he said.

While winning proved to be one of the most common perks of playing the sport, some students, like freshman William Barrett, noted the other potential benefits of being a part of intramural flag football.

He said, “It’s a good way to get out and do things with friends.

There’s a lot in the friendships you can make and the fun you could have.”

Barrett also mentioned the potential college memories that participation could help a student make. These memories could come in the form of the friendships he mentioned as well as in the victories Jacobs said were what the game was all about.

Canfield noted that memories such as these come along with the championship t-shirt the winning

teams get. She added that the winning teams’ pictures will be placed in the Intramural Hall of Champions “to be admired for the rest of eternity.”

When the pictures of all the championship teams come together, Canfield noted the potential for former students to relive those memories with others.

“A student could come back in five years and see their picture’s still up,” Canfield said. “They can show their kids and show their family and say, ‘Here’s something I participated in as a student at Cameron.’”

This sense of reminiscence was a common response when the topic of the benefits of intramurals was brought up. According to Canfield, it’s something that sets these events apart from other, informal ways a student could get active.

She said, “It’s one thing to walk

into the Rec Center, find a couple of guys, and play a pick-up game of basketball. It’s a different thing when we’ve got referees there, you’re wearing a jersey and there’s an aspect of competitiveness to it. I think it just makes it more enjoyable.”

In fact, this competitiveness shined through when talking with many of the players about the season at hand. While memories come later, the focus of the win was apparent in the present, with multiple players predicting undefeated seasons for their teams.

Regardless, the teams and the flag football season shared one common thread. In the words of Means, “We’re just getting warmed up.”

For more information on intramural sports, contact Student Activities or Megan Canfield. To sign up, visit imleagues.com/cameron.

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Aggies lose straight sets to Eastern New Mexico

Photos by Kali Robinson

Moving forward: Despite their practice, the Aggies fell to ENMU in straight sets during their match on Sept. 17 in the Aggie Gym. The Aggies went on to play against Tarleton State and Angelo State in the days following the ENMU match. The ladies lost to Tarleton State 3-1 on Sept. 20 and to Angelo State 3-0 the next day.

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led the Aggies’ offensive ENMU, with a 0-1 Lone line. Carver had 15 total Star Conference record, and Sports Editor kills during the game.

Eastern New Mexico was Cameron fans lined up Kat Evans added six 3-6, with a 1-0 LSC mark. for the first home volleyball kills to the effort.

The Aggies swung game of the season at 7 p.m.

Setter, Kayla Hebert through Texas for a match Sept. 17th in the Aggie added another doublewith Tarleton State on Gym. Despite their practice, double to her season with Friday, Sept. 20, where they the team fell in straight sets 30 assists and 11 digs. fell to Tarleton State. to the Eastern New Mexico Lauren Acuna added 19 The Aggies won one Zias. digs to the defensive effort, of the four sets against The Aggies, who lost and Rebecca Green had four Tarleton, and were swept by 25-14 in their first set, were blocks.

Angelo State the following hurt by multiple errors. CU Courtney Lawson, who day. committed 14 errors on 45 had 10 kills and 14 digs, led The matches against attempts. However, the Zias the Zias’ offense. Kaitlyn Tarleton and Angleo were only committed six errors Maddams had six kills then followed by Texas on 40 attempts. and 10 digs during the sets A&M University and Texas “We just got beat tonight against ENMU. Karra Day Woman’s University, both in every phase of the game,” had 31 assists, while Hayley in the Aggie Gym. said Head Coach Doug Couch added 14 digs. The The Aggies will next Tabbert.

ENMU defense had a total appear Oct. 1 in the Aggie “There’s no question of 10 blocks.

Gym for a match against that it’s disappointing, they Cameron was 4-5 Saint Gregory’s University.

(ENMU) just looked like following the sets against a team who wanted to beat whoever was on the other side of the court.”

Despite this unfortunate loss to ENMU, who was seeded beneath the Aggies in pre-season polls, the team is staying positive and taking it out in the gym.

“We’ll just have to hit practice hard the next couple days before we play again this weekend.”

In the second set, CU fell by a close 25-20, leaving them down by two matches.

In set three, despite seven Photos by Kali Robinson tied scores, the Aggies lost 25-18.

Heads up: (Left) The players from Eastern New Mexico reach for the ball during the match on Sept. 17 in the Aggie Gym. (Right) Coach Tabbert Sophomore Kelle Carver gives Shannon DuLaney advice between matches as the Aggies battle the Zias. DuLaney had 26 kills in the game against NU earlier this season.

Aggie Men’s Golf seeds sixth Tyler Boydston

with a total of 860.

According to head men’s Managing Editor golf coach Jerry Hrnciar, the competing teams The Aggie men’s golf team teed off for the second exceeded his and the team’s expectations. week in a row to take on “The Palmer Foundation the competition. The team tournament was a more took sixth place at the Ryan competitive field than I Palmer Invitational on Sept. 17 in Amarillo, Texas. expected,” Hrcniar said.

“St. Mary’s and West Six players went to the Texas played better than tournament, including the starting five and one, junior I expected and Colorado Felipe Anzarut, who played School of Mines played out of their minds.” for an individual standing.

Coach Hrnciar said The team began with he plans on having the a shot of 292 in the first team work on their shots round, followed by a second round of 286. They more in order to better prepare them for upcoming improved with each round, landing a score of 282 in the competitions.

“We have to work harder final round, finishing their and merely shooting around spot on the leader board

par is not good enough,” Hrnciar said. “We have to play par fives better to be competitive.

“I plan on us getting better off the tee and our short game. We have to average 11 out of 14 tee shots in the fairway and be much better around and on the greens. We are working hard on that now.”

Junior Dylan McClure led the group, landing 25th place in the competition with a 215 overall, making 74 in the first round, 73 in the second and 69 in the third round.

Behind him was junior Corey Bounds in 28th with a total score of 216.

Seniors Michael Kelly

and Jamie Gray landed scores of 217 and 218 respectively, with junior Zeb Littlefield ended the tournament with a total score of 221, while Felipe Anzarut, who played individually, placed 28th in the individual competition with a score of 216.

The Aggies will go to the Mustang Fall Classic in Arizona on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Coach Hrnciar said some of the other players on the golf team who did not get a chance to play during the Ryan Palmer Invitational will get their chance to play this semester.

“I am looking forward to seeing some of the

players in action that have not yet played in the first two tournaments, namely Bradley Ferrell and Justin Jang,” Hrnciar said. “Then this Spring, we’ll be adding Cullen Stahl to the line-up which should make us much stronger.”

As the team started for the fall semester, they have

also received their national rank from the website golfstat.com.

“We just got our GolfStat national ranking and we are 7th in the nation,” Hrnciar said.

“You can view it by going onwww.golfstat.com and reeling down to the box that indicates rankings.”