Collegian T he Cameron University
www.aggiecentral.com
Monday, October 14, 2013
Public safety releases report Sarah Brewer Staff Writer
In an effort to improve student and community safety awareness, the Cameron University Office of Public Safety has released the 2013 Annual Security, Fire and Safety Report. The document — emailed to the campus community by CU Director of Public Safety John DeBoard — describes current policies, provides resources and lists crime and fire statistics. Its release complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crimes Statistics Act, a federal statute that requires universities to publish crime and fire statistics from the past three years by Oct. 1 of each year. Maintaining its reputation as one of the safest institutions across the nation, Cameron University is reporting zeroes for several categories of serious offenses: forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, aggravated assault, burglary, robbery, arson, weapon possession and hate crimes. DeBoard attributes this record to a series of initiatives. Several measures — like instating a curfew for student residents and installing student identification card readers — come as a direct result of evaluating the report. Regular lighting tours — walks that look at
Photo by Sarah Autry
Deep Roots: President John McArthur speaks at the 2013 Academic Convocation. The event was held on Oct. 4 in the Fine Arts courtyard, and is held annually on the Cameron University campus.
Traditions thrive at CU Sarah Autry Staff Writer
Cameron University’s 2013 Academic Convocation ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4 in the Fine Arts courtyard. The ceremony has deep roots in tradition, from the garb worn by the professors, to the way the students march in to the event. The event celebrated approximately 1,000 students who are Honors Society members, scholarship recipients or both. The processional was led by the Platform Party, which consisted of the need for street lamps and other fixtures — and frequent training sessions with an increasing number of resident assistants also improves awareness of safety hazards on campus. “A lot of those don’t
CU President Dr. John McArthur, Vice President Dr. Ronna Vanderslice, Deans, Chair of Faculty Senate, Student Government Association (SGA) President Kevin Steib, as well as designated Regents, speakers and singers. Following the Platform Party was the faculty of Cameron, led by honor students holding gonfalons – large banners decorated with each department’s name and corresponding symbol. The Office of Public Affairs redesigned the gonfalons used in this year’s ceremony just last year. Vanderslice said she was happy with
receive perhaps the fanfare that they should,” DeBoard said. “As I say, it is not a grand as opening a new building or announcing a new program, but it is done in steps, and we have been
doing it for several years.” Taking a holistic approach and responding in a prompt manner remains crucial in ensuring the safety of students that lives on campus and the entire community that
this year’s ceremony. “SGA President Steib did a great job recognizing the students and so did the Banner carriers who had to fight the wind. Our singers did an outstanding job, and the band was awesome,” she said. More than 600 students followed the faculty, representing the various National Honor Societies recognized at Cameron. The students sat in the inner part of the courtyard with the faculty seated behind them on the outer circle.
See CONVOCATION Page 2
attends the university on a daily basis. “We try to do the majority of these things proactively before anything happens, so we’re not doing a kneejerk reaction to a safety issue,” he said.
“We’re evaluating it all of the time.” Deboard said better training of RAs leads to a higher number of crimes reported on campus as they become more aware of what to notice.
Volume 89 Issue 6 As the CU Police Department also reports these crime statistics to the FBI through the state of Oklahoma and makes these reports available through the Uniform Crime Report, DeBoard said he finds it especially frustrating to report these higher figures. In the report, Liquor Law Violations were the most prominent offenses. There were 11 cases resulting in disciplinary action that took place in student residence areas in the last year, compared with eight in 2011 and three in 2010. Four cases of Drug Law Violations also took place in CU housing — there were none on record for 2011, but there were three in 2010. Regarding drug and alcohol abuse, the report mentions that Cameron University “prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees on universityowned or controlled premises, in the workplace, or as part of any university sponsored activities.” “Any student or employee who violates Cameron’s policy will be subject to severe disciplinary action along with punishments as mandated by state and federal laws,” the report continued. Most of these violations occur when students invite their friends to come over, DeBoard said, and within minutes, a gathering can escalate into a party. He said most students knowingly violate CU policies when this happens.
See SAFETY Page 2
Celebrating diversity in style Cameron’s International Club hosts Sixth Annual Student Scholarship Banquet Casey Brown Staff Writer
Cameron University’s Photo by Jacob Jardel International Club Smooth sailing: Dr. Joanni Sailor addresses her class. Sailor hosted a black tie event that featured is one of five transition team members for a new state board. traditional raiment from around the world instead of black ties. The club held Jacob Jardel its Sixth Annual Staff Writer Student Scholarship Banquet at 6 p.m. on Dr. Terry Cline, Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department Oct. 5 in the MCC’s of Health, named Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dr. Joanni McCasland Ballroom. Sailor, as the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy representative The three-hour for the transition team for the new State Board of Behavioral Health event included Licensure. international cuisine Governor Mary Fallin required the formation of this state board as a from seven different new composite committee overseeing the licensure processes for mental countries, a guest health professionals in the LMFT field as well as the fields of Licensed speaker, dance Professional Counseling and Licensed Behavioral Practitioners. The five-person team was appointed to ensure that the board, which performances from three different become active Nov. 1, will have the needed resources and tools once it countries and music. starts operation. The purposes of “We’re creating and developing the entire new agency’s policies, this yearly event are to procedures and computer systems,” Sailor said. “It’s like making a celebrate the diversity whole new business, but it’s a state agency.” of Cameron’s campus
A healthy appointment
Photos by Casey Brown
Dancing queens: Cameron students perform at the Sixth Annual Student Scholarship Banquet. The event lasted three hours and had food from seven countries. and to raise money for the International scholarship fund. This year’s event was sold out, for the fourth year in a row. Over 250 guests— students, staff, parents and community members—were in
attendance. Throughout the event, attendees bid on items donated to the silent auction. The Lawton/Ft. Sill community donated a wide range of items to be used in the auction. Marcella Gustafson,
International Club adviser, said the silent auction is a critical component of the event because the money raised goes straight to the scholarship fund. “Our community is very supportive
and very generous. We could not have a successful event without those contributions,” Gustafson said.
See DIVERSITY Page 6
Inside this issue: Student Life Skee Week goes Pink for breast cancer awareness See Page 4
A&E A dynamic duo: Lawton High and the Civic Symphony See Page 5
Voices Exploring the struggles of college students today See Page 7
2
News
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
CU plays host to first Ethics Bowl Kaitlyn Stockton
discussing are not things you read on a normal Copy Editor basis,” Akinlawon said. “I’m sure people are going On Oct. 4, Cameron to learn a lot of stuff, both University held its first students and judges. I ever CU Ethics Bowl. am sure we will get to the At 1 p.m., CU students, bottom of [the cases].” faculty and community The teams were given leaders gathered in Ross six cases to study before Hall to create a new the day of the competition. tradition at the university. Each case featured an Fourteen student teams ethical dilemma. However, discussed and debated the topics were not of various ethical dilemmas the everyday variety. in hopes of leaving the The issues covered such event with trophies subjects as selling bone for their respective marrow, plagiarism and departments and with a HIV criminalization. prize. The Phillip L. Jones Each case was structured Endowed Lectureship so students would be able in Ethics, The Lawton to see and argue from both Constitution, CGI Federal sides of the dilemma. and Walmart sponsored At the end of three the debate. rounds, the total scores Associate Vice were tallied, and the President of Academic Photo by Kaitlyn Stockton winning team was Affairs Dr. Sylvia Burgess hopes the CU Ethics Bowl Debatable: Brent Chappell, John Chappell and Akinola Akinlawon present their case regarding the ethical dilemma determined. Team Criminal becomes an annual event. presented to them as a part of the Ethics Bowl. The event took place on Oct. 4 in the Cynthia S. Ross Hall. Justice Phi won the CU Burgess said her idea for Ethics Bowl and was the debate came from compete against others. something like this on chance to meet prospective critically,” she said. “I was three rounds of the CU surprised with a special taking students to other tickled with the response. Ethics Bowl. Two groups Three members of campus, we could have employers. Local treat. Composed of ethic bowls throughout the a whole lot of students Most of these people were spilt into different MathCom competed celebrities like KSWO’s Communication and state. After returning, she involved.” rooms for each round. as one team in the Monte Brown and various responded back to me Criminal Justice majors, knew there was a place for within the two minutes In each match, the first competition. Akinola To judge the vice presidents of local the team won recognition this academic competition competition, Burgess team presented their first Akinlawon – one of the banks attended the event; that I e-mailed them. and trophies for both at CU. Some of these people case, and the next team group’s team members – enlisted the help of 24 students were allowed “I was so excited canceled other things to rebutted. The judges then said he believed his group departments. Its members community leaders. to interact with the – Steven Haber, Zakariya watching students go would do well during While these wellindividuals and partake in come spend three hours of asked questions. The Rajpari and Skylar through the critical teams switched, and the the debates as they had known individuals from networking opportunities. their time doing this.” Williams – also left the thinking skills it took On the day of the event, sequence began again. The practiced the case files different fields would “When these event with three iPads to analyze these ethical the teams from different judges completed their throughout the past few help decide the winners community leaders hire donated by the event’s dilemmas,” Burgess departments and majors results. The next round weeks. of the event, they also people, they want people sponsors. said. “I thought if we did ensued, teams switching to “The things we are provided students the who think well and think gathered to begin the
CONVOCATION continued from page 1
Colten Kennedy, a senior mathematics and history major and Science and Technology honor student, was one of the four student speakers selected for Convocation. Nominated through the Army ROTC on campus, he delivered aspeech, explaining what helped him succeed at Cameron and led him to choosing a career in the military. He said: “I was talking to Coach Helvey after class one day, telling him my concerns
about my future with this economy. He shared what I call, ‘Coach Helvey’s Five Tips for Finding What You Want to Do in Life’: “One, dream about and think about what your passion is; two, study it; three, believe in yourself because you can do what you set your mind to; four, make a plan to carry out your dreams; five, work hard.” Number five is the most important because students have to apply it to all of the
previous four steps, Kennedy explained. The other three students selected to speak talked about how they landed at Cameron University, encouraged the students in attendance to always give their best in order to be a productive contributor to society and emphasized the importance of being involved on campus, if not for raw experience, for the relationships built at Cameron.
SAFETY continued from page 1 “You wouldn’t think that you have to pull a rule book out for somebody to read what they’ve violated to know that they were violating something,” he said. “When they’re committing those violations, they know they are committing those violations.” In addition to reporting crimes that occur on campus, the report lists the numbers of arrests that were made regardless of where the crime took place. According to DeBoard, there were a four non-clery arrests made in 2012. “The majority of those are someone we ran across. [He or she] may have had a warrant out for his or her arrest — the crime that he or she committed had nothing to do with campus,”
DeBoard said. “We simply had contact with [him or her] here.” The report also documents the number of fires on campus. In 2012, there was one fire in the Cameron Village that was ruled as a grass fire. While this document contains a series of figures and categories, DeBoard said he examines the incidents that generate this information. “Statistical data is open to interpretation,” he said. “There is a reason that numbers go up, and to solve those issues, we focus more on the cause and effect rather than try to do something about the raw number.”
McCormick awarded literary prize for short fiction piece Carson Stringham Copy Editor
Assistant English Professor George McCormick was recently named a winner of the O. Henry Prize for his short fiction story “The Mexican.” The O. Henry Prize is awarded each year to the top 20 short stories in the nation. Magazine editors from across the United States and Canada submit entries to Laura Furman, the editor of the O. Henry Prize series; Furman then picks the top 20 as winners. The winners are published together in one collection. “The Mexican” was originally published in 2012 in EPOCH, Cornell University’s literary magazine. McCormick said this was his first time winning, though – because of the judging process – he is unsure if it was his first time ever being nominated. McCormick said that it was
an honor to win because he did not know that his story had been submitted. He said: “They don’t tell you when your work has been submitted, only if you win or are a close runner-up. When I first got the email, I almost dismissed it because I thought it was something from Amazon saying, ‘You might enjoy reading this book.’” McCormick said that while the news came completely from left field, it was a welcomed honor as well. An avid reader of “The O. Henry Prize Stories” for years, he said it was a thrill to see his name next to the signatures of other prestigious authors. “The award is a very big deal. It’s about as big an award as one can get in the field of short story writing,” McCormick said. “I read the anthology every year and to be put into an anthology with writers that I have admired, to be sort of next to them, is
satisfying beyond all belief.” McCormick’s inspiration for the story came from a line he had read in another short story. After reading the line, “Orange blossoms had smelled yellow at twilight,” in William Kittredge’s “Stone Boat,” McCormick said an idea started to emerge in his head. “Connecting with the synesthesia of that phrase,” McCormick said, “I immediately began to imagine a world in which such an observation wouldn’t simply be ‘nice’ but actually matter.” McCormick said he felt the story of this success might lead some to think that writing is easy, but it was a combination of perseverance and luck. “This is one of the only times in my life where a story developed quickly, was written quickly and then it was done. It never happens that way,” he said. “It was a moment of inspiration, and I was lucky enough to see it for what it was.”
3
Student Life
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
Nigerian students celebrate independence
Photos by Casey Brown
A day of celebration: (Left to right) Tunde Oladipupo, Samuel Emmanuel, Stella Osunkwo and Tope Buraimoh participated in the 53rd Nigerian Independence Day celebration through means of dance and fashion shows. The dances performed by students included the Yoruba Cultural Dance and the Hausa Cultural Dance.
Casey Brown
forty students, faculty and community members were in Staff Writer attendance for the night out. This year was the fourth The Nigerian year for CUNSA to host Independence Day brought the celebration. The student the bright colors of Africa to Cameron University’s campus. organization’s president Dare Ayansola emphasized the importance of the event. The CUNSA held the “It is to enlighten and tell 53rd Nigerian Independence people about some of the Day Celebration banquet at cultural aspects of Nigeria,” 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the MCC Ayansola said. “Although McCasland Ballroom. The it isn’t possible to cram the program boasted a myriad whole Nigerian culture into of events such as a red carpet and photography session, two one 2-3 hour event, we select some that can showcase our fashion shows, two cultural culture.” dances, awards, information The focus on culture about Nigeria and a raffle. prompted the organization to Goat, a traditional Nigerian dish, was served. One hundred display a slideshow with facts
about Nigeria, host an art show, present cultural dances and have fashion shows during the celebration. The fashion shows are a staple in the event’s program. Both shows included men and woman modeling traditional and modern outfits made of ankara, kampala and lace fabrics. “Even when I first got here [to Lawton], people would ask me: ‘What do you wear?’ ‘What is the Nigerian cloth?” Ayansola said. “Some people have this funny thinking that we probably walk around in leaves or naked.” The fashion shows are meant to dispel any
CU Succeed presents:
Extreme couponing Kaylee Jones
Assistant Managing Editor Shopping for six children can be expensive. The costs of her large family were what ultimately drove Lisa Jones, the Academic Advisor for Cameron University’s Student Support Services, to couponing, a trade she shared during CU Succeed’s second edition of “Extreme Couponing.” The workshop took place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 2 in the Buddy Green Room of the MCC. The first workshop was held in late January, with mostly beginners turning up to learn the basics of couponing; however, if the first workshop was an introduction to couponing, the most recent was an intermediate class. Jones prepared her Prezi presentation as the room filled with potential couponers. After a quick announcement of her one-year anniversary of working at CU, and after overcoming a few technical difficulties, Jones began. She shared her story of how she started couponing. Jones pulled up her Facebook page to show the audience a couple of couponing pages she follows, including “A Thrifty Mom” and “Coupon Closet.” “Why coupon?” Jones asked the group. “It gives you a sense of accomplishment; it’s fun, and it saves you money.”
stereotypes about Nigerian dress and apparel. “There is a stereotype, so we wanted to focus on ‘yes, we wear clothes,’” Ayansola said. “Apart from jeans and t-shirts, we actually have different kinds of fabrics and designs. The Nigerian fashion industry is a large industry. It is really big in Africa.” The cultural dances were also a highlight of the event. Three students performed two dances. Bata dance, which was traditionally performed for kings, was the first dance featured. The Hausa tribe’s dance soon began afterwards. According to Ayansola, this tribe makes up approximately
49 percent of Nigeria. The celebration of Nigerian independence plays a role in fostering a community for the members of CUNSA. Ayansola and his fellow members find the association their home-away-from-home. “It has meant a lot. This is the closest thing to a family that I have here,” Ayansola said. “I know, obviously, I am from a different place, a different culture, a different way of life. It is a good thing to have people around you who understand a different way of thinking, your culture and share some of your cultural values. They are my family, my brothers. They help me
not forget about my native language [Yoruba].” Ayansola said the event differed from contemporary Nigerian celebrations as many American events appear more rigid. “Back home, it is like our programs are not so strict. When you go to a party in Africa, you will never find one like that,” Ayansola said. “If it isn’t a formal event, we just want to have fun. Sometimes you just want to roll with the flow.” This event has become a CU tradition. “As long as we have Nigerians on campus, we will have an event,” he said.
Jones encouraged the group with couponing success stories of herself and her friends. Once, after several hours and three separate trips to the store, Jones said she was able to acquire $440 worth of groceries for only $80. A friend of Jones’ put aside every dollar she would have spent without the coupons for a trip to Disneyland. Jones asked the group where they liked to find their coupons. Responses varied from the typical, like the Sunday paper, to the interesting, such as random dumpsters. The audience offered up personal success stories and suggestions for those new to couponing. A couple of late arrivals made their way to the front row during the presentation. One of them, Kat Funaki, a Lawton resident, pulled out a binder filled with paper protectors stuffed full of coupons. “I’m new to this, I only started last week, but what helped me is going on Instagram,” Funaki said. “There are a lot of people who coupon, and they’ll show you where you can get free stuff or things super cheap; then, you just go print out the coupons you need to get that item for free.” One girl raised the question of whether or not it was possible to succeed without dedicating a lot of time to clipping coupons. Several audience members offered suggestions, such as freestufffinder.com and couponforcoupon.com. Jones resumed control of the workshop by saying: “One of the main things to remember though, is you do what’s best for your family. It would be great if I had that kind of time, but I like to sleep. So, if you could just start out thinking, ‘When I go to Target, I’m just going to look real quick before I go, and see if I have any Target coupons.’” Realizing that she was out of time, Jones wrapped up the lecture so students could make their classes on time. Afterwards, Michelle Bernard, a senior Biology and Psychology major, was one of several who stuck around to discuss couponing basics further. “Research,” Bernard advised newcomers to couponing. “Before I actually started, I looked up a lot of videos on YouTube… I did research, and I asked questions.”
Financial Boot Camp kicks students into shape James Meeks
Hall taught different types of financial aid that students could apply for and how to qualify for aid. Hall also taught students how Staff Writer to apply for a loan and what to look out for when in the process of Cameron University’s first installment of Financial Boot Camp, obtaining one. titled “Financial Aid 101,” took place at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the “Federal Student aid is basic financial help for students to Shepler Centennial Room. help pay for educational expenses,” Hall said. “It covers such Financial Boot Camp is a five-part workshop that will be held things as tuition, fees, housing, meals, costs for transportation, at the same time and location every Tuesday throughout the school supplies and can also be utilized for other things such as month of October Dinner is always provided. purchasing laptops and computers.” Financial Assistance Director Donald Hall is leading the Hall states that to be eligible for Federal aid students must have workshop series and hopes to teach students many different proof of financial need, be a U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen aspects of financial aid from scholarships, to managing one’s of the U.S with a valid social security number and maintain a personal finances, to preventing identity theft and setting up a satisfactory GPA. If a student is also a male, he must be registered savings plan. for Selective Service. If a student is not doing well in a class, there are many factors Graphic courtesy of CU Student Services that they must look at and weigh when withdrawing from it. “It’s important to keep in mind the difference between your academic GPA and your financial aid GPA,” Hall said. “If you go talk to an academic advisor, say you’re having trouble with a class and you want to drop it, most of your advisors are going to tell you drop it and get your ‘W’ and it won’t affect your GPA.” Hall said this is good advice if you’re not doing well in a class, but for students who are receiving financial aid, it could be a bad decision. “That ‘W’ can affect your financial aid, so we advise you, if you’re in a situation where you’re receiving federal student aid and you need to make changes to your enrollment, to check with the financial aid office and your academic advisor,” Hall said. According to Hall, students that are receiving government aid are still receiving aid despite the government shutdown and that
they have nothing to worry about. “Our funding has already been approved and appropriated for this financial aid year, so we are okay as far as the funds go,” Hall said. During the workshop, students received a pamphlet on all the types of different financial aid and what they mean. Hall said students wishing to see what forms of financial aid they are receiving should go their AggieAccess account under the ‘My Info’ tab. The next Financial Boot Camp workshop will be held on Oct. 15, when the workshop will discuss debt.
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
Student Life
Keep calm and fight on:
4
Alpha Kappa Alpha fights against breast cancer
Photos by Charlene Belew
Think pink: Ife Egbeyemi, Alpha Kappa Alpha president, and her sorority led Cameron in it’s breast cancer awareness week. They held several events throughout the week, including guest speaker Vonda Williams (left) on Oct. 9.
Students leave competition in chalk dust Charlene Belew Student Life Editor
PAC invited students to soak PAC to host. Activities allow in the sun and show off their the organization’s members artistic abilities at its Sidewalk to spread their CU spirit and Chalk Art Competition. The friendly attitudes to fellow event was held from 10 a.m. students. – 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 between the “This is so people can get MCC and the Science Complex.involved and so they can meet PAC members separated people and make friends on participating students into campus,” Patel said. “We’re four different categories. just a friendly, friendly These sections included organization.” Cameron themed singles and Patel said students should non-Cameron themed singles look forward to social events as and teams. Students who they allow students to escape participated in teams were and take a break from their daily allowed up to three members in stresses. their group. “We can get people to know Sweta Patel, a Political that college also has some fun in Science sophomore and PAC it too,” Patel said. member, said the event took Senior Art major Roseanna about a week to plan with at Hamilton took some time to least three hours of office work. draw a tiger for her piece in the PAC provided the chalk for competition. She said that her students as well as pickaxe tiger, named Spot, was a way to points upon signing up for the reflect her creativity. Hamilton event. said she was happy to have the Patel explained that these opportunity to show her talent kinds of events are important foron the university’s campus.
“I like really vibrant colors in all of my work. That’s my strongest point,” Hamilton said. “Through art, I’ve learned the use of color.” After 4 p.m., three judges decided the winners of the contest. For the individuals category, Ron Warren won best “Cameron Related.” Tim Thompson took home the award for best “Other.” As for the groups, Linsey Comer, Kara
Mahorney and Brittany Nolan won the award for best “Other.” These students were given blankets as prizes. Students looking for more information on PAC or on upcoming events can attend the weekly PAC meetings at 6:30 p.m. every Monday in the Buddy Green Room.
Photo by Charlene Belew
5
A&E
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
Two symphonies combine for Fall Concert Sadie Jones
Arts & Entertainment Editor At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, the Cameron University Theatre spotlight shined on the Cameron Civic Symphony and the Lawton High School Orchestra. The two organizations came together for a concert that showcased their musical talent and greeted the fall season. The program consisted of mainly stringed instruments. Students performed on the Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass and Percussion. Kathy Liticker – Director of Lawton High School Orchestra – joined CU Professor and Director of the Cameron Civic Symphony Dr. Kirsten Underwood. Each directed portions of the concert. When Underwood conducted, Liticker joined the students in the program and played the violin. Before each performance began, the CU and Lawton High musicians introduced the piece to be played to the audience and provided its history, such as the author, date written, and any awards the piece may have received. CU musicians filled the stage for the beginning of the program with George Frideric Handel’s “The Messiah – Overture.” The piece consisted of two movements, “Grave” and “Allegro moderato.” The program continued with its second piece, Johann Stamitz’s “Sinfonia No. 3 in B-f lat Major.” The movement performed was
Photos by Sadie Jones
Cameron Civic Symphony: Conducted by Dr. Lambert, the Cameron Civic Symphony performes one of their pieces of the evening. The Fall Concert combined the Cameron Civic Symphony and the Lawton High School Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the CU Theatre. titled “Allabreve.” Followed by Stamitz’ piece, Peter Warlock’s “Capriol Suite for String Orchestra” continued the program with its three movements, “Basse-danse,” “Pavane,” and Mattachins. Each movement differed in tempo and melody. Different sections of the orchestra played at different times but all came together and created a strong and powerful ending to the piece. “Highlights from South Pacific” by Richard Rogers and arranged by B. Chase continued the program. As the performance progressed, it received nods of approval and recognition from the audience. The final piece presented by the CU Civic Symphony was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Music of the Night,” from the award winning musical “Phantom
of the Opera.” Cameron University Senior Music Major, Quinton Williams, joined the Orchestra and added percussion for the particular performance. After “The Music of the Night” performance ended, CU Civic Symphony exited the stage and Lawton High School Orchestra immediately took their place under the bright lights and began their performance with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Overture to Lucio Silla, Op. 135.” The orchestra’s second performance was Jeffery S. Bishops “Declarations.” After the LHS Orchestra filed off the stage once more, CU students Natalie Finley and Lauren Williams (violin) joined Spenser Jones and Danny McQuarters (cello) and took to the stage with a modern arrangement of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” Jones revised
the arrangement to contain more of a harmony for the specific performance. The CU Civic Symphony and LHS Orchestra shared the stage for the final three performances, “The Pink Panther,” by Henry Mancini, “Rolling in the Deep,” by Adele and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” by Green Day. Before the musicians performed the final song, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” Lambert expressed her thanks to the student musicians and to their family members and friends in attendance. “Without the support of family and friends, the students probably would not have this opportunity,” Lambert said. “It’s such a privilege to have such a great amount of string One with the music: Cameron student Spencer performers here in the Jones performs on the Viola at the Fall Concert, Lawton community.” which was conducted by Lambert.
CU Theatre production: “Metamorphoses” Carson Stringham
Photo by Sadie Jones
CU’s Metamorphoses: This photo was taken at the Theatre Photo call on Sept. 19. The production was held Oct. 3-6 in the Cameron University Theatre.
The resulting play was innovative, fresh and Copy Editor entertaining. The stage at the Walking into the theater, Cameron University attendees were greeted by Theatre recently played an amazing set accompanied host to Mary Zimmerman’s by Japanese-style music, “Metamorphoses,” a the first sign that the play collection of Greek plays was going to be something that focus on the theme of special. transformation. The setting of the stage From Oct. 3-6, Director was impressive, with a and CU Theatre Professor huge Greek building on Dr. Deidre Onishi’s vision the right, a mountain of the collection of Greek with waterfall on the left myths took center stage. and stepping stones and a The show had 7:30 p.m. pool of water down front. performances on Oct. 3-5, These three pieces of the with a special matinee set were used over and performance at 2 p.m. Oct. over again to represent 6. Onishi’s version of the different settings for the play fused together elements various stories; this tied in of traditional Japanese Noh nicely with the theme of and Kabuki theater with everyone and everything in Greek-style storytelling. the play taking on multiple
DIVERSITY continued from Page 1 Attendees bid on clothing, food, travel and other types of items. As a result, over $5,000 was raised this year for the scholarship fund. Two scholarships were awarded at the banquet. International Club Vice President Rushna Shrestha, a senior Biology major, received the $1,000 International Club scholarship. International Club SGA Representative Agnes Ajose, a Biology major, received the Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $200. “This is the first year we gave from the Endowed
fund because it is from the interest,” Gustafson said. The buffet included international cuisine: Jerk chicken from the Caribbean; bratwurst from Germany; a cabbage, pea and potato dish from Nepal; beef lo mein from China; Jollof rice from Nigeria; baklava from the Middle East; and cannoli from Italy. BJ Paynes, an International student from the British Virgin Islands, was the master of ceremonies. Paynes kept the crowd entertained and directed the full program. He joked that it would be
a piano performance by Sarnai “Rose” Bataa from Mongolia. Centelle St. Aimme, a a challenge to correctly Cameron alumnus with pronounce the names of so a bachelor’s degree in many people and places. Business Finance and “Marcella is the only one Master’s of Business degree, here who can pronounce was the guest speaker. everyone’s names,” Paynes St. Aimme, from said. the Commonwealth of Entertainment included Dominica, spoke about a Nigerian dance by student culture shock. Ekanem Ekpenyong; a “The first stage of performance from the culture shock is called Children of the Caribbean, the honeymoon phase,” directed by Sharine Hodge St. Aimme said. “I know from St. Kitts and Nevis; some of you are thinking a Nepali Folk Dance by you didn’t have a difficult students Rachana Baral, time when you first got Anjana Prasain, Keshav to America. That is the Raj Upadhyaya and Nabin honeymoon phase.” Pokharel; a Caribbean St. Aimee’s keynote dance by alumna Donnet address focused on the Williams of Grenada; and mantra “I can. I will. I
roles, thus each going through many different transformations. While many of the characters and stories were familiar, the look of the play was far removed from what one thinks of when he or she hears “Ancient Greece”; the Japanese inf luences could be seen throughout the play, from the costumes, to the props, to the use of a “koken,” a stage assistant dressed in black who remains on stage and hands the actors their props and assists with costume changes. Of the nine stories told, four really stood out from the rest: “Midas,” “Alcyone and Ceyx,” “Orpheus and Eurycide” and “Baucis and Philemon.” Each of these
stories was made memorable through fantastic performances by key actors and the creativeness of the storytelling. Mark Branson, Byron Phillips and Alexander Huff delivered standout performances. Each actor – no matter which character they played – was captivating. The three actors took turns as the comic relief, the romantic and the hero. Next on the agenda for the CU Theatre’s 20132014 season is “An Evening of French Acts,” featuring Eugene Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano” and John-Paul Sartre’s “No Exit.” The show will take place from Nov. 23-24.
must.” St. Aimee drew motivation for finishing his time in America, despite homesickness, from the mantra.
“At one point I realized that if I can, I will,” St. Aimme said. “I can. I will. I must.”
6
A&E
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
From challenge to triumph: amputee shares his story Sadie Jones
Arts & Entertainment Editor On Oct. 9, Cameron University students — along with faculty, staff and members of the Lawton community — gathered to listen to the story of how one man defied all odds and turned a challenge into a triumph. The CU Office of Student Development joined the Cameron Lecture and Concert Series to present guest speaker, amputee Todd Huston’s story on “Overcoming Challenges.” The event was co-sponsored by the Athletic Department. Hudson spoke at 6:30 p.m. in the MCC Ballroom. Huston’s speech focused on his injury which transformed his life and mind. After being involved in a water skiing accident, Huston was forced to have his right leg amputated. This setback ultimately allowed him to reach new heights. He encouraged listeners to make the best of every challenge they are faced with. Freshman student and Math major Carlos Dominguez introduced Huston to the audience. Dominguez is also familiar with triumphing over the unexpected. After being involved in a car accident, Dominguez has been bound to a wheelchair. However, like Huston, his accident has not stopped him.
Photos by Sadie Jones
Overcoming Challenges: Todd Huston speaks of his life changing accident and revealed his story to CU students. The conference was held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the MCC Ballroom. Admission was free to the public.
Two Inspiring Individuals: CU Freshman, Carlos Gather Round: Cameron University’s Dance Team Domingez and guest speaker Todd Huston together and Cheer Squad attended the presentation and were prior to the conference. able to meet and talk with Huston. “After I had the wreck and was taken to the OU Medical Center, my right lung collapsed,” Domingez said. “I was in a coma for a month and a half. I never thought that I would be the one who was in a wheel
chair.” After he was introduced, Huston began his presentation by describing his accident. Huston was water skiing with his family when his legs became caught in the propeller of their
boat. “I could feel it,” Huston said. “All the chaos around me turned into a deadly silence and the eastern Oklahoma water turned bright red — like a scene from the movie, ‘Jaws.’”
Doctors attempted to save both Huston’s legs, but bone disease forced them to amputate his right leg. It was in that terrifying moment, Huston said, that he knew he had a choice. He could stay and fight or go
home. Huston described his inward struggle with the questions he was faced with. He struggled with questions like “Why did this happen to me?” “What did I do wrong?” and “Why do I deserve this?” After the accident, Huston became addicted to painkillers. One day, Huston said, his whole body went numb; he thought he had overdosed. It was through his struggles that Huston realized he wanted to do something with his life and make an impact on others. Huston’s story — featured in “Sports Illustrated,” “Wall Street Journal” and “Chicken Soup for the Soul” — continued with his career as a psychotherapist and clinical director at the Amputee Resource Center in California. He used his experience to help patients cope with their disabilities. However, Huston’s story did not end there. Huston would later set the world record for the “Summit America” expedition. The journey required Huston to climb to the highest elevation of all 50 states. He completed the journey in 66 days, 22 hours and 47 minutes, beating the first record by 35 days.
Assistant Professor now author of her first book Sarah Brewer Staff Writer
In the midst of a government shutdown, Dr. Wendy N. Whitman Cobb, Assistant Professor of Political Science, realized the irony of giving her first book a title that suggests otherwise. When she began research for a dissertation that later became “Unbroken Government: Success and the Illusion of Failure in Policymaking,” Whitman Cobb did not reference the congressional stalemate Photo by Sarah Brewer that sent 800,000 federal employees on furlough, but About the book: Dr. Whitman Cobb’s book began as a rathe gave her first book a dissertation and was later published. title that defended the system of government she believed Cobb presented a positive others are more responsible was not meant to handle a message about the United for addressing and resolving nationwide breakdown. States government. She them is not conducive in a “I did name it that way showed how only some of its national conservation. on purpose because I am not institutions are inf luential “We might think that the immune to the debates about at certain points in time: the government is not operating government and criticism of Senate and president when because we’re looking at the it not working,” Whitman policy problems first emerge, wrong place,” she said. “We Cobb said. “That is the the House of Representatives need to be looking at the biggest thing people see and bureaucracy in routine right place at the right time about our government and periods and the Senate and to see policy change. It really say it’s not working. I named president during periods of directs us to where we should it on purpose to say ‘hey, it’s crisis. Whitman Cobb said be looking, and it has a lot not really as bad as it seems.’” placing blame on institutions of implications of how policy In her book, Whitman for certain issues when should be developed.”
Her book concentrated on a facet of public policy that she found fascinating. Whitman Cobb is from Florida and can remember watching shuttles launching off of the coast in college. She said she wanted to include examples that would appeal to a variety of audiences. “It focuses on space policy which is NASA, and that is my area of interest,” she said, “I hoped I picked policies that people have interest in, can identify with and can see the point a little easier than some more obscure policy area.” Although her text served as an introduction to the branches of government and federal policies and procedures, Whitman Cobb, who is currently teaching American Federal Government and Media in American Politics, is not requiring her book for her classes. Students will not find her book on shelves at the Cameron University Bookstore, but it is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. “I wrote it to be a very easy read,” she said. “It is written in very plain language. There
is not a lot of math; I use a lot of statistics and graphs that show what each branch is doing at different points in time. It is really meant to be a very accessible view of government.” Whitman Cobb said she wanted to keep her book simple yet interesting. “I tried to make it witty because the original title was very boring,” Whitman Cobb said. “I wanted it to make it fun and interesting because a lot of people don’t
pay attention to government because they think it’s boring, but it doesn’t have to be.” Her students responded to recent events and Whitman Cobb said she is encouraging the dialogue to continue. I had a couple of students who discussed the government shut down. I think it’s great to get students involved in what it is all about.”
Photo courtesy of CU Public Affairs
New Author: Dr. Whitman Cobb is an Assistant Professorof Political Science at Cameron University.
Thought provoking film presented by Mathcom Jacob Jardel Staff Writer
At 5 p.m. Oct. 3, members of Mathcom presented“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” in the MCC Buddy Green Room. MathCom’s SGA representative Joel Frambes, a sophomore Biology major, selected the movie. He felt the movie would be a good way to attract an audience to the event. “I picked this movie
because I thought it would be something our audience would enjoy watching. Most of the attendees had seen the movie before. I had never seen the movie or read the book on which it was based.” The movie, made in 2005 was based off of a Douglas Adams’ book of the same name, and featured Martin Freeman as protagonist Arthur Dent, whose story began when construction workers attempted to build
a bypass through his house. Arthur’s friend Ford Prefect, played by Mos Def, informed him about something that put his worries in perspective: the Earth was going to end due to an alien invasion. From that point, Ford and Arthur encountered a variety of aliens and worlds Arthur could not have imagined existed as a citizen of Earth, all to the narration of the actual “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” book
from the fictional universe. The movie introduced students to various concepts of math and science, whether fictional or nonfictional. MathCom president Brent Chappell, a senior double major in Math and Physics talked about the reticence of some people when it comes to mathematics. “MathCom is the Mathematics and Computer Science club, both of which
are subjects that require a great deal of technical knowledge. Many people know this, and this fact seems to frighten people away from these subjects.” “What people don’t know,” he said, “is that like all subjects, they also take a large amount of imagination. Movies like ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ might seem silly, but they inspire thought.” That kind of thought was what Chappell hoped
attendees would get out of the movie night experience. “I hoped it would be a fun event, but also that it would make people think.” Frambes left the movie pleased with his recommendation. “I really enjoyed the movie for its playful take on the meaning of life.” For more information on MathCom, contact Brent Chappell or Dr. Gregory Herring in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
7
Voices
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
A classic mix: Love and Doctor Who
Jacob Jardel Staff Writer
THE CAMERON UNIVERSITY
COLLEGIAN Founded in 1926 veritas sempiterna
Editorial Staff
Managing Editor - Tyler Boydston Asst. Managing Editor - Kaylee Jones Student Life Editor - Charlene Belew A&E Editor - Sadie Jones Sports Editor - Kali Robinson Copy Editors - Kaitlyn Stockton, Carson Stringham Aggie Central Editor- Jack McGuire Archivist - Jack McGuire
Newsroom Staff
Financial Officer - Susan Hill Staff Writers - Sarah Autry, Sarah Brewer, Casey Brown, Jacob Jardel, James Meeks, Holden Rowe Circulation Manager - Sarah Brewer Advertising Manager - Kaylee Jones, Charlene Belew
Newswriting Students
Maurice Buckner, Kaleb Castillo, Nicole Clobes, Ekanem Ekpenyong, Mikaela Greene, Nicole Hartvigsen, Trevon Herbert, Krista Hubbard, Charles Johnson, Jennifers Landers, Chase Mallow, Lora Miller, Christina Nalsem, Misty Neal, Kaley Patterson, Peyton Presgrove, Hannah Smart, Haley Swinford, Jonathan Tuckwell
Faculty Adviser
Mr. David Bublitz
About Us
The official student newspaper of Cameron University, The Cameron Collegian is available each Monday during the year. It is printed by the Lawton Constitution The first issue is provided free of charge. Each subsequent issue is $1.50.
Letters Policy
Letters to the editor will be printed in the order in which they are received and on a space available basis. The Collegian reserves the right to edit all letters for content and length. Letters should be no more than 250 words. Letters from individual authors will be published only once every four weeks. All letters from students should include first and last names, classification and major. No nicknames will be used. Letters from people outside the Cameron community should include name, address and phone number for verification. Letters can be sent by regular mail, by e-mail to aggiecentral@ cameron.edu or they may be dropped off at our office - Academic Commons 101 or at www. aggiecentral.com.
Our Views
The opinions expressed in The Collegian pages or personal columns are those of the signed author. The unsigned editorial under the heading “Aggie Voices” represents the opinion of the majority of the editorial board. The opinions expressed in The Collegian do not necessarily represent those of Cameron University or the state of Oklahoma. Our student media are designated public forums, and free from censorship and advance approval of content. Because content and funding are unrelated, and because the role of adviser does not include advance review of content, student media are free to develop editorial policies and news coverage with the understanding that students and student organizations speak only for themselves. Administrators, faculty, staff or other agents shall not consider the student media’s content when making decisions regarding the media’s funding or faculty adviser.
Alex Rosa-Figueroa, a close friend and former colleague of mine, wrote an award-winning editorial defining the concept of love. Alex did a fantastic job teaching me—heck, all of us—a good thing or four about that concept which eludes the understanding of musical acts such as Foreigner and Haddaway. The English language could use a few more words to describe it. However, Alex’s editorial has added onto what I already knew and learned from my personal studies into my favorite of topics to research, albeit in a way I’d much rather read. He helped define the words in our affectionate vocabulary. This editorial also addresses love. But I’m not going to do what he did. He defined love. I’m going to contextualize it— using examples from modern “Doctor Who.” Yes, “Doctor Who” is a 50 year-old British sci-fi series about a 900 year-old time traveler in his endless quest to save the world and vanquish enemies alongside his boredom. It’s also a show filled with deeper meanings and scenarios contained in a wibbly-wobbly ball of thinkywinky stuff. Started well, that sentence did. But the one thing I have noticed about the show is how much it draws on the concept of love. To paraphrase a former
professor of mine, all great narratives address love or a lack of love. Such is true of “Doctor Who.” There are a variety of examples I could pull to address the topic of love. Rose adored Nine and loved Ten in various aspects. Donna loved Ten in the way one loves a sibling. The Doctor loved every person he ever helped. These examples are the
tip of the iceberg, but digging deeper could spoil the series and render this piece far too long for news writing purposes. Yet, there is one character whose love has always been as nebulous as it is apparent: Captain Jack Harkness. With a sexuality more fluid than water expressed with the candidness of a teenager writing a diary, Jack has been a fan favorite for many reasons, the least of
affection. But, upon emptying out the bag of Jack’s scenes both before and after this one, one thing becomes apparent: Jack has a style of love that combines the Doctor’s and the companions’. More specifically, Jack Harkness loves deeply, fully and equally. Jack Harkness loves in a way that is open to anyone but is unique to anyone. Jack Harkness loves in a way I aspire to love. We all have the capability to love in any way we choose. We all have the words to speak a language that we hope to translate into something coherent. We choose the love we think we deserve and reciprocate accordingly. But one thing we forget to sometimes do is look not just at the love we have or desire but also at the way we express it. Sometimes, the way we express our love can be as important as the love we have. So, I urge everyone with whom I interact not only to Photo courtesy of MCT Campus show the love they want to embody but also to be the which is his amorousness. embodiment of the love they That amorousness is show. It does not matter which indeed what draws me to of Alex’s definitions of love you Jack’s character, but it goes exhibit; just make sure you deeper than just open-minded show it and be it. flirtation toward anything It’s one of the cheesiest, sentient. This depth of most cliché, most textbook character extends into a scene pieces of advice I could give. in which he gives a goodbye But it’s also some of the best kiss to the Doctor’s companion advice I could give. Be the love Rose and the Doctor himself. you want to show. Show the In a vacuum, this scene love you want to be. shows Jack’s equal-opportunity Love like Jack Harkness.
Giving respect to college students my birthday. I did not have enough cash to get lunch the next day, so the manager let me use it. Interested in where this 5’9” man in khakis, a polo and a name tag was going with this conversation, I listened. He explained to his friend that if “drunk college kids,” could get an education, there was no way that he would not excel. As I got into the car I saved up for since my first Kali Robinson job at 16 and headed to Sports Editor my third job of the day, I thought about society’s “Yeah, those college kids perception of “the real are spoiled. Mommy and world.” Obviously, there Daddy pays for everything,” are many working students a man in line behind me and John Mayer fans who said to his friend. “You’ve believe there is “No Such got kids. You could totally Thing,” but how many get a Pell Grant.” others have the same With gritted teeth, I opinions about students as walked up to the counter of the man in the sub shop? Jersey Mike’s and presented When I turned 19, I my coupon for a free got my own apartment. sandwich. This coupon, Returning to Oklahoma, I which I received through my applied to at least twenty employer, was originally for
Photo by Kali Robinson
different organizations. I was in an apartment that I funded through 65 hours of work between Wal-Mart and the Riviera Tanning Salon. Although I do not have children and cannot attest to the amount of time it takes to put a little boy to
bed after a day of classes or sit through a parent-teacher conference, I can tell you the exact price of canned tuna and when whole grains go on sale. I am grateful for my co-workers and could not buy the experience I have gained from working with
sales, conf lict management and customer service for the past six years. One day, I hope to have the opportunity to reminisce on my freshman year of Ramen and Red Bull, knowing that I will never have to have either again.
Public Service Announcement: National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
At one point or another, we’ve all used prescription drugs or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to alleviate an illness – whether it’s to relieve pain or curb a cough. Unfortunately, too many young people and adults are abusing these drugs for a quick high. Nationally, prescription drugs are the second most abused category of drugs after marijuana, with one in five young adults reporting that they have abused a prescription drug. In addition, the 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey found that 5 percent of teens have abused over-the-counter cough medicines containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan to get high over the past year. When abused in extreme excess—sometimes as much as 25 to 50 times the recommended dose—dextromethorphan can produce dangerous side effects, especially when combined with alcohol, illicit drugs, or certain prescription drugs. Trust for America’s Health, a non-profit organization, recently released a report that states Oklahoma ranks 5th in the Nation in drug overdose deaths. From 1999-2010, there were 91 opioid analgesic overdose deaths in Comanche County. In 2010 there were 154 non-fatal opioid analgesic overdoses in Comanche County. The Lawton-Fort Sill Community Coalition Prescription Drug Committee, has been working with businesses in Comanche County to promote proper storage of prescription medications. Presentations are also available to educate and equip parents, teens and concerned citizens to take action to protect their families and communities.
8
Sports
October 14, 2013
www.aggiecentral.com
CU Disc Golf
Photos by Kali Robinson
Kali Robinson Sports Editor
All Aggies are welcome in the Cameron University Disc Golf Club. Brock Cowen, President and Founder of the club, said he thinks it is an activity anyone can enjoy. Disc golf is a sport, with rules similar to those of traditional golf, in which individuals or team members try to land a disc in a basket in as few throws as possible. As in golf, there are both ‘drivers’ and ‘putters’ that come in all shapes, sizes and colors. “You don’t have to be crazy athletic to play,” said Cowen. “There are not a whole lot of inexpensive sports available to all students, and disc golf is free.” Although Cameron’s club only started last Fall, the same time the CU disc golf course was built, disc has been a part of Lawton’s culture for a few years. The course at Elmer Thomas Park, originally set up at Kid Zone off of 38th
Aggies fall to MSU Mustangs Kali Robinson Sports Editor
The Cameron University volleyball team lost in straight sets to the MSU Mustangs at 7 p.m. on Oct. fifth at the Aggie Gym. CU held a strong 5-1 lead in the first set. This lead diminished quickly. MSU rallied up to a 10-6 score. The Mustangs then finished off the set with a 7-1 run. Aggies fell in the first set 25-15. Set two began. The Aggies and Mustangs battled with the score, alternating wins, until the Aggies went on a four point rally. This brought the score up to 11-8. Point Aggies. With another four point rally, the Mustangs took the lead. They executed runs of three and four points, bringing them up seven. After a technical error on the Aggies’ side, MSU won set two. It ended 25-16. Kelle Carver led the pack again with 11 kills and two blocks. Right behind her were Kat Evans with one kill, one ace and no blocks. Maci Terrell had five kills, one ace and one block. Kayla Hebert backed the ladies up
with 24 assists. Erin Hardy led the Aggies with 11 digs during the game. Lauren Acuna was right behind with 10 digs. Kayla Hebert had eight digs. MSU took the lead again in set three, taking the first two points. The Aggies tied scores with MSU before leading by two points (8-6). Their lead did not last long, however. The teams tied at 9-9, then 10-10. They ended the set and the match 25-19 on a kill by MSU’s Kaitlyn Molloy. Midwestern State displayed effort from multiple hitters. Three players had six or more kills. A few others had five or more. Kaitlyn Malloy led the team with eight kills and 20 digs. Casey Fletcher followed with 15. Nicole Marzik had 11 digs and one assist. As a team, CU hit under .100 percent and only had four team blocks. Midwestern State hit .220 and had six total blocks. With the loss, the Aggies fall to 5-10 and remain winless in LSC matches at 0-6. The Mustangs are now 8-7 and 1-6
St., has been in Lawton since 2008. Jared White, adjunct professor and Aggie Alumnus, said he had not started playing until the CU course became available. White said Cowen was the one who introduced him to the sport and Cameron’s team. “Your thirtieth game is where you get a
little feel for it,” White said. “They’re hard to throw.” Just as in traditional golf, the price of equipment for disc golf can add up quickly. Players have different approaches to lower their costs and raise their total playing time. White, not unlike many other players,
[adult swim] Photos by Kaitlyn Stockton
Kaitlyn Stockton
kids and feel safe getting in the water with them.” Copy Editor To make this program Cameron University come to fruition, Clodfelter students are in luck. Those enlisted the help of an avid that may have missed out swimmer to teach students. on the rite of passage of Chemistry major Samuel learning how to swim, now Kibue dived right in. have a second chance. Kibue said he has been The Aggie Rec Center swimming for most of his has introduced a new adult life. As a young boy, Kibue swimming program. These learned not only how to free lessons will allow CU swim but also various techstudents to interact oneniques and styles. on-one with a swimming “I learned how to swim instructor to learn basic in the first or second swimming skills. Classes grade,” he said. “I learned occur each month; students different forms and strokes work with a mentor twice in the third” a week. The senior has used As the center offers such tools as foam water swimming classes, even les- boards, f loaties and more sons for student’s children, to assist his students in Aggie Rec Center Manager their lessons. Lendi Clodfelter said she Kibue recently finished noticed many individuals his first month of classes. struggled with these classes Kibue said he enjoyed seeand saw parents who were ing how much his students unable to help their chilhave improved since they dren swim. first started. While some “We had noticed over of his students have gotten the semester that some the basics of swimming, students just are not as he is continuing to work comfortable with the water with others twice a week to as others. With so many help them master the art of international students on swimming. campus, we found this serClodfelter said she has vice to be needed, and we seen similar results. She are so excited to start offer- is astounded by how far ing it,” she said. “Many some of the students have parents do not know how progressed. to swim and would like to “There were 10 students enjoy pool time with their that signed up for the
in the LSC. The Aggies will head out of town for their next match. CU battles Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, Okla., on Oct. 8. The Aggies then play Texas A&M University Kingsville - in Kingsville, Texas.
session. Several students could not swim at all and were terrified of the water. They overcame their fear and can now swim down and back properly,” she said. “It is very rewarding for us as a staff to see progression in students when they master a certain goal or challenge.” Kibue said a student does not have to be embarrassed by signing up or learning how to swim in front of others. Even though Aggie Rec Center regulars may be using the pool at the same time, he tries to make students feel as comfortable as he can. “You don’t have to worry,” he said. “We have had some regulars in the pool at the same time, but they are too preoccupied doing their own thing to notice you. Plus, they have been in the same situation before.” Students can sign up for the next month’s session by visiting the Aggie Rec Center. “Our next session will begin on Oct. 21,” Clodfelter said. “Please see Rec Center’s front desk for more details. There is a beginners’ session and an intermediate session. The sessions will meet during the week from 4-5 p.m.”
has found a lot of the discs that are now in his bag. He said that he was in a creek one day and found a driver, which sparked his interest in collecting them. He said it kept them unique and made disc an even more interesting sport. White is just one of twelve members of the Cameron club and one of many in the Lawton club. “A lot of members join both just to get the opportunity to compete more often,” Cowen said. The CU disc golf team meets up twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to play and discuss upcoming tournaments. These Aggies welcome everyone from novice to professional. For more information, students and community members can contact the team on their Facebook as Lawton, Oklahoma Disc Golf. Cowen recommends that, even if students do not join the club, they try out the sport. Discs are available to check out from the Rec Center for free to all Aggies.
Women lasso Bronco Classic Kali Robinson Sports Editor
The Cameron University women’s golf team placed eighth in the final round of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Bronco Classic on Tuesday, Oct. eighth in Oklahoma City. “We didn’t have a good showing today on the course,” said head coach Rick Goodwin. “There were some strong gusts out today and some slick greens. But we can’t use that as an excuse because all the other teams were battling those same conditions.” Cameron shot a season high 315 in their round to give them 618. This dropped them down one notch in the overall standings. Jaqueline Strickland, who ranked second at the Texas Wesleyan Tournament Sept. 9-10, led the Aggies with a 17th place tie carding a 151. She scored a 76 in the first round and a 75 in the second. Alexis Thompson finished one stroke back of Strickland, scoring 73 and 79, to finish 20th. Lindsey Alexander shot a 72 in the first round, a career low. Alexander came back with an 81 in the second round, giving her a total
score of 153. Alexander tied for 23rd place. Candice Swartz completed her first tournament in over a year and seeded 53rd place. Swartz carded a 162, 82 in the first round and 80 in the second, while Katie Johnston finished up the Aggie five with a 169, 82 in the first round and 87 in the second. Kylee JohnsonWickham shot a 79 and 74 totalling in a CU low of 153. UCO carded 289 in the second round and finished with a 586, five strokes ahead of Oklahoma Christian. The Broncos were two of the 15 schools that improved their score in the second day. Texas A&M Commerce was the only Lone Star Conference program competing with the Aggies. The Lions would tied for sixth with a total 614, 305 in the first round and 309 in the second. The Lions also received the individual championship, with Chantry McMahon carding a 141, just one under. Cameron will return the action on Monday, Oct. 14 for the Dallas Baptist Classic in Dallas.