The Cameron University Collegian: November 14, 2011

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Volume 86 Issue 9

Monday, November 14, 2011

13th Annual Oklahoma Research Day

Regional scholars gather at Cameron By Tahira Carter News Editor

On Nov. 4, over 1000 students and faculty members from universities across the state gathered at Cameron University for the 13th Annual Oklahoma Research Day. This is the second consecutive year that Cameron has housed the event that features the academic research of scholars amongst Oklahoma’s regional universities. Dr. Tony Wohlers, Associate Professor of the Department of History and Government, coordinated the prestigious undertaking that has shown steady growth in the number of participants over the years. “This is the largest one since its existence,” Dr. Wohlers said.

“This year we had about 700 abstract submissions.” Although every person that submits an abstract may not attend the event, those that do attend are usually accompanied by a guest or mentor. Dr. Wohlers estimated 1,200 attendees this year–100 more than last year. Oklahoma Research Day is primarily geared toward Undergraduate students but over the years, the event has increased its scope to include Graduate students and faculty members. “This is a good thing because you can have interactions among Undergraduate students, Graduate students and the Faculty,” Dr. Wohlers said.

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Aggie A&E The Great Game

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Academic Interaction Students and faculty from across the state shared their research with colleagues at the Cameron University Fitness Center on Nov. 4. This is the second year that the event was held at Cameron University.

Aggie Sports Women’s Volleyball

CU weighs in 1st at Powerlifting Competition By Elijah Morlett

Assistant Managing Editor Cameron University Police Officer Ray Ortiz and senior Chemistry major Chad Carden competed in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) World Powerlifting Championships, both winning first place awards in various events. The event took place at the Imperial Palace Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., last month. Ortiz competed in the 220-pound weight category while Carden competed in the 160-pound weight category, both in their respective age groups. Carden said that the competition was tough. Individuals that attended the event qualified at a regional competition. “The event was not open, people who show up to this definitely want to win,” Carden said. “We have some of the best people competing against us.” Carden placed first in the Open Division Bench Press. He currently ranks 17th nationally in the Men’s Unequipped Bench Press Top 100. Ortiz placed first in the Full Powerlifting Meet, which consists of a squat, bench press and deadlift, in that order. He also placed first in the Lifetime Drug-Free Master’s Full Powerlift, Lifetime Drug-Free Master’s Bench and first place overall awards in the Master’s One Champion and the PoliceFire Division. Ortiz said while the competition is heavy, there is a

lot of camaraderie that exists behind the scenes. “Even though everyone is there to compete, everyone is also helping each other out in the back,” Ortiz said. “Those in the federations treat it as a family sport. We enjoy the competition.” Along with the awards, Ortiz also broke the AAU American and world records for the bench press in his class, lifting 437 pounds for that event. According to Ortiz, plenty of training is involved with preparing for competition. Currently, Ortiz and Carden are in their off-season, which focuses on maintaining their strength and healing. However, heavy training begins roughly eight weeks before competition.

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CrossRoads The Rented Christmas

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Aggie Voices Photo by Elijah Morlett

First Place: CU Police Officer Ray Ortiz poses for a photograph adorned with various awards won at the AAU World Powerlifting Championships. Ortiz competed in the 220-pound weight category.

What Is Love?

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Dig Deep: Senior Chemistry major Chad Carden bench presses weights at the Aggie Gym. Carden placed first in the Open Division Bench Press and he currently ranks 17th nationally in the Men’s Unequipped Bench Press Top 100.

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