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Honoring the fallen
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Claudia Edwards co-writes book on education.
Percussion ensemble and drumline take the stage.
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Biology club holds Halloween bash.
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Veterans Day: Cameron University will host a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day 2013. The ceremony will take place at 1:15 p.m. in Veterans Grove, north of Howell Hall. Both a reading of the names of lives lost since Veterans Day 2012 and a moment of silence will precede a special tribute to fallen Cameron Army ROTC program graduate, 1st Lt. Brandon Landrum. Cameron, in partnership with Sodexo, will also provide a complimentary lunch to veterans, as well as active duty military, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Shepler cafeteria.
The Aggies take on the Sooners.
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Cameron named in least debt rankings Tyler Boydston
Glover said. “It breaks up different universities into Managing Editor different categories. We’re in the regional universities Cameron University category, and so that groups was featured in the “U.S. us with institutions across News & World Report’s the nation that are like us. Best Colleges 2014” in the category of Least Debt based There are 621 institutions that fall into that category, on the graduating class of and they actually break that 2012. up into individual regions. According to Associate We’re in the west region, Vice President of and there are three other Enrollment Management Jamie Glover, the report was regions.” Cameron was ranked separated into sections based ninth in the category of least on region. debt among the 193 schools “If you go to their that were surveyed in the website to the Best West region. Colleges section, it kind Glover said the debt of gives an explanation rankings were based on for the methodology,”
loans taken out by students. However, loans taken out by students’ parents are not included. “They look at loans that are taken out from students both through the college and any private loans they take out,” Glover said. “Basically each university submits a massive amount of data to a lot of places, but “U.S. News” is one of the surveys we submit. It looks at a variety of things, but the thing they look at for this is the percentage of your graduating class, and they look at cohort groups, but the percentage of your cohort group graduating
class that graduates with debt and without debt as well.” According to Glover, there are different ways in which CU is working to maintain their ranking for least debt reducing the costs of an education. “One of the first ways we consciously work to keep the education at Cameron University affordable: we’re the third lowest-cost regional university in the state of Oklahoma,” Glover said. “We’re really low cost given the size of the institution.” The cost of the education is not the only way in which Cameron ensures that
students leave without debt. Glover said another way of making sure less students are in financial trouble by the time they graduate is by making financial assistance easily accessible. “We work tremendously hard to get additional assistance into the hands of our students, and we do that a number of ways,” Glover said. “One way is through our tuition waiver scholarship program. Since 2001-02, that has increased almost 300%. We have 2.2 million in tuition waivers that are available to our students each year. “In addition to that, we
are blessed to have a lot of people who want to support Cameron University and support our students. Each year we have on average about $300,000 available through the Cameron University Foundation to provide financial support for students.” Glover said the amount of debt a student has can have an impact on their options once they graduate. “It makes such a substantial difference in terms of the quality of life and the financial options they have, graduating from college and getting that first job and starting a career.”
Mascot Ole Kim celebrates 49th birthday and Ole Kim made their way to the Aggie Gym to cheer on the lady Newswriting Student Aggie volleyball team as they played Northwestern Oklahoma State On Nov. 5, Cameron students, faculty and staff wore black and gold in University. Ole Kim cheered the lady Aggies on the sidelines and also made honor of Ole Kim turning 49. his way into the crowd to greet some Ole Kim’s birthday celebration started at 11 a.m. on Tuesday with free fellow fans. Between sets, Ole Kim was called cake in the MCC. Students gathered onto the court and given a piece of cake around the table for a piece of the along with a candle to blow out while six-foot black and gold birthday cake, the cheerleaders, the dance team and complete with Ole Kim’s face made the crowd sang him “Happy Birthday.” out of frosting. PAC is the organization who came Students were given buttons, mustache stickers and a mustache on a up with the idea to celebrate Ole Kim’s stick reading “Go Aggies!” to celebrate big day. This is the first time Ole Kim has the special day. Ole Kim helped to hand out cake and he took the time to ever had a birthday party thrown for him. Student Activities Specialist pose for pictures with students. At 5:30 p.m. students were invited Megan Canfield and two PAC cochairs were in charge of the party to a tailgate on the north side of the planning. Aggie Gym. Students enjoyed hot “We think this is a great way to dogs, chips, cookies, punch and last, kind of build Cameron spirit” Canfield but not least, their friend Ole Kim. Students posed for pictures with their said. Canfield said that in the past they mustaches and Ole Kim, as well as played the games corn hole and ladder would reveal the identity of Ole Kim by lifting off the mascots head at ball. homecoming. Canfield hinted that the After the tailgate, the students past revealing may be a tradition that
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The hunger: Students cut the cake on Ole Kim’s birthday. The event took place Nov. 5 in the MCC. could be brought back sometime in the next year or so but no conformation for homecoming 2014. “Ole Kim is a representation of what Cameron University is,” Canfield said. “He kind of symbolizes the pride
that students have in their university. He is something very tangible that they can get behind and that they can root for and be excited about.” Canfield said PAC is looking to do something bigger for his 50th birthday.
For those interested in getting involved, in PAC holds weekly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights in the Buddy Green Room on the second floor of the MCC.
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Nov. 12: CU at the blood drive Carson Stringham Copy Editor
Cameron University’s Comanche Battalion will be holding its fall blood drive from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in room 209 of Burch Hall. Mary Spannagel, Senior Blood Program Consultant for the Oklahoma Blood Institute, said she helps to coordinate the two blood drives the Cameron cadets do each year, one in November and one in April. The goal for this blood drive will be to have at least 20 people donate. Spannagel said the main purpose of the blood drive is to give ROTC cadets the chance to donate, but anyone on campus – staff, students or faculty – can donate as well. The blood collected will be used in local hospitals, including the
Reynolds Army Community Hospital on Fort Sill. Each donor will donate one pint of blood, which is equivalent to two cups. Any person who wishes to donate must be at least 17, have a valid I.D. and weigh at least 125 pounds if 17-years-old – 18-years-old and older can weigh as little as 110 pounds. If a person is on antibiotics or has taken the last dose within 72 hours of trying to donate, he or she will be unable to donate. If a person’s iron level is too low – all donors will have their iron levels checked – he or she will also not be allowed. Flu shots do not make a person ineligible. If a person has already had their flu shot, he or she can still donate. Spannagel said there are a few things people can do in order to prepare for the blood drive. Tea drinkers should
refrain from drinking tea at least a couple days in advance of donating in order to make sure that their iron levels are good, and all possible donators should drink lots of healthy liquids – water, Gatorade and juices – and eat healthy, which includes eating breakfast before they show up to donate. “We don’t want people to go and grab a doughnut and a Dr. Pepper for breakfast,” Spannagel said. “We want them to actually eat a full, healthy meal; the same thing goes if they donate around lunch time.” Ultimately, Spannagel said the ROTC blood drive is a chance for students, faculty and staff to help the local community in a way that she hopes is convenient and fun. She said, “We want everyone who donates to have a good experience because we would like for them to come back and do it again in the spring.”
Claudia Edwards’ engaging read Kaylee Jones
really not much out there on classroom walkthroughs’… and we just kind of talked Assistant Managing Editor through it and we just said, ‘maybe we should write a book about it.’” Claudia Edwards, Cameron’s Graduate Edwards said the best part of working Coordinator for the School of Education with her co-authors was that each brought a and Behavioral Sciences, is engaging different perspective to the book, hers being teachers as the co-author of a new book on her experience as a classroom teacher. education. Edwards taught kindergarten, third grade Edwards wrote “Engaging Teachers and seventh grade English, her personal in Classroom Walkthroughs” along with favorite, over a span of 29 years. Don Kachur and Judith Stout. Published “I thought I liked teaching until I by ASCD, the second largest educational moved to seventh grade English, and I just organization in the country, Edwards said the book took a year and a half to complete. absolutely fell in love with it all over again,” “[I was] very, very pleased,” Edwards said Edwards said. “It was a revitalization really. I retired well. I had always just planned of the new book. “It’s our second book; we to retire when I was eligible to, and I had had one published in 2010, and we feel this seen teachers who were really just hanging one is a much better production.” in there and trying to reach their number The book serves as a follow-up to their 2010 publication, “Classroom Walkthroughs of years, and I thought, ‘I never want to do that. I want to go out while I still love it.’ to Improve Teaching and Learning.” And, I did.” Edwards explained the new book has “It was hard,” Edwards added, “because I more specific data regarding the results of was still happy.” classroom walkthroughs than the first. Edwards said the point of the book is “This one actually,” Edwards began, ultimately to improve student learning “we worked with 40 different schools in 30 different states in Canada, and the idea was by improving teaching methods through classroom walkthroughs. to have firsthand information about what “Teaching, as a rule, is a pretty isolated schools did, how they got teachers involved, profession. You pretty much go into your how they had teachers buy into the idea own classroom, you close the door and you of going into each other’s classrooms and do your own thing.” Edwards said. “So what observing what each other was doing…” we are encouraging is that you learn from Edwards said she had never expected to the best, and that would be from each other.” write a book. “Are the students learning [the “Being an English person, I used to tell material]?” Edwards said. “That’s the whole people, ‘Oh, you write a book, and I’ll help edit it,’” Edwards said. “I never thought that goal, are the learning it? And if they’re learning it, then you’re going to look how I would actually help write it.” The three co-authors, Edwards explained, the teacher presented the information, how met at an ASCD conference in a session over the teacher is having them involved in what Photo by Kaylee Jones they’re doing.” classroom walkthroughs. Edwards joined Cameron’s staff in 2007. “We were all talking about it,” Reading material: Claudia Edwards at work. Edwards recently co-authored a book that was a follow up to “Classroom Walkthroughs to Improve Teaching and Learning.” Edwards shared, “and [Don] said, ‘There’s
CU students serve Moore for Service Saturday Sadie Jones A&E Editor
On May 20, 2013, Moore, Okla., faced tragedy head-on as an EF5 tornado swept through the town and left behind numerous wrecked homes, schools, property, businesses and lives. At 7 a.m. Nov. 2, Cameron University students and alumni partnered together for Service Saturday and headed to Moore to pick up the pieces. Director of Alumni Relations Jennifer McGrail said the CU Alumni Association — an organization whose purpose is to keep graduates connected to CU and to help to make the university stronger — introduced a new group to Cameron last year called Aggie G.O.L.D. (Graduates Of the Last Decade). Head of Aggie G.O.L.D. is Amanda Finch, a 2010 CU graduate who now lives in Arkansas. Two other board members and six CU alumni assist her in planning events – such as the trip to Moore – for the newfound organization. “The Alumni Association wanted to participate in an Oklahoma Recovery Service Day,” McGrail said. “So they decided to partner with the new group Aggie G.O.L.D. and the Student Activities organization to come up with a Cameron community-wide service day.” The group partnered with grassroots organization — “Serve Moore” —formed after the tornadoes took place. The organization assigned different projects for the volunteers. “There were three or four other groups there the same day we were,” McGrail said. “Depending on the number of volunteers and their skill level, ‘Serve Moore’ makes a list of different projects that can be completed and sends volunteers out with all the supplies. They provided us with everything we needed.” McGrail said she was pleased with the turnout. Once they arrived in Moore, participants divided into groups and worked on two different projects within the community. Half of the group painted bleachers and the concession stand for the Moore Athletics Complex. The other group was asked to help build fences for families. “We ended up with 27 participants,” McGrail said. “And a little more than half of the volunteers were alumni and friends of alumni — we also had a small group of CU students ride up with us.” The Cameron group worked up close with the people in Moore; McGrail described the experience as rewarding. “While we were there, an elementary school football game was going on at the complex,” McGrail said. “There was a memorial tribute for one of the students who had lost his life. Kids had left notes, stuffed animals and t-shirts at his memorial. Being able to help both a family and the entire community during their youth athletics event is something that I think we all enjoyed being able to do — being able to see that helped remind us why we decided to volunteer in the first place.” Some who volunteered with CU understood the impact of the tornado tragedy — because they lived through it. “We have alumni in the Oklahoma City and Moore area, so we want to make sure we reach out to our Cameron family,” McGrail said. “I saw the devastation about two days after it happened. Being able to go back now and see where they’ve been able to rebuild — and to be a part of helping — it’s something that’s good for us to do as a Cameron family and show our support for the rest of the state.” The Service Saturday in Moore only marked the beginning of many more events to come. “Aggie G.O.L.D. definitely wants to keep the service on the radar,” McGrail said. “So we’ll definitely be working on planning more service activities.”
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Picking up the pieces: A volunteer pours paint to help in the rebuilding of Moore, Okla., after the EF5 tornado that destroyed part of the town last May. CU students and alumi joined together for Service Saturday to lend a hand.
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Spooky Fun Night carves up more than a good scare Maurice Buckner
Once Stringham joined, Poolaw saw her fit to be the organization’s president. The acting Newswriting Student president passed on the position and accepted her new title as Vice President. From 6-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 26, Cameron Stringham credited Poolaw for coming up parents and their children carved pumpkins with the idea for the event. and more in the “Spooky Fun Night” event “Rhiannon was the acting President of hosted by Cameron University’s Moms Moms and Dads on Campus, and the idea of and Dads on Campus (MAD) and CU Be the Spooky Family Night was originally her SMART. idea” Stringham said. “I started working at The “spooky” event was held in Shepler’s CU Be SMART Parent Resource Center as Wichita Room. a student worker a couple of weeks ago and The night began with coloring, popcorn, asked Rhiannon if we could do a joint activity. pizza, cupcakes and Oreo Dirt cakes, which Since CU Be SMART and Moms and Dads on consisted of chocolate pudding topped with Campus both work towards assisting student grounded Oreo’s and gummy night crawlers parents, it seemed a match made in heaven.” made by MAD’s Vice President Rhiannon This was Stringham’s first time organizing Poolaw. and leading an event. Even though she was While parents and children snacked nervous, she held herself together. on these spooky treats, Tim Burton’s “I’ve never organized an activity before” “Frankenweenie” played from the projector. Stringham said. “So, getting all the little details Being a mom, MAD’s President Jennifer right was challenging. Let’s just say I learned Stringham knew youngsters would grow a lot, and hopefully the next activity runs restless during the film and allowed them and smother.” their parents to begin the pumpkin carving Toward the end of the event, there was a whenever they chose. raffled for guests to win a decorated ceramic Clusters of families sat down on the plastic pumpkin made by Art major Taylor Rich. The tapped off area selected for the pumpkin lucky winner was Julie Fanelli. carving and began cutting away, digging out the Family fun: An attendee and a young boy carve pumpkins at CU’s “Spooky Fun From 2-3 p.m. on Nov. 20, CU Be SMART pumpkin pulp and piling it on the floor. Little Night.” Moms and Dads on Campus hosted the event, along with CU Be SMART. will be having a “Couponing” workshop in arms were shoulder deep inside a pumpkin. pumpkin, Marston said. “I’ve never ever wanted for student parents – the two entities share a Shepler’ s Wichita Room. As always, kids are Student-parent Maria Marston was in to carve a pumpkin because it feels yucky, but common thread, helping students who have welcome to attend while parents participate in attendance with her son. it’ s different. I don’t mind it.” children. the workshop. “I heard about [the event] from my adviser,” The “Spooky Fun Night” was a collaborative Poolaw and Stringham held different roles From 4-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 23, the Marston said. “We were talking about how effort between MAD and CU Be SMART. when the plans were made for the Spooky Fun organization will be hosting a Family Swim I’m a single parent, and I usually attend a lot of Although they assist student parents Night. Poolaw was the acting President of Party at the Aggie Rec Center. MAD is functions with my son; she gave me the idea to differently – the former providing advice and MAD while Stringham had just joined CU Be planning to have even more events as well contact Student Services.” activities for parents and their children to SMART as a student worker a few weeks prior. and will announce them on its Facebook page Marston, having no previous experience come together, the latter providing resources, MAD was in need of an extra hand to keep the “Moms and Dads on Campus.” carving a pumpkin, dove right in. organization up and running. “This is the very first time I’ve ever carved a information, support and encouragement Photo by Maurice Buckner
American Cancer Society hosts first Bark for Life meeting
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At 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, Cameron University students and community members met to discuss Lawton’s first ever Bark for Life event in the MCC’s Executive Boardroom. Bark for Life is a fundraising event associated with the Relay for Life; both events focus on spreading awareness about cancer. With regard to the event, the committee brainstormed possible locations for the race – including Fort Sill’s Polo Field and sites in Geronimo. While the date has yet to be selected, its planners are shooting for a late March or April race day. As dogs suffer from cancer and often become caregivers to cancer patients, this race celebrates the comradeship of humans and dogs in the fight against cancer. American Cancer Society Staff Partner Lyndse Tatum – an animal lover – said having such an event is important to her. As her dogs are able to pick her up when she is down, she wants to celebrate her canine companions. “Bark for Life is something that is really special to my heart because I love dogs,” Tatum said. “I did my first Bark for Life last year in Altus.” The overall goal of the Bark for Life is to alert the public that no one is immune from cancer’s grasp. “It is just to get the awareness out there that dogs get cancer too. Cancer doesn’t discriminate,” she said. According to Tatum, dogs do not have to have cancer to participate in the event. Any dog and its owner are allowed to run, jog or walk the relay. As the Relay for Life marathon will be hosted at Cameron University in June, committee members would like CU’s student body involved in one of the relay’s feeder programs. The committee is currently looking for students and
Barking up the right tree: Lyndse Tatum, (left) an American Cancer Society Staff Partner, looks over flyers as Tanja Williams (right) speaks at the first ever Bark for Life meeting on Oct. 28. The event, associated with Relay for Life, is to raise awareness that no one is immune from cancer, not even man’s best (canine) friend. community members to join them in their planning. “Bark for Life is easy to plan. We just have to recruit people and their dogs,” Tatum said. Besides the relay, there will be vendors and activities for all ages. While these activities have yet to be planned and chosen, guests can expect games such as hula-hooping with their furry friends and more. All proceeds that the committee receives from this event will go towards the Relay for Life. “Whatever money we raise goes directly to our Relay for Life Comanche County,” Tatum said, “and that leads directly to the American Cancer Society which goes to research and for patient programs.” By the end of the meeting, the committee chose Michele McDowell as the chair for the Bark for Life. “I’ve been involved with Relay for Life for the last 17 years. I love my dogs,” McDowell said. “I like them better than some humans, so I thought it was right up my alley.” McDowell said any students that wish to become involved or would to participate in the event can find her
on campus. “Get involved,” she said. “We need your help. I work in the Music Department, so students can always stop by and get more information.” Likewise, Tatum and McDowell said are they are also looking for sponsors for their event. While pet stores and other businesses are their main focus, the group said no organization is out of bounds. “A lot of them have never heard of such an event as this,” Tatum said. “They love sponsoring an event that focuses both on cancer and dogs.” Although Tatum is still working to get the registration website up and running, she encourages everyone to go register online once it is available. “If you have a dog, sign up for it as soon as we get our dates,” Tatum said. “We want all dogs there.” For more information, students can contact Tatum or McDowell at Lyndse.tatum@cancer.org and oklahomanature@sbcglobal.net respectively or visit their upcoming Facebook page.
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Enactus: showing passion through action
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Sam’s Club, Enactus’ Project Assistant Managing Editor Manager for food drives, Brian Sibley, watched over two large Cameron’s Enactus recently boxes, where community demonstrated their motto members had nearly filled one “passion in action,” holding box with donations. a food drive from 10 a.m. to Medicine Park residents 6 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 at Susan May and her husband, Sam’s Club. Lewis Litwack, were out for The food drive is the first some afternoon shopping Enactus has held for the 2013- when they were handed a flyer 2014 academic year. about the food drive. Enactus members Tony “I think it is a nice way Rapalo, a freshman Biology to uphold your community major, and Sheniqia Haynes, a and show that they have your senior Biology major, greeted support,” May said, after shoppers at the front door and donating several boxes of food. informed them of the drop “Not everybody is in a good boxes by the exit. situation, and if everybody On the other side of could do their part and do
a little to help, then it’s a wonderful thing.” After two days, the Lawton Food Bank picked up the donations and weighed them. Enactus collected 1,484 pounds of food along with $576 in cash donations. The food drive was the first of three events scheduled for the month of October, followed immediately on the 28th by “Kindness Week 3.” “[Enactus] is about taking an entrepreneurial point of view and really helping people,” Haynes explained. “Our motto is ‘passion in action,’ so we do random acts of kindness: washing windshields, opening
doors for people, giving out Gatorade at the Rec Center. It’s just about being nice to people. Everyone needs a smile every now and then.” Haynes said her teacher Dr. Theresa Billiot encouraged her to join Enactus. Billiot, CU’s Assistant Professor of Marketing, acts as the faculty adviser for Enactus. Recruited from his Intro to University Life class by Enactus President Jenna Mercer, Rapalo added: “To me, Enactus is an organization that wants to help and better the community and wants to make it a better place for different people and all people.”
The name, broken down en-act-us, stands for entrepreneurial – “having the perspective to see an opportunity and the talent to create value from that opportunity,” action – “the willingness to do something and the commitment to see it through even when the outcome is not guaranteed” and us – “a group of people who see themselves connected in some important way; individuals that are part of a greater whole.” According to their website, Enactus is “an international organization that brings together student, academic
and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to enable progress around the world.” Sixty-two thousand students currently participate in Enactus programs around the world. Cameron is one of 1,600 universities to host their own Enactus team. Students interested in joining can attend Enactus’ monthly meetings, posted on its Facebook page at CU Enactus. The next food drive held by Enactus will take place on Nov. 16 and 17, followed by another on Dec. 14 and 15.
Lecture helps students take lead Jacob Jardel
organizational standing. From that point, most of Staff Writer the conversation was attendeeLeaders from various driven. Throughout the event, Cameron University student Cothren asked those officers organizations learned to and members of organizations be better leaders at the CU about the different facets that Leadership Academy at 3:30 make good advisors as well p.m. on Oct. 29 in the Buddy as what traits their advisors Green Room. exhibited. The Leadership Academy The session concluded series ended with this with a brief discussion on the workshop, which gave attendees running theme of what makes advice on how to interact with a faculty member right for an the faculty advisors in various advisory job. Overall, the main organizations. message was that working Student Activities with advisors differed among Specialist Leslie Cothren organizations and leaders. started the event with a According to Cothren, rundown of some of the topics similiar to this one is duties faculty advisors have in what the Leadership Academy organizations as a whole, such is all about. as coordinating with treasurers She said, “It is a leadership and maintaining good series of various topics –
hopefully some personal development and some organizational development – to help students become better leaders on campus.” This topic actually came from those leaders and organizations Cothren wanted to help. “I’ve talked to some advisors and to some student organization presidents that kind-of struggle with that sometimes, thinking ‘I don’t want to ask my advisor to do that’ or ‘I thought they were going to do that and they didn’t,’” she said. The issue of communication was something Cothren wanted to address to those in attendance. “I think a lot of times, there’s poor communication; so
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colony of Delta Sigma Pi, the Honors Society of Business, welcoming guests and inviting them to food. After guests were settled with their food, the guest speaker took the floor. Styron began with an explanation about the two types of people he sees in the world: spenders and savers. He elaborated on the ways both types of people could become millionaires. Styron said spenders rely on chance occurrences like winning the lottery or marrying into wealth to
reach millionaire status. In contrast, he stated that savers accrue and earn their affluence by way of smart decision making. From that point, Styron gave the audience various tips on proper saving, spending and decision-making en route to creating personal wealth. Senior Finance and Marketing major Waheed Gbadamosi, President of Delta Sigma Pi, thought that Styron did a good job getting the point of the event across. “The speaker did great,” Gbadamosi said. “He shared knowledgeable experience on the matter of savings.” According to Gbadamosi, the audience received Styron’s information quite well. He said, “They learned about saving, things to do to save and the importance [of saving money].” Gbadamosi also noted that the combination of good food, a good speaker and good information left a noticeable impression on the audience. “The event went really well,” he said. “The audience was really glad we provided the event.”
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Leading the way: Student Activities Specialist Leslie Cothren addresses the audience at the last CU Leadership Academy for the semester. The event addressed how student organization officers interact with faculty advisors.
Coffee and Conversation happens in our room stays in our room. That is very Assistant Managing Editor important to me, and I think Cameron’s Office of Student you guys have noticed,” turning Development, along with to Mitchell Dufrin, a freshman Cameron P.R.I.D.E, co-hosted Radiology major and P.R.I.D.E the first-ever Coffee and President, “that what you guys Conversation at 12:30 p.m. on talk about is strictly between Nov. 28. you all and the personal stuff Students gathered in the can stay there. It’s a very open Buddy Green Room of the and embracing group. There’s MCC to share their ideas no one that is going to feel left and thoughts over coffee and out or shunned.” assorted breakfast pastries. After briefly covering Jennifer Castricone, upcoming events for P.R.I.D.E, Admissions Counselor and including a donation drive for third year P.R.I.D.E faculty World Aid’s Day, Castricone advisor, sat at a round table asked the group: “Would you surrounded by students joking like to meet my children?” about their overconsumption of Not having, or desiring Sweet-N-Low. she clarified, any biological Coordinator of Diversity children of her own, Castricone Affairs, Taylor Thompson, explained she calls members of welcomed the group before P.R.I.D.E her children. turning the floor over to Besides Dufrin, P.R.I.D.E. Castricone. had other officers in Castricone reminded those attendance: Vice President in attendance that P.R.I.D.E Matthew Buck, Secretary Kati meets in Room 211 of the Crews and SGA Representative MCC every Friday at 6:03 p.m. Danielle Best, better known as “Generally, at the beginning “Elmo.” of each meeting, we talk Castricone opened the about business and events floor for questions, and that we have coming up, and over the next hour, students then we may have a topic of discussed everything from conversation,” Castricone said. P.R.I.D.E flyers being torn P.R.I.D.E’s Facebook group down around campus, to has roughly 70 members, not all suggestions for a Unisex or active, of which around 15 to 20 “family” bathroom being attend their weekly meetings. made available to students, to “Everyone is welcome. We common misconceptions of are a safe space,” Castricone what Cameron P.R.I.D.E is as said, explaining that she, an organization. herself, is not “gay-identified,” “Even though we’ve got but “straight-allied.” rainbow flags, we’ve got an “We have a rule: what AIDS quilt panel and rainbow
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Jacob Jardel Cameron students learned how to earn wealth in the latest Financial Boot Camp at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 in Shepler’s Wichita Room. This chapter of the Financial Boot Camp, the last one of five talks sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi and Student services, was titled “How to Be a Millionaire: Savings.” During the event, BancFirst Financial Adviser Howard Styron talked to students about how to do just what the title entailed. The event started with members of Cameron’s
halfway through the semester, there’s a debate that goes ‘I thought you were doing that’ and ‘No, I thought you were doing that,’” she said. “I want to maybe eliminate those conversations and frustrations that happen.” However, Cothren added that one of the keys to properly interacting with advisors is interaction and proper communication. “I just wanted to let them know that it’s a constant conversation,” Cothren said. “There’s not actually a right or wrong way to do it. Just make sure all the areas are covered.” This session was the last of the semester for the Leadership Academy, but Cothren felt that there was a lot on which to build for next semester.
candy, [Parents] will come up to the table [at an Organization fair,] and be like, ‘Cameron P.R.I.D.E… Is that like a booster club for Cameron?’” Castricone joked. “And we say, ‘No, we’re the gay/straight alliance,’ and I get dinner plate eyes, and I’m like, ‘Don’t worry, you won’t catch it.’” Despite the usual stigma, Castricone said she was appreciative of how supportive Cameron’s administration has been. Regarding the turnout for Coffee and Conversation, Dufrin said he was pleased. “I thought it turned out pretty well to be honest,” Dufrin shared. Castricone agreed, saying: “I’m not going to lie; I had a very nervous fear that it would just be my regular P.R.I.D.E members sitting around staring at each other. So I’m glad that a few other organizations were represented and a couple of other students kind of wandered in and offered their support.” Castricone explained the point of such events was to help raise awareness about P.R.I.D.E. She said: “I would like to see more membership; I would like more people who know that P.R.I.D.E exists, who know what we’re about, who know what we do, even if they don’t necessarily agree, which I hate that word, or they’re not supportive; at least they can be accepting.”
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Biology club spooks spirit into students Sadie Jones
and was decorated with candles, fake body parts and a dressed up skeleton. A&E Editor “We mainly borrowed decorations from the Cameron’s Biology Club kicked off their MCC, so most of this is their stuff,” Ristedt said. Halloween festivities early with board games, “And we were allowed to borrow decorations from refreshments, music and a costume contest at 6 the Science Complex as well, so Erin and I used p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Science Complex. whatever we could find.” Senior Biology major and Biology Club After students had refreshments and viewed President Samantha Ristedt and Treasurer Aaron everyone’s costumes, the games began. Bevington organized the event and encouraged all “We have several different board games,” Cameron students to attend. Ristedt said. “We have a Big Bang Theory and “The party is open to everyone,” Ristedt said. NCIS Trivial game, Apples to Apples, card games “Originally, this was supposed to be a game night, and old-school video games that we’re going to but since it’s just a few days before Halloween, play.” we decided to include a Halloween theme and Ristedt said the get-together is a great way for costume contest to make it more fun.” Biology Club members and non-members to get The idea for a Biology Club Halloween party together, have fun and take a break from their began two years ago. regular meetings. “We had a meeting a few years ago that took This semester, Ristedt said she has been place the day after Halloween,” Ristedt said. “So pleased with students’ willingness to be involved for the meeting we all came dressed up and had a with the Biology Club costume contest — that is really where this idea “We’ve had great attendance from students came from — we wanted to do something fun like this year,” Ristedt said. “The officers and I have that again.” been pretty happy and excited with the number of The party took place in classrooms on the first people who show up for the meetings and events floor of the Science Complex. we have.” The first room Ristedt decorated was the Ristedt said the organization’s events are “Mourning” room. The classroom was filled varied throughout the year. The Biology Club with haunting antique photos as well as black includes weekly meetings with activities and guest tablecloths and candles to give it an eerie feel. speakers as well as convention trips. This would be where students played games and To be a member of the Biology Club, students had refreshments. pay a $5 fee. Meetings are held at noon every The second classroom was the “Voodoo” room Friday in room 105 of the Science Complex.
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Fraternity brothers compete for charity Charlene Belew
brutal obstacle courses to promote the Wounded Student Life Editor Warrior Project. Rancourt, a 20-year-old At 1 p.m. on Oct. 26, Business junior and Vice Colton Rancourt, Kristian President of Finance for the Jimenez and Chase Blair, Sig Tau fraternity said he three Sigma Tau Gamma and his two brothers had to brothers, travelled to make it through about 20 Wortham, Texas, to be different obstacles. part of the Tough Mudder After four hours of competition. extreme physical activity, he According to the Tough Mudder website, the mission said that every moment was of the competition is not for worth it. “It’s more than just people participating in the about the run, it’s the competition to race for the whole experience in itself finish line; it is to promote that’s worth it. It was all so “strength, stamina, mental different and it was all so grit and camaraderie” among teams that enter the new that it all sticks out,” he said. competition. Rancourt said that the This marathon includes
camaraderie inspired him to carry on. He said it was surprising to see strangers helping other strangers. “One thing I really liked about this was the camaraderie that every mudder had toward one another,” Rancourt said. “You’d be falling in the mud, and you’d see this random hand reach down and grab you and pull you over the mud mile or pull you up the 12 or 15 foot warped wall. Because of that, you’d turn around as soon as you got up to help that person behind you.” Rancourt said one of his favorite experiences was an obstacle that included him
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jumping into an industrial sized dumpster full of ice water. The objective was to completely submerge the body and be able to swim across the bottom to the other side. In the middle of the obstacle was a wooden plank that had barbwire lining the top, making crossing the top impossible. Once reaching the other side of the dumpster, competitors had to lift themselves out of the cold water. “We got the bright idea to try and mentally prepare ourselves for this, so in the hotel room, we filled the bathtub up with cold water and then put seven 10 pounds bags of ice in it,” he
said. “We all took turns sitting in it and submerging ourselves in it. That was ridiculous. I wish we had never done that. It was worse than the actual obstacle.” Rancourt said that in spirit of the Wounded Warrior Project, BIC (a company famous for lighters, pencils, razors, etc.) set up a booth at this location, as well as several others during the tour. BIC promised that if 10,000 people got their hair cut, they would donate $100,000 to the foundation. Rancourt said that he and his other teammates cut their hair to
Psi Chi rocks the night
society came up with the event through many meetings and shared interests. Staff Writer “We just did a lot of brain storming,” she Psi Chi hosted its first game night of the said. “We got an activity committee together semester at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the MCC this year, and it was just a bunch of us trying Ballroom. to come up with ideas. We did know a bunch Psi Chi is an international of us had ‘Rock Band’ sets, and we thought Psychology Honor Society for those that would be popular with college students who excel in Psychology. It emphasizes and that it would be a lot of fun.” high performance, ethics and social Selstad said a break is sometimes needed responsibility. Tabatha Kizzar, a freshman in day-to-day college life. Psychology major and chair for the “I think everybody just needs that time Activities Committee of Psychology Club, to get everything else out of their heads and said the organization was motivated to host have fun and meet new people,” Selstad said. a game night to raise interest in its new club. “Listening to music and playing video games “The Psychology Club and Psi Chi are does a lot for that.” fairly new to the campus, and not many By the end of the night, Selstad was people are aware that we are here,” Kizzar amused at the popularity of the event. said. “So we really wanted to get our name “I’m actually excited,” Selstad said. “Our out with something fun that everyone can pizza was just ravaged. I’m glad that people do, whether you are laughing at yourself or are here, and they are happy, and they are other friends who you have dragged here.” having fun.” Both “Rock Band” and “Just Dance” were After the success of the “Rock Band” and available for students to play, with “Rock “Just Dance” game night, Kizzar is already Band” proving to be the more popular. looking towards the future.“ Juan Martinez, a junior Psychology major “Next semester we will be doing a tie dye and attendee of the game night, expressed event, and we just recently sold cookie dough his excitement for the event. to raise money for people to go to different “I’m having a good time; I like what things like SWPA, different conventions, they’ve done with this. It’s amazing,” that way we don’t have to pay out of pocket,” Martinez said. “I’m going to drop it like it’s she said. “The campus will be seeing a lot hot.” more of Psi Chi and Psychology Club as we Rebecca Selstad, a member of Psi Chi and get our name out there and let people know a senior Psychology major, said the honor we are here.”
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Eat up, Aggies: At 5 p.m. on Nov. 7, The Aggie Club hosted the annual Goat Roast on the Rec Center lawn.
show their support for the cause. Rancourt hopes to spread the idea of this fun yet encouraging event. He said that he is expecting at least seven to 15 members from the Cameron chapter to attend the event next year. Rancourt hopes that the event will soon become an annual Sig Tau event. He also said that he is encouraging his fraternity to spread the word to Sigma Tau Gamma chapters at surrounding universities. “Shared experiences,” he said, “that is what brings people closer together. I just can’t wait until next year to do it again.”
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Let he who is without humor cast the first stone
Kaylee Jones
Assistant Managing Editor THE CAMERON UNIVERSITY
This Halloween, our world was haunted by something far more frightening than ghosts or ghouls: culturally insensitive costumes. Trick-or-Treater’s traded in more traditional Halloween getups, such as zombies covered in fake blood, for more realistic parodies, such as Boston Marathon victims covered in fake blood. Fictional characters like Peter Pan and the lost boys were lost to partygoers dressed as real life characters like Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman. In other news, various media berated individuals, such as University of Colorado Boulder’s Christina Gonzalez, for suggesting that students avoid racial and ethnic stereotype costumes. Political
correctness faced off with freedom of expression in a social media style duel, with both sides drawing (fake) blood. From Julianne Hough in blackface to UK citizens winning a costume contest dressed as the twin towers on 9/11, I found myself angry, offended by people’s lack of tact. However, while studying the defenses of comedians for negative reactions to their offensive jokes, I began to develop a more flexible point of view regarding offensive Halloween costumes. I found myself agreeing with the sentiment that what is offensive is ultimately determined by those who are offended. I’ve struggled with my new
conclusion, as I am usually the spitfire type that likes to jump on board the whole politically correct/ let’s-be-somewhat-socially-awarehere-people train. Nevertheless, the truth is that no matter how innocuous any costume may seem to an individual, it may be deemed offensive to another person. The act of wearing an offensive costume does not bring physical harm to those offended. Though, those wearing the costume may be harmed when they choose to share it on social media, as Alicia Ann Lynch learned when she lost her job after her Boston costume went viral. People are simply “put off ” by the nature of the offense. While they may heatedly discuss it over
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the dinner table or spew hateful opinions on Facebook and YouTube, at the end of the day, people move on and go about their lives until they are disturbed by the next social controversy. Comedy Central comedian Anthony Jeselnick agreed, saying: “I think everyone has their own line [of what is considered funny versus offensive]. People are like, ‘Is there a line?’ Everyone has their own, and I don’t care about them. I don’t care about your line. And if someone gets offended, it always makes me laugh because if you’re offended by something, no matter how offended you are, you’re only offended for a little bit. You eventually get on with your life and forget about it. I’m not hurting anyone by offending them.” There are certainly benefits to discussing taboo subjects through a comedic lens. Omar Shaukat, graduate of the University of Washington and stand-up performer, argued that conversations about race could be easier if educated race humor is used to create a context in which people feel more comfortable. Humor can also be used as a way to deal with grief. Regardless as to the intention of those cracking offensive jokes or wearing offensive costumes, when the world is your audience, cultural insensitivity is not well received. Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween and sharing your costume on Twitter, or performing a stand-up routine in front of crowd that leaks your skit to YouTube, it’s difficult to craft a performance, or outfit, that is sensitive to an audience of every color, custom and class. Making one person laugh is often accompanied by making someone else angry. I suggest that for Halloween 2014, you dress for yourself, even if others boo you.
Living life against the stereotype toddlers and babies, I noticed an interesting fact. I was one of the few women there without a child. All the female guests – most of whom were younger than me – had children attached to their legs or in their arms. As the ladies talked of babies, babies and more babies, I felt like an outcast. I was thankful to not have an infant wipe a cake-smeared face all over me; however, I also felt something else when my friend gently picked her daughter up. I Kaitlyn Stockton was jealous. Copy Editor I used to have friends tell me that I was doing the right The other day, I received thing, but I am not sure it is huge news. I was excited and the norm anymore. As I glide texted one of my best friends through my Facebook page and to tell him. Rather than ask see my friends having children, me what had happened, he becoming engaged, getting immediately responded by married or posting pictures of asking me if I was pregnant these events, I have to admit and congratulated me. As my that I am jealous. While I huge news actually concerned the fact that I had a director of have spent the past four years attempting to earn a degree and a master’s program interested will probably only continue my in talking to me, I was offended. After this exchange, schooling, these individuals have gotten to live their lives. I had to wonder why he had I don’t mean that they have immediately jumped to this conclusion and if he would have had the opportunity to go out had the same response if I had and party every night. They have lived the life that you are been a man. supposed to. Growing up, I was taught It has become custom that a that I was supposed to finish person is supposed to grow up, college, find the perfect career get married and have children. and become successful before This lifestyle has become such even thinking about getting a norm that you are the odd married or having children. one out if you do not follow this Today, I am beginning to code. We even now have the realize that these beliefs are terms “spinster” and “cat lady” becoming old-fashioned. I in our society for those that graduated from high school go against this norm. If you four years ago and am one are 25 and single, people may of the few women from my now look at you as if you have graduating class who neither have children nor are married. caught the plague. As a woman, there is I used to think that this pressure all around me. pertained only to my high Whether being skinny, school; however, I was wrong. curvy or average, women A few months ago, I attended my friend’s daughter’s are scrutinized. Yet, these judgments have moved beyond first birthday party. As I just looks and beyond women awkwardly sat around having judging each other. no idea how to interact with
At times, I love working in retail just for the customers. Many of the regulars always ask me how my schooling and writing is going. However, one of my favorite customers – who often reminds me to take him out to dinner when I “make it big” – will always ask me when I plan on getting married and emphasizes my need for a husband. Working in retail for two years has ruined my desire to have any children
beyond my cat and dog. After seeing children throw temper tantrums or run throughout the store, I know this part of my life lies far off in my future. While I am jealous of others living their lives, experiencing their child’s first birthday or having the opportunity to discover unconditional love, it is only something to look forward to more. When a woman says she has news, I do not think this statement has to be related
to marriage or children – even though this is seen in every Hallmark movie or commercial. For now, I plan on enjoying academia and working towards a career of my own. I am not afraid of being called a spinster at 25 as continuing my education is the right choice for me. While my friends continue to raise their children and marry, for now, I will only continue to live my oldfashioned way of life.
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Fearless fusion: Country swings to jazz Sarah Brewer Staff Writer
Clad in cowboy boots and a tell-tale ten-gallon hat, the man taking to the stage for the 33rd annual Country Jazz Fusion Concert on Halloween made it clear that that evening, he was not in costume. Western swing performer Dave Alexander was not playing a trick in cahoots with fiddler Dale Morris Jr. and the CU Jazz Ensemble and CU/Lawton Jazz Ensemble; rather, he said it was a treat to perform for the audience on the night of Oct. 31 at the CU Theatre. For Alexander, the CU Theatre is a familiar haunt: he has been a guest artist on five other occasions. His roots are in jazz, but performing with George Strait, Toby Keith, Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes and Willie Nelson gives the four-time Grammy nominee credibility in the country genre. He is no stranger to working with students either. Alexander said the concert serves as a learning experience for those who are aspiring for a career in the music industry. “When everybody does
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Halloween treat: (Top) Alyssa Yates of the Music Department performes a solo as the CU Jazz Ensemble and the CU/Lawton Jazz Ensemble provide the accompaniment. The ensemble was the conducted by CU instructor Justin Pierce. (Bottom) Western Swing performer, Dave Alexander join the ensemble Dave Morris Jr. on the fiddle.
their best, we all know it, and we reach a certain level of accomplishment,” Alexander said. “They’ve been practicing and doing their own little things, but when you get bigger and start working in the outside world, you start
realizing that it’s pretty rewarding and fun.” Alexander credited the students for making the music their own. “They certainly are owning them for tonight,” he said. “Without them, we
couldn’t do them. It’s their efforts that are bringing them into fruition.” Several hours prior to the concert, both Alexander and Morris lectured over the origins common to jazz and country music. Many
assume that the fiddle is essential only to country, Morris explained, but the instrument has been integral to jazz since the 1920s. “While the fiddle is not usually thought to be anything other classical or country music, it isn’t really a one-trick pony,” Morris said. Morris has history with the CU Theatre, too: when he was last there, his high school jazz band had won a contest and an opening slot for William James “Count” Basie. At the start of the concert, the Cameron University Jazz Ensemble took its turn playing arrangements of “Cantaloupe Island” by Herbie Hancock that and “Ran Kan Kan” by Tito Puente. Vocalist Alyssa Yates of Elgin sang “Misty” with a voice as soft as velvet. Featuring Alexander and Morris, the CU Jazz Ensemble went on imbue their versions of “Western Boogie,” “Night Life” and “Minnie the Moocher” with western swing. Both bands came back to play “Body and Soul” by Stan Kenton and “Basie Straight Ahead” by Count Basie and his Orchestra. Alexander and Morris came back to play “Orange Blossom Special,” “Since
I Fell For You,” “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Am I Blue,” a tune made popular by George Strait, with both ensembles. After Alexander sang the lyrics to a Willie Nelson medley, Morris elicited a standing ovation from the audience with a rousing fiddle solo. Instructor Justin Pierce, who teaches American Popular Music, Woodwinds and other private lessons, continued tradition by directing the concert. Rehearsals began in the beginning of September, but what makes the performance special, in his opinion, is the spontaneous formation of sounds. “We’re always practicing and trying to get better, so I think we are trying to exceed expectations that the audience has and make them leave here tapping their toes and enjoying themselves.” Sophomore Music Education major Brad Wolf, helming the bass guitar for night, said it was satisfying to hear the bands come together in unison. “Everything went off without a hitch,” he said, “and all of the improvised sections were phenomenal. I wasn’t expecting the solos to be so good, but they were.”
Gala paints picture of the season Charlene Belew Student Life Editor
At 7 p.m. on Nov 2, the Great Plains Coliseum played host to the annual Arts for All Gala. The event was held to raise funds to “foster the arts in Southwest Oklahoma,” and fulfill the Arts for All mission. The coliseum came to life as a Christmas winter wonderland. Tables lined the edges of the room, each table brimmed to the top with art and other items that would be auctioned off in one of the three auctions. The room was lit by icicle Christmas lights hung from the ceiling and flickering candles on the tables provided
for guests. On the right center wall, the stage was set and ready for the band Triple Shot. The setting was fit for the occasion, as the theme was “Whisper of Winter.” During the Gala, attendees took part in refreshments, dancing, a live auction, a silent auction, a ticket auction and the parade of balloons. All of the proceeds from the event went to the Lawton Community Theatre, the Lawton Philharmonic Society, the Lawton/Fort Sill Art Council, the Southwest Oklahoma Opera Guild, the Wichita Wildlight Photographic Society and Lawton Pro Musica.
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Art display: (Left) A Designer Doll with Crown and Jointed Arms and Legs was donated by Brady’s Design. (Bottom middle) Classic doll display, each 17 inches in height, was donated by Bob and Susan Zwaan. (Bottom right) Carol Sinnreich donated an eight-by-ten print, created by Peggy Chun. (Top right) A Matted Lithograph Print titled “Blue Boy,” was displayed at the Gala. The display was donated by Brad Foster. All of the proceeds from the event are being donated to local Lawton organizations.
Halloween and literature combine Charlene Belew Student Life Editor At 7 p.m. on Oct. 30, Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, held its annual Halloween party in the MCC Ballroom. Students and faculty enjoyed pizza and candy throughout the socialization. Sigma Tau Delta President and senior English major Casey Brown said the Halloween party currently reigns as the event with the largest turnout for the organization in the last few years. “We probably had about 40 people show up,” Brown
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Enjoying the party: CU Members and guests of Sigma Tau Delta enjoy a time of refreshments and mingling at the honor’s society Halloween party at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the MCC Ballroom. said. “Events sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta give students an opportunity to learn about our organization. Although we have greek
letters in our name, we are not a fraternity or sorority, our purpose is to promote literature.” Students and faculty
organization. Brown said the event was a chance for current students – whether upperclassmen or freshmen who attended the event – and alumni to mingle with were encouraged to dress one another. up. Brown said that one of “We were happy to her favorite costumes of the evening was a student dressed have the event because it’s a tradition for our as Holden Caulfield. organization. This year we “One student came as are trying to add more events, Holden Caulfield, who is but we are still holding all of a fictional character from the traditional events that we ‘Catcher in the Rye,’” she are known for,” she said. “It said. “That was my favorite was fun to see the costume costume because it was a ideas that people had. It literary themed costume.” was nice to meet freshmen Because the goal of and sophomores who were the event was to celebrate Halloween while encouraging interested in being English majors and joining Sigma the Cameron population Tau Delta.” to attend, Brown said her Brown said students must highlight of the event was have a minimum GPA of the large amount of people 3.0 and at least nine hours who came to support the
of English courses that are Comp II and above to be a member of Sigma Tau Delta. Students who do not yet meet the requirements to be a part of the honor society can sign up as social members. Brown said the next holiday themed event will be during the Christmas season. “In December, we sponsor a child from the Angel Tree Program,” Brown said. “Anyone can donate toys, cash or any of the items needed for the specific child we pick.” Students looking for more information on upcoming events or joining the Honor Society can contact Brown or the organization’s adviser Dr. William Carney at 581-2928.
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CU Percussion Ensemble performs 75 semesters in a row
Carson Stringham Copy Editor
At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, the CU Percussion Ensemble hosted their fall concert at the CU Theatre. Three groups made up of Cameron students – serenaded the audience with various drums, chimes, xylophones and other percussive instruments.
Music Department Chair and Percussion Ensemble Conductor, Dr. James Lambert, led the Percussion Ensemble and the CU Pan Express – Cameron’s steel drum ensemble. The Cameron Drumline! brought the evening to a close with its portion of the concert. The concert was part of Lambert’s effort to put on a percussion performance every
All together: Quinton Williams (left) plays the xylophone alongside Justin Pierce (middle) on the saxophone and Lorenzo Diez (right) on the trombone. The CU Percussion Ensemble began at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Cameron University Theatre.
semester; thus far, the group has performed 75 semesters in a row. Lambert said the music was varied because each student knows how to play multiple instruments, even though there are not very many students in the ensemble. “There were over 100 instruments on stage,” he said. “But we only had 13 students. You do the math.” CU Pan Express provided pre-concert music with Jimmy Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now.” Once the concert attendees found their seats, Doris Lambert, Adjunct Professor of Music and master of ceremonies for the evening, introduced the Percussion Ensemble’s first concert piece of the night, Nathan Daughtrey’s “Mercury Rising.” Next, the students played Allen Houston’s “Were the whole realm…,” which featured all 13 members of the ensemble and included a wide variety of instruments: tomtoms, rain sticks, crotales, cabasas, bells and xylophones. Dorris Lambert joined and added her expertise on the crotales, bongos and suspended cymbals.
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Crowd participation: The audience stood to their and joined the CU Percussion Ensemble during the final performance of the evening, “Aggies Fight.” George H. Green “Alabama Moon” featured a very fast xylophone solo by Lilah Gilmore, sophomore Music major. Lambert said he picked the songs for the concert because he wanted to showcase the talent of the students. “I build the program to compliment the study of each person who studies with me,” he said. “I tailor the music to their strengths and to challenge them in their diversity of percussion abilities.” The solos continued in “Valse Brillante,” another Green composition, which featured Quinton Williams, a Music student who is working on earning his Bachelor of
Music Education. Both Gilmore and Williams shared the spotlight on the marimbas as part of “Rhythm Song” by Paul Smadbeck. They were joined by Kendall Jones, who played the djembe – a West African goblet drum. “Beat 70” was the next piece to be played. The song brought the entire ensemble back on stage and featured guest soloist David Anderson on the synthesizer. For its last song, the Percussion Ensemble played “Conga” – made famous by Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. With the added talents of Justin Pierce, CU Music Instructor and director of the CU Jazz
Ensemble, and Dr. Matthew Mireles, Assistant Professor in Cameron’s Music Department and director of the CU Concert Band, the song had audience members clapping along in their seats. The CU Pan Express played two songs on its steel drums, “Caravan” by Duke Ellington and “Nightwatch” by Mark Ford, both of which had very Caribbean influences. To close out the night, Cameron’s Drumline! played three cadences, one of which – “Cameron Jam” – was written by Williams especially for the group. The audience stood to their feet for the final song of the evening, “Aggies Fight.”
Halloween double feature is a spooky success Sarah Autry Staff Writer
The Magic Lantern Film Society hosted a Halloween double feature movie night at 6:30 on Oct. 25. The organization presented the classic films “Frankenstein” and “KingKong” in the CETES building. The free event was open to the public. Snacks were also provided. The organization served Halloween cookies, suckers, coffee and popcorn. Amanda Bell, Magic Lantern Film Society’s Vice President and senior English major, said the Halloween feature draws in the most people. About 40 people came to watch the films. Audience members included children, senior citizens, middle-aged couples and college students. “I enjoy watching old
far from town where he conducts experiments on a human body. The body – composed of parts from other human bodies – is brought back to life after a violent storm. The scientist uses electricity from lightning to revive the heart, ultimately bringing his creation to life. The humor in the movie comes from the mad scientist’s attempts at destroying the monster he created, but Dr. Photo courtesy of MCT Campus Frankenstein cannot seem to defeat his monster. movies that I’ve never some context for the time “Frankenstein” was heard of and learning the period that the movie was released in late 1931 and released. interesting facts that Dr. directed by James Whale. Morris and Dr. Newell “We had to start a little The black and white film introduce the films with,” earlier tonight because we has been recreated several are showing two films,” Bell said. times since then, inspiring Newell said. “We usually “Also, it’s a just a really several shows and spin-off only show one film, and we movies. fun way to spend a Friday start much later.” night.” The second feature was The first feature was Before each film, Morris “King-Kong,” starring Fay “Frankenstein,” a movie and Newell provided a Wray and Bruce Cabot. brief synopsis of the movie, about a mad scientist The 1933 film was one who quarantines himself extra information about of the first films to use the film and the actors and and his assistant in a lab stop-motion animation
created by special effects professional Willis H. O’Brien. The technology was described as “stunning” by movie critics and viewers. The Magic Lantern Film Society shows an old movie once a month. The organization continues to play these movies and provides snacks to audience members through
its donations. “We’ll probably get new t-shirts,” Bell said of the night’s donations. The next film being presented will be “On the Beach,” on Nov 15. The movie is about a group of Americans who survive an atomic war that wipes out all of humanity in the northern hemisphere.
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Math Department calculates success
Addressing both the and signs which pertained to The event came from the the field of mathematics as Math Department’s Activities Halloween Bash and the T-shirt design contest, well as a quotation from noted Committee – dubbed the “Fun Committee” of the Math Wisdom said, “We thought it physicist and mathematician would be fun and we wanted a Isaac Newton. Department by member department T-shirt designed The winning design was on Laura Wisdom. Also on by a student.” display at the event and will the committee are various The winner of the contest continue to be on display in faculty and staff from the was junior Mathematics major the Math Department where department. Kyle Holman, whose design they can be purchased in room Wisdom corroborated incorporated various symbols B001 in Burch Hall. Herring’s statement. “The event provided a chance to socialize with the math Photos by Jacob Jardel faculty outside the classroom,” Arming the grill: Dr. Gregory Herring prepares hot dogs for the Math she said. “Faculty Department Halloween Bash from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31 in the south lawn of Burch Hall. wore Halloween costumes and a chance to enjoy their classroom,” Herring said. Jacob Jardel everyone ate.” Halloween in between classes. Junior Accounting major Staff Writer In addition to Dr. Gregory Herring, and MathCom member, Ross the social aspect Chair of the Department of Holley stopped by for the Cameron’s Math of the event, the Mathematical Sciences, said beginning of the event. Holley Department calculated faculty and staff providing a break from school said he thought the Halloween success with their Halloween Bash from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31 on duties was the purpose of the Bash would be a good event to used the party to announce the attend and show his support. the south lawn of Burch Hall. Halloween Bash. winner of their “This event was mainly “It was relaxing,” he said. Faculty and staff from the departmental “I still had a few due dates Department of Mathematical meant as a way for students T-shirt design MathCom declared winner: Contest winner Kyle to socialize and get to know sneaking up, but it was still Sciences dressed for the contest. Holman’s t-shirt was on display at the Halloween Bash. the department outside of the fun.” occasion and students had
Pirate gang captures audience attention
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The pirate gang: (Left) CU Opera Workshop actor Matthew Billings, who took the role of the Pirate King, joined his fellow pirates in singing one of the many songs of the evening during their production “Pirates of Penzance.” (Right) Tara Gill, the Pirate Maid, and Jordan Brickhouse, who played the role of Fredrick, are confronted by the Pirate King during Act Two of the production. “Pirates of Penzance” took place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 in Cameron University’s McCutcheon Recital Hall.
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audience listened to the story of Fredrick — the Pirate A&E Editor Apprentice — performed At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and by Jordan Brickhouse. 26, a tale told of a gang of Throughout the play, Fredrick pirates captured the attention struggled with his loyalty of guests who arrived at the to the band of pirates with McCutcheon Recital Hall. whom his nursery maid Ruth Directed by Assistant – performed by Tara Gill – Professor Dr. Kathy Scherler, mistakenly placed him as a Cameron University’s child. Department of Music’s Opera Ruth tricked Fredrick into Workshop, along with the agreeing to marry her, but he “Southwest Oklahoma Opera then met Mabel – played by Guild,” presented Gilbert Alyssa Yates – the youngest and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of daughter of Major-General Penzance.” Stanley, performed by Alex The cast of the production Huff, and fell in love with her consisted of Cameron instead. students. Adjunct Professors Stanley objected to the Dr. Yiuka Chan Spannagel proposal and Fredrick decided and Doris Lambert to form a plot to destroy the accompanied the performance. pirates and marry Mabel; The setting was however, overcome by a sense “Somewhere on a rocky of loyalty and duty, he decided seashore on the cost of to return to the pirates though Cornwall.” A Pirate Ghost, he was still resolved to marry played by Spencer Jones, Mabel. acted as the Narrarator. The
Trouble ensued when the pirates then sought to harm the Major General, and Fredrick struggled with his devotion to the crew and his desire for love. In the end, the pirates were forgiven, Fredrick received the Major General’s blessing for Mabel’s hand in marriage, and everyone lived happily ever after. The production was originally a full-fledged opera. However – due to time restraints – Scherler said she had to rewrite the script. “Because we are an Opera Workshop, we meet two times a week for eight weeks, so our time is limited,” Scherler said. “What is becoming more traditional in the United States right now is for performing groups to take a work and condense it. We took out all the fluff that we didn’t need, which also
Gallery to display CU art Casey Brown
Nancy Anderson, Executive Director and Curator at Leslie News Writing Student Powell for more than 25 years, The “Cameron Students said she expects at least 400 and Art Council” art exhibit people for the opening. will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. Anderson praised the work on Nov. 9 at the Leslie Powell of CU students specifically. gallery. The show will run from “Their artwork is Nov. 9 to Dec. 23. It is free and technically, artistically and open to the public. creatively wonderful,” she said. The work of seven CU “Their work is exemplary.” students – including Hailey The show stands out from Harris and Matthew Hughes, others because the work both recipients of the Leslie selected for display showcases Powell Foundation Scholarship a wide variety of artists and – will be exhibited alongside media. Artists of different ages, the work of members from experiences and inspirations both the Lawton/Fort Sill Art have pieces in the show. Council and the Chisholm The works displayed will Trail Wood Carvers Club. include watercolor, acrylics,
wash, oil paint, pastels and other medias. “The only criteria for being accepted is being a member of the Art Council or a Cameron art student,” Anderson said. “Most media have been utilized by the artists, and that will be reflected in the show.” Anderson said that she hopes people will attend, especially those who have never been to an opening before. Anderson said, “We are a welcoming and casual gallery; there is nothing I like better than meeting a stranger. People can expect a fantastic time, live music and refreshments.”
condensed the time for the students and people who came to see it.” The Southwest Oklahoma Opera Guild helped fund the play. The organization funds CU productions in the fall and spring. “They are a group of people who love opera and want students to learn about it and be able to continue to be a part of it,” Scherler said. “They give us funding for lighting and any funds for additional costuming we may need.” Dr. Scherler provided background information about the opera and the era in which it was written. “Gilbert and Sullivan were famous British composers,”
Scherler said. “Operas in the 1700’s were written as a way to make fun of the government and society, so it’s very much a comedy. The story itself is kind of confusing and funny as well.” As both a CU Alumnus and someone who was involved in the Music Department as an undergrad student, Scherler said her goal is to revive the Opera program. “When I was a student here, the opera program delivered full opera performances,” Scherler said. “I wanted to be able to do that here. My goal was to choose a work that was fun — one where the students could enjoy acting and singing —
but at the same time be able to perform with really high quality vocal technique.” “The Pirates of Penzance” – the first CU production Scherler directed — was free to Cameron students and to the public. Scherler said her goal for the spring semester it to provide a learning experience for the students and community. “In the spring I would like for the students to perform all the operas in one hour,” Scherler said. “The audience learns about all the operas in one hour and the performers act out scenes from some of them.”
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last match. Between sets two and three, Jim Jackson, Sports Editor Cameron’s Athletic Director, awarded President John McArthur a CU letterman Lady Aggie Volleyball fell to Tarleton State at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the jacket. “It’s always fun to come out and watch all Aggie Gym. After pulling ahead, then tying at set four (2-2), the Aggies lost 14-16 in the our athletes play,” President McArthur said.
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athletic “And putting on a letterman’s jacket brings back fond memories for me.” President McArthur said it felt good to put on the CU letterman and emphasized that he identified with each college athlete’s “hard” but “good life” that involves maintaining grades, working out and
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Aggie volleyball has taken on its fair share of competition in the past weeks, competing against West Texas A&M, Texas Woman’s University and Texas A&M-Commerce. Cameron University’s volleyball team lost to West Texas A&M on Oct. 29 at the Aggie Gym. The team fell in three straight sets to the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs, who were ranked sixth at the time of the game. Sophomore Kelle Carver had seven kills in the three sets, followed closely by sophomore Kat Evans, who had six kills. Sophomore Annelise Carpenter got three blocks at the net out of a total of five that the Aggies got during the sets. Following the loss to West Texas A&M, the Aggies were at 6-19 and 0-12 conference play. The Aggies next played on Nov. 1 when they travelled to Denton. There they faced off against Texas Woman’s University and fell in three straight sets with final scores of 25-14, 25-20 and 25-18. Carver and Evans both had doublefigure kills in the sets against Texas Woman’s, with 11 and 10 respectively. Following behind them were Carpenter and freshman Maci Terrell with four kills each. The team ended their bout with Texas Woman’s with a total of 33 kills. Freshman Kayla Hebert led the team in assists with a total of 30 in the sets against Texas Woman’s. There were a total of 33 assists for the Aggies that day. The next day, Nov. 2, the team would travel to Commerce, Texas, where they
Claiming the Classic: Felipe Anzarut, LSC Golfer of the Week, shoots to seed eighth at the Territory Classic. The Aggie Men’s Golf team won the Classic at the Tribute, seeding first in their last tournament of the season. The Aggie Golf team shot a 279 in the final round to steal a win. played against Texas A&M-Commerce. The Aggies started out with a lead against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions with a score of 2-0 and later went on to win the first set.
Off to a winning start, the team also took the second set of the day. The Aggies took on A&M-Commerce with scores of 2516 and 25-22 in the first two sets, but fell in the subsequent three sets with scores of
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competing. Coach Tabbert reitterated the importance of a positive outlook after a game as close as this one. “I think it depends on how we handle it,” Tabbert said. “If we look at it as ‘We played really well over the weekend against two good teams; played better than we have in a long time and sustained it,’ I think it will help us.” Coach Tabbert said he is not sure of the outcome if the Aggies focus on the negative aspects of the game. Aggies lost the first set 24-26. Kelle Carver led the ladies with a total of 27 kills. Grace Newkirk followed with 15 kills and two blocks. Kat Evans kept pace with 14 kills and two blocks. Kayla Hebert led the Aggies in assists with 57, right behind Danielle Barker of Tarleton State who had 62. Jenna Risoli followed with four total assists and 10 digs. Aggies will celebrate their hard work of the season on Senior at 2 p.m., Nov. 16, in the Aggie Gym.
18-25, 17-25 and 7-15. Hebert continued to lead the team in assists, ending the five sets of the day with a total of 40. The Aggies had 51 kills in their bout against Texas A&M-Commerce. Carver ended the day with a total of 17 kills, while Terrell finished with eight. Following the two were Evans and freshman Grace Newkirk with seven kills each. Hebert had five kills during the sets as junior Rebecca Green went home with four. The Aggies are next set to take on Southwestern Oklahoma State on Nov. 12 at home in the Aggie Gym.
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The Lady Aggie basketball team battled OU at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 on the Lloyd Noble court in Norman. Although they lost 102-48, the Aggies displayed hard work and endurance, according to Head Women’s Coach Tom Webb. “It was good for our kids, our ladies and our university,” Webb said. “I think we battled all night long. I was very proud of
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them. We talked about little mistakes here and there ... The second half was a lot better.” During the game against the number 11 district one school in the nation for Women’s Basketball, Aggies
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displayed the result of multiple “game speed” practices. “We learned to compete at a high level,” Webb said. “They didn’t get down on themselves. The first half they were fine. They came back. The second half, they continued to battle, and it was really good.” Webb emphasized that he was “most proud” of the ladies because they “continued to battle.” “It’s a great chance for us ... I really am pleased with them.” The CU Women’s Basketball team will play their first home game against Barclay College at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Aggie Gym.