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Monday, October 8, 2012
Student voter registration surpasses previous years
Award winning soloist to visit SFA The SFA School of Music and the Cole Performing Arts Series will present “Music for the Horn: Awardwinning Horn Soloist Heidi Lucas in Concert” in a guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Cole Concert Hall.
Courtesy Photo Heidi Lucas, professor of horn at the University of Southern Mississippi, will appear in a guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Cole Concert Hall as part of the Cole Performing Arts Series of the SFA School of Music.
Gabrielle Rambo/Pine Log Photo Students registered to vote in the student center plaza last week, hoping to make a difference in this year’s upcoming election. Tuesday is the last day to register to be able to vote in this year’s election.
By Jessica Layfield Copy Editor
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s Election Day gets closer and closer, the amount of media coverage of the candidates and everything election-related increases as well. An estimated 67 million people tuned in to watch the first presidential debate Thursday, 15 million more than watched the first presidential debate in 2008, according to the Nielsen Media Research, a firm that measures media audiences. Of those 67 million viewers, about 12 million of them were between the ages of 18 and 34. Thanks to campus organizations and departments, several SFA students have had the opportunity to register to vote through oncampus voter registration drives. Nacogdoches County has received more than 2,000 registration forms from SFA students over the last
two months, according to Debra Gaston, the elections administrator for Nacogdoches County. “We’re pleased with the work of the deputy voter registrars this year; it’s a lot of responsibility to take on. We had about 100 deputy voter registrars on campus this year, and it has been one of the most successful drives on campus.” The deadline for voter registration is Tuesday, and Gaston had some advice for students who still want to register. “Don’t go online to register; all that’s online is the registration form, which you then still have to download and mail in. It’s very misleading for students because they think when they hit submit that they are automatically registered.” Gaston said that since the deadline is so close, she recommends Voter, page 2
Lucas, professor of horn at the University of Southern Mississippi, will present a concert of repertoire for horn “that is unique, in that all of the works will be new to the concert stage at SFA,” according to Charles Gavin, professor of horn at SFA. Gavin will join Lucas to perform a set of songs by Johannes Brahms that has been arranged for two horns and piano. In addition to her extensive chamber music experience, including residencies and tours throughout New England, England, Brazil and as part of the Brevard College’s Eric Ewazen Residency, Lucas is currently a member of the Southern Arts Brass Quintet and Category Five, the faculty ensembles at USM. She works with the USM horn students in a variety of horn-related courses, including horn pedagogy, horn literature, horn choir, chamber music and horn jazz. She also conducts the USM Brass Ensemble. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students. For tickets or more information, call (936) 468-6407.
Alternative Spring Break applications due this week Trip allows students to bond while giving back to communities, service destination to be kept secret until first team meeting Students interested in the 2013 Alternative Spring Break trip have a limited time left to apply —applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The Office of Student Affairs Programs— Leadership and Service offers 16 students the chance to use their spring break to engage in community service projects in a different city. Interested students must apply at https://sfasu. collegiatelink.net/form/start/10774. “Alternative Spring Break is more than just a volunteer opportunity,” Ray Yates, sophomore and ASB student team leader, said. “It's a chance to break social boundaries and help a community. You can't get a better feeling than knowing you made a difference. It's a great experience that truly has given me some of the best memories. If students want an amazing spring break, I strongly encourage them to apply." Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview and all applicants will take part in a local service project as part of the selection process. “We are looking for students of all ages and
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majors for the team,” Jamie Bouldin, assistant director for leadership and service, said. “We want a diverse team composed of members who will work together well and learn a lot from the experience.” The location for the trip was proposed by the two student team leaders and will be kept under wraps until after the team is chosen. The location will be revealed at the first team meeting. “Keeping the location a secret adds an element of fun to the process, as well as ensuring that applicants are interested in going on the trip for the service aspects, not necessarily just to see a certain city,” Bouldin said. Students who are selected for the team will have to put down a non-refundable $50 deposit at the first team meeting and are responsible for another $100 through fundraising. For more information, contact Bouldin at jfbouldin@sfasu.edu or (936) 468-1088, or contact Jamal Smith, Student Affairs Programs graduate assistant at sfavolunteers@gmail.com or (936) 468-2870.
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Spirited fans enjoy BOPW Lumberjacks packed Reliant Stadium with purple at The Battle of The Piney Woods Saturday. Fans started tailgating at 11 a.m., and the game kicked off at 3 p.m. Families and alumni accompanied both SFA and SHSU students to tailgate and the game. Both schools’ marching bands filled Reliant Stadium with noise and energy. Shortly after kickoff a SHSU fan sitting in SFA’s Purple Haze section was arrested (see photo, left.) Purple pom-poms and axe handles were flying throughout the exciting game. The crowd erupted
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On 10-03-2012 an officer was dispatched to South Hall in reference to a Theft. The officer arrived and made contact with a complainant who stated that her iPhone case was taken from her room without her consent. There is one suspect. On 10-1-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Hall 16 in reference to a Drug Compliant. Upon arrival the Officer located marijuana inside a residence. There is one suspect. On 10-1-2012 an Officer was dispatched to the Education Annex Building in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant who advised on 101-2012 her unattended cell phone was stolen from the restroom at the Education Annex Building. There are no suspects. On 9-30-2012 an Officer
with every touchdown, encouraging the players to keep scoring. Lumberjacks came early, stayed late and wore purple. This year’s crowd was a record breaking 26,185 people, filling the bottom two stadium tiers. The Battle of The Piney Woods is the longest NCAA FCS rivalry. Bearkats lead the series overall at 50-35-2. The tradition was moved to Houston in 2010. The schools are contracted to play at Reliant Stadium until 2017, at which time the contract is renewable.
was dispatched to Steen Hall in reference to a Criminal Mischief. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised on an unknown date the glass to a fire extinguisher housing unit was broken on the eighth floor of the east tower in Steen Hall. There are no suspects. On 9-30-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Lumberjack Village in reference to a Drug Compliant. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with two subjects inside a residence and located them to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. There are two suspects. On 9-29-2012 an Officer stopped a vehicle in the 1200 block of E. Starr Avenue for a traffic violation. The Officer made contact with the driver of the vehicle and discovered the subject to be intoxicated. The subject was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident. There is one suspect. On 9-29-2012 an Officer stopped a vehicle in the 600 block of E. Starr Avenue for a traffic violation. The Officer made contact with the driver and discovered the subject to be intoxicated. The subject was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident. There is one suspect. On 9-29-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Lot 49 in reference to a Hit and Run. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised between 9-272012 and 9-28-2012 his unattended vehicle was damaged in Lot 49. There are no suspects.
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that students register in person in the county elections office, located in the Nacogdoches County Courthouse Annex on Main Street. “What people aren’t aware of is that the deadline is the end of business (5 p.m.) on Tuesday. That’s not postmarked, in the mail by Tuesday; that’s in-hand at the elections office of whatever county you want to be registered in.” No voter registration forms will be accepted after the deadline. For students who are registered in another county, there are two options: either go home to vote during early voting or contact the election office in that county and request a ballot by mail (also known as absentee voting). Students can request that a ballot be mailed to them from the county they’re registered in until Oct. 30, according to Gaston, but she highly recommends contacting them as quickly as possible to ensure that there will be enough time to receive the ballot, fill it out and mail it back. Students who are curious about their voter registration status can go online to the Texas Secretary of State Voter Information website (https://team1.sos.state. tx.us/voterws/viw/faces/Introduction.jsp). In addition to more information and FAQ about voting, it also includes an “Am I Registered?” section where students can check to see if the are registered and in what county. Gaston emphasized the importance of making sure that all of the information on the voter registration form is correct and legible, as well as stressing the importance of making sure that the information is updated. “This year we sent out 3,000 voter registration certificates to on-campus addresses; about half of those came back to us because that person no longer lived on campus.” The voter registration certificate is not like regular mail: it cannot be forwarded to another address. Gaston urged students to always keep their address updated. For students who decided to register in Nacogdoches County, early voting begins Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 2. Early voting will take place in the Courthouse Annex on Main Street in the elections office. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from Oct. 22 through Oct. 31 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2. Karen Butler, the assistant to the elections administrator, said she cannot stress enough the importance of early voting because if there are any problems they have ample time to find a solution. For students who plan to register on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, it is important to know what polling location they are assigned to. There are 17 polling locations in Nacogdoches for Election Day, and which people can vote at is determined by the precinct they are assigned to. The assigned precinct number for each voter is located on the voter registration certificate. A full list of polling places, along with a list of candidates and general election information, can be found at http://www. co.nacogdoches.tx.us/events.asp?Number=194. There will not be any polling locations on campus; most students who live on campus will vote at the North Street Church of Christ. For students who will be voting in person (either during early voting or on Nov. 6), Gaston asks that students bring their voter registration certificate with them to help speed up the process, especially if they’re planning to vote the day of. Students can also use their driver’s license, a passport or a bank statement as a form of identification. A complete list of accepted forms of identification can be found on www. votetexas.gov. For more information about voting in Nacogdoches County, contact Gaston at (936)560-7825.
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Marquis of Vaudeville to perform at House of Blues in Dallas Jan. 12
‘The Great Promenade of Fools and Ghosts’ proves to be a great theatrical twist of the rock genre By Tinesha Mix Opinions Editor Marquis of Vaudeville, a band that comes straight from Dallas, is an exciting and interesting band; completely not what you would expect. With a steampunk look and a carnivalesque theme, Vaudeville demands the listener’s attention. Their debut album “The Great Promenade of Fools and Ghosts” begins the first track with a mix of instrumental and orchestral instruments, which continues throughout the song. The album continues, opening the vocals with “come one, come all to the show.” As the album progresses, we hear a mix of emotions and sounds. What started off upbeat and exciting soon slowed down and finishes with “La Fin Immense,” a song with a great, constant crescendo, a ballad-like middle and a tied-off finish. When we first received the package, we were definitely intrigued by the balck envelope and wax-seal closing. I couldn’t help but be reminded of “The Phantom of the Opera” (which is a good thing, by the way). When I looked at the posters and CD cover I just thought it was a typical four-man, heavy rock band, but when the first track on the album began playing I was stunned. As a musician myself, I was highly impressed with how wrong my assumptions were. I was also impressed with the fact that the album was not just heavy guitar and intense drums with inaudible vocals. Just listening to the first song made me want to go put on a bunch of theatrical make-up, put on some boots and dance around my room. I loved it!
I also introduced the album to a few of my friends and we are kind of hoping that we will be able to make it to their next performance in Dallas! Lead singer Toby Lawhoris’s voice captivates the audience as his voice matches the theatricality, singing multiple drawn out phrases. Joining Lawhoris are Bryan Geddie on guitar and vocals, Kelly Grace on bass, keys and vocals and Phil Helms on drums and vocals. This unique four-man band resides in Dallas, where they have begun performing. The band had a CD listening party on Sept. 22 at the Houston of Blues, followed by a digital distribution release date on Sept. 25. Vaudville described themselves as “a musical menagerie of melodic mischief [with] imagination at it’s core, the theatrical flare and intriguing nature of their songwriting has grasped the attention of music lovers from the most critical of music elitists to the average radio listener.” With their first full-length, self-titled album, Marquis of Vaudeville have been given several great comments and reviews. Doug Brod of Spin Magazine said “Venus to Vertigo and Bright Star Hope, that mix of pleasant pop and hard-rock dynamics, this stuff is so slick and well-constructed. Very impressive.” Growing as musicians, the band has had several influences, some of which include David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust, The Beatles, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Danny Elfman, Yann Tiersen and Ravi Shankar. It is evident that the group has been influenced by such well-known artists, bringing in key aspects and talents from each of them. Danny Elfman’s use of eerie and unusual
sounds can be heard in “The Nightmare Machine.” The Beatles’ use of deeper and meaningful lyrics are consistent throughout the album. Also, Radiohead’s use of melodic guitar can be found in many songs, including “Wicked Luck.” Marquis of Vaudeville will be perform-
ing on January 12th at the House of Blues in Dallas. The performance will be a CD release concert. You can also find the group on both Facebook and Twitter, where they have their new tour dates scheduled. tmix@thepinelog.com
Nintendo Land is brilliant, well thought-out By Robert Key Staff Writer
“Nintendo Land” is an exclusive game on the Wii U that will launch alongside the console on Sunday, Nov. 18, for $59.99. It will also come bundled with the Deluxe Set of the Wii U, carrying a $349.99 price tag. “Nintendo Land” is essential for Wii U, similar to how “Wii Sports” was relevant for the Wii. It was a game that came bundled with the console, giving people a motivation to buy the system, but it was more than that.
When the Wii launched, no one had seen anything like it before. It was something where any person of any age could easily jump into the fun and play, bringing family and friends together. “Wii Sports” was the game that showed off these elements. It came bundled with five different sporting events: tennis, golf, bowling, baseball, and boxing. You could be a boxer without being physically destroyed, bowl over 200 without putting your feet into nasty rented bowling shoes, or hit a ball with your tennis
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racket without moving your tired body all over the court. Each sporting event showed off the different ways the Wii Remote could be used while possibly making you think, “How else could these controls be used with other games?” With the signature tablet-like controller, the Gamepad, and “Nintendo Land” acting as the “Wii Sports” for Wii U, Nintendo aims to make the experience as fresh as the first time you played the Wii. In “Nintendo Land,” you will play an assortment of mini games with 12 different attractions set in a place similar to an amusement park where your Miis act as the attendees. Each attraction has different themes that resemble Nintendo’s famous franchises including Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Game & Watch and Balloon Flight. These attractions aim to show off the capabilities of the Gamepad. For example, the attraction called Mario Chase has four Miis dressed up as Toad trying to catch Mario as quickly as possible. The four players acting as the Toads use the Wii Remotes while the fifth player, who assumes the role of Mario, uses the Gamepad. The Gamepad acts as a map for Mario to see where the Toads are so he can avoid being snagged. It is a simple way to use the Gamepad, but it effectively shows how it can be used for other games. Another attraction, Metroid Blast, has players dressed in Samus’ suit while the one using the Gamepad pilots Samus’ ship. To pilot the ship, you have to tilt the Gamepad and use the joysticks at the same time, giving a realistic feeling that you are actually flying an aircraft. From what I have watched in the videos of Metroid Blast, it makes the game feel interactive even if you are playing by yourself. Though “Nintendo Land” acts as a way to show the system’s potential, it doubles as a way to advertise Nintendo’s famous franchises. If a person is over at a friend’s house playing and enjoying the Pikmin attraction, it could give that person some serious motivation to not only play the original franchise, but it possibly gives that person the urge to purchase a Wii U. It is a brilliant and well-thought-out strategy made by Nintendo. If there is as much effort put into the strategies behind “Nintendo Land” as there was into making the game itself, then we can expect a treat this holiday season.
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SFA students get call to action: form opinion, vote
Jessica Layfield Copy Editor jlayfield@thepinelog.com
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ill SFA Students “Rock the Vote”? As the 2012 presidential elections draws close, I start to realize how important this election is to me on a personal level. I was only 17 when the 2008 election rolled around, so this will be the first time I get to vote for the president. To be fair, it’s actually the first time I will ever have voted, period. I, like many Americans, didn’t bother to vote in the 2010
election, although looking back, I wish that I had. I’m not quite sure why I didn’t vote; maybe I just didn’t know anything about the candidates, maybe I had too much going on, maybe I was just overwhelmed by the sheer amount of elections going on. This year is different, however. This year, I am finally a registered voter, something I am very proud of. Yet, I still find myself in the position of not being quite sure of what I stand for. On the 2012 election ballots, there will be 11 president ia l/v ice-president ia l teams running. Did you know that? With so many candidates and platforms and agendas, it’s kind of a lot to take in. Like most of the rest of the country, I have really only paid attention to the main parties, Republican and Democrat, mainly because that’s who’s on the news. It seems like not a day goes by when I don’t hear something about the elections. This used to re-
ally bother me, until I got to thinking about it: the presidential election should be the top story. Whoever gets elected (Obama, Romney or even one of the third party or long-shot candidates) will help shape the history of this country, not just for the next four years but for many years to come. All of these political thoughts were starting to overwhelm me, so I turned to my friends to help me sort it out. What I found out, however, is that several of them feel as unsure as I do about how to register to vote, how to vote and who to vote for. This got me thinking about how the rest of the SFA student body felt about “Decision 2012.” Thanks to the wonder that is the Internet, I was able to reach a couple students and ask them what they thought about the elections and voter registration. Sarah Stamm, senior, said that like myself, this would be her first time to vote in a presidential election, and that she plans to
vote in every election this year as well. She believes, “It is our duty as American citizens to vote; we are able to have our voices heard, so I will take advantage of the opportunities that are given to me.” She considers herself “pretty knowledgeable about political issues” and said she wouldn’t vote if she “didn’t know what was going on.” Wade Russell, senior, has almost the total opposite viewpoint. Russell said he is not a registered voter, and will not be voting because he hasn’t been following the election. He said his vote “would just be another clueless voter voting just to vote.” He did however, have advice for those who are planning to vote this year. “I just think people should know the facts before they vote and not let one small detail in a candidate’s platform cause them to vote for the other candidate. People should vote for who they think will lead our country better and overall do a better job. Take all the
facts into account; don’t just vote on who your peers, or parents or whoever are voting for. And for the love of God, don’t just go in and randomly pick someone. It is your right as a citizen to vote, it is just as much as it is your right not to vote.” Stamm said she also doesn’t like when people “don’t know why they’re voting or what party their candidate is,” and she encourages everyone to become an educated voter. “Don’t let anyone else influence what you believe in. Find out what your beliefs are and research which candidate is best for you. ROCK THE VOTE!” Stamm said. But that’s the question I have in my mind: will SFA students “Rock the Vote” this year? It seems like the push to encourage the youth of America to vote is nothing compared to 2008. I remember not being able to go a whole day without seeing something encouraging young people to “rock the vote” or telling them that “your vote matters.”
It is my hope that SFA students will get out and vote this year. While it is a right, not a compulsion, to vote in this country, I do hope that people take advantage of the opportunity to have a say in what the next four years will look like. Within those four years, the majority of current SFA students will have graduated (hopefully) and be out in “the real world” looking for jobs. What do we want that world to look like? I issue a call to action to all students: learn about the issues; watch the debates; form an opinion; decide what’s important to you. As my favorite SFA staff members like to say: “Life is about choices,” so make one.
Jessica Layfield is a senior journalism and Spanish double major and the copy editor for The Pine Log.
What I love about SFA...
“I love all of the interesting people. It makes for a variety of different personality types.” — Mike McWhorter “I love how it’s just a nice, beautiful campus.” —Sarah Panico
“I love the classes. They are good sized, not too big. It’s also close to home.” — Amarric Jones “I love the various organizations and things that I can be involved in, whether it’s sports, clubs, or traveling abroad.” —Lauren Juckniewitz
Happiness is key to success
T.K. Nickleberry Contributing Writer tnickleberry@thepinelog.com
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like to think that I’m a hard working person. I try to excel in everything I do and help people out when I can. Lately, my work progress has been lacking, not because I just don’t feel like doing anything, but because the people that I do things for are unappreciative. I absolutely hate unorganized leaders; if they don’t know what’s going on or what to do then I don’t know. When this happens it gets me heated. Yes, I know in the real world you can’t slack off because you’re mad at your boss. Trust me, I’ve been there. You have to suck it up and trudge on until you find something better. It’s just now I feel like why should
I stress out when I have a lot of work that I need to spend time on and no one is willing to say thank you? Frankly, I hate when a leader gripes when people are not accomplishing their goals, yet they are not either. A leader should make their people happy. I believe if someone wants to be successful as a leader, whether they are an employer or student president, they need to get their priorities straight first. When is enough going to be enough? So what do you do when you can’t beat the system or look for the positives? I say get out. If you’re not happy doing something or being a part of something, it is best that you end the suffering and find something better. I know you feel responsible for your participation in the group, but your happiness comes first. Maybe that leader will change and realize they are not holding up their end of the bargain once you leave. College students are stressed enough with just doing homework, especially in their junior and senior years. If you’re in an organization or job, it is just added stress. Time management is key; but what’s the point of spending hours of your time participating in work that is not even ac-
cepted or appreciated? You should be happy with your extra-curricular activities, not burdened. Notice I mentioned jobs in this mix, yes. But I’m not telling you to quit your job and not be able to afford rent for next month. That would be dumb, just speaking the truth. Finding jobs in Nacogdoches is hard, but if you can find another job that would be a great decision. So bosses, leaders, presidents and whoever else: if your workers are not putting up their share, maybe it’s you that’s the problem. We are the people that get the blame. If you don’t agree with me, that’s fine, but I had to get this off my chest. I guess you can say that I’m just pissed, lazy or what-have-you, but I know my worth. I’ll even go a step forward to say maybe I don’t like change. Things seemed a lot simpler and problems like this didn’t arise, but I guess another year, another problem. If you understand where I’m coming from, then you’ve been in my position. If not, one day you’ll get there. T.K. Nickleberry is a jounior journalism and English major and a contributing writer for The Pine Log.
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Axes down to professors scheduling exams at the same time. Studying for one test is hard enough, let alone two or three.
Axes up to making it through half of the semester. Now only a few more weeks before it’s vacation time! Axes down to how some SFA students behave when there are tour groups on campus. We want to bring kids in, not scare them away.
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Axes up to the amount of purple pride that was shown at the Sam Houston game this Saturday. We might not have won, but at least we stood by our boys and supported them througout the entire game.
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Orchestra of the Pines opens season tonight at the Cole Concert Hall
Gene Moon is director of orchestral studies for the SFA School of Music and director of the Orchestra of the Pines, which will open “A Season of Firsts” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in Cole Concert Hall.
The Orchestra of the Pines, SFA’s flagship orchestral ensemble, will open its season— “A Season of Firsts”—with a concert featuring works from three countries at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in Cole Concert Hall. “International Delights,” which is the title of the opening concert, will highlight works of composers that have become staple repertoire in the orchestra literature, according to Gene Moon, director of orchestral studies at SFA and the orchestra’s director. “To inaugurate ‘A Season of Firsts,’ I felt a collaborative effort was in order,” Moon said. Moon and David Howard, associate director of choral activities and director of the SFA Choral Union, attended the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla., together. The collaboration will be their first and thus a fitting start to the “Season of Firsts,” Moon said. “As we discussed repertoire, we decided upon two major works for our ensembles: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy for piano, chorus and orchestra and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs for baritone, chorus and orchestra,” Moon said.
Howard, whose voice “is a beautiful instrument,” Moon said, was an ideal choice as soloist for Williams’ work. The role of the piano in Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy is the centerpiece of the work. For this special engagement, Moon turned to Andrew Parr, SFA professor of music. The Oct. 8 performance will be Parr’s second performance of the work. “The last time the work was performed by the Orchestra of the Pines was on May 8, 1999,” Moon said. Howard will also perform as part of a sextet that will include Richard Berry, Scott LaGraff, Debbie Berry and Charlotte Davis, all SFA music faculty members, and LaGraff’s wife, Kim LaGraff, who is an accomplished mezzosoprano. “The evening will be host to wonderful musicians on stage and be a night to remember,” Moon said. The Russian Easter Overture by Rimsky-Korsakov is a famous work in composers’ oeuvre, according to Moon. Unlike many overtures that serve as opening numbers to operas and larger settings, Rimsky-Korsakov’s work is a concert overture, a work meant
to stand alone in performance, he said. The upcoming concert is the orchestra’s first performance of the work in its history. Williams’ Five Mystical Songs is a collection of songs based on the work of English poet George Herbert. Of the five songs, the final movement, “Let All The World in Every Corner Sing,” is one of the most well-known works presented as a liturgical song in many church settings. Moon described Choral Fantasy as “perhaps the little brother” of Beethoven’s famous ninth symphony, “related by the use of similar melodic material that popularized the larger sibling work,” he said. The concert is a joint presentation of the SFA College of Fine Arts, School of Music and Orchestra Series. It is sponsored in part by Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, the Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment for the Arts and the Cole Annuity Fund. Tickets for “International Delights” are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for students. For tickets or information, visit www. finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.
SFA’s Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing recognized for excellence in nursing education The Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing at SFA has been recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as a Program of Excellence in Nursing Education. The board recognizes nursing programs that achieve a graduation rate of 85 percent or higher, along with at least an 85-percent passing rate on the licensure test for registered nurses. The Dewitt School of Nursing is one of only 18 of the 90 nursing schools in Texas to meet the graduation benchmark, most recently reporting an 88-percent graduation rate and a 93-percent passing rate on the licensure exam. Enrollment in the nursing school is on the rise. More than 250 nursing students currently are enrolled in the SFA program, along with more than 1,050 pre-nursing students. Dr. Glenda Walker, director of the DeWitt School of Nursing, attributes the increase in applications and prenursing majors to statewide recognition of the nursing program for its excellence in curriculum, facilities and faculty. “The nursing program has always excelled in committed, dedicated faculty who use state-of-the-art teaching strategies to produce graduates that are recognized as exceptional nurses,” Walker said. “With the addition of a new facility in 2010, the nursing school now has a facility that also is recognized as a national leader in simulation as a teaching/learning strategy for students.” The Ed and Gwen Cole Simulation Lab has been named a Laerdal Center of Excellence, and more 16,000 hours of simulation clinical experiences are conducted in the facility each year.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
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SFA comeback falls short to SHSU at Battle of the Piney Woods By Jordan Boyd Sports Editor
After defeating the Bears of Central Arkansas last week, the Lumberjacks fell short to Sam Houston State on Saturday 51-43. SFA had won one of the previous meetings at Reliant Stadium for the Battle of the Piney Woods and had the opportunity to tie on the last drive of the game. But the Jacks couldn’t convert and fell to the Bearkats. SFA quarterback Brady Attaway threw for a career-high 545 yards on another career-high 76 pass attempts and six touchdowns in the game. Three of the five touchdowns were caught by senior Cordell Roberson who had 14 catches for 199 yards in the game. After becoming the Southland Conference’s all-time leader in career touchdown receptions last week against Central Arkansas, Roberson’s 14-catch effort on Saturday made him SFA’s all-time leader in career receptions with 204, passing teammate Graylin Crawford who is out with an injury.
“I think Cordell is unbelievable,” according to Lumberjack head coach J. C. Harper. “He came to SFA as a freshman and could have played somewhere else, but wanted to start. He has started since his freshman year. He is just unbelievable.” Harper’s game plan going into the game was to stop Bearkat running back and Walter Payton Award candidate Timothy Flanders on the ground. The Lumberjacks bottled up Flanders in the first quarter, allowing just 19 yards on nine carries. The rest of the game was a different story, as Flanders ended up with 125 yards on 27 carries for the contest. SFA’s running game was nonexistent as running back Gus Johnson was held to 21 yards on six carries. Because the Jacks were playing from behind most of the game and the running game was so ineffective, Harper elected not to even attempt a single rushing play in the second half. SFA took a 14-3 lead in the beginning of the second quarter and looked well on their way to knocking off their second nationally-ranked opponent in consecutive weeks. But,
just as SFA had the momentum, Bearkat cornerback Bookie Sneed returned an Attaway interception a school-record 92 yards for a touchdown on the other end with 3:34 left in the 2nd quarter. That play was part of a 41-7 run by the Bearkats to blow the game wide open. After trailing by 32 points in the middle of the third quarter, Attaway and company ignited a comeback of their own. The Jacks received a punt, down just 8 points, with 3:10 left to go in the game and began to march downfield. Their potential game-winning drive was stalled after a 4th and 10 pass hit the turf with 28 seconds to go. SFA had no timeouts left after the turnover on downs and the Bearkats took a knee to run out the clock and drop the Lumberjacks to 2-4 on the season and 1-1 in the conference. The taste of this loss will be in the Lumberjacks’ mouths for an extra week as they have a bye coming up this weekend before they square off against Nicholls State Oct. 20 at Homer Bryce Stadium at 3 p.m.
Johnson kicks winning goal against UCA Friday
Grant Korbel/Pine Log Photo SFA Lumberjacks battled it out with Sam Houston Saturday at the annual BOTPW game losing to the SHSU Bearkats 51-43.
Becky Johnson (right) scored the gamewinning goal in the 67th minute on a penalty kick to help the SFA Ladyjacks defeat UCA in a 76-minute-shortened game Friday evening at Bill Stephens Field. Friday's match was twice delayed due to lightning (30 minutes each) and the final 14 minutes were called off due to darkness. "We feel very fortunate to come out of here with a victory," SFA head coach Tony Amato said. "The girls were able to overcome extreme weather conditions and get the result we needed." SFA (10-3-0, 3-0-0) outshot UCA, 16-6 and 5-4 shots on goal. The match was played in severe rain and wind and the Ladyjacks played against the wind for nearly the entire match. Johnson scored the game-winner in the 67th minute following a foul and planted the shot in the back corner past UCA goalkeeper Kelsey Gochnauer. The SFA defense pitched their 10th shutout of the year and goalkeeper Lacey Lee ran her personal mark to 8-2-0. The Ladyjacks will continue their road trip Sunday at Northwestern State at 2 p.m.
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Ladyjacks fall to Corpus Christi Islanders Saturday Jill Ivy had 14 kills, but the SFA Ladyjacks could never get over the hump on Saturday in dropping a 3-0 (25-22, 2522, 25-21) match to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at the Dugan Wellness Center to close out a two-match road swing. It is the third consecutive loss by the Ladyjacks (14-6, 5-3 SLC), their longest losing skid of the year and marks the first time SFA has been swept in consecutive matches since late in the 2010 season. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (13-6, 6-2 SLC) managed to remain in a tie for second place in the league with the victory. SFA hit .196 for the match, led by Ivy's 14 kills and 12 from Tori Bates. Paige Holland had 36 assists, but the Ladyjacks were outblocked 9.0-4.0 and had a hard time slowing down an Islander offense
that finished with a .362 attack percentage for the afternoon, the highest by a Ladyjack opponent this season. SFA led by as much as three points in the first set, but hit just .161 and fell victim to a 9-4 advantage for the Islanders to close out the first set. One set later, SFA hit at a .379 clip, but again had no answer for the Islanders who scored 18 kills with just one attack error to hit .630 and take the set with another late run. Ivy and Sabrina Burns each had four kills apiece in the final frame, but despite holding a 17-16 lead in the set, surrendered another late run, this one a 6-2 spurt that closed out the Islander win. SFA is next in action at home on Thursday when it hosts Nicholls in conference action.
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