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At age 20, radio/television sophomore Anthony Foreman already has his own business in which he designs Web sites, print media and commercial/video production. “I don’t have a set genre,” he said. “I don’t shoot for a certain business. I fit for whatever I’m doing.” Foreman has expanded his business since its opening in 1999. “I’ve gotten more into video and the print goods side of it,” he said. “I don’t just do Web sites anymore. I do brochures and pamphlets. I’ve done photographs and advertisements that have been in national magazines.” The range of Foreman’s clients include: a horse breeder, a record company, the Town of Velma, a tire recycling company, the Chisholm Trail Stampede, Don Grantham’s Funeral Home, and more. As to how he created the name for his company, 4Mstudios, Foreman said, “Actually it’s my last name shortened down to a number and a letter. A lot of people I just tell to say my name really fast and they’ll figure it out.” Foreman started learning his trade at the age of 13. He was inspired by the Web sites he visited, and wanted to create his own. “Every bit of it is self-taught,” Foreman said. “I actually taught myself how to do different programming languages. When I began I was writing the HTML code by hand. But with as many projects as I do on a weekly basis, it’s just easier to go in and do the basic stuff with a pre-built template and then go in and do the coding and graphics on my own.” A few of the programs Foreman uses are
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Doing what he loves: Anthony Foreman hones his skills behind the camera as radio/ television senior Jamie Guy anchors the program in the CUTV studio. Foreman and Guy were participating in the lab portion of the basic televison production class.
Macromedia Studio MX and Adobe Creative Suite. Foreman also taught himself the artistic aspects of his business. When he was younger he would trace pictures and improve upon them. He also used his parent’s video camera to create stop motion animation with action
The average college student cannot go through a day without using something that requires oil in some form. Students use it in their cars to get to class each day, they use it to heat their homes in the winter, and even the paper they write on every day is made with oil. It has been called “crude” “black gold” and “Texas-T.” In the early 1900s, oil created “boom towns” across the fledgling state of Oklahoma and brought droves of people to work on the rigs popping up across the state. While oil may earn fortunes for some, it may also bring misfortune to someone like theatre arts sophomore Holly Hare. Hare lives about fifteen miles outside of Lawton and has classes every day except Wednesday. She drives a 1992 Buick Century
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that can get her to Lawton and back “one and a half times” on a quarter of a tank. That quarter of a tank costs her $20. “I filled my car up for $40 the Monday Katrina hit,” Hare said, “The lady at the gas station in Elgin said it was going to go up 40 cents the next day.” Hare stays home during the weekends and on days she does not go to class because gas has reached such high prices. “I don’t go anywhere other than back and forth to school. I can’t afford to go out on the weekends,” Hare said. With the rising gas prices, students like Hare are pressured to balance expenses with getting to classes on time. Many people use the example, “food or prescriptions” for senior citizens. For many Cameron students it is, “education or bills.”
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figures and Legos. “I always had an interest in motion graphics and a little bit of drawing and coloring,” he said.
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Building homes: As part of the Collegiate Challenge, work on this home at 1912 Irwin will be completed over spring break by student volunteers from Marquette University.
Some students have decided to give up their fall break travel or party schedules in search of a more rewarding pastime — construction. These students have volunteered to donate their time and services to Habitat for Humanity’s relief efforts. The Lawton-Fort Sill Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1997. So far, Habitat has built 12 houses in the Lawton area. Two are still in the stages of completion. Cameron University’s volunteer impetus was sparked by several CU students. Biology junior Kim Bratton is one. A volunteer
since high school, Bratton decided to bring her joy for volunteer service to Cameron in a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter. “There used to be a chapter on campus, but it died out,” Bratton said. “We’re trying to bring it back. I thought it would be something interesting for people of all ages to be involved in, and not just for young people. Habitat for Humanity’s activities appeals to adults as well. “Anyone can do it, so I thought that was unique.”
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September 19, 2005
Three CU students intern at U.S. Capitol By Christina Frye Staff Writer
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There are few classes offered at Cameron University that do not require some use of a computer. In addition, students use computers for recreation and communication. Computers require expensive software, and most of the time a student will need more than one program. With tuition, books, and the cost of a computer itself, it all adds up. However, the Cameron bookstore offers help with some costs by offering discounts on software. According to Hazeline Martin, merchandise coordinator, these discounts may be up to 85 percent of the original software price. The discount is available to all students, faculty and staff. The bookstore orders Photo by Scott Pratt through eFollett, an online provider powered by Journey Software for less: Ben Morris, respiratory care sophomore Ed. This allows the Cameron peruses the software aisle, searching for needed materials. CU bookstore to provide much students, faculty and staff are eligible for extreme discounts on lower prices on software than if software. the student were to buy retail. Additionally, students In addition to regular low prices, some items are not limited to what is available in the store have been discounted even more. One of them on campus. They may order the software they is a program Martin recommends, called APAwant through the bookstore and still receive the Style Helper 5.0. This program allows students discount. They may even have the order shipped who are using APA-style for papers to make to their home. corrections. It works like a spell check, only Students and faculty can also find out what it checks to make sure the paper is formatted is available by going to www.efollett.com. While to fit the American Psychological Association proof of identity is required when placing an publication style. order online, such as faxing a copy of a student “It’s a good deal because the text is usually $25 ID, ordering directly through the Cameron to $30, and the APA-Style Helper sells for $39,” bookstore is a little easier; one only need bring the Martin said, “so it makes more sense to me to buy student ID with them. the software.” “I ordered software that was originally $700, There is currently a back-to-school special and I got it for $200 off Journey Ed,” Martin on FrontPage 2003, usually $130, and now $99 said. while it is in stock.
Imagine yourself standing in the middle of our nation’s Capitol, with the world at your feet. Three CU seniors didn’t need to imagine the experience; they spent six weeks as interns at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. this past summer. As interns, business management major Jenny Jackson, and psychology major Frank Myers served with Congressman Tom Cole. Public relations major Danielle Murphree served with Senator Jim Inhofe. Myers, who currently serves as the president of the CU Student Government Association, enjoyed his time as an intern. “Interning is a wonderful opportunity to experience firsthand the legislative branch of the federal government; I thought it was a great experience,” Myers said. While serving as an intern, Myers enjoyed the staff he worked with, but he also enjoyed his time off, visiting historical sites and attending different cultural events. “As interns, we were allowed to see things that regular citizens do not usually get to see; and we heard from a number of great speakers, to include Senators John Kerry and James Inhofe, and former CIA director, George Tennant,” Myers said. Myers added that the internship gave him the experience of seeing the work done at the capitol, and that the surrounding sites in Washington, D.C. were amazing. Jackson agreed with Myers.
FOREMAN Continued from page 1 This artistic advantage is complemented with a streak of individuality perhaps not fully appreciated by his art teacher. “Actually, in middle school I flunked out of art classes because I didn’t like being set by a boundary of what I had to do,” he said. “I always liked to do what I was interested in rather than things like ‘draw an apple and shade it this way.’ I always wanted to do it differently.” Since Foreman works from his home, he is able to work when it is best for him. He said that’s how he’s able to create a Web site in a couple of weeks. “You could call me at two in the morning and I’d probably be working on your Web site. That’s how I am – I do my best work when everyone else has gone to bed and I can just sit there and think and just be by myself to do the graphics.” There is more than computer graphics to Foreman’s business. First he has to go through a research phase. He meets with his client several times to gather basic information such as the location, a corporate statement and ranking, and what the company is involved in. “I break it down into ‘what they are doing and what they want to sell.’ I then do research on their product,” he said. “I try to figure out what people online are going to want to know, and why they’re actually there. I then go from that to implementing that into a menu. “There’s also the development phase, that’s where I start my sketching. I start sketching a
layout, figuring out if I want to use photos or just solid colors. I also have to try to fit into a certain screen resolution.” Foreman also uses creative writing skills in Web site layouts. “If they already have a brochure made, I take things from that for the text,” he said. “If they give me two or three lines, I can make it into a paragraph to fit the page. “Then there are companies that know nothing, and then I have to start scrounging and asking people that know the company.” Foreman gives his clients an approximate date when they can expect the product to be finished. “I typically tell the customer it will take two to three weeks, possibly a month. If there’s a lot of programming involved, it takes longer because I have to write every line of code by hand and program the database,” he said. “But a basic business site usually takes two weeks from conception to completion.” Looking to the future, Foreman hopes to have his own store by the time he’s 25. He said, “It’s my goal to be much larger than I am.” He already has some part-time employees, but he would like to have some full-time employees to keep everything going. Foreman attributes his success to the motto he lives by: “Do what you love, and be good at what you do, but always try to do better.”
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“I have never seen so many American flags, God Bless America T-shirts and masses of red, white and blue,” Jackson said. “It was truly an experience every American should have.” Students who are interested in becoming an intern at the Washington, D.C. offices may contact an intern coordinator at 202.224.4721.
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Clouds of smoke blur the line
The increase in taxes on a pack of cigarettes combined with the more recent jump in the price of gasoline has some of us concerned. With the prediction of higher prices all around due to the increased cost of transportation, where to cut back? Well, we have a suggestion for those who are contemplating giving up cigarettes to save money: You can give up smoking without giving up the joys of nicotine. No, we aren’t suggesting patches; after all, they cost money, too. What we’re offering is the opportunity to inhale that pungent aroma at no cost at all. Yes, the nicotine rush smokers pay big bucks for is available right here on campus, and it’s free! Just hang out in front of Howell Hall before any class, or if Howell Hall isn’t convenient, try the Communications Building. There are always a few smokers around the entrances, taking advantage of those too-brief minutes before class begins. Another hot spot is the patio area outside the Student Union. In fact, at just about any time of day, anywhere on campus, billowing clouds of smoke fill the air around the entrances to buildings as smokers share their habit with the rest of us. Although Oklahoma state law prohibits smoking in state-owned buildings, or within 25-feet of them, some of the ashtrays are located within just a few feet of the entrances. Smokers have no choice but to advance to the entrances in order to dispose of the
butts. And smokers tend to congregate on both sides of the sidewalk adjacent to the entryways; one is forced to endure a gauntlet in order to enter the building. We know that smoking is addictive and that it is nearly impossible to break the habit, once established. We aren’t asking for all smokers Photos by Lisa Snider to quit, just a few. For those who choose not to, would you please move just a little farther away from the entrances so those of us who don’t indulge can “breathe easy”? Now, about those gas-guzzling SUVs out there…
25 feet away? Above: Howell Hall? Maybe. But the smokers congregate nearer the door. Left: Conwill Hall? Not an inch more than 25 feet. Below: North Shepler? Blatant disregard for the law and the rights of nonsmokers.
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Writer ponders philosophical question Two weeks ago in my nonfiction prose class, we read an essay by Stephen Hawking, possibly the greatest living theoretical physicist. His essay, “Is Everything Determined?” got me thinking. If everything was determined, then what control would we have over our lives, or would the fact become an excuse for anything that happened; after all, if everything was already determined, we are basically puppets in a giant playhouse. I never really believed that every single little detail was already determined. I still think that everything happens for a reason. But maybe when unfortunate things happen to us, we have to find some purpose for it or it becomes a parasite attached to our minds and spirits. Someone once said to me that God does not make negative things happen, that He sees only good; that any negative thing, whether it be getting mentally or physically ill or dealing with a bad relationship, etc., is a creation born from our own and others’ harmful or depressing thoughts and actions. If this were true, then everything could not be determined because we have the will to change or make things happen by shifting our thoughts and actions towards a “good” or “evil.” The factors controlling the determination of everything can be separated into the categories of science and creation. Hawking, for example, tried to find a scientific formula for how things are determined. Others might find their proof from the Bible. I believe that we are all created for a purpose but that one’s life is still
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affected by one’s free will. For instance, imagine that you are on a train running only one direction on its tracks. Maybe there is one specific route that you are supposed to take, but you make stops along the way, or get on another train or two. There is a destination you must reach but whether or not you reach it on those original tracks or on another path is a result of your free will. We have a purpose, but we can derail ourselves from it by using our own free will, but also run toward it exercising our free will. I remember Tom Cruise’s line from “The Last Samurai” that played with the idea of free will and predestination. It went something like, “I believe a man does what he can until his destiny is revealed to him.” I like that quote because, to me, it says that we have a purpose on earth, but we have free will, too; and there is an elevation of mental and spiritual growth required to reach the recognition of our purpose or “destiny.” The question of the determination of everything does not just end on a personal level, but it extends to a universal level from the design of the Earth and all creatures to the fate of humanity. Whatever you believe, it is almost just as easy to prove that the events in life have been determined as it is to disprove it. It seems to be a certain measure of faith in something, whether that faith is in science (evolution, for example) or creation. Maybe Hawking put it best at the conclusion of his essay when he answered the question: Is everything determined? “The answer is yes, it is,” he said. “But it might as well not be, because we can never know what is determined.” Lauren is an English senior from Lawton and is a staff writer and photographer for The Collegian. When not chasing down stories or photo opportunities, Lauren can be found poetically pondering the universe.
Ticked-off driver tirades over tech toy I am not techno-phobic: I love technology. From the microwave oven in my kitchen to the DVD player in my living room, technology has made my life easier and more fun. I love my computer! I find the idea of ones and zeroes traveling through the air and then re-forming into graphics or text or sound on my computer to be tremendously exciting. I spend more time with my iBook than with my husband; I can do homework, listen to music and watch movies from the convenience of home or anywhere else, thanks to the portability of my computer. And then there’s connectivity: Wireless broadband service gives me speedy access to the Internet nearly 100 percent of the time.
Connectivity provides me with the opportunity to, among other things, communicate with others around the world. Connectivity breaks down borders, expanding my horizons far beyond the walls of my home. So what’s not to like about the digital explosion? Cell phones, that’s what. Last Friday, I turned onto old Cache Road in anticipation of a relaxing 30-minute drive to campus. Unfortunately, it was not to be. I had the misfortune of pulling out behind a woman who had a cell phone plastered to her ear as
she drove 40-mph in a 55-mph zone. Not only did she drive too slowly, she couldn’t keep her car in the proper lane. She veered across the centerline and then onto the shoulder. I’d have gladly passed her, but we were on a long stretch of one of the many “no passing zones” on that section of Cache Road. When we finally got to where I could pass, she sped up, still talking away on her phone. At one point she even took her other hand off the steering wheel in order to gesture wildly. Don’t get me wrong. Cell phones
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have a place in our homes, at work and school, in the mall and in the grocery store. In fact, cell phones are handy little devices to have just about anywhere. Anywhere, that is, except in the hands of drivers. Technology has provided us with wonderful tools. Instead of choosing to be guided by the demands of the technology, let’s put ourselves in charge. Take control of your cell phone; either invest in hands-free devices for your automobile, or refrain from using the phone until you’re safely off the road. I don’t want my next column to be on the subject of road rage. Kathy is a communications senior and the copy editor for The Collegian. When not driving, Kathy is getting used to her new cell phone.
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September 19, 2005
Ittanaha club makes a comeback Amanda Rundle Staff Writer
On commencement day, we will congratulate each other on our climb from fresh-faced freshmen to seasoned seniors. We will toast our successes as we finally cross the threshold of accomplished dreams. We will promise to stay connected lest we forget the late night study sessions, early morning commutes and bonds forged with peers and faculty. Years later, we will ask ourselves what happened to old college friends of yesteryear. The goal of the Ittanaha Club is to answer this question, and many more. The revitalization of Ittanaha Club began with four: Augustine Mowatt McCaffery, James Climer, Don Parker and Joyce Codopony Mathews, Cameron alumni from the sixties. Mathews, president of the Ittanaha Club said, “We decided to come together last September because many of us were becoming sick. We felt a need to come back together again.”
Most members of the Ittanaha Club are Native American graduates from Cameron. NonNative members may request special membership status according to Mathews. According to Mathews, the club has a history that goes back a number of decades. When Sandy Joyner, director of alumni relations, researched the group in the 1968 edition of the Cameron Wichita, she learned that Ittanaha means “Council of the Red Man” or “In the Indian Youth is the Hope of the Indian Race.” Joyner’s research also turned up the fact that, in 1971, the name of the Ittanaha Organization was changed to the Indian Heritage Club. Mathews has outlined several main objectives for the Ittanaha Club. The first goal is to support and promote the Native American culture, language and traditional ceremonies. The Ittanaha Club also sponsors significant Native American social events, provides scholarships, recruits alumni, promotes and incorporates community involvement and works to establish ties with fellow alums. Although this group was formed
only a year ago, multiple cultural events and fundraisers have already been supported by the Ittanaha Club. Last year club members kicked off a reunion Christmas party at the Comanche Nation Gym Complex to celebrate fortyfour years of the Ittanaha Club’s core sixties era group members. The theme was “Ittanaha Revisited: Reflections on Our Journeys.” In March 2005, the Ittanaha Club held its annual Ittanaha Club Benefit Golf Tournament at the Lawton Municipal Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament were used to benefit Native American Cameron students and graduates. Plans are set for another golf benefit this spring. This past May the Ittanaha Club endorsed its first annual Native American graduation ceremony to honor Cameron’s Native American 2004-2005 graduates. Communications senior Lahoma Horse was a participant in the ceremony. “Everyone wore their tribal regalia or wore a traditional shawl,” Horse said. “The event was a really nice ceremony that gave us all recognition.”
On Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to midnight, the club will sponsor a celebration dance at the Comanche Nation Community Building in Apache. Funds raised will be used to provide scholarships to the male and female Native American 2006 Cameron graduates with the highest GPAs. Vice President of the Ittanaha Club Cliff Takawana said, “We take great pride in the fact that many of us had the opportunity to succeed educationally, and, now, we would like to help pave the way for other young Native American college students to excel.” According to Mathews, a Web site will be available for Ittanaha Club Native American alumni in the near future. “If I could say one thing to each Native American student of Cameron University, it would be, ‘Please watch out for us and listen to us as your alumni elders,” Mathews said. “The Ittanaha Club is on the horizon of Native American educational activities and opportunities with you specifically as the target of our vision quest.’” Those who want more
“We decided to come together last September because many of us were becoming sick. We felt a need to come back together again.” — Joyce Codopony Mathews President of Ittanaha Club
information on club membership should contact Joyce Codopony Mathews. Her e-mail address is mathews_dj@yahoo.com.
Cameron’s SGA holds first meeting By Kenny Scarle Staff Writer
On Sept. 12, the newly elected Cameron University student government held the first meeting of the current school year. President Frank Myers welcomed the new members of the senate, encouraging participation in
AAA TIPS continued from page 1 According to Automobile Association of America (AAA), the national average price per gallon of gas on Sept. 8 was $3.03. The average price per gallon of gas in August was $2.33. That is a 70-cent price jump due to Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast, where many refineries are located. Gas was going up before Hurricane Katrina hit. A year ago, gas was only $1.83 a gallon. Oklahomagasprices.com states in 2002, after the panic of 9/11, gas prices stabilized around $1.40 a gallon. Oklahoma gas prices have usually been slightly cheaper than the national average. According
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legislation and in the upcoming Voter Registration Campaign, beginning on Sept. 28. September has been designated “National Constitution Month” for the country so special attention is being paid to the parliamentary procedures of the student senate, especially for incoming senators. Dr. James Heflin, associate
professor of communication, will be conducting a three-week course on parliamentary procedure. These procedures, or rules of order, allow the student government to effectively communicate with one another in a public meeting or gathering. Heflin will show them the patterns of formality, proper decorum in meetings and
to Oklahomagasprices.com, the average cost a gallon is $2.94 a gallon. Compared to one year ago, gas prices were an average of $1.67 in Oklahoma. The cheapest gas in the state is in Lawton at $2.79 a gallon. With gas prices slowly pushing up, AAA has published another “Gas Watcher’s Guide” to help motorists conserve fuel and money. AAA published its first guide in 1943 called “Keep ‘em Rolling” to assist with the gas rationing for World War II. They have been publishing the modern “Gas Watcher’s Guide” since the 1970s, during the Arab oil embargo. According to AAA, 19 percent of the average household income is spent on transportation. The average American drives 29 miles
a day. But for students commuting from Duncan, Geronimo, Marlow or a number of other towns scattered around Lawton, 29 miles is a drop in the bucket. AAA gives a number of helpful tips for all drivers. One thing to do is slow down on the roads. AAA said, “the faster a vehicle travels, the more fuel it burns. Travel
how to use the correct form when addressing the assemblage. “One of my special interests is in parliamentary procedure,” Heflin said. “I am especially interested in helping students and organizations with any questions they may have regarding parliamentary procedure/meeting management.”
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at moderate speeds on the open road. Higher speeds require more fuel to overcome air resistance.” For students who commute, “Cruise control may be a fuelsaving option,” AAA said, “Maintaining a steady speed conserves fuel.” AAA also suggests checking the car’s spark plugs every 100,000 miles.
With the training provided by Heflin, and the appointment of senior speech communications major Zachary Fort as parliamentarian for the senate, the student government will be able to more proficiently represent the student body in debate and decision making.
Check the air and fuel filters twice a year; clean filters will help the car run more efficiently and save gas. If a student lives near another person, car pooling is another option. Each day, gas prices reach new records and fall again. Long gone are the days of filling a standard tank for $20. AAA says the average cost to fill a tank now is $50. On Sept. 6, the United States Department of Energy reported gas prices would decline to around $2.50. That is still a lot higher than the $1.67 of a year ago. Cameron students who commute know firsthand the sting of gas prices. For students like Hare, it is just another fact of life.
News Taking romance to the air September 19, 2005
By Angela Sanders Features Editor
Damian Barrios, romance languages senior, did not get his wings from Red Bull. He got them instead at Altus Quartz Mountain Municipal Airport, where, after flying for 50 hours, he earned his private pilot’s license at the age of 19. He has now logged around 100 hours of flying time — 40 of which are solo hours. “I fly because it is really exciting,” he said. “Since I was a little kid, I thought, ‘Whoa. I could never do that.’ But, it is more doable than you think.” Barrios flies single-engine planes from Altus to several different airports in Oklahoma and Texas. “I have been here, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Abilene and Duncan. Just around in airports,” he said.
Aside from flying, Barrios has also spent some time translating a Canadian insulation company’s Web site into Spanish. “This summer, my brother started a partnership with the company, and we worked to put this system into the market in Mexico. As a means to build up and strengthen the relationship with the company, I offered myself to translate [the Web site],” he said. “They said yes, and have now told me that they are going to pay me. That is really nice. I did it at the beginning just for fun, just to enhance the business partnership, and now I am getting paid.” Barrios was born in Mazatlan, Mexico, and went to high school in Hermosillo, Mexico. He came to Lawton to earn his bachelor’s degree from Cameron a little more than a year ago after earning his associate’s degree from Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. Barrios is not really sure what
he wants to do after he leaves Cameron, but he definitely wants to utilize his degree in romance languages. “Maybe if I could implement that with aviation or complement the languages with aviation, that would be good,” he said. Barrios hopes to eventually upgrade his license to a commercial pilot’s license, but for now, he will just continue to be himself. “I am just a normal guy, trying to reach my goals and trying to fulfill my family’s goals for me. I do want to make my family proud.”
The sky is the limit: Senior Damian Barrios flies single-engine airplanes like the one in the top photo. He hopes to find a career that could combine his love of flying with his love of language.
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India Nite festivities offer food for mind, body and spirit By Kenny Scarle Staff Writer
India. It is home both to the tribal man and to the sophisticated urban jet-setter. Temple elephants coexist with the microchip, and ancient monuments are the backdrop for the world’s largest democracy, according to www.tourindia.com. It is a place where atomic energy is generated, and industrial developments have made the country one of the world’s top ten nations. Today, fishermen along the country’s coastline fashion simple fishing boats in a centuries-old tradition while, a few miles away, motor vehicles glide off conveyor belts in stateof-the-art factories. India has more to offer than meets the eye. In order to foster greater awareness of the country of India, Drs. Ajay and Shireen Bhargava have established an Endowed Lectureship at Cameron University. In addition, on Sept. 23 they will again sponsor India Nite, a celebration of the culture and wisdom that India has to offer. As a native of India and Chair of the India Nite Task Force, Dr. T.K. Bhattacharya, professor Courtesy Photo of finance and funds manager of the Cameron Foundation, Inc., has a special interest in India Nite. Dr. R. Murali Krishna “This event is designed to educate the Lawton Medicine.” community on the various aspects of Indian culture,” Musical entertainment is planned for the evening. Bhattacharya said. “People often think of it in The Indian Classical Music Circle will evoke the squalor and poverty, but it has changed enormously. cultural vitality of India through song The While there are still problems, India has made many ensemble Brahmanaad, including advances in space the Sitar, Flute, Violin and three technology and percussionists, has been trained in other fields.” traditional classical music in India. This year’s “The mind is a powerful tool, but They have performed at various events will include nationally renowned the human race has not realized or music and art festivals and offer an assortment of melodies ranging psychiatrist and utilized its full potential.” from traditional to their own speaker Dr. R. eclectic compositions. According Murali Krishna. — Dr. R. Murali Krishna to the Indian Music Circle’s Web Krishna, president site, through the rich melodies and of the Oklahoma rhythms of Indian music, every County Medical human emotion, every subtle feeling Society, CEO and in man and nature, can be musically Medical Director expressed and experienced. of INTEGRIS Another facet of India Nite Mental Health Inc, will be traditional Indian and the recipient of many dining. The cuisine prestigious awards, of India is as varied including the Exemplary as the country Psychiatrist, and from which Outstanding Physician, it originates. has much to say about the The Ajanta human mind. Restaurant, “The mind is a voted the best powerful tool, but the Indian restaurant human race has not in Oklahoma City realized or utilized for the past six years its full potential,” (www.restaurantrow. Krishna said. “We com), will be catering underestimate the event. the ability of it. Due to the success The mind has of last year’s event, tremendous healing India Nite has power. Every human been sold out for being can influence his almost four weeks. immune system from Bhattacharya, could not breaking down by calming be happier. his mind, relaxing his muscles and removing his ”Last year’s event was a grand success,” inner tension. Once you start mediating, you will Bhattacharya said. “I hope we can have a repeat feel yourself getting stronger.” performance this year. If so, India Nite could become Krishna will be speaking on the topic, “From an annual event.” Ancient Wisdom to Modern Science of Mind-Body
A&E Briefs International Festival Opening ceremonies will commence on Sept. 23 on the 4th Street stage at 6 p.m. LCT Presents ‘Something’s Afoot’ “A zany, entertaining musical” that pits ten people stranded in an English country house. They are slowly picked off by a killer. The play shows Sept. 23, 24 and 30 at 8 p.m. and on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. Call the theatre for more information at 355.1600. Lawton-Fort Sill Art Council Workshops Pen, ink and graphite workshops with Jim Gardner are being held every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. through Oct. 5. Call Denise at 355.3211 for more information. Wanted: Interested Gamers Any gaming student interested in forming a campus game club should contact Ken Walker at walker1976@pldi.net. Walker is trying to gather students interested in board games, card games, RPGs, computers, Xbox, PS2 and others.
September 19, 2005
New CDs hit market with prospective hope By Dan DeLuca KRT Campus
Bonnie Raitt “Souls Alike” (Capitol, 3 stars) Latter-day Bonnie Raitt albums and by that we mean post “Nick of Time,” the 1989 Grammy grabber that transformed her from highly regarded journeywoman to household name, navigate tricky terrain between slideguitar-fired soulfulness and too-easy listening. “Souls Alike” leans, just enough, toward the former. Not that there’s anything on this album (the first that she produced herself) that would raise too much of a ruckus if it came over the speakers at your local latte joint. But though Raitt wrote not a one of the 12 tunes, she has infused them with either enough personal resolve as in the steadfast “I Will Not Be Broken” and the emotionally frank “The Bed I Made” to keep “Souls Alike” from going soft. And in a pinch, Raitt gets funky, drifting down to New Orleans on “Love on One Condition” and “Unnecessarily Mercenary,” both written by her Dr. John schooled piano player, Jon Cleary. Tim Fite “Gone Ain’t Gone” (Anti, 3 stars) Everybody needs a shtick, it seems, so forgive Tim Fite his. It has to do with being born without blood, and making his home in a Brooklyn “graveyard” of old music surrounded by the stacks of bargain-bin LPs he sampled in constructing his debut album, “Gone Ain’t Gone.” Whatever. Fite’s previous endeavor, the jokey hip-hop duo Little T & One Track Mike, was sillier still. But “Gone Ain’t Gone” is anything but,
despite such f lippant titles as “Eating at the Grocery Store With William” and “If I Had a Cop Show.” It’s a terrific amalgamation of country, rap, punk and anything else that might work. Polka, anyone? That brings to mind other dabblers in hick-hop such as Beck and Buck 65. Fite, whose real name is Tim Sullivan, builds one song around a recording of legendary actor, singer and political activist Paul Robeson opining that “music is always a weapon.” And “Gone Ain’t Gone” comes fully loaded with an excess of genre-jumping quality tunes, seamlessly assembled and wholly impressive. The Like “Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking?” (Geffen, 3 stars) Besides this week’s best band name, the teenage Angelenos in the Like have a leg up on the world. Produced by former Prince associate Wendy Melvoin, the trio Tennessee Thomas, Charlotte Froom and Z Berg are all daughters of rock-vet dads. (Respectively, Pete, of Elvis Costello’s Attractions, and producers Mitchell Froom and Tony Berg.) Now you may be thinking what I’m thinking: the music business is the ultimate “it’s who you know” (or “who you’re related to”) racket. But it turns out that while the layered production on The Like’s debut is laid on a little thick, Thomas, Froom and Berg are adept at gauzy guitar-pop that can occasionally, as on “The One,” kick up a storm.
Fight the Flood Update Last week, we reported “Halo” developers Bungie Studios had started a fundraiser for the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. As of Sept. 13, Bungie Studios has raised $146,445 for the American Red Cross. Bungie has sold 9,763 T-shirts. The shirts are still for sale at www.bungiestore.com.
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Fall television offerings out of this world By Joshua Rouse A&E Editor
The tradition of courtroom dramas and dopey sitcoms on television has been replaced this year by aliens, ghosts, sea creatures and “others.” Welcome to the new season of fall television on the four major networks. Last year’s surprise success of the supernatural adventure-drama “Lost” has spawned an onslaught of new science-fiction and fantasy shows. According to the Nielson ratings, CBS has been the longrunning leader in ratings of the four major networks. Last year, their reign was shaken by the success of “Lost” and “Desperate Housewives.” Both won six Emmy’s and took the lead for their respective time slots on ABC. While the hit show “CSI:” is still the most watched show on television, it has taken a beating from these freshman dramas. This year CBS decided to join in the supernatural craze, releasing “Threshold.” “Threshold” sports an all-star cast with Carla Gugino (“Sin City”), Brent Spiner (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) and Charles S. Dutton (“I, Robot”). It picks up after an alien vessel is spotted outside of a military frigate in the Atlantic Ocean. A “Red Team” is sent in lead by a political advisor (Gugino) who created a protocol for an alien contact called “Threshold.” They soon discover the crew of the frigate has either been gruesomely killed or has disappeared. The team learns the object is “bioforming” human DNA to change humanity into the aliens. The series follows the Red Team as they trek across the country investigating sightings of the new species. “Threshold” airs on CBS at 8 p.m. At 7 p.m., CBS aired their other supernatural drama, “Ghost Whisperer.” It follows Jennifer Love Hewitt as a woman who can see ghosts stuck on Earth. She helps them resolve any loose ends so they can pass into the next life. On Mondays at 7 p.m., “something is lurking in the
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Invasion of the supernatural: Stuart Townsend, as Carl Kolchak in the ABC mystery drama ‘The Night Stalker’, leads a spook filled fall season with ABC’s ‘Invasion’ (middle left), ABC’s sophomore drama ‘Lost’ (middle right), CBS’ alien conspiracy ‘Threshold’ (bottom right) and NBC’s sea monster drama ‘Surface’ (bottom right).
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water.” And trust me, it is very, very big. “Surface” follows a marine biologist who sees part of a massive sea creature; a Cajun diver who saw a creature drag his brother down into the
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ocean; and a kid who is keeping a baby creature in his house. The full-grown adults have not been shown yet. But the infant and juvenile creatures make the extinct Megalodon look like a guppy. A mysterious government scientist is also on the trail of the creatures, trying to study them and figure where they are from. In the pilot episode, there are meteors shown crashing into the ocean. While the creators of the show refuse to say whether these creatures are some unknown animal from the depths or are aliens, the evidence points to the latter of the two theories. “Surface” airs Mondays on NBC. Wednesday nights on ABC mark the return of “Lost.” The season premier picked up where the season finale left off. The first two episodes are continuations of the events of that same day. The third episode explains more about “the others,” strange people living on the island with a past. Creator JJ Abrams has assured fans this season will be much bigger and deeper than the first season. Here’s to hoping “Lost” actually ties up the plot twists unlike “The X-Files.” “Lost” airs at 8 p.m. on ABC. Following immediately after “Lost,” ABC debuted “Invasion.” This “Body Snatchers” premise takes place in the Florida Everglades after a horrific hurricane. The damage looks so realistic and believable, ABC had to run a disclaimer on the pilot episode for victims of Katrina. A young girl sees hundreds of yellow lights falling down
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from the sky and landing in the water. That is when people start disappearing and reappearing naked in the middle of the ‘Glades. The brother-in-law of a park ranger is attacked and bitten on his leg in multiple spots. A skeleton is discovered in the park with something attached to it that is not human, or even of this world. And that is where the puzzle begins and the answers stop. “Invasion” is averaging 12 million viewers an episode, down from the 20 million who tune into “Lost” the hour before. “Invasion” may be one of those series that has a good premise but takes too long in revealing the answers. Thursday night, “Alias” returns followed by “The Night Stalker,” a modern update of the classic series “Kolchak: The Night Stalker.” “Kolchak” ran in 1977 but was taken off the air after 20 episodes because it was deemed “too scary” by the general public. The show
remains a classic and airs on the Sci-fi channel periodically. “The Night Stalker” follows a crime reporter, Carl Kolchak, as he investigates strange crimes and murders while also trying to piece together the events surrounding the murder of his wife. All the while, a FBI agent with a vendetta against Kolchak keeps trying to arrest him for murder. “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” was the inspiration for “The X-Files.” As a tribute, Frank Spotniz, producer of “The X-Files” decided to propose a remake of “Kolchak” to ABC. It was a tough sell but the series landed on the Thursday 8 p.m. time slot. It is still too early in the year to see if the shows will maintain their ratings. It appears as if the networks scheduled shows to guarantee they wouldn’t coincide with a ratings blockbuster from another network. So far, all the shows seem to be doing well.
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Coach Goodwin’s approach By Aaron Gilbee Sports Editor
Women’s golf coach Rick Goodwin worked 25 years as a professional golfer until he retired from the Lawton Country Club. Last year he met with Sam Carroll, the former athletics director for Cameron, and signed on as the head coach for the new women’s golf team. This weekend, he will face his first tournament as an Aggie coach. In preparation for the upcoming tournament, Goodwin has shared with his team techniques for the approach to the pin using a drawing posted on his office wall. The sketch is called a rule scholar. It resembles a fairway with numerous hazards and forces players to contemplate what
strategies they should use given a particular scenario. “Let’s say you’re on the fairway, and you’re looking to hit that green,” Goodwin said. “There is a certain strategy involved, in that you obviously have to get it over the water. There’s sand in three locations, and the left front of that green is the safest route.” How one chooses the approach is called course management, according to Goodwin. He explained the differences between the physical and mental dimensions of golf. “Striking the ball is one thing, and hitting the ball around the course to gain a score is another,” Goodwin said. “At the collegiate level of play, I am working with the athletes on how to play more mental golf than its physical part. They bring that part with them.” In advising players, he tells
them to “play smart.” It consists of gauging the course, gauging the situation, and avoiding the needless high-risk shots. According to Goodwin, a player needs to know where the hazards lie that would cost them the strokes, and avoid them. “You can recover from sand, but those things you can’t recover from are automatic,” he said. Next, a player must account for the parameters of the situation. “You can’t play away from everything all the time. Evaluate all the trouble and determine what I can do and what I can’t do,” he said. “Choose the approach on the idea of percentages based upon what you can do.” In addition, he said the best approach originates from a player’s known strengths. And finally, Goodwin teaches players to determine if the
approach desired is high risk or low risk and ask themselves if they have executed the shot before. “Hitting a shot you know how to hit will bring you better results,” he said. “If you’re having a good day and you’re confident, you can take that high-risk shot, but if you’re having bad luck, then the odds of you hitting that shot are not high.” And if a shot lands in a terrible spot, he encourages players to examine its merits and challenges since every shot has various angles. Goodwin usually offers a maxim or two in these situations. “Don’t take a minor setback and turn it into a major catastrophe,” he said, “and don’t hit the shot you want, hit the shot you have. It won’t allow one bad shot to lead into another.”
Tee-riffic lines to the target: (Left) Freshman Lauren Gonzalez begins her pre-swing routine during practice last Thursday. (Right) Her teammates freshman Renee Breeze and juniors Laura and Jennifer Madden also fine-tuned their shots. Goodwin had the team aim at a distant net.
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Chips ahoy: Coach Rick Goodwin demonstrates chipping. His team will face their first challenge this weekend.
Coach Hrnciar’s Golf Swing
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Balance Points
The Take Away The left arm should be thought of as an extension of the shaft that connects the golf club to the body, so it is important to establish a straight line from the ball to the left shoulder, with the arm and shaft. A rule of thumb is to have the hands hiding your left knee as address. The arms and shoulders start the swing to the back. As the club is drawn back, the point of the club should be vertical when the club is waist high. The left side moves back together so that the left shoulder turns under the chin, allowing the head to stay reasonably steady, to the point that the left arm stays as straight as possible.
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Good foot balance throughout the swing determines how solidly the ball is hit. Generally, the aim is 55 percent of the weight on the balls of the feet, 45 percent on the heels at address. At the top of the backswing, the load of the weight is on the right instep so that the head and left shoulder are slightly over the right foot or behind the ball. Starting in the downswing and throughout the follow through, there is an orderly transfer of weight to the left side without the head getting ahead of the ball until after contact. There is a push from the left instep starting the shift of weight to the right foot and back. The follow through ends with a large percentage of weight on the left foot. Avoid the tendency to rock upon the tips of the toes.
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The legs start the downswing, followed by the hips, shoulders and arms in rapid succession.
LSC Heartland Crossover Tournament Western New Mexico def. Cameron, 30-19, 30-16, 30-20 Cameron def. St. Edwards, 30-16, 26-30, 26-30, 30-20, 15-13 Cameron def. Incarnate Word, 30-24, 30-26, 23-30, 30-28 record (5-4) Cross Country East Central University Tiger Chase - 8k Matt Moreno, 29:50.3 Frank Fleming, 30:06.9 Jon McMasters, 32:47.5 Andrew Braiser, 40:25.3 Top 30 finishers, 2
All of this is performed while incorporating the balance point principles. The easiest way to develop the downswing is to start from a narrow stance and work out to what is normal.
Follow Through The club head has to approach the ball from a low trajectory, following a path down the line to the target and completing the hand action so that at each of the points, the club head is at hip height, the toe of the club is pointing straight up and, at impact, the head is square to the target. As the club swings forward, the head of the club is vertical at waist height, demonstrating a proper wrist motion during the swing.
Men’s Golf West Texas Invitational 1 Cameron University, 295-287 -- +14 Individual 1 2 13
Travis Lovens, 72-70 -- E Brian Adams, 72-71 -- +1 Owen Mahaffrey, 72-75 -- +5
Volleyball Statistical Highlights: Cameron ranks sixth in the conference in opponent hitting percentage, limiting foes to just a .160 conversion rate through 11 matches. The Aggies also rank sixth in the league in digs per game, collecting an average of 17.38. Middle blocker Alysha Pritt (5-11, Fr., Wichita Falls, Texas) ranks fifth among all conference players with 1.05 blocks per game. Setter Vicki Ibarra (5-8, Jr., San Antonio, Texas) ranks ninth in the league with 9.56 assists per game.
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XC: Two finish in top 30 Sports Information
ADA, Okla. - Marlow freshman Matt Moreno broke the 30-minute barrier, finishing in 22nd place individually to lead the Cameron men’s cross country team at the East Central University Tiger Chase. Fellow freshman Frank Fleming also finished among the top 30 individuals in the meet, which was the first of the season for Coach Matt Aguero’s Aggies, who are in their inaugural year of competition. “For being as young as we are, I thought we ran pretty well,” Aguero said. “It was the first time our guys have run a five-mile race and we ran on the most difficult course we’ll see all season, so I’m pleased with our effort and know that we’ll continue to improve.” Moreno paced the Aggies with a time of 29:50.3, finishing second among all freshmen participating in the race. Fleming, also a freshman from Marlow, followed in 26th place overall with a time of 30:06.9. “Frank really surprised me with his time,” Aguero said. “I thought Matt would be able to go under 30 minutes, too, so it was good to see both of them run so well.” Duncan freshman Jon McMasters added a time of 32:47.5 for the Aggies, while Walters freshman Andrew Braisier turned in a 40:25.3. Host East Central won the team title in the event with 23 total points. The Tigers placed six runners among the Top 11 finishers, including individual meet champion Josh Stewart, who toured the eight-kilometer course in a time of 26:16.5. Next up for the Aggies is a trip on Oct. 1 to Stillwater and the Oklahoma State University Cowboy Stampede.
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Tennis frenzy
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They’re proud, boastful and certain they will be one of the teams to beat this year. After dominating the Lone Star Conference last year with a 22-6 record, the women’s tennis team has recently started scrimmaging. In their first two meets with area universities, they held true to form beating Oklahoma Baptist University 9-0 and then, four days later, dominating the University of Central Oklahoma. The men’s tennis team has performed just as well, having returned from a 22-4 season last year. Aaron Gilbee Of all the programs at Cameron, Coach James Helvey’s squads have the Sports Editor most to boast about. Last year, the women owned a .786 winning percentage and the men .846. Compare that to Cameron’s other athletic institutions. Baseball comes in fourth with a .580 winning percentage, men’s basketball .556, women’s basketball .407 and softball .250. Volleyball had an amazing run last year, but they won only 63 percent of their games. Beyond the numbers the tennis teams are going to be facing their largest challenges of the semester as they play two major tournaments, one of which is local. Thursday through Saturday, the squads will compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships. From Oct. 6-8, they will battle in Wichita Falls at the Lone Star Conference Individual Tournaments.
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The women warmup prior to a game. Game: (Top) Marianne Reeves looks to return a serve during a scrimmage with UCO. Set: (Middle) Mehgan Goforth serves into a bright midday sun. Match: (Far Left) Sandra Leigh King awaits action as partner Reeves awaits service.
Fitness Center growing pains Jolene Price
Upcoming Games Men’s Tennis ITA Regional Tournament All day, Sept. 22-24 at Abilene LSC Individual Tournament All day, Oct. 6-8 at Wichita Falls ITA National Tournament All Day. Sept. 13-16 at Fort Myers, Flor. Women’s Tennis ITA Regional Tournament All day, Sept. 22-24 at Abilene LSC Individual Tournament All day, Oct. 6-8 at Wichita Falls ITA National Tournament All Day. October 13-16 at Fort Myers, Flor.
Women’s Golf Northeastern State Classic September 19-20 at Muskogee St. Edward’s Hilltopper Invitational October 3-4 at Bastrop, Texas Tarleton State Invitational October 10-11 at Granbury, Texas Oklahoma Intercollegiate Tournament October 24-25 at Lawton
Volleyball Texas Woman’s University September 22 at Denton Midwestern State University September 24 at Wichita Falls University of Central Oklahoma September 27 at Edmond Southwestern Oklahoma State Cross Country University Oklahoma State University October 1 at Weatherford Cowboy Jamboree October 1 at Stillwater, Okla. Texas A&M University-Commerce University of Arkansas Chile October 6 at Aggie Gym Pepper Invitational October 15 at Fayetteville, Ark. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Lone Star Conference October 8 at Aggie Gym Championship Lone Star Conference CrossOctober 22 at Weatherford, over II Okla. October 14-15 at Denton, Texas Midwestern State University Men’s Golf The Territory Classic October 20 at Aggie Gym September 18-19 at Duncan, Texas Woman’s University Okla. October 22 at Aggie Gym Drury Invitational University of Central OklaOctober 3-4 at Springfield, Mo. homa St. Mary’s Rattler Invitational October 25 at Aggie Gym October 10-11 at San Antonio Southwestern Oklahoma State Oklahoma Intercollegiate University October 24-25 at Lawton October 27 at Aggie Gym
and repaired. The gymnasium and racquetball courts were stripped, sanded and lacquered. I missed my Thursday-morning Vinson said the department workout. realizes the need to replace some “No problem,” I told myself. of the existing fitness equipment. “I’m a Cameron student. I can go Plans to evaluate the condition to the fitness center after I leave of the equipment and assess the work.” needs for replacing weight training Four o’clock rolls around and equipment are in the early stages. I’m pumped, looking forward to “Space is limited and we will a great workout. I arrive at the try to get a variety of equipment fitness center, change out of my so students can have a choice,” she office clothes, step on the treadmill said. and set the incline level to “We will survey the get my heart rate going. constituency at Cameron “Thirty minutes ought and see what we can to do it,” I said. accommodate,” she said. Okay, ready to lift free The survey will weights and work on the consist of questions Nautilus machines. While about frequency of use I crank out a few flies and the types of fitness and curls, I observe other equipment needed. It will machines and decide what be conducted through to do next. I really want to hardcopy questionnaires get on the lat machine, but and through blanket it appears that someone is electronic mail. In camped out on it. addition to the survey, I don’t give up that the department will easily. inspect the existing fitness “Surely they’ll be equipment. The older finished in 15 to 20 fitness equipment may not minutes.” be replaced simultaneously, What to do while but instead may be phased waiting for the lat machine? out. Hip abduction. I sit down Vinson also indicated and engage. that the athletic Clank, clank, clank. department is looking at On to the ab machine, adding aerobic programs Photos by Aaron Gilbee squeak, squeak, squeak, to the fitness venue. Opps, it snapped: The Fitness Center’s squeak. Vinson said that after the rowing machine is currently non-operational. “Something is sticking!” surveys and evaluations Exhaustive use and busy bodies have led to the Did I ever get an are conducted, a panel wearing down of fitness equipment. opportunity to use the lat will determine funding machine? Not on that day. weight training to be heard,” she considerations. I’m not the only person who has said. Vinson did not provide a time experienced a less-than-desirable The Cameron Fitness Center frame when the fitness equipment workout. Substandard and broken has been under the direction will be replaced or for the aerobic equipment are real hindrances to of Kim Vinson since May programs to be implemented. anyone who is trying to exercise 2005. According to Vinson, “We began making properly. improvements to the fitness improvements this summer “The fitness center is center are already under way. This and will continue to make approximately 15 years old,” Jessica summer, the pool was drained improvements,” she said.
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DeBlonk, fitness center manager, said. “We get complaints all the time. People want more treadmills and other equipment.” The equipment at the center is in constant use and has undergone a lot of wear and tear. According to DeBlonk, it will take assistance from everybody who uses the facility to get the message out, so worn-out, broken equipment can be replaced. “We need an organized voice. It will take more people interested in
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Campus Round-up ROTC sponsors blood drive Tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. the ROTC will sponsor a blood drive in Burch Hall, Rooms 106 and 107. Contact Major U.L. Armstrong at 581.2900 for more information.
Magic Lantern Society wants you The Magic Lantern Film Society is looking for new members. Those interested in film, classic or modern, may contact John Morris in Nance Boyer, Room 2027, or by email at johnmor@cameron.edu, or President Justin Rielly at jr107009@wolverine.cameron.edu.
Nominate your favorite educator Cameron University is looking for the very best teachers on campus. Each year the university solicits nominations for the Hackler Teaching Excellence Award to recognize outstanding professors and reward them with stipends and grants for professional development. Students are eligible to nominate deserving faculty. For more information, contact Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Lance Janda at 581.2626.
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Ebony Society prepares for annual fashion show On Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. in the Cameron University Theatre, the Ebony Society will host its annual fashion show. This year’s theme is “Stop the Violence, Spread the Love,” and all clothing provided for the show will be donated to the Red Cross to aid the Hurricane Katrina victims. Volunteers are needed to assist in all areas including modeling, backstage crew, sound tech and decorations. For more information call 355.2417.
HOMES continued from page 1 “Although we’re not yet a verified organization because we’re still in the planning stages, the response from on-campus organizations has been great and they seem really excited to help.” Bratton said her experience working with Habitat for Humanity has been very rewarding. “I love working with Habitat. You don’t just hand something over to somebody. They work for it alongside the volunteers, so they appreciate it more,” said Bratton. “Our newest project is with Cameron students over the fall break. I think it really makes a difference because there are many people in Lawton who need housing and Habitat helps a lot.” Several organizations have joined the bandwagon working in conjunction with Habitat. Among those are Students of the Caribbean Alliance (SOCA), Sigma Tau Gamma, Alpha Phi and Cameron Campus Ministry (CCM). CCM minister Patrick McPherson, a former Habitat for Humanity volunteer, now wants to get his organization involved. “We were prompted to get involved with Habitat after seeing the group in action. Habitat’s role is to help people get in a situation where they could get a hand up. I understand that at least every 26 minutes, Habitat for Humanity completes a home somewhere
in the world, which I think is remarkable,” said McPherson. “They work alongside the people who will be living in the homes and these people make a house payment at no interest, which makes it possible for them to inhabit the houses. “This is CCM’s first time working with Habitat for Humanity in Lawton. Our goal is to complete two homes starting fall break. Hopefully, fellow organizations will be willing to work on the weekends after the break to help complete the project.” McPherson says that the number of student volunteers now stands between 30 and 40 for the fall break alone. The work will be mainly light construction with an experienced foreman present at each site to instruct volunteers. “We’re really pushing the envelope, and I’m really excited about the different groups coming in to volunteer,” said Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Frank Oheltoint. “We’re particularly excited about Cameron and about the prospect that people will get the word out because Habitat in Lawton is still new and not many people know about it.” Anyone interested in working with Habitat for Humanity’s campus chapter is urged to call Patrick McPherson at 357.7226 or Kathleen Tink Glen at 581.2282. Project building starts on Oct. 20 to Oct. 22.
SOCARNIVAL Participants in the SOCArnival Pageant show off their colorful apparel. Students of the Caribbean Alliance hosted the pageant Sunday as part of Diversity Week activities. Top Photo: Keya Carter, Eisenhower High School; Abigail Lorizanida, Eisenhower Junior High School; and Amber Johnson, Eisenhower High School. Middle: Chyvonne and Shari Taylor, nursing sophomores. Bottom: Nam Do, accounting junior.