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reading and help students reach their reading goals. Senior English major and Secretary of Cameron’s Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society Kimberly Frey said the day of service at Cameron plays an important role in the community. “In our busy schedules as students, it is easy for us to get so caught up in our
around at the need in our community and take the time to do something about it.” During their time of service, many students expressed the impact that the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service has had on them. English Education senior and President of Cameron’s Sigma Tau Delta chapter, Brooke Purkey said King has inspired her to help people in career as an educator. “I’m becoming an educator because I love to help people, “I want to become a support system for my future students,” she said. “Part of being that support system entails that I will encourage my future students to leave the world a better place than when they entered it,” “Being an English teacher, I have the potential to spark a change through literature with almost every lesson I teach-though it may be small and just in my class of twenty students, all great things have a beginning. Martin Luther King Jr. is proof that all it takes is one voice to get the attention of many,” “I hope to help students embrace their beliefs and find their own voice in the fight for a better future. Martin Luther King Jr. is a great inspiration in that fight.” Frey said tha King was a doer and a dreamer. “Martin Luther King Jr. was a doer, as well as a dreamer,” she said. “These two qualities are so rarely found in a single person, so he serves as a reminder of the possibilities that comes with embracing dreams and doing something about them.”
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as a reminder of King’s Photos and legacy, life, graphics by tribulations Madison and devotion Lyda to service. While the students may have the day off from classes and other university activities, many students from organizations all over campus come together for a day of service and celebration in honor of the life and work of King. Cameron Cross Country, Track, Sports and Exercise Science Club, Sigma Tau Delta, Black Student Association, Omega Zeta Theta Sorority and International Club were in attendance and made up over eighty Cameron volunteers. Cameron students partnered with other members of the Lawton community such as Girl Scouts and the Lawton High School Key Madison Lyda Club. Managing Editor This year, students chose @maddilinee three different locations in the Lawton community to lend a Every year on Jan. 20, helping hand at. Edison Elementary, Cameron University closes Washington Elementary and its doors in order to honor Lawton High School. American activist and leader Volunteers performed tasks of the Civil Rights movement such as cleaning, painting, Martin Luther King Jr. organizing and repairing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday, serves various areas of the school
grounds. Washington Elementary volunteers painted paw prints on the sidewalks in honor of their mascot, added math facts to the stairs to help students study and painted the auditorium. In every corner of every room, handfuls of students worked together in pursuit of a common goal: to serve the
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“Martin Luther King Jr. was a doer, as well as a dreamer. These two qualities are so rarely found in a single person, so he serves as a reminder of the possibilities that comes with embracing dreams and doing something about them.”
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community. Edison Elementary volunteers organized and labeled each classroom’s library in order to encourage
hectic lives that we forget our responsibilities to our community,” she said. “MLK Day of Service is a perfect opportunity to look up and
What’s Inside Review: Disney’s Frozen II
Super Smash Bros. Tryouts
Kobe Bryant Memorial
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Aggie Arts Preview
A look toward the future
Robinson & Whang Cello and Piano Concert 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6, University Theatre
7:30 p.m., Feb. 20, University Theatre
Band Festival
Feb. 20-21, Music Building
CU and Community Band Concert 3 p.m., Feb. 23, University Theatre
Cameron Civic Symphony
Music
7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, McCutcheon Recital Hall
Soiree XI
7:30 p.m., Feb. 27, McCutcheon Recital Hall
Cameron Faculty Recital
7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, McCutcheon Recital Hall
Cameron Choir Concert
7:30 p.m., Feb. 29, Trinity Baptist Church
State Solo and Ensemble Competition March 7, Music Building
Jazz Festival
7:30 p.m., March 10, University Theatre
“Much Ado About Nothing” – Performance 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13-15, Studio Theatre
“Much Ado About Nothing” – Performance
Theatre
CU Band & 77th Army Band Concert
2 p.m., Feb. 16, Studio Theatre
Disney’s “Freaky Friday: The Musical” – Auditions 7 p.m., Feb. 16-17, University Theatre
Disney’s “Freaky Friday: The Musical” – Performance 7:30 p.m., April 16-18, University Theatre
Disney’s “Freaky Friday: The Musical” – Performance 2 p.m., April 19, University Theatre
1st Annual Student Art Show Grand Opening Featuring Guest Speaker Jack Bryan 6 – 8 p.m, Feb. 28, Art Teaching Gallery
1st Annual Student Art Show
Feb. 28 – March 28, Art Teaching Gallery
Senior Art Showcase
April 4, Leslie Powell Gallery
Magic Lantern Film Society Presents: “Before Sunrise” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7, CETES Conference Center
Movie Night: “Caliche Run” with director Morgan Howard 7 p.m., Feb. 11, Vaska Theater
Magic Lantern Film Society Presents: “Do the Right Thing” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 21, CETES Conference Center
“Salt of the Earth” Cold War Era Labor Politics, with Dr. Scott Baugh 7 p.m., Feb. 27, CETES Conference Center
Film
Movie Night: “Hometown Hussle” with director Morgan Thompson 7 p.m., March 3, Vaska Theater
Magic Lantern Film Society Presents: “Gates of Heaven” 7:30 p.m., March 6, CETES Conference Center
Movie Night: Student Produced Films 7 p.m., April 14, Vaska Theater
John G. Morris Poetry Contest Submissions Due Feb. 7
Leigh Holmes Creative Nonfiction Contest
Literature
Art
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Submissions Due Feb. 7
Visiting Writer Series: Jenny Cropp
7 p.m., Feb. 14, CETES – B
The Rose Journal: Creative Writing and Art Submissions Due Feb. 21
Fostering Peace Through the Arts with Naomi Shihab Nye 7 p.m., March 3, TBD
Third Saturday Poetry Reading Featuring David Bublitz
6:30 p.m., March 21, Unitarian Universalist Church
“Combat Pay” Book Release Reading Featuring David Bublitz 7 p.m., April 10, CETES Conference Room B
Senior Creative Writing Showcase 3:30 p.m. April 22 CETES Conference Room B
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A sequel with a purpose Lea Killian A&E Editor @talkinglea
On Nov. 22, 2013, “Frozen” released in theaters. Written and directed by Jennifer Lee, with Chris Buck codirecting, the film follows the story of two sisters, Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel), after their parents perish in a shipwreck. When Elsa is born, her parents discover she has the magical ability to create and control ice and snow – an ability Elsa’s parents decide to keep secret, closing the castle gates of Arendelle and ultimately isolating their children. When Elsa becomes queen after the death of her parents, she accidentally reveals her powers to the world – and to Anna. In an effort to live a life in which she no longer has to hide who she is, she abandons the kingdom and flees. The film resolves itself with Anna and her friends, Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Sven (also Jonathan Groff) and Olaf (Josh God) searching for Elsa and attempting to repair the damage that was done. “Frozen” was an enormous box office success as the highest grossing animated film at the time. The film won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Let It Go” and two Grammy Awards for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Song Written for Visual Media. In 2014, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that Disney had no interest in forcing a sequel to “Frozen,” as doing so would risk creating something that wouldn’t live up to the first film. Only a month later, Disney gave Lee and Buck permission to explore the world of “Frozen.” They wanted to create something from scratch that didn’t falter in the way that so many sequels do. Over the last six years, Lee and Buck developed a brand new storyline separate from the first film. They kept all the original characters, focusing on opportunities for character development. By taking this approach and striving for something completely original, the creators of “Frozen” did something that is nearly unheard of: Creating a sequel that surpasses the original. “Frozen II” released in theaters Nov. 22, 2019. The story takes place three years after the first film. Audiences meet Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf back
in Arendelle with the castle gates wide open and the sisters finally getting to be a part of their kingdom. While Anna is thrilled with her new life, something still plagues Elsa even though the kingdom now knows and accepts her powers: She hears a voice calling to her. This conflict reveals itself in the film’s two opening songs, “Some Things Never Change” and “Into the Unknown.” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez wrote all the songs in the film, and Christophe Beck composed. This team of artists remained the same from the first film, more than likely feeling they had a title to defend since “Let It Go” from the first film was such an enormous hit. The entire cast performs the first song, “Some Things Never Change,” and the lyrics serve as an upbeat, familiar sound in a brand new film: “Yes, some things never change / Like the feel of your hand in mine / Some things stay the same / Like how we get along just fine / Like an old stone wall that will never fall / Some things are always true / Some things never change / Like how I’m holding on tight to you.” Elsa begins to express her doubts in the following song, “Into the Unknown,” in which she sings directly to the voice she hears (played by AURORA): “What do you want? / ‘Cause you’ve been keeping me awake / Are you here to distract me so I make a big mistake? / Or are you someone out there who’s a little bit like me / Who knows deep down I’m not where I’m meant to be?” Elsa responds to the voice and accidentally awakens the spirit of the forest when it attacks their kingdom. This revelation serves as the first plot point of the film, as this is when Elsa realizes she must journey into the forest to find the voice that is calling her. She hopes that in doing so, she will save Arendelle and find the answers she needs. Anna insists that she, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf must accompany her. Additionally, there are two subplots that balance the more serious elements of the film with a bit of humor: Kristoff continually tries to propose to Anna, as they have been dating since the ending of the first film, but fails in quite spectacular ways over and over again. This creates a bit of tension between him and Anna, which leads him into one of the best songs of the film, “Lost in the Woods,” in which the entire visual aesthetic of the film briefly
changes to mimic a 1980’s music video. The scene might be a little over the top to some, but it was nice to see Kristoff come out of his shell a little bit. Secondly, Olaf becomes a bit too aware of his own mortality, often saying things that only an adult viewer would understand. This theme appears several times throughout the film, even presenting itself in Olaf’s song, “When I Am Older,” in which Olaf sings about how everything will make sense when he is older. This, obviously, is a naive, hilarious concept to adult viewers who know just how false that statement is. The film also plays with symbolism involving Elsa’s hair, a common tool in film and literature often used to represent self-reflective journeys. When we first meet Elsa, her hair is tied back into a tight bun that is meant to symbolize how strictly she must live her life in order to keep her powers a secret. During “Let It Go” in the first film, Elsa takes down the tied knot and forms her hair into a braid that cascades down her back, representing the freedom she finds in refusing to conceal herself or her powers. In the second film, as Elsa begins to unravel the mystery surrounding the voice she hears, her hair changes yet again. This is a beautiful element of the film that should not go unnoticed as Anna and Elsa’s story comes to a close in a profound and truly unexpected way. Much like the first film, “Frozen II” tosses out the traditional Disney tropes and replaces them with empowering messages of self-discovery and perseverance. “Frozen II” perfectly represents a duality in animated films that is so often overlooked. Yes, these films have the innate ability to take complex issues and make them understandable for children. However, in doing so, these films create a much-needed space for adults to be open about the very same issues that plague them. We are much more like the children sitting next to us in the movie theater than we realize. We need movies that unabashedly celebrate the magic found in owning one’s individuality. We need movies with songs that remind us of our own strength and resilience. We need movies that bring us clarity about the complexities of our own world by telling us a story that is just beyond the realm of our imagination. “Frozen II” does all of this and so much more. I give the film 10/10.
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Q: What is your favorite student organization, and why? A: “I’m would say the Society for Creative Reenactment of the Medieval Ages (SCA); they help you achieve your goals and will teach you whatever skill you want to learn — and if somone needs a hand, they will lend that hand. SCA will teach you anything that you want to learn like blacksmithing, making armor, armored combat, archery, hand sewing, calligraphy and more.”
-Isaiah LEMaster Freshman Art major
A: “I think the best organization would be baseball because I have been on the baseball team for the last three years at Cameron, and I thoroughly enjoy it.”
-Mike Flohr
Senior Marketing major
A: “My favorite organization is Cameron Association of Interaction and Gaming (CAIG), because it is a group of people that have similar interests, get together and have great conversations- being able to sit and relax.”
- Levi Pohocsucut
Senior Psychology major A: “The best Cameron Student organization is Diversity Diplomats. The diplomats advocate for diversity and inclusion within the student body and in our community. Keeping up the streak of 5-star status, the diversity diplomats are involved in any and every student activity event on campus. We are a close-knit group and make it a point to spread awareness for what is right, while having fun along the way.”
-Caitlin Anders
Senior Journalism and Media Production major
Q: What student organization event from the past year was your favorite, and why? A: “I really enjoyed the block/welcome back party with all the athletes and organizations. I think it’s a great way to get a lot of people (outside of organizations and in organizations) to socialize and become more familiar with different things to do around campus. I think incorporating more block parties or student get togethers would be super beneficial as far as making all students feel welcomed and to see what is offered.”
-Katherine Manning
A: “My favorite event was when comedian Preacher Lawson came. He’s a very different type of comedian than most, his style is very catchy—very fun, very enjoyable and original.”
- Levi Pohocsucut
Senior Psychology major
Junior Sports and Exercise Science major
A: “The Grocery Bingo Fall 2019 was a great organization event! I went with other students, and we were into the game. I won two baskets but my friend won four — we considered it as a competition towards each other to get the most. It was a really great night to enjoy the connection with other people and win some items. Also, everybody was hyped and that’s the best part of Bingo Grocery.”
A: “I really enjoyed the student housing awards ceremony they had. The food was good. It was great to interact with the people. I always thought it was a great way to celbrate the end of the year and the friendships and accomplishments we made.”
-Taylor Vaughn Alumnus
-Jessica Hart
Junior Graphic Design major
Super smash tryouts
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Smashing the tryouts: Tryouts for the “Super Smash Bros” ultimate team took place at 2 p.m., Jan. 30, at in the esports arena. Players who tried out for the Pickaxes faced off against residing members in one-on-one fights.
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In loving memory
Kobe Bryant David Perkins Sports Editor
1978-2020
tore his achilles tendon and walked off the court, walked back to the other end of the court then made both of his free-throws before walking himself back to the locker room. It was a stark contrast to when Kevin Durant tore his achilles and flopped onto the court like a sack of potatoes. Over the years, he performed so well as number 8 that it was included with the retiring of his number 24 jersey in December 2017, a year after he played his last game. Bryant averaged 23.9 points per game while wearing the number 8 jersey and 26.3 points
The death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant sent shockwaves throughout the sports world Sunday afternoon. As the news began to spread it almost seemed like another celebrity hoax. a father. Many people wondered how Kobe Bryant could It is said that there is no time more important in a be dead. The news came out of nowhere and to person’s life as when they are raising a family. That many people, Kobe seemed invincible because of is what Kobe was doing Sunday, Jan. 26 when his his toughness on the court. He had an ability and helicopter fell out of control and plummeted into the drive to play through injury after injury. But not the mountainside in Calabasas, CA. He was taking on Sunday. On Sunday reality struck like a bolt of his daughter to her basketball game. He was being a lightning. Kobe Bryant is gone. good dad. A retrospective of Kobe Bryant’s Kobe’s life came to an abrupt and life is a daunting task because untimely end. It’s hard to imagine Bryant was one of the all-time greats what his family is going through. in the game of basketball. His impact His wife and three daughters are was so great that the Los Angeles now reeling from their loss. Lakers retired both of his numbers in Kobe Bryant seemed fearless 2017 after his retirement. Bryant was in life. He decided to pursue his a dreamer devoted to the sport. passion of basketball and make a He was the high school basketball name for himself, and he never let star who dominated his competition. fear stand in his way. So much so that he would leave his Just watch the famous gif that high school after graduation and take shows Kobe’s reaction to Matt off straight to the NBA. Barnes’ shoving a basketball in He was just a teenager when his face. The “no flinch” incident he donned the number 8 jersey. illustrates how he played. Kobe’s first shots in his first NBA “I’ve practiced and practiced so game were air balls that made the many times. There’s nothing truly to crowd wonder if he would be able to be afraid of,” Kobe said. perform under pressure at the NBA On the court, he was unflappable. level. His stutter-step beginning in He seemed to play without fear and the NBA was a jolt that drove him to remained cool under the extreme work. pressure that comes with competing With that shaky start, he began at the top of the heap. Off the court, his journey in the NBA where he he was engaged with the community set out to prove that he belonged. and had a desire to help. He played in Shaquille O’Neal’s Kobe wasn’t perfect. He made massive shadow. Through hard mistakes along the way. But as work, he proved his worth which a player and as a person, he was created a feud between him and Shaq always changing. driven entirely by the competitive Kobe was the father of four girls, nature engrained in both of their and all he wanted to do from this personalities. point on was provide everything for He was still a teenager when he them. Tragically, the decision to take first played side-by-side with the his daughter and her friends to a veteran NBA player Michael Jordan. game in the dense fog was fatal. He played against Jordan like he was He managed to accomplish a lot just another basketball player. If he in his short time, and he seemed to was outmatched by Jordan, which he be starting the next big chapter of was, you wouldn’t have known it by his life. his demeanor on the court. To most of the world, Kobe At times Kobe seemed Bryant was a giant in the big wide In the beginning: A young Kobe Bryant reaches for a lay up during his superhuman when compared to his world of sports. But to his family high school career playing for the Lower Merion High School Aces in PA. contemporaries. He refused to quit and friends, he was so much more. and played with a broken hand in And he seemed to have so much left 1999, a sprained ankle and sprained per game after switching to his old high school to give off the court. shoulder in 2000 as well as a number of dislocated number of 24. He once scored 81 points in a He is shaking hands with Pistol Pete now. fingers. game against the Toronto Raptors, putting his How do you say goodbye to someone who so During the 2011-2012 season, he played multiple scoring performance at number two behind Wilt many have watched on the court and welcomed into games with a torn ligament in his wrist receiving Chamberlain’s famous 100 point game. their homes through their t.v. sets? numb shots before every game. At one point in the Bryant retired from the sport in 2016. He was Your memory drops back to just a couple of years season scoring over 40 points per game for four beginning the next chapter of his life when he ago after his last game when he gave his final salute consecutive games with his injury. perished. He was in the midst of the most important over the p.a. to his L.A. crowd. “What can I say? In 2013 during a game against Golden State, he phase of his life; he was focused on the role of being Mamba out.”