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Monday, November 10, 2014
Volume 91 Issue 8
CU celebrates India Night An Aggie Tradition Vicky Smith Copy Editor
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The culture and heritage of India bloomed once again at Cameron University during India Night at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the McCasland Ballroom. Attendees listened to keynote speaker Dr. S. Narasinga Roa, watched Indian dances and dined on authentic food of India. Dean Emeritus of Jackson College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Central Oklahoma, Roa began the night with the speech “Contributions of Indians and Indian Americans to Globalization and Nuances
of Globalization.” Roa said his emphasis on globalization is “how to connect India universities with the universities here [in America] so that the students from India can come experience some time and get their degree from here.” He said IndoAmericans are successful in today’s society through academics, politics, popular entertainment and sports. “[Indo-American] Bobby Jindal,” he said, “…is the governor of the state of Louisiana.” Roa also explained the
valuable contributions that Indians gave to the world historically. “Albert Einstein,” Roa said, “said ‘We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.’” After the speech, attendees feasted on Indian fare provided by Ajanta Cuisine of India, a restaurant and catering service in Oklahoma City. Amy Smith, a senior business major who coordinated the event with
the help of faculty and local residents, said food is important to every culture. “No matter where you’re from,” she said, “family meals – everything usually centers around food, and it’s no different in the Indian culture.” Smith said the food compliments this year’s theme of India Night, Diwali, which is India’s biggest holiday. “It’s kinda like their Christmas,” she said, “so there’s a lot of lights and decorations that are involved with that, and the food they
Ethical Aggies go for the gold
The Cameron Forensics team of Nicholas Pasternak, Danny McQuarters and Jonathon Good received first place. Cameron Forensics’ Savannah Price, Steven Haber and Amber Smith received second place, while Olivia Polynice, Samai “Rose” Bataa and Michelle Polynice of the Wonder Women received third place. Place holders received trophies and gift certificates, ranging from $100 to $500, to Sound minds: The Wonder Women pose with their Follett Books. McQuarters, a junior trophy after the Ethics Bowl on Oct. 31. This year was double-major in political science the second time Cameron hosted the competition. and public relations, said it was Welcoming all students fun to voice his opinion about Vicky Smith of all majors, the Ethics Bowl the various cases. Copy Editor featured 24 Lawton community “In debate,” he said, “it’s @pinkwritinglady leaders who served as judges usually really argumentative, Cameron students discussed of the eight teams. The judges and I noticed in these rounds issues relevant to today’s society graded the teams on their it’s very different. We got to at the second annual Ethics analyses of the ethics of six actually agree with the other Bowl from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 31 different cases provided by the side that we were competing in Cynthia S. Ross Hall National Ethics Association. with. That was good to actually Photo by Jacob Jardel
communicate about a specific issue rather than just debate.” Dr. Sylvia Burgess, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, said the Ethics Bowl teaches students to think critically. “Their goal is to outline the ethical issues and talk about the pros and cons and talk about the ethical background,” Burgess said, “and they can point out famous philosophers and their perspectives…They can point out the authority that is out there.” Burgess said the bowl also teaches students to be openminded. “One of the most important things a student can learn is that there’s always at least two sides to every issue,” she said. Although the Ethics Bowl is a competition, Burgess said it also serves to promote ethics to the community.
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bring in to help emphasize family and the togetherness and celebrating their culture…” Although it is celebratory, Smith said India Night is also a learning experience. “To celebrate Indian culture…it’s important,” Smith said, “especially with Cameron being such a diverse campus, to celebrate not only with students but the local community – bring everyone in so they can kinda experience and learn about Indian culture.” Another spotlight of the night was the
Sainrithya Dance Academy of Oklahoma City who performed both classical and Indian folk dances. Barefoot, the dancers wore colorful, traditional dresses of India, accessorized with jewelry and paint. Sudipti Baral, a senior business major from Nepal, said India Night is a special event to her at Cameron. “…We [Nepalese] have similar cultures,” Baral said. “Having a time and place to celebrate here in America – it’s a big thing, coming here and enjoying the food…it reminds of home.” Photo by Jacob Jardel
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