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UP Next
Rebecca Hong
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@pinkwritinglady YouTube has chosen Cameron University senior Rebecca Hong to attend NextUp camp in New York from Nov. 14-18. YouTube sensation Hong, a communication major, is one of seventeen people in the nation selected to attend this all-expensive paid trip. In addition to learning how to create more effective videos and gain more subscribers, Hong will receive $2,500 to upgrade her production equipment. To apply for NextUp, creators must have between 10,000 and 100,000 subscribers,. According to YouTube.com, “NextUp has helped hundreds of creators. These graduates have gone on to become some of YouTube’s brightest stars, including Marcus Butler, MegwinTV, AsapSCIENCE [and] Laura Vitale.” Hong said she first heard about the contest via a notification from YouTube, and two weeks ago, she discovered that YouTube selected her to go to New York. “I just submitted, and I’m like, ‘It would be so rad if I got it,’” Hong said. “Once I found out, I looked at my calendar, and I figured out that I had all these presentations and homework and tests that week. “I had to meet with my professors to sort it all out, and I have that whole week excused now.” Hong said she has been posting videos off and on since 2009 when she discovered YouTube as a high school student. “The first video I watched was a room tour,” she said. “[It was from] JuicyStar007. She made a girly video, and I’m like, ‘I want to be like that,’ when I was young.” Hong said the videos she makes now are her original ideas, and she’s been posting them to her YouTube page, Rebecca Hong, relatively more consistently over the past year. “I’m subscribed to people on YouTube,” she said, “but I try not to watch their videos because I don’t want to steal their ideas… I used to straight-up copy them, when I was younger. “But now, I want to make videos that I want to make.” Hong said she enjoys cinematography, and her videos include a combination of look books, short films, vlogs and sit-down-and-talk sessions. She said the audience for her videos are primarily females and particularly younger girls. “I love where I just get to sit down and talk,” Hong said. “There’s one called ‘There’s Five Things I Wish You Knew,’ and I just shared five lessons that I learned up until then. “It made me really excited because I was like, ‘Yay! I get to share these things, and I hope they apply it in their life.’ … It’s fun because I love sharing wisdom.” Hong said she also enjoys voicing her perspective on faith with others. “Two years ago, I started being open about my faith and talking about it,” she said. “I want to encourage other believers.” Although she is featured in many videos, Hong said she
likes creating videos in which she is not the one filming herself. “I like when I’m shooting it because I get to be behind the camera,” she said. “I really do like being behind the camera more than being in front.” According to Hong, her YouTube channel did not receive an enormous number of views until she posted a video of her cutting her hair. The video, which is 150 seconds long, exploded her channel, and it now has over nine million views. Hong said she strives to not get caught up in the numbers – how much attention she is receiving from viewers – but she does value viewer feedback. “People say they look up to me as a role model – and that was one of my biggest wishes when I was little,” she said. “The fact that they look up to me to grow in their faith is the biggest thing. But, obviously I want to humble myself to the point that it doesn’t get in my head.” Hong said while in New York, she will be at the YouTube Space from 7 a.m.-9 p.m., and though she won’t have time to explore the city, she will have time to learn. “I’m really excited about the opportunity itself,” she said. “I’m going to go with an open heart to learn. I want to receive constructive criticism so I can grow.” For students who are interested in starting their own YouTube channels, Hong said to go for it, and though creativity can come from inspiration, it can also require discipline. “Just do it,” she said. “It takestime to learn these things. “Really, creativity is hard work. It’s not just, ‘I feel inspired. I’m going to do this,’ like you’re in this haze because the haze wears off, and it becomes hard work.”
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Speaking with passion: Speech and Debate wins awards Cheyenne Cole Staff Writer
Cameron University’s Speech and Debate Team competed in two tournaments during October. At both tournaments, Cameron students won many individual awards as well as contributed to overall team points for the team.
Derryberry Tournament At the Derryberry Tournament at Southwest Baptist University, Cameron Forensics finished fourth in debate sweepstakes, individual event sweepstakes and overall sweepstakes. The team competed against 19 schools from six states. This year marks senior journalism and media production major Savanna Sanders’ fourth season with the team. She is the vice president of the team and won first place in Dramatic Interpretation, sixth place in Poetry and third place in Persuasion at the Derryberry Tournament. Sanders said the best part of Speech and Debate is growing and bonding with other members of the team. “It’s a very different activity that only people who do it understand,” Sanders said. “I can explain all day long what we do, but until you do it, you don’t get how much work goes into it.” Sophomore Kristopher Mayfield won sixth place in Programmed Oral Interpretation, third place in Poetry, first place in Open Public Forum and third place in Bright Young Scholar. Instructor of Communication and Director of Forensics Sarah Collins said speech and debate prepares students for life after college by teaching them marketable and enhanced communication skills. “I’m very passionate about the tools and the skills that it gives students,” Collins said. “It gives them the ability to learn to advocate for issues that they care about. It really helps them refine and define their voice, which I think is very important.” Collins said she enjoys seeing the students work as a team. “For me the most rewarding part is when the students on the team go from being focused on their individual events and being successful individually to being team-minded and team-focused,” she said.
Carl Albert State Tournament Cameron’s Speech and Debate Team competed against 13 schools from four states at the two-tier Carl Albert State Tournament. Cameron placed third in debate sweepstakes on the first day and won second in overall sweepstakes on the second day.
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Succeeding in tournaments: In October, the Cameron University Speech and Debate Team competed in two tournaments, in which they received individual awards and contributed to team points. The students above (left to right) include Kris Mayfield, Rachael Row, Isabella Chandler, Sav Price, Dallas Strong and Teague Fox. Senior Sav Price was Tournament Champion in Impromptu, sixth place debater in International Public Debate Association, won fourth place in Programmed Oral Interpretation and second in Informative Speaking. Collins said she was pleased with the individual and team performances at the tournament. “Overall for Cameron to receive a sweepstakes awards with only 6 students competing was outstanding,” Collins said. “I am proud of their continued work.” On the second day of the tournament, Mayfield finished fifth in Programmed Oral Interpretation, fourth in After Dinner Speaking and was Tournament Champion in Poetry.
Freshman Teague Fox earned sixth place in Impromptu Speaking at the second day tournament. Collins said the Speech and Debate Team is an enhancement to the Communication Department because it is an educational opportunity for students. “While I enjoy when the team wins a lot,” Collins said, “for me, it’s when they get it or when they find something that they’re super passionate about, and they learn to advocate for that. The goal is always education.” For more information about the Speech and Debate Team, email Collins at scollins@cameron.edu or call 580-581-2555.
Upcoming contest opportunities in English Vicky Smith
Managing Editor @pinkwritinglady
Students who generate creative writing or art can submit their work to three contests, which include The Gold Mine, The John G. Morris Poetry Prize and the Leigh Holmes Creative Nonfiction Contest. Professor of English Dr. John Morris said the purpose of the contests is to recognize and reward outstanding student work.
According to Morris, The Gold Mine is an annual creative writing magazine that is edited by students and supported by funds from the SAFAC Committee. The Gold Mine publishes the award winners, in addition to other student works. Morris, who teaches courses in poetry writing, said he created the John G. Morris Poetry Prize for several reasons. “CU did not have a poetry contest,” he said. “I wanted to honor
my late mother, who was my first inspiration to write, and I wanted to recognize and award the sort of good student poetry I see in my classes with regularity.” Morris said his colleague, the late Dr. Leigh Holmes, created the Leigh Holmes Creative Nonfiction Contest. “He had earlier created the department’s course in nonfiction prose,” Morris said. “[He] created the nonfiction prose contest to recognize excellent student work in that genre.” Morris said the contests are good
opportunities for students to receive recognition and money for their work, as well as see the value of the revisions they do as part of their efforts in the workshop classes. “Recognition is probably more important than the money,” he said, “and it can motivate writers to continue their work.” Morris said each year, he looks forward to the awards banquet in April. “Like all of my colleagues, I became a teacher because I want
students to succeed and enjoy the fruits of their labors,” Morris said, “and that evening every year is a chance to recognize those students who have succeeded.” The deadline to submit to The Gold Mine is Nov. 30, the John. G. Morris Poetry Prize deadline is Feb. 4, 2017, and the deadline for the Leigh Holmes Creative Nonfiction Contest is Dec. 2. For more information, stop by Nance Boyer 2014, or call (580) 5812272.
ROTC competes at Ranger Challenge Jonathan Vann Staff Writer
From Oct. 21-23, 11 of the Cameron ROTC program’s cadets participated in the Ranger Challenge at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. The Ranger Challenge is a rigorous nine event, two-day competition that challenges cadets not only in their mental and physical endurance, but also their leadership abilities. The first day of the competition consisted of three events, which include a timed 6.2-mile ruck march with a 45-pound ruck sack, the negotiation of an obstacle course and the
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assembly and disassembly of various weapons, including the M-16 rifle. At the Engagement Skills Trainer range, the cadets had to get into various firing positions and attempt to hit multiple targets on an enlarged computer screen. The second day consisted of six lanes. There was a lane that included the application of proper communication etiquette. There was tactical combat casualty care (TCCC), where soldiers had to apply proper medical procedures to wounded soldiers. Other lanes included identifying proper hand grenades, a leader’s reaction course of countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which consisted of getting equipment from one point to another, and finally, a one rope bridge, which required the cadets to tie off a static rope from one side of a creek to another, and then rappel cross the creek with their 45-pound ruck sacks. Andres Berber, an MS IV cadet who participated in Ranger Challenge competitions in previous years, said the team may have rucked up to seven miles on day two, with their farthest station being a little over two miles and their shortest being a little over one mile. Berber also said this Ranger Challenge was the second toughest he has been a part of. “It was not the easiest; it was not the hardest,” Berber said, “but it was a good training experience for the MS II and MS III [cadets].” Brandon Crisp, an MS II cadet, agreed that the training experience was beneficial, and it
provided him with various skills that would be useful in the future when he commissions. “This was a good team building experience,” Crisp said, “and you really get to learn how to work as a team and learn different skills that can be used in the future.” To prepare for the competition, the cadets went through a rigorous two-month training regimen and selection process. Physical Training started at 5:30 a.m. on Monday through Friday, and the cadets participated in various activities, such as sprints, muscular endurance and 4-6 ruck marches. The morning physical sessions also included hands-on training for the one-rope bridge, TCCC, counter IEDs and hand grenades. There were 15-20 cadets who underwent assessment and evaluation during the two-month long training process, and the top 11 participated in Ranger Challenge. Before they left for Ft. Robinson on Oct. 21, some of the selected cadets were quite enthused and confident that they would succeed in the competition. “I can see us doing pretty well,” said Pete Ellis, an MS II cadet. “We have been putting the work in and working hard, so I can see us doing pretty well.” After the totaling of points, Cameron University placed fourth out of ten total teams that included representatives from other prestigious schools, such as Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State University and University of Arkansas. CU placed first in the 6.2-mile ruck march and TCCC event. This year’s placement in the challenge is consistent with the performances of the past. Cameron University came in third in the Ranger Challenge last year.
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Student Life
Ole Kim Part II:
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Mascot in life, friend in spirit Stacie Larsen Staff Writer
There is an adage that “Actions speak louder than words.” For Ole Kim, this statement couldn’t be more true. Cameron Senior Director of Public Affairs Keith Mitchell said Ole Kim’s function is to promote school spirit, and to lead by example through his actions, behavior and good humor. He said that’s one of the reasons why they brought Ole Kim back in 2004. “I was a student at Cameron in 1988-89,” Mitchell said. “If you look at when I was a student here and into the 90’s up to around [the year] 2000, there was not a lot of school spirit. We did have sports. We did have activities, but you didn’t see students wearing Cameron apparel. “To see Ole Kim at an event, and to see students wearing Cameron apparel or things with Ole Kim on it now, I know that Ole Kim has served his function—to help bring back spirit to the university.” Mitchell said the main reason behind changing Ole Kim’s appearance in 2004 involved a legal aspect. He had previously looked too much like Oklahoma State’s mascot, “Pistol Pete.” “They were also an agricultural high school,” Mitchell said, “and we had shared the same board of regents. “So, making him more than just a cowboy—making him a soldier, making him a prospector, making him a student, not only does it give him a well-rounded life and a well-rounded history, it also provides several distinctions to other university mascots.” Coach Ryan Flood, the Cameron Spirit Team head coach and the strength and conditioning coach, said they are trying to continue the awareness of Ole Kim. Prior to last year, there had been one other iteration of Ole Kim since 2004. This version, the seventh installation, came along in 2015. “Last year, we had major changes with his look and personality on campus,” he said. Ole Kim received a superior mascot award at the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association College
Spirit Camp at Texas State University in San Marcos this past summer. Flood said Ole Kim is more than just his outside appearance. “If you look at his background and his story,” Flood said, “it says that he goes to every class, helps coach every team, and graduates with every student—that’s what it is. “He tries to help the student experience at Cameron continue to be the same. The spirit of Ole Kim is alive and strong. He is now what a college mascot should be.” Spirit Team member Sydney Evans said Ole Kim is always up for a good time and goes to all of the Spirit Team events. “He’s like a friend,” Evans said. “He has a secret handshake. He takes pictures with all of us. He likes to pick on us. He takes his pick axe, and literally picks on us. He pokes us and gives us high-fives. “Not a lot of people get the opportunity to get as close to him as the Spirit Team, considering he is part of the spirit team. It’s pretty cool. It’s like we know him on another level.” Cody Gardner, a former Cameron student and current Advisement Specialist at Cameron, said she met Ole Kim during freshman orientation in August 2008. She said she saw him around campus and at games, where he would often sit by her. “I’m Ole Kim’s best friend,” Gardner said, “and he is my best friend. He brings a positive and lively attitude to where he is and to the students around him. “I remember when I finally got to graduate—there was Ole Kim right beside me just like they said he would be. It was a monumental moment.” Gardner said as a Cameron employee she has helped host Aggie Escape, a freshman orientation camp, many times with Ole Kim by her side. She also said she has noticed a change in Ole Kim over the past two years. “He has had a little more pep in his step,” Gardner said, “He’s been more energetic, and physically he’s sleeker. He did some working out or something—he looks nice.
“I will always see him as Ole Kim: the guy who hugged me every time or gave me highfives.” Mitchell said Ole Kim has a Facebook page and actively posts about upcoming events such as games, theater performances and student activities.
“He’s showing [students] there’s more to this university than just going to classes, taking tests, doing homework and then going home to watch TV. We want our students to have a wonderful quality of life while they’re here. That will help them become more successful.”
Photos by Stacie Larsen
Cameron Pride: Ole Kim is often seen interacting with students around campus. He makes new friends every day and leaves a lasting impression. (Top) Ole Kim congratulates a 2v2 basketball team for a well-earned point. (Bottom left) Cody Gardner and Ole Kim have been best friends since they met in 2008. (Bottom right) Ole Kim got his sleek new look by working out at the Rec Center with students.
IM volleyball group stages continue Cristina Sorriano Garcia Staff Writer
At 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, intramural (IM) volleyball continued with group stages at the Aggie Rec Center. Co-rec and women’s teams faced off in group play to determine which teams would go on to their individual league knockout stages. Team Mojo opened up play, breezing through their competitors Omega Zeta Theta with a 2-0 straight-set win in the women’s league. Next up, the Average Joes took on the Old Kim Backers in the corec league. Average Joes made light work of Old Kim Backers, also winning in straight sets, 2-0. Photo by Cristina Sorriano Garcia The women’s league is made up At the net: IM volleyball leagues saw teams fight for positions in the knockout round. Defending of three teams limiting them to less champions Try Again Tomorrow, led by captain Matheus Falceta, finished group play Nov. 9. playing time, while the co-rec league
is comprised of seven teams, getting more playing time as well as more games before the knock-out rounds. On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the men’s and co-rec leagues resumed play. At the top of the men’s league is defending champions Try Again Tomorrow. Their captain and senior Matheus Falceta said he is excited for the rest IM volleyball. “This year, I am partaking in two different leagues because I get a chance to play more with the increase in the number of teams and the level of competition,” he said. Tournament-winning teams from each league will receive “Intramural Champions” T-shirts and a picture to commemorate their victory. The next game in IM volleyball will see teams Fear The Phi and Omega Zeta Theta battle it out in the women’s league at 4:50 p.m. Nov. 13.
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Divided We Stand beyond me to consider a person embroiled in so Voices Editor much controversy, a man @JJardel_Writing with such a long rap sheet Satirist Stephen Colbert in the court of public summed up the most recent opinion, can serve as the political season perfectly Commander in Chief of our during the conclusion of his nation. live coverage of the 2016 I have spoken my outrage Presidential Election. at his comments regarding “This has been an being able to grab women absolutely exhausting, by their genitalia because bruising election for of his wealth and fame. It everyone,” he said. still angers me to this day Exhausting. Bruising. that he has the audacity to Two verbs that have believe an assertion such as connotations of despair and this one, much less belive borderline violence. it to be true. It doesn’t Sounds like the election help that these comments the Founding Fathers arise with accusations of wanted, right? sexual assault and reports of This political cycle entering dressing rooms at culminated in a heated pageants he sponsors. competition between And this deplorable air of Democratic candidate entitlement and disrespect Hillary Clinton and to women only scratches the Republican Donald Trump. surface of why I do not like Even more heated, though, Trump’s practices. were arguments, debates During this election and general interactions season alone, he has called among their supporters. veterans with PTSD weak, Even with the election insulted a reporter with wrapped up, the flames have a mental disability and yet to extinguish. conflated his business The business mogul and successes with the Vice Presidential running sacrifices of men and mate Mike Pence won the women in our military. election with 277 electoral He downplayed the votes compared to Clinton’s severity of being a 218, despite the former prisoner of war. He Secretary of State’s win in the popular vote. This news comes to the chagrin of some, to the mirth of others. Either way, one thing is for certain: Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. Personally, this statement is not within my belief system. Frankly, I find it
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selected a running mate who has actively made life more difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and other non-heteronormative individuals in his state. In short, he did everything in a way that stands against everything I and many others believe. But others felt no such worry about our new President-elect. They have an opinion and, more importantly, the right to voice that opinion, whether through voice or through vote. I will defend their right to do so because so many people fought and died for the ability to vote. I will still be civil. But that doesn’t mean that I agree with what they say, and I will remind them of that fact. It doesn’t make me comfortable, because agreement with Trump’s
mindsets and rhetoric makes me take pause as to what a person’s belief sets are and, more importantly, if they could infringe on things I stand for and hold dear. Above all else, it doesn’t mean that I’m not afraid, because, to some extent, I am scared. Now, I recognize that this reaction may teeter in the realm of irrationality to some. I further recognize that there are many extant policies in favor of the tenets I hold close. Regardless, I cannot seem to shake the worry I have regarding the state of politics today. The unfortunate fact of the matter is that I am not the only person who fears for the future of our country, and those who voted for Trump are not the only people who are. Colbert mentioned this conception in his live show. “By every metric,” he said, “we are more divided than ever as a nation.” According to Pew Research data, more than 40 percent of Democrats and Republicans said the other party’s policies are misguided enough that it threatens the state of the US. Furthermore, 55 percent of Democrats said the Republican Party makes them afraid. Nearly half of Republicans say the same about the Democratic Party. In short, each side of the commonly perceived political binary is afraid of the other. It leads many to wondering how things became so contentious, so toxic, that our discourse cannot seem to go on
without antagonization. Colbert proposed one theory as to the origin of this division – especially this year. “We drank to much of the poison,” he said. “We take a little bit of it so you can hate the other side. It tastes kind of good, and you like how it feels. There’s a gentle high to the condemnation.” Indeed, the concoction of vitriol, trepidation and misinformation overload had an adverse effect on how we interact with each other, or at least how we did during this election. Colbert recalled his childhood, citing the Watergate scandal with President Richard Nixon as the moment where trust lines started to fray – especially in the shadow nebulous the Vietnam War. But he added that he and his family avoided political talk, sticking with safer subjects. “Politics used to be something we talked about every four years,” he said, “And that’s good that we didn’t think about it too much because it left room in our lives for other things and for other people.” Other people. According to author John Green, it’s the meaning of life. Indeed, we do not live in a vacuum, and the importance of other people in our lives goes without stating. But when supporters of one candidate begin to act in xenophobic, homophobic or Islamaphobic ways now that their candidate won, it only fuels the fear many associate with this presidency. There have already been reported incidences of Islamic women forced out of their hijab. Other women of various backgrounds have experienced threats and actions that fall in line with
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Trump’s statements about genitalia grabbing. Many individuals have noticed the previously covert racism they perceived in the past have turned into overt acts of prejudice against them. Suddenly the fear has a veneer of reality, a victory celebration turned into a bacchanalia of lewdness. Then people point out the injustices that occur. And others will come to the defense of the perpetrator. And the toxic loop continues. Suddenly, it turns morality political – something Colbert thought eschews concepts the Founding Fathers hoped to avoid. “I think the people who designed our democracy didn’t want us in it all the time,” Colbert said. “Informed? Yes. Politicking all the time? I don’t think so. “They designed an election that was meant to confuse us and bore us a little bit,” he said. “But now politics is everywhere, and that takes up precious brain space we could be using to remember all the things we actually have in common.” In the face of fear, though, it’s hard to see what we have in common. But, at the end of the election, we all have one thing in common: We are tired of this election. Maybe that fact is the common ground that could start to unite us. At least Colbert thinks so. “Whether your side won or lost, we don’t have to do this s*** for a while,” he said. “You can keep your American flag up, but you can take off your American flag hat. You can put away your ‘I Voted’ stickers get back to your life. “Above all, we, as a nation, agree that we should never, ever have another election like this one.”
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A Marvel Cinematic retrospective Phase Two Solo Movies (2013-2014)
The first movie of Phase Two, “Iron Man 3,” focused mostly on Tony Stark’s reactions to the Battle of New York and addressed PTSD and anxiety. While it was a good movie important for story and character development, it did not propel the overarching plot with new details. Meanwhile, “Thor: The Dark World” introduced the lynchpin of the MCU: the Infinity Stones. This second film of the Captain America franchise revived Barnes – this time as the Winter Soldier, a super-powered assassin from villainous group Hydra set to eradicate Cap and crew. With the help of Sam Wilson’s Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Romanoff, the crew eventually confronts the Winter Soldier, who has flashes of remembering his past before escaping. At the end of the movie, with S.H.I.E.L.D. in disarray, Romanoff and Fury look to pick up the pieces while Rogers and Wilson set out to find Barnes.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) The second ensemble-style movie group of the MCU, this James Gunn movie focuses on some of the lesser known heroes forming a misfit group set out to save the world. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Tribune News Service Batista, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel, the Expanding the universe: Actor Benedict Cumberbatch channels his power as the eponymous “Doctor Strange,” the Guardians work together to keep a potential newest of Marvel’s cinematic lineup. The Disney-owned company has connected the 14 movies together into one cohesive story. Infinity Stone away from the main villain Ronan (Lee Pace). mid- and post-credits scenes, some of which (Chris Hemsworth) to the eventual lineup Jacob Jardel On top of this, however, it furthers the plot added an extra bit of humor or insight, with after he seeks out the whereabouts of his Voices Editor surrounding the stones and introduces one of others revealing future plot plans. In the case fabled hammer Mjolnir. It also features the @JJardel_Writing the greater villains in the series: Thanos (Josh of “Iron Man,” it was the latter, with Samuel debuts of Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the villain The release of the movie “Doctor Strange” L. Jackson’s Nick Fury informing Stark of the of the first Avengers movie, and the Tesseract, Brolin). While not explicitly shown in other films up to now, the eternal superhuman will on Nov. 4 marks the 14th feature film release new “Avenger Initiative,” setting up the plot the key plot point of the collaborative movie. play a major role in later movies. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). for the next few movies. There was also an uncredited Hawkeye Since 2008’s release of “Iron Man,” the (Jeremy Renner) cameo. Avengers: Age of Ultron film industry, movie buffs and superhero fans Iron Man 2 (2010) Captain America’s eponymous film showed (2015) alike have noticed the boom in revenue and While 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” was audiences some of the origins of S.H.I.E.L.D., output of features focusing on Marvel comics’ a part of the MCU, the shift in actors from This second of the Joss Whedon-directed the organization behind the Avengers, cavalcade of heroes and villains. ensemble movies brought together the heroes Edward Norton to Mark Ruffalo convoluted alongside the origin of Steve Rogers (Chris Before then, however, few superhero who would eventually come together in the it a bit, with the only scene of note being a Evans) as Cap. It also featured Bucky Barnes movies had lasting impacts in audience’s next Captain America movie. Scarlet Witch cameo from Downey regarding a “team” he is (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley minds. (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) putting together. Atwell), both of whom would feature heavily The MCU is more than just a collection join the crew throughout their missions. Thus, the sequel to “Iron Man” was the in the future of the MCU. of features from the same comic source – it However, the movie also sows the seeds next major landmark of the series, regardless is a collection of films that follow a cohesive The Avengers (2012) of discontent within the Avengers that will of opinion on the film. It introduced the storyline that permeates into and throughout canon incarnation of Lieutenant Colonel set up the next Captain America movie. The These movies all culminated in this final what will eventually be 25 movies spanning a James Rhodes (later known as Iron Patriot, movie of the MCU’s Phase One, arguably one group’s disconnect over how to approach the dozen years. damage caused in their fighting will later arise of the series’ best. In the main plotline, the played by Don Cheadle) and Agent Natasha There is a lot to take in given this much in future installments. Tesseract activates and opens a wormhole, Romanoff (Black Widow, played by Scarlett data. So here is a very brief general recap of allowing Loki to reach Earth. He then takes Johansson) to the series. Captain America: Civil War what went on in the movies released so far. possession of the cube and enslaves the main In the after-credits scene, the appearance Spoilers to some of the movies are included. (2016) scientist working on the Tesseract and a few of a mysterious hammer alluded to another agents, including Hawkeye. potential Avenger to debut in the next year. Phase Three started with a bang with this Iron Man (2008) Romanoff recruits Dr. Bruce Banner (the Story-wise, it served little purpose other blockbuster effort, following up with the The film that kicked it all off, Downey Hulk, played by Ruffalo), Agent Phil Coulson inclusion of Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) after his than elaborating more on the origins of embodied the persona of Stark well enough (Clark Gregg) recruits Stark, and Fury solo movie that closed out Phase Two. The the organization behind the Avengers. But that it landed him the permanent role of the approaches Rogers as part of the Avengers discord within the team led to a fracturing, its character introductions did make it an genius billionaire playboy philanthropist. It Initiative. The group works together to with the heroes taking sides with either Iron important part of the MCU. did so with an engaging story, lots of action capture Loki and the Tesseract before Thor or Cap. Thor and Captain America: frees his adoptive brother, attempting in vain Man and dialogue that kept audiences intrigued. The Winter Soldier makes another The First Avenger (2011) to convince Loki to abandon the plan. The It eventually spawned two more sequels, appearance in this movie in what plans to the merits of which vary depending on the group disagrees how to approach the problem, be his redemption arc. Other new players in Both movies proved to be very vital to the viewer. But what it did more than anything the Avengers game include Black Panther MCU plot points, though both are essentially coming up with a solution just in time to was set up the paradigm of Marvel superhero origin stories for vital characters. However, in knock sense into Hawkeye and fight off Loki (Chadwick Boseman) and Spider-Man (Tom films from there on, using comedy, drama and the grand scheme of the overarching story, the and the incoming waves of aliens. There is a Holland). However, the end of the movie left lot more to it, but that is the basic gist that audiences wondering if the superhero troupe action to varying extents. two have different impacts. For “Thor,” it introduces the Norse God sets up what is to come. had fractured beyond repair. It also introduced a trend of adding in
Looking behind the wall: ‘Christians of Palestine’ Zayna Haliburton
According to Davis, many people tend to think the problem “It’s about settlements,” Davis said. “It’s about Israel taking between Palestine and Israel involves religious conflict. as much land as they can possibly take because there are many Staff Writer However, she said she hopes her documentary shows the more illegal settlements right now on Palestinian territory.” Senior journalism and media production major Mary Davis political side of the turmoil. Davis said the hardest part about putting together this is currently working on her first documentary, “Christians of documentary is focusing on what she determined were the key Palestine: Life Behind the Wall.” points. Davis said her passion for photography inspired her to Looking back, she wished she would have obtained more make a documentary. footage and interviews to emphasize these important topics. She said many people have told her she has a talent for “Watching over the footage and the interviews, I found that showing emotion through her pictures. She took this praise there was a connection between the different interviews and and contemplated how else she could convey it. the key points that everybody kind of pointed out,” Davis said. “I thought, ‘Well I can do this in imagery,’” Davis said. “I “Now I kind of know the direction that I’m going with this wonder if I can convey that same emotion the way I do in my film.” photography in my video production. I thought that would be Professor of Communication Dr. Matt Jenkins has been interesting to take on.” working alongside Davis, assisting her with any concerns in Davis chose to do a documentary over this subject because the editing process and lending advice when necessary. she is a Christian Palestinian. He said he will offer suggestions on how to tell the story She said she did not learn many details about her culture as clearer and make a bigger impact on viewers. she was growing up. However, he emphasized this documentary process is not “I became interested in the [culture] when I started my about him. college education and when I got in contact with some of my “One thing I try to avoid doing is telling the student to do it mother’s family,” Davis said. the way I want it done,” Jenkins said. “It is their documentary.” She learned her great grandfather was a former mayor of He added that Davis is doing well so far, and he has not had Bethlehem, which made her more interested in the subject. to give her a lot of advice. In her research, Davis said she noticed a media tendency to Davis said she hopes to have her documentary completed have a pro-Israel bias. by the end of the semester. She said she hopes this documentary will show the many She also mentioned she learned many things in this facets of the nation of Palestine. experience and would like to continue making documentaries “There are Palestinian Christians who are suffering there,” in the future. Davis said, “people like you and me who share the same values “I really enjoy meeting with people,” she said. “I feel like as we do, as many Americans do who follow the religion of with documentary filming you’re actually learning [about] Graphic by Cheyenne Cole Christianity.” yourself.”
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Aggies fall at Midwestern State CU Sports Information
The Cameron University volleyball team fell in straight sets to their Red River rival Midwestern State on Tuesday night, 25-17, 2516, 25-12. The Aggies, who are now 3-25 overall and 1-19 in Lone Star Conference play, hit just .056, compared to MSU’s .279 attack percentage. Cameron tallied five total blocks, while the Mustangs recorded four of their own. CU stuck with MSU through most of set one, until a five-point run gave Midwestern State the edge through the first frame. The Mustangs jumped out to an early lead in set two, and kept that throughout to secure the set win. In the third and final set, the teams were even until MSU scored eight straight points to pull away and take the match in three sets. Jenna Gillean led Cameron on Photo by Krista Pylant the attack where she had nine kills At the net: Sophomore Jenna Gillean sends the ball over the net for the point. Gillean led the and 10 digs, while Brittany Lawson Aggies with nine kills in loss to MSU in their second-to-last match of the year.
had six kills and 13 digs. Shelby Pohlmeyer recorded her first career double-double with 21 assists and 13 digs, and Katrina Campbell added 11 digs of her own. Additionally, Sabra Washington recorded a solo block and two block assists, while Pohlmeyer and Hailee Faustner added two block assists each. Midwestern State, led by Sarah Garfield with 13 kills, are now 1219 overall and 6-13 in league play. Kristan Aduddell had 46 assists, and Khailia Griffin had 21 digs. Meghan Bettis added an 11 kill, 10 dig double-double to the Mustangs’ cause. Cameron will conclude their regular season with a trip to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.
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Villanova Wildcats on quest to repeat as champs Tribune News Service
The last time we saw two college basketball teams compete, it was one of the most epic championship games ever played. The last time a player took a shot that counted, it was the ball slipping off Kris Jenkins’ fingertips in Houston to deliver a 3-pointer that beat the buzzer and North Carolina and brought Villanova its first NCAA title since 1985. It will be hard to follow up on that send-off to the 2015-16 season, but 2016-17 has some intrigue. From Villanova’s quest to repeat to Duke’s expectations to another strong young class at Kentucky, drama should be plentiful. Here are some storylines to follow as the season tips off Friday.
make the NCAA tournament. Washington’s Markelle Fultz, a 6-foot-4 guard, is expected to sizzle even if the Huskies might not. He’s not alone as a freshman standout. Duke forwards Harry Giles (knee surgery) and Jayson Tatum (foot) are coming off injuries but expected to make an impact, along with point guard Frank Jackson, for the top-ranked Blue Devils. No. 2 Kentucky, as usual, has reloaded with four top-15 recruits in point guard De’Aaron Fox, big men Bam Adebayo and Wenyen Gabriel and shooting guard Malik Monk. Kansas forward Josh Jackson and Michigan State forward Miles Bridges also should be immediate difference makers.
Youth movement
Repeat performance?
Last season was the time to appreciate the elder statesmen of college basketball. It’s almost a rarity now, but seniors ruled most arenas. It’s back to the new norm. Freshmen are the kings of the court again. Several of the teams projected to contend for the NCAA championship feature freshmen who probably won’t be around for more than one season. The player drawing the earliest NBA draft buzz for next season is on a team that might not even
Villanova isn’t a college basketball blue blood, but the Wildcats have the ingredients to become a rare back-to-back champion. Three starters return from the title team as well as three key reserves. Sophomore point guard Jalen Brunson of Stevenson needs to continue to progress now that he must replace veteran leader Ryan Arcidiacano full time. On paper, there are better teams than Villanova. But we said that
for much of last season, too, before realizing the Wildcats’ potential.
No names to household names Every year there’s a Doug McDermott type who emerges into stardom from the shadows of midmajor life. Valparaiso’s Alec Peters, a 6-9 forward, was tempted by the NBA draft but decided to return for a final season under new coach Matt Lottich. He averaged 18.4 points and 8.5 rebounds last season, and his presence as one of the nation’s best big men makes the Crusaders a favorite to win the Horizon League. At Wichita State, Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet are gone. Next man up? Meet Markis McDuffie. The 6-8 sophomore forward averaged 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game as a freshman. He’ll be asked to do much more.
Delivery date?
Kentucky is ever-present in the national title hunt, reaching the Final Four in four of the last six seasons, but the Wildcats won it all only in 2012 during that span. They will go back to their old formula of freshman phenoms after having some relative experience last season, when Indiana toppled them in the second round. With so much talent – the incoming recruiting class was ranked No. 1 nationally – it’s championship or bust, as always, for John ASU would continue their errors. Calipari’s team. Krista Pylant The Aggies grabbed an offensive attack in the third set Copy Editor early lead in the second set, to capture the match 25-11. @KristaPylant8 Cameron recorded 23 kills, persevering through six TexAnn ties until TSU broke less than half of ASU’s 58. away on a 9-1 run, conceding Aggie volleyball dropped Mallory Blauser notched 16 one attack error to hold an kills to lead the Rambelles. a pair of weekend road 18-10 advantage. Cameron Sophomore Jenna Gillean games against in-conference led CU with 12 kills. Brittany would come as close as four opponents as they headed points, but Tartleton held on Lawson contributed a teaminto the final stretch of the for the 25-20 win. high 10 digs, and Shelby season. Leading 21-15 in the Mench paced the team with 18 Angelo State third set, TSU chained four assists. straight points for the 25-15 Cameron fell in straight Tartleton State set and match victory. sets to No. 10 Angelo State The TexAnns outmatched The Aggies lost their next (25-15, 25-18, 25-11) on the Aggies at the net with 47 Nov. 4 in San Angelo, Texas. match in straight sets (25kills, nine blocks and seven 11, 25-20, 25-15), falling to The Rambelles began aces. Cameron recorded 29 Tarleton State on Nov. 5 in the match with an 8-1 run, kills, two blocks and one ace. Stephenville, Texas. conceding their lone point Gillean led the Ags with TSU began the match with on a service error. ASU 11 kills. Shelby Pohlmeyer posted a .459 hitting clip in a a 6-0 start, climbing away from the Black and Gold early added 18 assists to lead 25-15 opening set win. the team, while Katrina on. Another late run of seven Angelo took that Campbell finished with a helped the TexAnns reach set momentum into the second team-high 14 digs. point. Cameron fended off a frame, powering 22 kills Hailey Roberts led the set loss for two plays, notching over Cameron. The Aggies TexAnns with 18 kills. points off a kill and TSU saw two early one-point TSU advanced to 22-5 error. leads twice. But the overall, 14-4 in the Lone Star An Abby Mackey kill Rambelles pulled ahead of Conference. clinched the set 25-11 for the a 4-4 tiewith three straight Cameron dropped to 3-24 TexAnns, with Cameron’ s kills and an ace to inch away and eventually take the 25- offense posting seven kills and (1-17) heading into the final game of the season. countering them with seven 18 victory.
CU woes continue in weekend road sweep
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Villanova raises trophy high: In the upcoming 201617 season, the Wildcats hope to raise the NCAA Division 1 trophy to follow last year’s unbelievable run. With three starters returning for Villanova, chances are looking better for a repeat performance. The Wildcats opened their season against Lafayette University on Friday, Nov. 11.