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Campaign trail

Photo by Anna Politano

Jenny Jackson puts up a campaign sign in front of the Davis Student Union with the help of her parents, Tony and Debbie Jackson, and running mate Johanna Brenner. Campaigning for Student Government Association posi-tions began Wednesday. Candidates’ platforms are presented on page 2, Students may cast votes tomorrow at the Student Activities Building, or register their votes by logging onto CAMSIS.

While most students were enjoying spring break either relaxing or catching up on studies, Cameron University had a debate team compet-ing in the Phi Kappa Delta (PKD) National Debate Tournament and Convention at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., where CU students took top honors in more than one category.

Zach Fort and Sarah Collins, both communi-cations juniors, won fi rst place and the national championship in open parliamentary debate.

Fort and Collins successfully won seven de-bates before making the fi nal round, but the de-bates were not easy.

“Our hardest debate was over the topic of the Japanese Constitution against Northwest Naza-rene University,” Collins said. “We really didn’t know much about the resolution concerning the Japanese Constitution, but we pulled through.”

In the fi nals round, Fort and Collins won with a split vote of 2-1 against Boise State University.

“We knew a lot about the last topic,” Collins said. “We had researched and prepared a case dealing with Iran’s uranium weapons prior to the competition.”

Collins said they had prepared many cases in order to be ready for the competition.

Collins and Fort have been a team for three years and have debated together in parliamentary debate since they were freshman.

Parliamentary Debate consists of two teams. One represents the government and the other represents the opposition. Th e two teams fl ip at

the beginning to decide which team represents a side. Once sides have been determined the teams have fi fteen minutes to prepare for the debate and approximately 45 minutes to debate the reso-lution.

In addition to this top award in parliamentary debate, Cameron had winners in other catego-ries.

Fort won 1st place in the National Champion-ship in Dramatic Interpretation.

Bethany Beck, political science freshman, and Melinda Rust, speech/communication sopho-more, won 4th place in Novice Parliamentary Debate.

Besides those top awards, the team also re-ceived high honors.

Fort and Collins received the All-American award. Only nine students out of all Phi Kappa Delta student members were awarded this honor, which was based on their transcripts and resumes listing honors, awards, volunteer and service ex-periences, along with letters of references.

Phi Kappa Delta also recognizes individuals with Superior Gold and Excellent Silver Awards. Th e superior gold is given to the top 10 percent at the competition and the excellent silver is given to the next 30 percent.

Collins received superior gold in impromptu speaking; Fort was superior in prose and inter-pretation and poetry; Jonathon Hooks, speech/communication freshman, received excellent silver in interpretation and superior gold in prose interpretation; and Beck and Rust received excel-lent silver in novice parliamentary.

At the end of the competition, CU won 10th

place out of 72 universities in the overall sweep-stakes, 7th place in individual events sweepstakes and 7th place in debate sweepstakes.

Not every student can enter in this competi-tion.

Th e contestants in the competition have to

Fort, Collins win national championshipBy Dawn HoltStaff Writer

Courtesy Photo

With honors: Zack Fort and Sarah Collins show the awards they received at a recent debate tournament in St. Louis, Mo.

Please see DEBATE, page 7

Habitat for Humanity has been in Lawton since 1996 and providing homes for the needy ever since. Biology junior Kim Bratton is spear-heading the eff ort to gain more volunteers here at Cameron. Bratton has been involved with the volunteer program since she was a sophomore in high school and is looking forward to getting more CU students involved.

Bratton includes CU students of all ages in her recruiting eff ort. She looks forward to hav-ing everyone participate so Cameron can even-tually have it’s own collegiate chapter.

“Since Cameron is unconventional we want everyone involved,” she said. “What the colle-giate chapters do is fund raise so we can eventu-ally start our own builds,” Bratton said.

Bratton has helped on many builds and hopes to spread the word of Habitat for Hu-manity’s eff orts through fl yers and meetings.

“We’ve built four or fi ve houses since I’ve been on board; it’s a fun experience,” she said. “We have a meeting scheduled for April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Cameron Campus Ministry,” Brat-ton said.

Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer program

aimed at building homes for those in need. Tanna Vu, who is in charge of public relations for Habitat for Humanity, says that the program tries to do as many projects a year as possible.

“We’ve only been doing about one a year. But this year is a lit-tle unusual. We have a women’s build, collegiate challenge and a blitz build coming up shortly. We’ve built eight homes this year and we have room for more potential,” Vu said.

One of the problems the home building projects face is the lack of participation or vol-unteers. According Lawton’s of-fi ce manager Jewell Tieyah, the time spent on fi nishing homes can be a diff erence of a couple of months.

“It all depends on the volunteers; sometimes we get a truck load. With a good turn out it could take up to three to four months and we only work on Th ursday, Friday, and Saturdays,” Tieyah said.

According to Vu, Cameron students are not

Th e Area Health Education Center’s (AHEC) mission is to improve the quality of health care in Oklahoma’s rural and urban communities. Cameron University’s Southwest AHEC provides seminars and classes to educate the Lawton commu-nity and CU students who are interested in healthcare careers or further knowledge of health issues in a wide range of areas.

Kelley Hall, director of Southwest AHEC, applies this mission to the parenting classes that AHEC is currently pro-viding at CU.

“Knowledge is power and I would go to [the parenting classes] myself, even without having had children,” Hall said. “If we can help people learn

how to be parents, then we are equipping our community for what lies ahead.”

Held in South Shepler Room 402, the parenting class-es began March 21 and will continue each Monday from 7-9 p.m. through May 9.

Th e next session will be April 4 and the facilitator, Jan Wicker, will be instructing on discipline techniques and parenting the diffi cult child. Seating is limited, so it is rec-ommended that students call SWAHEC at 580.581.2284 to register beforehand. Fur-thermore, all participants are required to pay a $20 fee per class. Hall said that students taking courses or majoring in human ecology, education,

SWAHEC educates on variety of topics By Lauren SlateStaff Writer

Please see TOPICS,page 3

Group provides volunteer opportunitiesBy Sarah WarrenStaff Writer

Photo by Scott Pratt

Men on a mission: Volunteers work on a Habitat for Hu-manity project on “C” Avenue.

Please see PROJECTS, page 3

only eligible to participate in the collegiate chal-lenges, they have the opportunity to work on any Habitiat for Humanity project.

“We try to have a collegiate challenge once

CU grad student earns publication and award for a personal non-fi ction work.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 4

Writer surprised at Bari Koral’s new CD, “Confessions of an Indiegirl.”

PLEASE SEE PAGE 6

Aggie men and women take home victories in matches against Oklahoma Baptist University.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 8

As students prepare to vote in CU SGA elections, the can-didates off er their ideas.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 2

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Voices2 April 4, 2005

Staff Writers Laura Brady, Christina Frye, Jennifer Hardy, Dawn Holt, Kari Lewis, Justin Liszeski, Ian Mitchell, Petulah Olibert, Scott Pratt, Sonya Ray, Lauren Slate, Sarah Warren

About Us The offi cial student newspaper of Cameron University, The Cameron Collegian is available each Monday dur-ing the year. It is printed by the Times Record News in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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THE CAMERON UNIVERSITY

Aggies voteCandidates present platforms for upcoming election

Frank Myers - President

Krista Lemley- VP

Kara Morris- Treasurer Johanna Brenner- Treasurer

Marcos Rivera- VP

Jenny Jackson - President

As the time to vote for SGA offi cers draws near for the Cameron student body, Th e Colle-gian editorial board encourages students to be actively involved and cast their vote on April 5-6. Although Cameron elections may not be a priority for many students at this point in the semester, the selection of candidates will set the path for a good, dynamic 2005-2006 academic year.

As Cameron students, we must realize that we are a part of this institution. We can con-tribute with decisions and changes that will make this university a better place for future generations. One way or another, each of us will leave behind a legacy as we step off from this campus. Your college experience will not last forever; be a part of it while you are here. Analyze the brief platforms that are presented in our Voices Page and critically think about which leaders will bring constructive changes and solid leadership to Cameron.

As you refl ect on whom to support, think about specifi c reasons for selecting your candi-dates of choice.

Jenny Jackson has skillfully led our campus for an entire year; the Cameron Village apart-

I am running for SGA Treasurer. You may ask what does she know? Why is she qualifi ed? Why should I vote for her? I currently serve as SGA secretary, so I am familiar with the responsibilities and obligations of the SGA offi cers. I have successfully accomplished all of my responsibilities while serving as SGA secretary. By working with the current treasurer I fully understand the responsibilities required of this position, and will insure that SGA funds are dispersed appropriately and accurately. I have served as treasurer for other organizations and I currently serve on the Lectures and Concerts Committee, which disperses funds to groups seeking fi nancial support for activities. My ambition as treasurer is that students of Cameron University can com-municate their opinions through me and be heard! I believe Student Government is an outstanding organization, and I look forward to being an active part of the future of Camer-on as it grows and prospers. I am thankful for your support.

I, Jenny Jackson, am a self-motivated individual who cur-rently serves as your SGA President.

I have vast experience in campus social life events, am a member of Students In Free Enterprise, am actively in-volved with the Cameron Village apartments and served as SGA Treasurer in 2003-2004.

Th is prior service has shown me ways in which I can help to improve student life and increase the number and quality of activities on campus.

I currently represent the student body on advisory com-mittees for the President, faculty, alumni, and the commu-nity. I pledge to work just as hard for each and every student as I have in years past. I have and will continue to show, my commitment to fellow students, not only in this offi ce, but also in my everyday activities.

I feel honored to request your vote in the upcoming elec-tions. Vote for your future!

I consider school spirit an issue of great importance. I plan on working with several if not all, the organizations on campus to encourage incoming freshman, as well as current students, to support campus events. I hope to help advance the emerging sense of school spirit that has developed in the past three years.

I would also like to further educate our senators and representatives in their abilities to participate in the legis-lative process.

I plan on dedicating the fi rst few meetings to educat-ing our members using mock bills. A better-educated legislative body will lead to more thoroughly researched legislation, which generates a more effi cient and produc-tive Student Government.

We, our student body, want and need to do great things on this campus, and I will do everything possible to see that these wants and needs are met.

School spirit that connects every activity and student is vital to the betterment of Cameron University. In the coming year, if elected treasurer, it is my desire to create a sense of community among all students at Cameron. Cameron University’s “Aggie Family” will be the support structure for our university. How would one become a part of this family? Get involved. Next year SGA will help advertise our over 60 organizations. As individual interests are pursued in these campus organizations, their representation will culminate as the membership of Sena-tors and Representatives of SGA.

I would like to help create a great sense of pride by having the “Aggie Family” host a pep rally welcoming freshman to our campus, a pep rally hosted by these or-ganizations and SGA. Th is pep rally, the Aggie Roundup, will be a perfect opportunity to fi nd what organization that would interest them.

School spirit and traditions are essential components of Cameron University. By encouraging clubs and organiza-tions to work together to build pride and spirit on campus, traditions like Ole Kim will be strengthened. Th ese issues are very important to me, and if elected vice-president, I would aspire to bring together all of Cameron University’s over 60 clubs and organizations into a melting pot of new ideas and interests. With everybody collaborating together, events such as pep rallies and Homecoming can encompass students campus-wide.

Every student on campus has ideas and interests and through SGA they can be heard and acted upon. By encour-aging students to communicate with their club representatives and school senators, changes can be made for the betterment of Cameron University. If elected, I hope to bring a sense of spirit and pride to the students of Cameron and see organiza-tions work together to accomplish goals.

During my freshman year, Cameron University was show-ing signs of its rapidly changing image. Pride must be developed within the community before spreading nationwide and many students have developed a sense of pride for Cameron. I want to promote this pride within the Lawton/Fort Sill community. I will strive to improve Cameron’s relationship between the students, faculty, and administration as well as its cosmetic ap-pearance and enrollment process. Promoting school pride for our athletes, all organizations, and your campus life experience is my top priority! I am running for Vice President because there are many issues I would like to address within SGA for the students. My most recent legislation proposed online enrollment and the selling of Cameron merchandise within the community. With the merchandise being sold, my intent for profi ts is to generate funds for a CU football team. Vote for me as I strive to further perfect this campus into what it will be with your support!

Jackson’s term appreciated; Myers offers fresh ideas ments, for example, are a result of her dreams and vision for this campus. Her leadership has provided a solid foundation on which to build.

Frank Myers has been a faithful supporter of Cameron. His leader-ship with PAC and his embodiment of Ole Kim have contributed much to an increased Aggie spirit.

At Th e Collegian, we have decided to support Frank Myers. While both candidates are committed, talented, and responsible, Myers has proven his ability to lead, and we believe he will energize the student body. His promise to provide some training to those who serve with him should produce a more ef-fective and effi cient SGA.

Regardless of your opin-ion, exercise your Aggie spirit and vote on Tuesday or Wednes-day!

—Th e Editorial Board

Graphic by Leah Hicks

KRT Campus

Quote of the Week

“A man is praised according to his wisdom, but

men with warped minds are despised.”

Proverbs 12:8

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News 3April 4, 2005

Welcome to the 21st century. Launched during 2004’s holiday season, DualDisc has come out to

rock your senses — of sight and sound, that is.This new technology combines music CDs with DVDs by placing

one on either side of the already familiar 1.48 mm disc. The CD side features a full album while the DVD side also fea-

tures a full album but in enhanced sound, such as Surround Sound and/or DVD-Audio or LPCM stereo, and includes many special fea-tures such as interviews, music videos, concert footage, photo galler-ies, lyrics and web links.

The discs are designed to play in regular CD and DVD players, but the audio side of this disc does not conform to CD specifications, therefore not all DVD and CD players will play that side.

According to the DualDisc Web site, studies conducted last year revealed that consumers were overwhelmingly positive about the product. The results showed that about 90 percent would recommend DualDisc to a friend and 82 percent were satisfied or extremely satisfied with this product.

The Dual-Disc is being marketed by Goodman Media In-ternational and has been embraced by several large corporations such as 5.1 Entertain-ment, Silver-line Records, Sony BMG Entertain-ment, Uni-versal Music Group and Warner Music Group. The music giants have commit-ted to releas-ing both old and new music on this new medium.

According to press releases on the DualDisc Web site, there have been nearly 100 titles released on DualDisc to date.

Among the first to be released were Simple Plan’s newest album “Still Not Getting Any...,” featuring 20 minutes of exclusive behind the scenes “making of the album” footage; Nine Inch Nails’ “The Downward Spiral,” featuring exclusive photos and videos in surround sound and a complete discography; and Blondie’s “The Curse of Blondie,” featuring stunning 5.1 surround sound and music video of club hit “Good Boys.”

Many DualDisc titles can currently be pre-ordered from Sony’s online music store, www.sonymusicstore.com, at a reduced price of $13.98 plus shipping and handling.

More information about DualDisc can be obtained from their of-ficial Web site, www.dualdisc.com.

By Ian MitchellStaff Writer

home economics or criminal jus-tice might be especially interested in taking the interactive classes.

“Classes are part lecture but they engage participants to make it a meaningful experience for every-one,” Hall said.

In addition to parenting classes, SWAHEC is currently providing training for bioterrorism readi-ness. Bioterrorism education is held in South Shepler Room 407 every Monday from 4- 6 p.m. Th e courses began in January and will continue until May 2.

According to Hall, if partici-pants attend 12 to 14 classes and pass a test at the end of the pro-gram, they will be registered as bioterrorism scholars by the State Health Department.

“In the event of a disaster the Health Department has the ability to know who is available to con-tact,” she said.

SWAHEC has provided Cam-eron with many classes in health education with the hope of in-creasing the number of healthcare professionals and educated citizens in the community. Also, SWA-HEC hosted “A Day in the Life

TOPICSContinued from page 1

of a Nurse” at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, and sponsored Health Care Fairs in CU’s Science Complex.

Upcoming events include a free conference in forensic interview-ing, a week long program on bio-terrorism and a one-day tabletop exercise for disaster preparedness. Th e forensic interviewing confer-ence will be held in Room 111 of Cameron’s Student Union and Room 402 of South Shepler April 18 through April 29. Th e deadline to register is April 15. Th e other events are planned for the summer months. Th ere will be a need for student volunteers to fi ll packets and help with registration for those conferences.

Interested students should contact SWAHEC by calling 580.581.2284 or by e-mail at ahec@cameron.edu. Information on new AHEC events is posted throughout CU’s campus.

Hall said that everyone is wel-come to participate in the health-care activities and she has enjoyed every minute of them since she became the director last June.

“We feel that it is a very impor-tant service to be provided at CU and we feel blessed to do it,” she said.

DualDiscs pairsight with sound

Photo by Lauren Slate

Joining forces: New inductees are welcomed into Cameron’s chapter of Delta Mu Delta at a ceremony on March 29 in the Shepler Mezzanine. The business honor society was founded as a national organization in 1913 and was established at CU in 2001. The speakers for the evening were John Courington, chair of the CU School of Business, and Lawton Mayor John Purcell, Jr.

a year, usually during spring break,” Vu said. “We are interested in getting Cameron to help with all of our builds, and to get the young people and high

schools involved. It’s great for the community,” Vu said.

For anyone interested in joining the collegiate chapter or interested in volunteering, please contact the Habitat for Humanity’s offi ce at 250.1700 or at-tend the meeting on April 14 at 7 p.m. at Cameron Campus Ministries.

PROJECTSContinued from page 1

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News4 April 4, 2005

Photo by Angela Gradoz

Program embraces writing as path to knowledge and career successBy Lisa SniderNews Editor

“You’re going to hate me.”When a professor begins a new

semester with those words, stu-dents have a good idea of what’s coming – lots of writing.

Writing assignments are be-coming commonplace across the disciplines, not just in English classes. Writing Across the Cur-riculum programs (WAC) have been in place at universities across the country since the late 1970s.

Cameron’s English WAC facil-itator, Assistant Professor Vivian Th omlinson, explained that writ-ing — whether in a journal or for a major research paper — helps students learn, and reading those assignments helps instructors evaluate the students’ learning.

“Students will get a bellyache and a headache — initially,” Th omlinson said. “Th e truth is that all research indicates that short-term memorization of facts — cramming — is dumped. But to actually write about and ex-plain a topic in depth, you’ve got it forever.”

Cameron’s WAC program began in 1988 following the approval of a federal Title III Strengthening Grant. Th e pro-posal included the Writing across the Curriculum program and

provided monetary incentives to faculty members for including writing in their classes.

Cameron’s technology depart-ment was the fi rst to “get on the WAC wagon,” according to Th omlinson. Th ough CU’s tech-nology students were receiving job off ers because of their expertise in technology, they lacked the communication skills necessary for success.

Faculty from the English and technology de-partments worked closely together over the next few semesters to incorporate writing devel-opment into the technology curriculum.

“My whole teaching style has changed since 1990,” Associate Professor of technology Tom Russell said. “I better understand students’ needs. I’m able to make better as-signments, to grade better and to allow students to learn better.”

Th e grant terminated in 1992,

which put an end to the fi nancial incentives. Class sizes have surged in proportion to growing enroll-ment. Th omlinson feels that these factors contribute to the reluctance of some faculty

members to use writing in their

classes. She said that while many express faith in the principles of WAC, they are concerned about having to grade so many papers.

Assigning papers — and even grading them — need not be an overwhelming experience said Th omlinson. Asking students

to summarize a chapter or give a 100- to 200-word synopsis of an event can illustrate whether stu-dents “got it,” she said. “Anybody has the time to read that.”

She further explained that the main goals might be that the pa-per makes sense and that the stu-dent stays on topic, not necessar-ily that the grammar is perfect.

She used the analogy of a CAT scan or an MRI.

“If nothing’s there, then it shows,” she said.

“A lot of students think they can bluff . If faculty are not con-scientious in mak-ing the assign-

ments, in reading assign-

ments and in responding to those assignments, students will come up with the idea that they can just write something.”

Th omlinson has many ideas about how to make WAC work in a variety of situations and encour-ages colleagues to contact her for more information.

Writing can aid students in studying and learning. Th e act of

writing helps the student orga-nize what they know and helps clarify what they need to know.

Students facing the some-times-uncomfortable task of a formal writing assignment may seek help at the Center for Writ-ers on the second fl oor of Nance Boyer. Th ey should realize, too, that the writing isn’t over once they’ve graduated.

Th omlinson said that of big businesses interviewed, the num-ber one skill they look for in a prospective employee is “clear written and oral communication skills.”

“Every student should keep a portfolio of writing examples to possibly submit with their resume, especially for upper man-agement positions,” Th omlinson said. “Th e portfolio conveys con-fi dence and initiative and shows that he or she values writing skills.”

Russell feels that the most signifi cant thing to come from the WAC program is the idea of writ-ing as part of a process.

“One of the most important things said throughout develop-ment of the program was that learning is a process and writing is a part of that process, no mat-ter what the discipline,” he said.

Some simply dream of greatness. Others actively pursue it. And that is just what 26-year-old Cam-eron University graduate student Kimberly Stormer has done.

Kimberly recently won two essay contests and ac-complished one of her short-term goals — becoming a published writer.

Only last year, she won the Lee Holmes essay competition, a campus-wide contest for writing creative non-fi ction. With her success, she was en-couraged to submit her essay to the English honor society literary journal contest. With her winning essay, she again snagged the top spot and was given the Elizabeth Holtz Award for creative non-fi ction. But the best part for Kimberly was that her essay was published.

“I was surprised to learn that I won the Elizabeth Holtz Award. I was hardly expecting it. Th ey had assured me that there were many entries this year compared to previous years,” Stormer said. “Th e fact that my essay came out on top was quite an achieve-ment. When I entered my essay into the contest, I didn’t even consider winning. I was just hoping to get published in the honor society’s literary journal called “Th e Rectangle.” Instead, I won the award for best overall creative non-fi ction prose.”

Success has far-reaching implications. Having her story published wasn’t the last heard of Kimberly Stormer. Last month, she was asked to speak at the Sigma Tau Delta national convention in Kansas City, Mo. Kimberly, along with several other ap-plicants whose stories were published in “Th e Rect-angle,” had the opportunity to read to the gathering.

“I went to Kansas City over spring break to at-tend the convention. I think my story was very well received. It dealt with my relationship with my mother, the black church, skepticism, ethnicity and being sure of who I am,” Stormer said. “Writing that essay was therapeutic for me because I was able to deal with the things that were going on inside me. Th rough writing, I put a perspective to many of those issues.”

Kimberly added that her story was so popular that a representative from the University of the Dis-trict of Colombia approached her about whether her story could be reprinted in the institution’s private publication.

But just what prompts Kimberly’s creativity? She says writing — especially when she’s angry — helps her sort out her feelings.

“When I sit and write, the words just fl ow out of me,” she said. “I have never taken any creative writ-ing courses. My words are my feelings that, I guess,

I held in for such a long time. So for me, writing is like a release. I don’t write everyday. I usually write when I’m angry because that’s when the words fl ow.”

What’s in store for the future teacher?“I may print a collection of memoirs at some

point,” she said, “but my ultimate goal is to be Oprah Winfrey.” On a serious note: “I want to be the best possible teacher I can be, a great adminis-trator and maybe one day a college professor,” she said. “But fi rst and foremost I want to be there for my students.”

On April 11, Stormer has the opportunity once again to show off her writing skill, when she reads her winning piece at Cameron’s Past, Present and Future Writing Awards Ceremony — an opportu-nity, she said, which has taught her that no goal is unattainable.

“I’m still excited, and the opportunities gained from winning the competition still seem slightly unreal to me. Getting my story published in the Rectangle was simply a personal goal I had set for myself,” she said. “Now, I have this to add to my resume, which gives me an extra edge in the job mar-ket. I also think, that as a teacher, this experience will allow me to encourage my students especially those who think their goals are beyond their reach.”

Today, Kimberly is actively pursuing a master’s degree in teaching. She is also enrolled in Cameron University’s Educational Leadership program, which furnishes her with the tools to become a school ad-ministrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English.

Stormer’s awards, publication add to her teaching credentials By Petulah OlibertStaff Writer

Photo by Anna Politano

Campus Round-upOrder graduation announcements soonStudents who missed the March 11 deadline for ordering graduation announcements still have time to order them at the CU bookstore. Th e announcements will be in approximately two weeks after the order is placed.

Society of Professional Journalists sponsors guest speakerReporter Kevin J. Shutt, who covers the criminal beat for the Lawton Constitution, will speak about ethics in his area of journalism at 4 p.m. on Tuesday in Nance Boyer Room 2067. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Piano recital week scheduledBilly Spannagel will perform the music of Schubert, Chopin and Debussy at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. At 8 p.m. on Th ursday Yiu Ka Chan will perform selections from composers J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Prokofi ev. Both performances will be held in CU’s McCutcheon Recital Hall. Admission is free, and a reception will follow Chan’s recital.

Vets urged to enroll earlyVA aid recipients should enroll early for the fall semester in order to facilitate the smooth continuation of benefi ts. A copy of the enrollment schedule must be provided to the CU-VA offi ce no later than June 3 for the fall 2005 fi rst 8-week and 16-week courses.

Prepare for a career in lawTh e Criminal Justice Association and Honor Society is sponsoring a meeting on preparing for law school. Pre-law advisor Karen Youngblood will present the nuts and bolts of the law school process on April 7 at 2 p.m. in Conwill Hall Room 103. All students and members of the public thinking about law school are invited to learn about the LSAT exam, applications, and the admission process. Students fi nishing their freshman and sophomore years are encouraged to attend. Anyone needing more information may contact Professor Youngblood. Her offi ce is in Nance Boyer Room 2079.

Nominations sought for faculty and support staff awardsTh e time has come to nominate CU faculty and staff members forProfessor of the Year and Support Staff Personnel of the Year awards.Please help us to recognize deserving members of the Cameron community. Written nominations are required. Forms are available at the Offi ce of Student Activities. Th e deadline for nominations is Wednesday.

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News 5April 4, 2005

“I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.”

— Sophocles, BC 495-406, Greek Tragic Poet

Every semester in every class, students of this university are presented with syllabi. Quite often these syllabi make mention of our fair institution’s zero-tolerance policy with regards to plagiarism.

But is this policy enough?

Some may argue that tools for identifying perpetrators of academic dishonesty need to be used to bring them to justice or, at least, simply to deter those contemplating such actions. Th en again, the students’ creativity may only be used to fi nd more effi cient ways to evade justice.

CU’s online student handbook includes the defi nition of plagiarism as an academic off ense.

According to the handbook, each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. It goes on to describe as cheating the

copying of another student’s test paper, laboratory report, other report, or computer fi les, data, listings, and/or programs.

Students who are found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action which could include performing additional work, withdrawing from the course with an “F” or “W” or a reduction in grade by any extent, even to a failing grade.

According to Karen Hardin, director of distance learning and assistant professor of multimedia design, the increasing availability of essays on the Internet has raised a concern about plagiarism that has been discussed at faculty

meetings.“Th e discussion has arisen in

several committees including the Online Task Force and Faculty Senate,” she said. “With the nature of the Internet, plagiarism via copying/pasting, downloading or purchasing papers has become more accessible to students.”

However, Hardin believes that Cameron students are not plagiarists.

“Cameron students are honest and hardworking,” she said. “Th ey are here for an education and realize that copying, purchasing or

downloading papers is dishonest and defeats the learning objectives of the assignment.”

English senior and student worker in the Center for Writers, Ekeama Goddard, shares Hardin’s sentiment, but is aware of unintentional instances.

“I really have not experienced students intentionally plagiarizing,” Goddard said, “but I have seen situations where students don’t know how to cite sources properly and just copy and paste sentences thinking that it is perfectly fi ne to just change one or two words. Th ey really don’t think that what they are doing can be considered plagiarism.”

But most would probably agree that some students here, given the opportunity, would rather turn in a well-written paper prepared by another than an original one of lesser quality if it means the risk of failing a course. And if the opportunities to obtain such papers are increasing exponentially with each passing semester, more and more students are presented with this possibly diffi cult choice.

In comes Turnitin.com. Th is Web service gives academic institutions a more effi cient way to verify the originality of student papers. Professors and students submit papers through an online interface which then checks them against an extensive database of papers and search engines for familiar word sequences and slight variations of sentences.

According to Hardin, many professors at Cameron are already running portions of papers through search engines. Th is

No free rides for Cameron students

Do your eyes feel tired at the end of a long day in front of the computer?

If so, you may suff er from computer vision syndrome, sometimes called computer eyestrain.

Computer vision syndrome is a catch-all term that describes the eyestrain symptoms that leave people feeling tired and stressed at the end of the day. If you spend long hours staring at the computer every day or your child is glued to the screen playing computer games or doing homework, you could be at risk of computer vision syndrome.

Computer vision syndrome does not cause permanent damage, but even temporary impairment can be bothersome. Some common symptoms include: tired, burning, itching, watering eyes, dry eyes, heavy eyelids, blurred vision, double vision and change in color perception.

Computers lead to eyestrain by

service would provide a more eff ective tool for professors when they suspect this form of academic dishonesty.

However, Hardin sees this service as more of a deterrent than as a way to catch students.

“Plagiarism detection software is a pre-emptive measure to encourage students to continue to seek education even when the Internet provides shortcuts,” she said.

However, a diff erent set of ethical questions are raised by this service. Turnitin.com adds papers submitted by academic institutions to their database which will in turn be compared to others that are subsequently submitted. As such, the students’ papers are being used to enhance Turnitin’s fee-based service.

Is it fair that students, who retain ownership of their papers, are being used to provide the raw material for Turnitin’s service? One may argue that by submitting his or her paper, a student decreases the chance that someone else will eventually steal his or her work. While this may be true, this is only a probability. On the contrary, it is an absolute certainty that as Turnitin.com continues to

increase the number of papers in their database, at a rate of about 20,000 per day according to their Web site, their service increases in quality. With this comes a valid reason for higher prices and the possibility of more and more paying subscribers.

In spite of these concerns, other Oklahoma schools are already assessing the eff ectiveness of this service. According to Th e Oklahoma Daily, the University of Oklahoma’s student newspaper, the OU department of communication briefl y used the system last year to test the service.

Goddard thinks these ethical concerns can be overlooked if the user’s institution sanctions the use of the service and the papers are used only for seeking out plagiarists.

“Th e purpose of education is to enable people to think for themselves,” she said. “So if the educational institution sanctions it and the submitted papers are used only for comparative purposes, then I think it’s fi ne to store student papers in their database.”

By Ian MitchellStaff writer

Get relief from computer eyestrain

Ease the pain: Computer science freshman Carlton Robinson works on an assignment in the Cameron library. Working on computers for a long amount of time is common for many college students.

KRT Campus

“With the nature of the Internet, plagiarism via copying/pasting, downloading or purchasing papers has become more accessible to students.”

— Karen HardinDirector of Distant

Learning and Professor of Multimedia Design

making your eyes work harder than most other offi ce or recreational activities. If your eyes are any closer than 20 to 26 inches from your screen, you could be on your way to a case of computer eyestrain. Making sure you sit the right distance from your monitor is one

way to prevent stress, tension and eyestrain.

Here are a few more tips:

• See an optometrist or ophthalmologist for an eye exam. If you have a minor vision problem that is aggravated by computer use, you may need a mild

prescription to reduce vision stress.

• Consult an optometrist about getting special lenses designed for computer work.

• Take a break or do a task that doesn’t require your eyes to focus on something close. Every 15 minutes or so, focus on distant objects to relax your eye muscles.

• Place reference material close to your screen. Your eyes won’t have to keep readjusting as you look from one to the other.

• Use soft and indirect lighting to reduce glare on the screen.

• Place a computer keyboard directly in front of the monitor. If placed at an angle or to the side, your eyes will be forced to focus separately.

• Clean your computer screen regularly. Dust and fi ngerprints reduce clarity.

• Set up software on your computer that will automatically remind you to rest your eyes at preset intervals.

• Use a color optimizer to select text and background colors for computer monitors. Colors that provide the most contrast — clear, dark characters on a light screen — are easiest to read.

• Enlarge and sharpen computer screen images.

• Fine-tune the placement and width of type with three times more accuracy using sub-pixel font rendering technology, which makes the type appear clearer to the human eye.

Th ese tips may not work for everyone. See your doctor to try to come up with the best solution for you.

Photo by Sarah Warren

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A&E6 April 4, 2005

Indie rock can be described as music created and produced by musicians who don’t have contracts with major labels. This type of music comes generally from bands that haven’t made it onto the mainstream circuit, but have gained a following, doing well without being on MTV.

The Bari Koral band is one of those bands. However, Bari Koral doesn’t like to put her music in to categories.

“Categories are a little more uninspiring to me, because everyone is always quick to judge ‘what does this sound like, what can I link this with.’ I often find the best music defies categories or is impossible to categorize. Obviously I’m in the pop/rock/folk/country vein, but hopefully, I still sound just like me,” Koral said.

Koral is promoting her new album, and she decided to send copies of the CD to campuses across America. College students are generally Koral ’s main audience; in fact, according to the official Bari Koral Web site, thanks to playing shows on campuses she was able to help finance her current album.

Entitled “Confessions of an

On Saturday April 9, the Museum of the Great Plains will be fi lled with some of the fi nest work off ered by the seniors in CU’s art department. Seniors with an art major are required to take part in an exhibition of their work; each student will display 20 pieces of work.

Katherine Liontas-Warren, a professor in the art department who teaches drawing and printmaking, said this exhibition will be a great experience for the students.

“Th is exhibition is very important for the students to show their displays and prepare for professional work,” Liontas-Warren said.

Liontas-Warren said viewers will see many diff erent examples of the types of media used by students, ranging from oil, water, crayon, charcoal and pencil to clay. Many of the students’ work will be drawn from personal attributes or will follow a certain theme.

She also explained that it was a requirement for the graphic design

Senior art on display at museumBy Jennifer HardyStaff Writer

Courtesy Graphic

A young boy named Pi drifts on a lifeboat in the Pacifi c along with a Bengal tiger named Richard.

Th at is the premise of Yann Martel’s third novel, “Life of Pi”. Th e story covers short periods of Piscine Molitor Patel’s life, with

Martel’s third book, ‘Life of Pi’ worth $15

By Justin LiszeskiStaff Writer

particular focus on the seven months spent drifting on the ocean.

Th e tale begins with a brief introduction by Martel explaining how he came across the story during a visit to India; the protagonist is then introduced as he presently lives and breathes. Learning why he condensed his name to Pi, the impact of the acceptance of Christianity and Islam on his life as a Hindu, and what growing up as the son of a zookeeper was like makes the fi rst part of the novel interesting. It also sets up all the action for the second part.

As Pi and his family leave India and head to Canada by ship, along with a great number of animals they have sold to zoos in North America, the groundwork is laid for

the middle, and greatest, part of the story.

It comes as no surprise when the ship sinks and Pi is tossed onto a lifeboat. Th e only others he manages to rescue are Orange Juice, an orangutan, and Richard Parker. Despite the loss of his family and being stranded in the Pacifi c Ocean, everything would be manageable if only a wounded zebra and a hyena had not found their way on to the lifeboat.

Add to that the fact that Richard is actually a tiger, and the tale becomes fascinating. Just learning how Pi survives the challenges of the sea, and the danger of living with carnivorous animals, while managing to fi nd his way to land is enough to capture the attention of the most languid readers.

Most notable is the relationship that develops between Pi and Richard Parker. After the hyena does away with the zebra and orangutan, Richard slaughters the hyena, leaving only Pi. Richard becomes essential to Pi’s survival and salvation and vice versa, meaning Pi must not only sustain the animal’s life, but also establish his own dominance. Th e time spent aboard the boat is told by Pi through the past tense, a very eff ective method for adding meaning to these events.

Knowing Pi makes it through the ordeal does not taint the story. Instead it is what makes Martel’s narrative eff ective. All the emphasis on religion, the attention to descriptive detail and the claims that anyone who experiences the

tale will believe in God make it pretty obvious that there is depth to the novel. But there are actually very few instances when time to ponder Martel’s point is required; he does a fi ne job of making the connection with his prose.

Although, some will be tempted to dive too deep and fathom meanings well beyond the author’s intent, the last part of the story is short and simple, wrapping up the novel nicely.

Anyone with the time to spare on a book with simple fl ow, an intriguing plot and a lesson that doesn’t require years of intense study or a workshop should spend the $15.

seniors to design the invitation for the exhibition.

Liontas-Warren said that she tries to get her students to think outside of the box.

“Th e art world is such a competitive profession; I try to teach my students to think of a diff erent and higher caliber,” Liontas-Warren said.

Th e participating seniors graduating in May with either a Bachelors of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) degree are: Brian Baker, BFA; Melanie Barfi eld, BFA; Sandra Dunn, BA; Lawrence Johns, BA; Joseph Mercadante, BFA; Renee Oliver, BFA; Clint Reid, BFA; Nichole Scruggs, BA; Emiley Smalley, BA and Joy

Willingham, BA.Some students have chosen to

follow a specifi c theme for their exhibits. For example, Willingham plans on following an Indian theme with paintings and sculpted Indian masks. Scruggs said her theme is Western, exhibiting work in charcoal, oil and print.

Barfi eld said she will show work in the theme that she has followed throughout her art education.

“Over the years, I have followed the theme of Hebrew Letters,” Barfi eld said, “So I plan to exhibit those.”

Th e exhibition will include paintings, oil, prints, photographs,

drawings, digital and graphic design.

Liontas-Warren said that many of her students plan to further their art education with graduate school.

“Almost half of the 10 seniors are planning to go to graduate school in states including Oklahoma, New Mexico, and North Carolina,” she said.

Willingham, who plans on attending Southwestern University in Santa Fe is pleased with the art education she has received while attending Cameron. She especially gives praise to Liontas-Warren.

“I’m so thankful to have Katherine Liontas-Warren for a professor,” Willingham said. “Not only is she the best teacher I’ve had, she’s also a national highly recognized artist and everyone should know that.”

Th e exhibition’s opening reception will take place on April 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Museum of the Great Plains. Th e exhibition will run through May 8.

Liontas-Warren encourages everyone to come out and experience what wonderful work these seniors have to off er.

Graphic by senior art students

New CD surprises writerBy Sarah WarrenStaff Writer

Indiegirl” this is Koral ’s third album and, according to “The Aquarian” music magazine columnist Al Muzer, this CD may be her breakthrough album.

“A sure bet to be one of the biggest releases of 2005 given the proper exposure, comparisons to such artists as Chrissie Hynde, Lucinda Williams, Roseanne Cash, Norah Jones, Shelby Lynne, Fleetwood Mac, Allison Moorer, and Ani DiFranco, while inevitable, are in no way limiting,” Muzer said.

“Confessions of an Indiegirl” is best described as an acoustic ref lection of Koral herself. Rather than using synthesizers, she uses drums, acoustic guitars and piano, with voice to enhance

the sound. The album as a whole is combination of folk rock, alternative and country, with a hint of pop. Some songs have a trace of jazz.

The first song on the album is entitled “Bonnie and Clyde.”

I found it to be a rather catchy song about wanting to live life and not wanting to settle down. Koral also did two covers on the album: “Midnight Train to Georgia,” originally by Gladys Knight and “Breathe,” originally performed by Maria Mckee, with Koral adding her own musical perspective of folk and alternative mix on the songs.

This album is a great compilation of different music genres pleasantly mixed together to form an enjoyable emotional album.

Each song tells a story, ranging from lovesick to light hearted inspiration.

Truthfully, at first the CD didn’t catch my ear. I was analyzing every song rather than enjoying the music. I came to this realization when I found myself humming “Bonnie and Clyde” at work.

Koral has some advice for aspiring musicians.

“Work hard. Don’t settle. Mediocre is boring. Aspire to more. And, if something else can make you happy and you can just do music as a hobby, do that! If

you MUST do music full time, work your butt off,” Koral said.

According to Koral, she has been on the road for a while and is enjoying her time off, but can’t wait to be on the road again.

I was surprised to hear that she has played in

Lawton twice, and has been almost everywhere in Oklahoma.

“It’s been cool. I mean, I’m really into

being home now, but once I’m home,

I notice I get a little antsy and I’m ready to hit the road again. But, the best thing about being on the road is just playing shows every night. You can really get into a groove that way,” Koral said.

Folk rock isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but Koral ’s lyrics and melody really draw you in. I suggest Bari Koral ’s “Confessions of an Indiegirl” or one of her previous two albums to anyone interested in testing the waters of a folk, alternative country recording artist.

*Note: We will give the complimentary CD to the first person who comes by NB 2260 to claim it.

A&E BriefsCoffee night

At 9 p.m. tomorrow, there will be coffeehouse-style music in the Student Activities Building. The music will be provided by Dave Tamkin, and there will be free food and drinks.

Music, dancing and togas

There will be a toga party at 8 p.m. Friday in the Shepler Mezzanine. Toga attire is required.

Deadline approaching

The deadline to submit artwork for the “Lawton Arts and Entertainment” magazine is no later than 5 p.m. April 15.

Volunteers wanted

The Ebony Society is looking for individu-als interested in help-ing with the April 23 fashion show. Please contact 355.2417 or e-mail Showme_urspirit@hotmail.com if you are interested.

“Work Hard. Don’t Settle. Mediocre is boring. Aspire to more.”

— Bari Koral, musician

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A&E 7April 4, 2005

Common Grounds is a café located on Gore Boulevard within a block of the CU campus. Th e owners are Linda and Laura Bentley, of the same family that owns Th e Lawton Constitution.

During its fi rst week of operation, I visited Common Grounds twice. Both times that I entered the café, I noticed fi rst that the Bentleys spent a considerable sum of money on interior decoration, creating an atmosphere that is relaxed and

Everyone probably thinks that Vin Diesel only plays macho roles like the one he played in “XXX.” However, this time, he has switched it up to play babysitter. His newest role, Navy Seal Lieutenant Shane Wolfe in “Th e Pacifi er,” has him changing diapers, being den mother, driving a minivan and anything else that a typical babysitter must do. Simultaneously, he must ensure that his charges are “safe” in the most serious sense of the word.

Wolfe, still a macho man in every aspect of his life, has been assigned to protect the fi ve children of a deceased scientist who was developing a top-secret program for the U.S. government. Th e children range in age from a young baby to a 15-year-old, and they pose many challenges that Wolfe must overcome to keep them away from the bad guys until their mother returns home.

Being a Navy Seal, Wolfe devises a plan of action to keep track of the children that makes for some comic relief. He assigns them code names, such as ‘red baby,’ and gives them GPS tracking bracelets. Zoe, the 15-year-old played by Brittany Snow, hates Wolfe at the beginning of the movie. To get revenge she

‘Common Grounds’ rivals ABC

By Angela SandersA&E Editor

Diesel makes movie must-see

By Aaron GilbeeGuest Columnist

throws her tracking bracelet in the sewer on the way to school one day. Wolfe, being a good Navy Seal, goes on a wild goose chase before fi nally landing in the sewer, drenched in sewer goo.

Th is is just one example of the ways that Zoe, Seth, played by Max Th ieriot, and Lulu, played by Morgan York, attempt to chase Wolfe away.

Th e children fi nally begin to warm up to their babysitter after their home comes under attack by some spies who are trying to fi nd the top-secret program. After this, it is Driver’s Ed-teaching, den-mothering, panda-dancing,

“Sound of Music”-directing and advice-giving for the remainder of Wolfe’s stay.

“Th e Pacifi er,” a Disney movie, is one that the entire family can enjoy together. While there are some serious spots, most of the movie has the audience rolling in their seats from laughter. Th e plot line is one that most children over the age of seven will understand and laugh at, and Vin Diesel is cute enough for the female crowd, but macho enough for the male crowd.

So, if you and yours’ cannot agree on a movie to see, this is one that will please everyone.

Overall Grade: A

Baby on board: Vin Diesel switches it up to play a role that com-bines his macho and a more feminine side.

Courtesy Photos

carefree.Upon entering, the patron

will notice two mirror-image lounge areas with four plush and comfortable armchairs, a two-level elliptical coff ee table and a scepter topped with a white paper frilled globe between the two middle chairs. Th e lounge areas off er the best touches to be found within this café. Besides comfort, these areas off er students the choice of sitting in a corner with a glass panel wall, or in a darker corner located away from the windows, depending on one’s personality or mood.

On the north wall, other design elements emerge, the most noticeable being a plasma TV and a stainless steel wall clock reminiscent of the movie “Beetlejuice.” Both are readily viewable by students who need to watch the clock to prevent tardiness or want to have video entertainment. However, as entertaining as the TV is, it does confl ict with the layout in the middle of Common Grounds geared to encourage enjoyable chatter.

In the middle of the café, several small raised round tables accent the lounge areas. Four chairs with comfortable cushioned seats surround each table, but the backs of the chairs are metal contemporary art pieces, which force a person into an uncomfortable posture. Th e small tables encourage intimate conversations, but they are lousy for group study sessions. Many study groups I have participated in spread papers and books into every available space they can fi nd. Study groups of more than two people will have to hope that one of the two lounge areas is available.

Common Grounds serves both coff ee and tea. Seattle’s Best, a subsidiary of Starbucks, provides their specialty coff ee of choice. Seattle’s Best has a mellow fl avor, although the Café Americano style has an addictive aftertaste. Tazo tea is their choice of tea. My

fi rst visit to Common Grounds included the purchase of an iced chai tea, a mixture of a chai tea mix and water. Th e drink can easily be made too strong or weak, and my fi rst order came out weak and watered down. Th e preparer divulged that this is his fi rst time working in a coff ee shop, so the taste is rough at this point.

Th e selection of products is limited. Th e standard variations of coff ee selections such as Café Latte, Café Mocha, Cappuccino, White Mocha, Café Americano, Caramel Macchiato and Espresso are available, as well as a fl avored coff ee of the week and some coff ee fl avorings. For a true coff ee house, the variety of coff ee preparation style is limited but it’s better than its competition, the Atlanta Bread Company (ABC).

Th e sides off ered by Common Grounds are especially limited. Th ey provide home made cookies, packaged muffi ns, bottled juices and water, and a selection of cheesecakes. Traditional items found in cafés such as dunkable wafers and biscotti are not off ered.

Th e selection of hot teas are also limited and are not any more special than the selection found at the student union for a cheaper price. However, Common Grounds does off er Cream Iced Tea Lattes.

Price-wise, I found Common Grounds to be cheaper by the small cup over ABC, but higher in the largest. Take, for example,

Cappuccino; a small cup at Common Grounds costs $2.30; at ABC it’s $2.59. A large cup at Common Grounds costs $3.35; at ABC, $2.89. A small Caramel Macchiato will take $2.65 out of your wallet at Common Grounds, $2.89 at ABC. A large at ABC is priced at $3.39, but Common Grounds charges $3.95. My advice is to walk to Common Grounds for your smaller cups of coff ee, but drive to ABC for your larger ones.

Overall, Common Grounds off ers a quiet atmosphere in an open and relaxed area to enjoy your coff ee, tea, and friends or to suff er the brain cramps of long individual study sessions. You should, however, expect to be distracted if the plasma television is on. If you intend to have a simple snack with a cup of coff ee, Common Grounds can satisfy your needs, but if you want lunch in a café setting, you won’t fi nd it there. Since Common Grounds is a new shop, you can expect your coff ee to be quickly prepared after you order, but, taste-wise, ABC serves coff ee that is richer and more aromatic. Unlike ABC, ordering a side will not create delays since the selection of food is limited and already prepared.

While they warrant a “B” for their atmosphere and fashion sense for a specialty coff eehouse, they are average in selection and value, earning a “C” in those categories.

Overall Grade: B-

Photo by Aaron Gilbee

Loungin’: The new coffee shop near campus offers plenty of space to “hang out” between classes.

If you would like to place a classifi ed ad in The Collegian, or if you need additional copies of The Collegian, please

call 581.2261 or stop by Nance Boyer Room 2260Also, visit our web page at www.cameron.edu/

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be members of the Phi Kappa Delta honorary forensics society to compete in the competition. Th e purpose of the honor society is to promote scholarship in the fi eld of forensic speaking in two- to four-year accredited American colleges and universities.

Th e competition is held every other year by Phi Kappa Delta and this year approximately 400 individ-uals competed according to Collins.

“Th e competition did take up our spring break,” Collins said. “But this spring break was more reward-ing than a typical spring break.”

DEBATEContinued from page 1Area Briefs: April 4 to April 10

Oklahoma City:

“Spreading Our Branches” — Through April 19 at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum. For more information, call 405.235.3313 or visit www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.net.

StillwaterEskimo Joe s̓ 18th Anniversary Celebration — Today through April 9 at Eskimo Joe s̓.

Guthrie

“The Music Man” — April 8 through April 10 at the Pollard Theater. For more information, call 405.282.1947.

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Sports8 April 4, 2005

Cameron University’s men and women’s tennis teams competed in matches against Oklahoma Baptist University on March 23.

The CU men’s tennis team brought home a 9-0 win, advancing for the season 17-1. CU tennis head coach James Helvey said he feels that the men’s team is progressing well.

“Everyone came out and played well. The guys are 17-1. They are playing better every match,” Helvey said.

The CU women’s tennis team won their competition against Oklahoma Baptist University 9-0. They have moved to 12-3 for the season.

“It was a team effort to gain the victories this past week. Everyone played great to win both matches 9-0,” he said.

The Aggie tennis teams will go on to face-off against East Central University on April 6.

Helvey described this season as a successful one. He is excited to see how the teams compete in the upcoming events.

“Overall our performance this season has been awesome. Our records are 12-3 for the women and 17-1 for the men. The practices have been going well. The games have been impressive. The teams continue to play better,” he said.

By Sonya RayStaff Writer

NFL owners gather for big decisionsBy Don PiersonKRT Newswire

Th e 2010 Super Bowl will be in New York City, provided a new stadium is built. Th e decision NFL owners made Wednesday also assumes there will be labor peace in 2010.

Commissioner Paul Tagliabue sounded more confi dent about the stadium than he did about continuing negotiations among owners over how to divide their ever-growing revenue among themselves and their players.

Tagliabue said there has been “some progress internally” on how to split “total football revenue” after the current collective-bargaining agreement expires following the 2006 season. But the only certain announcement he could make was that there will be more meetings in April and May.

Owners voted 31-1 for the New York Super Bowl in a proposed retractable dome for the West Side of Manhattan that is part of the city’s bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

“Today is a landmark day,” New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said. “We’re thrilled about this announcement.”

Th e 75,000-seat facility would cost nearly $2 billion and would become the home of the Jets. Although the project faces opposition from groups that see New York’s police, fi refi ghters and teachers without collective-bargaining agreements, Tagliabue said, “On the outside chance that it didn’t go forward in New York, we would have to revisit it. We’re pretty comfortable this is very positive for New York and for the Super Bowl.”

Owners turned down a one-year proposal to allow instant replay to review fumbles that are nullifi ed by premature whistles. Th e controversial “down-by-contact” call that incorrectly negates lost fumbles is currently beyond instant replay review because the

whistle is supposed to stop play.

Proponents said the play happened only 18 or 19 times in the last two seasons and not once did it result in unnecessary play after a whistle or cause injury. Th e recovery was an instantaneous result of continuing play. Th e vote was 20-12 in favor, failing by four votes to get the required three-fourths majority.

“We’ll probably revisit it next year and try to be more persuasive,” said Rich McKay, Atlanta general manager and co-chairman of the Competition Committee. McKay was opposed to the proposal at fi rst, but decided, “All issues I felt with respect to the whistle weren’t there.”

Th e owners expanded the unnecessary roughness penalty to include certain previously legal low blocks.

It also added a penalty for a blind “peel-back” block that was becoming dangerous on screen passes. Kickers and punters also will get more protection for unnecessary hits.

McKay said he expects the “horse collar” tackle tactic by Dallas safety Roy Williams that injured Philadelphia receiver Terrell Owens among others to be outlawed in May when more specifi c language can be perfected.

Owners also eliminated the buzzer system that coaches could use to request a replay along with the red fl ag. Coaches were suspected of inadvertently pressing the buzzer in order to stop play if they were out of timeouts. But Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, committee co-chair, pointed out coaches had to press two buttons on the buzzer.

“Two buttons are hard to press at the same time accidentally,” Fisher said.

Legislating against themselves for everyone’s benefi t is an age-old NFL challenge that will continue as owners fi gure out new revenue sharing plans.

The Lady Aggies found their stride on the March 29 double-header against Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). The Aggies came out on top advancing 8-24 for the season and 4-10 in conference play.

In game one of the double-header, the Lady Aggies managed to trump the Lady Bulldogs’ hopes of winning. They took advantage of the Lady Bulldogs’ errors to turn the SWOSU 4-1 lead, into a 5-4 Aggies. In the bottom of the fifth, Kristal Maxwell received her first home run of the season.

According to the CU official game score box, the score was tied 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh; the win depended on the Lady Aggies ability to score the final run. Stephanie Bour was out at first after a sacrifice bunt that landed Maxwell on second. Vanessa Rodriguez lined out to second base and Casey Seabolt walked. Melinda Farrow was up at bat where she singled down the right field and helped advance Maxwell home where she scored the winning run.

CU Athletic Director Sam Carroll has helped coach the Lady Aggies this season.

“The girls stayed mentally tough and they hung in there and were able to get the win,” Carroll said.

The Lady Aggies had five runs and a game high of five RBI’s. Melinda Farrow contributed with two runs and two hits, Nicole Fleming with two hits and three RBI’s and Kristal Maxwell with two runs and one RBI.

In game two, the win came down to the final inning. Thanks to a homer by Farrow, the Lady Aggies brought home the victory with a 2-1 win against Southwestern.

“The girls worked hard and they deserve a win,” Carroll said.

The Lady Aggies captured a previous win on March 28 against Midwestern State University. Cameron University hosted Midwestern State in a double-header on Cameron Field.

Game two of the double-header was where the Lady Aggies came out on top. The first inning consisted of a couple of strikeouts and no runs were scored. In the second inning, Nicole Fleming singled to center field and Melinda Farrow was able to score on a RBI.

The Lady Aggies stayed strong defensively and did not let the Lady Indians’ score during the first three innings. By the end of the sixth, the score was tied 2-2. In the bottom of the seventh, Fleming hit a solo home run, which gave CU the advantage, 3-2. CU gained their second conference win of the season.

According to the CU official game box score,

Cameron had three runs contributed by Vanessa Rodriguez, Melinda Farrow and Nicole Fleming. Fleming finished 2-for-3 at the plate. Jessica Hutton finished 2-8 on the mound.

In game two against Midwestern, the Lady Aggies lost 9-0. Cameron had only four hits compared to the Lady Indians’ eight.

By Sonya RayStaff Writer

Lady Aggies softball sweeps Lone Star conference rival Southwestern Oklahoma

Men, women Aggie tennis teams defeat Oklahoma Baptist

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The Williams’ sisters next rival: Political science sophomore Thatianne Moreira serves a ball during a practice session. Moreira remains the number one player on the Lady Aggie tennis team.

Will the softball team continue their winning ways?

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Now up at the plate #5: Jen Morse awaits the pitch at the game against Midwestern State Univer-sity. The Lady Aggies split the doubleheader.

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Sports 9April 4, 2005

Th e Aggie golf team followed their miraculous comeback at Th e Territory Classic with an impressive second place fi nish at the UCO/Kickingbird Classic. Th is tournament marks Coach Jerry Hrnciar’s golf team’s sixth consecutive top fi ve fi nish of the spring.

Th e Aggies traveled to Amarillo today to compete in the West Texas A&M/Subway

Invitational at the Paloma Golf Club. Th e match will last through Wednesday and be their fi nal tournament before they begin the Lone Star Conference Championship defense starting on April 18.

According to CU Sports Informatio Cameron was tied for third place entering the fi nal around on Th ursday. Th e Aggies were one stroke behind Southwestern Oklahoma and a long 11 strokes off mark set by tournament host Central

Oklahoma. UCO went on to win the tournament.

Hrnciar’s squad fought back against some strong winds to fi nish in a 3-way tie for second place with St. Mary’s University and SWOSU.

Due to a tiebreaker, Cameron was awarded the second place fi nish.

Th e Offi cial Box Score stated Junior Travis Lovins of Canadian, Texas, fi nished second in the individual placements with a 3-round total of 211 (+1). Wichita

Falls native and sophomore Owen Mahaff ey, much like Lovins, fi nished among the individual leaders in the tournament. Mahaff ey shot a fi nal round 76 to fi nish tied with three other players for eighth place with a tournament total 217 (7 over par).

Lawton senior Kolby Seals, shot the lowest round of the tournament with a 66 on Monday and fi nished tied for 12 individually.

Senior Ryan King barely missed the top 20, fi nishing in 21st with a

Cameron golf team fi nishes second in UCO/Kickingbird ClassicBy Josh RouseSports Editor

After a grueling four game losing streak, Coach Todd Holland’s Aggie baseball team returned to their winning ways, taking 3 of 4 games against Lone Star Conference rival Eastern New Mexico.

Th eir season record now stands at 14-11 for the year.

Cameron won the opening double header on Th ursday with scores of 12-7 and 7-4. Th ey split the two games on Friday, dropping the fi rst with a score of 4-5, but winning the second with a score of 5-3.

In the fi rst game of Th ursday’s double-header, the Aggies were tied 2-2 until a 7-run third inning broke the tie.

With three hits and bases loaded, Clint Powell turned in a triple and Rodney DeLong and Matt Castillo each hit RBI singles.

In the second game, Cameron was down 3-0 going into the fi fth inning. With a combined seven runs in both the fi fth and sixth innings, the Aggies took control of the game and never looked back. John Herbert knocked a 3-run homer in the fi fth to tie the score

at 3-3. Th e Aggies then gained the lead with an RBI double by Cody Brooks in the sixth inning.

Cameron only had three hits in the fi rst game on Friday

but were able to rebound with a winning performance in the second game. Th is game marked the beginning of the Aggies’ Lone Star Conference play.

According to CU Sports Information the Aggies’ next home game will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday against the University of Central Oklahoma.

Photo by Christina Frye

By Josh RouseSports Editor

Strike 3, you’re out: Aggie pitcher L.J. Willis steps up to the mound and throws against Southeastern Oklahoma State.

Aggie baseball wins three of four against Eastern New Mexico

3-round total of 221 (+11). Brian Adams and Nic Ware both shot 76 in the fi nal round. Adams fi nished the tournament with a total of 225 with Ware fi nishing with 226.

Lawton native Todd Dayton helped lead UCO to the tournament win, receiving individual medalist honors by three strokes over Lovins with a 208 (-2).

UCO’s Sam Proal and John Repp of Southwestern shared third place honors, two strokes behind Lovins at 213.

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Former CU Aggie basketball star Avery Johnson gets job coaching Dallas Mavericks NBA team

Stars fell over Lawton: Former San Antonio Spurs star Avery Johnson lays the ball in over a defend-er. Johnson, a Cameron graduate, was a part of the Spurs championship team and has decided to coach the Dallas Mavericks.

Former CU basketball player Avery Johnson is now the head coach for the NBA Dallas Mavericks.

Johnson stepped up to the head coach position on March 19, replacing former coach Don Nelson.

Johnson is the eighth head coach the Mavs have had since the start of the franchise in 1980.

Steve Doughty, CU Athletic director of sports information commended Avery Johnson’s success.

“Cameron University is always pleased when a former CU student athlete succeeds in life,” he said.

Johnson started playing basketball at a young age, and continued to play while he attended St. Augustine High School.

After high school, Johnson moved to New Mexico Junior College; from NMJC, Johnson came to Cameron.

While at CU, 1984-1985, Johnson appeared in 33 games, managing 111 assists and scoring 142 points.

After CU, Johnson transferred to Southern University where, in his junior and senior years, he led the NCAA in assists. To this day, Johnson shares the NCAA Division I single-game assist record of pulling off 22 assists in a single game.

Johnson went undrafted after

By Christina FryeStaff Writer

collegiate play, and started playing for the United States Basketball League (USBL). While playing for the Palm Beach Stingrays, Johnson made the USBL All Rookie Team and the All-Defensive Team.

Playing for the USBL opened the doors of the NBA for Johnson.

In 1988, he signed his fi rst NBA contract with the Seattle Supersonics.

Johnson moved to several teams throughout his NBA career, to include: Denver, San Antonio, Houston, Golden State, and Dallas.

While playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Johnson was a member of the 1999 NBA Championship team.

Johnson’s playing career ended in 2004. He dedicated 16 years as a player for the NBA, averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 assists and playing in 90 playoff games.

He fi nished his career with a 3.34 assist-to-turnover ratio. Johnson set many records while playing for the NBA, to include being one of 75 players in NBA history who is less than 6 feet tall to have played in over 1,000 games and clear over 5,000 career-assists in the year 2000.

Johnson has coached the Mavs in winning 5 out of 6 games since he offi cially took over the team on March 19. Th e Mavs are now 47-23 for the season.

“It’s good to see that Johnson is doing well as a head coach in the NBA,” Doughty said.

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The Back Page10 April 4, 2005

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Four graphic design students have been selected from a fi eld of 2,500 entries from all over the na-tion for the fi rst-ever National Student Show and Conference. Th e conference, to held on April 24, is sponsored by the Dallas Society of Visual Commu-nications.

Th e fi nalists are Danielle Davis, junior; Melanie Barfi eld, senior; Anastassia Menchikova, junior; and Silas Knight, junior. Th eir pieces are currently on display at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Dallas.

“We are excited, but nervous,” Davis said. “Just to be a fi nalist is great. We get an opportunity to network with working professionals who will give us advice about our strengths and weaknesses.”

Elizabeth Tilak, graphic design professor, is very proud of her students.

“I am really excited that these students have taken such a huge step in the right direction,” Tilak said. “By going to this conference, students gain a vast amount of confi dence and become more mar-

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ketable. Th ey get to see their work displayed at a nationally known conference and compare their work with others.”

Tilak pushes her students to attend conferences like this in Dallas because she feels that Dallas is the closest place for Cameron students to get jobs in the graphic design fi eld.

“I consider my job as a teacher not only to fa-cilitate learning but to help these students get as many opportunities as possible, so ultimately they become more marketable,” she said.

At the conference, students will participate in many activities. Th ey will have a chance to hear na-tionally renowned speakers, attend a job fair, have their portfolios reviewed, participate in roundtable discussions and take studio tours.

Th is is the fourth year of the CU graphic design program, and Tilak says that it continues to grow every year.*

“With our state-of-the-art equipment, our stu-dents have everything they need to work on their projects,” she said. “I believe this is why our pro-gram’s enrollment has grown so much.”

By Kari LewisStaff Writer

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Visualizing the future: Graphic design students take a breather in Dallas on a recent trip to view their entries for the upcoming national conference and competition. The event will include tours, speakers and a job fair.

Artists market skills

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