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Campus Calendar -- Do you have an item for New president off and running the campus calendar? Fax the information, By KRYSTAL COLLINS He later moved to opportunities. Everyone “Bee Movie.” including dates and con- Staff writer tact numbers, at least a Claremore and was we’ve met on and off cam- He notes his favorite week in advance to 745- The spring semester employed with Roger’s pus has been extremely books as being “Oh, The 7475, or e-mail campus- brought with it the arrival State University as the vice warm and welcoming.” Places You’ll Go” by Dr. [email protected]. of our 18th president, Dr. president of Student When asked about his Seuss, “Profiles Of Michael Turner. Affairs. plans for construction Courage” by John F. Dodgeball, Anyone? Turner began his higher Turner said that his first around campus, Turner Kennedy and “The There will be an education at Oklahoma weeks here have gone well, replied, “I do want to make Audacity Of Hope” by Intramural Dodgeball State University-Okmulgee, despite having to be away the existing buildings look Barack Obama. tournament Saturday, where he received his asso- from campus often for as nice as they can.” Turner says he loves edu- Jan. 26. Deadline for ciate’s degree in applied meetings. He said, however, he does cation and that he feels entries is Friday. Contact science in electronics tech- He, his wife Lisa and not know when work on the privileged to work on a col- the Fitness Center Office their two daughters buildings will begin. lege campus. inside the Wellness nology. Madison, 6, and Megan, 3, Dr. Turner says he is a “I consider it a blessing Center for more informa- He then attained his bach- Turner are waiting to move into the very happy father to his to have a career that I am tion. elor’s degree in industrial technology and his master’s Turner also joined the president’s house until all daughters. able to expose my family to Filmmaker on campus degree in college teaching U.S. Marine Corps, where safety updates have been “My wife and children on a daily basis,” Turner Filmmaker and from Northeastern State he served eight years, earn- completed, but he says they are a very important facet said. Broadway historian Rick University. ing the rank of captain. are looking forward to it. of who I am.” He also said that he can- McKay will speak Friday He went on to earn a doc- Turner started his career Turner says that since In fact, the two most not imagine having a career at 7 p.m. in Room 213 of torate in education from in higher education at NSU arriving at SOSU, “It’s recent movies he says he’s that doesn’t allow him to the Student Union. OSU. as an admissions recruiter. been nothing but great seen are “Shrek 3” and interact with students. Admission is free.

Martin Luther King New students adjust to Kappa Delta Pi wins ACE award Day observance SOSU will observer Martin Luther King Day college life at SOSU Monday, Jan. 21, at the By QUIENCY BRANNAN largest universities, OU and Student Union. Staff writer OSU is wrong. Three students Registration will be at Starting a new semester is came from OU last fall and 7:30 a.m, followed by often difficult and tiring. For six transferred from OSU. breakfast program. some it is even more difficult John-Marc Lawrence, a if they are transferring from recent transfer who is a junior Vocal Masterclass another school and beginning majoring in advertising/pub- The SOSU Musical Arts a new life at SOSU. lic relations, said, “I really do Series presents a vocal Changing one’s educational like it here.” masterclass by Joan setting can be an experience “Fairly nice,” said Chris Patenaude-Yarnell of the like no other, with many pos- Gross, a freshman transfer Curtis Institute and sibilities arising. from Carl Albert Junior Manhattan School of One adjustment is getting College, as he took in the sur- Music from 1:30-5 p.m., used to a new living arrange- roundings on campus. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in ment. According to the Although classes have been the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Southeastern Registrar’s in session only a few days, Office there are approximate- new students are already Courtesy photo Steger International ly 236 transfer students forming opinions about class- Members of Kappa Delta Pi, and international honor society in education from Artist Series enrolled for the spring semes- es and professors. SOSU recently attended the Kappa Delta Pi Internationl Biennial Convocation in French pianist Hugues ter. “The professors are great; Louisville, Ky. SOSU was recognized at the convocation with their second Leclere will be in recital “We usually get more (stu- they really do help you,” said Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) award. The members pictured (back row) are Friday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 dents) during the fall from Lawrence, whose early Faye Snodgrass, executive director of Kappa Delta Pi, Tina Burnham, Rebecca p.m. in the Fine Arts junior colleges,” said Kenya impression of the faculty is Holcomb, Juliane Sicking, Robert Ostman, Patti Schulze and Dr. Karen Nicholson, Recital Hall. Batey, hall director for that they are “very flexible as president of the Executive Council of Kappa Delta Pi. Members on the front row are Chickasaw and Choctaw far as work schedules and Robyn Carrick, Tabitha Williams, Dr. Saundra DiPento, counselor, Jessica Mitchell, SGA Elections dorms. assignments (are con- Beth Bean and Dr. Stuart Mayers, associate counselor. Student Government As of early this week, Batey cerned).” elections will be said there were eight new Lawrence said he was espe- Wednesday, Jan. 30, and transfer students this semester cially focused on assignment Voting for Faculty Senate awards open Thursday, Jan. 31, from 9 in the Chickasaw and flexibility because he has a Do you have a favorite opinion, the best thing we for the extra time they put heavy work schedule away a.m. to 2 p.m.in front of Choctaw dorms. professor who’s been a big (the senate) do all year in,” Jones said. from campus. the clock tower. Out of the 383 transfer stu- influence on your educa- long,” said Dr. Wayne D. The categories for nomi- dents who arrived last fall, When it comes to socializ- ing, Batey said most transfer tional endeavors at Jones, chair of the Faculty nation are teaching, service Faculty Senate most came from surrounding Southeastern? Senate. and scholarship/research. junior colleges, with Grayson students, “come in a little Awards You can show your appre- “It is an opportunity to Voting is open to current Nominations are now County Junior College lead- quiet. When they see how ciation by casting a vote say ‘thank you’ for the hard students, alumni, adminis- open for recognition in ing the way. Murray State nice it is they meet people and for them in the annual work our faculty do all year tration, faculty and staff. teaching, service and placed second and Eastern fall into the Southeastern Faculty Senate Awards bal- in research, teaching and The ballots can be scholarship. Visit the was third. way.” loting, which is now under service. By awarding in all accessed on the SOSU Web SOSU homepage for Anyone who thinks there is Commenting on future more information. The a steady stream of students experiences of transfer stu- way. three areas individually, we site home page. deadline is Friday, Feb. 8. going back and forth between dents, Batey summed up with, “The Faculty Senate take time out to honor an Nominations are open SOSU and the state’s two “Hope they enjoy it.” Awards are, in my humble already overworked faculty through Feb. 8. Green Eggs & Hamlet SOSU’s literary and art Former SOSU journal, Green Eggs & Southeastern students honor, celebrate King’s life Hamlet, is now accpeting president retires SOUTHEASTERN STAFF provided her with the infor- submissions through mation. Former SOSU President Dr. Friday, Feb 15. For more Monday is a holiday, but it “The day is about helping Larry Williams will retire information, contact Dr. from his current position as Randy Prus at 745-2582. won’t be a sleep-in day for other people of diverse everyone. backgrounds, races, cultures president of Northeastern The campus community is and creeds,” Turner said. June 30. Theatre Presentation Williams has been on med- reminded that Martin Luther Among quotes by Dr. SOSU presents ical leave due to complica- King, Turner cited one from Oklahoma Feb 21, 22, King Day will honor the life tions resulting from a heart 23, at Montgomery and work of the late civil his Montgomery speech: attack he suffered last March. Auditorium. All shows are rights leader. “An individual has not start- “Although I am very pleased at 8 p.m. Contact the Box With a theme of “It’s a day ed living fully until they can with my recovery thus far, I Office at 745-2696. on, not a day off,” SOSU is rise above the narrow con- am still working to get back to preparing for several activi- fines of individualistic con- where I would like to be,” INDEX ties at the Student Union. cerns to broader concerns of Williams said in December humanity,” King said. when he made his plans pub- News...... 2 The day will begin with Opinion...... 3 registration from 7:30-8 Turner said a highlight of lic. Editorial a.m., followed by a break- the day will involve volun- Williams preceded Glen D. Perspectives Johnson as president and was Editorial Cartoon fast program. teers who visit local schools at SOSU 10 years. He began Entertainment...... 4 One of the participants, to talk about the signifi- Recipe his administrative career in Comic Chanel Turner, will read cance of Martin Luther higher education in 1967 at Humor-Scope from a historic speech Dr. King Day. Reviews Oklahoma State University. Lifestyle/Opinion...... 5 King delivered in The Multicultural Student He later served as vice presi- Luv Bug Office and the Black Courtesy photo Health Tips Montgomery, Ala., in 1957. dent for Administration at the Sports...... 8 Turner said Camille Phelps, Student Association are Southeastern students will honor the life and works of University of Central Sports calendar assistant dean of students, sponsoring the event. civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. Oklahoma.

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By KRYSTAL COLLINS grant has to be written by ability. service offered to students students to the state capitol Academic Counselor/Tutor Staff writer the director and counselors SSS offers a wide range by SOSU. for Oklahoma TRIO Day Coordinator Tracey of SSS to compete with of programs to students at SSS takes a group of stu- Feb. 13. Claxton will be speaking Student Support Services universities all over the SOSU. dents at various times There are many more ser- about goal setting. has been a part of SOSU nation for funding. They offer acedemic throughout the semester to vices offered. Claxton has been with since 1977. The program SSS is funded to serve counseling, advisement, interesting places designed “We’d love for students SSS for seven years and was created to help stu- 300 students. Surprisingly, help with enrollment and to broaden cultural hori- to come in and apply,” said says working with the students with problems they not many students at personal counseling. zons. Past places they have director of four years dents and having the free- encounter on campus. SOSU know about the pro- A laptop loan program visited include Mideval Susan Dodson. dom to do his job any- SSS is a federal program. gram. that allows students to Times and an off A Power Lunch will be where is his favorite part Although it is housed in To be eligible, a student check out a laptop for a Broadway production of hosted every month this of the job. the university, funding must be low income, be the week at a time is also in “The King and I.” semester. SSS also has a new coun- comes from the first generation in his or effect. As part of the cultural The first will be held selor on staff. Department of Education. her family to go to college Cultural awareness activ- awareness service, SSS Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 12 Every four years, a new or have some kind of dis- ities are part of another will be taking a group of p.m. in the SSS area. See SSS Page 6 Senate Minutes By David C. Reed

Even with the Spring Turner Jan. 29. Justice position. Dennis nom- 5, which he co- Semester beginning Jan. 9, Another item Dennis dis- inated Carissa Thomas for authored with Dennis. the Student Government cussed was Faculty Senate the position. According to The resolution called Association met for their Awards Nominations. Dennis, Thomas had served for special SGA elec- weekly meeting. The meet- Students and faculty are as Homecoming and tions from 9 a.m. to 3 ing, held in Frost Chambers allowed to nominate Springfest chairs. Moneim p.m. Jan. 30 and Jan. on the third floor of the Southeastern faculty for then motioned to suspend the 31 under the clock Student Union, discussed awards over scholarship, rules and move into Public tower to help fill open DAVID C. REED/The Southeastern several important items, teaching and service until Comments to discuss the senate seats. including swearing in a new Feb. 8. To nominate faculty position with Thomas. Senator Steven Southeastern’s Student Government Association meets every SGA Supreme Court Justice members, students can visit Moving into Public Shields asked if pack- Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Frost Chamber inside the Student and passing a resolution for sosu.edu/nomination. Comments, Senator Chanel ets were available to Union. special SGA elections. The last item Dennis dis- Turner asked Thomas why students. In order not to bog down Dennis complimented President Michael Dennis cussed was the SGA absentee she wanted the position. The resolution said the the voting process, Floyd maintenance for setting up called the meeting to order. policy. He explained that the Thomas explained that she election packets would be rescinded her original motion the SGA display case on the Then, the senate moved into senators’ absences had been wanted to work with the available for distribution no to pass the resolution. first floor of the Student Officer Reports. wiped clean from the previ- SGA, but usually worked later than Jan. 14, and pack- Senator Adam Lovell then Union. Vice-President Chad ous semester. He then when the weekly meetings ets will be due at 5 p.m. Jan. motioned to approve the res- Caveny said there was an Caveny began by welcoming explained a new policy, were held. Being on the 21. olution as amended and, with area in front of Shearer Hall the senate. He also said SGA which allowed students to be Supreme Court would allow Moneim said that there a second and consent, the that is supposed to be desig- would have a busy spring excused if they missed due to her to work with them better. were students who would resolution passed. nated as a fire lane, but it is semester because of Higher- sickness or other extenuating Turner then motioned to make excellent senators. It After tabling the next item not marked. Ed Day, Spring OSGA circumstances. reinstate the rules. The senate would be the job of the sen- on New Business and with The area needed to be Conference, Springfest and Under Internal Reports, then voted by consent, and ate to try and get these stu- no Public Comments, SGA marked as a fire lane or used other items. Senator Islam Abdul- Thomas was elected as the dents to run for the positions. turned to Campus for another purpose. Dennis continued Officer Moneim gave the report for new justice. With no debate, Floyd Concerns/Compliments. SOSU Vice President Reports. He began by men- the Centennial Committee Caveny then motioned to motioned to accept the reso- Moneim mentioned a few Sharon Robinson compli- tioning a resolution they and Senator and chair Jordan move into Any Matter Not lution as typed, with a second items on campus that needed mented Moneim for working would be looking at for spe- Floyd gave a report for the Known About Before the by Moneim. improvement. on items, even during winter cial SGA elections Jan. 30 Publicity Committee. The Agenda Was Posted to allow Caveny made an objection, Among the items he men- break. and 31. Also they would committees reported what Thomas to be sworn in. saying the resolution needed tioned was putting another Lovell announced and need to nominate a new they were working on and Dennis then swore in the different wording and SGA light up for the volley ball thanked the committee chairs Supreme Court Justice. wanted to happen during the new justice before the rules needs to decide how many court at Shearer Hall. Caveny for coming in at or under He also reported that a spring. were reinstated back to New seats are available. said that, to get another light, their budget. reception would be held to Under New Business, the Business. The senate then made the Moneim would need to con- After briefly looking at honor Dr. Jesse Snowden and first item looked at was fill- Next under New Business, necessary amendments, tact someone else, possibly another item, Floyd motioned welcome President Michael ing the Supreme Court Moneim read Resolution No. which Moneim accepted. Resident Life. to adjourn the meeting.

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This week’s editorial is written by Krystal Collins and reflects The Southeastern staff’s collective opinion. Should religion be at the voting booth? Person on the street With “Super Tuesday” just around States in future technologies, such as nation based on their DAD’S religious the corner, the presidential race is get- Islam Abdul- stem cell research, nanotechnology, affiliation is just plain ridiculous. By Islam Abdul-Moneim ting more heated than ever before. Moneim solar power and “green” energy. We And if Obama was himself a Campaign managers and critics have need a president who can understand Muslim, does that make him a better Each week, students, faculty, declared Feb. 5 as a unique day in Staff the promise of all these technologies or worse person? Of course not! staff or workers will weigh in America’s history. For the first time in writer and highly support them. However, the worst argument I have on an issue concerning SOSU a presidential race, voters in 20 states Once it’s time for Oklahoma to vote, heard so far is that Islamic radicals or the Durant community. This are expected to go out in the same day I am pretty sure what happened in want to put America down, so what week’s question is: What is and rally for presidential candidates. sage of peace, love and sanity; and, New Hampshire will be repeat itself better way to do so than have one of your New Year’s resolution? CNN even called it an “early national most importantly, it was sent to devel- here, too. Mike Huckabee, being a them be the next American president, primary.” op a unique relationship between me Baptist Minister, will receive support i.e. Obama? Krystal Hampton With voters lined up around blocks and Him; you and Him; us and Him. for the sole reason of his religious Well, yeah, that’s a valid point, freshman, communica- and the voting booths busy all day How then can the type of this relation- activities. because all Muslims walk around with tion with supporters, the big question in ship, whether it’s Islamic, Baptist, How can Huckabee, solely because invisible walkie-talkies that they use to “Stay organized.” this race is whether religion will play a Catholic or Jewish, make you a better he is a minister, be the man who can talk to each other, “durka durka”, factor in the results and the polls in or worse leader? How can someone’s bring America everything it needs? He without anyone noticing, and on the Brittney Orr each state. Unfortunately, it will. In religious or denominational affiliation can be a great minister, but would that back of the device it has “Death to fact, that’s how Republican presiden- impact leadership capability or even mean he will be a great President America” written on it. So, therefore, freshman, communica- tial candidate Mike Huckabee make you a better or worse person? when the responsibilities of the two Obama has one and, hence, cannot be tion received the highest support in the America, now more than ever roles are clearly different? How can a president. “Stop drinking soda.” Iowa caucus, as a result of the high before, is in high need for a president person be judged and chosen for such People, it’s time we stop being so turnout of evangelical Christians. The who can uplift its economy by getting great responsibilities only by his per- unreasonable and start rationalizing Jordan Floyd rid of a $9 TRILLION debt that Bush bigger question, though, is should it? sonal relationship with his creator? and filtering the information we freshman, Pre-law Should religion play a major role in and his careless administration has lit- Another candidate that has religion acquire from all our sources. your deciding on your vote in erally dumped on all our shoulders. also playing a role in his campaign is Let’s use the most marvelous and “Not miss any of my November? We need a president who can put Barack Obama. Obama is often criti- graceful gift bestowed upon us by classes and get a 4.0 Throughout human history, differ- America back as the leading scientific cized for his Muslim religious back- God Ð our brains Ð in a way useful to (GPA).” ences in religion have, believe it or country in not only the research, but ground. us and our fellow human beings, Veronica Allen not, been the major source of disputes, also the application of the technolo- I know that in today’s culture, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex or junior, musical theatre wars and conflicts between nations gies we acquire through research. thanks to our great media, being a religion. and humans in general. Countries such as Germany, Korea, Muslim is not the coolest thing, but to I encourage everyone to vote. Vote “Eat less cheese.” This highly surprises me, knowing Malaysia and China are some among doubt someone’s leadership or, even for the person who you think will that religion was sent to us as a mes- others that have surpassed the United worse, their loyalty towards their make America a better America. Perspectives from different ends of the political spectrum The Determined Democrat, Intuitive Independent and Resolute Republican provide readers with their own insight regarding an issue relevant to the current political environment each week. etermined This week’s topic is: universal health care and presidential candidates’ stance esolute D emocrat ntuitive R epublican D ndependent R by Keith Watkins I by Kat Harvey by QT Ray I’m Out of the 47 mil- Health care. All a primary care physician first. On April Make it a requirement that a stats lion people that do I have been hear- If he for some reason does 8, 2006, for- each and every person in junkie ing about lately is not “cure” me or knows that I mer America pay for their OWN not have health care Governor health insurance and, if they and this and the need to be seeing someone in this country, two- Mitt can reach certain require- always upcoming presi- else, he can refer me to a spe- thirds don’t have it dential elections. cialist to seek care there. Then Romney, ments, providing proof that have who is also they can’t afford it, then they Watkins because they can’t Harvey I guess this is we have to pay for both the Ray been. I doing a can receive money from the afford it. because they go primary care physician’s visit can give you stats commendable job on his cur- government for insurance. hand in hand. and the specialist’s visit. from the NFL like no Many candidates, rent conquest to become I believe that health insur- Even last semester I did a But what if I have broken my one’s business. except for the president, passed legislation ance should be the No. 2 pri- couple of works (including arm or leg? I know that I will So it intrigued me Republicans (it in Massachusetts that ority, directly after educa- ones for the paper) about need to see an orthopedic sur- to know that, requires each and every per- tion. If a person can afford seems), are propos- health care and some of the geon, but can I go straight to according to the son to have insurance. to do anything, they should ing different plans. aspects it encompasses. see one? Frankly, I am sick of our Apparently, the have health care. United Nations, the Their answer is to The answer is NO! I either authority figures using the Massachusetts government People should’ve just U.S. ranks 38th on have to go to the emergency mandate coverage health care system as a decides whether or not you stopped complaining a long the list of average V room (which I would have V and hope providers scapegoat for their problems. can afford the health care, time ago and just bought the life expectancy, with S done in the first place), hoping S will lower their cost. They should try to fix it instead and, if not, the government stuff. 78.2 years for both they would take “good” care of complaining or hiding will pay for you to have If Mitt Romney wins, I’m men and women. But the fact of the of me, and then they or my behind it. insurance. pretty sure he will make But here’s a stat matter is that no As it stands, you are -- primary care physician could Honestly, before April 8, I health care a requirement, that should surprise one will know excuse my use of crude lan- refer me to one. really was indifferent about just like he did in you, or maybe it which plan will guage here --screwed if you There are several proposals universal health care. I Massachusetts. from the candidates out there, shouldn’t: the bind- work until it is put don’t have health insurance always thought the idea was I can’t say the same for ing characteristic of but who really knows what is ludicrous, due to the amount Ron Paul, my No. 1 choice into action. Our best and you don’t know how to all the other nations use the system to your advan- going on? of people in the United for the campaign (He is my bet is to elect some- above us in that list tage. I agree mostly with the ideas States. Also, people often brother, anyway). is that they all have one who is practical Even if you are insured and of Ezekiel Emanuel in that the want the government to pay He is only supporting the for their insurance, and then decrease in the price of universal health enough to try what- you have great coverage, if American health care system is so riddled with inefficiencies they don’t even use it. health care. care. ever works. you don’t know how the sys- (and junk) that it needs to be Well, this is one reason I I’m not going to bash that, The U.S. has the My vote is for tem works, you could have a hard time getting the care you blown up (or at least universal- like Mitt Romney. He but if people aren’t buying it best health care in John Edwards, in already paid for and deserve. ized a little) and replaced (with changed my mind on the now, I don’t see them buying the world, if you can case anyone was For example, with my par- an efficient and agreeable issue and I am in love with it at all, unless they are pay for it, that is. wondering. ents’ insurance, I have to go to design). the idea he had. forced or required to do so.

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By DAVID C. REED fantastic, as usual. Staff writer The new cast members also did a great job in In the first “National adding to the movie. Treasure,” Ben Gates, Mirren’s performance as played by Nicholas Cage, the tough, yet caring steals the Declaration of teacher and linguist was Independence in order to well done. find a huge treasure of his- Harris also does a great torical significance to the job in portraying whole world. Wilkinson, the movie’s But the “National “villain.” Treasure” series did not The special effects were stop there. also well done. Recently, Cage returned At times, none were real- to play the same character ly needed, but, at other in “National Treasure: times, special effects defi- Book of Secrets.” nitely enhanced the action. Movie review From car chase scenes, a giant ancient square seesaw The new movie includes and the city of gold, the returning characters, as Courtesy photos effects were very well well as new cast members Above, Emily Appleton (Helen Mirren) helps Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage), done. and more clues. It also has Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger) interpret clues that lead to Cibola, the city of As far as historical facts secret passageways, adven- gold. Right, Gates and Chase, along with the rest of the crew, travel inside a go, the opening with secret passageway to Cibola. ture and the search for the Lincoln’s assassination is legendary golden city Patrick Gates, and Harvey The page implicates one England, the Oval office in movie’s title. somewhat true. Cibola. Keitel as agent Sadusky. of Gates’ ancestors, who Washington D.C. and, ulti- The characters keep find- Other information is Many of the cast from the New members to the cast had been considered a hero, mately, the city of Cibola. ing clues, secret drawers inaccurate, but still believ- first movie returned to play include Helen Mirren, who as a co-conspirator in the The hunt for the truth and secret passageways. able. It is best for people to the same characters in portrays Ben Gates’ mother, assassination of Abraham leads Gates to a predica- Some of the passageways enjoy “Book of Secrets” as “Book of Secrets.” Among Emily Appleton. Ed Harris Lincoln. ment. lead to danger, and one simply a movie. them are: Cage, Justin plays the part of Mitch Gates and his co-stars set He must kidnap the wrong move could bring a While the movie did have Bartha as Riley Poole and Wilkinson, the bad guy of out to discover the truth, all President of the United character to his or her some problems, it is still a Diane Kruger as Abigail sorts in “Book of Secrets.” while being chased by States because the next clue death. really good movie. Chase. The plot begins when a Wilkinson and his cohorts. is in the “Book of Secrets,” The actors did a great job The actors did a great Also returning were Jon page of John Wilkes The group’s journey a book only the president is of portraying their charac- job, and, overall, it gets Voight as Ben’s father, Booth’s diary turns up. sends them to France, allowed to see, thus the ters. The returning cast was four out of five stars.

Mishaps: Comin’ Back?! By DiRK Sweets, Treats & Eats Bagley by Erin Bagley Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients: ❏ 4-5 chicken breasts, cups boiling water) browned ❏ 1 1/2 cups uncooked ❏ 1 can cream of chicken rice soup ❏ 1/3 cup onions, ❏ 1 can cream of mush- chopped room soup ❏ 1/4 cup bell peppers, ❏ 3 chicken bouillion chopped cubes (dissolve in 2 ❏ 2 Tbsp. butter Directions: 1. Brown rice, onion and pepper in butter. 2. Put in 9x13 pan. 3. Mix soups with the dissolved bouillion mixture. 4. Pour over rice. 5. Place chicken breasts on top. 6. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.

‘I Am Legend’ full of suspense Humor-Scope By JAMIE CARRICK It s not your typical horoscope. Managing editor By Quiency Brannan

Will Smith’s latest action Brannan Mr. Moto’s Zodiac for Jan. 17 - Jan. 23 film, “I Am Legend,” based off the 1954 science fiction Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think of the beach. It’ll be a long time until you novel by Richard Matheson see it. Although I could say that work will consume your time, you know how much with the same name, has you procrastinate. reached near the top of the Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Water -- drink water this week and be merry. Just charts and sold out in some remember to be near a bathroom. theatres since its December Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): As a fish, you see most of the world (the world is 2007 release. 70 percent ocean) and you can certainly be expected to enjoy a life of experience. Courtesy photo Don’t be over zealous. Movie review Will Smith plays scientist Robert Neville, the last human Aries (March 21-April 19): Monkeys ... that is all I can say. And, truly, that is all The movie, which is set in survivor in New York City after a biochemical disease you really want to know about. the year 2012, uses a very broke loose in “I Am Legend.” Taurus (April 20-May 20): Well, you should definitely take the time to appreciate limited cast, since the main himself and Sam, who is One specific visual effect the smaller things in life. Go on a trip to the Aleutian Islands or Rhode Island. Just focus is on Smith’s portrayal only immune to airborne that impressed me happens have fun. of Robert Neville. strands of the virus. when Neville enters a pitch Gemini (May 21-June 21): Remember that, as a Gemini, you could potentially Neville is the last survivor As Neville follows his black room to chase Sam. have a copy of yourself somewhere in the world. If that copy happens to be Jessica living in New York City after daily routine, problems and While inside, he turns on his Alba, give me a call. a deadly, man-made bio- conflicts arise, which slowly flashlight. Cancer (June 22-July 22): Playing the lottery might not be your best chance at chemical virus wipes out make him start to lose his The camera shoots this getting rich, but you might as well try. Just don’t hold me responsible for your losses. much of the population. sanity. scene in such a way that the Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): As your inner lion emerges from hibernation for the com- He is virtually alone, “I Am Legend” definitely audience sees and experi- ing spring, remember that most people lean toward being vegetarian in some fashion. except for his trusty, trained lives up to its classification ences what Neville sees and Don’t overindulge your carnivorous nature. dog Samantha, wildlife (such as an action film. experiences. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As far as you go, I cannot see the future. Taking a as caribou and lions) and However, the movie is also Overall, “I Am Legend” guess, I would say it will all be OK. Remember to smile and laugh. mutated, deformed victims full of suspense, and crea- far surpassed my personal Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Aliens might invade the world this week, but you will of the virus who have tures often jump out and expectations. be fine. Just think happy thoughts and don’t go into any major cities. become savage and cannibal- startle the audience. For those of you who are Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There are monkeys in your future as well. Unlike istic. I also enjoyed the use of in the mood for a suspense- Aries, you’ll have no trouble from them, but buy a fly swatter anyway. Neville, who is trying to silence and bare sound ful, slightly scary action film, Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As far as half man/half whatever you are goes, find a cure for the virus, bat- effects and music, which and if you’re a huge Will just remember that you cannot vote in Nevada, driving drunk is still against the law tles the Infected on a daily added to the tone and setting Smith fan, “I Am Legend” is and Jay and Silent Bob rule. Parcheesi! basis and attempts to protect of the film. the movie for you. Lifestyles/Opinion Thursday, January 17, 2008 Page 5 The Southeastern The Luv SOSU’s Web site needs creativity I’m a proud student of “Where’s all the pic- is a reflection of the uni- Bug SOSU, but there is an Chanel tures?” versity’s atmosphere, its issue that I’ve been long- Turner Often high school vision and what it offers with Shea McFadden McFadden ing to rant about. seniors don’t get the students to assist them in Now, I’ve decided to no Contributing opportunity to visit col- preparing for a bright Dear Luv Bug: I dated most popular questions longer bite my tongue. writer leges before they apply to future. my ex-girlfriend about people have asked, and, Among other things, them, so they rely a lot on With that being said, two years, and, at first, unfortunately, there is no SOSU’s Web site seems to what is presented on the SOSU’s site gives the everything was great. straightforward be stuck in the dark ages. cafeterias and even recre- Web site. impression that SOSU is a Then, she started answer. I can understand the ational locations. Our site really disap- dull, boring place that doing this on-again-off- Long distance is dif- delay in renovating some They also had exciting points me, because, being only strives for the mini- again thing and would- ficult to deal with, and of the buildings and the front pages that posted very involved on campus, mum by not going the n’t pay much attention you have to have the expense of technology images of the latest cam- I know there are so many extra mile and adding to me. mindset and commit- offered at SOSU, but pus news, and tons sup- more activities going on some creativity to make a Now we see each other ment to be able to do updating our Web site is plied pictures throughout and tons of pictures post- page more visually attrac- all the time, and I still so. financially uncostly, and the entire Web site. ed in the newspaper that tive. have feelings for her. I If you feel that the there is no excuse why it In addition to these could possibly be reused It also implies that want to go out with her relationship has real has not been done. things, they offered infor- on our Web site. SOSU doesn’t make an again, but I don’t want potential and you truly My cousin is a senior at mation about the history Because young adults effort to stay technologi- to deal with her wishy- care for the other per- Allen High School and is of the university, along rely primarily on technol- cally current. washy lifestyle. son, then you will be considering coming to with some random inter- ogy for information, it is Thus, its students will What should I do? — able to find a way to SOSU next fall. esting facts. Every page imperative that SOSU get be behind and unprepared Anonymous make it work. This summer I was was visually appealing. up to date and begin to to compete in our rapidly Phone calls are very helping him research This did not apply to cater more to prospective growing computer savvy Dear Anonymous: If helpful. Keeping a information from several SOSU’s Web site. students through the inter- society. Although my cousin has you want to begin seeing consistent, open line of different colleges before net. This is a false impres- wanted to attend SOSU her again, that’s great. communication helps we visited the SOSU Web I believe this will be an sion of SOSU that I’ve for quite some time, he Some people say every- ease the fact that there site. awesome marketing strate- heard on more than one Other colleges offered was immediately turned gy for the recruitment occasion, and we should one deserves a second is distance between the virtual tours of the cam- off when he saw how office and demonstrate a make an effort to create a chance. two. pus. bland our Web site is. more accurate image of Web site that truly reflects Let her know how you As it was told to me, These tours included One of the main things SOSU to the world. all of the great aspects feel and emphasize the communication is the classrooms, libraries, he questioned was, A university’s Web site SOSU has to offer. fact that things have to key to all relationships. be different. Otherwise, Also, be sure to set Healthy Tips for Better Living: Genital herpes it will continue in the up dates in advance same cycle. where you can actually Provided by Student Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control If, for some reason, see each other. Genital herpes is a sexually found in and released from the Most people infected with diseases, including genital her- she doesn’t agree with Remember that transmitted disease (STD) sores that the viruses cause, but HSV-2 are not aware of their pes, is to abstain from sexual that, then it’s best to absence makes the caused by the herpes simplex they also are released between infection. However, if signs and contact or to be in a long-term move on and search for a heart grow fonder, so viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type outbreaks from skin that does symptoms occur during the first mutually monogamous relation- 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes not appear to be broken or to outbreak, they can be quite pro- ship with a partner who has been healthier relationship that being apart makes you is caused by HSV-2. have a sore. nounced. tested and is known to be unin- meets both you and your want to see that person Most individuals have no or Generally, a person can only The first outbreak usually fected. significant other’s expec- that much more each only minimal signs or symptoms get HSV-2 infection during sex- occurs within two weeks after Genital ulcer diseases can tations. day they’re away. from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infec- ual contact with someone who the virus is transmitted, and the occur in both male and female There’s nothing wrong tions. has a genital HSV-2 infection. sores typically heal within two genital areas that are covered or with expecting some- “The Luv Bug” is writ- When signs do occur, they typ- Transmission can occur from an to four weeks. protected by a latex condom, as thing out of a relation- ten by Shea McFadden, a ically appear as one or more infected partner who does not Other signs and symptoms well as in areas that are not cov- ship. Just remember that staff writer at The blisters on or around the genitals have a visible sore and may not during the primary episode may ered. or rectum. The blisters break, know that he or she is infected. include a second crop of sores, Correct and consistent use of it is 50-50. Southeastern. If you leaving tender ulcers (sores) that HSV-1 can cause genital her- and flu-like symptoms, including latex condoms can reduce the would like to e-mail your may take two to four weeks to pes, but it more commonly caus- fever and swollen glands. risk of genital herpes only when Dear Luv Bug: How do letters, send them to heal the first time they occur. es infections of the mouth and However, most individuals the infected area or site of poten- you make a long-dis- campus- Typically, another outbreak lips, so-called “fever blisters.” with HSV-2 infection may never tial exposure is protected. tance relationship work? [email protected]. All can appear weeks or months HSV-1 infection of the genitals have sores, or they may have Since a condom may not cover — Anonymous letters are anonymous, after the first outbreak. can be caused by oral-genital or very mild signs that they do not all infected areas, even correct unless otherwise stated, Although the infection can stay genital-genital contact with a even notice or that they mistake and consistent use of latex con- Dear Anonymous: That or you may choose a pen in the body indefinitely, the person who has HSV-1 infec- for insect bites or another skin doms cannot guarantee protec- number of outbreaks tends to tion. Genital HSV-1 outbreaks condition. tion from genital herpes. is, by far, one of the name. decrease over a period of years. recur less regularly than genital Most people diagnosed with a Persons with herpes should HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be HSV-2 outbreaks. first episode of genital herpes abstain from sexual activity with can expect to have several (typi- uninfected partners when lesions cally four or five) outbreaks or other symptoms of herpes are (symptomatic recurrences) with- present. Bookstore Corner in a year. Over time these recur- It is important to know that rences usually decrease in fre- even if a person does not have quency. any symptoms he or she can still From the Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore The signs and symptoms asso- infect sex partners. ciated with HSV-2 can vary Sex partners of infected per- greatly. sons should be advised that they National Campus Bestsellers Health care providers can may become infected. diagnose genital herpes by visual Sex partners can seek testing HARDCOVER inspection if the outbreak is typi- to determine if they are infected cal, and by taking a sample from with HSV. A positive HSV-2 the sore(s) and testing it in a lab- blood test most likely indicates a Fiction Non-Fiction oratory. HSV infections can be genital herpes infection. difficult to diagnose between Genital herpes can cause 1. Thousand Splendid Suns--Khaled Hosseini 1. I Am America (And So Can You!)--Stephen outbreaks. recurrent painful genital sores in 2. People of the Book--Geraldine Brooks Colbert Blood tests, which detect many adults, and herpes infec- 3. Plum Luck--Janet Evanovich 2. In Defense of Food: An Eater s Manifesto-- HSV-1 or HSV-2 infections, tion can be severe in people with 4. World Without End--Ken Follett Michael Pollan may be helpful, although the suppressed immune systems. 5. Star Wars: Darth Bane: Rule of Two--Drew 3. Secret--Rhonda Byrne results are not always clear-cut. Regardless of severity of Karpyshn 4. Dangerous Book for Boys--Conn Iggulden How common is genital herpes? symptoms, genital herpes fre- 6. Double Cross--James Patterson 5. Musicophilia--Oliver Sacks Results of a nationally represen- quently causes psychological 7. Almost Moon--Alice Sebold 6. Daring Book for Girls--Andrea Buchanan tative study show that genital distress in people who know herpes infection is common in they are infected. 8. For One More Day--Mitch Albom 7. Nine: Inside the Secret World of the the United States. In addition, genital HSV can 9. Diary of a Bad Year--J Coetzee Supreme Court--Jeffrey Toobin Nationwide, at least 45 million cause potentially fatal infections 10. Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao--Junot 8. Our Dumb World--The Onion people ages 12 and older, or one in babies. Diaz 9. Republic of Suffering: Death and the out of five adolescents and It is important that women American Civil War--Drew Faust adults, have had genital HSV avoid contracting herpes during 10. Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans infection. pregnancy because a first Enrich Themselves at Government Expense Between the late 1970s and episode during pregnancy causes (and Stick You with the Bill)--David Johnston the early 1990s, the number of a greater risk of transmission to Americans with genital herpes the baby. infection increased 30 percent. If a woman has active genital PAPERBACK Genital HSV-2 infection is more herpes at delivery, a cesarean common in women (approxi- delivery is usually performed. mately one out of four women) Fortunately, infection of a baby Fiction Non-Fiction than in men (almost one out of from a woman with herpes five). This may be due to male- infection is rare. 1. Atonement--Ian McEwan 1. Eat, Pray, Love--Elizabeth Gilbert to-female transmissions being Herpes may play a role in the 2. Kite Runner--Khaled Hosseini 2. Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on more likely than female-to male spread of HIV, the virus that 3. I Am Legend--Richard Matheson Reclaiming the American Dream--Barack transmission. causes AIDS. Herpes can make 4. Love in the Time of Cholera--Marquez Obama Is there a treatment for herpes? people more susceptible to HIV Garcia 3. Skinny Bitch--Kim Barnouin There is no treatment that can infection, and it can make HIV- 5. Water for Elephants--Sara Gruen 4. Three Cups of Tea--Greg Mortenson cure herpes, but antiviral med- infected individuals more infec- ications can shorten and prevent tious. 6. Gathering--Anne Enright 5. Into the Wild--Jon Krakauer outbreaks during the period of Men who would like to be 7. No Country for Old Men--Cormac McCarthy 6. Omnivore s Dilemma--Michael Pollan 7. Innocent Man--John Grisham time the person takes the med- tested for STDs can contact 8. Water for Elephants--Sara Gruen ication. Student Health Services at 745- 8. World is Flat--Thomas Friedman 9. What is the What--Dave Eggers In addition, daily suppressive 2867 to schedule an appoint- 10. Golden Compass--Philip Pullman 9. This Is Your Brain on Music--Daniel Levitin therapy for symptomatic herpes ment. Women who would like to 10. Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple can reduce transmission to part- be tested can contact the Bryan Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 ners. County Health Department at Pounds-or More!--David Zinczenko The surest way to avoid trans- 924-4285 to schedule an mission of sexually transmitted appointment. News Page 6 The Southeastern Thursday, January 17, 2008 SOSU releases Fall 2007 President’s Honor Roll

SOSU has released the Broken Bow: Melissa Ann Beller, Amanda Jane David Eugene Young Moyers: Kathleen Nicole Williams President’s Honor Roll for Shelton, Cecilia Pilar Stark, Blalock, Jared William Eufaula: Kevin Andrew Shadron Denton: Benjamin Weslee the Fall 2007 semester. To Erik John Young Bourne, Caryn Dennice Jones Okemah: Travis Levon Vance earn this distinction, stu- Bromide: Joshua Aaron Bradford, Destiny Dawn Fort Towson: Marsha K Wilson Flint: Stephany Danielle dents must complete a min- Arrington Brown, Randy Neal Bruce, Reynolds Ravia: Brenda Kay Monroe Crawford Burneyville: Whitney Jamie Juanice Carrick, Garvin: India I. Smith Sawyer: Kaleb Douglas Flower Mound: Benedict imum of 12 semester hours Lenora Kuykendall Miranda Larissa Caudill, Grant: Quiency Smith Hensley Campbell with a 4.0 grade-point aver- Caddo: Khara Elissa Chen Chen, Fei Chen, Brannan Thackerville: Daniel James Grand Prairie: Ashley age (no grade lower than A) Emerson, Ryan Sterlyn William Derek Coker, Hendrix: Jonathan A Hendrickson Elizabeth Graham Students are listed by per- Favors, Shanna Jo Hobbs, Christopher Earl Scott Cole, Garrett Tishomingo: Jennifer Gunter: Sheri Michele manent hometown: Kenneth Paul McLaughlin, Clifford Dale Thomas Cox, Hominy: Drew Allyn Deanne Powell Smith Scott Wesley Morgan, Megan Ann Crews, Megan Crawford, Kati Beth Ducker Tulsa: Rebecca Anne Howe: William Cass OKLAHOMA Shawn David Rowland, Elizabeth Dillow, Heather Hugo: Colby Ray Bryant, Blackmore, Stephanie French Achille: Jonda Lynn Tiffany Lynn White Diane Downs, Carrie Amy Delilah Hill, Marcel Elizabeth Heald Ivanhoe: Kirsty Elise Robinson Calera: Tanner Klein Daniele Edmondson, Stuart Gerard Turner Valliant: Paige Nicole Warburton Antlers: Alisha Marie Anderson, Caitlin Morgan Benjamin England, Lindsey Idabel: Kendall Michelle Guest McKinney: Alex Roy Flores Cockrill, Brittany Grace Coker, Candice L Dunn, Foster, Kristen Michelle Citty, Rebecca Jane Waurika: Jared Price Wood Nocona: Anthony Allain Phillips Nathaniel Earl Jackson, Fox, Sheila Deann Fraitas, Heathman, Criss Ann Huerta Ardmore: Samuel Joseph Lynsey Gay Robison, Robert Fielding Frederick, Roberts, Kristal Cherrelle TEXAS Pottsboro: Sean Greer Adams, Joshua Ben Ball, Crystal Renee’ Shupert Tonnie Lynn Harrison, Wharry Allen: Jerrod Daniel Lewis, Anna Norma Manfre Amanda Leigh Eads, Caney: Paula Marie Gregory Aaron Hightower, Kingston: Karen Sue Anderson, Ashley Ann Princeton: Chris Lee Page Mekenzi Ann Jean, Natalie Zachary Stephanie Elise Hodge, Maple Garner Richmond: Amy Marie Renee Miller, Krystal Leigh Cartwright: Randi Michelle Jennifer Michelle Horton, Krebs: Aaron Lee Bells: Misty Corrine Nobles Wood Myers, Debra Lynn Dollins, Lacy Jo Fitzgerald, Tiffany Dawn Jeter, Timmy Beshears Bonham: Whitney Michelle Sherman: Shatoja Vontre Parsons, Amanda Paige Matthew F Stringer Ray Johnson, Ali Fadel Lane: Connie S Kenyon Landers, Rachael LeAnne Gentry, Donald Joshua Punneo, Courtney R Tolar, Chandler: Eric Chase Mahdy, Keri Elizabeth Lone Grove: Elizabeth Ann Washington, Sarah Ann Harris, Gloria Marie James Cody Wallis, Freeman Martindale, Britney Danielle St Clair Wood Henson, Ashlee Nicole Matthew Robert Ward Choctaw: Joseph Ryan McCuller, Megan Leigh Madill: Brian Ray Ayres, Carrollton: Krista Karen Lemon, Paige Leann Atoka: Sharon Ann Calvin, McAllister McDaniel, Breck Alan Lauren Alicia Smith, Angie Stamp McCoy Trista Nicole Hall, Tucker Clarita: Lynn Marie Ables McGough, Anthony Dean Denise Wright Coppell: Meagan Danae Sulphur Springs: Amanda James Harrison, Anamari Coalgate: Brian B Pope Moore, Jade Elizabeth Marietta: Lizette Viridiana Newman Jean Brock Holcomb, Jennifer Ellan Colbert: Rebekah Denise Moore, Shayla Dawn Aldama, Johnie Ruth Crandall: Kacey Diane Telephone: Courtney Lynn Larue, Christopher Ryan Molina, Amber Michelle Nesby, Whitney Nicole Dewbre, Tommi Jean Russell Rice Van Alstyne: Jodi Lynn Mingus, David Ralph Ray, Sanders, Lindsay Michelle Norris, Robert Terry Pierce, Merriman, David Clifton Dallas: Meg McKenzie Buswell Maranda Marie Smith Washer Rachelle N. Reeder, Krissie Reed Cook Whitesboro: Christina Bennington: Ashley Lynn Duncan: Catherine Jane Richardson, Sarah McAlester: Daphnie JoAnn Denison: Marsella M Lynne Nicholas Doshier Elizabeth Brunet Ann Robison, Jessica Marie Boyle, Nolen James Lake Allgood, Stephanie Ann Willis: Christine Caylin Bokoshe: Kristi Diana Durant: Sadira Faythe Abu- Safe, Ryan Dale Steward, Mead: Charles Martin Bowling, Daniel Alan Mudrick Goins Arja, Kevin R Ashley, Torrey Garrett Tynes, Johnson Gurley, Arthur John Mehos, Boswell: Dawn Rena Joseph John Baker, Adam Samuel Lawson West, Milburn: Leigh Mae Jennifer Jo Miles, Terry OTHER OUT OF STATE Percer, Cayce Lynette Tyler Bartholomew, Joshua Taylor Nicole Williams, Isenberg, Joshua Allen Columbus Nicholas, Billy Henderson, Nev.: Kristen Roark Adrian Bell, Jonathan Paul Cristi Diahann Young, Mayo Bert White, Connie Sue Brianna Donahue SSS from page 2 Practical advice for new college students By KEVIN ASHLEY change in your life. semester. money’s worth. Ed Furst started at the end of October. Contributing writer The first step is to get an Start with getting organized. Also, it is really embarrass- He came to SOSU with 17 years of agenda book. This means taking a look at ing to tell someone that you experience as a licensed professional Your first day of classes may This may seem silly, but, in your schedule and going to failed a class because you just counselor. feel overwhelming. You might all reality, this will be your best find the classes that you are didn’t show up. Furst is also the author of a newly pub- even have a sense of self- friend for the next few months. taking beforehand. These steps are all good steps lished book titled “Don’t Think doubt. Write down everything in Another great tip is to GO to make you feel a little more REACT! Attaining Peak Performance Relax; these feelings are nor- this book. TO CLASS. relaxed while you adjust to col- Through Athletic Emotional mal. They will ease up once Write down test dates when This is probably one of the lege life. Intelligence.” you become familiar with tak- they are given, the moment that most important of all It may seem intimidating at “I feel fortunate to be part of the ing this major step in your life. they are given. of these steps. first, but just remember Student Support Services team and I’m There are a number of steps Write down important phone The professors do that you will get used looking forward to getting to know the to take to help you prepare for numbers for group projects and not lose sleep if you to it. faculty and students at SOSU” Furst said your new college experience. e-mails of students and instruc- do not come to It will get easi- “Coming alongside people and helping These steps should help ease tors. class. er and, soon, them realize their potential in acade- the stress and make you feel a The next thing that you need You are paying you will feel mics, athletics and career” is what Furst bit more comfortable with this to do is to try and plan out your for it so get your right at home. says he enjoys most about his job. ATTENTION SOSU STUDENTS: Looking for a JOB? News/Photo Thursday, January 17, 2008 Page 7 The Southeastern Capturing a historical gem

Photo by GLEN BURKE

Photo by KRISTIN MAYHEW Glen Burke’s Basic Photography class visited Ft. Washita last semester and took photos of the fort, which served as a frontier outpost during the Civil War. Top left, members of the SOSU photography class check out the surrey with the fringe on top. Standing in front from left to right are Josh McMullin and Cody Breeden. Seated from left to right are Trista Hall, Elizabeth Dillow, Montana Roper, Kristin Mayhew, Doris Bruce and Stormy Lewis. Standing beside is Michael Battiest. Left, Kristin Mayhew puts her camera down long enough to show some affection for the Ft. Washita post dog. Above, Montana Roper searches for a good picture inside one of the houses. Photo by ELIZABETH DILLOW Graduates recognized at SOSU fall commencement Southeastern held its fall Thralls Hartshorne: Clay Carter Getto, Albert R. Maeder, Bells: Lindsey Haislip, Tom Bean: Kristin Nicole commencement ceremony Caney: Ryan Don McDonald Joseph J. Rathert Jeremy H. Taylor Pettit Dec. 15, with former bas- Richardson, Cassie D. Haworth: Candelon Joy Okemah: Robert Anderson Blue Ridge: Ashley Marie Trophy Club: Zachary ketball standout Crystal Watson Burns, Jennifer LaVonne Oklahoma City: Jayme Johnson, Amanda Ranay Holden Shuster Robinson as the guest Cartwright: Susan Elaine Storey Lee Baker, Matthew Reed Love Van Alstyne: Jennifer speaker. The following fall Lancaster Heavener: John A. Ford Colter, Everett L. Davis, Bonham: Lori Michelle Marie LaVake graduates are listed by state Choctaw: William Charles Hobart: David James Christopher B. Green, Polly, Jamey Sisk West: Patrick Keel Herring and permanent hometown: Wirstrom Mathis Justin Howard, Lewis Akira Dallas: Billie Jo Blocker Whitesboro: Ben McKnight Coalgate: Stephen Wayne Holdenville: Ravyn Marie Jackson, Randal LLoyd Denison: Terry Ray , Debra A. Pierson, Angela OKLAHOMA Hamilton, Kaci Bills Koen, Hitt, Robyn Micol Hitt, Jones, Aaron Keith Bilbrey, Jennifer Blount, M. Stanberry Achille: Kathryn Faye Pamela Looney Melissa Jo Scott Sandefur, Bonnie S. Nicholas Dwain Bowers, Whitewright: Bonnie Wall DeCaire, Casey Michelle Colbert: Jeremy Paul Hominy: Drew Allyn Sandmann, David Laraine Renee Evans, Wylie: Daniel Aaron Leonard, Melissa Dawn Arnette, Amy Carlene Crawford Lawrence Simms, Taylor Thomas James Haas, Luke Cooper Marksberry Blackshear, Mitchell Hugo: Aaron Cole, Joel Ann Williams Aaron Holmes, Lyndol Dow Ada: Lilly Kay Wynn Bledsoe, Verinda Faye Christian Jamar Pittsburg: Travis Ryan Bell Irby, Leah Andre’l OTHER OUT OF STATE Antlers: Sydney N. Kellett, Rushing, Christopher R. Idabel: Noha M. Ahmad, Rattan: Crystal M. Beller, Marburger, Andrea Nicole San Diego, Calif.: Tiffany Tandy Leah Low, Jairus Shields Wanda Marie Brisbois, Kelli Bryant C. Henslee, Caleb Miers, Danielle Leigh M. Dupree Stephen Martin, Randa Coleman: Tiffany Amber Jean Brumley, Steve Butler, Samuel Taylor Mihm, Jennifer J. Miles, Port Richey, Fla.: Jason Shea Mills Palmer, John Davis Walters Amanda Ashley Colson, Ringling: Clayton B. Smith Laura Reyes, Michael Carl Graves, Shelena M. Ardmore: Britney Michelle Comanche: Mark Andrew Wendi Charisse Driver, Ripley: Shawn Ryan Shane Stone, Michelle Thomas Baxter, Susan R. Bolles, Monteith David Frank Elmquist, McKee Leigh Thomason, Bethany Alta, Iowa: J. W. Nelson Jessica Taylor Dunham, Durant: Lesli Renee Vickie Elaine Franks, Savanna: Megan Renae J. Walters, Bethany Lynn Humboldt, Iowa: Cole D. Shae Brooke Holmes, Toni Arnold, Abbey Mae Jeffery M. Henderson, Rumsey Ward, Angela Marie Edge Elaine O’Brien, Christine Belcher, Kristin LeAnn Rhonda Renae Reid Shawnee: Ricky Lawrence Williams Spring Hill, Kan.: Jessica Vreugdenhil, Elizabeth Blalock-Mayhew, Lesa B. Kemp: Mark C. Mitchell White Dorchester: Moses Frank Dawn Hocker Deann Williams Bradley, Jeremy Thomas Kingston: Connie S. 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Sports calendar Savage Storm senior ■ To have your Ladies finish strong team’s schedule list- leads way for team ed, call 745-2983, or The Savage Storm By BLAKE ALLEN absences e-mail:campus- women’s basketball team Staff writer from see- pages@ gmail.com. got a season-high 19 points ing her off the bench from Kacey Jessica Hocker has become family. MEN”S Russell en route to a 68-64 a household name around “My par- BASKETBALL win over Midwestern State Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium ents don’t as she continues to lead the Jan. 23 @ Saturday afternoon at get to Bloomer Sullivan Gym. Lady Savage Storm to suc- come Southwestern, 8 p.m. Hocker The Savage Storm fin- cess, while breaking records watch ished the out-of-division along the way. Jan. 26 @ Texas games much since they live competition with a 9-6 Hocker enjoys playing for A&M-Commerce, 4 out of state,” Hocker pointed record after winning their SOSU Head Coach Darin p.m. out. last two outings. Grover. She made an immediate Ashley Tucker chipped in “I like the intensity he impact at Southeastern, earn- Jan. 30 @ Cameron, 15 points, including three brings to practices and the ing All-LSC honorable men- 8 p.m. three-pointers, while games,” Hocker said. tion in the 2003-04 season Jessica Hocker added 11 The elementary education while averaging 12.7 points Feb. 2 vs UCO, 8 points, all of which came major hopes this will be her per game. Her sophomore p.m. in the second half. most memorable season as year she had a career high six Tucker’s clutch perfor- she and the rest of the Lady steals at Drury before sustain- Feb. 6 @ East mance against Midwestern, Savage Storm try to win the ing a season-ending knee Central, 8 p.m. combined with her out- LSC North and make a deep injury. standing play against post-season run. Hocker started all 27 games Feb. 9 vs Tarleton four days earlier, Hocker left Spring Hill High her junior year and was third Northeastern, 8 p.m. earned her LSC North HENRY L. CECIL/The Southeastern School in Kansas as the on the squad in scoring aver- Player of the Week honors. Freshman guard Jasmine Hughey puts up a jump shot school’s all-time leader in aging 12.4 points. Last season, against Midwestern State Saturday. SOSU won 68-64. Feb. 13 vs Destiny Brown con- scoring and steals. Along with Hocker was honorable men- Southwestern, 8 p.m. trolled the boards for the Gann three. Ashley Tucker put on a being a McDonald’s All- tion all-conference while aver- Storm, racking up a game- Southeastern slowly show as they combined for American nominee, she was aging 11 points and 4.4 Feb. 20 vs Cameron, high 16 rebounds to help whittled the Mustang lead 33 points and eight assists an all-state selection three rebounds. 8 p.m. SOSU outrebound the down until a Hocker lay on the night. Hocker posted times and a three-time league When she’s not on the hard- Mustangs 42-40. up, her first points of the 18 while Tucker added 15. MVP. wood, Jessica stays busy. “I Feb. 23 vs Texas Hocker also dished out game, at the 8:53 mark tied Destiny brown was limit- Unfortunately, being so far enjoy shopping and spending A&M-Commerce, 8 five assists, while Tucker the score at 48-48. ed offensively, but contin- away from home means long time with friends,” she said. p.m. was right behind with four. At the 6:54 mark, SOSU ued her strong play on the SOSU started slow out of took its first lead of the boards by pulling down 10 Feb. 27 vs East the gate, falling behind 7-0 game on a Russell jumper. rebounds on the night. Men’s basketball Central, 8 p.m. before a Channing Gann That Russell bucket keyed The game was close three got the Storm on the an 8-0 run that gave the early, with SOSU scoring Storm a 58-50 lead with first but not being able to Mar. 1 @ UCO, 8 board. 4:06 to play. shake the TexAnns as they an uphill struggle p.m. After picking up a little momentum, SOSU took a A pair of Tucker free battled back-and-forth to a The Southeastern 10-9 lead, but a 13-0 run by throws at the 1:40 mark 15-14 Storm lead with 8:04 Women’s the Mustangs left the gave SOSU a 66-55 lead, to play in the half. men’s basketball BaSKETBALL Storm down 22-10. but MSU answered with A 10-0 run by SOSU team forced nine-straight points to cut opened the game up, giving Midwestern State Jan. 23 @ MSU would take a 14- point lead before a Brown the Storm lead to 66-64 the Storm a 25-14 lead into 21 turnovers, Southwestern, 6 p.m. lay up triggered a 14-0 run with :18 to play. with 3:47 remaining in the but a late come- that culminated on a However, two more half. back fell just short Jan. 26 @ A&M- Russell lay up that tied the Tucker free throws with TSU, however, answered as MSU held on Commerce, 2 p.m. game at 27-27 with 5:12 to :16 preserved the 68-64 and posted a 10-3 run to for a 54-50 win play in the half. win for the Storm. trim the margin to 28-24 at Saturday afternoon The Storm were equally halftime. at Bloomer Jan. 30 @ Cameron, Each team traded a field goal before MSU got a pair successful against Tarleton SOSU opened the second Sullivan Gym. 6 p.m. of free throws to take a 31- State Jan. 10 When they half with eight-straight The Savage 29 lead at halftime. handed the visitors a 59-42 points and moved its lead Storm forced more Feb. 2 vs UCO, 6 MSU got four quick defeat to snap a four-game into double-figures. turnovers than p.m. points in during the second losing skid at Bloomer The Storm outscored TSU they gave up, and half to take a 35-29 lead, Sullivan Gym. 19-11 down the stretch to outscored the but SOSU answered with a Jessica Hocker and nab the 59-42 win. Feb. 6 @ East Mustangs in the second half. Central, 6 p.m. Late Wednesday scores Former footballer Ken Reed led gets opportunity SOSU in scoring Feb. 9 vs SOSU basketball at Northeastern with 18 points, Northeastern, 6 p.m. with OKC team while Kyric Men Women Former SOSU standout Rambo chipped in Feb. 13 vs Romar Crenshaw was 13. Southwestern, 6 p.m. assigned to the Oklahoma Reed also pulled SOSU 55 SOSU 63 City Yard Dawgz of the down a game-high Arena 2 league, which fea- 12 rebounds, while Feb. 20 vs Cameron, NSU 71 NSU 78 tures teams in Oklahoma Nate Pope added HENRY L. CECIL/The Southeastern 6 p.m. LSC games highlight baseball season City and Tulsa. seven. Freshman forward Ken Reed gets Crenshaw, a 6-0 wide MSU got on the open for a shot against Midwestern Feb. 23 vs Texas The Savage Storm base- Division II College World receiver/defensive back, board first, and Saturday. The Storm lost 54-50. A&M-Commerce, 6 ball team will host 22 home Series. spent the 2004 and 2005 took a quick 6-0 The loss was the second p.m. games this season. Other LSC teams visiting seasons on the Denver lead, and led 9-2 with straight home LSC confer- Play begins Feb. 15 when Durant this spring include Broncos practice squad. 16:01 to play in the half. ence defeat for SOSU. LSC foe Angelo State vis- Cameron, Abilene Christian Crenshaw had an out- SOSU got back-to-back Feb. 27 vs East On Jan. 10, Tarleton State its. and West Texas A&M. standing career at SOSU. buckets by Rambo and Central, 6 p.m. handed the Savage Storm a The Rams are defending Non-conference home He played four years for Reed to trail by just three, 59-40 defeat at Bloomer conference champions and games will be against The Storm, finishing his but the Mustangs slowly Sullivan Gym. Mar. 1 @ UCO, 6 regional champs. Ouachita, Henderson and pulled away again to take a eligibility in 2003. Ken Reed led the Savage p.m. They appeared in the 2007 Southern Arkansas. 22-14 lead with 7:04 While at SOSU, Storm on the night with 13 Crenshaw became the remaining. The Storm rallied with a points, while Kyric Rambo school’s all-time leading 7-0 run to cut the deficit to chipped in 11. Reed also receiver with 3,133 yards 22-21, but MSU scored the posted a game-high nine and was a finalist for the last seven points of the half rebounds, while J.R. prestigious Harlon Hill to take a 29-22 lead at half- Moody added six. Trophy, an award given time. Turnover woes continued annually to the top player MSU continued to hold to hurt the Storm which in NCAA Division II. SOSU down early in the had 24 turnovers on the Crenshaw was chosen as second half, climbing out night. The Texans used that one of the conference’s top to a 47-33 lead with 9:58 to to mount a 25-11 advan- 75 players of all-time. play in the game. tage in points off He holds LSC records The Storm were not fin- turnovers. for receiving yards per ished, however, as a Will The second half was a game, receiving yards per Robinson jumper followed slugfest, as SOSU trimmed catch, receiving touch- by a Rambo three pointer the lead to single-digits at downs, all-purpose yards keyed the slow comeback 35-27 with 14:54 to play. in a single game and was until SOSU had trimmed That was as close as they the 2001 scoring leader. the deficit to 51-48 with would get as the offense The Oklahoma City Yard 2:19 remaining. slowed and TSU outscored Dawgz open the 2008 sea- The teams traded buck- the Storm 24-13 over the son April 5 when they host ets, but an MSU free throw remainder of the ball game the Arkansas Twisters at with :11 to play fashioned to fashion the final score of 7:05 p.m. the final of 54-50. 59-40.