The Bat A Student Publication of Paris Junior College Thursday, September 25, 2014 “The Friendliest College In The South” Volume 90, No. 1 Theater Season Opens

“God of Carnage” this weekend September 25, 2014 2 Sports The Bat The Bat Soccer season kicks The student publication of Paris Junior College since 1925 off with a new coach Member amber campbell Texas Intercollegiate Press Association staff writer

Texas Community New season, new coach: College a fresh start. The men’s and Journalism Association women’s PJC soccer teams are off and running. “Once the season started, Comments and views in the women put together four The Bat, a student pub- consecutive wins,” Head Coach lication of Paris Junior John Cossaboon said. “The men College, reflect thoughts have run into some problems and opinions of indi- but most games have just been vidual writers not neces- a goal difference.” sarily the views of other Men’s and women’s soccer students, staff members, began their seasons in August. faculty, administrative Conditioning and practices two Courtesy Photo offices, or the PJC Board times a day got them ready for Sophomore, Jessica Bogy, battles for a ball while playing against of Regents. Eastern Oklahoma College in a non-conference game. what they were going to be doing on the field. Staff The new head coach, John the time he has been here. season, the men’s season record “The women’s team has sits at one win, seven losses, and Editor Cossaboon, is originally from Taylor Mccloure Rochester, New York. Before responded well to any change zero ties. the women’s season coming to PJC, Cossaboon in formation we have made; my record is six wins, two losses, Staff Writers/ was the men’s head coach at only hope is to see them start and one tie. Photographers The University Of The Ozarks connecting more on the field,” Practices are the key to the Amber Campbell for five years. He has both Cossaboon said. “With the men, game. Cossaboon said the teams Michaela Phillips international and National they have a steady approach to practice hard and that is exactly Collegiate Athletic Association their game which I want to see what he likes to see. Adviser (NCAA) division 1 experience. improve as the season moves “If players are showing up Sharon Dennehy Cossaboon has seen much along.” late, not caring, or not putting improvement in both teams in With a hard start to the effort into the sessions, then we Cover Photo are all just wasting our time,” Haley Hines and Dalton Cossaboon said. “But I have no Smith play Annette and Alan complaints on what the players Raleigh in the PJC Theater bring to practice and my hope department’s opening show is to get them better and better.” “God of Carnage,” directed by drama instructor/ play Being his first year, producer Alex Peevy. The Cossaboon likes what the teams play is this weekend in the have to offer. Ray Karrer Theater at 7:30 “(I enjoy) the traveling, the p.m. Thursday- Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. camaraderie, and the effort Admission is $10 or free both teams put into practice and with PJC ID. This play is not games,” Cossaboon said. recommended for a younger Courtesy Photo audience, as there will be The men’s soccer team focuses on warming up for their game some adult language. against Eastern Oklahoma. September 25, 2014 The Bat Sports 3 Sports Schedules Dragon

Men’s Soccer Puffs September 27 Northeast Texas CC Mt. Pleasant, TX 4 p.m. September 30 Rose State College Midwest City, OK 3 p.m. October 3 Laredo Community College Laredo, TX 2 p.m. Paris Campus October 4 Coastal Bend College Beeville, TX TBA October 10 Tyler Junior College Paris, TX 4 p.m. Skate/Golf Night October 11 Jacksonville College Paris, TX 4 p.m. Family Fun Center in October 14 Hill College Hillsboro, TX 4 p.m. Paris is hosting a skate/golf October 18 Northeast Texas CC Paris, TX 4 p.m. night on September 30 from October 21 Mountain View College Dallas, TX 4 p.m. 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.. October 25 San Jacinto College Houston, TX 3 p.m. Student Organization Fair Students are invited to the Student Organizations Fair outside the student center on Women’s Soccer October 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 27 Northeast Texas CC Mt. Pleasant, TX 2 p.m. September 30 Rose State College Midwest City, OK 1 p.m. Graduation October 10 Tyler Junior College Paris, TX 2 p.m. Announcement October 11 Jacksonville College Paris, TX 2 p.m. The graduation application October 14 Hill College Hillsboro, TX 2 p.m. deadline for students who October 18 Northeast Texas CC Paris, TX 2 p.m. want their names to appear October 23 Navarro College Paris, TX 3 p.m. in the graduation program is November 21 at 5 p.m. All applications after this deadline will be processed but the students name may not appear in the gradua- tion ceremony program. Fall Graduation ceremonies are Volleyball December 12. Apply at the Registrar’s Office. Greenville Campus September 27 Brookhaven College Paris, TX 12 p.m. October 1 Panola College Carthage, TX 7 p.m. Taco day October 8 Navarro College Corsicana, TX 7 p.m. Taco day will be held at October 11 Eastfield College Mesquite, TX 12 p.m. the Greenville campus from October 15 Trinity Valley CC Paris, TX 7 p.m. 12-1 p.m. on October 15. October 18 Lamar-Port Arthur Paris, TX 2 p.m. October 20 Seminole College Seminole, OK 6 p.m. Sulphur Springs October 22 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX 7 p.m. November 4 NCTC Gainesville, TX 6 p.m. Ice Cream Social On October 8, at 12-1 p.m. there will be an Ice Cream Social at the Sulphur Springs campus. September 25, 2014 4 Features The Bat Make the most of college: join! PJC offers variety of clubs, organizations to get you involved African-American Eco Club Student Union H.A.R.T.S Club The Eco Club is open to all students on The H.A.R.T.S Club is open for any This student union is open to all stu- the Greenville Campus that wish to learn student interested in heating, air condition- dents who wish to learn more about the more about the environment, growing ing, and the refrigeration field. This year achievements of people of African Ameri- healthy vegetables, sustaining a healthy this club will be traveling to Fort Smith, can descent while promoting awareness lifestyle, recycling, composting, water Arkansas to the Rheem Air Conditioning and respect for their contributions. This conservation, and generally preserving the Factory. The purpose of this club is to de- organization meets on Tuesdays at 12:30 in eco-system. The Eco Club currently meets velop industry awareness and student suc- the Student Center in room 205. on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. on the Green- cess. Their next meeting will be October 2 ville campus. For information on partici- at 5 p.m in the Workforce Training Center pating, contact one of the advisers, sociolo- room 906. The Blend Club gy instructor Jon Rutherford, jrutherford@ parisjc.edu; history instructor Matt White, This club is devoted to helping students [email protected]; or Greenville Cam- understand and appreciate the differences pus Director John Shasteen, jshasteen@ in the cultures and traditions of others. This parisjc.edu. organization is open for all students who are interested in creating cultural aware- ness in their community. The meetings are Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. in the back room of the Wesley Center. For more information on the Paris campus, contact Kelli Ebel at [email protected]. For information on the Greenville and the Sulphur Springs cam- puses, contact Mayra Cummings at mcum- [email protected].

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James Hayes, a member of the H.A.R.T.S Club, teaches people how to shoot marsh- Courtesy Photo mallows through a homemade gun at Drag- onFest.

The Eco Club took a field trip to the Hunt County Heritage Garden in Greenville, Fri- Delta Psi Omega day, Sept. 19, with advisers John Shasteen, Greenville Campus Director, and Matt White, Delta Psi Omega is the National The- Courtesy Photo history instructor. Here, students listen as atre Honor Society for two year students. White, front, talks about some of the plant- Drama students are encouraged to join. Sulphur Springs members of The Blend re- ings in the garden. The club members were This semester this club will host UIL One- ceived their t-shirts at the first meeting. Bob- looking for inspiration for their garden on the Act-Play contests, and a variety of other by Goldsmith, Christian Gutierrez, Leonel Greenville campus. The students are, from educational and social activities. For more Sanchez, Alfonso Gonzalez, Stephanie Brad- left, Hunter Choate, Preston Evans, Mandy information contact William Walker at ford, Ida Lou Fry, Elizabeth Russell. Stanley, and Ruby Leyva. [email protected]. September 25, 2014 The Bat News 5

Jewelry Technology Student Government Association Student Association

This association works to improve the work of students who are learning about horology and gemology. It also works to keep students interested in activities going on in the Paris campus. The next meeting of this association is Monday, September

29 at 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Ap- Taylor McCloure/The Bat plied Sciences Bilding room 126. Kenneth Webb talks to the Student Government Association about events like homecoming, voter registration month, and officer elections in the September 22 meeting. The SGA is an open organization that provides policy making decisions for the student body and organiza- Phi Theta Kappa tions. The SGA promotes the best interests of students in their decision making. Meetings are held on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center in room 205 for anyone interested in Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor joining. society for 2-year colleges. Students that have completed 12 semester hours and have a grade point average of 3.5 or high- Student Veterans Organization er can be members of Phi Theta Kappa. The next meeting for the Paris campus is Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 12:30 p.m. in the Stu- A new club welcomes student veterans dent Center in room 205. The next meeting taylor mccloure help them get through school. It will help for the Greenville campus is Wednesday, editor them become more successful when they Oct. 1 at 12:20 p.m. in GC 122. The Sul- have each other,” Smith said. phur Springs next meeting is on Thursday, The Student Veterans Organization is a There are currently about 200 students Oct. 2 at 12:20 p.m. in the SSC Conference new organization at Paris Junior College. using some kind of military benefits at Room. Open not to just veterans, but to their fam- Paris Junior College. The new Student Vet- ily members and to anyone who supports erans Organization has plans on how help the military as well. Each Paris Junior Col- assist these students in their educational lege campus will have a Student Veterans Student Art League goals. Organization. “I sent out an interest e-mail last semes- “We started the Veterans Organization The Student Art League is open for ev- ter just to see if anyone would be interested at the end of last semester,” said Jennifer ery student in the Paris campus who is in- in this, and I got about 50 e-mails back Smith, veteran’s specialist and staff ad- terested in the visual arts. This semester the from all three campuses from people who viser of the Student Veterans Organization Student Art League is hosting a dragon art wanted to be a part of something like this,” for the Paris campus. “It’s basically an or- contest. To enter this competition, students Smith said. ganization to promote fellowship and ca- must submit their work of a dragon by Oct. The meetings for the Student Veteran maraderie between those who served in a 10. Entry drop off is in the art building. Organization will be held in ITV rooms, so military service.” All of the entries will be on display at the that members will be able to see each oth- This organization will help student vet- Dragon Art Show on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 4:30 er from the different campuses. The time erans learn about veteran’s benefits as well to 6 p.m. in the art building. Prizes will be and locations for meetings are still in the as academic scholarships. The student vet- given at this date. The Art League will also works. Please contact Jennifer Smith from erans will participate in community service host a silent auction in the PJC Library on the Paris campus at [email protected] projects this semester such as Toys for Tots October 6-9. These items will be ready for for any questions about the future meet- and will participate in the Veterans Day pick-up October 10-14 in the PJC Library. ings or Allen Williams, faculty adviser, at service this year. [email protected]. Anyone located at “We’re definitely trying to get this the Greenville or Sulphur Springs campus group of students together, because they can e-mail David Larkin, faculty adviser, share a common experience that the ci- at [email protected] with any questions. vilian population doesn’t understand. It’s good if they have each other to lean on to September 25, 2014 6 News The Bat Welcome to DragonFest

MICHAELA PHILLIPS As Pyro, PJC’s dragon mascot, gave out STAFF WRITER balloons to children, some young Daniell Mckee Dance Company dancers put on a performance for the audience. To welcome the community into a new Rita Tapp, PJC registrar, took home the school year, PJC had the first DragonFest first place trophy for her strawberry ice on Saturday, Sept. 6 in front of the Math and Science Building. It was a day of fun with games and bounce houses, as well as information booths set out to showcase PJC’s clubs and organizations. Many participated in Zumba and Jazzercise. Free cotton candy was provided by the Financial Aid Office and Phi Theta Kappa members gave out free Pyro temporary tat- toos to the children. Jack Brown, biology Michaela Phillips / The Bat instructor, showed off his coral snake to Phi Theta Kappa members, Breanna Dunken Michaela Phillips / The Bat onlookers and even let them pet the scaly and Jeramy Howell put a temporary dragon Biology instructor, Jack Brown shows off his reptile. tattoo on one of the children attending Drag- snake at DragonFest. onFest. Constitution Celebration Students study government, play Constitution Jeopardy

Amber Campbell / The Bat Paris government instructor, RuthAnn Alsobrook, conducts Amber Campbell / The Bat Amber Campbell / The Bat Jeopardy in Paris. David Larkin The winning team in Paris for Jeopardy was from the Texas Insti- Manuel Loya helps conduct Con- played the game in Greenville tute of Jewelry. From left, Rachel Watson, Elizabeth Dowds and Jon stitution Jeopardy by wearing a with students. David Wiley. revolutionary war uniform. September 25, 2014 The Bat News 7 PJC celebrates freedom to read

michaela phillips for the authors who were per- staff writer secuted for their writings. Mason’s choice, Erich On September 24 for Maria Remarque, the author Banned Books Week, English of “All Quiet on the Western instructor, Diann Mason read Front,” was German and was an excerpt from “All Quiet on writing from the point of view the Western Front” to bring of a World War I soldier. It awareness to banned books. tells about how gruesome and Others who signed up to devastating war can be and in read during the “Banned Book the eyes of Adolf Hitler, war Readout” in the PJC library was something to be joyful were Pam Hunt, Katlyn Wood, about. So Hitler banned the Carl Covert, and Natasha book in Germany and anyone Whitaker. caught reading it was shot on Banned Books Week is cel- sight. ebrated the last week of Sep- The book, today, remains tember. Activities bring aware- among those challenged each ness to banned or challenged year and listed on the Ameri- books but also celebrate the can Library Association’s Michaela Phillips / The Bat freedom to read. The week can Banned Books list. Diann Mason reads from “All Quiet on the Western Front” as Bo also be a time of remembrance Pruitt listens in the PJC Library. Auto. Home. Personal. LOANS ´íıŽPğďqíà

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