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Friday, October 5, 2001 Campus news, campus views from Southeastern Oklahoma State University Volume 82 No. 7 Campus Calendar Computing keeps SOSU running 0 Do you have an item for The Southeastern's Campus Calendar? Include By BECKY WESTBROOK business for eight years, devel­ dates and contact phone Staff Writer oping tracking systems that u numbers. Fax them at least would monitor job systems and Academic Computing Program a week in advance to 745- productivity for manufacturing Director Johnny Johnson and his /t runs in 7475. companies. staff work behind the scenes to "It's really boring stuff to the cycles with fall keep programs, computers and rest of the world, but I always usually being the SOSU theatre life in general running smoothly enjoyed it." he said. "The Audience." written here at Southeastern. Virtually Johnson came to SOSU about busiest. and directed by SOSU the­ no one on campus knows their a year and a half ago, when the -- SHAWN RIDENOUR atre student Starr department exists, but they campus networking system was Hardgrove, performs for Computer Technician almost hope it stays that way. in a state of disrepair and the one night only Monday. "If we get recognition, it's average campus PC was 4 1/2 Oct. 8, in University Center W because we messed up." years old. year, an Academic Computer 300. The play, which Johnson said this week. "Four and a half years is old in begins at 8 p.m. and is free A team of two technicians, a Replacement Policy was the computer world. We set to approved, which is a rotating to students, faculty and help desk manager, a network work replacing the old comput­ plan that allows for the replace­ staff members holding an administrator, and a webmaster, ers immediately, and we're ment of approximately one-third SOSU ID card, is about an along with Johnson and seven almost through with that of the computers used by faculty or staff every year. usher at one of the last of student workers, are responsible process," Johnson said. the grand old movie for the almost 600 computers on "This way. no PC on campus Johnson and his staff have sev­ will ever be more than 3 years palaces currently featuring campus. Together, the depart­ eral programs in the works, old." Johnson said. a Charlie Chaplin film fes­ ment handles all computer-relat­ aside from just taking care of the Academic Computing is also tival. The usher. Sigmund, ed requests, from answering problems that arise and the calls working on a program called the lets theatregoers into the questions and debugging or that come in every day. Last Systems Management Server, private lives and loves of installing software and hardware which is a Microsoft program the Film festival's audience to managing the campus net­ with management capabilities members. The play con­ work. thai allow diagnostics and trou­ tains mature subject matter Stats "We usually get about 50 or bleshooting of system desktops and language. more calls per day right now. It % Almost 600 computers and servers from a remote loca­ all depends on what part of the tion. In other words, the SMS Volleyball game AMBER MacENTIRE/The Southeastern semester it is. but we can usual­ # About 50 calls \c day System would allow technicians The SOSU women's vol­ From left to right, Austin Harman, Jared Gooch, ly handle about one-third of the to manage computers across leyball team has two home calls over the phone." he said. 0 jjohnson@sosu edu campus, install software, direct games Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 4 and Brandon Gooch carry a full load for Academic Johnson has been working in p.m. and 8 p.m., in the Computing while attending classes. Academic programming since 1987. He # 745-2404 gymnasium. The Lady Computing is responsible for all SOSU computers owned and operated his own See COMPUTE Page 2 Savages will be taking on Austin College in the 4 p.m. set. and Southern When life gets a little heavySOS U aids NY students Nazarene University in the 8 p.m. set. Counselors offer help with depression, stress, substance abuse

Bowling, sundaes By BECKY WESTBROOK The Sigma Sigma Sigma Staff Writer Bowling and Sundae Race From a personal perspective is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, Depression, stress, and sub­ By BECKY WESTBROOK them. This creates an interest­ Oct. 9. Call the Office of stance abuse are common prob­ Staff Writer ing challenge for the Student Student Life, at 2947, for lems among college students. Counseling Center at SOSU, more information. The Student Counseling Center, The promise of confidential­ where services are offered on the firstfloor o f North Hall, is ity and the reality of the coun­ free-of-charge to any student available every weekday, 8 a.m. BSU happenings seling process are frequently who wants to make an to 5 p.m. to offer services that SOSU's Baptist Student overshadowed by the negative appointment. can help prevent or resolve these Union hosts coffee house images associated with psy­ Many students, for whatever and other issues. Free of charge. gatherings at 10 p.m. each chotherapy, which often reason, won't even schedule a Individuals can seek career and Tuesday, lunches from makes people afraid or counseling appointment. academic counseling, talk about 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each ashamed to admit that they much less comfortably admit problems they are facing, or Wednesday, and Vespers need help in dealing with the work through issues that concern praise and worship gather­ problems that life throws See HELP Page 2 ings at 9 p.m. each them, and do all this in a private, Thursday at the BSU cen­ supportive environment. Center Director Jane McMillan. ter. Call the BSU at 924- Students can make appoint­ offers online screenings for McMillan wants students to 0618 for more info. ments to fit their schedules and depression, alcohol and sub­ sessions that fit their needs. feel safe and comfortable with stance abuse, depression and sui­ Newspaper team Sessions are absolutely confi­ the counseling process, and also cide. dential. Privacy is the first prior­ dispel the myth that counseling "The wonderful thing about The Southeastern news­ ity of the Counseling Center. is for the weak and crazy. these programs is that students paper staff meets at 2 p.m. "State law requires that coun­ "We have a lot of courageous are so completely anonymous. AMBER MacENTIRE/The Southeastern each Thursday in the news­ seling sessions be kept confiden­ students here on campus who are Students can take the tests and room on the second floor Jean Ann Daniels sets up the Scholastic tial. There are cases where confi­ willing to explore issues that then choose to come to us for of the Fine Arts Building. dentiality is broken, but those may be difficult for them to talk counseling if they need it." "Read for America" book fair which ended The meetings are open to are extreme cases. These must about," she said. McMillan says. Monday. Proceeds provided New York City any and all students inter­ be a visible threat to the life or The Counseling Center is The website can be accessed at libraries with additional texts for the children ested in contributing to the safety of the individual or anoth­ working to increase its visibility moved from condemned schools. campus newspaper. Call er person." said Counseling on campus. This year, its website See CENTER Page 2 745-2944 for more infor­ mation. As you can see, The Southeastern is a newspaper for students, Homecoming produced by students, so come and be a part of the On Page 4 growing excitement. # Pictures of all SOSU Homecoming 2001 Yearbook prep queen candidates and Anyone interested in the organizations they working on the represent. Southeastern Oklahoma State yearbook, The % Complete list of Big Man on Campus candi­ Savage, is encouraged to dates and their organiza­ attend the weekly yearbook tions. staff meetings at 2 p.m. each Friday in the publica­ £ A story on the black tions newsroom on the sec­ tie event, "Gold and Blue ond floor of the Fine Arts and Black Tie, Too," Building. Or call Andrew which features a Garth AMBER MacENTIRE/The Southeastern Pagel, yearbook editor, at Brooks-autographed gui­ 745-2983. for more info. The Presidential Leadership Class holds the front line for the "Take Back the Night" March on Monday for tar on auction for charity. a stand against domestic violence. The march was among Homecoming 2001 kickoff events. More CALENDAR Page 2

Got a news tipP Call the Newsroom at 745 2944 Want to place an adP Call the Advertising Department at 745-2983 News Page 2 The Southeastern Friday, October 5. 2001 Campus Calendar SOSU poll on terrorist situation 0 Do you have an item for The Southeastern's Lara Partridge, a junior adver­ letting nations around the world cent said they find it to be a seems like a good idea, but who Campus Calendar? Include By KENNA BOSTON Contributing Writer tising-public relations major. know that this is the time to good idea, while 27 percent said dates and contact phone would really have this informa­ commented. "This cannot go on choose whether they're for free­ they don't think a reward should numbers. Fax them at least tion except people who are near As our nation's leaders work to and on. Almost 7,000 innocent dom or for terrorism. be necessary, and 22 percent a week in advance to 745- him and his group? We would find the terrorists responsible for lives were lost. If we don't take Terrorism has been a problem said they find it to be a bad idea. 7475. look really stupid if his regime the attack on America, a selec­ some sort of action, they will throughout the world. That's "They need to be captured, and tion of SOSU students were have been in vain." '• why our nation is attacking this money is no concern compared profited from this further." Canterbury tales asked their opinions on how the Kelli Campbell a freshman as part of a worldwide coalition. to the lives they took in their After reviewing the results of All college students are situation is being handled. marketing major, feels that Chris Staiger, a sophomore attacks," said Canda Estes, a this survey it is evident that stu­ welcome to join the Out of the 50 students sur­ "maybe through punishing the occupational safety and health junior advertising-public rela­ dents at SOSU aren't as noncha­ veyed, 94 percent said that they : trackers, we will scare off or major, thinks that "terrorism has tions major. Canterbury Association for lant about current events as the evening prayer, Bible study think the campaign "Operation ci scourage future attacks." always been a problem in the Carrie Dodd, a sophomore general public might believe. and dinner each Thursday. Enduring Freedom" is an appro­ Clint Owens, a sophomore United States and abroad. It is who hasn't declared a major. In fact, many students stated 6 p.m., at the Wesley priate way to handle the tragedy criminal justice major, said, sad that a tragedy like this was was asked how she felt about the Center. Call Joe McClour Here are some of their "From a military standpoint, it is needed to start a campaign federal government offering a that these types of terrorist at 924-1941 for more infor­ thoughts: basically a matter of reconcilia­ against this problem." reward for Bin Laden's capture. attacks have been taking place mation "The time for grieving was tion against wrongs that our The federal government is She replied, "I think we should for years and have affected us appropriately given and now country has suffered. We will preparing to offer $25 million as not need a reward, that people before. justice must be done. The best not let them go unpunished for an incentive for the capture of should do it for their country. Pagan club So not only are our nation's way to achieve this is to attack these criminal activities." Osama bin Laden and other ter­ not money." The Pagan Student terrorists and terrorism," said The nation's leaders have been ror suspects, Allison Marr, a senior adver­ leaders coming together as one, Organization meets at 7 Curtis Dobson, a junior English rallying the international com­ When students were asked tising-public relations major. but the younger generation is, p.m. each Sunday in the major. munities to our side of this issue, how they feel about this, 51 per­ said she believes "in theory it too. lobby of the Russell Building. For more infor­ HELP — from page 1 mation, e-mail: SOSU_ [email protected]. that they are in counseling. One student, He chose the SOSU counseling center, ing, he added. "The stigma once attached "I would define an issue as anything at least, was able to do both, and agreed in part, because services are free, and to mental health issues is disappearing. that's bothering you to the point that it Opera Theatre to talk about his experience and try to there was nothing really to lose by taking There are important people out there who interferes with your life. I'd definitely SOSU Opera Theatre shed a little light on the subject. a chance. are publicly saying that they are in thera­ encourage anyone to go and see a coun­ presents "Broadway Night "I've always had issues, from the time "I'm in sessions with a woman named py for this issue or that, and it's gradual­ selor with any problem they might have I was pretty young — obsessive-compul­ Susan, and it was awkward at first ly becoming OK to seek counseling." Out" Friday, Oct. 12, in the — that's what counselors are there for." sive disorders, depression — and at times because there was no couch. I walked in, He urges other students to take advan­ Southeastern Ballroom. He admires the Counseling Center's it really interfered with my life. I actually sat down, and thought 'OK, Fix me.' I tage of the valuable resource that coun­ Dinner is set for 6:30 p.m. attempt to heighten its campus profile, found out about the campus counseling didn't know what to do or how to act. seling constitutes, even though some followed by a 7:30 p.m. and echoes the Counseling Center's web­ service through the campus website, and "She put me at ease, though, and would view it as a sign of weakness, say­ show. SOSU students will site by stressing that the bulk of counsel­ decided to check it out," said the student, explained that counseling is really a rela­ ing, "There are people out there who be admitted to the 7:30 ing patients are just normal people who who, for journalistic purposes, will tionship of professionals. I'm an expert won't go and ask someone for help. show with their I.D. For are simply trying to deal with the diffi­ remain nameless. on me and she's an expert on how to help Those people have it worse than anybody culties they face in everyday life. reservations, call the music He explained his choice of the me. So we work through whatever hap­ who's actually in counseling. You can*t office at 745-2088. Counseling Center over other options. pens to be bothering me together." be afraid of wounding your pride, or what "I'm glad that the website stresses that. "It's really hard to find an audience He said he feels that counseling is prov­ people will think of you to the point that I'm glad that the Counseling Center is Piano concert that's both objective and knowledgeable. ing to be a positive force in his life. you don't get the help that you need." trying to reach out and bring more people The Musical Arts Series Friends aren't likely to be objective. "It doesn't feel weird to be seeing a He emphasizes prevention, and going to in. Everybody has issues, and sometimes features Daniele Alberti in Religious counselors, however objective, counselor. I'm actually more at ease than see a counselor when you have doubts or all you need is someone to listen." a concert Tuesday, Oct. 23, aren't highly likely to be knowledge­ I have been in a long time." questions, before an issue has a chance to Grinning, he added, "We're all nut jobs. in the Fine Arts Building able," he said. Regarding the taboo status of counsel­ become a real problem. I'm just not afraid to admit it." Recital Hall. Spiderman returns COMPUTE - from page 1 Lambda Pi Eta The Southeastern the network, and monitor in lab work, etc., much, much said. Chapter of the National servers without leaving their easier." he said. This year. Academic Communication desks. "We had planned to have the Computing will install approxi­ Association's Honor Johnson commented, "This wireless network available cam­ mately 350 computers on cam­ Society, Lambda Pi Eta, will be a tremendous help in pus-wide this year. We're trying pus. While seven student work­ conducts meetings every many ways. Problems and to resolve the non-technical ers currently assist the depart­ month in the Fine Arts requests will be resolved much issues as quickly as possible and ment with these installations Building. For more infor­ more quickly." get the network in place. and other projects. Johnson said mation, call 745-2558. Johnson is also working with However, until these issues are there is room for more student the new Assistant Vice resolved, it's impossible to say workers with experience with History tour President for Information when it will be available." PCs, Macs and hardware instal­ All SOSU students are Technology to get a university- On the whole. Southeastern's lation. invited to join Dr. David wide wireless networking plan campus network is a strong sys­ "We could always use more Norris for a four-day tour approved. tem since its overhaul last year, help down here. We have more of historic San Antonio, The wireless network would and promises a long-running work sometimes than we can beginning Wednesday, Oct. allow all computers on campus life, as far as computers are con­ handle." 17. Price for the tour is and in the networking system to cerned. The Academic Computing $375 with a $75 deposit. access the network from any­ "When we planned the office is located on the first Call 745-2871 for more where on campus. upgrade, we did so with future information. "Ideally, a wireless network growth in mind. Additional floor of the Administration Financial talk would allow any student -- capacity can be added at any Building. 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Page 3 The Southeastern Friday, October 5, 2001 EDITORIAL What happened to business courtesy? Voter turnout disturbing I may be old-fashioned, but I always wrong side of her bed for the millionth How can it happen that fewer than 200 students are able to thought that when someone enters a busi­ time. Her countenance was a mixture of decide who among their peers will serve on the Student ness they are supposed to feel welcome. animosity and boredom, so I cracked a few Senate? It can happen because only about 150 students cared Andrew Last week I entered a large retail store jokes, but even this did not help. enough to vote in last week's student government elections. across the river and from the moment I She remained stone cold and unfriendly, That's about the same number, give or take a dozen, who Pagel stepped through the sliding doors, I felt an and continued to ruin many people's time voted in the first student elections in early September. air of animosity. First, the person whose spent in that store. In fact, the special elections were needed last week because Staff Writer objective it is to greet entering customers I guess my whole point is that we all have so few students filed to run in the first Senate elections that seemed aloof, and was mainly concerned our personal problems. But that is what all the seats could not be filled. We could chalk up the lack of with spinning yarns with a co-worker. they are, personal. You have to keep your interest in the first elections, both on the part of potential I bravely pressed on, despite my first Undeterred in my search for a staff mem­ personal life and your professional life sep­ candidates and on the part of voters, to the fact that it was so encounter with ineptitude, ever the optimist, ber who represented the kindness that the arate . early in the semester perhaps too few people even knew the hoping that was merely an exception to the company was known for, I continued on. This is especially true if one has a job elections were taking place. But now we're well into the rule. But, I was wrong. where they must put their customer service semester and there was plenty of talk about the special elec­ I gathered the items I wanted to purchase. On my journey into the halls of rudeness skills to the test. They must live by two tions. Remember when student elections involved several There were only a few, so naturally I went and unprofessionalism, I came upon support to the speedy line. There is where I found rules: the golden rule, and "the customer is candidates vying for the same posts? And campaign posters? staff. I made the mistake of thinking that the epitome of impertinence. always right." And plenty of voters? And just more interest in general? the individual I questioned would be At any rate, congratulations to the few candidates who care The cashier is usually the last employee In the world of customer service, one informed about his/her company, or could enough about our university to run for the positions, and to of the store the customer will have dealings must deal with the public on a continual find someone who was. the few voters who cared enough to put them in office. with. This provides an excellent opportunity basis. True this can be trying at times, but if Instead of getting a kind, helpful answer, for a display of professionalism and basic the rules are followed and basic respect is Editorials reflect the collective opinion of the entire SoutheasternI receive d a curt two-word answer to my human kindness. Again the ball was displayed toward others, things will run editorial staff. question, accompanied with a look that dropped. smoothly and both parties will leave with a could freeze Lake Havasu in Arizona. The cashier must have gotten up on the better attitude. It's not that hard to do.

Guide to the Opinion Page Marriage, while its not for me,

• Editorials: Running along the left side in nature and support a point being made of Page 3, editorials represent the collec­ on the Opinion Page. Sometimes an edito­ I cant rain on others' parades tive opinion of the entire editorial staff at rial cartoon can stand alone, making its The Southeastern. Editorials reflect the own serious statement, but usually it sup­ By AARON TIDWELL Absolute silence. But it didn't last long, and all official position of the newspaper on vari­ ports a point or theme being presented in Contributing Writer went about it again as if I had said not a word. ous topics. an editorial or column on the Opinion How can this be? These are my former friends • Columns: Printed in various places on Page. "Marriage is an event which is called 'tying and they've all became married marriage coun­ the Opinion Page, columns represent the • Letters to the editor: Running the knot' - unfortunately, the knot can be a selors. Old people, my friends? Is the world sud­ opinion of the individual writers, and not along the bottom of the Opinion Page, this noose." denly topsy-turvy. I'm the one who is the outcast, the official opinion of the newspaper. They is a forum in which readers are encour­ Lee Daniel Quinn the one who isn't fondling the idea of marriage as always include the writer's name and they aged to express their opinions to other Quinn's Devious Dictionary if it were preparations for prom. are strictly personal opinions of that writer. readers. We encourage letters to the edi­ I stood up quickly with the noise of marriage They will have some identifying inset, like tor. As long as they meet libel laws and This summer I went to a performance of the filling and busting my ears. I ran for safety, but I "Opinion Column" or "Religion Column," or standards of good taste, we are glad to had to push my way through crowds to get there. they will include a photo of the column print them. Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival's "I Do, I Do." It was the last performance in Durant of the com­ Everywhere I turned I heard, "He's married now, writer. You may also find columns on other • Key point: Everything on the Opinion edy surrounding a couple and the strife that oh so happy. Married? How wonderful." pages besides the Opinion Page, like Page is opinion-based. This page is never accompanies them throughout their lives. I couldn't bear it. My head felt as if it were entertainment columns or sports columns. to be confused with news, feature or sports I'm not the sentimental type. That's not to say filled with water, and my balance was slowly fad­ • Editorial cartoons: Not to be con­ pages, where objectivity is the ultimate I'm not sensitive, but I'm just not one to cry at ing as I stumbled into the bathroom. The safe fused with other cartoons in the newspa­ goal. This page is reserved entirely for movies, Braveheart excluded. "I Do, I Do" has a haven. Certainly none of the men would be dis­ per, editorial cartoons are generally serious opinions. theme that has haunted me since the day I gradu­ cussing marriage. I wet my hands and splashed v.. ated from high school. Marriage. The word hisses water on my face. HOW TO REACH US off my tongue, as if unholy. The mere mention of Behind me an older man began to >vash his i it can give me a nosebleed. hands. Wrinkles,;told tajes.of hjs & # Newsroom: 745-2944 At intermission of the presen­ Opinion column age as he looked back at me in # Advertising: 745-2983 tation, the lights came up and the mirror. "You look like you've ^^outliead&iH, # Fax: 745-7475 people began to mingle. The group around me seen a ghost," he said. # E-mail: [email protected] consisted of the following characters: I replied, getting a paper towel, "Kind of ... all The Rabbit - My single friend this talk of marriage. It's creepy." He smiled in The Staff King and Queen of Spades - My married friends return. He reminded me of a man who knew Dinah - My non-single friend some unfound secret that no one knew. Managing Editor Yearbook Editor Advertising Director Publications Adviser During intermission everyone in the theater was After a long silence he spoke. "Some people KAMI ALLEN ANDREW PAGEL JULIET SMITH C. ALLIN MEANS discussing marriage. At my own table, the King are content with love, marriage and a family, oth­ and Queen of Spades informed the always- ers aren't. Perhaps it's not for you yet, but maybe Copy Editor Assistant Yearbook Editor Advertising Sales Rep. romantic Dinah, who was close to marriage her­ it is for them. Don't take that from them." ASHLEY BELCHER Accepting applications Accepting applications self, of the beauties she could anticipate. As if a barrier had been broken through, a Before I could even pick up my glass to take a weight removed itself from my shoulders, and I Entertainment and Sports Editor Photo Editor sip, three groups had joined in discussing the smiled for the first time that night. As the old Features Editor MATT THOMAS AMBER MacENTIRE romantic side of marriage. "We're so very happy, man turned to leave, I found the energy to thank JOE McCLOUR Dinah. You're so in love with your boyfriend. It him in my own way. "You've got some toilet would be a positive step." To which she would paper hanging out of your pants." I said. Staff Writers Staff Photographers Staff Ad Reps answer, "I know, I'm so happy. I really cannot He was right. Let Dinah, the King and Queen VICTORIA A. BRYAN Accepting applications Accepting applications describe it." have their contentment. They deserve it. I smiled Accepting applications for two openings for two openings I, by this time, had my head down, along with once again and joined the now-tearful Rabbit at for two more openings the Rabbit, who sat cornered across from me. the table of love. "I'm really ready now. We've even picked out Turning to Dinah, I said, "So, tell me about this Contributing Writers, Editors, Photographers and Artists rings," Dinah continued. A stranger from a table ring." Marriage perhaps isn't for everyone, but if across from us joined in. '"You've picked out ELLIOTT ASBELL MATT MOODY the people who enjoy it are your friends, at least KENNA BOSTON TERESA MYERS rings?" Dinah replied, "Yes, we did." Stranger pretend like you support them. Let them have TERRELL BOX DAN NOWELL The Southeastern newspaper and said, "You don't say?" Dinah, "I do say." their moment. It's what their lives have been PHILLIP DILLAMAN BRANDI SELF The Savage yearbook are currently Stranger. "You don't say?" Finally, I shouted, leading up to. By the way, just in case my opin­ CANDA ESTES MICHAEL SMITHEY accepting applications for several "Yes. She did say. If you guys don't cut it out, ion is wrong, blame it on the old guy in the bath­ MELISSA GALBRAITH ANISSA TURNER openings. Call Mr. C. Allin Means, I'm going to get a nosebleed." room with the toilet paper hanging out. KARENA GILBREATH MEAGAN ROUGEOU publications adviser, at 745-2034, ALAN GRAY SHAWNDA RUBRECHT for more information, or visit our AMANDA HALE SCOTT SEXTON weekly staff meetings at 2 p.m. The joy of sects: Some history of Celt Pagans CHRIS HALL ANNIE WALDRON each Thursday in the Southeastern SARAH HOFFMAN BECKY WESTBROOK newsroom on the second floor of By BRUCE JACKSON sacred that it is forbidden to publish in writing. BRUCE JACKSON the Fine Arts Building. Contributing Writer ROBERT JORDAN Contrary to popular belief, the Celt Pagans did WITNEY KERR not and do not practice human sacrifice in these RACHEL McCOY Today's Celt Pagans, like yesterday's, are reli­rituals. This myth was and is propagated only by gious to a high degree. They believe in a form of ill wishers and rumormongers. Publication Policy reincarnation that deals with transmigration of the Celt Pagans hold nature (as a whole) and the immortal soul. Their many deities include a great ancient gods/goddesses to be sacred. The elderly • The Southeastern student newspaper is published as a teaching tool for number of goddesses as well as gods. These are revered as fonts of information. They are communication students under the Department of Communication and deities range in stewardship from mother and polytheistic, of course, and respect the spirit of Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Southeastern is father gods/goddesses to war to all things animate and inani­ published once per week during the school year and every two weeks dur­ tutelary divinity. Religion column mate. Yet, while respecting life, The Druid (plural form otJ Drui) ing the summer, but it is not published during holidays. Advertising rates they also recognize that death is are the Celt Pagan priesthood with an Ard Drui at part of life and the cyclic process. It is not an are available upon request. the head of any Tuatha or spiritual community. event to fear. Their afterlife concept is a triune, as • Opinions expressed in The Southeastern do not necessarily represent The feminine equal to the Drui is the BanDrui, are most of their concepts of spiritual life. The those of the student body, faculty or administration. Letters to the editor for who hold a separate but equal position in Celt primary Holy Days are as follows: Nov. 1 the Opinion Page must be signed and must include a telephone number. Pagan society. These clergy serve as healers, (Samhain), winter solstice; Feb. 1 (Imbolg), ver­ judges, astronomers, teachers, oracles and spiritu­ Anonymous letters will not be published. The editors reserve the right to nal equinox; May 1 (Beltiene), summer solstice; al leaders. and Aug. 1 (Lughnasad), autumnal equinox. decline publishing any letter to the editor, and all letters may be edited for It is no easy matter to become part of this Although there have been many articles written content, space limitations and libel law compliance. Deliver letters to The moral religious community. Up to 20 years of about the Celt Pagans and the Druid, they are Southeastern newsroom, Room 203 in the Fine Arts Building, or mail letters study can be required to attain the necessary filled with speculation and outright bigoted prop­ to: The Southeastern, Room 203, Fine Arts Building, S.O.S.U Durant experience and education that the Celt Pagans aganda. The best way to understand any faith is Okla. 74701. demand of their ministers. The rituals of tradi­ to speak to a believer of that faith. I recommend tional Druid are memorized and include Vedic that if you wish to know more, you should ask like cants and intricate workings that are so more questions. Homecoming 2001 Page 4 The Southeastern Friday, October 5, 2001 Homecoming 2001 Queen candidates Representativesfrom 15 campus

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From STAFF REPORTS the bonfire and voting takes Association; Brandi Henderson, place until 3 p.m. today in front Delta Tau Delta; Angelique The arrival of Homecoming of the bookstore. Fish, Sigma Tau Delta; Carra 2001: Homecoming Odyssey Lowe, Sigma Sigma Sigma; brings with it nostalgic The Homecoming 2001 can­ Sydney Mackey, Spirit of the thoughts for alumni, but for the didates represent numerous Savages Marching Band; April organizations on campus. Homecoming queen candidates. Marr, Alpha Sigma Tau; K.T. anxiety will be the emotion of The candidates are: Hanna Remus, Baptist Collegiate the day, as it has been all week. Badan, Lambda Pi Eta; Sandy Ministries; Misty Scott, Alpha The queen candidates began Bell. Sigma Tau Gamma; April Mu Gamma; Katie Utley, the process Sept. 27 with their Brannan, Cardinal Key; Shanell Kappa Sigma. first meeting, which covered Burris, Black the guidelines for campaigning. Student ™^^^^™ and then the ladies were ready Association; • Fifteen ladies are representing to begin. Amanda Hale, The ladies have had numer­ Honors Advisory their campus organizations Saturday ous events throughout Council; Leaha when they compete for the presti­ Homecoming week, including Hawkins, SOSU the bonfire Thursday night and Spirit Squad; gious honor of 2001 Homecoming the parade Saturday morning. Teresa Hayes, Each candidate made a one- Student Oklahoma Queen. Game time is 2:30 p.m. to two-minute introduction at Education Cardinal Key sponsors Big Man on Campus

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Black ties to complement school Can't Resist A Bargain? colors at annual homecoming ball Then You're In Big Trouble! From STAFF REPORTS Buchanan also mentioned Stretch those dollars 'cuz Care to donate? items ranging from Callaway Joy's Boutique has a sale you golf clubs, donated by John don't want to miss! Get a 10% SOSU alumni are hosting the % The Alumni Frank, to an afternoon of pam­ second annual "Gold and Blue Association is accepting pering from Body Business, discount W a valid SOSU I.D. and Black Tie, Too" homecom­ donations of items for the owned by Cindy Gill. on regular priced items only. ing fund-raiser at 7 p.m. live and silent auctions. In an effort to support the fam­ Saturday at the Massey To make a donation, call ilies of the 350 firefighters and Sizes Building. the Office of University 80 police officers lost in the S-6X This fun-filled evening will Advancement at 745- World Trade Center collapse, the have something for everyone. 2442. Alumni Association will donate Casino-style gaming, entertain­ 10 percent of the funds raised ment, and live and silent auc­ "We are excited about the from the auction of the Garth tions are planned for the wonderful items that our friends Brooks autographed guitar to the evening. have donated for this year's Durant Fire Department in sup­ Many area merchants, alumni gala," said SOSU Alumni port of the 911 Relief Fund of New York City. Accessories and friends of Southeastern are Association President Jerry donating items in an effort to SOSU President Dr. Glen D. & Buchanan. "A personalized, help raise funds for the Alumni Johnson said, "The Southeastern autographed guitar donated by Gifts Association Scholarship End­ alumni are the heartbeat of our Garth Brooks will be the center­ owment Fund. homecoming activities and they 215 W. Main piece of the auction, and Polaris Alumni scholarships are avail­ have outdone themselves during 'Ihmjrct, OK 74701 able to Southeastern students Motorsports has been very gen­ the past year in their support and who are the children or grand­ erous with the donation of a generosity to the Southeastern Joy's 'Boutique children of alumni members Polaris Ranger." community." Features/Entertainment Page 5 The Southeastern Friday, October 5, 2001 Douglas saves otherwise dull flick —Artist of the Week By CHRIS HALL Edwards). are. A lot of the credit should go By MATT MOODY Yeah, it's a little complicated. The movie confused me at Contributing Writer After having an underground Contributing Writer The funny thing is that 1 have times. I didn't know if I was to Douglas for giving a strong hit with the St. Lunatics called actually left out several subplots watching a straightforward performance and really holding What do Austin, Texas, St. "Gimme What You Got," Nelly "Don't Say a Word" centers on that have no place in this movie. movie or if I needed to be watch­ the movie together. Louis, Mo., and Spain have in Dr. Nathan Conrad's (Michael decided to try a solo career. There is a cop trying to solve a ing for some trick ending. There Sean Bean, ("Goldeneye", common? They were all places In 1999, Nelly signed a con­ Douglas) little girl being kid­ murder case. Dr. Conrad's wife are twists and turns all through "Ronin") also gives a good per­ where Nelly,this week's artist of tract with Universal Records, napped and what he must do to having to stay the movie, but formance as a head kidnapper, the week, used to live. thus beginning his career. gel her back. home because of Movie review they didn't seem but his character is held back by Nelly, Cornell Haynes Jr., born His first single "Country In order to get her back, he has some skiing to strongly tie the mediocre writing. in Austin, moved Grammar" rose to get a number from a psychi­ accident, and a psychologist movie together. The movie is decent entertain­ to Spain for three Nelly quickly, bumped atric patient who has no inten­ who somehow gets involved. Even with the twists that sup­ ment for genre fans, and may years before final­ Eminem from the tion of giving the number to any­ These are just a few of plot posedly tie everything together, still be fun for others if you ly settling down in the ghettos of top of the U.S. album chart and- one. details I left out. They do all there are several plot holes that don't think about it much. If you St. Louis. stayed there for several weeks. The kidnappers need the num­ connect, but it wouldn't really really bothered after the fact. are a Michael Douglas fan, it is Nelly was a very talented base­ Nelly's rhyming style offered ber in order to find a diamond matter if they weren't in the Still, the movie is interesting in worth seeing it just for that. All ball player, but rather than trying an interesting new angle with a that they stole 10 vears before. movie at all. the way that most dark thrillers others should steer clear. to pursue a career as a profes­ smooth flow, but his lyrics devi­ sional athlete he decided to form ate very little from the modern the St. Lunatics, a St. Louis rap style, illustrating crime with based rap group consisting of "Greed, Hate, Envy," sex with Nelly, and his high school "Thicky Thick Girl," and macho friends Kyjuan (Robert posturing with "Batter Up." Cleveland), City Spud (Lavell Nelly's popularity is mainly Webb), Big Lee (Ali Jones), thanks to his radio friendly tunes Murphy Lee (Tohri Harpaer), such as "Country Grammar," and Slow Down (Corey "Ride Wit Me" and "St. Louie." I didn't ask for this above what seemed to life of drifting from be a cliff. But this had time continuum to time to end now! the null set: continuum ... dimension I used the lizard- to dimension ... but I am man's momentum against chronicles of a small town nothing monday night i had the most stuck with it. My only him ... gripping his chin tics. incredible dream. everything about her perfectly hope is to find Losopher and bracing my other i was in deep ellum in dailas, complemented me. and the Umberlexicon hand against his shoul­ hanging out, buying records, and her looks. and force him to use it der, I snapped his neck killing time before a show. her values. to send me home. with one abrupt jerk. after buying every record i could her goals. His body dropped with a possibly afford (and a couple i her job. (she was an agent for a couldn't), i wandered into the This week's episode- grunt and a slosh. small label and was getting the gypsy tea room. loose ends tied up for that night's I lunged for the near­ great catastrophe had were ripping and tearing that was where i met her. show.) I had gained enough by cliff that rose a few devastated it in sudden him like the hungry ani­ the first thing i noticed was her when the evening was over and i ground to finish this feet above my head. and stark violence. mals they had become. slightly disheveled short, brown had to leave, she asked me to spend mutant quickly and make Pulling on roots and One glance over my hair and the second was her smile. the night my escape. Well ... at least some­ after sitting in a booth, watching embedded cables, I shoulder showed the i knew i couldn't, but i promised one was getting a hot her talk on her cell phone and pace My pursuers were far hoisted myself to the remaining mob descend­ to come back for the weekend. meal tonight. frantically, i finally got the nerve to behind and I could see top where I could see ing on the lizard-man's approach her. she smiled a smile that said she the edge of the swamp what once was a city. It body as it floated life­ we immediately hit it off, and understood, and i drove away. expand to a clear field stood in ruins as if some lessly in the muck. They To be continued ended up talking all afternoon don't you just love dreams like about indie bands, books and poli­ that?

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[email protected] 580-924-0618 1-800-253-4001 Sports Friday, October 5, 2001 Page 6 The Southeastern Southeastern looks Pigskin for first win vs. ACU who will see limited action this By MATT THOMAS Sports Editor week. Picks Jeff Harbert, a sophomore full­ Where is the Southeastern back who has been used sparing­ Joe McClour Matt Thomas Ashley Belcher C. Allin Means Victoria Bryan Oklahoma State University foot­ ly, and Shawn Teamann, a fresh­ ball team headed? man running back who has Oklahoma vs. "We are heading in the right shown promise in practice, Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma direction," Head Coach Keith should step in and help carry the Texas Baxter said. "No doubt in my running load. mind." OSU vs. Sophomore wide receiver Missouri Missouri Missouri OSU Missouri The Savages will get a chance Romar Crenshaw has been the Missouri to show this progress Saturday talk of the town lately, and right­ against the Wildcats of Abilene fully so. Miss. St. vs. Christian University. "We need to get the ball into Miss. St. Auburn Miss. St. Miss. St. Miss. St. The Wildcats come to town Auburn his hands, because he has the with a 2-3 record, boasting wins ability to break the game open." over Northeastern State and Kansas City vs. Kansas Kansas Kansas Baxter said. "Romar's success Denver Denver Eastern New Mexico. helps the other receivers." If The Savages come off a bye Denver City City City Crenshaw gets double teamed week, on a four-game losing this opens up other wide-outs. streak. Green Bay vs. A Savage defense that comes The Wildcats will bring Greg Green Bay Tampa Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay into the game giving up 42 Tampa Bay Wiggins, a redshirt freshman, as points per game will be facing their starting quarterback, after an ACU team that scores 25.4 losing starter Colby Freeman for Dallas vs. points per game. Oakland Dallas Oakland Oakland Oakland the season to a dislocated ankle. "They like to spread the field Oakland The Savage offense comes into and run multiple looks." Baxter the matchup averaging 15.3 said. "They like to throw the points per game, but scored 32 SOSU vs. ACU SOSU ACU SOSU SOSU. SOSU points in their last contest ball." The linebackers, as expected. against Tarleton State. are the strength of this year's The offensive key to the game Savage defense. ECU vs. MWSU MWSU MWSU MWSU MWSU MWSU for the Savages will be turnovers. They must hold onto Sophomore Bashiri Turner, the ball against a team that has senior Chris Jones and junior Emest Lockett are all three at the Record 26-6 13-19 26-6 23-9 22-10 forced 12 turnovers this season. "Turnovers have been a thorn top of the list in tackles. in our side." Baxter said. "The ACU offense will be a It's a fact that you have to run challenge for the defense," Game to feature the football to set up the pass. Baxter said. Next opponent Savage season Got an idea for That chore has fallen predomi­ The Wildcats hold an edge in ) Offense a sports story? nantly to senior running back the matchup on paper, but if the beefed security # The Savages (0-4) Scotty Martin. He will be helped Savages keep the mistakes to a -total points-61 host Abilene Christian (2- Call 745-2944 out this week with the return of minimum, SOSU could pull this SOSU has fallen in line with avg. points/gm-15.3 3) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday senior running back Codv Lee, one out in the end. other universities in the state by at Paul Laird Field in --total yds.-1,180yds enacting new protective meas­ Durant. avg./game-295 yds ures for home football games, total TD's-6 according to Tony Wadley, -passing-704 yds director of SOSU's Department Players to watch avg./game-176 yds 1410 N. 1st St. (580) 924-9566 of Public Safety. The next home TD's passing-5 game for SOSU will be the —rushing-476 yds Homecoming game Saturday at # Leading Rusher avg./game-119 yds. 2:30 p.m. Eric Polk-591 yds TD's rushing-1 "The Southeastern Police 9TDs -first downs-64 Department wants to ensure the rushing-30 safety and well-being of all per­ # Leading Passer passing-25 Greg Wiggins-185 penalty-9 w sons who will be coming this w Saturday, and at the remainder passing yds, 1 TD -turnovers-15 of our home games, to support ) Defense the Savages for the # Leading Defender -points allowed-168 Homecoming game," he said. Ryan Boozer avg./game-42.0 There will be a number of 49 tackles, 1 sack -total yds-1,686 added measures to enhance —takeaways-6 security, including: no insulated -tackles-282 coolers, no large cases, back­ Uncle Bull's BBQ packs or fanny packs, and no large purses. In addition, any­ one requiring such items for Sergeant Aaron M. 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