Pinethe Log Wednesday, February 8, 2017
The Independent Voice of Stephen F. Austin State University thepinelog.com ‘Killing Bigfoot’ TV show highlights SFA student’s search for creature
By Joanna Armstrong Editor-in-chief “We want the alpha male. The big ones are the ones that are the aggressors. That’s the whole thing about it. It’s not just a kill to kill type thing. It’s definitely we’ve planned out what we’re going to do, and that’s the reason why we want to do it.” -Brandi Hamilton, SFA student
While the rest of the students enrolled in Summer I classes were thinking about their next assignment, SFA student Brandi Hamilton was thinking about finding and killing Bigfoot. The daughter of one of the founders of the Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization, Bobby Hamilton, have reported animals and livestock being killed or Brandi grew up hearing about Bigfoot and her father’s injured. efforts to kill one of the creatures. “These people are scared to death. They’re having “He had this for years before I was born,” Brandi things go on,” Brandi said. “Animals are getting said, “so growing up I was always around it and killed, and their pets and kids can’t go outside alone. always involved in it.” They don’t want to stay outside after it gets dark. In 2014, the organization was approached with an They’re not feeling safe in their own home, and that’s offer to do a television show for Destination America a problem if you can’t feel safe in your own home.” and filmed a pilot in Goldonna, Louisiana, that Brandi said their research has led the group’s spring. The show had a simple premise: to find and members to certain conclusions. kill a Bigfoot. “It’s not just anyone [Bigfoot] that stumbles up,” she “The show is called ‘Killing Bigfoot,’ and that’s said. “[We’re] not shooting a female and not shooting what we’re trying to do,” she said. a baby. We’ve had the chance to, but that’s not what After airing that October, Brandi said the popularity we want. We want the alpha male. The big ones are of the show prompted the network to order a full the ones that are the aggressors. That’s the whole season. thing about it. It’s not just a kill to kill type thing. It’s “At the time it was one of those trial type things. definitely we’ve planned out what we’re going to do, They didn’t promote the show,” she said. “They and that’s the reason why we want to do it.” wanted just to put it out there to see how the audience Their desire to kill a Bigfoot also stems from the Courtesy Photos would react, and with just what we did alone for organization’s wish to prove the creature’s existence advertisement, each time that show aired there and put protective measures in place, Bobby said. was over 250,000 views, which is insane. Nothing “Mainstream science doesn’t accept that these [advertising] was done. It was just all on our part. That creatures even exist because they have never had was enough to get them to say you know what? Y’all a body on a slab to examine,” he said. “Unless one can go ahead and do a full season.“ is proven to exist and the proper habitat set aside Filming started in summer 2015, taking place in and protection put into place, it is only a matter of various parts of Texas, including Brandi’s hometown time before one of these aggressive encounters turns of Warren, as well as Louisiana and Mississippi. deadly, and someone is seriously injured or killed. According to Brandi, even the name of the show is As of this time, there is basically no other group that controversial among those in the Bigfoot community. does what we do. There are a lot of enthusiasts who “As soon as they hear the name, they just freak go out and listen for sounds and look for tracks. We out,” Brandi said. “There’s a huge kill-versus-no-kill are beyond that phase and are in it for the discovery.” controversy, and that’s definitely something they Created in the 1997, the GCBRO’s team organizes bring up on the pilot.” hunts for Bigfoot. Hunters wearing camouflage or For members of the GCBRO, aggression from the black clothing are placed in a specific location and creature plays a role in their desire to kill it. She said that some who have reached out to the organization BIGFOOT, PAGE 2
From the Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization: • Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is found in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the South.
• Aggressiveness of the southern Bigfoot sets it apart from Photo by Cori Kallenberger/ The Pine Log the northern Bigfoot. SFA student Brandi Hamilton, above, recently filmed Destination America’s first season of “Killing Bigfoot.” A health science major with a minor in nutrition, • Bigfoot vocalization is a mix between the sounds of a bull Hamilton is a member of the Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization, which was started by her father Bobby Hamilton. The organization was aims and a bear. to hunt and kill Bigfoot. “Killing Bigfoot” will airs at 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Board of Regents votes to retain 2016-17 tuition rate By Parastoo Nikravesh something students commit to. family couldn’t afford to help for excessive credit hours. SFA Tuition Managing Editor The balance is between state me out as much. The last three “The university does not Breakdown funding and what we need years have been a struggle receive funding from the state The SFA Board of Regents to deliver our services to our trying to meet deadlines and for students who have exceeded recently approved retaining students.” registering for a class a week by 30 hours the number of the 2016-17 tuition rate of $192 The tuition at SFA is decided before they start, all because I semester credit hours required 2017-18 per semester credit hour for the based on the amount of state couldn’t afford to pay it earlier. for the degree program in which 2017-18 academic year. funding received and the “My sister starts college next they are enrolled, or when they $192 per semester credit “The president amount needed to provide year, and she’s considering enroll in a course that they’ve hour recommended we maintain students with the services SFA SFA. She’s going to have it the previously been enrolled in two the tuition rate because we are has to offer. hardest, having to pay her or more times,” Gallant said. concerned about the cost of the When asked if the rate remaining balance out of her “We are authorized by the 2016-17 tuition, as is every one,” Dr. would continue to be retained own pocket. So hearing that state to charge those students $192 per semester credit Danny Gallant, vice president in the following year, Gallant our tuition didn’t go up this the equivalent of out-of-state, for finance and administration, said it was too early to tell, year fills me with hope. It non-statutory tuition, which hour said. as legislators are currently in makes me hopeful for her to is $458 per semester credit For the past 14 years, the session deciding how much get her education and for me to hour.” SFA tuition rate has increased. state funding institutions like finish mine.” Room rates for the majority 2015-16 Students have become SFA will receive. Tuition rates also were set of students living on campus $185.50 per semester accustomed to at least a small “Going to school has become for students who enter the this academic year will increase credit hour increase each new budget cycle. a struggle as I have to take out university during the school by 0.5 percent. Due to ongoing “From my perspective, and I more and more loans and still year and elect to participate upgrades and improvements in believe the president’s and the have a balance after that,” SFA in a fixed-rate tuition plan, Hall 20, including a scheduled 2014-15 regents’, we are very concerned student Martha Carnes said. according to an SFA press replacement of the building’s about the cost of tuition,” “My grandparents’ income release. HVAC system, room rates for $171 per semester credit Gallant said. and my younger brother Additionally, regents that residence hall will increase hour “We understand tuition is starting college made it so my approved a change in the fees 5 percent.
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CMYK Page 2 The Pine Log 2017 AARC Writing Center provides assistance @thepinelog SFANews theatre presents play that breaks stereotypes By Andrea Nelson Bruton also briefly touched upon some Staff Writer of the design aspects he has been working with during the production’s rehearsal SFA’s School of Fine Arts will present period. “Intimate Apparel” from Feb. 28 to March 4 “My favorite part of the design at 7:30 p.m. each night and 2 p.m. March 4. process has been getting to listen to and Written by Lynn Nottage, “Intimate experiment with different types of Ragtime Apparel” follows the story of Esther, a young Piano and Jazz Music, and seeing how I woman who works as a seamstress making can manipulate those sounds and turn corsets and other intimate garments for them into something interesting that the women in 1905. audience will enjoy,” Bruton said. When Esther receives a letter from a The time period of the show is a very mysterious man named George Armstrong, specific time, both in story-telling and Photo by Ronnie Chapman/ The Pine Log she is led into a passionate romance via in aspects of design, and Rider wants letter correspondence. After she and audiences to remember this as they attend The SFA Academic Assistance Resource Center is on the first floor of the Ralph W. Steen Armstrong meet and finally marry, she the February and March performances. Library. The AARC offers a variety of tutoring services, including the Writing Center to improve begins to learn that he may not be the man “I think it’s important for audiences to students’ writing skills. Students can have the opportunity to not only edit their writing but also to learn how to become a consistently good writer. Program Assistant Alex Sides believes that she thought he was. remember the period in which the show students “will constantly have the tutors’ undivided attention” while in the AARC. “Every character in the show is searching is set,” Rider said. “1905 is a unique time for some meaning and the notion of period…The show, while not doing so By Ronnie Chapman her favorite aspect of her job is “helping connection,” Assistant Director Dominique outright, gives us a glance at how difficult Contributing Writer someone learn something new that they Rider said. “Genuine connection plays such it was for black women to find work that wouldn’t have learned otherwise.” a huge part of the story we’re telling.” paid well.” The Academic Assistance Resource The writing center has welcomed a new The play’s lead is played by Kiara When asked about what they hoped the Center’s goal is to reach as many students program director this semester, Dr. Kathy Hawkins, a freshman theatre major, who audiences would take away from the show, as possible and provide them with the Bryson. Bryson said she “honestly enjoys is making her mainstage debut in the Hawkins said, “I hope that the audience tools they need to be successful. To do the tutors, [and] that they’re great, smart production. takes away from this show that people this, students must understand the types of people.” “I think the only problems I’ve faced as a are different and you shouldn’t just make tutoring they offer. Bryson wants the students who use freshman are just that everything moves so assumptions about other people based on In particular, the AARC Writing Center their services to understand that their sole quick,” Hawkins said.“In high school, you the color of their skin or their religious offers weekly appointments, walk-in purpose is to help them in any way possible. would have months to prepare for a show, beliefs,” Hawkins said. tables and an online writing lab (OWL) Program Assistant Alex Sides is and we are doing ‘Intimate Apparel’ in six Rider said the show is not about race. where students can submit work via the embracing the new system that has been weeks.” “This show isn’t about race; it’s about a internet and have it promptly returned implemented by Bryson, and she believes When asked what he thought would woman who wants to be loved and touched, with corrections. The primary goal of that students “will constantly have the draw audiences to the performance Rider a woman who is searching for something the writing center is to not simply be an tutors’ undivided attention.” said, “So rarely when we tell stories about she can’t have,” Rider said. “These are editing service; rather, they try to teach Sides said many students who come women of color do we find ourselves telling themes that I think any and everyone can their clients how to become consistently in for their service view writing to be them without the story revolving entirely relate to, regardless of race or ethnicity.” effective writers. intimidating, and she strives to ensure “a around racism.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors With this relationship between the comfortable environment for the students.” “I think the name of the production and $7.50 for students. To purchase tickets, tutors and the clients, the AARC strives to Leaders of the writing program want to itself will draw people’s attention, as well visit the Box Office located on the main establish a comfortable environment that extend their reach as far as possible within as having mostly an African-American level of the Griffith Fine Arts Building or allows the clients to succeed. the student body, and Bryson hopes the cast,” Devin Bruton, sound designer for the call (936) 468-6407. Sara Johnson, a senior creative writing center consistently adapts to become more production, said. major and AARC writing tutor, said that effective at what they do. Governor issues Bigfoot: Student joins father hiring freeze on Bigfoot-hunting journey By Shannon Poe From Page 1 “I’m very into time management,” she said. “That’s the Staff Writer only thing that saved me.” wait for a shot at the A health science major with a nutrition minor, she hopes creature. Extraction to pursue a master’s degree in public health. “Thank you for your patience crews are on location “I really want to work in a hospital,” Brandi said. “That’s for emergencies or if my main goal. I just like being interactive with people. I like and understanding as we work to the hunt “is a bust,” health, and want to be involved in that. As far as the definite Brandi said. role, I’m not sure.” implement this plan.” While the organization has between 30 and 40 members, In the future, she plans to continue Bigfoot hunting. —SFA President Baker Pattillo according to Brandi, the desire for membership spiked after “I grew up with it. I’m a part of it,” Brandi said. “It’s been the show’s pilot aired. in my family. My kids will be a part of it, too; I already know Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a hiring freeze for all state- “We’re not a fan club,” she said. “I’m sure plenty of people that. That’s still the plan, regardless of how the show turns funded positions on campus until Aug. 31, according to a have wanted to get membership, and after the pilot aired, out and whether we get future seasons or we don’t. I’m memo from the office of the governor on Jan. 31. people were sending in reports like crazy. You can tell which always going to be a part of it and continue it on until we “This directive only affects agencies under the direction ones are what. We know what is bogus and what isn’t.” finally get one.“ of the governor as well as institutions of higher education,” Brandi said the hunters on the show are dedicated The pilot episode of “Killing Bigfoot” aired Saturday the memo said. members of the organization who have been involved for and will continue to air at 9 p.m. Saturdays on Destination SFA President Dr. Baker Pattillo immediately notified years. America. For more information, visit www.killingbigfoot. faculty and staff of the campus-wide hiring freeze and said “I’m glad that people support us and think that’s com. the administration is working “to fully understand this awesome, and they want to be a part of something like that, directive and its implications,” he said in an email. but membership is not for the purpose of just entertaining Pattillo sent a follow up email establishing the following people,” Brandi said. guidelines: Bobby said his daughter’s participation in GCBRO has “The recruitment and hiring of graduate assistants been an asset to the organization. and student assistants, including federal work study “Brandi has brought a fresh set of eyes and thoughts to positions, is permitted, as they are not funded by state the team, and with her sense of humor, a lot of laughs, as appropriations,” Pattillo said. “At this time, we have not well,” he said. “She grew up around the GCBRO team, and it established whether the hiring freeze will impact the is only fitting that she be included with her adopted ‘uncles’ students hired on the Texas college work-study program, in our quest.” HOUSES which is funded through state appropriations.” Including her in the hunts is his way of grooming her to In addition, positions funded by federal and private take over the organization after he is gone, Bobby said. contract and grant awards and positions funded by state “I am passing the mantle down to my children, as some appropriations are permitted when approved by the of the other guys are, because someone will have to carry appropriate vice-president. the torch when we are long gone and/or no longer able to do this,” he said. “There is no other group out there that has FOR RENT “Faculty and/or staff positions to be filled that are funded with state-appropriated funds can be permitted had the findings and experience that we have had. So we only when approved by the appropriate vice president and are grooming them from our experience to be able to carry the required waiver from the governor’s office is sought the torch if, by chance, we don’t succeed in our quest for CALL OR TEXT TODAY and obtained through a process currently being developed discovery before then.” by the governor’s office,” Pattillo said. For Brandi, one of the hardest parts of participating in (936) 552-4145 As for exemptions, Loretta Doty, SFA director of Human hunts for the show was filming while taking classes. Resources, said there will be waivers issued for each “I was in Summer I classes in A&P [anatomy and individual case. 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Entertainment@thepinelog SAA hosts second Lip Sync Battle Seussical is coming
By Brielle Thomas Staff Writer
Children’s Performing Art Series at SFA will have two performances of “Seussical” at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday in the W.M. Turner Auditorium. According to Robbie Goodrich, director of arts information in the college of fine arts, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty wrote the play. It is based on several Dr. Seuss stories and the Broadway play, “Seussical.” It will be presented by Theatreworks USA and will feature 10 actors. “The musical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and features memorable characters such as The Cat in the Hat, Horton, Miss Gertrude McFuzz and Mayzie La Bird,” Diane Peterson, fine arts box office manager and director of the children’s series, said. “They will be visiting ‘Horton Hears a Who,’ Gertrude’s story from ‘Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories’ and ‘Mayzie Hatches the Egg’.” According to Peterson, the Children’s series has been at SFA for a very long time. “It has been around for almost 25 years,” Peterson said. “We attract schools in a 100-mile radius.” According to Peterson, the purpose of the series is to bring live theater and the arts to children in East Texas. “Many would not have the opportunity to see a live performance without our Children’s series,” Peterson said. The Children’s Photo by Cara Campbell/ The Pine Log series annually features five shows designed to Tyrone Graves III performers one of his favorite songs in the second annual Lip Sync Battle, while the students in the crowd entertain, educate take pictures and cheer him on in the BPSC Movie Theater. Graves performed Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” ft. Jamie Foxx. and engage young audiences of all ages, according to The next battle was Matthew performance of Bruno Mars’ “24K Goodrich. By Devin Hogue Rivera singing the Black Eyed Peas’ Magic” fell short to beat Graves “We always Entertainment Editor song “Let’s Get It Started” versus performance of Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t book children’s Tyrone Graves III performing Alicia No Mountain High Enough.” programming SAA held its second Lip Sync Battle Key’s single “If I Ain’t Got You.” But all the participants received a t h a t i s on Monday in the BPSC Movie Theater. Graves was victorious with his crowd prize so they didn’t go home empty curriculum- The Lip Sync Battle consisted of participating performance. handed. based so teachers three rounds. The first round had two The last battle of the round “Well, originally I wasn’t going to can use the contestants competing against one was Taylor Edwards performing perform, but God himself told me to performance as Courtesy Photo another in a head-to-head battle. Shakira’s “Try Everything” against sing in the Lip Sync Battle,” Graves a tool in the classroom,” Peterson said. “‘Seussical’ The audience voted on a website Jeron Humphrey who lip synched said. has the following curriculum connections: called Kahoot to determine who Backstreet Boys’ “I Want it That Way.” “I just always had a passion for communication and language arts, literature-based, would advance to the next round. Humphrey brought back the ‘90s and singing, but I’m not the best singer. music and relationships and family. According to event coordinator won the vote to advance. It was fun. It was a good experience. I We also provide a study guide that teachers can Armando Gonzales, he wanted to The second round, or as the MC never got first place in something, so download and distribute to children.” do this event again because of the for the event Jay Brooks called it, the it was fun.” According to Peterson, the study guides provide success it had last year and to give triple threat, began shortly after. At the end, the crowd wanted suggestions for pre and post-performance activities people who did not get a chance to go This round included all the previous Edwards to give an encore and discussions for teachers to use in the classroom. on stage last year the opportunity to winners in the first round going performance. She did it with props The cost of a ticket for one person is $7.50, and it is perform. against each other. and a big poster. $6 per person for groups of 20 or more people. The participants who took the The audience chose who they liked For more information about future Other upcoming Children’s series performances are stage were duo Justin Lewis and the best and the two performers with SAA events, follow SAA on twitter @ “The Little Mermaid” on Tuesday, March 7, and Super Brian Callahan who sang “Start of the most votes advanced. SAA_1923. Scientific Circus on Thursday, May 11. Something New” from the Disney In the end of the second round, Channel original movie “High School Johnson’s performance of Lenny Musical,” going against Valerie William’s classic song “Cause I Love Johnson, who sang Jennifer Hudson’s’ You” and Graves rapping Kanye West’s Review: “Dreamgirls” solo “And I Am Telling “Gold Digger” earned them both a Grammy-nominated singer’s You.” Johnson gave an electrifying spot in the final round and a chance performance that landed her in a spot to win $150. for the second round. In the final round, Johnson’s newest album is ‘CRZY’ incredible By Brooke Mosley has been through, such as the Heart” and “Get Like,” Staff Writer her love triangle with Kyrie although sweet, lyrically Irving and PartyNextDoor, sound like songs meant for Almost two years after and her suicide attempt a 16-year-old singer. the release of her Grammy- after those relationships. After listening to the nominated mixtape “You Despite the huge media album, my primary concern Should Be Here,” Kehlani buzz around both situations, was that Kehlani didn’t unveils the different sides of the 21-year old R&B singer really display her sexy side herself in her debut album, doesn’t shy away from in her songs, although the “SweetSexySavage.” addressing her problems on adjective “sexy” is in the It’s rare for me to listen to her album. album’s title. an album without skipping On “Piece of Mind” and In her song “Distraction,” at least one song these days, “Advice,” her lyrics suggest she says, “I’m not really a but each song on this album that she’s been heartbroken vulgar person,” but I think left me anticipating the next and that she’s trying to that she still could’ve one until the very end. find the piece of herself lyrically portrayed her The intro is a spoken- that she lost while in a bad sexiness in a subtle way word poem by Reyna Biddy relationship. like she did in the song and perfectly sets the tone Kehlani’s savage side “Undercover.” for the rest of the album. is revealed in songs like All in all, I love the lyrical Toward the end of the “CRZY” and “Personal” journey of the album and poem, Biddy confesses, where she seems to brush off hope that Kehlani can get “I’m a superwoman/and all the pain thrown her way another Grammy-nod with some days, I’m an angry in order to stay determined this album. woman/and some days, I’m to be successful in the music Whether you’re the a crazy woman,” which is industry. sweet girl or boy next door, a message I think Kehlani There are quite a few a grown-and-sexy young tries to convey throughout songs that display the artist’s adult or a coldhearted the album. sweet side, such as “Escape” savage with dreams, She isn’t a woman that can and “Everything Is Yours.” “SweetSexySavage” is an be defined by one adjective But songs like “Hold Me by album worth listening to. or confined to a box. The title of the album could also be a play on TLC’s second album title, “CrazySexyCool.” In “Distraction,” Kehlani wants to avoid settling down and just have someone to have fun with, but also asks that they not be a distraction (presumably while she’s handling business). “Keep On,” which is my favorite song production wise, deals with the same non-commitment preference, but I think that it should have been placed after “Distraction” instead of before it. The world has witnessed some of the struggles Kehlani Courtesy Photo
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CMYK Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Page 5 Super Bowl ads fall short of expectations LUM O N Opinions C
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By Tyler JOHNSON
Needless to say, the Super Bowl has become “There were a pretty big deal. It’s the most watched sporting two endings made, event every year and just in case captures an audience from around the world. Brady and the So it’s no wonder the Patriots went on commercial slots are so expensive. In fact, to win the Super a 30-second time slot Bowl. It was could cost more than $5 million. Compared to a bold move by previous years, this year’s commercials weren’t that Brady, but that’s great overall. what makes him There were more serious and heartfelt the greatest of commercials than ones all time.” that made you laugh. However, there were a few that caught my eye. around the phrase “We The commercial for Accept,” which is a clear Bai, a fruit drink, gave response to President me a good chuckle. It’s Trump’s executive order pronounced “bye,” and to put a temporary ban on the commercial starred refugees. Christopher Walken According to an sitting on a couch with Airbnb spokesperson, Justin Timberlake. the commercial was Illustration by Olivia Boan/ The Pine Log Walken stares directly spontaneously put into the camera and together in less than a speaks a famous line from week while using some Timberlake’s hit NSYNC footage from one of their Board of Regents’ vote to maintain current song, “Bye Bye Bye.” I’m previous commercials. not an NSYNC fan, so it It was a clear message, took me a few minutes but it was done in a matter to get it. But it definitely that calls for unity and tuition rate seen as positive sign for students made me laugh out loud. peace rather than division Year in and year out, and destruction. After many years of steady about how the financial burdens thought-out ideas about how SFA Bud Light always has a The commercial that great commercial. Well, had everyone talking increases, SFA students can look of higher education will affect can find other resources to help this year was no different. forward to their tuition remaining their futures. SFA has earned its fund the university. about came after the Spuds MacKenzie is game. Tom Brady, the same for the 2017-18 school year. reputation as being a high-quality Frustration over the cost of back but as a ghost. He’s quarterback for the In late January, the SFA Board university, but it is becoming tuition continues to rise at public guiding a man, who Super Bowl champion of Regents approved a designated increasingly expensive to attend universities across the country. decided to stay at home New England Patriots, tuition rate of $192 per semester this institution. Students can no longer wait on rather than go out with his starred in a commercial credit hour, leaving it unchanged The financial burden of sustaining legislators to appeal to the needs of friends, through nights for Shields MRI, where from the current academic year. our academic and other programs those attending public universities. of his friends having fun he boldly predicted he This will be the first time cannot continually be placed on the The increase of tuition has without him. would win the Super Spuds MacKenzie was Bowl and takes a jab at designated tuition at SFA has backs of the students attending this temporarily been halted at SFA, but a popular English bull not been raised in the 14-year school. students should not feel complacent NFL Commissioner, Roger terrier that starred in a Goodell. deregulation era. Students can take pride in the in ensuring their voices are heard. series of Bud Light ads The commercial was Tuition deregulation was put into fact the SFA Board of Regents Student loans now represent the that started in the 1987 filmed back in September effect in September 2003. understand this and are seeking nation’s second largest source of commercial. He appeared and, apparently, there This legislation allowed ways to increase revenue without debt. on talk shows and was were two endings made, university governing boards the relying solely on tuition increases. Federal student loan also mentioned in Tone just in case Brady and the flexibility to “charge any student But that does not take away from disbursements in Texas have nearly Loc’s song, “Funky Cold Patriots went on to win an amount designated as tuition the reality we face every day we doubled over the past decade, and Medina.” the Super Bowl. It was a I also thought the bold move by Brady, but that the governing board considers spend on campus. According to the the average Texas student will Airbnb commercial necessary for the effective operation SFA website, the average yearly cost graduate college with over $24,000 that’s what makes him the was inspiring. Their greatest of all time. of the institution,” according to the of tuition is $24,233. of student loan debt, according to campaign was centered legislation. Many students will graduate an article by The Texas Tribune. There are not any limits to how having paid nearly $100,000 to this The SFA Board of Regents has The Pine Log Opinions Page regularly regents of state public universities university. It’s encouraging to know undoubtedly taken a step forward may raise designated tuition. Yet, the board has recognized this, but in reassessing how to manage the features the Axe ’Em Advice Column. The SFA’s Board of Regents wisely next year regents will meet and start alarming increase of student loan staff answers questions about everything decided to remain at the current the cycle over again, and it may be a debt. But it cannot end there nor designated tuition rate, at least for different story at that time. should it. from relationships to general life issues the upcoming year. Students need to ensure their As Sen. Barbara Mikusi said, and everything in between. To submit your Many students around campus voice is heard on these matters, not “College is part of the American were unaware that this was taking with generic arguments about how dream. It shouldn’t be part of a question, email [email protected]. place, and some are still unsure tuition should be free but with well- financial nightmare for families.” LUM O N C Perfecting the art of practicing imperfections
Practice. The basic task of for organizations that cater to your Well, practicing on your own you behind those who center their repeating an activity or skill in hopes field and take advantage of them. allows you to do it the way you life around their profession. of one day becoming proficient in it. Surrounding yourself with see fit. Teachers should be seen as If you do what you need to do now, You go to class to learn. You study resources that will help you in your guides, so it is up to you to develop then that places you in a position to and do homework in order to retain field will only benefit you as you your craft. do what you want to do later in life. the knowledge. move closer to graduation. Attempting to practice your craft When you prepare for a test, you But when do you make time to No one can underestimate the without a teacher will help you don’t read the book once and just apply what you have learned? Class value of networking opportunities, better understand your strengths put it down. By Juwan should not be the only place you but those vast amounts of and weaknesses. If you are, you may need to LEE practice your skills in your specific connections will not search for you You are able to place a spotlight reevaluate that situation as well. We field of study. in your classroom. It is up to you to on what you are proficient in and all have various things that take our We live in an age where a degree find and seize those opportunities. use that time outside of class to time outside of class, but we have to “This is your is expected, so just having one no Sharpening those skills you work on it. work for the job we dream of having. career you are longer separates you from others learned in the classroom will place You are then able to return to No one said the road to success you are competing with. you in beneficial situations that can class more confident in what you will be easy. It is tedious journey training for, It will not only put you one step pay off for you. are able to do because you are one that we should enjoy. Dedicating and the people closer to mastering your field, Many people go through the step in front of the majority of the time towards the craft we love will but also ensure that what you are semester dreading going to class class. Remember, this is your career make it all worth it once we reach who sit in the majoring in is something you truly every day, and eventually become you are training for, and the people the top. classroom enjoy doing. disconnected to what is going on in who sit in the classroom with Practice and repetition won’t I have had an opportunity of the classroom. you will eventually become your bring perfection, but it will limit with you will building potential connections with You grow tired of listening to the competition. If you are only relying imperfections. There is no glory in eventually become people who are currently in the teacher and the same information on class activities to prepare you for practice, but without practice, there mass media industry by applying being thrown at you day in and day the professional world, then that is is no glory. your competition.” myself outside the classroom. Look out. a great mistake that potentially puts Opinions We’re looking Policy Spring 2017 Editorial Board for your EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Opinions expressed in this section JOANNA ARMSTRONG FEEDBACK of The Pine Log are those of the ✓ Write a letter to Grinding the Ax. individual writer or cartoonist and OPINIONS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Follow the guidelines on the left. do not necessarily reflect those of the JUWAN LEE HANNAH RUSSELL university, its administrative officers Sign your name, and your letter will or its Board of Regents. SPORTS EDITOR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR likely appear on this very page. Letters should be typed and should DEVIN BROOKS DEVIN HOGUE include the student’s hometown, ✓ You can also use our website to classification, campus identification ADVERTISING MANAGER COPY EDITOR submit a letter to Grinding the Ax. number and phone number for TYLER FISHER EMILY BROWN It’ll save you a trip to the Baker verification purposes. We reserve the VIDEO EDITOR Pattillo Student Center. right to edit letters for space, spelling, WEBMASTER/SOCIAL MEDIA CYNTHIA COGAN AUDRA BRIDGES grammar and potentially libelous ✓ Post feedback to our stories material. Letters should not be longer MANAGING EDITOR CIRCULATION MANAGER online. Hit the “Comments” button than 300 words. Any letter that does PARASTOO NIKRAVESH EMMA GREGERSON at the end of a story and let us have not follow this criteria will not be published. it. We can take it.
CMYK Page 6 The Pine Log 2017 SFA Scoreboard MEN’S BASKETBALL: Jacks edge Demons 75-73 in overtime WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Ladyjacks fall to NWSU, lose 76-72 TENNIS: Ladyjacks defeat NWSU and PV A&M 5-2 Saturday SOCCER: Ladyjacks release their soccer 2017 season schedule Sports Photo by Hannah SFA Athletics | Intramural Sports | Sport Clubs Russell/ The Pine FOOTBALL: Team adds 29 new members on signing day Log @TPLSports Bulking up the lineup Lumberjack football team adds 29 new players and coaches to program on National Signing Day; recruits include 10 transfers
By Juwan Lee side of the ball. five additions to the offensive line unit, as mix, a running back, tight end, a defensive Opinions Editor “We started with a blueprint, and that this was a group in 2016 that was spread lineman and four linebackers. SFA will look blueprint included athletic ability at their thin with injury. forward to having a fairly healthy roster SFA head football coach Clint Conque respected positions, academic ability, Conque and his staff saw roster depth entering spring practice on March 24, with was eager to announce the addition of 29 character and tough-minded and physical as another important theme of this year’s nine players continuing to nurse injuries new faces to the 2017 Lumberjack football football players,” Conque said. “We didn’t signees after having built a reliable core from last season. Returning players have roster on National Signing Day, Feb. 1. deviate from the benchmarks that we within the team. already begun offseason training, while new SFA left its mark on several states around established. This was the first class that “The first two recruiting classes we signees look to join their fellow teammates the country, including Arizona, California, we could really address immediate needs had we were trying to plug people into this summer. The start of the 2017 season Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana and across the board while also bringing in positions,” Conque said. “Now we’ve been will kick off in Dallas against Southern Texas. Nineteen players signed their quality young men to add to the depth of able to come behind and build the depth, Methodist University on Saturday, Sept. 2. National Letters of Intent as high school the program.” not only for next season, but for the future “I’m bullish on my team. I’m bullish on seniors, and 10 players are transferring to SFA was able to address positions that of the program. It’s the first time we’ve been our coaching staff [and] the commitment SFA. were hit hard by both injury and graduation able to do that. Bring some young men into we have here,” Conque said. Conque and his coaching staff placed in 2016. The 2016 signing class saw SFA go the program that have potential and upside. “Certainly we feel like we underachieved a heavy emphasis on allocating resources after pure speed athletes who could add You know they’re going to be here because last year. But it’s a new day and a refreshing toward the secondary, signing 10 defensive a different dimension to the team. Once they’re National Honor Society kids, honor start. We’ll know about this signing class in backs to their roster. Conque also announced again looking for an added dimension, SFA roll students, captains, leaders and really three years. We’ve got a lot of work to do. the hiring of Jeff Byrd, the Lumberjacks’ decided to go after size and length. Out of good high school football players that we We’ll see what shakes after offseason and new defensive coordinator, which further the five additions at wide receiver, only two had to fight for.” spring ball. We can really start shaping this illuminated SFA’s intent to get better on that come in below 6-foot-3. There will also be SFA also added two quarterbacks into the football program.” Racking up victories on the homefront
The Ladyjacks tennis team grabbed its first wins of the season, defeating Prairie View A&M and Northwestern State 5-2 Saturday afternoon at the Schlief Tennis Complex in Nacogdoches. The Ladyjacks played on their home turf after losing 6-1 to Louisiana Monroe on Friday. The Ladyjacks now have a 2-2 record early in the season. The women racked up nine single wins as a team on the day, which proved to be the deciding factor in their victories over the Lady Demons and the Lady Riverhawks. In their match against the Riverhawks, the Ladyjacks held a 1-0 lead after doubles action, and they capitalized to carry themselves into the win column. SFA will face Texas State University next on Feb. 17. Photos by Bastian York/ The Pine Log Franchise NFL players make big-time plays Controvrsial quarterback Tom Brady and New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI 34-28, achieve one of the greatest comebacks in history of sports
range, and the Patriots did the rest. Patriots owner Robert Kraft was composed and optimistic. In the words of former One thing I have learned watching the Patriots throughout Sunday’s game was a great example of the students versus TS CO Houston Rockets head the years is that you can’t give them any chance of life. the teachers. OR LU coach Rudy Tomjanovich, If a team has them down, they need to keep them down A man named Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. took P M “Never underestimate completely and rip their heart out. The Falcons had the his team into war, and even though the war looked like it S N the heart of a champion.” Patriots in the casket after they went up 28-3, but their bad was lost, he put all the pieces together and led his team to When the game is play-calling and horrible execution allowed the Patriots to the promise land. If it’s 28-3, 35-0 or 42-0—no matter the hanging in the balance, burst open the casket and complete the greatest comeback deficit, Brady is never out of the game. Brady is one of the you can always count victory in all of sports history. handful of quarterbacks who can’t have any chances. After on a champion to come The Patriots aren’t a normal football team. They’re the strip sack by Hightower, I saw the look in Brady’s eyes, through in the clutch. in a class all by themselves because their management, and I knew that he was about to morph into something In Super Bowl LI, the dangerous. Ryan is the 2017 NFL MVP, but when the time Pats found themselves came for him to put the game on ice, he reverted back to his down 28-3 with roughly “A man named Thomas Edward old self while Brady rose high above him and proved who 11 minutes remaining in the best quarterback is. the third quarter after Patrick Brady Jr. took his team This game was biblical. It was biblical because it taught Devin Brooks Falcons running back into war, and even though the me a life lesson. No matter how dark life looks, no matter SPORTS EDITOR Tevin Coleman caught how bad it may feel, if you just put your trust in God, a play action pass from war looked like it was lost, he anything is possible. NFL MVP quarterback Brady is a five-time Super Bowl champion and a four-time Matt Ryan and tip-toed into the end zone. put all the pieces together and Super Bowl MVP, which is the most all-time. Brady has 456 Following that easy, eight-play 85-yard drive, the game career passing touchdowns (fourth all-time), a 97.2 passer appeared to be over, but the NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons led his team to the promise rating (third all-time) and 61,582 passing yards (fourth all- showed the entire world just exactly who they were, and the time). Brady threw for 466 yards on 43/62 passes with two Pats reminded the world who they are, as well. The Pats land.” touchdowns and one interception in Super Bowl LI. went on to score 31 unanswered points, including 6 points coaching staff and players all think differently from any His numbers speak for themselves. I believe Brady is in overtime to cap off a 34-28 Super Bowl LI victory. The other NFL team. I watched the Dallas Cowboys, led by the greatest player in NFL history and one of the clutchest Pats now have five Super Bowl victories, including two in Dak Prescott, storm back from a 21-3 deficit against the athletes in sports history. Head coach Bill Belichick and the last three years. Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs; but the Brady have five rings together, which ties with Gregg In a game like this, a team that is losing looks for the difference in their comeback and the Patriots’ comeback is Popovich with Tim Duncan and Phil Jackson with Kobe slightest momentum shift to turn the tide in its favor. The that the Cowboys didn’t believe they could beat the Packers Bryant for seventh on the coach-player combo list. Belichick strip sack that Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower caused until they had made the comeback, while the Patriots knew is undoubtedly the greatest coach in NFL history because on Ryan proved to be the turning point of the game for the that the game was always in their control. he is greatness personified, and the way he coached in Patriots. Running back Devonta Freeman missed the block It’s easy to be confident when you’re playing well, but Super Bowl LI proved it. on Hightower which, allowed him to sack Ryan who never the true character of a team shows while they’re fighting Super Bowl LI taught me numerous lessons, and the one saw him coming. Afterward, the Falcons were up 28-20 that battle against themselves. That’s what I saw from the I carry with me the most is that no matter what people say, with three minutes remaining, and they had a chance to at Patriots. A prime example is the owners from both teams. no matter how bad the situation looks, all you have to do is least get into field-goal range and make it a two-score game, Falcons owner Arthur Blank was seen dancing and smiling keep on pushing through the adversity. When battle is over, but Ryan was sacked. That knocked them out of field-goal all throughout the game until his team blew the lead, while the victory will be in your hands.
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