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Friday, November 5,2004 Campus news, campus views from Southeastern Oklahoma State University Volume85 No.9 Campus calendar Elections come One more win and they're in -- Do you have an item for The Southeastern's Campus calendar? Include dates and contact phone numbers. Fax them at least FULL a week in advance to 745- \ Voters turn out in \ On local, state and national fronts, voters win 7475, or e-mail us at: \ [email protected] record numbers Liquor-by-the-drink Republicans Top Ten Freshmen across proposal enjoys win White SOSU will host the annu al Top Ten Freshmen Bryan County happy hour House, Congress Award Reception this after noon at 3:30 in Room 300 By AUSTIN LEWTER wo cotitity questions. of the Russell Building. Entertainment editor -All state questions passpdf including questions 707, which Southeastern pep rally Bryan County voters turned permnXthe state to spend rev The Office of Student Life out in record numbers Tuesday enue front future tax^s, and 713, will sponsor a pep rally to be heard on a variety' of which add^ a 4-c^nt-per-ciga- tonight at 7:30 in the rette tax. H \ issues and candidates for Bush Coburn Amphitheatre. national, state and local office. A proposed! motel tax, For more Among the items passed, Question 2i was| disregarded favoring Brad Carson for U.S. information, from the ballot whpn legal ques contact the Bryan County voters approved a Senate. The Democrat was Office of controlled drinking proposition tions were r defeated by Republican Tom Student Life _ that means liquor may now be County Questidn 1, liquor by Coburn, who garnered 53 per at 745-2840 *^^*w purchased by the drink at certi the drinkjj^sedL^ith 69 percent of the votes statewide. fied restaurants ancL^tetesrJOOC tent of the votes. jstrict 2 representative SOSU Sneak Preview Bryan County. Proponents of the issue claim race, Dan Boren won the seat The Office of Admissions According to elections offi it will promote new businesses vacated by Carson. and Recruitment Services cials, the 29 Bryan County vot- and jobs for the Durant area. There were no surprises in will be hosting the annual * ing precincts reported 15,162 According to KXII TV, national Grayson County, Texas, elec Sneak Preview, an open votes, or 70.65 percent of regis restaurant chains like tions when the majority of posi house for more than 1,200 tered voters. Applebee's and Chili's have tions went Republican, as Courtesy of DUANE FRIESEN prospective high school students, beginning at 9:30 The Democratic Party led the promised to come to Durant if expected. SOSU quarterback Drew Beard runs with the ball in a.m. Saturday on the front county in straight-party voting the law passed. Rep. Ralph Hall, who Saturday's 55-28 win at UCO, setting the Savages up for lawn. Call 745-2060 for with 4,011 straight-party Liquor by the drink was made switched from the Democratic a playoff berth if they win their final game of the regular more information. Democrats, whereas the legal in Oklahoma in 1984 con to Republican Party last year, season Saturday at home against rival East Central. tingent county to county. Bryan retained his Texas congressional Republican Party tallied 3,028 Game time is 1 p.m. at Paul Laird Field. The scenario is Practice interviews straight-party votes. County narrowly voted against seat, gathering 68 percent. exactly as it was last year. If the Savages win, they.make The Career and Some of the most controver the issue in 1985. On the national front, the playoffs. Also like last year, ECU has no chance of Placement Office is spon sial questions on the ballot were While Oklahoma voters Republicans retained control of soring mock interviews for not the elected official posi favored incumbent President the U.S. Senate as well as the making the playoffs but can serve as spoiler, which is juniors and seniors tions. George Bush, Bryan County House of Representatives. what the Tigers did last year in winning, 28-14, and Tuesday and Wednesday, In fact, Bryan County voters voters favored Sen. John Kerry. President George W. Bush was knocking the Savages out of postseason play. In fact, it Nov. 9 and 10. For more seems like every year this classic Highway 69 rivalry car information, contact the weighed in on nine legislative Bryan County voters also re-elected following a narrow Career and Placement referendum questions as well as went against the state's grain in victory in Ohio. ries playoff implications. Related stories, Page 7. Office at 745-2270. SOSU theatre opens season Blood drive at SOSU Custodians lose break room SOSU will host a blood drive from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. By RUTH E. SHIVAR their breaks at the gazebo, Wednesday Staff writer Sandy between the Savage Grill and and Thursday, About a dozen SOSU custodi Williams, North Hall. Nov. 10 and "Being under the gazebo puts 11, in the ans lost their break room in a SOSU us under watchful eyes," said Ballroom. September when the old campus custodian For more informa- police building and laundromat in North Binnebose. Janitor David Berghauser said tion, contact the Student were torn down to make way for Hall, >* he thinks the custodians should Health Center at 745-2867. construction of the new Student sweeps a have a break room. Union. rug in Musical Arts Series "I think we ought to have one. "It will be cold this winter," front of a The Department of Music It's good for us to socialize with he said. door. will present, as part of its the other workers and, besides Janitors must buy coffee at Musical Arts that, one needs to get away from RUTH E. the Savage Grill since there is Series, the SHIVAR the workplace during the day," The no place for a coffee maker or Baltimore Southeastern Early Music said Sandy Williams, who has microwave. Consort, at been a custodian at SOSU four Lacking a break room also 7:30 p.m. years. See related column, Page 3 puts the janitors out of the Thursday, Nov. There are no plans to replace loop in relation to safety 11, in the Fine the break room, which was ings where janitors work in information, Binnebose said. Arts Recital Hall. located just south of the laun which they can take their Their supervisor has to con For more infor dromat, due to limited funds, a breaks, according to Hallman. tact each janitor individually mation, contact the tt limited need and difficulty find It really puts us in a spot, not to give them information, she Department of Music at having a break room," said 745-2088. ing a new location, according to said. Fred Hallman, director of the Freda Binnebose, a custodian at The Material Safety Data Professional speaker Physical Plant, SOSU for seven years who is Sheets and other safety infor The Texoma Association "We don't really have a good currently working on a master's mation are required to be for Public School place to put one and we don't degree in school counseling. posted, but there is no central Courtesy photo Improvement presents see a need," said Hallman, who "Being able to visit with the location to post the sheets, speaker Jay Fay at 9 a.m. Theatre at Southeastern opened its season Oct. 14 with added there is no legal require employees makes the morale according to Binnebose. Friday, Nov. 12, in the the production of "Fortinbras." The cast included R.L. ment to provide a central break better," Binnebose said. Not having a break room Montgomery Auditorium. Rushing (left) as Fortinbras and Michael Ruff (right) as room for custodians. Since custodians no longer makes the custodians feel like Osric. See related review on Page 5. There are rooms in the build- have a break room they take Class drop deadline no one cares, she added. The final day to drop a class with a WP or WF option is Wednesday, Nov. SOSU hosts domestic violence vigil 17. For more information, contact the Registrar's By KRYSTAL COLLINS Office at 745-2165. Staff writer Several students hold a banner as Tribal chairman speaks More than 60 students partic they 'Take Back The Native American ipated in the "Take Back The Symposium, "Insights Night" march against domestic The Night" last 2004," presents Tribal violence last month, walking month to honor Chairman Billy Evans from the Bloomer Sullivan Domestic Violence Horse at 9:45 a.m. Gymnasium to the front lawn, Awareness Month. Thursday, Nov. 18, in where they lit white candles to Room 300 of the Russell RUTH E. SHIVAR honor victims and families. Building. For more informa The Southeastern tion, contact 745-2840. The candles were distributed at the beginning of the vigil and Violence Awareness Month. band, who repeatedly told her Thanksgiving Break "Silent Witnesses," red cutouts Following the reading of she was going to die, and exact Thanksgiving Break of men, women and children Gumm's message, SOSU stu ly how he planned to kill her. begins after classes who were victims of domestic dent Megan Turner received He also said there were women Wednesday, violence, lined the sidewalks rounding applause when she lined up to take her place and be Nov. 24. and surrounded trees on the sang and played on guitar a a mother to their child. Classes resume lawn. The "Silent Witnesses" song she had written especially She managed to escape by Monday, Nov. also had victims' stories glued for the event, titled, "Take Back crawling out of a window and 29. Contact to the figures' chests. The Night." running for help. 745-2165 for more informa Dawn Bonham read Sen. Jay After two public service He has since been sentenced tion. Paul Gumm's message since he announcements illustrating to 52 years in the state peniten SOSU Winter Ball was unable to attend. domestic violence were played tiary and will not be eligible for The Student Government "The damage done by even for the crowd, Tasha Bond, a parole until 2019. Association is presenting one case of domestic violence is victim of domestic violence, If not for an excellent support the SOSU Winter Ball from far beyond our ability to meas spoke about her experiences. group of friends and family, KRYSTAL COLLINS/The Southeastern 8-11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, ure," said Bonham, reading Three years ago Bond was Bond said she probably in the Massey Building. The SOSU jazz ensemble performs "Struttin' with some from Gumm's message. beaten and sodomized for more Barbeque" in the Amphitheatre Monday evening. Call 745-2366 for more. * October was Domestic than three hours by her ex-hus- See VIGIL Page 2 Got a news tip? Call the news desk, 745-2944 Want to place an ad? Call the main number, 745-2983 E-mail us: [email protected]

i i\ News Page 2 The Southeastern Friday, November 5, 2004 VIGIL -- from page 1 News in brief Alpha Chi honor society makes inductions ~ Do you have an would have gone back to him instead of get announcement for News in From STAFF REPORTS Carrick, Deanna ting a divorce. brief? Include dates and Dodson, JoLinda Emge, Bond, who currently lives in Durant and contact phone numbers. Southeastern recently inducted 53 Neil Gagel, Susan Hall, attended SOSU during her first year of col Fax them at least a week in Julie Harman, Jasmine advance to 745-7475, or e- members into the Alpha Chi National lege, will be competing in the Miss Hussain, Kelsi Karch, mail us at: Honor Society. Oklahoma pageant as Miss Southeastern theso ut heaster n @ sosu.edu Founded in 1922, Alpha Chi pro Craig Musgrove, Robert Oklahoma. Her platform will be increasing motes high standards of scholarship Ostman, Kyle Parker, awareness of domestic violence and sexual Research reminder and character. Rebecca Prince. assault. A reminder that all univer SOSU President Dr. Glen D. Finley: Jamie Young Audience members were then able to stand sity faculty members and Johnson delivered the address at the Healdton: Nicole up and share their personal experiences with students who plan to con induction ceremony. Inductees Phillips, Christopher Courtesy photo domestic violence, in order to show that no duct any research involving include: Smith. The SOSU chapter of Alpha Chi recently one has to deal with abuse alone. human subjects must gain Hendrix: Sarah Boatner, inducted 53 new members. Jane McMillan, director of the Department approval from the Human Jory Wade. Subjects Research Review Oklahoma of Guidance and Counseling, asked for a Idabel: Sarah Alford. Piano: Nicole Armstrong. Committee. An application moment of silence to remember the victims Achille: Rachel Hicks. Madill: Shawn Moore. can be picked up from Dr. Pottsboro: Karen Roan, Shana and honor the survivors of domestic vio Brooks Flippen. Ada: Melissa Wall. McAlester: Dawn Green. Sherrard. lence. Atoka: Amanda Bailey, Ashley Mead: Sherry Collins. Sherman: Robin Aschenbeck, The candlelighting followed, beginning Aqua fitness classes Gammon. Moore: Charity La Ponsie. Andrea Davis, Ryan Jacob, Thomas with a single candle being lit and then each Southeastem's Bokchito: Cody Whittenburg. Stringtown: Carol Ertman. Johnson person lighting the candle of the person next Department of Continuing Broken Bow: Tamara Bean. Tishomingo: Rebecca Matt The Woodlands: Lauren Bastian, to them until every candle had been lit. Education is offering aqua Burneyville: Jason May. Tulsa: Christina Cearley Keith Malott. During the candlelighting, Christy Colvin fitness classes through Calera: Karla Parks. Texas Out of state sang, "Me and Emily," a song recorded by Dec. 15, with class times Clinton: Jay Braffett. Denison: Stephanie Clauson, Lisa Dakota Dunes, SD: Chandal country artist Rachel Proctor about an abused and fees varying. To regis Colbert: Tana Takes Horse. Climer: Andrea Morris. Wohlfahrt. wife taking her daughter, Emily, when she ter, or for more information, Durant: Abbey Belcher, Robyn Gainesville: Alyce Hamman. WSMR, NM: Richard A.Vestal II call 745-2871. leaves her husband and starts a new life.

Blue Key trick-or-treat : Students Bryan and Elvira Clinkenbeard, along with volunteers from Blue Key, decorated Bryan County Nursing Center Oct. 29 with a haunted hall and graveyard. Candy was handed out to trick-or- treaters with assistance from nursing home resi dents.

Quilting classes Southeastem's Continuing Education Department is holding a quilting-by-hand class. Students will learn how to mark fabric for hand quilt GIRLFRIENDS ARE FOR) ing and the step-by-step process of how to create a quilt. To register, or for more information, call 745- « :. Jtfft 2871.

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"HMfltt yyyyy CPR training yy CPR certification is being offered by the Continuing Education Department. It will offer students the opportunity to become CPR certified for 12 months. Classes will be taught by Rachel Nutter, American yy Red Cross certified instruc tor. A certification class is scheduled for 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and the fee is $45.

Recertification classes will •yyjx y ••: • •••:•;. .- . "V~ .' be held once a month •- through December, with a $25 course fee. All course fees include certification Prepaid wireless, thafs what Talk7"racker is for. cards, and all classes will meet in Room 128 of the Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium. To register or for more information call 745-2871. Kappa car bash Kappa Kappa Psi is /mo sponsoring a car bash at the bonfire tonight that will be part of a pep rally for the Talk7racker Kyocera East Central University $50 Rave football game Saturday. • 300 Bonus Minutes at activation Phone SGA meeting • 500 Daytime Minutes The Student Government Association meets at 6:30 • Unlimited Nights and Weekends p.m. each Thursday in the President's Conference • FREE Text Messaging through November 13th Room, in the Administration Building. • Includes Nationwide Long Distance T^ US. Cellular Student Democrats The Democrats of SOSU, 1-888-BUY-USCC • GETUSC.COM formerly called the Young Democrats, meet at 2 p.m. Wednesdays in the Administration Building, 300 BOTHJS MiHtes re(Mres BCiW^ of a new TakTrack^ Room 303. NWte and Vteeksrofc pnWkin is a Hm^ time t^Promobonel phone offer r«»^ '"-twrabon _ Opinion Page 3 The Southeastern Friday, November 5, 2004 EDITORIAL Custodians segregated by stratification TAKE A DEEP BREATH Social stratification is the The point is, they are often The sinks are corroded from inequality in class due to unable to leave for lunch and cleaners and the shelves are Election season was brutal, uneven distribution of privi Leslie therefore need a place to hide peeling from the fumes. leges, power, wealth and prop Gregersen out and eat, with a refrigerator No one should have to eat in it's time for some reflection erty. in which to store their food. that kind of environment. People in the upper class are Contributing It may not seem like much to I wonder what will happen Finally getting through this year's election after what there because they were either writer those in the middle class to when it gets colder? No one seemed like the longest and most tedious presidential cam born wealthy or have attained dash across town and a grab a else has to leave their buildings paign in history, it's a good time to catch our breath and years of education, while the burger, or speed home for a unless they want to. reflect on a couple of key observations from this year's old laundromat, which was lower class is mostly made up quick lunch, but some of our I notice students and profes often-brutal election season: recently demolished to create of the poor and uneducated. custodians need every dollar sors gather around the new ash room for the much-needed Only in recent American his they earn in order to survive. trays outside the buildings. But WE ARE NOT DIVIDED ON IMPORANT ISSUES Student Union. tory has the government begun I think it is a huge injustice I've been told that custodians First, how many times did somebody running for Every office or meeting room to help the poor with medical for the more privileged to take are instructed to be out of sight office, or somebody supporting somebody running for that was torn down has been care, education and family away what the custodians had when smoking because it office, tell us how "divided" we are as a nation? We may be given a new home, except for assistance. made for themselves. "looks tacky." divided politically, but isn't that perfectly OK? the custodians' break room, While scientists and sociolo Most of the custodians I talk My faith in mankind is slow One need only walk the grounds of Southeastem's though there are still many gists theorize and speculate to have a story of how they ly dwindling as I see more campus — or any other university where the campus' tone is empty rooms available. about this segregation, one fac came to be custodians, and cer injustices and narrow-minded supposed to be so divisive and volatile — to recognize that I don't know what to think tor will never be explained, tainly there are some who shallowness. we are not divided on anything important, like personal rela about this. predicted or controlled to any would have gone in other direc It seems no matter how edu tionships or the value of a college education. We are all President Johnson deserves exact science, and that is tions if circumstances had been cated the upper classes get, quite united, actually, and we just have a healthy disagree his publicity and credit for this human nature. different. they lose just as much common ment on things of a political nature. outstanding project and, as a All too often, I have noticed However, success is not sense in the process. Yet political candidates ~ now known as the winners and student, this building will bene that people let their social class measured in money, though our Custodians go out of their losers ~ kept on emphasizing how tragic it has been that fit me and my peers. determine who they are and society teaches us differently. way to help each other. It is Americans are "so divided," and lamenting about what we However, the custodians have who they associate with. It is unfortunate how disre merely sociology and class can and should do to "bring us all back together again.* 9 been wronged. Segregation, throughout his garded our custodians are. I am stratification. Together again? We've never been polarized on things that The furnishings of their break tory, has been based on social disappointed in the majority of Success is determined by matter, just on political issues. What's wrong with that? room were gutted and dispersed status, fueled by emotion and my peers when I see how unap- resources and these individuals Vibrant political discourse has never been a bad thing. to other facilities on campus, justified by its maker. preciative and destructive they are the underdogs who don't Politicians, and the minions who speak for them, should facilities they are not allowed I have observed segregation can be. get a new building or even a never be crying and whining about how "divided" we are, in because they are for individ on the SOSU campus. I wonder if they think of who second-hand breakroom. but rather, encouraging a continuation of healthy, robust dia ual departments considered In that, I have noticed the will clean up their mess. We They are swept under the logue that energized so many new voters and led to the above custodial work. custodians suddenly emerging However, I have not heard would surely remember the jan rug and will be forced, once highest voter turnout in nearly 40 years. Again, it's OK if from nowhere and meeting any discussion about a new itors if they were gone, again, to pull together and pro we're divided on politics. In fact, it's healthy. under the gazebo by the Savage break room for the custodians. They get the lowest wages, vide for themselves the basic Grill for their breaks. longest hours and worst treat luxuries already given to the THE 'MORAL VALUE9 VOTE STUNS MEDIA Most professors, secretaries Rhetta, who cleans in the ment. I was deeply appalled privileged staff. NBC's Brian Williams appeared to be almost proud of and the president have the Morrison Building, uses an ice means to eat out or drive home when I heard a physical plant I'll get myself through col himself, as if he were breaking the Watergate story, when he chest because there is no refrig for lunch and may not utilize official tell the janitors to "eat lege, as I have been, but when I announced the significance of "moral values" in Tuesday's erator on campus for the custo their break rooms. in your closets." "make it" I will always remem presidential election. . dians to use. Their closets are about the ber what's going on at SOSU. Pointing out that 21 percent of those questioned in exit Most of the custodians do not They must find coffee and have that luxury. size of a small bathroom, with I think I'll stick to the gazebo polls cited "moral values" as their top concern in selecting a drinks elsewhere because they They often carpool or walk if cleaners, mops, brooms and with the "losers." They may not president — even more important than the economy (20 per were robbed of their break they do not own a car, in order chemicals, and no windows or wear three-piece suits, but cent) and terrorism (18 percent) - Williams declared basic room, formerly located by the to save money on gas. adequate ventilation. they're great people. moral standards to be the sleeper issue of the election. Sleeper issue? Of those 21 percent of voters who recognized "moral val Abortion morally wrong and indecent ues" as their primary concern, three-fourths voted for George Bush. Picture yourself, 16 years old . According to the Cybercast Some say women should be Williams called them the "evangelical right," whatever and female, you wake up one News Service Web site, 74 per able to choose what is done to that is. Why not call them what they are? Christians. And day and your whole body feels Jenny cent of the women who have their body and should have they're not sleepers at all. They've been wide awake and different. What is wrong with Arnold had abortions said they would control over their reproductive voting in droves forever. And this year they made the differ you? not have an abortion again. system, but they are actually ence in a presidential election. You are pregnant. Now that Staff After the abortion, women giving up control when they Don't call it a "sleeper" issue or treat them like a small you know what's wrong, what writer can experience pain that feels have sex. Real control is to not pocket of voters simply because the mainstream media over will you do? , like menstrual cramps for a have sex in the first place. looked this powerful voting block and missed the story. Many people try to take the number of days. It is also pos There is another factor. The easy way out and have an abor www.cnsnews.com. sible, in partial-birth abortions, mother could be in danger. Editorials reflect The Southeastern staff's collective opinion. tion. Is that really the easy way Citing www.cnsnews.com, 42 for the women to be unable to Sometimes this is the case out, though? percent of women who have have children again. and that is fine, but when In 63 percent of all abortions abortions are more likely to It takes two people to make a women abort because of finan the women said they felt forced have mental health claims in child and both should be cial instability or because the by their parents or by their the first six months after the responsible. child would interfere with their Southeastern partners, according to abortion than women who give In some cases men do have life, that is the mother's fault. birth. ^ www.knowledgeisempower- mental problems because they Women choose to have sex, ing.com. Another 42 percent also don't may have been the one who so they should be responsible Best Overall Newspaper, Second — 2004 Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association all newspapers under 7,000 circulation Honorable Mention - 2004 Also, 63 percent are more use protection during concep wanted the child, but more for their actions. Society of Professional Journalists, Okla. Chap, Overall Newspaper likely to require help 90 days tion of the child, according to often the men are the reason If you can make a baby, then Enterprise/Team Reporting, First - 2004 Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association i Society of Professional Journalists, Okla. Chap. Award of Merit - 2002 after the abortion, according to www.epigee.org. abortions are done. you should keep that baby. Award of Excellence -- 2003 Overall Newspaper Overall Newspaper Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association Letters to the editor HOW TO REACH US E-mail address: • Main number: 745-2983 [email protected] friends require both. Southeastern. come along there has been a News desk: 745-2944 • Web site address: Phone ad is sexist All in all though, it is the I remember, when I first Fax: 745-7475 www.sosu.edu/thesoutheastern To EDITOR: solution and a lesson to be general consensus that this ad came to the campus, thinking My name is Deborah K. learned. The Staff is definitely degrading to how friendly and helpful every Sliger-Kelley. I am a 28-year- These problems and lessons women and that your advertis one was, making me feel wel Managing editor Yeardisc editor old female graduate student can also be applied to life in ing staff made a very bad judg JOSEPH E. COLLINS KRYSTAL COLLINS here at SOSU. come. I also took notice that general. With each problem we ment call in regards to accept the professors didn't look at Advertising director Publications adviser I am writing to you today to gain character, and with each ing and printing this ad. you as a number but as a per CATHERINE PALMORE C. ALLIN MEANS share with you a concern that solution we gain wisdom. As As a woman and as a student son and they took the effort to we know, character and wis News editor Entertainment editor some other students and I have of this university, I am very learn your name. dom are two very important RICHARD A. VESTAL II AUSTIN LEWTER been discussing about an ad displeased and upset that my I know that this is in part due that was recently published in elements of a strong spirit. school would allow such an ad to the size of the classes. Sports editor Webmaster/Chief artist The Southeastern (see ad, Page Now, about the heart of in this or any other publication. However, the ability to per MICHAEL SMITHEY KEITH ROBINSON 2, today's edition). Southeastern, what is heart? Seeing this ad has deeply sonalize the experience by call Ad sales rep. Staff artist/Staff writer This ad has been the topic of Heart is what gives us the concerned me about the morali ing us by name in class as well DEREK CARTER STEVE MITCHELL conversation at our campus strength to keep going when all ty of my unversity and your as out meant a lot to me, as I and, to be honest, the talk is not else tells us to quit. Staff writer Staff writer paper. am sure that it did to others. RUTH E. SHIVAR JOHN HELMER good. In the last few years, I have I do not agree with this ad or As a student, I not only felt Staff writer Staff writer The ad is a photograph of witnessed the strength of any other display of discrimina the pulse of SOSU but was a JENNY ARNOLD JAMIE CARRICK two individuals holding hands Southeastern as it was hit with tion or sexism and would hope part of it as well. Contributing writer Contributing writer walking away from the cutbacks and many uncertain that your publication would The pulse is the never-ending CONNIE HARSHMAN KYLE WISER camera. ties. refrain from continuing to pro activity and the never-ending The portrait spans from just There were many of the staff mote it. surge of energy and excitement Writers, Editors, Photographers, Ad. Reps, Artists beneath the subjects' shoulders and faculty who were called on Thank you in advance for that flows through this campus. Lacey Coffman to just below the knee. to teach classes simply because Call 745-2983 to learn how to Rhonda Coward your prompt actions in this The students are always join The Southeastern newspa In big, bold letters the ad the budget just wasn't there to Nicole Erwin matter. involved in one activity or per or The Savage yeardisc staff. states, "No commitments, no keep or hire instructors for Casey Hart * another. Some of these activi We welcome input from students hidden cost. That's what girl Jason May them. across campus. Stop by the DEBORAH K. SLIGER- ties include going to a football Eduardo Pazos friends are for!" Some of the other programs newsroom, FA 203, and visit with KELLEY or basketball game, attending The ongoing debate is as to were cut, such as the cheerlead Student Publications staffers. graduate student one of the many Christian the gender of the individuals organizations or cultural events ers and others, but SOSU as a and the meaning behind the Publication Policy whole pulled together to meet print. Savage spirit high on campus. The pulse is the beat of cam these challenges and didn't The Southeastern student newspaper is published as a teaching One argument is that the two To EDITOR: pus life, and without it the give up. tool for communication/journalism students under the Department of individuals are "girlfriends" I spent more than a decade campus would be lifeless or, in The heart of Southeastern has Communication and Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State and that this is a distasteful slap on the campus of SOSU as a University. The Southeastern is published once per week during the • grown stronger with each trial. in the face to gay couples. student, a resident and an other words, "DEAD." school year and every two weeks during the summer, and it is not As a student, resident and Others state that the picture is employee. I had the privilege The Spirit of Southeastern is published during holidays. 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The editors ever your capacity, are able to Still other parties argue that Southeastern in August of 1990 I am proud to be a part of reserve the right to decline publishing any letter to the editor, and all embrace the life that letters may be edited for content, space limitations and libel law com the meaning is obvious, just and graduated in May of 1996. such a strong institution as pliance. Deliver letters to The Southeastern newsroom, Room 203 in poorly expressed. That it I realize that Southeastern Southeastern. Southeastern offers. the Fine Arts Building, or mail letters to: The Southeastern, Room means US Cellular's services isn't as large as some of the Southeastern has a history 203, Fine Arts Building, SOSU, Durant, OK 74701. Our e-mail require no commitments, no other universities, but that is that has had its troubles, and ROBERT G. GILMORE address is: [email protected]. hidden charges, but that girl- one of the great things about with every obstacle that has SOSU alumni

I I News/Opinion Page 4 The Southeastern Friday, November 5, 2004 Election opinions Southeastern represents well at conference heard, the team including ful city, or the death of thou By JEANA PARSONS insight to students from five learned in their fields. SOSU's Rhonda Coward and Question of the week sands of innocent civilians, Contributing writer Oklahoma colleges. "I was able to interact and ask Lacy Olson won with the adver not even those missing Cerny also runs his own com questions pertaining to different As one of the most signifi SOSU students learned what pany, Cerny American Creative, industries and approaches of tising campaign, "Roll into cant elections in recent histo weapons of mass destruction. it's like to work in advertising where Peter Burns, one of his local and nationwide media Sonic." ry has come and gone, The The issue for me is that, when they attended Career Day employees, created the popular aspects," said junior Katy Coward said she enjoyed the Southeastern asked the fol other than England and a few 2004 in Oklahoma City Oct. 13, cartoon character SpongeBob Scasta. friendly collegiate competition. lowing Question of several other countries, the United sponsored by the Oklahoma SquarePants. The day ended with a student "I was able to work with stu writers, contributors and edi States damaged relations with most countries, thereby City Ad Club. Students also participated in competition sponsored by Sonic dents from other universities, tors: \ one of six roundtable discus prohibiting us from being the Accompanied by Dr. Bob and Smith Dryden, where teams exchanging thoughts and ideas What do you think has Hays and Dr. Lucretia Scoufos, sions, including public rela had to invent an advertising leaders of the free world. to help expand my knowledge." been the most significant students listened to a speech tions, media buying and creativ campaign for a new Sonic loca issue, or race, in this year's We are now merely another Coward said she thought the Democratic country with no given by Joe Cerny about how ity. tion. local, state and national to make nothing into something Students from many different SOSU students joined those experience gave her a boost of elections? stronger pull in foreign affairs confidence by winning and rep than Italy. by using creativity. colleges attending were dis from other colleges with a 45- It's crazy how many issues resenting SOSU. I voted for Bush four years Cerny, known as the voice of persed into groups, speaking minute deadline to create and were at stake in this year's Winners of the event were pre ago because I thought his the Pillsbury Doughboy and the with advertising and public rela present their campaigns to three election? Iraq? Taxes? Social star of many Cheer laundry tions professionals about their judges from companies spon sented with portfolios with the Security? domestic agenda was better than Gore's. I believed that detergent commercials, gave careers and some of the most soring the competition. Sonic logo. How about all the state valuable lessons they have Of the eight presentations questions in the 700s? It's would be enough to cover his odd to me personally that deficiencies in foreign politics. SOSU student attends future leaders conference state questions exist, and Boy was I wrong. BEAU CHADWELL their premises. By RUTH E. SHIVAR business and business educa- wellness educator and author ed Brad Howard, PBL national senior Can anyone submit a State Staff writer tion. of the two joke books, southern region vice president; Question? What if I wanted to I believe the "War on Corlett wants to start a PBL "Chicken Poop in My Bowl" Laura Morgan, former PBL know why Oklahoma still Terror" has been at least the SOSU student Brandy chapter at SOSU because she and "Chicken Poop in Your national mountain-plains must be shaped like a pan? biggest, if not the most impor Corlett attended the 2004 was a member of the business Bowl II." region vice president and tant, topic in this year's elec Oklahoma Future Business Do the people who live in organization at Connors State "The guest speaker was Oklahoma PBL parliamentari tion, because it is at the fore Leaders of America Phi Beta College before attending the "Pan-handle" hate being funny," said Corlett. an; Lance Cogburn, certified front of every voter's mind as Lambda Fall Leadership SOSU. Students also attended work the "Handle"? career specialist in the College the only issue that affects our Conference Oct. 16 at Connors PBL is open to all students shop sessions about officer As it is with most objects, of Business at Oklahoma State does our pan have a top and personal security on a nation State College in Muskogee. who are interested in the busi and member training, resume University and others. a bottom? al level. Corlett, a junior graphic ness organization. building and other topics. Corlett received an award for If so, wouldn't that mean Gay marriage, abortion, design major and music minor A student's GPA and status "I liked it. I thought the that Durant would be the bot stem cell research - we are from Tulsa, is planning on are not considerations, nor workshops were very benefi her participation in the Fall tom? Why can't we be the top certainly concerned with starting a Phi Beta Lambda must prospective members be cial," said Corlett, who attend Leadership Conference. of an upside-down pan, thus these issues on a political, chapter at SOSU. full-time students, according ed the True Colors workshop Corlett is looking forward to making Tulsa Oklahoma's moral or emotional level, but Phi Beta Lambda is a nation to Corlett. and the How to Run for attending the state leadership bottom? as far as I know, stem cell al student vocation education Students at the leadership State/National Office work conference in Oklahoma City association that prepares col AARON TIDWELL research hasn't frightened conference heard keynote shop. April 15-16. senior anyone out of visiting a con lege students for careers in speaker John Irvin, a trainer, Workshop presenters includ The most important issue in vention center in a big city on this year's presidential elec a national holiday. To political debaters: Hang up your gloves for now Fear drives our thoughts tion has been the facts and Readers of this newspaper Some of these debates were and decisions at the most pri own opinions. controversy of the war and are aware of the political con argued professionally while mal level, and the fear gener Though I wrote negative the many American troops tent which has appeared in The Richard A. others were only personal ated by our collective anger columns about Tom Coburn that have been sent to the Southeastern during the past attacks. at the attacks of 2001 is Vestal II and State Question 712, the fireline and died in combat. year. However, the voters have unprecedented. News majority of Oklahoma support Many of these sad situa Though this publication is spoken, and those who express We have never been more ed both, and I will too, because tions, for George Bush, hap certainly far from CNN, many editor themselves genuinely must sep aware of our own fragility, or the right thing happened. pened for a reason. students, professors and staff arate from the whiners by more outraged at having The time for arguments has But, on the other hand we writers have voiced their opin issues, often sparking seeming showing support for the voters' been made aware of it, and I temporarily passed, and atten have Sen. John Kerry, who ions on local and national ly endless debates. decisions, regardless of their tion should focus on unity. has a different point of view believe that has made securi of things and probably a bet ty the most critical issue of ter human perspective on this election. what is better for Americans STEPHANIE CLAUSON and countries that surround it. junior EDUARDO PAZOS I feel that national security senior has been the most important I feel that the controlled issue in the 2004 presidential drinking policy was the most election. important issue on our ballot, Both candidates made this besides the presidential elec issue a central part of their tion. This issue is not only campaigns, and after the important so we can drink Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, it is liquor and wine in our town, obvious that the public is still but also to bring in new busi concerned about their safety. nesses and revenues that we While I do feel this issue are lacking. was the most important of the So many people complain election, neither President that there are very few Bush nor Sen. Kerry seemed restaurants and clubs to go to offer any real solutions to to, and now that will all hope the problem. fully change with the over JASON MAY whelming passage of the junior proposition. The presidential election WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM HOME, you need healthcare you can depend was the most important elec LACY OLSON on. At TexomaCare-Durant, our caring staff will focus on your health, so you tion this year. We had to senior can focus on your studies. 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I < r Entertainment/Comics Page 5 The Southeastern Friday, November 5, 2004 Americana standard set high 'Fortinbras' both tragic and hilarious By AUSTIN LEWTER Philo Rounder By JENNY ARNOLD Allison Clubb, costume try to find his way out of a Entertainment editor recording artist Staff writer designer, added an up-to-date strange box, also known as a wardrobe that helped the Slaid Cleaves has Theatre at Southeastern put "TV set." In today's preprogrammed audience relate to the charac music industry, it's not all the on another wonderful show Trapped with nobody really released his first ters and provided for a few with "Fortinbras," which ran knowing why, all Hamlet time that you can sit down and LP in four years, laughs along the way. to receptive audiences Oct. wants to do is be a part of his listen to an epic of an album "Wishbones," The role of Fortinbras was created by a one-of-a-kind 14-16. country in death, and some available online. expertly played by R.L. how the TV set is holding him songwriter. Rushing, who used his own Until now. Theatre review back. personality in portraying Only certain characters Fortinbras and made it easy to Directed by Barbara could see the ghosts, creating CD review associate with the character. Alkofer, "Fortinbras" is the fun humor and crazy twists iciXleaves Horatio, played by Mark 4 aftermath of "Hamlet." Austin, Texas, songwriter when appropriate, one being Although it has some sexually McClanahan, was well por Slaid Cleaves has achieved trayed with a believable the encounter between explicit scenes and crude Fortinbras and Ophelia, excellence once again with his humor, it was a wonderful accent that made the character new album "Wishbones." www.8laidcleaves.com stand out. played by Angela Ullrich, in production suited for our which the audience finds out With this release, Cleaves' witty yet incredibly honest at book, "Seabiscuit," by Laura The animated McClanahan time. about their past and sees their first LP since 2000, he displays the same time. Hillenbrand, it is an awesome With added modern touch directed his actions so the audience could easily under weird future as it unfolds. supreme songwriting ability in Charles Arthur lends awe tune complemented by mes es, such as characters wearing stand. As the play concludes in the fashion of Woody Guthrie some guitar licks atop Ian merizing mandolin tracks by Converse shoes and an over Hamlet was played by the truly tragic Shakespearean or Bob Dylan. McLagan's expert organ work Billy Bright. bearingly tall afro, the play always-effective Eddy Karen, fashion, the cast dies one by The album opens with Track to make this a feel-good song Track 8 is a witty tune that caters to audiences other than 1 and title track, "Wishbones," the regular theatregoers. while Michael Ruff used his one. Osric is hanged, then about a man who feels bad. Cleaves always confesses "is a personality to make the char co-written by Texas music leg The set, sound, costumes Horatio kills Fortinbras in a Cleaves teamed up with vet true story about a man from acter Osric, his own. end Ray Wylie Hubbard. and lighting were wonderfully sword fight. eran song-writer Karen Poston San Angelo, Texas," a worn-out Each performer reacted well The ballad expresses the designed, captivating the In his own pity, Horatio on Track 3, "Drinkin' Days." cowhand named Willie with one another on stage, story of a man who feels as if audience during dramatic kills himself to eliminate the Poston wrote "Lydia," a stan McCann. which made for easy maneu he has lost everything he once scenes and scene changes. main characters from the liv dard on Cleaves' 2000 release, It is an upbeat feel-good tune verability and great communi owned. It talks of a drunk's cry ing. Then they all return as "Broke Down." that is summed up with the Dr. James G. Cunningham, cation with the audience. as he is trying to fight a disease ghosts, leaving only two "Drinkin' Days" tells the closing lyrics, "Well, I'll be go set designer, was brilliant in At the start of the play, that is killing his heart as well his work. Polish maidens, played by story of a recovering alcoholic to Hell. I got nothing but a Hamlet and his family die and Ia s is liver. Kelsi R. Karch and Stephanie forced by the Texas penal sys Ford and a barn full of hay. If it The audio was done by Fortinbras takes over. This becomes evident with Finch, Bernardo, played by tem to sober up. weren't for horses and divorces Mark McClanahan and sound Not wanting the rest of the lyrics, "And you've pawned * effects were used in scene Clayton Younkin, and It is about a good-time partier I'd have a lot more money and Norway to know the truth / everything you own. I guess changes and off-stage happen Marcellus, by Kevin who lets booze control him less gray hair. I might even be a about the royal family's death, some dreams just don't come ings. Littlejohn, among the living. until he assaults a police offi millionaire. If it weren't for Fortinbras makes up his own true. Nothing left but skin and Lighting, coordinated by story, saying that a Polish spy The moral of the story is I cer. Though first impressions of horses and divorces, I'd be a lot wishbones." David Stachowski, was used killed the family. that we all will die, we all lie this song might lead one to better off today." during scene changes to take The family then comes and some of us die from Musically, "Wishbones" pro think that the subject voluntari Cleaves is, by far, one of the vides excellent foreshadowing best songwriters in the music the focal point away from back as ghosts. telling the truth. Once again, ly quit drinking, the punchline what was happening on the One by one, they all show Theatre at Southeastern pulled for the rest of the album. Cellist is expertly buried in the last industry to date. His pure, hon est lyrics and ability to tell a stage. themselves and Hamlet has to it all off to perfection. Brian Standefer teamed up with verse. story are overwhelming. Cleaves' full-time fiddle player, Morlix adds a bit of steel gui Eleanor Whitmore, to provide a Having met Cleaves on tar work that creates a tone of AUSTIN LEWTER beautiful string bed of orches numerous occasions, I can say Staff tracks sadness throughout the piece. Entertainment editor that he is a humble, soft-spoken tral proportions. Track 7, "Qick as Dreams," Ed Burleson artist who sometimes seems to Here's what student publications staffers are The strings cleverly contrast which personifies the extent of 'The Cold Hard Truth" have a hard time taking a com currently listening to, and why: the hillbilly-picking style of Cleaves' songwriting ability, is pliment. It's as if he doesn't Gurf Morlix on both acoustic the story of a retired horse CATHERINE PALMORE Ed is a local guy from the realize his own greatness. And and electric guitars. jockey telling of his former Advertising director Denison area. This is his first if not, hopefully the world soon album with Palo Duro Records glory, dating back 60 years. Various artists, "NOW 16" Track 2, "Road Too Long," is will. and it is awesome.lt is piercingly an upbeat honest story of a It tells the story of this old It's a good CD with a variety of music. It country with both originals and Texas troubadour who is begin man losing a colleague on the keeps you awake during the late study hours. I obscure covers. Look for my ning to feel the homesickness horse racing track. Cleaves' Web site address is: just like it because it has a variety of tunes. www.edburieson.com review \x\ next week's paper. of the music business. It is Inspired by Chapter 5 of the www.slaidcleaves.com COLLEGE MOTTOCopyrigh t 2002-2004 Where Everything is 25% Exaggerated by Steve Mitchell Sundance Brass at SOSU

BS PIZZERIA: The Next Generation 2004 Same pizza, new crew by Richard A. Vestal II You know what AH! The this means right? K.C QUINTANA/The Southeastern .dough- / The Sundance Brass Ensemble last Thursday was the No, don'tj first of 16 upcoming performances as part of the Musical v mixing say it! s£ Arts Series at SOSU. The concert concluded with the machine premier performance of "Caprice," which was composed \ by Dr. James Wintle, SOSU professor of music and sliced off I have to! director of the Musical Arts Series. The quintet includes, You've left to right, Keith Johnson, John Holt, Don Little, William ! my arm! become a Scharnberg and Jimmy Clark. The Baltimore Early Music freak! Consort is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11.

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SAVAGES (7-2, 3-1) This week • vs. East Central Player's Club is The • Where: Paul Laird Field, Southeastern sports editor's Durant selection of the all-around • When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Athlete of the Week. Sports calendar Solely the opinion of The Southeastern, this recogni IF(rD(rD7TIEj(\ILIL tion is not affiliated with an official college football Game 1 - Sept. 3 award. SOSU 45, ENMU 21 This week the featured Game 2-Sept. 11 player is Pete Cuva. SOSU41,ASU27 BMI Courtesy photo hk^ Game 3- Sept. 17 Courtesy photo Above left, senior Lauren Martin takes a shot, while, SOSU 7, MSU 33 Above-left, Eric Babers, and, above-right, Jeremy Brown, above-right, sophomore Jessica Hocker drives the lane take the court gainst OSU last season. during the 2003 season. Game 4 - Sept. 25 SOSU 48, OPSU15 Coach Robinson and staff hopeful Coach Keith looks for 400th win Game 5 - Oct. 2 I Robinson has been at SOSU SOSU35.ACU 14 By MICHAEL SMITHEY By MICHAEL SMITHEY various media representatives. Sports editor for 13 years, having coached at Sports editor (fThi s year we have great Game 6 - Oct. 9 the Oklahoma high school level Head coach Nick Keith opens potential to be back at the top of SOSU 46, NSU 6 The Savage basketball team for 11 years. his 23rd season at the helm of the conference," said Keith. / opens the season Nov. 15 at Since his arrival, he has the Lady Savages with a mile- "Our ladies have worked hard Courtesy photo Game 7 - Oct. 16 Ouachita Baptist in claimed a pair of Oklahoma . in sight for the season- during the off-season and look Pete Cuva, sophomore SOSU 37, Tarleton 42 Arkadelphia, Ark., taking high Intercollegiate Confe^hee titles opening game against. Southern prepared for the season." punter/kicker hopes into the new season after in 1996 and 1997, as well as Arkansas. That is, win No. 400 The Lady Savages open their Game 8 - Oct. 23 a disappointing run last year. two trips to theNAIA Division I Cuva, a native of Forney SOSU 49, SWOSU 7 for his career. season Monday, Nov. 15, at The Savages finished fifth in •>•:•. Texas, spent his firsttw o • " quarter-centu home against Southern the conference with a 5-7 record seasons of college play Game 9 - Oct 30 ry span, Keith has become the Arkansas. in the LSC, and went 13-14 27-4 and No. 5 in the SOSU 55, UCO 28 school's all-tiiM wpninggt The Lady Savages look for with the Oklahoma overall. lyision I poll. womenj basketball coach with two returning players to lead the Sooners, as a kickoff spe They did have a 6-5 winning Robinson wen «C<0QG&&&$8£fl)wi Game 10-1 p.m. Saturday way, sipior captain Lauren cialist. record at home, but ended \ip 6- m : SOSU vs. ECU He coIJicted" win Martin arid sophomore Jessica Cuva was named as last 9 on the road. * Conference game , . A ] during tie.200.1-02êason with r. week's LSC North Special LSC North Player of tlie IV Teams Player of the Week, yy+ff+y. Laiy Savages finished 8- •yy ;• Jeremy Brown and Fres»hma r.-. -•.-.• 1RMJL soii, with a 4-8 record for the fourth time this sea the Year Eric Babers re at Ouachita Baptist (m) id '5i8 on the road. son. the Savage lineup t : 7 p.m. Nov. 15 is assisted; M Savages finished 4- The only other player to with big expectations! ©rth play, 3-3 at receive the honor that many Southern Arkansas (w) Brown and BabelHp; th • • -1 times has been SOSU's 6 p.m. Nov 15 team shooting, havSil gon Martin,;•-:-M von the road. \ the Lady Savages Drew Beard, who also was • 57.7 percent and 48.4 pix^ht in led the honored last week as the at Drury (w) shooting for the seasork and p now-graduated 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Brown averaged 17 lifliams, with 404 LSC North Offensive game, with a season an average of 15.0 Player of the Week. Henderson State (m) 409. Kgirne. Beard and Cuva have 7 p.m. Nov. 23 He averaged six rebounds g her was Hocker both been selected for this IKliillpoints on the season honor the past two consec at Evangel (w) game. md a u Iverage of 12.7 points utive weeks, and currently 6 p.m. Nov. 20 Babers averaged 10.8 pdtefe the Sa per game and ended the season served per gape. have the most selections in * Senior Lauren Martin came in at Washburn (w) with 292 total. oi ::OVeF::' the conference. 6 p.m. Nov 23 Babers led the team in ^|Pî^^^|| third on the team with 185 points, Norman Dawson and » earned his h f^&WSm^^&MtMi^ and averaged 6.9 points per game. Lenell Lawrence are the rebounds with 211 on season, v : at Incarnate Word (m) averaging 7.8 per game. iee-• m bi^rnes"s fi aid yet another fe^<5l^l^tro) The team averaged 59.3 points only other two players to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 26 He totaled 50 blocks and 40 Oklaho&-^Julsft^v.âii4rr^ phy: CO; j c&ôllec;d.Qil|i§::;:înter. per game, while their opponents receive honors from SOSU. steals on the season. master's firom6^^^^^ •. "*•><: Has post- averaged 65.7. Last week Cuva was at Arkansas-Monticello (m) :; Maî^lpi^f^ LSC North "We look stronger this season, Mauck was nam8Pftg?; ;iS Hocker and Martin combined seven-for-seven on extra 5:15 p.m. Nov. 27 more mature and have 90 per Daily Oklahoman Small record in claiming the past two for 209 rebounds, with Hocker points and he successfully divisional crowns, received 12 averaging 4.6 rebounds per game Southwest Christian (m) cent of our statistics returning," College All-Century Team in kicked two field goals, con of 20 first-place votes and accu- 7 p.m. Nov. 30 • said head coach Tony Robinson. 2000 and was drafted by the and Martin 3.1. tributing a total of 13 points "J.B. and Eric are both return- Oklahoma Storm of the United mulated 131 total points in the Hocker shot 38.6 percent on the in last week's win. m - men ing from a great season that we States Baseball League that balloting of LSC coaches and season, while Martin shot 34.5 He is a perfect 40-40 on w - women sports information directors and hope can continue this year." same year. percent, with 33.7 on 3-pointers. PATs this year and also had - Do you have an item for an average of 39.5 yards The Southeastem's Sports Lady Savage volleyball team wraps up home matches per punt against UCO, with calendar? one downed inside the 20- From STAFF REPORTS Wilmoth said. Include dates and contact yard line. phone numbers. Fax them In the late match, the Lady His field goals came from at least a week in advance The Southeastern volleyball Savages took tough losses in the to 745-7475, or email us at: team ended the home portion of first two games before fighting 19 and 30 yards out. thesoutheastern @ sosu.edu its schedule last Friday with a back in the third game against pair of losses in a triangular Harding. hosted by the Lady Savages. Senior middle blocker Page Southeastern (4-26) fell in Foster led the Lady Savages three games to Austin College, with nine kills and five blocks 30-15, 30-26, 30-26, and ended while Calvert added seven kills Calender the event with a three-game loss and Jay tossed in six more kills. If you have any to Harding University, 30-16, Courtesy photo "Page played with a lot of inten information to add 30-12, 30-28. From right to left, Lindsey Lea, Heather Feaster and Page sity and heart in our late match," to the Sports Against Austin College, junior Foster are honored during their last home match. Wilmoth said. middle blocker Amber Jay led This marked the final home Calender, please the Lady Savages with a match- kills and added six blocks while career-high 28 digs. matches of the careers of three call the high 11 kills while adding 15 junior setter Lindsey Lea had 30 "Heather and Lindsey had Lady Savages, Lea, Feaster and Courtesy photo Southeastern news digs in the losing effort. assists for her second 30-assist very good matches, keeping us Foster. Pete Cuva boots one room at 745-2983. Sophomore middle blocker match of the season. Senior in the game defensively," Lady Harding also defeated Austin through the uprights. Mandy Calvert kicked in eight libero Heather Feaster had a Savage head coach Cherrie College in three games. From the desk of Dave Wester, sports information director Seniors to play finalhom e game Saturday Beard a Harlon Hill Fourteen members of the Southeastern Oklahoma State football team will be appearing in the final home game of their career as the Savages host East Central trophy finalist again University Saturday. The players are: Maurice Gardner, wide receiver; Terrance For the second-straight season, Southeastern Anderson, running back; Chris Sawyer, linebacker; Brian Odom, running back; Drew quarterback Drew Beard's name will be Beard, quarterback; Michael Mooney, wide receiver; Lon Langley, running back; found on the ballot for the Harlon Hill Lenell Lawrence, defensive back; Charles Turner, fullback; Kevin Burton, offensive HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Trophy, the award given to the top player in lineman; Josh Bryant, offensive lineman; Billy Pedigo, defensive lineman; Terrance NCAA Division II. The Southeastern is looking Deadline to reserve classified Frazier, defensive lineman, and Reggie Johnson, defensive lineman. Last season, the Savages' senior signal- for motivated advertising reps space is two weeks prior to the caller finished eighth in national balloting for for the spring semester. 15% publication date. Classified ads • SOSU student to kick for $1,000 Saturday the award and he is just one of two finalists commission. Must be a SOSU run 20 cents per word. Words student and qualify for regular are determined by The A Southeastern Oklahoma State University student will have the opportunity to returning from 2003. work. Southeastern staff. Call 580- Beard set the SOSU and LSC single-game kick a 25-yard fieldgoa l for a $1,000 tuition scholarship during the Savages' game 745-2983 for more information. with East Central University this Saturday afternoon. record for total offense with 526 yards in the Part-time Waitress/Bartender at Silverado Golf Course. Students can register for the drawing at the northwest entrance of Paul Laird Field Savages' 45-21 win over Eastern New Contact Ticee Johnson beginning at 11 a.m. The contestant will be drawn at halftime with the field goal try Mexico this season. 580-924-1899 MWumm to take place between the third and fourth quarters. Last week Beard was named National College student who can teach * Offensive Player of the Week by Football guitar, keyboard, drums Gazette after the 55-28 victory at No. 9- • 'Baseline Bash' set for next Tuesday night and violin. Classifieds ... ranked University of Central Oklahoma. The Savages and Lady Savages will kick off the 2004-05 basketball season next Call Cindee Casey® No OSL Stamp Beard leads the LSC with a 151.9 passer 580-212-1388 or 580-286-9300 Tuesday night, Nov. 9, with Southeastem's first-ever "Baseline Bash." efficiency rating and ranks second in the con Needed! Beginning at 8 p.m. at the Bloomer Sullivan Gym, free pizza and drinks will be ference in total offense, 332.2 yards per Dp you like Sports? Do YO„ I i,kg_lminmiisJn2 available to all students in attendance. Students will also have the opportunity to game, third in passing, 272.2 yards per game, The Southeastern is now looking for a sports editor for the sorina compete for prizes throughout the night, including an opportunity to shoot a half- and eighth in rushing, 60.1 yards per game. semester. Anyone interested should call the Newsroom a \TAR court shot for $ 1,000. 2983, and attend the newspaper meetings at 3:30 p m Thursdays

I Football Page 7 The Southeastern Friday, November 5, 2004 Savage win over UCO puts them at top of LSC North, host ECU this week for post-season spot Review: SAVAGES 55, BRONCHOS 28 Preview: SAVAGES vs. TIGERS From STAFF REPORTS

The Savages (7-2 overall, 3-1 LSC North) put themselves in that key position to play for a VS. post-season appearance with an upset of No. 9-ranked Univ 2004 ersity of Central Oklahoma, 55- 28, Saturday in Edmond. Southeastem's Harlon Hill candidate Drew Beard and his (7-2, 3-1) 2004 season (6-3, 3-1) 2004 season offense had their third 500-yard (7-3, 3-2) 2003 season (3-8, 2-3) 2003 season performance of the season. Beard had 473 yards of total Courtesy of DUANE FRIESEN With a win over ECU offense as SOSU put up 555 By MICHAEL SMITHEY Drew Beard outruns defenders during the 55-28 victory Conference standings Saturday, the Savages will earn yards total against UCO. over UCO. Beard finished the night with 106 yards rushing. their second divisional title, and "We came to play tonight," Name Conf. Season The rivalry returns this week depending on how the LSC said Savage head coach Keith field goal by Cuva with 1:04 left Southeastern 3-1 7-2 Game glance end at Paul Laird Field > the South games turn out, could Baxter. "You could see it in their in the half to build back up a 17- Central Oklahoma 3-1 7-2 Southeastern Oklahoma East Central 3-1 6-3 hold a part of the overall confer eyes before the game started. point advantage, 24-7. SAVAGES 55. BRONCHOS 28 Savages host the East Cel Tarleton State 2-2 6-4 ence championship. We were ready and we shook UCO managed another touch SOSU 7 17 14 17 55 Tigers with another playoff &W Oklahoma 1-3 1-8 With their loss to Midwestern, things up tonight." down with time running out in UCO 0 14 14 0 28 berth on the line. Northeastern State 0-4 0-9 the Savages must hope this Beard, a 5-10, 175-pound sen the half as junior quarterback TEAM STATS The Savages hope that, unlike week there is another upset in ior out of Rush Springs, record Justin Allgood connected with SOSU UCO last year, this will not be their the South. ed his second 300-yard passing Brandon Verrett for a 49-yard First downs 22 final game of the season. has never won either the Entering his final season, sen performance in as many weeks heave to cut the Savage lead to Rushes-yan 34-71 As most fans and all players LSC title or a LSC North divi ior quarterback Drew Beard had with 367 yards on 20-of-33 24-14 at the intermission. Pfsstng 33^20-1 293 recall, it was the Tigers of ECU sional title. two goals. He said his first goal passing with his second-straight The Savages quieted the IJGO Comp.-Att.^nt. m&ow. who cost Southeastern a trip to This year the Savages and «*•..- 44-23-2 was to win as many people over four-touchdown outing. In the momentum with thi Total offense 78-364 the post season in 2003, win ECU are both atop the division- to Christ as possible, and his process, Beard added his second : ?urtt returns \ I 2-47 ning the finale, 28-14. al staft^^,'but.siri1^pîil; was second was to reach the post 100-yard rushing day of the year Kickoff returnests iO-122 To say there is a lot riding on defeated by UCO, the Tigers season. as well, with 19 carries for 106 d drivexchange ofe th be ysecon Allgood hald f as they interceptions 1-0 this game would be the under would only be able to manage a The Savages and Tigers have yards and another score. J PuntTimes of 60S toobackk Keviadvri&e.on MejKenzief a ..--'-"- S-31.6 statement of the seaso; co-divisional title if they can had 87 encounters in this his "Drew had a tremendous day On the ^^^^Bm0^-^miM 12-97 The Sava ve momen- upset the Savages. And making toric matchup, with ECU lead for us," Baxter said. "He is very senior KU :•:• RUSHI Odom 12- the playoffs would be nearly 68 30:08 turn aft eating UCO last ing the series, 42-39-6. The special and he played with a iif wide o|ii^^pSp|?I^P#"tBe'' week .r«@$ 28; ia lnipossible. 2002 season was the Savages' mission tonight, and he just got PSiSiKl^Hird 20-33-1 367 yards. field for a 14-yard score that Ed ' 'en't had a win- last victory over the Tigers, 20- it done." gave SOSU a 31-14 lead RgCetVING » Mooney 4-124, Boulware season since 2001, when • '.Berry 2-29, Odom 1-21, King 1- Over the ppt twa,:$^ 17. After tossing his only inter Allgood countered once again is havi;:::tAe#;fc 'ages defeated them at 20. •.•: • • Last week the Tigers defeated ception of the night on the with a big throw as he found :^>: hoiiillh the fiial game of the catches with the long touch- N NAIA Bacone, and two players Savages' first offensive play of Cedric Jones on a 42-yard scor ;!ijake:th^:;:p|||pfeo sdaîllo ruin ECU's playoff were recognized as LSC top the game, Beard bounced back ing strike on third-and-long in down. Eight different receivers! Tigers returned the had at least one catch on the &>have .oiiilMC performers. and led SOSU to three touch the third quarter, cutting the 19« and >r list season, beating SOSU With the loss of 14 starters and downs on the next three posses Savage lead once again back to night. at ':||U and rui|||g the Beard led the Savages' rllir the tragic death of one player sions, giving the Savages a 21-0 10 points, 31-21. SavaBl-Dostseasoihopes. - -: yW-yy" e^lier this season, ECU coach cushion. But just as before, UCO had in Tim McCarty has managed to Beard opened up the scoring no way to stop the efficient m bring the Tigers a winning sea in the first quarter with a seven- Southeastern offensive attack as rian O son in his first yean with the yard dash to put the Savages up Beard capped an 11-play, 74- ®n tackles deludes a ta help of a lew key players such yard drive with an 11-yard acro • 7-0 after a Pete Cuva kick, V : n Brown and King Beard then double!'the: SOStl batic touchdown catch by junior the teai^^fe^l"ffi -that:,::i in Edm senior Lon:'Lii|IândV:so|^^ ^Sitogthe tad oh his next po*seMun as he Derek Hixon, returning SOSU The Savages have once again to its 17-point advantage, 38-21. more Andrew Knight had four ., ".".V .-.-.- .V mnd senior wide out Mic! finisfiMtii flight pasted the conference's Mooney for a 71-yird scoring; The Bronchos posted their solo stops, while senior with 68 yeilrds ©Pensive Player of the Week, strike to give the Savages a 14-0 iiai points of the game with ;er Chris Sawyer ,•: Diiw Beard, and Special Teams i||i left in the third quarter as for a loss. rushing on m After the Savage defense Allgood connected with Zach Junior linebacker Chris carri Playerff the Week, Pete Cuva. forced UCO's offense to stallon Edwards from 19 yard*, trim- Mdricks also had seven stops Also recognized by the con its ensuing possession, Be filing SOSU's lead to 38-28, but aSainst the Bronchos. Freshman ference as a top perforjaer was drove SOSU 72 yards on eight the Savages answered with 17 Jeremigh Spencer and junior junior Jeremy Waldorf, with frve tackles, a sack and forced plays before giving the ball off fourth-quarter points to seal the Ryan Thomason liad six stops in • • • • • to sophomore tailback Terel victory the game, while Thomason : King for a two-yard score with T- i • *u ^ û ^ added his first career intercep- 10:34 left until half, giving the Early in the fourth quarter, . * Can the Savages earn themselves another game? tlon Savages a three-touchdown Beard found his fourth-different * By MICHAEL SMITHEY lead, 21-0. receiver for a touchdown as he Sports editor The Bronchos finally got on hit King on a 20-yard strike in the board in the second quarter the end zone, giving SOSU a Post-season could be around as Darnell Sims used a one-yard 45-28 lead. the corner for the Savages, but plunge to cap a seven-play, 65- Cuva then nailed his second the East Central Tigers (6-3, 3-1 yard drive by UCO. field goal of the night, this time LSC North) are in the way of The Savages used a 19-yard from 30 yards out, and the yet another continued season. Savages capped scoring with a With a runaway victory last 48-yard interception return by week, the Savages pulled even u ou could see it true freshman Noble Polk with with UCO and East Central at 3- 25 seconds left in the game. 1 in North Division games. in their eyes Beard efficiency saw two The Tigers have no playoff Y hopes but a win against before the game Savage receivers reach the 100- yard mark against UCO. Southeastern, like last season, started. They were would make it impossible for Sophomore receiver Tank Courtesy of DUANE FRIESEN ready. Boulware led SOSU with six the Savages to go the post-sea MICHAEL SMITHEY/ The Southeastern - KEITH BAXTER catches for 106 yards, while Terel King catches a touch son as well. Brian Odom dives into the end zone earlier this season in a Savages head coach Mooney led the Savages in down pass in the fourth Last season the Savages sat in yardage with 124 yards on four quarter to seal the victory. the same position, with one huge 46-6 victory over Northeastern. game left before a possible playoff appearance, and once the LSC North title with a win again the ECU Tigers will Southwestern Reeion over ECU, claiming a co-cham attempt to derail an explosive Ranking pion spot along with UCO. Although it may seem impos SOSU offense led by Drew 1. Northwest Missouri sible, the Savages could actual Beard. 2. Pittsburg State ly share in the Lone Star Last week, Abilene Christian 3. Tx A&M-Kingsville Conference title if, and it's a accomplished the unthinkable 4. Colorado Mines very big if, TAMUK losses to in beating No. 2-ranked Texas 5. Midwestern State Angelo State. A&M-Kingsville, 17-10. It was 6. SE Oklahoma State With a win over ECU, the REAL TAN. REAL FAST the Wildcats' first victory over 7. Central Oklahoma the Javelinas since 1983. 8. Chadron State Savages would be co-champi With TAMUK's loss, Mid 9. Adams State ons, with Midwestern, Texas western State moved into a tie 10. East Central A&M-Kingsville and UCO. atop the South Division stand 11. Tarleton State The Savages, who missed out ings as the Indians improved to 12. Central Missouri on the playoffs last year when they lost their season finale to 4-1 in the South with a 34-20 Top six teams make playoffs. divisional win over Eastern Poll released Tuesday. ECU, 28-14, are now ranked sixth in the region. New Mexico. Only the top six teams in the Angelo State scored on two victory over NAIA No. 19- Unlimited Tanning for $24.99 per month region receive playoff berths, interception returns to upend ranked Bacone (Okla.). and from the LSC that entails Texas A&M-Commerce, 24-21. While Saturday's results TAMUK in second, Midwestern Southwestern Oklahoma increased the chances for co- fourth and SOSU sixth, if they notched its first victory of the champions in both LSC divi 1215 N. Washington all win their season closers. The season with a 21-16 decision sions, Texas A&M-Kingsville Savages would open the play over Northeastern State. still has a shot to finish as Corner of University and Washington offs against the No. 3 team. Tarleton State tallied its third undisputed LSC overall cham If either Southeastern or straight win with a 34-14 tri pion. TAMUK is 7-1 in LSC Midwestern loses this weekend, Next to Nichols Dollar Saver umph at West Texas A&M, play, while UCO, MSU and UCO then moves into sixth and while East Central secured a SOSU are all 6-2. go to the playoffs. winning season with a 34-25 The Savages can take a part of Page 8 The Southeastern Friday, November 5, 2004

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