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Volume 81 Number 4 Southeastern Oklahoma State Universtiy, Durant, Oklahoma, 74701 Friday, September 15, 2000 A little ant-sy? Small creatures create big nuisance as ants take up residence in dorms

Sarah Ridlehuber Asbell said. In fact, ants have found their way Staff Writer into Asbell's closet. Dorm residents aren't the only ones on Jami Jones sleeps in the living room of her campus who are battling the creature. Theatre dorm apartment. Ants have taken over her instructor Dell McLain picked up his bag on bed. day and it was covered with ants, which Across campus, many students and faculty quickly crawled onto and up his arm. members are having problems with ants. These "They run rampant, carry of my hot dogs," ittle pests are infesting the dorms, buildings said Chris Bradley, a dorm resident. "I even and even making their way to people's ve­ caught them using my toilet paper for a bed hicles. sheet." The anls followed Kelly Wray, director of Cathy Cahill. a longtime custodian, said student publication, to his car, where he swat- not many ant infestations are being reported. led and killed ants all along the route to When they are, maintenance quickly sprays Norman and the Oklahoma football game. them, after a work order is turned in. They will go anywhere that they are able "I check to see what kind of cookies, candy to go, and then they hitch rides to and pop is spilled." Cahill said. "Tlie dry everywhere else. weather is probably bringing them out." Ants leave a scent behind if Food is left out in many places on campus. they find a good source of food. "I practice and the ants start coming out of the That's why trails of ants of­ keys of the piano," TaraMcMullin said. "There ten form from their nests to is always pop and stuff in there." food sites. There are many types of ants, as well as - .lis which ha ; •.• colonics Fnch colony has at least one queen. brains, are nomadic an Tower residents voice complaints about ants which have been spotted in and each colony has its own smell. on the move. Their average life various parts of the campus. One resident found the creatures in his jeans- Ants sting if an intruder comes into their expectancy is 45 to 60 days. colony. Worker ants move the eggs and larvae while faculty member had ants cover his work bag. A maintenance worker "A friend pulled out his to the deepest part of the nest to keep them said that there hasn't been many complaints about ants, but encouraged students to jeans, and ants had made an warm at night during cool weather, and then alert the department of any concerns. Some places have been spray for ants. infestation nest in his jeans," move them back to the top during warm Southeastern student Elliott weather. Student experiences Judge SOSU wheelchair accessiblity receives enrollment Donnie Carter And here's how the day went: Staff Writer I pulled onto campus at 8 a.m. Where there's a wheel, there's a Tuesday, and off to the Savage Grill top honor increases way. I went. I didn't have lab until 10 But for most students in wheel­ a.m., so I figured I could get some Southeastern awarded its E.T. Corin Komoroski chairs, the path to class and other studying in for a test I had coming Dunlap medal for outstanding Staff Writer on-campus activities can be lined up. public service to The Honorable with challenges. Well, with a few unscheduled de­ Vicki Miles-La Grange, United Southeastern's enrollment has in­ Wheelchair-bound students face tours while struggling to travel in a States District Judge for the creased for the first time in several challenges everyday of their aca­ straight line, and a tiny bit of cheat­ Western District of Oklahoma. years, with preliminary figures demic lives. And most others never ing (Hey, it was my first1 0 minutes Miles-La Grange will deliver showing 3,776 students enrolled for really consider what these chal­ in this thing. Give me a break.), I the annual E.T. Dunlap lecture fall 2000 classes. lenged students go through in a finally arrived. on higher education and public If those preliminary figures hold typical day. I still don't really have a good policy for students, faculty, and true, it would mean an increase of 25 This past Tuesday, I found out, idea of how to open a door while the public at 9 a.m, today in the students compared to last fall's first hand, what perils lie within a sitting in a wheelchair, but thank­ Montegomery Auditorium. count. wheelchair-bound student's life. I fully some of my fellow students The lectureship was started "This reverses a trend of declin­ spent the morning in a wheelchair helped me out with that. in 1990 as perpetual memorial ing enrollment," Jeffrey L. Hale, finding out just how difficult it is to Let's see, I pulled into campus at to Dr. Dunlap, long-time chan­ assistant vice-president for academic get around campus without the use cellor of the Oklahoma State Sys­ affairs, said. "Since 1993, it has gen­ of my legs. Please see Wheelchair page 3 tem of Higher Education and a erally declined. Benefiting that in­ 1940 graduate of Southeastern. crease is the excellent teaching staff, The lecture series was cre­ quality services and a sense of com­ Mascot battle brewing ated by the Oklahoma State Re­ munity." gents for Higher Education and The final number will be avail­ Using a group's ethnicity as a eastern. The debate is quickly con­ is financed by private funds con­ able in a few weeks. The official mascot automatically casts group suming the campus and battle lines tributed by friends of Dunlap. enrollment count consists of the cal­ members as second class citizens, are being drawn on both sides. Regents designated South­ culated amount of out-of-state stu­ Native American Council adviser Thirty fliers have been signed and eastern as the host institution for dents, transfer students, and many Chad Litton said returned to Litton's office, he said. this continuous lectureship. other categories. The registrar's of­ And for that reason, members of The group handed out 100 fliers. "It is truly an honor to have fice generates the count. "Di fferent cultures interpret works Judge Miles La Grange," South­ "Head count and full-time equiva­ the council feel as though the South­ Sarah Martinez/Sports Co-Editor eastern nickname "Savages" is de­ and symbols differently," said Niki eastern President Glen D. lence are the most important for rogatory, he said. Young, who holds doctorate in Com­ Johnson said."Her knowledge, Judge Vicki Miles-La Grange, E.T. Dunlap medal recipient, campuses," Rudy Manley, director The campus organization munications and teaches Intercultural experience, and public service of the office of admissions and en­ Communication at SOSU. "It's not are well-known not only in Okla­ spoke of her passion for education at a press conference rollment services, said. sparked controversy last week when Thursday in the Magnolia Room. She will make the annual it began handing out fliers that sup­ homa, but throughout the United Please see Mascot page 4 lecture today. ported a mascot change at South­ States. Please see Enrollment page 3 Preparations being made for biggest event of school year, homecoming Jpnnif M bLKlget f°r th£ eVCm Wilh a legislative bil1 that out" Studem Senator and co-chair of the homecoming, There are three different catagories which are eye appeal, Jennifer Nabors lined each expense. said. "An organization that wishes to enter a super originality, and appropriateness. Contributor One of the items in the budget is the funding of float will get an additional $100. We will fund up to The first place organization in each of these events will The Student Government Association has begun $1,450 for float building expenses. 6 of the super floats, and those organizations that receive $200. The second place organization will receive making preparations for one of the biggest events in "Any organization who places an entry of a regular wish to have walking floats will receive $25." 'He school year, Homecoming. They recently set the float will get $50 to help build it," Jeff Burkhalter, Another item that the budget covers is awards. Please see Homecoming page 3 (J^uote of the week

"They run rampant, carry off my hot dogs. I even caught them using my toilet paper for a bed sheet.M Chris Bradley, describing the ant PAGE population in Southeastern's dorms.

THE SOUTHEASTERN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 20(i)0 Sororities Campus donate to the youth Update The ladies of Alpha SigmaTau and Sigma Sigma Sigma held their sorority reeriutment kickoff on Sept. 7. At the kickoff the ladies and the potential new members made necklaces and bracelets for their E.T. Dunlap medal recipient philanthropy project. The necklaces and braceletes were donated to the Bryan County Youth Services featured lecturer this fall Center. The Honorable Vicki Miles-La Grange, recipient of the 2000 "The members of Panhellenic felt that it would E.T. Dunlap Medal, will be the featured lecturer for the E.T. be nice to donate the jewelry to Youth Services be­ Dunlap Lectureship tonight. This lectureship is being presented cause so many of the youths don't get those kinds of for the benefit of Southeastern students, faculty, and the public. items in the care ol the country." Amy Chapman. Student Activities Director, said. '"While it may seem like a small gesture, perhaps it will make someone smile." Sorority hosts garage sale In addition to the philanthropy activity, sororitity The ladies of Sigma Sigma Sigma will host a garage sale at 9 members gave the potential new members a glimpse a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1223 N. 4th St. The money raised will into the two sororities and the Greek Recruitment process. go to support chapter operation. "We had 26 wonderful women register and are looking forward to a great sorority recruitment," IFC scheduled to have car wash Chapman said. Open recruitment started Sept. 11 and anyone The Interfraternity Council will host a car wash from 10 a.m. needing more information can stop by the Office for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in Salita's parking lot. Money raised Courtesy Photo Student Life in Student Union 138. will go to support IFC activities and operation. Gene Stipe lecture canceled Southeastern not only university "Aspects of State Government" featuring speaker Gene Stipe was canceled. It was originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Mon­ day, Sept. 18 in Russell 100. facing school mascot dilemma

Career Fair to help students (U-WIRE) HANOVER. N.H. - pect and misunderstanding." bols and leam to root for them as Placement Services is hosting the Career Fair from 9:30 a.m.. Seven Native American students and he said. - -_ rnbols of Na­ tive American culture, and that may Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the Ballroom. three Dartmouth College professors By Morgan Cain The discussion began with a joined a group of several students at show mg of the movie. "In Whose be where the disconnection occurs." Alpha Delta fraternity on Tuesday for Honor." a documentary about the Andrew Sonnenborn '02 said. "It Annual prayer taking place a discussion about Native Ameri­ The Dartmouth struggle headed by Charlene doesn't justify, but perhaps explains. See Ya' at the Pole will be taking place at the flagpole at 7 a.m., cans' role ,\nA the historical use of (Dartmouth College) Teters to ban the use of the Indian the attachment that fans have with the Indian as Dartmouth's mascot. sports mascot around the their mascots." Sept. 20 by the fountain in front of Morrison building. The Native American students country. "'For Native peoples there is no present at the meeting expressed a The room was then opened to disconnect with regard to the Indian Chorvettes prepare to perform desire to make sure that information discussion during which several nbol," professor and Native regarding the symbol, its meaning "Right now there is a disconnec­ points were discussed, including American. Vera Palmer, said, dis- The annual "Picnic in the Park" concert featuring the Chorvettes and its history was correct in the tion between what the symbol repre­ what the Indian symbol means to c ussing her view of the Indian mas- will be held at at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 at the SOSU minds of outside parties. sents in the students" eyes, which is Native Americans, as well as the cot "Whether it is the caricature or Visual and Performing Arts Center. Delicious barbecue from '"Tins w as an important discussion Dartmouth College, and what the views o\ several non-Native an authentic Native American sym­ Allen's will be available. The entertainment is free and is to have at this time," Joshua Lo/man symbol represents in the eyes of Na­ Americans o\t the issue bol, it represents a trivialization of presented in appreciation for your continued support of The '0 1 said me Americans, which is a sign o! "Grow ing up we see these S) m- sacred Native American culture." Official Goodwill Ambassadors of Oklahoma.

Virgo (August 23 - September 23) Taurus (April 21-May 21) Happy Birhtday Virgo. You may be feeling full of potential about the Life is expensive. And to live at the level of comfort you'd like to be year to come and excited about the future, but you won't feel like you accustomed to and that others already enjo). it will take a lot of money. have a clear green light if you let some competition frustrate your career Capricorn (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) but your large appetite lor life is an indicator of your enormous creative potential. An opportunity to share your creative skills and talents, ambitions. Staying close to home and familiars can feel more emotion­ Greater prominence also means harder work and more serious dedication, ally comforting when you're leclmg more vulnerable to the competition, although hard work, can make you an esteemed professional, but and while you might not win any awards or be in the spotlight quite yet, the working w ith others can bring up issues of sell-worth. By next week. but since you really do enjoy your work and it's financial and social work you are doing and the improvements you are making in yoursell are opportunities to expand and increase your career can show important rewards, this week the optimism you show and the stability you offer can preparing the path to greater outward success in the future. You may be people that \ ou're even more talented than they expected and that you're help you achieve whatever you envision, as long as you keep it ethical. feeling especially optimistic about success this week. Networking among willing to give the extra effort it takes to develop to your highest your expanding connections can give voice to your \ ision and perspective potential. Libra (September 24 - October 23) to your communications. Everyone may want some of your insights, and while the challenge ot Geminmi (M(Masy 22 - June 21) satisfying their needs and demands can keep you feeling helpful, it's up Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18) Success can be yours. Feeling blocked or inhibited in your progress can to you to set your limits, state your qualifications clearly, and get paid a Reinventing yoursell is a process that may take the next few years, now is be the result of giving your competitors more power than they possess. professional wage for your efforts. And since enjoying the public's the time to begin. The concentration u takes to develop your talents and and family obligations more time than is realistic. You'll assert yoursell respect is important to you, you can improve yourself by providing your refine your Creative^ ideas w ill lake the kind ol hard work that can help you confidently and l\wc the competition more securely when you accept service, which doesn't mean being a likeable doormat. Being good to to mold \ our creative talent into a marketable service thatyouenjoy and that lhat developing your talent is your responsibility. As the week ap­ yourself also means taking the time to keep your health balanced. pa\ s well. What you do now can be marketable, and you'll have to balance proaches, your vision and big heart can encourage you to promise the incoming and outgoing funds. And the more you give and dedicate everything to everyone, and although in sour idealism you can cause yourself, the more you'll find coming back your way. Scorpio (October 24 - November 22) you to overextend yourself, the stretch can show just how much you can As attractive as it may seem at times, you can't exist without the help. do when you're inspired. contact, and support of others; and separative feelings of jealousy and Pisces (Feb 18 - March 20) possessiveness may be more about the high value you place on material How secure is \ our personal structure'.' Any chinks in your inner armor may Cancer (June 22 - July 23) wealth than a meaningful evaluation of yourself and others based on how benefit from some restructuring, and this is the time when you can learn by So much to learn, so many people to meet. d\ul so much to discuss that deeply you can share and care. You have the power lo transform yourself getting a view into the original causes behind your inhibitions and career il s all too easy to gel distracted by the volume ol it. Improving your from the inside out, but you' II ha\ e lo streamline your structure, keeping blocks. Inherited famil) conditions ma> help to show you the way to taking" credentials and information may be temporarily, impressive but it can what works and saying farewell to the rest. If you're competing 'oo responsibility lor yourself, building supportive structures, and finding inner also get you into some tense situations or at least keep you busier than stressfully with the group for individual attention, it could be the week peace and motivation. usual. Your sensitivity to the problems of others can keep you trying K> to express your personal creativity and take some time to enjoy life. tend lo their ex erv need, but takine on more than you can handle wonJt ies (March 21 - April 20) get you noticed, whereas proudly promoting your imaginative and Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22) It may seem like no one is working harder than you this week, but marketable ideas jusl might. Your career continues to take off while your prospects soar higher, hi. work is like therapy. What you're really learning is to take your talent how are things at home'7 As you become busier, more successful, and and create something that can serve more than just yourself. You Leo (July 24 - August 22) more in demand, making a conscious effort to balance home and family might not have thought you had the qualifications or confidence to Money may not be everything, but it maybe w hat you value most right needs with yourcareer ambitions and responsibilities can keep you more pull this off, but experience will show that you've learned so much now. Networking with fnends and associates can provide you with in touch witli your own needs and your own expectations of yourself. that you have spare to share. But you don't have to stop here the] opportunities to use your creativity to improve sour income. And Accepting greater responsibility in your partnerships is part ol" the next more to learn and \ on can continue to develop your skills and fulfill although you can also use your friendships to socialize, effective 2 year plan. On a personal and a professional level, relationships thai your highest potential. With a great variety of interesting people and networking ^.wn be lucrative now . Demands on your cash flow can feel aren't serious can simply become less interesting, as you focus on things to study and learn trom, it can be easy to get distracted As the stifling, even if they're lor children or pleasure as you set your sights creating supportive, traditional, and well-defined partnerships; whal weekend approaches it becomes clear that with your enthusiasm and on working towards your creative development and planning for your was once casual may now work better if it's legal. positive attitude that you can take on what you set your mind to future financial goals. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 THE SOUTHEASTERN 3 Vandals often strike in library

Amber Simmons per month, she said. Like most other libraries. Memo­ Staff Writer When books are returned, some­ rial has a lost-and-found area at the times they have things added to ihem. circulation desk. Patrons often vandalize and de­ Usually, the most common things Is it possible for a student to sire} books as a form of censorship. found in a returned library book is a become trapped in the library? Southeastern Library Directory photo, a letter, bills and sometimes "No, Davis said. "All the doors Doroth) Davis said. money. Nothing extremely bizarre will open from the inside." Pages are sometimes removed has been found in a book at the There have, however, been some from books, and books are ofien SOSU library, at least not yet. Davis students who tried to stay inside, but water damaged when returned, she said. those efforts were foiled, she said. said. Other times, children have The library owns a rare book col­ The stereotypical image of a li­ colored in them or an animal has lection that many people may not brary as seen on T.V. and read about made a chew toy to the book. know about. The collection is moni­ in books isn't necessarily indicative Students are responsible for the tored closely to ensure that no dam­ of Southeastern library. Davis said. books or their repair, she said. age is done. Books in the collection "Libraries are more lively and Sonic hooks obtain damage are not checked out. active now than they've ever been." while still in the library. There are times when Memorial She said. "There is lots of vandalism," Library receives a returned book that The first flooMM& flneirrion STUDEIIT PILOTS / got my license last year and now can sell several items which were invaluable to helping me: 10 King tapes covering most every aspect of learning to fly, take offs and landings, cross country, communica­ tions, flight test, stalls and spins, etc. Flight training handbook must know nPractical Test Standards," E 6-B Flight computer, CP-R plotter, and more.

Leo FOWLER 811 III. Liuie BLUD. Whe n you bir. proctu cts madB rro™ recycled materials, fllflDiu, OK flu LIKE (IEUI. recycling keeps ' i irl ing lo ' ' " more. call 1-800-2-RECYCLE 580-795-9428 OR or visit www /ironmentaldefense org 795-3476 Lenue n mtsimt IF VOU 3 $125 PNVIRONMeNTAl-DeFeNSe doLTKll lhai miss me. •u*>in*'*9Hiai?£3Mu t THE SOUTHEASTERN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 SGA suggestions heard by Students want to clear smoke in buildings administration, official says Sarah Ridlehuber the current temperature and dry Photo Editor grounds cause fire. David Gibson fairs, said. There will be al least one smoke-free consider the legislation and if Larry Boatright, a non-smoking There is also the smoking in Staff Writer Once legislation is passed, the entrance to every building on campus. needed, refer such legislation to student, walked through a cloud of doorways. Non-smokers feel that Many Students aren't quite necessary steps are taken to imple­ "Southeastern Oklahoma Slate the student body for their approval. smoke to enter his desktop presen­ this is inconsiderate to them that sure what SGA does or how seri­ ment the improvements. Policy re­ University's SGA has exceptional sup­ SGA consists of executive of­ tation class. they have to walk through the ously the university administra­ lated legislation goes to university port from the administration and a high ficers, student senate, supreme Many students at southeastern smoke to get into the building. tion takes it. president Glen Johnson for ap­ rate ol finalizing its projects," said court, and all students of South­ are complaining about the en­ SGA made a resolution to solve "SGA serves as a liaison be­ proval, as does all legislation that Shawn Wiebers, Oklahoma Student eastern Oklahoma State Univer­ trances to the buildings, the con­ this problem in spring of 1998. tween the administration and the requires an increase in budgeting. Government Association vice presi­ sity. All enrolled students who pay sideration of the smokers to the The non-smoking entrances are student body of Southeastern," Campus concerns are more com­ dent and Southeastern senior. student activity fees at SOSU are non-smokers, and the beautifica- as follows: Morrison, northeast SGA Vice President Sandy monly discussed in SGA. Campus SGA does many things for the cam­ members of SGA. tion of the campus due to smoking. door; Russell, south door; science, Hoover said. concerns are matters that the stu­ pus that may go unrecognized. It re­ There are 25 seats total in SGA. What some of these students do west door; fine arts, east door; Student Government Associa­ dent body voice and SGA votes to cently passed legislation to have the Membership in SGA, according to not know is there are designated math, east door (front); Adminis­ tion is the governing body of the change. Many campus concerns library and weight room hours extended the constitution, requires a GPA. non-smoking doorways to all build­ tration, west side and north door; student body. It holds the power arc maintenance related. Resolu­ to meet the needs of students. of 2.5 or above on a 4-point scale. ings. Hallie McKinney, north door; to adopt resolutions, bills, by­ tions concerning such matters have According to the constitution of Candidates for membership will Many of the students that were North all, southwest door; gym, laws, and other rules and regula­ a high completion rate. SGA. the student body has the right to not be elected unless they receive a questioned replied that the cigarette southwest door; computer science, tions concerning all matters Construction of new sidewalks. submit a petition to change legislation clear majority (50 percent plus one) butts were just thrown on the east door; visual arts, north door. within its authority. new building signs, and flower beds they disagree with. The petition must of the votes cast in the election in ground. When the smokers congregate According to the SGA by­ were all items brought up as need­ contain 10 percent of the number of which they are running. Member­ Smokers should be a little more in front of the doors smoking this laws. SGA organizes and over­ ing attention. These are just few votes cast in the last regular general ship is available to students with­ considerate to campus beautifica- causes for problems with students sees all SGA activities such as that have recently been improved. SGA election, to initiate any legisla­ out regard to race, color, national tion, and put the butts in the cans getting into the building to their provided,? Jeffery Burkhalter said. homecoming, Christmas Ball and One of the most recently passed tion that is deemed necessary. origin, or gender. classes. The students that were Such a petition needs must be turned SGA meets at 6:30 p.m. every The smokers are said to not put Springfest. legislation is that of non-smoking questioned replied that they "Legislation in SGA is taken entrances to buildings. This will in to the secretary of SGA. Once the Thursday in the President's con­ out their esmokesi, but just throw wanted to be able to get through very seriously," Sharon Berish, soon go into effect once the proper petition is received, the signatures are ference room. The meetings are them on the ground, letting them the doors. Vice President of Student Af­ signs and facilities are put in place. checked and validated. Then SGA will open to students at any time. burn. This causes smoke, and with Mascot Southeastern Upward Bound

Continued from page 1 cot from Southeastern Teachers to report a disconnection between what Southeastern Savages, according to the symbol represents in the students" establishes alumni program just a name, but it's a race or ana history of the university written eyes, which is Dartmouth College, and ethnic background. Language by SOSU professor Dr. David what the symbol represents in the eyes Eric Andrews academic study program with an emphasis on English, shapes our thought and reality. Norris. of Native Americans, which is a sign of Staff Writer Math, Science, etc. Trying to identify their strengths and "It's ironic that so much pride "Deciding that a team from deep disrespect and misunderstanding. Southeastern's Upward Bound hosted a get-to­ weaknesses is a main theme of Upward Bound. That would be put into a word with a so in old Indian Territory should re­ young said the dilemma is similar al gether for former students last Friday at the Sidewalk helps them prepare for college. much of a negative connotation." flect great Indian heritage of the Southeastern, where students often as­ Cafe and discussed a new Upward Bound alumni Upward Bound staff selects students during their Young has held discussions region of Southeastern Oklahoma, sociate Indian mascots with teams, not program. sophomore year in high school. They pick students they about the mascot's potential of- the student body, many of whom race. Participants talked about ways to contact former feel may need academic assistance to pursue post-sec­ fensiveness. She said students dis­ were Indian, meant for the nick­ "The goal of the flier is to help get Upward Bound students to be a part of the program. ondary education. Recommendations of high school play mixed emotions concerning name to be a great compliment," the word out to build support for our A lot of former SOSU Upward Bound alumni counselors also aid the selection process. the topic. Some don't find the Norris wrote. "The term 'Savage' position." Litton said. attended the meeting. A majority of the students who completed the pro­ Savage mascot offensive, while signified them as a fierce and proud The organization met with Univer­ How do former Upward Bound students feel about gram successfully attended Southeastern from 1995 to 1999. Some 45 others do. fighter, no an 'uncivilized beastly sity President Glen Johnson, who di­ the new alumni program? "It's a good thing," former She said some students don't person.' of the 96 students who complete the program still attend rected the group lo Dean Sharon Berish. Upward Bound student Ieasha Sanders said. like the mascot because strong Southeastern is not the only uni­ Heather Mccarrell also thought it was a great idea. college. All of the 2000 class are enrolled at school. Berish told members they would have negative connotations are attached versity embroiled in such a tiff con­ "It the best thing that ever happened," Jeff Downey If you are a former SOSU Upward Bound student and to the word "Savage." cerning its mascot. to show great number, of support be­ said. you want more According to Webster's Dic­ The Dartmouth College news­ fore the matter could i officially be con­ Upward Bound is a highly successful college- information about the alumni, please contact the Upward Bound office at tionary, the word "savage" in defi­ paper reported that seven Native sidered. based program of rigorous academic instruction, indi­ nition means a wild, vicious, or American students and three pro­ 580-745-2930 or email them at [email protected]. Litton said the organization would vidual tutoring and counseling. crude person. fessors joined others to discuss the During June and July, upward bound students live seen be seeking the support of other Special reporting by Frankie Lewis and Corey King The Southeastern student body school's Indian mascot. on the college campus and are involved in an intensive of 1921 voted to change the mas­ Native American students there campus organizations. %O$0 Student Support Services

These strvkes art free far SOSU stadmts. dm ratal us at North Halt 114 or coil 741-2927 if sou have any ffflrifttt There are many other subjects These subjects are available are available by appointment all semester at the following These include: times and locations. Chemistry Communications Math Tutoring Economics Monday through Thursday Geography i Sci Room 128 Government Monday through Thursday IT • ip"' Math Room 115 History Friday Music n. :.m. Sci. Room 128 Physical Science Accounting Tutoring Physics Russell 222 Psychology MOD. IDS. Thins, and Fri. Sociology Spanish Wednesday I-.Q ipi: SiOOpim. Check out cm web page at www.sosu.edu/sss for c-ui wMtehop sched FRID \^. Si PTEMBER 15, 2000 THE SOUTHEASTERN 5 Students get barcoded Theatre program approved for Southeastern receives new identification cards new musical theatre degree

Corey L. Jackson see the social security number per­ June, they have spread throughoul Jeremy Bardin tory, theory, criticism, and develop a Vocal Music from the University Staff Writer taining to the individual owner of Southeastern rapidly. After officials Staff Writer level of competency in theatrical pro­ of Central Arkansas and a duction, officials said. the card. worked out glitches and made the The Oklahoma State Board of Master's of Music in Opera Per­ Job prospects for a musical theatre j Southeastern has recently added The cafeteria and library will computer system compatible with the Regents have granted approval to formance from Oklahoma City graduate look promising. A number University. a new type of identification card accept the new ID. The cafeteria ID. there were about 1,705 new IDs Southeastern's theater program of jobs arc available in the film and for studenl use. will just read the magnetic strip to issued for fall enrollmenl throughAug. to begin a new degree in musical As a performer, Ayers has television industry, on-cruise ships, The new ID, which was put in identify the student, while the li­ 14. and about 2.200 total in the ID's theater. worked with such musical the­ in theme parks, and multitudes of effect in Juno, features a sleek and brary will perform the identical pro­ short lifetime. The musical theater degree has atre personalities as Debbie educational institutions looking for st> lish look, w uh the SOSU logo cedure when students check books The new ID will server the same been added to what has become Reynolds. Donald O' Connor, teachers. prominently displayed on the top from the library. function as the old one. Students will one of the best theater programs Sandy Duncan, Cathy Rigby, and A number of students are already jleft-hand portion of the card. Right now though, the barcode be able to show their IDs al any restau­ in the region, said SharlaCowdcn, Ben Vcrcen. enrolled in the musical theater pro­ Each student's picture will rest on the new ID. will still be the rant, bar or other establishment thai University of Evansville (Indi­ Avers' musical directing cred­ gram. tin the top right-hand corner of the method of choice, because the old sponsors a college studenl discount ana). its list among them shows like "Our student-demand projections 'ID. ID. is still prevalent throughout the New cards are a\ ail able at the cam­ "Theater at Southeastern for Dames at Sea, The Fantastiks, anticipated five majors'in the fall of Rex Brown, campus police de­ university. pus police building. When you arrive years, in a very quiet way, has • Godspell, Guys and Dolls, The 2001." said Dell McLain, SOSU di­ partment, said the new ID has a Another advantage to using the there, either Brown or another repre - been one of the premier training Jungle Book, and Oklahoma.'. rector of Theatre. "We've already more versatile format than the old new ID is the way in which it will sentative will require you to grounds in that region." Cowden This school year, SOSU stu­ show a picture ID., possibl) from exceeded that figure with nine ma­ .one. using both the old bar code enable the yearbook staff to iden­ said. dents wi 11 be performing the caba­ jors this fall." 'style with the new magnetic strip. tify people in pictures. The pic­ your old ID. Musical theatre boasts of a cur­ ret showcases All Sondhiem! and tures will be used in The Savage. If you do not have one a cop) ol II enrollment in the musical the­ That should make the IDs resemble riculum consisting of acting and Do Black Patent Leather Shoes a credit card, he said. "We will store pictures collected your schedule will suffice [fyoudon i atre program keeps increasing, "we'll directing, technical theatre and Really Reflect Up?. They will also "The Magstrip is a way for us to for the new ID on the hard drive of have that, they will accept a driver's have to cap enrollment at 25 students design, theatre management, and be performing Little Shop of Hor­ eventually do away with the old our computer, then it can be used license as proper identification. speech and theatre Education. in order to serve them properly," for the yearbook or whatever," "We allow the students as man) rors as a main stage feature. bar code, even though il is still on Also, a student completing a McLain said. the new ID." Brown said Tuesday. Brown said. ways possible for them to get these For more information on the B.A. in Musical Theater should The lead musical theatre faculty IDs, and we strong!) encourage them musical theatre program, show One advantage of the new ID is This will allow students to make be able to, among other things, to do so." Brown said member is Dana Ayers. Ayers holds that students' social security num­ just one picture, and every person develop a general knowledge of times and dates, contact the the­ who receives an ID will no doubt Campus police distribute new IDs a Bachelor's of Music Education/ bers arc not shown on the cards. musical dramatic literature, his­ atre department. This will enhance privacy, where have their picture in the yearbook. and parking passes from 8 30 a.m. to with the old ID one could easily Since issuing the new IDs in 5 p.m. during week days. Interim chair chosen for department of Three ways to beat the high cost of college. 1. 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Tin \rnr.' Reserve Alternate Training Program is a smart Tara McMullin job, but wishes she didn't have to coming teachers what she has learned ill special education teachers way i" pay lor college. Staff Writer give up any of her classes. through her years of experience teach­ should learn in university, faculty First, il you qualify, the Montgomery Gl Bill can provide you with up to$7,124 for curreni college expenses or approved Dr. Vivian Guarnera was ap­ "It wasn't a problem that I had ing." from other universities, and fac­ vo/tech training to give up some classes this year, This year, the department is gi ulty from SOSU will review the Second, if you have—or obtain—a qualified student loan pointed interim chair of the de­ not in default, you m <•. gci ii paid ofl at the rate of 15% per partment of education and in­ but with the special education's through an intense national certifica­ documentation and will observe yeai 01 i 500, whichevei is greater, up to a maximum of $10,000. Selected military skills can double thai maximum. structional leadership. growing program, next year might tion project called NCATE. This pro­ classes and student teachers in Third, you can earn part-time money in college, and here's With the departure of the dean not be so easy," Guarnera said. gram will benefit the department and spring 2002 to complete the certi- how it works: One sumnu r you take Basic Training, and the next summer you receive -kill training at an Army school. of education and behavioral stud­ Guarnera has taught special edu­ school by making sure SOSU is pro­ ncation process. You'll earn over ; 1,500 foi Basic and even more for skill train­ ies, the department has been in cation for more than 30 years and viding a top-notch program and hope­ The department is hoping to be ing. Then you'll attend monthly meetings at an Army Reserve unit near your college, usually one weekend a month plus two transition. The staff was thrown has taught the past three years at fully attracting more students under a iully certified by the fall 2002. week- .i ye it You'll be paid over $107 a weekend to start. lt!s into new positions to fill the holes. SOSU. Before coming to SOSU, special education major. Until this process is completed, worth thinking about. Give us a CJII When Dr. Mary Hi tchcock took she worked for Putnam County The certification proposal must go Guarnera isn't instigating any over as the director of teacher edu­ • School District in Florida as the through a rigorous process of scll- changes. cation this fall, Guarnera filled her diree'lof of special education. sludy of curriculum and then officials "The documentation is due this (405) 223-8090 • (405) 223-8811 shoes as the interim chair of the "A special education teacher is must prepare documentation that de­ spring, so we're just going to keep department of education. She will one of the most influential people scribes program-based competencies everything running the same great hold this position for at least ayear in a special education student's of the learned societ) w ay we have been without any big BE ALL YOU CAN BE. until a new dean is appointed. life," Guarnera said. "She enjoys Learned society members, a soci­ changes," she said. ARMY RESERVE helping kids and passing on to up­ ety that determines whal information She said that so far she likes the www.goarmy.com

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Game 2 - Box Score SE Oklahoma State vs Bulldogs, Sam Houston State (Sep 07. 2000 at Bowers Stadium) Savages off to slow Score by Quarters 12 3 4 Score Indians set

SE Oklahoma State... 0 0 0 0-0 Record: (0-2) Sam Houston State... 24 14 0 6 - 44 fast pace Record: (2-0) start in Lone Star race Scoring Summary: 1st 12:29 SHSU - Dabney. Jaron 2 yd Ryan Bass Cornelius Neal run (St. Peter, Alex kick), 6 plays, 43 Every school does it. After Southeastern's poor defensive effort in Sports Writer yards, TOP 2:16. SOSU 0 - SHSU 7 Sources inside the football program said the opener against SAU, giving up 523 yards With all of the teams in the Lone 09:46 SHSU - Bradley, Albert 4 yd If this were a horse race, Southeatem wouldn' t run (St. Peter, Alex kick), 3 plays, 30 Southeastern collected $30,000 for its juant rushing, it has seemed to tighten up, allowing Star Conference playing at least one yards, TOP 1:09. SOSU 0 - SHSU 14 even have come out of the gate, while other stud into the Big Thicket. up only 180 yards rushing to Sam Houston. game and most having played two, 04:48 SHSU - Dominguez. Matt 10 teams, like Northeastern and Southwestern are The positive outlook for the Savages is. the This will be good news for the Savages. The the conference picture is starting to yd pass from Bradley, Albert (St. Peter, rounding the first turn with two wins each. game gives the players valuable experience. If Javelina's leading rusher is Marc Evans, a 5-11 develop. Alex kick), 6 plays, 48 yards, TOP 1:27, Southeastern opened its season with SOSU 0-SHSU 21 Sure it is not advantagous to start the season 0- a smaller school like Southeastern can some­ 240 pound fullback. Evans is only averaging 00.12 SHSU - St. Peter. Alex 29 yd 2, but look at the teams Southeastern has played. how beat a Division I-AA school like Sam 2.7 yards per carry and has 39 yards per game. two tough losses, one at home and one field goal, 5 plays. 5 yards, TOP 2:15, The first opponent was Gulf South Confer­ Houston, that is an excellent morale booster. Southeastern should also be able to contain on the road. The Savages opened with SOSU 0 - SHSU 24 a 28-15 loss to Southern Arkansas at 2nd 09:25 SHSU - Thomas, Willie 12 ence power­ quarterback Abel Paul Laird Field, then fell in Hunts­ yd run (St. Peter. Alex kick), 8 plays, 65 house South­ Gonzalez, a 5-10 ville to Sam Houston State. yards, TOP 4:24, SOSU 0 - SHSU 31 ern Arkansas, 1 9 3 - p o u n d Results from other conference schools 05:17 SHSU-Thomas, Willie 1 yd sophomore. include: run (St. Peter, Alex kick), 4 plays, 60 which is cur­ yards, TOP 1 47, SOSU 0 - SHSU 38 rently ranked Gonzalez had - Angelo State (2-0,0-0) defeated 4th 07:57 SHSU - Claxton, Rusty 2 yd No. 14 in the three intercep­ Northern Colorado 28-10 in its sea­ son opener and then knocked off run (St. Peter, Alex kick failed), 10 plays, nation. And it tions last week 52 yards, TOP 5:18, SOSU 0 - SHSU 44 Adams State, 45-12. The Rams, which has become a and is averaging SOSU SHSU are currently ranked eighth in NCAA FIRST DOWNS 9 18 tradition for 107.5 passing Division II, will play at East Central RUSHES-YARDS (NET)42-42 35-180 Southeastern yards per game. Saturday. PASSING YDS (NET) 63 200 to lose openers The most threat­ - Abilene Christian (0-1,0-0) lost Passes Att-Comp-Int 15-7-1 26-16-0 these days, ening player the to Texas A&M-Commerce 34-10 in TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS its season opener and will play at 57-105 61-380 dropping five Savages have to conference favorite Northeastern Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-6 be aware of is the in a row. Not to Saturday. Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-42 mention the versatile Aleric Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-130 0-0 - West Texas A&M (1-1, 0-0) Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-4 Savages were Clark. Clark, a 5- vaulted out of the gate with a 50-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 7-32.4 3-41.3 breaking in 9 160 pound jun­ pasting of Western New Mexico but Fumbles-Lost 6-4 1-1 new quarter­ ior from San An­ then slipped against Midwestern Penalties-Yards 7-52 10-75 State, 14-7. The Buffaloes will play Possession Time 32:03 27:57 back John tonio, is danger­ at Western Washington on Saturday. Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 4-48 Holmes and a ous not only as a - Texas A&M-Kingsville (0-2,0- reciever but as a RUSHING: SE Oklahoma State-Johnny new defense. 0) lost to North Dakota State 52-7 and McHenry 19-57; Scott Martin 9-23; Southeastern punt and kick-off to Southwestern 16-13 in OT. The Cody Lee 6-0: Josh Stepp 2-minus 5; then traveled to returner. Clark John Holmes 6-minus 33. Sam Houston Javelinas will play here at Southeast­ State-Thomas. Willie 14-65; Gasaway, Huntsville, has 101 yards ern Saturday. Jermaj 8-42; Bradley. Albert 4-36; Texas — recievingand205 - Texas A&M-Commerce (1-1,0- Dabney, Jaron 7-36; Claxton, Rusty 1-2; where most of yards on kick-off 0) beat Abilene Christian 34-10, and Buss, Man 1-minus 1. the residents returns. men lost to Stephen F. Austin 48-21. PASSING: SE Oklahoma State-John Despite the Sav­ The Lions will play at Central Okla­ Holmes 7-12-1 -63; Josh Stepp 0-2-0-0; are only going homa Saturday. Gary Don Moore 0-1-0-0. Sam Houston to see a Satur­ ages record, cer­ - Tarleton State (1-1,0-0) lost to State-Buss. Matt 8-11-0-115; Bradley. day football tain areas of the Harding 52-38 but defeated Western Albert 5-8-0-52; Pe Si. Michael 3-7-0- 33. game when the team have seen New Mexico 45-7. The Texans will parole board play at Southwestern Saturday. RECEIVING: SE Oklahoma State-Ben improvement. Pedigo 2-22; Gary Don Moore 2-14; checks the re­ John Holmes is - Southwestern (2-0,0-0) defeated Orlando Dunn 1-13; Casey Hall 1-12; habilitated box averaging 124.5 Adams State 16-9 and defeated Texas Jarnes Brooks 1-2. Sam Houston on their release A&M-Kingsville 16-13 in OT. On State-Henke, Jed 3-31; Foster, Chris 2- yards per game file. Saturday, the Bulldogs will play host 57; Heinrich, Keith 2-35; Cooper, and he has scat­ to Tarleton State. Jonatho 2-18; Herring, Obrey 2-18; It was hard to tered passes to - Midwestern State (1-1,0-0) lost Thomas, Ronnie 2-15; Dominguez, Matt decide which nine different to SW Texas State 34-13, then de­ 2-8; lived a harder Henderson, Jerm 1-18. photo by Sarah Martinez recievers. feated West Texas A&M 14-7. The knocked life in Indians will play at Eastern New INTERCEPTIONS: SE Oklahoma Strong safety Chad Ashby (27), from North Lamar in Paris, Texas, attempts to stop One of the that little east Mexico Saturday. Stale-None. Sam Houston State-Boston, |the cornerback during practice on Thursday, Sept. 13. The Savages had to put Sam recievers Holmes Courtne 1-4. Texas town connects with the - Northeastern (1-0,0-0) defeated Houston behind them to prepare for their Texas A&M-Kingsville match-up on Sept. 15. Missouri Southern 33-15. The Stadium: Huntsville. TX Atten­ last Thursday most is Gary Don Redmen, who are ranked No. 11 na­ dance: 7000 — the guys in Moore. Moore tionally, will host Abilene Christian Kickoff time: 7 p.m. End of Game: Cell Block C or the Savages. Of course that is not usually the case, and the 9:33 pm Total elapsed time: 2:33 leads the team in catches with four and has 83 Saturday. Officials: There are two ways to look at this 44-0 negative side effects usually prevail. The side yards. - East New Mexico (1-1,0-0) Temperature: 90 Wind: N 6-8mph shellacking Southeastern recieved. Sam Hous­ effects being lower morale and doubts that the As expected Chad Ashby and Chris Jones are opened with a 41 -6 win over Western SACKS (UA-A): SE Oklahoma State- ton State is a Division I-AA team, and a good team can accomplish set goals. Southeastern among the leaders in tackles on the Dark Side New Mexico 41-6 but dropped its None. Sam Houston State-Tull. Tommy one at that. Sam Houston State opened their lost its opener and then had to turn around and defense with 14 and 13, respectively. second outing to New Mexico High­ 2-0; Jackson, Tr'Mai 1-0: Frederick, lands 30-22. The Greyhounds will season facing University of Louisiana- play Sam Houston. The team was destined to But the real success so far is Ernest Lockett. Jaso 1-0. host Midwestern State Saturday. Lafayette, a Division I-A school, and pulled off have an 0-2 start. After missing the majority of last season with a TACKLES (UA-A): SE Oklahoma - Southeastern rival East Central the upset winning 21-14. State-Chad Ashby 5-4; Chris Jones 3-4; This week Southeastern will welcome a Lone knee injury Lockett has returned and is cur­ (0-2,0-0) lost to Northwestern (Okla.) L. Liddell 3-1; Ernest Lockett 1-3; Travis So why would a Division II school like South­ Star Conference south member. The 7 p.m. rently leading the team in tackles with fifteen. 49-7 and to Emporia State 31-14. The Masters 3-0; Dexter Daniels 3-0; eastern want to play a school like Sam Houston game Saturday will be the first-ever meeting in He also has two tackles for a loss and one Tigers will host Angelo State Satur­ Kyle Patterson 2-1; Tommcll Hopkins State, which clearly outmatched the Savages? day. 2-1; Brenton Gabbert 1-2; Chris Prock conference cross-over play. fumble recovery. 2-0; Yohance Bree 1 -1; Kervin Ellis 1 -1; For the underdog to get a chance to beat a Texas A&M-Kingsville is in the same boat as With this conference opener, Southeastern - Central Oklahoma (0-2,0-0) lost to Stephen F. Austin 38-31 and to Levi McDonald 1-1; R. Lawrence 0-2; bully. Sure, that is a nice thought but this is not Southeastern with an 0-2 record. Whichever can finally begin the race and maybe catch up Northwestern (Okla.) 38-14. The No. Charles Davis 0-2; Orlando Dunn 1-0; the movies. The real reason is Southeastern team loses this game will be sinking and will be Romar Crenshaw 1-0; Bo Beckendam 1- to the front runners Northeastern and South­ 23-ranked Bronchos will host Texas 0; 49 1-0; Casey Hall 1-0; Matt Frizzell gets paid a nice sum to play these schools. moving to a lifeboat. western. A&M Commerce Saturday. 0-1: Kelton Jordan 0-1; Steven Torres 0-1; Aaron Compton 0-1; Bobby Stroupe 0-1 Sam Houston State-Starr, Brian 4-1; Tull, Tommy 3-1; Frederick, Lone Star Conference Standings Jaso 3-1; Taylor, Trent 1-3; Barron, Jerrell 1-3; Boston, Courtne 1-3; Dibble, QUICK T. J. 0-4; Broom, Kirk 3-0; Phipps, Troy 2-1; Jackson, Tr'Mai 2-1; North Division Moebes, Todd 1-2; Randall, Kelvin HITS 1-2; Davis, DeJuan 1-2; Davis. Keith 2- Conference Points Overall Points 0; Murray, Stephen 2-0; Mitchell, Team W L T For Opp Pet W L T For Opp Pet • Southeastern's game against Texas A&M-Kingsville Joey 1-1; Reddick. Regina 0-2; Traylor, on Saturday will be their first meeting. P. J. 0-2; Lightener, Lee 0-2; Givens, Kerry 1-0; Mayeaux, Andre 1- 0; St. Peter, Alex 1-0; McCullough. Cha Southwestern Okla 1 0 0 16 13 1.000 2 0 0 32 22 1.000 • Both Texas A&M-Kingsville and Southeastern are 0- 1-0; Denton. Chase 0-1. Northeastern State 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 33 15 1.000 Midwestern State 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 1 02 7 41 .500 • The Savages have been outscored 72-15 by their NCAA Division II Central Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2 0 45 76 .000 opponents and outgained in yardage by 546 yards Top 15 East Central 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2 0 21 80 .000 Rank Team Last Week Southeastern Okla 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2 0 15 72 .000 • Orlando Dunn has already accumulated 224 va d I North Dakota State (2-0) 2 kick-off returns and averages 24.9 yards per return Northwest Missouri St. (2-0) 1 South Division Carson-Newman (2-0) 3 • Ail-American kicker Milan Smado has only bee UC-Davis(2-0) 4 Conference Points Overall Points given one chance to get between the uprights on a 50-v H Pittsburg State (2-0) 5 Team w L T For Opp Pet W L T For Opp Pet kick that missed but is perfect on his one extra-point at Catawba (2-0) 6 tempt. Indiana (PA) (1-0) 7 8 Northeastern (OK) (1-0) 8 Angelo State 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 0 73 22 1.000 • The Savages have been exceptional on 4th down 9 Slippery Rock (l-l) 9 Tarleton State 0 0 0 0 0 .000 11 0 83 59 .500 conversions. On five attempts, the offense has convert d 10 North Dakota (2-0) 14 three times. 11 South Dakota State (2-0) Til) Eastern New Mexico 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 1 0 63 36 .500 12 Valdosta Slate (2-0) 12 West Texas A&M 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 1 0 57 14 .500 • Although Southeastern gave up 38 points to Sam 13 Angelo Slate (2-0) 15 Texas A&M-Commerce 14 Southern Arkansas (1-0) TI0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 11 0 55 58 .500 Houston State in the first half last week, the defense onl 15 Central Oklahoma (0-2) 13 Texas A&M-Kingsville 0 1 0 13 16 .000 0 2 0 20 68 .000 allowed six points in the second half. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 THE SOUTHEASTERN 7 Pick Harriers finish third at OC Invite Dave Wester Team Results SOSU Director of of the Sports Information 1. University of Central Oklahoma - 58 Ryan Sarah Misty EDMOND, Okla. - The women's Bass Martinez Sherrick 2. Oklahoma Baptist University - 69 cross country team of Southeastern 3. Southeastern Oklahoma State University - 77 Pole Oklahoma State University finished Texas Texas Texas Texas A&M Kingsville third among 16 teams at the 31st 4. Southwestern College (Kan.) - 113 SOSU A&M- SOSU A&M- A&M- SOSU at Southeastern Kingsville Kingsville Kingsville Annual Oklahoma Christian Cross 5. Northwood University (Texas) - 149 Country Invitational. Tulsa 6. East Central University (Okla.) - 174 Tulsa Rice Rice Tulsa Rice Tulsa The team champion in the meet at Rice was the University of Central Okla­ 7. Dallas Baptist University (Texas) - 192 homa who tallied 58 points, while Purdue at Notre Notre Notre Notre 8. Oklahoma Christian University - 193 Purdue Purdue Oklahoma Baptist Dame Dame Dame Dame Notre Dame University Finished second with a 9. Hutchinson Junior College (Kan.) - 214 Southwest Texas total of 69 points. The Lady Sav­ 10. Friends University (Kan.) - 233 OSU OSU OSU OSU OSU OSU ages finished with 77 points for their at Oklahoma St. third-place finish. 11. Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) - 291 UTEP Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas The Lady Savages were led by 12. McMurry University (Texas) - 314 sophomore Nicole Sharp who fin­ at Texas A&M A&M A&M A&M A&M A&M A&M ished third overall out of a field of Colorado St. Colorado Arizona Arizona Colorado Colorado Colorado 105 runners in the meet Lady Savage Results at Arizona St. State State State State State State with a time of 19:14, just under 30 seconds behind the winner. 3. Nicole Sharp - 19:14 Florida Dallas Baptist University (Texas) Florida Tenn. Tenn. Tenn. Tenn. Florida 8. Theresa Myers - 19:49 at Tennesse runner Libby Bloodsworth won the women's title in a time of 18:46. 21. TiaHolman-20:42 Washington SOSU's Theresa Myers finished Wash. Colorado Colorado Colorado Wash. Colorado 23. Natalie Hubbard-20:42 at Colorado 8th in the meet with a time of 19:49, 24. Beth Nowell - 20:43 whileTiaHolman was the next Lady Texas Texas Texas Stanford Texas Texas Texas Savage to finish at 21st. 35. Lindsey Hicks - 21:15 at Stanford The Lady Savages will continue 48. Rachelle Riddle-21:52 Dallas Cowboys their season next weekend on Fri­ Redskins Redskins Redskins Cowboys Redskins Redskins day, September 15, as they compete 51. Summer Suchy - 21:57 at Washington Redskins at the University of Central Okla­ 73. Lauren Stump - 23:20 Record 9- 1 8-2 6-4 4-6 10-0 6-4 homa in a six-kilometer race at 5 p.m. 100. Sandy Heffington - 27:09

LSC North Offensive and Deffensive Players of the Week SOSU drops second decision of season OFFENSIVE Shevron Glover, Southwestern Oklahoma Wide Receiver, 6-1, 195, Sr., Newcastle, Okla. Glover caught seven passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns to help lead Kami Allen Southwestern Oklahoma to a 19-16 overtime win at Texas A&M- Assistant Sports Editor Kingsville.Glover who had TD receptions of six and 37, scored his final one with 2:48 to play as SWOSU rallied to tie the game at 13-13 with 2:48 to play. The Southeastern Oklahoma State DEFENSIVE Savages dropped a 44-0 decision Columbus Wooley, Midwestern State against the Bearkats of Sam Hous­ Linebacker, 6-2, 215. Jr., Baytown, Texas ton State Thursday night. Wooley had 12 total tackles (six solos, six assists) to help lead Midwestern The No. 24-ranked I-AA team State's defense in the Indian's 14-7 victory over West Texas A&M. Wooley ousted their record to 2-0 leaving also added two quarterback sacks for losses totaling 16 yards and blocked a the Savages at 0-2 and preparing for punt on special teams. conf ience play Saturday against SPECIAL TEAMS Texas A&M-Kingsville. Will Pettis, Midwestern State photo by Sarah Martinez Just as he had stated earlier, coach Cornerback, 6-0, 180, Sr., Atlanta, Ga. Savages wear just shoulder pads for a last practice before Saturday's game. Pettis came up wtih the game-winning touchdown in Midwestern State's Morris Sloan began the game with 14-7 victory over West Texas A&M. Pettis returned a block fieldgoa l 55 some trickery. Milan Smado began yards for a touchdown giving the Indians the lead for good with 1:33 remain­ the game with an on-side kick that extra point. Savage score yet. A fumble was run into the end zone. The Bearkats ing in the third quarter. was successful as Aaron Compton Southeastern's next attempt in­ forced on Martin and Sam Houston took the score of 38-0 into the locker recovered it for the Savages. cluded Scotty Martin carrying the recovered the ball at the SOSU 17. rooms at halftime. That would be the only advantage ball three times for nine yards and The Savage defense held the The Savage defense stepped up in for the Savages in the first half. On Holmes completing an eight yard Bearkats in the next drive and St. the second half holding the Bearkats Know your Enemy the first play, Johnny McHenry pass to Gary Don Moore and a two Peter kicked the fieldgoa l for at o only one touchdown in the fourth fumbled the ball and the Bearkats yard pass to James Brooks. Michael score of 24-0 in favor of the Texas quarter. Texas A&M-Kingsville grabbed it at the SOSU 43 mark. Rowland stepped up to finish the team and took the teams to the side­ Sam Houston's first possession in The Texas team didn't waste any play with a punt, but Bearkat Regina lines for the end of the first quarter. the second half looked promising time on their firstdriv e as Jaron Reddick blocked it and left the teams Sam Houston stole the first points for the Savages as Thomas fumbled Established: 1925 Dabney ran for 21 yards for a first at the SOSU 48. of the second quarter after a short the ball at The SHSU 22, but the down. A 13 yard pass by quarter­ The ball was in the air during Sam drive by the Savages of minus three Savages couldn't take advantage. Location: Kingsville, Texas back Albert Bradley and a seven Houston's next time out. Bradley yards in three plays. Thomas Willie After minus four yards on four Enrollment: 6,000 yard rush left Dabney to finish the completed three bombs for 22 yards, debuted for the Bearkats with 40 plays for the Savages, the Bearkats drive with two yards into the paint nine yards, and a touchdown pass yards on four carries including his stole the possession and led the Nickname: Javelinas for the first touchdown of the for 10 yards. St. Peter once again run of 12 yards into the paint with squads into the fourth quarter. School Colors: Blue and Gold evening. Alex St. Peter began his toed the conversion to tally the score 9:25 left on the second quarterclock. Sam Houston scored the only busy night with his first point to at 21-0. St. Peter added another point with points in the fourth quarter after a Stadium: Javelina Field (15,000) bring the score to 7-0. Southeastern's next drive looked the conversion to take the Bearkats long drive of 52 yards on 10 plays. Conference: Lone Star South Division The next drive of the Savages was hopeful for the Savages as Sam to a 31-0 lead over the Savages. Rusty Claxton ran for a short two a quick one as McHenry ran for a Houston started it off with a penalty Johnny McHenry was in the game yards lo score the touchdown. After Head Coach: Richard Cundiff total of four yards and a John Holmes and Martin rushed for fiveyard s to for the Savages during the next drive a long game. St. Peter missed his 1999 Record:5-6 pass was picked for an interception hit the first down. But, then a 18 as he carried the ball for 17 yards on first conversion of the game and left at the SOSU 30. yard loss from a sack on Holmes four attempts, but it wasn't enough the score at 44-0 in favor of the Sam Houston again got straight to took the Oklahoma team back to for the Savages. A fumble by the Bearkats. Texas A&M Kingville - Players to Watch business. Bradley rushed for 23 their fiveyar d mark. Martin, stepped Savages gave the Bearkats the ball The Savages need your support, yards to hand the Bearkats a first up and bulldozed through for 21 on the SHSU 40. so come out Saturday al 7 p.m. lo Abel Gonzalez down. In the zone, he then rushed yards. Holmes then completed a Thomas once again dominated for Paul Laird Field and watch the for a quick four yards to cross the pass to Ben Pedigo for 11 yards. Sam Houston with 12 yards to hit Southeastern Savages beat the Jav­ The 5-11 180-pound sophmore from Rio Grande City has a 73.14 line and giving St. Peter another The Bearkats weren't ready for a another touchdown after a one yard elinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville. efficiency rating and 215 yards in 2 games.

Aleric Clark The 5-9 160-pound junior defensive back that was converted to a Lady Savages receiver. Clark has 6 receptions for 101 yards and averages 16.8 yards per carry. He is also an exceptional kick-off returner with 205 yards, his longest return being 53 yards. look to future Devlyn Nelson Christy Alvillar then went on a A 6-0 218 pound sophomore linebacker from Clute Brazosport and Kami Allen spree, serving 15 consecutive times, transfer from Tyler Junior College leads the team in tackles with 19 Assistant Sports Editor allowing the Lady Lions to take the tackles and has 2 sacks for a loss of 23 yards. The Southeastern Lady Savages game with an attack error by the fell in Lone Star Conference play Lady Savages. The game ended at Wednesday night to the Lady Lions 15-2. of Texas A&M-Commerce. The Lady Lions took the lead early This game concluded a stretch of in the second game, but a kill by Psst, Wanna Kpouj home play for the Lady Savages and Ramsay and Komoroski narrowed brings their record to 0-5. the lead for the Texas women to 4- Something? The Lady Lions took three games 3. But, they would run away with photo by Sarah Martinez from SOSU at 15-2,15-3, and 15-7. the game. Savages fell to Dallas Baptist University on Aug. 29. Andrea Ramsay kicked the game Three consecutive kills for the So do me! off for the Lady Savages and put Lady Lions by Lauren Ackermann with a 12-3 margin. However, age attack with 10 kills out of 19 for them on the scorebook for the first ended the scoring drive with Texas SOSU battled back with a service an average of .474 and only one time with a kill through the Lady A&M-Commerce ahead 15-3. ace by Katie Welker led the Lions' error. Ramsay added five kills for southeastern @ hotbot.com Lions' defense to put SOSU ahead The Lady Savages stepped up in attack and three errors ended the the team total of 19. 1-0. A bullet by Josalyn Samson the last game making the Lady Li­ evening for the Lady Savages at 15- Katie Schnitzius and Stephanie thesa vage @ hotbot.com gave the Lady Savages their only ons fight for the win. 7 in favor of Texas A&M-Com­ Lewellen each tossed 10 assists for other point of the match as the Lady Texas A&M-Commerce seized merce. the ladies and Harris grabbed a team- Lions stole the game. the lead at the beginning of the match Komoroski sparked the Lady Sav­ high six digs. ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 O THE SOUTHEASTERN The Watcher X Don't waste your money / See it Derek Frazier Kathy Loman SOSU Film Critic SOSU Film Critic Now to me, Keanu Reeves will always be "Ted" from Does one really notice other people around them? If "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure". But this time someone showed you a picture of a person, perhaps around, he plays a stalker in 'The Watcher," and not a someone who came into your workplace yesterday, very good one at that. would you remember the face? I tried really hard to enjoy this movie, but a mediocre By adding a social commentary to the plot. The plot paired with not-so-hot acting just ruined the hour Watcher, a suspense thriller directed by Joe Chevbonic, and a half that I spent in the theater. lets you walk away with a different view of society as The plot of the film revolves around ex-FBI agent Joe a whole. Campbell, played by James Spader, who moves to James Spader plays an FBI agent who moves to photo by Sarah Ridlehueber/Staff Chicago from L.A. to get away from the stress of his Chicago to leave his guilt behind. He seeks therapy from a psychologist, played by Marissa Tomei. The 2000 Chorvettes spend hours practicing and preparing for the upcoming year of former occupation. Flashbacks about a former serial killer haunt Campbell's memory, but he can't seem to Instead of being able to move past his guilt, the past performances. Most practices are held in the Fine Arts Building late in the evenings. function without thinking about them. Within a few comes back to haunt Spader's character. months, he realizes that the serial killer that he has been Enter Keanu Reeves. obsessing about has followed him to the Windy City. He is a serial killer who watches and studies his This is where Reeves' character, David Allen Grif­ victims before strangling them with piano wire. He Chorvettes at it againfin , steps in and resumes his murdering spree. Yawn. follows Spader to the windy city to include him back None of the flashbacks add to the storyline; if any­ into his game of cat and mouse. Craige said. Sam Keeler said. "I had so much Brittney Gordon thing, they just confused the audience even more. How Reeves starts sending Spader pictures of girls he 'This year's group is proving fun, and got to see a lot of inter­ Staff Writer many times do we have to watch the same old car chase/ intends to kill. He tells Spader that he has until 9 p.m. to be a very exciting group with esting things and meet new explosion scene anyway? that night to find the victims and save them. It has been 30 years since the a lot of talent," she said. "We are people." None of the characters stood out, and I didn't really Unable to find the girls in time. Spader becomes start of the Southeastern really excited to again represent The Chorvette's have been in­ care what happened to the boring victims that Griffin hospitalized. While recovering, the next victim is shown SOSU, the City of Durant, as vited to return to the Collegiate Chorvettes - a long time to stay killed. I think the studio would have been better off on television. And realizing who is next, Spader goes to committed to something that is well as the State of Oklahoma." Showcase Invitational to be held giving the role of the serial killer to Spader and FBI confront his past and the consequences of his past so time consuming. Not to say The Chorvettes are a singing in Nashville, Tenn.. as well as a agent to Reeves, because neither seemed comfortable actions. time consuming is always bad, group that dance to all different new showcase to be held in Las acting in their roles. I don't want to go any further in the story than that but you have to be hard working. kinds of instrumental music. Vegas. Spader moved around with a scowl on his face the because I feel that this is a movie that needs to be Dr. Mary Ann Craige has They perform to music such as "The Chorvettes are proud to entire time, and Reeves' attempt at being dangerous watched rather than explained. proven to be just that. country, jazz, pop and rock. represent this area," Craig said. and scary was laughable. Even Academy Award The Watcher gives the portrayal of a madman who "They love to perform in such It was in 1968, under the direc­ The Chorvettes also do a lot of winning Marisa Tomei couldn't save this film. Her forms an obsession with the agent that is investigating traveling. During the past, they wonderful places." tion of Craige, that a group of only purpose of being in the film was to be the pretty him. Yet, the agent is as enthralled with the maniac as have been in performances lo­ To become a Chorvette. you students came together to for the face that would eventually be kidnapped. the maniac is with him. cally, nationally and internation­ have to go through an interview Southeastern Chorvettes, which The explosive ending was lame, and there was no big This could almost be seen as dependency on each ally. They have been to Germany, or a talent audition. During the is still ongoing today. surprise as to who was going to die in the end. After other. Good needs evil in order to be recognized as Italy, Florida, Chicago and New audition, you must sing, and if Even though the Chorvettes sitting through this for an hour and a half, I was hoping good. weren't performing last year, this Jersey. you are selected to be a member that all of the cast would go up in flames. 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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 THE SOUTHEASTERN 9 Campus group Students request presents on misunderstands mascot's meaning campus from Santa Johnson dents together as just that, students. But, if there was a place we could stop to sit What do students at Southeastern think of when they There's talk of one in the works, but wouldn't it and talk or maybe do a little last minute home­ hear the term "savage?" This is an issue that is sparking be nice to have something, even a substitute, for the work, maybe, just maybe someone would sit down conversation and creating heavy debate all over campus. time being before we all graduate? and think, wow, there really are a lot of trees. Southeastern has traditionally been called the Sav­ Secondly, for those of us who do live on campus, Sure there are benches, I've seen them both, and ages. True, the Native American has become associated how about a place to live where our entertainment there are some in the buildings, but something that with the word, but it does not mean that Native Ameri­ isn't fighting off those of insect descent. Now we're would get people who are doing nothing more than cans are savages. not asking for new buildings or anything, but a little taking up space on the sidewalks off of it, would According to Webster's Dictionary, the word "sav­ paint and some exterminating would be nice. Living be great. age" in definition means a wild, vicious, or crude person. on campus is extremely convenient, but not worth Back to paint. Just a litte bit here and there to That is the key word, "person." The Savage as a mascot the quality of our life. make classrooms all the same color would be a does not single out one ethnicity of people. Instead, the Sarah Martinez Sure we're The Campus of a Thousand Magno­ definite plus. Just about any expert will agree that moniker creates unity among all Southeastern students. lias, but so what if we can't enjoy it? Most of us, learning environment is one of the most important We are all brought together under this single description. It's Christmas in September aspects of education. Personally, I would prefer The savage is a large part of the university's history and The Southeastern Staff an outdoor class, but that brings us back to the and was taken as the mascot to show pride and spirit. It would like to put their wish list tables. is not intended to be offensive or disrespectful to any­ out for Santa Johnson. Lastly, and this is for Southeastern students, can one. It is intended to show school spirit and to relate the We, that is those of us who we all please lace up the walking shoes and hit the state's history. After all. the word "Oklahoma" itself spend every waking moment in pavement? I promise it doesn't hurt, it might the means "land of the red man," in the Choctaw language. FA 203, feel that there are just a first time, but after that it'll be second nature. Es­ Because of the state's heritage, the Savage should few things missing from our col­ pecially for those who stay in the dorms. Come remain. legiate experience. on. think about it - is it really that much closer to Of course, it all comes down to perception by each The first has got to be the lack park in a parking lot three buildings away than to individual on this campus. Everyone is going to have of a Student Union. A Student just walk from your room? I live three blocks away their own opinion on what exactly the Savage repre­ Union isn't just for those who and I'd rather walk than fight for a parking spot. sents. live on campus, but for everyone And since we're on the subject of parking, can we What people must do is consider both sides of the who spends most of their own or have some conscience. A little courtesy would be issue. On one side there are those who oppose using the their parents money here at a nice way to start the day, don't you think? Savage as the mascot, saying it is disrespectful to asso­ Southeastern Oklahoma State Okay, so in the grand scheme of things, some ciate the word to Native Americans. On the other side University; a place where Stu­ paint, a couple of concrete tables, a meeting room there are those who say that the term "savage" has no true dent Government and organiza­ or two, and a little courtesy isn't all that much to relationship to the Native American. tions can have meetings; a place where you can go, I myself included, spend our day scurrying from build­ ask, is it, Santa Johnson? And if you're feeling It is meant simply as what it is, a symbol of our don't know, maybe on a Friday, and get some food ing to building even if we have a few minutes be­ extremely generous, Santa, there are a few things university. or find a little entertainment; a place that brings stu­ tween classes. in the photography magazine I have my eye on. Musicians toot their own horn Southeastern Staff Dear Editor. For Christmas in September, all 68 music majors are asking for Publications Adviser Managing Editor practice rooms to be made out of Kelly Wray the newspaper room. Misty Sherrick Sydney Mackey Feature Editor Sports Co-Editors Todd Fischer Ryan Bass Sarah Martinez

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Advertising Manager Contributors Transfer process easy, athlete says Melissa Thompson Katie Hefner Misty Terry from. North Texas Central College. This agree­ Seeing smiles and friendly faces all over has Jennifer Nabors ment allows an associate's degree to compen­ made my experience that much easier and pleas­ sate for all of the requisite basics. ant. With an Associates of Science, I needed to I have never been interested in going to huge have completed two lab-sciences and one col­ universities like Texas A&M, Texas Tech, or lege level math course. This not only saved me Texas, so Southeastern's size also played a big time, but also a lot of stress. part of my decision to transfer here. MEMBER The abundant availability of scholarship I enjoy the fact that the professors and stu­ money has also been a great help, especially dents are able to get more personal, and that since I am an out-of-state student. you'ie not just a number. Oklahoma Press Associated Corin Komoroski Playing volleyball for Southeastern pays for There are also so many organizations and a substantial portion of all my schooling. Had I activities that have helped me get involved bet­ Association Collegiate Press not been in the athletic program though, I still ter in this school. could just as easily received money simply be­ Coming from a small junior college, I had no Transferring to Southeastern Oklahoma State cause I have a decent GPA. By maintaining a idea what to expect. I really think a first impres­ Oklahoma Student Press Law from a junior college was easy, thanks to the GPA of 3.5 and greater, all out-of-state fees arc sion, whether it be good or bad. is very impor­ Collegiate Center uncomplicated transfer process and extremely waived. tant. welcoming campus. Press Association Most notably, though, are the people of this On my first visit here this spring, I remember Being of the most help was the fact that campus. Whether they are the administrative seeing the campus and it's picture-perfect qual­ Southeastern has an articulation agreement with staff, the professors, or even the rest of the ity reminding me of colleges I'd seen on T.V., several junior colleges, including the one I came student body, people are what make the campus. and I just knew I was at home. southeastern @ hotbot.com savage @ hotbot.com Mailbeg [email protected]

Student Likes offended some group or culture in for the nickname to be a great compli­ as the mascot, and we got the "Spi rit some manner. ment. The term 'savage' significdthem Pony." My question is where are Publication Policy Savage Mascot Since 1922, Southeastern Okla­ as a fierce and proud fighter, not an we going to go from here? As a homa State University has had the uncivilized beastly person." (p. 143. student of Native American descent, The Southeastern is published as a teaching instrument for journalism Dear Editor, Savage as its mascot. "This was A History of Southeastern Oklahoma I support the mascot and all that he students under the Department of Communication and Theatre on Wednesday As I picked up the newspaper decided by the student body of State University since 1909. By: Dr. and the university stand for. We during the school year and biweekly during the summer, except during today, I found a most disturbing 1921. who decided that a more David Norris). should all take pride in our culture examinations and holidays. story on the front page. "Group suitable nickname be chosen for Up until a few years ago. people Opinions expressed in The Southeastern do not necessarily represent those and our heritage, not have it re­ of the student body, faculty, or administration. Opinions appearing in by-lined Wants Mascot Change." caught the university sports teams, which took pride in that. Then, some stu­ moved from the public eye. articles, columns or letters are those of the individual writer. Opinions in my eye as I scanned down the were then the Southeastern Teach­ dents, such as the Native American As foryou. Mr. Clark, this should unsigned editorials are those of the editorial board. page. ers, to the Savages. Deciding that a Council, had the copper Indian re­ not be your way to make an impact Letters to the editor must be signed, although names may be withheld upon - This story seemed all too famil­ team from deep in old Indian Ter­ moved from the bookstore, until it on Southeastern history. Instead, request to the editor and the adviser. Anonymous letters will not be published. iar. We have witnessed mascot ritory should reflect great Indian was found in storage many years later. focus your time and effort on your Letters must also include the author's address and telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for space limitations and alter mascot being removed from heritage of the region of Southeast­ and it was put back in its current studies ... that is what you are here to comply with libel laws. Every effort will be made to preserve the integrity of Sports teams and universities ern Oklahoma, the studenl body, position. Then, a few years later, this for. the letter. Letters may be mailed or delivered to Fine Arts 203. Subscriptions across our country, all because it many of whom were Indian, meant same complaint removed the savage Name withheld on request are $10 per year. Advertising rate cards are available upon request 10 THE SOUTHEASTERN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 JORDAN LOSES ! . . . R Citezen to the U.S.R.

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