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Friday, September 12,2003 Campus news, campus views from Southeastern Oklahoma Volume

Campus calendar - Do you have an item for The Southeastern's Campus calendar? Include FFICIAL ACK dates and contact phone numbers. Fax them at least a week in advance to 745- Distinguished alumni turn out to recognize SOSU's achievements 7475, or e-mail us at: thesouth eastern @ sosu.edu By AUSTIN LEWTER order by playing the national u Staff writer anthem. yy t is a tremendous Johnson made the news offi­ Art exhibit m For Glen D. Johnson, it was -•flWfl*. cial by applauding students The SOSU Art honor to be here a welcomed repeat of an yy.i Department has organized • yyy. and faculty of Southeastern, ^ today, for 20 years enthusiastic gathering two an exhibit featuring art from asking them to stand and be m years ago. Only this time the the collections of art ago, I walked these acknowledged. departments and art pro­ y.yja ** celebration was moved outside /" Johnson reviewed the seven fessors. The exhibit is on same sidewalk when the SOSU president criteria by which the universi­ yyy*: display through today at the •• announced yet another No. 1 yyyy. m a student. ./*' yy:•: ties were judged and spotlight­ y.^ Visual and Performing Arts iyft ranking from US News and ,.-,. •< a vein today, it ed Southeastern's giving rate Center. Gallery hours are ... World Report. yy. * by alumni as extremely high in 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5 yy. would bleed blue At a news conference and p.m. E comparison to other schools in •>y reception hosted last Thursday the same category. under shade trees outside the Dress-4-Success AY PAUL GUMM Johnson announced the offi­ Russell Building, Johnson SOSU's Career and AUSTIN LEWTER ><: state senator cial enrollment at Southeast­ *•'', The Southeastern '•• *y welcomed students, faculty, Placement Services spon­ * iyi y;•y ,y ?*. ern is 4,203 students with a 63 * m sors a Dress-4-Success m* y, t y'P*' dignitaries and alumni to rec­ Above, state y,< percent freshmen retention M >.#? ognize one achievement and Interviewing Skills » Rep. John :< mi- rate. He also announced the seminar from 1-3:30 p.m. v^ »••*•• : :<•; accomplished by many. Carey was one m m j W six-year graduation rate at Monday, Sept. 15, in the t< "For the second time in three of many distin­ SOSU is up for the sixth con­ Russell Building, Room yy. • tw years, Southeastern Oklahoma 100. The seminar is for guished alumni .•.,,„,,-' secutive year. State University has been rec­ both men and women and who spoke at y m After discussing the ognized as the No. 1 regional is free. For more informa­ the recognition f advancements SOSU has *•:•: **** university in the state of tion, contact the Career •y.\ yyy. made, Johnson promised a reception last Oklahoma by US News and and Placement Services •-.•? V continued strive by the institu­ Thursday. A <.y I ^ World Report," Johnson said. Office at 745-2270. tion to improve upon this large crowd t t ' * - The Southeastern Pep Band, :• i. vm excellence. Disney internship * attended the ' under the direction of David The Disney World event. Christy, called the event to See RATING Page 2 College Program Internship

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President's Club from Brain Gain 2010 program President's Club meets percent of Oklahoma's population to hold an Wednesday, Sept. 17, at By RUTH SHIVAR 5:30 p.m. All student presi­ Staff writer associate's degree by that time. dents of campus organiza­ To reach this goal and increase the number of Southeastern was one of only three universities tions are encouraged to Oklahomans earning college degrees, state participate in President's statewide to receive full funding for a program regents are focusing on two areas: increasing the Club. Call 745-3197 for geared toward improving students' success in number of students their college careers. more information. Perfect score who go to college SOSU, OU and OSU were the only four-year directly from high Coffee House universities of the 12 in Oklahoma to receive 100 SOSU received a 100 school and also The first Coffee House of percent of performance funding and exceed per­ percent performance improving Okla­ the semester, featuring formance standards from the Brain Gain 2010 rating. HANNA WINGFIELD/The Southeastern homa's college and Clayton Bellamy, is set for evaluation, according to the Oklahoma State • SOSU, OU and OSU university gradua­ President Glen D. Johnson visits with Honors Program 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. Regents Chancellor's Office. were the only Oklahoma 17, in the Savage Grill. tion rates. student Seth Fairchild at the annual Honors reception This means SOSU received all the money the universities to receive tfrie-rattTTg. SOSU received a Tuesday in his back yard. school was eligible for in all the performance cat­ Parents Day • SOSU received total of $75,265 in egories, but the amount of money the schools SOSU's annual Parents $75,265 in funding. funding, said Jeff receive is determined by the size of their enroll­ Day, with the theme "A Hale, assistant vice President hosts ment, according to Dr. Doug McMillan, associate Blast from the Past," is president for academic affairs, enrollment man­ i scheduled for Saturday, vice president for academic affairs. agement and marketing. Sept. 20. Booths will be set Brain Gain 2010 is a program by which the "We're reviewing lots of options on where the Honors reception up between 1:30 and 2 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education p.m. and will remain open money should go, including a student mentor pro­ evaluate Oklahoma colleges and universities on gram, additional academic support services, an By HANNA WINGFIELD ulty members who work to until 5:30 p.m. on the front how well they help students meet their goals, writer make the Honors Program lawn. Any group interested early warning project to help new students who according to McMillan. what it is," said Becky in setting up a booth must are struggling with college, printing a scholarship President Glen Johnson complete and return a reg­ Brain Gain 2010's goal is for 28 percent of guide for SOSU students and printing a college hosted the third annual Westbrook, Honors Advisory istration form from the Oklahoma's population age 25 and older to hold a survival guide," said Hale. Honors reception at his home Council president. "They bachelor's degree or higher by 2010 and for 10 Office for Student Life by This evaluation of the entire school occurs every Tuesday. The event has typi­ need to know that we appreci­ Monday, Sept. 15. The year in the spring and early summer. cally been a time for students ate what they do because it is Savages will be hosting 95 "It's kind of like a report card for Southeastern," yy. Angelo State at Paul Laird to mingle and meet the presi­ said McMillan. The event, held in Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. dent However, this year held Colleges and universities in Oklahoma are com­ a Johnson's back yard, began y-yy-y,,: yyyyyyyy Career Day pared with each other in performance targets or "This is a d&y of recogni­ with a welcome speech from The annual SOSU standards in different categories, and, depending tion," said Dr. Lisa Coleman, Coleman followed by a word on how well the institutions perform, they receive Career Day will be at 9:30 Brain Gain 2010 Honors Program director. of recognition for Honors fac­ a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in * « funds for their schools, said McMillan. ,.',„„,,.yy- ulty and staff. Being recognized for the Ballroom. For more McMillan's part in the Brain Gain 2010 evalua­ President Johnson began his their hard work and dedica­ information, contact the Building Oklahoma tion was to analyze how SOSU compares with the address by expressing his Career and Placement tion to the Honors Program other higher education institutions in the state. • ie in the students and Office at 745-2270. Honors instructors, The five different categories in which the Honors Program as a whole. committee members and the schools are evaluated are the number of degrees "We have the fastest-grow­ Alumni art exhibit Honors Advisory Council. confirmed, the number of students earning 20 ,,,,. ing Honors Program in The SOSU Alumni Art ,,,,. "I'm glad that we took an Exhibit will be on display in credit hours within one year, the number of stu­ the Visual and Performing dents reaching a 30-credit-hour threshold, first- opportunity to thank the fac- See HONOR Page 2 Arts Building from Sept. 22 year retention rate and six-year graduation rate. through Oct. 18. The open­ ing reception is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 Th^mtm mt Sowfch&mtem @p(&M® *Dmm€>md JmbU p.m. From STAFF REPORTS Theatre Director Dana Ayers. Rock opera The rock opera chronicles the Theatre at Southeastern In March of 1926 a drama club last seven days in the life of presents "Jesus Christ called the College Players was Jesus of Nazareth as seen Superstar" at 8 p.m. formed at Southeastern. through the eyes of Judas Thursday, Friday and Seventy-five years later, Theatre Iscariot. As Jesus' radical teach­ Saturday, Oct. 9-11, in the at Southeastern has a variety of ings are evermore embraced, Visual and Performing Arts shows to offer its audiences. Center. Judas increasingly questions the "From powerful dramas, enlightened motives of this new world-premier originals and ter­ Fall Break prophet, resulting in betrayal. Fall Break is Thursday rific comedies, to delightful "In our '90s update of the and Friday, Oct. 16-17, and children's theatre and breathtak­ greatest story ever told, Christ's the campus will be closed. ing musicals, we're certain that final days are dramatized with there is something for every­ emotional intensity, thought- Alpha Chi one," said Director of Theatre provoking edge and explosive The Alpha Chi National Dell McLain. theatricality," said Ayers. Honor Society induction Theatre at Southeastern kicks ceremony is at 6 p.m. "Jesus Christ Superstar" runs Courtesy photo Sunday, Oct. 26, in the off its "Diamond Jubilee Oct. 9-11 at 8 p.m. in the Visual Fine Arts Little Theatre. Season" with "Jesus Christ Theatre at Southeastern kicks off the season with "Jesus Christ Superstar," running Oct. 9- Superstar," directed by Musical See THEATRE Page 2 11 at 8 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. 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] News Page- The Southeastern Friday, September 12, 2003

News in brief -- Do you have an No Child Left Behind workshop announcement for News in brief? Include dates and contact phone numbers. Fax them at least a week in advance to 745-7475, or e- benefit for science education field mail us at: [email protected] By AUSTIN LEWTER funds from the No Child Left presented their findings on the Staff writer Behind Act and the Oklahoma final day. Accreditation visit Board of Higher Regents. So how is this workshop going There is no child left behind in SOSU is preparing for a "The funds were used to to benefit school-aged children?

; X comprehensive evaluation southeastern Oklahoma. y yyy organize a three-week workshop Here is where the second visit Nov. 3-5. Federal regu­ President Bush's No Child for 12 Oklahoma secondary sci­ phase of the grant comes into lations require that accred­ Left Behind Act of 2001 has ence teachers and two SOSU play. iting agencies allow for recently been exercised by two W.v.v.',

>,•:••:•:• graduate students," Wood said. Each teacher was provided pyyyyyy public comment on the SOSU professors in the y "The objective of the work­ with a laptop computer, global %y^m qualifications of the institu-' Biological Sciences Department tions under consideration shop was to improve science positioning unit as well as mul­ •yy,.' to the benefit of countless sec­ •yy for accreditation. skills of at-risk students in tiple pieces of field equipment, ondary school students across «s Anyone may submit com­ southeastern Oklahoma by all of which went directly back southeastern Oklahoma. * ments on SOSU's qualifica­ improving the scientific literacy to their classrooms for their stu- tions by sending them in Bush signed the legislation and field research skills of sec­ .m into law on Jan. 8, 2002. It has yyy writing to: Public Comment : ondary science educators." • '•• on Southeastern Oklahoma become the most dynamic edu­ r i .;,,,,,. The workshop also applied as I i State University, The cation legislation since LBJ's yy.yy.yyyy •;• i mm " yyyyy. * a three-credit-hour graduate :

Higher Learning . • Elementary and Secondary •,„„••„•: Courtesy photo course from Southeastern, Commission, 30 N. LaSalle Education Act in 1965, accord­ St., Suite 2400, Chicago, ing the Department of dubbed as field research and Above, Dr. Doug Wood, assistant professor of III. 60602-2504. Education Web site. analysis. zoology and biology, instructs participants of Comments must be in In doing so, Bush redefined All the teachers involved were the No Child Left Behind workshop, hosted by writing and signed and are the role of the federal govern­ from schools with predominant­ SOSU. During the three-week workshop, area due in the commissioner's ment as it applies to K-12 stu­ ly low socioeconomic status and education professionals sharpened their skills office no later than Oct. 1. enrollment. All are located in Furthermore, comments dents nationwide in hopes of in field and imperical research as well as southeastern Oklahoma. must address substantive closing the achievement gap classroom experience. Left, a prothonotary matters related to the quali­ between minority and disadvan­ They began with one week of warbler is being banded for further research ty of the institution and its taged students that separates classroom instruction that at the Tishimingo National Wildlife Refuge. academic programs and them from their peers. involved field research design cannot be treated as confi­ as well as scientific and statisti­ dents to utilize. school district was responsible science education, added, 'The According to the Web site, the "They are also required (by for the tuition cost of the work- course was of immeasurable dential. cal methods. • act is based upon four strong Hours of hands-on research terms of the grant) to design and shop. This stipulation was hap­ benefit to the field of science Golf tournament principles: "accountability for were logged during the second implement a biological field pily met since the monetary education. It proved the impor­ The 2003 Homecoming results, increased flexibility and week at the Tishomingo research project with their stu­ value of the equipment at least tance of technical equipment as celebration at SOSU will local control, expanded options National Wildlife Refuge. The dents during the 2003-04 school tripled that of the tuition. well as provided these profes­ tee off Friday, Oct. 3, with for parents and an emphasis on team collected data from pro- year," Wood said. Wood said the program "was sionals with experience in the the Alumni Association's teaching that have proven to thonotary warbler nest sites. "Secondary students will be beneficial in building the partic­ field. Above all, it presented Whang Bang Golf work." directly involved with collect­ ipants' enthusiasm for and con­ itself as a powerful networking Tournament. They also spent time banding fidence in their own skills and tool." Play begins at 10 a.m. at SOSU's Dr. Doug Wood and these migrant songbirds that fre­ ing and analyzing data through Durant Country Club. The Dr. Brad Ludrick, both of the quent Oklahoma. Banding the these field projects," he contin­ abilities as educators as well as $65 entry fee includes a Biological Sciences Depar­ birds identifies them in the field ued. "Teachers will meet later in the pleasure of knowing that the Both Wood and Ludrick registration gift, green fees tment, have recently taken for future research. the year to share their results entire process is a trickle down expect the program to be repeat­ and cart, drinks, sack lunch advantage of this program. The team spent the third week and experiences at professional from teacher to student. The stu­ ed at Southeastern. They expect and post-tournament meal. Ludrick began to process the compiling the collected data by education and scientific meet­ dent will benefit more than any­ little expansion as far as class The format for the touma- grant information early last fall, way of statistical analysis and ings.5 ? body." size, noting that 12-14 students ment is a six-person scram­ which awarded $58,678 in data management. They then Each teacher's individual Ludrick, whose specialty is is the perfect size. ble. For more information about the golf tournament THEATRE -- from page 1 or other Homecoming activ­ ities, call the SOSU Alumni and Performing Arts Center and on the Southeastern campus on atre is "Noises Off," directed by Office at 745-2875. will serve as Southeastern's Oct. 22-25. Theatre departments McLain. Kennedy Canter/American from around the region will be "Noises Off will run Dec. 3- Homecoming 2003 College Theatre Festival entry. presenting four days of top- 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Visual and 'That's Entertainment" is the theme for Homecoming Once again, the Kennedy notch workshops and fully Performing Arts Center. 2003 at SOSU, scheduled College/American College mounted productions. For more information, call for Oct. 3-4. Activities will Theatre Festival will be hosted This year's holiday dinner the­ 745-2794. include the Whang Bang Gold Tournament, a tailgate party and bonfire, an on- y campus lawn parade, foot­ ball game and the crowning ts time to exercise of the Queen and King. HANNA WINGFIELD/The Southeastern One change to this year's Left to right, Denny Freeman, adjunct professor for the Homecoming activities is .-.".".•.• Honors Program, accepts an award from President Johnson the parade. Not only is it an an your mind. at the Honors Reception Tuesday. on-campus parade, but any group is allowed to partici­ pate, not just registered HONOR - from page 1 campus organizations. Each group will be Oklahoma," said Johnson. success is really our success." assigned a 10-foot booth to <4TI'> m always honored to host construct an assigned v Distribution of certificates fol­ the Honors Program here in' my scene from "Wizard of Oz," lowed Johnson's speech and back yard," he said. "It's a great and the booths will display concluded the day's event. way to start the academic year." the scenes in the order that Johnson also expressed his they appear in the movie. "This is a lot more personable For more information, call pride that the Honors Program than what would happen at a big the Alumni Office at 745- is able to give students the university," said Libby Sarver, 2875. opportunity to enhance their Honors Program freshman. "It's skills. "We believe that your pretty cool." International students International iation meets at 9 p.m. RATING - from page 1 Mondays in the Savage "We remain committed," he Grill. said. u Fraternity council Before handing the floor to a or the second The Inter Fraternity score of guest dignitaries, time in three Council meets at 6 p.m. - Johnson thanked a few specific Tuesdays in the Savage individuals, including the years, Southeastern Grill. SOSU Foundation Board mem­ Oklahoma State bers, the Alumni Board mem­ .-.•.-;•.-. Sorority council bers, SOSU First Lady Belinda University has been The Panheilenic Council I m mk mriat fin i mai Pierce Johnson and his mother, recognized as the meets at 5 p.m. Tuesdays Ima Gene Johnson. in the Office of Student Durant Mayor Jerry No. 1 regional uni­ Life. Qimi i Tomlinson took to the podium versity in the state * i Native American club MKMfi irlM) f Ion, aad il Ac and first thanked the Pep Band of Oklahoma by US The Native American for their rendition of the "Star Council meets at 2 p.m. it Li Spangled Banner." Tomlinson News and World Thursdays in the Savage Tr spoke of recent achievements Report." Grill. within Durant and thanked the - GLEN D. JOHNSON SOSU faculty, staff and presi­ — SOSU president dential office for making the Explore options recent ranking possible. personal pride in his alma in media studies "Success does not just hap­ mater. pen," Tomlinson said as he "If you cut a vein today, it Are you undecided on a wwwtairftitEWfinow40M& expressed his appreciation for would bleed blue and gold," he major? Do you like writ­ Southeastern being such a cru­ said. ing? Taking photos? cial part of the city of Durant. State Rep. John Carey fol­ Designing pages? Digging 3wP winhma&t State Sen. Jay Paul Gumm lowed Gumm at the podium and up stories? Working on a 120? R Wa*i#ai then addressed the crowd both then Chief Greg Pyle of the Web site? Think about as a political figure and Choctaw Nation. Both Carey journalism or other career DmOkHMt Southeastern graduate. and Pyle are SOSU graduates. fields in media studies. "It is a tremendous honor to be The crowd then heard from Work in mass media is here today, for 20 years ago, I Regent John Massey, and the challenging and rewarding. walked these same sidewalks as reception was closed with the Call 745-2034 for more a student," Gumm said. Pep Band performing information. He then spoke of his extreme "Oklahoma." Opinion Page 3 The Southeastern Friday, September 12, 2003 EDITORIAL A time to remember As with generations before ours, Sept. 11 comes and goes with little reflection, but is it right?on e day leaves lasting impression The old saying about time healing all wounds actually has a Do you remember where you sat down and summarized my valid application when referring to Sept. 11 two years ago. were on that Tuesday morning Austin thoughts on paper. I found the s a boy, I lis­ Discussions in many circles this week have not been nearly as two years ago? I think we all manuscript recently and wish to tened to my focused on that tragic day in 2001 as they were, say, on Sept. do and will not easily forget. Lewter share it with readers of The 11, 2002. I was lying in bed at the Staff Southeastern. grandmother talk Here we are just two years removed from arguably the Choctaw Towers when my writer about the assassi­ worst disaster in human history, and we find ourselves chat­ phone rang. I answered it very ting about other things: Iraq, the president's address this past disgruntled, for it was a little I wrote this on Sept. 12, 2001: nation of John F. Sunday, the Savages' triple-overtime loss in their season after 8 a.m., and I didn't have down. There isn't a car on As a small child, I would lis­ Kennedy. I was in opener. All are worthy topics of course. But we owe it to our­ class until 11 a.m. Highway 360. They shut down ten to my great-grandmother selves, our families and, indeed, our nation's historical per­ A friend in a room across the school, so we've just been talk about World War II. wonderment as to spective to keep this date in the front of our minds forever. hall was on the other end, out hanging out and watching the Her tales captivated me. how a nation joined Log onto any of the standard news Web sites and see what of breath. "Turn on channel 8," news." I listened about how Pearl they're saying about 9-11. Not too much, especially as com­ he said, exhausted from scared A group of friends and I went Harbor led to an all-out world together and pared to the flood of information moving through those same excitement. to the blood center in Sherman effort to protect human rights mourned together. Web sites this time last year. That was the one-year anniver­ I did, just in time to see that but were told to come back on and the human spirit. sary. The wounds were still fresh. This is two years. second plane hit. another day, for the line to give It seemed that, all of a sud­ People presented a But what exactly happened when the two-year anniversary "What is that?" I asked. was down the street. den, a nation stood as one and united front recover­ came and went Thursday? Sure, terror alerts have been raised That was the World Trade Texoma utilized all available resources this week. Sadly, we've almost become immuned to the com­ Center, and they got the Parkway therein to ensure the good of ing from a united mon raising and lowering of those colored-coded warnings. Pentagon, too." was frighten- mankind. I listened, but I blow. I learned, but I Sure, there were a handful of articles and/or opinion columns We all remember the frenzy- ingly quiet. never understood. written in newspapers like this one, reminding us about the filled SOSU campus that day. It The next As a boy, I listened to my testneve. Thre generationunderstoods of the. importance of remembering the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, wasn't fun. day, I grandmother talk about the 20th century have reflected and remembering the thousands of lives lost and hundreds of As soon as I hung up with assassination of John F. shared this fact on a personal thousands of lives affected forever. Sure, there are a few TV Chris, my phone rang. It was Kennedy. level with me. news magazines dedicating a time slot or two to reflecting my mother. Being one who had I was in wonderment as to Growing up, I listened and back, analyzing what has transpired in two years since and just sent two sons off to how a nation joined together learned. On Sept. 11, 2001,1 looking ahead as the battle against terrorism rages on. school, she was frantic. She and mourned together. finally understood. But the questions remain: Internally, in the psyches of each was worried about my broth­ People presented a united I hope I will be able to look and every one of us, as individuals, how important was er, for he was (at the time) front recovering from a back upon the early morning Thursday to you? Think about what you were doing yester­ living 10 minutes from DFW united blow. I learned, events of Sept. 11 as one of day. Did you discuss the tragedy in class? Among your airport. but I never understood. those, "When I was in college" friends? Did you take part in any memorial servies? Did you I assured her that I was I also listened to my stories that so often echoed in shoot up a quick prayer? Did you read a newspaper? Watch absolutely fine, hung up parents reflect upon the my head as a child. one of the TV programs revisiting 9-11? and turned to call my terrorism of the late I hope I can tell my children, Or, if you examine your heart of hearts, are you simply brother. '70s and early'80s. grandchildren and eventually tired of hearing about the day the Twin Towers collapsed? Man, it is crazy down It fascinated me to great-grandchildren of the day Tired of discussing the day our nation's most powerful sym­ here," he said. "I haven't hear of a nation my generation answered the bols of capitalism were toppled like fragile card houses? Just heard a plane fly over that rejoiced call. tired of knowing that at any moment such a tragedy could all day, and the airport is together after a Looking onward now, the ' happen again? Perhaps you just want to move on. You want on lock 444-day future has never seemed so your mindset to return to a time when we all felt essentially hostage situa­ uncertain. I have uncertainty safe in the United States of America. But never forget that if tion was finally not only for my future, but also we are ever to return to that place of security, we must always resolved. I lis­ for the future of our great continue remembering Sept. 11, 2001. We must always look tened, I nation. back before we can move ahead. We must never forget. learned, but I never under­ That is what I was thinking Editorials reflect The Southeastern staff's collective opinion. stood. two years ago today. History Though we have come quite teaches that a distance as a nation since that Guide to the Opinion Page every gener­ »• horrendous day, some uncer­ ation is - Editorials: Running along the Page, this is a forum in which tainties have remained. It left side of Page 3, editorials rep­ readers are encouraged to put to makes one ask: How far have resent the collective opinion of express their opinions to other the the entire editorial staff. readers. We encourage letters to Forget? How can we? we come and how much farther -- Columns: Printed in various the editor. As long as they meet KEITH ROBINSON/The Southeastern do we have yet to go? places on the Opinion Page, libel laws and standards of good columns represent the opinion of taste, we are glad to print them. the individual writers, and not the r Key point: Everything on the official opinion of the newspaper. Opinion Page is opinion-based. - Utters toth e editor: Running This page is never to be con­ Should we still remember Sept. 11, 2001, along the bottom of the Opinion fused with news. or try to forget awful tragedy and move on? As Sept. 11 came and went such attacks but all the time. at Eastern Oklahoma State Question of the week ^Southeastern this week, marking the two-year And it is imperative that we College. The whole dorm was anniversary of the terrorist continue to remember the tuned into channel 10 to watch dropped so much that I moved attack on the World Trade attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the coverage, and the staff of home for a semester and com­ Award of Excellence - 2003 Award of Merit - 2002 Center, killing thousands and because the memory only The Eastern Statesman (EOSC Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association muted to school each day. Now Second: Enterprise/Team Reporting - 2003 Third: EnterprisefTeam Reporting - 2003 affecting the lives of hundreds strengthens us as a nation. student newspaper) ran a story the economy is improving so Society of Prof. Journalists, Okla. Chapter Society of Prof. Journalists, Okla. Chapter of thousands, how fresh in our Furthermore, if we choose to over it. Those events I will Second: News Page Layout - 2003 much so that I have moved Society of Prof. Journalists, Okla. Chapter minds has this tragedy forget, we are disrespecting all never forget." back to school and bought a remained? those who lost their lives." new car. After the attacks, my HOW TO REACH US • E-mail address: The economy, which plum­ TONYA SORRELS mom called me and asked me if Main number: 745-2983 [email protected] meted soon after the towers JENI MAPLE junior News desk: 745-2944 I was going to do something • Web site address: themselves, has begun a grad­ senior stupid such as joining the mili­ Fax: 745-7475 www.sosu.edu/thesoutheastern ual but consistent recovery. The tary to go off and fight, and, city of New York is back on "I feel that we each have our The Staff while my answer was no, I felt pace and leading the world in "I feel as if we don't need to as though I would if my country own way of remembering Managing editor tourism. Our nation has even remember this. It's not as if it Yearbook editor needed me. And even today, because it affected so many of been through a war since then. isn't important, but I think that JENI MAPLE AMBER CAIN now that I am closer to graduat­ us in different ways. I am So, the Question of the when we go back to this event Advertising director Publications adviser ing, I may join up and be ready spending time this week think­ week asks several staff mem­ JULIET SMITH C. ALLIN MEANS to serve my country." that happened two years ago, it ing about all who have died and bers and contributing writers just gives the people who did why they died. I want to keep in News editor Webmaster/Chief artist the following question: What TERRELL BOX this to us another reason to mind that we are still living in a should we be doing, if any­ NOW HIRING KEITH ROBINSON junior smile. I say we should quit look­ world that has been affected thing, to remember Sept. 11, ing back at what happened in every day since 9-11." Copy editor/page designer Staff writer 2001 ? the past and focus on what is NOW HIRING RUTHSHIVAR "I believe that the nation as a going on right now." KEITH ROBINSON Staff writer Staff artist whole responded incredibly well senior "I feel like the nation is doing AUSTIN LEWTER STEVE MITCHELL to the attacks on Sept. 11. The CHRIS HUFF right as far as handling the war Ad sales rep. Circulation director times immediately following the freshman on terrorism. We have taken CATHERINE PALMORE TONYA SORRELS horrible event demanded that 'The only thing I will say to out 60 percent of the Al Qaeda this is that we should never for­ each citizen step up and show . upper level of intelligence as get that evil exists and that Writers, Editors, Photographers and Artists their patriotism. I feel that since "I think we should not forget well as totally abolished any the events that happened on when one gets complacent, TERRELL BOX MATT THOMAS then, we have recovered threat of weapons of mass Sept. 11, 2001, but we should that's when it strikes." NATALIE COKER RICHARD VESTAL remarkably well. Therefore, I destruction in Iraq. I support the not dwell on those events MIKE DAVIS HANNA WINGFIELD believe the next step is to move war effort and believe in STEVE MITCHELL JUSTIN FEW on. I would like nothing more either. People should do what­ increasing the force if need be. senior DEREK FRAZIER The Southeastern newspaper and than for the nation to put the ever they feel is the right thing I do have a hard time with CHRIS HUFF The Savage yearbook welcome input attacks behind us. Apart from to remember the people who those who want to restrain the JOSE SALAS from students across campus. Call increased security, and accom­ were affected by the terrorist media from airing footage of the "I think that we should have a CHRIS STAIGER 745-2983 for more information. panying government actions, I acts two years ago. As a nation, attacks. It is history, and, with­ SARA STANGLIN don't feel any more action I think that it would be a good moment of silence for the peo­ out seeing it every once in ple who lost their lives on Sept. should be taken to draw atten­ thing if a memorial were built to Publication Policy awhile, the nation will forget the tion to the attacks of Sept. 11." remember the victims of the ter­ 11,2001." extreme pain we all felt that day rorist attack." The Southeastern student newspaper is published as a teaching and forget what it is we are CASSIE JACOBS tool for communication/journalism students under the Department of RICHARD VESTAL fighting for." Communication and Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State senior RUTH SHIVAR junior University. The Southeastern is published once per week during the junior school year and every two weeks during the summer, and it is not AUSTIN LEWTER published during holidays. Advertising rates and deadlines are avail­ junior "I believe that Sept. 11 is able upon request. Call 745-2983. "I think our nation is right on "I think that we should have a something that will be remem- • Opinions expressed in The Southeastern do not necessarily repre­ track. I completely support our candlelight vigil for the ones bered whether or not we do sent those of the student body, faculty or administration. Letters to the " I visited New York six nation's efforts in the war on who died in the towers and the anything for it, but I still believe editor for the Opinion Page must be signed and must include a tele­ months after that horrific day terror, and I am proud of how Pentagon, plus the ones who that we should mention it on the phone number. Anonymous letters will not be published. The editors and can honestly say that the well our country has responded tried to save those lives but lost anniversary of that tragic event reserve the right to decline publishing any letter to the editor, and all city of New York is back in full since the attacks. The wave of their own lives in the process. to remember the victims, the letters may be edited for content, space limitations and libel law com­ swing. I visited Ground Zero patriotism we saw was encour­ We should have a moment of heroes and the families of those pliance. Deliver letters to The Southeastern newsroom, Room 203 in and found that the platform aging and touching, but it also silence to honor those lost who were there." the Fine Arts Building, or mail letters to: The Southeastern, Room itself is a huge memorial to sets the bar a little higher for souls. I know that I will never 203, Fine Arts Building, SOSU, Durant, OK 74701. Our e-mail those who lost their lives. After us. We need to support our forget watching the news about CATHERINE PALMORE address is: [email protected]. the 9-11 attacks, the economy country not only in times of Sept. 11 while I was at school sophomore Entertainment Page 4 The Southeastern Friday, September 12, 2003

BS PIZZERIA Copyright 2002-2003 All rights reserved by Keith Robinson r And still they come ... Like lambs to Humor-Scope the slaughter. This is a BAHAHAHAD A clever alternative to the same old boring Horoscopes joke. By Keith Robinson

Airhead (March 21-April 19) The TV calls to you. Who knew it could work a phone?

Bore-us (April 20-May 20) Look forward to finding lost cash and spending it on gas. www.angelfire.com/gundam/mangabrothers Jimminy (May 21-June 20) Old love is coming your way. Don't lose the phone number COLLEGE MOTTO Copyright2002-03 "WHERE EVERVTHlNG 15 15% EXAGGERATED!" by Steve Mitchell this time.

Canker (June 21-July 22) Sleeping in never felt so good. It's a guilty pleasure.

Cleo (July 23-Aug. 22) Homework isn't a worry this week, but the tests will be.

Vertigo (Aug. 23-Sept. 21) The work week will bring lots of interesting people, ail with complaints.

* Zebra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22) Don't use your friends, just their game systems. http://stevesan.esmartweb.com Send suggestions to: [email protected] NEW COMIC STRIP BEGINS TODAY: The Southeastern is introducing a new Dorkio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) comic strip series, "Staff Graph," based on life in the student publications newsroom. Spend time with family. Raiding their fridge doesn't count. STAFF GRAPH Copyright 2003 all rights reserved by KEITH ROBINSON Sapatarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Sleeping in class is fine, but the PJs are a bit much.

Candycorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Avoid calling friends while they are in class. It's just silly when you have the same class.

Aquarium (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) Make sure to eat up this week. Friday at the grill is coming.

Pie-seeds (Feb. 19-March 20) Too much time online this week will make you cyber-sick, so use virus protection. A dummy's guide to drawing Japanese manga If you read my column last character to develop. need to draw that environment. Friday, you hopefully have a Try to think of several places So the basic format is: envi­ grasp on what anime is and Steve for the main character to start, ronment, character, environ­ how to draw it. Now, we are Mitchell like at high school or his home. ment. going to move into more com­ The environment depends on Staff Since this is the first page, plicated circles, manga. While what type of story it is. If the it's best to try to introduce your artist it is not a manga, the comic I story is about an adventure on main character and the environ­ draw for The Southeastern is in the moon, then having the char­ ment he happens to be in. manga format. the story. He, she or it will be acter never go to the moon For example, he could be at Manga basically is a comic the one presented mainly to the would be conflicting, and the his home eating dinner with his book drawn in anime style. reader. Hopefully, if done right, story will not develop. family. Here, you have the Like anime, it can be targeted * - you will identify most with this Supporting characters are main character, some support- at all audiences, from kids to character and care whether or important in manga, as in any ing characters, then the envi­ adults. Mangas are usually sub­ not he or she succeeds. A story format, because character ronment. mitted to magazines or in manga can have more than one interaction is key to developing You introduce his name, the graphic novel format, which is main character, but no more a good story and a good char­ down the line, but it's best to will be drawing smaller boxes name of his family and where structured more like a book. than three. acter. You need your main char­ keep a vague plot in your head in it, called panels. he is. Then you interject a story Manga is a strong part of Now it's time to decide what acter to strive for or against and develop it as you go along. In these panels you will be plot in the following panels. Japanese structure. Mangas are will happen to him, who he will another character, like in a rela­ The most important tool in drawing your story. Generally For instance, the main char­ used for recreational and infor­ meet, what trials and tribula­ tionship or a rivalry. drawing a manga is a ruler. One it's a good idea in your first or acter might be depressed mational purposes. Even some tions to put him through, etc. Those are some of the basics. of the things I hate when I read second panel to show the envi­ because his girlfriend left him Japanese travel brochures are in Any manga you draw needs a Now, how can we use them to or draw my own mangas are ronment that your main charac­ or overjoyed because he just manga format. storyline. Hopefully the main draw our manga? lines that aren't straight. ter is going to be in. got paid. Make sure you give a Now it's time to get to the character will develop and First off, it's a good idea to Straight lines make manga Then, since you've estab­ reason for caring about the basic structure of a manga. grow as each situation unfolds have a main character and a more professional-looking, and lished the background, in the main character's existence. Each manga needs a main char­ in story. story idea in your head before people can generally read them later panels all you have to do And so you have the basic acter, supporting characters, a Of course, it's kind of hard to trying to start anything. easier. is focus a bit on the character structure on how to draw story and an environment. have a main character develop­ You don't have to hash out a You will use these straight or characters that you are draw­ manga. Just keep these basic The main character is the one ing in a story if there is no concrete plan for the whole lines to draw a box. Try to ing. Then, as they move to a building blocks in mind, and who will be most affected by environment or setting for the story or how it will develop make this box big because you different environment, you you should do just fine.

'..'.• • :::•,::•: ''•:'•:: '. ' ". "• '•••• yyyy yyyymyMyy yyyyyy,- on New Third Eye Blind album exceeds expectations ._ J::::x>jj::::i;;: ly."''i\ .•• yy-yy-yy. By JENI MAPLE The album opens with Managing editor "Faster," which, despite its sex­ The SOSU Art y> Despite the fact that I own all ually explicit lyrics, grows on Department's exhibit, three of the albums Third Eye you the more you hear it. The featuring art from col­ Blind has released, I never real- fast-paced song definitely sets the stage for the rest of the lections of art depart- ly considered myself a fan until yyyt; I purchased their latest album, album. ments and art profes­ (t Out of the Vein." Next is "Blinded," a touching sors, continues through look at a man dealing with a 5 p.m. today at the CD review broken relationship. In addition Visual and Performing to the lyrics, the song perfectly

:•:::•: •;•.;•:• .yy Arts Center Gallery on yyy- As anyone familiar with my exemplifies lead singer Stephan First Street. music listening habits can Jenkins' amazing voice, as he attest, I easily get hooked on belts out high notes that even CATHERINE PALMORlj one or two songs from each The Southeastern some girls would struggle with. album I buy and listen to them The ninth track, "Wake for '" ! •:•-: ••••-• ...... •• ; ' religiously. I simply don't get Young Souls," is a song that tired of hearing the same songs also shows off Jenkins' voice, over and over, no matter how SOSU Fish and Wildlife Club Courtesy photo although in a different way. much it may drive my friends The song says, "Like a lullaby crazy. Third Eye Blind members, left to right, are Arion Salazar, DESIGN THE SHIRT CONTEST we sing," and truly it is a beau­ This is how I came to own Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli and Brad Hargreaves. HAVE A GOOD EYE FOR DESIGN? tiful song, somewhat calmer the first two 3EB albums. Their WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR DESIGN ON A T-SHIRT? because of their first singles, I assumed from my experi­ than some of the other tracks. self-titled 1997 debut album and although I didn't regret ences with the previous albums ENTER AND WIN OUR DESIGN THE SHIRT CONTEST! Probably the most impressive caught my attention with its buying the albums, I still was­ that there would be a few songs thing about this album is that I first single, "Semi Charmed n't completely sold on the I liked, but overall I would tire DEADLINE IS OCT. 3, 2003 can listen to it all the way Life," and it was solely for that band. of it relatively quickly. through, without feeling the FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL JESSE AT one song that I bought the However, after purchasing Then I had the opportunity to need to skip any of the songs. (580)931-9420 album. their third album, I can finally sample the CD. As I listened to I never gave the band much say I am. clips from each of the songs, I That's not to say that I more thought until they My introduction to this was surprised to learn the entire absolutely love all of the songs, released "Blue" in 1999. The album began with its first sin­ album sounded like a stronger but on 3EB's earlier albums, I single "Never Let You Go" gle, "Blinded (When I See collection, with more than just often found myself skipping a hooked me instantly, and I You)," which hooked me as one or two catchy songs. I was number of songs that I simply finally broke down and bought with the first two albums. impressed enough in fact that I didn't like. the CD. Although I was much However, I wasn't hooked bought it. I would definitely consider more pleased with the second enough to buy the album. After And now, almost two months "Out of the Vein" the group's album as a whole, I still rarely all, I figured I'd get enough of later, I'm glad I did. best work so far. Although its listened to the album in its the song from the radio because I have listened to the album first single may not have been entirety. I didn't think it was quite as virtually non-stop, and I'm still quite as addicting as with the Ultimately, both of the addictive as "Semi Charmed finding new songs to get excit­ previous albums, I think the albums were only useful to me Life" and "Never Let You Go." ed about. package deal is better.

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._____——______—_--_--—-_---_——--—-——--. Southeastern students named Presidential Partners scholarships to summer Dean's Honor Roll presented to three SOSU students Carol Loann Hosman, Gerold Southeastern Oklahoma State Mead: Rock Emerson Clark, Harbert is a Tishomingo The Presidential Partners are University has recently John Wesley Nichols, Leisha Ray Kaufman, Brant Lloyd From STAFF REPORTS High School graduate who is committed to enhancing the announced the summer 2003 Elaine Rogers Plyler, Heather LeAnn Reese, completing his master's academic and program goals semester Dean's Honor Roll. Milburn: Amy R. Miller Misty Dawn Scott Three SOSU students of the university. To qualify for the Dean's Honor Poteau: Sara Marie Tanner Grapevine: Stewart Paul received scholarships recently degree in chemistry-biology. As an undergraduate, To date, there are 67 Partners Roll, undergraduate students in Ringling: Eric Lee Faulkner, Records at the third annual Presidential who have dedicated $1,000 the Schools of Arts and Kelly Sue Perkins Keller: Thomas John Flobeck Partners banquet. Harbert was a member of the Sciences, Business and Sallisaw: Leslie Jo Reynold Piano: Jeremy Campbell Honors Program. He is cur­ annually to support the univer­ Education and Behavioral Soper: Wendall Gaylon Cravey, Ravenna: Tamerja Dyane Curry Receiving the scholarships rently a member of thesity' s vision and mission state­ were Tony Walden, Andrea •.vt'!'T-iji y. . *',,. -**,, Sciences must be enrolled in at Christina Jean Jeffreys Sherman: Tonya Elizabeth Southeastern football team. ment. Davis and Jeffery Luke least six credit hours and earn a Sulphur: William B.D. Chadwell Beauchamp, Jina B. Cook, These students were nomi­ In addition to the student 3.5 grade point average with no Valliant: Kathrina Louise Gross, Georjeania Ann Gearinger, Harbert. course grade lower than a B. nated for a Presidential scholarships, Presidential Jeri Jeneva Hankins Keisha I. Higgs, Christy Michelle Walden, a graduate of Idabel Students named to the sum­ Partnership scholarship Partners are funding three ini- Wewoka: Tiffany Kay Orr Holt, Rickard Dale Sikes, Lisa High School, is majoring in mer 2003 Dean's Honor Roll at Wilburton: Shonda Marie Bell Ann Tomlinson, Kenneth Ray through a committee process tiatives this year: new band Southeastern include (listed by occupational safety. He was a that reviewed more than 80 •uniforms, new furniture for Wilkerson, Jamie LeeAnn .•,,,,,,,„,,. .•,,,.•,,•.••,. 1 * i * 1 * permanent hometown on file): Wilson member of the first President's 'syy£y\yyy- "y&yy&y-y-.y Texas ,.•,,,,,,,• which is Leadership Class. •,,„,,,. Paris: Amy Danielle Owens, le students were selected and the new Oklahoma Bells: Sara Jane Waldrip John Preston White Davis graduated from S&S based on their academic Student Union project. Decatur: Daniel Cas Hutson High School in Sadler, Texas. record, involvement in Southeastern President Glen Altus: Dustin Keith Davis Denton: Michael Bruce Amason Other states A psychology major, Davis is extracurricular activities, D. Johnson also distributed Antlers: Lacy Socorro Blan, Denison: Stephanie Amanda a member of the Honors awards, faculty recommenda- the university's annual report

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" ' . calendar? Include dates From STAFF REPORTS touchdowns to lead the game in v/yty'yy and contact phone numbers. rushing. Savage stats Fax them at least a week in In what proved to be the Lammers tossed for 200 yards advance to 745-7475, or e- Saturday's loss at OBU longest game in school history, with 18-of-27 passing. He threw mail us at: was the fourth gam* hi [email protected]. the Southeastern Savages fell for one touchdown and no inter­ short of a season-opening win ceptions. Savage history to end in

overtime play ^ Football Saturday, losing to Ouachita Furneaux proved to be his one„.;•„,,. eve r tolast Wte Saturday: Game at East Baptist University, 30-27, in favorite target with 10 catches Texas Baptist University in triple overtime. The Savages fall for 125 yards and the overtime Junior qua Marshall, Texas, at 2 p.m. to 0-1 on the season, while OBU score. Beard Sept. 20: Savages host is now 1-0. , Brown opened up scoring for Angelo State University for Trailing 14-6 in the fourth Ouachita Baptist with a 5-yard the first home game of the quarter, the Savages posted the run while the clock showed 6:14 season. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at game-tying touchdown with left in the first quarter as the Paul Laird Field. 13:31 left in the game as senior Tigers scored on their first pos­ Sept. 27: Game at West wide receiver Romar Crenshaw session. Texas A&M in Canyon, scampered in 4 yards on an end- OBU marched 81 yards on 15 Texas, at 2 p.m. around. plays over 7:44 after the Oct. 4 (Homecoming): The overtime games went just one Then, junior quarterback Drew Savages went three-and-out in Savages host Texas A&M extra period. University-Commerce as Beard made a miraculous pitch their opening drive. Next up for Southeastern is a part of the Homecoming to Crenshaw on the extra-point Brown then scored from 15 festivities. Kickoff is 2:30 attempt to knot the contest, 14- yards out with 14:02 left in the second-straight road game p.m. at Paul Laird Field. 14. The game would remain first half on an 8 3-yard drive on Saturday as the Savages travel Oct. 11: Game at scoreless throughout regula­ the Tigers' third possession. to Marshall, Texas, to face East Northeastern State tion. Southeastern got on the score­ Texas Baptist University. Game University in Tahlequah at 2 In the first overtime frame, the board with 9:14 left in first half time is 2 p.m. p.m. Tigers struck when tailback when Odom dove in from one The Savages return home next Oct. 18: Savages host Montoya Brown rushed for his yard out. However, tfi£ extra Saturday, Sept. 20, to host Tarleton State University at third score of the game on a point sailed wide as the Savages Angelo State University (Texas) 2 p.m. Courtesy of DAN HOKE cut the deficit to 14-6. and open their Lone Star Oct. 25: Game at one-yard dive. SOSU's Brian Odom finds a hole with excellent blocking in However, SOSU's Reggie The score would remain 14-6 Conference crossover schedule. Southwestern Oklahoma Saturday's game against Ouachita Baptist University. Odom Johnson blocked the extra-point until a run by Crenshaw in the Game time is 7 p.m. State University in rushed for 78 yards and scored two touchdowns. Weatherford at 2 p.m. try and gave the Savages hope. fourth quarter. Southeastern's Brian Odom overtime in which the Savage offense. The overtime loss \ Cross country then found the end zone on a 6- defense stayed strong by hold­ Odom rushed for 78 yards on marked the fourth Saturday: 5K run at East yard run, his second of the ing OBU to a 23-yard field goal 18 carries with two touchdowns, game in school history Central University in Ada at game, to once again tie the score by Tiger kicker Jack Byrd. while Crenshaw collected four that has gone beyond 10 a.m. and give the Savages a chance The good fortune of the catches for 64 yards to lead the regulation. Sept. 20: 5K run at Dallas to win with an extra point. Savages ran out as the next two Savage receivers and added 37 The first such contest Baptist University at 10 The point-after attempt rico­ snaps from center were out of rushing yards on four carries. was in 1988 when a.m. cheted off the left upright and Beard's reach and forced third Defensively for the Savages, SOSU downed the Sept. 27: 6K run at Texas forced a second extra period. junior linebacker Chris Sawyer University of Central A&M University-Commerce down and 27 yards to go, put­ in Commerce, Texas, at Beard scrambled to find junior ting the game out of reach. led the squad with 10 tackles. Arkansas, 21-14, in 8:40 a.m. tailback Terrance Anderson in Beard ended the night com­ Senior linebacker Bashiri the first round of the Oct. 4: 6K run at Oklahoma the back of the end zone on a pleting ll-of-20 passes for 181 Turner added nine stops, includ­ NAIA playoffs. State University in fourth-and-16 play to open up yards with one touchdown and ing two tackles for a loss. In 1997, the Savages Stillwater at 9:10 a.m. the second overtime. three interceptions, all in the Junior rover Lenell Lawrence fell in overtime to Oct. 11: 6K run at Texas After a Rhyan Fernie kick, the first half. and senior cornerback Bobby Harding University A&M-Commerce in Savages led OBU, 27-20. After a 1 -for-6 start in the first Stroupe each had five tackles. (Ark.), 17-14. Commerce, Texas, at 9:30 Ouachita used the momentum quarter, Beard ended the game Lawrence had 2.5 tackles for a Later, in 2001, a.m. of a fourth-down conversion to completing 10 of his final 14 loss, a pass breakup and a quar­ Southeastern downed Oct. 18: 6K run at the cap a touchdown drive with a attempts. terback hurry in his debut with rival East Central University of Arkansas in Courtesy of DAN HOKE 15-yard pass from Chris He also led the Savages on the the Savages. University, 42-41, in Fayetteville, Ark., at 10:30 a.m. Lammers to Jett Furneaux ground with 96 yards rushing. OBU's Brown rushed for 135 OT. Quarterback Drew Beard led the This forced a third and final He amassed 277 yards of total yards on 25 carries with three All three previous team in total yards. Volleyball Sept. 16: Match against Texas Wesleyan University Go easy on Savage kicker John White; he'll have his chances in Fort Worth, Texas, at 7 There is a humorous song by it's not the end of the world. of chances to regain the success p.m. the great comedian Adam Who hasn't dropped the ball that this year's Savages are Sefore we go Sept. 19-20: Texas A&M Sandler called "The Lonesome Matt at least once when the heat was expected to have. University-Commerce pummeling Mr. Tournament in Commerce, Kicker." Thomas turned up on them? I know I With games versus UCO, have. Tarleton State and ECU, there White like a Star Texas, beginning at 11 a.m. There probably aren't a Contributing whole lot of kickers lonelier I have, on more than one will be numerous opportunities Wars geek at a Oct. 2: Lady Savages host writer Midwestern State this week than the Savages' occasion in Little League, to put a tough loss like trekkie convention, John White. struck out with the winning run Saturday's well behind us. University at 7 p.m. remember... it's not Oct. 4: Lady Savages host White's kicking woes have swallow, a missed extra point on third. This is still a talented team Texas Woman's University been well documented, but for in the first frame of overtime And just in case you thought with attainable hopes for a the end of the at 7 p.m. the sake of this column, let's that also would have won the you had it bad, just remember playoff berth. world. Oct. 7: Match against revisit them. Boston Red Sox first baseman game. And remember, before throw­ Dallas Baptist University in A missed extra point in the Bill Buckner, who let a trick­ Dallas, Texas, at 7 p.m. ing Mr. White on the next bus second quarter that was later The Savages went on to lose ling ball roll between his legs and not in Iraq. Oct. 10: Match against the to Ouachita Baptist University, to Mexico, he is the same kick­ made up for by a two-point when it should have been the In recent reports, Uday University of Central 30-27, in three overtimes. er who kicked the game winner conversion. third out of a Red Sox World Hussein is said to have killed Oklahoma in Edmond at 7 against hated ECU to close out A 39-yard-missed field goal But wait a minute. Before we Series win in 1986. He still several athletes for not per­ p.m. last season. Oct. 11: Match against with 12 seconds remaining in go pummeling Mr. White like a can't safely walk the streets of forming at his expected level. Cameron University in regulation that would have won Star Wars geek at a trekkie con­ Boston. And a word to Mr. White: The worst anyone here has to Lawton at 2 p.m. the game. vention, remember two things: Secondly, there are still nine thank the good Lord that you worry about are the splinters on « Finally, the toughest pill to we have all had bad days, and more games to play and plenty missed these kicks in America the bench. Tennis Sept. 22: Matches against Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee at 2 p.m. (men and women) \ TUNE IN TO Sept. 26-27: Heart of America Tournament in Oklahoma City (men) Lock your radio to 91.9-KSSU for the most contempo­ Sept. 26-27: North Central Texas College Tournament rary variety of music in Texomaland, plus news, campus in Gainesville, Texas life and sports. Want to make a request? 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