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Friday, November 16,2001 Campus news, campus viewsfrom Southeastern Oklahoma State University Volume 82 No. 12

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- Do you have an item for The Southeastern's Campus Calendar? Include Payhacks are hell dates and contact phone numbers. Fax them at least a week in advance to 745- Savagesrise above band vandalism to spoil ECU's playoff hopes, 42-41 7475. or e-mail us at [email protected]. Students express No charges filed Yearbook photos Following up on an opinions about after instruments announcement made vandalism acts smashed at SOSU recently at a meeting of student organization leaders By VICTORIA A. BRYAN By VICTORIA A. BRYAN on campus, all yearbook Staff Writer Staff Writer photo submissions must be One week after their band facilities On the morning of Nov. 9, two days turned in to Andrew Pagel. were plagued with vandalism. SOSU before the ECU and SOSU football yearbook editor, as soon as band members spoke out Wednesday. game, SOSU campus police received possible. If you want your expressing mixed reactions. a phone call from band director club or organization repre­ "'Ridiculous. It ruined the friendly David Christy, reporting that the band sented in the 2002 year­ rivalry," said drum major Sydney barn had been vandalized and that book, it is your responsibil­ Mackey, senior music education several items had been stolen. SCOTT SETON/The Southeastern major. ity to turn in photos and Also on that same day, at approxi­ SOSU's band barn was vandal­ written information now. "It blows my mind. I don't know mately 5:30 a.m., officer on duty why they did this," said Cornelius ized two days prior to the SOSU Call Pagel at 745-2983 for Steven Emge, found an old dryer and Neal. senior communications major and ECU game. more information. washing machine in the traffic lane and percussionist. "All in all, it was on the loop, according to the campus really foul what they did." Canterbury lunch CHRIS STAIGER/The Soulheasletn police report. These items, along with "I feel that because of the acts of a All college students are Left to right, Bashiri Turner, several beer bottles, were removed few, it destroyed a very fun experi­ welcome lo join the by interim chief Bill Moore before ence for many." said Gavin Romar Crenshaw and Milan Canterbury Association for faculty and students began arriving Thompson, sophomore music educa­ Smado proudly hold the ECU- noon prayer and free lunch on campus that day. tion major and baritone section SOSU traveling trophy after wip­ each Monday at noon, at According to Moore, he found a can leader. "It turned what was supposed ing out the Tigers' chance of the the Wesley Center. Call to be the best game of the year into an conference championship. See VANDALS Page 4 CHRIS STAIGER/The Southeastern 924-1941 for more info. unprivileged experience." Several band members said they "When it comes to punishing those Bible study were accompanied at the ECU game responsible. I believe in second chances, A weekly Women's Bible by security officers when they went and what is being done to them is just." study is scheduled at 1 p.m. anywhere at the "1 understand why they did game. each Monday in the non­ it," said Alan Gray, sophomore A bonfire last smoking room at the "I am thankful Last play percussionist. "It was all in Savage Grill. Call Mary that the university good fun." week at the Anne Reinsch in the Office protected us," - The Savages "Ii was meant to be a rival- amphitheater of Studenl Life, at 74;"- Thompson said. edged the Tigers jn. --_' ?r,n\. hul ii ^ got OUt of got students 2840. "I felt safe at the overtime ' see hand." said Ryan Stevenson, fired up for game, but every the complete game sophomore music performance story on Page 6. SOSU's Pagan meeting time I looked at the major. "I think they should be other bandstands," punished, but not the rest of annual rival­ The Pagan Student said Mackey, "I was their lives for something that ry against Organization now meets at really mad." did not cause anyone any harm." ECU. 6 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Although it is still unclear what "I think this is a physical resemblance of lobby of the Russell punishment those responsible will their lack of self-control, character and Building. For more infor­ receive, several SOSU band mem­ mation, e-mail: SOSU_ bers freely expressed their opinions. See REACTION Page 2 CHRIS STAIGER/The Southeastern [email protected].

BCM happenings SOSU's Baptist Collegiate Ministries, for­ OU president delivers inspiring, patriotic message merly the Baptist Student Union, hosts coffee house By VICTORIA A. BRYAN Oklahoma State Regent gatherings at 10 p.m. each Staff Writer u Michael Thompson. Tuesday, lunches from i# ou are all In Boren's keynote address, the former Oklahoma governor 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each "Tomorrow could be better than today, Y members of a and U.S. senator congratulated Wednesday, and Vespers but when you stop believing you see a the university on its accom­ praise and worship gather­ decline that you have lost your spirit." special family. ings at 9 p.m. each plishment, but he also touched This was the inspirational message -- DAVID BOREN Thursday at the BCM cen­ on the recent terrorist attacks SCOTT SETON/The Southeastern delivered by the University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma president ter. Call the BCM at 924- and spoke of his recent visit to President David Boren Tuesday evening David Boren, right, visits with SOSU 0618 for more info. J J Russia. at a dinner celebrating SOSU's recent Boren expressed his thanks President Glen D. Johnson following lowed by an invocation by Rev. James recognition as Oklahoma's top regional to the SOSU staff, reminding the celebration dinner Tuesday. Newspaper team university. Robinson of First Baptist Church and a them, "You are all members of The Southeastern news­ video presentation encompassing the his­ The dinner, held in the VPAC, was a special family. Schools are very special, "Sometimes we seek shortcuts." said paper staff meets at 2 p.m. tory of SOSU. attended by approximately 300 distin­ since you can meet another generation. Boren. "but there is a potential power that each Thursday in the news­ guished guests, SOSU faculty, staff and Honored guests in attendance included: "The new generation has fresh eyes, exists in young people." room on the second floor of students. Higher Education Stale Regent Massey, new questions to ask, and still brings new- With the recent events. Boren empha- the Fine Arts Building. The The evening began with a dinner hosted Sen. Billy Mickle. State Regent Ann thoughts," Boren said, "and tremendous meetings are open to any by Regent John Massey, and was fol- Holloway, Mark Stansberry, and creativity and energy." See BOREN Page 2 and all students interested in contributing to the cam­ pus newspaper. Call 745- Renowned Native American poet 2944 for more information. Bag •<*:« : , *:-'• As you can see. The : Southeastern is a newspa­ of highlights annual symposium per for students, produced laughs By BECKY WESTBROOK here, her work and her presence \\ ould set the tone by students, so come and Comedian •k —T. H Staff Writer for the resi of the symposium," said Dr. Mary be a part of the growing Carden. assistant professor of English, humanities excitement. Kevin Burke SOSU's fourth annual Native American and languages and member of the Symposium entertains Symposium started off with a bang last week as Planning Committee. Cheer tryouts students dur­ Southeastern welcomed keynote speaker Joy Harjo's work encompasses themes that are both Cheerleading tryouts for ing a stand- /«gri Harjo, an acclaimed Native American poet, song­ distinctive and universal. She opened her presenta­ writer and musician. spring 2002 are set for up act on : tion with the assertion that her real role in life is Wednesdday, Nov. 28. Harjo took the stage in the ballroom on the first that of a unifying factor, like any artist. Tuesday in a night of the symposium, performing selections of Contact Christina Grider at "I'm here as a poel and a musician, yeah, but I'm her poetry and music, as well as offering commen­ 745-3102 for more infor­ packed ball­ really here to connect with people." Harjo said. "I tary on her work, the state of affairs in Native mation. room. travel, I bring influences, I blend, I think I help j American communities, and the world in general from her unique perspective. More CALENDAR Page 2 ^•CHRIS STAIGER/The SoutheasterJn "We chose Joy because we felt that by having her See SYMPOSIUM Page 2 Got a news tip? Call the Newsroom at 745-2944 Want to place an ad? Call the Advertising Department at 745-2983

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Page 2 The Southeastern Friday, November 16, 200! Talent Search program connecting kids to college

By KARENA GILBREATH school students that provides different educational institutions pus. will be firsti n their families to Staff Writer academic and career guidance. Uiat will be able to meet their For more info The students spent the day par­ attend a college or university, the STEPS Guidance Specialist academic needs. ticipating in fun activities while orientation and tour gives them Some of you might have Kris Simpson said the office STEPS also helps students - For more information, they got a firsthand look at col­ an idea of what to expect when passed by and seen the Talent helps 800 seventh- to 12th-grade reach those goals by providing call the Talent Search lege life and even got to attend they get to college, and serves Search office and wondered students annually, and that the educational guidance, such as office at 745-2929, or call the the SOSU-UCO football the second purpose of highlight­ what exactly they do. overall goal of the program is to providing assistance for ACT 1-800-716-0413. game. ing features of the school they Southeastern's Talent Search help students progress toward a and SAT preparation and regis­ While this might seem are touring. Educational Program Services, career goal of their choice by tration, as well as help in apply­ STEPS hosted a group of sev­ uneventful to some, to the junior For further information please or STEPS, is a non-profit free assessing and exploring partici­ ing for financial aid and meeting enth-grade students last high students it was very excit­ contact the Talent Search office service for first-generation,low - pants' career interests and by post-secondary admission Saturday for Orientation Day ing. on campus at 745-2929, or toll income junior and senior high providing currcnl information on requirements. and for a tour of the SOSU cam­ Since some of these children free at 1-800-716-0413.

Campus Calendar SYMPOSIUM - from page 1 Thanksgiving buffet bring the map together." al collections of her poetic all those political affiliations, views, and art forms. American communities have in Harjo was born in Tulsa, works. She has also produced race, creed, color," Harjo said. Many students, graduates, and the Southeastern community. Aramark will be hosting a faculty members were sched­ The panels are open to all SOSU Thanksgiving buffet Okla., and is a registered mem­ two music CDs with her band Harjo's presence was appreci­ Monday, Nov. 19. in the ber of the Muskogee tribe. She Poetic Justice. ated at the symposium, but she uled to present papers and students and faculty, as well as Campus Dining Hall, from earned degrees from the Harjo's rich life experience wasn't the only notable speaker research that dovetailed the the general public. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. University of New Mexico and lends itself to the versatility and to make an appearance during symposium's theme "'Smoke An event like this enriches the the University of Iowa in the universal nature of her work. the three-day gathering. Screens/Smoke Signals: entire community and the stu­ Thanksgiving break late 1970s. She has had an While her voice's primary refer­ Storyteller and performer Looking Through Two Worlds." dents at Southeastern. extensive teaching and lecturing ence is that of the Native Cochise Anderson, poet Adrian The event is held each A Native American art exhibit Classes will be cancelled will be on display for the rest of Wednesday, Nov. 21, career in the Southwest and has American, she manages to con­ Lewis, author Amanda Cobb. November as part of SOSU's Native American Awareness the month in the Visual through Friday, Nov. 23, to spent time in Hawaii. California, nect with her readers on many and artists Carol Ayers and observe the Thanksgiving and New York. levels. Linda Bryant were among the Month to recognize the strong Performing Arts Center from holiday. Campus food serv­ She has won numerous literary "All people have to remember speakers giving presentations on regional, cultural and historical 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. ice will close after the awards and has published sever­ who they really are, underneath various Native American issues. importance that Native on weekdays. evening meal Wednesday, Nov. 21, and will resume with breakfast Monday, BOREN - from page 1 Nov. 26. Fraternities •Sororities -sized what really matters. haps a permanent relationship to in his message to the SOSU staff Blood drive "Those kind of moments put root out, stamp out terrorist and and faculty. "It is an intellectual Clubs student Groups things into perspective," said drug-trafficking operations." There will be a blood commitment." drive Wednesday, Nov. 28, Boren, who recently visited In addition to his congratulat­ "You can celebrate that you set Earn $1,000-52,000 this semester with the easy and Thursday, Nov. 29, in Russia. ing remarks, Boren also deliv­ a vision, and quickly reached it." Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. the Ballroom from 11 a.m. "It is absolutely remarkable ered an inspirational, patriotic to 4 p.m. that Russia could join in solidar­ message. he said. Does not involve credit card applications. ity with the United States,"' "Value each other's individu­ In Boren's closing remarks, he Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! ality," said Boren. "We are Yearbook prep Boren said. "There is a possibil­ asked the question, "Will there Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238. or ity of an alliance, and this is a defined by common values that Anyone interested in always be an America?" visit www.campusfundraiser.com working on The Savage marvel of history." we hold so dear. His reply was, "Yes, pass on yearbook is encouraged to "It will bring more resources "We must pass on our values, those values." attend the weekly yearbook to the table," he said. "And per­ or they end with us." Boren said staff meetings at 2 p.m. each Friday in the publica­ tions newsroom on the sec­ ond floor of the Fine Arts REACTION - from page 1 Building. Or call Andrew Pagel, yearbook editor, at maturity," "said Jesse Speer, sophomore music education 745-2983. major and baritone player. Lambda Pi Eta When Roderick Rosser first saw the vandalism, he wanted piua * *asia The Southeastern Chapter revenge, but he did not retaliate because band director David of the National Christy spoke with the band after the incident, and "the band Communication has high respect for him." said Rosser. Association's Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta, "I don't think they wanted to cause us any harm," said 920-110° conducts meetings every Rosser, who has friends in the ECU band. month in the Fine Arts Building. Call 745-2558. Reminder to all campus organizations Let us know In order to get your organization's photos in the 2002 Do you have an item for yearbook, they need to be turned in today in the publica­ 2 X-LARGE 1 The Southeastern's Campus tions newsroom on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. Call 745-2983 with any questions. Calendar, or a press release TOPPING for any other area of the newspaper? Let us know. PIZZAS FOR Be sure lo include dates and contact phone numbers. Call 745-2944 if you Fax them at least a week in TH WASHINGTON advance to 745-7475. or e- mail us at \m. CALL FOB Si have a news tip. : [email protected]. Bte'Xai Cirrf Otit date mm DAILY SPECIAL Hair 808 N. 1st Durant, OK 74701 580-924-0303 'Eieiaha, Cfare, andT'yania woufdfike to wish you a safe and fiayvu T'fianksgiving. Page 3 The Southeastern Friday, November 16, 2001

EDITORIAL Crossing the line of rivalryQui t criticizing this university Every student has a unique i vandalizing school can feel shame. Shame over the Sports rivalries have been a part of collegiate competition reason for studying here at property is another. destruction of someone else's since the first time the Princeton Lacrosse Team bit their Southeastern. For some, like Andrew Not only are the property. thumbs at their Harvard antagonists. education majors, it is among ones vandalizing Shame over the fact that There is. however, a very real difference between joke the best places to study and pre­ school property, such despite how smart they think making and destruction of personal property. Pagel pare for their careers. For oth­ as bathrooms and they are, their stupidity rings Last Thursday evening, members of the East Central band ers, it is a family tradition to sides of buildings, with every letter the black crossed this line, much to the dismay of all parties con­ Staff Writer not showing any cerned. attend SOSU, and for some like Sharpie draws on the doors and Three ECU band members have confessed to spray-paint­ myself, it is the closest college pride in their school, walls. ing the SOSU band barn, defacing and damaging instru­ and will provide a doorway into but they are also not School pride stems not only ments, destroying sheet music, and even stealing pieces off bigger and better places. ^^™" showing any maturity from finding positives about our of instruments. Whatever the reason, we are likes. I am here to learn, just as or pride in them­ school, but also from finding While it's very easy to get caught up in the excitement of all obligated to have pride in everyone else is. selves. positives in ourselves. the moment, it's important that we always consider the our school. My parents always told me to Writing on bathroom stalls People must be happy with repercussions of our actions. Many will argue with me, make the hest of a bad situation. has been a crude form of com­ themselves before they can be In the case of our recent vandalism it wasn't only school basing their arguments on vari­ Not that college is a bad situ­ munication for many years. On happy with their surroundings. property that was affected, but personal property as well. ous factors. The professors ation, but if someone takes a each of the three stalls in the Maybe we can all take a look at More than one SOSU band member had something dam­ aren't cool, this is a small town negative look at receiving their Fine Arts Building, for exam­ what we feel about ourselves aged, stolen, or defaced that they had paid for out of their education at SOSU, they should ple, there are crude remarks before we start trying to tear own pocket. with nothing to do, there isn't a about professors and students, into our school. What all of this boils down to is simple. Yes, it's fun to large variety of courses to regroup and find the positives. and other drawings that need support your team, but not when it's at the expense of oth­ choose from. We've heard them Don't get me wrong, this is We should also remember that ers. Please, think before you act, and remember that part of all. not a story about how I find not be described. those we associate with can being an adult is being responsible. These statements may very SOSU to be the best campus in Some people must have a lot directly affect our lives and the our nation. It has its faults, just of time on their hands to create decisions we make. Editorials reflect the collective opinion of the entire well be valid on some levels, these masterpieces of low-brow Do our associates influence Southeastern editorial staff. but I am not here to listen to like any campus does, but one others complain about their dis- can find fault with anything. work and try to pass it off as us to do stupid things, like van­ My point is that I wish peo­ "art." dalizing our campus? ple would reconsider what they I find it rather puzzling that One wise man stated: "He Guide to the Opinion Page are saying and doing before within the walls of an institu­ who is walking with wise per­ they bash SOSU. After all, we tion of higher learning we sons will become wise, but he house people who get their - Editorials: Running along the left side of nature and support a point being made on can always go someplace else. who is walking with stupid ones Pride in school will keep one kicks out of stupid remarks will fare badly." Page 3, editorials represent the collective the Opinion Page. Sometimes an editorial from constantly finding fault about people, and non-creative We should take into consider­ opinion of the entire editorial staff at The cartoon can stand alone, making its own with their school and vandaliz­ drawings of various subjects. ation who we are walking with, Southeastern. Editorials reflect the official serious statement, but usually it supports a position of the newspaper on various top­ ing it. The verbal bashing of They obviously don't possess especially if they are influenc­ point or theme being presented in an edito­ ics. the school is one thing, but any pride, but I wonder if they ing us in the wrong direction. rial or column on the Opinion Page. -- Columns: Printed in various places on the Opinion Page, columns represent the -- Letters to the editor: Running along the 'Regrets, I've had a few opinion of the individual writers, and not bottom of the Opinion Page, this is a forum the official opinion of the newspaper. They in which readers are encouraged to always include the writer's name and they express their opinions to other readers. We How to live the fullest life possible are strictly personal opinions of that writer. encourage letters to the editor. As long as By PHILLIP DILLAMAN Well, one good thing about being in the prime They will have some identifying inset, like they meet libel laws and standards of good Contributing Writer of our lives is that we tend to bounce back a lot "Opinion Column" or "Religion Column," or taste, we are glad to print them. easier than we might later in life. And seeing as We're in college, in the prime of our lives, and they will include a photo of the column how it is supposed to be the best time of our - Key point: Everything on the Opinion we're all working toward some sort of goals for writer. You may also find columns on other lives, we can blame a lot of our mistakes on the Page is opinion-based. This page is never our futures. For some of us those choices are pages besides the Opinion Page, like simple fact that we were just having a little too to be confused with news, feature or sports easy, for others, well, let's just say they're a little entertainment columns or sports columns. much fun during those times. But in the end it all pages, where objectivity is the ultimate unclear rightnow . It will work itself out some­ -- Editorial cartoons: Not to be confused comes down to those moments when we stepped goal. This page is reserved entirely for how, though. It always does, right? with other cartoons in the newspaper, edi- up to the plate and did what we had to do to This is also said to be the best time of our lives, JtoriaLsadlppns axe generally serious in opinions. reach our goals. . a time of excitement and freedom. It's oUr chance Here is a list of possible regrets i to spread our wings, step out that might be in some of our on our own, and make some­ Opinion column futures. I think it helps to take some HOW TO REACH US thing of ourselves. time every now and then to just -Newsroom: 745-2944 Well, with all that's in front of us we seldom stop and think about the way things are going and --Advertising: 745-2983 take time to look back and see what we have or what we might be able to do about them right ^ Southeastern -Fax: 745-7475 haven't already become. What if later we look now when it really counts. So, when you read the -E-mail: [email protected] back at these times when half our life has already list, just think "If I'd only ..." and see if any of passed us by. and find ourselves wondering "if them might be in your future. I'd only done this," or "if I'd only done that." The Staff I. Earned a college degree. Yes, I am talking about regrets - those stupid 2. Asked him or her out. Managing Editor Yearbook Editor Advertising Director little things that we wish we would have taken Publications Adviser 3 Worked harder in school. the time to do, or not taken the time to do in KAMI ALLEN ANDREW PAGEL JULIET SMITH C. ALLIN MEANS 4. Been more ambitious, aggressive, focused. some cases. Sometimes we need to take a 5. Had lots of sex when I could. Entertainment and Sports Editor Photo Editor moment to look at the present while we still have 6. Been a pro athlete, or just a better athlete. Features Editor MATT THOMAS AMBER MacENTIRE a chance and make some of those possible future 7. Exercised more. JOE McCLOUR regrets disappear. 8. Chosen a different, better job. After high school I found myself filled with Copy Editor Assistant Yearbook Editor Advertising Sales Rep. 9. Lived out my dreams. ASHLEY BELCHER Accepting applications Accepting applications many wonderful memories and also many regrets. 10. Not gotten married. I promised myself that college would be different, 11. Been a better boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, but now that I look back I've noticed that not a Staff Writers wife. Staff Photographer Staff Ad Reps lot has changed except that the experiences I have VICTORIA A. BRYAN CHRIS STAIGER 12. Been smarter with money. Accepting applications now are much more real than they used to be. 13. Looked with my brain and not with my BECKY WESTBROOK for two openings It's what we do now that affects our futures. heart. TERESA MYERS For some of us, the choices we have made The hardest part is realizing that you might be already have altered some of those plans, and doing things now that later you might regret. The Contributing Writers, Editors, Photographers and Artists may have us going about things in a whole differ­ best part is making your life everything you want ELLIOTT ASBELL WITNEY KERR ent direction now. it to be and even more. KENNA BOSTON MATT MOODY The Southeastern newspaper and TERRELL BOX DAN NOWELL The Savage yearbook are currently PHILLIP DILLAMAN BRANDI SELF accepting applications for several Communication takes guesswork out of dating CANDA ESTES MICHAEL SMITHEY openings. Call Mr. C. Allin Means, By JOE McCLOUR you be sure? he's the kind of guy girls aren't DEREK FRAZIER ANISSA TURNER publications adviser, at 745-2034, Entertainment/Features Editor MELISSA GALBRAITH MEAGAN ROUGEOU for more information, or visit our Herein lies the problem. usually nice to. KARENA GILBREATH SHAWNDA RUBRECHT weekly staff meetings at 2 p.m. Much ado has been made of The solution is simple - com­ AMANDA HALE SCOTT SEXTON each Thursday in the Southeastern Ah, getting the "friend" signals - glances across the munication. CHRIS HALL newsroom on the second floor of speech. As an underweight classroom, overly friendly SARAH HOFFMAN the Fine Arts Building. If you are interested in a guy, BRUCE JACKSON nerd, I've gotten the friend greetings, and the like - but not tell him so. ROBERT JORDAN speech more times than I can everyone views these things the If you are not interested, tell count. same. him so. Publication Policy Crap, I've even been turned I promise it'll be much easier down by girls I didn't even ask Opinion column on both of you this way. out. On the other hand, if I happen - The Southeastern student newspaper is published as a teaching tool for I'm a pretty insecure guy and What a beautiful girl consid­ to be the guy in question and communication students under the Department of Communication and I usually only ask girls out if ers just being friendly can easi­ you aren't interested, please be Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Southeastern is I'm positive they'll say yes. ly be misinterpreted by a sim­ gentle, this has been a rough published once per week during the school year and every two weeks dur­ But the question is, how can ple-minded guy ... especially if week. ing the summer, but it is not published during holidays. Advertising rates are available upon request. Letters to the Editor - Opinions expressed in The Southeastern do not necessarily represent those of the student body, faculty or administration. Lettars to the editor for Praise for staff to seeing continuing improve­ the Opinion Page must be signed and must include a telephone number. To EDITOR: ment each and every week. Anonymous letters will not be published. The editors reserve the right to I have thoroughly enjoyed Good staff plus good teachingKee p letters coming your publication throughout this and advisement equals a fine decline publishing any letter to the editor, and all letters may be edited for The Southeastern wel­ content, space limitations and libel law compliance. Deliver letters to The semester, and I am pleased that publication. Covariations. comes letters to the editor. Mr. Means suggested that we E-mail letters to: Southeastern newsroom, Room 203 in the Fine Arts Building, or mail letters [email protected] to: The Southeastern, Room 203, Fine Arts Building, S.O.S.U., Durant, contact the staff to express C. W. MANGRUM Okla. 74701. appreciation. Thanks for a job Dean well done, and I look forward Scool of Arts and Sciences

-a News Page 4 The Southeastern Friday, November 16,2001 How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving?

By KENNA BOSTON Contributing Writer /t's a 24-hour Man on the Street Question of the Week Distance isn't always an issue trip. I'm driving when it comes to joining your -The Southeastern's man about campus, photographer Chris Staiger, set out across the grounds of Southeastern family and friends for a holiday all the way with Oklahoma State University this week with a question of the week to ask students. With the Thanksgiving holidays of fellowship and giving thanks. just around the corner, and with Christmas following soon after, our question of the week posed to seven students: Thanksgiving, according to one overnight What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season? Webster New World Dictionary, is an annual United States holi­ stop halfway day, usually the fourth Thursday there, in of November, instituted by the Pilgrims to give thanks to God Tennessee. for their survival in their new - ELLIOTT ASBELL environment. junior, advertising/PR major When 50 SOSU students were 55 polled on their plans for •L^ ^i_i i Thanksgiving, a few stood out. Deon Chris Jones Julie Shasta Carter Parker Harless Mark Bret Turner In the "Most Distance Traveled 1,300 miles for turkey and dress­ Stevenson freshmen Gottschalk sophomore junior Combrink sophomore Group" were two students who ing. senior criminal justice sophomore dental hygiene HPER major senior HPER major HPER major major science major chemistry/ will be traveling more than Elliott Asbell, a junior adver­ tising/public relations major, is education major biology major going to Gloucester, Va. 7 am thankful that I "/ am thankful that I"I'm thankful for "/ am thankful to "First of all I am "I am thankful for "[I am] thankful for How far is far? "It's a 24 hour trip. I'm driving have been blessed am still alive. I neverevery day God gives be alive because I let thankful for the great my friends and fami­ another year on the all the way with just one with unconditional thought that I would me with my friends Nina Burch drive me country that I live in. ly. They are always campus of a thou­ overnight stop halfway there, in love from God, my make it through this and family I'm also around in her car. I Secondly I am supportive of me and sand magnolias." thankful for the many Tennessee," Asbell said. family, friends, and first semester and thankful to be living am thankful to be make life much easi­ for their support in through football. I amin the greatest coun­ able to wake up blessings God has er." Also Chris Staiger, a junior everything I do." also thankful for get­ try in the world." each day and enjoy given me in my life." safety major, is going to ting to meet the peo­ the wonderful world Brookeville, Md.. to visit with ple I have here, and and family God has his family and friends. for my parents while given me." "Flying has never been a prob­ I have been here." lem for me. Both of my parents were Navy captains, so I've trav­ New Orleans. La., which is more worries. Everything is sweet those who are staying within a Texas, and 20 of them will be eled a lot." Staiger said. than 600 miles, to visit with her until the plane is coming into 30-mile radius of SOSU. staying within a 30-mile radius The next runner-up comes in at in-laws to be. land and the wings make a funny Out of the 50 SOSU students of SOSU. more than 800 miles. Eric Not far behind is Dan Nowell, noise, the plane jumps, and polled, five are traveling more No matter how close or how - Are you traveling far­ Andrews, a senior ad/PR major, a sophomore communication everyone gets quiet. It's a frac­ than 100 miles out of Oklahoma. far you have to go to visit with ther to be with your fam­ is traveling to Panama City, Fla. major, who is traveling more tion of a second with that nerv­ and Texas, seven of them are family and friends, it's always a ily over Thanksgiving? to visit with his family and than 400 miles to Beaumont. ous energy, then everything is traveling more than 100 miles great pleasure to be with the How far? E-mail us at: friends. Texas, to visit his girlfriend's OK." Nowell said. within Oklahoma and Texas. 18 ones you love. [email protected] Amanda Hale, a junior broad­ family. Not only are some traveling of ihem will be traveling under One other thing is a given: We casting major, is traveling to "I'm flying all the way with no sreat distances, but there are 100 miles within Oklahoma and should all be safe on the roads.

The Joy Of SeCtS: A brief history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By BRUCE JACKSON Smith and Lucy Mack Smith. some gold plates (which were later finally becoming the Church of Jesus his cabinet. When news of this was Contributing Writer According to Smith's own account in reported lost). Smith claims to have Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1838. leaked in the local paper. Smith "The Pearl of Great Price," a pillar of translated the obscure languages intu­ The organization had several bases destroyed-the printing press. lit i« the largest and most successful light descended from the heavens itively with the aid of Oliver Cowdery. of operation before being moved to i Christian denomination founded in the bringing two Personages, ostensibly As a result of this divination of scrip­ Utah by his successor. Brigham Young. He was then arrested and jailed for United Stales. Based in Salt Lake City, ture, "The Book of Mormon" was pub­ Smith's death was due to a series of Utah, the Church of Jesus Christ of Religion analysis lished in March 1830. treason. Even after his death, several events that led to his assassination by Latter-day Saints claims a worldwide Later, in 1842. "The Pearl of Great Mormon women entered into "celestial an angry mob on June 27. 1844. Smith membership in excess of 4 million the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Price" was published. "The Book of marriage" with his spirit. had instituted the justification of believers. In the United States it is and one he referred to as "my Beloved Mormon" would be the founding and polygamy amongst the church, and fol­ strongest in the Rocky Mountain Son." underlying scripture on which Smith lowed this up by announcing his candi­ There is much more history to this states. These Personages told Smith that would organize the Church of Christ dacy for president of the United States. religious organization, but these are its The church began with the revela­ they would show him the "true on April 6. 1830. tions of Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844), church." After a series of other-worldly The name was changed to The His agenda included placing a roots. For more information, find a the son of Vermont farmers, Joseph visitations and the manifestation of Church of Latter-day Saints in 1834. Council of Fifty in the Wrhite House as Mormon and talk with him or her. VA N DALS - from page 1 TW&QSSM of spray paint that he believes The letter stated, "We also was used to spray "ECU" on the maintain that it would be in sides of the washer and dryer. Southeastern's best interest to Upon arriving at the leave their band at home where University Center, Moore dis­ it is safe and warm. 1012 Radio Road Phone: (580)924-2410 Dennis Sistrunk covered "Go ECU" painted on "If you do proceed to travel in Durant, Oklahoma Fax: (580) 924-2034 Store Manager the front door in large letters, as this direction previous to your well as on the south side on the journey on Saturday afternoon We have five gor­ steps and on the hand-rails. for activities of the mischievous geous, AKC regis­ University Blvd. As stated in the police report, variety, we will be obligated to Christy told Moore that the retaliate with a force like none tered German building was locked at the time other." Shepard puppies who 0) :T of the incident, and that approx­ As of Tuesday, SOSU was fil­ want to come home Nichol's imately $1,000 worth of damage ing no charges against any ECU 5" Dollar CO had been done to instruments. students, according to Dean of with you! And even O Students Liz McCraw, although Saver Also, one band member's sym- better, we're selling CO bals were stolen. three students had confessed. An old recliner, stove, wooden "As dean of students, through them at an unbeatable pallets and some orange cones the investigation, I will stay price!!! were found in the driveway of abreast of the situation," another band member. McCraw said. "This was a viola­ Main Street Prior to the on-campus vandal­ tion of the disciplinary code." Call Juliet for more info. ism, a letter was received by the Disciplinary code violations can (580) 745-2983 Feed SOSU band, reportedly from the bring as punishment: community Pharmacy Simple Simon s Pizza Bakery/Deli ECU trumpet section. service, probation or arrest. Come To Pro-Cuts For A Hot New Look. Students who bring in a valid Pro-Cut Pro-Plus student i.D. are elligible Shampoo a Haircut fori Adult Haircut for a special discount at All Pro Shampoo. Haircut a, Blowdi v participating locations. Not valid with other offers. Off $3 off NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! $2 I DfO-CutTl 401 West Side Drivie nex t to Wal-Mart pro*cutTl 580-924-9029 www.pro-cuts.com Open: M-F 9 a.m. to 7p.m, Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. I pro* cutr) • |

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Page 5 The Southeastern Friday, November 16, 2001 Zellweger shines as Bridget Jones Artist of the Week By DEREK FRAZIER By CHRIS HALL likely never going to be re- Contributing Writer Contributing Writer released, it sometimes sells for up to $50 from online auctions. ith the Based on the novel by Helen Fielding. "Bridget This week's artist of the week After moderate success of the \A/ Jones' Diary" takes us into the life of a horribly is a simple case of supply and first album, Nickelback put out ww release of average London woman who encounters several demand. The students demand it its second, titled, "Curb," which problems on the single side of life. Her mediocre and it is supplied. This week, it's was the band's first full length "Silver Side Up," personality, however, is the key to making this Nickelback. CD. film a comedic success. This Canadian group was orig­ The second album did very Nickelback's Chain-smoking, singleton Bridget (aptly played inally from Hanna, Alberta, but well in Canada, so the group future is looking by Renee Zellweger) isn't asking for a whole lot because of the bad music scene, decided to tour relentlessly to out of life. She seems to be content with her job it moved to Vancouver. appease the fans. bright. at a local pub­ The name of the group origi­ The third album titled, "The album title. M ovie review lishing house nated when Mike, the bassist, State," was produced by the Photo courtesy of Miramax Pictures The album was re-released in and her small was working at band along March 2000 by Roadrunner, group of supportive friends. The one thing she Renee Zellweger gained 20 pounds Starbucks, and cof­ with the Nickelback again with a different album doesn't seem to manage too well, however, is her to play the role of Bridget Jones. fee cost $1.45, so Canadian pro­ cover, a little more edgy than the dating life. he said, "here's ducer. Dale Penner. and mixed somewhat predictable, though still entertaining first two. Fed up with being single, Bridget sets out to your nickel back," quite often. by Garth Richardson, who ending. The most recent album, "Silver improve herself in an attempt to Find the life she Nickelback is composed of worked with such acts as Rage Renee Zellweger delivers a character true to Side Up," produced by Rick so desperately desires. The first step into her new Ryan Peake, guitar and backing the book with all of the embarassing moments Against The Machine and the Parashar. a well-known produc­ life just happens to be starting a simple diary. vocals, and Ryan Vikedal, still intact and even manages to pull off a believ­ Red Hot Chili Peppers. Shortly er, was released Sept. 11. Soon after her new beginning. Bridget quickly drums, along with two brothers, able British accent. after releasing, "The State," finds herself the victim of various life catastro­ Mike Kroeger, bass guitar, and With the release of this album Nickelback was signed to EMI phes from a romantic entanglement with her arro­ Hugh Grant also holds his own with his pro- his brother Chad, on lead vocals. Nickelback's future is looking Records in Canada, and gant, but charming boss (Hugh Grant), to the sep­ trayal of Danial Cleaver, Bridget's suave boss. The band's first album was a bright and the band is destined Roadrunner Records in the aration of her parents. The thing ihat makes this movie so real and seven-song demo titled, for greatness. Devastated by the things that come her way, hilarious is the fact that everyone knows some­ "Hesher," which got its name USA. "The State" was released If you would like to read about Bridget almost gives up on living a new life, but one like Bridget Jones. She could be the girl in from a friend who always said, again in September 1999, with a your favorite artist, call KSSU at she eventually decides to use the pain to her one of your classes, a relative, or, as scary as it "Hey. sure." slightly redone cover, to empha­ 745-7483 and request them on advantage and the movie continues toward a may seem, she could even possibly be you. Because the album is most size the band's name over the Sundays from 5-8:30 p.m.

made. Symphonic & Concert Band tryouts This was a bio-slug, a flesh and blood cloned shell casing for an explosive device. M onday, Nov. 19 6. Euphonium - 3 p.m. My visor automatically switched to 1. Oboe - 1:30 p.m. 7. Tuba- 3:30p.m. / didn't ask for this life of drifting Monday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 30 combat mode and acquired the tar­ 1. Piccolo - 12:15p.m. 1 Trumpet - 1 p.m. from time continuum to time con­ get. The visor's microchip then 2. Flute- 12:30p.m. 2. French Horn - 2 p.m. tinuum ... dimension to dimen­ activated the servos in my arm 3. Saxophone - 1:30 p.m. 3. Trombone - 2:30p.m. sion ... but I am stuck with it. and locked on target. 4. Clarinet - 2:15p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 My only hope is to find Before I could override, 5. Low Clarinet - 2 p.m. 1. Percussion - 1 p.m. Losopher and the the blaster had fired, forc­ Umberlexicon and force ing the explosive device the null set: him to send me home. through the torso of the chronicles of a small town nothing This week's episode - bio-slug. It exploded in The last thing I would *smile* i got a scooter. don't have to listen to her anymore. midair. i've wanted a vintage vespa for (yes, i'm aware of the fact that i have expected. When the smoke and longer than i can remember, but my didn't have to listen to her in the Losopher dropped the debris cleared. I instinc­ ex always said she'd break up with first place, but i chose to.) Umberlexicon and heaved tively scanned the area for me if i got one. so, Saturday morning, after much the baby at me like someone other threats. I caught the (actually, she said i could have deliberation and creative budget­ might fling a grenade (if he had one, but i could only ride it in the bio signature of Losopher ing, i bought a scooter. no training). GRENADE??!! back yard and if i rode it anywhere fleeing the area followed by sev­ else, even to a grocery store just and, while it's not a vintage vespa, My combat visor zoomed to the eral of his minions. it does look like one and gets 75 two blocks away, she'd break up child in midair. One nano-bio-scan I was on him in seconds. with me.) miles to the gallon. No life signs. anyway, last week i realized that i now if i can only learn to ride the The "child's" eyes were closed and no sound was To be continued... could finally get a scooter since i darned thing...

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X Page 6 The Southeastern Friday, November 16, 2001 Savages get sweet revenge SOSU lands Record-Breakers By MATT THOMAS ence call and a 2-yard loss, the for 42 yards, and rushed for 79 11 on all-LSC Sports Editor Savages were setting at second yards and two touchdowns, Romar Crenshaw: and goal from the 7-yard line. including the overtime run to tie It was one for the ages. TD catches in a game: 3, twice OR: 2 It had drama, big plays, and Quarterback Randy Johnson the score. North team suspense. took the snap and handed the The remaining two scores TD catches, season: 13, 2001 OR: 9 It couldn't have ended any bet­ ball to Romar Crenshaw on an came on the feet, rather than the First Team Receiving yardage, game: 251 yds. vs UCO end-around. Crenshaw then lost ter. arm, of Johnson. He scampered OG-J.C. Kelly, Jr.,Denison,Tex. OR: 211 Four quarters couldn't settle the handle on the ball and fum­ in on runs of 6 and 7 yards. K — Milan Smado,Sr., Slovakia Receiving yardage, season: 1,158 yds. this battle of long-time rivals. bled it. but was able to retrieve it Even with the score so high. In the classic annual clash just in time to turn upfield and the punters for both teams DL—Travis Masters, OR: 1,048 Saturday in Ada, ECU rallied for leap into the endzone. stayed busy. Savage punter Matt Sr., Rockwall,Texas Receiving yards per catch, game: 22.8 yds. 14 points in the fourth quarter to When kicker Milan Smado Kipp punted seven times for 269 LB—Bashiri Turner, OR: new tie the Savages at 35, and send came on and booted the extra total yards, an average of 38.4 So., Denison,Texas the game to overtime. point it was all over. per punt. Receiving yards per catch, season: 23.6 yds. The Tigers had the first offen­ The Savages finally returned While he didn't have to hit any Second Team OR: new sive possesion, and managed to the favor by knocking ECU out field goals. Smado still had a RB -Scott Martin, Sr., Tulsa Points, season: 114, 2001 OR: 104 of a share of the Lonestar score on a 10-yard run by run­ great day. He was 7-7 on extra WR—Romar Crenshaw, ning back Gerome Castleberry. Conference North division title. points in the game, including the just as they did to the Savages in game-winning extra point in So., Broken Bow Following the score, ECU Milan Smado: 1999. Final score this year, 42-41. overtime. DL—Rene Torres, kicker Cody Finney bounced the Scotty Martin led the offensive The Savage defense was led by Jr., Broken Arrow Longest fieldgoal : 56 yds. (tie) extra point off of the goal post, charge by racking up 165 rush­ Bashiri Turner, who has been PATs made, game: 7 (tie) leaving SOSU only 6 points LB—Chris Jones, ing yards on 28 carries, while leading the team on defense all down. Sr, Denison, Texas PATs made, career: 66 OR: 65 scoring on runs of 18 yards and year. He racked up 13 total tack­ On SOSU's drive, two succes­ DB-Dexter Daniels, Cosecutive PATs, season: 31 15 yards, coming in the second les, with two for a loss, and one sive fruitless plays left the and third quarters, respectively. sack. Jr., Longview, Texas Consecutive PATs, career: 45 Savages with third and 10 from Crenshaw didn't have the "We had bright spots all season DB-Kelton Jordan, Field goals made, career: 34 OR: 29 the 25-yard line. greatest of games by his stan­ long," said Head Coach Keith Jr., Kerens, Texas A 14-yard completion to Clint dards, but he got the job done. Baxter. "We have a good nucle­ Bashiri Turner: Clayton snagged the first down. He caught two balls for 25 us coming back to build on. We Honorable Mention After a defensive pass interfer­ yards, had two kickoff returns expect to win championships." OT-Eric Avriett, Sr,Chickasha Tackles, season: 103. 2001 OR: 96 Savage Basketball Preview

Men's firstgame : Nov. 20, So. Ark. Women's firstgam e and first home First home game: Mo. St. College, 2001-2002 game: Nov. 17, Incarnate Word Nov. 27. 7 p.m. Univ., at 7 p.m. Men's Coach Women's Tony Coach Robinson Savage men look to Lady Savages look to Nick Keith

Men's Roster take it to the next level keep up high level Women's Roster

11 Jimmie Walker. Jr.. G. 6-2. 175. Bigger, faster, stronger. That is Walker has served as the When the Lady Savages take Senior Katy Morrow- 10 Amy Shelby. Jr.. G. 5-9. Tulsa the motto for the 2001-02 edi­ Savages' point guard the last the floor Saturday, it may look Korstjens bounced back last sea­ Sulphur tion of the men's Savage basket­ two seasons. He's averaged 4.2 like a rerun from last season. son after a season-ending knee 12 Willie Johnson, So.. G, 6-1. 11 Tera Newnam. Jr.. F/P. 6-0. ball team. points per game, 4.2 rebounds That's because Coach Nick injury in the 1999-2000 season 170, Denison, Texas Preston This is a team that returned per game, and 3.4 assists per Keith is returning four starters and will likely jump into the 14 Luke Taylor, Fr.. G. 6-0. 160,jus t five players from last year's game. and nine letter-winners from last starting rotation for SOSU. 15 Asia Reed. Fr.. G. 5-9. Norman Sayre squad and a team that lost three "If I had 12 players that season. "Our bench is what makes us starters and three of its top scor­ worked as hard as Jimmie, I "I've never returned a team competitive." said Keith. 21 Natalie Wimbley. Sr.. G. 15 Brandon Hawkins, So., G. 6-0. ers from a year ago. would have no worries entering this strong," said Keith. "When "We've got some players that 5-8. Eagletown 180, Hugo The two returning starters the season," said Robinson. "We it comes to depth, this could be would be starting for other from last year's 13-13 squad are play off Jimmie's leadership." as good as, if not better than, the teams in the conference." 22 Brandi Robinson. Sr.. P. 6-0. 20 Cedric Walker. So.. G. 6-1, 180,forwar d Anthony Walton, an Other lettermen returning to squads in 1995 and 1996. Juniors Tera Newnam and Jana Atoka Tulsa honorable mention All-Lonestar the squad are forward Doug "With the core group that we Haddock, along with two key 25 Vanessa Tice. Jr.. G. 5-8. Conference North Division per­ Armstrong, guard Brandon return, we are able to really do transfers, will solidify the Lady 21 Kevin Kelly. Jr.. G, 6-1, 170. Kingston Piano, Texas former, and point guard Jimmie Hawkins, and guard Kevin something special with this Savage lineup. Walker, possibly one of the best Kelly. team," Keith said. "They've Newnam averaged 9.1 points 30 Christie Derzapf. Sr., P. 6-1. 23 Justin Clemons. Fr., G. 6-2, defensive players in the league. To help fill the void at the been in and understand our sys­ and 4.2 rebounds off the bench Henrietta, Texas 175, Sand Springs "We had some areas where we swing position left by the depar­ tem. Plus, this is the most athlet­ last season, while Haddock had to go out and get some play­ ture of Terrell Owens, Robinson ic team from top to bottom I've averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 32 Katy Morrow-Korstjens. Sr.. F, 24 Mark Elazier. Jr.. F. 6-5. 195.ers, " said Head Coach Tony brought in Mark Elazier. ever had." rebounds. 6-0, Mustang Denver, Colo. Robinson. "We had needs for a A 6-foot-5 native of Denver, Keith is entering his 20th sea­ Coach Keith reloaded well SVN mg man and a post and I feel Colo., Elazier transferred here son at the helm of the Lady with the addition of transfers 33 Dana Sutton. Sr.. G. 5-7. Loco 32 Fasiri Ellison. Jr.. F. 6-4. 210. real good about the players we from NEO A&M. Savages. He owns a carrer Morgan Moylan and Anita St. Louis, Mo. 35 Jana Haddock. Jr.. F. 5-11. Blue brought in. especially with the Other forwards brought in this record of 353-196. Hernandez. 33 Tony Evans, Jr., F, 6-7,210, key players we brought back season include transfers Fasiri Leading the returning starters Moylan, a 6-foot junior, trans­ 44 Taylor Robinson. Fr.. F, Chicago, III. from last year." Ellison and Tony Evans. Ellison is All-South Region First-Team ferred from Southwest Texas 5-11. Durant "Anthony (Walton) is one of comes from Florissant Valley selection Brandi Robinson. State University, and should 40 Anthony Walton. Sr., F. 6-7. the top players returning this Community College, and Evans Robinson averaged 17.3 points provide depth in the forward 45 Anita Hernandez. Jr.. G. 5-8. 230, Missouri City. Texas year in the conference," comes from Allen County and 5.7 rebounds, and has been spot. Talihina Robinson said. "He has stepped Community College. Jeremy named the 2001-02 Preseason Hernandez, a 5-foot-8 junior, 44 Doug Armstrong, Sr., F 6-6. up as a leader and has improved Tims also joins the squad alter Player of the Year for the 50 Morgan Moylan. Jr.. F. 6-0. 220, Choctaw transferred from Carl Albert Eastland, Texas every aspect of his game. For us two injury-plagued seasons. Lonestar Conference North. Junior College in Poteau, and is 52 Jeremy Tims. So.. F. 6-5, 200. to be successful this season, we The most impressive pick-up Other returning starters from a definite shooting threat. Information contributed Tishomingo are going to need him to live up for Robinson is Stony Miller, a last year's squad include to that billing and get better." 7-footer from Elk City, who did­ Christie Derzapf, Dana Sutton "We've got high expectations by Dave Wester, sports this season," Keith said. 55 Stony Miller, So.. C, 7-0, 240, Walton is the Savages' leading n't pick up basketball until his and Vanessa Tice. information director, "However, we don't really feel Elk City scorer from last season, averag­ junior year. "We've definitely got some Southeastern Oklahoma ing 16.7 points per game, and he Cedric Walker, Willie Johnson, weapons besides Brandi," said any pressure. You always say State University. RS. Steven Blackowl, Fr., G, 6-2, grabbed 6.4 rebounds per out­ Luke Taylor, Walker, Hawkins, Keith. that you hope to improve on the 180, Tishomingo ing. He also swatted 16 shots and Kelly could prove to be the Tice was second on the team in previous season and we definite­ last season. best back court in the league. scoring last season with 10.8 ly feel that we will make it to the RS, Cason dinger, Fr.. F. 6-5. 205. Sports questions Walker will bring much-need­ "Our main goal is to be play­ points per game, while Derzapf national tournament. Fairview ed maturity to a team that will ing in March," said Robinson, led the squad in rebounds with "We hold the key to our own Got a sports question? E-mail us at: likely need a few games to gel "Last season we won early and 6.1 rebounds per game per out­ destiny. We're only going to be RS. Justin Glenn, Fr., F, 6-5, 220, Savagesportsbeat @ hotmail.com Denison, Texas into a contender. faded off." ing, along with 9.9 points. as good as we let us be." Join Our Media Teams for Spring 2002!!! The Sou theastern KSSU - Advertising Representatives y Niews Writers For More Information Station Manager For More Information - Photographers Mr. C. Allin Means Program Director(s) Dr. John Allen Hendricks - Editors FA 207 or 745-2034 News Director FA 208 - Page Designers ^^ Promotion Director(s)

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