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Campus Calendar -- Do you have an item for STUDENTS GEAR UP FOR NEW YEAR the campus calendar? Fax the information, including dates and con- By Islam Abdul-Moneim move in for the first time. tact numbers, at least a Staff writer In addition to move-in week in advance to 745- tasks students also had many 7475, or e-mail campus- other tasks to fulfill, includ- Southeastern students are [email protected]. ing the “good old fashioned still getting situated after a Wal-Mart trip” for first time hectic first week of school. SGA Elections supplies. The busiest day was Elections for SGA Other duties involved fil- Saturday, August 16, when a offices and senators will ing out check-in slips, visit- be held Thursday, Sept. Southeastern tradition ing the auxilliary office, 4. Election packets are kicked off and proved to be a obtaining parking permits available for pick-up in bonding experience, espe- and having ID cards made. the SGA office Friday, cially for freshmen and The move-in day also fea- Aug. 22. transfer students. tured active involvement Southeastern organiza- from community organiza- Merchant Fair tions, students and members tions that were there to help Don’t miss the annual of the Durant community make the day a more suc- Organization and came together in front of the cessful one and less tiring Merchant Fair, Monday, residence halls to help the for incoming residents. Aug. 25. The event will incoming students move in. be in the Student Union One of the organizations Several observers com- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. participating was the mented that it was especially Remedy Young Adults pleasing to see so many vol- Greek Welcome Ministry. unteers willing to help the Tuesday, Aug. 26 is Gavin Acee, a representa- students. slated for a Greek wel- tive from the ministry, said, The Southeastern organi- come back-to-school "We love God and we love zations involved included get together in the people, and the easiest and Student Union. The the Greek community: most fool proof way to show activity starts at 6 p.m. Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma God's love to someone is by on the third floor. Tau Gamma, Sigma Sigma serving them.” Sigma and Alpha Sigma Acee mentioned that the Computer Club Tau. ministry’s next service “is on SE’s Computer Club Also involved were the Sept. 5th at Victory Life will hold its first meeting Baptist Collegiate Ministries Church here in Durant, and of the fall Tuesday, Aug. (BCM) and the Southeastern there will be food and fel- 26, at 5 p.m. on the Student Government lowship." second floor of the Association (SGA). Student Union. With everyone collaborat- Individual students also ing, a rather hectic hard David Reed/The Southeastern came to help in the spirit of Sexual Health Info chore was made easier for involvement. It was a way Monday, Aug. 25 everyone. through Friday, Aug. 29 Southeastern students Tera Puckett (left), and Mignon Grisham, were among the they could help continue the pick up informational many volunteers who helped freshmen and transfer students move into SE dorms. tradition of helping others brochures in the Student Union Atrium. It What s next? What do I getting involved in campus is Sexual Health Welcome from President Turner have to look forward to at activities and exploring new Information Week. Southeastern? We can and exciting experiences. In It is an honor to welcome an especially exciting time to assure you that you have doing so, you will enrich Violence Prevention you to Southeastern be on campus, and I wish to Women’s self defense much to look forward to -- your college experience and Oklahoma State University — issue to you our University s is the topic when Amy You will learn alongside a increase your success as a the School of the Rising challenge - A challenge that Wingfield speaks world class faculty who will student. Sun! was originally issued in 1939 Wednesday, Aug. 27 at offer you a challenging acad- Again, welcome to 7 p.m. at the Student We would like to welcome and remains significant and emic environment while Southeastern! You have my Union Wellness Center. first-time students and con- inspirational today: encouraging and mentoring best wishes for a productive gratulate you on your deci- Sapere Aude our Latin you. and rewarding academic Young Democrats sion to begin your journey creed, Dare to be Wise. Wednesday, Aug. 27 You will be assisted by a year. with Southeastern Oklahoma The University s faculty and I the Young Democrats caring staff that will make State University. And to encourage you to take up will meet in the second every effort to ensure your returning students - wel- this challenge at Michael D. Turner floor loft of the Student campus experience a posi- Union. For details call come! We are glad to have Southeastern Oklahoma President tive one. 745-2344. you back on campus. State University as you pur- Southeastern Finally, you can look for- On the eve of our sue your education. ward to meeting new people, Blood Drive Centennial year in 2009, it is Many of you are asking — The Student Life Office and the Oklahoma Blood Textbook program Institute will hold a blood drive on at Southeastern Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Thursday, Sept. 11 will assist students from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union. Come to the second Southeastern students are getting floor. some relief from the high cost of textbooks with implementation of Dress for Success the Textbook Reserve Program. A Dress for The program makes available, at Success/Interviewing no charge, required textbooks for Skills Workshop will be basic courses. held on Sept. 10 in the All students currently enrolled are Student Union eligible to participate. The reserve Auditorium. There is no books will be located in the Henry fee to attend. The pre- G. Bennett Memorial Library. sentation starts at 2:30 Inquiries should be made at the cir- p.m. culation desk. At least one of each of the required textbooks for all general education INDEX courses, all remedial courses and News...... 2 the College Success Course are now Opinion...... 3 available. Organizers say the Editorial Perspectives Textbook Reserve Program will be Editorial Cartoon expanded in the future. Entertainment...... 4 To check out a book, students Comic Reviews must show valid Southeastern iden- Bookstore Corner tification, and books may be Lifestyles...... 5 checked out for room use only. Health Tips Sports...... 6 Textbooks may be checked out for a Sports calendar David Reed/The Southeastern two hour period. Incoming Southeastern students packed Montgomery Auditorium for Freshman Convocation.

Want to place an ad? Call 745-2983. Do you have a story idea or suggestion? E-mail us: [email protected] News Page 2 The Southeastern Thursday, August 21, 2008 Students get tips on campus safety Student pens book utilizing website as creative outlet

By JANE DOE Staff writer Recently Will Mitchell, pen name Willadelphia, a student at SE, published his first work, “Running Away with My Soul and Mind.” The book is a collection of Willadelphia’s short prose and poems from his account on FACEBOOK.COM. In it he details his “night- mares” and suggests new ideas about every- thing, including giving a surprising rendition of Satan. “I’ve been writing for a long time. Writing for me is an outlet,” Willadelphia said when asked how he manages school and writing. His renditions of thought give a surpris- ing mix of prose and poetry. Hailing from Englewood, California, Willadelphia is a junior English major who plans on teaching English some day. “I think people can relate to my thoughts,” he David Reed/The Southeastern stated. Students are encouraged to contact campus police if they become aware of security and safety violations. Going through his book Willadelphia com- mented on how every story is either a nightmare By DAVID REED he had or something he witnessed in everyday Staff Writer life. Important aspects of even if no dispatcher is and have a way to identify stay in lighted areas. But, When asked to distill the meaning of his campus life that students available the officer will their belongings if they are if they feel uncomfortable work, he remarked, “Basically, It’s my perspec- need to be aware of get the call. stolen. they can call the campus tive on what I see: different things that have include the role of the In response to whether Students also need to police for an escort. shaped me, made me think, shaped my morals.” campus police department, or not the campus has a keep the items they carry Another issue that some- Everything in the book is a piece of some- student safety and parking plan for emergencies, such with them on campus in times comes up on campus thing Willadelphia had been through, he stated. regulations. as a gunman on campus, sight at all times. Clouse is that of fire alarms being Willadelphia is quite proud of his work and Jon Clouse, who has Clouse said they do. said that when these type triggered as a prank. If a said he’s not afraid of any criticisms the work held the position of “All of the officers are of items get stolen, it is student is caught doing so might have against it. Director/Chief of the cam- trained in rapid response, because they are “just an he or she can be charged “I never really cared what people thought,” he pus police department for which helps them respond opportunity.” with a felony. “It is a very said. “The book is my opinion.” over five years, explained in emergencies,” Clouse If a student sees a crime very serious crime, and it Then he added, “I’m happy you even thought that the SE police not only said. happening, he or she can is taken that way,” Clouse I was important enough to read.” cover the campus, but also Clouse also discussed call either the campus said. Willadelphia wanted his audience to “be there have joint jurisdiction with the topic of vehicles being police or the local Durant Also, if a fire alarm is as it is happening.” the Durant city police. broken into on campus. He 911 number. pulled as a prank and an He said he is inerested in letting people expe- This enables both forces said that typically, the The director/chief said accident happens while the rience his thoughts as they read. to help each other when vehicles that have been that while the campus fire department is in route, As for the thanks, Willadelphia wanted to say necessary. broken into have mostly police department is in the charges become even thanks to his aunt and to his friend Sam. Clouse said that the been left unlocked. closer proximity, if a stu- more serious. “She gave me a chance,” he said of his aunt, campus police officers The advice that Clouse dent only remembers 911 Students should also be who has played a major influence in his life. have a lot of experience. gave for students was to then they should call that aware of the various park- Willadelphia’s plans for a sequel are vague, At lease one is a former lock their vehicles and number immediately. ing regulations on campus. with him just saying it will be about a year highway patrolman. They keep any valuables inside Clouse also recommend- Drivers should not park before the next title. are just like a regular city- the cars out of sight. ed that students with night by backing into or pulling “Running Away with My Soul and Mind” is police force. He also explained stu- classes should walk through the spaces. Clouse available at BARNESANDNOBLE.COM and He said there is always dents need to keep their together back to their vehi- said “pulling through” is a AMAZON.COM. an officer on duty, and rooms on campus locked cles or residence halls and ticketable offense.

The Southeastern Band director HOW TO REACH US: [email protected] Dean Mangrum retires from SE ■ News desk: 745-2944 ■ Web site address: retires from SE ■ Fax: 745-7475 www.se.edu/thesoutheastern ■ E-mail address: Southeastern’s Director The Staff of Bands David Christy retired prior to the start of Managing editor Faculty adviser DAVID REED RAY GASKIN the fall semester. Associate editor Staff writer Joining the university to QUIENCY BRANNAN RANDY BRUCE oversee the band program Staff writer Staff writer this year is Mike Raleigh, STACI POWELL ISLAM ABDUL-MONEIM who will also be an Staff writer Staff writer instructor. BRANDI BUNCH KEVIN ASHLEY “This was an opportuni- Staff artist Staff artist ty I could not pass up,” BRENT SIDES DAHLIA KILLIAN Raleigh said. Staff photographer Circulation director He has more than 30 HEATHER POWELL DAVID C. REED Staff writer Web designer TARON HOGAN DR. ANN HAYCOCK

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Publication policy Courtest Photo/Southeastern Staff ■ The Southeastern student newspaper is published as a teaching tool for students in the Department of Dr. C.W. Mangrum (center), opens a gift presented by Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Communication and Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State Wayne Jones and Arts & Sciences Interim Dean Dr. Lucretia Scoufos. University. Advertising rates and deadlines are available upon After nearly 40 years of were already attending Southeastern faculty in 1970. request. Call 745-2944. ■ Opinions expressed in The Southeastern do not necessarily service at Southeastern, school here. “Forty years in one place represent those of the student body, faculty, staff or adminis- Dean of the School of Arts Mangrum graduated in is a long time,” Mangrum tration of SE, nor do they reflect the policies or beliefs of the and Sciences Dr. C.W. 1966 with a Bachelor’s of told The Durant Democrat. university, the Student Government Association, the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges or other regional universities. Raleigh Mangrum has retired. Science degree in speech Mangrum coached debate The Southeastern is a student publication with an indepen- Mangrum was raised in education. and served as chair of the dent voice, not an official medium or expression of the Board years of experience as a Healdton and came to He obtained a Master’s of Communication/Theatre of Regents or regional universities. All sides of all issues are band director. From 1979 Southeastern as a freshman Science degree from UCO Department. welcome. until 2004 Raleigh was the ■ Letters to the editor for the Opinion Page must be signed. in 1961. and a Ph.D from the Mangrum said We reserve the right to decline publishing any letter to the edi- high school band director He said he chose Durant University of North Texas. Southeastern has “top notch tor, and all letters may be edited for content, space limitations in Denison, Texas. and libel law compliance. Please hold letters to 300 words. because he had friends who Mangrum joined the students and faculty.” Opinion Thursday, August 21, 2008 Page 3 The Southeastern EDITORIAL First, welcome to the new students attending Southeastern, and also wel- come back to returning students. Second, being nearly a century old, the university has quite a history. But, students today can and are still adding to that history in many differ- ent ways. While classes can be difficult, students should put forth their best efforts to make good grades. But, they should not do this because they have to, but should do it to prove to themselves they can accomplish something great. Also, school is not just about learning information from a book, but also meeting new people and learning new ideas from them. There will be times when people do not agree, but learning to get along, even when not in agreement, is important. A person’s mark on their world is very important whether it is at college, at work or in their relationships with other people. What a person says and does is what makes them who they are. So, while students should have fun while they are in college, they should remember to do their best and leave behind the best history they can. This editorial is written by David Reed and reflects The Southeastern staff’s collective opinion.

Paris weighs in on presidential election Pers on on the street by Islam Abdul-Moneim By Brandi Bunch Then the unthinkable ing her in his campaign dency, and McCain Staff writer happened: Paris Hilton means that she too is wants offshore drilling. As college students Each week, SOSU students, faculty or staff will herself entered the running for president. Well, why don’t we do weigh in on an issue concerning SOSU or the we have not only the fray. In the approxi- Hilton quickly laid a hybrid of both candi- Durant community. This week’s question is: right, but the responsi- mately two minute out her plan for solving dates’ ideas? We can What are you looking forward to while attending bility to vote for our spoof that was posted the energy crisis. do limited offshore college? nation’s next president. on funnyordie.com, “Barack wants to focus drilling with strict But how are we sup- Hilton decides that on new technologies to environmental over- Lauren Dowson freshman, undecided posed to pick a candi- John McCain mention- cut foreign oil depen- sight, while creating date when all they do tax incentives to get “I will be looking forward to meeting is try to discredit each Detroit making hybrid different kinds of people, going to col- other? and electric cars.” lege parties and making lifelong mem- ories.” By now, most of us Hearing a good idea are familiar with John come from Paris Hilton Megan Murphee McCain’s ad that ques- pointed out just how freshman, music education tions Barack Obama’s ridiculous this cam- “Having fun, new experiences and meeting leadership ability and paign is getting. new people. However, I expect a lot of compares him to irre- Perhaps the candi- stress, frustration and homework.” sponsible celebrities dates will grow up at such as Britney Spears Trey Palinskee some point and spend freshman, sociology and Paris Hilton. their time explaining Obama’s response how they plan to better “College social life, the parties and meet- was something along ing new people. I hope to further my edu- our country instead of cation and I’m also looking forward to the lines of, “Is that trying to make each rushing a fraternity.” really the best you can other look bad. do?” He then launched Until then, I’m going Ashley Duncan his own ad referring to to hope that Paris freshman, psychology McCain’s original ad Hilton is on the ballot. as “baloney” and com- “Football games, playing in the univer- If nothing else, the sity band during the games and hope- paring his policies to whole country will fully getting used to the whole ‘college those of George W. dress better. life’ experience.” Bush. Courtesy Photo/Rotten Tomatoes Perspectives fr om dif fer ent points of view

The columnists provide readers with their own insight regarding an issue relevant to current events each week. This week’s topic is: Will college students be a deciding factor in the upcoming presidential election?

by Keith Watkins by Kat Harvey by QT Ray

Has an y- Ver mont, suppor t came I am not a for- school than on who their coun- In the and charisma. one been f ol- from younger people due tune teller. I try’s leader will be. upcom- What do college stu- lo wing the in par t to his massiv e can’t see premo- Unless, of course, you are a ing elec- dents like? John online fundr aising. The a ge nitions, nor am political science major. Then it tion, we I would almost com- Edw ards of the major ity of his sup - I able to predict is probably part of your cur- have two pare McCain to Meryl affair? por ters was e vident in in any sort of riculum and may be a topic in very Streep and Obama to Watkins I usually their nic kname giv en to Harvey manner what your classroom discussions. Ray interest- someone like Jessica try to stay them by critics: Deany will happen in It is my hope that all students ing can- Alba. That is all there is aw ay fr om this type of Boppers. the future. and members of the didates in Obama and to it. ne ws stor y.I don’ t w ant W ith the inter net no w I can, however, give an edu- Southeastern university family McCain. Who do you think col- m y per sonal business put becoming a staple f or cated guess on whether or not who read this newspaper will at If anyone has done lege students are going out on the airw aves,so I campaigns, younger peo- the college population will be least look at the presidential any research on either of to be more attracted to? reall y don’ t w ant to hear ple who ar e mor e “inter - the deciding factor. elections a little closer. these two men they will Common sense. about an yone else’ s. net-sa vvy ,”if y ou will, are I know it will be a factor, but I encourage everyone to vote. find that both of them If you look at the back But the par t of the stor y the ones who ar e becom- it will not be the only deciding If you choose not to vote, you have an amazing back- of 80% of the cars here that caught m y attention ing mor e and more factor. are still helping to determine ground and both would on campus, you will see w as what Ed w ar ds had involved. Candidates who I believe a majority of college which candidate is going to be do great things for Obama stickers. It's Rielle Hunter,his mistr ess, sh y aw ay fr om things lik e V students will not actually vote our next president. V America. pretty astonishing how doing f or his campaign. H e w ebisodes or b logs will be S in this year’s election. Maybe some of the thoughts S Honestly, I could care influential a little charis- paid her mone y to mak e hard pressed to become In fact, there are a majority expressed in this colum can less who wins, neither of ma has over people. It is small mini-documentar ies their par ty’s nominee. of people in our area of the help influence students in their them are my candidate actually not even sur- about lif e on the 2006 and While a lar ge major ity of country who are not even regis- thoughts about the upcoming of choice and I actually prising that college stu- 2008 campaign tr ail, How ar d Dean’s money tered to vote. election. believe that either of dents are going to be a which wer e then put on came fr om individual sup - According to presidential Maybe I will be wrong now them are a wasted vote big part this year. the campaign’s w ebsite. por ter s and Ed w ards’ election polls conducted by and the college population in my favor. Obama and Clinton After these videos came w ebisodes were proliferat- CNN, Barack Obama is leading becomes the segment of our Anyway, back to the both made a big effort to out online, the Ed w ards ed all o ver the inter net,a John McCain by roughly three society that sends the next pres- main candidates, Obama appeal to all of the col- campaign receiv ed a boon fair question to ask is, to eight percent. ident into office. and McCain. I think that leges across the nation. of suppor t from younger Where ar e these men Even if the remaining per- I hope that Americans will the voting is going to be The Republicans people, used to looking up now? centage of the “undecided” realize the importance of the a lot closer than what focused highly on the and watc hing these kinds The answ er is easy: group were to vote for McCain, Presidential election. people expect, but I elderly and the upper of videos on places lik e watc hing Bar ak Obama he would only win by a little bit. Hopefully, the electoral col- know that when it comes middle class. This was YouTube and MySpace. accept the nomination at My guess is that one of the lege will listen to the people to the college front, due to the fact that they Dur ing the 2004 pr esi- the end of the month. reasons college students may and vote for the candidate who Obama has it with ease. have the higher voter dential campaign, m uc h of Where wer e their suppor t- not be voting is because some the American people want to Where McCain has turnout in most cases. How ar d Dean’s, the er s dur ing their r espectiv e college students are more lead our nation. wisdom and experience; Democratic gover nor fr o m pr imar y campaigns? focused on their majors at Obama has intelligence

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and Vii of the Civil Right Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disabilit, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or proce- dures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment,financial aid and education services. Entertainment Page 4 The Southeastern Thursday, August 21, 2008 Big name bands rocked summer scene

By Stacie Powell Ozzfest was not some- Serj Tankian from System wish you were here.” The Staff writer thing people sat out this of a Down barely heard a tribute included Pantera If you didn’t rock away year because of gas prices. reaction when he ended his songs by enlisting artists from home this summer, About 30,000 folks solo act. I suppose chanting such as Kerry King of here’s what you missed. showed up August 9 at the “Praise the Lord, pass the Slayer and Lars Ulrich of KATT-Fest was August 2 Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, ammunition” didn’t impress Metallica. at the Zoo Amphitheatre in Texas. the Texas crowd. Ozzy Osbourne hit all the Oklahoma City. I only Jonathan Davis of Korn high notes during “No More caught wind of the three brought his throne along for Tears” and “Paranoid.” headlining bands. his solo act. I give him a Zakk Wylde made jaws Coheed & Cambria drew “C” for effort. drop with his guitar solo a crowd. I know this Hell Yeah received an featuring the national because I walked through intense reaction from the anthem brewed in classic several times for refresh- crowd, and deserved it dur- blues. I don’t know who ments. Shinedown delivered ing their single “You was more out of control, the the new single “Devour” Wouldn’t Know”. moshing crowd or Ozzy and previous hits beautifully A highlight was an all-star throwing buckets of water as the crowd sang along. tribute to the late guitarist on them saying “You aren’t Stone Temple Pilots Dimebag Darrell of Pantera, crazy enough!” Ozzy Osborne sounded like they haven’t and Damageplan. He’s the There’s nothing artificial skipped a beat since 1995, With 22 bands on three guy who ran off with about Metallica’s vitality. the band that is. different stages and poor set Satan’s harp only to make it They opened with Scott Weiland’s vocals time awareness, I unfortu- sound downright angelic. “Blackened” and closed were not up to par during nately missed Shadows Fall, Jerry Cantrell and Mike with “Seek and Destroy”. the classic “Plush,” but I Sevendust and DevilDriver. Inez of Alice in Chains col- Their new track “Cyanide” forgave him during “Wicked Drowning Pool impressed, laborated with Scott Ian of stirred up. feelings in fans Garden”. as did Kingdom of Sorrow. Anthrax for Pink Floyd’s “I once again.

COURTESY PHOTO/MSN MOVIES Dark Knight delivers with top performances in summer blockbuster

By Quiency Brannan Staff writer “Who’s afraid of the big black bat?” That question rever- berated from Jim Carrey’s performance as the Riddler in 1995’s “Batman Forever” and has made a great prescience for the summer 2008 movie roster. With the “Dark Knight” speeding on as the mega hit of the year, we are finding other movies dreading the bat, to say the least. Starring Christian Bale as the dark knight, this movie is action-packed. Giving us the memorable and psychotically fascinating performance of the late Heath Ledger as the Joker, the “Dark Knight” delivers the classic Batman many will remember from childhood comics. Picking up from 2005’s “Batman Begins,” this time we find that Batman and newly elected district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart, “Thank You for Smoking”) have begun a vicious campaign to rid the streets of Gotham city of thugs and mobsters. Unfortunately, Batman’s per- formance has made other theatrically inclined rouges appear. Namely the Joker. Chris Nolan (director, “Batman Begins”), weaves a tale of intrigue and satisfying disarray as the Joker (Ledger) takes to robbing and killing in a spree that is most definite- ly anarchy. Add in the fact that the mob and various other Bookstore Corner dissidents seek their own agendas, and there becomes this incredible mosaic. This is one of Ledger’s final performances, a fact that From the Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore has tailed this film since his death in January. However, it is obvious that his heart and soul were put forth in portray- National Campus Bestsellers ing the Joker. Oscar buzz has flared up since the movie opened on July 18, and it is well deserved. Especially for HARDCOVER Ledger’s dastardly depiction which sends chills through the sane mind as it resonates Malcolm McDowell in Stanley Fiction Non-Fiction Kubrick’s “Clockwork Orange.” Throughout the film there are uncanny performances 1. Breaking Dawn--Stephenie Meyer from every actor, except Maggie Gyllenhaal, who fails to 2. Chasing Harry Winston-Lauren 1. Last Lecture--Randy Pausch Weisberger 2. Obama Nation--Jerome Corsi effectively portray her character which Katie Holmes 3. Story of Edgar Sawtelle--David 3. Goodnight Bush--Eric Origen played in the first film. Morgan freeman, Michael Cain and Wroblewski 4. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar 4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames--David Sedaris Gary Oldman are excellent in their supporting roles. And Wao--Junot Diaz 5. Are You There Vodka? It s Me Chelsea--Chelsea Eckhart gives us a wonderful rendition of Harvey Dent, 5. Love the One You re With--Emily Giffin Handler a.k.a. Two-Face. And pulling it all together, Bale is an 6. Host--Stephenie Meyer 6. Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an excellent Batman who brings the bravado needed for such 7. Moscow Rules--Daniel Silva Age of Extremism--Ron Suskind 8. Robert Ludlum s Bourne Sanction- a role. -Robert Ludlum 7. Secret--Rhonda Byrne Nolan takes this film in a darker direction than any other 9. The Guernsey Literary and Potato 8. Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Peel Pie Society--Ann Barrows Batman before it. Using dynamic dialog and powerful 10. Unaccustomed Earth--Jhumpa Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals--Jane stunts, the entire film is threaded into a tour de force of Mayer Lahiri comic book mythology. Taking ques from Frank Miller’s 9. Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Dark Knight run on the well-aged comic franchise, this Business School--Philip Broughton movie drools with gadgets and hardcore situations which 10. Post-American World--Fareed Zakaria bring the very idea of comic book movies to a whole new level. PAPERBACK For innovation and a lack of any George Clooney caped crusader the “Dark Knight” receives a five out of five star Fiction Non-Fiction rating. Can’t wait for the third movie.

1. Shack--William Young 1. Three Cups of tea--Greg Mortenson 2. Barefoot--Elin Hilderbrand 2. Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier-- Ishmael Beah Symphonic choir begins rehearsals 3. Run--Ann Patchett 3. Eat, Pray, Love--Elizabeth Gilbert 4. Playing for Pizza--John Grisham 4. Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar--Thomas The SE Symphonic The choir will prepare for 5. Road--Cormac McCarthy Cathcart Choir, under the direction Southeastern’s 87th annual 6. Gathering--Anne Enright 5. Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions--Christian Lander of Dr. Stacy Weger, begins Candlelighting program 7. Yiddish Policemen s Union-- 6. Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the its fall rehearsal schedule which will be held Michael Chabon American Dream--Barack Obama and season Monday, December 1. 7. Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and 8. Water for Elephants--Sara Gruen August 25. Dr. Walter Britt, former 9. In the Woods--Tana French Inheritance--Barack Obama 8. Better--Atul Gawande Rehearsals will be in the Director of Choral 10. Nineteen Minutes--Jodi Picoult 9. New Earth: Awakening to Your Life s Purpose-- Choral Rehearsal Hall in Activities at Southeastern Eckhart Tolle will also conduct as part of 10. Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking-- the Fine Arts Building. Malcolm Gladwell The choir is open to the school’s Centennial cel- singers throughout the ebration. Texoma area as well as Dr. Mary Ann Craige will Southeastern students, fac- serve as organist for the ulty and staff. event. Lifestyles Thursday, August 21, 2008 Page 5 The Southeastern Healthy Tips for better Living: Frequently asked questions about alcohol Provided by Southeastern s Student Health Services and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism It is important to understand of an alcohol problem. A person after. drinking? Does alcohol affect women ate drinkers are less likely to die that these answers are not meant can abuse alcohol without actu- How can you tell if someone For most adults, moderate differently? from one form of heart disease to provide specific medical ally being an alcoholic. Some of has a problem? alcohol use--up to two drinks Yes, alcohol affects women dif- than are people who do not advice. Please consult your the problems linked to alcohol Answering the following four per day for men and one drink ferently than men. Women drink any alcohol or who drink physician or other health care abuse include not being able to questions can help you find out per day for women and older become more impaired than more. provider if you or a loved one meet work, school, or family if you or a loved one has a people--causes few if any prob- men do after drinking the same If you are a nondrinker, you has an alcohol problem. responsibilities; drunk-driving drinking problem: lems. (One drink equals one 12- amount of alcohol, even when should not start drinking solely What is alcoholism? arrests, car crashes, and drink- Have you ever felt you should ounce bottle of beer or wine differences in body weight are to benefit your heart. You can Alcoholism, also known as ing-related medical conditions. cut down on your drinking? cooler, one 5-ounce glass of taken into account. This is guard against heart disease by alcohol dependence, is a disease Are specific groups of peo- Have people annoyed you by wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof because women's bodies have exercising and eating low-fat that includes the following four ple more likely to have prob- criticizing your drinking? distilled spirits.) less water than men's bodies. foods. symptoms: lems? Have you ever felt bad or Certain people should not Because alcohol mixes with Heavy drinking can actually Craving--A strong need, or Alcohol abuse and alcoholism guilty about your drinking? drink at all, however. body water, a given amount of increase the risk of heart failure, urge, to drink. cut across gender, race, and Have you ever had a drink This includes women who are alcohol becomes more highly stroke, and high blood pressure, Loss of control--Not being nationality. In the United States, first thing in the morning to pregnant or trying to become concentrated in a woman's body. as well as cause many other able to stop drinking once drink- 17.6 million people--about l in steady your nerves or to get rid pregnant In other words, it would be like medical problems, such as liver ing has begun. every 12 adults--abuse alcohol of a hangover? It includes people who plan to dropping the same amount of cirrhosis. Physical dependence-- or are alcohol dependent. One "yes" answer suggests a drive or engage in other activi- alcohol into a much smaller pail How can a person get help Withdrawal symptoms, such as Alcohol problems are highest possible alcohol problem. More ties that require alertness and of water. for an alcohol problem? nausea, sweating, shakiness and among young adults ages 18-29. than one "yes" answer means it skill In addition, alcohol depen- The National Drug and Alcohol anxiety after stopping drinking. People who start drinking at an is highly likely that a problem Also included- people taking dence and related medical prob- Treatment Referral Routing Tolerance--The need to drink early age--for example, at age exists. 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Studies have shown that moder- Counseling Center at 745-2988. feels for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water. Alcoholism is chronic, meaning that it lasts a person's lifetime. Is alcoholism inherited? Research shows that the risk for developing alcoholism runs in families. The genes a person inherits partially explain this pattern, but lifestyle is also a factor. Remember: Risk is not destiny. Just because alcoholism tends to run in families doesn't mean that a child of an alcoholic parent will automatically become an alcoholic too. Some people develop alcoholism even though no one in their family has a drinking problem. And not all children of alcoholic families become alcoholics. Knowing you are at risk is important, because then you can take steps to protect yourself from devel- oping problems with alcohol. Can alcoholism be cured? No, alcoholism cannot be cured at this time. 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Mementos sought for SE centennial

Southeastern will be cele- brating its centennial in 2009 with a number of special events. The Southeastern Centennial Steering Committee is currently col- lecting artifacts and memora- bilia to display during the Centennial Year celebration. Examples include early letter jackets, postcards, beanies, athletic uniforms, band uni- forms, early yearbooks, class rings and pins. The committee would also like copies of early diplomas, certificates, scrapbooks, event programs, books writ- ten by alumni or faculty, early medals or trophies, and cheerleading megaphones and uniforms. Anyone who has items for loan to the University for dis- play is asked to contact Sharon Morrison at 580-745- 3172. In addition, the University will publish a centennial his- tory book next year. Anyone with historic photos for pos- sible inclusion in the book is asked to contact Alan Burton at 580-745-2731. Sports Page 6 The Southeastern Thursday, August 21, 2008

Sports calendar Trainers rate ■ To have your team’s Football team opens at Tarleton schedule listed, call top ranking 745-2983, or e- It won’t take long for the “We’re going to take it Southeastern faces uncer- on the team. Earlier this in conference mail:campuspages@ Southeastern football team one game at a time,” tainty at the quarterback month Pitrucha received a gmail.com. to find out how it measures Richards said. “It’s a tough position. probated sentence for mis- Southeastern’s athletic Football up to some of the better conference and you have to Kolby Williams, the demeanor possession of training staff has been teams in the Lone Star come to play every week.” starter last season until he marijuana, stemming from selected co-Lone Star Aug. 28 @ Tarleton Conference. The season Richards is right about was injured, has finished an incident in Durant in Conference North State, 7 p.m. opener should do it. that. While Southeastern school. Brandon Noohi, April. Division Athletic All is not lost for the Training Staff of the Storm. Freshman Durant Year as announced by Sept. 6 @ Midwestern All-State quarterback Bo the conference office. State, 7 p.m. White was granted a The Savage Storm ath- release from the University letic training staff is led Sept. 13 vs Eastern of Oklahoma this month by head athletic trainer New Mexico, 6 p.m. and immediately joined the Scott Willman and assis- Southeastern team, where tant athletic trainer he is expected to play a James Dudley. Sept. 20 vs Abilene major role. Willman is in his ninth Christian, 6 p.m. “Bo is an outstanding ath- year at Southeastern lete,” said Richards. “We while Dudley is in his Sept. 27 @ are looking at him to be in fourth. The duo also Northwestern (La.) 6 the mix at the quarterback won the LSC Athletic position.” p.m. Training Staff of the In spite of winning only Year award for 2005- four games in 2007 2006. Oct. 4 vs Southeastern tied for the “We are honored to Southwestern, 6 p.m. Dan Hoke/The Southeastern LSC North title, its fourth win this award,” straight. Quarterback Justin Pitrucha, redshirted last season, was slated to play a key role Willman said. “My staff The Savage Storm is Oct. 11 @ UCO, 6 in 2008 but is no longer on the team. The Storm is inexperienced at quarterback. works extremely hard picked to finish second in p.m. for the University and The Savage Storm faces was finishing 4-6 a year who replaced Williams and the division this season our student-athletes. I’m offensive power Tarleton ago, Tarleton rolled to a 9-2 quarterbacked Southeastern behind A&M-Commerce. proud to see their long Oct. 18 @ Angelo State in the opening game record, including eight to a season-ending win Abilene Christian, highly hours and hard work rec- State, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 28, in straight wins. The Texans over rival East Central, has regarded nationally, will ognized by our peers.” Stephenville, Texas. The are led by quarterback transferred to UCO. visit Durant to face the Southeastern’s full- Oct. 25 vs game kicks off at 7 p.m. Scott Grantham, a 60 per- Quarterback Justin Storm Sept. 20. The first time staff was assisted cent passer who threw for Pitrucha, who redshirted home game will be against Northeastern, 2:30 SE Head Coach Ray by two graduate assis- Richards knows what his 2,882 yards and 24 touch- last year after a standout Eastern New Mexico on tants and three student p.m. (Homecoming) team is up against. downs in 2007. season in 2006, is no longer September 13. trainers during the 2007- 2008 academic year. Nov. 1 @ A&M- Cody Legg and Stacey Commerce, 2 p.m. Lone Star Conference ranks Arkaifie served as the program’s graduate Nov. 8 vs East Central, high in division II football assistant, while Geoff Newman, Aaron 2 p.m. The Southeastern Savage in at number 8 nation- Wakefield and Preston Allen served as student Volleyball Storm enters the 2008 ally. football season as one of West Texas A&M came assistants. August schedule: five Lone Star Conference in number 10 in the poll, “Southeastern offers teams that are ranked or while A&M-Commerce students incredible Aug. 29-30 @ Texas receiving votes in the was voted number 18. opportunities to get involved and grow in a A&M-Commerce tour- American Football Other pre-season picks professional setting," namet. Coaches Association included conference vot- Division II Coaches Poll. ing for players of the year. Willman said. "We are SOFTBALL The Savage Storm Pollsters selected East very thankful for the received a total of 29 Central’s Marcus Johnson work of our graduate and student assistants, Aug. 30 SE Fall points in the voting, which as the player to watch we could not have the Tournament (Durant is the equivalent of a num- offensively. success we’ve enjoyed Multi-Sports ber 33 national ranking. The league voters picked Crystal Trussell gets instruction from Skip Freeman without them.” Complex), 10 a.m. Joining SE in receiving Broderick Mondy of votes are Lone Star Northeastern State as the Southeastern shares the distinction with Sept. 6 @ Eastern SE volleyball gets under way Conference rivals Tarleton pre-season Defensive Northeastern. Fall Tournament. State (Texas) and Player of the Year. The Savage Storm volleyball team heads into Midwestern State (Texas). The poll and the presea- The LSC Athletic action August 29 at the Texas A&M-Commerce Training Staff of the Sept. 13, 20, 27 SE Tarleton collected 49 son honors are selected by tournament. Year awards are present- Fall Tournament points, while MSU had the coaches, sports infor- Joining Southeastern at the Commerce tournament ed annually to the top games at the Durant nine. mation directors and are host A&M-Commerce, Paul Quinn and institution in both the Multi-Sports Complex. Abilene Christian members of the media University of Southern Arkansas. University (Texas) gar- who cover NCAA North and South Southeastern plays additional road matches in nered the highest ranking Division II teams. Divisions. September at Dallas Baptist University, Texas in the conference coming Cross Woman’s University, Southern Nazarene and Country Central Missouri before playing its first home match against Dallas Baptist on September 16. Sept. 15-16 @ UCO Storm coach Skip Freeman returns eight players from last year’s squad. Freeman has added eight Sept. 13 @ ECU new players, including five freshmen. “I think we will have a chance to surpise some Sept. 20 @MSSU people this year,” Freeman said. “We feel like we are heading in the right direction at Southeastern.” Sept. 27 @ OBU Among the veterans are three seniors, Ashleigh Laukhuf, Krista Stamp and Lindsday Ellisor. Oct 4 @ OSU Southeastern struggled to a 7-20 record last sea- son, but with several veterans returning the Storm’s Oct. 25 @ LSC outlook is brighter entering this season. Championship In the LSC pre-season poll Southeastern is picked to finish 11th.