Non-profit organization U.S. POSTAGE ee PAID hh Durant, Okla. outheasternoutheastern Permit No. 117 FREE - additional copies TT S www.sosu.edu/thesoutheastern 25 cents each Thursday, August 21, 2008 S The independent voice of Southeastern Oklahoma State University since 1912 Volume 89 No. 1 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 Universitys 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 Universitys 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.