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December 3,2004 Campus news, campus views from Southeastern Oklahoma Volume SOSU professor named 'effective educator 5
y. By AUSTIN LEWTER who believe the educator influ marketing at Miami University, Entertainment editor enced them in a positive man said in a personal letter he wrote ner. to Mawer last month. For the second time in two "I.It'- s a rather prestigious award Adrian Theodore Allison, a years, Dr. William T. "Will" because it is not awarded by 2000 Miami graduate, nominat Mawer, assistant professor of teaching peers," Mawer said. "It ed Mawer for the award. accounting and business at comes from a student who said Allison, who has since earned SOSU, has been awarded the that you did something for a law degree, said, "Dr. Mawer Miami University Alumni them." had an enormous impact on me Association Effective Educator Mawer was one of 23 nomi for a host of reasons. The most •yy«y Award from Miami University nees named by the 2000 gradu significant of these was prepar
Courtesy photo 0 of Ohio. ating class of Miami University, ing me for law school." I. n Got a news tip? Call the news desk, 745-2944 Want to place an ad? Call the main number, 745-2983 E-mail us: [email protected] \ • News/ features Page 2 Friday, December 3, 2004 -- Do you have an item for Campus skunks a concern to some students The Southeastern's Campus calendar? Include By MATT MOYER authorities," said Ben Vorheese, The chemical compound in a The skunks on campus are grey horned owls, but they are dates and contact phone Contributing writer a sophomore. skunk's spray, butylmercaptan, striped and are a member of the often victim to motor vehicles. numbers. Fax them at least A primary concern among can be irritating to the eyes and weasel family. If you see a skunk, the best 'There are skunks every a week in advance to 745- many students is that they may may even cause temporary They are mostly nocturnal solution is to leave it alone and 7475, or e-mail us at: where," said Jeremy Taylor, a be sprayed by the skunks and blindness in some cases. and only intrude to scavenge calmly walk away. Do not [email protected] sophomore. "Every time I'm covered with a foul, long-last According to experts, if for food. make any sudden movements out at night, I see one of them ing smell. sprayed by a skunk, one should In unpopulated areas, they around them, especially while Women in Aviation scrounging around." However, according to immediately wash himself in have a range of 30 to 40 acres. in confined areas. Women in Aviation are There seems to be a skunk www.projectwildlife.com., tomato juice or vinegar, and However, at SOSU, they are Like most territorial animals, collecting used books in problem at Southeastern, but skunks are territorial, so relo bins at numerous locations skunks will only spray if they dispose of any clothing that confined to the towers and the does this new problem on cam across campus through the feel threatened or do not have a may have been tainted. woods north of the campus. cating them will leave a void end of the day today, as a pus signal a bad trend? means of retreat. The smell usually lasts for a Over 70 percent of a skunk's that will likely be filled by fundraiser for the organiza "I think the skunks are a nui Skunks do, however, have a week or more, depending on diet consists of insects consid other animals, creating a new tion. For more information, sance to the school, and should 15-foot range spraying distance the situation, according to pro- ered harmful to humans, and problem for students at contact Lindy Jackson at be taken care of by the proper that is relatively accurate. jectwildlife.com. their only natural enemies are Southeastern. 916-0264. Junior recital at SOSU Former Major League Baseball The Department of Music New club at SOSU will present , ^ Kimberly Shelton, player remembers life at SOSU soprano, in a jun grows in popularity ior recital, with By JASON MAY In what would be his final Although the rules are cryp- ' Petronal Malan, By MATT MOYER Contributing writer Jeff Frye season, Frye hit a single, dou on piano, at 7:30 Contributing writer tic, the game is well-natured ble, triple and home run in the p.m. Monday, Jeff Frye played eight sea and easily played. Graduated from SOSU in same game, a feat that fewer Dec. 6, in the Fine A new sports and leisure "At first it was confusing to sons of Major League Baseball 1988 with a bachelor's in than 1 percent of professional Arts Recital Hall. For more organization, the Mao Club, learn how to play, but after a after graduating from SOSU in recreation. baseball players have accom information, contact the was recently established on while it became more and more 1988 with a bachelor's degree Department of Music at plished. campus. fun," said Greg Lee, a sopho in recreation. • Drafted in the 30th round 745-2088. Frye said he notices that The Mao Club, named after more broadcasting major and "I was called by Coach Mike the same year by the Texas Major League Baseball is the premier card game "Mao," Mao Club technical adviser and Metheny in 1988 to tell me I Rangers. Department of Music going through drastic changes. also features other card games public relations director. was drafted in the 30th round The • Holds the school record that members play at meetings "People play now for all the SOSU There are about 20 members by Texas," recalls Frye, one of for highest batting average Department twice a week, in the lobby of in the club, but that number is seven Southeastern alumni to wrong reasons, not for the love in a season, with a mark of of the game." of Music the Student Union. growing with each meeting due play in Major League Baseball. .455 in 1988. will present The club meets on Sundays to a high level of enjoyment Frye, 38, said he chose to One thing is for sure. Frye's a clarinet and Thursdays at 10:30 p.m., with the game and the positive attend SOSU because of the • Named the Texas love of the game has never performance and members stay as long as atmosphere provided by the baseball program. Rangers' "Rookie of the come into question, as he is by senior Hollie Walters at they please. club's members. Frye still holds the school Year" in 1992. still actively involved with 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, Mao is a game that must be baseball as part-owner of in the Fine Arts Recital "It gives me something to do record for highest batting aver • Retired from the pros in Franklin-Frye and Associates, Hall. For more information, learned and features Fight on nights that are usually slow age in a season with his 1988 Club-esque rules such as: around campus," sophomore mark of .455. 2001 with a .290 lifetime bat an agency based in Tacoma, contact the Department of ting average. Music at 745-2088. • The first rule of Mao Club, Frank Skilles said. When the Texas Rangers Wash., for amateur and profes you cannot talk about the rules Membership is open to called Frye up from the minor sional baseball players. Winter Ball at SOSU of Mao Club. everyone and everyone is invit leagues in 1992, he was quick When asked about his fond Frye said the most important The Student Government • The second rule of Mao ed to join. ly named the team's "Rookie of est memory as a professional thing about his life is to never Association will sponsor the Club is that the rules must be Mao Club is also affiliated the Year," and went on to play baseball player, Frye had no give up. t Winter Ball, learned strictly on a trial-and- with the "Bleacher Creatures," with four different ball clubs trouble remembering, "hitting "Don't listen when people with Winter error basis as you play the for the cycle against Texas in Nights as the and both groups are always during his career. say you're not good enough, theme, from game. looking for new members. He retired after the 2001 sea 2001," referring to the Aug. 17 because hard work and dedica son with a .290 lifetime batting game as a member of the 8-11 p.m. v tion can help you achieve your Tuesday, N average. Toronto Blue Jays. dreams," Frye said. Dec. 7, in the -~rrrr' DISPLAY - from page 1 Massey Building. For more MAYOR ~ from page 1 information, contact the the students. "It provides a forum for exhi Student Government "I think this is a great oppor bition of the students that are a special judge for the 14th In 1995, Gov. Frank Keating The class meets at 5:30 p.m. Association at 745-2366. tunity to show their academic 4 encompassed by the Judicial District of the state of appointed him as the district each Monday in Room 100 of achievements' to other stu Communication and Theatre Oklahoma. . attorney: in Tulsa:County. the Russell Building. h \ Musical Arts Series dents," McCraw said. . The Musical Arts Series Department students," May Throughout the event said. will present Ballet McCraw walked around look Folklorico McCraw added, "Students ing at students' displays. Mexico at 7:30 • don't have the opportunity to p.m. Thursday, Senior Megan Turner set up a show their achievements in the Dec. 9, in display at the event for her * classroom, and this is a more the research in communication relaxed setting for them to do Montgomery class. that." Auditorium. She said she thought it was Contact the Department of great to see the dean of students Dr. Lucretia Scoufos, chair of Music at 745-2088 for at the event. the Communication and Theatre more. "I think it is great, her coming Department, organized the event. Theatre production and showing support for the stu "It's successful because the Theatre at Southeastern dents," Turner said. will present "Lone Star, Junior Jason May's display students are getting to show Laundry and Bourbon," by was for his communication crit their work off. All the faces here James /C*\ J| icism class. are smiling," Scoufos said. McClure, ^ ^ ^ at 6:30 p.m. MAWER ~ from page 1 starting Thursday, Dec. 9, and run During his tenure at Miami, he He is also the editor of The ning through Saturday, developed several courses along Southern Law Journal, which is Dec. 11, in the Visual and with a love for teaching. based at SOSU and is created by Performing Arts Center. For "Because of his background in Mawer along with three student more information, contact trial law, he is able to bring his workers. Theatre at Southeastern at own case history to the class The journal serves the region 745-2794. room," said Dr. Robert Vogel, of Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas Battle of the Bands professor of communication at and Oklahoma. KSSU will host a "Battle Miami University. "I have published several writ of the Bands" Tuesday, "I'd done more as a lawyer, in ings about employment since my 30 years, than most huge Dec. 11, in Montgomery I've been here," said Mawer, Auditorium. For more infor law firms could ever think who also received the Faculty s you get behind the wheel, why not put the "pedal to the metal" and let your dreams take mation, contact KSSU at about doing," Mawer said. "Yet, Senate Recognition Award for off? American Honda's National Trainee Program will take you on a 13-month trip around 745-2906. teaching has given me more of a the 2003-04 academic year. contentment than I ever thought the company and give you tools for a career in the automotive industry. Your training will be Christmas Break near possible." He received his bachelor's based in Torrance, California, with extended assignments at other Honda locations throughout Christmas Break at Vogel added, "He is just a very degree from the University of the country. Southeastern ^^^^^%i- y student-oriented professor. He Toledo, and later his juris doc will begin after torate from Ohio Northern the last is a self-directive educator, in Upon completing the Program, get ready for an exciting and rewarding University and has passed the final that his students take control of career in one of the following areas: exam their learning." bar certification in Texas, Friday, Dec. 17. Interim Mawer teaches business law, Oklahoma and Ohio. Customer Relations • Parts Service Sales Consulting classes for the spring 2005 commercial law, cyber law and Mawer and his wife reside in semester will begin international law at Denison, Texas, and have five Monday, Jan. 3, while regu Southeastern. daughters. A Bachelor's degree and three years of prior work experience are strongly preferred. We're lar classes will begin looking for creative thinkers, self-starters, and team players with superior multi-tasking Thursday, Jan. 13. abilities. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are essential, along George Nigh to speak with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You must also be able to relocate and George Nigh, former gov travel extensively. Automotive familiarity and customer service experience is a big plus. ernor of Oklahoma, will speak at commencement, Lock your radio to 91.9-KSSU for a variety of starting 10 a.m. Saturday, music, plus news, campus life and sports. American Honda offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, car leasing/purchasing Dec. 18, in the Bloomer Want to make a request? Call 745-7483 and benefits and opportunities for growth. Please send your resume and salary history to: National Sullivan Gymnasium. For Trainee Program, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Blvd., M/S: 100-1C-3A, more information, call 745- tell the DJ to play your favorite song. 2731. Torrance, CA 90501 -2746. Fax: (310) 783-2110 or apply online at www.hondacorporate.com. KSSU... the sound of Southeastern We are an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged Publication dates to apply. The Southeastern news paper publishes Friday, Got an idea for a news story? Dec. 10, and then closes its office for the holiday. Got an idea for a story on campus? Call Richard The first issue of spring will A. Vestal II, news editor, at 745-2983, or drop by run Friday, J&n. 28. Room 203 of the Fine Arts Building. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. i Opinion Page 3 The Southeastern Friday, December 3, 2004 EDITORIAL Rules of engagement, with a conservative Southeastern community has I was walking through a new most or all of what Moore says bookstore in Sherman, Texas, in his controversial film, hether you proved itself a concerned bodywhe n I noticed the book, "How Beau "Fahrenheit 9/11," there is only to Talk to a Liberal... If You Chadwell one right answer concerning believe some As the fall semester winds down, it gives us a chance to Must" on the clearance table. the Hollywood lightning rod. or all of what Moore reflect upon the student body at SOSU, which is proving The only problem is that the Contributing That answer is "Treason!" m itself to be a truly informed force that takes full advantage of book only seemed to tell one writer • Rule 5: Don't talk about says in his film, the local press. side. gun control. It doesn't matter "Fahrenheit 9/11," With the end of the semester, the American polity has In an effort to rectify the if you are only in favor of very found closure to a heated presidential campaign that hit author's lack of thoroughness, I little control. there is only one liberals voice their opinions. home in Southeastern Oklahoma in more ways than one. have set a few rules for us Conservatives hear the words The trick is to fake them out. The Southeastern newspaper has sparked an outpouring of crazy liberals to observe. "gun control" and they think right answer. That Say something good about Conservative is a predisposi you want to take away their student involvement about issues that have evoked deep the Bush family, or religion ~ is: "Treason!" tion. Republican is a political automatic assault rifle. thought, conversation, rebuttal and, in some cases, bitter make that Protestantism - and party. Having a 30-round clip is argument. this will usually catch them off more things to get straight By definition, the Democrat very important because you In a willingness to promote a free and open marketplace of guard. Then you can begin to before I conclude: Party is pretty conservative never know when the deer ideas within die newsroom of one of the best weeklies in have an intelligent conversation Florida was not rigged. though its last presidential you're hunting may turn rabid Oklahoma, editors of The Southeastern have taken every about the issues. Haliburton earned the gov nominee was not. and try to eat you. Be sure to make your point ernment contracts in Iraq. It effort to make public all points brought to them by members Also, there are varying quick ,though, because your • Rule 6: War is good. It's wasn't for oil. of the student body. degrees of conservatism, from ruse won't last long. good for the economy and • Guns don't kill people. We There is no better way to grasp the ideal of a free and slight to fanatical. As soon as the conservative morale. can do just as well without thoughtful people than to hear the voices of those people on No two conservatives will finds out what you're up to, Anytime our country gets in a them. the Opinion Page of a free and thoughtful periodical. agree on all the issues. they will close their ears and financial slump or starts feeling Moore is obviously wrong Opinion writing is not justifying right or wrong. It is not Got it? open their mouths and spew bad about ourselves, there's and a traitor. even quesioning the two. Good. Now for some rules. Republican propaganda every nothing like going overseas and • Osama bin Laden will be In its best sense, opinion writing encourages citizens of a • Rule 1: Know where you where. kicking the crap out of some in our custody any day now. community to access their local publication and voice their are. You're behind enemy lines. • Rule 3: Don't talk about poor country. • The weapons of mass opinion, as protected by the First Amendment. This is rural Oklahoma, smack religion. I don't care if you go If we the people ever get destruction will be found. There is no better example of this than the college setting, in the middle of the Bible belt. to church twice a week, this is wise enough to ask why we're The NRA is good. where real-world experience meets the classroom. Now, this in and of itself isn't a very touchy subject to conser attacking a country, all the IThe ACLU is bad. a bad thing. The problem is Therein a true educational process begins, and readers of vatives. After all, we're talking good conservatives have to say Well, that about covers it. that society here is very homo is "terrorism" or "freedom," The Southeastern have done nothing but ensure continuing about people who kill abortion Like I said before, don't take geneous. two ambiguous responses that that healthy educational process. doctors because of religious this too seriously. It is all in That is to say, there aren't taboo. You don't want to be on usually cover any reason for us There is no better feeling among a newspaper team than good fun. many differing opinions on a their hit list. to do the things we do. Some statements are a little knowing their product has a positive impact on their commu given subject. So don't expect • Rule 4: Don't mention After all, a good American is overboard while others are just nity. The Southeastern has worked hard to promote an open much support when you go "you know who," the devil going to support the troops erroneous. dialogue the First Amendment speaks of, running more let proclaiming your ideas and incarnate himself ... Michael overseas in harm's way, and the Some are closer to truth than ters to the editor this fall than any previous semester in the beliefs. Moore. president who put them there. you may care to admit. newspaper's recent history. Be assured that our reporters and • Rule 2: Expect to be You will be summarily exe These rules provide the meat Don't get too worked up. editors will continue doing so in the months and years to wrong. Conservatives, especial cuted by the court of corporate of what brave liberals will need I'll be looking forward to come. ly in mass number (see Rule 1), America and war mongers. to face conservatives. your responses in the next issue Such cannot be accomplished without participator}7 readers aren't too interested in letting Whether you believe some, However, there are just a few of The Southeastern. who stay abreast of campus issues. The Southeastern writers will continue utilizing the Opinion Page as an outlet of free Why is 'sex' such a taboo topic of discussion speech the First Amendment guarantees, and will continue encouraging readers to do the same. Everyone deals with sex at kept hidden in the closet, it of an egg being fertilized. some point in his or her life, be sells more than almost anything I know my sex education Editorials reflect The Southeastern staff's collective opinion.it good, bad or completely non Krystal else. classes in school were sorely existent. Collins It is the forbidden fruit. lacking in the help and infor Sex is a part of everyday life mation departments. Staff Because sex is something Guide to the Opinion Page for many people, so why is it that is embarrassing to many, In my sixth-grade sex ed. •. . writer that people clam up when the Americans are growing up une class, they divided the girls aiid - Editorials: Running along the of the column writer. topic is mentioned? boys into two groups, separated left side of Page 3, editorials rep - Letters to the editor: Running ducated, and that is dangerous. resent the collective opinion of along the bottom of the Opinion Picture this. You're at the something that's OK. Flipping through magazines, us into different rooms and pro doctor's office for a checkup, If a woman has sex with ceeded to tell us exactly how a the entire editorial staff at The v.v.v.v." Page, this is a forum in which I have read questions like, Southeastern. readers are encou raged to sitting on a cold, metal table, three guys inside of a three- * •» 1 t • * V Opinion/entertainment Page 4 The Southeastern Friday, December 3, 2004 Nobody' s bringing back the draft SOSU Coffee House closes season The military draft. Will it be people between the ages 18 and reinstated, or is it just a rumor 26 who qualify for the draft. with an awesome original artist K.C. According to the military pay we hear every day? By RUTH E. SHIVAR Drew Holcomb, a grade, the basic entry-level sol I asked myself this question Quintana Staff writer native of Memphis, dier receives roughly $1,200 a when I was bombarded with Contributing Tenn., closed the month. about 20 e-mails, all claiming writer Drew Holcomb performed at SOSU Coffee House Multiply that by 22 million that the draft is being reinstat the last SOSU Coffee House of season on potential soldiers and we get a ed. I began to worry at the the semester Wednesday, Nov. Wednesday, Nov. 17, prevent a normal volunteer payroll of $26 billion a month. thought of being forced to 17. at the Savage Grill. from enlisting in the service. Multiply that by 12 and you serve in the military. Holcomb played an The military is all about get an annual payroll of $315 Jonathon Alter wrote in Concert review accoustic set with training an "Army of one," and billion. Newsweek, "If we need to guitar and harmonica to get to be that "one," you That doesn't cover the hous occupy another country that I am glad that I went and work promoting his must be qualified. To find out if ing and food costs that accom truly threatens the United heard the singer and songwriter new album, "Lost you're military material, you pany military service. States, we will either do it with because I liked the songs that and Found," avail must take a variety of tests, Do you actually think that the help of our allies or with he sang, and I was impressed able at www.drewhol- such as the ASVAB, a test that Congress is going to approve a the conscription of our kids." by his stage presence. comb.com, along determines what jobs applicants budget that size for unqualified I found multiple Web sites Holcomb grew up in with more informa qualify for. draftees? claiming that there is no way Memphis, Tenn. In the summer tion and further tour Most people only qualify for I don't think so. the draft would happen. I also of 2002, he began experiment dates. an infantry position, which is ' Al L ^ > . found an article at www.logan- Each year Congress must ing with songwriting and play RUTH E. SHIVAR/The Southeastern newsnow.com claiming that, if glamorized by a fancy title, approve the number of allotted ing in front of small crowds. elected, George W. Bush would such as weapons analyst or military personnel by passing He moved to Edinburgh, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and songs which made me want to reinstate the draft. explosives engineer. the Military Authorization Act, Scotland, in December 2002 Ryan Adams, as well as several tap my feet. Bush did state that he would In the Vietnam era, one could a bill that is voted on yearly to and spent the next six months original songs, such as "In The audience could tell that use all of the nation's resources choose the service as an alter allow the Department of writing and playing music, Love With You," with lyrics he was enjoying himself and that are required to win his war native to judicial punishment. Defense to increase the num according his Web site, about his experiences in life. was thoroughly into his music. on terrorism. In the late '60s and early bers of active-duty and reserve www.drewholcomb.com. I like the songs he sang I was also impressed by the Let's say there was a rein '70s, the Vietnam War was in forces. Holcomb recently released because they are different from way Holcomb interacted with statement of the draft. Under full force and the U.S. military Congress has the option to his first CD, "Lost and Found," most of the popular music you the audience, giving them current draft laws, deferments was in need of soldiers. increase the size of the military, that includes all-original tunes. hear, and he seems to have his background information about are given to college students However, you must now be and it has chosen to do so this He sings music from the own unique musical style. the songs. only until their current semester granted a waiver to escape pun year. Americana genre, which is an He played a harmonica in Check out the enjoyable ends. ishment through the military. Army statistics show that alternative country music. some of his songs, which I tunes and the different variety Women can also be included Since the military has after this size increase, it will His melodies grow out of the liked. of songs by the alternative in the draft. become 100 percent voluntary, have an active-duty force of traditions of Appalachian folk, For example, Holcomb sang country music singer and song And "only sons" or "sole sur they are choosy enough to 1,395,500 troops and 863,330 Memphis rock and delta blues. three sad songs, and then per writer, who has been on tour viving sons" must register and frown upon a candidate who is on reserve. At the SOSU Coffee House, formed some more up-beat throughout the fall season. are eligible for the draft. facing criminal punishment. This doesn't count all the Holcomb played covers by Only a few special circum The armed forces are selec other soldiers who have fin these guys in the Texoma area pretty 1 Staff tracks tive about who they enlist. If ished their term of enlistment, often, or you can buy the CD at stances could grant a deferment • from being drafted. they are going to institute a but are still available for duty. Here's what student publications staffers are www.tripadams.com. draft, all that pickiness would ,j That means, if there were a As you can see, the govern \ •: :.• \y to, RUTH SHIVAR, staff writer draft, many men and women have to be overlooked. ment has no need for a draft. Jimmy Buffet, "License to Chill" AUSTIN LEWTER, entertainment editor between the ages of 18 and 26 Disadvantageous economic However, if Congress ever Trip Adams, "160 Bucks and 4 Hours Later" • It's a fun album, with fun songs that are easy would be inducted into the effects are another reason the decides to institute a draft, the • This is a great local band with an independ- to sing along to. They all have catchy beats service. draft will not be activated. history of our country demon $ effort. They have a great sound that and it puts me in a better mood every time I put However, there are many According to a census poll, strates this is the price that w .-.•.v.v.v.vappeal. s to a broad audience. You can see the CD in. If you're a Parrothead, check it out." things in today's society that there are roughly 22 million must be borne for peace and security across the globe. To "Sot:: fogts www.sosu.ed u/thesoutheastern •yyyyy.yy ji •• .\-.yyy."yy.m'yyyyyyyyyyyyyy.~y. ~. 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Bedwell, a and it was gone' Lani We go live to the scene of Toomer yet another 1 and Kelsi toilet paper i Ross (left theft. / to right) star in BS PIZZERIA: The Next Generation 2004 Same pizza, new crew by Richard A. Vestal II Theatre at SOSU's Inside the 10-minute The most important thing to remember is The result manager training video that the pizza business \s even more I NEED TWO "Laundry Hi, I'm Robyn be important than the medical industry. MEDIUM PIZZAS and Niro, sister of Courtesy photo Bourbon." famed actor Robert Therefore, any problem STAT! ANYONE De Niro. I am the that arises should be Lee joins them. handled with the high From STAFF REPORTS district manager for WHO TALKS • The production was est amount of stress B.S. Pizzeria II, and designed by students Dustin and drama possible. Theatre at Southeastern I'll be your host for BEFORE THEY Also, the best work will debut "Lone Star" and Eastwood, Brandy the following 10 atmosphere exists ARE MADE WILL "Laundry and Bourbon" by Birkenfeld, Mark minutes in your mag when everyone \s work McClanahan and Chase ical journey through James McLure for the 2004 ing in fear of losing BE TERMINATED! Jackson. managerial training. their jobs. holiday dinner theatre, directed by Riley H. Risso. The stage manager for The productions run Dec. "Laundry and Bourbon" is Copyright 2004 by Seth Toker RASH 9-11 in the Visual and Rebecca Prince, a senior Performing Arts Center. communications major and 40U11 BE IKEA 9iWff\ Both are one-act plays set theatre minor. in Maynard, Texas. The stage manager for r/dc qroond m Too l "Lone Star" is Lacey Rowe, .Df*&c INlUEOtOVMEST/gOOZE! "Lone Star," which will Armor «v€n open the theatre, takes place a junior acting and directing ks.son! kfcrc ifeiMina v>r *«/.' FREEDOM.'~ in the cluttered back yard of theatre major. ftaCfc and Ptarfinq r*€ c^ a small-town Texas bar. Both shows are under the /. direction of Riley H. Risso, Terrorism by bforiiv} (jPNow! A • ••• Roy, a brawny, macho Op buflirngs and . type who had once been a a Southeastern alumna who ijhj ott[ *9 earned a bachelor's degree Wot^l I « local high school hero, is in communication and the *l » back in town after a tour in &•» Vietnam, and is trying to re atre, as well as a master's establish his position in the degree in fine arts in acting community. from California in Fullerton, Joined by his younger Calif. brother Ray, Roy sets about "Lone Star" will feature consuming a case of beer the acting talents of Edward while regaling Ray with Karch, Chase Jackson and tales of his military and Dustin Eastwood. amorous exploits. "Laundry and Bourbon" With the arrival of Cletis, will feature the acting tal-. Dallas-based Americana band Got an idea the newly wed son of the ents of Kelsi Karch, Chelsea local hardware store owner, Bedwell and Lani Toomer. for this page? the underpinnings of Roy's This year's dinner theatre brings top-notch show to Durant Do you have any world begin to collapse. will also feature a different ideas for the "Laundry and Bourbon" menu. In previous shows, the By AUSTIN LEWTER will close the dinner theatre. Entertainment Page menu included turkey and Entertainment editor of The "The action centers on the discontent and very funny dressing, but this year it will . Southeastern? Or It seems as if the local music gossip of three small-town boast teriyaki chicken, scene is leaning toward the perhaps you've seen wives whose marriages have tossed garden salad, green alternative country, Americana a movie or concert, turned out to be worse than bean amandine, baked pota sound of the Central Texas or heard a CD, and expected," said Charity toes with sour cream and dance halls. feel like writing a LaPonsie, a junior musical butter, cherry and peach cobbler, hot rolls and bever Music review critical review for the theatre and management/promotion ages. Though many up-and-coming newspaper. We wel Doors open nightly at 6:30 come any and all major. bands are fighting the good It is set on the front porch p.m., and tickets are $17 for fight and trying to accentuate input from students of Roy and Elizabeth's adults and $ 15 for students the Americana art, none are across campus. Call home in Maynard, Texas, on and seniors. doing it as well as the Kyle Austin Lewter, enter a hot summer afternoon. Revenues from the dinner Hunt Band. tainment editor, at Elizabeth and her friend theatre will benefit the The combo performed in 745-2983, to learn Hattie are folding laundry, Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. Durant Friday, Nov. 19, at the more about getting watching television, sipping Red Barn Saloon. The weather www.kylehuntband.com The shows contain mature stories covered or bourbon and gossiping about cleared up just in time to allow many secrets within small language and subject matter. Dallas-based group, The Kyle Hunt band, performed in reviews published in a laid-back night of hard coun town life. Call 745-2696 for further try music in the beer garden. Durant at the Red Barn Saloon. They are currently on tour The Southeastern. The self-righteous Amy information. 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Log onto the Student Publications Web site. il_U Sports Page 6 The Southeastern Friday, December 3, 2004 Sports calendar Savages get it done at home, 96-60 equaled Stampley's output with at Texas Woman's (w) From STAFF REPORTS 19 points of his own, all coming 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in the second half. Aitken was The Southeastern men's bas 7-for-ll from the field, hitting at Emporia State (m) ketball team used a 27-0 run 7 p.m. Dec 8 3-of-6 of his shots from three- early in the ball game to cruise point range. Player's Club is The Texas A&M-Kingsville (m) to its fourth-straight win as the Senior forward Jeremy Brown Southeastern sports editor's 8 p.m. Dec 11 Savages (4-1) downed added 12 points while sopho selection of the all-around Southwestern Christian more point guard Clint Backer Athlete of the Week. at Midwestern State (w) University, 97-60, Tuesday rounded out the Savages in dou 6 p.m Dec 2. Solely the opinion of The night at Bloomer Sullivan ble figures with 10 points. Southeastern, this recogni Gymnasium. Senior forward Jordan at Midwestern State (m) tion is not affiliated with an Tied 4-4 with 16:33 left on the Dreiling, in his first start of the 8 p.m. Dec. 2 official college sports clock in the first period, the season, ended the night with a Savages turned up the defense award. at Texas Woman's (w) game-high 11 rebounds. This week the featured 3 p.m Dec. 4 and opened up an insurmount able advantage, 31-4, by the player is Eric Babers. at Emporia State (m) 10:02 mark in the frame. Lady Savages 7 p.m Dec. 8 Sophomore guard Jason Stampley was the spark for fall to 0-4 after Texas A&M-Kingsville (w) SOSU during that span of 6:31, 6 p.m Dec. 11 pouring in 11 of his team-best Washburn loss 19 points in that stretch, includ Texas A&M-Kingsville (m) From STAFF REPORTS ing three of his five three-point 8 p.m. Dec. 11 ers on the night. TOPEKA, Kan. - The Texas A&M-Commerce (w) The Savages widened their Southeastern women's basket 6 p.m. Dec. 13 margin to as many 37 points as ball team was handed its worst they entered the locker room loss and tallied its lowest offen Texas A&M-Commerce (m) with a 53-16 lead. sive point total on record last 8 p.m. Dec. 13 SOSU slowed things down Tuesday, falling at No. 9-ranked Courtesy photo over the final 20 minutes as the Washburn University, 81-31, Eric Babers, sophomore at St. Mary's (w) starters took most of the second and falling to 0-4 on the young 2:45 p.m. Dec. 17 basketball standout half off to give the bench expe season. In just his second season rience. The Lady Savages kept stride Southern Arkansas (m) with the Savages, sopho "This was a positive game for with their host early in the con 6 p.m. Dec. 17 more forward Eric Babers us tonight," said Savage head test as SOSU trailed by just two , is making noise for the at Incarnate Word (w) coach Tony Robinson. "Some points, 8-6, with 13:22 left in the 2 p.m. Dec. 18 of our players who don't usual first half. SOSU men's basketball ly see a lot of action got consid However, the Lady Blues Jeremy Brown (left) and team. Rhema (m) erable minutes tonight. We have exploded on a 13-0 run over the Eric Babers (above) The native of Coushatta, 2 p.m. Dec. 18 a rough stretch ahead of us and next four-plus minutes, extend show off their skills La., Babers was named the we needed a night to get situat ing their advantage to 21-6 with against OSU last sea LSC North Division Incarnate Word (w) Freshman of the Year after 3 p.m. Jan. 1 ed." 8:35 remaining. son. Babers and Brown The Savages travel to Emporia Washburn held the Lady averaging 10.8 points per m - men have been key contribu State next Wednesday, Dec. 8, game and leading the squad w - women Savages to just 29.4 percent tors to this year's early with 7.8 rebounds per con and then return home next shooting from the field as SOSU success, which has test. -- Do you have an item for Saturday, Dec. 11, to face Texas connected on just 5-of-17 seen the Savages open A&M-Kingsville. . In four games this season The Southeastem's Sports attempts in the half. at 4-1. calendar? Of Stampley's 19 points Sophomore guard Jessica so far, missing Tuesday's Include dates and contact Tuesday night, he earned a Hocker had a team-best 12 game due to illness, he Courtesy photos phone numbers. Fax them majority from behind the arc as points as she was the only Lady leads the Savages in both at least a week in advance •••••••• -.-,,,,.:*.,... ;- : he hit 5-of-7 long-range shots Savage to reach double figures •yyyy r categories with 20.5 points to 745-7475, or email us at: on the evening. in the game. Hocker added a and 9.5 rebounds per out [email protected] • •,,,,-.,. . !*?•*» Junior guard Robert Aitken ••-v,. team-high eight rebounds. '•-•:•,.mm • •*• •...... ing. . Over the weekend, 0 Ir2J2fi2Mr2Jr2^^ 0 Babers was the star of the Incarnate Word Thanks giving Classic, with 27.0 I 1 points and 9.5 rebounds in SOSU's two games at the event. He was also named 1 your ! the LSC North Player of Research indicates that newspapers are among the few media in 1 the Week. I which users actually seek out the advertisements. 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