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W atson will headline 38th jazz festival The 38th annual F ebruary 5. Southwestern Jazz On Thursday, February 7, Bobby Watson Festival is com ing up Concert Tickets: and Live and Learn will perform for February 7-8 and will Weatherford music students. The guest feature saxophonist $10 artists will also present a free concert on Bobby Watson and Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the Music his se x te t Live an d Music Office Building, Room 101. Learn that consists In conjunction with the concerts on Friday of K ansas City an d Fine Arts Room 100 Southwestern will host 30 junior high, high New York City-based school and university bands from across musicians Leron O klahom a a n d Texas in th e an n u al jazz Thomas, trum pet; Warren Wolf, vibes; Harold O'Neal, festival contest. The guest artists will give clinics at 10 piano; Curtis Lundy, bass; and Quincy Davis, drums. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday for the festival participants The concerts, which will also feature the Southwestern and anyone wishing to attend. All performances outside Jazz Ensemble "A" directed by Dr. Keith M. Talley and the the 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. concerts are free and open to the guest musicians, will be held at 1 and 8 p.m. on Friday, public. February 8. Tickets, which are $10 for general admission, Music students participating in the festival as members are on sale at the Music Office, located in Room 100 of the of Jazz Ensemble "A" are Adriel Reynolds, Lawton; Fine Arts Center. Thomas Burns, Altus; Michael DePew, Mustang; Josh Another event taking place this year in conjunction Dodson, Perryton, TX; Timothy Martin, Woodward; with the festival is a candlelight dinner/dance event that Keith Medders, Grove; Travis Henson, Yukon; Ann will start at 6:15 p.m. prior to the 8 p.m. jazz concert. The Gammenthaler, Broken Arrow; Daisy Edwards, Plainview, d in n e r is b ein g jointly sp o n so re d by th e W eatherford Arts TX; Sean Wright, Moore; Christopher Hall, Enid; Josh Council and the Department of Music. The dinner/dance Buxton, Hinton; Braden Boily, Enid; Garrett Rodriguez, will be held in the Student Center Ballroom. Stinnett, TX; Mark Smithey, Alva; Stephen Myers, Following the dinner, guests will move to the Fine Mustang; Erich Spaeth, Harrah; and Ja'Nell Huff, Enid. Arts Center to be seated in a special reserved section. The Jazz Festival is presented by the Department of Tickets for the dinner/jazz concert are $26 each and can Music with the assistance of the Oklahoma Arts Council be purchased from any Weatherford Arts Council member and the National Endowment for the Arts. For additional or by calling Jeanine Berrong at 772-7238 or Linda Hays at information contact the Music Office at 580-774-3708 or Bobby Watson and his Live and Learn sextet will perform 774-8485. Purchase deadline for those tickets is Tuesday, em ail [email protected]. at the 38th annual Southwestern Jazz Festival.

Peking Acrobats are here Inside this issue:

By Philip H unsicker "Ring In The New Year Holiday Graduation List Staff Reporter______Special" and Fox's "Guinness Book - P age 2 Primetime" for the world record on "...Nearly everything Human Chair Stack. Major: Undecided The Peking Acrobats With the performance getting - P age 3 did last night was closer, anticipation is growing for amazing - and stunning many students. Tips for "popping the question" and breathtaking and "I've heard they are simply - P age 5 WOW!."— S e a ttle T im es amazing and I want to see people d o in g crazy th in g s in th e air," Candy profile: Snicker's Charged "...The Peking said Chad Gray, a junior mass - P age 6 Acrobats regularly passed communications major from from the seemingly Weatherford. impossible to the virtually Gray said the Valentine's Day unbelievable."— Los perfomance is a "chance for a hot Battle of the Genders A n g eles T im es date with a cool chick and some rad acrobats." Registration Deadline Nears "The Peking Acrobats With tickets usually running Students, faculty, staff and administration inter­ [are] pushing the envelope The Peking Acrobats will perform at the Fine Arts around $100 for other venues, ested in forming teams for the Battle of the Genders of human possibility. Pure Center Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Southwestern's ticket prices are artistry!"— Clive Davis, New a bargain. Advanced tickets are competition must register by February 14. York Post (221 B.C.- 207 B.C.). But th e Peking $10 for students and $20 for non­ Teams can comprise a mixture of Southwestern Acrobats are anything but dated; students. Tickets at the door will be affiliates as long as the four members are of the same Critically acclaimed and world- they have toured the Hollywood $25 g e n d e r. renowned, this troupe of performers scene and worldwide. Tickets are available at the Public The "Battle" will take place February 19-20 begin­ is coming to Southwestern for the One of the show's performers, Relations & Marketing Office, Room ning at approximately 6 p.m. All events will be held second time, due to the success they Shaobo Qin, starred as the 'Amazing 205 of the Administration Building, in the Wellness Center. had the last time they came. Yen' in Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's and at the Business Office, Room The members of the winning team will each win This group hails from the Twelve, and Ocean's Thirteen. 109 of the Administration Building an iPOD. People's Republic of China, where The group has also made Tickets can also be purchased Teams may register in the Dean of Students Office, their acrobatic art can be dated appearances on such shows as"The with a credit card by calling 774­ Stafford 214. No more than 15 teams wiU participate back as far as the Ch'in Dynasty Wayne Brady Show", NBC's 3019. in the event.

Southwestern counselors available to help with depression

By Elizabeth A ustin "College students are dealing with in." Symptoms of Depression: Staff Reporter______the pressures of being on their own as To make an Persistent, sad, anxious, or"em pty feelings" well as the pressures of school,"said appointment L oss of interest or pleasure in ordinary Does school feel harder and more Tamra Misak, Southwestern counselor. w ith activities troublesome than usual? Are you According to the National Alliance Liebscher Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, feeling down in the dumps and you just on Mental Illness,"approximately 20 or Misak, guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness can't kick it? Is it hard for you to get out percent of youth will have one or more call 774­ Sleep disturbances of bed in the morning? If so, you may episodes of major depression by the 3776. *Eating disturbances be one of the 15 million Americans who time they become adults." *Decreased energy, will have depression in their lifetimes. There is help right here on campus. fatigue, and feeling "Depression is a serious medical The Student Counseling Services slowed down condition that can affect your mood, located in th e W ellness C enter is h o m e Thoughts of death or body, and thoughts," according to the to two people who work with students suicide American College Health Association. who are dealing with depression. increased restlessness Situations that could lead to The Director of Counseling Services, and irritability depressive symptoms include: a Kim Leibscher, Licensed Professional *Difficulty concentrat­ relationship ending, death of a loved Counselor, and Misak are available to ing, remembering, and one, divorce or separation, academic help students with their problems. making decisions difficulty, unrealistic standards, and "We just hope to provide the tools Not wanting to spend traumatic events. These are many to make life a little more manageable," time with friends or According to University of situations that college students face Misak said. "Sometimes people just loved ones Michigan, as many as 15% of college everyday. need to talk, and that's where we come (Source: ACHA) students have symptoms of depression. N ews January 30, 2008 Page 2 Degree list announced: check name, degree

SWOSU students planning to complete requirements for de­ Hooker; Nicholas Joel Pugh, Weatherford; Jennifer Lin Reece, School: College of Pharmacy grees during the SPRING semester are reminded that they must Temple; Kenneth James Reed, Weatherford; Marwan Michel D egree: DOCTOR OF PHARMACY file an APPLICATION TO GRADUATE. Remman, Lebanon; Andrew Prosper Roewe, Guthrie; Charles Erica Renee Piela Adams, El Reno; Thomas Michael Andersen, Philip Rutledge, C anadian, TX; Jeff S. Schachle, Elk City; Caleb Omaha, NE; Aaron Alexander Befort, Burlington, KS; Ken­ If your name is not included on the list published below, you Matli Scoville, W atonga; Kevin Dale Shavor, W eatherford; Gal- dra Jo Brashears, Oklahoma City; Micah Ranea Wyatt Cole, should go immediately to the Registrar's Office and obtain an len Keith Sheneman, Weleetka; Kristen N. Smith, Muskogee; Weatherford; Lacey Beth Cox, Gainesville, TX; Candace Leann "Application to Graduate" form. Michael R. Stewart, Calumet; Emily Diane Storey, Clarksville, Heimsoth Cullop, Guymon; Mickey Dean Dyer, Weatherford; TX; Tyler Wayne Swartwood, Cheyenne; Cody Lane Toole, Caleb Ross Gladd, Clinton; Amanda Micheal Hembree, Sperry; Individuals on the list also should report to the Registrar's Of­ Mangum; Loraine Evelyn Weekley, El Reno; Michael T. Garcia Zachary Tyler Johnson, Lawton; Gordon Eric Jones, Tulsa; fice if their names as listed are not as they wish them to appear Whalen, Cupertino, CA; Christopher Adam Wheeler, W eather­ Oliver Gary Lackey, Weatherford; Andrew M. Linscott, Oak on their diploma. ford; Alicia Carol White, Broken Arrow; Trevin John White, Fay; Grove, AR; Michaella Dawn Lovell, Fairview; Daniel Keith Mc- Jade Nicole Whitehead, Sayre; Zachary Michael Wix, Calumet; Carver, Poteau; Holly Patricia McDevitt Hagen, Jenks; Patrick Applications received as of 8:30 am, February 4 are as follows: Joshua Richard Wood, Norman; Djufo Yimfor, Cameroon. David Oxford, Weatherford; Brian Scott Pollard, Weatherford; Rolonda Sue Qualls, Yukon; Chase Evans Reed, Cherokee; School: College of Arts & Sciences School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Chad Christopher Reese, Yukon; Ashley Donelle Rowe, McKin­ D egree: BACHELOR OF ARTS D egree: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUC. ney, TX; Lindsey Kaye Scott, Gravette, AR; John Thomas Smith, Brandon James Armstrong, Lone Wolf; Candace D. Benda, Angela Grace Archer, Roosevelt; Debbie Sueanne Austin, Wau- Yukon; Jarree Dawn Pembrook Stanford, Edmond; Randy Lee Yukon; Tennessee Dawn Brown, Palo Pinto, TX; Ty Wayne Carl­ rika; Bonnie Renee' Bookout, Burns Flat; Jessica Nicole Cash, Steers, Turpin; Jaclyn Carole Hodge Stephens, Weatherford; son, Sentinel; Mitchell Lane Craiger, El Reno; Sara Elizabeth Yukon; Lindsey Diane West Crisp, Weatherford; Lacey Renee' Michael Wayne Sweet, Collinsville; Brandon L. Tarwater, Elk Crawford, Weatherford; Yvonne Gail Engel Davis, Weatherford; Davis, Piedmont; Mike W. Davison, McPherson, KS; Sarah Jane City; Kayly Ngoc Tran, Mesquite, TX; Sheena Vilhauer Nichols, Heather Renee Edler, Foss; Jenifer I. Elumeze, Nigeria; Austin Defoor, Weatherford; Amy Kathryn Ware Eckhardt, Alva; Misty Loyal; Sheldon Darrell Webb, Cordell; Amanda Jane Warren Thomas Foster, Weatherford; Joshua Andrew Francis, Hinton; Lynn Myers Hall, Hinton; Jonathan Michael Hampton, Beaver; Winston, Noble; Gregory Dewayne Franklin, Oklahoma City; Jay Anthony Jamie Lynn Hardin, Cordell; Stoney Zane Hart, Rocky; Brit­ Frymire, Thomas; Richard Benjamin Gelnar, Oklahoma City; tany Brooke Burrows Higgins, Cordell; Natalie Rhodes House, School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Darlene Kay Londagin Giblet, Rocky; Steven Vance Giblet, Weatherford; Victoria Juanita Howes, Foss; Donna Hudspeth, D egree: MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMIN. Rocky; M atthew Aaron Giles, Watonga; Tara LaDaun Havins, Hollis; Anna Beth Isbell, Cordell; Coy Collin Jacks, Canute; Phillip Leslie Carlson, Goodwell; Ashlee Hunt Hilton, W eather­ Rush Springs; Timothy Lee Hawkins, Mountain View; Kelli Brian A. Johnson, Hooker; Chris Ray Johnson, Seiling; Jonathan ford; Anjana Shanker Patel, Zambia; Douglas Keith Reichmann, Breanne Herbel, Putnam; Cashlie Joy Hines, Newcastle; Garrett Scott Kern, Weatherford; Lindsey Kate Carter Kern, W eather­ W eatherford; Rebecca Ann Scott, Vici. Ryan Hunt, Fairview; Corry Scott Kendall, Weatherford; Anita ford; Teri Lynn Williams Kimble, Weatherford; Heather Marie Fay King, Sentinel; Garrett Trey King, Lookeba; Melissa Lynn Kirby, Altus; Kristin Marie Kirtland, Altus; Robin Suzane Kluck, School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Knight, El Reno; Bigyan Koirala, Nepal; Brandon Neil Lierle, Guthrie; Alison Ann Kos, Canute; Kendra Skye Mackey, Moore; D egree: MASTER OF EDUCATION Hydro; Lauren Beth Lohman, Weatherford; Leandra Laine Mal­ Ashley Marie McBee, Hooker; Christina Marie McBride, Okla­ Mandy Lorene Cole Carter, Roosevelt; Riann J. Dilbeck, lory, Weatherford; Cameron Ramon McBride, McKeesport, PA; homa City; Elizabeth Ann McCollom Rose, Hobart; Kimberly Paw huska; Kenna L. Garrard, Cyril; Vickie Wray V aught Hall, Allen Dale Moss, Fort Cobb; Tammie L. Garrison Moss, Clinton; Dawn Mennel, Weatherford; Stacey K. Shelton Miller, El Reno; Snyder; Mark LaRoy Harmon, Edmond; Courtney Ruth Harter, Brandi Jima Nabors, Cordell; Tina M. Blakey Nassir, W eather­ Leigh Anna Moore, Cordell; Lyndsi Taran Moore, Leedey; Al­ Lawton; Barbara Ann Shepherd Ihrig, Blackwell; Edward O. ford; Dawn Anne Nauman, Bethany; Brittani Sue Ogle, Cordell; lison Kay Bynum Myers, Weatherford; Cashe Denae Nesmith, Klein, Weatherford; Patti Carol Harrison Lindsey, Clinton; Kara Marie Paschal, Weatherford; Christina Michelle Carson Elk City; Paula S. New, Weatherford; Kristine Donielle Wag­ Tonya J. Williams Nash, Barnsdall; Christine Lea Pankratz, Payne, Colony; Nathaniel Ray Perry, Racine, WI; Jayme Dawn goner Northcutt, Yukon; Amanda Rene' Ortega, Amarillo, TX; Canadian, TX; Amy Suzanne Haskins Paul, Woodward; Angela Reichert, Canton; Leslie Anne Shockey Robinson, Camargo; Carissa Nicole Pettis, Bayville, NJ; Erin Nicole Rayburn, Yukon; Lee Morley Rhoades, Woodward; Glen Ernest Shoemake, Erica Priscilla Rodriguez, Lookeba; Christie Lee Rogers, Altus; A m paro M. G utierrez Renteria, W atonga; Richard Earl Roach, Lindsay; John P. Smith, Chickasha; RaChel" Renae Davis Smith, Floyd Leroy Sanders II, Arapaho; Talesha Danielle Satterwhite, Weatherford; Kara Beth Sandefur, Kingfisher; Lacie Jane Bailey- Snyder; Patricia Ann S outhard, Elk City. Midwest City; Jana Mae Schantz, Hydro; Katherine Layn Sawyer, Watonga; Nikki Dee Settles Schmitz, Weatherford; Searcy, Oklahoma City; Courtney Malone Sharp, Tipton; Mindi Katie Christine Seymour, Sayre; Thure Maxwell Tolson, Altus; School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Dawn Shepherd, Weatherford; Laura Nicole Sikes, Cordell; Jo Gayle Walker, Davidson; Rachel Elizabeth Welch, Norman; D egree: MASTER OF ED(NON CERTIFICATION) Antionette Da'Nae Smith, Tulsa; Stephany Lynn Speck, Wasilla, Jana Lee W ynn, Elk City. Michael Dain Foster, Hollis; Jon Gunn, Weatherford; Sarah L. AK; Crystal Lee Stewart, Elk City; David John Supeck, Jenks; H olcom b, M uskogee; M atthew Tyler Mills, Stillwater; Kyle Amanda Camille Tyson, Yukon; Randi Marie Wallace, W eath­ School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Jordan Nonast, Cordell; Crista Kay Graninger Pollard, W eath­ erford; Cassie Janaye Ward, Tipton; Carol Whiteskunk, W eath­ D egree: BS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMNT erford; Lisa Gail Smith Russell, Edm ond; Jam es David Speed, erford; Justin Lee Whitman, El Reno; Jennifer Renae Willis, Amber Nicole Bordine, Weatherford; Melanie Nicole Fields, Weatherford. W eatherford; Kristy Lynn Wilson, Foss; Emmy Louise Winslow, Weatherford; Juliet Nahlesu Fomunung, Oklahoma City; Chatfield, MN; H eather Lynnette W right, Elk City. Shandi Marie Garcia, Oklahoma City; Desiree' Nicole Graves, Clinton; Julie Ann Johnson Hill, Del City; Brenna Ann Teel, School: College of Arts & Sciences Granite; Jenna Nicole Zimmerman, Mountain View. D egree: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Richard Ajiboye, Weatherford; Oriabumere Cyril Akhigbe, School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Oklahoma City; Mbarga Bertrand Bodo, Oklahoma City; Debra D egree: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Leanne Boone, Tulsa; Anh Bich Tong Dawson, Weatherford; Lexie Coque Lovelady Alonzo, Ulysses, KS; Nana Ama Baah, Levi Steven Feltm an, Cordell; Serena A. H agem an, Elk City; Joy Ghana; Polly Anne Barker, Sayre; Abigail Jane Robertson Bas­ Lynnette Gabbert McKillip, Weatherford; Tyler Thomas Miller, net, Weatherford; Marketa Louise Schneberger Black, Cordell; Hydro; Matthew Paul Opper, Broken Arrow; Bertina Kay Plum­ Ashley Elizabeth Brown, Anna, IL; Ankret Meggi Bullington mer, Dill City; O pem ipo Tinubu Raji, Nigeria; M igun Shakya, Gifford, Altus; Lindsey Jill Dugan, Lone Wolf; Kourtney Lynn Nepal; David John Supeck, Jenks; Cammi Nicole Valdez, Enid; Ebeltoft, Weatherford; Colby Joe Evetts, Weatherford; Alishia Deacon Riley Vice, Apache; Lynn Denee' Ousley Wright, Sayre; Dawn McKinney G onzales, Yukon; Kaci D eann D usek Hall, Djufo Yimfor, Cameroon. Sayre; Lisa Jean Brinkley Hearn, Weatherford; Dawn Marie Smith Karlin, C alum et; Erin Nicole Evans Kerl, W eatherford; School: College of Arts & Sciences Holly Tenille Lodes, Weatherford; Ngwangong Mitti, Allen, TX; D egree: BACHELOR OF MUSIC Rachel Lee Pence, Granite; Geraldine Ndiamighang Munting, Devon Beau Krause, Okeene; Nathan T. Rapson, Oklahoma Allen, TX; Larisa Lyn Russell, Altus; Paula Annette Runnels City; Michael Sterling Tidwell, W eatherford. Sharry, Hydro; Sabrina Vanessa Beguin Shell, Weatherford; Christina Sue Thompson, Elk City; Elizabeth S. Snearly Wood, School: College of Arts & Sciences Clinton. D egree: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Abdullah Saleh Abdullah AlQahtani, Saudi Arabia; Amber Re­ School: College of Professional & Graduate Study nee Coles, Oklahoma City; Kinley Michelle Jones, Weatherford; D egree: BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Bethany Catherine Qualls Sandoval, Choctaw; Telisa Marie Yvette Raymonde Grunspahn Blakey, Weatherford; Megan The Southwestern Tillman, Oklahoma City. Justine Coit, Arapaho; Michelle Renee Bobo Cox, Erick; Jessica M. Floyd, Yukon; Lisa Angeline Grossenbacher, Weatherford; School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Kassandra Lynn Hair, Chickasha; Jennifer Nicole Morris Hart, Spring 2008 Staff D egree: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION Rocky; Afton Mae Hoover, Mountain View; Dalinda L. Hunter, Leonard Leroy Bruster II, Weatherford; Amanda J. Crosgrove, Fort Supply; Sarah Lea Mears Ivy, Cordell; Terry Lorenzo Joiner Spearman, TX; Donielle Lynett Edler, Elk City; Breanne Gwen Jr, Fort Lewis, WA; Maria Elena Claudio King, Corn; Rochelle Co-Editors...... Lynsie Baskin an d Bigyan Koirala George, Ringwood; Lincoln Colby Hatfield, Weatherford; Rob­ Eileen McCullough, Temple; Carly A. McKinnon, Canada; Tara ert Dean Holmes, Thomas; Sarah Kaye Jrab, Yukon; Damon Ray Dawn McPherson, Hinton; Morgandy Leigh Miller, Weather­ Features Editors...... Kristy Wilson King, Yukon; Cynthia Arlene Carman Lambert, Camargo; Scott ford; Jennifer Lynn Mitchell, Fort Supply; Channing Tralayne News Editor...... M egan Franks Lucas Townley, Tuttle; Joe Carter Wagnon, Mustang. Reed, Mangum; Patricia Isabel Rivera, Mangum; Jeanette A dvertising M a n ag e r...... Cashlie Hines Kathleen Shaw, Weatherford; Keri Ray-Lyn Mosburg Staggs, Advertising Representatives...... August Fletcher School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Clinton; Peggy Sue Davis Thompson, Sayre; Stephanie Michelle and Kelli Herbal D egree: BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION Baggarly Waterman Clinton. P h o to g rap h ers...... A'Vel McLamb and Jon ath o n Bost Katherine Renee Rollins, Shawnee; Carl Thomas Spaeth, Weatherford; Kyle Eugene Stewart, Weatherford; Sandra Renee' School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Warren, Weatherford. D egree: BACHELOR BUSINESS ADMIN. Writing Staff...... Elizabeth Austin, Philip Hunsicker, Shari Dawn Annuschat, Okarche; Ashleigh Nichole Barnett, Jon Jackson, Sam Jennings, Taylor Jennings, Jamie King, Date 01-Feb-2008,, Page 8 Hydro; Michael Aaron Boone, Vici; Tabitha Sue Cox, Kingfisher; Kevin Krows, A'Vel McLamb, N athan Nichols, Maribel Ramirez, School: College of Professional & Graduate Study Tabitha Sue Cox, Kingfisher; Carl Nicol Densem, Zimbabwe; D egree: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE April Leigh Dodson, Weatherford; Walker Lee Dupree, Chey­ Ashley Slemp, Andrew Steinly, Micaela Suitro, Telisa Tillman Cody Dale Awbrey, Moore; Nana Ama Baah, Ghana; Kimblerly enne; Cindy Kay Eichelberger, Hydro; Brett Michael Elkins, and Rebecca Witt Ann Bennett, Rolla, MO; Jon Mark Bingham II, Geary; Ash­ Waurika; Henrietta Elumeze, Geneva; Jeremy Frederick Ers- ley Elaine Bledsoe, Altus; Jared Arthur Blount, Eakly; Brandi kine, Weatherford; Mary C. Fleck, Hydro; Brooke DaRae Flem­ Editing Staff...... 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Hawkins on hand to help the undecided

By MariBel Ram irez major that will interest advisor or faculty member Staff Reporter______him or her" added Tiffany in area of interest, meeting Hawkins, Assistant Direc­ with Tiffany Hawkins at Many students have to r of C areer S ervices & the Burton House and tak­ trouble when it comes to Academic Support Servic­ ing an OKCIS a sse ssm e n t choosing the right major. es. She also recommended that scores a student's It is a big decision sin ce it that students should interest level, checking out will determine their college declare a major in his or the Southwestern website years and the career that her sophomore year to be for degrees and majors follows college. prepared for his or her available and talking to In th e Fall 2007 se m e s­ ju n io r year. upperclassmen about what ter, 297 students at the Another problem that makes them like their ma­ Southwesterns Weather­ may arise when think­ jor. ford campus declared their ing of a possible major is Though it's one major, major as undecided. that students do not know there are many different "That's 6.5% of th e where to find information ways to help students student body" said Brian to decide the right career d e c id e w h a t m ajor is right Adler, Director of Public path. If a student needs for them. Southwestern Relations and Marketing. help in declaring a major, Oklahoma State University Indecision could possi­ they can use some of the faculty is alw ays w illing bly put the student behind, following resources: Taking to help because the main but the student must also classes that are interesting focus is a b o u t s tu d e n ts choose the right career or to the student, talking to an reaching their dreams. Tiffany Hawkins

Model United Nations hosts annual fundraiser By B igyan K oirala member nations of the United Nations. ju, Carl Densem, PankajMohan Mishra, ter habits Editor______Southwestern's Model United Nations Vaibhav Pandya, Angela Merritt, Sam th a t h elp class is representing six com mittee Jennings, Angela Foust, Anthony p re v e n t The Model United Nations class at members of the East-African nation of Moore, Hung Nguyen, Halla Powers or th e o c e a n Southwestern is organizing its annual Eritrea, and will be addressing the on­ Bigyan Koirala- who will all be heading levels from fundraiser for this year, to be held going conflicts and progress with the off to New York in March to take part rising up- tomorrow, Feb. 7 at the Student Union African block and other member states. in the conference. will be on Ballroom. The fundraiser is a banquet The banquet will start 7:00 p.m. The Model United Nations class also the shirts. featuring a guest speaker, live music, sh a rp . sponsors Southwestern Model United You can door prizes and a classic hand-served This year the speaker featured will Nations, a conglomeration of area high s u p p o r t flat iron steak dinner, all for only $20. be Dr. Rick Farmer, who is the direc­ school and middle school students that th e c a u se Dinner is held every year to raise tor of com mittee staff of the Oklahoma educates them about the procedures of by p u r­ funds for the student group to travel to House of Representatives, and the ^ policy making at Southwestern. This is c h a sin g a national conference held in different them e for this year's event will be 'An the 17th year in running for the South­ tickets for areas around the country. This year the Evening for Diplomacy and Delicacy', western Model United Nations. th e b a n ­ group is travelling to The Big Apple to where the importance of the United The group is also coming up with quet or by Rick Farmer participate in an international confer­ Nations to the United States of America t-shirt designs that voice their opinions. buying t-shirts, which are available in ence, where university students and will be discussed. Topics such as the genocide in Darfur the Dean's Office in Stafford 212. scholars from all over the world will be Tickets can be purchased from any of and environmental awareness- going Tickets can be purchased by calling participating as delegates of different the eleven delegates- Susannah Awope- green to stop the blue, adopting bet­ Ambassador Tillett at 774-7134.

Korean artist comes to SWOSU Investment activity

Southwestern's Visiting Artist Program is w ith a tte n d a n ts in hosting an upcoming exhibition by Ku, Ja-Hong. hands-on demon­ pops up this spring Ku, Ja-Hong is a contemporary artist from stratio n s. Southwestern Continuing retirement plans; how these South Korea. He is a fiber artist specializing in E veryone, E ducation is offering a n ew investments work; and when tapestry and fiber sculpture. including chil­ CE activity this spring enti­ to use them. Director E.K. Jeong said the exhibit will be d ren o f all ag e s, is tle d "The ABC's of Investing" Also, risk managem ent and open February 12-29 in the Gallery located in welcome to partici­ The activity will m eet on setting investment goals will the Art Building. The opening reception and p ate. Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 be discussed. workshop are on Tuesday, February 12, from 4-6 T he V isiting p.m. starting February 12 Rick Johnson of Hydro is p.m . A rtist P rogram is through April 1 in Room 108 the activity instructor. The gallery is open Monday though Friday, sponsored by the of the Stafford Center. Activity registration and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Let's Meet the Artist" sessions Oklahoma Arts The ABC's of Investing will participant fee information will be held Wednesday, February 13, from 10 Council, W e a th e r­ teach the basics of investing are available by phone at a.m. until noon and again from 1-3 p.m. in the ford Arts Council, in today's market. Informa­ 774-7012, or at the Office of Art Building Gallery. a n d SWOSU. tion will be provided on Sponsored Programs in Staf­ The gallery talks are free, informal and open Group visits can be arranged by appointm ent what types of investments ford 209. Registration for CE to everyone to come and go as they please. by calling Jeong at 774-3035 or e-mailing her at are available such as bonds, activities is on a first-come, At the workshop, he will share his technique [email protected] . stocks, mutual funds, tax first-serve basis. Pre-registra­ deferred investments, and tio n is e n c o u ra g e d . O pinion February 6, 2008 Page 4

Just so you know...

Wednesday, February 06, 2008 Legislature Delegation Meeting 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton 2008 Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information All Day Fraternity Spring Rush 2008 (Multi­ Friday, February 08, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CE Activity - The Session Day Event) ABC's of Investing Music Scholarship Auditions Start Time 10:00 AM Kappa Delta 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ 6:00 PM Everett Dobson School of Business & 38th Annual Jazz Festival (Multi-Day Event) Omega Crush-o-Grams (Multi-Day Event) Resume Referrals/Information Session Technology Career Fair Session 2 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM CE Activity - Line 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Bulldog TV Resume Referrals/Information Session Dancing Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Session 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton 8:00 PM Black Student Association Meeting Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information End Time 2:00 PM Kappa Delta 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM University Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Session Omega Crush-o-Grams (Multi-Day Event) Research and Scholarly Activity Kappa Delta Omega Crush-o-Grams (Multi­ Committee Meeting 12:00 PM Faculty Development 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ Day Event) Committee - Poetry of Country Music Resume Referrals/Information Session 6:00 PM Women's Basketball @ UCO 7:00 AM Tough Enough 5K Run/Walk 1:00 PM Jazz Festival Concert 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton 8:00 PM Men's Basketball @ UCO Committee Meeting Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information 2:00 PM High School Speech Tournament Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ Session 2:00 PM Softball @ Tarleton State TX Resume Referrals/Information Session Start Day 38th Annual Jazz Festival 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visiting Artist (Multi-Day Event) 8:00 PM Jazz Festival Concert 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton Program Exhibition Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information End Day Fraternity Spring Rush 2008 Saturday, February 09, 2008 6:00 PM Women's Basketball @ SOSU Session (Multi-Day Event) Softball @ Tarleton State TX 8:00 PM Men's Basketball @ SOSU 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visiting Artist 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ Softball vs. Incarnate Word at Program Exhibition Thursday, February 14, 2008 Resume Referrals/Information Session Stephenviille TX 2:00 PM Home Baseball vs. St. Gregory's 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton 2:00 PM Women's Basketball @ ECU Resume Referrals/Information Session Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information 4:00 PM Everett Dobson School of Business & Session 3:00 PM High School Speech Tournament Technology Career Fair Session 1 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Halliburton Interviews/Resume Referrals/Information 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Advisor Workshop 4:00 PM Men's Basketball @ ECU 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Visiting Artist Session Program Art Exhibition Opening 7:00 PM Jazz Festival Concert Monday, February 11,2008 Reception 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Career Fair 2008 7:00 PM Model United Nations Banquet 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dell Interview/ Resume Referrals/Information Session 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Research Reception 5:00 PM Registration Deadline for Battle of 8:00 PM SWOSU Oklahoma Intercollegiate the Genders Features February 6, 2008 Page 5 Valentines Day Shopping Made Easy

By M icaela Suitor Staff R eporter For Him For Her Avoid!

Go with something fun depending on his Keep it casual. If she’s into scrapbooks, a Anything terribly expensive or generic. You The big question for Just Friends interests. If he’s into video games, get him collection of papers and stickers would be want to be creative and sensitive to their V alentine's Day is w h at to a controller extender so he can play from perfect. If she has a puppy that she adores, interests, but be wary of going over-the-top, g e t for th a t special so m e ­ across the room. If he loves football, try a a personalized dog-sized shirt would be especially if you are interested in dating this one, w hether it be a small “Best of” highlights dvd. appreciated. person. gift or a life-changing Casually Dating If he digs movies, try a classic from his Flowers and candy are always a safe bet. For Anything pricey, such as fine jewelry or proposal. favorite genre (such as Young Frankenstein if something more creative, try a cute stuffed expensive cologne. Save these gifts for animal and a gift certificate to a trendy shop. Pink Turtle Gifts and he loves comedy). If he’s into music, go with Christmas, if you’re still together. Also the latest cd from his favorite artist. For dinner, visit that new restaurant she’s avoid clothing, especially if it is somewhat All About Moi, both locat­ dying to try. contradictory to their style. e d in d o w n to w n W eather­ That PlayStation game that he’s been If you’re going the jewelry route, stud Ignoring hints. Listen carefully to what he or ford, are a g o o d source for Serious Relationship drooling over for months is perfect. Try earrings with her favorite stone are a safe she has been interested in lately, and go from local merchandise. tickets to a sporting event or concert, as long bet. Or treat her to a massage at the local there. Avoid the basic candy and flowers; For online shoppers, a as it aligns with his interests. Or get him golf parlor. The latest book by her favorite author these are fine when supplemented with few websites with good lessons with the local pro. is a great idea. something else. ideas are www.findagift. A pretty necklace she can wear on your E ngaged Does his tool kit in his trunk need replacing? Anything too wedding-related, especially if com , www.gifts.com an d Replace it! A subscription to the magazine he wedding day is sweet, as long as it matches he or she is not too thrilled with the planning www.links2love.com . O n­ tracks down each month is a great gift that her style. A dinner at a nice restaurant can process. Watch out for price tags; with such a line shopping offers the he will appreciate all year long. be a quiet escape from the stress of wedding big event coming up, budgets can be tight. planning. option of personalizing Get practical, especially if you have a gifts like candy, throws, M arried Fine jewelry is a safe bet. Or get crafty and Not going far enough. You live with this small place. Upgrade your cable package person. Avoid gifts that say “I’m not sure games or picture frames. create a scrapbook of special memories that (if you can afford it) or get him a Netflix she will appreciate. Concert tickets to the art­ who you are.” Never go with a gift that you subscription. Or arrange a get-a-way at a ist that sings “your song” are very romantic. may enjoy more than the recipient will. nearby state park. Popping the Question? Read this first! By Jam ie King that she will never forget. Here are weather permits and have a small Sweet Pea! Staff Reporter just a few budget-friendly yet cre­ picnic of chocolate covered straw­ ative ideas: berries waiting for her. Pea coats make fashion statement Valentine's Day is an extremely • If she' s the outdoo rs t ype, take • Take her somewhere sentim en­ popular day for wedding proposals. a hike on her favorite trail or to the ta l, like where you went on your For those planning to pop the top of a mountain for a beautiful first date, where you asked her to By Ashley Slemp question on February 14 - or any view. Another idea is if she likes to be your girlfriend, or some other Staff Reporter d ay for th a t m a tte r - th e p re ssu re is camp, make a camping trip one she location that is particularly special definitely intense. will never forget. to th e b o th o f y ou. 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Although it first appeared in the early 18th century, modern renditions still maintain the 27 Dresses combines romance, original design and composition. 27 Dresses is a chick flick that has equal parts comedy movie because Jane's obsession with weddings quickly Today, the style is considered a classic, and pea and romance. It is directed by Anne Fletcher and stars draws the attention of a cynical and very attractive coats are now worn by a variety of individuals, Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl and Hairsprays' James reporter, Kevin, played by James Marsden; much like not just sailors. Jessica Speegle, a political science M arsden. Richard Gere was also a reporter who took an interest major from Oklahoma City, loves her black pea Katherine Heigl plays the main character Jane. Jane is in Julia Robert's character. Throughout the movie Kevin coat because of its versatility. the perfect example of the old saying "always a brides­ and Jane get into verbal wars about love and marriage. "It's great because it can be worn with just maid, never a bride." Just when she thinks her life can't The two have moments where they seem the exact op­ about any outfit," Speegle said. get any lonelier, or worse, her sister Tess (Malin Aker- posite. However, there is the age-old saying, "opposites In recent years, the pea coat has become a very man), announces her engagem ent to the man of Jane's attract!" popular asset to winter clothing apparel. Pea dreams. But which sibling will eventually end up stand­ The movie itself was well placed. Critics rate this be­ coats can be found in many stores and come in a ing at the altar first? tween a 5 and 6. I would give it an 8, but of course I love variety of colors, sizes, and styles. Like Jane, many females enjoy weddings. Unlike Jane chick flicks! When walking across campus, one can see that though, most of us probably do not have 27 bridesmaid If you like chick flicks that aren't just mushy mushy, the pea coat is very popular, as many students dresses! It seems as though Jane finally gets tired of but also have comedy, then 27 Dresses would be the always coming in second place. movie for you. own one. It is worn by both men and women and The plot might seem like the 1999 Runaway Bride Rebecca Witt provides great warmth in the cold winter months. Pea coats range in price depending on the brand. A pea coat can be purchased for as low as $30, or the price can exceed $200. This W eek in History Some believe that the pea coat is a fashion Bulldog Bites necessity. Haley Spradlin, a communications major from Duncan, likes her brown pea coat Readers may submit recipes to be published to because it is so classy. [email protected]. - February 3, 1994 - President Clinton ends the 19-year trade embargo with Vietnam. "It's like a good boyfriend. It's cute and keeps Creamy Potato Casserole me warm," Spradlin said. * 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown - February 4, 1941 - The USO, or United Ser­ potatoes vice Organization, is founded. The organiza­ * 1/3 cup chopped green onions tion offers support to service members and * 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, their families. divided * 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of - February 5, 1952 - The first "Don't Walk" potato soup sign is installed in New York City in response * 1/4 cup butter to high pedestrian fatalities. * 2 cups sour cream * salt and pepper to taste - February 6, 1862 - General Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Henry in the first major Union victory in th e Civil War. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. - February 7, 1970 - LSU's Pete Maravich In a small pot, heat the soup, butter or scores 69 points in a basketball game against margarine and sour cream over low Alabama. His record would stand for 21 heat. years. Combine potatoes, green onion and 1 cup cheese into a large mixing bowl. - February 8, 1587 - Mary Queen of Scots is Mix in the heated soup mixture. Season beheaded for involvement in a plot to kill with salt and pepper. Pour into a 9x13 Queen Elizabeth. inch dish. Sprinkle one cup of cheese over the top of the casserole. - February 9, 1951 - Greta Garbo becomes an Bake 30 to 45 minutes. Serve warm. American citizen. The actress was originally from Sweden. Features January 30, 2008 Page 6

Welcome Home, Dawgs! Boss advises to say ‘No’ Newest Snickers bar poses risks

By Telisa Tillman zine, caffeine sales and caf­ Staff Reporter______feine in various products have been steadily increas­ On Jan. 23, Snickers ing over the years. With the launched its latest candy bar - am ount of caffeine in each Snicker's Charged. This ener­ Charged, it is wise to be gy bar has the basic Snicker's careful about the amount formula of peanuts, caramel, c o n su m e d , ev en th o u g h it is a nougat and chocolate, but ca n d y bar. also includes B-vitamins, "If you consume caffeine taurine, and 60milligrams of you have a chance of becom­ caffeine. ing addicted," Boss stated. The 60 mg compares to After classes, tests, work, 20-40 mg in an 8-ounce soda, school events and parties, it is 65-120 mg in an 8-ounce regu­ no secret that college students lar coffee and 72-80 mg in an need that midday recharge. 8-ounce energy drink. Boss added a few alternative T he idea for C harged is to ways for energy and keep­ satisfy hunger, yet give that ing healthy over Snickers extra boost of energy needed C harged. in the afternoon. Snickers has "Choose everything in named the 2-3 p.m. time slot moderation. If you choose the Re-Power Hour, claim­ to eat them, counteract with ing that young American fruits and vegetables," Boss adults needed a recharge said. "Eight hours of sleep are a ro u n d th a t tim e. But is this important. What are you eat­ Southwestern President John Hays (first from left) hands out awards of Hall of Fame to the former the right direction to go for ing? Make healthier choices." Southwestern athletes between the basketball games on Saturday following a reception. Luis Mendoza, energy boosts? Stephanie So next time you pick Boss, Southwestern nutrition up the candy bar, it could Travis Flippin, Tom Bergman, Jimmy Peck and Valerie Fariss were the five new former athletes induct­ instructor, had a response. be your choice of how long ed in the Southwestern Hall of Fame. Congratulating them on the left is Athletics Director Cecil Perkins "If it's sim ple energy, yes; youwant to get charged, and (second from right). long lasting, no," Boss said. determine if you are going to According to Time maga­ g e t ad d ic te d to it. Sports January 30, 2008 Page 7

rolling along... Baseball team falls short

Southwestern started its 2008 base­ The second game Saturday was ball season on the wrong side, losing limited to just five innings because of three games to Henderson State in darkness. Henderson tied the game at a weekend series. The Bulldogs lost 2-2 in the first after a two-run homer Saturday's doubleheader by scores of by Mike Devito and built its lead to 7-2 10-9 and 8-4 and were beaten again in a before winning by an 8-4 score. Sunday single game by an 8-5 margin. Sunday's game was a tight battle SWOSU (0-3) will play its first hom e with each team sharing early leads be­ gam e of the season Tuesday, Feb. 12 fore entering the seventh inning tied at against St. Gregory's. 5-5. The Readies took advantage of two In the opener, Dakota Streber went fielding miscues by SWOSU in the sev­ five-for-five with two RBI's and a enth to score three runs. Joel Sauceda double. Streber's RBI single in the had a two-RBI double that provided the fourth was part of a four-run inning bulk of the scoring load for HSU that that pulled the Bulldogs even at 6-6. inning. Henderson quickly retook the lead in Even with the losses new SWOSU their half of the fourth and held a 10-7 coach Scott Selby still found bright lead entering the ninth. Kenny Hare spots for his Bulldogs. and Moose Wathen each scored runs in "I thought we com peted very hard, the ninth as SWOSU closed to within especially on the final gam e Sunday," one. However, the Bulldogs could not Selby said. "We have to find a way to push across any more as Johnathan cut down the errors and play better fun­ Fontanet struck out with two runners damentally. We do that; we'll win these on base to end the game. ty p e s of g a m e s in th e future."

Madison Cabaniss,11, shoots a two-pointer while guarded by four defenders of Cameron (right). (Photos by Bigyan Koirala)

Ramone leads women with 31 Freshman Lucy Ramon showed why SWOSU broke open a tie ballgame late many consider her the best freshmen bas­ in the first half with a 12-2 run. Sprague ketball player in the Lone Star Conference, completed the surge with an inside move pouring in 31 points to lead Southwestern and basket to put the Bulldogs ahead 37­ Oklahoma State University to an easy 75­ 27 with 2:18 to play before half. SWOSU 53 victory over visiting Cameron Univer­ took a 40-31 lead at the break. sity. The Bulldogs put the game out of reach Ramon, who had 18 points in the first with a 10-0 run early in the second half Veterans lead team half, finished by making 11-of-15 shots and found themselves in front 57-41 when from the field and eight-of-nine from the Jessica Giblet dropped in a rainbow three three-point line. The 31 points bettered pointer with 9:51 to play. Southwestern will take returners for SWOSU ing on Alex Zukerman to her previous career-high of 24 points set SWOSU's lead quickly grew to 20 the wraps off its 2008 soft­ is senior catcher Lacie provide the bulk of the a g a in st W est Texas A&M. points before eventually reaching as many ball season Friday when Keplinger who has been w ork. The win improved the Bulldogs to 12-8 as 25 late in the game. the Bulldogs m eet Tar- a s ta rte r sin ce h er arrival The Lawton junior has a n d 3-2 in th e LSC N orth Division w hile The Bulldogs made 51% of their shots leton State University in a three years ago. Keplinger won 13 games in her ca­ Cameron fell to 3-17 and 0-5 in division on 27-of-52 attempts. Cameron connected doubleheader at Stephen- has made 127 starts and is reer and pitched over 100 play. on just 34% on 17-of-50 attem pts. SWOSU ville, Texas. coming off her best season innings in each of the last SWOSU's Jenna Sprauge had 13 points more than doubled the Aggies in the Coach Tami Loy at the plate when she hit two seasons. and 11 rebounds for her first double-dou­ rebounding category taking 43 boards to welcomes back a veteran .252 for the team a year Zukerman will not ble of the year and Grace Anne Fath kept Cameron's 21. squad that appears more ago. have to go it alone as Loy her double-figure scoring streak going SWOSU will next play W ednesday, Feb. than capable of improving Second baseman Teryn as has brought in Brit­ with 10 points. She now has scored 10 or 6 at longtime rival Central Oklahoma. on last year's 17-26 record Mazurkewich, shortstop tany Strickland, a talented more points in eight straight games. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. in Edmond. a n d sixth-place finish in Keri Glidewell and third transfer from Paris Junior the Lone Star Conference baseman Stacey Creger College who will give North Division. are all back at their cus­ opponents considerable SWOSU hopes its gains tomary starting positions. problems with her aggres­ will land them in the top Meghan Browning will sive style of pitching. four of the LSC's North slide over to first base Add Kaci Carpenter as Division and earn them after being used last year a n o th e r s p o t s ta rte r a n d Bulldogs record a spot in the conference in the outfield. the Bulldogs will enjoy tournam ent for the first The group should again one of their deepest rota­ time since 2002. solidify a defense that was tions in recent years. "The big difference is one of the strengths of the "There are a lot of we will be much tougher te am . similarities between this another easy win m entally," Loy said. M eghan McGill is back team and some of our "We've got a really good at one outfielder spot and best teams," Loy said. group of upper classmen. is likely to be jo in e d in th e "They're a cohesive group Southwestern Oklahoma State It's their turn as lead­ starting lineup by a pair that really cares about University shook itself free from a ers. I th in k th a t is w h ere of freshman Ashley Duran succeeding as a team and determined Cameron University we will be improved the and Fallon Bradshaw. not as individuals. We feel basketball team to set up a show­ most." On the mound the Bull­ that will show over the down for the Lone Star Confer­ Headlining the list of dogs will again be count­ course of the season" ence's North Division top spot Wednesday against Central Okla­ hom a. Jose Garcia scored 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs to a 79-63 victory over Cameron Saturday in Weatherford. The win improved 12th ranked SWOSU to 17-3 overall and 5-0 in the LSC North. The Bulldogs will next play Wednesday at North co­ leader Central Oklahoma who is 16-4 and 5-0 on the year. Cameron, which was led by Leslie Malone with 16 points and 12 rebounds, dropped to 4-16 and 2-3 on the season. Garcia's three-pointer with 3:47 to play put the finishing touches on a 14-4 run and put SWOSU ahead 73-56 with 3:47 to play. The Bull­ dogs led by as many as 13 points only to see the Aggies fight back and get within five points on Nate Perry, 22, of Southwestern is guarded by Leslie two separate occasions midway Malone of Cameron University through the second half. Nate Perry scored 14 points and who had scoring from all nine players Clarke Hale added 12 for the Bulldogs who played. February 6, 2008 Back Page Page 8

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Sudoku: Number puzzle in which numbers must be fit into a 9x9 grid such th a t each numeral a p p e a rs exactly once in each row, column and each of nine 3x3 blocks