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HI: 89o o LOW: 68 Megan Laurie | The Houstonian Delta Xi Nu sorority spreads awareness about all types of abuse through t-shirts and setting up tables in the LSC mall area talking to students P2 Chance of Rain: SHSU student, Christian rapper Green: Food options on campus 10% opening campus concert today P4 leave students hungry for health P3 Volume 122 / Issue 13 www.HoustonianOnline.com Thursday, October 11, 2012

Voter identification information Living, voting in compiled via Gallup polling. conservative Texas Identify liberal: 17% JAY JORDAN Bricarell said that he is Identify conservative: 43% Staff Reporter undecided in this election, though he is leaning towards Texas is a red state. The Governor Mitt Romney state’s 38 electoral votes mean R-MA after his success in the Political that it is a massive victory state first debate. for Republicans in presidential “I won’t decide ‘til I am in Demographics elections, such as the one in the voter booth on November Obama participate in November. 6 or unless some candidate campaigns across the U.S. but On Nov. 6, voters will flock really messes up,” Bricarell mostly focus on swing states, to community centers, high said which are states in which the vote schools, and other public On the other side of the is undecided or unclear. places to let the Electoral spectrum is Chad Smith III, Texas is not a swing state. College know which set a senior Criminal Justice Candidates have not and will not Identify moderate: 34% of candidates they want to and Psychology major, who spend much time here because represent their state’s vote. defines himself as a liberal. of the state’s conservative voting Though, when it comes to Smith said he will cast record. Only once since 1972 has Texas’ history, which tends Stephen Green | The Houstonian a democracy, it’s not so much his vote for the incumbent, the Texas Electorate voted for a to be conservative, from Sam which party the candidate President Barack Obama democratic candidate. Houston’s famous quote “Govern belongs to, but which party D-IL. According to Gallup.com, wisely and as little as possible,” to the constituents identify with “As it stands, Mitt Romney’s about 45 percent of Texans President George W. Bush’s two the most. political practices and policies identify as conservative while consecutive presidential terms at Texas’ rich history and don’t align with my views as Twitter statuses, and by donating to 17 percent identify as liberal, the turn of the millennium. the campaign of their candidate. diversity offer a full view of much as Obama’s do,” Smith leaving 33 percent identifying Although the candidates the political spectrum. That said. Along with campaigning in lieu of as moderate. All numbers have don’t spend much time in states a candidate by either walking door to diversity is exemplified at Sam Gov. Romney and Pres. remained consistent over the last that have already decided who Houston State University. Obama participate in door or sparking political conversation, three years. they’re voting for, the campaign donating to a campaign is another way Alex Bricarell, a third-year campaigns across the U.S. but Our state’s dedication to the for both parties is still important Geography major, sees himself mostly focus on swing states, to be politically active. Chad Smith Republican Party cannot be there. Decided voters show and Alex Bricarell both said they have as a fiscal conservative and a which are states in which the attributed to one reason. their political ideology through social libertarian. vote is undecided or unclear. One possibility could do with bumper stickers, Facebook and — TEXAS, page 2 Sorority raises awareness for breast cancer SOPHIE NELSON it early enough,” Turner said. “The Staff Reporter Health Center offers free exams and you can never start self-exams The waves of blistering heat too young. Be aware of your body washed over both the players on because awareness can save your the field and the parents in the life.” stands. Sweat poured off everyone, Courtney Rothe, the Vice adding to the discomfort that few President of ZTA, detailed how things besides watching a July the cause became the national softball game can bring. Both the philanthropy of ZTA, saying it children and their parents grew was because “the issue touches tired of wiping away the endless so many women, including perspiration. members of ZTA. We felt that it Marcy Downum, watching was something we could relate to the display, wished she could and something that would bind us wipe the sweat from her head, together in the common goal to but to do so would require her to help save lives and find a cure.” remove the wig that covered her The ZTA sorority is hosting Photo courtesy of ZTA Facebook chemo-induced bald scalp, and breast cancer awareness events the accompanying whispers and PINK OUT. The SHSU chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority will host breast cancer awareness events the entire month throughout the month of October. glances of pity directed toward of October. They will be hosting a lipsyncing contest on Oct. 24 and will “Pink Out” the Nov. 3 football game. They “pinked out” the campus Marcy and her family were just and Huntsville by tying pink awareness of the body are in order not worth that. treatment, multiple surgeries and nurse Frieda Turner, a nurse at ribbons everywhere as a means of for the patients to have a good Downum, a breast cancer a serious infection, Downum was the SHSU Student Health Center. drawing attention to breast cancer. chance at survival. survivor recently gone into able to work on “getting [her] life Turner spoke to the audience They will be hosting a lip syncing “I am so very thankful that remission, spoke on the SHSU back together after cancer,” until about the medical facts of cancer contest on Oct. 24, the Nov. 3 breast cancer has the awareness campus Monday night at Zeta Tau it was revealed in August that the and then went on to further football game will be a “pink out” it does,” Downum said. “That Alpha’s (ZTA) “Speaking With cancer was back, this time in the explain Downum’s point that early game, and the Zetas will be selling awareness saved my life. Early Survivors” program. opposite breast. detection and awareness are the shirts in the LSC Mall area every detection is the key [to more Downum was diagnosed with When Downum shared her best ways to catch breast cancer in day from 12 to 4 p.m. for $10. All survivors].” invasive ductal carcinoma in 2003 story with those who attended its early stages. the proceeds will to the breast Speaking With Survivors also at the age of 36. After a six-year- the program, she emphasized how “Most of the people who don’t cancer cause. featured licensed vocational long battle that included the cancer important early detection and survive breast cancer don’t catch Students mixed on campus food selections BRANDON SCOTT There are also kiosks in the come in here real fast and satisfy opened in 2011 to replace Belvin, “We also have an executive Staff Reporter library, Lee Drain and CHSS my hunger. I think it’s OK.” part of the focus was to add chef at Old Main that will work buildings. Others disagree. Two other healthier food options. with students on customary “I think the options are good,” students leaving the Subway “When you think about diets,” Blackburn said. “If there Aramark provides a wide variety transfer sophomore Matt Hayes at South Paw said the options healthier food, I do feel we have is something a student is looking of foods services at Sam Houston said while eating a Subway weren’t healthy, but with being on- captured that,” Aramark marketing for, they’ll meet with the student. State, but student feedback on sandwich outside South Paw. campus, convenience is more of a specialist Jimmy Williams said. And if there is a better way for us eating options is still mixed. Hayes said he’s never been to Old priority. They were junior business “We found out (students) wanted to communicate with students, let Talking with students on Main Market because he doesn’t majors but requested anonymity, an available vegetable station, so us know in the surveys because we campus, they tend to be more live on-campus or have classes in since after all, no one wants to we have that now. We’re trying to value the feedback.” cognizant of price and convenience that direction. offend the people who make their find ways to reach students. With than health. Students tend to agree “The Subway is good,” he said. food. our concept, we’ve built it in such that there aren’t enough healthy “That and Quiznos are usually the Jennifer, who ate with friends at a way that you can watch us cook eating options at affordable prices healthiest and then there’s Chic- Paw Print, had mostly good things the food.” on campuses, but they are at least fil-a. But they also have salad bars to say but only gave her first name. Through October, students can available. like everywhere, so I think the “They do have a lot of offer their input regarding food The main dining locations are options are very good.” convenient options, I’ll give them services on-campus through the Old Main Market on the north There was also sophomore that,” she said. “They always have Dining Style Survey. The kiosks in side of the campus, Paw Print Courtney Campbell, who dined at something in every price range. Lee Drain and CHSS were brought inside the Lowman Student Paw Print. You can always get something.” in through these kinds of surveys, Center and South Paw. Those “Honestly, I think the choices Aramark said it’s addressing Aramark resident district manager places offer Pizza Hut, Chic-fil-a, are ok,” Campbell said. “If I ever all of students concerns by Brad Blackburn said. Students facebook.com/TheHoustonianSHSU Burger King, Subway, Tortilla just want something at night and communicating with them wanted more convenient, grab- Fresca and Sushic. Old Main is closed, I can just directly. When Old Main Market and-go places with shorter lines. Page 2 News Thursday, October 11, 2012 houstonianonline.com/news Delta Xi Nu speaks out against violence JASMINE BROWN Staff Reporter The ladies of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority hosted “Breaking the Silence” on Wednesday as a way to raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence. The group had a table set up in the Lowman Student Center Mall area from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. They invited people to make shirts with messages against domestic violence. The shirts were then displayed on clotheslines in the mall area as a way of speaking out against domestic violence and supporting those who have been in or are currently going through domestic violence situations. Many students took to raising their voices against domestic violence in this manner. Megan Laurie | The Houstonian “It’s awesome to see so many PLEDGE SILENCE. Delta Xi Nu put on a Clothesline Project against abuse Wednesday on the mall. Delta Xi Nu member, Gabby Hykes holds a pledge sign people participate,” Delta Xi Nu while Rana Banks paints an anti-abuse shirt. Historian Andrea Balderas said. “Everybody writes a message there are people just as well who working with Saafe House here in do something…defend yourself.” powerful methods of speaking on the shirts and it could be suffer the same thing they do.” Huntsville. Some of the shirts featured out against violence and showing inspirational so the victims know Domestic violence against “It just feel like it’s so sad that sayings like “Love ≠ Pain” and supports to the victims. that they are not alone and they women is one of the organization’s some women are subjected to “Rhomeo never hit Juliet.” The At 4 p.m., surprise special guest have support,” Delta Xi Nu’s national philanthropic platforms. such pain and so many women members of Delta Xi Nu really speaker Jolene Miller came to tell Fundraising Chair, Yenifer Ibarra The SHSU chapter of the sorority never speak up,” Baldera said. feel as though these shirts, as the story of her experiences with said. “There are people out there does a lot of work as advocates “And that’s the whole idea of well as some of the various other domestic violence, closing out the that know that they need help and against domestic violence by ‘Breaking the Silence’, speak up, original shirt creations, served as event. Supreme Court may alter affirmative action policies GEORGE MATTINGLY The implications of the three other white UT Law School News Editor case surrounding educational applicants challenged the school’s Admission opportunity and diversity have affirmative action program, requirements at Sam

caused several scholars to weigh arguing they were denied Houston State University The U.S. Supreme Court heard follow the State of Texas in on the topic. admission because of unfair arguments over the role of race in Uniform Admission Policy. “Diverse colleges and preferences toward minority college admissions on Wednesday, The university’s guidelines universities will not happen on students. A U.S. Court of Appeals which could mean a decision that beginning with incoming their own,” Marcia Greenberger, suspended the university’s alters affirmative action in higher freshmen students this semester founder and co-president of the affirmative action program education. are National Women’s Law Center, and dismissed the university’s Abigail Fisher, 22, said she • Top 10%, no minimum said. “If we don’t cultivate argument to create diversity. In was denied admission to the score on ACT Composite or diversity, the persistent effects 1997 the Supreme Court upheld University of Texas in Austin SAT I (critical reading + math). of often unconscious stereotypes the decision. because she was white. The case • 11-25%, a minimum and other obstacles to success will However, the Supreme Court Fisher v. University of Texas, score of 17 on ACT Composite result in too many women being in 2003 invalidated the Hopwood calls into question the use of race or a minimum score of 850 on shut out from opportunity and will decision, upholding the University in Texas college admissions, but SAT I (critical reading + math). narrow the experience of us all.” of Michigan’s use of race and more broadly it questions whether • 2nd quartile, a Others were wary of impacts ethnicity in admissions. In the affirmative action still has validity minimum score of 19 on ACT of the decision at hand on Texas majority opinion, former Justice in the admissions process. AP Photo | Susan Walsh Composite or a minimum score education. Sandra Day O’Connor ruled that “There were people in my class of 930 on SAT I (critical reading ABIGAIL FISHER. the Texan “Equal educational opportunity the university used a “highly with lower grades who weren’t in + math). involved in the University of Texas remains an elusive goal in Texas individualized, holistic review of all the activities I was in who were • 3rd quartile, a affirmative action case, accompanied as throughout the nation,” Thomas each applicant’s file.” The court being accepted into UT, and the by her attorney Bert Rein, talks to minimum score of 22 on ACT Saenz, President of Mexican ruled the school’s point system only other difference between us reporters outside the Supreme Court Composite or 1030 on SAT I American Legal Defense and that awarded minorities extra was the color of our skin,” Fisher in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 10, (critical reading + math). 2012. Educational Fund, said. points unconstitutional. said in a statement. • 4th quartile, a “Texas, in particular, has faced The current case is Fisher v. The University of Texas has a body. minimum score of 25 on ACT and continues to face ongoing University of Texas at Austin hybrid admission policy for its “We take ethnicity as one Composite or 1140 on SAT I inequities in its funding of public (11-345). According to the Los applicants. In-state students who of many factors in our holistic (critical reading + math). schools; because of segregation, Angeles Times, a decision on the graduate in the top 10 percent review to make sure the three Data released by the office these disparities correlate strongly case might take several months. of their high school class are quarters coming in under of Institutional Effectiveness with race.” Only eight justices will decide automatically admitted, and avoid automatic admission, that we add show that white students make The Fisher case joins a long list on the case because Justice Elena the review process where the to that with a quarter coming in up the largest percentage of of affirmative action cases where Kagan withdrew. university considers test scores, with these other characteristics students enrolled; the number the Court has traditionally upheld *McKinzie Brocail also community service, leadership including diversity,” Bill Powers, has dropped 8.5 percent over race as a factor in admissions. contributed to this report. and work experience and race in President of UT Austin told CNN. the last four years. The data also In 1996, Cheryl Hopwood and order to create a diverse student show the number of minority students enrolled has increased. Blacks show a 2.6 percent increase and Hispanics a 3.2 percent increase. ~JUMPS~

TEXAS, page 1 donated money to their respective candidate of choice. Smith elaborated on being liberal in a conservative state. “There have been people who called me a baby killer when I said I was pro-choice,” he explained. “I think that’s just the result of our political climate [in the United States].” He also said that, much like everything ideological, these occurrences are rare occasions and represent a small portion of the opposing party. Since the idea of democracy in the United States first came about, there have been differences in opinions on how the government should be carried out and how much presence it should have. After almost two and a quarter centuries, most Americans have channeled their political ideologies to fit the platform of either the Democratic or Republican Party. Often times these differences lead to conflict on Capitol Hill and in simple conversations between two people.

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facebook.com/TheHoustonianSHSU Page 3 Viewpoints Thursday, October 11, 2012 houstonianonline.com/viewpoints ‘National Coming Out’ day: Ask Ally ALLYSON WILEY A day to be normal Staff Reporter Dear Ally, Today is National Coming Out three major components. the world today. This is my first year here at Day. It is a day that is meant to First one must come out Don’t limit the lives of people to Sam Houston State University symbolize a growing tolerance and to themselves – to be able to be behind closed doors – on either and I am hopelessly bored. awareness of sexual orientation speak the words is scary in the side of the spectrum. Don’t require I sit around my dorm room and gender identity. Although this beginning, then kind of exciting. someone to fit into a particular and have nothing to do. I day was founded over 20 years To be able to smile at yourself in category because your brain cannot afford to go anywhere ago, there is still a stigma towards the mirror, after years of trying to prefers either/or. Don’t intimidate expensive. I was wondering if what it tries to accomplish. not even look, is freeing. people to behaving, acting, and you could recommend any fun As humans we want to be After that, people have to come believing the exact same thing as happy with ourselves. We want to out to friends and family. This is you, because there is just no way cheap things to do this fall. live our lives how we want – but where people generally get hung you could be wrong. Sincerely, RICHARD McKINNEY we often forget that this world up and frightened more than Today is a day for people in the Bored out of my mind has so much diversity. We forget anything. The more you care Contributor homosexual community to ‘come that not everyone is like us. That about someone the more difficult always been present on this out.’ It is a day for them to stop Dear Bored out of my mind, is exactly what today is meant to it is to come out to them. Their planet, in every culture that hiding themselves behind a wall. I can completely understand demonstrate. opinion about you means so much exists or has ever existed. There It is a day for them to step forward being broke and bored. Even as I think it is preposterous that that it would be better not to risk are 400 something animal and actively take part in their a senior at SHSU, there are still homosexuals have to ‘come out.’ the chance of something bad species that exhibit homosexual lives. To abolish the closet that has time where I don’t know what I think it’s ridiculous that they happening. Over time, though, as tendencies, but only one exhibits surrounded them and to obtain a to do because I’m broke. Here have to deal with it – that it’s not you gain confidence in yourself, homophobia. To say that today is a sense of power within themselves are some great spots around just accepted like it has been in you start to be able to share the new day, where people can openly that they can do it; that they can the Huntsville area that won’t other cultures. However, I will say news with other people. You and freely distinguish themselves carry on, that they can – and will break the bank. that the process is strengthening. become excited to tell the world as who they are, would not be – be happy. SHSU has many sporting Sometimes people feel dejected in who you are, and you’re happy to entirely truthful. Certainly, there On a larger part, though, today the midst of it, but as they work be that way. is a greater ability to do so than is a day to build a community; events on campus that are free through it, they become stronger That is the third step – there has been before, but we’re a system of individuals who to attend. They are usually jam- people. They find more clarity living; walking around with the not completely there yet. take pride in what makes them packed with action and fun about who they are, what they are, confidence of knowing who you Today is a day to remember different. It is a day to smile at times among SHSU students, what they want, and especially are and being happy about your who you are. I don’t care if you someone; it is a day to laugh, to staff and faculty. Upcoming how to pick themselves up, be life, trusting that even if you have are homosexual, heterosexual, joke. Today is not a day to feel events include a Bearkat soccer happy and smile in life. a bad day, you’ll still be alive bisexual, transgendered or inferior or inadequate. Today is match against Northwestern Coming out is very personal. tomorrow. anything else. Remember who you not a day to have a sense of fear State on Friday, Oct. 12, Bearkat There is no easy cut and dry In today’s society there is are, know who you are; operate or worry. Today is not a day to be volleyball versus Texas A&M formula. There is no checklist for growing tolerance and acceptance with a sense that you are that, pressured. No, not today. Today Corpus Christi on Oct. 18 you to go by and nothing to outline towards sexual diversity – equally, other people may or may not be, is a day to come out as yourself – and the Bearkat Homecoming the journey that is before you. though, there is growing prejudice but trust that they know who they whoever that may be. football game against Nichols Commonly, though, it consists of and hate. Homosexuality has are. Celebrate in the diversity of Today is a day to be normal. State on Oct. 20. Many clubs and organizations on campus host fun activities Less means more that don’t cost a dime. The art program has many displays Stephen Green says it’s near impossible to eat healthy on campus that are entertaining as well as informative. Something is always going on in the STEPHEN GREEN located adjacent it is the F’real milkshake rates are higher than 36 percent. Performing Arts Center Editor-in-Chief machine, chips, cookies, and assorted This isn’t to say students aren’t trying. and the Criminal Justice candies. Quiznos even offers cookies and Also in the ACHA study, 77 percent of Many students ask in their first few department hosts talks at least brownies along with baked chips and students say they exercise at least one time weeks at Sam Houston State University, twice a month. The trick to sodas for drinks. a week, 36 percent say they actively diet “Are there healthy food options on hearing about these programs Old Main Market, the campus restaurant and 51 percent say they are trying to lose campus?” and free events is noticing style buffet, does offer numerous healthy weight. More anecdotal evidence suggests Fat chance. the advertisements around options. Aramark should be commended that students want healthy options. There are an incredibly few number campus. There are always for the diverse selection. Nationally, the Center for Disease of places for a healthy anything. This is sandwich boards around However, the problem with all-you- Control shows that those who have problematic for healthy student living. campus advertising fun, free can-eat places is that people accept that Bachelor’s degrees have a lower obesity Only four franchises on campus offer activities. Also each building as a challenge. Anecdotal evidence from rate than high school graduates and those truly healthy options: Subway, Quiznos, has cork boards where clubs students said they eat more because with less than high school educations. It’s Old Main Market and Sushic. advertise their upcoming they want to get their money’s worth. If obvious college students take health more Subway and Quiznos seem like cheap events. A lot of these events one student eats a 400-calorie meal, a seriously than the rest of the nation, yet it and healthy options but in reality they have free food! Total plus! 300-calorie plate, a brownie and a salad isn’t capitalized upon. aren’t unless one is diligent in ordering. If you are willing to go with ranch; the entire meal can total into However, most can’t afford the healthy A study published in the Journal of beyond campus, Huntsville has the thousands of calories. This isn’t healthy. options that exist. College students are Consumer Research analyzed people many nearby activities to offer The recommended caloric intake is broke. ordering meals from Subway (the healthy college students. My favorite 2,500 calories for men and 2,000 for The biggest problem associated here option) and McDonalds (the unhealthy cheap go-to in Huntsville is women, varying on body size. is that healthy options are costly and option) with the same amount of calories. definitely the movies. If you can The other food choices on campus are unhealthy are cheap. Those who ordered a 1,000-calorie meal get to the movies before 6 p.m., Tortilla Fresca, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, For example, Chick-Fil-A is the most at the “healthy option” felt their meal was it will only cost you $3. That’s a Einstein Bros Bagels and Burger King. popular non-meal plan location, in 35 percent smaller in calories than those total steal compared to the $10 Not even counting the convenience stores. part because it’s inexpensive. A chicken at the “unhealthy option” even though the they charge in most cities and On face their most popular items aren’t sandwich and fries costs less than $4.95. meal was comparatively the same. theaters. The concessions are healthy food choices. While Old Main Market, the healthiest The study also found because people also dirt cheap and are exactly According to the American College campus option, costs $7.95 for lunch, felt their meal was healthy, they ordered what you would get at any large Health Association, 36 percent of college $8.95 for dinner, and $10.95 for brunch. extra sides and drinks, or added copious movie theater. students are overweight. At SHSU, most Not the easiest to afford for a college amounts of sauce and cheese. This actually Another great perk of students come from the Houston area, student twice-a-day, five days a week. made customers eat 131 percent more Huntsville would have to be which consistently ranks in the top five Aramark and the university need to take in calories than those at the “unhealthy the duck pond area located on fattest cities in America. Although there better steps in providing SHSU students option.” the Sam Houston Memorial is no research about SHSU obesity rates, well-promoted, cheaper and healthier Although the SHSU Subway doesn’t Museum grounds. The nice it could be assumed that campus obesity options. have all the extra options as far as dessert, weather we’ve been having makes the pond scene ideal and it’s within walking distance of Changing old Drinking pumpkin Changing from Nike campus. There are many geese, habits to new habits. spice lattes shorts to yoga pants chickens and ducks hanging -Dewanna Jackson -Ashley Prchlik -Chelsea Williams around to feed and watch. Just grab some stale bread you have lying around and head down to the pond. It’s also a great spot for cheap dates and romantic strolls; definitely a must-see in Huntsville. The key is just to get out of your dorm room and explore. Huntsville has a lot to offer if

to do in the fall? you just take the time to look. Sincerely, Ally Word on the Street What is your favorite thing

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Thanks to The One Group, Miles is able to SAMANTHA MCCARL bring his talents to Sam Houston. Copy Editor Thursday at 8 p.m. Miles is throwing a free concert at the Old Main Pit at Austin Hall. Miles has always been inspired by hip-hop as a culture. He was Four members of the Houston first drawn to music when he Symphony joined SHSU’s purchased a cassette tape by A Director of Collaborative Tribe Called Quest at a store Studies for a stunning three- when he was 15 years old. He also piece recital on Monday in the wore out his parents’ Beastie Boys Performing Arts Centre. tape. Miles was also inspired by These fine performers have . performed in Carneige Hall in “He just made me want to be a New York, recorded CDs and rapper,” Miles said. travelled the world. The Houston As time went on, he became Symphony members included more involved with his music. violinists and sisters Rodica What originally was a young boy Oancea-Gonzales and Mihaela drawn to music transformed Oancea-Frusina, Wei Jiang into a Christian artist sharing his on viola and Jeffery Butler on passion with everyone. cello. The pianist for the recital provided by Cody Miles is SHSU’s own Dr. Ilonka Rus- “I really didn’t fall in love with SHARE THE PASSION. Cody Miles has sung from a young age, being influenced by the Beastie Boys and Eminem. rap until I was introduced to mid- Edery. Repertoire for the evening west style hip-hop,” Miles said. means I’m supposed to tell you hop group from Portland. It’s hits from his first two albums. He consisted of Ann Karen Gebuhr’s “Atmosphere, Aesop Rock and the that we have a target audience and composed of Braille, Odd Thomas has been working on new tracks Arcane Vistas, Ludwig van whole rhymesayer’s crew really we communicate particularly to and Courtland Urbano. They just for this concert. Beethoven’s Piano Trio in E flat changed and inspired me.” that audience. But, it never ends were featured on ’s last mix “I’ve been making music for a major, Op. 1, No. 1, and Robert Originally, Miles started his up like that. We see a lot of church tape, , and they while now. Saiza Inc. is gearing Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E Christian rap career in a band kids, which makes sense, but they produced Propaganda’s last album, up for my third release,” Miles flat Major, Op. 44. called Kenosis. After his career only make up half of the audience. Excellent. They’re phenomenal said. “Music is one of those things The audience was held captive with Kenosis came to an end, This is a hip-hop show. We want rappers. They will remake you you just can’t choose to do. I do it by the masterful, delicate way Miles decided to continue with his to reach people who love hip-hop think everything you’ve ever because I wouldn’t know what to Oancea-Gonzales and Rus made passions and go solo. like me.” thought about rap. do with myself if I didn’t do it. It’ll their instruments sing on Arcane Miles hopes to inspire his Sponsored by Monster drinks, Miles is really excited to see his always be a part of my life.” Vistas. Not a sound came from listeners through a message this concert is completely free. message spread across campus not Miles is not alone in the the audience. The only extraneous everyone can hear. From the food to the Monster only to Christian students, but to planning of this event. Monster noise was the product of sheet “We hope that students will drinks and the music, just come those who love to listen to music. Energy Drinks is sponsoring music pages turning on stage. ask themselves serious questions and enjoy. “I am so excited about this this concert and there are many The second vista gave the about spirituality,” Miles said. Miles will be opening with DJ concert,” Miles said. “I suppose in organizations, sororities and audience a taste of prepared piano “We also hope that students will Sermon for from terms of scale and professionalism, campus ministries on campus and a modern play style. Rus consider who they’re following. Portland, Ore. this concert is probably the only that contributed to putting on this placed an object on the strings We believe that good leaders are “In the past, we’ve put event on campus that compares event. Come listen to Miles and and scraped against the strings good servants.” on concerts with Christian with Sammypalooza. Not that Beautiful Eulogy perform at Old with her fingers. The eerie sound Miles says that this concert will headliners Tedashii, Sho Baraka we’re trying to compete with them; Main Pit, today. The show begins produced developed throughout reach more than just Christian and Playdough. This year, we’re we don’t have nearly their budget.” at 8 p.m. but show up early to get the piece. students because his music appeals incredibly excited to bring This will be an intense concert your fill of free Monster drinks. The only downside to this to everyone. Portland rappers Beautiful and anyone who attends will enjoy You can listen to Cody’s new entrancing piece and performance “Our audiences are diverse,” Eulogy,” Miles said. it. album “Apocrypha” at www. was the flow. With short Miles said. “I’m a PR major, which Beautiful Eulogy is a hip- Miles will not just be performing codymiles.bandcamp.com. movements and minimal pauses, the vistas blurred together and became difficult to separate. DC Comics, Kia create super hero cars Piano Quintet game the entirety of the piano quintet a chance to CAITLIN ADAMCIK all the net proceeds will go to Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman shine as an ensemble. Further Staff Reporter the program. Kia will also help and Cyborg will be the characters proving the delicate style of promote the program by making that inspire the different cars. Romantic Era music, this piece DC Entertainment and Kia customized “We Can Be Heroes” The eighth car will represent a was a fitting ending to the recital. Motors are joining forces to license plates, signage, collateral combination of all the heroes. On Piano Trio, representative create cars that are inspired by DC materials and in-vehicle video Kia cars were matched with the of Beethoven’s early works, the Comic’s Super Heroes, according displays. heroes’ personalities and traits to trio of Oancea-Frusina, Butler to a joint press release. “We Can Be Heroes” is a giving their cars special aspects. and Rus were guilty of nothing Kia and DC will combine their campaign that is committed to Kia will use their most but performing with the ideal powers to create eight customized help fight hunger in the Horn of identifiable and colorful models style for the era of the piece. With vehicles that resemble iconic Africa, which was launched by such as the Optima, Soul, Sorento, effortless blending, the trio further members of the Justice League. DC Comics. The campaign wants Sportage, Rio, and Forte. Their proved their masteries of their Provided by @PeterHa Jim Lee, famous comic book average people to get involved cars will have the iconic colors instruments both as individual artist and Co-Publisher for DC NA NA NA NA NA. Kia Moters and and donate to help and give hope and signs of the different heroes. players and an ensemble. Entertainment, put his talents DC Comics have released their first to the people affected by the “The Justice League reminds us Justice League Inspired car. Much can be said about the towards the design of all the hunger crisis. that when we combine our efforts ensemble and their talents, and personalized cars. The cars will be auctioned “This partnership will allow with others, we can create a world to have a small group like this The Batman themed Optima off at the end of the “We Can us to band these two great brands of change,” Amit Desai, SVP quintet sound like a full orchestra was released Wednesday at the Be Heroes” movement where together in an effort to make of franchise management, DC is phenomenal. New York comic-con. the world a better place Entertainment said. “The Justice Overall, the recital was well through the ‘We Can Be League characters look amazing performed and the repertoire Heroes’ campaign,” Michael on some of Kia’s best looking chosen showcased each musician. Sprague, executive vice and technologically-advanced It was a treat for the audience. president, marketing and vehicles.” This recital was truly a rewarding communication, KMA said. The cars will be revealed to the way to spend an evening. “And with Jim Lee’s vision public through major auto shows Giving this recital anything less combined with the efforts of and comic-cons in the U.S. over than 5 out of 5 paws would be an some of the best customizing ten months. The on-going New insult. shops in the business, it’s York comic-con, SEMA Show, going to be a lot of fun North American International unveiling these cars around Auto Show, Wonder-Con and San the country.” Diego comic-con are some of the Follow us today! Superman, Batman, events where the special cars will @TheHoustonian Wonder Woman, Green be shown.

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Sports Thursday, October 11, 2012 houstonianonline.com/sports Injured Bearkat shows mental toughness

CONNOR HYDE that comforts him during long Sports Reporter road trips, and reminds him to continue to be strong. “They thought I was paralyzed “She got me a bracelet that too. The only thing I could move says ‘Fear Not,’” Eric Fieilo said. was my head.” “It was our anniversary a couple Eric Fieilo lay numb and lifeless of weeks after I got injured. It at Bowers Stadium as trainers and just always reminds me to keep his wife Mariko rushed the field to my faith in God and don’t fear stabilize the injured Bearkat. anything.” “I really thought I was paralyzed In late September Eric was when I was on the floor,” Fieilo named a candidate for the National said. “[The trainers] thought I was Football Foundation National paralyzed too. The only thing I Scholar-Athlete Awards as well as could do was move my head.” being a semifinalist for the 2012 After proving to be a strong William V. Campbell Trophy; an defensive force in 2011 for the award that acknowledges football Sam Houston State University scholar-athletes throughout the football squad during playoffs, nation. linebacker Eric Fieilo’s senior In a report courtesy of season abruptly ended in the GoBearkats.com, Fieilo is one of season opener against the 35 NCAA Division I FCS players University of Incarnate Word with on the list as well as being one of one bad tackle. three players from the Southland “The play was a pass play and Conference. I was coming in from the back “I was really blessed to be to make the tackle,” the injured in it,” Eric Fieilo said. “It was linebacker said. “As I was coming something extra God had blessed in from the back I just dove with me with.” my head down and got hit on top Currently Eric is finishing his last year as a Criminal Justice of my head and just lost feeling Connor Hyde | The Houstonian from my neck down.” major and is expecting to pursue FAMILY STRENGTH. Mariko Fieilo (left) daughter Alisi Fieilo (center), and Eric Fieilo (right) remain close after his Master’s degree here at SHSU. Fieilo’s wife was one of the first Eric’s season ending injury against The University of the Incarnate Word. on the turf when the play stopped. With his degree his ultimate goal is to become an FBI detective, but The stadium was silent as the fear to put the helmet back on, but is strings and even the starters if I Together, Mariko and Alisi first he must begin in local forces. her husband was dead hushed the limited to minimum use of his see any little thing that is wrong.” Fieilo, also known as Kat after the “I really want to become a crowd and the sidelines. neck until January. Bearkats, attend each home game police officer back home in Euless “I remember I could hear a pin “I just walk around,” Eric Fieilo Outside of the gridiron, the to watch Eric on the field. because I feel like Euless the city drop and all I could hear was my said. “I just make sure I’m moving senior linebacker juggles married “She loves [the games],” and the community has done a heart beating,” Mariko Fieilo said. my head around and using it by life, work and his studies. Mariko Fieilo said. “She goes lot for me and my family since I “I wasn’t even sure he was alive.” doing a stretch here and a stretch Eric and Mariko Fieilo have wild.” was young,” he said. “I want to go Once the linebacker was able to there for my neck. I can’t lift, I been married for two years as Being the wife of a college back and give back to the city.” respond, her distress dissipated can’t run, I can’t do any kind of high school sweethearts from football player, Mariko’s time The linebacker has an uncle as her husband spoke. “I figured activity until January.” Trinity High School in Euless, with her husband is limited. that is an FBI detective and he might be paralyzed,” she said. Although the senior Bearkat Texas. While Eric’s schedule “It took some time for me to encouraged him to pursue working “All I need[ed] was his voice.” is restricted to participate during is congested with football, adapt to his new busy schedule in the government sector. Eric Fieilo was rushed to practice, he continues to retain the working for the University Police with football, school, and also “He’s the one that motivated me Huntsville Memorial Hospital role as a mentor and leader within Department, and school, Mariko work. But I asked him to promise and got me going into [criminal during the game where he the SHSU defense. is a stay at home mother with their me to give me just 15 minutes justice]. My uncle came to visit us underwent an MRI when doctors “I’m just trying to be a positive 19-month old daughter Alisi. before we go to sleep,” Mariko [when I was younger] and he was concluded he suffered a herniated role model to the younger guys “[Alisi] is always there for me,” Fieilo said. “As long as I have my telling us stories about what was disk between the C3 and C4 coming up as well as everyone Mariko Fieilo said. “Even though 15-minutes every day I’m good.” going on…I was really interested vertebrae in his neck, ending his else on the team,” Eric Fieilo said. she doesn’t know what I’m saying “I want to spend as much time in it.” season. “I’m trying everything that I can to her she laughs sometimes when as I can with my wife,” Eric It is that motivation that will Four weeks after the season do by calling out the signals to the I talk to her. We have a really close Fieilo said. “I just want to have keep Eric focused on his studies opener, Eric Fieilo is anxious defense, coaching up the second mommy, daughter relationship.” alone time with just us two with no school, no football, and no and on returning to the gridiron. work. Being a college student This season Eric was redshirted and working and playing football so he’s eligible for the 2013 just takes up my whole schedule. schedule. Until then he’ll remain There’s very little time that I get close to his family and continue to to spend with my wife.” be a leader on the SHSU football Although their time is limited squad. to mere 15-minutes each day, the busy linebacker wears a bracelet Takin’ it to Thibodaux JEREMY KLEIVER defensive movement for the Staff Reporter Colonels, but leads the Southland Conference with 12.25 tackles per Axed the ‘Jacks in front of game. 26,185 fans on an NFL stage. “Defensively they present a bit Earned SportsCenter’s #2 top of a challenge in the fact that they play of the day. Ranked 8th in the run a different type of defense,” nation in the FCS coaches poll. Coach Fritz said. “They’re a 3-4 Swept the Southland Conference defense and that’s really unique… player of the week honors with but there are some adjustments offensive, defensive and special we’ve been making...they’re very teams recognition. It’s safe to say: talented defensively. They really We came, we saw, we ate ‘em up. run around and play hard, with The Sam Houston State a lot of blitzing from different Football team (3-2 overall, 1-1 angles.” SLC) looks to carry over their Nicholls State quarterback, recent positive momentum Landry Klann, is second in the into week six, as they head east Southland Conference with a to take on the Nicholls State passer rating of 143.6; while the Colonels (1-3 overall, 0-1 SLC) in Colonels’ ground-eaters rank Thibodaux, La. this Saturday. third in the conference averaging The Colonels have developed 183 rushing yards per game. the habit of dropping Southland “Offensively, they’re able to Conference contests, losing their put stuff together,” Fritz said. eighth consecutive league match- “They were up 14-13 over Central up against Central Arkansas last Arkansas at the half, but just didn’t Saturday. Even though Bearkat finish. Same thing happened to us Nation is riding high off the “W” up there. (Nicholls State) is a very at Reliant Stadium, the football good team that is well coached, so team remains fixated on the task it should be a good challenge for at hand- not taking the forces of u s”. Nicholls State lightly. Meanwhile, Bearkat front- “They’re a much improved ball runner Brian Bell sits second all- club…we talked to our guys about time in the SHSU record books it, every win is equal- it counts as with 5,139 total yards of offense just one,” Coach Willie Fritz said. (1,021 yards behind former QB “Even though last week’s Rhett Bomar). The fundamental win was against our rival, we weapon in the Sam Houston don’t count that as two wins, we stable, Timothy Flanders, just count it as one. So this game is earned a school record 18th career just as important—If not more 100-yard game; making rushing important—than the last one. for triple digits almost a part of his I don’t know why or how we weekly routine. On Special Forces, wouldn’t have the proper focus the consistency of Kicker Miquel for this game.” “automatic” Antonio has landed By keeping perspective and him at 243 career points (120 PAT maintaining a “1-0 record every and 41 FG), just 15 points shy of week” attitude, the men in orange record holder Billy Hayes (1985- remain level-headed. 88). Nicholls State linebacker, The Bearkats aim to close out Jordan Piper, recorded the most their five-game road trip with tackles in a game in the FCS this another “1-0 week” by notching season, wrapping up 23 take- their seventh straight win against downs against UCA Saturday. Nicholls State Saturday at 6pm. Piper not only spearheads the Page 6 Thursday, October 11, 2012

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