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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011VOLUME 85 � ISSUE 118

Walking to and from class on Texas Tech’s campus, freshman David Chambless does not always take the most common route — whether vaulting over a park bench or doing a “kong” above a bike rack — he does, however, take the quickest and most effi cient one.

Chambless, an electrical engineering major from Austin, is a member of the student organization Lubbock Parkour. Parkour, as the members describe it, is the practice of getting from point A to point B in the fastest and most effi cient way possible.

And at times, that mantra can receive some interest-ing reactions.

“Sometimes (people give me weird looks),” Chambless said. “They’re like, ‘What’s that guy doing?’ Other people that know parkour say, ‘Oh my god, that guy’s doing parkour. That’s awesome.’”

Kyle Smith, a freshman mechanical engineering major from Frisco, said parkour as it is known today was introduced in the late 1980s in France by David Belle and Sebastien Foucan. The discipline did not become popular in America until 2006 and in the past year has grown exponentially with “Ultimate Parkour Challenge” on MTV and “Jump City” on G4.

However, because of the popularity of these TV shows, Smith said, many people get parkour confused with free running.

“The best way to explain parkour is to say, ‘Have you seen the beginning of ‘Casino Royale?’’’ Smith said. “Be-cause that’s the most famous parkour scene in any movie.”

Parkour is purist movement — getting from Point A to Point B as fast and as effectively as possible, getting over every obstacle in the way, and it is used as a safety method, Smith said. Free running is parkour with more aesthetic appeal to it, such as doing a back fl ip off an object or run-ning up a wall.

Lubbock Parkour, which was made an offi cial organiza-tion this semester and recently combined with a defunct organization of high school parkour enthusiasts, currently has about 10 members and practices twice a week on Tech’s campus, Smith said. The members aim to promote a safe and fun environment for parkour and provide students who are interested in doing parkour with others.

The organization meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays outside the library by the fountains and at 1 p.m. Saturdays at Memorial Circle, Smith said. Those interested in joining can contact Smith on the Lubbock Parkour group page on Facebook.

Pure Parkour

Lubbock Parkour organization members carve their own routes

Mass communications associate professor Todd Chambers has put his stage four cancer behind him and is using the experience to help educate those on the Texas Tech campus.

Chambers is the adviser for a stu-dent organization, Colleges Against Cancer, which aims to serve as the underlying, uniting organization for all anti-cancer-related groups on campus, Chambers said.

“Almost everyone knows someone who has died from cancer or who has suffered from cancer,” said junior Claire Tafelski, a biology major from Wylie.

With no known cure, Tafelski, the group’s secretary, said it was important for everyone to know about cancer and what can be done to prevent it.

The biggest preventative measure the organization is working on, Tafelski said, is the effort to make Tech a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus.

An associate professor in the Texas Tech psychology department has been appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.

Robert Morgan, a John G. Slaton Jr. Regents Endowed Professor, was appointed to the board by Gov. Perry and confi rmed by the Texas Senate.

Morgan said his term began in Febru-ary and will expire Feb. 1, 2017. Mor-gan said his duties include attending meetings in Austin four times a year.

Morgan said he was recommended to the board by a governor appointee. Morgan was identifi ed as a potential member, and he sent in his credentials. He said his area of research, forensic psychology, is the main reason he was selected.

Group aims to educate of cancer risksColleges Against Cancer seeks to unite organizations

By HALLIE DAVISSTAFF WRITER

Psychology professor appointed to state boardMorgan’s research is treatment related, led to appointment

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CHASE MILLER, LEFT, a New Deal high school student, and Kyle Smith, a freshman mechanical engineering major from Frisco, perform a kash over a railing outside of the Maedgen Theatre on Tuesday.

JEREMY PEREZ, A sophomore from Olney, performs a handstand on a railing outside of the Maedgen Theatre on Tuesday.

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By BRITTANY HOOVERLA VIDA EDITOR

The graduate school hosted its 10th annual poster competition Friday in the library to give graduate students the opportunity to present their research to the Texas Tech community.

Oscar Solis, an event coordina-tors, said the competition gave the students an opportunity to showcase their research where they might have otherwise not had the chance.

“These students have been work-ing tirelessly with their classmates and professors to develop research in their fi eld,” Solis said. “This program gives

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music performed by this Austin-based sextet, along with the alternative country sounds of Fort Worth-born Moore, a junior at the University of Texas.

Rachel PorterTime: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where: The Funky Door Bistro and Wine RoomSo, what is it?Indulge in fondue, steak or cheese-cake and listen to the acoustic stylings of local folk singer Rachel Porter.

Second Annual Drag ShowTime: 7 p.m.Where: TTU Frazier Alumni Pa-vilionSo, what is it?The Residence Halls Association co-sponsors its second annual Drag Show as an educational program and fundraiser with Gay Straight Alliance and PFLAG Lubbock.Wristbands will be distributed in advance by members of GSA on Wednesday and Thursday during the high-traffi c lunch hours in the Free Speech Area. Those with wristbands will be allowed entry beginning at 6 p.m. Doors will open to anyone else beginning at 6:45 p.m. The drag show will feature four amateur performers who are currently affi liated with Texas Tech and will conclude performances by six professional drag performers.

Celia SandysTime: 7 p.m.Where: TTU Museum, H.D. Jones AuditoriumSo, what is it?The Presidential Lecture and Performance Series presents author Celia Sandys, Winston Churchill’s granddaughter. She has published fi ve books on various aspects of Winston Churchill’s life. Her latest book, “We Shall Not Fail — Inspir-ing Leadership of Winston Churchill,” describes the prin-ciples of leadership that enabled Churchill to lead his country and the rest of the free world to overwhelming victory against Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II.

Raider Red’s One Act Play SpectacularTime: 8 p.m.Where: Maedgen Lab TheaterSo, what is it?An evening of original works by Texas Tech students, directed, designed and performed by Texas Tech students. Shows run at 8 p.m. through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday

The MazeTime: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.Where: SUB, Allen TheatreSo, what is it?Hosted by Tech Campus Cru-sade for Christ, Maze presents a unique blend of illusion, intuition, psychology, humor, mystery and danger.

Nelo with Hudson MooreTime: 10 p.m.Where: Blue LightSo, what is it?Come out and listen to country

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Boeck, a junior biochemistry major from San Antonio, said she hopes for the group to have the money to send students to Austin to begin lobbying for the change.

Though campus does have some rules regarding smoking areas, Boeck said one of the main reasons to remove all smoking is out of respect for those who have a personal, and negative, connection with the action.

“It’s going to be very tough in the area we live in,” she said. “But it will help with that respect, and students will realize what that does do for them.”

She said many students are more effected than most realize.

“The unfortunate thing,” Cham-bers said, “is we have students being diagnosed.”

Chambers, a six-year survivor of can-cer, said he has seen many Red Raiders deal with the disease, from students fi rst fi nding out they have cancer to faculty who have come out of remission.

“The main goal of every cancer organization is to help eliminate cancer,” said Chambers, an associate

professor and department chairperson in electronic media and communica-tions. “So that’s the goal of Colleges Against Cancer, to focus on educating the campus community.”

Boeck said the organization has three main purposes: advocacy, educa-tion and survivorship.

As part of the survivorship aspect, the group has partnered with the Hope Lodge since both of the organizations began. Boeck said Colleges Against Cancer helped set up the lodge and routinely returns to volunteer.

The Hope Lodge works as a free hotel for people who come to Lubbock in need of cancer treatment. Boeck said it was the fi rst in Texas and the fi rst related to a university campus.

Long before Colleges Against Can-cer began in Fall 2010, Relay for Life existed on campus. This undertaking, which involves a 12-hour event and numerous organizations, is planned and supported by Colleges Against Cancer.

Chambers said Colleges Against Cancer basically organized the event, even before the group became an actual organization. This year, Relay for Life will be held at 6 p.m. April 9, and all are invited to participate.

them the opportunity to present their work to other classmates and faculty members.”

There were more than 180 partici-pants at the poster competition from a variety of fi elds, including biology, exer-cise and sports science and engineering.

“We have over 40 disciplines that will be represented, including the health science and law school students,” Solis said. “This is a great way for our Tech graduate students to show Tech what type of research that were doing and what is out there.”

Mohammad Alwarawarh, a graduate physics student from Jordan, showcased his research on the biological system.

“I want to show my work and see if other people are interested in order to make collaborations,” he said. “Hope-fully by showcasing our research we can send a message to the graduate school to increase the funds in order to make the research possible.”

The posters presented in the com-petition were placed in 17 different categories, and the top three posters in each category received monetary prizes.

Paul Gifford, a geosciences master’s student from Riverside, Calif., show-cased his work of the geology of one of Saturn’s moons.

“I saw this as an opportunity to showcase my work and possibly get good practice in presenting my research,” Gif-ford said. “Hopefully this will be good experience that I can use in the future.”

Jessica Fry, a graduate agriculture communications student from Roach-dale, Ind., presented her research on the impact of media on college students’ attitudes toward agriculture.

“This is my fi rst semester in graduate school, and I saw this as an opportunity to do some more research and have ex-perience here before I would present my research at a conference,” Fry said. “Ultimately, I hope to be better prepared for future poster contests and continue to advocate agriculture.”

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“All of my research outside of the classroom is forensic psychology,” Morgan said. “My research is treatment related, and I concentrate on mental illness in the criminal justice system.”

Morgan said he believes his selection to the board will provide visibility to Tech and the psychology department.

Susan Hendrick, psychology chair, said Morgan is an invaluable asset to the department. She said Morgan is an expert in the area of correctional mental health, and this is the reason he was selected for this board.

Hendrick said Morgan is the first psychology professor on the board who specializes in forensic psychology as well as the fi rst member on the board from Tech.

“Robert Morgan works well with undergraduate students as well as graduate students,” Hendrick said. “It is great to see

him recognized by Gov. Perry and by the state of Texas.”

Lee Cohen, an associate professor and future chair, has known Morgan since Cohen was a graduate student at Oklahoma State University. Cohen said Perry reviewed Morgan’s application, and the governor was the one who appointed Morgan to the board.

Cohen said he does not know exactly what is next for Morgan, but he does know Morgan continues to be a productive member of the psychology department. Cohen said Morgan is active in local and national organizations geared toward helping those with mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system.

“Morgan is becoming a role model for our graduate students,” Cohen said. “He is giving them an example of someone who uses their expertise in the broader socio-political process rather than limit-ing their work to service provision at the individual level.”➤➤predden@dailytoreador.com

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A BLOODY GOOD TIME BLOTTER

March 212:12 p.m. – A Texas Tech police

offi cer responded to a medical emer-gency at Wiggins Dining Hall. A student fainted twice while waiting in line. Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the student to the University Center emergency room.

March 223:18 p.m. – A Tech offi cer inves-

tigated the burglary of a vehicle in the C-1 parking lot. A window was shattered, and an HP laptop was taken.

3:18 p.m. – A Tech offi cer investi-gated the burglary of a vehicle in the C-1 parking lot. The vehicle’s tires

Multiple cars broken into in C-1 parking lothad been punctured, and a Panasonic car radio was taken.

5:43 p.m. – A Tech offi cer investi-gated the burglary of a vehicle in the C-1 parking lot. A window was shattered, and a Sony car radio was taken.

March 238:24 a.m. – A Tech offi cer inves-

tigated a theft in the Architecture building. Three containers containing 100 Apple software installation discs were taken. The room was secured by a numerical keypad, but several people have access.

4:56 p.m. – A Tech offi cer inves-tigated graffiti at Stangel/Murdough Residence Hall. Permenant marker was

used to write on the tile.Thursday

2:01 p.m. – A Tech offi cer responded to a medical emergency at the library. A student in a wheelchair had a seizure and was transported to the emergency room.

Friday3:32 p.m. – A Tech offi cer arrested a

non-student for possession of marijuana and driving with an invalid license in the Wiggins Dining Hall parking lot. The non-student was transported to Lubbock County Jail.

Saturday4:45 a.m. – A Tech offi cer responded

to a medical emergency at Weymouth Residence Hall. A student had taken

some type of narcotics and was trans-ported to the emergency room.

7:30 p.m. – A Tech offi cer arrested a student for driving while intoxicated at the intersection of Texas Tech Parkway and Indiana Avenue. The student was taken to jail, and his vehicle was towed.

10:30 p.m. – A Tech offi cer investi-gated an injury to a teenager that occurred during a fi ght in United Spirit Arena during the George Strait concert.

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PHOTO BY LESLEY LASTUFKA/The Daily ToreadorBRIAN EICHHORN, A senior management information systems major from Edwards, Calif., donates blood at a United Blood Services drive outside the Student Union Building.

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Smith, who describes the thought process of parkour as “mind over mat-ter,” said although Lubbock is not the best place to practice parkour because it is so fl at, the group has found an interesting spot for its meetings — outside the Civil Engineering building.

“It has climbing, it has vaults, it has underbars, which means you jump underneath the bar and slide through,” he said. “If you really want to, you could work on fl ips in the grass.”

For the members of Lubbock Par-kour, the discipline is about more than being safe or getting to a destination in a timely fashion.

Smith, who maintains his strength by lifting weights three times a week, said parkour has changed the way he

interprets the environment around him. “Before you start parkour, you see

a wall as a wall, like it’s blocking your way,” he explained. “Once you start parkour, you think, ‘Hey, I want to get over that wall. I want to see what’s on the other side.’ It kind of changes your way of thinking. Rails are no longer rails anymore; they’re something to work on vaults or balance on. Picnic tables are no longer picnic tables; they’re something to climb over.”

And that is exactly what Chambless and other members do during their daily routines on campus. Although he was involved in many sports from a young age, including soccer, lacrosse, football and gymnastics, Chambless said he never felt fulfi lled with them and did not realize why until he joined Lubbock Parkour.

“When I went to parkour, I found out that it’s because I couldn’t involve it in my everyday life,” he said. “With

parkour, you keep that mentality that no matter where you go, you’re always trying to fi nd the fastest route. Instead of taking the sidewalk, you walk through the grass — that’s parkour.”

Lubbock Parkour cofounder Sean Mayer said all parkour enthusiasts fi nd their own meaning in the discipline, whether it is about getting into shape, practicing safety or taking risks.

“Some people feel it gives them a little bit of freedom,” he said. “It’s all about fi nd-ing your own way; it makes you feel more free and more one with your environment.

I fi nd it more to be about having that potential that I never really thought I had.

“In essence, it makes me feel like a badass, and I really wouldn’t say that about other stuff.”

Mayer, a freshman political science major from Frisco, summed up the feel-ing he gets practicing parkour in just a few words.

“It’s a feeling of flight,” he said. “Sometimes I feel like I’m actually like a bird sometimes, without actually having to take a plane and fl y.”➤➤bhoover@dailytoreador.com