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According to the National Coff ee Association (NCAUSA.org), 49 percent of Americans 18 or older drink some type of coff ee beverage daily, and many of them are waiting in lines at specialty coff ee retailers to get their fi x.

We don’t just want it; we need it.When incoming freshmen and returning

students enter North Shepler, they will be greeted with the unmistakable aroma of freshly brewed coff ee. Yes, North Shepler can now boast of its very own coff ee shop. Residents will no longer have to hike all the way to the Student Union for that fi rst cup of joe; students will no longer have to drive to the local Circle K for that much needed cappuccino.

Th e as-yet unnamed store is operated by Sodexho, also responsible for the Shepler cafeteria and the Student Union food court.

Manager David French spoke about this new endeavor.

“Th is is a service for the students,” French said. “As we make improvements, such as adding new furniture and a plasma television set, students will have a comfortable place to come and relax or study while enjoying a great cup of Starbucks coff ee.”

While some believe that daily coff ee intake may be unhealthy, Martha McKittrick (coff eescience.org), a certifi ed diabetes educator and registered dietitian with New York-Presbyterian Hospital, believes diff erently.

An avid cyclist, she said, “Although most of us think of food as mere fuel to help maintain our health and help us perform the activities we need or want to accomplish, food can have an enormous impact on how well we think and what kind of mood we’re in. A number of important studies have shown that coff ee (not decaff einated) may make you more alert and even boost your learning abilities and powers of reasoning.”

By Kenny ScarleStaff Writer

Coff ee shop open for business

Please see COFFEE SHOP, page 8

For freshmen just beginning their college careers, college life can be scary. Will I fi t in? How am I going to keep up with my studies? How is this going to prepare me for the real world?

Brian Hawkins, chapter president of the Interfraternity Council at Cameron University, Phi Lambda Chi, has the answers to those questions.

“It is all about brotherhood,” he said. “Th is organization is based around the idea of helping a brother in need. When one of us needs help in our school work, we are there to help. When someone needs help in his personal life, we are there.”

Hawkins said the bonds made are life-long.“We have brothers who continue to work with

us after graduation,” he said. “Th e bonds you form

here are for a lifetime.”Th e word “fraternity” has diff erent meanings

for diff erent people. Th e Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary states that it is, “the quality or condition of being brothers; or brotherliness.”

Th at is the motto of Phi Lambda Chi. Founded in 1925, when a close-knit group of young men decided that they wanted to make a diff erence in their own lives and the lives of those around them, the movement was so successful that, in 1939, the national chapter was formed.

Th is summer, the CU chapter signed its charter, and Harrison Watts, criminal justice assistant professor and faculty advisor to the Phi Lambda Chi, couldn’t be more excited.

“When I was in school, I wasn’t able to participate in a fraternity, due to family obligations,” Watts said. “I thoroughly enjoy participating in this organization. Th ey are all

about brotherhood, leadership skills, and helping the community – guys holding themselves and each other to a higher set of standards than the next. It’s about doing just a little better than the next guy.”

Watts said membership is open to everyone. “Th ere are many diff erent types of men in

this organization, from cowboys to skater guys,” he said. “We want to represent everyone, from every university department to every walk of life. We celebrate our commonalities as well as our diff erences.”

For fraternities and sororities alike, the “Animal House” days are over, including the tradition of hazing.

“But remember, the days of hazing are over,” Watts said.

New fraternity recruits brothers

Failure is no longer the only option

No one likes an “F,” especially on a college transcript. Nor does anyone want to be constantly reminded that they’ve failed at something in life – particularly when that failure could have just as easily been prevented.

Enter Cameron University to the rescue. Aware of the small but signifi cant number of students who unwittingly succumb to an “F” every semester end, the university has decided to implement a

campus-wide early detection system for students who may be in danger of making that failing grade.

Th is summer, the new system was given a test drive by a handful of selected

professors. English Professor Doug Park was one of them.

“Th e system was designed to keep students from potentially failing a course,” Park said. “Th e way it works is simple. If someone appears to be having some diffi culty in class, has not turned in assignments or has simply disappeared, we log on to CAMSIS and ‘press a button’ which prompts the Registrar’s offi ce to send a letter to that student.

“Th is summer, the pilot system helped a great deal. Previously, almost every semester, I have had a few people who just disappear from class; and, in every one of those cases, I’ve had no other choice but to assign a grade of “F.”

“Th at didn’t happen with anyone in the courses I taught this summer,” he said. “Every person who was having trouble or who disappeared from class received a letter from the Registrar’s offi ce, thanks to the early detection system, and they either withdrew or met with me to discuss opportunities to make up their coursework.”

According to Park, the letter is written in a non-threatening manner that advises the student that he or she may be in danger of failing the

course and that he or she should go speak with his or her relevant professor. Th e student then has the opportunity to take the necessary course of action – get serious or withdraw.

But how early will students receive notice of failure?

“A student can be notifi ed within the fi rst week, if he or she missed the fi rst week of classes or failed to turn in assignments,” Park said. He added that the response to the early detection system from the student body was one of gratitude.

“Th ose students who were check-marked didn’t seem to be perturbed by the letter. It is simply an attention-getting device. Th e letter is friendly and politely phrased. It got students’ attention without really worrying them. Every student in my classes who received a letter this summer sought advice.”

After a rewarding summer-long test stint, Park swears by the system.

“I think the world of this system,” he said. “In the past, I have sent e-mails to students with no real result. Th e system now does that for me. For the most part, it will guarantee that no one will fail the course due to negligence. Sure, anyone can choose to ignore the letter, but no one did.”

By Petulah OlibertStaff Writer

By Kenny ScarleStaff Writer

Please see FRATERNITY, page 5

Photo by Kenny Scarle

Good to the last drop: Patrons of the coffee shop enjoy coffee while catching up on some work. The coffee shop, located in North Shepler, provides students, faculty and staff with a range of refreshments and snacks.

Campuses display benefi ts of on-goingbeautifi cation project.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 5

Aguero brews an XC team. Moreno, XC inspiration, profi led in sports.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 7

Rock on! Staff writer sits down with the band Every Avenue.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 6

Columnist relates tale of frightening night on campus.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 3

Next Issue

Native Comanche language speaker fi nds inspiration for his artwork.

Photo by Sarah Warren

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Although it’s taken longer than originally anticipated, conversion of the faculty and staff e-mail system to Microsoft Exchange/Outlook is three-quarters of the way completed. Th e new system is replacing Pegasus.

It was anticipated the transition would be completed by October or November, but Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk Coordinator Sue Ellen Wilson said the high number of work orders have pushed back the date. She said the past two weeks have been the busiest in the past 10 years.

“We hoped for October or November,” Wilson said, “but we’ve been too busy.”

Debbie Goode, ITS director, echoed Wilson’s comment.

“Th is is the busiest we’ve ever been,” she said.

Goode said that Margot Gregory, Academic Information Technology Center supervisor, has reported over 500 student work orders so far this semester, coming in faster than they can be input in the computer.

Th e calls to the help desk are primarily password-related, Goode said. Students forget their passwords. She said the increasing number of users might also be a factor for the unusual increase in work orders.

“We have more faculty and staff relying on technology than they used to,” she said.

Th e decision to transition to a new e-mail program was made over two years ago. Goode said that when problems arise with Pegasus, fi nding solutions is dependent on support provided by volunteers

from the open-source community – support that may not be there when needed. Goode said that MS Exchange/Outlook is a more sophisticated program, providing users with, for example, the ability to share calendars, a feature unavailable under the old system.

“E-mail has become such a very vital way to communicate,” Goode said. “Th is meets the industry standard. It’s supported. Th ere’s an ‘800’ number we can call, and the Board of Regents and OU both use Microsoft Exchange. It’s compatible with those we do business with.”

Wilson said they hope to extend the service to students eventually, but cost was a factor in the decision to limit it to staff and faculty at this time. While actual fi gures were unavailable at press time, factors aff ecting cost include the expenditure for licensing rights and the purchase of Microsoft Exchange software, which runs on a server. Th e decision to purchase a new server has not been made; Wilson said they may be able to use an existing one.

According to information provided at the Microsoft Web site, Exchange Server maximizes collaborative productivity, including the ability to maintain shared address lists and schedule meetings by viewing “associated free or busy schedules.”

Th e University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU) use Microsoft Exchange; OU’s ITS Web page describes the benefi ts as including access to e-mail, group calendars and room scheduling.

According to OSU’s IT Web site, one of the reasons for their decision to move to Microsoft Exchange is “a reduction in OSU’s costs since annual maintenance costs for the Microsoft solution are less than half of the comparable costs for Lotus Notes and Novell.” Th e University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) uses Lotus notes.

CU faculty and staff are pleased with the new program. Peter Burke, supervisor of the Fine Arts Lab and Music Library, said he’s found it easy to use.

“It’s user friendly. I use mostly the mail, contacts and calendar features. It’s easy,” he said.

Lecturer of Technology Kristie Smith has used Outlook before, and is familiar with the program.

“I like Outlook much better than Pegasus,” she said. “It’s much more up-to-date and much more versatile, such as incorporating Offi ce documents with all of Outlook.”

Smith said the technology department is taking advantage of

the ability to share calendars with each other.

“I can access anyone’s calendar – Ms. Penick’s or Mr. Russell’s,” she said, “and see if they’re available to meet or not.”

Associate Professors’ of Communication Dr. James Hefl in and Dr. Ron Price use Outlook for e-mail, but they said they’d be interested in learning to use some of the other features. According to the ITS Web site, training will be made available for those interested in taking advantage of all Outlook has to off er.

Th e CU community depends on ITS to keep computers up and running. Staff ers supporting the new system include Windows System Administrator Scott Putney. In addition, a new position for an assistant to the network administrator

was approved. Th e name of the applicant selected for the position has been forwarded to President Ross for her signature.

Finally, Wilson said that student workers are a key element in the ability of the department to get the job done.

“We exist a lot because of our student workers. Th ey do a tremendous amount of work,” she said, “and they are a tremendous asset.”

Outlook good for faculty, staff e-mail upgradeBy Kathleen KellyCopy Editor

Th is school year, Cameron students have the opportunity to learn Chinese under the instruction of Ying “April” He. A Fulbright scholar from Xi’an International Studies University in China, Ying He was selected by Cameron as part of the Fulbright international exchange of faculty and professionals. Last week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Professor He for an interview. Th is is what she had to say about her stay at Cameron.

COLLEGIAN: Where are you originally from?

YING HE: Xi’an, China, pronounced shi-on. In China, there are three major cities. One is Beijing; that is our capital. Th e second one is a commercial city: Shanghai. And Xi’an is the capital of history and culture.

COLLEGIAN: How long will you be at Cameron?

YING HE: To be exact, ten months and one academic year. Actually, two semesters.

COLLEGIAN: What classes will you be teaching?

YING HE: Beginning Chinese.COLLEGIAN: What do you

think of Cameron so far?YING HE: I think that the

most impressive thing is that people here are really kind to me and they are so warmhearted. Th ey help me here and there, and, more so, I’m impressed by the mountain view out of my window. Th at is really fabulous.

COLLEGIAN: I heard that you are living in the dorms. How do you like living with students on campus?

YING HE: Actually, I enjoy living there, ’cause there’s lots of students around and I can have contact with them and get to know the campus culture. Th e only problem is that it is really cold there. I got a bad cold just after living there for several days. Th e fi rst day I arrived here, it was so cold at night that I had to put on my cotton coat, and I got a blanket.

COLLEGIAN: What are you doing at Cameron besides teaching?

YING HE: Actually, I am also learning. I am auditing some classes and learning from other

teachers. Also, I am making friends and getting insight into the American local culture. And, many of my students

who are learning Chinese with me, they are quite warmhearted and they have volunteered to show me around and to take me to the buff aloes and animals, and to some other places. So, I believe I can gain insight into this place after

several weeks. I have been here for only a couple of weeks. I teach two diff erent classes, and, after class, students will surely have diffi culty learning this language, because it is going to be diffi cult, so part of my offi ce hours will be helping them. We can discuss classroom matters, kind of tutorial. It is just part of my job.

COLLEGIAN: Will you also help students learn English?

YING HE: Yes. Th ere is a Chinese girl here whose English is not so suffi cient that she could understand the lectures, and has diffi culty writing English compositions, so I am personally helping her to study English. Naturally, I am a teacher of English in China. I teach them translations from English to Chinese and from Chinese to English, and I work as a part-time translator in China, actually. I know a lot of skills and techniques to learn English. In that way, I can just help her. Th e other day, I helped her to make a road map

for her study. We are just trying to help her gain further improvement in the semester.

COLLEGIAN: Where will you go after your stay at Cameron?

YING HE: I will just go back to serve my university. I serve Xi’an International Studies University, so after these two semesters, I need to go back to fulfi ll my task for them. I need to bring something American back to introduce to our students there.

COLLEGIAN: Have you been anywhere besides Cameron as a Fulbright scholar?

YING HE: I have been to Hong Kong for one month and it is my fi rst time here in the states.

Fulbright scholar experiences local culture

COLLEGIAN: Is this the only time you will be traveling as a Fulbright scholar?

YING HE: I hope I can do it later on, but this is my fi rst time. Possibly if I am doing fi ne this time, I can have another opportunity.

COLLEGIAN: What is your goal during your stay in Lawton?

YING HE: I hope that more American friends can contact me to exchange their views about China with me and we can simply develop a friendship, and I am sure that they can help me gain insight into this culture. Th at is what I want most here.

Photo By Angela Sanders

By Angela SandersFeatures Editor

Collegian Corrections

“It’s user friendly. I use mostly the mail, contacts and calendar features. It’s easy.”

— Peter Burke Supervisor Fine Arts Lab

and Music Library

In the Aug. 29 issue, Unix system administrator Greg Duncan was misidentifi ed as Greg Norman in the hacking incident article.

Aggie volleyball player Renay Carter was misidentifi ed as Ashley Rikard in a sports page photo.

Th e Collegian regrets the errors.

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When I fi rst arrived in Lawton, a Hispanic friend said to me: “Th e police here are racist.” Naturally, I was doubtful, laughing it off . He ex-plained that some time ago, he had been followed and stopped by a police-man while driving. When the policeman approached the car, he immedi-ately addressed my friend by his name, “Mr. Lopez,” even before asking him for an ID.

“Why is that racist?” I asked.“Because he doesn’t know me,” my friend answered.Racism was something alien to me. I’d heard about many experiences

of racism but was never fully convinced it actually existed; I’m from the Caribbean where a medley of cultural and ethnic backgrounds shapes every Caribbean person. No one is perceived as solely black or white, East

Indian, Hispanic or Asian, because no one is. Individuals, like their families are mixed – diverse. Th e Caribbean truly is the melting pot of the world.

I understood that my friend was the victim of racial profi ling; still, I didn’t think too much of it. But that memory came rushing back two weeks ago as my best friend and I made our way across campus en route to our home.

Th at evening, upon leaving the Fitness Center, my friend and I made a quick stop at the library to do some research. It was well before 10 p.m. – the library’s closing hour – when we began the trek home.

Dressed in gym gear, sporting water bottles and towels, we strolled past the Student Union and Nance-Boyer cutting across the deserted parking lot to the left of the Shepler towers, just south of the tennis courts. It was warm, and we were in no hurry.

Lost in conversation, I spotted a car, headlights on, parked opposite the business building. I recognized it. It was a Cameron campus police car. My friend, who is a freshman, didn’t.

Suddenly, the police car began speeding toward us, cutting across the parking lot with electrifying speed. Instinctively, I decided to run the few extra steps that would take me to the lawn, and out of harm’s way. But my increased pace only caused the car to increase in velocity, heading toward me. Realizing that the car was approaching too quickly for me to make it to the lawn, I jumped back, petrifi ed, bumping into my friend who had remained frozen on the spot. Th e car came to sudden halt mere inches be-

When Franklin Roosevelt said, “Th ere is nothing to fear but fear itself,” America was in the midst of the Great Depression and the talk of war had spread across the globe. In today’s world, the only diff er-ence is the enemy. Our economy is struggling and there is a vast and deadly enemy to fi ght. And while this is not World War III, it is just as important.

President Bush has hailed the “War on Terrorism” as a means to take the fi ght to the terrorists before they attack us again in 9/11 fashion. Not one American will forget that day when the World Trade Center towers fell and nearly 3,000 lives were lost, or the courage of those like Todd Beamer whose quick action helped keep the terrorists from completing their mission. But the question that lingers in the back of our minds is: “Could it happen again?”

England has been our closest ally in this controversial war. And on July 7 they paid the ultimate price for their alliance. Nobody needs to have the facts read back to them. Th e tragedy speaks for itself.

It is easy to look at something happening, like the attack on the USS Cole or the bombing of the

fore us, as if to cut off our path.“Where are you coming from?” the policeman said.“Th e gym,” we answered.“Do you have IDs?” We handed him our Cameron IDs.“You live here?” he said referring to the dorms.“No.”“So where are you headed?”“Home.”“Well, I’m glad you’re walking in pairs,” came the response.Th e policeman stepped back into his car and drove away.We stood still for a moment to regain our composure, mulling over

what had just happened, trying to fi nd reasons for the disquieting episode. My friend told me that at fi rst she thought I was running toward the car, not away from it. She had not realized it was a police vehicle, and thought that it was one of my friends playing a crazy game.

But if the policeman’s reckless approach toward us was one of genuine concern – seeing two young ladies walking home after dark – why terrify us in his attempt to do so?

Curious as to the policeman’s motivation, I put in an inquiry at the Cameron campus police offi ce. A policeman attended to me.

“Th e campus police can stop a student if there is anything considered suspicious about his or her behavior, like if he or she is walking through the parking lot looking in at car windows, or if they’re stopping people in the parking lot,” he said. “We ask for identifi cation at any time, to preserve the safety of the campus.” Understood.

Apropos the speeding car, he said, “If the car was speeding in the park-ing lot, that is wrong. Th e speed limit is fi ve miles an hour, and the campus police have the same regulations as anyone else on campus. We’re not sup-posed to be speeding.”

Could that be perceived as harassment?“If an action is repeated, yes. But one would have to hear both sides of

the story. We don’t harass anyone – not intentionally,” he said.Opinions are debatable. His fell on deaf ears. Whether it was racism,

an assertion of authority or simply a case of bad judgment on the police-man’s part remains conjectural.

Only one thing remains imprinted in my memory – my terror at being the target of a speeding police car.

Concern, or was it something else?

Petulah Olibert

Petulah is a journalism sophomore from St. Lucia and is a staff writer for the Colle-gian. She thinks the best of people unless faced with evidence to the contrary.

Marine barracks in Lebanon, and say, “Th at’s sad.” It is another thing to see it out your back window.

Yamamoto said it best, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fi ll him with a terrible resolve.”

It took a surprise attack on our own soil to bring us into World War II. It took a surprise attack in 2001 to bring America to the real-ization the war had already begun. For those in London who did not believe it could happen to them, 7/7 changed that drastically. Th e London terror attacks sent another jolt through the international com-munity.

When America liberated Af-ghanistan and Iraq, some people thought the war would be over. But these terrorists do not have a country to call their own; they do not wear uniforms of one color and march under one fl ag. Th ey come from all over the world. Th ey come from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Libya and other countries.

America has taken two of their bases and is in the process of con-verting them. Th e terrorists are wounded. An animal wounded is the most dangerous animal there

is. Th is war will be fought on for-eign soil. But the real battle is here on the home front. Just because we live in America or Britain does not mean we will be safe. Th ere are no rules of engagement.

Fear is a danger-ous tool when used properly. Nobody knows what these terrorists want other than to cause death and destruction on a massive scale. And while they can use all the bombs and the explosives they want and attack all the places they want, fear is their most eff ective weapon. When you begin to be-lieve you are defeated, you already are. We can fear the terrorists or we can stand up and say, “You’re not going to hurt me anymore.”

Th is war may kill thousands of terrorists and their supporters but there will be another line of thousands waiting to join them. America is afraid; Britain is afraid; the world is afraid of a handful of people with bombs. And each day that we change our lives out of fear, they grow stronger.

Th e world is being pushed around by international bullies.

It would be foolish not to be afraid. But when you are afraid and control it, you become stron-

ger and more resis-tant. Take the fear channel it into aware-ness. We are not safe, and to think so is naïve and foolish. Th e London terrorist at-tacks woke up those who thought the con-fl ict was over.

Th e Cold War lasted for nearly fi fty years. It was a time of fear and doubt. Peo-ple laugh at Rumsfeld

when he says we may be at war for many years. But it is the truth.

Todd Beamer is proof that ordi-nary people can do extraordinary things. We do not have to change our lives because of terrorists. We can live on as Americans and we can look the terrorists in the eyes and say two words, “Let’s Roll.”

Joshua Rouse

Our VoiceAid sites listed for Hurricane Katrina relief

Josh is a journalism sophomore from Duncan and is the A&E editor for The Collegian.

KRT Campus

The path of destruction: Portions of Highway 90 lie crumbled in Biloxi on Wednesday. Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc last week.

Fear: A powerful weapon in hands of terrorists

As Th e Collegian went to press, emergency work-ers and supplies were being moved into the New Orleans area to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Viewing the devastation, anyone will realize that rebuilding the communities and the lives torn apart will take weeks, months, perhaps even years.

Th e Collegian has rounded up information on ways for readers to contribute to the relief eff ort, in what-ever way they can, through a number of organizations.

Locally, organizations are needed to watch trailers set up at both the Sheridan Road and Quanah Parker Trailway Wal-Mart locations, and at Countrymart on 67th and Cache Road. Th e trailers will be left in place through the week for collection of donations to be distributed to hurricane victims.

Volunteers are needed at those locations between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Contact Jennifer Hol-land at 581.2209 or Courtney Hardin at 581.2217 if your organization would like to help.

To donate money or goods you may contact any of the following:

• Th e American Red Cross: Contact them at: www.redcross.org.

• Th e Salvation Army is set up to provide services to storm victims and fi rst responders in the aff ected areas. Find out more at www.salvationarmyusa.org.

• Feed the Children is an Oklahoma-based organi-zation working to send food, water and other supplies and can be contacted at www.feedthechldren.org.

• Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. plans to help rebuild houses of the victims. Find out how you can help at www.habitat.org.

• Th e United Way will help the aff ected com-munities begin rebuilding their lives. Learn more at http://national.unitedway.org.

• Th e Humane Society of the United States is helping to rescue animals and assist their caregiversin the devastated areas. To become a part of their eff orts, go to http://hsus.org.

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Th e time was right.Increased interest in

multimedia design coincided with the opportunity for multimedia students to work with emerging companies.

At the epicenter is the Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES).

Th e university began planning to move the multimedia design department from the fi rst fl oor of Howell Hall several years ago, but when the preparation of CETES began to run parallel with the growth and maturity of the multimedia program, the plan developed to house them both in what used to be the physical science building.

Professor Don Aguilar, chair and assistant professor of multimedia design, credits at least some of the program’s success to the cooperative nature of those who make up the department. He referred to a book given to him by Dr. Don Sullivan called “Th e Interactive University,” by J. Wade Gilley. In summary, Aguilar said he learned from the book, “before anything, if you are to interact with your world, you have to interact with the closest people to

you fi rst.”“I never said, ‘no’ to another

faculty member who said, ‘You know what? I really would like to learn how to use my computer, or operate the VCR, or how to use PowerPoint,” he said. “People got to know us, and got to know us as a friendly place.”

According to Dr. Abbas Johari, assistant professor of multimedia design, initially the program was very small, but evolved partly due to increased interest as a major course of study, but also because many who major in other fi elds fi nd that multimedia skills are useful across the curriculum, choosing the fi eld as a minor.

“Th ere is a huge potential for us to grow because this department focuses on many other disciplines,” Johari said. Many multimedia students come from math, communication, CIS, education and art.

“It’s like a center for many disciplines,” he said.

English junior Tammara Hoyt decided two semesters ago to minor in multimedia. She considers her writing skills and multimedia a good match for career prospects after graduation. Hoyt said she was worried about being able to learn new computer programs when she began, but the success she found in those fi rst

classes gave her courage. Aguilar worked with Hoyt to

determine her interests and goals, and then planned her classes accordingly.

“He has found a way to specialize and fi ne-tune me so when I go out there, I’ll be able to throw around things I can do,” she said. “He said it (combination of English and multimedia) will turn me into a golden ticket.”

Hoyt said she was pleased with the way the department focuses on student-centered learning, creating a custom program depending on the student’s needs and goals.

Th e move to the new building gives the department room for expansion.

“We’re a growing department and moving into this building gives us a lot of visibility,” Aguilar said. “We’ve had tremendous growth this semester with freshman students. It also gives us opportunities to deal with the emerging companies upstairs (CETES tenants). Our goal with these companies is to provide them with the multimedia services that they need to help them get off the ground.”

Students and faculty and the companies they work with will all benefi t from the newer, more advanced facilities on the fi rst fl oor of the CETES Building. Two computer labs, created to the specifi cations of the faculty, boast multiple wireless nodes, freeing fl oors, cubicles and posts from “spaghetti cable.” Moveable monitors and surround sound allow observation from anywhere in the room. SoftLINK class management software allows instructors to interact with students in the lab individually or as a class, by broadcasting particular screens, remotely operating or locking out keyboards and mice and viewing up to 16 monitors.

Th e labs and classrooms are climate-controlled with treated windows to fi lter out UV rays, and the walls are hung with artwork.

Th e conference room, to simulate a real work environment, has a pin-up wall for students needing to display scripts and storyboards.

An audio recording studio has up-to-date equipment and soundproofi ng for recording narration or music.

About coming to work each day in such a facility with so many features, Aguilar said, “I pinch myself – I’m so blessed.”

Not everyone in the department made the move, however.

Assistant Professor Karen Hardin, who is also the director of distance learning, stayed in Howell Hall, where the ITV classrooms are located.

“I maintain a lab to train online faculty and there was no room to move my lab from Howell Hall,” Hardin said. “I’m happy where I am.

Th e distance-learning lab in Howell Hall is a tool that allows me to interact with faculty one-on-one or in workshops.

Th e CETES building is the tool that allows the multimedia department to support Dr. (Peter) Abramo’s objective to enhance southwest Oklahoma’s economic development initiatives. I see

both facilities as eff ective tools – they accomplish their intended purposes.”

Th e department certainly has not slowed its growth now that they have plenty of space.

Future plans include off ering more sections of every class. Th ough they have a small cadre of professors, each teaches many of the same classes.

Besides accommodating the growing number of freshmen in the fi eld, the department is in the planning stages of off ering graduate programs. And, for those who are not inclined toward a major or minor in multimedia, but feel they could use more background in computer literacy to help them in any fi eld, a web literacy class is being considered.

“Today’s literature indicates we are behind in those competencies,” Johari said. “We, in higher education, need to off er web literacy including e-portfolio design and construction.”

It’s clear that the students’ best interests are at the heart of those in the department.

Johari explained his teaching philosophy; “You get one paycheck from here and another one from above.”

Be an Aggie Ambassador

The 2005-2006 Aggie Ambassador applications are now available in the admissions offi ce on the 2nd fl oor of North Shepler, at the front desk. The Aggie Ambassadors plan, produce and execute Gold Rush in the summer, give campus tours (fall, spring and summer) and assist with various campus programs. All events Ambassadors are required to attend are scheduled well in advance in order to accommodate work schedules and class schedules. It is mandatory to attend all events. Contact admissions counselor Charles Stanley at 581.2798 for more information.

Attend a career workshop

The average job search takes from two to six months. If you are nearing graduation or if you need to develop a resume to look for part-time employment while you are attending Cameron, make plans to attend one of career services fall career workshops. Resumes, writing a cover letter, interviewing and the job search process will be covered. The fi rst workshop will be held this Thursday at 2 p.m. in North Shepler, Room 312. Two other opportunities to attend a workshop will be offered at the same time and place. The dates are Oct.13 and Nov. 17.

Job search assistance

Beginning Sept. 8, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., Workforce Oklahoma will be in the Career Resource Center in North Shepler, Room 311 on Thursday afternoons to assist students in searching for jobs in the area, across the state and across the nation. Assistance with Oklahoma Job Link will be provided. If you are interested in learning more about how to search for jobs, please contact Student Development at 581.2209 to schedule an appointment with a Workforce Oklahoma representative.

Gamers wanted

Those interested in forming a campus game club have the opportunity to make your voices heard. Board games, card games, RPGs, computer, Xbox, PS2; all gamers are invited to contact Ken Walker at walker1976@pldi.net to discuss formation of a club.

Check out the Music Library

The Fine Arts Lab and Music Library is a full-service computer lab and music library. The computers offer full access to the main library’s catalog and databases. Color, black-and-white and 2-sided printing are available on all the computers. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Campus Round-up

Movin’ on up: Students attend class in a new multimedia classroom. Classes moved into the building over the summer.

Photo By Angela Sanders

By Lisa SniderManaging Editor

Multimedia, CETES share home

Do you know of an event happening on campus? Contact the Collegian at 581.2261,

or e-mail us at collegian@cameron.edu

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News 5September 6, 2005

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Th ere is something diff erent about Cameron University on both the Lawton and Duncan campuses. A variety of trees and bright fl owers welcome the students to another semester. Th ere are more benches and seating areas from which to appreciate the scenery or wait for the next class.

Th is sprucing up of both campuses is a result of the beautifi cation of physical facilities project. Th e improvement of the landscaping and surroundings has been going on for several years, but according to Harold Robinson, the director of physical facilities, picked up considerably last spring.

In Lawton, the fl ower beds have been expanded upon. In addition, new benches have been placed between Nance Boyer and the Student Union. Th e gas main in front of the music building has been covered as well.

Th ere have also been improvements on the Duncan campus. Seventy-fi ve young trees and fl owering bushes surround the newly painted building.

Director of CU-Duncan Susan

Camp said, “Th e sun had bleached some of the pigment out of the old paint color. It’s now an eye-pleasing beige similar to the Lawton campus.”

Although the trees will take some time to reach their potential, Camp said there have already been positive comments. She recalled that one student remarked, “Wow, we have trees!” An irrigation system has also been added to cultivate the new plant life.

According to Provost Emeritus Dr. Don Sullivan, the process is never fi nished; in fact, the landscaping template, or master plan, is still developing. He said that President Cindy Ross has heightened the project’s emphasis on making the campus look more traditional. Future project include standard lighting fi xtures throughout the campus, beautifi cation of Cameron entrances and parking lots, and renovation of the business building.

“Th e capital bond program will be used to renovate the business building. It was an old dormitory which is just not very compatible for a school of business.” Sullivan said.

A sum of $7.2 million will be spent on the new building.

Th e transformation of both campuses is being funded by what is called ‘Operation Green Th umb.’

“It gives the community and diff erent people that are interested the

opportunity to provide funding to the university. Th at may be to provide a bench or have a tree planted in their honor or in memory of someone,” Sullivan said.

Sponsors also benefi t from their donations.

“When a person provides money for this project they write the check to Cameron University Foundation. Th e foundation is what’s called a 501(c) tax-exempt organization. Th is means that a person who donates, say, a bench for $500 is able to take a tax

credit,” Sullivan said.Robinson acknowledged that

the project is for the public as well as Cameron students.

“I don’t know that it will do any thing for the grade point average,” Robinson said, “but I think people are happier and do better in an environment that’s pleasant.”

Camp said that while students have made upbeat comments in the past about the internal environment, she thought perhaps passersby weren’t so impressed. But now the public as well as students see that the campus is

well cared for. “People make their fi rst

impression before they enter a building,” she said. “When you park your car and you’re walking in to take an exam and you’re looking at things that are living and vibrant that can’t help but translate into your attitude which can translate onto that test paper, speech that you’re about to give or certainly that lecture you’re about to listen to and engage in.”

By Jessica LaneStaff Writer

Beautifi cation project well underway

“We aren’t here to make anyone earn anything or to prove yourself. We just want to get to know you, and for you to know us.”

Today’s Greek organizations are geared toward community service and leadership. Th e charities that fraternity and sorority members contribute to are one of the most important aspects of Greek life. Th e members of each organization at Cameron perform countless hours of community service as individuals, and as participants in chapter-organized events.

For Phi Lambda Chi, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is their focus.

“We plan to earn money to support St. Jude’s by working at the local Lawton Burger King and donating the proceeds. Our philanthropy is very important to us,” said Hawkins.

Phi Lambda Chi also has many other events planned, such as a date auction, allowing people to bid for fraternity brothers to take them to dinner and a movie. Th ey will also be involved with sorority mixers, formals and other Greek events on campus.

With 10 active members, Phi Lambda Chi is looking forward to Rush Week, Sept. 12-16.

“You will be part of a family,” Hawkins said. “We are just here to have fellowship with other men, have leadership opportunities, and give something back to the community.”

For information about this organization, contact Harrison Watts at 580.581.2951 or e-mail him at harrison@cameron.edu.

NEW FRATERNITYContinued from page 1

Pleasing to the eyes: The Lawton campus undergoes changes as the physical facilities staff works hard on their beautifi cation project. This project includes the CU-Duncan branch.

Photo By Lauren Slate

Photo By Lauren Slate

Classifi edsTutoring: Reading, writing, algebra and more. Caring, certifi ed teachers, positive reinforcement, mastery learning, diagnostic and prescriptive. Sylvan Learning Center, 351.9100.

Greeks are alive and well at Cameron. Th e Greek system is gearing up for its annual Fall Rush where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority can learn all they need to know about the respective groups.

Th ere are four groups participating in Rush this fall.

Th e sororities include Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Phi, who are members of the Panhellenic Council.

Th e fraternities are Sigma Tau Gamma and Phi Lambda Chi, who are members of the Interfraternity council (IFC).

Rush is the time of year that

Greek organizations do their heaviest recruiting. Th ere is more exposure for Greek organizations during this time of year than later on because of the excitement of the start of the semester.

Separate events will be held for the men’s and women’s groups.

Th e Panhellenic rush will begin with a pizza party in the Student Activities Building. Th is is a good time for women who are interested in joining a sorority to come and meet some of the members of the groups on campus. Women who are interested in participating in Rush must bring a photo ID to the SAB, fi ll out an application, and pay a $15 registration fee no later than Sept. 14.

Formal recruitment for

Panhellenic will run Sept. 16-17. Participants will attend parties for both groups during the weekend and will then make their choice of which organization to join.

Th e IFC rush will be Sept. 13-15, beginning with a football game between the fraternities and the men going through rush behind the football stadium at 6:30 p.m. Th e next day there will be a meet and greet at the Student Activities Building at 6:30 p.m. Free pizza will be provided for all those who attend.

Patrick McKenzie, a member of Sigma Tau Gamma said, “Th is is a day most people tend to miss. I thought it would be boring and dull, a waste of my time, but it wasn’t, and I look back and regret

not going because I didn’t get to know both groups at the time.” Th e last day of Rush for the fraternities will be an off -campus event where the Rush participants will be taken to another location to learn about the respective chapters in a less formal environment.

Julio Nunez, a psychology sophomore and member of Sigma Tau Gamma, said, “Here you get to meet all the members of the fraternity and get to hear stories about their personal glory days.”

Friday is Bid day where the men will choose who they want to join by accepting a bid. Th e event will be at the Student Activities Building.

Fall rush approaches: Greek life wants you By Scott PrattStaff Writer

See related photos on page 8

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A&E6 September 6, 2005

Giant underground bats, beautiful immortal witches, ghosts and goblins, oh my. Sound like a Halloween marathon on television? Actually, it was the order of the day for another miserable week at the box office. “The Brothers Grimm” and “The Cave” each debuted to mixed and sometimes horrible reviews. Even more discouraging were the reactions they received at the box office. “The Brothers Grimm” debuted at only $15 million, despite the star power of Matt Damon (“Rounders”), Heath Ledger (“A Knight’s Tale”) and Monica Bellucci (“Passion of the Christ”). “The Cave, ”starring Cole Hauser (“Paparazzi”) garnered only $6 million on its opening weekend. This all but seals the fate of one of the worst summer seasons on record. The Labor Day weekend marks the end of the season, with “The Transporter 2,” “A Sound of Thunder” and “Underclassman” debuting.

“The Brothers Grimm” is Hollywood’s version of the events that inspired the famous authors to pen stories such as “Cinderella” and “Hansel and Gretel.” Matt Damon is Will Grimm with Heath Ledger as his brother, Jake Grimm. Together, the Brothers Grimm travel from village to village in Napoleon-era France, ridding them of enchanted beings. Too bad the brothers are only con artists.

Their escapades reach the ears of Napoleon Bonaparte himself, who enlists them to rid a forest of such enchanted beings. It turns out there is an evil sorceress (Belucci) in the woods stealing the youths of the village to keep

herself immortal. The brothers must put their heads together to come up with a plan to defeat the evil witch.

Famous for the apocalyptic thriller “12 Monkeys” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” director Terry Gilliam helms this fantasy adventure. His feature film debut came in the form of the hilarious “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” which remains a classic 30 years after it was first released. His other films include the very strange but touching Robin Williams drama, “The Fisher

King” and “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.”

Although it does not have the quality of “12 Monkeys” or the laughs of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “The Brothers Grimm” still makes for an entertaining two hours. Beware;

it does drag on in places.

At certain points in the movie, it seems

as if time slows to a stop and the

movie will never pick

up. But those moments are few

and far between.

“The Brothers Grimm” is a good movie to see for just a fun-filled afternoon. But if you are looking for a good quality movie to enjoy, wait for the home video release; this one isn’t really worth the cost of a movie ticket.

The other fright fest to debut was the claustrophobic horror movie, “The Cave.” A group of spelunkers disappears in a massive underwater cave system. So with no more knowledge than that, another team is sent in to find these missing spelunkers. They soon find their escape route blocked and another presence they did not anticipate. Much like your cookie cutter horror movies, each of the characters is slowly picked off in different PG-13 rated ways by these strange creatures.

“The Cave” marked the

Creature double feature fails to strike fear in audiencesBy Joshua RouseA&E Editor

feature film debut of Bruce Hunt. He was the second unit producer on “The Matrix,” but had little or no prior experience in movies. It shows in this one. The plot sounds convincing; the special effects and scenery are spectacular. The only problem is the directing of the movie. In a word, it is horrible. And there is nothing to help it, aside from a few thrilling but predictable moments.

Nothing has debuted worth putting down your $10 at the ticket stand. Entering the fall season, the f lashy movies will begin to trail off. They will be replaced by more dramatic and Oscar-caliber movies. It looks to be another slow season, with no “Million Dollar Baby” to grace the screen. Perhaps we will all be pleasantly surprised.

Courtesy Photo

What’s for dinner: Jack (Cole Hauser) is attacked and mauled by one of the mysterious creatures in Screen Gems Pictures’ “The Cave.” This is just another movie in a long line of box offi ce blunders by Hollywood studios this year.

According to their bio at http://www.purevolume.com, Every Avenue, a Michigan-based band, has the most universal sound anyone will ever hear. Th e band gave CU students a chance to hear their sound when they played at the PAC-sponsored welcome cookout on Aug. 21.

Every Avenue is comprised of fi ve musicians. Dave Strauchman, the band’s lead singer and pianist is joined by Jason Letkiewicz and Josh Withenshaw, guitarists and backup vocalists, Cam Grenstiner plays bass and also contributes to vocals and Mike Govaere is the drummer. Govaere also records all of the band’s music.

Every Avenue has been performing for about a year. Th eir fi rst self-titled and self-produced CD was released in 2004, and it was produced in a studio they built themselves.

Every Avenue performed songs from that CD for the CU audience. Th ey also shared some new songs, including the unreleased track, “Trading Heart Beats.” According to Letkiewicz, it is his favorite and the best song produced by the band.

“It is the best song by far,”

By Lauren SlateStaff Writer

Letkiewicz said. “It took over a month to write due to chorus and key changes.”

“Trading Heart Beats” is currently unavailable at the band’s Web site, everyavenuemusic.com, but visitors to the site can listen to six other new songs and view photos.

When last checked on Aug. 29, there were 14,979 song plays at their own Web site. Th ey may

also be found at www.myspace.com., where PAC discovered them. At myspace.com visitors can view their music video and updates, post a comment and instantly send a message to the band. Eight songs from the 2004 CD can be heard at www.purevolume.com/everyavenue/music and fans can order the CD online.

Govaere got the idea for the band in 2003, forming it

with musicians he knew and went to school with in Detroit. Th e current members of Every Avenue came together as a result of diff erent bands breaking up. According to Strauchman, he has known Withenshaw for six years and Letkiewicz for fi ve years. Letkiewicz said that he worked really hard trying out for the band.

“In high school, I spent everyday playing the guitar, and

sometimes played for 18 hours straight,” Letkiewicz said.

His guitar means a lot to Letkiewicz, enough that he has put himself at risk to save it. During a show, the band set up crates to stand on so that the crowd could see them play.

Trying to jump from his makeshift stage, Letkiewicz’ leg went through the crate, causing him to fall. His leg still trapped in the crate, and holding his hard-earned guitar above him so that it would not smash onto the fl oor, Letkiewicz took the blow face fi rst. Th at experience is just one of hundreds from shows the band has performed. Strauchman said that he “can’t even count” how many times Every Avenue has played for an audience.

Withenshaw connected with the audience here when performing his freshly written song about CU. Strauchman and Letkiewicz also engaged the crowd in conversation and occasionally jumped from the stage to be surrounded by students. According to Letkiewicz, a major aspect of a successful show is having a good time with the audience.

“We do our part to give as much energy as possible and get the crowd to return it,” he said.

Michigan band performs for Cameron students

Photo by Aaron Gilbee

Rock and roll all night: The Detroit band Every Avenue performs in concert as part of Welcome Week activities.

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Sports 7 September 6, 2005

By Aaron GilbeeSports Editor

Matt Aguero is a new face at Cameron, but his impact will be felt for years to come as he develops the reputation of the school’s cross country team.

Th is summer, Cameron hired Aguero to be the head cross country coach. Originally from Poteau, Okla., population 9,000, his career as a runner started in elementary school. High school introduced him to a good coach and sprang him into the running program at East Cen-tral University. According to Cameron’s sports desk, Aguero made the ECU marathon record and qualifi ed for the National Track and Field Championships three times. He then fi nished his colle-giate career at Minot State University and was named an All-American for his performance in the NAIA national championship.

At MSU, Aguero met his mentor and coach Scott Simmons. Th e MSU coach resigned from his posi-tion to coach Virginia Intermont College and signed Aguero to be his assistant coach. In 2004 and in its second year of participation in cross country, the VIC program won NAIA Region XII and then won the NAIA team championship; it was the third straight national championship for Sim-mons and the fi rst for Aquero in a coaching position.

With Simmons, Aguero learned the fundamentals for a successful program are the athletes and their character. He said that hard-work and dedication are the two important qualities that turn good athletes into great ones.

“Basically, the same things that make for a good student are those that make for a great

runner,” he said. “So far these guys have the trait to be great runners, the capacity to do.”

Th e capacity to do has been demonstrated by Aggies showing up to practice at 6:30 a.m. and performing the drills that Aguero requests from them.

In developing Cameron’s cross-country program, Aguero sought out these qualities in the current team, but throughout the process, he

has been working on greatness.“If an athlete comes into the program and you go through

the motions, you can have a good program,” he said, “but to have a great program, the athlete must believe in three things:

himself, the program and the coach.”According to Aguero, mutual trust between himself and his

athletes like Frank Fleming and Matt Moreno has been developed. At this moment, he desires to continue molding his eight runners into one team.

“I feel like so far we have been able do that – these guys keep sur-prising themselves with some of the things that they have done,” he

said, attributing the surprises to their teamwork and being ex-posed to runners faster than themselves. “Some of the walk-ons

are running faster now than they have ever done in their life, and it has only been a week of training.”

So far this season, the athletes have motivated them-selves through comparison with other runners they watch. Aguero discussed that they have seen other guys push themselves farther physically than they have ever watched before. It inspired them.

Aguero also alluded to his previous experiences with Simmons. Building upon his mentor’s routines has en-couraged his runners to believe in the program.

“I tell them the training we did to win a championship is the same as what we are doing, so they think ‘I can be a

great runner too,’” he said.

A coach’s view on team development

Th e lives of CU student athletes

By Aaron GilbeeSports Editor

Matt Moreno has inspired his teammates in the brief time the cross-country team has existed, but he has problems keeping track of his room key.

Each morning, he and members of the cross-country team awaken at 6:30 a.m. to practice. Practice locations and distances vary, but they always circuit for miles. When teammates communicate with one another, their jargon consists of 400’s, 800’s, quarters and times as comparisons of how each performs. And they may forget each other’s names, but they always recognize each other’s breathing patterns. Th ese are the qualities characteristic of a marathoner, and Moreno is no exception.

Coming from Marlow High School, he was the fi rst to sign on to Cameron’s new squad. Moreno’s recruitment to the team began under former athletics’ director Sam Carroll before a coach had been signed to the team. Cameron competed against East Central

Lady Aggies earn hard-fought fi rst win

Profi le: XC runner Moreno

Photo by Aaron Gilbee

University for Moreno.“I was reluctant to sign with Cameron at fi rst,” he

said. “I had been approached by ECU. Th ey had a very respectable program.”

Moreno’s decision swayed in favor of CU. He said that Cameron was a better fi t for him.

In the summer, Cameron hired Matt Aguero to coach the cross-country program. At fi rst Moreno was uncertain about the new coach. To prepare for his fi rst competitive collegiate semester, Moreno was following the same training regimen he had learned at Marlow High School. Aguero explained to Moreno that he would improve.

“Two or three days after he signed, he called, telling me who he was, his background and what he wanted to do with the program. I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “He assured me that everything would progress throughout the season.”

So far, CU has off ered Moreno everything he expected. He said the classes are challenging and that embracing the surroundings and meeting his

West Texas A&M Classic Volleyball Tournament results

By Christina FryeStaff Writer

On Aug. 26, in Canyon, Texas, the Cameron Aggies tore into the 10th-ranked Fort Hays State University Tigers in their fi rst set of the tournament games, catching the Tigers off guard. Th e fi rst set score of 30-26 was a nice start for the Aggies against the nationally ranked team.

Led by junior Vicki Ibarra, who tapped up 36 assists, junior Tayler Turner with 17 digs and 15 kills, and freshman Veronica Reeks and junior Ashley Rikard, who together managed 23 defensive digs, the Aggies started off strong.

Losing their footing in the second set against the Tigers, they quickly recovered in the third, going in with a lead of 28-26. Th ey were unable to hold the Tigers back, losing 28-30.

In the fourth set, the Aggies

tried to hold on to a lead with help from right-side hitter, Tayler Turner, who had 15 kills and 17 digs, followed by freshman Alysha Pritt who added eight kills and six blocks.

Th e Tigers showed their experience on the fl oor winning the fi nal set 32-30.

Th e Aggies walked into the second set of games with their heads held high and tried to keep up the intensity that they had demonstrated earlier, but Lubbock Christian took over in three sets, with the fi nal scores 30-18, 30-25, and 30-21.

Pritt and Turner each hit team-high with eight kills, with freshman Veronica Reeks adding 14 digs, but the eff ort just wasn’t enough against the Roadrunners from Texas.

Aug. 27 was a new day for the Aggies at the tournament. Th e game was highlighted by junior outside hitter Rikard, who had 11 kills, 10 digs, a .333 hitting average and served two aces during the game.

Rikard, who was later named to the all-tournament team, led the Aggies to a straight-set win

fi nal score of 30-18, 30-27 and 30-23.

Coach TeAna Crutcher took advantage of the winning streak, using the entire Aggies line-up in the match-set against the Grizzlies. At one point, Crutcher utilized four of her freshman players on the fl oor at the same time, giving them experience in major tournament action.

Th e Aggies worked hard to come out ahead in the match against the Grizzlies; however, their next bout was against the hosting West Texas A&M Lady Buff s. Th e Aggies’ agility and talent just wasn’t enough to hold off the Lady Buff s. Turner contributed with nine kills and 13 digs, Rikard killed the ball 13 times and had a .200 attack percentage and Pritt had a match-high of six blocks, but the Lady Buff s pulled off the game set, winning three straight games, and forcing the Aggies to move on.

On Friday, the Aggies will face Western New Mexico at the LSC/Heartland Crossover in Austin.

Have any sports related events you want to have mentioned here?

collegian@cameron.edu

Please see MORENO, page 8

Image by Aaron Gilbee

Free Aerobics InstructionEvery Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 6:15 a.m.

Every Tuesday, Th ursday - 5:15 p.m.At the Fitness Center.

For more information, call 581.5555

Intramural Flag FootballTeam rosters are due Wednesday. Games begin on Sunday at Aggie Stadium.

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The Back Page8 September 6, 2005

Nursing freshman Patrick Delacruz agrees that this is great news for students preparing for a mid-term exam or job interview.

“I usually have friends over my house for coff ee/study groups,” he said. “It’s great that now there’s a coff eehouse on campus. Th ere’s plenty of room to study. And I usually have at least two grandes daily, so the location is very convenient.”

But coff ee isn’t all that this business has to off er. Linda Hudson, Sodexho employee, shared some of the menu.

“Th e smoothies are very popular, due to the hot weather. Th ey are very easy to make and go well with the other snacks we have,” she said. “Th e coff ee drinks, on the other hand, aren’t so easy. Th ey take a lot of time and patience to get ‘ just right.’ But it’s worth it, because I love the people and enjoy serving them.”

Along with Starbucks Coff ee and Freshens Smoothies, the store off ers chai tea, soft drinks, chips, cookies and a great variety of other snacks to munch on while studying or waiting for your next class.

Sociology junior Vivian Akpini, enjoys the frozen drinks that are available.

“I don’t drink much coff ee, but I love these smoothies and the other iced beverages,” she said. “Th is is a good use of the space here. By moving all the gaming equipment out and adding tables, this is a great study area.”

As the business has just opened, there are still many decisions to make. Th e most pressing one, of course, is an appropriate name. Th e Offi ce of Government and Community Relations is sponsoring a contest for the naming of this establishment. J. Adam Calaway, assistant director of government and community relations, provided information on how to participate.

“Submit your original idea by either e-mail or phone,” Calaway said. “You can enter as many times as you wish. Th e more original ideas, the better.”

Along with the honor of having named Cameron’s coff ee shop, the winner will receive a free DVD player. Th is is just one more “perk” of being a part of Cameron University.

To submit your idea, call 581.2392 or e-mail residentslife@cameron.edu. Be sure to include your contact information.

COFFEE SHOPcontinued from Page 1

Yummy: Lindda Hudson prepares a Caribean Craze at the new coffee shop in N. Shepler. The coffee shop is holding a naming contest for stu-dents to participate in.

Photo By Scott Pratt

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Green ThumbCameron and Duncan’s cam-puses are looking more lively as new plants, trees, and benchs are being placed both campuses. Cameron plans to continue working on both campuses to make them more eye appealing.

Below: Nursing freshman, Jessica Lindsey reads a book by Anne Rule between classes.

Right: Danny Maldonado, english sophmore, and Richard Campbell, biology junior con-verse on one of the benches outside of Nance Boyer.

teammates has been exciting for him. Moreno and three of his fellow runners have developed a close relationship, but Moreno still out-runs them.

Teammate and friend Nicholas Ackenback attempted to outperform Moreno during practice two weeks ago. He

described how he

quickened and slackened the pace, but Moreno never strayed from Ackenback’s side. Ackenback pushed the pace to ease Moreno off . Instead, Moreno overtook him, leaving him in the dust. Moments like

these have taught Ackenback a lesson in running.

“Push myself. If you push yourself, you’ll be 10 times better than you’ve ever been. If you slack off , you don’t build up. I’m trying

to go after Matt and not be left in the dust,” he said.

Despite being a team leader and currently

the fastest Aggie, Moreno

never lives down

misplacing his keys, especially when Ackenback is around.

“I think he has lost his key twice the fi rst week,” Ackenback said. “We went a to free pizza event to eat. We leave, and he thinks that he left it in his room, but it was on him!”

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Photo By Aaron Gilbee

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