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The king and queen will be announced Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Memorial Stadium.

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Voting opened Sunday night, Arriaga said there have been at least 70 votes cast so far, and there are still two days of voting left.

“We are getting high involvement, and everyone seems to come together when there are hardships, so with everything happening this semester, people are taking it to heart and coming together,” Arriaga said. “They are getting involved because it’s fun, and they are collecting donations for the hurricane victims and attending the memorial for Robert Grays.

A lot of students are experiencing anxiety right now, and they are coming to help with that.”

Last year, Lauren Gardner, biology sophomore, was nominated for and won sophomore duchess.

“I had found out that I was nominated for sophomore duchess through the email they sent out, and I checked banner because I was confused and it turns out I’m at 57 hours,” Gardner said. “No one has said anything to me

Marketing and Public Information 4352 s part of the introduction to HomecomPayroll 4222 President 4211 for Homeing week, students can vote Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 4226 coming Courtandon their portal Vice President for Administration Finance 4237 until FriVice President for Student Affairs day, Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. and Enrollment Management 4291 The Office of Student Vice President for University AdvancementInvolvement and Stuand Public Affairs 4782 dentWebmaster Government Association coordinate the 4324 23 Hardinnominations South (HS) court and will announce winAdmissions 4334 ners at the homecoming football game against Toll Free 1-800-842-1922 Financial Aid 4214 West Texas A&M on Oct. 21.

Graduate School Admissions 4920 Intensive English Language Institute Arriaga, coordinator 4609 According to Ruby of International Services 4344 student budget Registrar activities, the Homecoming 4321 wasTesting cutCenter because of the campus 4676 wide budget Veterans Affairs 4305 shortfall announced earlier this semester.

Welcome Center 4334 24 Killingsworth Hall (residence hall) (KH) 7200 to hall) seem of mon25 “It’s Legacy going Hall (residence (LH) like a big chunk 6700 26 because Library (Moffett)it(LI)is, but the budget for 4204Homecomey, Honors Program Office 4534 ing WeisProudly about $26,000 this year,” Arriaga said.

Serve Starbucks 27 Marchman Hall (MH) 7750 “That is used for all the events throughout the 28 Martin Hall (MA) Criminal Justice 4752haven’t hit week.

For Homecoming Court, we Health and Public Administration 4752 $100 Socialyet, Work but that’s not including 4437 the flow29 or McCoy Engineeringyet, Hall (MY) ers crowns so I’m going to guess it’ll be Engineering, McCoy School of 4286 Mechanical Engineering Physics 30 McCullough Annex (MX) 31 McCullough Hall (MC) Academic Success Center 4684 Freshman Lady Mustangs Advising Center 4684 Sophomore Duchess Bailie Shelton, pre-nursing 32 McCullough-Trigg Hall (residence hall) (MT) 7930 Breanna Dewoody, pre-nursing 33 McGaha Hall (MG) early childhood Jordan Harwell, Joanne Ortega, mass communication TRiO Programs Julie Kelley, business Student Support Services 4135 Lauren Gardner, biology 34 Memorial Buildingpre-nursing (MM) Kaylee Rhine, Lily Greeno, special education Information Technology 4278 Freshman Lord Telecommunications 4555 Sophomore Duke 35 Museum, WF Museumpre-nursing of Art at MSU (MU) Braxton Urioste, Dalton Roehling, criminal justice Priddy Pavilion, Rubybusiness & Robert Kale Hutchins, Imran Kurani, political science 36 O’Donohoe Hall (OD) LuisProthro-Yeager Gonzalez, engineering Riley Low, criminal justice College of Humanities andTranum, Social Sciencesbusiness 4030 Seth Sharritt, mechanical engineerPayton History 4258 ing International Studies 4365 Political Science 4376

about it except that they are excited and wish me luck. It’s just an honor to run again.”

According to Samantha Treviño, psychology senior and chair of the board of election for SGA, said this does not violate the SGA bylaws or homecoming court regulations; however, Arriaga said they will re-evalutate and check over the winners before they officially announce the winners.

“At first we hadn’t realized she had won last year, but she did not meet the requirements to be classified as a junior,” Treviño said. “She’s obviously popular enough to get nominated again, and there is common confusion for college students pertaining to hours.”

Winners for freshman through junior will be announced on Oct. 13, but the senior king and queen will be announced at the football game half-time. The top two from each category will join the court on the field to hear the winners announced.

WHO WILL WEAR THE CROWN? Junior Princess Alicen Conyers, nursing Rachael Miyahara, interdisciplinary English arts Sarah Wood, marketing Sydney Bateman, early childhood Junior Prince Austen Lange, sophomore history Craig Dublin, mechanical engineering Jeffrey Hamon, exercise physiology Tyler Manning, mass communication

Senior Queen Maranda Rodriguez, early childhood Jaylon Williams, sociology Dierrica Smith, mass communication*** Maia Cook, athletic training Senior King Juan Mercado, sociology Lesroy James, marketing Austin Leveridge, finance Alec DiValerio, exercise physiology

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‘Look beyond what you see’ OUR VIEW: Our campus is a cultural melting pot and we all need to appreciate everyone’s cultures.

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t doesn’t take Caribfest and Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important year round for all of us to recognize our fellow classmates’ varying cultures. Students can celebrate one culture without neglecting others, and that often gets swept under the rug. Patriotism, by definition, embraces the citizens and cultures each individual brings to the table. College students are not restricted to one pocket of people that look, dress or act like them, and are offered various opportunity to engage in events like Caribfest because the students that put on those events invite discussion. They put on those events so that others interested can approach members of those organizations and ask questions and get involved.

It’s redundant to continually pound this point into society; however, it seems that the division between cultures and identities turn into lines in the sand rather than a reason to celebrate. And college students look for any excuse to celebrate and party. With campus events every week, there are endless cross cultural opportunities to delve into, from food to pageants, from parades to dances.

College is the place for students to explore and engage with one another, so instead of focusing on what separates the community, invest in one another and learn the history that impacts others.

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Culture exceeds violent stereotype

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o you know any cartel members?”

“I heard it’s like, really dangerous there.”

“Aren’t you scared to visit?”

These are only a few of the reactions I’ve received when I tell people I’m MexicanAmerican. A few would think I’m ashamed Natty Cervantes to say where my family and roots come from, but in reality that’s not the case. I say I’m Mexican-American with the utmost admiration. I am beyond proud of my roots and am honored to say I’m from such a beautiful place such as Guerrero, Mexico.

When I was three years old, my mom was deported.

It was just my dad, my older brother and me. My parents decided to send me back to Mexico to live with my mom while my dad took care of my brother — but when I turned four and was about to start school, I came back to Texas.

I continued to visit Mexico every summer for about 12 years — and let me tell you, it’s my favorite place to be.

It’s nothing like what I’m used to in Dallas. There aren’t skyscrapers or busy streets lined with honking cars. There aren’t department stores on every corner or fast food restaurants as far as the eye can see.

Guerrero is my home. It’s similar to a village, which we call “pueblos;” everyone knows everyone, and we all look out for each other like family. My mom was never worried about me when I’d leave at night, because there was always someone watching over me. There are mountains and trees everywhere, with fresh air and a carefree aura around

the entire town. It’s where I picture myself when I get stressed. It’s a place I want to take my children someday.

It’s my happy place.

When I turned 16, my mom told me I was beginning to “develop” and didn’t allow me to go to my happy place anymore. The summer of 2013 was the last time I took a visit to Guerrero.

It made me incredibly sad to explain to my friends that I could no longer visit because of the cartels, kidnapping, sex trafficking, etc. There were too many news reports and my parents didn’t want to risk anything by letting me visit — but that’s not my Mexico.

Mexico is some of the most beautiful landscapes you will ever see. Mexico is walking around your pueblo, seeing smiles everywhere you look and saying hello to every single person, because everyone is family. Mexico is being out until late in the evening, talking to your neighbors about anything and everything. Mexico is so much beauty and culture around every corner. Mexico is not the scary, violent place that the world has made it out to be. There are parts of it that fit that description, but it’s a small part.

A violent minority does not equate a violent majority.

Being Mexican-American is the best thing I could be, and I will never be ashamed to say it. I’m so proud to have Mexican roots and to be from such an amazing place. It has its flaws, just like every place in this world does, but you can always count on me standing up for my heritage, for my people, for my happy place.

Natty Cervantes is a business junior.

‘If you’re from Africa, why are you white?’

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am proud to say “I am African,” and those around me can feel my sense of pride when I tell them my identity comes from the heart of Africa. I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa — the rainbow nation. We have cheetahs, lions and zebras in our backyard. Mountains and safaris replace the bumpy streets and flatJosh Buchel lands of Wichita Falls. Clean, fresh air fills my lungs and makes me feel alive. My heart lies there, but in 2015, my life changed forever.

I decided to move over to the land of the free — the U. S. of America. Growing up in South Africa, I was told that Americans ask the craziest questions, including asking if we had pet lions (which of course we do, why wouldn’t we?); however, nothing could have really prepared me for the ridiculous questions I’ve gotten in the last two years.

“If you’re from Africa, why are you white?” And no, that’s not a “Mean Girls” reference. I’ve legitimately been asked this.

“Have you had AIDS?” No, I haven’t, but thanks for be-

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ing concerned with my sexual health.

“Do you speak African?” The language is actually called Afrikaans, not African, but yes I do.

“Where in America is South Africa?” is one of those questions I never actually answered, I just walked away.

It gets lonely sometimes, being so far away from my family, friends and everything I’ve ever known — but living in America, specifically Texas, has been a fantastic experience. For example, I had no idea deep frying an Oreo was even possible — I didn’t even know there was more than just the original Oreo. I’ve met some incredible people that I would’ve never even dreamed of meeting in South Africa. I’ve improved my English speaking skills and learned about a culture other than my own, while simultaneously educating others on South African culture (even if I do get asked those ridiculous questions).

I wouldn’t change anything about the last two years.

I’ve learned so much about myself and gained an education unlike anything back home. I hope no one ever asks me why I’m white again...but we’ll get there.

Josh Buchel is an accounting and finance junior.

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Blade Runner

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Blade Runner 2049: a modern masterpiece

Blade Runner 2049

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Budget | $185 million Box office | $31.5 million

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lade Runner 2049” is a film that I have wanted to see ever since its announcement. With brilliant auteur Denis Villeneuve at the helm and one of my favorite modern actors, Ryan Gosling, set to star in the movie, I could Tyler Manning not help but get excited. With so much anticipation for this film, there was a lot at stake for me seeing it. However, I am eternally glad I was able to witness this movie. “Blade Runner 2049” is not only one of the best sequels ever made, but the most visually beautiful movie I have ever seen.

The sheer amount of spectacle and epic world building is hard not to get utterly lost in. The first Blade Runner is known for its iconic world of a futuristic and dirty Los Angeles and has become ingrained in modern pop culture.

Seeing this again updated with modern special effects was not only welcoming but refreshing. “Blade Runner 2049” manages to be consistent with the world of the previous film while also expanding and enhancing it even further.

The sets are beautiful and epic, the cinematography and direction are breathtaking and each frame is incredibly intricate and well-designed. It is hard not to invest yourself in this world.

Villeneuve ensures that the audience does not too get lost in the spectacle, however, and focuses the story on Ryan Gosling’s character, K. K is part of a special unit of the police, referred to as Blade Runners. Androids, also known as replicants, are outlawed in this universe and it is the job of Blade Runners to kill or “retire” them. After what seems like a routine “retiring” of a replicant, K learns new information that could change the world and is

tasked with keeping that information a secret.

Gosling had already solidified himself as one of my favorite actors. He is charismatic, funny and gives genuinely good performances — and this film is no exception. He fits perfectly into the world of Blade Runner and manages to not get overshadowed by the immense spectacle of the film. His character is well-written and has a touching arc that fits perfectly with the film’s theme of self identity.

It is also noteworthy to mention that every other actor does incredibly well in this film. Everyone fits their roles smoothly and gives great performances.

On a technical level, I cannot find a single flaw in “Blade Runner 2049.” This is one of the most visually stunning films I have ever seen. There is a great amount of craftsmanship that went into making this movie look beautiful. This film features some of the most beautiful cinematography I have ever seen. The color grading, camera angles and lighting are all perfectly executed in a way that is not distracting, rather beautifully enhances the quality of the film making.

The sound is also brilliant. The sound design is fantastic.

Blade Runner’s world has a distinct sound to it. Cars, guns, the city all have distinguishable, unique sounds to them that have grit and realism. The score is equally fantastic.

With much of the film not including background score at all, when it is present, it gives emotion to the scene. It is hard to compete with the original Blade Runner because that score is one of the best of all time, but the score in the sequel meets the standard well.

I do not have a single bad thing to say about this movie.

It is exactly why I love film. It pushes the boundaries of what is capable of being filmed. It is not a shrill, passionless money-grab, rather it is a piece of art that I highly recommend everyone seeing.

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C ALLE OCHO

First Hispanic Heritage Month gala to be held Oct. 14 DAISY GUZMAN REPORTER

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The League of Women Voters members sit at their booth at Calle Ocho that was held at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmer’s Market in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Participants set up their tables waiting for visitors to come talk to them about the booths at Calle Ocho held downtown on 8th and Ohio streets on Oct. 7.

Bounce houses keep kids jumping for joy for the Calle Ocho event held downtown on 8th and Ohio streets on Oct. 7.

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o celebrate the culture and focus on Hispanic student organizations, students, faculty and community members will hold the first Hispanic Heritage Month Gala on Oct. 14 in Comanche Suites.

Ruby Arriaga, coordinator of student activities and leader of the Hispanic Heritage Month committee, said some students brought up the idea during one of the Hispanic Heritage Month committee meetings.

“I said, ‘well let’s try it’,” Arriaga said. “This is the first time we have done it so it’s new.”

The Office of Student Development and Orientation and other organizations will fund the banquet. The budget is up to $500, but is expected to rise with the increase in RSVPs, with the main cost being food. They anticipate about 50 to 75 people to attend.

The Office of Student Development and Orientation will recognize organizations and students at the banquet by giving out three awards — Outstanding Organization Award and Raising Latino/Latina Award, going to the organization or student who has demonstrated leadership in academics and community, and Si Se Puede Award, which is given to faculty or community member that encourages students to achieve their dreams.

Stephanie Robles, principal of Barwise Junior High School and active community leader, is scheduled to share her story about her journey

of becoming a principal.

Arriaga said it’s important for students to attend because it is the first.

“It’s good for the students to hear how [Robles] persevered and how she went through the hard times to go up in the ranks,” Arriaga said.

She said it is also important to come together and have some fun.

Cynthia Hubbard, marketing sophomore, Sigma Lambda Alpha president and secretary of Organization of Hispanic Students, said, “I’m excited to give students a reason to dress up and look overly nice and at the same time celebrating many different cultures and traditions.”

Hubbard said she hopes they could get many students to attend, especially because of the increase in Hispanic students this semester.

“It’s important that students attend so they can have a sense of home and community and that they aren’t the only Hispanics here,” Hubbard said, “As for the non Hispanic students, I’ve always been an advocate for learning and respecting others’ cultures so it gives others a chance to learn about the Hispanic culture.”

Other students agreed with Hubbard.

“I’m extremely excited. It’s important and a good way of bringing the Hispanic students together,” Liliana Cruz, psychology sophomore and OHS vice president, said. “You don’t usually see many Hispanic students around even though we make up around 22 percent of the student population.”

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22 people attend ‘Landscapes from Maui’ DENUSH VIDANAPATHIRANA REPORTER

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he murmurs of hushed voices fade away, as the jungle and sand overtake the imagination. The peaceful beauty of the oil landscapes steal away from the reality of shuffling art enthusiasts discussing the “Landscapes from Maui,” exhibit by Catherine Prose, professor of art.

About 22 people gathered at Moffett Library on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. for Prose’s exhibit, which was a result of Prose’s 14-day Paul Bice sabbatical on the island, which she said she was excited about.

“The grant was very specific about going to Maui,” Prose said. “What perked my interest was a book I read

by E.O. Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer prize winner, who said that Maui was very unique in that it is relatively untouched by man.”

Prose said that during her time on the island, she was amazed at the landscape.

“I had a detailed plan of the sites I was going to draw, and I identified where I was and where the camp was and picked the sites,” Prose said. “As I was beach-hopping, I started to go off trail and found some of these sites.”

Prose, who is an advocate for a theme of conservation reflected in her work, said that the island now faces a problem with invasive species.

“She has been working of the issues of plants and invasive species and that ties into her body of work,” Gary Goldberg, professor of art and gallery director, said. “It’s more about the landscape and the ecosystem and how they relate to one another. It’s an ongoing project, so a visual artist is like a scientist who goes into the wild, collects data and analyzes it for a few years.”

“Landscapes from Maui” is an ongoing project, with a new piece being added to its central display every month, and Prose said the oncoming drawings were like investigative motifs.

According to Carlos Aleman, exhibit organizer, the installation of the exhibit in the library took a little planning.

Cortny Bates, special collection librarian, said she thought the exhibit was a great idea.

“It’s beautiful, and I loved the concept behind it,” Bates said. “When

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Erika Collborn, attendee, Tara McKnight, attendee, and Ginger Cross, attendee, view student made bowls during the Empty Bowls of Wichita Falls at Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU on Oct. 10.

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Catherine Prose’s chalk pastel drawing of a landscape in Maui.

[Prose] got back, she wanted to do something. We’ve partnered with Cat for a couple of years. I’ve always loved her stuff.”

The money from renting artwork to the library goes to a scholarship for art students, according to Prose.

Ruth Morrow, professor of music, has been to Maui before and said Prose’s drawings captured the spirit of the island.

“If you really look at it, there’s not really the human element,” Morrow said. “Sometimes, it is through these paintings that we can have a snapshot of what places are like. We can look back and ask, ‘does it look the same?’”

Prose drew 19 drawings on the island in plein air, also referred to as open-air drawing, which requires the artist to draw the piece onsite in a single sitting, with each drawing taking around one to two hours.

“The whole idea of plein air drawing is fun,” Aleman said. “It has its own organic beauty. It’s a more developed part of her work.”

Clara Latham, university librarian, said the work was creative and intuitive.

“She understands and captures nature well,” Latham said.

Chester Zachary, Wichita Falls resident, said he was pleased with the fact that the students would get to see their professors work.

“It would be better for the students to see what their professors are capable of,” Zachary said. “It’s very impressive with the time it took, especially considering the detail.”

Empty Bowls fill community through engagement

joy the event and enjoy helping out, and it gives the restaurants that sponsor the event exposure. “ The bowls represent the idea that some people rom the nationally crafted art pieces that symbolize hunger to the more than 1,000 might not have anything to put in their bowl at bowls donated by the Wichita Falls commu- night, so those who bought a ticket were able to nity and to raise awareness for food insecurity in pick out a bowl to take home to think about those less fortunate in the commuthe community, the sixth annual nity. All the money raised goes Empty Bowls took place Oct. 10 at to the food bank for education the Wichita Falls Museum of Art. programs. Tickets were $40 a Tanya Gillen, Empty Bowls piece, and in past years Gillen chair, said the engagement, supsaid most of the money is colport and donations for the Wichlected from donations. ita Falls Area Food Bank from the Past events have raised be“great crowd” encourages her evtween $65,000-$85,000, and ery year. while the final count for the “It takes a village to raise up the event isn’t available yet, accommunity, and this is a really imcording to Mary Helen Maskill, portant event that’s unique and community engagement manaccomplishes that. There’s nothager of the WFMA, this year ing like it,” Gillen said. “I came the TANYA GILLEN was “really successful and we first year after I bought a ticket, EMPTY BOWLS CHAIR feel like there were more people and I knew I wanted to be a part of here this year.” it, and I’ve been on the committee ever since.”

More than anything, Gillen said this event is Like Gillen, Monica Wilkinson, Empty Bowls and Wichita Falls Area Food Bank chair, said it meant to raise awareness for a significant portion only took one visit to the event to spark her desire of the community. According to the Wichita Falls to help out. Along side the committee member’s Area Food Bank, one in six area residents are food efforts, students and community members go to insecure, and that is the central focus of the event.

“Everybody thinks differently about hunger, the Fain Fine Arts art department and make bowls to donate for the event, and volunteers help run and that is reflected in all the different pieces,” Gillen said. “I hope the community understands the event start to finish.

“With any event, volunteers are integral to that the person next to you can be food insecure. have success,” Wilkinson said. “People really en- We worked together even when thing didn’t go our way we stuck together as a team.”

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“It takes a village to raise up the community, and this is a really important event that’s unique and accomplishes that.”

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Free homecoming shirt opportunities

campus open during the weekend,” Rhodes said.

Sheffield would like to see the funding be put toward the tudents begin to feel the financial pressure of college as students and what we need.

“We are throwing on homecoming for ourselves so we homecoming week, football season and Halloween all take tolls on their wallets. With tuition being an average might as well benefit from it,” said Sheffield Although the campus might be unware of it, the homeof $10,435 per year, students are less likely to pay for both education and a closet filled with school merchandise or opportu- coming T-shirt funds are benefiting students.

“It funds homecoming, a lot of the activities that we have nities to participate in certain school events.

“I feel like we contribute a lot to this school, so we should for the students going on for homecoming comes out of the homecoming budget,” Ruby Arriaga, coordinadefinitely have homecoming shirts for free,” tor of student activities said. “ And that money Jhalen Sheffield, physical therapy junior, said. just goes back into the homecoming budget According to Sheffield, he typically spends paying for the activities for the students, staff, over $100 on school merchandise a semester for faculty and community to enjoy.” him and his family.

Arriaga believes the set price of $10 per shirt Sheffield said, “Stuff that is put on by the is fair, and has been buying them ever since she school should be free for the students, since we was a student at the school. attend here and we’re helping fund whatever “It’s the only long sleeve shirt that is for $10 you guys are putting on.” and it has a theme to it and something you will Many sorority’s on campus receive special always remember,” Arriaga said. benefits such as T-shirts, after paying their dues Any extra homecoming shirts are typically each semester just as students do with their tugiven away later in the year, or donated. ition.

For students who are interested in a home“We usually get one or two PR shirts per seJHALEN SHEFFIELD mester and receive a discount on future shirts if PHYSICAL THERAPY JUNIOR coming shirt, but cannot produce the funds, there is an opportunity on Oct. 15 to volunteer our dues of $520 per semester are paid in full,” and help decorate the campus for homecoming week, and volBrenna Rhodes, Gamma Phi Beta, sophomore said.

While not receiving the free shirts, students hope to see the unteers will receive a free shirt.

There will be more volunteer opportunities for a free shirt funds being spread across the campus.

Rhodes hopes to see funding for the shirts being used for throughout homecoming week.

With more opportunities to receive the free shirts it will the dining options.

“Opening up a different restaurant and giving students “definitely spread school spirit for homecoming, and heightmore options, or paying to keep the ones we already have on en everyone’s spirits,” said Sheffield.

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“I feel like we contribute a lot to this school, so we should definitely have homecoming shirts for free.”

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‘Luna Gale:’ good source of entertainment TRE’ JONES REPORTER

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una Gale,” a play written by Rebecca Gilman, transformed the stage this past weekend. Held in the Fain Fine Arts Theatre and open to the public, Christie Maturo directed more than 30 students in the production, seven of whom were actors and Alex Rios the rest were behind-the-scenes.

The play focused on the lives of a young, drug-addicted couple named Karlie and Peter, who struggled to raise their 6-month-old daughter, Luna Gale. Social worker Caroline, the play’s protagonist, embarks on a task to find Luna a safe home, all while getting herself into the family’s lives and dealing with her own situations, including other cases. The play’s story ends in a slightly okay but discordant note, where Peter decides to care for the baby and Karlie runs off on her own to figure out what she wants to do.

The setting of the play involved six different settings, which benefitted the production because it added a realistic feel to it.

The plot of the play was fairly realistic for that kind of unfor-

tunate situation in which the characters were in, making the setting that much more important. Needless to say, they got it right: each setting had its own amount of coffee cups, office supplies or fridge photos depending on which setting it was.

The actors’ wardrobe costumes were also brilliant. Each actor dressed in normal clothing that their character would actually wear if they were real people. Karlie dressed exactly how a 19-year-old attractive but edgy girl would dress — tights, boots and mostly black clothing. Each character’s outfits seemed to match them perfectly.

As far as the acting, I found it to be phenomenal. Each actor immersed themselves in their particular role and, though small nerves did show for some, all were spectacular to watch.

The plot of the play itself seemed slightly too heavy for a twohour play, but was a great and entertaining show overall.

While there were dark themes, they were not outright disturbing. There was mention of rape, death and drug use, so it was definitely not suitable for younger children; however, I enjoyed this performance and am impressed with the actors’ performances.

Alex Rios is an English sophomore.

Santa Claus is coming to town TRE’ JONES REPORTER

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bout 100 people volunteered to help paint, sweep and clean off the exhibits for the Fantasy of Lights displays for the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights annual cleanup workday on Oct. 7 at the MSUBurns Fantasy of Lights Warehouse.

To prepare for the 47th anniversary, Dirk Welch, coordinator of the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights, scheduled the workday and said he was excited to see the people volunteer time out of their weekend to get the exhibits ready for opening night.

As part of her scholarship requirement, Mi’Kaila Billinger, Spanish and biology junior, attended the clean up and said she was happy to help the community with this family-friendly event.

While the displays are set in front of Hardin and Akin, the attracts are far enough away from the walkways people can miss details. The clean-up offers an opportunity to engage in community service and meet people that enjoy the attraction.

“I was looking forward to seeing all of the displays up close and personal since we don’t really get that chance when the exhibits are out on the campus,” Cristopher Nunez, pre-dentistry sophomore, said. “I also enjoyed working with some people I just met and talking with them.”

As far as his favorite display goes, Nunez said his favorite is the Christmas carol one because he “likes how it moves and tells the story at the same time.”

The displays at the Fantasy of Lights are popular throughout the community, and according to its website, about 200,000 visitors come see the displays every year. The different displays range from movies to animals and Christmas characters. In 2013, two new displays were introduced for the first time in almost 10 years, one of which has quickly become a crowd favorite.

“My favorite display is the Toy Story one because it’s my favorite movie,” Billinger said. “I’ve gone to the Fantasy of Lights since I was little, and it’s a nice place for your family to go. I like it because of the holidays, and it makes it even better that I go to MSU.” With everyone working together to get things ready, Welch said the giving back to the community though the workday builds a stronger community over all.

“It’s a wonderful way to give back because the MSUBurns Fantasy of Lights is funded through donations, and every dollar we raise goes into these displays,” Welch said. “The volunteers that came out played a critical role in getting it ready, and it is a very meaningful thing for us.”

The Fantasy of Lights will be open to the public on Nov. 20 and will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will run through Dec. 25.

Additional reporting by Cortney Wood.

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Kristan Aduddell, sports administration senior, and Addison Semer, mass communications senior, jump up to block the ball from Lubbock Christian University at the volleyball game in D.L. Ligon Coliseum . The girls wear 24 on their wrist in memory of football player Robert Grays on Oct. 10.

Erin Richburg, undecided sophomore, and Raven Presley, mechanical engineering freshman, jump up to block the ball against a Lubbock Christian University opponent

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Forward Scott Doney , psychology senior, blocks his opponent in the game against Lubbock Christian University. The Oct. 5 game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Soccer team wins shutout against UTPB

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Alexis Maggard, special education freshman, burns herself while twirling three batons during halftime.

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ontinuing the winning streak, the men’s soccer team pushes two shots through a powerful defense, as they prepare for tougher games to come.

Although the men’s soccer team won a shutout game on Oct. 7 with a score of 2-0, the team seemed to have been off, according to head coach Doug Elder.

“Some of our upperclassmen leaders probably could have taken over when they started to press us,” Elder said.

Despite bringing the team record to 11-0-1, the players said they could tell the team was playing differently.

“We played a little bit better on Thursday, but today we still got the win. We need to keep working and get better, it’s not enough to just get the win every time,” Pierre Bocquet, midfielder and business senior, said.

By the end of the game, MSU had attempted 20 shots with only two goals. Steve Pondeca, forward and finance redshirt sophomore, made several shot attempts but none could get past the goalkeeper.

Scott Doney, forward and psychology senior, said the players will continue to improve themselves for the next game.

“It’s good for us to continue our undefeated streak, but we didn’t play very well today.

We have a lot to improve on. We just have to get back in training and keep working hard to keep up our momentum,” Doney said.

The men’s soccer team will return to Stangs Park on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. against Oklahoma Christian University.

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Vincent Johnson, mechanical engineering junior, rushes the ball.

MSU beat Texas A&M — Commerce 47-42.

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Tyrique Edwards, criminal justice sophomore, kisses his two fingers and points them up to the sky after scoring the second touchdown during the game against Texas A&M-Commerce Oct. 7. Edwards’ pointing was in reference to his teammate, Robert Grays, recent passing.

The percussion section moves forward into formation while they perform “Changing Channels” for the Texas A&M Commerce.

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• Spirit Rally: Campus Decorations Begins 2 p.m.

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• E-motion Matrix Virtual Reality • Volleyball vs. West Texas A&M • Homecoming Parade

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CSC 194 CSC Atrium Ligon Coliseum WF Country Club

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Bonfire T-shirt Exchange Begins Photo Booth Begins Lip Sync Competition Golf: Midwestern State Invitational

8 a.m.

All week 8 p.m.

All day

11 a.m.-3 p.m. CSC Atrium 1:30 p.m.

Ligon Coliseum 4 p.m.

Begins on Council Dr. (Akin) MSU Cardboard Boat Race 6 p.m.

Sikes Lake Fish Fry ($9 unless on meal plan) 5-7 p.m.

Sikes Lake Center Volleyball vs. Newman (Kansas) 7 p.m.

Ligon Coliseum FNL: Balloon Freak - John Cassidy 8:30 p.m.

Legacy Hall Multipurpose Rm

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

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• Sundae Bar • ’90s Trivia Night

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

11 a.m.-3 p.m. CSC Atrium 8 p.m.

Legacy Hall Multipurpose Rm • Golf: Midwestern State Invitational All day WF Country Club

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 • All-School Picnic & Maverick’s 11th Birthday Party ($5 unless on meal plan) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunwatcher Plaza • Field Day Competitions 5 p.m.

MSU Quad • Homecoming Dance 8:30 p.m.

Legacy Hall Multipurpose Rm

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 • UPB Prize Wheel • Bonfire T-shirt Exchange Ends • Men’s Soccer vs. St. Edward’s • Torchlight Parade • Pep Rally & Bonfire • Mustangs Madness

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundance Food Court 5 p.m.

CSC 194 7 p.m.

MSU Soccer Field 9 p.m.

Begins on Comanche Trail 9:15 p.m.

Nocona Trail South Lot 10:30 p.m.

Ligon Coliseum

• Special Olympics Flag Football • • • • • •

11 a.m.

Soccer Practice Fields Minority Alumni Business Meeting 12 p.m.

CSC Wichita I & II Volleyball vs. UT Permian Basin 1 p.m.

Ligon Coliseum Men’s Soccer vs. Dallas Baptist 2 p.m.

MSU Soccer Field Tailgate Party & Competition 6 p.m.

Memorial Stadium West Lot Football vs. West Texas A&M 8 p.m.

Memorial Stadium Minority Alumni Social 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Legacy Hall Multipurpose Rm TICKETS For tickets to athlet ic

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