UNIVERSITY PRESS
The Newspaper of Lamar University
Vol. 94, No. 4 October 5, 2017
Fall enrollment declines 3-percent Shelby Strickland UP managing editor
Lamar University is expected to see a 3-percent decrease overall for the fall 2017 semester enrollment taken on the 12th class day, compared to that of the fall 2016 taken on the 20th class day. While graduate enrollment has declined, undergraduate enrollment held steady with a decrease of only six students. Cruse Melvin, executive director for strategic planning, said the decline in graduate students is directly attributed to Hurricane Harvey, as
many graduate students are older and have had to deal with loss from the storm. “(Graduate enrollment) will likely come back,” he said. Melvin quoted LU President Kenneth Evans, saying, “We began the fall semester dedicated to the provisions of the outstanding education Lamar University is known for, far and wide. In spite of the setbacks caused by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, the university weathered the storm well and will continue supporting our students, faculty and staff.”
Numerous accommodations were made for students in respect to the troubles caused by Harvey, Melvin said. “We extended registration, late registration fees were waived, we revised the academic calendar and we’ve tried to secure additional resources to help students, and we’ve been fairly successful,” he said. “It’s devastating what’s happened to our students, and it’s not just our students, but our faculty and staff. UP photo by Shane Proctor
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Fall 2017 enrollment is down 3 percent at Lamar compared to fall 2016.
Forget-Me-Not Sfeir to create ‘Memory Café’ in Beaumont Cassandra Jenkins UP sports editor
Natalie Sfeir has travelled through England and Ireland, from Liverpool and London to Dublin and Donegal, studying the forgotten — or rather, the forgetful. “My dream has always been to represent those who do not have a voice or who feel marginalized in any manner,” she said. “Working with those that have dementia, and creating a safe space for them, combined my passions.” A speech and hearing science major, Sfeir was awarded a Beck Fellowship in November 2016. Since then, she travelled to observe dementia-friendly communities in hopes that she could replicate one at Lamar University. “I spent the majority of my summer working with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, observing adult day care centers, attending memory cafés and social groups, and speaking with dementia patients and their caregivers,” she said. “I learned about new dementia-related technologies and initiatives that further progressed my research.” Sfeir said she also completed numerous training programs. “I trained at the House of Memories in Liverpool, England, which is training in effective communication strategies and empathy,” she said. “I also attended caregivers training conferences in Donegal, Ireland. “My project centers around the idea of creating a dementia memory café, which is ultimately a safe, judgment-free zone for those affected by dementia.” The café will feature light refreshments, and will also include educational components and cognitive-stimulating activities. Before returning to Beaumont, Sfeir travelled to a dementia-friendly city within the U.S. – Roseville, Minn. “This city is dementia friendly, meaning it has a city-wide effort to provide educational components such as lectures,
OUR STEM rescheduled to Oct. 24; submissions due Oct. 13 Olivia Malick UP staff writer
resources, and seminars for those affected by dementia,” she said. “I met with the city mayor, Pat Trudgeon, to learn more about this initiative and worked
with the CEO of Alzheimer’s Speaks.” See BECK, page 2
The Office of Undergraduate Research’s fifth-annual STEM Conference, originally slated for Oct. 14, has been rescheduled for Oct. 24. The conference will be held in the Archer Physics Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 13. The conference is sponsored by ExxonMobil and is designed for undergraduate STEM students from around the country to present their projects. “Undergraduate research is an endeavor that Lamar is adamant in pursuing and showcasing, and the university is top-notch for it,” OUR assistant director Catalina Castillón said. “This conference gives students who have thought about pursuing undergrad research, but are unsure of the process, to see and understand the work that goes into it.” A common misconception is that research programs are reserved specifically for professorial applications or for students looking to get into graduate school, Castillón said, but Lamar offers programs that are available to all grade levels — which is the focal point of the conference. “We want students to pursue all kinds of research and to delve into their creativity,” she said. “These conferences can help students realize their full potential.” Castillón emphasized that no matter the field of study or university of origin, there are grants that students can earn to explore their interests. “Our conferences are open to students from everywhere — not just Lamar,” she said. “That’s extremely important, because it allows our students to see others’ perspectives which broadens their horizons in so many ways.” With participants from other universities attending the conference, Lamar students are able to advertise their findings which creates new opportunities for funding or See STEM, page 2
Inheritance ‘stamps’ on sisters Theatre to present ‘Mauritius’ this weekend Olivia Malick UP staff writer
When estranged half-sisters Jackie and Mary lose their mother, they find out she has a valuable stamp collection. The sisters clash when it comes to dealing with the find. The Lamar University department of theatre and dance will present “Mauritius,” by Theresa Rebeck, a play about betrayal, corruption and sisterhood, 7:30 p.m., today through Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Studio Theatre. The cast and guest director Carolyn Johnson have had to deal with a shortened rehearsal schedule due to Hurricane Harvey. “We lost two weeks of rehearsal,” Chloe Sullivan, who plays Mary, said.
“We had to condense our schedule, but, thankfully, we have been able to get the show on its feet.” The aftermath of Harvey not only caused a loss of rehearsal time, but has also prompted to help with set construction and technical development. “The students in the theatre production classes have really stepped up to give us a hand,” Johnson said. “It’s helpful for them, too, because they get a better understanding of how everything works and how shows come together.” Johnson describes the play as contemporary and edgy, something she believes should appeal to college students in particular. Sophomore Christopher Shroff said
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Chloe Sullivan, left, and Sydney Haygood rehearse a scene from “Mauritius” n the Studio Theatre, Monday. The play opens today and runs through Sunday.
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“History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Study Abroad Fair set for Oct. 11 Antonio Del Rio UP contributor
Lamar University’s office of Global Studies and Study Abroad will host a Study Abroad Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, on the lawn in front of Brooks Shivers Dining Hall. “Any student, any class level and any major can attend the fair,” director Jeffery Palis, said. “Even if you have just 10 minutes between classes, stop by. Rain or shine the Study Abroad Fair will happen. This is a good way for students to see all of the study abroad programs at one time, under one tent.” Palis said the tent will be, decorated with flags, where students can find out about the program and the opportunities for study abroad. “Not only will there be staff there to help, but there will also be students who have studied abroad in previous years,” he said. “They will be available to answer any questions from other students who may be interested in studying abroad.” The program offers students the
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chance to gain core level credit, credit without prerequisites, and even scholarships, Palis said, adding that it is also a great way for students to travel to different places around the world. “Lamar students have the opportunity to go study abroad throughout the year and to visit great places, as there are programs from all over the world.,” he said. “Western Europe is quite popular with students, specifically Spain, France and Italy, but there are many more options. Russia, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Costa Rica and more are also available for students to select when studying abroad. The duration for studying abroad can last anywhere from nine or 10 days, to even a full semester. All of the programs are academic and led by a professor.” Palis said some of the programs available include art and architecture, deaf studies, deaf education, engineering management, intensive Spanish, business in East Asia, and drawing in Japan. Tatum Kieschnick, Nederland sophomore, visited the Study Abroad Fair last fall and ended up in a Geography of
While studying dementia, Sfeir said she has learned how to represent an idea bigger than herself and how to understand life from a different point of view. Sfeir’s memory café will be the first in the Golden Triangle. “It will be one-of-a-kind in our area — there is nothing like it,” she said. “It is a safe, judgment-free zone for those with dementia and their loved ones to just come, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and be able to talk freely and enjoy themselves for a bit. Resources in our community and important contact information is also provided at these events.” Sfeir said she intends to present her project by capturing the individual experiences she had with some of the dementia patients she met. “I plan on highlighting all of the wonderful individuals I met who taught me about dementia care and how to serve those affected, and those I got to speak to and get to know/hear their perspective,” she said. “My hope is that this memory café is a sustainable project for Lamar University and the department of speech and hearing sciences, as future generations of Lamar students will get this handson experience and meet with those that have dementia from around the community.” It was all truly a memorable experience, Sfeir said. But there was
one experience that she was most excited about. “I have to say that in Baldoyle, Ireland, I was invited to observe and sing with the Forget-Me-Nots Choir,” she said. “The choir is a local group of those affected by dementia, and those from around the community who perform in Ireland. I was very eager and excited to meet with them, as music plays a huge role in my life, as a singer and pianist. “I sang along to Frank Sinatra and others with them, and then they invited me to perform a solo for them. It combined two of my passions — serving as an advocate for those with dementia, and music.” Sfeir said the Beck Fellowship experience has made her grow as an individual. “Words can never describe my immense gratitude and appreciation for those that have given me this opportunity,” she said. “I truly feel like I have grown, not only as a student, but as an individual, advocate, and proponent for social justice. “I met so many amazing individuals that care for those that have dementia and those that are affected by dementia, and they all had such a heavy impact on my life and my career choice. I’m forever grateful for this opportunity and will always encourage other students to venture out and study abroad.”
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October 5
Fall Career Fair Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 6 -8 Tourism course in Ireland this spring. “I stayed a little over a week during spring break,” she said. “I was in Dublin for the St. Patrick’s Day parade and I also got a tour of the Guinness factory. I’m actually about to study abroad again as I will be visiting New Zealand in December for two weeks. “I really enjoy studying abroad. I would love to study abroad every semester.” For more information, visit 108 John Gray Center, or visit Lamar.edu/ studyabroad, or @globallamar Facebook, Instagram and Youtube pages.
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furthering research. “The research presented at conferences is not always flawless,” Castillón said. “That’s actually a good thing, because students can collaborate with each other to figure out their missteps and create more accurate results.” The main goal of the STEM conference is to inspire students, Castillón said. “Whether that inspiration includes empowering women in the STEM fields or showing students how to apply their skills, it is all integral to the program’s success,” she said. “It’s important for all students to realize that they have the same amount of potential as their colleagues, no matter their backgrounds.” To apply or for more information, go to the department of undergraduate research at the Lamar University website or call Antoinette Henry at 8808430.
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“The faculty, staff and administration responded swiftly and generously to encourage, accommodate and retain students. Three additional Harvey sessions were created for later start dates.” Although Lamar’s overall numbers will be down, some areas will experience growth, Melvin said. “Cardinal Village occupancy is at an all-time high, transfer student enrollment rose, and the incoming freshman class is among some of the best prepared students to date,” Melvin said. “The university is so proud of the individual and organized efforts by numerous students and employees to assist those in need by both on campus and off. These efforts will continue for some time to come.” Complete figures are due to be released later this week administration officials said. The UP website will post updated numbers as they are made available.
LU Theatre Presents “Mauritius” Studio Theatre 7:30 p.m. (Oct. 6 & 7) 2 p.m. (Oct. 8)
October 7
Gift of Life Walk of Survivorship Downtown Beaumont 1o a.m. Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin McDonald Gym 1 p.m.
Opening Reception “Joining” The Art Studio, 720 Franklin St. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
October 10
Guest Lecture - “The Intertwined Artistic Destinies of Texas and Mexico” with Rex Koontz Dishman Art Museum 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Southeastern Louisiana McDonald Gym 7 p.m.
October 12
Majors, Minors and More! McDonald Gym 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 13
Women’s Soccer vs. Incarnate Word LU Soccer Complex 7 p.m.
October 15
Women’s Soccer vs. Abilene Christian LU Soccer Complex 1 p.m.
CALL FOR ENTRIES The Art Studio, Inc. is encouraging artists to create works for
‘SOUND/IN-SIGHT’ an open invitational show inspired by a pair of original compositions by Lamar University music majors
TOMMY MCPHEE AND AUSTIN FRANKLIN
Submissions will be accepted in person
noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont.
The show will open Nov. 4
To hear the music, visit
artstudio.org/soundinsight All media accepted
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High-Flying History Hillin presents Distinguished Faculty Lecture on rhetoric of female aviators Caitlin McAlister UP editor
Sara Hillin presented the Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Tuesday, in the University Theatre. The lecture focused on the history of women in aviation and the rhetoric of female pilots in the 20th century. Hillin began her lecture by referencing Aristotle who said that rhetoric was “observing the available means of persuasion.� “Each of the women (in this lecture) was a successful rhetorician in addition to an accomplished pilot,� she said. Hillin also discussed how the different types of historical memory, public and collective, affect the way female aviators have been remembered. She said that collective memory, the type of historical memory that is constructed by entire groups, has led to the emphasis on Amelia Earhart in the history of women in aviation, while public memory is much more inclusive. “Public memory is what allows us to widen our scope,� she said. Hillin talked about Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to receive a pilot’s license and who, from 1911 to 1912, wrote 10 articles for Frank Leslie’s Weekly on aviation. “Harriet Quimby already had a very nicely carved-out rhetorical space as a fashion and theater editor for a major publication,� Hillin said. “Having Harriet Quimby as Leslie’s journalistic authority on all things flight-related was really a momentous event, not only for women as aviators but also for women as writers. “Women’s professional writing, even into the 20th century,
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was neatly packaged into things like gossip columns and columns where they would talk about mastering your role in the private sphere, mastering your domestic roles.� Hillin said Quimby wrote about all transportation technology, and said one quote about the car applied to flying as well — “The automobile has opened up an almost entirely new world for the woman.� Quimby also talked a lot in her articles about crashes and mishaps, Hillin said. “She would try to figure out how they happened,� Hillin said. “She felt very strongly that we shouldn’t just continue to feel like, ‘Oh, it was mysterious, it was the wind, or it’s the weather that caused a crash.’� Hillin also briefly mentioned Mary Alexander, who was involved in the early years of the 99s, an organization for women in aviation. “In a piece, ‘Why Are Women Afraid to Fly?’, (Alexander) takes on the assumption that women’s temperaments might make them less suitable pilots,� Hillin said. “This is one of my favorite quotes from her, ‘We hear much of women’s nerves. They may be different in some ways, but it seems to me that, given a similar education, those differences would tend to disappear. A woman can sew, watch two or three things on the stove, keep an eye on three or four children, and remain unperturbed. Half an hour in a similar situation for a man completely shatters his nervous system.’� Hillin talked about Bessie Coleman and Willa Beatrice Brown, whose experiences were not only shaped by their gender,
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Sara Hillin talks about 20th-century female aviators during the Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Tuesday, in the University Theatre.
but by the fact that both were African-American. “Flying gave women opportunities to show technological skills,� she said, adding that Coleman in particular saw aviation as “a means for African-Americans to involve themselves in the military and technology.� Willa Beatrice Brown was the first African-American woman to earn a commercial pilot’s license in America and was also a proponent of racial uplift, the idea that, given similar opportunities and resources, African-Americans could be just as successful as their white counterparts. Hillin also talked about Thea Rasche, a German female pilot
whose work was subjected to censorship under the Nazi regime who had written several books about early American aviation pioneers, only to have her ability curtailed by the Third Reich, partly as a result of the positive views her work espoused regarding pilots in the United States, at that time Germany’s enemy. Hillin concluded her lecture with a discussion of Jerrie Cobb, who wanted to be an astronaut but was never permitted to go into space. “She has the distinction of being the American woman most qualified to go into space who never did,� Hillin said. Cobb passed a grueling quali-
fying test for entrance into the space program in 1959, only to face disdain from the NASA officials in charge of deciding who would go on the mission. Nevertheless, Hillin said, Cobb campaigned aggressively for women to be allowed to become astronauts. “Cobb relied on hard evidence, such as the test results, rather than emotional appeal,� Hillin said. The legacy of the pilots in her lecture can be felt in aviation to this day, Hillin said. “There’s a direct line from these women’s rhetorical efforts and women in today’s aviation,� she said.
a quaint experience. “The audience probably won’t expect all of the explicit language in the play but I hope it excites them,� Haygood said. “We also do a jazz-like performance for them, which will be quirky and fun.� Shroff said Rebeck’s characters are well thought out and full of life. “It is nothing like you’d think
it would be — there are so many levels to it,� he said. The play contains strong language and adult situations. Tickets are $7 for LU and LIT students, $10 faculty, staff, seniors and for students, and $15 general admission. Tickets may also be reserved by phone at 880-2250. The box office accepts cash, checks, and all major credit/debit cards.
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Eric Rozell stands over Sydney Haygood, left, as Ed Seymour looks on during a rehearsal of “Mauritius� in Lamar University’s Studio Theater, Monday.
he is interested to see how wrapped up people can get in a story about stamps. “I can’t wait to hear how people react to the twists and turns that the story takes,� he said. Sydney Haygood, who plays Jackie, said “Mauritius� is an emotionally and psychologicallydriven play. “My character is a very guarded and cautious person,� Haygood said. “My personality is the complete opposite of hers, so this experience has been very challenging for me, but I’ve enjoyed how it’s pushed me as an actress.� Sullivan said the experience of pushing to get the play ready in spite of the shortened schedule has brought the cast and crew together. “We have become an incredibly close-knit cast throughout this experience,� she said. “I think our bond will show through our performances, which I hope creates a more realistic experience for those who come to watch.� Johnson said “Mauritius� is unlike most shows students will see because it is a raunchy take on
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Dubois to present REDtalk, Oct. 18
Lamar history assistant professor Miguel Chavez shows off his “survivor Chucks” in front Campbell Hall where he has been living since Hurricane Harvey.
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Harvey provides harsh welcome Sierra Kondos UP staff writer
When Miguel Chavez heard noises in his apartment bedroom at 6 a.m., Aug. 26, he thought someone was in his room. What he found instead was water from Hurricane Harvey. “The first thing I see is one of my ‘Chucks’ floating by the end of my bed, then my trash can by my table was floating by,” the LU history instructor said. “It just seemed so surreal. When I stepped onto the floor, the water was above my knee. I opened the door to look outside, and the neighborhood was flooded.” Chavez moved to Beaumont from Santa Monica, Calif., in August to take up his new position at Lamar as assistant professor of history. “This was not the welcome I expected from Beaumont,” he said. “How you saw on the news, people being rescued on boats — that was my experience. The fire department was expecting us to walk from our location to the other end of the neighborhood. They warned us that the water would be up to our chests.” Chavez said that his experience made him feel good about his new community. “I appreciated the efforts that strangers made to support their neighbors,” he said. “When I first got here, I was aware of the hurri-
cane, but I never believed one would actually touch down in Beaumont and cause the damage that it did.” Chavez said Mary Scheer, head of the history department, and her husband picked him up from the shelter and let him stay with them for a week. “They helped me recover things from my apartment,” he said. “I lost my furniture, I lost a third of my library, my digital archives where I keep my syllabus, drafts for articles, book manuscripts — and my car was flooded and would not turn on.” Brendan Gillis is also a new assistant professor to the history department, and to hurricanes. “The most traumatic experience for me was when the water went out in the middle of the night,” he said. “The worst of the storm had already passed, but I did not have power, and then the noises in the hot water heater started. I turned on the tap, and there was no water at 2 a.m. That was the moment that I thought, ‘Wow, this is going to take some serious recovery.’ “I am new to Beaumont and I didn’t have strong ideas about what life or people were like. But seeing how everyone was in good spirits while we were waiting in “The community really banded together and volunteered. There were students out rescuing people out in boats. I think it’s sometimes easy to get the sense these days
that there are people divided, the anger, the suspicions of others motives. But it was reassuring to see that when there is danger, that the first reaction of a lot of people was to go out and help each other.” Assistant communication professor Awais Saleem watched the news with his family in their Port Neches home. “When it rained heavily, the water came to the threshold of my entrance, but never came inside,” he said. “I have experienced hurricanes first-hand and knew how to prepare for it. I was well stocked on supplies, water, emergency light, gas tank for my car and other related stuff, and didn’t really face any difficulty.” Like Chavez, Saleem was impressed by the volunteerism in the wake of the storm. “I think it was a great example how people can rally around to pool their efforts and resources to make a difference instead of just looking towards the government and other agencies for everything in the hour of need and emergency,” he said. While Gillis and Saleem escaped unscathed, Chavez moved into Cardinal Village until he could find new lodgings. “I want to focus on the positive,” he said. “Despite not having the smooth start that I had initially planned, living nearby has afforded me the opportunity to work and start over.”
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“Engaging, smart and timely presentations are necessary in the fast moving, information age we live in,” Rachel Dubois, said. The LU public speaking instructor will present a lecture, “Speak to Engage,” at 2 p.m., Oct. 18, in 702 Gray Library. The lecture is part of the “REDtalks” series. Dubois said it is important to continuously work on communication skills. “Speaking in public can be intimidating and overwhelming for some people, but I will give you simple tips and advice on how to put together a great presentation,” she said. “This is also an interactive and uplifting presentation that is meant to encourage and develop confident communicators.” Kelly Williams, LU Success and REDtalks coordinator, said the lectures are aimed at reaching a broad audience. “Speakers and communicators must be prepared for well researched, accu-
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rate, and to-the-point presentations,” she said. “This session will focus on the 3 Ps of engaging presentations: your purpose, your preparation and your presentation.” Sophomore English major Rebekah Newell presented the first lecture of the semester, Tuesday. “I was honored to share some effective study strategies that can help students succeed at Lamar University,” she said. “The students I have worked with at STAR Services as an LU Success Partner have found these study strategies to be useful and conducive to their success. I also use these strategies in my own classes to achieve academic success.” Rachel Hoover, director of STAR Services, presented on effective study skills with Newell. “REDtalks gives a platform to students, faculty and staff to offer students a chance to reach their goals, to be successful, and to be exposed to different opportunities.” To submit proposals email kdrivera@lamar.edu.
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Where do you get your One month ago, I made a decision that would affect not only my day-to-day dietary habits, but my overall well-being and agility in the long run. I cut red meat out of my diet straight away. As my body adjusted, I began cutting out anything else with a face (animal products including all meat and dairy), sugar, sodium and anything processed. To be clear, I am not an animal activist. I was raised by a hunter and a fisherman, and will stand by these outdoor activities as long as I live. But after researching for weeks the effects of dietary habits, I knew that turning to a plantbased diet would give me a sufficient nutritional balance that would increase my endurance, energy, emotional and physical health. Since sharing my diet (usually involuntarily when out to eat with friends), I don’t get by without answering the question, “Where do you get your protein?” I have friends and family who are genuinely concerned that I am not getting enough protein to complement the amount of exercise and activity I do. What they don’t understand is that we actually don’t need the amount of protein
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we’ve been led to believe we need in the first place. Men and women over the age of 19 should get .37 grams of protein per pound of body weight. That means a 130-pound adult should be getting at least 48 grams of protein daily. The Conversation and Health Line both generally agree with this amount of protein intake. The American College of Sports Medicine says that athletes, or those looking to increase muscle mass through physical activity, should consume between .5 and .8 grams of protein per pound of body weight. That allows for the question: How many weights are you actually lifting? What most people fail to realize is that meat is not, by any means, the only source of protein at our disposal. Close to all vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains contain some amount of protein, and often times much more than we would expect. In fact, there are foods that contain even more protein per calorie than beef. For every 30 calories of beef, there are roughly 4.5 grams of protein. Spinach contains five grams of protein for only 30 calories. Almonds, as well as almond butter, contain seven grams of protein in just one ounce. Not to mention, most natural, unprocessed foods provide healthy fats, iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin E — what most people think is only available in a hearty steak. I am not shaming meat-eaters or protesting against processed food. But rather, shedding light on the fact that there are numerous facets of meeting your need for daily protein intake. I miss eating Reese’s. I find myself daydreaming about soggy,
editorial Healthy bodies, Healthy minds You’ve heard about the daunting “freshman fifteen,” the expected weight one could gain when entering the first semester of college. But this does not just apply to freshmen their first semester — this applies to all of us and carries on throughout our time in college and beyond. The extra weight we put on can happen for a number of reasons — being thrown into a new environment, an increase in stress, or even drinking. Of course, these all contribute to gaining the freshman fifteen, but even moreso, when these factors take their course, it is easy for us to choose what’s quick and easy when it comes to food. The freshman fifteen should not discourage us, but rather encourage us to become more aware of what we’re putting into our bodies. Eating healthy is not all about weight loss or about having a figure to meet societal expectations, but rather a choice we make for ourselves to prolong our health (including physical and mental vitality). By choosing to eat the right foods, those with nutrients and that give us energy, we can become more successful in school, work, and in extracurricular activities. A healthy mind and a healthy body will help us to achieve the goals we have all set for ourselves this semester. After all, we are what we eat.
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movie theater buttered popcorn. In fact, right in this very moment, I am thinking about Chick-fil-A. In the morning, I will crave eggs and bacon, and then I will begin to remind myself of the innumerable amount of reasons I eat a
plant-based diet. Eliminating meat and other processed foods out of my diet has given me energy I did not deem possible. When I finish eating, I don’t feel bloated or tired. I wake up each morning much earlier,
and most days, without an alarm. I do not feel the need to nap during the day. And to top it off, I’ve stopped drinking coffee, too. I chose a different source of protein. Where do you get yours?
More Than Just Sports Title IX protects fundamental rights in education When most people think of Title IX, the first thing that comes to mind is sports. I mean, that’s what Title IX was all about, right? It was the law that basically said that colleges had to have women’s sports teams, right? Yes, that’s true, but Title IX is so much more than that. Title IX is the reason why I, as a woman, can attend university without having to worry about being subjected to institutional discrimination because of my gender. When Title IX was enacted in 1972, there was no federal law that actually protected women from being discriminated against in education. Colleges could legally deny a woman admission just for being a woman — which many of them did, through the imposition of gender
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quotas that capped the number of women admitted in any given incoming freshman class. While sports are important too — no female athlete should ever have to worry about being told she can’t play just because she’s female — Title IX applies to anything that interferes with your right to receive an education based on your gender. In fact, the actual text of Title IX states that it applies to all discrimination on the basis of gender, not just sports: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” In other words, every college that receives federal funding has to obey Title IX, and has since the sixyear grace period for compliance ran out in 1978. While there are still gender gaps that need fixing (the famous underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and math immediately comes to mind), Title IX has done more than any other law to ensure that women can actually receive an education on a fair and equitable basis. One of the most critical of these
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protections has been the requirement that schools investigate claims of sexual misconduct against students, and offer protective measures for those who report such crimes — protections that may be undermined by recent changes to the federal guidelines governing Title IX compliance (see “Reason Behind the Ranking” in the Sept. 28 issue of the University Press). This is because sexual assault or harassment, and institutional indifference to it, can create an environment so hostile that the students being subjected to it don’t want to go to school — and are subsequently unable to receive an education. Title IX is the reason why schools can be held legally accountable when they do not take reports of sex crimes on their campuses seriously. Given its importance, every student and faculty member on every college campus in America needs to be familiar with Title IX, and what rights are guaranteed under it, because if we do not hold people and schools accountable, no one will – especially not now. It is up to us, therefore, to ensure that its protections are upheld, and that it does not become just empty words on a page. The opinions that appear in editorials are the official views of the University Press student management as determined by the UP Student Editorial Board. Opinions expressed elsewhere on this page are the views of the writers only and are not necessarily those of the University Press student management. Student opinions are not necessarily those of the university administration. ©University Press 2017
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UP Trivia
The University Press staff has compiled a series of questions related to current events. How much do you know? Answers are posted below.
1. Who was the artist performing at the concert where the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas occurred? 2. What famous musician died earlier this week at the age of 66? 3. What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
4. What region of Spain recently held a referendum to declare its independence?
UP photo by Hannah LeTulle
Writer, activist and professor Tony Diaz holds a copy of his book, “Mexican-American Studies Tool Kit,” during his lecture, “From Ban to Boom: The State of Ethic Studies in our State,” Tuesday, in the 113 CICE Building. Diaz’s lecture covered his fight against banning Mexican-American studies in Arizona.
UPcampus briefs Distinguished staff nominations due Oct. 16
The 2017 Staff Awards Ceremony is set for 3:30 p.m., Nov. 7, in the Lamar University Event Center on the 8th floor of Gray Library. Nominations are now being accepted for outstanding and dedicated LU staff members for the LU Distinguished Staff Award. The deadline for niminations is Oct. 16. The nominator must complete the nomination form at www.lamar.edu/ staffawardnom. The nominated staff member must meet all eligibility requirements listed below: A full-time staff member, who is below the rank of executive reporter to the president. The staff member must have been employed at Lamar University continuously for at least 5 years. The staff member should not have been a previous recipient of this award until after a lapse of five
years. Staff that have served 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 45 years of service to LU prior to Dec. 31 will receive an award at the ceremony.
Cardinal Jazz Orchestra to play concert, Oct. 12
The LU Cardinal Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Rick Condit, will present its first concert of the 2017-18 school year at 7 p.m., Oct. 12, in the Jefferson Theater in downtown Beaumont. The concert, dubbed “Jazz at the Jefferson,” will feature special guest artist Tamir Hendelman. Hendelman will be featured with the Cardinal Jazz Orchestra performing his original compositions, in trio with Lake Charles bassist Jay Ecker, and Houston drummer Andrew Sneed, and playing solo piano. The concert is sponsored by the City of Beaumont and admission is free.
For more information, contact Rick Condit, director of jazz ensembles and applied saxophone at Lamar University, at 880-8146.
Alumni to host ‘Nutrition and Services for Seniors,’ Oct. 14
The Lamar University fall 2017 community service project, “Nutrition and Services for Seniors” will be held, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Oct. 14, at 4590 Concord Rd in Beaumont. dvance registration is required by Oct. 10, or until filled as space is limited. Ages 12 and up only. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble shelf-stable meals for area seniors. Participants will be given a free LU Alumni volunteer Tshirt (adult sizes S-XL available while supplies last). Register online at lamar.edu/ communityservice or by calling 8807984.
5. What actress recently announced that she was leaving the cast of “NCIS”?
1. Jason Aldean. A gunman opened fire on the audience at the concert from the 32nd story of a nearby hotel, killing 59 people and wounding over 500. 2. Tom Petty. Petty was best known for his work with the group Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He suffered a heart attack at his home and was taken to UCLA Medical Center, where he was subsequently declared dead.
3. San Juan. Donald Trump visited the city on Tuesday, to see recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico 2 weeks ago, firsthand. 5. Catalonia. Spain’s king, Felipe VI, spoke out against the vote in favor of independence, saying that it was illegal.
6. Pauley Perrette. Perrette played forensic scientist Abby on the show for 15 seasons.
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Koontz to lecture on Texas, Mexico links
‘Majors, Minors and More’ Fair set for Oct. 12.
Karisa Norfleet UP contributor
The university will be holding a new event called the Majors, Minors and More Fair, Oct. 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 pm in McDonald Gym. Students will have the opportunity to talk with representatives from academic departments across campus to find a major or minor that fits with their personal and professional goals. Each academic department will have tables set up with brochures, information, student projects, and other items that showcase and explain their majors and minors. This event is not just for students exploring options for majors and minors, but also for those wanting to learn about ways to engage academically at LU. Please encourage students who you believe would benefit from going, especially those who may want or need to look into other fields of study, choose a minor or to explore campus academic success programs as resources will be available at the fair as well.
Rex Koontz, director of the school of art at the University of Houston, will present the lecture, “The Intertwined Artistic Destinies of Texas and Mexico: The Greater Texas and Panamerican Exposition of 1937 in Dallas,” 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, in the Dishman Lecture Hall. “Koontz’s talk is going to be about early Texas artists who are interested in arts from Mexico and other Mesoamerican locations,” Stephanie Chadwick, LU assistant professor of art history, said. “It’s going to be an interesting discussion on the way Texas artists were thinking of their identity and trying to situate what we mean by art in Texas.” The Texas Centennial Exposition of 1937, which features in Konntz’s talk, essentially built on the earlier Centennial Exposition in 1936, Chadwick said. Koontz will discuss how both expositions are building on an idea of highlighting Texas artists and looking toward connec-
tion with Mesoamerican art. “On one hand, he’s arguing that artists in the 1930s are trying to develop an identity as Texas artists,” Chadwick said. “But to do that, they’re looking to the legacy, instead of looking only at art from Europe and the kind of canons they learn in art history classes or art studio classes. They were instead looking to regional art, which for them included Mesoamerica.” The lecture will also look at what was considered modern Mexican art in 1937. Koontz will discuss 20th century Texas artists Jerry Bywaters, Everett Spruce, Alexander Hogue, Toni LaSelle and Robert Preusser, as well as Mexican artists Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. “One of the things Koontz is talking about is how it was kind of an effort to develop a visual language for Texas artists as Americans and as Texans,” Chadwick said. Koontz will present examples of the Texas artists’ work from the 1937 Texas and Panamerican exposition.
“We’re actually envisioning this as the first in a series of art history lectures,” Chadwick said. “We’ve had some inquires, from students and also people in the community, who say they’re interested in
some of these relationships from art and history.” A reception will preceed the talk at 5:30 p.m. in the Dishman Art Museum. For more information, visit fineartscomm.lamar.edu.
Notice of street closure A portion of Cunningham Street between Iowa Avenue and Georgia Avenue has been closed by Vaughn Construction to allow placement of a crane to be used for various construction activities on the new Science and Technology Building. The area is enclosed by a fence and a separate pedestrian walkway will be installed to allow safe pedestrian access through the area. Vehicular access to both the north and south driveways at lot G-8 will be maintained and the rest of Cunningham Street north of Georgia Avenue and south of Iowa Avenue will not be affected by the closure. The closure is expected to be in place for six months, or until all scheduled activities requiring use of the crane are completed. Questions or concerns may be addressed to project manager Jay Caldwell at (832) 723-7380.
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All rules meetings will be in the McDonald Gym Rm 117 ALL INTRAMURAL SPORTS ARE FREE! All currently enrolled Fall 2017 LU & LIT students/faculty/staffff are eligible to compete in all leagues. For more information sign up online for each sport with imleagues.com OR e-mail us at intramurals@lamar.edu or visit us at Lamar.edu/intramurals LAMAR.INTRAMURALS
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Intramural Sports All Scores and Standings as updated on Tuesday, Oct. 3
VOLLEYBALL WOmEn’S LEAguE Mon/Wed TEAm WLT Yum 3-0-0 Cardinals 2-1-0 Alpha Chi Omega 0-4-0 & Others CO REC LEAguE Mon/Wed ADP & SPE ZTA and ATO I’d Hit That Hustle SPD/AOE
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Shooting Straight Rec Sports hits target with new schedule Cassandra Jenkins UP sports editor
Recreational Sports was affected by Harvey like everyone else, especially with having to rebuild numerous schedules. “The storm did impact us with having to do a lot of re-scheduling,” Jason Harrington, coordinator of recreational sports, said. “We pushed back so many events.” Harrington said that the teams are finally getting back on schedule after Hurricane Harvey caused so much rescheduling, and the turnout, so far, has been better than previous years. “We have five co-rec teams this year,” he said. “In the past five years, we had zero corec teams. This has been a great success for us to get a lot more people involved, espe-
WLT 4-0-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 0-4-0
mEn’S LEAguE Mon/Wed TEAM Smashing Ballz Alpha Tau Omega Kappa Alpha Order
WLT 4-0-0 2-2-0 0-4-0
mEn’S LEAguE Tues/Thurs TEAM Sigma Phi Epsilon PKA Volleyball Sigma Phi Delta
WLT 3-0-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 UP photos by Matt Beadle
SpORT CLuBS All Scores and Standings updated as of Sept 29. CLuB BASEBALL 9/23 Away Scrimmage game Lamar club baseball won an 11 inning scrimmage against Rice University by the score of 8-4 CLuB BASkETBALL 9/23 Home Scrimmage Lamar women’s won a close one against Stephen F. Austin State University 33-32. Lamar men’s club beat Stephen F. Austin State University by a score of 52-45. LOnE STAR HOuSTOn SpORT BASkETBALL COnfEREnCE 9/22 Away games Lamar women’s club had a tough loss against Texas Southern University in overtime 44-36. Lamar men’s club beat Lonestar Kingwood by a score of 66-53. CLuB WOmEn’S SOCCER 9/23 Away games Lamar Women lost a hard-fought match against University of Houston Downtown by a score of 4-1 CLuB uLTImATE Lamar Ultimate Club “Dark Matter” placed 6th in the Baylor Huckfest Ultimate Tournament, March 25-26.
Orange native, Kylie Bradley, top, takes aim during archery practice at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Monday. Junior Rachel Robinette, above, practices with a compound bow .
cially within female participation. As far as the men’s teams we have 11 teams for men and five for co-rec, zero for women. For volleyball we’ve had really good success this semester. We had nine teams for co-rec, six for men and three for women.” The busiest parts their schedules have been pushed into October and has caused many events to overlap and run back to back, Harrington said. “Cricket should be coming up pretty soon,” he said. “We had to push that back to Oct. 8. We also changed that from outdoors to indoors. We are going to have indoor cricket in the main gym on the two basketball courts. We’ve done that for the last three summers and it has been a great turnout for 6-on-6, but we are also changing it to 7-on-7. Teams need to be signed up for cricket by Friday. We have four teams signed up right now. “We also have our football pick-em’s. We have 20 games, college and NFL, and we send out an Excel sheet of random games that week and you put down who you think will win. It’s called a confidence pick-em where you put a point from 1 to 20 for which score you are most confident in. The winner of each week gets a championship Tshirt and we keep a cumulative score over the whole 10-week season and the overall winner gets a championship shirt. It also rolls into the College Bowl Pick-Em’s after the fall semester. You can sign up for that at anytime. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to get involved and cheer teams on.” Five-on-five basketball and indoor soccer will also start in October, Harrington said. “Oct. 6 is the deadline for basketball and we’ll start that up Monday,” he said. “We’re going to try to do a five-week season for that. Indoor soccer will start a little bit after that and be about four-weeks long.” This semester will also produce new
ways to earn points for your fraternity, sorority or resident hall, Harrington said. “Starting this semester we are doing Greek points for co-rec,” he said. “Fraternities and sororities compete and earn points for their organization. They came to us last semester about being able to do that for co-rec and we’ve really seen a huge boom in those leagues. “We’ve been doing great with the resident halls as well. If anyone lives in the halls and they want to compete and represent their hall, they have two options. We have three-on-three basketball, Oct. 18, at the village courts and we are going to do sand volleyball, Nov. 2, also at the sand volleyball courts near the village. They can just talk to their RA’s about how to get on those teams and get involved. Same thing with the Greek fraternities and sororities, they earn points for wins and the overall most points by hall at the end of the year, fall and spring, gets a team photo and a plaque made for them to have in the hall.” Along with intramurals, students can also join sports clubs, Harrington said. “We have eight current clubs right now,” he said. “We have men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, wrestling, archery, tennis, ultimate frisbee and women’s soccer. Half of our sports have already started traveling. Baseball played an 11-inning scrimmage against Rice on Sept. 23. The basketball clubs played a home scrimmage against SFA and played league matches two weekends ago. Soccer played in Houston at U of H, Sept. 23. All those teams are traveling again this weekend. We’re looking to get more people involved and to join the clubs.” To sign up for intramural sports, go to IMLeagues.com and make a free account with a Lamar ID and email. To join a sports club pick up a flier in front of the rec and contact the corresponding officer.
Eckart seals win for LU soccer Karisa Norfleet UP Contributor
The Lady Cardinals soccer team defeated Stephan F. Austin, 3-2, Sunday, at the LU Soccer Complex. The Lady Cards move to 93-1 (SLC 4-1-0). SFA scored in the first two minutes of the first half, but the Lady Cards didn’t let that stop them. Marie Lund and M.J. Eckart scored, giving Lamar a 2-1 halftime lead. After the Lady Jacks equalized in the 63rd minute, Eckart scored from a free kick to seal the win. “We knew it was going to be a battle — and it was,” Steve Holeman, LU head coach, said. “This is a big win for this team. This was the first time Lamar has beaten Stephan F. Austin.” Eckart scored the winning goal, one of the two she contributed to the team’s win. “Great composure by M.J. in the moment to step up,” Holeman said. “Her confidence definitely showed at the end.” The Lady Cardinals had back-to-back home wins after a 3-1 victory against Sam Houston State, Friday. See SOCCER, page 9
Samantha Moreno, Mexico City, Mexico, fights two SFA players in a soccer match at the LU Soccer Complex, Oct 1.
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Colonels crush Cardinals, 41-14 Elisabeth Tatum UP contributor
Lamar Football added their third consecutive loss to the season against Nicholls State Saturday evening at Provost Umphrey Stadium. Nicholls pummeled the Cards, 41-14. The Cardinals struggled on offense and moving the ball, finishing the night with only 237 yards of total offense. LU’s quarterbacks had low completions of 14of-33 passes for 121 yards and two interceptions. Nicholls racked up 506 yards of total offense. The Colonels rushed for 354 yards. LU’s defense was led by senior Manasseh Miles who recorded a career-high 11 tackles. Miles was one of nine Cardinals to record a TFL Saturday evening. Junior Lane Taylor and fresh-
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man David Crosley added 10 tackles. “We have to keep working. Needless to say we’re not where we want to be,” said LU head coach Mike Schultz. “Right now we have to stay the course and get better. As a 37-year veteran of coaching, I can tell them the process will work; we just have to trust the process.” The Colonels scored on the game’s opening drive. Nicholls’ QB moved down the field quickly on a five-play, 84-yard drive that ended with 28-yard touchdown pass. The score stayed at 6-0 as LU blocked the extra-point attempt. It would be the only score of the first quarter, but Nicholls would score two more times before Lamar could get on the board. LU had a five-play, 75-yard drive with a 36-yard pass
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Wide Receiver, Zae Giles, is surrounded by Nicholls State players during the Cardinals’ 41-14 loss to the Colonels, Sept. 30, at Provost Umphrey Stadium. from Kendrick King to Kirkland Banks in the middle of the second quarter. Nicholls closed out the half by adding on one more score to take a 27-7 lead into halftime. Nicholls went on to add two more touchdowns before the Cardinals scored the final touchdown of the game, which came from a Nicholls mistake. After being
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“This team showed resilience on Friday, and then they turned around and did it again on Sunday,” Holeman said. “We changed our game plan a little bit, and we hoped it would work out and it did. It was tough. We knew (SFA) were dangerous on some pieces. It was a long game and when they scored early, the girls kept their heads up and kept battling. Holeman said he thought the first half was back and forth between the teams, but the Lady Cards took over. “We got a hold of the ball a bit more than they did and possession was absolutely critical,” he said. “Posses-
sion was big for us and I think we held on to the ball well, and, at the end, it made a difference.”
Lady Cardinals will face Southeastern Louisiana in SLC action, Friday, in Hammond, La.
Samantha Moreno, senior, kicks the ball at the LU Soccer Complex, Oct 1.
forced to punt the ball away, Nicholls fumbled the return and sophomore Kevin O’Neill fell on the ball. Three plays later Big Red scored when senior Andrew Allen carried the ball in from four yards out. Freshman punter Tyler Slaydon had a record night with 44 yards per punt, including a 73-
yarder –the longest punt since the 1973 season. The Cardinals have a bye this week, giving them extra time to prepare for their game against University of Incardinate Word. The game is Saturday, Oct. 14, in San Antonio. The game against UIW will kick off at 6 p.m.
UPsports briefs MEN’S GOLF Lamar University's Eason Wang tied for 18th as the Louisville Cardinal Challenge came to a close, Sunday. Wang fired a 1-over-par 73, to end the tourney at 5-over-par 221 as the Cardinals finished 10th in the 13 team field, finishing ahead of the two other Southland Conference schools in the event. As a team, the Cardinals had a three-day total of 904. LU's Sam Dumez tied for 34th at 224. Clay McCrory finished in a tie for 48th. Cody Banach tied for 64th, while Garret James tied for 76th. LU's Juho Kurikka, competing as an individual, tied for 62nd at 233 after turning in a round of 74 on Sunday. The Cardinal compete at the Bayou City Collegiate, Oct. 9-10 in Pearland.
MEN’S TENNIS
Lamar University's Sebastian Santibanez advanced to the third round of the ITA All-America Championships pre-qualifying bracket before bowing out in a hard-fought match, Sunday Senior Benny Schweizer won his consolation match in straight sets Hofstra's Marcus Smith. Schweizer recorded a 7-5, 6-3 decision in his lone match.
WOMEN’S TENNIS Lamar University's Milena Belianovich teamed with Phonexay Chitdara of Southland Conference rival McNeese to capture the title of the No. 4 doubles draw at the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational, Saturday, over a team from Southern Mississippi. LU returns to action when it competes at the Southland Fall Invite, scheduled for Oct. 6-8 in New Orleans. Compiled by Cassandra Jenkins
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