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Friday, April 20, 2012 Vol. 75 No. 19 Serving Kilgore College since 1936
SPECIAL REPORT See pages 4-5
Showdown at Mount Carmel
Police arrest weapon suspect Women’s .LOJRUH PDQ IDFHV IHORQ\ FKDUJHV SULVRQ WLPH KATIE KUYKENDALL Staff Writer An 18-year-old Kilgore man remains in the Gregg County Jail on a $25,000 bond after charged with carrying a handgun on campus (a place where weapons are prohibited) April 4. Johaun Deriare Dupree was charged with a third degree felony and
a call reporting that someone with a gun was around the male dormitories. After KCPD and the Kilgore Police Department searched the area with K-9 units and a helicopter, the suspect was not found. A Kilgore police officer identified Dupree on KCPD’s security video. A warrant was granted after two witnesses chose Dupree’s photograph out of six random individuals who matched the suspect’s description.
faces prison charges from two to 10 years and a possible fine not to exceed $10,000. KCPD’s Lt. Tony Means took Dupree into custody without incident on Monday. Dupree is not a KC student. “Given all of the circumstances, the investigation was successful,� said Martin Pessink, KCPD chief. Around 9:20 p.m. on April 4, KCPD received
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In order to comply with federal Title IX mandates, KC is looking to find a place in the athletic program for a women’s softball team. Dr. Mike Jenkins, vice president of student development, presented the softball idea to the KC Board of Trustees in April, and the proposal will be considered for approval at the next Board meeting May 14. Title IX guarantees exclusion of sex discrimination under education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. KC currently offers football and basketball for men and basketball for women. Not having another sport offered for women causes an imbalance in the population of student athletes. “Almost 13 percent of our athletes are women, while almost 63 percent of the student body is female,� Jenkins said. “Beyond legal compliance, it is important to offer participation opportunities to women coming from the high schools and communities of our service area.� Players will be recruited based upon the new coaching staff ’s discretion. “The recruitment process will be handled by the coach. I would imagine that there will be a lot of local as well as statewide recruitment, based upon the network of contacts the coach has established,�Jenkins said. The college will also need to hire a coaching staff. “Typically, we post all job openings and accept applications from anyone interested. Generally, a search process can take one or more months to complete. Given that we are well into the recruiting season, there is some concern of going through a full search process and delaying student-athlete recruitment until June or later,� Jenkins said. “Under certain circumstances, the president can authorize the appointment of an interim to serve. So that is a possibility as well.� The softball team will be a part of the Region XIV Athletic Conference. The conference is split into two
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Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series highlighting family dynamics. Names of student sources have been changed to ensure honest discussion on these sensitive issues.
KASI DICKERSON Executive Editor
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Before you realize it, you become its slave entrapped into a self-destructive cycle. Addiction promises to be a one-night party, but when the celebration doesn’t end, your life deteriorates and families suffer. Drug and alcohol abuse are two forces cracking the traditional family foundation. More than 28 million Americans are children of alcoholics and nearly 11 million are under the age of 18, according to Hope Networks.org. The National Council See ADDICTION on Page 6
See SOFTBALL on Page 6
Preview Day features sessions, tours for prospective students KRISTINA KUEHN Staff Writer The Office of Recruitment Services is hosting Ranger Preview Day 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, with registration from 9 - 10 a.m. in Dodson Auditorium. “Preview Day provides high school students who are exploring their higher education options an opportunity to find out what Kilgore College has to offer,� said Eloise Ashley, associate director of admissions and recruitment. Ashley said transfer students, parents and friends are also welcome to attend this free event. Prospective students will participate in
an academic fair sessions to explore areas of interest. Instructors from the college’s departments will be on hand to answer questions prospective students might have. Information sessions will inform students about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, testing, residential life and how to navigate Campus Connect. Students will receive a T-shirt and free lunch in the KC Cafeteria and view a skit from the Ranger Ambassadors. Students can also tour KC housing. Register for “Ranger Preview Day,� online at kilgore.edu. For more information, contact Recruitment Services at 903-983-8290 or email Ashley at eashley@kilgore.edu.
PREVIEW DAY SATURDAY
Schedule Q Registration/Check In 9 - 10 a.m. Dodson Auditorium Q Welcome and Overview 9:30 - 10 a.m. Dodson Auditorium Q Academic Fair Session (1) 10 - 10:30 a.m. DSC - Ballroom Q Academic Fair Session (2) 10:30 - 11 a.m. DSC - Ballroom Q Academic Fair Session (3) 11 - 11:30 a.m. DSC - Ballroom
Information Sessions: Q Admissions 10 - 11:30 a.m. Devall Room Q Financial Aid/ Scholarships 11 - 11:30 a.m. Game Room Q Campus Connect 11:30 - 1 p.m. Devall Room Q Campus Tours 11:30 - 1 p.m. Center Court Cafe Q Housing Tours 1- 2 p.m. Q Open House: Petroleum/Process Technology Program 1 - 2:30 p.m. ATC Bldg.
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