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President Dana G. Hoyt sent out an email outlining new student requirements
Music will audition for an exclusive award in alumni’s namesake
The oldest student on campus is 83 and starting a new column
Bearkats make appearance at another tourney, end up with 1-2 record
A group of runners live in one house passed on from generation to generation
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SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE
On Thursday, Scotland constituents will vote on whether or not they should remain a part of the United Kingdom. Although, Scotland has been a member of the United Kingdom for nearly three centuries, pro-independence leaders argue that a separate Scotland would better represent and govern itself. If the measure goes through, Scotland and the UK will have to work out the division of debts and assets. A poll from Bing, using web and social media data, has predicted the vote at 47.5% for and 52.5% against.
CALIFORNIA STAYS WHOLE
A petition to split California into six separate states failed to make the 2016 ballot. The campaign, led by venture capitalist Tim Draper, suggests that dividing into six states would allow citizens to be better represented. The plan called for dividing the state into South, West, Central, North, Jefferson (Far North), and Silicon Valley. The California Secretary of State’s website said that the organizers did not collect enough valid signatures, but the campaign intends to appeal the decision.
SOLAR FLARE
Two large X-class solar flares began hitting the Earth Sept. 12. Flares are classified by their peak flux, with X being the most intense. The resulting solar storms peaked on Sept. 13 and produced the Aurora Borealis in parts of the U.S. and Canada through the weekend. The flares were expected to impact satellites and astronauts in space and communication infrastructure on the surface.
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CROSSING. A student is seen jaywalking across Bobby K. Marks Drive toward the campus of Sam Houston State University on his way to the rec center. City and university officials agreed this intersection is in need of crosswalks.
Crosswalks closer to reality on campus Crosswalks confirmed for construction on Bobby K. Marks Drive CONNOR HYDE Senior Reporter Both city and Sam Houston State University officials confirmed Bobby K. Marks Drive is the targeted stretch of road where crosswalks will be constructed to increase students’ safety on campus. Huntsville City Manager Matt Benoit has drafted an inter-local agreement that will detail different responsibilities for the city and SHSU. Benoit said he sent the
agreement to Doug Greening, associate vice president for facilities management at SHSU, for review. Greening and Benoit have met to discuss the agreement and outline the content. “I put it in his capable hands for whatever review is necessary at the university level,” Benoit said. Confusion of jurisdiction between the city and SHSU has delayed progress of the project over the past year. Sixty-thousand dollars are allocated from the city’s Fiscal-Year 2013-14 budget to fund the project, however the city has pushed SHSU officials to take lead of the project. Benoit said he met with university officials last week and it was “a
very, very, very productive meeting.” Student Body President Spencer Copeland echoed Benoit and said he is happy the project is moving forward with the city’s lead. Copeland said rough designs of the crosswalks have been discussed, but the university is waiting until an engineer has been assigned to the project. “Right now we’re waiting for the engineering firm to do their traffic student and to find out what they think is best for this road, how many they need and what they will look like,” Copeland said. “We’re all happy that it’s moving forward.” Follow The Houstonian for continuing coverage.
TALIBAN HIT MEN CAPTURED
Pakistani army officials announced on Sept. 12 that the group of Taliban hit men who shot educational reform activist Malala Yousafzai in 2012 have been captured. Yousafzai, an advocate for girls’ education, spent a year undergoing cranial reconstructive surgery in the UK after his attack. Mullah Fazlullah, head of the Pakistani Taliban ordered the attack after Yousafzai wrote about life under Taliban rule in a blog for the BBC. Fazullah’s location is still unknown, but army officials are continuing their search efforts.
IPHONE SHIPPING DELAYED
Pre-ordering for Apple’s latest iPhone opened at 3 a.m. (ET) on September 12 and by 9 a.m. the larger iPhone 6 Plus had already reached a three to four-week shipping delay. Record-setting orders also delayed shipping for certain iPhone 6 models anywhere from seven to 10 days. Pre-orders placed from carriers may take even longer to ship.
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MALFUNCTION. A worker attempts to fix a broken scoreboard at Bowers Stadium during the Bearkat football game Saturday. Read more about the malfunction and a game recap on page 5.
The Sam Houston State University department of mass communication will be hosting a convention-style organization fair starting today and continuing tomorrow. MCOMICON, the first event of its kind at SHSU, will take place in the Dan Rather Building room 301 from 1 to 3 p.m. The convention will be geared towards mass communication students but is open to everyone interested in organizations focusing on media, journalism, public relations, radio and film. Participating organizations include The Film Society, National Association of Black Journalists, The Houstonian, Channel 7, Public Relations Student Society of America, National Broadcast Society, 90.5 The Kat, 90.5 HD2 El Gato, Priority One and the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy. Mass communication sophomore and NABJ president Alexis Reese stressed the importance of joining clubs and organizations to help students supplement their education and add to their resumes. “Every student needs to join at least one organization that is focused on their major here at SHSU,” Reese said. “NABJ will help students develop certain skills that are essential for a mass communication major as well as develop ties with other members and professors around campus. I encourage everyone to come out and check out mine and other clubs.” Mass communication junior and TFS president Khoi Nguyen will be representing the film side of the industry. “TFS is a new film organization that is focused on building a community with talented student filmmakers in order to expand the up-and-coming film program at SHSU,” Nguyen said. Each organization will have its own table where representatives will have information about membership, upcoming events, professional development and volunteer opportunities. MCOMICON hopes to raise awareness about different mass communication organizations on campus and increased student involvement on both academic and professional levels.
Internship fee waivers under review by VPFO JAY R. JORDAN Editor-in-Chief Jacob Ratliff is a senior criminal justice major with nine credit hours left at Sam Houston State University. He enrolled in an internship program with Richardson Police Department, near Dallas, to complete his last nine hours and graduate in December. But he’s paying more than $400 this semester in fees for facilities and services despite being more than 200 miles away from campus. “I’m being assessed fees that everyone is assessed for being a student on campus,” Ratliff said. “I am going to be 200 miles away, and I’m not going to drive 200 miles to use
the rec center or the health center or the student center.” Students who take classes exclusively online already have medical center, student service, student center and recreation center fees waived since they would not be on campus. However, students who get credit exclusively from an internship do not have those same fees waived regardless of where the internship is located. The 2012-14 Undergraduate Catalogue states “Student Service, Student Center, Medical and Recreational Sports Fees are waived, if only on-line courses are taken and the distance learning fee is charged for each credit hour taken.” Ratliff said the fees he feels he
shouldn’t be paying – those that are waived for online-only students – total $419. The policy first appeared in the 2002-04 Undergraduate Catalogue. “That’s not practical,” Ratliff said. I would say [to the university] waive the fees on a case-by-case basis. Create a form and present that documentation to the appropriate offices to have the fees waived. Because I can understand that there are several internships in the Huntsville area [where students] might still use the rec center if they were still in the area.” After complaints from students, including the Student Advisory Board, the university said it will look into revising the way they waive fees for students with intern-
ships. “What we’re doing is simply going back and reassessing the different methodologies for institutional [fee] waivers,” Carlos Hernandez, acting vice president for finance and operations, said. “Now, there’s a whole slew of different exemptions and waivers that are authorized in the statute. However, this specific area [lies in] the authority that’s handed down to the institution to establish institutional waivers, and that’s what we’re revisiting, the institutional policy waiving any fees for any student.” Hernandez said the fact that SHSU has to compete with other —
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President’s email reminds Suddenlink receives critiques by students of Title IX requirements HANNAH ZEDAKER Associate Editor Students and faculty of Sam Houston State University received a campus-wide email yesterday regarding the university’s compliance with Title IX. Title IX, part of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law which offers the protection of people from discrimination based on sex in federally-funded education programs. According to the email sent by the president’s office, new requirements to stay in compliance with Title IX will soon be put into effect on campus. “In the coming weeks, you will hear more on campus about these resources and the University’s effort to ensure a campus free from discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault,” University President Dana G. Hoyt said in an email. “All incoming students will soon receive an email regarding student training on the critical topics of maintaining safe and healthy relationships, alcohol, and sexual misconduct. Similarly, all faculty and staff will be receiving an email
regarding training for all employees regarding Title IX.” The law states that “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.” Title IX encompasses approximated 16,000 local school districts, 3,200 colleges and universities, and an additional 5,000 for-profit schools, libraries and museums. Currently, there are two different sexual assault cases that occurred on the SHSU campus which are still active in the District Attorney’s office, according to University Policy Department deputy chief Trey Holloway. The first instance was reported on Nov. 14, 2013 when a student said she had been sexually assaulted by another student in a campus housing facility. The female reported that she knew the suspect prior to the incident. The second incident was reported on March 31 when officers were dispatched to Raven Village in reference to a sexual assault report. The officers then met a resident
who reported that she believed she was sexually assaulted by an unknown person on March 27. In an effort to stay informed and preventative of these incidences, students and faculty have access to several resources on the SHSU Title IX webpage, such as the Sexual Misconduct Policy which applies to all entities included in the Texas State University System, a statement of rights, the definition of “consent,” frequently asked questions and risk reduction tips. “All SHSU personnel must understand the required reporting responsibilities and help to create an environment where all members of the SHSU community feel welcome, valued, and able to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination,” Hoyt said. For more information, students can contact Title IX coordinator and Associate Dean of Students Jeanine Bias at jbias@shsu.edu or 936-294-3026 while faculty and staff can contact Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Risk Management David Hammonds at david.hammonds@ shsu.edu or 936-294-2709. Attempts to contact Bias yesterday were unsuccessful.
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A large majority of students are complaining about the quality of Suddenlink’s Internet service this semester. Suddenlink wireless Internet is offered on campus and in a few of the residence halls at SHSU. It is made accessible to students as a convenience while commuting on campus and for those who would not have access to the Internet otherwise. Since the beginning of the fall 2014 semester, students have been less than satisfied by the service provided. “It is so slow this semester,” sophomore business major Diana Garcia said. “I don’t have the time to worry about being able to rely on a strong enough connection. That can get in the way of assignment deadlines and such. It used to be super convenient and now I’d just rather get my own router.” Similar complaints have been voiced by other students. There have been issues with the speed as well as with the service not being accessible altogether at times. Students believe that this inconvenience will add stress to the new semester, and that a solution needs to be reached. Some students have even gone to the extent of buying their own equipment to avoid the undependable on campus service. “The major factor that would affect the internet for SHSU would be the number of users that are on at one time,” Suddenlink representative Richard Cherry said. “Some options are to boost the amount of service that is currently being pro-
vided to the campus or have less users online at a time.” Cherry provided other options that are available to students by Suddenlink which include personal equipment that can supply the same service but at a more efficient speed. “There is a fee associated with this alternate service,” Cherry said.” But we are also hoping to improve Suddenlink in order to provide better internet service to all residents.” The Suddenlink team was in the mall area on campus Sept. 10 attempting to inform students about these other options. Cherry mentioned Suddenlink’s association with Texas A&M University, a campus of 55,000 attending students. “We ran into a similar issue with Texas A&M and they have worked with us to make it work,” Cherry said. “We can make it happen. We have the technology. We have the capability of giving the students whatever they want, of course there’s always a cost factor. But we can do it.” Cherry said all that was necessary was for students to reach out and ask. Suddenlink’s Business Relations department can help students find what it is they want in order to achieve campus-wide satisfaction. Efforts need to be made on both ends to reach a solution to the current network connection issues. “It is just a matter of us working together,” Cherry said. “If we come together as two individual groups, we can make it work.” For more information, contact the IT Service Desk at 936-2944357.
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LEFT: Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper talks to reporters next to boxes of petitions for a ballot initiative that would ask voters to split California into six separate states, before turning them into the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters, in Sacramento, Calif. MIDDLE: Irish artist Bob Geldof delivers a speech during a pro-union rally rally at Trafalgar square in central London on Monday. ABOVE: Malala Yousafzai, a 16-year-old girl from Pakistan who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating education for girls, speaks about her fight for education on the International Day of the Girl at the World Bank in Washington.
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T H E J UM P who do pay fees higher. “The underlying cost associated with providing those services to all students is one that should be borne by all participating students within the enrollment cycle of an institution,” Hernandez said. “That way it’s spread out over a larger population, and it mitigates the impact. Alternatively, it imposes a
fee on everyone equally, and so the burden is shared by all and not forgiven for any.” SHSU student body president and Student Advisory Board member Spencer Copeland said he is working closely with the university to make sure the institutional fee waiving policy is fair for all students.
“I’m very happy that the university administration, particular Dr. Hernandez, is looking into reassessing the policies,” Copeland said. “I understand that it’s a very difficult situation we’re in, trying to maintain competitive pricing in the state of Texas but also taking into account the very real and tangible effects on the individual students.
It’s my hope that SHSU can find a solution that accommodates the needs of the university without forgetting the impact on its students.” He said one possible option is considering certain internships as distance learning or assess fees based on the location of the internship by county.
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Parents, students enjoy Family Weekend
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FAMILY. TOP LEFT: Students and their families were invited to Intramural Field 3 to learn more about the various student groups on campus during Bearkat Family Weekend. TOP RIGHT: Family and friends of SHSU students take an up-close look at hot-rods and wild rides at the eleventh annual Classic Car Cruise-In. BOTTOM: Family members of students learn the ins and outs of the school.
PHILLIP GARCIA Contributing Reporter Thousands of family members from throughout the nation gathered at Sam Houston State University Friday and Saturday for the annual Bearkat Family Weekend. Many students eager to show their parents around campus finally got the chance to do so. Whether
at the football game, car show or many other orange-coated traditions, the campus was filled with Bearkat pride. The Dean of Students Office sponsored the weekend and worked diligently with organizations around campus to ensure everything ran smoothly, but the pep rally was cancelled due to inclement weather on Friday. However, the weather worked in
favor Saturday morning and created a cool environment for the families, allowing them to participate fully in all planned events. Students were able to show their families the ins and outs of their majors as many colleges within the university held open houses. Student organizations also showed off their offerings at “Fun on the Field.” Most family members enjoyed a full meal and a live musical perfor-
mance provided by the university in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Loved ones enjoyed free food and prizes from the traditional Bearkat Alley Tailgate and cheered on the Bearkat football team at their game that evening. Freshman animal science major and ROTC member Hunter Wehmeier enjoyed seeing his family. “It was nice seeing the family
and great showing them around campus, plus I got to restock on some groceries,” Hunter said. “My family is going to be wearing a lot more orange now.” While participating in such events, families enjoyed the beauty of Sam Houston State University, the possibilities it has to offer and all together began to realize why their students are so proud to be a Bearkat.
Tull scholarship decided by auditions SAVANNAH WOODWORTH Staff Reporter The year was 1957. A young musician, barely 23 years old, started his teaching career at Sam Houston State University where he would become an admired professor and mentor for years to come. Fisher Tull, Ph.D, spent years climbing the ranks of SHSU’s music college, becoming chairman of the school of music in 1965. The beloved professor died in 1994, and former School of Music president, Finn King, started a scholarship in Fisher Tull’s name. Incoming freshmen are gearing
up as this year’s installment of the scholarship auditions have arrived. Students who wish to audition for the scholarship must go through a rigorous application process. Before they can even be considered, students must already have received a scholarship from the School of Music and have a recommendation from their private lesson teacher. Charlotte Tull, Fisher Tull’s wife, is on the audition and interview committee for the scholarship. “It’s been going on 20 years, and almost everyone that has been chosen as an incoming freshman has gone on to be an outstanding student,” said Charlotte Tull.
After meeting the preliminary criteria, students then prepare an audition piece with their teacher, fill out a biographical sketch and write an essay detailing why they wish to pursue music at SHSU. “Musicianship is considered but the ability to speak well and to present yourself as a leader is very important too and that comes out in the interview,” said Charlotte Tull. The scholarship is worth a minimum of $1,000 and is available to incoming freshman in the string, wind or percussion sections of the SHSU School of Music. Auditions are held today at 5 p.m. in the GPAC.
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The Octogenarian: A series from the elder
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Kenneth Levin, the oldest undergraduate student at Sam Houston State University, writes about his experience from living through World Wars, depressions and historical event we have only read about in textbooks while relating to today’s younger student population.
KENNETH LEVIN Guest Writer This new column is submitted for your entertainment, information and possibly even edification. Why the name Octogenarian and who is the Octogenarian and why should I read his column? By definition, an Octogenarian is a person in their ninth decade of life. My name is Ken and I came by this title, The Octogenarian, by the simple act of having been born a
mere “four score and three years ago.” When I was born, Herbert Hoover was the U.S. president, the Great Depression was just beginning (that’s the bigger depression before this most recent one) and we did not yet know it back then, but we were between world wars. More important, at age 83, I am, as far as I can tell, the oldest fulltime undergraduate student on campus. This gives me a chance to prove to those of you who read my column how much alike we are as well as the chance to observe our differences. When you see me on campus, please say hello, but don’t take it as an affront if I don’t recognize you, as I am a victim of old age onsetdry-macular-degeneration (meaning that even though I do not consider myself blind, I just can’t see you as anything except an outline.) Also, don’t laugh, but if at first I
don’t pay any attention to what you say to me I may not have my hearing devices in. Even with them, I cannot recognize all sound. So, what to do? Does the expression in your face come to mind as a form of greeting? You have every right to ask, “What is this old codger, a wreck of the man he once was, doing on my campus? Trust me, I ask the same question. Well, having completed the first two of my 12 full years of college in the year 1951, and at the urging of my president, Mr. Truman, I took a four year school break to investigate the joys of military life. In 1955, I went back to school for three more years but left before earning my degree. With my second of seven children on the way, I had to earn a living. Thirty years after starting school the first time, I was back in school
earning my first degree. Being a consistent chap, I waited 30 more years to go back to school, and this past May, I received an AA from Lone Star College (I think it was for being their oldest graduate ever) and so, in pursuit of a well-rounded education, I became a Bearkat. My perspective is varied. I have children old enough to be your grandparents and I have two children in college with one even being on this campus. Next year, one of my granddaughters is joining us here on campus. This column will carry many perspectives on many varied subjects. I look forward to sharing this newspaper space with you and inflicting my experience and opinions for your reading pleasure and I intend to enjoy and respect your feedback.
New York Fashion Week: What will you take from it? New York fashion week helps set trends for the rest of the season but not all of what’s seen is translatable to real world style. Also, navigating the fashion world in the Texas heat makes it even harder to wear the latest trends and still look cute while profusely sweating.
PAWS UP to Rush Week: Mom and dad cough up that cash for you to have friends while you sit back and reap the rewards (A broken wine bottle in your neck).
PAWS UP to the Cold Front: You were only here for a day, but you were the perfect preview to the upcoming fall season and reminded us that we own sweaters.
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FASHION. In this file photo, U.S. Open 2014 tennis champion Serena Williams, center, poses with Vogue editor Anna Wintour, right and U.S. Open runner-up Caroline Wozniacki before showing her Spring 2015 collection during Fashion Week in New York.
ALEXIS BLOOMER Guest Reporter Have you heard the saying, “What goes around, comes around?” I think this term was created with fashion in mind. I always laugh because my mother says the outfits we are wearing now were popular when she was in high school. As the MercedesBenz Fashion Week wraps up in New York, we once again see that the trends are a blast from the past. Making their way onto the runway are longer skirts from the 50s and the bright-colored outfits from the 90s. No wonder the models have a blank stare of disinterest; they are wearing clothes that look as if they were created as costumes
from decades past. By watching fashionweekonline. com to catch the shows live, I can tell that this year’s trends have blatantly been recycled from decades past. We see many designers such as Michael Kors bringing back an updated version of the 90s crop top and floral patterns. However, unlike last year, hemlines are extending well past the knee. So ladies, pack those miniskirts away and get ready to bear your midriffs. I can also see stores like Forever 21 imitate the looks of Diane Von Furstenberg with solid colors layered with patterns to create a unique look. One particular design was a black striped jacket layered on top of a solid black crop top and a matching black striped skirt. Being someone who is not always a fan of patterns, I actually really enjoyed her looks and might even consider investing in some of them myself. Being interested in fashion, I always look at New York Fashion Week and ask myself, would I wear this? Many of the designs are not
particularly tasteful, in my opinion, and look as if they used Lady Gaga as a consultant during their design period. Marc Jacobs, who usually designs young and festive looks, sadly disappointed with a runway that looked as if he went to an Army Surplus store and glued studs onto oversized coats and dresses. He did not win fan favorite with his overly masculine designs. If you are not necessarily on a college budget, Zac Posen will definitely steal your wallet and your heart. Not only were his designs sleek and modern, but they had a certain elegance to them. Many of them showed bare arms, however, it was flattering in terms of maintaining class while being sexy. As far as applying these trends to life here at Sam Houston State University, I predict that many females on campus will be wearing crop tops with long skirts and also a lot of brightly colored shoes. According to vogue.com, style is going to be driven by a more modest look this year. It is going to be more
Audrey Hepburn and less Miley Cyrus. A lot of these looks show the shoulders or legs but not both. They are modest but with a peekaboo cutouts. We all know that the Texas heat is killer, especially when it comes to trying to look cute and not have a heat stroke. So I suggest a cute floral skirt with a bright colored tee and some tasteful wedges. Skirts that flare out are going to be big this spring. This particular trend should really pick up here in Texas because it is less constricting when it comes to heat. Fashion continuously evolves and what is popular now might even be found in your mother’s closet. You should have fun with your style and it can easily be translated on any budget. My suggestion is to find a few trends that appeal to you and implement them into your existing style. The number one rule is to always be true to yourself and be comfortable in the clothes that you’re in.
PAWS DOWN to Bye Week in Football: Despite the loss, we will miss the tailgating and cheering on our Kats.
PAWS DOWN to Hurricane Odile making landfall: The hurricane hit Mexico on Monday. We hope that our neighbors to the South are safe.
PAWS DOWN to Kanye: You know what you did this time.
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Another volleyball tourney, another 1-2 finish Oral Roberts did out block SHSU with a total of 13 team blocks compared to the Bearkats’ 10 blocks. The Bearkats out dug the Eagles 73-68. The Bearkats lost their fuel against the host team University of Houston Cougars on Saturday morning. The Cougars defeated the Bearkats in a competitive five setter 25-22, 25-28, 13-25, 23-25 and 16-14. UH took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-18. SHSU rallied and held the Cougars to just 13 points in the third, a dramatic change from the previous sets. In the fourth set, there were 11 tied scores but the Bearkats jumped in front at 2219 and won. The Cougars jumped ahead 11-7 in the fifth set, but the Bearkats answered and took the lead twice. SHSU was not able to
hold on to the lead when the Cougars won the final three game winning points. Wells-Gibson led the Bearkats with 22 kills. Freshman outside hitter Brooke White and Urben shared 12 kills apiece. Urben believes the team has come a long way since this weekend, she said. “This was a testament of how hard we have worked in spring to get our minds, bodies and team chemistry where it needs to be,” she said. The Bearkats head to Fort Worth to compete in the Texas Christian University Molten Invitational next weekend to play TCU, High Point and Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
CSUP upsets SHSU, snaps Bowers winning streak
BOWERS’ BOARD DONE DURING SHSU GAME
AMSHI STEPHENSON Staff Reporter Sam Houston State saw another tough time in tournament play at the Flo Hyman Cup in Houston this past weekend. With a 1-2 tournament finish, the Bearkats move to a 6-4 preseason record. Although the Bearkats started off strong and aggressive with a huge victory over Southland Conference’s Oral Roberts, SHSU lost its momentum and was defeated 8-0 University of Louisiana-Lafayette in three straight sets 25-20, 2512, 25-22. Senior outside hitter Deveney Wells-Gibson was the only player to reach double digits in kills, putting away 16 of 39 total attempts.
The Bearkats beat Oral Roberts in a close five set game 13-25, 2523, 20-25, 27-25 and 16-14 on Friday. Losing to ORU last season in conference play made this victory much more intense and appreciated, sophomore middle blocker Shelby Genung said. “It was payback from last season,” she said. “We couldn’t wait to play them, and winning the close game made it that much better and fueled us for the next matches.” Genung was the leading scorer of the Bearkats with an all-time career high of 17 kills. She was also named to the all-tournament team. “It just feels great to know that I really helped the team and did my job on the court,” Genung said. “This is such a great accomplishment. I have a new goal to set now.” The Eagles took control in the
first set with an 11-1 run halfway through the match with freshman defensive specialist Maggie DiPronio. SHSU fought back in the second set, tying the match at one set a piece. Oral Roberts bounced back in the third and SHSU delivered top performances from Genung, junior middle blocker Carling Urben and Wells-Gibson to defeat the Eagles. Sophomore libero Claire Kilpatrick and sophomore outside hitter Breanna Homer played tough defense the entire game. Homer finished with 18 digs and Kilpatrick ended close behind with 17. Oral Robert’s top competitors were freshman outside hitter Laura Milos, who totaled 13 kills, sophomore outside hitter McKenna Qualls with 11 kills, and senior outside hitter Sara Pope put 10 kills on the scoreboard.
CANAAN CALDWELL Staff Reporter Sam Houston State’s football team walked out of Bowers Stadium on Friday afternoon with their heads up, confident about its game the next day. The same team walked out of the stadium Saturday with their heads down. “This was the most embarrassing loss I have ever been involved with,” head coach K.C. Keeler said. In a crowd almost full because of Family Weekend, the Bearkats lost 47-21 to Colorado State-Pueblo at Bowers Stadium on Saturday. “We have to own this loss,” Keeler said. The ThunderWolves extended their winning streak to 39 regular season games and snapped the Bearkats home winning streak. SHSU gave up 446 total offensive yards to CSUP. The ThunderWolves’ dominance on the offensive side of the ball was too much
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KNEELER. Head coach K.C. Keeler had nowhere to look but down during Saturday’s contest to Colorado State-Pueblo. Sam Houston State was held to one yard and no points at the end of the first half before losing 47-21.
for the Bearkats. Keeler didn’t put the blame on sophomore quarterback Jared Johnson, 14-26 for 72 yards. He also did not blame his offensive line giving up eight sacks nor did he blame his defense giving up 47 points.
“It’s important they understand that we lost,” Keeler said. “I’m as responsible as anyone in that room. Obviously, I didn’t do a good enough job. There’s enough talent on this team to win.” SHSU had thrown the towel in before the clock had ran out. Senior
running back Keshawn Hill found two touchdowns before the end of the game, but it was too little too late. “We lost the game,” Hill said. “Some people gave up, some people started pointing fingers and some of them cussing each other out. That means you lost right there.” The Bearkats gave up some big plays and could not make a stop on defense. CSUP’s running back Cameron McDondle rushed for 118 yards on 14 attempts with two touchdowns. ThunderWolves quarterback Chris Bonner also passed the ball for 255 yards and three touchdowns. “Everyone has to buy into Keeler and the defensive coordinator,” junior linebacker Tristan Eche said. “When one guy doesn’t buy in, it’s poison to the whole defense.” The Bearkats have a bye week to prepare for Southland Conference kickoff against Lamar on Sept. 27. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Beaumont.
GAME GRADES OFFENSE: D Sam Houston State’s offense struggled for the second week in a row. At the end of the first half, SHSU had only totaled one yard on offense. Yes, one yard. Sophomore quarterback Jared Johnson was sacked six times by the Colorado State-Pueblo defense. The offensive line had trouble blocking, forcing Johnson to incomplete passes and finding him on the ground often. Eventually, sophomore quarterback Don King III made his way to the field to fuel some type of spark to the struggle offense. DEFENSE: F The Bearkats’ defense was exposed once more - the story of the 2014 season so far. The Bearkats failed to complete tackles and cover the deep ball repeatedly during the game. Senior Michael Wade did lead the team with five tackles, but it wouldn’t be enough for SHSU. The Kats gave up 47 points and 446 yards to the Division II school. SPECIAL TEAMS: C The special teams gave up a couple big runs in the many times they were forced to see the field. Junior punter Lachlan Edwards had to punt 10 times in Saturday’s game. His squad gave up 102 yards off punt returns.
Players of the Week
Middle blocker Shelby Genung was named to the Flo Hyman Cup all-tournament team this weekend. Genung totaled 29 kills in 63 attempts, including a career best 17 kills against Oral Roberts. Genung had a key kill down 16-14 in the decisive fifth set against Oral Roberts, setting up the match point. This is the second time this season that Shelby has been selected to an all-tournament team. The sophomore from Sugar Land leads the team in blocks and is the Bearkats’ second-leading scorer.
SHELBY GENUNG, MIDDLE BLOCKER LACHLAN EDWARDS, PUNTER
JEREMY VILLANUEVA Sports Editor Sam Houston State’s football team wasn’t the only problem at Bowers Stadium on Saturday. Toward the end of the second quarter, the scoreboard read Colorado State-Pueblo up 88-0 over SHSU. Although the Bearkats were in the middle of being slaughtered by the Division II squad, it surely wasn’t that bad of a beating. Bowers Stadium saw scoreboard malfunctions trouble again after experiencing problems during Friday’s high school football game between Huntsville and Magnolia West. “It’s one of those things,” Paul Ridings, assistant athletic director for media relations, said. “Have you ever had a computer go down? It happens, its machinery.” The troubled board eventually led to referee K. Hassel demanding the operator to shutoff the scoreboard altogether at the beginning of the second half. The referee crew had to manually keep time down on the field and continuously give time updates for the remainder of the game. Technicians worked on the scoreboard but were never able to get the board up to par before the end of the game. Ridings said he’s not sure when the scoreboard, built by Daktronics, will be fully operational again. “We’re lucky we don’t have another home game here for a while,” Ridings said. “They’re working on getting it resolved.”
Having yet another tough game offensively, Sam Houston State looked to Lachlan Edwards ten times in Saturday’s 47-21 loss to Colorado State-Pueblo. Edwards is not a running back or even a wide receiver; he’s the Bearkats’ punter. Edwards punted 10 times for 421 yards against the ThunderWolves. While averaging 42.1 yards per punt, Lachlan’s longest punt was 53 yards. Edwards also saved the Bearkats twice, finishing the game with one-and-a-half tackles by stopping the return man. The junior from Hastings, Victoria, Australia led all Southland Conference punters in 2013 with an average of 42.3 yards.
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ALTERNATE ROUTES. In light of last week’s fatal accident which congested Interstate Highway 45 for hours, we’ve prepared this map detailing alternate routes for Sam Houston State University students, faculty and staff so they can have an easier trip to Huntsville during similar situations.
XC runners occupy rent house for years RYAN REYNOLDS Staff Reporter A duplex house in the middle of a quiet neighborhood with three to four other people doesn’t seem like the normal living situation for a group of college men. For Sam Houston State’s men’s cross country team runners, it seems just right. Seniors Logan Terry, Juan Ponce and Karl Schreiber along with junior J.T. Bounds share the house that sits about two miles from campus on Robinson Way. “The house has more pros than cons,” Schreiber said. “For instance, rent is cheap, the neighborhood is nice and it is not far from campus.” The “Cross House” began when the 2000-04 cross country athletes had a house by Pritchett Field. In 2005, the Cross House switched blocks over to its current location. The house has four bedrooms yet only one bathroom. Considering there are four people living there, sharing one bathroom is a difficult task to get through. “It is a difficult thing living with four people that have the same schedule as you,” Schreiber said. “Getting ready and cleaned up in the mornings after training can be rough considering we all train together, and we all have to share one bathroom.” However, one bathroom being in
a four-bedroom house is overshadowed by Wi-Fi, Sudden Link basic cable, Ping-Pong table and Nintendo Wii. The four don’t spoil themselves with luxuries, but find ways to let all the team be a part of the cross house. The team occasionally has barbeques and gatherings to bond and build stronger relationships as a team. During the winter, the roommates have bonfires in the backyard. The team does nothing crazy, but just uses the time and house to relax and hang out as a team, Ponce said. “The atmosphere in the house is mostly calm and chill because most of us have been friends for many years,” Ponce said. “We all help each other out in many different ways, and there are hardly ever any arguments or stress.” The cross house is a unique living situation, but not every member of the team can live in the house because of its size. So when someone graduates, that person gives the room he is leaving behind to a member of the team who wants to live in the house. Bounds received the fortune of moving in over the summer from graduated senior Freddy Arellano, and he said it has been nothing but great for him. “I feel like I have big shoes to fill,” Bounds said. “He asked me if I wanted his room, and I said ‘yes.’ It
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ROOM TO RUN. Sam Houston State men’s cross country team has shared a house since the 2000-04 team. Their living room is filled with items displaying their SHSU and cross country pride.
was perfect timing, really, because my apartment lease ran out, and I did not want to live with anyone else.” Every year other members of the cross country team try to rent the other half of the duplex in order to expand the house, but it always
gets turned down. The idea of renting the other half of the duplex is so more members of the team can live together. Until the team can get the other side of the duplex, they will continue to make the most with what they have, helping one another in all
aspects of being student-athletes, Schreiber said. Because, after all, a house is for family. “Living together is definitely a positive,” Schreiber said. “The only competition is on the track, but off the track, we are brothers.”
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Sam Houston State soccer finished non-conference play losing to Texas Christian 3-1 on Sunday. The Bearkats gave up all three goals in the second half. Two of TCU’s goals came from freshman forward Emma Heckendorn. She broke the tie early in the second half and then headed a cross five minutes later to make the score 2-0. The Bearkats had a chance to score first two minutes into the second half. The referee whistled for a penalty, but junior midfielder Mariah Titus wasn’t able to capitalize on the opportunity, making the shot an easy save for TCU’s senior goalkeeper Vittoria Arnold. Horned Frogs’ freshman forward Kela Gray made the game 3-0 when she received a ball from teammate junior defender Bobbi Clemmer in the 68th minute. In the very next SHSU possession, the Bearkats were able to rid the shutout when junior forward Ashley Alonzo sent a cross in from the right side that resulted in a TCU own goal.