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Living, voting in conservative Texas JAY JORDAN Staff Reporter

Texas is a red state. The state’s 38 electoral votes mean that it is a massive victory state for Republicans in presidential elections, such as the one in November. On Nov. 6, voters will flock to community centers, high schools, and other public places to let the Electoral College know which set of candidates they want to represent their state’s vote. Though, when it comes to a democracy, it’s not so much which party the candidate belongs to, but which party the constituents identify with the most. Texas’ rich history and diversity offer a full view of the political spectrum. That diversity is exemplified at Sam Houston State University. Alex Bricarell, a third-year Geography major, sees himself as a fiscal conservative and a social libertarian.

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Bricarell said that he is undecided in this election, though he is leaning towards Governor Mitt Romney R-MA after his success in the first debate. “I won’t decide ‘til I am in the voter booth on November 6 or unless some candidate really messes up,” Bricarell said On the other side of the spectrum is Chad Smith III, a senior Criminal Justice and Psychology major, who defines himself as a liberal. Smith said he will cast his vote for the incumbent, President Barack Obama D-IL. “As it stands, Mitt Romney’s political practices and policies don’t align with my views as much as Obama’s do,” Smith said. Gov. Romney and Pres. Obama participate in campaigns across the U.S. but mostly focus on swing states, which are states in which the vote is undecided or unclear.

Identify conservative: 43%

Obama participate in campaigns across the U.S. but mostly focus on swing states, which are states in which the vote is undecided or unclear. Texas is not a swing state. Candidates have not and will not spend much time here because of the state’s conservative voting record. Only once since 1972 has the Texas Electorate voted for a democratic candidate. According to Gallup.com, about 45 percent of Texans identify as conservative while 17 percent identify as liberal, leaving 33 percent identifying as moderate. All numbers have remained consistent over the last three years. Our state’s dedication to the Republican Party cannot be attributed to one reason. One possibility could do with

Voter identification information compiled via Gallup polling. Identify liberal: 17%

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Identify moderate: 34% Texas’ history, which tends to be conservative, from Sam Houston’s famous quote “Govern wisely and as little as possible,” to President George W. Bush’s two consecutive presidential terms at the turn of the millennium. Although the candidates don’t spend much time in states that have already decided who they’re voting for, the campaign for both parties is still important there. Decided voters show their political ideology through bumper stickers, Facebook and

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Twitter statuses, and by donating to the campaign of their candidate. Along with campaigning in lieu of a candidate by either walking door to door or sparking political conversation, donating to a campaign is another way to be politically active. Chad Smith and Alex Bricarell both said they have —

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Sorority raises awareness for breast cancer SOPHIE NELSON Staff Reporter

The waves of blistering heat washed over both the players on the field and the parents in the stands. Sweat poured off everyone, adding to the discomfort that few things besides watching a July softball game can bring. Both the children and their parents grew tired of wiping away the endless perspiration. Marcy Downum, watching the display, wished she could wipe the sweat from her head, but to do so would require her to remove the wig that covered her chemo-induced bald scalp, and the accompanying whispers and glances of pity directed toward Marcy and her family were just not worth that. Downum, a breast cancer survivor recently gone into remission, spoke on the SHSU campus Monday night at Zeta Tau Alpha’s (ZTA) “Speaking With Survivors” program. Downum was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in 2003 at the age of 36. After a six-yearlong battle that included the cancer

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PINK OUT. The SHSU chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority will host breast cancer awareness events the entire month of October. They will be hosting a lipsyncing contest on Oct. 24 and will “Pink Out” the Nov. 3 football game.

treatment, multiple surgeries and a serious infection, Downum was able to work on “getting [her] life back together after cancer,” until it was revealed in August that the cancer was back, this time in the opposite breast. When Downum shared her story with those who attended the program, she emphasized how important early detection and

awareness of the body are in order for the patients to have a good chance at survival. “I am so very thankful that breast cancer has the awareness it does,” Downum said. “That awareness saved my life. Early detection is the key [to more survivors].” Speaking With Survivors also featured licensed vocational

nurse Frieda Turner, a nurse at the SHSU Student Health Center. Turner spoke to the audience about the medical facts of cancer and then went on to further explain Downum’s point that early detection and awareness are the best ways to catch breast cancer in its early stages. “Most of the people who don’t survive breast cancer don’t catch

it early enough,” Turner said. “The Health Center offers free exams and you can never start self-exams too young. Be aware of your body because awareness can save your life.” Courtney Rothe, the Vice President of ZTA, detailed how the cause became the national philanthropy of ZTA, saying it was because “the issue touches so many women, including members of ZTA. We felt that it was something we could relate to and something that would bind us together in the common goal to help save lives and find a cure.” The ZTA sorority is hosting breast cancer awareness events throughout the month of October. They “pinked out” the campus and Huntsville by tying pink ribbons everywhere as a means of drawing attention to breast cancer. They will be hosting a lip syncing contest on Oct. 24, the Nov. 3 football game will be a “pink out” game, and the Zetas will be selling shirts in the LSC Mall area every day from 12 to 4 p.m. for $10. All the proceeds will to the breast cancer cause.

Students mixed on campus food selections BRANDON SCOTT Staff Reporter Aramark provides a wide variety of foods services at Sam Houston State, but student feedback on eating options is still mixed. Talking with students on campus, they tend to be more cognizant of price and convenience than health. Students tend to agree that there aren’t enough healthy eating options at affordable prices on campuses, but they are at least available. The main dining locations are Old Main Market on the north side of the campus, Paw Print inside the Lowman Student Center and South Paw. Those places offer Pizza Hut, Chic-fil-a, Burger King, Subway, Tortilla Fresca and Sushic.

There are also kiosks in the library, Lee Drain and CHSS buildings. “I think the options are good,” transfer sophomore Matt Hayes said while eating a Subway sandwich outside South Paw. Hayes said he’s never been to Old Main Market because he doesn’t live on-campus or have classes in that direction. “The Subway is good,” he said. “That and Quiznos are usually the healthiest and then there’s Chicfil-a. But they also have salad bars like everywhere, so I think the options are very good.” There was also sophomore Courtney Campbell, who dined at Paw Print. “Honestly, I think the choices are ok,” Campbell said. “If I ever just want something at night and Old Main is closed, I can just

come in here real fast and satisfy my hunger. I think it’s OK.” Others disagree. Two other students leaving the Subway at South Paw said the options weren’t healthy, but with being oncampus, convenience is more of a priority. They were junior business majors but requested anonymity, since after all, no one wants to offend the people who make their food. Jennifer, who ate with friends at Paw Print, had mostly good things to say but only gave her first name. “They do have a lot of convenient options, I’ll give them that,” she said. “They always have something in every price range. You can always get something.” Aramark said it’s addressing all of students concerns by communicating with them directly. When Old Main Market

opened in 2011 to replace Belvin, “We also have an executive part of the focus was to add chef at Old Main that will work healthier food options. with students on customary “When you think about diets,” Blackburn said. “If there healthier food, I do feel we have is something a student is looking captured that,” Aramark marketing for, they’ll meet with the student. specialist Jimmy Williams said. And if there is a better way for us “We found out (students) wanted to communicate with students, let an available vegetable station, so us know in the surveys because we we have that now. We’re trying to value the feedback.” find ways to reach students. With our concept, we’ve built it in such a way that you can watch us cook the food.” Through October, students can offer their input regarding food services on-campus through the Dining Style Survey. The kiosks in Lee Drain and CHSS were brought in through these kinds of surveys, Aramark resident district manager Brad Blackburn said. Students facebook.com/TheHoustonianSHSU wanted more convenient, graband-go places with shorter lines.

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Delta Xi Nu speaks out against violence JASMINE BROWN Staff Reporter

The ladies of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority hosted “Breaking the Silence” on Wednesday as a way to raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence. The group had a table set up in the Lowman Student Center Mall area from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. They invited people to make shirts with messages against domestic violence. The shirts were then displayed on clotheslines in the mall area as a way of speaking out against domestic violence and supporting those who have been in or are currently going through domestic violence situations. Many students took to raising their voices against domestic violence in this manner. “It’s awesome to see so many people participate,” Delta Xi Nu Historian Andrea Balderas said. “Everybody writes a message on the shirts and it could be inspirational so the victims know that they are not alone and they have support,” Delta Xi Nu’s Fundraising Chair, Yenifer Ibarra said. “There are people out there that know that they need help and

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PLEDGE SILENCE. Delta Xi Nu put on a Clothesline Project against abuse Wednesday on the mall. Delta Xi Nu member, Gabby Hykes holds a pledge sign while Rana Banks paints an anti-abuse shirt.

there are people just as well who suffer the same thing they do.” Domestic violence against women is one of the organization’s national philanthropic platforms. The SHSU chapter of the sorority does a lot of work as advocates against domestic violence by

working with Saafe House here in Huntsville. “It just feel like it’s so sad that some women are subjected to such pain and so many women never speak up,” Baldera said. “And that’s the whole idea of ‘Breaking the Silence’, speak up,

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The implications of the case surrounding educational opportunity and diversity have caused several scholars to weigh in on the topic. “Diverse colleges and universities will not happen on their own,” Marcia Greenberger, founder and co-president of the National Women’s Law Center, said. “If we don’t cultivate diversity, the persistent effects of often unconscious stereotypes and other obstacles to success will result in too many women being shut out from opportunity and will narrow the experience of us all.” Others were wary of impacts of the decision at hand on Texas education. “Equal educational opportunity remains an elusive goal in Texas as throughout the nation,” Thomas Saenz, President of Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, said. “Texas, in particular, has faced and continues to face ongoing inequities in its funding of public schools; because of segregation, these disparities correlate strongly with race.” The Fisher case joins a long list of affirmative action cases where the Court has traditionally upheld race as a factor in admissions. In 1996, Cheryl Hopwood and

do something…defend yourself.” Some of the shirts featured sayings like “Love ≠ Pain” and “Rhomeo never hit Juliet.” The members of Delta Xi Nu really feel as though these shirts, as well as some of the various other original shirt creations, served as

powerful methods of speaking out against violence and showing supports to the victims. At 4 p.m., surprise special guest speaker Jolene Miller came to tell the story of her experiences with domestic violence, closing out the event.

Supreme Court may alter affirmative action policies GEORGE MATTINGLY News Editor

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over the role of race in college admissions on Wednesday, which could mean a decision that alters affirmative action in higher education. Abigail Fisher, 22, said she was denied admission to the University of Texas in Austin because she was white. The case Fisher v. University of Texas, calls into question the use of race in Texas college admissions, but more broadly it questions whether affirmative action still has validity in the admissions process. “There were people in my class with lower grades who weren’t in all the activities I was in who were being accepted into UT, and the only other difference between us was the color of our skin,” Fisher said in a statement. The University of Texas has a hybrid admission policy for its applicants. In-state students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class are automatically admitted, and avoid the review process where the university considers test scores, community service, leadership and work experience and race in order to create a diverse student

ABIGAIL FISHER. the Texan involved in the University of Texas affirmative action case, accompanied by her attorney Bert Rein, talks to reporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

body. “We take ethnicity as one of many factors in our holistic review to make sure the three quarters coming in under automatic admission, that we add to that with a quarter coming in with these other characteristics including diversity,” Bill Powers, President of UT Austin told CNN.

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donated money to their respective candidate of choice. Smith elaborated on being liberal in a conservative state. “There have been people who called me a baby killer when I said I was pro-choice,” he explained. “I think that’s just the result of our political climate [in the United States].” He also said that, much like everything ideological, these occurrences are rare occasions and represent a small portion of the opposing party. Since the idea of democracy in the United States first came about, there have been differences in opinions on how the government should be carried out and how much presence it should have. After almost two and a quarter centuries, most Americans have channeled their political ideologies to fit the platform of either the Democratic or Republican Party. Often times these differences lead to conflict on Capitol Hill and in simple conversations between two people. Follow us today! @TheHoustonian

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three other white UT Law School applicants challenged the school’s affirmative action program, arguing they were denied admission because of unfair preferences toward minority students. A U.S. Court of Appeals suspended the university’s affirmative action program and dismissed the university’s argument to create diversity. In 1997 the Supreme Court upheld the decision. However, the Supreme Court in 2003 invalidated the Hopwood decision, upholding the University of Michigan’s use of race and ethnicity in admissions. In the majority opinion, former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor ruled that the university used a “highly individualized, holistic review of each applicant’s file.” The court ruled the school’s point system that awarded minorities extra points unconstitutional. The current case is Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (11-345). According to the Los Angeles Times, a decision on the case might take several months. Only eight justices will decide on the case because Justice Elena Kagan withdrew. *McKinzie Brocail also contributed to this report.

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follow the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy. The university’s guidelines beginning with incoming freshmen students this semester are • Top 10%, no minimum score on ACT Composite or SAT I (critical reading + math). • 11-25%, a minimum score of 17 on ACT Composite or a minimum score of 850 on SAT I (critical reading + math). • 2nd quartile, a minimum score of 19 on ACT Composite or a minimum score of 930 on SAT I (critical reading + math). • 3rd quartile, a minimum score of 22 on ACT Composite or 1030 on SAT I (critical reading + math). • 4th quartile, a minimum score of 25 on ACT Composite or 1140 on SAT I (critical reading + math). Data released by the office of Institutional Effectiveness show that white students make up the largest percentage of students enrolled; the number has dropped 8.5 percent over the last four years. The data also show the number of minority students enrolled has increased. Blacks show a 2.6 percent increase and Hispanics a 3.2 percent increase.

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‘National Coming Out’ day: Ask Ally A day to be normal ALLYSON WILEY Staff Reporter

Today is National Coming Out Day. It is a day that is meant to symbolize a growing tolerance and awareness of sexual orientation and gender identity. Although this day was founded over 20 years ago, there is still a stigma towards what it tries to accomplish. As humans we want to be happy with ourselves. We want to live our lives how we want – but we often forget that this world has so much diversity. We forget that not everyone is like us. That is exactly what today is meant to demonstrate. I think it is preposterous that homosexuals have to ‘come out.’ I think it’s ridiculous that they have to deal with it – that it’s not just accepted like it has been in other cultures. However, I will say that the process is strengthening. Sometimes people feel dejected in the midst of it, but as they work through it, they become stronger people. They find more clarity about who they are, what they are, what they want, and especially how to pick themselves up, be happy and smile in life. Coming out is very personal. There is no easy cut and dry formula. There is no checklist for you to go by and nothing to outline the journey that is before you. Commonly, though, it consists of

three major components. First one must come out to themselves – to be able to speak the words is scary in the beginning, then kind of exciting. To be able to smile at yourself in the mirror, after years of trying to not even look, is freeing. After that, people have to come out to friends and family. This is where people generally get hung up and frightened more than anything. The more you care about someone the more difficult it is to come out to them. Their opinion about you means so much that it would be better not to risk the chance of something bad happening. Over time, though, as you gain confidence in yourself, you start to be able to share the news with other people. You become excited to tell the world who you are, and you’re happy to be that way. That is the third step – living; walking around with the confidence of knowing who you are and being happy about your life, trusting that even if you have a bad day, you’ll still be alive tomorrow. In today’s society there is growing tolerance and acceptance towards sexual diversity – equally, though, there is growing prejudice and hate. Homosexuality has

RICHARD McKINNEY Contributor always been present on this planet, in every culture that exists or has ever existed. There are 400 something animal species that exhibit homosexual tendencies, but only one exhibits homophobia. To say that today is a new day, where people can openly and freely distinguish themselves as who they are, would not be entirely truthful. Certainly, there is a greater ability to do so than there has been before, but we’re not completely there yet. Today is a day to remember who you are. I don’t care if you are homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual, transgendered or anything else. Remember who you are, know who you are; operate with a sense that you are that, other people may or may not be, but trust that they know who they are. Celebrate in the diversity of

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the world today. Don’t limit the lives of people to be behind closed doors – on either side of the spectrum. Don’t require someone to fit into a particular category because your brain prefers either/or. Don’t intimidate people to behaving, acting, and believing the exact same thing as you, because there is just no way you could be wrong. Today is a day for people in the homosexual community to ‘come out.’ It is a day for them to stop hiding themselves behind a wall. It is a day for them to step forward and actively take part in their lives. To abolish the closet that has surrounded them and to obtain a sense of power within themselves that they can do it; that they can carry on, that they can – and will – be happy. On a larger part, though, today is a day to build a community; a system of individuals who take pride in what makes them different. It is a day to smile at someone; it is a day to laugh, to joke. Today is not a day to feel inferior or inadequate. Today is not a day to have a sense of fear or worry. Today is not a day to be pressured. No, not today. Today is a day to come out as yourself – whoever that may be. Today is a day to be normal.

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Many students ask in their first few weeks at Sam Houston State University, “Are there healthy food options on campus?” Fat chance. There are an incredibly few number of places for a healthy anything. This is problematic for healthy student living. Only four franchises on campus offer truly healthy options: Subway, Quiznos, Old Main Market and Sushic. Subway and Quiznos seem like cheap and healthy options but in reality they aren’t unless one is diligent in ordering. A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research analyzed people ordering meals from Subway (the healthy option) and McDonalds (the unhealthy option) with the same amount of calories. Those who ordered a 1,000-calorie meal at the “healthy option” felt their meal was 35 percent smaller in calories than those at the “unhealthy option” even though the meal was comparatively the same. The study also found because people felt their meal was healthy, they ordered extra sides and drinks, or added copious amounts of sauce and cheese. This actually made customers eat 131 percent more in calories than those at the “unhealthy option.” Although the SHSU Subway doesn’t have all the extra options as far as dessert,

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located adjacent it is the F’real milkshake machine, chips, cookies, and assorted candies. Quiznos even offers cookies and brownies along with baked chips and sodas for drinks. Old Main Market, the campus restaurant style buffet, does offer numerous healthy options. Aramark should be commended for the diverse selection. However, the problem with all-youcan-eat places is that people accept that as a challenge. Anecdotal evidence from students said they eat more because they want to get their money’s worth. If one student eats a 400-calorie meal, a 300-calorie plate, a brownie and a salad with ranch; the entire meal can total into the thousands of calories. This isn’t healthy. The recommended caloric intake is 2,500 calories for men and 2,000 for women, varying on body size. The other food choices on campus are Tortilla Fresca, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, Einstein Bros Bagels and Burger King. Not even counting the convenience stores. On face their most popular items aren’t healthy food choices. According to the American College Health Association, 36 percent of college students are overweight. At SHSU, most students come from the Houston area, which consistently ranks in the top five fattest cities in America. Although there is no research about SHSU obesity rates, it could be assumed that campus obesity

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rates are higher than 36 percent. This isn’t to say students aren’t trying. Also in the ACHA study, 77 percent of students say they exercise at least one time a week, 36 percent say they actively diet and 51 percent say they are trying to lose weight. More anecdotal evidence suggests that students want healthy options. Nationally, the Center for Disease Control shows that those who have Bachelor’s degrees have a lower obesity rate than high school graduates and those with less than high school educations. It’s obvious college students take health more seriously than the rest of the nation, yet it isn’t capitalized upon. However, most can’t afford the healthy options that exist. College students are broke. The biggest problem associated here is that healthy options are costly and unhealthy are cheap. For example, Chick-Fil-A is the most popular non-meal plan location, in part because it’s inexpensive. A chicken sandwich and fries costs less than $4.95. While Old Main Market, the healthiest campus option, costs $7.95 for lunch, $8.95 for dinner, and $10.95 for brunch. Not the easiest to afford for a college student twice-a-day, five days a week. Aramark and the university need to take better steps in providing SHSU students well-promoted, cheaper and healthier options.

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Dear Ally, This is my first year here at Sam Houston State University and I am hopelessly bored. I sit around my dorm room and have nothing to do. I cannot afford to go anywhere expensive. I was wondering if you could recommend any fun cheap things to do this fall. Sincerely, Bored out of my mind Dear Bored out of my mind, I can completely understand being broke and bored. Even as a senior at SHSU, there are still time where I don’t know what to do because I’m broke. Here are some great spots around the Huntsville area that won’t break the bank. SHSU has many sporting events on campus that are free to attend. They are usually jampacked with action and fun times among SHSU students, staff and faculty. Upcoming events include a Bearkat soccer match against Northwestern State on Friday, Oct. 12, Bearkat volleyball versus Texas A&M Corpus Christi on Oct. 18 and the Bearkat Homecoming football game against Nichols State on Oct. 20. Many clubs and organizations on campus host fun activities that don’t cost a dime. The art program has many displays that are entertaining as well as informative. Something is always going on in the Performing Arts Center and the Criminal Justice department hosts talks at least twice a month. The trick to hearing about these programs and free events is noticing the advertisements around campus. There are always sandwich boards around campus advertising fun, free activities. Also each building has cork boards where clubs advertise their upcoming events. A lot of these events have free food! Total plus! If you are willing to go beyond campus, Huntsville has many nearby activities to offer college students. My favorite cheap go-to in Huntsville is definitely the movies. If you can get to the movies before 6 p.m., it will only cost you $3. That’s a total steal compared to the $10 they charge in most cities and theaters. The concessions are also dirt cheap and are exactly what you would get at any large movie theater. Another great perk of Huntsville would have to be the duck pond area located on the Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds. The nice weather we’ve been having makes the pond scene ideal and it’s within walking distance of campus. There are many geese, chickens and ducks hanging around to feed and watch. Just grab some stale bread you have lying around and head down to the pond. It’s also a great spot for cheap dates and romantic strolls; definitely a must-see in Huntsville. The key is just to get out of your dorm room and explore. Huntsville has a lot to offer if you just take the time to look. Sincerely, Ally

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SHSU Christian rapper to perform for wider audience a Old Main Pit CHRISTINA BAUMANN Staff Reporter Sam Houston State University senior, Cody Miles, is a Christian solo rap artist who travels around Texas to do what he loves. Thanks to The One Group, Miles is able to bring his talents to Sam Houston. Thursday at 8 p.m. Miles is throwing a free concert at the Old Main Pit at Austin Hall. Miles has always been inspired by hip-hop as a culture. He was first drawn to music when he purchased a cassette tape by A Tribe Called Quest at a store when he was 15 years old. He also wore out his parents’ Beastie Boys tape. Miles was also inspired by Eminem. “He just made me want to be a rapper,” Miles said. As time went on, he became more involved with his music. What originally was a young boy drawn to music transformed into a Christian artist sharing his passion with everyone. “I really didn’t fall in love with rap until I was introduced to midwest style hip-hop,” Miles said. “Atmosphere, Aesop Rock and the whole rhymesayer’s crew really changed and inspired me.” Originally, Miles started his Christian rap career in a band called Kenosis. After his career with Kenosis came to an end, Miles decided to continue with his passions and go solo. Miles hopes to inspire his listeners through a message everyone can hear. “We hope that students will ask themselves serious questions about spirituality,” Miles said. “We also hope that students will consider who they’re following. We believe that good leaders are good servants.” Miles says that this concert will reach more than just Christian students because his music appeals to everyone. “Our audiences are diverse,” Miles said. “I’m a PR major, which

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means I’m supposed to tell you that we have a target audience and we communicate particularly to that audience. But, it never ends up like that. We see a lot of church kids, which makes sense, but they only make up half of the audience. This is a hip-hop show. We want to reach people who love hip-hop like me.” Sponsored by Monster drinks, this concert is completely free. From the food to the Monster drinks and the music, just come and enjoy. Miles will be opening with DJ Sermon for Beautiful Eulogy from Portland, Ore. “In the past, we’ve put on concerts with Christian headliners Tedashii, Sho Baraka and Playdough. This year, we’re incredibly excited to bring Portland rappers Beautiful Eulogy,” Miles said. Beautiful Eulogy is a hip-

hop group from Portland. It’s composed of Braille, Odd Thomas and Courtland Urbano. They were featured on Lecrae’s last mix tape, Church Clothes, and they produced Propaganda’s last album, Excellent. They’re phenomenal rappers. They will remake you think everything you’ve ever thought about rap. Miles is really excited to see his message spread across campus not only to Christian students, but to those who love to listen to music. “I am so excited about this concert,” Miles said. “I suppose in terms of scale and professionalism, this concert is probably the only event on campus that compares with Sammypalooza. Not that we’re trying to compete with them; we don’t have nearly their budget.” This will be an intense concert and anyone who attends will enjoy it. Miles will not just be performing

hits from his first two albums. He has been working on new tracks just for this concert. “I’ve been making music for a while now. Saiza Inc. is gearing up for my third release,” Miles said. “Music is one of those things you just can’t choose to do. I do it because I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I didn’t do it. It’ll always be a part of my life.” Miles is not alone in the planning of this event. Monster Energy Drinks is sponsoring this concert and there are many organizations, sororities and campus ministries on campus that contributed to putting on this event. Come listen to Miles and Beautiful Eulogy perform at Old Main Pit, today. The show begins at 8 p.m. but show up early to get your fill of free Monster drinks. You can listen to Cody’s new album “Apocrypha” at www. codymiles.bandcamp.com.

all the net proceeds will go to the program. Kia will also help promote the program by making customized “We Can Be Heroes” license plates, signage, collateral materials and in-vehicle video displays. “We Can Be Heroes” is a giving campaign that is committed to help fight hunger in the Horn of Africa, which was launched by DC Comics. The campaign wants average people to get involved and donate to help and give hope to the people affected by the hunger crisis. “This partnership will allow us to band these two great brands together in an effort to make the world a better place through the ‘We Can Be Heroes’ campaign,” Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing and communication, KMA said. “And with Jim Lee’s vision combined with the efforts of some of the best customizing shops in the business, it’s going to be a lot of fun unveiling these cars around the country.” Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green

Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg will be the characters that inspire the different cars. The eighth car will represent a combination of all the heroes. Kia cars were matched with the heroes’ personalities and traits to their cars special aspects. Kia will use their most identifiable and colorful models such as the Optima, Soul, Sorento, Sportage, Rio, and Forte. Their cars will have the iconic colors and signs of the different heroes. “The Justice League reminds us that when we combine our efforts with others, we can create a world of change,” Amit Desai, SVP of franchise management, DC Entertainment said. “The Justice League characters look amazing on some of Kia’s best looking and technologically-advanced vehicles.” The cars will be revealed to the public through major auto shows and comic-cons in the U.S. over ten months. The on-going New York comic-con, SEMA Show, North American International Auto Show, Wonder-Con and San Diego comic-con are some of the events where the special cars will be shown.

DC Comics, Kia create super hero cars CAITLIN ADAMCIK Staff Reporter

DC Entertainment and Kia Motors are joining forces to create cars that are inspired by DC Comic’s Super Heroes, according to a joint press release. Kia and DC will combine their powers to create eight customized vehicles that resemble iconic members of the Justice League. Jim Lee, famous comic book artist and Co-Publisher for DC Entertainment, put his talents towards the design of all the personalized cars. The Batman themed Optima was released Wednesday at the New York comic-con.

Houston Symphony musicians shine in quintet

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NA NA NA NA NA. Kia Moters and DC Comics have released their first Justice League Inspired car.

The cars will be auctioned off at the end of the “We Can Be Heroes” movement where

Four members of the Houston Symphony joined SHSU’s Director of Collaborative Piano Studies for a stunning threepiece recital on Monday in the Performing Arts Centre. These fine performers have performed in Carneige Hall in New York, recorded CDs and travelled the world. The Houston Symphony members included violinists and sisters Rodica Oancea-Gonzales and Mihaela Oancea-Frusina, Wei Jiang on viola and Jeffery Butler on cello. The pianist for the recital is SHSU’s own Dr. Ilonka RusEdery. Repertoire for the evening consisted of Ann Karen Gebuhr’s Arcane Vistas, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1, No. 1, and Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op. 44. The audience was held captive by the masterful, delicate way Oancea-Gonzales and Rus made their instruments sing on Arcane Vistas. Not a sound came from the audience. The only extraneous noise was the product of sheet music pages turning on stage. The second vista gave the audience a taste of prepared piano and a modern play style. Rus placed an object on the strings and scraped against the strings with her fingers. The eerie sound produced developed throughout the piece. The only downside to this entrancing piece and performance was the flow. With short movements and minimal pauses, the vistas blurred together and became difficult to separate. Piano Quintet game the entirety of the piano quintet a chance to shine as an ensemble. Further proving the delicate style of Romantic Era music, this piece was a fitting ending to the recital. On Piano Trio, representative of Beethoven’s early works, the trio of Oancea-Frusina, Butler and Rus were guilty of nothing but performing with the ideal style for the era of the piece. With effortless blending, the trio further proved their masteries of their instruments both as individual players and an ensemble. Much can be said about the ensemble and their talents, and to have a small group like this quintet sound like a full orchestra is phenomenal. Overall, the recital was well performed and the repertoire chosen showcased each musician. It was a treat for the audience. This recital was truly a rewarding way to spend an evening. Giving this recital anything less than 5 out of 5 paws would be an insult.

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Injured Bearkat shows mental toughness CONNOR HYDE Sports Reporter “They thought I was paralyzed too. The only thing I could move was my head.” Eric Fieilo lay numb and lifeless at Bowers Stadium as trainers and his wife Mariko rushed the field to stabilize the injured Bearkat. “I really thought I was paralyzed when I was on the floor,” Fieilo said. “[The trainers] thought I was paralyzed too. The only thing I could do was move my head.” After proving to be a strong defensive force in 2011 for the Sam Houston State University football squad during playoffs, linebacker Eric Fieilo’s senior season abruptly ended in the season opener against the University of Incarnate Word with one bad tackle. “The play was a pass play and I was coming in from the back to make the tackle,” the injured linebacker said. “As I was coming in from the back I just dove with my head down and got hit on top of my head and just lost feeling from my neck down.” Fieilo’s wife was one of the first on the turf when the play stopped. The stadium was silent as the fear her husband was dead hushed the crowd and the sidelines. “I remember I could hear a pin drop and all I could hear was my heart beating,” Mariko Fieilo said. “I wasn’t even sure he was alive.” Once the linebacker was able to respond, her distress dissipated as her husband spoke. “I figured he might be paralyzed,” she said. “All I need[ed] was his voice.” Eric Fieilo was rushed to Huntsville Memorial Hospital during the game where he underwent an MRI when doctors concluded he suffered a herniated disk between the C3 and C4 vertebrae in his neck, ending his season. Four weeks after the season opener, Eric Fieilo is anxious

that comforts him during long road trips, and reminds him to continue to be strong. “She got me a bracelet that says ‘Fear Not,’” Eric Fieilo said. “It was our anniversary a couple of weeks after I got injured. It just always reminds me to keep my faith in God and don’t fear anything.” In late September Eric was named a candidate for the National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Awards as well as being a semifinalist for the 2012 William V. Campbell Trophy; an award that acknowledges football scholar-athletes throughout the nation. In a report courtesy of GoBearkats.com, Fieilo is one of 35 NCAA Division I FCS players on the list as well as being one of three players from the Southland Conference. “I was really blessed to be in it,” Eric Fieilo said. “It was something extra God had blessed me with.” Currently Eric is finishing his last year as a Criminal Justice Connor Hyde | The Houstonian major and is expecting to pursue FAMILY STRENGTH. Mariko Fieilo (left) daughter Alisi Fieilo (center), and Eric Fieilo (right) remain close after his Master’s degree here at SHSU. Eric’s season ending injury against The University of the Incarnate Word. With his degree his ultimate goal Together, Mariko and Alisi is to become an FBI detective, but to put the helmet back on, but is strings and even the starters if I first he must begin in local forces. limited to minimum use of his see any little thing that is wrong.” Fieilo, also known as Kat after the “I really want to become a Bearkats, attend each home game neck until January. police officer back home in Euless Outside of the gridiron, the to watch Eric on the field. “I just walk around,” Eric Fieilo because I feel like Euless the city “She loves [the games],” said. “I just make sure I’m moving senior linebacker juggles married and the community has done a Mariko Fieilo said. “She goes my head around and using it by life, work and his studies. lot for me and my family since I Eric and Mariko Fieilo have wild.” doing a stretch here and a stretch was young,” he said. “I want to go Being the wife of a college there for my neck. I can’t lift, I been married for two years as back and give back to the city.” can’t run, I can’t do any kind of high school sweethearts from football player, Mariko’s time The linebacker has an uncle Trinity High School in Euless, with her husband is limited. activity until January.” that is an FBI detective and “It took some time for me to Although the senior Bearkat Texas. While Eric’s schedule encouraged him to pursue working is restricted to participate during is congested with football, adapt to his new busy schedule in the government sector. practice, he continues to retain the working for the University Police with football, school, and also “He’s the one that motivated me role as a mentor and leader within Department, and school, Mariko work. But I asked him to promise and got me going into [criminal is a stay at home mother with their me to give me just 15 minutes the SHSU defense. justice]. My uncle came to visit us before we go to sleep,” Mariko “I’m just trying to be a positive 19-month old daughter Alisi. [when I was younger] and he was “[Alisi] is always there for me,” Fieilo said. “As long as I have my role model to the younger guys telling us stories about what was coming up as well as everyone Mariko Fieilo said. “Even though 15-minutes every day I’m good.” going on…I was really interested “I want to spend as much time else on the team,” Eric Fieilo said. she doesn’t know what I’m saying in it.” “I’m trying everything that I can to her she laughs sometimes when as I can with my wife,” Eric It is that motivation that will do by calling out the signals to the I talk to her. We have a really close Fieilo said. “I just want to have keep Eric focused on his studies alone time with just us two with defense, coaching up the second mommy, daughter relationship.” and on returning to the gridiron. no school, no football, and no This season Eric was redshirted work. Being a college student so he’s eligible for the 2013 and working and playing football schedule. Until then he’ll remain just takes up my whole schedule. close to his family and continue to There’s very little time that I get be a leader on the SHSU football to spend with my wife.” squad. Although their time is limited to mere 15-minutes each day, the busy linebacker wears a bracelet

Takin’ it to Thibodaux JEREMY KLEIVER Staff Reporter Axed the ‘Jacks in front of 26,185 fans on an NFL stage. Earned SportsCenter’s #2 top play of the day. Ranked 8th in the nation in the FCS coaches poll. Swept the Southland Conference player of the week honors with offensive, defensive and special teams recognition. It’s safe to say: We came, we saw, we ate ‘em up. The Sam Houston State Football team (3-2 overall, 1-1 SLC) looks to carry over their recent positive momentum into week six, as they head east to take on the Nicholls State Colonels (1-3 overall, 0-1 SLC) in Thibodaux, La. this Saturday. The Colonels have developed the habit of dropping Southland Conference contests, losing their eighth consecutive league matchup against Central Arkansas last Saturday. Even though Bearkat Nation is riding high off the “W” at Reliant Stadium, the football team remains fixated on the task at hand- not taking the forces of Nicholls State lightly. “They’re a much improved ball club…we talked to our guys about it, every win is equal- it counts as just one,” Coach Willie Fritz said. “Even though last week’s win was against our rival, we don’t count that as two wins, we count it as one. So this game is just as important—If not more important—than the last one. I don’t know why or how we wouldn’t have the proper focus for this game.” By keeping perspective and maintaining a “1-0 record every week” attitude, the men in orange remain level-headed. Nicholls State linebacker, Jordan Piper, recorded the most tackles in a game in the FCS this season, wrapping up 23 takedowns against UCA Saturday. Piper not only spearheads the

defensive movement for the Colonels, but leads the Southland Conference with 12.25 tackles per game. “Defensively they present a bit of a challenge in the fact that they run a different type of defense,” Coach Fritz said. “They’re a 3-4 defense and that’s really unique… but there are some adjustments we’ve been making...they’re very talented defensively. They really run around and play hard, with a lot of blitzing from different angles.” Nicholls State quarterback, Landry Klann, is second in the Southland Conference with a passer rating of 143.6; while the Colonels’ ground-eaters rank third in the conference averaging 183 rushing yards per game. “Offensively, they’re able to put stuff together,” Fritz said. “They were up 14-13 over Central Arkansas at the half, but just didn’t finish. Same thing happened to us up there. (Nicholls State) is a very good team that is well coached, so it should be a good challenge for us”. Meanwhile, Bearkat frontrunner Brian Bell sits second alltime in the SHSU record books with 5,139 total yards of offense (1,021 yards behind former QB Rhett Bomar). The fundamental weapon in the Sam Houston stable, Timothy Flanders, just earned a school record 18th career 100-yard game; making rushing for triple digits almost a part of his weekly routine. On Special Forces, the consistency of Kicker Miquel “automatic” Antonio has landed him at 243 career points (120 PAT and 41 FG), just 15 points shy of record holder Billy Hayes (198588). The Bearkats aim to close out their five-game road trip with another “1-0 week” by notching their seventh straight win against Nicholls State Saturday at 6pm.

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