Vol 119 | Issue 27
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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Student arrested, charged in Raven Village sexual assault By Stephen Green Associate News Editor
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KNOWN ATTACKER. Antonio Chimney was arrested on charges of sexual assault of an 18-year-old female student. The victim knew Chimney, and they attended several parties that October evening.
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A university student has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault reported on campus Oct. 30, officials said. Antonio Domenguez Chimney, 19, was booked into Walker County Jail on charges of sexual assault of an 18-year-old female student at Raven Village, according to University Deputy Police Chief James Fitch. Fitch said after presenting the district
attorney with the evidence from the investigation, the department felt they had an adequate case and an arrest warrant was issued. Reports say Chimney and the victim attended several parties the night of the incident. They eventually went back to the victim’s dorm room where the assault allegedly occurred. On his Facebook page, Chimney denies the allegations. “I refuse to put my head down only a guilty man would I’m keeping my head held high and I know
I haven’t done anything wrong so whoever has something to say but can’t say it too my face can hold they words cause ima do me regardless so either you with me or you ain’t as simple as that,” Chimney wrote. Fitch said that soon after the alleged assault their investigation showed that the victim knew her attacker. The campus was notified of the assault soon after by the KatSafe alert system. Officials say Chimney is now out on bond from Walker County Jail.
Former student sentenced to 15 years By McKinzie Brocail Senior Reporter Sam Houston State University student, who authorities say had over four times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood when her vehicle slammed into another in a fatal wrong-way crash, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Bethany Leigh Denman, 25, pleaded no contest in September to an intoxicated manslaughter charge in the death of 53-year-old Amy Meron. Meron’s vehicle was hit head-on just after midnight on Feb. 6, 2010 as Denman drove on the wrong side of the road after leaving a San Antonio restaurant. Denman, a biological science major from Conroe who, according to The San Antonio ExpressNews, made the dean’s list, could
have been given anywhere from probation to 20 years in prison by the state district judge. She must serve at least half the sentence before she’s eligible for parole. Meron was a piano teacher who moved to the United States from Singapore in 1977 to pursue her studies in music. Three teenagers, including her son, were also in Meron’s car at the time, but they suffered only minor injuries, according to court documents. Meron’s family is currently in the process of suing the restaurant for serving Denman too much alcohol. As a result of Meron’s death, her husband, Ron, and son had to move in with a friend. Ron has multiple sclerosis and was a minister, but retired in 2000; Amy was the family’s primary caregiver.
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NO CONTEST. Bethany Leigh Denman was sentenced to 15 years in prison for intoxicated manslaughter after pleading no contest in September.
91st Annual Tree of Light Ceremony Wednesday
Free t-shirts, Good Shepherd canned food drive to highlight evening By Stephen Green Associate News Editor
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NIGHT OF GIVING. The annual Tree of Light Ceremony serves to host a canned good food drive for the Good Shepherd Mission every year.
A 40-foot tree will light up campus Wednesday night in the 91st Annual Tree of Light Ceremony that officials say isn’t just about the Christmas cheer. “This event has always been a canned food drive,” Brandon Cooper, assistant director of Student Activities, said. “This year we’re trying to get more people involved in the process. The number of goods we’ve received has been gradually decreasing.” One way, Cooper said, they are trying to get more donations is if a student would like an event t-shirt, they must bring at least one canned good. He said the number of t-shirts are still limited and are still firstcome, first-serve.
Cooper said the goods go to the Good Shepard Mission food bank. “We need to increase the number of donations because the holidays are a crucial time for families and food banks,” Cooper said. University President Dana Gibson, Ph.D., will light the tree. The SHSU Choral will perform at the event. Other performances will be from the Orange Pride Dance Team and the event will have guest speakers from the Good Shepard Mission. Cooper said there will be a “call for ornaments” where organizations can donate an ornament to be hung on the tree. Sign-up to hang an ornament will be at the event. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and last until 7 p.m.
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Letter to the Editor: Social Media Professor Paul Loeffler enthusiastic about open dialogue I am writing in reference to the article “Social media policy scrapped” in the Nov. 17 issue of The Houstonian. My name has appeared on several occasions in articles relating to the retired social media policy. Yes, I was privileged to speak out, expressing the perspectives of various faculty and students who were taken aback when the policy first surfaced. Yes, I have been asked to serve on the university’s social media steering committee. Yes, we in the committee recommended that the old policy be rescinded. And yes, we in the campus community have reasons to celebrate. We should celebrate the open and responsive culture we have here at Sam. We, the students, faculty and staff, felt free enough to speak out, knowing that our administrators would listen and consider our opinions. Welcome dialogue is a hallmark of a great institution. We should celebrate the proactive actions taken in response to this open, authentic exchange. We now have a new standing committee whose overriding purpose is to build community. The President has invited trusted individuals
from various constituencies to tackle a difficult issue. But let me assure everyone that the relationships within the committee are not adversarial, combative or obstructionist. We are meeting to serve the university and our community. Yes, we must construct a social media policy, but it will not be one with draconian controls. Its purpose is precisely the opposite. It will be one that protects, promotes and serves all of us here at SHSU as well as our alumni and friends. As a “senior” faculty member, I am truly amazed at the opportunity we have to expand the warm, inclusive, supportive culture that we enjoy in our physical community into the virtual community possible through social media. It is our intent that the social media policy will reflect the recognition that every university must protect free speech, promote open discourse and the exchange of disparate ideas. We, the “senior” members of our community of scholars, must instill an atmosphere of tolerance where the “junior” members can explore the boundaries of social interaction. Yet, we all must work to create an understanding that
these exchanges should be done r e s p e c t f u l l y, truthfully and beneficially. We must strive to create good will through better citizenship, as well as to promote our culture of collective Paul Loeffler r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, Guest Columnist stewardship and service. Meanwhile, we must successfully and accurately project this wonderful image to the outside world. In all of this, we in the committee want to create the capacity to share our warm feelings and productive experiences, and frankly, just how much fun it is to be an active part of the Sam Houston State University community. I’ve learned that “there is another world out there,” virtually.
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Dear Beca, One of my family members was previously in an abusive relationship and thankfully she got out of it. Now, she is back in it and while we continue to remain close, the thought of her getting hurt again is always in the back of my mind. I feel awkward talking to her about it because I feel that I’ve tried so much to convince her to get out and I don’t want to be pushy. What is your advice at how to approach it now? Signed, Confused
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1929 – U.S. Admiral Richard Byrd becomes the first person to fly over the South Pole. 1947 – The Partition Plan: the United Nations General Assembly votes to partition Israel. 1963 – U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 1972 – Atari announces the release of Pong, the first commercially successful video game. 1990 – Gulf War: The United Nations Security Council passes two resolutions to restore international peace and security if Iraq did not withdraw its forces from Kuwait and free all foreign hostages by January 15, 1991. 2007 – A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurs off the northern coast of Martinique. This affected the Eastern Caribbean as far north as Puerto Rico and as far south as Trinidad.
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Dear Confused, Generally, abusive relationships follow a pattern, so until she sees this pattern and realizes it’s not a healthy one, there’s not too much you can do except be there for her. If the effects are visible, like you’ve seen bruises and you fear for her life, I would alert the authorities. If you don’t feel it’s your place, just be there. She’s going to need someone when it ends. Also, advise her to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Love, Beca
Re ader ‘Wanting More’ asks Beca for advice about a crush Dear Beca, I’ve had a crush on this guy for a while now. When I asked him if he felt the same he said he wasn’t looking for a relationship. But when I asked him this we were just getting to know each other. Now we talk all the time and are great friends. We share a lot of the same interests and I think he likes me too. Should I ask him if he’s changed his mind or should I just let it be? Thanks, Wanting More Dear wanting more, I’ve been in a similar situation and trust me when I say that things can end horribly
if this person doesn’t return your feelings. Honestly, if you have an amazing friendship that you really appreciate, I wouldn’t do anything unless you know for sure. Generally, when guys want to date someone, they go for it. I got myself in a “friends with benefits” type of relationship with my best friend, hoping it would grow, and I lost a lot when I realized it would never go anywhere. So keep things friendly and don’t get too deep unless you are absolutely sure you both want the same things. Love, Beca
Paws Up “Paws UP” to head football coach Willie Fritz for being named a finalist for Robinson Coach of the Year Award.
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Holiday Open House to highlight SAAFE Housework By Stephen Green
Associate News Editor
SAAFE House staff, volunteers and board of directors would like to invite the public to attend a Holiday Open House which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 4
p.m. to 6p.m. at the SAAFE House office. Community members will be taken on a tour of the SAAFE House office building and given information about the various departments that help make SAAFE House operational. Attendees will learn about volunteer opportunities, counseling, and various other departments. SAAFE House says they are committed to providing free and confidential services to survivors of family and sexual violence. The organization also hosts events throughout the year to raise goods and money for victims of domestic violence including the “Soles for Souls” event. For more information about the Christmas Open House or how you can support SAAFE House, please call 936.291.3529 or visit www.saafehouse.org.
Relay for Life to kickoff today By Stephen Green
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The annual Relay for Life kickoff rally will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. This year’s theme is Hope Rocks. The kickoff rally is a time for teams to register for the event and give a preview of what other sections they can sign up for.
TX Senate candidate visits journalism class By Stephen Green
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Ben Bius, a candidate for Senate and SHSU alumnus, said career politicians have to go and it’s time for businessmen like himself to occupy the state capitol. Bius, a local real estate developer, visited campus on Saturday to deliver a mock press conference for students enrolled in the Dan Rather Seminar. He outlined his platform for students, naming welfare reform and border security as his top priorities. Bius, a conservative republican, says a porous southern border and mismanaged welfare program is taking away money and resources from things like education. Bius spent about an hour with students answering questions about everything from gun control to student loans. Accompanied by his campaign manager, the press conference was handled just as it would be for professional media. “To be able to go toe to toe with actual candidates is invaluable experience for our students,” said Kelli Arena, Dan Rather chair and mass communication professor. The class, listed as Specialized Writing (3360), teaches indepth
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Ben Bius, an SHSU alumnus, visited campus on Saturday to deliver a mock press conference for students enrolled in the Dan Rather Seminar. He spoke about where he stands on the issues to give students a “real press conference experience.”
writing styles that vary with professors. Other Specialized Writing classes include Press and the Presidency taught by former deputy White House secretary Peter Roussel. Bius graduated from SHSU in 1979 and majored in finance. This is his second run for a state senate seat.
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He previously lost to Texas state Senator Steve Ogden. Ogden chose not to run for the position again and Bius will face Dr. Charles Schwertner in the Republican primary. Bius owns several Huntsville businesses and properties including B & B Properties.
November 22, 2011 While conducting a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Montgomery Road at 2:40 AM, officer determined that the driver (a female university student) was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and charged with the Class B Misdemeanor Offense of Driving While Intoxicated.
Team captains are eligible for giveaway prizes throughout the event. Last year, Relay for Life gathered thousands of dollars in donations from 86 teams and over 1,100 participants. Students, staff, alumni, faculty and cancer survivors come together for an all-night cancer walk to raise awareness and money to fight cancers. The theme at last year’s event was Change the Channel on Cancer. There are two kickoff rallies, one for each semester. Officials said the next one will be sometime in January or February.
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Dance to present “Spectrum” of work By George Mattingly
Arts & Entertainment Editor
“Precipice”, the third annual Dance Spectrum Concert, will showcase a variety of work from guest artists, faculty and students, opening Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Dance Theater. This year, the concert will feature performances choreographed by two guest artists, Jane Weiner of Hopestone Dance in Houston and Gina Bolles Sorensen of somebodies dance theatre in California. The opportunity for students to present work from professionals came from The Dance Gallery Festival in October. During that time, students took master classes from some choreographers including Weiner and Sorensen, who set their works for students to perform titled “Level
1” and “Nethertounge” respectively. Other performances will include work from SHSU faculty members Dana Nicolay and Jonathan Charles who each will present dances from the past. Nicolay will present “Charodinum”, originally set in 2005, that includes a group of 16 dancers performing to convey a combination of order and chaos. Charles will present “Valses Po’eticos” from the spring semester. The dance will feature live waltzes performed on piano by student Kara Reed. Five male dancers will take the stage in a performance surrounding the piano. The performance will be dedicated to Grettel Payne who inspired Charles to choreograph the dance. Other pieces will make use of intricate lighting,
props and staging to add unique elements to the concert. A piece by Erin Reck will use 15-foot-long cords to attach the dancers to the stage. They will use them to move across the stage and emphasize their struggle to escape. Dance lecturer Dionne Noble will present a duet titled “Up on the Moon” which will feature traditional fluorescent lighting on floor level that is normally seen in offices. Another work titled “Lorelei’s whisper”, choreographed by dance professor Andy Noble, will explore the pairing of projection design and fog. Dance Spectrum will run from Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets for Dance Spectrum are $14 and can be purchased in the PAC Dance Theatre Box Office. To reserve tickets, call 936-294-2339.
Nell Gwyn, Elizabeth Farley, Rebecca Marshall, Doll Common and Mary Betterton played by Laura DuBose, Hilary Bryant, Tara Shackelford, Leslie Sinclair and Autumn Woods respectively. Other cast members include Ryan Darcy as Thomas Otaway, Casey Glynn as Earl of Rochester and Adrianna Dominguez as Mrs. Barry. The play takes place over the course of 30 to 40 years as different events take place while the women are working in the theater, which takes on a different mood than previous shows this semester. “This show takes on a different aspect of life than the others,” Leslie Sinclair, senior theater major, said. “These women are about thriving in their environment and that takes it to another level.” According to Sinclair, “Playhouse Creatures” presented a “big challenge”
to bring such historical figures to life. The roles involved lots of background research in order to capture the struggles of the women and to allow the show to take on a reality for the audience. “We (the actors) tried to bring the conversation to life for the audience,” Sinclair said. “We want the audience to really listen to the message and not just hear it.” Also, the show presents a chance to pay tribute to the “mothers of theater”. “These women have made so many sacrifices for this art and we want to keep their memory alive,” said Sinclair. In order to help revive the time period, the set is very functional, including several location changes, achieved with set and lighting changes. The costumes will feature a wide variety of clothing including petticoats, corsets, skirts
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ADDING DEPTH: For his piece titled “Lorelei’s whisper”, dance professor Andy Noble collaborated with light designer and artistic advisor David Deveau, who designed the light installations that offer a new perspective of the human form.
Theater to revive history Final theater production to honor first on-stage actresses
By George Mattingly
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Several historical women in theater will be brought to life as SHSU will pay homage to some of the first stage actresses in their production of “Playhouse Creatures” opening Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Showcase Theatre. The show is set during the Restoration period in the 17th century when women began to act on stage in a time dominated by men. The story revolves around five of the most famous women including
and dresses which, according to Sinclair, helps to represent how the women were constricted by society. Sinclair said the fact that the show will be performed in the Showcase Theatre, with its three quarter seating, will allow the audience to “live and breathe with us” during the show. For the performers, the most important aspect of the show is honoring the women. “We want the audience to remember the women for their strength and inherent beauty,” Sinclair said. “The show is a chance to help them live again.” “Playhouse Creatures” will be performed from Nov.30 through Dec. 3, beginning at 8 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. For ticket information, call 936-2941339 or contact the Theater Center box office.
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Men keep it close versus ‘Horns
By Zach Birdsong Sports Editor
Despite what the final scoreboard read, the Bearkat men’s basketball team put up a fight on the road against Texas on Saturday. SHSU (1-5) lost their fourth straight game and fell to the Longhorns, 5640. At the 11 minute mark of the first half, the Kats held a 16-4 lead, but Texas came roaring back and closed the half on a 24-6 run, taking a 28-22 lead at halftime. During the first half, SHSU shot 34.4 percent from the field (10-of-29) and held Texas to shooting 31 percent from the field (9-of-29). But, Texas was able to get to the free throw line and shot 8-9 during the half. In the second half, the Kats continued to battle, and with 14 minutes to go they pulled within two, 3028. With just under 6 minutes to go, the Kats were down
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POSTING UP. Forward Michael Holyfield (35) posts up against Texas forward Alexis Wangmene (20). Holyfield finished with 6 points.
39-35. Freshman center Michael Holyfield and junior forward Marcus James fouled out of the game, leading to a 17-5 run by the Longhorns. Overall, the Kats shot 32 percent from the field,
struggling from three-point territory only shooting 22.2 percent. They also struggled to get to the freethrow line and finished the game going 0-2 from the stripe. “After the long road trip
last week, I’m really proud of the way our kids fought tonight,” head coach Jason Hooten said. “We got better tonight, and that’s our goal every game. We have to continue to get better each time we take the floor.”
The Kats defense stepped up and held Texas to shooting just 31.6 percent overall, and 23.5 from three-point territory. But, Texas was able to create fouls and shot 16-of-26 from the free throw line.
shooting 32.4 percent from the field. They ended the half down 36-30. Vanderbilt pulled away in the second half as they outscored the Kats 43-26. “In the Vanderbilt game, we basically played one half and we just couldn’t get it together,” head coach Brenda Nichols said. “If we would have actually played Vanderbilt like we played Kentucky we would have beat them.” The Kats were out rebounded 53-39 with
forward Sequeena Thomas pulling down 11 rebounds, eight offensively. “I think Sequeena is just like any of us on our team. She’s like a piece to our puzzle and any given night she can have a great ball game,” said Nichols The Bearkats struggled off the bench, only scoring one point where Vanderbilt scored 40. Against the Kentucky Wildcats, the Bearkats found few opportunities at the basket, only attempting
53 field goals to Kentucky’s 84. Again, there was little help from the bench with three total points. “I know the score doesn’t reflect what we did, but Kentucky was ranked number 11 in the country, they pressed us from the tip to the end,” said Nichols. Overall, the Kats shot 39.6 percent from the field and 20 percent from threepoint territory. Forwards Thomas and Britni Martin each scored
13 points and Thomas recorded her third doubledouble of the season. Freshman center Angela Beadle also scored 12 points and pulled in seven rebounds. “Their goal is basically to score over 80, we didn’t let them do that. We had big numbers and big goals that we set for both games and I think we got the job accomplished,” said Nichols. “I think it was a good trip for us,” said Nichols.
They also were able to out rebound the Kats, collecting 42 total rebounds and 17 offensive rebounds, versus the Kats 33 rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds. The Kats were forced to play without some players, including senior forward Antuan Bootle, the only returning starter from the 2010-11 season. “We’ve been playing good defense. We need to hit some shots,” Hooten said. “We’ve got some guys hurt right now, but you have to go with what you have and those kids played their hearts out tonight.” The Kats will return home from their four game road trip and play host to Dallas Christian (0-0) on Tuesday, and Paul Quinn on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and 8 p.m. on Thursday. For more information about the basketball team, including questions about schedules and ticketing, visit gobearkats.com.
Women’s team loses two against Vanderbilt, Kentucky By Karmen King Viewpoints Editor
The Bearkat women’s basketball team dropped two tough road games over the Thanksgiving break. Tuesday the women fell to Vanderbilt, 79-56 and Friday to the number 11 ranked University of Kentucky, 73-52. In the first half against Vanderbilt the Bearkats kept the score close, and even took a four-point lead
“It was a great bonding experience for us. We have a young team, we got a lot of time to get to know each other and be able to just enjoy each other’s company. Any time that you’re on the road for a holiday it’s real tough and I thought our kids handled it really well.” With the two losses, the Kats fell to 2-2 on the season. They will play host to Texas-Pan American Thursday night at 6 p.m.