Vol 120 | Issue 10
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Room, board rates to increase up to seven percent in fall 2012 MOLLY WADDELL Associate News Editor
BEFORE AND AFTER: ROOM AND BOARD RATES
Room and board rates will increase by up to seven percent after the Texas State University System Board of Regents voted to approve Sam Houston State University’s proposal at a quarterly meeting Thursday. According to a university press release, the university offers seven meal plans and depending on the plan selected rates could increase by 7.25 percent or decrease by 4.44 percent. Room rates for residence halls will increase by five percent, with rates for Bearkat Village Apartments increasing by three percent. The meal plans will increase on average $75, with one meal plan decreasing $40. The residence halls will increase anywhere between $82 and $120. President Dana Gibson told the board of regents that a review of housing costs showed that there were increases in operational costs and an increase in projected renovations and repairs. Other reasons for the increase include extremely high cost of goods inflation, increase in labor, other operating inflation costs, and the contractor cost to meet student demand. “With regard to the change in board rates, Sam Houston State University’s growth in the past and the projected growth in the future requires a robust food service program to meet the demands of the campus community,” Gibson said. “The proposed increase is a reflection on our students’ requirements and the need for an
Twitter gives rise to fake celebrity deaths JANISE RICHARDSON Contributing Reporter When Whitney Houston died on Feb. 11, many people found out through Twitter and eventually the major cable networks CNN, MSNBC, or Fox News. Twitter user @ajadiornavy tweeted, “Omgg, my aunt tiffany who works for whitney houston just found whitney houston dead in the tub. Such a shame & sad.” Making a new name for citizen journalism, many pondered the idea of a social networking site getting the news before CNN. “Twitter breaks news of Whitney’s death 27 minutes before press,” said Twitter user Jenn Inzetta, who goes by @jenninzetta and is a graduate student living in New York City. “If only we could stop the fake deaths.” Twitter, the popular 140-character social networking site with more than 145 million users, has been known for breaking news sooner than the big wigs. But what happens when the tweets about deaths aren’t true? This year alone Twitter users have ‘killed’ Eddie Murphy, Bernie Mac (who is already dead), Cher, Will Smith, Britney Spears and several others. Many people now look to the social
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enhanced program to accommodate their increasing expectations.” Odette Ramos, junior criminal justice major, said that the increase would affect her usage of the meal plan. “I am highly upset that they have raised prices,” Isaac Escamilla IV, freshman criminal justice major said. “I am going to networking site for news, then check the prominent media for confirmation. In 2009, a Twitter user reported the death of Cincinnati Bengals football player Chris Henry at least 12 hours before his actual death. The user changed his name to ‘Gerry Fraley,’ according to Gawker.com, a Dallas Morning News reporter and “a link to Fraley’s page on the newspaper’s website.” Henry later died and left many wondering what the scam artist was thinking and how he felt when his mixup actually came true. Tw i t t e r users have
look into getting an apartment next year, but I am going to stick to the meal plan.” Alicia Ruiz, freshman accounting major, said she probably would not get a meal plan next year because of the increase. The dorm rates of five similarly sized universities averages $3,503, while SHSU’s new rates average out to $2,154 Clemson
been voicing their opinions ferociously in light of the “Twitter Death” plague. User @xTeamVictoria tweeted, “Never gonna believe deaths on twitter without proof, I’m sorry.” Canadian music blog www.hiphossip. com’s Twitter stream also thought enough is enough. “#Twitter Deaths are getting annoying,” said @HipHossip. “Recording artist Chris Brown is DEAD today on twitter. Very confusing when u see real deaths.” So for the new platform of citizen journalism--and some false reporters-Twitter deaths might signal a sign of the times. Emma Barnett of The London Telegraph said this is why journalists’ jobs are so important; the world needs credible sources. “Twitter is an incredible information platform, which increasing numbers are turning to for the latest news, but we still need well-sourced journalism to keep the Twitter elite in check,” Barnett said. The way people go about their daily lives is drastically different than 10 years ago, with Twitter currently being a large influence on how news spreads. “Everything is a play by play on Twitter,” said Jalissa Lizzette, an 18-year-old Twitter user from San Antonio who tweets using @worldfavorite. “Award shows, TV shows, concerts, deaths, pop culture. Everything.” With the reporting of celebrity deaths through Twitter, many don’t know if the play by play is actually being followed by someone in the know or being created as a game all its own.
University in Clemson, S.C., has a similar sized university to SHSU and their dorm rates range from $1,560- $2,900. The meal plan rates of the same five colleges average out to $936, while SHSU’s new rates average out to $1,110. The next board of regents meeting will be May 24-25 at Lamar University.
Baseball team wins first series under new coach CODY LEWIS Sports Reporter The Sam Houston State baseball team won its first series of the season against San Diego under first-year head coach David Pierce. The Bearkats dropped the first game to the Toreros but bounced back to win the next two. Opening night was rough for the Bearkats. The weather was bad and the Toreros were able to get 16 hits off of four different Sam Houston pitchers in the 5-3 loss. San Diego pitchers Calvin Drummond and Michael Wagner together held the Bearkats to only six hits and struck out 14 batters total. “We faced a couple of good arms tonight,” head coach David Pierce said. “We battled at home. I thought we were very aggressive. We played great defense. Drummond is a big-time Friday night guy. He is going to win a lot of ball games for San Diego this year.” Sam Houston was able to take an early lead in this game but was not able to hold it. In what seemed like a repeat of Friday night, the first win by Sam Houston came from a walk-off hit by pinch hitter Luke Plucheck in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Bearkats a narrow 3-2 victory Saturday night. Unfortunately, bad weather prevented many fans from witnessing the late inning action. “They got plenty of hits, but we got hits when we needed to. It was good timing on the hits,” senior catcher John Hale said. “Getting a chance to win it in the bottom half of the ninth, we felt good about it. We wanted to get a run and get out of here. It was good to get a win for Coach (David) Pierce and get
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It’s not right but it’s okay T Richard Mc Kinney thinks comparing one death with another isn’t the way to go
hink back to the last time someone who impacted your life died. Some people say this was a grandparent, a teacher, aunt, uncle, cousin, maybe even a parent. But, we all remember these deaths differently. And, we all handle them differently. But, who’s to say which death is more or less important? In the wake of the recent, untimely death of Whitney Houston, I have recently been seeing a surge of internet photos and stories about US Servicemen who have perished in combat. All of them, without fail, discuss the comparison of the two. This doesn’t really make sense to me. I mean, I understand what’s trying to be accomplished. I understand that people are wanting to make it known that there are people out there who risk their lives for this country who die defending our
freedoms or our liberties. Whitney Houston (as an example) had a world wide fan base. That’s why more people were saddened by her death. This doesn’t mean that it is in any way more tragic, but that she had the opportunity to impact more lives. I know, undoubtedly, someone is reading this thinking, “But these servicemen (and women) risk their lives to keep you safe!” Yes! That is true – completely! Is there death MORE important though? Or is it simply an equal tragedy? Honestly, I think the biggest tragedy here is in the fact that we don’t value life enough. We spend our time dwelling on what’s lost, reminiscing on what’s past that we forget to live. I agree, it is sad that there aren’t more people saddened over the death of a serviceman, but it’s more sad that people feel the need weigh who is more important in this world.
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Haven’t we all heard that we are all special? Don’t we all know that we are all unique? What you bring to the world is so invaluable, that
your death would be a tragedy all its own as well. But, just like my friends don’t weep when my distant cousin dies, I don’t weep when someone is killed that I don’t know. But, that’s not what this is about. This isn’t about trying to change people’s minds. This isn’t about wanting to degrade what anyone does, how they do it, or even what impact they make on the world – and this certainly isn’t about measuring that difference. This is about remembering what’s still out there. Remembering that no matter what happens to the world around you, to the people around you, or even to yourself, life goes on. It has to. That’s the trouble with humanity – it doesn’t stop. We don’t want to wallow in each other’s misery – we want to revel in each other’s joy. We don’t want to be grieved by each other’s sadness – we want to aid in each
other’s happiness. Our lives are built to maintain a structure of happiness, love, compassion, joy, and most importantly humanity. So, whoever the latest celebrity death is. Whichever military sergeant recently died. Remind yourself, there comes a time when we have learned everything we were meant to learn from someone, and we have to take that knowledge and apply it our lives. We have to find a way to impact other people. We must search for the remnants of familiarity left in the wake of that tragedy. Not everyone is impacted by death in the same way. Don’t expect them to be. No one will react the same as you to the death of a certain individual. But, everyone can learn something from someone else. Set out to learn, you’ll teach others along the way. And even more so, you’ll teach yourself.
Flu, flu, fly away SHSU Student Health Center offers tips for flu season
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s of February 16, 2012, the SHSU Student Health Center reports 3 confirmed cases of the flu. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers some guidelines to help prevent and reduce the spread of the disease.
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s an avid reality show viewer, I have been watching Jersey Shore ever since the first season and like everyone else, was pulled into the jokes, phrases and drama of the show. But after three years and five seasons, it’s getting old. When I was first introduced to the cast, I found their high poofs, blow-outs and fake tans hilarious to watch on screen. All the viewers were exposed to a new culture they had never seen before and couldn’t get enough of it. Every week, I made sure I was in front of the TV for “Jerzday”. Now when I try to watch, I find myself annoyed and somewhat repulsed. First, the cast is too old for all the debauchery and drama they get themselves into. Mike is nearly 30 and Pauly is already 31. I find it very sad that these grown men are still getting a high off of going out nearly every night and picking up girls to bring home. Those are the kinds of things a college student would find fun, but they obviously don’t see a problem with their immaturity.
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the spectrum because the women don’t respect themselves and the men don’t respect the women for anything. The constant drama and bickering over the course of the show is also getting annoying. The roommates argue over the most insignificant things like who’s talking behind whose back when in reality it doesn’t matter. I’m sure the cast would fit right in with a group of high school students who do the same thing. I can’t believe they are getting paid to do all of this, while other people who work for a living and help others go completely unnoticed. Yes, the show has had made a huge culture impact on viewers, but it’s getting harder to relate to an immature group of tanners. It’s time for the producers at MTV to pull the plug on Jersey Shore, no matter how high the ratings are, and give viewers a show that is not focused on drama and partying, but something uplifting and inspiring; something they can actually relate to and connect with.
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Prof. does not ‘fool around’ with fiddle
their instruments and strumming chords on their banjos and mandolins and violins. It’s a few hours before their performance tonight, but right now, it’s time to jam. This ‘jam time’ is what, Sam Houston State University associate English professor and director of the Honors College Gene Young says, is at the core of why he and his band play historic, traditional “oldtime” tunes. Young has played folk guitar since high school and fiddle for many years. He and his wife, Marynell, who plays fiddle and banjo, have played in bands in every town they’ve lived in. His two daughters also play fiddle. Young currently plays fiddle in the No Foolin’ String Band, a group that plays traditional acoustic music at a variety of
venues and events in Huntsville and around Texas. He is also a part of the Sam Houston Friends Traditional Music band, which ranges from 5 to ten players. The No Foolin’ String Band will play March 3-4 at the Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington on the Brazos, the Texas Folk Life Festival in San Antonio and at the General Sam Houston Folk Festival at the Memorial Museum this spring. The band plays traditional oldtime tunes for several hours, dressed in costume for special historical events, such as the Sam Houston Folk Festival, the Texas Independence Day Celebration or when they play dances for reenactment events, such as the Liendo Civil War Re-enactment. Like the music they play, their costumes area period dress typical
of the 1850s and 1860s. “People will gawk at us and stand around to listen,” Young said. “It’s great fun. It’s not just about playing the music – one part is playing it well, but another big part is authenticating it.” Young has an extensive background in music, starting with playing at coffeehouses in the 1960s folk music era in Austin and other towns in Texas and the Southwest and later playing the fiddle. “My wife’s grandfathers and father all played the fiddle,” Young said. “I would go out to her house and we’d play fiddle and guitar on the porch. When we moved to Tennessee, we formed our first band, and then of course, we discovered we were in the middle of all this great music in east Tennessee. We went to a place called Cade’s Cove in the Smoky Mountains, where they had an old fiddler’s reunion. That’s where it really started. I got really interested in the old guys and the old tunes and the history of it.” Among those who have shared in the historical and musical experience, Professor of Communications Studies Rick Bello, Ph.D., said that the band is a lot of fun to hear and watch. “The band plays off one another really well and some of their tunes are really ‘foot-stompin,’” Bello said. “I am always impressed with their ability with their instruments. It’s a great experience to see them in Huntsville.” In his role as a professor of English at SHSU, Young said that while he doesn’t often bring fiddle music to his 20th Century American Literature classes, the poetry of traditional music is integral in many aspects of literature. He also teaches a Texas Crossroads class and a folklore class, and this semester, an honors seminar on the culture of American music. In these, he talks about the music of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan and how music intersects with other aspects of
females for “McDermett Memorial Award.” For the “Sammy Award,” there are 17 senior runners. “It’s just a really big honor to be nominated,” Jessica Oswald, Outstanding Sophomore Student Leader contender, said. “I’m so lucky to be considered a contributor to the university that has given me so much.” Nine campus organizations were acknowledged by the committee for their outstanding service, leadership and involvement. Of the nine nominated groups, there are seven for “Outstanding Academic/ Honorary Organization”, six for “Outstanding Community Service Project”, four for “Outstanding Religious Organization”, nine for “Outstanding Social Fraternity”, nine for “Outstanding Social Sorority”, 14 for “Outstanding Special Interest Organization” and 10 for “Outstanding Student Organization Advisor”. Eight organizations were selected for the new award category, “Outstanding Recreational Organization”. Students were also selected
by their colleges and respective deans to be honored at “The Sammys.” Five students from the College of Fine Arts & Mass Communications, four from College of Science, three from College of Business Administration, four from College of Criminal Justice, five from College of Education and five from College of Humanities and Social Sciences were chosen. “I feel honored to be nominated and I’m so excited to attend the event,” Ashley Baker, Outstanding Junior Student Leader contender, said. “I love seeing the different theater and music performances. To see the SHSU community come together for a night of celebration is truly a wonderful thing.” To determine the winners for each selective category, the committee must receive nominees’ responses to a series of questions. Elected students, faculty, advisors and staff must answer questions about their responsibilities outside the university, memorable experiences as student leaders and
why SHSU is a better place because of their contributions. All student nominees are required to submit one letter of recommendation to the Department of Student Activities. Organizations are required to answer questions about their purpose and goals, how their group represents the university motto and their most outstanding program of the past year. According to the Student Activities Nominee Information sheet, nominees with highly developed responses have better chances of winning an award. Twenty-five “Sammy” participants will discover if they will be bestowed awards on April 11 at 6 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center’s Payne Concert Hall. Formal attire is required but everyone is invited to the ceremony. All attendees will witness university members achieve awards for outstanding excellence and leadership, as well as view entertainment by emcees and SHSU performance groups.
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HE’S NOT ‘FOOLIN’ AROUND’. Professor Gene Young is a fiddle player of the local No Foolin’ String Band. This is a group that plays traditional accoustic music at the Wynne Home in downtown Huntsville.
Director of honors collge plays in an accoustic band on the side MEREDITH MOHR Contributing Reporter The members of the No Foolin’ String Band are gathered together in the parlor at the Wynne Home in downtown Huntsville, retuning
culture. “You can’t study the literary environment separate from the musical environment,” Young said. “When I am teaching my students how to teach poetry, I always want them to understand that everyone is hardwired with a love of rhythm and interesting wordplay, but the school system seems to beat that out of them. Music is a way to reengage students with poetry.” And as for his students’ reaction to his “fiddlin’,”he says “it’s a curiosity, like seeing your professor at HEB on the weekend.” “It was a lot funnier than I expected,” sophomore Sara Reagan said, a student of Young’s who attended a performance at the Wynne Home last weekend. “They were talking with each other and to us about the music and joking. It was more of a discussion, and that was a cool experience. And then at the end, the Wynne Home was serving chicken and dumplings for dinner, which was awesome. I had never seen the band before, but it wasn’t what I expected at all.” But Young also jokes that it’s hard not to know he plays the fiddle after talking with him for 20 minutes. “I could talk for hours about the music,” Young said. “I love it.” For Young and the rest of his band, it’s the love of the experience that spurs them on. “The music itself will carry you, as I’ll sit at home for a few hours and practice and play around,” Young said. “I know 600 tunes and I’m still working on my tolearn list. But the real joy of it is when we just sit down and play in a group. We will drive 3 days to West Virginia to go to Clifftop, a music festival that players like me flock to. One night we got into a jam session at 11 p.m. and it didn’t break up until 5:30 a.m. It’s the love of the music in that communal atmosphere where anyone of any level can sit down and jam together. We love that. It keeps us coming back.”
Sammy award nominees announced MISTI JONES Senior Reporter
The 18th Annual Sammy’s Award nominations have been announced via email to all nominees, which include the university’s finest student leaders, advisors and organizations. Students were elected by faculty, staff and students but were ultimately chosen from a committee of 13 members, including representatives from the six colleges. The named individuals consist of various student leaders from all class levels. There are six contestants for “Outstanding First-Year Student” including sorority, fraternity and Freshman Leadership members. Fifteen “Outstanding Sophomore Student Leaders” and 12 “Outstanding Junior Student Leader” were nominated. Two students were chosen for “Outstanding NonTraditional Student Leader”, 11 senior males for “Creager Memorial Award” and 12 senior
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Production highlights tunes of broadway composer GEORGE MATTINGLY Arts & Entertainment Editor Powerful chords over the radio welcomed the audience this weekend as the SHSU theater department presented an original production titled “Can’t Help Lovin’” in the Showcase Theatre. The original show, written by director and SHSU professor Lauren Avery, featured the music of noted Broadway and Hollywood composer Jerome Kern, who is often called the father of the American musical. “Can’t Help Lovin’” was written as a musical review, which is different from past theater productions because it focused more on the music of a certain composer rather than an elaborate plot and script. Made up of four women and four men, the cast brought life to the music in the show with their dance and comedic performances. The women Sally, Adeline, Jane and Roberta were played by Stephanie Dew, Brittany Halen, Shanae’a Moore and Audrey Wilson respectively. They had great comedic chemistry on stage and blended femininity with attitude throughout the show. With colorful props like feathered head dresses, large feathered fans and umbrellas, they drew laughs from the audience throughout. The men Fred, Oscar, Jimmy and Eddie were played by Mark Jackson, Tyler Berry Lewis, Caleb White and Brandon Whitley respectively. They worked well with women to highlight subtle love stories in the show that made their characters very believable. “I was interested in the subtly of their [the characters’] story,” David Smith, senior music major,
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CAPTURING STYLE: The costumes of “Can’t Help Lovin’” helped to capture the style and mood of the 1930s by having the characters wear colorful costumes that featured separate pieces, long skirts and high-waisted pants.
said. “I could tell it was happy with each couple even through the show wasn’t really about them.” While the characters added humor and emotion, the music and dance they performed were the real stars of the show. The classic American Broadway tunes displayed a wide range of emotions throughout the show. In “Pick Yourself Up,” Adeline got lots of laughs when she came on stage with a blonde pigtailed wig and German accent to try to
seduce and flirt with Eddie while he tried hard to resist her. Later, the full company came on stage to perform “How’d Like to Spoon With Me”. They lyrics were hilarious as the men and women took turns flirting and romancing. They made full use of the stage and set, which made the performance more interactive and entertaining for the audience. Jimmy performed a stand out tap dance solo to “Cotton Blossom”. He started out slowly
Dominic Walsh Dance wows audience with movement
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HISTORY OF SUCCESS: Dominic Walsh Dance Theater, founded in Houston in 2002, has toured in the U.S. and Europe and was recently named “Best Dance Company” by the Houston Press.
GEORGE MATTINGLY Arts & Entertainment Editor World-renown dancers came to the stage this past weekend as the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater returned to the university to give performances that had the audience in awe. The performances were the conclusion of a week of classes for dance students, who got the chance to work with Dominic Walsh and dancers from DWDT to learn some of its repertoire. Walsh has been recognized for his work in choreography that is known for pushing the limits of classical ballet by breaking away from its traditional skills. The performances this weekend included performances from the company’s history to celebrate its tenth year anniversary such as works by choreographer Jiri Kylian and Walsh. They brought unique dances to the university community that showcased their athleticism and skill. In an excerpt from 27’52”, the lighting played a major role in the dance beginning with direct lighting on the dancers on the floor. As they came together, the lighting changed to project their shadows as the male dancer, Domenico Luciano tried to control the woman, Stefania Figliossi. In the end he trapped her in the mats and then became consumed by them himself. Dancers Domenico Luciano and Japanese ballerina Hana Sakai delivered two graceful duets from Walsh’s “The Trilogy: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart” with set design by a Houston artist that included lights and cloth to create an ethereal mood on stage.
The movement was a combination of soft and athletic movements that included lifts, twists and flexing that drew “ooh’s” and “awes” from the audience. For the final performance of the night, dancers explored different chapters of life experience in “Nessuno”. The first section began with three groups of dancers under beams of light and then they came together in fast-paced, synchronized movement. They added humor to the performance combining jazz music with ballet movement in the second chapter and ended the performance as peacefully as they began, in a large group on the floor under a single beam of light. The concert was a joy for dance students who were wowed by the movement. “I thought they were truly spectacular,” one dance student who chose to remain nameless said. “My favorite was the Japanese dancer. She was flawless.” For other students, the concert gave them a glimpse into the professional dance world. “It’s definitely good to see companies because it shows you what people are actually doing,” Alyssa Morales, freshman dance major, said. “It [the concert] gives an example of professionalism and a chance to realize what’s out there.” Morales was one of the students who took classes from Walsh and Luciano during his week of teaching. For her, taking class was a rare opportunity to gain exposure to professionals. “Taking class with someone who has so many accomplishments and so much insight was really cool,” she said. “He made you think and let you apply it your own way. He’s very detailed in his corrections.”
at first, with subtle tap moves. Then it grew into a full routine as he moved and leaped all around the stage and set showcasing his tap skills and athleticism, which earned him a loud applause from the audience. “I loved the songs,” said Smith. “I loved how they were from days past but still relatable.” The next theater production will be “You Can’t Take it With You” from Feb. 29-March 3. For more information, contact the Theater Department at 936-294-1339.
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Men’s team gets ‘Bracketbusted’ by Toledo, 59-58 ZACH BIRDSONG Sports Editor In the first ever matchup in basketball between Sam Houston and Toledo, the Rockets narrowly defeated the Bearkats on the road Saturday, 59-58. The two teams were pitted against each other in the Sears Bracketbuster that saw 142 teams from 16 conferences compete in non-traditional matchups. SHSU (11-16, 5-7 in SLC) trailed by as many as 11 in the first half, but were able to come back and majority of the second half went back and forth with the Rockets. Early in the game, SHSU was able to get the ball inside the paint and junior forward Steven Werner took advantage, scoring eight of the 10 first Kat points. Werner put up 12 points in the first half and finished with 14 on the night while also collecting 11 rebounds on his route to a doubledouble. Toledo was able to hang around
though, getting some good early looks from three-point range. Rockets guard Reese Holliday made two of those three-pointers and led the team in scoring with 14 points, 12 in the first half. “We started off the game defensively not playing the way we wanted to play,” Kats head coach Jason Hooten said. “You know we gave them a bunch of second shots, and I was disappointed in our start defensively.” With 1:41 left in the first half, the Rockets held their biggest lead, 34-23, but the Kats were able to battle back and scored four points to end the half, including a buzzer beater by junior guard Konner Tucker. In the second half, SHSU outscored 31-25 and spent most the half in a back and forth matchup. With 11:54 left on the clock, freshman Marquel McKinney hit a free throw that would give the Kats their first lead since early in the first half, 41-40. Toledo went up 46-41 with 10:38 to go in the game, but that would be the largest lead by either
team in the rest of the contest. “The last 20 minutes of the game, I’m pretty sure that Toledo won’t see that kind of defense the rest of the year,” Hooten said. “We were fantastic when we were so far behind. We fought back in it and it was nip and tuck from there, it just didn’t go our way.” Free-throw shooting hurt the Kats down the stretch and they only shot 56 percent from the stripe (9-of-16). With 15 seconds left to go in the game and the Rockets up 57-55, junior guard Darius Gatson was fouled while driving to the basket. He would miss the first of the free throws, making the second. “It was back and forth, tied game and we had a few chances to get ahead and take a lead,” Hooten said. “We executed but we didn’t make a shot or make a play and they did.” Next, the Kats will travel to Northwestern State (14-12, 7-5 in SLC) on Wednesday. Start time for that game is scheduled for 7 p.m. For more information, visit gobearkats.com.
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A ROUGH DAY. Junior guard Demarcus Gatlin (11) fights for the ball against Toledo on Saturday. The Kats would lose a close one to the Rockets, 59-58.
Bearkat women fall on road to top ranked Sugar Bears, 61-55 KARMEN KING Viewpoints Editor
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TOUGH ONE. Freshman Jazmine Wiley (21) attempts a shot in a game earlier this season. The team traveled and played Central Arkansas on Saturday, 61-55.
The Bearkat women’s basketball team fell on the road against the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears on Saturday, 61-55. UCA (21-4, 11-1 in SLC) is now riding a 10 game winning streak and is the top ranked team in the Southland Conference. The loss for the Bearkats ends their previous three game winning streak. SHSU (13-10, 8-4 in SLC) now falls into a tie with rival Stephen F. Austin for first in the Conference’s West Division. Sophomore guard Jasmine Johnson hit the opening shot of
the game, however that would be the last time the Bearkats had the lead. Starters Britni Martin, Khamra Echols, Angela Beadle, Sequeena Thomas, and Johnson combined for 37 of the team’s 55 total points. Freshman Jazmin Wiley and junior Chanice Smith contributed eight and 10 from the bench, respectively. The Bearkats shot 36.7 percent from the field in the first half and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. Down at the half 35-27, the Kats were able to outscore the Sugar Bears 28-26 in the second half. “We struggled to score and finally got back in it towards the end, but it was too late,” said Thomas.
Martin who led the team in scoring, put up 13 of her 19 points in the second half. Smith led the team in rebounding with nine, followed by Thomas with seven and Echols with six. The Kats had 11 assists led by Johnson with six. Megan Hebert led the Sugar Bears with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Nakeia Guiden and Destinee Rogers contributed 12 and 14 points, respectively. Sam Houston State returns to Johnson Coliseum to play host to Northwestern State (5-20, 1-11 in SLC) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the women’s basketball team, visit gobearkats.com.
Softball remains winless, drop SOUTHLAND STANDINGS to 0-8 after North Texas Classic MEN’S BASKETBALL JOHN PERES Contributing Reporter
The Sam Houston State softball team played in the North Texas Mean Green Softball Classic this past weekend in Denton, but weren’t able to win brining their record to 0-8 this season. Originally the Bearkats were scheduled to play five games, but two games were cancelled due to rain on Saturday. In the opening game against Missouri State, the SHSU offense struggled, which resulted in a 7-2 win for the opposing team. The Bearkats managed to get seven hits in the game but left five runners stranded on base. The Kats two scores were the result of RBIs by first baseman
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get his first one and also for us. Hopefully tomorrow we can take the series.” It was a dramatic way for the Bearkats to claim their first victory of the 2012 season. Sunday was a great day for Sam Houston. The sky was clear and the Bearkats got a season-high 10 hits against six San Diego pitchers en route to a huge 10-3 victory over the Toreros, winning the series two games to one. Justin Jackson, who got the start for Sam Houston, was able to no-hit San Diego through four innings, but was taken out early due to a high pitch count. He was really sharp, but we just didn’t want to push him. He did a great job,” Pierce said.
Kim Damian and center fielder Tori Benavidez. In the bottom of the third inning, Damian knocked in left fielder Amy Pelton with an RBI single. Benavidez followed up in the fifth with an RBI to bring in the final run for the Kats. Friday afternoon against Wichita State, the ladies got off to their best start of the season. The Bearkats jumped out to a 4-0 lead after five innings, after a pair of homeruns by Benavidez and catcher Sarah Allison. They would also score on an RBI single by Damian. Wichita State came roaring back with six runs in the sixth inning, and that’s how the game would end. With a chance for revenge on Sunday, the Bearkats had a Sam Houston pitchers Andrew Whitehead, Andrew Godail, Hunter Silva and Allen Scott finished the job for the Bearkats and allowed only three runs all together. Scott left the game with his first save of the season. Both Colt Atwood and Kevin Miller went three for five for the Kats. Atwood scored two runs and Miller knocked in three to contribute half of the Sam Houston runs. “For us to come back and really tack on runs, that secured it for us,” Pierce said. The baseball team will play Prairie View A&M on Tuesday afternoon at Don Sanders Stadium. First pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. For more information about the team, visit gobearkats.com.
rematch against Wichita State. The game was close for the first three innings and was tied at 3. In the top of the seventh inning, the Kats had the opportunity to win the game, and had a runner on second and third with only one out. But, they weren’t able to capitalize and couldn’t manage to get a run. In the bottom half of the inning, Wichita State second baseman Hailey Temple ended the game with a walk off double. The Bearkats will take on Prairie View A&M (0-0) in a double header in the home opener on Wednesday. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
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