The Independent Student Newspaper of Sam Houston State University Vol 119— Issue 4
Tuesday, Septermber 6, 2011
Calling all 9/11 memories, opinions, pg. 4
George Mattingly | The Houstonian
More dining options in Huntsville, pg. 3
Jessica Gomez | The Houstonian
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Kats wring ‘Necks, 20-6 By Zach Birdsong Sports Editor
On a hot Thursday night, the SHSU football team started the season with an impressive 20-6 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Bowers Stadium. Dominating on all sides of the ball, the Kats were able to jump on Western Illinois early and controlled them the rest of the game. During training camp, head coach Willie Fritz had the team focus on stopping the run. It showed Thursday as the defense allowed just 37 yards rushing the whole game. “We played outstanding defense,” Fritz said. “It’s always tough in that first game to keep them contained and tackling because you don’t get to do it a whole lot (in training camp). I thought our defense played really, really well.” Overall the defense held the Leathernecks to just 216 yards, and was able to get five sacks. Defensive end Jarrett Brown led the — See FOOTBALL, page 5
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ALL OUT OF CANDY Wide receiver Grant Merritt, senior, carries the ball into the endzone for the second touchdown of the game. The Bearkats beat the Western Illinois University Leathernecks 20-6 during Thursday’s game. The next football game will be against Central Arkansas on September 17 at 6 p.m.
Good to know Students stuck with custom textbooks
The following state laws went into effect Sept 1:
Criminal Laws: - “Bath salts” and synthetic marijuana products (K2 or spice) have been added to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. - “Sexting” of a minor has been added to the Texas Penal Code. Does not apply to minors involved in a dating relationship or spouses. Traffic Laws: - Tow trucks have been added to the slow down or move over laws, meaning that drivers must either slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit or vacate the lane closest to the stopped emergency vehicle. - Speed limits will now be the same during night and day driving, and separate speeds for trucks have been eliminated. The maximum speed limit on state highways may be raised to 75 mph, if approved by TxDOT. Children under 18 may not ride in a watercraft while it is being towed on a street or highway. Driver License Laws: - A four-hour defensive driving course was approved for drivers under 25 years old. Weapon Laws: - A person may carry a handgun, knife or club in a watercraft under said person’s control or ownership. - Employers may not prohibit employees with a concealed handgun license from having firearms or ammunition in their personal car’s in the employer’s parking lot. Not applicable to employees of public, private or charter schools or employees of chemical manufacturers or oil and gas refiners. Crime Lab Laws: - Crime laboratories are required to preserve biological evidence used in the investigation or prosecution of a felony for at least 40 years, or until the applicable statute of limitations has expired if there is an unapprehended actor associated with the offense. - Law enforcement agencies are required to submit DNA evidence in active sexual assault cases to an accredited laboratory within 30 days of receipt. Once analyzed, the DNA must be compared by DPS to state and federal DNA bases.
By McKinzie Brocail Senior Reporter
Textbooks costs, which have far outpaced the cost of inflation in the previous decade, are a longstanding problem among college students. The textbook industry has developed increasingly sophisticated ways to extract profit from their products. The result is a new problem for students, who are becoming more incensed due to the increased “customization” of textbooks that are practically impossible to rent or resell. Some professors are requiring that students use custom textbooks put together by the professor themselves. Well-known textbook publishers are allowing professors the option to select various chapters from a larger textbook. Those books are then published for that individual professor and class. These tailored books can typically only be bought through the campus bookstore, unless specially ordered by local textbook stores. Students cannot rent them through commonly used online textbook rental companies, such as Chegg. com, or local textbook stores. Although the printed copies make selling and renting books a problem, some companies that publish custom books offer online editions, which are sometimes cheaper. Because the books are
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COST OF AN EDUCATION Many professors assign custom textbooks that are difficult, sometimes impossible, to resell.
unique to the class and professor, customized books are nearly impossible to rent or resell. “I don’t like it at all,” Tracy Nnamadim, sophomore international business major, said. “Once [the course] is over, I have to find someone taking the same class with the same professor to get rid of it.” According to a list of textbooks from the SHSU website, more than seven percent of textbooks that have been assigned to students are either customized or only available from the university. More than seven percent of textbooks that are required for classes at SHSU are custom and over three percent are bundled packages.
Not all students mind the concept of custom textbooks. “If the bookstore had gotten my book in on time, I’d be happy,” said Samantha Hernandez, a Spanish and radio communications student who’s been waiting two weeks for her book. “I do enjoy the fact that the professor can [put together the book.]” Sophomore kinesiology major Todd Ryan said he doesn’t mind customized books because the price wasn’t unreasonable. However, he said that isn’t the case for everyone. “I have heard horror stories of really expensive custom textbooks, which I think is unfair because there is no chance of being able to find [them] cheaper from
other sources,” Ryan said. Custom textbooks aren’t the only problem for students. The “textbook bundling” process also creates problems for students when it comes to renting and reselling. Textbook bundles are individually wrapped groups of books and accessories that can’t be purchased separately. Currently, more than three percent of textbooks assigned to students are bundled. After a law passed this May, Texas is forcing publishers to give alternative options to students to buy previously bundled packages in different formats or as separate unbundled items. The act states publishing companies must inform professors of the costs students will incur at the university’s bookstore, as well as the dates of the previous three editions. Universities also must inform students about book rental and buyback guarantees. Unfortunately for students, custom textbooks, which are a relatively new product sold by the textbook industry, can be excluded from the law. This means that faculty may not be informed of the costs of these kinds of textbooks to students, nor will students be informed about rental and buyback information about custom textbooks. The law is effective beginning Fall 2012.
Texans Cheerleaders join students at Bearkat Alley Rachelle Sadler | The Houstonian
CHEER TIME. Bearkat Alley, SHSU’s tailgating event, featured live music and cheerleaders from both the Houston Texans and SHSU. The event lasted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, ending just before kickoff. The Bearkats beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 20-6. LEFT: SHSU’s own cheerleading team shows off their chants and moves just before game time. RIGHT: The Houston Texan Cheerleaders sit down and sign autographs as ‘fans’ greet them and take pictures.
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Wisdom isn’t measured in years Cristan Shamburger: being young doesn’t make someone naive
There is nothing I She stated that she struggled to hate more than when make ends meet every day, she had someone tells me “You’ll three kids in college, she owned understand when you’re land, she paid taxes, and she voted older” or “You only Republican every single election. think that because you’re So I guess my problem with young.” But what really her statement is this: because my riles me up is an adult mom doesn’t own property, she’s from an older generation not allowed to vote the way she telling me that after I have chooses? She’s forced to vote stated my opinion on one Democrat because she doesn’t know political matter or another. any better? It might be one of the It will come as no most idiotic statements I’ve ever surprise to anyone that seen in my life. I’m a Democrat. I don’t Growing up, my family was all hide that fact and I never about having your own opinions. My will. brother is as staunchly Republican Cristan Shamburger Just recently, a friend a as I am staunchly Democrat mine posted an article on (although I think it’s only to get on Recurring Columnist Facebook with a rather my nerves) so family gatherings are funny and anti-Republican title. The ensuing full of arguments, which is actually the norm comments were what really caught my attention in my family. We’re loud and argumentative, though. full of people with their own opinions on An older lady, probably in her forties, told EVERYTHING. another friend of mine, just a mere 22 years old, Further down in the comments, she told both that it was easy for a young person or someone of my younger friends that “they didn’t have that didn’t own property to get on the “Democrat” a clue.” They hadn’t lived long enough, paid (her choice of quotations, not mine) train. enough taxes, had enough hard earned money
Paws Up “Paws UP” to the Bearkat football team for their 20-6 win in the season opener vs Western Illinois University.
taken out of their paychecks. When they had, then they could talk to her. So, my second problem with her? The way she completely, and utterly, belittled the opinions of young people. Just because I haven’t “experienced” life the way she has, doesn’t mean I’m not entitled to my own informed opinion. Everyone’s life experiences are different and it contributes to their views on life, including their political views. My real point here though is this: don’t ever let anyone tell you you’re too young to have your own opinion. Don’t ever let anyone make you feel like your opinion is less than their own. The greatest thing about this country is that we have the right to our own opinion. Each of us has something to contribute to the world around us, even if some people would try to tell you otherwise. We are the generation that will change the world and don’t ever forget that.
-Cristan is the president of the Bearkat Democrats and a senator for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences..
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Today in history: 1628 – Puritans settle Salem, which will later become part of Massachusetts Bay Colony. 1901 – Anarchist Leon Czolgosz shoots and fatally wounds US President William McKinley at the PanAmerican Exposition in Buffalo, New York. 1949 – A former sharpshooter in World War II, Howard Unruh kills 13 neighbors in Camden, New Jersey, with a souvenir Luger to become the first U.S. single-episode mass murderer. 1972 – 9 Israel athletes taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Games by the Palestinian “Black September” terrorist group died (as did a German policeman) at the hands of the kidnappers during a failed rescue attempt. 1995 – Cal Ripken Jr of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking a record that stood for 56 years. 1997 – Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Over a million people lined the streets and 2.5 billion watched around the world on television.
“Paws UP” to the hard work of the emergency personnel who are putting their lives on the line to protect the community.
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One nation, not under God
Brian Petersen: Constitution, Bible dictate the separation of church and state entities; country must remain secular Simply put, our nation is not a Christian nation. I know that many of you have grown up believing this false idea, but length of belief, or even number of people believing, do not make something true. Truth can be ascertained by evaluating the evidence, so let’s look at some of the evidence that is out there. Before we begin, I do need to point out that the religious background of the various Founding Fathers is entirely irrelevant as to the question of there being a religious underpinning to our nation. If you cannot figure out the reason, well then you’re doing it wrong. Let’s take a look at our First Amendment. In it there are many clues as to the secular nature of our country. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The major, massive hurdle to those claiming the United States is a Christian nation is right there at the beginning of our Bill of Rights. The government must always remain secular. This does not mean that religious people cannot run for office or that their religious ideals cannot influence their voting, but it does mean that any law that is expressly religious cannot survive First Amendment scrutiny. Further, our government is not allowed to interfere with religious practices. Now, luckily the federal court system has interpreted this to have limits. Claiming religious motivations is not
a free ticket to commit any crime or abuse toward people. But, for the most part, as Jefferson stated, the Establishment Clause creates a wall of separation between church and state. Each has their own separate sphere of influence. When we look deeper into this amendment, we find that there is more than just a secular argument for the US not being a Christian nation. The Christian Bible has some very explicit instructions that are violated. In Exodus 20, God gives the First Commandment as, “You shall have no other gods before me.” In Matthew 22, Jesus states that the greatest commandment is to, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your mind and all your soul.” Were we a Christian nation, one would think that these very important ideals would be incorporated into our founding documents. This is not the case. Not only is this not true, but the opposite is. Our Founding Fathers relegated Christianity to being one of many religions, no better, no more true, and no more powerful. They put every other god, and no god, on the same level as the Christian God. This clearly violates both the Law of Moses and the command of Christ. I know that many will still not feel comfortable moving on from such a mistaken belief without
further evidence. While I could cut and paste dozens of instances where the Founding Fathers expressly stated that we are not, in fact, a Christian nation, the most easily understood and clear is in the Treaty of Tripoli, sent to Congress by President John Adams and ratified unanimously by the Senate: “As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion,— as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, | Flickr religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen,—and as the said States never entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.” I do not know how anything could be more clear. Both our laws and our Founding Fathers agree: the United States is not a Christian nation. - Brian is a senior history major and the former president of the SHSU Secular Student Alliance.
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3 Spoons healthy, tasty alternative By George Mattingly Contributing Reporter
One of Huntsville’s latest food trends has taken over students’ taste buds and sparked a craving for frozen yogurt, and one worth satisfying. 3 Spoons offers students a healthy alternative to get their sweet fix in the form of several flavors of frozen yogurt with their favorite toppings. I have never been a fan of yogurt, and have avoided it at all costs no matter how many times friends and family have tried to get me to like it, so when I heard about 3 Spoons from a friend, I blew it off. However, more and more I saw people on Facebook updating about this new frozen yogurt
place in Huntsville and how amazing it was, I thought I’d give it a chance when I returned to Huntsville. Just by walking in, the atmosphere appeared bright, colorful and refreshing to the eye at first glance. Once I began sampling different flavors, I knew right then why it was such a big hit among everyone else. From classic flavors like “Double-Stuffed Cookies ‘N’ Cream” to fruity flavors like “Peach Mango Tart”, each had its own unique taste and although the texture is similar to that of ice cream, it is the flavor that stands out. After filling my cup with my flavor, came the fun of topping off my yogurt. Strawberries, Snickers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
and Gummy Bears were just a few that caught my attention. At the end of my selfserving, I weighed my cup for pricing and paid. By the time my cup was empty, I had a satisfied sweet tooth and a newfound liking for frozen yogurt. If you haven’t tried it yet, it is definitely one of the things to try in Huntsville. In addition to being tasty, 3 Spoons gives students a healthy alternative to other snacks. According to the 3 Spoons website, when compared to ice cream, each flavor proves to contain fewer calories than traditional ice cream. Yogurt is also known for its benefits to the digestive tract and immune system. Other research suggests
Suicide Prevention Week Events Tuesday Sept. 6
10 - 12 a.m. In f o r m at i o n table on LSC mall.
Wynne House to showcase local WWI veteran By Stephen Green Associate News Editor The Wynne Home Arts Center will feature an exhibit of Huntsville native John W. Thomason in celebration of its fifth anniversary on Sept. 23. According to Linda Pease, City of Huntsville Cultural Services Coordinator, Thomason’s work is important in celebrating the five years the house has been open. “Thomason was a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps during World War I, as well as an author and illustrator of over sixty
Wednesday Sept. 7
10 - 12 p.m. “Kat Kab”: Counseling Center and SA host free rides to campus from parking lots and participate in a game modeled after “Cash Cab.”
short stories, magazine articles and several books,” Pease said. Some of his books include: “Gone to Texas,” “Red Pants and Other Stories,” and “Jeb Stuart.” “We’ll have a nice collection of his work on display from several sources including his family, friends and the Thomason Room at the Sam Houston State University Library,” Pease said. “One of the pieces included will be a Marine poster he was commissioned to draw during WWI.” The opening will be hosted by the Friends of the Wynne Home, who Pease said will unveil two special plaques in honor of the anniversary. “Several members of Thomason’s family including Tom Cole and Jan Cole will speak at the opening,” she said. “Jan Cole will also be playing several songs that were
that it could help lower cholesterol and even have potential to help manage certain cancers. 3 Spoons also benefits the Huntsville community through its “Spooning With…” Program, a profit sharing program aimed at helping local schools, youth groups, and other organizations. Through this program, groups can earn 25 percent of the 12-2 p.m. sales by getting people to show up in support of their group on their designated day. To find out more about 3 Spoons, visit their website at http://3spoonsyogurt. com/home or follow their updates on Facebook and Twitter. George Mattingly | The Houstonian
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Shantha Stokes workshop on suicide prevalence and risk factors in LSC Rm. 327
popular during WWI and WWII.” Thomason, uncle of City Council member Dr. Tom Cole, was born in 1893 in Huntsville. He served as the executive officer of the 49th Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and was awarded the Navy Cross. The U.S. Navy destroyer, USS John W. Thomason (DD-760) was named after him. While serving in Dover, Delaware, Thomason met Lawrence Stallings, who wrote “What Price Glory?” who introduced him to the editor of Scribner’s Magazine. Thomason wrote and illustrated for the magazine while on active duty. Thomason died on March 12, 1944 while still serving in the Marine Corps. The exhibit opens during Constitution Week when several statewide groups, including the Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold other events.
Official U.S. Navy photo.
ANCHORS AWAY. The USS John W. Thomason was commissioned on Oct. 11, 1945, one year after Thomason’s death. The ship was first used by naval reserve before being deployed to Korea. The ship received 10 battle stars for its service during armed conflicts. It was decommissioned in 1970 and acquired by the Chinese in 1974. They decommissioned the ship in 2000, it has since been sunk.
UPD Update September 1, 2011 Office was dispatched Elliot Hall (located at 1006 17th Street) at 7:30 PM to assist with a medical call (119418). Officer was dispatched to 620 Bowers Boulevard (Bowers Stadium) in reference to a warrant service call at 7:45 PM. Upon arrival, officer met with antoher officer who had detained a female Huntsville resident who was wanted by this department on an outstanding warrant of arrest for the Class A Misdemeanor Offense of Theft. The female was arrested for the warrant and alos charged with the Class B Misdemeanor Offense of Criminal Trespass (119419). At 9:22 PM, Officer met with complainant in the 800 block of Bearkat Boulevard who reported that her vehicle was damaged while parked in the Stadium parking lot. Damage to the vehicle consisted a large scuff on the front bumper and the bumper being sperated from the left front quarther panel (119421). Officer was dispatched to the Sam Houston Parking Garage (located at 1730 Avenue I) at 8:00 PM in reference to a welfare concern report. Upon arrival, officer located located a male sitting on the edge of the top level of the parking garage. After the male retreated from the ledge, he met with University officials (119420).
2 - 3 p.m. Time of Rememberance, a time to remember those who have been lost.
Official U.S. Navy photo.
John W. Thomason was an alumnus of SHSU and officer in World War I. He served in China, and South and Cenrtal America.
The reception will be held from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. at the Wynne Home, and the public is encouraged to attend.
“SPOONING WITH...” 3 Spoons, began its program to donate 25 percent of their 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. sales by having people show up to buy frozen yogurt on the day the group/s they want to support will receive the donation.
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Arts & Entertainment The act of putting pen to paper
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University community invited to share their own 9/11 memories
Commemorative Exhibit, held in the LSC Art Gallery. The exhibit will be displayed from through Sept. 19 as a way to showcase photos surrounding the events of 9/11 and give students and faculty an opportunity
to interact with others by writing personal messages on the exhibit. A collection of videos featuring SHSU community members speaking about 9/11 will also be featured. “We wanted to produce something that would
make an impact, but while also creating an outlet for students, faculty and staff to express their emotions on an event that was so tragic for the United States and that has changed the world we live in,” said Leah Mulligan, executive director
of Campus Activities & Leadership Initiatives, who helped originate the idea for the exhibit. Six photos will be featured in the gallery covering the walls from floor to ceiling with the largest being the American flag. The photos capture different perspectives and moments connected to 9/11, including one of a firefighter on ground zero on the day of the attacks and the New York City night skyline after the attacks. The photos were chosen because of “their strong connection to 9/11 and for the emotional impact they produce from viewing them,” said Brandon Cooper, assistant director of Student Activities. This type of exhibit is unique to the SHSU community compared to the exhibits before it, because it holds a place within the hearts and minds of everyone affected by the attacks, including students
character was a little too curious and her father’s skepticism and selfishness delayed a lot of the action in the movie until the end which was a little frustrating. The only character that was believable and logical was Kim, played by Katie Holmes. She was caring, smart and brave and I connected with her when she felt frustrated, fearful and worried throughout the movie. The creatures, although conniving and ugly, could not be taken seriously. They whispered to Sally and amongst themselves the most random things that left me confused as to how they could be so terrifying. They were more sneaky than frightening and annoyed me the way a buzzing mosquito
would. However, the storyline was clever and made the movie more interesting than anything else. It was a modern twist on the classic story of the tooth fairly tied in with the mystery of the creatures which was unexpected. I appreciate when movies explore a different perspective of something that I think I know all about so that I’m on the edge of my seat, waiting to see how the story will end and how it is different from what I believe. This movie did just that and even when I was laughing at different scenes, I was still itching to know how it was all going to end. Overall, I’m glad I went to see this movie. Even if it wasn’t what I expected,
I definitely was not bored for a moment. If you are looking to be scared out
of your mind, you will be disappointed by this movie, but if you appreciate a
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WRITE IT DOWN. Student Activities invites all students, faculty and staff to come write their memories.and thoughts on the blown-up photographs depicting iconic images from September 11, 2001, located in the LSC Art Gallery.
By George Mattingly Arts & Entertainment Editor With the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, students and faculty are preparing to honor it, starting Tuesday with the SHSU 9/11
who were in elementary and middle school during the time. Cooper said with this exhibit, students and faculty will be able to take away a sense of remembrance. “It is a very impactful display that really brings the visitor back to the day that this tragic event took place, and also allows them to see where we were and how we have grown since then,” Cooper said. “And by being able to leave a written message on the pictures, allows them to express themselves, as well as see how others were impacted, which showcases that strong American bond and spirit that we all have.” Student Activities, sponsor of the exhibit, partnered with local company Affordable signs, who designed, produced and constructed the photos for the exhibit, which will accompany the SHSU 9/11 Ceremony held on Friday.
clever story and mystery, then I recommend you buy a ticket.
Creatures “of the dark” fail to scare By George Mattingly Arts & Entertainment Editor
Recently released thriller “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” proves to be refreshingly disappointing. When I walked into the theater, I was anticipating a thrilling movie that would have me screaming the entire time. However, the experience I had was totally different from what I expected, and that made the movie worth watching until the end. The movie revolves around a young girl named Sally who moves into a 19th century estate with her father and his girlfriend. She comes to discover many secrets about the house and descends into the basement to unleash one of them. Creatures begin their attack on Sally and the people around her as she struggles to convince her father of their existence. The situations the characters find themselves in dealing with the creatures seriously lacked a sense of reality, which makes a thriller movie more frightening for the audience. Even for a child, Sally’s
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Soccer inconsistent, ‘mistakes are fixable’ By Zach Birdsong Sports Editor
The women’s soccer team rebounded Friday after losing two straight games. Friday night the team traveled to Louisiana and was able to get a win against Grambling State, 4-1, while Sunday night, the team traveled to Rice and unfortunately lost 4-1. On Friday, SHSU jumped out to an early lead when midfielder Tricia Mallory scored a goal in the ninth minute after receiving an assist from sophomore Emily Edenstrom. Edenstrom would go on to score a goal of her own after receiving a pass from Mallory, and the Kats would take a 2-0 lead into halftime. Grambling would cut the lead in the 70th minute, but the Kats answered right back when Catherine Abitua added a goal in the 73rd minute, and on an assist from Amanda Biega, Jessica Toms scored in the 74th minute. “I thought we did a lot of good things in that game,” head coach Tom Brown said. “I thought we did a good job, and once they scored to make it 2-1, we did a good job of getting two quick goals to get the game put away.”
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FIGHTING FOR POSITION. Sophomore Kirby Zak fights for the ball against Houston Baptist. The Kats traveled this past weekend to Grambling State and Rice. SHSU won and lost by the scores of 4-1.
On Sunday, Rice grabbed an early lead when Haley Williams scored off a corner kick in the 10th minute. The Kats would respond immediately and get their only goal of the night in the 11th minute. Toms was fouled outside of the box, and attempted a goal, but the shot was deflected and put in by Edenstrom. “I thought that was a good mentality,” Brown said. “Even before the goal, we got forward and created the opportunity to get fouled. And then Jess stepped up and hit a hard ball that caromed off. And
we’ve been talking to our players about getting in and following up rebounds, so Emily scored a very opportunistic goal.” Rice would add two goals before halftime and took a 3-1 lead into halftime. In the 47th minute, Rice added one more that would seal the game for them. Even though the team lost, the team still feels that the overall weekend was a success. “I thought we played hard and did what we could,” Mallory said. “Rice is a very good opponent,” Brown said. “I think a lot of things that
we made mistakes on are very fixable. We changed some things and I think our team responded well with it tonight, and hopefully can see against future opponents that it will be something that will be positive for us.” On Friday the team will travel to Denton and take on North Texas. On Sunday the team will play its second home game of the season when they take on Texas Southern. Information about the start of each game is available on gobearkats.com.
sophomore middle blocker Haley Neisler contributed with 10 kills, six blocks and two digs. The fourth set was a battle with 11 ties and six lead changes. With the score tied at 14, junior outside hitter Kendall Cleveland had a kill that gave the Kats a 1514 lead and allowed them to cruise through the set. In Saturday’s action, the Bearkats lost to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats in four sets by the score of 25-10, 21-25, 25-8, 25-19. Cincinnati won the first set while Sam Houston took the second set by the score of 25-21. But Cincinnati cruised through the third and fourth set of the match ending the winning streak
for Sam Houston. Kim Black led Sam Houston with eight kills, three blocks and a dig while junior outside hitter Camille Alfaro and sophomore outside hitter Kelli Stewart contributed with six kills each. Later in the day, Sam Houston lost to the University of Oklahoma in straight sets 27-25, 25-21, 25-16. Kendall Cleveland led the Bearkats with 11 kills, two aces and four digs while Black contributed with nine kills, two digs and an ace. The first set was a battle between the two teams with 16 ties and four lead changes before the Sooners took the set. From that moment, the Sooners cruised through the
second and third sets. Senior outside hitter Carli Kolbe went down with an ankle injury on Friday and missed both of Saturday’s matches. “I was really proud of the way the team responded to not having Carli on the floor,” head coach Brenda Gray said. “They battled toe-to-toe with one of the top 20 teams in the country and we had our chances.” The Kats will be without Kolbe again when they take on Houston Baptist (5-2), Tuesday night at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston. After that matchup, they will travel to Pullman, Washington over the weekend to participate in the Cougar Challenge Tournament.
Perfect volleyball season ends, now 5-2 By Cheval John Sports Reporter
Over the weekend, the Bearkats completed the North Texas Invitational in Denton finishing 1-2 and leaving the Kats with an overall 5-2 record. SHSU won Friday over North Texas, but lost Saturday to Cincinnati and the University of Oklahoma. On Friday’s, the team defeated host North Texas by the score of 25-17, 2522, 23-25, 25-20. It was their fifth straight win, giving them a 5-0 start for the first time since 1982. Senior middle blocker Kim Black led the Bearkats with 11 kills, five blocks, two aces and two digs while
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defense with two sacks and finished with three tackles. “As a defense, we prepared hard for these guys,” Brown said. “They’re big on the run game. They like to stretch and empower and we constantly work hard in practice trying to stop the run and keep working at that. I think we all as a defense did a good job. Giving up six points, I think that’s amazing.” Offensively, the team was led by quarterback Brian Bell and running back Tim Flanders. Bell finished the game going 1622, and throwing for 198 yards and two touchdowns, while Flanders rushed for 102 yards. On the Kats last drive before halftime, they were able to get a score when Bell connected with a 7 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Grant Merritt and took a 13-0 lead into the break. On their first series in the second half, Bell heaved up a 44 yard pass that was caught by running back Ryan Wilson for an easy touchdown. While Bell was sharp and precise with his accuracy, he doesn’t take full credit. Instead Bell credits it as a whole team effort. “Our offensive line did
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RUN IT. Running back Ryan Wilson runs the ball out of the wildcat formation. Wilson was a key player for the Kats and would catch a 44 yard touchdown pass in the game that helped the Kats win.
an amazing job,” Bell said. “I can’t complain, I had all the time in the world back there. The receivers did a good job catching the ball. It makes my job a lot easier when I have all the time in the world, and they’re that wide open. I mean, I can’t take much credit for it.” Kicker Miguel Antonio was able to nail both a 30 and 31 yard field goal that put the Kats up early in the game. Last season, Bell was inserted into his first game collegiate game when the Kats faced Western Illinois. Unfortunately for Bell and the rest of the Kats, the team was demolished and beat
56-14. In his sophomore season, Fritz has already noticed a change in his quarterback. “He’s come a long way,” Fritz said. “He really has a great knowledge of our offense. He’s a smart kid, and he knows where to go with the ball. That guy is important to you because he has to make a bunch of big decisions. He was spot on probably 90 percent of his decisions, so he did a really nice job.” Next week the Kats have a bye week. While they will celebrate the win and take advantage of the break in schedule, they are also looking ahead to
Central Arkansas, who was predicted to finish second in the Southland Conference. “We’re going to have a good time with (the win),” Bell said. “But Central Arkansas is on our mind now. I mean coach just told us that focus is week three. But this break is going to be nice and we’re definitely going to need it.” Kickoff for the Central Arkansas game will be Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. and will be over at Bowers Stadium. For more information regarding the football team, including the schedule, visit gobearkats.com.