The Independent Student Newspaper of Sam Houston State University Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Vol 117— Issue 26
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Behind closed doors Senator requests higher education documents from all Texas Universities By Kolby Flowers Senior Reporter
Monday was the last night for all Texas State University Systems schools, including SHSU, to file documents regarding the Texas Public Policy Foundation's controversial higher education reform recommendations. Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo), chair of the State Senate Higher Education Committee, filed a public information request on April 15, asking for all information related to higher education reforms involving TPPF and the Seven Breakthrough Reforms in Higher Education that would place less emphasis on research. Zaffirini says she believes UT regents are quietly pursuing various reforms promoted by the Austin-based TPPF even after rejecting some of the foundation's recommendations, such as separating research and teaching budgets. The controversy could impair recruitment of top students and faculty
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Communities in 252 Texas counties are preparing for the threat of rapidly spreading fires according to the Texas Forest Service. Active wildfires are expected to occur in West, Northwest and Central Texas, especially with the expected fast winds and dry weather. John Hobbs, assistant fire chief of the Huntsville Fire Department, said Walker County has been preparing for the worst. “We listen to statewide emergency management calls every day,” Hobbs said. “The Huntsville airport has two helicopters that can be used to fight these fires.” In addition, Hobbs said that he has increased manpower due to the recent increase in fires. “We keep our crews in the area and cut back on vacation and time off until we get some rain,” Hobbs said. “We have a full crew during the week and the weekend. We haven’t seen the fires West Texas has, but Walker County is in an extremely threatened area.” Texas Governor Rick Perry renewed his state of emergency in addition to requesting federal emergency declaration in a letter to President Barack Obama on April 15. “I have determined that
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Students will have the option to vote on 2011 Student Government Association officers, constitutional amendments and homecoming themes on Wednesday and Thursday. To vote, students will need to check their SHSU e-mail accounts beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m. for a link to the ballot. Voting ends at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The latest set of executive board candidates fall into two categories: SHSU We Do Work and Bearkats for Bearkats. Each group has its own Facebook and Twitter pages. Joseph Le is also running independently for president, as he is not running under either SHSU We Do Work or Photo Illustration by Jessica Gomez | The Houstonian Bearkats for Bearkats. SHSU We Do Work is the PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST. Zaffirini said she was disturbed by A&M system emails showing behind-the-scenes influences by Jeff Sandefer, a member of TPPF’s foundation board and campaign group for A. Rene Rick O’ Donnell who was a senior fellow for the foundation before being hired by the UT system. McKelvey (president), Tyler members and make it which that is wrong, it is board and Rick O' Donnell Eberhart (vice president), impossible for the state's higher education. Higher who was a senior fellow Cortnie Crayton (secretary), seven public emerging education should be the for the foundation before Jimmy Williams (treasurer) research universities to birthplace of debating being hired by the UT and Audrey Williams (chief of rise to national stature, conflicting ideas." system. E-mails and staff). Currently, McKelvey according to Zaffirini. Zaffirini said she was other documents referring serves as vice president, "All of this is being disturbed by A&M system to both O'Donnell and Eberhart as secretary, J. as treasurer, done behind closed doors, emails showing behind- Sandefer were included in Williams as secretly as possible," the-scenes influences by the information request by Crayton as senator for the College of Humanities and Zaffirini said in an interview. Jeff Sandefer, a member Zaffirini. Social Sciences and as Rules "And if there's any arena in of TPPF's foundation — See TEXAS, page 3 and Regulations Commission chair, and A. Williams as caucus chair for the College of Fine Arts and Mass
Flames ravage state Texas Wildfires
Postponed student elections back on
Guantanamo Bay files reveal new detainee details By Hugo Lopez
Contributing Reporter
NASA image courtesy Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC.
NASA image acquired April 15, 2011 Since April 6, more than a million acres have burned throughout the state of the Texas, says the Texas Forest Service. This image, taken by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite, shows conditions on April 15, 2011. Wind whips both smoke and dust southeast across the state. The fires that MODIS detected are marked in red.. So far in 2011, the Texas has responded to 7,807 fires, which burned 1,528,714 acres of land and 244 structures, said Governor Rick Perry in an April 16 request to President Obama that the state be declared a major disaster. Most of the seven fires shown in the image are larger than ten thousand acres, and many have threatened communities. Caption by Holli Riebeek. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory
this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond that of State and the affected local governments and that supplementary Federal assistance is necessary,” Perry said. “Since the fire season began,” Perry said, “Texas has reported 7,807 fires across the state that have
burned more than 1,528,714 acres and destroyed 244 homes.” Hobbs said that Huntsville and other Walker County residents have been educated well and can take relatively easy steps to prevent wildfires. “No outside fires, no outside cooking if you can get away from it, no burning
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of garbage, and maybe start cleaning around your house,” Hobbs said. — See FLAMES, page 3
Communication. All were on the previous candidate list. Bearkats for Bearkats is the campaign group for Mariel Kanene (president), Meagan Lee (vice president), Jake Price (chief of staff), Drew Milburn (treasurer) and Ahmed Adewodu (secretary). Kanene and Adewodu previously served as senators for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Sciences, respectively. None of the candidates running under the current Bearkats for Bearkats group were listed on the official candidate list prior to the postponing of the election. Elections were originally scheduled for April 12 and 13. However, they were postponed after a Student Supreme Court ruling on April 8 overturned amended portions of the SGA Election Code, originally approved by the Student Senate. The ruling also caused the previous candidate list to be invalid. To run in this week’s election, candidates had to attend another mandatory candidate meeting. Those who had already intended to run were not required to refile their official paperwork. The official results will be announced on Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. For additional information about this year’s election, visit www.shsu.edu/sga/ elections.html.
Wikileaks has disclosed nearly 779 documents revealing detailed information about “high risk” individuals that if released might pose a threat to the United States and its allies. The secret documents list prisoner’s illnesses – tuberculosis, depression and hepatitis. The documents also mention interrogations that last years, questioning “areas of potential exploitation” which involves personnel using tactics to pull information from prisoners that they are assumed to possess. “They describe inmates’ infractions — punching guards, tearing apart shower shoes and shouting across cell blocks. And, as analysts try to bolster the case for continued incarceration, they record years of detainees’ comments about one another,” according to the New York Times. The articles give insight to the inmates’ personal lives in their countries of origin, detention information, and assessments determining if the prisoner is associated with a terrorist organization, as well as a recommendation stating if the prisoner is to be released or kept captive. These documents also show that many of the prisoners were arrested on bogus charges such as Ezat
Khan. Khan lived in Nangarhar Providence, Afghanistan and supported his family by cutting and selling wood near his home. In 1999, the Taliban initiated oppressive taxes on Khan’s wood cutting business, making it impossible for Khan to provide for his family. Khan moved his family to Pakistan to work as a sharecropper. Around December 2001, Khan spent four days in Samsai to attend his uncle’s funeral. He was arrested upon crossing back to Pakistan for suspicion of being associated with three Arabs who had been arrested previously at the same border crossing. “Pakistani officials planned to release him after they talked to their supervisor at the police station. However, he was taken to Quetta and questioned by U.S. military personnel,” according to the Ezat Khan Wikileaks file. “Khan was transported to one of the Guantanamo Bay prisons because of his knowledge of a covert route of travel through the mountains south of Jalalabad, Afghanistan to Parachinar, Pakistan,” stated the Ezat Khan file. “Joint Task Force Guantanamo considers the information obtained from and about him as not valuable or tactically exploitable.”
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will address improvements in academics, mental and physical wellness, Bearkat Pride, civic engagement, leadership and transparent representation. Bearkats For Bearkats understands the need for a quality educational experience, and because of this, we look to promote academic success within the SGA leadership and our student body. Mental and physical Bearkats for Bearkats well-being is a major component of student academic success, which is why we look Guest Columnists Fellow Bearkats: Tomorrow and to implement our wellness initiative that Thursday, April 27th & 28th, you all will will educate students on living a healthy be given the opportunity to elect new lifestyle. When a potential student tours our representatives that will be the face and university for the first time we want them voice of our student body. This sounds tough to leave already having a sense of the doesn’t it? Surprisingly, it’s not as hard as pride that comes with being a Bearkat. you would think. Bearkats for Bearkats has made it simple for you in choosing quality, We believe this can be done utilizing artwork throughout our campus that well rounded, and experienced leadership. Mariel Kanene, Meagan Lee, Drew promotes Bearkat pride. In the area of Millburn, Ahmed Adewodu and Jake Price civic engagement, increasing service are not only active leaders in the Greek opportunities for student involvement will community, but are active members in be key to improving student relations and other organizations including Talented interaction with both University and SGA Tenth, Student Government Association, affairs. As student representatives, developing Orange Keys, Student Alumni Association, our skills in becoming effective and Order of Omega and Professional Golf goal oriented leaders is key to running a Management Program just to name a successful organization. The last portion few. Their combined involvement and experience through these organizations of making Bearkats For Bearkats a have not only brought them together to successful cause is creating transparent work towards a better Sam Houston, but representation through increased Internet have equipped them with the skills to lead presences for communication with students and organizations, which brings us to the our student body. Bearkats For Bearkats is looking to second part of our agenda. As students, this is where we need make a POSITIVE impact on the campus YOUR help in finding solutions to issues of Sam Houston. That may seem broad, but to do so we have broken down our agenda that are important to you. Today we will into two parts. First, we have created six be around campus with the Bearkats For initiatives which we look to implement Bearkats shirts on. When you spot us don’t during our year in office that will cater to be shy to write any issues or ideas you want all students and create opportunities for addressed during our time in office. Over the next two days you will have the student involvement within the Student opportunity to help elect students who are Government Association. These six areas looking to make a positive impact on the campus life of Have a question for the Sam Houston. When voting Houstonian Staff? Would you like to remember to vote Mariel respond to an article or advice column? Kanene, Meagan Lee, Drew Milburn, Ahmed Adewodu Email the Houstonian and we will and Jake Price for 2011-2012 SGA Exec Team! Quality respond to you! Contact sgreen@ leadership and service is houstonianonline.com for more what we promise.
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As Student Government election season geared up, I faced a serious internal struggle. During my time in SGA, I’ve served in the capacities of Senator, Committee Chief,
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Secretary, Treasurer, and the first ever Chief of Staff, in addition to numerous committee positions and task forces. Having reached my term limits, I decided to return to the senate to fight for the students of SHSU as I have my entire time at this university. The difficult decision that I had to make was whether or not to campaign for a “ticket” or to silently return to the senate and move forward without discourse. But upon seeing the formation of the “tickets” that be, this decision became MUCH less difficult for me to make. The ticket “SHSU We DO Work” composed of McKelvey, Eberhart, Williams, Crayton, and Williams, has almost 10 years of productive, efficient, and reliable combined SGA experience, as opposed to the other team, Bearkats for Bearkats (who are actually Bearkats for Themselves) who are lucky to have 2 1/2 years between the five of them. Whatever the exact dismal number of years worth of experience, what we DO know is that it isn’t a whole number. How do we know that, you ask? Great question! This is what leads us to the ultimate secret that Bearkats for Themselves doesn’t want you to find out. Presidential candidate Mariel Kanene was unanimously impeached less than a year ago from the Student Government Association, not even voting against his own impeachment, for malfeasance and dereliction of duty. I know this because as Chief of Staff, it was my responsibility to track productivity and attendance of senators, resulting in myself being the individual that rolled out the articles of impeachment last fall. These articles of impeachment not only passed unanimously through the senate, but were never even appealed (probably because Mr. Kanene knew that his inability to do his job was grossly apparent
and undoubtedly stood up to the appellate court). Students shouldn’t allow that to be the only reason to refuse support for Bearkats for Themselves. Fall 2009, Mariel Kanene was the only senator in SGA to openly fight against parking reform, calling it “unimportant” and “a waste of time.” The parking reform that passed, despite opposition from Mr. Kanene, resulted in the creation of the SHSU Parking Committee, re-evaluation of vaguely painted parking lines, eventually lead to the efforts for a SAM Shuttle, and much more. If Bearkats for Themselves had it their way, this would have never happened. Mr. Adewodu, candidate for secretary and regular candidate for “Ultimate Fighter” on the yard, may have also partnered or fought against Mr. Kanene on this stint, however his attendance record and legacy in the senate is so poor, having written zero pieces of legislation, he has little to no effect on any records kept. The others on the ticket, I’m sure, are fine human beings. I wouldn’t know this for a fact, however, because I have failed to see them at any of the almost 40 SGA meetings or over 200 committee meetings that have occurred this year (that is, until they decided that they were running for office). We see this often with these “politician” folks who feel that they are entitled to an office despite their lack of concern for those who walk different paths than their own. So they show up around election time and then you never see them again. No one should be surprised to see this behavior from Bearkats for Themselves, intellectually, incurious individuals with nothing to grab for but power. Ultimately, this is a ticket of folks who have the wherewithal of a damp rag and the creative mindset of a bank clerk. Unfortunately, the Bearkats for
Themselves couldn’t confirm or deny these facts, because despite calls from SHSU We DO Work, Bearkats for Themselves refused to participate in a debate (probably because they lack basic knowledge of the organizations functioning). I don’t blame them for running scared from such successful opponents, opponents that would undoubtedly slaughter them from the beginning with basic knowledge. As you can see, this decision that I had to make became one of ease, quickly: A team like SHSU We DO Work, who have accomplished so much during their tenure in office, or a team like Bearkats for Themselves who seek higher office with no experience or accomplishments to speak of merely for their own personal gain. It is insulting to think that lackluster candidates like Bearkats for Themselves would even consider an executive run. I decided that it would be immoral if I was to remain quiet and not inform my own constituents, who have elected me to serve them time and time again, about the storm heading their way. I proudly endorse team SHSU We DO Work. I challenge Mr. Kanene to indicate one successful legislative or executive accomplishment. I challenge Miss Lee to indicate her experience in running elections or serving as a committee head. (These are her main jobs as VP, which is probably news to her…). I challenge Mr. Adewodu to point in the direction of the SGA archives. I challenge Mr. Milburn to merely state the fiscal year’s budget total (a basic task for a treasurer). Lastly, I challenge Mr. Price to explain the process of office hours (his #1 job). These views are sponsored by Kendall Scudder and are not endorsed, written, or sponsored by team SHSU We DO Work. - Kendall Scudder is a junior political science major.
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If you ask a typical student what his or her options are for financial planning, you might get a response like that of Jason Tilton. “I don’t know where [the Student Money Management Center, or SMMC,] is on campus, I don’t know what services they offer and I don’t hear much about it,” junior Jason Tilton said. “Plus, as a student, I am very busy and don’t always have the time to take out of my day to stop by the [SMMC].” The SMMC has been on campus since the fall of 2008 and is currently celebrating Financial Literacy Month; but, with college costs skyrocketing and the country in the midst of its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, students have somehow overlooked an alternative financial resource on campus. “A lot of college students don’t think they should prepare in college,” said assistant director of student services and director of the SMMC Dr. Kristy Vienne. “So many of them rack up debt while they’re in college
that once they graduate it’s almost impossible for them to get out from under that debt.” The Student Money Management Center is staffed with several fulltime financial advisors to assist all Sam Houston State University students. The office offers sessions that allow students to manage their finances as they pay for college and make decisions about loans and credit card debt. For students who want to better manage their finances without dealing with a professional, the center offers the Kat2Kat Peer Counseling program made up of current SHSU upperclassmen who have been trained in financial planning, who are managed by financial professionals licensed through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. “For a lot of students, money is a sore subject. You don’t want to admit that you don’t have any, and you don’t want to admit that you need help. But the fact that we have college students here that you can sit down and talk to and they’ll let you know that they’ve been there, and they’ve gone through that eases students and gets them to talk a little
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bit more,” Jessica Correll, Kat2Kat peer counselor, said. However, not every student on campus has neglected the SMMC. “They helped me come up with a budget,” Ashley Baker, sophomore, said. “I brought them my receipts
UPD Update April 24, 2011 - During a traffic stop in the 2000 block of Sam Houston Avenue, a male Huntsville resident was arrested for an oustanding warrant of arrest for the offense of Possession of Marijuanana. - Officer was dispatched to Elliot Hall to assist with a medical call. - A male Huntsville resident was arrested during a traffic stop near the intersection of 14th Street and Avenue I when it was determined that he was wanted on two warrants of arrest. April 22, 2011 - While checking the welfare of a male in the 2400 block Sam Houston Avenue, officer determined that the male was highly intoxicated. The male was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication. April 21, 2011 - Officer was dispatched to Raven Village, located at 2133 Avenue I, in reference to a report of a suspicious odor report. At the conclusion of the investigation, a male non-university student was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana. April 20, 2011 - Officer met with female complainant who reported that as she was walking in
and they compiled them and showed me that I was spending a lot on food because I eat out a lot. That was one of the ways I learned to cut back.” Counselors in the SMMC are hoping to get students to understand they are available to help.
“We don’t get a lot of counseling sessions still,” Correl said. “I would say we probably get like 7 or 8 students a month, which is very low seeing as how each student worker here works about 15-20 hours a week. So we’re available but people aren’t getting the
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discusses, includes or is related/associated with [these higher education reforms].” Zaffirini was also among those who spoke out against O’Donnell’s appointment as a special adviser to the University Of Texas System Board Of Regents. “The hiring process was completely flawed,” Zaffirini said in an interview with Chron.com. “There was no vote of the board, no approval by the chancellor. With a $200,000 salary at a time when there is a hiring freeze at UT, how in the world can you justify this?" She also raised concern about his stated position that the current system for funding research at public universities wastes tax revenue and tuition money that should be used to fund improvement in teaching. O'Donnell has stated that he believes university research is harmful to
good teaching and that Texas schools should create their own system of accreditation, separate from the existing national system. Last month, the system placed an expected end date of August 31 on O' Donnell's employment and assigned him to report to a vice chancellor. The system did not say whether he was fired or if he resigned. “Rick O’Donnell is no longer employed by the UT System, effective immediately,” system spokesman Anthony de Bruyn said on Tuesday, April 19. “I think it was a wise decision and it was late coming,” said Zaffirini. All documents pertaining to the request, electronic and hard copy, must be submitted no later than 10 days after the request is filed.
immediate evacuations. They can pack their valuables and collect canned goods so in the case that they need to be evacuated, they can leave immediately. When we say to go, we mean go.”
Hobbs said that students need to be aware of their surroundings. "Pay attention to the paper, radio and TV,” Hobbs said. “Be alert and prepared.”
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a parking lot, she was struck by a vehicle that was backing out of a parking space (located in the 2000 block of Avenue J). The female complainant advised that the vehicle left the scene; however, she was unable to provide a full description of the suspect vehicle. An investigation continues. - Officer met with female complainant who reported that she mistakenly left a cell phone at the University Bookstore while making a purchase. Upon return, the cell phone could not be located. A theft report was completed. April 19, 2011 - Officer was dispatched to Raven Village in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, officer made contact with complainant who reported that a know male was banging on her door loudly. A check of records indicated that this male was not a student or otherwise employed by the University. A check of the area could not locate the individual described by the complainant. April 18, 2011 - Officer met with staff complainant who reported that four bags of university soccer balls were stolen from Pritchett Field. The bags were mistakenly left out and could not be located when when they returned to pick them up.
word.” Student turnout at financial planning events has also been low. “I went to a seminar they had and it was about finances, and I got this pretty awesome binder,” Baker said. “But it was kind of sad because there were four other people in the LSC Theater.” The SMMC functions out of OneCard Services, which was allocated $485,000 for the 2011 fiscal year. The director of the center was unavailable for comment regarding the center’s funding by press time. “We encourage all students regardless of their questions or their needs to come by and see us or call and schedule an appointment. We pride ourselves on providing products and services, and we want to know and we want to help students” said Vienne. “So, no matter what their concerns are related to financial literacy, we encourage them to come in and talk to us about it, because if we cant provide it we might be able to find someone who can provide it for them.” For additional information, visit the SMMC’s website at www. shsu.edu/~smmc.
In response to a public information request filed by American-Statesmen, the A&M system provided 91 pages of records concerning reform efforts. Zaffrini’s latest request for information from TSUS appears to be an effort to broaden the search for secret influence throughout Texas’ higher education systems. Zaffirini did not return a call for comment as of press time. Kathy Gilcrease, assistant to President Dana Gibson, said that SHSU was in full compliance of the request. The president’s office issued an e-mail to faculty and staff to turn over “any and all information, in whatever form (hard copy, electronic, visual, or otherwise) that “references, mentions, relates to, addresses,
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Passion portrayed, results revealed
Artist: Tamar Raja
Artist: Blake Robinson Artist: Allison Rainwater
Photos courtesy of SHSU Department of Art
The 12th Annual SHSU Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition came to an end Thursday as this year’s winners were announced. Below is a list of the winning artists:
Artist: Cynthia Connor
4th Place: $200 • Alexander Ray, Untitled, oil on canvas 3rd Place: $400 • Beth Hargrove, Futility: Who Is John Galt?, digital video projection 2nd Place: $600 • Matthew Weintritt, Autobiographical Fiction 05, color inkjet print 1st Place: $800 • Allison Rainwater, Flossers, 400 + dental flossers Best of Show: $1000 • McKenzie Smith Quarantine, oil on canvas
Honorable Mention • Blake Robinson Atlas, book • Zack Kenna, Soapbox, oil and acrylic on masonite • Kevin Mulcahy, Portrait, Acrylic on canvas • Shelbey Lyne DickensSmith, Dream But Keep Being The Way I Am, bullet shells, fabrics • Tamar Raja, The Butterfly, animation • Cynthia Conner, Odine, oil on canvas • Thomas Boydston, My Sister’s Spine, archival inkjet print, photo installation
Artist: Shelbey Lyne Dickens-Smith
Rockwell takes title at Houston DJ competition By Meagan Ellsworth Editor-in-Chief
Houston, TX- Houston’s historic nightclub mecca, Rich’s, was the party-packed place to be for one of the greatest DJ battles to go down in Houston. More than 1,700 fans came out to support their favorite Houston DJs and get down to the sounds of headliner DJ Scene and party with host Paul Couture. All the DJs clamored for the title, but in the end, Rockwell proved to be the people’s champ. One-by-one and deckto-deck each DJ showcased their craftsmanship in 15 minute sets exhibiting their creativity and validating their crowd control in this one-of-a-kind battle. Speakers thumped and feet stomped throughout the night hitting a peak when hundreds of hands were waving in the air during Rockwell’s party-anthem filled set. “This competition was one of the greatest experiences,” said Rockwell.
“DJing allows us to give the people what they want.” Headliner, DJ Scene, took to the stage after the competition setting the party off late into the night. His champion-level skills shined as people danced with big smiles when the Sesame Street theme song played and mixed into “shake it like a Polaroid picture” from Andre 3000’s Hey Ya tune. All competing DJs, DJ Cruize Control, Rockwell, Dayta , EL Roy Boogie, Good Grief, Kyle Berg, DJ New York and Baby Jae, put together impressive sets featuring tunes spanning blends of Reggaeton, Salsa, Hip Hop, Indie and more. Five judges including David Anderson, Marco Torres, David Rodriguez, Mickeal Zibi and DJ Scene were tasked with deciding the winners. “It’s great everybody came out and supported and had a good time. Rockwell came and killed it early in the competition,” said judge David Rodriguez of The Tipping Point. “All in all he
got the most hands in the air and the most bobbing heads and nobody topped him.” Red Bull Thre3Style is an innovative concept that gives highly skilled DJs a platform to battle, perform, gain notoriety and express themselves in a party atmosphere. Eight DJs fight for the crowd’s favor, each with a 15-minute set that MUST contain at least three different musical genres. More than 20 US Qualifiers will take place this year. The winner of each qualifier gains the opportunity to compete in a Regional final. The top two DJs from each regional battle win the chance to fly to Las Vegas in November for the National Red Bull Thre3Style Championship. The national champ will then travel to Vancouver, Canada to compete in the global finals against the world’s best party-rock DJs in hopes of being crowned the International Red Bull Thre3Style champ.
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SHSU BASEBALL RESULTS
THURSDAY, April 21
SHSU 0 Nicholls
FRIDAY, April 22
SHSU 5 Nicholls 2
SATURDAY, April 23 SHSU 0 Nicholls 12
UPCOMING GAMES TUESDAY, April 26 SHSU at Texas A&M
STANDINGS Texas State Stephen F. Austin
15-6 (28-12) 15-6 (25-14)
Southeastern La. UT Arlington UTSA Lamar Nicholls McNeese State Central Arkansas Texas A&M-CC Northwestern St
12-9 (26-15) 12-9 (23-18) 11-10 (19-22) 9-12 (22-19) 9-12 (20-20) 9-12 (20-21) 8-12 (19-21) 8-13 (23-21) 5-16 (15-26)
Sam Houston State 12-9 (27-15)
MEN’S GOLF
Fort Worth - Led by Kort O'Leary who fired a threeover 75 during the first day's action, the Sam Houston men's golf team stands in sixth place after 18 holes at the 48th annual Southland Conference Men's Golf Championship Monday. The event is being played on the par 72, 7,304-yard course at Waterchase Golf Course. Host UT-Arlington leads the team competition with a 291 total. Lamar is in second place with a 295 score, followed by Southeastern Louisiana and Stephen F. Austin 296, UTSA 300, Sam Houston 305, Texas State and Central Arkansas 306, McNeese State 308 and Nicholls 312. O'Leary stands tied for 19th in the individual standings. Other Sam Houston scores were Justin McKay 76, Blaine Weiterman and James Glenn 77 and Jeff Litwak 85. Ryan Werre of UTSA leads the individual competition with a one-under 71. The tournament continues with the second 18 holes on Tuesday and wraps up with the final round Wednesday. Complete team and individual standings from Monday's first round action.
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Gilberto Clavell keeps hearing he’s not tall enough for his position. At 6’6, he needs to improve his ballhandling and face-up game. Clavell needs more range on his jump shot and a quicker release, too. It’s the same song. “You’re good, but…” But, nothing. This is a situation where one’s overall body of work speaks for itself. When that doesn’t work, the underdog does more – digs deeper. That’s why Clavell, following an early exit from the Southland Conference where he averaged 22.5 points per game, spent his spring break in Huntsville training with SHSU assistant coach Will Weaver. It barely makes sense. Why would arguably the best player in the conference, a likely pro, be training just a week after his season ended? While most players vacationed or spent time with family, Clavell was making sacrifices to prove the skeptics wrong and continue his level of excellence on the court. Despite the areas of his game which he knows he can improve, Clavell is consistently doubted for not having the length to play extended minutes in the post. Yet what makes him such a special athlete has little to do with size. Aside from an impeccable work ethic, his mentality is spot on for a successful athlete. Clavell explains how he works out his core – the
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JAM. Most defenders fear the lob pass when Gilberto Clavell is on the floor. He has mad a name for himself through ferocious power slams
abdominal mid-section. If the core isn’t right, balance is off and so is reaction. Clavell is an overachiever. He says he wasn’t always a good basketball player – he was made by his tenacious work-outs and athletic trainers from Puerto Rico. Clavell started core concentrated workouts after his junior year in high school. Clavell does six different sets of 30 in his abs work. He uses a medicine ball to
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keep his deltoids working. In a two-minute span, Clavell does 180 reps without stopping. On his birthday, Aug. 10, Clavell weighed around 235 pounds which he says is no credit to serious bench press. He just worked with a medicine ball and his own weight – a lot of push-ups and pull-ups. The push-ups Clavell does are insane. He doesn’t just move vertically, he moves laterally for constant
exertion. Every push-up is worth 20. His main workout partner is roommate Josten Crow, who Clavell says is one of few guys to stick around for more than a couple of days of workouts. In a press conference last December, UTEP head coach Tim Floyd said Clavell would be a lottery pick if he was 6’9. “That’s a good compliment but I’m not 6’9,” said Clavell. “It’s frustrating. I work as hard
as anyone in the nation. You know, it affects me. It affected me throughout college, throughout high school.” Still, full-time professional basketball is on the horizon. Clavell made his pro debut last weekend in Coama, Puerto Rico with 21 points, eight rebounds and three steals. He says his shot is more consistent and his release is getting quicker. Hopefully the skeptics can catch up.
Bearkat legends Senior Braeden Riley becomes SHSU all-time hits leader. Head coach Mark Johnson returns to A&M
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When Sam Houston visits Olsen Field for a 6:35 p.m. baseball game with Texas A&M, this evening will have special significance for both Bearkat and Aggie fans alike. Today marks Coach Mark Johnson’s last visit to Olsen Field. In January, Johnson announced his retirement at the end of the 2011 season. Johnson, who has led Sam Houston to NCAA Division I regional baseball playoff appearances in three of his first four years in Huntsville, also owns the most coaching victories in Aggie baseball history with 876 from 1985-2005. Johnson will be honored by Texas A&M prior the beginning of the contest. In his 21 years at A&M, Johnson directed the Aggies to two NCAA College World Series appearances, Southwest Conference championships in 1986, 1989, and 1993 and Big 12 league titles in 1998 and 1999. His teams competed in the NCAA playoffs 13 times, making 13 NCAA regional appearances and reaching the College World Series in 1993 and 1999. Texas A&M brings a 29-11 record into Tuesday night’s contest. The Aggies stand 14-4 in Big 12 Conference competition. Tyler Naguin (.396) and Krey Bratsen (.350) are A&M’s top hitters. The Kats are coming off a recent shut-out from Nicholls 12-0. Colonels first baseman Blake Bergeron blasted a first-inning three-run triple to power Nicholls to a 12-0 run-rule victory and a Southland Conference series win over Sam Houston Saturday afternoon.
The Colonels exposed Bearkat pitching for 14 hits and took advantage of three Sam Houston errors to up Nicholls’ season record to 20-20 and put the Colonels at 9-12 in Southland action. The Kats dropped to 27-15 for the year and 12-9 in league play. Nicholls pitcher Mike Wisecarver (4-2) limited Sam Houston to six hits in seven innings. The shutout was the Colonels’ second of the season, both over the Bearkats. Sam Houston was blanked for the third time this year. Shortstop Braeden Riley totaled two hits and second baseman Ryan Mooney, Greg Olson, Daniel Nottebart and Payton Wisener each produced one hit. Second baseman Mace Barba led the Colonels at the plate, going for 3 for 4. Sam Houston stands 27-15 for the season and 12-9 in Southland Conference action after dropping two of three in a road trip to Nicholls this past weekend. Chris Andreas (.346), Ryan Mooney (.345), Greg Olson (.312) and Braeden Riley (.311) lead the Bearkats at the plate. Riley became Sam Houston’s all-time total hits leader going 3-for-5 at the plate to get the Bearkats back on the winning track with a 5-2 victory at Nicholls Friday afternoon. Riley hit two doubles and a single to up his career hit total to 274. Riley tied Terry Pirtle’s school record of 271 in the series opener Thursday night, a 7-0 SHSU loss. Following the game with Texas A&M, Sam Houston will return to Don Sanders Stadium for the Bearkats’ next-to-last home Southland weekend series. The Kats play host to Southeastern Louisiana Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m
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HISTORY. Pictured here are one of college baseball’s most prolific coaches Mark Johnson (left) and Sam Houston State’s all-time hits leader Braeden Riley (right)
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