Thursday, October 13, 2011
Vol 119 | Issue 15
Independent Student Newspaper of Sam Houston State University
Publishing since 1913
INDEX
Professor, alumnus talk
Socialism
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Homecoming court finalists announced, pg. 3
“Simulacra” gallery opens, pg. 5
Viewpoints ...... pg. 2 A&E ................. pg. 5 News ............... pg. 3 Sports ............... pg. 6 Special ............. pg. 4
Sam Jams at annual carnival By McKinzie Brocail Senior Reporter
Enticing bright, colorful lights from amusement rides flashed against the night sky and clearly audible Top 40 hits, like Lady Gaga’s “You and I,” lured Bearkats towards the festivities. The combination of sweet and salty concession scents in the air from fresh popcorn and candied apples and childhood nostalgia of sheer carnival joy kept them there. The 10th annual Sam Jam Homecoming Carnival last night at the Holleman Field parking lot pepped up roughly 1,500 SHSU students for the rest of Homecoming Week. Walking into the carnival area students were offered water bottles, barbeque sandwiches from local restaurant Emmie’s Eatery and homemade cookies from Sugar Skull Sweets. Bearkats hurried into lines to anticipate the fun of the centrifugal force ride the “Round-Up,” the “oldie but goodie” spinning “Sizzler” and the whirling ride that is as much fun as it is scary, the “Hurricane.” Following her Ferris wheel venture, senior public relations major Krystina Christiansen expressed her bittersweet sentiments, “This is my fourth and last time to come to the carnival. So far tonight, this was my third and ride. I like the Ferris wheel, its scenic view allows for a whole carnival experience.” Lines were long, but moved considerably quickly for both the rides and the concession stands. There was also a 3-seater Fun Slide, water gun, basketball and throwing games with prizes, a live DJ and the infamous Ferris wheel. “It’s been so fun,” sophomore criminal justice major Rachel Scovall said while waiting to get on the “Sizzler.” “I haven’t even been in this line 10 to 15 minutes yet.” Excitement and action electrified the atmosphere. After riding the Fun Slide, ecstatic freshman theatre major, Lex Laas exclaimed that his excursion down it was “Radical, gnarly, swell, sweet and the Kat’s pajamas!” To satisfy Bearkats’ cravings free popcorn, cotton candy and both candied and caramel apples. To further the Homecoming Week festivities, today the homecoming parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sam Houston Avenue.
All photos: Jessica Gomez | The Houstonian
ROLLER COASTERS AND COTTON CANDY. The 10th annual Sam Jam Homecoming Carnival saw approximately 1,500 students Wednesday night in honor of the 101st homecoming celebration.
Team preps for homecoming
Did you know?
By Zach Birdsong Sports Editor
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Head Coach Willie Fritz is currently number one in the running for Coach of the Year.
Coming off a 45-10 victory against rival Stephen F. Austin, the football team shifts their focus toward Nicholls State. The win last week improves the Kats’ record to 5-0 this season, the first time since 1994. While the team is excited about the win, they are trying to stay focused. “We’ve done some very good things this season,” Head Coach Willie Fritz said. “I’m very excited about the progression of our
offense, defense and special teams. Obviously we are happy about where we are at right now, but we have still got a ton of work to do and are a long ways from away from accomplishing any goals we’ve set this year.” Last week, the Kats defense proved to be dominant against SFA as they were able to hold the Jacks number four ranked offense to just 272 yards, and only allowed 23 yards on the ground. Nicholls State (1-5) is led by running back Mar Washington who has 360 yards and 4 touchdowns on
the season. In two Southland Conference games, Mar has averaged 66 yards a game, placing him fifth among conference running backs. In a loss to Central Arkansas 37-31, Washington was able to pick up 101 yards on the ground and scored two touchdowns. In total, Nicholls was able to gain 138 yards rushing, combining for a total 375 yards overall. “Last week, they threw the ball well and did a good job with their pass protection,” Fritz said. “Coach (Charlie) Stubbs has a great offensive mind and you see that when
you watch tapes of them. We’ve got our work cut out for us this week, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to prove ourselves again this week.” However, Nicholls could have a hard time running the ball as they prepare to take on the number one rushing defense in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). This season, the Kats’ defense is holding opposing teams to 46 yards rushing, and in two conference games, the defense has held teams to 35 yards on the
— See FOOTBALL, page 6
Alumnus prepares for Hall of Fame induction By Erin Peterson Editor-in-Chief
A Sam Houston alumnus is about to be a Hall of Fame-er, for music that is. Allen Shamblin, author of Miranda Lambert’s hit single “The House that Built Me,” which won Song of the Year in 2010 by the Country Music Association, is stopping in Huntsville Friday as part of homecoming. Shamblin will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. He is among five other songwriters, including country superstars Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson. “Mr. Shamblin is a great talent,” Carol Shaw, assistant to the dean of the College of Business Administration, said. “He is a quality person who is
down to earth. He deserves it.” Shamblin attended SHSU in the College of Business Admistration. During that time, he wrote songs in his apartment. “I always wanted to be the person who wrote the songs.” Shamblin said. “Everytime I would get an album or hear a song that I loved, I would go straight to the album or CD and try to find out who wrote it because I wanted to know whose heart that came out of.” After graduating in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, he returned to Houston before moving to Austin to work as a real estate appraiser. Even though he was successful, his heart was in writing songs and he wanted to fulfill his dream of being a songwriter. “I thought that life is so short, and I want to do
something I’m passionate about,” Shamblin said. “I began to ask myself the question, ‘What are you passionate about?’ and the answer kept coming back to music.” He was in a restaurant talking to a friend about a song that he had finished when Linda Orsak overheard the conversation, went to the table and asked him if he was a songwriter. “I told her I was and she asked me if I was any good, and I said ‘Well, I think so, but you’ll have to judge for yourself,’” Shamblin said. “She said, ‘Well, I want you to come over to my house and play me your songs, and I might be able to help you.’” Orsak was impressed with what she heard and told her friend, Martha Sharp, who was the executive vice president of — See FAME, page 5
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MUSICALLY GIFTED. Allen Shamblen, ‘82, will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn. on Sunday after stopping in Huntsville for homecoming on Friday.
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Socialism works? Readers react to Lotis Butchko’s recent column
Lucas Wilson believes Butc hko t ake s a narrow v iew o f life , o nl y s e e s w h at he want s to see
Ask Beca: Friendship
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Today in history: 54 – Nero ascends to the Roman throne 1775 – The United States Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy). 1792 – In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid. 1845 – A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution, that if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state. 1918 – Mehmed Talat Pasha and the Young Turk (C.U.P.) ministry resign and sign an armistice, ending Ottoman participation in World War I. 1923 – Ankara replaces Istanbul as the capital of Turkey. 1967 – The first game in the history of the American Basketball Association is played as the Anaheim Amigos lose to the Oakland Oaks 134-129 in Oakland, California. 1983 – Ameritech Mobile Communications (now AT&T) launched the first US cellular network in Chicago, Illinois. 1999 – The United States Senate rejects ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).
- Write Beca for advice at
advice@houstonianonline.com Dear Beca, Hey.. Well I need some help.. I’ve been trying to get a hold of an old buddy of mine that goes to SHSU. We used to be best friends and completely lost contact with each other and well, I was wondering.. Is there a way I can look the person up somehow? - F.G. Dear F.G., Well if you want to look someone up the easy route is Facebook. Almost everyone has a Facebook account, and I mean everyone. Just send them a message saying how you’d like to catch up
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Professor Martin Griffin wants to know what more Butchko wants, thinks he is treading a dark path
What does he think we lack in the U.S.A.? A man walks into a room and With a little experience he grants this student the ability to might be able to piece together an We could pattern our society along the lines of paint a masterpiece. informed opinion on the first issue, Greece or Portugal. Why would an employer The student, eager to begin, gain perspective on the other, then want to hire anyone these days or an employed person want to pay more taxes? turns to find an easel, canvas and potentially forget the last. We already have in place: Social Security, brushes, and a table with tubes of Mr. Butchko is hardly at fault. paint, innumerable in color. Fresh-faced students have the Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Aid to “Pick as many as you like,” says luxury of tossing around ideas with Dependent Children, Unemployment Insurance/ the man. the ease of half-floating balloons. Benefits, Fair Labor Standards (minimum “Red,” replies the student. But in time, he will observe wage, overtime, etc.), Progressive Income Tax, Puzzled, the man reiterates “any men of many kinds who take pains COBRA, ERISA, ADA, IRCA, HIPAA, FMLA, colors.” to ensure the ideas they promote ADEA, NLRA, OSHA, WARN, Title VII and “Red,” he says. “I want this permeate through the life they live. Worker’s Compensation. Qualified students have access to student canvas as uniform and unvaried The Steinbeck quote Lotis as possible.” He pours the paint offered in his last article amuses loans, veteran’s benefits, scholarships, grants, onto a tin, topping it with a drop of me, but appealing to an artist for etc. And for good measure, if upheld by the US linseed oil. “Perfect, unconflicted political clout it almost never stasis.” advised, unless the artist who has Supreme Court (50/50 chance), OBAMACARE! Now, Mr. Socialist, what is lacking in our This is the answer Mr. Butchko extensive practice in politics. offers us. I like this quote better. Winston society? A complete redistribution of wealth and Socialism, he says, as if the Churchill wrote it. He too won a the means of production? Well, you are entering the dark, failed world word alone would wish away Nobel Prize for literature. every social, economic, and He says, “Show me a young of Marx, Lenin, Mao, Castro, Tito, Ho Chiforeign policy problem the United conservative and I’ll show you Minh, Hugo Chavez, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, States faces. someone with no heart. Show me Dear Leader Kim Jong-Il and Nancy Pelosi! The young man validates this an old liberal and I’ll show you -Professor Griffin teaches in the College of Business. claim by citing the Occupy Wall someone with no brain.” Street movement as the hard I hope the young Mr. Butchko evidence he has always lacked has patience and allows his ideas when attempting to convince to develop under experience’s the uninformed populace of his guidance. readymade prescription. Of course I might be wrong I am almost embarrassed to about this student, and his resolve ask Mr. Butchko what experience could be as unforgiving as a he might have working within a tempered sickle. union. If this is the case then I will Have you ever been forced have made an additional mistake. to make decisions managing a Mr. Butchko would certainly company you started with your craft his masterpiece in a tired own sweat and vision? shade of gray. Are you as mislead as that gaggle of wandering protesters who are a winter storm away from -Lucas is a veteran and an English graduate student. fleeing the streets of New York?
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Paws
Dear Beca, I am having some problems with friends. I feel that the only time they ever really want to be around me is when they either need something or want me to do something for them. I am so sick of having people just walk all over me and think its ok. Sometimes I really wish that they would call to just ask how I am doing instead of just calling to complain about their lives. Do you think I should confront them about this or just let it be? Sincerely, Feeling Friendless
Dear Feeling Friendless, If you are feeling like your friends are taking advantage of you then I suggest that you let them know. The only way people know how you really feel is if you tell them. They may not be aware that you feel that way or that they are even doing it. It’s obvious to me that your friends trust you if you are the one that they go to with their issues. Most people, if you aren’t really good friends, won’t come to you with that sort of stuff. These situations happen in most friendships so don’t feel like you’re alone in feeling this way.
“Paws UP” to it’s raining water, hallelujah! It’s raining water, hey hey!
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“Paws DOWN” to waffles.
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lack of commuter and community parking near Old Main Market.
Also, if you’re tired of being walked all over, you need to take control of those s i t u a t i o n s . “Paws DOWN” to zero Don’t let late night food options yourself be on campus. This causes walked all students to walk all over. If you over Huntsville in the stand up dark. for yourself and don’t fold and give in to whatever your friends ask then you won’t be taken advantage of. Stand up for yourself and do what you want. It’s ok to be a little selfish sometimes; we all need it once in a while. You’re in college so this is the time for change, make yourself into a person that isn’t pushed around or taken advantage of. In the end, do what you feel is best. If those friendships are as important to you as they seem, then let them know. Hope this helps you! Love, Beca
sometime; people from my high school do it to me all the time. If things didn’t end badly you should have no problem. If that’s not the route you want to take, then send him or her an email. Your friend’s school email will be listed when you search his or her name. I’m just saying, everyone has to check their Sam email at some point; that’s where all class stuff is sent. I don’t think I can suggest Robin Carter decries deterioration of ethics in journalism mild stalking, that would be As a broadcast journalism student, I have Our nation and our world are changing just wrong. Other than that, good luck! Love, Beca been disappointed in the coverage that I economically, politically and socially. They have seen, and not seen, in the mainstream are changing right now, and if you want to media regarding the Occupy Wall Street have any sort of say in what they turn in to, movement. Some reading this likely know then it is imperative that you stay informed: Step outside your comfort zone: If you Dear Sam Houston Students, Staff and Faculty and nothing about the leaderless, apolitical protests on American soil, or have been fed only tune in to liberal or conservative Alumni: political propaganda disguised as news. media, take a look at what the other side “In journalism, the biggest change is in has to say. Recognize when you feel your The Houstonian would not survive were it not for the the deterioration in ethics,” said legendary emotions get heated and pay attention to the continued involvement and dedication of the SHSU student journalist and SHSU alumnus Dan Rather words used by the press that solicit that rise. body. We welcome all column submissions and letters at the recent Mingling with the Media event This is not a coincidence. to the editor. If at any time you feel the need to express on campus. Be your own investigative reporter: Go an opinion, please do not hesitate to email your thoughts This deterioration of ethics in journalism to the source. Check facts. Always ask or drop by our office in the Dan Rather communications has not gone unnoticed by the masses. questions. Have courage. I believe it is time for all building. We look forward to hearing from you and thank Politicians and mass media alike are guilty you as always for your continued support of the Houstonian. of catering to liberal and conservative of our nation’s citizens to honestly evaluate extremes, while moderate Americans feel their lives, motivations, actions, and moral more and more alienated by and apathetic fiber--particularly media professionals, Karmen C. King toward our political processes. The result is politicians, CEOs, and most importantly, Viewpoints Editor citizen distrust, which can be seen by the you, the future of our world, the student kking@houstonianonline.com sudden rise in news coverage in the online seeking higher knowledge. My last, and very personal, plea is to The individual opinions on the Viewpoints page realm by vigilante broadcast journalists: any person with a cell phone, an iPad, or my fellow journalism students: When you are not necessarily affiliated with the view of The a camcorder can record events as they graduate from Sam Houston and move on, Houstonian or SHSU. The Houstonian is published happen, and they can publish them online with hard work and luck, to a career in the semi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is a whether or not the same events are picked press, do not ever lose sight of who you are or your duty to your audience to report news publication of Sam Houston State University, up by the mainstream media. The truth is, there is an immediate the truth. As Thomas Jefferson wrote, a member of the Texas State University system, and national situation that you are likely not “all tyranny needs to gain a foothold is is produced by students. It is self-supporting and getting unbiased, if any, information on. for people of good conscience to remain welcomes all advertisers. Those interested in placing Both media extremes are playing to the silent.” ads or classifieds should call 936-294-1495. The deepest wants and fears of their target Houstonian is a member of the Associated Press and audiences. Both media extremes are further dividing us and pitting us against each other. - Robin is a broadcast journalism major. the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.
Letter to the Student Body
News, not political propaganda
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Austin Pearce “I feel very privileged; this is awesome. Don’t live life, let life live you.”
Amber Rose Horde “I know how hard [the football team] practices and how dedicated they are. It makes me proud to see it all pay off.”
Johnathon Radcliffe
Joseph Anderson
“I’m thankful and “I feel privileged, it’s privileged. There are a an honor. In coming to lot of guys here that are Sam, I never thought of dedicated to Sam, so I’m this.” very thankful..”
Laura Dubose “...I think it’s awesome when we can all take some time out of our busy schedules to have some fun and scream for our school.”
Stephanie Elizondo “I am excited at how much...pride is shown during this week and for all the fun events hosted by the university. And the theme is so cute!””
Journeys seminar to feature Provost of Academic Affairs By Stephen Green Associate News Editor The Journeys seminar will feature Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs Jamie Hebert, Ph.D. on Monday, Oct. 17. In his lecture, he will discuss his personal background and “key experiences that led me to where I am today.” He said he will also speak about his educational experiences and cultural influences. “Throughout my own journey, I have collected some tidbits of knowledge that I reflect on regularly, some of them daily,” Hebert said. “I will share seven of those with students as well.” As a former honors student himself, Hebert said he is excited about giving back. “I also think that some of the things I will share could
Photo courtesy SHSU Website.
JOURNEY TO THE TOP. Jamie Hebert, Ph.D., will tell his story about his rise from faculty member to SHSU administration.
have a positive impact on the lives and careers of a handful of students,” Hebert said. “Nothing excites an educator more than that.” The seminar is a class within the Elliot T. Bowers Honors College. “We’re bringing in people that have had success,” Hebert said. “We’re asking them to tell us what made them successful and give advice to students. It’s a candid conversation. So far, students have really enjoyed it.” Lewis said that it is nice to have Hebert speaking to the students because
he is different than the other professors that have spoken in that he is at the administration level of higher education. “I think he will have a much larger scale of things,” Lewis said. “Most of the people who spoke are professors, he will be able to speak about success in a much wider range.” The event will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday in the Smith-Hutson Building, Room 186. Lewis said all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
iPhone 4S to go on sale tomorrow By Cody Lewis Contributing Reporter Shortly before the passing of Steve Jobs, Apple revealed its newest phone, the iPhone 4S. Although students agree that the look of the phone won’t change, the look forward to an anticipated increase in efficiency. Apple said the iPhone 4S doesn’t look different than the previous iPhone 4, and many Apple fans were upset that this wasn’t the announcement of the iPhone 5. However, it packs new features such as a faster A5 chip and Siri, the new builtin “personal assistant”, which the company claims cannot be found anywhere else. Siri was designed to make peoples’ lives easier. It allows the user to operate the phone by their voice. Its features include texting someone, setting reminders and finding answers to questions with sources like Yelp, a rating service, and Wolfram Alpha, a knowledge base. By recognizing the details in the phone’s contacts,
Graphic from Apple.com.
SAME LOOKS, DIFFERENT SPEED. Apple officials say the iPhone 4 was created to make user interfase to be faster and more efficient. The new A5 chip in the phone is supposed to make the phone faster, while the voice-command assistant, Siri, is designed to enable a wider range of hands-free communication.
it knows who friends and family are allowing users to, “Text mom, I’ll be home soon.” It can also tell the weather by using Location Services to look up where the phone is. The company said users can literally have a conversation with his or her phone. But even with the Siri, some iPhone users are not very impressed. “The Siri looks really cool,” freshman Aaron
Voisard said, “but besides that, the 4S doesn’t seem that much different from the [iPhone] 4.” Along with Siri, the new dual-core A5 chip promises to make this the best iPhone ever. The two cores in the chip are supposed to make this phone two times as powerful as the iPhone 4’s A4 chip. Opening apps, surfing the web and gaming will all be much faster.
The A5 chip is also very power-efficient making it have the best battery life of any iPhone before it. Some users are pleased with what the new phone has to offer. “The 4S is a facelift for the iPhone 4,” sophomore Franco Carradero said. “The new features like the personal assistant and the new chip really improves the speed and productivity.” The iPhone 4S’s camera
SGA passes class ring payment plan to increase participation By McKinzie Brocail Senior Reporter The Student Government Association passed the Ring Payment Resolution (F11-03) during Tuesday’s meeting, allowing all students to opt-in to a savings account to begin paying for a class ring before they acquire 75 credit hours. “This plan is to make it more feasible for all students to pay for a ring,” Student Body President Tyler Eberhart, said. One of the longest traditions of SHSU is the presentation of class rings engraved with “honor” Through this payment plan freshmen, sophomores and transfer students have a chance to get closer to this SHSU tradition by
not having to wait to start paying for a ring until they have 75 credit hours. SGA has taken on this resolution since they are considered “the official voice of the student body” and it hits home for Eberhart. Eberhart first heard about the idea when he was a member of the Ring Ceremony Committee. “I can’t afford a class ring,” Eberhart said, “and this way I could have.” For students to opt-in to the payment plan they have to start off with a minimum payment of $100 to the savings account. The plan will not cost anything extra to students. Each semester the students will pay an additional $100. (If they cannot afford to pay a semester, they are
not obligated to.) This will enable students to have roughly half of the entire ring’s cost paid for by the time they are through with five semesters at SHSU. The average prices for class rings at SHSU are: $600 for a 10-karat women’s ring, $780 for a women’s 14-karat ring, $1055 for a men’s 10-karat ring or $1500 for a 14-karat ring. Should a student wish to not make payments for whatever reason, they can opt-out through a written request. Should the plan go into effect, the interest gained from the separate savings accounts will go toward a ring scholarship presented by SGA and towards paying for the official ring ceremonies. As it stands,
SGA would receive onefourth of the interest for the scholarship, and the remaining three-fourths will go towards the ring ceremonies (which is currently paid for out-ofpocket by the Office of Alumni Relations). The resolution, if put into place by the university, will be handled through the Office of Alumni Relations. Eberhart said the next step in implementing this plan is speaking with the university president’s cabinet and then setting up access to it through the Banner System. SGA hopes that the payment plan will be implemented at the end of the year. SGA meetings are Tuesday at 6 p.m. in LSC room 320.
is anticipated to be far more superior to the last one. With advanced color accuracy, face detection and reduced motion blur, Apple developers hope that it will be the only camera users will need. The phone’s video recorder is also very improved. It now shoots video in 1080p HD and allows people to edit and share videos instantaneously.
The iPhone’s new software iO5 is, according to Apple, “the world’s most advanced mobile operating system.” This is the foundation of the 4S and is said to place the iPhone “years ahead” of all other technologies. The iPhone 4S will go on sale Oct. 14 and the price will start at $199. It will be available for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint.
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Arts & Entertainment Tour to highlight Texas artists
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By George Mattingly
Arts & Entertainment Editor
A tour of “Simulacra,” an art exhibit featuring three Texas artists, will be held in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery in Art Building F on Saturday. The tour will also include a curator talk by students from “Museum and Gallery Practices” class taught by Associate Professor of Art and Exhibit Curator Michael Henderson. A discussion will focus on the details of each of the artists’ creating process and Henderson’s ideas for selecting them for the exhibit.
Jessica Gomez | The Houstonian
UNREAL LIKENESS: “Premiere Constat”, “Top Depart”, “A la Attaque des Arcades” are works by artist Laura Lark that are among other pieces from Texas artists shown in the “Simulacra” exhibit.
“Simulacra” comes from the word “simulacrum” and means “a slight, unreal,
or superficial likeness or semblance of something.” The featured artwork of
Students to present original music By Marissa Nunez
Contributing Reporter
Four students will showcase their work at the Student Composers Recital tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The performance is free and will feature six original pieces written by junior Nathan Mays; Thomas Bailey, graduate student; John Paddie, junior; and John Arensdorf, freshman, and will be performed by fellow music students. The composers began writing the pieces during previous semesters and since then have dedicated months into perfecting their works, and started rehearsing and fine-tuning their pieces for the performance at the beginning of the school year. “We give at least two concerts every semester,” Kyle Kindred, Ph.D., Cocoordinator of Theory and Composition, said.
“When they have something ready, we program as soon as we can to give them a chance to hear it.” This recital will allow the students to display their months of hard work and to show the true dedication it takes into writing and constructing a piece of music. “It’s all about creating,” Kindred said. “If you’re writing music, it’s one thing
to see it on the page ... it’s another when you get to learn by having performers look at your music and to see ... things that work well and things that don’t.” Selections for the concert will include four jazzinspired works, a saxophone quartet and a piano solo performed by Kindred. The next Student Composers Recital will be held on November 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the PAC Recital Hall.
George Mattingly| The Houstonian
ALL THAT JAZZ: Four student composers will hear their work performed on stage on Friday which includes four jazz pieces, a saxaphone quartet and piano solo.
artists Laura Lark, Shawn Smith and Ted Kincaid in the exhibit reflect the
From FAME page 1
Warner Brother Records in Nashville. Sharp later came down to Austin to hear him play. After the performance, he was signed to Warner Brothers Records and moved to Nashville in August of 1987. “It had been two or three years since I had written a song by myself, and honestly, I didn’t know if I could,” he said. When writer’s block hit, his publisher suggested that he return to Austin for one week to re-connect with his roots and overcome the writer’s block. He heeded his advice and the following week, the lyrics to ‘He Walked on Water’ came to him, and he wrote it down. After he finished, he took it to Sharp, and she was thrilled with the song. Then they played it for Randy Travis. When he finished listening to it,
term through different techniques and mediums. Laura Lark is an artist out of Houston whose work features 11-foottall drawings of women’s faces from various fashion magazines. She crops the background and through a stippling process, reproduces the faces. The women in the drawings are applying their makeup, and are observing themselves so closely that they become detached from their outside environment. The sculpture work of Smith, from Austin, features images of animals that he finds online. With these images, he sculpts
his work pixel by pixel, giving the sculptures the appearance of pixelated images. Kincaid works with photography in order to create digital images of different landscapes that are a blend of photography and painting so that they have a unique textured look to them. The “Simulacra” gallery tour and curator talk will begin at 11 a.m. and will be shown in the gallery through October 27. For more information, contact the Art Department at 936294-4311.
he fell in love with it and he still remembers the decided to record it on his education that he received fourth album “No Holdin at Sam Houston. Back.” Earlier this year, he The song hit was one of the number one performers at an “Encore,” an on the country “It’s music charts extra ordin ar y event held at in 1989, and it honor for any the Performing made Shamblin Arts Center that an ‘overnight’ individual... helped raise sensation. $250,000 in From then on, he wrote scholarships for students in or co-wrote many chart- the College of Fine Arts and topping singles including Mass Communications. the hit “I Can’t Make You “I really love Sam Love Me” by Bonnie Rait, Houston. I love Huntsville. which was ranked as the I love the state park,” he eighth best song in the top said. 100 songs of all time. “I just have so many “It’s an extraordinary great memories of Sam honor for any individual Houston.” who have reached the Shamblin will be heights as Mr. Shamblin among five people who has achieved,” Mitchell will be honored at the Muesham, Ph.D., dean of Distinguished Alumni Gala the College of Business, on Friday at 6 p.m. in the said. Lowman Student Center “The fact that he is a Sam as part of the homecoming Houston graduate allows activities. us to share a very small After the gala, he portion of the spotlight, and will return to Tennessee it shows that anyone can to be inducted into the achieve their dreams.” Songwriters Hall of Fame. With all the success,
DARWIN AND THE “SIN” OF SLAVERY PRESENTATION TO BE GIVEN BY: DR. JAMES MOORE AUTHOR AND PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AND SCIENCE
8th Annual Joan Coffey Symposium Tuesday, October 18 7:30 pm Olson Auditorium (AB4 #220) Sam Houston State University *Book signing to follow presentation*
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Volleyball prepares for Mavericks, Bobcats By Cheval John Sports Reporter
The volleyball team puts its undefeated home record on the line this weekend against the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks and the Texas State University Bobcats this weekend. After winning in four sets last weekend against Nicholls State in Louisiana, the Kats improved to 5-2 in Southland Conference play and 11-9 overall. The team looks to get revenge on Thursday as the Mavericks knocked the Kats out of last year’s post season conference tournament in the first round. UTA is currently on a two-game losing streak with losses against Texas State University and the University of Central Arkansas and are looking to break it against the Bearkats and are 3-3 in conference play and 7-13 overall. The Mavericks consist of four seniors, five freshmen, one junior and a sophomore. The team totals 761 kills for the season, with senior outside hitter Tara Franz leading them with 221 kills. Senior outside hitter Amanda Aguilera is second on the team with 186 kills and junior middle blocker Charae Grosser is third with 116 kills. “The Mavericks are having a decent season,” Head Coach Brenda Gray said. “We have to play with our A game because they will be ready when they get here.”
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DEFENSE. Seniors Kim Black (5) and Kym Loving (3) play the net against Stephen F. Austin. The Kats would win the match in four sets. This weekend the Kats will host the Univeristy of Texas at Arlington Mavericks and the Texas State Bobcats. After this season, both the Mavericks and the Bobcats are leaving to go to the WAC.
The Kats will also host Texas State on Saturday. Texas State is 5-1 in Southland conference play, 11-6 overall and have a five game winning streak going. They are led by sophomore reserve specialist Amari Deardorff who leads the team with 180 kills. Four other
players on the Bobcats have 100 or more kills. The Bobcats will be the toughest conference opponent for the Kats. But despite that, Gray insists her team will take it one game at a time. “We want to focus on ourselves and get better as a team,” Gray said. “If we take care of our side of the
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ground. The Colonels have had a hard time moving the ball, averaging 271 yards a game, and only average126 passing yards per game. Nicholls will also have a tough time on defense. The Kats are led offensively by running back Tim Flanders, who is ranked among the top running backs in the country. In five games, Flanders is averaging over 109 yards a game, and has scored nine touchdowns this season. Teams are averaging 169 yards a game this season against Nicholls. But the Colonels passing defense has been impressive, only allowing 177 yards per game. This week, SHSU swept the Southland Conference Player of the Week selections and had three players that were honored. Linebacker Darius Taylor was honored with the defensive player of the week selection. Taylor finished the game against SFA with two interceptions. Darius Taylor and his brother Darnell Taylor are the first set of twins to win Defensive Player of the Week in the same season. Wide receiver Richard Sincere was named Southland Conference Offensive Player of the week. Against SFA, Sincere had 147 total yards (111 rushing, and 36 passing) and scored two touchdowns. Punter Matt Foster COLLEGE SKI & BOARD WEEK breckenridge
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SCORING. Wide Receiver Torrance Williams scores a touchdown against SFA. The Kats would go on to rout SFA, 45-10.
was also selected as the Southland Conference Special Teams Player of the week. Foster had five punts for an average of 46 yards, including a long 56 yard punt. Kickoff for the Homecoming game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Before the game, tailgating will occur in the parking lot outside the north endzone,
and the band will begin their traditional “March to Bowers” at 1 p.m., outside the library. Students can pick up their tickets this week inside the mall area as the athletic office has a tent set up during the week. For other information regarding the football team, including non-student ticket sales, visit gobearkats.com.
court, we can adjust to what the opponent is doing.” So far this season the team has a total of 956 kills, with senior outside hitter Carli Kolbe leading them with 208. Senior middle blocker Kim Black is second on the team with 164 while four other players have 100 or
more kills. Senior setter Kym Loving has also contributed a total of 761 assists this season. After this season, both the Mavericks and Bobcats will be leaving the Southland Conference and join the Western Athletic Conference, making this
the last time that either team travels to Huntsville for a conference game. The start times for both games are at 7 p.m. For more information about the team, including ticket information, visit gobearkats.com.