Orientation Edition 2019

2019 Orientation Edition

Get to Know Your New Student Body President What You Need to Know about FireFest & Other SHSU Traditions Advice from Professors on How to Make the Most of College SHSU Athletics: Success on and off the Field Bearkat Bucket List: Do’s and Don’ts of College Haunted in Huntsville: The Story behind Demon’s Road Change is Coming: A Look at Construction Projects on Campus

Welcome Bearkats!

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What’s Inside?

WELCOME

Student Government Association President The Houstonian Editor-in-Chief SHSU College Deans

Letters from:

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THE SAM EXPERIENCE Traditions & Superstitions

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GAMES Mad Libs SHSU-Themed Word Search Bearkat Bucket List

Test your skills

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TIPS & TRICKS Sam’s Declassified School Survival Guide How to be a Good Roommate Advice from Professors on How to Shine in Your Classes

Helpful Hints

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AROUND TOWN Get to know H-ville

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The Legend of Demon’s Road What’s up with the Foghorn?

Wacky Places in Huntsville

SPORTS Success in the Southland Conference We Always Win The Battle of the Piney Woods!

A Hot-shot Freshman Baseball Player

SHSU Athletics

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FireFest Ring Ceremony Tall Tale of the Bell Tower

LOOKING FORWARD Campus of Tomorrow

Why Three Campus Small Houses are Being Torn Down Exclusive Scoop on the Lowman Student Center Changes for the Newton Gresham Library Starbucks

WELCOME

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SGA President Amanda Lee: Letter from One of Your Own

BY AMANDA LEE SGA President

My name is Amanda Lee, a Junior Communication Studies major and double minor in Spanish and Community Leadership from Jacksonville, Texas.

I am blessed to be able to serve as your next Student Body President here at SHSU. Coming from a small town I knew that I wanted to be able to get out of my comfort zone and serve in the community and the SHSU student body. Throughout my time here at Sam I have had the opportunity to serve on many committees including being the SGA Chief-of-Staff.

I want to thank everyone who supported me through this journey and to the SHSU students who believed in me to fulfill this position. It was a long process, but I am excited to live up to the

“I want to stress to all students that the Student Government office and especially my door is open to represent you when the situation arises.”

Photo courtesy Amanda Lee

MADAM PRESIDENT. Junior Amanda Lee has been elected Student Body President for the 2019-2020 year.

high standards set by the last administration and keep building on the strong foundation it established.

The SGA cabinet and I are here to serve you with honesty and transparency through all situations. We are here to represent you and that is exactly

what we plan on doing. I want to stress to all students that the Student Government office and especially my door is open to if you have a question, want to express a concern or let us know how we can best represent you.

In the upcoming year we are excited to continue programs

like Bearkat’s United, Student Org Partnership, Student Advocacy, and our combined effort with Aramark to start “Swipe out Hunger.”

Bearkat’s United is a monthly celebration to bring all Bearkats together, for education on topics such as suicide awareness, self-love, financial literacy, etc.

Something that I am very excited about is the continued efforts from the last administration with Aramark to start “Swipe out Hunger.” This initiative gives students the opportunity to donate their unused meal swipes into dollar amounts,

which can be converted to monetary value. Our overall goal is to donate the dollar amounts back to our SHSU Food Pantry.

Ultimately, SGA is here to create a positive change on campus and embrace the diversity that surrounds us and makes us stronger. If at any point you would like to contact me, please feel free to email me at adl051@ shsu.edu or stop by the SGA office in the Lowman Student Center. I am excited and humbled to serve as your next SHSU Student Body President. It’s time to make change and make your voice heard Bearkats!

WELCOME

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Letter from the Editor: Planting Flowers, Writing History

BY SHARON RAISSI Editor-in-Chief College is like a garden, of sorts. You get out of it what you put in.

Bear with me here, I promise I’m going somewhere with this.

When you arrive for your first day as an official Bearkat in August, think about the mark you want to leave on this campus.

Think of where you’re going, but remember where you came from. Carry yourself with pride, and one day you find yourself walking across the stage at the Johnson Coliseum.

When I started at SHSU, I

had no idea where I would end up. I switched majors and spent a lot of time sitting in my dorm contemplating life and my place in the future. My best advice to you all is to hit the ground running, even if the path you start on isn’t the one you end on.

College is when you start to plant the seeds for your future, so plant what you want to see grow. There are numerous organizations on campus waiting for newcomers, I know because I run one of those organizations.

Coming into college hungry and ready to strive for greatness is the biggest favor you could do for yourself. I implore you to pursue what you love and do so

wholeheartedly. You will never regret the effort you put in for your future.

I implore you to take chances.

Go to that organizations meeting, and if you don’t like it then go to another. Change your major if you’re not studying what you really love.

Get involved on campus, and participate in some of the many activities going on here every day. Get out of your dorm or apartment or house and be a part of the thriving life here on campus. You are surrounded by ambitious, like-minded people.

Be kind to those around you, and it will return to you.

Where you plant yourself

has a huge effect on your ability to grow, and I can confidently say you’ve made a great choice in choosing Sam Houston State University. This university fosters potential. If you are looking for ways to succeed, you will be able to find a path from here to there. It might be difficult, but it is always possible.

We here at The Houstonian are privileged to have an office at the heart of campus, our finger on the pulse of its happenings.

We filled our newsroom with a staff that exudes competence and ambition. We work to serve a diverse and informed community that supports our free press.

I can assure you, we in the

newsroom work tirelessly to bring quality content to our readership. We have that covered.

As students, faculty, and community members, you are the newsmakers. You are the ones who decide where the future takes all of us. You make your history, and we will be there to report it.

Remember what I said about the garden?

Put in your garden what you want to see grow. Your time in college, your experience in life, is what you make it.

Fill your garden with flowers, and let the rest fall into place.

EXTRA EXTRA. The Spring 2019 Houstonian editorial staff from left to right (Sharon Raissi, Mason Storrs, Ariole Jones, Gabe Myers, Tyler Mowery, and Tyler Josefsen.

Gavin Guinther

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College of Business Administration Dean Mitchell Muehsam Dear Bearkat:

BY MITCHELL MUEHSAM College of Business Administration

Welcome to Sam Houston State University. We are excited that you are joining our Bearkat family. Sam Houston State University is a great university with excellent academic programs, award winning support programs and a wide array of student organizations designed to provide you with professional development opportunities.

The College of Business Administration (COBA) offers the Bachelor of Business Administration degree with twelve* majors. The College is committed to offering an education environment that combines the appropriate academic theory connected with professional practice to lay the foundation needed for you to have a successful career.

“The College prides itself on student-faculty interaction... We want you to succeed.�

The College prides itself on student-faculty interaction that allows you, our student, to have access to a highly qualified and nurturing faculty.

We supplement your classroom education with out-ofclass activities that provide you opportunities to engage with career professionals. We host a variety of events such as Alumni Career Panels and an Executive-in-Residence program designed to bring in speakers who can share their experiences with you. We want you to succeed.

The College offers free tutor-

ing in key foundational courses and hosts a large number of professional student organizations to provide you with professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Your College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, the most prestigious accrediting organization for business schools. This accreditation is a stamp of approval indicating that the college is committed to providing high quality business education with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Many entering students naturally have some level of uncertainty about their career path. Pursuing a major offered within the College of Business Administration means you are on a path that employers value.

Furthermore, the degree plan for the first two years of any major offered within the College of Business Administration are the same. This provides you with time to learn more about the various majors and find the path that you wish to follow.

We are looking forward to working with you as you pursue your degree. I encourage you to be actively involved with the College of Business Administration and take advantage of the support programs and activities provided by the College.

Gavin Guinther

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College of Criminal Justice Dean Phillip Lyons

BY PHILLIP LYONS College of Criminal Justice

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the College of Criminal Justice and congratulate you on your acceptance to Sam Houston University. The College of Criminal Justice is one of the nation’s largest academic programs in the field with a national and international reputation for excellence. Our college confers the nation’s oldest Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and has the largest criminal justice faculty, who are among the most productive researchers in the country. Many of the faculty bring relevant real-world experiences to the classroom.

We have about 3,000 undergraduate majors pursuing

the BA and BS degrees and hundreds of graduate students pursuing MA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. The College of Criminal Justice is committed to offering students a high-quality education; opportunities in innovative programs such as study abroad, internships, summer camps, undergraduate research; and invitations to engage in service on campus and in the community. As a team, our faculty and staff strive to prepare students with the knowledge and understanding to make the most of their opportunities for a successful outcome, both in their careers and their daily lives.

Our graduates can be found in practically every criminal justice

“As a team, our faculty and staff strive to prepare students with the knowledge and understanding to make the most of their opportunities for a successful outcome, both in their careers and their daily lives.” agency in this state. We are proud of our legacy of more than 50 years of service to the criminal justice field through quality teaching, leading research, relevant professional development, and valuable service and technical assistance to criminal justice agencies.

Remember when you enroll as a student, you do more

than just sign up for classes, you also sign up for all of the resources necessary for success and for all of the experiences that will enrich your time here.

I encourage you to explore the various opportunities we have to offer and enjoy your experience at Sam Houston State University.

Gavin Guinther

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College of Education Dean Stacey Edmonson

BY STACEY EDMONSON College of Education Welcome Future Bearkats!

I am honored to welcome you to Sam Houston State University and especially to the College of Education. Here in the College of Education, our job is to make a positive difference in the lives of students, every single day. As we prepare future education professionals of all types,

including teachers, principals, counselors, librarians, diagnosticians, and more, we also push to continuously foster innovation, creativity, critical thinking, and passion. We provide relevant, meaningful, and diverse educational experiences, both in and out of the classroom, throughout our programs of study. We are proud to be fourth largest producer of teachers in Texas, with one of the state’s highest teacher retention rates, and our

extensive partnerships with school districts create amazing opportunities both for our current students as well as our graduates. In the College of Education, we believe that today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders, and we are committed to preparing our students to positively impact a diverse and evolving world. We look forward to working with you!

Eat em up, Kats!

“In the College of Education, we believe that today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders, and we are committed to preparing our students to positively impact a diverse and evolving world.”

Gavin Guinther

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College of Fine Arts & Mass Communication Dean Ron Shields “Students study to grow as ethical, informed and creative media consumers and producers ready to adapt and contribute to a rapidly shifting media landscape.”

BY RON SHIELDS College of Fine Arts & Mass Comm

Welcome!

I’m delighted to add my words of welcome to you and your family and friends as you make your way to Huntsville to join our SHSU community.

I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to connect to campus life through the activities sponsored by the College of Arts and Media (the new name of our College effective September 1, 2019). Take the time to

check out the college website to learn about of all of the recitals, concerts, staged performances in theatre and musical theatre, art gallery events, and film showings during the coming months across campus.

Do you know that this Orientation Guide, specially designed to support your transition into your University career, is only one of several media outlets produced within the Department

of Mass Communication? Others include the award-winning student newspaper The Houstonian (also available online).

Indeed, the SHSU Department of Mass Communication focuses on careers in print and broadcast journalism, online media content and careers, public relations and advertising, and film studies and production. Housed in the Dan Rather Building, the Department of Mass Communication is home to an award-winning student newspaper, 24-hour student radio station, and student operated community television facility and production studio. Students create and study media in all forms and formats, from documentary films to Spanish language radio programming, from public relations and sports broadcasting

internships to critical approaches to film studies and the impact of media in our times. Students enrolled as majors or minors in the Department of Mass Communication learn from experiences inside and outside the traditional classroom. One of the fastest growing academic units on campus, students in these majors focus on the creative and meaningful use of media across our communities. Students study to grow as ethical, informed and creative media consumers and producers ready to adapt and contribute to a rapidly shifting media landscape.

In closing, good luck to you as you begin your future at SHSU. My best to you and yours.

Gavin Guinther

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College of Health Sciences Dean Rodney Runyan

BY RODNEY RUNYAN College of Health Sciences

Welcome to the start of your successful SHSU experience! Majors in the College of Health Sciences include Family & Consumer Sciences, Kinesiology, Population Health, and the School of Nursing. We prepare our graduates for rewarding and in-demand careers.

Picture yourself as an exercise physiologist, interior designer, health educator, physical education or FCS teacher, fashion entrepreneur, nurse, hospital administrator, dietetic technician, commercial fitness trainer, environmental health worker or a strength and conditioning coach. These are just some of the careers at which

“Graduates gain a distinct and differential advantage when competing for job placements.

We are here to help you succeed.” our graduates find success. Your future awaits in the College of Health Sciences!

As you begin your core classes, we invite you to enjoy those introductory classes, as they provide a glimpse of the academic paths within your reach.

These courses provide foundations for when you move more deeply into your major.

Some programs like nursing and athletic training are very competitive, and re-

quire an application for acceptance. You need to understand course requirements in preparation for the application process. Interior Design, Physical Education Teacher Education and Fashion Merchandising are program areas that have a specific recommended course schedule, making early selection of those majors a good idea.

Those interested in our graduate programs will find high-ranking, sought after

programs geared toward preparation beyond the bachelor’s degree. These graduate degrees provide an increased knowledge base, enhanced skill sets including critical and strategic thinking, and intense clinical experiences. Graduates gain a distinct and differential advantage when competing for job placements.

We are here to help you succeed. Feel free to come by the College office and pick up a free t-shirt if you are registered as one of our majors. Call us with your questions, and follow and connect on our social media channels so you can stay in contact for valuable information through your time here at SHSU! We’re glad you are here!

Gavin Guinther

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College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Abbey Zink

BY ABBEY ZINK College of Humanities & Social Sci.

“We urge you to get involved as soon as you arrive on campus and to make the most of an educational journey intended to prepare you for meaningful lives as well as fulfilling careers.”

•Students in Dr. Michael Demson’s first-year composition class published The Waco Siege at Twenty-Five, a volume of essays based, in part, on materials available in Special Collections at the Newton Gresham Library.

difference as a Bearkat.

Over the past year, CHSS Bearkats have distinguished themselves in a variety of ways:

•Hundreds of CHSS Bearkats enrolled in Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses and contributed their talents to solving regional issues.

On behalf of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), I am pleased to welcome you to Sam Houston State University. As you embark on this next exciting chapter of your life, we encourage you to spend the summer thinking about ways that you can connect and make a

•Our new SHSU Model UN team earned an “Honorable Mention Delegation Award” at the 2019 National Model UN competition in New York City.

•Communication Studies major Amanda Lee will serve as President of the Student Government Association.

•The Bearkat History Club continued to be one of the largest and most active student groups on campus with numerous events throughout the year.

These examples are just a few of the ways that CHSS Bearkats exemplify the SHSU motto: “The Measure of a Life is its Service.” We urge you to get involved as soon as you arrive on campus and to make the most of an educational journey intended to prepare you for meaningful lives as well as fulfilling careers.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall. Eat ’em up, Kats!

Gavin Guinther

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College of Science & Engineering Technology Dean John Pascarella “We look forward to bringing you informative classes where you will be challenged but encouraged.”

BY JOHN PASCARELLA College of Sci. & Engineering Tech.

To incoming students in the College of Science and Engineering Technology, Welcome to an outstanding college at SHSU! Our eight departments offer numerous majors and minors in all areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics plus Agriculture), as well as

programs focused on K12 teacher preparation, pre-engineering transfer, and pre-medical, pre-dental and pre-veterinary science.

We look forward to bringing you informative classes where you will be challenged but encouraged. Our faculty are campus leaders in community

engagement, active learning, and project-based approaches.

We have many opportunities for participation in student clubs, community service projects, and focused internships. Please take the time to get to know your department’s faculty, staff and clubs so you can maximize your time here at SHSU. We encourage all students to consider doing research with our faculty, even as an undergraduate. In addition to volunteering, many faculty offer paid positions from grants. We even help provide funds for you to present

your research at local, regional, state, national, and international conferences.

Many departments also offer study abroad courses, and we encourage you to participate in those that catch your interest.

Science is a global enterprise, and having cultural knowledge as well as technical skills will enhance your employment prospects.

You made an excellent decision in choosing Sam Houston State University and we look forward to having you in our programs.

Gavin Guinther

The departments of art, dance, mass communication, theatre and musical theatre, and the school of music all welcome you to experience and discover the arts through gallery exhibits, music recitals and concerts, theatre and dance performances, and more!

The Diary of Anne Frank June 13, 14, 15 | 7:30 p.m.

The Diary of Anne Frank transcendently brings history to life onstage. This powerful drama chronicles the two years during World War II that eight people spent hiding from the Nazis in a secret attic annex, as documented by the youngest resident, Anne Frank.

This adaptation of the original diary captures their hopes and fears, and is an incredible testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 20, 21, 22 | 7:30 p.m.

For a full list of events and ticket purchasing, please visit www.shsutickets.com or contact the GPAC box office.

tickets@shsu.edu | 936.294.2339

Welcome to the B-E-E: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This delightful, Tony Award winning musical comedy follows six quirky spellers vying for a spot in the National Spelling Bee. All at once funny, silly, and touching, there’s even a chance for the audience to join in the fun. Every performance, four additional spellers are chosen from the audience, so the show is different every time.

NobleMotion Dance with guests from NMD Summer Intensive

June 28 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

GODSPELL July 5, 6 | 7:30 p.m. & July 8 | 2:00 matinée With music by Stephen Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak GODSPELL has a story and music which has been beloved by many for decades. Constructed as a group of parables based on the Gospel of Matthew and filled with favorite songs such as “Day by Day” and “We Beseech Thee” this is a joyous celebration of friendship, love and devotion to high ideals.

GODSPELL is a show for everyone.

The Sam Houston Experience

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SHSU Celebrates Homecoming with Parade and Game

BY ZACHARY LEONARD Contributing Reporter Homecoming is held every year as a series of events for

current Sam Houston State University students, alumni and Huntsville community members to celebrate their Bearkat pride.

It has been a campus tradition since the 1920s.

The festivities include the Sam

Jam Carnival, the coronation of the Homecoming Court and the iconic Homecoming parade where SHSU departments and student and community organizations create floats to drive down Sam Houston Avenue.

and support for their team while enjoying games, activities and entertainment.

For added spirit, there are performances by the Bearkat Marching Band, Orange Pride Dance Team, SHSU cheerleaders, Sammy the Bearkat and more.

Attendees will also be able to interact with members of the football team and other athletic programs. Limited t-shirts, giveaways and free food will be available as well.

To cap off the night there will be a huge fireworks display and the highly anticipated countdown to lighting the bonfire.

Tyler Josefsen Various offices and departments on campus decorate their spaces into themes voted on by students, such as carnivals, safaris and spaceships.

Before the Homecoming football game where the SHSU

Gavin Guinther Bearkats will play the Nicholls State Colonels, the Department of Student Activities hosts Bearkat Alley, a large tailgating event full of free food, shirts and games.

FireFest Brings Light to the Battle of Piney Woods

BY RACHAEL FORBES Contributing Reporter Fire Fest is an annual pep rally held at Bowers Stadium in preparation for the Battle of the Piney Woods football game between Sam Houston State University and our biggest rival, Stephen F. Austin State University.

SHSU students and fans gather together to show their love

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Ring Ceremony Brings ‘Honor’ to Future Graduates

BY DIERDRE SMITH Contributing Reporter An official school ring here at Sam Houston State University is seen as a sign of academic achievement, hard work and dedication.

As a standing tradition since 2004, SHSU puts on a ring ceremony for its students, families and alumni to celebrate their achievements and time there at the university.

On the eve of the ceremony, it is tradition for the members of the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) to escort the

rings to General Sam Houston’s home located on the grounds of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum where they will stay overnight in his bedroom chambers.

It is said that General Sam Houston’s spirit will bless and protect the rings as a sign of

good luck.

On the inside of each ring, the word “Honor” is engraved. This comes from a gold ring that General Sam Houston’s mother, Elizabeth Houston, gave him when he chose to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1813.

Grant Worley

Raven’s Call Ceremony Honors Fallen Bearkats

BY BREANNA BIVENS Contributing Reporter For the past twelve years, the Orange Keys, Sam Houston State University’s student ambassadors, have honored the lives of students, faculty, retired faculty/staff and alumni who have passed on in the previous year.

The memorial ceremony, known as Raven’s Call, is held

in front of the Blatchley Bell Tower.

As each name of a Bearkat who has passed on is read during the ceremony, a flower is placed on the Raven’s call memorial, forever commemorating what it means to be a part of the SHSU community.

Raven’s Call aims not only to emphasize the service and lives of Bearkats who have passed on, but also to help support in the healing of their friends and family.

Grant Worley

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Sammypalooza: The Annual Spring Concert at SHSU

BY CHRISTINA KARASTAMATIS

Contributing Reporter Sammypalooza is an annual spring concert hosted by Student Services that gives students the opportunity to get together with their friends and peers on campus for a free concert.

It officially started back in 2010, but Sam Houston State University has been putting on similar concert series for many years prior.

Over the years, Sammypalooza has hosted numerous big name performers such as Gucci Mane, Panic! At the Disco, Josh Turner, Maddie and Tae, Gunna, Daya, Wiz Khalifa and so many more.

Getting to experience this event as a student at SHSU is a unique because not many universities offer an event on this large

of a scale.

Tickets are free to any student with a valid Bearkat One Card.

Each student is eligible to receive two tickets. All you have to do to get them is take your Bearkat One Card to the

Johnson Coliseum and wait in line. The final step is to show up for the concert and have a great time with friends.

To ensure that students are satisfied with the artist lineup, the Student Services department

puts out a poll on Twitter to see whom they would prefer to have perform at the concert.

Sammypalooza is one of the “can’t miss” events of the year here at SHSU. Who knows what great artists

will be on the line up for this year, so be on the lookout for Sammypalooza polls and line up announcement every spring semester.

What’s the WORD on the STREET? What is your dream Sammypalooza lineup?

Collin Wilcox

Taylor Carter

Junior Mass Communication

- Parker McCollum - Juice Wrld - Travis Scott

Raina Murphy

Freshman English

Sophomore Mass Communication

- Luke Combs - Parker McCollum - Mike Ryan

- Cody Johnson - Koe Wetzel - Parker McCollum

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Bell Tower Chimes in Tradition, Superstition

BY RYAN WELCH Contributing Reporter The Ruth and Ron Blatchley Bell Tower is the most prominent feature of the Bearkat Plaza. It stands at the top of the hill on the western edge of the plaza behind the Bobby K. Marks Administration Building and has quickly become not only a symbol of the university, but a campus-wide superstition.

The superstition is that if an SHSU student walks under the bell

tower, then that student will graduate late. This, plus some notable stories from super-seniors who dared to make the walk, has made students steer clear from under the tower.

The superstition is almost as large as the tower itself, standing at about 50 feet. On the hour, it chimes songs like the SHSU Alma Mater, Bearkat Fight Song and other music. They can also perform more than 200 songs including holiday music and even special songs for rainy days.

Despite its charming tunes, it’s hard to find a Bearkat willing to venture too close to the structure.

No

matter what, the towers significance as a staple of SHSU makes it a centerpiece for the campus. What most people don’t know, however, is that its only 14 years old.

Before the bell tower was constructed, time was marked on campus with a system of tuning forks, called a carillon, through speakers mounted on top of the Bobby K. Marks Administration Building. As the Farrell-Wright Carillon system and speakers grew older and began to malfunction, the university began the search for new chimes.

In 2003 Ruth and Ron Blatchley, who were

students at Sam Houston State University in the late 1960s, donated a smaller clock tower which stands in the Alumni Garden west of the Lowman Student Center. They also provided a sizable donation for construction of the Bell Tower.

The bell tower in Bearkat Plaza that has become almost synonymous with SHSU was dedicated on Oct. 15, 2005.

Former university president Dr. James F. Gaertner said that campus administrators wanted to create a gathering place with the construction of the Ruth and Ron Blatchley Bell Tower.

Since the contribution of the

bell tower, the mall area has added sitting areas, beautifully maintained gardens, and a large plaque featuring the university’s motto: The Measure of a Life is its Service.

Now it stands proudly, its superstition the only foreboding thing about it.

Superstitions, however, are just that: superstitions. Each student carves their own path around SHSU, and it’s their choice whether that path takes them under the bell tower or not.

Gavin Guinther

The Houstonian is looking for...

WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS VIDEOGRAPHERS DESIGNERS SOCIAL MEDIA/ PR Interested in contributing to the publication?

Contact editor Tyler Josefsen at trj019@shsu.edu.

The Houstonian is the award-winning independent student newspaper of SHSU, housed in the Dan Rather Communications Building room 210.

We are a member of Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Associated Collegiate Press.

The publication was awarded No. 15 in the Top 100 Exemplary College Newspapers for journalism students by JournalismDegree.org.

SHSU Common Reader Program Selects ‘Educated: A Memoir’

by Tara Westover “Education is about creating a person…The curriculum you make for yourself is always going to be better than what other people will make for you.”

– Tara Westover SHSU First Year Experience has an annual Common Reader Program, whose mission “is to create a shared academic/intellectual experience, facilitate a campus-wide cross-disciplinary conversation, and enhance the community with students, faculty, and staff.”

This year’s selection is Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover.

It deals with love, brutality, biological relationships, courage and knowledge as a young woman is determined to change who she is and set an example of what someone can achieve if they set their mind to something.

The Common Reader Program includes a variety of scholarships for freshmen and upperclassmen. Visit www.shsu.edu/ dept/fye/common-reading-program/2019-contests for a complete list of scholarship opportunities.

Grab a copy in Academic Building IV room 200 to get started!

Westover will be on campus to visit with students, faculty, and contest winners October 23, 2019.

GAMES

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Houstonian Mad Libs: Sammy Goes to Space When Sammy was a young Bearkat cub, just ______ (number) years old, he looked up at the moon and wondered what outer space was like. He always imagined himself in a ______ (color) space suit made of ______ (noun) as he spacewalked in the night sky. He gazed at the stars and saw a constellation in the shape of ______ (person or thing). From that moment on, Sammy knew he wanted to be an astronaut. While his friend ______ (proper noun) played football, Sammy learned about rockets and space stations. The young Bearkat, now in his teen years, took ______ (proper noun) on a date to the planetarium.

Before they arrived, they stopped and had dinner at ______ (place/restaurant). Sammy ordered the ______ (food). Years later after graduating from SHSU, Sammy worked for NASA and had the nickname ______ . He finally got the chance to travel to space with his astronaut friend ______ (proper noun). They listened to the countdown from ______ (famous person).

10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1....... Blastoff !

Sammy was on his way to ______ (planet).

Submit your completed Mad Libs with creative responses to The Houstonian office in the Dan Rather Communications Bldg. room 210 or send us a picture on social media @HoustonianNews for a chance to be featured on our Facebook or Instagram!

SHSU Word Search Puzzle

Can YOU find all of the words?!

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Sam’s Declassified School Survival Guide: Navigating College Eight hard-learned tips to make your college life go smoother

BY ARIOLE JONES Arts & Entertainment Editor

Finding your classes

The day before class. take a walk around campus while no one is there so you can find your classes without anyone in the way. Take a screenshot of your schedule just in case you get lost. Since everyone is always on their phone anyway, so you’ll blend right in checking your phone for class information.

Also, a few of the buildings can be found specifically on Google Maps. You can type in the building and choose the ‘walking man’ tab. It will tell you exactly how to get there.

Learn about your campus

Do your research on the school’s student life. You can find information on the university website (shsu.edu), but you can find even more on social media. Get acquainted on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with organizations and the events they have (Cue the shameless plug: @ HoustonianNews is a great page to follow to learn about campus happenings and upcoming events.)

The unspoken seating rule

On the first week of class, choose a seat you plan on sitting in for the rest of the semester. Everyone has this mental assigned seating that is non-disclosed, but it gets pretty personal. Make sure that wherever you choose to sit that you stay there or be prepared to get death stares. The best seat is in the front near the door. Not only will you pay more attention in class but you’ll be close to the door so you can leave as soon as class is over. Nothing is worse than being stuck behind slow walkers when you have ten min-

utes to get to your next class.

Don’t leave during class

Go to the bathroom before class. Most professors give you 10 year’s worth of information in a 30-second span, and you will miss so much. Unless you absolutely have to, wait to use the restroom until after class. When walking in between classes, make sure you know where the bathrooms are in each building just in case of an emergency.

Don’t be afraid to ask where one is.

About textbooks

Don’t bring your textbook to class every day, especially the first day. Sam Houston State University is known for its hills, and having a bag full of textbooks will not be helpful

“The great thing about college is there are thousands of students on campus. This means if you do something embarrassing, less than 1/16 of the school will actually see it.” during your walk. Aside from that, you might not even need a textbook at all. The best idea is to not even purchase the book until after you’ve attended class.

Sometimes what is on the syllabus won’t be used in class so save your money and just wait.

It’s better to buy it afterwards than having to make a return or sell the book back and the store may not even buy it back.

Party smart, study hard

There are numerous parties

going on all the time, so if you miss one, you won’t miss anything. Usually, the same people go to the same parties; so, if you need to take time for yourself to study, don’t feel like you’ll never get the time back to party.

For some people, it gets old but the closer you get to graduating it won’t be a subject to you. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) does exist, but don’t let it control you. You are here for a degree first and foremost.

Be yourself

The great thing about college is there are thousands of students on campus. This means if you do something embarrassing, less than 1/16 of the school will actually see it. As you’ll find out, most students do something crazy or weird all the time and you kind of just become accustomed to it. At the end of the day, no one really cares and they’ll probably forget about it in less than five minutes. Do you, be what you want to be, and the rest will fall into place.

Moving Out

The last day of school can be just as scary. It’s time to move out and start the exact same year all over again. When it gets close to moving out, take some items home little by little.

Maybe for Spring Break or Easter, take a few items home that you won’t need any more to make moving easier. You won’t be the only one moving and you have to be out by a certain time, so it’s best to prepare yourself before the chaos.

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Two Professors Give Advice to Incoming Bearkats

BY CASSANDRA SOTO Contributing Reporter

Transitioning from high school to college can come with some difficulty. From living on your own for the first time to the workloads in your newly structured courses, your professors at Sam Houston State University are here for you with some tips on how to handle first-year jitters.

“I would encourage students to learn how to be a good juggler,” Mass Communication professor Dr. Christopher White said. “You have to juggle things: your personal life, your academic life and your work life. Over time that

will get easier. Just recognize that, at first, it can be a little overwhelming; so don’t freak out, just be patient.”

Don’t be Afraid to Fail “Don’t get discouraged,” assistant professor of Photography Emily Peacock said.

“Maybe you have one assignment that you didn’t do well on. That doesn’t mean you’re not good at what you’re interested in. You are at the very beginning stages of learning, and you’re going to have bad critiques. If you don’t at some point, you’re not doing it right. Just know that it is going to happen, and experimenting and failing is one of the most important things.

It’ll be OK. At the end of the

day, it’s not life and death.”

Choosing Professors “I haven’t identified too many ‘scary professors’ in my career here, but if you run into one or two in your major, a thing you can learn how to do is discreetly choose your class schedule to find a way to avoid them,” White said.

“Figure out how it fits in with your personal schedule or work schedule and if you must dodge a so-called ‘scary

professor,’ then do it. You can take the class from someone else you like.”

Communicate with Your Professor “Whether you’re a super talkative person or not, we’re just normal people, and I think the more that you can talk to your professor, the better it is,” Peacock said. “An open line of communication means we know who you are, and when you send us an

email we’re not like ‘Who is that person?’ Knowing just a little bit about my students helps me gauge whether they’re engaged in the class and if they care.”

When graduation approaches in four short years and you’re looking for great recommendation letters to add to your resume, those connections you’ve created with your professors will come in handy.

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Words of Advice to Nontraditional Students, from a Fellow Nontraditional Student

BY RYAN WELCH Contributing Writer Believe it or not, 75% of all undergraduate students have at least one of the characteristics that are considered nontraditional. What is a nontraditional student? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there are seven characteristics that are common to nontraditional students.

To be considered a nontraditional undergraduate, you: 1. Do not immediately continue your education after you graduate from high school

2. Attend college only part time 3. Work full time (35 hours or more per week) 4. Are financially independent 5. Have children or dependents other than your spouse 6. Are a single parent 7. Have a GED, not a high school diploma Currently, I am a senior at Sam Houston State University.

I’ll be graduating in December 2019. I have been a nontraditional student off-and-on since 1985. I was attending college full-time on September 11, 2001 when Islamic terrorists hijacked airliners and flew them into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon killing almost 3,000 people. I quit school then to serve my country, and now I am finally finishing what I began in the ’80s. I have learned a few things over the last three decades about being a nontraditional student.

The first lesson I have

learned is that it is important not to quit on yourself or your goals. Sometimes your education can be interrupted by life, but don’t let interruptions defeat your dreams.

The second lesson I have learned is don’t be afraid to ask people for help. There is no shame in that, and bringing people along with your educational journey is not only easier but also more fulfilling.

The third lesson I have learned is that it is very important to set apart the time necessary to study and to do homework assignments. Have enough humility to not overcommit your time or to put your studies off in order to do things that aren’t necessary.

The fourth lesson I have learned is that it is almost impossible to work full-time, go to school full-time and raise a family without dropping some of the balls you are juggling.

Try to either work part-time, take smaller class loads or get financial help so you don’t have

to work full-time.

The fifth lesson is to make sure to schedule time for relaxation or fun— not to the point of excess, but if you don’t reward yourself for all your hard work, you’ll become resentful.

If you become resentful of your sacrifice, you might just quit.

Don’t be afraid to tell your boss at work that you are taking classes or to ask for their assistance with your schedule.

Most employers are supportive of students who are working to improve themselves.

By the same token, don’t be afraid to tell your professors if life or work causes problems with your classes or assignments. Tell your professors immediately what happened, and they will usually work with you to help you succeed.

If you have time, join a campus club or organization. It is always good to have a network of friends to help you for many reasons. Going to school with a job and family is hard. It is a heavy load to carry alone, so

don’t be afraid to share the load with your family, your work and your friends.

Finally, take classes for a career— not for a job. If you love what you are learning and are excited about your future it makes the whole experience better, and it could make the difference between success and failure.

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Tips on Being a Good Roommate 1.) Clean up after yourself.

Nobody wants to live with a slob.

2.) Keep the loud music to a minimum unless you can both agree to rock out.

3.) Don’t mess with your roommates stuff unless they’re cool with it (usually they aren’t).

3.) Don’t bring random people over to stay the night unless your roommate OK’s it first.

4.) Bond with your roommate by completing the Bearkat Bucket List together! (See center spread).

5.) Take the trash out when you can, and even take your roommate’s too if you’re feeling generous.

6.) Respect your roommates privacy, even when you’re living in the same room.

7.) Attend residence hall functions together and have some fun!

8.) If you can’t get along, sit down and talk about your problems. You’d be surprised how far maturity goes in those situations.

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“The Kat Klub, even though I can’t bowl I do like the environment.”

“The LSC because there is always something to do here.”

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“Be true to yourself and listen to what your head is telling you.”

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The Sounds of Prison City: What’s up With the Foghorn?

BY RYAN WELCH Contributing Reporter For those new to Huntsville or Sam Houston State University, it won’t be long before you hear a long blast of what sounds like a factory horn or a ship’s foghorn.

That sound is not coming from a factory, train or ship.

Instead, it is coming from a prison located in the center of Huntsville.

The prison is officially the Huntsville Unit, but because of the tall red brick walls topped with razor wire around the prison, it is known and called the “Walls Unit.” Every few hours one short blast is heard, and 30 minutes later it is followed by a longer fog horn like blast. The short blast signals the beginning of a head count of all prisoners, and the longer blast signals that all prisoners have been accounted for.

It won’t take long to become accustomed to the sound of the horn like you become accustomed to a grandfather clock chiming the hours or your own heartbeat. In a way the rhythmic blasts of the Walls Unit horn is a sort of heartbeat for the city of Huntsville.

Opened in 1849, the Walls Unit is the oldest state prison in Texas. The Texas Department of Corrections has been headquartered in Huntsville and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Texas Prison System. The prison in Huntsville was "the first public work of

any importance" in the state of Texas, according to author Robert Perkinson. It has a maximum capacity of 1,705 male offenders.

The city of Huntsville quite literally grew around the prison.

Since the construction of the Walls Unit, another six prisons have been built in the Huntsville area which house a prison population of over 13,000 inmates.

Half the population of Huntsville is either in prison or is working for the prison

system.

The State of Texas’s execution chamber is housed in the Walls Unit and is the most active execution chamber in the United States, with over 550 executions since 1982. Death row inmates are transported from other prisons to the Huntsville Unit the afternoon of their execution.

Even though there are generally small protests and prayer vigils for executed prisoners, most people in the Huntsville area have become accustomed to this part of life,

living among so many prisons.

Like the bats which nightly fly out of the broken windows of the abandoned warehouse across the street of the Walls Unit, the majority residents of Huntsville go about their daily routine without reflecting on the lives of the prisoners just inside those tall red brick walls.

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Weird & Interesting Places In Huntsville Texas

Photos By Chelsey Norton

HANGING AROUND TOWN. These curious bat houses were built

by TDCJ inmates to shelter the population of Mexican Free Tailed bats.

HATS OFF TO DAN PHILLIPS. This unique house was built by former SHSU dance professor Dan Phillips on 11th Street.

THE LOST COLONY. An abandoned prison warehouse is now home to a large colony of bats.

STAND PROUD. This 35 foot statue of Sam Houston himself stands just outside Huntsville on I-45 North.

THIS BOOT WAS MADE FOR LIVIN’. Another creative house built

by Dan Phillips, this time a boot, also located on 11th Street.

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Mr. Hamburger: Huntsville’s Taste of Freedom Mr. Hamburger, one of Huntsville’s oldest establishments, is much more than a runof-the-mill local burger joint.

Behind the 1950’s cartoon-esque face and top hat mascot lies a truly fascinating cultural hallmark.

It opened in 1959 as a classic drive-in, but the now brick and mortar diner is covered wallto-wall in old local newspapers and other memorabilia that very nicely fits the nostalgic prison-town theme. After a brief four-year closing, Mr. Hamburger is now back in its full glory.

Manager Max Rollo has worked at Mr. Hamburger since its 2011 reopening and spoke about the restaurant’s history and owner John Matthews’

inspiration behind the establishment.

“Well, [Matthews’] original vision was a diner for released inmates from Huntsville Unit to eat, like the taste of freedom,” Rollo said.

Most customers these days, however, are town locals and students from the nearby campus of Sam Houston State University.

Barring the classic burger, Rollo said the signature burger is the Killer burger.

“That’s the one people get a kick out of,” Rollo said. “That and the Old Sparky. The Killer is definitely a hit for sure with the double meat and jalapeños.

My favorite is the Professor, though.”

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be a staple of Mr. Hamburger, Rollo revealed there are some new items in the works that may soon be on the menu.

Something that remains on the menu at Mr. Hamburger is historical significance. The Mr. Hamburger mascot can be found on stickers all across town.

It seems that the little guy with the top hat is here to stay.

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Haunted Huntsville: The Truth Behind Demon’s Road The history behind the haunted road and one editor’s paranormal experience

BY MASON STORRS Campus News Editor Late one dark, warm summer night, six bored high school students decided to load up in their mom’s SUV and take the long trip out to Huntsville to visit Bowden Road, known locally as “Demon’s Road.” I was one of those six bored high school students.

We heard from friends that at the end of Bowden Road stood a haunted cemetery where many people had paranormal experiences.

On the way to Demon’s Road, I fearfully researched the history behind Martha’s Chapel Cemetery.

The cemetery is the sole remaining piece of a once-thriv-

ing religious community. In the 1830s a church was built on a 30-acre plot of land donated to the “Texas Mission” by William Robinson. The community surrounding the church became known as the Robinson Settlement.

In 1840, Reverend Moses Speer was the first person to be buried in the cemetery within the settlement after he became ill while staying there.

Martha’s Chapel is believed to be derived from the name of one of the first church members buried in the cemetery, Martha Palmer.

Church attendance declined during the Civil War until it was eventually closed.

When the long drive was over, I hesitated exiting the vehicle.

Finally, after some pressure from my friends I got out and

followed them into the cemetery.

It was just as horrifying as the images online had shown. The moon was just bright enough to illuminate the outline of the eerily shaped tombstones.

We walked through shining phone lights to read the stories of the unfortunate souls buried in the once-abandoned community. When we completed our walk through the graveyard, I was thrilled to safely hurry back into the car.

We pulled away and joked as we drove back down the dark road to the living, breathing world.

Suddenly our car slowed to a halt.

Our driver told us that we were out of gas.

Praying that this was some kind of cruel joke, my friends and I pleaded with the driver

to cut it out and keep driving.

However, he was telling the truth.

That night my friends and I sat on locally famous Demon’s Road for two hours while we waited on a friend to save us without experiencing anything paranormal.

It would not be until the next day that the short haunting began.

The next day as my mom lectured two of my buddies and I, our lights that had never given us trouble before began to flicker.

All four of us noticed the phenomenon as it happened repeatedly at any mention of Demon’s Road.

For two weeks I fell ill with odd, random cold-like symptoms and anywhere I went these flickering lights followed, no matter

time or location.

Eventually this heavy presence left me alone, but I can still distinctly remember the weight it placed upon me for this short amount of time.

Whether you believe me or not is completely up to you, but if you don’t, I strongly encourage you to take a trip out to Bowden Road yourself.

You will leave a believer.

SHSU Athletics

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Building Blocks: Sam Houston State University’s Success in Sports

Just how GOOD are the BEARKATS?

Football

Baseball

- Made at least the FCS Quarterfinals in six of the last eight seasons

- 2017 SLC Champions - 2017 NCAA Super Regional appearance

Softball - Program on the rise under first-year head coach Garret Valis - Double-digit win streak in 2019

-Recent 2nd round NFL Draft pick (P.J. HallOAK)

- 24-6 conference record one year ago

- Perennial preseason SLC favorites

- Perennial preseason SLC favorites

- Four consecutive SLC Tournament appearances

2018 record: 6-5

2018 record: 39-20

2018 SLC record: 13-14

Volleyball

Track

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- Active streak of 11 straight SLC Tournament appearances

- Men’s: Four consecutive SLC Indoor Championships

- SHSU’s most nationally competitive team

- 13-3 conference record last season

- Men’s: Three consecutive SLC Outdoor Championships

- 2019 Southland Bowling League Champs

- 10-1 record at home in 2018

- Women’s: Indoor champs 3 of last 4 years

- NCAA semifinals appearances in four of last five seasons

2018 record: 22-8

M/W swept 2018 Outdoors

2018: Five top-3 finishes

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Tennis - 21-11 against conference opponents over the last three years under head coach Rob Hubbard - Perfect 9-0 record at home in 2017 - SLC powerhouse

W Golf

2018 record: 14-6

- First NCAA Regionals appearance in school history - Hanna Alberto holds SHSU’s all-time wins record - Learn the name Kenlie Barrett 2019: SLC Champs

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- Best turnaround of any program in the Southland Conference

- Won 2018 Southland Conference regular season title

- 11-7 versus Southland foes last season

- 12-12 overall record last season

- Clinched SLC Tournament berth in 2018

- 20+ wins five out of the last six years

2019 record: 16-13

2019 SLC record: 16-2

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FYI, We Literally Win Battle of the Piney Woods Every Year This is an excerpt of an article originally published Oct. 6, 2018 by Tyler Josefsen.

The Sam Houston State University Bearkats extended their winning streak in the Battle of the Piney Woods to eight straight victories with a 54-21 win over the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the 93rd installment of the rivalry.

SFA capitalized on an early scoring opportunity after quarterback Ty Brock threw an interception at his own 35-yard line.

Brock and the Bearkats answered on their third drive with a 15-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Davion Davis to tie the game with 7:55 remaining in the first quarter.

“This game has been going on for so long,” Davis said. “To be

able to contribute to this team and this rivalry the way I’m supposed to is surreal honestly.”

The momentum shifted immediately with a clutch pick six by junior linebacker DJ Curtis to put the Kats on top 21-14 with 1:39 left in the first quarter.

“Adrenaline is running through your body,” Curtis said.

“I was shocked honestly and just ran to the sideline and celebrated with my teammates.”

Brock recorded passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns in just under 17 minutes of play.

Curtis found himself in the right place again on the first play of SFA’s drive as he picked off Sawyer for the second time at the Lumberjacks 22-yard line. Two plays later sophomore running back Kyran Jackson punched it in from four yards out as SHSU took a 35-14 lead.

The Kats extended their lead even further with a 43-yard bomb from Brock to sophomore receiver Nathan Stewart for Stewart’s first touchdown reception of the season. The Bearkats finished the first half on a 37-0 run following Curtis’s first-quarter pick six.

SFA tacked on another touchdown late in the fourth quarter as the contest ended in SHSU’s favor 54-21.

“It doesn’t get old winning this ballgame,” Keeler said. “It’s our eighth in a row, and that’s a big deal. It’s such a great environment, and our kids feed off playing in this environment. In the locker room we talked about ‘The Kats are back.’ If we are truly back, we have to go play a big ballgame next week.”

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Freshman Colton Cowser a Crown Jewel on Diamond

BY COLTON FOSTER Sports Reporter The Sam Houston State University baseball team knew they were getting a big addition this year in freshman outfielder Colton Cowser, but even head coach Matt Deggs in his wildest dreams likely never could have predicted the impact that the freshman would have on the Bearkats lineup.

“I see him (Cowser) hitting in the three hole and playing every day,” Deggs said in a preseason interview. “[He’s] beyond his years, he can really bang, and with hitters you don’t see that a whole lot this early and this

young. When you do see it, it’s very rare. He’s going to play this game for a long time.”

Cowser has already proven himself as a remarkable member of the squad. The freshman earned himself a Southland Conference award for Hitter of the Week— during which, Cowser reached base on 13 of his 18 plate appearances and in three of the four games in that stretch Cowser registered multiple hits.

“Right now the coaches have put me in an excellent spot at the plate,” Cowser said. “I’m just going up there and not trying to do too much. I’d say I’m pretty confident right now, but the coaches are definitely putting me

in a good spot.”

Cowser has had success batting third in the order as he currently leads the Bearkats in hits with 53 and RBI’s with 37. His .376 batting average puts him in the Top-10 in the Southland Conference and number two on the team just behind senior Jordan Cannon. Numbers like that are not typical for a player in his first season of collegiate baseball.

The Bearkats currently sit atop the Southland Conference at 14-7, and are looking to wrap up their third Southland crown in the last four seasons. If they are able to do so, the freshman phenom Cowser will be a big reason why.

Jesus Perez FRESHMAN PHENOM. Bearkats outfielder Colton Cowser is a rookie, but he’s playing beyond his years. Cowser has emerged as one of the best offensive run producers in the Southland Conference.

Cowser and the team return to the field this Spring, looking to win another Southland Con-

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“I think we have created an engaging space,” Webber said. “I think we have created a welcoming space. It’s certainly a lot fresher than it was. If that’s all we’ve checked off the box then I think we’re moving in the right direction, but I think we’ve done more than that.”

Student organizations who have lost their meeting rooms during construction should visit the LSC reservations office as usual. The reservationist will work with Academic Affairs to find a new spot in an academic building on campus.

“The last thing we want is for people to think of the LSC as the old space and the new space,” Webber said. “We are looking at creating through this renovation one unified space that is the LSC, which is your living room on campus.”

Construction is expected to be complete in the summer of 2020.

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Sam Houston State University is currently working on completing phase two of the Lowman Student Center expansion and renovation project.

Although it seems the LSC has been under constant construction, Director of the Lowman Student Center Rob Webber explains the importance of the current project.

“I think that Sam Houston State deserves a renovated student center mostly because our students really need it,” Webber said. “This is our student’s living room on campus. The sole purpose of our facility is to cater to our students’ needs.”

Phase two of the renovation will touch all levels of the LSC. Level one will be equipped with four new meeting spaces and a lounge area where the old Kat Klub stood. The space adjacent to the Paw Print area and

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connected to the new atrium will be opened through the center part of the building, allowing for higher traffic flow.

Level two will contain a new bookstore on the east end of the building near where the art gallery used to be. The center area facing Bearkat Plaza will house the new Student Activities office.

The updated second level will contain a new Starbucks and convenience store. All of these features will have a primary connection to level two of the atrium, enabling patrons to easily walk from the parking garage to the mall area.

The front of the building by the mall area will feature two new entryways with another glass-encased lounge.

Level three renovations will consist of a complete revamping of all existing offices as well as continued updates to the meeting rooms and public spaces.

The Student Money Management Center move into these new offices.

Webber is certain that the

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Small Houses, Big Demolition: The Future of the Valley

BY SHARON RAISSI Editor-in-Chief Three Sam Houston State University small houses are scheduled for demolition in May. Randel, Vick and Spivey small houses, located by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be torn down to provide space for a new 550-car parking garage.

The parking structure will be located adjacent to the Johnson Coliseum (where Randel, Vick and Spivey currently sit) and will help address ADA issues at the Johnson Coliseum and traffic congestion on the south side of campus.

Along with the demolition of the three small houses in the valley, Rachel Jackson House on Sorority Hill will also be out of use due to foundation issues.

“The other buildings are not in as bad of disrepair as Rachel Jackson,” Executive Director of Residence Life Joellen Tipton said. “It’s still safe to live in.

It’s not uninhabitable, it’s not condemnable, nobody is making us not use it. We’re just choosing not to use it. It will take a lot of time and effort this summer, [and] we don’t want to put the money into it when we’re going to tear them all down next year anyway.”

Gavin Guinther SAY GOODBYE. Randel, Vick, and Spivey small houses (that make up what is known as ‘the valley’) will be torn down to make room for a new parking garage on the south side of campus.

The plans to tear down Sorority Hill have been in the works for years now. Destruction of the houses on the hill is scheduled for next summer. In their place, a new residence hall is expected to be built.

“We’re going to lose about

400 beds overall before we build another 600 beds,” Tipton said.

“In the long run, after the new building is built, we will only have gained about 200 spaces.”

Before those 200 spaces are gained, there will be a period where 400 beds on campus will

be out of use. With the campus residence halls clocking in at about 99 percent capacity, this may be a tight squeeze for Residence Life.

“We’ll have a couple of years where we’re going to have to probably put a cap on the num-

ber of upperclassmen, so we’ll have to start a waiting list a lot sooner,” Tipton said.

By Fall 2019, there will be 11 small houses remaining.

New Parking Garage Details

A 550-space parking structure is expected to be completed in Summer 2020. The structure will be located where Randel, Vick and Spivey small houses currently are. The estimated cost of the construction is $12 million.

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Library Starbucks Scheduled for Major Renovations

BY SHARON RAISSI Editor-in-Chief The Starbucks in the Newton Gresham Library will undergo renovations to turn it into a full-service café, rather than the existing kiosk. Construction is slated to begin later this year with a tentative completion at the end of 2020.

According to Sam Houston State University Marketing and Communications Public Information Officer Stephanie Knific, the renovations will involve extending the café further into the current library area.

“Specific renovations include expanding seating, creating more specific meeting and lounge seating and adding a

barista station to accommodate more patrons,” Knific said.

The renovation and expansion of the Starbucks is estimated to cost around $1.5 million.

This, according to Knific, is “part of the larger plan to update the campus and meet the needs of our expanding student population while continually enhancing the student experience.”

Knific also mentioned the future remodel of the Newton Gresham Library 2nd floor. The estimated cost of the library model would be $15 million.

The Starbucks renovation would complement the “major renovations” the library might see.

With the Starbucks remodel on the table, students and faculty have reason to wonder if they will still be able to enjoy their daily drink or snack from the

establishment. Marketing Manager Laurel Stevens addressed those concerns.

“As far as we know, we will still be able to have hours of operation,” Stevens said. “They may be shut down for different time periods when ventilation is taking place, but as far as we know, we should be good to go.”

Specific changes, at this time, are not set. Until the beginning of the construction process, the Starbucks will remain open with its normal hours.

While the library Starbucks will be under construction, citizens of SHSU can rest assured that they will still have a place to get their Starbucks fix.

The Starbucks located at South Paw on the south side of campus should have normal hours during the process.

Gavin Guinther