Smoking policy sparks mixed reactions
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Smoking policy sparks mixed reactions
Non-profit organization U.S. P O S T A G E PAID Durant, Okla. Permit No. 117 ^^(uUUecUJe^t > Campus news, campus viewsfromSoutheastern Oklahoma State University Friday, November 9,2001 Campus Calendar — D o you have an item for The Southeastern's C a m p u s Calendar? Include dates and contact phone numbers. Fax them at least a week in advance to 7457475, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Alumni Board The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Alumni Board meets at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Welcome Center. Opera theatre The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Department of Music Opera Theatre presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 3 p.m. Sunday, in the Montgomery Auditorium. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. S O S U music majors will be admitted free of charge with a valid student ID card. GianCarlo Menotti's play, directed by Steven W . Emge. features April Joy Carson, Kerri Usry, Chance Beck, Jamie Burkhart, Mark Monteith and Joshua McGowen. Pagan meeting The Pagan Student Organization meets at 7 p.m. each Sunday in the lobby of the Russell Building. For more information, e-mail: S O S U _ [email protected]. SOSU ensembles A S O S U percussion ensemble is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, and brass, low brass and woodwind ensembles are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. BCM happenings Smoking policy sparks mixed reactions By VICTORIA A. B R Y A N Staff Writer SOSU students are having mixed reactions to a recent resolution passed by Student Senate concerning smoking on campus. The resolution designates one entrance/exit to every building on campus for smoking. All other entrances will be nonsmoking entrances. "It is their right to smoke, but m y right to breathe clean air." said junior Spanish education major Jeanie Roy. " M y solution: smoke in your car." For several weeks, Student Senate's non-smoking committee, which is chaired by Sen. Jeff Burkhalter, has been working on a recommendation list of smoking entrances. "Our main goal is that by designating certain areas as smoking, people will gradually, over time, move to these areas, which will free the other entrances' areas from smoking, while still providing areas for those w h o wish to smoke," said A n n McCullough, student body pres- W h e r e it all began By VICTORIA A. B R Y A N Staff Writer All college students are welcome to join the Canterbury Association for evening prayer, Bible study and dinner each Thursday, 6 p.m.. at the Wesley Center. Call 924-1941. ^CALBJDARPage2 As for implementing the new smoking policy, signs will be posted, and eventually flyers in all of the buildings. "There is no punishment for smokers w h o do not abide by the new designated smoking areas," McCullough said. "There is no realistic way to "police" that." W h e n The Southeastern polled students for comments, they were generally unaware a smoking policy resolution had passed. Several students offered suggestions and other solutions to the campus smoking issue. Savages aim to close with win at E C U Running back Scotty Martin ran for 113 yards and one touchdown in the Savages' heartbreaking 31-28 loss to the University of Central Oklahoma last week, but hope to close the season Saturday with a victory over longtime rival East Central University. See the complete story on Page 6. Only 65 miles separate SOSU from its longtime rival East Central University in Ada. This weekend S O S U football will battle the E C U Tigers, w h o are playing for the championship title. S O S U vs. E C U The rivalry between the two schools dates back nearly to Oklahoma's statehood. " W e have been archrivals almost since day one," said Athletic Director Dr. Donald Parham. "It was almost immediately after statehood in 1907." athletic director. Parham has been associated with S O S U for six consecutive decades, so he knows S O S U sports. " W e are friendly rivals." Parham said, smiling. "In everything, including general students, as well as athletes." Parham doesn't exactly know h o w and when the rivalry began. According to Parham. Durant and Ada high schools were also rivals, and he guesses it just carried over to college from there. "I a m not sure if it was the chicken or the egg first." Parham said. But when did the rivalry officially begin? During the first football season in 1909. when S O S U was KAMI ALLEN/The Southeastern Once a player, coach, and now See RIVALRY Page 2 "It's legal, but there is really no solution," said senior music education major Tamyra Bishop. "I like the one-exit policy, but it will be an inconvenience having to walk around." "To m e , smokers have just as much a right to smoke, as w e do not to smoke," said Ruben Aynes. senior H P E R major. "I a m a very clean smoker, but there are some w h o leave their (cigarette) butts all over," said psychology freshman Michelle Thompson. "I think w e need more ashtrays." Don't let the stats fool you By R O B E R T J O R D A N Contributing Writer Rivalry. Just the mention of the word brings feelings of revenge, excitement and anxiety to the hearts of many. Throughout the world there are many rivalries, such as the Sooners and Longhorns, Agassi and Sampras. Lakers and Celtics, Red Sox and Yankees. Yes, it's great stuff. W e all love a great rivalry. East Central University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State rrr^eTsffy. H o w the heads will roll. W h e n these two teams get together, the meaning of the word rivalry reaches a whole new level. See STATS Page 4 Sophomore counseling major named week's 'culture bearer' Trick or treat for... cans? Native American heritage recognized throughout month From STAFF REPORTS Newspaper team Canterbury tales ident. Several buildings do not have a specific entrance/exit designated as smoking. Instead smokers will not be allowed to smoke within a certain number of feet of the entrance. "The number of feet has not been designated yet," McCullough said. "That is something that will be discussed further." These buildings include Chickasaw, Choctaw, the learning resource center, and the library. Classic annual clash dates back nearly to Oklahoma's statehood S O S U ' s Baptist Collegiate Ministries, formerly the Baptist Student Union, hosts coffee house gatherings at 10 p.m. each Tuesday, lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday, and Vespers praise and worship gatherings at 9 p.m. each Thursday at the B C M center. Call the B C M at 9240618 for more info. The Southeastern newspaper staff meets at 2 p.m. each Thursday in the newsroom on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. The meetings are open to any and all students interested in contributing to the campus newspaper. Call 745-2944 for more information. As you can see, The Southeastern is a newspaper for students, produced by students, so come and be a part of the growing excitement. Volume 82 No. 11 A M B E R MacENTIRE/The Southeastern The Honors Program, with help from the Student Senate, gathered 278 canned goods on Halloween. Pictured left to right are Chris Glover, Anne McCullough, Becky Westbrook, Amanda Hale, Brooke Barker and Mellissa Mathews. The food will go to underpriveleged families for Thanksgiving As part of Native American Heritage month, the Native American Council is honoring some of the members w h o offer positive contributions to their cultures. Each week, a new member ol the N A C is selected as a culture bearer. These individuals are important members of the campus community as well as their native communities. K i m Washington, this week's selection, is a sophomore counseling major at Southeastern. After graduation, she plans to work toward a master's degree in vocational rehabilitative counseling. Her hobbies include painting, sewing and playing with her 10-year-old son, Kody. She is a m e m b e r of the N A C and the vice chairperson of the J O M parent committee. Courtesy Photo Washington was just certified to teach the Choctaw language. Each Saturday, she leaches the Choctaw language from 10 a.m. to noon behind the Choctaw Nation Complex at 16th and Locust streets. The classes are open to the public and free of charge. Did you know Southeastern has a pool? By DAN NOWELL '"Students are paying for the facility so they may as well take advantage of it." Throughout the week the swimming pool holds Did you know there is a swimming pool on cammany events, ranging from beginning swimming pus? If you like to swim, here's your chance. classes to five different styles of water aerobics. Southeastern's indoor pool, located on the north Beginning in the spring semester, students will side of the Bloomer Sullivan Building, is open M o n d a y through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 be able to earn two hours of college credit and take a class in life saving to become a certified p.m. for open swimming. There are dressing rooms available next door to America Red Cross lifeguard. For more information, contact Nutter at 745the pool. It is free access for Southeastern stu2884 (office) or 745-2972 (pool). So all you need dents and their immediate family members. Rachel Nutter, director of aquatics, said, is a swimming suit and your student ID. Contributing Writer Got a news tip? Call the Newsroom at 745-2944 Courtesy Photo The pool is located in the Bloomer Sullivan Building. Want to place an ad? Call the Advertising Department at 745-2983 News Friday, N o v e m b e r 9, 2 0 0 T h e Southeastern Page 2 M e d i a positions c o m i n g o p e n for spring semester From STAFF REPORTS transition in the spring. m o v e people around in the n e w s - For more info For more information on radio Applications are currently being positions call Dr. John Allen - For more information on any accepted for paying positions at Hendricks, chair in the of the media positions available Southeastern Oklahoma State Department of Communication at the radio station, newspaper University's weekly newspaper, or yearbook, drop by the and Theatre, assistant professor The Southeastern, its yearbook. Department of Communication and radio adviser, at 745-2560. or and Theatre office on the secThe Savage, and its radio station. drop by the department office on ond floor of the Fine Arts K S S U - P o w e r 92. Building. the second floor of the Fine Arts The following positions will be Building to pick up an applicafilled for the spring semester at tographer(s), advertising director, the radio station: station manager, tion. program director(s). news direc- Positions available at The yearbook editor and assistant primary positions w e have in the For m o r e information on open- n e w s r o o m . A n d , if students apply ings at T h e Southeastern and T h e for positions that are already Savage, contact M e a n s at 745- filled, w e m a y try to find another 2034, or drop by the department slot for them, ,, said C . Allin office on the second floor of the M e a n s , journalism program direc- Fine Arts Building for an applica- tor and publications adviser, w h o tion. added that he will be accepting Interested applicants are also applications through the end of invited to drop by the n e w s r o o m , the semester. " W e have paying also on the second floor of the and nonpaying positions c o m i n g Fine Arts Building, for the week- open. W h e t h e r y o u get paid or ly newspaper staff meeting at 2 Southeastern These positions will be filled by include: managing editor, news mid-November so new editor, entertainment/features edi- " S o m e of these positions are not, the experience you gain is p.m. each Thursday, or the week- employees begin training tor, sports editor, photo editor, actually filled already, but s o m e like putting m o n e y in the bank ly yearbook staff meeting at 2 right away, allowing for a smooth copy editor, staff writer(s), pho- m a y be opening up soon as w e toward your future. A n d it's a lot p.m. each Friday. can Anyone interested in working on the Southeastern Oklahoma State yearbook. The Savage, is encouraged to attend the weekly yearbook staff meetings at 2 p.m. each Friday in the publications newsroom on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. Or call Andrew Pagel. yearbook editor, at 745-2983, for more info. Pre-enrollment Walk-in enrollment for the spring 2002 semester is currently under way in the Registrar's Office (A100). Students may process enrollments anytime Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 16. For telephone registration, call 745-2700. If you have any questions, call the Registrar's : Office;at745-2l65. Cheer tryouts Cheerleading tryouts for spring 2002 are set for Nov. 28. Contact Christina Grider at 745-3102 for more information. Clarification A story that ran on the front page of last Friday's newspaper needs clarification. Jarret Wilson is actually not the first student winner of the Spirit of Southeastern award. While the award typically goes to faculty and staff members, there have been seven other students w h o have won the award since 1999. yearbook editor. R I V A L R Y - from page 1 Campus Calendar Yearbook prep Savage representative(s), room. This is basically a list of the and yearbook." tor and promotion director(s). that and The advertising of fun working for the newspaper founded, a campus custom became firmly established — a tradition which declared any football season that included at least a victory over Southeastern's archrival, East Central, would be considered a successful year. So that is where the rivalry for academics, the debate team, tennis and basketball all began. One example of the tremendous campus-wide participation in the rivalry is the football season of 1912. For weeks, the atmosphere on campus remained electrified. Not even the holding of final examinations in the middle of November diminished the anticipation of the championship pigskin contest. To encourage a spirit of enthusiasm and support at the institution, students drew and pinned signs of huge skulls and crossbones with the inscription "Old Ada*' all over the campus. According to the1'democrat, Durant's cjaily newspaper, biology classes dissec#d a crow revealing the oracles of the gods. The outcome of the alleged operation on the sacrificial bird supposedly predicted an SOSU victory. The Democrat stated that since the time of the pronunciation, "excitement had been running at fever heat." Also during those early years, a train would tote devoted fans to and from games. Those on board would shout "Old Ada." Following a win, there would be stomp dances, yelling contests, bonfires and other public celebrations. And although every time the two teams match up it is sure to be a heated game, there were certain cases in which beating the other meant more. Whether it was because one of the two schools was playing for C o m i c coming to college during the game, and the traveling trophy that goes to the winner every year. "The rivalry is similar in nature to O U and O S U , " McCraw said. This Saturday at 1 p.m. in Ada the 92-year-old rivalry will continue. "This is the game to go see. W e would rather beat them than anyone else," Parham said. "This rivalry motivates the program, and it means just as much to them as it does to us. It's braggingrightsfor the next year." "The players are excited and looking forward to the challenge," said Head Coach Keith Baxter. "There are no apprehensions. The game is sure to have a Some traditions M c G r a w great atmosphere since this goes recalls are the annual bonfire back a long way. held prior to the game, campus "This time w e hope to play the fraternities reciprocating the ball role of the spoiler," Baxter said. the championship, or they were both top ranked, "we would rather beat them than anyone else," said Parham. Once an S O S U student. Dean of Students Liz M c C r a w believes that the rivalry is so strong because of our close proximity to E C U . They recruit from the same student base as S O S U , and "they are just the easiest to maintain," she said. McCraw remembers how heated SOSU's basketball rivalry' with E C U was when she was a student. " N o w w e have a blood drive competition with them to see how many units of blood both schools can donate," McCraw said. Comedian Kevin Burke, who for the past 15 years has performed live in front of more than 6 million people and on T V before more than 70 million viewers, brings his act to the S O S U Ballroom Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Burke, who began as an improv comic in Chicago and worked as a circus clown with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, has been called by the Chicago Tribune "easily one of the funniest people currently walking the planet." Burke, whose act includes a highenergy blend of hilarious physical comBurke edy and stand-up, has appeared on M T V , N B C s "Friday Night." Oprah. "America's Funniest People." 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In fact, two of the three officers are also a part of the Greek society. As members of the Senate, these Greeks do many things to better the campus. The Senate passes legislation concerning campus issues, sets up activities for students on It is the senators' responsibility to make decisions concampus and acts as a liaison between stucerning the student body and campus, but it is the student dents and administration. The Greek stubody's responsibility to let them know what it needs and dents are very much a part of the decisions wants. that are made to improve the school. The Student Senate meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in The leadership of a fraternity member the President's conference room and you are welcome to begins at Southeastern, but continues come. You are not only welcome, but invited. through a lifetime of achievement. T w o So, no more complaining until you hold up your side of percent of the nation's population are the process. members of fraternities, and 80 percent of them are C E O s of major companies or in Editorials reflect the collective opinion of the entire Southeastern top positions across the country. All but editorial staff. two U.S. presidents and most politicians Isn't it a shame that we have representatives to make decisions for us on campus and no one takes advantage of the service? At the last Student Senate meeting, the senators voted on a resolution over the smoking areas on campus and not one person showed up to voice an opinion. However, when thai resolution comes into effect, as well as many others, the opinions come left and right. The elected senators, yes elected by the student body, make decisions that affect everyone on campus. So, don't you want to be part of that process? O K , to put it in other words, don't you want your way? Guide to the Opinion Page -- Editorials: Running along the left side of Page 3, editorials represent the collective opinion of the entire editorial staff at T h e Southeastern. Editorials reflect the official position of the newspaper on various topics. - C o l u m n s : Printed in various places on the Opinion Page, columns represent the opinion of the individual writers, and not the official opinion of the newspaper. They always include the writer's n a m e and they are strictly personal opinions of that writer. They will have s o m e identifying inset, like "Opinion Column" or "Religion Column," or they will include a photo of the column writer. You m a y also find columns on other pages besides the Opinion Page, like entertainment columns or sports columns. - Editorial cartoons: Not to be confused with other cartoons in the newspaper, editorial cartoons are generally serious in nature and support a point being m a d e on the Opinion Page. Sometimes an editorial cartoon can stand alone, making its o w n serious statement, but usually it supports a point or theme being presented in an editorial or column on the Opinion Page. - Utters tQ the editor: Running along the bottom of the Opinion Page, this is a forum in which readers are encouraged to express their opinions to other readers. W e encourage letters to the editor. A s long as they meet libel laws and standards of good taste, w e are glad to print them. - K e y point: Everything on the Opinion Page is opinion-based. This page is never to be confused with news, feature or sports pages, where objectivity is the ultimate goal. This page is reserved entirely for opinions. - i HOW TO REACH US ^ Southeastern - N e w s r o o m : 745-2944 -Advertising: 745-2983 -Fax: 745-7475 -E-mail: [email protected] The Staff Managing Editor Yearbook Editor Advertising Director Publications Adviser KAMI ALLEN A N D R E W PAGEL JULIET SMITH C. ALLIN M E A N S Entertainment and Features Editor JOE McCLOUR Sports Editor Photo Editor MATT T H O M A S A M B E R MacENTIRE C o p y Editor Assistant Yearbook Editor Advertising Sales Rep. ASHLEY BELCHER Accepting applications Accepting applications Staff Writers Staff Photographer Staff A d Reps VICTORIA A. BRYAN BECKY W E S T B R O O K TERESA M Y E R S CHRIS STAIGER Accepting applications for two openings Contributing Writers, Editors, Photographers and Artists ELLIOTT ASBELL KENNA BOSTON TERRELL BOX PHILLIP DILLAMAN CANDA ESTES MELISSA GALBRAITH KARENA GILBREATH A M A N D A HALE CHRIS HALL SARAH HOFFMAN BRUCE JACKSON R O B E R T JORDAN WITNEY KERR MATT M O O D Y DAN N O W E L L BRANDI SELF MICHAEL SMITHEY ANISSA TURNER MEAGAN ROUGEOU SHAWNDA RUBRECHT SCOTT SEXTON The Southeastern newspaper and The Savage yearbook are currently accepting applications for several openings. Call Mr. C Allin Means, publications adviser, at 745-2034, for more information, or visit our weekly staff meetings at 2 p.m. each Thursday in the Southeastern newsroom on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. Publication Policy - The Southeastern student newspaper is published as a teaching tool for communication students under the Department of Communication and Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Southeastern is published once per week during the school year and every two weeks during the summer, but it is not published during holidays. Advertising rates are available upon request. -- Opinions expressed in The Southeastern do not necessarily represent those of the student body, faculty or administration. Letters to the editor for the Opinion Page must be signed and must include a telephone number. Anonymous letters will not be published. The editors reserve the right to decline publishing any letter to the editor, and all letters may be edited for content, space limitations and libel law compliance. Deliver letters to The Southeastern newsroom, Room 203 in the Fine Arts Building, or mail letters to: The Southeastern, Room 203, Fine Arts Building, S.O.S.U., Durant, Okla. 74701. that fraternity would do whatever was necessary to help them out. For example, if a brother has a flat tire two hours away, he can call another member and he will go and help him out, without hesitation or questions asked. Many people join a fraternity to be a part of a brotherhood, and in the process they learn responsibility, commitment, diligence and h o w to be a true friend. The commitment they learn is for life, responsibility is have been a part of a fraternity. M a n y other forever, and the diligence makes them betfamous fraternity alumni are Emmitt ter in the future. Smith, Harrison Ford, Robert Redford, Bill The C E O s and bosses of today are the Cosby, Jimmy Buffet, John Elway, Michael fraternity members of the past. They in Jordan, John Wayne, Dr. Martin Luther turn know the hard work it takes to get in a King and many more respected people too fraternity, and those qualities of dedication numerous to mention. and responsibility are what they look for in First of all, secrets bind the fraternal a person. order together. Without secrets it would Drinking happens, whether one is in a just be another chess club or something fraternity or not. College students make up from back in high school. It is those secrets their o w n minds and do what they want. in brotherhood that create a c o m m o n ritual. The fraternity helps to make boys into m e n A fraternity is for life. That's h o w they and m e n into great men. It's not for everyget the name fraternal. If ever a brother one, but those w h o participate never regret needed something, any of the members of it. Michael Smithey Contributing Writer Are w e proud to be Americans, or are w e forcing our faiths on others? Point Counterpoint By BRANDI SELF Contributing Writer By KAMI A L L E N Managing Editor OK, who thinks that we, as Americans, should have our right to be proud Americans taken away? By this, I mean the right to wear our red, white and blue ribbons on our shirts. Or to be able to put out signs that say "God Bless America" anywhere w e choose. I for one a m proud to be American, and it has come to m y attention that some places are denying us these simple freedoms. Recently, I was sent an e-mail that listed different places that are requiring "God Bless America" signs to be taken down and ribbons not to be worn on the lapels of reporters. What really shocked m e was that it wasn't only miles away in California, but also close to home. In Broken Arrow, Okla., school officials . femo^eTr'Gotf~Bless~An1erica'' signs from their schools in fear that someone might be offended. . Channel 12 N e w s in Long Island ordered flags removed from the newsroom and red, white and blue ribbons removed from the lapels of reporters. W h y ? Management didn't want to appear biased and felt our nation's flag might give the appearance that "they lean one way or the other." In an "act of tolerance" the head of the public library at Florida Gulf Coast University ordered all "Proud to be an American" signs removed so they would not offend international students. After reading the article, I became aggravated that Americans would compromise the patriotism of fellow Americans to cater to foreigners. W e have worried so long about stepping on the toes of everybody else that w e are losing sight of our blessed nation. It's time that w e stand up for ourselves, and for what w e believe in, and what w e believe in is our country and what it stands for. I feel that w e have therightas Americans to celebrate the fact that w e are American and w e should quit worrying about whether or not w e are going to the hurt foreigners' feelings. This country was founded on the principles of defending our freedoms, and I want to celebrate the fact that I'm an American and I'm proud of m y country. Hmmm, what do I believe in? I believe in freed o m for all. And when I say all, I mean all from all places, of all faiths, of all ethnicities, not just m y tiny spot of a belief in the world. Our freedom-worshipping country was established on a foundation of tolerance for, yep that word again, all. W h y now, when w e are fighting for our o w n freedom, do w e want to forget the understanding and tolerance that w e have stood for? W h y do w e want to force our beliefs on others in America when w e are fighting for the right to our o w n beliefs as w e speak? M y initial reactions after reading a letter to the editor about the "God Bless America" signs, were of shock that in a time like this there are officials taking the signs down. However, I stopped to think of the many citizens of the United States w h o m a y not believe in the same God, but do believe just as profoundly in the freedom that the U.S. stands for. Every person values their individual beliefs, and sometimes it is hard to think around the comfort zone of a majority. Everyone's opinions should be valued the same, whether they are a part of the majority or a small dose of cultural opposition. Don't you expect for your opinions to be respected? W h y then, would you refuse to think of others' values? A n issue that hits closer to home is in the newsrooms across the U.S. Readers expect unbiased news, period. If there is a hint of opinion in the newsroom, the reputation of the medium is crushed. If taking down ribbons and flags is the step that the newsrooms and stations feel they need to take to present the news neutrally, more power to them. It doesn't mean that they are less patriotic by any means. However, it does mean that they understand the career that they have chosen and the impact that they have on readers, listeners and watchers. Now, no one get upset with m e for being unpatriotic because that is not the issue. I a m just as patriotic as the next person w h o believes in freed o m for all. However, m y definition of all m a y differ from yours. The fish, religion, Granny and the bird By A A R O N TIDWELL Staff Writer was a bumper sticker. In order self. It was then, as I compared to read the sticker, I sped up her to m y grandmother and just enough to see the words, dreamed of her wonderful I often see these little fish on which were barely visible in the baked pumpkin pie, that the the back of other students and bright light of the midday sun. nice lady, probably named faculty members' vehicles. As I approached, the person "Edna" or something, gave m e W h e n asked about it I was told slowed, I read "God is coming, the bird and sped up, forcing of its significance, and just are you ready?" A m I ready? m e to swerve back into the lane what it meant. I nodded and What kind of question is that? behind her. smiled, just wanting to have Is anyone ready? Can anyone I was flabbergasted. She something on m y mind clariflipped m e off. It was plain as fied. Opinion column day. Yes, right below her Early this day, which was a adorable Sunday bonnet, she Sunday, I had been Durant actually say, at any given held up her middle finger. bound when I came upon a moment, that they are ready for I was speechless. So speechvehicle. It was going slightly the son of G o d to blanket the less that I had no retaliation. below the speed limit, forcing Earth with the sounds of the I stayed behind her, just spellm e to slow down until a passtrumpets calling forth the apocbound. I slowed only once, ing section on the highway alypse? which was the instance in could be found. It was then that I saw the fish. As I pondered this, I began to which the nice old lady pulled off into a church parking lot, Like a beacon, it reflected the pass the religious person. A s I sun off of its glossy silver findid, I noticed she was an elder- leaving m e with the image of ish, which brought it to m y Granny in her Sunday clothes ly w o m a n in her 70s or so, attention. Just under the fish sweet as m y grandmother hergiving m e the bird. Page 4 Fridav, N o v e m b e r 2, 2 0 0 T h e Southeastern If you could change anything at S O S U ... The student and faculty senates at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are constantly working to improve things in Savageland. Excellent improvements have been done, and many more are on the way. So, in order to give the senates a little input, the question of the week asked writing students and newspaper staffers: What is one improvement or change you would make at Southeastern Oklahoma State University? ative or even enjoyable." TERRELL BOX junior "I would change the fact that there really isn't a place to meet and hang out with people on campus. W e need something to fill the position of a student union while we wait for the new one to be built." MATT MOODY sophomore "I would want to add a tutoring center that would be open to all Students who need tutoring. The center would have people who could tutor in math, English and science. It would be open during the afternoon and evening, so people would be able to go when they got off work, or between classes. "In my honest opinion, tear it all down and start from scratch. CHRIS STAIGER junior "I think there should be a greater emphasis on academic integrity rather than other lessimportant issues, such as class size and retention." BRANDI SELF sophomore JOE McCLOUR "I guess that would be more student activities. W e have a few, but I guess what I would want is more activities not just at the beginning of the semester but also throughout the semester, all the way to finals. Also, make them more original, cre- junior "If I could change one thing about the campus at S O S U it would have to be the parking areas that are provided. I think that when they designed the lay- out for the parking lots they were trying to make it in such a way that they could make as much money as possible off of the students by forcing us to park in ways that we are given tickets. If pus. W e have a wonderful university and I a m very proud of all we have to offer. While there are a few little things like the rough driveway leading to Magnolia Apartments and the lack of a uni- DAN NOWELL junior Question of the W e e k nothing else they should be more lenient on giving out tickets for people who park in certain areas that are completely safe but not exactly between the lines." on campus. Something like a coffee shop or game room with a TV and pool tables, so w e are not subjected to our room all of the time." some elbow grease, lots of soap and definitely some disinfectant." TERESA MYERS sophomore "I would change the parking on campus. W e need more places to park. I would change this because there are never enough places to park." versal attendance policy, there's nothing I can't live with." "As a member of the campus newspaper staff, it is very comAMANDA HALE mon for m e to be in the newsjunior room late at night. One thing that I would like to change about this KENNA BOSTON campus is the lighting in some of senior PHILLIP DILLAMAN "Southeastern is a great the parking lots. I would feel junior school, but if I could change any- more safe and secure if there thing, I would put free cappucci- was more adequate lighting." "If I could change or improve no machines in all of the buildanything on campus, what would "I would build an adequate ings." VICTORIA A. BRYAN it be? Right off the bat, I would practice football field so I don't junior change the school spirit of a few KARENA GILBREATH have to watch a perfectly good students and faculty. High school baseball field get torn to shreds." freshman "I would change the selction of was great, everyone got into MATT THOMAS everything, and it was a thrill to classes and the times the class"The only thing that I can think es are offered. There's not as junior go cheer your team on. At S O S U of, since I don't spend much time much variety in the times as it is a whole lot different. I've on campus, is more parking for there needs to be." never been to a game where "I would make a pond in the students so they don't have to admission is free, and the drive around for 30 minutes trymiddle of campus, with lots of ASHLEY BELCHER turnouts are pitiful. I really would fish, so that there is something to ing to find a parking space." senior like to see packed houses for all do on the weekends." of the events happening on the CHRIS HALL Southeastern campus. I think it MICHAEL SMITHEY sophomore "I feel like cleanliness is an would bring about a greater sophomore issue here. The restrooms are sense of unity on campus." seriously in need of some help. The floors in most of the class"The college needs someROBERT JORDAN rooms could be cleaner as well. "I'm so happy that I can't think where for students to go after of any major problems on camschool hours, for those who live Basically, the campus could use senior News STATS -- from page 1 Emotions are going to be running extremely high, Southeastern's revenge will cloud the sky like a thunderstorm about to strike, and hundreds of lifetime fans, alumni and students will go nuts. N o w comes the time when w e put it all on the line. It's the epic battle between what w e believe is good vs. evil. It's the clash of the titans, Zeus vs. ies.: '- • if this were a movie, it would be destined for box office success. Can any- one say "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Savage"? It doesn't matter to many students on the Southeastern campus what record the Savage football team has, as long as w e beat the snot out of East Central. If you think this is an exaggeration, ask any diehard Savage fan, and they'll tell you the same. O n Saturday, put the kids to bed, and if you're scared, get a dog. Oh, it will be a fight. East Central isridinga five- game winning streak and comes into the game with a record of 6-3, while the Savages come into the game at 2-7. But don"t let the stats fool you. East Central may hold the better record, but they could lose to Southeastern on any given Saturday. The Southeastern would like to congratulate Coach Baxter and his Savages on a very exciting season. W e will be looking for a lot more from the Savages and the coach's crew in the future. preview A M B E R MacENTIRE/The Southeastern Chris Staiger, Andrew Pagel, Victoria Bryan and Kami Allen represent student publications at the Sneak Preview Saturday. Is it patriotism or vandalism? By VICTORIA A. B R Y A N Staff Writer SOSU Campus Police recently received a call reporting that a sculpture had been vandalized. O n Halloween the sculpture. located near the technology buildings, was vandalized when a picture of Osama bin Laden was posted on the sculpture, along with fake bullet holes. "There were no shots fired on the sculpture, but it was made to look like it," said Interim Health and Safety Director Jon Clouse, w h o added there are no suspects. "The sculpture was immediately returned to its original state." In other campus police news, former Campus Police Lt. Clouse was recently appointed to serve as interim safety director, and former Capt. Bill Moore was appointed to interim chief. Both appointments were necessary when former Safety ^Director Anthony Wadley resigned last month. Currently Clouse and Moore are taking on their newly earned responsibilities as well as their previous ones. To fill the gaps left when Clouse and Moore took on their new roles, one new officer has been hired, and all officers are Clouse advises students to be more careful around the holidays. Leaving presents and other valuables in your vehicle will increase the risk of vehicle theft. Deals!!! Police beat B R U C E JACKSON/The Southeastern Soon after this photo was taken, the sculpture w a s cleaned up. According to S O S U Campus Police reports, the following incidents occurred during the months of October and November. — T w o auto accidents — One public intoxication, transporting an open container, and driving without driving license — One refusal to show student ID in library — Broken car window — Hit and run ~ Unlawful entry — Burglary — Theft from vehicle - Stolen V C R - Stolen tags - Pornography being trained so they will be familiar with procedures, according to Clouse. " W e appreciate the support from the administration," said Clouse. "It has been tremendous." 580-920-2002 2508 W. 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ADVISING CENTER Library LB01 (lower level, enter on the south side) Call X 2372 or X 2370 for more informaton or an appointment E-mail: [email protected] -e Features/Entertainment Page 5 T h e Southeastern Friday, N o v e m b e r 9, 2001 Space(y) vehicle challenges audience to think By M A T T M O O D Y Contributing Writer and his unbelievable knowledge of the universe all point to Prot's alien origin. Conversely, there are also several clues that lead Kevin Spacey delivers the goods again with hisyou to believe Prot is only a delusional human. performance in "K-PAX." Bridgesfindsout This time around Spacey plays Prot, an alien who that whomever Prot Movie review has a human form and is full of great advice. is, he used to live in Jeff Bridges plays opposite Spacey as Prot's N e w Mexico and workaholic psychiatrist who may or may not suddenly disappeared after a tragic event occurred believe he is actually from another planet. in his life. Just like Bridges* character, we are not sure So is he really an alien? I personally believe that is the point of this wellwhether or not to believe Prot. W e are given clues that tell us that he is really constructed movie. The filmakers don't want you to leave the theater from K-PAX. The way his blood pressure range is drastically thinking that you know all there is to know. They want you to think, not just assume, and that different from other humans, his range of vision, the null set: chronicles of a small town nothing all i wanted was someone to talk to. someone to alleviate m y fears that i'm doomed to a life of never being quite good enough. but, in the words of that overthe-hill british band, the rolling stones, "you ain't always get what you w a n t " in factfivedays, 18 pills. numerous nightmares and one prescription drug-induced freakout later, i still hadn't gotten what i w a s looking for. i had. however, gotten a personal glimpse into the sad shape of our state's mental health care system. *sigh* i'll never ask for help again. Artist of the W e e k four straight weeks. O n Usher's new C D titled, "8701," he worked with known The votes have been tallied hit makers such as Jimmy Jam, and counted and it turns out this Terry Lewis. The Neptunes, weeks' artist of the week is Jermaine Dupri. Shekespere, Usher. and Babyface. Usherfirstcame about in 1994 The new C D contains the hit with his self-titled debut album, singles, " U Remind Me," and, which was produced by Sean "You Got It Bad," which are "Puffy" Combs. doing very well. Usher The Chattanooga, Usher, at only 23 Tenn. native had years old, is the recipione gold, top-10 hit off his first ent of two G r a m m y Award nomC D titled, "Thinking of You." inations, three Billboard Music In 1997 Usher came out with Awards, a Soul Train Award, his second album titled. " M y Way," which did much better two A S C A P Awards and one than hisfirst,selling more than Blockbuster Music Award. seven million copies. If you would like to read about The second album included the your favorite artist in The No. 1 chart topping, M T V Southeastern, call K S S U and Award-winning singles, "You Make M e Wanna," and "Nice request them on Sundays from And Slow," which was No. 1 for 5-8:30 p.m. By CHRIS H A L L Contributing Writer is what good movies usually do. It doesn't really matter whether we believe Prot or not because w e still like him. If he is a human, then he is a very special one. And, if he is an alien after all, he still understands humans better than we do ourselves. In the end the movie chooses to remain just as much a mystery as human existence itself. By doing just that, it comes off as fresh and original and hopefully opens up a world of questions for the viewers. This film is highly recommended. - LADIES After finding the baby in the rubble, the childless Kents raise him as their son. Clark's parents do such a good job of there guarding his secret even his best friends. Before the hero ... before the idol Pete Ross (Sam Jones III) and Chloe was a boy named Clark Kent. Ultimately, he'll master his gifts and com- Sullivan (Allison Mack) don't have a clue as prehend his purpose. Butfirst,he just has to to his otherworldly origin. Although he isn't of this world, that doesget through puberty. He doesn't wear glasses, there's no career n't prevent the young Clark Kent from cover, and he can't fly ... not yet anyway. T V review Between the boy he wants to be and the hero he's destined to become are the tales of developing feelings for the off-limits girl Smallville. Twelve years ago a hero arrived on this next door Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk). Even though Lana feels something for planet bringing with him a meteor shower which rained down mass destruction on any- Clark, she doesn't know anything about him. thing or anyone in its path. That path just She especially doesn't know that he blames himself for her parents' deaths in the meteor happened to lead to Smallville. Kan. Out of that path of mass destruction Clark shower 12 years earlier. By T E R R E L L B O X Contributing Writer Kent (Tom Welling), grew into a troubled teen. After the meteor shower, Jonathan Kent (John Schneider, "The Dukes of Hazzard") and his wife. Martha, (Annette O'Toole) discover a spacecraft in the middle of a field. I didn t ask far this life of drifting from time continuum to time continuLrn ... dimaTsian to dirransicn ... but I am stuck with it. M/ only hope is to find Losopher and the Umberlexicon and force him to send me home. Losopher saw me at the same time I saw him. NIGHT ALL LADIES 18 UP GET IN FREE! 7HUR. - COLLEGE NIGHT! ! DRAFT SI.00 WELL DRINKS $1 25 FRI. - SAT. - DJ REQUESTS, DANCE MUSIC LIGHT SHOW, DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT $2.00 COVER 21&UPHIUUHUUHU Open Wednesday November 21st Thursday, November 22nd ( Drink Specials Members Only THE PLACE TO C O M E FOR SOME "REAL-FUN! His eyes glinted like depraved coals as they sought mine. While I believed I was safe behind all my gear, I knew the Umberlexicon s powers were numerous and more than replete, and for an instant, I wandered if the pathetic and (at the moment) dubious safe- 4801 Hwy 91 S., Denison, Texas (903) 463-3561 TE./0)VIA''3 #1 PARI If you are you interested in writing features/entertainment related articles, including music and movie reviews, call 7452944 and ask for Joe, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Internet unlimited First Month F R E E •For New Customers Sign up location in Durant Air Time Communication 703 N. 1st Plans start at $5 3 Payment plans Local Number 3 e-mail accounts W h y is Lana off-limits? First of all, she dates the favorite boy in town, high school quarterback Whitney Fordman (Eric Johnson). Secondly, she wears a piece of a meteor from the shower around her neck — that, of course, would be Kryptonite. W h e n Clark approaches Lana. the mysterious power of the green stone quite literally makes him weak in the knees. Ironically, in the beginning Clark and his future nemesis Lex Luther (Michael Rosenbaum) are friends. Defying death while saving Lex's life, Clark befriends Lex as a big brother type. The relationship won't last, however, because it creates tension in the close-knit Kent family, and Jonathan fears that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree," meaning that Lex takes after his ruthless tycoon of a father. With a different view of Superman mythology, backed by extraordinary special effects and great casting, Smallville will prove lo be one of the greatest shows this season. Smallville airs on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. central time, and has already run its third episode. If you haven't tuned in you are missing out. ty of my equipment would be stripped away. It came to me that perhaps I didn t need it. My hand wavered above the grip of my weapon, then rose toward my face. I stopped it with an effort of will. My resolve firmed and I replaced i. my hand. Everything narrowed to one instant; my finger seemed to take eternity, drawing back an the trigger. Just before the final increment when my weapon would fire, I froze. Losopher stood with his back to a dead end. That book was hooked in one arm; my ticket to freedom the Umberlexicon. In the other he held a young child — no more than a baby. Losopher looked at me with a careless contempt that was mirrored in his madman s eyes. The bastard didn t need to speak — his rreaning was clear: If killed him I killed that chiM, too .. TO be continued ... Guest Scripter: Seth Chrochan Edited by Jaxon ) Proper I.D 1 Membership Required * Prices lor Members Only i Photo courtesy ot Universal Pictures W B ' s 'Smallville' chronicles superhero's childhood This week s episode - TUES. Prot (Kevin Spacey), seated, talks with his skeptical psychiatrist played by Jeff Bridges. Free Technical Support N o Connection Charge S O S U Concert, S y m p h o n i c bands set tryout dates By M E A G A N R O U G E O U Contributing Writer Tryouts for Concert Band and Symphonic Band begin Monday, Nov. 19. "All university students are welcome to play in Concert Band or audition for the Symphonic Band." said Director of Bands David Christy. "Each group presents two concerts in the spring, and the concerts will feature several student conductors. "For those w h o make Symphonic Band, there is also some scholarship money available." Students can pick up their audition music in the west wing Fraternities •Sororities Clubs Student Groups Earn $l,000-$2,000 Campusfiindraiser.com 1-800-253-4001 of the Fine Arts Building on the first floor. Auditions for Symphonic Band will be in the Band R o o m of the Fine Arts Building. Audition times are as follows: Monday, Nov. 19 1. O b o e - 1:30p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 1. Piccolo — 12:15 p.m. 2. Flute- 12:30p.m. 3. Saxophone - 1:30 p.m. 4. Clarinet - 2:15 p.m. 5. L o w clarinet — 2 p.m. 6. Euphonium — 3 p.m. 7. Tuba - 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 1 Trumpet - 1 p.m. 2. French horn — 2 p.m. 3. Trombone - 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 this semester with the easy three hour fundraising event. D o e s not involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! j^ampusfundraiser.com Contact at ( 8 8 8 ) 9 2 3 - 3 2 3 8 , or visit I w w vv.campusfundraiser.com 1. Percussion - 1 p.m. Symphonic Band will meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2-2:50 p.m. Concert Band will meet on Monday and Wednesday, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Students do not have to audition if they choose to just play in the Concert Band, but Christy said they should inform him of their intentions. If students are planning on enrolling early, they should go ahead and enroll in one of the two groups, he added. If you have any questions regarding enrolling in the Concert Band or the Symphonic Band, contact Christy at 7452048. Upcoming shows ~ Nov. 16 -- Butthole Surfers Where: Gypsy Tea R o o m Tickets on sale now: $21 For information on this and other shows in the Deep Ellum area, call the Trees Hotline at 214-7485009. Sports Page 6 Friday, N o y e m b e r 9 j M The Southeastern Men's and women's champions crowned for intramural football Pigskin Picks w o m e n of Southeastern were allowed to field football teams. By MATT THOMAS Matt T h o m a s Joe McClour Ashley Belcher C. Allin Means Victoria Bryan Oklahoma vs. Tex.A&M Oklahoma Tex. A & M Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas St. vs .Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Clemson vs. Maryland. Maryland Maryland Maryland Clemson Maryland Oregon vs. U C L A UCLA UCLA Oregon UCLA Oregon Green Bay vs. Chicago Chicago Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Baltimore vs. Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Baltimore Tennessee San Diego vs. Denver Denver San Diego Denver San Diego Denver SOSU vs. E C U SOSU SOSU SOSU SOSU SOSU Record 44-20 22-42 43-21 39-25 Sports Editor Throughout this fall semester, many students have been hittiing the gridiron to battle it out in intramural football. The result of these epic battles are in, and the winners have been crowned. The men's champion was, aptly named, "The Champs." Members of "The C h a m p s " team include: B.J. McVay, Jeremy Smith, Kendall Prather, Kevin Ferguson, Derek Hamilton, Jack Lawson, Greg Guess, Jason Shuck, Jerry William and Earnie Taylor. For the first time in S O S U intramural football history the 41-23 The champion of this inaugural season was the "PowerPuff Girls." Members of the "PowerPuff Girls" include: Cherri Dupree, A n n McCullough, Katie Utley. Leah Hawkins, Angela Thompson, Heather Elwood. Stephanie Searchy, Brook Scott. Holly Achimon and Kara Price. "I think intramurals ran smoothly this year," said Tiran Thompson, graduate assistant for the Student Activities Center and intramural sports director, "the girls played well for their first year." Savage men's tennis team suffers close loss at hands of St. Mary's duo, 8-4, in a first-to-eight-game pro set. Contributing Writer The Savages were hoping to increase the lead with the The Savages nearly upset St. Mary's University from San remaining doubles pairs. That, however, was not the Antonio last Friday to finish out the fall season, but couldn't case. The next matches ended in close defeat for the Savages. close the deal. No. doubles team, Walter The Savages lost,fivematches Santos-Filho and Jose Salas, lost to four, in a battle in Waco. The Savages started strong 8-6, and No. 2 doubles, Carlos with a win from Daniel Nowell Lopez and Ernesto Caldera, and Jose Tineo in the No. 3 dou- went down 9-7 in close matches. The lead for St Mary's was bles. The pair played relentless tennis to overturn the St Mary's increased to 3-1 when Caldera By DAN NOWELL was defeated. Lopez, team captain, played a great match against the St Mary's No. 1 but he also failed to get that important win. D o w n four matches to one, the Savages needed all four of the remaining matches. It was almost finalized when Matt Jackson found himself down 5-0 in the second set after dropping the first, 3-6. Somehow Jackson fought back with some scrappy tennis, winning in three sets. 3-6, 7-6, 6-3. all it was time for one player to step up and try to take victory. The first chance came when the St Mary's N o . 2 broke Filho's serve to make the score 5-4. With defeat almost certain Santos-Filho took advantage of his opponent's nerves, and leveled the match yet again. 5-5. In a long grueling service game Santos-Filho was broken for the second time in as many games, h was n o w inevitable that the St Mary's No. 2 would not make the same mistake as before. Hopes were then lifted again when Salas won his match in straight sets. In what seemed to be a personal battle. Savages No. 4, Tineo, played some clever and consistent tennis to beat the St. Mary's No. 4 player in straight sets, leveling the overall match at four. Savages No. 2, Santos-Filho. played to a tie at three games all in the third set. with both players having a set each. Both players held serve in the next two games. At four games With a comfortable hold St Mary's University took the duel match, five matches to four. "The Savages played with great spirit and heart." said Coach Bill Trigger, "and w e will take them next time." H e added, " W e have great potential in this team and w e showed this against St Mary's. I am looking forward to the spring semester and competing for a trip to play in the regionals." Savages fall to U C O , E C U rivalry looms By MATT THOMAS The Tigers are looking to finSports Editor ish strong and not let the Savages play spoiler as they did It's finally here. It's SOSU vs.two years ago when S O S U was competing for the conference E C U . Savages vs. Tigers. cqThe.annual rivalry, in its 88th title. edition, looks to be another epic meeting between the schools. G a m e summary The Savages (2-7) come in off a loss to U C O , their seventh loss Last week Romar Crenshaw of the season. S O S U brings two wins against opponents that broke even more records in a tight defeat at the hands of U C O . E C U has also played. Crenshaw snagged a career E C U , however, is on a fivegame winning streak and in con- high 11 catches for a new school tention for the north division record 251 yards. That was 22 title. The Tigers carry a 6-3 yards shy of the LoneStar record but lost to N S U , a team Conference record. With 1.133 yards he has set a the Savages beat. single-season school W h e n S O S U travels up the new road to Ada, you can throw out record. Scotty Martin is having a very the records. W h e n the Savages take the productive season in his own field on Saturday, there will be right. He needs 155 yards to become the scent of revenge in the air. The Tigers came to Durant last only the second Savage in histoseason and handed S O S U a 16-6 ry to rush for 1,000 yards in two seasons. loss. Kicker Milan Smado has conThe Savages come into the contest looking to get their nected on 25 of 25 PATs this chemistry together and make a season and extends his consecutive streak of PATs made to 39 statement. straight. H e has broken the record for field goals made in a career this season, and has also tied the school record with a 56-yard field goal in the game versus Midwestern. The Savages opened the scoring against UCO when Crenshaw caught a 21-yard pass from Randy Johnson for a touchdown to start the Savages with a 7-0 lead. U C O evened the score quickly in the second quarter when Greg Briley plunged in from one yard out. The Bronchos then extended their lead when Jace Sherrell scampered 29 yards for UCO's second rushing touchdown, pushing their led to 14-7. With 1:35 left in thefirsthalf. Crenshaw caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Drew Beard, w h o had replaced Johnson. This tied the score at 14 all with a minute and a half to play. The Bronchos marched the ball 50 yards in this time to set up an A.J. Haglund 37-yardfieldgoal as the half expired. U C O scored the only points in the third quarter when Haglund connected on a 29-yard field goal midway through the quarter. Crenshaw put the Savages on top again when he caught a 47yard touchdown pass from Beard to put S O S U up. 21-20. S O S U tried to put it out of reach when Martin rushed 12 yards for the touchdown to extend the lead to 28-20. The Savages, however, could not hold off the U C O onslaught. The Bronchos, with 4:01 to play, marched 80 yards in eight plays, culminating on a Tarik Abdullah 34-yard touchdown run. Brett Manning ran in a 2point conversion to tie the score at 28. The Broncho defense forced a Beard interception with 2:42 lo play. U C O marched the ball 38 yards on eight plays, culminating with a 22-yard Haglund field goal with 44 seconds to play to seal a Broncho win and leave the Savages with a 2-7 record. KAMI ALLEN/The Southeastern Savage running back Scotty Martin splits defenders on his way to a 20-carry, 113-yard day last week. pro-cuts A REAL P R O CUT. A REAL L O W PRICE. Get the Student Special! Adult Haircut $ 8 . 9 5 with this Coupon Regular $10.95 401 W e s t Side Drive next to Wal-Mart O p e n : M - F 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Can't Resist A Bargain? 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