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Oct. - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Non-profit organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Durant, Okla. Permit No. 117 www.sosu.edu/thesoutheastern Friday, August 29,2003 C a m p u s calendar C a m p u s news, campus views from Southeastern Oklahoma State University Volume 84 No. 1 Students line up on moving day - 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: • thesoutheastern @ sosu.edu N e w e-mail address The Southeastern's email address has changed to reflect the exact name of the newspaper. The new email address for The Southeastern (and student publications in general) is: [email protected]. Labor Day break The S O S U campus will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. Senate elections Student Government Association conducts fall elections Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the Morrison Building. First fall blood drive The first blood drive of the fall semester, and continuing the "Best of the East" competition with East Central University, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Ballroom. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Blood Institute, SOSU's summer blood drive raised 100 units of whole blood, topping E C U . Art exhibit The S O S U Art Department has organized an exhibit featuring art from the collections of art departments and art professors. The exhibit is comprised of art works that have been acquired by the S O S U and Murray State College art departments, as well as artists/professors teaching at these institutions. The exhibit is on display through Friday, Sept. 12, at the Visual and Performing Arts Center. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Student teachers There will be a meeting for all fall student teachers Thursday, Sept. 11, from 13 p.m. in the Russell Building, R o o m 100. President's Club The first meeting of President's Club is Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. All student presidents of campus organizations are encouraged to participate in President's Club. However, there will be an adviser training workshop for all advisers of campus organizations Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 12:30 p.m. in the Savage Grill. Coffee House The first Coffee House of the semester is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Savage Grill. Parents Day SOSU's annual Parents Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, when the Savages will be hosting Angelo State at Paul Laird Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Career Day The annual S O S U Career Day will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in the Ballroom. For more information, contact the Career and Placement Office at 745-2270. Rock concert Rock bands The Capitol Montreal and The Rainlight perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Elks Lodge in Durant. Tickets are $5 at the door. A M B E R CAIN/The Southeastern As S O S U begins another semester with increased enrollment, students moving into Chickasaw Tower are lined up from the elevators to the front door. Resident move-in began Sunday, Aug. 10. With Halley McKinney closed last year and North Hall currently under construction, the only residence halls available for students when the semester began were Chickasaw and Choctaw towers, the Magnolia Apartments and Shearer Hall. S O S U reaches 12th semester of * From S T A F F R E P O R T S The trend of increased enrollment continues at Southeastern for the 12th consecutive semester, despite the additional 10.6 percent budget cut to higher education. O n Thursday, Aug. 14, the first day of classes for the fall semester, the university reported a total enrollment of 4,072 students. That compares to the enrollment count of 3,889 on the same date last fall and represents an increase of 4.7 percent over last year. The 12 consecutive semesters of enrollment increases date back to fall 2000. "It is especially gratifying to see such strong growth in our student enrollment despite the less-than-ideal economic conditions," said Southeastern President Glen D. Johnson. "It also reaffirms our belief that Southeastern Oklahoma State University is an institution of higher learning that offers a top quality education at an affordable cost. "Our student surveys reinforce the fact that our students appreciate the individual attention they receive in the classroom. In addition, our outstanding faculty and dedicated staff deserve to be commended for their efforts in our increased enrollment over the past 12 semesters." "The 12 semesters of enrollment growth truly reflects the quality of personnel, effort and planning in the areas of recruitment, retention, marketing and student services," added Dr. Jeff Hale, assistant vice president for academic affairs, enrollment management and marketing. "Across campus, faculty and staff have devoted a great deal of time and energy to improving access and service to students. A growing trend O n the first day of fall classes, total enrollment was 4,072, comparing to 3,889 on the same day last fall. • It represents a 4.7 percent increase. • The 12 consecutive semesters of growth date back to fall 2000. • It's the first time S O S U has had four consecutive fall enrollment increases since 1976-77. W e believe the Southeastern experience is the best value in higher education today." This marks the first time since 1976-77 that S O S U has had four consecutive enrollment increases for the fall term and only the third time in modern history for S O S U to have four consecutive years of enrollment increases. Student government elections North Hall still closed for repair ££ By R U T H SHIVAR Staff writer M a n y students were disappointed and inconvenienced when they were informed that North Hall would not be open for residents when school started this fall, forcing them to find somewhere else to live, at least until it reopens Oct. 1. The construction and renovations in North Hall were scheduled to be completed in time for students to m o v e in, but the work was delayed, according to Kelly D'Arcy, director of Residence Life. During the summer the Oklahoma state fire marshal made S O S U Physical Plant Director Fred Hallman and Vice President Ross Walkup aware of a need to update some, of the dorm's safety features, primarily in the area of fire safety, according to D'Arcy, and this caused a delay that prevented work from being finished before school started. Construction work on North Nikki Reding, Student Government Association president, spoke to students interested in running for Student Senate Tuesday at a candidates meeting. The fall election will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the Morrison Building. The organization has 13 open seats, and all students are encouraged to vote. .... . . . . . . -. . y.- • •'•. Hall was interrupted to allow architect D o n Beck of Oklahoma City an opportunity to make recommendations for the fire safety updates, such as a n e w sprinkler system for the building. Then implementing those recommendations took some time, said D'Arcy. The foundation for the new heating, venting and air-conditioning system has been layed in North Hall. Also the walls in the lounge have been f living out here m e a n s I can live in a better dorm, then it's fine by m e . -MICHAEL REED aviation major 95 taken out and other walls are being extended to make fire breaks. According to D'Arcy, features such as a ramp in the lounge have brought North Hall up to code and into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Until North Hall reopens in a month students have been relocated to Chickasaw or Choctaw towers or the Magnolia Apartments. Thirty-three students were relocated to the Magnolia Apartments, and 35 students were relocated to the towers. "While I acknowledge that the timing is less than ideal, I remain optimistic and excited about the project overall," said D'Arcy. For students accustomed to dorm life, the Magnolia Apartments are a change. Four students are living in a one-bedroom apartment with only one closet to share between them. However, these students do have new furniture and a small kitchen. "I understand that they don't have money to do See DORMS Page 2 Courtesy of SCOTT SEXTON 'XvXvI''*;* Student fees a sizeable but necessary portion of bill where's the money going? Tuition is the charge for the actual courses themselves, said As students begin to pay their Dr. Jeff Hale, assistant vice bills for the semester, they will president for academic affairs, notice a large portion of that bill enrollment management and goes to fees. marketing. Professor salaries, A n average student enrolled in classroom upkeep and heating 12 credit hours can expect to and cooling are included in this pay about $414.40 in fees, in charge. addition to other charges, like However, tuition covers only tuition. about one-third of the cost to Tuition increased in 49 out of run each course, said Hale. Even the 50 states this year, according with tuition increases nationto U S A Today's W e b site. Even wide, Oklahoma universities though tuition has increased, remain among the most affordschools are still struggling to able in the country. provide student services under Tuition this semester is $65 heavy budget cuts, and that per credit hour for Oklahoma makes student fees more signif- residents and $195 per credit icant. hour for out-of-state students. In So, what's the difference addition to the tuition increase, between tuition and fees, and another change is h o w tuition is By H A N N A W I N G F I E L D Contributing writer Got a news tip? Call the news desk, 745-2944 port facilities, needs and student activities," according to Hale. Show me the money For instance, the student techAssessment fee: $1 per nology fee covers a variety of credit hour student services. Totaling $11 • Library fee: $2.25 per per credit hour, the technology credit hour fee covers the equipment, soft• Technology fee: $11 per ware, supplies and student credit hour workers in open and teaching • Activity fee: $7.15 per labs, the instructing of faculty credit hour about the n e w computers and • Student Union fee: $7.30 software and infrastructure such per credit hour ID fee: $5 as student servers, wiring to Lectureship fee: $5 connect the campus and wireStudent Senate fee: $5 less systems in the library and Academic records fee: $5 labs. The fee also covers campus classified. Previously upper licenses for the Microsoft operdivision credit was slightly ating system and the Microsoft higher in cost than lower divi- Office Professional Suite, sion, but n o w they are the same. servers and infrastructure for Fees, on the other hand, "pro- Blackboard and Campusvide specialized services to sup- Connect, the campus W e b serv- Want to place an ad? Call the main number, 745-2983 er and W e b pages and Internet access in the dorms, which is offered free of additional charge to all residents. In the last two years, 350 new computers have been added to both teaching and open labs on campus, according to Dr. A n n Haycock, assistant vice president for information technology. The $l-per-credit-hour assessment fee covers instruments, analysis, labor and submission of campus assessments, such as the mid-level assessment testing, entry level assessment testing for students with lower A C T sub-scores and exit student satisfaction assessment, according to Hale. The library resources fee, * See FEES Page 2 E-mail us: [email protected] News Pag I N e w s in brief - D o you have an announcement for N e w s in brief? Include dates and contact phone numbers. Fax them at least a week in advance to 745-7475, or email us at southeastern @ sosu.edu. Labor Day festival The Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival starts today and will continue through Monday, Sept. 1, in Tushka H o m m a . An important reminder about sexual assault College w o m e n are at a greater risk for becoming victims of rape or sexual assault than any other age group, according to Julie Young, deputy commissioner for domestic violence/sexual assault services at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. In fact, one in 36 college w o m e n is a victim of rape or attempted rape each year, and more than 80 percent of w o m e n w h o report being raped are under the age of 24. Rape is defined as "unwanted attempted penetration by force or the threat of force." O n e c o m m o n myth about sexual assault is that rape offenders are strangers. In reality, however, approximately nine out of 10 college-age victims know their offenders. Another fact to keep in mind is that approximately 90 percent of all campus rapes involve alcohol. If you are a victim of sexual assault, reporting the crime to either the campus or city police is vital because many m e n w h o commit sexual assault do it again. However, estimates are that fewer than 5 percent of sexual assaults orattemptpuses are reported. It is also important for victims to seek counseling. For more information or for help, contact O D M H . S A S Safeline at 1-800-522. The hotline is avail24 hours a day, seven a week. Students can also conCenter •.VJ-.-.w • u Friday, August 29. 2003 The Southeastern 5-2957. Accreditation visit S O S U is preparing for a comprehensive evaluation visit Nov. 3-5. Federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on the qualifications of the institutions under consideration for accreditation. Anyone may submit comments on SOSU's qualifications by sending them in writing to: Public C o m m e n t on Southeastern Oklahoma State University, The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, III. 60602-2504. Comments must be in writing and signed and are due in the commissioner's office no later than Oct. 1. Furthermore, comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution and its academic programs and cannot be treated as confidential. W _ l Explore options in media studies Are you undecided on a major? D o you like writing? Taking photos? Designing pages? Digging up stories? Working on a W e b site? Think about journalism, or other career fields in media studies. All students are invited to attend student publications meetings at 2 p.m. each M o n d a y in R o o m 203 of the Fine Arts Building, or call 745-2034. S O S U welcomes freshmen in convocation lenged the students to take advantage of all the curricular Southeastern Oklahoma State and co-curricular opportunities University held its second annu- available to them. H e also recal Freshman Convocation on ognized m a n y distinguished Sunday, A u g . 10, in the alumni and famous S O S U graduates. Montgomery Auditorium. "Basically the message was "Southeastern's Freshman Convocation is the official uni- 'you can get there from here,'" versity welcome to our n e w said Hale. The Chorvettes Stage work freshmen and their guests," said Dr. Jeff Hale, assistant vice C o m p a n y also sang the A l m a Mater and taught it to the n e w president of academic affairs. With 400-500 guests in atten- students and their families. "One of the more satisfying dance, the 45-minute event began with an official proces- parts of the convocation is the sion of university officers, appreciation shown by the parmembers of the Faculty Senate, ents and family," said Hale. "I think it makes parents feel better department chairs and deans. There was an official welcome about sending their son or from Student Body President daughter here." The event was part of the Nikki Reding, followed by remarks from S O S U President move-in day activities. Events following the convocation Glen D. Johnson. Johnson gave some statistics included a cookout on the lawn on the incoming class and chal- and ice cream sundaes served by By JENI M A P L E Managing editor - from page 1 the Office for Student Life. The convocation was sponsored by S O S U ' s Office of Freshman Programs, an office itself only 3 years old. In its first two years, Dr. Glenn Melancon, associate professor of social sciences, directed the program and helped plan the first Freshman Convocation in fall 2002. In July, Dr. James Knapp, associate professor of sociology, took over the reins. The convocation is just one of the many events the Office of Freshman Programs is responsible for. For instance, the office also recognizes the T o p 10 Freshmen as a way to "celebrate student success," said Hale. The office is also looking into different survey instruments to measure the satisfaction level of freshmen with their first-year experience and Southeastern in general, according to Hale. Class stats Freshman class of 611 students • Students from 12 different states • Students from 33 counties in Oklahoma • International students from six foreign countries • 12 valedictorians from Oklahoma high schools • Average class A C T score of 20 Average class G P A 3.25 A n d the convocation was just one w a y S O S U is trying to make that experience the best it can be. "I would hope that students and faculty and staff would think about new traditions," said Hale. "That's h o w you build a university that lives for a long, long time." Courtesy of Chris Moretti Dr. J a m e s Knapp, director of Freshman Programs, spoke at the convocation. D O R M S - from page 1 $2.25 per semester hour, is [email protected]. The student ID fee is a flat $5 mainly used for upgrading technology, said Dr. Dottie Davis, fee. This covers the cost of replacement IDs if one is lost or library director. For example, this year the broken, though if a student library plans to update the cata- needs more than one replacelogue access terminals and pur- ment ID in a semester, an addichase a new multimedia projec- tional fee of $5 will be charged. tor for library instruction classAll students pay these fees, es. They would also like to add regardless of h o w few classes compact shelving in the base- they enroll in. ment. There are some additional fees Last year, a portion of the fee that only students enrolled in was allocated toward updating seven or more credit hours must the library public access cata- pay, such as the safety fee, log, SIRSI iLink, and two years which is a flat $5. ago printers for the microfilm The student health fee, a flat readers were purchased. $20, allows S O S U ' s Student The academic records fee, Health Services to provide a which is nonrefundable, is a flat wide variety of medical services $10 fee, to students, regardless of - — — — - — according to credit load April Lehrling, tudents truly do R N , B S N and which allows students to have an impor- director of obtain as Student Health tant role to play in m a n y copies Services. . of their sched- helping us iestablish The fee covules or tran- the university's priers the costs of scripts as staffing the clinic as well requested at - Dr. JEFF HALE as bringing in a no additional assistant vice president physician once charge. It also covers student a week. It also graduation "^^^™^™^~ 55 covers the cost checks and of some labosupports graduation events like ratory tests, first aid supplies the reception, said Hale. and flu shots each fall. Health It also covers the cost of Services also provides educachecking student eligibility for tional programming and works scholarships and athletic com- with other organizations to petition. bring in speakers. The student activity fee is Last year, they added a student $7.15 per credit hour and is self-care guide to their W e b site, used to support student activi- located at www.sosu.edu/stuties related to the general educa- denthealth. tional program of the institution, such as Parents Day, Health Services does disperse Homecoming and multicultural some medications, such as activities, as well as groups like injections or Depo-Provera the Super Savage Leaders, shots, but they don't cover preChorvettes and the President's scriptions from doctors, X-rays Leadership Class, according to or certain lab work. Sharon Berish, vice president of student services. A new fee this semester is the This fee is also used for stu- academic advising fee, a flat dent travel in specified pro- $20 per semester. It supports the grams and student scholarships new Advising Center with two in specific programs, she said. full-time advisers, two student The Student Government assistants, one graduate assisAssociation fee, a flat $5, goes tant and one secretary. They are to the S G A , w h o then establish- planning to hire additional es a budget each year. advisers with this money in the "Students truly do have an near future. important role to play in helping us establish the university's pri- Over 2,500 advising sessions orities," said Hale. were conducted last year in the "That's w h y their participation new center, according to Hale. in the Student Government The Advising Center is "one Association, student organiza- of the most important services tions and campus life is so according to student surveys," important." he said. The student union fee, $7.30 per credit hour, helps support Special fees include computer the current student union as well lab fees, which can range from as construction of the new facil- $10-$20, and science lab fees, ity to begin in the spring. $5-$30, both of which are added The cultural and scholastic for classes requiring use of lectureship fee is a flat fee of $5 these labs. a semester. A committee comprised of undergraduate and Other special fees include prigraduate students, faculty and vate music instruction fees administrators meet periodical- ($38), recital performance fees ly to look at requests submitted ($50), instrumental accompanyby faculty or student organiza- ing fee ($15) and vocalists tions for sponsoring speakers or accompanying fees ($20). activities of interest to the Although some students m a y Southeastern community. T h e feel they are being forced to pay. committee is chaired by Dean of for services they won't ever use, Students Liz McCraw, and any- "students should take advantage one wishing to submit a request of the services available to ' do by e-mailing her at lmc- them," said Hale. u everything, but four people in different outlook: "If living out here means I a one-bedroom apartment is unacceptable and overly cum- can live in a better dorm, then bersome," said Richard it's fine by me," said Michael Vestal, a senior aviation major Reed. A dinner was held for the from White Sands, N M . "But on the other hand, there is future residents of North Hall more freedom, and it has its on Thursday, Aug. 21. A t the dinner, D'Arcy discussed advantages." According to D'Arcy, stu- some of the problems that dents overall were under- North Hall had, and Dean of standing and patient and Students Liz M c C r a w told understand that North Hall is students of the Oct. 1 date to reopen. going to be a better place. Stephanie Finch, a senior Also at the dinner, students theatre major from Van had the opportunity to vote on Alstyne, Texas, w h o is cur- the carpet color, paint color rently living in the Magnoi a and the tile for the n e w Apartments, said, "I don t lounge. A n d students were mind that w e are all in the able to sign up for loft-style same room, but w e just don't beds which will have their have enough space for all our desks underneath them. In the n e w lounge, which stuff." A n aviation major from will be on the first floor, will Sherman, Texas, w h o is also be a kitchenette that will have living temporarily in the a sink and a microwave, Magnolia Apartments, had a' according to D'Arcy, with more appliances to be added later. North Hall will have n e w features, including Internet connections, n e w paint, n e w light fixtures, n e w ceilings, clean slat walls instead of the old bulletin boards and n e w furniture which will include n e w beds, desks and dressers. According to D'Arcy, other students were inconvenienced as well. About five or six male students w h o put in late housing contracts were assigned to rooms in Sheerer Hall in order to ensure space in Choctaw for the residents w h o were relocated from North Hall and only two male students remain in Shearer Hall. It seems that the old adage "good things c o m e to those w h o wait" holds true, at least for North Hall residents. - r-w#i • |i * or PIQM j •j -*» v> ' ? • • • * " i ••r i\ onties. # to exerc er than your i fkxt m m*k mfatfin# m»\\ unfair L..1 aad i buff i&xkst (km 13D* i lot*, u>d il d* you Med ID Hie r WW^XurVt mwmfmdt Ml W mm m SN 924-21* 1207 N. W i f e * * Drat, 0k 74701 €|Ju g^*^ I g^^&_ 'VilTiiiiitiii ffnnilnM a I T J X ^ I J [ J L * mmig ~ Opinion Page 3 The Southeastern Friday, August 29, 2003 EDITORIAL Back-to-school So this gay used car salesman from Oklahoma decides to run for governor of California and ... suggestions A few small pieces of advice for new and returning students T h e n e w school year has begun, and it's a good time to do a little editorial house cleaning. With The Southeastern's first editorial of the 2003-04 academic year, w e have comprised a short list of things to think about: Take a few minutes to show your appreciation for any of the computer guys and girls w h o have been working so diligently lately to purge the university's e-mail system of the worst virus in Southeastern's history. A n d be patient in case they're not quite completely finished. K n o w n as the Sobig.F e-mail virus and the Welchia W o r m , these nasty bugs have been polluting campus mailboxes with literally thousands of useless and potentially computer-damaging junk e-mails. T h e university's Help Desk and Network Operations Department have been working d a w n to dusk recently, trying to get to the root of the cyber-evil. Perhaps you have seen some of the computer crew members in any of the m a n y labs on campus, darting from one computer to the next, punching a few keys, then darting on, then punching a few more keys, and so on. It has often been a tedious unit-by-unit repair process. But they are on the case, and they n o w have the problem essentially under control. Y o u might want to wait a day or so before you call them with questions of a lesser degree of importance. For instance, you might save for later questions like, " H o w can I change the background picture on m y desktop?" or " W h y won't m y Screensaver work?" • Get involved in campus politics. Student Government Association officers are saying next week's election, Wednesday, Sept. 3, could draw more interest than any in recent history. That would be outstanding. Frankly, it wouldn't take m u c h to push the voting turnout to a record high. In fact, if just one out of every 10 students would vote, that would be considered an excellent turnout. W h y don't you m a k e an effort to be that one? O r better yet, let's shoot for two out of 10, or three ... • B e sure to take full advantage of what this university has to offer. There are plenty of things to do on campus this fall. Look at the calendar on The Southeastern's front page each week to keep track of them. Don't complain that you are bored if you don't m a k e an effort to find out what's going on. • Finally, take full advantage of who this university has to offer. The greatest assets of Southeastern Oklahoma State University have always been its people. Whether faculty or staff, regardless of position or prestige, they are all willing to help. It is their job, and they enjoy doing it. Got a question about anything at all? A s k somebody. A n d have a great year. Austin Lewter Staff writer Did you hear about the gay Republican car salesman from Oklahoma w h o ran for governor of California? Sounds like the opening line to bad a joke. A s hilarious as it m a y seem, truth always remains stranger than fiction. Miami, Okla., is hometown to one James Marshall Vandeventer Jr., car salesman, open homosexual, Republican and candidate for governor of California. He's an all-around guy, huh? It's true, Vandeventer left his wife and hometown in 1995, shortly before he c a m e out of the closet. H e relocated to Southern California, looking for a more liberal environment, and has since become a successful car salesman and sales manager at a B M W dealership in Beverly Hills. Enough qualifications to be governor, right? S o m e would agree. A registered Republican, Vandeventer announced Aug. 11 that the California secretary of state would m a k e the already-crowded ballot a bit tighter by adding his n a m e to it. "It took a $3,500 entry fee plus about another $1,500 for a bio of myself at $10 a word," he told m e last week in a phone conservation, adding that he "is serious about politics" and has been since his Oklahoman childhood where he followed the Nixon scandal and w a s elected senior class president Editorials reflect The Southeastern staff's collective opinion. while in high school. 1 '.v.v.v.v..v.*.»->••. . . . 1 1 Guide to the Opinion Page -- Editoriais: Running along the left side of Page 3, editorials represent the collective opinion of the entire editorial staff. - Columns: Printed in various places on the Opinion Page, columns represent the opinion of the individual writers, and not the official opinion of the newspaper. Page, this is a forum in which readers are encouraged to express their opinions to other readers. W e encourage letters to the editor. As long as they meet libel laws and standards of good taste, w e are glad to print them. on the &M Opinion Page is opinion-based This page is never to be conalong the bottom of the Opinion news. yyy.ysM-', vy.' .*.*•••*•• . ^Southeastern Award of Excellence - 2003 Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association Second: Enterprise/Team Reporting - 2003 Society of Prof. Journalists, Okla. Chapter Second: N e w s Page Layout - 2003 Society of Prof. Journalists, Okla. Chapter H O W TO REACH US Main number: 745-2983 News desk: 745-2944 Fax: 745-7475 Award of Merit - 2002 Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association Third: Enterprise/Team Reporting - 2003 Society of Prof. Journalists, Okla. Chapter E-mail address: thesoutheastem @ sosu.edu • W e b site address: www.sosu.edu/thesoutheastern Vandeventer was raised by a career Air Force family with a strong emphasis on education. H e attended class at N o r m a n a few semesters and went on to Northeastern Oklahoma A & M . H e told T h e Sunday Oklahoman, "It (college) just wasn't for me." O K , I guess he's qualified now. Regardless, Vandeventer is an official m e m b e r of the California circus. It is a circus he says "was created by politicians with their personal agendas before that of the people," so w e might as well break it d o w n and analyze his ideology. H e is pro-choice. "Only one person can m a k e that decision," he pointed out. H e is also an advocate for environmental protection, amnesty for illegal aliens and gun control. W h a t ? Sounds pretty liberal, image consultant yyyy. \ yyy.'.'syy.' California •.•.•.•:•.•.-.• .•:•:• v.•.•.*.-.w yy.-'y.-'-yViX yyyySiSBssS by Keith Robinson hat is a California Republican? A public official with an "R" beside his n a m e on the ballot regardless of personal ideology. w huh? But rules of the recall election state that one must run with the party he/she is registered to vote with. W h e n asked w h y he isn't running as a Democrat, he said, " W h e n I c a m e here from Oklahoma seven years ago, I was a Republican, and changing parties was not a priority. Parties are being put before the people anyway." H e is a California Republican w h o is not ruling out a possible victory. It's a grass roots campaign, but w e are gaining notability. Look at it like this, I was on a radio show this morning out of N e w York City, and n o w you are calling m e from Durant, Okla.," he explained. W h a t is a California Republican? A public official with an "R" beside his n a m e on the ballot regardless of personal ideology. Being a liberal state, California conservatives have a difficult time getting votes, but there is an influx of liberals staying with the Republican Party in hopes of falsely representing a breath of fresh air. Arnold Schwarzenegger is «6TJ.9 the personification of a California Republican. The only notable agreement Vandeventer has with popular Republican convictions is the sanctity of marriage between what they're going to get. West coast politicians are leery to toughen up and cut spending for fear losing popularity. Spending cuts (a stereotypical Republican tactic) result in a lessening of social welfare m e n and w o m e n . H e believes gays should adopt a n e w term programs which decreases for marriage that would define political popularity of those a legal union between two peow h o cut it. Conversely, spendple of the same sex. ing cuts go hand in hand with O K , so m a y b e his thought is tax cuts. T h e less people are a bastardization of popular idetaxed, the more m o n e y they ology, but I guess a candidate have in their pocket. Are you for office needs some bit of with m e ? F r o m there, people c o m m o n ground. "It is will spend more money. This nobody's business but mine will boost local economies and w h o is in m y bedroom with m e , increase sales tax revenue. and I wish people could evolve Ultimately, the more m o n e y past these convictions and open someone has results in the less their minds and hearts to these they have to rely on social welsons, brothers and sisters w h o fare programs. Vandeventer are w h o they are and have no was unclear as to his general legal protection or personificaeconomic policy, but he did say tion regarding it," he said. that his platform was "90 perThis situation out West seems cent Democrat and 10 percent to get crazier every day. A teleRepublican." Y o u can take that vised debate between h o w you want, but it leads m e Schwarzenegger, Gary to believe that he has n o desire Coleman, Larry Flynt and to cut spending. It is hard to Vandeventer would prove spend m o n e y you don't have. entertaining at the least. But Regardless, Vandeventer was h o w has the responsibility of a likable person with strong leading the sixth largest econoconvictions. H e said, "I love m y in the world been demoraland miss Oklahoma and would ized to this? not be opposed to running for Granted, I a m not a public office there one day, for Californian, although I have the good of the people of friends out there w h o have Oklahoma." Whether this will given m e an earful about this ever happen remains to be seen, fiasco. I a m a Republican but I don't see it happening though, so I have some strong anytime soon. Oklahoma (nor opinions on this. A n increase of any other state) is ready for an conservatism is what the state openly gay representative. of California (and everywhere Check out www.votevandevenelse) needs at the current time. ter.com for more information Unfortunately, that is not and insight. . Teen pregnancy can change your world The Staff Managing editor JENI M A P L E Advertising director JULIET S M I T H Yearbook editor AMBER CAIN Publications adviser C. ALLIN M E A N S News editor Webmaster/Chief artist KEITH R O B I N S O N N O W HIRING Copy editor/page designer N O W HIRING Staff writer RUTHSHIVAR Staff writer Staff artist AUSTIN LEWTER STEVE MITCHELL Circulation Ad sales rep. CATHERINE PALMORE TONYA SORRELLS Writers, Editors, Photographers and Artists TERRELL B O X JUSTIN F E W D E R E K FRAZIER CHRIS HUFF S A R A STANGLIN MATT T H O M A S RICHARD VESTAL You say you're a gay Republican? A used car salesman? From Oklahoma? You should do fine in this election ... as long as w e keep that last part under wraps. The Southeastern newspaper and The Savage yearbook welcome input from students across campus. Call 745-2983 for more information on how to join this award-winning team. For specific information on the journalism program, call 745-2034. 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Deliver letters to The Southeastern newsroom, Room 203 in the Fine Arts Building, or mail letters to: The Southeastern, Room 203, Fine Arts Building, SOSU, Durant, O K 74701. Our e-mail address is: [email protected]. Teen pregnancy is a problem that plagues all modern-day high schools. H o w does one look at this problem? D o w e look the other w a y or stand up for what w e believe in? I stand up and speak out for what I believe in. I'm not one to tell someone they are right or wrong for what they believe in, but I do think they deserve to k n o w h o w I feel on the subject, and I a m against teens being sexually active. To m e , this problem only leads to more stress on our economy. I mean, sure the teen pregnancy rate has declined 9 percent since 1998, but it is still a problem. It's not just the economy that pregnant teens hurt. They also hurt themselves. Most of them haven't finished high school, and unless they have a lot of help with their child, statistics show they probably won't finish. It hurts m e to see pregnant teens simply because they are not ready for the responsibilities that c o m e with a pregnancy. A baby takes a lot of time, and to raise one you first have to grow up yourself. N o w , tell m e h o w m a n y teenagers really want to grow up. I k n o w m a n y adults w h o still I just don't understand w h y she would do that to herself. Looking back on things I have done, I'm not so proud of myself or therisksI've taken in Contributing the past couple of years. T o still writer be in high school and m a k e adult decisions does not m a k e you an adult. They don't m a k e act like teenagers. Teenagers your life any easier. are not mature enough to hanI just hate to see young adults dle the responsibilities that m a k e decisions they're not c o m e along with having sex, ready for and then regret makgetting pregnant and raising a ing them. child. I don't k n o w of m a n y Each year, almost 1 million people, adults included, w h o are mature enough to handle it. teenage w o m e n — 10 percent of all w o m e n aged 15-19 and A s teenagers, w e have enough stress. W h y would any- 19 percent of those w h o have had sexual intercourse — one want to add to that? If you k n o w h o w hard life is, become pregnant, according to www.agi-usa.org. w h y would you intentionally Sometimes life throws a m a k e it any harder than it has curve ball, and you m a y unexto be? W h y bring someone else pectedly become pregnant. If into it? you act like you're ready for Establish yourself and your sex then you're taking that risk. life before having kids so you Just because you don't plan on k n o w they will get what they getting pregnant doesn't m e a n need to survive. that you can't or you won't. W h e n m y best friend had her Seventy-eight percent of teen twins at 17, w e were thrilled pregnancies are unplanned, that they were here. W e just accounting for about one-fourth didn't k n o w h o w hard it w a s of all accidental pregnancies going to be on all four of them. annually, according to the Alan She's still in high school, just Guttmacher Institute W e b site. two credits shy of graduating, I don't particularly like the but doesn't k n o w whether she things that I have done or the will go back and finish next mistakes that I have made, but I year. can say that I don't want to see Brytni Morris m y friends or m y family m a k e them, too. S o take m y life and m y mistakes and learn from them. If you stop and think about it, pregnancy isn't the only risk you take if you have sex as a teen. M a n y otherrisksare involved, such as sexually transmitted diseases, emotional scars and possibly losing everything you ever wanted in life. Think about what you truly want to do with your life and then ask yourself if you are willing to give that up. W h e n you have a child, everything you want must be put off until your baby is taken care of. Not all contraceptives work so you have to decide w h e n is it too far. Set boundaries to keep yourself safe. Your life is the w a y you m a k e it so don't mess it up and m a k e a decision you're not ready for. Don't miss out on life and having fun as a teenager because you want to have sex. W e can only live today with the dreams of tomorrow. Brytni Morris is a high school student who enrolled in college courses this summer as part of SOSU's Upward Bound program. 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[ yyy Game Mania ie-seeds (Feb. 19-March 20) Don't fight the clock this week; I don't care what face it makes. - http://stevesan.esmartweb.com Send suggestions to: [email protected] 4 F r e d d y v s . J a s o n ' an i g h t m a r e f o r critical v i e w e r s By D E R E K FRAiSER Staff writer • Forward: A s the majority of you already know, movies such as these hold up no morals, values, or even taste for that matter. Their only intention is to possibly scare and/or offend you with all of the blood, sex and gore. If cheesy plot lines and stupid teenagers don't interest you, don't bother reading any farther. M o v i e review N o w with that out of the way, let m e begin to explain to you the literal nightmare that has once again been thrust onto us by pop culture, "Freddy vs. Jason." I'll admit, cheesy scary movies such as these have always been a guilty pleasure for m e ever since I was a kid. But with a plethora of lessthan-mediocre sequels stemming from each franchise, the characters built a formula that became both standard and Courtesy photo W h o do you root for in "Freddy vs. Jason"? W h o cares? stereotypical within the horror genre. The "story lines" became inane, while the characters made teenagers look ignorant. The entire horror category was all but dead in the late '90s, until a writer took the same formula created from the endless sequels and created r out. With that in mind, did "Freddy vs. Jason" live up to the new standards? Not exactly. For those of us w h o forgot (or never really cared), the beginning of the movie gives us a brief history of both villains: Freddy Krueger, the sadistic child murderer w h o was burned alive by angry parents in the town of Springwood, and Jason Voorhies, a mentally challenged boy who drowned at Camp Crystal Lake and n o w seeks revenge on any teenager w h o sets foot in the wooded vicinity. Years have passed since the name "Freddy Krueger" has been uttered in the town of * "Scream," a smart movie that revived the defunct genre. "Scream" set the tone for a new level of horror movies, stating that scary films could possess teenagers w h o were capable of thinking, although the film never took itself too seriously, injecting humor and horror movie cliches through- Springwood, and a new generation of teens are living on and around 1428 Elm St., without knowing the history of the doomed address. Since Freddy can only attack and murder in the dreams of teens, it's nearly impossible for him to do so n o w since no one even knows w h o he is. Freddy then gets the grand idea of employing Jason Voorhies to attack the kids of Elm Street, using manipulation and illusion. With m e so far? The whole backbone to this movie is explained within the first five minutes and in such a rushed manner that it really doesn't m a k e sense. C a m p Crystal Lake must be extremely close to E l m Street, or at least within walking distance, because it's never shown or explained just h o w Jason, a hulking, ominous figure wearing a hockey mask, gets to the town of Springwood. M a y b e he hitched a ride with Michael Myers? The cast is relatively unknown, with the exception of Kelly Rowland, a m e m b e r of the pop group Destiny's Child. Rowland plays Kia, sidekick to the main character Lori (Monica Keena), an off-brand version of A-list actress Brittany Murphy. Together these two, along with a group of bumbling kids, somehow 'Chicago' razzles and dazzles on D V D By KEITH R O B I N S O N Webmaster/chief artist home-style buffet bar 128 west m a i n k piece together the history of both Freddy and Jason with the tiniest bits of information. What's amazing, however, is the fact that they can figure out what's going on within 30 minutes of the movie, yet they still decide to do the silliest things that would put them atop the list of getting killed (i.e. smoking pot, raving in a cornfield, etc., etc.). The acting is extremely bad, although that's probably the writers' fault. Once the two murderous tyrants' egos start to overlap one another, they temporarily forget about the ditzy teens and start brawling it out themselves, thus resulting in the match that the movie is named after. W h o wins? It's hard to tell, actually. So all in all, if you're a fan of either franchise, you'll enjoy the excessive blood, topless girls running around and the levels of stupidity. Just m a k e sure to check your brain at the door, because trying to piece this story together will just give you a splitting headache. »«e I M on\f lot valid witk a»y etker coipon excliding beer purchases 4 N O W AVAILABLE The 2002-03 edition of The Savage (digital yearbook) , " -'••x:,-. The n e w Savage yearbook on C D , with loads of color images and music, is on sale now, and it's only $15. Call 745-2983 today. Aug. 19, a day I had been looking forward to for over a month, marked the release of "Chicago" on D V D and h o m e video. D V D review The award-winning picture is the latest in a long line of plays and movies based on the original play by Maurine Watkins. Watkins had a short career as a reporter for The Chicago Tribune and The N e w York Telegram and is represented in the movie as Mary Sunshine, played by Christine Baranski. Watkins, like her character, wrote columns to get sympathy from her readers for the female criminals of the day The musical is filled with multiple song and dance routines, with little pause in between. M a n y of the numerous musical numbers in the movie took place in the imagination of the main character, Roxie Hart. A want-to-be-star, Roxie, played by Renee Zellweger, is on trial for murder and deals with her world by imagining herself on the stage. Roxie is placed in Murder R o w with Velma Kelly, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, an actress charged with double Courtesy photo Catherine Zeta-Jones performs a routine in "Chicago." Courtesy photo Richard Gere and Renee Zellweger star in "Chicago." murder. Their lawyer, Billy Flynn, w h o is played by Richard Gere, represents both Roxie and Velma. Billy is a smooth-talking lawyer known for getting the media to side with his female clients. Surprisingly, even though most of the stars in this movie perform in many different songs, Queen Latifah playing Matron M a m a Morton only has one number, but what a big number it is. Latifah struts her stuff to the tune " W h e n You're G o o d T o M a m a , " letting the audience k n o w that even though she is the warren of the jail house she is willing to help out the female inmates for a little something in return. Throughout the nearly twohour-long movie, Roxie's court case is one media stunt after another, winning over the public's sympathies. I found many of the songs very enjoyable with a good deal of humor tucked in. Cell Block Tango stood out as being a dangerous and sexy dance as six killer ladies tell their murderous tales. Another outstanding performance was " W e Both Reached for the Gun," where Roxie imagines her press con- ference as a stage performance where Billy Flynn plays her like a puppet. The crowd of reporters, including Christine Baranski as Mary Sunshine, is strung up like puppets, also controlled by Billy Flynn. "Chicago" is wildly entertaining for any lover of musicals. For those not into musicals there is a constant flash of "razzle dazzle" costumes and a good deal of skin that is accurate for the time setting. The story will bring watchers in and keep them guessing Roxie's verdict, and if the viewer watches closely enough, a good deal of humor will be found on the way. The only d o w n side to this show is for viewers w h o do not like musicals, making the twohour movie very hard to sit through. For an added bonus the D V D "Chicago" includes behind the scenes making of the movie as well as a deleted musical number "Class," sung by ZetaJones and Latifah. With the D V D ' s extra features, it's worth watching even if you have seen "Chicago" in the theater. A n d if you don't mind singing to yourself while dancing d o w n the hallway, "Chicago" will make a good addition to your h o m e collection. Snapshots from Welcome Week Page 5 Friday, August 29, 2003 The Southeastern Welcome Week, which offered new students a chance to become familiar with S O S U , ran Aug. 10-14, including lunch on the lawn (left), a speech at Freshman Convocation from President Glen D. Johnson (right), a sand volleyball game (lower left), a snowcone machine (lower middle), and information booths (below). Photos by CHRIS MORETTI and A M B E R CAIN News . Gail Farrell to perform at Arts Gala • • From STAFF REPORTS .-: W: • . ... • . " • yy. ' • • • • . . ; • . . - • •y • - . yy.. • .:ft& • • ; *<. mm THAT'S YOUR IS FOR. Popular singer and former Durant resident Gail Farrell will perform at next spring's Southeastern Oklahoma State University Arts Gala scheduled for Feb. 28, 2004, in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on First Street. Farrell, w h o graduated from Durant Hi<Th School, was a featured singer on the Lawrence Welk television show for many years. Following the Welk show, she performed on numerous other T V shows and has also sung with such notables as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and A m y Grant. ££ e are excited to be able to feature someone as well-known and talented as Gail Farrell. W - GLEN D. JOHNSON S O S U president 55 ;• yyyyyyy yyyyyy •yy . rasrcsx-:-* • .-."•"-'•••V- «"i » • . " . * . * . ' ;•:-:•:;< :•:•:•:•:.:•:-:.••>*,•.•.' • •v.v.' .V.V.V • ' " ' Text • rig That's what V ; . • . - % . - - • , for, Call • 900 Anytime minutes • 250 Text messages • Voice mail * Call waiting • Caller ID • Call forwarding • Three-way calling * Long Distance included PillS, you pick one: • Unlimited Nights and Weekends • 1000 MobUe-to-Mobite minutes Offer expires Sept. 15, 2003 . US. 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"Putting together the Arts Gala is truly a team effort," said Cindy Kirkpatrick, chair of this year's Arts Gala committee. "I look forward to working with President Johnson, Dean (C.W.) M a n g r u m and all of the committee members w h o work so hard to make the Arts Gala such a special event." For more information about the gala, contact the Arts and Sciences office at 745-2634. Afrtime and phone offers valid o^ two-yea? consumer service agreements of £40 and higher. Subject to eligibility requirements. Customer Is responsible for a\\ se rs may expire ••' you change your calling plan. Night and weekend minutes are vaftd M-F 9pm to 5:59am at*.aii tia Sunday. Nigtttand weaken B are available in local caiiing area only. Roa s,wn egulatory Fee charge of S55. All service agreements subject to an early termination tetiv la $30 Equipment change fee of $15. 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Sept. 5-6: Midwestern State University Tournament in Wichita Falls, Texas, beginning at 11 a.m. Sept. 16: Match against Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas, at 7 p.m. Sept. 19-20: Texas A & M University-Commerce Tournament in Commerce, Texas, beginning at 11 a.m. Oct. 2: Lady Savages host Midwestern State University at 7 p.m. Oct. 4: Lady Savages host Texas Woman's University at 7 p.m. Oct. 7: Match against Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas, at 7 p.m. Oct. 10: Match against the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond at 7 p.m. Oct. 11: Match against Cameron University in Lawton at 2 p.m. Oct. 14: H o m e match against Southern Nazarene University at 7 p.m. Oct. 16: H o m e match against Texas A & M Commerce at 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18: Austin College Tournament in Sherman, Texas Oct. 23: Match against Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, at 7 p.m. Oct 25: Match against Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, at 7 p.m. Oct. 31: H o m e match against Cameron University at 7 p.m. Crenshaw, Johnson preseason All-Americans list. T h e 2 0 0 2 Harlon Hill Semifinalist w a s the First T e a m Southeastern football players All-Lone Star Conference North R o m a r Crenshaw and Reggie Division performer as a junior, Johnson were selected as averaging 83.8 receiving yards N C A A Division II Preseason per game. Crenshaw enters the Sept. 6 Ail-Americans by Don season opener as the school's Hansen's Football Gazette. all-time leading scorer and only Crenshaw and Johnson are needs 170 yards to b e c o m e the two of just 10 players from the Savages' all-time leader in L o n e Star Conference earning receiving yards. the recognition, and the Savages Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 285are one of just three programs in pound junior defensive lineman, the league placing m o r e than m a d e an impact last season in one player on the list. his first year with the S O S U Crenshaw, a 6-foot, 185- program, earning Second-Team pound senior wide receiver, All-LSC North honors as a adds yet another honor to his sophomore. H e w a s also a From STAFF REPORTS Danny Nephew, defensive lineS a v a g e s ' ranking man, and Dee Dee Carter, wide receiver, both of the University After finishing last season of Central Oklahoma; K w a m e ranked No. 26 in the nation Ferguson, linebacker from East by one poll and No. 10 in Central University, and Kert the N C A A Dll West Region Turner, offensive lineman from rankings, the Savages find Tarleton State University. themselves ranked third in Texas A & M Universitythe conference entering this Kingsville running back Larry season, according to the Williams and offensive lineman L S C North preseason Kevin Palmer highlighted seleccoaches poll. tions from the South Division with Eastern N e w Mexico Third-Team All-West Region University defensive back Ty performer last season, according Touchstone and Abilene to the Football Gazette. Christian University punter Other players recognized from DeRay Sims also earning recogthe L S C North Division were nition. Atterberry joins Savages football staff, Jones promoted assistant coach working specifiSoutheastern head football cally with the coach Keith Baxter has tight ends. announced that B o Atterberry H e received his and Joe Jones will be full-time master's degree m e m b e r s of his coaching staff. from S O S U in Jones Jones w a s a part-time coach 2002. Jones will take over the duties for the Savages in 2002 while Atterberry is a n e w c o m e r to the of coaching the defensive line this fall. A native of Hobart, staff. Jones was a four-time all-conJones, a 2000 graduate of ference performer for the S O S U , joined the Savage footSavages in his playing days and ball coaching staff after c o m was honored as the Lone Star pleting his stellar playing career. Conference North Division In 2001, he served as a gradu- Offensive Lineman of the Year ate assistant for the Savages and jn his final two seasons. last season served as a part-time In 2000, he was chosen as the From STAFF REPORTS Online mailing list offered to S O S U fans — """""""" i Savages' Most Valuable Player and was tabbed SOSU's Male Athlete of the Year. Jones was a two-time Academic All-District honoree as well and being named to the G T E Academic Ail-American Team as a junior in 1999. Jones and his wife, Jenny, have a newborn daughter, Jaci Lynn. Atterberry will be making his return to Southeastern after five seasons coaching in the high school ranks. A 1998 graduate of S O S U , Atterberry comes to the Savages after spending last season as an assistant football coach at Allen High School in Texas. S O S U is beginning an e-mail athletic newsletter that allows fans to keep up with all the news of a particular sport or the entire department. Just log on to SOSU's W e b site, at www.SOSU.edu, click the "Athletics" link and send an e-mail to "E-Mail Newsletter," including which sports you would like to receive current information about. Call 7452646 for more information. late in his freshman season and remained there throughout his career, eventually earning honorable mention All-Conference recognition as a senior. Southeastern, coming off of a 7-3 season in 2002, finished last season ranked N o . 26 in the country, according to the Football Gazette, and at No. 10 in the official N C A A DII West Region rankings. The Savages have been chosen third in the L S C North preseason coaches poll and have been picked No. 25 in the Lindy's Preseason Top 25. 1 TUNE IN TO Lock your radio to 91.9-KSSU for the most contemporary variety of music in Texomaland, plus news, campus life and sports. W a n t to m a k e a request? Call 7457483 or e-mail: [email protected]. Power 92, the sound of S O S U . t I T O • Sept. 6: Season opener at Ouachita Baptist University ' in Arkadelphia, Ark., at 7 p.m. Sept. 13: G a m e at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, at 2 p.m. Sept. 20: Savages host Angelo State University for the first h o m e g a m e of the season. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Paul Laird Field. Sept. 27: G a m e at West Texas A & M in Canyon, Texas, at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 (Homecoming): The Savages host Texas A & M University-Commerce as part of the H o m e c o m i n g festivities. Kickoff is 2:30 .>wG5: Prior to his season with Allen, Atterberry spent four years at Bartlesville High School. While with the Bruins, Artterberry Atterberry moved from defensive backs coach to special teams coordinator over his four-year span. H e will serve as the Savages' secondary coach. A native of Pawhuska, Atterberry w a s a four-year letter earner for the Savages. H e moved into a starting role * M M Y | Football Southeastern, coming off a 73 record in 2002, finished last season ranked N o . 26 in the nation, according to the Football Gazette, and at No. 10 in the official N C A A DII West Region rankings. The Savages have been chosen third in the L S C North preseason coaches poll. The Savages open the season next Saturday, Sept. 6, at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. G a m e time is 7 p.m. Southeastern begins its fourgame h o m e schedule Sept. 20, hosting Angelo State University at 7 p.m. J r' A N S TOMMY MISCELLANEOUS HELP WANTED Deadline to reserve classified T h e Southeastern is looking for space is two weeks prior to the motivated advertising reps for publication date. Classified ads the fall '03 semester. 1 5 % comn o w run 2 0 cents per word. mission. Must be S O S U stuW o r d s are determined by T h e dent & qualify for regular work. Southeastern staff. 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