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McMurry University
The War Whoop
Temporary living arrangements not a problem
B LYNDIE CONNER
WurW hoop Staff
Rumors have started to circulate as
to where students will live once
McMurry gears up to renovate Hunt
and Martin residence halls
Tales of moving into Gold Star liv-
ing in hotels or not having anywhere
to live at all are some of the student-
generated concerns about the upcom-
ing renovations
The McMuiry board of directors has
agreed to let an outsiJe company
C enttiry Development manage Hunt
and Martin residence halls and in
return the company will make exten-
sive renovations to both dorms
Work on Hunt will begin in
December and work on Martin will
follow either in the summer of 2005 or
in December 2005
So what's really going to happen to
our friends in Hunt this winter'
Lecia Hughes dean of students said
they will live in Martin
"We're just now getting done with
student consolidation getting the num-
ber of students actually in the dorms
and next we're going to evaluate she
said
She s ud there is no truth behind
rumors that three or lour guvs will
have to live in one room
"I iv e ears of history indicates that
yes there will be enough rooms avail-
able m Martin in the spring lor Hunt
residents." I lughes s ud Inle no
guarantee can be made right now
Hughes also believes that students uu-
rently occupying single rooms will
likely be able to make the transition
without picking up a roomnute
The goal ol the Residence I lie st ill
is "to make this as seamless i tiansi
lion as possible" Hughes said
Hughes also said that she and the
residence hie stall would apprcciite
any comments or suggestions as well
as questions concerning the current
renovations Hughes even envisions a
hall counsel that nnj address con-
cerns "I d like to h ive a icpresentativc
elected or volunteered Irom each resi-
dence hall ' she said
Hoth dorms should be available
next ugust and once the renovations
are complete one ol the dorms in ly
even become a women's resilience
hall Hughes slid the residence hie
stall thought tint the girls should get
to sh ire in the benefits ol the SS mil-
lion dollar project
A loeiis group was held last
Tliursd i in an eflort to discuss stu-
dent concerns about the project and
student preferences for the renova-
tions Some ideas presented to the
students included coiling on the walls
for a more residential look and adding
new carpet lighting ceilings etc
The rcstrooms will get new fixtures.
including a new shower and flooring
Sinks will be placed in the rooms as
well as in the bathrooms Hopefully
each room also will have a new bed
dresser and desk
The niche students currently have
with a cabinet and some sliding draw-
ers is going to be torn out and
revamped to be used as a place where
students can put their fridges. TV's
and even microwaves
Century plans to totally rewire Hunt
and Martin so tint students living in
those dorms can fin illy enjoy the lux-
ury of a microwave and have more
outlets on the wall
An electronic locking system was
proposed for the doors and a new
microwave and range were considered
lor the kitchen
The lobby is going to be opened up
and new oversized furniture will be
added There were suggestions of
wiring the lobby so that students could
plug in their video gaming systems
and play on the big screen TV's cur-
rently in the donns
A study room was proposed com-
plete w nil computers so that students
could work on computers after the
AI C closes
An idea generally well received by
students was the proposal tor a court-
yard The space between Martin and
Hunt is empty but C enlury
Development has plans to add a sand
volleyball court and hard surface court
as well as add some general I indscap-
mg and tables so that students might
study or converse outside
Ideas were presented to the builders
to add a grill so that students could
grill play volleyb ill and get to know
each other all in one place
The roof even gets some attention in
this project as Century plans to build a
sort of canopy where students can
hang out
Student
dies in
car wreck
McMurry University
student I mmanuel
Any anwu died Sept 26 as
a result ol a car accident
He was a student in the
school ol nursing w ith
plans to someday become
a doctor
Anyanwu is survived
bv his wife Laura and two
children
A funeral mass was
held Saturday at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church
but Anyanwu will be
buried at a later date in
Houston
An account has been
set up at the credit union
to help the family with
funeral expenses If you
would like to make a
don ition please contact
the Religious Life Office
CC 107. 1 xt 4776
New home of the brave
Photo by Tyler Harrell
Jordan Neuman and a football offlcal proudly stand for the National Anthem at Shotwell
Stadium during McMurry's first home game Home games with the exception of
Homecoming are now being played at Shotwell Stadium on Saturday nights
Parking continues
to hassle students
Lenoir presented with award
By EMIL REDENBACII
War Whoop Staff
If you read here that a McMurry profes-
sor known as ' I'acky" won this year's
Patent's Council Outstanding
Admmistrator'Stafl Award most students
wouldn't have a clue who took home the
honor
Dr Beverly Lenoir vice president of
academic affairs may sound more famil-
iar A pack-rat by nature (hence the nick-
name) Dr Lenoir was presented the
annual honor during Family Weekend for
the extra effort she puts forth to help
McMurry students
Dr Lenoir taught at Colleen High
C entral Texas College and Cisco Junior
College before coming to McMurry
where she was a professor and chair of
the Computer Science department and
then director of institutional research and
planning before taking her current vice
president's job
"They've just got
really nice people
here both students
and employees"
Lenoir said of
McMurry. where she
has worked lor 22
years
Dr Lenoir said
watching her mother
go back to college
implanted in her the
importance of educa-
tion and she has tried
to teach her students
that lesson
"1 think one of the
most important things
that we can do to help
better peoples lives is
help them get an education ' I enoir s ud
"I think that can change the world about
as much as anything'
Dr 1 enoir said winning the award had
less to do with her achievements and
Dr Beverly Lenoir
more to do with her atti-
tude '1 think I took a di Her-
ein appro ich when I start-
ed teaching m college
and 1 began to assume that
the students were trying
their best" she s ml
"Now I know that's not
always true but 1 sort of
took that as my underly-
ing assumption rather than
they 're not trying and
rather than giving back a
test and saying " hy are
you so stupid1' It was
more like 'Let me help
you figure out how you
can do better next lime' "
And her final piece of
ad ice to students '
' Ciel whatever help and assistance and
background inform ition and work as
h u d as you can because it's going to
in ike such a dilleieiice in your lite "
By MCOLi: SALERNO
Sports Editor
Many students across cam-
pus have been h mug prob-
lems with the parking situation
at McMurry University
The biggest problems seem
to be w ith finding a place to
pirk while avoiding laculty
and stall parking
The parking confusion is
evident not only by the many
complaints of students but
also by the number ot parking
citations issued
Vcording to Mark Odom.
head of security there have
been 1 78 pirkuig tickets issued
as of Sept 21 This is a rather
high number considering it
marks only about a month alter
the beginning ol fall semester
Students say that parking is
difficult because the signs are
unclear and that the student
paikmg areas are scarce com-
paied to the amount of students
Students are allowed to pirk
only in the areas marked
' Permit Parking Only "
V hat causes some confusion
is that this sign is also posted
under the lacultv and stall park-
ing signs indicating til it stu-
dents can park there only during
specific hours i acuity and
stall park there from 7 a in to 5
p m and then those spots are
open to any vehicles with a
p irking permit
Students claim that a parking
map handed out w ith the park-
ing permits only ads to the con-
tusion This map indicates that
the faculty and staff parking
areas arc marked w ith a sign
reading "Faculty and Staff
Parking Only"
However these particular
signs do not even exist on the
McMurry campus Instead
these signs read simply
' I acuity and Stall "
After establishing where stu-
dents can actually pirk there
then is a problem ol finding a
vacant p irkmg slot So far this
semester more than 700 stu-
dents have obtained Iree park-
What do YOU think...?
. about the parking situation?
"Parking at McMurry is
garbage." Jarrod Schneider
Junior Communication Major
"I don't think there arc
enough spots And the spots
that arc available arc not labeled
well they arc confusing "
Corey Ottmcrs Junior
Communication Major
"There are not enough
parking slots I'll come in late
to the donns and I'll have to
park acres away." Ross
Bennett Freshman Education
Major
"I think that it could be a
lot more organized it's a big
hassle. The spots should be
bigger my truck's already been
hit once " Tyler Zcinert
Sophomore Athletic Training
Major
mg permits
There are 9N5 parking slots
available on campus however
many ol those are f leulty and
stall handicap or loading
ones anil are not available to
students
Many students complain tint
when they arrive at school in
the morning there are no
Permit Parking spices avail-
able Odom adv ises students to
' read the signs' because p irk-
ing tickets are S25 lor the first
oflense and $35 tor subsequent
violations within the academic
year
"II the sign reads 'faculty and
staft'just don't park there park
in the designated permit parking
areas" he said
Any students who are one of
the many who have received a
parking violation have the right
to appeal the citation to the
McMurry Supreme Court
This must be done within five
class days following the d ite of
the citation There have been
approximately 16 tickets
appealed to the Supreme C ourt
thus tar Out of these only
roughly two to three h ive been
dismissed
Former McMurry baseball star makes the big leagues
Hy ALLISON KUTY
Managing Editor
There is no denying the fact that McMurry
University had the best baseball team in the
American Southwest Conference last year With
good coaches an awesome field and outstanding
players McMurry has a lot to be proud ot
Yet when it comes to bragging rights the
accomplishment of former player Josh
Lee being drafted to a major league
baseball team this summer certainly
leaves an unforgettable impression
Lee or as many call him "Lecdo"
started playing in California at the age
of 5 but moved to Abilene at the age
of 9 The multitalentcd athlete went on
to Cooper High School where he let-
tered in football baseball and basket
ball for two years
He says his determination has always been a
result of the influence of his parents who he
calls his role models
Lee decided to bring his talents to McMurry
despite getting offers from higher division
schools He decided that McM was the place
that best suited him and where he'd get good
opportunities to play. He also notes that the
coaches played a role in his decision
"I very athlete dieams ot playing at schools
like UT but I'm happy heie and this school is as
good as you make it" he said
Thioughout his four year career at McMurry
Lee has raked in numerous awards In his first
year he earned the title ol "I reshman of the
Year" Hy the tune his eligibility ran out he was
honored as two time Player ol the Year two time
1st Team All-C onference two time 1st
Team All-Region and All American
Lee also holds the single season
home run record the ASC single season
home run record and the all-time
career home run record at McMurry
Most importantly though is how his
abilities allected the team as a whole
In his freshman year 2001 and senior
year 2004 his leadership capabilities
helped earn the Indians two ASC con-
ference championships
Then in the spring ol 2004 1 ee entered the
Major League Baseball diaft He was picked by
the Detroit Tigers in the 30th round and played
over the summer in I londa
Lee who will play first base for m the Detroit
minor league system notes that the only down-
fall is that this process is slowing down his
schooling He is currently enrolled in this tall
is president of Tri-B the men's
social club and is trying to pur-
sue bnseball lessons tor little
kids
In response to not playing. I ee
said "It's difficult not being out
there now but I'm fulfilling a
dream so it's helping me deal
with it"
Winning two conlcrence cham-
pionships especially the one dur-
ing his senior year were Lee's
favorite McMurry memories He
said that he will miss hanging out
with his Tri-B brothers and the
baseball guys as well as going to
school with BC
When asked how his absence
would allect this year's team he-
Photo by Tyler Harrell modestly replied "I'm the kind
McMurry's Josh Lee reaches (or the ball dur- of player that helps a team If
Ing a spring baseball game. Josh was draft- they grow together they can be
ed by the Detroit Tigers during the summer just as good as last year "
McMurry baseball is lucky to
have had Josh Lee in its program lor the past
four years We wish him the best of luck in his
future career and are proud that he is and forever
will be an Indian
semester but has to
leturn to I londa lor
the spring lie will
then return the next
fall (2005) to gradu-
ate When asked which
player he looks for-
ward to meeting he
responded Jason
Giambi ot the
Yankees
Fortunately Lee
has a younger broth-
er to succeed him
B C Lee w ho is a
sophomore shares a
similarly gilled
pitching anil
"He's a good per-
son to take ov er
where I left oft he-
could easily be just
as good
Lcc also notes that he will miss playing on the
same team as his brother
Though he cannot play with the team he is
still trying to keep himself busy this semester He
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