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University Press • Wednesday, April 8,1998 • Page 2
Blues
man
Joe Mendoza, left,
from the band
Little Ray, sits in
with the Alley Cats
at Andrews on
Proctor street on
Saturday. The
concert was part
of Port Arthur’s
annual Blues Fest.
Coach-
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finalists are current Northern Iowa assis-
tant coach Kevin Boyle and Indian Hills
Community College head coach Terry
Carroll.
Northern Iowa is a member of the
Missouri Valley Conference. Illinois State
represented the Missouri Valley in this
year’s NCAA tournament and was a No. 9
seed. Illinois State upset Tennessee in the
first round before losing to PAC-10 power
Arizona in the second round.
South Alabama, the Sun Belt’s tourney
entry, was seeded 12th, and Nicholls State,
the winner of the Southland where Lamar
is headed next season, was seeded 16th.
Neither South Alabama nor Nicholls State
managed a tournament win.
Northern Iowa is searching >for a
replacement for Eldon Miller, who
resigned on March 3.
Giovanine said he is flattered to be on
the head coaching wish list of a Missouri
Valley school. He said such a request
speaks well for the Lamar program.
The coach said he is hoping to learn a lot
about the Northern Iowa program during
his visit next week. He said he has heard
they are building a new basketball facility.
Giovanine was inked to a one-year con-
tract extension on March 20. In his five
years at Lamar, his Cardinals have ran up a
63-84 mark.
This past season, the Cards posted their
second straight winning record, finishing
15-14. The Cards also posted two postsea-
son victories in the Sun Belt tournament,
the first postseason wins for the school in a
decade.
Johnson
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Humanity, served as president of the
Association of Texas Colleges and
Universities from 1982 to 1983.
Urbanovsky said Johnson would prob-
ably not enter his name as a candidate for
the permanent position as president.
Johnson earned his doctoral degree in
history from the University of Oklahoma
in 1963. He earned his master’s degree in
history from the University of Houston in
1959. In 1992, Stephen F. Austin State
University renamed its basketball arena
the William R. Johnson Coliseum. The
facility was opened in 1974 and had been
known as SFA Coliseum until the
renaming.
Springfest-*-
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go ahead and put it in their minds that Lamar is a
good school,” he said, “and then they’ll definitely
consider us when they’re a senior.”
Students were able to talk with faculty and
staff members to see what is offered from var-
ious departments during the academic and
technical display, Martin said.
Seminars offered throughout the day
focused on how to prepare students for the
college experience. They included presenta-
tions from admissions, financial aid, housing,
scholarships, orientation, telephone registra-
tion and the President and Mrs. Cottle.
During the sessions titled “For men only”
and “For women only,” the Cottles spoke
about the importance of becoming involved in
student life on campus, Martin said.
“Tips for success” gave students a chance to
find out how to accomplish things on campus,
Martin said. He also said the financial aid ses-
sion was one that parents found beneficial.
Students were also offered a carnival
atmosphere outside during the organization
fair.
“If any students wanted any information
about any organizations, we had representa-
tives there to talk about those things,” Martin
said.
Valarie Durham, assistant director of stu-
dent organization services, said that her por-
tion of Springfest was to get the organizations
out there in full swing with many activities
“And that’s what we accomplished,” she
said. “I was very excited about the student
organization fair. It was great and I really felt
good about all of the activities.”
She said organizations gave out items rang-
ing from “gak” to snow cones, condoms to
candy and brochures to highlighters.
“I saw where the fair was well attended, and
they received a lot of information,” Durham
said. “And so you could walk away feeling
that you had a lot of giveaways out there.”
Durham said that, for the first time, the LU
Student AIDS Awareness Organization par-
ticipated in the fair, which had to restock its
table two or three times.
“So we had a great group out there — a real
diverse group,” she said.
At least 32 registered organizations partici-
pated in the fair.
“I feel real good about our organizations
for them taking the time out on a beautiful
Saturday to spend time at Lamar University,”
Durham said, “and having the pride in the
institution and in their organization to show-
case what that organization has for prospec-
tive students. To me that says a whole lot.”
UPbriefs
Toast to Leadership scheduled
The SGA Toast to Leadership banquet will be held April 17 at 6 p.m.
on the eighth floor of Gray Library. Student organizations are encour-
aged to check their boxes and reserve space by April 10, Shelilah Dean,
spokesperson, said.
Frank Jolley Award nominations are due today and should be turned
in to 211 Setzer Student Center, Dean said. For more information, see
the SGA bulletin board in the Setzer Student Center.
Research organization seeks members
The Lamar Undergraduate Research Organization is looking
for undergraduate students interested in joining. The organiza-
tion held its first meeting on April 2 and will hold its next meet-
ing on April 17 at 1 p.m. in the Chemistry Building Library. The
goal of the organization is to enhance the quality of education
through research and facilitate undergraduate research that helps
both the student and professor. For more information, call 880-
8043.
Deadlines for submitting announcements for UPbriefs is noon the day
one week prior to publication. Announcements are run as space
allows — no exceptions. Press release forms are available for organi-
zation reporters in the UP office, 200 Setzer Student Center.
Information may be mailed to P.O. Box 10055, Beaumont 77710 or
faxed to 880-8735.
Fight
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when someone refuses to
leave after being told to leave
by a police officer.
“There were no reported
injuries,” Fontenot said. “No
one came in afterward to file
charges against each other.”
There were more than 100
people at Mirabeau’s when
the incident occurred.
Capacity of the room is set at
200.
“Luckily we had enough
people on duty to handle the
incident,” Fontenot said. “We
did not have to call in outside
assistance.”
Karen Thomas, director of
the Setzer Student Center,
said that she would not com-
ment on the incident.
Eric Scott, president of
Omega Psi Phi, said he would
not speak on the record con-
cerning the fight.
Bobby Lester, Omega Psi
Phi adviser, could not be
reached.
Correction
In the April 3 issue of the University Press, we mis-
takenly identified the chair of the Texas State
University System Board of Regents.
The current chairman is Craig -Vittitoe.
1998 SGA Election Candidates
Student Body President
Candidate Name:
Major:
Classification:
Hometown:
Brian Hurtado
Chemistry
Senior
Sugarland
Platform: Being the student director of peer advisor and orientation has
given me experience in planning, organizing, and facilitating various
workshops and leadership programs. It has also taught me how to build
and work with a team. I have attended many leadership seminars and
feel confident that I can accomplish any goals that I set for myself and
student government, which means that we build a cohesive team with
SGA execs, the student senate, representatives, faculty and staff.
Together we can accomplish anything.
Candidate Name:
Major:
Classification:
Hometown:
Todd Loupe
Psychology
Junior
Groves
Platform: Next year is going to be an important time for Lamar
University. Not only is it our 75th anniversary, but we are also search-
ing for a new president to replace Dr. Cottle. It is important that the
students are well represented during this transitional phase. As presi-
dent of the Student Government Association, I will work with the stu-
dents and our new Lamar University president to make sure our wishes
are carried out. Finally, I would love to make rumors of football return-
ing to Lamar become a reality.
Student Government Vice President
Candidate Name:
Major:
Classification:
Hometown:
Kate Kelso
Communication
Sophomore
Des Moines, Iowa
Platform: I came to school at Lamar in the fall of ’96. Since that time, I have made a personal goal to become as
involved as I possibly can in campus life. Through this involvement, I gained many leadership skills that I am
confident would aid in the position of Student Government vice president. I am proud to be a Lamar University
student, and I believe that my commitment to get involved proves that as fact. Vision, integrity, competence and
inspiration guide my life. If you value these also, vote for Kate for Student Government vice president.
Other Positions
Senator-at-large
Name: Gabriel Crosby
Major: History
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Beaumont
Platform: Wanting to be more
involved, I was elected to serve as
a Senator-at-large and named
chairman of the student affairs
committee. With your support, I
want to continue working for the
interests of the students.
Although I cannot promise to
solve every problem, I will do my
best to address any and all con-
cerns you may have.
Senator-at-large
Name: Judy Morris
Major: Criminal Justice
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Beaumont
Platform: I am running for senator-
at-large for the 1998-99 school year.
This would be a great opportunity
to get Involved and voice student
opinions concerning important
issues on campus. Students should
vote for me because I believe in get-
ting the job done.
Senator-at-large
Name: Tish Parker
Major. Political Science
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Fort Hood
Platform: 1 enjoy going to Lamar
University and I want our university to
be a major source of pride in the sur-
rounding community. Lamar University
has many positive aspects and those
aspects need to be brought to the atten-
tion of all those in Southeast Texas. I
believe that student fees should be kept
in check. I believe in a user-friendly
financial aid department. If I had a wish
list for the development of Lamar, 1
would like to see a nine-hole golf course
in our future. Vote for me, and I will
work hard to achieve these goals.
Senator for the
College of Arts &
Sciences
Name: Kyle Cottle
Major: Pre-med
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Beaumont
Platform: 1 have been and will
continue to serve the interests of
the College of Arts & Sciences
with Cardinal pride and dedica-
tion.
Setzer Student Center Governing Board Positions
Chair
Name: Chris Carter
Major: Political Science
Classification: Junior
Hometown: San Antonio
Member-at-large
Name
Major:
Heather Bigelow
Health Sciences
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Port Neches
Member-at-large
Name: Jennifer Whitson
Major: Nursing
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Sugarland
Platform: The experience 1 obtained in my previous positions has given me the skills to
effectively serve as your Setzer Student Center governing board chair. The SSC should be
the focal point of student life. I hope to use my term in office to ensure that the SSC is as
student friendly as possible. Having graduated from Converse Judson High School in San
Antonio and moved to Beaumont to attend Lamar, I have invested a tremendous amount of
time and effort into this university. 1 believe my time will be appropriately utilized by serv-
ing you as Setzer Student Center governing board chair. Thank you for taking the time to
read my biography, and 1 hope you will take the time to vote.
Platform: 1 am currently working as office secretary for the Student
Government Association and am tunning for the position of Setzer Student
Center governing board member-at-large. With my continued experience in
SGA, I have acquired the skills that will ensure my success in this position. I
would appreciate your votes so I can work for the betterment of tire SSC and
the university.
Platform: 1 hope you will vote for me as Setzer Student Center governing board
member-at-large.
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