The WTAMU Men’s soccer team was at home Sunday afternoon for Senior Day as the Buffs took on undefeated and #2 ranked Midwestern State.

MSU showed why it hasn’t lost all season, coming from behind to beat the Buffs 2-1.

WT struck first in the sixth minute

when Martin Fuentes slotted home a pass from Alfredo Chavez to give the Buffs a 1-0 lead. This score remained until halftime.

MSU flexed its offensive muscle in the 68th minute when Paulo Teixeira scored the equalizer for the Mustangs.

WTAMU will conclude its centennial celebration Nov. 12 with two special speakers brought in to commemorate the University’s 100 years.

Commander James Lovell and Flight Director Gene Kranz will be the keynote speakers at the event. Both men are most famous for their involvement with NASA’s Apollo 13 mission.

On April 11, 1970 Apollo 13 was launched towards the moon. The trip was cut short

when an oxygen tank ruptured forcing the spacecraft to return to Earth. On board Apollo 13 were Commander James Lovell, Command Module Pilot John Swigert and Lunar Module pilot Fred Haise.

On earth, Flight Director Gene Kranz, along with his team, had to work hard to get the crew back safely. The crew made it back to Earth on April 17.

“We wanted to make sure that we chose speakers who were respected and had interesting things to say to our students and the community at large,” Dr. Amy Andersen, associate professor of education, said.

The Amarillo Zoo will soon expand into Thompson Park to make room for animals it is currently trying to acquire.

“The decision was made this year that we were going to expand the tiger exhibit and the leopard exhibit,” Larry Offerdahl, director of Parks and Recreation in Amarillo, said. “The exhibits are vacant right now, and we wanted to bring them up to a standard that we would feel it being more of a natural exhibit.”

The new renovations to the Amarillo Zoo are based on a 2003 master plan constructed by the city of Amarillo. The new tiger and leopard exhibits and

renovations are currently underway and are scheduled to be complete by mid-December.

“I am very proud of the recent progress at the Amarillo Zoo,” Debra McCartt, mayor of Amarillo, said. “Over the last several years, I have seen the interest from the city and the community grow for the expansion and revitalization of the zoo.”

Two years ago, the zoo’s only tiger died due to old age. The Amarillo zoo is now looking to obtain two tigers and at least one leopard for their new exhibits, and an anonymous donor is providing the funds for the purchase of the tigers.

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DAVID MERAZStaff Writer

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KRISTEN BLACKSTOCKThe writer’s daughter, Teegan, at the zoo’s herpetarium in May.

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“We are tripling the size of the tiger exhibit,” Offerdahl said. “And we are increasing about 25 percent on the leopard exhibit.”

The Amarillo Zoo began charging customers for the �irst time in the 2009-10 �iscal year. The city collected an estimated $190,000 through these admission fees.

The majority of the $445,000 budget allotted for the capital improvements at the facility this year will be paid by

donors, grants and zoo visitors. Twenty-�ive thousand dollars of that cost is coming from city capital improvements program

revenues.“I think people always like

to see bigger exhibits,” Rhonda Votino, curator of the Amarillo Zoo, said. “I think it’s more

of a person’s perception. The bigger it is they feel more comfortable.”

The Amarillo Zoo has built and added eight new exhibits since 2004, and will also soon begin a $385,000 project for an education center that is currently on the drawing board. Construction on the education center is expected to begin early next year.

“Eventually, if we wanted to keep expanding the zoo, we could probably go to about maybe 25 to 30 acres,” Votino said. “Currently the zoo is about a 15 acre facility. So we could, in the future, double [the size of the zoo].”

The Amarillo Zoo is currently looking to get an accreditation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The accreditation would let customers know that the Amarillo zoo has quality exhibits, quality animal care and educational opportunities.

“The attendance at [the zoo] has continued to grow even with the city charging a nominal entrance fee,” McCartt said. “To me, this says that this community understands the importance of the city zoo, as well as keeping up with the quality of life projects that are so important to our area.”

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KRISTEN BLACKSTOCKThe bear exhibit at the Amarillo Zoo.

Amarillo is continually striving to restore the once prosperous and popular downtown area. A number of projects have been planned and executed in order to complete this goal.

Old buildings have been turned into new commercial suites and condos, a convention-style Mar-riott is planning its grand opening this month at the old Fisk build-ing, and small eateries, shops, and bars are starting to be seen around every corner.

With these accommodations being made, the whereabouts of funding come into play. Beth Duke, executive director of Center City of Amarillo, explains that funding for these projects come from a combination of public and private funding.

“There is a lot of private fund-ing for these projects,” Duke said. “However, incentive programs such as our TIRZ help with the public funding.”

TIRZ is the Tax Increment Re-Investment Zone, which is a developmental tool that captures the projected increase in property tax revenue that is created by development in a de�ined area (downtown), and invests those funds in other public improve-

ments within the zone.“This money basically comes

from the appreciation of property downtown,” Duke said. “TIRZ provides incentives to private de-velopers such as rebates on prop-erty taxes and also makes a grant available to upgrade streetscape.”

TIRZ voted unanimously on Oct. 15 to provide more than $745,000 in construction to im-prove sidewalks and streetscape around the Potter County Court-house. This will have to get ap-proval through Amarillo City Com-mission. This historic building which was build in 1932, takes up the entire block between Taylor and Pierce Street, and between 5th and 6th avenue.

TIRZ is also looking to re-imburse the $46,000-$70,000 installment to complete a new streetscape and sidewalk plan around the new Courtyard Mar-riott.

Kim Campbell, downtown business owner, is very excited about these renovations and thinks it will better the downtown area overall.

“Nothing has been done to the sidewalks since we have been in business,” Campbell said. “Having a nice landscape gives the impres-sion that we are a proud and thriving area, and it makes people feel more welcome.”

Austin Smith, an Amarillo citizen, brings some incite to the apparent concerns with these renovations.

“It is obvious people are trying to make downtown Amarillo better,” Smith said. “From what it sounds like though we are going to have homeless people, dark run-down sidewalks and pollution on one side of the street, and then have businessmen and a clean, well-lit sidewalk on the other.”

Smith however, understands the fact that this restoration effort will not be complete overnight.

“I guess Rome wasn’t built in a day,” Smith said. “You have to start somewhere.”

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The Amarillo Area Foundation Women’s Philanthropy Fund brought in Leigh Anne Tuohy to speak at the Globe News Center on Nov. 4.

Leigh Anne Tuohy is the mother of Michael Oher, the starting left tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. She was brought in to tell her story and explain the bene�its of giving to an individual in need. Liegh Anne saw Michael

walking home from school one day with out a coat and was concerned. She stopped the young boy and asked him what he was doing and he replied, “Going to get warm”. Soon after this, Leigh Anne took Michael in as her own child and raised him to be the man he is today.

The Foundation is a Donor-Driven pooled fund that is established to address the needs of women and children in the Texas Panhandle through impactful grants.

“This is everything I stand for,”

Leigh Anne said, “These people open their hearts and wallets to all kinds of people in need”.

Each member of the Foundation pledges to contribute a minimum of $ 1,000 annually, making them a great contributor to the women and children in the area. All proceeds from this program went to the Foundation along with any donations made during the night. Liegh Anne’s message was simple, “be a giver in life, it’s going to give you so much back.”

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On Nov. 20, Sigma Nu will hold a fundraising event at the WTAMU rodeo arena. Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

“[The purpose of the event is to] raise money for the chapter,” Marcus White, Sigam Nu member, said. “Some of the money will also go to the herdsman.”

The Sigma Nu’s are planning on kicking off the event with a cookout, and then waiting for WT’s mascot, Thunder X, to �inish his business.

“Basically what we’re doing is we’re selling squares, which we will use to

cover the bottom of the arena,” Daniel Hackler, Sigma Nu Treasurer, said. “The herdsmen are letting us use the buffalo, which we will set loose in the arena and wait for him to poop on a square. Whoever bought the number on the square is the winner.”

Students, organizations, local businesses or anyone else interested in buying a square will be able to.Squares are $5 a piece or $20 for �ive squares and the grand prize will be $200 or more.

“This is much different than anything other organizations have done,” Hackler said. “We’re getting to incorporate the buffalo into our fundraising event. It’s really unique.”

CALLIE GRICEStaff Writer

Sigma Nu raises fundsBuffalo chips hit the spot

‘Due Date’ review

Peter Highman, played by Robert Downey Jr., plays an architect that is a just another guy, trying to get home from Atlanta to meet with his wife to witness the birth of their �irstborn child. Peter’s luck takes a turn for the worst after an encounter with Ethan Tremblay, played by Zach Gali�ianakis, and his dog Sunny on his journey home.

Ethan is an emerging actor who thinks he knows it all trying to make his way to Hollywood for an interview with a few pit

stops on the way. After an incident with the rental car, Peter gets a chance to meet with a childhood friend Derryl, played by Jamie Foxx, to �inally get away from Ethan.

Physically and mentally tortured it seems Peter’s goal of making it home is far from realistic especially since he is unable to get rid of Ethan. The long and rest-less trip ends up becoming a learning experience for them. Both are introduced to new experience’s, both good and bad, that will leave them with memories that they will never forget. Check out the comedic movie ‘Due Date’ in the-aters now.

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FRANKIE SANCHEZ The Sigma Nu house is located on 4th Avenue.

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Turnovers cost Buffs upset bid against ACU#14 Bu�s let #2 Wild Cats slip away

The #14 ranked WTAMU Buffs were back at home Nov. 6 taking on #2 ranked and undefeated Abilene Christian.

Despite holding a 14-point lead late on, WT wasn’t able to put ACU away as the Wildcats escaped with a 42-35 victory.

WT struck first midway through the first quarter when the Buffs went on a 13 play drive that covered 80 yards with Quarterback Taylor Harris connecting with Tyson Williams for a 25-yard touchdown strike. With 9:56 left in the first quarter it was 7-0 Buffs.

ACU responded immediately on the ensuing kickoff. Caleb Withrow gave ACU prime field position at the WT 10-yard line. However, the Buffs defense stood strong and held the Wildcats to a 29-yard field goal from Morgan

Lineberry. The score was 7-3 with 8:20 left in the first quarter.

On the Buffs next possession, Harris was intercepted by James

Williams who returned the ball down to the WT 27-yard line. WT’s defensive line put together a brilliant goal-line stand to keep the score at 7-3. The Buffs couldn’t do much with the possession and punted the ball away.

After an ACU punt, Brittain Golden gave WT excellent field position near midfield. With a personal foul penalty tacked on

to the end of the run, the Buffs were in business. But, things went bad in a hurry when Harris was picked off for the second time by Williams again at the ACU 7-yard line.

The Wildcats ensuing drive covered 93 yards in 11 plays,

culminating with a 21-yard field goal from Lineberry to make it 7-6 Buffs with 10:59 left in the first half.

Just before halftime, WT increased their lead. Harris found Tyson Williams near the sidelines and he fought off numerous ACU defenders en route to a 23-yard touchdown. With 1:33 left before halftime the score was 14-6 Buffs. ACU missed a field goal right at the halftime whistle and the score remained 14-6 at the half.

On their first possession of the second half, ACU drove 80 yards down the field with Quarterback Mitchell Gale scoring from 2-yards out to make the score 14-13 Buffs with 10:28 left in the third quarter.

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FRANKIE SANCHEZCaleb Randolph after an interception which led to a touchdown.

The WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team played their last game of the regular season Saturday against the Angelo State Lady Rambelles.

ASU fought hard and put every-thing they had into the game, but it was not enough to beat the surging Lady Buffs.

In the �irst set there were nine ties and �ive lead changes. Tied 16-16, ASU scored three consecutive points to go up 19-16 until Junior Keidra Williams put a stop to their rally with a kill. The turning point of the set came when WT was down 22-20. Fresman Ashley Davis re-corded her seventh kill of the set to give WT a 25-23 �irst set win.

WT came out quick in the second set to take a 3-0 lead. WT held a 7-2 lead after ASU committed an attack error, which forced them to call timeout. The Lady Buffs went on a 9-1 run to take a commanding 16-4 lead. The Lady Rambelles never quite found their rhythm and lost the second set 25-14.

The third set started much like the �irst. Both teams were trad-ing points early as WT jumped to an early 13-10 lead. ASU made it a two point game at 17-15, but never came any closer as the Lady Buffs �inished the �inal set with an 8-4 run to win 25-19.

Junior Erika Dupree recorded her 20th double-double of the season

with a match high 33 assists and 14 digs. Senior Lauren Thedford led the Lady Buffs with 16 digs.

Sophomore Stormi Lancaster raecorded nine kills in the match.a

WT clinches their 16th overall and �ifth straight regular- season Lone Star Conference title with the victory. Their record stands at 24-8 overall and a perfect 14-0 in LSC play. WT extended their NCAA re-cord winning streak over conference opponents to 80 games.

The Lady Buffs will be the No. 1 seed in the upcoming LSC champi-onship and will host the tournament which begins, Nov. 11.

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Midwestern took the lead in the 78th minute when VcMor Eligwe fired his shot off the crossbar and into the net giving the Mustangs a 2-1 lead. WT was unable to find the equalizer and the clock counted them out giving Midwestern the victory.

This contest proved to be physical as 29 fouls were called between the two teams with nine yellow cards issued as well.

Sebastian Furness made three saves in the match for the Buffs bringing his overall record to 11-6-1 overall and 4-4 in LSC play.

WT will now await its postseason fate as the announcement for the NCAA tournament will be made later this week.

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WT responded with a six play 78-yard drive which culminated with a 20-yard screen pass to Brittain Golden for the touchdown. After the extra point attempt was blocked the score was 20-13. The Buffs secondary then got in on the action. Caleb Randolph stepped in front of an ill-advised pass from Mitchell to intercept and return it 76-yards for the touchdown making the score 27-13 with 4:30 left in the third quarter.

ACU’s turnover machine struck again late in the third quarter. Backed up in his own end zone, Taylor Harris was hit and fumbled the ball, to which Martin Jones recovered at the four yard-line. The Wildcats scored on the next play thanks to Daryl Richardson making the score 27-20 with 2:15 left in the third quarter.

WT’s next possession was stopped again by an interception and it was James Williams again

as he gave the Wildcats great �ield position going into the fourth quarter.

ACU tied the game early in the fourth quarter as Gale connected with Edmund Gates for a 51-yard touchdown reception to tie the game at 27-27.

WT responded with a 14-play, 80

yard drive that resulted in an 11-yard touchdown pass from Harris to Tyson Williams to give the Buffs

a 34-27 lead with 9:05 left in the fourth quarter.

ACU struck back with 4:51 left in the game as Richardson scored from 7-yards out to tie the game at 34-34.

The Wildcats completed their comeback late in the fourth quarter. ACU drove right down the �ield and took 2:53 off the clock to take the

lead thanks to a 23-yard touchdown from Richardson to give ACU a 41-34 lead with a minute left.

WT’s Hail Mary towards the end zone as time expired was knocked down, giving ACU a thrilling 41-34 victory.

QB Taylor Harris went 39-50 passing for 446 yards and four touchdowns. Tyson Williams had 13 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns. With Brittain Golden totaling 126 yards receiving and two touchdowns as well.

WT will now prepare to face East Central on Nov, 13 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

WT Cross Country competes at LSC ChampionshipsRunners will soon know if they qualify for the NCAA Regional

The WTAMU men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the LSC Championships held in Abilene, Texas this past weekend.

The Lady Buffs finished ninth overall as a team.

Sophomore Jessica Blakeley led the way for WT in 22nd place, followed by junior Allie Reyna in 26th place. Freshman Amber Moore was close behind in 29th place. Sophomore Aries Bazaldua finished in 40th place with Brieana Garcia rounding

out the results in 71st place. The Buffs came in with

an eighth place finish overall.

Freshman Luke Irwin had the best finish of the day for WT coming in 11th place overall. Seniors Thomas Harris and Rolando Vasquez came

in 24th and 44th places respectively. Juniors Ray Sparkman and Andrew Striley clocked in at 61st and 64th places respectively. Freshman Hayden Hook finished in 73rd overall, followed by sophomore Michael Janousek in 76th. Junior

Jarred Murray rounded out the results in 79th place.

Runners who qualified for the NCAA Regional will compete Nov. 20 in Warrensburg, MO. The announcement of qualified runners will take place later this week.

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Brittain Golden scores after a 20 yard run into the end zone.FRANKIE SANCHEZ

SPORTS QUIZBy Chris Richcreek

1. In 2009, New York Yankees became the third A.L. team in the decade to have seven players hit 20 or more home runs in the same season. Name either of the previous two teams to do it.2. When Hideki Matsui had six RBIs in a World Series game for the New York Yankees in 2009,

whose record did he tie?3. Who holds the NCAA Division I record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season?4. In 2009, Orlando’s Dwight Howard became the youngest person to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award at 23 years, 4 months. Who had been the youngest?5. Who is the only NHL player to be in the Stanley Cup �inals three

consecutive years (2008-10) with a different team each time?6. Kyle Busch set a NASCAR record in 2010 for most wins in a season in the Nationwide Series. Who had held the former mark with Busch at 10?7. In 2010, tennis player Rafael Nadal won his 18th ATP World Tour Masters 100 tournament title. Whose record did he break? Answers

1. The 2000 Toronto Blue Jays and 2005 Texas Rangers.2. Bobby Richardson of the New York Yankees, in 1960.3. Ricky Dobbs of Navy had 27 in 2009.4. San Antonio’s Alvin Robertson was 23 years, 9 months old when he won it in 1986.

5. Marian Hossa (Pittsburgh, 2008; Detroit, 2009; Chicago, 2010).6. Sam Ard, in 1983.7. Andre Agassi had 17 victories in Masters events.

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Students can support recycling e�ortsThe 3Rs toward a greener campus

The new recycling program to make WTAMU a greener campus is a valuable initiative that, nevertheless, is little compared to what we all can do to catch up with the demands of our current times.

There are several approaches to a more sustainable way of life. The European Waste Hierarchy, for example, comprises �ive steps: prevention, reuse, recycle, recovery and disposal, and is included in the legislation of several countries. However, a simpler way to start doing something to assure a better future is to remember a simple term: the 3Rs.

The 3Rs refers to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Reduce means to consume less. It can be applied by buying only what we know we are going to use or by buying bigger amounts of something in a single package instead of few amounts using several of them. For example, we can buy a big bottle of yogurt instead of the six-pack. Even if the amount of liquid of the six cups equals that of the bottle, the material used for the containers are much more for the six cups together. To walk instead of driving, carpooling or to shut the tap while soaping the dishes are also practical ways to use less.

Reusing refers to the possibility of �inding another use for something that, theoretically, ful�illed its purpose. Bottles and plastic packages are good examples of this. But second hand clothes and furniture are also common ways to implement it. What must be taken into account is that almost anything we are throwing away could be useful for somebody else. So, we better think twice before taking it to the trash can.

Recycling is a misunderstood concept. Actually, the name of the program at WTAMU makes us think that we are recycling. But we are only separating. Recycling consists of more processes like classi�ication and reprocessing, which is different

according to each type of material. The �irst separation is between organics and inorganics. The organics can be used to produce compost and energy. The inorganics are separated again in papers, metals, plastics and glass. Some other materials should be especially treated because they are dangerous, toxic or poisonous, as those from hospitals or tanneries. Later on, there must be a thorough classi�ication, compaction, transportation, and �inally, the reprocessing to change the material’s physical properties and make new products. WT separates materials to be recycled, but the actual recycling is done by KB Recycling.

According to Bryan Glenn, director of Purchasing and Inventory Services of WT, the recycling program marks “a new era of recycling at WT”. Central supply provides boxes to of�ices for them to deposit recyclable paper that will be picked up every Monday morning by the company K&B recycling with which WT has partnered for this program. In a Sep. 28, 2010 communication, Gary Barnes, vice president for Business and Finance, informs that with the program WT have saved 16.281 trees as well as 361.8 galloons of oil, 5969.7 galloons of water, and 3618 kw of energy. But, in another communication of Oct. 25, 2010, we understand that �igures

are not carefully measured. In spite of having collected only 43% more paper, the trees saved jumped to 629% more, while, ironically, saving 37% less oil.

Regardless of the real data, the truth is that there is little being done in WT. Despite the opportunities to reduce waste that digital technologies offer, the consumption of paper at WT has not suffered signi�icant reduction in the last years. (See graphic).

21,482,116 pages have been printed from 2004 to 2009 at WT only in printers reporting to the IT

department at the HELC. It seems like this year the amount will be superior to the 3.8 million of 2009. By the way, 205,588 jobs were printed from Aug. 25 to Nov. 4. As we all know each one of them, prints an additional page to identify the user. Is it possible that an educational community of more than 7,000 people �igure out a solution to save the trees that those pages sacri�ice? It would be more ef�icient if every student put their name on the items they are planning on printing, so that the HELC does not have to print off an extra page identifying who the print job belongs to.

Moreover, professors can encourage students to send digital papers or to print on the reverse of used ones. We can carpool more often and be more disciplined in separating trash. Wasting resources means fewer trees, less water and uglier landscapes, but also higher living costs. WT as a source of knowledge and research, and Canyon with its strategic location are called to take a lead in the green industry of the future. A common strategic plan can make it work. It is time to start taking serious measures to improve our behaviors. It is in our hands to turn this issue into a great opportunity.

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ANDRES DIAZHELC separates printouts by student name.

Graph based on IT data shows consumption of paper at WT has not been reduced signi�cantly.

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The centennial convocation committee choose the astronauts because they felt that they would be able to show the students valuable lessons.

“We felt that Lovell and Kranz could talk about the kind of teamwork and problem solving skills still needed when a crisis arises,” she said.

Lovell and Kranz will both speak about the successful failure of the Apollo 13 mission and how they had to work as a team in order to get the crew back to earth.

“They will emphasize how the team in space and the team on the ground had to work together to solve the problems they encountered so that the astronauts would be able to come home,” Andersen said.

A special centennial convocation committee organized the event as a closing celebration for WT’s centennial celebration. This year

is also the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission.

“The centennial convocation committee has been planning this for at least a year and a half,” Tim Vela, student body president, said.

The centennial convocation will be Friday, Nov. 12 at the First United Bank Center at 7 p.m. Dr. O’Brien will give a brief welcome and the WT symphony will play a musical selection. All WT students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the free event. The event is also open to the general public.

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Ce n t e n n i a l H a l l t o accommodate studentsAnticipated to be ready for fall 2011

In an effort to accommodate more students and for the allowance of more students to live on campus, the Centennial Hall is being built.

The $32 million project broke ground on Aug. 3 and is anticipated to be ready for students in the fall of 2011.

According to Don Albrecht, vice president of student affairs, the University’s current facilities are unable to accommodate an increase of students and some of the current facilities need to be replaced, as they can no longer be maintained to meet the University’s needs.

“With the need to replace some of our housing and accommodate our expected growth, new facilities are essential,” Albrecht said. “[the]Centennial Hall is the first phase of several that are being planned to meet our housing needs.”

Albrecht said that part of the

University’s Strategic Plan is for more students to live on campus.

“Research shows that students who live on campus are more likely to graduate, get involved and take advantage of support programs,” he said. “All around, it leads to greater student success and degree completion, and enhances campus life.”

The floor plans have been completed and the furniture plans are currently being finalized.

According to Jon Behrens, director of Residential Living, the furniture for the Centennial Hall will cost approximately $700,000.

“The furniture plan is huge,” Behrens said. “We’re always trying to come up with ways to create more space.”

Behrens said a committee of students was involved in selecting furniture so they were able to decide what they liked best.

The rooms will have pedestal style desks and loftable beds, which give students the option to raise the mattress, to maximize space.

The furniture is also moveable so students will be able to individualize their rooms to meet their needs.

Centennial Hall will have multiple study lounges, three rooms with flat panel TVs for gaming purposes and a multi-purpose room with many features of a smart classroom, such as a flat screen television, DVD player and sound system, and can also function as a theatre room.

“We want students to feel like

they can get out of their rooms, so we’ve created more reasons,” Behrens said. “For students to be successful, they need to interact.”

The Centennial Hall was specifically designed from freshmen and sophomores, but is open to everyone, Behrens said.

The Centennial Hall will also house the Residential Living Offices.

“This will centralize RHA, but also makes us close to the residential halls,” Behrens said. “We want to make sure we’re not interfering with student life, so we’ll be in an isolated corner.”

Behrens said that Centennial Hall is designed for flexibility for the future.

“If you don’t look at where you’re going, you might end up somewhere you don’t want to be,” Behrens said.

Albrecht said the design for the Centennial Hall is thought to be the model for future housing projects.

“I hope that it is well received and meets the needs of our residents when it opens as well as long into the future.”

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Tartuffe mocksComedy shows hypocrisy

WTAMU’s theatre department will be staging Tartuffe, a comedy by Moliere, as its third play of the season.

Stephen Crandall, new assistant professor of theatre, is directing the comedy. Crandall noted that there are several reasons why Tartuffe is a choice play for students to perform.

“Moliere is a well known comedic playwright,” Crandall said. “The productions here are an extension of the training [actors] receive in the classroom.”

Crandall, a WT alum, was a student to the people who are now his colleagues. He noted that this has been an easy transition.

“It’s been a really easy adjustment,” Crandall said. “I’ve been away for long enough and I’ve gained additional skills. I feel like I can be a colleague instead of a student.”

Crandall said that the theatre professors have been welcoming to him as he starts his role as a faculty member. The students in his production, such as Sam Green, say they want to make sure Tartuffe is a show to remember.

“It’s really exciting to be in his first production because we want him to look good,” Green said. “It’s good to see him growing as a professor and actor at the same time.”

Green, who plays Flipote, said the satirical nature of Tartuffe requires the actors to portray their characters in a slightly different fashion.

“We definitely have to be bigger than what we usually are,” Green said. “We [have to act] more extravagant than usual.”

Fellow cast member Brandon Upton, who plays Monsieur Loyal, agreed that acting for a satire is different than acting for a realistic piece. He also said that the time frame and locale that the play is set in, changes the requirements on the actors.

“The difference is you have to take on a whole new set of mannerisms,” Upton said. “You have a set status quo your set to work with in 17th century France. You have things that are socially acceptable and things that aren’t.

Crandall said that the play is split between the actions of Orgon and Tartuffe, the two main characters.

“From the beginning, I feel like the story is centered around two individuals,” Crandall said. “The story is a parallel story of Orgon’s extremism and fanaticism and then Tartuffe represents Moliere’s attack on hypocrisy.

The play will run Nov. 11-13, Nov. 17-20 in the Branding Iron Theatre with the show starting at 7:30 p.m.

KATELYN GARRITYAssistant Editor

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