Honors student Bailee Russell, nursing science major, went to the Cameron College’s Oklahoma College Research Day Nov. 4 and presented her presentation poster entitled “Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Pseudomonas and Bacillus Commonly Found at Shallow Depths of an Urban Ecosystem.”

Russell’s research entailed sampling the soil in and around RSC to see if then nitrogen-fixing bacterium could be found within the grounds of the college.

Studying the work of Sergei Winogradsky, founder of soil microbiology, helped Russell to determine whether or not the RSC campus has any of the nitrogen-fixing organisms. She also compared the soil

of the RSC campus samples to those that Winogradsky found in Russia in the late 1800s to early 1900s.

The study of soil microbiology has helped farmers throughout the world, by providing nitrogen-fixing organism that are mixed into bio-fertilizers to help to produce crops in areas where the soil is dry and less fertile.

“It was an honor to accompany Bailee to this event and see her represent RSC. She did an excellent job presenting her ideas to those in attendance,” Toni Castillo, professor of English said.

According to Cameron University, the number of poster presentations has grown to more than 660 with more than 1200 students, faculty and guests in attendance this year.

The Oklahoma College Research Day at Cameron College is an annual

event in which colleges all throughout Oklahoma participate. The event is held to encourage college students to develop and produce original works that extends beyond what is demanded in the classroom.

This is the reason for the Honors program. It allows students who are interested in a particular piece of knowledge to take it to the next level and form a specialized piece of knowledge that is of their own work. The honors program also gives students a goal and sense of pride in accomplishing their set goals. Moreover, graduating with honors looks good on a job application and resume.

“Honors work should be engaging and transformative,” Castillo said. The course work for those who choose to take on the challenge of being a student in the Honors program is the

same. The difference is in the level of

critical thinking students put into their projects. “It gives students a chance to implement the knowledge they gain in their everyday life,” Castillo said.

Other colleges in Oklahoma also participate in the Oklahoma College Research Day. Mar. 31, Research Day at the Capitol showcased college student’s research studies in the rotunda of the Oklahoma Capitol building.

OU held their awards luncheon for the participants of their Research Day Apr. 19; with 70 graduate students participating. OSU’s Veterinary Health Sciences hosted the annual Phi Theta Kappa Research Day March 31, with 70 graduate students, residents, and interns participating.

IN THIS ISSUE:

...Page 2• Kidding About Ratings• News Briefs

...Page 3• RSC Choir• New Ice Skating Rink• Campus Chat

...Page 4• Government Heavy Handed

...Page 5• Dwarfism Genes• A Romance for The Ages

...Page 6• Shave Lives• Diary of a Fanatic

...Page 7• Movie Review: Hugo• Trends: Midnight Mania

...Page 8• Weekly Event Calendar• Weekly Puzzles

NEWSYour Rose State College news-magazine, serving the campus since 1972

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e XLI, Issue 12

Dec. 2, 2011

O k l a h o m a U n d e r g r a d u a t e R e s e a r c h D a y i n s p i r e s s t u d e n t s t o a s p i r e

Bailee Russell presents her findings at Cameron College’s Oklahoma College Research Day. Rose Sate College is in the flight path of the planes from Tinker Air Force Base. Because of the high levels of nitrogen oxides released as waste from the planes, one would expect the Rose Sate soil to consist mainly of soil bacteria capable of nitrogen-fixation and denitrification, and possibly members of the Azotobacter Family. Photo provided by Professor Toni Castillo

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

When “Breaking Dawn: Part 1” was released to the eagerly awaiting masses, a small problem arose: small children. “Breaking Dawn: Part 1” first garnered an R-rating for the sex scene and graphic birth scene fans have so eagerly anticipated. In order to maintain the target audience, the scenes were reshot and recut to get a PG-13 rating. The question is, are 13-year-olds mature enough to witness some of the harsh adult themes in movie? The answer should be no.

While some would argue that the oversexed and violent reality shows which flood TV channels may desensitize younger children, 13 still may be too immature to see a movie even if its rated appropriate for them to see.

The PG-13 of today is drastically different from the PG-13 of 2000. More body parts are shown, language is more explicit, and blood has reached new levels. Even with

the particularly gruesome death of a major character, if “Underworld” (2003) had been made a year ago, it would have been PG-13; instead of the R it was given.

If a 13-year-old is not mature enough to view a PG-13 film, then bringing an even younger child to a movie may even be more concerning. The imagery and sounds are more upsetting to a smaller child, and moviegoers do not want a movie made for an older audience interrupted by the cries of a small child.

As highly anticipated as the “Breaking Dawn: Part 1” release was, bringing a 3-year-old to the screening is hardly prudent. Yet, that is exactly what happened. Small children obviously under the age of 13 ran around the auditoriums that were filling up the midnight premiere. The attention span of a small child is not large enough to wait for 4 or more hours

for a movie. Thus, the games and yelling begin. Tempers fray and what was once an anticipatory, excited atmosphere gains the undercurrents of irritation.

While understanding that some parents may have no choice other than to bring their children with them, is it really the right decision to bring them to a midnight premiere? Or maybe even opening weekend, where the crowds are still large and excited for such a large release?

So, while understanding the excitement, please refrain from bringing small children to a movie clearly not appropriate for them, but especially one that is sitting on a basis of a huge fan base that has waited for years to see the latest addition to a series of movies.

Three Mo’ Tenors 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Performing Arts TheatreThe singing group Three Mo’ Tenors will perform Tuesday, as a part of Rose State Live. The tenors of Three Mo’ Tenors developed a musical repertoire with astonishing breadth. They mastered not only operatic music, but also jazz, blues, soul, Broadway, rock, new school, world, gospel and spirituals as well. Three Mo’ Tenors showcases the extraordinary versatility of African-American tenors.

Pegasus deadline extended!Dec. 10 is the new due date for entries.Students can bring in their original poetry, short stories, photography, and art for a chance to have it incorporated into the annual Pegasus production. The book will be released during the Spring 2012 semester, and will be available for purchase to the RSC community. For more information please contact: Theresa Walther twalther@rose.edu 733-7513, Susan Dawson-O’Brien sdawson@rose.edu 733-7518.

Adopted School Holiday Party10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dec. 9, Main Dining RoomOur adopted schools, Telstar and Willowbrook, first grade students will be on campus to celebrate the holidays and get to meet Santa. If you would like to donate or contribute to the holiday party please contact Student Activities at 733-7376 or by email at kharzman@rose.edu, or efisher@rose.edu. Cash donations will be used to buy and school supplies for the children.

24 Works on Paper 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekdays, RSC Communications Center LobbyThe traveling artist exhibit will be in the Communications Center Lobby till Dec. 14. The 24 Works on Paper exhibition features 24 artists from 8 Oklahoma cities. All artworks are on paper and include media such as printmaking, drawing, painting and photography. The 2011 guest juror is Louise Siddons.

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OpiniOn2 December 2, 2011

EDITORIAL

News Briefs

Kidding around with ratings

Charles Bloom illustration of person in a movie theater, but he is blindfolded and his ears are plugged because the content may be too adult for him. Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

In Focus

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Campus Chat: What is your favorite Christmas song, movie or T.V. special?

“My favorite Christmas movie is ‘Home Alone,’

because it’s awesome and the little kid is funny.”

Tori Atkinson,Nursing Major

“My favorite song is ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful.’ It draws us all together with

Christ, and the true reason for Christmas.”

Phil Troutman,Part-time Academic Advisor

Carla Robison,Student Success Center

Coordinator

“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It shows that even if you’re different you can overcome adversity and be special in your own way.”

Shawn Ogle,Physical Therapy Major

“A Christmas Story, because it’s funny to watch them

get their tongues stuck on flagpoles.”

By: Chelsea Ratterman, Tracie Bullen

Those interested in a unique wintertime experience, may want to try Midwest City’s newest fun spot: the ice skating rink. The rink is officially named “Chick-fil-A at Midwest City presents Holiday Ice” and is located in the Midwest City Town Square.

While technically not made of ice, the rink is actually made of a plastic polymer (similar to a cutting board) and then sprayed with a friction reducing spray. This will make skating possible in all types of weather.

The rink opened Nov. 25, and

will stay open until Jan. 8. It is open seven days a week, but will be closed Christmas Day. The hours of operation are 4 - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 - 10 p.m. on Fridays, and 12 - 10 p.m. on weekends.

Cost for General Admission is $6, which includes skate rental or $3 without. Tickets for the military are $5 and children ages 5 and under are $3.

For more information about the rink, please contact the Midwest City Parks and Recreation Department at (405) 739-1293.

Midwest City “ice” rink finally opens

Slip and slide ice rink allows adults and children to experience ice skating.Photo by Katie Johnston

By: Katie JohnstonStaff Writer

With the ending of the Fall 2011 semester comes the RSC Chorus concert, which will be 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the HB Atkinson Theatre. The chorus is under the direction of Tracy Gregg-Boothby, professor of music.

“ The most exciting part of each concert is seeing my choir come together as choral ensemble that really operates as a cohesive unit to communicate the music,” Gregg-Boothby said, “As the new choir director, I bring choral experiences as a professional conductor, as well as a professional chorister and singer. My specialties and favorites in music lie in the music of non-Western, Baroque music, and traditional choral literature.”

The choir first performed at Global Oklahoma: Brazil 2011. Their upcoming performances will involve caroling during the holiday season and a spring concert.

With a new choir director comes a new direction for the choir

program. “I hope that as the students become more familiar with me, and I with them, that we will be able to perform many different styles of music,” Gregg-Boothby said, “I also hope that by my insistence on being ‘smart singers,’ the students [will] continue to accomplish whatever musical challenge is presented to them.”

The chorus is available to students who love to sing and wish to be part of an ensemble. The chorus rehearses semiweekly in the Communications Center Room 128. Students who are interested in being a part of the ensemble can visit Professor Gregg-Boothby’s office in the Communications Center, Room 123 or call at 733-7324.

By: Amber StaffordCirculation Manager

A “choired”taste

This year the legislative powers that be have been busy trying to put extreme emergency measures of authority into the hands of a few.

If passed these powers grant the government the ability to take control of any and all systems of information or news, which could isolate people’s ability to gather news or information from outside the community.

The first piece of legislation to consider is the S. 1867 Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which went to the Senate floor Nov. 28.

The President, and those that serve under his authority, would gain the power to detain and imprison suspected terrorist indefinitely or until the end of the hostilities authorized by the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

These people would be considered a threat to national security or the continuation of normal proceedings of daily life. The wording is full of loopholes though, as anyone displaying dissident or radical anti-government behavior, that protest against the government, or who acts against the government may come to be considered a threat to national security.

The limited wording of the bill does not guarantee safety though. In one clause, a waiver can be filed so that anyone may be detained if determined a threat to National Security. Such waivers would need to be approved first by Congress so that no unconstitutional arrest may occur.

The second piece of legislation to consider is the Cybersecurity and Information Freedom Act of 2011 or CIFA. The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs met May 23 to hold hearings regarding the bill.

CIFA outlines the government’s agenda regarding the improper use of the Internet by actions of individuals, whose aim is to disrupt normal procedures or take advantage of weak cyber security.

In short, the President can

give administrative powers to a National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications (NCCC) department within the Department of Homeland Security. This power gives them, during a “Cyber Emergency”, the ability to shut down “covered critical infrastructures” that are prevalent to governmental operations.

According to the HSGAC, the NCCC will work with the private sector to establish risk-based security requirements that strengthen the cybersecurity for the nation’s most critical infrastructure.

These vital components are described as being the electric grid, telecommunications networks, and control systems in other critical infrastructure that, if disrupted, would result in a national or regional catastrophe.

And while the bill has not yet to be passed onto the Senate or House of Representatives, it is still in wait with no major decision having been reached about it’s contents or policies.

The subsequent administrative action to check up on is that of the National EAS or Emergency Alert System.

“ The EAS is a national public warning system that requires broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) providers, and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers to provide the communications capability to the President to

address the American public during a national emergency.” – Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

If used improperly the government, with an application of the CIFA bill, could control the output of information and vital news.

The strategy implemented in pushing these bills through is reminiscent of the way in which Emperor Palpatine created his empire in the famous Star Wars movies. For those who are not avid Star Wars fans, Emperor Palpatine created a war against a group of separatist who were supposedly a threat to Galactic peace.

The Emperor played each side against one another, in order to create outrageous emergency powers that allowed him to eventually take over the Galactic Senate.

For those who see a correlation here, it may be time to pick up the phone and call your Senators and Representatives. The Internet group Anonymous has put out a call to all voters to ask for help in stopping these unconstitutional powers from being passed.

The information Anonymous provided was a little outdated however. Be sure to research information thoroughly before heeding a call to action, so that the information that is gained is not wholly wrong or in some sense, a half-truth.

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Government heavy-handedness rings in a new yearBy: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

From the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC):

“ The Act establishes the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications (NCCC) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to elevate and strengthen the Department’s cyber security capabilities and authorities. The NCCC will be led by a Senate-confirmed Director, who will report to the Secretary. The Director will regularly advise the President regarding the exercise of authorities relating to the security of federal networks. The NCCC will include the United States Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT), and will lead federal efforts to protect public and private sector cyber and communications networks. The NCCC will detect, prevent, analyze, and warn of cyber threats to these networks.”

112TH CONGRESS1ST SESSION

S. 1867 DoD Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2012(lines 3-17)

Subtitle D—Detainee Matters(c) DISPOSITION UNDER LAW OF WAR.—The disposition of a person under

the law of war as described in subsection (a) may include the following:(1) Detention under the law of war without trial until the end of the hostilities

authorized by the Authorization for Use of Military Force.(2) Trial under chapter 47A of title 10, United States Code (as amended by the

Military Commissions Act of 2009 (title XVIII of Public Law 111–84)).(3) Transfer for trial by an alternative court or competent tribunal having lawful

jurisdiction.(4) Transfer to the custody or control of the person’s country of origin, any other

foreign country, or any other foreign entity.

December 2, 2011 5Features

Rebekah Fisher, health sciences major, presented a lecture on Dwarfism in the Lecture Hall as part of the Hobart Means Lecture Series. Fisher said that there are more than 200 types of Dwarfism that fall into two categories.

One category is that of the disproportionate. People that fall into this category generally have an average sized human torso and enlarged head with prominent forehead, while their arms and legs are shorter due to genetic mutation.

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder of the bones and cartilage that is believed to occur because of a mutation in the FGFR3 genome.

“The FGFR3 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in the development and maintenance of bone and brain tissue. Two specific mutations in the FGFR3 gene are responsible for almost all cases of Achondroplasia. Researchers believe that these mutations cause the protein to be overly active, which interferes with skeletal development and leads to the disturbances in bone growth seen with this disorder.” – Genetic Home Reference; Achondroplasia, Nov. 14, 2011

“Eighty percent of Achon’s are born in a family of normal sized humans,” Fisher said.

Fisher’s reason for creating this

presentation was for a class project in which students were asked to find and report about something they found interesting.

She said she was watching “Little People Big World” and “The Little Couple,” and thought it was interesting.

“Little People Big World” follows a family of both little people and normal sized people. Matt and Amy Roloff were born small. They have four children, Jeremy and Zach who are twins ( Jeremy is normal sized while Zach is little), Molly (normal sized), and Jacob (small).

Fisher talked about how fraternal twins come from separate eggs and sperm. This enabled Jeremy to be normal sized, and Zach to be small, because they did not share the same genetic mutation.

The genetic mutation that causes Achondroplasia is random. Normal sized parents can have children that have Achondroplasia, while parents with Achondroplasia can have children that are of a normal size.

The other category of dwarfism is that of the proportionate dwarf. The body of a person is proportionate all around. Perhaps the most famous and elusive form of this category of dwarfism is Primordial Dwarfism.

“There are only 100 people in the world that have this form of dwarfism,” Fisher said.

Doctors, because of the rarity of this disorder, are finding difficulty in

devising the cause or genetic mutation that has occurred. Thus, making it difficult to provide advisements as to how to prevent the occurrence of Primordial Dwarfism.

“Primordial Dwarfism is a category of disorders with many subtypes. The exact definition can vary from one type to another, but all are defined primarily by extreme short stature at birth. Unlike many other forms of Dwarfism, Primordial Dwarfism differs in that all of the bones and organs of the body are proportionally smaller than in an average person.” – Primordialdwarfism.com

People with Primordial Dwarfism are as short or shorter than 4 ft. 10 in. tall. Their bones are thin, and their joints are easily dislocated. There are as many as six different symptoms and diagnoses that can be seen in Primordial Dwarfism, which can cause a misdiagnosis. People with this genetic disorder have a life expectancy of 30 years and have many other medical complications during their lives.

Why is it important to know about what makes people who they are? Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill Winston said, “Pity begets resentment but empathy begets compassion.” Knowing why someone is a certain way paves the way to push past differences that separate humanity from one another.

Illuminating the dwarfism genetic disorder

On the second floor of the LRC is the “A Fine Romance” traveling exhibit.Photo by Tracie Bullen

A romance for the ages

Taylor Marcello listens to her first-grade teacher giving the class instructions about writing in their journals. Taylor suffers from primordial dwarfism, a condition that only a handful of children have. Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

From 1910 – 1965 the Jewish community of America pulled together and created a collection of musical artistry that helped create a lasting and strong community.

Songwriters such as Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and George Gershwin, created a legacy of American entertainment with culture and grace.

The travelling exhibit “A fine romance” says “the American song book is ‘Jewish’ in the broad sense that it favors the minor key, bent notes, and altered chords.”

Another Musician of note is Jerome Kern. “[Kern’s] melodies will live in our voices and warm our hearts for many years to come. ... The man who gave them to us earned a lasting place in his nation’s history,” President Harry Truman said in a quote for David Ewen’s book, COMPOSERS FOR THE AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE.

At the foundations of any culture or any future culture it is important to remember and give thanks to those that came before us. Take a little time to share the past with those who will become the future.

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

1 p.m. - Gather Supplies. Movies and food were required for the long wait in line; so movies were grabbed, a DVD player was borrowed, which ultimately didn’t work, and a trip to Taco Bell was made for bean burritos, which taste just as good cold as they do hot.

1:45 p.m. - Arrived at theater. My ticket was checked and I settled in line as the first one for my auditorium, holding spots for my three companions. Pulling out the DVD player, I tried unsuccessfully for well over 20 minutes to play a movie. During this time another woman showed up, holding spots for her three movie companions. Seeing my exasperation with the DVD player, she loaned me her copy of “Breaking Dawn” and settled into a book of her own.

2 p.m. - Already tired of the book, which I have read many times already, I sent out a message to friends, to see if anyone would be willing to bring me my laptop so I could pass time with the movies I brought. No one answered immediately.

2:30 p.m. - Still reading the book. My phone went off about this time and a good friend offered to retrieve my laptop and bring it. Lifesaver!

3:15 p.m. - Still reading the book. I receive the text that my friend has arrived with my laptop, and I settled into a “ Twilight” movie marathon pretty quickly.

3:15 – 6 p.m. - Watched “ Twilight” and part of “New Moon” before my battery died.

6:30 p.m. - The first two movie companions arrive. The line has already looped around the lobby a few times, but fans of the series are quite understandable and let them hop in line.

7 p.m. - Two older women have arrived, bringing with them “ Twilight” trivia. Harkins provided food from a local restaurant to the people waiting in line. Eating and trivia commences.

7:45 p.m. - We get the notice we will be allowed into our auditorium at 8:45 p.m. Yay for seats and not the lobby floor! Trivia recommences as more people arrive. The lobby has three lines going, and most of them are filled to the max.

8:30 p.m. - Last companion

arrives, and three of us leave to play video games.

8:45 p.m. - SEATS! After plotting with our line neighbors, we group together and get the front row of the upper half of seating, with the bar to serve as our foot rest.

8:45-9:30 p.m. - Spent making bathroom and dinner runs. We split into pairs, and left half of our group to cover our seats.

9:45 p.m. - Taco Bell is finally finished. Mindless YouTube video watching commences.

10 - 10:45 p.m. - Time for more video games! Dance Dance Revolution is played until we are all out of breath, and a guitar is dropped on a foot while playing Guitar Hero.

11 p.m. - Return to seats and plan out last bathroom and snack breaks. First pair leaves.

11:15 p.m. - First pair returns. Second pair leaves.

11:30 p.m. - Snack run has been axed. The men’s bathroom has been taken over by the massive amount of women in the theater. The last rush has begun.

11:45 p.m. - Return to seats and

begin cleanup to have a swift exit.12:01 a.m. - Its here! Or not.12:10 a.m. - The trailers finally

start, then “Breaking Dawn: Part 1” arrives.

2:45 a.m. - Media cameras are outside, filming the mass exodus of the midnight showing, and those waiting for the 3:30 a.m. showing.

3:35 a.m. - Bedtime!

MoVember ended on Nov. 30 and the winners were named. The charity event was held to help raise awareness for men’s health issues, such as prostate

cancer. The organization MoVember, in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Association, LIVESTRONG, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation provides money to be used in programs for research and education on the

diseases. In 2010, over 64,500 people participated and raised more than $7.5 million dollars. All participants that entered the contest were dubbed “Mo Bros” and were unable to shave for the duration of MoVember. Chris Leland headed

up the panel of judges who decided the winners and presented the prizes. Angus Smith took home first place receiving a complete shaving kit. Runners up received either shaving kits or iTunes or Applebees gift cards.

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Diary of a Breaking Dawn fanat ic

(from left to right) Angus Smith (1st place), Matt Newman (2nd place), Professor Grady (3rd place), Bob Pierce (4th place), Dr. Woods (5th place) and Josh Fowler (6th place) the few, the proud, the bearded. Photo by Chelsea Ratterman

The life you shave may be your own

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

Hours prior to the premiere of “Breaking Dawn: Part 1”, Chelsea Ratterman releases pent-up energy on Dance Dance Revolution.Photo by Tracie Bullen

This year has seen two huge movies released that have made more money in the midnight showing alone than any of its competitors. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and “Breaking Dawn: Part 1” were both major movies with massive fan bases that turned out to see midnight shows.

This seems to be a new trend for moviegoers. Waiting hours for a concert was once a big thing for the younger generation. Now, buying a ticket and waiting hours in line to get a seat in an auditorium has become increasingly popular. With “Breaking Dawn: Part 2” to be released next year, as well as the “Hunger Games” being launched and the long awaited “Avengers” movie, this trend doesn’t seem to be losing steam.

Theaters do big promotions to draw in the hordes. For “Harry Potter” and “Breaking Dawn,” Harkins Theatres

offered “swag bags” to moviegoers who purchased marathon tickets. The bags contained merchandise exclusive to the film, as well as drink and popcorn vouchers.

Other theaters offered merchandise, as well as throwing “release parties” for the fans. Waiting in line isn’t quite so tedious anymore. Groups bring games to play with other people waiting in line. One group in the “Breaking Dawn” lines brought “Twilight” trivia and played it with the entire line, with people shouting out answers and figuring out answers with complete strangers.

After waiting in line for so long, there is almost a sense of community and friendship, if only for a short time. Groups band together to try and get an entire row of seating, so as to not be separated in the event of a snack or bathroom break (or even the likely video game break).

While lifelong friends may not

be made in line, being with fans of the same subject causes a sense of understanding and immediate friendship for the hundreds waiting in line. Talking to complete strangers is not out of the question, just to simply talk more about what is soon to be playing on the screen. People will show

up in character, from a full on Alice Cullen to a thrift store Luna Lovegood, it is not out of the question for the diehards. Midnight releases may have only grown in popularity over the last few years, but the experience had within them is certainly one that lasts a while.

“Hugo” is Martin Scorsese’s first PG-rated film in 18 years, and while appealing to general audiences, Scorsese has made one of his most personal films to date.

The opening scene of “Hugo” evokes memories of Scorsese’s iconic

“steady cam” shot from “Goodfellas.” The camera is at eye level, as it briskly pans through a 1930s Parisian train station, with everyone milling about.

Asa Butterfield portrays the film’s protagonist, Hugo, an orphan who lives in the cavernous station; by accessing a maze of hidden passages, Hugo remains unnoticed by the

public, while stealing food from the various shops to survive.

Several minor characters have their stories play out with few words, as Hugo observes them from the safety of his clock tower.

With few exceptions, each character in the film has a story arc. All the characters are relatable. Even the train station inspector who, on the surface, appeared to be mere comic relief, is given some pathos and depth of character.

The inspector is played by Sacha Baron Cohen, of “Borat” fame; and serves as the antagonistic comic foil. His inabilities prevent him from being a believable threat to Hugo. This works out for the best, because as the film progresses the inspector’s story is fleshed out and we empathize with him.

After the death of his father, played by Jude Law in a flashback, Hugo is left with a rusted clockwork automaton found by his father. It being their last project together, Hugo is driven to repair and refurbish the robot.

“Machines never come with any extra parts in them,” Hugo said, “They

always come with the exact amount they need. So I figured, if the entire world is one big machine; I couldn’t be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason.”

“Hugo” is a treat for anyone who appreciates the efforts of early filmmakers. Ben Kingsley plays Georges Méliès, a pioneer of film special effects. Kingsley delivers a powerful performance that elicits both fear and empathy.

“Hugo” features scenes from Méliès various films. Watching the iconic scene from “The Journey to the Moon,” where the rocket hits the man in the moon is something best experienced in 3D. The film emphasizes the need for movie preservation and delivers a message that one is never obsolete when they know their purpose.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter regarding “Hugo,” James Cameron said, “It is magical to watch. This is absolutely the best 3D cinematography I’ve ever seen.” Scorsese uses 3D, not as a gimmick, but as a means of enhancing the magic of movies.

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“Hugo” uses 3D to depict the magic of movies

Hugo (Asa Butterfield, left) learns magic from master of special effects Georges Méliès (Ben Kingsley) in Martin Scorese’s “Hugo”.Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

Midnight Mania

Twilight fans sit in the long line for their auditoriums.Photo by Chelsea Ratterman

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

By: Logan PierceEditor-in-Chief

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Crossword PuzzleCalendar of Events for week of

Dec. 2 - Dec. 9

Dec. 6 Student Senate Meeting, SC 123

2 p.m.

Dec. 7Ribbon Cutting Batteries Plus

7201 S.E. 29th, Suite 202, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 8 Raider Relaxation Day for Students, Raider Room

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dec. 10Midwest City 6th Annual Nightlight Run,

Entree fee is $20 per person through Dec. 8th. After Dec. 8th, the entree fee cost is $25. For

more information please contact Scott Bartel at 405.739.1292. 4 p.m.

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