August 15, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 12
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LEARNING AGAIN UCO STAGING ANNUAL STAMPEDE WEEK
Directions, by Joe Slack, in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E. 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email c o n te s t @ e d m o n d p a p e r. c o m with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 4.
Back to School 2019 High School/College Edition Inserted Today!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Partly Cloudy High 93° Low 75°
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Partly Cloudy High 95° Low 77°
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Sunny High 98° Low 76°
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The University of Central Oklahoma welcomes students to campus with a series of activities and events Aug. 17-22 as a part of its annual Stampede Week celebration. Now in its 22nd year, the Broncho tradition signals the start of a new school year, bringing Central students together to connect with the UCO campus and community. Pictured are students enjoying 2018 Stampede Week activities. The University of Central Oklahoma welcomes students to campus with a series of activities and events Aug. 17-22 as a part of its annual Stampede Week celebration. Now in its 22nd year, the Broncho tradition signals the start of a new school year, bringing Central students together to connect with the UCO campus and community. The 2019 festivities include traditional favorites like Wake Up in Wantland Aug. 17 and the Bronze and Blue football scrimmage Aug. 18. This year’s Stampede Week will feature comedian, actor, writer, producer and television host Joel McHale at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Central’s Hamilton Field House. Other highlights include Water World, sponsored by MidFirst Bank, at 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Plunkett Park. Attendees will enjoy a 92-foot inflatable slide, pools and much more. The first 500 participants will receive a UCO beach towel for attending. “Stampede Week is a great way for students to get connected to the
UCO Community at the beginning of the year. These events provide a unique way for students to meet others while developing pride in their university,” said Caleb Cash, assistant director of Student Engagement at Central. Stampede Week events are free and open to UCO students, faculty and staff. Valid UCO IDs will be required for admission to events. For a complete schedule of events or for rain site information, visit www.uco.edu/stampedeweek. Students are encouraged to follow @ uco_se and #UCOSW19 on Twitter for up-to-the-minute event information. Stampede Week highlights include: Friday, Aug. 16 3:45 p.m. – Join UCO President Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar for Freshman Convocation in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms. Convocation is the official welcome to Central’s academic community. Students should meet at Old North, continued on Page 3
EPS starting Friday School bells ring again Friday for the Edmond Public Schools. An estimated 25,000 students, from grades pre-k to 12, are expected at almost 30 campuses throughout Edmond. The school district has also invested in more security in the past year. For drivers, please be mindful of school zones. Save yourself from paying a hefty ticket. Also if a bus stops, and flashes the stop sign, state law requires drivers on both sides of the road to stop. A violation of that is also an expensive ticket and could possibly lead to a suspension of your driver’s license. Driving patience is really required near 15th and Santa Fe. Work on that intersection has narrowed traffic to one lane. It is expected to be that way until later this month. That intersection is near Santa Fe High School, home for thousands of students.