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November 2, 2016 – Volume 110 Issue 35

Election 2016:

Political science professors weigh in on presidential election Sage Tokach WEB EDITOR

. S. elections will conclude Nov. 8, ending what some people deem the most controversial race to the presidency in the nation's history. Democrat Hillary Clinton, Republican Donald Trump and Libertarian Gary Johnson will appear on all 50 state ballots. Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein will be included on all ballots except Oklahoma, Nevada and South Dakota. Clinton, a former senator, first lady and secretary of state, campaigns with running mate Tim Kaine, D-Va., a U.S. senator and former governor. Trump, billionaire reality television star and real estate mogul, chose Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., as his vice presidential candidate. Johnson, businessman and former governor, selected Gov. William Weld, L-Mass., as his running mate. And Stein, physician and member of the Lexington, Massachusetts government, chose Ajamu Baraka, human rights activist. Clinton leads the race with 44.9 percent of the prospective

votes, according to the RealClear Politics poll, updated Oct. 24. Trump takes second with 39.9 percent, and Johnson and Stein sit in third and fourth place, with 5.9 and 2.3 percent respectively. The 2016 presidential nominees are among the most extreme, polarized candidates in U.S. history, according to an article in the Washington Post. Their extremism does not significantly hurt them in overall polls, though, according to the political science survey cited in the article. Instead, it grabs voters’ attention and attracts extremists. Kate Huston, political science professor, said Trump questioning the validity of the election is the most worrisome aspect of the race. “There is no evidence of a massive conspiracy to rig the election, as stated by both Republican and Democratic state officials, and alluding to widespread voter fraud undermines the very fabric of our democracy,” Huston said. “There is clearly a deep distrust of government in the United States. Some of this distrust is warranted, but, when we begin to doubt the democratic process and call our very core values into question, we are in deeper trouble than we thought.” Dr. Richard Johnson, chairman of the history and political

science departments, said this is an interesting election, not only because of the differences in experience between candidates, but also because of potential party realignment. “A majority of Trump supporters are white voters with lower levels of education, a group that has traditionally voted for Democrats,” he said. “Clinton is ahead in the polls with college-educated white women, a typically Republican group.” The voter turnout for millennials will be interesting, since many of the issues that directly affect them hardly have been addressed since Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., dropped out, Johnson said. Voters said they have strong opinions about the election. “I saw a picture on Instagram the other day that sums up my views,”said Jonathan May, acting junior. “The picture showed Clinton’s iconic blue background behind the word ‘DUH,’ and the H was replaced with her campaign logo, an H with a red arrow pointing to the right.” The candidates this election have been more active on Twitter than in the past. Clinton had 9.9 million followers, and Trump had 12.7 million, as of Oct. 25.

“I saw someone stuff a ‘Support Trump’ postcard back into the return-to-sender box, which made me happy,” said Shannon McKenrick, entertainment business sophomore. “The election terrifies me, though. Thinking about it gives me anxiety.” The presidential candidates have focused more on damaging each other through incendiary politics than focusing on the issues of real substance, said Dr. Mohamed Daadaoui, associate political science professor. “These are historical elections in the amount of vitriol that we have witnessed and the electoral divisiveness,” he said. “I hope that the next president can move the country past the indelible damage these elections have done to the American brand of democracy. The American people are resilient and I have faith we will overcome the politics of hatred, xenophobia and chauvinism.” The presidential candidates on the Oklahoma ballot agree on four main issues, according to ProCon.org. They support the legalization of fracking and medical marijuana, and they are against maintaining the embargo against Cuba and subsidizing oil companies.

Candidates' stances on major issues

Information from ProCon.org. Graphic by Web Editor Sage Tokach.

Oklahoma state questions to appear on general election ballot List of state questions

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Information from BallotPedia.org. Graphic by Web Editor Sage Tokach.

even state questions are on the ballot for the November general election. All of them address issues that will affect and reshape life in Oklahoma. “The presidential candidates may not necessarily be exciting in terms of turnout,” said Dr. Richard Johnson, chairman of the history and political science departments. “But voting may be more important when the candidates are less appealing because there are still important decisions to be made.” One such decision is SQ 792, a bill that would reform the state’s liquor laws. If approved, the measure would repeal Article 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution and replace it with a new set of laws governing alcoholic beverages, making it so that general stores such as Wal-Mart would have a stronger role in alcohol business manufacturing. The mandate also would increase the strength and potency of the liquor. “I’d be surprised to see 792 fail to pass,” Johnson said. “The people who are for it are very well-financed, and they’ve done a very good job at using the media in their favor. The other side really doesn’t have the

resources to fight back.” Another topic being addressed in this year’s state questions is the subject of sentencing reform. SQ 780 and SQ 781 work in tandem to raise the monetary amount for a felony, as well as, if the former is passed, allow the increase of money to be reinvested into mental health funding. These questions must be passed together. “A lot of criminals should be getting education or going into rehab as opposed to being thrown in jail, which is the worst thing that you could do to them, as well as being more expensive,” Johnson said. Many students have found their opinions are in conflict with their peers. The biggest concern among the student body, however, has been to maintain respectful disagreement and secure the advancement of state politics, said Billy Speed, music theater junior. “There can be a lot of unhealthy tension that can occur from disagreement of opinions,” he said. “I hope the divisive nature of this particular election doesn’t translate too much in the student body.”

State Rep. hosts meeting on radical Islam, calls Muslims ‘enemies’ Miguel Rios EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

n elected official claims an OCU professor is a

terrorist. Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw, headed the study on Radical Islam, Sharia Law, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the radicallization process. It cost taxpayers about $700, according to Bennett. Bennett and other state representatives hosted an Oct. 25 meeting to discuss the findings. Imam Imad Enchassi, professor of Islamic studies, sat through the three-hour meeting where he and members of other local Muslim organizations were called “enemies to the state.” “The entire interim study

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was a one-sided, bigoted, Islamophobic, name-calling study,” Enchassi said. “We were not allowed to respond, so they get to say whatever they want to say without any proof.” Enchassi said he sat quietly and endured insults directed toward himself, but he couldn’t stay seated when Bennett pointed at the interfaith community and said it was complicit in their terrorism. “That’s when I felt obliged to get up from my seat, nicely and quietly, and give hugs to the people from the interfaith community,” he said. Bennett asked the committee chairman to tell Enchassi to sit, but the chairman did not respond. “I wanted Rep. Bennett to know that we don’t live on a plantation, and he’s no longer the

master,” Enchassi said. “I looked him in the eye and said ‘this is a free country.’ I did not want to escalate the situation any further, so I sat down after that.” Bennett responded by saying he fought for that freedom. As a former U.S. Marine, Bennett served in Iraq and Afghanistan before becoming a politician. “It was basically a clown show between Rep. Bennett and all of his collaborators who came out of state, courtesy of our tax money,” Enchassi said. Melaina Riley, religion junior, said the insults bother her. “Imad is a dear friend, knowledgeable teacher and the most compassionate human I’ve met,” she said. “He taught me that the best way to learn about other religions and cultures is through relationships with others. I have grown deeper in

my faith through being in a relationship with the Muslim community.” Bennett is known to target Islam, calling the religion “a cancer in our nation that needs to be cut out” in 2014. To start the meeting, Bennett said the Obama administration opened the door to "one of the greatest public safety threats we face today—Islamic terrorism." “We’re losing our republic. We have an enemy knocking on our door and a federal government who can’t call it what it is, Islamic terrorism,” Bennett said. “They can’t call Shariah law what it is—the teachings of Mohamed and the Muslim Brotherhood. These are all the antithesis of our constitution and our way of life.” President Robert Henry wrote in an email that Bennett knows nothing about the

religion. “It is sad—tragic—to hear such misinformation spouted by an elected official,” he wrote. “Imad Enchassi is a highly regarded man of peace.” Bennett refuted allegations that he called Muslims terrorists, saying a speaker he invited implied it. He said the Tulsa World article that broke the news was a “hit piece” against him. All of this comes ahead of the Nov. 8 general election where Bennett will appear on the ballot against Tom Stites, D-Sallisaw, for District 2 representative. “Islamophobia is a multimillion-dollar industry. It feeds the prejudice of many people, and it serves those who want to aspire for higher office,” Enchassi said. “Hate has always been there. The problem now is that hate has a platform and is

running for office.” John Guandolo, a retired Marine and founder of an anti-Muslim website, presented the study. He said the student Muslim organizations at local universities are terrorist-linked. OCU has a Muslim student association. After the news broke, Enchassi received support from the community. Local organizations met up Oct. 27 at the State Capitol to take pictures with the hashtag #NOTmyENEMY. Professors, staff, and students attended. “We are an intricate part and a vital organ in the city, in the state, in the country, and will continue to be so, despite what people say about us,” Enchassi said.

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opinion Editors encourage students to focus on all ballot items In the news and on social media, it seems the only thing everyone is talking about is how close the presidential race is going to be between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. As Election Day gets closer, many students are receiving their absentee ballots, researching their voting locations and making final decisions about who to vote for. Making an informed decision about who to vote for as president is important, but don’t forget that the presidential race is only part of what you’ll vote on Tuesday. Americans will have to vote for senators and representatives, circuit judges, county sheriffs, and amendments to state constitutions. Unfortunately, so much focus is placed on the presidential race that these races often don’t get the attention they deserve. The races for the Senate and House of Representative should be taken just as, if not more, seriously as the presidential election.

Remember, our government is a three-branch system, and as glamorized as the president’s job is, he or she by no means has all the power. The makeup of the legislature, particularly which political party has the majority of the seats, determines how much the president is able to accomplish during his or her term. State officials, especially on the local level, have a direct impact on your community. You’re more likely to be affected personally by measures the local sheriff takes, than by things happening in D.C. State questions cover major issues and can have longlasting effects. The Oklahoma ballot this year includes state questions dealing with the death penalty, allowing public money to be spent for religious purposes, raising the sales tax by 1 percent, and changing the distribution of alcohol, among others. See Page 1 for a list of state questions. We encourage you to do your research on the candidates and amendments so you are prepared when it’s time to go to the polls.

Talk Back "Are you voting in the upcoming election?"

Because of the lack of attention around the non-presidential items on the ballot, research is a little more challenging. There are some great websites out there to help make your decision-making process easier. Ballotpedia.org provides sample ballots based on your address so you know exactly what to expect at the poll. The website also has files on candidates from the federal to local level. Votesmart.org is a non-partisan organization that provides information on candidates, their positions on issues, which social organizations support them, a short biography, and a voting record. It’s also helpful to check out information from a local newspaper you trust and respect. They often make voting guides and write editorials endorsing candidates and certain ballot measures. Don’t let your decisions be influenced by one person or publication. Get a variety of trusted opinions. Be informed. Choose wisely. And, above all, get out and vote!

"Yes. I'm really into politics and it's really important. I'm very strongly on one side."

"Yes. It's a very important election. Everything is on the line."

Alexis Beaty violin performance freshman

Connor McLaury music theater freshman

"No. I didn't register to vote on time."

"No. I'm using my right not to vote."

Erick Meza criminal justice sophomore

Daniela Galindo biomedical junior

"Yes. It's our civic duty."

"No. I want the right to complain. We know both candidates are going to suck."

Carolann Stout acting freshman

Tyler Wade business administration sophomore

"No. I don't like either candidate."

"Yes. I've been looking forward to voting. Now that I'm 18, I can."

Brianna Lockridge music education freshman

Madison Bowes entertainment business freshman

Mr. Robot engrosses audiences, but seems ‘a little too familiar’ With all the advances in technology over the past decade, our society has shifted its power over to those who are better versed in programming and understanding these new machines than it ever has before. When we think of what drives our country, we used to think of businesspeople in conference rooms, making decisions and trying to figure out how to make people’s lives easier. Now that image can be replaced by someone sitting in front of a computer, typing out a code that will revolutionize our future. Regardless if you love

or hate how things are done now, you have to admit that it’s at least interesting to think about. Combine that new image with a complex and fascinating character and what do you get? You get Mr. Robot. Created by Sam Esmail, and now two seasons into its run, Mr. Robot centers on a cybersecurity engineer named “Elliot,” a man suffering from severe depression and social anxiety, as he is persuaded to join a secret group of hackers that want to bring down “E Corp.,” an evil company with its hands in shadier areas than the general public knows. Rami Malek stars as Elliot, with Christian Slater and

Danielle Petersen is a violin performance graduate from San Jose, Calif. She likes playing with her cat and watching films.

Portia Doubleday playing the leaders of the hacker group “F Society” and Elliot's best friend respectively. The show begins and ends with Elliot, and the relatively unknown Malek plays him brilliantly. Elliot is fascinating even while not being tremendously original. He’s a savant with an addiction and a dark side like “Sherlock Holmes”or “Dr. House” from House. This

idea actually sums up the majority of the show, as it’s engrossing but an educated audience can probably guess some of the bigger reveals. But, the journey to those reveals is well worth traveling, with enough side plots and twists to keep you on your toes. But back to Malek, who won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2016, as he is the key to the entire show.

There’s something about Malek’s understanding of Elliot as an outcast that makes him immensely watchable, and he even has a somewhat off look to his appearance that only enhances his appeal. Slater, Doubleday and the rest of the supporting cast are good as well, but pale in comparison to the show’s main character. If Malek’s Elliot is half of the show's appeal, then the direction is the other. Like Elliot, the scenes are filmed a little bit off-kilter, enough so that you’ll notice. The writing isn’t bad, but if you wanted to mute the audio and just watch the visuals, the show would be

just as good. Spoiler alert, the writing can seem a little too familiar especially if you’ve seen Fight Club. The computer talk can get a little too monotonous, but even if the plot winds up exactly where you thought it would, the journey of how Elliot gets there is well worth watching. The first season of Mr. Robot is free to stream with an Amazon Prime subscription, but be warned in advance that you’ll need to look elsewhere to pick up the show in season two. Fortunately though, it’s worth the trouble.

Columnist encourages participation in NaNoWriMo Most likely, the average Jane or John Doe hasn’t h e a r d o f N a N o Wr i M o unless they’re an English major, or are particularly fond of writing. NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month is a self-motivated month long campaign for writers young and old. The premise of the campaign is for participants to create a 50,000 word novel, in the span of a month. Participants pace themselves by writing a

minimum of 1,667 words a day. Participants create profiles on the NaNoWriMo website where they can keep track of personal word counts and compare progress on online forums with other participating writers in their area. Although we’re two days into November, it’s not too late to get started, and it isn’t hard to get caught up. The online tracker will adjust itself to the amount of words you need to write each day

Madelyn Parker is an English and studio art sophomore who loves to rant about feminism and tell stories.

depending on whether or not you get ahead or get behind. The program encourages writing for anyone, whether you’re a professional writer, you only write as a hobby, or you’ve never tried writing before. “ Va l u i n g e n t h u s i a s m ,

determination, and a deadl i n e , Na No Wr i Mo i s f o r anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel,” the we b s i t e , n a n ow r i m o. o r g , reads. More than 250 NaNoWriMo novels have been tradi-

tionally published, according to the site. A few of these novels include Rainbow Rowel’s Fangirl, and Marissa Meyer’s Cinder. The almost 1,700 words a day seems intimidating, but NaNoWriMo isn’t just for English majors. Even though the program has had it’s fair share of prestigious participants, the 50,000 word count goal is a challenge for everyone who takes part in NaNoWriMo, and is a goal, not a competition.

No manuscripts are looked at by judges. The only factor that comes into play is word count, so the novel doesn’t have to be written well. It just has to be written. As a writer who’s participated in NaNoWriMo two times and has never made word count, I know that there’s merit in participating just to see if you can. For more information or to make an account, visit nanowrimo.org.

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Go team! Athletes on the women’s volleyball team huddle together and cheer before the start of their Oct. 26 game in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The team’s next game will be during the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament, which begins Nov. 7 at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas. Above: The OCU Pom team cheers for the women’s volleyball team Oct. 26 during their game. OCU defeated the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The game was named an official 2016 Homecoming sporting event.

University to host first cheer, dance national championship McAlyn Forbes STAFF WRITER

The university will host the first ever national championship for cheer and dance March 10-11. This year, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is the first and only national organization to officially adopt cheer and dance as a sport. Competitive cheer and dance is the first to be named a competitive sport by NAIA

in 22 years. OCU was chosen to host the championships this year and next year through a bid process sent out by NAIA. “It’s a good opportunity for our kids,” said Alicia Bailey, spirit coordinator and head cheer coach. “I think it’ll be nice not to have to travel, for them to be able to sleep in their own beds, compete in a familiar gym in front of their home crowd.” OCU’s cheer and dance teams have competed in invi-

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tational competitions, in previous years. In March, they will compete against 11 other cheer teams and 11 other dance teams, all members of NAIA.

Cheer will compete with 20 members, and pom will compete with 16, the maximum numbers allowed. “We’ve won two out of the

three national invitationals, so we’re really looking forward to winning the first actual championship in front of our home crowd” Bailey said. Students are excited about the new status of the cheer and dance teams. “I am excited that cheer is becoming an actual sport recognized by the NAIA,” said Dawson MacLeod, acting sophomore and cheer team member. Emily Tryon, acting sophomore, said that cheerleading

should be respected as a sport. “It’s really hard to do,” she said. Students are encouraged to attend the championships March 10-11 in Abe Lemons Arena in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. Times for the contests have not yet been established.

Books for student athletes not covered by scholarships Evan Juedeman STAFF WRITER

Some student athletes returned to campus this semester to a surprise that made academic success more challenging. Athletic scholarships paid for athletes’ textbooks in previous academic years, but student athletes had to buy their own books this semester. Garrett Pike, business administration sophomore and baseball player, was one of the students affected. “Last year, I had no worries about paying for textbooks, and I was under the assumption it would be the same for this year,” Pike said. “It took my coach a few weeks to tell us that we wouldn’t be getting textbooks paid for and that put us in a hole in a few different ways. “The first being that class was already in session, so it did negatively affect school work. “Secondly, by the time we were informed we wouldn’t be getting textbooks, the on campus bookstore was mostly out of the books that I needed for my classes. I had to order my books online and wait about a week to get them, further putting me in a hole for my classwork.” Pike had some discomfort in his wallet, in addition to being disadvantaged in the classroom “Financially, it wasn’t something that I was accounting for,” he said. “So adding a decently large textbook expense was unfortunate.” Kayla McKenna, mass communications junior and soccer player, was an affected November 2, 2016

Last year, I had no worries about paying for textbooks, and I was under the assumption it would be the same for this year. Garrett Pike business administration sophomore baseball player

student, but the news wasn’t as shocking for her or her teammates. “Honestly, I wasn’t all that surprised when I found out,” she said. “Freshman year, all my books were provided with no problem. Our coach just asked what books you needed, and you’d get them. “Last semester, though, it was made known to us that only some books could be purchased and anything else would need to be provided by us. So, when we were told this year, it was upsetting, but it felt to me that we did have some warning ahead of time.” Some student athletes think funding is the reason they did not receive textbooks, whether it is a lack of funding in the athletics department or in fundraising for scholarships. Judy Reyes-Henderson, assistant vice president for development, is instrumental in obtaining of funds for the university and its students. She said the textbook issue was unrelated to fundraising. “I haven’t heard anything on this from a fundraising perspective, but the concern has been brought up in our meetings with athletics,” Reyes-Henderson said. A t h l e t i c Di r e c t o r Ji m Abbott asked the coaches to contact financial aid offi-

cials about textbook money, Reyes-Henderson said. “I’m not sure it’s so much as an issue with funds, as it has to do with perhaps an issue in communication,” she said. Abbott was unavailable to interview with The Campus, but said each sports takes a different approach to use of funds. Baseball Coach Denney Crabaugh said he thinks athletic scholarships are affected by university budget cuts. “OCU’s athletic scholarships do not cover books. Budget cuts over the years, and recently, have eliminated or drastically reduced the athletic department’s ability to purchase books for its athletes,” he said. “There used to be a pool of money that athletics and other departments on campus had that came out of our budgets in a kind of consortium that could be used for those purchases.” Athletics officials are unsure if books will be covered again, but said it is best that athletes plan to buy their own books in the future.

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Abigail LaFont, acting junior, and Allison Morris, acting senior, portraying “Betty Parris” and “Mercy Lewis,” react to a supposed spirit during a performance of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Above right: Julia Waits, acting senior, portrays “Abigail Williams” in The Crucible, which had five performances and ran Oct. 27-30 in Burg Theater in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. The set used natural materials like trees, rocks and dirt. Below right: Hannah Green, vocal music/theater performance senior, potrays “Sarah Good” and persuades Alexander Beys, acting sophomore, portraying “Marshal Herrick,” to give her a sip of cider.

Students, faculty affected by email phishing, fake profiles Zoe Travers STAFF WRITER

Students and professors have expressed annoyance with hacking, phishing and other online media violations. Some members of the campus community are unable to access their emails, while others are dealing with identity fraud in the form of fake profiles created on Facebook and Tinder. Email phishing Julianne Thomison, mass communications freshman, experienced email phishing two weeks ago. She was among many who received an email that said it was from the admissions office, telling her that her email would be shut down due to “negligence of emails regarding mailbox upgrade.” She clicked on the link, which sent her to a page that asked her to verify her account with her personal information and password. Just moments after Thomison learned that her email was compromised, Systems Administrator Thomas Shaak sent out an email warning students about a recent phishing scam. “I felt really helpless.” Thomison said. “There was nothing I could do at the time. I felt invaded and frustrated.” She posted on an OCU student Facebook page that she was hacked and found that this happened to several people. Her files were recovered. But, even weeks after the incident, Thomison still is unable to send, forward or reply to emails. “Don’t fall for it,” Thomison said. “I learned the hard way.” If students feel like their email was affected, they can contact

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the technology help desk at 405-208-5555. Fake social profiles Kate Brennan, assistant professor of voice and acting, was the victim of a false Facebook profile. This is not a new problem, but rarely does it happen to university faculty. The perpetrator created a profile under Brennan’s name and began adding her friends. When Brennan awoke one morning, she found that many of her friends were concerned that she had been hacked. The person had acquired a few dozens of Brennan’s friends and had messaged several people. It was clear to Brennan’s friends that the profile wasn’t her because of the syntax the writer used, Brennan said. One professor told Brennan the culprit asked for money through the fake Facebook page to fund a university program for seniors.

When Brennan heard about the fake profile, she reported it, and it was taken down. Her social media platforms have since been corrected. Waste of time Brennan was upset that the issue was cutting into her time as much as it was, she said. “I was really angry and annoyed because it’s just so pointless,” Brennan said. “It’s such a waste of everyone’s time. There’s so much we have to do here. We’re always so busy.” Brennan said she never found out who assumed her identity, but she would be interested in finding out, especially before the same thing happens to someone else. Brennan said she would like to know the person’s motivations, although she has a hunch he or she wanted money. “If they knew anything about the theater, they would know that we don’t have any money,” Brennan said. There have been other instances recently of fake profiles of students and faculty. Even fake Tinder profiles have been created for people. Students can help protect their accounts by choosing unique passwords and changing them regularly, according to an article by Jeffrey C. O’Brien, social media lawyer. If someone’s account is hacked, they should attempt to log in, change their password and notify their online followers of the security breach, O'Brien said.

Police arrest two teenagers, submit charges for campus car theft Sage Tokach WEB EDITOR

Campus police arrested two people they think are involved in a recent auto theft on campus. While patrolling campus around midnight Oct. 25, three officers outside of United Methodist Hall noticed three people who matched descriptions of the auto burglars seen on campus surveillance videos throughout the month. The officers approached the individuals, who split up and ran away. One of them ran into the Methodist parking garage, where officers found her hiding behind a car. The 15 year-old girl was interviewed and returned to her parents. The other two people got away, but the investigation led police to find the car stolen Oct. 24 on campus.

Officers found the car north of campus and caught two people getting into it. A 15-year-old female and a 17-year-old male were arrested and the car was returned to its owner. The vehicle has a broken window and some damage near the front. “In the interviews, our suspects said they targeted the OCU campus because there were a lot of unlocked vehicles,” said Bradd Brown, chief of police. “This is not surprising, as crimes of opportunity are usually more common than crimes that involve damaging the vehicle. Unlocked doors are no excuse to steal a car, but lock everything.” All suspects of the burglaries are juveniles. According to the Youthful Offender Act of Oklahoma, 16 and 17 year olds can be charged for some crimes. The older suspects may be charged through the adult system and the younger ones through the juvenile system, Brown said. All suspects live just north of campus, but none of them

have ties to OCU. All crimes were committed on foot between midnight and 7 a.m. “The investigation is ongoing because we still have more suspects,” Brown said. “It appears that a whole group of juvenile individuals are involved.” Brown said he could not release the names of any suspects because of their ages. “Continue to use caution. Lock your cars and apartments, and let us know if you see anything suspicious,” he said. The police department’s non-emergency line is 405-2085001. The emergency line is 405-208-5911.

Students express concerns about campus elevators Sage Tokach WEB EDITOR

Multi-floor campus buildings must provide elevators to accommodate students, faculty and staff with disabilities, but many able-bodied members of the campus community utilize them as well. Students said many of the university elevators feel unsafe. “Do not use the sketchy Gold Star elevator if you want to live,” said Nicholas Reese, acting junior. “I got stuck in there the other day. It wasn’t stopped for long, but it was the most terrifying moment of my life.” All passenger elevators must be inspected by November 2, 2016

Do not use the sketchy Gold Star elevator if you want to live. I got stuck in there the other day. Nicholas Reese acting junior

a licensed elevator inspector annually, according to the Elevator Safety Act. Inspection certificates must be posted in a visible location inside the elevator. When an elevator does not pass inspection, the institution that owns it has 90 days to fix the problem. Jacqueline Bennett, acting sophomore, said she has seen

the United Methodist Hall elevators undergo several repairs in her two years here. “The Methodist elevators are probably the best, comfortwise, but people sometimes break them by hitting the buttons too hard,” Bennett said. “The ones in Walker are pretty reliable and 100 percent faster.” One student said she enjoys

the irony of the Wanda L. Bass Music Center elevators. “ There ’ s a rumor that Wanda Bass was extremely afraid of elevators, which is why the Bass elevators are so slow,” said Libby White, music business sophomore. “It’s funny, though, because the speed makes them scarier, and they shake the whole ride.” Another student said she wants the university to provide elevators for Cokesbury Court Apartments. “I need an elevator to get to my room, especially during move-in,” said Kally Duncan, acting senior. “I’m not strong enough to carry a huge-ass dresser up those stairs.”

Students rate elevators A group of students rode all of the elevators on campus and scored them based on size, smell, sound, speed, and overall experience. They found: - Largest elevator: Kramer School of Nursing East - Best smelling elevator: Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center - Best sounding elevator: Meinders School of Business - Speediest elevator: Dulaney-Browne Library - Best overall experience: Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Building The Kirkpatrick elevator provided the most pleasant ride, but it had an inconvenient location and only spanned three floors, making the library elevator more useful. Wanda L. Bass Music Center elevators are the slowest and Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center elevators are the smelliest. Overall worst elevator went to the Ann Lacy Admissions and Visitor Center elevator, which was “awkwardly silent with a terrifying jolt at the end.” The results did not include the elevator in the Gold Star Memorial Building because it was out of order. Students do not review it fondly when it's operational. 4