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Oscar Night to bring out stars of 2008's major movies

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A computer-generated diagram shows how the Center for Transformative Learning will look after its completion in spring 2010. The building will provide additional office space for faculty, classrooms and space for students to engaged with faculty.

Creative professor inspires students Kory Oswald Correspondent

After teaching at universities around the world for more than 3o years, the classroom is still a powerful setting for Dr. Christopher Givan. "It rejuvenates me," Givan said. Givan has a strong wit and a deadpan delivery that often makes it difficult to determine when he is joking. His penchant for repartee never tires, even during class, but when the subject changes to teaching, Givan's sincerity cuts through like the orange afternoon sun breaking through the gray clouds out the window. "It sounds corny but the classroom is still a magical place for me," Givan said. Givan has taught at UCO for 22 years. When he took the job in 1986 he served as the Chair of the Department of Creative Studies for seven years before it merged with the English department. "Two things have gotten better at UCO. The students are smarter and more disciplined, and the administration has become more efficient and thoughtful," Givan see GIVAN, page 5

Learning center will increase classroom office space Stephani Tobin and Mike Nievez StaffW riters

Traditional learning will be turned on its ear at UCO when the Center for Transformative Learning at UCO opens in spring 2010. The estimated $8.5 million facility will include 11 new classrooms, additional faculty and adjunct offices, breakout rooms for students, informal seating spaces, a 175 to 200 seat recital hall and an outdoor classroom. Faculty office space is limited right now, said Dr. William Radke, UCO provost and vice president for academic affairs. Radke said part of the purpose of the center is to move students away from lecture and place them at the "center of learning." According to the Web site, the building will be about 70,000 square feet and will be located west of the Liberal Arts building. "The idea of this building is to create space where students can engage with other students," Radke said. "[It's] where faculty and students can get

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In the summer of 1958, Colbert was 8 years old and living in Sapulpa, Okla. Every Wednesday, he was allowed to go to work with his grandfather, a janitor at the city hall. Every week on Wednesday, Tom

his grandfather would stop at the drug store and allow Colbert to buy a Coney Island hot dog and cherry limeade at the soda fountain. One particularly hot Wednesday, Colbert complained to his father, "Why do we have to take our food outside to eat in the car? Why can't we eat inside at the counter like those other people?" "My grandfather looked

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Native American pop culture presentation reaches UCO The .Lone Ranger and Tonto have long been a fictional mainstay of the American "old west" tradition. The duo began on an old-time radio and television show and developed into a successful comic book series. The two heroes also helped further the stereotyping of American Indians in popular culture, chief information officer and graphic artist at alternNative Media Michael Sheyahshe told UCO students Thursday night. Continued on Page 3 Go online!

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together to work on projects." E3logs According to provided information, transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learn- Snap. Crackle. Pop Culture. with Stephani Tobin ing experience. The information also noted that students actively engaged in the educational process remain in school longer and achieve career ambitions sooner than others. see LEARNING, page 5 This house in the Oaktree housing addition in north Edmond was nearly destroyed after last Tuesday's fleeting tornado. Gov. Brad Henry declared 17 Oklahoma counties under a state of emergency. Eight people were killed by the tornadoes in southern Oklahoma, and Henry asked authorities in Washington for federal assistance. The tornado that hit Lone Grove, Okla. was categorized as an EF-4.

Stephani writes about day-to-day pop culture, new and old movies, shameless celebrity gossip, the music she has playing repeatedly on her iPod and her American Idol obsession.

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Historic Oklahoman speaks at UCO Nelson Solomon

Oscar night is less than a week away, and many film fans (including myself) are torn about who we want to win major awards. Do we root for the underdog film based in India about a teenager who wins millions of rupees and finds his true love? How about the incredible biopic about an assassinated San Francisco city supervisor?

down at me and smiled, saying 'there's a lady and a gentleman that's working on that," Colbert said. In November 2007, Tom Colbert, now the first AfricanAmerican to serve on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, had the "privilege of introducing that pretty lady, Clara Luper." see COLBERT, page 5

Sports reporter Chris Wescott brings . you all sports, all the time, with Broncho scores, mini articles and quotes from players' and coaches' interviews.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Tom Colbert speaks Thursday at the Nigh University Center.

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UCOSA Senate to heat up

Spring 2009 has already had a students being represented in the Oklahoma legislature rough start with ice and tornadoes causing havoc in the local area, and to the State Regents for Higher Education. but this semester is about to heat In the words of Fred up, especially in the UCO Student Association Senate. Fiedler and Martin Daniel Stockton, president pro Chemers, "The quality of leadership, more than any tempore of the Senate, promised in last week's unofficial session other single factor, deterBY NELSON SOLOMON mines the success or failure to make good on his promise to of an organization." pass Healthy Campus legislation through the Senate. And Stockton's leadership, as well as UCOSA President This will mean the tobacco-free campus issue will rise John Bobb-Semple's and Vice President Davis's efforts, will once again and be debated across the campus, from class- make this semester's Senate accomplishments great and rooms to dormitories. have lasting impacts on UCO's campus. In addition, further discussion is pending on the Yeterday, the Senate and House bodies passed legislation Oklahoma House bill that would allow concealed gun car- that, if enacted by the administration, will save the univerrying on campus. sity more than $100,000 yearly. Smokers, and non-smokers, those for firearms on campus and those against, will be discussing the,se,bot-button "...Debate is .what sparks a society and issues, and some kind of conclusion will be reached by the bringS about meaningful change, for the end of the semester. Much has been said about these controversial topics good or for the worse." during the last semester, and more will be discussed in the --Nelson Solomon coming weeks. Stockton's determination to bring about meaningful debate is admirable and will liven the coming weeks in Senate. If you are not already involved in UCOSA, you should join Stockton should also be credited with pushing for a in the Senate sessions on Mondays at 1 p.m. in Constitution change of venue for the weekly Senate meeting that makes Hall. the sessions much more accessible and interesting. UCOSA has proven itself to be a voice in the higher No doubt tempers will flare and passions will be ignited, education world in Oklahoma, many times louder than the but debate is what sparks a society and brings about mean- representation from Oklahoma State University and the ingful change, for the good or for the worse. University of Oklahoma. UCOSA Vice President Kaela Davis' work in heading the Student Lobbying Taskforce is essential to the views of UCO

The Bottom Line

Oscar Night to bring out stars of 2008's major movies Oscar night is less than a week away, and many film fans (including myself) are torn about who we want to win major awards. Do we root for the underdog film based in India about a teenager who wins millions of rupees and finds his true love? How about the incredible biopic about an assassinated San Francisco city supervisor? This ,year's Oscar race has a number of people talking, for many reasons. The late Heath Ledger will most likely take home the second posthumous award in the Academy's history for his bone-chilling portrayal of the Joker in the 2008 hit "The Dark Knight," which should have received a Best Picture

What's the point?

"Do we root for the underdog film based in India about a teenager who wins millions of rupees and finds his true love?" --Stephani Tobin

To the editor, As a graduate student at UCO, I am truly embarrassed and disappoint: ed by his [Jared Aylor's] cartoon in the February 5th edition of the Vista. All journalists (including cartoonists) have the responsibility of educating themselves on a 1 topic before expressing their views in print. This is exactly the type of knee-jerk right , ;Ting scare tactics that have tarnished our country's reputation around the world over the past eight years.

Sincerely, lanell Collins

As a six-time nominee, she's currently the frontrunner to win Best Actress in a Leading Role. The film adaptation of "Doubt," which boasted an A-list cast, picked up four acting nominations. Viola Davis may have had limited screen time here, but she's a favorite to win Bust Actress in a Supporting Role, if only because she completely upstaged Meryl Streep — no easy feat. The Best Actor in a Leading Role race seems to be at a dead heat, with both previous Oscar winner Sean Penn (for "Milk") and comeback kid Mickey Rourke (for "The Wrestler") winning major awards and generating a large amount of buzz. A tie in this category would be unlikely, but well deserved for both men. This year also shows a strong lineup of Best Picture nominees. Currently, "Slumdog Millionaire" has the edge; it's a warm-hearted film with an innovative storyline, and it's won the most precursor awards of all five nominees. Although the cast is full of unknown actors from India, they are charismatic and talented. "Milk" may provide the Academy the chance to redeem themselves from the "Brokeback Mountain" debacle from three years ago. The film is timely with current politics and is less of a gay movie than it comes across, and the end may just break your heart. Although there are a number of worthy nominees this year, the frontrunners are out in the open. We may not have many surprises on Sunday, but it will definitely be a great watch for movie fans across the world.

nomination. Robert Downey, Jr. received a surprising nomination for his role as a method actor in blackface in another summer hit, "Tropic Thunder." While his character was a five-time Oscar winner, this was not an awards-friendly film. Kate Winslet had a fantastic year; her one-two punch of "The Reader" and "Revolutionary Road" won her two Golden Globes and an Oscar nomination for the former.

CORRECTION Due to an editing error, The Vista incorrectly described the scope of proposed Senate Bill nor. In its Feb. 12 issue, The Vista reported that the bill would have allowed those who are CLEET certified OR employees of an Oklahoma law enforcement agency to carrry firearms on campus. In actuality, the proposal stipulated that a person would have

an Oklahoma law enforcement agency to carry concealed weapons on campus. The proposal did not make it out of the Senate subcommittee for lack of a second. The Vista strives to report the news accurately. If you notice any errors of fact, please notify Vista editors by email at editorial@thevistaonline.com or by phone at (405) 9741549•

Student-operated Native American pop restaurant offers culture presentation delicious treats reaches UCO students Rehan Swies

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West of Broncho Lake is an escape that is a treat to get acquainted with. Central Station is a student operated deli, bakery, restaurant and coffeehouse all in one. Service begins at 10 a.m. where many visitors find comfort in the fresh, warm muffins of the day. Students, faculty and UCO guests can pick through a huge selection of coffees, cappuccinos, mochas and more. Central Station also has UCO bottled water and other bottled drinks for just $1. The menu changes daily as the general, production and business managers and production employees rotate. Two menu items that never change are the Signature Deluxe Brownie and the Turkey Central Sandwich, both of which are excellently crafted. The turkey is even nitrate-free Boar's Head brand meat. The general manager on Thursday offered a grilled chicken pesto panini, mulligatawny soup, rice crispy treat, banana nut muffin and peach delight smoothie. Hotel/restaurant management and nutrition/dietetics majors get a grade for running the place, which means it is incredibly clean and the service is prompt and friendly. "Interesting" is how Stephanie Chansombat describes the class, "but it's a lot of hard work." Chansombat is working the register as one of the production employees for the day. In two weeks, she may be the general manager and visitors will have the opportunity to choose an item off her menu. Central Station can seat many in an attached living room area where meetings are often catered. Visitors can listen to the classical music that plays while they enjoy the muffin, smoothie or cake of the day. There is also a relaxing eating area outside.

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A mural is displayed inside the entryway to Central Station. The student-run restaurant is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The menu for each week is available online (http ://ceps u co. edu/central-station). The in-store menu lists each item's nutritional information. Central Station is open for business rci a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto have long been a fictional mainstay of the American "old west" tradition. The duo began on an old-time radio and television show and developed into a successful comic book series. The two heroes also helped further the stereotyping of American Indians in popular culture, chief information officer and graphic artist at alternNative Media Michael Sheyahshe told UCO students Thursday night. "We see the white Anglo-hero ... as a protector of the weak, Indian person," Sheyahshe said. Sheyahshe, a professed comic book enthusiast, said stories like The Lone Ranger and Tonto reinforce people's views of Native Americans as simply "Sidekick Helper Monkeys." The Indian sidekick is always helping the white man, he said. Sheyahshe also said when an American Indian has the lead role in a story, they often only get an animal or a stereotypical "spirit guide" to help them. "For some reason, the Native American did not merit a human sidekick," he said. Sheyahshe based his presentation, "Native Americans in Pop Culture," on his new book, "Native Americans in Comic Books." Sheyahshe's book shows and analyzes the representation of American Indians in comic books from their earliest appearances to today's characters. Timothy Petete, professor of American Indian studies at UCO, called Sheyashe's book "a necessary contribution" to the image of the Native American in history. Comic book stories like The Lone Ranger and Tonto series also show American Indians as expert trackers, hunters, sharpshooters and "perpetual warriors," Sheyahshe said. According to "American Indians in Comic

Books," the "perpetual warrior" image comes from Native Americans always being portrayed with a weapon in hand and a natural instinct for war. "I think at some point ... a person will want a Native person [in a comic book] to fall into one of those categories," Sheyahshe said. Sheyahshe explained that these stereotypes often tend to show up together. For instance, when an American Indian is a hero's sidekick, he will often serve as the expert pathfinder or, with his bow and arrow, can hit an impossibly far target with dead-on accuracy. • Sheyahshe said these stereotypes lead to a larger stereotype of American Indians often being portrayed as either ruthless savages or noble warriors, not as complex human beings with strengths and faults. A harder-to-find stereotype is the overplayed representation of American Indians " as an "extinct" culture, Sheyahshe said. "We as an American audience are representing [the Indian culture] ... as if it no longer exists," Sheyahshe said. Sheyahshe said Native Americans are almost always shown as either being from the Wild West or as representing the dress and manners from that culture. Sheyahshe defined the difference between misrepresenting American Indian culture as a thing of the past and giving "real credence and respect" to the proud heritage and history of the people. However, to only show American Indians as tomahawk toting, headdress wearing warriors is incorrect and disrespectful, Sheyahshe said. Sheyahshe said he feels the best way to overcome the stereotyping is for American Indians take more creative control in the entertainment industry. "What we really would like to do is, push the artistic side," Sheyahshe said. "What Al really like to do ... is really foster a community in Oklahoma of ... artists."

Older students benefit from university Kory Oswald Correspondent

Navigating his worn-out teal Cavalier down Second Street with one knee, the driver talks openly about his past in between bites of a club sandwich that is so big it requires the work of both hands. "I was trapped ... as I get older, a degree is more important because it provides more options," he says, patting down the paper wrapping of his lunch before putting a hand back on the steering wheel. Though you wouldn't know it by watching him drive, Larry Lanaham is not a typical college student. The 41 year-old public relations major is a senior and member of a growing population of non-traditional students at UCO. The Office of Student Affairs commuter website defines a non-traditional student as one that is either 24 years or older, a veteran, has an interrupted collegiate tenure, a student that is a parent or a single parent, married, widowed or divorced. Of the 15,724 students enrolled at UCO, 4,198 of them are 26 and older, up 1.1 percent from one year ago. Nathan Box, coordinator for the commuter student services division of student affairs, said there are many reasons adults go back to school, and when they do they face unique obstacles that traditional students don't, such as children, careers and getting help to pay for school. "There aren't a lot of scholarships for non-traditional students ... they have to depend on financial aid or their own pocketbook," Box said. As part of his position he is creating a booklet of information about childcare and balancing kids and school. He is also compiling a database of scholarships for non-traditional students. "I have been working on it since January and I have only found 32," Box said. Paying for college is not just an issue for non-traditional students, but their situations can make it more complex. "I am going back as an undergrad, but because I already have a degree, I don't qualify for any financial aid," said Laura Watts., a trim and stylish 29 year-old mother of two and UCO alumnus. Watts returned to school this fall to earn a nursing degree at Rose State College. "I'm also working full-time at the OU Children's Hospital, raising a three-year old and a 15-month-old," Watts said with a weary smile as she bounces her grinning jagged toothed daughter on her knee. "Juggling that with my husband and making sure the bills get paid, while staying sane, is almost impossible." Regardless of their situation, non-traditional students

usually have at least one thing in common. "They are a hard-to-reach group because their schedules are so full," Box said. Johnna Ray has a perpetual smile that is as warm as her tendency to nurture. In class she is vocal and as eager to learn and understand as she is to help her fellow students. She makes a point to be thoroughly involved and will ask questions as frequently as she laughs and reveals the small gap in her front teeth. "I work for the Mustang Times and for Sam's Club, in addition to going to school full time," Ray said. Already married when she graduated from Shawnee High School in 1990, Ray wanted to go to college but was not able to go full-time until 15 years later. With a 3.85 GPA, Ray will graduate from UCO with a bachelor's degree in mass communication this spring. "I'm often labeled an overachiever ... I believe it is not overachievement, it is a drive to succeed," Ray said. A mother of four with two jobs and a full-time academic career, Ray's drive to succeed is as much a matter of necessity. "I have to do the assignments when I have the time and I try to get ahead or at least stay on top whenever possible so that I do not get behind," Ray said. "Fellow students do not understand why I am always turning in assignments early." Before the Dayton Tire plant closed down in December 2006, Lanaham was unwilling to sacrifice his family time for a degree. With four sons ranging in age from seven to 17, he was willing to stick with a job that provided what his family needed, even though it wasn't necessarily what he wanted. All of that changed when Dayton closed its doors, "Foreign trade shut down the plant, so we qualified for the federal government retraining program," Lanaham said. "Now I get to do something I wanna do, not have to do." As part of the retraining program, Lanaham gets his tuition, books and supplies paid for as long as he can graduate in two years. He is involved with the graduate assistant program for baseball, is currently taking 18 hours of class and will graduate with a 3.7 GPA this spring. In spite of their different backgrounds and different reasons for going to school, these non-traditional students have a common desire to make their lives, and other people's lives, better by getting an education. "I was in a situation where I didn't have to work and I could just focus on my kids," Watts said. "Now that situation has changed ... I wanted to do something where I could help people and going back to school was the only way to do that."

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said. "The parking is better too." A stout man with streaks of grey in his dark hair that appears perpetually wind blown, Givan sits comfortably at his cluttered desk. With his thin-framed glasses, maroon tie and white collard shirt, he could almost pass as a mad scientist, were it not for the setting. Instead of vials and beakers, there are papers and books. The wood paneled walls are sparsely decorated. A bookshelf covers one, and it's replete with anthologies of poetry and classical and contemporary literature. His appearance, and office, is the epitome of a life of travel and academic pursuits. At 22, Givan earned his B.A. from Yale and then went to Stanford for his Ph.D. From there he taught in places like UC Santa Barbara, Eastern New Mexico State, Puerto Rico and Switzerland. After becoming the Dean of Morse College at Yale, he found himself missing the classroom. "I was visiting a friend in Kansas City

when I heard about the job at UCO...I with everything else they have going was attracted to the job because I really on...students take too many units per wanted to teach again. I really missed semester...for some reason they are in a the classroom, and this position, in a hurry to finish school," Givan said. place called Edmond, Oklahoma, was Looking at Givan's job experience is going to allow me to get back to that," like listening to him talk; you are not Givan said. sure if you should believe it. He was Givan is teaching three classes this awarded three Fulbright lectureships spring, Chaucer, Homer and Joyce, and that enabled him to teach American Fundamentals of Creative Writing I. literature in Romania, Hong Kong, and In his creative writing class he assigns Madagascar. approximately twelve writing assignGivan embodies the post-modments that cover poetry, satire, short em culture, a juxtaposition of clasfiction and some reactionary papers to sics and pop, like Bugs Bunny and short stories and videos. Elmer Fudd performing Der Ring des "Each semester I think I'm going to Nibelungen. He wrote his dissertation assign less work. The amount I give on Shakespeare and teaches a class now is more work for me, but better for on Chaucer, but he also highly recomthe students," Givan said. mends The Big Lebowski and anything Givan prefers to give more home- by J.D. Sallinger. Givan captures stuwork in order to avoid making his class dents' attention and keeps them entertake a final. He feels that the tests place tained, while teaching. And he enjoys it an "artificial pressure" on the student, as much as the students do. who is already stressed out. "I could retire," Givan said, "but I "The problem I find with the typi- don't want to give up teaching." cal UCO student is they are challenged

COLBERT Continued from Page 1 Luper is a central figure in the civil rights movement in Oklahoma and was born in 1923 in Okfuskee County, Okla., Colbert said. She was raised in Hoffman, Okla., at a time when the forces of segregation controlled economic and social and political life in this stage of Indian Territory. Luper endured hardship and social rejection at an early age, "but lucky for all of us, nothing could stop young Clara." Luper graduated from the segregated Langston University and then earned a master's degree in history from the University of Oklahoma. "She was the first African-American ever accepted into [OU's] Department of History," Colbert said. Luper became a schoolteacher and "inspired generations of young people who desired to excel and serve others." "During that period and beyond, she did it all," Colbert said. "Recognized and given over 509 awards, she has received the Presidential Award of the National Association for Higher Education. She has been inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame. She is one of the few Oklahomans to have a state highway named in her honor." Through her work as an advisor with the local NAACP Youth Council, in 1958 she helped the group make civil rights history. "On Aug. 19, 1958, which really is

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He graduated from Sapulpa High School, earned an associate's degree from Eastern Oklahoma State College in 1970, and a bachelor of science degree from Kentucky State University in 1973, according to the Web site of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. While at Kentucky State, Colbert was named an All-American in track and field. Colbert served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1975. He earned a master of education degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1976 and taught in the public schools in Chicago. Colbert received his juris doctorate from the University of Oklahoma in 1982.

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Three seniors ended their home wrestling careers in style Saturday as sixthranked University of Central Oklahoma shut out Truman ' State, 55-0, at Hamilton Field House. The Bronchos won in all _ 10 weight classes, and their victories included a forfeit by Truman at 133 pounds. - was a good job for our guys," UCO head coach David James said. "The seniors were special." The three seniors — Tim Elliott, Tommy McCarty and Luke Elmore — did not clisap, point, all having a big day. At 125 pounds fourthranked Elliott pinned TSU's Jams Crone at 1:39. Sixth ranked Elmore, 149 pounds, pinned Vince Vitatoe at 4:47. And McCarty, 174 pounds, ran his record to 19-2 after pinning Jeff Garber at 1:19. Elliott and McCarty are in their second years in the UCO program. They both came from Labette Community College in Kansas. Elmore, who also attended Labette, is in his third year at UCO. However, the quickest victory on Saturday came when UCO redshirt freshman Kelly Henderson, 157 pounds, pinned Chadd Griesemerjust 27 seconds into the match. Three other UCO wrestlers were ranked coming into the dual. Fourth-ranked junior Dustin Finn, heavyweight, won a fairly close 6-2 decision over Loyde Braidlow, who is considered TSU's best wrestler. Ati4ipounds, fifth-ranked junior Colby Robinson won a major decision, 11-2, over Alex Maus, and at 165 pounds fifth-ranked junior Mike Morgan pinned J.C. Housley at 2:24. James said Truman State is "awfully young." The 55-point margin of victory was the largest for the Bronchos this season. "Hopefully this will be a confidence builder for us," James said. In scoring, the Bronchos dominated in takedowns, 15-1; near-falls, 8-0; and reverses, 2-0. The Bronchos will now have two weeks to prepare before they head to Kirksville, Mo., for the regional tourna- S ment on March 1. The national tournament will be March 13 to 14 in Houston.

started making some baskets in the second half," UCO coach Terry Evans told the press after the game. The Bronchos did start off slow, allowing the Storm to take a 13-9 early lead in the game. However the Bronchos went on a 15-2 run following that Savage Storm lead, and took control of the game. Coach Evans wasn't overexaggerating about the second half. In the second half UCO saw an explosion of scoring, and opened the second with a 18-2 run. In those four minutes to start the second half, the Bronchos put the game away with that run. They pushed their lead to 23 after that. During their offensive explosion, Thomas led the way in scoring with eight points, with Harper and Garrett close

behind. With 16:29 left to play, the Bronchos were up 53-30 and coasted the rest of the way. With 13:30 left, the Bronchos took a 62-35 lead courtesy of Michael Sosanya. However, UCO never let up, even with the game securely in hand. UCO not only led for almost the entire game, they also finished. That is a good sign that they are back on track after the home loss to Northeastern State a week ago. The Bronchos have a week off, but return to division play against Cameron next Saturday afternoon. The Bronchos beat Cameron University earlier in the season by a score of 90-75.

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