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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by multiple shareholders’ groups against Chesapeake Energy Corp. and its board of directors after CEO Aubrey McClendon was awarded a $75 million bonus. District Judge Twyla Mason Gray dismissed the lawsuit on Friday but said the plaintiffs can file an amended claim within 90 days. The judge says the shareholders’ groups did not make a demand on the defendants before the lawsuit was filed, which is required in a derivative action. The groups argued such a demand would have been pointless. The New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System initially filed the suit last April. It later was merged with similar suits filed by shareholders’ groups from Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Ontario. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has declined to get involved in a new dispute over a Ten Commandments display on public property. The justices on Monday left in place a lower court decision that a Ten Commandments marker in Haskell County, Okla., must go. The 8-foot-tall stone monument has been on the county courthouse lawn in Stigler, Okla., since 2004. A federal appeals court ruled last year that it amounts to an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the county commission. In 2005, the high court said in two cases that determining whether the Ten Commandments could be displayed on government property was a case-by-case affair.

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SENATE BILL TO GIVE POWER OF TUITION RATES TO LEGISLATORS By Jenefar DeLeon / Staff Writer Republican Sen. Jim Reynolds has authored legislation that will give tuition and fee standards back to the state Legislator by the 2010-2011 academic year. Currently the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have that power. Senate bill 791 is currently in the Appropriations Committee and has until March 11 to be approved. The regents will no longer have the authority to set tuition and fee standards for regional colleges and universities from tuition and fees exceeded a set amount. Previously, Reynolds proposed Senate Bill 393, which prohibited tuition fees to increase more than the authorized amounts set by the regents from Sept. 1, 2008, until June 30, 2011. Power was given to the regents by the Legislator in early 2001 and has been amended throughout 2003 and 2008, but the responsibility will now be in the hands of legislators, and those bills have been repealed. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education was first established in 1941 to create unified academic standards for Oklahoma education. The regents are responsible for establishing course studies at state colleges and universities, grant degrees, scholarship programs, the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program, and approving allocations including tuition and fees, as long as they are within the limits set by the Oklahoma Legislator. The regents are in charge of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, known commonly as OHLAP, and Oklahoma’s Promise scholarships.

$ Republican Sen. Jim Reynolds has authored legislation that will give tuition and fee standards back to the state Legislator by the 2010-2011 academic year.

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YMCA LOOKING FOR ‘STRONG’ SUPPORT By Jenefar DeLeon / Staff Writer

The Edmond YMCA is looking to raise $105,000 to go toward scholarship funds and activities programs in support of the Strong Kids Campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign is an annual YMCA event to help fund scholarships and continue to provide YMCA services to the community. “There is a growing need in Edmond,” Michael Roark, executive director of Edmond YMCA, said. “Even though we are further north, it doesn’t mean that there are not people in need of our service. It is evident from the walk-ins in our doors.” Last year, the Strong Kids Campaign raised $100,000, and this year the goal is to exceed last year’s fundraising event. The YMCA has a long history in Oklahoma; it was first established in May of 1889, a month after the Oklahoma Land Run. During that time, it was meant for the men who were away from their homes as a place to teach them values and strength. The acronym stands for the Young Men’s Christian Association. In 1917, the services were opened to the entire community, and since then the YMCA has provided child care services and after-school programs for children and families. The Strong Kids Campaign is just one of the YMCA’s efforts. The event started as early as January of this year, and according to plan will end on March 9. The YMCA first asked employees to contribute, and then Two Edmond children swim in the pool provided by the Edmond YMCA, located on asked council members who serve in YMCA committee to also South Rankin Street. The YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign supports children by providing services and awarding scholarships.

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WOMAN INVOLVED IN CRASH FOUND DEAD More weather at www.uco360.com

DID YOU KNOW? The word “migraine” stems from the Greek work henikrania meaning ‘half skull.”

By Harish Murali Rahul Preeth / Staff Writer The Edmond woman who was involved in the accident that took place in front of the UCO campus 5:10 p.m. on Monday was found dead Wednesday morning, police said. Jamie Carpenter, 31, was found dead by her roommate. She was working as a caretaker. There was evidence that may indicate she overdosed, but her official cause of death is pending and will come from the Medical Examiner’s

Office, police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said. No other details regarding her death are available, she added. Carpenter was facing custody charges for driving under the influence of drugs and for her role in the crash that closed part of Second Street Monday night. She along with two others and a motorist in a second car were part of the accident. One of the passengers was seriously hurt and was airlifted to safety. “Condition updates on the others injured in the crash were not available at press time,” The Edmond

Sun’s Web site reported. Second Street between Rankin and Baumann was closed from 5:2010:35 p.m., while medical personnel attended to the injured and police investigated the site. The passersby that consisted of UCO students and faculty were not happy when they had to take a detour that was an extra 3,000 feet because of the road blockage. “It was a nightmare,” Teddy Burch, professor and adviser for The Vista, who was stuck in the traffic jam on his way out of the college, said. A 1,300-foot shutdown around the site caused westbound vehicles going

through Second Street in Edmond to turn right onto Baumann road. From there, vehicles were required to take a left turn to East Ayers Street, and again had to turn left onto North Boulevard Street, which led them back to Second Street to resume their journeys. Four police cars were deployed to barricade the road that was blocked to survey the location and to give medical assistance to those injured. The Edmond fire service assisted them.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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As a fellow broncho, I am proud of what UCO has to offer which include: small class sizes, student involvement, community service events campus wide, and also UCO’s embrace of multiculturalism and globalism. Saying this, I believe that each heritage, culture, ethnicity, and social group deserve the same amount of respect and attention equally. As President of the Black Student Association, I strive to make sure that every student I come across becomes actively involved in some way and feel a part of our profound family environment that is the University of Central Oklahoma. Upon viewing the Breaking Barriers exhibit in the Nigh University Center, before the defacing, I was elated to see such magnificent work and appreciation put into the display. After this crude incident occurred, I realized that hate is still prevalent today. So prevalent in fact that a crime of this nature could and did happen on my campus. I know that the incident itself was not the university’s fault but the response action is and something should be done. I have such high hopes and regards for this university and it saddens me that nothing has been done as of yet. Things of this nature should not be taken lightly because it is an act of hate. Hate not only affects the target audience but the full community. In closing, we are all affected by this crime of ignorance and it is the duty of us all too actively take part in this issue and address it like the well-educated individuals we are. The Black Student Association and I will continue to discuss this issue at our general meetings and will construct a list of ideas on how The University of Central Oklahoma can alleviate future issues such as this and continue to educate our community on respect and sensitivity. All are welcome to attend with his/her ideas ready to share with the organization. Sincerely,

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CAMPUS QUOTES

Do you think healthcare should be the government’s top priority? If no, what issue should be?

KAEL LITTLE

JONATHAN JOHNSON

SARA LACY

Sophomore-Graphic Design

Freshman-General Studies

Sophomore-Nursing

“I think probably, like, school loans should be. Some people still can’t get financial aid.”

“At this point in time, I do think healthcare should be. There are a lot of people without healthcare. Maybe not socialize it, but make it more affordable.”

“I don’t think it should be the top issue. Um… There’s a couple that could be. Budget and financial stuff should be. Building back the economy.”

KIRA TAN

SHENAN RODRIGUEZ

JOSH HOUSTON

Junior-Business Administration

Senior-Art

Sophomore-Criminal Justice

Brittany Martin, President Black Student Association International Trade, Junior

Do you think healthcare should be the governments top priority? If no, what issue should be?

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“I think it should be. I’m not sure about it, but it just should be.”

“I think maybe, for the most part, it should be an issue. It applies to a lot of people. I don’t know about it being the top issue though.”

“I don’t think healthcare should be the top issue. I think the economy should be.”

NEWS In the 2007-2008 academic year, students who either attended public or private colleges or universities received financial aid totaling $1.3 million overall, reported by the 2009 annual report by the regents. Over the past three years, financial aid has increased from 60 percent in 2006 to 66 percent in 2008. More than 232,000 students are enrolled in a higher education institute in Oklahoma. The state has 25 colleges and universities that consist of regional colleges and universities, community colleges and research institutes. Each system of the 25 colleges and universities is coordinated and governed by a nine-member Board of Regents that’s responsible to allocate funds, and approved by the Oklahoma Senate, each serving a nine-year term. UCO has always been one of the public universities to have some of the lowest tuition fees compared to other public universities. Jerry Legere, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management, said UCO has always been below the regents’ standards for tuition and fees. Dr. Glen D. Johnson, chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education said, “Tuition and mandatory fees at our colleges and universities have consistently been well below the legislative limits that have been in place since 2003. In fact, Oklahoma was one of the few states in the nation that froze tuition in this current academic year.” Legere said the legislators gave the power to the regents as a way to protect it from becoming part of a political campaign for senators, and the regents would assume responsibility of tuition and fee standards. Legere said since the regents had the power to set tuition and fee standards, they increased each year compared to when the Legislator had power over tuition, when it only increased every two nonelection years. “Clearly, our colleges and universities are doing a great job of keeping tuition as low as possible and are in the best position to understand the need for keeping the cost of college affordable while assuring a top quality education,” Johnson said. Sen. Reynolds was unavailable for comment.

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UCO ROTC AIMS HIGH, PLACES THIRD IN PHOTO BY BYRON KOONTZ

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MR. GREEK CROWNED: LOCAL CHARITY BENEFITS FROM PAGEANT’S PROCEEDS

sought to start a charity event, but didn’t know quite what sort of venue would best raise funds on a college campus. “We decided on a fun, lighthearted pageant, and it’s been going strong ever since,” Schwab said. Mr. Greek would be complete with each competition of a traditional pageant, featuring swimsuit, business wear, talent and question-and-answer segments. While Mr. Greek’s framework mirrors that of a more refined competitive beauty pageant, the tone is far from it, especially in the talent segment, Schwab said. “The talents range from serious to very random,” Schwab said. This year’s Mr. Greek talents included a piano solo complete with singing, a handful of monologues, and the slightly less grounded performance of an impromptu interpretive dance. It turns out, however, that even the least competitive of beauty and talent exhibitions have winners, and in the case of Mr. Greek, the victors are judged by a panel of three judges. All in attenAlong with giving the title of Mr. Greek to contestant Anthony Wilson, the Mr. Greek pageant donated more than $850 to Edmond’s chapter of Moth- dance also had the opportunity to submit votes for the “crowd favorite” of the er’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). event. Xi Delta sororities at UCO. By Ryan Costello / Staff Writer The 2010 Mr. Greek contest had a Jessica Schwab, assistant director of unanimous winner. Greek Life and Student Organizations Broncho freshman Anthony Wilson, University of Central Oklahoma held at UCO, recalled when the board was its fourth annual Mr. Greek pageant last considering where the money from this representing the Sigma Nu fraternity, won both the talent title and crowd faweek, in an effort to raise funds for a lo- year’s pageant would be donated. vorite. Wilson’s singing with a group of cal chapter of Mothers Against Drunk “Each year it’s been a different orgahis peers was enough to oust second Driving, a nonprofit organization. nization, and [MAAD] felt like a good The 2010 pageant raised more than organization to support,” Schwab said. place Elijah Livingston of Phi Beta Sigma $860 for the Oklahoma City chapter of “We’d never helped them previously, so Fraternity Inc. and third place Scottie Cayton of Acacia. MAAD through community donations, we thought ‘why not?’” Though Schwab said she was too busy student donations, and ticket sales. Last year, Mr. Greek benefited the ReSince 2007, a 12-member board has lay for Life program at UCO. In 2008, working the floor to take in the entire headed the event and determined which the proceeds went to Infant Crisis Ser- row of festivities last week, she did have charity or foundation should benefit vices, and in the inaugural year 2007, enough spare time to enjoy a good share from the night’s proceeds. Known on the pageant raised funds for the Okla- of what she called yet another successful Mr. Greek pageant. campus as the Panhellenic, the same homa City Recovery Center. “It’s always a really fun event … just a board governs the Delta Zeta, Alpha Before the first Mr. Greek pageant, Gamma Delta, Sigma Kappa, and Alpha Schwab said the Panhellenic board good time,” Schwab said. PHOTO BY GARETT FISBECK

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Fine Arts

By Heather Aki / Contributor

UCO’s Broncho Battalion rifle team competed in the Marksmanship shooting competion in St. Louis.

By Tiffany Brown / Staff Writer “Forward march,” “about face,” and “present arms” are some of the commands used by Reserve Officers’ Training Corps leaders at University of Central Oklahoma, but another mission may have called for a different set of commands in Saint Louis, Miss. UCO’s ROTC Cadets defeated several schools in the annual Marksmanship Competition. UCO’s ROTC division has been competing in the competition for several years. Twelve students from the Broncho Battalion competed in this years competition with three rifle teams. The Gold shooting team comprised Team Captain Ian Naylor, Team Manager Sarai Davila, and Cadets David Williams and Daniel Dire. The Bronze shooting team consisted of Cadets Keith Dugan, Allison Hallabrin, Matt Blubaugh and Kyle Stafford. The Blue shooting team comprised Cadets Amaza Withington, Rachel Nelson, Riley Young and Forest Jennings. Cadets from the Broncho Battalion have earned several awards, honors and recognition for UCO’s ROTC division over the years. They placed third in the 2010 Marksmanship competion. The rifle teams began practicing early September 2009 and continued to practice through January 2010 to prepare for the Marksmanship Competition. Part of their practice included being able to move the body in several positions, breathing exercises and precise shooting techniques. Cadets developed a keen sense of shooting specific targets with rifles. During the Marksmanship Competition, cadets had to shoot 10 targets from 10 meters away. Also, cadets are timed during several of the exercises and must maintain accurate shooting positions to hit their target. UCO’s rifle team was supported by fellow cadets and officers. during the competition.

For some new instructors it may be hard getting used to the groove of UCO, but Steven Smeltzer had no trouble at all. Smeltzer was put right to work, gearing musical theater students in jazz/theater dance and directing for music theater classes. His cheerful personality and vibrant jives are couple of the things that make Smeltzer’s classes fascinating. From the jazz box to a tango, the petite and energetic instructor has a wide variety of dance moves for his shows. Within a month into the fall semester, Smeltzer choreographed the debut show of the season at UCO with “High Society.” “Steven uses his level of choreography rather than simplifying the steps for us,” senior Seth Knudson, a double major in music theater and theater design and technology, said. “He comes up with creative ideas and great choreography.” With only a few months left until the first year is complete, Smeltzer ties up the year directing his first show at UCO. Less than a week until opening night, he struggles with defining the minor details to perfection. “Rehearsals are always up and down, but this show is ready to hit the stage,” Smeltzer said. From coming up with the show color scheme to using another version of the finale for the show, Smeltzer has brought this show to life with the cast. The show represents a lot of sunrises and sunsets, so it was nothing but common sense on what colors to pick. Smeltzer explained that when the sun rises and sets, there is a variety of orange and red colors in the sky. When the sun hits the horizon is when purple comes along, and all of those colors collaborate well with each other for the show. This is UCO’s first performance to use aerial and silk work. Not only were the students learning how to do aerial tricks, but Smeltzer has been taking classes for these procedures as well. “I want this show to have that full circus concept,” Smeltzer said. This may be Smeltzer’s first experience directing at UCO, but it’s definitely not the first show under his belt buckle. Smeltzer started out with his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre. His graduating class was the first to carry this degree at Florida State University. From there, Smeltzer took an apprentice position under renowned Actor Burt Reynolds. With 25 years of professional experience and countless performances throughout the years such as “A Chorus Line,” “West Side Story,” and “Hair,” Smeltzer has worked with all kinds of companies. “As a performer you want to have a few good roles under your belt before you take your union card,” Smeltzer said. The first five years of Smeltzer’s career was spent doing just

PHOTO BY GARETT FISBECK

CHOREOGRAPHER ‘STEPS’ INTO PLACE: NO PROBLEM TEACHING DANCE TO STUDENTS

Steven Smeltzer is choreographer and instructor for the theater department at UCO. He choreographed the season opener “High Society” last fall.

that. He has been in a number of European tours and performed regionally throughout the United States. Throughout the stages of his acting career, Smeltzer made it from choreographer and headed up to directing for shows. Smeltzer’s career description is more on the lines of a freelance director/choreographer due to his locations. Even though he has leased an apartment in New York for 25 years now, Smeltzer is a jet-setter. For 10-12 years, he traveled from the United States to two universities in Sweden, where he first started teaching. From Sweden back to the United States, Smeltzer was later hired through UCO as an instructor, director and choreographer. With the UCO music theater family opening up for Smeltzer to join, he has settled in with how things work around the fine arts department and School of Music. Less than a week until “Pippin” opens, Smeltzer will be busy getting ready for his big debut at UCO. He hopes to take time to breathe after the show is over before finishing his successful first year in Edmond.

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International

By Chantal Robatteux / Contributor When walking down the hallway on the third floor in the Nigh University Center Wednesday, March 3, one will be able to smell a mélange of aromas from unique food and exotic spices. The smell of baked apples, cinnamon, curry, chili powder, garlic, turmeric, coriander and so much more, entice your nose and stimulate your taste buds, watering your mouth, ready to be eaten. Attendees can eat their way around the world, right here at UCO. The International Food Festival takes place on UCO’s campus once a year. It is organized by international student groups, and proceeds will benefit UCO international student organizations. The event will be from 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. on March 3, in the Nigh University Center Grand Ballroom. Stephen Lanier is one of the immigration advisers in the International Office and has been working here for almost seven years. He said there will be booths represented from a number of different countries and student organizations. “Each of the tables will have food prepared and representatives of their country or region,” Lanier said. He added the food will be for sale at reasonable prices, ranging from approximately $1-$5. “There will be Chinese, Korean, Nepali, Iranian, Pakistani, Indian, European, Malaysian … food,” La-

PHOTO BY GARETT FISBECK

FOOD FEST TO SPICE UP STUDENT’S PALATE

The International Food Festival takes place on UCO’s campus once a year. The event will be from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on March 3, in the Nigh University Center Grand Ballroom. nier said. “Sometimes they have desserts and coffee.” Kim Pham, an international student from Vietnam majoring in marketing and finance, said this is her second year at UCO and the International Food Festival. She is the president of International Student Council and part of the Vietnamese Student Association. “The Vietnamese Student Association has been reactivated last spring and really wanted to participate,” Pham said.

The VSA be creating a Vietnamese meal, with starch, meat and vegetables. “We charge $5 for a full meal, which includes drinks and fortune cookies,” she said. She said she is very excited about the event. “It is a great opportunity to try other food, and it is around lunchtime. It’s a different lunch, not ordinary.” Corinna Feidt, an international student from Germany majoring in marketing, said she found out about the event through international stu-

dent adviser Glenn Freeman, when he asked if the European Student Association was participating. “Since I am the vice president of ESA, I want to be involved in campus activities, and this is a big event,” she said. “I want to have Europe represented there.” This is the first time Feidt will be participating at the International Food Festival, but she helped with it last semester. “The festival last semester was lots of fun.” Feidt said there will be lots of

different foods from different countries. “We will have food from European countries, like Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France, etc. I’m not exactly sure yet what I’ll be preparing, probably German apple crumb cake, a home recipe from my mom.” She also said she is very excited to see what the others are preparing and to represent her country. “I hope many people will show up and take the opportunity to learn about different cultures,” Feidt said. “If you go to restaurants you are not sure if the food has been Americanized. Here most students, well, ESA for sure, prepared the food, and so it really is authentic.” ESA will charge maybe $1, depending on the type of food. Pratik Chauhan, an international business major from India, has been here for 2.5 years, and it is his third time participating. “I am the secretary of the International Student Council which is organizing this, and I am also the president of the Indian Student Association. I wanted to help international students, so I always step forward for international events.” Chauhan said he will be serving Indian food. “We will have one sweet item, one spicy item, rice and Indian ‘naan,’ which is made of flour and can be eaten with the spicy food.” The Indian food will cost about $4 a plate. “I am very looking forward to this. It is great to see different cultures, different food and to get to know international students,” he

Liberal Arts

PHOTO BY GARETT FISBECK

SYMPOSIUM CREATES EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

Stephen Hughes, the photraghic coordinator for the department of Mass Comm .sets up the large format photography exhibit at the 22nd Liberal Arts Symposium.

By Prashanti Ganesh and Anuj Srivas / Staff Writer Every year since 1988, the UCO College of Liberal Arts and the College of Graduate studies host the Liberal Arts Symposium. This year, the 22nd LA Symposium, which is mainly organized by the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, was on Wednesday in the College of Liberal Arts building. This symposium creates an environment where UCO students can exchange ideas and attend presentations, which include research

papers, panel discussions and a variety of historical poster displays. “This is also an opportunity for undergraduate students to be associated with graduate students to share thoughts and learn,” Mark Silcox, professor and assistant chairperson of the Department of Humanities and Philosophy, said. “We hope to make this an open platform for students to get people to pay attention to them.” “This year, due to a bigger budget we were able to rope in guest speakers from outside the university and other academics. We also

have a panel of graduate students from a liberal arts background from other universities like OU who are here to share their experiences with our students,” he added. The symposium had lots to offer to the students. Throughout the day, there were exhibits presented by the UCO Laboratory of History Museum, and poster presentations that covered various topics, including one that involved creating a geographic information system for mapping the locations of storm water drains on the UCO campus. Presentations from the UCO Medieval Society and an exhibit of work from the Large Format Photography class in the Department of Mass Communication also ran all day. “It’s really neat how up-to-date topics are covered in this symposium,” Andrew, a biology major, said. “It’s really hard getting into some of the panel discussion,” he added. Guest speakers, UCO graduates and city managers Troy Powell, Claremore, and Matt Mueller, Guthrie, took questions from the audience on public service careers in Oklahoma. Bruce Plante, political cartoonist for Tulsa World, was the other guest speaker. He kept the audience engaged with his cartoons and timely wit. His cartoons of Clinton, Bush, Obama and other controversial subjects left the audience in splits. “It’s a tough world out there, but all the trouble we go through to get there is well worth it,” Plante said. “Many Internet cartoonists are cropping up, and the one who finds how to make money out of it will be the most successful.” One faculty member from each department and a representative from the Dean’s Office

worked from last November to bring out this annual opportunity to the students. “I helped with the programs and a few clerical jobs,” Niki Morgan, a representative from the Dean’s Office said. “We had absolutely no hassles while putting this one-day event together.” Throughout the day, students presented their papers and had panel discussions on various topics such as same-sex marriage and gay rights, the dynamic rituals of ancient Islamic sacrifices, law and order in Oklahoma, Greek mythology and the politics of abortion. “Since I have interned in the financial office of a casino, it was easy for me to work on this paper. I hope this panel brings to light the corruption and political involvement in the Native American tribes and the problems that they face,” Kayla Lyles said. She spoke about how Native American tribes have been having issues with employment and getting equal rights as others in her panel discussion on “human resource issues in Oklahoma’s public sector.” The papers “The Matrix and Perception” and “The Dangers of Genetic Enhancement” received a large audience with an air of excitement. Cliff Adams, a philosophy major, spoke about how man strives to improve himself, going from sleeping on jungle floors to airconditioned rooms. “This is a good experience for undergraduate students, and though this paper just started off as a class project, I’m happy with the way the presentation went,” Adams said. These panel discussions were the highlights of the symposium, with many of them having packed audiences that resulted in overflowing classrooms.

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contribute to the effort. Then they began the community effort. UCO’s very own faculty and students are also part of the effort. The Strong Kids Campaign helps continue programs that benefit children and the community, Jefferson Killgore, Edmond YMCA Health and Wellness director, said. To be able to provide programs of health

and wellness to our community, especially to children, is the fabric our organization, he said. “A strong kid not only values themselves but others,” Roark said. “They’re physically, mentally and spiritedly strong. That is what a strong kid is.” Our services are for all, Roark said. YMCA will not turn anyone

away, and events similar to this bring awareness of our efforts to continue our service to the community, he said. Although the Strong Kids Campaign will be officially over in March, the YMCA is always accepting donations and volunteers. “We are still a charity organization like many others,” Roark said. “We operate as a nonprofit organization,

so we are always accepting donations and encourage volunteers.” The Strong Kids Campaign not only helps children, but it also provides volunteer opportunities and leadership skills to the volunteers and children who attend the YMCA. Roark said it helps them encourage their peers to help make an impact in their community.

Donations can be accepted at the local Edmond’s YMCA. Just ask to donate directly to the Strong Kids Campaign, or visit its Web site at http://www.ymcaokc.org to make a donation and for more information about the program and its efforts.

NEWS Musical: Pippin

Lone Star Conference Championship

Events you should attend this week!

March 4th-7th Mitchell Hall Theater The ‘70s-era Broadway musical “Pippin,” re-created with a new song, dances and aerial acrobatics, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on March 4-6 and 2 p.m. on March 7 in Mitchell Hall Theater at the University of Central Oklahoma. To purchase tickets to “Pippen,” call the Mitchell Hall box office at (405) 974-3375. Ticket prices are $14 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and UCO faculty and staff, and $4 for UCO students.The production is recommended for mature audiences.

March 3rd-6th Bruin’s Field House Bartlesville, OK UCO’s Men and Women Basketball teams will be playing in the 2010 Lone Star Conference. “The Road to Bartlesville!” Tournament action starts with men’s first-round games on Wednesday, March 3, while women’s first-round action begins Thursday, March 4. Tickets will be sold individually for each of the eight sessions or in all-session tickets. Single-session tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students. All-session tickets are $55 for adults and $27 for students. College students must present valid I.D. at the Bruin Field House ticket gate to purchase student tickets. For more information visit Lonestarconferance.org

The Big Event

March 6th 8:00 AM UCO is one of hundreds of universities nationwide that hold a Big Event each year. The event brings students together from organizations across campus for a day of service. In previous years, students have worked at local schools, Feed the Children, and dozens of other local charities and non-profit agencies. Contact Information Name:Lyndsay Holder Email:volunteer@uco.edu Phone:405-974-2623

Freshman Follies

March 5th & 6th Constitution Hall 7:30 PM Free admision Freshman Follies is a variety show featuring singing, dancing, acting and other entertainment performed by UCO’s Freshman. The event is free and open to the public. It was originally held to introduce Freshman to the campus. The programming has been thriving since its conception and has continued due to the increased attendance. Freshman Follies will be held at 5:00p.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Constitution Hall.

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The ladies of Sigma Kappa do their chant as Chelsea Bingham won Freshman Queen on Feb. 24, 2010. The ceremony took place during the men’s basketball half time at University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla.

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Sara Lacy a UCO student majoring in Nursing is trying to cross Second street in Edmond, Okla. at lunch time, Feb. 25, 2010. “I’ve almost been hit several times... It’s very scary,” Lacy said. Students worry about thier safety when crossing the streets surrounding the UCO campus.

University of Central Oklahoma Visual Art professor Dr. Bob Palmer works on a painting of two bison at the Oklahoma Home and Garden. From Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. Palmer and several of his students from his mural painting and non-silver photography classes ran a booth at the fair this year providing numerous pieces for sale and providing information about the unversity’s art deptarment to Eric Murbach plays as goalie for the UCO Bronchos hockey team. He poses for the camera on Feb. 19, 2010 before the UCO vs. OU game. those who were interested in UCO’s art department.

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SPORTS

Men’s Basketball

BRONCHOS ARE DIVISION CHAMPS AGAIN! By Ryan Costello / Staff Writer

The UCO basketball men overcame early shooting struggles and a late Southeastern Oklahoma run to quiet the Savage Storm, 7267 on Saturday night. The real news came earlier that evening when fourth place Southwestern Oklahoma upset co-leader of the Lone Star Conference North, Northeastern State, to open the door for the Broncho’s third consecutive division title. UCO, who would’ve shared the title with Northeastern State failing the upset, clinched the north with an 11-1 conference record and a 22-5 mark overall. Northeastern State served Central their only loss in the conference, and were the lone blemish in UCO’s final 19 games that included a school record 16 game win streak. Of course, Southwestern’s upset over the RedHawks of Northeastern State and UCO’s historical run would have all been for naught if the Bronchos couldn’t seal the deal with a win against Southeastern, who had their own aims for an upset bid against a top team. Central entered the game without the services of starting forward Tyler Phillips for the second straight outing. The injury-plagued Bronchos were betrayed early on by their usually mechanically efficient 3-point shooting, turning in an abysmal one for 17 performance from behind the arc in the first half. Without their long distance scoring jolt, the Bronchos were entrenched in a back and forth battle with the Savage Storm. The opening

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UCO gets a little help from SWOSU and takes their rightful place at the top of the LSC North Division.

The UCO men’s team (above) huddles up at the center logo on Senior Night last Wednesday in Hamilton Field House.

half saw eight ties and six lead changes, including a Southeastern free throw with thirty seconds remaining that put UCO down 32-31 at intermission. The opening moments of the second half seemed to be more of the same, with neither team leading by more than four until UCO took charge. The margin was just two in favor of Central at 52-50 until the Bronchos took charge with a 10-2 run that gave them the

game’s first double digit lead at 62-52. The run was capped by a Dauntae Williams layup with just 6:33 remaining. A 3-pointer by Eric Cazenave gave Central the contest’s largest lead at 12 points, putting what seemed to be a safe 67-55 cushion between the two teams with only 4:26 left in the second half. Unfortunately for the boys in bronze and blue, Southeastern just wasn’t quite ready to

call it a night. The Savage Storm scored the game’s next nine points to close within three at 67-64 with just under a minute remaining. The Bronchos, however, would hit five free throws in seven chances down the stretch to finish off the contest, earning a hard fought five point win. “It was a tough game, but we found a way to get it done and we’re really happy to win the division again,” UCO head coach Terry Evans said to bronchosports.com after the game. “We didn’t shoot very well and struggled some at the end, so we’re happy to get out of here with a win.” UCO was powered by four starters that scored in double figures. After notching his second triple double this season in the senior night win over East Central, Williams flirted with his third on Saturday night, scoring 18 points to go with eight rebounds and a career best seven steals. Chris Rhymes also poured in 18 points along with seven rebounds and a season high five assists, Cazenave contributed 17 points and four assists, and reserve turned starter Shane Carroll added 14 points. Central’s final game of the regular season came on the heels of their last home game, a 109-79 drubbing of the East Central Tigers. A Hamilton Field House crowd of 1,500 bid farewell to a quartet of Central seniors: Rhymes, Cazenave, Blake Livingston and Keith Marks. UCO will next face a first round matchup against fourth place West Texas A&M of the LSC South on March 3 in Bartlesville, Okla.

Women’s Basketball

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ROSE ANDERSON SHINES AS BRONCHOS ROLL By Ryan Costello / Staff Writer

After a Feb. 20 loss ended a record-tying nine-game winning streak for the women of UCO basketball, the Bronchos closed out their regular season with back to back wins on Wednesday and Saturday. A packed Hamilton Field House said its final goodbyes to seniors Cristina Yarbrough, Brianne Grisham, Traci Murphree, and Rose Anderson on Wednesday night. Also in attendance at Central’s final home game of the season was senior Taylor Allen, who has missed most of the year due to injury. The Bronchos treated the home crowd to 96-46 annihilation of Lone Star North rival East Central on Senior Night, with the 50-point victory marking the largest win margin in school history. UCO led from wire to wire, putting the Tigers to bed early using a 21-4 run to close out the half with an insurmountable 45-19 lead. The Bronchos outscored East Central 51-27 in the second half and shot 53.6 percent for the game while holding the Tigers to a paltry 22.5 Broncho senior Rose Anderson (above) takes the ball down the percent for the contest. court in the lady Bronchos’ Senior Night victory over ECU on Feb. The Bronchos were led on 24. Wednesday night by Yarbrough, who scored 16 points to accom-

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pany eight assists and five steals. Ashley Beckley had 14 point and six rebounds; Anderson poured in 15 points and six rebounds; Jordan Starks scored 10 and snatched eight rebounds, and Jill Bryan scored 10 to round out five Bronchos scoring in double figures. In the regular season finale on Saturday night, the Bronchos would have a significantly more challenging task before them. In fact, it would take Central extra time to subdue the Southeastern Savage Storm, with the Bronchos avenging a loss earlier this season by a final score of 101-97. UCO was powered by a career high 22 points by Anderson, and as it turns they would need every one from their senior guard. The Bronchos seemed to be in trouble early when a Southeastern 3-pointer at the 11:59 mark of the first half put UCO in its largest hole of the game at 20-9. Central would close the gap with a heavy dose of paint scoring, including Murphree’s offensive board and put back score with just a second left in the opening stanza to give the Bronchos a 53-49 halftime lead. UCO led through most of the second half, but struggled to put Southeastern away, and was down three at 93-90 with more than a minute

left in regulation. Stark would nail a three to even the score at 93, a tally that would stand after Southeastern missed the two free throws in the final 15 seconds. Anderson scored five of UCO’s eight points in overtime, and the Bronchos held the Savage Storm to just one of seven shooting in extra time en route to the four point victory. Head coach Guy Hardaker spoke with bronchosports.com about the importance of the Saturday night win after the game. “That was a tremendous win for us,” Hardaker said. “This is a really tough place to play, but we had a lot of girls step up and make plays. Both teams played their hearts out and it was a great game.” Anderson was joined in leading the Bronchos, scoring 19 and securing seven rebounds, Yarbrough had a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists; Stark scored 14, Grisham added11, and Murphree chipped in 10 points. UCO finished the regular season with a 21-6 record on the year, their third consecutive year with at least 20 wins, and in second place in the Lone Star Conference North Division with a conference mark at 12-2.

BASEBALL SPLITS WITH TEXAS A&M KINGSVILLE By Ryan Costello / Staff Writer UCO baseball had a bittersweet weekend at Broncho Field, earning a split in a four-game series against the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas. The Bronchos lost both games of a doubleheader on Saturday, but came back and swept the Javelinas in another two-game set on Sunday. The Broncho bats struggled through a twogame slump on the first day of action against Kingsville, managing only two runs on 13 hits over the opening twin-bill. Central dropped the first decision 1-0 and the second 7-2. In being shut out in the first game of the set, the Bronchos wasted a stellar outing from ace starting pitcher Kale Murphree. Despite allowing only one run on four hits and striking out a season-high eight, Murphree (0-1) took the loss in the strongest appearance by a UCO pitcher to that point on the young campaign. In game two on Saturday, the Bronchos took the early lead when Taylor Brown blasted a pitch over the right field wall in the bottom of

the first, giving UCO a 1-0 advantage. The Javelinas would break the back of the Central attack with seven unanswered runs over the following five innings. Down 7-1, UCO would put up one window dressing run in the seventh, but a double play in the same inning would take the momentum out of a Broncho comeback, and pitcher Chris Muchmore (0-1) would be saddled with the 7-2 loss. After the first set, UCO head coach Wendell Simmons put the pressure on his hitters. “We just didn’t do much at the plate and that was the difference,” Simmons said. “Hopefully we can come back tomorrow and do a better job offensively.” Offense would play a crucial role in the day two sweep, but the UCO bats weren’t the only Bronchos to show up in the second day of games. UCO pitchers Ryan Wagner and Brent Miller stole the show on Sunday, putting in back-to-back complete games in foiling the Kingsville lineup. In Sunday’s first game, the Bronchos were

down early, but Wagner kept the Javelinas from pulling away. UCO was down 3-0 after the top of the fourth, but scored four straight runs over the remainder of the game to take the win, with Ryan Schoonover’s dubious hit-by-pitch RBI with the bases loaded turning out to be the game winner. The Bronchos were lead by Luke Yost, whose second home run of the season opened the UCO offense. Yost tallied another RBI on a sac fly in the fifth and finished with one hit in two official at bats. Taylor Brown also had a good game in the batter’s box, finishing two for four with one RBI. Wagner (1-1) would earn the win, keeping the Bronchos within striking distance allowing three runs, only two of which were earned, on four hits and four walks, and also struck out four. If Wagner’s performance was impressive, Miller’s follow-up act was simply astounding. After Murphree nearly shut out the Kingsville lineup the day before, Miller went ahead and finished the job, shutting down the Javelinas

in an 11-0 ounding by the Bronchos. Miller (1-1) scattered five hits and a walk, striking out five and sitting down 12 of the game’s final 13 batters en route to the complete game shutout. Nearly every UCO batter joined the scoring party in the final game of the four-game set. Brown went two for five with two RBI; Cody Cole finished one for three with an RBI,;Schoonover had a hit in two at bats with an RBI and stole two bases; Yost had two RBI on three hits in five at bats, and Arrow Cunningham was a perfect three for three with one RBI. Corey Hawk and Jordan Mullin also chipped in offensively with an RBI apiece. The 2-2 series keeps the Bronchos even on the year at 5-5, with a 3-5 record in the Lone Star Conference. Kingsville boasts similar numbers at 7-7 and 5-7. UCO will have a break before their next game, a tough LSC matchup against the 106, 8-3 Southwestern Oklahoma Bulldogs in Weatherford, Okla., on March 6.

SPORTS

Olympic Hockey

By Chris Wescott / Sports Editor For those who watched this year’s Olympic gold-medal round of men’s hockey this Sunday, congratulations. You witnessed hockey at its finest. A tribute to the sport, and an outstanding show of two global powerhouses slugging it out on the world’s biggest stage. However for team USA, their magical ride to the finals fell short of victory, as Canada slipped by with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win. It was Sidney Crosby who sealed our northern neighbor’s victory. At 7:40 into the overtime period, Crosby rocketed a wrist shot past team USA’s goaltender Ryan Miller, and the deed was done. The United States did not make it easy for Canada. The Olympic host country had to survive one of the most hyped and exciting games in the history of Olympic hockey. With 12:50 into the first period, Canada’s Jonathan Toews put the puck in net, assisted by Mike Richards. That is how the first period would end. Canada outshot the U.S. 10-8. Heading into the second, Canada had a full head of steam and all the momentum. Corey Perry, assisted by Ryan Getzlaf and Duncan Keith, put Canada on top by two, 7:13 into the period. The Americans seemed to have no answer for Canada’s attack for the majority of the second period. But toward the end of the second, the ice seemed to tip in their favor. Ryan Kesler took a pass from Pat-

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O CANADA! Fans celebrate outside on Robson Street after at the men’s gold medal ice hockey game between Canada and USA at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

rick Kane and put it in net behind Canada goaltender, Roberto Luongo, 12:44 into the second. This put the U.S. down by one heading into the third and final period of regulation. Both teams shot the puck 15 times in the second. With the whole country in their corner, Canada put a halt to any USA scoring opportunities to start the third, and there were a lot of them. However, all team USA needed in their corner was Miller.

The Buffalo Sabres goaltender and Michigan native rejected many key Canadian shots on net and kept the Americans in it. With just 24 seconds remaining in regulation, and team USA resorting to pulling Miller and relying on desperate shots on goal, Zach Parise tied it up at 2-2. Parise silenced the sea of red and white, and the “USA” chants began to fill the stadium. However, it was all too good to be true. Crosby’s game winner sent the

crowd into a mouth-foaming frenzy and the Canadians to the gold-medal podium. “Our team worked so unbelievably hard,” Crosby said following Canada’s 3-2 OT win. “Today was really tough, especially when they got that goal late in regulation. But we came back and got it in overtime.” Roberto Luongo faced 36 shots, turning away all but two. Miller played admirably and arguably was

the reason this young U.S. squad made their magical run to the finals. In the gold-medal game, Miller’s play was no different. The American goaltender faced 39 shots and saved 36. The one he couldn’t save hurt the most. “It stings right now,” Miller said, following America’s heartbreaking loss. For team USA, just being there and showcasing their talent on a world stage was an honor. “No one knew our names. People know our names now,” USA forward Chris Drury said. That is an understatement. Nearly every major sports media outlet had Russia and Canada as their top two teams, with USA being their fourth or fifth pick. Hardly anyone picked them to finish third, let alone a close second. So while the pain of losing gold hurts now, the youth of America’s squad can rejoice in the honor of silver. There is always the next Olympics and when that rolls around, USA will be the veteran squad. However, the epic showdown that took place Sunday afternoon may never be rivaled again. It was the United States however that came out on top in the overall medal race. The U.S was awarded a total of 37 medals in these winter Olympics. The Americans finished with nine gold, 15 silver and 13 bronze. Germany finished second overall with 30 medals, and Canada came in third, with 26 total medals. Canada won the most gold at the tournament, with 14 top place medals overall.

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USA’s Zach Parise (9) celebrates with Jamie Langenbrunner (15) after scoring past Canada’s goalie Roberto Luongo in the third period in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Canada won the game in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Scott Audette, Pool)

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