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Preparing for the unthinkable by Jana Davis Ste' Writer
Almost a year after the shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University, one that left 33 dead and dozens injured, UCO held a mock school shooting in the Business Building on Sunday to promote safety and security on campus as part of the 2008 National Campus Security Summit. "We are training officers to respond to the worst-case scenario," said Bob Horn, agent in charge for the OSBI. The worst-case scenario, according to Horn, would be a school shooting. There were 10 to 15 firefighters, EMSA and a variety of officers coming from OSU, OU, OSBI, City of Edmond, UCO, ASU, as well as others that participated in the mock school shooting, Horn said. "All across Oklahoma," Horn said about the crisis response program, "everyone seems to be on the same page [with taking safety precautions]." At 3 p.m. there was a short briefing in Rm. 113 of the Business Building to talk about what to expect during the crisis scenario. "We are using real air soft guns," Horn said. There were two different groups of people for the training. Observers lined against the hallways of the Business Building with orange vests
by Vista photographer Chris Albers
Officers participate in a rescue demonstration Sunday at the Business Building during the 2008 National Campus Security Summit held on campus. and goggles. Participants, including students, faculty and staff, either ran through the hallways, yelling for help or were injured victims.
"I'm a strong believer in training," Horn said. "[The scenario] is training to prevent situations like this from happening," said Holly
Henson, executive director of development for UCO and UCO Foundations. Horn said the training was also to help decrease the
amount of time it takes to resolve problems and rescue victims. "Part of the training is how to rescue people," Horn said.
During the briefing, two firefighters and four police officers showed what a res-
see MOCK, page 3
Bobb-Semple to lead UCOSA Say Anything rocks Bronchostock
by Vista photographer Brenda O'Brian
John Bobb-Semple speaks about his "Semple Solutions "campaign during the UCOSA Student Body Presidental Debates on Tuesday, April 8 in Constitution Hall.
Mon. through Thurs. at 5 p.m.
by Nelson Solomon
by Jordan Richison
Staff Writer
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In a record-breaking campus-wide vote, John Stephen Bobb-Semple was elected to succeed Jason Hines as UCO Student Body President. Kaela Davis was elected to succeed Cyndi Munson as Vice President. Current President Hines' effort to have UCOSA officially recommend to the administration that the Max Chambers Library's hours be extended to 2:00 a.m. from Sunday to Thun:lay was passed by a dramatic 1,200 votes. Student Organizations Coordinator Greg Parker would not reveal the difference in votes but said there was a huge increase in votes from last year to this year. "Last year, there were four presidential candidates and two vice presidential candidates and a total of 1,259 votes," he said. With only two candidates for each position this year, 414 more voters participated for a grand total of 1,676 voters who completed the voting survey through UCOnnect, Parker said. He noted that "this year's
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Popular L.A. rock band Say Anything performed in front of an estimated 700 people at UCO's second annual Bronchostock last Thursday at Hamilton Field house. Bronchostock, which was sponsored by the Student Programming Board, was supposed to be held at Plunkett Park, but due to the high winds the show was forced inside. Those in attendance had to wait a while for Say Anything as three opening bands preceded their performance. Eli Reed & The True Loves was the first group to take the stage and was followed Weatherbox and Manchester Orchestra. Manchester Orchestra, who are steadily building a strong reputation as a must-see live act, is becoming one of the more popular up and coining bands in the music industry thanks to their recent appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman," as well as a critically acclaimed album. "You guys have been so by Vista photographer Brenda O'Brian incredibly awesome to us," said Manchester Orchestra Jake Turner of Say Anything performs during lead singer Andy Hull. Shortly after Manchester Bronchostock on Thursday, April 10 at Hamilton
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