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Phi Beta Sigma hosts candle vigil at Broncho Lake by Aaron Wright Staff Writer
by Vista photographer Travis Marak
Tabitha Terrell, accounting freshman, and Elaysha Swinnie, fashion marketing sophomore, and others remember the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings during a candlelight vigil at Broncho Lake on April 22.
Webb goes to Washington D.C. by Andrew Knittle Staff Writer
UCO President Roger Webb, head of the university since 1997, testified before the U.S. Senate this week abou, the security in the nation's largest learning institutions. "As a result of the tragic event
As students entered the bluetented area by Broncho Lake at 8 p.m. on April 23, they were handed a white candle to be used later in the vigil. The Phi Beta Sigma fraternity planned and hosted the candlelight vigil to remember those affected by the Virginia Tech shootings. When the seating began to fill and students took their place to the side or in front of the seating area, Edward Hudson Jr., secretary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., welcomed the crowd. Gary Roberts, president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., thanked the Office of Greek Life for their support. He also introduced the first two guest speakers for the evening which
were Jeff McMillom and Micah Hobbs from Memorial Road Church of Christ. McMillom spoke first. He referenced several passages from the Bible. He said many people may be wondering where God was in the tragedy. As an answer, he paraphrased a Scripture. "I am a big God. I am bigger than everything else. I am in control," he said. "When bad things happen in this world, you can count on me." The last speaker was Ketric Newell, a former UCO student from Life Church.tv. "Set before us today is the choice to choose life or death," he said. Newell said he tries to do everything with purpose. He
see Vigil page 17
Students honored by city of Edmond
at Virginia Tech on Monday, senior-level administrators on college campuses throughout the nation are scurrying to assess campus security," Webb said. Because Webb served in the law enforcement community before joining UCO 10 years
see Webb page 7
Dr. Woody Gaddis retires after 38 years by Teddy Burch Editor-in-Chief by Vista photographer Alex Gambill
By Dr. Woody Gaddis
"Art Lover" shows the kind of interesting juxtapositions that Dr. Woody Gaddis tries to find when making images for publication. The results are sometimes humorous andsometimes tragic but they are always an attempt to show the viewer something they would likely miss even if they were at the event themselves. "We often only use our
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Maybe you have seen him in the halls of the Mass Communication building. Maybe you have had him as a photography professor and have been intimidated by his straight forward, non sugarcoated way of teaching. Or, perhaps you know the person, Dr Woody Gaddis, photography professor since June, 1969. This is his last semester at UCO. "To do this job, that is to be a photojournalist, you have to be of the mindset that this work is a calling," Gaddis said. "You have to believe that you are doing your fellow man a service." There is a long list of working photographers who have learned from Gaddis. They range from sports photographers, commercial photographers and news photographers. "There are a lot of talented people that make me look good, justified or not," Gaddis said. It was by pure accident that Gaddis became a photographer. From the small town of Wagoner, Oklahoma, going through high school as a musician, Gaddis attended the University of Tulsa with the expectations of gaining a degree in music. He was a jazz saxophonist who played his own senior prom, but soon learned that music degrees are not easy to come by. "I learned really quickly that in order to get a degree in music,
Three UCO students were recently recognized for their service efforts to give back to the Edmond and Oklahoma City communities with Distinguished Service Scholarships. Pictured from left to right are Kathleen McConnell, Brett Middleton, UCO President W. Roger Webb and Michelle Lawrence. by Lyndsay Gillum Staff Writer
Dr. Woody Gaddis you have to be proficient in all areas," Gaddis said. "I didn't have a strong enough background for the music program." So, after promising his piano instructor that he would never sit down in front of a piano again in exchange for a C, Gaddis went off to journalism school. Having every intention to become a writer, Gaddis wai offered a job as a copy boy for the Tulsa World in 1955 fir $35' per week. Soon after accepting the job, Gaddis began gaining photo experience as a wire photo operator, developer in the darkroom and shooting photocopies of mug shots for obituaries. "I almost missed it. It was purely by accident that I mentioned it to the editor that I was interested in photography, and
see Gaddis, page 3
ThreeUCO students have been recognized with Distinguished Service Scholarships for their service efforts to give back to the Edmond and Oklahoma City communities. Created by President W. Roger Webb this spring semester, the scholarships reward selected students' creative project proposals. A committee, comprised of representatives from the Division of Student Affairs, the UCO Foundation and the UCO Volunteer Service Learning Center selected the three recipients. Each student will receive scholarships of $1,000 for the 2007-2008 school year. $500 will be distributed to the recipients' UCO bursar accounts in the Fall and Spring semesters. "We are proud to have them as part of the UCO community and delighted to honor their service with these scholarships," Webb said in a press release. "Michelle, Kathleen and Brett have demonstrated true leadership through service here at the
university and throughout the community." Family and consumer sciences education junior Michelle Lawrence of Midwest City, will aid relationships between local high schools and community agencies to make students more aware of the risks of sexual activity. A "safe zone" of interactive, anonymous sessions in which students can ask professionals questions regarding sex, will be established. Broadcasting freshman Kathleen McConnell of Owasso will work with local animal shelters and UCO and Edmond community volunteers to create comfort items for the animals they house. This will be done in an effort to improve the lives of and chances of adoption for sheltered animals. Interpersonal communications freshman Brett Middleton ofEdmond will gather volunteers and materials for the Edmond Boys Town Ranch, allowing male UCO students the chance to serve as positive role models. Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at Igillum@thevistaonline.com .
"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are." THU. 69/48 - Alfred Austin
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