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September 11, 2007

9-11 LINGERS SIX YEARS LATER

by Hannah Jackson Staff Writer Six years after terrorists attacked the United States, Homeland Securitystillasserts an "elevated" or significant national threat risk. There is also a "high" terrorist attack risk for domestic and international flights, which is just one level away from the top of the scale -- "severe" threat.

America is invariably different since the attack, whether in mindset, morals, actions, or apprehensions, but how much do UCO students think we have changed since September 11, 2001?

"I think people are becoming comfortable again," said Gina Xenos, a freshman sociology major. She added that America hadn't completely reverted to a pre-September 11 state-ofmind, but that Americans are becoming more relaxed.

Lesa Jackson, a sophomore sociology major, said that although the event brought Americans together initially, people are still divided because of opinions regarding the war in Iraq. Teddi Edwards, a sophomore management and marketing major said that the increased number of troops going overseas means that people are directly affected by the war. She said that regardless of individual support or opposition to the war, the overall population is now thinking more about the military because of its amplified proximity.

Jay Hansen, a junior English education major,

believes the American people have changed but the American government has not.

"Americans are more concerned with the world. We've caught up with the rest of the world," Hansen said, adding that American people are worrying more about issues such as • environment, nuclear power, and energy use.

"People are getting more involved in

these problems," he said.

Other students at UCO believe the change to be less positive, and controversial.

There's a lotmore stereotypical racism said Damien Colbert, a senior general studies major.

"People with middle eastern accents are labeled as terrorists," Colbert said.

"It doesn't matter if they're Persian or Indian, just because they look different.

Yongil Park, a sophomore finance and music performance major, left South Korea six weeks ago to come to school at UCO. He was in the military in September 2001 and was surprised when he heard about the terrorist attacks on America. `It was a temporary day of horror but everything's the same now," Park said, "[Except for] foreigners."

He described the difficulties he had in getting a social security number so that he could live in Oklahoma.

"I couldn't get a number, but a long time ago, it was easier," he said. Park also explained that getting a passport cost him almost $1,500 compared to the $205 that a natural-born American pays for a passport. It is also a very complicated process if the

passport is lost, he said. Park said he wasn't scared to fly when he moved to America and isn't fearful about another attack on the United States.

Although some students believe another attack on the United States is unlikely, others still have an eminent fear of terrorism. The strict security at airports immediately after Sept. 11 calmed down after a while, said Edwards.

Even with. the rules regarding what can and cannot be carried on a plane, it is still possible for security mistakes.

"I think people still get through [security] with things they shouldn't, so terrorists could too," Jackson said.

"You hear about people taking liquids —three ounces Only — but of what?" Edwards said.

Colbert believes another attack to be likely.

"Where there's a will, there's a way. They're determined enough," he said. "If it does happen again, it'll be something you've , never imagined."

Six years and multiple terrorist threats later, America is still at a state of heightened security alert and it seems that UCO students, although continuing with their lives, also fear for future attacks.

"We have an unrealistic optimism about it. It could happen if we let down our guard and our security," Xenos said, "They [terrorists] won't say, `Ok, I tried once, I'm done."'

by Vista photographer Chris Albers

Lisa Jackson explains how she thinks the tragedy of September 11 still affects society six years later. In 2001, nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives after Al-Qaeda operatives hijacked three passenger airliners.

Hannah Jackson can be reached at hjackson©thevistaonline.corn.

STUDENTS ELECTED FOR Dr. Pardo expands horizons 2OLYMPIC FLAME PROGRAM by exploring new cultures

by Aaron Wright Managing Editor At a young age, this UCO professor_left_Brooklyn_and hitchhiked through Europe for three years. She went to Spain to study, but eventually left in pursuit of a more adventurous education. She found it in the form of the people of France, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Greece, and other countries.

"That was the beginnings of my travels," said Dr. Diana l'ardo, Spanish professor in the modern language department at UCO. "Once I did that, I knew I would travel the rest of my life."

Since then, she has traveled to Thailand, Korea, Guam and extensively through Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Most recently, Pardo spent the majority of her summer in Nicaragua and Mexico, preparing for a class she's teaching this fall in conjunction with the Passport to Central America program.

The class is titled "Mexico and Central America: War and Revolution."

She was approached about teaching this class approxi-

mately 10 months ago. She said she decided to travel as preparation for this class immediately afterwards.

She spent two weeks in Mexico, predominately on the coast and in the Yucatan peninsula, which is one of her favorite places to visit in Mexico because ofthe history.

"Mexico is a huge country so it's not like you can see it all in one visit," she said.

For five weeks, Pardo lived in Nicaragua, interviewing survivors of the two civil wars that have haunted the citizens for the past few decades.

"I had no idea what to expect. I was there last

year and I knew there were stories there," she said.

What she was surprised to hear was the intensity of the atrocities the people experienced during war.

She told stories of people so overcome with emotion, whether it was crying or nervousness, that they could barely continue their interview with her. Pardo remarked that it was difficult for her to leave the interview without being affected. She had originally planned on interviewing three people a day. However, many times she did not continue after just one interview.

"After one person, it was such an emotional experience that I couldn't go on," she said.

Despite the devastating nature of the stories, people traveled from all over to speak to Pardo about their story. Pardo said they were happy not to be forgotten by the world.

One story, in particular, that Pardo remembers was told by a mother who found out her son was supporting the rebels in the 1970s. Her son came home in a different

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Eric Reed and Joshua Watley were two of 30 student leaders represented at the U.S. Olympic Committee's FLAME program that took place Aug. 2-5 in Colorado Springs.

by Nelson Solomon Staff Writer Two UCO students were selected this past summer to participate in the United States Olympic Committee's "Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere"

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(F.L.A.M.E.) program, which took place Aug. 25 in Colorado Springs, Co. Eric Reed and Joshua Watley, both juniors from Oklahoma City, were two of thirty student leaders from universities throughout the country that were selected to travel

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to the Olympic Movement headquarters, which is home to nearly 230 resident athletes, in Colorado Springs.

Reed said he discovered the F.L.A.M.E. program from surfing the web one nightwhile

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"What are you doing to remember 9/11?"

"I'm participating in a service project to feed firemen around the city."

Meredith Susan Scott Comniunity Health, Junior

"I am celebrating 9/11 through Liberty Lunch."

Rodney Bates Adult Ed., Graduate

"I will pray for the fami-

lies, the firefighters, that lost their brothers in arms, and for everyone who was involved."

Brittni Kelly Chemistry, Junior

"Our church is performing a prayer session to remember those that lost their lives that day."

As Sept. 11 arrives this year, the sixth time since 2001, many columnists, editorial writers and bloggers out there are once again analyzing the event, its repercussions, and what remains now.

But where does 9/11 stand now when compared with the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, which is probably the only day in American history that can honestly say it has a lot in common with Sept. 11, 2001?

Both days saw the U.S. attacked in a premeditated and brutal fashion. Both days saw thousands of innocent Americans - military and civilian - lose their lives as they went about their everyday routines.

And although neither attack occurred completely out of the blue, both • did come as a shock to most Americans.

Finally, both days, separated by around 60 years, would be monumental turning points, with all roads leading to war.

But, looking back now at the two days, it's hard to feel good about where the U.S. is headed post-9/11, while it's easier to feel good about what happened following the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

A big part of this weird feeling is Iraq, which as Dick Cheney so succinctly put it a few years ago, is a "quagm ire."

When President Bush stood at Ground Zero in the days following the attacks, he promised the American

people he would find those responsible and bring them to justice (whatever that means). And to his credit, Bush and the mighty U.S. armed forces did have Afghanistan sacked within weeks of the 9/11 attacks.

Osama Bin Laden, the man who inspired, financed and engineered the attacks, proved to be elusive, though, and Bush seemed to quickly lose interest.

Within a year and a half of Al-Qaeda's attacks on the U.S., Bush had committed his military to major combat operations in Iraq, the reasons for which are still hotly debated. Nearly five years later, the situation in the country is volatile at best - and most experts seem to think that there will be no easy, clean way out.

But let's get back to Pearl Harbor.

How would history have judged Franklin D. Roosevelt if he would have invaded some random country while devoting only minimal resources to fight Japan and its European allies Germany and Italy? What if he did it within months of the attacks on Pearl Harbor?

After the attacks on the naval base at Pearl Harbor, America entered WWII wholeheartedly, and within five years Japan - and its allies - were soundly defeated.

Six years after 9/11 and Bin Laden remains alive and

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free. He is loved and adored in ways George Bush will never be. America may be making Bin Laden's life difficult right now, but at this point in history, he is winning.

Nearly 3,000 innocent people died on the East Coast six years ago, and they deserve more than what our president has given them thus far.

There has been no justice for them, at least not the kind of justice most Americans expect. There has been no resolution to the problems and The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, semi-weekly during the academic year except exam and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during summer, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73034. Telephone: (405) 974-5549. The issue price is free for the first copy and $1 for each additional copy obtained.

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issues that inspired the extremists to carry out Bin Laden's sinister plan six years ago.

Soon there will be 4,000 dead American soldiers in Iraq, but Bin Laden remains alive and free.

As for the comparison of Pearl Harbor and 9/11, hopefully one day they will have more in common than they do now. Let's just hope, for the sake of the planet, that nuclear weapons aren't part of the solution this time around.

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'Across the Grand Canyon' photography exhibit now open

by Jana Davis Staff Writer

"You don't get this kind of experience in the classroom," Dr. Bob Palmer, UCO professor of art, stated at the "Across the Grand Canyon" photographic exhibit opening.

Palmer sponsored 10 students on a self-guided tour of the Grand Canyon on May 30 to take pictures and gain out-of-classroom experience.

Students received real life exposure in photography, Palmer said. This was not an ordinary tourist trip.

According to Palmer, the students did not take the same tour as everyone else. Palmer had to get special permission from the Hohokam Indian tribe to stay on the Hualapai Indian Reservation near the Colorado River at the base of the canyon. Students

stayed there until June 6.

"It's very important to have photographic study tours," said Zina Gelona, the director of Galleries and Collections of the College of Arts and Media Design. The group was in agreement that more student trips should be made to experience their major fully.

According to LaDonna Loudenslager, photo arts senior, there was a two-mile wind through the canyon followed by eight miles of hiking to the base. Students described the scenery as breathtaking and something that was indescribable.

"In the canyon, there's a presence," Loudenslagen said.

Lousenslager said the temperatures often reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The students slept in tents or on rocks to help keep them cool at night, said Skyler

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Photos by UCO alumnus Joe Harjo during students' trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

Smith, sophomore studio arts.

When the tour was over, the students were either flown by helicopter out of the canyon, or they hiked, said Palmer.

U C 0 alumnus Joe Harjo said that under these extreme circumstanc,,,, es, it helped pull the group together as a team. Loudenslager said the trip prepared them in ways a classroom setting couldn't.

The students agreed that

be on display for the month of September on the fourth floor of the NUC in an exhibit titled "Across the Grand Canyon."

Students can view these photos for free.

For more -LADONNA LOUDENSLAGER information, contact Gelona get out of the classroom and pictures to display at the Nigh at (405) 974- 2432. have hands-on experience. University Center. The stuAccording to Harjo, stu- dents held an opening recep- Jana Davis can be reached at dents tooktheir own equipment tion on Sept. 6 to display jdavis©thevistaonline. corn. and took black and white or their work. Their work will

the trip was an overall success and that it was a great way to

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"IN THE CANYON, THERE'S A PRESENCE."

UCO Foundation adds seven new members Former Pakistani

by Nelson Solomon Staff Writer

The son of Sonic Restaurant founder Troy Smith, Sr. and a Professor Emeritus in the College of Education and Professional Studies are among the seven new members of the UCO Foundation 2007-2008 Board of Trustees.

A news release announced that the new members include Smith, Jr., Dr. Gerry Pinkston, David Aduddel, Ancel Arrington, Kevin Jacobs, Brad Pumphrey and Todd Wekenborg.

Six of the new members serve along with the total 50 voting members of the board, while one member, Pumphrey, serves in an advisory role along with two other members, according to Adrienne Nobles, Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Foundation. There are a total of 53 members on the board, including Tom Thompson, namesake of the soccer field on the north side of campus.

Pumphrey serves in an advisory role along with Dr.

Randel Ice, a current UCO professor in the College of the Business Administration, and Dale Reeder, UCO adjunct professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Anne Holzberlein, president of the Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for the new trustees.

"We are excited to see these new members enhance

"People can contribute to UCO through us, and we can steward that gift by ensuring it used the way the donor intended" -Adrienne Nobles

our already strong Board of Trustees. They each have a passion for our future leaders and for UCO," Holzberlein said in the press release.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Foundation and serves the purpose of providing oversight and structure to the foundation.

Kay Bickham, Executive Director of the Non Profit Association Mgt., serves as the chairman of the board.

Nobles said the Foundation exists to raise funds to support UCO students through scholarships and various other ways, including financing special educational opportunities for students, like trips to competitions or conferences.

The process of selecting members ofthe board involves an internal committee which identifies leaders in the community who are pagsionate about UCO and willing to stand up and support the university," Nobles said. (where does the quote begin here?)

"We also look at individuals who can be key connections in the community," Nobles said.

Some prominent companies that are represented on the board include Chesapeake Energy, the Oklahoma Publishing Company, OG&E and Sonic Restaurant, Nobles said.

Smith, Jr. is on the board partly because the Smith family is very dedicated to UCO and wishes to continue to

support the university after its donation to the school last year.

The Foundation is the primary fundraising arm of the university, and most efforts are made through them, according to Nobles.

"People can contribute to UCO through us, and we can steward that gift by ensuring it used the way the donor intended," Nobles said.

Five of the seven new members are UCO alumni, including Aduddel, CEO of the Aduddel Development Group, Arrington, owner of Ancel Arrington and Associates accounting firm, and Wekenberg, the Senior Director of Field Marketing for the Sonic Corporation.

Jacobs is president of Crosswinds Development.

Members of the board serve in different capacities to promote the interests of UCO students, through volunteering and other efforts, to do their part to ensure that students have a bright future ahead of them.

Members also serve on committees that

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Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan from London Sept. 9 after seven years' exile. Within three hours of his arrival, Sharif was served with a warrant and flown to Saudi Arabia.

The Pakistan International Airlines plane that Sharif had boarded from London touched down at the Islamabad Airport where it sat on the runway for 90 minutes. About 100 police officers, some with weapons, surrounded the aircraft, according to The New York Times. Sharif was eventually taken to the V.I.P. lounge where he was arrested and flown to Saudi Arabia.

"Sharif was arrested after a police officer had served a warrant on Mr. Sharif, charging him with money laundering," said Lt. Col. Azhar Mahmud Qazi, a court official of the National Accountability Bureau in Pakistan, as quoted in the NYT. The amount involved was $31.5 million.

A few weeks ago, the Pakistani Supreme Court had ruled an order that Sharif be allowed to return from exile unhindered. According to New York Times, Sharif had intended to "lead an effort to oust the current president, General Pervez Musharraf."

The events come before the elections in Pakistan that will be held once Musharraf's term comes to an end on November 15. The United States regards Musharraf's government as an ally in its fight against terrorism. However the

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Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif arrives in Istanbul following his deportation. recent turn of events puts

the U.S.-Pakistan relationship in an awkward situation.

According to BBC, the White House officials believe Sharif's deportation was handled internally although they expect the future elections to be free and fair.

"Musharraf's attempt to oust his rival highlights how difficult it is for the United States to make allies with a government that does not practice the same democratic principles that we say we promote in the war against terrorism. It reveals our double standards," said Dr. Loren Gatch, UCO associate professor of Political Science.

Pakistani students at UCO have mixed reactions. I-lisssan H. Haqqani, graduate student in Wellness Management, said, "I think that Musharraf at the time was right. My opinion might also be due to the fact

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UCO Jazz Lab jazzing it up Why? encourages students with free movies every week to discuss world issues

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The Jazz Lab will be playing free Jazz-themed films every Tuesday night at 8 p.m.

by Hannah Jackson Staff Writer The UCO Jazz Lab is offering free movies every Tuesday night in September.

The movies, which start at 8 p.m. will alternate each week between ja77 concerts and documentaries about famous jazz musicians.

Clint Rohr, the Ja77 Lab night manager, had the idea for a movie night because a few friends and band members would often stay at the lab after a show and watch jazz shows or documentaries.

"We've always been set up with education as amain aspect of the Jazz Lab," Rohr said.

President Webb envisioned the Ja77 Lab serving the community, education and business by opening for concerts and teaming with UCO and Hideaway Pizza, Rohr said. The Tuesday night movies aid this vision by teaching students and the community more about jazz.

Rohr, with the help of Ed Garcia and Mitch Bell, two Jazz Lab musicians, will be showing a documentary on Chet Baker tonight. Baker was raised in Yale, Oklahoma and became a national jazz icon in the fifties. He playedthe trumpet and did his own vocals.

"The life of most jazz musicians is very dark â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it's like rock and roll, drug addicts who can still play," Rohr said.

Baker's story is no different. His rise to fame and death to drugs is documented in "Lets Get Lost," the first movie to be shown tonight.

Rohr said the documentary was difficult to track down.

"It's a rare gem," Rohr said.

The movies will be shown

PM from page 3 that my father worked closely with General Musharraf as his as Commanding Officer until last year. But getting addicted to power is a whole different story. The people want fair elections and are against the idea of Musharraf sealing the presidency for himself. The people want change now and Musharraf's future as Chief Exective of Pakistan is looking pretty bleak."

Umair Rafique, graphic design major, said, "It's unfair. Sharif should have had a fair trial even though I do not support his government.

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on an 8-by-8 projector screen and sound system that was donated to the lab and installed in January of this year.

Next Tuesday, Sept. 11, the lab will show two Bobby McFerrin concerts including "Spontaneous Inventions."

McFerrin is a jazz vocalist who wrote the popular song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy".

Bella Fleck accompanies McFerrin on the banjo during part of the concert. Chick Correa, a piano player who had two concerts at the ja77 lab in March 2006, also plays with McFerrin for one song.

On Sept. 18, Rohr hopes to show "Bird," a women rights and etc. He is an educated president who promotes a positive image of Pakistan. Our judiciary system was highly corrupt anyway, followed by the Pakistani police force and so on."

President of UCO Pakistan Student Association, Khusro Iqbal, said, "Musharraf's actions against Sharif are legitimate because Sharif was like every other politician Pakistan had in the last 60 years. He made false promises to the nation and delivered nothing. Sharif acted against Pakistan's favor in the Kargil war due to foreign pressure.

Young Pakistanis are aware of what's going on. They are tired of the political drama and are more interested in focusing on their career."

Musharrafcame into power in 1999 following a military coup that deposed of Sharif's government. The former prime minister was sentenced to life in prison for money laundering and a hijacking case. In 2000, Musharraf pardoned him and sent him into exile in Saudi Arabia for 10 years. However, the details of the deal are still not clear. ,

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John Milton once said, "Give me liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties."

Founders of the new student organization Why? share the same ideology.

This organization is basically a forum for students, faculty, staff and community members to come and share their views on current world issues. Group founder Brad Crowe, music education senior, refers to the organization as the "Sparknotes" version on world events.

"The main thing we ask is to come and be real," said group founder Rick Foresee, theater arts senior.

"Say what is on your mind."

The group will meet every other Thursday at 6:30 on the third floor of the Nigh University Center. The group members plan on educating those who come by inviting experts in their field to lecture on certain world topics.

They also want to organize debates and invite students who have personal experience with a certain world issue to come as guest speakers and share their stories.

An issue will be selected before each meeting so that

movie directed by Clint Eastwood about Charlie Parker, a jazz sax player.

"He died at a young age," Rohr said. In his 30-some years he contributed some things no one else has emulated.

The last movie night, Sept.

25, will be another two-concert series; the musicians have yet to be decided. The doors open at 7 p.m. for all Tuesday-night movies and students are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks, as there will be no concession.

Hannah Jackson can be reached at hjackson@thevistaonline.com .

approve changes in policy for the Foundation.

Nobles added that the biggest thing the Foundation does to help students is finance their education, thereby allowing them to recognize their dreams and pursue their goals for the future.

"The application process for scholarships starts in November, and further information will be advertised in The Vista closer to that time," Nobles noted.

Nobles is hopeful and eager to see what the board can achieve.

"We're really excited to see what this Board of Trustees will accomplish at this university, especially in this time of optimism and growth for UCO," Nobles noted.

Nelson Solomon can be reached at nsolomon@thevistaonline.

group members have a chance to look over the issue before coming to discuss their ideas.

At each meeting, before discussion, one mem- b e r will present

the "Issue-ina-minute," a quirky name for a basic recap of the issue.

Some possible issues include universal health care, the War in Iraq, Economics in Africa, relations between Israel and Palestine and immigration.

Most importantly, all founding members believe the main focus of the organization is to open dialog between those in attendance.

"It's living room conversation," said group founder John Bobb-Semple, marketing and political science junior. "It's not a preaching session for anyone."

Crowe said the idea has been harboring in his conscience since his freshman year, but was just recently put into action. He noticed that UCO did not have a campus organization like this and felt like, as a leadership university training future leaders in society, it was important to have them well-informed on problems going on in the world.

"Leaders have to understand world issues," said group founder David Schroeder, liberal arts junior. He stressed that he especially wants to see leaders already involved in positions on campus at Why?.

Meetings will be podcasted for those who cannot make the meeting but want to hear what their peers are saying about world issues. Each meeting will be recorded and put onto I-tunes for free listening.

Students wanting to know more about this organization, can join the Facebook group called Why or can email bcrowel@ucok.edu .

Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.r.'om.

Oklahoma regulators reject coal-fired plant AP Writer Oklahoma regulators on Monday rejected an application by utility companies to build a 950megawatt coal-fired power plant in northern Oklahoma.

By a 2-1 vote, Oklahoma Corporation Commission turned down the request from Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Gas &amp; Electric Co. and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.

The plant was estimated to cost about $1.8 billion. It was planned for Red Rock in Noble County about 80 miles north of Oklahoma City.

Commissioner Jim Roth pressed for a flat denial of the Red Rock application during Monday's hearing. He said the utilities had not proven they had sufficiently explored alternative forms of energy.

Commissioner Bob Anthony, who voted against the denial, said he was concerned about

future costs to rate payers.

Anthony said the utilities had demonstrated a need increased power. "My principal focus in these matters is the cost to the consumers. If they go to the market and get some of the leftover, high-priced power from out of state, that is not going to be a good solution for consumers," he said.

The plant was opposed by natural gas giant Chesapeake Energy Corp. and consumer and environmental groups.

State Treasurer Scott Meacham came out publicly against the proposal, saying he was concerned about global warming and its impact on agriculture and the state's future economy.

In opposing the request, Chesapeake said natural gas burns cleaner than coal and is in abundance in the region, `while the coal would have to be brought in from Wyoming.

AP Photo In March, Musharraf had fired Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry in an attempt to prevent protests and an overhaul of the political system. The military dictator did not handle the situation well, according to analysts, and the violence at the Red Mosque made things worse.

Chaudhry fought back and was reinstated in July. He also started a mass mobilization process that attempts to threat-

en the current political set-up.

In August, the International Herald Tribune published an article that said the Pakistani government denied former Prime Minister Benezir Bhutto's announcement that Musharraf had agreed to resign as army chief and strike a deal to share power.

"Musharraf chose to ally with the United States after 9/11. We support him even though he is a dictator and

ignores his own Supreme Court. In order to keep his power, Musharraf has used force and alienated his own population. His unpopularity has given legitimacy to groups that oppose him even Islamic fundamentalists," said Gatch.

Musharraf has maintained his image as military dictator. His pro-American agenda and agreement to help fight the Taliban softened the position. However, as Gatch says,

"The longer he maintains this practice, it will be harder for him to stay in power. The United States want a reliable pro-American ally and it does not look good for us to support a government like Musharraf's. It makes the U.S. beliefs look hypocritical when promoting democracy."

Abha Eli Phoboo can be reached at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com .

September 11, 2007

Student playwrights honored by UCO

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The winners of UCO's 2007 campus-wide playwriting contest were announced recently. All four winners received a cash prize and their plays will be produced for performance in early December.

"The point of the contest is to find out what's on [the playwright's] mind," said Dr. Bob McGill chairperson of the theatre department and the person in charge ofthe contest.

The winners, who are Steven Reckinger, ["Renaissance"] Jeanette Mirll ["Transgressing Reality"] Rhys Henley ["State of the Art"] and Kerni Rivera ["Mrs. Sinclair Goes Down Under"] received a cash prize of $300 and a guarantee of production during the OneAct Festival on December 6,

7, and 8 in Pegasus Theatre. minutes. The second is on the the deadline on the last' week Although the cash prize quality of the language and of school, things he hopes to is nice incentive, McGill the expressiveness rectify for the next contest. says that the guarantee of of the playStill, many people are quite production is what really wright. excited about the contest. draws in the contestants. T h e Professor Linda McDonald, "I talked to a lot of the who had Rivera for one of playwrights," McGill said: her creative writing classes "And the real incentive is last semester, was glad to the guaranteed production." third see one of her students win.

Two members of the is on the "We had a lot of fun UCO faculty, who have no humanity with her play," McDonald knowledge of the writer's of the charac- said. "And it's really name, sex, age or genter or characters. cool that one she workder, judge the plays.

And lastly, the shopped in class made it."

The judges are simplay is graded Auditions are coming ply given a script / on whether or up soon. The plays will be with a number not it's a valid student directed and caston it and nothdramatic ing auditions will be open ing more. experience. to any student on campus.

There are This year, a few criteria were a total of 11 on which entrants, less than half of the the plays are graded. first year's entries. McGill First is on length, with blames this on a lack of adver- Justin Langston can be reached the average play being 15-20 tisement and the placement of at jlangston@thevistaonlinacorn.

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After telling that story, the mother suddenly became nervous and requested that Pardo accompany her for a cup of coffee.

Nicaragua has been facing political distress since the 1920s. Between 1927 and 1933, Niaraguan rebels tried to clear the United States out of Nicaragua. These troops were led by General Augusto Cesar Sandino. The United States trained a national guard to assist the marines they already had down there. The guard was led by Anastasio Somoza Garcia. In 1934, he had Sandino murdered and two years later, he was elected president.

The Somoza family continued to rule Nicaragua until 1979.

In the mid-1970s, the Sandinista National Liberation Front began opposition against Somoza.

By 1978, a civil war was in action in Nicaragua between the rebels and the government. In 1979, the rebels won and Somoza left the country.

However, the fighting didn't stop. The Nicaraguan government was attacked by contras, or outside forces, for 10 years, between 1980 and 1990. In 1988, a cease-fire was established between the groups, but was not followed through. It wasn't until 1990, under the leadership ofVioleta Barrios de Chamorro of the National Opposition ynion, that a cease-fire agreement was upheld. Shortly after, the contras were disbanded.

Today, the Nicaraguan people live in peace. Pardo said they are a nation that very much values education, even offering classes on Saturday and Sunday.

"One thing that ,irnprpisses me most is the pride, the pride of the people," Pardo said. She noticed they were proud of their revolution and hopefully of things to come.

"This revolution was mainly campesinos, or poor people," she said, explaining their pride. "This was a revolution of the people."

Pardo also mentioned that the Nicaraguan people want Americans to come to their country. She believes it is a safe place to visit, but that travelers should be alert.

Pardo frequently encourages her students to travel and see the world. During her classes, she relates many of her own experiences to the lessons she teaches. She said the feedback she gets from her students is positive.

"Students do not want to be ignorant. Students want to know," she said.

Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com .

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Anti-war protesters brand Petraeus as a traitor see troops start come home.

Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, were scheduled to testify Monday in the first of three hearings this week on the future course of the unpopular 4-year-old war. Officials familiar with their thinking told The Associated Press that the advisers will acknowledge disappointing progress in Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's bid to achieve national reconciliation but would urge Congress to maintain the U.S. troop buildup to preserve local security gains.

On Sunday, Democrats sharply questioned Bush administration assertions that seven months oftroop increases might be working, citing continuing violence and alMaliki's political woes. They said they would not back off efforts to set target dates for bringing troops home.

"The reality is that, although there has been some mild progress on the security front, there is, in fact, no real security in Baghdad or Anbar province," said Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., a 2008 presidential candidate who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, a moderate Republican, said he respected Petraeus' judgment but would not blindly follow it.

"We're going to look behind the generalizations that General Petraeus or anybody gives us and probe the very hard facts to see exactly what the situation is," Specter said. "As I've said in the past,

by AP Writer Hours before he was to tell Congress the U.S. military needs more time in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus found himself in a political hornet's nest.

Anti-war protesters decried him as a traitor, Democrats called him a yes-man for President Bush and rankand-file Republicans waited quietly to be convinced.

"General Petraeus or General Betray Us?" the grassroots anti-war group MoveOn.org wrote in a full-page advertisement in The New York Times that accused the four-star general of "cooking the books" on the war for the White House.

Republican stalwarts swiftly came to his defense.

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell said the ad amounted to insulting "childish tactics" and should be condemned. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., called the ad a "slap in the face of every member of the armed forces" and branded MoveOn.org a "left wing anti-military organization."

The fierce political wrangling before Petraeus even walked into the hearing room foretold a fight to come on Capitol Hill.

Democrats are hoping that Petraeus's pleas for patience will fall flat; Republican leaders say the recent security gains in Baghdad show promise. This was happening against the backdrop of the onrushing 2008 elections and polls that continue to show voters want to

Olympic athletes, but had his doubts after reading the description of the program, included ncluded workshops and motivational speakers.

Watley explained that even though he went in thinking that the experience wasn't going to be that great, he ended up having a great time and not regretting his decision to participate in the program.

"I was actually stomped by a 12-year old table tennis player," Watley said, describing his time with the athletes.

A month after Reed sent in his application, he was given notice that he was accepted.

"As a month passes I receive a phone call from the USOC, telling me that I was selected, and that they needed information from me to get me a plane ticket. I was so shocked to be chosen," Reed said.

"After we arrived at the Olympic Training Center (OTC), we hit the ground running, anddidn 'tstop until 10:00 that night," Reed continued.

Reed said that he learned much from a chance meeting with a fencing coach later that night.

After being asked if he was an athlete by the fencing coach, Reed explained that he was with F.L.A.M.E. and entered into a discussion with the coach.

"We started talking, and soon our conversation led to research, getting sports into the Olympics, and comparing notes about coaching. I learned so much from talking to her, about fencing and doing sports with people that have special needs," Reed said.

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A press release stated that Tyson Foods, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation and Visa sponsored the program.

F.L.A.M.E. focuses on mentoring participating students so that they may apply the principles of the Olympic ideals and values to all aspects of their lives, according to the release.

The press release revealed that the students had opportunities to interact with professional athletes throughout the day among athletes-in-training residing in dormitories, and eat alongside U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls in the Athlete Dining Hall.

Activities included motivational speakers, networking workshops, interactive sport demonstrations, field trips to local attractions and information on how to apply for the USOC College Internship Program, among others.

Watley said he was encouraged to apply for the program by his father, not fully knowing any important details about the event.

When he found out he was accepted into the program, he said he was very excited to be able to work out with

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David Barrows takes part in a demonstration in front of the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, where inside Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker will testify before the House Armed Services Committee hearing on the future course of the war in Iraq. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) unless we see some light at the end of the tunnel here, very closely examining what General Petraeus and others have to say, I think there's a general sense that there needs to be a new policy."

In their long-awaited report to Congress, Petraeus and Crocker will say the buildup of 30,000 troops, which brings the U.S. total to nearly 170,000, is working better than any previous effort to quell the insurgency and restore stability, according to the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to meet the wrestlers on the women's wrestling team.

They did hands-on demonstration of their sport, and had us wrestle each other. Since I had a short wrestling career in high school, it was great to get back on the mat," Reed said.

"On the second day there me and a few others worked out in the weight room at 6am, thinking to ourselves that we couldn't miss a chance to workout in a world class gym," Reed added.

Watley said the two most important things he gained from the experience was the ability to be more open to new experiences and being challenged by the speakers to reflect on where he was headed in life.

F.L.A.M.E. aims to provide a pathway for talented young people to become involved in the Olympic Movement either through the USOC's College Internship Program or other careers or volunteer avenues, according to the release.

The release stated that F.L.A.M.E. was established in 1994 and was founded as a national outreach program for minority youth that was originally designed for ages 13-18 and focused on educating and exposing youth to the Olympic Movement and its ideals.

Also, according to the release, since 2006, the F.L.A.M.E. program has targeted college sophomores and juniors in an effort to better tie the program to future USOC college internship opportunities.

Nelson Solomon can be reached at nsolomon@thevistaonline.com .

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"I really respect him, and I think he's dead flat wrong," Biden said.

Biden contended that Bush's main strategy was to buy time and extend the troop presence in Iraq long enough to push the burden onto the next president, who takes office in January 2009, to fix the sectarian strife.

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The officials also disputed suggestions that Petraeus and Crocker would recommend anything more than a symbolic reduction in troop levels and then only in the spring.

The testimony sets the stage for an announcement by Bush later in the week about how he will proceed in the face of growing congressional discomfort with the war.

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In the end, Graham said, the U.S. cannot afford to withdraw prematurely if it is military unwise and risks plunging the region into more chaos.

"If politicians in Washington pick an arbitrary date, an arbitrary number to withdraw, it's not going to push Baghdad politicians. It's going to re-energize an enemy that's on the mat," he said.

Biden spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press," Kerry appeared on ABC's "This Week," Graham was on News Sunday," "Fox and Specter spoke on CNN's "Late Edition."

Meanwhile, a New York Times/CBS News Poll found that Americans trust military commanders far more than the Bush administration or Congress to bring the war in Iraq to a successful end.

Five percent of Americans said they most trust the Bush administration to resolve the war, the poll found; 21 percent said they would most trust Congress; and 68 percent expressed the most trust in military commanders Forty-seven percent of those surveyed in a poll conducted by ABC News, Britain's BBC, and Japan's public broadcaster NHK said they want American forces and their coalition allies to leave the country immediately.

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September 11, 2007

'Shoot 'Em Up' ignites the silver screen

by Justin Langston Staff Writer It's hard to believe that "Shoot 'Em Up" is a good movie. From the trailers, it really just looked like Clive Owen killing people for an hour and a half. Granted, that would be awesome, and much of the actual move is Clive Owen killing people, but there's much more here.

"Shoot 'Ern Up" is a rare action movie that mixes insane amounts of violence with plenty of heart and humor.

Clive Owen plays Smith, a self-described British nanny who's dangerous. Smith stops some thug from killing a pregnant lady by shoving a knife through the guy's mouth.

Then, more people show up to kill the woman, who's just about to go into labor. Long story short, Smith winds up with the woman's baby in his care and lots and lots of men after him. Smith needs to find out why they want this baby, how to stop the men, and what to do with the baby.

The movie is almost like the Japanese movie "Lone Wolf and Cub," only with a love interest. Early in the movie, Smith hooks up with his favorite prostitute Donna (Monica Bellucci) to enlist her into taking care of the baby while he can find a good home for it. As the movie goes on, Smith and Donna become 'parents' to

the baby, who Smith christens Oliver. It's wonderful to see the pair come together and form something of a family.

The movie is a great turn for Paul Giamatti, who plays the creepy villain hitman, Hertz. Giamatti plays his character as absolutely ruthless, unpredictable and flat out scary. He kills while joking about it and taunts people

while they're being tortured.

Giamatti is smart, snarky and evil and he's fun to watch.

Smith is a cross between Clint Eastwood's The Man With No Name, the Lone Ranger and the Punisher. He shows up all mysterious like and kills all the bad guys and protects the innocent.

It may sound simple or cliched, down to Smith's black

leather trench coat, but Owen plays his character well and it's hard not to love Smith.

One thing that truly impresses is the action. Smith kills people all the time. He kills people while delivering a baby, while skydiving, during a car crash and while having sex. One of the coolest scenes in the movie is when Smith defends himself, Oliver and Donna against 50 of Hertz's men while Motorhead's "Ace of Spades" plays in the background.

But the action can also be a problem. Smith never misses, his plans are always flawless and he's never wrong. With the exception of the end, he's nearly invincible too. It's never a matter of "is Smith going to make it through this alive?" It's always a matter of "how is Smith going to kill all these people without it looking trite?"

Granted, it never looks trite, but even James Bond sometimes has some difficulty.

It's not deep, it's not `movie of the year,' but it's fun. There's no reason not to see "Shoot 'Ern Up."

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UCO Cafeteria, a great alternative

by Jeff Massie Sports Editor Of all the places one could choose to eat, the cafeteria is definitely not a sexy choice.

You probably pass by it everyday and don't even give it a second thought. It's kind of like that girl in class you only talk to when you need to borrow a pen. Sure she's dependable, but that hottie up front is wearing low-rise jeans.

That is the life of Central Cafeteria, overlooked and under appreciated. It's not like the place doesn't try. It's clean and inviting, guaranteed to be disease free. Fake plants are scattered about and decorations are on the walls.

Even some festive umbrellas with lights are set up inside the cafeteria in an attempt to spice the place up a little bit as no attention is paid to the bad luck that comes with opening them indoors.

The downfall of the restaurant is it's too dependable, as odd as that is. There's no mystery in this relationship.

You don't have to worry about the cafeteria ever leaving you.

No matter how many times you cheat on it with Subway, and even after you break up and get rid of your meal plan, the cafeteria will still be there. It will be patiently waiting for that next fling that might never come, and it's fine with just being friends.

So now, in my esteemed fifth year as a collegian, I decided that it was finally time that I gave the on-campus locale a try, and I was delighted. For $6.50, about the same price I spend to eat in the Nigh University Center, I was able to enjoy a whole smorgasbord of caf-tacular cuisine.

The menu has items ranging from Mexican food to Pizza to sandwiches and everything else in between. Even vegetarian and vegan menus are available if you're one of those tree-hugging wimps.

Being the beloved restaurant critic that I am, I found it to be my duty to sample nearly everything they had to offer. I filled up two trays with plates of fries, a rib sandwich, pancakes, a ham and cheese sandwich, pizza, two pieces of chocolate cake and a Coke.

The rib sandwich was lovely, and I must admit that it got to tasting better with every bite. I was also pleased to see that the amount of sauce on it was adequate without being obnoxious, as I've never followed the maxim that sandwiches should be messy with the potential to ruin outfits.

The highlight of the main course was the pancakes, which I was surprised to see were still being served in the afternoon. They were both light and fluffy, and a bucket of syrup was made available.

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Eating here made me I was surprised by the realize how appealing reliutter lack of quality put ability and predictability can into the pizza. Pizza is an be. I will be visiting the American staple that is hard Central Cafeteria many to mess up, but the slices more times before we finalhere were hard and vomit ly break up for graduation. inducing. I took two bites.

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The other major scene is just before the climax, when the heroes square off against a gauntlet of gangsters, armed with razor-sharp knives.

What makes this scene stand out is â&#x20AC;˘ the location. Theyfight within a narrow hallway-like room, where the gangsters eat and have tea.

Much of the action is overthe-top, sometimes humorous and definitely vigorous; all of it accompanied with swift camera movements and abstract angles that make this film more stylish than realistic. Supposedly inspired

by Quentin Tarantino and Sam Peckinpah, director Ryoo uses some interesting camera techniques to produce a cinematic experience.

The two-disc DVD set includes bonus features like an audio commentary by Ryoo Seung-wan, deleted scenes, interviews with the cast and crew and making-of documentaries.

Dragon Dynasty is known for putting out high-quality martial art and action films, and this happens to be one of the better films of its lineup. It's a great way to introduce the West with what the Koreans are quickly becoming eminent for: making high-caliber entertainment.

Some films are meant to be experiencd without the overwhelming demand to think of the underlining message.

These are movies that won't change the face of cinema forever, but will provide an adequate moving-watching weekend for those just wanting something less complicated.

Korean filmmaker Seungwan Ryoo's "The ., City , of Violence" is one ofthose movies. The recent DVD release on the Dragon Dynasty collection proves to be an electrifying journey through the murky depths of organized crime. Mixing elements of mystery, comedy, film noir and martial arts action, "The City of Violence" is an aweinspiring experience that's heavy on action, but a bit light on story development.

The story isn't particularly innovative, as it follows two men searching for their friend's killer. Their investigation leads them into the criminal underworld, where they must use their brawns, as well as their brains, to survive the chaos that ensues.

What lacks in complexity is made up for in the stylized cinematography, interesting character development and amazing choreographed action scenes. Although the opportunities for insane fight scenes aren't necessarily plentiful in this film, the climatic battle certainly makes up for it.

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MTV's Video Music Awards broadcast from Las Vegas

by AP Writer As in most train wrecks, it was hard to focus on just one thing as the Britney Spears disaster unfolded on MTV's Video Music Awards. There was just so much that went wrong.

Out-of-synch lip-synching.

Lethargic movements that seemed choreographed by a dance instructor for a nursing home. The paunch in place of Spears' once-taut belly. At times she just stopped singing, as if even she knew nothing could save her performance.

Designed to drum up excitement for her upcoming album, Spears' kickoff to the Video Music Awards on Sunday night became another example of how far she has fallen. It would have been understandable if MTV's show had been crushed under the weight of the opening fiasco _ yet somehow it rebounded, and even flourished.

The show banked heavily on its own reinvention. After poor reviews and a decline in ratings over the last few years, MTV moved the show to Vegas, shortened it from three hours to two, went to a hostless format and focused more on performances than awards.

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy and the Foo Fighters hosted separate suite parties where most of the performances took place.

But the performance most people will be talking about was Spears'. And unlike her last appearance at the VMAs, when she locked lips with Madonna in 2003, this time it will be for all the wrong reasons.

"It definitely could have been a lot better," the hitmaking singer and producer Akon commented afterward.

"She seemed nervous ... you could tell by the expression on her face. Instead of just blocking everybody out and doing her thing, you could tell she was thinking about it."

After that, though, the changes to the show worked, leading to several exciting performances and some watercooler drama. An offcamera fight between Pamela Anderson exes Kid Rock and Tommy Lee led Jamie Foxx to quip: "Stop all this white-on-white violence."

Timberlake's suite was flooded with revelers, alcohol

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and eight lingerie-clad stripper types on raised platforms.

Before Timberlake accepted the Quadruple Threat of the Year award at his suite, the DJ summoned the partygoers to watch the monitor and go crazy if Timberlake won. He did, they did, and Timberlake said: "I want to challenge MTV to play more videos!"

Then he was whisked away by bodyguards and disappeared.

Timberlake was the night's big winner, with four trophies. After accepting the award for Male Artist of the Year, he jabbed at the video issue again: "We don't want to see the Simpsons on reality television." Apparently he's not a fan of either Jessica or Ashlee's MTV shows.

Rihanna won the coveted Video of the Year award,

plus Monster Single of the Year for "Umbrella." The Best Group was Fallout Boy, and Gym Class Heroes won Best New Artist.

Beyonce and Shakira won Most Earthshattering Collaboration for "Beautiful Liar." Beyonce's shimmering gold dress barely contained her top; immediately after stile picked up her trophy she asked an assistant backstage to help fix her dress, apparently to prevent a wardrobe malfunction.

Other performers appeared on the show's main stage, in front of an industry-only audience seated at tables, like at the Golden Globes.

Chris Brown gave one of the evening's most extravagant performances hopping from table to table in a dance spec-

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Alicia Keys had the evening's most rousing performance, debuting her new song, "No One," and then an inspired, choir-backedcoverof George Michael's "Freedom."

While performances like Keys' and Spears' were delivered on the main stage, others came in snippets: Akon crooned a bit of his "Smack That" before an award was announced, while the cameras zoomed in on Fall Out Boy and the Foo Fighters mid-performance in their suites, giving viewers the sense that they had happened upon an intimate concert.

Cee-Lo delivered a rocking version of Prince's naughty classic "Darling

Nikki" in the smoky Foo Fighters suite (where a beer bong was in operation as Dave Grohl danced, sang Cure songs, played air drums and posed for snapshots); Soulja Boy was showing Kanye West his "Crank That" dance in West's suite.

Though the suites appeared to be chaotic parties, the MTV-cast revelers were carefully organized, strategically placed and encouraged to imbibe for the cameras.

Choreographed or not, Timberlake and Timbaland's suite looked the most exciting _T.I., buffeted by pole dancers, delivered a rousing version of "Big Things Poppin"' while 50 Cent stopped by to perform "Ayo Technology" with Timberlake and Timbaland.

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Pain and West danced high atop Las Vegas in a balcony suite as, they ,,celebrated "The Good Life." And Lil Wayne, doing double duty in the Fall Out Boy suite after opening the pre-show with Nicole Scherzinger, was particularly animated.

TV viewers never got full views of those shows, though MTV promised more via its Web site and other "remixed" versions of the show. That might have been the purpose: to whet appetites for repeat viewings by promising glimpses of what they missed during the traditional broadcast.

Unlike in recent years, there was plenty reason to come back for more.

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riliEvisTA SPORTS Jets enter UCO's no fly zone UCO skins the Bearcats September 11, 2007

by Jeff Massie Sports Editor

The No. 19 UCO women's soccer team said hello to Newman University on Sept. 8 and posted a dominant performance, shooting down the Jets 3-0.

Despite out-shooting Newman 14-1 in the first half, it took 41 minutes for the first Broncho strike to find its way into the back of the net.

"Overall, we showed good intensity throughout the game."

-Kristen Juroch It was Kasey Mahaffey who was able to put the home team ahead. Her shot came from a cross, with the assist being credited to both Jamie Tarver and Ashton Morris. The goal was Mahaffey's second of

the season.

Twelve minutes after the half, midfielder Kristen Juroch added to the total with her third goal of the season, this one from another Morris cross.

"Coach said it was probably the prettiest goal we scored all season, and I guess I can agree with him,"

by Vista photographer Alex Gambill Juroch said.

Juroch Forward Carmen Davis loses her footing while fighting off a Southwest Baptist ranks sec- player on Sept. 7 at Tom Thompson Field. UCO won 1-0. ond for the Bronchos with her three goals; she assists, Morris scored a goal Burk found her at the top trails only Carmen Davis of her own. Her shot came of the penalty box for her who has four scores. with under seven minutes first score of the season.

The Jets fired three more After accounting for two in regulation when Vallan shots in the second half to bring their day's total to four.

None of them were on target and goalkeeper Rebekah Svensson did not have to make any saves the entirety of the match. The game was UCO's second shutout in two days.

The Bronchos had 28 shots, including 12 that were on goal. The shots were spread among 13 players with four coming from both Sarah Addison and Teagan Breslin.

"Overall, we showed good intensity throughout the game," Juroch said.

UCO will travel to Florida for a pair of games against Lynn University and irk Nova Southeastern. Nova is ranked 24th in the nation. , Jeff Massie can be reached at jmassie2@ucok.edu

by Alex Gambill Sports Writer UCO Soccer fought hard for a 1-0 victory over Southwest Baptist Sept.

7 during the first day of Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedic Alumni Weekend at Torn Thompson Field.

Forward Carmen Davis scored the winning goal of the game to end the deadlock.

Forward Lacy Williams helped with a deflection, which in turn assisted Davis with an opportune shot on goal just when she needed it to shutout Southwest Baptist at 49:15.

The match was almost dead even. UCO had five shots on goal and defended four shots from Southwest Baptist.

No one could ask for a closer) match up, each team took two corner kicks, SoutH*est Baptist had 12 sh UCO had 13.

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Fischer greatly contributed to the victory with three close saves in the second half.

"We worked hard to prepare for this game. We knew it would be a tough game," said UCO head soccer coach Mike Cook.

Southwest Baptist was definitely a physically aggressive team that racked up a total 27 fouls and three yellow cards.

"The main challenge was playing well defensively and not giving up goals," Cook said.

"It was nice getting a shutout."

He said they had a few chances to easily score extra goals, but they need to work more on finishing what's set up for them in the penalty box.

"We've got to be consistent," Cook said. "We've got to play whomever we play at a solid level and finish our chances [to score]."

Alex Gambill can be reached at agambill@thevistaonline.com .

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Sophomore Jamie Tarver assists Kasey Mahaffey for a Broncho's goal against Newman University on Saturday Sept. 8 at Tom Thompson Field.

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Stung; Bronchos squashed by Hornets Little punched it into the ground off of 15 carries.

Linebacker Will Clewis endzone from 11 yards out.

The defense forced a quick again led the defense with three and out on the Emporia 10.5 tackles including 2.5 possession following the for loss. The defense also UCO touchdown. Then after accounted for an intercepdriving to the Emporia 24, tion, a fumble recovery, with the crowd screaming, a sack and four hurries.

The Bronchos will travel another interception halted the drive and ended the threat. to San Antonio this weekOn the next drive, the end to take on Angelo State.

Broncho defense forced and Jeff Massie can be reached at recovered a fumble, but then jmassie2@ucok.edu O'Hara's fifth interception set up a Hornets field goal Football that made the score 17-7.

On UCO's final possesSept. 15 sion of the night, the offense continued its funk with three @Angelo State straight incomplete passes.

Sept. 22 On fourth down, O'Hara E. New Mexico scrambled, but was stopped (Homecoming) five yards short of the first Sept. 29 down marker. The Hornets @Texas A&Mthen downed the ball three Commerce times to run out the clock.

Oct. 04 "We made too many @East Central mistakes offensively and Oct. 20 couldn't overcome that," @SE Oklahoma Coach Langston said to Oct. 27

by Vista photographer Chris Albers UCO Media Relations.

SWOSU The only bright spots Nov. 03 Wide receiver Rick Montgomery looks on as a dog pile occurs following a play at Wantland Stadium on Sept. 8. The Bronchos on offense was the play of @West Texas A&M lost the game 17-7.

UCO's top two running backs.

Nov. 10 Little ran for 94 yards on the result of UCO quarter- house to go up 7-0, a lead that the Hornets were stuffed until Northeastern State

by Jeff Massie 15 carries and Birmingham back Ryan O'Hara's inter- would not be relinquished. a pass interference call on third Sports Editor added another 80 on the The backbreaking inter- down continued the drive. ceptions. He had five on A week after upsetting the day, including the pair ception came just before Unshaken by the penalty, No. 11 Abilene Christian, that were returned for scores. halftime when O'Hara's third UCO's Jonathan Tate picked UCO put up a flat perfor"Our defense was outstand- interception was returned 100 off the Emporia pass and ran mance and got stung by ing tonight and they obvi- yards — endzone to endzone it 35 yards to the 22 yard line.

However, the Bronchos the Hornets, losing 17-7. ously played well enough for — to extend the lead to 14-0 Despite the Broncho us to win," head coach Chuck with just 25 seconds left in the were unable to capitaldefense holding Emporia Langston said in a statement half. The drive started at the ize on the field position as State to no touchdowns, to UCO Media Relations. UCO 24 yard line with just back-to-back sacks knocked the UCO offense seemed The game started with 1:48 left to play. Aided by a them out of field goal range.

More of the same defento be the only ones rat- a strong drive from the personal foul that advanced tled on free cowbell day. offense, which went from the the ball 15 yards and two runs sive stops and turnovers The defense was domi- UCO nine-yard line to the by Ben Birmingham for 25 would ensue for the rest of the nant, holding the Hornets Emporia 20 before an inter- yards, O'Hara connected with third quarter. Just under 30 to 67 total yards and only ception stopped the drive, Marcellus Parker for a 31-yard seconds into the final quarter, giving up a field goal foreshadowing a pattern strike before throwing the UCO was able to put their with 2:02 left in the game. that would repeat itself four costly interception just five first points on the board, a The Broncho offense, on more times during the loss. yards short of the endzone. touchdown to narrow the The defense came out after score to 14-7. O'Hara was 3 the other hand, was plagued Midway through the

by Vista photographer Chris Albers by penalties and turnovers second quarter, the visitors halftime and continued its for 3 on the drive, accounting the entire game. The two picked off their second pass dominance. After the kickoff for 29 yards through the air Emporia touchdowns were and took it 40 yards to the was returned near midfield, before running back Maurice Maurice Little scores on an 11 yard run against Emporia State.

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