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History professor discusses rising influence of China The Passport UCO program and Friends of the Library continued its lecture series Sept. 10 with a speech titled: China Rising: Friend or Foe, presented by Xiao-Bing Li, professor in the Department of History and Geography and Neo D. Zhang. Li discussed the current problems with the United States' trade deficit, what people in the U.S. can expect to see from China in the near future and also China's defense budget. -Full story page 5
Campus honors 9-11 victims with flags Ancient Chinese secret revealed
Lyndsay Holder, coordinator for UCO's Service Learning Center, helped place in the ground 4,000 flags near Broncho lake Thursday for the 7th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Last Thursday, Dr. Larry Altshuler, from the Balanced Healing Medical Center spoke about the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, herbs that are used to treat different symptoms and even gave students something to practice if they get bored in class. Page 3
akistani students ary of U.S. raids The global media is not quite ure how to label the recent U.S. it strikes and ground raids in akistan. Last week, five civilians and even militants were reportedly 'lied in northwest Pakistan by .S. missiles. Page 3
by Vista photographer Chris Albers
E. coli breakout sickens 116 people By Laura Hoffert Staff Writer
Features Who ddy Broncho? UCO's very own mascot, Buddy Broncho has brought much spirit and fun to sporting events such as football and basketball here on campus. He also makes appearances around campus for events such as homecoming and will even attend nationals with the cheerleading squad this year. Page 5
On Aug. 29 Oklahoma health officials announced a rare form of E. coli had sickened 116 people and killed one other in the Northeastern region of the state. Chad Ingle, 26, died on Aug. 24 after eating at the Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove. The newlywed was from Pryor, Oklahoma and his death has been linked to the restaurant, which is currently closed and under investigation for the outbreak. Of the people who ate at the Country Cottage between Aug. 15 and Aug. 23, 291 have become ill. The restaurant, located 50 miles east of
Tulsa, was reviewed online and received high marks for its buffet and atmosphere, one woman wrote, "It is a 1.5 hour drive for us to get to the restaurant, but we enjoy the atmosphere and food so much that we are willing to plan our day around a visit to Country Cottage." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga. helped Oklahoma officials verify the bacteria subtype strain, however the source of the outbreak is still unidentified. The official name for the specific bacteria is Escherichia coli 0111:H8, however the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) calls it E. coli 0111. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting and
abdominal cramping, but fevers are not typically present. Most symptoms begin three to four days after ingesting the bacteria and can last up to 10 days with medical treatment. Without treatment, prolonged sickness can lead to kidney failure, which is potentially fatal. The best way to prevent an infection of enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) strains of E. coli is to follow four steps laid out by the OSDH. First, always thoroughly wash your hands before preparing or eating food, after changing diapers and after using the bathroom. Secondly, do not prepare food for other people if you are ill or have diarrhea. see E. coli, page 5
Traffic lights adding to the stress of students By Stephani Tobin Staff Writer
Sitting volleyball team wins silver The U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball team faced China after upsetting the Netherlands in five close, hard fought sets, but gave up the gold on Saturday evening. -PAGE 8
With all the stresses heaped upon UCO students, the City of Edmond adds another: long traffic lights. Several students across campus have recently shown their dislike for Edmond traffic lights, and many agree that the lights down Broadway as well as the light at 2nd Street and Garland Godfrey are some of the longest. "I have to leave work earlier to get to class," said Stephen Roberts, senior public relations major. "I don't get as much time to work after class because it takes so long to get back [to work]." Roberts said that he goes through neighborhoods to avoid the long wait at lights, and that Boulevard and 2nd Street is one of the worst. According to an article published in The Oklahoman on Aug. 28, more than 75,000 cars travel through the intersection of 33rd Street and Broadway. Eastbound traffic through this intersection has a 25-second green light during morning rush hour,
by Vista photographer Chris Albers
Edmond autos stop for a red light Sept. 2 at Broadway and Second street.
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