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Library theft on the rise Tiffany Brown
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UCO bike riders can now register with DPS in case their bikes are stolen. PAGE 3 Student parents
Non-traditional students juggle their schoolwork in addition to their own children's. PAGE 6
First home game
The Bronchos came home to a big crowd, concert and tailgating. See the photo essay. PAGES 10 AND 11
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While many students are going to the UCO library to study or use resources, some people may not be going with the same intentions in mind. Chances are if you've been by the library you've seen the warnings on tables and on computer screens not to leave personal items unattended. The school has been having problems with property thefts occurring in the library. "In the library, the first two weeks of school we were having more thefts than normal," Dr. Bonnie McNeely, executive director of Max Chambers Library, said. "The first two weeks of school we just had [thefts] everyday almost." Leaving laptops, textbooks, backpacks, purses or other personal items unattended is not recommended. Even if students are leaving their belongings on the table to go to the bathroom, or to meet friends, they do so at their own risk. If you sit items down and walk away there's no guarantee it will be there when you return. "Our books are protected, in that if they're not checked out, they alarm the door." McNeely said. "But students' personal things are not alarmed in anyway so people can leave with them." The library staff is suggesting getting someone to watch personal items if they are going to be left. "If you're sitting at a table with some-
one, tell them to watch it even if you don't know that person, they're more likely to watch it while you're gone," McNeely said. The library has put out signage to inform students they cannot leave their personal items unattended. McNeely explained how an international student checked out a laptop from the library and left all her personal things along with the laptop on another floor for an hour and the laptop was stolen. "It gave someone lots of opportunity to steal it," McNeely said. "We've only had one laptop from the library stolen," she said. "But we've had a lot of students lose their personal laptops." The staff is unaware of who the perpetrator/s are. "We don't know if it's a single person or multiple people," McNeely said. The library is taking measures to prevent students from becoming victims of theft. "We have limited staff on each floor." McNeely said. "Our staff [members] are trying to watch out, but we have so many students and we have a lot of back Photo by Byron Koontz corners and things that you can put your stuff in and walk away and we Garett Fisbeck, photography major, studies for a test in might not see it." the library. Students have been encouraged to stay with The staff is also attempting to put their personal belongings while studying to decrease the items left unattended in a safe place.
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Students in a wire art class experimented by buying a shoe and attempting to recreate it in varying sizes and shapes. See the photo essay. VIDEO ON UCO360.com The State Fair has arrived!
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The UCO Football team finally got to play in front of the home crowd Saturday night at Wantland Stadium. After three straight road games against ranked opponents, the Bronchos faced the Tarleton State Texans who were ranked 19th. The Texans beat the Bronchos 35 - 17. The Bronchos were hoping to get back in the win column after a tough 46-17 loss the previous week at highly ranked Texas A&M Kingsville that also knocked UCO out of the rankings. On a night when the weather conditions were near perfect for football, the first quarter was a defensive struggle. It saw numerous three and outs by both sides and ended with no score. However by the end of the quarter Tarleton State was in position to score inside the UCO 10 with the help of a UCO five yard penalty for a face mask. At the 14:57 mark of the second quarter Tarleton State quarterback Scott Grantham hit wide receiver Devin Guinn with a six- yard touchdown pass to break the scoreless tie. The play capped an eight-play 74 - yard drive. UCO would come off the deck fairly quickly, and for the most part dominate the rest of the half. They would get an amazing play from quarterback Brandon Noohi where he nearly scrambled out of bounds, but found wide receiver Ryan Gallimore wide open in the end zone for a 3o-yard touchdown. The drive covered seven plays and 6o yards On the ensuing kickoff, Texans running back Evan Robertson returned the ball all the way to the UCO 14. Broncho defensive tackle Freddie Harris made what looked like would be one of the biggest plays of the game to run Robertson out of bounds saving the touchdown. The UCO defense then stood tall stuffing Tarleton on a fourth and one with a big collision led by UCO linebacker Terry Hardeman forcing the Texans to give the ball up on downs and keeping the score tied at seven. Late in the half the Bronchos would get a one yard touchdown run from running back Jason Palmer to take a 14-7 lead after the extra point. The drive was set up by an interception from UCO defensive back see FOOTBALL, page 12
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It is estimated that at any one time, 0.7 o the world's population is drunk.
Kaylea Brooks One thing stands out when meeting Jacquelyn Powell: her immovable, selfless strength. After being diagnosed with a non-traditional form of cancer a little over a year ago, nothing about her personality or appearance betrays the fact that she is a cancer victim. In fact, she doesn't even like the term "victim." "Most people with cancer say 'When I became sick,' but I say "When I was diagnosed," said the straightforward Powell,
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Jacquelyn Powell drives the silver Smart Car that is usually parked behing the Mass Communication building. She said she is allowed to park there while receiving treatment for a rare type of cancer she has.
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who prefers to be called Mama Jack or Jack rather than her "hard to pronounce name." She drives one of two or three Smart Cars in Edmond, her's being the silver one. She is proud of the little car, a convertible, and she said that every time she sees a Smart Car driver, she has to wave. The car is characteristic of Powell's bold and genuine personality. It is also a comfort to Powell's students. "One boy said he was glad to see my car, because he knew that I was okay and at work."
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