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Bailout fails; economy encounters record stock drop In a stunning vote that shocked the capital and worldwide markets, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system, ignoring urgent warnings from President Bush and congressional leaders of both parties that the economy could

Delhi considers U.S. procedures A series of bomb blasts occurred in India during recent months, killing nearly 200 people. The latest incident took place on Sept. 27 in Delhi. It was the second blast to hit the country's capital in the same month. The Mehrauli blast in Delhi took place in a busy market place, injuring many people. Page 3

Student receives prestigious award University of Central Oklahoma broadcasting student Brandon Richard has been selected from a national pool of applicants to receive the prestigious, $10,000 Ed Bradley Scholarship from the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA).

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Lineman charged with rape By Andrew Knittle

Senior Reporter

A reserve lineman on the UCO Football team is free on a $25,000 bond after his arrest last week on charges of rape by instrumentation. Zachary Drew, 20, was arrested by Edmond police exactly one week ago after the EPD's nearly month-long investigation into the Labor Day weekend incident. The 6-foot 6-inch Drew is accused of sexually molesting a 16-year-old Santa Fe High School student while the girl was passed out on a couch following a small party at an apartment complex near campus, according to the police report. Police were originally called to the apartment on complaints of vandalism, but

when they arrived one of the witnesses alerted them to the sexual assault that had taken place a couple of hours earlier. Police say the alleged rape took place Sept. 1, Labor Day, at around 3:30 in the morning. According to police reports, witnesses said Drew approached the Zachary Drew girl as she slept on a love seat in the living room of the apartment covered by a blanket. More than one witness reported seeing Drew put his hand under the blanket where he began moving it in a sexual manner. When some of the partygoers asked Drew

to stop, police reports state that Drew became "angry and belligerent," although the football player and some friends he'd arrived with would leave the residence shortly after the incident occurred. When asked why they didn't intervene, witnesses told police they were afraid due to the football player's massive size. At around 4:30 a.m. the girl woke up and used the bathroom where she found blood in her pants and underwear, both of which were later seized by police as evidence, the report states. The high school student was later taken to Southwest Medical Center where she was given a rape kit and examined. According to police reports, the nurse who performed the examination found evidence of a sexual assault.

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First amendment violation: book banning By Stephani Tobin

Staff Writer

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Features College earns profits The UCO College of Arts, Media and Design earned a profitable amount at a fundraiser and silent auction last Tuesday afternoon in Edmond. The event, which was held at Inspirations Tea Room, had about 40 guests, including Dr. John Clinton, dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design and UCO President Roger Webb. Admission to the event was $40 per plate. Page 3

nosedive without it. The Dow Jones industrials plunged nearly 800 points, the most ever for a single day.

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Compilation of banned books on the second floor of the Max Chambers Library.

Librarians around the nation are fighting for their patrons' and students' First Amendment rights by honoring Banned Books Week, and UCO is doing its part to bring awareness to students on campus. The week, which starts Sept. 27 and ends Oct. 4, celebrates "the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them," according to the American Library Association [ALA]. Banned Books Week recognizes books that are challenged as well as banned books. For a book to be considered banned, it has to be removed from a library or bookstore. A challenge against a book is an attempt to remove or restrict it, based on the personal beliefs of a certain group of people. "It's a great opportunity to celebrate a key freedom, [the freedom] to read and choose for yourself what to read," said Angela Maycock, the assistant director of the Office for Intellectual

Freedom at the ALA. "It's basic, but it's so important." Since 1990, there have been over 11,000 challenges to books around the nation. Because these are selfreported challenges, the ALA believes this number only constitutes about 25 percent of books that are actually challenged. On the second floor of the Chambers Library at UCO, a display shows covers of frequently banned and challenged books and a bibliography of controversial books. Bonnie McNeely, executive director of the Chambers Library, said people need to be educated on how to protect themselves if they check out a questionable book. "Just because a person reads a book, even if it's about making bombs, it doesn't mean they're going to do that," she said. According to the ALA, some of the most frequently challenged authors in the past 15 years include Stephen King, Maya Angelou, J.K. Rowling and John Steinbeck. The most challenged book of 2007 was "And Tango Makes Three," a children's book about two male penguins in a zoo who adopt a fertilized

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Local party business audited by IRS By Ryan Croft

Staff Writer

Bronchos earn first win of season UCO football celebrated its first win this season against the Texas A&M Commerce Lions Saturday night. The Bronchos won 21-13. The Bronchos started slow offensively, but holding back the Lions from a touchdown until second quarter, when Commerce's Courtney Edmond made a 19-yard run-in. -Page 8

Members of a local party-throwing business may owe thousands of dollars in taxes on money they claim they never made. Kegheadz co-founders and former UCO students Julius Baroi and Jordan Glover said they do not owe the Oklahoma Tax Commission the $320,000 it is seeking, and Baroi also said they have been treated unfairly in the matter. "That's why we ... went to the media," Baroi said. "Maybe if someone thinks this is an interesting story and it goes around, it will put some pressure on [the tax commission]." Baroi said as he understands the law, the tax commission is supposed to notify the person or people being audited before the

audit is over. He said neither he nor any of Kegheadz other associates were notified about the audit until after it was finished. "That is such a shady thing ... If we would have known this earlier, we could have contested it [better]," he said. Oklahoma Tax Commission Communications Director Paula Ross said she did not know the specifics of when the Kegheadz members were contacted. She did say, as a rule, the tax commission does everything in its power to contact the person they are auditing during the audit. Baroi said the tax commission is ignoring what he believes to be common sense made by Kegheadz concerning the alleged owed taxes. "With any taxpayers ... if we have a disagreement on the amount, we are always willing to work to try to rectify the

situation," Ross said. Baroi said Kegheadz has met with the tax commission and its lawyers, but were unable to negotiate what they feel was a fair settlement. Baroi explained that Kegheadz can not even afford a lawyer to defend themselves in court. "We haven't found a free one. They all want $10,000 for a $300,000 case," he said. The Kegheadz members have turned to State Representative Joe Dorman for help. "I visited with the tax commission to see what could be done," Dorman said. He said the tax commission dropped its estimate significantly from the initial $320,000.

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Edgar Cruz: 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., UCO Jazz

Krauss, Turci, & Kidwell: Jazz, UCO Jazz

Did you know The Vista was originally a literary journal devoted to showcasing UCO's creative minds? We've decided we'd like to get back to that. We're looking for poems and short stories from UCO students to publish in upcoming issues of The Vista Weekend. Due to space limitations, we can only print one per issue, and submissions must be shorter than 500 words in length. Send them by e-mail to vistastudentfiction@ yahoo.com and look for your work in the next issue!

Lab, $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger Wednesday, October 1

Lab, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. Thursday, October 9

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to 10:30 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger.

Pegasus Theater, 2 p.m. Movie: "Still Life." What are the geographical and sociological effects of the enormous Three Gorges Dam project on the Yangtze River, a hydroelectric power dam that has so far displaced some 1.3 million people? Jia Zhang-ke's film focuses on two people whose lives have been affected by the dam.

U.S. Marshal recruitment on campus Thursday U.S. Marshal Sean Xuereb will be here on Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 211 of the Liberal Arts building to discuss the paid practicum opportunity for the U.S. Marshal Co-op Program at UCO.

"The Rough Road to the Future: China's Pluralistic Politics," Oct. 2 Thursday, October 2. Pegasus Theater 7:30 p.m. "The Rough Road to the Future: China's Pluralistic Politics." Historian Kenneth Hammond will examine the broad range of political positions currently competing within China, and present an image of Chinese political life that goes beyond the stereotypes of authoritarianism.

Native American association hosting Taco fundraiser The Native American Student Association (NASA) will have its Fall Indian Taco Sale Fundraiser from 11 a.m.1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, under the blue tent at Broncho Lake. Tacos cost $5 each. Sale proceeds will be used for the Annual Fall Benefit Dance that the Native American Student Association will hold Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Nigh University Center ballrooms.

Luma: Rock, UCO Jazz Lab 8 p.m. to 10:30

Sho : Blues & Soul, UCO Jazz Lab, 8

Miss Brown to You: Jazz, UCO Jazz Lab, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. Friday, Oct. 10

p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 12 and youngpr. Friday, October 3

Smilin' Vic: Blues, UCO Jazz Lab, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 12 and

Dennis Borycki: Jazz, UCO Jazz Lab, 8 p.m.

younger. Friday, Oct. 10

p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. Thursday, October 2

Saturday, October 4 UCO Jazz Bands: Big Band, Special Event,

UCO Jazz Lab, 7 p.m. Monday, October 6

Language Society's Battle of Brains scheduled The UCO Language Society will host its second annual Battle of the Brains Oct. 25, on the UCO campus. For teams without previous academic meet experience, teams will battle to see who knows the most in a Jeopardy-style tournament. Question topics will include popular culture, sports, music, politics and literature. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 in the Liberal Arts lobby. Initial rounds commence at 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and the first place team will have its name engraved on a perpetual plaque that hangs in the English Department. Registration deadline is Oct. 15, with a limit of 16 teams. Registration forms are available in the English Department, Room 101A, Liberal Arts. A $20 non-refundable, cash-only fee is required at the time of registration. For more information, contact Language Society president Kodi Weatherholtz at kweatherholtz@ucok.edu or Language Society adviser Amy Carrell, Ph.D., at acarrell@ucok.edu .

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- A patient treated for agonizing abdominal pain received this surprising news in the hospital's paperwork "Based on your visit today, we know you are pregnant." Surprising indeed for 71-year-old John Grady Pippen. The staff at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach gave the retired mechanic and logger the ridiculously happy news this month, along with some pain pills. Hospital administrator William McMillan says an errant keystroke caused the hospital's computer to spit out theâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wrong discharge instructions for the grandfather.

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In this undated photo provided by the Frederick Meijer Gardens, "Nomade," a 26-foot-tall sculpture made of stainless steel letters by Jaume Plensa, is shown at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Mich. The internationally renowned Spanish artist whose whimsical, hightech Crown Fountain has made such a big splash in downtown Chicago is returning to the Midwest, this time for what is billed as his largest U.S. exhibition to date. The exhibition will include eight featured sculpture installations and 18 paintings by Plensa.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- It wasn't just the caffeine that gave an Iowa woman an extra jolt after she had her morning coffee. It was also the bat she found in the filter. The Iowa Department of Public Health says the woman reported a bat in her house but wasn't too worried about it. She turned on her automatic coffee maker before bedtime and drank her coffee the next morning. She discovered the bat in the filter when she went to clean it that night. The woman has undergone treatment for possible rabies. Health officials say that the bat was sent to a lab but that its brain was too cooked by the hot water to determine whether it had rabies.

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Thursday, Oct. 2, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Wellness Center room 127. UCO's Paralympic athletes will talk about their recent experience in the Olympic Village at Beijing. This event is co-sponsored by Passport to China and the Healthy Campus Initiative.

Participant applications for UCO's annual Modern Languages Talent Show are due Oct. 22. The show will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at the UCO Jazz Lab. Admission is free, and Hideaway pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Modern Languages Office at 974-5647.

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Absentee Voting Deadline to submit Application for Absentee Ballot: 5 p.m., Wed., Oct. 29 Deadline to submit Absentee Ballot: 7 p.m., Tues., Nov. 4 To vote in person early (Must Be at County Election Board Office) -Fri., Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. -Sat., Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. -Mon., Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Organizations call for campus to unite in fight against breast cancer Multicultural Student Services and W.O.M.E.N are inviting the UCO community to go "Passionate1y Pink for the Cure' to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer Oct. 1-15. Register as an individual or a team (with up to seven people) with Tiffany J. Brown in Multicultural Student Services, Room 211 in the Nigh University Center. Just wear an item of pink clothing on any day or everyday

Oct. 1-15, and make a donation of $5 or more. Donations will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Team and individual donations must be turned in by Tuesday, Oct. 14. For more information, contact Tiffany J. Brown, tbrown10@ucok. edu or 974-5946.

Skeptical bank teller scares off would-be robber CENTEREACH, N.Y. -- Police say a bank teller in Long Island, New York, had a simple question for a would-be robber: Are you serious? The skeptical teller's question was apparently enough to spook the female suspect, who fled the Roslyn Savings Bank in Centereach late Thursday afternoon without a dime. Police say she walked into the bank located inside a supermarket and handed the teller a note demanding cash and threatening to open fire if the teller didn't comply. That's when the teller expressed her crime-fighting dubiousness and asked if the suspect was serious. Police say the woman left without ever showing a gun. They say she is also a suspect in a robbery Tuesday at the Bank of Smithtown, also in Centereach, a Long Island town about 50 miles east of New York City.

Anti-bear spray discharge closes Alaska airport JUNEAU, Alaska -- The airport serving Alaska's capital city doesn't have to worry about bears coming around anytime soon. Juneau International Airport had to be evacuated Friday afternoon because of an accidental discharge of anti-bear spray. The chemical comes in a canister like pepper spray but is used to defend against attacking bears. Fire Chief Eric Mohrman says the spray spread through the building via the ventilation system. The terminal had to be cleared and the building aired out. One person was taken to a hospital for evaluation. The airport reopened after about an hour and a half.

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NEWS College earns a Delhi government considers profitable amount U.S. anti-terrorism measures at silent auction

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The UCO College of Arts, Media and Design earned a profitable amount at a fundraiser and silent auction last Tuesday afternoon in Edmond. The event, which was held at Inspirations Tea Room, had about 40 guests, including Dr. John Clinton, dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design and UCO President Roger Webb. Admission to the event was $40 per plate. The Media and Design Donor Relations officer Andrea Bair said fundraisers for the CAMD are held in different places every year. This year, Larry and Tamara Rhoads, coowners of Inspirations Tea Room, hosted the event. "[They are] wonderful supporters of UCO," Bair said. Donors at the event were encouraged to bid on items in a silent auction, giving them the chance to win certificates for private performances, lessons, artwork and a one-night stay at the Two Hearts Inn Bed and Breakfast, which is on-site next to the tea room. "It was so fun," said Bair about the silent auction. "Everyone gets so competitive." Larry Rhoads, who owns the tea room with his wife, said that the event was a "really big hit." Along with the variety

of tea, information and food they served, they also provided lessons in tea etiquette and patrons were invited to taste some of the 82 different types of tea served at the tea house. The house offered fancy hats and boas for guests to wear during their tea, to bring them more into the experience of having high tea. "People really got into it," said Rhoads with a laugh. Musicians from the CAMD were also on hand to perform for the donors. Among the performers were the Trumpet Choir led by Dr. James Klages and the Flute Ensemble with Emily Butterfield. Student performers Timothy Hsu, Ashley Northam and Brian Cook were also "exceptional," according to Dr. John Clinton, dean of the CAMD. "The music was relaxing, [and] the food and teas were delicious," said Dolores Heer, a CAMD donor who attended the event. "It was such an enjoyable afternoon, the CAMD Development staff did an amazing job." Heer also said that she enjoyed the tea education, and that she was looking forward to the next CAMD High Tea event. Rhoads agreed that the music was great, and that because the event was held in the tea house's Sun Room, the glass windows provided good acoustics for the musicians. "The musicians said they loved it" said Rhoads:

Pike receives recognition By Lauren Lubbers

Staff Writer

The Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at UCO, Lambda Iota, traveled to Memphis, Tenn. this past summer to attend their international conference. At the conference, which was held between July 31 and Aug. 3, the fraternity was presented with several honorary awards. Among them were the Public Relations Awards and the Chapter Excellence Award. This was the second year in a row the Lambda Iota chapter received the Chapter Excellence Award the award in their six year long history. The award

is presented to the top 20 percent of the 207 chapters of Pi Kappa Alpha. "The 72 men of our chapter strive to give back to the fraternity in the manner of working hard," member J.D. McFarlin said. He said areas in which fraternity members achieve this include scholastic achievement, campus leadership, participation in athletics, Homecoming and Greek Week, and always being respectful to others. "Through this approach our peers within Pi Kappa Alpha have honored us with a Chapter Excellence award," McFarlin said.

Symphony presents free concert The University of Central Oklahoma's Wind Symphony will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 2, at Constitution Hall in UCO's Nigh University Center. Led by Dr. Brian Lamb, the UCO's director of bands, the symphony will perform "Quattro Fiori d'Frescobaldi," "Liturgical Symphony" and "Miniature Overture" along with a tribute to singer James Brown by trendsetting composer Scott Johnson. "This is going to be such an exciting and different concert for us. The students have had the opportunity to collaborate with one another in much smaller

groups than our normal concert routine," said Lamb. "From the romantic lyrical strains of Arthur Bird's 'Suite in I)' for 10 winds to the Scott Johnson salute to James Brown 'Simple Engines,' this concert promises to have something wonderful on the menu for every type of music lover." The UCO Wind Symphony is a performing ensemble in the band division of the UCO School of Music. Members are selected by audition. For a complete schedule of UCO College of Arts, Media and Design performances, visit www.camd.ucok.edu .

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A series of bomb blasts occurred in India during recent months, killing nearly 200 people. The latest incident took place on Sept. 27 in Delhi. It was the second blast to hit the country's capital in the same month. The Mehrauli blast in Delhi took place in a busy market place, injuring many people. The events have prompted the Indian government to consider the anti-terrorism measures adopted by the United States after Sept. 11. According to "Times of India," a leading English newspaper in India, "the Manmohan Singh government has been constrained to look at the anti-terror mechanism in the U. S., which is believed to have ensured that there was no terrorist attack on that country post-9/11." News reports state that the Indian national security advisor MK Narayanan, who was briefed on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's role, believes that measures will have to be implemented in order to stop the blasts that have been taking place across India. Since May, five major Indian cities have been bombed. In September alone, Delhi has had six bomb blasts killing 20 people. In July, 22 small bombs went off in Ahmedabad killing 49 people, and seven bombs went off in Bangalore killing two, and in May seven bombs hit Jaipur, killing 63. "It is shocking to hear about these blasts and the government hasn't really done much to prevent it," said Pratik Chauhan, business major, from Gujarat, India. "It is even more

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Police personnel stand guard near a blast site in a market in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. An explosion in a crowded flower market in India's capital Saturday killed a 13-year-old boy and injured 18 others, police and hospital officials said. (By: Gunder Osan)

shocking to hear that it happened for the second time in the same month in the capital. There's something going on, some kind of terrorists maybe." The BBC report said that two people drove up in motorcycles and dropped packages that contained low intensity explosive devices. The Indian Police say that the attacks were carried out by the Indian Mujahideen (IM). Mohammed Arif Sheikh, the group's leader, is said to be under arrest. India is currently entering into a nuclear deal with the United States. On Saturday, when Mehrauli

was attacked, the House of Representatives approved of the bill. The legislation has passed on to the Senate, which if cleared, will wait for the final ratification by the U. S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and India's External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee. Another leading English newspaper in India, The Hindu, reported France is preparing to sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with India. Indian President Manmohan Singh is heading to Paris to finalize the deal.

Defeat for economy bailout By AP Writer

WASIUNGTON (AP) ,_ In a stunning vote that shocked the capital and worldwide markets, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system, ignoring urgent warnings from President Bush and congressional leaders of both parties that the economy could nosedive without it. The Dow Jones industrials plunged nearly 800 points, the most ever for a single day. Democratic and Republican leaders alike pledged to try again, though the Democrats said GOP lawmakers needed to provide more votes. Bush huddled with his economic advisers about a next step. The House was to reconvene on Thursday instead of adjourning for the year as planned. Stocks began falling even before the 228-205 vote to reject the bill was officially announced on the House floor. The 777-point decline for the day surpassed the 721-point previous record, on the day after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, though in percentage terms it was well short of the drops on Black Monday of October 1987 and at the start of the Depression. In the House chamber, as a digital screen recorded a cascade of "no" votes against the bailout, Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley of New York shouted news of the falling stocks. "Six hundred points!" he yelled, jabbing his thumb downward. Bush and a host of leading congressional figures had implored the lawmakers to pass the legislation despite loud protest from their constituents back home. Not enough members were willing to take the political risk just five weeks before an election. More than two-thirds of Republicans and 40 percent of Democrats opposed the bill. The overriding question for congressional leaders was what to do next. Congress has been trying to adjourn so that its members can go out and campaign for the election that is just five weeks away. "The legislation may have failed; the crisis is still with us," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in a news conference after the defeat. "What happened today cannot stand," Pelosi said. "We must move forward, and I hope that the markets will take that message." At the White House, Bush said, "I'm disappointed in the vote. ... We've put forth a plan that was big because we've got a big problem." He pledged to keep pressing for a measure that Congress would pass.

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Republicans blamed Pelosi's scathing speech near the close of the debate — which attacked Bush's economic policies and a "rightwing ideology of anything goes, no supervision, no discipline, no regulation" of financial markets — for the vote's failure. "We could have gotten there today had it not been for the partisan speech that the speaker gave on the floor of the House," Minority Leader John Boehner said. Pelosi's words, the Ohio Republican said, "poisoned our conference, caused a number of members that we thought we could get, to go south." Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., the whip, estimated that Pelosi's speech changed the minds of a dozen Republicans who might otherwise have supported the plan. That was a remarkable accusation by Republicans against Republicans, said Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee: "Because somebody hurt their feelings, they decided to punish the country." The presidential candidates kept close track — from afar. In Colorado, Democrat Barack Obama said, "Democrats, Republicans, step up to the plate, get it done." Republican John McCain spoke with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke before leaving Ohio for a campaign stop in Iowa, a spokeswoman said. The legislation the administration promoted would have allowed the government to buy bad mortgages

and other rotten assets held by troubled banks and financial institutions. Getting those debts off their books should bolster those companies' balance sheets, making them more inclined to lend and easing one of the biggest choke points in the credit crisis. If the plan worked, the thinking went, it would help lift a major weight off the national economy that is already sputtering. Monday's action had been preceded by unusually aggressive White House lobbying, and Fratto said that Bush had been making calls to lawmakers until shortly before the vote. Bush and his economic advisers, as well as congressional leaders in both parties had argued the plan was vital to insulating ordinary Americans from the effects of Wall Street's bad bets. The version that was up for vote Monday was the product of marathon closed-door negotiations on Capitol Hill over the weekend. "We're all worried about losing our jobs," Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., declared in an impassioned speech in support of the bill before the vote. "Most of us say, 'I want this thing to pass, but I want you to vote for it — not me."' Said Boehner, after the vote: "Americans are angry, and so are my colleagues. They don't want to have to vote for a bill like this. But I have concerns about what this means for the American people, what it means for our economy, and what it means for people's jobs. I think that we need to renew our efforts to find a solution that Congress can support."

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Congress has yet to Partisan politics was the name demonstrate their ability to "The fallout from their Chris Albers of the game as the U.S. House of balance the nation's budget Representatives dropped a bomb on effectively. How can we bombshell rejection landed Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, ADMINISTRATIVE the U.S. economy by rejecting the $700 possibly expect them to 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK on the New York Stock produce a rational plan to billion bailout package on Monday. 73034-5209, or deliver in person to the ASSISTANT Tresa Berlemann The fallout from their bombshell rescue the nation's financial Exchange..." editor in the Communications Buildrejection landed on the New York industry and markets? --Carrie Cronk ing, Room 107. Letters can be e-mailed ADVISER Prior to Monday's record Stock Exchange as the Dow Jones to editorial@thevistaonline.com . Kelly S. Wray Industrial Average made history setting plummet, the U.S. employment market, with the when it closed with a loss of 777.68 greatest loss for the Dow was on Sept. national unemployment rate hitting 17, 2001, when the market dosed with 5.7 percent last month. points for the day. The activity Monday on Capitol Hill a 684.81 points decline in the Dow, If the government's plan to and on the stock market could leave according to mdleasing.com . rescue the financial industry In October 1929, three days were doesn't include further regulations us wondering, "Do we really want recorded in infamy. Those days on large corporations and stock Congress managing our economy?" Representatives of the two major are commonly referred to as Black trading, how can we expect it to be As journalists, we take comfort in knowledge. If someparties couldn't even come to terms Thursday (Oct. 24), Black Monday effective in preventing another Great thing confuses us, we usually have the ability to find out in a situation they were proclaiming (Oct. 28) and Black Tuesday (Oct. 29). Depression? what's really happening. If a crisis - big or small - frightens Some historians credit market to be a crisis, as the noes took the vote Numerous corporate CEO's of us, we go to the source of the issue, then discuss and disactivity on those three days as being companies that have recently gone 228 to 205. seminate what we learn so that we can present it to you in a Of those 228 no votes, 133 were cast one factor leading to the start of the under have benefitted from multiway that is less daunting than when we learned about it. by Republicans, while 140 Democrats Great Depression. million dollar severance packages, In this way, we fulfill our responsibility to our readers The stock market events of those while employees and stockholders voted in favor of the legislation. but also ease our own fears. Oklahoma representatives Mary days were preceded by an unstable of their companies have been left The current economic turmoil is another issue entirely. Fallin (R — Dist. 5), Frank Lucas (R — market, which was based on to count the dust bunnies in their The problem is so much bigger than we are, and we're not Dist. 3) and John Sullivan (R — Dist. speculation, according to Wikipedia, entirely sure how to best tell you what to do, how to react financial portfolios. Sound familiar? 1) voted against the package, while or how to understand what's going on. Congress should consider holding Over the past year the market price the corporate officers, whose The issue is frightening. President George W. Bush representatives Dan Boren (D — Dist. 1) and Tom Cole (R — Dist. 4) voted for a barrel of crude oil has increased fraudulent practices caused the spoke last night in what was most likely one of his last and declined based on speculation downfall of these companies, to foot major national addresses, using words like "serious finan- for it. over global oil supplies, insufficient the bill for the bailout, perhaps finding In recent weeks, news outlets cial crisis" and saying "our entire economy is in danger." refinery production, and supply and the necessary funds in their severance reported numerous government Congress is in the middle of debating a $700 billion bailout demand. budgetary shortfalls including a - money our government doesn't have - that would take packages. According to cnn.com/ world the national debt to $11.3 trillion. Looking further down $6 billion shortage in funds for the It will be at least Thursday before the road, the bailout may take the U.S. national debt to a Federal Pell Grant program and a $200 business, the economic crisis resulted Congress will consider any changes million dollar funding shortfall in the in part from lenders and mortgage or alternatives to the bailout package, level we haven't seen since World War H. In his address, Bush said that today's problems were a U.S. Department of Transportation companies, which invested in forfeited as they have recessed in observance of long time coming, which makes us wonder why nothing trust fund, which is used to loans based on speculation prior to the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. was done to ensure that it wouldn't come to this. It's hard finance highway and infrastructure the rupture of the housing bubble. Add to that the deterioration of the improvements across the nation. to believe the might of the federal government didn't foresee pending doom and do anything to prevent it. But looking backward won't get us out of this mess. We're in the middle of a presidential election, and we need to make sure the man we elect has what it takes to be proactive with issues of this magnitude. Bush called Sens. The trouble is, action and for earmarks to which President Bush addressed All Eyes on the Economy Obama and McCain to discuss the crisis with him because Turning his attention to the nation on Sept. 24 to inaction both have costs. McCain said "Sen. Obama they will ultimately be the ones who have to clean it up, the more serious problem plead with Congress and One is a $700 billion res- suspended those requests and now we need them tell us what they will do if they're ,neatening our nation, John the American people for cue package. The other for pork-barrel projects after elected. We can't afford to wait and see. McCain announced he was the approval and passage could mean opportunities he was running for presiAs college students, we're looking at entering the workuspending his campaign of relief legislation. He had to secure credit and receive dent of the United States." force during uncertain times. We're here to take charge of When debate-moderator Tast Thursday. True to char- this to say: "[The rescue loans dry up and the econour lives, but right now it's not clear what we can do. acter, McCain put country effort] will help American omy faces a more drastic Jim Lehrer asked the canBut we're not entirely helpless. We make ourselves more didates which of their proabove party and politics consumers and businesses slowdown. vulnerable by being ignorant about what's happening The first presidential grams would need to be cut get credit to meet their daily once again. around us. We know it's difficult, but it is more important Just as he said he would needs and create jobs. And debate at the University of or modified as result of the than ever that we don't allow our eyes to glaze over when rather lose an election than it will help send a signal to Mississippi was intended bailout, Obama was hardeconomic discussions arise. lose a war, he has yet again markets around the world to be a debate on foreign pressed to find one. Like it or not, our lives are dictated by how much Where McCain wants to correctly identified his pri- that America's financial sys- policy, but appropriately money we have and our ability to secure it when our pockaddressed several financial reign in spending, reform orities. In him we see some- tem is back on track." ets are empty. Want a job when you graduate? Want to buy This matter of the econ- and economic topics. While Washington and even sugone who is willing to work a house? A car? Raise a family? What those 535 old men in hard, putting party and self omy is a delicate and com- both Obama and McCain gested a spending freeze, Congress are deciding right now will affect all of that. aside, to serve the American plex one. Congress faces a were reticent to embrace the hold defense, veteran's You don't want to be unprepared for how this will people, just as he has on difficult choice with regard financial package, both can- affairs and entitlement affect you when you enter the "real world," if you haven't to the failing financial insti- didates accepted that some- programs, Obama wants countless occasions. already. Make sure you understand the situation. to continue this spending In Barack Obama we see tutions. Although Obama thing must be done. We pledge to do our best to make sense of this for you. McCain emphasized spree. Where McCain will prom- supporter Warren Buffett who has someone But that won't be enough. Ask a professor to explain the ised change, promised to has called the financial crisis the need for accountabil- reduce taxes for everyone, situation in class. Make time to watch the evening news fix the economy, but passes a "financial Pearl Harbor," ity in executives, and that Sen. Obama will only reduce as they discuss what's going on. Or watch any of the cable on the opportunity to ini- and a former Federal any package passed must taxes for some. John McCain networks - they're focusing on the crisis nonstop. tiate change and work on Reserve official warned of contain accountability and will reform Washington, Being frightened and confused only makes the impact bipartisan legislation that "financial Armageddon" if oversight. He called for less and Barack Obama will of the worsening economy more difficult to cope with. It's would offer relief to the no package is passed, the earmark pork-barrel spend- expand it. essential that we replace that fear with an understanding American economy and American people still over- ing, an $18 billion problem, of the situation. ease the doubting public's whelming disapprove of a of which $932 million is -Daily Kent Stater minds. The choice in this rescue package (only 24 per- attributable to Obama. Kent State University Bonnie Brown, Obama countered that he election is between record cent support it, according to had suspended his requests senior, Economics Rasmussen Reports). and rhetoric.

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Indian Expo reaches out to youth Broadcasting student By Rebecca Shampay

Mark Wilson, tribal Staff Writer liaison at OU Tulsa and emcee of the event, emphasized The pounding of a drum rang the importance loud and strong last Thursday of these kinds of on the third floor of the Nigh opportunities for the youth. "The University Center. People in bright colors danced main goal of the slowly across the room and the Indian Expo is to head dresses full of feathers highlight our Native moved gracefully together with American youth the beat. The ballroom was alive as well as promote with culture and community as our heritage and Native Americans came from culture," he said. McNeiland said all around the state to UCO to celebrate their youth at the Indian the Expo showcased Expo. Native American The Expo, held on Sept. 25 and students by having Sept. 26, had middle school and a variety of cultural high school students attending competitions. These the first day and kindergarten included shellto sixth graders attending on the shakers and hand games. The winner second. "The Indian Expo is an effort to received a state reach out to our Native American medal and will go youth throughout the entire to the capital and state of Oklahoma," Executive receive nation-wide Director of Community Outreach recognition for being by Vista photographer Chanel Henry and Special Programs at UCO the state-champion of Stacy McNeiland said. Oklahoma. "We wanted to give them an McNeiland said The Indian Expo was held last Thursday on the opportunity to showcase their the event provided 3rd floor of the Nigh University Center. The Expo culture and their talents. It's a prospective students place of celebration for them, but an opportunity to had middle school and high school students learn what UCO has attending the first day and kindergarten to sixth also a place for learning." graders attending on the second. McNeiland said around 750 to offer. students came from all around "It's important to reach out to all of the state. commission. our community," she said. "Having the opportunity to be "The Indian Expo is an "By opening our doors we exposed and learn more about are opening the levels of different cultures is at the very effort to reach out to our opportunity here." heart of what education is all Besides UCO, other major about," McNeiland said. "All Native American youth contributors of the event were of the cultures and ethnicities throughout the entire the Cheyenne and Arapaho that are represented here at tribes, the Oklahoma Council UCO celebrate our tradition of state of Oklahoma." for Indian Education and education." --Stacy McNeiland the Oklahoma Indian affairs

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sure that you get the best handson training. The broadcasting department is really a crown jewel for UCO." Upon graduating from UCO in May 2009, Richards plans to pursue his dream of becoming a TV reporter, which he has aspired to be since being impacted by the Oklahoma City bombing while in the third grade. He has goals to someday become a network correspondent for CBS. Bradley joined "60 Minutes" during the 1981-82 season after two years as White House correspondent for CBS News and three years at "CBS Reports." His reporting over the years won him a Peabody Award, 19 Emmys and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, among many others. Before passing in 2006, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. In 2000, Bradley conducted the only television interview with condemned Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. Founded in 1946, the RTNDA is the world's largest professional organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession, setting standards for news gathering and reporting. UCO's Department of Mass Communications is dedicated to offering degree programs that are both challenging and practical to students, assisting them with their careers and offering curriculum to keep them abreast of change and trends with modern computer technology and courses.

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display: Onbct. 4, the gell&Isle library will hand out free copies of "Fahrenheit 451", which discusses censorship and book burnings. "Fahrenheit 451" will also be the focus of the Big Read, a program through the National Endowment of the Arts. It will be hosted through Rose State College, with professors leading discussions on Banned Books Week. Maycock said that it is important for colleges around the country to be aware of Banned Books Week and freedom of information, and she added even though it's easy to "demonize the people we disagree with," that those who seek to challenge books are motivated by genuine concern. "Liberal arts [in America] is founded on basic democratic freedoms," she said. "It's an election year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what better time to celebrate this freedom of information?"

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Drew was questioned by police the day of the alleged rape but denied assaulting the girl. The football player also requested and was given a polygraph test during questioning, although Edmond police said he showed signs of deception when asked about whether or not he molested the teenager as she slept Police would interview Drew a second time on Sept. 15, but at that point the football player refused to answer questions and police learned that his family had secured a lawyer to advise him. On Sept. 23, Edmond police showed up on campus just after noon and took the former Choctaw resident into custody and transported him to the Oklahoma County Jail after his booking in Edmond. In the wake of the charges, Drew was

suspended from the football team until the legal process plays out. Coach Tracy Holland said the program would determine any disciplinary actions internally, adding that Drew was a backup and rarely, if ever, saw playing time. UCO Athletics spokesman Mike Kirk said the issue was an Edmond police matter and declined further comment. Gylnda Chu, spokeswoman for the EPD, said underage drinking played a major role in the Labor Day incident. "These two young people didn't even know each other, and now both of them are having to face an adverse situation that will affect them the rest of their lives," Chu said. "Think before you drink should not be just a slogan."

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Continued from page 1 The tax commission also holds Mike Crawford liable for part of the $320,000. Crawford rented the Midsouth Pro Wrestling building to Kegheadz three times for use as a party venue. The tax commission alleges the association, despite a signed statement from Kegheadz saying Crawford has no affiliation with the group other than renting the building to them. As for the $320,000 figure, Baroi said Kegheadz never came close to making that in profit, let alone owing it in taxes. "There's times where an assessment will be incorrect because we are going on the information we have," Ross said. Baroi said that information came from statements like "Over 1 Billion Served" on the Kegheadz MySpace site. He said the tax commission told Kegheadz they considered the MySpace a business Web site and took all the statements made on it into consideration during the audit. "[We're] trying to get them to understand the concept ... our MySpace ... is not a business website," Baroid said. "This is ridiculous." The tax commission estimates Kegheadz threw 108 parties over almost five years and that the average head count was 675 per party with a $5 cover charge, according to a report issued by the tax commission. The report also claims Kegheadz had $919,506 in mixed beverage sales and owes them $124,135 in mixed beverage tax. Baroi claims the actual numbers are much different. "These are the basic numbers: 22 parties,

University ofCentral Oklahoma broadcasting student Brandon Richard has been selected from a national pool of applicants to receive the prestigious, $10,000 Ed Bradley SOolarship from the Radio-Televilion News Directors Association (RTNDA). The senioi. Watonga native was the only 'student nationwide to receive the premier RTNDA national scholarship, which is named in honor of the late Ed Bradley, longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and renowned journalist. Once a teacher who made a switch to journalism, Bradley spoke of introducing deserving minority students to the communications career field and endowed the annual award under the banner of RTNDF. The scholarship is given once a year to a minority student majoring in broadcasting. Richard credits his scholarship to the guidance and support of his broadcasting professor, UCO's Dr. Keith Swezey, and says that he is honored to receive the award that is Bradley's legacy. "Ed Bradley was a man who paved the way for so many, including myself. Because of him, I will be known as a journalist, and not just a 'black journalist.' The fact that his colleagues feel that I am worthy of this honor is just incredible," he said. "This scholarship would not be possible for me had it not been for Dr. Swezey and his encouragement. I believe that UCO has the best broadcasting department in the state, and one of the very best in the region. Our professors really know their stuff and the best part is, they make

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Continued from page 1 egg and create a family. Maycock said she remembers seeing Banned Books Week displays when she was younger and being surprised to see that books like "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Firm" were banned or challenged in the past. "It shocks you out of everyday thinking," she said. In Oklahoma City, the Metropolitan Library System will be offering displays and events for people interested in Banned Books Week. "This is something every library deals with," said Emily Williams, the young adult services coordinator for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library Downtown Branch. "People are often surprised at what kinds of classic books have been banned or challenged in the past." The downtown library has a large display for Banned Books Week, with posters from the ALA and titles of banned books on

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vistaniedia4swallOo.coni eight venues ... our attendance was at [approximately] 250 [per party]," he said. Kegheadz started in 2003 when cofounders and former UCO students Baroi and Glover separately tried to throw a New Year's Eve party at the same venue, Baroi said. The two decided to combine their parties and make one, big New Year's Eve celebration. "It was good and we had a lot of fun," he said. Kegheadz hosted 21 more parties until they began losing so much money that they could not even pay the bar tab, according to Baroi. Baroi explained that after each party, Kegheadz had to pay the venue owners, security, costs of the alcohol, a third-party liquor caterer when one was required and other service providers such as disk jockeys. He said none of the people involved in Kegheadz thought they made enough money to consider themselves a legitimate business, much less a highly profitable one. "It was never about the money," Baroi said. "And it was never a 'money making' business." Dorman said he hopes the occurrence will stand as a lesson about responsibly running a business. "When anybody starts up a business ... it doesn't matter if it's a small business or some major corporation ... everyone has to keep records, everyone has to pay their taxes," Dorman said. "Hopefully it's a lesson that won't be too costly."

to As Mau Nan nneth J. Hammond State University ctober 2, 2008 7:309:00 p.m. Pegasus Theater Liberal Arts Building University of Central Oklahoma How can progressive reformers in the socialist tradition and advocates of a revived, humanistic Confucianism find common ground? This presentation will examine the broad range of political positions currently competing within China, and present an image of Chinese political life that goes beyond the stereotypes of authoritarianism. An alternative path to political participation is now opening up, one more consistent and coherent with the cultural traditions of the Chinese people. Professor Hammond has been a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing and the international institute for Asian Studies in the Net He spent the summer of 2008 researching contemporary Confucian political culture in Beijing.

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CLASSIFIEDS Getting 'WILD' with wildlife The University of Central Oklahoma will help connect children together with animals, nature and knowledge, as the new home to Oklahoma's award-winning wildlife education program "Wildlife in Learning Design," better known as Project WILD. Project WILD is an interactive, handson, interdisciplinary program that trains adult educators to teach children about wildlife and nature through different learning activities such as exploration, art and writing, among others. The program is sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and is designed for all ages and learning levels. "UCO and the Department of Wildlife Conservation have worked together to bring Project WILD to UCO, not only because we have traditionally been a teacher's college, but the development of our waterfront facility at Lake Arcadia will make an excellent natural location for the program," said Fred Fieth of UCO's Wellness Center. "As a metropolitan university, UCO is a great place for Project WILD because it provides a unique opportunity for local and metro schools to get involved in the program." Project WILD offers teacher workshops in many cities and areas throughout the state, too, providing comprehensive instructional tools to enhance professional development and incorporate wildliferelated concepts into classroom curriculum. Workshops participants receive two exclusive activity guides with over 170 hands-on activities that help make learning fun and adventurous for students while teaching wildlife conservation basics. Over 20,000 Oklahoma educators have been trained through Oklahoma Project WILD since its inception in 1984, making the program one of the most widely used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Project WILD is an international program that has trained over one million educators worldwide. To learn more about Project WILD and/ or view a list of upcoming workshops, visit www.projectwild.org or www.ucok. edu wellnesscenter / or_projwild.htm. For more information about Oklahoma Project WILD, contact Lisa Anderson at (405) 990-1292.

OSU hopes to bring back old glory days By AP Writer

OMAHA, Neb.-Oklahoma State never has been a factor in Big 12 football, but the Cowboys are doing their best to change that. The No. 21 Cowboys go into this week's home game against Texas A&M unbeaten and with lots of mojo. They have their first Top 25 ranking in four years, a head of steam built from scoring 55 points or more in three straight games and a fan base that's perking up. Oklahoma State hasn't had much staying power on the national scene since Barry Sanders and Hart Lee Dykes starred in Stillwater during those 10-win seasons of the 1980s in the old Big Eight. With a massive facilities project to be completed in 2009, thanks largely to the generosity of megabooster T. Boone Pickens, the Cowboys are positioning themselves to challenge Oklahoma and Texas. This week's national rating is a sign of the progress. "I'm excited for the Oklahoma State people," coach Mike Gundy said on Monday's Big 12 coaches' teleconference with reporters. "The fans and players have worked hard and the administration has been committed here. We've had a plan in place for several years, and we've got a ways to go. We're taking steps each day, each game, each year in accomplishing our goal." The school has set a record by selling 40,000 season tickets, and a single-game • record crowd of 52,463 showed up for Saturday's 55-24 win over Troy. Oklahoma State has the nation's top ground game, the third-leading rusher in Kendall Hunter, No. 3 scoring offense, fourth-most efficient passer and a defense that's been good enough to beat the likes of Washington State, Houston, Missouri State and Troy. "1 was amazed Oklahoma State wasn't rated until this week. That's because they haven't beaten notable teams," Texas coach Mack Brown said. "We've seen Oklahoma State for the last couple years, and Missouri and Kansas got all that credit. Oklahoma State is going to be right in the mix of a lot of things."

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Page 8 Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

SPORTS Broncho football earns first win

The Vista

By Kaylea Brooks Sports Editor

By Vista photographer Chanel Henry

Ben Kweller performs after UCO's victory Saturday, Sept. 27 outside of Hamilton Field House.

UCO football celebrated its first win this season against the Texas A&M Commerce Lions Saturday night. The Bronchos won 21-13. The Bronchos started out slow offensively, but holding back the Lions from a touchdown until second quarter, when Commerce's Co_urtney Edmond made a 19-yard run-in. A few minutes later, the Broncos answered with an interception run and touchdown by Marcus Martinez and extra point by Chad Susman, putting them in the lead. UCO ran in yet another touchdown by Ryan Gallimore and an extra point by Susman, ending the first half with a score of 14-6. In the third quarter, Commerce tried its best to muster up its lacking offense, and towards the bottom of the quarter managed to score one last touchdown and extra point. UCO rallied in the fourth

quarter to score the .final touchdown by Da'Marean Pullen, with Susman scoring another extra point. The Broncho defense played phenomenally, with interceptions by K.C. Asiodu, .TJ. Shaw, and Marcus Martinez. Freddie Harris sacked the quarter back twice, and Jermelle Cudjo has one sack. The defense was well rounded in its tackling game. Cudjo and Asiodu had the most tackles with 10 each, Matt Gates, Terrence Hill, and Terry Hardeman tied for second with nine, and Giorgio Durham and T.J. Shaw had five tackles each. Offensively, UCO's rushing game barely beat out Commerce's with the Bronchos having 69 net yards rushing, and the Lions having 64. Passing-wise, the Bronchos had 162 yards passing, while A&M only had 108. Considering that many of the Bronchos key players were either benched for injury or playing with an injury, the offense

held up well without Daniel Morrell, and Ben Birmingham. Pullen topped in rushing yards with 63, even though this game was more of a passing game. Gallimore received three passes for 94 yards, one pass being 49 yards. Rick Montgomery also received three By Vista photographer Chanel Henry for 23 yards, 11 yards being his longest pass received. Lee Quarterback Alex Gibson leads UCO to its first victory this season Sat. Sept. 27 at VonTungeln received Wantland Stadium. Bronchos won 21-13 to two passes for 27 Texas A&M-Commerce. yards, 15 yards the longest pass. "Coach Steve Patterson won Alex Gibson started his secthis game," said Holland, bragond game as quarterback, but ging on the assistant coach/ only had 10 out of 19 passes defensive coordinator. caught, and three interceptions. Holland named off the key Noohi stepped in for a while in players being, Cudjo, Asiodu, the third quarter, only having Martinez, and Shaw. two of his six passes caught. "Our d-line played very well. Overall, Coach Tracy Holland Defense is key," said Holland. was very proud of his team, especially his defense.

Broncho hockey wins first series against St. Louis University By Melissa Dixon and Kaylea Brooks Sports Writers

The Bronchos triumphed against the St. Louis Bakens in Friday and Saturday nights' opening series. The No. 20-ranked Bronchos won 5-2 Friday night, and 9-2 Saturday night. The Bronchos out-shot the Billikens 41 to 13, keeping the puck in their territory for the majority of the game Friday night. Also, good teamwork produced five goals in a well-rounded scoring offense. The five goals of Friday night were scored by Shawn Steggles, A.J. Alfrey, Jonathan Cannizzo, Matt Cohn, and Mike Haszto. St. Louis fought to keep up with UCO in the first period, with the first period ending 3-2 with the Bronchos in the lead. But the second period opened with UCO dominating and scoring two points within the first six minutes. In all, UCO scored three points in the second period and prevented the Billikens from scoring. Neither team scored in the third period. Head coach Craig McAlister was happy with the team's opening win. "We bottled them up, and played well defensively," said McAlister. "We also had five different players score. It was a team

effort." The Bronchos lead the first period 2-1 in the second game against Saint Louis Saturday night. Brian Thompson scored the first goal five minutes into the game. With over a minute left in the period, Mike Glowa received the second goal with an assist by Thompson and A.J. Alfrey. The Billikens did not take long to answer back, and with only 28 seconds left they scored their first goal. The Bronchos took control of the game during period two. Two and half minutes into the period, Mike Haszto scored a Broncho goal unassisted. Shawn Steggles scored on a breakaway with eight minutes left in the period with an assist from Greg Masters. Bronchos skated past the Billikens in the third period. Just thirty seconds in, Jason Thibodeau scored on the Billikens with Steggles assisting. Patrick Higgins made his first goal for the season with an assist from Corey Brennan. Two minutes later Haszto scored his third goal of the season with help from Steggles and Thibodeau. Unassisted, Erik Jason put another goal on the scoreboard for the Bronchos just a minute after Haszto's goal. The Billikens made their last goal, but Higgins answered back with his second

Lady Bronchos defeat St. Mary Rattlers 6-2 By Melissa Dixon Newspaper Participant

St. Mary's lead on the lady Bronchos in the first half was short lived. The women's soccer team defeated the Rattlers, 6-2, Sunday afternoon at Thompson Field. The Rattlers took the lead quickly in the first half scoring just five minutes into the game on goalkeeper Megan Riley. Six minutes later forward, Ashton Morris scored, tying the game. Sixteen minutes left in the first half midfielder, Whitney Craft shoots and scores after the ball hits the top of the crossbar. "We get banged around but always come back strong," goalkeeper, Josie Baker said. UCO with the lead Stephanie Lovely makes one in with 11 minutes left. The Bronchos have two last shots with a minute left in the first half with one going wide and a block. The first half Bronchos made 16 shots on the Rattlers leaving them with only four shots. The Broncos also dominated the Rattlers side of the field.

By Vista photographer Chris Albers

Sophomore Ashton Morris protects the ball at Friday afternoon's match against the Fort Lewis Skyhawks at Tom Thompson field. The lady Bronchos tied the Skyhawks 2-2.

UCO came out just one minute into the second half making the first shot on goal. Rattlers answers back with a goal scored on Samantha Rusk, eight minutes after UCO took first shot. Just a minute later midfielder, Meghan Saliba heads the ball in scoring the fourth goal of the game. The last scores of the game were scored by forward, Katy Kasher. Kasher's first goal with 25 minutes left went right over the Rattlers goalkeeper. One minute later Kasher makes her sec-

and goal off a rebound. The Rattlers head home with only 11 shots taken on UCO and the Bronchos with 29 on the visiting team. "We are finding our key to playing the game and clicking. We are ready for the challenges," Baker said. Sunday's win leaves the Bronchos 5-2-2. UCO will play their next game on the road against Texas Woman's Oct. 3. The next home game will be at 4 p.m. a t Thompson Field Oct. 10 against Eastern New Mexico.

Women's soccer upcoming games 4 p.m., Oct. 3: @ Texas Women's University (4-3) (Denton, Texas) Noon, Oct. 5: @ Texas A&M University - Commerce (7-1, 1 T) (Commerce, Texas) 4 p.m., Oct. 10: Eastern New Mexico University (7-4) 1 p.m.., Oct. 12: WeSt texas A&M University (6-1, 1 T) 4 p.m., Oct. l 5: Texas A&M international University (1-9) 4 p.m., Oct. 17: @ Abilene Christian University. ( 4-3, 1 T) (Abilene, Texas) 1 p.m., Oct. 19: @ Angelo State University (6-3, 1 T) (San Angelo, Texas) 4 p.m.., Oct. 24: Northeastern State University (1-4, 2 T) 1 p.m., Oct. 26: East Central University (4-3, 2 T)

goal with assists from Haszto and Steggles. "We are trying to nail everything and work on perfecting the team concept," coteam captain Thompson said. "It's a work in progress." UCO is one of two Club Hockey teams in the state, OU being the other. A club team has to raise money through fundraising, season tickets, and donations to provide funding for its program. UCO does support the team academically, but not financially. By Vista Photographer Chris Albers The owner of Arctic Edge Mike Glowa, junior, passes the puck at Friday's match Arena provides a facility for against Saint Louis University at the Artic Edge Ice Arena. practice, workouts and games. The Bronchos won the match 5-2. Also, the team is not charged for using the ice. This season McAlister said that they "The owner built Arctic Edge Arena have what it takes to get to Nationals. They mainly for UCO to have a rink," Assistant have home advantage for the first time Manager Pat said. against ranking number one University of The facility also benefits the team in Illinois, which has one of the hardest rinks time of recruiting. "Recruiting is extremely to play in due to being beyond regulation. important since 90 percent of the players The Bronchos hockey will take on are from out of state," McAlister said. The Lindenwood next weekend on their turf. nice facility helps encourage possible new The next home game will be Oct. 24 against recruits into joining the UCO hockey pro- University of Illinois. gram.