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THE Oct. 28, 2008 The Student Voice of the university ol s Cchtral Oklahoma Since 1903
Kenyan band more than just music
Hockey beats No. 1 ranked team
aidi Ya Mziki is a celebrated Kenyan
gospel band currently touring the U.S. The name, which means "more than just music," aptly describes the band's performances. Their last stop will be the International Praise Festival 2008.
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History was made Saturday by the 13th ranked UCO hockey team skating past number one University of Illinois. The win ended the Illinois' 47 game winning streak The Illirui did not make it easy on the Bronchos upsetting them in a one goal win Friday night. The mood was set early on in the game. Both teams entered the ice with intensity, hungry to win. Eleven minutes in the first period Illinois put the first goal in. Page 8 -
Buy soles to better souls
Victory at home
It may be better to give than to receive, but you will have an opportunity to do both this Wednesday at the "Style Your Sole" event. The event is this Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Nigh University Center ballrooms. Shoes are available for $42 apiece, with TOMS donating one pair for everyone pair bought.
Forum informs about voting By Stephani Tobin Staff Writer
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Getting healthy on campus UCO health students started a series of focus groups this week about helping students on campus get healthier. These focus groups were organized by UCO's Health Promotion and Evaluation course, and they will run all week at various times. Students who are interested can visit the library.
by Vista photographer Chris Albers
Fans filled Wantland Stadium at Saturday's homecoming game where the Bronchos stampeded the
Midwestern State Mustangs 38-33. Attendance reached 5,358.
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UCO reaches transfer agreement Features
OSU-OKC students able to earn advanced degree By Nelson Solomon
Co-Editor
Festival brings cultures together The International Festival is a UCO landmark event that brings together the diverse cultures represented on campus. The 33rd festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 30 at the Grand Ballrooms, Nigh University Center. -Page 5
Early care students at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City now have a chance to expand their education at UCO, thanks to a new agreement between the institutions. The new agreement allows students completing an OSU-OKC Associate in Applied Science in early care (administration or master teacher emphasis) to transfer to UCO and pursue their Bachelor of Science degree in family life education (child development emphasis), according to a news release. Officials from both schools, including UCO president Dr. Roger Webb and OSU-OKC president Dr. Jerry D. Carroll, signed the
The Bronchos outran the No. 25 Midwestern State Mustangs for their fifth straight victory this year. UCO stampeded Midwestern in the first half, gaining a twotouchdown lead early on. The Bronchos triumphed with the 38-33 win. -Page 8
see VOTING, page 3
Students bring hope to Edmond families By Stephani Tobin Staff Writer
Bronchos outpace Mustangs, 38-33
agreement on Sept. 9. "I have already had three appointments with students who are transferring here, and another one next week," said Dr. Kaye Sears, UCO's chair of human environmental sciences. "This means an increase in our enrollment," she said. Sears said the university now has nine transfer agreements completed with community colleges across the state. "Our college is pleased to be able to work with OSU-OKC on this agreement," said Dr. James Machell, UCO's dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. "This program is important in helping serve the needs of young children in this state." See TRANSFER, page 3
UCO students who are interested in the upcoming election can learn more about presidential and Senate candidates at a voter education forum Wednesday in the Heritage Room at the Nigh University Center. The UCO chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha will host the forum from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday. A panel of four Democrats and four Republicans will answer questions from students and conduct a debate on specific issues. "We made sure that we had a roughly equal distribution of Republicans and Democrats," said Dr. Jan Hardt, political science professor and Pi Sigma Alpha adviser. Hardt estimates about 40 to 60 students will attend and many students are interested, and that they have a Facebook group about the forum. Jessica England, a political science graduate student at UCO, said that everyone should vote, but they should make informed decisions about who they are voting for. "This forum is all about giving the facts to the students, and the only way you can do that is if you understand the facts," England said. England also said that they will be focusing on issues that affect students, including education, the economy, gay and lesbian issues and health care.
The Edmond Hope Center will elicit help from UCO students this week as they conduct their "iCare" campaign for Edmond residents who need assistance. The collection will take place this week and will end on Friday, Oct. 31. About 275 people will be distributing flyers, placing collection boxes and promoting the campaign among UCO students. "Every donation is important to us, whether it be three cans or three cases of tuna," said Chris Sperry, executive director of the Hope Center. Sperry said they have had an
increased number of requests, most likely due to the cost of food and the cost of gas in the past few months. "When gas prices go up, families who only have so much in their budget find that there are fewer dollars available for food," Sperry said. According to information provided by the Hope Center, in 2007 they distributed 2,581 food packages, paid utility bills for 1,188 families and gave clothing to 2,297 families. They also immunized 237 children and assisted 3,515 WIC clients last year. Martha Strecker, a volunteer who has worked with Hope Center families for 18 years,
said even though Edmond can be seen as an affluent city, "there is a lot of need here." "When the economy is bad, people can be more generous," Strecker said. Each month the Hope Center serves about 300 families in Edmond and Arcadia. Half of their items are donated and last month they spent about $10,000 to help families. Sperry stressed the importance of donations and volunteers to help families who have experienced problems including divorce, homelessness, unemployment, illness and by Vista photographer Chanel Henry child abuse. "If we had to plan to buy all The Hope Center, located on Broadway see HOPE, page 3 and Danforth.
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