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(1990-2009) Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), cheerleading and was Staff 11 wet even crowned football homecoming queen. After high school she spent a year at the A freshman at the University of Central Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa where she Oklahoma was killed in a car accident this participated in a program of ministerial past weekend. outreach, In Ministry Training (IMT). Breona Faye Morris, born May 23, 1990, Morris' faith was an important part of was driving to her nanny job Friday mornher life. Houtz pointed out that Morris' ing when her car got caught under a dump only favorite quote on her Facebook page truck at the intersection of Bryant Street is Ecclesiastes 3:11. The passage says, "He and Danforth Road. She was non-responhas made everything beautiful in its time. sive at the scene and was hospitalized for has also set eternity in the hearts of He severe head trauma until doctors officially men; yet they cannot fathom what God has declared her dead early Sunday morning. Three major organs, including her heart, done from beginning to end." "She loved the Lord so passionately," were donated along with tissues and skin. Houtz said. Only a week before the accident Morris "God had showed her to be a mother to told her adopted mother, Ginny Curtis the motherless and she did. She went to of Edmond, how cool it would be to save Haiti." someone's life through organ donation, In Haiti, Morris played with the kids said Natalie Houtz, a friend of the family and held the babies, doing what she could and UCO student. to help those less fortunate. She was fulfillMorris was studying Early Childhood ing what she felt God had called her to do Education at UCO. with her life. "She loved babies so much," Houtz said "She was a shining light for everyone as she came across a picture of Morris that met her," Houtz said. smiling big with a baby in her arms. Morris went on other mission trips, "She loved kids a whole lot." Photo Provided including Nashville and New Orleans. Morris grew up in Stroud, Okla., but graduated from Edmond North High She was involved in the North Church of Breona Morris, seen here on a mission trip in Haiti, was 19 when she died. see BREONA , page 7 School where she was involved in Family
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Student loan legislation may change lending procedures Tiffany Brown Staff Writer
While the Student Aid Fiscal have taken a backseat to the health care debate in the Senate, it has not halted the government's support of the bill. On Oct. 27, The New York Times featured an article that reported on the government's efforts to push colleges to convert to direct government lending. The SAFRA legislation has not passed in the Senate but government officials have sent letters to more than half of the colleges in the United States. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sent 3,000 letters to universities encouraging colleges to switch from private lending to direct government lending beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. The University of Central Oklahoma was one of the colleges that received a letter from Duncan. "President Webb received the letter from Photo by Byron Koontz the Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Susan Prater, works on the weekly report to Dr. Myron Pope, vice president which was mailed to schools participating Responsibility Act legislation may
in the Federal Family Educational Loan Program, FFELP," Susan Prater, director of Student Financial Services, said. SAFRA legislation would replace the current loan program. UCO does not currently participate in direct lending but it may do so in the future. "Currently, UCO participates in 1-4TEL for the 2009-10 fall and spring semesters and has certified approximately $46 million student loans for the fall and spring semesters," Prater said. "Student Financial Services is currently preparing to participate in direct lending." "If the proposal to go to direct lending by (July 1, 2010) passes, UCO will begin participation in Summer 2010. This is earlier than required and is during a lower loan volume term to ensure a smooth transition and to prevent any negative effects on student loan processing," she said. Financial advisers were made aware that the switch would have to be made by July 1, 2010 if the legislation passed in the see SAFRA , page 7
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Vegan-friendly options offered on campus Tivanna Harris StUff1Triter
Going green has been at the top of a lot of people's list these days; one way that some students may choose to go green is through their diet. For years many people have chosen to become a vegetarian, which means not eating meat, fish and poultry. Some vegetarians choose a more restricted diet called a vegan diet, where no meat, diary, eggs or honey are consumed. The university does offer a vegetarian section in the Buddy's dining facility to the right of the kitchen, during every meal, and a lot of the vegetarian meals will offer a vegan selection. According to Greg Schwartz, senior director of dining services, the dining facility does have a recipe book that includes over one hundred vegetarian recipes. "UCO dining services decided to offer vegetarian and vegan options based on student comments, Schwartz said. "Students requested it."
UCO Professor Pamela Richman talked about her daughter, who is a recent college grad who tried to become vegan. "There are vegan recipes for anything," Richman said. She made reference to a popular book her daughter had read, "Skinny Bitch" written by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin. The book encourages readers not to eat meat or dairy in order to lose weight. "It's very hard to eat a good nutritious and balanced diet," Richman said. "I was worried about how much iron and calcium she was getting." According to Richman, her daughter is no longer a vegan. "The weight loss did not happen," Richman said. Her daughter does eat fish now, but does not eat other meats. According to Catherine Palmer MS, RD-LD dietitian at Edmond Medical Center, the main concern of a vegan diet is getting adequate protein. "Proteins that are not of animal origin are not complete, with the exception of see VEGAN , page 7
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UCO part of world premiere Emily Davis StaffIVriter
UCO students, faculty and the communities of Edmond and Oklahoma City are getting a first-hand opportunity to attend a world premiere symphony of international prestige. The Oklahoma Community Orchestra is teaming up with Kyle Dillingham and Callen Clarke to bring a story from Renaissance England of the ship, Mary Rose that sank five hundred years ago. The Oklahoma Community Orchestra approached Dillingham about playing with them, and he accepted. When he asked what they would like him to do, they didn't have
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any ideas. Dillingham however, did have an idea. Dillingham thought it would be a great to do a world premiere of music composed by Callen Clarke. Dillingham and Clarke are close friends and have worked together before on pieces. Dillingham called Clarke and said, "We've got an orchestra and a premiere on November 17th, what do you want to do?" Dillingham said that as a child Clarke read a book about the ship, Mary Rose, and was really interested in it. They decided that the Mary Rose would be the inspiration for the music. Once they decided to do this world premiere, things seemed to fall into place.
They researched this ship and found out that 2009 was the 500th anniversary of the sinking of this ship. They also found out that there is a Mary Rose Museum in Port Smith England, as well as a Mary Rose Trust.
These two men decided to write to the Mary Rose trust and invite them to attend this event. Dillingham said that they kept telling themselves, "Why wouldn't they want to come." They received a letter back, and the trust responded favorably. "What started out as going and playing as guest artists with Oklahoma Community Orchestra suddenly overnight escalated into nearly an international see DILLINGHAM, page 6
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PUS Ca_VOTIS What does the fall of the Berlin Wall mean to you? April Bell
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"It's just, like, the coming together of Germany. It's, like, kind of a uniting thing."
"Before the fall of the Berlin Wall we saw everything through the eyes of containing communism. After the fall of the Berlin Wall the whole world opened up to us in terms of our relations with other countries, the kind of perspectives that we could bring to the world, the kinds of issues that became more salient to us. It really just removed the straight jacket from how we saw ourselves and the rest of the world."
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"At the time President Bush his almost direct quote was, `Lets just wait and see.' He as very cautious. And, one of the commentators on television said, 'If President Reagan were still in office, this is what he would say, "Let Freedom Ring." ...Let freedom ring, that's it."
"It's hard to say. All that I've ever heard about the Berlin Wall is from my parents. It just seems like, in a lot of ways, that it would be a symbol of the destruction of barriers between two different sets of people ... who are now united."
Arthritis pain? Try marijuana just not in the state of Oklahoma Editorial Board Muskogee Phoenir
William Joseph Foster, 51, broke Oklahoma law when he grew marijuana in the basement of his Tulsa home. He claimed the crop was there to help ease his arthritis pain. A jury didn't believe him or didn't care, and he was convicted and sentenced to 93 years in state prison. Think about that for a second. Almost everyone can nearly immediately call to mind a violent crime where the criminal had a lesser sentence than 93 years in prison. Foster got that sentence for growing plants that get people high. An appeals court agreed that the sentence was too hefty, and reduced the sentence to 20 years. Foster was paroled in 2001 and moved to California, where he obtained a doctor's prescription to grow and use marijuana. But with six years left on his Oklahoma parole, a California parole officer released Foster from supervision, and when
Oklahoma wantedirim to sign papers that would extend his period of parole supervision, he refused under the advice of an attorney who said the papers would have effectively extended his parole by four years. Now Oklahoma officials are trying to revoke Foster's parole here and send him back to an Oklahoma prison for doing in California what is legal in California. Our prisons are bursting at the seams, Oklahoma is gaining a "throw the book at them" reputation as consistently one of the top states in incarcerating its own citizens, and now we're chasing down a guy who was released by his parole officer for doing something that is legal where he now lives. Foster isn't Oklahoma's prrl)lem anymore, but we're spending taxpayer dollars trying to make him Oklahoma's problem again so we can pay for his room and board for six years. That's a waste of money and time, and we should cut it out.
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Do the right thing Obama, protect our veterans health Editorial Board Bartlesville 1;,:raminer
The timing of President Obama's visit to Dover Air Force Base to honor the arrival of the bodies of American soldiers and drug enforcement agents killed in Afghanistan must seem ironic to military veterans and their families in Oklahoma. These patriots and their families received news from the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Muskogee that beginning Nov. 1, funding for adult day health care will be drastically cut, limiting the veteran to just 30 days per year.
This decision forces families to shoulder the entire burden alone, with nearly no professional adult day health care assistance, or to prematurely place their veteran in a nursing home. The reason, we're told, is a budgetary decision made unilaterally by the management of the Muskogee VA office. The decision only affects veterans in northeastern Oklahoma, and seems to have been made to shift costs, less than $16,000 per veteran, from one budget to another at a cost of nearly $78,000 per veteran. Ignoring the blow to the affected veterans, the
move is bureaucratic nonsense that will cost taxpayers nearly five times more, while veterans receive less quality of life benefits in their most vulnerable years. We applaud President Obama's demonstration honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We hope someone in the administration remembers that our country is also indebted to the veterans who returned home. A fitting way to honor the fallen would be to keep our promise to care for their comrades who survived.
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Student logs on, drives off with new car saw the car. Dr Pepper and Circle K gave away 23 of the cars nationally. The second local winUCO student David Mendoza recently ner also picked up his Carmaro at the same won a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro through a Norman dealership but he traded it in for a Circle K and Dr Pepper nationwide online 2010 Camaro with a V8 engine. Mendoza is currently majoring in contest. Kinesiology and hopes to become a physiMendoza submitted an entry every day cal therapist. until the three-month contest was over. "I have always been interested in the "I entered once a day," Mendoza said. field," Mendoza said. "I didn't think I would win, because it was "I like to learn about how the body a nationwide contest, but I did and it was works." very exciting." Mendoza said that he has also always The Camaro is custom painted in a been a car fan and is very excited to have a "red jewel tint," resembling the color of Dr brand new Carmaro of his own. Pepper. Mendoza received the phone call "(This) past Saturday I participated in a from the contest officials that he was the Carmaro meeting," Mendoza said. winner on July but could not pick up the "Fourteen Carmaro owners came car until October. Mendoza said that the together to talk about our cars." 12-week wait seemed like a long time to Mendoza said these past few weeks he wait to receive his prize. has been enjoying his new car and show"When they called I was actually driving off to his friends and family. Mendoza ing," Mendoza said. plans to sell his old Pontiac in a few " I needed to pull over to take it in." months. Mendoza picked up the car at Marc "I am keeping my Carmaro," Mendoza Heitz Chevrolet in Norman. said. "I didn't believe it until I got the paperPhoto by Byron Koontz "I love it." work," Mendoza said. David Mendoza, a UCO student, won his 2010 Chevorlet Camaro in July, but Mendoza said that his family and friends received the car this month. did not believe it either until they actually
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FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: OKLAHOMA'S ECONOMY FALTERS FOR 10TH STRAIGHT MONTH in "a number of painful actions, from cuts to the senior nutrition program to furloughs at critical agencies such 1PH ra, as the Department of Corrections. And unfortunately, State revenues came in below expectations for the agency heads report that more difficult reductions are loth straight month in October, but Treasurer Scott on the way." "To prevent deeper cuts and protect basic core servicMeacham said Tuesday there is hope that economic es in education, public safety, health care and a variety conditions in the state could soon improve. of other critical areas, I believe we will have to tap the Meacham said Tuesday the state's general revenue Rainy Day Fund," Henry said. "Oklahoma voters crefund collections in October were $374.4 million. That's ated the state savings account to protect vital services in $116.1 million, or 24 percent, below the previous year, times of economic emergency, and there is no question and $83.3 million, or 18 percent, below the state's budwe are facing such an emergency." get estimate. Citing the continuing revenue shortfalls, state Rep. But Meacham also said he was cautiously optimisMike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, has called on the tic the preliminary October numbers "could show our state Board of Equalization to declare a revenue failure, economy has finally bottomed and we may start seeing while state Sen. Kenneth Corn, D-Poteau, has started some recovery in actual revenue collections." circulating a petition to call the Legislature into a special "Coupled with other positive national economic indicators, I am hopeful that with today's revenue report we session. Henry has been reluctant to call for a special have seen the bottom of the recession in Oklahoma and meeting of lawmakers, and two-thirds of both the House that recovery will begin in the next few months," he said. and Senate would have to sign the petition to hold the "One month doesn't make a bottom, but it is better than special session. The Legislature is scheduled to convene in regular going the other way, which we had been going." session in February. Financial officials have already ordered 5 percent cuts Officials have said state revenue dropped because of in budget allocations to state agencies through the June low oil and natural gas prices and the depressed econend of the fiscal year. omy. In October, the gross production tax on natural Those cuts came after most agencies underwent a 7 gas brought in $23.6 million, about 69 percent below percent cut in May, when the Legislature approved the the previous year and 54.5 percent below the state's budget for the 2010 fiscal year. estimate. Gov. Brad Henry said the reductions have resulted Natural gas for December delivery dropped by 20.3
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President's Club gains sponsors, momentum Kaylea Brooks S'iajf If tiler
Extending the deadlines for President's Club Christmas Party sponsor forms helped the club receive 5o more sponsors than last year. The previous deadline had been Nov. 2, but in an effort to bring in more sponsors, the date was extended to this past Monday, Nov. 9. The sponsor turnout for this year is 43o, an increase over last year's 390 sponsors. The annual Christmas party is going on its 18th year of providing Christmas presents and clothing to underprivileged children of Edmond. Along with receiving presents from a sponsor, the children make crafts, visit Santa Claus and play games with their sponsor. Sponsors can be organizations, faculty, staff and students. The cost of sponsoring is $20. The Christmas party is taking place from 12 to 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Various items are purchased with the money such as scarves, gloves, toys and backpacks for the chil-
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cents to settle at $4.467 per 1,000 cubic feet on Tuesday on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Meacham said an increase in that price would significantly boost state coffers and joked that "we need to be praying for sleet, snow and ice in the Northeast this winter" so that more natural gas v‘ ill be used. For the third time in four months, the state had to borrow from cash reserves to balance its budget requirements. The state now has used $155.4 million in cash transfers to support state agency operations since July 1, money that must be replenished before the end of the fiscal year. Meacham said that money likely will have to come from the Rainy Day Fund, %vhich has about $600 million. House Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa, said that determining the size of Oklahoma's revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year is complicated by the fact there is not yet a revenue estimate for fiscal year 2011. The Board of Equalization will meet next month to determine that estimate. "We are working together in good faith to address the revenue hole as soon as possible in a fiscally prudent way," Benge said. "While there are no good options available, the current practice of transferring dollars from other funds inevitably make for more difficult decisions in the months ahead."
Pulitzer winner presents plays temporary, but one playlet Kaylea Brooks .S'k r/fl truer
Pulitzer-winning author Suzan-Lori Parks took up the challenge of writing a play every day for an entire year, resulting in "365 Days/365 Plays." The Performing Arts Council and Central Productions will be putting on the play 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in Room 120 in the Mass Communications Building with no admission charge. "It's a very unique collection," director Donna Dickson said. "She undertook writing a play everyday, resulting in 'playlets' or vignettes that last anywhere from three minutes to 30 seconds." Ten of the actors will be in the series of plays that will last no longer than an hour, Dickson said. The production is a result of the combined efforts of the Arts Council and Central Productions, and the collaboration of theater and music theater as well. "It's been fun with part of Central Productions under the new Performing Arts Council. This play is meant for experimentation, and it also uses music theater. Combining talent is a new exciting aspect. Soon our theater and music theater will be attending the same auditions," Dickson said. The play is more con-
will take place in another century. Dickson explained the series of short plays as "very human," and it speaks to today's audience. It made its debut in 2002 at a national festival, with theaters across the nation taking small chunks of the play sequentially and performing them over a period of a year. "One of the things I found intriguing is that many people got excited about this collection," Dickson said. "I went from using them as exercises and then I got the idea of, 'What would happen if put on the whole play?' It's very exciting and unpredictable, mysterious and rich in subtexts." Dickson said the play was unconventional, about unconventional theater. "They are comic, surprising, frightening and revealing in terms of human behavior," she said. "It's about many things like love, relationships, war and history." Dickson warned that the language may not be suitable for children of younger ages. Dickson is a professor from the department of theater arts. She has been a part of UCO faculty since 1987, and fulltime since 1994.
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Veterans remembered this week
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Army ROTC cadets stand at attention and salute in respect of the flag raising Veterans Day ceremony held yesterday morning at UCO. -
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Red, white and blue flags flew halfstaff. On the sliver pole attached by a white string, the flag wavered from the Oklahoma winds at the University of Central Oklahoma. Instead of flying high, the American flag was lowered to honor veterans. UCO President W. Roger Webb took the time to send a message to veterans on Veterans Day. "We appreciate and honor the service of all the men and women who have served in the different branches of the U.S. military throughout the course of American history," Webb said. Many UCO students, faculty and staff have served in the military. "We remember those who have sacrificed so much, including the ultimate sacrifice, to provide the necessary security and support to assure American citizens the freedom we enjoy," Webb said. "We are mindful of those service men and women who are currently serving domestically and abroad, in particular those affected by the recent tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas," he said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families affected by this tragic event. We hope for the safe and expedient return of all of our military personnel and maintain the highest respect for those that have chosen to serve our country on this day of remembrance." As many citizens across the nation mourned the recent events that unfolded at Fort Hood, many more paid tribute to the Americans who have served and are currently serving overseas. Yet, the tradition of reverence began nearly a century ago. On Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson greeted the world with these words, "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations." While Armistice Day was established to commemorate the day the Allied and Axis powers agreed to a cease fire in 1918 nearly 90 years ago, Wilson laid the foundation to honor military service members who fought in World War I. In the 1920s states began to observe Armistice Day, making it a legal holiday. On May 13, 1938, Congress passed legislation designating Nov. it as a legal federal holiday. Although the government cannot force states to observe federal holidays, many states followed the example set by the government and continued to observe Armistice Day. From 1941 to 1953, World War II and the Vietnam War and the aftermath of
those wars created millions of service members who became war veterans. On June 1, 1938 President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation that changed the named of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. With the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the observance of Veterans Day has retained much of its historical significance. Students, faculty and staff at UCO are taking efforts to make sure the commitment and dedication of U.S. soldiers are remembered. Long before UCO had paved parking lots, when cars had to be towed on rainy days due to the sand turning into mud and when Broncho Lake was a mud hole where students played soccer, Dr. Siegfried Heit taught at UCO while remaining an active duty military member, he said. "Sometimes we forget what veterans do for us," Heit said. "They need to be honored." Heit is a veteran of the Bosnia Kosovo War, where U.S. troops were sent in the late '8os and early '9os when the region was caught in violent turmoil. He said he received a gift from a veterans group that he has cherished.
"On my wail I have a plaque from an Iraq veterans group," Heit said. "It reads if you can read this thank a teacher; if you can read this in English thank a vet." Also, Heit wanted to share a quote that was sent to him by Charles Stanphill, a retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army Reserve, who was one of his sergeants: "A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.' That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand that fact." This quote was written by an unknown person. Since military members are currently fighting in combat overseas, Heit stressed the importance of remembering veterans and active-duty military members. Dr. Robert Kerr, a History and Geography Professor, is one of the many service members who is an Iraq veteran. "Most people don't realize that you're serving," Kerr said. Being able to forget is a privilege given
to American citizens by the military, he said. "You have the luxury of not remembering," Kerr said. "It would be nice if we recognize Veterans Day more as a society." He stated people's lack of knowledge of Veterans Day as an example of how society has forgotten about veterans. "Nine times out of to people don't know that Veterans Day is Nov. 11," Kerr said. During the time when there was not a war, many American troops were stationed overseas in countries such as Egypt, Japan and Africa, Kerr said. United States troops have been stationed on every continent of the planet. Soldiers are separated from their families for long periods of time, Kerr said. It is something they have volunteered and chosen to, but it is also something they are proud to do, Kerr said. Veterans Day is about celebrating the fact that there are people who put their lives on the line everyday for this country, he said. To show appreciation for veterans, some of the things the media can do is allow citizens to tape shout-outs where people can express their gratitude, Kerr said. He used the Super Bowl commercials of soldiers sending shout-outs to families as an example. Something the UCO community can do in the future to honor veterans on campus is make an effort to make it more visible on campus, Kerr said. Signs can be posted on campus or images and messages could be painted on the window like the university does for homecoming, he said. Individuals can also take the initiative to honor veterans. Some organizations, such as the HUGS Project, put together care packages and ship them to troops overseas, he said. That was the biggest thing for him when I was in Iraq, he said. It does a lot for troops when people show that they remember them and they care, he said. "It doesn't have to be a lot," Kerr said. Troops were excited to get something as simple as beef jerky, he said. Today, the university held a celebration of veterans at the flagpole just north of Thatcher Hall at 9:00 a.m. to recognize and thank U.S. service men and women. For some, this Veterans Day may be marred by the events that took place in Fort Hood last week. For others, it has become and will continue to be a day to show respect to the sacrifices many military women and men have made.
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Army ROTC Color Guard raised the flag yesterday morning at 9:00 a.m. in honor of Veterans Day. Speeches were given, followed by a prayer and moment of silence. Flag-patterned ribbons were provided to attendees to show support to veterans.
Vista Writer Tiffany Brown can be reached at tbrown@uco360.corn.
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event of quite prestige and a lot of.potential for the future of this relationship," Dillingham said. I'Vhen all these events started happened Dillingham approached UCO and Dr. Dennis Dunham, executive director of International Affairs. Dillingham works with Dunham as the Ambassador in Residence for UCO. "We were approached by Callen and
Kyle to be involved, and they asked us becauSe it's such a huge international event, and it's happening right here in Edmond...it also meets the mission for the Centre (for Global Competency)," Dunham said. "We had no idea it would escalate into an international level," Dillingham said. Once UCO was involved, they sat down to discuss the needs in order to make this
a huge event. That's when they decided to have a reception the Monday before and allow faculty, student, and the public come be involved in welcoming the guests and see actual artifacts from the ship. The Mary Rose Trust offered to send over artifacts, Dillingham said. Another twist to this already interesting story was that in 1982 the ship was raised from the water and four families were a part of this. What Dillingham and Clarke did not know what that one of the families were from Oklahoma City, Dale and Linda Crabtree. The Centre for Global Competency isn't the only office that is getting involved on campus. Dr. Gage, vice president of student affairs, Dr. Radke, vice president of academic affairs, and Dr. Clinton Dean of the Arts, Media, and Design College are all getting involved. Dunham also said students from the communications department to work on the documentary that will be aired on OETA. Some students from UCO's music department will also be playing in the orchestra, there are four percussionists, one cello player and a bass player that will be incorporated in the orchestra for this performance, Dillingham said. When planning, Dillingham said, "Let's don't just make this a concert, let's make this an event." Dunham said, "There will be a kind of festival there (at the event) of different exhibits from over in the community of
people showing art, mostly Renaissance art. It is a Renaissance-aimed theme." Dillingham said that that there will be theatrical performers amongst the crowd to entertain. George Nigh, former governor and president of UCO, will be the master of ceremonies for the event. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will be declaring November 17th as Mary Rose Day in Oklahoma City as well. "When people come they have the unique opportunity to hear it for the very first time ... and to experience this bringing to life of Renaissance England like it's never been done before," Dillingham said. "We want to compose and perform and share with audiences meaningful, symphonic music, that's going to have purpose and be entertainment of significant value." Dunham said, "Music unites people ... adventures are sealed because we used music ... it generates excitement, it generates passion, it brings people together, and the relationship builds from those key points. It doesn't matter what the business it. Music helps to develop a relationship, that's what I'm passionate about." The reception for the event will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16th in the Nigh University Center on the 3rd floor. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17th at Oklahoma Christian University in the Hardeman Auditorium.
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Edmond and the College Connect group there. One of Morris' favorite television shows was "Gilmore Girls." She also loved to watch "Law and Order" and "The Office" with her sister Jennifer Busler, a graduate student at UCO, and her friends Kera Walker and Brent Melton. She was very social and had friends from all walks of life. "She would talk to anyone and everyone," Houtz said. "She was extremely goofy [and] lived life loud and big," Houtz said. "She loved to dance and to sing really loud." Houtz said Morris' friends and family want to emphasize their belief that "she's
with the Lord." It was evident to those that knew Morris that her faith was very real. The daughter of Terry Morris and the late Debbie Morris, Breona Morris is survived by her adopted parents Ginny and Charles Curtis. Her godparents Jody and David Brown also played a significant role in her life. The memorial service is being held at North Church, 1601 W Memorial Rd., at 10:00 a.m. Friday. The family invites "anyone and everyone that knew her." In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up at Arvest Bank in the name of Breona Morris. Arvest Bank, Account # 74092507.
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Senate and signed into law, Prater said. UCO is also taking to measures to make sure students will not be affected by the switch if it were to pass in Senate. "The current plan is to continue to offer the FFEL program for Summer 2010 for any students who may be graduating at the end of summer to prevent summer graduates from having two Master Promissory Notes," Prater said. Also, the university is making sure the financial aid staff will be prepared to handle the switch. "Student Financial Services staff has and will attend direct loan training made available through the Department of Education as well as national, regional and state professional organizations and local training opportunities through webinars, workshops and conferences," Prater said. "Though federal regulations regarding the FFEL and direct lending programs are near identical, some of the
software utilized by Student Financial Aid staff for loan for their choice of a lender," Prater said. "For private lenders such as Sallie Mae, it could mean processing will be different which will require training." Students don't have to take additional measures to fewer student borrowers selecting them as a lender convert the loans they currently receive from FFEL to resulting in lower loan volume." Although students may have fewer choices if the direct lending. "Current FFEL loans will not need to be converted to new student loan bill becomes law, UCO is making an effort to reduce the negative impact on students who use a direct loan," Prater said. "Any new loans made with direct lending will require loans. "UCO students should be assured that the office of a student to sign a new Master Promissory Note." Currently students will have to worry about occurring Student Financial Services is doing everything possible in preparation for participation in the direct lending proadditional expenses. "At this time, we are not aware of any costs associated gram in the event that the proposal requiring all schools with participating with direct lending except for costs to participate does pass," Prater said. "It is unknown at this time when the proposal will be associated with training of staff," Prater said. Switching to direct lending does not come without brought to a vote in the Senate." drawbacks. "For those schools that have switched to direct lendVista Writer Tiffany Brown can be reached at ing, it means students attending those schools do not tbrown@uco360.corn. have the option to compare lender incentives allowing
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The SAFRA legislation will expire in June 2010. If this legislation will be beneficial to UCO, how will the expiration date affect students, faculty and/or staff? A: Since UCO is preparing to participate in Direct Lending for Summer 2010 in the event of passage of the direct lending proposal, there will be no effects on students as students will be able to obtain student loans through Direct Lending or the FFEL program for summer 2010.
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soybeans," Palmer said. Palmer recommends vegans have their B12 level checked by a physician, as some vegans can suffer from a deficiency. There are some benefits of a vegan diet, in that "it can be low in cholesterol and saturated fats," Palmer said. Palmer mentioned food items vegans should consume in moderation are nuts of any kind and olives. They are high in calories and fat. Richman offered this advice in regards to a healthy diet, "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants," from a quote
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UCO students focus on sustainable, renewable energy Tiffany Brown
The summit will feature several sessions which include: "End of the Line: How Coal Kills Communities," "The Promise of Renewable," "Grassroots Outreach Methods," "Sustainability Projects for Campus and Community," "Local Sustainable Food" and several others. Guest speakers will also play a major role at the summit. "Those to speak include environmental organizers, activists and advocates that are driving change in Oklahoma," Smith said. Speakers at the ReEnergize Oklahoma Fall Summit include Bob Willis, Harlan Hentges, Bob Waldrop, Whitney Pearson, Eric Pollard, Brandon Mikael, Chris Appelgate, Katrina Pollard, Charlotte Downs, Robert Gregory, Bud Schott and David Glover. Also, the summit will give participants the opportunity to network with other citizens, from across the state, who may share the same or similar views on environmental issues. This includes students from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and students from the University of Tulsa. Anyone interested in attending the Summit should register by the Nov. 18. A free t-shirt will be given those who complete registration by the deadline. Registration can be completed online at: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ viewform?h1=en&formkey=dHooQzVlNndyWi1TNGdLTEJv'T2padXc6MA While UCO students may not receive a Noble Peace Prize for their efforts to improve the Oklahoma's environment, it has not stopped them from trying to make a positive change for the state.
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University of Central Oklahoma students are directing their energies toward educating the UCO community about sustainable energy in an effort to reduce the effects of climate changes. At 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 21, in Howell Hall on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, the ReEnergize Oklahoma Fall Summit will be held. "The summit is designed for students by students but would welcome faculty and staff to learn tools to take back to the classroom," said Kelly Smith, a Biology senior and summit board member. The summit is designed for students, faculty and staff to learn about clean energy, sustainability and how a combination of the two can lead Oklahoma to a better environment in the future. Many environment activists and groups such as Greenpeace believe sustainability and clean energy are ways to reduce global warming and other pollutants that may be harming the environment. The summit is not restricted to certain fields. "This is a great opportunity for any student, faculty or staff member in any field," Smith said. "If you are going into teaching this is a perfect opportunity to learn ways to incorporate sustainability into your teaching, or to be more educated when incorporating these issues into your lessons." "The tools you learn will help you make decisions in the future about things that affect your everyday life," she said.
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Tim Tillman is a busy man. As he works to arrange transportation for over boo guests for an upcoming volleyball tournament, Tillman (He would insist that you call him Tim') draws up financial numbers and travel itineraries with mechanical efficiency. Through mouthfuls of Buddy's pizza, Tillman works with another UCO representative to hammer out a lean five-figure budget in the span of a single lunch. One task down and now back to the job of changing the culture of an entire university. Tillman is the coordinator of Alternative Transportation at UCO and is partly responsible the Bum-a-Bike, City Link and in the forthcoming Hertz Connect program at the university. Tillman, 45, describes himself as the result of a myriad of life experiences both before and after he found himself in Edmond, Oklahoma. Born September 3o, 1964 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Tillman grew up primarily in his parents' native Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At 17, Tillman joined the Marine Corps, beginning the world tour to which he attributes many of his views, most notably his fascination with commuting systems. While aboard the U.S.S. El Paso and U.S.S. Raleigh, Tillman saw that what Americans have come to call 'alternative transportation' is actually the accepted tradition in many parts of the world. "[In most places], cars are an anomaly," Tillman said. "That was the genesis of the whole bike thing." After 24 years in the military, Tillman, an ex-bartender, veteran, avid bicyclist and somewhat reluctant retiree, was slated for a book reading, wine enthusiast's life of leisure with his family. As it turned out, the idle lifestyle would have to wait. As a bicycle commuter, which he insists is different from cycling's more "Spandex clad" side, Tillman discovered that Edmond was not the most bicycle friendly city. Tillman became a co-founder and chairman the Edmond Bicycle Committee. Tillman said he was appointed chairman simply for being at the right place at the right time.
"At the first meeting, I left for the bathroom and came back chair the committee," Tillman said. The Edmond Bicycle Committee has since worked alongside the city government to make Edmond a more welcoming and safe place for bicycle commuters. While having lunch at Flatire three years ago, Tillinan overheard two UCO workers discussing a bike rental Program for the campus. Being a friend of the pair and a fellow bicycler, Tillman joined the spirited conversation that eventually gave birth to the Bum-a-Bike program at UCO. The Bum-a-Bike program celebrates its 2-year anniversary in January and has grown from io to 5o rental bikes. After the program's initial success, UCO director of transportation and parking services, Mike Sokoff saw the need to create a new position in his office. Tillman earned the position of coordinator of alternative transportation because of his experience and assistance in the development of the Bum-a-Bike program. As the coordinator, he is responsible for overseeing and fostering the development of new alternatives for travel at UCO and he has "[had] a constant blast ever since." Tillman has taken on more than just the role of developing new transportation programs at UCO. In order to change the travel tradition of a community, Tillman believes they must first change the image of the group conveying the message. The Transportation and Parking Services office is more than just "parking tickets and bicycle paths," Tillman said. "My job is to change the culture." Tillman believes this is a goal that will be made easier by some in today's youth that live more practically than generations past. "There's a new group of leaders [at UCO] that can really take this out to the community," Tillman said. Back in Buddy's, the successful luncheon drew to a close, the UCO representative on the other side of the table had a new name for Tillman. She calls the man who describes himself as a person who should be institutionalized, "Our transportation guru." "That's great," Tillman said. "Keep calling me that."
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The UCO wrestling team finally got a chance to compete against another team last Sunday. The Bronchos placed seven wrestlers in the Oklahoma City Open hosted by Oklahoma City University. The tournament started Sunday morning and lasted most of the day. Joining UCO and OCU to compete were both major Division I teams in the area Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and several other schools. The Bronchos came into the tournament ranked sixth in Division II and looked to see what they could do against top competition including the likes of OU and OSU. At 197 Jarrett Edison, who was injured most of last
season, showed he was back in a big way by reaching the championship finals against OSU's Alan Gelogaed. However Gelogaed got the victory by pinning Edison at the 1:40 mark of the match. Edison was not the only Broncho to find some success at the tournament. Casy Rowell at 125, Derrick Adkins at 165, Brennan Ochoa at 174 and Dustin Finn at heavyweight all won consolation matches to take third place in their weight classes. Austin Standage at 149 and Patrick Finn at 174 both took fourth after consolation round losses. In the consolation matches Rowell won a decision over Ladd Rupp from OSU 8-5 while Seth Vernon from OU took a decision from Standage 6-3. Adkins won by
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decision over Dallas Bailey from OSU 5-2 and Ochoa pinned Patrick Finn at the 2:17 mark of the match in an all UCO consolation final match. Dustin Finn, who came into the season ranked first at heavyweight in Division II, made it to the semifinals before getting defeated by Nathan Fernandez of OSU in an 8-4 decision. Dustin Finn then came back to pick up a win in the consolation finals over Chris Maloch of Meramac by injury default. UCO came into the tournament fresh off of a second intrasquad scrimmage on Nov. 6. In that scrimmage the Bronze defeated the Blue 23-15. The scrimmage was held at the OU Field House in Norman where the OU team also scrimmaged. It was a good
night for the younger wrestlers including Standage who is just a redshirt freshman. He pulled off an upset against All-American Colby Robinson at 149 with a 4-3 decision. Overall four of the ten matches were won by true freshmen, two by redshirt freshmen and one by a sophomore. UCO returned to the mat on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for a duel with OU at Hamilton Field House. They will head to Warrensburg, Mo., for their first major road trip of the season at io a.m. on Saturday Nov. 14 for the Central Missouri. UCO scheduled the tournament in Warrensburg to get some experience wrestling there because they will be heading back to the same venue in late February for the Division II Super Regionals.
Rugby completes its season against John Brown this Saturday Chris Wescott Sports Editor
The UCO rugby team has now won two games in a row, and moved to 2-3 on the season with their 26-21 victory over Pittsburg State in Kansas. Their two-game win streak against Pitt and Central Missouri follows their three losses to Midwestern State, Oklahoma State and Arkansas. UCO spokesman and game secretary Treyson Marks said these two wins have been big for the Bronchos.
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teammates say is fast, and son and have seven new so much higher than last not afraid to hit someone. players on their roster. Of year with all of the inexpeMoore averages two tries a the seven new players, six rience that we have. You can see that in our wins and game. A try is a way of scor- had never played before. "In the beginning of this even our losses." ing in rugby. It is scored "We also have depth in when a player places the season we were plagued ball on the ground in the with injuries. We lost two our roster which is another goal area. It is worth four key starters for the year factor that was not preswithin the first two games," ent last season. The reserve points. Freshman Ian Harris, Marks said. "We also had players are the backbone of who plays the prop posi- a lot of small injuries that the team, it's not uncomtion for UCO, is one of kept people out for a week mon to have someone the hardest hitters for the or two at a time, which needing to be subbed out in Bronchos. Phillip Adams, takes its toll on the intensity a match and without their a returning sophomore has at practice. Outside of inju- dedication to the team, we brought leadership and ries our team has been per- could not compete, much rugby knowledge to this forming better than anyone less win anything." The Bronchos play their could have expected." UCO squad. "It's amazing that we last match of this semester The Bronchos returned eight players from last sea- have been playing on a level on Nov. 14, against John
Brown University. Then UCO does not have another game for quite a long time. Marks said that the team is focused on the game at hand. "Our last game this semester is against JBU and then we do not have another game until almost February, so our immediate goals are to be ready for John Brown. Beyond that we need to stay in shape and sharpen our skills for the spring semester. If we can do that the team will be a force to reckon with." The team's next game will be played on Nov. 14.
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Soccer in pursuit of a national title
Head Coach Mike Cook's squad heads to San Antonio, Texas this Friday for Regional' The players and coaches are now excited to turn their attenSports IVriter tion to the next challenge, St. The UCO soccer team is back Edward's in the NCAA tournain the Division II tournament for ment. The two programs are the first time since 2007. The very familiar with each other. Bronchos found out Monday SEU beat UCO 2-0 in Austin, night they would be the sixth seed Texas in the second game of the in the six-team South Central season, but UCO holds the allRegional in San Antonio. The time series advantage 8-3-1. Bronchos, with a record of 14-6"We're definitely not in awe 2, will take on third-seeded St. of them," Cook said. "We're Edwards who is 15-3-1 at 7 p.m. excited to show them the steps tomorrow. we've taken." The players are UCO qualified for the tourna- pumped up about the matchup. ment after a thrilling win on pen- It's a chance to avenge the early alty kicks last Sunday over con- season loss and advance in the ference rival West Texas A&M national tournament. in the Lone Star Conference The venue the teams will Tournament championship play on in San Antonio has field game. The match, played on the turf. The Bronchos are used Buffs' home field, was tied 1-1 to the faster field turf surface after overtime before going to a this season because of playing penalty kick shootout. UCO pre- their entire home schedule at vailed 4-2 on penalty kicks. Wantland Stadium. Cook says Alli Miller picked up the tour- the matchup is great for UCO nament Most Valuable Player on paper. award to go with her Lone Star "They're a different team. We're Conference Defensive Player of a different team," Cook said. He the Year award received after the says that his team is playing a regular season. Megan Riley, different style now than at the Summer White, Whitney Craft beginning of the season and that and Dominique Dinka also made it will be hard to take a lot out of the all-tournament team. what happened in the first game "They've been between the strong all year "We're definitely not teams. long," Head Coach in awe of them. We UC0 Mike Cook said on played all of the players that are excited to show the teams in made the all-tour- them the steps we've the regionnament team. "It taken." als during was a whole team the regu, effort and I'm glad Aar season. coach Mike Cook we came out on --UCO head West Texas top."
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UCO head coach, Mike Cook, talks to his team at Wantland Stadium. The Bronchos won their fifth Lone Star Conference title under Mike Cook, this past Sunday. UCO now travels to San Antonio, Texas to play St. Edwards tomorrow at 7 p.m.
A&M is the top seed. Incarnate Word, which beat the Bronchos 2-1 in the season opener also in Austin, is the, second seed. The top two seeds receive a bye in the first round meaning UCO will face Incarnate Word on Sunday if they get past St. Edward's. The other first round matchup in the regional is NebraskaOmaha against Truman State. The entire tournament field contains 48 teams and the Final Four will be played Dec. 3-5 in Tampa, Fla. Cook is not too disappointed that that the team didn't get a higher seed. He said they had several chances during the sea-
son to improve their seeding prospects but came up short. The team will also not have the services of Brittni Walker, who was having a great season before becoming injured a few matches ago, for the tournament. "Anytime you lose one of your better players it's not good," Cook said. "We've got to go play hard and try to get a win." The team is not using the injury as an excuse. The tournament will be the last games at UCO for seniors Miller, Craft, Tiffanie Meek and Meghan Saliba and they are looking to go out in style with a deep run.
"It would be great because they've helped continue the stuff we've started," Cook said on what it would be like to get on a run in the tournament to send the seniors out. If anything the team has proved throughout the season with their tough schedule that they can play with the elite teams. If things fall into place UCO hopes to still be alive after this weekend of the tournament. Vista Sports Writer Steve Vidal can be reached at svidal@uco360.com .
No. 10 UCO takes on NO. 5 Iowa State this weekend
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Team captain Matt Cohn [above] moves the puck through the North Dakota State defense this past Sunday. UCO now heads to Ames, Iowa to take on the No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones.
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