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THE STUDENT VOICE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SINCE 1903
Petition circulates for officia 'Dead Week' Tiffany Brown sw,/). I I rile,•
At the University of Central Oklahoma, quiet week is not a time to simply not speak. Central students are loudly voicing their opinions about the policy that precedes finals week. While many students are focused on finishing last minute research papers and other class work, others are equally dedicated to making the effort to change the quiet week policy. UCO Student Association is attempting to work with university officials to redefine how course material is presented to students. "Is there not an institutional policy about quiet week?" Gaily Cannon, a business major senior, asked. "There have been several instances where assignments or tests have been administered during the last few days just prior to finals week." "Most people are in finals prep mode during this time and having to do additional work for whatever reason reduces the amount of -time needed to commit to a firm study period." -Cannon said. "Is there anyway to
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Matt Stovall, an accounting junior, said, "I think for students with full schedules a dead week is a good time to study. if you don't have a lot of time during the semester...on the other hand I have a lot of friends taking not overly taxing course loads, so they could make use of it, but don't really need it."
Dr. Loren Gatch,professor, said, "I just don't think it is necessary to formalize a practice, which is probably adopted by professors as a way of managing their grading responsibilities at the end of the semester."
emphasize to those who would assign work during this period to consider the learning flow people use. "I have been impacted by this situation twice this semester and I am probably not the only
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Students have a chance to get some help with a tax credit that was enacted by the Obama administration. The American Opportunity tax credit is a tax break for students attending college. This tax credit expands the already existing Hope credit. Dr. Randal Ice, professor and chair of the finance department said, "It is very important to consider how you can benefit, and take classes that allow you to gain the most from the credit. You also need to be very careful to save your receipts for tuition, fees, books and supplies. "You are responsible for documenting these expenses. If you are a dependent on your parent's tax return, they will benefit, and hopefully share the benefit with you in terms of supporting your education." Ice also said that th'e UCO Accounting Department provides tax preparation help to students each spring. According to the IRS, students that spend more than $4,000 in a single year on their education will get back a $2,500 tax credit that is 40%) refundable. This is different from the previous Hope credit,
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which was not refundable. The students that qualify for the tax credit will get up to $1,000 cash back, if you don't owe taxes. According to the IRS this tax credit is up to $2,500 of the • cost of tuition and materials related to education that is paid during the taxable year. This is an increase from the Hope credit. This credit can be used for books, and supplies and equipment needed for courses. According to the IRS, "taxpayers will receive a tax credit based on 100 percent of the first $2,000 of tuition, fees and course material paid during the taxable year, plus 25 percent of the next $2,000 of tuition, fees and course materials paid during the taxable year." This tax credit lasts for four years instead of the two from the previous Hope credit. The tax credit is only eligible for undergraduate students. Also, if your single gross income is over $90,000 or jointly $180,000 you do not qualify. The tax covers only 2009 and 2010 courses. "It is important to pay for the courses in the year you wish to utilize the credit. So you need to plan your
one," Cannon said. "The fundamental purpose of education is learning not to complete all the requirements on a syllabus." "Quality not quantity as one of my former professor puts it," Cannon
For more opinions on an official dead week, turn to page two. Quiet week is not addressed in depth, but specific rules for faculty to abide by are stated in chapter 3, section 3.5 of the faculty handbook. Some students are not asking for the entire policy
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Alternative schedule
Students given option to learn by traveling Tivanna Harris
to be amended. Rather specific changes are sought, part of which includes the following. " ... Quiet week does not stop normal course work or examinations. All classes are expected to meet for the full sixteen weeks and no
college, academic department, or individual faculty member is authorized to reduce the number of academic weeks in the standard semester without specific approval of the State Regent ... " Daniel Stockton, UCOSA President said. "We are hoping that the simple change in vernacular will be supported and embraced by faculty and students alike." The faculty handbook was recently revised for the 2009-2010 school year. Yet, according to petition students' hope their input will be taken under consideration, by suggesting the section in dispute be replaced with language similar to the statement below. "Quiet Week shall also exclude any NEW coursework, including in the classroom assignments, homework, projects, presentations, etc. Furthermore, no quizzes or examinations should be scheduled during Quiet Week."' The petition, started in part by Stockton, also stated, ".the exact vernacular should be chosen by the faculty, and unofficially approved by student representatives.'" If the policy is amended to accommodate the suggestions made by UCOSA,
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a class, this will be the first that he has done. "I've taken shorter trips with the photo club and assisted with the trip to Italy, but never as a ,class," said Miller. "I wanted to do a trip where it may cost a little more but it's about taking your time and getting to do a lot more". The students will fly into Las Vegas and take a van through San Diego, Los 'Angeles, Monterey, San Francisco, Yosemite and Reno before flying back to Oklahoma City. The class dates are June 7 through June 27 which includes the week of instruction. Students interested in going should e-mail Miller
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day week but about alternative scheduling to better Managing Editor serve current students and Looking to travel? The UCO will not change to a potential underserved stuMass Communications four-day school week or any dents." department has several other alternative scheduling Radke also said the reaoptions to choose from; for the 2010-2011 academic sons for the recommenopportunities that range year. dation were varied and from a two-week stateside The vice presidents of numerous but cited spephotography course to a the university unanimously cifically that "there is no whole semester in India. recommended to President evidence that current stuCalifornia is the final Roger Webb that UCO keep dents are not being served," destination for the Tthvel the current schedule model and "there is no current photography class that will and the president accepted information about how an be lead by Professor Jesse the recommendation. underserved group might Miller. Before departing Dr. William Radke, the be served by the change." on the trip students will go provost and vice presiParking and campus life through a week of instrucdent of Academic Affairs, were also among the reation over what to bring on officially announced the sons given for maintaining the trip and the class work president's decision in the the standard schedule, as expectancy. Academic Affairs newsletwell as the complication Professor Miller is excitsee TRAVEL, page 9' ter just before Thanksgiving of moving 650 sections of ed to being taking a trip as break. The newsletter goes class from Friday into the to all full-time faculty and other four days of the week, administration on campus. the availability of faculty During the fall 2008 and classrooms. semester Radke created UCO may be able to the Alternative Scheduling implement more Saturday Action Team to study the and night classes in the possible benefits of an future. The vice presialternative schedule for the dents did recommend that university. One alternative UCO continue looking for model was the four-day opportunities to serve the week. students on weekends and After the team published evenings where the univerthe report in April, the dif- sity has the available classferent departments on cam- rooms, parking, faculty and pus began to study all areas services to do so. that would be affected by "I think that is possible. the move from a standard However, no action will be Photo by Byron Koontz schedule model. taken until it is known a Dr. Mark Hanebutt will take students to Portugal, In an e-mail to The Vista need exists," Radke said in Spain and Morocco this summer. The trip will begin Radke said, "It is important see TAXES , page 9 July 9 and end July 25, see CLASSES, page 9 to be clear that the discus-
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COMM. BUILDING, RM. 131 100 N. UNIVERSITY DR. EDMOND, OK 73034-5209 405-974-5549 EDITORIAL@UCO360.COM The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, semi-weekly during the academic year except exam and holiday periods, and only on Wednesdays during the summer, at the University of Central Oklahoma. The issue price is free for the first copy and $1 for each additional copy obtained. EDITORIALS Opinion columns, editorial cartoons, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer or artist and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Mass Communication, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. The Vista is not an official medium of expression for the Regents or UCO. LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, with a maximum of 150 words, and must include the author's printed name, title, major, classification and phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-5209, or deliver in person to the editor in the Communications Building, Room 131. Letters can be e-mailed to vistaucoegmaiLcom.
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PUS CXVOTIES Do you think an official dead week would help or hamper students and professors? Kayla Kelly
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Kalie Fry
Freshman Undecided "It would help students. Professors, probably not so much because they don't have time to get prepared for finals themselves, but it would keep the kids online and on track with the school work."
Freshman Psychology "I think it would almost help that way I could actually, like, study. Because I feel like now I have so much to do that I don't have time to study."
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Director of Graphic Design Program, Assistant Professor "For us it's difficult ecause students are trying to finish up their ... graphic design projects. •We use it ... as a time for them to come to us and finalize last minute changes in their projects."
"Well, its moved right along for me in an organized fashion for many years as a professor, so I don't think it is necessary."
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"Being able to give extra assignments is more helpful because in many classes you only have a few tests, so any extra assignments is going to help bring up your grade."
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Professor of English, Director of Graduate Studes "I think it would hinder both students and professors. Not having an official dead week allows work to be spread over two weeks, and it allows more time to grade and be more thorough."
Copy editor bids farewell to The Vista Caleb McWilliams Com. Edilor
It's weird to sit down to write this column. I've only been -with The Vista for a year, but it seems like a huge part of my life. And that's not entirely a statement of sentimentality. I've skipped multiple classes, skipped multiple social engagements and skipped many hours of sleep for the student voice of UCO. It's been a huge part of my life because it has taken over my life. But after reaching a milestone like graduation, it's hard not to look back with nostalgic feelings for the paper and realize how much you're going to miss it. UCO has meanta lot to me in many ways since transferring here my sophomore year. It was here that I learned that I may bleed ink. It was at Central I learned from some of the greatest profs in the state, and here that I met some of my very best friends. One of the best parts about UCO for me has been The Vista. I say that because I've had so much fun at paper it's hard to let the jokes run through my head without becoming hopelessly distracted. I start to think about changing leads, you-know-who and his plant, DRT, babbys being formed, PASSWORD!s, wraslin', magic and more of our "favourite" jokes before I realize I'm supposed to be writing an inspirational farewell, and not an indecipherable
mess of inside jokes no more funny than vegan strawberry milkshake Oreos. I do have a point I'd like to make before slipping into my page two prerogative of thanking everyone under the sun. There are opportunities and chances you'll get in your college career, and it's decidedly important that you take those. I took an opportunity to work at The Vista, made it a point to prioritize it, and now I've been fortunate enough to land a job. I would not have been able to do that if I hadn't met the people I met with The Vista, and learned the real stress, work and fun of journalism. For you, other major reader, there will be chances for you to intern, parttime or volunteer with some group you're interested in. Though the thought of losing time spent with friends for little to no money may seem nauseating, it will pay off. Or at least you might meet some cool people. Or at least you may find out you hate your major. "Through all of the chaos that is our history," the president says in Armageddon, "through all the wrong and the discord, through all the pain and the suffering ... " Working at The Vista wasn't bad at all like it sounds there. I just look for reasons to quote things I like. But there have been some tense and dramatic moments. And yet I'm proud to say it's those moments that have helped me grow as a person, grow as a journalist and most importantly grow in my friendships. To the NewsCentral people: "Living in sin is the
new thing." Though we've only been shotgun married since late August, it's been crazy, interesting and fun living in our new room with you guys since mid-summer. And really loud. Ya'll need to shush sometimes. To Tresa: Where would we be without our office mom? You've been the best, and I'll miss you a lot. Your terrible taste in movies notwithstanding, I hope you enjoyed the movies I made this past year. I'm sure we'll all never see someone peering over a computer screen like a prairie dog the same. Teddy: Thanks for your crepe myrtle sized help this semester. I know I really appreciate all the advice and help you've offered. Our Vista advertising, photographers and writers: There's been a ton of shake-ups this semester, and you guys have hung in like champs. Thanks for all your hard work. Kory Oswald, Ryan Croft and Laura Hoffert: I love you guys to death, and will miss being stressed out on deadline days with you guys (like we currently are now). We've gone through some crazy drama, and even the end of this semester caused some strife. But through it all, I'm still sure I've made some life-long friends who'll continue to make American Indian jokes all while I get my free money. At least I don't pretend to be European and blame it on Australians, or eat nauseating vegan mush. Have a good break, everyone, and for thqse of you graduating with me this semester, congratulations.
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Freshman political DYLAN BILLINGS science major and Oklahoma House of Representatives hopeful UCO student Dylan Billings could become the youngest by Ryan Croft, Web Editor
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person in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives. At 20 years old, the 5-foot-g-inch sophomore and political science major is not yet even old enough to officially run for election. Dylan will be 21 in March of 2010, and with the election date set for Nov. 2, 2010, he'll be just old enough to run on the Democratic ticket. The Vista recently had the opportunity to chat with Dylan and the potential 39th District representative dished on politics, the Edmond school system and why Republicans would actually be better off voting for him. As for being young, well, Dylan says that's the whole point. Why are you running for the House? Don't you have to be older to do that "real politics" stuff? That's what we want to change the thinking of. The youth needs to get involved ... in the state of Oklahoma. If you look at it, a lot of thing beings passed in our legislature don't really reflect on us as youth. That's because we don't have a voice in the legislature anymore.
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We're trying to change that. There was a 14 percent young-voter turnout (for the 2008 presidential election). The policies passed today will affect us when we're graduating. So, we should have a say in them.
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I'm trying to get to everyone, really, but the youth is very important. I don't want to alienate any other ... people either. •
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What specifically needs to change?
The budget cuts (she voted to) pass this year ... the senior nutrition programs, they're really not existent anymore, especially in Edmond. The (Edmond) senior center had to close down its meal program.
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What's your solution to that? You've said before that a major (tiv reason for your decision to run as your displeasure with your district's current representative, Marian Cooksey (R-Edmond).
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Right now the representative that's in office is not a very good representative (of) the people. She constantly votes for the big bonuses instead the interests of (Oklahomans). Somebody needs to step up and make a change.
Gov. Brad Henry has asked the legislature to come. into special session so they can vote on tapping into the Rainy Day Fund [that would help] bring back the senior citizens program,• but the lack of leadership in the Oklahoma Republican Party has led to that not coming back. They won't come in to a special because I guess (republicans) just don't think it's important. (Cooksey) has voted to make it harder for corrupt politicians to be held accountable. She voted to make it to where there had to be an affidavit before you could take a politician to court.
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You're a democrat running on mainly on a promise of change. That sounds pretty similar to President Obama's 2008 campaign.
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I think my message will be "opportunity." The legislature keeps cutting the budget for ... higher learning. They keep slashing the budgets more and more, which is making our tuition go up more and more. That especially alienates (lower income) families. That's not equal opportunity. Another (point) is that, an Oklahoma democrat, I'm not Nancy Pelosi. I'm more .moderate. When you look at Oklahoma, we've only had four republican governors in our history. Our current governor's a democrat. Anything else students should know?
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We could use money (laughs). Even five or ten bucks would be great. That stuff really adds up.
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NEWS FKOM AFAK: FKOM INDIA TO OKLAHOMA The focus of the world is gradually but steadily shifting to Denmark as it gets ready to host the 2009 U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change even as world leaders, politicians and activists are trying to figure out what the outcome of this meeting in Copenhagen should be. The pressure is on both the developed and the developing world. A galaxy of leaders are expected to attend the meeting including the American President, the Chinese Prime Minister and the President of Brazil. And the pressure is on the Indian Prime Minister as well to travel to Denmark later this month. DR. SRIDHAR The argument in some quarKRISHNASWAMI ters is that the leaders of the two economic giants in Asia have great stakes in how the debate and the outcome are being discussed and framed. The bottom line is the fervent hope that this Copenhagen meet does not turn into one of those large political drama where is a lot of huffing and puffing but nothing concrete
to show for in the end. The summit should not also end up with a meaningless Joint Statement that accompanies every one of these kind of get togethers. Rather the objective must be to at least start coming to terms with a phenomenon that has profound implications for both the developed and the developing world. For this to materialize there has to be a spirit of give and take on both sides. But as the case in many of these kind of meetings,a number of drafts are doing the rounds;and for every one of these so-called drafts are counter proposals. For instance there is this 'draft by Denmark that has apparently set the year 2025 as the deadline for all nations to "peak" emissions irrespective of the current levels. An argument has been immediately made including in some editorial columns of leading dailies in India that is is skewed for it essentially rewards nations that have polluted most. The "BASIC" countries—Brazil,South Africa,India and China—have set targets for developing countries as well but not on the same wave length of the developed countries. The emphasis in this group seems to be not just chasing some number but in ensuring that they are reasonable and doable. The summit in Copenhagen will most certainly flounder if the developed countries insist on pursuing with
slapping trade measures in the guise of coming to terms with emissions.As it is there are many in the developing world who are grumbling loud on the protectionist sentiments of the developed countries.A safe bet is that a country like India which has just started seeing solid economic growth will walk away from Copenhagen if punitive measures under the pretext of cutting emissions are on the table.
Bronchos learn to C.A.R.E. for others Amy Stinnett
Professors who know of a student in a dire situation or just suspect that something just is not right can alert the Staff 1 [ -the,. CARE. Team about that student. Stanley used the scenario of a student who lives on The University of Central Oklahoma takes very seriously the well-being of its students and has the Campus campus. Say a professor notices that they have not been Awareness Response and Evaluation (C.A.R.E.) Team to coming to class as regularly and is not getting his or her assignments completed. That professor can communicate ensure students have access to resources. Cole Stanley, a member of the CAR.E. Team and the their concerns to the CARE. Team who will then notify assistant vice president for Student Affairs, has worked the Housing Department. Then Housing can personally for the university for four and a half years and with the send someone to that student to check up on him or her C.A.R.E. Team since its formation two and a half years and see if there is anything wrong. If something is indeed wrong, the job of the C.A.R.E ago. Team is to "help plug students into a support network," The concept of the C.A.R.E. Team "came into discussion kind of post- the Virginia Tech situation," Stanley Stanley said. "We are more of a referral or resource to plug students said. The Virginia Tech shooting happened on April 16, 2007 into other resources." These resources include the Student Counseling Service, and resulted in the deaths of 32 people and injuries for many others. There had been warning signs before the the Housing Department, the Financial Aid office, and the Wellness Center and Mercy Clinic to name a few. perpetrator committed the crime. "Anytime we can plug a student into a resource they The C.A.R.E. Team meets once a month to discuss didn't know about, that's a successful reason to have the happenings on campus and ways that they can prevent CAR.E. Team," Stanley said. a similar tragedy such as the one at Virginia Tech from Another example of the way the C.A.R.E. Team serves occurring on our campus. "I think of the CARE. Team as (casting) a large net students is that in times of personal crisis, such as the destruction of a home or apartment by something like a across campus," Stanley said. The team is made up of several members from several fire or robbery, the student(s) can go to the CARE. Team different offices and departments across the campus. In for advice and support when it comes to replacing textthis way they are able to make observations and share with books or just dealing with the stress. Also students who fear for the mental or physical health each other concerns they may have about specific students of a friend or classmate can go to the C.A.R.E. Team for and situations. Its purposes extend beyond ensuring campus safety, advice and resources in dealing with matters like eating but also taking care of students who are facing personal disorders, time management problems, homesickness, and suicidal thoughts. crises. The CARE. Team "serves a great purpose...we support "We spend a lot of time educating faculty and staff students," Stanley said. If students, faculty or staff want to members," Stanley said.
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Cole Stanley, assistant vice president for Student Affairs
contact the C.A.RE. Team during normal business hours they call the Student Affairs office at 974-2361. On weekends or holidays, there is a phone number that is always accessible, 200-3004.
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The sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha at the University of Central Oklahoma are fulfilling their sorority's legacy of service by sponsoring a used ink cartridge and book drive. The drive is to benefit the Rolling Greens apartment complex and an afterschool program for the kids who live there. Rolling Greens is located near the corner of the Danforth Road and Chowning Street. The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and the Volunteer Service and Learning Center are collaborating on this community service ori-
ented endeavor. Chelsea Woods, a senior Kinesiology major and the president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, is impressed with the results of the used ink cartridge and book drive bto thus far, saying, "It's been ',,eAdmirditms a better turnout than we thought it was going to be." Alpha Kappa Alpha has collected only three books since they started the drive the Monday before Thanksgiving break. However, they have collected. 35 used ink cartridges, which they plan on taking to Office Depot to collect money. That money will be used to buy more Photo by Byron Koontz books. Donations can be made Chelsea Woods, a senior Kinesiology major and at the Admissions office president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, stands next to the on the first floor of the donation bin in the Nigh University Center.
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Last month we donated a Thanksgiving basket to an eight-member family," Woods said. They chose this specific project as a result of UCO's efforts to go green and also because of the holidays, "we're going to be giving something away," Woods said. If you. would like to donate some books or used ink cartridges, you can do so in the Admissions office on the first floor of the Nigh University Center or you can call Chelsea Woods at 326-6834.
Vista writer Amy Stinnett can be reached at astinnett@uco360. corn.
2010-2011 Student Activity Funds Applications for funding of university-wide programs or events through Student Activity Funds are now being accepted. Any campus department or organization seeking funding for a new program or event is encouraged to submit a request to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Applications are available by calling Julie Sparks at 974-3515. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Examples of programs currently received SAF funding include Earth Day and Winter Glow. Funding requests for programs or events benefiting the entire student body are encouraged. Scholarships, departmental academic activity, and activities not accessible to all students will not receive consideration.
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Some students suffering "quarter-life crisis" The prospects of graduating are all too quickly overshadowed by the search to find a job, to build a new career, and the stress of building a "new" life. Tiffany Brown
Making a 360 in the middle of life at the age of 40 to 6o has become known as the "midlife crisis." The crisis is driven by a lifestyle that has left adults confused and unsatisfied. What has sometimes been left out of discussion about men or women buying a Harley Davidson and cruising the open roads with no one but Mother Nature 'as someone's only partner is the crisis that young adults face. Many young students have been affected by the "quarter-life crisis." This issue has affected adults in their early twenties and thirties. The prospects of graduating are STUDENT ART SALE AT THE JAZZ LAB all too quickly overshadowed by the search to find a job, to build a new career, and the stress of building a "new" life. At the University of Central Oklahoma, the graduates have not proven to be the exception. "We have seen it but not in droves," Beth Adele, Director ofCareer Services, The entire staff of The the news. We fully understand the said. "We've had several alumni come Vista is committed to bringing you an unbiased, means in which you get back due to the recession." Just one experience could be the ethical approach to the your news is changing. onset of a quarter life crisis. The Vista we are At news. "A life-changing event can cause These are not new prin- dedicated to embracing ciples we have recently this change. In the coming people to ask these questions," Adele adopted; rather these are days, weeks and months said. Life changes such as marriage, the values of print journal- we ask that you logon to ism that run deep into the uco360.com and contin- children or relocation could cause roots of our 106-year his- ue interacting with your students to worry, she said. With fall graduation being nearly tory of being the student school newspaper. As we usher in 2010, we two weeks away, students who will voice of UCO. As we continue our pur- ask that you welcome in not be returning back to school will be suit to arriving at the clos- the new look of The Vista. possibly facing a crisis of their own, if est version of the truth, we The new-look Vista will be they have not found work. Students who find themselves in a understand our principles one of the major upcomquarter-life crisis are not alone. will be tested more in the ing changes to the student UCO counselors at the Career media at UCO. future than perhaps anyWe encourage corn- Services office are available to help time in our past. Weatceritthis challenge ments and look forward to students determine if they are mis and will remain persistent continue being the student guided about their majors and the available opportunities in the workin our efforts to bring you voice. wow.. o • ocoly ..as n stow. of 3221 oeumploole coot,. ,to hod Lard their cuorso
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force, once they graduate. Students and graduates who are misinformed about their field of study could also experience worries and doubt. "Sometimes the issue lies in the fact that they don't know all the things that are available," Adele said. The quarter-life crisis is not just something that affects seniors and graduates. "We see quite a few juniors questioning their career Paths," Adele said. For this generation, many students have made careers and job fitting a priority, Adele said. Once a student makes a decision about their career they may continue to question that decision, she said. It is something that has not been as prevalent in previous generations, Adele said. "It's okay to ask questions about yourself," she said. "Instead of backtracking, consider taking the next turn." Career counselors can help students find their niche and help them find an area within their major that they can specialize in, she said. Some undergraduate students have chosen to continue with education by applying to and attending a master's program. "Never completely rule out graduate school," Adele said. "Even if you are limited to titles you may not be limited to industries." For those who have decided to go into the workforce, not finding a job before graduating has added to the frustration and anxiety many graduates cope with.
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Students get informed on health care
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The UCO Pre-Health Professions Club, along with the Student Nurses' Association and the Pre-Dental society hosted a health care forum on Nov. 20 at the Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts building.
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Just as the health care bill has been given the vote to be heard in the Senate, University of Central Oklahoma organizations took to time to ensure Central Students had the opportunity to hear about what is being discussed among politicians and citizens in the U.S. The Pre-Health Professions Club, along vykth the Student Nurses' Association and the PreDental Society hosted a health care forum. Guest featured on the panel was, Wes Glinsmann, Oklahoma State Medical Associations (OSMA) Director of State Legislative and Political Affairs; Dr. floyd Shook, founder of the nonprofit organization Manos Juntas; Nancy Patterson, Registered Nurse and UCO professor; and Pat Hall, former CEO of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. Patterson. began the discussing the current health care system and how it's flawed. In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) examined and compared health care systems in industrialized countries. Several countries were analyzed and ranked according to these three categories, good health, responsiveness and financial protection, Patterson said. Out of 200 countries, the health care system in the U.S. was ranked 37. France ranked number one. "You really can't talk about the U.S. system without three factors: cost, quality and access" Patterson said. As far as cost is concerned, "The U.S. has by far the most expensive health care in the world,"
Patterson said. More than $4200 per year, per person is spent on health care, she said. Switzerland ranked number two, spending $2700, but is health care system is ranked number 20. In the United States the majority of health care expenses are being spent on insurance premiums, which have increased 114 percent from 1997 to 2007, Patterson said. A considerable amount of household salaries are being spent on health care in the United States. Workers spend 27 percent of their salary on healthcare, Patterson said. Patterson said Medical expenses have dramatically increased due to new
technology. Technology accounts for one-half to two-thirds of spending growth. The cost of an X-Ray machine is 175,000. The cost of a CAT scanner is $1 million and future advancements are predicted to cost as much as $12,000, she said. A traditional scalpel cost $20, but an Electrocautry cost 12,000 and a Harmonic Scalpel $30,000. "We do not have the science and the data to prove that increased technology is better," she said. "We're spending this money because we have it." Another reason for the increase in the medical field is the increase in administration expenses.
Administrative workers, who focus on billing public and private insurance companies, have vastly increased as least 13 percent over the past few years, Patterson said. Many different forms have to be completed before hospitals can be reimbursed for care. Generally, the only sector of the health care system Americans are happy with is the quality of health care delivered, Patterson said. However, this only takes into account those who are insured and receive care, so it may be skewed, she said. The cost of medical care has been the major problem. According to several studies, Medical expenses are then number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States. "The United States is the only country in the developed world...that does not provide healthcare for its citizens," Patterson said. South Africa is the exception. "We can do better," she said. "Do you not agree?" Dr. Shook followed Patterson's discussion, Shook runs a free medical clinic where thousands of patient have been treated, he said. He began his presentation where Patterson left off stating, "We can do better, we must do better, we have to do better." "We need to change the healthcare system," Shook said. "We gave terrible access to healthcare." Most residents go to the emergency room for treatment, he said. The emergency is the worst place for treatment, but that is one of the only places accessible for many uninsured residents, especially in
how." Oklahoma, Shook said. He used government run According to Shook, the health of many Oklahomans programs as an example of why many medical officials is poor. The state has a high per- don't want the government centage of chronic illnesses, involved in health care. Currently the governyet a low percentage of resiment is having troubling dents insured, he said. Part of the problem why paying the cost of Medicare Oklahoma is one of the rates, he said. The low leading unhealthy states is reimbursement rate on the program is what's' causaccess, Shook said. "We actually pay more ing many to criticize the attention to running a busi- government for the public ness than the care of the option bill. The government has yet patients," he said. Due this and the other to find a permanent fix for flaws of the current sys- the rising cost of the protem, the healthcare reform gram. Many are tired of the is needed, Shook said. "We are going to have "'We're from the governnew health care system," he ment. Just trust us' antics," said. "Americans are need- Glinsmann said. He raised a concern that ed to make the decision." Glinsmann spoke about many have. "Is it a proper or even healthcare after Shook. If any tells you they know constitutional role of the what's going to happen government to force people they're lying, Glinsmann to purchase insurance," he said. said. The public option, which UCO's forum was held before the U.S. Senate would be run by governagreed to her the bill on the ment, would possibly crowd floor. Just as Glinsmann out private sectors, he said. The reimbursement predicted it came down to roles of government are party line votes. "The issue of health often lower than the reimcare reform is divisive," bursement of private insurance companies. Glinsmann said. However, Glinsmann It has divided the medical community just as much said the health care needs as it has divided the gov- to be changed. "The current system is ernment and U.S. citizens, unsustainable," Glinsmann he said. "The current system is said. "The system will unsustainable," Glinsmann change; the only variable said. " The system will is how." change the only variable is
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students would not have to worry ahout completing new material, nor would they be tested over that same course work presented the week before finals. While I understand the necessity of having a full 16 weeks of material covered each semester, it does not appear equitable for students to be faced with new work and projects and exams the week before our final examinations," Stockton said. "We feel that reaching out to students and faculty is the best way to reach a common understanding, and in the process improving our performance on final examinations," he said. Some students are hoping to amend part of the policy. Others have voiced concerns about replacing quiet week with a dead week. -
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This would mean no classes or activities would be held the week before finals. "Working toward a 'dead week' is something that most students would support," Stockton said. "We in UCOSA understand this. However, our current position (in support of simple. modifications to existing policy) is more of a political one." According to Stockton, having classes let out the entire week before final examinations would not come without a price to students. "We could take a hard line and present administrators with a policy option that called for 'dead week' to be instituted, but there would be immediate repercussions for students as well," Stockton said. "Quiet week has typically been set
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chedule and plan when you are going to pay your bill," Ice said. According to the IRS students cannot laim the tuition and fees deduction in ddition to the American Opportunity ax credit. Tax software often calculates he two to let taxpayers know their best
he said. Dr. Kathryn Gage, UCO Vice President of Student Affairs, said, events such as Winterglow and Presidents Club Holiday Party currently are not required. Students who volunteer to participate do so at their own free will. Under the current policy, any events that take are held during quiet week have to be approved by proper university offi cials and students are not obligated to participate. "We are working on quiet week to ensure the academic success of our students (pursuant to the faculty handbook)," Stockton said. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Currently, 161 Central students have signed the online petition.
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at JMiller95@uco.edu . For students wanting to go international, Dr. Mark Hanebutt will be taking students to Spain for a. travel course. Dr. Hanebutt will give instruction on how to write articles for travel magazines. "This is a continuation of the same course. that has been offered for the past five years, we go to a different country each year teaching travel reporting," said Hanebutt. "We want to open students up to the world and teach them about different places." The students will go through Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The dates for the course are July 10 through
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aside for events such as Winterglow and the Presidents Club Holiday Party, both of which are staple events for our university. "Under a fair and balanced dead week policy, these events would not be possible at the end of our fall semester," he said. Implementing a dead week policy cold also make course material and examinations more strenuous. "A brash statement from students 'requesting' that there be a dead week could result in increased stress for the student," Stockton said. "We cannot forget who creates our final exams, the faculty." "By jeopardizing our willingness to work with faculty, we could see that our exams suddenly become drastically more difficult, and our grades suffer as a result,"
July 25. Students that are interested should email Dr. work being signed off. This gives students a chance to be ,apart of something different and new, it has only been in Hanebutt at mhannebutt@uco.edu . For students that are wanting more of an extended stay, the past couple of years that journalism has become more Dr. David Nelson has arranged an exchange program to of a serious trade in India, said Nelson. "They went from having journalist go through a five SRM University in India "The exchange program came to proration during my visit to India this past summer in month technical school to needing a four-year degree to July," said Nelson. The program is set up so each student work in the field". The department is currently looking will pay their corresponding costs to attend their univer- at course equivalency for course being offered at the host sity, room and board included so that the student arriving UniversitY. Students that have any questions or are interat the host university will already have cost covered for ested in the program should e-mail Nelson at DNelson7@ uco.edu . them aside from spending cash. The program is tentative for 2010 pending final paper-
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"It should stimulate some demand for higher education, and should help students afford college, particularly at schools like UCO," Ice said. This can help students with programs that they thought they could never afford like courses with heavy fees (study
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the e-mail. "The recommendation was both to keep the existing schedule during the week and to investigate Friday afternoon, evening and weekends to see if additional students can be served." There has not been a decision on whether the school will assemble another action
tours) and expensive books (specialized courses)," Ice said. Students can claim this. credit using Form 8863, attached to Form 1040 or 1040A found on the IRS Web site.
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team or keep the current one to study this issue. This decision will be made after the winter break. Radke also said that UCO is a "nimble and responsive" university and if the conditions and demands for a four-day, or any alternative schedule, arise in the future they would again consider it.
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Clinic offers free hearing screenings accredited the clinic. Students in the undergrad.cleff I I tiler uate and graduate program of the Speech-Language The UCO Speech and Pathology department Hearing Clinic is offergain hands-on experience ing free hearing screens working with children and throughout the semester. adults of all ages in basic It's open and available for students and faculty at hearing evaluations and no cost. The UCO Speech speech-language evaluaand Hearing Clinic is locat- tions as well. Students in the gradued on the first floor of the ate program are able UCO library. to work with real clients "I encourage all students under close supervision of to take advantage of our a licensed/certified staff service," Rebecca Reynolds. faculty. Reynolds said the Speech-Language students are well trained to Pathology Clinic coordinator said. "It's a free service perform necessary evaluaat no cost to them. Students tions to help their clients. The audio logical evaluand faculty should have ation also just known as a their hearing checked espebasic hearing exam uses an cially during this season." audiometer with different The clinic has served the tone frequencies (pitches) Edmond community and to test your hearing. The the Oklahoma City metro since 1964 through their exam takes no more than UCO Speech-Pathology 10 minutes. "It's quick and simple," program offered. Reynolds said. "Faculty The Council of the and students can set up an Academic Accreditation of appointment with us and the American-Languagetake the exam on their way Hearing Association to class." lenefar De Leon
Reynolds recommends faculty and students take a hearing exam annually much like a regular doctor's visit. She said if students or faculty suspect their hearing has changed they should immediately take a hearing exam to evaluate the cause and prevent it from worsening further. "Once your hearing has been damaged," Reynolds said, "it's gone, there is no way in reversing the damage." Reynolds said the best thing that students and faculty can do to help protect hearing is to turn down the volume and the amount of time iPods are plugged in. "I always say give your ears a rest," Reynolds said. "Put your volume at medium, and wear them no more than 30 minutes at a time." According to the American SpeechLanguage Association, there are basic ways to help protect hearing. Earplugs and earmuffs are simple
ways to protect hearing from intense noise. Earplugs are placed in the ear canal and can block 15-30 decibels. Earmuffs can block the same amount of sound intensity as earplugs. Earmuffs completely cover the entire ear for protection of the fall and winter season. Reynolds said hunters need to be aware of protecting their hearing and wear the right protection during hunting season. The intense sound from fired guns can cause damage to hunter's hearing if not protected. Cotton in the ear is not appropriate protection, and can only block 5-7 dB. Reynolds said as you get older, it is natural that hearing does fade but you want to protect your hearing as much as you can. The hearing exam is available with a appointPhoto Credit ment set anytime. For more information, contact the Graduate students Jessica Parson (right) and EmUCO Speech and Hearing ily Rooker are taking the free hearing exam offered Clinic at 974-5419. at the Hearing and Speech Clinic located 1st floor of the Library.
Exhibit in Ni h Center weaves strands of learning
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The new Threads of Life exhibit at UCO in the Donna Nigh Gallery on the third floor of the Nigh University Center was a part of the Oklahoma A+ schools mission of creating a new experience for learners.
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Summer has far been left behind. It has been replaced by the cool, crisp, weather of fall. For some, it would appear as if fun has been long gone since the summer months. Regardless of what sea-
son is out of season, one program at the University of Central Oklahoma is making the art of creativity in season. Oklahoma A+ schools are making an impact throughout the state. The program is comprised of a network of 60 public, charter and private schools, Rosalynn Wade, Program
Director of Oklahoma A+ Schools, said. "Our mission is to create a whole school experience that nurtures creativity in every learner," Wade said. The new Threads of Life exhibit at UCO in the Donna Nigh Gallery on the third floor was a part, an example of how Oklahoma A+ Program is fulfilling its
mission. The art featured in Threads of Life exhibition, was created from the A+ statewide conference, which was held Sept. 12, Wade said. More than boo participants attended the conference, including K-12 grade students, she said. "The theme was inte-
grating weaving strands of learning," Wade said. The Oklahoma A+ conference gave students, " the opportunity for students to share their learning through weaving," Wade said. The project management class of Southern Nazarene also helped to organize and facilitate the conference, Wade said. The program was designed to reform the primary and secondary education system in Oklahoma. It has provided K-12 students with the resources and education to become more focused, more challenged and more creative, Wade said. The exhibition currently on display provides a variety of art pieces. The exhibit began on Dec. 1 and will be showcased until Dec 4. The Donna Nigh Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will also feature an online gallery which features, music, theater, writing, dance, and woven art, which was created by students who either attended the A+ conference or those who attend A+ schools. Included are schools such as Millwood Arts Academy of Oklahoma City where Mrs. Sterling's fourth grade art class created a
woven Maypole and Wilson Elementary of Bartlesville where Mrs. Healy's first grade class pieced together words expressing what they are thankful for, which replicated a woven technique. The pictures of students smiling alongside the art that has been created are examples of how schools are making learning fun through the process of creativity. The students are examples how successful the Oklahoma A+ program has been in the state. Several other Schools and classes are currently featured online. Many more
will be added. For more information about the Threads of Life Exhibit call 974 3779. Additional information about the A+ program can be found at http:// www.aplusok.org/professionaldevelopment. Though Fall is slowly fading in the days gone by, programs such as Oklahoma A+ are changing the process of learning just as seasons change the weather. The sounds of leaves being crunched under the weight of feet will soon be replaced by the sound of boots trotting through the snow, but the process of learning will not stop.
Retired UCO painter, carpenter dies at age 66 had the rare opportunity to leave a tangible memento Slit// 11 ricer of his service to UCO. "He's painted things all over camJack Turpin, who retired pus," Pardi said. last year after 22 years servIt may, however, have ing UCO, died on Nov. 20, been those fortunate enough less than a month before to work with Turpin that his 67" birthday, after were left with the strongest a four-month battle with impression. pancreatic cancer. Pardi, who himself has Turpin worked at the worked at the UCO physiUCO physical plant, first cal plant for nearly 3o as a carpenter, then as the years, remembers Turpin supervisor of the carpen- when he first hit the unitry department. In 1999, versity scene. "He was very Turpin started working excited. He liked to help as a painter, the role he everybody," Pardi said, "He would serve until his even- was a laughable, pleasant tual retirement in March of person to be around, and a 2008. hard worker." Joe Pardi, who worked This is the seccnd difwith Turpin for his entire ficult loss this year for a tenure, regarded Turpin as physical plant family that an invaluable worker for is still struggling with the university. "(Turpin) the death of Sean Smith, did his best to serve UCO in another coworker who died every way. That's what he in October. was here for, to keep people "It really hit us hard. happy and keep things run- We'd worked with him for ning smooth," Parch said. such a long time," Pardi Unlike some, Turpin said.
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Christine Groshong, who supervised Turpin, is still at a loss for words after Turpin's death. "It's just too early for me ... he was a good friend," Groshong said. Pardi nonetheless believes that the bind between the already tightly knit group at the physical plant has only grown stringer in the wake of their friends' passing. "I think (we've gown closer), but we hope not to lose anymore," Pardi said. Turpin's lifelong campaign of service was not
limited to his works on campus. Prior to his career at UCO, Turpin served three years in the United States Army. When he died, Turpin had just celebrated his 26" year as a sponsor for Oklahoma Alcoholics Anonymous. The years of work in Turpin's life were part of a pattern that permeated nearly every part of his life, and his family life was no exception. In addition to raising three children of their own, Turpin's wife, who preced-
ed him in death, saw to the care of 57 foster children over the years. "He's always been about helping people," Pardi said of his friend's body of work. As tragic as loss can be, Pardi thought that Turpin's death so briefly after his retirement was almost fitting for a man who himself hardly ever took time to rest. Pardi remembers Turpin's strength in the face of death, recalling that Turpin was more concerned about consoling others than fearing for himself
following his terminal diagnosis. "He was a real strong man," Pardi said, "No matter what, he always hoped for the best." Perhaps the most appropriate commendation for everything Jack Turpin represented was an award he was given upon his retirement from the physical plant. He was given the Strength of Character Award, wherein his coworkers celebrated his determination, endurance, benevolence, and joyfulness in the face of adversity.
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PAGE 11 DECEMBER 3, 2009
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It was a night in which the Bronchos took a lead and ran with it. UCO improved to 3-2 on the season with a complete drUbbing of the University of Science. and Arts of Oklahoma, 96-72. UCO rode their brilliant rebound play to 46 points from within the paints. The Bronchos out-rebounded the Drovers by 21 (50-29). Dauntae Williams led the way for UCO in rebounds with eight. The Bronchos opened up scoring 20-.11 lead early in the first half. They pushed that lead to 18 with 7:41 remaining in the half on a Shane Carroll free throw. UCO would not put on the brakes and went into half-tim,e with a 17 point lead. USAO took the lead as low as 15 to start the second half, but a monster run put the Bronchos up 61-38 with 15:4o left in the game. After that the Bronchos coasted to a 24 point victory, 96-72 over their NAIA opponent.
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Although the Bronchos blew out the Drovers, head coach Terry Evans felt there was room for improvement. "We just played hard," said head coach Terry Evans. "I really felt that USAO, they've got a really young team and are just trying to rebuild. And if we were really a good team we probably would have been up close to 30 points in the first half and kind of just sailed in. That's how I would've liked the game to go." "We just missed way too many easy baskets and defensively had too many breakdowns." "I wish they could all be like this. I wish we could have those problems and still win by 20 plus points, but unfortunetly we are going to play teams a lot better than the team we played tonight." Dauntae Williams led the Bronchos in scoring with 22 points. He also had five assists and a steal. Eric Cazenave also had 11 points, three assists, a block and a steal. Chris Rhymes added 10 points and an assist.
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Dauntae Williams dunks the ball in the Broncho's blowout win over USAO on Monday night.
UCO shot just 40.9% from three point range and 46.6% from field goal range. They did however shoot 71.4% from the free throw line in the first half, and finished the game at 63.3% from the line. The Bronchos then took on Lone Star Conference rival
team with 15 points. Williams led the Bronchos in rebounds with eight. UCO plays Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas tonight at 8 p.m. The Bronchos then return home to face Rogers State on Dec. 15.
Continued from page 12 program on the right track. Kirk says that a thrilling overtime victory at home late in the season for the UCO Soccer team against Texas A&M Commerce and the last home football game against Northeastern State were among the most exciting events he was personally at this fall. The final football game included a school record six touchdown passes by Noohi and a school record four touchdown receptions for senior receiver Ryan Gallimore. Not to be forgotten is the Cross Country team who finished 4th at the Lone Star Conference Championships and 16th at the NCAA Division II South Central Regional. The team fought through injuries as well including faced this season coming up in the loss of standout runner Alina the future. He also has confi- Istrate for part of the season. "The cross country program dence that Coach Holland has the
In the conference tournament the Bronchos clinched the championship by winning a match 4-2 on penalty kicks against tournament host and regular season conference champion West Texas A&M. The teams fought to a 1-1 tie in regulation and overtime before settling the match on penalty kicks. After an absence in 2008 UCO returned to the Division II national tournament taking on St. Edwards. The match was hard fought just like the conference championship match. It remained scoreless through regulation and both overtimes and came down to penalty kicks again. This time SEU edged UCO 5 -4 ending the Bronchos' season. Assistant Athletic Director for
tough start may have been the stretch propelled the team into most pleasant surprise of the the conference tournament. The team could not maintain fall. He gives a lot of credit to head coach Mike Cook for get- the momentum falling in a tough ting the team back on track after five set match to Texas A&M the worst start since the program Commerce for the second time on the season. UCO concluded began in 1998. 'Kirk has seen almost every the season with a 16-16 record. The biggest disappointment of home UCO sports event and his share of events away from the fall probably goes back to the Edmond as well in his 22 years at football team. "We had so much momentum the school. "Zuela Adorn, after being out going in and faced so many obstaof action for a couple of years, cles and injuries," Kirk said about was pretty amazing I thought," the football season. After winKirk said on the best story of an ning the Lone Star Conference individual athlete during the fall. North Division in 2008 the team "Brandon Noohi was fun to watch came in with big aspirations once again and ended up not having as well." Adorn helped lead the UCO the type of season they wanted. Kirk has no doubt the team volleyball team to a top eight record in the conference after a will overcome the obstacles they
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There are two weekends each UCO hockey season that Broncho fans circle on their calendars. Those are the times Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma University Sooners square off in what has become a heated rivalry. This Friday and Saturday night UCO and OU will continue hockey bedlam, and this season, the stakes are high. This will be the first year that both teams are ranked in the top ten. UCO currently sits at the tenth spot, and OU at the seventh. The ranldngs could be even closer, as the next release of the ACHA Division I rankings come out this Friday. Both teams sport impressive records. The Bronchos are 16-7 on the season, and the Sooners are 11-7. All seven of the Broncho's losses have come from ranked opponents. Four were handed to them by No. 1 Lindenwood University, and one each from No. 5 Iowa State, No. 13 Oakland University and No. 17 Robert Morris (Pa). The same can be said for the Sooners. OU has two losses a piece to No. 1 Lindenwood, No. 2 Illinois, and No. 5 Iowa State. They also lost once to No. 9 Arizona State. This bedlam series covers 10 games, with OU leading the series The 8-2. UCO won one out of the four bedlam games last season. The rivalry hit a boiling point last season when the Broncho win at OU's home rink resulted in a bench-clearing brawl. However UCO has
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UCO hockey team (above) celebrates a win against Indiana earlier in the season.
never swept OU two games in a row. That is something that the players have been aspiring to all season long. "We've got all these guys in there for
our first real senior class," said UCO Head Coach Craig McAlister. "And they want it. They want it badly. They have had to live in the shadow of the OU program for a
few years now and they think this is the year we step out of it. I have the tendency to believe them and now we just have to show it on the ice." Oklahoma's offensive attack is led by Brad McCabe. McCabe has a teamhigh 29 points, which includes io goals and 19 assists. Jarrod Yost is the team's leading scorer with 13 goals in 18 games played. In net, Matt Pombo has an impressive 2.65 goals against average and 90 percent save rate. Chad Helgason, last season's starter, has an 88 percent save rate on the season. UCO's "go-to-guy" has been Jonathan Cannizzo who leads the team in goals scored and points with 15 goals and a total of 27 points. Matt Cohn comes in second on the team in points with 24, including seven goals. Shawn Steggles is second on the team in scoring with 11 goals. Broncho senior goaltender Justin Sgro has a 2.67 goals against average and has made over 50o saves this season for a 91 percent save rate. Sophomore Eric Murbach, who in limited playtime, as posted an impressive 94 percent save rate. The two ACHA Division I rivals clash for the first time this season this weekend. On Friday night, the game will take place at 7:3o p.m. at the Blazer's Ice Center in Oklahoma City. On Saturday night the series travels to Arctic Edge Arena in Edmond and also begins at 7:3o p.m. Vista Sports Editor Chris Wescott can be reached at cwescott@uco360. corn.
A semester in review: UCO fall sports recap
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With the fall semester about to end it's time to look back on another fall season in UCO athletics. The teams fought through some adversity and injury for the most part to conclude their season feeling good about
what they accomplished. To start, the football team went 4-7 after corning into the season with high expectations. Head Coach Tracy Holland's team fought numerous injuries throughout the season and a brutal schedule that included only four home games. The team's
first three games of the season were all on the road against nationally ranked opponents. After winning the second of their first three games, which came against West Texas A&M, the Bronchos fell into a five game losing streak. However, the team did not hang their
head after falling out of to retain the President's the Lone Star Conference Cup. and Lone Star Conference Soccer had another great North Division race. season going 14-6-3 after Behind senior quarterback starting 0-3-1 and going on Brandon Noohi UCO came to qualify for the national back to win three of their tournament. After the cold last four games including start the team won eight a 47-38 home victory over-_ matches in a row, seven of rival Northeastern State in them by shutout. The team the final game of the season led by senior fullback Alli
Miller from the defensive end had a chance to win the regular season conference title in the last game but came up a little short. They redeemed themselves by winning the conference tournament the following week. see RECAP page 9
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