The Vista Sept. 19, 2006

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"Festival of the Moon"

Vision is the message from Kirk Humphreys

by Desiree Treeby Staff Writer “Vision is the ability to see the incredible,” said former Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys at President Webb’s Lessons in Leadership class Monday.

Currently, Humphreys is the president of Gibraltar Investments and as a former city leader he said, “No one is a leader simply because they occupy a position of leadership.”

The difference between the cities and organizations that prosper is in their leadership, or lack thereof, he said.

“Leaders bring vision, faith and courage to a coordinated effort,” Humphreys said.

As mayor from 1999 to 2003, he followed and continued the vision of nineyear Mayor Ron Norick of the rebuilding Oklahoma City’s downtown district.

United Airlines turned down Oklahoma City’s $100 million offer to move the company here due to the area’s lack of quality of life. The airline moved to Indianapolis, therefore Norick took immediate action to improve Oklahoma City. The city approved $400 million for the area, with the hope of receiving $200 from investors.

Now they’re up to $2 billion.

“Leadership has faith to believe we can accomplish the incredible,” he said.

Humphreys said that as a

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leader people want to know two things: 1. That the leader believes in what they’re doing.

2. You as a leader believe in them (those you’re working with). These two things describe the faith a leader must possess.

He spoke about courage as “the faith to attempt the impossible.” Martin Luther King had the courage to stand up for what he believed in and shared his vision. King wanted people to be judged by the content of their character.

King and Lincoln’s influences continue providing America with a great example of what Humphreys describes as a coordinated effort. “Leaders learn to cooperate with the incompatible.

“Lincoln won his election because he had an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of others,” he said. After beating his four primary competitors he put them as the heads of his four primary cabinets.

In a rapidly growing diverse culture he said leaders have to find a way to get along with all people.

“It’s when people concentrate on what they agree on… is when things get done.

“Our future depends on our leaders. The question is: Will our leaders be skillful hands and integrity of heart?” Humphreys said.

Desiree Treeby can be reached at dtreeby@thevistaonline.com.

Former Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys speaks to President Webb's Lessons in Leadership class Sept.

18 in Constitution Hall.

by Vista photographer Travis Marak

by Vista photographer Kazuo Ogaya

Children watch UCO students perform in a Chinese lion dance costume at the Asian American Student Association's Moon Festival Sept. 15 at Broncho Lake. The festival is to entertain and educate children about Asian culture.

80's are back for fall fashion

by Divona Phillips Staff Writer

Many UCO students were in diapers during the 1980s, but they have definitely jumped on the 80s style re-vamp for the fall.

During Fashion Week in New York, in February, some of the biggest names in fashion design gathered to show America what would be “hot” for fall. The fashions were retro, classic and conservative all-in-one.

Though Oklahoma is a long way from New York, UCO students have not missed a beat in picking up the latest trends, styles and looks derived from the runway last spring.

The biggest comeback is leggings. In the 80s, everyone wore leggings from the dancers on hit television series “Fame” to little Rudy on “The Cosby Show.” Now, women on campus are wearing them alone as pants, under skirts, dresses and even shorts and cropped pants; with colder weather on the way, they could

also be paired with long sweaters and coats. They can be cropped at the knee, calf or ankle to be effectively stylish.

Fashion is like a pendulum because things go out, but they always come back in, said Dr. Tana Stufflebean, fashion marketing professor.

Leggings, as well as full tights and legwarmers, are coming in a variety of sheer and opaque colors, styles and prints.

“They are perfect for Oklahoma because we have such cold winters,” said Stufflebean, “they are fashionable and they keep you warm.”

“If you can get away with it, I say go for it,” said Jill Gokey, theatre junior, “but if you can’t, don’t…if you’re in doubt, just don’t!”

Everyone does not agree with the new fad and almost detest the style.

“Don’t wear them— been there, done that,” said Teresa Robinson, public relations senior.

Many women, who experienced the 80s the first time, dread the fact that the skin-

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ny jean has come back and are very popular on college campuses around the nation.

“For me, I prefer more comfortably fitting clothes because of all the running I do on campus and not everyone has the supermodel physique for skinny jeans,” said Lauren Stephens, journalism senior.

Bulky sweaters, classic, white button-down blouses, and trouser pants with wide legs, pleats and cuffs are all looks that will be and are already in stores.

According to New York Magazine’s article regarding the runway shows in February is that skirts are an essential for the fall. Tulip skirts, fitted at the hips and thighs and loose ruffled bottom, full skirts that are cinched at the waist, wrap skirts, pleated and cigarette skirts are all options this season.

To keep warm, or in style, several styles of jackets give women numerous choices. Boleros, capelets, and shrunken jackets with portrait collars, which are cut to accentuate the neck and upper chest. Most of the jackets

are cropped for a younger look.

The trench coat is making a chic comeback in fabrics like cashmere and wool and worn cinched at the waist.

Belts have become the number one accessory designers are raving about. They are being worn with dresses, long blouses and sweaters to accentuate a fully proportioned body. Most popular are wide sashes, ribbons and wide leather belts. Oversized bags and cocktails rings are showing up in stores, as well.

For the foot, wedge-heeled and platform calf length boots, ankle boots, round toe shoes and boots and peep toe heels are fun in different earthy colors and prints.

There are plenty of options for the more classic woman this fall, as well. Shirt dresses, fitted turtleneck dresses and classic suits and coats were the highlights of sophisticated lines, such as Bill Blass, according to FoxNews.com.

“I have to dress nicely for class, because I work at a bank before and after school,” said Karissa Luber, public relations senior.

Three-quarter length leather

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Fall Must Haves

Sweater dress Sweater coat Leggings Skin-tight pant Side leather belt Ankle length boots Tulip skirt Wide leg trouser pant Animal print Capelets gloves with a modern flair will be seen, as well as flat-heeled riding boots and sling backs.

The colors for the season are warm and wintry. The palette is black, smoke gray, camel, taupe, hunter green, plum, chocolate brown, navy, mahogany and deep reds.

“These fall colors are more appropriate for this time of year than last year’s bright colors,” said Alison Gober, advertising senior.

by Vista photographer Travis Marak

Public Relations senior Karissa Luber takes a break from class Sept. 14.

Divona Phillips can be reached at dphillips@thevistaonline.com.

Bronchos win thriller at Wantland

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Opinion

September 19, 2006

theVista Editorial

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Sports

Lisa Mack, Ad Director Tyler Evans, Ad Designer

Cartoons/Illustrations Zachary Burch

Secretary

Matt Caban, Sports Editor Tiffany Batdorf, Sports Writer

Danyel Siler

Adviser Mark Zimmerman

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Murders have claimed more American lives during the 20th century than wars have.

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Ben and Jerry’s sends the waste from making ice cream to local pig farmers to use as feed. Pigs love the stuff, except for one flavor: Mint Oreo.

None of the passengers on the Mayflower had middle names.

The combined population of North American colonies in 1610 was 350.

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The U.S. Postal Service owns 176,000 cars and trucks, the largest civilian vehicle fleet on earth.

There is no ice covering Iceland.

A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

Polar bears are left handed.

Charles Lindbergh took only four sandwiches with him on his famous transatlantic flight.

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Cartoon by Zachary Burch LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Lebanon from a different view

Lebanon is the only country in the Middle East with a democratic system and government with a unique system that involves different religions I would like to start by introducing myself my name is Jad Sibai. I am a UCO student studying advertising freshman level and I am from Lebanon. The reason I’m writing this letter is because I’m replying to an article in the Vista newspaper (issued on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006). Ryon Korn and I were interviewed for the article purpose of discussing the conflicts between Lebanon and Israel .The article was written by Ivo Lupov .My intentions in writing this letter is to prove that most of Ryon Korn’s words are incorrect with no reference to back them up .I am proud of where I come from and I would like to show our fellow UCO students that Lebanon is not as Korn described it to be.

Lebanon is the only country in the Middle East with a democratic system and government with a unique system that involves different religions for example the president is Christian and the prime minister is Muslim and it’s been that way since our government was established and our independence day was declared. Moreover, 40% of our population are Christian 60% are Muslims. Also, in response to Korn’s words (Vista issue on Tuesday Sept. 12,2006) when he said “Lebanese government never tried to stop Hezbollah.” Korn also said “there is no difference between the Lebanese government and the terrorist organization” .First our country won’t stop Hezbollah, because they are part of the people and the country .Second if our government were to face Hezbollah we would have another civil war like we did 31years ago (from 1975-1991) which was the worst times any Lebanese went through.

Other phrases Korn (Vista issue on Tuesday September 12,2006) said “Islam is a religion of triumph; ‘convert or die’ .You cannot live peacefully and respect each other” “The highest authority in Islam is the Koran and democracy cannot exist there” .Well first Islam never said you should

follow us or you shall die or democracy cannot exist, Islam promotes tolerance and acceptance of others, further Lebanon is a prime example of coexistence between religion where our sects live in harmony and democracy. So please Mr. Korn if you want to say these words at least say “in my opinion” because these are phrases that have no evidence or any kind of proof that our Holy Koran says that. Secondly don’t judge a religion if you don’t have any other knowledge besides the information you see from the media. Further “the Koran” is the closest to Christianity scripture.

Israel gives all different excuses for their last attacks on Lebanon. Claiming that Hezbollah started this war by kidnapping two Israeli soldiers and crossing the Israeli boarders on June 12, 2006. Well, if you think in a clock that goes back a few decades, you realize that Israel is the one who attacked and occupied Lebanon and was forced in the year 2000 to leave most of Lebanese land, kidnapping thousands of Lebanese hostages. From the year 2000 till the year 2005 Israel made multiple attacks on Lebanon with the most recent ones before June of 2006 was the killing of an innocent Sheppard man a few miles from the boarders in addition to harassing Lebanon skies and oceans on a daily basis. These facts are enough to prove that Lebanon and Israel were not under a peace agreement and both parties; Hezbollah and Israel; were intruding in each others territories constantly.

Israel has been invading and occupying Lebanon for 24 years. Hezbollah is part of the Lebanese government and they have members in the Lebanese parliament and government. As being part of the Lebanese people, their main focus was to drive Israel out of Lebanon and have successfully driven most Israelis from Lebanese land in 2000 in order to get back those thousands of

Lebanese prisoners who were kidnapped

by Israel under the terms of their illegal occupation of Lebanon. Hezbollah used several means to allow for the release of the Lebanese prisoners in the Israeli cells.

In the recent war that my country was facing here are some facts: More than 2000 Lebanese civilians were killed not Palestinians, in response to the typing error in the article (Vista issue on Tuesday Sept. 12,2006) by the writer Ivo Lupov “The conflict took the lives of more than 1,500 people, many of who were Palestinian civilians”. Most of them were children and women. The last 3 days when every one agreed to a cease fire Israel lunched more than 100,000 illegal rockets on Lebanon. It was like the last chance to accomplish the most destruction possible.

During this war Israel attacked the Red Cross cars prohibiting them from treating injured civilians in a lot of villages, and thousands of civilians where stuck with no where to go because their homes were destroyed and no medical assistance was available to take care of them. Another fact is when Israel destroyed 14 factories in Lebanon during the recent war, 12 of them where competing Israeli companies in the Middle East, and one of them won the bedding for supplying the U. S. army in Iraq. So we ask our selves this question was Israel targeting Hezbollah or our economy?

The solution for this conflict is very simple and that is for Israel to move out of every Lebanese land, returning all hostages that were kidnapped during the occupation. Respect Lebanon’s borders, skies and ocean. And then you will see the disarming of Hezbollah and a chance for those two countries getting along.

CAMPUS QUOTES: Compiled and photographed by Alex Gambill and Travis Marak

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"Oprah, not only can she pay for her own elections, but I fear for the people who win against her"

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Negotiations with Iran may be best for the Middle East International Atomic Energy Agency reported Sept. 14 to the House Intelligence Committee that Iran is far from nuclear capabilities. ritory. From World War II to the 1979 Iranian Revolution against the Shah and the hostage situation with 66 U.S. embassy diplomats in the same year, the United States government has tried various ways to influence the internal life in Iran.

After 444 days of captivity, the hostages were released January 20, 1981 and direct diplomatic relation with the new Islamic state suspended.

Under the current-status of instability in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Israel-Lebanon conflict Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of Iran feels that Iranian interests are at stake.

Islamic State nuclear enrichment has been a hot topic for the past few years, gradually increasing the tension in the region.

“It is understandable, not necessarby Vista photographer Travis Marak ily justified, that Iran seek something like this, giving the balance of power UCO political science professor Louis in the region is in Israel’s interest,” said Dr. Husam Mohamad, UCO Furmanski. assistant political science professor.

According to Dr. Mohamad the U.S. government has already

by Ivo Lupov labeled Iran as an evil power.

Staff Writer “Iran has very few choices,” Mohamad said.

Iran seems to consistently be under He believes that Iran is tradithe international media spotlight. tionally primitive in weaponry What makes this country the center and the international commuof a diplomatic crisis revolves on the nity exaggerates the close timeclash of vital international interests period of Iran nuclear capabilities.

International Atomic Energy of big players in the Middle East.

The United States, partnered with Agency reported September 14 to the the European Union, is trying to pro- House Intelligence Committee that tect superiority in the region. Feeling Iran is far from nuclear capabilities.

Iran refused a nuclethreatened, Iran is taking a hard line policy to bargain its way out of the ar technology offer from the European Union and Russia. crisis.

“Iranian’s argument is that it has Throughout history, Iran has been an important strategic ter- the right to have its own technol-

ogy,” said James Todd, Oklahoma attorney who spent nine years in Iran prior to the revolution in 1979.

“They are using the excuse of nuclear technology to push other agendas,” Todd said.

Mohamad believes the U. S. administration needs to address many other problems, not just Iran.

“There needs to be more of a balance approach in the region,” Mohamad said.

“Negotiation is always preferable to fighting or continuing a hostile tone of the given take,” said Dr. Louis Furmanski, UCO political science professor.

He believes that the U. S. foreign policy needs to be more cooperative.

According to Mohamad, Iran is ready to negotiate.

Establishing combat diplomacy and forcing Iran to accept goals not in its interest will not resolve the crisis, said Mohamd.

He said, there is no alternative but negotiations. For him military operation is not acceptable and will not solve the problem.

“I think the U.S. policy of completely cutting off diplomatic ties with Iran should have been changed a long time ago,” Todd said. “At the time we could not recognize the revolutionary government as legitimate, but now after 26 years at some point we have to recognize the acting government of Iran.”

Trying to predict future diplomatic steps, Dr. Mohamad believes that the outcome depends on the U. S. administration decision-making process.

“I think the Iranians are playing a game for diplomatic and political purposes a little bit more

than they should,” Todd said.

“What will happen will be determined by how the United States will deal with the situation in Iraq,” Mohamad said.

“The U.S. invasion of Iraq has destabilized that area, like it or not prior [to the invasion] there was stability,” said Dr. Louis Furmanski, UCO political science professor.

Mohamad believes that the primary goal of the U.S. administration is to protect Israel, which impacts the Iranian support to Hezbollah.

Todd believes that hard line diplomacy is necessary, because of Iranian support for Hezbollah in the Israeli-Lebanon conflict.

“As long as they are contributing to that problem we have to take a hard line against them,” Todd said.

He said Hezbollah used an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile to hit the Israeli ship off Lebanon’s shore.

“You have that little guy Ahmadinejad [president of Iran] and the best thing to do is to try to negotiate with this little angry guy,” Mohamad said.

Todd believes Iran is a long way from achieving the technology to make a nuclear bomb.

“They are not imminent threat, but it gives them a method of applying pressure on all other issues such as Israeli-Palestine and Western influence in the region,” Todd said.

As a surprise to many members of the diplomatic community Mohammed Khatami, former president of Iran, spoke at Harvard University Sept. 10.

“I would not be surprised if there are some unofficial talks right now,” Furmanski said.

Backchannel negotiation

by Vista photographer Travis Marak

UCO political science assistant professor Husam Mohamad. describes the beginning of a conversational process outside of the regular protocol, he said.

“We may be seeing the beginning of a process that may result in some negotiation,” Furmanski said.

According to Todd, the United States has to have normal diplomatic relations with Iran, because of its importance in the Middle East.

“Iran is not going away,” he said.

According to Mohamad, without resolving real outstanding problems and depending on what happens next, the outcome looks pessimistic.

Ivo Lupov can be reached at ilupov@ thevistaonline.com.

'Tea' depicts Japanese tradition in rural America 'Tea' portrays an era that isn’t always recognized by U.S. history books concerning the segregation of Japanese war brides

by Steven Reckinger Copy Editor Velina Hasu Houston’s “Tea” explores the hardships and dramatic lifestyles of five Japanese women who married into the ‘American dream’ by wedding American G.I.’s after World War II. The play begins with a compelling suicide committed by Himiko Hamilton, who realized that life in America was a difficult experience to endure.

From there, the story is narrated by Himiko’s spirit, observing the other four women she associated with while living. The audience discovers the views of these characters introducing us to a pseudo-relaxing standard of living.

The bulk of the theatrical performance is very presentational. The characters distinguish themselves from one another by conveying their experiences in America, addressing the audience with reminiscence and sarcastic humor. Some of them accept their new way of life while others elaborate on the many struggles that keep them from obtaining the kind of life they dreamed about before moving to America.

Considering “Tea” portrays an era that isn’t always recogby Vista photographer Travis Marak nized by U.S. history books Mikii Ishikawa, left, theatre senior, and Mao Yanagawa theatre concerning the segregation of Japanese war brides, it’s freshman, perform during the opening of 'Tea' Sept. 15. filled with a strong sense of emotion that underlines what

100,000 women faced during a time of racial oppression and culture shock.

The play illustrates how these women’s attitudes changed due to the social pressure they witnessed from local residents and the American government.

Actress Hiroko Hoshikawa proved she had the most intense part of the five with her bleak interpretation of life and the revelation of her husband’s abusive behavior and daughter’s tragic rape. With a character possessing suicidal tendencies, Hoshikawa’s theatrical debut showed she is quite capable of moving on to other big productions with no concern.

The other actresses showed their talents equally as well, each indulging in the personalities of their characters. With the actresses’ Japanese ethnicity, it felt very authentic for the audience to grasp the adversity of their dramatic situations.

One of the more interesting segments was when the five women represented their husbands, characterizing them in various fashions, but also exposing to the audience the kind of people they are. There was an assortment of depictions, from the Japanese soldier who accepted America as his home to the humorous New York-native who’s just trying to fit in.

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unsympathetic bigot that married Himiko. He symbolically embodied the antagonist, off-screen since his character was never physically present.

Himiko’s husband was the catalyst to her suicide and the emotional conflicts she faced.

Houston’s writing brings the women’s lives together and allows us to experience the passionate bond they have for each other.

It’s not a cheery drama, although there are several bits and pieces of lighthearted humor to help balance the

tone. The social commentary becomes effective in the way it moves us, makes us wonder just how culturally isolated these women were during this period and hopefully educates us more about post-war life.

Steve Reckinger can be reached at sreckinger@thevistaonline. com.

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"Rockin' at the zoo" Photos by Alex Gambill

Wayne Coyne of the Oklahoma City band The Flaming Lips sings and plays on his customized acoustic guitar Aug. 15 at the Zoo Amphitheatre in Oklahoma City.

Coyne playing rhythm guitar on his double head Gibson SG.

Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips playing synthesizer and sings.

Josh Jones of the Norman band Evangelicals plays as the first opening band.

Satomi Matsuzuki of the San Francisco band Deerhoof plays bass while jumping to the beat.

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Kearney's 'Nothing Left to Lose' has little to offer

by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer Up-and-coming coffeehouse-style rocker Mat Kearney offers an accessible smooth sound, meshing acoustic and electric guitars with drums, occasional piano and an array of other instruments that’s easy to like, yet easy to forget.

After the last month’s release of his first major-label album, “Nothing Left to Lose” with Columbia Records and a tour with subgenre juggernaut John Mayer and ninetime Grammy Award-winner Sheryl Crow that kicked off days later, Kearney’s name is suddenly spoken in the same breath as some of the most successful in the business. With that publicity, comparisons between him and the acoustic rock clones of the Starbucks scene are impossible to ignore.

With an interesting sound blending soft acoustic, fratfriendly blather with nonoffensive, easy-listening white rap, Kearney’s Coldplay influence is unmistakable, especially in the blatant ripoff/homage “In the Middle.”

The crime of channeling Chris Martin notwithstanding, Kearney manages to weave the contrasting genres skillfully and as non-exploitive-

Photo by Jeremy Cowart

Mat Kearney recently released 'Nothing left to lose.' Kearney is currently touring with John Mayer and Sheryl Crow. ly as can be hoped for. This isn’t Linkin Park’s brand of rock/rap conglomeration, but more like something you’d

expect Jack Johnson to write after a long hike through the woods with former dc Talk frontman Toby Mac.

Kearney’s religious persuasion is no secret, especially after a lyrics insert readthrough of the catchy highlight

sell a few CDs in the process.

While custom-made for church group montage background music, a casual listener would likely miss the spiritual overtones of his work, but for those interested, the Christian subtext adds depth and weight to what otherwise could be easily dismissed as coffee shop-ready, feel-good fluff.

It’s unlikely that anything on this album will stick with you long after you hear it once, except maybe the tracks “Nothing Left to Lose” and “Undeniable,” but those songs are at the beginning of the playlist and there are few blips on the electrocardiograph beyond those strong spikes.

It’s hard to hate Mat Kearney’s music, unless you’ve got a KISS tattoo and a Trans Am on blocks in your front yard. Unless you fit into the persistent collegeage demographic that craves cappuccino, pounds djembes and wears stocking caps when it’s not cold outside, “Nothing Left to Lose” probably won’t see much rotation in your car’s disc changer.

MY GRADE: C

“Undeniable.” But it’s clear that the purpose of “Nothing Left to Lose” is not to preach, Nathan Winfrey can be reached at but to entertain, and maybe nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com.

'Lamb of God' to play show at Zoo Amphitheatre

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by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer Metal band Lamb of God are making their way to Oklahoma for a show at the Zoo Amphitheater Sept. 19, part of Gigantour 2006, with thrash metal pioneers Megadeth.

The tour started in Idaho, and will take the Virginia five-piece through the U.S., Canada and Australia. Joining Lamb of God for the Austrialian leg will be

Killswitch Engage and Unearth.

“It will be fun playing in Australia, we’ve never been there before, and to catch up with Killswitch,” said Lamb of God guitarist Willie Adler.

“We’ve done a couple tours with them in the past. It will be a kind of a reunion of sorts.”

Adler joined Lamb of God in 1998, to replace guitarist Abe Spear, when the band was called Burn the Priest. At the time, Adler was studying as a

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painter at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, living in Richmond and playing music with his brother, Chris, drummer for Burn the Priest.

“When it came time that Burn the Priest needed a new guitar player, it just seemed real fitting,” Adler said.

His music took priority over his art after joining his brother’s band.

“I don’t really have the time to do it now,” he said. “I wish I did.”

Lamb of God also includes the vocals of Randy Blythe, Mark Morton on guitar and John Campbell on bass.

“I played in a few bands in high school. None that really went anywhere,” Adler said. Sometimes he played with Chris. “We jammed whenever we could.”

He said he still likes playing with Chris.

“It’s cool. It’s nice to be on the road doing this with him and know that I have family with me. I get homesick occasionally and it’s nice to know he’s there.”

Adler said. “He’s my older bother, so he has more leeway to pick on me than anybody else.”

Soon after he joined the band, they changed the name to Lamb of God. “We were kind of sick of going under that name. We were fairly young at the time and thought it would be something that was shocking and cool,” Adler said. He said when the band began taking themselves more seriously they realized they needed a change.

Adler said he likes to avoid placing Lamb of God in any certain genre.

“We just do our own thing.

Labels are thrown around all the time. We’re just a heavy metal band, doing what we do best,” he said. “It’s com-

ing around right now where heavy music is where it hasn’t been for while, so hopefully it will continue on that trend.”

In April, the band re-released their 2000 album, “New American Gospel,” their first under the name Lamb of God, with new artwork, remastered sound and four bonus tracks.

“It’s just a different mix,” Adler said. “Just things we didn’t have time to do in the original recording. I think it’s a better recording.”

It was recently confirmed that “Laid to Rest,” a single from their 2004 album “Ashes of the Wake,” will appear on “Guitar Hero II,” a sequel to popular PlayStation 2 guitar simulator “Guitar Hero,” slated for release in November.

The upcoming video game will allow fans to play a version Adler’s guitar riffs using a miniature guitar modeled after a Gibson SG with buttons instead of frets. The game also includes playable songs from bands like The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses and Nirvana.

“I just heard about that a few weeks ago when we started this tour, but I’m stoked about it,” he said. “I know that game’s got a cult following now.”

Adler said he hopes their song’s inclusion in the game will widen the Lamb of God fanbase, exposing their music to people who would not have heard it otherwise.

Lamb of God recently finished their Unholy Alliance Tour with Slayer, Children of Bodom, Thine Eyes Bleed and Mastodon.

“It was fun, going out with Slayer was something we’d always looked forward to,” he said. “When we heard about it, we were honored and flat-

tered that they had chosen us to be a part of that project.”

“Sacrament,” their fourth studio release as Lamb of God, leaked onto the Internet a week before its Aug. 22 release. Adler said he thinks the leak will have no affect on sales, which are already proving successful on the Billboard 200 charts.

“It debuted at number eight, so it’s done fairly well. I think that our fans especially are the type that want to see the artwork and want to read and want to support us because were out here busting our asses to put on a great show for them,” he said.

Nearly a month later, “Sacrament” sits at number 67.

Their supercharged shows please fans, whose rabid loyalty has helped the band grow as a metal magnate. A popular type of moshing, called the “Wall of Death,” was a tradition of Lamb of God’s shows before they were forced to ban it due to crowd injuries. Concert-goers would part to form a line down the center of the crowd, and the two sides would run at each other on cue. Though the practice is officially banned, it sometimes still happens at shows.

“Occasionally, I’ll see fans doing it,” Adler said. “We definitely don’t want to promote it because the last thing we want is to see a kid get hurt at one of our shows, but we definitely see kids do it occasionally.”

Doors open at 3 p.m., and the show begins at 4:30 p.m.

Other bands include Opeth, Arch Enemy, Into Eternity, Overkill and The SmashUp. “Be there with bells on,” he said.

“We’re gonna rock the house.”

Nathan Winfrey can be reached at nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com.

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Classifieds

September 19, 2006

Deadlines & Prices DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and Friday noon for the Tuesday publication.

Prices: Classified ads cost $6/ day for the first 20 words and $.10/word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads (one column boxed ads on classified page) have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 974-5549 or 974-5918 for additional info.

Services

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Help Wanted

RIVER OAKS golf club is now seeking employment for positions in the Bag-Room, Food & Beverage. Please feel free to come by and fill out an application or call A.J. at 94050 7715800, we are located 1.5 miles East of I-35 on Hefner Road, 2nd River Oaks Entrance. Positions will be filled as soon as possible. _____________________ ACCREDITED CHILD care program seeking loving teachers. 752-0221 _____________________

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4. Capital of Azerbaijan.

8. In the _ of the Night.

12. Shiva's wife.

13. Wide-spouted pitcher.

14. Moses' brother.

16. For men and women.

17. Lead or conduce.

18. Slant or slope.

19 _ Darya river.

20. Chap.

21. John Dos Passos novel trilogy.

23. Bathroom (British slang).

24. Transitional place.

26. Urban area.

28. Ancient Greek goddess of recklessness.

30. First man made by the Scandinavian gods.

32. News.

36. Ancient town in Israel.

39. Fencing move to avoid a thrust.

41. Festal pomp or dress.

42. One-dollar bill.

43. Convocation of witches.

45. Encountered.

46. Muslim religious leader title.

48. Lubricate.

49. Jacob's first wife.

50. Roman emperor.

51. Mother.

52. Before.

54. _ of a kind.

56. Actor Robert _.

60. Distinctive period.

63. Rhoda's mom.

65. 7th letter in Greek alphabet.

67. Female goat.

68. Sacred collection of writings.

70. Wait.

72. Alter gene arrangement.

73. Ancient city in Shinar.

74. Divisible by two.

75. In any way different.

76. Buried.

77. Annual season of fasting before Easter.

78. Wrath.

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2. Oil. 3. Executed.

4. 2nd letter in Greek alphabet.

5. Filled with admiration.

6. Actor _ Olin.

7. One official language of Pakistan.

8. Ishmael's mother.

9. Crossette.

10. Inhabitant of Arabia.

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15. Photographic negative.

20. Abraham's nephew.

22. Arabic market.

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27. 1988 Tom Hanks film.

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34. Pet pest.

35. Solemn appeal.

36. Adam and Eve's first-born son.

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44. 20th letter in English alphabet.

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53. Handwoven Scandinavian rug.

55. Use effectively.

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58. Clamor.

59. Goes after.

60. Decay.

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62. Aramaic word for "father."

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65. Adam and Eve's home before the Fall.

66. Portable shelter.

69. Hawaiian wreath.

71. I have.

72. Hebrew judge and priest.

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September 19, 2006

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Cross country finishes twelth

by Tiffany Batdorf Sports Writer Broncho cross country beat out four Lone Star Conference teams with a 12th place finish Saturday at the Missouri Southern Stampede.

Freshman Evelyn Berko finished her third collegiate performance strong, finishing 31st out of 300 runners in the 3.2 miles course in 18:46.2. The Bronchos team score of 355 placed them in the top half of the 34-team event in Joplin, Missouri.

Last year the Bronchos finished in 19th place in a smaller field of runners, with 34 teams present, and this year with a larger field they finished 12th, and are very pleased with the results said Coach J.D. Martin.

“This was a very good meet, several of the girls ran their time of the year,” Martin said.

“Evelyn Berko did great, she ran her personal best.”

Linda Vasquez finished 54th place with a time of 19:13.8, while Claribel Mendoza placed 72nd.

Kara Miskelly and Brittany Callender finished placing in the top 115 for the Bronchos.

“We beat several teams that are in our division,” Martin said.

“I look forward to seeing how the rest of the year goes.”

The Bronchos will continue their quest for excellence on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Oklahoma Baptist Invitational in Shawnee.

Tiffany Batdorf can be reached at tbatdorf@thevistaonline.com.

VICTORY from page 8

by Vista photographer Kazuo Ogaya

Broncho forward Kasey Mahaffey fights for the ball against St. Mary's University forward Amanda McMullan Sept. 15 at Tom Thompson Field. UCO lost 1-0.

VOLLEYBALL from page 8 six blocks and 10 kills from sophomore Kim Iten.

Freshman Meaghan Wedberg helped the Bronchos with 51 assists and junior Lacie Allen had a season high 31 digs.

The game tied at 40-all, a big block by Schult and Wascovich helped the Bronchos in scoring their final two points to win the match.

The Bronchos continued their winning streak beating

Texas Woman’s University in three games.

“The match went well, we played a strong match,” Boyland said.

“We handled the ball really well and kept our errors down throughout the match,” Boyland said.

Reynolds with 13 kills led the Bronchos with Wascovich close behind with 10 kills. Wedberg and Schult had eight kills each, while sophomore Amy Brooks added four kills in the third game.

“We got contributions from a lot of different players and

“I’ve never seen a game like the last one and it could have gone either way several times before we finally managed to pull it out.”

UCO head volleyball coach Jeff Boyland

that was definitely good to see,” Boyland said.

Wedberg added 33 assists and Allen had 20 digs for the defense, junior Tara Delaney and freshman Kristen Wilson has 10 digs each.

The Bronchos return to action 7 p.m. Tuesday against Southern Nazarene University at the Hamilton Field House.

Tiffany Batdorf can be reached at tbatdorf@thevistaonline.com.

At the end of regulation UCO took over at its 20-yard line.

O’Hara took a knee on back-toback plays to allow the clock to run out.

Langston’s gamble would ultimately pay off, as UCO was able to win in overtime.

In the first overtime both teams exchanged short field goals to keep the game even.

UCO took possession of the ball to start the second half.

They immediately went to work on scoring again.

A series of gains and losses eventually left UCO at the oneyard line on fourth down.

Sticking to plan, UCO again gave the ball to Little who jumped over the line to score.

Angelo State came out throwing the ball and scored on Immel’s 13-yard pass to Thomas.

The score was tied at 24-

24 to start the third overtime period.

Possession switched to Angelo State.

On the drive, Thomas used back-to-back runs to move the ball to UCO’s 12-yard line.

Then, the game and UCO winless streak met its end.

Langston said it was a hard fought win.

“We’ve been in all of our games so far and could be 3-0,” he said.

“It just shows tremendous character on our part.”

With the win UCO moves to 1-2 overall on the season and 1-1 in conference play.

The Bronchos go on the road to face Eastern New Mexico at 7 p.m. Sept. 23.

Matt Caban can be reached at mcaban@thevistaonline.com.

SPORTS University of Central Oklahoma

tuesday, SEPTEMBER, 19, 2006

Third time's the charm

by Vista photographer Alex Gambill

Broncho running back Maurice Little scores the first touchdown during the first half against the Angelo State Rams Sept. 16 at Wantland Staduium. UCO wins its first victory of the season with a 30-24 triple overtime defeat of the Rams.

by Matt Caban Sports Editor A game winning interception with an 85-yard run by sophomore cornerback Matt Gates earned UCO their first win of the 2006 season.

With the game tied at 24 points apiece and the visitors knocking on UCO’s door, Gates and his defensive teammates stepped up to save the day. On first and 10 from the UCO 12yard line, ASU junior quarterback Jay Immel dropped back to pass. As UCO senior linebacker Zack Veasey pressured Immel into throwing a short pass to his right. Gates saw the play unfold and grabbed his second

interception of the game.

Gates said his team’s pressure on Immel opened up the play.

“I was reading my man and saw the pressure on the quarterback,” he said. “Then I saw the [running] back go to the flat and the quarterback was on his way down.

“I know he’s not gonna be able to throw it deep and once I saw the back lookin’ for the ball, I just went in after it.”

Gates intercepted the ball at UCO’s 15-yard line and ran it 85 yards for a touchdown.

“All that was on my mind was touchdown,” he said.

Langston said the win was incredible.

“We continued to fight ‘til the end,” he said. “It was an exciting finish.”

Although the game was decided by some defensive prowess, the final battle was set up by the offenses.

Langston said part of his game plan was to run the ball often and play a physical style of football.

“We averaged 60 yards a game rushing in the first two games,” he said. “You can’t win games with 60 yards rushing.”

The Bronchos stuck with plan A and succeeded. For the game they out-rushed the Rams in both yardage (227-43) and touchdowns (3-0.)

Junior running back Maurice

Little led the ground attack for the Bronchos with 183 yards and two scores.

“The plan going in was to run the football,” he said. “Our offensive line and fullbacks did a great job blocking and we were able to run the ball the whole night.”

After trading unsuccessful drives with the Rams to start the game, the Bronchos broke the deadlock with 1:18 to go in the first quarter on a five-yard run by Little. Little carried the ball on most of the plays.

UCO built upon its lead in the second quarter with a 14 play, 63-yard drive in the second quarter. The drive, which lasted more than six minutes

long, was capped off by freshman Da Marean Pullen’s fiveyard touchdown run.

Since senior kicker Jason Dixon converted the extra points on both touchdowns, the Bronchos went into halftime holding a 14-0 lead. UCO held the Rams in check for most of the third quarter until the visitors drove deep into Broncho territory to end the quarter.

The Rams started the fourth quarter intent on scoring and the Bronchos looking for a big defensive stop. On fourth and goal from the UCO 1, Angelo State lined up in a big formation. The formation, which is designed for short yardage running plays, gave the Rams the

chance to strike. With UCO biting on a fake handoff to sophomore Daniel Thomas, Immel threw to a wide-open receiver, Drew Peterson.

Following a successful extra point attempt, Angelo State had cut UCO’s lead in half.

The lead would not remain safe as the Rams struck again late in the quarter. With big pressure coming from the UCO defense, Immel made a short screen pass to Thomas. Behind a wall of blockers, Thomas was able to take it 50 yards to the house. Another extra point from senior J.D. William tied the game at 14 points.

See VICTORY page 7

Bronchos meet defeat

by Matt Caban Sports Editor

by Vista photographer Travis Marak

UCO's Kristen Wilson sets up a teammate against Midwestern State Sept. 14. in Hamilton Field House.

The Bronchos win 42-40.

Volleyball wins two matches

by Tiffany Batdorf Sports Writer Defending Lone Star Conference volleyball champs took control of their first two conference matches, with a 2-0 record Thursday and Saturday.

Thursday night’s match against Northwestern State showed why the Bronchos are the defending Lone Star Champs, with the most points scored in a game in the LCS

with a score of 42-40.

Head coach Jeff Boyland said Northwestern was a really great match-up for the Bronchos.

“I am really pleased with the girls’ improvements, this was a tough match for them,” Boyland said. “I’ve never seen a game like the last one and it could have gone either way several times before we finally managed to pull it out. It’s a great win for us and hopefully we can keep it going.”

The Bronchos won the match 3-1 to defeat Northwestern in their first match-up of conference play.

“We had a really great crowd out to support us and that really helped,” Boyland said.

Freshman Kelsey Reynolds led the Bronchos with 22 kills and 15 digs, followed by junior Katie Schult’s 14 kills and eight blocks. Senior Penny Wascovich added 11 kills and

see VOLLEYBALL, page 7

In simple terms, it was a 1-0 loss. Yet for the UCO women’s soccer team its first loss of the season was anything but simple.

The 1-0 loss to St. Mary’s was UCO’s first shutout loss since Sept. 2005.

UCO came into its Sept. 15 game with St. Mary’s University (of San Antonio) with a perfect 7-0 record and national top ten ranking. Meanwhile, the visiting Rattlers stopped their twogame losing streak.

This game was about intensity and battling to win.

St. Mary’s head soccer coach Corwyn Ritch said he knew the game would be a battle because games with UCO are always tough.

“We got pushed around by West Texas A&M so we wanted to up the intensity,” he said.

Throughout the game both teams literally battled for possession and ball control.

UCO head soccer coach Mike Cook said the key to the game was the first half.

“We were outplayed in the first half,” he said. “They came in wanting to knock us off.”

Cook said the Bronchos were

unable to match the Rattlers’ “We have to play intensity.

“They wanted it more than harder because us,” he said. comes And according to the score, everyone St. Mary’s got what it wanted: after us.” a win.

The game-winning goal Rebekah Svensson came in the 28th minute.

Sophomore forward “We used to offset their Elizabeth Hoffman made a pass [offensive] power,” he said. to teammate Margaret Kaderli, Richt said it is a defensive a junior midfielder, for her third formation meant to counteract goal of the year.

“I got a pass from a team- a team with an attacking formamate then shot it low past the tion such as UCO’s 3-5-2 as keeper [UCO junior Rebekah both have the same number of midfielders.

Svensson,]” Kaderli said.

For St. Mary’s, the win was Svensson said she was close much needed. to stopping the shot.

“We lost our last two games “I don’t know what happened on that one,” she said. “She got so this win was big,” Kaderli around my deke and I got a said.

Meanwhile, the usually vocal touch on it. It was so close.”

For the rest of the game both Svensson spoke quiet, yet deterteams battled with neither will- mined.

“We have to play harder ing to give an inch. because everyone comes after The teams traded shots and us,” she said.

“We must want to fouls until the final whistle.

UCO finished the game with win more.

“But we’ll learn from this.” an advantage in shots taken, The Bronchos play next 14 to eight, but St. Mary’s had against Northeastern State more fouls (20 to 13).

Part of Richt’s plan to up the University at 4 p.m. Sept. 19 on intensity was the use of a new Tom Thompson Field. formation, the 4-5-1. He said this formation uses four defend- Matt Caban can be reached at ers, five midfielders and a lone mcaban@thevistaonline.com. attacker.