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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
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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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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.
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Public Relations senior Karissa Luber takes a break from class Sept. 14. Divona Phillips can be reached at dphillips@thevistaonline.com.
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