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ARCADIA REOPENS AFTER E.COLI OUTBREAK After a recent closure prompted by tests of Lake Arcadia, the beaches are now open. The beaches were closed due to tests that showed E.coli, a potentially harmful bacteria. By Bryan Trude / Contributing Writer
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Two beaches at Arcadia Lake reopened Monday afternoon, July 11, after the beaches were closed due to an outbreak of the bacterial organism E.coli. Excessive levels of the bacteria led the City of Edmond and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close down beaches at Edmond Park and Spring Creek Park Thursday, July 7. Other parts of the lake, including the beach at Central State Park, remained open for water recreation. “Samples have indicated high levels of the bacteria in these designated swim areas,” Ashleigh Clark, City of Edmond public information officer, said in a press release announcing the closure. “In accordance with the P Hs OTO Environmental Protection Agency’ public swim beach regulations per the Corps of Engineers, the beaches will be closed until further samples indicate the water quality is at regulated levels.” A water quality test conducted June 29 showed elevated levels of E.coli far above safe levels, prompting the closure. A new test was performed July 8. “E.coli is caused by waste contamination from animals and hu- Beachgoers are shown at Lake Arcadia earlier this week. The lake had been closed due to levels of E.coli “far above safe,” prompting the mans. With the shallow water at cancellation of many city and campus-sponsored activities. The bacteria was likely caused by shallow, stagnant water and the recent heat. the beaches, high temperatures and water activities will be curtailed for At the time of this writing, there was discovered in 1885 by German usually affecting children but can poor water circulation, the water the time being. have been no reports of students be- scientist Theodor Escherich. The occur in adults, is a potentially fatal stagnates and becomes a breeding “For now, we have cancelled any ing admitted to health centers with bacterium is commonly found in condition where the blood begins to ground for the bacteria,” Clark said. activity that is related to the water,” symptoms of E.coli exposure. the lower intestine of warm-blood- break down, followed by acute re“Without a change in the weather, Jo McGuffin, director of university In addition to general activities ed organisms. nal failure. Marked by bloody diarit is unlikely we will see significant health services, said. “We’ll take at the center, scheduled events are The primary method of transmis- rhea caused by an E.coli strain, HUS changes in bacteria levels soon.” our cue on when the lake reopens being affected as well. Coordina- sion is through fecal-oral exchange, is a medical emergency and should In addition to the beach closures, from the City and look at resuming tor of International Activities Bran- and the bacteria are a major com- be treated as such. A small number the outbreak has affected activities aquatic activities then.” don Lehman was forced to cancel a ponent of animal feces. Europe suf- of HUS patients have been known at the UCO Center for Outdoor AdA class with the UCO Upward scheduled group outing for students fered an outbreak of E.coli in the to develop chronic kidney disease. venture Recreation, located in EdBound program was at Arcadia Lake to OAR July 9. food supply beginning in May. Septicemia, the presence of mond Park near one of the affected taking part in water activities the “I don’t know if we would be in Virulent infections of E.coli can pathogenic organisms in the bloodbeaches. day the beaches were closed. Ac- the affected areas, but we don’t want cause gastroenteritis, urinary tract stream, can lead to sepsis. Sepsis is Speaking on the condition of cording to Adrienne Nobles with anybody in the lake with E.coli infections and neonatal meningitis. a life-threatening medical condition anonymity because they were not University Relations, all students in hanging around,” Lehman said. More severe infections can cause that requires immediate treatment authorized to comment, officials at that class were brought in and their The outing has tentatively been hemolytic-uremic syndrome, septi- in an intensive care unit. the center have said that while landfamilies notified of the possible ex- rescheduled for Friday, July 29. cemia, mastitis and peritonitis. based activities are still available, posure. E.coli, short for Escherichia coli, Hemolytic-uremic syndrome,
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Sara Sara Cupcakes is finally here in Edmond. The new store, located at 17 E. Fifth St. near Hideaway Pizza and the UCO Jazz Lab, has been up and running for just a few weeks and has already attracted locals, especially UCO students. The official grand opening is scheduled for July 14. UCO student Liz Teague has been working in the new location for a month now and looks forward to the grand opening. “The cupcakes are so good. I think the strawberry ones might be my favorite, but all of them are good. Some of our most popular flavors are the ‘Crimson and Cream’ and the strawberry. I really love working here, the owners are family-oriented people and they treat their employees like we’re part of the family,” Teague said. Sara Sara Cupcakes first opened in Bricktown, located on 7 NW 9th Street, in memory of beloved family member Sara Brinson. Sara was only 18 years old when she died of sudden cardiac dysrhythmia. She and her
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Sara Sara Cupcakes, originally located in Bricktown, has opened an additional location in Edmond. The new location, serving more than 22 flavors, is near the UCO Jazz Lab and will be open July 14.
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POWER OF POSITIVITY
“Summer is a great time to eat fresh fruits and vegatables. I pack a lunch instead of eating at the cafeteria.”
“I run and go to the gym. Also, I play rugby for UCO.”
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By Christie Southern / Managing Editor As I perused the racks of my favorite bookstore some weeks back, a particular Time magazine cover caught my attention. The bold title read: The Science of Optimism. Written by Tali Sharot, author of The Optimism Bias, the article takes a scientific look at why our brains lean toward positivity in spite of the all of the negativity around us. Sharot stated, “Overly positive assumptions can lead to disastrous miscalculations...but the [optimism] bias also protects and inspires us; it keeps us moving forward rather than to the nearest high-rise ledge.” According to Sharot optimists are motivated to purse goals because they can imagine alternative, better realities and believe these realities can be achieved. Optimists expect positive things to happen -- and, even when positive things don’t happen, optimists tend interpret misfortunes in a positive way. I formerly belonged to the pessimist’s club. A proud member, I would sit around contemplating the past, cringing at the thought of my dreary future, and stuck on the “could have been’s.” Now that I no longer do that, I have learned to enjoy life and embrace the present. By enjoying life more and looking for the positive in everyday interactions, I have become generally happier and focused on the present moment. I really used to think the idea of a positive attitude was just nonsense, something people said to keep themselves from jumping off a high tower. But over the past few months I’ve found that all of that “nonsense” may prove to be of value. Since, reevaluating my life I have stopped hanging around people that bring me down and ridden myself of Facebook. It has done wonders for me. And apparently, according to Time, I’m not the only one benefiting from it. If you were looking for a one-way ticket to a better, happier, and according to Sharot, a healthier life, I’d recommend giving optimism a go. I’m not suggesting a life through rose-colored lenses, because there is a difference between optimism and denial. Do not choose to paste a fake smile on your face when things are not okay. Instead, choose to believe that good things can and will happen. Focus your energy on creating and encouraging the good things in life. I praise the idea of embracing the brighter side of things. It works for me, it may work for you. That’s the power of positivity.
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Twitter is the latest social media platform utilized by world leaders to reach a wider demographic. The recent move by these figures to Twitter reflects a trending towards modern means of communication with individuals.
By Josh Hutton / Staff Writer In order to connect with younger, tech-savvy audiences, leaders around the globe are changing their outreach strategies. Two of the forerunners of technology utilization are President Barack Obama and the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI. Both leaders recently have approached social media with unique twists. On Thursday, July 6, President Barack Obama hosted the first Twitter Town Hall meeting. The online question and answer session brought in over 25,000 followers on the social networking profile. 170,000 questions were pitched to the president. Obama strode to the White House podium and booted up a laptop to launch the event, which was moderated by Twitter co-founder and chairman Jack Dorsey. In addition to helping gather questions for the president to answer, Dorsey compiled statistics over the session. For example, more than a quarter of the questions dealt with jobs, 10 percent focused on education, and six percent on housing. The information provided useful insight for the upcoming 2012 election. Twitter tracked the inquisitions geographically and by topic, and used “curators” to help form fresh questions and followups from tweeters, which came after Obama started by reading and answering 18 participant questions. Some critics dismissed the event as a gimmick and tried to jam the session with traffic. The event will go down as a presidential first. Obama has not been a stranger to technology. He has demonstrated his recognition of the value of technology in office with previous events of a similar scope. In 2010, Obama addressed audiences on YouTube, and this past April hosted a town hall meeting at Facebook headquarters. “If you’re going to communicate with the broad public, it is
no longer sufficient to communicate with the mainstream media,” White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer said, expressing the status quo as a “different digital age” where Americans utilize mobile devices for information. That sentiment is apparent in some key moves the Obama campaign made lately as it gears up for the 2012 general election. Last month, the campaign announced the hiring of Harper Reed, former executive of Threadless, as its new chief technology officer. Reed, a veteran of several far-flung technology pursuits, will work to integrate technologies into the election team’s digital strategy. Pope Benedict XVI began tweeting last month. He joined the social networking masses by saying, “Dear Friends, I just launched News.va. Praised be our Lord Jesus Christ! With my prayers and blessings, Benedictus XVI.” In just two short weeks the pontiff has received over 60,000 followers on his English-speaking stream. The News.va site the pope alluded to in his first tweet acts as a convergence of print and broadcast media concerning the Vatican and the Catholic Church at large. The Vatican is now on Facebook and Youtube as well. These new memberships are highly evangelical and seek to introduce younger generations to the doctrine. The Vatican has not stopped at social networking sites. Pope Benedict XVI recently endorsed a prayer app on the iTunes store. When it came to a confession app, however, the pontiff was not pleased. Are these leaders’ tactics effective? “I honestly would have no clue what was going on with the President if it weren’t for Twitter,” Brooks Nickell, a sophomore at UCO, said. “I follow a few Oklahoma legislators, the president, just to stay informed.” The success of President Obama’s tactics will be evident in the coming election. Until then, the eyes of Twitter will be upon him.
Puppies on the Prowl
NEW REGULATIONS FOR BREEDERS By Ben Luschen / Staff Writer Oklahoma has developed a reputation for being a national safe haven for unregulated pet breeders and facilities. A new state law, which took effect July 1, will attempt to change that. Senate Bill 1712, which required breeders with 11 or more female cats or dogs to officially obtain a breeder’s license and to lend themselves to annual inspections, was approved by lawmakers last year, but does not take effect until this month. The bill also establishes the Board of Commercial Pet Breeders, which will oversee the process and manage the inspections. The law has been criticized by some as being an unnecessary hindrance for some honest breeders who, in the past, had decided to remain unlicensed. However, the primary target of the law is what many refer to as “puppy mills.” The website okcpuppymilltruth. org defines a puppy mill as, “a general term that refers to commercial canine and/or feline breeding operations that mass produce large quantities of pets in substandard, overcrowded, unsanitary conditions with little regard for the pets health, safety, or welfare; which frequently results in an inferior pet for the consumer.” Oklahoma, which previously did little regulation of pet breeding, has particularly become known for these types of facilities, according to Cristy Counts, president of the Central Oklahoma Humane Society. “Only approximately 350 breeders [in the state] are USDA regulated current-
ly,” Counts said. “There is an estimated 2,000 additional commercial breeders in Oklahoma that are not regulated. There has never been any state regulation for breeders in Oklahoma which has made it an attractive state for sub-standard breeders.” Counts believes that the new law should help reduce these numbers. “Of course it will help,” Counts said. “Any industry that goes unregulated ends up with an abundance of bad players.” Kim Schlittler, Executive Director of Best Friends of Pets, an organization that aims to end pet overpopulation in the Oklahoma City metro area, says the state’s pet problems go beyond the number of unregistered breeders. According to Schlittler, last year the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter took in 28,000 dogs and cats. Just under 8,500 of those were adopted, about 30 percent of what came in. Only 1,300 were reclaimed or returned to their owners. The total euthanized was over 14,000, 51 percent of the animals coming in. Of the number euthanized, 5,678 were puppies and kittens, which is 39 percent of those euthanized. “That’s why [pet rescue groups] that are responsible insist all of the pets we adopt out are spayed or neutered,” Schlittler said. Schlittler suggests that people looking into getting a cat or dog should consider adopting, rather than working through a breeder. “We can really crack down on the puppy mills if people will adopt instead
of buying. For whatever reason, people still don’t realize that they can get purebred dogs from shelters and animal rescue groups,” Schlittler said. “If everyone adopts or only goes to reputable breeders, that will help get rid of puppy mills because no one will be buying their dogs.” Best Friends of Pets does not have a shelter or any pet holding facility. Instead, they keep their strays in foster homes while they look for a new, safe home for the cat or dog. Schlitter and her organization do not have a problem with those who wish to buy from breeders, as long as the customer makes sure they are buying from a safe source. Counts lists several ways to identify which breeders are trustworthy. “A reliable breeder will always let you come out to their kennel, tour the kennel, meet and interact with both parents of the puppy, provide ample vet records, registration papers, and very good breeders are breeding to better the breed of dogs in their kennel. Never go meet a breeder at a half-way point or truck stop, if they ask you to then they are likely hiding something,” Counts said. “Once regulation [of the new law] begins a buyer can always call the Commercial Pet Breeder Board to inquire about a breeder’s license. If they don’t have a license, they shouldn’t be breeding.” Anyone interested in adopting an animal or volunteering with Best Friends of Pets can call the organization at 405418-4511 or email them at info@bestfriendsokc.org.
My fingers pounded the keys, brow furrowed and blood pulsing. Grappling head-on with the beast, I emerged with a five page paper in hand for my summer class. Triumphantly, I emailed it to my professor, smug and assured of my A in the class. Within the week, my grade was posted. As I’m sure you don’t need me here to tell you, it was not an A. Failure is a glorious thing, my friends; it brings us down a peg or three from our lofty, often self-imposed position as kings or queens of the world. There’s a reason for those other four letters on the grading scale, and in extreme cases, as the saying goes, “Someone has to work at McDonalds.” In our frenzied race toward glory, or just the position ahead of the next guy, we tend to forget things. Personally, I forgot the list of sources. “Where is your bibliography?” the professor’s scrawled note read. The failure isn’t the important part. The things forgotten are. My freshman year of high school, I was a long shot for All-State band. Second to my will to practice was my burning desire to prove my band director wrong; a little something I like to call the “I’ll show you, you’ll see.” I breezed through each section, until I hit the sightreading room. Mid-strut down the hallway, my clarinet snagged on my sweater, an end of the reed chipping off. Did I have a spare reed in my case? Ah, if I had, then you wouldn’t be sitting here reading a column about failures. Needless to say, I didn’t make All-State that year. My sophomore year of college, I had a comparatively well-paying job, pocketbook padded comfortably by my most recent quarter raise. At said job, a raise was in the works for one of our rank, whispered about in the walk-in freezer or heatedly debated on cigarette breaks. It came down to myself, and another bakery worker: a freckly Sideshow Bob lookalike who always jingled his keys when he was bored at the register. The day came and went, and the promotion was wrenched from my grasp. I kid you not, my manager’s exact words were, “You always wear the wrong shoes. Converse are not no-slip.” A pair of shoes had done me in. So from my experience, I say that the things forgotten matter most. I made sure to bring extra reeds the next year at All-State, and I have an All-State place to show as reward for that lesson learned. As for the promotion that never was, it was: after I surrendered 40 bucks of my paycheck to a pair of hideous, but non-slip, shoes. So remember your bibliographies, remember to check your car’s oil; if any detail seems too insignificant to address, better check it twice to be sure. The devil’s in the details.
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If you were born a different gender, what do you think your name would be?
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Probably my little brother’s name, because it’s a family name. We all have family names, and his name is Olin.
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If you were stuck on a deserted island with no way off, what three things would you bring with you?
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Water, that seems rational. I would want to say my iPhone, but I doubt I would get service. I would also bring my dog.
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If you could only eat out at one place for the rest of your life, where would it be?
A By Bryan Trude / Contributing Writer For incoming freshmen in UCO’s School of Music, there is one name they need to remember when it comes to their department: Tia. Mautia Hall, the department’s Administrative Assistant, graduated high school in Meeker, Okla. She then went on to earn her BA in Music Theater from St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee. Having first come to UCO in November 2009, Hall plans to study at UCO to earn her MBA in Business Administration. Hall is unmarried with no children, and lives in the Edmond
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The series is almost every Tuesday night at the Jazz Lab, and it consists of our faculty groups getting up on stage and playing a concert for the community and their students. Dr. White feels very strongly that it is important to not only have faculty who are good at teaching, but who also practice what they preach. I think it sets a precedent I guess. If you have a faculty member who is an amazing pianist teaching piano, then it sets the bar for the students, so he believes that it is a good idea for the students to be able to see their professors perform on a regular basis, to show that you can be a working musician, even if you aren’t rich and famous. Out of your morning routine, what one thing could you not do without? Probably coffee. I need coffee, I need to check email, those are the first two things I do I think. If I don’t get my coffee, I would probably be very grumpy.
What one thing would you change about your dog Monkey’s behavior?
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Oh gosh, she’s a mini dachshund, so she’s spastic. I guess I would make her a little less hyper.
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If you had $1 million, cash, unsequential bills, tax free, what would you spend it on? I would likely spend it on my family. I would buy my daddy a ranch, and buy my mom whatever she wanted. I might buy myself a new car, I want a Jeep.
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If tomorrow you had to change careers, what would you want to do? That’s an interesting question; because I often change careers it seems like. I love music and arts administration, but I originally started off as an actor, and I love that, and I have a minor in psychology. I guess from here I would want to work as a psychologist next.
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What do you look for in a partner?
Someone who is open minded, has a good heart, and has a good relationship with their family. I have a huge family and they are very important to me. A sense of humor is always great. It’s so hard to quantify what attraction is, because really you just see it and you know it. For me, it’s someone I have a connection with, and I don’t want to put a label on it before it happens. I could say “tall, dark and handsome,” and that may not be whom I fall in love with.
What is the Faculty Artist Concert Series?
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I manage the budget for the school’s music; I also help with advising our freshmen music majors who come in who haven’t been assigned an official advisor yet. I’m an assistant to the director, Dr. Keith White, so whatever he asks me to do. I help with marketing for the school of music, design posters, fliers, that sort of thing. I manage the Faculty Artist Concert Series, and I also oversee all of the student workers for the School of Music.
Any place that serves sushi. In particular, there is a place in Tulsa called “In the Raw,” it’s a really good sushi bar.
What is your favorite book?
I read a lot, so it usually depends on what I’m reading, though I really like Shakespeare, “Romeo and Juliet.” I also like “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I do love the “Mortal Instrument” series that I am currently reading, which is an odd thing for a grown woman to be reading since it’s a teenage series, but it’s really interesting.
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If you could get rid of any one thing, what would that be?
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Discrimination, specifically against homosexuals. I have a brother who is gay, so I feel strongly about that. I feel that they should be treated equally.
You said you have a music degree. What is your musical talent in?
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UCO’s student organization Campus Crusade for Christ gives students an opportunity to serve for the summer in a new place. Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) has a summer opportunity called Summer Project. Students who chose to go on a Summer Project will live, work and meet new people wherever their location. Marissa Montalvo, a junior majoring in special education, is spending her summer in Long Beach, Calif., where she is primarily working with at-risk kids at local Covenant Presbyterian Church. Montalvo, along with 31 other CRU students from all over the United States, works at the church Monday through Thursday. However, everyday contains at least one ministry activity on the beach. In addition, Montalvo is on the ministry’s prayer team. She prays for the area, the people she meets, the kids she works with, as well as the other students serving in the area. She also encourages her other team members to pray as well. She aims to keep prayer incorporated in all they do and to not forget how important it is to the daily activities. Covenant Presbyterian Church has a thriving afterschool program, which Montalvo enjoys being a part of. The program has a fashion club, dance class, choirs, tutoring, and cultural events to name a few. The program lasts from about 2:30-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The program is a positive environment where the kids can learn and explore what they are interested in. The kids also receive a nutritious meal. “We get there and kids, like, surround you,” Montalvo said. Montalvo sees the brokenness and hopelessness in the kids, adding that she could not even explain how rough the area was. The best part, Montalvo said, is “you just get to love on them.” Angela Cooksey will be CRU’s newest staff member in the fall. She is currently in Colorado for staff training. Cooksey has been on two different projects, one in Thailand, and one in Santa Cruz, Calif. Cooksey went to Santa Cruz during the summer of 2008. Though it was three years ago, the ministry hasn’t changed. Cooksey worked on the boardwalk for Whitings Food, spending most of her time building relationships with her coworkers. Once she knew them well enough, she would share the Gospel with them. “It was exciting to see people actually come to Christ,” Cooksey said. “It changes you when you see it firsthand.” Upon coming home, the lesson Cooksey brought with her was, “it gave me a better idea what it was like to share my faith in a normal atmosphere.” It equipped her for when she came home. As a part of CRU, Cooksey and Montalvo both share their faith on a regular basis. Summer Projects are an opportunity to reach out to a new place, meet new people and share the love of Christ.
What was your favorite TV show growing up?
Honestly, we weren’t allowed to watch a lot of TV growing up. My parents were big supporters of “you should be outside playing or reading a book,” so the only thing I remember watching on a really regular basis was “The Cosby Show.”
Buddy’s or Legends?
Let’s go with Legends.
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke.
Samantha Maloy Editor-in-chief, The Vista What are you reading right now? In progress: “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel Last finished: “The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate” by Jacqueline Kelly What are you listening to? The last song I purchased was “Flags” by Brooke Fraser. Pretty and haunting!
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Summer storms roll across the Metro on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The showers brought brief relief from the triple-digit temperatures.
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UCO STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM SETS SAIL By Andy Jensen / Contributing Writer A $100,000 gift from the Turner Family Trust to the UCO Foundation will provide scholarship funds for students to study abroad. The money will fund the College of Liberal Arts’ newly created Diogenes Endowed Study Abroad Scholars Program. “We are so grateful to the Turners for providing this opportunity for our students,” Lisa Antonelli, director of development for the College of Liberal Arts, said. Students receiving funds from the program will conduct research and independent study while abroad. The study plan will be developed in partnership with a College of Liberal Arts faculty member. The program will be open to full-time UCO students sophomore and higher, with at least a 3.0 GPA, starting with the fall 2012 semester. Antonelli said there are several other programs available for students wanting to study abroad more quickly. Antonelli said the Diogenes program will be a great opportunity for students that have never been abroad. “You’re talking with others from another country, observing their political and media
systems, their cultural norms, their sociological aspects,” she said. “You’re learning in a variety of ways. And if you go there conducting research on top of all that, that is just an amazing learning experience. We, like the Turners, believe that study abroad can affect a persons’ life in a positive way for the rest of their life.” Sara Turner and her late husband John, both of Edmond, saw a need for global awareness. “My husband and I have visited a hundred countries and have sent our children abroad,” Turner said. “This world is growing smaller, it’s a global economy, and it’s a global culture now. Too many people have set ideas about people they know nothing about. When we came here from Tulsa, some of the things we had been doing weren’t available, so we started going to UCO,” she said. The Turners were impressed with the quality of staff, especially Dr. Patty Loughlin in the History and Geography department. For the last five years, the Turners attended at least one class each semester. “I am, and my husband would have been, 85 years old,” Turner said. “We knew we could sit and watch television and gripe, or
we could get out and do something. UCO helped us, and we saw that we could be helpful. Our idea was research abroad,” she said. “And I don’t necessarily mean into a library, but researching the people, your interests, yourself, and your relationships.” “I’ve been a strong advocate, for most of my life, for international education,” Dr. Don Betz, the next president of UCO, said. “There’s no substitute for the face-to-face interaction. I have a strong interest in popular diplomacy, which involves people to people contact. To build bridges with people personally and culturally. If you have that personal contact, stereotypes have a hard time continuing.” Betz hosted a Global Forum held at UCO in February. There, he cited American businesses’ 25 percent failure rate on overseas business deals. General Electric recently released a statement that managers would need global experiences in order to understand global customers, markets and competitors in the coming decades. Bets said it is important for UCO students, faculty and staff to have a strong global awareness. Internationalization of the campus will
remain a high priority when he becomes UCO’s President August 1, and he will be examining several new options. “It’s going to be an exciting next several years as we find even more ways for students to have international experiences,” Betz said. “Not only experiences abroad, but bringing those experiences to UCO.”
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family loved making cupcakes together. Sara told her aunt Toni Hoffman, “You and I are going to open up a cupcake shop together someday.” Sara’s family made sure her dream of having a cupcake shop was accomplished. The bakery sells T-shirts and donates all of the proceeds to the Sara Caroline Brinson Children’s Heart Research Fund. The family-owned and operated business is opening the Edmond shop in a renovated house, similar to the first location. The original Bricktown location is over 100 years old. The completely renovated bakery was designed to be modern and stylish, but also to be simplistic and feel like home. The entire shop is painted completely white, accompanied with all-white furniture and a touch of pink. There are a few pictures of Sara on the walls. Eric Smith is the chef that creates all of the cupProceeds from T-shirts that are sold in the bakery help support the Sara Caroline Brinson Children’s Heart Research Fund.
cakes; one of his creations is called Count Rockula. This unusual cupcake consists of chocolate cupcake, topped with chocolate cream frosting and toped with Cocoa Puffs and marshmallows. This is one of the most popular cupcakes, especially among chocolate lovers. There is a flavor for everyone who enjoys a good cupcake. So far there are 22 original recipes to choose from. There is even a breakfast cupcake that consists of bacon, egg and cheese. UCO students are already flocking to gourmet cupcake shop and enjoying the wide variety of flavors. “I’m so glad that we have a Sara Sara Cupcakes here. I don’t have to drive all the way downtown anymore,” said UCO student Alli Clemens. “My favorite one is the Judge Joe Cannon. I like studying in here and getting my treats at the same time.”
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The Language Company Edmond Conveniently located on the UCO campus, offers English as a second language classes for international students/ individuals. NOW FEATURING a specially designed program with: Strong emphasis in listening/ speaking, highly interactive classes, and a new and improved TOEFL program. Enjoy small classes and the campus facilities. Contact us at (405) 341 - 2125 or www.thelanguagecompany.com FUN FACTS Southern sea otters have flaps of skin under their forelegs that act as pockets. When diving, they use these pouches to store rocks and prey. Jeans, thought to be a strictly American product, originated in 18th century Italy where Genoan sailors wore snappy outfits made from denim. Spiders use their silk in many ways. Aside from building webs (which each spider does on its first try, suggesting inherited behavior), some species of male spiders wrap food in silk and present these “presents” to females.
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Argentina’s Angel Cabrera watches his shot from the 16th tee during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George’s golf course in Sandwich, England, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. P H O T O B Y C L I F F O W E N /A P
American League’s Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees celebrates after winning the MLB Home Run Derby Monday, July 11, 2011, in Phoenix. P H O T O B Y M A R C I O J O S E S A N C H E Z /A P
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at the federal court in Washington, Tuesday, July 12, 2011, as jury selection continued in his perjury trial. United States’ Abby Wambach scores her side’s second goal during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, Sunday, July 10, 2011.
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In this photo made Monday, July 11, 2011, Gail and Craig Box discuss the loss of their son, Oklahona football player Austin Box, at their home in Enid, Okla. The state Medical Examiner’s office says Oklahoma linebacker Austin Box had five prescription painkillers and an anti-anxiety drug in his system when he died. The death of the 22-year-old Box on May 19 was ruled accidental in the report released Tuesday.
Revelers run beside a Victoriano del Rio Cortes ranch bull, falling on the Estafeta corner, during the sixth running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona northern Spain, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Two people have been gored in the sixth running of the bulls at Spain’s famed San Fermin festival. Spanish Red Cross spokesman Jose Aldaba said Tuesday that one person suffered a horn injury to the back and another was hit in the shoulder. It was not immediately known how serious the injuries were. P H O T O B Y C H R I S T O P H E E N A /A P
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China’s Yao Ming, center, is surrounded by fans after China defeated Australia 63-61, during the 2006 Stankovic Continental Champions Cup in Kunshan, China. Yao Ming’s expected retirement could diminish the NBA’s popularity in China.
Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, center with yellow rim glasses, rides with his teammates in the pack during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 158 kilometers (98.2 miles) starting in Aurillac and finishing in Carmaux, south central France, Tuesday July 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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JUL. 13, 2011 Central Softball
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By Trey Hunter / Sports Editor
The British Are Coming The British Open will begin tomorrow at Royal St. George’s in Sandwich, England, the 14th time the club has hosted the tournament since 1894. The last player to win the Open at the course was America’s Ben Curtis in 2003. Consider that the last U.S. born golfer to win the tournament until a player of Tiger Woods’ caliber reaches the PGA tour. The highest ranked American on the World Golf Rankings is Steve Stricker in the fifth spot. England’s Luke Donald and Lee Westwood claim the top two spots, Germany’s Martin Kaymer is third and Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is fourth after winning the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club. Don’t expect the rankings to change after the Open either. The Europeans are built for the Open Championship. They were born and raised on the links golf courses that have been known as the toughest courses in the world. The favorites in my mind have to be Donald and McIlroy. Donald is the top player in the world and is coming off of a victory at the Scottish Open at the Castle Stuart Golf Links in Scotland. He won the tournament by four strokes after posting an amazing 19-under-par over four rounds. McIlroy might be at more of a disadvantage after choosing to lay off of competitive play after winning the U.S. Open. He is playing better than anybody, but long layoffs never help any athlete. The only hope the Americans have is Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson. Johnson has the long game that could help him drive more greens than any other player in the tournament. He hasn’t had much success this season, but finished last year off with a bang. Mickelson has never played well across seas, but he is still one of the game’s best and has the chance to win any tournament at any time. The absence of Tiger Woods, who has won the British Open at St. Andrew’s in 2000 and 2005, will be severely missed. He also won the Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in 2006. He used to have the length to win at links courses, but at this stage in his career, the hopes of the Americans no longer hang on what he can do physically. “The British are coming” may just be a folk tale about Paul Revere, but in the golf world, there is nothing closer to the truth.
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catcher and utility player, Edwards has developed into a team powerhouse beyond even the expectation of her coach. “When I scouted [Edwards], she hit the ball well, hitting to both sides of the plate,” Bronchos Softball Coach Genny Stidham said. “When I first looked at her, I didn’t see her as the power hitter she turned out to be, but she was a solid hitter, an all-around solid player.” According to Stidham, Edwards has developed into one of the team’s biggest all around threats. “The last two years, [Edwards] has been one of our strongest hitters,” Stidham said. “She’s good in pressure situations, doing very well behind home plate. She’s who you want batting when you want a home run, and she lets very few balls get behind her.” A two-time All Conference player and UCO’s Kacie Edwards is a two-time AllConference perfomer going into her sharing the Freshman of the Year award with third season with the Bronchos. a player from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Edwards holds the team record By Bryan Trude / Contributing Writer for doubles. Her accolades have made Edwards a team For Kacie Edwards, junior biology major, leader, a role she feels more comfortable there’s a lot to look forward to: fishing, playwith going into her third year. ing volleyball, reading, hanging out at the “Having two years under my belt, I could lake. be more vocal about being a leader, but I Then, there is softball. would rather set an example,” Edwards said. “I’ve played softball since I was four,” Ed“It’s one thing to be vocal with the team, it’s wards said. “In a game, I am really focused. another to back it up on the field. I feel a lot I would say I have a lot of drive and am demore comfortable with my leadership role termines to get on top of any situation that this year.” would occur.” “Kacie’s not extremely vocal, she is a leadGoing into her third year as a Bronchos
er by example,” Stidham said. “She doesn’t have to ask anybody to do anything, she goes out and shows what needs to be done. She works hard, and the others see her working hard day in and day out.” “Being a catcher, I really have to step up and be more of a leader sometimes, but I’m part of the team just like everybody else,” Edwards said. Though Edwards does not plan to play softball beyond college, she likes what softball adds to her college experience. “I want to become a physical therapist, start a family and have a life. I’m so onetrack minded about my degree it’s hard to think I’ll be doing it someday.” “I like that softball is a team sport, but at the same time, you can excel individually, feeling like you accomplished something, seeing your success as a result of your hard work.” “The girls on the team get along really well, you don’t get the drama you normally get when you put a bunch of girls together. Coach Stidham is very understanding about school and family,” Edwards said. “If you have a family emergency, she knows that comes first. Coach works you hard, but she knows we have lives outside of softball. She balances it really well.” “Kacie is a good ball player, but she is also a good person,” Stidham said. “I’ve been very impressed by what she’s done in the past few years, she earns every accolade she gets.”
Derek Jeter
THE CAPTAIN REACHES 3,000 By Trey Hunter / Sports Editor P H O T O B Y B I L L K O S T R O U N /A P
Derek Jeter bashed a homerun over the left field wall at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY on Saturday, June 9 to reach the 3,000 hit mark, becoming the 28th player in history to reach the plateau. The hit came off of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ace, David Price, after Jeter ran the count full and fouled off two pitches. He hit the pitch at exactly 1:00 pm CT and became only the second player to reach the mark on a homerun, the other being the Rays’ former third baseman, Wade Boggs. He is the third player to hit his 3,000th hit during a five-hit game, The 3,000 hit club is so prestigious that once a player reaches the mark, he can book his tickets for the Hall of Fame after retiring. However, Jeter could have already purchased the tickets due to the achievements he had already accomplished. You can’t deny that Jeter is one of the best players to play the shortstop position, however if you look at the numbers, he is the greatest. At the plate, nobody can tie his cleats. He is one of three shortstops with 3,000 hits, joining Cal Ripken Jr. and Honus Wagner. Ripken, baseball’s iron-man, finished his historic career with 3,184 hits and 431 homeruns after playing in a record 2,632 straight games. Jeter reached the mark in 2,362 games, just under 300 games less than Ripken. Jeter only has 262 homeruns compared to Ripken’s 431, but Jeter’s career average (.313) is 37 points higher than Ripken’s career average of .276. Wagner is eighth all-time on the career hit list with 3,415, but he played in an era
in which the pitchers were nothing compared to what they are now. He had a .327 career average with 101 homeruns and an amazing 722 stolen bases. Jeter only has 331 stolen bags, but has over 100 more homers than Wagner and will likely pass him on the hits list. Defensively, the greatest shortstop of all time is Ozzie Smith. The Wizard won 13 Gold Glove The Yankees’ Derek Jeter became the 28th player in history to reach the 3,000 career hit mark on June 9. award from 1980 to a Yankee, the team has been to the World 1992. He is not only the greatest defensive shortstop of all time, Series seven times, claiming five championbut likely the greatest defensive player pe- ships. The winning tradition of the Yankees riod. However, Jeter has won five Gold is well publicized (27 championships) and Gloves and his career average is 51 points in the 1990’s, Jeter resurrected the team’s higher than Smith’s .262. Smith also only hit winning ways. He has played with a handful 28 career homeruns, ranking him one of the of future hall-of-famers, but he is undoubtedly the best. worst power hitting shortstops ever. Jeter is already a legend, and he still has Ernie Banks is the greatest power hitting three years left on the contract he signed in shortstop ever to play the game. He bashed the offseason. He is on pace for 3,500 hits 512 homeruns in his 19-year career with and will have an opportunity to win three the Chicago Cubs. However, his .274 avermore championships if the Yankees’ yearly age doesn’t compare to Jeter’s. Jeter could plans come through. There have been nualso finish with nearly 1,000 more hits than merous players come and go at the position, Banks and could also finish with more Allbut ask anybody and they will tell you, Jeter Star game appearances as well. has a chance to reach numbers no other Jeter is one of the top winners in the shortstop will ever touch. game’s history as well. Since he became
Central Golf
CENTRAL WOMEN’S GOLF TRIO NAMED AS SCHOLAR ATHLETES Bronchosports.com A trio of Central Oklahoma women’s golfers has been named to the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team for 2010-1, it was announced recently. Raelynn Farthing, Taylor Neidy and Chaney Uhles were selected for the elite squad, which required a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better. Farthing completed her eligibility in the spring and made the NGCA All-American
Scholar Team for the second time. The Muskogee native started most of her fouryear career with the Bronchos and had 22 top-15 finishes. Neidy will be a sophomore this fall and started throughout her rookie campaign in 2010-11. The Clinton product had a 79.4 scoring average while playing in all 11 tournaments, placing in the top 20 four times.
Uhles also started in all 11 events last year while a freshman for the Bronchos. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, she had the lowest scoring average on the team (77.4) and finished in the top 20 nine times with four top-10 showings.