The Vista Nov. 1, 2012

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THEVISTA STATE QUESTIONS University of Central Oklahoma

• Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 • Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 • Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 5 • Homecoming Game . . . . PAGE 6 • Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 7 & 8

Before casting your vote on Nov. 6, read The Vista’s coverage of State Questions 758-766. Oklahomans will make major decisions concerning parole procedure, DHS leadership, and an Oklahoma Water Resources Board reserve fund, amongst other issues.

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Erika Andersen and Ryne Swope, of Delta Zelta, took second place in the Greek organization category.

Billy Elles and Taylor Roberts, representing Leaders of Tomorrow, performed a twostep routine to take first in the open organization category.

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UNIT Y FEST The seventh annual Unity Fest, hosted by Diversity Round Table, will take place in Hamilton Field House today at 6 p.m.

Jamie Jekel, of Alpha Gamma Delta, sang and kept rhythm with plastic cups. She took first in the Greek organization category.

BRAD HENRY ADDRESSES UNIVERSIT Y

Members of Native American Student Association lead fellow students in a dance at last year’s Unity Fest, Sept. 28, 2011. Photo by UCO Photo Services

• BROOKS NICKELL, Staff Writer • It’s homecoming week at the University of Central Oklahoma, which means the seventh annual “Unity Fest,” is right around the corner.

This year’s festival, organized by Diversity Round Table, will be held in Hamilton Field House on the north side of UCO’s campus at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Unity Fest will offer several venues of entertainment and education this year.

The Native American Student Association as well as the Hispanic American Student Association will present cultural dances.

Miss Black UCO will be giving a performance. The Ebony Gospel Choir will be singing; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated will be stepping as well as performing a stroll, and much more.

To accompany all the dancing there will be plenty of food and drinks. Different organizations will be engaging in activities that they feel represent their culture and they want to share with other students, such as Lion Dancers that will share a tradition of the Asian American students’ heritage.

The headlining performances of the night will come from a local Oklahoma group called “Meant to Be,” which features two UCO alumni as members, and Dorrough, a renowned rapper most famous for his radio hit ‘Ice Cream Paint Job.’

MeShawn Conley, UCO’s Director of Multicultural Student Services expressed the importance of hosting a Unity festival.

“It’s an opportunity to celebrate all the different diverse cultures here at UCO during homecoming, which seems like the most appropriate time to do that.

It’s important for a number of reasons.

Homecoming speaks to everyone; this is everyone’s university so its important that everyone gets to see themselves reflected within the university. Unity fest is one of those opportunities where students get a chance to see the diverse cultures of UCO represented. We have a great tradition here, a great spirit and we all come together here at UCO all through homecoming, but the great thing about UCO is they understand that the celebration of diversity is not placing us all in one box.

It’s recognizing the different cultures we have here and we get an opportunity to do that during Unity Fest.”

Vincent Burr, member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated as well as the Vice President of the Black Student Association also offered some insight into what makes Unity Fest important for him.

“Unity Fest is a time for people to come out and really celebrate who they are and what they stand for. I love it because there are so many different walks of life and so many different cultures. Unity fest lets us understand each other that much more.”

Brad Henry speacks about his campaign, governorship, and politics at Pegasus Theater, Oct. 30, 2012. Photo by Cyn Sheng, The Vista

Former Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry spoke in front of several classes at UCO on Tuesday about his campaign and career as a state leader, his views on the current state of national politics and his predictions for the upcoming presidential election, including his opinion of the Electoral College.

“For me, it’s really too close to call,” Henry told the students gathered in the Pegasus Theater. “I think it’s fascinating. […] Of the eight tossup states that I’ve targeted, Romney’s going to have to win at least the four biggest ones to get (the presidency).”

Hear the full audio of Henry’s talk at UCENTRALMEDIA.COM

Opinion

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November 1, 2012 Editorial

THEVISTA The Force and the Future • Ben Luschen, Managing Editor •

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The Internet was buzzing yesterday with news that Disney had purchased the rights to the Star Wars universe (ala Palpatine?) and has plans to release a new film by 2015.

At first, this news upset me as a true Star Wars fan. Disney’s grimey hands all over one of the world’s most beloved film franchises? No bueno.

As I thought about it though, what’s there to fear? The prequel trilogy had already done enough to spoil the luster of the originals. Lucas was bored with the franchise, may as well see what other creative minds have in store for the fate of the Republic.

I can now officially say I am in full anticipation mode for Star Wars VII. I’ll add it to the list of the other things I’m anticipating. As follows: The Election (Nov 6): Most of it is a waste of time, as it only really comes down to a handful of states, but I’m a sucker for major and breaking news productions. Though I don’t care for either candidate, it’s fun to watch serious Bob Schiefer and an excuse to stay up late.

Kansas State vs TCU (Nov 10): I don’t have a cheering interest in this game. In fact, I don’t really like either team. The only reason I’m anticipating

this is because both teams wear purple.

When’s the last time you saw two purple teams play each other in football?

Likely never. I believe this is the first time two purple teams have been in the same major college football conference.

12:12 12-12-12 (Dec 12): This will be the last time all the numbers on our calendars and clocks will be exactly the same. Oh. My. Gosh!

The end of the world (Dec 21): Whenever I bring this up, someone always tries to explain to me that a) Mayans didn’t account for leap years, daylights savings time and so-forth, so it should have already happened or b) there have already been a dozen other apocalyptic threats that man has survived, and this will be no different. You don’t think I already know this? This has been a hotly discussed topic for like the last three years! Do I look like I’ve been living under a rock? Don’t answer that. Truth be told, I’m only really looking forward to the Internet memes people are going to post on facebook this day. Usually I hate memes, but people have literally been thinking for years about what they’re going to post on this day. I guarantee at least one will make me chuckle.

Christmas (Dec 25): No matter how

old I get, I’ll always be that little kid who who couldn’t fall sleep the night before Christmas. Best day of them all.

Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars (Mar 3, 2013): You can laugh, but if you haven’t been watching The Celebrity Apprentice over the last several seasons, you’ve been missing out on some quality television. Donald Trump does a lot of stupid things in life, but the man knows drama. Or at least he thinks he does, which is precisely one of the reasons this is can’t-miss television. Also, THE RETURN OF GARY BUSEY, LIL JON AND DENNIS RODMAN INTO MY LIFE! The Breaking Bad finale (Summer 2013): I could kill TNT execs for splitting up the final season, but I’m waiting for some exciting plot line closures. I’ll stop here in fear of spoilers.

Graduation (Dec 2013): This is my supposed graduation date. I’ve loved my time at UCO, but for some reason I think I’ll love being a college graduate even more.

USA’s tricentennial (July 2076): I have no idea what to expect, other than a lot of hot dogs. So many hot dogs...

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If you could add an event to Homecoming Week, what event would it be?

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“I would add Tug-of-War.”

“More free food.”

“Maybe they can get a singer. Rihanna would be great.”

“They did a foam party in the beginning of the year. It would be great if they had one for Homecoming.”

Life

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November 1, 2012 Opinion

Fleetwood Mac star to perform at ACM

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Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham will perfrom at UCO’s ACM on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Photo provided.

• Luke Loftiss, Contributing Writer • Rock and Roll hall of famer Lindsey Buckingham, best known as the guitarist and lead singer of British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. will be performing at UCO’s Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) on Saturday Nov. 3 at the ACM Performance Lab in downtown Oklahoma City beginning at 8 p.m. The intimate one-man show will have seating limited to 200 attendees and tickets range from $90 to $100.

The show is being presented by Tres Amigos Productions, which has in the past sponsored musical performances at UCO’s Jazz Lab. Oklahoma City is Buckingham’s latest stop on a U.S. tour, which will also take him to Kansas, Arkansas, Tennessee and six other states before the end of 2012. His tour features music from throughout his career including Fleetwood Mac hits such as “Never Going Back Again,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “Tusk” as well as songs from his solo career, including his critically acclaimed 2011 album, “Seeds We Sow.” The tour has garnered praise for Buckingham’s scaled back and nuanced performance with Rolling Stone Magazine saying that it showcased “some of the most thrilling and satisfying moments of his career.”

On his personal website Buckingham, speaking about his current tour says “As I’ve grown as an artist, I’ve gotten more and more in touch with my center and that center is voice and guitar.

Over time it has become increasingly vital to express more with less; that is my touchstone now, and the embodiment of that philosophy is what will be largely represented in the new show.”

Buckingham was conducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and has been list-

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ed among Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 100 guitarists of all time holding the number 100 spot.

Buckingham’s tour will wrap up next month but both Buckingham himself and Fleetwood Mac band mate Stevie Nicks have stated in interviews with trade magazines that a reunion is likely during 2013 with a tour and possibly a new album.

UCO’s Academy of Contemporary Music is modeled on and partnered with the original ACM in Surrey, England and was brought to UCO by Scott Booker, manager of the Oklahoma psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips.

Booker is now Executive director of the ACM. Because of its unique focus the ACM offers an educational experience that can’t be found anywhere else in America. Classes at the ACM are taught by working musicians and music industry professionals in an attempt to create the most “real world” educational experience possible. Internationally known musicians such as Ben Folds of the Ben Folds Five, Roger Daltry of the Who and most recently Mark Volman of The Turtles have all stopped in Oklahoma to conduct classes for the students of the ACM. The ACM offers students an Associate of Applied Science degree programs in Music Performance (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals), Music Production, and Music Business as well as a Bachelor of Applied Technology with an area of concentration in Contemporary Music.

Those interested in attending Buckingham’s concert can call 405-340-8552 for ticket information.

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Good morning, fellow students. Are you aware of what grand spectacle is about to take place this morning?

Yesterday was quite possibly the greatest holiday of all time: Halloween; the single day of the year where nearly every girl clads herself in some slutty costume and proceeds to parade around the city. As she marches from bar to party, party to gathering, she is probably unaware of what the morning will bring.

The sun rises, and friends, it is the most entertaining parade of the year: The Walk of Shame. The Playboy bunnies and slutty nurses were probably unaware that, at some point, their wonderful night would end. And as they hopped in boys’ cars and shuttle themselves back to the lair, it probably did not occur to them that the sun would again rise.

As the streets are littered with beer cans and throw up (at least in the lovely corner of the world where I live), zombie-like forms emerge from the fog, staggering across your lawn.

It’s almost like the beginning of a really bad horror film, except it’s hilarious.

What I’m saying is, grab your coffee and join me on my porch, watching the nurses, the convicts, and the sailors scuttle down the street. Some are missing shoes, some have tattered tutus, but my favorite to look for is the Walk of Famer.

You’ll notice this person by the fact that no matter the condition they’re

in, their head is held high. They do not stagger aboard the Struggle Bus; they walk tall and full of pride to advertise how awesome their Halloween was.

This is why it’s my single favorite holiday of the entire year, the clear defiance of this person lights up my morning.

Now, you could insinuate that my life is sad if this is the highlight of my week, but to that I say, you could be right. Except the highlight of my week was actually being surprised with Halloween concert tickets, so there.

Carry on, fellow Bronchos, carry on. Please take a time out from your life to enjoy in the spoils of your Halloween candy which you bought for yourself and not for trick-or-treaters.

Enjoy watching your peers wander down the street in the zombie-like state of after-ween.

Disclaimer: Once again, I do not care if you do or do not wear a slutty costume. I fully support you in whatever adventurous costume you deem worthy of yourself, I really do. I myself have a costume for every individual event I attend on the holiday, so why should I care what you’re wearing?

However, I do use the slutty costume as a basis for most Halloween-related articles because it is a fact that most women I know of do, in fact, enjoy dressing in the least amount of clothing possible.

Happy After-ween!

CENTRAL GETS SPOOKY

November 2-4 UCO Jazz Lab Performance - November 2 The UCO Jazz Lab presents Shortt Dogg, a blues and soul musician. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7. For more information about the UCO Jazz Lab or the performance, call 405-359-7989 or visit www.ucojazzlab.com.

Edmond 5K Run - November 3 The first annual Edmond 5K Run will take place this Saturday at Mitch Park. The Run is a fundraising event promoting the awarenemess of the plight of children in Africa.

The race is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-race day registration is $20 and race-day registration is $25. To register for the race or donate, visit www.edmondrun.org.

UCO Homecoming Game - November 3 The UCO Bronchos will take on the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Wantland Stadium. This is the Bronchos’ homecoming game. The game begins at 2 p.m., with a parade at 10 a.m. and tailgating beforehand. Students can get in free with a valid UCO I.D.

Children parade through the Nigh University Center during the Child Study Center’s annual Halloween costume parade, Wednesday, Oct. 31. Photo by Aliki Dyer, The Vista

News

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2012 Election

Oklahoma State Question

Contributions by the UCO American Democracy Project

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Summary

State Question 758

This measure amends the State Constitution. It amends Section 8B of Article 10. The measure deals with real property taxes, also called ad valorem taxes.

These taxes are based on several factors. One factor is the fair cash value of the property.

The measure changes the limits on increases in fair cash value. Now, increases

are limited to 5 percent of fair cash value in any taxable year.

The measure changes the cap on increases to 3 percent for some property. The 3 percent cap would apply to homestead exempted property. The cap would also apply to agricultural land.

The measure also removes obsolete language.

If passed, this ballot measure would limit the amount that county assessors could only increase the ad valorem tax (property tax) on homestead or agriculture exempted property by 3 percent (or the rate of inflation, whichever is less) rather than the current 5 percent.

Plainly speaking, this subject is about taxes. The measure would remove annual increase in property taxes.

County assessors are raising valuations without regard to the actual market

value of the home. In many cases, the county assessors seem to have utilized the 5 percent max as an automatic increase. Lowering the maximum annual increase will better control property taxes.

However, counties and school districts depend primarily on property tax revenue for their operating budgets.

Setting an arbitrary limit on annual assessment valuations could be harmful.

State Question 759 This measure adds a new section to the State Constitution. It adds Section 36 to Article II. The measure deals with three areas of government action. These areas are employment, education and contracting.

In these areas, the measure does not allow affirmative action programs. Affirmative action programs give preferred treatment based on race, color or gender.

They also give preferred treatment based on ethnicity or national origin. Discrimination on these bases is also not permitted.

The measure permits affirmative action in three instances:

1. When gender is a bonafide qualification, it is allowed.

2. Existing court orders and consent decrees that require preferred treatment will continue and can be followed.

3. Affirmative action is allowed when needed to keep or obtain federal funds.

The measure applies to the State and its agencies. It applies to counties, cities and towns. It applies to school districts.

It applies to other State subdivisions.

The measure applies only to actions taken after its approval by the people.

If passed, the measure will ban Affirmative Action in Oklahoma with regards to public employment, education, and contracting.

Affirmative Action is a measure created to ensure against the discrimination of an individual’s race, gender, religion, or national origin when involving employment and education.

The policy also helps diversity and breaks stereotypes.

It is argued since America’s outlook on all races, cultures, and gender have become more balanced and positive whether the measure is needed.

Also, reverse discrimination is a risk of Affirmative Action, which would cancel out the intentions of the policy.

State Question 762 This measure amends Section 10 of Article 6 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

It changes current law, decreasing the power and authority of the Governor by removing the Governor from the parole process for persons convicted of certain offenses defined as nonviolent offenses.

It enlarges the power and authority of the Pardon and Parole Board by authorizing that Board, in place of the Governor, to grant parole to persons convicted of certain offenses defined as nonviolent offenses.

The Legislature defines what offenses are nonviolent offenses and the Legislature may change that definition.

The measure authorizes the Pardon

and Parole Board to recommend to the Governor, but not to itself grant, parole for persons convicted of certain offenses, specifically those offenses identified by law as crimes for which persons are required to serve not less than 85 percent of their sentence prior to being considered for parole and those designated by the Legislature as exceptions to nonviolent offenses. For those offenses for which persons are required to serve a minimum mandatory period of confinement prior to being eligible to be considered for parole, the Pardon and Parole Board may not recommend parole until that period of confinement has been served.

The measure would give the pardon and parole board the power to assign parole in non-violent cases. This would relieve the governor of this duty.

Oklahoma is the only state where the governor must approve every parole.

Proponents say that relieving the governor of this responsibility could save the state $40 million in the next ten years.

In 2007, a study found an average delay

of one hundred days in the governor’s review of paroles. This resulted in an average extra cost of $4,700 per inmate.

Recent legislation has increased the experience and expertise to become a member of the board.

Others argue that the policy would create a lack of accountability and oversight of the pardon and parole board.

State Question 764 This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It adds a new Section 39A to Article 10. It would allow the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to issue bonds. Any bonds issued would be used to provide a reserve fund for the Board.

The fund would be a reserve fund for certain water resource and sewage treatment funding programs. The fund could only be used to pay other bonds and obligations for the funding programs. The

bonds could only be issued after other monies and sources are used for repayment. The bonds would be general obligation bonds. Not more than Three Hundred Million Dollars worth of bonds could be issued. The Legislature would provide the monies to pay for the bonds.

The Legislature would provide for methods for issuing the bonds. The Legislature would provide for how the fund is administered.

The measure would allow the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to issue bonds to create a reserve fund. According to reports, the fund would be reserved for water resource and sewage treatment programs.

The policy is designed to enhance fi-

nancial assistance programs that provide affordable loans to communities for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Opponents of the measure feel it would create up to $300 million in new debt.

State Question 765 The measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It abolishes the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, the Oklahoma Commission of Human Services and the position of Director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. These entities were created under different names by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of Article 25 of the Oklahoma Constitution and given duties and responsibilities related to the care of the aged and needy.

The measure repeals these sections of the Constitution and consequently, removes the power of the Commission of

Human Services to establish policy and adopt rules and regulations. Under the measure, the Legislature and the people by initiative petition retain the power to adopt legislation for these purposes.

The measure adds a provision to the Constitution authorizing the Legislature to create a department or departments to administer and carry out laws to provide for the care of the aged and the needy.

The measure also authorizes the Legislature to enact laws requiring the newly created department or departments to perform other duties.

If approved, the legislation would eliminate the nine-member commission currently leading the Department of Human Services (DHS) under constitutional authority and replace it with four advisory boards created by legislation last session. .

Also, the governor would be granted the authority to hire and fire the executive director of DHS, a power currently granted to the commission.

If denied, the nine-member commission, who are appointed to nine- year terms by the governor, would remain in control of DHS. Proponents of the measure say DHS as it stands can no longer function appropriately due to numerous scandals involving the agency.

Opponents feel lawmakers will take advantage of DHS and use it for their own gains.

State Question 766 This measure amends Section 6A of Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

At present that section exempts some intangible personal property from ad valorem property taxation. This measure would exempt all intangible personal property from ad valorem property taxation.

An ad valorem property tax is a tax imposed upon the value of property.

Intangible Personal Property is property whose value is not derived from its physical attributes, but rather from what it represents or evidences.

Intangible Personal Property which

is still currently taxed but would not be taxed if the measure is adopted, includes items such as:  • patents, inventions, formulas, designs, and trade secrets;  • licenses, franchise, and contracts;  • land leases, mineral interests, and insurance policies;  • custom computer software; and trademarks, trade names and brand names.

If adopted, the measure would apply to property taxation starting with the tax year that begins on Jan. 1, 2013.

Ad valorem tax is based upon the value of personal property or real estate tax.

Intangible personal property is assets that one can own and transfer, but have no physical substance. Patents, licenses, and trademarks would be examples of this type of property.

The measure would exempt intangible

personal property from this type of taxation.

Proponents say the measure would lift the tax burden off small businesses and spur growth.

Others argue the lost funds will have a negative economic impact on schools.

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HOMECOMING

Bronchos welcome Southwest Baptist

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Whitt Carter

Staff Writer Fresh off a 56-25 rout over MIAA foe Lincoln, UCO returns home for two straight games to close out the year, beginning with a homecoming affair with Southwest Baptist Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wantland Stadium.

The Bronchos raced out to a big lead last Saturday and rode the coattails of junior running back Josh Birmingham. Birmingham totaled 395 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns, shattering the old record (312 yards, Joe Aska) and moving

up closer on the all-time list.

It wasn’t just Birmingham though.

The entire Bronchos unit played well, probably their best outing of the year. Junior QB Adrian Nelson had a solid afternoon, throwing for 220 yards and a score with no turnovers.

Defensively, the Bronchos switch to a 3-4 has really come along. Defensive coordinator Russ Pickett’s unit has played better each week, and the Broncho defense is looking to close the year strong on that side of the ball.

Southwest Baptist rolls into Edmond with a record of 1-8. This is

the second time in four years that the Bronchos have hosted the Bearcats as a homecoming guest. In 2009, Southwest Baptist spoiled UCO’s homecoming, as they waltzed into Wantland Stadium and left with a 31-23 victory.

This is also the Bearcats’ first season in the MIAA and it has been almost as cruel as the Bronchos.

SWBU has lost five straight games, after beating Missouri Southern 1613. The Lions were UCO’s season opening opponent and beat the Bronchos 25-20.

Dan Connors leads the Bearcats on offense, as he has thrown for

1,408 yards and nine touchdowns thus far.

Wideout Drew Lauderdale is one of the MIAA’s top pass catchers. Lauderdale has racked up 64 catches for 621 yards and five touchdowns and ranks second in the MIAA in catches per game (7.1).

The Bearcats struggle on offense however, as they rank last in the conference in total offense per outing at 291 YPG. Although, defensively SWBU can play a little bit.

The Bearcats rank seventh in total defense and fourth in pass defense, giving up only 199 yards per game

through the air.

Alongside homecoming, this weekend is the celebration of past alumni at UCO. Former athletes will be inducted into the UCO Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday at halftime.

Some of those include former UCO football All-American Johnnie Jones, wrestling national champion Todd Drake, soccer standout Sally (Holmes) Tinga and many more.

Kickoff is at 2 p.m. at Wantland Stadium as the Bronchos look for their third victory and second in a row.

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Sports Editor Timeout. The Miami Heat are better. What?

When did this happen? Why? They aren’t supposed to get better, they’re supposed to have been lucky to win last season and their time was over, it’s our time.

This team wasn’t even supposed to win last summer, the Thunder were a better team and had the talent to beat the Heat. The forecast never said Heat, only Thunder in Oklahoma City in June during the NBA Finals.

Strangely enough, the Thunder have lost to the eventual NBA champion in each of the last three seasons, the only three seasons our favorite group of guys from Bricktown have been in the playoffs. The Lakers , the Mavericks and the Heat have defeated Oklahoma City respectively, the last three versions of the NBA Playoffs. The Heat doing it in The Finals in only five games, after the Thunder won the first game and the world thought we had arrived.

Now all of the sudden we, Oklahoma City, finds ourselves in an awkward position of having to prove to the entire world that we haven’t taken any steps backward and are in fact a better team. A special thanks to James Harden for what he did here, however, I hope you find a nice television in Houston to watch next summer’s edition of The Finals.

In an offseason in which the Heat and the Mavericks and the Lakers all “Got better,” the Thunder, according to some, made the biggest mistake of their young history and traded away Harden.

Umm, not exactly.

Miami is better, this we now know. Dallas is better it appears, despite losing a Hall of Fame

point guard and a thrilling, sixth man of the year winner of their own. The Mavericks ran through the Lakers on Tuesday night, literally, Elton Brand ran through Pau Gasol on a play and emphatically made a statement that Dallas is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Dallas beat L.A. 99-91 and now for a moment some of the attention will be shifted away from Oklahoma City and our front office moves, and focused on the Lake show and how they acquired some pretty hefty players and suddenly they might not be the least bit a better team.

When speaking of the upper-echelon of teams in the NBA, these four teams are always going to be in the argument. Alongside, Chicago and maybe Boston, there aren’t really any other teams that are serious contenders this season. San Antonio is always a contender whether serious or not, usually not talking about them fuels the Spurs to a number one seed in the playoffs, but we’ll find out tonight whether or not they have a team worth mentioning.

Halloween means one thing in my household, and that is that it’s basketball season.

And with that comes all sorts of thundering up. The rollercoaster of a season in which each and every week the media will flip-flop

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Men’s Basketball Preview: 2012-13

UCO Men’s Basketball players practice at Hamilton Field House, Oct. 30, 2012. Photo by Cyn Sheng Ling, The Vista

Whitt Carter

Staff Writer UCO basketball is back and expectations are right where they usually are.

Nine newcomers and several returning players line the Bronchos’ roster, as they ready for their inaugural season in the MIAA. The Bronchos, coming off of a 16-

11 campaign in 2011-2012, were selected seventh by the coaches and eighth by the media in the MIAA pre-season polls, which were released last week.

“We definitely feel a little disrespected and I guess we will have to earn our respect in this new league,” said UCO head coach Terry Evans, who is in his 11th year at the helm.

“It’s a tough conference but I feel

good about our team and we’re excited to see what we can do.”

Evans returns two starters in senior forwards Josh Davis and Spencer Smith.

Davis, a Star Spencer native, averaged 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds last season after transferring in from Cameron.

In his first season after transferring over from Northern Oklahoma,

Smith really came on late in the season and finished totaling 8.7 points and 3.1 boards per contest.

As Evans welcomes a host of newcomers, the Bronchos’ style of play will likely be different than past years. Fans can expect a bigger ball club from UCO, that will try to use its advantage inside to outrebound opponents, a place where Central hasn’t been as strong in recent years.

The Bronchos will benefit from two new faces that will help out inside in 2012-2013.

Junior forward Josh Gibbs comes in from Sam Houston State, where he redshirted last season. The 6-foot-5 Gibbs played first at Butler County CC where he averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game in two years. Gibbs brings a strong presence on the boards and is a solid defender in the post, something UCO has lacked as of late.

Freshman forward Cal Andrews will play an inside-out role in his first year for UCO. Andrews was an All-State selection at Washington High School last year and can score it from the perimeter and in the post.

“We’re going to be big this year,” said Evans. “We’ll be able to rebound the ball better than we have and we think it will give us a better chance to win.”

However, Evans does return a plethora of guards for this season.

No starters return, but the Bronchos will have a deep backcourt this winter, likely to be led by senior G/F June Carter.

Carter sat out last season, but will be the Bronchos’ best player in the 2012-2013 season. The Millwood native averaged 5.4 points and 4 rebounds two years ago as a starter on UCO’s 30-4 club that reached the Sweet 16.

Alongside Carter will be several youngsters that will be making their debuts in bronze and blue.

Sophomore guard Seth Heckart will see a lot of time this year, after redshirting last year. Heckart is the team’s top perimeter shooter and will give the Bronchos stability in terms of ball handling and defense in the backcourt.

Junior guard Christian Huffman comes to UCO ready to contribute right away. Huffman is a 6-foot-5 guard that can score in a variety of ways and gives the Bronchos length on the defensive end.

Transfer guards Nic Combs and Jamell Cormier come in as potential big-time scorers for Evans this season. Combs, who last played at Troy, is one of the more pure scorers on the Bronchos ball club, while Cormier will likely start at point guard due to his solidity in all facets on the offensive end.

The Bronchos open up their year next Wednesday in an exhibition contest at Oklahoma. The day after, UCO will play their second preseason contest at Oklahoma City University, before officially opening their year at Hamilton Field House against Southwest Christian on Nov. 15.

Balanced attack to lead women’s basketball teams in the country in Northeastern State.

Harper produced double-doubles in two of those meetings.

Sports Editor Fuxa also averaged 11 points per game, but The UCO Women’s Basketball team took her junior season was 2010-11 before sitting to the court for the first time this season in out last season with an injury. Three seniors an exhibition game against Oklahoma Bap- for the Bronchos averaging 11 plus and each tist University in Shawnee, Okla. on Tuesday with at least five rebounds per game could be night. a dominant trio this season.

The Bronchos season officially gets under“We need them,” Hardaker said. Fuxa and way on Saturday, Nov. 10 in San Antonio, Hamilton sat out the exhibition game on TuesTexas as part of the St. Mary’s Classic which day night still recovering from injury. Harper features matchups with the University of was the left to lead the team and did so, grabMinnesota-Duluth and Cameron University. bing six points, six rebounds, one block and Seventh year head coach Guy Hardaker won’t one steal. have his group of girls on their home court Injuries plagued the Bronchos last season for the entire first month of the season. OBU as Hardaker lost seven players during the seacomes to Edmond on Dec. 1 for the first home son. game.

Junior Jill Bryan is another leader for CenHardaker is 126-55 in six years with the tral this season and in Tuesday’s exhibition Bronchos and has a school record leading his led the team with 17 points. Bryan, who welteam to four consecutive 20-win seasons. Last comes her little sister, Hayley Bryan, to the year, Hardaker and the Bronchos went 16-10 team, shot 43 percent from 3-point range last competing as an Independent school. The season while averaging 10.8 points. Jill Bryan move to the Mid-American Intercollegiate saw action in every game as a freshman and Athletic Association has been interesting for after sitting out a season with an injury, came all of UCO sports and should be the same for into her own as a sophomore in 2011-12. the Broncho basketball teams, who both head Jill Bryan is joined in the backcourt by Britto Pittsburg, Kan. on Thursday, Dec. 6 for tany Morgan. The junior guard stands 5-5 but their first game in the new conference. sees the floor as well as anybody and is eager “From the top to the bottom, you can get to lead the Bronchos after missing the end of beat any night,” Hardaker said. Hardaker last season with an injury. Morgan averaged added that he thought they had only played 9.8 points per game with almost four assists an MIAA school three times in his seven years in 19 games before the injury. at UCO. “Jill and Brittany will do well as leaders,” The Bronchos come to the court this year Hardaker said speaking about his starting with three seniors, Savannah Hamilton, guards.

Courtney Harper and Alyssa Fuxa. Hamilton Hardaker will get action from three other is a fifth-year senior who will provide value to returning players in Rachel New, Chelsea the Bronchos in more than one way. The six- Robinson and Chelsi Dennis. New started in foot guard scores down low as well as shoots Tuesday night’s game and scored nine points from the outside. Hamilton led the team in and three steals. The junior guard averaged PARADE ROUTE scoring as a junior with 12.0UCO pointsHOMECOMING per game just 2.5 points last season but is a fast, upand rebounding with 7.2. tempo athlete who can pace the Bronchos.

Harper was right behind Hamilton with Robinson scored 13 points in the pre-season 11.2 points per game. Scoring in double dig- opener and averaged 3.1 points per game last its in 15 games, Harper started in 16 games season as a freshman. Dennis also averaged and played in all 26. The 5-10 forward had three points per game last year in her freshtwo solid showings against one of the best man season.

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Four freshmen saw action in their first opportunity on Tuesday. Whitney Dunn started the game and McKenzie Solberg joined her on the floor shortly after and the two each had eleven points.

“McKenzie Solberg is opening my eyes every day. She needs to learn to make good decisions on every possession though too,” Hardaker said. Solberg added a team-high nine

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UCO Women’s Basketball player Rachel New (2), drives against a Lindenwood player last season. Photo provided

rebounds. Jordan Ward added nine points and four steals and Audra Harris was two for three with four points.

“This is a good chance for the freshmen, I’m really pleased with that class,” Hardaker said.

UCO trailed 6-0 on Tuesday night before a few baskets gained the Bronchos a lead in which they never relinquished. UCO won 9452.

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Returning from injury with a purpose Whitt Carter

Staff Writer Britney Morgan has been a point guard for as long as she can remember.

She’s also been a winner and a leader, and injuries aren’t going to change that.

Morgan, a junior guard from Pawnee, missed the final seven games of last season after suffering a knee injury.

Before that, Morgan was the catalyst for UCO on the offensive end, as she finished 2011-2012 averaging 9.8 points, 3.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals.

But that didn’t stop Morgan from contributing to the success of Guy Hardaker’s team. Her role may have changed, but it was still the same #5 helping lead her team.

“It was really hard as an individual to sit on the sidelines, knowing that you can’t do anything,” said Morgan. “My priorities changed, but I knew it was my job to get healthy and help support my team in anyway possible.”

Morgan wasn’t the only injured player, as several other Bronchos went down to season-ending injuries, which helped see the game from a different angle.

“It helped us see our roles on the team in a greater perspective,” Morgan said.

Although Morgan and a few other

starters weren’t on the court, they still saw success from youngsters who were forced to step up in their absence.

“Last year was huge for some girls to get to show and earn their roles on the team. Chelsea (Robinson) and others worked hard and now have floor experience,” said Morgan. “They’re more confident in their abilities and they’ll be able to do great things.”

This Broncho group is a tight-knit one, no doubt. Morgan will tell you that all day long. So, the injuryridden season wasn’t too much to overcome.

But rest assure, these girls- especially Morgan- are ready to get back out there. Not only that, but they feel that they have a chance to be more successful than in recent years.

What makes them feel that way?

It’s simple, confidence in each other.

“What has helped me more than anything is my teammates,” said Morgan. “I’ve made just as many, if not more, mistakes as anyone on this team, but they’re always there to pick me up and tell me to shake it off.”

As this group regroups for another high-expectation season, the focus is on one thing: utilizing talent.

“We have such a talented group,” said Morgan. “We’ve got speed, which can make us a very successful team.”

However, for this team to be most

Conference Finals this weekend

UCO Women’s Basketball player, Britney Morgan, poses at Hamilton Field House, Oct. 30, 2012. Photo by Cyn Sheng Ling, The Vista

successful, Morgan will have to move to a new spot on the floor, as she will play more at the off-guard or the 2-guard this season, a spot that she isn’t so familiar with. However, to her, it’s close enough.

“I’ll be seeing more of an outside guard role this year. I’m more than

confident in our other point guards’ abilities,” said Morgan.

“But you can bet I’ll still be yelling and helping get everyone in the right spot.”

Spoke like not only a true-point guard, but a genuine leader.

Women’s Basketball November Wichita State-4 Oklahoma State-7

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January

Oklahoma Baptist-1

Missouri Western-3

Pittsburg State 6

Washburn-5 Truman State-10

Minnesota Duluth-10 Southwest Baptist-8 Cameron-11 Midwestern State-19 Angelo State-17 Texas Woman’s-18 Ark. Fort Smith-29 Southern Nazarene-20

Soccer wins first round

Lindenwood-12 Northeastern-16 Emporia State-27 Fort Hays State-30

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MIAA Women’s Soccer Semi-finals

Central Missouri

The UCO Women’s Soccer team won their first round matchup with Missouri Southern in the MIAA Conference tournament on Tuesday afternoon.

The Bronchos got goals from four different girls to propel them to a 4-0 victory. The Lions were unable to get a goal past Meagan Burke, who recorded her ninth shutout of the season.

The leading scorer in the MIAA only had two looks at the net. Megan Stueve came into the postseason averaging 1.59 points per game for Missouri Southern.

Senior forward Brittni Walker was tied for second in that same category.

Though Walker did not score in her final home game at Tom Thompson Soccer Field, her leadership paved the way for the Bronchos.

Kate Foran put Central on top with a goal at the 7:35 mark in the first half. The sophomore from Wichita Falls, Texas now has three goals this season.

Stephanie Fleig assisted on the goal.

Caitlin Bond scored the second goal at the 29:36 mark in the first half. The freshman has stepped up this year, recording her fourth goal of the season on an unassisted shot.

Just under two minutes into the second half and Alyssa Anderson scored her sixth goal of the season. Elle Aston added another with only six minutes to play.

The Bronchos advance to the semi-finals to take on Fort Hays State, the sixth seed in the tournament, Friday at 6 p.m. in Warrensburg, Mo. The winner of that contest will face the winner of number one Central Missouri and the fourth-ranked Riverhawks from Northeastern State Univeristy.

Friday, 3 p.m.

Northeastern State Fort Hays State Friday, 6 p.m.

Central Oklahoma

Championship Game Sunday, TBA