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THURSDAY • September 06, 2012
THE PARTIES ARE JUST GETTING
STARTED by Luke Loftiss, Contributing Writer
Presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates after speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Throughout last week, amidst heavy rains, flooding and power outages along the gulf coast caused by Hurricane Isaac, the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) was held, and on Tuesday, August 28, in Tampa, Fla., former Massachusetts Governor and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney received the Republican Party’s nomination to be the next president of the United States. With the nomination process complete, the convention quickly shifted into campaign mode and attendees were presented with a series of speeches by high profile Republican Party members as well as family and friends of Mr. Romney and a 75-minute uncensored musical performance by Kid Rock whose song “Born Free” is Romney’s campaign theme. On Thursday night, multiple Oscar winner Clint Eastwood took the stage in support of Mitt Romney to deliver a striking indictment of the Obama administration. Eastwood’s speech at the RNC included a one-sided conversation with an empty chair that, Mr. Eastwood explained, seated an apparently invisible President Obama. Eastwood’s unusual performance, which was later revealed to be completely improvised, was seen as a breath of fresh air for convention goers tired of the standard speeches but drew widely divergent reactions for its portrayal of Obama which Eastwood
portrayed as foul mouthed and angry. “What do you mean shut up?” Eastwood asked the empty chair “I’m not going to shut up, it’s my turn.”
“What’s missing is leadership in the
White House.” The Convention also served to introduce Vice Presidential candidate and Romney running mate Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to the American public. Ryan, addressing what was easily the biggest crowd of his career, attacked the Obama White House saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, these past four years we have suffered no shortage of words in the White House. What’s missing is leadership in the White House.” Ryan’s speech was heavily criticized in the media for being exceptionally deceitful. Even Fox News, normally considered a vanguard of right-leaning politics called Ryan out on many of his statements. “Though Ryan insisted that President Obama wants to give all the credit for private sector success to government, that isn’t what the president said. Period,” said Fox News contributor Sally Kohn.
President Barack Obama gestures during his last stop before the Democratic National Convention at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va. Sept. 4, 2012. ( AP Photo/Steve Helber)
With the RNC concluded, the Democratic Party takes the spotlight this week for their convention in Charlotte, NC. The first days of the convention will consist mostly of press conferences and caucuses for groups such as Hispanic, LGBT, senior citizen and women voters. President Obama will address the convention Thursday night. Both San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and Michelle Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday. Both speeches urged the public to reelect President Obama and both contained biographical stories of the speakers’ struggles to achieve the
“I have seen firsthand that being president doesn’t change who you are, it reveals who you are.” American dream. Castro related the story of his orphaned grandmother who came to America as a child, dropped out of school by fourth grade but taught herself
GUN CONTROL
BICYCLE PLAN
BY ALEX CIFUENTES, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
BY LUKE LOFTISS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With the shootings at Aurora, Colo. and near Texas A&M University still weighing on people’s minds, many have renewed their faith in the right to bear arms. Following both of these tragedies, a major spike in requests for gun licenses and guns has been seen throughout the nation. Local gun shop owners have experienced a large increase in traffic, with people looking to purchase firearms. Juliana Keeping of The Oklahoman reported that Miles Hall, founder and president of H&H Shooting Sports Complex has said, “I do not believe it is about gun control and panic buying, I think it has everything to do with fear and (people) wanting to take care of themselves.” This fear of being attacked is not centralized to the locations of both the tragedies in Aurora, Colo. and at Texas A&M University but can even be felt here at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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The city of Edmond’s plans to create a more bicycle friendly environment are moving forward with a special open house Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Community Center to discuss the Edmond Bicycle Master Plan (BMP). This will be the second open house for the BMP with plans to present a draft of the plan to the Edmond City Council on Oct. 8. The BMP is a large-scale project conceived by the Edmond Bicycle Committee (EBC) and approved for funding by the city of Edmond in the spring of 2011. According to the 63-page master plan document, available to the public online at http://edmondok.com/DocumentCenter/ View/1725, the goals of the BMP are to “identify the challenges and barriers to bicycling in the city along with recommended solutions; identify opportunities for development of a city-wide, connected and safe bicycle facility network; and recommend policies, practices, and levels.”
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to read and write in both Spanish and English.“My family’s story isn’t special. What’s special is the America that makes our story possible,” Castro said. Michelle Obama told the crowd and TV audience about the trials both she and her husband had faced “Barack and I were both raised by families who didn’t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable, their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves,” she said. Mrs. Obama later attested to her husband’s integrity saying, “Today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways I never could have imagined, I have seen firsthand that being president doesn’t change who you are, it reveals who you are.” The President is currently on the road campaigning. On Monday, Obama spoke to the United Auto Workers Union, in Ohio, saying, “The middle class is carrying a heavy load in America but Romney doesn’t see it.” Fiscal issues such as unemployment, government spending, taxes, and the national debt are the primary focus of the campaign rhetoric from both sides.
WEST NILE VIRUS BY ADAM HOLT, STAFF WRITER The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed 118 cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. Seven have died due to the illness. The number of diagnosed has eclipsed the previous state record. The former high was 107 cases in 2007. The mosquito-spread pathogen is quickly traveling through the state, even though we are in a drought. Common sense would tell us that less water would cause a lower mosquito population, hence less WNV spread. According to Sherry Meeks, professor of Microbiology, there is a reason for the prevalence of infected mosquitoes. “There is one species that likes a long dry summer,” she said. “Then we had a mild winter, hence there is a higher risk of being exposed.” With last year’s dry summer with the following mild winter, this type of mosquito was able to thrive.
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Opinion
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September 6, 2012 Editorial
Taking a byte out of Apple
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If you were to walk into any college classroom in America and ask every cell phone-wielding person to raise their hand, you would likely find that nearly every person in the room would raise their hand, including the professor. According to a study from Pew Internet & American Life Project, only 12 percent of Americans do not own a cell phone. Of the 88 percent that own a cell phone, 46 percent have a smart phone. The most well recognized smart phone is the Apple iPhone. The research firm Strategy Analytics released a report stating that since the launch of the first iPhone on June 29, 2007, Apple has sold an estimated 250 million iPhones. Apple is clearly at the top of the technology food chain. With an unmistakable product like the iPhone, who could possibly live up to Apple’s innovation? The answer, decided by a jury last week, is not Samsung. Apple filed claims against Samsung for violations of many of Apple’s patents on its iPad and iPhone. The California jury found that Samsung had violated Apple’s patents and recommended that Samsung pay Apple approximately $1 billion.
The case between Apple and Samsung brings up some interesting questions about the future of the cell phone industry. Apple’s lean towards dominant control over the industry and their recent chastising of Samsung, for a similarity in products, are signs that Apple may soon be “THE” electronic supplier in the future. Though Apple has a variety of competitors, most are less acknowledged and lack the luster that Apple presents. In fact, Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 12. With a speculated on-sale date of Sept. 21, many tech experts are estimating that between 6 million and 10 million new iPhones will be sold within the first two weeks of its release. As a member of a “pro-Apple” family, a fan of Apple products in general, and an iPhone user, I am, by no means, calling for Apple to loosen up its reins on the world of technology. As a matter of fact, I am waiting impatiently for Apple to reveal the design and features of the new iPhone. However, I cannot help but wonder what is in store for Apple in the future. With control of most of the market, and products in the hands of the majority of Americans, what will happen
if Apple’s success takes a turn for the worse? Strategy Analytics’ report stated that Apple earned an estimated $150 billion on iPhone sales alone. Their profits are growing rapidly, and Apple’s stock is at one of the highest prices in the NASDAQ stock exchange, following closely behind Google. It seems that the only place that Apple can go is up. But with an unsteady economy and ever-changing technology, Apple could be nearing its peak. For now, it is hard to envision a world absent of Apple products, especially so close to the release of a brand new one. As to the future of Apple, we’ll just have to watch and wait.
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What do you think of gun control? Should we have open carry? DEREK WIKEL
ADE AMUDA
ASHLEY LABAT
DAVASAI YOUNG
Pharmacy-Senior
Kinesiology-Junior
Forensic Science/Psychology-Freshman
Psychology-Freshman
“It’s okay. No, guns should be concealed.”
“I feel in Oklahoma, we already had too many mistakes. Gun law will bring more harm.”
“I don’t like it. Like having a gun, it makes it more violent.”
“No, I don’t think it’s safe.”
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September 6, 2012 Opinion
Little Miss
SUNSHINE By Kara Stewart Failure
A summer that refuses to end A Los Angeles County Firefighter helicopter drops water on a wildfire burning through 3,600 acres of the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012 near Glendora, Calif. It could be a week before firefighters can contain the blaze because of high temperatures and rugged terrain in thick brush that hasn’t burned in a couple of decades. California is not the only state dealing with unusually high temperatures and dry conditions. 100-degree days have reemerged in Oklahoma and all of the state’s counties are currently under the burn ban. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Campus Cook Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes Makes 12, 4” pancakes
Ingredients: • 1 cup of finely processed rolled oats • ¾ cup of skim milk • 1 large egg • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
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3 tsp of baking powder ¼ tsp of salt 1 tbsp of apple butter 1 cup of chopped tart apple 1 tsp of cinnamon
Directions: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Then carefully add milk, eggs, oil, apple butter, and small chopped apple pieces. Stir till mixture is a smooth, liquidy batter. Bring a sprayed large skillet to a mediumlow heat. Allow skillet to warm up, then add 1/3 cup of batter to skillet. Watch for bubbles to rise, then flip pancake. Let it cook for another 30-50 seconds. The aroma from these pancakes will bring your loved ones to the table with anxious stomachs. Enjoy!
What, exactly, is failure? How do you measure it? For me, at least, failure is that bottomless pit you fall into right before graduation. Suddenly, you begin questioning your major, your relationships, every decision you’ve made since the seventh grade, and before you know it—you’re fired. To be perfectly honest, losing my job doesn’t feel like a failure. In fact, it feels like one of the best things to have happened to me all year long. Of course, this could be the hangover talking, but somehow I doubt that. Ever since I was old enough to hold the flashlight while my dad diligently fixed everything I ever broke, my dad has told me to find something I love and never let it go. For the most part, I think I’ve done well at this. I have discovered a love for reading and writing, which led me into my two majors. I discovered a love for animals, which dictates my volunteer time, and a love for good company, which consumes any free time I come across. I seriously did not love my job. While I should be well into a tub of Ben & Jerry’s, wiping my smudged mascara on ratty sweatpants, I’m two weeks ahead in my online classes and brainstorming ideas for my Winterglow committee. I’ve made the decision to cut in half the gregarious
amount of caffeine I consume, and, bad-knee willing, start training for marathons again. In short: this so-called failure has made me incredibly happy. I should be crying about the bills that are due in two weeks, filing away every spare penny on the sidewalk and vowing to eat only Ramen noodles, but I’m not. Maybe I should roll into class looking like a hot mess, but I won’t. You won’t see me frequenting parties or drinking away my sorrows because I’ve discovered that I don’t really have any. This failure feels more and more like the most epic of wins. Why waste your time on something that seriously cramps your attitude? After two years slaving away for unethical people, I discovered my own ethics took a slight curve. I needed copious amounts of caffeine just to make it through, and the worst part of all? I believed that that was what being a responsible adult was all about. Maybe it is, but maybe it isn’t. Honestly, failure, to me, seems more like letting yourself down. Sure, I wasn’t planning on being jobless at the very summit of my senior year, but now I have a thousand open doors to choose from, and that doesn’t seem like a failure at all.
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by Emily Leahey
Letter to the editor The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, with a maximum of 150 words, and must include the author’s printed name, title, major, classification and phone number. Exceptions on size may be granted as space allows. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-5209, or deliver in person to the editor in the Communications Building, Room 131. Letters can also be e-mailed to vistauco@gmail.com.
September 3, 2012 - A letter regarding the “Little Miss Sunshine” column I would first of all like to commend your attempt at writing an opinion column for The Vista; but unfortunately it is solely an attempt, not an accomplishment. I am all for the empowerment of women. Intelligent, creative females attend UCO in the masses and their opinion should be heard more often. When I picked up the first Vista paper of the summer, I was delighted to see that another female had been chosen to write an opinion piece, hoping that it would be more consistent than the previous female columnist. I was disappointed to say the least, but I was not going to bypass your writing altogether based on your first submission. I gave your column multiple attempts to regain my respect, but in the end you failed miserably. In all honesty, this is the first letter I have sent to the editor because I have had no complaint with the paper in any other aspect. I truly believe it is a wonderful university paper and I recommend it to all of my friends, but I
feel that as a woman I have to apologize and warn them about your column so they do not have the notion that I condone your writing. It was a good effort, but I believe that you should consider resigning your position as a columnist and hand over the power to another more educated writer. I am sure you are talented in many other areas, and I think you should direct your attention to another subject besides writing. Do not take this as hate mail or a complaint about you as a person. Take this as a piece of advise and encouragement from another female: educate yourself before you portray your “opinion” for the student community to read. This is not a facebook post. Please increase your vocabulary and stop embarrassing women.
- A disgruntled female student
WEEKEND
LINEUP
September 6 - September 9 Phone Art Exhibit - September 6 The “Cell Phones in Summer” exhibit continues throughout the weekend. The art gallery features photos and videos captured on cell phones. Artspace At Untitled will be hosting the event.
Forever Plaid - September 6-9 Guthrie’s own Pollard Theatre is hosting “Forever Plaid.” The musical focuses on a 1950s all-male singing group called Plaid. Many popular 1950s rock n’ roll songs are featured.
OKC Storytelling Festival - Sept. 6-8 If you are interested in the art of story craft, check out the Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival. Nationally acclaimed storytellers of various styles will unite for presentations, workshops, and performances at the Arts Council Campus at 400 W California Ave.
UCO Jazz Lab Concert - September 8 , 7 p.m. The UCO Jazz Lab is featuring the Michael Summers Band. Tickets are $7. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Call (405) 359-7989 or visit www. ucojazzlab.com for more information.
UCO Women’s Soccer - Sept. 7 & 9 UCO’s women’s soccer will take on Midwestern State University on Friday at Tom Thompson Soccer Field. On Sunday, the lady bronchos will compete against Newman University. Both events are free to UCO students with their student I.D.s.
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Campus News
UCO Artist in Residence, award-winning writer holds reading for English department Lindsey Rickards
Contributing Writer Allison Hedge Coke read some of her poetry and prose at UCO September 4, 2012. The reading was sponsored by the UCO English Department and held in the Liberal Arts Building. Coke read her memoir, poems, and a work of fiction to an audience of over 60 colleagues, students and friends. “She has an amazing ability to bring others into her personal life experiences through her work,” Dr. David Macey, chair of the English department, said. A reception and book signing followed the reading to celebrate UCO’s Artist in Residence 2012-2013. The Artist in Residence is a Master in Fine Arts Program that has been at UCO for more than 20 years. Hired as full time faculty members the artists are liaisons to creative writers and teach classes at UCO for one school year. Coke is a multi-genre writer, poet, activist Allison Hedge Coke, UCO’s Artist in Residence, read many of her personal works and artist who was born in Texas and grew Tuesday in the Liberal Arts Building. Coke has won a variety of awards for her writ- up in North Carolina, Canada, and the Great
Plains. Coke is an editor and publisher who also worked in theater, television, and film. “She is very busy but does everything very well and remains committed,” Macey said. Coke has traveled the world as a featured performer in many international poetry festivals. She has also traveled to serve as a visiting writer and lecturer to several universities. Coke has written many books and poems, which have impacted society. Coke’s long poem “The Year of the Rat” is being made into a ballet while her best-selling book “Blood Run” led to the protection of a mound city remains in the creation of South Dakota’s first state park in 50 years. Coke has received state and regional artistic and literary grants as well as multiple excellence-in-teaching awards. She has taught creative writing, literature, cultural philosophy, Native American Studies and other courses to students ranging from pre-school to university levels. Coke has also been a United Nations Presenting Speaker and a Delegate to the United Nations Women in Peacemaking Conference. “She is a great teacher who does an amazing amount of work,” Macey said.
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Yosemite visitors may be affected by Hantavirus Josh Wallace
Staff Writer As students dive head deep into their studies during the fall semester, the summer vacations they embarked upon become fading memories. Whether you spent your vacation kicking back at the lake, cruising around on a road trip, or visiting a national park to get back to nature, most students are now concentrating on their studies. That is unless you were one of the many who chose to visit California’s Yosemite National Park. If that’s the case, maybe your course work should be put on the backburner when compared to your health. The CDC and Yosemite Park are warning visitors that they might have been exposed to the deadly hantavirus. Currently, there have been six confirmed who have contracted the virus, two of which have died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Initially, the 1,700 people were notified that they may have come into contact with the virus, but the figures have been updated to reflect that as many as 10,000 visitors may be at risk. Those at risk stayed in the park in what are called “signature” cabins in one section of the park known as “Curry Village” A release from the CDC added, “An estimated 10,000 persons
Glenn Dean, a National Parks Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, inspects tent cabins for mice entry points at Curry Village at Yosemite National Park. Two more Yosemite National Park visitors have been found with a mouse-borne virus blamed for the deaths of two people, bringing the total number of infections to six, state health officials said. (AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Michael Macor)
stayed in the ‘Signature Tent Cabins’ from June 10 through August 24, 2012, people who stayed in the tents between June 10 and August 24 may be at risk of developing HPS in the next six weeks.” The hantavirus is carried by mice, specifically deer mice in this case, and is spread through the rodent’s saliva, droppings, and urine. The cabins were shut down after the initial cases, as it was found that the mice had nested in between the insulated walls that separated the
dwellings. Exposure to the virus might not manifest into noticeable symptoms for up to six weeks, at which point symptoms similar to the flu will develop. According to the CDC’s website on the virus, symptoms include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, headaches, dizziness, chills, and abdominal problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. “Early medical attention and diagnosis of hantavirus are critical,
we urge anyone who may have been exposed to the infection to see their doctor at the first sign of symptoms and to advise them of the potential of hantavirus,” Yosemite superintendent Don Neubacher said in a statement. Yosemite National Park spokesman, Scott Gediman, told CBSNews that they’ve received a flood of calls, adding, “We’re reaching out and they are reaching out to us, and we are trying in every way shape and form to be transparent
and forthright, we want to tell people this is what we know. The most important thing is the safety of park visitors and employees.” There is no known cure for the virus, but early detection and treatment is the best chance for surviving. This strain of the virus was first detected in an outbreak in 1993, since which the CDC has monitored reported cases. While the headlines throughout the summer, specifically in Oklahoma and Texas, have focused their attention on the outbreak of the West Nile Virus (WNV), the chances of surviving an encounter with WNV are much greater than an encounter with hantavirus. According to CDC information from 2009 to 2012, there have been 4,043 cases of WNV contracted, with 197 deaths, roughly a 4.8 percent mortality rate. From 1993 to 2011, 587 people contracted the hantavirus, with around a 37 percent death rate of those infected. For 2011, 24 people are known to have contracted the virus, half of which died. Yosemite has set up a hotline for those concerned they may be at risk, at 209-372-0822, or you can contact the CDC’s hantavirus hotline at 877-232-3322. For more information on the virus, and it’s symptoms, treatment options and other useful information, visit the CDC’s website at http://www.cdc. gov/hantavirus/
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Recent shootings rekindle Library holds successful donation drive for the Cen- the gun control debate tral OK Humane Society Eric McAdoo
Contributing Writer The first drive for the Central OK Humane Society at UCO wrapped up successfully on Friday. The Human Society is the largest animal protection agency in America. They are against the euthanizing of animals in shelters and provide adoption homes for wayward pets. The Central OK Humane Society receives its animals from the OKC animal shelter. They need donations for pet containers, cleaning supplies and office materials. Emily Brown, an instructional services librarian at UCO, had the idea for the drive at a meeting of the Library Developmental Committee. “After reading some really sad stories about animal abuse and neglect, I decided to get involved with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society,” Brown said. Brown has had animals her entire life and fosters dogs for the organization while they are put up for adoption. The organization is non-profit and relies solely on donations, grants and bequests with no government
funding. “They don’t have a brick-and-mortar shelter, so donations help fosters as well as the organization itself.” With the help of her colleagues Dana Jackson, Habib Tabatabai, Luci Seem, and Anna Griffin, a site was set up in the library to collect needed supplies. “The donations have been hugely generous,” Brown said. “I’ve been told that this is one of the more successful drives the library has hosted.” Amy Shrodes, manager of development at the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, said every donation helps in the endeavor to save the lives of animals in Oklahoma. “Donation drives like the one UCO just did for us are crucial to provide the supplies we need for the animals in our care,” said Shrodes. All donations made are tax deductible and there are always volunteer opportunities for those looking to polish their applications for job interviews or to benefit the local community. “The way we treat our animals is a reflection of how we treat each other,” said Shrodes. For volunteer opportunities or donations, visit www.okhumane.org/volunteer.
“I think more people feel afraid now,” UCO Junior J.T. Hackett said. With so many feeling that violence may lurk around any corner, the number of requests for concealed carry licenses have increased in such volume that the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is barely able to keep up. According to their press release on July 27, 2012, “The OSBI has fielded many inquiries about why gun licensing is taking longer than usual. In April 2012, the bureau’s Self Defense Act (SDA) unit was processing applications without exceptions within 52 days of receipt. In the month of May, processing time increased to 60 days, in early June it surpassed 60 days, and in late June to over 90.” These numbers indicate that Oklahomans are still feeling the effects of these shootings and are looking to firearms to protect themselves. Although Oklahomans do have the right to bear arms, current Oklahoma law restricts concealed carry in various places. “In Oklahoma, a business owner can restrict concealed carry permit holders. (The) desire to carry weapons on campuses…is not permitted under law unless you are an active member of law enforcement, or a permit holder who has also received permission from the president of the university,” Jeffrey Harp, Executive Director of UCO Police Services, said. In addition to the current national focus
on the concealed carry of firearms, Oklahoma has an even larger spotlight on their gun laws, because beginning November, 1 2012, Self-Defense Act License holders will be legally allowed to carry their handguns in a concealed or unconcealed manner, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation website. This new change to the concealed carry law will be sure to bring new trials and tribulations to those enforcing the law, and also the citizens adjusting to the new regulations. “What will be interesting to see, is if people carrying openly creates more challenges for law enforcement responding to calls of a person openly carrying a firearm in a business or a public venue. Police officers who carry, wear a badge…permit holders don’t have a badge that is visible and conveys authority,” Harp said. With the recent shootings, a rise in gun ownership, and new gun regulations, the national focus will be set on gun control. As time passes, the fear of random acts of violence will slowly begin to pass and the nation will begin to heal. “Thinking back to September 11, 2001, the entire country reacted with concern and patriotism. Eleven years later we still have increased security at airports and that day is part of our national identity, but people’s fear of flying is not what it was in the first months afterward,” Harp said.
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A student cycles across campus at UCO, Sept 5, 2012. The city of Edmond is attempting to become more bike-friendly. The city hopes one day bicycling will become a viable mode of transportation within city limits. Photo by Cyn Sheng Ling, The Vista
In a Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, dead mosquitos are lined up waiting to be sorted at the Dallas County mosquito lab in Dallas. Federal health officials said Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 that West Nile virus cases are up 40 percent since last week and may rival the record years of 2002 and 2003. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Edmond is looking to Oklahoma fighting UCO to enhance its a record number of cycling infrastructure West Nile outbreaks
The BMP is a long-term plan with an emphasis on goals at least several years in the future. Funding for the project won’t come exclusively from the city of Edmond. A vote for the issuance of a bond or levy may be in the works to help alleviate the costs as well as petitions for state and federal money. Roadway signage, new bike lanes and the widening of existing bicycle paths are among the many improvements proposed by the master plan, which is estimated will cost $17 million for improvements to more than 124 miles of road. UCO has made its own efforts to improve the campus’ bicycle accessibility and make cycling a more viable form of transportation for students. UCO’s bicycle program Bum-ABike allows students, faculty and staff to borrow bikes free of charge for up to two weeks at a time. Another UCO program, the Cycology bicycle workshop, located in the basement of Murdaugh Hall, offers bicycle repair. Numerous bicycle racks can also be found
across campus and are usually closer to the students’ classrooms and available even when vehicle parking is not. Chip Nolen, Manager of Field Parking Services at UCO, also sits on the BMP committee as a representative of the university. “The city and UCO have a great relationship so we do a wonderful job of keeping each other on the same page. Working in the Transportation and Parking Services department allows me to hear about and see the needs of students. I can then share those observations with the committee as they discuss future plans,” Nolen said. When questioned about what effect the BMP might have on UCO and its students, Nolen said, “Hopefully it will encourage and facilitate more bike riding as a mode of transportation for all students, faculty, and staff, as well as Edmond residents. Some people are a little hesitant to ride their bike in traffic, but more bicycle infrastructure will encourage more and safer bicycle travel.”
Students’ soapbox rants
Mike Dickerson, freshman in Political Science, rants on a podium set up by UCO Debate Team near Broncho Lake, Sept 5, 2012. Photo by Cyn Sheng Ling, The Vista
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If the upcoming winter is mild, there is a possibility next year’s WNV totals could be even higher. Meeks, along with fellow UCO professors Dr. Greg Wilson, Dr. William Caire, and Linda Luna have worked with the virus. Together, they tested small mammals in the Lake Arcadia area for WNV. Not all animals can transmit the virus, which was the subject of the study. For the large majority of people, WNV does not pose much of a threat. “80 percent of those infected show no symptoms,” she said. For those who do become ill, most will see symptoms that mirror other illnesses. “You end up with things like aches and pains, vomiting, sore throat. Very much like a mild flu,” Meeks said. These symptoms come approximately 6-8 days after an infected bite. In rare cases, the virus attacks the central nervous system. Those who fall victim may become confused, have muscle weakness,
and lose consciousness. The hardest hit may fall victim to encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that can lead to coma or death. The portion of the population that is 40 years old and older is most likely to become infected. Meeks feels there is no reason to be fearful. “There’s no reason to panic. Don’t call 911 over a mosquito bite,” she said. She recommends prevention. Insecticide that contains DEET should be used. Wearing long sleeves and pants helps as well. “You just have to stop the bite,” Meeks said. Though the virus was first discovered in Uganda in 1937, it was first seen in the United States in 1999. The outbreak began in New York City. Workers at the Bronx noticed that many of their birds began to die suspiciously. Once tested, the birds were diagnosed with WNV. The popular theory of the virus’ arrival to North America is an infected mosquito or rodent traveled to the continent by airplane or ship.
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EMPLOYMENT
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Sports
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Volleyball
Volleyball takes 2-2 record to Arkansas
UCO Women’s Volleyball team practices at Hamilton Fieldhouse. Photo by Aliki Dyer, The Vista
Whitt Carter
Staff Writer After a frustrating start in their opening two games of the 2012 season, UCO and new head coach, Edgar Miraku, got back on track by beating Arkansas Monticello in four sets and sweeping in-state rival East Central. Youngsters, Carina Emsermann, Barbara Johnson and Juliette Smith, as well as veterans, Morgan Roy and Tate Hardaker, led the Bronchos, who were defeated in two five-set matches on Friday by New Mexico Highlands and Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. This weekend, the Bronchos head to Russellville, Ark. to participate in the Arkansas Tech/Hampton
Inn Spikefest. The Bronchos will play four games, two on Friday and two on Saturday. The Bronchos’ home opener is slated for September 14, when they play host to Fort Hays State. UCO (2-2) vs. McKendree (0-4), Friday, 9:00 a.m. Hailing from Lebanon, Ill., McKendree will travel to Russellville looking for their first victory of 2012. Last weekend, the Bearcats lost all four games at the Truman State/ Days Inn Bulldog Invitational. McKendree fell to tournament-host Truman State in three sets, Minnesota-Duluth in five sets, Ashland University in three sets and Winona State in four sets. The Bearcats finished 10-25 last
season, but posted a 27-12 record in 2010, and return several juniors that saw action two years ago. This will be the first match between UCO and McKendree in the history of both schools. UCO (2-2) vs. Lindenwood (31), Friday, 4:30 p.m. Lindenwood was picked tenth in the MIAA Pre-season poll, after finishing 2011 with a 27-13 record. Entering their first year among the MIAA with UCO, the Lions have gotten off to a fast start, winning three of their first four games at the Drury Classic. Lindenwood was victorious over Kentucky Wesleyan, Cameron University and Newman University, but fell in their last match to tournament host, Drury, in five sets. The Lions, too, are lead by young
players, including freshman Kayla Guyot and sophomore Emma Brydels, who both played important roles for LU last weekend. This will also be the first match between UCO and Lindenwood. UCO (2-2) vs. Arkansas Monticello (0-4), Saturday, 11:00 a.m. For the second weekend in a row, the Bronchos will face the struggling Cotton Blossoms. UCO defeated AMU last Saturday in four sets, winning 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 and 25-18. Jackson led UCO with 13 kills and Ensermann had 43 assists, while Hardaker was solid again, totaling 26 digs. Their star Amy Kleypas, who had 11 kills in the match, paced the Cotton Blossoms, alongside Allison Beardsley’s 24 digs. Megan Peters scored double figure digs in two of the four sets, posting 16 and 14, respectively. Last weekend’s victory was the Bronchos second in as many games all-time against AMU. UCO (2-2) vs. Arkansas Tech (41), Saturday, 5:00 p.m. The Golden Suns are coming off of a solid finish in 2011, after winning the inaugural GAC Conference Championship and advancing to the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament. Arkansas Tech picked up right where they left off in 2011, by winning three of four matches in their first two days of play last weekend at the Christian Brothers University Invitational. The Golden Suns beat West Georgia, Lincoln Memorial and Tiffin University, but lost to Christian Brothers in five sets. Several young performers lead Tech as well. Freshman Kaci Jackson and sophomores Kaitlyn White
and Shannon Channell all played vital roles in the Golden Suns’ three victories this past weekend. Arkansas Tech is well-known as one of the top programs in Division II, as they are 121-27 in the last four years, winning 30 games or more three times. The Bronchos are a career 4-1 against Arkansas Tech, with the last UCO win coming by way of a 3-2 victory in 2009. Players to watch this weekend: UCO: Carina Emsermann (Sr., Setter)The sophomore outside hitter leads the Bronchos in assists, totaling 151 through three games (8.88 per set). Jordan Jacobs (So., Middle Blocker)- After a solid freshman year, Jacobs is right back at it. She is second on UCO’s squad in kills (28) and has a .932 serving percentage. Juliette Smith (So., Middle Backer)- As steady as they come, Smith is one of the Bronchos’ best all-around players. She is tied with Jacobs for second in kills (28) and leads UCO in blocks (20). Opponents: Kayla Guyot, Lindenwood (Fr., Outside Hitter)- Guyot had a successful first weekend as a Lion. The freshman totaled a team-high 50 kills on the weekend, an average of three per set. Sarah Motsinger, Arkansas Tech (Jr., Middle Blocker)- The leader for the Golden Suns. Motsinger leads the team in kills (63) and is fifth in digs (15).Maddie Kelly, McKendree (Jr., Libero)- Kelly led the Bearcats in digs in all four games this past weekend. Kelly totaled 68 digs through the four games.
Soccer
Home opener on the pitch Chris Brannick
Sports Editor The UCO Women’s soccer team heads into the weekend already having won their first two matches of the season, moved up one spot in the latest polls and are looking to defend their home turf. Friday, at 4 p.m., the Bronchos play host to Midwestern State University. The Mustangs from Wichita Falls, Texas are looking to get into the win column this season, after dropping their first two contests. MSU dropped their opener on Friday to Fort Lewis Colorado 0-3, and lost again to Colorado Mesa 1-3 on Sunday as part of the MSU Classic. Last Friday, the UCO defeated St. Mary’s University 3-1 and followed that up on Sunday with a victory over Texas A&M International, a 2-0 shutout. The Bronchos and the Mustangs aren’t strangers by any imagination. MSU is still a member of the Lone
Star Conference. UCO owns a 14-5 all-time record in the series including a 1-0 overtime victory last October. Senior midfielder Summer Grantham drilled in a shot seven minutes into the overtime period to seal what was UCO’s eighth shutout of the season last year. Grantham scored the first goal of the season for the Bronchos last Friday with a shot just six minutes into the game. It took her until Oct. 16 last season to get her first goal, that overtime shot against the Mustangs. UCO will rely on the leadership Grantham and her fellow seniors provide. Brittni Walker, Shayna Kindsvater, Stephanie Fleig and goalkeeper Meagan Burke have all made significant contributions in the Bronchos first two wins. Walker scored on a goal from a Kindsvater assist in the St. Mary’s game. Fleig scored off of a Walker assist in last Sunday’s match with Texas A&M International, and
Burke has stopped six shots in each of those games, while allowing only one goal. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday at Tom Thompson Soccer Field at UCO. This will not be your only chance to watch the Bronchos in action this weekend. Sunday, at 2 p.m., UCO hosts Newman University. Newman is 1-1 on the season, grabbing a 2-0 victory in their season opener against Northwestern Oklahoma State last Thursday. On Sunday, the Jets would come up short after allowing nine goals to Northwest Missouri State. Last season, amidst UCO’s 15game winning streak, the Bronchos knocked off Newman 2-0 on Oct. 26. Not only did Newman fail to score against the Bronchos last season, they haven’t won against UCO ever. In five all-time meetings UCO has walked away from the game victorious.
The UCO Women’s soccer team prepares for their home opener on Friday, Sept. 7. Photo by Aliki Dyer, The Vista
Opinion
Full Timeout: Settling into a comfortable seat
Chris Brannick
Sports Editor Now that you have settled into your classes and sorted out your schedule, you have made that attempt at a new routine and gave everything you had to start “This” year off on the right foot, lets settle in and get cozy. Lets settle into our favorite yard line at Wantland Stadium, for the rest of the fall, cheering on the football team. Soon, the home games will be more like football games and not so much like a summer scrimmage. When you can smell the sea-
son, the weather is bearable and perfect for that new Broncho hoodie and going to a football game is the highlight of your week. Lets go find our favorite seat at Tom Thompson Soccer Field. Find that seat that has the best view of the entire pitch. There isn’t anything better than working through your week, albeit a short one or not, Friday afternoons at a soccer game is the perfect kickoff to the weekend. Socialize if you must, I encourage the tweets, but getting out and supporting a top-15 program in the country should be a university policy. I was amazed at all the photos from Thumbmania a few weeks ago. I want to be amazed at all the photos from the women’s home opener tomorrow afternoon. Let’s settle into a spot in Hamilton Fieldhouse. This one needs to be a good seat, as you will be returning to it frequently throughout the year. We are one simple week away from the volleyball team’s home opener, which means it is time to brush up on what exactly a dig is and what we are going to do every time Morgan Roy gets another kill. Come on
sports fans let’s think of something creative. We only have one week until hockey season drops. So, let’s settle into a comfy spot at Arctic Edge Arena, bring your hoodie to this one too. If you have never been to a hockey game before, there are a couple things you need to know. First, the age-old adage, “I went to see a fight and a hockey game broke out.” This isn’t just a saying, because hockey players like to fight, fighting during the game is allowed and sometimes strongly encouraged. The second thing you need to know about a hockey game, at least a UCO hockey game, is that there is beer sold at the games. Done only because the arena is off campus and a separate entity from the university. I will never say that you should go to the game to party, get drunk and watch your Bronchos slug it out against whoever they are playing that night, absolutely not. The idea is that you get a couple of buddies or whoever your “in a relationship with,” and go see a game. Wear your hoodie and have one or
two beers and enjoy the moment. Now is the time of the year when all the sports teams are busy practicing and you have the opportunity to escape from all the madness running rapid through the Liberal Arts building. You can forget about how wracked your nerves get every time you enter Howell Hall, just because you know you don’t actually want
to deal with that science class. Find your cozy spot in the stands sports fans, I guarantee it will make you forget about how boring that lecture in the Education building was. Let’s settle into that spot, cheer on your team, enjoy the fall for all its beauty and relax a little bit. And Go Bronchos!
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Football
Bronchos travel to Pittsburg to face off against defending National Champion
UCO head coach Nick Bobeck talks with his offense on the sidelines during the Bronchos home opener Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Photo by Cyn Sheng Ling, The Vista.
Whitt Carter
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Players to watch QB Adrian Nelson WR Christian Hood LB Andy Navarro DB Brad Harmon
VS Pittsburg State
Staff Writer After a tough loss in his debut as UCO head coach, former Broncho, Nick Bobeck and his squad will head north this week, as they travel to Pittsburg, KS to take on defending national champion and top-ranked Pittsburg State. The Bronchos will visit the Gorillas for the third time in four years, and will be looking for their first victory against PSU since 1968. UCO is looking to bounce back from a home-opening loss last Thursday to Missouri Southern, in which the Bronchos played well for stretches (particularly in the first and fourth quarters) but lost 25-20. In the loss, newcomer QB Adrian Nelson was 14-for-26, passing for 148 yards and a 49-yard touchdown to Marquis Walters. The Navarro JC transfer also ran eight times for 36 yards. All-American RB Josh Birmingham was kept at bay for the majority of the game. Birmingham had 19 carries, totaling 84 yards and one touchdown. His longest carry of the night was 18 yards and only carried for 7+ yards, twice. The Broncho defense, for the most part, played solidly against the rarity that is the triple option. Yes, they did give up 249 yards on the ground, but they forced the Lions into punting five times and MSSU only averaged 4.1 yards per play to UCO’s 4.4. Missouri Southern finished 5-of-16 on third downs and the Broncho defense forced two turnovers, something that they can take with them into Week 2. Pitt State had no problem in their season opening win over Northeastern State. The Gorillas amassed 562 yards (378 passing, 184 rushing) and scored in every quarter, en route to a 41-20 victory. Sophomore Anthony Abenoja wasted no time getting his feet wet. In his first collegiate start, Abenoja was 26-of-36 for 378 yards and three scores. Nine of those passes were completed to 2011 leading-receiver John Brown, who totaled 140 yards and two touchdowns. The Gorillas averaged 7.3 yards per
play, flexing their muscles against a porous Northeastern State defense. The offense only punted once, as they were in control of the game for 11 minutes longer than the Riverhawks. PSU’s defense gave up 386 total yards and forced NSU to punt five times. The Gorillas also forced three turnovers (all INT’s) and never allowed the Riverhawks inside of the Pitt State 29-yard line. The Bronchos have lost three in a row to Pitt State, falling short 16-14, 42-13 and 31-20 from 2008-2010. The Gorillas are returning 12 starters (six on offense and defense, each) from last season’s title squad, in which they defeated four ranked teams, two of them twice, before beating Wayne State 35-21 in the national championship. Saturday’s game will be the first of two UCO games on schedule to be televised in 2012. The game can be seen at americaonesports.com for a fee of $8. The Bronchos next home game, Saturday, September 22, vs. Washburn, will be the other televised game. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. from Carnie Smith Stadium. The Vista will have live coverage of the game on uco360.com.
the Broncho offense to get things rolling early and keep them that way throughout. Pittsburg State: Anthony Abenoja (Soph., QB)- Abenoja was outstanding in his first start as a Gorilla. He threw for a school-record 378 yards and three touchdowns against NSU, leading Pitt State to an easy 41-20 win. He is the key to the Gorilla’s spread attack. John Brown (Jr., WR/KR/PR)- Brown is one of the most electric players in Division II. He was selected as a first-team All-American last season as a WR and KR/PR. Brown led PSU in receiving last year, totaling 1,216 yards and 12 touchdowns. The JC transfer caught nine passes for 140 yards and two scores in last week’s win over NSU. Nate Drelling (Jr., LB)- Last year, Drelling was selected as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year, after recording a team-best 139 tackles and seven interceptions. Drelling is the rock of the Gorilla defense and has a chance to break every defensive record in PSU history. Three keys to victory for UCO:
Players to watch this weekend: UCO: Christian Hood (Soph., WR/PR)- A rock-solid receiver for UCO, Hood snagged five passes for 42 yards in the loss to MSSU, both highs for the Bronchos. Hood is UCO’s most reliable threat in the passing game, and the Bronchos will need big-time output from him this weekend. Sam Moses (Sr., DT)- The Bronchos feature a solid defensive line and this guy is their leader. Moses has started more games than anyone on this Broncho roster and is a force on the interior. Last week, Moses was drawing double and triple-teams from MSSU. The Bronchos will need the Tulsa native to have a significant impact on Saturday evening. Adrian Nelson (Jr., QB)- UCO will need a huge game from Nelson on Saturday. The JC transfer has a big arm and can make plays with his feet. After a lengthy stagnant period on offense last Thursday, it will be key for Nelson and
Limiting Turnovers. The Bronchos had three of them in Week 1 and they can afford none on Saturday. Pitt State thrives off of big plays, both offensively and defensively, so committing turnovers will greatly increase the chances of a swing in favor of Pitt State. Stingy Defense. Bend but don’t break. The Bronchos did this pretty well against MSSU. Russ Pickett’s defense has to be able to get stops; scoring stops. PSU is very good. They’re going to have drives. It will be key to turn touchdown drives into field goal ones. Attitude. The Bronchos are no stranger to this. In 2009, following a season opening loss to Pitt State, UCO traveled to West Texas A&M and knocked-off the #13 Buffs. This will be a more difficult challenge, but don’t tell that to Bobeck, who has a national championship of his own. If and when the Bronchos shock the nation on Saturday, you heard it here first.
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