The Vista April 13, 2021

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Volume 118, Issue 23

VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”

vistanews1903 @thevista1903 @thevista1903 The Vista ucentralmedia.com Tuesday, April 13, 2021

President-elect Shannon brings experience

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Single Dose Vaccine

Dr. Dale Bratzler speaks to the Vista’s Ty Wallace on the Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine. See Pg. 4

Newly elected UCOSA Vice President DeLauren Diaz, left, and President De Shannon pose with “Hooves Up” in front of Old North. Diaz and Shannon won the election uncontested last week. (Provided/De Shannon)

Softball & Baseball UCO’s softball and baseball teams brought home wins last week. See Pg.6-7

Filmmaker Panel

UCO Melton Gallery hosts a filmmaker discussion panel in collaboration with the OKCine Latino Film Festival. See Pg.8

Bryce McKinnis @McKinnisBryce Managing Editor

De Shannon and DeLauren Diaz were named UCO Student Association President and Vice President, respectively, for the 2021-22 school year, UCOSA announced in an Instagram post Wednesday. Shannon and Diaz ran uncontested, receiving all of the 266 votes cast last Tuesday. They will be sworn-in Monday. Shannon, a junior forensic science major, has served as chair of Congress during the 2020-21 school year.

Juniors crowned as new international royalty Amanda Siew

@amandasiewyk Contributing Writer

Around Campus Check out this week’s events for Jazz, Opera, and more! See Pg. 2

University of Central Oklahoma juniors Andre Choong and Precious Kameni were crowned Friday night as the 2021-2022 king and queen for the 21st annual Mr. and Miss UCO International Pageant. Choong and Kameni represented Malaysia and Cameroon respectively in the pageant at Constitution Hall. They each received a $1,600 tuition waiver scholarship, a crown, sash and plaque for winning their titles. Continued on Pg. 3

Also a junior, Diaz is studying psychology. She started the school year as secretary before being promoted to vice chair of Congress at the start of spring term after the former vice chair resigned. “My previous experience as Chair of Congress will assist me in the executive branch by carrying over knowledge of how UCOSA operates, preexisting relationships with the administration and how to effectively communicate the wishes of the student body to the many offices around campus,” Shannon said. Shannon said his primary goal is a

“potential transition back into a preCOVID-19 era.” “This depends on the direction that the school will take,” Shannon said, “but if there are less restrictions, I hope to help be a transparent and effective voice between the students and administrators. “Some students have not seen a different collegiate experience, and I want to help them and all students with that transition,” Shannon said. Shannon also hopes to make UCOSA a “familiar face for students to feel comfortable expressing their concerns.” Continued on Pg. 5

UCO COVID-19 DASHBOARD Active UCO COVID-19 Cases:

7

Recoveries: 859 Total Cases: 866

Self-Reported COVID-19 Vaccinations:

1,108 Students: 534, Faculty: 263, Staff: 311

Statistics are based on information via the UCO online COVID-19 dashboard as of Monday, April 12. COVID-19 vaccinations can be self-reported following a community member’s final dose of the vaccine. Community members can also self-report intent to NOT receive a COVID-19 vaccination. All self-reports can be made via the UCO Vaccine Clinic webpage. COVID-19 infection reports can be made via the UCO COVID-19 self-reporting tool on the online dashboard.


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