Volume 115, Issue 15
Ghost Guns on the Rise
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Bronchos Mess with Texas
Evelyn Stewart
@TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
Guns that are untraceable, undocumented and not required to have background checks are what some people in America are calling "ghost guns". The term has been used for guns that do not have a unique serial number on the receivers. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the receiver is the only part of a gun that is labeled as a firearm. The receiver is a frame made out of metal that holds internal components. The hammer, bolt, action and firing mechanism are all parts of the receiver. Receivers that are not one hundred percent finished are not labeled as firearms. They are not considered finished until it is one hundred percent completed and has a unique serial number. "Purchasing a receiver is legally the same as purchasing a completed firearm. Commercial sale requires identification and a background check, even if the receiver is empty or only partially completed," said Ben Failer, a communication officer for highway patrol. Failer has 10 years of firearms experience and worked for two years as a military aircraft weapons specialist. If a receiver is unfinished, it is not required to have a unique serial number. "[A lower receiver] cannot function without a multitude of other parts and mechanisms," Failer said. According to Sergeant David Butcher, an Edmond police officer, manufacturers sell these unfinished
The UCO Bronchos’ football team poses after winning the inaugural Corsicana Bowl over the Tarleton State Texans in Corsicana, TX on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Bornchos won 38-31. (Provided/Mackenzie Harmon) continued on page 8.
Bronchos Wait for Their Fate
Kateleigh Mills @kateleighsuz Reporter
Without a clear vision, as to how much is going to be cut from higher education, University of Central Oklahoma school officials, students, faculty and staff anxiously wait for the news of a second special session at the Oklahoma Capitol. UCO Vice President of Finance, Patti Neuhold said the finance team is still waiting to hear what the cut will be for next school year after Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed most of the budget bill, House Bill 1019X, which included a cut to higher education of about $17 million.
"UCO's share of that amount [$17 million] would have been more than $910,000," Neuhold told The Vista. Gov. Fallin said she vetoed most of the budget bill because it did not provide long-term solutions to the reoccurring budget deficits, and that within a three-month span the budget gap could reach about $600 million. Gov. Fallin did keep portions of the bill that provided funding for health and human services programs. The last time the school saw a flat allocation of state funds was during fiscal year 2015. Since then, UCO has seen a cut of 25.52 percent, which equals about $13.62 million, Neuhold said.
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Graduation Listing
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A Letter from Betz
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In the meantime, the uncertainty has some teachers and students concerned. One UCO employee, who hasn't received a raise in over 12 years, said he is worried about what possible cuts will mean to his family, since two of his children are in college. Oklahoma Rep. Cyndi Munson (D) has worked at the state legislature to explain that schools like UCO require state money, since the school doesn't rely heavily on private donations. She said during the first special session, which began on Sept.
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A Letter from President Betz ..................................................3 Around Campus/ Peyton Bates ...........................................4-5 Ghost Guns/Sexual Assualts ..............................................6-7 Football/Volleyball ...........................................................8-9 Basketball/UCO Vets .....................................................10-11 Graduation List ..............................................................12-13
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ON COVER: Bottom middle: President Don Betz poses at his desk in the President’s Office at UCO. (Provided/Vista Archives) Bottom right: UCO Professor and Chair of Mass Communication Department Mary Carver, speaks during her Communication and Gender class on Monday, Dec. 4. The class covers several hot-button topics and has recently addressed several national sexual misconduct stories in class discussions. (Kateleigh Mills/The Vista)
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“We believe in you.” A letter from President Betz
Dear Graduates, Bravo! I join with you and family and friends in applauding you, our Fall 2017 graduates. Today, I encourage you to stop and savor your achievement and enjoy the celebration and joy that surround you, for your accomplishment says more than you may know. Your Central diploma is an outward sign of your commitment and persistence. It says to the world, “I can make the appropriate sacrifices. I can learn. I can meet the challenge. I can succeed.” Your graduation is a clear manifestation of your own empowerment. You did it, and we are truly proud of you. Be encouraged by what you have accomplished. Now imagine what you are capable of doing. We believe your Central education has given you more than certain skill sets. We believe that you leave here with sharpened abilities to think and act creatively, critically and ethically. You can become the engaged citizens and leaders in whatever community you choose, whatever field you pursue. More importantly, we hope your Central experience has instilled in you a passion for learning, a habit that will be part of you throughout your life. We hope that you leave knowing how to perceive problems and find solutions, and to meet a changing world with a culture of learning that will enrich your life. With your graduation, you have changed your future and that of others who will be influence by you. This is our hope for you. Know, too, that you are always welcomed here, either to further your learning experiences or as a loyal alum. You are a member of the UCO learning community regardless of where your life takes you. Finally, don’t pass up this opportunity to thank those in your life whose encouragement and love helped you in countless ways to reach this plateau. Tell them today how much they mean to you. You can make a difference; you can be the change you wish to see in the world around you.
We believe in you. Don Betz President Graduating students participate in ringing the bell between Plunkett Park and Old North as a tradition on their way to the commencement ceremonies. (Cara Johnson/ The Vista)
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Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 Lessons in Leadership: Lessons in Leadership will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. in Constitution Hall for a lecture from County Commissioner Karen Keith. The presentation is open to the entire student body. SPB What’s Your Mood?: SPB will have mood-changing slime for students taking studybreaks at the Clock Tower by Broncho Lake between 11:30 a.m and 2 p.m. SMART Recovery: From 12-1 p.m., the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a meeting for those in recovery to learn skills in coping with urges and keeping motivation for recovery. The meeting takes place in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center. Flash Mob Meditation: At 1:15 p.m. in the Quad Fitness Room, representatives from the Center for Counseling and Well-Being will offer meditation, tai chi, yoga and relaxation. UCO counselor Jeff Jones will lead the group every Tuesday. Kwanzaa Banquet: The Black Student Association will be having a Kwanzaa Banquet, educating students on the meaning and purpose of Kwanzaa. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Nigh Ballrooms. Miss Black UCO Rehearsals: This is a chance for those participating for Miss Black UCO to rehearse for the upcoming pageant. The rehearsal is from 7-10 p.m. in Room 320 B of the Nigh
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017
Dec. 5, 2017
International Support Group: This event is a weekly support group for international UCO students. The group meets from 4-5 p.m. at the UCO International House. LeaderShape Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest and White Elephant: LeaderShape will be hosting their end of the year celebration in the Nigh Will Rogers Room from 7-9 p.m. Activities will include a game of white elephant and an ugly sweater contest.
Thursday, Dec.7, 2017 Life Skills Around Eating: This is a group that offers an affect regulation approach to eating disorders. The group focuses on skills that increase mindfulness and to teach appropriate emotion regulation. Life Skills Around Eating meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Power Nap: The Center for Counseling and Well-Being is providing a place for students to take a nap from 1-2 p.m. in Room 104 of the Wellness Center.
SPB First Friday Flicks: On the first Friday of each month, the first 50 UCO students to arrive at Kickingbird Theater will receive a free movie ticket. The movie will be announced on SPB’s social media.
Saturday Dec. 9, 2017 Women’s Basketball vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith at 1:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Dallas Baptist at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 Miss Black UCO Rehearsals: This is a chance for those participating for Miss Black UCO to rehearse for the upcoming pageant. The rehearsal is from 7-10 p.m. in Room 320 B of the Nigh University Center.
Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 BronchoThon Tabling: From 12-2 p.m. on the second floor of the Nigh, students will be able to find out more about BronchoThon and how they can get involved.
Stress Paws: UCO offers students to take a pause from their stress by seeing the therapy dogs. The dogs are going to be in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center from 3-5 p.m.
Mind Strength: This is an open group for students to learn skills to help enhance awareness. The group meets from 12-1 p.m. in Room 104 of the Wellness Center.
Women’s Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist at 5:30 p.m.
Trans/Gender Non-Conforming Support: The Center for Counseling and Well-Being and Mosaic Mental Health are teaming up to offer a gender affirming therapy group for UCO students. The group offers attendees to connect with others having similar experiences. The session is from 3-4:15 p.m. in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.
Men’s Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist at 7:30 p.m.
Horticultural Club Guest Speaker: In Howell Hall, Room 158, at 12 p.m., UCO alumnus and OKC Myriad Garden’s employee Anna Cook will be speaking at the final Horticultural Club meeting of the semester. Cook’s presentation will be on “Herbs - what kind to grow and how to dry them”.
Anger Tamers: From 9-10 a.m. in the Nigh University Center Room 402, students can learn to identify their own anger triggers and gain tools to help reduce conflict in their lives. The free an confidential group is hosted by the UCO Center for Counseling and Well-Being.
Non-Traditional Student Support Group: The group is hosted by the Center for Counseling and Well-Being to help non-traditional students find support at UCO. Attendees can talk and relate their life experiences with one another in order to help meet their personal needs. The group meets from 2 -3 p.m. in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.
Group and individual session will be in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.
Trauma Recovery: This workshop addresses topics like self-soothing, the mind and body connection, effects of trauma on relationships and healthy relationships. The event is from 2-3 p.m. in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.
Power Nap: The Center for Counseling and Well-Being is providing a place for students to take a nap from 1-2 p.m. in Room 104 of the Wellness Center.
Walkin Clinic: Every Wednesday from 1:303:45 p.m., TB tests, HPV injections and Flu shots are available in the OUP Health and Wellness Clinic, Room 105 of the Wellness Center.
Around Campus
Friday, Dec. 8, 2017
Grief Group: From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Center for Counseling and Well-Being is holding a grief group for anyone grieving.
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Bronchos Wait for Their Fate Continued From Page 1,
25 and ended on Nov. 17, there was not a clear plan as to what was to be worked on. "UCO is one of the universities that cannot afford any more cuts," Munson said. "It is really scary when you think about these cuts to higher ed, because the rhetoric is that colleges and universities are fat, as in they have tons of money and are able to build all these new buildings and able to get professors," Munson said. "It's just rhetoric, it is not actual fact." Munson said Vice President for Public Affairs, Mark Kinders, provided data to her that showed about 1,500 students left UCO because they couldn't afford it anymore, something that is usually appealing about transferring to UCO. She said she is seeing several universities that were once public developing into privatized institutions. Munson said the conversational climate about cutting from higher education at the state level is concerning to her, as a graduate from UCO. She said she is worried that another
University of Central Oklahoma campus. UCO will face more budget cuts in the coming semesters due to state-wide budget cuts taking place at the Capital. (Provided/UCO Video Services)
big cut will not only raise tuition, but UCO might have to shut down some programs, such as extensive degree programs in science, technology, engineering and math fields. As for when the second special session is announced, Munson said she hopes the governor is working to encourage a compromise between lawmakers.
"My hope is that she is taking time to meet with Republican leaders who don't want to raise taxes," Munson said. "People think it is all Republicans and Democrats who can't get along and can’t negotiate, but it is really the Republican leadership and the governor." Until the second special session that Gov. Fallin promised is an-
nounced, school officials will have to wait to be able to project what another possible cut would do to the UCO community. However, Neuhold said whatever the amount comes out to be, every effort will be made to reduce the impact on students. "Until we know the amount, we won't know the impact," Neuhold said.
UCO Gates Open for Bates
Vy Luong @TheVista1903 Reporter
A teach-out agreement between St. Gregory's University and the University of Central Oklahoma has allowed junior Peyton Bates to transfer and complete her education after the school announced its closing in November. “[The agreement means] that if I attended one of these universities, the school would take every single credit from SGU,” said Peyton Bates, a SGU communication studies majors. “I would be able to graduate on time because all other classes required from that new university would be waived.” The teach-out agreement allows SGU students credits to transfer to another university so that they can finish out their degrees on time. UCO is accepting all credits and tuition will be equal to or less than SGU's tuition. SGU hosted its final commencement ceremony last Saturday. Many students received an associate degree instead of the bachelor’s degree like they had been expecting.
“It was kind of a nice surprise that a lot of us were able to walk last night one last time, and just be with our friends and be part of [the ceremony],” Bates said. Bates needs 12 hours in order to complete her bachelor's degree and graduate in May. “At first, I had no clue where I would attend school after this semester,” Bates said. “For a week and a half, I sat in limbo between UCO and another school, waiting to hear about the teach-out agreement before I committed anywhere.” Bates said UCO is the best option for her financially, and academically because of the communications program. She can also cheer for one more semester, as she has accepted a position on the UCO cheer team. Bates had never thought that the university would shut down, even at the moment everyone was required to meet at the gymnasium on Nov. 8. She had thought it was because of a fire alarm or because something important happened. “Tears began coming out of my eyes as I watched the entire baseball team stand up and leave the gym,” Bates said. “I watched as my
Peyton Bates is a student from St. Gregory’s University. Due to the university’s shut down at the end of the fall 2017 semester, Bates is just one student transfering to UCO to complete her educations. (Provided/Jessica Estes)
friends, teammates and classmates held one another as people began wailing, their future now uncertain.” Bates has never seen SGU's community any closer than they have been this past month. The first weeks after the closing announcement for her were a state of shock and sadness, as well as uncertainness. “After that, I knew I had to start
coming to terms with the current situation and that I had to face the fact that I would not be a student at SGU after this semester,” Bates said. The best way for Bates to describe SGU is “home,” because every person on campus made her feel at home. Although she had no interest of moving to Shawnee at first, she said she now truly feels like God led her there.
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Guns
Ghost Guns on the Rise Continued From Page 1,
receivers at the range of 90-95 percent completion to the public. Since the receivers are not required to have a unique serial number, people are worried that once finished it will create a firearm that is untraceable. However, people who usually buy these lower receivers tend to use them for customization. It takes an engineer to be able to finish a receiver to one hundred percent. Once a receiver reaches one hundred percent, it is required to be registered for a unique serial number. It does not matter if the receiver has been used or put together with a magazine and barrel. "It is a felony to be caught with a finished receiver with no unique serial number and can be up to 30-35 years in prison...even for simply having it in your possession," Butcher said. The same goes if a person has a gun with no serial number or a serial number that is milled down. A receiver with a milled down serial number is also untraceable and therefore undocumented. Guns with milled down serial numbers are more common and tend to also be classified as ghost guns. "Un-serialized guns, or 'ghost guns', make up an extremely tiny fraction of guns actually used in crimes," Failer said. "The greatest danger involved in un-serialized weapons is to the owner, not the public." Failer said that it's hard to claim lost property, which could potentially expose the owner to civil and/or criminal liability if their weapons are used in the commission of crimes. 3-D printers are another concern in that people could make a 3-D printed receiver. "The 3-D plastic would not be strong enough," Butcher said. "The plastic is not going to be able to stand. At most, it could shoot once." "Anyone attempting to manufacture a firearm using substandard materials [3-D printers] could risk injury or death if those materials suffer structural failure during operation," Failer said. Manufacturers are required to have a list of all their guns and who they sell it to in file for at least 15 years. Each gun owner is required to list all of their guns. If there is a crime by gun, the federal government will go to a
Receiver for a Pecheng machine gun. (Provided/WikimediaCommons)
manufacturer, who will then direct them to the person they sold the gun to. Butcher said the person who committed the crime will lose all of their guns and those guns will go back to the manufacturer and will be destroyed. The federal government is restricted from creating a firearm registry. In Oklahoma, a gun owner is not required to register a firearm. Gun owners are required to file to the Federal Firearms Licenses agency to have a license to carry. The license lists out every firearm a person is allowed to carry according to Title 21, Section 1290.1 in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Carrying without a license is a misdemeanor and could be $250 or 30 days in jail. A person in the state of Oklahoma who wishes to buy a gun must be a citizen of the United States, have a license in Oklahoma and be 21-years-old. They must also complete a firearms safety test and training course for said gun and comply in the provisions of Oklahoma Defense Act. AR-15A2 with the upper and lower receiver opened at front hinge. (Provided/Wikipedia.com)
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UCO Classes Talking about Sexual Assault
Kateleigh Mills @kateleighsuz Reporter
Allegations of sexual misconduct have dominated headlines - from accusing Hollywood stars, lawmakers and journalists - which have sparked conversations over social media outlets, but the conversation has extended to college campuses like the University of Central Oklahoma. Chair of the Mass Communication Department, Mary Carver teaches several classes that discuss sexuality and gender, such as Communication and Gender, and has made a focus in women's rhetoric in her research. Carver said during the current events discussion portion of her classes, students seem to want to talk about sexual misconduct. She said although she has seen a definite shift in the dialogue surrounding the topic, she thinks there is a long way to go before we see change in the way sexual misconduct is handled. "The main thing that it has affected is the prevalence of harassment and that no matter what industry you're in, that you are not necessarily immune," Carver said. "Until we address harassment everywhere, nothing is going to change." UCO student Tia Rhodes is in Carver's Communication and Gender class this semester. She said she thinks discussing the current events in class helps bring attention to the topic and that both men and women should feel free to speak out. "It also brings that light into people like, 'hey, all this crappy stuff is happening and we won't stand for it anymore,'" Rhodes said. Rhodes said discussing sexual misconduct in class has also encouraged her to spark conversations in her private life with her family and friends. "One of my best friends was sexually assaulted and so that kind of is a sore topic for her because she hasn't really gotten over it," Rhodes said. "So, the fact that people are coming out more and talking about it has really helped her accept it and realize it wasn't her fault." College campuses are no strangers to sexual misconduct claims. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center found that one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. UCO also participates every two years in the American College Health Association's (ACHA) National College Health Assessment (NCHA). The health assessment is used to track changes in health issues and determine factors that affect academic performances. The data that is collected is meant to be used to develop a means to address health concerns and improve the health and wel-
fare of students. In 2016, about 650 UCO students took the ACHA National College Health Assessment. The data found 6.5 percent of students had experienced sexual touching without their consent and 7.5 percent had experienced stalking. As for allegations in statehouses, Oklahoma is not exempt. USA Today reported that since last year at least 40 lawmakers in 20 states have been publicly accused by more than 100 people for sexual misconduct, most of them men. Recent allegations made against lawmakers include U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), former Alabama state judge Roy Moore and four lawmakers from Oklahoma Sen. Ralph Shortey (R), Rep. Dan Kirby (R), Rep. Will Fourkiller (D) and Sen. Bryce Marlatt (R). Oklahoma Rep. Cyndi Munson (D) said sexual misconduct is an issue that she sees at the Capitol. She said her own personal experience at the Capitol has dealt with her age, as one of the youngest representatives, and gender. She said she has been treated like a little girl, has been asked about her marital status and when she was going to have children. "I try my best to speak up when inappropriate language and words and conversations are happening," Munson said. "There is a reason why women don't speak up when it happens because when you do, you are shamed and you're told that you are just overreacting. It is no different at the Capitol than it is anywhere else." Munson said the allegations against Sen. Shortey had many of her constituents calling for the issue of sexual misconduct to be taken more seriously. Shortey, who was charged with engaging in child prostitution and faced felony child prostitution charges earlier this year, pleaded guilty to the federal charge of child sex trafficking last week, according to CBS News. His plea was reported to be in exchange for federal prosecutors to drop three child pornography charges against him. "I think that there is desire to correct what goes on at the Capitol," Munson said. "I think most people are not blind to it." She said there are 21 women in both houses of Oklahoma's Congress. She said although Oklahoma ranks fairly low on female representation, there are two caucus chairs held by young women, the senate has women who hold high leadership positions and there is a female governor. "One thing I have noticed that boils my blood is that when we are recruiting candidates, we rarely talk about women. It is always a 'he' or a 'young man,'" Munson said. "There are plenty of women who hold wonderful leadership positions, who have done great things for their communities that need to be at the Capitol."
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UCO Professor and Chair of Mass Communication Department, Mary Carver, speaks during her Communication and Gender class on Monday, Dec. 4. (Kateleigh Mills/The Vista)
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Football
Bronchos Mess With Texas Jonathan Goudeau @Goudeau_jdg Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma ended its season with a 38-31 win over Tarleton State in the inaugural Corsicana Bowl to finish its season 8-4. With two minutes left in the game, UCO defensive back Omari Cole sealed the game with his first interception of the season to give the Bronchos their second bowl win in three years. "I can't say enough about this senior class," UCO head coach Nick Bobeck said. "They embody everything we do and stand for. Those young men are family and I'm glad we were able to get them one more win." Quarterback Chas Stallard earned Most Valuable Player after throwing for 165 yards and a touchdown, while running for 117 yards and a touchdown. The Bronchos had 549 yards of offense, with 384 of it coming on the ground. Running back Bruce White led the Bronchos in rushing with 23 carries for 216 yards and one touchdown. Back up quarterback Chandler Garrett ran for 63 yards and two touchdowns. "We just took what they gave us," Bobeck said. "They were set on stopping the pass and we collectively worked hard to win the battle at the line of scrimmage to get the
The UCO Bronchos’ offense lines up against the Tarleton State Texans during the inaugural Corsicana Bowl in Corsicana, TX on Saturday, Dec. 2. UCO won the game 38-31. (Provided/Tarleton State Athletics)
run going." Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Offensive Player of the Year J.T. Luper led in UCO in receiving with nine catches for 49 yards. The Bronchos jumped out to a 17-14 halftime lead, powered by two Garrett touchdown runs and an Austin Dodd field goal. TSU
started the second half by taking a 21-17 lead just 58 seconds in. The Bronchos responded with a 55-yard touchdown run by White to take a 24-21 lead. Three plays later, TSU scored on a 30-yard touchdown pass before Stallard connected with wide receiver L'liott Curry for a 42-yard touchdown to take a 31-28 lead into the fourth quarter.
Wide receiver J.T. Luper, No. 2, breaks a tackle during the inaugural Corsicana Bowl game in Corsicana, TX on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Provided/Glenn Elmore)
TSU hit a field goal at the start of the quarter to tie the game at 31-31. Four minutes later, Stallard capped off a 10-play, 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run to give UCO a 38-31 lead. After forcing a stop, the Bronchos next drive took 6:44 off the clock, but came up empty as Dodd missed a 31-yard field goal giving TSU the ball with 2:04 left in the game. TSU got as far as their own 36yard line before quarterback Zed Woerner's pass to wide receiver Cornelius Carrington hit Carrington's helmet and fell into the hands of UCO's Cole. Cole returned the interception to the TSU 5-yard line where Stallard took a knee to secure the win. The Bronchos forced the only turnover of the game and received strong performances from defensive back Riley Galyon who led UCO with nine tackles and linebacker Colton Lindsey who finished with eight tackles and a sack. Defensive end Trey Wormington registered a sack as well. "To win six straight to end the season is huge," Bobeck said. "This gives us all the momentum heading into the offseason."
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UCO Volleyball’s Last Set Austin Moseley @Austin_Moseley Sport Editor
The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos season came to an end on Thursday after they lost to the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears in the first round of the Division II Volleyball Championships. “There's no question this is a sensational season,” head coach Edgar Miraku said. “I’m proud of that overall performance from day one.” Miraku said his team was confident heading into the matchup against the defending national champions, but the Bronchos fell in three straight sets: 25-20, 25-23, and 25-22. “We could have gotten a lot more out of our defense,” Miraku said. “I thought our defense was not in the game throughout the match.” UCO was without two of its players, as Malia Kaaiohelo and Allie Davis both got sick which forced them to miss the trip to Minnesota. Miraku said having those two players there potentially could have helped with substitutions, but he’s not sure if it would have changed the outcome. “I think we did a good job of not using that as an excuse,” Miraku said. The Bronchos only hit a combined .238 percent in the three sets. Concodia-St. Paul, on the other hand, finished with an attack percentage of .379 percent.
Karyn Chrisman, No. 9, returns the ball over the net during the Thursday, Nov. 30 match against Concordia-St. Paul. (Provided/ Greg Devereaux)
The Golden Bears also dominated at the net, as they totaled 12 blocks in the three sets, compared to the Bronchos two blocks. UCO also finished the match with 15 errors, compared to Concordia-St. Paul’s two, which Miraku said was a big factor. “When you’re not playing great
defense, the opportunities you have are not as many,” Miraku said. UCO had a chance to win the second set, after losing the first. The Bronchos were up 20-14 before the Golden Bears went on an 11-3 run to close out the set. “For the most part, just a lack of concentration, little jitters and ner-
Setter/Defensive Specialist McKenzie Fyfe, No. 11, sets the ball during the match against Concordia-St. Paul on Thursday, Nov. 30. (Provided/Greg Devereaux)
vousness that kicked in at that point of the game really effected the outcome of that set,” Miraku said. “On our side, we felt like we had more on the line because we’re up right now.” Taylor Bevis, who has been playing with a torn meniscus for most of the year, finished the match with 15 kills. Alexis Washington and Haley Deschenes both finished with seven kills. The Bronchos only had one senior this year, Washington, so Miraku said he likes where his team is at and what they are capable of doing. UCO ended the season 29-6 and boast a 90-15 record over the past three years. “I think it’s not necessarily me,” Miraku said. “I think more credit needs to go to our players in our program, what they put in day in and day out.” Miraku said with the young team he has, they should have a great season next year, but he was quick to say that his team still needs to put in the necessary work. “We’re still competing in the toughest or second toughest conference in the nation and we’re still competing in the toughest region in the nation,” Miraku said. “Unless the hard work and dedication takes place all the way up until this day next year, it’s really up in the air.”
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Basketball
UCO Loses First Game Ryan Jackson
@theVista1903 Contributing Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma women's basketball team lost its first game of the regular season Thursday as they fell to Missouri Western State University 71-59. The Lady Bronchos were slow to get anything going on the offense end, as they shot 36.7 percent from the field throughout the game. "It was our effort," said senior center Jeshoun Cooper. "Everyone wasn’t focused for the game. We weren’t able to execute any of our plays or any of our defensive tendencies and they just came out stronger than we did." Junior guard Blake Blessington was UCO's leading scorer with 23 points, which is the second time she's scored that many points in her career. Cooper was the only other player who scored in double figures, with 12 points while also grabbing 14 rebounds to give herself five double-doubles in the season. "That was a personal goal for me," said Cooper. "This year I wanted to play harder and try to actually average a double-double."
Blake Blessington, No. 13, carries the ball during an away game at Oklahoma Christian Tuesday, Nov. 14. Blessington had 12 points in UCO’s 67-61 victory. (Hayden Barzditis/The Vista)
Cooper said that after the game she was expecting head coach Guy Hardaker to come in and chew the team out, but he did the opposite.
"He actually came in and just talked to us," said Cooper. "We all just came together as a team to figure out what we did wrong and what we need work on to get better the next game." On Saturday, UCO played their second game of the week as the Bronchos faced Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). UCO was down by as many as 14 points in the game, but the Bronchos outscored the Bearcats 22-11 in the fourth quarter to beat NWMSU 57-53. The win put UCO's record at 6-1. "That game was a really good game for us," said Cooper. "I feel like towards the end we finally came together as a team. Coach [Hardaker] gave us a mental pep talk at halftime and when we came back out in the second half,
everybody played harder, tried harder, did more on defense.” Blessington was the leading scorer again, but only tallied 11 points. Cooper had a stat line of seven points, four rebounds, one block and two steals. UCO's next game is on Dec. 5 against rival Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Then the Lady Bronchos will play their first home game of the season this Dec. 7 against Southwest Baptist University. "We’re excited for our first home game," said Cooper. "The first eight games were away, so that was really tough. But we’re finally able to play at home and we’re excited for people to come out and support and do what we do best."
Madison Lee, No. 4, turns under the basket to make a play during a road victory against Oklahoma Christian Tuesday, Nov. 14. UCO defeated the Eagles 67-61. (Hayden Barzditis/The Vista)
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UCO Ranked on Military Times Best Colleges Dylan Brown
@DylanTaylorBro Reporter
UCO ranks No. 10 on the “Military Times Best: Colleges 2018” list, out of all surveyed four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. UCO was previously No. 20 on the list, formerly known as “Best for Vets: Colleges,” as well as being recognized by The Military Times for its dedication to veterans for the third consecutive year. Lieutenant Colonel Brian E. Bart serves as a Professor of Military Science at UCO. Prior to this assignment, he served as a Total Force Integrator for the Concepts Organization Doctrine Development Division. "The importance of having a military program at any college is that it meets the army's desire to reflect the diversified population as a whole," Bart said. "That's why they have 275 ROTC programs across the nation, so that they can allow students from all over." Bart has been in the U.S. Army Reserve since 1995 as a Second Lieutenant. "We want kids that have a desire to learn," Bart said. "This program teaches the seven army values, ethics in the military and decision-making skills. We teach serving the country more than just serving yourself." The seven army values are loyalty,
Patti Neuhold, vice president of finance at UCO, greets a veteran during the 2017 Military Appreciation Night football game at Wantland Stadium. (Provided/University Communications)
duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. The Military Times announced UCO as No. 10 for the fact that it earned much recognition as a top school for student veterans and active military. “While we are pleased to be recog-
nized for our efforts, we understand that we couldn’t accomplish this without a tremendous amount of support from our university leadership,” said retired Lt. Col. Kennan Horn, director for veteran programs at UCO. “Leadership that comes from the UCO Institutional Research and
Lisa Gray, BA, SSG(Ret.), right, shows President and CEO of Student Veterans of America, Jared Lyon around the Veterans Affairs office at the University of Central Oklahoma on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. (Janessa Egler/The Vista)
our veteran staff members in Student Support Services, VetHERO and now, Veterans Upward Bound.” Through the Veterans Higher Education Resources Office (VetHERO), the Veteran Support Alliance and Student Veterans of America, the school is able to provide resources that aid student veterans with their academic, financial, physical and social needs. UCO created a Veterans Upward Bound program in an effort to enhance the university’s existing veteran outreach. It is also known as the Student Transition Readiness Integration Program for Educational Support (STRIPES), which was made possible because of a $1.3 million U.S. Department of Education grant. “We are humbled at the progress that we’ve made in these last few years,” said Horn. “We look forward to continuing to improve on an already solid program in the coming years.” To view the complete “Military Times Best: Colleges 2018” rankings, visit: bestforvets.militarytimes. com/2018-11-20/colleges/4-year. For more information about Veteran Support Services at Central, visit www.uco.edu/veterans or contact Horn at 405-974-2403 or khorn2@ uco.edu.
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Graduate Degree
Graduation
Albishi, Dhafer Alkahtani, Sultan Allbery, Ryan Allen, Aaron Allen, Mongo Alnajar, Sajidah Alrajeb, Abdullah Alshahrani, Abeer Amerson, Danyelle Bacon, Katherine Banks, Shaquita Barber, Elizabeth Batty, Jose Beasley, Kate Bell, Jennifer Bentley, Megan Bhandari, Prativa Bilbrey, Hayden Boren, Alison Bowles, Lauri Bratcher, Tristan Brophy, Jaylin Brown, Kaitlin Brownie, Erica Buxton-Yoos, Mindy Cabrera, Rebecca Cain, Justin Castillo, Nicole Clark, Brittany Clark, Dori Collins, Renata Combs, Christie Contreras, Jessica Coonfield, Phoebe Copeland, Seth
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Abhari, Shawn Acharya, Bipina Acoff, Christopher Adair, Jennifer Adams, Sharon Adeyemi, Babatunde Adkins, Mariah Aduddell, Christian Ahmad, Mariam Akande, Oluwaseun Akin, Gabrielle Akin, John Akurut, Rose Alajaj, Adnan Alamiri, Mohammed Alasafra, Afnan Alavicheh, Juliet Albiston, Connor Aldhamen, Ranya Aleid, Mohammed Alexander, Shannon Alfred, Torre Alghamdi, Sami Alhashem, Mohammed Aljohani, Abdullah Alkhalaf, Yunus Alkhateeb, Abdulwahab Almaglooth, Mishal
AlMarhoon, Hassan Almogheer, Bushra Alnakhli, Hussain Alnakhli, Mohammed Alnakhli, Yaser Alnasir, Zainab Alqabbani, Hassan Alqwaisem, Morooj Alrasheed, Ibrahim Alrebeh , Hussain Alruibh, Balagh Alsahwan, Ali Alseneed, Mohammad Alserwan, Abdulrahman Alshaikh, Elaf Alwakeel, Hanan Alyea, Christina Amin, Haseeb Anderson, Connor Anderson, Marley Anderson, Shelly Andrews, Hannah Andrews, Jayne Argo, Aaron Arias, Manuelle Arrowood, Lloyd Asgari, Armawn Ashford, Kathryn
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Berry, Jayvun Berryman, Lauren Bethel, Hannah Bickell, Kayla Biggers-Moore, Taylor Bills, Jenna Binder, Tannica Blackshire, Quinten Blake, Ashley Blakeburn, Lauran Blanco Castillo, Hector Blankenship, Ember Blankenship, Lauren Blount, Byron Blythe, Walter Bogus, Jennifer Boko, Bouaffoua Boland, Brandon Bond, Heather Bowman, Amanda Boyd, Christian Bracht, Malana Bradford, Deontai Branscum, Amber Branscum, Matthew Branstetter, Buddy Brant-Wiley, Stephanie Breeden, Amanda Brewer, Jessica
Bridges, Kaitlyn Britt, Cashyn Brizendine, Johnny Brodersen, Ashley Brooks, James Brown, Daulton Brown, Lauren Brown, Tara Bruce, Lindsey Brumley, Ericka Bruner, Sydney Brunson, Kaylee Bryan, Rya Bryant, Emily Bryant, Melissa Buchanan, Braden Buchanan, Richard Buckelew, Christopher Buckner, Cameron Buntin, Lydia Burgess, Bailey Burns, Amanda Bursby, Melissa Bursby, Melissa Butler, Aleah Butler, Sarah Byford, Corbin Cadena-Bowles, Elisha Calip, Braden
Calvert, Samantha Cao, Eric Cardenas, Brenda Cardone, Lindsey Carman, Brett Carpenter, Chelsea Carreon , Patrizia Carroway, Katherine Carter, Carley Carter, Lela Castelli, Madison Cavallo, Krystal Cavazos-Hudson, Olivia Cawyer, Tyler Cedillo, Alexis Chaibainou, Jasmine Chalfant, Hunter Chambers, Tanner Chan, Charmaine Chappell, Jacklyn Chappell, William Chavez, Carly Cheek, Megan Cheema, Isra Chin, Jen Shiu Chishti, Faaez Choe, Young-Jin Choi, Ina
Undergraduate Degree
Graduation Christian, Kiana Clark, Charmane Clark, Sarah Clear, Emily Clem, Wyatt Cobb, Lonnie Cochran, David Cockrell, Taylor Coffey, Kayla Coffman, Ashley Collier, Clayton Collier, Sara Collman, Taylor Conley, Jordan Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Megan Cookson, Ann Cookson, Christopher Cooper, Rachel Copeland, Noah Cornish, Bryce Cortes, Amber Coulson, Zachary Council, William Cox, Andy Cox, Caleb Cox, Rodney Coyle, Alicia Coyner, Robbie Craig, Brandon Crews, Sara Crismore, Trevor Cross, Raven Crownover, Lloyd Cruz, Ana Cullins, Courtney Culp, Alex Cummings, Allison Curtis, Jaylyn Dankwa, Malika Darwish, Amar Daves, Keeta Davis, Cassandra Davis, Cheryl Davis, Jeremy Davis, Lara Davis, Wesley Davison, John De La Cruz, Kasey Deane, Promise Decker, Dustin Denelsbeck, Christina Dennis, Kyle Denny, Morgan Deremer, Joseph Derryberry, Mandi Deshazo, Brian Dickens, Elizabeth Dickey, Amanda DiCrisantis, Karli Diessner, Dakota Dill, Holly Dillon, Derrick Dinh, Phuong DiSalvatore, Rachel Dixon, Cydney Do, Tien Huu Dockins, Kathryn Dockrey, Theodore Donker, Cierra Dooley, Benjamin Dossett, Hayley Dover, Rachel
Dec. 5, 2017 Dudek, Hannah Duffy, Valoniah Duhon, Trevor Dunn, Danelle Dunn, James Duvall, Jennafer Eatmon, Julie Echeverry, Tatiana Ederer, Lauren Edwards, Mariah Edwards-Johnson, Emily Eisel, Darlene Elkins III, James Elliott, Hannah Ellis, Kimberley Elmore, Glenn Elonge, Tatiana Elton, Corey Endebrock, Mackenzie English, Melissa Ensign, Madelinn Erickson, Bailey Ervin, Monique Eschmann, Lindsay Estorga, Taylor Evans, Dakota Faerber, Candice Fallatah, Ashraf Farley, Jaelynn Feliciano, Abigail Felts, Zachary Feng, Yuyang Fetchik, Ashley Feuerborn, Dakota Fieth, Dylan Files, Shalyn Finch, John Fisher, Celena Flatt, Baylee Ford, Brantley Foster, Unique Fowler, Shane Fox, Cheryl Francisco, Addam Freeman, David Freeman, Kayla Freeman, Kelsey Freeman, Richard Frias, Luis Friedman, Taylor Fuller, Melody Fulmer, Katrine Gaddy, Danielle Gallman, Grant Gamble, Savannah Gao, Jingting Garcia-Jerez, Franklin Gardner, John Gardner, Kimberly Garner, John Garrett, Sarah Garrett, Victoria Gatewood, Brittani Gentry, Kelsi Gibbon, Nancy Gierhart, Rachel Giles, Zachary Gillespie, Dalton Gillis, Anna Girod, Benjamin Girod, Brittany Giroux, Kristen
Goforth, Rachel Gonzales, Gabrielle Gonzalez, Blanca Goode, Heather Goodnight, Abbigail Goodson, Dustin Goodwin, Matthew Gordon, Angel Goss, Baylie Graham, Cody Gray, Caleb Gray, Javon Grayson, Vanessa Greenwood, Adam Gregory, Christopher Grensky, Hayley Grimes, Alyssa Grimes, Lyric Grimland, Cory Grothe, Elizabeth Guan, Songhao Guardado, Antonio Guerriero, Britney Gurrola, Sonya Gushi, Nicole Guthrie, Corey Gutierrez, Ivan Gwartney, Brittney Haas, Aubrey Haddock, Jennifer Haffey, Joy Hale, Paula Hall, Jacquelyn Hall, Katie Hamadi, Abdullah Hamel, Ariel Hamill, Sandra Hamilton, Allison Hamilton, Kayla Hamilton, Rebecca Hanson, Cassandra Hanson, Jonathan Harding, Tammye Harper, Jeremiah Harris, Amber Harris, Justin Harris, Shaderica Harvey, Clinton Hassall, Kendall Hatch, Meaghan Hauck, Timothy Hawkins, Kristin Hawkins, Randall Hawpe, Kaitlyn Haws, Jackson Hayavi, Ghazal Haynes, Duquan Haynes, Katelynn Heaps, Maggie Hebert, Brailey Hecker, Madeline Heidenreich, Ashley Heitman, Tim Henderson, Taletha Hennan, Joseph Henrici, Stephen Herdman, Matthew Herm, Kristen Hermanski, Melissa Hernandez, Adela Hernandez, Brittney Heusman, Brittiny Hibbard, Molly
Hibshman, Nicole Hicks, Timothy Hidalgo, Alexis Hill, Ashli Hill, Kaitlyn Hixson, Kenda Hodges, James Holden, John Holland, Kasie Holliday, Sharon Hollowell, Joseph Holmes, Emily Holzhauser, Ashtyn Homburg, Sarah Hope, Tracy Hopkins, Shaliqua Hopson, Casey Hornsby, Cherry Horton, Jeffrey House, Katrina Howard, Kayelee Hubbell, Brayden Huffman, Samuel Hughart, Dylan Hughes, Holley Hunt, Tori Hunter, Casey Huyen, Tran Huynh, Jenney Hwang, Eugena Imhoff, Amber Irby, Keyanna Isham, Dylann Jackson, Allyson Jackson, Ashley Jackson, Marcus Jackson, Sierra Jacob, Jessica Jacoby, Elizabeth Jaeckel, Robert Jamet, Danielle Jamus, Moria Jeffers, Kristel Jencks, Kyle Jensen, Kenneth Jervis, Morgan Jester, Adam Jimenez, Cinthia Johnson, Cassie Johnson, Derek Johnson, Josie Johnson, Megan Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Taelor Johnston, David Johnston, Leslie Jolly, Selina Jones, Jacob Jones, Madison Josey, Dee Kanyumbu, Chiedza Karis, Zachariah Kelly, Julia Kelly, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Jessica Kennedy, Sapphire Kerby, Rox Khaimi, Hadeel Kieser, Lacy Kim, Isaac Kinard, Logan Kindrick, Caleb King, Tyler
13 Kirtley, Branen Kisling, Jamie Kock, Caroline Koepke, Aron Kone, Noura Korstjens, Erin Kouadio, Amani Yannick X Kouadio Ange, Christelle Kouame, Joel Krebs, Jacqueline Krug, Eric Kurtz, Ashley Lachance, Lindsey Lacina, Lily LaFerr, Devin Lai, Li Lake, Allyson LaMontagne, Ariel Landeros, Miguel Lane, Patricia Langer, Olivia LaRue, Abby Laughlin, Brandon Law, Ting Wei Lazos, Chonaphet Le, Yen LeDonne, Rebecca Lee, Cerwin Lee, Chantey Lee, Ping Hong Legg, Cobi Lemoine, Michael Leonard, Austin Lewis, Kendall Librandi, Christopher Light, Leighton Lim, Jonathan Lim, Lucas Little, Jason Liu, Amanda Liu, Yafeng Lobato, Christopher Lockett, Sara Long, Angela Looney, Devin Loos, Samuel Loveland, Jake Low, Christine Lowe, Matthew Lucas, Kyrstin Lucas, Tiffani Luong, Vy Lusby, Alawndra Luu, Mylinh Lyman, Hayden Madrid, Sara Magueyal, Christian Mahoney, Kayla Malibari, Maryam Malungu, Tazira Mani, Rebekah Maninger, Mikinley March, Tabitha Mariani, Jenna Marks, Aubree Marley, Chase Marshall, Candice Marshall, Janet Marshall, Katherine Marshall, Temisha Martin, Darien
Martin, Gage Mason, Payden Matthiessen, Shevelle Maud, Harrison Maxwell, Ashley McArthur, Danielle McArthur, Robin Mcauley, Benjamin McBane, Micha McBee, Lewan McCain, Jennifer McCaslin, Ryan Mcclain, Hailey McCleery, Matthew McCoin, Sarah McConnell, Jordan Mccoy, Garrett McCullough, Angela McCullough, Justin McCullough, Kayley McCutcheon, Raven McDonald, Anita McGehee, Lila McGuire, Cody McHargue, Patricia McKenna, Stephani McKenzie, Clayton McKinney, Joshua McKnight, Cassidy McLain, Jamie McLaughlin, Kolsen McLemore, Alicia McMasters, William Meadows, Desirae Medina, Annai Melton, Melissa Melton, Rozlyn Mendus, Mary Mercer, Kortnie Messner, Kadie Messner, Taylor Mette, Jarrod Michela, Jordan Mickett, Laura Mikles, Kallie Miles, Laura Miller, Ashley Miller, Autumn Miller, Katelyn Miller, Marianne Miller, Moriah Miller, Robert Miller, Tre Milligan, Amy Mills, Caleb Mills, Kateleigh Mills, Kurstyn Mills, Rebekah MinAllah, Nasar Minx, Tyler Mitchell, Lindsey Mitscher, Nicole Miyake, Brennan Monden, Madison Montgomery, Marigrace Montgomery, Rachel Moore, Alexys Moorhead, Christopher Morales Peinado Cesar Jose Morelli Dennis Morgan Carol
14 Morgan, Lajuana Morland, Yanci Morris, Courtney Morris, Stephanie Morton, Steven Mousavizadegan, Nichole Moutray, Alexandrea Moya, Charmaine Mullinix, Drew Mulzet, Shane Munda, Blake Mundy, Alexandria Murphy, Rebekah Myers, Cullan Nannemann, Kelsey Navedo, Evette Ndonguissop, Lauria Nelson, Arthur Newey, Alexis Newman, Callie Nguyen, Brandon Nguyen, Lori Nguyen, Phikhanh Nguyen, Thao Nguyen, Tien Nicholas, Michelle Nickerson, Deena Nix, Katherine Noble, Alicia Noble, Samuel Noh, Ihdeun Norwood, LaKeisha Nowden, Dedrien Nunn, Kathryn Nutter, Brendan Ochoa, Elida Oden, Queisha Ogunbanwo, Blessing Oisten, Janet Okayama, Risa Oladele, Claudius Oliver, Chelci Olson, John Olson, Stephanie O’Neal, Amanda Opuiyo, Vincent Orcutt, Travis Ortiguero, John Paul Ozment, Whitney Palastak, Jessica Pangle, Michelle Parajuli, Prakash Parker, Aaron Parker, Maston Parris, Megan Patric, Shanna Pattillo, Dillon Pattison, Kayla Paul, Jane Pautler, Jarrod Pautler, Jennifer Paye, Ndeye Marieme Payne, Christopher Pentecost, Carrie Peoples, Veronica Persa, Julianne Persechino, Christopher Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Rachel Pham, Khanh Minh Thuy
Graduation
Dec. 5, 2017 Pham, My Anh Phelps, Justin Phillips, Carly Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Taylor Phillips, Tristan Philpot, Kobi Pickle, Kayla Pinkerton, Kelsea Pischl, Anna Pittman, Jourdan Plemons, Diana Pockrus, Brent Poland, Jordan Potter, Britley Potter, Jordan Powell, Anna Pratt, Betty Price, Teresa Priddy, Holly Quintana, Mary Quintana, Aguilar Selene Qumsani, Abdulrahman Radell, Sarah Raether, Kaylee Rahman, Zubayr Ramirez, Kayla Ramones, Daniel Ramones, Santiago Ramsey, Allen Rance, Roland Rapp, Taylor Rawls, Michelle Ray, Steven Reagan, Corrie Reber, Kevin Reedy, Derek Reese, Cenea Reese, Ciara Reihs, Madison Reiter, Jessica Renfro, Brittany Renfrow, Kimberly Reynolds, Kristal Richardson, Michael Richter-Addo, Sitara Ricke, Kaylyn Rickner, Mitchell Rideout, Steven Riggs, Anthony Riggs, Sara Riley, Jameson Rios, Jose Ripley, Micah Rivas, Stephanie Roberts, James Roberts, Taylor Robertson, Michelle Robinson, Andrea Rodden, Jonathan Rodriguez, Adrian Rodriguez, Makayla Rodriguez, Roland Roe, Phillip Rogers, Haydn Rogers, Kelly Roland, Danielle Romero, Francisco Romine, Jessica Romines, Dustin Rosario, Cynthia
Rosebure, McKenna Ross, Lorelei Ross, Theresa Roswell, Katherine Rowland, Bethany Rucker, Meagan Rutledge, Driesha Saffa-Gilcrease, Mariah Saito, Daiki Salame, John Saldivar, Cesar Sanborn, Aimee Sanders, LaSean Sanders-Crawford, Tessa Sandini, Nicholas Sartain, Shaun Satche Sime, Noelle Saucedo, Francisco Sawin, Mallory Sawyer, Lori Scherman, Denton Schneider, Julie Schoepflin, Shali Schubert, Maria Scott, Katie Scott, Maygan Searle, Erika Searock, Mary Sehia, Wadoa Sembi, Angad Semo, Emilie Sewell, Mary Shaefer, Makenna Shaw, Rochelle Shearwood, Colton Sheehy, Crystal Shelley, Amber Shelton, Hannah Sherpa, Pema Shilling, Jared Shimkus, Thomas Shin, Jun Hyeok Shockley, Ji Li Shogbamimu, Olaoluwatoyosi Siaosi, Devin Sidibe, Sindou Sierra, Sirena Silue, Susanna Silva, Jackie Simon, Robert Simpson, James Simpson, Kally Singleton, Kimberly Sitter, Jenna Skidgel, Macey Slater, Amber Small, Evan Smalley, Russell Smith, Amanda Smith, Audra Smith, Carla Smith, Casey Smith, Ciara Smith, Corey Smith, Danielle Smith, Jennifer Smith, Kati Snell, Vickie Snelling, Kassidy Snider, Michael
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White, Bryan White, Chelsea White, Malcolm White, Paul Whitehead, Andrew Whitlock, Morgan Wilkerson, Adam Wilkes, Joseph Willhite, Daleigh Williams, Aaron Williams, Alexus Williams, Anna Williams, Chrisanna Williams, Daniel Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Kristy Williams, Timothy Williamson, Callie Willis, Michael Wilmes, Timothy Wilson, Carl Wilson, Chase Wilson, Dawnn Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, Rachel Wilson, Reese Windle, Amanda Winkle, Hunter Wolf, Austin Wood, Adam Wood, Alanna Wood, Ashley Wood, Raediesha Wood, Stephanie Wood, Taylor Woodfin, Alexis Woodward, Raylee Wright, Latifa Wyatt, Riley Wynne, Cody Yang, Ester Yang, Hanbo Yates, Jordan Yates, Lyndsay Yost, Katelyn Zajac-McConaghy, Winifred Zenon, Kimala Zhang, Xi Zheng, Yi Zhou, Zicen Zijoud, Marjan Zinn, Andrew
Humor Column
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Columnists Fake News Divides Community Warning: This is a Fictional Column Intended for Satire A town meeting was held in Edmond’s Chamber of Commerce last Friday after confusion within the community led to outrage upon finding out that a nationally respected columnist based out of the town was writing fake news. The Vista had the opportunity to interview this wonderfully cherished columnist so that he can shed a light as to why nobody within Edmond knew it was fake. The writer wanted complete anonymity. “The title of the column is ‘Fake News,’ I don’t know how more obvious it could have been,” the famously genius columnist said. “I mean, if someone came up to me to tell me a lie and they prefaced it with telling me that it was a lie, I wouldn’t believe what they were about to tell
me.” The meeting started with all the attendees listing off the many reasons why they love the column, which went on for an hour. “Is Autin Farraday real?” committee leader John Stall said. “This is hard for the entire community to deal with. I drove around Edmond an entire day just looking for a school named Edmond Ivy League College University (EILCU). It didn’t exist at all. I probably just could’ve used the internet, but how can I even trust the internet after this. I’m done with internet.” The worldwide loved columnist told the Vista that people have been standing in his lawn asking why he would lie to the entire world. “Dr. Seuss never got this much
hate and all of his work is fake,” the columnist said. “I watched as a grown man was crying while holding my hand. He kept asking me if the hand that writes the fake news is fake as well.” The community meeting eventually had to stop talking about how amazing the fantastic columnist’s writing was and discuss what must be done with the writer. “I wake up every day and instantly read his column because I thought it was the real news of the day,” Stall said. “So, basically, for the past four months I have not been informed of anything whatsoever, besides being informed of what good writing looks like. I wanted to kick the columnist out of Edmond, no matter how good looking he is.”
The community eventually came to a decision to kick the gorgeously smart columnist out of the town that he wrote so much fake news about. “I was surprised,” the columnist said. “There is a warning underneath the title ‘Fake News’ that cautions the reader that this is a satirical column. Now I must find a new town to write fake news about, but I don’t know if I can though. The whole world knows my writing and how good looking I am.” The columnist is forced to leave by the end of the week and the town of Edmond is beginning the grieving process. “He’s so good looking and talented, but he is a liar,” Stall said. “We all feel like we got catfished.”
Humor Columnist Dylan Brown sits at a conference table in the newsroom with a copy of one of his famous “Fake News” Columns. Illustration. (Cara Johnson/The Vista)