Volume 117, Issue 3
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Campus Crime Rises, Safety Ranking Decreases Vy Luong
@vy169 Online Editor
The University of Central Oklahoma has dropped from the ninth safest campus in the nation to the 19th safest campus for 2018 in a study from Alarms.org based on crime statistics. Alarms.org created the ranking using the most recent data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting and the Campus Safety Security Survey put out by the U.S. Department of Education. The safe score was calculated by analyzing crimes reported by universities, including rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, motor vehicle theft and arsons. Also factored into the safety score were violent and property crime rates for the cities in which the schools were located, and the number of law enforcement offiContinued on Pg. ?
University of Central Oklahoma Officer Tiffany Stephans finshes up preparations to continue scouting campus on Jan. 27 outside of Old North. While UCO was previously ranked as the ninth safest campus in the nation, but is now ranked as the 19th safest according to Alarm.com. Crime rates are also up at the university, which has contributed to the ranking. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
Betz Announces First Amendment Day in Recognition of Free Speech Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 Reporter
University of Central Oklahoma President Don Betz has declared April 25, 2019 as First Amendment Day on campus. Students Erin Barnett and Trevor Stone worked with Mass Communication Department Chair Mary Carver and E.K. Gaylord Endowed Chair of Journalism Ethics, Joe Hight to plan activities for the day. They received a $6,000 grant from nonpartisan program 1 for All to design the
A marble slab depicting the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia. University of Central Oklahoma President Don Betz declared April 25, 2019 as First Amendment day in recognition of the importance of free speech on college campuses. (Provided/dcwriterdawn)
OKLAHOMA NEWS
Recycling Tech Becomes Easier with Tech Store Support
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event. Betz and Miss UCO, Shelby Love, have agreed to partake in the day as well. “It’s a total education of what the First Amendment is. It’s a campus-wide, not just one-building-wide, type of approach,” Hight said. The event also coincides with the start of the 50th year of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. Part of the day will include inducting the 49th class into the Hall of Fame. After the induction ceremony, attendees would to a march from the Nigh University Center to the Mass Continued on Pg. 8
BRONCHO SPORTS
UCO Softball Homers in Four Wins See Pg. 14
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CONTENTS Computer Science ...............................................................3 Around Campus ...................................................................4 Pom/UCOSA...............................................................5 Crime Increases....................................................................6 E-Waste.................................................................7 Career Fair/ First Amendmant...............................................8 Daylight Savings................................................................10 Edge.................................................................12 Falls..............................................................13 Runs In...............................................................................14 Falls.....................................................................15
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Left: The University of Central Oklahoma Tech Store sells all Apple products except the Apple iPhone. They also works with students to help recycle electronics. (Sarah Lauffenburger/The Vista)
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Right: University of Central Oklahoma first baseman Carli Jones swings during Saturday’s game against West Texas A&M. The Bronchos finished the Arkansas invitational at 4-1. (Provided/ BronchoSports)
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Computer Science
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Computer Science Draws New Students
Madison Bolton @TheVista1903 Reporter
Over the last 10 years, the University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Math and Science’s computer science program has roughly doubled as demand increases nationally for more careers within the fields of science, engineering, technology and math. “When the industry is good, usually enrollment in colleges are down because people have jobs and have no motivation to go back and study for a degree,” said Gang Qian, a computer science professor. “In this case though, I think the job market is so good that it’s encouraging freshmen and high school students to look into computer science, and that’s what I think drives the increase in enrollment in college, in computer science programs.” The New York Times reported that many universities, big and small, are facing difficulties with their computer science programs across the United States, such as turn over rates in professors, students having to be accepted into the program beforehand and challenges of enrolling due to capacity. Qian said these obstacles are not occurring in UCO’s computer science program, due to the program’s accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. This is a prestigious partnership for UCO. as the Tulsa University and University of Oklahoma are the only universities in Oklahoma to have ABET accreditation. “They require us to graduate our students on time,” Qian said. “They come and visit us every six years and they check our curriculum, faculty,
University of Central Oklahoma professor Dawn Holt demonstrates equations for her Intro to Computing Systems class on Feb. 1 in the Math and Computer Sciences building. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
lab resources, library and everything we have here to meet their standards.” As a result, the program cannot turn students down, have a lack of professors or oversized classes. Qian said enrollment in some classes has increased, but the program is equipped to handle the increased class size by offering online courses. “We have employers that look specifically for ABET accredit degrees when hiring,” Qian said. “Some students who even did not get an ABET
accredit degree in the beginning come back to us to get their ABET accredit degree and continue in their positions.” Elizabeth Wissler, senior in the UCO computer science program said this was one of the main reasons why she chose UCO. “I am majoring in computer science, straight computer science 6100, and that is the ABET accredited program, and that is why I came here,” said Wissler, “Because not every univer-
With increased enrollment in the computer science department, Megan Castle, the administrative assistant for the Computer Science Department, handles daily tasks in her office on Jan. 1 in the Math and Computer Sciences building. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
sity offers a computer science ABET accredited program.” Wissler is also the president of the Association for Computing Machinery student chapter, better known as ACM. “Typically people are raised to think computer science is in a cubical at your desk and not a lot of socializing,” Wissler said. “But since it has become so much more popular, there is a greater diversity in collaboration and wanting to work with people.” However, Qian said there is still a lack of diversity in the ratio of men to women enrolled in the program. “In terms of gender balance I would say that we are not very balanced,” Qian said. “Most of our classes in previous years have been about 80 percent male and 20 percent female.” Previously Wissler was in the engineering program at Oklahoma State University, and has always been involved in many tech related positions. She said experiencing both of these showed her how male dominated the industry really is. “Here at UCO there have been classes where if I am not the only female, there are really only one or two other women in my class,” Wissler said. “I think if I were younger it may be a bit more intimidating, but I have the fortune of coming into school as being a little bit older.” “I think a big part of it is that there is this this implication pretty early on in education that computer science is only for the quiet guy in the dark, programming,” Wissler said. To attract more women to computer science Wissler said she is looking into creating visuals for outreach programs for different schools in Oklahoma. “I think it would also be great to work with the education department and see what they would recommend and how they are approaching early education and see how we could create projects and outreaches that are specifically geared to those students,” Wissler said. Qian said he believes he is already seeing changes in the male to female ratio, even in this semester. “I teach a programming one class this semester and I saw almost a third of my class [is] female students,” Qian said. “So that is an encouraging sign.” Qian said he believes the job market is definitely a factor and that maybe more female students are attracted to the STEM disciplines. “The National Science Foundation has been promoting a gender balance and diversity in STEM majors for many years, and maybe some of those efforts are taking effect,” Qian said.
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Around Campus
From left to right, Jon Stenzel, Kenzee Butler and Brent Tedford roll their chos as they work to recruit students to participate in BronchoThon on Feb. 4 under the Broncho Lake Blue Tent. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 Bing Pink - Wheel of Fortune: Stop by the Big Pink table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center to learn more about Big Pink and how to register. Attendees can spin the wheel for a surprise while bringing more attention for breast cancer awareness. Suicide Prevention Training: The Peer Health Leaders and the Center for Counseling and Well-Being will host a Suicide Prevention Training from noon to 1 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 343. Attendees will learn how to recognize warning signs for potential suicidal behavior in their peers. Tunes at Noon: The Culdesac Kids will be performing from 12-1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Food Court as part of the Student Programming Board’s Tunes at Noon series. Self-Defense Seminar: As part of the University of Central Oklahoma’s annual Integrity Week, the Office of Student Conduct is hosting a self-defense seminar from 2-4 p.m. in the Wellness Center. No prior martial arts experience is required and free snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Life Skills Around Eating: This free and confidential group meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 328. The group will discuss and focus on the affect regulation approach to eating disorders and will teach how to handle stress triggered by food.
Anchor Weekly Meeting: Christian student organization Anchor will host their weekly meeting from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Cherokee Room 213. The event will feature food and activities.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 It’s On Us Campaign: It’s On Us is a campaign opportunity for students, staff and faculty to show their stance against sexual assault on campus. UCO’s Title IX Coordinator will be there to discuss Title IX and participatns can sign a pledge, take photos and receive a free T-shirt. Non Traditional Student Support Group: This group is designed to help non-traditional students find support at UCO with others students who can relate to your life experience and share resources to help meet personal needs and ensure success at UCO. The meeting is from 2-3 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322. Getting Unstuck: This educational based group is designed to help students learn and adopt abilities to tackle the problems in living that get them stuck while navigating life. The group meets from 3-4 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322. African Student Association General Meeting: The African Student Association will host a general meeting from 4-6 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 314.
Food and Film - Final Chance: Final Chance is a short fictional film that follows various college students and their plans that seem brilliant but crash and burn. There will be free food for students viewing the film. The event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Center for Transformative Learning’s Radke Theatre and is STLRtagged in Leadership.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 Stress Paws: Come take a stress “paws” with therapy dogs from 3-5 p.m. on the Nigh University Center fourth floor. The Mindful 8 - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: The Mindful 8 is an eight week stress reduction program based on mindfulness that helps participants better concentration, sleep and stress management. The group will meet from 3:30-4 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 328. What’s The Big Deal with Integrity? A Faculty Led Panel Discussion: As part of Integrity Week, the Office of Student Conduct will host a faculty-led panel discussion on the significance of integrity in all elements of academic life from 6-8 p.m. in Education Building Room 115. Panelists include members from the following departments: Kinesiology and Health Studies, Psychology, Design, Teacher Education Services, Criminal Justice, and English. Free Food will be provided. Solid Ground: Join the group for Bible study, singing and fellowship with
other Christian students from 6-7:30 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 202.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 Chill Skills: This group works to reduce conflict in your life; identify triggers, patterns and purpose of anger; gather more tools for enhancing communication, boundaries and healthy relationships. The group meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322. LGBTQ Support: From 1-2 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322, the Center for Counseling and Well-Being will host a support group for those considering coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, and those who have recently come out. Anyone who identifies as LGBTQ, is questioning or unsure can meet and talk about various topics around sexuality, gender and other life issues. A Life Worth Living: This group works on skills for improving boundaries and strengthening healthy relationships, enhancing sense of self and ways to manage distress. The group meets from 2-3 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 328. Spring 2019 Kick-Off: Broncho Buddies is hosting their kick-off event for the Spring 2019 semester from 5-8 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms. Students can still sign up to become a Broncho Buddy on OrgSync.
Pom/UCOSA
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UCO Pom Dances Their Way to Gold Jorge Gil
@TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
Between Jan. 18 and Jan. 20, the University of Central Oklahoma’s Pom team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship hosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association. The UCO Pom team placed first in their Opening Dance and won a national championship in the Game Day Division, making history for UCO. “Our win was definitely long awaited, we prepare so hard every single year,” said Lindsay Doescher, Pom team coach. “We always go to compete. We don’t train to lose, so being announced as the winners this year just felt like our hard work had finally paid off.” For the UCO Pom team, this was a year of obstacles. There is no such thing as an easy path to a national championship. There will always be obstacles and the UCO Pom team worked hard to overcome the complications they faced. During the Christmas break, the Pom team lost four members due to unexpected reasons. Several ladies
fought through numerous injuries during practices and competitions. Injuries are bound to happen in this sport but it’s how you overcome and work around those difficulties that make champions. “Our biggest obstacle was having to completely reformat all of our routines from our team size getting cut down,” Doescher said. The Game Day Division is one of the competitions during the UDA and UCA National Championships. During the Game Day Division competition, three different football scenarios — such as first down, offense/ defense or touchdown — are called out, and the team must perform their routine based on which scenario the announcer chooses for them. “Game Day is all about crowd involvement. We ran on stage and had a fun performance that won us the title,” said Breanne Kassan, senior and Pom team member. “The best of the best come to this competition to fight for the number one spot.” The UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship is one of the most respected college cheerleading competition in the country. According to Varsity.com the website for UCA & UDA, “The 2019 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team
The University of Central Oklahoma’s pom team placed first in the Open Game Day Division and sixth in the Open Jazz Division traveled at the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, Jan. 18-20 in Orlando, Florida. Pictured top to bottom, left to right Emma Schnautz, Kaitlyn Tinsley, Peyton Kuykendall, Bre Sanders, Katie Hurley, Kara Mickle, Baylee Mays, Breanne Kassan, Sidney Bowmaker, Kayla Tinsley Madi Grimes, Brooklyn Henry, Nicole Traxler, Jaidyn Walker and Landry Willis. (Provided/UCO)
National Championship was a weekend to remember with 10 countries,
42 states, 255 teams and 5500 competitors”.
UCOSA Kicks Off Spring Legislative Session Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma Student Association opened the spring legislative session last Monday with a review of the previous semester’s goals and the State of the Campus Address. UCOSA President Remington Dean opened the meeting with his State of the Campus speech, during which he was adamant about the student association fighting for a common cause. “I look forward to working with this body and making many of the ideals that will come out of this Congress possible this semester,” Dean said. Dean also reviewed the goals that UCOSA had accomplished last semester, which included: agreeing on gun legislature for the campus; launching and installing the “blue boxes” of phones for emergencies on campus; getting new uniforms for the UCO cheerleaders; and relaunching Shop Central, a partnership with local businesses around Edmond that give discounts to UCO students.
Laura Butler, director of Public Affairs and Leadership at the University of Central Oklahoma, spoke at the UCO Student Association about the semesterly Higher Education Day at thte State Capitol. (Provided/Leadership Central)
Dean said that they are going to try their best to relaunch the Uber program later this semester. The program was cut at the beginning of the semester due to a budget shortfall of approximately $50,000. Other goals Dean outlined for the spring semester included plans to expand Shop Central to connect with additional partners, promoting health and wellness on campus, and bringing in a guest speaker. Laura Butler, the director of Public
Affairs and Leadership at UCO, also presented at the meeting, speaking about Higher Education Day. An annual event sponsored by UCO and Leadership Central, the program has students go to the State Capitol to visit with state legislators to share their experiences as college students and advocate for higher education funding. Hosted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12, the event is free to attend with transportation and lunch provided.
As the event lasts all day, Butler said that absences from classes will not be excused, although Leadership Central can email professors about the event to explain what they will be attending. “We [the administration] go up on behalf of the institution and talk with legislators on a recurring basis, but they sometimes get tired of us,” Butler said. “So you all are the best people to advocate on behalf of your UCO experience, and the legislators have told us that your experiences are actually a lot more meaningful when they’re looking at the budget.” Butler also said that the event is nonpartisan and that when talking to legislators, it is better to advocate for a college experience as opposed to advocating for a particular political party. Sometimes the event is specialized for a specific demographic, Butler said, specifically with the event advocating for women and education and groups for veterans. The next UCOSA meeting will be 4 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the Will Rogers Room in the Nigh University Center.
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Campus Crime Rises, Safety Ranking Decreases Continued from Pg. 1
cers employed by the institution per 1,000 students.
“Essentially, our crime rate in some areas goes down, some reasons go up, but the drops and increases are consistent year to year.” Police Chief Jeff Harp As stated on the website, UCO has three cases on violent crime and 61 cases property crime. Oklahoma State University ranks 89th and University of Oklahoma ranks 121st on the list. According to UCO Police Chief Jeff Harp, it is difficult to compare campuses because it also depends on the population of each campus as well as the location. Oklahoma campuses usually have a low crime rates. “Every community has its own particular crime pattern that can change,” Harp said. According to Harp, the 2018 annual safety report will not be ready until mid-2019 as they continue to final-
ize the findings. Based on UCOPD’s daily crime log, 214 incidents were reported compared to 198 incidents in 2017 and 219 cases in 2016. Those cases happened on campus, at some non-campus property such as sorority and fraternity houses or public property, such as a sidewalk around campus. “Our crime rate in different categories will go up or go down based on a lot of factors that are sometimes beyond our control,” Harp said. “Sometimes it’s also because we have more people reporting things for some reasons.” According to Harp, some factors that may affect the crime statistic is more awareness about sexual assault and some more victims are coming forward. In the case of alcohol violation, Harp is more aggressive in enforcing alcohol laws in student housing. “Some society issues may also reflect on campus; right now it is marijuana. We see the number increase because we have medical marijuana now,” Harp said. “We also have recreational marijuana in Colorado and in other states, so people can go on Christmas or spring break and buy it legally there and then transport here. This has been something we have seen in the last two or three years.” According to the daily crime log, the crime of distribution and possession of controlled dangerous substance such as marijuana, cocaine or prescription medication is the most
Statistic of UCO Crime 2015
CDS*: 52 Larceny: 63 Total: 249
2016
CDS: 44 Larceny: 49 Total: 21
2017
CDS: 56 Larceny: 46 Total: 198
2018
CDS: 71 Larceny: 35 Total: 214
CDS: Distribution and possesion of Controlled Dangerous Substances Total includes burgalry, simple assault, stalking and other crimes not listed above CDS and Larceny listed as most prevelant crimes on campus
Source: UCO Police Daily Crime Log Vy Luong, Michelle Pennza/ Vista Graphic
Statistic of UCO Crime Month by month (2018) Months January February March April May June July August September October November December Total
Number of reported incidents 12 20 14 22 11 7 16 11 18 23 27 33 214 Source: UCO Police Daily Crime Log Vy Luong/ Vista Graphic
prevalent crime in 2018 with 71 cases. Larceny is the second most prevalent crime on campus, while it had maintained its position as the most prevelant crime in previous years. “Essentially, our crime rate in some areas goes down, some reasons go up, but the drops and increases are consistent year to year,” Harp said. “We don’t see the trend of more and more car stolen or arsons year to year. It’s relatively low.” According to the 2018 daily crime log, the crime rate drops during summer. The crime rate between November and December increased drastically compared to other months. Harp said at the end of the semester when people move out of campus housing, the crime may occur more. He said one crime that may often occur at the end of semester is that students may steal textbooks in an attempt to sell them. Crime on campus tends be low during summer because the on-campus population is also low. “Statistics are statistics, and we know that a lot of things happen but don’t get reported,” Harp said. “We always encourage reporting to see if we know if a timely problems exist then we can rely on resources.” UCO Police Department updates the crime log almost daily and people can still request the police reports to
have more details about the cases. Harp said that in his observations after coming here 18 years ago, UCO is a low crime campus based on the population. The campus’ location in Edmond, which also has a low crime rate, helps to maintain the campus safety. Other programs on campus such as Safe Walk, Blue Boxes and 24/7 police also contribute to it. “You’re here to have education, we’re here to help you have education,” Harp said. UCO Police have an agreement with the City of Edmond to focus more on the crime on campus, but they also work with Edmond Police Department on some incidents. UCO Police also send out Central Alerts about some incidents that happen off campus if they might cause threats to the UCO community. “We have to look at each situation to figure out is there a likelihood or possibly of any ongoing threat to the community,” Harp said on how UCO Police decide to send out a Central Alert. The latest Central Alert was sent out on Jan. 22 regarding an armed robbery that occurred at a residence on N. Chowning near UCO’s campus. The suspect has not been arrested and the Edmond Police Department is still investigating.
E-Waste
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Overlooking E-Waste on Campus Madison Bolton @TheVista1903 Reporter
Minimalism has taken rise over the past few years, inspiring moves into tiny homes, cutting down wardrobes and donating possessions. Shows like Marie Kondo’s “Tidying Up” on Netflix have further driven the minimalist lifestyle, but what the trend hasn’t covered is what to do with old laptops, cell phones and tablets. Marie Kondo’s new show on Netflix, “Tidying Up,” has brought minimalism to mainstream. This new trend of a minimalist lifestyle has inspired people to move into tiny homes, cut their wardrobes and donate their possessions. But, what shows like “Tidying Up” do not address is what to do with electronic devices that are no longer in use. “I think there is a message out there that people know you shouldn’t just dispose of them in the trash can,” said David Krone, Central Tech Store manager. “But there’s not really a message out there of how to dispose of them properly.” A 2002 novel, “Cradle to Cradle” by Michael Braungart and William McDonough, looks into the life cycle of products, recycling them and reusing them in a proper way, according to Eric Hemphill, manager of Sustainability at the University of Central Oklahoma. “Beginning date to the end date is called ‘cradle to grave,’ while ‘cradle to cradle’ is a term that is essentially how can we then make that cradle last all way to the next cradle and then recreate something,” Hemphill said. E-waste, a popular informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life,” is something that Hemphill believes is particularly important. All electronics have batteries, and if electronics are not disposed of properly, battery acid can be detrimental to the environment, according to Hemphill. The Central Tech Store has a tradein program where students can bring in an old device and trade it in for a discount on a new device, according to Krone. “A part of that trade-in program also is even if you have a device that is old, broken or maybe has water damage, you can still bring that to us,” Krone said. “It may not have any trade-in value but we can at least still recycle it.” Central Tech Store is partnered with Encore, a company who takes in the
old devices, disassembles them and properly recycles all the parts. Krone said something that may keep someone from recycling their electronic device could be the information or data stored on the product itself. “One of the repair services we offer is a full data transfer from any device to a new device for a flat rate fee of $25,” Krone said. The $25 dollar fee is a flat rate that the Central Tech Store offers regardless of how much data there is on the device. “A lot of other places charge by how much data there is, or how long it would take,” Krone said. “So, we didn’t want to get into that; we felt that would make it difficult for students.” Krone believes it is also important to do an annual clearance of files and pictures you no longer need on your device. “Old files can be seen as rust on your computer, making it difficult to load certain things and update your device,” Krone said. “It’s a very good habit to go through and clean out files.” Not cleaning out files on computers slows down the processing and memory, a problem seen frequently by the Central Tech Store when they take in computers for repair, according to Krone. He suggests moving files to a hard drive or iCloud storage and keeping the device as clean as possible. “You do not have to be a student, alumni, staff or faculty at UCO to benefit from our repair or recycle benefits,” Krone said. The reduce, reuse and recycle man-
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Central Tech Store not only helps students purchase and service electronics, they also assist students with recycling unused electronic devices. (Sarah Lauffenburger/The Vista)
tra has been around for years, according to Hemphill. “What we don’t talk about is reduce, reuse and recycle is a hierarchy, with reduce at the top,” Hemphill said. “So when we speak of minimalism, we are really talking about caring capacity, and not using more than you need because there are not enough of these
The recycling of electronic devices is one of the areas of recycling that remains largely untouched by popular recycling practices. E-waste as it is popularly referred to has a dramatic impact on the environment when they are not properly disposed, according to Eric Hemphill, manager of Sustainability at the University of Central Oklahoma. (Provided/Wikimedia Commons)
resources to go around.” Hemphill had no comment on Kondo’s show itself but said he does appreciate the core of the show, which is the premise that we should start thinking about more of what we need instead of what we want. However, Hemphill said part of this can be difficult due to how things are manufactured. “For example, refrigerators keep getting bigger; the bigger they become the more food we believe we need to fill them,” Hemphill said. “In return, we cannot eat all of that food, so some of it goes bad and we do not do composting or anything to break that food down or reuse it in any way. That food goes into a landfill, where the landfill is capped with no oxygen, creating methane instead of breaking down naturally.” Hemphill said he believes it is very troubling how technology is manufactured, but the minimalist trend is a great first step. Some advances with environment-friendly technology include windmills and electric vehicles, according to Hemphill, but he believes students still need to be more mindful of what they are buying and choosing to surround themselves with.
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Career Fair/First Amendment
Career Fair Provides Opportunities Katie Standlee
@katiestandlee Managing Editor
More than 70 organizations will be represented by employers recruiting for full-time and part-time jobs, internships and graduate schools at the annual Spring Career and Internship Fair on from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Nigh University Center Grand Ballrooms. Elizabeth Enck, director of the UCO Career Development Center said the number of attendees for the fair was down last semester with only 180 students attending, but her goal is double those numbers this year. The fair is free for students and alumni, but professional dress is strongly encouraged by the Career Development Center, and attendees should bring several copies of reviewed resumes for employers. This is also tagged as a Student Transformative Learning Record event for the Health and Wellness tenant. Crystal Davis-Cook, assistant director of the UCO Career Development Center said employers at fairs expect professional attire and that
suits help students stand out, although business casual will also demonstrate professionalism and help with a good first impression. “Typically when you apply for a job or internship, the only thing the employer has to go off of is your resume,” Davis-Cook said. “The fair gives you a chance to have a conversation and really express why you would be a great addition to that organization.” Preparation for a career and internship fair is important for the process, which is why the Career Development Center has many resources on their website to assist students with the preparation. “A career fair isn’t something you want to just show up to,” Davis-Cook said. “Employers are going to be evaluating you for positions they have available so you should treat it as seriously as you would an interview.” There is a special walk-in opportunity on Feb. 5 at the Career Development Center in the NUC to get a resume review from a recruiter from 3-5 p.m., and if students are unable to attend, the center also offers resume reviews with their staff through ap-
pointments, other walk-in times and online. Enck said one of the first things students should do is look up the list of employers that are attending the fair and researching those employers. This gives students the opportunity to create a strategic plan for how to communicate with employers in this setting, and to find out which employers and or graduate schools are recruiting for what major. “The more you know about [the employers and recruiters], the more you can prepare and ask questions to help you and them see if you are a good match,” Enck said. “You don’t want to just walk up and say, ‘Hey what do you do?,’ especially if you are interested in opportunities with them.” During this preparation, both Enck and Davis-Cook said another good thing to have ready is an elevator pitch. This would be a 30 second pitch for the student to give their name, major and what they are looking for in a career. “It can actually be helpful to speak with a company you aren’t that interested in first to help practice your pitch and to get some of your nerves
out of the way,” Davis-Cook said. The Career Development staff also recommends that students be themselves and come to the fair with confidence. The staff will also be available at the fair to answer any questions and help calm nerves. “Employers value what UCO students have, what they are learning and they are definitely interested in hiring and recruiting from our school,” Enck said. On the Career Development website there is a career fair tip guide available called Career Fair Tips that has a checklist and a place to prepare an elevator pitch to tell employers. The list of employers attending the fair and the majors they are recruiting can be found at hirebronchos.com. The Career Development Center, located in NUC 338, offers a variety of assistance to students and alumni: help exploring majors and careers, help gaining experience through finding part-time jobs and internships, resume critiques, interview assistance and practice, help in the job search process and help with graduate school application processes.
Betz Announces First Amendment Day in Recognition of Free Speech Continued from Pg. 1
Communication building, where a display of the First Amendment is planned to be put on one of the raised walls near an entrance to the building. After the march, panels featuring newly inducted Hall of Famers and guests from other universities and organizations will be in Room 120 of the Mass Communication building. The day of events is tentatively scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. First Amendment Day is planned to be a campus-wide event that focuses on more than the Mass Communication Department. Meetings are in progress to determine ways students and professors from other majors can participate and connect the First Amendment to their lives, jobs and areas of study. As part of this campus-wide connection, two contests are being held: any student, major or student orga-
nization can come up with ways to use the First Amendment or discuss its importance, and an essay competition. Both contests have prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second and $100 for third. The creators behind First Amendment Day felt this was a good incentive to get people from other departments to participate. “When [organizations] are tabling outside they’re giving out headphones and PopSockets, and everybody else is giving out cookies,” Barnett said. “If [people or student organizations] see $500, they’re gonna be like, ‘Oh, we could use this $500.’” A large bulletin board will be placed in front of the Nigh University Center and anyone on campus can write on a sticky note about what the First Amendment means to them, what they use it for or any quotes that remind them of the amendment. A keynote speaker is currently being discussed, but has not been finalized.
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Oklahoma Considers End to Daylight Savings Yi Wen Wong @TheVista1903 Reporter
Oklahoma Representative Kevin West, R-Moore, proposed House Bill 1117 that would establish a standard time in Oklahoma by exempting the state from daylight saving time (DST). West said he looked into the issue and has discovered many interesting facts and theories surrounding DST in general. He cited several reports from negative effects of DST on health and safety, ranging from heart attacks to automobile accidents. Ever since West filed the bill, he said he has heard from Oklahomans who have provided an overwhelming amount of support and also some very valid concerns. While West said some are worried about Oklahoma having a different time from the rest of states, he pointed out that Oklahoma is not the first state to implement such a bill. Kansas has a bill to exempt them from bill DST and Missouri is having a discussion about it as well.
An Oklahoma represetative has proposed a bill to exempt Oklahoma from daylight saving time and create a standard time for the state. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, believes the change will benefit families and follow the lead of other states in creating a standard time year round. (Provided/Pixabay)
“We have also reached out to Arkansas who has shown interest and Tennessee has an active time change bill this year,” West said. “Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California are advancing or have active legislation to exempt their states from DST.” To people who prefer DST yearround, West said that it would be dangerous for kids going to school in the dark because the sun does not rise until 8 a.m. in the winter. Under
the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the state can only opt out of DST if the state decided to go to DST year-round and would have to petition the federal government for a waiver. West said he has also heard that parents prefer DST so they would have more evening daylight hours for the kids. He believes that it is a definite issue to take into account, but anyone who has small children would likely agree it is harder to get their children
to bed when the sun is still up. “Speaking on behalf of moms, we would appreciate more sunlight in the fall for our kids’ extracurricular activities and just outside playtime,” said Samantha Vu, an Oklahoma mother of three. “It doesn’t allow us to spend a whole lot of time with our family. It’s almost like our brains are conditioned that if it’s dark outside, it’s not safe.”
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SPORTS
Mules Edge Out Bronchos
University of Central Oklahoma guard Jordan London drives to the goal during a Jan. 31 home game against Southwest Baptist University. London finished with three points, five rebounds and two steals. (Sarah Jekel/for The Vista)
Derek Parker @D_Park2
Sports Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma men’s basketball team lost a close one to the University of Central Missouri on Saturday. The Bronchos fell 61-58 in a game that came down to the very last minute. Central moved to 9-12 on the season, and 2-10 in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association play. “That was a tough one to lose,” said head coach Tom Hankins. “We had a big lead in the first and just didn’t come out the same way out of halftime. We need to adjust on what we did wrong and be ready for the next one.” Adarius Avery led the way for the Bronchos, scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds in the losing effort. Jordan Hemphill followed with 13 points and 8 rebounds of his own. Avery and
Hemphill would finish as UCO’s only two players in double digits. The Riverhawks finished with three players in double digits. Jakob Lowrance led the way with 12, with Daniel Farris and Jafar Kinsey right behind him with 10 each. Kinsey finished 1-9 from the field but finished 8-10 from the free-throw line. The Bronchos dominated the first half, shooting 48.15 percent in the first half of play, shooting 13-27 from the field, and 4-25 from the threepoint line. The game started off slow, but got going three minutes in, when Hemphill took a defender one-on-one to score the first goal of the game. UCO led by 18 in the first half, when Avery hit an and-one jumper to extend the lead. After missing a couple of shots in a row, the Mules brought it within 12 going into half. The second half did not go well for the Bronchos, who shot just 25.0 per-
cent from the field and 1-12 from the three-point line. The Bronchos started 0-5 from the field. UCO starting forcing shots, and the Mules began the comeback. CMU came out strong in the second half. After shooting just 26.92 percent in the first half, they shot 40.0 percent in the second half, and 10-13 from the free-throw line. The Bronchos shot 16-25 from the free-throw line on the day. Jordan London hit a 3-pointer to bring the Bronchos within one with 2:23 left in the game. UCO fouled and sent the Mules to the free throw line, who hit one to bring the lead to two with one minute left. The Bronchos last chance to tie the contest didn’t go, and they couldn’t catch up to CMU. UCO’s next game is against Northeastern State University in Tahlequah on Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
University of Central Oklahoma guard Josh Holliday shoots during a Jan. 31 game against Southwest Baptist University. Holliday scored seven points in Saturday’s game. (Sarah Jekel/for The Vista)
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UCO Falls To Defending Champions
University of Central Oklahoma forward Ireon Smith goes up for shot during a Jan. 31 home game against Southwest Baptist University. Smith had 10 points and seven rebounds against the Bearcats .(Provided/BronchoSports)
Derek Parker @D_Park2
Sports Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma women’s basketball team couldn’t beat the defending national champions on Saturday, losing 80-50 against the University of Central Missouri. The Bronchos allowed the opposition to shoot 50.0 percent from the field on the day, with 28 of Central Missouri’s points coming from the paint. The Jennies finished 30-60 from the field, and shot 43.8 percent from beyond the arc, making 14 threes on the day. The Jennies finished with four players in double digits, with Sydney Crockett leading the way with 19, shooting 4-7 from three-point land. Morgan Fleming followed closely behind with 17, while Peyton Taylor tacked on 14 of her own. Overall, Central had a rough day shooting the basketball. The Bronchos shot 32.1 percent from the field, and shot 7.1 percent from the three, hitting only one of their fourteen attempted 3-pointers. They scored 22 of their 50 in the paint and scored three second-chance points. “We just played poorly in every
area of the game,” said head coach Guy Hardaker. “We turned it over too many times, couldn’t make any shots and didn’t defend very well. That’s a tough combination to overcome, especially against a good team.” Central turned it over nearly as many times as they scored from the field, turning it over 17 times and scoring 18 field goals. UCO finished with just one player in double digits on the day. Megan Hartness finished with 12 and shot 5-8 from the field. Hartness hit the lone 3-pointer for the Bronchos. Micayla Haynes, Shatoya Bryson and McKenna Pulley all finished with eight points. The Bronchos never held the lead in the contest, after a Central Missouri 3-pointer just 24 seconds into the game. An Ireon Smith layup tied it up at 10-10, but the Jennies went on an 8-0 run to go up 18-10. UCO trailed just 18-15 at the end of the first quarter, after 5 straight points from Kaci Richardson. CMU went on 8-1 at the start of the second to make it 26-16. The Bronchos pulled within 6 after a Pulley score made it 26-20, but the Jennies pulled away shortly after. Central Missouri
finished the half on an 18-8 run to give themselves a comfortable 44-28 lead going into the half. Central turned it over on their first three possessions of third and missed their first seven shots. Hartness hit a three to end the scoring drought, but CMU continued to dominate the sec-
ond half. The Bronchos now look to take on in-state and conference rival Northeastern State University, the beginning of a three-game Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association road trip. UCO plays the Riverhawks on Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
University of Central Oklahoma forward Kaci Richardson dribbles during Saturday’s home game against the University of Central Missouri. Richardson scored six points in the game. (Provided/BronchoSports)
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Runs In
Softball Runs In Fast Start
University of Central Oklahoma pitcher Lexy Dobson pitches during a home game last season. Dobson had a career-high five runs in UCO’s 8-7 win over Arkansas Tech University on Saturday in the Arkansas Tech Invitational. (Provided/BronchoSports)
James D. Jackson @JamesDJackson15 Sports Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma finish the Arkansas Tech Invitational with a record of 4-1 in three days February 1-3. The Bronchos won the first four games defeating Texas Woman’s, Texas A&M International, West Texas A&M and No. 20 Arkansas Tech, starting the 2019 season on a win streak. The Bronchos outscored their
opponents 32-16 in that span. After defeating Texas Woman’s 13-3 Friday, behind 14 team hits and JoBi Heath’s three-run home run, UCO recorded just five hits to beat Texas A&M International. However, Lauren Gibson threw a shutout, giving up just five hits of her own. Carli Jones, Hazel Puempel and Halley Randolph drove in four runs for the Bronchos. “It was a good start for us,” Head Softball Coach Cody White said after Fridays two wins. “We didn’t swing
the bats as well in the second game as the first, but we took advantage of the hits we did get and Gibby (Gibson) really threw well. The girls were excited to get started and we’re looking forward to seeing what we can do the rest of the weekend.” On Saturday, the Bronchos won two games in the final innings. First against West Texas A&M as Jones would get the game-tying hit and then an error was made by A&M Commerce on Allie Eicher’s groundball, to give the Bronchos the 7-6 win.
University of Central Oklahoma catcher Halley Randolph hits the ball during a home game last season. Randolph had two hits in a 13-3 win over Texas Woman’s University on Friday. (Provided/BronchoSports)
Against No. 20 Arkansas Tech, Lexy Dobson drove in a career high five runs in a game the Bronchos won in extra innings. Dobson sent the game to extra innings with an RBI single in the top of the seventh. UCO would then score from a wild pitch and a Heath RBI single to win 8-6. “I couldn’t be more proud of the way our girls fought and battled all day today,” head coach Cody White said. “We just refused to give up and came back to beat two really good teams.” After winning their first four, the Bronchos fell to No. 9 Texas A&M-Commerce 10-0 Sunday morning in their final game at the Invitational. The Bronchos recorded just three hits. “We just ran out of gas and that’s not to take anything away from Commerce, because they have a great team and took it to us,” head coach Cody White said. “We didn’t have a lot of energy today, but overall I thought it was a pretty good weekend for us to start the season. It’s definitely something we can build on and we look forward to being at home next weekend.” The Bronchos will battle 4-2 Cameron University Friday at 1 P.M. in UCO’s first home game of the season.UCO split the two-game series against the Athletics in the 2018 season, winning the latest matchup 3-0.
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Wrestlings Upset Bid Falls Short Ethan Hummingbird @TheVista1903 Reporter
The No. 18-ranked University of Central Oklahoma wrestling team was unable to pull off the upset of No. 2 University of Nebraska-Kearney in their final home dual of the season on Sunday. “I thought we showed a lot of fight today and I’m proud of our guys for that,” head coach Todd Steidley said. “We wrestled hard and gave ourselves a chance. We lost a few tight matches that could have gone either way, but we battled.” The Bronchos won four out of the 10 matches at Wantland Stadium, as they lost the dual 19-15 on a final-match overtime penalty point. UCO is now 10-4 on the season following this loss. At 141 Nate Keim, 149 Brik Filipo, 184 Heath Gray and 197 Colton Looper all contributed victories for UCO. While 125 Tanner Cole, 133 Noah McQuigg, 157 Ty Lucas, 165 Briar Stopp, 174 Devin Crawl and heavyweight Wilson all took losses. Cole trailed second-ranked Josh Portillo 13-11 in the final minute when he secured a takedown and four point near-fall to go ahead 1713. Portillo would go on to get a six-point move to win 19-17. Redshirt freshmen Keim and Filipo both had upsets that allowed the Bronchos to have a chance down the stretch. Keim had four takedowns in his 10-5 victory and Filipo had two takedowns with two penalty points and a riding time point to win 5-1. Stopp filled in for the injured Wyatt Jordan at 165 and dropped a close 1-0 decision to top-ranked Calvin Ochs. He had an escape in the third period to earn the only point of the match. Central trailed 16-6 going into the final three matches of the dual, allowing the big men a chance. Looper was able to secure his team-high ninth pin of the season on Brady Radik in the first period to spark the run for the Bronchos. This brought the score to 16-15 with Gray up next. Gray overcame a 3-2 deficit early in the third period with a takedown as well as a four point near-fall to win 8-3. The second-ranked sophomore is now 27-1 and has won 12 straight matches.
University of Central Oklahoma wrestler Colton Looper celebrates during Sunday’s home match against the University of Nebrasks-Kearny at Hamilton Field House. Looper and the Bronchos lost 15-19 in overtime to the number two team in the country. (Provided/BronchoSports)
Wilson went up 2-1 early in the third period on a takedown, then Jarrod Hinrichs responded with an escape before Wilson was penalized for stalling to bring the game to a 3-3 tie. After a scoreless one-minute sudden-victory period, Wilson secured an escape in the first 30-second
“I thought we showed a lot of fight today and I’m proud of our guys for that. We wrestled hard and gave ourselves a chance. ” Todd Steidley tiebreaker period and Hinrichs answered with an escape in the second to tie it 4-4. Wilson was whistled for stalling again shortly after to give the winning point to Hinrichs. UCO will conclude their dual schedule on the road against Lindenwood University on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., and against University of Central Missouri on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.