Volume 116, Issue 23
the
VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”
Immigrant Children Moving to Fort Sill
vistanews1903 @thevista1903 @thevista1903 The Vista ucentralmedia.com Tuesday, July 2, 2019
SPORTS
NBA Free Agency See Pg. 10
AROUND CAMPUS
Satsuki Ina, 75, hangs origami cranes as part of the Tsuru for Solidarity protest of child detention at Fort Sill U.S. Army post, during a healing ceremony at Shepler Park in Lawton, Okla., Saturday, June 22, 2019. (Scott Rains/The Lawton Constitution via AP)
Haley Humphrey @haleybhumphrey
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Approximately 1,400 Unaccompanied Alien Children will be staying in the overflow dorms at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma instead of temporary shelters at the United States/ Mexico border. The dorms on the military base are the equivalent to a basic college dorm built in the 1970s, similar to overflow shelters used by President Barack Obama in 2014, according to Oklahoma Rep. Trey Caldwell. “It’s definitely not the Hilton, but at
the same point in time, it’s not a tent on the border — it’s not a concentration camp,” Caldwell said. The Office of Communications for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, a child welfare agency, said an exact date when the UAC will arrive at Fort Sill has not been determined. “No children will arrive before the facilities are prepared to safely house and care for incoming minors,” the office said in an email. The dorms on base are air-conditioned overflow facilities used for U.S. soldiers’ basic training, high school
JROTC training and various other groups that stay on the base, Caldwell said. The Department of Defense’s military operations at Fort Sill will not be affected by having the minors in the dorms, according to Caldwell and an HHS’ ACF Spokesperson. The spokesperson said the facilities will have beds for the minors. They will also be provided food, medical treatment, cable, recreational time and possibly educational classes, according to Caldwell. From what Caldwell said he has learned about the temporary shelter
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Watersport rentals are available at a resort on December 2018 in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. Students from Deer Creek High School were among several American tourists who have fallen ill after visiting the Dominican Republic. (Megan Thele/The Vista)
The Dominican Republic is facing increased scrutiny from those making travel plans due to 11 recorded deaths in the last year and more recent reports of numerous vacationers falling ill. Authorities are still investigating many of the deaths and do not yet have any definitive results. However, the official cause of death for several of those who have died is listed as pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs. Other vacationers cite experiencing a range of symptoms including stomach cramps, diarrhea and bloody
STATEWIDE
See Pg. 6
Continued on Pg. 5
Dominican Republic Illnesses hit Deer Creek JaNae Williams @janaebwilliams
Libertyfest Sparks a Celebration
stools. Some recall having smelled a chemical odor in their rooms before falling ill. Several Deer Creek High School students fell ill after eating at the same restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, according to Isabel Brazil, one of the graduating seniors who attended the trip. “I think there was, like, six people in the hospital in [the Dominican Republic],” Brazil said. “Some people figured out that they had caught the norovirus when they got back here.” Norovirus is very contagious and can be contracted from multiple sources including contaminated food, Continued on Pg. 5
New Registration Laws for Drivers EDITORIAL
See Pg. 6
Democrat Debating Season Begins
See Pg. 8
2
the
July 2, 2019
Contents
VISTA
Content
Construction ................................................................................3 Around Campus .........................................................................4 American Tourists/Fort Sill............................................................5 OK Registration/LibertyFest ........................................................6 Diet Trends ..................................................................................7 Editorial .......................................................................................8 In-House Ad ................................................................................9 Golf/NBA Free Agency .............................................................10 MLB Predictions .........................................................................11
Staff James D. Jackson Jeff Elkins Derek Parker Tanner Laws Megan Thele Lauren Morris Michelle Pennza Christian Tabak Madison Bolton Gerald Wing Yi Leong Samantha Karbelk Teddy Burch Alex Brown
THE VISTA
is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, weekly during the academic year, at the University of Central Oklahoma. The issue price is free for the first copy and $1 for each additional copy obtained.
Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Copy Editor Online Editor Design Editor Senior Reporter Reporter Photography Photography Adviser Advertising
EDITORIALS
Opinion columns, editorial cartoons, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer or artist and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Mass Communication, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. The Vista is not an official medium of expression for the Regents or UCO.
LETTERS
The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced and must include the author’s printed name, major, classification and phone number. Phone numbers are included for contacting purposes only. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters.
ADDRESS LETTERS TO:
Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Dr. Edmond, OK 73034-5209, or deliver in person to the editor in the Communications Building, Room 131. Letters can be emailed to thevista.ads@gmail.com.
S
N
O
I
T
A
N
N
D
A
D
A
M
S
I
E
L
S
I
D
M
F
O
S
W E
Z
T
A
B
I
R
C
N
F
H
N
I
G
F
T
J
Y
R
H
E
N
H
L
D
I
G
O
T
O
R
I
M
T
I
C
R
O
T
O
E
R
J
I
A
D
E
N
Q
I
R
A
T
L
R
C
P
E
E
T
R
T
E
U
E
L
E
E
Y
O
U
U
E
W
F
U
A
O
D
V
E
A
E
S
E
C
O
N
N
O
F
L
L
H
O
X
C
U
T
D
E
R
F
E
D
R
E
O
C
A
M
I
C
Q
B
R
E
I
I
E
E
K
R
V
E
Q
R
E
N
E
E
O
E
G
O
T
N
S
S
E
D
E
B
J
L
E
N
A
H
T
R
C
P
O
R
M
R
K
E
I
O
S
E
T
I
I
E
D
N
A
A
Y
Y
L
U
J
T
O
S
N
H
T
E
N
B
N
P
A
R
A
D
E
S
T
A
T
E
S
B
C
O
N
G
R
E
S
S
R
4th of July
L
W
Advertise with us!
ADAMS AMERICA BARBECUE COLONIES CONGRESS DECLARATION EQUALITY FIREWORKS FOURTH FREEDOM HOTDOGS INDEPENDENCE JEFFERSON JULY LIBERTY NATION PARADE REVOLUTION RIGHTS STATES THIRTEEN UNITED
The Vista is published weekly during the spring, summer and fall semesters. In all issues, The Vista has opportunities for both digital, online and print ads. For information or questions contact: 405-974-5549 or thevista.ads@gmail.com
On the Cover: Top: In this Oct. 30, 2018, file photo, Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File) Top Middle: Fireworks explode during the LibertyFest event on July 4 at the University of Central Oklahoma. (Vista Archives) Bottom Middle: An individual enters the Edmond Downtown Tag Agency building on July 1 in Edmond Oklahoma. (Gerald Leong/The Vista) Bottom: Democratic presidential candidates listen to a question during a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Roadwork
July 2, 2019
3
Roadwork on 15th and Santa Fe Begins Kyle Tangco @kyle_tangco
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Edmond City Council initiated phase one of an $800,000 construction project last week at 15th Street and Santa Fe Avenue to resurface the road’s concrete. According to a letter from A-Tech Paving, the project's contractor, construction will also include improvements on the intersection’s sidewalk ramps. The project is predicted to last seven weeks, until Aug. 12. A-Tech is reducing all streets into one-way lanes, and driveways by the intersection will be closed on certain occasions. The company also reprogrammed the intersection’s traffic signals to prevent possible accidents by letting one street pass at a time. The city council does recommend those who regularly drive through the area to take alternate routes. The project began during the summer to avoid heavy traffic congestion during the school season, as Santa Fe High School is nearby. “We’ve gotten complaints about that particular intersection for years,” said Casey Moore, City of Edmond publication information
(Source/A-Tech Paving)
A-Tech Paving continues construction at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and West 15th on July 1 in Edmond Oklahoma. Construction began on June 25 and is expected to last until August 12. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
officer. “There’s only so many projects that you can get to in a year, and so this was the year that we were going to get that scheduled. It’s been needing work for quite some time.” Moore also said that the intersection is one of the busiest streets in the city, as most drivers who live north and west of the area pass the intersection to reach the Broadway Extension. A-Tech’s letter was sent to all businesses surrounding the area, which included their contact information for owners and managers to call with any complaints. The
council also announced the project to the public via Twitter and on their website. “We want people to work with the contractor on that if possible,” Moore said. Some businesses have been capable of finding new routes while workers are digging up old concrete. Staff at Champion Driving Academy, a business by the intersection, have been able to find alternate ways to pass, which prevent their students from driving through construction. “Luckily we can turn right out of our business, and up to 300 yards it
opens up into a four-way lane, and that is our method of travel right now,” said driving instructor Mike Tucker. However, construction has also affected time and safety of other establishments, especially for their customers. Crest's operation manager, Clay Duckett, said that cars have been cutting through their parking lot to avoid traffic. He also said that drivers have attempted to pass their back lot where trucks deposit the store's items. "The biggest complaint that we've heard is that a lot of shoppers feel unsafe walking out there because a lot of people keep cutting through our parking lot, speeding too fast," Duckett said. "I heard that one employee had his car side-swiped, and that person that hit the car ran. So he didn't stay or stick around to exchange insurance." Santa Fe Avenue and 15th Street will also be part of the council’s intelligent transportation system project for Phase 3, upgrading the intersection’s traffic signals with new field devices and technology infrastructure that will help the Edmond Traffic Management Center oversee any traffic or car accidents.
4
July 2, 2019
Around Campus
LibertyFest participants in a vintage car ride along the parade route. (Vista Archives)
July 2–7, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019
National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals: The Lazy E Arena is hosting the National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals from Tuesday to Sunday. NLBRA is designed to give contestants ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to compete in the rodeo while developing self-confidence, a sense of integrity, sportsmanship and athletic talent. For more information call 405-282-7433.
Independence Break: There will be no classes and all University of Central Oklahoma offices will be closed.
July 3–6, 2019
July 4th Special at Pelican Bay: The Pelican Bay Aquatic Center is hosting a Fourth of July swim event from 12-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for $5. Swimmers can also pay $10 for a parking pass and the ability to watch the LibertyFest fireworks show from the pool. For more information call 405-216-7633.
LibertyFest Wagner’s Carnival: Mitch Park will be hosting the LibertyFest Wagner’s Carnival from Wednesday to Saturday. The carnival is designed for all ages as it includes 30 attractions such as a merry-goround, tea cups, Ferris wheel, Zipper, Kamikaze, Hurricane and skill games. Wednesday’s hours of operation are 5 – 11 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $20 a person. Call 405-3594630 for more details.
LibertyFest Parade: Downtown Edmond will be hosting the free-to-all LibertyFest Fourth of July Parade at 9 a.m. The parade will include bands, floats, marching groups, antique cars, clowns and round-up clubs who will all travel the 1.5 mile route.
LibertyFest ParkFest: Mitch Park is hosting the free-to-all LibertyFest ParkFest from 4-6 p.m. The event is designed for kids to enjoy face painting, henna tattoos and
crafts, as well as music, games and food. For more information call 405359-4630. LibertyFest Fireworks Show: Hafer Park is hosting the free-to-all LibertyFest fireworks show, the largest fireworks display in the metro area, beginning at 9:30 p.m. CNN and USA Today have featured the show as one of the top 10 in the nation. The fireworks show is put on by ARC Pyrotechnics and KZUC 99.3 UCentral Radio, who will be playing synchronized music.
Friday, July 5, 2019 Independence Break: There will be no classes and all University of Central Oklaoma offices will be closed. Shortt Dogg: The UCO Jazz Lab will be hosting Shortt Dogg at 8 p.m. Shortt Dogg will be performing high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music and the soulful sounds of Motown. Tickets will go on sale for $10. The event will be open seating.
Saturday, July 6, 2019 David Carr, Jr.: The UCO Jazz Lab will be hosting the self-taught saxophonist David Carr, Jr. at 8 p.m. Carr, Jr. will perform a blend of contemporary jazz combined with R&B/Funk.
Sunday, July 7, 2019 THE Music Camp at UCO: The College of Fine Arts and Design will be hosting a music summer camp for band, orchestra and choir students ages 14-18 on Sunday and Saturday. The camp will include room/board, a camp T-shirt, evening social events, ensemble participation, two music electives and private lessons from faculty and alumnus for a small additional cost.
Monday, July 8, 2019 Soccer Camp: The Crossings Soccer Camp will be held Monday through Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Immigrant Children/Illness
July 2, 2019
5
Immigrant Children Moving To Fort Sill Continued from pg. 1
situations at the border, Fort Sill is a more stable and humanitarian place of shelter that can keep each minor approximately 90 days. The shelters at the border are tents designed to keep minors for no more than a few days, according to Caldwell. “These kids are going to be handled in the utmost humanitarian means,” Caldwell said. “Every effort is being made to make sure it’s done in a humanitarian manner.” Federal DHS personnel will overlook the process of having the minors at Fort Sill, Caldwell said. The goal for the minors is to find a relative or sponsored family in the U.S. This mission is carried out by the Office of Refugee Resettlement in HHS’ ACF, who is legally required to care for the minors who come across the border illegally. “Our mission at HHS has two key parts: To create a safe and healthy environment in our shelters, one that ensures access to nutritious food, clean clothes, education and medical services,” HHS’ ACF spokesperson said. “[And] to identify the most appropriate and least restrictive placement, usually with a sponsor, for each child while they await their U.S. immigration proceedings.” ORR has policies in place to ensure the sponsors are qualified to care for the physical and mental well-being of
the children upon release from Fort Sill and other temporary emergency facilities, the spokesperson said. Although Caldwell and the HHS’ ACF spokesperson said there will be a safe atmosphere for the minors at Fort Sill, about two dozen Japanese American World War II internment camp survivors and their descendants protested migrant detention outside Fort Sill’s gates on June 22. The protestors said they believe housing the minors at Fort Sill is like a concentration camp. Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe said in a statement on June 12 that the military base is more than capable to house the minors and Caldwell agreed, believing that the protest was sensationalized. “I think it does a disservice to call them concentration camps,” Caldwell said. “I think it’s making light of something that was very, very serious in our history…I don’t think it’s the same.” However, despite the preparation of the dorms at Fort Sill, Caldwell said the immigration overflow at the border needs to be addressed quickly. “It brings to light the underlying issue about the mass amounts of illegal immigration that’s coming into the country,” Caldwell said. According to the HHS’ ACF spokesperson, DHS has referred more than 52,000 UAC to HHS this
Dressed in traditional wear, former long-time Fort Sill Apache Chairman Jeff Hazous shares his family’s story from being members of Geronimo’s band, to becoming prisoners of war held at Fort Sill U.S. Army post, during a healing ceremony in Lawton, Okla., Saturday, June 22, 2019. (Scott Rains/The Lawton Constitution via AP)
fiscal year as of June 10, a 60 percent increase from the 2018 fiscal year. There were 10,000 referrals in May alone, one of the highest monthly totals the agency has seen.
“If these numbers continue, this fiscal year HHS will care for the largest number of UAC in the program’s history,” the spokesperson said.
Dominican Republic Illnesses Hit Deer Creek Continued from pg. 1
water and surfaces and infected people, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC also said that outbreaks are not uncommon with norovirus. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. Brazil herself did not become very ill until the day the group returned home from the trip. Brazil’s mother is a gynecologist and she went to her office to have blood drawn. “They immediately made me go to the hospital downstairs, and then I was basically put in quarantine and then I stayed there for two nights,” Brazil said. “My test ended up coming back and I didn’t have the norovirus. They think that mine was just a really bad case of food poisoning.” Brazil’s case was further complicated by recently having had her gallbladder removed. She said that despite the issues she faced, she doesn’t harbor any ill will toward the Dominican Republic or its people. The surge of illnesses has made
Overwater villas near Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. Multiple American tourists have fallen ill or died in the Dominican Republic recently. (Megan Thele/The Vista)
many travelers nervous while booking trips to not only the Dominican Republic, but other Caribbean locations as well. Kaylee English, a University of Central Oklahoma senior, traveled to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico just after Brazil’s trip to the Dominican Republic. “I was a little hesitant when I was first asked if I wanted to go on a trip to Mexico,” English said. “I was of course having second thoughts after hearing about all of the American tourists getting sick and even dying while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.” English travels frequently and had experienced food-borne illness herself on a previous trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in the summer of 2017 after
eating tuna that contained raw tuna. “I kept saying to myself, ‘I’m at the resort, anything I eat here will be fine.’ I was very wrong,” English said. “After dinner, I immediately started having severe stomach cramps and nausea. I made a decision then that I will never consume raw fish in Mexico again.” Brazil and English both said that their experiences make them aware to be more cautious, but neither said they were reason to stop traveling. English said she recommends anyone planning to leave the United States check the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories and research reliable medical clinics. “It really doesn’t scare me to travel, but then at the same time it definitely
is going to make me pay attention way more to the foods that I eat when I go overseas,” Brazil said. English said she will hold off on visiting the Dominican Republic, even though it has been on her bucket list for a while. “Hearing about all of the tourists becoming ill in the Dominican Republic has really made me question if I would want to vacation there,” English said. “I’m definitely thinking about my safety.” Businesses are thinking about safety too amidst the issues as some companies reportedly considered relocating large group trips from resorts in the Dominican Republic. English heard from a family friend that Arbonne is discussing whether to keep a company incentive trip later this year at the Hard Rock in Punta Cana. Ultimately, English and Brazil both simply said people should not be afraid to travel. For them it comes down to increasing awareness of your surroundings and checking into what’s going on before you choose the destination that you travel to.
6
July 2, 2019
Driver Laws/LibertyFest
New Laws Now in Effect for Oklahoma Drivers Jeff Elkins @JeffElkins12
MANAGING EDITOR
Starting this week, Oklahoma drivers will retain their license plates when they sell their vehicle and must always have an up-to-date certificate of registration available for verification purposes. Passed in 2018, Senate Bill 1339 amends the Oklahoma License and Registration Act, effectively assigning plates to match an individual rather than a particular vehicle. According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, when drivers purchase a vehicle from a dealership, that car will still come with a paper dealer tag and there will be a 30 day window to register the car. Upon title and registration, drivers may either put their old tag on the new car or purchase a new tag from the OTC or a local tag agent. Messina Moore, an employee at Broadway Tag Agency, said the law will change multiple aspects of the vehicle registration process. “Another law that is changing is [that] we are going to start doing what is called ‘color capture,’ which means we are going to start recording the color of the vehicle and will start printing that on the titles and the registration,”
A motorcycle is parked outside of the University of Central Oklahoma. As of July 1, drivers in the state will keep their tags when they sell their vehicle. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
Moore said. This new feature on initial title registration applications will be a question about the primary color of the vehicle. The same question will appear on OkCARS (Convenient Auto Renewal System) once a vehicle is renewed and the color will be printed on the title. “They are giving about 25 different options, so you wont have antique sage as an option, but you will have
tan as an option,” Moore said. According to Moore, the process varies depending on whether the vehicle was purchased through a dealership or an individual. "If you buy a car from a dealership, the Oklahoma Tax Commission gives you 30 days to process your title before you get a penalty. That will not be changing,” Moore said. “However, let’s say you buy from an individual. You
buy my car, I take my tag off of my car. You are now driving in a car without a plate. You can drive around with no tag on that for five days, as long as you have a notarized bill of sale or Oklahoma title.” The Department of Public Safety requires that if you have a plate from your old car, you can only put it on the new car after you transfer ownership. The owner has five days to do so, and after that five days one can be ticketed. Oklahoma joined 42 other states with similar legislation. Any Oklahoma drivers who need a copy of their vehicle registration can get one for $1 at any tag agency. Brittany Platt, communications and administrative coordinator for Transportation and Parking Services at the University of Central Oklahoma, said students, faculty and staff should make sure they update the make and model information if they get a new vehicle, even though the plate is the same. "Currently, when you order a permit and register a car, you are essentially linking a license plate to a permit. You can have multiple cars under the same permit and all we require is [that] you have a physical sticker permit on your car."
What to Expect at Edmond LibertyFest Mardiana Malek @mardianamalek_
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Edmond’s annual LibertyFest celebration, “Snapshots of Freedom,” is running from June 27 to July 5 and continues to be one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in America. CNN and USA Today have listed LibertyFest as one of the top 10 places to be on July Fourth, according to the festival’s website. LibertyFest not only celebrates the Fourth of July, but also includes 10 other festival events during the eight day celebration. The 69th Concert In The Park kicked off the celebration on June 27. Over 70 musicians from the metro area comprised the University of Central Oklahoma Summer Band, which is UCO’s longest standing musical tradition. Patriotic music selections were directed by Brian Lamb, director of the UCO School of Music, and Edward Hudson, Jr., band director at Putnam City West High School and UCO alumnus.
Among other events throughout the week are a car show at Hafer Park; A Taste of Edmond in the Festival Market Place, which serves as the primary fundraiser for LibertyFest; and Wagner’s Carnival, which runs from July 3-6 at Mitch Park with games, rides and food vendors. The main Fourth of July celebration starts at 9 a.m. in downtown Edmond with a parade. One of the biggest in the state, the parade is expected to bring in over 50,000 spectators to start off the packed day of events. With over 100 annual entries, the parade features floats, marching groups, antique cars and bands from Edmond and the metro area. In the afternoon after the parade, visitors can go to ParkFest in Mitch Park for music, food and activities. Kona Ice, Sizzle and Spice and Racks on Racks BBQ will serve food and activities include an obstacle course, inflatables, play areas and face painting. A craft station will let children design patriotic frisbees and there will be an area for blankets and lawn chairs in the park.
Participants in the Edmond LibertyFest parade wave as they pass West Hall on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. This year’s parade will travel through downtown Edmond and will be followed by ParkFest in Mitch Park and fireworks in Hafer Park at 9:30 p.m. (Vista Archives)
The metro’s largest fireworks display, according to CNN and USA Today, begins at 9:30 p.m. in Hafer Park. Fireworks are synchronized to music played on the university’s UCentral Radio, KZUC 99.3, and can be viewed throughout central Edmond. According to Lt. Todd Strader of the Edmond Police Department, parking in downtown Edmond on
the Fourth of July will be hectic, as it has been in previous years. He said patience is helpful and if possible, encourages waiting 45 minutes for the traffic to die down. “Within the two, three-mile radius of Hafer Park, everyone leaves at the same time and it causes gridlock,” Strader said. “Hang out until traffic clears up, enjoy each other’s company.”
Opinion
July 2, 2019
7
Dieting Not the Answer to Weight Loss Daenesa Carmichael @TheVista1903 CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Health and wellness officials have always warned against restrictive diets since they each respectively started, yet they still continue to gain traction with consumers. Everydayhealth.com recently released its list of the best and worst diets of 2019 and popular diets, such as the Atkins, Keto and Whole30, were considered some of the worst. University of Central Oklahoma personal trainer Johnny Watley said he is against using the word diet. “The word diet calls for restriction,” Watley said. “So, whatever you restrict, you will crave. It’s a lifestyle change.” According to healthline.com, the ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. The name “Keto” comes from ketosis, the state the body goes into when it stops running off of carbohydrates and starts burning stored fat for energy. While the Keto diet restricts things such as soda, white bread and candy, it also restricts certain vegetables. The simplest way to categorize the vegetables one can eat on the Keto diet are ones that grow above the ground such as avocados, brussels sprouts, cucumbers and green beans. Vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, beets and parsnips are excluded, along with others that grow in the ground. The reasoning comes from
A grilled chicken salad can be considered a healthy meal that can include fruits, vegetables, and protein. Katy Soper, UCO professor, said half of meals should consist of fruits and vegetables, one-fourth should consist of protein, and the rest grains. (Provided/Wikimedia)
in-ground vegetables tending to have a higher carb count. When it comes to fruit, no fruits are off limits, but the diet guidelines warn that they should be eaten in moderation. This is also due to the carbs that naturally occur in certain fruits. Bananas and grapes are heavy with carbs while cantaloupes, peaches and watermelons are found on the lower
end of the spectrum. “Your brain feeds off of carbs, plantbased carbs,” Watley said. “While excluding processed carbs such as white bread and pasta is great, not getting the carbs and other nutrients from certain plants is not meant for the long term.” The most common reason diets don’t work is that they are not sustainable
for the long term. Most who go on diets are often looking for a quick fix. While it may work for a couple of months, they usually end up going back to how they were eating before and gaining the weight back. “Diets are hard to sustain,” said Katy Soper, registered dietitian and UCO professor. “It has to be a lifestyle change, which often takes time.” Soper said she believes in the myplate. gov model to help guide anyone into a healthier lifestyle. Filling up half your plate with fruits and vegetables, with the other half being a little less than one-fourth protein and the rest grains. “We live in a society that revolves around food,” Soper said. “You can eat according to the MyPlate model in any setting, while other diets restrict.” Soper called weight loss a marathon, not a sprint. She said that it has to be a total lifestyle change in order for the weight to start coming off and for one’s health to get better. Plant-based diets took the top five spots of the best diets of the year, with the Mediterranean Diet taking the number one spot. Carrots, peppers, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli are just a few of the fruits and vegetables one can eat to maintain a healthy diet. Potatoes, while botanically a vegetable, are considered a starch in nutrition. (Provided/Wikimedia)
8
July 2, 2019
Democrats Debate Doctrine Dreadfully
Editorial
Jeff Elkins @JeffElkins12
MANAGING EDITOR
The 2020 U.S. presidential election cycle is fully underway as the 24 Democratic candidates met last week in the perennial swing state of Florida to debate policy, giving us our first glimpse at the field of hopefuls behind the podium. A May survey by Gallup reveals that 53 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of Joe Biden, which would explain why he was the perceived front-runner for Democrats heading into the debates. After the debates however, one has to wonder if there was enough substance in between his espousal of vague platitudes and irrelevant anecdotes. At one point, he emotionally recalled a time where he was grateful for his private insurance policy. One could reasonably assume having an income and net worth that far exceeds the average family affords “Middle-Class Joe” and his family an extensive healthcare plan. This is fine if he is all-in on sustaining his reputation as a centrist who is willing to work with Republicans as an attempt to win over those defecting from Trump. However, this will fail to attract Democratic voters who are past tired of the exploitative healthcare system currently in place. It would behoove Biden and the other candidates to garner the attention of Generation Z, millennials and Generation X, as they collectively outvoted baby boomers and older generations in 2016. Sen. Kamala Harris wasted no time going at Biden, taking aim at his stance on racial issues, particularly his past opposition to a busing system that would integrate schools. Harris seems eager to attack the
Democratic presidential candidates raise their hands when asked if they would provide healthcare for undocumented immigrants, during the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
ethos of the other candidates, but she should focus more on policy, more specifically her stance on defense and foreign policy, especially this early in the cycle. On the bright side, a seasoned viewer of these debates can see that she debates with a conviction that could prove useful against someone like Trump. California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s largely underwhelming presence was highlighted by his jab at Biden for being too old to relate. “I was six years old when a presidential candidate came to the California Democratic Convention and said it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans,” said 38-year-old Swalwell. “That candidate was thenSen. Joe Biden.” Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan focused too much on appealing to the sensibilities of the rural working class. Between that and alienating himself from the
Democratic presidential candidate, former vice president Joe Biden, left, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Kamala Harris speak during the Democratic primary debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
majority of Democrats when he said the U.S. needs to remain engaged in Afghanistan, it was a rough time for Ryan, who apparently showed up to the wrong party. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has cultivated a reputation as the policy candidate and she showed no signs of shedding that image on the first night of debates. She was the most prepared to talk policy without seeming scripted. Since the debate, Warren has been the recipient of criticism for sounding like a professor. Is there such a thing as ‘too cerebral’? Sen. Bernie Sanders is adept at relating things to systemic issues. It’s difficult to talk about specifics in 60 seconds when your concern is the whole system. Sanders seemed comfortable letting his proposed policies dominate much of the discussion, despite not being involved in a majority of it, which some will discredit. Lawyer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spent the debate attaching herself to Sanders. She could be eyeing a vice president position under a more progressive candidate, probably Sanders. Given her history in upstate New York, she would be a valuable asset in attracting moderate Trump defectors. Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke might not make the September debates at this rate. He didn’t do anything to help his sliding poll numbers and may have made it worse by giving part of his first answer in Spanish – a move that is being criticized as ‘Hispandering’. Overall, it was a disappointing night for O’Rourke and his supporters, coming off as evasive and half-cocked
for a majority of the evening. If South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigeig manages to hang on until September, we’ll start to see real criticism of him. As of now, he’s appearing progressive almost superficially and no one can discern what’s underneath. The next debate in late July will be a pivotal night for his campaign. With his elite pedigree as a graduate of Harvard and Oxford, he knows how to seem intriguing and well-spoken when he avoids water is wet statements like “our country is healthier when everybody is healthier.” Attorney Andrew Yang appeared to be lacking in assertiveness among his competitors. He was a bit shaky on the few questions he was directly asked, which were softballs. There should be no hesitation about explaining in an easy-to-digest way how his Universal Basic Income (UBI) program would be funded, but there was. People deserve to know how it’s possible that every American over 18 receive $1,000 every month. Author and self-help guru Marianne Williamson didn’t get a chance to talk until almost 30 minutes in. When she did, she seemed outclassed, mocking the idea of other candidates having plans in what seemed like an actual Saturday Night Live skit. Unfortunately for Williamson, the country and perhaps the world, the Trump problem simply won’t be fixed by love, light and salt crystals alone. Whoever emerges as the nominee will have to debate with Trump, who will not be polite, cordial or coherent. That’s certainly important to keep in mind.
9
July 2, 2019
NBA Free Agency
First Day of Free Agency Changes NBA Landscape
At left, in a March 20, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. At right, in a May 8, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant is shown during the first half of Game 5 of the team’s second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/File)
Derek Parker @D_Park2 SPORTS EDITOR
Following a record start to free agency, the NBA landscape has changed significantly. Free agency officially started at 5 p.m. on June 30th, and over 48 contracts were signed on the first day. A record-breaking 3 billion dollars were dished out among various players in the first eight hours. The biggest moves of the day included superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, who both signed with the Brooklyn Nets. After having a rocky season with the Boston Celtics last year, Irving agreed to a four-year, $142 million deal with the Nets. Durant, who suffered an achilles’ injury
in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and will most likely miss the entire 2020 season, agreed to a sign-and-trade that sent D’Angelo Russell from Brooklyn to The Bay. Durant signed a four-year deal worth $164 million, and Russell agreed to a four-year $117 million deal with Golden State. In order to clear enough cap space for the AllStar point guard, the Warriors had to send veteran and former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors also resigned all-star Klay Thompson to a five-year $190 million deal. The New York Knicks were expected to land up to two max free agents this offseason, most believing Durant and Irving, but ended the night Julius Randle, Taj Gibson, Reggie Bullock
and Bobby Portis. The Knicks cleared cap space for two max players in anticipation to land superstars, but spent $135 million acquiring those players. The Philadelphia 76ers made a splash in free agency as well, revamping their roster in hopes to contend in the Eastern Conference again.
While they’re currently working on a sign-and-trade that will send star Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat, they resigned Tobias Harris to a five-year, $180 million deal, and added all-star center Al Horford for four years at $109 million. The remaining max contracts signed the first day included Kemba Walker, who signed with the Boston Celtics for four years, Jamal Murray, who agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, Kris Middleton, who resigned with the Milwaukee Bucks for five years, Kristaps Porzingis who agreed to sign on with the Dallas Mavericks for five years, and Damian Lillard, who resigned for six years at $258 million. Other notable signings included Nikola Vucevic, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bojan Bogdanovic, who all signed four-year deals with the Magic, Pacers and Jazz, respectively. The biggest player yet to sign a contract is 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who is reported to be looking at joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, or resigning with the defending champion Toronto Raptors. Free agents will have until July 6th to sign.
In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets’ Kemba Walker reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
UCO Golfer Wins Second National Academic Award Bryce McKinnis @McKinnisBryce
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Former University of Central Oklahoma golfer Cody Troutman was named a Google Cloud First Team Academic All-American by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America last Thursday for the second time in his career. Student-athletes must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA to be eligible for the Google Cloud Academic All-America Team. Troutman had a 4.0 GPA and was a Class Marshal for the UCO College of Business. Troutman, who received his bachelor’s in Business Administration from UCO in May, first received the award after the 2016-2017 season. He was sidelined for the 2017-2018 season following back surgery. UCO men’s golf coach Josh Fosdick
Cody Troutman follows through after hiting a ball. (Provided/BronchoSports)
said he is very proud of Troutman. “For him to accomplish all of this after having back surgery and sitting out for a year is a testament to his resolve and work ethic,” Fosdick said. Troutman, a native of Edmond and former standout at Santa Fe High
School, appeared in eight tournaments in the 2018-2019 season and was named as an All-MIAA selection. His 74.08 average was the fifth best among Bronchos last season. “His leadership was important but his classroom success is such an in-
dividual accomplishment,” Fosdick said. Troutman was also previously awarded the NCAA Elite 90 Award in 2017, an award given to the student-athlete with the highest GPA at the national championships. “What he did was demonstrate that [classroom success] can be done,” Fosdick said. “If anything, he raised the expectation on the team of what it means to be a student-athlete.” The Bronchos finished tied for fourth as a team at the MIAA Men’s Championship in April where Troutman finished tied for eighth as an individual, finishing his career with his best individual finish of the year. “Nobody on the team complained about school after what he went through and still had success,” Fosdick said.
MLB
July 2, 2019
10
Way too early MLB Postseason Predictions The MLB season has finally hit the halfway mark, and the All-Star game is approaching quickly. With that being said, it is only fitting that we take a look at the postseason probabilities. AL EAST: NY Yankees. The AL East is always an exciting division in baseball to watch. There is no doubt that the Yankees are the clear favorite out of the AL East. The Yankees are riding a 5-game winning streak and are sitting at 5428 on the season, the second-best record in the MLB. Their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, are currently sitting at 44-40, 11 games back and 3rd behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays hot start has carried them to their 48-36 record, 7 games back from New York. AL CENTRAL: MINNESOTA TWINS. The Minnesota Twins have not looked this good in a long time. They hold the 3rd best record in baseball 53-29, and are currently 8.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Indians and 14 ahead of the Chicago White Sox. In the AL Central the Twins are the only team to hold a positive run differential at +114. The Twins pitching has been on fire as well, with Jake Odorizzi leading the charge. Odorizzi has a 10-3 record over 16 games and posts a 2.73 ERA. Odorizzi has also struck out 94 batters over 85.2 innings. AL WEST: HOUSTON ASTROS. Look for the Houston Astros to come out of the AL West on top, yet again. The Astros are currently one of the best teams in baseball, even after a mediocre June. The Astros team is the all-around package, from strong pitching to incredible offense and even better defense, the Astros are the team to beat in the AL West. The Astros rank in the top 10 for hitting, top five in pitching and are 2nd in fielding across the league. The AL West, however, is the most competitive division in the American League so far this year. With 4 teams at .500 or better, there is no telling how the division could turn out. NL EAST: ATLANTA BRAVES. The Atlanta Braves are currently sitting 6.5 games up on the Philadelphia Phillies in the East. The Braves are looking to win the NL east back-toback for the first time since their 10-
From left, New York Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres and Didi Gregorius celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game, Saturday, June 29, 2019, in London. Major League Baseball made its European debut game Saturday at London Stadium. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
year run from 1995-2005. Currently, the Braves hold the only winning record away from home in the NL East. If the Braves can find a way to keep the momentum rolling, they should find themselves hanging another division championship flag. NL CENTRAL: MILWAUKEE BREWERS. The closest race we have in baseball currently is the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs are currently in first place sitting .5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers, but the St. Louis Cardinals are right behind them just 3.5 games out. The key to the Brewers winning the NL Central will be their pitching. Currently the staff has a 4.59 ERA and if the team can turn it around, they will be able to make a run for the NL Central banner. NL WEST: LOS ANGELES DODGERS. There should be no shock that the Dodgers are the favorite out of the NL West. The team hoists an MLB best 56-29 record, 11 games ahead of the Rockies. Max Muncy, Joc Pederson and Cody Belinger all have 20 or more home runs on the season already. On top of the hot bats, the Dodgers have one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, led by Cy Young candidate
Hyun-Jin Ryu. AL WILDCARDS: TAMPA BAY RAYS AND TEXAS RANGERS. Currently holding the wildcard spots are the Rays and the Rangers. The Rays are in a tough division with the Yankees, but their 48-36 record should not go unnoticed. The Rangers just finished their month of June only losing one series. After a sluggish start, manager Chris Woodward has turned this club around and they are making their chase for the playoffs yet again.
NL WILDCARDS: CHICAGO CUBS AND COLORADO ROCKIES. The Cubs currently hold first place in the NL Central, but I think a surge by the Brewers is going to send them to the wildcard spot. The Cubs will probably gain the spot late in the season, but it does not mean they should be counted out of contention. The Rockies bats have been nothing but hot lately. Charlie Blackmon, Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story have led this group to where they are now.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz tags out Milwaukee Brewers’ Yasmani Grandal at home during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)