The Vista Oct. 10, 2017

Volume 115, Issue 8

the VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

“ This is

home for me. ”

Eddie Griffin smiles at attendees of a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Griffin, who coached the UCO wrestling team in the late 1970s to early 1980s was announced as the new athletic director at UCO. (Cara Johnson/ The Vista)

Austin Moseley @Austin_Moseley Sport Editor

The University of Central Oklahoma named former UCO wrestling coach Eddie Griffin as the new athletic director on Thursday after former AD Joe Muller resigned in August.

“This is home for me,” Griffin said.

“Our goal here will be to win national championships, conference championships, and to win championships in our students lives as well.”

While Griffin did not mention any specifics plans he wants to implement in the department, he said that with the support of their donors, UCO has great momentum moving forward.

“There’s nothing but greatness in the future here,” Griffin said. “I’m very honored and thrilled to have this opportunity.”

As the wrestling coach at UCO from 1978-1982, Griffin won the program’s first three national championships, while coaching 28 All-Americans, and 11 individual champions

during his four years as the head wrestling coach.

Griffin won NAIA Coach of the Year three times (1979, 1981, 1982), Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Coach of the Year in 1991 and was the Oklahoma Coaches Association Athletic Director of the Year in 2000.

Griffin previously served as the president of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the Jim Thorpe Association from 2008-2017. As the president of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Griffin looked over all operations of the museum and the hall of fame.

This will not be Griffin’s first stint as an athletic director. From 19922000, after coaching the Clemson wrestling team for nine years, Griffin became the athletic director of Oklahoma City Public Schools.

See “New AD ” continued on page 12.

Playbook Under Review

Members of the UCO Homecoming Activities Board hand out cupcakes for the 100th Homecoming Event at Broncho Lake on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

See “Playbook ” continued on page 3.

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CONTENTS

Homecoming Playbook ........................................................3 Around the campus / Homecoming and BRock......................4-5 Campus Safety / Tuition......................................................6-7

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Homecoming

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Homecoming Playbook Under Review Kateleigh Mills @kateleighsuz Reporter

The Homecoming Activities Board is reviewing its playbook rules after letters from Diversity Round Table (DRT) and Student Alliance for Equality (SAFE) representatives expressed concerns about gender binary phrasing.

Diversity Round Table President, Jordan Broiles, sent a letter to the Homecoming Activities Board on Sept. 28 to change phrasing in the Homecoming Playbook, with the support of the Student Alliance for Equality (SAFE).

In the letter, Broiles wrote that he is advocating for equity and equality, and to educate the University of Central Oklahoma's student body on cultural competency.

"We must recognize that there are students who do not identify with a particular pronoun, or the pronoun they identify with does not align with their outward appearances," Broiles said. "Our concern is focused on this inclusion."

Some of the rules in the official playbook that are concerning to DRT and SAFE include the "Competitions" description.

The description reads "In the co-ed divisions of both the Dodgeball Tournament and Tug of War, teams will be required to have at least two men and two women in the competition at all times (not counting alternates).”

SAFE President Rachel Watson wrote a letter to the Homecoming Activities Board on Aug. 1 describing reasons for not participating in events.

"My primary reason for not participating in homecoming is that I and other LGBTQ+ people have felt very uncomfortable with the way homecoming reinforces the gender binary in its activities," Watson said. "Much of the playbook is written under the assumption that only cisgender men and women will be participating in the events."

In the letter Watson refers to cisgender as people whose internal gender identity matches the external sex characteristics they were born with.

Watson highlighted that the wording in the playbook also excludes non-binary, intersex, gender, bi-gender and gender fluid individuals from participating.

"Homecoming is supposed to bring all kinds of people from all different parts of campus together, but it is

Glenn Elmore, senior, hands out homecoming cupcakes at Broncho Lake on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 for the Hundred Years of Homecoming event. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista).

difficult, if not impossible, for me to ask members of SAFE to participate when many other student organizations use homophobic or transphobic slurs under the guise of friendly ribbing and encouraging the competition," Watson said.

DRT highlighted other sections to change including tenet three under both the Dodgeball and Tug of War Tournaments.

Homecoming Executive Director, Glenn Elmore, said he had a discussion with Broiles about the language concerns. He will speak with members from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, SAFE and DRT to discuss changes in gender binary phrasing for next year's homecoming.

The meeting between the groups is scheduled after this week's homecoming events.

“We must recognize that there are students who do not identify with a particular pronoun, or the pronoun they identify with does not align with their outward appearances,” Broiles said.

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Around Campus

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Homecoming Blood Drive: The Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Carl Albert room of the Nigh University Center.

Homecoming Bronze and Blueberry Breakfast: The event is hosted by the

UCO Women’s Soccer: The Bronchos take on conference foe Missouri Western at 4 p.m. on Tom Thompson Field.

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Flash Mob Meditation: At 1:15 p.m. in the Quad Fitness Room, representatives from the Center for Counseling and Well-Being will offer meditation, tai chi, yoga and relaxation.

UCO counselor Jeff Jones will lead the group every Tuesday.

Central 5K: This is a 5K marathon to celebrate UCO’s hundredth Homecoming. Runners are encouraged to wear their best “old person” attire. The 5k is from 3:30-6 p.m. at Plunkett Park.

Rock the Block: Homecoming’s annual

event with UCO housing. The event is carnival themed with games, food and rides. Rock the Block is from 8-10 p.m. and is located south of Buddy’s.

Musical Landscapes: UCO Symphony Orchestra Concert: The concert displays the work of Mikhail Glinka, Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The symphony is from 7:30-10 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Theatre.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Major Quest: The event is to show students the different majors at UCO to help undeclared students find the right major for them.

Students can meet with academic advisors to help them find the right major. Major Quest is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nigh University Center Ballroom.

Murnau’s the Last Man: This is a part of the Passport to Germany Wednesday Lecture Series. Dr. Mary Brodnax’s lecture is over how German society, history and culture influenced toilets. The lecture is from 12-1 p.m. in Room 226 of the Max Chambers Library.

Little Rascal Relay: The relay is a race

with nurture stations in it. Each participant must have knowledge of how to properly take care of a baby to win the race. The event is from 5-7 p.m. at Plunkett Park.

Homecoming Talent Show: This is the Homecoming talent show where UCO students compete for who has the top talent. The event is from 8-10 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms.

Homecoming Activities Board. UCO students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast. The breakfast is from 9-10:30 a.m. at Plunkett Park.

Day of Giving/Infant Crisis Carnival:

The event is to raise money for Infant Crisis Services. ICS’s will also be holding their “Pack the Van” campaign where they will try to fill an entire van with items needed. The carnival will give out special items including car chargers.

The organization that raises the most money will get to select their cheer and dance spot.

Trauma Recovery: This workshop addresses topics like self-soothing, the mind and body connection, effects of trauma on relationships and healthy relationships. The event is from 2-3 p.m. in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.

Stress Paws: UCO offers students to take a pause from their stress by seeing the therapy dogs. The dogs are going to be in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center from 3-5 p.m.

Homecoming Tug of War: The event is a

Homecoming tradition where students compete in tug of war. The tournament is single elimination. The Homecoming Activities Board will host and referee the event. Tug of War is from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Field House Lawn.

Homecoming Cheer and Dance: This is the annual Homecoming Cheer and Dance competition where organizations perform dance routines. The event is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Hamilton Field House.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 Homecoming Parade: This is UCO’s an-

nual Homecoming parade. The parade will start near the Math and Computer Science parking lot. The parade will then go by University Dr. and Ayers St. The Homecoming Parade is from 10-11 a.m.

UCO Football: The Bronchos take on conference foe Nebraska-Kearney on Homecoming at 2 p.m. in Wantland stadium.

UCO Volleyball: The Bronchos host conference foe Northwest Missouri State at 7 p.m. in Hamilton Field House.

Sunday, October 15, 2017 UCO Women’s Soccer: The Bronchos go

up against conference foe Northwest Missouri State at 4 p.m. on Tom Thompson Field.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Homecoming Pep Rally and Bonfire:

The Rally is to get students fired up for Saturday’s Homecoming football game. The event is 8-11 p.m. on the Hamilton Field House Lawn.

Friday, October 13, 2017 Grief Group: From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the

Center for Counseling and Well-Being is holding a grief group for anyone grieving. Group and individual session will be in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.

Power Nap: The Center for Counseling and

Well-Being is providing a place for students to take a nap from 1-2 p.m. in Room 104 of the Wellness Center.

UCO Volleyball: The Bronchos face

conference foe Missouri Western at 7 p.m. in Hamilton Field House.

Poppin for Purpose: The event is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness and will promote the Big Pink Tournament in February.

All donations will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Poppin for Purpose is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clock Tower.

MindStrength: This is an open group for

students to learn skills and activities on enhancing awareness. The group meets from 12-1 p.m. in Room 104 of the Wellness Center.

Trans/Gender Non-Conforming Support: The Center for Counseling and Well-Be-

ing and Mosaic Mental Health are teaming up to offer a gender affirming therapy group for UCO students. The group offers attendees opportunities to connect with others having similar experiences. The session is from 3-4:30 p.m. in Room 402 of the Nigh University Center.

UCO

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UCO’s 100th Homecoming

Vy Luong @TheVista1903

Contributing Writer

UCO’s 100th Homecoming “A Century of Coming Home” is from Oct. 7 to Oct. 14 with several events on UCO’s campus.

“We want to add the 100th theme into our event, like basing our spirit events around it and the music we play,” said Homecoming Philanthropy Director Megan Scott.

Homecoming Executive Director Glenn Elmore said this year is one of the earliest homecomings, as it is usually the first week of November.

“Homecoming is to bring the whole campus together as well as the Edmond community,” said Elmore.

“Everyone can get involved to share the tradition of UCO, including current students, alumni and future students.”

The Future Broncho and Coloring

Contest Winners Party will start at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 14 at the St. Mary’s parking lot.

“We will pass out the coloring sheets for kids up to 4th grade,” Elmore said.

He said they will pass out paper sheets and ask those future Bronchos attending the event to write out why they want to come to UCO. “[The 100th anniversary] is a chance to celebrate the history, so we will have alumni and students from all over the world coming back to UCO,” Elmore said.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct 14. All organizations participating will line up at the Math and Computer Science parking lots at 9 a.m.

“We have 92 organizations signing up for the parade,” said Scott. “We wanted to reach 100 as our 100th year, but it [92] is a lot more than

Bronchos’ BRockstar

other years.”

The 1957 Homecoming Queen Elaine Lower and her husband, Gary Lower, are the parade grand marshals. Gary Lower was a football player and is in UCO’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

The homecoming carnival and tailgate party will start at 11 a.m. at Wantland Stadium’s west parking lot after the parade.

“We will have food trucks and places for organizations to set up booths,” Elmore said.

UCO takes on the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at 2 p.m. in Wantland Stadium.

“We will announce the winners of several events, including the winner of the Broncho Cup and the king and queen of this year,” Elmore said.

The royalty is voted on by the student body and the results are combined with their panel interview

score. The cup winner is based on all the points an organization gains through all homecoming events.

Scott said President Don Betz will attend the game.

One of the main homecoming attractions is the Cheer and Dance Competition. Elmore said 30 teams will compete at Hamilton Field House with three brackets: male, female and coed organizations. They hope to have about 3,000 people in attendance.

The event is free for UCO students with a valid student ID. Non-students can pay $5 for a ticket, but only 1,000 tickets are available.

All money raised from funding events will help Infant Crisis Services, the only food bank in Central Oklahoma dedicated exclusively to babies and toddlers.

Travis Orcutt @TheVista1903

Contributing Writer

What's that giant, colorful stone by the housing offices?

Anyone venturing to the west side of campus may notice a giant rock covered in painted messages, which are ever-changing.

The Broncho Rock, or BRock, has been around for three years and is already estimated to contain 60-100 layers of paint, according to Campus Activities.

“A lot of campuses around the country have spirit rocks,” said Nicole Doherty, coordinator for Student Engagement. “The purpose is that it will grow over time.”

Students are free to paint whatever they like on BRock, usually advertising campus-related activities and promoting Broncho spirit.

BRock has been known for more personal messages as well, with students asking others out on dates or wishing a happy anniversary.

“An original dream was that someday someone would propose,” Doherty said.

However, with such freedom comes a small risk.

“Since it is open and uncontrolled – this has only happened once in three years – we have seen certain shapes drawn on it that we had to paint over. We keep extra spray paint in the office,” Doherty said.

Campus Activities hopes to expand the small area around BRock with decorative pebbles and a few benches, but Doherty said the budget for the rock is not a top priority.

“The original dream was that there would be benches around it, that it would be a fun campus spot for good campus memories, maybe a picnic spot,” Doherty said. “There were pebbles around him, but they got kicked off.”

Students who wish to paint something on the rock are welcome to do so, as long as it isn't profane and it relates to something on campus.

Campus Activities recommends using house paint or spray paint.

“Technically you can put anything you want on it, but we hope that it's promoting campus organizations,” Doherty said. “Our office paints it for

UCO’s BRock is locaated between the housing building and library. This week the rock is painted in celebration of homecoming week. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista)

all major campus events.”

Homecoming begins this week and BRock will be no exception to campus decorations. Expect to see plenty of paint on him over the next few days.

BRock celebrates his fourth birthday in April, which will be an event of its own advertising.

“We celebrate his birthday every year. It's just a little fun event we do,” Doherty said.

The Broncho Rock is located between the housing office and the Library. Students who enjoy the current design are encouraged to take a picture, since the message is always changing.

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Safety

UCO Campus Safety Precautions

Dylan Brown

@DylanTaylorBro Reporter

With the recent shootings in Las Vegas, UCO campus police are now urging students to understand the proper safety protocol when there is an active-shooter on campus.

“The first thing we would do if there was an active shooter on campus is that we would verify the situation,” said Norman Nieves, director of Emergency Management at UCO. “Then we would send out our initial Central Alert, we would let students know via the text that there is a possible gunman and the specific location that the gunman would be at. Along with that, there would be a message to steer clear of the area and there is more information to come.”

Statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation found that the incidents of mass shootings have risen from one in 2000 to 15 in 2015.

“I’m responsible for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Part of my job is teaching students what to do ‘if’,” said Nieves. “Also, teaching faculty and staff, if something happens, what do we do.”

Nieves has worked in Emergency Management at UCO for many years and said that he has not witnessed a situation with an active-shooter while employed.

A UCO patrol car sits outside of the UCO Police Department. With recent shootings, campus police want students to understand and be able to utilize safety protocols in case of an active shooter situation. (Provided/ Vista Archives)

“If there was to be an active-shooter though,” said Nieves, “besides sending out the Central Alerts to warn students, we would tell them to execute the ‘run, hide, fight’ tactic.”

“Run, hide, fight” is a tactic which the Department of Homeland Security advises is the proper response sequence to an active-shooter situation.

“It is kind of what we preach here

A police officer takes cover behind a police vehicle during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

on campus,” said Nieves. “Run, if you are where the shooter is, it’s obvious that the best place to be at is not where he is. If you can’t run, because the shooter may be close, the next best thing to do is hide.”

If you are stuck where you are at, the next step is to hide, which is also referred to as “sheltering in place”.

“Hide behind a sturdy door, a locker or a table. Something that can put itself between you and the shooter,” said Nieves. “If you can’t run, you can’t hide, and the shooter happens to be where you are, you may need to fight. And what we mean is, fight for your life.”

The FBI has collected other data that shows incidents of mass shootings occur mostly at schools, followed by places of commerce.

Nieves tells students to not panic in the instance of an active shooter.

“Know that we are doing the best we can to ensure your safety. Your safety is our priority,” said Nieves.

“That’s our number one thing, is our students and faculty’s safety. Understand that it may take a while for us to get all the resources that we need, but we will, and students should never feel afraid to call us.”

Tuition

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In-State Tuition for Hurricane Victims

In this Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, damaged and destroyed homes are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. If you think this has been a wild and costly year for weather disasters, federal meteorologists say you are right, it’s been record setting. So far this year the United States has had 15 weather disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Christian Tabak @TheVista1903 Reporter

The University of Central Oklahoma has announced a program that will provide in-state tuition for eligible students who have been relocated to Oklahoma from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands due to the widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The first program of its kind to be offered by UCO, it will allow transfer students from the two U.S. territories impacted by last month’s hurricanes to pursue their education at UCO at the in-state cost of $6,096 rather than the out-of-state tuition cost of $14,972. While still being finalized, the preparations for completing the initiative can be measured in weeks, according to Adrienne Nobles, assistant vice president for University Communications.

“This program is in response to an extraordinary situation,” Nobles said. “This is the first time in modern history that an entire American state or territory has been so thoroughly devastated by a natural disaster, essentially shutting down the majority of operations on these islands for an extended period of time.”

While students within the program will not be provided with in-state status, they will be provided with tuition waivers that reduce out-ofstate costs. The university is looking to partner with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to establish interinstitutional agreements to aid in the transfer process, according to Nobles.

The initiative was announced last week by UCO President Don Betz in a statement supporting and encouraging relief efforts for the two U.S. territories.

“Beyond our prayers and good wishes, we must act as fellow citizens and neighbors with generosity and useful assistance and support

through the several stages that return to a life approaching normal must pass,” Betz said.

More than two weeks after Hurricane Maria struck the region, over half of Puerto Rico continues to have no access to running water or telecommunication systems. Much of the island also continues to be without electricity, a situation not expected to be repaired for more than six months.

Along with federal relief responses, many communities across the U.S. have also joined in to support areas impacted by the season’s tropical weather. UCO’s own Leadership Central began a hurricane relief campaign last month to gather supplies for victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

“We are connected to our campus, local, national and global communities. Our fellow Americans are in great need of assistance, and we have a way we can help. It’s simply one of many ways we endeavor to exemplify the university’s core values of character, community and civility,” Nobles said.

The second largest Hispanic demographic in Oklahoma, Puerto Ricans make up 0.3 percent of the university’s student population. With members of the student body and community impacted by the disaster, the university’s Latino Faculty and Staff Association have expressed emphatic support of the program and other measures supporting recovery efforts in the region.

“UCO is taking a leadership role in Oklahoma in supporting students affected by the hurricane by welcoming them into our UCO community and calling for our students, faculty and staff to join the national and global recovery efforts on the island,” said Liliana Mendoza, director of OKC Cultural Outreach and Diversity Strategies.

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Gluten

Gluten and Celiac Disease Evelyn Stewart @TheVista1903

Contributing Writer

Students at the University of Central Oklahoma may not know that they are getting sick off of a mixture of proteins called gluten.

The common term for most students with this sensitivity is an allergy called gluten-intolerance.

However, some students suffer from celiac disease.

Celiac disease makes your immune system tissues attack your healthy cells in your small intestine thinking they are foreign. It is triggered by dietary gluten peptides found in wheat and related grains. There is no formal classification of celiac disease, however, it can be divided into common subgroups; Classic celiac disease, atypical celiac disease, silent celiac disease, non-responsive celiac disease and refractory celiac disease.

There are differences between celiac disease and gluten-intolerance, and gluten-intolerance bodies react differently than those with celiac disease. However, the symptoms are similar.

Jose Medina, MHS, PA-C, a clinical associate professor and director for Clinical Outreach, confirms that common symptoms for gluten-intolerance are diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort, and weight loss.

The most common symptoms for

With high gluten content, wheat is on of the most common allergies for those with celiac disease. (Provided/ Pixabay.com)

celiac disease includes: IgA deficiency, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort, anemia, failure to thrive, low bone density, fatigue and weight loss.

Celiac disease can cause malnutrition and low bone density. In rare cases, it can lead to cancer.

Medina confirmed the gluten does

Most pastas contain gluten. (Provided/ Pixabay.com)

not cause the damage directly. The immune system's reaction to the gluten protein makes the white blood cells mistakenly attack the small intestinal lining.

Over time, the reaction damages the small intestinal lining and prevents absorption of some nutrients. It can also affect growth and develop-

ment in children. Medina confirmed that celiac disease may present at any age. Symptoms change per person and are usually recurring in nature.

The testing process for celiac disease involves getting blood drawn to measure antibodies. It must be confirmed by duodenal biopsy, which is a biopsy of the small intestine.

The only current therapy is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, along with treatment of any underlying disease it may cause or make the problem worse.

Gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin.

Kenzie Sandberg, a junior at UCO, took his celiac test this year. He did not suspect he had a gluten-intolerance. His parents got him checked since both his mother and sister had the allergy.

Sandberg lives in Sand Springs and went to St. Johns Clinic Urgent Care to get blood tested. The results came back high, which told Sandberg he had celiac disease.

The biggest change for Sandberg was his eating habits. He was no longer able to eat his favorite foods.

"I shop at Wal-Mart for gluten-free products and tend to eat at home", Sandberg says. Since diagnosed, Sandberg has not gone out to eat.

After going on the gluten-free diet, Sandberg says that he has felt better.

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“We Can Still Eat Good Food”

Said Amilia Carpenter

Amilia Carpenter, a senior at UCO, was 17 and in tenth grade when she found out about her gluten-intolerance.

Carpenter said the hardest part about the change was the beginning and the self-control. She turned cold turkey and had to relearn what she could and couldn't eat. She said she began to look at the ingredients and learn what to look for.

"You don't have to just rely on Wal-Mart's gluten-free section," Carpenter said. "It's a good place for beginners who have no idea what to look for, but there's more gluten-free stuff than what Wal-Mart labels as."

She said that shopping became easier once she knew what gluten was called on the ingredients label.

Carpenter said, "I miss desserts.

Pastry desserts are hard to replicate."

She also said she missed the taste of regular bread.

Since tenth grade, Carpenter said that there are more gluten-free products available in stores and in restaurants.

Gluten-free products are apparent on UCO campus. Buddy's and the Market both have options for gluten-intolerant students.

Buddy's currently has a small section in their buffet area where students can find gluten-free prod-

(Provided/ Pixabay.com)

ucts. They also have gluten-free products such as pizza crusts, bread and meats.

Gianna Deutch, director of residential dinning, said that there are gluten-free products in Buddy's pantry. "There are cookies, crackers, chips and other available items in our pantry.” Deutch said students are welcomed to come and check out the gluten-free products.

Deutch said that Buddy's is planning on rearranging to make a designated gluten-free area. "We are planning on adding a toaster, microwave and fridge specifically for gluten-free food". There will be tongs and other utensils designated for the gluten-free food so that there won't be any cross-contamination.

Even though students should be aware of the food they eat, Deutch said that themed nights like Barbecue and Asian nights usually are less gluten-free friendly.

The majority of the chefs in Buddy's are able to answer any question students may have about the gluten-free foods.

Charles Liddel, director of retail, said that in the Market, formally called Outtakes, the fruit, salads and parfaits are all gluten-free. “The salads are made at Buddy's in an area that is away from gluten,” said

Flour and bread both contin large amounts of gluten, and can make those with celiac disease sick. (Provided/ Pixabay.com)

Liddel.

The Market will always be accommodating to students and for "the students to feel comfortable coming to the directors.” It is harder to get gluten-free products since the Market is retail, but Liddel said he is always open to what students have to say.

Students are welcomed to find Liddel and asked to be taken to the back of the food court to look at all of the ingredients in their foods.

There are also off-campus choices for students with gluten-intolerance at UCO. Flatire, Chik-fil-a, Hideaway and McAlister's are just a few of the places off-campus that serve gluten-free food. Students can always call to places and ask about gluten-free products when being served at a restaurant. These places claim to switch gloves when making the food but inform that they cannot guarantee that there won't be cross-contamination.

Both Flatire and Chik-fil-A offer gluten free buns. Flatire will make the food in the kitchen, while Chikfil-A will hand a bun that is packaged for students to make themselves.

Grilled chicken is recommended when ordering these sandwiches.

Hideaway has gluten-free pizza that they make separately from the rest of their pizzas. Meatballs are

the only meats that are gluten-free.

The vegetables and sauces are also gluten-free.

McAlister's offers gluten-free bread, salads, soups and potatoes.

Both Sandberg and Carpenter said that asking for the chefs to change their gloves and utensils is one of the best ways to eliminate as much cross-contamination as possible.

They warn students with higher sensitivity to still be aware of what they eat.

"You can usually find something to eat no matter where you go," Carpenter said. "We can still eat good food".

"Take it seriously," Sandberg said. "It can complicate other things, later."

He said Google is his best friend when it comes to finding foods that are gluten-free.

Some apps that are available for both Androids and Apple are called Find Me Gluten Free, and Gluten Free Scanner.

Find Me Gluten Free is owned by Yelp and shows reviews of places from other gluten-intolerant or celiac people and how gluten-friendly the place really is.

Gluten Free Scanner uses barcodes to find out which products are gluten-free.

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Donald Trump

Last Week with Donald Trump

First lady Melania Trump watches as President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he meets with crew of the USS Kearsarge after touring areas impacted by Hurricane Maria, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Right: President Donald Trump signs a National Manufacturing Day Proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/ Carolyn Kaster)

Above: In this Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 photo, President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd at Calvary Chapel in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Trump helped sink Puerto Ricans bond prices with talk of wiping out the U.S. territory’s debt but his budget director dismissed the idea of a bailout as the bankrupt island fights to recover from Hurricane Maria. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Above: First lady Melania Trump listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Hispanic Heritage Month event in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Above: President Donald Trump holds a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department hat as he meets with first responders, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Humor Column

October 10, 2017

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Francisco’s Hat Trick Method

Warning: This is a Fictional Column Intended for Satire This Friday, motivational speaker Phillipé De Francisco will give a lecture to students over the importance of wearing a fedora.

"I see people walking around with their heads down and uncovered,” said Francisco. “I think to myself, ‘if only they had a fedora, then their heads would be held high and covered.’”

Francisco has spoken at over 500 college campus’ including, Harvard, New York University and Princeton.

"It’s all about freeing yourself by finding your fedora,” said Francisco.

“My program is for folks that feel as if they’ve forgotten the fullness that life can give them. It can get frustrating. A fedora is so much more than just a really cool head piece; it’s a part of you that others have the opportunity to see.”

Within Francisco’s lectures is a 3-step method that helps others find themselves underneath the cover of a fedora.

"The first step is ‘finding your fedora,” said Francisco. “When you wake up in the morning, you begin your day by looking for your fedora.

Searching around your room and looking for your fedora. That feeling of finally finding your fedora is fantastic, that I freak-out because I frequently forget where I put my fedora.”

Francisco said that the next step involves ‘feeling your fedora.’ “what your fedora is made of resembles what you are made of.”

"This is an important step because when people see your fedora, they really see what kind of person you are,” said Francisco. “My fedora is made of 100 percent camel hair.

That means that I am a very rich man who can afford the hair of a peculiar-shaped animal who lives in the desert. Therefore, people respect me.”

Deeper research has found that Francisco’s statement on wearing a camel-hair fedora was a complete opinion.

"Following your fedora’ is the final step in my proven 3-step method,” said Francisco. “It lays on top of your head, so, wherever it goes, you go. I give the example of when I first

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met my wife. I was on top of the Empire State Building in New York and I decided to throw my fedora

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off. After quickly running down the stairs, I found my fedora on top of my beautiful fiancé Angela.”

"We met on Craigslist, when I was selling my ’94 Toyota Camry,” said Angela Francisco. “He’s bald by the way, that’s why he wears a fedora.

He does this whole lecture thing, because he wants fedoras to come back in style so nobody will find out he’s bald.”

Angela Francisco has been married to Phillipé for twelve years.

"His real name is Drew Feesees,” said Angela. “This whole ‘program’ is actually a giant scam. He sells fedoras after he gets done talking to people and makes thousands of dollars. I keep my mouth shut, he comes home with money, and I remain named Angela Feesees. What a great life.”

"My wife believes in me 100 percent,” said Drew. “I tell the students in my program that true love is only found underneath the cool shade of a fedora. She tells me every day that she doesn’t want to see my full head of hair, she wants to see my head full of fedora.”

Feesees lecture, ‘Free Your Fedora,’ will be held in the Liberal Arts Building with a table of fedoras you can purchase before, during and after.

"Jason Mraz is a pretty cool guy and he wears a fedora,” said Feesees. “Is he still popular?”

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October 10, 2017

Sports

SPORTS

UCO Receives $4 Million Donation Austin Moseley @Austin_Moseley Sports Editor

$4 million was donated to the University of Central Oklahoma Athletic Department on Monday from Chad Richison, founder of Paycom, to upgrade the universities sports facilities.

UCO Athletic Director, Eddie Griffin, said, “With the support of our donors in Broncho athletics, and Chad, the momentum here at UCO is unbelievably moving great.”

Richison, a UCO alum, has donated $14 million the past two years to the UCO Athletic Department. The donation comes after the university announced on August 22 that its $13.5 million donor was "unable to meet the expectations of the agreement."

Richison said that he was encouraged by other alums that started to donate money to the department, so he thought it was a good opportunity for him to make another donation.

“Anytime you have better facilities, you’re able to produce a better student athlete experience and that’s what our goal is,” Richison said.

With Richison’s most recent donation, Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Freeman said the majority of it will go toward the new sports performance center. The rest of the donation will go toward the Hamilton Annex project and renovating the baseball field.

Freeman said work on the baseball field will begin over the next couple of weeks. Improvements on the field

Chad Richison, founder of Paycom, speaks at the UCO Athletics press conference on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

Richison donated $10 million to UCO in November 2015, and another $4 million this Fall. (Cara Johnson/ The Vista) will include putting in artificial turf and creating a new outfield fence.

Freeman said they are trying to finish the renovations on the baseball field before the start of UCO’s baseball season.

The North Hamilton Annex project starts this spring, with an expected completion date of the fall of 2019.

Chris Brannick, sports information director at UCO, said some of the main additions will include new locker rooms, a wrestling practice facility and an auxiliary gym. Right

now, Brannick said volleyball and men's and women's basketball all share the gym and the addition of the auxiliary gym will give the sports more options for practice times.

When it comes to why the department plans on adding these new features, Brannick said they are "trying to give the student athletes today what we feel like they deserve and that's top-notch facilities."

Construction on the new sports performance center is underway and is expected to be completed by next

fall. The facility will be located in the north end zone and will feature locker rooms, team meeting rooms, a sports rehab area and a weight training room. The facility is expected to be 40,000-45,000 square feet.

The sports performance center, the Hamilton Annex and upgrades to the softball stadium were some of the goals UCO's athletic department set out when it started its Complete the Dream campaign in 2015, with a goal of $15 million, which they surpassed.

Bronchos New Athletic Director Continued From Page 1, After eight years of serving as the athletic director of OKC Public Schools, Griffin took on the same position at Northeastern State in 2000.

With Griffin as athletic director, the Northeastern State men’s basketball team won the national championship in 2003.

UCO President Don Betz has a

familiarity with Griffin. Betz was the president of Northeastern State during Griffin’s final year as the athletic director at the university.

“Eddie is a great team player and someone who I enjoyed working with at Northeastern State University,” Betz said. “I’m really looking forward to his tenure here with us.”

As athletic director of Northeastern State, the school’s football win total went from nine in his first year to one in his last. Men’s basketball went from 23 wins to 11, women’s basketball from 17 to 16 and baseball’s win total went from 32 to 21.

During his tenure at Northeastern State, the sports teams combined for

10 conference championships, two NCAA regional championships, and three conference tournament championships.

Griffin also raised $4.5 million for upgrades to Northeastern State’s athletic facilities.

Football

October 10, 2017

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Bearcats Squeak Past Bronchos Jonathan Goudeau @Goudeau_jdg

Sports Reporter

The University of Central Oklahoma fell to No. 1 Northwest Missouri State 17-10 in a defensive struggle that came down to the wire.

"These kids gave a great effort today," UCO Head Coach Nick Bobeck said. "They didn't care about Northwest Missouri being ranked No. 1, or being the champs. They were going to give it all they had to try and get the win. They always do."

UCO struck first as kicker Alex Quevedo nailed a 42-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead in the middle of the first quarter. Northwest Missouri State responded with a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to take a 7-3 lead that stood until the fourth quarter. NWMSU punched in another touchdown run from 3-yards out to extend their lead 14-3.

Late in the fourth quarter, NWMSU tacked on a 29-yard field goal to make it 17-3 with 4:18 left in the game. The Bronchos did not go down without a fight as backup quarterback Chandler Garrett found Daxton Williams for a 2-yard touchdown with 2:38 left. However, NWMSU recovered the onside kick and ran out the rest of the clock to secure a 17-10 win to extend their 35-game winning streak.

Quarterback Chas Stallard, 7, runs the ball during the Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 football game at Northwest Missouri. The Bronchos lost 17-10. (Provided/ Northwest Missourian)

"We certainly had a chance to win this game," Bobeck said. "We played a heck of a game on defense, but we just couldn't connect on some chances when they counted."

Running back Jake Standlee takes the ball during the Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 football game at Northwest Missouri. The Bronchos lost 17-10. (Provided/ Northwest Missourian, Photo Editor)

Linebacker Colton Lindsey led the Bronchos with 9-tackles, while defensive backs Riley Gaylon and O'Shay Harris each had 8. The defense was also able to keep constant pressure resulting in NWMSU converting just 6 for 16 third downs.

On offensive, the Bronchos registered 248 total yards of offense, 175-yards less than their season average and mustered up 17-rushing yards on 2o carries.

"Northwest is just so tough," Bobeck said. "They don't do a whole lot of tricky schemes, or stuff on defense that is hard to figure out. They just work so hard and are so tough."

Quarterback Chas Stallard finished 20 of 40 passing for 229 yards but had at least five incomplete passes to the end zone and was sacked five

times. Running back Jake Standlee led in rushing with 20-yards on seven carries and also snagged five catches for 49 yards. Leading wide receiver J.T. Luper made his presence felt again leading the way with nine catches for 91-yards. Wide receiver L'liott Curry caught four passes for 66-yards while Josh Crockett had one catch for 15-yards.

"What we're doing is working, to an extent," Bobeck said. "We're not winning and that's not okay, but what we're doing is giving us a chance to win. We just need to connect on those chances when we get them."

The Bronchos host Nebraska-Kearney on homecoming at 2 pm. this Saturday at Wantland Stadium.

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October 10, 2017

Volleyball

Volleyball Continues To Roll

Ryan Jackson

@theVista1903 Contributing Writer

The University of Central Oklahoma volleyball team defeated Emporia State University and Washburn University this past weekend to bring their overall record of the season 20-1 with a 17-game winning streak.

Both games were on the road as UCO faced ESU then faced Washburn.

The Bronchos swept ESU 3-0 in the first game.

“I think we started the game psychologically the right way,” said Miraku. “Putting pressure on them from the very beginning helped establish are position early.”

Washburn took UCO to the wire, but the Bronchos closed the match 3-2.

“I would say a little close would be a huge underestimation,” said Miraku. “It’s as close as a volleyball game could get. It’s like a one possession game with 3 seconds to go in basketball.”

UCO lost the first set 20-25, won the next two sets with a score of 25-23 and 25-21, lost the fourth set 17-25, then won the fifth set 15-13.

“From a coaches perspective, I got everything I wanted my team to go through without losing,” said Miraku. “We went through the ringer literally and then somehow pulled out a W.”

Junior Jordan Spence, 8, returns the ball during a Sept. 29, 2017 volleyball match at Hamilton Fieldhouse. (Provided/ UCO Photo Services) Miraku said he was proud of his players and how they stepped up to the challenge. Taylor Bevis, Jordan Spence, McKenzie Fyfe, Ericka Scholl, and Callie Bangasser, among others, stepped in helped the team

this past week fight for victories.

With the Bronchos winning the last two matches, they are undefeated in conference play with a record of 7-0. Their last lost was over a month ago on Sept. 2 against Tarleton State

University.

Miraku said his goal isn’t necessarily to keep the winning-streak intact, he knows that teams will give their best shot in trying to defeat UCO and that his team needs to continue to prepare week to week with the right attitude.

“We didn’t sit down and tell our team, hey lets go on a 17 game winning streak,” said Miraku. “We got here because we value every single opponent.”

“Let the streaks and records and all those things take care of themselves and we take care of the game at hand. Enjoy the success for a day or so and then turn it around for the next practice and getting after it again.”

The Bronchos next match will take place in Hamilton Field House on Friday Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. against Missouri Western State University.

Defensive specialist Dominique Lipari, 1, kneels to reach the ball during the Sept. 29, 2017 volleyball match. (Provided/ UCO Photo Services)

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Hockey

October 10, 2017

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Bronchos Split Weekend Series Nate Baldwin

@nbaldwin05 Sports Reporter

After suffering their first loss of the season Friday, the UCO Hockey team split the two game series against Lindenwood University over the weekend, moving to 6-1 on the season.

“This was our benchmark,” said Head Coach Craig McAlister. “We have to beat this kind of team if we want to go deep into the postseason.”

The Bronchos dropped game one Friday in a defensive game to the Lions 2-1. The only action seen in the first period was 16 minutes in the penalty box for UCO. In the second period, scoring opened up when Lindenwood put two pucks in the net.

Lions had a two-goal lead into the final frame.

With about eight minutes left, the Bronchos comeback started when Andrei Novikov cut the lead down to one. It would not be enough as they were held to only one goal in the game for the first time of the season.

Saturday, the Bronchos got payback

when Spencer Peratalo scored the Overtime goal for the 3-2 victory.

“We didn’t panic,” McAlister said.

In the first period, it was Lindenwood again who opened the scoring which, 11 minutes into the game, gave the Lions the early lead. The momentum went back and forth between the two, until early in the second period the Bronchos scored.

With a man advantage, senior Defenseman Tyler Minx took a crossice pass from Novikov and buried the one-on-one shot to tie the game.

As the matchup approached, UCO expected a physical game with a team like the Lions. After two periods and several roughing penalties, McAlister told the team to, “buckle up and just go play the game.”

In a chippy game, he wanted to prevent any retaliation.

With just three minutes played in the final period, Kolby Steen gave the Bronchos their first lead of the game. Then as the fans were thinking about a win Lindenwood tied the game up again pushing it into overtime.

Regan Yew, 8, celebrates one of his two goals against Arkansas Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2017, at Arctic Edge Arena. (Hayden Barzditis/The Vista) That’s when Gage Joel slipped the puck to Peratalo for the game-winning goal.

In the net for the Bronchos in both games this week was Alex Henry.

The number-one goalie finished with

a 94-save percentage on 63-shots faced.

Next weekend the Bronchos will take on Midland University for another two game series, before a long road schedule.