Volume 116, Issue 25
the VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”
STEM Center Named for Betz Vy Luong
ucentralmedia.com vistanews1903 @thevista1903 @thevista1903 The Vista
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Real Estate Minor Gains Donations
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Regional University System of Oklahoma regents Susan Winchester (left), Mark Stansberry and Amy Ford join UCO President Don Betz (center right) at a reception announcing the university’s new STEM building would be named in his honor. The name was chosen to acknowledge his support of STEM. (Provided/UCO Photo Services)
The Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved the naming of the University of Central Oklahoma’s STEM building in honor of current university president Don Betz. “President Betz is a tremendous advocate for the advancement of higher education in Oklahoma, nationally and internationally,” said Mark A. Stansberry, chair of the RUSO Board of Regents, in a press release. “It is appropriate that future generations of students will know his name and will learn in the very building that is a symbol of his lifetime of work.” The full name of the building will be the Donald Betz STEM Research and See “STEM” on Pg. 6
New Liquor Laws Sweep the Plains Katie Standlee
@katiestandlee Managing Editor
Beer that is both cold and fullstrength can now be purchased in Oklahoma at liquor, grocery and convenience stores after updated alcohol laws went into effect on Monday. “State Question 792 will increase revenue and spur growth for the entire Oklahoma beer industry because it will remove Prohibition-era laws that severely restricted on- and off-premise businesses from being allowed to meet consumer demand and sell cold, strong beer,” said Li-
sette Barnes, president of the Oklahoma Beer Alliance, before the law change. Grocery and convenience stores are now able to sell refrigerated beer that is up to 8.99 alcohol by volume along with wine, but are still not permitted to sell liquor. Liquor stores are also able to now refrigerate both wine and beer. Wine that is sold is also greater than 15 percent alcohol by volume in liquor stores, while grocery and convenience stores are permitted to sell See “LIQUOR” on pg. 5
Madison Bolton @TheVista1903 Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma’s real estate program will now be providing scholarships to students as a result of donations the program received Sept. 19 at the UCO Real Estate Endowment Reception at the See “GAINS” on Pg.11
Book Club Bridges Generational Gap Yi Wen Wong @TheVista1903 Reporter
On Sept. 14 workers at Market Beverage Co. price the incoming full-strength beer in preparation for the alcohol law change on Oct. 1. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
UCOSA WATCH
BRONCHO SPORTS
Student Senate Hears out Be the Match
UCO Soccer Kicks Its Way to History
See “MATCH” on Pg.11
David Chapman, associate professor in the College of Business, announces the first endowed scholarship in the real estate program at the University of Central Oklahoma. (Provided/Eriech Tapia)
See “DEFENSE” on Pg. 15
The University of Central Oklahoma Department of Human Environmental Sciences partnered with Bradford Village Senior Living this See “BOOK” on Pg. 5
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ACM/Most Happy Fella.............................................................................3 Around Campus.........................................................................................4 Liquor Laws/Book Club..............................................................................5 STEM/Health Report..................................................................................6 UCOSA/Donations..........................................................................11 Bronchos...............................................................................12 Drives...............................................................................13 Bucking Broncho......................................................................................14 Defense.................................................................................15
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On the Cover: Vice Chair Kalina Popova, left, Chair Remington Dean, center, and Secretary Mario Figueroa address the student body during the UCOSA Congress meeting on Feb. 12 in the Nigh University Center Will Rogers Room. (Vista Archives)
Katie Killion, senior, dribbles the ball during a previous home game at Tom Thompson Field. Killion scored three goals in the Broncho’s road win over Nebraska-Kearney. (Provided/BronchoSports)
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by Skyler Baldwin
ACM/Most Happy Fella
Oct. 2, 2018
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ACM Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Megan Thele
@1bigtimenicole Copy Editor
The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is celebrating its 10th year during the 2018-2019 school year with concerts, masterclasses and more. “We’re going to, throughout the school year, continue to bring more [national] acts in,” said Scott Booker, ACM@UCO CEO. The Metro Music Series has expanded to run throughout the year, including the High Noon Showcase, ACM Performance Lab series and masterclasses, clinics and workshops. Upcoming ACM Performance Lab shows include pop and R&B singer-songwriter Twin Shadow with indie electronic pop opener The Ivy; indie-Americana quartet Mipso with Americana singer-songwriter Jason Scott; and singer-songwriter Molly Burch with experimental alternative folk opener Seph(ra). Upcoming High Noon Showcases in ACM’s Songwriting Room include Jason Scott, Trevor Lindley and Johnny Manchild and The Poor Bastards.
The High Noon Showcases and masterclasses are free and generally open to the public, but the ACM Performance Lab series is ticketed as it features national touring acts. A limited number of free tickets for UCO students are available with the code UCOFREE2018. Masterclasses feature established artists that Booker creates conversations with about the beginning of their careers, which leads to a question-and-answer session with students. Some of the masterclasses over the years have included Gary Numan, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Nile Rodgers of Chic and Elvis Costello. “It’s really great because it’s [the concept of] ‘show, don’t tell,’” said
Members of British music act Mumford & Sons interact with the audience during a 2014 master class interview with ACM@UCO Executive Director, Scott Booker (right). (Provided/ACM@UCO)
‘The Most Happy Fella’ Comes to Campus Madison Bolton @TheVista1903 Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma's Musical Theatre program is performing their first show of the season, “The Most Happy Fella,” from Oct. 4-7 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Each year the Musical Theatre department puts on five productions and “The Most Happy Fella” is the first of the year. According to Greg White, director of the Musical Theatre program, this production is a highly regarded classic among the musical theatre circle. White said he believes it is very important to expose students to a variety of styles. The musical theatre program performs more rock and pop when they perform at the Jazz Lab, but this production is at the other end of the spectrum. The Most Happy Fella” is set in the 1950s and tells a love story between an older man and younger woman. The music was written by Frank Loesser, who wrote the music for the production “Guys and Dolls. “The music is undeniably incredible” White said. “It has a lot of 1950s “Guys and Dolls” comedy
Patrick Conlon, ACM assistant director. “Getting these people who are like superstars to come in and say ‘no my first record contract completely fell through and this is how I got my second record contract,’ it’s what we’re teaching them in classes.” After managing bands, namely The Flaming Lips, and speaking at various conferences and colleges over the years, Booker started thinking about a program that taught the modern music business. Booker met with then-President Roger Webb to discuss the idea and its feasibility. While at the Midem conference in France, Booker met with someone who worked at the Academy
with some soaring ballads, almost sounding like Italian opera.” Sean Steele, who is playing the role of “Tony,” has a voice to die for, according to White. Steele is a graduate student at UCO majoring in Musical Theatre, this is his third principle role at Mitchell Hall. Steele's favorite song in this production is “Mama, Mama” “It is a simple conversation between a mother and son, ” Steele said. “He looks to the heavens to tell mama about his girl, how long he waited and what joy she brings him.” Steele said playing someone 30 years older has been a challenge, but his confidence has grown in the role and he loves the emotional honesty that “Tony” has. Senior Sonnet Lamb is playing “Rosabella,” the female lead. “This is her time to shine, and she is really phenomenal,” White said. White said that all 41 students who make up the “The Most Happy Fella” cast are all incredible and gifted in their own way. The cast has been rehearsing since August, and White said they are ready and he is very confident in their upcoming performance.
of Contemporary Music in Guildford, England, outside of London. After meeting the head of their Business Development Center, who was at Midem to connect students directly to the music business, Booker knew that was exactly what he wanted UCO's program to do. “I thought ‘ that’s exactly what I want our program to do, is to...not only teach people how the music industry works, but to also simultaneously be directly connected to the music business,” Booker said. Soon after, Webb and the State Board of Regent's Vice Chancellor at the time were going to England to visit the university’s program in Swansea, Wales and visited the ACM in Guildford. Booker said they loved it and wanted to partner with them. “President Webb and I invited [the ACM] people over and they loved Oklahoma, they loved what we were trying to do here...the energy was what they were looking for,” Booker said. “They wanted to expand into the United States, so we basically formed a partnership with them and created the first…[and] only ACM in the United States.”
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Around Campus
Kendall McDaniel (middle) competes in the Homecoming Lip Sync battle on Sept 27. McDaniel won the Lip Sync battle. (Samantha Karbelk/The Vista)
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 Lessons in Leadership Speakers - Dr. Bob Blackburn, Oklahoma Historical Society: The Lessons in Leadership Speakers series will feature a lecture by Bob Blackburn, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Constitution Hall. The lecture is open to the whole campus community and is intended to provide unique perspectives on leadership. Survivor Speak Out: This event will offer students, faculty, staff and community members an opportunity to speak about the events surrounding the Supreme Court nomination from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Blue Tent. Following the discussion, attendees are encouraged to bring signs and walk the campus. Smart Recovery Meeting: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a SMART Recovery meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322. The meeting provides resources and support for those in recovery from addiction. Life Skills Around Eating Meeting: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a meeting for Life Skills Around Eating from 3:304:30 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 328. This group offers an affect regulation approach to eating disorders, focusing on skills that increase mindfulness, teach appropriate emotion regulation and how to safely tolerate distress triggered by food. Homecoming Giveback Night @
The Garage: The Homecoming Activities Board will be hosting a giveback night on from 5-9 p.m. at The Garage located at 601 S Bryant Ave. All of the money raised will be donated to the 2018 Homecoming philanthropic beneficiary, Ally’s House. Rock the Block: A Homecoming block party, Rock the Block is an event where the Homecoming Activities Board partners with UCO’s Housing and Dining to provide food, games, music and more for attendees from 6-10 p.m. on the lawn outside Buddy’s Cafeteria. Tug of War: The annual Homecoming Tug of War competition will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Murdaugh Volleyball Courts. MBA Guest Speaker - Claudia San Pedro, President of Sonic: The College of Business will host a speaker event featuring Claudia San Pedro, president of Sonic, from 7:30-9 p.m. at UCO’s downtown campus at the Carnegie Center. Previously serving as the director for the Oklahoma Office of State Finance, San Pedro will speak on leadership and advancement within senior business management.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Major Quest: The Career Development Center will host Major Quest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Grand Ballrooms. For students who have yet to pick a major or are interested in other majors and minors, the event will feature different academic departments to answer academic and career related questions.
A Brief History - Israel and the Jewish Diaspora: As part of the Passport to Israel Wednesday Noon Lecture Series, UCO’s Brenton Wimmer, assistant director of Transformative Learning, will speak from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Center for Transformative Learning’s Radke Fine Arts Theater. The discussion is free to the public and will focus on a brief history of Israel and the Jewish diaspora. African Student Association General Meeting: The African Student Association will host a general meeting from 4-6 p.m. in Room 314 of the Nigh University Center. Attendees will plan details concerning the semester’s events and how to improve the association in order to have a positive impact on cultural diversity at UCO. Non-Traditional Student Support Group: This group, designed to help non-traditional students find support at UCO with others students and resources, meets every week from 2-3 p.m. in Room 322 of the Nigh University Center. Chos Trivia Challenge: Teams will participate in the Homecoming Chos Trivia Challenge from 6-8 p.m. in the Howell Hall Atrium. Topics will cover UCO history, Bronchos sports and arts, pop culture and more.
nection, effects of trauma on relationships, healthy relationships and more. Cheer and Dance, Night 1: This year’s Cheer and Dance competition will be a two night performance, with the first event happening from 8-11:45 p.m. in Hamilton Field House. OKCine Latino Youth Film Showcase: This event will discuss the process of creating films and will display several short films produced by Latinx-identifying individuals from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Center for Transformative Learning’s Radke Fine Arts Theater. The event is hosted by the Hispanic American Student Association as part of their Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 LGBTQ Support: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts an LGBTQ support group from 1-2 p.m. in Room 322 of the Nigh University Center. The group is designed to provide a safe and friendly place for individuals to meet and talk about topics around sexuality, gender and other life issues.
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018
Grief Support Group: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a grief support group from 11 a.m. to noon in Room 322 of the Nigh University Center. The group discusses the grieving process and resources for those grieving.
Trauma Recovery: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a trauma support group from 2-3 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 328. The discussed topics include self-soothing, the mind and body con-
Cheer and Dance, Night 2: This year’s Cheer and Dance competition will be a two night performance, with the second event happening from 8-11:45 p.m. in Hamilton Field House.
Liquor Laws/Book Club
Oct. 2, 2018
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New Liquor Laws Sweep the Plains Continued from Pg. 1 wine that does not exceed 15 percent alcohol per volume. Liquor stores can also now sell non-alcohol based items such as mixers, wine and beer openers, souvenirs and more, as long as sale of these items do not exceed 20 percent of the monthly sales at the store. This change went into effect after State Question 792 was passed during the 2016 November election. While the measure did pass with a majority vote, some within the liquor store industry are concerned that local liquor stores will go out of business from a lack of demand due to grocery and convenience stores taking their business. Bryan Kerr, president of Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma, said their official stance has alway been in favor of modernizing liquor laws as long as it is a fair playing field for those who own local liquor stores. “Unfortunately, [SQ792] was not [fair to local liquor store owners] and it already passed, so our current stance is, we are going to do what we can to make sure our customers get the best prices and service possible so that [the consumer] doesn’t have a good reason to go to the grocery
store or convenience store to buy alcohol,” Kerr said. Last year in Edmond there was approximately $29 million in sales estimated for beer and wine liquor stores, which increased 1.4 percent over the previous year. “We don’t [think there will be] much change at all; the distributor level taxes should probably go up because strong beer is going to be more expensive than 3.2 beer,” said Warren Porter, director of Finance for the City of Edmond. “Sales might be about the same. It’s just going to be fewer retailers selling it, and it will be more [grocery and convenience store] sales.” Kerr said another downside to the law change is that those with addictions will have more of a difficult time due to easier access to the product. According to a study done in 2016 by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 326,000 Oklahomans ages 12 and up are dependent on or abuse alcohol and illicit drugs, and 251,000 are dependent on or abuse alcohol. However, only 7.6 percent of Oklahomans in need of alcohol treatment have accessed help. Over the past month grocery, convenience and liquor stores have been
Workers at Market Bevrage Co. stock high point beer in prepasration for the alcohol law change that took place on Oct. 1. The law change came with the passage of State Question 792. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
preparing for the change by moving lower alcohol volume beer out of stores and preparing to stock shelves with the new alcohol. “Walmart stores across Oklahoma have been preparing to sell wine and full-strength beer over the past month,” Walmart said in an official statement. “Oklahoma City metro locations, including those in Edmond, are adding coolers and adjusting shelving for new products, including locally-sourced brands.” Chad Dill, general manager for Edmond's Market Beverage Co. said that to prepare for the law change, the shop has switched its focus from wines to liquor and has purchased
coolers that will extend 33 feet along with a 12-by-12 walk-in cooler for beer and some wine. Several new domestic, craft and imported beers will also now be available at liquor stores. Barnes said more than 30 new Anheuser-Busch beer brands are coming into the state, including Breckenridge, Elysian, Golden Road and Karbach, as well as strong versions of current 3.2 beer varieties. “I think it is a positive change for the consumer,” Dill said. “There’s likely to be some hurdles that we will have to overcome and adapt our business to a different model, but I think things will work out over time.”
Book Club Bridges Generational Gap Continued from Pg. 1 semester to improve communication between younger and older generations through an intergenerational book club. Professor Glee Bertram created the book club as a project for her Aging and Adult Development Class. She said she wanted her students to understand that despite age, people have more similarities than differences. “They have more birthdays than the students and they are here to share their wisdom,” Bertram said. “They are wise and energetic, having fun with their retired life.” The purpose of the project is for seniors living at Bradford and students to discuss Margaret Cruikshank's book, “Learning to Be Old.” Each week, the seniors share their thoughts and experiences related to the chapters to give the students more insight. “There is so much more power coming from the lips of older
adults from just reading a book or hearing it from me,” Bertram said. The Bradford Village residents meet with the students every other week, with some meetings occurring at Bradford Village at alternate sessions to help students understand the space and environment the residents are living in. Bertram provides discussion questions for each chapter to guide conversation with the Bradford Village residents so that students can write re-
flections on the experience each week. “They surprise me with how high-energy they were and how much they wanted to talk to us,” said Olivia Russell, a student in the class. “They had many good responses and they were willing to answer any questions we had.” Another purpose of the project, according to Bertram, is to break down the barriers between generations. Bertram said that older adults normally receive the stereotype that they
Senior citizens from Bradford Village and University of Central Oklahoma students meet in class on Sept. 27 as a part of a book club to discuss opinions. (Provided/Glee Bertram)
are old and grumpy, while senior citizens also can come up with a preconceived idea of who the younger adults are by judging their appearance. “When you are 18 or 25 years old, you don’t really care about if you are 65,” Bertram said. “And most of the people we are visiting are from the range from 70 to 90. When you are young, 50 is old to you, but from their perspective, 50 is not old at all.” These older adults have found many common values with the younger students. In their discussions, they give advice to the students on topics ranging from saving money to having a positive attitude all the time, especially with their age, according to Bertram. “It was nice to hear that they never truly thought about aging until it happened to them,” said Ashley Sargent, a student in the class. “Even with getting older, they reminded us it is all about your attitude when it comes to aging and it is about how you feel in your heart and what you think in your mind.”
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STEM/Health Report
STEM Center Named for Betz Continued from Pg. 1
Learning Center. The building has been under construction since February 2017, and its grand opening will be on Nov. 14. According to Adrienne Nobles, assistant vice president of University Communications, the cost of the building is about $24 million, which is financed by UCO College of Math and Science facility fees and donations from the Ignite the Future of STEM campaign. Nobles said the university requested the name change in a letter to the RUSO Board of Regents, who oversees the naming of buildings for the six universities they govern. UCO President Don Betz said the board made the decision on Sept. 21 and came to campus on Sept. 24 and invited him to attend a meeting. “I walked to the meeting and they have two drawings of the new building. But instead of just the building, there are new signages that have my name on it,” Betz said. “I’m surprised, [I] didn’t expect it [and] didn’t look for it to happen. Normally the
board won’t do it until you are not here anymore.” Betz said when he became the president, he submitted the idea to name the Forensic Science Institute in honor of former UCO President Roger Webb. Due to RUSO generally not naming buildings after individuals until after their departure, their decision to name the building after Betz before he retires in June 2019 is unusual. “I’m honored have my name on the building, but for that particular building, it’s a double honor,” Betz said. Betz said the building reflects UCO’s strong undergraduate research program. He also said STEM disciplines are important to the future of the state and metro area. “Demand is increasing for STEM related jobs, so the demand is increasing for those degrees. This building will allow the university to teach more students in these fields in a technologically-advanced facility,” Nobles said. STEM classes have been and will continue to be held in several buildings such as Howell Hall, Coyner Health Sciences, the Forensic Science Institute and Math and Computer Science building.
Oklahoma Health Report Highlights Native American Infant Mortality Rates Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 Reporter
Native American infant mortality rates are 1.6 times higher than white, non-Hispanic infant mortality rates according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. For every 1,000 American Indian babies born alive in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that there were 10.2 infant deaths in the most recent data available. The report also said that American Indian and Alaska Native mothers are 2.5 times less likely to receive late or no prenatal care. American Indian infants are twice as likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and 70 percent more likely to die from accidental deaths before one year of age. Jamie Clark, president of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Native American Faculty Staff Association said that infant mortality is not the only high rates Native Americans have concerning health, sourcing the National Institute of Health. “Native Americans have higher rates of occurrence in not only infant mortality but also accidents, diabetes, alcohol-induced disease, chronic liver disease, influenza, kidney disease, drug-induced deaths, suicide, septicemia and assaults or homicides when compared to all other races,” Clark said. A big reason for this is that Native American parents most likely lack resources, according to Savannah Anderson, president of UCO’s Native American Student Association. “Access to medical care, knowledge on what the mother can and can’t do, even just the ability to get
healthy food is all something that might be hard for Natives to get to,” Anderson said. Anderson also said inequality has something to do with such high mortality rates. She said Native Americans are a forgotten minority and said that while other race issues often the focus of national attention, Native American issues are out of the big scope and can be swept under the rug. “Sure, we come into the limelight every so often, for example the [No Dakota Access Pipeline] movement, but even then before it’s over, the attention of the nation moves to other more ‘interesting’ news stories,” Anderson said. Both Anderson and Clark said more easily accessible sex education, healthier food options and Native American health care facilities could serve as a solution to lowering rates. “If there are no hospitals or doctors within hours of her home, a pregnant woman is much less likely to be seen early to prevent and treat health issues,” Clark said. “If there is a cost, finances may be prohibitive. If there is lack of education, reading level may be prohibitive. This lack of care, money and education, in turn, directly affects infant mortality rates.” Anderson said that Native Americans are aware of the issues surrounding them and that the community has been fighting for this for a long time. On campus, students and faculty have led efforts to help address these issues with events, such as fitness classes during the university’s annual Native American Heritage month celebrations in November. “We fully know that all the cards are still stacked against us,” Anderson said. “For only being less than one percent of the population, Native Americans have the highest statistics in about everything you can think of.”
The Regional University System of Oklahoma approved the naming of UCO’s newest building in honor of current university president Don Betz. The Donald Betz STEM Research and Learning Center is slated to open in November. (Provided/Photo Services)
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UCOSA Guest Speaker Seeks Donors Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma Student Association's Sept. 24 meeting passed CR18-103, a bill to fill in the positions the rest of the organization’s 48 senators, and featured a guest speaker from the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The senators appointed were Christopher Lewis Coleman, Julio Alexis Galaviz, Beatriz Garay, Jack Landrum Glander, Kailey Kelpine, Madison Lance and Camilo Ulloa. The guest speaker at the meeting was Marcikus Long from the OBI, who talked about Be The Match, an organization that finds matches for patients who have blood related diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma or sickle-cell anemia. “What if you were sick, you go to the doctor and the doctor tells you that there’s a cure for what you have, but you cannot have it,” Long said. “How would that make you feel? That’s the reality for a lot of these patients.” Be The Match has a registry of individuals who are willing to
make donations of plasma, double red blood cells or bone marrow. Individuals on the registry do not always donate. Long said that the list is created so that when a patient with a disease needs a transplant, they can try and find someone with the samemarkers on their blood cells, and that someone could sign up and wait years before ever coming up as a match. Long said that when a patient needs a blood transplant, doctors first test a full-blooded sibling, but there is
only a 25 percent chance that they will match. If they don’t match, patients will go to the registry to see if they can find any matches. After signing up, a kit will be mailed to potential donors for them to swab their mouth and send back, so that their genetic information can be added to the registry. However, several things can make a person ineligible to sign up for the registry. Certain blood and organ transplants, history of a stroke
A group of people swab their cheeks in order to join the Be The Match Registry. In order to join, donors register online for a DNA kit, and when it arrives it requires a mouth swab which is sent back in the mail. Joining the registry means volunteering to be listed as a potential stem cell donor. (Provided/Be the Match)
or certain heart problems, or being HIV positive are a few of the things that will make someone ineligible. Long also said matches heavily depend on ethnicity and race, and the less numbers of an ethnicity that sign up, the less chance someone of that same ethnicity has of getting a match. Donors usually end up donating either stem cells or bone marrow. Long said those who have gone through bone marrow transplants are under anesthetic when undergoing the transplant, and the pain they have after the surgery is compared to sore muscles after a day of exercising or having the flu. It is important that those who sign for the registry are willing to donate if they get contacted, according to Long. “Those that are kind of on the fence, it’s okay to think about it,” Long said. “It’s easier for the patients to know that no one is on the registry that matches them versus having someone there that signed up and then won’t follow through. I had a little girl, 11-years-old, have five people come up as a match to her. Not one of them would donate.”
Real Estate Minor Gains Donations Continued from Pg. 1
Central Boathouse. Alumni Jack Evans gifted the program $100,000 to create the Theresa Sue Evans Endowed Scholarship for Real Estate, along with multiple other donations were made by other real estate professionals. "We do not have it all tallied up yet, but it looks like we have about $150,000 to $160,000 endowed money in the program," said David Chapman, associate
professor in the College of Business. Chapman started the real estate program at UCO eight years ago, but has also taught entrepreneurship and management information systems. He has owned technology, real estate brokerage, home building, mortgage and property management companies over the years. “Jack Evans was one of the top students in UCO’s finance program,” Chapman said.
David Chapman (left), Jay Evans, Theresa Evans, and Jack Evans pose for a photo after the announcement of a real estate scholarship for UCO students. Jack Evans donated the scholarship in honor of his wife of 30 years, Theresa, who supported him throughout college. (Provided/Eriech Tapia)
Chapman and Evans did business with each other for a while. “I would sell him a house, he would fix it up and then I would sell the house when he was done with it,” Chapman said. “We did this for years together and now he is a part of a home building company and has just done terrific.” Evans is a managing partner in TimberCraft Homes, which builds homes in Mustang, Yukon and Edmond. I think its fantastic that we have students that want to give back to help our future students said Stephen Black, chair of the finance department. Evans donated this scholarship fund in honor of his wife of 30 years, Theresa Sue Evans, who helped support him through college. With an endowment donation, the recipient cannot touch the principle, just the interest. Therefore interest from this donation will offer an annual $4,000 scholarship. UCO’s real estate program is the only university program of its kind in the state. It is a minor in the College of Business' Finance Department, consisting of 75 to 80 students. Chapman said the program is very diverse, as students with the minor come from major programs
such as liberal arts, industrial safety, interior design or education. The department has a committee who will decide the scholarship recipient. The recipient will have to be a real estate minor and a part of the Real Estate Club, according to Chapman. Evans will have some say in candidates for the scholarships as well. “Jack worked while he was in school, so it may be a situation where we choose someone who is working a job during college,” Chapman said. Black says he finds students that work during college very admirable, and is committed to helping these students out in any way. To become a successful realtor today, Chapman said that it is important to understand the whole business. He added that being a people person is a huge part of the job, but being analytical in finances and articulate in writing leases and giving presentations helps tremendously. He also said that there are multiple other opportunities in real estate besides being a realtor. Chapman said he believes the real estate program at UCO has an advantage on all other programs, helping prepare students for all fields of real estate.
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SPORTS
Tigers Defense Mauls Bronchos
The University of Central Oklahoma defemse huddles on the field during a Sept. 29 game against Fort Hays State in Hays, Kansas. The Broncho defense held the Tigers to 332 yards and five field goals in their 15-0 loss. (Jordan Belew/For The Vista)
James Jackson
@JamesDJackson15 Sports Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma football team was shut out for the first time in seven years. The previous shutout loss came against Angelo State University in the 2011 season. Coming off a win against a nationally ranked Northwest Missouri State University last Saturday, UCO fell to No. 18 Fort Hays State University on the Tigers’ homecoming Saturday night in a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association matchup at Lewis Field Stadium.
With the loss, the Bronchos fall to 2-3 on the season and in MIAA conference play. “I think our defense played very well tonight to not give up a touchdown and they did all they could to give us a chance to win,” said head coach Nick Bobeck. UCO’s defense held Fort Hays State out of the end zone all game and forced the Tigers, who average 26.6 points a game, to 15 on the night coming from a total off five field goals by Santa Brown, who set a Tiger record for most field goals in a game. Colton Lindsey led the UCO defense with nine tackles, followed
by Chris Pogi, Alex Figueroa and O’Shay Harris, who all had seven tackles. “Our offensive struggles cost us too much tonight,” Bobeck said. “We just couldn’t get it going in a game we were never out of.” Along with the Bronchos defense, the Tigers defense also didn’t allow a touchdown or a single point forcing their first shut out of an opponent since the 2008 season. Last week the Bronchos offense scored four touchdowns, but the Tiger defense kept UCO out of the end zone. Chandler Garrett, who was named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week
due to his four touchdown passes last week, finished Saturday 16-38 for 175 yards with two interceptions. He led the offense in rushing with just 37 yards on 14 carries. Dustin Basks led the UCO receiver corps with six catches for 56 yards. Mekail Hall was the next leading receiver with three catches for 53 yards. On UCO’s first three drives they failed to get a first down, putting together just 18 yards on nine total plays. The struggles continued as the Bronchos finished with seven threeand-out drives on 13 drives on the night. UCO put together just four drives into Tiger territory but they all ended in either turnover on downs, a missed field-goal or an interception. The Bronchos will play the University of Central Missouri in their week six matchup at 2 p.m. Saturday to celebrate UCO’s 101st homecoming.
University of Central Oklahoma wide reciever Dustin Basks, No. 5, fields a punt during a Sept. 29 game against Fort Hays State in Hays, Kansas. He led in recieving with six catches for 56 yards. (Jordan Belew/For The Vista)
Drives
Oct. 2, 2018
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Golf Drives Into Fifth
Madison O’Dell, junior, swings during the Patriot Match Play Tournament. She shot a team low 71 and finished with two under par on three birdies and two bogeys. She tied for 20th place in the individual standings. (Provided/BronchoSports)
Ethan Hummingbird @TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma’s women’s golf team finished fifth in stroke play and 1-2 in match-play at the Dallas Baptist Texas-Oklahoma Match-up last week. The Bronchos shot 297 on Tuesday to conclude the event. They finished with an 894 total after three trips around the 6,110-yard par-72 Prairie Lakes Golf Club. Michael Bond, women’s golf head coach, said the team made a lot of pars in the final round and got off to a quick start. “Monday night, our mindset was to shoot a low score on Tuesday and move up the board and we did that, so I was proud of them for that,” Bond said. The eight team event was won by the host Dallas Baptist Patriots who shot 858, with West Texas A&M University following at 870. The tournament also used the match-play format, which will be used to decide the national champion of NCAA Division II for the first time this year. UCO won their final match against
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 3-2 and finished 1-2 in their three matches over the course of the two-day event. Bond said he was a fan of the new
“Monday night, our mindset was to shoot a low score on Tuesday and move up the board and we did that, so I was proud of them for that,” Michael Bond format, which allows more teams the chance to get to nationals. “We have pushed for 10 years to get more teams to nationals,” Bond said. “By using this format, it allows one additional team from each region.” Madison O’Dell shot the finalround low for the Bronchos with 71, followed by Sydney Roberts at 73. Makena Mucciaccio shot 76, with Yuna Sato and Faith Stewart both
finishing with 77. O’Dell shot two under par on three birdies and two bogeys. She won her match against SWOSU and tied for 20th in individual standings with 225. The freshman has led the Bronchos on the final day for each of their two tournaments this season. “Madison is a very solid all-around player; only a freshman, has a chance to make lots of birdies with her length and ball striking,” Bond said. Roberts finished the best in individual standings for the Bronchos, tying for 13th. She had three birdies and four bogies in the final round to shoot one over par and finish with 221 total. Roberts and Stewart both won their individual matches against SWOSU as well, giving UCO the win. Bond applauded Stewart’s performance this week and said he was pleased with her posting even par the first round and 77-76 the last two rounds after struggling early in both. The Bronchos will host the UCO RCB Classic at the Golf Club of Edmond.
Makena Mucciaccio., senior, looks at her swing during the Patriot Match Play Tournment. She shot 76 helping UCO place fifth. (Provided/Bronchosports)
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Bucking Broncho
The Golden Path To The Finals With the NBA season right around the corner, teams are scrambling to add the last key pieces that could push them over the top and into the Finals next season. These are just a few of the teams that could make it to the coveted NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics: The Celtics were so close to making it to the Finals this past season, and then LeBron happened. However, the King has now entered the Western conference for the first time in his 15 year career, which leaves the Eastern conference wide open. Boston is looked at as the obvious favorite to win the East. The Celtics lost arguably their two best players in Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward to injury last season, and still managed to take the Cavaliers to 7 games in the Eastern Conference Finals. With Irving and Hayward added to an improving roster of Jayson Tatum, Terry Rozier and Jaylen Brown, Boston should easily carve their way to the Finals. The Golden State Warriors: Who could have thought the Warriors would make this list? The Warriors are one of the greatest teams ever assembled in the history of basketball. With four returning all-stars in Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, plus the addition of four time all-star Demarcus ‘Boogie’ Cousins, the Warriors are the clear favorite to win it all. The Warriors haven’t let the pressure of being the greatest team ever get to them yet and, barring injuries, should make a return trip this year. The Los Angeles Lakers: Deemed “The Meme Team,” the Lakers loaded their team with several high intensity personalities this summer, including the greatest player in the world, LeBron James. The Lakers are one of the more interesting teams in the league this year. They’ve added the likes of Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley, Lance Stephenson and Javale Mc-
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks to pass during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Gee to their roster. Despite the addition of several questionable veterans, the Lakers are still a young team. If young players like Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma show improvement, the addition of the volatile veterans could be just what they need to push them to the Finals. With LeBron James on your team, the Finals are never out of sight. The Toronto Raptors: Last season was a weird one for the Raptors. They finished first overall in the Eastern conference with a record of 59-23, but after a clean sweep from LeBron and the Cavaliers, they promptly fired their head coach Dwayne Casey, who went on to win Coach of the Year. In the offseason, they traded their
franchise player Demar Derozan for Kawhi Leonard, who had multiple problems with the Spurs franchise and hasn’t touched the court in over a year. Regardless of all of the craziness going on in Toronto, there’s no question the team has talent. A healthy Kawhi Leonard is still a top five player in the league, and point guard Kyle Lowry has been selected to the All-Star team the last four years. With LeBron in the West, the Raptors could sneak by the Celtics into the Finals.
Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant, right, scores against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball
game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Defense
Oct. 2, 2018
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Defense Powers UCO To Win Blake Vance
@TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos remain undefeated after shutting out their eighth opponent of the season in Nebraska on Sunday against the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers. UCO is 10-0 this season and 3-0 in conference play, which has set the school record for the best start in the history of UCO soccer. They shutout their eighth opponent this season in ten games and recorded their second shutout in a row. They shot 20 times, with 15 of those shots on goal, and held the Lopers to two shots, neither of which were on goal. The Broncho defense did their job, as the goalkeepers made zero saves. “Shutouts and not giving up many shots on goal is a team effort and a mental focus we have been preach-
ing since last spring,” said head coach Mike Cook. “We feel if we don’t give up goals, we are definitely explosive enough to score at least one goal and win games.” The Bronchos got off to a slow start, with only one goal in the first half. The goal was near the sevenminute mark by Katie Killion off a turnover in the box, giving her 10 goals for the season. “Sunday games in general are usually a little tougher to get going mentally, especially on the road,” Cook said. “We challenged them to raise the effort, focus and consistency and finish our chances.” Two minutes into the second half Asha Haile scored from the left off of a Killion assist for her fifth goal of the season. Less than ten minutes later, Killion scored again for her second on the day off of an assist by Taryn Kedzior. Shortly after, Killion scored again off of a rebound shot to get her second hat trick of the season and third
University of Central Oklahoma forward Asha Haile, No. 19, dribbles the ball during a Sept. 14 home game against Southwest Baptist. Haile scored one goal in the Bronchos 5-0 win over Nebraska-Kearny. (Provided/BronchoSports)
of her college career. “Katie is a leader and always gives 100 percent, so when she put a couple more away and created some more chances in the second half, it really helped everyone pick up the intensity and urgency to put the game away,” Cook said. The final goal was scored by Mor-
gan Cherry, assisted by Camille Greer, from 15 yards out on the right for her fifth on the season. The Bronchos will try to remain undefeated this Friday when they face off against Linwood University at 5 p.m. at Tom Thompson Field.