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Theft, Embezzlement Investigated at Thatcher Hall Former UCO Employee Accused of Selling Stolen Items Online Haley Humphrey @HaleyBHumphrey REPORTER
Former UCO employee, Renda Elaina Walter, is accused of theft and embezzlement of items inside Thatcher Hall on campus. Walter has not been located.
The investigation of stolen items from Thatcher Hall, located between the Center for Transformative Learning and the Nigh University Center is still underway as of Monday. Former University of Central Oklahoma employee Renda Elaina Walter, who was accused of selling the items online, has not been located as of Oct. 2. “Our police are still investigating, which includes compiling a complete list of the items stolen,” Adrienne Nobles, assistant vice president for communications at the UCO said. One professor in Thatcher said her
vacuum was missing. Other items that were potentially sold by Walter on Facebook Marketplace, a shop icon on the social media application that allows people to buy and sell items, were cleaning devices, such as a Swiffer Wet Jet, school supplies and furniture, such as a wooden mailbox and desks. Walter was employed for about a year as a College of Business administrative assistant who managed the accounting, finance and legal studies departments. Her office was in Thatcher where she was a building captain, a responsibility of having key access to all College of Business offices. An affidavit for a search warrant was issued Sept. 25 by an Oklahoma
County District judge to go through Walter’s Facebook messages and Marketplace usage to press possible embezzlement and Violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act charges. A UCO police detective was notified Sept. 13 by a UCO employee that there was a possible larceny happening in Thatcher after the employee had noticed items were disappearing from offices. The same employee told the detective she was on Facebook Marketplace and saw items that looked like the ones missing from Thatcher. The items the employee saw was listed for sale by a Facebook user with the name Elaina B Walter. UCO police Continued on Pg. 6
Tis’ the Season for Sneezing: Flu Vaccinations start at UCO Maury “Kevin” Blair @mauryb007 CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The OU Physicians Health and Wellness Clinic at the University of Central Oklahoma is offering flu shots for the 2019-2020 season. William Schaffner, M.D., medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases said in a Sept. 26 press conference that a survey indicated only 52 percent of adults plan to be vaccinated. “The sort of good news is that the survey showed that six in 10 US adults, 60 percent, think the flu vaccine is the best preventive measure against flu-related deaths and hospitalization,” Schaffner said. “Of course, that means 40 percent haven’t gotten the word yet.” The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta offers flu prevention tips on
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A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
its website, with an emphasis on vaccination, prevention and treatment. Timothy Siler, M.D., of Canyon Park Family Medicine in Edmond, said that everybody ages six months and older should get the flu vaccine, unless there is some reason not to get
one, but said that those reasons are few. Siler indicated those who should be vaccinated include even “the elderly and women who are pregnant or lactating,” and said the vaccine is “extremely safe.” “Flu is a very serious illness and can
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Thoughts: Impeachment Volleyball Wins Two of UCO Cheer and Dance See Pg. 12 Photo Story See Pg. 7 Inquiry of Trump? See Pg. 5 Three
be potentially fatal,” Siler said. “The benefits far outweigh the risks.” Siler said that two reasons everybody should be vaccinated are to protect themselves and to stop epidemics. “If everyone got a flu shot, it would be very difficult for epidemics to ever start,” Siler said. An OU Medical clinic staff member at UCO provided basic information for those wishing to obtain flu shots on campus. “They need their ID and insurance if they have it,” said LaTisha Davis, a medical assistant at UCO. OU Physicians Health and Wellness Clinic at UCO is located at 100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 or can be reached at 405271-UCO1 (8261). The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Letter To the Editor/UCOSA.......................................................3 Around Campus...........................................................................4 Campus Chat...............................................................................5 Thatcher Hall Investigation/Edmond Art.....................................6 Cheer and Dance Photo Story.....................................................7 Privacy Tools.................................................................................9 Games Page...............................................................................11 Volleyball...................................................................................12 Rowing/Football......................................................................13 Hockey/Soccer.......................................................................14 Bucking Broncho........................................................................15
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On the Cover: Left: Elvira Sanchez poses for a shot on the University of Central Oklahoma campus Oct. 3. (Tanner Laws/The Vista) Left Middle: Volleyball players prepare for a serve on Oct. 5 against Washburn University at Hamilton Field House. (Songsong Wang/The Vista) Right Middle: Pi Kappa Alpha performed during the 2019 Cheer and Dance event on Oct. 4(Megan Thele/The Vista) Right: President Donald Trump speaks after a signing ceremony for a trade agreement with Japan in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Letter to the Editor/UCOSA
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Your words, Your voice.
To The Editor: With all due respect to my fellow Americans, most of us simply don’t know that a “liberal/progressive” is not the same thing as a “socialist.” A true “socialist” is someone who wants all of the businesses and workplaces to be owned and controlled by “the state” or “the government” or “the workers” or “the people” and not by individuals and groups of people who run them for profit as we have here in the USA. The overwhelming majority of Democrats want our federal government to spend more on social programs to help the lower and middle classes as they struggle to survive and pay their bills. They are not “socialists”. They are “liberals/progressives” who want our market-based capitalist economic system to become MORE HUMANE (and not replaced) by having our federal government spend more to help the lower and middle classes. They know all too well that there has never been a truly large-scale socialist economy in which socialism produced enough wealth to meet people’s basic needs. It has never “worked.” Thus, while most Americans seem to not be aware of this, and while conservative-Republican politicians and the conservative news media do not want the American people to be aware of this, most Democrats want our federal government to be more like those of almost every one of our traditional allies which spend more than we do, in proportion to their population sizes. None of our allies are “socialist”, and they know it. To put this simply, President Trump and the conservative news media who are calling all Democrats “socialists” are either intentionally lying to the people, or are very poorly-informed and just plain WRONG. Sincerely, Stewart B. Epstein P.S. By way of background, I am a retired college professor of Sociology, Social Work, and Psychology who still very much enjoys helping people as well as informing, teaching, and educating people whenever I believe that I have something to offer to them. That’s why I write these letters. I am very proud to have taught at West Virginia University and Slippery Rock University. In addition, I spent 5 years working as a New York State-licensed social worker providing therapy and counseling in the fields of Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Mental Health/Illness, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
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UCOSA Discusses Congressional Future
Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 ONLINE EDITOR
At the University of Central Oklahoma Student Association’s fifth meeting of the semester, the student congress passed two bills, as well as discussed the future makeup of the congress. CFR19-203 was created by senator Marcus Ting to appropriate funds to student organizations. Through the bill, $3,495 would go to the ROTC for the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico, which is an annual commemoration to the Bataan Death March, a march made by American and Filipino prisoners in 1942. Breaking Barriers is a new organization on campus, and its goal is to create an inclusive environment for students. They requested $500 for a mental health panel. The French Club asked for $950 because they were not an organization at the time student organizations got money from UCOSA’s Ways and Means committee last year. It will be used for food and programming, as well as possible travel.
Emma Sawyer, left, James Limbaugh and Dillon Rasbery during the Sept. 30 University of Central Oklahoma Student Association Meeting. (Lauren Morris/The Vista) CR19-103 was written by senator Lucas Litchfield to create a requirement for professors to post midterm and final grades on D2L. Litchfield argued that it would help students plan the rest of their semester better, and it would give students an opportunity to talk to their professor about their grades before grades were entered. Litchfield said he would be speak-
ing with Provost John Barthell later in the semester about the details. The bill’s purpose is to make an official statement. “I’m sure that there is a side from the professor’s perspective on why they don’t do this,” Litchfield said. There was also discussion of future legislation that would possibly expel senators. UCOSA senators get four unexcused absences before legisla-
tion about expulsion is drawn up. If that legislation is passed, they are no longer a senator. In previous semesters, new senators were sworn in, but now that senators are voted in, it is unknown if there will be another voting session. UCOSA meets at 4 p.m. every Monday in the Nigh University Center‘s Will Rogers Room 421.
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Around Campus
Homecoming king Juan Estrada, left middle, and queen Jordan Medaris wave after being crowned as the 2019 royalty at Saturday’s football game. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Lessons in Leadership: From 9:3010:45 a.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Constitution Hall, the Lessons in Leadership series will feature Oklahoma State Representative Cyndi Munson. The series aims to hear from and connect with UCO and state leaders from a wide variety of realms in an effort to apply their lessons to their own lives. Voter Registration Drive: UCO American Democracy Project will host a drive in an attempt to foster engagement in the political process. Voter registration will be available during events, in select classrooms and by Broncho Lake. Bronchos are invited to register to vote, change their registration address, party affiliation or learn about absentee ballots. Leadership Central Networking Event: From 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Heritage Room, David Woods, President and CEO of Magellen Executive Partners, will host the annual networking event and reception that is free for any UCO student and required for PLC and LOT junior scholarship recipients.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Major Quest: Students can meet and visit with UCO academic program representatives, career development
specialists and others about major areas at UCO from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms. The event is STLR tagged in Health and Wellness. Making Peace with Food: Mindful Eating and Body Acceptance: From 3-4 p.m. inside Thatcher Hall Room 339, the Center for Counseling and Well-Being will host a meeting in regards to how to approach eating disorders and how to tolerate distress triggered by food. Pop! 2019: From 3:30-5 p.m. in room 226 of the Liberal Arts building, Presentation on Presentations is an annual event hosted by the Language Society at UCO. The event is an attempt to help students learn presentation techniques for a professional or academic setting. This free event will be lead by guest speaker and UCO alum, Ellis Sheker. Midweek Movies with SPB: From 6-9 p.m. at Kickingbird Cinemas, the Student Programming Board in partnership with Student Engagement will host a free movie night with free popcorn for the first 10 people there. Pink Pong: UCO Big Pink is partnering with the Ping Pong Association to raise money for the Susan G Komen Foundation from 8-10:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center. Students can compete in a ping pong tournament or
enjoy food for a donation of $5 and $3, respectively.
Thursday, October 10, 2019 World Mental Health Day: From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Tent by Broncho Lake, the National Residence Hall Honorary, in partnership with Counseling and Well-Being will have games, candy and info tables set up for students to participate in as a part of World Mental Health Day.
Friday, October 11, 2019 UCO Criminal Justice Day: UCO will hold its sixth annual Criminal Justice Day. This event is geared towards high school juniors and seniors, career tech, and community college students who have an interest in a degree and career in the field of criminal justice. National Coming Out Day 2019: From 12-1 p.m. on the Third Floor Terrace of the Nigh University Center, the Student Alliance for Equality (SAFE) will observe National Coming Out Day by sharing our stories of coming out and embracing others in our lives who have come out. All are welcome to unite for the cause of LGBTQ+ civil rights. Ultimate Frisbee Club: Bronchos are invited to come play a game of ultimate and hang out from 2-6:30 p.m. at Plunkett Park. If weather becomes unfavorable, the event will be canceled.
Chess and Games General Meeting: Anyone is invited to come out to the Center for Transformative Learning, room 109 from 2-6 p.m. for various board and card games.
Saturday, October 12, 2019 UCO Hockey vs Illinois: Broncho hockey will take on the University of Illinois at 7:30 p.m. inside Arctic Edge Ice Arena, located at 14613 N. Kelly Ave. Tickets are $5 for students with ID and $7 for general admission.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 Fall Student Dance Choreography Showcase: At 7:30 p.m. inside the Health and Education Building room 204, UCO dance students will showcase their choreography work. Admission is $5 at the door.
Monday, October 14, 2019 Block II Last Day Enrollment: Monday is the last day to enroll in or add fall block II classes in person. The deadline is midnight for enrollment in online classes. SSPA General Meeting: Professional School Psychologist Panel: The Student School of Psychology Association will host a professional panel of practicing school psychologists to learn about their day-to-day roles and experiences from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in room 302 of the Education Building.
Campus Chat
CAMPUS CHAT Haley Humphrey
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Opinions From UCO Students
@HaleyBHumphrey
What do you think about the impeachment inquiry of President Trump?
Delaney Brand, junior, Elementary Education: “I could see it happening, but I know government. First it has to go through the House, which it probably will, but when it gets to the Senate — the Republicans control the Senate, so I don’t think it’s going to happen.”
Parker Durrence, freshman, Nursing: “I think it’s interesting. It kind of surprised me but it kind of didn’t at the same time because we’ve been talking about it for quite a bit but nothing has ever happened.”
Willy Enriquez, freshman, General Mathematics: “It could probably go through. But I feel like the thing that gets me kind of iffy is the fact that there was already the Mueller report, which I feel like could really hinder the societal view of the impeachment process.”
Kelvin Kearney, freshman, Mass Communication: “I’m not very into politics, but I think it should have happened a long time ago, instead of where he has a couple months left of his term. It really doesn’t matter now.” Destinee Martinez, freshman, Marketing: “I think the impeachment process is taking too long and it will always take too long, so I don’t know what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. Don’t vote for him again or we wouldn’t have been in this in the first place.”
Audrey Ools, freshman, Nursing: “Trump may have not always made the best decisions, but I feel like he has good intentions. He has made some not very good decisions, but I don’t think he should be impeached for it.”
Taylor Loomis, freshman, Vocal Performance: “I think it should have happened a long time ago. He’s done many impeachable offenses beforehand. The crazy thing to me is he tweeted over a hundred times in the span of two days just to prove he wasn’t guilty, which kind of makes him more guilty in the first place.”
Mitch Pace, senior, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science: “It’s been a long time coming. I think the democrats should have started this a long time ago. With the things coming out today with him talking about asking China to look into it, he’s only digging a deeper hole. I’m hoping that no matter how unlikely that eventually, assuming it does get there, the Senate Republicans will come to their senses and do what’s right for the country, rather than what they think will get them re-elected. His meltdowns on Twitter prove we’re getting closer to the truth.”
Elyssa Mangel, junior, Kinesiology: “I think Trump hasn’t been the best president, but at the same time, he’s done a lot of good things. There are some things I don’t agree with, but I think for the most part, he’s done a lot of good and I don’t think he should be impeached.”
Nathan Lander, sophomore, Business: “I’m a registered Republican, but I haven’t paid that much attention to it because I’ve been focused on schoolwork the past couple of weeks. Honestly, I think it’s just a political thing, they don’t really have a reason for it, they just want him out of office just to get power back.”
Riley Bishop, freshman, Biology: “He’s very close to the end of his first term and I think instead of going through this entire process for him to be impeached because this happens with a lot of presidents, not everyone loves every single president there is. Whenever it was President Obama, a lot of conservatives hated him and wanted him impeached. If enough people actually want Trump impeached, they should just not vote for him in the next election. This whole process is just kind of a big waste of time considering how close it is to the end of his term and you can just vote him out of office if that’s what you really want.”
Zayed Poe, freshman, Marketing: “It’s a complicated topic for sure. I don’t think impeaching him will do anything but make a statement, but I do believe they have the right to try.”
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Thatcher Hall/ Edmond Art
Theft, Embezzlement Investigated at Thatcher Hall Continued from pg. 1
went to Thatcher to search the offices and found items that looked to still be for sale on Facebook Marketplace. One of the items they found was a desk in Walter’s office. A UCO police dispatcher sent a message to the Elaina B Walter Facebook user asking if an item was still for sale and the user confirmed it was, saying the pick-up would be at her office site on UCO’s campus. Walter was confronted at her office on campus by the UCO detective who asked if she knew who the Facebook account belonged to. Walter said it was her account, but she had not been active on it for more than a month. Walter also said she did not respond to the message the dispatcher sent. She said she was given permission by some College of Business employees to sell some items, but later retracted that statement. Walter confirmed to police she took photos of the items on her phone and then uploaded them to Facebook Marketplace. She also said
Former University of Central Oklahoma employee, Renda Elaina Walter’s office is shown with a notice on the door in Thatcher Hall on Oct. 4. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
she met with buyers on and off campus to give them the items listed. On Oct. 1, an email from Facebook was recovered from the warrant. The email said the email usernames belonging to the account
of Elaina B Walter were invalid and that if the police wanted to pursue the matter further, they would have to issue a new records request at www.facebook.com/records with the correct account information.
With the case still ongoing, the Vista is not allowed to disclose any names of the people involved with the investigation because no formal charges have been filed from the District Attorney’s Office.
Museum Exhibit Showcases Edmond Architecture Jeff Elkins @JeffElkins12
MANAGING EDITOR
As an attempt to educate visitors on the various architectural styles in Edmond, the Edmond Historical Society and Museum is hosting Steeples and Stones: An Exhibit of Edmond’s Architecture through March 2020. “It’s important to tell the history of these places, so people will be more inclined to repurpose them,” said Allison Pittman, exhibit coordinator at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. “New is great, but our history comes from older buildings.” The exhibit displays Edmond’s growth since it was founded on April 22, 1889. “When I was designing the exhib-
it, my central purpose was to tell the history of Edmond through architecture,” Pittman said. An Edmond native and UCO alumna, Pittman said that through the creation of the exhibit, she learned many things about her hometown. “Getting to actually learn more about the buildings, when they were built, who built them, who lived and worked there was really interesting,” Pittman said. Pittman worked alongside Amy Stephens, the museum director; Derek Lee, the curator of collections; and designer Jay Tracy. The exhibit is sponsored by Brent Gibson, owner of Gibson Classic Home Design. According to Lee, there are various artifacts on display that once belonged to historic buildings around
A wooden replica of the Wide-a-Wake Café sits inside of a display on Oct. 3 at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
On the left, Derek Lee, curator of Collections, and Amy Stephens, executive director, look at old photographs on Oct. 3 at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
Edmond. “In addition to photos, we have light fixtures from turn-of-the century homes and stained glass from the Edmond First Church of the Nazarene,” Lee said. “We have a sign from the first elementary school that was on Second St. and Walnut St.” Also featured in the exhibit are pictures of architect Jack Nessbaum’s work in the 1970s. Most of his architecture is midcentury in style. Visitors of the exhibit can learn about the historic Clegern House. Built in 1928 by Max Thomas, the 4,100-square-foot home was designed to have a unique aesthetic from the klinker brick to the cypress fireplace mantle. The creation of the home was inspired by Harry W.
Clegern’s attempt to live closer to his work and convince his wife, Dixie, to move with him. After some reluctancy, Dixie designed what was her dream home after a March 1928 issue of “House and Garden” magazine. Pittman said she hopes visitors of the exhibit leave with a better understanding of the progression of Edmond and the story of the city in general. “I am a proponent for anybody going to museums whether big or small, because I don’t think enough people get out and learn about the places they live and visit,” Pittman said. “There are people I know who have grown up in Edmond and don’t even know we are here, which is sad.”
Cheer and Dance
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Homecoming Cheer & Dance
Top: Leaders of Tomorrow perform during the 2019 Cheer and Dance competition on Oct. 4 inside of the Hamilton Field House. (Megan Thele/The VIsta) Middle Left: Members of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority are dancing during the 2019 Cheer and Dance competition on Oct. 4 inside of the Hamilton Field House. (Megan Thele/The Vista) Middle Right: Parker Lenon, Homecoming Activities Board executive director, presents a check for $18,866.59 to Homeomcing’s 2019 philanthropy, Palomar. The check was presented during the 2019 Cheer and Dance competition on Oct. 4 inside of the Hamilton Field House. (Megan Thele/The Vista)
Bottom Left: Members of the Alpha Xi Delta perform during the 2019 Cheer and Dance competition on Oct. 4 inside of the Hamilton Field House. (Megan Thele/The Vista)
Bottom Right: Members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity perform during the 2019 Cheer and Dance competition on Oct. 4 inside of the Hamilton Field House. (Megan Thele/The Vista)
Privacy Tools
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New Google Settings Provide False Sense of Privacy
This July 19, 2016, file photo shows the Google logo at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Opinion: New Google
Settings Provide False Sense of Privacy Jeff Elkins @JeffElkins12
MANAGING EDITOR
Google is rolling out new features for YouTube, Google Maps and Google Assistant in an attempt to make users feel more secure and in control of their privacy settings. The features come after the Federal Trade Commission fined Google $170 million for violating the privacy of children on YouTube, which was purchased by Google in November 2006. Incognito mode, a setting that is supposed to stop your browser from recording pages you visit in its history, has been added to Google Maps.
“When you turn on Incognito mode in Maps, your Maps activity on that device, like the places you search for, won’t be saved to your Google Account and won’t be used to personalize your Maps experience,” said Eric Miraglia, director of Product Management, Privacy and Data Protection at Google. Incognito mode isn’t private, similar to how using their search engine from your everyday clearnet browser never is. They are still aware of who you are and collect your data, only now they claim it won’t be attached to the account you made for their services. In May, it was announced that users could automatically clear their location history and web activity. Now, Google has implemented this setting for YouTube. New settings were also released for Google Assistant last week. According to a blog post by the company,
In this file photo dated Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, Anti-globalization activists protest outside Google’s Paris headquarters in Paris. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, FILE)
when you ask Google how they keep your data safe, the Assistant will now share information about how Google supposedly keeps your data private and secure. Isn’t that cute? The update comes after a lawsuit was filed against the company claiming they violated consumer protection laws. According to the lawsuit, Google employees were listening to recordings of users’ conversations that were not initiated with the voice commands like, “Hey, Google.” Some of the conversations even included children who can’t consent to being recorded. Additionally, Google Assistant users now have the option of deleting their activity from their account by saying, “Hey Google, delete the last thing I said to you” or “Hey Google, delete everything I said to you last week.” While these updates may make it easier to hide activity from others who use a specific device, it really does nothing to cloak personal information from Google. It is not uncommon to hear someone say, “I don’t have anything to hide, so there is no reason to care.” People in this camp are simply missing the big picture. Privacy is important even when you have nothing to hide. If this was not the case, we would never allow privacy. It is well documented that data is purposefully gathered and used to have power over populations. In 2015, Cambridge Analytica, a data brokerage and political consulting firm, purchased an academic license from Facebook for access to their data and created an app called thisisyourdigitallife, with the purpose of performing psychological research. Over 270,000 Facebook users downloaded and installed the app, allowing Cambridge Analytica to study their behavior.
Data is pulled from these users, many of whom used low-security settings, enabling them to seize data from their friends, and their friends of friends. Data from 50 million users was compiled. The company then offered this model commercially to political candidates for money. In 2018, it was revealed that Google paid Mastercard for data in order to link online ads with offline purchases. So you might be thinking, “this is solely for consumer habits and behavior, how can this and other types of data actually be used against me?” Well, let’s say I have a passing curiosity about the ideas that fuel anti-vaxxers, so I type “anti-vaxxer theory” into the search query bar on Google. The site now has data that can be used to connect dots that have no business being connected. I am an anti-vaxxer wacko now (hypothetically only, I swear). While this might not seem like a malignant situation, these profiles based on searches, locations and voice commands can be used to manipulate our behavior. It could also be used to entrap, deceive and take advantage of the elderly and unaware. If one takes the time to think about all of the data that they put online, they would likely come to the conclusion that the most sensitive are search queries and places they hang out or shop. It’s virtually impossible to operate in civilized society without using the internet, and it is equally impossible to use the internet without accepting the agreements with data brokers. For the user, there is no justifiable reason for Google to keep our YouTube, Maps or Assistant history. Now, Google has some reasons for doing this, but none are beneficial to our privacy or security.
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October 8, 2019 Feelings — Lauv
A.N.i.M.A.L — John Newman
Whole — Basement
Pull It All on Me — Ed Sheeran, Ella Mai
That’s Life — Frank Sinatra Sweet Dreams — Beyonce
Cornelia Street — Taylor Swift
Call On Me — Litany
The Afterglow — Silverstein
Fall — Justin Bieber
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) — Janis Joplin
The District Sleeps Alone Tonight — The Postal Service Somebody To Love — OneRepublic No Hook — Curren$y, Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy Fool’s Gold — The Damn Quails Goodbyes (feat. Young Thug) — Post Malone, Young Thug Autumn Leaves (feat. Kendrick Lamar) — Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar
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Looking for Some Light — Colony House
Only Happy When It Rains — Garbage
Slow Hands — Niall Horan
Only One — Kanye West, Paul McCartney
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An upcoming trip could create some problems with your schedule unless you tie up as many loose ends as possible before you head out the door. Ask a friend or colleague to help you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Being eager to start a new project is fine. However, moving ahead without knowing what actually will be expected of you could cause a problem down the line. Ask some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting through some recent challenges in good shape might give you a false sense of security. Don’t relax your guard. You need to be prepared for what else could happen. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still advised, even though you think you’re as prepared as you need to be. Keep in mind that change is in your aspect, and you should expect the unexpected. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Lion’s gift of persuasion helps you get your points across, even to some of your most negative naysayers. An old friend might seek you out for some advice. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Being sure of your convictions is fine. But leave some room for dissenting opinions. You might learn something that could help you avoid a possible problem later on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting good legal advice on what your rights actually are is the first step toward resolving that pesky problem so that it doesn’t re-
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emerge at a later date. Good luck. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Longtime relationships work well this week, whether they’re personal or professional. It’s a good time to invite new friends and colleagues into your life. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to do the research that will help you uncover those irrefutable facts that can back you up on your new venture when you most need it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Change is an important factor in your aspect this week and could affect something you might have thought was immune to any sort of adjustment or “alteration.” AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Being asked to share someone’s deeply personal confidence might be flattering, but accepting could be unwise. Decline gracefully but firmly. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) As wise as you are, you could still be misled by someone who seems to be sincere but might not be. Take more time to assess the situation before making any commitments. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to face challenges that others might try to avoid, and by so doing, you set an example of courage for all. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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October 8, 2019
Volleyball
Volleyball Wins Two of Three at Home James D. Jackson @JamesDJackson15 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The University of Central Oklahoma volleyball team finished their three-game home-stand with a record of 2-1 as they bested Missouri Southern University and Emporia State University in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association play at Hamilton Field House. UCO dropped their latest game on Saturday to No. 5 Washburn University in three sets. It was the Ichabod’s fourth straight win as they topped Emporia State, Missouri Western State University and Newman University before Saturday’s win. “I thought we battled hard, but Washburn has a great team and we just didn't have enough firepower,” said head coach Edgar Miraku after Saturday’s loss. “We had some good opportunities in the second and third sets and just couldn't get it done.” After never leading in the first set, the Bronchos forced 14 ties and eight lead changes in the second set but were not able to overcome the Ichabods attack. In the third set, the Bronchos gained an early 9-6 lead due to a pair of Amanda Desch kills
The University of Central Oklahoma volleyball team prepares to break huddle during the match against Washburn University on Oct.5 in Hamilton Field House. (Songsong Wang/The Vista)
and a WU service error. Then the Ichabods would go on an 8-0 run to take the lead 14-9. UCO would never gain the lead again as Washburn closed out the game staying ahead by at least four the rest of the way. The Ichabods finished with three
University of Central Oklahoma volleyball player serves the ball during the match against Washburn University on Oct.5 in Hamilton Field House. (Songsong Wang/The Vista)
players with double-digit kills, while UCO combined for 27 kills as a team on 110 attacks. Desch led UCO with eight kills, one assists and nine digs. Bailey Combs had six kills followed by Courtney Lane, who had five. Dominique Lipari recorded 22 digs to lead UCO defensively. Central would force a sweep of their own on Friday night against Emporia State. Regan Inglis had four assisted blocks, two solo, as the Bronchos finished with a season-high 11 blocks. “Our defense was pretty good tonight and we needed that,” Miraku said. “We weren't great offensively, but made up for that with our blocking and that was the key to the match.” Along with Inglis, six players recorded at least one assisted block. Chloe Hancock had three assisted blocks and one solo, while Lane had two assisted and one solo, Desch and Lauren both had two assisted and Combs also had one assisted. The first set featured 14 ties and four lead changes. Inglis’ solo block broke the final tie that stood at 1919. UCO would finish the set with a 25-22 win. There was a 14-all tie in the second set as well, but it would be broken by back-to-back kills from Lane and Desch. Jenkins would add three kills down the stretch to close out the set 25-18. UCO would then cruise to a 25-15 third set win. Desch led the Bronchos in kills again, as she finished with nine. She also put in 16 digs and 11 assists. Combs and Jenkins each put in sev-
en kills; Lipari had a match high 17 digs. The Bronchos earned their 14th straight win over Missouri Southern on Tuesday. The last time the Lions were able to force a win over the Bronchos was in 2009. That streak was almost broken as after UCO went up 2-0 the MSSU would win the next two sets forcing a fifth set, where UCO would claim a 15-11 victory. “It was a hard-fought match and we were fortunate to come out on top,” Miraku said. "We played pretty well the first two sets and had several chances to close it out in the third but couldn't get it done. Give credit to Missouri Southern for coming back like they did. Fortunately, we made some plays in the fifth set and got the win.” UCO had three players with double-digit kills and two players making career high performances. Lane finished with her career-best 20 in 68 attacks with four errors; Desch finished with 11 kills, a career-high 26 digs and 25 assists; and Jenkins pulled in 12 kills. Lipari had 33 digs which put her in the lead in that category in all of the NCAA Division II. Scholl had 32 assists and 13 digs, Kaeli Robinson had eight kills and Cramer put in 10 digs. After the week’s play, the Bronchos fell to 12-5 overall and 4-3 in the MIAA. They will be on the road in their next three battles as they face Northwest Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri and Newman University.
Football/Rowing
October 8, 2019
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Fort Hays Steals the Show at Homecoming James D. Jackson @JamesDJackson15 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The University of Central Oklahoma dropped their second straight football game and had their Homecoming spoiled as they fell to Fort Hays State University 35-7 in a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association game Saturday afternoon at Wantland Stadium. UCO leads the series over Fort Hays
State, 7-6, but have continued to fall to the Tigers over the past five seasons. Saturday afternoon was more of the same. After stopping UCO on the opening drive, FHSU would score with a 36yard touchdown pass from Chance Fuller to Harley Hazlett, who would later receive a 23-yard pass for his second touchdown catch of the game. Fuller would throw for all of the Tigers’ touchdowns, tying the FHSU school record of touchdown passes in
University of Central Oklahoma Broncho T.J. Roberts carries the ball against Fort Hayes State University on Oct. 5 at Wantland Stadium. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
a single game with five other quarterbacks, as he would throw two more touchdowns to Manny Ramsey. Ramsey would receive his first touchdown from a six-yard pass from Fuller. After being set up by a 47-yard screen pass to Charles Tigner, Ramsey would be targeted again by Fuller, scoring his second touchdown catch Saturday afternoon. Fuller would throw his final touchdown in the fourth quarter from six yards out to Jacoby Williams. FHSU’s quarterback finished with 310 yards, completing 23 passes on 30 attempts with five touchdowns and zero sacks, which is a trend for the Bronchos through five games as they have yet to record a sack. The Bronchos did however force three turnovers. Out of the first half, the Bronchos were able to force a stop as Jaqualen Brown blocked the FHSU field goal try, giving the Bronchos the ball at their own 20-yard line. Kolby Underwood was then able to intercept a pass at UCO’s 31-yard line. UCO would then be able to force another stop as Chris Lewis intercepted FHSU at UCO's two-yard line. But with the three forced turnovers, the Bronchos would not be able to take advantage on offense. Central’s offense would only be able
to score one time, which came in the first quarter. The Bronchos traveled 75 yards on 11 plays to score with a fiveyard touchdown pass from Will Collins to Amonte Phillips, who received the offensive player of the game for UCO. The Tiger defense would hold the Broncos to just 238 total offensive yards and five of 15 third-down conversions as the Bronchos were forced to punt all five of their second-half possessions. After scoring 126 points through the first three games, UCO has only been able to score 17 points in the last two games against Northwest Missouri State University and Fort Hays State. The fourth quarter, where UCO has outscored its opponents 63-9, they were held to zero points, one first down and 14 yards on total offense. After the game, UCO head football coach Nick Bobeck was unable to be reached as he held a captain's meeting after Saturday’s loss. With the loss, the Bronchos are now 2-3 on the season and 2-3 in conference play. The University of Central Oklahoma will battle the University of Central Missouri on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Last season the Bronchos topped the Jennies 33-26 in a come-from-behind win.
UCO Rowing Opens Their Season in OKC
Derek Parker @DParkOK SPORTS EDITOR
The back-to-back national champion University of Central Oklahoma rowing team opened their season at the Head of the Oklahoma event. Central finished with several Top 5 places, including first in the Collegiate 4+ Night Sprints Grand Final. The Bronchos have won the past two national championships, and are now coached by first-year head coach Brian Ebke. Spending the past two seasons at Princeton University as an assistant, Ebke took the UCO job after former head coach Montia Rice accepted the head coaching job at the University of South Florida. In 2018, Central had one first place in the national championship, finishing with a silver medal in the Varsity 4 before a win in the Varsity 8 to win the national title. Last season, they won both the V4+ and the V8+ to sweep the competition and take home the title. UCO had multiple first place finishes in both regular seasons and started their 2019-20 season with a solid event on Saturday and Sunday.
The Bronchos had a strong event in their first with Ebke, showing both their fours and eights could compete. “We performed well,” Ebke said. “We faced a lot of really good competition and I thought that we did really well for it being our first time on the water this season. And now we have a good measurement of what we need
to do and work on moving forward.” Central’s top boat was the V4+, which took first place in the Grand Final, beating the University of Oklahoma, Texas Christian University and Texas A&M University. Its N8+ finished second only to the University of Kansas in the Petite Final. The Bronchos final boat of the Night Sprints
500-meter finals was the V8+, which took fifth place in the Grand Final. At a longer distance of 4,000 meters, UCO’s V8+ boat finished with a time of 14:32 to take eighth place. The Bronchos have one more race slated for their fall season. On Nov. 2, they’ll head to Tulsa for the Tulsa Invite on the Verdigris River.
The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos rowing team competed in the Head of the Oklahoma event. They had several Top 5 placements including first in the Collegiate 4+ Night Sprints Grand Final. (Provided/BronchoSports)
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October 8, 2019
Hockey/Soccer
Bronchos Win One Against Wildcats
Eric Gomez @EricGomez83
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The University of Central Oklahoma hockey team hosted the University of Arizona Wildcats for a two-game series on Friday and Saturday night at Arctic Edge Arena. After splitting a series with the No. 2 ranked Lindenwood Lions last week, the Bronchos returned home to start a seven-game home stretch that started Thursday night against Arizona State University. UCO fell short in Thursday’s match against ASU, losing the match 5-4. Central bounced back on Friday night in their game against the UA Wildcats and were able to come up with a win. The Wildcats got on the board early, scoring a goal in the first minute of the game. The Bronchos were able to answer back when Adam Stalzer put the puck in the back of the net on an assist from Nial Mills. Stalzer’s goal tied the game and the Bronchos were able to keep the Wildcats from scoring again for the rest of the game. At the end of the first period, the Bronchos were outperforming the Wildcats, having taken 15 shots on
goal compared to Arizona’s six. In the second period, the Bronchos as they were able to add to their lead. Mills tacked on the second goal from the Bronchos two minutes into the second period, assisted by Vitalii Mikhailov and Stalzer. Gage Joel, one of Central’s top scorers this season, added to the lead scoring back-to-back goals; the first one assisted by Mills and Mikhailov, and the second coming on a power play assist by Austin Cunningham and Davin Burton. This put the Bronchos up 3-1 against the Wildcats. Grayden Hohl scored a goal in the 14th minute of the second period, giving the Bronchos a 5-1 lead. Stalzer scored his second goal of the game just seconds before the end of the first period, giving the Bronchos a 6-1 lead going into the third period. Central was able to add one more point to the board when Burton received a pass from Matt Davies and snuck the puck past Arizona’s goalie to give the Bronchos a 7-1 victory over the Wildcats. The Bronchos fell short on Saturday and lost to Arizona 6-2. Splitting this series with Arizona gives the Bronchos a 3-3-0 record for the season.
Central returns to the ice Friday night at 8 p.m. to face the University
of Illinois in another two-game series at Arctic Edge Arena.
A referee throws down a hockey puck during the University of Central Oklahoma and University of Arizona hockey game on Oct. 5 at the Arctic Edge Ice Arena. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
No. 14 UCO Rebounds After First Loss
Derek Parker @DParkOK SPORTS EDITOR
The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos soccer team split their matches last weekend, suffering their first loss of the season but bouncing back on Sunday to move to 7-1-2. UCO was undefeated heading into their match with Fort Hays State University on Friday, but ultimately lost 2-1 in a lightning-delayed showdown. The Bronchos outshot FHSU 24-5, but allowed the Tigers to take a 2-0 lead before they could strike. “We just didn't come out ready to play tonight and that will get you every time,” said UCO head soccer coach Mike Cook after their Friday night match. “You can't expect to win when you play like we did tonight. We'll go back and straighten that out.” Chloe Mantano scored the first goal of the game in just the 16th minute, and neither team would score again until late in the game. Eden Jones scored the Bronchos lone goal in the 65th minute, attempting it three times with her only
University of Central Oklahoma soccer teammates celebrate. (Provided/BronchoSports)
shot on goal sneaking by the FHSU goalie. Taryn Kedzoir attempted a team-high six shots with one being on goal, and Haley Post followed right behind with five shots.
Central bounced back on Sunday with a 4-1 win over Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association rival, University of Nebraska-Kearney. They moved to 2-1-0 in confer-
ence play. After a rocky, low-scoring contest against Fort Hays, four Bronchos finished with goals against the Lopers. Madison Motil, Brooke Moore, Kedzoir and Post all finished with one each. Motil started it off for the Bronchos in the 12th minute, scoring a goal assisted by Asha Haile to give UCO a 1-0 lead. The Lopers answered back quickly, scoring just minutes later in the 18th minute to tie the match up. From there it was all bronze and blue as UCO scored the last three goals. “We played well today in a lot of different areas and I’m proud of the team for that,” Cook said. “We started a little slow but we kept creating opportunities and the girls did a great job of keeping the pressure on. We need to continue to fight like that for 90 minutes every time out.” This week, UCO takes on Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri on Friday, and the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri on Sunday. Both are MIAA conference matches. Central Missouri is currently ranked No. 7, Central is No. 14.
Bucking Broncho
October 8, 2019
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The New Look OKC Thunder The Best Bet is to Be Bad Now to Be Good Later
Russell Westbrook and Paul George are gone. It’s over, it’s time to look forward. Oklahoma City has acquired young talent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, veteran Chris Paul and longtime team favorite Steven Adams will be the faces of OKC going forward. Before I get into anything, there needs to be clarification on the definition of “tanking.” Tanking is the process of purposely losing games in order to propel the team into higher draft picks and better situations for the future. The main misinterpretation in the definition of tanking is that the players are never the ones tanking, it is management. Most people’s idea of tanking will be that Paul, Adams and Gilgeous-Alexander will be walking around on the court, giving 50 percent effort, trying to miss every shot in an effort to lose. This is absolutely not the case. If you take away anything from this it should be this: a Chris Paul led team will have the same competitive fire that a Westbrook led team did. It’s in both of their DNA. “My focus to win doesn’t change. I am who I am,” Paul said at the Thunder’s media day. “We’re gonna go out there to win every single night. I’m ex-
Oklahoma City Point Guard Chris Paul who was acquired in the Russell Westbrook trade exits Thunder Media Day Sept. 30 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Paul is the projected starting Point Guard for the OKC Thunder. (Derek Parker/The Vista)
cited about what we have here.” One thing I can promise you, Paul won’t be intentionally losing games nearing the end of his career just to aid the Oklahoma City front office. In my opinion, this Oklahoma City squad will be competitive, but at the most they’ll be vying for the seventh or eighth seed in the gauntlet that is
the Western Conference. Barring a highly unlikely terrific season, the front office will be left with a decision, tank and attempt to secure a bright future with the plethora of picks they’ve saved up or try to get a low-seeded playoff spot in what will be a tough, tough road to a championship.
OKC Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who was acquired in the Paul George trade poses for a photo on Thunder Media Day on Sept. 30 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Tanner Laws/The Vista)
While losing a ton of games this year doesn’t sound insanely fun, staying mediocre now could guarantee we’re mediocre for the future. Oklahoma City has an unprecedented amount of draft picks and should take full advantage of that by maximizing them. Overall, my thought process is, be bad for a little bit, to be good for a long time, as opposed to being okay for a very long time. Several teams are trapped in the middle of tanking and competing right now, and their franchises are going to be crippled for the foreseeable future. The Charlotte Hornets, the Orlando Magic and the Sacramento Kings are all trapped in mediocrity, and that’s not where OKC wants to be. The Philadelphia 76ers however, bit the bullet, were, in the nicest way possible, bad for a while and are now competing for championships with the talent they’ve acquired through the draft. Ultimately, it will be up to the organization to make the decision, but this year could have long-term implications and a big change for the Thunder could be coming soon.
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