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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Publishers Fall Short on Textbooks Megan Thele
@1bigtimenicole Copy Editor
As the fall semester enters its fifth week, some University of Central Oklahoma students are still left looking for textbooks. The textbook shortage’s existence varies by supplier at and around UCO’s campus. “There is a shortage,” said John Beecher, store manager at Textbook Brokers. This did not happen last year, or not to this extent, according to Beecher. However, Brenda Raimondi, UCO Bookstore manager, did not see a problem this year. “There is not a shortage this year as compared to other semesters,” Raimondi said. Beecher said that there are three Jon Yarbrough (left), a graduate student, and Grace Kelting, a senior math major, look through books at the UCO Barnes and Noble Bookstore. The Bookstore provides UCO students with the textbooks they need for their classes and are experiencing a drop in the number of textbooks the publishers print for them to sell. (Shelby Cargill/The Vista)
Additional Phones Bring Safety Vy Luong @vy169 Reporter
University of Central Oklahoma’s Safety and Transportation Services has installed seven new outdoor emergency phones, which are expected to be in service later this week. The outdoor emergency phones have a blue light on top, which are visible during both daytime and night time. Students can push the button to call UCO Police in case of emergency or if they need assistance. “With all of our many methods, we want to create opportunities for [stu-
dents] to reach us, and for us to reach them,” said Jeff Harp, UCO chief of police. “[The phone is] not only for emergencies but you can also use it if you need information on campus direction, or request a Safe Walk.” Harp said they placed the emergency phones where they are visible and accessible for students, even for ones with wheelchair. The location of the phones include the Library, Communications, Business, Hamilton Field house, Music, Liberal Art and Math and Computer Science building. UCO’s Safety and Transportation See “SAFETY” on pg. 6
See “TEXTBOOKS” on pg. 8
Professional Opportunities Come to UCO Katie Standlee
@katiestandlee Managing Editor
An emergecny phone outside of the Business Building. (Serene Russell/The Vista)
Students looking for a job, internship, graduate programs or networking opportunities can attend the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair on Sept. 25 from noon-3:30 p.m.in the Nigh University Center Grand Ballrooms. See “PROFESSIONAL” on pg. 5
UCOSA Watch
BRONCHO SPORTS
UCO Student Congress Elects New Senators
Bronchos Stampede Up the Scoreboard
See “UCOSA” on pg. 5
See “BRONCHOS” on pg. 12
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CONTENTS
President’s Concert.....................................................................................3 Around Campus ........................................................................................4 UCOSA...................................................5 Safety/Budget..............................................................6 Textbooks.........................................................................8 P r o f e s s i o n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Voting.............................................................................11 F o o t b a l l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Vo l l ey b a l l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 G o l f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 S o c c e r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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On the Cover: Left: Remington Dean, the president of UCOSA speaks at the first UCOSA meeting of the fall 2018 semester in the Robert S. Kerr Room in the Nigh University Center. (lauren Morris/The Vista)
Right: The Univerity of Central Oklahoma’s Head Coach Nick Bobeck prepares to walk out on to the Lindenwood field on Sept. 15. (Jordan Belew/For The Vista)
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President’s Concert
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President’s Concert Strikes a Chord Megan Thele
@1bigtimenicole Copy Editor
The fourth annual President’s Concert will showcase the best of the University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Music while honoring UCO President Don Betz in his last year as president. “Each year it’s an amazing display of the varied talents of our musicians, our students and our faculty, in all the various expressions of music,” Betz said. “I am obviously incredibly honored that they undertake this event, but so pleased that they are willing to share their talents with the audiences that gather each year.” The free concert is Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Theatre and features about 125 music students according to Brian Lamb, director of the School of Music. “Each group has been rehearsing since classes began,” Lamb said. “We do one three hour technical rehearsal the night before the performance.” Groups in the concert include the UCO Symphony Orchestra, Musical Theatre, Opera, Jazz Ensemble I, Piano, Wind Symphony, Concert Chorale and Brisch Center for Historical Performance students. “It’s the GALA season opening event presented by the School of Music,” Lamb said. “It features each of our divisions and has all of our top ensembles playing. We give it as a gift to Edmond in honor of President Betz.” The concert began after Lamb and other School of Music faculty brought Betz the idea --- years ago, according to Betz. Lamb said it is the school’s way to honor Betz’s continued encouragement and support of the fine arts both as president and provost. Betz was UCO’s provost when the Music Department became the School of Music in 2001. “I was gratified that they were willing to do [the concert], but what makes this particular set of performances unique is the varied displays of musical and artistic talent from the symphony to music theatre,” Betz said. “It’s a wonderful overview of the
Members of the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music perform during last year’s President’s Concert. This years concert will be held in Mitchell Hall Theatre on Sept. 18. (Provided/UCO Photo Servies)
reach and the dimension and the diversity of what the school of music is able to offer and the College of Fine Arts and Design is able to offer to the people that they perform for and for the public who comes to enjoy them.” Lamb said the concert has magic on many levels, from the student performers to the faculty and staff working on the technical and logistical side of the production. “When concert-goers realize that all of these ensembles and performers have only been in class for three weeks, they will understand the incredible work ethic, grit and commitment that it takes on everyone’s part to bring rehearsals to a culmination this early in the fall semester,” Lamb said. Each year the concert includes a variety of songs and performances, with this year’s set closing including Stars and Stripes Forever. Lamb said that this year, however, there will be surprises as it is Betz’s last President’s Concert in office. “For Susanne and I, yes this will be last one of the President’s Concerts that we’ll hear, I guess, as president, but certainly not the last President’s Concert I will attend, as I will continue to not just enjoy, but applaud the talent and the accomplishments of our faculty and our students,” Betz said.
The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music will present the fourth annual President’s Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in Mitchell Hall Theatre, on Central’s campus. The UCO Symphonic Orchestra, pictured, is one of many groups that will perform during the concert. (Provided/UCO Photo Servies)
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Around Campus
The UCO football team enters the field from the new sport performance center during their first home game at Wantland Stadium on Spet. 6. (Gerald Leong/The Vista)
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 Smart Recovery Meeting: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a SMART Recovery meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 322 of the Nigh University Center. 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 Room 328 of Thatcher Hall. 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 @ Chick-Fil-A: The Homecoming Activities Board will host a giveback night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chick-Fil-A at 1210 E. 2nd Street in Edmond. All of the proceeds raised will be donated to Ally’s House, homecoming’s philanthropic beneficiary.
BSA General Body Meeting: The Black Student Association will hold a general body meeting from 6-7 p.m. in Room 421 of the Nigh University Center.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 WOC Your Wednesday: Students can stop by the Women’s Outreach Center for coffee, cookies, resources and discussions on topics relevant to women on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 113 of the Nigh University Center. This month’s topic will focus on the importance of women’s political activism in Oklahoma. SPB Dye-versity: Students will be able to make tie-dye shirts with the Student Programming Board from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clock Tower. Colors and shirts will be provided by SPB. Consent and Contraception: The Peer Health Leaders and Thrive OKC will provide information on consent and contraceptives from noon-1 p.m. outside Broncho Lake. Free pizza and condoms will be available.
President’s Concert: Mitchell Hall Theatre from 7:30-10 p.m. The concert will feature the best of the UCO School of Music, including the university’s Symphony Orchestra, Concert Chorale, Jazz Ensemble I, Musical Theatre and Wind Symphony, as well as performances by opera and piano students.
CJ Club Meeting: The Criminal Justice Club will meet from noon-1 p.m. in Room 314 of the Nigh University Center. CJ Club meetings give members opportunities to hear from local, state and federal practitioners regarding job requirements, duties and the recruitment and hiring processes.
SPB New Member General Meeting: The Student Programming Board will hold their first general meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. Room 421 of the Nigh University Center.
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 se-
mester’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. ANTSHE September Meet-Up: The Association of Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education will meet from 5-7 p.m. at the Garage at 601 S. Bryant for their first meeting of the fall semester. The event is designed as a meet up for non-traditional students and is open to friends and family.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Igniting Sparks for Change: The University of Central Oklahoma will host the first annual Igniting Sparks for Change community summit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballrooms of the Nigh University Center. The event will feature presentations focusing on advocacy and activism by UCO students, faculty and staff, as well as metro community professionals. Mental Health in the Latinx Community: The Peer Health Leaders and the Hispanic American Student Association join for a discussion on mental health within the Latinx community from 2-3 p.m. in Room 202 of the Nigh University Center. After the discussion, attendees can join Stress Paws on the fourth floor of the NUC for self-care. Trauma Recovery: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Be-
ing hosts a trauma support group from 2-3 p.m. in Room 328 of Thatcher Hall. The discussed topics include self-soothing, the mind and body connection, effects of trauma on relationships, healthy relationships and more.
Friday, Sept. 21, 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. Grief Support Group: Each week the Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a grief support group from 11 a.m.-noon in Room 322 of the Nigh University Center. The group discusses the grieving process and resources for those grieving. UCO Chess & Games Club Weekly Meeting: The Chess and Games Club hosts weekly meetings from 2-5 p.m. in Room 108 of the Center for Transformative Learning. Asian Moon Festival: The 17th annual Asian Moon Festival will be hosted in collaboration with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Asian American Student Association from 6-8 p.m. in Plunkett Park. The event will feature free food, a lantern making contest, entertainment from different Asian cultures and more. Hump Dayyy with SPB!: Students can ride real camels from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Buddy’s Lawn with the Student Programming Board. At the event, students can ride on and take pictures with real camels and play a game of pin the tail on the camel.
UCOSA
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UCOSA Increases Student Representation Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 Reporter
For the first time in several University of Central Oklahoma history, the UCO Student Association has achieved full capacity with 48 senators and with 45 percent freshmen. With such a large amount of senators this year being freshmen, Congressional Chair Tate Atkinson said there will be room for the senators to grow into their positions. Colten Kidd, a former UCOSA senator, said that he had found UCOSA to not be ideologically diverse during his time in Congress. “Almost every single piece of legislation passed unanimously with little discussion,” Kidd said. “I’m not saying that passing a piece of legislation without opposition is inherently a bad thing, but when it happened as often as it did last year, I can’t help but question if every student is accurately represented.” Kidd also said that with an increase of senators, he hopes they will become more representative of students. He said he is unsure of what will happen with the latest congressional body, but thinks the only way UCOSA could experience a shift is with broader student involvement. Atkinson said the senators that comprise this year’s Congress are a more diverse group. In the spring 2018 semester, 22 out of 40 senators were studying in the College of Liberal Arts, nine were in the College of Mathematics and Science, four were in the College of Business, four were in the College of Education and Professional Studies and one was in the College of Fine Arts and Design. This semester, out of 45 senators, there are 14 from Business, 12 from Mathematics and Science, 10 from Liberal Arts, five from Education and Professional Studies, four from Fine Arts and Design and one graduate student. “We have a diverse group in student congress this year and my hope is this will increase more marginalized groups’ representation within [the] student association,” Atkinson said. The new senators for UCOSA are Michaela Anang, Caleb Armer, Angel Bonilla, William Dunn, Jose Gallegos, Dakota Gann, Alexander Garcia, Yeji Ha, Aubrey Henshaw IV, Markia James, Kamryn Johnson, Kevin Leonard, Cole MacCollister, Justin Markham, McKayla Muse, Emma Sawyer, Mary Soper and Os-
Colten Kidd, former UCOSA senator, speaks at a UCOSA meeting on April 2 in the Will Rogers Room. At the Sept. 10 UCOSA meeting, new senators were sworn in. (Vista Archives)
car Zepeda. Scott Monetti, the director of Housing and Dining, also spoke at the meeting about new dining and menu options this semester. Tu Taco, 2nd Street Subs and 1890 are new dining outlets with meal-swipe options in the Night University Center. There is also an International Market in the Quad, which sells international food items. Monetti also hinted at the layout of the new dining hall that will be complete the spring of 2020, with an Italian concept on one side, a barbecue concept on the other and a regular cafeteria style similar to what Buddy’s currently has in the middle. Housing and Dining also revealed a new number students can text to review the food. The number is 405-974-3663 and Monetti said you must include the 405, or the number will not work. Housing and Dining is also trying to create a mobile app where food can be ordered ahead of time and picked it up. Monetti said they are hoping to roll out a limited version beginning in January. “Given that there’s nothing worse than rolling out a product and having it suck out of the gate…there’s gonna be a lot of work for us to do to make sure that it works right before we actually roll it out,” Monetti said. There is also a Food Committee, created in June, which has been focused on taste testing and reviewing new food options and providing
feedback for the current food on campus. To join, email Housing and Dining at dining@uco.edu.
The next UCOSA meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the Nigh University Center.
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Safety/Budget
Additional Phones Bring Safety continued from pg 1. Service will install one more unit at the STEM building by the time construction is complete. Chief Harp said they are expecting to install two new phones by the end of this year at the Wellness Center and the housing apartments on the North of Ayers Street. “We are constantly working to evaluate and find the budget to have more phones and fill in the gap between buildings,” he said. “We hope at some point we will have enough phones that we can see the blue light pretty much everywhere.” Harp said the outdoor phones will be helpful after 11 p.m. when the buildings are closed. They are also more visible because the light can be seen in a far distance. Those outdoor phones are wall-mounted and connected to electricity and network wire. The base cost of each one is $2,400 and the cost of cabling is around $600 depending on the location of each phone. Safety and Transportation Services
purchased the outdoor phones three years ago, at the same time as the indoor ones. They installed the indoor phones last year to replace the old system which was from the 1980s. UCO Student Association passed the resolution CFR18-204 last semester to give Safety and Tranportation Services $10,000 to fund the outdoor rewriting. “I noticed a lot of universities had some type of “safety boxes” on their campus, said UCOSA President Remington Dean. “This will help UCO become a safer campus and will create a sense of understanding that the University cares about the safety of its students.” Safety and Transportation Service test both indoor and outdoor phones bi-weekly or monthly. UCO Police Services Communications Center works 24 hours a day, every day of year. Harp said when students use the outdoor phone, the communication personnel will know exactly where the students make the call. “We will respond right away, and the time we get there will depend on
On Sept. 13 students walk past the Mass Communications Building which has a new feature, an emergency phone. The emergency phones have been put in place for students to use in case of emergencies. (Serene Russell/The Vista)
the nature of situation, the geography and what our staff is doing at that time,” Harp said. “We can get there one or two minutes in case of crisis, but it may take longer if you request a safe walk.” UCO is in the top safest campus in
the nation based on the criminal data and other safety services on campus. Besides the indoor and outdoor phone, students can also install the Safety App on their phone to contact with police.
Budget Increases Two Percent for ISC Lauren Morris @TheVista1903 Reporter
The International Student Council received a 2 percent budget raise from the University of Central Oklahoma Student Association for the 2018-19 academic year. ISC President Amanda Goh said while the council is incredibly appreciative of the higher budget, it can still be hard to distribute it among the council's 15 student organizations. Each country gets a budget of around $700, and with that money, they plan how much they want in food and programming, according to Goh. For sponsorship funding for ISC, Goh said the council receives about $19,000. They also receive another $19,000 for sponsorship funding for the 15 country associations. “For the past I don’t know how many years, ISC has been getting 5 percent of the budget given to UCOSA,” Goh said. “We have 15 country associations under us, and each country association has 50 to 100 people. So that’s a lot of people under us and we are only getting 5 percent." Goh said that the council hears com-
The International Student Council meets to discuss the international festival at their general meeting on Sept. 14. They meet once a week at the international house. (Lauren Morris/The Vista)
plaints from most of the country associations every year about the budget, but she does note the increase in their budget. “They recently increased us to 7 percent,” Goh said. “That’s something to take into account. We’re really appreciative about that, of course, but…
[with] the amount of people we have under our council, I definitely feel like we deserve more money.” Meryem Assaoui, president of the Arab Student Association, is from Morocco and has been participating in international student events for three years. She said that in her ex-
perience, she feels the budgeting typically covers what she needs. “They give us separate budgeting for each association,” Assaoui said. “Typically it’s like, we get a budget, and then we get more we get to request. We need a point on why we need to request it, which I think is understandable. So, I think towards budgeting, it’s decent, it’s good.” Assaoui said it gets better every year as the association learns from previous events. “They’re not only spreading their culture to just their people, they’re spreading it to the entire UCO [campus],” said Goh. “We always make the events open to everyone.” The International Student Council held a meeting Sept. 14 in the International House Ballrooms. There, they discussed the International Festival, where all 15 associations will present their culture through activities, live performances and food. The 2018 International Festival will be Nov. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. and will be at the Edmond Festival Marketplace at 30 W. First St. Admission is free for UCO students with a valid student ID and $5 for the public.
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Textbooks
Publishers Fall Short on Textbooks continued from pg 1. grams,” Beecher said. “Publishers think ‘this will be huge,’ so they intentionally don’t print enough textbooks.” Textbooks are generally ordered on July 1, according to Beecher, and it is unusual for those orders to still not be in. The reasons behind textbooks not being available varies by book, but two main reasons were prevalent this year. Beecher said some books are usually print-on-demand, meaning publishers don’t keep the books in stock and only print them when ordered by bookstores. “Print on demand titles take four to six weeks to print,” Beecher said. “What I don’t know is if they didn’t print enough to force the programs or if they thought [the programs] would be successful.” The UCO Bookstore received some books that Textbook Brokers did not, however not enough came in and there are still students needing the book.
“I...know that we have two books that have over 20 students that still need the book,” Raimondi said. “It is due to the publisher being out of stock. They are due into the bookstore this week or next.” Although Raimondi did not specify the books that had yet to come in, Beecher said that Textbook Brokers was still needing a Foundations of Geometry book for about 90 students and a pharmacology book for about 65 nursing students, as of Sept. 10. In some select cases, textbooks selected for the courses are no longer being printed by the publisher and are out of circulation, making them in limited supply nationwide. The shortage of select titles is not central to only UCO or Oklahoma. Beecher said he had talked to other bookstores around the country with similar problems. One example, Calhoun Community College Bookstore in Alabama did not have Accounting I and other beginning and intermediate math textbooks in yet. “You know it’s a national problem because Amazon is out of stock [of
Kyeshia Diamond, a UCO Barnes and Noble employee, stops from stocking the shelves with books to pose for a photo. (Shelby Cargill/The Vista)
the same books],” Beecher said. There is no indication as to whether the publishers will continue to treat more textbooks as print-on-demand in the coming semesters. Demand
for digital books is only 2-3 percent at Textbook Brokers, according to Beecher. He said students are mainly looking for whatever is cheapest for them.
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Professional
Professional Opportunities Come to UCO continued from pg 1. From data collected last year, over 300 students attended the fair. The fair is free for students, but professional dress is required. “This is a great way to get to talk to recruiters in person and make an impression,” said Elizabeth Enck, director of the UCO Career Development Center. “Often you’re just a resume in an application system.” Enck and the Career Development Specialists, Brandi Bowers, Crystal Davis-Cook and Katherine Koch, recommend that attendees prepare a quick pitch to give employers, bring resumes, questions to ask the employers, something like a padfolio to put resumes and business cards in, and something to take notes on after speaking with an employer for follow-ups. “You’ll want to bring several copies of your resume, so make sure you have someone look at it before you go,” Enck said. “We have several ways to get a resume review including appointments, walk-ins, online and an employer critique at the Career Fair Prep Day from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 in NUC 338.”
Koch said the center encourages students to research the employers before coming to the fair, so that students know who they want to talk to, the positions these employers are hiring for and can prepare questions to ask. “A career fair isn’t something you want to just show up to,” Davis-Cook said. “Employers are going to be evaluating you for positions they have available, so you should treat it as seriously as you would an interview.” The Career Development staff also recommended that students be themselves and come to the fair with confidence. “The recruiters and the companies are here to get to know the students and what they want to do, so it is really all about finding a good fit between the student and the employer,” Bowers said. “So be yourself, but really take time to reflect about what type of internship or job you are wanting and what your goals are, because they are going to be interested in finding that out.” Enck said the Career Development staff will be available at the fair to answer any questions and help calm
Students at the University of Central Oklahoma attend the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair in he Nigh University Ballrooms. (Provided/UCO Photo Services)
nerves. On the Career Development Center website there is a Career Fair Tip Guide available called Career Fair tips that has a checklist and a place to prepare an elevator pitch to tell employers. The list of employers attending the fair and the majors they are recruiting for can be found at hirebronchos.com. “[The fair] takes out that piece of the students seeking out and contacting, it takes that pressure off and that stress off,” Koch said. “All of these people are here to meet you, so you might as well take advantage of that opportu-
nity, because something really cool could come from it.” The Career Development Center, located in NUC 338, offers a variety of assistance to students and alumni: help exploring majors and careers, help gaining experience through finding part-time jobs and internships, resume critiques, interview assistance and practice, help in the job search process and help with graduate school application processes. “The Career Development Center is a resource with a sole purpose of helping UCO students be career ready and successful,” Enck said.
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Northwestern Mutual Oklahoma Fidelity Bank HUMAN RESOURCES Kohl's Department Stores Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Corp. Office Paycom MANAGEMENT Accel Financial Staffing ArcBest Corporation Classic Paper Supply Inc. Crossland Construction The Hertz Corporation Kohl's Department Stores Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Corp. Office Northwestern Mutual Paycom MARKETING ArcBest Corporation Classic Paper Supply Inc. Dell Inc. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Corp. Office Northwestern Mutual Paycom MIS Revenue Management Solutions, LLC MBA Accel Financial Staffing Classic Paper Supply Inc. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Corp. Office CORPORATE PARTNERS
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PSYCHOLOGY Learning Care Group Paycom Youth Villages ALL MAJORS 180 Medical, Inc. Addison Group American Fidelity Assurance APMEX Bob Mills Furniture Bob Moore Auto Group Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy The Chickasaw Nation CoreLogic CSAA Insurance Group Enterprise Rent-A-Car Farmers Insurance Frontier City & White Water Bay Greater Oklahoma City Chamber International Insurance Brokers Kansas Dept of Commerce OKANG Oklahoma Army National Guard Oklahoma Department of Human Services Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Oklahoma Education Association Penske Truck Leasing Petra Industries, Inc. Republic Beverage Company Ryder System, Inc. SafetySkills Tinker Federal Credit Union
Tutor Doctor Tulsa Police Training Center UCO Jobs Vector Marketing OKC GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work Northeastern State University Oklahoma Christian UniversityGraduate Programs Oklahoma City University Graduate Program Oklahoma City University School of Law Oklahoma State University, School of Global Studies and Partnerships Oral Roberts University UCO Graduate College University of Oklahoma - College of Engineering University of North Texas University of Texas at ArlingtonCollege of Business University of Texas at Arlington – University Recruitment The University of Tulsa The University of Tulsa College of Law
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Editorial
Sept. 18, 2018
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Voting Changes Can Help Vote in Changes EDITORIAL Christian Tabak @CaffeineWallace Editor-In-Chief
Last week the Oklahoma Election Board began allowing voters to update basic voter registration information online, a move long overdue in a state that consistently ranks among the bottom ten in the nation for voter turnout. So far this new system only allows voters to change basic information such as party affiliation and address. While this may be no magic bullet, it is a system that has long been implemented in at least 37 other states and could represent an increase in accessibility that Oklahoma needs to see in order to get voters to the polls. And voters are needed at the polls now more than ever. While all eyes may be fixed on the race for governor and the polar opposites represented in Democrat Drew Edmondson and Republican Kevin Stitt, the significance of even more localized elections should not be overlooked. Nearly every statewide office and congressional seat will be up for vote in November, including the seats of 17 state senators and 72 House members. November has a potential to be a reckoning for incumbents who have failed to deliver, but only if the voters most impacted cast their ballots. Oklahoma continues to face a slow recovery from a staggering budget deficit that has seen the gutting of state funding for vital safety net and welfare programs ranging from mental health and substance abuse to child welfare. Our state was announced as the prison capital of the world in June, with more Oklahomans in prison than any other state while there look to be no substantive legislative reforms for our corrections system in sight. And a battle still is being waged to adequately fund classrooms across the state and ensure that Oklahoma teachers are paid a competitive wage. While the June primaries and August runoffs may have seen the ousting of six of the 10 Republi-
Outside the Volunteer and Service Learning Office posters are put up to inform students about how to register to vote, dealines to register, and the candidates that are running. (Regan Rosson/The Vista)
can candidates on ballot who had voted against raising taxes for a teacher pay raise, the election commission reported that only 43 percent of the state as a whole turned out to vote in June and even less in August. These are issues that impact every Oklahoman both young and old, whether Republican, Democrat, Libertarian or Independent. Regardless of party affiliation, younger voters are a demographic that is typically missing at the polls and a political force vital to fueling the reforms needed within the state’s politics. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 12, less than a month away. The Volunteer and Service Learning Office on campus can help students with the registration process as well as in submitting absentee ballots. And for those who are registered but may need to change their information, take advantage of the new ability to make adjustments to their voter information online at www.elections.ok.gov. Remember, November provides the opportunity to vote change not only in the governor’s office but across the entire state as well.
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Sept. 18, 2018
Football
SPORTS
Bronchos Tame The Lions
University of Central Oklahoma linebacker Dillion Hall, No. 40, and safety O’Shay Harris, No. 14, make a tackle during a Sept. 15 game against Lindenwood. The Bronchos won their first game of the seasom 52-42. (Jordan Belew/ for The Vista)
James Jackson
@JamesDJackson15 Sports Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma football team won their first game of the season in a shootout over Lindenwood, 52-42, in a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association matchup. The two teams combined for 13 touchdowns in Saturday night’s matchup. The only non-touchdown came from a 23-yard field goal by UCO sophomore kicker Alex Quevedo early in the first quarter; his third of the season.
The Broncho offense racked up sixth touchdowns on 436 total offensive yards: 318 passing and 118 rushing. “We had a good team effort tonight,” said UCO head football coach Nick Bobeck. “We responded to adversity today and that’s how it’s been this week.” After losing sophomore defensive back Derek Loccident earlier in the week, the Bronchos would lost starting quarterback Keats Calhoon on their final drive in the first half to injury. Calhoon had thrown for three touchdowns, 213 yards, on 14 of 16
attempts. In the absence of Calhoon, backup quarterback Chandler Garrett stepped in and threw two touchdowns in the second half. One to Tyrone Howell to give UCO a 38-35 lead, and another to Ronald Monroe to extend the score gap to 45-35 with just over eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. Garrett finished with 105 yards, and one interception, on four of 11 attempts. The Broncos’ final touchdown came from Daniel Baughman, who returned a 58-yard fumble recovery with just over a minute and a half to play to give UCO a 52-35 lead. The
UCO defense gave up their fifth touchdown of the night on a last second touchdown pass to end the game but the defense did enough to win. The Broncho’s defense recorded four sacks Saturday coming from Mike Rios, Noah Ingram and Dreyvon Christian, who each had one sack, and half sacks to Tyrell Cummings and Noble Lybrand. “We needed to respond to a really tough situation and we did and we had to do that within this game too and we did,” Bobeck said. “I’m really proud of the team for that effort.” Christian, who started in place of the injured Loccident at safety, recorded seven tackles along with his sack. Chris Pogi and Jason Harris lead the Bronchos with eight tackles. One shy of Loccident’s game record of nine, which he recorded in UCO’s previous game against Nebraska-Kearney. With the win, the Bronchos advance their record to 1-2. UCO will host the undefeated Northwest Missouri Bearcats on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Wantland Stadium.
Running back Clay McKenzie, No. 23, breaks a tackle during a Sept. 15 game against Lindenwood. He led in rushing..
Volleyball
Sept. 18, 2018
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UCO Serves Up Shutout In Win Devynn Base
@TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
The No. 15-ranked University of Central Oklahoma volleyball team beat Missouri Southern State University 3-0 Saturday night at home. The Bronchos are 14-2 for the season and 2-0 in league play. They have now won 13 consecutive games - the sixth longest winning streak in UCO volleyball history. UCO also swept Southwest Baptist University on Friday night in the first conference game of the season. “It’s good to start the conference on the right foot: two wins, both 3-0,” said head coach Edgar Miraku. “Next week is a busy week, tiring week and they have to stay on top of classes… What they do is amazing, it’s tough.” Senior hitter Karyn Chrisman led the Bronchos with 11 kills total for the match and Taylor Bevis was not far behind, contributing 10 kills to the match. Senior Jordan Spence and sophomore Malia Kaaiohelo had eight kills each and five blocks together. “This was our opening weekend of regular season,” said senior setter McKenzie Fyfe. “We have a challenging week coming up and we’re excited to tackle the season.” It was close in the beginning, but the Bronchos never lost the lead. Bevis started the set with a kill for the first point. Sophomore Erika Scholl gained the second point of the match with a kill.
University of Central Oklahoma defender Haley Deschenes, No. 13, hits the ball during a Sept. 8 home game against Arkansas Tech. The Bronchos improved to 14-2 with a 3-0 win over Missouri Southern State. (Samantha Karbelk, The Vista)
They started off behind in the second set, letting the Lions gain a 4-1 lead. However, the lead did not last long and the Bronchos tied it up 4-4. It was tied again at 9-9 before Central gained the lead and did not lose it again. Kaaiohelo gained the last point again with her seventh kill of the match to end the set 25-15.
The third set was tied 5-5 early on before the Lions gained the lead and got up 13-9. The Bronchos came back when Chrisman had two kills in a row and Kaaiohelo tied it 13-13 with a kill. UCO then gained the lead and stayed in front for the rest of the set. Chrisman added another five kills to
the match in the last set. Spence and Bevis had three kills each this set. Bevis hit her last two kills back-to-back to end the set with a final score of 25-17. The Bronchos’ next match is Sept. 18 at Pittsburg State University.
“Next week is a busy week, tiring week and they have to stay on top of classes... What they do is amazing, it’s tough,” Miraku said. The Bronchos were up 5-1 when the Lions gained momentum and brought the score up to 6-5. The teams went point for point until the score was 1110 and Central took off with the lead. Bevis had six kills and Chrisman had five kills this set. Kaaiohelo gained the last point of the set with a kill to win, 25-16.
Mckezie Fyfe, No. 11, dives for the ball in the game against Arkansas Tech on Sep. 8, 2018. The Bronchos won a tight contenst against Missouri Southern State 25-17 (Samantha Karbelk, The Vista)
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Sept. 18, 2018
Golf
Golf Swings To Top Ten Finish Ethan Hummingbird @TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma’s men’s and women’s golf teams were in action on Monday and Tuesday, finishing eighth and third at their respective 18-team tournaments. The men’s golf team opened the 2018-19 season at the Mules National Golf Club in the Central Missouri Mule Invitational. The Bronchos finished the tournament hitting 293, with a 54-hole total of 865 to place eighth. Washburn University hit 845 to win the tournament and University of Central Missouri’s varsity team placed second with 846, followed by UCM’s second team (852), Henderson State University (854) and Lindenwood University (857). UCO’s Blake Murray participated in his first tournament with the Bronchos, hitting an even-par 70 for the final day. Joe Lemieux hit 72, Cody Troutman 74, Holden Crago 74 and Yannic Oppenheimer 79. Jacob Lackey played as an individual for UCO and hit 71. Murray hit a final-round low for UCO, offsetting two bogeys with two birdies on both the front- and back-nine to close out with 70. He hit a 214 total, tying for 18th in the medalist standings. Lemieux countered a triple bogey on the front-nine with three consecutive birdies on holes 11-13, then bogeyed hole 17 to finish the final day at 72. He finished with 215 overall to tie for 24th. The women’s team placed third in the 20th Annual NSU Classic, their second tournament of the season. UCO hit a 308 in the final round to total out at 607 after two trips around the course. The tournament was hosted at Cherokee Springs Golf Course in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Head coach Michael Bond said conditions on the course were great for both days of the tournament. Oklahoma Christian University won the tournament with 594. Southwestern Oklahoma State University followed with 604, then UCO (607), host Northeastern State University (609) and Missouri Western University (613). Madison O’Dell hit 74, the team low in the final round for the Bronchos. She was followed by Sydney
University of Central Oklahoma golfer Madison O’Dell swings during the 2oth Annual NSU Classic on Sept.11. The Womess team finished third. (BronchoSports)
Roberts who hit a 76, Makena Mucciaccio 78, Yuna Sato 80 and Faith Stewart 84. O’Dell hit an even-par 36 on the front-nine, matching two bogeys with two birdies before she closed out with seven pars and two bogeys to shoot 74 on the day. She tied Mucciaccio for 11th in individual standings, with both hitting 151 total. Bond said he was impressed with the way O’Dell hit in the tournament, calling her an unbelievable ball striker as a freshman. “I feel she has a very bright future in golf in front of her,” Bond said. Roberts’ final-round 76 came after she hit a 40 on the front-nine and an even-par 36 on the back nine. She finished third in individual standings with 151. Looking ahead, Bond said the team needed to work on scoring. “Each shot is important and when we learn to score, even when we don’t have our best stuff, we will produce better results,” Bond said. UCO’s men’s team will travel to Muskogee next week for the NSU Classic. The women’s team will have next week off before traveling to Richardson, Texas for the Patriot Match Play on Sept. 24 and 25.
Soccer
Sept. 18, 2018
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Bronchos Remain Undefeated Blake Vance
@TheVista1903 Contributing Writer
Senior forward Katie Killion posted her second career hat trick Friday night on the way to a 6-1 rout of the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats by the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos during the first ever night game at Thompson Field. The Bronchos improved to 5-0 on the season and nearly extended their streak of consecutive shutouts to five games allowing a goal in the 56th minute. The first half was all Bronchos attempting 15 goals, while the Bearcats attempted only four with the ball rarely ever passing midfield. The first two goals were scored by Kwillion within the first 15 minutes of play on the left side of the box, with the first off a rebound and the second off of an assist by Camrie Hurst. “That was what we planned to do,
we felt that we were a little bit more athletic than this team from what we heard,” said head coach Mike Cook. “The plan was ‘let’s come out hard press them at their half.’ We missed 4 or 5 chances that it could’ve been over at halftime. It’s something [we’ve] got to work on, staying composed when we have those chances.” The third goal was scored off of a rebound by Morgan Cherry in the first three minutes of the second half, with the fourth being scored shortly after in the 50th minute, crossing from right to the middle, unassisted by Asha Haile. In the 60th minute, Killion scored her second career hat trick, coming off of a Taryn Kedzior assist from left of the box. “Everyone scored, it wasn’t just me,” Killion said. “Even if I wouldn’t have scored those three goals, we still would’ve won, so it was a good team effort.” The last goal of the night was
scored by Hurst on a Cherry assist on the right side of the box. UCO allowed their first goal of the season in the 56th minute off a set kick from the left side, ending the Bronchos’ four-game streak of consecutive shutouts. Kaitlyn Asher and Ally Salls combined for three saves; Salls had two, Asher had one. There were only seven shots on goal attempted by Southwest as the Broncho defense held them from start to finish, rarely ever allowing the ball into Broncho territory. The Bronchos will look to improve to 6-0 and remain undefeated in Tahlequah on Sunday at 1 p.m. as they face the Northeastern State University Riverhawks, who they have lost the last two matchups against. University of Central Oklahoma defender Camille Greer, No. 4, dribbles the ball against Fort Hayes State. The Bronchos won their first ever night game at Tom Thompson Field 6-1. (BronchoSports)