The Vista Sept. 18, 2018

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Volume 116, Issue 24

the VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”

ucentralmedia.com vistanews1903 @thevista1903 @thevista1903 The Vista

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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