The Vista Sept. 5, 2017 by The Vista

Volume 115, Issue 3

the VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Not Enough Pieces of the Pie Peter Agnitsch @peteypete33 Editor-in-Chief

The University of Central Oklahoma's 2017 budget is projecting a $171,000 decrease in the Student Activity Fund (SAF) since last year; the decrease marks the fourth consecutive year of budget loss. "We continue to see an increase in the amount requested, so we think there is still room for it [the SAF budget] to grow," Said Associate Vice President of the Wellness Center and Student Support, Cole Stanley. "I would anticipate in the near future we're going to have to look at 'does the student activity fee need to go up a little bit to accommodate for the requests.'" Due to budget cuts across campus, the student activity fund has been decreasedfor the fourth year in a row (photos from Vista archives)

See “SAF” continued on page 6.

Curtains Open Kateleigh Mills @kateleighsuz Online Editor

The College of Fine Arts and Design held a grand opening for the Mitchell Education Center on Aug. 31, which will be used for classes and performances. The $5.7 million building was approved two years ago under Dean Pamela Washington. The building

was a build-out designed by Elliot + Associates Architects who have designed other projects for UCO, like the STEM building and the CHK Central Boathouse. The money for the center was paid for by the master lease program, Section 13 and donor contributions, according to Steven Akins, CFAD marketing and communications director. see “Mitchell” continued on page 3.

A group of UCO leaders and faculty prepare cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the new Mitchell Education Center (Kateleigh Mills/ The Vista)

Bronchos Tame Lions Austin Moseley @Austin_Moseley Sports Editor

Sophomore wide receiver L’liot Curry scores the first points of the game for UCO on a 36-yard pass from Senior quarterback Chas Stallard August 31, 2017 in Edmond, Okla. (Hayden Barzditis/ The Vista)

The University of Central Oklahoma's football team beat the Lindenwood Lions 35-14 at Wantland Stadium to start their season 1-0. "I was really proud of our kids and the way they responded," said Head Coach Nick Bobeck. On the Bronchos opening possession, quarterback Chas Stallard found Clay McKenzie for a nine-yard gain to extend their first drive. But, the Li-

ons would sack Stallard on the next series to halt the Bronchos and give Lindenwood their first opportunity to put points on the board. On Lindenwood's opening drive, the Lions started to make a push as Najee Jackson threw to Calen Campbell for a 24-yard gain and put them into UCO territory. Just as the Lions started to drive the ball down the field, Riley Galyon forced a dropped ball on third down to stop the Lindenwood offense in its tracks.

see “Football” continued on page 12.

September 5, 2017

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CONTENTS

New Associate Vice President ..............................................3 Around the Campus/Edmond City Metro ...........................4-5 Continued Stories/ ..............................................................6 Photo Story ......................................................................8-9 Humor Column ..................................................................10 Football/Bucking Broncho .............................................12-13 Volleyball/Anthony Robinson .........................................14-15

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Peter Agnitsch Elizabeth Spence Austin Moseley Cara Johnson Megan Thele Nate Baldwin Kateleigh Mills Dylan Brown Michelle Pennza Ryan Naeve Hayden Barzditis Teddy Burch

Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Reporter Reporter Online Editor Humor Columnist Graphic Design Photographer Photographer Advisor

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Ryan Jackson

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RETRACTIONS On the “Baseball Donation Falls Apart”, page continued says 13, when it is supposed to be 7.

UCO

September 5, 2017

The Jay Corwin Experience UCO Names New Associate Vice President of Development Christian Tabak @thevista1903 Reporter

The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Development announced that Jay Corwin will serve as the office’s new associate vice president for development. Corwin has worked in the Office of Enrollment Management and the Division of Student Affairs since arriving at UCO in 2006, most recently serving as associate vice president for Academic Affairs. His transition from Academic Affairs to Development has been a collaborative effort between the two offices aimed at addressing student success, according to Corwin. “I am so appreciative of Dr. Pope in Student Affairs and Vice President Holzberlein in the Office of Development for working together to allow this opportunity to come to fruition. My new role is still all about student

success, I just have the opportunity to approach it from a new lens,” said Corwin. A large portion of Corwin’s role as associate vice president will be to support the Office of Development and the UCO Foundation in spearheading fundraising efforts, as well as helping to expand the office’s internal and external communications. With 11 years working to address issues impacting student success and rates of enrollment, Corwin said that he hopes he’ll be able to use his experience to raise awareness for the financial burdens facing UCO students. “I have heard countless stories of incredible financial difficulties of students doing all they can to afford college. I have the privilege to now share their stories with potential donors to hopefully raise additional scholarship funds,” said Corwin. Founded in 1975 as an independent organization to support student

success at UCO, the UCO Foundation offers students more than 450 scholarships each year. Since its decision to actively pursue fundraising in 1994, the foundation’s assets have grown from $6 million to more than $20 million, a trend that the institution hopes to build on with the addition of Corwin. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Corwin to the UCO Development office. His experience with PR and Marketing and Student Affairs will bring an added dimension to the services we provide for our students,” said Anne Holzbeirlein, vice president for development and executive director of the foundation. As tuition rates at UCO have increased by 6 percent to offset statewide cuts to higher education and federal financial aid has been slow to increase in proportion, supporting institutional efforts to financially support student success by building on alumni and donor relations is

another of Corwin’s roles in his new position. “My job has always been focused on upholding our institutional mission and helping students graduate,” said Corwin. “There are so many obstacles that can interrupt degree completion, but now I can work to minimize financial burden as one of those major barriers.”

“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Corwin to the UCO Development office. His experience with PR and Marketing and Student Affairs will bring an added dimension to the services we provide for our students,” Said Anne Holzbeirlein.

Curtains Open, Continued From Page 1 Kateleigh Mills @kateleighsuz Reporter

Dr. Greg White, assistant dean of CFAD, said the center will be a great tool to recruit new students as well as make it easier for students who put on productions. "I think I am most excited for students who were here last year or here the year before because they will fully appreciate what it is that we've got now," White said. "It is the type of rehearsal space and backstage that our students deserve." The building added 17,000 square feet connected to the 1926 Mitchell Hall venue. The center adds two rehearsal spaces, dressing rooms, classrooms, a green room, full costume shop, makeup lab, open gallery, study lounges, faculty offices and a storm shelter that was designed to hold 700 people, about a full audience. "The costume shop, I think, is my favorite," White said. At the grand opening, CFAD Dean Steven Hansen said the center will inspire greatness in the students, adding that projects like the center can only come to fruition with the

The Mitchell Education Center held its grand opening on Thursday, August 31. The new addition costed $5.7 million and will be used for classes and performances (Kateleigh Mills/ The Vista) support of strong institutional-wide leadership. President Don Betz cut a ribbon at the grand opening and gave a speech, saying that the center is an extraordinary complement to Mitchell Hall's history. "We now have the complement that has been needed for some time," Betz said. "A facility that says we aren't going to be put you in the corners of where we can find a space for you. A place that says the College

of Fine Arts and Design... has a place on this campus for all time." Following his speech was performances from CFAD students, including musical theatre senior, Michael Andreaus, who said he was excited to utilize the building. "Getting to see and experience it is really cool," Andreaus said. "I love the green room. It is just really modern-looking." Andreaus said the space also allows the different CFAD majors

a space where they can get together and collaborate. "We get the opportunity to get to perform in the same settings," Andreaus said. "But we don't really get the chance to talk or meet or interact much, unless we have class together." The first production that the center will be used for will be the musical Chicago in October, White said.

September 5, 2017

Around the Campus

AROUND THE CAMPUS

Around the Campus is a weekly compilation of events happening across and around the University of Central Oklahoma’s campus. Please note that the time and place for events are from OrgSync and Centralities could change depending different factors.

Weekly Events

Brandi Downham: Restructuring Vulnerability: From September 5-7 in the Melton Gallery, Brandi Downham will have a solo exhibit on the UCO campus, restructuring and vulnerability. The exhibit is SLR tagged. Delta Chi Recruitment Table: From September 4-8, representatives of the Delta Chi Fraterntiy will be by the Clock Tower from 10 a.m.5 p.m. providing information to potential new members. Students can ask questions about membership requirements, financial obligations, etc. Delta Chi Pizza and Video Games: Homecoming Song Bidding: At 8 Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 From 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Nigh University p.m. in the Nigh University Center, representatives from organizations participating in Center, representatives of the Delta Chi FraCFAD Mix ‘n Mingle: The Art and ternity will be hosting a pizza and video game Homecoming can bid on songs for Cheer and Deisgn Student Association is hosting a mix Dance. The representatives will have a song night to meet potential new members. They and mingle with snacks, yard games, prizes will answer quetsions about membership list to choose from after this event for use in and much more at the CFAD House at 320 E. requirements, financial obligations, etc. their Cheer and Dance performances. Hurd Chacos and Tacos: Alpha Xi Delta and Sigma Tau Gamma will be hosting Chacos and Tacos, where students can eat tacos and play volleyball. Tickets are $5 for tacos, with proceeds going to Autism Speaks. The event will be at the Sigma Tau Gamma House at 911 N. Washington St. SPB Informational Meeting: From 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Cherokee Room, the Student Programming Board will hold an informational meeting for potential new members to learn about cohorts and committees. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 Public Forum: From 5:30 to 7:30 in the Nigh Univerity Center’s Constitution Hall, the City of Edmond and UCO will host a public forum about potential performing arts facilities. SPB Hump Day Camel Rides: The

Student Programming Board will have camels from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the lawn south of Buddy’s. Students can ride camels and take pictures to celebrate hump day. For more information, contact Student Engagement at 405-974-2363.

SAF Budget Informational: At 2 p.m.

in the Nigh University Center’s Room 320B, student organization officers can recieve training on how to use SAF funding through the year.

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Mask Off: Imposter Syndrome Discussion Series: At noon in the Nigh

University Center’s Room 201, there will be a discussion on imposter syndrome. For more information contact Chrissy Kyles at woc@ uco.edu or 405-974-3626.

SPBe Ultimate: At 5 p.m. at Plunkett

Park, the Student Programming Board will be hosting ultimate frisbee for all students, faculty and staff. There will be side activities like can jam and monkey in the middle. All participants will recieve light refreshments.

NAACP Back to School Event: At 6

p.m. in the Nigh University Center, the UCO chapter of NAACP will hold a back to school gathering to meet new members, go over upcoming events, and provide information about NAACP.

Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 SAF Budget Informational: At 10

a.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Room 320B, student organization officers can receive training on how to use SAF funding through the year.

Broncho Buddies Kickoff: At 6 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, international students and American students will meet each other for the first time after being paired. This event is STLR-tagged by the Global and Cultural Competency tenet. ICSO Weekly Meeting: From 6 p.m.10:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Cherokee Room, the International Christian Student Organization will hold a meeting with bible studies, talks, discussions and games.

Edmond

September 5, 2017

Edmond City Metro Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 UCO JAZZ LAB: The doors open at

7 p.m. and the concert for Dr. Peggy Moran with Conlon & Clewell starts at 7:30 p.m., it is $10 for entry and free with a UCO student I.D.

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 Edmond Farmer’s Market and Junior Market: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

The Annual Edmond Farmer’s Market & Junior Market runs every Wednesday through mid-August. It is a family friendly environment where you can purchase regionally grown produce, Made in Oklahoma food items and items made or grown and sold by local youth.

The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Edgar Cruz from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Bob Powers from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 Broadway Tonight: Banford Marsalis Quartet: In Mitchell Hall Theater, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and it’s $45 for entry. The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Chavez Soliz from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

Edmond Farmer’s Market and Junior Market: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

Faith, Family, Friends 5K Run: The run is being held at Mitch Park from 8 a.m.. to 12 p.m. and the money from the run will go towards Charities to benefit from race proceeds are Kanakuk Camps, Make-a-Wish Foundation and YMCA Sports., $5-$40 for entry. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 OBS Streak: Online registration ends Sept. 7. A T-Shirt is guaranteed to the first 450 regitered riders only. Held at Mitch Park from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m for a free family run. This is not a competetive run, no times will be kept or posted. There will be prizes of All 100k, 42-mile and 25-mile registered riders are eligible for our door prize raffle. Please check the prize board after the ride. Must be present to win--no prizes will be mailed. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 UCO JAZZ LAB: The doors open at 7

p.m. and the concert for Dr. Sam Magrill and Dr. Mira Magrill: M&M, starts at 7:30 p.m., it is $10 for entry and free with a UCO student I.D.

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 CMSA 5K Run: The run is being held at Mitch Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the money from the run will go towards scholarship and equipment funding for student musicians, $30 for entry. The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Justin Joslin Band from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 Edmond Farmer’s Market and Junior Market: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

UCO JAZZ LAB: The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert for Michael Kelsey w/ Guest Edgar Cruz starts at 7:30 p.m., it is $20 Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Arden Spirits from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

Oklahoma City Ballet: Rodeo and Firebird: Located at the Armstrong Auditorium the show starts at 7:30 p.m. “For one night only, Armstrong Auditorium is presenting area audiences another opportunity to see this classic of American ballet as we get the Cowgirl and The Champion Roper back in the saddle again.” Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Don’t Tell Dena from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

UCO JAZZ LAB: The doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert for Souled Out starts at 8 p.m., it is $15 Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 Citizens Bank of Edmond: Heard on Hurd: Located on Hurd and Broadway from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. free entry. “Local live music, food trucks and pop up shops will line downtown Edmond’s Broadway between Main & Hurd Street.” Edmond Farmer’s Market: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., “The annual Edmond Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday mid-April. The market is located on 1st Street, one block west of Broadway in Edmond. It is a family friendly environment where you can purchase regionally grown produce and Made in Oklahoma food items.” The Patriarch Craft Beer House:

Live music will be Crooked Feet from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. must be 21 or older to attend.

September 5, 2017

UCO/Edmond

Not Enough Pieces of the Pie, From Page 1 Continued The SAF budget decreased 5.5 percent since the Fiscal Year 2013-2014. The budget saw in FY2014-2015 a loss of $14,250, about 12 times less than this year's loss. There are four different budget sections within it. The Entertainment/ Education budget, Athletics, Tickets, and Events budget, Student scholarships, and Student Organizations. Each of the four sections decreased from last year with the Entertainment/ Education Budget losing the most at $61,704. Athletics, Tickets, and Events budget is the biggest of the four with $1,845,932, but still lost $91,268 last year. The University of Central Oklahoma Student Association (UCOSA) determines what program or activities budgets increase or decrease. Individual UCO students’ enrollment rates determine each year how much the budget gets. For the 2017 fall semester, UCO students are charged $14.25 per credit hour for student activity funds. The minimal charge for student activity fees for a full-time student, or 12 credit hours and above, is $171 per semester.

"In the student activity fee world, our budgets are more connected to credit hours earned versus actual head count," said Stanley Credit hours earned pertains to the last week of classes that students are able to add or drop courses. Of the $14.25 is divided into four different groups with athletics getting the largest share of $7.63. The other three groups, UCOSA, the University Wide Committee, and Student Affairs Operating Offices receive $6.62. With the budget cuts, the Athletic Trainers lost $105,000. Although, the fund is currently covered by the General Education Budget known as the "E&G" budget. The Greek Programming Board was also cut from $15,000 to zero by the new SAF budget. Their money is now held by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Council (FSL) office. The council makes sure the Greek Programming Board has the money they need for Greek-life events. "They can request what they need from the Fraternity and Sorority Life Council,” UCOSA President, Stockton Duvall told the Vista. The unemployment rate in Okla-

Students walk past Broncho Lake between their classes. (Vista archives)

homa tends to have an impact on the state of enrollment for UCO. In August of 2010, unemployment rates were at one of the highest marks of 9.5 percent for the U.S. and 6.6 percent in Oklahoma. UCO's fall enrollment increased to 17,101 students, one thousand more than the previous fall semester.

"If enrollment is up great. That helps with the student activity fee," said Stanley UCO's enrollment numbers will be finalized and released in September.

Two is Better Than One Coworking Coming to the Edmond Area

Kateleigh Mills @kateleighsuz Online Editor

Renovations for Citizens Bank of Edmond's collaborative coworking environment are underway for November according to the bank’s president, CEO and vice chairman, Jill Castilla. Plans to establish a coworking environment for the city had been a conversation for several years, Castilla said. After visiting other coworking spaces in Oklahoma, she said she thought renovating the bank's free space off of Broadway and Main Street would coincide with the bank's 116-year history of fostering local business growth. During the summer, a team from the bank conducted independent market research to see if the space would fit Edmond's market. Castilla said after speaking to local businesses and entrepreneurs that the research found positive results for the vision of the space. "We found that there is market demand," Castilla said. "There is an

audience for it and we are excited to provide resources so we can bring entrepreneurs together." The environment will function similar to 36 Degrees North in Tulsa, a coworking environment which houses several businesses such as media groups like The Frontier and non-profits like Leadership Tulsa. Coworking environments can offer a variety of space options to local businesses from private offices to reserved desks. Other coworking spaces might lease or offer a membership rates to use the building and its amenities. Castilla said the coworking environment will take membership route, offering several different options considering what type of space someone would like to use. The space will include different types of programming to help the local entrepreneurs and businesses grow, such as panel discussions and human resource management help. “We aren't aware of any other bank in the United States that offers coworking or a collaborative office

The Citizens Bank of Edmond on Broadway is opening up a co-working space in downtown Edmond (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista)

or meeting space for its customers to use,” Castilla said. Castilla said members who bank through Citizens will have an add-on they can add to their small business accounts, while someone who banks elsewhere will just pay the membership separately. The project is seeking different collaborative efforts with colleges like UCO and Oklahoma Christian University. "We are hoping for university collaboration," Castilla said. "We aren't looking for any additional financial support."

The bank is paying for the renovations of the space, including replacing the carpets, refreshing paint and adding a more modern feel. Castilla said the bank is also considering having a podcast room, education areas for speaking and utilizing the building's outside space for different events. The coworking space would be another project added to the Citizens Bank of Edmond's list which also includes the Heard-on Hurd and the technology banking center in Oklahoma City off of Ninth Street and Hudson Avenue.

September 5, 2017

Football

UCO Football’s Opening Night Below: UCO’s Stampede of Sound marching band forms a star and performs the official songs of several branches of the armed forces as a tribute to the United States military. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista)

Above: UCO football fans gather for a pre-game tailgate party in the East parking lot of Wantland stadium prior to the Bronchos’ first home game on August 31, 2017. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista)

Football

September 5, 2017

Left: Buddy Broncho pumps up fans anticipating the next play in UCO’s first home football game against Lindenwood University. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista)

Above: The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon from Quantico, Va. march onto the field at halftime on Military Appreciation Night for UCO’s football home opener versus Lindenwood University Thursday August 31, 2017. (Hayden Barzditis/ The Vista) Left: The UCO ROTC fires a blank shotgun shell from a modified artillery cannon to celebrate the Bronchos scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of UCO’s first home football game against Lindenwood University. UCO won this game with a score of 35-14. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista)

Humor Column

September 5, 2017

No Pat On The Back Needed

Warning: This is a Fictional Column Intended for Satire

On Wednesday, thirty-two-year-old Steven Sorbensonophologopis decided to volunteer his time at a local homeless shelter, an act of good that he won’t admit to. “I don’t care, it’s whatever,” said Sorbensonophologopis. “It’s not that big of a deal, really. I’ve never been to that side of town and that's the only reason I went, I swear.” Even though Sorbensonophologopis has lived his life helping others in every single way, but never admitting that he is a decent human being. “It is kind of annoying, just accept the thank you and move on,” said Sorbensonophologopis’ sister Sarah Sorbensonophologopis. “It’s like he wants you to keep complementing him for the good things he does. The other day he washed my car for me and said that ‘we had a surplus of soap and needed to get rid of it.’ Idiot.” When Steven Sorbensonophologopis helped retrieve a little girl's cat from a tree, he posted on Facebook; “totally saved a cat from a tree, I was already climbing the tree and it just happened to have a cat in it, it's whatever.” “You never know how thirsty you might get while you're driving,” said Sorbensonophologopis. “Yes, I happened to have hundreds of bottles of waters in my car and I happened to be at a little league baseball competition and somehow all those waters were given to all the kids that were playing. I don't care, I wasn't trying to help.” The scientists at the Edmond Ivy League College University (EILCU) were puzzled that a person wouldn’t want to receive appreciation after doing something kind. “Everyone knows that science involves logic, but we are very emotional scientists so this definitely perplexed us,” said lead scientist; Austin Farraday. “I gave my ex-wife flowers the other day and stayed outside of her house all night to see if she appreciated them, she threw them in the trash. I don’t think she realizes that flowers won’t get sunlight if they are in the trash can.” The scientists at EILCU began an experiment; they went to a local gym

Volunteer helping in Hurricane Harvey cleanup take photos of Vice President Mike Pence during his visits to the area, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) and stole people’s wallets from the locker room. The scientists proceeded to hand the wallets to those in the gym that the wallets belonged to in hopes they would receive appreciation and reject it. It didn’t go well.

“We lost three scientists that day,” said Farraday. “Didn’t think that experiment through; my bad.” Security camera footage at a local Target shows Steven Sorbensonophologopis purchasing many tooth-

Volunteers Elizabeth Duran and Dana Jamieson helping to sort clothes at the George R. Brown Convention Center which is being used as a shelter for residents who have been displaced by flood waters from Hurricane Harvey, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Houston was still largely paralyzed Monday, and there was no relief in sight from the storm that spun into Texas as a Category 4 hurricane, then parked itself over the Gulf Coast. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

brushes, toothpaste, and bars of soap the day before he volunteered at the homeless shelter. “I have bad breath and my body smells like a sewer,” said Sorbensonophologopis. “I happened to bring all that with me to use on myself and yes, it all happened to fall into the hands of people who seemed to need it. I was like, whatever. It was an accident.” Steven’s sister Sarah Sorbensonophologopis has become concerned with her brother. “He really is such a great guy, more people should be like him,” said Sarah Sorbensonophologopis. “But there is definitely something wrong with his brain. He also volunteers at a soup kitchen every week and tells me he keeps waiting for his paycheck. He has been volunteering there for eight years.” Sorbensonophologopis is planning on heading back down to the homeless shelter. “It’s not like I am going to help anyone, I don’t like helping people. I do good things on accident, it’s whatever,” said Sorbensonophologopis. “It just so happens that my Instagram is full of selfies of me helping people. It's whatever, I don't care. Follow me though, my Insta is lit.” Whatever, Sorbensonophologopis is going to help people.

September 5, 2017

Football

Bronchos Tame Lions, Continued Page 1 With the Bronchos pinned at their own nine-yard line, UCO's offense started to get going as Stallard threw a long pass to Josh Crockett for a 36-yard gain to get UCO into Lindenwood territory for the first time of the night. Just after the long pass play, Stallard found L'lliott Curry for a 36-yard touchdown pass as the Bronchos struck first to take a 7-0 lead with 5:04 left in the first quarter. Lindenwood took to the ground on their second possession, as they had multiple rushes of 10+ yards during their drive. With the Lions on the prowl, Jackson found Deantrell Prince for a nine-yard touchdown pass to tie the game 7-7, as the first quarter came to a close with the score all tied up at seven. The quarterbacks for each team launched in the first quarter as Stallard was 3-4 for 81-yards and touchdown, while Lindenwood quarterback Jackson threw for 72-yards and a touchdown as well. Jackson didn't slow down in the second quarter as he threw a dart to Justin Smith for 21-yards. Later in the drive, Jackson found Smith again, this time with a 16-yard pass to set up the Lions offense in scoring range. With Lindenwood airing it out most of the drive, they decided to mix it up with a rush attempt as Shakeem Wharton scored off a 23-yard run to put the Lions up 14-7. With the Bronchos down, Bobeck said his team wasn't deterred and didn't let memories of last year's loss to Lindenwood start to creep into their heads. On 4th and 5, Stallard couldn't find a man open as he decided to tuck it and run, picking up the first down just outside Lindenwood's 10-yard line. Stallard's drive saving play would set up McKenzie for a 12-yard touchdown run as the Bronchos tied the game up 14-14. Bobeck said McKenzie probably separated his AC joint early in the game, but he continued to be a force for the Bronchos throughout the game. "He is one of the toughest football players I've ever had," said Bobeck. On the following kickoff Austin Dodd and the Bronchos special teams was able to pin Lindenwood on their nine-yard line. During the return, Riley Galyon had a huge hit that Bobeck said helped spark the team. "There was a different energy after that and I was really proud of the way that both sides of the football responded," Bobeck said. The Lions couldn't find any breathing room against the Bronchos

The UCO Bronchos storm the field prior to their home opener on Thursday August 31, 2017, against Lindenwood University in Edmond, Okla. (Hayden Barzditis/ The Vista)

defense following the kickoff, as they lost eight yards forcing them to punt from their own one yard. A short punt, only 31-yards, would set up the Bronchos to score on their final possession of the half on a pass

from Stallard to Crockett, as UCO entered the break with a 21-14 lead. A little into the third quarter, Lindenwood had the ball deep in Broncho territory, but the Bronchos were able to force a missed field goal to keep

the Broncho lead at 21-14. After the missed field goal, it was all Bronchos for the rest of the game. With 3:34 left in the third quarter, Stallard threw a long pass J.T. Luper for a 37-yard touchdown pass, giving UCO a 28-14 lead that they would never relinquish. The Bronchos continued to find success in the air, as Stallard found Crockett for a 13-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, as UCO redeemed last year's loss against Lindenwood, with a 35-14 win.

"When you beat yourself it's hard to win," said Bobeck. "We didn't turn the football over and our kids took a great deal of pride in that." Stallard finished the night 11-21 with 157-yards and four touchdowns. Crockett had 68-yards receiving and two touchdowns and McKenzie lead the charge in rushing with 96-yards and a touchdown. UCO plays Pittsburg State next week in Kansas, as the Bronchos look to start the season 2-0. Senior running back Clay McKenzie rushes into opposing players Thursday August 31, 2017 in the University of Central Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home opener win in Edmond, Okla. McKenzie rushed for a net total of 94 yards. (Hayden Barzditis/ The Vista)

Column

September 5, 2017

Bucking Broncho: Unnecessary Roughness Nate Baldwin @nbaldwin05 Sports Reporter

Football season is officially here, between college football kickoff over Labor Day weekend and the NFL season starting on the seventh, fans of the game may have noticed injuries have made a comeback as well. Over the course of the last four weeks of the NFL Preseason a consistent issue has continued to gain traction. Through recent years more and more money has been dumped into the league and players are being paid now more than ever. With these high price tags and growing strategy of the game, it’s hard to believe that those players are still forced into dangerous situations. In preseason! This is a different story if it were in the week eight of the season and the guy needs to suck it up and play. In the iconic words of Allen Iverson, “We talking about practice.” What good could possibly come from sending out proven starters in a meaningless game to play? Already this season we have seen countless players getting injured, some it’s enough to lose their job. For others such as Julian Edelman, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, it meant the end of a much-anticipated season before it even had the chance to begin. A crucial piece to the success the Patriots had a season ago. Another and perhaps the biggest story from the preseason was Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants. Beckham Jr. suffered an ankle sprain in week two of the preseason and could miss the season opener against division rival the Dallas Cowboys. Do you think that might hurt the Giants’ chances at all? Yes. Yes it will. The preseason is an issue in of itself, having four games to decide what 53 players are sticking around is too much. I don’t think it takes four practice games to decide who is good enough to make the roster. By cutting the preseason down by half and giving those two extra weeks would be crucial to many franchises in protecting their players. Nothing has changed as far as camp, and the players that need looks will still receive them. The NFL loves to talk that “Football is Family,” and that they care about their players. Well I believe we, the football community, are ready for the league to show it. A big part of watching NFL football today is the aspect of fantasy sports; thousands of players have had the unfortunate break of drafting

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware is taken off the field on a cart after an injury during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/ John Froschauer) a player just to see him get a season-ending injury. Just two weeks before the season opener no less! Fantasy football might not drive football decisions yet, but if that cash cow starts mooing you listen. Now lets get one thing straight, I’m not trying to diminish practice time and camps. All I want to see is less preseason games that you only get the starters for about a quarter and risk injury. The training camp can be the same length and many teams have already begun relying more on joint practices. Which is essentially a controlled scrimmage where the coaches choose what they want to happen.

I understand that for many, these games can make the difference between having a job and not. I am not talking about the run of the mill, average guy trying to make a spot on the team. They need to be out on the field getting as much tape as possible, and they still will. What I’m talking about are the moneymakers of the team. Players that the coach already knows will be playing on Sunday. Those are the players the league and its coaches need to do a better job of protecting. Not only for fantasy players and die hard tail-gaiters, but for their own sake.

New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

September 5, 2017

Volleyball

Volleyball Gets New Setup Ryan Jackson

@theVista1903 Contributing Wrtier

The University of Central Oklahoma volleyball season opener is in Stephenville, Texas with two games on Friday and two games on Saturday in the Tarleton State TexAnn Invitational. This year, the Bronchos begin their season without last year's setter and team captain, Katy Davis. "Katy definitely will be a very hard player to replace," Head Coach Edgar Miraku said. "She did so much. She was an All-American athlete as well as an academic All-American." Coach Miraku has been working with using different lineups to see who can fill the setter position. The Bronchos have three setters, junior McKenzie Fyfe, freshman Ericka Scholl and freshman Kadie Dewey. Fyfe and Scholl are the early favorites to earning the starting role because of their similarities in traits and work habits. "Both of them bring in a tenacity," Miraku said. "We ask them to do something, they’re going to go do it. They both work extremely hard and that’s something else thats very similar to Katy." Fyfe transferred from Wichita State and was redshirted last year. While at Wichita State, she played in ten matches as a freshman and had 90 assists with 31 digs. As a sophomore, she played in 13 matches, had 100 assists and 29 digs. Ericka Scholl attended Edmond Santa Fe High School last year and recorded 1,255 assists as a senior, had 257 digs and 56 aces and was named to The Oklahoman’s All-City Volleyball Second Team. Miraku believes Scholl can benefit from playing early in her career as it can help her get more accustomed to the offensive and defensive schemes. "They both embody this program big time, they both love UCO and they both love this team. So, from that perspective I think we’re in good position with both of them," Miraku said. When asked if there was someone on the team who could have the same impact as Davis did during her tenure, Miraku says that they might be dealing with more than one player. Taylor Bevis had a break out year last season by becoming the first ever sophomore All-American in UCO's history. She will be this year’s team

Katy Davis, 6, sets the ball during a 2016 volleyball game. (Ryan Naeve/ The Vista) captain as she takes over for Davis. Miraka claims Bevins is the grit of the team and possesses a lot of leadership and he hopes that Bevins will pick up where she left off from last season. "She’s more of a quiet leader but

she carries the team on her shoulders," Miraku said. Even though she is currently injured, Coach Miraku believes Haley Deschenes has a lot of potential and can have an immediate role for the Lady Bronchos.

The team is holding their breath and hoping for a quick comeback. "Haley could be a very, very high-profile player that you’ll see a lot of down the road," Miraku said. "It will be very interesting to see her progress from her freshman year.

Katy Davis, 2, setting up teammate Jordan Spence 8, during a volleyball game . Provided/ UCO Photo Services .

Basketball

September 5, 2017

Basketball Brings the Thunder

Anthony Roberson Joins UCO Basketball Team Austin Moseley @Austin_Moseley Sports Editor

Anthony Roberson, brother of Thunder guard Andre Roberson, is joining the University of Central Oklahoma basketball team for what he says is the perfect place for him. “I just think it’s a good opportunity for me to grow as a player,” Roberson said. Roberson, a senior from San Antonio, Texas, joins UCO to help the team progress past last year’s run to the MIAA Quarterfinals. Roberson last played for the Texas State Bobcats in his lone season for the Divison I school during the 2015-16 season. During his year for the Bobcats, Roberson averaged 4.7 points per game, five rebounds per game, shot 53 percent from the field, and averaged just over 21 minutes a game. Though he only averaged 4.7 points last year for the Bobcats, Roberson said he believes he can become a force on the offensive end for the Bronchos. “At Texas State I was more of a defensive kind of guy,” Roberson said. “Here I feel like I can grow more on the offensive end and try to look to score more.”

Anthony Roberson, 0, shooting around at Hamilton Field House. (Janessa Egler/ The Vista)

That’s the one side of the ball Roberson said he has been working on throughout the offseason. He shot 51 percent from the free throw line during his season with Texas State, but he says he knows he can improve and can become a real threat on

offense. “I think coach really has confidence in me to do so, and when I see he has confidence in me it gives me more confidence as well,” Roberson said. Before his stint with Texas State,

Anthony Roberson, 0, shooting around at Hamilton Field House with fellow teammates.(Janessa Egler/ The Vista)

Roberson played for Weatherford College where he earned All-Region honors during the 2014-15 season. Roberson led the team with 50 blocks that year, and also scored 20 or more points four times. While Roberson is working on his offensive game, he says his defense is a real strength that he can bring to the Bronchos lineup. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall, Roberson said he’s versatile enough to play multiple positions, and he has already talked with the coaches about potentially playing as a stretch power forward. Roberson said another reason he chose to play for UCO is because of how close he is to his brother now. “I’m just a big family person,” Roberson said. “I love watching my siblings play.” Roberson said being close to his brother also allows him to pick up tips that he has learned from playing at the professional level. Whether it’s on the defensive end, or tips on slashing on offense, Roberson said his brother is a great teacher. “He tells me a lot of helpful tips on defense since he’s a defensive specialist,” Roberson said. You can watch Roberson and the Bronchos play when they face off against Jarvis Christian in their home opener on November 21.