Volume 115, Issue 3
the VISTA “Our Words, Your Voice.”
ucentralmedia.com vistanews1903 @thevista1903 @thevista1903 The Vista
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.