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Appointing a university president not an entirely ‘transparent’ process
A window is transparent, but not so when obscured. (THE VISTA/TESS PETERS)
Sam Royka Editor-In-Chief
At the university level, the free sharing of ideas is foundational while functional democratic transparency is “complex.” The Regional University System of Oklahoma’s process for choosing university presidents in privacy is more translucent than transparent. RUSO policy states “that the Board exercises its control over the universities through the President of each university.” As for the board, eight of nine members are appointed by the governor. In choosing a president, committee members are appointed by RUSO. There is no political component except for the regent who is also the state superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters. In a question of whether a system like this was democratic, UCO Dean of Education and Professional Studies Bryan Duke said, “I think specific approaches may not be inclusive of everything that is part of the system of that. So I can see where particular pieces of the system have processes that, when you pull out the lens, may not
look so. But you really have to take a bigger picture of the whole. So I think there are almost case studies where you have to really look at, again, what the system allows for all of that process.” “Bryan Duke has been a big help and advisor to me already,” said UCO President Todd Lamb. “Integrity is critical,” Duke said. The free sharing of ideas and construction of knowledge “are essential. I mean, those are principles that should be foundational to a university.” “Democracy is such a complex thing,” Duke said. “I think we can be realistic about the challenges inherent. And so you know, I think the university should reflect a democracy, it should promote these ideas and principles that allow us to have conversations again, to be uncomfortable to learn and grow. But always safe, and safe physically, safe psychologically. So that there are boundaries that are non-negotiables, that within this environment, while we have all of these rights and responsibilities, that we are kept from doing harm.” When Lamb was asked about transparency, he said “sometimes
you can’t give 100 percent full disclosure for really good reasons.” The Process Earlier this year, according to sources familiar with the events, the first committee meeting to select a new UCO president was a “process” meeting, going over how to be an advisory committee and what the process was going to be moving forward. Deliberation on candidates with the committee was not at the first meeting, only the second. All other deliberation was private among the board after that. At the second meeting, committee members brought ranked lists of the candidates. They had a chance to advocate for their picks. The UCOSA member, representative of the student body, was not able to attend this meeting due to illness, but other committee members advocated for his point of view. In a system of governance like RUSO, leaders are chosen by a board in private conversations after brief meetings with committees of chosen representatives. Board member Susan Winchester’s past connection to Lamb, as chief of staff during his time
serving as lieutenant governor, was not a conflict of interest as written in RUSO’s policy. While policy states “Employees of RUSO and its universities should seek to avoid conflicts of interest at all times,” it goes on to state that “a conflict of interest arises whenever the employee has the opportunity to influence university operations or business decisions in ways that could result in a personal financial benefit to the employee or a member of an employee’s family (“family” shall be construed to be relatives by affinity or consanguinity within the first degree).” Policy also states that “employees shall have a duty to disclose on an ongoing basis any current, proposed, or pending situations that may constitute a conflict of interest and should disclose the material facts relating to any conflict of interest as soon as the existence of a possible conflict of interest is known.” Under these terms, Winchester and Lamb’s past does not constitute a conflict of interest because they are not related by blood in the first degree.
Morocco, Libya disaster affects students’ families Matilda Harvey and Sam Kozlowksi Copy Editor and Reporter
Massive floods and earthquakes in northern Africa have sent shockwaves back to Edmond as Moroccan and Libyan students from the University of Central Oklahoma recall the moment they heard about the disasters. Storm Daniel is the deadliest storm in Africa since 1900, with over 11,000 people dead, according to EM-DAT, the international disaster database. Despite the current death toll nearly quadrupling the previous most-deadly African storm, Algeria’s November 1927 floods, more than 10,000 people are still missing in Libya. After a week, emergency response teams are still hard at work, digging for bodies under the rubble of cars, homes and businesses. The World Health Organization dropped off care packages Saturday, enough for about 250,000 people, but with hospitals and medical
facilities completely destroyed, dena, were built in the 1970s on Wadi hydration, hunger and water-borne Derna, the river that bisects Derna, diseases are affecting thousands of to protect the city from flash floods. local residents. During the storm, these dams failed, Marwa Elgreghi is a sophomore rushing water into the city. In 2022, at UCO majoring in energy manAbdelwanees A. R. Ashoor of agement and minoring in pre-law. Libya’s Omar Al-Mukhtar UniverShe is from Tripoli, the capital city sity wrote an academic paper on of Libya in the dangers of the western the failing dam part of the system in Derna. country. The description Her parents’ reads, “the results families demonstrated are from that the study Tripoli, area has a high with some potential for flood The flag of Libya was introduced in 1951 (Provided) family in risk. Therefore, the eastern dams of Wadi city of Derna. Elgreghi has family Derna basin [need] periodic mainfriends who have been affected and tenance.” even killed by the flooding. “Each building usually has a “Libya is not built for natural bunch of families in it. It’d be just disasters,” Elgreghi said, noting the like grandparents, uncles, aunts, government’s neglect of Derna’s cousins, you know, the moms dam system. The city of Derna was and dads and all the kids. So, the the most affected by Storm Daniel. lineage of a family was just swept Two dams, Abu Mansour and Der- away. They were all killed by that.”
Multiple-century-old houses made from dried mud help regulate the scorching African heat, but their lack of reinforcement made the buildings susceptible to crumbling. Libyan state media said 891 buildings were completely destroyed by the flooding, with 211 buildings partially damaged and 398 buildings submerged in mud. “We’ve been silenced since day one, since the war that happened in 2011,” Elgreghi said, expressing frustration at a lack of recognition for the people affected by this disaster. Libya experienced a civil war in 2011, something Elgreghi worries is the only piece of information people know about her home country. The Muslim Student Association of UCO in collaboration with the Arab Student Association is holding a bake sale on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Sept 21. The money raised will go to relief efforts in Morocco and Libya.
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Weekly Horoscope
Sam Royka Editor-In-Chief
LEO
ARIES
TAURUS April 20-May 20
May 21-June 20
June 21-July 22
July 23-August 22
Sixth-house vibes are still at play from last week’s shuffle. Your health and your future are both in your hands. Get ready to step into this new version of yourself: you’ve made it! Things are probably still a little frustrating as Mercury is not quite direct yet. But the start of Fall makes your transitions just a little easier. Your song is “Amour dans le motu” by La Femme.
Your sense of play is still settling into its revitalized era after last week’s New Moon. Change is hard. However, some changes, like the ones you work for, are well-deserved. Mercury’s direct turn helps. Nurture ideas you have over the weekend for a boost of insight on Monday. Your song is “Fool of Me” by Say Lou Lou ft. Chet Faker.
Whether you’re a true-to-life chatterbox or more introverted with your organization, there will be something this week you don’t want to miss. The Sun-Pluto trine makes it more likely that something vital will be accidentally revealed, and if you don’t pay attention you could miss it. Mercury’s rewind was likely causing you some stress – get ready for things to get a little easier! Your song is “Nemesis” by Benjamin Clementine.
What new information are you taking care of, Cancer? A shift in your thinking mind from last week bubbles well into this week’s Plutonian insight. It could be an insight into your subconscious. Review of your notes – whether for algebra, therapy, or Ancient Greek – is a good idea now. Your song is “No Room” by Nana Adjoa.
Checking into your inner sunshine could lead to uncovering a very important truth. However, check the receipts. Mercury’s still in his shadow period, after all. Aspects with your ruler mean that something in the dark will turn to light. Now is a key time for revelations. Your song is “Wildfires” by SAULT.
March 21-April 19
LIBR A
VIRGO
GEMINI
SCORPIO
September 23-October 22
After the new moon last week reshuffled your self-concept, you might be feeling brand new. Aspects with the Virgo sun this week warn to be careful of gossip. Double check the facts before you publish them! You might also see a chance to gain ground in your career when the Sun touches Pluto. Your song is “A Trick of the Light” by Villagers.
Happy birthday, Libra! The Sun enters your sign on Friday with the moon waxing to First Quarter in Sagittarius. This brings in plenty of sociable, flirty, fun energy you know and love. If you’ve been looking for a sign to get out there and enjoy yourself, this could be it! Your song is “Morning Sun” by Melody Gardot.
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
October 23-November 21
November 22-December 21
December 21-January 20
This week starts out with the moon in sign and the Sun trining your ruler, Pluto. A secret could come to light now. If you listen carefully, you could know before anyone else. However, this week also comes with a big warning to check the facts before spreading the word. Your song is “You Can Let Go” by Half Moon Run.
Balance becomes a major theme this week as the First Quarter moon in your sign lines up with the fall equinox. As we enter Libra season, you begin to build on the last New Moon’s changes. Something has been set into motion behind the scenes, and more than likely it is in your favor. Your song is “Lover I Don’t Have To Love” by Bright Eyes.
The moon goes into your sign on Saturday. On Sunday, a Venus sextile Mars aspect creates some harmony between your inner and outer worlds. All together, this brings a positive trend into your weekend. Look out for hearsay and don’t report something until you’ve triple checked it. Your song is “White Mice” by Mo-Dettes.
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August 23- September 22
CANCER
Mercury is finally out of retrograde!
Week of 9/18/23 - 9/24/23
AQUARIUS
PISCES
February 19-March 20
January 21-February 18
The seed of inspiration you picked up last week comes into the light now. A shift somewhere within begins to show. Graceful, bright, detachment is your usual, but this week could level you up in terms of confidence if you connect with your nervous system. Your song is “Fate” by Boy Harsher.
Double checking your sources may come in handy this week. This goes for everyone, a little bit, but especially you and Virgo. Last week’s new moon reshuffled any loose ends in your closest relationships. What will you grow towards now? This week you begin work on building something new. Your song is “Golden Dreams” by Deux.
Week of 9/18/23 - 9/24/23
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Edited by Margie E. Burke
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Less exciting: a shadow period will follow for the rest of the week, so it’s not quite done yet. Keep going, you’re almost there!
The Weekly Crossword
by Margie E. Burke
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ACM@UCO Alive! showcases student performances The Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO will have the ACM@ UCO Alive! concert Sep. 25 and 26 in the ACM @ UCO Live Room on 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. in Oklahoma City to showcase the musical talent of ACM’s students through a live music venue. ACM students will perform a mix of original songs and covers of hit songs from several different genres. “It just depends on the instructors and what they want to do with their bands,” said ACM Venue Manager Jose Martinez Gallegos. According to Gallegos, Instructor Danny Hargis has his students write and perform their own songs, which are usually country or rock. Instructor Than Medlam prefers his students to perform covers of modern songs. Instructor Joe Gillian likes his students to perform funk music. Each of the three instructors will have two bands of students that they are in charge of for the performance. Bands will be allotted 15 to 20 minutes for their performances. On both dates, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. The ACM Live Rooms are located on the first floor of the ACM building in Bricktown.
ACM@UCO Alive! is a change for students at UCO’s Bricktown facility to be heard in front of a live audience. (UCO/PROVIDED)
According to Gallegos, there is no designated parking for audience members. “It’s really just Bricktown parking. If you can find free parking, Bass Pro Shop, which is kind of a walk, or if you don’t mind paying $5 or $10, then it can be any of our parking lots around here.” Tickets will cost $10, but UCO students can get in for free with their student ID. The money made from
the concert will go into the ACM budget so the school is able to continue putting on shows. The concert is a collaborative effort between the three main degree programs offered at ACM: performance, production, and business. While the performance students are performing their sets, the production students are running the technical aspects of the concert. Before the
show, the business students work on promoting the show. In reference to the importance of the concert, Gallegos said, “I think it’s important for the students because a lot of these students coming here don’t really have any experience with live music. So, this is their first opportunity to really show people why they’re here. It’s basically their moment to shine.”
There is a ‘Blank Space’ for Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ vault Matilda Harvey Copy Editor
This week in Swiftstory, it has been six years since the release of “...ready for it?”, the second single from “reputation.” This song received a music video that caused some controversy as Swift donned a nude bodysuit. The video included numerous easter eggs for “reputation” tracks that had not yet been released, such as a lyric from “I Did Something Bad.” This week in 2023, Swift has been keeping quiet since winning nine awards at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Some fans claim to have seen a Google pop-up for the “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault. Swift has been including previously unreleased tracks on the re-recorded versions of her first six albums. “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” received a word scramble and “Red (Taylor’s Version)” received a crossword puzzle. Due to a leak, the vault “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” was unveiled in a simple album tracklist post.
Taylor Swift references “I Did Something Bad” and possibly “This Is What You Came For” in the “...ready for it?” music video. (BIG MACHINE/PROVIDED)
Swift revealed the “Red (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks through a crossword puzzle on her social media. (REPUBLIC RECORDS/PROVIDED)
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State Fair lights up OKC with fried food, lasers
Toys and prizes swing in the breeze above shoot-em carnival games (The Vista/Han- The fresh squeezed lemonade this year included a Barbie themed version (The Vista/ Hannah Wagar). nah Wagar).
Hannah Wagar Contributing Writer
The Oklahoma State Fair opened September 14, welcoming thousands of guests to “The place to be in ’23” with events and activities throughout the day. However, it is after dark when the fair lights up the night in Oklahoma City. Now through Sept. 24, when the sun goes down, the rides, stands, and stages combine to create a familiar feeling to fairgoers. When entering the fairgrounds through Gate 1 on NW 10th Street, the first familiar feeling before even entering the gates comes from the sounds. Music is everywhere, and it mixes with the sounds of chattering crowds. laughter and excited yelling, all intertwining with the nightly melodies to create a lively buzz in the air. Walking through the gates, the smells waft in the air. Cinnamon, smoked foods, and deep-
fried cheese all hit at once. An initial thought is that they don’t seem like they should mix, but the result somehow draws people in. The aromas of various cuisines generate lines of fairgoers waiting to try the new offerings. This year finds the introduction of items such as Barbie lemonade, paletas, and chicken honey waffles, along with the many classic fair foods, such as turkey legs, cinnamon rolls, cheese curds, and candy apples. The white lights overhead highlight the food stands, each seeming to reflect the colorful light coming from the midway in the distance. These stands line the walkways, drawing guests to walk deeper into the grounds to join the friends, families, and couples they see talking, laughing, and even dancing through the paths. Some carry food towards the shine coming from the new laser light show at the Circle Stage picnic area. This space offers a place to eat and relax while light projections dance across the screen and
bounce off surrounding trees, choreographed to a playlist. Heading further into the fair, the ground starts to shake closer to the entertainment stage. The nightly concert is in full swing, and the speakers from the stage create vibrations, pulling guests to see artists like Kolby Cooper, Hinder and Vince Neil. Each night offers a new performance that is included with gate admission. Beyond the stage, over 60 carnival rides create bouncing colors as the rides turn and flip against the Oklahoma City skyline. The screams of excited fairgoers drown out the concert behind as they enjoy the rides of varying thrill levels. And with the midway games, games of chance beckon for guests to try their luck at balloon darts, ring toss, and the horse races in hopes of winning a giant stuffed Enderman or a plush otter.
Re-release the bats: redux review of the Dark Knight trilogy Jake Ramsey Managing Editor
The Dark Knight trilogy was re-released in theaters Saturday to celebrate Batman Day, an international holiday recognized by fans of the character across the globe. While the trilogy has been raved about for nearly two decades now, many should be tired of it. However, that proves time and again to not be the case for this iconic set of films, and it’s not hard to figure out why that is. Starting with the film that introduced us to Nolan and Bales new take on the character, Batman Begins. Batman Begins features some beautiful shots, an amazing score and a wonderfully crafted Gotham City, but it’s shining light throughout it all is the script. The script for this movie is nearly perfect and draws out some of the best performances we’ve ever seen from almost all of the actors. Christopher Nolan, the director of the series, has such a unique way of finding the perfect actors to deliver his words on screen. The standout performance of this movie definitely comes from its star Christian Bale, playing the titular character of Batman. While it’s no surprise that Bale gives a great performance, nor is it anything new that he gives a great performance in this movie, there’s something special about seeing it on the big-screen that makes every little moment that much more enjoyable. Whether he’s driving a sports car as the eccentric billionaire, having a tender moment with Alfred as the true Bruce Wayne, or putting fear into the hearts of the criminal underworld with the iconic Batman growl, Bale kills every single scene he’s in. The Dark Knight hit theaters with a bang in 2008, quickly becoming one of the highest rated comic-book movies out there, and still to this day being regarded as one of the best films of all time. The reason this film became so iconic was because of the time that it was released. The Dark Knight dealt with the heavy topic of terrorism on
The Dark Knight trilogy was re-released eleven years after the last film premiered in July 2012. (AP/Warner Bros)
American soil, and is seen by many as Nolan’s analysis of a post-9/11 America. The film even ends with Batman setting up his version of the Patriot Act and using the security state to catch the Joker. A great film because of its beautiful cinematography, breath-taking score, and as I said before, absolutely brilliant analysis of our contemporary times, but there’s one thing that stands above the rest. And without this, the film would be nowhere near the level that it is elevated to; Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker. Ledger’s performance is something for the history books, and while he is sadly no longer with us, this film set him up to be remembered as one of the greatest actors of all time. He truly made The Dark Knight something special. Ending the trilogy with Nolan’s personal war epic, The Dark Knight Rises. While many feel this one to be the worst of the trilogy, I would have to disagree. The Dark Knight Rises remains at the top of my list for many reasons, but the biggest reason to me is that it puts Bruce Wayne at the forefront of the film. For almost every single Batman movie before this, the villains stole the show in some capacity,
but here Nolan truly tried to tell a personal story about Bruce Wayne. Sure this is the film with the highest stakes, the city is being held captive by a terrorist that wants nothing more than to cause chaos and create division amongst Gothamites, but it’s not about Bane nor is it about his bomb, it’s about Bruce’s journey to healing. The film focuses more on Bruce’s personal mission than it does on the physical threat of Bane, and even when that threat is present it feels like Bruce is fighting something other than the man in front of him. He’s also fighting the fear inside him. This is the movie that pushes Bruce to be a true hero, and he ends the film by telling the audience that, by telling the audience, “A hero can be anybody…” These movies are spectacular because of their score, because of their look, because of their actors, but also because of the care that Nolan has as a filmmaker and the intense amount of pressure he put on these movies to be good. The Dark Knight trilogy is just another example of Nolan’s extraordinary talents as a filmmaker.
This week in history: Poland attacked from both sides Jake Ramsey Managing Editor
On Sept. 17, 1939 troops from the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east, shortly after Nazi Germany invaded from the west, forcing many out of the country. As the siege went on from either side, eventually Soviets came across Nazi troops. This confrontation would ultimately push Nazi troops back to the western side of Poland. After conceding to the Soviets, many Nazi troops handed over Polish prisoners of war, and many other Polish troops would surrender to the Soviets to avoid being taken by the Nazis. Being caught between two powerhouse nations put Poland in a bad spot, and while tensions rose with Nazi Germany, the Polish government turned to Soviet Russia for protection, but what wasn’t discussed in the public forum and was left to a secret clause in the contract gave Russia the right to seize a sizable portion of land from Poland’s eastern border, in the name of defending their freedom. By the end of the siege the Soviets had pushed the Nazi’s back and successfully held about three-fifths of Poland.
Soviet calvary in what is now Lviv, Ukraine (Provided/Wiki Commons).
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Get lit: Breaking BarrierZ educates students on financial literacy Sam Kozlowski Reporter
The University of Central Oklahoma hosted a panel of speakers last Tuesday to answer students’ questions on money and finances. If you missed it, don’t worry! More financial tips are below. “Financial literacy is at the core of everything we do in life,” said speaker Krystle Foster, a district supervisor of nine consumer finance offices in the metro. UCO alum and defensive back for the Bronchos, Stephen Bruner, spoke at the panel offering insight on risk management and how to use a credit card effectively. Unlike Foster, Bruner noted that he is a heavy risk user. This means he takes on a lot of credit card debt, so he can pay it off in time and both get cash back on purchases and improve his credit score. Krystle Foster, the district supervisor for Regional Finance in Oklahoma City, gave students fundamental information such as the psychology of finances, building credit and opening retirement accounts. “One of my biggest financial hurdles was realizing that I’m going to be walking out of college with some debt,” she said. “I recommend opening an emergency savings account that’s not easily visible. If the account is out of sight, then it’s out of mind, making you less likely to withdraw money out of it.” Foster highlighted the feeling of a weight being lifted off your chest after reducing expenses. There are countless ways to lower your expenses such as applying for scholarships, creating a budget, not eating out and avoiding unnecessary expenditures in general. During the panel Q&A, one Ugandan man in the audience shared some knowledge that he had learned many years ago. That you live below your means, not within your means, but below. With this knowledge he learned, he was able to retire at 46 and go back to college with the money he saved.
Speakers Krystle Foster (in green) and UCO alum Stephen Bruner (furthest right) pose with the Breaking BarrierZ cabinet. (The Vista/Sam Kozlowski)
Another way to save money is by opening a high-yield savings account. Banks typically offer a 0.01% or 0.001% interest rate on savings accounts, meaning you will earn about $0.30 for every $3,000 saved, as opposed to earning $120 for every $3,000 saved on a 4% high-yield savings account for example. Although most Americans typically retire at 65, you don’t have to! Another point both Foster and Bruner highlighted is that students should open a retirement account and start saving as soon as possible to maximize compound interest (an interest earned on interest, creating a snowball effect that can generate millions of dollars). Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are investment accounts that grow completely taxfree and can be opened by anyone. Never underestimate the power of an IRA. Consider this: One of PayPal’s founders’, Peter Thiel’s, IRA compounded from $2,000 in 1999 to $5 billion today, which will be 100% tax-free when he turns 60. This stands as opposed to the 13% capital gains tax that he would normally
have to pay in California, saving him over $640 million. In Oklahoma, for example, the 37% capital gains tax (due to his income bracket) would take $1.8 billion away from his $5 billion. There are a multitude of different ways to approach your finances and everyone does so in their own unique way. Remember to do your own research before making any financial decisions and before opening accounts with banks. And live below your means – if you want to spend more, you must make more. Breaking BarrierZ was founded in 2017 to give students a platform for discussing issues on campus that many first-generation or independent students may be experiencing such as academic retention, finances or disabilities. Breaking BarrierZ’s next event will take place in the Cherokee Room of the Nigh for ‘Nutritional Nightlight Brunch’, featuring breakfast foods and nutritional knowledge on October 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
KOAN soulful sound: Led By Ancient Light review
Both members of KOAN Sound pose against a white background in dappled light. (Sarah Koury/KoLAB Studios)
Zakary Royka Reporter
The darling duo of the experimental electronica scene, KOAN Sound, are back at it again with their mind-bending new release “Led by Ancient Light.” Their first album of all new material since their 2018 album “Polychrome,” “Led by Ancient Light” marks a refinement of their usual slick and smooth style. This album highlights the talent KOAN Sound has for sound design by incorporating tons of orchestration. Growling cellos, crashing synths, and just enough silence to leave you wanting more. Unlike the jazzy, bubbly tracks of “Polychrome,” this album feels like the soundtrack for an experimental cyberpunk short film. The fourth track on the album, “Voices of Dissent,” showcases this supersaturated electronic aggression with impeccable string work and reverb to clash with the glitchy intro, building tension into a gloriously discordant third drop.
While certainly not for everyone, KOAN Sound does showcase an immense range of sounds this outing. “Liquid Levity,” the sixth track, hammers the listener with a thriving depth sub-bass before lifting the curtain on the finest jazz ensemble I have heard this year. A crystal clear piano drives the song from the start. At first, distorted synths glide with a mournful cello and punchy upright bass before transitioning into a wave of distorted drums and synths with a solid timbre. The title track comes closer to the end of the record. It shows a certain tenderness for the listener, sounding less like a religious hymn as implied by its name and more like the boot sequence for a digital world. Glitchy digital notes sounding like the magic of a fuzz pedal on a Rhodes piano leave a lingering impression. The naturalistic, cozy soundscape of “Embrace” is a highlight of the album. Listening through it, you can almost hear a foley artist going to great lengths to create the sound of a lovely day. Halfway through, a tide of rising
synths breaks through like impending dawn. The problem, as with every KOAN Sound album, is ease of listening. This is a difficult album to get through. The tracks are clear and well-produced but have no accommodations or sacrifices for the listener. They may linger on a chord progression or phrasing for minutes or attack with piercing highs and unpredictable aggression. The album has been tooled for balanced sound systems above all else. Through a set of expensive Sennhisers or Audezees, “Ancient Light” is a beauty, while on my old and washing-machine-kissed earbuds, I would rather listen to something with more approachable bass, kinder highs, and vocals. However, don’t let me dissuade you if this seems enticing and you are okay with a little walk on the weird side. KOAN Sound has delivered an otherworldly auditory feast with “Led by Ancient Light.”
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Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
SPORTS
Volleyball team’s high GPA stands out for Miraku’s program
Coach Edgar Miraku speaks to the UCO Volleyball team during its Sept. 16 winning game against Pittsburg State.ß (THE VISTA/JAYDON SIMS) Phil Rodriguez Sports Reporter
UCO Bronchos Head Volleyball Coach Edgar Miraku spoke up with a statistic he felt was important. Already having heard about his recently accomplished 250th win, his multiple top-25 rankings, and his MIAA tournament appearances, Miraku said, “Another stat for you: previously, up until a year or two ago, we were the highest team GPA combined for all UCO athletics for team sports for 11 years in a row.” Academic excellence is a high priority in Miraku’s program, as shown by the large number of MIAA Academic All-Americans UCO Volleyball has seen under his watch. When this was brought to his attention, Miraku seemed genuinely flattered at the attention to his teams’ academic prowess. “I think it’s important,” he said, “Everybody comes from different families, different values, different experiences. We try to instill, and have them—especially in their freshman year—work hard on their time management.” This is a philosophy echoed by junior outside hitter and team captain Jenna Karp, who is double majoring in forensic molecular biology and biology medical sciences. She acknowledged that balancing being an athlete with that kind of study can be hard work. “It’s a lot,” she said. “But as long as you just prioritize, schedule out beforehand, it’s not too hard.” When asked about who his star players are, Miraku focused on the depth of his squad rather than calling attention to individual performances. “One thing that’s worked well so far, has been our ability to figure out based on ‘who’s having a better night’ and can rely on them more,” he said. After suggesting that he’s spoiled for depth, he replied that he is, an assertion supported by the fact that, as of September 15, 11 different players have appeared in 20 sets or more this season. “We’re definitely blessed with some athletes that last year achieved some huge accolades. Jaedynn Evans, (returning All-American), she was number one in the nation in digs, and number one in the nation in digs per set.” But Miraku is quick to point out that the success of the team depends on far more than just individual performances. “It’s been a lot of teamwork, to be honest,” he said, praising his squad’s depth. “In addition to our ‘usual suspects’, (as) I’m gonna call them: Jenna Karp, who’s our captain, Sydney Huck who was (MIAA) Freshman of the Year last year, Mallorie Koehn and Lindsey Houran.”
Just as the team has worked hard together to win matches, they have worked hard in the classroom as well. “We also have team goals,” Miraku said. “Just like we have team goals on the athletic side: winning conference and this, that and the other; we also have team goals on team GPA.” Though Miraku said he has loved his time on the court, he spoke passionately and at length about his favorite part of being a college coach: helping out the individual people under his tutelage. “Some of my most memorable experiences as a coach—which doesn’t show in my record, doesn’t show in my resume—are some of these student athletes that they’re challenged, they think ‘I’m not good at this, I’m not good at math’; that’s the most traditional one,” he said. “And then two or three years later, they’re finishing (with) A’s in finals in their math classes.” As of September 15, 2023, Miraku had a career record of 253-86, good enough for a .746 winning percentage. That’s a figure that placed him just outside of the top-10 out of active coaches in NCAA Division II. Miraku cares about his numbers and his stats, but the ones he places a high priority are ones you might not expect from your average coach. For example, after hitting the huge milestone of his 250th career win with a 3-set sweep over Illinois-Springfield on September 9, Edgar had to be congratulated via text message before he had any idea of his accomplishment. “I did not know until the match was over, when I got the text from one of our Sports Information Directors. We finished the match in Texas last weekend and I looked at my phone and ‘bam,’” he said. As Miraku points out though, where his career sits on the stat sheet isn’t as important as his involvement in his players’ lives. “But really, what makes me the most happy is this,” he said, “Becoming old with this program, who I’m also an alumni of UCO… and then secondly, to me, the older I get, it’s more of a testament to our program and to the student athletes. To me it’s not about numbers anymore, it’s about the names who have contributed… and people matter more than numbers.” “A lot of coaches have a lot of wins but I haven’t been jumping around and doing that song and dance,” Miraku said. “What really stands out is he cares about us off the court a lot,” said Sydney Huck, reflecting on a question about how the team views Miraku. “Like he cares about how much food we get and stuff like that.” “(Whether) we’re eating right, sleeping right…” Karp said, “It’s not just volleyball; he actually does care about us as a person which is
really cool.” This echoed an earlier sentiment from the coach: “You’re not a commodity over here,” he said, “you’re a human being. And we need to help you not just (with) your volleyball; we need to help you with everything so you become better at life.” Karp agreed and said that Edgar is “a really silly guy. He stays focused, but he definitely makes jokes with us which is fun, because then we don’t have to be serious all the time.” Huck, who is a fan of the television series British Baking Show, said she can see some similarities between being in that competition and playing on the volleyball court. “I think you really just got to keep your cool, I think… that’s something that translates through both.” Karp agreed. “Yeah, I would just say: calm under pressure,” she said, “As long as you’re cool, then it’s all good, you don’t have to worry too much.” One of the most endearing things about Huck is her photogenic facial expressions; it’s difficult to find a photo of her on the Broncho Sports website where she’s not baring or gnashing her teeth as she goes for a pass or a spike. But also endearing is her total lack of hesitation in acknowledging that, yes, she knows she makes funny faces when she’s on the court. “Oh my gosh, yes…they always choose the worst pictures to post of me, too,” she said, laughing. “I just have some weird, like, focus faces. It just happens. I always make the same face when I pass, I go like this,” she said, contorting her expression into one of intense concentration, her teeth bared. Karp and Huck were quick to answer in unison when asked what match they have circled on the calendar this season: “Kearney! Ooh Kearney!” they both said almost simultaneously. “And Washburn. Kearney and Washburn.” The reminder of last year’s MIAA Tournament exit to Washburn was evident in both players’ body language when it came up. “We beat them both times (in the regular season),” Huck said, almost rolling her eyes in frustration at the memory of falling to the Ichabods, as she acknowledged that the team was caught on an off night. “We played good, though,” Karp said, staring forward as she seemed to replay the match in her mind. The two players shared a brief look, almost as if they were acknowledging that they won’t, and they can’t, let the season end like that again. And in that moment, on that court, it certainly felt like a very different kind of ending could be brewing for these Bronchos, a team galvanized by mutual experience, determination, grit, hard work, and success.
Bronchos lose in a squeaker against Missouri Western, 34-31 Ray Robinson
Contributing Writer
UCO’s Bronchos lost to Missouri Western Sept. 16, in a tight 34-31 at Chad Richison Stadium. The tough loss was a result of the Bronchos barely throwing the ball in the first quarter with the possessions they had as Missouri out threw them. Missouri Western’s defense proved to be too much for our Bronchos as the numerous drives of rushing resulted in punts and one field goal in the first half. Missouri Western was able to get three sacks on the quarterback. Going into halftime, the Bronchos barely put anything on the board as the score sat at 17-3. Then the third quarter marked a moment for change in the Bronchos offense, as they completed more passes and
achieved their first touchdowns of the game. Many players contributed to this comeback. Junior Wide Receiver Jacob Delso led the whole game with 103 yards receiving with 5 receptions. Junior Running Back Trevon Woolfolk led the game in rushing with 125 yards. Second stream QB Herl Dawson got some action as he went two-for-two in completed passes totaling 17 yards. Senior QB Stephon Brown suffered a brief injury scare on a failed rush attempt. UCO also struggled with penalties. The Bronchos collected three penalties to Missouri Western’s one on first downs. UCO’s next home game will be the Sept. 30 homecoming against Missouri Southern. Their next away game will be Sept. 23 against Emporia State.
Andrew Carney holds off Missouri Western’s Brayden Wright during the Sept. 16 game. UCO lost to Missouri Western 34-31. (THE VISTA/JAYDON SIMS)
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
NEWS
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UCO AI panel discusses impact of ChatGPT on students
UCO is exploring sensible ways to integrate ChatGPT into class studies. (RICHARD DREW/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Madison Simon Contributing Writer
In the rapidly evolving environment of education and the digital world, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of transformative. One of the most prominent AI developments in recent years is ChatGPT, a large language model designed to aid and answer questions across various domains. Students have been quick to embrace this technology to enhance their learning experiences. However, this application has sparked a debate among professionals in the field of education. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has become a predominant presence in the lives of many students. It offers instant access to information and assists with any academic tasks. College students have been drawn to the convenience and reliability of this AI assistant. Its ability to generate coherent and contextually relevant responses has made it an invaluable tool for research and coursework. To gain insight on the use of AI tools in education and its impact on college students,. Laura Dumin, KJ King, and Jay Hargett, members of UCO’s AI panel, presented their opinions and experiences with ChatGPT during the ‘professional perspectives on ChatGPT’ meeting. Dumin, an English professor, the director of the technical writing B.A. program, and coordinator for AI at UCO, has already begun to integrate the use of AI tools into her own classroom and has yet to find any apparent cheating thus far.
“It really depends for different instructors, students, and assignments the use of AI may make sense, or it may not,” Dumin said. She mentioned how integrating AI tools such as Chat GPT in studies focused on the writing process and rhetoric may interfere with students’ dependability on the tool. King, a photojournalist, and staff photographer at UCO focuses more on the efficiency AI tools have to offer both students and educators. King claims that for educators “One of the most powerful things we can do is having Chat GPT write rubrics for us,” King said. While meeting with these professionals, King showed an example of using Chat GPT to format an assignment for a college-level online photography course. He mentioned the more guidance you give your AI tool, the higher quality your results may be. This can be particularly useful for educators as “AI is quite thorough in how it writes instructions” Kings states. Hargett, an eLearning Technology Specialist III at UCO with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) begins his presentation by saying he has been in contact with the developers, OpenAI. Hargett reveals that “AI writing detectors don’t work” because Chat GPT has no knowledge of what is generated using AI and what is not. If students are suspected of cheating, Hargett claims dealing with this will be subjective, professors will have to consider the entirety of the students’ academic career and past submissions. However, he still feels the positive aspects
outweigh the risks. The perspectives of education professionals highlight the complex relationship between Chat GPT and college students. While it offers undeniable benefits in terms of efficiency and accessibility, concerns about potential over reliance raise important questions about the long-term effects on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is crucial for students to approach Chat GPT as a valuable tool rather than a shortcut. Embracing it as a complement to their learning journey, rather than a replacement for human instruction, can help strike a healthy balance. Additionally, educational institutions must provide guidance and ethical guidelines to ensure students use AI responsibly. As Chat GPT continues to evolve and become more integrated into educational settings, it is essential for educators, students, and AI developers to engage in ongoing dialogue about its role in education. The U.S. Department of Education believes an AI Bill of Rights is necessary as shown in UCO’s AI Policy found in the student code of conduct. It’s important to recognize that the impact of AI and Chat GPT on college students can vary widely depending on individual usage, institutional policies, and the integration of AI into the education system. Educators and institutions should carefully consider these effects and work to maximize the positive aspects while mitigating the negative consequences. Chat GPT and AI large language models should complement, not replace, human educators.
Laura Dumin, a member of UCO’s AI panel, is incorporating ChatGPT into her classroom studies. (UCO/ PROVIDED)
Public affairs tracks bills, encourages student engagement on campus Mariah Vanzant Contributing Writer
Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs Laura Butler spoke at the UCOSA meeting on Sept. 11 to educate students about public affairs and explain how they can get involved. Butler started UCOSA’s second meeting of the year with a presentation about what the Office of Public Affairs does at UCO. Public Affairs tracks legislation that impacts the UCO community, including the UCO Lake Arcadia Boathouse, ACM@UCO and UCO downtown. “We do external partnerships, strategic partnerships, and we track legislation,” said Butler. Butler said that there were approximately 2,500 bills last year. She reads these bills and determines how each one impacts UCO. The UCO Office of Public Affairs tracks it through the legislative process. They look at the impact of the bill for better or for worse and view what it looks like for the campus community. “I work with all of the elected bodies here on campus,” said Butler. “I track legislation on city, county, state, and federal level.” “The fun thing about UCO is we are nonpartisan, because we represent our students and there are lots of different students here on campus that have different thoughts, views, and beliefs,” said Butler. There are two days in the spring that the Office of Public Affairs takes students to the capitol. “My
hope is by taking students up to the capitol that they familiarize themselves and feel comfortable continuing to go up there and advocate on areas they are passionate about,” said Butler. “Advocacy is something I’m really passionate about.” Butler wants students to know that going to the capitol to advocate for these things helps set things like tuition, federal loans, and things that are going to impact the job market when they graduate. “Your voices are so important
and we pair you up with a legislature so you can go in and say ‘I’m a constituent, I care about this, and here’s why you should too’,” she said. “Students actually have met some great contacts who have gotten them internships that turn into jobs. It’s a really good way for you to network with other students and faculty across the state.” The UCO Office of Public Affairs hosts Higher Education Day and Oklahoma’s Promise Day each year. These are the two days that students get to go to the Capitol.
during Higher Education Day, students can meet with legislators to share their experiences at UCO. During Oklahoma’s Promise Day, students can meet with legislators to show how Oklahoma’s Promise has impacted them and express how important it is to continue this program. Higher Education Day will be held on February 8, 2024. Oklahoma’s Promise Day will be held in April.
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Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
POP CULTURE
‘Baldur’s Gate III’ raises the bar for immersive RPGs
“Baldur’s Gate III’ builds a beautiful world for “Dungeons and Dragons”-based action. (LARIAN STUDIOS/PROVIDED)
CJ Craig
Contributing Writer
“Baldur’s Gate III” is one of those rare types of games that truly deserves to be called a masterpiece. Larian Studios delivered not only one of the most detailed role playing games (RPG) of all time, but also one of the most technically astounding video games of all time. The scale of “Baldur’s Gate III” puts other open world games to shame, and the level of care and detail that went into crafting this story can be felt all throughout the game. After three years in Early Access and 6 years in development, “Baldur’s Gate III” was released on August 3 and racked up over $5
million sales in a little over a month. The game is based on the world of “Dungeons and Dragons,” which might sound like a lot to those who have never played the tabletop game. However, “Baldur’s Gate III” delivers the D&D experience in a simple, easy-to-understand way that gives the player a good grasp on the basic mechanics of the game such as dice rolls for skill checks and turn-based combat. D&D fans will also notice a lot of references to the tabletop version, such as the different deities in the world as well as familiar locations such as Waterdeep and Elturgar. The game itself is a technical achievement that allows full player control in any situation they may
find themselves in. One of the core aspects of Dungeons and Dragons is the ability to resolve situations in a number of different ways, and “Baldur’s Gate III” keeps this feeling by allowing the story to mold to fit the player’s choices. If there is a locked door, you can either lockpick it, use magic, or simply beat open the door to allow you to pass. Those choices affect the story as you continue through the game. You may meet someone in the first part of the game and, depending on your interactions with them, they may assist you in the future, or they may try to hunt you down and seek retribution. Of course, if a story moment doesn’t go your way, you can always reload your save in order to get the outcome you want most. The story itself is a complicated narrative that doesn’t explicitly tell you where to go or what to do. At the beginning of the game, once you leave the tutorial you are free to explore as you like. Along the way you may meet other travelers who share similar interests, allowing them to join your adventuring party. You can also stumble across ancient ruins containing great treasure, villages filled with side quests, and even treacherous lairs such as a Giant Spider nest. Each companion you collect also has a personal story that ties into the overall narrative, and as you progress forward, your
companion’s quests become a significant part of choosing what to do next. If a companion doesn’t like your actions, they may even refuse to travel with you anymore and leave your party entirely. The story presents itself in such a way that the player feels like they are also in control of the story, allowing them to take it in any direction they want. “Baldur’s Gate III” is by no means a perfect game, and even the most hardcore D&D players might find themselves frustrated at certain game mechanics, such as the inventory menus and character stats. These can feel at times a bit too detailed and can make it difficult to easily manage your inventory which is constantly filling up with treasures and trinkets you may find along the way in your adventure. But the engaging narrative and fun of causing whatever chaos you can think of overshadows the nitpicks that come from a game of this scale. Overall, “Baldur’s Gate III” is an immersive storytelling experience that allows the player to play the game how they want. With over 14,000 different endings, Larian Studios has set the standard that gamers come to expect from a $70 game. And with more updates and content slated to be added in the future, it seems like “Baldur’s Gate III” will hold the title of Best RPG for years to come.
Zombies hold up years later in ‘Undead Nightmare’ Britton Summers Reporter
Alongside the remastered “Red Dead Redemption,” its expansion pack, “Undead Nightmare,” was also re-released to the public, while not changing a thing with the graphics. Despite that slight disappointment, I was glad to see that just like with “Red Dead Redemption,” “Undead Nightmare” still holds up well after all this time. “Undead Nightmare” is a much different beast than “Red Dead Redemption.” The controls are the same, but the tone, atmosphere, and general feel of “Undead Nightmare” is completely different from “Red Dead.”. “Undead Nightmare” has a schlocky, self-aware B-movie feel to it. Many of the characters from the original game don’t know what to make of this new supernatural threat, and given that this is a Rockstar game, wacky hijinks ensue. There’s still a lot of quality to be found in the “Undead Nightmare.” The voice acting is superb, Rob Wiethoff once again kills it as John Marston, and is an excellent straight man to all of the wacky and eccentric characters who are found within
this game. Rockstar once again showcases its prowess with creating strange and memorable characters. They sometimes fall into caricature, but Rockstar’s writing team always manages to find a way to implement them with humanity that makes them feel like real people. They also created some great comedic moments, such as how the town’s local treasure hunter and kook Seth ends up befriending the zombies, having card games and dancing parties with them. While “Undead Nightmare” lacks the thematic complexity and nuanced characters of “Red Dead Redemption” it is nonetheless an entertaining thrill ride from beginning to end. A western zombie game should be awesome, and it is indeed really awesome. The game moves at a breakneck pace and rarely has time to breathe, but it manages to have fun side quests such as defending towns from the zombie threat or going on adventures with characters who were introduced in the previous game. This game is also fun because of its world design, much like with the original. There are so many places where you can go. The detail in the
“Undead Nightmare” received a remastering to match the new version of “Red Dead Redemption” (ROCKSTAR/PROVIDED)
landscapes gives the world an authenticity that isn’t found in many other games. I also love how the zombies themselves are designed. They don’t have the animalistic intensity that many other games have in their zombies, but there’s this supernatural presence to them. They almost sound like they’re ghosts, which further adds to the supernatural aura of this game. Overall, “Undead Nightmare” still holds up alongside “Red Dead Redemption” as a fun DLC that
has an enjoyable playing experience and flows nicely from one mission to the next. It’s also fun to see all of the characters that we grew to love in “Red Dead” in this bizarre situation. I only wish that we got another version of “Undead Nightmare” in “Red Dead II,” preferably where we see Arthur Morgan as an undead avenger of the innocent. In conclusion,an unchanged “Undead Nightmare” port is much better than nothing at all.
LISTEN UP FOR LIVE MUSIC
Yungatita performs Sept. 23 at Resonant Head (COUNTER CULTURE/PROVIDED)
SEPTEMBER Being Dewad, Sept. 18, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, Suite A, resonanthead.com Broken Social Scene, Sept. 18, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com Unwed Sailor, Sept. 19, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, Suite A, resonanthead.com Model/Actriz, Sept. 20, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, Suite A, resonanthead.com
Uncle Lucius, Sept. 20, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com Sleep Token, Sept. 20, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com Myron Elkins, Sept. 21, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com Beth Orton, Sept. 22, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com Mad Honey, Sept. 22, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, Suite A, resonanthead.com Ian Moore, Sept. 23, The Blue Note, 2408 N. Robinson, okcbluenote. com The Criticals with Labrys, Sept. 23, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com Yungatita, Sept. 23, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, Suite A, resonanthead. com Switchfoot, Sept. 24, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com The Midnight, Sept. 25, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com Heartless Bastards, Sept. 26, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com The Gaslight Anthem, Sept. 26, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com Little Image, Sept. 26, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, Suite A, resonanthead.com Sueco, Sept. 27, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com Claud, Sept. 28, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymu-