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EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE EST. 1908
Voter registration
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OPINION
Eastern Oklahoma State College is considering a schedule change for the upcoming academic year. Currently, the administration has proposed moving to a four day school week. While there have been no official plans for the change at the time of publication, the decision will be made in the months ahead. Faculty members are still working out what their schedules will look like with this new schedule, and there might actually continue to be some classes on Fridays. Interim Vice President for SEE FALL PAGE 8
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Sports, Pg. 8
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” - John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” - Proverb
Scholarship deadline is PTK wins eighth straight contest Feb. 21 Representatives of Eastern Oklahoma State College receive an award from Chancellor Glen Johnson (second from left) and State Regents Chair Ronald H. White (far right) at the December State Regents meeting. Pictured are (left to right) EOSC faculty Brenda Kennedy, Chancellor Johnson, EOSC students Stanlee Underwood, Zane Johnson, Miranda Raney, Sophia Bullard and Chairman White.
NEWS RELEASE Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society recently earned its eighth consecutive victory in Oklahoma Campus Compact’s statewide voter registration competition. Members of Eastern’s Theta Pi chapter registered an additional 10.9 percent of Eastern’s student population to claim victory in the small institution category. PTK officers Sophia Bullard, Zane Johnson, Miranda Raney and Stanlee Underwood accepted the award at a ceremony during the December meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. This year’s competition included 20 Oklahoma colleges and universities, and resulted in 1,994 in-state and
83 out-of-state new registered voters. The competition is comprised of four categories based on full-time student populations. Eastern is in the DEMOCRACY category for state universities and colleges with 1-1,500 FTE (full-time-equivalent students). The runner-up for the DEMOCRACY category was Western Oklahoma State College with 4 percent of its students registered. The LIBERTY category (1,501-3,000 FTE) winner was Langston University with 6 percent. The EQUALITY category (3,001-7,000 FTE) was declared a tie between East Central University and Southwestern Oklahoma State University with both institutions registering 6.8 percent of their student population. The INDEPENDENCE category (7,00130,000 FTE) was won by the University of Central Oklahoma with 1.1 percent.
Two additional categories award colleges and universities for the most out-of-state students registering to vote in their states. Eastern registered the highest percentage of out-of-state students at 9.9 percent to claim the STRIPES Award. The University of Oklahoma won the STARS Award by registering 32 out-of-state students to vote, the highest number of a participating institution. Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,200 colleges and universities committed to campus-based civic engagement. Oklahoma Campus Compact works with the national office to prepare students for a life of engaged citizenship through involvement in community service and learning.
Jaleah Taylor Staff Writer
Eastern Oklahoma State College provides various scholarships for all probable and enrolled students. It is important for all students to apply for scholarships within a certain period before the deadline approaches due to the availability of applications. As each semester rolls around, students will have to reapply for scholarships and applications will be looked over and reviewed before the scholarship is allocated. All scholarship applications can be found on the school’s website — eosc.edu. Once on the site, look for financial aid which SEE
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Killers of the Flower Moon chosen for next Book Club meeting
The Eastern library will be hosting the first spring semester Book Club meeting from 4:30 until 6 p.m. on Feb. 13 on the main floor of the Bill H. Hill Library. This month’s book is Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. Books can be checked-out at the EOSC Wilburton Library. The library will be offering snacks and door prizes throughout the duration of the discussion.
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Judging teams place at Arizona National Livestock Show NEWS RELEASE Eastern Oklahoma State College’s livestock judging teams recently won top honors at the 2017 Arizona National Livestock Show. Led by Animal Science Instructor Jade Jenkins, Eastern’s freshman and sophomore teams both collected numerous individual and team awards in the Collegiate Livestock Judging Classic. The competition consisted of swine, sheep and cattle with participants required to verbally defend their placings with reasons to officials. “I am so proud of each and every one of these students as well as the other team members who weren’t able to attend,” Jenkins said. “Many of these students work on their judging skills daily, including over breaks. I am very blessed with the opportunity to travel around the country with them and share in their success.” The freshman team participated in the Collegiate Freshman Division and was named High Overall Team after winning First High Overall Swine Team, First High Overall Cattle Team, Second High Overall Sheep Team and Second High Overall Team in Reasons. Team members who earned individual honors include Abby Taylor of Wickes, Ark., High Overall Individual; Braydyn Willyard of Pryor, Okla., Second High Individual; Garrett Dodd of Calhoon, Ga., Third High Individual; Jessika Calhoon of Farmington, Ark., Sixth High Individual and Rhett Pursley of Locust Grove, Okla., Ninth High Individual.
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Members of Eastern’s Livestock Judging Teams include (front row, left to right) Braydyn Willyard, Pryor, Okla.; Abby Taylor, Wickes, Ark.; Jessika Calhoon, Farmington, Ark.; Codi Lamb, Seguin, Texas; Rhett Pursley, Locust Grove, Okla.; (back row) Coach Jade Jenkins, Tanner Keiss, Smithville, Okla.; Chyanne Fogg, Springdale, Ark.; Grayson Heath, Aurora, Mo.; Tierra Christian, Ada, Okla.; Garrett Dodd, Calhoon, Ga.; Jarrod Halphen, Tuttle, Okla.; and Kash Allen, Bunch, Okla.
The sophomore team was named Second High Overall Team after winning Second High Overall Cattle Team, Second High Overall Swine Team, Second High Overall Team in Reasons and Fifth High Overall Sheep Team. Team members Kash Allen and Jarrod Halphen also won individual honors. Allen, of Bunch, Okla., was named High Overall Individual and Halphen, of Tuttle, Okla., was named
Third High Individual. Jenkins said this feat is about more than just judging animals. “My students are making critical decisions in a limited amount of time, then defending those reasons to a panel of judges,” Jenkins said. “The communication skills needed to effectively convey this information will benefit them for life.”
Since 1948, exhibitors and judges have traveled from across the country to Phoenix to participate in the Arizona National. In addition to preserving the state’s western heritage, organizers also prioritize supporting students’ education. The show annually awards $40,000 in scholarships to youth pursuing a degree in agriculture.
The Community State Bank donates more than $20,000 NEWS RELEASE Eastern Oklahoma State College recently received a donation of more than $20,000 from The Community State Bank as a result of the sale of stocker cattle in the college’s new ranch management degree program. Eastern launched the ranch management degree in stocker operations in the fall of 2016. The unique program offers students hands-on training in the stocker cattle industry. It is the only program of its kind in Oklahoma and possibly the nation. Agriculture Division Dean Eddie Woods said The Community State Bank purchased 210 stocker cattle earlier this year to be utilized by students in the
program. Students were responsible for the day-to-day management of the herd, including feeding and maintaining health, on Eastern’s 4,000-acre farm. The students cared for the herd for about five months and then the cattle were sold to a commercial feedlot. Woods said that after the bank recovered their initial investment, all proceeds of the sale were donated back to Eastern’s Agriculture Division. The total donation from The Community State Bank was $20,093.14. Woods said the funds will be used to improve infrastructure and purchase equipment for student and faculty use in the Agriculture Division and on Eastern’s farm. The Community State Bank, originally
Poteau State Bank, was created in 1970 and has locations in Poteau, Spiro, Wister and Talihina. The newest branch location opened in Wilburton in November. Chairman Bob Reed said The Community State Bank has a strong commitment for the communities they serve. “This is an innovative program and we are very pleased to be a part of it,” Reed said. “This partnership is good for the students, college and community.” Eastern President Dr. Stephen E. Smith said that although The Community State Bank is new to Wilburton, the bank and its employees are already making a significant impact on the community. “Eastern is very fortunate to have a strong partner in The Community State
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Bank and the Bob Reed family,” Woods said. “We are extremely grateful for their generosity and support for both our agriculture students and the new ranch management degree program.” Students in the ranch management program work closely with instructors and professional ranchers to learn how to operate a small business; maintain the financial, operational, production and employment records; and train and supervise personnel. Woods said the goal is to prepare students to for an affordable entry in to the ranching and cattle business. To learn more about the program, visit eosc.edu/stocker or call 918-4651724.
Christopher Ainsworth, Staff Writer Josh Cole, Staff Writer Jasmyn Davis, Staff Writer Logan Ervin, Staff Writer Kyler Frye, Staff Writer Nicholos Martindale, Staff Writer Nathan Minyard, Staff Writer Dale Shackleford, Staff Writer Jaleah Taylor, Staff Writer Kristen Turner, Adviser Published monthly from August through May by students of Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, OK. Opinions expressed in the “Statesman” are not necessarily those of the Eastern student body, faculty or administration. Opinions expressed in articles, columns or letters are those of the individual writers. Members of the Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association, Community College Journalism Association, Student Press Law Center and Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association. Letters to the editor are not only welcomed, but encouraged. All letters must be able to be verified with the author’s phone number, address, and e-mail address. The editor reserves the right to edit to fit space limitations and to comply with libel laws and good taste. The publication is issued by EOSC and is printed at a cost of about $50 per page. Telephone is (918) 465-1714. E-mail: statesman@eosc.edu.
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Views and Reviews
Why musicians make better boyfriends Christopher Ainsworth Staff Writer Here we are, the beginning of 2018 and the start of a new semester. Whether you are entering your second semester as a freshman here at Eastern or getting ready to turn your tassel and say, “Adiós Amigos!” as you move on to a university of your dreams or a place of work you have been studying for, there is one thing we all have more than likely experienced on our journey here at school: a relationship. Now, ladies, there are many types of guys here to be in a relationship with on campus. You ladies have plenty of options for dating athletes all the way to dating guys in the Math and Science department. But wait, there’s more! You also have (drum roll, please) musicians! Whether it is a guy in the music department that can play any piece of music you place before him on his saxophone or just
Musician, Christopher Ainsworth, takes a break during an event held this fall on campus.
a guy on campus that likes to write songs about anything and everything on his guitar, musicians are great people to get in relationships with. For example, is your phone dead, yet you really want to hear that new song by Ed Sheeran? Well bam, your boyfriend grabs an acoustic and has it covered. Do you have a lot of drama in your life and you really want to just vent about it? Well, he can just hop on a piano and write out a song to help convey how you are feeling in a prettier way. I recently asked fellow friend Jolei Henson of Porum on her thoughts of dating musicians and playing music and she said, “It’s just something really cool that you have to be dedicated to and passionate about and those are attractive traits.” So whoever you date during your college career, musicians are great dudes to be with.
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COLUMN Eastern is a perfect place to make good on those resolutions Josh Cole Staff Writer Have you ever had one of those moments while trying to keep your New Year's resolution where you stop and scream? Why is this so hard? Well, you aren’t alone. Year after year, we make these resolutions and fail time after time. But why is that? The simple answer is that we are humans. Humans are amazing beings but aren’t perfect, and because of this, it leads to us forgetting about our resolutions. Most of us get to a point in life where we get tired of not following through with our resolutions and wish we could just do something about it. Well, you can. If you are looking for somewhere to get into shape or lose weight,
Eastern provides an amazing gym and swimming pool. At these locations you can get into the best shape of your life. Or maybe you've had a hard time studying and need a location where it's quite and peaceful? Of course, we have the library, which is an amazing place to be when you need help. Like needing books, WIFI, printing, and much more! But at Eastern, there are many locations that provide services for students and professors alike. Also, there is tutoring in the lower floors of Johnston, in the math and science building, and many labs with amazing professors that are always willing to help. Oh, and don't forget about Colby Carpenter! He is located at the front desk as you enter the Bill H. Hill building. Finally, there is one more thing
when comes to resolutions and why it's so hard to follow through. It’s called the “Excuse Bug.” Don't worry, it happens to everyone. If you need help getting past the excuses, Eastern might have an answer for you. The locations mentioned earlier in come with perks. Yup, a bonus feature! That feature is the amazing people at each one of these locations. They are always there and geared up to help you with whatever it is you need. You can go look at all the different websites and magazines in the world to try to help you out and keep you focused. As for me, myself, and I, I’m not looking any farther than this beautiful campus. Because here at Eastern, the home of past, present and future Mountaineers, futures start here.
couch theater: DVD previews Amy Anderson DVDs reviewed in this column are available in stores the week of Jan. 29, 2018 "Last Flag Flying" (R) -- Steve Carrell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne head up this heartwarming story of three Vietnam veteran buddies -- one Navy corpsman and two Marines -- who reconvene in present day for a mission of love and friendship. Larry "Doc" Shepard (Carrell) gets the news that his son, a Marine, has been killed in Iraq. He enlists his friends Sal (Cranston), a rowdy bar owner, and Richard (Fishburne), former womanizer and troublemaker turned reverend, to help him bury his son. Doc decides against an Arlington funeral, opting instead to bring his son home to New Hampshire. Easier said than done. Along the way, director Richard Linklater paints a portrait of these heroes (of both generations) with equal measures of reminiscing and ribbing. "God's Own Country" (R) -- In a remote section of Yorkshire, Johnny (Josh O'Connor) toils at his family farm, tough hardscrabble work with his only escape being cheap assignations after a night of heavy drinking at the local pub. Into this life of desolation comes Gheorghe (Alec Secareanu), a Romanian migrant who will assist in lambing season. The heart wants what the heart wants, even in -- or maybe especially in -- adverse circumstances. The longing and loneliness and humanness of these two men are palpable and real. It's an exceptionally well-done love story from a first-time
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director (Francis Lee) and a breakout role for O'Connor. "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" (R) -- Yowza. This is no Marvel feature. It's the biographical tale of psychologist William Moulton Marston (Luke Evans), the creator of Wonder Woman, along with his wife, Elizabeth (Rebecca Hall), and their live-in mistress Olive (Bella Heathcote). Marston and Elizabeth both are involved in research into dominance theory, and William becomes intrigued by Olive, a student who becomes his teaching assistant. The trio develop a romantic relationship that spans decades. It's fascinating and quite sexualized. But then, it IS about Wonder Woman, who by Elizabeth's description: "wears a burlesque outfit and all her friends in Harper's Bazaar are sorority girls who have spanking parties, and everybody fights Nazis and rides in an invisible plane." You better believe it.
"Boo! Two: A Madea Halloween" (PG13) -- Madea (Tyler Perry) and her sassy gal pals Bam (Cassi Davis) and Hattie (Patrice Lovely) are back once again to come to the rescue of Brian's (also Tyler Perry) daughter Tiffany. They're joined by Uncle Joe (also Tyler Perry). Tiffany is off to another frat party on Halloween -- when will she learn? -- and this time, it's at a closed and presumably haunted summer camp. Listen. I'm a Tyler Perry fan, OK. I recognize the contributions of Madea to both the black community and comedy, but we need to stop this craziness right now. This movie views like somebody's cashing in on a tired franchise, because that's what it is. TV New Releases "Littlest Pet Shop: Best Pet Friends" "Ray Donovan" Season 5 "Steven Universe" The 1st Season "Victoria" The Complete 2nd Season (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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OSDH reports an increase in flu cases — vaccinations encouraged
Oklahoma State Department of Health Release
As the number of flu-related hospitalizations continues to increase, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds Oklahomans there is still time to get a flu shot. OSDH reports a total of 22 deaths and more than 1,000 hospitalizations associated with the flu since the season began in September. More than half of the hospitalizations have occurred among individuals 50 years and older. Public health influenza vaccination clinics are available at county health departments, medical providers and pharmacies throughout the state. The OSDH wants to remind Oklahomans that everyone is at risk for influenza and the flu vaccination is recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older. Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk for serious illness from the flu including pregnant women, children younger than 5 years of age and people with asthma, diabetes, chronic heart and lung disease and other chronic conditions. Parents and family members of babies younger than 6 months of age and people who live with or care for anyone at high risk for complications from the flu, including health care workers, should also get the vaccine. Symptoms of the flu include cough, fever, chills, headache, body aches and fatigue. It is important for those experiencing flu-like symptoms to consult with a
OUR NATURAL GAS SYSTEM IS SAFE HELP US KEEP IT THAT WAY! Eastern Oklahoma State College operates its own natural gas pipeline system, independent from our supplier, CenterPoint Energy. This means that we are in complete control of the system and strive to provide a safe and reliable means of energy for gas-burning appliances on campus. Ongoing safety compliance In an effort to ensure that our gas system is operated in a safe manner,
healthcare provider as soon as possible. A provider may prescribe antiviral drugs to treat the flu. These drugs work better for treatment when started within 48 hours of noticing symptoms. Antiviral drugs may also be indicated as a prevention measure for especially vulnerable persons who have been in close contact with someone sick with the flu, infants less than 6 months old, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, or anyone with a medical condition which severely suppresses their immune system. In addition to getting a flu shot, public health officials recommend the following prevention tips: Frequent hand washing using soap and water, or alcohol-based products such as hand gels when hands are not visibly soiled. Make respiratory hygiene a habit, using tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, then disposing of them and washing hands at once. When tissues are not readily available, cough into your sleeve, never your hands. Stay home from work, school and other public places, except to get medical care or other necessities, until you have gone at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Visit the OK Flu View at http://flu. health.ok.gov for weekly Oklahoma flu updates and additional information about the flu. Media inquiries should contact Jamie Dukes at (405) 271-5601 or JamieD@health.ok.gov.
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State Regents' Higher Ed Task Force approves report OSRHE NEWS RELEASE Following months of discussion and analysis, the State Regents’ Task Force on the Future of Higher Education unanimously approved its Report on the Future of Higher Education, which outlines the task force’s assessment process and recommendations to strengthen Oklahoma public higher education. Formed by the State Regents in March 2017, the task force examined system operations, including academic models, online education, structure, fiscal services and operational efficiencies, workforce development, and information technology. Task force members approved recommendations from the four subcommittees at the Dec. 6, 2017 meeting. “Today, the Task Force on the Future of Higher Education completed its task to evaluate the productivity, structure, and performance of the state system of higher education,” said State Regents Chair and Task Force Chair Ronald White, M.D. “The task force identified steps to boost innovation, embrace emerging technologies, and implement administrative efficiencies to maximize limited resources throughout the system. We deeply appreciate the many perspectives and ideas shared by task force members over the past nine months and the time these members committed to this important endeavor.” The System Structure Subcommittee reviewed institutional governance models, missions, and geographic service regions. Subcommittee recommendations focus on streamlining academics, student services, and administration through consolidation of institutional governing boards.
The College Degree Completion and Workforce Development Initiatives Subcommittee reviewed current college degree completion initiatives and developed recommendations to increase college degree completion rates and align academic programs to meet current and future workforce needs. Subcommittee recommendations focus on implementing predictive analytics to streamline administrative processes and strengthen student support services; expediting the approval process for workforce-oriented programs; accelerating and scaling proven degree completion strategies; fully funding the concurrent enrollment program; and developing a course equivalency matrix specifically designed for student veterans and active duty military. The Academic Program Innovations and Online Education Subcommittee reviewed best practices in academic program delivery and web-based education and developed recommendations to promote innovative, collaborative academic programming and scale online education in Oklahoma. Subcommittee recommendations focus on the design and implementation of microdegrees/microcredentials and competency-based education; expanding public-private partnerships to address academic and non-academic student needs; and development of a systemwide delivery model for online education and best practices in online instruction. The Fiscal Solutions, Efficiencies, Affordability, and Technology Subcommittee reviewed system resource allocation, revenue trends and projections, alternative sources of revenue, and capacity for improving operational efficiencies through institutional
PUBLIC AWARENESS NOTIFICATION
EOSC performs various annual safety inspections, such as checking the system for leaks and corrosion.
Notification of digging To further ensure that our gas pipeline is safe and protected from damage, anyone who plans to do any digging on EOSC property must get approval from the Physical Plant office at (918) 465-1801 and is also required to notify Call OKIE at 811 at least 48 hours in advance.
Awareness of possible hazards It is important to know that, although our gas system complies with all government safety regulations, there is always the potential for natural gas to escape from any gas system for various reasons. If that happens, its flammability becomes an immediate concern. If you smell the odor of natural gas…. Report it to the EOSC Campus Police immediately so that it can be
checked out and action taken, if necessary, to prevent a potentially hazardous situation. • Do not call CenterPoint Energ y or 911. • Do not ignore your senses -- get out of the building immediately! • Do not use your cell phone or telephone, flip any light switches, turn on or off any electrical devices, or do anything to create static electricity. Once away from the natural gas odor, notify the EOSC Campus Police of the suspected leak.
collaboration and technology. Subcommittee recommendations focus on administrative consolidation; establishing fiscal viability reviews for each institution, branch campus, and campus site; and coordinated purchasing of technology products and services across the state system. “Higher education is more important to Oklahoma’s future than it has ever been,” said Chancellor Glen D. Johnson. “Increasing the number of college graduates in our state is essential to building a globally competitive workforce and a strong state economy. We remain committed to accessibility, affordability, and academic quality and to increasing degree completion in our state system of higher education. "The task force has successfully translated diverse viewpoints into a set of very specific recommendations. These recommendations, which merit serious consideration by the Legislature, will guide our efforts to continue advancing higher education in this fiscally challenging environment.” “Throughout this extensive process, task force members tackled cuttingedge issues faced by colleges and universities across the country,” said Dr. William “Brit” Kirwan, lead advisor to the task force and Senior Fellow with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Chancellor Emeritus of the University System of Maryland, and past president of The Ohio State University. “This report reflects many significant, meaningful recommendations to position Oklahoma at the forefront nationally among systems of higher education.” The task force report will be presented to the State Regents for acceptance at their Feb. 1, 2018 meeting.
• Do not return to the building until an EOSC official tells you it is safe to do so. EOSC Campus Police phone number (918) 448-2365. Emergencies are responded to 24 hours a day. For additional information This message is posted in buildings to meet a regulatory requirement. If you would like to know more about our gas system, please contact the Physical Plant Director at (918) 4651802.
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Aquaponics certification course set for Feb. 17 NEWS RELEASE Eastern Oklahoma State College will host a one-day aquaponics certificate class on Saturday, Feb. 17 in Wilburton. The class is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be presented by EOSC faculty in conjunction with Symbiotic Aquaponic, a nationally-recognized company. Aquaponic agriculture is an innovative method of growing all-natural produce and fish using a re-circulating water system. Using this approach, water from the fish habitat provides the necessary nutrients for growing a variety of plants and crops including tomatoes, leafy greens, strawberries, herbs and flowers. As the plants develop, they act as a filter purifying the water for the fish. Several aspects of aquaponic agriculture, including reduced water usage and increased crop yields, have resulted in a growing interest throughout the region indicates Kaben Smallwood, Symbiotic Aquaponic CEO and co-owner and EOSC Business Administration professor. “Aquaponics is especially valuable in places like Oklahoma where drought and water shortage are constant concerns,” Smallwood said. “Our patent-
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Certified Healthy Campus distinction awarded to Eastern NEWS RELEASE
pending aquaponic systems use approximately 5 percent the amount of water in traditional agriculture and can be operated by the hobbyist home-gardener or professional farmers in a commercial setting.” The class will provide an introduction to aquaponics with system designs, scientific principals in action and a suggested selection of plant and fish species to be covered. Course participants will engage in classroom-style discussions while gaining hands-on experience in one of Eastern’s recently completed
greenhouses. For lunch, participants will sample produce grown in Eastern’s own aquaponic system. The class will cost $75 through Feb. 8 and $99 through Feb. 13. Late registration will cost $125 with T-shirts available on a first come, first served basis. Special rates are available for groups of four or more. More information is available at symbioticaquaponic.com, including registration and online payment. Please contact kaben@symbioticaquaponic. com for all other inquiries.
Eastern Oklahoma State College was recently distinguished as a Certified Healthy Campus for its ongoing efforts to promote the healthiness of its students, faculty, staff and visitors. This is the fourth time Eastern has achieved this status. The Certified Healthy Campus distinction recognizes higher education institutions, public and private, and career technology centers for going “above and beyond” in making health and wellness a top priority through environmental and policy changes. The initiative was founded in 2011 and is one of seven Certified Healthy Oklahoma programs administered by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council
and the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Center for the Advancement of Wellness. The program awards three levels of campus certification based on different criteria. Eastern earned the Merit certification with promotions, policies and services including its tobacco-free environment, annual Wellness Week, Student Health Services program, discounted memberships for employees to Doc’s Gym, employee weight loss competition and contractual agreement with Main Street Drug for the low-cost 340b prescription program. For more information on Certified Healthy Oklahoma, visit certifiedhealthyok.com or call the Center for the Advancement of Wellness at (405) 2713619.
Students inducted into academic honor society NEWS RELEASE
Twenty-nine academically high-achieving students were recently inducted into the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa during a campus ceremony in Wilburton. The society was founded in 1918 and is recognized as the official honor society of associate-level institutions and programs. According to their website, Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold: recognizing and encouraging academic achievement and providing opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership service and fellowship programming. Eastern’s Theta Pi chapter upholds this mission by sponsoring a number of events and initiatives to serve their campus and community. These efforts include an annual Toys for Tots campaign and voter-registration drive. Recently, the chapter claimed their eighth consecutive victory in a contest among 20 Oklahoma colleges and universities by registering 10.9 percent of the in-state student population to vote. The chapter also registered the highest proportion of out-of-state students at 9.9 percent.
“We are proud to welcome these new members and honor their success,” said Brenda Kennedy, chapter advisor and dead of the business division. “These students have proven themselves to be competent young adults who embody the values of our college and organization.” Membership is granted by invitation once certain academic qualifications are met. To qualify, students must have completed 12 to 29 hours of coursework towards an associate degree with a cumulative 3.75 grade point average or more than 30 credit hours with a cumulative 3.5 grade point average. Induction into Phi Theta Kappa empowers these students with a competitive edge. In addition to becoming eligible for over $37 million in scholarship opportunities, they become part of a network of nearly 3 million fellow scholars. Members also enjoy special benefits and discount offers from the organization’s corporate partners such as GEICO and Bank of America. Members graduating from Eastern are recognized during commencement ceremonies and have their membership noted on their college transcript.
Those inducted this fall include: Leila Aaron, Wilburton; Regan Boggs, Canadian; Triston Boling, Gowen; Hailey Braswell, Hartshorne; Lauren Coggin, McAlester; Michelle Coker, Keller, Texas; Bryanne Coody, Wilburton; Kelsy Cunningham, Stuart; Nathan Davis, Mountain View; Kristin Eller, Indianola; Kaylen Forehand, McAlester; Jonathan Giddens, Broken Bow; Kristen Houston, Tuskahoma; Madison Hughes, Elk City; Madeline Jarrett, McAlester; Skyler Jones, Wilburton; Marra Juarez, Red Oak; Martin Juventus, Wilburton; Chase Kennedy; McAlester; Rachil Needham, Quinton; Jake Patterson, Ardmore; Shalesa Pink, Alderson; Donald Posey, Wilburton; Augusta Reagan, McAlester; Ariana Riley, Porter; Ashley Self, Antlers; Brooke Sharp, Krebs; Adisyn Webster, McAlester; and Elisabeth Wilson, Quinton
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Eastern announces fall 2017 honor rolls Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2017 semester. There were 96 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more credit hours during the semester. There were 234 students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, after completing 12 semester credit hours with at least a 3.0 grade point average and no grade lower than a “C.” Named to the fall 2017 semester lists were: PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL OKLAHOMA Adair County Bunch – Kash Allen Beckham County Elk City – Madison Hughes Carter County Ardmore – Jake Patterson Cleveland County Lexington – Dale Shackleford Moore – Christopher Herb Comanche County Lawton – Reed Webb Garfield County Enid – William Cronkhite Grady County Tuttle – Jarrod Halphen Haskell County Kinta – Kyle Allen, James Percifield, Ashley Thomas Hughes County Stuart – Kelda Atkinson, Kelsy Cunningham, Amber White, Jacee Wooley Kiowa County Mountain View – Nathan Davis Latimer County Red Oak – Austin Howell, Jacalyn Hulsey, Marra Juarez, Rainey Mauzey, Stanlee Underwood Wilburton – Bryanne Coody, Tegan Crum, Christine Johnson-Watson, Skyler Jones, Molly Sharp, Katie Shero, Tyler Wigington Leflore County Poteau – Elizabeth Young Talihina – MacKenzie Green, Paige McCulley Wister – Chance Long Mayes County Locust Grove – Rhett Pursley McCurtain County Broken Bow – Tamara Colson, Synthia Gauldin, Myra McKinney, Cheri Palmer, Cheyenne Shomo, Kevin Talley, Amanda Wheeler Eagletown – Pamela Carney Garvin – Kayli Clift, AlexSandra Huffman, Amanda Snider Valliant – Kylee Cody Watson – Justin McLemore
Muskogee County Porum – Victoria Davison Okfuskee County Okemah – Lauren Gray Pittsburg County Hartshorne – Cherie Battle, Breanna Beaty, Jennifer Braswell, Jason Lindley, Bianca Medina, Troy Ray, Christina White Kiowa – Tori Gillispie, Robert Hatdridge Krebs – Brooke Sharp McAlester - Monte Busby, Tyler Byrd, Ciara Clark, Jessalynn Conterez, Joenalyn Cooke, Bethanie Gray, Keaton Hackler, Elizabeth Hayes, Emily Hoffman, Ryan Hongell, Rashonda Hutchings, Justin Jones, Britton Kelley, Mark Merrell, Joshua Palaroan, Ethan Prince, Hannah Siren, David Thompson, Rebecca Ward, Adisyn Webster Quinton – Rachil Needham, Cassie Ruiz, Elisabeth Wilson Pontotoc County Ada – Tierra Christian, Tanner Jarrett Pottawatomie County Shawnee – Caryse Bateman Pushmataha County Antlers – Tyanna Thurman Clayton – Nicole Davis Tulsa County Tulsa – Philip Scott ARKANSAS Crittenden County West Memphis – Devin Mosley, Tevin Mosley Polk County Wickes – Abigail Taylor INDIANA Elkhart County Goshen – Brandi Henderson Vanderburgh County Evansville – Jaylen Thomas TENNESSEE Montgomery County Clarksville – Dameon Gonga TEXAS Guadalupe County Marion – Codi Lamb Harris County Houston – Tien Do Travis County Austin – Zane Johnson DEAN’S HONOR ROLL OKLAHOMA Atoka County Atoka – Tyler Frank, Ridge Stephens, Morgan Whatley Wardville – Baleigh Drake Bryan County
Durant – Dante Miller Choctaw County Ft Towson – Brianna Blankenship, Amanda Joslin Hugo - A’Breon Jackson, Tucker Reese, Tyler Wickson Sawyer – Cory Couch Soper – MaKayla Whitman Ceveland County Moore – Alexis Fessler Greer County Mangum – Jasmyn Davis Haskell County Kinta – Lane Davenport, Zachary Leon, Joshua Sexton Stigler – Kodye Engle, Cameron Highfill, Sarah McKinney, Kirsten Roachell Hughes County Stuart – Peggy Geren, Matthew Jordan, Aron Nunn, Lynsey Ward Latimer County Gowen – Christopher Ainsworth, Triston Boling Red Oak – Miranda Raney Wilburton – Skylar Bird, Cody Bull, Sophia Bullard, Brianna Caldwell, Mykah Crose, Melissa Derryberry, Bill Donoley, Tristan Fanshier, Joanna Fite, Kimberly Glasco, Tyler Haney, Amy Hicke, Elisabeth Higdon, Martin Juventus, Chelsey Karstens, Connor Knight, Jakob Labor, Alicia Martinez, Bradley Rader, Rebecca Romine, Madison Rutledge, Emily Sharp, Jager Sokolosky, Ashlynn Vinson, Dekayetlynn Wilson LeFlore County Cameron – John Boggs, Ashton Evans Heavener – Mariah Noah Howe – Nicholos Martindale Poteau - Dallas Terry Shady Point – Nicole Ryan Talihina –Jaydin Harper, James Hawes Logan County Guthrie – Joe Scheihing Mayes County Adair – Braydyn Willyard McClain County Blanchard – Kaitlyn Smith McCurtain County Bethel – Amber Bailey Broken Bow – Caleb Allen, Baylie Bray, Elizabeth Carrell, Jacob Delossantos, Emily Fuller, Johnathan Giddens, Samuel Hardaway, Carrie Huff, Mitchell Magar, Meet Patel, Kyla Rolen, Chrystan Scott, Hailey Scott, Michaela Williams, Holly Young Eagletown – Courtney Keeney, Zachary Leonard Haworth - Brianna Campos, Mickie Carter, Rachel Lipsey, Abigail McKee Idabel – Shelby Andolino, Shiena Austin, Caitlyn Ives, Ariannah Smith, Cyndi Tushka
Valliant – Austin Bullard, Tara Cantrell, Zackery Prewitt Watson – Tanner Keiss Wright City – Brooke Trusty McIntosh County Eufaula – Jonathan Cox, Taylor Koedyker Muskogee County Muskogee – Kelly Kowis Porum – Brandon Blackford Noble County Perry – Hunter Black Oklahoma County Oklahoma City – Devin Crawford, Joseph McGovern, Brady Smith, Brent Stephens, Austin Warfel Warr Acres – Winslow Lybrand Osage County Skiatook – Davin Gummere Pittsburg County Alderson – Taylor Dickerson Canadian – Regan Boggs, Jerry Mefford Crowder – Sierra Vasquez Haileyville – Alicia Bigelow, Monica Johnston, Angela McAlister, Jada Pingleton Hartshorne – Cali Baughman, Krystina Cabrera, Kiara Covey, Gina Garvin, Tessia Purvis, Shala Smith, Kassey Walker, Raeanne Zozula Indianola – Stoney Ragan Krebs – Rebecca Frias, Emily Milam McAlester – Ashley Adams, Andrea Alexander, Jessica Alexander, Madison Arterberry, Katelyn Beams, Jamie Billy, Shaylee Bookout, Tabitha Bradford, Kaylee Bryson, Taylor Compton, Loren Cox, Elizabeth Crenshaw, Erik Crenshaw, Todd Dawkins, Daniel Declerck, McKinnah Denny, John Dixon, Courtney Drake, Billy Ford, Kaylen Forehand, Vhitney Garner, Shannequia Gibson, Amy Hays, Caleb Herring, Devan Howard, Brittany Humphrey, Madeline Jarrett, Tabitha Kalstad, Chase Kennedy, Mandy Klink, Daniel Lenox, Andrew McBride, Joseph McKelvey, Mary Amy McLellan, Skyeler Mendenhall, Jadie Nunnelee, Chase Parent, Staci Phelps, Shauna Quinn, Augusta Reagan, Quincy Schoggins, Martin Suarez-James, Billy Thibodeaux, Abbygale Tighe, Anita Vaughan, Haley Vaughn, Madison Whorton, Emily Worstell Pittsburg – Alissa Maloy, Tyler Sullivan Quinton – Elijah Fitzer, Kyleigh Hilburn, Lindsay McBride, Jaycee McKee, Macey McKee, Hanna Peters, Valarie Quinton, Rachel Zukowski Savanna – Cierra Gomez, Jonathon Impson, Shelby Ketchum, James Underwood Pushmataha County Antlers – Stephanie Melton, Ashley Self,
Heydee Velez Clayton – Katie Austin, Cole Dickinson Tuskahoma – Cheyanne Helm, Kristen Houston, Flint Shaw, Kylee Simpson Rogers County Chelsea – Blake Mills Seminole County Wewoka – Melvin Henson Tulsa County Bixby – Jeremiah Goodwin Tulsa – Bradley Smith Wagoner County Broken Arrow – Jared Sharp Wagoner – Bailey Dorr ARKANSAS Benton County Lowell – Chyanne Fogg Faulkner County Conway – Elijah Davis, Cade Tucker Lonoke County Lonoke – Haven Hunter Perry County Bigelow – Brent Southerland Pulaski County Jacksonville – Kameron Whitmore Sebastian County Hackett – Madison Durham Washington County Farmington - Jessika Calhoon Lincoln - Cole Umberson White County Beebe – Alec Matlock ARIZONA Pinal County Casa Grande – Christian Fresquez FLORIDA Levy County Chiefland – Jonathan Ward GEORGIA Gordon County Resaca – Garrett Dodd TEXAS Angelina County Lifkin – Cailee Hendrick Denton County Justin – Roma Walters Tarrant County Bedford – Julio Prieto Wise County Rhome – Michelle Coker INTERNATIONAL Perth, Australia - Cameron Kerr Nassau, Bahamas – Elltin Hart, Amos Woodside Saskatoon, Canada - Rylee Denomy Windsor, Canada - Irakoze Mugenzi Asuncion, Paraguay - Adriana Piris Amarilla
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February 2, 2018
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SCORING RECORD
Hugo sophomore, A’Breon Jackson, set the new individual home scoring record Feb. 1 against Seminole State College. Jackson scored 39 points in the Lady Mountaineers’ 123-115 overtime loss. Jackson added 11 rebounds and 8 steals to her stats Thursday night as well. The Eastern women move to 5-18 on the season. They will host Western Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
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Academic Affairs Robin Nevling points out that one noted example of this is Microbiology. Despite the current complications, the administration and staff are dedicated to finding out if this proposal will work, and whether it’s in the best interest of the students. Nevling believes it is. “We’re seeing a trend towards four day academic weeks in higher ed, and it really is looking as it’s better for the students,” says Nevling. “[The four day
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should have information to assist with where to go to apply. For all enrolled students, included in the application should be your latest unofficial high
week] has been very successful in the facilities it’s currently being used at.” Nevling said that both Redlands Community College in El Reno and Rose State College in Midwest City are two schools that are currently using the four-day school week. Both Redlands and Rose State are colleges of a similar size to Eastern and both have a lot of commuter students, a group administration expects to benefit greatly from this change in schedule. The Eastern Statesman staff would like to hear some feedback from Eastern students. Please email us at statesman@ eosc.edu. school or college (Fall) transcript, your class rank as well as a resume. For freshman and probable students, ACT and SAT scores must be uploaded. All applications should be applied for and submitted before Feb. 21.
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Eastern’s Tevin Brewer goes up for two against a Seminole defender in the Mountaineer’s 111-80 loss Feb. 1. The Men’s basketball team has an overall record of 12-7 so far this season. The Mountaineers will Host Western Feb. 8. Photo by Danel Walker
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