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Head football coach resigns
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Madalyn Nix Editor-in-Chief
Basketball
The season has arrived! Take a look inside the court with this week’s photo gallery of basketball. See Pg. 7
‘Red’ album review
A retelling of a modern classic... but “Taylor’s Version.” See Pg. 5
UCO announced on Sunday that Nick Bobeck resigned from his position as head football coach. In the press release from Broncho Sports, Bobeck said, “You get into coaching for the X’s and O’s and you fall in love with the people and that’s the hardest part of this,” Bobeck said. “I’ve had some great kids that have come through this program. I’ve enjoyed my time here. I love this university. But I believe this is the best decision for me and my family,” Bobeck said.
Advocates say time is running out for Jones’ execution date. Governor Kevin Stitt decides this week. See Pg. 4
Around Campus BronchoThon hosts a bowling night, and basketball season continues. See Pg. 2
In another email response, UCO President Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar said, “Coach Bobeck has been a strong, positive role model for our players during his time at UCO. He has instilled integrity, discipline, and pride in our athletes as they have taken the Broncho name throughout the region.” She continued. “We appreciate all that Coach Bobeck has done here and wish him well as he leaves us.”
“We appreciate all that Coach Bobeck has done here and wish him well as he leaves us.”
— President Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar
In an email response, UCO Director of Athletics Stan Wagnon said that Bobeck wants to spend more time with his family and be a
Julius Jones update
“Nick poured all he had into leading our football team and bringing together the pieces needed for a winning program,” Wagnon said.
The Bronchos football team finished its season on Saturday, losing by one point to Central Missouri, finishing 30-29. After a year away from the field, the Bronchos finished their 2021 season with a 4-7 record. There has not been any information on who will replace Bobeck as head coach of football or when Nick Bobeck decided to resign his position as head football coach due to his family, he said. a search committee might be con(Provided/ Broncho sports) vened.
Students conflicted over Thanksgiving Ainsley Martinez Managing Editor
November is Native-American Heritage Month, but during this celebration of culture and history comes a holiday that creates conflicting emotions for some UCO students: Thanksgiving. “It celebrates destruction,” Native-American Student Association member Madison Tramel said.“‘Yay, let’s celebrate the beginning of years of forced assimilation and attempted eradication!’” In the modern sense, Thanksgiving celebrates family and “giving thanks,” however historically, the holiday has more serious origins. In the 17th century, English Continued on Pg. 3
“It celebrates destruction,” Native-American Student Association member Madison Tramel said.“‘Yay, let’s celebrate the beginning of years of forced assimilation and attempted eradication!’” (AP Photos/ Matthew Mead)
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testing from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lot 11.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 BronchoThon Bowling Night: From 5 to 9 p.m. at the ShowBiz Movie Theaters and Bowling Alley, spend the evening learning about BronchoThon’s miracle kids. COVID-19 Testing: IMMY Labs is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lot 11. FACS: Molly & Mark Johnson: This performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Jazz Lab, located at 100 E. Fifth St. in Edmond. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 to enter. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Basketball game: Men’s basketball plays against Jarvis Christian at 7 p.m. at Hamilton Field House. Classmate Connection: From 11 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7 p.m. in the Career Development Center 338, freshmen and sophomores can meet with upperclassmen to gain tips on navigating college life. COVID-19 Testing: IMMY Labs is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19
F/64 Photo Society meeting: The UCO photo society is hosting a meeting at 1 p.m. in the Woody Gaddis Gallery in the Mass Communications Building. Any student of any major is invited to join. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 ACM Unplugged: From 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. at the ACM@UCO, located at 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. in Oklahoma City, decompress before finals with musical performances by artists and ACM students. Students with a valid UCO ID get in for free. Regular entry fee is $5. Bronchos got your back: You can help a friend: From 11 a.m. to noon in Thatcher Hall 343, learn when and how to reach out to someone in distress.
Around Campus
Kaleidoscope Dance Company Fall Concert: The UCO Department of Dance will present this concert at 7:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Powder Paint Photoshoot: Starting at 4 p.m. at Hafer Park, the F/64 Photo Society is inviting interested models and photographers to participate in this free photoshoot. All are welcome to join. Thankful @ Ayers Kitchen: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ayers Kitchen is featuring a Thanksgiving-themed meal with a fall festival vibe. Women’s Rights are Human Rights Closing Reception: This traveling exhibition will have its closing reception in the Melton Gallery from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 BronchoThon Bake Sale: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, BronchoThon will be selling yummy treats.
BronchoThon Cornhole for Kids Tournament: From 4 to 6 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Room 213, come play cornhole and support the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Entry fee is $5 per person.
COVID-19 Testing: IMMY Labs is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing from 8 to 11 a.m. in Lot 11.
COVID-19 Testing: IMMY Labs is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lot 11.
Kaleidoscope Dance Company Fall Concert: The UCO Department of Dance will present this concert at 7:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Theatre.
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Karla Bonoff: This performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Jazz Lab, located at 100 E. Fifth St. in Edmond. Tickers are $50 and can be purchased by calling (405) 641-6380. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 Garrett “Big G” Jacobson: This performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Jazz Lab, located at 100 E. Fifth St. in Edmond. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling (405) 974-2100. Kaleidoscope Dance Company Fall Concert: The UCO Department of Dance will present this concert at 7:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Testing: IMMY Labs is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lot 11.
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Thanksgiving/ Title IX
Nov. 16, 2021
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Title IX Q&A Panel scheduled for Wednesday Sam Royka Staff Reporter
UCO’s new Title IX coordinator Erin Logan will be part of a Q&A panel on Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The panel will be held in the new Liberal Arts wing, room L03, with a Zoom option available by scanning the QR code on the flyer, according to Jessica Addai, panel moderator and student researcher at The Center. Logan is also the new director of Student Conduct. Student employees and researchers at the UCO Women’s Research Center and LGBTQ+ Student Center will be panel moderators. “I hope as many members of the UCO campus community can attend as possible, it’s a great opportunity to meet me,” Logan said, emphasizing her commitment to the betterment of the community. All attendees are encouraged to ask any questions regarding Title IX and related topics they have for the new coordinator and other panelists. The responsibilities of the Title IX coordinator include “ensuring that the university establishes and follows a prompt, thorough and equitable process for addressing reports of gender-based harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct,”
according to UCO’s Title IX office webpage. Title IX is responsible for gender equity in sports and ensuring equal educational opportunity for pregnant and parenting students as well as dealing with instances of discriminatory conduct on the basis of gender. It is also the means through which universities deal with sexual harassment. The law states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Reports of any person can be filed to the Title IX coordinator while reports involving employees can be filed to deputy Title IX coordinator for employees Erika Cerda, and sports-related reports can be filed to director of athletic compliance and legal affairs Jeremy Rogers. Logan’s office is located in room 323 on the first floor of the Nigh University Center. The phone number for the Office of Student Conduct is 405-974-5380 and reports can be filed online as well.
Title IX policies impact sports-related reports, and students can find the legal help they need in the office. “I hope as many members of the UCO campus community can attend as possible, it’s a great opportunity to meet me,” Erika Logan said, emphasizing her commitment to the betterment of the community. (The Vista/ Sierra Perkins)
Students conflicted over Thanksgiving celebration
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colonists entered the region rapidly and gained control over “most aspects of Wampanoag life,” according to Robert Grumet’s “Historic Contact: Indian People and Colonists in Today’s Northeastern United States.” With the arrival of English settlers came an explosion of diseases that impacted the Native-American population in New England, eradicating as much as 90% of the population from 1616 to 1619, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History estimated. Many more Natives died from “Indian Fever.” “It means the beginning of centuries of discrimination, torture, and death,” Tramel said. “... It brushes to the side the origins of the day. Kids in school are still taught the story of the pilgrims and the Natives who ‘came together.’” However, others see the holiday as a bonding of the two cultures, like Hispanic-American Student Association member Willy Enriquez. “I believe that Thanksgiving is the Native Americans sharing what is theirs with the Pilgrims, and helping
them live in the new world they had found,” Enriquez said. “I don’t believe that it should be changed, but there should be other historical dates that need to be highlighted to show how mistreatment of the Native American tribes lead to their current state in our society.” He said holidays such as Columbus Day and commemorations of the Oklahoma Land Run and the Battle of Little Bighorn should emphasize more “Native-American perspectives.” However, Enriquez makes an interesting point on the relationship between Hispanic descendants and Thanksgiving. While some Latinos, specifically Mestizos, have some Native descent due to Spanish colonialism, this culture is lost for many. “For Hispanic descendants, Thanksgiving doesn’t mean anything. What has more significance is the pillaging that Columbus embarked [on during] his stay in the Caribbean, as well as the later Spanish influences in the middle and lower regions of the New Land,” Enriquez said. He continued, noting that Hispanics historically contributed to colonialism
Different cultures celebrate Thanksgiving differently. While some use it as a way to connect with family members, others find the origins are too dark. (Provided/ AP Photo)
in similar ways to the English. “The Spaniard influence in the lower regions of America really solidified the dominance of Catholicism in the region because it was either [be] converted or be persecuted. Because of such a crusade, it was more imposing and brutal than the other English colonizers,” he said. “There was also a caste system based on how much Spanish blood a person had. This meant that the more Spanish you looked, the higher you were valued in the society. But there were certain people, especially those who could speak the natives language as well as Spanish, who were highly regarded within the society and more useful when constructing deals or trade between both sides.” While some Hispanics come from
indigenous backgrounds, there are still notable differences in cultures that make Thanksgiving not as relevant. However, the same is true for Native-Americans: some reject Thanksgiving’s traditions, while others embrace them. “I think Thanksgiving has already changed by making it more about family and thankfulness instead of colonizing and greediness,” Estrella Zarate-Martinez said. Thanksgiving’s heavy integration in American culture makes it difficult to create a consensus on its importance. If anything, it just shows how all cultures bring different perspectives based on their histories and perspectives — and some choose Thanksgiving to celebrate these differences.
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‘Reasonable doubt’ in Julius Jones case, Thursday’s execution awaiting Stitt’s action Sam Royka Staff Repoter
Lawmakers urge Gov. Stitt to grant clemency for Julius Jones ahead of execution set for Thursday. A group of Oklahoma Republican legislators urged Governor Stitt to grant Jones clemency last week. Two of the lawmakers represent parts of Edmond, where the 1999 murder of Paul Howell occured. Jones’ execution remains set for Thursday and Gov. Stitt still has not announced a decision. When asked how he was doing, Jess Eddy, a law student and friend of Jones, said “pretty good, other than the fact that my friend is facing imminent execution.” Eddy said he would urge Gov. Stitt to “accept the recommendation of the pardon and parole board,” who have recommended clemency for Jones twice. According to Cornell Law, “beyond a reasonable doubt is the legal burden of proof required to affirm a conviction in a criminal case.” “The record demonstrates reasonable doubt about Julius’ conviction, and that’s not enough to convict anyone in America,” Eddy said. “The idea of life and death isn’t a political decision,” said Johnathan Williams, also known as Jabee, who is an Oklahoma-based rapper in direct contact with Jones. “We claim to be faith-based people -- people who believe in Christ and trust in God and I don’t under-
Marianne Bacharach and others gather to call for Julius Jones’ freedom and wait for Gov. Stitt to respond. Lawmakers urge Gov. Stitt to grant clemency for Julius Jones ahead of the execution set for Thursday. (The Vista/ Graycee Hubbard)
stand how we can say that and in the same breath be willing to kill somebody,” Jabee said. “The state of Oklahoma is not a viable entity if it knowingly executes an innocent man,” Eddy said. Jones has maintained his innocence since he was convicted in 1999 at 19 years old. At his original trial he was represented by three lawyers who had no prior experience with death penalty cases. “We’re asking everyone to call the Governor’s office and ask him to commute Julius’ sentence to life
with possibility of parole. Call your state representatives and legislators to advocate for Julius as well,” Eddy said. “Write and call the governor, express your concerns. He’s not just the governor of certain people in Oklahoma, he’s the governor of everybody in Oklahoma, so everybody’s voice should be heard. Continue to fight for what’s right,” Jabee said, “Free Julius Jones.”
UCO public health team wins regional competition Kaleb Simmons Contributing Writer
A team of students from the UCO Public Health program school placed first in an inaugural competition where they used a case study to create a plan to address an assigned problem. According to Sunshine Cowan, a UCO professor in the department of Kinesiology and Health studies where she co-coordinates the public health program, said, a “This inaugural regional competition was for undergraduate teams only, and we only had one team enter.” The team consisted of Avery Geist, Michelle Romero and Moriah Contino, who are all seniors in the public health program. Faculty from the public health program helped to determine who would be on the team. “This team was unanimously picked by the faculty,” Cowan, assistant dean of the UCO Jackson College of Graduate Studies, said. The competition is not part of a class at the university. The team will also have a chance to compete in the National Case Study Competition in Health Education each February. This is the first year that there has been a regional competition for the students. The competition took place exclusively on Zoom starting on Oct. 27. Last year, the team from UCO won the national competition. “The team and I were given the prompt for our presentation two weeks before the competition, and there are very strict rules about not receiving
Moriah Contino (left), Avery Geist and Michelle Romero. (Provided/Centralities)
any help from our professors or from other public health professionals in the field,” Geist said. After the prep time, the team was required to present their case to a panel of judges. “For this competition, they were provided with data and facts about school violence in New Mexico,” Cowan said. “They had to create a public health plan to address it and be able to show how they would communicate their plan to a broader population.” By making a public health plan, the team was forced to show what they had learned through their classes at UCO that they will one day apply professionally.
“This competition uses principles, theories, and frameworks that are taught and practiced in public health,” Cowan said. “The most rewarding part of this win is knowing that students received no outside assistance. They won on their own plan and merit, and that means a great deal to our program,” Cowan stated. The team celebrated shortly after they found out that they won on a separate Zoom call with the professors and the team. The students received a trophy along with discounted registration for the national competition on Feb. 25-26.
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Reviews
REVIEW
'Taylor's Version' brings new shades to 'Red' Madalyn Nix Editor-in-Chief
Taylor Swift re-recorded her 2012 album “Red” and released it to long-time waiting fans on Friday. The album includes the re-recorded classics from the original, unreleased songs from “The Vault,” and the 10 minute version of “All Too Well.” Artists featured on the vault tracks include Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, Mark Foster, and Ed Sheeran, who returned to re-record his duet with Swift on “Everything Has Changed.” The album begins with the original tracklist, but now it’s Taylor’s version. Everything is grown up. Swift’s vocals are deeper, and she allows herself to own the moments where she holds notes out longer on her version than the previous. She doesn’t change the composition of her art. She only enhances the tone and delivery of the lyrics. The message is perceived with a deeper understanding from those who grew up listening to the 2012 version. Those songs were just pop songs where you could turn on the radio and it’s not going to disrupt the mood. Taylor’s version of these songs deliver a deeper message that the audience can relate and understand in a deeper context. Since her 2012 “Red” album was the first of her catalog to begin stepping into the pop category, hints of her country roots remain in the instrumentals. You can hear it in the opening of “22 (Taylor’s Version)” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Taylor’s Version).” “Better Man (Taylor’s Version)” is one of my favorite songs on this album. “Better Man” was written by Swift, but country music group Little Big Town debuted the song on their 2016 album “The Breaker.” In 2017, “Better Man” won Song of the Year at the Country Music Awards.
On its opening day, 'Red (Taylor's Version)' became the most-streamed album in a day by a female, with more than 90.8 million global streams, Spotify confirmed with Billboard. (Provided/Republic Records)
Swift’s version of “Better Man” is the perfect example of the undertone of country carrying through the instrumentals. The songwriting lyrical genius that she is sealed the deal with “You would have been the one if you were a better man.” The song that has been the most anticipated is “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).” Swift even awarded her fans with a 15 minute short film starring Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink. Swift adds new lyrics in her version, including the F word, which isn’t anything new if you’ve listened to Swift’s “Folklore” album. These new lyrics expose
absolute emotional chaos that I know her fans will appreciate. Swift’s version of “Red” delivers the upgraded version of her previous album and more. It delivers an answer for the emotions involved in both spoken and unspoken relationships we cannot find words to describe, along with a tone and beat that makes it enjoyable to listen and understand in our own perceptions. “Red (Taylor’s Version)” is available on iTunes and can be streamed on multiple platforms.
'Clifford' fetches family fun in new adaptation Christopher Conner Contributing Writer
If you want to enjoy a family-friendly movie that is full of a different kind of action than you find in recent action films, then you will enjoy “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Based on the beloved book series by Norman Bridwell, who is represented in the movie by the character Bridwell, the film is fun and a change from all the action and thriller movies released recently. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is about a girl, Emily Elizabeth, who is trying to fit in at school and not really succeeding. Emily and her uncle visit a tent in the park, where Emily finds a red puppy, whom she names Clifford. After Emily brings Clifford home, she and Clifford are lying in bed, and Emily tells Clifford that she wishes they were both bigger and stronger, so they would be safe in the world. When Emily wakes up the next morning, Clifford has grown into a big dog.
'Clifford the Big Red Dog' is a family-friendly movie that will appeal to many viewers. (Provided/Paramount Pictures via AP)
SPOILERS Clifford is all alone in the city after his family was taken by dog catchers. After Emily and her uncle go into
Bridwell’s tent to look at the animals, she finds Clifford. Emily learns that Clifford snuck inside her backpack. Emily and her uncle Casey, as well as people in their neighborhood try
to keep Clifford safe from a scientist named Zach Tiernan, who runs a company named Lyfegro, and wants to figure out how Clifford got so big because his company is participating in experiments in growing large amounts of food. The company Lyfegro is an example of how science can be both beneficial and dangerous. Lyfegro produces animals, such as two-headed sheep. Adults might find this storyline interesting because it shows the dangers of science and messing with the natural world. Clifford is a well-meaning dog in this movie, just like he is in the book series, and saves a man’s life. Clifford still loves to run and play fetch just like any dog. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is heartwarming if you love movies about dogs and their owners doing cute and amazing things. Both children and adults would definitely enjoy watching this. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is a fun retelling of the Clifford books.
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UCO unveils veterans statue who pass by realize that it represents hope and dreams and the potential of a successful future.”
Keely Sanchez Contributing Writer
UCO unveiled the new veterans memorial statue in Plunkett Park as a dedication to past, present and future military-connected students last week. The statue features two UCO students who are veterans who died during combat. The first is 2nd Lt. Jared Ewy of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and Sgt. Ryan Wood of the Army’s First Infantry Division, 26th Battalion. “It is our privilege to say thank you to all America’s veterans, and especially two veterans very special to UCO who made the ultimate sacrifice, Jared Ewy and Ryan Wood. We want to let them know we appreciate their service and honor them,” said Tom McShane, director of the veterans program. Many military members from different branches were in attendance. Family members and friends of Ewy and Wood had a designated area reserved for them by the UCO veterans program. Two of the family members shared words at the unveiling. All attendees were asked to join in a moment of silent reflection as the
‘Thank-Ful’ meal on a mission
“The statue is a way for UCO to recognize and commemorate student veterans, past and future,” McShane said. “The process of getting this statue started about 5 years ago and it was the work of many staff, past and present, that came together to make this happen.” UCO Veterans Day commemoration began with a reception for all UCO veterans and a formal Veterans Day event, followed by the statue unveiling and viewing. The VetHERO Center held an open house reception afterward for any UCO Veterans and family members. UCO unveils veterans memorial statue. (The Vista/ Keely Sanchez)
statue was unveiled. “I want to thank the entire university,” said Candice Wood Bunce, Ryan Wood’s sister. ‘This was my alma mater. They started this process years ago, and we are so excited to finally see it. This statue isn’t just a representation of what was, but a representation of a new life. We hope that all
The VetHERO Center on the UCO campus offers services and aid to those who are active in the military or are veterans as well as children and spouses of military members. Many scholarships are offered through the VetHERO Center. For information regarding their services, visit VetHERO on the UCO website or email vethero@uco.edu.
UCO makes it to GRAMMY nominations Cameron Foral
Contributing Writer
Six UCO fine arts and design faculty members were nominated for the first round nominations of the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 5. Sallie Pollack, Tess Remy-Schumacher, Patrick Conlon, Nick Ley, Dawn Lindblade-Evans, and Derek Brown were all considered for the first round. Pollack is the associate professor of collaborative piano, Remy-Schumacher is a professor in the music department and the general coordinator of the Brisch Center Historical Performance, and Lindblade-Evans is a professor in the music department and teaches Clarinet Pro Workshops. These three are in the running for best music video. Conlon is the assistant director of the UCO Academy of Contemporary Music, and is in the first round nominations for best nonclassical engineered album. He is also in the running for best alternative album with “Cube of Light.” Ley and Brown are both members of ‘The Flaming Lips’ from Oklahoma City. Ley is the program director
Veterans/GRAMMYS/Dining
UCO prepares for a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday. (Provided/Ayers Kitchen)
Aaron Gelvin Contributing Writer
UCO and food service partner, Chartwells, will host their first ever “Thank-Ful” meal at 11 a.m. on Thursday in Ayers Kitchen. This meal focuses on celebrating togetherness, expressing gratitude, and giving back to the UCO and Edmond communities according to the promotion. The Thanksgiving dinner will feature turkey, stuffing, baked macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, and cranberry crumble, among other holiday classics. According to UCO Chartwells Marketing Manager Caroline Vaught, UCO students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend, as well as anyone in the Edmond community. Vaught expects to see 350 400 guests at the event. “A simple swipe into Ayers Kitchen will give you full access to our event,” said Vaught. “If you are not a meal plan holder, Ayers Kitchen also accepts cash, credit, and debit.”
Six UCO Fine Arts professors made it to the first round of nominations for the 64th Annual GRAMMYS. The “First Round GRAMMY Voting,” which determines the nominees for the annual GRAMMY Awards ran Friday, Oct. 22, to Friday, Nov. 5. Final round nominations voting will run from Dec. 6 to Jan. 5, 2022 for the 2022 GRAMMYS taking place on Jan. 31, 2022. (Provided/Grammys)
at ACM@UCO, and Brown is the manager of the Business Development Center at the same place. The band is considered for best alternative album, best rock song, best rock performance, and best nonclassical engineered album. There are three rounds of nomination voting for the 64th Annual
GRAMMYS. The first round of voting ran on Oct. 22 to Nov. 5. Those who made it to the second round of voting will be announced on Nov. 23 and move to the final rounds of nomination voting running Dec. 6 to Jan. 5, 2022. The GRAMMY awards will telecast on Jan. 31, 2022 for GRAMMY Award Winners.
The event has been planned with four components in mind according to Vaught. They are: Hosting a Friendsgiving meal, fighting food insecurity on campus and in the community, giving thanks and spreading positivity, and creating awareness and excitement, along with gaining feedback and tracking event successes. “We want to welcome students back in a memorable way, spread joy throughout the year, and connect campus life with joyful moments centered around food,” said Vaught.
Basketball/Football
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Basketball dominates Hamilton Fieldhouse
No. 2 Isaiah Wade wins the jump against Bubba Furlong, kickstarting a winning game against Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Friday. (The Vista/Graycee Hubbard)
No. 15 Alayzha Knapp hustles during Friday’s winning game against Northwestern Oklahoma State University. (The Vista/Sierra Perkins)
No. 12 Rory Geer jumps for the ball during Friday’s game against Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Lady Bronchos won 79-48. (The Vista/Sierra Perkins)
No. 14 Callen Haydon and no. 24 Jaden Wells play offense against Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Bronchos won 78-68.(The Vista/Graycee Hubbard)
Football falls short in final game of the season Jaden Ford
Contributing Writer
The UCO football team lost its final game of the season, 30-29, in Warrensburg, Missouri, at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field against the Central Missouri Mules. The Mules scored first. Then the Bronchos answered with a fake field goal coming from kicker Alex Quevedo running in an 8-yard touchdown. At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied 7-7. The Mules’ second possession of the quarter ended with a 27-yard field goal attempt from kicker Chris Diddle, making the score 10-7 with 9:35 left in the second. After a three and out from the Bronchos, the Mules then scored on a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Logan Twehous putting the
Mules ahead 17-7. The Bronchos’ offense struggled in the first half, failing to score any points in the second quarter. Central Missouri went into halftime leading 20-7 after a 40-yard field goal attempt from Diddle. On the Bronchos’ second possession of the half, quarterback Stephon Brown scored on a 4-yard touchdown run, making the score 2014. On the following drive, the Mules went three and out, giving the ball back to the Bronchos’ offense, who then scored from another rushing touchdown by Brown giving UCO their first lead of the game 21-20. On Central Missouri’s first drive of the fourth quarter, the Broncho defense was playing strong and kept the Mules out of the end zone again, only allowing a 32-yard field goal
attempt from Diddle giving Central Missouri the lead again 23-21. With five minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Brown scored his third rushing touchdown of the day on a 1-yard attempt to make the score 29-23. On the following drive, Central Missouri’s Twehous threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jared Bubak giving the Mule’s a 30-29 lead with 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter. On the last possession of the game, the Bronchos moved the ball into field goal range, giving sixth-year senior Quevedo a 52-yard attempt that he did not make. The Bronchos finished the season with a 4-7 record. On Sunday, UCO announced Nick Bobeck resigned as head coach. See page one for more details.
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Editorial/Animal Shelter
OPINION
The price of insensitivity in a headline Madalyn Nix Editor-in-Chief
On Nov. 9, the McAlester News-Capital, the newspaper located in my hometown of McAlester, Oklahoma, published an online story that caused so much outrage from viewers, it was removed from their Facebook page within a couple of hours. The full story is still available on the McAlester News-Capital’s website. Viewers were quick to flood the comment section with anger and questions of the newspaper’s integrity and ethics involving the deceased. The story’s headline read, “Randy Green, the former McAlester city manager convicted of embezzlement in 2006, died Tuesday after battling COVID-19.” The story proceeded to only talk about Green’s history with the city of McAlester as city manager along with the financial troubles he found himself in, resulting in him serving federal time in prison. Most of the information in this story can be factchecked and proven true. That is not the problem here. The question is if this information is significant enough to be included in the main headline of The headline of a story carries a lot of weight and responsibility. People do not lick on a story unless the headline grabs their interest, but that shouldn’t mean sacrificing sensitivity. (Provided/Pixabay) the announcement of Green’s passing. As a journalist, I understand the importance of We are still in a global pandemic. Over five mil- nity, but this story conflicts with the newspaper’s significant information. Context is important for lion people have died from COVID-19. This was not proud award-winning tradition. readers to understand why specific details about the time to take the opportunity to air out Green’s During this time, compassion and respect for the someone are important to understanding the sig- wrongdoings. The embezzlement information deceased and their family should be of utmost imnificance of the story. Even though the truth can be could’ve been mentioned in the story, but no elab- portance. hard to tell, it is our job to relay such information oration was necessary in the initial breaking news I didn’t personally know Randy Green or his to our readers to give them everything they need to headline of his passing. family. The only thing I knew about Randy before know and give them the opportunity to reach their Time and place; there is a time and place for this the news of his passing was that he was one of my own conclusions. kind of story. Hours after one’s passing is not the grandpa’s customers at his car dealership. The headline of a story carries a lot of weight and right time or place. My thoughts go out to Randy’s family. I hope they responsibility. It is the entire story summarized into Did the story provide factual information? Yes. come to realize that journalists do understand meone sentence. People do not click on a story unless Was this information critical in breaking the news of dia ethics and know right and wrong when handling the headline grabs their interest, but that shouldn’t this man’s passing? I don’t think so. The information these types of stories. Unfortunately, the McAlester mean sacrificing sensitivity. In this case, the sen- the story was almost entirely based on had nothing News-Capital recently failed to demonstrate that tence should’ve been “Randy Green, the former to do with the reasons behind Green’s passing. sensitivity. McAlester city manager, died Tuesday after battling The McAlester News-Capital and their staff have Rest in peace, Randy Green. COVID-19.” received numerous awards in serving the commu-
Pandemic results in overcrowded animal shelters Logan Gassett
Contributing Writer
The Edmond Animal Shelter has been assisting animal facilities within Edmond and Oklahoma City due to a high number of animals returned since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelters outside of the Edmond radius are past capacity. “The primary concern is people adopting animals and then realizing they may be a lot busier and have a lot more going on then what they originally had... For someone that comes in and adopts an animal, they could have a life change within days or a week and then they have a difficult time finding someone to take care of that animal,” Director of the Edmond Animal Shelter, Kenny Stevenson, said. Stevenson is one of the metro supervisors and they meet quarterly. The biggest discussion currently is how many returns they are dealing with and the upcoming holiday season. The city of Edmond
absorbs some of the returned animals from shelters outside of the metro, which influenced the Edmond shelter’s numbers. The shelter receives a high influx of animals in July through September. In an effort to decrease the numbers, free adoptions and giveaways were offered. Because the shelter only takes in animals that are neutered, a number of the pets that are not suitable for adoption are taken to private organizations or placed in foster homes. The Edmond Animal Shelter is in need of volunteers to walk and play with the animals as well as foster parents for the foster program, which was also affected by the pandemic. Animals who are available for fostering have special conditions that require space away from the other animals at the shelter. Wet cat food donations are also a need at the clinic. Those interested in volunteering or fostering an animal can call director Kenny Stevenson at (405) 216-7615.
Animals are being returned to shelters, causing an overcrowding issue. (Provided/Edmond Animal Shelter)