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Friday, January 28, 2005

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NEWS Briefly Speaking...

Poetry at Rose

The annual production of Poetry at Rose will be held Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre. Faculty members Claudia Buckmaster, Karen Holt, Dr. Terry Britton, Dr. James Hochtritt, Carol Davis Koss and Carl Sennhenn will be sharing selections of poetry they have written. The event will also have musical guests and the Axley Creative Writing Awards will be presented at this time. The winners of the award will also read. Complimentary refreshments will be given afterwards. The event is free of charge and everyone is invited to attend.

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Winter Attire Needed

The Defenders of Dreams Heritage Center along with the Oklahoma Guard and Reserve members serving in Afghanistan, as well as the Oklahoma Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars have organized a project to collect winter caps, gloves and scarves for needy Afghans.

RSC is participating in the project by using the Student Center as a collection point. The items can be donated until collection Feb. 3. Coats and other heavy winter items will not be accepted due to shipment problems and costs.

RSC Soccer Club Tryouts

Soccer Club tryouts will be held Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4 from 3-5 p.m. The tryouts will be held at the soccer fields located next to the tennis courts on the north side of campus. For more information, contact the club’s captains, Kooroush Azartash at 476-6648 or persian_ prince10@hotmail.com or Steven Cash at 226-5003.

Heart Fair 2005

The annual Heart Fair sponsored by RSC and the Midwest Regional Medical Center will be held Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The fair will be held in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation building and a children’s fair will be held in the Student Center. The fair provides free health checks and information to RSC students, faculty and staff, as well as those in the community.

Fundraiser for Oklahoma American Heart Association

Donations to help fund research for the Oklahoma American Heart Association for women who suffer from heart attack and stroke will be held through Feb. 4. Several categories are available to donate, including a red dress competition, which will be held in the Student Center from 12-1:30 p.m. Feb. 10.

Club members can also become involved by purchasing Red Dress pins for $5, Live and Learn red wristbands for $2 or tickets to the Red Dress Luncheon, which includes a pin, for $10. They may also sponsor a contestant in the Red Dress Contest, which is made up of five separate categories. The contest costs $15 for each contestant. Club members will receive points based on how many purchases they make.

For more information on club events, contact Towry Barnard at 733-7376 or on other ways to donate and how to make a donation, contact Liz Brown at 733-7353.

Astronomy Lecture

RSC will host, as a segment of the American Astronomical Society Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Series, Astronomer Mary Kay Hemenway. Hemenway will speak Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Tom Steed Center Auditorium. She will be discussing the history of astronomy and Galileo’s conflict with the church and its effect on the future of science. For more information, contact Professor Chad Ellington at 733-7964 or cellington@rose. edu.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Club Guest Speaker

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Club will be having a guest speaker from OG&E attend their Feb. 11 meeting at 2 p.m. The speaker will discuss several ways to reduce costs, among other related topics. The meeting will be held in the Science and Math building, Room 110. Anyone interested is invited to join. For more information, contact advisors Nancy Graham at 733-7559 or Toni Castillo at 733-6323 or the club’s president, Tina Singleton, at 391-6797.

Applications for Miss Black Rose State

The deadline to enter in the Miss Black Rose State College 2005 pageant is Feb. 18. No previous experience is required in order to enter, simply pick up an application at the Student Activities Office in the Student Center. For more information, call 733-7376.

Lost and Found

Some money was found on campus last week, please call Dennis at 570-6781 to identify.

Writing Lab Hours

Students who need help writing can visit the on-campus lab or the online lab. The writing lab is located in the Humanities building, Room 104 and is open Monday and Wednesday from 12-4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. for the first eight weeks of the semester. The second eight weeks, the lab will be open Monday and Wednesday from 12-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. To visit the online lab go to www.rose.edu, go to Current Students, more ..., click on Humanities under Academics, then click on Writing Center on the left. For more information, call Sandra Keneda at 733-7384 or 733-6216.

Vol. XXXIV Issue 14 January 28, 2005

Elections in Iraq first since Hussein Country, world prepare for regime change

Bryan Trude News Editor Iraq will be holding its elections on Jan. 30. These elections are the first free elections since Saddam Husseinʼs Baathist regime took power in 1979.

The elections will be held to select 275 members for the transitional Iraqi Assembly, who will then select the Iraqi President and two deputy presidents. This assembly will also be charged with drafting the new Iraq Constitution.

John Nazemi, Professor of Political Science and Foreign Affairs at RSC, presents a more tempered view of the election. “[The election] will not bring stability to Iraq as long as the U.S. remains an occupying force,” said Nazemi. “Iraqis do not want to be subjected to colonial power, and resist what they view as United States occupation.”

Back in the United States, Iraqi expatriates have begun to register for the vote. Expatriates have been able to register for the election in or near Detroit, Mich.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Nashville, Tenn.; Chicago, Ill.; and Washington D.C. from Jan. 17 to Jan. 23.

Current or former Iraqi citizens who are 18 or older are eligible to register. Officials estimate that 1 million Iraqis outside of Iraq will register to vote in the United States, Australia, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Iran, the Netherlands, Syria, Turkey, Jordan, France, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates.

The out-of-country voting was authorized in November by the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, and is being organized by the nongovernmental International

Photo courtesy of DIGITAL VIDEO AND IMAGERY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM and Sgt. ANTONIETA RICO

A representative from Oklahoma City University will be in the Student Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the following Wednesdays: Feb. 2, March 2, April 6 and May 4.

Rose State College 6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110

A shy little Iraqi girl peeks out from behind the doors of the Qadisya Institute for Special Needs in Baghdad.

Organization of Migration.

“Iʼm really excited about being able to vote,” said Rastgo Hawrami, a Kurdish Iraqi who attends Vanderbilt University according to CNN.com. “I was so scared in Iraq. We did not have a choice. We now have a great opportunity here.”

“This is the moment when Iraqis will put their stamp on the democracy,” said Abdulrasul al-Hayder, a former university professor in Iraq according to CNN.com. “Weʼve been waiting so many years.”

“Shia Muslims like to see the elections be held,” said Nazemi. “As the majority in Iraq, they never had any real

power, and view the election as a great opportunity. However, they expect the United States to pack up and leave after the election.”

In Iraq, concerns are high about security for the elections. U.S. officials expect insurgent attacks to continue to become more frequent in the days leading up to the election. The Iraqi Islamic Party, a leading voice of Iraqʼs Sunni Muslim minority, pulled out of the elections due to security concerns.

“The election will just complicate things, since the Sunnis are boycotting the election and view the candidates as

American puppets similar to Afghanistanʼs Hamid Karzai,” said Nazemi. “I think the election will result in an Iraqi civil war. Sunnis against Shiites and Americans.”

“However, RSC can do a lot by providing moral support, compassion and understanding,” said Nazemi. “RSC has a good opportunity to make a good impact on Middle Eastern students, make RSC a good name for accepting, supporting and understanding the youth of the Middle East.”

(For RSC studentsʼ opinions on the elections, see page 4.)

can be as easy as logging on to the Internet and having the patience to fill out some information.

At FastWeb.com, students are able to search over 600,000 scholarships. FastWeb is a free service provided to help high school and college students find legitimate scholarships to help with the various college fees such as tuition and books.

Many of the scholarships come in the form of cash given to the student to be used however they feel necessary.

To become a user of FastWeb, students must first set up an account. A person will then be guided through a registration

process and be asked to enter a user name and password.

The user name is basically the e-mail address of the user and the password is a simple word of at least six characters.

The registration process is a series of questions about the individual. The site asks for grade point average, academic standing, interests and disabilities to find out what scholarships a person is eligible to receive.

If a student wishes to receive information about military service, there is a box to check that will then take the student to a survey to find out which branch of military they would best be suited for.

To avoid being bombarded by e-mails every day, be sure to check the “no” box when the form asks about receiving further information.

All in all, FastWeb.com is a site for enrolled and prospective students to receive every type of information needed to choose the right scholarships.

Tips on how to avoid the scholarship scams and also tips on applying for financial aid and scholarships alike are given on the site as well. Any student interested in obtaining a little extra money for school may want to check out FastWeb.

provide contact information upon request.

6. Unsolicited scholarships: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, itʼs most likely a scam.

7. Pressure tactics: Do not allow yourself to be pressured into applying for a scholarship, especially if the sponsor is asking for money up front.

8. Claims of exclusive scholarships: Sponsors do not make their scholarships available through only one service.

9. Sponsor goes out of their way to sound “official”: Scammers sometimes use official-sounding

words like “national,” “education” or “federal” or they display an official-looking seal to fool you into thinking they are legit. Check with your school if you question a scholarship providerʼs legitimacy.

10. Your questions are not answered directly: If you cannot get a straight answer from a sponsor regarding their application, what will be done with your information or other requests, proceed with caution. *Tips courtesy of FastWeb (www.fastweb.com)

Scholarship searching made simple

Heath Sitton Sports Editor Most college students could use some help when it comes to money. Many students seek out scholarships to assist with school fees. An abundance of scholarships are available for college students in good academic standing.

Some students find it important to apply for scholarships and financial aid as “you donʼt want to waste money when you can get help,” said Matt Lerma, theatre major.

Many of these scholarships are legitimate awards to help out deserving students. However, there are many people around scamming students out of the money they deserve.

“Most importantly,” said Dean Fisher, associate vice president of enrollment management, “students need to be aware that they need not pay a fee to obtain a scholarship.”

Aside from the scams, there are helpful organizations out there to help students find the right scholarships for themselves. Information about scholarships can be found in the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Building and other individual departments on campus.

However, one of the best ways to search for scholarships

1. Fees: You should not have to pay fees to search for or receive scholarships. The only fees you should pay are for postage stamps.

2. Credit card or bank account information: You should never give out credit card or bank account information.

3. Scholarship guarantee: No one can guarantee you will win a scholarship.

4. No work involved: You cannot avoid putting in time to fill out a scholarship application.

5. No contact information: Legitimate sponsors should

Signs of Scholarship Scams

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National Guard bill to be brought before the House of Representatives buildings and facilities for public use.

Previously, the law only allowed the Guard to lease out use of armories.

To finish, the bill would designate selected Guard units as emergency vehicles to facilitate the Guardʼs assistance to civil and state authorities.

“We are trying to update the statutes to correspond with current changes and requirements in federal law,” said Mannes in a Jan. 14 press release. “[We are also trying to] force protection and also to create some uniformity within the National Guard in this state.” “[The bill] would offer more protection for soldiers and their families when the soldiers are deployed,” said Colonel Henry Scully of the Oklahoma National Guard.

“It will also enhance the capabilities and performance of the Oklahoma National Guard.”

Calvey, the primary author of the bill, is also a first lieutenant in the 45th Infantry Brigade of the Oklahoma City National Guard.

“The Oklahoma National Guard serves out state and nation in so many ways, from the recent deployment to Afghanistan, to disaster relief efforts, to Youth Academies,” said Calvey in the Jan. 14 press release. “[The bill] will enable the Guard to continue these duties and improve its already distinguished record of service.”

Photo by GINNIE ESCOBEDO

Photo by KENNETH BEACHLER

Supporters march to commemorate King

Nathan Acree, a Business building computer lab employee, takes advantage of a quiet moment in the lab to check the RSC Web site. Acree is one of many students employed on campus through the Federal Work-Study Program.

Erin Waltman Assistant Editor College students are infamous for never having enough money, so getting a good job becomes an important part of almost all college educations.

For some students, the option to work on campus is a welcome change.

Most college students want an opportunity to make money while at the same time conserving as much money as possible.

One of the simplest ways for students attending classes at RSC to do this would be to get a job on campus, thus ensuring that they could save on gas money and stay close to the college, making it easier for them to get to class on time.

“I decided to get a job on campus because of the travel issue,” said Paige Walker, liberal studies major. “I knew it would be easier for me to work at the school because I already spend most of my day here for classes. Being able to work on campus saves me money on gas and keeps down the number of miles I have to travel.”

Students working on campus also have the knowledge that they will be working 20-hour weeks and that they will not have to scramble to get out of class and get to a job that can be hours away from the campus.

“I can go to work right after class,” said Sarah Michels, anthropology major. “[The Learning Resources Center is] flexible with my hours, and I am guaranteed 20 hours a week.”

Students with jobs on campus work in a variety of settings. The list of positions and places that students can apply

to work in or for include clerical, custodial, maintenance, food services, tutor, computer, Learning Resources Center, Child Development Laboratory Center, RSC bookstore, pool, 15th Street News, Aquatics and lab assistant.

“I have worked for the college for a little over one year,” Walker said. “I worked in the Testing Center in the Student Services Building for 11 months. I recently transferred; I now work in Student Activities and have been here for three months.”

Each of the different areas on campus set the pay per hour for employees and each area offers the student working there a cornucopia of different experiences.

For example, students who work in the LRC may be asked to open or close their area, work at the desk checking items in or out or work in the Audiovisual area with the videos students have to view for classes. Students who work in the CDLC or bookstore would have very different experiences.

“Applications may be requested by contacting the Personnel Services/Affirmative Action Office by e-mail, telephone, mail, walk in or you may print them out on your computer,” reports the RSC Web site (www.rose. edu/facultystaff/jobs). “Your application will remain active for a period of one year from the date received by this office. This period may be extended by your request.”

As with all applications for employment, the student applying must provide educa-

Devin Horst Photographer Dr. Ronald A. Greenfield, a leading expert on Bioterrorism, visited the RSC campus Friday, Jan. 19, to make a presentation to Tinker Air Force Base personnel and students of all majors at RSC. The presentation was entitled “Agents and Overview of Bioterrorism.”

The lecture featured the biological and chemical weapons that would likely be used in the case of a terrorist attack.

Biological Warfare is the use of microorganisms or toxins from living organisms to produce death or disease in humans and animals.

Greenfield discussed the deadly properties of many potential BioWarfare agents, including the environmental constraints and the accompanying epidemic syndromes to be recognized in the case of an outbreak.

Students were shown several potential routes of infection and the stages of pathogenesis or how a disease grows while inside the body.

Various ways for biological agents to enter the human body include through the mucus membranes in the eyes, nose and mouth, through open wounds in the skin or

openings is not maintained at this time. Students need to check their area(s) of interest on campus or specify an area on the application form,” the RSC Web site reported.

Students who hope to work under the Federal Work-Study program can find out if they qualify by going to the Office of Financial Aid in the Student Services Building, Room 200.

Students must first apply for work-study before they apply for a job on campus.

All RSC employees are paid only once a month (on the 10th of every month for

work-study and on the 30th of every month for part time/ hourly) and student employees do not get raises.

Working on campus can give students a chance to feel like a bigger part of the RSC family.

“You get to get involved,” said Walker. “You make connections that help you get up in the world. Also, I love it! It is a great atmosphere and the people are great.”

“I try to get my friends to work on campus all the time,” Michels said. “It really is great. This is the first job of mine that I actually like.”

Students interested in applying to work on campus are encouraged to pick up an application for employment.

Positions go quickly, so students are cautioned to apply early in the semester to better their chances for getting hired.

“Each semester, we employ about 150 students on campus through the Federal Work-Study Program,” said Dean Fisher, associate vice president of enrollment management. “However, rigtht now we are at capacity for that program. So, there are not current [employment] opportunities. Students can certainly apply for financial aid for 2005-2006 with the [Free Application for Federal Student Aid] to be considered for next year.”

through the lungs.

The presentation also displayed the impact of a widespread release and the necessary steps for response and prevention.

Pictured above with Greenfield is the Clinical Lab Technology Program Director Evelyn Paxton. Paxton organizes the bi-monthly seminars

which are open to anyone who wishes to attend.

The next seminar, with the topic “Radiological Terrorism,” will be held in March.

The exact date of the “Radiological Terrorism” lecture, the next in the series, will be announced at a later date.

tional and occupational training, past work experience, and three references.

Students must also indicate on the application what position or positions in which they are interested.

Once the application is completed, it is turned in to the Personnel Office.

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King, the son of an Atlanta minister, is widely recognized as the universal leader of the African-American civil rights movement.

King was also a minister, an author, father of four children with his wife, Coretta Scott King, winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, and a doctorate holder in Systematic Theology.

King, who was arrested twice during his campaigning for civil rights, was killed April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn.

“Dr. King was very inspired, committed to his cause,” said Dr. Shenethia Manuel, RSCʼs presidential advisor on intercultural communication and education. “[Thanks to Dr. King,] we are closer to equality, but not as close as we should be … Open your being to others who are different than you.”

Photo by DEVIN HORST

Bryan Trude News Editor To mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, RSCʼs Black Student Association held a march down the streets of Midwest City on Jan. 17.

The march was held in conjunction with a breakfast hosted by RSC, the city of Midwest City, Midwest Regional Medical Center, the Hospital Authority, Larkin Engineering, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Data Monitoring and the Reed Conference Center.

The combined events drew a crowd of more that 550 people from various sectors of the community.

People of varying spiritual and ethnic backgrounds came together to celebrate the life and work of King.

The keynote speaker, Rev. M.L. Jemison, delivered a thought-provoking message to the attendees at the

Campus jobs a viable choice

Photo by KENNETH BEACHLER

Bryan Trude News Editor A new bill will be brought to the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives this session.

The bill, which was crafted

by Rep. Kevin Calvey, RDel City, and Captain Mike Mannes, staff judge advocate for the Oklahoma National Guard, serves four purposes to bring state law into line with recently revised federal Guard laws and Guard activities.

First, the bill would allow “state military reservations” to be created under Guard control.

This would allow certain federal properties to be put under Guard control, and allow the adjutant general of the Guard to set guidelines for its use, as well as all persons on the property. This would allow military regulations to be enforced for all people on Guard facilities.

Second, the bill would rename the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940 into the “Service Membersʼ Relief Act,” extending certain protections and privileges to Guard members, as well as legal protections.

One result of this would be that Guard members would have a broader ability to obtain a stay of proceedings when on active duty for either the state or federal government.

Third, the bill would allow the Guard to lease out their

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Saturday

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• Hall of Fame dance recital at 8 a.m. (CC-PAT) • Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 9 a.m.

(TSC Auditorium and various rooms)

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• Encore Dance Recital at 8 a.m. (CC-PAT) • Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 9 a.m.

(TSC Auditorium and various rooms) • Miss Black RSC orientation and rehearsal at 1 p.m. (MDR)

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• Rotary of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (RR) • American Cancer Society Team Captain meeting at 5:30 p.m. (RR)

PRESIDENT’S DAY

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• Republicans Club meeting at 2:30 p.m. (SC123) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Carl Albert at 6 p.m.

(HPER100) • Toastmasters International Club meeting at 6 p.m. (SC123) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Carl Albert at 7 .m. (away @ Poteau, Okla.)

VALENTINE’S DAY

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ADM-RCR - Administration building, Regents’ Conference Room CC-PAT - Communications Center - Performing Arts Theatre FdR - Founders Room FL - Faculty Lounge FR - Fountain Room HBAT - H.B. Atkinson Theatre HPER - Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building HSA - Health Sciences Annex

LRC - Learning Resources Center MDR - Main Dining Room RR - Raider Room SC - Student Center SM - Science and Math Building SSB - Student Services Building TSC - Tom Steed Center TTR - Tinker Terrace Room

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• OSU Booth at 11 a.m. (SC Lobby) • American Indian Assoc. meeting at 12 p.m. (SC123) • Del City Kiwanis meeting at 12 p.m. (RR) • MWC Optimist Club meeting at 12 p.m. (FR) • Eating Disorders workshop at 12:30 p.m. (TTR) • International Students Club meeting at 1:15 p.m. (SC123) • Chess Club meeting at 3 p.m. (East end of MDR) • TEACH Club meeting at 4:30 p.m. (SC123)

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• Talent Club meeting at 11 a.m. (SC123) • RSC Baseball vs. Northern-Tonkawa at 1 p.m. (RSC Athletic Field) • Student Senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • American Association of University Women meeting at 7 p.m.

(FR)

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• Kiwanis of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (TTR) • Society of Military Engineers luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (RR) • RSC Baseball vs. Redlands at 2 p.m. (away @ El Reno, Okla.)

• RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Northern-Tonkawa at 6 p.m.

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• Hall of Fame dance recital at 8 a.m. (CC-PAT) • Hall of Fame dance recital at 8 a.m. (CC-PAT) • President’s Council meeting at 9 a.m. (ADM204-RCR) • RSC Baseball vs. Murray at 1 p.m. (RSC Athletic Field) • PARENTS Club meeting at 2 p.m. (SM110) • RSC Women’s Basketball Region 2 Playoffs (time • Black Students Assoc. meeting at 3 p.m. (SC123) and location to be announced) • United Faith Outreach Church of God and Christ Banquet at 6 p.m. (RR)

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• Encore Dance Recital at 8 a.m. (CC-PAT) • RSC Baseball vs. Brookhaven at 1 p.m. (away at Dallas, Texas) • RSC Women’s Softball at Cowtown Tourney (time to be announced - away @ Ft. Worth, Texas) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. North Arkansas at 3 p.m. (HPER100) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. North Arkansas at 5 p.m. (HPER100) • Encore Dance Recital at 8 a.m. (CC-PAT) • President’s Council meeting at 9 a.m. (ADM204-RCR) • RSC Women’s Softball at Cowtown Tourney (time to be announced - away @ Ft. Worth, Texas) • Delquest Graduation at 2 p.m. (MDR) • Phi Theta Kappa meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123)

• “Little Mermaid” Children’s Theater at 10 a.m. (CC-PAT) • Kiwanis of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (TTR) • RSC Baseball vs. Western at 1 p.m. (RSC Athletic Field) • Oklahoma County Dental workshop at 6 p.m. (TSC Auditorium) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Clarendon at 6 p.m. (away @ Clarendon, Texas) • Crest Baptist Church Valentine’s Banquet at 6:30 p.m.

(TTR)

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• TAFB Negotiation Skills workshop at 7:30 a.m. (TSC Auditorium) • American Indian Assoc. meeting at 12 p.m. (SC123) • Del City Kiwanis meeting at 12 p.m. (RR) • MWC Optimist Club meeting at 12 p.m. (FR) • International Students Club meeting at 1:15 p.m. (SC123) • Chess Club meeting at 3 p.m. (East end of MDR) • Delquest workshop at 4 p.m. (TTR) • Delquest dinner at 6 p.m. (RR)

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• FERS Retirement workshop at 8 a.m. (TSC Auditorium) • Health Science Information sessions at 8 a.m. (RR, West end of MDR, FR, TTR) • “Harriet Tubman” Children’s Theater at 10 a.m. (CC-PAT) • TALENT Club meeting at 11 a.m. (SC123) • RSC Women’s Softball vs. Cowley County at 1 p.m. (Del City High softball field) • Student Senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • Zonta banquet at 6:30 p.m. (TTR)

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• CSRS Retirement workshop at 8 a.m. (TSC Auditorium) • Rotary of MWC luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (MDR) • Edmond Quilt Guild workshop at 6 p.m. (TSC Auditorium)

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• Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 9 a.m.

(TSC Auditorium and various rooms)

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• Home School conference at 8 a.m. (TTR, FR, FL) • RSC Baseball vs. Murray at 1 p.m. (away @ • President’s Council meeting at 9 a.m. (ADM204 Tishomingo, Okla.)

RCR) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Redlands at 6 p.m.

• Home School Conference luncheon at 12 p.m. (West (HPER100) end of MDR) • PARENTS Club meeting at 2 p.m. (SM110) • Phi Theta Kappa meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • Black Students Assoc. meeting at 3 p.m. (SC123)

• CLT Club meeting at 11:15 a.m. (HE201) • Kiwanis of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (TTR) • Red Dress Day luncheon at 12 p.m. (West end of MDR) • Abled Disabled Club meeting at 12:30 p.m. (SC123) • RSC Baseball vs. Redlands at 2 p.m. (RSC Athletic Field) • RSC Women’s Softball vs. Hillsdale at 2 p.m. (away @ Moore, Okla.)

• RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Rhema Bible at 6 p.m. (away @ Tulsa, Okla.)

• First Christian Church CMF Sweetheart Banquet at 6:30 p.m.

(RR) • Big Teepee meeting at 7 p.m. (FR) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Connors at 8 p.m. (HPER100)

• Heart Fair at 9 a.m. (MDR and HPER100) • DEQ testing at 8 a.m. (TSC Auditorium) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Western at 2 p.m.

• Storage for Heart Fair from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (SC123) • President’s Council meeting at 9 a.m. (ADM204 (away @ Altus, Okla.)

• RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Western at 4 p.m.

RCR) • Phi Theta Kappa meeting at 2 p.m. (location to be an- (away @ Altus, Okla.) nounced)

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• TAFB Mission Driven Mentoring workshop at 7 a.m. (TSC Auditorium) • Kiwanis of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (TTR) • Rotary of MWC Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. (FR) • Finish What You Start at 12 p.m. (CC - PAT) (Info: 7337688) • RSC Women’s Softball vs. Vernon, Texas at 1 p.m. (Del City High softball field)

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Thursday

• OSU booth at 11 a.m. (SC Lobby) • American Indian Assoc. meeting at 12 p.m. (SC123) • Black History Month video at 12 p.m. (DR) • Del City Kiwanis meeting at 12 p.m. (RR) • MWC Optimist Club meeting at 12 p.m. (FR) • International Students Club meeting at 1:15 p.m. (SC123) • Chess Club meeting at 3 p.m. (East end of MDR) • TEACH Club meeting at 4:30 p.m. (SC123)

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• OCC Transportation workshop at 9 a.m. (TSC Auditorium) • Mu Rho Alpha Club meeting at 11 a.m. (HSA138) • OKC Economic Round Table luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (TTR) • American Indian Assoc. meeting at 12 p.m. (SC123) • Black History Month video at 12 p.m. (FR) • Del City Kiwanis and MWC Optimist meetings at 12 p.m. (RR) • International Students Club meeting at 1:15 p.m. (SC123) • Chess Club meeting at 3 p.m. (East end of MDR)

Wednesday

• Small Business Endowment Committee meeting and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. (TTR) • Inventor’s Fair at 8 a.m. (CC Lobby) (Info: 736-0313) • TALENT Club meeting at 11 a.m. (SC123) • National Defense Transportation Association luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (TTR) • Black History Month Hip Hop Culture Day at 12 p.m. (MDR) • RSC Women’s Softball vs. UCO at 1 p.m. (Del City High softball field) • Student Senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123)

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• RSC Foundation breakfast at 7:30 a.m. (RR) • TALENT Club meeting at 11 a.m. (SC123) • Management Principals Graduation luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (RR) • Black History Month opening ceremony at 12 p.m. (MDR) • Student Senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • Oklahoma County Sheriffs’ meeting at 6 p.m. (TSC Auditorium)

Tuesday

• Inventor’s Fair at 8 a.m. (CC Lobby) (Info: 736-0313) • Rotary of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (RR) • Finish What You Start workshop at 12:30 p.m. (west end of MDR) • Republicans Club meeting at 2:30 p.m. (SC123) • Mary Kay workshop at 6 p.m. (TTR) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Northern-Tonkawa at 6 p.m. (away @ Tonkawa, Okla.)

• Toastmasters International Club meeting at 6 p.m. (SC123)

RELATIONSHIP WELLNESS MONTH RETURN SHOPPING CARTS TO THE SUPERMARKET MONTH WISE HEALTH CARE CONSUMER MONTH YOUTH LEADERSHIP MONTH

Monday

• Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 9 a.m.

(TSC Auditorium and various rooms)

AMERICAN HEART MONTH BLACK HISTORY MONTH INTERNATIONAL BOOST SELF-ESTEEM LIBRARY LOVERS’ MONTH NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

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Jan. 28, 2005 15th Street News

‘Act your age’ encouraged Darcy Delaney Editor in Chief While sitting in class the other day, from the corner of my eye I noticed something large fling onto the desk next to me.

Not wanting to look alarmed, I turned my head slowly to glance at the object and realized the girl sitting only two feet away from me had her leg draped across the desk.

As if this were not rude enough, the girl then reached forward and pulled off her shoe and began to wiggle her toes, all while the professor was lecturing.

Now, I would never claim to be Miss Manners, but there are just some things people should never do.

Sadly, this has not been the only act of inappropriate classroom behavior I have seen.

Students have also popped their gum, crumpled up paper into balls and thrown them at other students, laughed out loud about throwing the ball at someone else, picked their

noses, talked on their cell phones and have eaten (potato chips, pretzels, candy, etc.) loudly during class time.

I could continue on from there with more bothersome, disruptive actions by students, but most people probably understand the point I am trying to make.

We are college students.

One would not walk into a

Counseling Tip 2 That little voice in your head, your self-talk, works for you or against you. Language is very powerful and all of those negative thoughts you repeat to yourself all day long take their toll. As powerful as those negative thoughts are, the positive thoughts are just as powerful. Drop the negative, focus on the positive and create the life you want.

For more help, contact the RSC counselors at 733-7373 for free confidential assistance.

Student Activities Calendar

Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Student Senate Elections at 2 p.m. (SC123) • Student Senate Inauguration • Black History Day • Intramural Dodge Ball Tournament (tentative) Wednesday, Feb. 2 • Black History Day • Miss Black Rose State Fashion Show at 7 p.m. (MDR) Saturday, Feb. 5 • Student Senate Retreat from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (off campus) Tuesday, Feb 8 – Friday, April 1 • Student Senate Filing begins for Executive Officers Wednesday, Feb. 9 • Black History Day Thursday, Feb. 10 • GO RED DRESS DAY Fashion Show and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (MDR) Thursday, Feb. 17 • VOICE Forum at 6:15 p.m. (RR) Friday, Feb. 18 • Miss Black Rose State application deadline at 5 p.m.

(SC-Student Activities Office) Sunday, Feb. 20 • Miss Black Rose State Orientation from 1-7 p.m. (MDR) Tuesday, Feb. 22 • Black History Month Panel “Men in Higher Education” at 12 p.m. (RR) Thursday, Feb. 24 • Diamond Leadership – Interpersonal Relationships at 12:30 p.m. (location to be announced) (tentative) Friday, Feb. 25 • Student Senate Executive Board Luncheon from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FdR) (tentative) Saturday, Feb. 26 • Miss Black Rose State Rehearsal from 1-5 p.m. (TSC, Rooms 112-114) • Miss Oklahoma Winter Meeting (to be announced) *February calendar courtesy of Student Activities. *See calendar, page 3 for building abbreviations.

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job interview and slam their leg down on the interviewerʼs desk (not if they wanted to get the job). The same respect should be shown at this institution, which should be considered a place of professionalism and order.

Have a little respect for yourself, your professors and your fellow classmates – as well as your school – and stop acting like you are a child. You are in college now – grow up.

Nobody thinks you are funny or cool; they think you are rude and annoying. For those who may laugh at you: they either pity you or are as ignorant as you.

Most students are here to learn. If you are not, please leave.

Sidewalk Talk

by GINNIE ESCOBEDO

“Peace is transit, especially in a hostile environment. It is going to be very difficult to establish any kind of stability.” Andrew Gammill, assistant coordinator of student activities

“I think the elections in Iraq will be coupled with feelings of liberation as well as betrayal.

Everyone would like to believe that things will be better after the elections, but the truth is all it can bring is controversy.” Catherine Rushton, liberal studies major

“What outcome do you think the Iraqi elections “I believe it will bring a more divided country. Itʼs just something that the people over there are not ready for ... [so] there is no sense in forcing outside beliefs on [them]. Theyʼve been ... killing one another for thousands of years; what makes you think theyʼre going to stop now?” Ben Carter, English major

will bring?”

“What I can say is that I believe itʼs going to cause a lot of drama and commotion. Maybe not now, but later it will, because a lot of our soldiers are being killed over in Iraq and right now theyʼre worrying about an election.” Maurice Kelly, criminal justice major

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“I think that the Iraq elections will bring a new window of opportunities for the Iraqis. Of course, there will be conflict because attaining democracy has its risks. I am hopeful for Iraq and for its future.” Paige Walker, liberal studies major

“I think it will build toward a stronger Iraq, and toward happier Iraqi people. I hope it will also strengthen the relationship between Iraq and America.”

Mike McStay, business major

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Jan. 28, 2005 15th Street News

“Hide and Seek” proves unthrilling neighbors, the doors leading the dark rooms, the shady sheriff and Emilyʼs imaginary friend Charlie who seems to be causing trouble all around the house.

When David becomes friends with the recentlydivorced Elizabeth (Elisabeth Shue), Emily grows even angrier.

Popcorn She (with the help Perspective of Charlie) seeks to make her fatherʼs way (Dakota Fanning) loses life miserable. Her new game her mother (Amy Irving) is to make him suffer for letto suicide, her psycholo- ting her mother die.

I wish I could say that the gist father David, (Robert De Niro), moves them to a movie does a good job of rambling house in upstate scaring the audience, but it New York to escape the does not - unless you enjoy memories of the city. Enter the over-used thrills, such as all the thriller movie cliches: cats jumping out of unexpectthe suspicious next-door- ed places and lights going off

Erin Waltman Assistant Editor “Hide and Seek” is the first real throwaway thriller of the year. While I liked most of the actors in the film, the story itself was not that great.

When young Emily Calla-

Columnist shares opinion of best rock ‘n’ roll albums Heath Sitton Sports Editor Most people would agree that good music is hard to come by and when you find it, you have to cherish it. There are many albums out there that can inspire and expand the mind. If you happen to be a fan of rock ʻnʼ roll I have prepared for you a list of 10 such albums to make your life go by a little easier.

In 1989, this album laid the groundwork for the rock to come in the 1990s. Beyond the music, the entire sound of the album will blow listeners away.

LED ZEPPELIN IV In 1971, Led Zeppelin fused blues, folk and rock ʻnʼ roll to create this epic hard rock album. This album is Led Zeppelinʼs masterpiece and the definitive hard rock album.

FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION J O H N M AYThe Music ALL AND THE FREAK OUT This 1966 reBLUESBREAKStand lease is generERS ally considered BLUESBREAKthe first concept album and ERS WITH ERIC CLAPTON the first double album in rock. Released in 1966, this inspired To quote Zappa, “This is blues album proved that the what freaks sound like when British could play the blues and you turn them loose in a re- defined Eric Clapton as one of cording studio at [1 a.m.]” the guitar greats.

BOB DYLAN HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED Released in 1965, this album blended folk music with rock and helped inspire a generation of musicians and writers to come.

BLACK SABBATH PARANOID In 1971, this album changed the face of music with its power and aggression leading listeners into the dark side and giving birth to heavy metal.

CREAM DISRAELI GEARS In 1967, Cream brought us a circus of sound in this album blending blues, jazz and psychedelic rock into one.

NIRVANA IN UTERO In 1993, the music world was still in the afterglow of Nirvanaʼs first album, “Nevermind.”

“In Utero” proved that Nirvana still had what it takes to create beautiful music.

THE BEACH BOYS PET SOUNDS Released in 1966 this album marks The Beach Boysʼ step into adulthood. The complexity and beauty of this album bring to mind a symphony.

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THE BEATLES THE WHITE ALBUM The Beatles had been ruling the music world since 1964 so, in 1968, they decided to keep on.

The White Album has it all.

Any element you could want to find in music can be found on this album.

randomly. There is very little psychological thrill to it.

Yes, there is a twist at the end of the movie ... but by the time the twist is revealed, the audience is so jaded to the movie that there is likely to be more laughter than amazement.

Fanning, De Niro, Shue and Famke Janssen - who

plays Katherine, a friend of the Callaway family - are all much better actors than this movie makes them seem. The plot is trite, the dialogue is stilted and the scares are more funny than scary. I would only recommend this movie for people looking for a cheap thrill. Real fans of thrillers should look elsewhere.

Page 5 Aries March 21-April 19… When you decided to play a prank on your grandmother by hiding her dentures in the latrine, you quickly learned that she did not think it was as funny as you did. After she forced you to wear her toilet-drenched dentures for 10 days straight, you vowed retribution. If you decide to flush her wig down the toilet in an attempt at revenge this week, be ready to suffer the most severe pummeling of your short life.

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Taurus April 20-May 20… After becoming the Guinness World Record holder in the “longest belch” category last week, you have set your sights even higher. In an attempt to produce the “lewdest and most foul-smelling belch,” you will happen upon a bit of genius when you discover the potential jet-fueling characteristics of belch fumes.

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Gemini May 21-June 21… For a good laugh, go out and record a CD of your favorite bathroom noises. Sell it to an unsuspecting Swede, and tell them that it is American rap music. They will never notice a difference.

Young Emily Callaway (Dakota Fanning, on stairs) is questioned by her father David (Robert De Niro, left) and Sheriff Hafferty (Dylan Baker), about strange occurrences in the Caldwell home. Photo courtesy of K.C. BAILEY TM AND © 2004 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX. All rights reserved.

The future: Daniel Cunning Assignment Editor

Nearly every week there are times when I wonder what kind of day I might have.

Should I expect to be busy at work? Will class seem to take a long time? Did the stupid dog defecate somewhere in the house again and will I have to seek it out using only the awful smell to track it?

These little trivialities might be a little simpler if I could gain some insight as to what to expect each day.

If I feel as though a little foreknowledge could help my weeks go by easier and with less stress then I should be entitled to seek to insight in various locations.

As a religious person it seems logical that some sort of predetermined path has to be followed, at least loosely, if we are to get to where we are going.

I say “we” meaning human beings, in case I confused more than myself by saying what I just said about what I was meaning to say when I said that stuff.

As I was saying, if answers are sought, even in the hazy ball Ms. Cleo might call “crystal,” but we all know is a plastic see-through bowling ball, then so be it. Who am I to criticize myself and people like me?

If we do seek a little help and understanding, turning to a generalized guess might seem silly to others, but maybe relating our experiences is just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

For those who agree with me, I apologize for the somewhat unserious nature of the horoscopes.

Maybe some answers can be found there, but if you are the way I am on occasion and some real help is needed, I just usually pretend that my dogs can talk and ask them for advice.

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Rose-Colored Glasses

to foresee or not to foresee Daniel Cunning Assignment Editor

Throughout our lives many of us are tempted to seek answers of what our future holds.

You rifle through newspapers and magazines to read the horoscopes.You consult the stars and your astronomical significance.

For some reason we want a map detailing what we can expect and when to expect it.

To me this is terrible. Why such fascination in how our lives will turn out?

It is as if we want to know when the good and bad times will come only so we can stress out or anticipate what to do next.

I currently share the responsibility for writing the horoscopes found in this newspaper every issue.

This opportunity has allowed me to receive praise for the humor as well as a lot of negative feedback for the lack of seriousness found in the horoscopes.

It seems even a slight glimpse into the future found in a college newspaper is enough to satisfy some people.

These people, although they might not agree with the type of humor found in the scopes, should really focus on something more productive than made up stories that are general enough to apply to most everyone reading.

Ms. Cleo practiced “fortune telling” but also made sure she included in fine print that calls were for “entertainment purposes only.”

It turns out that she was worse at soothsaying then at pretending to have a Jamaican accent.

The little things in life might not make a difference to know about in advance, but people need to get real about whether or not they want to or deserve to know what events are going to take place sometime in their lives.

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Cancer June 22-July 22… Last week after accidentally swallowing a junebug, you fell victim to a terrible disease. This disease has no cure, and you will likely be hospitalized for a period of no less than four years. Good news is in store, however, as the disease has a really cool name: “Junebug-done-flew-in-my-mouth-itis.”

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Leo July 23-August 22… Last week, while watching Match Game, you began to wonder what a fusion-based scientific experiment involving the DNA of Gene Rayburn and Charles Nelson Reilly would produce. However, you quickly digressed when you realized that grossly near-sighted rats would have no benefit to the scientific world.

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Virgo August 23-September 22… After snorting an entire platter of spaghetti and meatballs up your nose, you will suddenly realize the greater meaning in life. Maybe.

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Libra September 23-October 23… When you were a just a young whippersnapper, you noticed something funny about old people: They often forgot what year it was.

Now the tables have turned, my friend. This week, while at the bingo parlor, you will be deemed “a noodle-brained old coot” after claiming that it is the year “19-Ought-Eleventy14.”

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Scorpio October 24-November 21… Last week, after telling a funny joke at your brotherʼs birthday party, your nose fell off. Apparently you laughed too hard, and now you will suffer a fate eerily similar to that of Kathy Lee Gifford: speaking publicly about dingoes with a paper sack on your head.

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Sagittarius November 22-December 21… “To bathe in Alfredo is to bathe in silken rapture.” Put this popular Italian principle to practice in your life and you will have good luck for weeks to come.

Capricorn December 22-January 19… The end of your record bad luck streak is drawing very near. Although your good luck will be in the form of a romantic candlelit kiss from the overgrown ape that is holding you hostage, it is good luck nonetheless.

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Aquarius January 20-February 18… This week, you will learn that putting your stock in a horoscope will earn you nothing in life. Instead, put your stock in McDonaldʼs new beef-flavored smoothie.

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Pisces February 19-March 20… This week you will discover something so vile and horrifying that you will likely be institutionalized for a period of no less than six months. This discovery is that you are a second cousin of C-list actor Patrick Duffy.

By Erin Waltman

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Humidity affects winter health water. The daily recommendation of water is eight ounces of water eight times a day, or 64 ounces daily.

“If youʼre a larger person or you consume more foods, then youʼd need to drink more water [than the daily recommendation]. Also, if you work out or sweat a lot ... or any time the temperature changes, you will notice a change in your thirst,” Brown said.

However, thirst should not be used as an indicator of hydration.

“If youʼre thirsty, youʼre already in a state of dehydration,” Brown cautioned. “If you go to the bathroom and your urine is a light yellow to clear color, then youʼre probably hydrated.

If itʼs darker, then youʼre probably dehydrated.”

Caffeinated drinks - like soda, tea and coffee - and alcohol are not recommended as ways to hydrate the body. Caffeine and alcohol are diuretics - they dehydrate the body even more.

“If you drink a 12-ounce soda pop or Diet Coke or whatever, then you need to drink 24 ounces of water to replace what youʼve lost,” said Brown.

For people who do not like drinking straight water, they can get water by drinking “milk, juices, fruits and vegetables and ... healthier foods which have a mainly higher water content,” Brown said.

Another suggestion to keep away discomfort in the winter is to purchase a humidifier for the home.

“There is a difference between

Meet the Players #22 Quincy Metcalf

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Erin Waltman Assistant Editor Few people realize that their dry, itchy skin and a desire for water in the winter are not just brought on by the icy breezes - the dryness in the air is also a huge contributor to winter discomfort.

The amount of moisture in the air is the humidity, and in the winter, the humidity is low.

Unfortunately, there is little that can be done about low humidity outside, but in the home it can be at least comfortably moist.

“When it gets really cold, have you ever noticed when you aspire [outside] and your breath goes out that - while you may not be sweating - you may be feeling dehydrated because thereʼs not as much moisture [in the air],” said Liz Brown, Wellness program coordinator.

When there is not sufficient humidity indoors, the dry air tends to suck moisture from everywhere, including skin.

This causes the skin to feel tight and to crack, flake and itch.

“Your body is 60-75 percent water, so all components of your body need water,” said Brown. “Youʼre going to feel it dramatically if youʼre used to a humid environment and it becomes drier in your skin or your eyes - your eye tissue is mainly filled with water.”

One way to deal with the drier environment of the winter months is to drink a lot of

a humidifier and a vaporizer,” the medical Web site WebMD (www.webmd.com) reported.

“Running a vaporizer will put some humidity in the air, but thatʼs not what itʼs designed to do. A humidifier does a much better job, and some models let you adjust the humidity level to your comfort: Most people would find a humidity level of 45 percent relative humidity ideal.”

Small humidifiers can be purchased beginning at $10 each. Steam humidifiers keep the air moist and warm, and since they boil the water to create the steam, they tend to be biologically cleaner than cool mist humidifiers.

“Youʼre supposed to clean your humidifier since they get minerals - this white, chalky stuff - built up in them,” Brown said. “Vinegar is good [for cleaning humidifiers].”

Another way to prevent winter dryness is to keep your skin sealed against the dry air. Rubbing on hypoallergenic lotions will put a layer of protection between your moist skin and

the dry air.

“The greasier [the lotion] is, the better,” Walter Unger, a dermatologist at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, was quoted as saying on WebMD. The idea is to trap the skinʼs moisture, and thicker lotions tend to hold moisture in better.

However, those prone to acne may want to look for lotions labeled “non-comedogenic.”

These lotions will not clog pores and cause pimples.

Avoid taking long, hot baths or showers in the wintertime, since the heat can wash away the natural oils of the skin, taking moisture away, too.

A lukewarm bath or shower will replenish moisture lost.

Soaking in a lukewarm tub of water until the palms of the hands and soles of the feet are white and wrinkled will ensure that there is proper saturation with water.

Be careful how much soap gets used in the washing process, though, since soap is drying.

Menʼs Basketball Schedule Date Saturday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 10 Saturday, Feb. 19 Monday, Feb. 21 Saturday, March 5 Friday-Saturday, March 11-12

Opponent Western Connors North Arkansas Carl Albert Region 2 Playoffs District 1 Playoffs Region 2 vs. Region 6 Region 1 vs. Fridayʼs Winner Wednesday-Saturday, March 23-26 National Tournament

Place Altus RSC RSC Poteau RSC Region 6 (Kan.)

18-year-old Metcalf was raised in Bossier, La. He is a freshman in his first season for the Raiders menʼs basketball team.

Metcalf first started playing for Bossier Park in first grade. His favorite food is seafood and his pre-game routine involves listening to Lil Wayne.

Metcalf is following in his uncleʼs footsteps in choosing to play basketball. He was signed to the Raiders in August.

When he has completed his education at RSC, he plans to attend a four-year university and is looking forward to being successful in life.

He said he continues to “always put God first,” and lives by the quote, “I bring ʻem back to the bottom of the map.”

#23 Bobbye McCarty 27-year-old McCarty was raised in Oklahoma City, Okla. She is a freshman in her first season for the Lady Raiders basketball team.

She started playing when she was 5 years old.

The first school she played for was Stonegate. She has no favorite food, but she enjoys soul food and Mexican food. Her pre-game routine involves going somewhere to be alone and trying to plan out what she wants to do in the game. She then continues by praying for her team, her family, and her favorite Uncle Wendell, who passed away last year.

McCarty has been involved in sports all her life. Her cousin Terrence Crawford is currently playing for OSU. She is looking forward to getting her associateʼs degree in liberal studies. After RSC she plans to attend a four-year university and receive a degree as a personal trainer and hopes that basketball will be able to pay for it.

McCarty gives everyone a quote to live by, “Remember the things that you have accomplished and donʼt forget where you came from.”

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Womenʼs Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Monday, Jan. 31 Brown Mackie Saturday, Feb. 5 Western Monday, Feb. 7 Northern-Tonkawa Thursday, Feb. 10 Rhema Bible Saturday, Feb. 12 Redlands Thursday, Feb. 17 Clarendon Saturday, Feb. 19 North Arkansas Monday, Feb. 21 Carl Albert Thursday, Feb. 24 Northern-Tonkawa Saturday, Feb. 26 Region 2 Playoffs Monday, Feb. 28 Region 2 Finals Friday, March 4 District B Playoffs Saturday, March 5 District B Finals Wednesday-Saturday, March 16-19 National Tournament

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