NEWS BRIEFS
by Christian Tabak Assistant Editor
Harriet Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill
After months of debate over the incorporation of women onto U.S. currency, the Department of Treasury announced that abolitionist Harriet Tubman will replace President Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill and that the $5 and $10 bills will experience changes as well. Tubman was a suffragette and abolitionist who was instrumental in the Underground Railroad. She was selected for her legacy of how an individual can impact democracy, according to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. But while Tubman may be replacing Jackson on the front, the Treasury has confirmed that the controversial president is being shifted to the reverse side of the bill. The Treasury also announced that the $10 bill will feature leaders of the women’s suffrage movement including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the $5 bill will feature prominent civil rights leaders Ellen Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr. Although Lew said the new $10 bill will be in circulation by 2020, he said the $5 and $20 would not be available any time soon. Criminal charges filed over Flint water crisis
Three government workers were charged with crimes related to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis and their role in covering up evidence of lead contamination. Thirteen criminal charges have been leveled at the workers, including accusations of tampering with reports on lead in the water, conspiring to manipulate water monitoring reports and misleading local and federal authorities. According to the results of the ongoing investigation, emails and other communication records showed the workers intentionally tampered with reports on the levels of lead in the city’s water to make them seem less dangerous than they actually were. Two of the workers were suspended without pay and the third is on administrative leave. If convicted, they face the possibility of up to five years in prison.
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Budget cuts cause crisis
State funding cutbacks cause severe
by Christian Tabak Assistant Editor
As legislators continue working to close the state’s $1.3 billion budget gap, Gov. Mary Fallin has introduced a budget proposal that includes tax reforms and utilizing more than $500 million in bonds.
While preventing further cuts to education, healthcare and human services, the proposal calls for the elimination of sales tax exemptions that include NBA tickets, horse sales and sales to commercial airlines and railroads.
“We have to be careful that we don’t cut so far to the bone that we’re not effective in delivering state services,” Fallin said in a press conference April 13.
If passed, officials said the measures would leave the state with $7 billion for the 2017 fiscal year, slightly less than what the state started with at the beginning of the 2016 fiscal year.
The state’s first economic disaster since the 2008 recession, the 2016 shortfall came after a staggering 70 percent drop in crude oil prices that brought the the price per barrel of oil to the lowest it has been since 2003.
In a state where almost every tax source and 25 percent of jobs are tied to the energy sector, the Oklahoma economy is particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in oil price, according to Professor of Economics Craig Dawkins.
“The problem in being tied so closely to a commodity is the volatility of pricing and employment for people in that industry,” Dawkins said.
RSC is one of many educational institutes that have felt the impact of the shortfall, which resulted in a 11 percent reduction in funding to higher education.
shortfalls
In response, RSC began enacting measures to reduce expenditures, and the administration recently announced plans for a four-day work week over the summer semester.
“We are in this together, and we will weather the storm as long as we keep positive and focused on the task at hand: to serve our students to the best of our ability,” said RSC President Jeanie Webb in an email addressed to faculty and staff.
Already, colleges across the state have enacted significant budget reductions and school districts were forced to consider fourday school weeks and job cuts that would affect more than 1,000 teachers and administrators.
In April, Oklahoma City Public Schools dist rict announced plans for an 18 percent staff reduction that would see schools lose both administrative and teaching staff, while increasing classroom sizes as a result of a $30 million shortfall.
“We are forced to make these difficult decisions as a result of the statewide $1.3 billion revenue failure,” said OKCPS Superintendent *Robert Neu.
While legislators on both sides of the aisle expressed concerns over the reforms included in the governor’s budget proposal, lawmakers have only five weeks to develop an alternative before the end of the 2016 legislative session.
“I challenge the legislature and ask them to work with me to roll up their sleeves, do the hard work, get into the details of the state budget, the needs of state agencies,” Fallin said in a press conference.
*Quote from Robert Neu was obtained before his official separation from OKCPS.
Due to a dramatic fall in the oil industry, Oklahoma’s education, healthcare and human services are impacted by budget cuts that limit personnel and services.
Photo by Jackson Parker
NEWS BRIEFS
by Christian Tabak Assistant Editor
Oklahoma City Public Schools separate from superintendent
Members of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board voted to cut ties with Superintendent Robert Neu at the board meeting held April 25. A nearly unanimous decision, Board Chairwoman Lynne Hardin described the separation as a move made in the best interest of the students, faculty and school district. While Neu denied rumors he stepped down from his position or was fired, the superintendent has been out of office since April 14 and has been confirmed to be on administrative leave until June 30. The board confirmed Aurora Lora, the district’s associate superintendent of achievement and accountability, will continue to run the district through the end of the 2016 fiscal year.
Cleveland to pay $6 million to settle Tamir Rice lawsuit
The city of Cleveland reached a $6 million settlement in the lawsuit over the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, according to the U.S. District Court April 25. Rice was shot after police trainee Timothy Loehmann responded to a 911 call that reported an African-American boy was brandishing a toy gun. While the settlement ruled in favor of the Rice family, the city continues to maintain both Loehmann and his mentor were not at fault in the incident. Mayor Frank Jackson declined to comment on how the settlement was reached, but said he hoped the settlement would move the city toward closure over the incident.
Obama declines North Korean proposal to end South Korean military maneuvers
President Barack Obama dismissed North Korea’s proposal to suspend its nuclear tests if the U.S. put an end to its annual South Korean military drills. An unusual offer from the totalitarian dictatorship, Obama said North Korea would have to do better than that for the U.S. to take its deal seriously. While the joint-military exercises usually draw criticism from the country’s capital, Pyongyang, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong recently warned that continued provocation would produce catastrophic results. The warning came a week after North Korea conducted a submarine missile launch and three months after its fourth nuclear test in January. While U.S. officials expressed doubt over the success of these tests, they warn a fifth test might be in the works as the country prepares for the first North Korean Workers’ Party Congress since 1980.
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Thomas recognized with international award
by Kat Tabak Circulation Manager
The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recognized Professor Suzanne Thomas as one of 15 Most Distinguished Advisers to be at the organization’s international convention held in April in Washington, D.C.
“This is really a great honor, but I didn’t win this by myself. My co-adviser Caryl Gibbs has been more involved on the regional level, and this has allowed me to be more involved with running the chapter,” Thomas said.
Thomas, who served as senior adviser for RSC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter for seven years, was nominated by her chapter and RSC’s vice president for Academic Affairs, Frances Hendrix, for her dedication in encouraging leadership development among chapter members.
“She works hard and, in turn, expects the same of students, but she is also compassionate and always positive. These characteristics are surely what contributed to her selection,” said Dean of Humanities Claudia Buckmaster.
In February, Thomas also won the Distinguished Adviser Award for Phi Theta Kappa’s Oklahoma-Arkansas Region and won the Distinguished Adviser Officer Team award alongside the chapter’s other adviser, Humanities Professor Caryl Gibbs.
“The award reflects the unified teamship of the present officers under its current president, who has encouraged more officer and member engagement than I have seen in the chapter since I have been adviser,” Thomas said.
Described by students as an engaging profes-
RSC
sor who has to be experienced in 3-D, Thomas has taught painting, drawing and art history at RSC for 10 years.
“Suzanne does an amazing job introducing her students to the Oklahoma art community. She is an advocate of community engagement and leads by example, often volunteering for events, serving on committees or other leadership roles,” said artist and RSC alumni Randall Barnes.
She was also selected as one of 33 educators to participate in the 2016 Oklahoma Arts Council Leadership Arts Program.
Designed as both a class and series of educational seminars, the program provides its members an opportunity to learn about the role the arts play in community and economic development throughout the state.
“Selection as part of the Arts Leadership Class is not only an honor, but carries with it an obligation to return what I’ve learned to campus and the community and incorporate it in my own work,” Thomas said.
Aside from her activities on campus, she is also an active member of the artistic community and also serves as a member of the Individual Artist Organization and a member of the board of Inclusion in Arts.
“This school is more than just part of my job, it is part of my roots. And I always look at what I do not only as a way to develop myself and my students, but as a way to give back to this college and community,” she said.
President throws first pitch at OKC Dodgers’ game
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This is the second award Thomas received this year, with this being her first time to be internationally recognized for her advisership over Phi Theta Kappa.
Dr. Jeanie Webb represents Rose State College by throwing the first pitch at a OKC Dodgers’ game April 22.
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Summer camps available 2016
BY Becca Stokes Online Editor
Summer camps provide children with a chance to try new things and make new friends. Here are some camps that will be open in Oklahoma City during the summer.
Riversport Adventure Camps - This camp is located on 725 S. Blvd. Half-day and full-day camps introduce kids to a multitude of activities including zip-lining, kayaking and the SandRidge Sky Trail. These week-long adventure camps are open June 1-Aug. 5. Equipment and snack are provided. Full-day camps are $300 while half-day camps are $175. For more information, call 552-4040.
Fun and Fit Summer Camp - This camp is located on 5500 N. Independence. This full-time summer camp/child care program is based out of Integris Baptist Medical Center. Children are grouped together by age. Those who have completed grades Pre-K through eighth go on field trips and participate in activities, including art and cooking projects, outdoor activities and science experiments. Field trips include White Water Bay, Frontier City and the Oklahoma City Zoo. On-site activities include Wacky Water Olympics, Masquerade Ball and Talent Show. The cost is $158 per week. This includes meals and two field trips a week. There is a $100 enrollment fee to reserve a spot. For more information, call 949-6888.
Orr Family Farm - This camp is located on 14400 S. Western Ave. This provides an opportunity for children to learn about animals, animal care and agriculture. Activities include pony rides, fishing and animal barn visits. Sessions are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14-17 and July 12-15. Sessions are available for children
5-11. Cost of the camp is $170 and includes all lunches, snacks and drinks. For more information, call 799-3276.
YMCA - There are multiple YMCAs holding summer camps. The YMCA offers day camps that include outdoor activities, art and puzzles. Children can attend for one week or all summer for any of the camps. The camps are open May 26-Aug. 14. Cost is $135 per week for non-members for selective camps and $115 per week for all summer. For more information call, 297-7777. The brochure can be found at 15streetnews.com
Artsy Rose Academy - This camp is located on 7739 W. Hefner Road. Each creative art camp offers different themes and opportunities to work with various mediums such as clay, oil and pastels taught by certified teachers. These camps are open May 30 - Aug. 12. Morning and afternoon camps are offered Monday-Thursday for ages 5-15. Fun Day Fridays will also include games, movies and crafts. Half-day camps Monday-Thursday are $75 each and Fun Fridays are $35 and offered from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 799-3276.
Topgolf - This camp is located on 13313 Pawnee Drive. Topgolf KidZone Summer Academy offers weekly, half-day golf camps for ages 6-16. Each junior-golfer receives lessons on the rules and etiquette of golfing as well as handson practice. These camps are from 9 a.m.-noon. The camp costs $199, but there is a $159 early-bird discount if registration is before May 31. Topgolf is accepting enrollment up to the week of camp or until it is full. For more information call 607-7154.
Test-taking tips for upcoming finals
by Cassandra Hernandez Staff Writer
With finals just around the corner, it is good to be fully prepared for them. Here are a few tips and tricks to help through finals week. Pre-test
• Finding a perfect studying spot is crucial. Find an area where you can focus and not have distractions. Libraries are always a go-to, but if you are not on campus then a local restaurant with Wi-Fi, a bookstore, or a park would work. Avoid studying in your bed because the comfort of it will cause fatigue.
• Create a schedule. Keeping in mind that each task should be assigned to a certain time and breaks are needed to keep on task. Prioritize tasks to get the most important things done first. Larger tasks can be broken down into smaller ones.
• Having a well-balanced breakfast before the test will increase alertness. An easy breakfast idea would be a bagel with peanut butter instead of cream cheese. Adding yogurt or milk can help get the important nutrients for a well-rounded meal and long-lasting fullness.
• Prepare everything the night before so the
morning does not feel rushed. Choosing an outfit, preparing stuff in your backpack and placing everything needed like keys together in one place for an easy grab and go.
• Never cram for a test the night before. Cramming causes fatigue and can be overwhelming which increases test anxiety.
During Test
• Use your time wisely
• Once the test is given go through it and answer the easiest questions first.
• If it is an essay final, always outline and write out details to help stay on topic.
• Try answering multiple choice questions first without having to look at the answer choices.
• Re-reading questions to make sure the question being asked is clear.
• Check your work for careless mistakes like misspelling or illegible writing which a teacher could have trouble reading and count wrong.
Different tips and tricks work with different people; test each and see what works the best. Good luck on finals to all Raiders.
NEWS BRIEFS
by Christian Tabak Assistant Editor
Ted Cruz selects Carly Fiorina as his VP running mate
In a last effort to regain momentum, Ted Cruz announced April 27 that he officially named former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina as his vice presidential nominee. This was done shortly after Donald Trump won in five East Coast states. Fiorina, who ran for president earlier this year before suspending her campaign, was shown to be a supporter of Cruz prior to the announcement. Fiorina built her capability as the vice president around her experience as a businesswoman. It is yet to be determined if this decision will truly secure delegates for Cruz.
SpaceX announces plan to send a spacecraft to Mars as early as 2018 Elon Musk’s space transport company, SpaceX, announced on Twitter April 27 its plans to send the first commercial mission to the red planet as soon as 2018. The Red Dragon Spacecraft will not carry astronauts, but will be used to demonstrate the technologies needed to land large masses propulsively on Mars. Details of the Mars Initiative will be kept secret until a presentation in Mexico later this year. Musk will also reveal how he intends to fly humans to Mars at that time. NASA is providing technical support for SpaceX, and in return, the company will provide descent and landing data for future journeys to Mars. The partnership for the Dragon has been in place since 2014. NASA will also dispatch its own spacecraft in 2018 that will study the red planet’s interior by detecting seismic tremors. The two organizations are working together on a long-term goal of one day sending humans to Mars in the 2030s.
Oklahoma law passed to close drunken driving loophole
Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law a bill that would provide prosecutors and law enforcement officials with the ability to crack down on repeat DUI offenses April 25. The law, which comes into effect Nov. 1, will create a database that would inform officers and prosecutors about an individual’s drunken driving arrest record. Currently, only Tulsa and Oklahoma City maintain records for past drunken driving offenses out of Oklahoma’s 356 municipalities and officials said this creates difficulties in effectively prosecuting repeat offenders. Without updated records, prosecutors face difficulty increasing the severity of charges with each additional offense.
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“What did you learn this semester that you will implement next semester?”
Campus Chat
by Michelle Rojano, News Editor & Cassandra Hernandez, Staff Writer
Hunter Camp, Undecided major
“Staying on top of assignments and other campus projects is very rewarding and strengthens a student’s time management skills.”
Ali Bo Khamsee, Business major
“I have learned more about markets and accounting.”
Courtney
Dietz,
Theater major
“I have learned a broad knowledge on how to properly apply theatrical makeup. I have also grasped a new perspective on makeup terms as well.”
Adrienne Stanley, Sociology major
“I have learned better study habits and time management skills.”
Scott, Psychology Professor
“I have learned that students want to learn. Students are willing to go out of their way to do things. And that makes me really happy.”
RSC students receive membership to state academic team
by Sarah Hite Staff Writer
Two RSC students were awarded memberships to the All-State Academic Team by the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges. A ceremony was held at the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 7, 2016. Cody Graham and Payton Bailey were recognized by OACC and RSC’s President Dr. Jeanie Webb.
The OACC is active in supporting higher education. Composed of 14 institutions in 32 locations in Oklahoma, they help to provide access to affordable education after high school. Oklahoma is one of 38 states that participate in the State Academic Team Program by means of Phi Theta Kappa International, a two-year college honor society.
Eligibility for the program requires students to be nominated by their college president and to have a minimum 3.5 grade point average.
“Considering my background and how introverted I used to be, receiving the nomination changed my life entirely,” said Graham, who is currently attending the University of Central Oklahoma. “I just have developed a true belief that I was born to be a leader, not for me, but for others. To inspire others to do the impossible. I know that I have been given many opportunities in life. The All-State award was like the cherry on top. It was another humbling reminder of what I am truly here to do.”
awarded, his whole perspective changed.
Bailey’s determination to pursue higher education helped her gain her position on the All-State Academic Team. In contrast to Graham, she intended on working toward the title. The program helped both students pursue their dreams, whether expected or not.
“Pursuing higher education has been my goal ever since I was little. Starting at RSC has been the best decision because I have had the opportunity to make connections that I would not have had the opportunity to make otherwise,” Bailey said.
The program appeals to different types of students. Graham spoke about his amazement when being noticed by Webb. He was not working toward a membership in the All-State Academic Team. Once he was
Bailey also plans to attend UCO like Graham.
“RSC has also provided me with the confidence to move on to the UCO feeling prepared and confident about the transition,” she said. “Being recognized as a 2016 All-Oklahoma Academic Team member has already opened many doors for me, and I am very grateful for the opportunities that it has provided and will provide throughout the rest of my college career.”
If you are a student preparing for college, the OACC is organized to help potential college attendees plan their future. Community colleges offer an intimate experience for students, making the transition to a university easier. The ease in transition stems from the program’s ability to prepare its members for specific job training and application.
Visit www.okcommunitycolleges.com for more information.
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Payton Bailey, Dr. Jeanie Webb and Cody Graham represent Rose State College with the students’ memberships to the All-State Academic Team.
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Staying safe in the Oklahoma heat
by Becca Stokes Online Editor
The average temperature in Oklahoma during the summer ranges from in the 80s to 100s. In order to beat the heat, certain steps can be taken to help the body regulate its temperature.
• Drink plenty of water and natural juices in order to stay cool. The rate the body absorbs fluids is less than the amount of fluid loss due to perspiration. Alcoholic drinks and drinks with caffeine such as coffee and soda constrict blood vessels near the skin, impairing the body’s ability to regulate temperature by reducing the amount of heat the body can release.
• If possible, eliminate strenuous activities or reschedule them to morning or evening hours. Be sure to rest in shady areas or in an air conditioned building. Electric fans can be useful, but in temperatures over 90 degrees, they do not prevent heat-related illnesses.
Cover windows that receive a significant amount of sun with shades, drapes or awnings. According to the National Weather Service, this can reduce the amount of heat entering the house by 80 percent.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes to reflect sunlight. This can help maintain body temperature. Protect your head and face by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. The most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/ UVB protection” on their labels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Heat-related illnesses are caused by the body overheating due to a prolonged exposure or physical exertion in high temperatures. Such illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Several signs of heat overexposure include heavy sweating, pale skin,
muscle cramps, confusion or disorientation, headaches and nausea.
Heat rash typically involves clusters of red bumps on the skin. To remedy this, bathe or shower in cool water and let the rash air dry. Use calamine lotion or cool compresses to calm itchy, irritated skin.
Heat cramps cause muscle spasms and pain, typically in the abdomen, arms or legs. If this happens, rest in a shady, cool area and drink water. Wait a few hours before returning to any strenuous work. Firm pressure on cramping or gentle massages can relieve spasms.
Heat exhaustion results in heavy sweating, pale skin, dizziness, nausea and a weak pulse. If this happens, lie down in a shady, cool area and apply wet cloths. If vomiting occurs or if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 60 minutes, the CDC urges people to seek immediate medical attention.
Heat stroke is the most dangerous of the heat-related illnesses. This can result in a high body temperature of 103 or more, confusion, dry, red skin and either excessive or a lack of sweating. In this case, seek medical attention immediately. Use fans or air conditioning to cool the body. Loosen clothing and use water to wet the body. Applying ice packs to the neck or armpits can cool the body because large blood vessels are close to the surface in these locations. Fluids given to the victim are not recommended because the victim is likely nauseous.
If you experience any of these symptoms, get into air conditioning and/or call 911 immediately.
It is important to be aware of the temperature outdoors. Temperatures in the 90s and higher are dangerous. However, the summertime can still be enjoyable so long as necessary measures are taken to keep the body cool.
Anti-Trump beer a hit by Trump supporters and non-supporters
by Rya Underwood Staff Writer
As history shows, presidential races are extremely competitive. Voters go to great lengths to either support or bash candidates, and a Philadelphia brewery is doing just that.
Dock Street Brewery will be releasing a series of anti-Donald Trump beers; naming the beer line “Friends Don’t Let Friends Vote for Drumpf” series.
The first brew will be named the Short-Fingered Stout.
“A bitter and delusional stout with an airy, light-colored head atop a so-so body,” the brewery’s website describes the first beer in the series.
“Don’t worry, its bark is worse than its bite. This baby comes in at a somewhat conservative 4.5% ABV.”
“I feel like it is Trump personified in a beer description,” said Shawn Folmar, a registered independent.
The brewery chose the word “Drumpf” because of a comical skit hosted by John Oliver. In the skit, Oliver explains how Trump’s ancestors held the name “Drumpf.” Oliver expressed that he felt “Drumpf” was less appealing to the ears.
Marco Rubio’s comments about Trump’s size influenced the name-making as well. Rubio criticized Trump by stating he has small hands for his 6-foot-2-inch stature.
idea, it is not the first Brewery to establish an anti-Trump beer. Breweries in New Zealand and the Chicago area both created their own anti-Trump beer lines.
So how is the public handling the new brew?
“I just find it amusing that someone would go to the lengths to oppose someone. The satire is funny as well, but I feel like in Trump’s case any press is good even though it’s supposed to be negative,” Folmar said. It seems the public may be in good spirits when considering the anti-Trump beer. Either way, Dock Street Brewery seems to be sticking to their guns on this one.
Possibilities for other brew names may include “Blonde Throwback” and “Pathological Lager.”
“Beer has always, throughout history, been a key ingredient in the recipe for revolutionary ideas,” Dock Street posted on its website. “In that spirit, we’re brewing this series to declare our disdain for Drumpf.”
Although Dock Street Brewery is catching attention for its unique
“What the Trump supporters said was we were just doing it for publicity so that we will sell more beer,” Dock Street owner, Rosemarie Certo, told Philadelphia CBS station. “But they’re not going to buy our beer and they’re going to make sure they never buy our beer.” However, some Trump supporters find the new brew line to be quite comical.
“I think the beer name is hilarious. Am I offended by it? People should know by now that Trump supporters are not the whiney Americans,” said Crystal Roberts, a Trump supporter.
Dock Street Brewery will be holding a “debate, discuss and toast to free speech and democracy” for the release of the series.
The release date will be announced on the brewery website. Visit, http://www.dockstreetbeer.com/news/elections-drumpf.
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A large amount of controversy surrounds Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign and platform.
Raider Spotlight: Graduate Edition
by Christian Tabak Assistant Editor
What was your biggest struggle starting college?
“Not having the confidence that I could succeed and get my degree and being unfamiliar with the college process. Being the first in my family to attend college, I had no one to help walk me through the process. Thankfully RSC is a highly supportive school, and after getting involved with TRiO and the CLICK program, I found college was something I could do.”
What lessons have you gained from your college experience?
“To always reach out to your professors and the resources your college has to offer. I have met some amazing professors and faculty at RSC that truly care about seeing students succeed, but I had to reach out for that help.”
What was your biggest struggle starting college?
“Having a dependable babysitter was probably my greatest difficulty. Building my schedule around taking care of my kids and ensuring that my classes don’t conflict with that has been challenging.”
What lessons have you gained from your college experience?
“First, don’t just go to college for a degree. When I began here, I just went to class and then I left. To get the most out of your education you need to be engaged on campus as well as in your classes. Also, never give up on your degree. It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as you get it. Even if, like me, it is seven years and two kids later.”
After a 25-year college hiatus, Reece enrolled at RSC in the spring of 2014 to get a degree in social work. The first in her family to pursue a college education, she decided to pursue her degree after working as a therapeutic foster parent and discovering a passion for making a positive impact in the life of others. Now that she is graduating, she is planning on transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma to complete a bachelor’s degree in social work.
What do you consider your defining moment at RSC?
“After this whole journey, graduation is definitely my most defining moment. I’m really going to miss RSC and everyone here, but this is all part of my college journey and I’m going to be sure to take these lessons with me and get just as involved at UCO. But, I’m still going to really miss this campus.”
Charmeetra Reece Summer Larkins
What advice do you have for other students?
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and don’t be afraid to get the help you need to succeed. There’s nothing shameful about using the tools that are available to get you through college. Tackle your weaknesses. Don’t wait to sign up for a tutor in a class you have difficulty with, sign up immediately. And be active on campus clubs and groups as well as programs such as TRiO.”
Larkins began her college journey seven years ago, directly after graduating from high school. Majoring in early childhood education, she worked at RSC’s Child Development Center and several other childcare facilities while attending college part-time. A mother of two and a first generation college student, she is passionate about setting an example for her children to appreciate education. Once graduated, she is transferring to UCO to obtain a bachelor’s degree in family life education to continue her career in childcare.
What do you consider your defining moment at RSC?
“The moment that was really defining in me completing my degree was after I had my second child. I realized that I needed to do more and wanted to do more. I wanted more and better for myself and my family, but I also wanted to be able to give more. And the only way I was going to be able to do any of that was if I finished my degree.”
What advice do you have for other students?
“Get engaged and involved on campus to make the most out of your education. Reach out and meet new people, both students and faculty. As the first in my family to go to college, without the support of TRiO, I wouldn’t have known how to navigate college. And also connect with people working in your field; that helps to build a support group.”
Photo by Christian Tabak
A first-generation college student, Reece is graduating this semester after a 25 year break from college.
Photo by Christian Tabak
After a seven-year year journey to obtain her associate degree in early childhood development, Larkins will transfer to UCO in the fall of 2016.
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Staff Members Obama administration releases non-violent offenders, Oklahoma still ranked No. 2 highest in incarceration
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by Sarah Hite Staff Writer
The U.S. Sentencing Commission sets sentencing guidelines for federal crimes. In 2014, they reduced the prospective prison terms for future drug trafficking-type offenses and made that change retroactive, advancing the early release of 6,100 inmates in the last few years. This is the largest single-time release of federal prisoners in American history.
Individuals released came from federal facilities out of California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and Texas. The prisoners released were convicted of drug crimes but not necessarily nonviolent crimes. Federal authorities do not prosecute drug possession. These inmates were involved in distribution and trafficking, the specific crime may or may not have been committed with the use of weapons. Federal judges reviewed each case and extra probationary officers were hired in order to allow the former inmates to smoothly transition back into society.
Consider Oklahoma on a national-scale, Oklahoma has the highest incarceration rate for women and the second highest overall incarceration rate in the country. This costs taxpayers nearly $500 million annually. The state’s prison population continued increasing by 12 percent between 2009 and 2014, according to the ballot initiative for the Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform.
The requisition of 65,000 petition signatures would qualify state questions 780 and 781 for the November ballot. The questions would reduce prison population, redirect savings toward addressing the root causes of crime and help low-level offenders with reentry.
The relevance of 780 and 781 dramatically contrasts the war on drugs movement, which arguably led to the highest women’s incarceration rate presently seen in Oklahoma.
“Well, why is it that people turn to drugs? … There is a class difference, in terms of how we cope with things,” said Dean of Social Sciences Dr. Juanita Ortiz. “One point I do want to make … it’s fantastic that we got retroactive, fairer laws that help these 6,000 individuals, but that’s only on a federal level, it has done nothing for the state.”
The biggest concern for those being re-implemented is the reentry process and the lack of transitional homes and half-way houses, both on a federal and local level.
Ortiz spoke about the current statistic of re-incarceration. Within three years of release, about 67 percent of individuals in the United States go back to prison.
When people are released and placed on parole, there are requirements that need to be met, such as finding a job and stable housing so someone can monitor the parolee. There are fines for parole supervision and when the certain requirements are not met, the parolee is sent back to prison.
There are cyclic challenges that perpetuate that percentage. Without a proper address and telephone number, parolees do not have the necessary information when filling out a job application. With no job, a parolee cannot afford to pay the fines and keep a roof over their head. Generally, this scenario plays out and they go back to illegal activities or they are re-incarcerated because the fines were not paid.
Transitional housing and half-way homes are intended to help ease that transition. There is counseling available, job training and in-home supervision that alleviates temptation to relapse into old habits. It is somewhere potential employers can call as a reference, and they provide services to help maintain emotional stability.
“What girls really need is help with the past … They need release from their pasts by learning to forgive themselves so they can go forward. They have guilt over children they have left and the guilt over the children who have been taken,” said Verna Edwards, a sociology major with a certificate in gender studies. “The guilt of addiction and abuse, it goes on and on. You’ve got the abuse before, then you have the abuse of the system. You have the stigma of being a felon, now here you are, a woman, you paid your price. But you come to find out it’s impossible. Your cognitive sense doesn’t even come back fully for at least a year. Women are so overloaded. It’s by the grace of God, I am where I am.” Edwards is also an ex-convict and prison-ministry worker with Back to Basics Ministry who spends her time volunteering with young, at-risk females who are struggling with legal problems and transitioning from out of prison. She spoke about the emotional strain of being a black woman in an extremely rural town in Oklahoma. Early in life she struggled with drug usage and an abusive marriage. She received a two-year sentence, and she served 10 months.
She discussed the social stigma in Oklahoma, and the reflection of that strict traditional idea system on the high number of incarcerated females for nonviolent offenses.
The incarcerated women are predominately black and incarcerated for nonviolent drug offenses. The lack of educational and social services for mothers is reflected in the high numbers of incarceration.
“Nobody’s saying, ‘What’s wrong? What can I do to help?’ But I do believe it’s changing,” Edwards said. “People like me are speaking out, who have been there and that have made a change and it’s noticeable change. There is no such thing as prison reform, it brings me to tears, you’re invisible.”
In November, 780 and 781 could be added on the state legislative ballot, bringing federal changes to Oklahoma.
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Fay, Leah Dawn Ferencz, Ashleigh Gabrielle Fitzgerald, Glennisa Maxine Fleeks, Kenyatta Sharrika Fleming, Paige Ariel Fleming, Tianna Michelle Fletcher, Adrian M. Fletcher, Cherlanda Denise Fox, Debi K. Franklin Jr, Roger Eugene Freeman, Felecia Karen Fuller, Christopher Lee Fuller, Robin A. Funston, Barbara Futrell, Eric Michael Gaddis, Victoria A. Gardner, Ryan Nicholas Garrity, Cassandra K. Gay, DaeSean Donyale Gaylor, Gale D. Georgia, Amy K. Ghan, David Alexander Gibson, Cara Elizabeth Giddens, Breeanna Dionne Gillion, Cynthia Jean Golden, Brandon Michael Gonzales, Kristina Casandra F. Good, Kalyn E. Goodall, Jennifer Lynn Goodman, Aaronya Lee Goodson, Dustin G. Gorska, Jolanta Goudy, Kaitlyn Brylee Graves, Patricia Marie Griffin, Krissy Grooms, Sarah July Gullo, Annie S. Guyer, Jillian E. Hain, Mario Antwain Hall, Kaitlynn Olivia Harder, Jessica J. Hardesty, Tanya Marie Hardin, Tara D. Harding, Robert Evan Harris, Lavette A. Harris, Nicole Marie Hart, Lorrie Dawn Hartman, Christopher William Hawthorne, Lisa Marie Heath, Nichole Lee Hefflefinger, Karina Maria Heim, Jennifer Heitzinger, Austin Patrick Henderson, Joseph L. Hendricks, Selwyn Henry, Lance M. Herron, Ashley Nichole Hill, Freda Delorse Hill, Misty Michelle Hill, Zachary T. Hinds, Alex Hollingsworth, Daniel Maurice Holmes, Brenda Faye Holt, Kandis C. Hubbs, Damon Wade Huddleston, Stacy Lou Huffman, Gayla E. Humphrey, Tayler Marie Ipaye, Said Abiodun Jahansouz, Chelsie Sherene Johnson, Jeffrey Raymond Johnson, Jennifer L. Johnson, Lindsey Marie Johnson, Maleah C. Jonas, Grace Ann Jones, Charles Junior Jones, Christopher Ryan Jones, Isaac Anthony Jones, Jasmine R. Jordan, Tanesia Michelle Jordan, Tiana Allegra Juarez, Yvonne Jeanette Kaney-Smith, Beverly AnnaLisa Keck, Audrey Ann Keenum, Desirae Mae Keith Jr, John B. H Kent, Andrea Kerr, Nancy Marie King, Kyle L. Knippel, Courtney Nicole Knopes, Amanda Gayle Koonce, Nicole M. Lacey, Erica Louise Lachance, Lindsey N. Lambeth, Michaela S. Landes, Brooke R. Landrum, Valerie Jane Lang, Freda Ann Larimore Jr, Dale Wayne Larkins, Summer Nicole Larsen, Ashley Jean Leblanc, Reletta Michell Leckie, Danielle Elizabeth Lee, Jessica V. Leka, Suzi J. Lennox, Mykayla De’Ann Lewis, Tiara M. Lindsey, Abby Loree Litman, Jesse Logsdon, Cynthia D. Long, Stephanie C. Lopez, Brittany Marie Lopez, Paulina Isabel Lowe, Lorene Elle Luker, Brittany Nicole Lyday, Necessittee Taylor Lyon, Joel MacDonald, Leann Macfarlane, Rylee Ann Madding, Renee Carsill Major, Kimberly Renee Malherbe, Mitchell Ryan Martinez, Aisha Martinez, Felix Martinez, Karina Martinez, Lori Ann Matlock, Jacala R. Matthews-Tendle, Lakeisha L. Mayden, Danielle McClendon, Byron McClung, Lucas James McConville, Hyacinth McCormick, Joseph McCrea, Kenneth B. McCullough, Angela Laurie McGuire, Kayla R. McKinney, Chelce K. McKnight, Keanna McMillan, Bradley E. Miller, Alexander Lee Miller, Kayla M. Mitchell, Brenda Priscilla Mitchell, Celeste Octavia Molden, Monica Marie
Montgomery, Jona Ann Moore, Christy L. Moore, Daniel M. Moore, Lexi Danielle Morris, Atoya D. Morris, Emily Dawn Morris, Malegra Lequita Morris, Shameka Lasha Mullens, Craig N. Muller, Christina Ann Mullooly, Mary-Kate Mundy, Katelin Michelle Murdaugh, Zachary Dewayne Murdock, Joshua Lee Myers, Andrea Ann Nedrow, Rachel Newby, Lisa G. Nichols, Brandi Nacole Nichols, Kayla Marie Nichols, Mark A. Nichols, Ryan Kristopher Nicholson, Ramona Lashauna Niederstadt, Angela Mareen Norton, Cynthia Leo O’Gwynn, Amy Kyoko O’Malley, Genavieve M. Ola, Samantha C. Overton, Tori A. Pallotta, Nicholas Joseph Partin, Toni Patten, Michael E. Peck, Matthew Todd Pelt, Tuesdae Pennon, Achton Jo’de Perez Flores, Luis Eduardo Perkey, Alyssa Perks, Amanda LaCole Perry, Starrika Renee Peters, Kaisha J. Petty, Jesica Ann Pham, Alexandria Pauline
Phillips, Jan C.
Phillips, Jennifer Marie Pickett, Kevin Lee Pierce, Pittman,Leighann Kendall Levon
Plummer, Britainy N. Porter, Esther Lynn
Pritchard, Jason Levi
Pulver, Rachel Erin
Pulver, Samantha C. Rainge, Fanchon Frannette
Ramirez, Jessica D. Randle, Bradley Maurice
Ranft, Jan Marie
Ranjel, Christy Marie
Ray, Courtney Lynn
Raygoza, Evelyn Karina
Reaves, Blake Edward Redding, Veronica Leigh
Redmon, Suzanne Lynn
Reece, Charmetra D. Reece, Danielle Marie Reese, Tammy Lynn
Revelette, Brandi D.
Reynolds, Dorothy Allene
Reynolds, Zachary Thomas
Richard, Deangelio Marquis
Richardson, Marissa C.
Roberts, Aspen Kylee
Roberts, Kim Denise
Rule, Bradley Joe
Russell, Rachel Elizabeth
Salazar, Elizabeth Susana
Samuels, Jaide Jalesta
Sanchez-Duarte, Mayan
Sarosy, Allyson Kay Schira, Rhiannon Nicole
Schroeder, Scott James
Scott, Galen W.
Scott, Steven R.
Scyffore, Tommy J.
Selinger, David A.
Shaefer, Makenna Jean
Shahan, Sherri R.
Sharp, Tammie M.
Sharp, Tony Jarrod
Shattuck, Mason Taylor
Shaw, Tra-Von
Shumway, Carrie Selena
Simms, Daleana L. Simo, Quinta Mangwi
Simpson, Lakeisha Deneice
Sipes, Jessica Lynn Slaughter, Celia L. Smith, Desirey Louise Smith, Dillion Lee
Smith, Jane Etta
Smith, Kyra S. Smith, Timothy Jaron Soliz, Celina Sordahl, Amy R. Soward, Joshua Spangler, Stacie L. Spurling, Taylor Ann Stamps, Kaitlynn Elizabeth Stanbrough, Jordan Nicole Stanfield, Lisa Deshay Starks, Diana States, Ronda Lynn Stephens, Breanna Hope Stevens, Alliceda Shuntae Stevens, Ashley Taylor Stevenson, Linda Michelle Stinson, Ashley Lynette Stoner, Deonna Storer, David Patrick Strickland, Alycia Strunk, Jennifer Marie
Stuart, Brittany L. Styers, Sarah Anne
Sumpter, Elizabeth Daleigh Rae Tabak, Elizabeth Kaylaen Lee
Jennifer Taylor, Tiffany Leah
Thomas, Allona Gabrielle
Thomas, Eric Lee
Thomas, James Richard Thompson, Ricki Lee
Tillis, Avaire D.
Tillis, Ebony Danielle
Timme, Nicholas A.
Tippett, Christina ReneTownsend, Kenda Ann
Treadway, Grace Renee
Trotter, Mary-Ashley Diane
Tubbs, Cierra Nicole
Tucker, Charlotte Anne
Uson, Veronica A.
Valadez, Freddy
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Vickers, Markus Darwyne
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Weber, Zachary Taylor
Weldon, Kaitlyn Corbyn
Wesselhoft, John Daniel White, Candice Deshae
White, Michael Allen
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From the student senate president ...
Fellow Students,
With the stress of finals on the horizon, I want to congratulate each of you on what you have accomplished this school year. For some of us, this will be our last year at Rose State before we move on and further our careers. For others, this is only the beginning.
Regardless of where you are on this journey, the important thing to remember is that you are bettering yourself. Education is what propels you forward in this journey, and gives you an opportunity to achieve more than you can imagine.
So whether you are a concurrent student, a freshman or a graduating sophomore, remember the value of education and use it to motivate yourself to achieve greatness. In all labor there is profit, and so will be the case here during your time at Rose State.
Good luck on finals, and congratulations to the graduating class of 2016!
David Magar
Rose State College Student Senate President
Across 1. Luxurious
5. Decorative bedroom item
9. As such
14. Morales of “Jericho”
15. Improbable
16. Without stopping
17. What a party crasher may get
20. French room
21. Signifies
22. Nuggets’ org.
23. Air traveler’s concern, briefly
25. Mil. group that “teaches you to lead”
27. 19th-/20th-century South African conflicts
33. “Stupid me!”
34. Unlikely prom king
35. Chocolate-covered caramel treats
38. Starting from
40. Event with arguments
43. Habit
44. NFL’s winningest coach
46. In the way indicated
48. Support
49. Horror movie characters
53. Jog
54. Petty with hits
55. Shindigs
58. Occupied
61. Shows of crowd approval
65. Film score component, and a hint to words hidden in 17-, 27- and 49. Across 68. “Sweeney __ the Nightingales”: Eliot poem
69. Newbie
70. Italian meat sauce
71. Do not disturb
72. Promote
73. Inbox clogger
Down
1. Lats relatives
2. Workplace welfare agcy.
3. Caravel mover
4. Jewish campus organization
5. Mess of a place
6. Hurt
7. Out of the wind
8. Celtics coach before Rick Pitino
9. Lady Gaga, for one
10. Tolkien forest creature
11. Trigger guide
12. Uppity type
13. “Giant” author Ferber
18. Give away
19. Sufficient, to Shakespeare
24. Provide the bank layout to, say
26. Brag
27. Court figs.
28. Snack
29. Horror movie character
30. Hockey legend
31. Polishes in publishing
32. Memorial __ Kettering: NYC hospital
36. Sleep __ 37. EPA issuances
39. Uninspired
41. Tuna type
42. Unbridled desire
45. Shorten
47. Assault
50. First-rate
51. Double exposures?
52. Affairs of the heart
55. Dashboard feature
56. “I’ll pay”
57. 2013 Wimbledon champ Andy Murray, e.g.
59. Eye problem
38. Youngest March sister
39. Sent away
42. Make a selection
43. “I’ve got this one”
45. Wax on an envelope, say
46. Robert of “The Sopranos”
47. ADEHLNRTUY
51. Structural opening?
52. Angler’s prize
53. Lack of continuity
55. Old painting sites
58. More pinlike?
62. ILST ... and each of three other puzzle clues
65. Not hold one’s peace
66. Domain
67. Of few words
68. Game that may involve complicated shots
69. Mediterranean feeder
70. Three-layer treats
Down
1. Thick mass
2. Rescuer, often
3. Marine propulsion aids
4. Heavyweight champ between Buster and Riddick
5. __ citizen
6. Mate’s affirmative
7. Garden spots
8. Like-minded group
9. Islamic law
10. Mourning
11. “Take me __ am”
12. Wait for help, perhaps too long
13. Genesis creator
14. Home of Utah Valley University
19. Lead ore
20. Comedian Foxx
25. First place?
27. Porkpie, for one
60. Title outranking viscount
62. Memo letters
63. Capital west of Moscow
64. Bathtub buildup
66. Bach’s “Mass __ Minor”
67. Texter’s “What a riot!”
28. Advanced tests
29. “What light through yonder window breaks?” speaker
30. Other side of “We Can Work It Out”
31. Like Jameson whiskey
32. Long time ending?
33. Heist, say
34. Contest form
39. “Magic Mike” feature
40. “ ... on the sand, / __ sunk, a shattered visage lies”: “Ozymandias”
41. Paige of British musical theatre
44. Map feature with an elev.
46. Asthma sufferer’s relief
48. Boring
49. Ale seller
50. No longer bothered by
53. Severe wound
54. Dinner for Spot
56. Little case
57. Window frame part
59. Weary
60. Canadian gas brand
61. GPS info
63. Is down with
64. Zipper opening