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Friday, October 7, 2005

News 15th Street

Rose State College

6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110

Vol. XXXV Issue 7

Oct. 7, 2005

Spaying, neutering of pets prevents unwanted litters, Campus club asks for donations for Katrina children promotes animal health

Friends collect books for victims

Photo by MORGAN HORNER

Tony Smith, undecided major, understands the importance of reading and shares that knowledge with children by donating books.

Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor

library and its services.

Anyone who meets the qualifications of the club, as written in the constitution and bylaws, are invited to join Wayne Coco, a library trustee from Simmesport, is asking that children’s books be sent for the children who are victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The children need things to take their minds off what has happened. Having books will help them and give them some relief from the stress.

Photo by MORGAN HORNER

The Friends of the RSC Library Club is asking the community to donate children’s books for the 4,000 victims of Hurricane Katrina that are being cared for in the rural town of Simmesport, La. The Friends of the RSC Library Club is a student club that encourages the Library Technical Assistant majors to get involved with the RSC Learning Resources Center and help support it through programs and activities.

The club began at RSC in 1998 and they were named club of the year in 2004. Currently the club has around five members with Rosa Baumgartner as the president of the club and Victor Little as vice-president. Sharon Saulmon and BJ Vinson are the club advisors.

In the past the club has

taken tours of the OU Bizzell Library and the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library and had librarians visit to discuss their libraries and career choices. The club has had authors visit for book signings as well.

The goals of the club are to stimulate interest in reading, viewing and evaluating information; helping students learn more about the library; to promote books, reading and technology and to improve the

All books will be sent to the Avoyelles Parish Library, where Coco is the trustee.

“The club thought this was something they could do and share,” Director of the LRC Sharon Saulmon said.

The club will be collecting materials through the month of October. They will also be collecting items during Global Oklahoma (Oct. 8), Intercultural Day (Oct. 10) and the Student Senate Community Halloween Party (Oct. 28).

“Some book vendors have already pledged a donation [of books],”Saulmon said.

People who want to donate children’s materials may do so by bringing them by the LRC during operating hours. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-8 p.m.

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Photo by SCOTT EVENSON

Bryan Trude Sports Editor

Associate Dean of Health Sciences Theresa Schuldt was awarded the DAKCytomation Award for Excellence in Standardization of Immunohistochemistry Techniques.

Schuldt was presented with the award at a ceremony held Sept. 11 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and hosted by the National Society of Histotech-

nology.

“Immunohistochemistry is the method of attaching chemical dye markers to antibodies,” Schuldt said. “These antibodies are specially engineered to attach to specific types of tumor protein markers to help pathologists identify kinds of tumors, especially using microscope slides.”

Schuldt was given the award for her work with educational

groups and societies, specifically the national society and the Oklahoma Society for Histotechnology.

“They gave me this award to advance my understanding,” Schuldt said. “This is a great educational opportunity.”

Along with a plaque and recognition on the National Society for Histotechnology Web site, the award allows Schuldt to go to the DAKCytomation facility in Santa Barbara, Calif. to study new IHC techniques and to see new equipment being developed.

Along with identifying tumors, IHC can also identify some microorganisms and nerve cells. The process is performed only on removed tissues, and is never used directly on a living person.

“It is very good that [Schuldt] has received the award,” Amy Ellringer, Health Sciences division secretary, said.

“She is very deserving.”

Histotechnology, a field of study that IHC is a part of, is the field of preparation of human tissues for research and autopsy.

RSC had a histotechnology program until 1987. It was dropped due to low student

enrollment attributed to the fact that it is a little-known profession, high program costs per student, and budget cuts that took place in the late ‘80s. RSC still operates a phlebotomy program.

“There is a real need for laboratory professionals,” Schuldt said. “There will be a lot of professionals retiring soon.”

Although Schuldt does very little teaching now at RSC, she gave two presentations for the Oklahoma Society of Histotechnology at Integris Baptist Medical Center Oct. 1. Her presentations covered the topics of distinguishing between similar body tissues, and the use of control tissues to create special dye stains on tissues.

“I felt very honored receiving the award because I was selected by professionals in the field of histotechnology,” Schuldt said. “I have been a member of the national society now for 25 years, and it was a great honor to be selected.”

For more information about IHC or histotechnology, contact Schuldt at 733-7359 or by e-mail at tschuldt@rose.edu. btrude@rose.edu

Photo by SCOTTIE SEGER

Schuldt receives immunohistochemistry award

Johnna Ray News Editor

While pet-owning students are busy getting an education, their pets at home may be busy increasing the animal population by adding an unsuspected litter to the family.

Often, pet owners see the animals in their care as members of the family or special friends. This alone makes it difficult for many to consider spaying or neutering their ‘loved ones.’

“I think it’s mean. I don’t like it,” Jenna Lewis, undecided major, said.

However, spaying or neutering can be one of the most important, loving things an owner will ever do for their pet.

“I trust my veterinarian to know what’s best [for the dogs],” Liz Brown, Wellness Program coordinator said. “I didn’t want any more puppies running around.”

Spaying and neutering are forms of sterilization in animals. Spaying is the term used for the removal of the uterus and ovaries of females. Neutering is the term used for the removal of the testicles in male animals.

Spaying can help prevent bacterial infection of the uterus, mammary gland tumors or even death in female animals, in addition to preventing pregnancy.

Neutering of male animals may prevent rectal and testicular tumors; injuries received from other males, persons or automobiles when roaming to satisfy the sexual drive, and prostate or uri- Pet Sterilization nary tract infections.

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“Only so 405- 427-6640 many responsible, caring homes exist, and finding a home for one of your pet’s offspring just prevents some other dog or cat from finding a nice home,” the Bonneville Humane Society stated on their Web site (www.ida.net/org/bhs/spay.html). The Web site further stated that, “sterilized pets have twice the average life expectancy of unsterilized pets.”

While the costs of sterilization are sometimes noted as a reason for failing to spay or neuter pets, there are many organizations available that will provide the services for a reduced rate based on a sliding-scale for low-income pet owners.

When pets are not sterilized and produce unwanted litters, citizens, as a part of their local taxes (including those who do not own pets) pay for sterilization, shelter, food and, eventually, euthanasia costs incurred by the city.

The Volunteers for Animal Welfare, Inc. stated in a recent brochure that “approximately 90 percent of all animals taken to private and public shelters are destroyed due to the tremendous overpopulation of pets.” This adds up to more than 13 million dogs and cats, according to information obtained from the same brochure.

Volunteers for Animal Welfare, Inc. is located in OKC and may be reached by calling 842-6772. See factbox for a few of the clinics that offer free or reduced-cost animal sterilizations. jray@rose.edu

The sterilization of pets is a relatively simple process that may even be performed in a mobile unit, as seen here.

TEACHing the benefits of cooperation.

What employee received a Wellness award?

Protecting against the flu.

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Briefly Speaking Homecoming Court Nominations Student clubs/ organizations, sporting teams and academic divisions may nominate one male and one female to represent their organization Oct. 17-19.

All nominations must be in by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 to be valid.

Nominations may be turned in at the Student Center Information Desk.

Flu Shot Clinic A flu shot clinic is scheduled for Nov. 9. For information, call Wellness Program coordinator Liz Brown at 733-7353.

Miss RSC/MWC

‘Festival of cultures’ returns to campus Johnna Ray News Editor

The usual campus setting today is being transformed Saturday, Oct. 8, into “a festival of cultures” as the sights, sounds and smells of Scandinavia are introduced during the 17th Annual Global Oklahoma celebration.

Global Oklahoma, which is free to the public, began at RSC in 1989 as a way to “enhance the business and international curriculum,” festival director Lisa Price said.

“It is the largest multicultural festival in Oklahoma.” Price added. “We anticipate more than 7,000 at our campus this year.”

A new culture is selected each year, through different procedures. This year’s selection was made by Price and RSC President Dr. James Cook.

“Careful consideration is given to the selection,” Price said, adding that preparing for the event is “a year-round process.”

The festival will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a Parade of Nations, including the Tinker Honor Guard, members of the Scandinavian Club of Oklahoma, UCO Medieval Society,

Vikings of North America OKC Chapter, Del Crest Art Club “Gauntlet,” college officials and various others.

The parade will work through the campus to the Tower Stage, located east of the gymnasium, where the Opening Ceremony will be performed.

The Opening Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. with Board of Regents Chairman Ken Bartlett as emcee.

Featured entertainment will include Jean and Matthew Hill and OKC International Folk Dancers, SLAVA. Many public schools will be recognized for their project contributions and other participation.

Schools participating in the event include, Bethel Middle School; Carl Albert’s junior high and high schools; Del Crest, Kerr and Monroney junior high schools; and Highland Park, Sooner Rose, Telstar, Tinker and Westfall elementary schools.

A children’s tent will be available with activities such as free face painting, masks, necklaces, bracelets and coloring sheets.

Gauntlet will be hosting a Viking Encampment for the festival. The encampment represents

Resume Writing Assistance The office of Job Placement and Career Services offers assistance to students writing resumes. Students may meet with someone from the office who will offer personal assistance in designing a resume. The office also has resume books available for students to browse over for some new ideas.

Students may go by the office in the Student Services Building, Room 101, or call 733-7377 for an appointment.

Little Axe Fire DepartmentHaunted House The annual Little Axe Volunteer Fire Department Haunted House fundraiser is beginning their 2005 season. The Haunted House will be open from 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Oct. 14 and 15, 7-11 p.m.

Oct. 16, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Oct. 21 and 22, 7-11 p.m.

Oct. 23-27 and from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 28-31.

Prices for those up to 15 years old will be $6 and for those 16 years or older will be $8. Any student with a valid student ID will get in for $5. Those who wish to volunteer may contact the Little Axe Fire Department at 386-7700.

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what a Scandinavian scouting and surveying party in North America would look like.

Valarie Graham, visual arts teacher for Del Crest, said that she and her students “recreate the period of history as accurately as [they] can … and develop characters based on [the students’] own family history.

Gauntlet has hosted a medieval fair for students at Del Crest for eight years.

Graham said, “Students discover more of history and find what [their] part in upcoming history is” when they are able to participate in this kind of event.

It helps them to learn more than what a textbook can tell them, she added.

The Scandinavian Club of Oklahoma, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year, will offer storytelling, rosemaling, and flute demonstrations, as well as many other informative and interesting exhibits.

UCO Medieval Society member Chris Petty will demonstrate Scandinavian weaving on an authentic Scandinavian loom and Danish blacksmith David Kroier will offer live demonstrations as well.

Five stages will be set up at different locations on the

campus mall. An assortment of dancers and singers will perform on the various stages from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additionally, an international food court consisting of a diverse group of vendors will be available in the gymnasium.

There are five Scandinavian countries, all located in Northern Europe, and each will be highlighted at this event. These countries include, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. jray@rose.edu

jor and TEACH Club president Mallory Cramer said.

The club offers many resources to members including teacher training, conferences, conventions, in-class observations, mentoring and classroom experience.

Aside from helpful services and resources, TEACH also offers affiliations with the Student Oklahoma Education Association.

“Becoming a member of SOEA can be very beneficial for students,” TEACH sponsor Dr. Joanne McMillen-Stafford said.

“Students who are unable to attend meetings can still join for the benefits.”

SOEA is a pre-professional organization of undergraduate and graduate students currently preparing for careers in education. An elected executive board of student members who provide services and representation within the Oklahoma Educators Association leads the organization. Stu-

dents who become members of SOEA are affiliated with the larger OEA. OEA is an educational professional association representing over 40,000 members in the state.

Along with the State Student Organizer, who is a staff member of the OEA, the executive board hosts a fall conference and spring convention that focus on developing members’ communication and leadership skills, providing professional development opportunities and allowing members to exchange ideas and express concerns with neighboring local SOEA campus chapters.

SOEA members are also part of the National Education Association. The NEA is the largest education association in the nation and a major force in shaping the nation’s education agenda, with over 2.7 million members representing every state in the nation.

SOEA is one of the largest student organizations in Oklaho-

ma with local programs at over 25 university and college campuses. Local chapters of SOEA provide support with job interviewing skills, resume writing, brain-based learning, classroom management, cooperative learning and other educational information and issues.

Membership in SOEA also provides networking opportunities with educators through the “Hook Up” program, where local SOEA and local K-12 associations work together to host professional development workshops and unite for special projects.

Becoming a member of TEACH offers many resources to students pursuing a future in the field of education.

For more information about becoming a member of the TEACH Club and SOEA, contact Mcmillen-Stafford at 733-7373 or Professor Linda Tucker at 733-7556. jhsitton@cox.net

TEACH Club sends invite to education majors Photo by MORGAN HORNER

The Miss RSC/MWC Pageant is accepting applications through Jan. 20 through the Student Activities Office in the Student Center. For more information, call 733-7376 or visit www. rose.edu/stuactivities. com.

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Members of the TEACH Club meet and discuss up-coming events.

Heath Sitton Assistant Editor

Students who are interested in pursuing a career in the education field may want to look into becoming involved with clubs on

campus. The TEACH Club offers many helpful benefits for future educators.

“TEACH is an acronym for Tomorrows Educators Advancing Careers Here,” pre-education ma-

Intercultural Day offers students, staff opportunity to learn, have fun Bryan Trude Sports Editor

RSC will host the second annual Intercultural Day from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Oct. 10 on the Campus Mall in front of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation building.

“The purpose of Intercultural Day is to allow students to become involved in exploring other cultures,” Dr. Shenethia Manuel, presidential advisor for intercultural communication and education, said. “Students can display their creative abilities, share information about other cultures with the campus at large and interact with each other in a fun and festive manner.”

Festivities will open with a presentation by Mike Korenblit of Respect Diversity, a nonprofit foundation that works with schools and the community on issues of diversity. The

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son of a Holocaust survivor, Korenblit will speak about the importance of interculturalism and diversity.

The conga drum group Basically Bostick will be performing and reading ethnic poetry, alongside a jazz and reggae performance by recording artist Les Taylor. The popular Henna Tattoo stand will also be returning from last year.

Many RSC clubs will be showcasing their selected cultures with booths during the festivities. Each club will compete to be named the “best booth,” with the winner receiving a plaque.

Last year, the winner was the Black Student Association. “[The BSA] benefited from the interaction with the other students on campus and the cultures that the students represented. We had a really good time,” Virginia Thomas, former advisor for BSA, said. “There

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was a lot of togetherness among all the students. It was more-orless sharing, everybody trying to help everybody out.”

Clubs who take part in Intercultural Day will receive 200 points towards the Club of the Year award, an annual competition in which the winning club receives a monetary award to next year’s budget. The first ten clubs that registered to take part also received $30 for preparation costs.

Also scheduled to be featured at this year’s festival is “A Taste of International Cuisine.” This program will allow students to sample foods from a variety of cultures including Jamaican, Mexican, Indonesian, Scottish and Cajun cuisine.

Local high schools have also been invited to present their own intercultural showcases, including the OKC and MidDel public school districts.

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Erin Waltman

Photo provided by Shenetha Manuel

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Gina Williams, president of the Black Student Association, participates in the annual Intercultural Day.

“It is an opportunity to learn about other people and other cultures,” Manuel said. “It is a good activity that is fun and informative.”

For more information, vis-

it the Office of Intercultural Communications and Education in the Student Services building, Room 100V, or call 733-7905. btrude@rose.edu

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Working toward common goal with team teaches responsibility Erin Waltman Editor in Chief

I have never been much of a “team player.” I dislike depending on others for anything, least of all when I am working on a project for work or class.

However, teamwork is an important part of life. Many projects and assignments are simply too big or are needed to be finished too quickly for a single person to do by themselves.

There is also the aspect that teamwork is good for a person. Working in a group teaches people skills to everyone. After all, it is almost impossible to get any work done if no one in the group can get along.

Working as a team also helps each team member with their communication skills.

Sharing ideas and planning projects encourages each person to find the best way to communicate and get across the idea they are trying to share.

While having people skills and the ability to communicate may not seem

very important, they can often be the difference between a warning and a ticket when a police officer stops you for a minor infraction. They can also help you get out of situations that could very easily spiral out of control, such as dealing with an angry stranger.

Of course, people can only learn from their experiences of working in a group if they actually work. People who sit back

Editorial and refuse to spend any time or energy on the project or assignment will get absolutely nothing out of the team project, except perhaps the anger of the other group members.

While almost nobody enjoys working in a group, it is a learning experience of which everyone should take advantage.

Sitting back and letting the rest of the group do all the work may be easier, but you will gain nothing from the experi-

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ence.

Another important thing to remember when working in a group is that it is a group project – one person should not take charge of everything.

Most groups function better with a leader, but the leader should only help to organize the project; they should not take on all the responsibilities, leaving the rest of the group with nothing to do.

For those who dislike depending on others for anything, the idea of letting other people have responsibility in a group project can be the hardest lesson to learn.

However, group projects can be fun, as long as the group can relax and work as a group instead of bickering about one person hogging all the work or one person refusing to do any work at all.

Teamwork can be one of the easiest – and most valuable – lessons anyone can learn, as long as they are willing to put the time and effort into working with other people toward a common goal. ewaltman@rose.edu

Lettersto the

By Scott Evenson

Editor

Just a note of thanks for your great piece on the drive-in movie theatres.

Drive-ins are a part of American history that is worth preserving.

Thank you for helping to get the word out that we still have a drive-in open in Oklahoma City.

Full name:

Full name:

Title/Major:

Title/Major: Person-

Hobbies: Tennis,

working on and driving sports cars and woodworking

When did you first start at Rose State? July 1996 What are your best moments while attending/ working at RSC? My best moment at RSC was when I had my inauguration and president of the Best Urban TwoYear College in the nation.

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Heather Tubbs

time with my family

Title/Major: Engi-

Jason Bondy RSC student

Title/Major: Wellness

Hobbies: Hanging

When did you first start at Rose State?

Hobbies: Fishing,

out with friends

When did you first start at Rose State?

August 2005

What are your best moments while attending/working at RSC? My best mo-

ment, so far, is meeting new people at RSC.

nel Technician

Hobbies: Spending

October 2003

What are your best moments while attending/working at RSC? My best moment at RSC is each and every day I work at RSC. The college is a fantastic place to work and obtain an education; the people are outstanding.

Counseling Tip #7

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neering

sport biking, racing

2003

What are your best moments while attending/working at RSC? My best mo-

ment at RSC was when my professor of summer biology lab made us collect campus foliage as our project.

A workshop on domestic violence will be offered Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Student Center.

Contact the RSC counselors at 733-7373 for free, confidential assistance.

by Erica Nichols

I wanted to thank you and tell you great job on the campus events encouragement article. As Student Activities Coordinator, that is the biggest challenge I have – getting students to participate. Thanks!

Towry Barnard Coordinator of Student Activities

Travis wins September Wellness employee

Without help, abuse will continue and could worsen. Many resources are available to help a person understand their options and to support them.

Political Scribbles

Mailbag

When did you first start at Rose State?

Heath Sitton Assistant Editor Every month, RSC staff can nominate a fellow staff member for the RSC Wellness Employee of the Month award.

Sheila Travis was chosen as the September award recipient.

Q: What do you do at RSC? A: I am the Director of the Court Reporting Program.

good health. I always feel better and have more energy when I exercise.

Q: How long have you been an employee at RSC? A: 17 years.

Q: How often do you workout?

A: I workout at least eight times per week.

Q: Are you married and/or do you have children?

A: I have three [grown] children and three grandsons ages 4, 6 and 8.

Q: What is your normal workout routine?

A: My workouts include walking three to four days a week, lifting weights in the RSC weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays, robotics at Tan and Tone and floor exercises and [lifting] arm weights at home.

Q: When did you start working out?

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Q: Do you eat any particular foods to stay healthy?

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Q: Do you listen to any particular music when you workout?

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A: Actually I do not listen to any music at all when I workout on my own. At Tan and Tone there is always music and when I am at home I am usually watching the news when I workout.

Q: What is your favorite type of music?

A: My favorite music is the ‘60s, ‘70s and country.

Q: Do you like The Beatles?

A: Yes, I like a lot of their songs. jhsitton@cox.net

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President of RSC

I hope that other readers of your article will feel the same way and continue to support this.

Kimberly Delk

Photo by SCOTT EVEBSON

Dr. James Cook

Opinion Columnist speculates on musical drug inspiration

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Heath Sitton Assistant Editor

A recent revelation has propelled itself into my mind. The revolution will occur tomorrow evening at Bricktown Live.

Further investigations into past musicians, writers, and others. have brought forth a strange epiphany. It seems to be that drugs control a part of music, or at least the music that I enjoy.

Every band that I enjoy listening to is involved with, or has been involved with, some type of drug use.

I am starting to wonder if perhaps being under the influence of something can aid in musical inspiration. Can rock

‘n’ roll music truly exist without drugs? By drugs I do not mean just street drugs or mind altering drugs.

While those drugs do seem to have an impact, I am referring to all drugs. Nicotine, alcohol and other drugs seem to play a great role in the lives of musicians.

Now, I am not some sort of a hippie endorsing the legalization of marijuana. No, I am not that at all.

I am, however, some sort of a junkie aiming for the legalization of heroin, over the counter morphine and all opiates along with passing out miniature liquor bottles to all elementary and ju-

nior high students.

I mean drugs seem to help out musicians. Let us look at the facts. The Beatles were an amazing band of drug users and with-

incredible songs and they were usually high on something.

Nirvana, another amazing band was involved with drugs. Heroin seems to bring some sort of musical flow into musicians. It seems to calm the nerves and bring a sense of warmth into The Music these great musicians.

While it is true that Stand many musicians involved in an excess of drug use die at an early out the drugs, would they have age from using the drugs, I still had so many incredible songs? believe that an occasional use of Probably not. something could prove to aid in The Rolling Stones’, Keith the creative flow.

Richards is the epitome of rock Maybe I am a hippie, maybe ‘n’ roll. The Stones have some I am a junkie and maybe my

the following priority groups receive the flu vaccine first: • Persons aged 65 or older with and without multiple severe ailments • Residents of longterm-care facilities • Persons between the ages of 2 and 64 with multiple severe ailments • Children 6-23 months old • Pregnant women • Health-care personnel who provide direct patient care • Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old After Oct. 24, all persons will be eligible for vaccination.

The vaccine is available at a few places free of charge. One such place is the Oklahoma

City County Health Department, located at 921 N.E. 23rd.

The immunization clinic is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m. and on Wednesday at 9 a.m. It is a first come, first served clinic.

Influenza vaccinations will be available in November for people in the high-risk category but the state usually will not allow government provided flu vaccines to be given out until January 2006.

The Visiting Nurses Association will be at RSC Nov. 9 to deliver flu and pneumonia shots. It will cost $25 for the flu vaccinations and $35 for the pneumonia vaccinations.

“It is recommended that people who are at high risk to the flu should get a flu shot,” Liz Brown, Wellness program coordinator, said. “If you are a senior citizen or around children [you] should get it.”

Aries March 21-April 19... This will be a week for kisses ... Hershey’s Kisses. Go thoughts are meaningless. out, buy a bag and indulge yourBut, I do encourage anyone self. Trust me - you will need it.

who reads this to think about the good influences that drugs have had on music and creativity in general. I recommend reading “The Doors of Perception” by Aldous Huxley.

I am in no way encouraging the use of drugs, I am merely pondering whether or not they prove to be helpful in bringing forth some sort of inner creativity in musicians, poets and artists.

“Nicotine, valium, vicodin, marijuana, ecstasy and alcohol … cocaine,” according to Queens of the Stone Age. Take it as you want. jhsitton@cox.net

Flu season is just around the corner and now is the time people should start thinking about that yearly flu shot.

According to the www.cdc. gov, the Web site for the Center for Disease Control, there have been delays in the distribution of the influenza vaccine as well as supply shortages for the past five flu seasons.

In response to this, they have implemented a prioritization so that there is enough vaccine available for those at the highest risk for complications from influenza.

Due to the uncertainties regarding the production of the flu vaccine, the exact number of available doses and the timing of vaccine distribution for the 2005-2006 influenza season are unknown.

The CDC recommends that

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Approaching influenza season demands preparedness Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor

Genealogy has become the second biggest hobby in America today. Roughly 60 percent of Americans today have expressed some interest in tracing their family roots.

With the advent of the Internet, online ancestry research has become the way to track down those elusive family roots.

But how does one begin to search for their ancestors?

Before starting any online search, get all the information possible from relatives.

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Stop being so standoffish - everyone is ready to smack you. Not because you are being standoffish, but just because it is funny when you get smacked.

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Libra September 23-October 22... Concentrate Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the CDC, urges individuals to protect on the bad things happening to oththemselves and their loved ones with a flu shot. ers - this will make your own life According to Mary Steiner, begin administering it. seem plush by comparison.

Preparedness and Response nurse coordinator of the Oklahoma City County Health Department, many private physicians have already received their vaccine and are waiting for the first week in October to

Getting the flu shot will help to prevent the wide spread of Scorpio October 23-Nothe influenza virus. It is vital vember 21... This week, to get those shots every year as people will think of you as an adorthe influenza virus can mutate able little spaz. And, honestly, you are. from season to season.

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Genealogy explained for those seeking family tree roots Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor

Oct. 7, 2005 15th Street News

The questions to ask are: o Names (maiden name for the women) o Places of birth (country, state, town, county, etc.) o Dates of birth o Marriage dates o Dates of death o Location of gravesites o Names of parents (including maiden name of mother) and siblings o Service in any wars, what war and when This is an important step as once that elderly relative has passed away, valuable infor-

mation could be lost forever.

Once these questions have been answered and all the data that can be collected from oral history is done, see if there is any documented history of the family. Below is a list of possible documents to look for: o Marriage certificates or licenses o Death certificates o Birth certificates o Family Bibles o Written family history o Letters o Military records Photographs of family members are also a great ad-

dition to the history, showing who lived before. When possible, find the names of the people in the pictures and get the approximate time period.

There are several places online that can be utilized in a family search. Ancestry.com and Genealogy.com are the two biggest Web sites, but these require a paid subscription to access several of the databases. Family Search.net is a free service provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and offers several databases to search for ancestors, including the 1880 U.S. Census.

If one does not want to

pay to use Ancestry.com or Genealogy.com, the Oklahoma Historical Society allows visitors to use their computers to access these sites free of charge. Another place to do free research is the Family History Center. These are located in the meeting houses of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are two centers in OKC; the first is at 5020 N.W. 63 rd and the other is at 12915 S. Santa Fe. The search for where one came from is a never-ending journey into the past that also extends into the future.

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relive my younger years, and not look like a complete weirdo.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the series, Wallace (Peter Sallis) is a bumbling inventor with a borderline-disturbing affection for cheese. He is joined by his best friend Gromit, a dog who says nothing at all, but is very quick-witted and resourceful.

Together, they bumble along on one harrowing mishap after another, loaded with dry wit and edgy jokes that come across rather tastefully and which usually provide a good chuckle to the adults without confusing the children to the point

where they ask their parents awkward questions like those on those public service commercials that you see WB actors always doing.

In “WereRabbit,” W a l lace and Gromit are running a humane pest control service called Anti-Pest-o (see what I mean by dry humor?) who captures rabbits without killing them.

This service protects the vegetable

gardens of the various citizens of the nameless town they live in.

The entire town is preparing for the Giant Vegetable Contest held every year

by Lady Tottington (Helena Reel Bonham Carter), Talk and when a giant rabbit that appears under the full moon starts ransacking the “veg,” Tottington calls on Wallace and Gromit to capture it humanely, much to the

dismay of her smarmy suitor Victor Quartermaine (Ralph Fiennes), who would rather just shoot the rabbits and be done with them.

It was obvious that all the other moviegoers who came to see the movie with me were a little bit shocked at the amount of saucy humor in the film, especially the many people who brought small children with them. Suffice to say, “Were-Rabbit” is not a movie for the extremely young, unless you are absolutely confident your wee one would not understand the more adult cracks made in this film.

“Were-Rabbit” is an excellent

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“Wallace and Gromit” flick provides reviewer with trip down memory lane Bryan Trude Sports Editor

One of my fondest memories growing up was the “Wallace and Gromit” short cartoons I used to watch. These miniature doses of smarmy British humor are one of the many influences that made me the man I am today.

Scary, is it not?

Of course, when I found out I would be able to review “Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit” by New Line Cinema and Aardman Studios, I nearly keeled over. It would be an excellent chance for me to

trip down memory lane for those who grew up watching the shorts and living proof that the art of claymation is not dead in this completely 3-D world.

Also, this movie teaches us a very important lesson: If you are a guy and find yourself naked in a tent full of cheese and crackers, being stared at by the girl of your dreams, a dog and about thirty rabbits, it would be best to make sure that the box you put on to cover yourself does not read “may contain nuts.”

There is that dry humor again. btrude@rose.edu

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by Erin Waltman

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