October 2017

15th Street News Volume XLVIII

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ISSUE III

October 2017

Campus Changes Student Center Reconstruction and Relocation

By Kat Tabak Circulation Manager

A right turn Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women drivers

By Emily Siddiqui Copy Editor An enormous breakthrough has been made for women in Saudi Arabia, and people across the world are celebrating with them. For the first time in at least six decades, Saudi women will officially be allowed to obtain licenses and drive vehicles.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced his royal decree Sept.

26. The decree is planned to take effect June 23 of next year, reported “Al Jazeera.” A committee has been appointed to ensure its implementation.

The country was the only in the world to prevent its female citizens from driving. Women of Saudi Arabia were banned from driving in 1957, according to “International Business Times” - and it has remained a de facto law throughout the years.

The effects of the decree are widely anticipated to boost and diversify the kingdom’s economy.

For most, the ban’s lift means victory and progress.

“I was shocked and happy. No one ever expected to hear that,” said Hassan Alkhars, a Saudi citizen studying engineering at Rose State College.

For others, it remains an issue of controversy. According to a YouGov poll done by “Arab News,” 18 percent of women and roughly 30 percent of men in Saudi Arabia disagree with the new decision. Reasons given for dissent, “Arab News” reported, include that “it is not safe for women to drive” and “it is against local cultural

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traditions.”

These reasons come as no surprise, as Saudi Arabia’s cultural traditions have close ties with Wahhabism, a strict interpretation of the Quran, from which many legal and social customs—such as gender-specific restrictions—receive their justification.

The ban’s lift is not the only recent promotion of women’s rights within the country, as activists have fought for equality for years. The weekend before Salman’s decree, women were permitted their debut entrance into

“I was shocked and happy.

No one ever expected to hear that,” -Hassan Alkhars Saudi student at Rose State

the King Fahd International Stadium for the kingdom’s 87th anniversary celebration, “News 18” reported. In 2015, Saudi women voted in municipal elections for the first time ever.

Despite these steps forward, many believe Saudi society has a long way to go in terms of human rights. The nation’s women in particular have always been subject to the authority of the men.

“It will be interesting, in a way, to see how the males in the society deal with the transition,” said Tara Hall, professor of sociology at Rose State

College.

Currently, the kingdom’s women still live as unequal citizens. Limitations include that they cannot travel overseas unless accompanied by a male guardian, they cannot marry without their father’s consent, and social interaction with men outside of family is not permitted. But with this new advancement, the future looks bright for Saudi women seeking to claim more rights.

For many Westerners, it may seem the best outcome would be for the nation to provide maximum rights to all its citizens. However, Alkhars explained that not everyone in Saudi Arabia is complaining about their rights; in fact, many are happy with the status quo.

Dr. Elizabeth Boger, psychology professor at Rose State College, pointed out that the new law will take time for the culture to adjust to.

In terms of how women will be treated, “the legal reality and the actual reality are very different,” she said.

It is tempting to ask whether this long-awaited freedom has paved the road for similar decisions in the near future. But it is worth considering that Saudi women “don’t necessarily want or need things that maybe women here are fighting for. We cannot take our ideologies and impose them on these groups, or we are no better than the oppressors they are currently facing,” Hall said.

Saudi Arabia is in the middle of a large-scale project, Vision 2030, aiming to propel the nation forward on many levels. Details can be found at vision2030.gov.sa.

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With the completion of the LRC over the summer, the next building to face a reconstruction process is the Student Center.

The first step of this process began with the relocation of all the offices in the Student Center to the Susan Loveless Center (formerly CDLC), which is set to begin within the next month or two, according to Senior Director of Campus Operations Richard Andrews.

Here is a quick rundown of where offices and individuals will be relocated: Bookstore The main area of the Bookstore will be relocated to the Susan Loveless Center, Rooms 112-114, while the Bookstore’s food operations will be located in Room 110. The Bookstore’s administrator’s office will be housed in Room 109A-D. Print Room/Mail room Those looking for their mailbox or utilizing print services will be able to find them in Susan Loveless Center, Rooms 115 and 116.

Campus Security The Security Office will be found in the Susan Loveless Center, Room 117, and the campus Safety/Security Coordinator Office will be in Room 102. Rose State Senior Director/Operator will be relocated to Room 103.

Administrative staff will be moved to Rooms 104 and 105.

The New Student Union The exact date of the move has not yet been decided. However, it will occur by December, Andrews said.

Andrews also said they have not determined exactly what the new Student Center will look like, but it is in the works.

The general idea of the new Student Center is for it to be student-centric, with more spaces built in for students who either wish to study, hold events or just hang out.

“Many student-related services that are currently located in multiple buildings around campus will be consolidated into the new building,” Andrews said. “The exact programs that will be relocated – and their final locations – have yet to be determined. Services that are available in the current Student Center will be housed in the new Student Union building; specifically, the Bookstore and food services will be located in the new building.”

The exact time frame of the reconstruction process has not yet been fully determined.

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Be advised: Spring enrollment opens soon

By Katie Duer Staff Writer

With spring enrollment right around the corner (see sidebar for dates), being prepared and knowing what to expect will eliminate those nightmares in which you are standing in front of the class naked.

The key to being prepared for school can be this simple: Go see an academic adviser on campus.

Some students, like those on academic probation or students with a hold from another school, are required to see an academic adviser before registering for classes.

Rose State administrators recommend seeing an adviser before every semester. The advisers available on campus are equipped with knowledge and resources to ensure every student’s academic

career will be smooth and successful.

Advisers show students what tools are accessible to them.

However, it is up to each student to reach out and take advantage of the options available to ensure their success.

“It is important to do some career exploration and personality assessments to research what it is that interests you, so that you can choose wisely what courses are going to prepare you for the career you want, ” said Twyler Earl, director of the EmPower program at Rose State College. “Own your education.”

Academic advisers not only help students with enrollment, but they also spend a lot of time setting up workshops for students and learning how to help students be successful. Their knowledge base and network reach far and wide.

Advisers want students to be

successful and they eagerly await being able to guide and direct.

They aim to build trust and mutual rapport with each student.

Advisers encourage students to discover their strengths, skills and abilities to make the most out of their college experience.

Monique Bruner, director of Degree Completion and Student Retention, explained how she adopted an “appreciative advising approach.” Bruner spoke of how important it is for her to learn about her students’ lives, to ensure she is directing them appropriately and setting up each and every one of her students to be successful.

Bruner said she tries to give her students realistic advice and direction. When it comes to balancing home lives with their college career, she considers the difficulty level of each course and focuses on each student’s unique situa-

Raiders look back on Rose State’s Beginning

By Yesenia Gonzalez Staff Writer

Oscar Rose Junior College was Rose State College’s original moniker. Rose State College has gone through some remarkable external changes; however, the quality of education has not decreased.

Cindy Mikeman, executive director of Foundation and Resource Development, recalled her time as a student in the ‘70s, at the beginning of Oscar Rose Junior College’s history. Although computers existed in the 1970s, they offered neither the practicality nor the ease of use of modern computers.

Mikeman said there were no laptops or computer labs back then, a stark contrast to the technology available at Rose State College today, especially with the completion of the renovated LRC and its array of computers, printers and scanners. Age diversity in the student body was also

limited.

“When I was here it was mainly young students. Back in the day, it was primarily traditional students,” Mikeman said.

Now, Rose State College is home to a diverse range of students, including non-traditional and military students. Elizabeth Larios, recruiter and 2013 graduate of Rose State College, enjoyed her time as a student and now works on campus to introduce the college as a viable option for anyone, no matter their background.

“I’m a big believer in diversity in the classroom. Different backgrounds are helpful,” Larios said in reference to how she views the age distinctions in the classroom.

The campus culture at Rose State has largely not changed.

Students still gather at the Student Center (what will soon be known as the Student Union) and attend campus events with friends. The camaraderie among pupils remains the same throughout

Rose State’s history. Mikeman even met her husband, Keith Mikeman, on campus.

“It’s not so much our facility that makes Rose State so great … but it’s our people,” Larios said.

When Rose State passed a bond issue in 2013, the Student Senate pushed changes to improve campus, especially the restrooms and the LRC. “The community actually has to vote for the bond issue. The students came together and they were able to reach out to the community and show … that it was not just for the students but for the community as a whole,” Larios said.

From the students to the faculty, Rose State remains an optimal learning environment.

“Every person who works here is here for one reason: to help the students,” Mikeman said. Even through renovations and advancing technology, Rose State has preserved its initial desire to serve the community.

tion, so every student receives a personalized experience.

Whether you are a traditional student coming right out of high school or coming back to college after a break, there is a plan or program available for you. There are even academic forgiveness programs applicable if prior college experience did not go as well as they may have hoped. Set up for success and reach out to academic advisers on campus.

For more information on how to have a successful plan for your college career, see an academic adviser on campus today.

Dates: Oct. 30: Beginning Spring Enrollment for Returning Students Nov. 6: Beginning Spring Enrollment for New Students Jan. 22-24, 2018: Late spring enrollment for the first 8-Week session Jan. 20, 2018: Special Saturday Enrollment (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)

News Briefs Vegas shooting On Oct. 1, the Route 66 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas experienced the largest mass shooting in United States history, with 59 people killed and more than 500 injured.

The active shooter was confirmed as Stephen Paddock, 64. Paddock committed suicide before police arrived to his room at the Mandalay Bay hotel. The shooting is still under investigation and no clear motive has been released.

Equifax data breach Equifax, one of the three credit monitoring bureaus, reported a category 5 security breach on Sept.

7. There were 145.5 million records breached. Equifax, Experian and Transunion all have access to information on everyone residing in the U.S. The mistrust of Equifax surrounding this breach is directly related to their delayed reports.

2017 Atlantic hurricanes This year’s Atlantic Hurricane season, which runs from June 1-Nov. 30 was the most prevalent in the U.S. compared to recent years. Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria devastated residents and they are still in the process of re-building.

DACA During the Obama administration, The Dream Act was created and shielded beneficiaries from deportation for two years and allowed them to attain a Social Security number to legally work.

DACA ended this year. As of Oct. 5, the government stopped accepting renewals.

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Rose State alumnus overcomes obstacles to achieve lifelong dream

By Haley Humphrey Staff Writer This 2017 fall semester will be the last of its kind for many Rose State students. May 2018 is quickly approaching. Anticipation of graduation lingers in the campus air.

But what comes next? For some, the near future may summon obtaining more degrees in a chosen field of interest. For others, a scavenger hunt for the quintessential job will unfold. For 22-yearold Tim Hyland, it was the call to join the United States Air Force.

Hyland is a 2016 Rose State alumnus and has an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. While listening to him provide information of his background, a deeper understanding of his desire to enlist in the military can be grasped.

With both parents retired members of the armed forces, he said, “I always knew I wanted to join the military.”

Even during his high school years at Carl Albert, his strong passion to join the military was obvious. The way he talked about the importance of activeness in his life stood out. This is the attitude that positively influences the men and women who serve our country. This is the attitude of silent heroes.

“My first option was to be a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard,” Hyland said. Being submerged in water for extensive amounts of time was something Hyland was more than used to, due to his earlier years of competitive swimming.

Hyland ended up swearing in with the Air Force in the spring of 2016. He chose the path to become a Pararescueman, also known as a PJ. When asked about the driving forces behind this decision, he explained how much he looks up to his grandfather, who was a Green Beret, an Army Special Forces title known worldwide for its elite military status.

In the Air Force, the job of a Pararescueman falls under Special Operations, which fits Hyland’s energetic personality. According to Maureen Malone, writer for the Chron, “Members of the unit perform search-and-rescue operations

for the military, recovering crew and equipment from downed aircraft. They are also trained to provide emergency medical treatment during a rescue.”

There are many requirements that males who choose to go this route must meet.

One of these initial requirements is called a Physical Abilities and Stamina Test.

This test involves the capability of swimming under water two times for 25 meters without taking a breath; swimming 500 meters in 10 minutes and 7seconds or less; running 1.5 miles in 9 minutes and 47 seconds or less; 10 pull ups in two minutes or less; and 54 sit-ups and 52 push-ups in two minutes or less each.

The swimming aspects of this test were a breeze for Hyland; however, the run was an entirely different story.

Swimming and running do not work the same body mechanics, leaving Hyland to struggle toward the end of each test.

It was time to call in reinforcements. At the beginning of this year, a passed-on discovery was made from another Rose State alum that Hyland

“Failure is a necessary part of life, if you don’t fail, winning doesn’t feel as good.”

-Tim Hyland Rose State Alumnus

was having trouble with his running performance, which led to a conversation with retired Chief Master Sgt. Ralph Humphrey, about training with Hyland. Since Humphrey is a workout fanatic, optimism that he would mentor Hyland to success on the track field arose.

Weeks passed and Humphrey saw improvement in not only Hyland’s mechanics, but his time. However, once the testing dates arrived, Hyland was still falling short.

Humphrey was puzzled.

This led to a meeting with William Case, Carl Albert High School cross country coach.

Case, too, was mystified, but was more than happy to assist in training with Hyland.

“After failing the running part of his test multiple times,

Tim Hyland, Rose State alumnus, is sworn into the Air Force in spring of 2016.

it would have been easy to just quit,” Case said. “I’m super impressed with Tim’s effort to continue to push himself through relentless practices until he reached his goal.”

Day after day, these three men trained together. Humphrey and Case constantly encouraged Hyland to be better, to be faster.

On June 21, Hyland’s positive coaches made a trip to watch him run his 1.5 miles.

The promising outcome that Hyland would pass the running portion and finally be able to start his life as a Pararescueman hung in the atmosphere.

There were no smiles that day.

More training took place and Hyland continued to work harder.

On Aug. 9, all the sweat and sore muscles paid off. After 12 attempts, Hyland passed his run at nine minutes and 43 seconds. It was a good day.

The sound of voices who knew Hyland could do it all along simultaneously bounced off each other, yelling for Hyland to run as fast as he could.

The sight of Hyland throwing his hands up in the air as he shouted with triumph will be ingrained in the minds of his

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supportive fan club.

“Now that he has cleared that hurdle, he still continues to come to practice only to get better,” Case said.“Tim’s dedication to persevere is a perfect example of why giving up is not an option.”

There was no question that Hyland’s perseverance inspired those around him, and it was easy to see why. Hyland shared his take on life, “Never give up on your dreams.

Even when you get denied them over and over. Failure is a necessary part of life. If you don’t fail, winning doesn’t feel as good. If you put your mind to something you can do anything, but you have to believe that you can; you have your doubts of course, that little voice in your head saying, ‘but what if this happens?’ but the other voice in your head telling you: don’t give up, never quit, never surrender. That’s the voice you have to listen to.

Never give up.”

No matter what difficulties people face in their lives, Hyland proved the importance of continuing to push onward to achieve the ultimate goal.

He will achieve his goal in life: “to save as many lives as possible” while upholding the Pararescueman motto: “that others may live.”

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Taylor Michelle Doss Age: 18 Hometown: Oklahoma City Major: General Studies Position in Student Senate: Elected Senator Hobbies/Interests: Reading and hunting.

After Rose I plan to: Go to OU. My hope is to pursue a career in: Firefighting.

I joined Student Senate because: I wanted to be involved and help improve Rose State.

Dwyanyae Runnels Age: 20 Hometown: Edmond Major: Psychology Position in Student Senate: Elected Senator Hobbies/Interests: Guitar and soccer.

After Rose I plan to: Attend university to continue my studies.

My hope is to pursue a career in: Psychology.

I joined Student Senate because: I would love to make a change on and off campus.

Nicholas Hanebutt Age: 20 Hometown: Shawnee Major: General Science Position in Student Senate: Elected Senator Hobbies/Interests: School and hanging with friends.

After Rose I plan to: Attend OSU and become a veterinarian.

My hope is to pursue a career in: Veterinary practices.

I joined Student Senate because: I hope to make a change.

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Hunter William Fate Burns Age: 20 Hometown: Moore Major: Health & Science Position in Student Senate: Elected Senator Hobbies/Interests: Wrestling, working out and school.

After Rose I plan to: Attend OU or UCO. My hope is to pursue a career in: Physical therapy or personal training.

I joined Student Senate because: I wanted to help bring our school together and do more things with the community.

Meet the student senate

Amanda Raquel Haslam Age: 19 Hometown: Tecumseh Major: Enterprise Development Position in Student Senate: Health Science Division Merit Appointee Hobbies/Interests: Being with my friends and outdoor activities.

After Rose I plan to: Attend UCO and then OU My hope is to pursue a career in: Radiation therapy.

I joined Student Senate because: The opportunity to make changes around campus.

Emilee Kay Fields Age: 21 Hometown: Ponca City Major: Enterprise Development Position in Student Senate: Elected Senator Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, hammocking and going on adventures.

After Rose I plan to: Go to UCO for Pre-Vet and Psychology.

My hope is to pursue a career in: Animal care.

I joined Student Senate because: I want to better myself by helping other people and representing Rose State as best I can.

Andrew Jordan Mullins Age: 19 Hometown: Choctaw Major: Business (Economics) Position in Student Senate: Business Division Merit Appointee Hobbies/Interests: Video games and anything sports.

After Rose I plan to: Get an Economics degree My hope is to pursue a career in: Writing for MMA or run my own business.

I joined Student Senate because: I enjoy being involved.

Brooklyn Toney Age: 19 Hometown: Akron, Ohio Major: Psychology Position in Student Senate: Elected Senator Hobbies/Interests: Being outside, reading and talking to people.

After Rose I plan to: Move forward in my education at UCO. My hope is to pursue a career in: Undecided I joined Student Senate because: I care about the student body and want to represent their needs enthusiastically.

Lifestyle

More than a million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year, according to diabetes.org. Despite it being a familiar term, the disease itself may be foreign to many.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there are two types of diabetes. Type 1 occurs when someone’s pancreas does not produce insulin. In order to manage the condition they must inject insulin daily. Type 2 diabetes happens when a person’s cells are not able to use the blood sugar for energy efficiently, causing sugar to accumulate in the blood stream. The symptoms for both types include thirst and unexplained weight loss, but may differ from person to person. Some may not experience any symptoms at all.

Professor of Psychology Richard Wedemeyer was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. Fifty years later, he was awarded a medal from the Joslin Diabetes Center to celebrate 50 years since his diagnosis.

“I want people to know that the decision to manage this condition is theirs,” Wedemeyer said. He has also helped many cope with their diagno-

November serves as diabetes awareness month to bring attention to the millions affected.

ses and has guided people to learn how to properly care for themselves.

Wedemeyer strongly advises people

Photo by Bailey Bussell

By Michelle Rojano Editor-in-Chief

Diabetes Management: A positive perspective

to get checked. The sooner people are diagnosed, the sooner they can begin taking care of themselves.

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Diabetes is a manageable disease, but millions go undiagnosed. On the other hand, some people who have been diagnosed may choose to not do anything to manage their condition.

“I have never spoken with anyone who has endured complications who didn’t regret [not] taking better care of themselves,” Wedemeyer said.

Damage caused by not managing the disease can be irreparable over years.

“A person must ask themselves an important question: Is there anything more important to you and the people you love than to take care of yourself,” Wedemeyer asked.

Those diagnosed are fully capable of living a long and happy life, free of restrictions.

“Finding motivation to exercise, eat properly and take medication is daunting but doable and essential,” he said.

It is important to know that while the condition may require a few lifestyle and routine changes, diabetics lives are in their own hands.

Mercy Hospital offers diabetes management education classes and a support group. For information on the classes, visit mercy.net or call 936-5422. To join Mercy’s support group, visit mercy.net or call 9365444.

Irish Origin, American favorite: Shepherd’s Pie

By Payton Hayes

Usually, corned beef is used in Shepherd’s pie, but in this Americanized version of the Irish dish, use ground beef, and for a vegan version, use meat-free or vegan ground beef. Instant potatoes may be used for convenience but the dish tastes better, overall, prepared with fresh, homemade mashed potatoes.

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Sour Cream Butter Garlic Salt Parsley Ground beef Peas

Ingredients

• Carrots • Corn • Green Beans Optional: • Bread crumbs • Gravy

Cooking Instructions

• Set the oven to 375° F to preheat.

• Spray a large, rectangular baking dish with cooking spray, and put a pot of water on to boil. Once it is boiling, cook potatoes until soft. Instructions will be different for instant potatoes. Prepare the ground beef and other vegetables while the potatoes boil.

• Mash the potatoes and mix in the sour cream, butter, garlic salt and parsley to taste.

• Spread a thin layer of potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish, followed by the ground beef, and then the vegetables, in no particular or der. Then cover with another layer of potatoes. Optional: top with breadcrumbs for an even crispier topping and serve with gravy for extra flavor.

• Cover with foil and cook until the top layer of potatoes becomes golden brown in color.

• Let cool and enjoy.

This version of Shepherd’s pie is easily modified for those who prefer not to eat meat or might be allergic to dairy or other ingredients listed above. This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks, if properly stored and can also be frozen for later. Serving sizes vary by person and amount of ingredients used.

This dish does not have specific measurements to allow for customization.

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Sports

Rose State Soccer Coaches

Billy Martin Title: Head Men’s Soccer Coach Number of years coaching: 21 Achievements at Rose: Finished out as regional season champions in 2016, 2016 Region II Coach of the Year and ranked 12th in the nation in 2015 Hobbies: Coaching and watching his kids play soccer Favorite music: Country Favorite candy: Hershey’s Kisses

Michael Shanahan Title: Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Number of years coaching: Six Achievements at Rose: won conference last year Hobbies: Playing soccer, golfing, hanging out with friends Favorite music: Country Favorite candy: Skittles and Sour Patch Kids

Thunderous Off-season, thunderous Opportunities

Raiders Celebrate soccer sophomore day

By Danny Fritts Sports Writer

PG-13 This past off-season was quite a busy one for the Oklahoma City Thunder and General Manager of the OKC Thunder Sam Presti. At the beginning of the off-season, they acquired small forward Paul George from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for shooting guard Victor Oladipo and power forward Domantas Sabonis. This came as a huge shock from around the league as many coaches and front office heads believed he was either going to the Los Angeles Lakers or teaming up with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. George had many positive things to say about Oklahoma City and playing with the reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.

“I got a real welcoming from the fans and this feels like home,” said Paul George in an interview with the NBA. “I think having a guy like Russ at the point position who night-in and nightout is gonna have a mismatch.”

MELO To go along with the acquisition of George, the Thunder traded power forward/center Enes Kanter, forward

Sadé Boswell Title: Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Number of years coaching: Five Achievements at Rose: Has made it to the regional finals every year while at Rose Hobbies: Working out Favorite music: Maroon 5 Favorite candy: Pretzel M&M’s and Haribo gummies

Doug McDermott and a 2018 second round draft pick to the New York Knicks in exchange for forward Carmelo Anthony. This move came at the end of the off-season, right before the team’s Media Day. The Thunder negotiated with the Knicks after talks fell through with the Houston Rockets to potentially send Anthony to Houston.

Anthony loved the Oklahoma welcome and teaming up with two superstars in Westbrook and George.

“It was time to get serious about winning. I see the talent level on this team – I know what Russ and PG can do, and I feel like this is the perfect fit for me to come in and just play basketball and help the guys around me get better,” Anthony said in an interview with the NBA. Regrouping Along with acquiring George and Anthony, they also signed veterans Raymond Felton and Patrick Patterson. George gives the Thunder a different look from last season as someone on the wing who can create his own shot, handle the ball, drive in the lane and will be a fierce competitor on the defensive side. Anthony has solidified himself over the years as one of the best pure scorers in the league.

He and George are looked at as major upgrades who can work with West-

brook and take some of the workload off the reigning MVP. Anthony will look to stretch out the floor for the Thunder and will give them length at the power forward position where Thunder Head Coach Billy Donovan said he will start this season.

Felton is a 12-year veteran in the league. He has a career average of 12 points per game and six assists per game. He will handle the ball for the second team.

Patterson signed with the Thunder on a three-year, $16 million deal. Patterson will be an inside presence and a rebounder coming off the bench.

Guard/forward Terrence Ferguson, a Tulsa native, was the 21st overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He could see some playing time this season as he is versatile and possesses the ability to get to the basket.

In Russ We Trust As for Russell Westbrook, he is coming off a historic season, breaking the record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42. The record was previously held by Oscar Robertson.

Along with breaking the record, he led the league in scoring and was named the league’s MVP. To top it all off, Westbrook signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension prior to the pre-season.

By Madi Zick Sports Writer

The Raiders’ Soccer program competed against Eastern Oklahoma State College Oct. 16. The Raiders honored the sophomore players and had a ceremony in between the Women’s and Men’s games. The Women’s team kept a shutout against Eastern and won the game 6-0, and the Men’s team won 5-1. After this game, the Women’s team clinched a spot in playoffs, and the Men’s team became the regular season conference champions. The Women’s next game is 1 p.m. Oct. 22 against Redlands in El Reno, and the Men’s next game is at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 against SCU JV at Rose State.

Photo by Bob Whitaker

Damon Soloman Title: Head Women’s Soccer Coach Number of years coaching: 18 Achievements at Rose: Ranked 20th in the nation last year Hobbies: Likes being outdoors and hanging with friends and family Favorite music: Eric Church Favorite candy: Hot Tamales

RSC Men’s Soccer sophomores celebrate a win Oct. 16.

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Home turf upset: Sooners lose to unranked Iowa State

By Austin Russell Sports Writer

While the Oklahoma Sooners beat the Texas Longhorns 29-24 Oct. 14 at the Red River Rivalry, the big upset came a week before.

The No. 9-ranked Oklahoma Sooners went into their

game against the Iowa State Cyclones favored to win and analysts predicted this would be an easy game. They were proven wrong in one of the biggest upsets of this year’s college football season. Iowa State brought their A-game in order to win 38-31 over the Sooners.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield led the Sooners in passing

yards with 24-33 pass completions for 306 yards, threw one touchdown and ran one in himself. Freshman running back Trey Sermon led the Sooners in rushing yards with 18 carries for 90 yards in this upset. Powerhouse fullback Dimitri Flowers led the team in receiving yards with seven catches for 95 yards. That was still not enough to maintain

the lead.

This loss to an unranked team led the Sooners to drop that week to No. 12 in AP rankings. OU also had the record for most wins at 14, but it ended with the Cyclones.

The Sooners will have to better perform if they want any chance of making the Playoffs, meaning they will have to win out the rest of the season.

Cowboys defeat Texas Tech The Oklahoma State Cowboys were able to rebound from a tough 44-31 home loss to number 4-ranked TCU with a 41-34 road win over Texas Tech.

The Cowboys would strike first as quarterback Mason Rudolph found wide receiver James Washington for a 14yard touchdown to take an early 7-0 lead in the quarter.

Texas Tech would respond less than four minutes later as defensive back Damarcus Fields would intercept Rudolph’s pass at the five-yard line and run it back 95 yards for a touchdown tying the game at 7-7 in the middle of the first quarter.

Tech would keep the momentum going early in the second quarter as quarterback Nic Shimonek hit wide receiver Dylan Cantrell for a 3-yard touchdown to take a 14-7 lead. The Cowboys would quickly respond with a score of their own as Rudolph would find running back Justice Hill out of the backfield for a 5-yard touchdown to tie the game at 14-14. Following a stop, the Cowboys would strike again as Rudolph would find wide receiver Jalen McCleskey for a 4-yard touchdown, and Rudolph’s third touchdown of the half, to take a 21-14 lead. Tech would tack on a 24-yard field goal on the last play of the half to make it 21-17.

The Cowboys would start the second half just like they did the first, putting seven

Photo courtesy of OSU Athletics

By Jonathan Goudeau Sports Editor

The Texas Tech Red Raiders fell to the OSU Cowboys at their match up on Sept. 30.

points on the board as Rudolph would run it in from eight yards out to extend the Cowboys’ lead to 28-17. The Cowboys and Red Raiders would trade field goals for the rest of the quarter making it a 34-20 game heading into the fourth quarter.

Tech would start the fourth quarter strong, punching in two touchdown runs from running backs Justin Stockton and Desmond Nisby to tie

the game at 34-34 early in the fourth. After back-and-forth stops, Rudolph would seal the deal on his second touchdown run of the game this time from 16 yards out to take a 41-34 lead with 1:12. The defense would secure the win.

The Cowboys’ potent offense continued, rolling up 32 first downs and 597 yards of total offense. Rudolph finished his day going 27-of-38 for 376 yards and three touchdowns

with one interception through the air and adding 50 yards and two touchdowns in 11 carries on the ground. Hill led in rushing with 164 yards on 30 carries. Washington continued making his claim for being the top wideout in the country as he hauled in nine catches for 127 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Marcell Ateman had a strong game himself, snagging six catches for 114 yards.

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Opinion

LGBTQ in Chechnya:

By Mina Onar News Editor

The fight for their lives

Some sociological issues differ from country to country and homosexuality is one of them. The U.S. and many modern European countries have made progressive steps on this topic in recent years.

These countries have laws to allow same-sex marriages and, from a sociological perspective, people in these countries are mostly respectful of LGBT rights.

Chechnya, however, is on the opposite end of the spectrum regarding equal rights for the gay community, especially gay men. In February 2017 gay concentration camps were built in Chechnya to rid its country of gay Chechen men. A Russian opposition newspaper, “Novaya Gazeta,” reported that Chechen authorities arrested and killed more than 100 gay men. They were detained in connection with their nontraditional sexual preference and orientation or suspicion of such. A spokes-

man for Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov denied the report, though gay men who survived the brutal act gave interviews to confidential newspapers such as the “New York Times,” “The Independent” and “The Guardian.”

Chechnya, which is a mainly Muslim and highly conservative country, labels gay men as abnormal and criminals.

None of these gay men demonstrated their sexual orientation publicly because it is equal to a death sentence. Gay men of Chechnya have been the target of honor killings by officials and their own families.

With so many gay men being attacked and sometimes killed by their own relatives who believe being gay smears the family honor and is a sin of the religion of Islam, Chechen gay men are desperate to find refuge in other countries. However, most Western countries do not have a specific visa status for the human rights of LGBT people. Some countries give permission to limited Chechen men to enter their soil. In May, the Lithuanian government

granted visas to two Chechen men, and the German government let a Chechen man travel to Germany on a special visa.

Recently, the Canadian government allowed Chechen gay men and lesbians to seek safety in Canada as well. The majority of people whom the Canadian government has helped are men because it is harder for women to escape Chechnya.

The Russian LGBT Network has helped evacuate 43 people from Chechnya.

“Homosexuality is condemned. It is believed Islam considers it a great sin,” Ekaterina L. Sokiryanskaya, who is Russia’s project director for the International Crisis group and an authority on Chechnya, told the “New York Times.”

Western governments, the UN and human rights groups have condemned the actions of Chechnya.

Alexander Marcel, chairman of Committee Idaho France, said the complaint was “the only way to pursue Nazi behavior at an international level” in his speech on killing gay men of Chechnya.

Gay men in Chechnya are in danger of both attacks by the country’s authorities, as well as the “honor killings.”

“Some returned barely alive from beatings,” said Tanya Lokshina, Russian program director for Human Rights Watch, in her interview with the “New York Times.”

Five countries, two of them non-EU, have offered visas for LGBT people in Chechnya to flee the country. While Lithuania and France agree on helping gay men from Chechnya, as of now, the United States has made it clear that it will implement no special policies.

“Chechnya is a Muslim state within Russia. The current administration sees little use or need to reach out to Muslims,” said Michelle Brockmeier, professor of history at Rose State College. “The longstanding war between Chechnya and Russia puts the Chechens in a precarious place in the geopolitical scheme. To offer them visas would also cause additional rancor and trouble with the current Russian administration headed by Vladimir Putin.”

Gaga: Five Foot Two:

a personal look at the girl behind the makeup

By Payton Hayes Online Editor

International pop star, fashion icon and actress, Lady Gaga gets personal with fans in her new documentary, “Gaga: Five Foot Two.” The film runs for exactly 100 minutes, offering an inside look at the star’s personal and professional life.

The film was unveiled Sept.

8 at the International Film Festival in Toronto and was released for online streaming on Netflix Sept. 22. The documentary received an approval rating of 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, from 28 different reviews.

“Gaga: Five Foot Two” was directed by Chris Moukarbel and produced by him as well as Bobby Campbell, Heather Parry and Gaga herself.

The film featured prominent people such as Gaga’s family, legendary jazz singer Tony

Bennett and International fashion designer, Donatella Versace.

According to Netflix, “Gaga: Five Foot Two” is of cinéma vérité, or “truthful cinema” style as to give viewers "unfiltered, behind-the-scenes access" to a year in the life of Gaga, during which they cover the production of Gaga’s fifth studio album, Joanne.

Viewers also get a look at Gaga’s struggle with chronic pain from fibromyalgia and the troublesome pain in her hip from her grisly injury in 2013, which caused her to cancel the Born This Way Ball Tour.

Other events covered in the film include an extensive look at the creation and execution of her critically acclaimed Super Bowl LI halftime performance, footage of Gaga playing the guest role of Scáthach' on American Horror Story: Roanoke, footage from her Beats 1 Inter view with Zane Lowe earlier

this year, footage from the music video production of her single “Perfect Illusion” and the ongoing drama between herself and Madonna.

The film showed uncensored reactions from the star as she dealt with physical and emotional pain. Gaga faced many suppressed emotions in the making of her fifth studio album, Joanne, and the film reflected just a glimpse of that emotional pain when Gaga showed her like-named song, Joanne, to her grandmother. Her father, Joe Germanotta, left the room, and Gaga fell into tears while playing the song for her grandmother.

Despite the sad and serious portions of the film, it was not all unhappiness for Gaga. The film also included Gaga’s reaction when she got the call from National Football League about per forming at the Super Bowl LI’s halftime show earlier this year.

Gaga also described her newfound self-confidence and how it felt to finally be comfortable in her own skin.

The film also shows the more personal side of Gaga’s life as a performer, from the glamourous experiences with paparazzi and crowding fans, to less glamourous trips to Walmart and visits at the doctor.

The film opens and ends with Gaga’s performance at the Super Bowl LI halftime show, providing views with a satisfying ending to the timeline of wild events that occurred during a year in the life of Gaga. She shows her utmost love for family and friends and her adoration and appreciation of her fans along the journey.

Fans and non-fans of Gaga can all get an inside look at Gaga’s personal and professional life in her new critically lauded documentary, “Gaga: Five Foot Two” on Netflix.com.

Opinion

Challenging Social Norms: Determining who should pay for a date

By Michelle Rojano Editor-in-Chief

The feminism movement is sweeping the world, from Hillary Clinton being the first woman elected by a major political party for the presidential ticket, to the world uniting to march for women’s rights, in which 3.3 million people participated.

Many criticize the movement, claiming the true idea behind it is to favor women, not to truly have equality between genders. While the past few years have resulted in the world making leaps toward equality in many ways, we remain staggered in others.

There are countless ongoing debates revolving around feminism, including: who pays for dates?

It is a the societal norm that the men are expected to pay for the dates. The standard began

By JaNae’ Williams Staff Writer

centuries ago, when men were the primary breadwinners in families. This was a result of women being considered property and therefore unable to work, vote or own land.

Though this is not the case in most countries today, the mentality has stayed behind for some. The primary concern for some women when searching for a husband is still whether or not the man is able to provide for them, but how does that fit into equality?

It doesn’t, but the wage gap between genders is not a myth. According to American Association of

University Women, the wage gap in the United States is at least 11 percent less than average. This means that the average woman working full time makes at least 11 percent less annually than the average man working the same job. In Oklahoma, they estimate the wage difference is 26 percent, but the highest difference goes to Louisiana with a 30 percent difference.

That being said, it is still possible for women to take some of the finan-

cial responsibility while dating.

If we are trying to achieve absolute equality on this issue, the two parties partaking in the date should pay the tab based on the wage they make in comparison to the person with whom they are sharing a meal. Realistically, however, no one is wanting to take the time to mathematically solve the issue. Instead, an achievable solution would be taking turns paying for dates or splitting the tab.

While some women and men may still believe that men should take responsibility for paying, it is unrealistic to believe that the average college person has enough money to support the entirety of the dates within a relationship, especially if they find themselves going out more than a couple of times a week. Whether or not women identify as feminists it is time to take some of the financial burden off of men.

Political sleeper cells: Extremism from within

Chaos in our nation’s capital. At least that seems to be the dominant narrative lately. Our political parties appear more opposed to one another daily, but isn’t that just how bipartisanship works?

The short answer is no. The job of the elected officials in a representative democracy is to work together in order to draft and approve policy with the best interest of the constituency as a whole in mind. In the last several months, there has been a noticeable surge in political outliers attempting to influence the American political system.

Some would say since America is “the land of the free,” these people have just as much right to representation as anyone else.

However, when outliers with dangerous views are allowed to heavily influence political parties it begins to put a strain on the ability of the members of the parties to uphold our Constitution.

When the founders wrote the Constitution, they expressed its intent in the Preamble. According to the Constitution, the document exists to “form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the

general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty.” All of these ideals are threatened when outliers with extreme views begin to stake a claim in our political system.

At the heart of this matter currently, and a source of rising tension, is the division within the Republican party over the white nationalist agenda and the relationship between alt-right and party representatives. After the recent runoff victory by Alabama Senatorial candidate Roy Moore, a conservative Republican with views in line with the likes of Breitbart, a monumental television interview occurred. In a segment with CNN’s Jake Tapper, former Republican presidential candidate and governor of Ohio John Kasich said that should the party prove incapable of being fixed, he would no longer “be able to support the party. Period.

That’s the end of it.”

The end as we know is often just the beginning. How did it get this far and what is so dangerous and unwelcome about the views of these groups?

Looking back at the Preamble to the Constitution and focusing specifically on the promises that the government will establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty. The views of many who fall on the far right seek to alienate certain people

and deny them these protections.

Roy Moore has been noted as having the opinion that religions other than Christianity are “false religions” and, according to his campaign website, he supports “freedom of worship and the recognition of that God upon Whom we have always relied in peace and war.” You’re free to worship in America, as long as it’s the God I say is real. This notion blatantly disregards the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Yet, according to Moore, “All actions of state and federal officials must conform to the Constitution, which should only be changed by amendments of the people, not decisions of activist judges. I support impeachment of judges and justices who knowingly and intentionally violate that principle.” Based on his own campaign website, it would seem Judge Moore advocates for his own impeachment.

The problem continues to intensify within the GOP because of an overabundance of idle chatter from many of the party’s leaders. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell along with Republican Senators Marco Rubio, Orrin Hatch, John McCain and many others have all been outspoken in condemning white nationalist groups and sentiments. Why then were they all on board to confirm Jeff Sessions, a man with questionable ties to such

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groups? Such questionable support also extends to men like Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka, outliers with alt-right ties given positions of considerable stature and influence within the Trump administration.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan stated that the type of bigotry committed by white nationalists is “counter to all this country stands for.” You’re right Mr. Speaker, so why support presidential actions and policies with a completely opposite message? Ending DACA, banning Muslims, building walls all of these things tarnish the ideals our nation was founded on and holds dearest.

The only way to work toward fixing the problem is to support those like Kasich who see the issues for what they are, call them out and are willing to step across the aisle and collaborate to once again put the American people before party lines. Representatives like Kasich and his allies cannot do it alone though. The time has come for the citizens of our nation to rise up and make a definitive decision to challenge and change mindsets.

Like many of the most influential movements, this change must start at the local level within households and communities. Hate is a learned behavior, superiority is a learned perception. The control is ours if we are willing to speak up, step out and act boldly.

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Haunted Oklahoma Ghostly Sites in the state

By Makenzie Cornell Staff Writer During the month of October, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts line up for Halloween haunted houses or drive across the state looking for real-life ghost tales.

According to legend, Oklahoma plays host to at least two actively paranormal sites.

The Stone Lion Inn Bed & Breakfast – Guthrie The Stone Lion Inn is the oldest bed and breakfast in Oklahoma and was built in 1907.

Throughout the years, the home was a boarding house and then a funeral home. According to those who maintain the Inn, the house is haunted by an 8-year-old girl

named Augusta Houghton. She died in the home when her caretaker gave her a lethal dose of cough syrup that contained opium.

Inn-goers say Augusta enjoys playing with the living. Guests who stay the night have felt something squeeze their toes while they are asleep or even feel something crawl into bed with them. A woman went to bed with the lights on because she could not reach the ceiling fan. After falling asleep, she felt a heavy presence on the bed, and then the light turned off. On a quiet night between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight,

Production of ‘Titanic’ Proportions

By Kat Tabak Circulation Manager Each year, Rose State’s Theatre department presents a variety of stage performances for students, faculty, staff and the community, with its biggest production of the year being the fall musical in the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center.

This year, the department will produce the monumental and climactic, yet devastatingly true, story of the Titanic in “Titanic: The Musical.”

Maury Yeston and Peter Stone's musical examines the lives of the passengers aboard the doomed luxury liner Titanic — those in first-class, second-class and third-class — in the nights leading up to the ship's fatal encounter with an iceberg at sea.

The Titanic sank April 15, 1912, with 1,517 fatalities in this tragic event. Aside from the captain and crew who went down with the ship, the majority of the remaining passengers who lost their lives were those in thirdclass.

“The musical play Titanic examines the causes, the conditions and the characters involved in this ever-fascinating drama.

This is the factual story of that ship—of her officers, crew and passengers, to be sure—but she will not, as has happened so many times before, serve as merely the background against which fictional, melodramatic narratives are recounted. The central character of our Titanic is the Titanic herself,” according

to Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., a musical licensing company.

The Rose State production of “Titanic: The Musical” has more than 40 students, faculty and staff taking part in it, some of which will be required to play more than one role.

“One of the big differences between the movie produced by James Cameron and the musical is that where the movie focuses on two main characters (Jack and Rose), the musical highlights the event of the Titanic and everyone aboard the ship all together, rather than on just a set of characters,” Associate Dean of Humanities Edmund Gert explained. Gert plays three characters in Rose State’s production.

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visitors say you can hear a child’s footsteps leading from the second to the third floor.

Another ghost has been seen wearing a tall top hat and dressed in an old-fashioned black suit. The owners have a nonsmoking rule, but sometimes they will smell a strong whiff of a cigar or even see it in the air.

Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum – Durant Fort Washita was built in 1842. The myth stated that a woman named “Aunt Jane” lived near the fort. She had buried a large amount of gold somewhere on the grounds. Late one night, a group of thieves broke into

her home; they wanted to know where the gold was hidden. After Jane refused to tell them where it was, they viciously murdered her.

Jane was beheaded and her body was cut into pieces and scattered across Fort Washita.

According to legend, Aunt Jane kept to herself until the 20th century - her spirit allegedly possessed a child named Molly Stalcup. Jane only fled when Molly’s mother began praying.

A headless woman wearing a white gown has been seen wandering the grounds - Aunt Jane is still looking for her missing gold.

Strong believer or a skeptic of paranormal activity? More Oklahoma ghost stories can be found at travelok.com.

15th Street News

TURKEY DAY TOURNAMENT Join the fun for a day full of FLAG FOOTBALL! Open to Rose State College and the Mid-Del community.

When: November 17th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: RSC soccer field.

Off Reno & 15th St. Register by Nov. 10th There will be a total of 10 five-person teams.

Sign up as a team for $25 entry.

To register or for more information contact us at tross@rose.edu or 733-7400.

“Titanic: The Musical” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Where: Hudiburg Chevrolet Center, Rose State College Tickets: $19: RSC ID and senior citizens $25: General admission For more information or for tickets, call the Box Office at 297-2264 or visit okcciviccenter.com

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By Katie Duer Staff Writer

Science or Folklore: Winter Predictions

Grab the hats and scarves, winter is right around the corner. We have seen a lot of variety in the weather this year. Across the nation, everything from hurricanes to droughts have made appearances during 2017. One question remains: How harsh will this winter season be?

While meteorologists rely on science, many farmers rely on old wives’ tales.

Chuck Humphries, a small town farmer and mason from Dawson, Texas, said, “When I saw the large amount of acorns the oak trees were producing, as well as the squirrels building nests higher than usual, I could tell we were in for a tough winter.”

There are many folklores said to predict harsh winters. They predate today’s technology. These methods are now known only as wives’ tales.

Some of the more popular old

wives’ tales include: • On the inside of a persimmon seed, you will see a figure. These figures look like kitchen utensils.

The myth consists of the following: If you see a spoon, you will be shoveling snow; a

knife means the cold will cut right through you and if you see a fork, it is supposed to mean a mild winter.

• If caterpillars look fuzzier than usual, it is said to mean the winter will be more serious.

• Spiders are also said to leave hints. While they might not be as detailed as “Charlotte’s Web,” spiders spinning larger webs are try-

ing to catch more to eat to prepare for the coming winter season.

• Others include pigs gathering sticks and raccoons having thick tails and stark black bands.

However, meteorologists are hesitant to believe these myths.

Steve Carano, professor and coordinator of geosciences/ physical sciences (soon to be renamed Earth and Environmental Sciences at Rose State) and a part-time meteorologist and storm chaser for KOCO, Channel 5 in Oklahoma City, said he prefers to take a more scientific approach to predicting the weather.

Though, he does not discount Mother Nature and the signs ancestors used to predict rain and other incoming weather.

Meteorologists watch the jet stream for pressure changes and storms moving in from the West

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Coast toward the east, according to Carano. The key to predicting weather is watching for changes in ocean waters with El Nino and La Nina. La Nina is expected this winter, which would mean a colder-than-normal winter in the Northwest region of the U.S. and warmer than normal in the Southeast.

“Meteorologists use the radar for what is happening now but anything further out than five to six days is just predicting patterns in the weather,” Carano said.

He also said using “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” to predict the weather was a “hit or miss.”

This year, “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” long-range weather forecast predicts the winter will be colder than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be from late November into early December and from late December into early January and also early February.

Whether watching for nature’s signs to predict the weather or tuning in for the meteorologists’ weekly forecast, the winter season is quickly approaching and Oklahomans might find themselves shoveling a lot of snow.

MWC celebrates 75 years at Atkinson Heritage Center Photos by Bailey Bussell & Mina Onar Story by Mina Onar Midwest City and the Rose State community celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Midwest City during Heritage Day on Oct. 7. Heritage Day commemorated and recreated the early years of Midwest City and brought the community together for a friendly event.

“Heritage Day means an extraordinary time to celebrate the 75 years of Midwest City with the Midwest City community and RSC community,” said Stan J. Greil, vice president for Workforce Development.

In the early years of Midwest City, families would gather around at the house of founder Bill Atkinson for a day at the Red Ranch to ride ponies. On Heritage Day, the Midwest City community still gathered around at the Atkinson Heritage Center to celebrate the City. Children rode ponies, as well as participated in various other activities.

“And we have the best popcorn in town,” Greil added.

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