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Friday, October 8, 2004 Did you see the “lyre” on campus? See story, page 5 and pictures pages 5, 6 and 7.

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Something “Majestic” is coming to campus. See story, page 2.

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

Vol. XXXIV Issue 6

October 8, 2004

Degree advice offered free Erin Waltman Assistant Editor

Healthy Relationships Workshop

There will be a three-week “Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program” workshop during the weeks of Oct. 12, 19 and 26 from 6-9 p.m., sponsored by Special Services and Student Outreach as part of the Life’s Insights series. The workshop will be held in the Learning Resources Center, Room 110. For more information on the workshop or to reserve a seat, call 733-7373.

Del City Library Programs

Dr. Brad Jackson, professor of Engineering Science, will be at the Del City Library (located inside the Del City Community Center at 4509 S.E. 15th St.) on Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Jackson has designed a segment entitled “Sensational Blob Hour II” to teach children, ages 6-12, how to make his own brand of silly putty. The library will also hold Preschool Aerobics on Oct. 7 from 6:30-7 p.m. for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Another event at the library will be PlayTime for infants at least 6 months old and children to the age of 3 with Julie Westerheide of Rainbow Fleet. For more information, call 672-1377.

Flu Shots

The previously scheduled flu shots have been cancelled. They were scheduled for Oct. 19 and 20, but due to a lack of vaccine; the Visiting Nursing Association and the RSC Wellness Program have cancelled them.

Dates for Universities at the Transfer Center

A representative from the University of Central Oklahoma will now be at the University Transfer Center at RSC in the Student Services Building, Academic Advisement, Room 100D every Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Representatives from the University of Oklahoma (Norman Campus) will be at the Center Oct. 8, Nov. 1 and 15 and Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. An OU (Health Sciences) representative will be on campus Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 from 1-4 p.m. Oklahoma State University’s representative will be at the Center Oct. 13 and 27 and Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Representatives can help students decide which classes to take before transferring with an associate’s degree.

Dental Clinic Scheduling Appointments

The RSC Dental Hygiene Clinic is currently scheduling appointments for children ages 3-12. The first appointment may include teeth cleaning, exam and fluoride treatment with other services, such as X-rays and sealant placement, scheduled for a later date.

The cost of the visit is $5 and appointments are limited. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 733-7337.

Basketball Season Tickets

Season tickets for both the men’s and women’s basketball team games are now available for purchase. They will be $10 and are for all home games. For more information, contact the athletic department at 733-7350.

For more briefs see page 3

Project Success, a chance for students with questions about their majors to receive help, will be offering students insights into the various majors Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Main Dining Room in the Student Center.

Project Success is a gathering of faculty from the various divisions at RSC for the benefit of students with questions about majors. RSC was inspired to organize this affair after a similar event at a Denver, Colo. community college.

Students attending Project Success will have the chance to “gain insight from faculty in your major, obtain recommendations for your spring 2005 class schedule, learn more about career opportunities and learn more about transfer opportunities from faculty in your major,” according to a flyer about the event.

Project Success is a once-a-semester event, and this semester will be the second time RSC has hosted Project Success for students seeking guidance in their major. Last year, roughly 150 students showed up to take advantage of the free information and help being offered.

It does not cost anything to attend Project Success and the event is open to the public who are considering returning to college and would like an idea of the various majors they might be able to pursue at RSC. “We also intend to have some booths there in the Main Dining Room for Student Services and Financial Aid so if students have any questions, the resources [will be] there,” said Dean Fisher, associate vice president of enrollment management.

“At 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, there will be some specialized sessions led by the Health Sciences faculty,” said Fisher.

Professor Jerry Scott shows a student information about their major at the 2004 Project Success. (Photo by Steve Reeves)

“So, if someone wanted to be a nurse, they would have the opportunity to participate in a workshop with nursing faculty that will be more in-depth.”

While none of the other departments will be holding special seminars, students will still be able to talk with faculty about their major.

“If [a person wants] to learn about being a historian, [they] can go visit with the history faculty at the Social Science [division] table,” said Fisher. “Our experience has been that the numbers of people interested in health science mer-

its that we do the workshops.”

Free pizza will be served to Project Success attendees at 12 p.m., giving health sciences majors a chance to refuel before their seminars start.

Students who attend the seminar do not need to bring anything with them, although they can bring along a copy of the classes they have previously taken if they cannot remember them.

For people who would like to volunteer their time at the event, they can contact Fisherʼs office by calling 736-0223.

Campus to celebrate diversity Travis Tucker Sports Editor

October has been recognized by many as a month to celebrate cultural diversity by most colleges and universities. This year RSC will also recognize the month for the first time on Oct. 14, thanks to the efforts of Dr. James Cook, President of RSC, as well as the Student Activities Director, Towry Barnard, and student senate.

This will be an extension to events already in place, such as Global Oklahoma, which showcases a different culture each year and also takes place in October. Intercultural day will be different in that this event will be centered towards student interest.

Dr. Shenethia Manuel, presidential advisor on intercultural communication and education, is coordinating a number of food vendors to provide cuisine from several different cultures for the availability of taste-testing, but also encourages students, faculty and staff to bring cultural dishes to be enjoyed by everyone. Manuel would also like to see the students, faculty and staff wearing the attire of their favorite culture to celebrate the day.

There will be approximately 10 exhibits from numerous student clubs on display as well as displays from individual students, which will be showcased throughout the month.

Barnard has been handing out flyers and coordinating club participation for the event.

She held a meeting on Oct. 7 to organize the clubs participation and stated, “The clubs were excited about the opportunity to be involved.”

There will be quite a bit of entertainment brought to the school by Manuelʼs office as well. The festivities will begin at 9:15

Dr. Shenethia Manuel talks to volunteers about cultural similarities and differences. (Photo

by Jon Rollman)

a.m. with an introduction followed by the entertainers who are listed as follows: The Great American Indian Dancers at 9:15 a.m., Alvaroʼs Brazilian Jazz at 10 a.m., Loose Shoes at 10:45 a.m. and Willow Brook Elementary School at 11:30 a.m. with a presentation on historical individuals representing a number of cultural influences. Jahruba African Drums at 12:15 p.m., Jahruba Caribbean Music at 12:45 p.m. and possibly Scottish Music at 1:30 p.m. followed by an

announcement of the “best booth.”

Alhough this is the first time such an event has taken place at RSC, those involved are very optimistic and are hoping that cultural diversity month will be celebrated for many years to come.

Manuel said, “This is a day to enjoy our differences as well as celebrate our commonalties.”

For more information on the event, call Manuelʼs office at 736-0393

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News

Oct. 8, 2004 15th Street News

‘Majestic’ performance to entertain S c h o o l s benefit from volunteers

Sara Nealey News Editor

Students, faculty, staff and the public will have the chance to watch Mark Medoffʼs “The Majestic Kid” at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre.

Mark Medoff often writes plays about heroes. In “The Majestic Kid,” the main character, Aaron Weiss, fantasizes about being an old western hero.

He has an imaginary friend, the “Laredo Kid,” who follows Weiss around and advises him on what a hero would do. Weiss actually envisioned himself as “the Majestic Kid” in this play, but at the time it starts, he is a middle-aged attorney who has realized he is not happy with his life.

In the play, Weiss is working on a case to reclaim Native American land. He meets a young woman in the process, and he falls in love with her. The Laredo Kid is always around, unseen by all but Weiss, and the Laredo Kid gives advice on love and life that works in movies, but not in real life, according to Becca Thrash, professor of theater and speech.

“This is what Medoff calls a hero story; it has to do with the theme of the cowboy hero,” said Thrash. “There were all these values that were instilled in an entire generation that grew up with these things. The cowboy hero represented that. Medoff deals with that a lot in his plays, on different

Daniel Cunning Assignment Editor

The Laredo Kid, played by Ryan Nelson, strums a tune. (Photo by Devin Horst)

levels.”

Thrash chose this particular play to be performed at RSC “because I was familiar with it. I really enjoyed it. I like the idea that Medoff does not call for a realistic set.”

The cast for “The Majestic Kid” is as follows: Tyler Jones as Aaron Weiss, Ryan Nelson as The Laredo Kid, Jennifer Haggard as Lisa Belmondo, Rachel Thompson as Ava Jean Pollard and Woody Lindsey as William S. Hart Finlay.

RSC students, faculty and staff receive a free ticket, general admission is $3 and tickets for non-RSC students with a valid student ID are $2. Senior citizens also receive free admission, and KTOU and Allied Arts memberships are honored as well. Group rates are also available. Tickets will go on sale at the Box Office in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre every night of the play. For more information about “The Majestic Kid” and other theater productions, call the Box Office at 733-7430.

AAUW gains new members

Sara Nealey

News Editor

The American Association of University Womenʼs Mid-Del affiliate branch held a pizza party on Sept. 28 and 29 in the Fountain Room of the Student Center for those interested in joining the affiliate group.

The pizza party was considered a success, with approximately 20 students attending over the two-day period. Of the 20, several joined the affiliate branch on the spot, and many took information. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to join, as well.

In order to be a member of the AAUW, a person must have already graduated from a four-year university.

However, students can join an affiliate group, such as the Mid-Del branch affiliate group that visited RSC. Students in the affiliate group will have “leadership opportunities, [be able to] participate in activities, be aware of the political scene and issues important to women and have support groups,” according to Betty Seglem.

If a group is formed on the campus,

officers may be elected.

The AAUW is a national organization with more than 1,300 branches, 100,000 members and 550 college/university partners. The Mid-Del branch has approximately 30 members, 10 of whom are students of RSC. The organization began in 1881, and was designed to encourage women to continue their education, have choices and put their education to good use. According to the AAUW Web site, “AAUW promotes education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change.”

The AAUW has worked on such issues as education, sex discrimination, civil rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity, family and medical leave and health care reform.

The Web site reports, “Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day - educational, social, economic and political.”

Those interested in becoming a member of the AAUW Mid-Del branch

Betty Seglem of the Mid-Del Branch of AAUW shows RSC student Aileen Cunliffe literature about the organization.(Photo by Kenneth Beachler)

can call the campus advisor, Sandra Keneda, humanities division professor, at 733-7384. Membership is $18 per year, but the student pays only $8 for one year, and “angels,” women of the organization, pay $10 of the membership fee.

For more information about the AAUW, visit the organizationʼs Web site at www.aauw.org, or call Keneda.

Home schoolers take Social Studies Bowl Erin Waltman Assistant Editor

The 24th Annual Rose State High School Social Studies Bowl was held Oct. 2.

There were 32 high schools participating with 58 teams. Edmond Home School placed first, with Santa Fe High School, Edmond North High School, Putnum City West High School, Moore High School and Heritage Hall High School taking the second through sixth places respectively.

The bowl began in 1981 with eight teams from seven high schools. The organization of the bowl was “aided considerably

by Del City High School,” reported the Social Studies Bowl 2000 handbook.

By 1990, there were 32 teams competing, and there were even a few teams that had to be turned away because of space constraints. In 1991, the Social Sciences division enlarged the bowl to a 64-team double-elimination tournament.

There is no tournament entry fee required and no workers are asked to volunteer their time from the competing high schools. The tournament does not distinguish between large or small schools, giving all schools are equal chance.

The teams that place first through third receive a plaque and their members receive individual prizes. Seniors

die

Edmond Home School, the 2004 High School Social Studies Bowl winners. Pictured from left to right; RSC President Dr. James Cook, Coach Robin Krejci, Alexander Monsour, Brady Juengel, Coach Nancy Monsour. (Photo by Steve Reeves)

on the first, second and third place teams are awarded a one year Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship to RSC. Members of the first through sixth place teams receive certificates and T-shirts.

To keep the playing field level, questions

are asked from the areas of social science that are taught by most schools. The rules and methods of asking questions are simplified as much as possible to avoid controversy and make the competition enjoyable for all.

Dropping temperatures, decreased daylight and approaching mid-terms might leave a lot to be desired. For many, though, the potential increase in stress has not affected their dedication to RSCʼs Adopted Schools Program.

Volunteers from the college have already given up some of their time to help the students of Willow Brook and Telstar elementary schools. On Sept. 17, a tutor orientation was held, followed soon after by an open house on Sept. 28. RSC nursing students also gave a presentation to Willow Brook regarding fitness, hygiene and good nutrition.

Planned for this month are a tutor workshop on Oct. 28 at Telstar Elementary and another presentation on hygiene, fitness and good nutrition provided for Telstar, which will take place on Oct. 12.

The focus on the adopted schools does not entail educational activities only. Also planned for late this year is the holiday party, hosted by the student senate on Dec. 10. This is a yearly activity that was extremely successful last year in not only providing a positive atmosphere for children from these schools to have fun in, but also by collecting gifts for the needy.

The large number of participants, however, is still not enough. RSC is always looking for more volunteers to put in hours by mentoring students.

Students that have skills in art are needed for murals at the schools. Service-Learning opportunities are also available for students interested in earning Service-Learning credit.

Another returning event this semester is the “RSC Student of the Month.”

This is awarded to both a male and a female student from Willow Brook each month. A faculty member typically hands out the award in person at Willow Brook Elementary.

Involvement has benefited students from these schools in numerous ways.

Test scores have been consistently increasing due to hours put in by volunteers in tutoring.

Part of the reason RSC “adopted” these schools was due to their “at-risk” label. A school will earn an at-risk label based on both income levels and test scores. Both of these were low for these two elementary schools.

Although RSC cannot do much to help raise the income levels of the families these children come from, academics is an area that RSC can have and is having an impact on.

Long-term effects of this program also weigh heavily on the continuing help of both students and faculty.

Giving these children a boost now can hopefully lead to benefits throughout their academic careers.

Students interested in volunteering for the Adopted Schools Program have a number of ways to do so. Miss RSC/MWC and Miss Black Rose State both put in hours with these schools last year, along with the RSC “Dream Team,” several professors and an increasingly large number of students.

For more information on becoming involved with the adopted schools, students can contact the office Dr. Joanne McMillen, director of Special Services and Student Outreach, at 7336266.

News

Oct. 8, 2004 15th Street News

Briefs continued...

Accepting Applications for Academic Team

The All-USA Community and Junior College Academic Team is now accepting applications through Nov. 3. Nominees should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and should be a part- or full-time student at RSC. This is a merit award based on the accomplishments of students while at a community college.

RSC will select two students to be sent to the national level, with 60 students nationwide selected to make-up three teams comprised of 20 members each.

Application forms can be picked up in Humanities, Room 112. For more information, contact Sherri Mussatto at smussatto@rose.edu

RSC on OETA

In conjunction with the Council of Presidents, the Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma has revived the old Candid Campus program.

OETA will be airing the shows throughout the year that feature segments on special activities on the State System campuses. Three segments will feature RSC professors and staff members and will be aired on the dates listed below.

Nov. 1 at 10 p.m. - Physics Program with Professors Jim Gilbert and Chad Ellington Nov. 8 at 10:30 p.m. - Aquatics Center with Kim Queri Nov. 22 at 10:30 p.m. - RSC and TAFB Training Programs with Associate Vice President Francis Hendrix

Free Lunch

Every Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the Baptist College Ministries building, just West of the Student Center and East of the Communications Center, people will be serving free lunches to students, faculty or staff who attend a short devotion. For more information, call 737-2922.

Sooner Shuttle Available

Metro Transit is now providing a “curb-to-curb” shuttle to all OU home games to allow fans to avoid traffic and congestion on the way to and from games. The shuttles will be located at Crossroads Mall in OKC and at Lloyd Noble in Norman. Each shuttle will begin three hours before the game and will continue until one hour after the game. Passes for the Crossroads Mall shuttle must be purchased in advance from Crossroads Mall Customer Service Desk and passes for the Lloyd Noble shuttle must be purchased at the door of the Lloyd Noble Center on game days only. Crossroads passes are $5 for a single game and $25 for a season pass. Llyod Noble passes are $2 for single game passes. For more information on the shuttles and where the stops are located, call 235-RIDE or visit www.gometro.org.

Health Fair

The Assembly Full Gospel Ministries (located at 3540 S.E. 15th St. in Del City) will be holding a free health fair on Saturday, Oct. 9. The health fair will include checking blood pressure, for diabetes, cholestrol, ears and eyes.

Doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists will also be available to answer health questions. A massage therapist, free games for kids, a clothing giveaway and free food will be part of the agenda as well.

HELP WANTED AMF Sunny Lanes Bowling Center

Sunny Lanes, located at 4330 S.E. 15 in Del City, is in need of lane servers and snack bar help. Lane servers (floor waitresses) take food and drink orders as well as bring the orders to the customers. They should be at least 21 in order to serve beer, outgoing, not shy and be able to work in sales. The snack bar helper should have food experience and both should be able to work nights and weekends. To apply, visit the center to fill out an application and set up an interview.

Boy Scouts of America

RSC and Boy Scouts of America are looking for an organized self-starter committed to work with RSC Adopted Schools. Scouting experience is preferred, but not required. Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours, maintain a 2.5 GPA and commit to approximately four hours a week in the planning, implementation and leadership of Scouting Units. Leadership training and a $400 cash award stipend are available. For more information, contact Dr. Joanne McMillen, director of Special Services and Student Outreach, at 733-7373.

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Studio celebrates singer/songwriters Erin Waltman Assistant Editor

The Performing Arts Studio, a non-profit organization, will be supporting singers and songwriters throughout October at the Santa Fe Depot with a concert series presented in the same style as VH1ʼs “Storytellers” program.

The Depot, located at 200 South Jones Avenue in Norman, Okla., will host 12 live concerts free of charge from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday in the month of October.

“The community is invited to bring their lunch, and The Studio will provide a variety of beverages,” according to a press release distributed recently.

For people unable to bring lunch with them, Opolis Coffee will be offering a special box lunch that can be picked up before the concerts.

The performances will include music and “stories about the inspiration, history and writing of” the different performersʼ songs, the press release reported.

Donna Monarch, executive director of the Performing Arts Studio, said, “These lunch concerts are great for busy professionals who are too tired or busy to catch concerts at night.

Folks can enjoy a relaxing concert during lunch and hopefully return to work inspired.”

These songs are “your favorite songs you havenʼt heard yet,” said Monarch.

There will also be performances every Friday morning in October from 8:20-9:30 a.m. by local singer/songwriter Daddy Love along with a variety of other guest performers. Daddy Love is mostly “acoustic folk rhythm and blues,” with songs about “Oklahoma life.” These performances will be for passengers waiting to board Amtrakʼs Heartland Flyer. These concerts will be called “Love and Friends Morning Jam.” “[Listeners can purchase] a hot breakfast ... for $5 and it will be offered with complimentary coffee and juice. The sounds of the train combined with the early morning music make for a distinct and nostalgic atmosphere, and itʼs

a great way for the kids to hear a concert too,” according to the press release.

Saturday nights will boast elegant evening concerts with complimentary appetizers from 7-9 p.m. featuring some of Normanʼs favorite songwriters.

The three concerts will host performers Eric Sarmiento, Mark Lewellen and Scott Keeton and will cost $5.

Jackson Brown has also donated an autographed collection of all of his CDs to the series.

Industry professionals with artist and repertoire experience will offer three workshops in October, as well. The workshops (“The Art of Songwriting,” “The Business of Music” and “How to Improve Your Performance Skills”) are designed for people “interested in breaking into the business of professional songwriting, or becoming a professional musician or who simply want to explore songwriting as a form of self-expression,” the press release reported.

People who sign up for workshops will receive complimentary songwriter packets of useful tools and literature. To enroll in a workshop, call 307-9320, go to www.theperformingartsstudio.org or drop by the Depot to enroll in person.

Curbing underage drinking F o r m e r Joe Escobedo Volunteer Writer

With the death of Blake Hammontree, 19, more people are aware of the problem of underage drinking.

Music blares from inside the party. A group of teenagers stand outside a fraternity house with a bottle of beer in each hand. Then sirens go off.

Blue and red lights shine in the distance. The group scatters like a pack of mice. Men in blue uniforms approach the teenagers and put them in handcuffs. This is an all too common scene at campus parties nationwide: Underage kids guzzling beer and then getting arrested by cops.

Is the short-lived experience of feeling tipsy really worth spending a night in jail?

Law enforcement has developed new strategies to catch underage drinkers. At the University of Oklahoma, undercover cops walk the campus at night to catch underage drinkers off-guard.

This tactic was successful a couple of weeks ago when undercover cops ticketed several teens for possession of alcohol by minors. Many teens received tickets in excess of $100. Hammontree, an OU student, died from an overdose of alcohol on Sept. 30 at a Sigma Chi party. Fortunately, the word of undercover cops has spread throughout the campus and, as a result, the amount of parties and underage drinking has decreased.

The problem with underage drinking sometimes begins with the stores that sell minors alcoholic beverages. Many teens can go to their local convenience store and pick up a six-pack of Budweiser without being asked for identification. If law enforcement targeted these stores rather than teenagers, then, in some instances, they could stop the problem before it even starts.

“I had gone to several convenience stores before I had turned 21 and would buy beer and wine coolers and the person working would never ask to see any ID,” said one source who wishes to remain anonymous.

Many teens would argue that underage drinking is harmless because they feel they are not hurting anybody if they drink. However, there are more serious consequences than spending a night in jail or having to call oneʼs parents in the middle of the night.

Drunk driving is the No.1 killer of teenagers nationwide.

Teenagers who consume alcohol and drive

home after leaving a party sometimes do not make it back to their house at the end of the night.

Earnest Tolle of the Arnett Police Department wrote, “Our state currently ranks 14 highest in alcohol-related fatalities among those under 21.”

According to the Web site www.realbeer.com, the national amount of underage drinking has decreased. “Since 1982, teen drinking has declined 45 percent and teen drunk driving fatalities have declined 65 percent,” the Web site reported.

Project Under 21, Oklahomaʼs Under 21 Alcohol Enforcement Initiative, tries to “deglamorize the promotion and use of alcohol by persons under 21.” Project 21ʼs goals also include increasing knowledge of risks and consequences of underage drinking and educating retailers of the consequences of providing alcohol to those underage.

Beer companies are also helping to cut back the amount of underage drinking in Oklahoma.

Anheuser-Busch, along with the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police, began distributing educational material called “Family Talk About Drinking” in May of 2000 to over 85,000 Oklahoma households with children ages 12-17.

However, underage drinking still seems to be a popular trend at colleges and universities.

“Underage drinking is such a problem on college campuses. Drinking has been over glamorized by the media, making the desire to drink even greater. Underage drinking is a huge problem that needs to be addressed,” said RSC student, Paige Walker.

For more information on Project Under 21, visit, www.under21.org or to learn more about what Anheuser-Busch is doing to help, visit www.realbeer.com.

professor hosts signing Sara Nealey News Editor

Local author and former RSC Professor Roy Whistle will be discussing his new book, “Westward-Ho-Jaldijao: India to Junk” in the LRC on Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m., with a book signing to follow.

Whistle was a flying radio operator in World War II. The book covers the time that was spent in India and the flight home – January of 1943, when Whistle arrived in India, to early 1944, when he departed. Whistle also describes the time before India through “flashbacks to specific experiences on bombing missions the year before,” according to the bookʼs preface.

In the book, Whistle writes about his experience not only as a flying radio operator and gunner in Consolidated B-24 Bombers during World War II, but also the unforgettable sights he saw on his way home.

The airplane on which Whistle rode from India to Utah was named “Westward-Ho-Jaldijao.” Jaldijao means “hurry” in Hindu, hence the name, according to Whistle. Once the airplane made it to the United States, it was placed in a junkyard.

While in India, Whistle had the opportunity to see the Taj Mahal. “While there, I went out and visited the Taj Mahal. …

[It] was beautiful,” said Whistle.

Whistle also had he chance to stop in Cairo, Egypt, when flying back to the United States from India. During his stay in Cairo, he got to see the pyramids and the Sphinx. He also flew over Jerusalem, but never landed there.

“We flew back on our trip home, which was a 30-day, 17,000-mile trip through four continents before we got home.

We flew over Jerusalem, so I got to see the city, but we did not land. We landed in Cairo, Egypt, and stayed a couple of nights there. I saw the Ghiza Pyramids and the Sphinx,” said Whistle.

These things and more are available in Whistleʼs book. Students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to purchase it during the book signing. For more information regarding the event, contact Sharon Saulmon, director of the LRC, at 733-6259.

The book was written as a result of many studentsʼ interest in Whistleʼs experiences. Whistle also owns his own publishing company, called Redbird Press.

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Oct. 8, 2004 15th Street News

Voters urged to make own decisions Darcy Delaney Editor in Chief

As most people know, the Presidential Debate began last week and will continue with two more segments, with each focusing on a different topic.

John Kerry was, in my opinion, very poised and articulate and he impressed me. Before this debate I was afraid his face was melting off of his skull, but he held himself up straight and tall and looked very put together and tan – maybe it was the Botox, but he looked better.

Meanwhile, President Bush (who I like to call Dubs) seemed to me to be slumped over his podium and looking frumpy, as well as fearful of what his opponent might say next.

He stuttered over words and broke his silences with, “uhs” and “ums.” Some may say that Bush is simply not a good speaker, but it did not help him look any better to the “Rock the Vote” generation who does not want to go to war. He also sounded redundant and continued to criticize Kerry for his “flip-flopping.”

I think that “Dubs” is a funny man, who has a great sense of humor, but it kind of scares me when my president talks about “Filthy McNasties,” as part of a speech and then chuckles afterward (this was not said during the debate).

Another thing that bothered me was his blinking. I once heard that repetitive, unnecessary blinking was a sign of lying. Bush blinked numerous, rapid blinks and it was disturbing to me.

So, by this anyone could probably tell who I like better, but I am not going to tell one for whom they should vote.

Rock the Vote has been huge this year and I think it is great that celebrities are becoming so active in politics; however, I think they might be a little too impressionable to die-hard fans.

I have seen MTVʼs “Fanatic” and I am hoping the people on the show do not vote, because I believe there is something wrong with those people.

I think that everyone should decide for themselves who the best candidate is, not base their decision on P.Diddyʼs opinion.

It is a civic duty and a great right we have to be able to choose who we elect to represent our country. So instead of choosing a candidate by deciding which Baldwin brother you like best, go out and research, read and understand the beliefs of each candidate.

So vote; vote for Ralph Nader, Kerry or Bush, but do it because you believe that person will better our country.

Counseling Tip No. 4 The most important number in the world is 168.

It’s the number of hours in a week - we have no more, no less. Time is a resource where we use our energies. You manage your time; you manage your life - you waste your time; you waste your life.

Make wise choices. For free confidential counseling when you need help, call Special Services and Student Outreach at 7337373. * For tip No. 5 see Oct. 15 issue.

Letter to the Editor Dear [Editor] I am writing to you in response to the article written on Sept. 24, 2004 about overcrowded prisons. I do agree that the overcrowding of prisons is a problem, and must be looked into. [One of your writers] stated that one of the problems is the war on drugs; however the taxpayers should look at some of the cases the local and federal governments prosecute. I have done time in a federal prison for a restraining order violation. There are facts about my case that can be backed up by physical proof. The federal judge in my case decided to do what he wanted regardless of what the Supreme Court decided.

The judge asked the officer on the stand if my Miranda Rights were given to me before I was questioned. The officer stated that the Miranda Rights were never read.

The judge, however, stated that the Miranda Rights were read. This is not the only time this judge had gone against Supreme Court rulings.

Mr. Gibson stated that the old ways should be brought back to the prison system, such as branding, and other forms of torture. This statement tells me that Mr. Gibson has not seen the judicial system in its true form. When I was released I had a hard time finding a job because I did do time in prison. Most companies will say that they will not hold that against one, but they do. One of the ways to help an inmate is to have the courts establish support systems to help the inmate cope. Most of all be there when he/she has a hard time. I have made it thus far because I do have a great support system. I know that I can go on about this topic; unless you have seen it for yourself, I do not think one can understand.

Steven Bunnell

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Sidewalk Talk “What do you think the legal drinking age should be and why?”

“It should stay the same age, 21. Yes, you can smoke at the age of 18, but smoking and drinking are two different things.

There has to be some kind of responsibility and maturity level one must reach before one can drink.” Enrique Colina, psychology major

“I think the age should be 25 years old, because at that age a person is more responsible and able to take care of themselves.”

Terence Patterson, computers major

“If we have the right to vote at the age of 18 then I think we should be able to drink legally at the age of 18. If the government thinks that we are responsible enough to vote for a president then they should think that we are responsible enough to drink at the age of 18.” Christina Hirschman, legal assistant major

“In my opinion, I donʼt believe we should be able to drink at the age of 18. Although we can vote for a president, I think too many of us are still immature. I think 21 should remain the legal drinking age.”

Kara Sampley, nursing major

“The legal age for drinking should be the age 18. Kids or students are going to drink regardless. If they continue with the age being 21 to drink legally, students will find other people that are old enough to buy them the acohol.” Paul Dietrich, criminal justice major

“The legal drinking age should remain 21 years of age because I believe we (as young people) are a little more mature to make more responsible choices about drinking.”

Alicia Williams, human environmental science major

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Global Oklahoma

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Global Oklahoma ...

a time to remember.

Maya School of Dance (India)

One tent was designated speciďŹ cally for children’s art. Face painting, pumpkin decorating and beadworking were featured events in the tent.

Photos by: Kenneth Beachler, Ginnie Escobedo, Devin Horst and Jon Rollman

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Global Oklahoma promotes awareness Erin Waltman Assistant Editor

Global Oklahoma, a festival of cultures, wrapped up another successful day of multicultural awareness on Oct. 2.

The festival began at 9:45 a.m. with the Parade of Nations strolling through the campus to the Tower Stage for the Opening Ceremonies. The Parade was led by the Tinker Honor Guard, college officials, leaders of the international community and many others.

Dr. James Cook, RSC president, welcomed everyone to Global Oklahoma with the opening speech. The audience was entertained by Miss RSC/MWC Carissa Darling and Miss Black Rose State Uduak Williams singing “Star Spangled Banner” and, later, the Greek band ToKefi performing “Never On Sunday” and “Zorba the Greek.” The opening ceremony culminated in the release of peace doves, and the crowd broke up to enjoy the festival.

Global Oklahoma is a celebration of cultures that now has the distinction of being the largest multicultural celebration in Oklahoma. In the past, Global Oklahoma has celebrated Italy, China, Russia, the Philippines, Africa, England, Australia and many other countries with varied cultures. This year, Global Oklahoma focused primarily on Greece, the country that hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Global Oklahoma has been celebrating other cultures as a part of campus events for 16 years. It is an annual affair that lasts for only one day and takes place on the RSC campus, utilizing both various buildings and the campus mall.

According to the RSC Global Oklahoma Web site (www.rose.edu/commfriend/globok), the Global Oklahoma mission statement is “[to bring] together the cultures of the world to promote appreciation and understanding of the peoples of the world and Oklahomaʼs rich and diverse heritage ... through exhibits, entertainment, food, school displays and art.”

Global Oklahoma seeks to educate the public through “looking, listening and participating,” the Web site reported.

“Young and old alike have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the world today, as well as traditions of the past.”

Scotland

Japan

More than 20 countries and cultures were represented in the festival, with RSC being transformed into a maze of tents, arts and crafts, foods and exhibits to delight people attending the event.

Along with Global, the Tinker Cycling Club Good-Bye Summer Tour kicked off Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. in the parking lots north of the Communications Center. The tour, which featured 30-, 40- and 60-mile radius rides along with a family fun ride, was the third annual Cycling Club tour. Roughly 100 bicycle riders rode through eastern Oklahoma County.

A recent news article quoted Bob Davis, co-chair for the sports/games committee of Global, as having said, “Following Lance Armstrongʼs record-setting win in the Tour de France, the Olympics in Greece held the menʼs and womenʼs cycling road races on their opening weekend. It seems very appropriate to open Global Oklahoma using a local cycling event, the Good-bye to Summer Tour.”

Global Oklahoma could not happen

without the various dedicated and willing volunteers who spend their time working the festival. Some of the various volunteers needed to get Global Oklahoma off the ground include stagehands, stage assistants, exhibit aides and greeters. Volunteers included people from the community, students from Carl Albert Junior High and other surrounding schools, RSC faculty and staff as well as RSC students.

Lisa Price, director of special events, was in a recent article as having said, “The festival is a wonderful time to celebrate Oklahomaʼs rich and diverse culture and share traditions of the past.”

India

Ireland

United States

Greece

Great Britain

Spain

Egypt

ToKefi

Boy Scouts of America

Global Oklahoma

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Diverse performers mingle between shows

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Volunteers give information on various topics

African Connection

A friendly gathering on the campus lawn

Local elementary schools display Greek artwork along the sidewalks

A break from performing

Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers

Vendors line the sidewalks of RSC

Korean dancers ďŹ nish a show

The Campus Mall During Global

Vietnamese cuisine, one of many options

Native American utist, Gerry Walkstall

Dancing to Greek music

Celtic Praise Troupe

Desert Fire Dancer

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A band plays on one of the multiple stages

Korean dancers show their traditional movements

Egyptian artifact replicas on display

Diverse cultures coming together

Desert Fire Dancers demonstrate a native routine

The sound of the Japanese drumming echoes through the breezeway

“Cradle of Democracy�

Two performers enjoy their time off

Zeus, ruler of the gods

A break for a gyro

Young and old alike enjoy the festival

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News

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Contestants prepare for pageant Contestant #1 Alicia Powell

Travis Tucker

Sophomore criminal justice major Home Town: Choctaw, OK Platform: Lou Gehrig’s Disease awareness “My platform is to bring attention to Lou Gehig’s Disease through the ALS association.”

She is looking forward to “the talent part! That is my chance to shine.”

Hopes “to bring independence, a good and positive attitude” if chosen to represent RSC.

Sports Editor

Carissa Darling, the current Miss Rose State College/Midwest City, is preparing to hand over the title to the new representative to be decided in the seventh annual pageant on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Darling has represented the school and community well in a number of events on campus as well as off campus.

“Iʼve been really honored to represent RSC and have been excited to be a part of the community events,” said Darling.

One of the largest attractions for an individual to compete for Miss RSC/MWC is the over $5,000 in scholarships and prizes.

This is not free money, however. The chosen contestant will be expected to attend many events over their year-long term, from visiting with elementary school children to providing entertainment for campus political events.

Darling stated, “Speaking to elementary students has been the most difficult, though I enjoyed it; it can be challenging to connect with students so young.”

There are many parts of the competition to the event in which the contestants must compete, including an interview, talent competition, evening gown competition and swimsuit competition.

The contestants seem to be getting along.

During practice, they laugh while making kind-hearted jokes and have even pooled their money together to have pizza delivered.

Contestant #2 Susan Cooper

Miss RSC/MWC contestants become acquainted with one another during a question and answer session. (Photo by Devin Horst)

Jody Isenhour, choreographer for the pageant and owner of SGI School of Dance in MWC, has been working with the girls since April 26.

“They have picked up [the group dance] really quickly for the limited number of practices,” she said.

Darling wanted to give some advice to the contestants and said, “Enjoy yourself while on interview; take advantage of the feedback.”

This is the first year there will be feedback offered to the contestants to help them with

future endeavors.

The event will be hosted by KKWD-FM radio personalities Joey Combs and Heather Potter. Darling will also be a part of the evening, accompanied by her “Oklahoma Star,” Bailey Williford, a Norman Elementary School student.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door for adults, $6 for children over the age of 5 with children under the age of 5 being admitted free. For more information, call 733-7376.

Freshman liberal studies major Home Town: MWC, Ok Platform: Drinking and driving prevention “After loosing a close friend ... I realized how easy it is to become a victim of drinking and driving. I realized that I may only be one voice, but if spoken loud enough my voice can be heard.”

She was inspired to compete because “I could be a role model and inspire many more people to fight against drunk driving.”

Hopes to “encourage students at RSC to not drink and drive” if chosen to represent RSC.

Contestant #3 Kara Sampley

Sophomore nursing major Home Town: MWC, OK Platform: Prevention of underage drinking “Being the daughter of an alcoholic father, I feel the need to catch alcoholism ... underage drinking is where alcoholism can easily begin and I would like to help keep that from happening.”

She is looking forward the least to the “swimsuit [competition]. No matter what you look like, almost everyone is insecure about their body in some way.”

Hopes to “represent RSC to the best of my ability at Miss Oklahoma” if chosen to represent RSC.

Contestant #4 Brandy Davison

Sophomore dental hygiene major Home Town: Choctaw, OK Platform: Drinking and driving prevention “I believe that the prevention of drinking and driving is something that everyone is involved in.”

She chose RSC because “it is the best school for my major in dental hygiene and I really like the small class sizes.”

Rick Woodard, pageant director, leads the contestants during a walk-through of the pageant. (Photo by Devin Horst)

Contestant #8 Krystina Olmsted

Sophomore pre-pharmacy major Home Town: MWC, OK Platform: Building self esteem among youth “Low self-esteem is a major problem in our youth.”

She chose RSC because “I love MWC and would like to stay in the area.”

Hopes to bring “laughs and giggles and smiles to go all around” if chosen to represent RSC.

Contestant #7 Alicia Williams

Sophomore human environmental science major Home Town: OKC, OK Platform: Healthy relationships among young couples “It was an experience that I felt like everyone should know about.”

She is looking forward to “all of it, especially the talent portion.”

Hopes to “bring to people the importance of healthy relationships” if chosen to represent RSC.

Contestant #6 Courtney Larmon

Freshman business major Home Town: Tahlequah, OK Platform: Standards and values equal character “I feel it is very important for children to learn the importance of good character at an early age.”

Her inspiration to compete was “the opportunity to represent RSC and MWC at the Miss Oklahoma Pageant.”

Hopes “to do my best to represent RSC throughout the year” if chosen to represent RSC.

Contestant #5 Beatriz Reyna

Freshman political science major Home Town: OKC, OK Platform: Volunteerism among youth “I believe it is very important ... will it be 100 percent successful, no. We are not perfect but we can improve.”

She is not looking forward to “the group dance. I think the contest is more about the individual and not the group.”

Hopes to bring “honesty, integrity and punctuality” if chosen to represent RSC.

Locks of Love request spare hair Sara Nealey

News Editor

Students considering a haircut may wish to donate hair to the “Locks of Love” organization. “ʻLocks of Loveʼ is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss,” according to the “Locks of Love” Web site.

All colors and all types (curly, straight, wavy and others) of hair are accepted, including dyed and permed hair. However, in order to donate, one must have healthy hair and it must be long enough to have the required minimum of 10 inches removed. Unhealthy and short hair may still be donated, but it will not be used directly for making wigs;

rather, the hair is sold and the profit is used to cover the cost of manufacturing the wigs.

The program is very popular, especially among children. “I have had males and females from ages 6 and up. It is amazing to me the response of kids that want to help other kids,” said Erin Zook, a salon manager.

According to the “Locks of Love” Web site, an estimated 80 percent of donation comes from children.

At the salon in which Zook works, three people donate hair per week, on average. During the three months of participation in the “Locks of Love” program, the salon has seen 30-50 people donating. “[ʻLocks of Loveʼ] helps change kidsʼ lives; it helps them get their selfconfidence back. It is traumatic for a

kid to lose hair,” said Holli Workman, hair designer.

The wigs are provided to the children free of charge or on a sliding scale. The Web site reports that the retail value of these hairpieces are $3,000-$6,000. This is not only due to the cost of hair, but also the process by which the wigs are made. Each strand is individually placed into a custom-fit “scalp,” and the entire procedure can take four to six months.

When hair is donated, it is styled in a ponytail or braided before being cut. This allows the cut hair to stay together. Due to the varying length even with this method, each hairpiece takes 6-10 ponytails.

For more information on the “Locks of Love” organization or to learn how to donate, visit www.locksoflove.org.

(Photo by Kenneth Beachler)

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Animal shelter offers pets ‘Second Chance’ Sara Nealey News Editor

Anyone interested in a new cat or dog may wish to consider adopting from Second Chance Animal Sanctuary in Norman.

Second Chance is a not-for-profit organization that houses homeless dogs and cats until they are adopted. The animals are not euthanised unless terminally ill.

“The few Iʼve been, there were many healthy-looking dogs and cats that I would definitely consider for another pet. They have a huge variety and they neuter the pets for free, if you choose to adopt one,” said Steve Sanders, mechanical engineering major.

According to Second chanceʼs Web site, anyone that is interested in adopting an animal there must be screened and must fill out a questionnaire. If approved, the adopter must then complete an adoption contract, stating that the new pet will be treated well.

Dogs over 20 pounds must have a fenced yard, and cats must live indoors and not be declawed. If one desires a declawed cat, Second Chance usually has cats that were received already sans claws.

To help a person find the ideal dog, a potential adopter can take a dog out for a day.

This gives both human and canine a trial period that can help determine if said dog is ideal for that person. Also, people do not have to be interested in adopting in order to take a dog out for a day. There are plenty of college students that cannot have a dog and many dogs that cannot find homes. Taking a dog out for a day helps both students and dogs have the contact with each other that is beneficial to both parties.

“I think that [taking a dog out for a day] is a nice way to see if the pet is the right one for you. Itʼs also a great way to make sure that the pet is a social pet,” said Sanders.

Those interested in adopting a cat are able to go into one of several “cat rooms,” rooms in which the cats are kept. This helps a person see how a particular cat interacts with humans and other cats.

A lot of the animals at Second Chance were strays, abandoned or abused, according to the Web site. They also rescue many dogs and cats from pounds that were about to be euthanised. All of the animals there are given shots, tested for diseases, wormed and spayed or neutered.

For more information about the organization, to donate money, time or supplies and to inquire about adoption, visit www. secondchanceok.com.

(Photo by Kenneth Beachler)

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Hair pulling tied to disorder Sara Nealey News Editor

Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder in which the affected person compulsively pulls out his or her hair. This is recurrent, and it results in noticeable hair loss.

Trichotillomania is generally present in people with another disorder, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression.

“Itʼs closely related to OCD - it is not OCD, it is not the same thing – but many people who have trichotillomania have OCD. They may also have depression, because after youʼve had Trichotillomania for a long time, if there is a lot of noticeable hair loss, then somebody can get really upset about that,” said Adjunct Professor of Psychology and OU Health Sciences Center Clinical Therapist Rich Wedemeyer. “They feel like they should be able to control themselves.”

It is also not uncommon for those suffering from Trichotillomania to eat or chew the pulled hair, which is called Trichophagea.

Despite what many may think, people with Trichotillomania do not pull hair because of stress; rather, they pull hair because of a tingling sensation – or itching – on areas of the body with hair. This urge to pull does not always correspond with periods of increased stress for an individual, according to Wedemeyer.

One suffering from Trichotillomania generally pulls hair secretly. This makes it difficult to determine whether or not someone has it until balding is actually apparent. Balding from hair pulling is concentrated in areas, rather than an all-over thinning of the hair.

Those suffering from Trichotillomania, an impulse control disorder, compulsively pull out their hair. (Photo by Jon Rollman)

The scalp is not the only place on which one may focus. Eyelashes, eyebrows, facial hair, arm hair, pubic hair and leg hair are all areas on the body from which a person may pull. People with Trichotillomania are also known to pull hair from pets and other hairy objects, such as stuffed animals.

Trichotillomania generally appears in adolescents; however, it can show up earlier or later. In children, there is an equal ratio of girls to boys with the disorder, but in adults, there are more documented cases of females suffering from it than males. The reasons for this are unknown; it could be due to males generally being able to better hide bald patches,

females being more likely to seek treatment or a variety of other causes.

The disorder is relatively uncommon.

In a survey of college students, only 0.67 percent suffered from Trichotillomania.

While medication and behavioral therapy are most common, treatment of Trichotillomania depends on the cause.

If one suffers from Trichotillomania as well as PTSD, therapy is recommended in order to deal with the past events that triggered the disorders. With treatment, it is possible to fully recover. According to Wedemeyer, “It is not very easy to fix, but it can be fixed.”

Basketball: Meet the players Travis Tucker

Travis Tucker

Sports Editor

Sports Editor

#24 Stanly Releford

#22 TaMara Whitley

• Sophomore, in his second season for the Raiders • 19 years old and raised in Roland, Okla.

• Started playing: for Jeffrey Boys Club in Ft. Smith, Ark. when five years old • Favorite food: anything but vegetables and fish • Listens to: Little John (to hype him up before games) “My father played for West Ark in Ark., my brother played for Roland, my sister - she is my inspiration - played for Oklahoma State. Our whole family is made up of athletes,” said Releford.

Releford comes from a small town and loves living in the city. He earned his position on the team last year during walk-on tryouts. Though he has enjoyed his time in MWC, he wants to go to a Division-1 four-year college, but for now he is concentrating on the upcoming games.

He is looking forward to the Seminole game on Nov. 9 because it is the first home game and he wants to win for the fans.

“Iʼm real competitive ... I plan to spend some extra time in the gym and lead by a good example,” said Releford. “We have a lot of hard workers on the team [who are] striving for a shot at the championship and will not settle for less.”

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• Sophomore in her second season for the Raiders • 20 years old and raised in Norman, Okla.

• Started playing: 4th grade for Eisenhower Elementary School • Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo • Listens to: Little John (to hype her up before games)

Stanly Releford

TaMara Whitley

Whitley not only makes practices but she also works at the Norman YMCA nursery and has a 20-month-old daughter, Jayda.

Her father, Raymond Whitley, played for OU from ʻ77 to ʻ82 and was her inspiration to play basketball. Whitleyʼs mother made it possible by opening an inhome day care to provide care for Jayda while Whitley was attending classes and practices.

“It can be hard to come to school, practice and go straight to work ... I could not do it with out my momma,” said Whitley.

Whitley is looking forward to the Seminole game most because she first signed on with the Seminole team just before finding out she was pregnant with Jayda. After she gave birth, the coach told Whitley she was not going to put Whitley on the team again because she may have another baby. This has made Seminole Whitleyʼs personal rivalry, so she hopes to rack up the points on Nov 9.

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‘Coming soon’ suggested now Erin Waltman Assistant Editor

This week, I am breaking away from my usual reviewing to mention some up-coming movies that I feel are worth watching for.

• “The Grudge” (Oct. 22, 2004 release date) • This movie is based on the Japanese horror film “Ju-On: The Grudge.” The movie title takes its name from the Japanese word for the curse a person suffers when someone who is in a brutal rage murders a person. The movie follows a young American nurse who is living and working in Tokyo. The house she lives in was the site of a brutal murder, and she is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse that locks a person into a powerful rage before eventually claiming their life and moving on to another victim. This movie is similar to “The Ring” (which was based on the Japanese film “Ringu”).

• For more information about “The Grudge,” visit the official Web site at www. sonypictures.com/movies/thegrudge.

• “Saw” (Oct. 29, 2004 release date) • When a doctor and a young photographer are kidnapped by the serial killer nicknamed “Jigsaw,” they are forced to participate in a twisted game to entertain their murderous captive. Jigsaw does not kill his victims himself, but positions them in twisted scenarios where they must perform horrendous acts to themselves

and others to survive. Dr. Gordon and Lawrence awaken to find themselves chained by the foot to a pipe on opposite sides of an industrial-like bathroom. The two men begin finding clues and items around the room that could help them escape, but not without losing a foot or a life.

• For more information on “Saw,” visit the official Web site at www.sawmovie.com.

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• “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” (Christmas 2005 release date) • This movie is a production of the first book in C.S. Lewisʼ “The Chronicles of Narnia” series and will tell the story of the four Pevensie children – Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy – and their adventure into the land of Narnia through a wardrobe. In Narnia, the four children find a land in the grip of a winter that has lasted 100 years, enforced by the White Witch Jadis. Only with the help of the lion Aslan can the four Pevensies hope to Popcorn save Narnia from the White Witchʼs spell.

Perspective • For more information about “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” visit the official Web site at www.narnia.com.

• “White Noise” (January 2005 release date) • “The Last Unicorn” (Christmas 2006 • Death is one of the hardest things for release date) humanity to accept, especially when itʼs • Many people will remember the anithe death of a loved one. People the world mated version of this film released in the over have looked for ways to believe their 80s. Finally, a live-action version is being loved ones live on after death and Electronic produced. Based on the novel by Peter S. Voice Phenomenon (or EVP) is one way Beagle, the movie will tell the story of the people believe the dead can contact those last unicorn left in the world as she searches still living. EVP can be captured through for the rest of the unicorns and the Red Bull recordings, and this movie deals with a man rumored to have driven the other unicorns named Jonathon Rivers who recently lost his away. With the help of Schmendrick the wife, Anna. Jonathon is contacted by a man Magician and Molly Grue, an outlaw, the who claims to have an EVP of Anna, and unicorn will make her way to the castle of Jonathon becomes obsessed with trying to King Haggard and his son, Prince Lir, to try contact his dead wife, eventually allowing to discover the secret of the Bull. something uninvited into his life.

• For more information about “The Last • For more information about “White Unicorn,” visit the official Web site at www.

Noise,” visit the official Web site at www. the-last-unicorn.net.

Father’s rights versus mother’s choice Daniel Cunning Assignment Editor

She actually condones the act of ending a childʼs life. While she thinks abortion should be up to the pregnant woman, I really think anyone who says it should be their choice is twisted and evil.

A lot of people consider this a touchy subject. A lot of people say it should be her choice because there is a chance a woman will get pregnant due to being raped. Others use the excuse that the mother is too young.

Both of these excuses are garbage.

While I cannot imagine what it would be like for a woman to be raped and conceive the attackers child, I still have to side with the one party that cannot argue for themselves. It is easy for adults to say that abortion is right or wrong, but no one should have the right to end a life, even if it is not certain that the child will

survive the pregnancy.

A lot of people say that abortion prior to a certain period is not really ending a life because there is no developed brain or heart.

That is more like an excuse to avoid arguing real issues. Just because something has not happened yet does not mean it will not happen at all.

The only people I feel sorry for are the victims of rape. It would probably an amazingly difficult decision to make regarding whether or not to have a child conceived this way, especially if the woman is married or very young. This still does not mean they should abort the pregnancy. Millions of people cannot have children of their own, and adoption is always a second option for these women.

Those who wish to get an abortion because they got pregnant having consensual sex make me physically ill. While I once again cannot mentally put myself into a situation

where I would be faced with that decision, it still is not something I would have to think about. If someone feels grown up enough to make the commitment to have sex, then they are grown up enough to go through nine months of pregnancy and then decided what happens to the child.

One issue I do not hear argued very often is the fatherʼs rights. If a man got a woman pregnant through consensual sex, why would he not be allowed to make the decision? While it is ultimately the womanʼs responsibility to carry the child through itʼs growth and development before birth, it is not as if she alone made the child.

Even if abortion were ever made illegal, I imagine it would not be too difficult for a woman to find someone to do the procedure. All I can do is voice my opinion and hope that somehow these people gain some compassion for the child that does not stand a chance.

never know.

Pregnancy can also be very taxing to a womanʼs body, putting her life in jeopardy. I know that Daniel disagrees, but a woman should not risk herself for the sake of a fetus.

Even if a womanʼs physique is such that she can handle a child quite well, she may simply not have the mentality to deal with such a thing. A friend of mine once said regarding abortion, “Take one life, save two.” Things are not that simple, but I find the principal to be sound.

If a woman gets pregnant due to consensual sex, then wants an abortion, it is irresponsible. There is no way around it. However, there are countless factors that should be taken into account before one passes too harsh a judgement.

As for Danielʼs argument that men do not get to decide whether or not a woman can abort his unborn child, I can only say this:

men are not carrying the fetus. True, I have never been pregnant. However, I do not think that I should be deciding these things, either.

Many people know from a previous issue that I am a vegan. Being vegan, I do not consume any animal products. It is healthy, but I do it for the animals, not myself. That takes quite a bit of compassion. However, the reason behind my not eating eggs is because I do not agree with the way the chickens are treated in life, not because I think that the eggs should have been fertilized and hatched. Humans are different from birds, of course, but one does not have to look too deeply to see the parallel.

Abortion is a terribly sad thing. Then again, many things in this world are tragic. I truly believe that there is no right answer to this.

However, I say that banning abortion is the wrong answer, even if it is the easiest.

He said

Sara Nealey News Editor

He says that I am twisted and evil for being pro-choice. I say that twisted and evil I may be, but not lacking compassion.

Many argue on behalf of all of the wonderful people that would not be here today, had their mothers chosen to have an abortion. That angle really does not work, as one could also argue on behalf of all of the wonderful people that will never be born due to the fact that the hypothetical mother never gottenpregnant.

In a perfect world, adoption of unwanted children is a fantastic solution.

Unfortunately, the world is far from perfect. Many adopted children suffer from depression of being “rejected” by their biological parents. While many would say that depression is better than death, it is just one of those things that one will

She said Rose-Colored Glasses

Page 11 Aries March 21-April 19 … You stink, and life will become much simpler once you accept this fact. Last weekend, while grocery shopping, no less than 70 innocent bystanders were hospitalized after inhaling their own singed nose hairs, sneezing and expelling several vital organs. If you did not smell, then 70 people would not have been given horse and giraffe transplant organs, and the grocery store would look a lot less like a scene from “Platoon.”

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Taurus April 20-May 20 … You should try to find a new way to spend your free time this week. You have tried baking, golfing and jamming baby carrots in your nostrils, but none of these hobbies have been to your liking. For a whole new twist on the things you love, you should do these three things at the same time.

Play some putt-putt in the boiler room of your apartment complex with baby carrots protruding from your ears, nose, mouth, pant pockets and shoes.

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Gemini May 21-June 21 … This week, while having a tooth pulled at the dentist, the “doc” will somehow manage to not only pull off your tooth, but to somehow pull your entire head.

Good news, though. He keeps a tube of super glue in his back pocket at all times.

Cancer June 22-July 22 … This week you will stumble upon perhaps the greatest creation in mankindʼs short existence: Microwave Party Poppers! Hereʼs the idea: You stick a can of peas in the microwave, set the microwave for 120 minutes, pull up a chair and watch the show. The Party Poppers should include a chair, a microwave and a can of peas. For those not “into” peas, you could also sell a canned corn variation. Market this idea and you will surely become a multi-billionare.

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Leo July 23-August 22 … You have high hopes for yourself this week, but the truth is that you should most likely flush those high hopes down the toilet. Instead, deem yourself “PeeWee the Insane Portly Circus Clown,” and bury yourself in a heap of garbage. Then maybe your life will begin to show promise.

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Virgo August 23-September 22 … Hey, look behind you … Dot, dot, dot ... Psyche!

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Libra September 23-October 23 … The last chance of your life to achieve great success and happiness will likely pass you by this weekend. Do not feel too sorry for yourself, as your luck will not be too sour. You can still look forward to an exciting career as a traveling salesperson for a new book Oprah is planning on releasing.

Scorpio October 24-November 21 … If your pet goldfish keels over this week, try not to cry too hard. Just drive yourself on down to the local TGI Fridayʼs and eat a big steak for lunch.

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Sagittarius November 22-December 21 … Try to look on the bright side of things this week.

For example, if your car is stolen by a pack of renegade teenagers, do not fret. Instead, live happily in the fact that those punks had no idea about the 50 sticks of dynamite secretly rigged up to the starter.

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Capricorn December 22-January 19 … You should celebrate Halloween on October 30 this year. Although your neighbors will likely decline your ridiculous requests for candy, food, money, fancy Italian shoes, foot massages and corn removals, you can rest easy knowing you spread Halloween joy a day early.

Aquarius January 20-February 18 … Last week, while “clubbing” with your friends, you got a little bit too excited on the dance floor and something terrible happened. While doing the “elastic jiggy,” you jived a little bit too vigorously, and lost your balance. You were extremely sweaty, and when you hit the ground, you were immediately rocket-propelled straight into the DJʼs table. But the good news is that you invented a new dance move: “The Sweaty Fool.”

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Pisces February 19-March 20 … While picking out a few lobsters to prepare for a romantic candlelight dinner, you were foolish enough to try and grab them by yourself. While this act should not have been too dangerous, you were also foolish enough to undo the rubber bands keeping their lethal pincers closed. Now, not only can you not prepare a delicious lobster feast, but the tip of your nose and two of your fingers are missing.

By Erin Waltman

Comic Corner

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Oct.8, 2004 15th Street News

Raiders’ Basketball Schedule 2004-05 Date Opponent Location Nov 1 Rhema (JV) Tulsa Nov 4 Ft. Scott Liberal, KS Nov 5 South. Nazarene Liberal, KS Nov 6 Seward County Liberal, KS Nov 9 Seminole RSC Nov 12-13 Raider Classic RSC •Nov 12 Seminole vs.OCU (JV) •Nov 12 Rose State vs. Clarendon •Nov 13 Seminole vs. Clarendon •Nov 13 Rose State vs. OCU (JV) Nov 15 Western RSC Nov 22 Nortern-Enid Enid Nov 29 Seminole Seminole Dec 1 OCU (JV) RSC Dec 4 Richland RSC Dec 7 OK Christian RSC Dec 9 Carl Albert RSC Dec 11 Cedar Valley Dallas, TX Dec 12 Eastfield Dallas, TX Dec 15 Brown Mackie RSC Dec 17 Brookhaven RSC Jan 4 Brown Mackie Salina, KS Jan 7 Cedar Valley Seminole Jan 8 Eastfield Seminole Jan 15 Brookhaven Dallas TX Jan 16 Richland Dallas, TX Jan 22 North Arkansas Harrison, AR Jan 24 Connors Warner Jan 27 Northern-Enid RSC Feb 5 Western Altus Feb 10 Connors RSC Feb 19 North Arkansas RSC Feb 21 Carl Albert Poteau

Time 6PM 6PM 4PM 8PM 8PM 6PM 8PM 1PM 3PM 8PM 7PM 7PM 6PM 3PM 7PM 8PM 7PM 3PM 7PM 4PM 6PM 5PM 3PM 3PM 3PM 5PM 8PM 8PM 4PM 8PM 5PM 7PM

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Date Opponent Location Nov 4 OKC Univ. (JV) OKC Nov 9 Seminole RSC Nov 12 Butler County El Dorado, KS Nov 13 Carl Albert El Dorado, KS Nov 15 Ok. Baptist (JV) RSC Nov 19 Allen County Enid Nov 20 Ok. Baptist (JV) Enid Nov 22 Northern-Enid RSC Nov 30 South. Nazarene (JV) Bethany Dec 2 Frank Phillips RSC Dec 6 OKC Univ. (JV) RSC Dec 9 South. Nazarene (JV) RSC Dec 13 Rhema Bible RSC Dec 15 Brown Mackie RSC Jan. 10 Carendon RSC Jan 13 Seminole Seminole Jan 17 Northern-Enid Enid Jan 20 Western RSC Jan 22 North Arkansas Harrison AR Jan 24 Connors Connors Jan 27 Redlands El Reno Jan 31 Brown Mackie Salina, KS Feb 5 Western Altus Feb 7 North. Tonkawa RSC Feb 10 Rhema Bible Tulsa Feb 12 Redlands RSC Feb 17 Carendon Carendon, TX Feb 19 North Arkansas RSC Feb 21 Carl Albert RSC Feb 24 North. Tonkawa Tonkawa

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Men’s Basketball Roster No. #3 #4 #5 #10 #15 #20 #22 #23 #24 #25 #30 #32 #35 #40 #45

Name Eric Payne Jawann homas Keavin Robinson Rayan Hytche Rache Williamson Aaron Carter Quincy Metcalf Samuel Spanich Stanley Releford Brandon Bittner Casey Biles Marques Surrell Marcus Logan Cody Cambell Gregg Pogue

Height 6ʼ3” 6ʼ4” 6ʼ7” 6ʼ2” 6ʼ1” 6ʼ3” 5ʼ9” 6ʼ4” 6ʼ5” 6ʼ2” 6ʼ7” 6ʼ5” 6ʼ7” 6ʼ5” 6ʼ8”

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Position Guard Forward Forward Guard Guard Guard Guard Forward Forward Guard Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward

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Home Town Tulsa, OK Moore, OK Houston, TX Muskogee, OK Norman, OK Moore, OK Shreveport, LA Tulsa, OK Roland, OK Plainview, OK Roland, OK Moore, OK Muskogee, OK Duncan, OK Oklahoma City Ok

Head Coach: Calvin Pierce Assistant Coach: Tommy Smith

Women’s Basketball Roster No. #10 #11 #12 #14 #15 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #31 #32 #33 #40 #41

Name Callie Sanders Erin Bouse Jeanette Sloan Julie Abbott Della Kimble Annette Sloan Carrie Boevers TaMara Whitley Bobbye McCarty Evelyn Taylor Stenia Moore Stephanie Hernandez Jennifer Davison Guadalupe Coronado Ashley Coward

Height 5ʼ1” 5ʼ5” 6ʼ 5ʼ6” 5ʼ4” 5ʼ9” 5ʼ7” 5ʼ6” 5ʼ5” 5ʼ6” 5ʼ11” 5ʼ8” 6ʼ 5ʼ7” 6ʼ2”

Position Guard Guard Post Guard Guard Forward Guard Guard Guard Forward Forward Forward Post Guard Post

Year Freshman Sophomore Freshman Freshman Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Sophomore

Home Town Union City, OK Sand Springs, OK Little Axe, OK Del City, OK Midwest City, OK Little Axe, Ok Piedmont, OK Norman, OK Oklahoma City, OK Moore, Ok Jones, OK Jones, Ok Muskogee, Ok Norman, Ok Midwest City, OK

Head Coach: Glenn Chillcoat Assistant Coach: Sharon Chaffin Across

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Over-counter not for the overweight Travis Tucker Sports Editor

There are many over-the-counter weight loss pills available on the market today that promise to help a person shed pounds, but are the users of these products simply shedding years off of their lives?

Some pills claim to curb a personʼs desire to eat while others chemically change a personʼs metabolism. Others simply mix a number of herbs in often unsafe cocktails of “all natural” products.

Well, the straight and simple is that none of the above mentioned pills contain the time or labor needed to make a person lose weight and keep it off. In fact, most of these drugs will cause numerous problems for dieters, and some can result in permanent disability and death.

The most common of all is the use of Ephedrine (e-fedʼrin), a-methylamino-l phenyl-l propanolalso, derived from the leaves of the Gnetaceae family of plants. It is also known as ephedra, ma huang. It is a natural stimulant that affects the central nervous system while constricting blood vessels by releasing the vasoconstrictor norepinephrine from the nervous system.

The drug was introduced to the United States in the 1930s, but was considered too toxic for clinical use.

In the 1940s the drug began to be sold as treatment The Sports Stop

for asthma, and serious side effects became apparent. The same vasoconstriction that was making blood vessels constrict, causing the patients lung capacity to increase, was causing an increase in arterial blood pressure and led to severe hypertension and heart attack or stroke.

Unfortunately, drug companies have been enjoying a renewed popularity as their drug has been available over-the-counter for the last 10 years, thanks to The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which altered the Food and Drug Administrationʼs authority with regard to the regulation and labeling of dietary supplements. Herbs are not subject to regulation as food additives, requiring the FDA to prove the dietary supplement as unsafe before taking action to remove the product. This process can take many years to properly correlate the information into a scientific study, whereas the FDA must prove procedures for new drugʼs safe use, creating an issue with essentially unregulated herbal products. Currently, the FDA has associated over 800 serious side effects linked to supplements containing ephedrine.

There are also many common products which greatly increase the dangers associated with ephedrine products, such as caffeine found in coffee, tea, chocolate, sodas and many over-the-counter pain relief drugs, such as Excedrin. Ephedrine products can have a half-life in the body for anywhere from 6 to 10 hours, but the cardiovascular effects can last 10 times that long. With repeated use over the course of a day or several days, the drug can build to toxic levels in the body while following the manufactures recommended usage.

Stated in an article published by Jody L. Aaron on www.cerebralpalsyinfo.com, a 19-year-old college student took an over-the-counter ephedrine product he purchased from the gas station in which he worked. After taking four caplets over a 24-hour period (within the recommended usage) he died while pumping gas. The death, according to autopsy, was caused by a massive heart attack triggered by ephedrine toxicity.

So be cautious when purchasing “herbal” overthe-counter supplements. Understand that these are for the most part unregulated by the FDA and can contain many dangerous substances. Cocaine is an herbal product from the coca leaf, and there is enough cyanide in the pit of a peach to kill a person many times over. Herbal does not mean safe.

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Answers to last weekʼs crossword Oct. 1, 2004