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W e d n e s d ay October 4, 2017

ONE AFTER ANOTHER GUNMAN RAINS BULLETS ON CROWD IN LAS VEGAS KILLING 59 in America’s Latest Mass Shooting

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Editorial: Las Vegas needs more than well-wishes

to someone we know.

So, do more.

If you want to help, join the thousands of people in Las Vegas already lining All of us should know better up to give blood. There’s a by now. In our lifetime, we’ve plasma center on The Strip seen Columbine, Virginia and an American Red Cross Tech, Tucson, Aurora, Sandy center at 114 W. Eighth.

Hook, the Navy Yard, Fort Donate to the Clark County Hood, Charleston, San BerCommission’s ongoing nardino, Roseburg, Orlando GoFundMe page. and now Las Vegas.

If you want to change They are all examples things, call your local repof American tragedy, all of resentative. Ask him or her them gripping the nation what they are doing to make for a week of wall-to-wall Photo COurtesy of Nick OZa people feel safe again at con- A police officer holds up crime-scene tape in front of coverage and unanswered certs, fairs, parades, schools the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. questions. For us, we should and jobs. know better than what’s Sure, things need to be None of this carnage is Your concern shouldn’t be normal. discussed, but right now you normal, and we allow it to what this means for the guns Now is not the time to say; become normal when we do should be concerned for the in your house. Your concern it is the time to do. moms, dads, sons and daugh- nothing.

We should know no matter Photo Courtesy of Nick OZa shouldn’t be what Obama, So please, do more. ters trying to make sense of how much we “keep a city in A woman holds back tears in the aftermath of the shooting Clinton or Trump say about our thoughts,” it doesn’t do at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. this latest tragedy. this madness. editorinchief@ocolly.com //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// E d i tor ial B oar d @ O c olly

anything to help the parents who are preparing for their children’s funerals.

We should know no matter how many of us change our profile pictures, it doesn’t do anything to help the surgeon in the operating room all

night.

We should know no matter how long our rants on Facebook about gun control and mental health might be, they won’t do anything to keep it from happening again next year in a different city, maybe

OSU students from Las Vegas react to Carnage in home city H allie Hart Asst. News Editor @ Hallie_H art _

At her mother’s house, Tess McAnally has a clear view of the Las Vegas Strip’s skyline.

But when tragedy struck the city McAnally calls home, she was in Oklahoma.

McAnally, a secondary education student at Oklahoma State University, didn’t know why her mother sent her a text message to tell her she was safe Monday morning.

Then McAnally saw the news headlines.

The deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history happened about 7 miles away from McAnally’s mother’s home.

“I opened the news to see all of these news stories about

a massacre just miles from my mom’s house,” McAnally said in an email.

At least 59 people were reportedly killed by an active shooter Sunday night at a country music festival across the street from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Five hundred twenty-seven other individuals suffered injuries.

One of McAnally’s family friends endured a “non-life threatening gunshot wound” and was cleared to leave the hospital on Monday, McAnally said.

Mariah Alexander, a recreation management and recreational therapy student from Las Vegas, said in an email that her best friend in her home city is an emergency medical technician.

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Alexander said her friend was called into work immediately after the shooting and stayed until 4:30 a.m. Monday to assist victims.

Alexander said she learned about the shooting from a Facebook live post but was unaware of the magnitude of the incident at first.

“It’s not uncommon to hear about someone with a gun on the strip, so I went to bed,” Alexander said. “It wasn’t until I woke up at 6 this morning that I realized how bad it was.”

Members of the Las Vegas community have stepped up to help the victims. McAnally said her mother and stepfather volunteered at a Las Vegas hospital on Monday and have donated blood. McAnally and

Alexander emphasized the importance of giving to blood banks.

“The hospitals need all the blood they can get right now while trying to save the lives of those injured in (Monday) night’s tragic event,” Alexander said.

McAnally said the tragedy shows people anywhere in the nation how blood donations can preserve lives.

“Even though we are in Oklahoma, we can still be prepared for tragic events like this by donating blood to the Oklahoma Blood Institute,” McAnally said. “Donating can save lives, and having the bank as full as possible can hopefully reduce casualties should this ever happen here.”

McAnally also said people

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must recognize red flags that an individual might commit an act of mass violence to stop it before it happens.

“It is all about prevention, looking for the signs that someone is not well,” McAnally said. “If we can get people the help that they need before they decide to go on a shooting spree, a lot of lives can be saved.”

Relief efforts have reached a national scope. Alexander encouraged non-citizens of Las Vegas to contribute to a GoFundMe page the Las Vegas metro police department created. People who wish to donate can go to https://www. gofundme.com/dr2ks2-lasvegas-victims-fund/donate.

In just one day, 56,440 people raised nearly $4 million, and

the page has a goal of $4.5 million.

Even from Oklahoma, McAnally said she can see how her home city has united to resist hate and violence.

“The Las Vegas community has pulled together to show the country that no amount of hate can tear us apart,” McAnally said. “Las Vegas has thousands of residents of all races, religions, political views, sexual orientation, and everyone is one right now. It is incredible to see the love and support.”

Hallie Hart is a sports media sophomore from Chandler. She can be reached at news.ed@ ocolly.com.

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BREAST CAN CER

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Department of Wellness promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

with us.”

Joshua McFarand, a The ducks floating in the biochemistry and molecuwater for the “Don’t Duck lar biology sophomore, Around with Breast Cansigned a duck in honor Oklahoma State Unicer” event caught students’ of his grandmother Joan versity’s Department of attention when they passed Greenwood.

Wellness set up a booth the library.

“She had breast cancer Tuesday allowing students “I was walking by; I about six months ago,” to put pink rubber ducks didn’t know what was McFarand said. “She went in the fountain in front of going on, but I am a major through all the chemo, Edmond Low Library. support(er) of any kind of and now she’s completely “We are trying to encancer research,” Ashley breast cancer free.” courage students to go get Parish, a pre-veterinary One in 1,000 men are dithose mammograms just to junior, said. “My family agnosed with breast cancer Megan Hays/O’Colly make sure they don’t have and I have been affected, in their lifetime, and one in OSU’s Department of Wellness hosted the Don’t Duck Around with Breast Cancer anything wrong,” Carson so anytime I can do anyeight women will receive booth with pink rubber ducks to honor those affected by cancer and advocate for Leon, a health education thing, I definitely want to a breast cancer diagnosis, cancer research on Tuesday in front of Edmon Low Library. graduate assistant, said. promote education.” according to the Departdepartment.”

“Its very important to and who aren’t with us “We want to encourage all Each duck was signed ment of Wellness.

More than 40,000 people get the education out there anymore because of it.” students, including men, with the name of someone “It is important to catch on any kind of cancer,” because men are suscepsuffering from any type of it (breast cancer) early, and will die of breast cancer, according to the American Parish said. “Whether it Megan Hays is a tible to breast cancer as cancer. if you can catch it early, chemistry freshman from Cancer Society. But when be breast cancer or childwell. The students sign the Parish signed a duck in that’s great,” Leon said.

Bartlesville. She can be detected before stage two, hood cancer, just know ducks if they know anyone honor of Raymon Kyle, “Prevention is something reached at mehays@okthe 5-year survival rate is that there are people out who has had breast cancer, a young boy who lost his that we highly encourage state.edu. is fighting it or is no longer fight with neuroblastoma. in the health education close to 100 percent. there who are struggling ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Megan Hays Staff Reporter @ocolly

Energy Management recognizes decade of energy conservation at OSU E lla Powel l Staf f R epo rt er @E lla_theat er

Energy Management at Oklahoma State University celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month.

When Energy Management at OSU started in 2007, it was created to ensure the campus could run efficiently as it maintained quality in lights, air conditioners and other energy-related amenities.

“A large part of the energy manager duties includes educating the campus community about Oklahoma State University’s energy conservation program and efforts,” Casey Keyser, senior energy manager, said.

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ment was ranked in the top 10 out of more than 100 schools that were part of Campus Conservation Nationals in 2015.

In 2016, the organization was a recipient of the Henry Bellmon Award for Responsible Economic Growth, which was awarded to the organization for its continuation of growth without increasing energy consumption.

Oklahoma has set up similar energy conservation programs statewide.

Keyser said she is proud of Energy Management’s accomplishments at OSU. “As of June 2017, approximately $36 million has been saved at OSU-Stillwater since the inception of the program,”

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Keyser said.

Energy Management attributes its success at OSU to the students who participate in the culture of conservation.

Students who wish to conserve energy at OSU don’t have to struggle because instructions for saving energy are on every thermostat in the dorms and on-campus buildings. Energy Management also advises for students turn out the lights in their dorms before they leave.

Students can help improve the conservation efforts at OSU if they are conscious of energy saving.

“While in their living spaces, keeping the space temperature close to 78 degrees Fahrenheit in warm

weather and 68 degrees Fahrenheit in cooler weather will reduce energy consumption,” Keyser said.

“As a general rule, a onedegree change in the usual thermostat setting can save one to two percent of utility costs.”

To celebrate its achievements, Energy Management will recognize individuals who have been instrumental in the program’s success. It plans to launch the “Energy Leadership Award” in early 2018 for students who strive to save energy.

Ella Powell is a theater freshman from Tulsa. She can be reached at ellapowell33@ outlook.com.

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OK LAHOM A EDUCATION

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Despite Low Salaries, Some OSU STudentS STAYING TO TEACH IN OKLAHOMA Alli Bad en Staf f R epo rt er @ALliBad en

From the time he shadowed a fifth and sixth grade teacher in high school, Jack Robertson knew he wanted to be an educator in Oklahoma.

“I just loved working with the kids and how they developed their sense of identity,” Robertson, an Oklahoma State University elementary education sophomore, said. “It was no longer about me getting a grade for what I was teaching them. It was about me wanting to be there because I liked working with the kids.”

Photo Courtesy of Lauren Barten Oklahoma is one of the Lauren Barton, a fifth-year secondary education student, wants to stay in Oklahoma top five states with the for at least her first semester of teaching this coming spring. lowest teaching salaries, according to a CNBC they are paid much better.”

Romans said the EHA to go out to another state article. The demand for As of this September, college is exploring difand teach where I will teachers in Oklahoma teacher salaries in the state ferent avenues that will make lots of money?’. But is increasing, and the of Oklahoma are below the keep students in education I think as of now I want to students enrolled in the regional and national avermajors. stay in Oklahoma because OSU’s College of Educaages for teachers, accord“We put more emphasis I am not doing this for tion, Health and Aviation ing to statistics provided on the career tracks that the profit. I am doing it and administration are

by Oklahoma’s Departexist in teaching,” Romans for a child who needs the responding accordingly. ment of Education. said. “We love it if someinspiration.”

John Romans, dean of In the 2016-2017 school body stays in the classAlong with Robertson, the EHA college, said year, the average teacher room their whole career, Lauren Barton, a fifth-year about 740 students are encompensation in Oklabut there are also many secondary education sturolled in strictly education homa was $45,245. ways and paths through dent, said she wants to stay majors. These numbers The regional average, education that our students in Oklahoma for at least have dropped within the which includes midwestcan get into administraher first semester of teachlast five years, Romans ern states such as Arkantion, leadership, business ing this coming spring. said. sas, Colorado, Kansas, careers, and have fabulous “You can literally go to “There was a pretty Louisiana, Missouri, New careers there.”

Texas and make anywhere steep drop, and now they Mexico, Oklahoma, and Despite the low salary, from $10,000 to $12,000 continue to slowly drop,” Texas reached just above Robertson said he plans to more, so that is obviRomans said. “I think the Oklahoma’s average with teach in Oklahoma. ously enticing,” Barton issues of some teacher $48,103.

“It was kind of that said.

“But that is not why pay has been well docuThis put the regional avmoral dilemma,” RobertI am doing this, to make mented that we don’t pay erage about $10,000 below son said. “It’s either ‘Do I money.” our teachers well enough the United States’ national want to stay in Oklahoma Barton said she believes here. We lose a lot of our average teaching salary at where good teachers are she will not have a chalstudents to Texas or Arkansas, other places where $58,950. need(ed)?’ or ‘Do I want lenging time finding a job WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

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in Oklahoma due to the teacher shortage in the state.

The below-average salary led to a teacher shortage in Oklahoma, according to an article from the Associated Press. To fill the void, the Oklahoma Department of Education has allowed non-teaching degree individuals to obtain a teaching license called the Alternative Placement Program.

This past June, the State Board of Education granted more than 220 of these emergency certifications. In 2016, the board granted 80. The Board looks to grant more as the year progresses, according to the Associated Press.

Robertson said he believes it is unfair to students to grant these licenses.

“I feel that when it comes to the teacher shortage, I feel like it shouldn’t be a granted license in case of shortage,” Robertson said. “Think of it like granting a random citizen a doctor’s certificate because of a shortage of doctors.

It doesn’t make sense, and you’re putting the patients in jeopardy as would be putting the kids in jeopardy for teachers who didn’t choose this career path.”

Barton, who is student teaching at Edmond North High School, said she feels that teaching is something everyone can do.

“I really do think if you are going to be a teacher, you truly want to be there for your students, and you want to be there to help

other kids,” Barton said.

“Teaching is something you were definitely called to do.”

Despite the negative connotation associated with Oklahoma and the education system, Romans said there are benefits for teachers who stay in Oklahoma.

“We are exploring looking (at) working with districts and foundations to incentivise people to stay,” Romans said. “Some student loan forgiveness programs are on the radar to do.”

Some of these incentives are already being executed.

For Robertson to obtain a scholarship, he would have to stay in Oklahoma to teach, according to the scholarship’s requirements.

Although he said he is excited to teach, Robertson said he thinks Oklahoma’s education system still needs changes.

“I believe we are going to be getting people like me and are going to be staying to teach because they have a passion for it,” Robertson said. “I’m also hopeful that in the future, our elected officials will not only represent the people who put them there but also represent the whole of education and that it will be resolved.”

Alli Baden is a multimedia journalism sophomore from Pittsburg, Kansas. She can be reached at alli.baden@gmail.com.

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OSU FOOTBALL bye week report card S taf f Repo rts @ O C OLLY

The Oklahoma State football team has its lone bye week before its homecoming matchup against Baylor on Oct. 14. As part of the week off, the O’Colly football writers gave out their grades for the first part of the season.

Quarterbacks: Dekota Gregory, Sports Editor: A-, Marshall Scott, Opinion Editor: A-, Cameron Jourdan, Assistant Sports Editor: A-, Luke Garza, Staff Reporter: AMason Rudolph started the year tremendously, then went through a period where he threw four interceptions in 47 attempts. That is as many interceptions as he threw all of last season, plus he has two fumbles. Otherwise, Rudolph has accounted for 16 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores, including the game-winning run against Texas Tech on Saturday. He has thrown for 1,901 yards and is in the middle of the Heisman race.

screen plays that Richards nearly intercepted the ball or blew it up behind the line of scrimmage. Tre Flowers has two interceptions and 25 tackles. The young corners have played well and held up against Tech, which will be one of its biggest tests.

Running backs: Gregory: A, Scott: B, Jourdan: B+, Garza: B+ Justice Hill had the best game of his career against Texas Tech, posting careerhighs in carries (30) and rushing yards (164). Hill has also scored four touchdowns and is averaging 103 yards per game. As his backup, true freshman J.D. King has rushed for 213 yards in five games, though he has had only three carries in conference play.

Special teams: Gregory: D, Scott: D-, Jourdan: D, Garza: D OSU has struggled on special teams. Kicker Matt Ammendola is 8-of-12 on field-goal attempts but missed two field goals within 25 yards against Tech, both which hit the right upright.

Jalen McCleskey had a muffed punt against Tulsa and Rodarius Williams tried to jump on a ball against TCU that he didn’t need to be within 30 yards of. Tyron Johnson hasn’t returned a kick for more than 31 yards in four games, and McCleskey has four punt returns for 16 yards. Special teams have hurt the Cowboys more than it has helped them, and it has been the biggest weakness through the first five games.

Wide receivers: Gregory: A, Scott: A-, Jourdan: A, Garza: A

James Washington is Jeremy Kolok/O’COLLY living up to his preseason All-American hype, catching James Washington (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first 28 passes for 647 yards and half of Oklahoma State’s loss to TCU. Washington’s touchdown was the first of the game. five touchdowns. Marcell At- the game against Pittsburgh, Tevin Jenkins has played Kevin Henry is out for the eman has been strong in his in which four OSU receivers right tackle and right guard season because of an undisreturn from a broken right reached the century mark. in place of injured Cowboys. closed knee injury. Kenneth foot, catching 25 passes for Edison-McGruder missed 449 yards and three scores.

Offensive line: Gregory: B-, Defensive line: Gregory: B-, two games because of injury Jalen McCleskey and Dillon Scott: B-, Jourdan: B, Garza: B- Scott: B, Jourdan: B-, Garza: B and Calvin Bundage missed Stoner have been consistent the second half of the South in the slot. Tyron Johnson Myriad injuries have The defensive line’s best Alabama game and the first has only six catches for 99 plagued the offensive line. game was against Tech. The half of the Pittsburgh game yards and a touchdown, Right tackle Zach Crabtree linemen were constantly in because he was ejected for though he was suspended for missed most of the Pittsthe Tech backfield and Jortargeting. Chad Whitener has burgh game and the entire dan Brailford’s interception 25 total tackles, which is tied TCU game with turf toe. shifted momentum to OSU for the team lead, and Justin Center Brad Lundblade in the fourth quarter. In the Phillips has been strong off UP NEXT didn’t play in the second half first four games, though, the the edge and in coverage. He against Texas Tech because defensive line wasn’t stable, has two interceptions. he injured his left foot, which allowing Tulsa (16-of-26) vs. coach Mike Gundy said and TCU (11-of-19) to conSecondary: Gregory: B+, Oklahoma State was a sprain. Right guard vert third downs at will.

Scott: B+, Jourdan: B+, Garza: vs.

Larry Williams suffered a B Baylor season-ending ankle injury Linebackers: Gregory: C+, Date: October 14 in practice before the TCU Scott: B-, Jourdan: B-, Garza: Ramon Richards’ move Place: Boone Pickens game. Johnny Wilson started Bto safety has paid off. He is Stadium Ethan Sample/O’COLLY at right guard in Williams’ third in tackles (23) and has Time: 2:30 p.m.

Mason Rudolph rushes for a first down in the fourth absence and moved to center Injuries have affected four pass break ups, most quarter of Oklahoma State’s win against Texas Tech. when Lundblade was hurt. linebackers, too. Linebacker of which have come on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

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Change directions with your career next summer, before your team takes the game to new levels. Share passion.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- You have plenty of confidence today and tomorrow, but there’s no need to confront authority to no purpose. Use your persuasive arts and go further.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Finish up tasks for two days. Something you try now doesn’t work. Don’t make assumptions. Be patient with a resister. Steady, gentle pressure works.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Your team’s routine may get tested. Things may not go as planned. Make sure what you build is solid. Share the tricks you’re learning.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Professional responsibilities have your attention through tomorrow.

Don’t overextend. Resupply locally. Measure thrice, cut once.

Weigh the pros and cons before committing.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Partnership is key, especially through tomorrow. Avoid silly arguments or bickering over who’s right. Stay patient, despite obstacles or breakdowns. Listen generously. Bend a little.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Prioritize your physical health and well-being. Slow down to finish faster.

Bend your knees with a heavy load. Flexibility makes a difference.

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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Dive into a research or writing project through tomorrow. Avoid confrontations with authorities; there’s a low sense of humor going on. Resolve misunderstandings as they occur.

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Former Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, ESPN reported.

Weeden was released by the Houston Texans at the beginning of the season and had been a free agent since. He served as a backup the past two years in Houston and never saw the field last season.

O’COlly FIle Photo The Titans were in need Former Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden signed a for a backup quarterback one-year contract with the Titans on Tuesday, ESPN reported. after Marcus Mariota suffered a hamstring injury terback for two seasons at He was eventually drafted Sunday.

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