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Friday, May 6, 2011
Board of Regents votes RSCPD, food
service out to ‘save considerable dollars’
By: Bryan Trude
Assistant Editor
By a unanimous vote, the Board of
Regents disbanded the Rose State Campus
Police Department, effective immediately,
at a regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday,
April 21.
All seven Regents - Richard Hefton, Steve
Coleman, James Howell, Betty Wright, Joe
Cole, Robert Croak and Aarone Corwin were present.
In the meeting, the board also voted to
replace the RSCPD with a combination
of unarmed security officers from Superior
Security, who were employed on campus
prior to the RSCPD achieving full-time
department status; and off-duty officers
supplied by the Midwest City Police
Department.
According to the President’s Office, the
decision to eliminate the RSCPD was based
on the state’s 7 percent projected budget
cutback.
Originally, in the state budget proposed by
Gov. Mary Fallin, the cut to higher education
spending would have been between 3 and 5
percent, however some legislators, including
Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman
[R-Sapulpa] predicted the cuts would reach
up to 6 to 7 percent.
With the board’s vote, the commissions
and positions of RSCPD Chief Michael
Brown, Assistant Chief Ronnie Burks, and
By: Logan Pierce
Assignment Editor
The unveiling of Pegasus XXXI, the
annual RSC literary publication, took place
Tuesday, April 26, in the Communication
Center’s lobby, hosted by Susan DawsonO’Brien, professor of journalism, and Trixie
Walther, professor of English.
“It started as a compilation of creative
students, faculty and staff,” Walther said.
This year’s volume hosts over 30 participants
words, artwork and photography.
Brandi Wahpekeche, business major, has
two photos in Pegasus from her “Beyond
the Grass” series. Both photos are of her
son, Evan, 10. Wahpekeche said she took
photography as a way to break the monotony
of her other classes.
When asked about her being included in
Pegasus, Wahpekeche said, “It’s neat. I’m
very excited.”
For the future editions of Pegasus, Walther
said she would like to see the school’s
website include an online submission form,
in addition to listing rules and deadlines.
“It’s quite an honor to be published in
Pegasus,” Walther said. “Students who are
interested should really look into it.”
Dawson-O’Brien began co-editing the
literary magazine in 2005. “I think the
most exciting thing about it is getting to
see firsthand the talent that resides in so
many of our students, faculty and staff,”
Dawson-O’Brien said. “From the photos
and artwork, to the short stories and poems,
this year’s book is very, very strong.”
“All those whose work was included in
the book, and all our administrators, will
receive a free copy,” Dawson-O’Brien said.
“Additional copies may be purchased for $3,
and exact change is appreciated. Checks are
also accepted for the exact amount, written
to RSC with Pegasus on the info line at the
bottom.”
The additional copies may be purchased
in room 120 of the Communication Center.
List of authors, artists and photographers
in book:
• Tia Eddy, Edmond
• Brittany Judson, MWC
• Miranda Liming, OKC
• Sharon Browning Motley, Choctaw
officers Kenneth Buss, Troy Dykes, Holey
Franklin III, Kevin Hammond, David
Hardin, Sonya Koster, Arnold Nelson Jr.,
Judson Pratt, Joe Snodgrass, Clarence Vassar,
and Richard Williams were immediately
terminated per college policy.
“We designed the new model after
consulting with Midwest City Police Chief
Brandon Clabes and Director of Emergency
Management Mike Bower,” Dr. Terry Britton
said. “The new model will save considerable
dollars and provide the safety and security
the staff, faculty, and students expect.”
15th Street News was unable to contact
any former RSCPD officers for comment.
Also in the meeting the decision to
terminate the RSC Food Services division
was made. Effective July 1, food services on
campus will be handled by Carson Catering
and Food Concepts of Tulsa, who also
provide food services for Oklahoma City
Community College.
With the decision, however, the fate
of RSC’s current food service employees
remains up in the air.
“We don’t know whether or not we’ll keep
our jobs,” said one food service employee,
speaking on the condition of anonymity.
“Nobody is telling us anything, we are
completely in the dark.”
(Photo by Miranda Liming)
Pegasus XXXI showcases 2011 artists, photographers, scribes
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Kimberli Robberson, Edmond (faculty)
Chelsey Ryder, MWC
Cherryl L. Seard, MWC
Alyssa Selvidge, Del City
Justice Smithers, Harrah
Brandi Wahpekeche, Newalla
Demetrius A. Wright, OKC
M. Kathryn Carey
Amy Cioli, OKC
Logan Cooper, Moore
Yvonne Dyess, Midwest City
Linda Flemming
Cassandra Harris, OKC
Meadow Hazelhoff, McCloud
Jack Lambert Smith, OKC
Richard Wedemeyer (faculty), Edmond
Beth Wilkinson, Newalla
Pamela J. Bolt, OKC
Charlie Burchardt, MWC
Robert Lee Culton III, OKC
Yen Dao, MWC
Kayla DuBrutz, Harrah
Josh Wolfe
Derek Bryan Perkins, OKC
Suzanne C. Thomas, OKC (faculty)
• Casey Tyson, Del City
• Randi Yousey, Edmond
“Hit me baby one more time” by Adam
Antunano, a Visual Arts piece. (Photo by
Chasitie Martin)
Third Honor Flight begins journey from Communications Center
By: Josh O’Berg
News Editor
Oklahoma Honor Flights began their
third trip with a ceremony Tues., May 3, in
the Communications Center, honoring 97
Oklahoma veterans.
Veterans, their families, and the community
were encouraged to attend the celebration
before their flight to Washington, D.C., to
visit the memorials erected in their honor,
many of the veterans having never seen
them.
A pre-reception was held in the lobby,
where the veterans were served light
sandwiches and refreshments from Jersey
Mikes. Many talked amongst themselves
while others reconnected with old service
friends, having not spoken or visited in over
40 years.
Veterans present were hailed from around
the state, coming in from Alva, Muskogee,
Cordell and many other far towns.
“I was drafted into the army when I was
18 in 1945,” Veteran Robert Dewes said.
Dewes, a member of the infantry division,
never saw action overseas during World War
II. He was later drafted for the Korean War
in 1950.
Volunteer Mike Brooks was among many
helping veterans find seats and replenishing
refreshments. “This is my second flight,”
Brooks said. “We will be visiting the World
War II memorials, as well as the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.”
Brooks, a real estate agent in the metro,
said he enjoyed helping the Oklahoma
Honor Flights, spending time with those
who changed his country. “I remember
the veteran I was in charge of during my
first trip,” Brooks said. “When we got to
Washington, D.C., it was pouring rain, and
we were in rain slickers with umbrellas trying
to see what we could in the short time we
were there.”
To commence, the soldiers were ushered
into the Performing Arts Center where they
received a standing ovation from attendees
while finding their seats.
“If your day is anything like mine, it will
be the greatest day of your life,” Jack Fry,
major of Midwest City and previous Honor
Flight volunteer, said. Fry welcomed the
veterans and spoke on his experience with
Honor Flights and what an honor it was for
him to hold such an event.
Gov. Mary Fallin was also present, and
spoke to the veterans on how great it was
that they are given the change to see the “seat
of the nation in which [they] fought for.”
All 97 veterans in attendance were called for
recognition and received a commemorative
coin of their journey from metro Jr. ROTC
groups. Afterward, a survivor of the attack
on Pearl Harbor was asked to swear in six
young cadets into their JR. ROTC branches.
The ceremony was concluded with the
Townsend Elementary Choir, of Del City,
singing “Thank You Soldiers,” as the veterans
were escorted away.
Mike Bell (standing), a crewmember
for Oklahoma Honor Flights, listens to
stories courtesy of U.S. Army veteran
Gleen Dooley (left) and U.S. Navy
veteran Roy Keffer. The third flight
overall for OHF, this trip to Washington,
D.C. is the first of 2011.
(Photo by Bryan Trude)
Primo premieres sequel in vampire trilogy
By: Bryan Trude
Assistant Editor
Seven months following the release of
his first novel, “Sunrise at Sunset,” Vice
President for Information Technology John
“Jaz” Primo premiered the sequel, “A Bloody
London Sunset,” Sunday, May 1.
The second book of the “Sunset Vampire”
trilogy, “A Bloody London Sunset” follows
the story of Taylor Caleb, an unassuming
professor at an Atlanta community college,
and his undead lover, a vampire named
Katrina.
“[The book] takes the characters where
we left them off in the first book and
continues their journey of growth,” Primo
said. “Rather than take new storyline ideas
and take static characters and just throw
them into a new storyline, what I like to do
is take them as individuals and have them
shaped and mature as they progress in their
personalities.”
“Much as we as individuals would develop
in reality, I try to show [the characters]
growth for the reader, so they seem dynamic
to the reader,” he said.
“Sunrise at Sunset,” according to Primo, is
currently in the top 400 of e-books sold in
the United Kingdom – out of over 700,000
titles – and is in the top one percent of
e-books sold in the U.S. on the Amazon
Kindle service.
“[Sunrise at Sunset] is phenomenally
popular in the United Kingdom,” Primo
said. “It is one of the top four vampire novels
sold in the U.K.”
“About 20 percent of all books sold now
are e-books,” Primo said. “We’re finding, as
an industry, that this new fantasy genre is
popular as e-books with readers.”
In addition to the book’s popularity, fans
of the series have established a Facebook
fan page, “The Sunset Vampire Series.”
Established May 1, as of publication, the
page has 42 fans.
According to Primo, the final “Sunset
Vampire” book is tentatively scheduled for
release in January 2012, however he does
have plot ideas for a fourth.
“A Bloody London Sunset” is currently on
sale on Amazon’s Kindle Service for $3.99.
Readers can also order a paperback edition
from Amazon for $14.95.
Primo’s first book, “Sunrise at Sunset,” is
available for $.99 on the Kindle, Nook, and
Apple iBooks services.
(Photo by Bryan Trude)
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May 6, 2011
Opinion
Editorial
‘So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu’ graduates
“Home is a place you grow up wanting
to leave, and grow old wanting to get back
to;” a quote from Pulitzer Prize winning
journalist John Ed Pearce.
With finals underway and graduation
steadily approaching, the time is now to
understand where you are going.
Sure, you may have plans to attend the
University of Oklahoma, or get that dental
certificate and into the working world, but
where are you truly going?
“Those who cannot remember the past
are condemned to repeat it,” said by Italian
poet, philosopher and novelist George
Santayana.
Many times throughout this semester
– and semesters past – this publication
has given out advice, much of which was
unsolicited. But what have we actually
learned here in our last weeks of being RSC
students?
We have learned how to spell correctly,
use MLA style until our text messages
reeked of it, and do math that a majority of
us will never see again, if we’re lucky. But
what we have really learned is how to find
our opinion, our views, and stick to them.
We have learned to become tolerant of
those opposing our ideals and to have a well
thought and mannered conversation.
We have learned how to become adults,
regardless of our age, race, sex or religion.
We learned how to take an idea and turn it
into a movement.
How could we ever repay our instructors,
mentors and advisors for the gift of take a break every once in a blue moon.
exceptional, critical thinking that they have Spend the extra money on a massage every
bestowed upon us?
now and again; take a long walk about your
How could we ever thank them properly favorite city block; or even learn a new
for believing in us when our own psyche was language.
bruised beyond imaginable repair?
Breaks are one of the greatest things in
The only sufficient payment is for us life, if put to use correctly. Remember, a
–
every
slacker,
human continually
straight-A
and
learns throughout
“Education is not
straight-C student –
their lifetime, so
preparation for life;
to graduate this week,
use the time of in a
to walk across that education is life itself.” productive way.
stage and change the
But, above all,
-John Dewey
world that lies in front
never let that drive
of us all.
to succeed die. We
Whether it takes a lifetime, a million all possess it, but not many know how to
dollars or a simple act of kindness, go ahead keep it. Always look for the next greatest
in your lives Raiders, and change the world challenge in your life, whether it be in
that you live in. Use the tools that have been an academic setting or in the workforce.
handed to you and continue to learn.
Continually applying skills and logic is a
“Education is not preparation for life; lifetime effort that is destine to pay off.
education is life itself,” quoted by John
It is in our deepest opinion that the class
Dewey, psychologist and philosopher.
of 2011 is ready.
But inbetween your inevitable lifetime of
From your collective 2010 – 2011 15th
learning, remember the number one lesson Street News, congratulations Raiders.
taught at higher education institutions: We did it hard, we did it right and
semester breaks aren’t there for the students, we made it. We have won the battle,
but to keep the instructors from losing their but are now preparing for the war.
minds.
(Photo by MCT Campus)
Use this lesson yourselves and learn to
Music Stand Columnist says goodbyes through an ending playlist
By: Miranda Liming
Editor-in-Chief
It’s that time of year again. The time when
we bust through the barriers of finals, throw
out all those papers we never want to see
again and say our final goodbyes to those lab
partners we know we will never cross paths
with again.
It’s graduation time.
And not only is it time to walk across that
stage and throw up a deuce to all the naysayers, it is the end for this newspaper team.
Only two of us will remain starting fall
semester. I myself will be attending the
University of Minnesota in the fall, and have
promised myself that I will never be looking
back.
After all that you have been through
with me, my dearest readers, this will
be our goodbye. Written forever in ink,
withstanding the verbal so long that we
never will be able to complete.
You’ve shared my ups and downs with me
through the past three years. From jailbait
girls acting too sexy to the actual jailbirds
of the celebrity list. We shared tears, laughs,
and the occasional disagreement.
But you have always been a loyal adversary,
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reading my feelings, responding – if only
in your head – to my words of childish
wisdom.
So, in a token of my appreciation for you
all, I have made you a goodbye playlist, with
appropriate lyrics attached.
“Graduate” by Third Eye Blind
“Will this song live on long after we do?”
So poetic, so meaningful and sung so damn
well. Singer, songwriter Stephan Jenkins
really hit the nail on the head and showed
us that, sometimes, longevity is really all
that matters in the music world and the real
world.
“So Long, So Long” by Dashboard
Confessional
If any one person understood the feeling
of heartache, depravity and hatred toward
another after a break in friendship or
relationship, Christopher Ender Carrabba is
that man. His lyrics, “Takin’ my time, takin’
this drive, wavin’ this town goodbye,” really
encompass what many of us will do after
the dog and pony show of graduation: walk
away, happier than ever to be free.
“Graduation Song” by Vitamin C
So this song is completely over played and
really doesn’t hit the same chord anymore
with graduating students. But, these lyrics
Editor in Chief
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Assistant Editor
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Features Editor
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Tech Support
Scottie Seger
Photographer
Chasitie Martin
Online Editor
Brian Allen
Assignment Editor
Logan Pierce
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Adriana Valtinson
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really encompass the feeling of “holy crap,
we’re growing up:” “So if we get the big jobs
and make the big money when we look back
now will our jokes still be funny?”
“Forever Young” by Jay-Z
Usually, I would pick a song performed
by the original artist, but Jay really did
a fantastic job of reminding us that the
scenery may change, but we all stay the
same. “Leave a mark they can’t erase, neither
space nor time.”
“Reckless Abandon” by Blink 182
Blink is the quintessential teenage-angst
band. From “Punk Rock Show” to “Stay
Together For the Kids,” we have heard, felt
and understood exactly where they come
from. “Reckless Abandon” is the song that
should unite us all with the lyrics “We left a
scar, size extra large.”
“In this Diary” by The Ataris
The Ataris reminded us how bad high
school sucked, how we never quite fit in,
and now remind us that, even through
all the tough time, we some how made it
through, and looking back we remember
that those were the best times. “Being grown
up isn’t half as fun as growing up. These are
the best days of our lives.”
Best of luck to you Raiders, class of 2011.
We started it together, we ended it together,
and we will forever be linked because of it.
We did it.
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May 6, 2011
Kids College 2011 hosts various summer activites, learning opportunities
By: Bryan Trude
Assistant Editor
Enrollment is now open for the 9th annual
Kids College summer program, beginning
June 6.
Started in 2003, Kids College programs
are available for children ages 6 to 14.
“[Kids College] is a program that both
enriches children and also allows them to
have fun during the summer months,”
Meghan Yarbrough, Kids College assistant,
said.
Each program lasts one week, with
programs running through June and July
except for the week of July 4. Programs are
divided up by grade, and not all programs
are available to all grades.
Most programs are $60 per student. These
include programs such as “CO2 Car Racing,”
“CSI,” “Discover the World,” “Dinosaurs,”
“Superhero Comic,” “Wacky Weather” and
“Spanish Fiesta Fun.”
The Jr. Chef series of courses, teaching
students to cook a variety of cultural dishes,
are $65 per student, per course. Courses
include “Latin Cooking, Dance and Culture,”
“Taste of Mexico & Asia,” “Kitchen Science”
and “Taste of America.”
Programs that last an entire day are $99 per
student. These include “Aerospace Flight,”
“Animation,” “Med Camp,” and an all-day
version of “CSI.”
Kids College also offers two sessions of
swim lessons for swimmers
of all levels, including infants
with parents. Sessions run
from June 7 to June 30,
and from July 5 to July 28.
Sessions are $35 each. A swim
team program is available for
children ages 5 to 18 for $40
a month.
A full list of programs,
times and schedules are
available for download at
www.rose.edu/kids.
Kids can be enrolled in
person at the Tom Steed
Community Learning Center
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m., online at
www.rose.edu/kids, or by
phone at (405) 733-7392.
A credit card is required
for enrollment online or by
phone.
Enrollment for each
program will be open
until the class begins or is
full. Many classes have an
occupancy of 12.
Children learn how to
study evidence and crime
scenes in “CSI” day
camp. (Photo by Kenneth
Beachler)
Job Corps group looks to assist students with financial obligations
By: Miranda Liming
Editor-in-Chief
With the recent state budget cuts, tuition
will be raised any day now. For many
students, this is worrisome, with their
pockets already so shallow.
Guthrie Job Corps, a division of the US
Department of Labor, has been a community
name in the Oklahoma City metro for
years, providing youth the opportunity to
“improve the quality of their lives through
career, technical, and academic training,”
according to their website.
College students are now being sought out
by the program to receive extra money for
their college finances.
“It’s simple,” Sarah Baker, admissions
counselor, said. “You sign up with [Job
Corps], attend an information meeting, and
if you’re approved, you are awarded certain
benefits to help with your education.”
These benefits include a daily lunch
allowance, clothing allowance, bi-weekly
pay, basic medical, dental and vision care,
and $1,200 after completion.
To be considered eligible for the program,
student must receive a Pell Grant, have a 2.0
GPA or higher, be between the ages of 18
and 24 and are a full-time student.
“It’s a great program,” Baker said. “It
can really help you out with bills and other
necessities that students need. And all you
have to do is sign into the office every day.”
Interested students should contact Baker
for more information and to apply for
the Guthrie Job Corps college program
by calling 405-879-2044 or baker.sarah@
jobcorps.org.
CDLC assists in Child Abuse Prevention, looking to ‘make it bigger’ in years to come
By: Bryan Trude
Assistant Editor
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention
Month, representatives from campus,
including the CDLC, took part in the Child
Abuse Prevention fair Thurs., April 28, at
the Midwest City Library.
The event, hosted by Mid-Del Youth and
Family, also featured displays and information
from Tinker Air Force Base Family Advocacy
Program, Soonercare, New Directions, TriCity Youth and Family Center, Rainbow
Fleet, Oklahoma Department of Human
Services, Community Transformers,
Neighborhoods in Action and the Midwest
City Police Department.
“[RSC’s interest in child abuse advocacy]
started with the RESIST (Rose Employees
and Students Insist on a Safe Tomorrow)
committee,” Tammy Martin, payroll office
manager, said. “We don’t have the RESIST
committee anymore, but I can’t let the kids
down. It’s very important what we do.”
According to Kimberly McCleary-Smith,
community prevention specialist with MidDel Youth and Family, the fair was the first of
its kind in eastern Oklahoma County. “We
wanted to bring some resources to eastern
Oklahoma County,” McCleary-Smith said.
“We wanted to make them known to people,
and show that they were available to the
public.”
Event presenters covered the full spectrum
of child abuses, from physical to simple
negligence, including subjects such as leaving
children alone, child protective services and
domestic abuse.
Child abuse, as defined by the U.S.
National Library of Medicine, is “doing
something or failing to do something that
results in harm to a child or puts a child at
risk of harm,” whether the harm is physical,
mental, sexual or neglectful.
According to documentation from
OKDHS, Oklahoma law requires any
person who suspects a child has been abused
or neglected to report the situation to
OKDHS Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800522-3511
OKDHS: www.okdhs.org
Mid-Del Youth and Family: www.mildelyouth.org
Tinker AFB Family Support Center
(Access to base required): (405) 739-2747
authorities.
Mid-Del Youth and Family was pleased
with the turnout at the fair, the first time
such an event was held in eastern Oklahoma
County.
“Obviously, this is our first year,” Jeremy
Wentee, executive director of Mid-Del Youth
and Family, said. “Next year we plan to make
it bigger and get more people out here.”
Soonercare: www.okhca.org (Oklahoma
Health Care Authority)
Tri-City Youth and Family Center: (405)
713-2203
New Directions: (405) 271-5700
Rainbow Fleet: www.rainbowfleet.org
Neighborhoods in Action & Community
Transformers: (405) 869-9513
Senate causally holds final
meeting of the semester
By: Miranda Liming
Editor-in-Chief
Senate held its final meeting of the 20102011 academic year Tues., May 3, passing
one bill.
Bill 003 reads, “An act relating to the
addition of a supplementary section of
section 237 in the student senate bylaws
concerning the student senate dress code.”
Authored and presented by senator
Tanequodle, this bill allows for senators to
wear casual clothing on the last meeting of a
semester, within proper guidelines.
“It’s an award for doing [our duty] every
meeting, dressing nicely throughout the
semester,” Tanequodle said.
Bill 003 passed with a majority vote, and
after approval, will be included in the senate
bylaws until otherwise challenged.
Senate announced their closing semester
budget, resting at $5,958.07.
Senate will reconvene in August 2011.
Banquet awards students, clubs,
sports for a year well done
By: Miranda Liming
Editor-in-Chief
The office of Student Life hosted their
annual banquet Monday, April 26 in the
Main Dining Room, congratulating clubs,
sports, and students for a job well done
during the 2010-2011 academic year.
Myka Phillips, previous student senate
president, was awarded the Vice President
for Student Affairs Leadership Award, the
Student Senate President Recognition and
the Outstanding President’s Leadership Club
Student.
Also awarded were the Club of the Year
placements. Hispanic Club was awarded
third runner up, Study Abroad Club second
runner up, Spectrum Alliance first runner
up, and the Library Club was awarded as
Club of the Year and received $500 toward
their club’s budget for the next year.
Many individuals garnered awards during
the banquet. Student Senate President Jaeton
Cary was awarded the Outstanding Student
Senator; Rebecca Fisher, Outstanding Legacy
Scholar; Jeremy Tanequodle, Ambassador
of the Year; Tina Erwin, Outstanding
Reconnections Student and Outstanding
Tinker Federal Civic Leader; Randell Barnes,
Outstanding Frances White Hughes Scholar;
and Elizabeth Kaiser of Spectrum Alliance,
Student Activities Appreciation Award.
Club advisors and officers were received
on stage and given tokens to commemorate
their work within their clubs.
Briefly Speaking
Scholarships Abound!
The Midwest City Rotary Club is
looking for applications for their Fall
2011 scholarship. The winning applicant
will receive $1,000 for books and
tuition. Applicants must be an RSC
student, enrolled full-time for Fall 2011
and have already completed 24 college
credit hours. Applications will be
accepted until May 31, 2011.
Festival of Modern Music II
Dr. Jeremy Clifton encourages all
affiliates of RSC to apply for the second
Festival of Modern Music, to be held
in Spring 2012. Bands and performers
must have an affiliation to the college
in some way. Please send a press kit,
recordings and contact information
to [email protected] or by US mail to
the campus, care of Jeremy J. Clifton,
Festival of Modern Music. “All genres
are encouraged to apply,” Clifton said.
Another Cessation Step
The Rose State College Wellness
Center has purchased a limited
number of Premium Memberships
for the American Lung Association’s
“Freedom From Smoking Online”
cessation classes. With the August 1
date approaching we are offering you
the opportunity to sign up for these
memberships free of charge. Please
share this information with your
students in your classes and offices.
These memberships are open to all
employees and students interested in
quitting smoking. Please be aware you
will need to speak directly to Wellness
Center Director, Chris Leland to receive
the information about these classes.
They are going to be given out on a
‘first come, first served’ basis.
Student Art Exhibit
A student arts exhibit will be held in
the Communications Center lobby April
18 – May 11, 2011, showcasing student
and employee works. The exhibit will
be open for viewing during normal
building business hours.
Extending Your Summer
Extended hours for summer enrollment
have been announced and will be
Monday, May 30 until Friday, June 10.
Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday
through Thursday, and 8 a.m. until 6
p.m. on Fridays.
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May 6, 2011
Entertainment
‘My Finale: Part Two’ finishes columnist’s campus career
By: Bryan Trude
Assistant Editor
Back for more, are you?
Granted, the decision to make
my parting New on Netflix column
a two-part spectacular affected me
a little more than I thought it
would.
Two-part anything gives one
of two impressions: A feeling of
suspense, a cliffhanger, or a feeling
of finality.
After these next 397 words,
I will no longer be the Netflix
guy. I’ll move on to bigger, better
things, fondly remembering those
halcyon days when I got to grace
these pages with my ramblings I
saw on a $7.99/month Internet
movie streaming service.
Let’s make this a ride to
remember.
5. “What Just Happened?”
Once you watch so many movies,
you tend to start wondering
things like, “What’s it like for
the producers?” Ok, so nobody
wonders that, but in this dark
parody look at the role of movie
producer, Robert DeNiro takes an
uninteresting subject and at least
makes it humorous. Come for the
dark comedy, stay for Bruce Willis
being a big jerk.
4. “Batman: Under the Red
Hood”
It would be foolish to think
that I could get through a final list
without mentioning the Batman.
Yes, THE Batman. The Batman
demands that extra word preceding
his name because that is how
the Batman rolls. This animated
feature explores the story of the
second Robin, Jason Todd (voiced
by Jensen Ackles).
3: “Afro Samurai Resurrection”
This made-for-TV follow-up to
the iconic Spike TV series “Afro
Samurai” - itself a bloody fusion
of Japanese animation and hip hop
beats - follows the story of the
titular Afro Samurai (Samuel L.
Jackson) as he pursues a group of
deadly adversaries who stole the
body of his dead father. Based
on the work of Takashi Okazaki,
Crossword
Across
1 Salty drop
5 Game for little sluggers
10 Gathering clouds, to
some
14 “In that range”
15 Elephant gone amok
16 Nevada gambling
haven
17 “Have a nice day”
emoticon
19 Ear-to-ear expression
20 Not as risky
21 Archaic “For shame!”
22 Avant-__
23 Perry with a phenomenal success rate
25 Like Tim Cratchit
26 Kelly, to Regis
29 Feature of a bad air
day
31 Needing a diaper
change
34 Dump truck filler
35 Pull, as a water-skier
36 Home with hexagonal
cells
37 Andersen character
with “new clothes”
39 Lifelong residents
41 Washer or dryer: Abbr.
42 Frat party buy
44 Hamster or gerbil
45 Commandment word
46 Promo recording
47 Like a top hat and tails
48 Sibilant boo
50 Like Satchmo’s voice
52 Leading edge of a
weather system
54 Tupperware topper
55 “Gone With the Wind”
family name
59 Gomez Addams portrayer __ Julia
60 Blackbeard’s flag
62 Fairy tale villain
63 Kukla’s puppet pal
64 Period before Easter
65 Wind increase
66 Spills the beans
67 Swirling current
Down
1 Pregame coin flip
2 Witty Bombeck
3 “__ I care!”
4 One to look up to
5 Take a stab at
6 Huge, at the box office
7 Opposed to
8 Time co-founder Henry
9 Spike or Ang
10 Broadway Phantom’s
instrument
11 Shakespeare’s women
of Windsor
12 Geraint’s lady
13 Poor dog’s portion, in
rhyme
18 Solver’s “undo” implement
22 Date for a jazz cat
24 The 4 in “par 4”
25 Facing
26 Golf shoe gripper
27 Get-up-and-go
28 Bar discount times
30 “__ Dieu!”
32 Levels off
33 Easily irritated
36 Secret place
38 Dream letters
40 Extreme sluggishness
43 Greatest of the great
apes
46 “Spring ahead” abbr.
49 Shoreline nook
Last Weeks
Puzzles Solved
“Resurrection” also features the
voice talents of Lucy Liu, Mark
Hamill and The RZA.
2: “Robin Hood: Men in
Tights”
What can I say about this Mel
Brooks comedy that the movie
doesn’t say itself? “We’re men, we’re
men in tights…we roll around the
forest looking for fights.” This 1993
take on the legend of Robin Hood
features Cary Elwes, considered
the greatest Robin Hood because
“unlike some Robin Hoods, I can
speak with an English accent.”
Take that Kevin Costner.
1: “Scrubs”
Naturally, naming this column
“My Finale,” I couldn’t escape
this list without mentioning the
long running NBC/ABC series,
which ran from 2001 to 2010.
Zach Braff stars as “Dr. John
‘JD’ Dorian,” an aspiring doctor
as he moves through his career
and life at the fictitious Sacred
Heart Hospital. Dorian is joined
by his close interracial bro-mance
partner, Christopher Turk (Donald
Faison), on-again-off-again love
interest Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke)
and gruff, perpetually angry Perry
Cox (John McGinley, one of my
favorite characters ever).
And…scene.
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51 Wing it on stage
52 Croaking critter
53 Pasta sauce brand
54 Act like a couch potato
56 Matured, as cheese
57 Rip apart
58 Superficially cultured
60 To-do list item
61 “I’d be delighted!”
This Weeks
Puzzles Solved
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