2005 literary magazine, `Pegasus,` soars

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Friday, May 6, 2005
15TH STREET
Rose State College
NEWS
6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110
Vol. XXXIV Issue 26
May 6, 2005
Kids College teaches, entertains
Selling textbooks to
college bookstores a Campus to come alive with OKC area youth during summer months
viable way to get cash
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
Kids College students dig in boxes of dirt to learn archeology. The wide variety of classes
offered by the program has drawn hundreds of OKC youth.
students as young as 5.
Last summer, the program
had approximately 550 different children attending. Since
the children were able to enroll
in more than one camp, the
Kids College program had over
1,800 enrolled in the camps and
classes.
“Weʼre hoping to see somewhere around that [number of
enrolled students],” Skoch said.
“Actually, it was a little too big
last year for our campus to hold.
We want to see similar numbers,
and weʼve changed the program
up a little bit so we can still keep
similar numbers without having the same amount of kids on
campus at all times.”
The program begins June 6
and will run until July 29 with a
one-week break during the week
of July 5-9 to allow families on
vacation for July 4 the ability to
not force their child to miss a
camp or class.
Kids College tries to only hire
certified teachers to teach their
classes, although they do allow
people who have had coaching
experience to teach some of the
sports camps.
Skoch believes the Kids College program to be very affordable compared to other daycare
and youth programs in the OKC
area.
“We have compared our prices
to a lot of other different places
and the hourly rate for a lot of
our programs is somewhere
between $2.50 and $3.50 per
hour. We felt that that [price]
was very reasonable,” Skoch
said. “Also, itʼs a very noncompetitive setting. A lot of
camps - particularly in sports
- focus on competition and
we really just want the kids
to come and learn something
and have fun.”
A full price list, along with
a full list of Kids College
classes and camps, can be
obtained in the Tom Steed
Center. For more information, contact Skoch or Wood
at 733-7392.
[email protected]
2005 literary magazine, ‘Pegasus,’ soars
Heath Sitton
Staff Writer
The RSC art and literary
magazine “Pegasus” has been
completed. “Pegasus” chose 38
students and faculty members as
contributors to the magazine. The
magazine accepted contributions
in the categories of essay and narrative, poetry, short story, artwork
and photography. This year saw
submissions from 85 students.
Professors Karen Holt and Sue
Dawson-OʼBrien, along with
this yearʼs student editor, Amy
Hynson, went through each of the
submissions, carefully selecting
and editing the works that would
appear in the publication.
“Pegasus is important because
increasingly in a technological
society we need those avenues
for imagination and creative
expression,” said Karen Holt,
professor and editor. “A college
needs to encourage creativity
in its students and [Pegasus] is
a wonderful opportunity for
students to receive their first
publication.”
The magazine was unveiled
Monday, May 2 at 3 p.m. in the
Raider Room of the Student
Center. A reception for those
who contributed their work to
the magazine was held after the
unveiling.
This yearʼs edition of “Pegasus”
was dedicated to Professor Carl
Sennhenn. Carl Sennhenn was
appointed Poet Laureate of Oklahoma by Governor Frank Keating in 2001 and served his term
until 2003. Sennhenn continues
How to save a pet.
See story, Page 9.
to travel the state conducting
writing workshops for honors
students, disabled students, high
school faculty and senior citizens. He served as faculty editor
of “Pegasus” from 1991-2004
and is one of the original Poetry
at Rose readers and the only one
to have read at every annual
reading since 1989. Sennhenn
has published two collections of
poetry - “Harvest of Light” and
“Center of Noon” - with his third
book in the works.
All of those who contributed to
this yearʼs edition of “Pegasus”
received a free copy of the magazine. Additional copies may be
purchased for $3 by the contributors or by anyone who would like
to own some of the literary and
art contributions of students and
faculty from the Humanities
Division office.
[email protected]
Photo by GINNIE ESCOBEDO
Photo by DEVIN HORST
Class of 2005.
See lists, Pages 6 and 7.
Photo courtesy of Bret Wood
As the semester begins to wind down, students once again turn
to their textbooks. However, textbooks are now seen less as study
aides and more as moneymakers.
The end-of-semester book buyback - which begins May 9 and
lasts until the 13 - is something nearly all students look forward
to as a way to make back money they spent on their textbooks.
However, many students are familiar with the reality that they
never seem to receive as much back for their textbooks as what
they were charged.
“Like any retail business, we have costs involved in getting
books on the shelf and we have costs involved in purchasing
them. What [students] see as a retail price has very little profit in
it [for the bookstore] at all,” said RSC Bookstore Manager Mark
Smith. “So, when we turn around and buy [the books] back, we
actually pay more for a book when we buy it back than we made
in profit when we sold it brand new.”
With the popularity of Internet sites like Half.com and Amazon.
com, students are beginning to look to the Web as a viable market
for their used books. However, students have to remember that
lowest priced textbooks sell first, and someone who paid $80 for
a textbook in January may only be able to sell it for $35 in May
due to some other person listing a textbook on the Web site for
an extremely marked down price.
Students selling textbooks at the RSC Bookstore, however,
usually receive half of what they paid for a textbook as long as
its condition is not horribly deteriorated.
“The better the condition of the book, [students] might find they
get paid a little bit more than a book that was in bad shape. If itʼs
in bad enough shape, we wonʼt buy it back at all,” Smith said.
Buybacks are handled by an outside company with a list of
the textbooks that the RSC Bookstore plans to keep and resell.
As long as students are selling those textbooks, they will get approximately half of what they paid for their textbook. However,
once the RSC Bookstore has bought back all the books they need
for the next semester, the amount of money students can make
from selling their book plummets.
“The earlier in the week they bring their books back, the better
the price theyʼll get in buyback,” Smith said.
Students can sell books at any time during the semester, but the
price will always be the wholesale price. Students stand a better
chance of making money from their textbooks by selling at the
beginning of the book buyback.
Buying textbooks at the beginning of the semester also offers
students the option of standing in line in a bookstore or surfing
online to a Web site. However, while students may get a better
price on a textbook bought from an independent seller online,
they are urged to be cautious.
“It depends on what you call a better price,” said Smith. “A lot
of times, they will have a price that is less than ours when you first
purchase a book - but theyʼre not going to buy the book back. If
you take the price of a book and take 47-50 percent of it, which
is what youʼre going to get back, then the difference is what your
real cost of the book is. Then compare that to what itʼs going to
cost you online.”
Smith also added that students should be cautious of deals that
seem too good to be true. Oftentimes, students may unwittingly
click on a link for an older edition. Students usually cannot get
refunded for things like this.
“If a book has a very, very, very cheap price on it and it looks
too good to be true, it probably is not true,” Smith said.
Students who prefer the comfort of shopping for their textbooks
via a home computer rather than going to a bookstore may soon
have that option at RSC. The campus bookstore plans to have a
Web site up and available to students by the fall 2005 semester.
[email protected]
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
During the summer semester,
RSCʼs population swells - with
children. Since 2003, the campus
has offered community children
the chance to interact with other
children at Kids College, a summer youth program.
“Our Kids College mission
is to provide a quality and safe
learning experience for the
youth of Eastern Oklahoma
County in the areas of sports,
recreation, arts and academics
in a non-competitive setting.
In our camps, mini-camps and
Kids Classes, every child has
the potential to achieve success,”
the Kids College informational
pamphlet reported.
There has been a program for
children at RSC since the inception of the Continuing Education
division in the 1970s. However,
it was not until 2003 when Bret
Wood, director of the Continuing Education program, stepped
in that the program known as
Kids College began to take
shape.
At that time, Wood - who
was then the assistant director
- wanted to start a bigger program than what was offered in
the hopes that it would draw in
more youth.
The program offers a wide
variety of classes that fall under
three main categories - recreation, sports and academics.
Recreation includes classes and
camps such as leadership camp
and an etiquette class. The sports
camps are typically an all-day
or half-day camp and include
things like tennis, soccer and
dance. The academics classes
are short, one-hour sessions and
cover things such as the Cooking
with Fractions class that teaches
math skills.
Jennifer Skoch, Continuing
Education Specialist and assistant director to the Kids College
program, said, “In addition to
all our camps and classes, we
do have an early and late care
program for working parents
who need to drop their kids off
early or need their kids to stay a
little late.”
The program is open for children ages 5-15, depending on the
class or camp. For example, the
junior lifeguard and cheerleading camps are offered to students
up to the age of 15 while the
Lego mania class is open to
The 2005 Pegasus is dedicated
to Professor Carl Sennhenn.
Which board do you ride?
See how-to, Page 11.
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Reminder: Mother’s
Day is Sunday, May
8.
Asthma Walk
Respiratory Therapy
students at RSC will
be taking part in the
“Blow the Whistle
on Asthma Walk” 10
a.m. Saturday, May
14 at the Oklahoma
City Zoo. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Students, faculty
and staff may join
their walk for asthma. For more information or to join,
call Kathe Rowe at
733-7571.
Scholarships
Sophomore students who have a
Rotarian family
member as well as
are sponsored by a
club in District 5750
and who have a permanent address or
university address
in District 5750 may
apply for the Ambassadorial Scholarship. The purpose
of the scholarship is
to “further international understanding and friendly
relations among
people of different countries.” For
more information
on the scholarship
or to apply, contact
Dr. Cheryl Evans at
[email protected]
or 580-213-3105.
The deadline is May
31.
Open Fitness Times
The open weight
room schedule will
change beginning
June 6. The new
schedule is as follows:
June 6-July 28
Monday-Thursday
Noon-1p.m.
The weight room is
located HPE 101.
Wellness Employee
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
RSC first opened its doors in
1970 under the name Oscar Rose
Junior College. Since then, much
has changed but three women
have remained a constant on the
campus: Joy Rupp, Susan Loveless and Necia Miller. Now, RSC
will be parting with Miller as she
moves into retirement.
Miller has taught a variety of
art-related classes through her
tenure on the campus, but that
first year she had to teach English Comp I due to the lack of
sophomore students. The first art
classes were held in the Fine Arts
building before the art program
moved to the Humanities building. In 1999, the program was
moved to the Communications
Center, where it still resides.
“The following year, I taught
all art classes and continued until
around eight years ago when I
started teaching computer illustration and digital imaging along
with my drawing and art history
courses,” Miller said.
Miller also developed an online
art appreciation class, which she
is still teaching today.
“Five years ago, I became coordinator of the multimedia communications program, teaching
digital imaging, advanced digital
imaging, Web design principles,
photo restoration and Photoshop
masking and compositing,”
Miller said.
Because Miller has been
around since the inception of
the college, she has seen many
changes as the campus grew and
expanded.
“When we were interviewed
for our positions, there werenʼt
any buildings at all,” Miller
confided. “The first administrators were housed in a trailer,
and later in a house on Hudiburg Drive. We had to postpone
starting classes until September
because our buildings werenʼt
complete.”
In that first year, Miller recalled that the average age of
the faculty was 28 and that all
the professors “were fresh with
ideas and enthusiasm.”
Miller reports that she was
first attracted to working at RSC
because she was “fascinated”
with the idea of teaching in one
of the first two-year community
colleges in Oklahoma.
Although there are many colleges and universities Miller
could have worked at, she was
never tempted to leave RSC.
“There is such a commitment
from this college to serve the
needs of our students,” Miller
said. “Why would I want to be
anywhere else? RSC has always
been supportive of innovations
in teaching and of the faculty.”
While teaching may not seem
the ideal job to some, Miller said
that she loved her job.
“When you get paid to do
something you love, [that] just
makes it ever better. I loved giv-
Johnna Ray
Contributing Writer
Meteorologists have come
a long way since John Park
Finleyʼs 1880s study of tornadoes
and their frequencies and causes.
Still, an even larger area remains
to be conquered.
The Online Tornado FAQ Web
site states that, on average, 60
persons are killed per year by
the 1,000 or so tornadoes that hit
the United States annually. Further, it lists the “tornado season”
for the southern plains - which
Oklahoma is a part of - as the
period between the beginning of
March and early June with May
being the peak month. However,
tornadoes may occur at any time
during the year.
Even with all that is known
about tornadoes and with the
many safety guidelines given for
the general public, students at
colleges and universities may not
always know the correct procedure when the sirens blare during
their class periods. Even those
with storm shelters, weather alert
radios and emergency storm kits
at home are often unprepared to
deal with severe weather once
they reach campus.
Julie Ramirez, elementary
education major, proved to be an
example of this when she said,
“I know there are papers in the
rooms, but I have not read them
or been told what to do in an
emergency … I would think to
go to the stairways, but I would
be worried about my kids.”
The papers that Ramirez is
referring to are the emergency
procedure packets found in classrooms in each of the buildings
on campus. In addition to these
packets, there are maps found
near the exits describing where
the safety areas are located in
that building.
Although the actual threat
of a tornado hitting an area as
specific as RSC is small - since
RSC covers only about 60 acres
Photo courtesy of NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratoy (NSSL)
The Wellness Employee for April
2005 is Katherine
Foster. Katherine
Foster is a part-time
registration assistant in the Student
Services Building.
RSC’s maintenance helps Professor Steve Carano and
Professor Heidi Heilhecker’s class set up RSC’s Mesonet, an
instrument that measures weather activity.
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Remembering 35 years of service to the students of RSC, Professor Necia Miller is recognized
at a retirement reception held in her honor.
ing a little part of me to each stu- the faculty, staff and administra- herself from RSC.
“I do plan to keep teaching
dent in my classes. I was never tors who have been friends and
bored and always renewed each colleagues. I also was humbled the online courses that I have
semester. It was a difficult deci- when I was recognized with the developed,” Miller said. “I
sion to leave this year, but my Excellence in Teaching Award also hope to contribute time
husband is retiring from UCO six years ago. To be recognized and energy to promoting RSC
and I felt it was time to do more by your students and peers is the and the RSC Foundation. The
history I have with RSC and
ultimate compliment.”
things together,” Miller said.
Miller and her husband plan to the Art and Multimedia proSome of her fondest memories
from her time at RSC, according travel for a while, spend time at grams are part of my heritage
to Miller, are “the students and their Arkansas lake house, visit and legacy, so I hope to keep
the lives that I have touched. relatives and take a trip to Eu- consulting and helping in those
Other [things] are the years I rope next year. However, Miller areas as well.”
spent on the Faculty Senate and will not be completely removing [email protected]
Tornado season revisits the state of Oklahoma
Mother’s Day
Miller legacy left behind after 35 years
Photo by STEVE REEVES
Briefly
Speaking...
May 6, 2005
15th Street News
of the 44,772,480 total acres
of land in Oklahoma - it is still
possible. Gary Hancock, night
maintenance supervisor, saw this
firsthand during the May 3, 1999
tornado.
“Chris Whiteʼs free concert
was in the amphitheatre and I
heard from the radio in my truck
that the tornado was at [I-240]
and Sooner [Rd.] heading this
way,” Hancock said.
Hancock said he was unable
to contact the night coordinator
and therefore took the initiative to move everyone into the
basement of the Communications Center. Moments later the
building received damage from
flying debris. “It looked like a
bomb hit … I will never forget
it,” Hancock said.
Many buildings on campus now
have weather alert radios. Hancock said new wireless phones
were given to the deans and
grounds crew to help them communicate better with one another
in the case of an emergency. RSC
President Dr.James Cook also
alerts professors instantly via email when severe weather threats
occur.
Steve Carano, geosciences
coordinator, professor and
Channel 5 storm chaser and
weekend weatherman, is
pleased with these improvements and is taking additional
steps to help RSC become
the only institute of higher
education in Oklahoma - and
one of only 10 in the nation
- to receive StormReady Certification.
The StormReady Certification, which was started to
see TORNADO, Page 12
Photos by Kenneth Beachler, Ginnie Escobedo, Devin Horst and Jon Rollman
Celebrating
Democracy Cookout
September 2004
Student senate elections
2004-2005
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Intramural flag
football
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Del City Library supplies community activities
Marty “The Magic Dad”
Ludlum will visit the Del City
Library to thrill children with a
variety of magic tricks May 7.
The show begins at 2 p.m. and
is for children ages 5-12.
Violinist Anne Cowles will be
performing Gypsy Folk Music at
the library on May 10. Cowles
will be performing as well as
educating attendees of Romani
culture. The performance begins
at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is
required.
Medieval Fair Story time takes
place May 17 for children ages
4-8. Library staff will share stories of medieval life and times
for children to enjoy. The reading begins at 6:30 p.m. and is
expected to last until 7:15 p.m.
Adults and teens 16 and older
Photo courtesy of deadCENTER
Bryan Trude
News Editor
With the school year ending, the Del City Library
joins with the rest of the
Metropolitan Library System
to offer several educational
and fun events and activities
for children of all ages.
The first event takes place
May 2. Jean Dunlap, RSCʼs
Coordinator of Service Learning, will be teaching the final
Parent-Child Workshop of
the year. During the session,
Dunlap will share tips about
water safety. The event runs
from 10-11 a.m. and preregistration is required. The
workshop is intended for
parents and children 6 months
to 3 years old.
are invited to the next meeting
of the Science Fiction Discussion Group May 19. Beginning
at 7 p.m., readers can have a
chance to meet and interact with
fellow fans of the sci-fi genre.
The next book to be discussed is
Douglas Adams cult classic (and
now a major motion picture,)
The Hitchhikerʼs Guide to the
Galaxy. Copies of the book are
available at the Del City Library
reference desk.
Two events take place May 31.
For children ages 4 - 12, Chester
the Clown will be on hand to
entertain and delight from 1010:45 a.m. Also, from 7 - 8 p.m.
people will have the chance to
make handmade beauty products, including lip-gloss and
facial scrubs.
Starting June 1 and lasting until
July 31 is the Metropolitan Library Systemʼs Summer Reading
program. With two categories
for children (pre-readers) and
teens (readers,) youth who sign
up are challenged to progress
through two levels of reading at
their own pace and reading level.
With prizes from medals and
books to Redhawks tickets and
even an iPod Shuffle, the event
has been in continuous operation
since, according to Del City Library staff, the mid-1950s.
“Iʼve been here at the library
for 15 years, and even then [the
summer reading program] was
going on,” said Linda Jameson, a
Del City Library staff member.
In each level, the reader has
to read either eight books, 800
pages or eight hours worth.
The summer reading program
is sponsored in part by Sonic,
Subway, Laser Quest, the Sam
Noble Museum of Natural History and the Oklahoma Redhawks. The theme this year is
“Dragons, Dreams and Daring
Deeds.”
In conjunction, the Del City
Library will be hosting entertainment and fun for the readers.
Michael Corley will be reading
stories of knights and dragons
for children ages 4 to 12 at 2
p.m. June 4.
The Lucky Penny Players
will be performing stories for
children of all ages June 7 and
June 14 at 10 a.m. June 7 will
see the Players present “The
Princess and the Pea,” and June
14 will feature “The Reluctant
Dragon.”
The production company
“2 X 4” will present “Sir
Knows-A-Lotʼs Knifty Guide
to Knights.” Starting at 10
a.m. June 28, the event is being billed as “Lady Prudence
in style!”
More events are scheduled
for the summer reading program. For more information
on this or any other events,
contact the Del City Library at
672-1377. Interpreters for the
hearing impaired are available
for all programs. To request
one, contact 235-9223 ext.
23, or TDD 755-7319 at least
48 hours in advance of the
program date.
[email protected]
Mankiller spotted by second cousin
Cacky Poarch with Oklahoma filmmakers Matt Brown and
Derek Doublin
OKC deadCENTER film festival to
host local, national, international
documentaries, animations, films
Joe Cook
Global Oklahoma
October 2004
Miss RSC/MWC
2004-2005
October 2004
Sunday is more than just a fan of
Mankillerʼs - she is a relative.
“Our relationship is through our
parents. My mother and her father
were cousins,” said Sunday.
While they both attended
Northeastern State University in
Tahlequah, Okla., Sunday knew
of Mankiller, but did not officially
meet her until Mankiller had been
in a car accident.
“I met Wilma at her homecoming right after she got out of
the hospital ... her friends and
relatives had a get-together at her
home,” Sunday said.
Sunday had been trying to get
Mankiller to speak at the “Diversity Among Native Americans”
event, which was a program that
was sponsored by the Intercultural Communication and Education
Office at RSC April 7. Mankiller
was unavailable to speak at the
event but remembered Sunday
and, after the book signing, asked
if Sunday wanted to join her for
dinner. Mankiller is well known
for her humble nature.
“Wilma is very down to earth
as she has always been. She is
today- and because of that she is
a good role model for anyone,”
Sunday said.
In addition to becoming the first
female Chief of the Cherokee
Nation Mankiller has amassed
numerous prestigious awards including, American Indian Woman
of the Year in 1986, Woman of
the Year, Ms. Magazine in 1987,
the Indian Health Service Award,
U.S. Public Health Service in
1989 and is also a member of
the National Womenʼs Hall of
Fame.
Her road to becoming Chief
was not an easy one, however.
She had to contend with many
who did not want to see a female as chief. That resulted in
slashed tires as well as death
threats during her campaign
for the office. Mankiller did
not allow the actions of a few
to slow her down and has won
the respect of the Cherokee
people.
“Cherokee people possess an
extraordinary ability to face
down adversity and continue
moving forward,” said Mankiller according to www.powersource.com.
For more information on
Mankiller, visit www.cherokee.
org.
[email protected]
Aquatics Club honored at banquet
Contributing Writer
For those students who grow weary at the thought of yet another
summer jam-packed with big budget Hollywood moneymaking
machines known as blockbusters, there is an alternative.
The fifth annual deadCENTER Film Festival will be held June 9-12
in downtown OKC. The Festival will showcase local, national and
international films that would not ordinarily be seen by the general
movie-going public.
There will be 86 films shown over four days consisting of narrative
and documentary features, narrative and documentary short films,
animation, and films from both college and high school students.
These films will be shown at four different locations; The Oklahoma
City Museum of Art, The StageCenter, The Untitled Art Gallery and
The Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery.
In addition to the films, the festival will host five panel discussion groups in which aspiring filmmakers or film enthusiasts can
ask questions about the film industry from local and visiting film
professionals.
The deadCENTER Film Festival, whose name refers to the geographical location of OKC within the United States, was created by
Justin and Jayson Floyd in 2001 and according to deadCENTERʼs
Web site, (www.deadcenterfilm.org.), “The ongoing mission of the
Festival is to bring quality independent films to OKC.”
The Festival is also, “…designed to inspire growth in the local
film industry and energize visiting film professionals,” the Web
site reported.
Last year the festival screened over 90 films submitted from every
state in the United States and international films from England,
Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Canada, Germany and Japan.
This yearʼs Festival director Cacky Poarch promises to make this
yearʼs festival even better. “We have some plans to attract nationally
known talent as well as staying true to our Oklahoma filmmakers. We
push ourselves every year; 2005 will see some great developments,”
Poarch was quoted as having said on the deadCENTER Web site.
The 2005 Festival will see the addition of two events that are more
family oriented: The Apple Pie Cinema and Kids Fest.
The Festival was recently named as one of the top regional festivals in the country, according to independent film enthusiast Chris
Gore in his new book “The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.”
In the book, Gore wrote, “Bar none, this is the best film festival in
Oklahoma. No joke, this event is put on by a group of passionate
individuals in OKC, dedicated to supporting independent film.”
Individual tickets for each film will be $7, tickets for all of the
five panel discussion groups will be $25, T-shirts will be $15 and
a festival booklet will be $1. An all-access pass will be $50 (which
includes 86 films, panels, a goodie bag with T-shirt and DVDʼs,
parties and more).
For more information about the Festival, contact Poarch at (405)
808-4575 or see the Web site.
[email protected]
Joe Cook
Contributing Writer
The first female Cherokee Chief,
Wilma Mankiller, was spotted
April 13 by RSCʼs Director of
the Educational Talent Search
Program Merry Sunday at Full
Circle Book Store signing copies
of her new book, “Everyday is a
Good Day.”
The book is a glimpse of
womenʼs struggles as well as the
struggles of Cherokees.
According to Full Circleʼs Web
site, “The Conversational style of
writing provides the reader with
the sense of being at a gathering
of Native women … provides
insight and valuable life lessons
on how to achieve peace of mind
from women artists, lawyers,
ranchers, doctors, and educators.”
The Aquatics Club is honored as Club of the Year and as the club with most spirit, with the Campus Spirit Award at the
Activities Banquet May 2. They received $500 toward their club budget as well as a trophy.
Bryan Trude
A new award, the Campus Spirit award, was introduced and
News Editor
given to the club that showed the most spirit and support for RSC.
The Aquatics Club was awarded the Club of the Year Award The Campus Spirit Award was given to the Aquatics Club.
tropy as well as the Campus Spirit Award at the annual RSC Club
Finally, the 2004-2005 Club of the Year award was given to
Banquet. The banquet was held in the Main Dining Room of the the Aquatics Club. They won a trophy, as well as an extra $500
Student Center May 2.
for their club budget next year. First runner up was the Future
At the banquet, the supervisors and executive officers of all of Criminal Justice Professionals Club, who received a $250 cash
RSCʼs active student clubs and organizations were honored for prize. Second runner up was the Black Student Association, who
their dedication and leadership by the banquetʼs hosts, Coordina- received a $150 cash prize.
tor of Student Activities Towery Barnard, and Dean of Student
“When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people.
Life Dr. Jay Kinzer.
Those who let things happen, those who make things happen
Also honored were 2004-2005 student senators, as well as one and those who wonder what happened. Be that second person,”
of the intramural sports teams, the dodge ball champions “GGG said Logan Reynolds, after being sworn in as the new student
Unit” and the 2005-2006 Senate Executive Board were sworn in. senate president.
The RSC Ambassadors were also honored.
[email protected]
RSC theatre production
The Majestic Kid
October 2004
U.S. Senate Debate
October 2004
Community
Halloween
Party
October 2004
Features
Page 4
May 6, 2005
15th Street News
Packing for air travel simplified
Bryan Trude
News Editor
Nothing excites the true
traveler like the onset of
summer. The excitement
rises almost as fast as the
temperature.
Footwear, footwear, footwear!
With increased security
at airports and the simple
facts of how airplanes work,
what shoes people wear to
the flight can be important.
Since everyone is asked to
remove their shoes and have
them X-rayed, shoes that
can be easily removed are a
great help.
Often, airline security will
force one to have their shoes
X-rayed if the national terror alert is above a certain
level. Otherwise, one will
have their shoes X-rayed if
something such as steel toed
or metal shank sets off the
metal detector.
Loafers and slip-on shoes
work best for this, but Velcro
or lace-up tennis shoes are
just fine, as well as most
dress shoes. Knee-high leather boots would be a hassle to
remove, and would probably
irritate other people in line.
A person should avoid
pumps or shoes with high
heels if possible. Not only
are they uncomfortable, they
can also get caught easily
when boarding.
Photo by KENNETH BEACHLER
Inexpensive Oklahoma vacation spots
offered to community, tourists seeking
Four subjects to help vacationers get in the air, get going adventure, relaxation, exercise
Dress for the occasion!
Even if a person is going to
Barbados, airline flights are
rather chilly. Dress comfortably.
Since many airlines have
stopped handing out blankets
and pillows on certain flights,
people who are uncertain if
the flight would be too cold
or not should include a rolled
up long-sleeved shirt in their
carry-on.
Be Nice!
Nothing creates tension like
being an irate person in a room
full of strangers 33,000 feet in
the air.
When on an airplane, a
person will have to deal with
things like loud and unruly
children, people too big for
their seat, people who snore,
people who talk too loud and
so on. Handling the situation
calmly will go a long way
to keep the flight reasonably
peaceful and pleasant.
However, if the child in the
back seat will not stop kicking,
do not be afraid to have a calm
yet concise word with the parent of the child.
Have a safe and pleasant
flight!
[email protected]
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
With the height of tourist and
travel season fast approaching, many are planning vacations without considering that
traveling does involve some
danger.
“With headlines reporting
attacks against tourists becoming more and more common,
vacationers are on alert,” reported the Family Travel Web
site (www.familytravelguides.
com).
To avoid a vacation turning
into a nightmare, travelers are
encouraged to beware when
traveling both domestically
and abroad, especially since
most travelers pay only passing
attention to their safety when
traveling.
“I usually take two to three
vacations a year, but Iʼve never
been worried [about being
robbed],” said D.J. Carnley,
liberal studies major.
With hotels, travelers are
advised to look for hotels that
possess electronic keycards
rather than metal keys, since
keycards are reprogrammed for
each guest. Also, when staying
at a hotel, try to choose a hotel
with room doors that open to
interior hallways.
“While itʼs easier to unload the
car when itʼs parked right outside the door, a room that opens
directly onto parking makes it
easier for thieves to monitor
your comings and goings and
get into your room when you
drive off for the day,” reported
the Family Travel Web site.
Cash should be kept hidden
away. Consider purchasing a
money belt to be worn underneath the clothes for the majority
of cash and credit cards, keeping only enough cash in a pants
pocket for a single day. While
money belts are not fashionable,
they protect important items like
credit cards, identification and
passports.
Another thing most people
do not think of is the fact that
looking like a tourist draws attention.
“I donʼt really think about
[disguising that Iʼm a tourist],”
Carnley said.
Try never to look like a tourist.
People wandering and looking
confused make easy targets of
themselves and cars that have
travel guides and bags from
well-known tourist destinations
(Disneyland, Six Flags, Universal Studios, etc.) advertise that
they are from out of town and
may have items inside worth
stealing. Always look confident
when walking around town and
hide all overt signs of being from
out of town when not in the car.
Remember: cars have been broken into for things as mundane
as a jacket or a shopping bag.
In an airport, always arrive at
least two hours before the flight
is scheduled to leave. Do not
bring anything with you that
may be considered a weapon.
Pack both checked bags and
carry-on bags according to what
airports allow on planes (for
more information, see PACKING, above).
According to Travel Safetyʼs
Web site (www.safewithin.com/
travelsafe), “The United States
Department of Transportation
requires airlines to be liable
for losses up to $1,250 per passenger for checked bags on domestic flights. Nearly all airline
carriers exclude those valuables
most likely to be stolen - camera
equipment, jewelry and cash.
Liability does not extend to
carry-on luggage.”
Do not over pack. Nearly
every hotel has a laundry room
for guests to wash clothes in, and
if not, there are almost always
Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Tourism
for airlines now-a-days.
Pack things such as nail
files, makeup, nail clippers
and such with the luggage.
An ideal carry-on bag would
have some tissues, some entertainment like a book or a
handheld game, some gum and
anything else necessary to the
person. Chewing gum during
takeoff, flight and landing will
help keep a personʼs ears from
“popping.”
Pack Smart!
Vacuum sealed space-saver
bags that are sold on television may be a great help
when storing things, but
avoid them when packing
for a flight.
Remember, everything taken in a personʼs luggage also
has to be repacked and brought
back. Without a vacuum to put
those space saver bags to use,
that may become a problem.
The most efficient way to
pack is to roll clothing into
“logs.” This allows you to
neatly stack and arrange clothing inside the suitcase without
using too much space, allowing more room for things like
shoes and other unflexibles.
It also prevents clothes from
wrinkling. If space is an issue,
remember that most hotels
have toiletries available such
as bar soap, shampoo and conditioners. Plan ahead and save
some space in your luggage for
souvenirs.
Only bring what you will
need on a flight in your carryon bag. The Federal Aviation
Administration has stringent
rules on what can be carry-on
Bryan Trude
News Editor
As summer vacation arrives, some people are faced with the burning
question of what to do. Summer is a long, hot, boring stretch of nothingness – unless summer classes are being taken – and out of state travel
is an expensive and stressful endeavor.
Well, fear not! There are several interesting vacation sites here within
Oklahomaʼs own boundaries with a little something for everyone.
Just north of Watonga, at the intersections of State Highways 8 and
8A, nestled in between ancient mesas at the 81-acre Lake Watonga sits
Roman Nose Resort Park.
Roman Nose features a rustic charm all its own. With resort rooms
and suites, campsites, cottages, and even seasonal Teepee lodgings, this
resort promotes variety even in lodging.
Late Watonga, a pristine man-made lake, features swimming and
paddle boating. In the winter, park officials keep the lake fully stocked for
trout season. Over 20 miles of trails throughout the beautiful Oklahoma
backcountry keeps equestrians, mountain bikers and hikers exploring
for hours. Roman Nose maintains a full-service equestrian stable for
people who want to rent a horse, or even bring their own.
Roman Nose is also home to a lush 18-hole golf course designed by
Floyd Farley. The course makes use of the natural hills, canyons and
gypsum rock. The course recently received a new layer of topsoil, adding
to the rich color of the narrow, sloping fairways and elevated greens. A
good flop shot is critical to success on this course. The seventh hole is
aptly renowned as the “Canyon Hole” due to natural hazards.
Roman Nose is 81 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. For information
or to make reservations, call toll-free at 1-800-654-8240.
If itʼs special events that interest the traveler, take a drive down S.H.
51 to Sequoyah State Park, eight miles east of Wagoner near Fort
Gibson Lake.
The parkʼs first Made in Oklahoma Festival will take place April 22
and 23. The festival, done in conjunction with the Western Hills Guest
Ranch, will allow attendees to sample and buy the best Made in Oklahoma products that the state has to offer.
The park, which sits on the 19,900-acre Fort Gibson Lake, offers 423
campsites as well as 54 cottages and the 101-room ranch for guest lodging. Archery, boating, horseback riding, several trails and water skiing
accentuate events at this naturally wooded resort.
The hilly terrain is carpeted in beautiful hickory and oak trees, providing a perfect backdrop for the parkʼs Nature Center, cycling, hiking and
the parks own par 78 18-hole golf course.
For more information or to make reservations, call Sequoyah toll-free
at 1-800-654-8240. For more information on either park or more that
Oklahoma has to offer, log on to www.travelok.com.
[email protected]
Safety tips for travelers may prevent vacation disaster
Willow Brook and Telstar’s,
RSC’s Adopted Schools,
Christmas Party
December 2004
Mick Cornett visits RSC
November 2004
Heart Fair
February 2005
laundromats nearby that hotel
employees will be happy to give
directions to.
Also, as the Classic Travel Web
site reported, “A heavy bag of
items you never use can put a
damper on your trip - especially
if youʼre planning on staying at
different locations.”
With proper planning, any
trip - whether on soil foreign or
domestic - can be both safe and
fun. For more travel tips, visit
Classic Travel, Travel Safety
and Family Travel.
[email protected]
Go Red for Women
February 2005
PTK Induction
March 2005
• CSRS Retirement workshop at 8 a.m. (TSC Auditorium)
• Rotary of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (RR)
• Toastmasters International Club meeting at 6 p.m. (SC123)
• MWC High School Soccer Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. (MDR)
29
• Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 9 a.m. (TSC Auditorium and
various rooms)
• Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 6 p.m. (TSC Auditorium and
various rooms)
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various rooms)
various rooms)
15
30
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• Rotary of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (RR)
NATIONAL RECEPTIONISTS DAY
16
9
• Victory Fellowship Church meeting at 9 a.m. (TSC Auditorium and •
various rooms)
various rooms)
8
• CSRS Retirement workshop at 8 a.m. (TSC Auditorium)
• RSC Baseball Region II Tournament (time and location TBA)
• MWC Police Department Awards Banquet at 7 p.m. (MDR)
2
Monday
various rooms)
• RSC Women’s Softball Region II Tourney at 2 p.m. (TBA @ OKC
Hall of Fame)
various rooms)
1
Sunday
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24
• Small Business meeting at 10:30 a.m. (TTR)
• Small Business luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (MDR)
• Small Business meeting at 2 p.m. (FR)
17
• Leadership MWC luncheon at 11 a.m. (TTR)
• MLK Prayer Breakfast Committee meeting at 3:30 p.m. (FR)
• Zonta Banquet at 6:30 p.m. (TTR)
10
• Changed Management/Tinker meeting at 10 am. (RR)
• Natl. Defense Transportation Assoc. luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (TTR)
• MLK Prayer Breakfast meeting at 3:30 p.m. (FR)
• MWC High School Band Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. (MDR)
3
Tuesday
ADM-RCR - Administration building, Regents’ Conference Room
CC-PAT - Communications Center - Performing Arts Theatre
FdR - Founders Room
FL - Faculty Lounge
FR - Fountain Room
HBAT - H.B. Atkinson Theatre
HPER - Health, Physical Education and Recreation
HSA - Health Sciences Annex
LRC - Learning Resources Center
Thursday
MDR - Main Dining Room
RR - Raider Room
SC - Student Center
SM - Science and Math building
SSB - Student Services Building
TSC - Tom Steed Center
TTR - Tinker Terrace Room
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• Kiwanis of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (TTR)
• Society of Military Engineers luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (RR)
19
• Carl Albert High School Senior luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (West end of MDR)
• RSC Regents’ meeting at 11:30 a.m. (RCR)
• American Cancer Society for Quality meeting at 5:30 p.m. (RR)
12
• Changed Management/Tinker meeting at 10 a.m. (RR)
• Rotary of MWC meeting at 11:30 a.m. (TTR)
• Rotary of MWC Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. (FR)
• Abled Disabled Club meeting at 12:30 p.m. (SC123)
• Del City High School Band Banquet and 6 p.m. (MDR)
• Big Teepee meeting at 7 p.m. (FR)
• OACES meeting at 7 p.m. (TSC Auditorium)
CARTOONISTS DAY
5
• Caps and gowns distribution from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (FL)
• UCO Transfer Advisor Booth at 9 a.m. (SC Lobby)
• CLT Club meeting at 11:15 a.m. (HE201)
• Rotary of MWC board meeting at 11:30 a.m. (FR)
• Adopted School Volunteer luncheon at 12:30 p.m. (RR)
• Excel Preschool Graduation at 6 p.m. (TSC Auditorium)
Abbreviation Guide
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• Del City Kiwanis meeting at 12 p.m. (RR)
• MWC Optimist Club meeting at 12 p.m. (FR)
18
• Choctaw Baseball Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. (MDR)
11
• American Cancer Society Team Captain meeting at 5:30 p.m. (RR)
4
Wednesday
May
CLEAN AIR MONTH
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTH
FAMILY SUPPORT MONTH
FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION AND
AWARENESS MONTH
GET CAUGHT READING MONTH
HEALTHY VISION MONTH
27
• President’s Council meeting at 9 a.m. (ADM204 - RCR)
20
• Lateral Thinking at 8 a.m. (RR)
• MWC High School Senior luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (MDR)
13
28
ARMED FORCES DAY
21
14
• OKC Public School Food Service Retirement Banquet at 6 p.m.
(West end of MDR)
7
• RPR Natl. Test at 7 a.m. (all first floor rooms)
• RSC Baseball vs. Univ. Ark. Ft. Smith at 1 p.m. (away @ Ft.
Smith, Ark.)
• RSC Women’s Softball Region II Tourney at 2 p.m. (TBA @
OKC Hall of Fame)
Saturday
NATIONAL ARTHRITIS MONTH
NATIONAL BARBECUE MONTH
NATIONAL GOOD CAR-KEEPING MONTH
NATIONAL SMILE MONTH
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE MONTH
YOUNG ACHIEVERS MONTH
• Dept. of Corrections meeting and luncheon at 10 a.m. (MDR)
• Nursing Program Advisory Committee meeting at 11:30 a.m. (RR)
6
• Caps and gowns distribution from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (FL)
• DEQ Testing at 8 a.m. (TSC Auditorium)
• PARENTS Club meeting at 2 p.m. (SM110)
• RSC Women’s Softball Region II Tourney at 2 p.m. (TBA @ OKC
Hall of Fame)
• BS and HE Divisions Commencement at 5 p.m. (CCPAT)
• Reception for BS and HE Division graduates at 6 p.m. (MDR)
• SS, ES and HU Divisions Commencement at 8 p.m. (CCPAT)
• Reception for SS, ES and HU Divisions graduates at 9 p.m. (MDR)
Friday
May 6, 2005
15th Street News
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Raiders graduates fall 2004, spring, summe
RSC and the 15th Street News
offer their congradulations and
best wishes to the following
2004-2005 graduates.
Smith, Jayne Olive Meynell (Radiologic
Technology)
Smith, Sharece Marcell (Nursing Science)
Stevens, Elle D. (Nursing Science)
Stremble, Nicholas Eric (Nursing Science)
Thomas, Claudette Yvonne (Nursing Science)
Titsworth, Tiffany Le’ale (Nursing Science)
Totty, Kristy Kay (Nursing Science)
Tull, Michelle Ann (Nursing Science)
Unsell, Adam Sterling (Nursing Science)
Wood, Doleta Kay (Nursing Science)
Woods, Kathryn Ann (Nursing Science)
Spring 2005 Candidates
“Congratulations on your
accomplishments. Our
community, city, state and
nation will be better due to
your efforts.”
-Dan Points, Dean of
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Division
Fall 2004 Candidates
Ayala, Lisa J. (Nursing Science)
Beard, Gail L. (Nursing Science)
Cain, Heather Dawn (Nursing Science)
Cavins, David Lee (Nursing Science)
Chester, Jessica Lynn (Nursing Science)
Corn, Melissa Rae (Nursing Science)
Cotton, Stephanie Ann (Nursing Science)
Craft, John H. Jr. (Nursing Science)
Crane, Vicky Yuvonne (Nursing Science)
Cruz, Jeanette Marie (Nursing Science)
Daniels, Diana Lynn (Nursing Science)
Emesiani, Emilia Ifeoma (Nursing Science)
Faul, Tammie Sue (Nursing Science)
Fuxa, Rhonda Marie (Nursing Science)
Gilbert, Amanda Susan (Dental Assisting)
Gordon, Terrie Lynn (Nursing Science)
Harris, Kathryn Marie (Nursing Science)
Harvey, Veronica Eileen (Nursing Science)
Hatcher, Trisha Diane (Nursing Science)
Hawkins, Tamara Sue (Nursing Science)
Henry, Michelle Renee (Nursing Science)
Huddleston, Melissa Irene (Nursing Science)
Hudnall, Nancy Nicole (Nursing Science)
Isbell, Sherry Lenora (Nursing Science)
Iven, Sara R. (Clinical Laboratory Technology)
Judd, Jennifer S. (Nursing Science)
Lakins, Angela Renee (Nursing Science)
Lambertus, Michelle Patrecia (Nursing Science)
Leland, Kimberly Marie (Nursing Science)
Leonard, Charlesetta Yvette (Nursing Science)
Madden, Amanda J. (Nursing Science)
Mesigh, Theresa Sue (Nursing Science)
Oldham, Melinda Sue (Nursing Science)
Pearson, Rick D. (Nursing Science)
Rashad, Stephanie Michelle (Nursing Science)
Richie, JoAnna LaVetta (Nursing Science)
Rinkle, Amy B. (Clinical Laboratory Technology)
Roberts, Gladys Guarin (Clinical Laboratory
Technology)
Scarborough, Cynthia Kay (Nursing Science)
Schooling, Carla Sue (Nursing Science)
Seman, Angela Elizabeth (Nursing Science)
Sholl, Jill (Nursing Science)
Skaggs, Larinda Joy (Nursing Science)
Smith, Carla Kay (Nursing Science)
Abdul Al-Azeez, Famia Fyka (Health Information Technology)
Anderson, Megan Nicole (Nursing Science)
Bailey, Shawnda Denee (Health Information
Technology)
Black, Shelly F. (Nursing Science)
Bolling, Jeana Diane (Nursing Science)
Brooksher, Robin Jo (Dental Hygiene)
Brown, Tiffany Ann (Nursing Science)
Brownlie, Amber Dawn (Nursing Science)
Brownlie, Vivian Ann (Nursing Science)
Burk, Teresa Lynn (Clinical Laboratory
Technology)
Chambers, Tovia Diane (Nursing Science)
Clark, Deborah K. (Health Information
Technology)
Cohee, Shannon Riley (Nursing Science)
Cooper, Cathryn Leigh (Health Information
Technology)
Darthard, Trameka Shanae (Nursing Science)
Deason, Melissa Joanne (Dental Hygiene)
Donihoo, Jennifer Denise (Nursing Science)
Eaton, April Dawn (Dental Hygiene)
Faulkner, Shelley J. (Nursing Science)
Felan, Jennifer Erin (Dental Hygiene)
Fields, Shaun Paul (Nursing Science)
Fountain, Teresa Kay (Nursing Science)
Gooshaw, David Harold Jr. (Emergency
Medical Technician/Paramedic)
Guinn, Kristin E. (Nursing Science)
Hannah, Erica G. (Dental Assisting)
Haynes, Candace Ann (Nursing Science)
Heck, Julie A. (Nursing Science)
Hensley, Kim J. (Nursing Science)
Hudson, Rachel Elaine (Dental Hygiene)
Jackson, Ashley Dawn (Dental Hygiene)
Jefferson, Kimberlie Marie (Nursing Science)
Keller, Miranda Mae (Nursing Science)
Le, Han N. (Health Information Technology)
Lopez, Justin Jesus (Nursing Science)
Madkins, Tonia Demetruis (Nursing Science)
McCoy, Aaron Bryant (Nursing Science)
McGuffin, Cristal Dawn (Nursing Science)
McIntyre, Amber Leigh (Nursing Science)
Morris, Rachel Dee (Nursing Science)
Murphy, Holly Lorita (Nursing Science)
Nabors, Sonya Kay (Dental Hygiene)
Nagel, Kathryn Gertrude (Dental Hygiene)
Newton, Ashley Dawn (Nursing Science)
Nguyen, Khanh Dinh (Health Information
Technology)
Norris, Natasha Lee (Nursing Science)
Olding, Andrea Lea (Nursing Science)
Onofrio, June Maria (Nursing Science)
Orman, Kerrissa Kaye (Health Information
Technology)
Pearson, Karma Louise (Nursing Science)
Plum, Stacey Alethea (Nursing Science)
Price, Jennifer Elfving (Dental Hygiene)
Pugh, Janice Lanell (Nursing Science)
Reynolds, Timothy F. (Nursing Science)
Rono, Christopher Cheruiyot (Nursing Science)
Roye, Roxanne Courtney (Dental Hygiene)
Rucker, Jennifer Ann (Nursing Science)
Smith, Derik Ray (Nursing Science)
Smith, Nelda Kathleen (Nursing Science)
Spangler, Donna Jo (Nursing Science)
Staples, Cherie Ann (Nursing Science)
Stejskal, Heather Marie (Dental Hygiene)
Talkington, Michael Neil (Nursing Science)
Tardiff, Mary Jo (Health Information Technology)
Terrell, Billie Kaye (Dental Hygiene)
Thomas, Crystal Baye (Clinical Laboratory
Technology)
Thompson, Vance Allen (Nursing Science)
Wendling, Vicki Lynn (Nursing Science)
Williams, Uduak W. (Nursing Science)
Young, Kathy Ann (Nursing Science)
Zalewski, Brian Scott (Nursing Science)
Summer 2005 Candidates
Baker, Jordan Lynn (Dental Assisting)
Ballard, Angela Dawn (Respiratory Therapist)
Bartley, Marsha Janelle (Respiratory Therapist)
Bennett, Finess D. II (Respiratory Therapist)
Brakefield, Ruth Margaret (Respiratory
Therapist)
Brewer, Jaquelyn Ruth (Radiologic Technology)
Brown, Ginny Beth (Dental Assisting)
Bundy, Gary D (Radiologic Technology)
Caywood, Carrie Louise (Dental Assisting)
Coleman, David Ellis (Radiologic Technology)
Heminokeky, Donahue Conan (Respiratory
Therapist)
Hess, Melissa K. (Respiratory Therapist)
Hubbard, Rachael Ann Louise (Respiratory
Therapist)
Hubbard, Scott Clair (Radiologic Technology)
Hudson, Nancy Lanise (Respiratory Therapist)
James, Melven M. (Respiratory Therapist)
Krodel, Amber Brooke (Radiologic Technology)
Lee, Stephany Elizabeth (Health Information
Technology)
Lindquist, Scott Alan (Radiologic Technology)
Lowery, Kevin Todd (Respiratory Therapist)
Mitchell, Courtney Jo’Nell (Respiratory
Therapist)
Moore, Sherrlonda Michele (Respiratory
Therapist)
Nettleton, Joseph Brian (Radiologic Technology)
Newman, Twila Gail (Radiologic Technology)
Patten, Berne Glen (Clinical Laboratory
Technology)
Pendergraff, Melissa Sue (Dental Assisting)
Perryman, Lillie Darlene (Health Information
Technology)
Puckett, Sean Christopher (Radiologic
Technology)
Puffinbarger, Tammy Sue (Radiologic
Technology)
Revas, Gary Wayne (Respiratory Therapist)
Rowley, Jeffrey W. (Respiratory Therapist)
Shaw, Alicia Darlene (Respiratory Therapist)
Shell, Jessica Erin (Respiratory Therapist)
Smith, Nathan Earl (Respiratory Therapist)
Sorrell, Candace Lee (Respiratory Therapist)
Soudek, Jessica Lynn (Radiologic Technology)
Speers, Kristina Lynn (Dental Assisting)
Stacy, Bret Wayne (Respiratory Therapist)
Swanson, Leslie Renee (Radiologic Technology)
Traxler, Mary Rose (Radiologic Technology)
Waldron, Jacqueline Jayne (Radiologic
Technology)
Were, Bella Joan (Clinical Laboratory
Technology)
Whitten, Rayma Lynn (Radiologic Technology)
Woods, Aisha Vernita (Dental Assisting)
Anderson, Kirk Montez (Business)
Ashmore, Anthony David (Business Administration: Management)
Bernhardt, Beverly Ann (Accounting)
Brock, Heather Renee (Business)
Burnett, Jennifer Ann (Business)
Carmack, Vanessa LaMarr egal Assistant)
Cope, Amanda Rae (Legal Assistant)
Dilday, Stacy JoAnn (Business Administration: General)
Draper, Brandon Wayne (Business)
Ellis, Barbara J. (Business)
Erb, Tiffany Anne (Accounting)
Escobedo, Joseph H. III (Business)
Fisher, Brandon Craig (Legal Assistant)
Foster, Shannon Sue (Business Administration: General)
Fullen, Jennifer Ray (Legal Assistant)
Gay, Joshua David (Business)
Hall, Tabitha Erin (Business)
Hartig, Diana Lynn (Business)
Hatcher, Jennifer Ann (Business)
Hedrick, Barbara Jean (Business Administration: Management)
Heusdens, Albert John (Business)
Johnson, Terry Lee (Legal Assistant)
King, Nickolas Justin (Computer and Information Technology)
Lemon, Mildred Pauline (Business)
Lewis, Henry Earl (Business Administration:
Management)
Little, Lacey Lee (Business)
Manuel, Valerie Andrea (Business Administration: Human Resources)
McCall, Misty Ann (Legal Assistant)
McCarty, Jackie Lea (Legal Assistant)
McKenzie, Patrick David (Legal Assistant)
McKnight, Homaletta (Legal Assistant)
Nair, Prashanth K. (Business)
Nichols, Andrew Scott (Business)
Nix, Sheila Marie (Accounting)
Ore, Katherine (Business)
Parker, Lisa Marie (Legal Assistant)
Patterson, Sandra M. (Business)
Patterson, Thomas Howard Jr. (Business)
Reed, Thomas A. (Business Administration:
Corporate Education)
Roberts, Whitney Blaine (Business Administration: General)
Ross, Zachariah Lewis (Networking)
Sawyer, Carly D. (Business)
Sharp, Jason Michael (Business)
Sparkman, Christina Dawn (Business)
Stampley, Carolyn Ruth (Business Administration: Human Resources)
Stanolis, Jill M. (Computer and Information
Technology)
Walker, Gregory A. (Business Administration: Small Business Operations)
Walter, Felicia Martina (Business)
Ware, Corine Monique (Business Administration: General)
Watkins, Heidi Diane (Business Administration: Human Resources)
Wingfield, Greggory Lynn (Business)
Winters, Barron Bruce (Networking)
Worley, Jill Nicole (Business Administration:
Small Business Operations)
Jones, Tanika R. (Accounting)
Kimbrough, Teresa Dawn (Business Administration: Management)
King, Eric Terrell (Business)
Kushmaul, Shelly Lynn (Legal Assistant)
Leahy, Mark Jeremy (Business)
Lewis, Frederick Jesse (Business Administration: General)
Long, Nikki Marie (Business)
Lowell, Angelina Marie (Business Administration: Human Resources)
McStay, Michael Paul (Business)
Mefford, Audry Ann (Business Administration: Human Resources)
Miller, Rachelle Lyn (Business)
Mitchell, Faye Sterling (Legal Assistant)
Montgomery, Jennie Corbin (Legal Assistant)
Nair, Fatima Vicenta Vidal (Business Administration: Human Resources)
Nardi, William James Sr. (Networking)
Nelson, Janet Irene (Legal Assistant)
Ortega, Jacquelyn M. (Legal Assistant)
Parker, Armone S. (E-Commerce and
Webmaster Technology)
Phillips, George Anthony (Computer and
Information Technology)
Pluto, Randall PJ (Business)
Rosebrough, Joseph Duncan (Legal Assistant)
Rowden, David W. (Business)
Shelton, Dana Christine (Accounting)
Shafer, Jason M. (Computer and Information
Technology)
Slepko, John William (Business)
Smith, Curtis Freeman (Networking)
Smith, Maleta Marie (Business Administration: General)
Smith, Tamara Lynn (Legal Assistant)
Sosh, Allison Susanne (Business)
Sowinski, Helen F. (Business)
Stone, Chris Wade (Business Administration: General)
Sumpter, TaShia Michelle (Business)
Swearengin, Karli Shawn (Business)
Tagmir, Leila Danielle (Accounting)
Tartaglione, Charles (Technical Supervision
and Management)
Thompson, Amy Joyce (Computer and
Tom, Franklin (Computer and Information
Technology)
Tran, Lan T. (Computer and Information
Technology)
Trude, Steven Jay (Business Administration:
General)
Vasquez, Francisco Thomas (Business)
Wakefield, Stefanie Jean (Business)
Wall, Kevin Matthew (Business)
Williams, Franklin Joseph (Computer and
Information Technology, Business Administration: General)
Winston, Maud E. (Business)
Zumwalt, Justin Marcus (Business)
Bauman, Duane Paul (Engineering)
Bilbrey, Laurie A. (Pre-Nursing)
Cline, Sara Jane (Physics, Engineering)
Colston, Timothy J. (Biological Science)
Douglas Deborah Linn (Pre-Nursing)
Gordon, Sara Jolee (Pre-Professional
Health Care: Pre-Physical Therapy)
Guymon, David Lee (Mathematics)
Junaid, Inayat Hussain (Biological Science)
Kear, Melissa Rae (Pre-Nursing)
Lucas, Bryan Chapman (Mathematics)
Luke, Terri Lynn (Engineering)
Marchbanks, Amber Nicole (Pre-Nursing)
Robbins, Christopher Jonathan (Physics)
Wallace, Jason Avery (Pre-Pharmacy)
Wight, Daniel Joseph (Chemistry)
“To be successful as you
start the next stage in life,
whether it is as a student
in a four-year institution or
in a new job, follow these
simple rules: Know what
is expected of you, and
exceed those expectations; Keep learning; Make
good choices in all aspects
of your life; Don’t forget
where you came from,
and what it took to get you
where you are today; Take
responsibility for your life,
your decisions and your
actions and be sure to give
credit where credit is due.
Good luck in all your future
endeavors and live life as
a winner!”
-Dr. Jamie Graham, Dean
of Engineering and Sciences
Graduatio
Business and Information
Technology Division
Dear students,
As the academic year comes to a close, I hope
you look back on the past two semesters with
a sense of pride and success. In life, with successes come failures. As graduates you have
experienced success but you must be ready for
failures. As Bill Cosby once said, “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater
than your fear of failure.” Also be aware that every failure is a good thing.
Thomas Edison said, “Every wrong attempt discarded is another step
forward.” These are great quotes from great people, but you must take
your life and live it to truly understand the impact of those statements.
I know that many graduates will enter the career world while other will
seek further education, but in either case, find the best route for you,
and don’t regret following your heart. Confucius taught that if you have
a job you enjoy, you will never work a day in your life.
Every story has not been written and rarely do people who settle for
the status quo make interesting ones. We all fail sometimes, but when
the passion comes from your heart, it can be an indestructible force.
That is what will make the story of your life write itself.
In closing, I want to thank the graduates and students for sharing
in this great experience here at RSC. I know that you all will be successful in some way. Congratulations to all the graduates and good
luck in life!
Doug Richardson
Adams-Dooley, Socorro Nicole (Legal Assistant)
Alarcon, Jesse Denrose (Business Administration; General)
Allison, Nakita S. (Legal Assistant)
Ard, Robert Vickrey (Legal Assistant)
Bennett, LaQuisha D. (Business)
Blackwell, Tiffany Paige (Business)
Bledsoe, Shannan L. (Business)
Boevers, Daina Nicole (Business)
Bowers, Linda Marie (Business)
Brotherton, Dana Lauren (Business)
Brown, Christine Gayle (Accounting)
Brown, Justin Nathan (Business)
Cannon, Heather Denise (Business)
Capps, Angela Marie (Business)
Casebolt, Billy Jack (Accounting)
Childers, Kristopher Lyn (Computer and
Conner, Corey Carlton (Business)
Cottrell, Connie L. (Technical Supervision
and Management)
Cottrell, Ronnie D. (Technical Supervision
and Management)
Crice, Nancy J. (Legal Assistant)
Davis, Annette Lynn (Business Administration: General)
Davis, Tracy Michelle (Business Administration: General)
Duncan, Nanette R. (Legal Assistant)
Eble, David M. (E-Commerce and Webmaster Technology)
Eggers, Charmaine Adams (Business
Administration: Management)
Fadaei, Farshid S. (Business Administration:
General)
Field, Jeffery Gene (Business Administration: General)
Fields, Michelle Denise (Business)
Flatt, Jetta Shawn (Business)
Freeman, LaDonna Delise (Business)
Freer, Jennifer Sue (Business)
Garrard, Christina Marie (Business)
Geberth, Pamela Joyce (Business)
Giles, Gail (Legal Assistant)
Gray, Stephanie Mae (Business Administration: Marketing)
Griffis, Janell (Business)
Hacker, Beverly J. (Business)
Hankins, DeAndre Lamar (Business Administration: Small Business Development
and Operations)
Hannah, Robin Frances Mordean (Legal
Assistant)
Hartz, Jerimiah James (Business)
Hasenmyer, Sarah F. (Business)
Holden, Rodney D. (Business)
Holman, Toyna Lynn (Accounting)
Hunt, Tracie Rene (Business)
Jagord, Keith Andrew (Business)
Jennings, William David (Business)
Johnson, Donnie (Business Administration:
General)
Ball, Keith J. (Accounting)
Blasko, Michael James (Networking)
Carrales, Andrew Paul (Business)
Charlow, Jeremy Don (Business)
Conley, Cassidy Lauren (Business)
Crabtree, Jackie Lynn (Business)
Dotson, Elizabeth M. (Legal Assistant)
Dowdle, Lynnisa Lynn (Legal Assistant)
Garner, Rachel Delane (Business)
Gerards, Megan A. (Business)
Gipson, Angela V. (Business Administration:
Human Resources)
Green, Kathryn E. (Legal Assistant)
Grimes, Allison (Court Reporting)
Grossman, Deana Lee (Legal Assistant)
Grubb, Christina M. (Business)
Heard, Levi David (Business)
House, Sharon Jean (Legal Assistant)
Jefferson, Deborah S. (Accounting)
Jones, Melissa Renee (Legal Assistant)
Keng, Jamie Ruth (Accounting)
Kiely, Glenda Rena (Legal Assistant)
Lemmings, Nancy C. (Legal Assistant)
Lopez, Maria R. (Business Administration)
Moore, Leslie Denee (Business)
Prosise, Jean Ann (Legal Assistant)
Renfrow, Stanley Paul II (Business)
Rhone, Ebonie LaQuion (Legal Assistant)
Robins, Rolanda Lyneese (Business)
Searock, Elizabeth Woolsey (Legal Assistant)
Sellers, Nicholas Ryan (Business)
Shoemaker, Donna Lorene (Networking)
Sloan, Laurie Hill (Legal Assistant)
Smith, Betty Sharon (Legal Assistant)
Tran, Dung H. (Business)
Twilley, Christopher H. (Business)
Walker, Linda Jane (Business)
Whitaker, Deborah Kay (Accounting)
Wilkinson, Dawn M. (Networking)
Williams, Franklin J. (Business Administration: General)
Willis, Autumn Brooks (Business)
Engineering
and
Science Division
Brewer, Barry Dale (Applied Technology: AS,
AC, HVAC & ET)
Cline, Sara Jane (Mathmatics)
Cole, Nathan Robert (Engineering)
Draper, Ronnie Webb (Mathmatics)
Eades, Robert Charles (Environmental
Technology)
Fisher, Tara Dawn (Pre-Pharmacy)
Ghoram, Cher Lyn (Pre-Nursing)
Gunter, Devon Lee (Mathematics)
Hunter, Jeffery Benjamin (Physics, Mathematics)
King, Kyle Joseph (Engineering)
Lucas, Bryan Chapman (Physics)
Mattocks, Sara Leeann (Pre-Nursing)
Reynolds, Jason Thomas (Engineering)
Thomas, Gene Allen (Engineering)
Walker, Brandon Casey (Engineering)
Berend, Ryan Matthew (Physics, Mathematics)
Dowling, Doug Aaron (Pre-Professional
Health Care: Pre-Physical Therapy)
Emesiani, Samuel (Engineering)
Grange, Jerri Ann (Pre-Nursing)
James, Tyisha Nicole (Pre-Nursing)
Kinsley, Raymond W. (Engineering)
Lee, Jamie Lynne (Pre-Pharmacy)
Lester, Kenneth Paul (Engineering)
Loveless, Colby Lane (Physics, Engineering)
Lucas, Misty Rae (Chemistry)
Marshall, Angela R. (Pre-Nursing)
Massengill, Jeremy Kristopher (Biological
Science)
Pearson, Jeremy Wayne (Mathematics)
Petrone, Nikolette Michelle (Pre-Professional Health Care: Pre-Dentistry)
Sanders, Druana Sharice (Engineering)
Sanders, Brian Hayes (Physics)
Young, Rebecca S. (Pre-Nursing)
Humanities Division
Abdul-Raheem, Ajeenah Baseemah (Liberal
Studies)
Armstrong, Thomas Wade (Liberal Studies)
Austin, Tommy Deward (Liberal Studies)
Bacy, Vanessa (Liberal Studies)
Beachler, Kenneth A. (Liberal Studies)
Becker, Sara Elizabeth (Liberal Studies)
Blundell, Phillip Austin (Liberal Studies)
Boksh, Yimara Kathun (Liberal Studies)
Burton, Robert Shannon (Liberal Studies)
Bybee, Robert Lewis (Liberal Studies)
Caldwell, Roxanne (Liberal Studies)
Carrington, Shawna Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Chandler, Aaron Haywood Phillip (Liberal
Studies)
Charries, Jacob Matthew (Liberal Studies)
Coffman, Shaun Matthew (Liberal Studies)
Collins, James A. (Liberal Studies)
Crom, Michelle Ann (Liberal Studies:
Aviation)
Daniel, Michael Ray (English)
Davidson, Jesse Harley (Liberal Studies)
Davis, Erin Marie (Liberal Studies)
Dean, Charnelle M. (Liberal Studies)
Dean, Lara Michelle (Liberal Studies)
Douglas, Anthony Ray (Liberal Studies)
Dozier, Dishone De’Vierya (Liberal Studies)
Ernst, Tabitha Kristine (Liberal Studies)
Faith, Melissa Sue (Liberal Studies)
Faith, Stephen Andrew (Liberal Studies)
Gardner, Andrea Marie (Liberal Studies)
Giles, Richard Stanley Jr. (Liberal Studies)
Gill, Kristen Marie (Liberal Studies)
Gilley, Tiffany Devon (Liberal Studies)
Godbout, Alphonse Oliver (Liberal Studies)
Gray, Deborah K. (Liberal Studies)
Green, Angela Ann (Liberal Studies)
Hammond, Nicole Elizabeth (Liberal Studies)
Hammond, Shawn Allen (Liberal Studies)
Hanke, Jeffrey Darrell (Liberal Studies)
Harden, Brian David (Liberal Studies)
Hatman, Natasha Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Helton, Rosemarie Anna (Liberal Studies)
Hill, Carol Renee (Liberal Studies)
Hill, Dixie N. (Liberal Studies)
Hodgin, Gayla Diane (Liberal Studies)
Keller, Marianne M’Lynn (Liberal Studies)
May 6, 2005
15th Street News
er 2005
“I think students are realizing more than ever that
a college degree is important in terms of having
knowledge to be successful when they move on in
their education or even of
having credibility in their
new jobs. These graduates have worked hard
and deserve the accolades
that come with their success. Therefore, whether
our graduates are heading
into the world of work or
to a four-year college or
university to continue their
studies, we are certainly
proud of them and their
achievements. All of us in
the Humanities division
wish them well.”
-Dr. Betty Edwards, Dean
of Humanities
King, Phyllis Ann (Liberal Studies)
Kirby, Aaron W. (Liberal Studies)
Kueny, Daniel Jonathan (Liberal Studies)
Lee, Chad Everett (Liberal Studies)
Lomo, Leticia Q. (Liberal Studies)
Lorenzen, Sara Marie (Liberal Studies)
Martin, Jacy Michelle (Liberal Studies)
Mattox, KaTrina D. (Liberal Studies)
McDonald, Anthony Norvelle (Liberal
Studies)
McEntire, Dana Ann (Liberal Studies)
Mobley, Sarah Alizabeth (Liberal Studies)
Nelson, Ryan Dale (Theatre)
Nemcek, Gregory Scott (Liberal Studies)
Nguyen, Duy Minh (Liberal Studies)
Park, Denise (Liberal Studies)
Perryman, Robert Douglas (Journalism)
Pyle, Jason W. (Liberal Studies)
Richardson, Katrina Annette (Liberal Studies)
Robinson, Amy Michelle (Liberal Studies)
Rollman, Anita Louise (Liberal Studies)
Rostykus, Bradley Leo (Multimedia Communication: Digital Graphic Design)
Rucker, Charlotte Kathleen (Liberal Studies)
Saenz, Jesus Hector (Liberal Studies)
Sarrington, Joseph James (Liberal Studies)
Schwartz, Jeremy D. (Liberal Studies)
Simpson, Barbara Jean (English)
Skipper, Nancy Carol (Liberal Studies)
Smith, Edward Alan (Liberal Studies)
Smithee, April L. (Liberal Studies)
Stephens, Amber Dawn (Multimedia Communication: Multimedia Authoring/Web
Design)
Thomas, Jamila Hamisi (Journalism)
Thompson, Joy E. (Liberal Studies)
Thompson, Rachel Lee (Theatre)
Troutt, Brandon Dwayne (Liberal Studies)
Warner, Ryan Joe (Liberal Studies)
White, Dresden Diane (Liberal Studies)
Wilson, Brett D. (Liberal Studies)
Wolfe, Kent Alan (Liberal Studies)
Woodberry, Brenda Kay (Liberal Studies)
Woodley, Corey Farrentino (English)
Workman, Tabatha Jane (Liberal Studies)
Young, Marilyn (Liberal Studies)
Zlebir, Nina (Liberal Studies)
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Gottschalk, Ryan Scott (Broadcast Communications: TV)
Hale, Brant William (Liberal Studies)
Haley, Jennifer Patricia (Liberal Studies)
Hanneman, Wesley William (Liberal Studies)
Hilburn, Joshua Brent (Liberal Studies)
Hinkle, Bobby Dewain (Liberal Studies:
Music Recording)
Holden, Rodney D. (Liberal Studies)
Hoover, Angelica Varela (English)
Jeffery, Stephanie Michele (Liberal Studies)
Jennings, Eric Wayne (Liberal Studies)
Johnson, Austin D. (Liberal Studies)
Johnson, Penny T. (Multimedia Communication: Digital Graphic Design)
Jones, Cheri Lynn (Multimedia Communication)
Keller, Amanda Rose (Liberal Studies)
Kilbourne, Shawn Michael (Liberal Studies:
Aviation)
Kimble, Amanda (Liberal Studies)
Koop, Jennifer Gail (Liberal Studies)
Kriz, Callie Lynn (Multimedia Communication: Digital Graphic Design)
Landes, Robin Ann (Liberal Studies)
Lippe, Glynda Dawn (Liberal Studies)
Lopez, Joseph Steven (Liberal Studies)
Luellen, Marcus Samuel (Journalism)
Malloy, Jessica Leigh (Liberal Studies)
McCormick, Benjamin J. (Multimedia Communication: Digital Graphic Design)
McCoy, Meaghan Anne-Michele (Liberal
Studies)
McEntire, Samantha Nicole (Liberal Studies)
McGinnis, Tiffany Lee (Liberal Studies)
Medved, Jarod Michael (Liberal Studies)
Miruski, Michele Ann (Liberal Studies: Music
Recording)
Mitchell, Daniel Whitley (Liberal Studies)
Mixay, Rachel Michelle (Liberal Stuies)
Morton, Debra Kay (Broadcast Communications: Radio)
Nisely, LaKeysha Rolanda (Broadcast Communications: Radio)
Nona, Kimberly Anne (Multimedia Communication: Digital Graphic Design)
Oliven, Steven Dewayne (Broadcast Communications: Television)
Page, Jarrod Wade (Liberal Studies)
Pelfrey, Raye A. (Liberal Studies)
Purvey, La’Charles (English)
Ransom, Charles Albert (Liberal Studies)
Roberts, Bruque Chontel (Liberal Studies)
Robinson, Carolyn Phillips (Liberal Studies)
Robinson, Sara Jo (Liberal Studies)
Roe, Misty Kay (Liberal Studies)
Saylor-Kwitowski, Jennifer Louiseamae
(Liberal Studies)
Shinaberry, Christina Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Sledge, Chandra Thea (Liberal Studies)
Smith, Carl Cephas (Liberal Studies)
Strange, Joseph Carrell (Art)
Suttles, Billy Michael (Liberal Studies)
Sweet, Diana Lynn (Journalism)
Tabor, Keri Dawn (Liberal Studies)
Taylor, Kristina Renee (Liberal Studies)
Tomlin, Michael Ryan (Liberal Studies)
Tomlins, James Richard (Liberal Studies)
Valdez, Kristine Lynn (Liberal Studies)
Vanderveldt, Theodore A. (English)
Wahlmeier, Brandon Isaac (Liberal Studies)
Walker, Paige Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Walkup, Amber Dawn (Liberal Studies)
Walton, Buddy Junior (Liberal Studies)
Wertz, Darrin Keith (Liberal Studies)
Whitley, Tamara Rachelle (Liberal Studies)
Wight, Daniel Joseph (Liberal Studies)
Williams, Uduak W. (Liberal Studies)
Wilson, Carryl Justin (Liberal Studies:
Aviation)
Winings, Sean Robert (Liberal Studies)
Wood, Sherri Lynne (Liberal Studies)
Woods, Ronald Nathaniel Jr. (Liberal
Studies)
Woolen, Tina Bernice (Liberal Studies, Music)
Yates, Robin Lynn (Liberal Studies: Music
Recording)
Peck, Krystina Rachelle (Liberal Studies)
Purcupile, Leila Moriya (Journalism)
Richardson, Douglas Stephen (Liberal
Studies)
Richardson, Kenneth David (Liberal Studies)
Riden, Chas M. (Liberal Studies)
Rippetoe, Dustin David (Liberal Studies)
Robinson, Colleen Annette (Liberal Studies)
Rollman, Jon David (Liberal Studies: Music
Recording)
Sabio, Ronda Erin (Liberal Studies)
Salgado, Eric Octavio (Liberal Studies)
Santiago, Kiara Starr (Liberal Studies)
Scungio, Margaret (Liberal Studies)
Seawright, LaDonna Jo (Liberal Studies)
Sheppard, Glenn R. (Liberal Studies)
Silva, William Garrett (Liberal Studies)
Simon, Danny Leon Jr. (Liberal Studies)
Snow, Theresa L. (Liberal Studies)
Spanich, Samuel Judah (Liberal Studies)
Stoneham, Richard L. (Liberal Studies:
Aviation)
Striebeck, Steven E. V. (Liberal Studies:
Aviation)
Tanner, Jessica Loraine (Liberal Studies)
Thomas, Melanie Sue (Liberal Studies)
Thomas, Samantha Martin (Liberal Studies)
Thompson, Sarah Elayne (Liberal Studies)
Tilley, Dylan Casey (Liberal Studies)
Troy, Martina Marie (Liberal Studies)
Whitney, Kendra Michelle (Liberal Studies)
Wilson, C. Renee (Liberal Studies)
Yudina, Yelena Gennadyevna (Liberal
Studies)
Social Sciences Division
Akins, Marva Jo (Social Sciences: Conseling/Social Work)
Allen, Shylia ShaVon (Criminal Justice)
Bennett, Cameron Scott (Heath, Physical
Education and Recreation)
Brewer, Stephanie Rene (Psychology)
Casteel, Steven Kent (Secondary Education)
Caton, Kevin Ryan (Criminal Justice)
Childers, Benjamin Lee (Wellness: Athletic
Training)
Chilton, Drue Sterling (History)
Corley, Amanda Nicole (Pre-Education)
Duhart, Marva Gwendolyn (Family Services
and Child Development)
Evans, Dawn Marie (Pre-Education)
Fisher, Kelly La’Chelle (Wellness: Athletic
Training)
Frisby, Sheri Lynne (Family Services and
Child Development: Child Development)
Hager, Bobby Lynn (Psychology)
Halsted, Matthew Lloyd (International
Studies)
Hansen, Gina Lynn (Pre-Education)
Harris, Lana Nichole (Social Sciences:
Counseling/Social Work)
Hefti, Mark William (Health, Physical Education and Recreation)
Hendrix, Becky (Social Sciences: General)
Holeman, Julie Nichole (Pre-Education)
Jackson, Sarah R. (Psychology)
Johnston, David Paul (Secondary Education)
Jones, Wanda Elizabeth (Family Services
and Child Development: Child Development)
Joseph, LaShanda Dawn (Secondary
Education)
Kinsman, Shawntina Lea (Psychology)
Lantz, Crystal Leigh (Social Sciences:
Laws-Rodriquez, Joaquin Amado (Psychology)
Mann, Tera LaRae (Social Sciences: General)
Martin, Jacy Michelle (Wellness: Athletic
Training)
McGee, Demetria M. (Family Services and
Miles, Robert Vincent Sr. (History)
Miller, Craig Scott (Pre-Education)
Oliver, Linda Ruth (Political Science)
Payne, Alicia Nicole (Health, Physical Education and Recreation)
Phillips, Martha Christina (Health, Physical
Reynolds, Rosanna Sky (Pre-Education)
Rogers, Joseff L. (Psychology)
Rowe, Carrie Lyn (Pre-Education)
Sanders, Angela Lynn (Pre-Education)
Sanders, Kenneth R. (Social Sciences:
General)
Simcsuk, Jesse Gustav (Secondary Education)
Sullivan, Christopher Thomas (Criminal
Justice)
Townsend, LaShonda Roshelle (Psychology)
Walker, Tamika La’Shon (Human Environmental Science)
Watkins, Jennifer April Dawn (Family Services and Child Development: Family Services)
Watkins, Laura (Social Sciences: General)
Wauson, Brooke Ashley (Pre-Education)
Woodruff, John Michael (History)
Wright, Jennifer Irene (Psychology)
Wyatt, Kimberly Sue (Pre-Education)
Young, Clifton V. III (Psychology)
Graduation speakers explained
Bryan Trude
News Editor
The guest speaker for the
2004-2005 RSC commencement ceremonies May 6 has
been announced to be Ben
Robinson.
Robinson is the site director for Boeing; an aircraft company specializing
in large military craft and
airliners, in charge of the
C/KC-135 tanker program
with subordinates in Oklahoma City, San Antonio,
Texas, Birmingham, Ala. and
Wichita, Kan. Robinson is
also a member of the RSC
Development Plan Steering
Committee.
“I am a big fan of RSC,”
Robinson said. “It was because I was taking a class
at RSC that I met my wife,
and I developed the feelings I have for Oklahoma. If
it weren’t for RSC and the
hard work of people like Dr.
James Cook, I would be a
much different man today.”
Born in Clovis, N.M. Robinson holds a bachelor’s
degree in industrial management from Eastern New
Mexico University, and a
master’s degree in industrial
management from Central
Michigan University.
Having served in the
army, Robinson retired as a
brigadier general of the U.S.
Air Force in 2002. Robinson
served as commander of
the 552nd Air Control Wing,
best known for operating and
maintaining the E-3 Airborne
Warning And Control System,
or AWACS. He also served as
commander of the E-8 Joint
Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or Joint STARS,
Deputy Director of U.S. Air
Force Command and Control
in the Pentagon, and as commander of Space Defense
Operations.
Robinson himself has logged
over 5,000 flying hours and
350 combat missions in a variety of bombers, helicopters
and command and control aircraft. Robinson is a recipient
of numerous awards including the Distinguished Service
Medal, the Bronze Star, the
Legion of Merit, the Defense
Superior Service Medal and
the Air Medal.
Robinson has been with Boeing for slightly over one year.
Responsible for over 1,700
Boeing employees and personnel, Robinson looks for
specific qualities when hiring.
“Number one, what are
their academic credentials?
What are their motivations,
their goals in life, and their
hobbies? I try to match up
Boeing’s opportunities with
the above criteria,” Robinson
said. “People who say they
want to be the president of
the company in five years, I
won’t hire. People who will
make their job, no matter how
menial, the most important
“Congratulations. We hope
RSC has put you on a path
of lifetime learning.”
-Dr. Baillie Dunlap, Dean
of Social Sciences
Maxwell, Sandra Gail (Political Science)
McClanahan, Janet Annette (Psychology)
Newman, Crystal LeAnn (Health, Physical
Reed, Michael Preston (Criminal Justice)
Rhodes, Ashley Lee Ann (Psychology)
Ryan, Kerry Anne (Secondary Education)
Sill, Stacey Lynn (Secondary Education)
Singleton, Tina Louise (Psychology)
Talley, Valerie Denise (Family Services and
Wade, Michael Lynn (Secondary Education)
Warren, Stephan Edward (Criminal Justice:
Police Science)
Washburn, Matthew William (Sociology)
Watson, Deitrich R. (Family Services and
Child Development: Child Development and
Family Services)
Williams, Alicia Nicole (Human Environmental Science)
Wilson, Jamie L. (Pre-Education)
Campbell, Frank E. (Criminal Justice)
Cannon, Clinton Don (Criminal Justice:
Police Science)
Colina, Enrique Field (Psychology)
Davis, Kyle Owen (Wellness Program:
Athletic Training)
Davis, Michelle Lynn (Secondary Education)
Dickerson, Melissa Lynn (Secondary
Education)
Ellette, Karissa L. (Psychology)
Evans, Amy Rene (Health, Physical Education and Recreation)
Evans, Brenda Lynn (Family Services and
Farrell, Travis Jarred (Political Science)
Felder, Heather Anne (History)
Frisby, Homer J. Jr. (Criminal Justice: Police
Science)
Frisby, Sheri Lynne (Family Services and
Child Development: Family Services)
Gabel, Jeffrey Allan (Criminal Justice: Police
Science)
Guinn, Alicia Danielle (Pre-Education)
Harrison, Sara M. (Family Services and
Herren, Joshua Michael (Criminal Justice)
Heskett, Chad Jamison (Wellness Program:
Athletic Training)
Himes, Erin Rae (Political Science)
Hoover, Katie Ann (Pre-Education)
Jackson, Comelia Nicole Long (Family Services
Jenkins, Tori Elizabeth (Psychology)
Joiner, Amanda Renee (Pre-Education)
Kendrick, Jamie Lee (Family Services and
Lamm, Kara Marie (Pre-Education)
Lind, Makiah L. (Criminal Justice)
Loftus, Marshall Allen (History)
Lord, Maureen Regina (Family Services and
Marley, Kemberly Rose (Pre-Education)
Adamo, Kelly Elizabeth (Social Sciences:
Adams, Susan Frances (Sociology)
Bloodworth, April (History)
Brooks, Jimmy Alan (Psychology)
Cavnar, Carlene Rene (Social Sciences:
Chynoweth, Kari Lynne (Family Services and
Cole, Joseph Andrew (Criminal Justice:
Police Science)
Cooper, Trameka Renee (Health, Physical
Cummings, Judy I. (Psychology)
Dillon, Rebecca Lynn (Social Sciences:
Dodd, Angela Renee (Social Sciences:
Ealy, Michelle Renee (Criminal Justice)
Flores, Marilyn Patricia (Pre-Education)
Garrett, Helena Annette (Family Services and
Hanks, Karen Kristine (Social Sciences:
Hart, Janet Lee (Psychology)
Hightower, Deanna Micheale (Criminal
Justice)
Hill, Angela Anentita (Psychology)
Hoogeveen, Crystal Dee (Pre-Education)
Hutton, John Edward (Family Services and
Jackson, Tameko LaShawn (Family Services and Child Development: Family Services
and Child Development)
Kelley, Kimberly Nicole (Criminal Justice)
Kendrick, Jamie Lee (Family Services and
Child Development)
Lewis, Jaquetta Fayetta (Criminal Justice)
McChristian, Amie S. (Sociology)
McCoy, Cynthia Marie (Psychology)
Meadows, Kathryn Elaine (Social Sciences:
job they can have, I will hire.
It’s people like that who wind
up becoming the president
of the company.”
In his commencement
speech, Robinson plans to
speak about character, and
the traits of successful people. The commencement
ceremonies will be held
Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m. and 8
p.m. in the Communications
Center Auditorium.
The Pepsi Company provided the caps and gowns
for the event.
“Values are very important
to me. I like to hire people I
can be friends with,” Robinson said, “I don’t associate
myself with people who
cheat on their wives, or
scam people, or who are
inconsistent and have bad
moral values, so why would
I hire them?”
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General)
Mosley, Doddie Elaine (Family Services
Nels, Matthew Joseph (Health, Physical
Nicolls, Ryan Philip (History)
Patterson, Maricia Debra (Family Services
Reed, Billy Ray (Criminal Justice)
Reynolds, Amber Denea (Political Science)
Rivera, Zonnia V. (Secondary Education)
Rogers, LaQuan C. (Psychology)
Smith, Sandra Marie (Family Services and
Child Development)
Smithee, April (History)
Troy, Lindsay Elaine (Psychology)
on 2005
Adams, Tameshia B. (Criminal Justice)
Anderson, Melinda G. (Pre-Education)
Ashley, Melody Dawn (Criminal Justice)
Bays, Cristie Dawn (Social Sciences:
General)
Bowen, Christy K. (Social Sciences: General)
“You should form your
goals around your talents,
interests and skills, and
then go for your goals.
Make your goals a priority.”
-Sharon Saulmon, Director
of RSC Learning Resource
Center
Congratulations, to
those students who
“Finished What They
Started.” RSC and
the 15th Street News
hopes each graduate
achieves their goals and
continues to pursue their
dreams. Good luck class
of 2005.
All photos of the deans
taken by Jon Rollman,
Chief Photographer.
Photo by JON ROLLMAN
Albaugh, Septimber Rai (Liberal Studies)
Aloway, Alisa Denise (Liberal Studies)
Anderson, Mindy Jean (Liberal Studies)
Austin, Katherine Christine (Liberal Studies)
Badman, Amber (Liberal Studies)
Ballard, Timothy Charles (Liberal Studies)
Barbour, Rebecca Leigh (Liberal Studies)
Bell, Quentin Kane (Liberal Studies)
Bell, Rodney Morrell (Liberal Studies)
Bennett, Matthew Garrett (Liberal Studies)
Bittle, Jill Suzanne (Liberal Studies)
Blackwood, Jennifer Spaulding (Liberal
Studies)
Blasingame, Jamie Lynn (Journalism)
Blood, Wendy Dawn (Liberal Studies)
Booze, Ta’Tanishia Cantrice (Liberal Studies)
Bouse, Erin Kathleen (Liberal Studies)
Brooksher, Jeana Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Brown, Erin Michelle (Journalism)
Brown, Quaindolyn LaRae (Liberal Studies)
Burk, Ronnie Eugene (Liberal Studies)
Clifton, Gregory L. (Liberal Studies)
Cline, Melba Jean (Liberal Studies)
Coffee, Rachel Renae (Liberal Studies)
Crom, Thomas Allen (Liberal Studies)
Davis, Amy Lynn (Liberal Studies)
Day, Lynn G. (Liberal Studies)
Delaney, Darcy Louise (Journalism)
DellaVecchio, Michael Scott (Liberal Studies)
Detamore, Tracie Lynn (Liberal Studies)
Dickerson, Melissa Lynn (Liberal Studies)
Dodd, Angela Renee (Liberal Studies)
Dungan, Paul Joseph (Liberal Studies)
Fadaei, Farshid S. (Liberal Studies)
Fauser, Janice Paije (Liberal Studies)
Fisher, Rachel Christina (Liberal Studies)
Ford, LaWanna Denise (Liberal Studies)
Franks, Kasey Erin (Liberal Studies)
Gammill, Alisa D. (Liberal Studies)
Goodrich, Timothy (Liberal Studies)
Allen, August Singpang (Liberal Studies)
Anderson, Lethida Daniele (Liberal Studies)
Baez, John Edward (Liberal Studies)
Barnett, James Aaron (Liberal Studies)
Barrett, Jeff Austin (Liberal Studies)
Bates, Rebeccah Lynn (Liberal Studies)
Bennett, Finess D. II (Liberal Studies)
Braun, Eric L. (Liberal Studies)
Bridges, Joe Nathan (Liberal Studies)
Carmincke, Brian L. (Liberal Studies)
Carter, Aaron Marcell (Liberal Studies)
Case, Kimberly Elizabeth (Liberal Studies)
Casteel, JD Thurman (Liberal Studies: Music
Recording)
DeLaughter, Amanda (Liberal Studies)
Edwards, Jennifer N. (Liberal Studies)
Ervin, Andria Donyell (Liberal Studies)
Ewaniuk, Amy Kate (Liberal Studies)
Fdyfil, Kiana Noel Heather (Liberal Studies)
Fisher, Brent Dale (Liberal Studies)
Frank, David Lee (Liberal Studies)
Garrick, Rose Helene (Liberal Studies)
Gifford, Stephanie Marie (Liberal Studies)
Godwin, Nathan Robert (Broadcast Communications: Radio)
Goodrich, Timothy Gerald (Liberal Studies)
Harden, Michael Paul (Liberal Studies)
Heil, Grant Hogan (Liberal Studies: Music
Recording)
Higdon, Sage Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Hogg, Mahkesha Cherish (Liberal Studies)
Holloway, Debra Jean (Liberal Studies)
Jennings, Ginger Renee (Liberal Studies)
Johnson, Carisa Nicole (Liberal Studies)
Keefe, Shelby Allison (Liberal Studies)
Laws-Rodriquez, Samantha Marie (Liberal
Studies)
Leffler, Cerry J. (Liberal Studies)
Lindsey, Leslie E. (Theatre)
Little, Victor Carl (Liberal Studies)
Mack, Lisa Susanna (Liberal Studies)
Martinez, Lois Nicole (Liberal Studies)
McCurdy, Jeff S. (Liberal Studies)
Merideth, Brandon Michael (Liberal Studies)
Miller, Johnnie Lynn (Liberal Studies)
Morris, Ali Jo (Liberal Studies)
Morris, Rachel Genevieve (Liberal Studies)
Neill, Brenda Kay (Liberal Studies)
O’Conner, Lindsey (English)
Pearman, Travis Earl (Liberal Studies)
Voices
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May 6, 2005
15th Street News
Acknowledging graduates, expressing hope for future
Darcy Delaney
Editor in Chief
As I look around at the
items on my desk - which include pictures of my family,
a dictionary, a thesaurus, an
AP Stylebook and the usual
office supplies - it appears
to be a normal workspace.
However, if one were to
open a drawer they might
be confused. Once packed
full of story ideas and past
issues of the paper, they now
contain nothing besides an
editing pen and paper.
Some people may think
this is sad, that it symbolizes emptiness and a lack
of fulfillment inside, but it
does not; it is simply a sign
of future endeavors and of
things to come.
While it is heartbreaking to
leave friends and co-workers, it is a step everyone
must do in order to succeed;
graduating and moving on is
something every student must
do in this life.
Yes, graduating is bittersweet.
It is difficult to want segments
in oneʼs life to change or come
to an end, but they do. We are
human and everything - even
life itself - must end.
Few people view change
as something they should not
fear or something that signifies
growth, but it is.
Putting on that cap and gown
will be something remembered
for a lifetime. While it seems
like a colossal event now, down
the road it will just be viewed
as a simple milestone, a minute
thread in an enormous quilt of
that which we call life.
It is a great and significant
event, but there are even more
to come. Graduating with a
bachelorʼs, then a masterʼs
and hopefully even beyond
that, getting married, having
children and being successful in every aspect in life are
all things to look forward to.
They seem so far away at this
point, but they are closer than
imaginable.
Playing Indiana Jones on the
swing-set with best friends and
brothers, one never expects to
grow up so fast, but it happens
and when these events are
reminisced upon it seemed to
happen all too quickly.
One day, this event - graduation - will too. However, the
experiences here will always
bring fond memories and lovely thoughts. And, hopefully,
those pleasant reflections will
filter in through daily life of
hectic scheduling and errand
running to bring a smile to
oneʼs face.
Congratulations to the class
of 2005, best of luck and may
all your dreams come true.
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Sidewalk Talk
by GINNIE ESCOBEDO
“I didnʼt sleep the night before
class so I slept in the Student
Center all day and missed my
class.” Michael Newberg, music
recording major
“When we played a J.V. team.
The other team had a midget and
two of the tallest players on our
team had to guard [her].” Kamisha Walker, athletic training
Counseling Tip No. 15 & 16
The Office of Special Services and Student Outreach
offers a helpful counseling tip each week for those in need
of advice.
The first step toward real connection is learning how to
listen. When you take time to really listen when
your child talks, you are giving the clear signal that you are available. You are showing
that you care.
The Office of Special Services and Student
Outreach offers a helpful counseling tip each
week for those in need of advice.
Noticing and connecting with a child during an emotional moment will provide opportunities for teaching how to
handle emotions. Encourage your child to talk about their
emotions and share what they are feeling.
If you are a struggling parent and are not sure where to turn, call for
free counseling assistance at 733-7373.
“What is one
of your most
memorable
“The teachers I had were some of
the best ever. [My] education here
was worth every penny.” Montrell
Battle, business major
“I got locked in one of the bathroom stalls and no one was in
there with me and I had to crawl
underneath the stall to get out.
It was so funny.” Tamara Sharp,
psychology major
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May 6, 2005
15th Street News
Pet first aid saves lives
Having a working knowledge of first aid can save a pets life.
First aid kits, such as the one pictured above, can be purchased
for a nominal fee.
individuals.
can overheat if left in poorly
Joe Stahlkuppe, author of ventilated areas, such as a car or
“Poodles: A Complete Pet Own- kennel, or if left outside or overerʼs Manual,” lists common exercised on a hot day.
plants in his book that are toxic
“Signs of heatstroke include
to dogs and cats.
excessive panting, weakness, a
Plants such as azaleas, rhodo- very high temperature, collapse
dendron, holly, poison sumac, and seizures,” Parker said.
poison ivy, poinsettia, cactus,
Sarah Hodgson, professional
tobacco, honeysuckle, English dog trainer and author of “Dog
ivy, lily of the valley and rhubarb Perfect” and “Puppies for Dumare all poisonous to pets.
mies” recommended that pets be
It is easy to obtain lists of cooled gradually with wet towels
poisonous plants that lurk in or a cool bath.
Oklahoma. The local county
Pets also must deal with
extension service usually will parasites in the summer months.
provide lists of poisonous wild Ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and flies
plants and local nurseries and can all make a petʼs life difficult.
greenhouses can provide lists of Products like Advantage, Fronttoxic household plants.
line, Advantix and Sentinel all
Poisonous chemicals found offer pets relief from parasites.
in the house include acetone,
Many first aid situations with
anti-freeze, bleach, chocolate, pets can require veterinary assoap, Ibuprofen, paint thinner, sistance to keep the pet alive, but
rubbing alcohol and Tylenol, to for most first aid situations, a call
name a few.
to the vet will be sufficient.
There are 24-hour poison
“Call and get advice if the
centers available for dogs that problem seems minor - like
ingest poisons. Veterinarians a small puncture wound or a
will usually have lists of local [trimmed] nail that is bleeding,”
and long-distance numbers that Parker said.
pet owners can call for help.
For more information on pet
Heatstroke is a particular threat first aid, read “Puppy Ownerʼs
to pets during summer months. Veterinary Care Book” by James
Pets cannot sweat. They can only DeBitetto, DVM or talk to a
release heat through the pads of veterinarian.
their feet and by panting. Pets [email protected]
CPR for pets
Knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation can save
the life of a pet that is unconscious
(conscious pets may try to bite
from fear). Follow the ABCs of
CPR.
Airway
• Clear the pet’s airway.
• Lay the pet on its side.
• Grasp the pet’s head and tilt
it back and up slightly (do not
wrench the neck).
• Sweep the pet’s mouth with a
finger to remove foreign objects
or vomit and clear the airway. If
the pet is breathing, go to C. If
not, go to B.
Breathing
• Make sure the pet’s airway is
open.
• For large or medium dogs, put
a hand around the muzzle to hold
mouth and lips closed and move
to next step. For small dogs and
pets, move to next step.
• A person should place their
mouth over the pet’s nose and
blow steadily and forcefully (but
do not over-inflate the lungs),
stopping after each inflation to
let the air out. Breathe four to six
times continuously, then check if
the pet is breathing on it’s own. If
not, go to C.
Circulation
• A person should lay the pet on its
right side and kneel next to the pet
with the pet’s chest facing them.
• For small dogs and pets, place
one hand on the chest just behind
where the elbow touches the
chest and put the other hand under the pet’s chest. For medium to
large dogs, a person should place
the heel of their hand on the chest
behind the elbow.
• A person should compress the
pet’s chest five to six times, then
wait five to six seconds.
• Alternate compressions and
breaths if necessary.
Emergency-situation
CPR detailed for uncertified individuals
Bryan Trude
News Editor
One of the hallmarks of the summer experience is the swimming
pool. Whether it is a private pool in the backyard or a public pool
in a park, many people associate summer with water.
The fun, however, can become a crisis very quickly when someone
stops breathing. Any stoppage of the cardiovascular system (the
lungs and heart) is life threatening. It is important to know what
to do when a certified lifesaver is not immediately available. Following these steps, according to the American Heart Associationʼs
“Heartsaver Facts” textbook, can save a life.
First, recognize an emergency exists. Cardiac arrest occurs when
there is no pulse and no breathing. Someone who is unresponsive
requires immediate care. A person is unresponsive if they are unconscious and do not respond to outside stimuli, like touching or
having their name called.
Second, call 911 immediately. It is important to start the emergency
medical services system so that more advanced care can get to the
emergency. If someone else is available to call 911, have them call.
One person should start Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR,
immediately.
Kneeling by the victimʼs head, open the airway by lifting the
chin with one hand, while pressing down on the forehead with the
other. Place an ear next to the mouth and nose of the victim and
listen for breathing. Feel for air movement while looking for the
chest to rise and fall.
If the victim is not breathing, give two slow rescue breaths. Use
a rescue-breathing mask if available. If no mask is available, pinch
the nose shut while keeping the head tilted back and the airway
open. Give two slow breaths, watching for the chest to rise after
each breath, with the mask or mouth forming a tight seal with the
victim.
Once the airway is open, place two or three fingers on the voice
box while maintaining the head tilt. Slide the fingers into the groove
between the voice box and the muscle onto the carotid artery. Check
for a pulse for 10 seconds. Also, verify that 911 has been called.
If a pulse exists, give one breath to the victim every five seconds
until the victim begins to breathe normally or more qualified help
arrives, such as a doctor, nurse or EMT.
If a pulse does not exist, begin chest compressions. Find the sternum (breastbone) between the nipples, where the rib cage connects.
Place the heel of one hand on the center of the breastbone (right
between the nipples) and the heel of the other hand on top of the
first hand. The person giving CPR should position their shoulders
directly over their hands with their elbows locked straight. Provide
15 compressions at the rate of about 80 per minute (slightly faster
than one compression per second.) Every 15 compressions, provide
two slow rescue breaths, which is considered a cycle.
After one minute of CPR – approximately four cycles – check for
breathing and a pulse again. If circulation has resumed, continue
rescue breathing if needed without compressions. Otherwise, continue the compression-breathing cycles, checking every few minutes,
until more qualified help arrives.
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Assistant Editor
Pet owners understand that
their pets need companionship, food and love, but many
pet owners overlook something that every pet needs and
every owner needs a working
knowledge of - first aid.
“Itʼs good to have a working knowledge of first aid
because, in emergency situations, if you couldnʼt get into
the vet right away, there are
things [an owner can] do to
help their pet until they can
get [to the vet],” said Anna
Parker, DVM, of Southeast
Vet.
There are a multitude of situations in the summer where a
working knowledge of first
aid could come in handy.
From playing in the garden
where bees, wasps and spiders
lurk to camping out with the
family next to camp fires,
snakes and thorns lay in wait
for unsuspecting pets, summer
can be a dangerous season for
furry family members.
One of the first things pet
owners can do to safeguard
their pet is invest in a good,
sturdy leash. Leashes can protect dogs and cats - yes, there
are leashes and harnesses for
cats - from the dangers of
traffic, stray animals and wild
animals.
Another good way to protect
a pet is to purchase a pet first
aid kit. These kits are usually
available in pet stores or online and can be purchased for
anywhere between $10-$40.
Most kits include common
first aid objects like latex
gloves, gauze, antibiotic ointment, eye and skin wash,
insect sting swabs, hydrocortisone cream, antiseptic towelettes, cotton swabs and pairs
of scissors and forceps.
Pet first aid kits also include
literature on treating a variety
of first aid situations from
poisonings to punctures and
rashes to cuts. Kits also include instructions on CPR for
pets that are choking or have
lost consciousness due to airway obstruction or trauma.
Poisonings can happen every day, but especially during
the summer months when
poisonous plants are growing
and toxic chemicals are being
dumped outside by unthinking
Erin Waltman
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CPR should be continued until the
pet and person arrive at the vet’s
office or until 20 minutes have
passed without the pet breathing
or having a pulse on its own. If the
pet has slow breathing or a slight
pulse, CPR should be continued
until a strong heartbeat and
steady breathing are attained.
Students tour crime scene investigations with OCPD
crime scene and to identify the
responsible person or party.
According to www.crimesceneinvestigations.net, the investigations are “done by carefully
documenting the conditions at
a crime scene and recognizing
all relevant physical evidence.
The ability to recognize and
properly collect physical evidence is often times critical to
both solving and prosecuting
violent crimes.”
Students learned about the
job of a real crime scene investigator, as opposed to the
investigators popularized in
the hit television series “CSI.”
Spencer, a former major in the
OCPD, set the tour up through
his personal connections.
When documenting crime
scene investigations, it is pertinent to immediately record all
details, such as lighting, room
placement, weather and anything moved by medical teams.
Investigations also take into
consideration, arguments, which
may be brought up in a case.
It is important for crime scene
investigators to examine all
evidence to determine situations
such as suicide, self-defense and
homicide.
Students were shown photo
labs, evidence drying room, as
well as one of the trucks that
technical investigations uses
to collect and find evidence in
the field.
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OSU basketball and Coach
Eddie Sutton visit RSC
March 2005
Sexual Assault Seminar
March 2005
Photo provided by BRYAN TRUDE
Bryan Trude
News Editor
The students of RSC Criminal Justice professor Dr. Gary
Spencerʼs Criminal Procedure
and Police Report Writing
classes took a tour of the Oklahoma City Police Departmentʼs
Technical Investigations unit
April 28.
Technical Investigations,
better known as Crime Scene
Investigations, or CSI, collect,
categorize and analyze evidence collected by detectives,
officers or field CSI officers for
the many cases OCPD handles
annually.
The purpose of crime scene
investigations is to help establish what has happened at a
Vince Orza speaks at the
Diamond Leadership Series
March 2005
Creedence Clearwater
Revisited
April 2005
OK-Speed Car
Show
April 2005
News
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May 6, 2005
15th Street News
Summer jobs help students seeking funds Up-coming concerts to
and preparation. There are many
ways to improve the chances of
being hired to a job this summer
and this article will focus on the
best ways to help students out
when it is time to enter the job
market.
First off, it is a good idea to
know oneʼs skills and interests. A
summer job can be horrible if it
is something not of interest to the
person applying. It is a good idea
to brainstorm about the types of
jobs to search for before going
out there and taking the first job
that comes along.
Now that the right job is in mind,
it is time to begin the search. It
would be a good idea to prepare
a resume before stepping out
into the working world. If unable
to provide a resume, it would
be a good idea to bring a list
of contacts. Employers always
want contacts to call to see if the
prospective employee would be
right for the company.
After successfully filling out
numerous applications for prospective jobs, it is time to wait
for the call back. If the call back
for an interview does not come,
do not get discouraged. Call the
prospective employer back and
check to see if the application
has been processed and continue
filling out applications.
If the call back is received, it is
time to prepare for the interview.
Researching the company to
gain some information on what
type of show they are running
would be a good idea. Prepare
an outfit and look decent for the
interview.
The first interview is based on
first impressions, so it would be
smart to have everything in order
and be ready.
It is important to keep cool during the interview. Remember, it
is an interview not an interrogation; there is no need to be overly
nervous. Plan out response strategies and try to focus on strong
points. Try to avoid talking too
much but do not say too little
either.
The most important thing to
remember is not to let rejections
ruin the experience. The process
of getting a job can be very
stressful, but there are plenty
of jobs to be had; many say
McDonaldʼs is always hiring.
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Local music enthusiast starts station
“I had like nine listeners last
night, so I donʼt think Iʼm in
competition with anybody,” he
said.
His goal for his station is to
“create a good outlet for local artists-not only musical artists but
other artists [as well]-to come on
and promote their work and play
music that they like and kind of
have a sense of community with
them and the local art scene,”
Ayers said.
He believes there is no hope
for commercial radio as it stands
today.
“Everything is being bought up
and consolidated … there was a
story in Minot, N.D. [about] a
train wreck … and there were
all these dangerous chemicals
that spilled in Minot and all the
radio stations were owned by
Clear Channel in that one city
so nobody was alerted because
they were all on auto program,”
Ayers said.
But, aside from being a safety
alert system for communities in
times of disaster Ayers believes,
“community radio should try to
promote a sense of community
in expressing local ideas, KGOU
- the local NPR affiliate - should
have most evenings dedicated to
local artists.”
Rather than wait for someone at
KGOU to showcase locals, Ayers has stepped in and provided
an outlet.
“If you tune into my show, the
only appeal is that its somebody
from Oklahoma City that is doing it. Itʼs not some programmer
out in California throwing songs
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
Finals are often a cause
of stress for many students.
However, students can avoid
stressing by following simple
study tips.
First, students should study the
subject matter throughout the
semester. Students sometimes
forget that studying should be
a yearlong process and instead
try to cram knowledge in before
they will be tested on it.
“In the ideal world, students
keep a consistent study schedule throughout the semester,”
said Joanne McMillen, director
of Special Services and Student
Outreach. “Finals time [would
then become] review time, not
ʻlearn this for the first time.ʼ”
Whether it is for a regularly
scheduled test or a final, students should avoid cramming
at the last moment to learn
information for a test.
“Cramming has proven to
be ineffective. The best way to
learn is to reserve time to study
each day [for approximately]
30 minutes to an hour,” McMillen said. “Students should try not
to study in large blocks of study
time; these are ineffective. If you
plan to study for longer periods of
time, make sure you incorporate
small breaks to allow the mind
time to re-energize and process
what you just studied.”
McMillen also recommended
that students not just memorize material because it often
proves impossible to recall the
information during a test if the
concepts of the material are not
understood.
The second way to avoid stressing is to provide oneself with a
good study environment when
studying. Identifying an area
that one plans to study in before
beginning the study process can
take stress off the student.
“This not only makes study time
more efficient because you have
the equipment you need readily accessible (like pens, staples
and paper) but it also helps you
to focus on the task at hand,”
McMillen said.
According to McMillen, good
study environments are distraction-free. They need to be away
from the houseʼs center of activity and have comfortable seating
and lighting.
The Web site How-to-Study.
com offered similar advice to
students seeking study help.
“Research shows that most
students study best in a quiet
environment. If you find that
playing a stereo or TV improves
your mood, keep the volume
low,” the How-to-Study.com
Web site reported.
Students at RSC can use the
Learning Resources Center as a
place to study. The LRC is generally free of distractions, well lit
and has furniture that is comfortable but not so comfortable that
students are tempted to sleep,
according to McMillen.
The third tip for studying students is to maximize their study
time by writing class notes in bulleted form on note cards, which
are highly portable and can be
tucked in a purse or a pocket.
“Taping your notes is also a
great idea. You can listen to this
into a mix,” Ayers said.
For more information about
Radio Free OKC, go to www.
live365.com/station/radiofreeokc. For more information
about Ayers, visit www.myspace.
com/radiofreeokc.
[email protected]
Photo courtesy of Corey Ayers
Joe Cook
Contributing writer
Corey Ayers, local music enthusiast, has been seeking local
artists to give them a chance to
make themselves heard in a new
form of radio: Internet radio.
For a little over a week, Ayers
has been running an Internet
radio station called Radio Free
OKC on which he plays mostly
rock music but which can feature anything from Woody
Guthrie to GWAR.
“I was sick of listening to radio
… so basically I just decided to
have a show with locals only
that could come in and play their
music,” Ayers said.
His show, which can be found
at www.live365.com/station/
radiofreeokc, streams on the
Internet 24 hours a day except
for Thursday nights when he
broadcasts live from his apartment from 9-12 p.m.
“The stuff streaming on the
Internet is just my personal
taste in music, but if you listen
Thursday nights youʼll hear
local artists playing their stuff
plus whatever inspires them,”
said Ayers.
With only a handful of listeners so far, Ayers does not feel
that he is in conflict with commercial radio.
Studying suggestions supplied for stressed students
tape as your drive down the road
in your car or while you are jogging around the neighborhood,”
McMillen said.
Students worried about studying the wrong information for
a test can use this fourth tip:
never miss the last class before an
exam, since many professors use
that time to summarize valuable
information that students will
need to know for the test.
Students can use this fifth tip
to de-stress while studying and
while the tip may seem too simple to be effective, it is surprising
how well it works: be healthy.
See STUDY, Page 12
Mock Disaster Relief
April 2005
Retirement reception
April 2005
Photo by JON ROLLMAN
Oak Ridge Boys
perform at RSC
April 2005
help break up summertime blues, boredom
Photo provided by HEATH SITTON
Heath Sitton
Staff Writer
Students will have some
freetime heading their way
during the summer months and
there is nothing like earning a
little extra cash to pay for vacations and summer activities.
Many people believe there
is no better way to earn those
extra dollars than by working
a summer job. Finding a job is
often one of the most stressful
events in the lives of humans.
Finding a summer job can be
especially hard, due to the fact
that almost everyone over the
age of 16 is out there trying to
get a job as well.
Some of the stress of searching for a summer job comes
from a simple lack of planning
Former band Godess in Stereo, performs show supporting
the local music scene.
Heath Sitton
Staff Writer
Summertime is great; however, there are times when it can get
boring. It is great to have the freedom of summer but sometimes
too much freedom is not a good thing. So, if one is in search of a
good times this summer but, cannot think of anything fun to do,
check out concerts in the area.
Here are some top picks for concert events to attend over the
summer.
Friday, May 6
• The Shins w/ The Brunettes @ Diamond Ballroom, OKC
• El Paso Hot Button, Baby Rosebud, Student Film and Twenty
Minutes to Vegas @The Conservatory, OKC
• Oklahoma Blues Festival featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd @
Brady Arts District, Tulsa
Saturday, May 7
• The Blood Brothers @ The Green Door, OKC
• Primetime Heroes, Chasing Paris, Slingshot Method, 3 Dates
Later, Spoken by Fire & Rainy Day Collapse @ Harrah Music
Hall, Harrah @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 8
• Darediablo w/Streets of Thieves @ The Conservatory, OKC
Monday, May 9
• Billy Idol @ Brady Theatre, Tulsa
Thursday, May 12
• Snoop Dogg & The Game @ Zoo Amphitheater, OKC
Friday, May 13
• Kunek, Student Film and Ryan Lindsey @ The Opolis, Norman
Tuesday, May 17
• Dave Attell @ Loony Bin Comedy Club, OKC
Saturday, May 21
• Lynyrd Skynyrd w/Molly Hatchet @ Quapaw Casino, Miami
Tuesday, May 24
• El Paso Hot Button w/Steven Stark @ The Hi-Lo, OKC
Thursday, May 26
• B.B. King @ Civic Center Music Hall, OKC
Sunday, June 5
• KC & The Sunshine Band @ Frontier City, OKC
Monday, June 6
• George Thorogood & The Destroyers @ Civic Center Music
Hall, OKC
Thursday, June 9
• George Jones w/ Charlie Danielʼs Band @ Country Fever Festival, Pryor
Friday, June 10
• Def Leppard & Bryan Adams @ Bricktown Ballpark
Saturday, June 11
• Eddie Money @ Frontier City
Tuesday, June 14
• Matson Jones w/El Paso Hot Button @ The Opolis, Norman
Friday, June 17
• The Beach Boys, Little Feat and Big Head Todd & The Monsters
@ Zoo Amphitheater, OKC
Saturday, June 18
• Foghat @ Buffalo Run Casino, Miami
Friday, June 24
• Loretta Lynn @ Bricktown Events Center, OKC
Saturday, June 25
• Cheap Trick @ Frontier City, OKC
• Loretta Lynn @ Buffalo Run Casino, Miami
Saturday, July 2
• 38 Special @ Frontier City, OKC
Sunday, July 10
• Sounds of the Underground Tour @ Brady Village, Tulsa
Saturday, July 16
• Molly Hatchet @ Will Rogers Theatre, OKC
Tuesday, August 23
• Chicago w/Earth, Wind & Fire @ Zoo Amphitheater, OKC
Student senate
executive board
elections
April 2005
‘Time Machine’ performs
at Springfest
April 2005
Opinion
May 6, 2005
15th Street News
Page 11
Wakeboarding how-to for lake-time pleasure
Photo provided by Heath Sitton
Heath Sitton
Staff Writer
There is no better way for
some to survive the hot sun than
going to the lake. Oklahoma
has many lakes for people to
get wet in. One of the more
entertaining watersports is
wakeboarding.
The only thing one needs to
start wakeboarding is a boat,
a driver, a towrope and a life
jacket. Hopefully, all of that can
be obtained, if not, find someone who has all of the above
and go with them.
One of the most important
things to consider when beginning to wakeboard is the speed
of the boat. Inform the driver
that a slow and gradual speed
increase is ideal and that the
maximum speed should be between 14-18 miles per hour.
Now that you have informed
the driver how to properly pull
you, it is time to put on the
wakeboard and get out in the
water. After forcing your feet
into the binding of the wakeboard, you are ready to take the
rope. The shorter the rope, the
easier it is to get up. The rope
should be somewhere between
30-50 feet.
While in the water, make sure
Aries March 21-April 19… The sheer magnitude of
terrible events that will befall your family and loved ones this
week is enough to make you dig a hole and crawl into it. So,
you should do just that. Go to your neighborʼs house, dig a
semi-large hole and cower in it for 12 hours.
H
Taurus April 20-May 20… Last week the doctor told
you to lower your cholesterol or you would easily be the victim
of a massive heart attack. Unfortunately, you thought he meant a
massive attack of human hearts and you took the “precautionary”
measures of taping foil to your head and constructing a shield
and sword out of Slim Jims.
o
Jared Sitton glides over the water at Beaver Lake in Garfield, Ark. to demonstrate proper
wakeboarding techniques for watersport enthusiasts.
the board is perpendicular to the
boat. As the boat begins to start
off, the wakeboard will naturally
plane itself out of the water. Make
sure the front of the board is
slightly above the water.
Extend your arms above your
knees as you hold on to the ropeʼs
handle. Keep your knees close to
your chest, in a squatting position. The closer the board is to
you, the easier getting up will
be. Push your chest slightly up
and relax. Now, with the boat
pulling you out of the water put
60 percent of your weight on your
front foot and 40 percent of your
back foot.
Continue to stay in the squatting position until you are out of
the water and have gained your
balance. Slowly begin to stand
up with you upper body first.
After you are standing, shift your
weight back slowly.
Once you are up out of the water,
keep the handle of the rope low.
Now that you are in control, feel
free to move outside the wake
and back in. You will most likely
fall on that attempt but that is
expected. Keep up the good
work until you are doing flips and
spins like nothing. Now you are
a wakeboarder.
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Brains battle living with parents
Daniel Cunning
Assignment Editor
If all thoughts and actions
were done in a logical and
well thought out manner, I
hate to imagine where my
life would be right now. Overcritical decisions and overcalculations of options leads
to headaches. I like to be more
carefree and easygoing.
I think that if, during the
course of “growing-up” a
person wants to give living
on their own a shot then they
should take the opportunity
to learn just what it is like.
Maybe while out on their
own they will be so overjoyed
they will write a best-selling
novel.
I do not think that staying
with oneʼs legal guardians is
a bad thing, I just feel that me
telling people to really evaluate everything in life is like a
person telling themselves to
do something that the aforementioned person does not
regularly do. Phew, that was
weird.
Spontaneity has led to some
remarkable things in my life.
At the top of the list is getting
back together with who I would
later marry. If I had sat back and
evaluated my options, I might
have been swayed to keep my options open so close to graduating
high school.
That is not the course I choose
however, and I am extremely
happy I did not. I even quit going to high school in a somewhat
spontaneous decision. A lot of
thought went into believing
I could do it, but the actually
process of getting my parents to
agree and take me out of public
schools was done almost on a
whim.
Once again, that decision was
the best one possible. If any
reader out there actually looks
to my column for advice I would
suggest listening to me now. Do
what you feel is right. The brain
sure does seem great but look at
the situations it gets you in to
sometimes.
Moving out is a big step, but I
feel that means the rewards can
be equally as large. So take the
chance and hopefully you will
not regret it.
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Heath Sitton
Staff Writer
Well, everyone, this spring
semester has been a great one.
We have been through a great
deal together from the coolest
local bands to selling your
soul to the devil. I hope my
opinions have not offended
too many people, although I
do hope they have offended
those who deserve it.
I forgot to mention to you
all how great the Oak Ridge
Boys concert was. They are
a nice group of individuals
and I am proud that they have
stayed true to themselves,
their fans and their music.
I would also like to remind
you all how lame Creedence
Clearwater Revisited is. I hope and do what you please.
you all boycott their music and
I hope I will see you all next
their shows. They are one of the year. If you want to see the Mubiggest rip-offs in music history. sic Stand next year, let someone
Long live John Fogerty.
at the paper know. If you do
I hope everyone has an en- not see my articles in the 15th
joyable summer.
Street News next
I would encouryear, be on the
The Music lookout for the
age you all to try
new and different
Heath Sitton paStand
things. Go out and
per. One way or
buy an album that
another I will be
you would not normally listen back, even if I have to write a
to. I hope this summer is not too paper in my free time and hand
boring. Have some fun, let go of them out randomly throughout
yourself and live until you die. the campus.
Do not let anyone tell you how
If you have not yet purchased
to live. Do whatever you want the new Queens of the Stone
to do - within reason. Summer is Age CD, I would recommend it
the time for freedom, so pretend to those of you who rock. Otheryou have dropped out of school wise, check out the latest Yanni
Left
Brain
Daniel Cunning
Assignment Editor
As an incredibly wealthy individual, I have had no trouble
adapting to life on my own. Actually it has been difficult, but I
have made it with a lot of help
from my wife.
Looking back on it now, not
that it was so long ago, I regret
being as eager as I was to move
into a house of our own. I am not
ashamed to admit the first few
months we were married we had
to live with my mom. Logically,
if the money is not available, you
should not spend like it is.
We did work it out, and we
have done all right for ourselves
in our house. That does not
change the fact that arguments
have come due to the stress of
finances. I now, more than ever,
would not only be willing to live
with my parents, but I encourage
those still at their parentsʼ or
grandparentsʼ house to stay as
long as you need.
I am not insisting that people
become basement dwellers who
leech off their family for 50
years, but I do think it is insane
for an 18 -year-old to think they
grown up enough to make it on
their own.
Staying in the house you
grew up in allows you to stay
more focused on achievable
goals after becoming an adult.
Sure, anyone can piece together enough money to live
in an apartment for a month or
so, but if they end up getting
kicked out, they might not have
a place to turn to afterwards.
If it is possible to finish college or become settled into a
career while benefiting from
your parentʼs footing the bill
for housing and utilities, I
would say you have done very
well for yourself. Many might
call you a bum, but you can
always return the favor if you
are ever put into a position to
help your parents.
As far as I am concerned, just
about every one of my friends
still live with their parents,
and I am happy for them. The
stress I have been through the
past year is enough to have
permanently grayed my leg
hairs and I would not wish it
on anyone else.
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Right
Brain
Columnist says final farewell to semester of music, reviews
or Kenny G release.
Anyone with ideas for music
columns next year, feel free to email me. Maybe there are some
bands on campus that have their
own recordings. If so, I would
love to hear them. Maybe I could
review them. I promise I will not
give a bad review to any local
band, opinionated as I may be;
I will find only good things to
say about your music.
Have a beautiful summer and
please check out some local
bands, read The Gazette, visit
OklahomaRock.com and find
a place to go and let the music
save you. I hope I see all of
you at the Snoop Dogg concert
May 12.
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Gemini May 21-June 21… When you decided to make
a quick buck by selling all your busted television sets to an
orphanage, you accidentally threw in your one working set. To
remedy this situation you should have someone inject 15 Coke
cans into your enlarged European melon so that you may start
receiving broadcasts directly into your meatloaf-esque brain.
r
Cancer June 22-July 22… In the future you should
adopt the motto “E pluribus unum.” Not because you know what
it means, because you do not; And not because you can even
pronounce it correctly, which you cannot. Rather use it any time
you are in a situation that looks like it will end in your untimely
death, or when you are purchasing a burrito at Taco Bell.
o
Leo Juy 23-August 22… Two wise men once got into
a fight and the wiser of the two knocked the other unconscious
using a flurry of left hooks. Your should use the wiser of the two
wise menʼs advice and rough up your little sister for calling you
a poopy face when you stole a balloon from her and popped it
for a good laugh.
s
Virgo August 23-September 22… After hearing the
unfortunate news that you were going to serve prison time for
assaulting a street magician, you somewhat crude uncle told
you not to drop your soap. After your release, you attacked him
and rightfully so. What he failed to mention was that not only
should you hold on to your soap, but you should also refrain
from calling the men serving lunch “lunch ladies.”
c
Libra September 23-October 23… When you successfully hurled a pineapple into the bulbous melon head of Peyton
Manning at an Indianapolis Colts post-postseason football game
last week, you were roughed up by a gang of slack-jawed, backwoods, barnyard, redneck Peyton-ites. Good news is in store
,however, as one of the yokels who bit you on the kneecap has
infected you with the Plague.
o
Scorpio October 24-November 21… After discovering the greater meaning of life buried in a heap of cow biscuits
last week, you decided that you would begin to show others more
respect. Then you collected as many biscuits as you could jam
into your pockets so you could heave them at your little brother
during church.
p
Sagittarius November 22-December 21… “To brave
the unknown is to battle a world of little tazer-wielding aliens.”
You should ignore this well-known principle this week and
instead buy a Dilly Bar at Dairy Queen.
e
Capricorn December 22-January 19… This week,
you should purchase a package of bologna. No…make that two
packages of bologna. Then jam them up your nose.
Aquarius January 20-February 18... This season will
find you longing for that summer haircut. In an attempt to cash
in on the new “hipster” style, you will decide on the infamous
“flock of seagulls” hairdo. However, instead of locating the nearest barber, you decide to head straight to the beach for an actual
flock of seagulls and change your name to Carlo Von Sexron.
s
Pisces February 19-March 20… After becoming engaged to a two-bit lard-bottom last week, you decided to call
off the wedding. Not because you did not love the lard-bottom
anymore, but because the lard-bottom was a brick of Velveeta.
Rose Colored-Glasses
Comic
By Erin Waltman
Corner
May 6, 2005
15th Street News
Health/Sports
Page 12
Amista Melvin is a 20-year-old
sophomore in the spring 2005
season with the Lady Raiders’ softball team. She was raised in Enid,
Okla. She began playing when she
was 8 years old. Her favorite food
is macaroni and cheese, and her
pre-game routine consists of playing sticks with friends. Her sisters
were all active in softball.
Melvin was signed to the Lady #23 Raiders’ Softball
Raiders in 2003. She has not yet,
Amista Melvin
decided what she will do after
competing her education at RSC. She is looking forward to getting a
degree in psychology and starting a life. She reminds everyone “haters
never prosper!”
Eric Braun is a 19-year-old sophomore in the spring 2005 season with
the Raiders’ baseball team. He was
raised in Moore, Okla. He began
playing when he was 5 years old.
His favorite food is anything with
vegetables, because he is a vegetarian. Braun’s pre-game routine
consists of watering the field, getting
hooked up and watching the other
#27 Raiders’ Baseball team’s arms.
Braun was signed to the Raiders in
Eric Braun
2003. After completing his education
at RSC, he plans on attending Oklahoma City Community College for
a semester and then moving on to The University of Oklahoma. He is
looking forward to graduating from RSC and sleeping in. He reminds
everyone to “get on that four ball.”
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
Summertime is a time for people to begin paying attention to the
risks of over-exposure to the sun. Health hazards such as skin cancer
and sunburn often become more prevalent as people spend more time
outdoors in the warmer weather.
While there are some health benefits to sun exposure - it helps the
human body produce Vitamin D, a vitamin that helps prevent osteoporosis by increasing bone density - most people get far too much
exposure to the sun.
“It should be relatively limited exposure, maybe 5-15 minutes every
day on some part of your skin not covered by a sunscreen,” said Liz
Brown, Wellness Program coordinator. “Thatʼs just like walking
back and forth from the car.”
Sunlight also helps elevate a
personʼs mood by increasing
Knowing the difference bethe release of serotonin, a brain
tween a mole and a melanoma is
chemical that inspires a happy
as simple as performing regular
feeling.
self-checks of moles and reMost people overdo the amount
membering the ABCD’s of moles
of sun they receive, and sunand melanomas.
burns are often one of the first
indications people receive that
• Asymmetry
they have spent too much time
Common moles are round and
in the sun.
symmetrical - a line drawn
“A sunburn raises your risk for
through the middle will create
melanoma, which is skin cancer,
two even halves. A malignant
and also will increase aging of the
melanoma will be asymmetrical
skin,” Brown said. “It is an acute,
and have two different halves.
severe sun reaction. A suntan is
• Border
a low-level chronic sun reaction.
Moles have smooth, even borThey both lead to skin cancer.”
ders. Early melanomas often
Malignant melanoma is one of
sport uneven borders that have
the deadliest forms of skin cancer
scalloped or notched edges.
and is often a result of serious
• Color
sunburns received in childhood
Moles are usually one even
and adolescence. While it is posshade of brown. Melanomas are
sible to identify melanomas and
two or more shades of brown
get them removed before they
or black.
become seriously deadly, many
• Diameter
people do not.
Moles are usually less than 6
“While sunburn is the most efmm in diameter, roughly the
ficient way to develop melanoma,
size of a pencil eraser. Early
chronic tanning is second best,”
melanomas tend to be larger
said Mark F. Naylor, MD, assothan 6 mm.
ciate professor of dermatology
at the University of Oklahoma
Health Science Center, according
* Information obtained from a
to the medical Web site WebMD
pamphlet by The Skin Cancer
(www.webmd.com).
Foundation
While tanning in a tanning
Moles vs.
melanoma
Exploring the ‘‘new’’ raw diet for the domesticated pet
Erin Waltman
Assistant Editor
Many people are learning
of a revolutionary old way to
feed pets - a raw diet based
on the evolutionary nutritional
requirements of carnivores.
While some people knew of
the raw diet - often touted by
breeders and show ring contestants - it was not until the
1993 publication of Australian
veterinarian Ian Billinghurstʼs
book “Give Your Dog a Bone”
that raw diets for pets were
brought into the public eye.
Billinghurst promoted a raw
diet he called the “Bones and
Raw Food” or the “BiologicalPeople considering a raw diet for
their pets should first research the diet
thoroughly. Below is a list of different
books that may help a person on their
way to understanding a raw diet.
• “Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to
Natural Health for Dogs and Cats” by
Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble
Pitcairn
• “Grow Your Pups With Bones” by Ian
Billinghurst
• “Raw Dog Food: Make it Easy for
You and Your Dog” by Carina Beth
MacDonald
• “Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health”
by Tom Lonsdale
• “The BARF Diet” by Ian Billinghurst
Helpful books about
raw food diets
Please note: the list is by no
means a complete record of all the
available raw feeding resources.
ly Appropriate Raw Food” diet,
commonly known as BARF.
Other authors began to come
onto the scene with natural ways
to care for pets, and those books
helped start people down the path
of a natural and holistic way to
care for pets.
“I had first started reading
about raw diets while researching
better cat nutrition, after losing
two unrelated cats to the same
disease within one year,” said
Yani Wood, a raw diet advocate.
“I spotted a flyer for a raw diet
seminar by [author] Kymythy
Schultze, which I immediately
signed up for. Within a month
after the seminar, I started feeding my remaining cat a complete
raw diet.”
Raw diets are based around raw,
meaty bones - like chicken wings
and pork necks - with organ meat,
muscle meat and vegetables
playing their parts in the diet. As
many raw authors have written,
bones that are raw are safe and
healthy for pets; cooked, brittle
bones cause dietary problems and
can prove to be deadly.
Most owners who switch their
pets to a raw diet are very careful,
since a raw diet has its own host
of problems. Bacteria, parasites
and choking are some of the main
things naysayers of a raw diet
Meet the
Sun safety, smarts encouraged
By Heath
Players
Sitton
bring up in arguments. However,
most raw feeders have found
themselves capable of preparing
a raw diet for their pets.
“When I first started [feeding
raw], I was afraid that Iʼd not do
something right and end up harming my animals. Thatʼs pretty
much gone,” said Amanda Wolf,
a four year raw feeder and creator
of the LiveJournal.com community Raw Dogs. “I realized
that if I can feed myself and not
die of malnutrition, with a little
reading I [could] easily feed my
animals and not have them die of
malnutrition.”
Brenda Cobbs, English major
at RSC and raw diet proponent,
felt much the same as Wolf. She
began feeding raw to her pets
roughly seven years ago, and
during her first raw fed meal,
she “carefully watched everything going into their mouths
and [did] ʻpoopectomiesʼ on the
end result.”
Cobbs admitted that she finds
it insulting when a vet questions
her on her ability to feed her pets
a healthy diet.
“Iʼve studied the canine diet
more than I have the human one,
and they expect me to feed myself okay without having to resort
to human kibbles,” Cobbs said.
Most people who switch their
pets to a raw diet report improvements in their animalsʼ health.
“[My Beagle/Corgi mix] Buddy
finally lost the excess weight heʼs
always had [when I switched to
raw],” reported veterinary technician major Kirsten Marks. “Going raw really reduced the number of ear infections [my Mastiff]
Bowser got and once grain-based
treats were eliminated, so were
the ear infections.”
Wolf switched a 13-year-old
cat from kibble to raw. The cat
suffered from “irritable bowel
syndrome, severe allergies, recurring ear infections, itchy
skin, frequent vomiting with no
apparent cause, lethargy, arthritis,
weight problems and an unwillingness to be touched. Her health
was so poor at 13 that we were
considering euthanizing her,”
Wolf said. “She is - three-anda-half years after having kibble
removed from her diet - an active,
sleek, soft, ideal weight, friendly
and affectionate cat with none of
her previous symptoms or recurring infections.”
For more information on raw
diets, see the “Raw and Holistic
Books” sidebar or visit the Raw
Dogs Live Journal community
at www.livejournal.com/community/rawdogs.
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1 Type of pasta
5 Video-game company
10 Insolence
14 Asian sea
15 Hunger strikes
16 Potpourri
17 Elite group
20 Booming jet, for short
21 Commend
22 Avignonʼs river
23 __ Beach, FL
24 H.H. Munro
26 Elite group
32 Luster
33 Woodwind piece
34 Thurman of film
35 Successful shots
36 Spectrum producer
38 Skierʼs lift
39 In the style of
40 Baba and MacGraw
41 Couples
42 Elite group
46 Deftness
47 Nevada resort
48 Egyptʼs Anwar
Sun safety is important to one’s health; by applying sunscreen
one is greatly reducing the risk of skin cancer.
booth is an alternative to laying out, it does not offer anything that
the sun does not - tanning booths can raise Vitamin D and serotonin
levels but they also cause skin cancer.
Besides sunburns, over-exposure to the sun also causes premature
aging in the form of wrinkles and sunspots, which are dark freckles
that grow larger over time. Some people also get white spots, areas
of the skin that have lost their pigment altogether.
People can also get a sunburn on their eyeballs, a painful experience that most people would probably prefer to skip. Wearing
sunglasses can help prevent this uncomfortable condition.
“Many people think that a suntan is a healthy thing, and itʼs not,”
Brown said. “The good news is thereʼs all sorts of sunless tanning
products out there you can use, and they do work. You just have too
find the right kind [of sunless tanner] for your type.”
Brown uses Mystic Tan to achieve a bronzed look, a new method
of tanning that sprays a sunless tanner over a personʼs body in an
even layer. Airbrushed tans are also becoming possible, and there
are a wide variety of sprays and creams available in stores that can
help a person achieve a sun-kissed look.
Avoiding over-exposure to the sun is relatively easy.
“Slather on your sunscreen every day of the highest SPF you
can,” Brown advised. “Thereʼs nothing wrong with being outdoors
and in the sun, itʼs just protecting yourself - wear sunscreen, wear
a hat and sunglasses.”
For more information on avoiding or treating sunburns, visit the
WebMD Web site or the Mercy Health Centerʼs Web page about
sunburn (www.mercyok.net/healthtips/adult/Sunburn.asp).
[email protected]
TORONADO
to give students weather knowledge and assure them that the
Administration cares about their
safety,” Carano said.
Those seeking additional information regarding tornado climatology or other tornado basics
may visit the Online Tornado
FAQ Web site at http://www.spc.
noaa.gov/faq/tornado/. To learn
more about StormReady, visit
www.stormready.noaa.gov.
Students interested in meteorology may contact Carano about the new Associates
of Applied Sciences degree
in geosciences by e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone
at (405) 733-7561.
[email protected]
STUDY
effective stress reducer.”
McMillen also encourages
students to prepare for a test
emotionally, since negative
thoughts can sometimes be more
detrimental to a studentʼs testtaking ability than being sick.
“Anxiety and stress will interfere with your ability to recall
information,” McMillen said.
“Use positive self-talk. Replace
those negative statements you
give yourself with positive
statements.”
For more tips on studying,
visit the How-to-Study.com
Web site.
[email protected]
contined from Page 2
“arm Americaʼs communities
with the communication and
safety skills needed to save lives
and property,” would help lower
insurance costs for the college
and, more importantly, provide
an even safer environment for
students and staff.
Carano has met on campus,
with the Professional Administrative Staff Association regarding
StormReady and believes that
certification should be received
soon. He is preparing for an open
meeting with students, possibly
in the fall.
“Our main objective [in seeking StormReady Certification] is
continued from Page 10
“[Finals] are especially the
time for sound nutrition and not
junk food. Drink plenty of fluids,
and work on getting enough
sleep. Your brain uses the sleep
period to process the information
you are learning,” McMillen
said. “Aerobic exercise is also
very good ... exercise not only
releases the stress that builds
in your muscles and nervous
system [during studying], it
also ensures that your brain is
getting enough oxygen. If you
canʼt exercise, a few good, deep
breaths is also a very quick and
51 Morales of “N.Y.P.D. Blue”
52 French coin
55 Elite group
59 One of Central Parkʼs 840
60 Notational sign in music
61 If all __ fails...
62 Tongue-clicking sounds
63 Remove stitches
64 Burn slightly
24 Fr. rel. figures
25 Attention getter
26 Red pepper pod
27 Mark new prices
28 Pat down
29 Toy-cube inventor
30 Bradley and Epps
31 Golf standards
32 Persian ruler
36 Also
37 Oriental staple
38 Tex-Mex snack
40 Violin maker of note
41 Carthaginian
Crossword
Answers to last
weeks puzzle
DOWN
1 Uses a laser weapon
2 Tennessee flower
3 Diplomacy
4 Sort or kind
5 Declare
6 Body art
7 Tennis great Arthur
8 Numbered hwy.
9 Small pc. of land
10 Grotesque genre of fiction
11 Choir member
12 Property claim
13 Handed-down history
18 Vast expanse
19 Galled
23 Geese formations
43 Lifts
44 “__ Lupin”
45 Pasture
48 Quarrel
49 Circle parts
50 Actor Bogarde
51 Scrambled order
52 Mall event
53 Pelionʼs partner
54 Manipulator
56 Fighting Tigers of the
NCAA
57 Poetic contraction
58 Bandleader Brown

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