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Issue 13
NEWS BRIEFS
by Christian Tabak
Assistant Editor
After months of debate over the incorporation of women onto U.S. currency,
the Department of Treasury announced
that abolitionist Harriet Tubman will
replace President Andrew Jackson on
the front of the $20 bill and that the $5
and $10 bills will experience changes
as well. Tubman was a suffragette and
abolitionist who was instrumental in the
Underground Railroad. She was selected for her legacy of how an individual
can impact democracy, according to
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. But while
Tubman may be replacing Jackson on
the front, the Treasury has confirmed
that the controversial president is being
shifted to the reverse side of the bill. The
Treasury also announced that the $10
bill will feature leaders of the women’s
suffrage movement including Susan B.
Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
and the $5 bill will feature prominent
civil rights leaders Ellen Roosevelt and
Martin Luther King Jr. Although Lew
said the new $10 bill will be in circulation by 2020, he said the $5 and $20
would not be available any time soon.
Criminal charges filed over Flint
water crisis
Three government workers were charged
with crimes related to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis and their role in covering up evidence of lead contamination.
Thirteen criminal charges have been
leveled at the workers, including accusations of tampering with reports on lead
in the water, conspiring to manipulate
water monitoring reports and misleading
local and federal authorities. According
to the results of the ongoing investigation, emails and other communication
records showed the workers intentionally tampered with reports on the levels
of lead in the city’s water to make them
seem less dangerous than they actually were. Two of the workers were suspended without pay and the third is on
administrative leave. If convicted, they
face the possibility of up to five years in
prison.
Photo by Jackson Parker
Harriet Tubman to replace Andrew
Jackson on $20 bill
Due to a dramatic fall in the oil industry, Oklahoma’s education, healthcare and human services are impacted by budget cuts that limit personnel and services.
Budget cuts cause crisis
State funding cutbacks cause severe shortfalls
by Christian Tabak
Assistant Editor
As legislators continue working to close the
state’s $1.3 billion budget gap, Gov. Mary
Fallin has introduced a budget proposal that
includes tax reforms and utilizing more than
$500 million in bonds.
While preventing further cuts to education,
healthcare and human services, the proposal
calls for the elimination of sales tax exemptions that include NBA tickets, horse sales and
sales to commercial airlines and railroads.
“We have to be careful that we don’t cut so
far to the bone that we’re not effective in delivering state services,” Fallin said in a press
conference April 13.
If passed, officials said the measures would
leave the state with $7 billion for the 2017
fiscal year, slightly less than what the state
started with at the beginning of the 2016 fiscal year.
The state’s first economic disaster since the
2008 recession, the 2016 shortfall came after
a staggering 70 percent drop in crude oil prices that brought the the price per barrel of oil
to the lowest it has been since 2003.
In a state where almost every tax source
and 25 percent of jobs are tied to the energy
sector, the Oklahoma economy is particularly
vulnerable to fluctuations in oil price, according to Professor of Economics Craig Dawkins.
“The problem in being tied so closely to a
commodity is the volatility of pricing and employment for people in that industry,” Dawkins said.
RSC is one of many educational institutes
that have felt the impact of the shortfall, which
resulted in a 11 percent reduction in funding
to higher education.
In response, RSC began enacting measures
to reduce expenditures, and the administration recently announced plans for a four-day
work week over the summer semester.
“We are in this together, and we will weather the storm as long as we keep positive and
focused on the task at hand: to serve our
students to the best of our ability,” said RSC
President Jeanie Webb in an email addressed
to faculty and staff.
Already, colleges across the state have
enacted significant budget reductions and
school districts were forced to consider fourday school weeks and job cuts that would affect more than 1,000 teachers and administrators.
In April, Oklahoma City Public Schools dist
rict announced plans for an 18 percent staff
reduction that would see schools lose both
administrative and teaching staff, while increasing classroom sizes as a result of a $30
million shortfall.
“We are forced to make these difficult decisions as a result of the statewide $1.3 billion
revenue failure,” said OKCPS Superintendent
*Robert Neu.
While legislators on both sides of the aisle
expressed concerns over the reforms included
in the governor’s budget proposal, lawmakers
have only five weeks to develop an alternative
before the end of the 2016 legislative session.
“I challenge the legislature and ask them
to work with me to roll up their sleeves, do
the hard work, get into the details of the state
budget, the needs of state agencies,” Fallin
said in a press conference.
*Quote from Robert Neu was obtained before his official separation from OKCPS.
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May 2, 2016
NEWS BRIEFS
Photo by Christian Tabak
by Christian Tabak
Assistant Editor
Oklahoma City Public Schools separate
from superintendent
Cleveland to pay $6 million to settle
Tamir Rice lawsuit
The city of Cleveland reached a $6 million
settlement in the lawsuit over the shooting
of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, according to the U.S. District Court April 25.
Rice was shot after police trainee Timothy
Loehmann responded to a 911 call that
reported an African-American boy was
brandishing a toy gun. While the settlement ruled in favor of the Rice family, the
city continues to maintain both Loehmann
and his mentor were not at fault in the
incident. Mayor Frank Jackson declined
to comment on how the settlement was
reached, but said he hoped the settlement
would move the city toward closure over
the incident.
Obama declines North Korean
proposal to end South Korean
military maneuvers
President Barack Obama dismissed
North Korea’s proposal to suspend its
nuclear tests if the U.S. put an end to
its annual South Korean military drills.
An unusual offer from the totalitarian
dictatorship, Obama said North Korea
would have to do better than that for
the U.S. to take its deal seriously. While
the joint-military exercises usually draw
criticism from the country’s capital,
Pyongyang, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong recently warned that
continued provocation would produce
catastrophic results. The warning came
a week after North Korea conducted a
submarine missile launch and three
months after its fourth nuclear test in
January. While U.S. officials expressed
doubt over the success of these tests,
they warn a fifth test might be in the
works as the country prepares for the
first North Korean Workers’ Party Congress since 1980.
This is the second award Thomas received this year, with this being her first time to be internationally recognized for her advisership over Phi Theta Kappa.
Thomas recognized with international award
by Kat Tabak
Circulation Manager
The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor
Society recognized Professor Suzanne Thomas
as one of 15 Most Distinguished Advisers to be
at the organization’s international convention
held in April in Washington, D.C.
“This is really a great honor, but I didn’t win
this by myself. My co-adviser Caryl Gibbs has
been more involved on the regional level, and
this has allowed me to be more involved with
running the chapter,” Thomas said.
Thomas, who served as senior adviser for
RSC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter for seven years,
was nominated by her chapter and RSC’s vice
president for Academic Affairs, Frances Hendrix, for her dedication in encouraging leadership development among chapter members.
“She works hard and, in turn, expects the
same of students, but she is also compassionate and always positive. These characteristics
are surely what contributed to her selection,”
said Dean of Humanities Claudia Buckmaster.
In February, Thomas also won the Distinguished Adviser Award for Phi Theta Kappa’s
Oklahoma-Arkansas Region and won the Distinguished Adviser Officer Team award alongside the chapter’s other adviser, Humanities
Professor Caryl Gibbs.
“The award reflects the unified teamship of
the present officers under its current president, who has encouraged more officer and
member engagement than I have seen in the
chapter since I have been adviser,” Thomas
said.
Described by students as an engaging profes-
sor who has to be experienced in 3-D, Thomas
has taught painting, drawing and art history
at RSC for 10 years.
“Suzanne does an amazing job introducing
her students to the Oklahoma art community.
She is an advocate of community engagement
and leads by example, often volunteering for
events, serving on committees or other leadership roles,” said artist and RSC alumni Randall Barnes.
She was also selected as one of 33 educators to participate in the 2016 Oklahoma Arts
Council Leadership Arts Program.
Designed as both a class and series of educational seminars, the program provides its
members an opportunity to learn about the
role the arts play in community and economic
development throughout the state.
“Selection as part of the Arts Leadership
Class is not only an honor, but carries with
it an obligation to return what I’ve learned to
campus and the community and incorporate it
in my own work,” Thomas said.
Aside from her activities on campus, she
is also an active member of the artistic community and also serves as a member of the
Individual Artist Organization and a member
of the board of Inclusion in Arts.
“This school is more than just part of my job,
it is part of my roots. And I always look at what
I do not only as a way to develop myself and
my students, but as a way to give back to this
college and community,” she said.
RSC President throws first pitch at OKC Dodgers’ game
Dr. Jeanie Webb represents Rose State
College by throwing the first pitch at a
OKC Dodgers’ game April 22.
Photos by Cassandra Hernandez
Members of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board voted to cut ties with
Superintendent Robert Neu at the board
meeting held April 25. A nearly unanimous decision, Board Chairwoman
Lynne Hardin described the separation
as a move made in the best interest of
the students, faculty and school district.
While Neu denied rumors he stepped
down from his position or was fired, the
superintendent has been out of office
since April 14 and has been confirmed
to be on administrative leave until June
30. The board confirmed Aurora Lora,
the district’s associate superintendent
of achievement and accountability, will
continue to run the district through the
end of the 2016 fiscal year.
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Summer camps available 2016
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Photo courtesy of YMCA
May 2, 2016
BY Becca Stokes
Online Editor
Summer camps provide children with a
chance to try new things and make new
friends. Here are some camps that will be open
in Oklahoma City during the summer.
Riversport Adventure Camps - This camp is
located on 725 S. Blvd. Half-day and full-day
camps introduce kids to a multitude of activities including zip-lining, kayaking and the SandRidge Sky Trail. These week-long adventure
camps are open June 1-Aug. 5. Equipment
and snack are provided. Full-day camps are
$300 while half-day camps are $175. For more
information, call 552-4040.
Fun and Fit Summer Camp - This camp is located on 5500 N. Independence. This full-time
summer camp/child care program is based out
of Integris Baptist Medical Center. Children
are grouped together by age. Those who have
completed grades Pre-K through eighth go on
field trips and participate in activities, including art and cooking projects, outdoor activities
and science experiments. Field trips include
White Water Bay, Frontier City and the Oklahoma City Zoo. On-site activities include Wacky
Water Olympics, Masquerade Ball and Talent
Show. The cost is $158 per week. This includes
meals and two field trips a week. There is a
$100 enrollment fee to reserve a spot. For more
information, call 949-6888.
Orr Family Farm - This camp is located on
14400 S. Western Ave. This provides an opportunity for children to learn about animals,
animal care and agriculture. Activities include
pony rides, fishing and animal barn visits.
Sessions are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14-17 and
July 12-15. Sessions are available for children
5-11. Cost of the camp is $170 and includes all
lunches, snacks and drinks. For more information, call 799-3276.
YMCA - There are multiple YMCAs holding
summer camps. The YMCA offers day camps
that include outdoor activities, art and puzzles. Children can attend for one week or all
summer for any of the camps. The camps are
open May 26-Aug. 14. Cost is $135 per week
for non-members for selective camps and $115
per week for all summer. For more information
call, 297-7777. The brochure can be found at
15streetnews.com
Artsy Rose Academy - This camp is located on
7739 W. Hefner Road. Each creative art camp
offers different themes and opportunities to
work with various mediums such as clay, oil
and pastels taught by certified teachers. These
camps are open May 30 - Aug. 12. Morning and
afternoon camps are offered Monday-Thursday
for ages 5-15. Fun Day Fridays will also include
games, movies and crafts. Half-day camps Monday-Thursday are $75 each and Fun Fridays
are $35 and offered from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For
more information call 799-3276.
Topgolf - This camp is located on 13313
Pawnee Drive. Topgolf KidZone Summer Academy offers weekly, half-day golf camps for ages
6-16. Each junior-golfer receives lessons on the
rules and etiquette of golfing as well as handson practice. These camps are from 9 a.m.-noon.
The camp costs $199, but there is a $159 early-bird discount if registration is before May 31.
Topgolf is accepting enrollment up to the week
of camp or until it is full. For more information
call 607-7154.
Test-taking tips for upcoming finals
by Cassandra Hernandez
Staff Writer
With finals just around the corner, it is good
to be fully prepared for them. Here are a few
tips and tricks to help through finals week.
Pre-test
• Finding a perfect studying spot is crucial.
Find an area where you can focus and not
have distractions. Libraries are always a
go-to, but if you are not on campus then
a local restaurant with Wi-Fi, a bookstore,
or a park would work. Avoid studying in
your bed because the comfort of it will
cause fatigue.
• Create a schedule. Keeping in mind that
each task should be assigned to a certain
time and breaks are needed to keep on
task. Prioritize tasks to get the most important things done first. Larger tasks can
be broken down into smaller ones.
• Having a well-balanced breakfast before
the test will increase alertness. An easy
breakfast idea would be a bagel with peanut butter instead of cream cheese. Adding yogurt or milk can help get the important nutrients for a well-rounded meal and
long-lasting fullness.
• Prepare everything the night before so the
morning does not feel rushed. Choosing
an outfit, preparing stuff in your backpack and placing everything needed like
keys together in one place for an easy grab
and go.
• Never cram for a test the night before.
Cramming causes fatigue and can be overwhelming which increases test anxiety.
During Test
• Use your time wisely
• Once the test is given go through it and
answer the easiest questions first.
• If it is an essay final, always outline and
write out details to help stay on topic.
• Try answering multiple choice questions
first without having to look at the answer
choices.
• Re-reading questions to make sure the
question being asked is clear.
• Check your work for careless mistakes
like misspelling or illegible writing which
a teacher could have trouble reading and
count wrong.
Different tips and tricks work with different people; test each and see what works the
best. Good luck on finals to all Raiders.
NEWS BRIEFS
by Christian Tabak
Assistant Editor
Ted Cruz selects Carly Fiorina as his VP
running mate
In a last effort to regain momentum,
Ted Cruz announced April 27 that he
officially named former Hewlett-Packard
CEO Carly Fiorina as his vice presidential nominee. This was done shortly after
Donald Trump won in five East Coast
states. Fiorina, who ran for president
earlier this year before suspending her
campaign, was shown to be a supporter of Cruz prior to the announcement.
Fiorina built her capability as the vice
president around her experience as a
businesswoman. It is yet to be determined if this decision will truly secure
delegates for Cruz.
SpaceX announces plan to send a
spacecraft to Mars as early as 2018
Elon Musk’s space transport company,
SpaceX, announced on Twitter April 27 its
plans to send the first commercial mission to the red planet as soon as 2018.
The Red Dragon Spacecraft will not carry
astronauts, but will be used to demonstrate the technologies needed to land
large masses propulsively on Mars. Details
of the Mars Initiative will be kept secret
until a presentation in Mexico later this
year. Musk will also reveal how he intends
to fly humans to Mars at that time. NASA
is providing technical support for SpaceX,
and in return, the company will provide descent and landing data for future
journeys to Mars. The partnership for
the Dragon has been in place since 2014.
NASA will also dispatch its own spacecraft
in 2018 that will study the red planet’s
interior by detecting seismic tremors. The
two organizations are working together
on a long-term goal of one day sending
humans to Mars in the 2030s.
Oklahoma law passed to close
drunken driving loophole
Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law a bill
that would provide prosecutors and law
enforcement officials with the ability to
crack down on repeat DUI offenses April
25. The law, which comes into effect
Nov. 1, will create a database that would
inform officers and prosecutors about
an individual’s drunken driving arrest
record. Currently, only Tulsa and Oklahoma City maintain records for past
drunken driving offenses out of Oklahoma’s 356 municipalities and officials
said this creates difficulties in effectively
prosecuting repeat offenders. Without
updated records, prosecutors face difficulty increasing the severity of charges
with each additional offense.
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May 2, 2016
Raider Life
by Michelle Rojano,
News Editor
&
Cassandra Hernandez,
Staff Writer
Campus Chat
“What did you learn this semester that you will implement next semester?”
Hunter Camp,
Undecided major
Ali Bo Khamsee,
Business major
Courtney Dietz,
Theater major
Adrienne Stanley,
Sociology major
Jerrie Scott,
Psychology Professor
“Staying on top of
assignments and other
campus projects is
very rewarding and
strengthens a student’s
time management
skills.”
“I have learned more
about markets and
accounting.”
“I have learned a broad
knowledge on how to
properly apply theatrical makeup. I have
also grasped a new
perspective on makeup
terms as well.”
“I have learned better
study habits and time
management skills.”
“I have learned that
students want to
learn. Students are
willing to go out of
their way to do things.
And that makes me
really happy.”
RSC students receive membership to
state academic team
by Sarah Hite
Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of rose,edu
Two RSC students were awarded memberships to the All-State Ac- awarded, his whole perspective changed.
ademic Team by the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges. A
Bailey’s determination to pursue higher education helped her gain
ceremony was held at the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 7, 2016.
her position on the All-State Academic Team. In contrast to Graham,
Cody Graham and Payton Bailey were recognized by OACC and RSC’s she intended on working toward the title. The program helped both stuPresident Dr. Jeanie Webb.
dents pursue their dreams, whether expected or not.
The OACC is active in supporting higher education. Composed of 14
“Pursuing higher education has been my goal ever since I was little.
institutions in 32 locations in Oklahoma, they help to provide access Starting at RSC has been the best decision because I have had the opto affordable education after high school. Oklahoma is one of 38 states portunity to make connections that I would not have had the opportuthat participate in the State Academic Team Program by means of Phi nity to make otherwise,” Bailey said.
Theta Kappa InterBailey also plans
national, a two-year
to attend UCO like
college honor sociGraham.
ety.
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provided me with
program
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students to be nommove on to the
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fident about the
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changed my life
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entirely,” said Grame, and I am very
ham, who is curgrateful for the oprently attending the
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that
University of Cenit has provided
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and will provide
just have developed
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a true belief that
rest of my college
I was born to be a
career.”
leader, not for me,
If you are a stubut for others. To
dent preparing for
Payton Bailey, Dr. Jeanie Webb and Cody Graham represent Rose State College with the students’ memberships to the All-State Academic Team.
inspire others to do
college, the OACC
the impossible. I know that I have been given many opportunities in life. is organized to help potential college attendees plan their future. ComThe All-State award was like the cherry on top. It was another humbling munity colleges offer an intimate experience for students, making the
reminder of what I am truly here to do.”
transition to a university easier. The ease in transition stems from the
The program appeals to different types of students. Graham spoke program’s ability to prepare its members for specific job training and
about his amazement when being noticed by Webb. He was not working application.
toward a membership in the All-State Academic Team. Once he was
Visit www.okcommunitycolleges.com for more information.
May 2, 2016
Feature
Staying safe in the Oklahoma heat
by Becca Stokes
Online Editor
The average temperature in Oklahoma during the summer ranges
from in the 80s to 100s. In order to beat the heat, certain steps can be
taken to help the body regulate its temperature.
• Drink plenty of water and natural juices in order to stay cool. The
rate the body absorbs fluids is less than the amount of fluid loss due to
perspiration. Alcoholic drinks and drinks with caffeine such as coffee
and soda constrict blood vessels near the skin, impairing the body’s
ability to regulate temperature by reducing the amount of heat the
body can release.
• If possible, eliminate strenuous activities or reschedule them to
morning or evening hours. Be sure to rest in shady areas or in an air
conditioned building. Electric fans can be useful, but in temperatures
over 90 degrees, they do not prevent heat-related illnesses.
Cover windows that receive a significant amount of sun with shades,
drapes or awnings. According to the National Weather Service, this can
reduce the amount of heat entering the house by 80 percent.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes to reflect sunlight. This
can help maintain body temperature. Protect your head and face by
wearing a wide-brimmed hat and applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or
higher. The most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/
UVB protection” on their labels, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Heat-related illnesses are caused by the body overheating due to a
prolonged exposure or physical exertion in high temperatures. Such
illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat
stroke.
Several signs of heat overexposure include heavy sweating, pale skin,
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muscle cramps, confusion or disorientation, headaches and nausea.
Heat rash typically involves clusters of red bumps on the skin. To
remedy this, bathe or shower in cool water and let the rash air dry. Use
calamine lotion or cool compresses to calm itchy, irritated skin.
Heat cramps cause muscle spasms and pain, typically in the abdomen, arms or legs. If this happens, rest in a shady, cool area and drink
water. Wait a few hours before returning to any strenuous work. Firm
pressure on cramping or gentle massages can relieve spasms.
Heat exhaustion results in heavy sweating, pale skin, dizziness, nausea and a weak pulse. If this happens, lie down in a shady, cool area
and apply wet cloths. If vomiting occurs or if symptoms worsen or do
not improve after 60 minutes, the CDC urges people to seek immediate
medical attention.
Heat stroke is the most dangerous of the heat-related illnesses. This
can result in a high body temperature of 103 or more, confusion, dry,
red skin and either excessive or a lack of sweating. In this case, seek
medical attention immediately. Use fans or air conditioning to cool the
body. Loosen clothing and use water to wet the body. Applying ice
packs to the neck or armpits can cool the body because large blood
vessels are close to the surface in these locations. Fluids given to the
victim are not recommended because the victim is likely nauseous.
If you experience any of these symptoms, get into air conditioning
and/or call 911 immediately.
It is important to be aware of the temperature outdoors. Temperatures in the 90s and higher are dangerous. However, the summertime
can still be enjoyable so long as necessary measures are taken to keep
the body cool.
Anti-Trump beer a hit by Trump supporters and non-supporters
by Rya Underwood
Staff Writer
Photo by Kelsey Morgan
As history shows, presidential races are extremely competitive. Vot- idea, it is not the first Brewery to establish an anti-Trump beer. Brewers go to great lengths to either support or bash candidates, and a eries in New Zealand and the Chicago area both created their own anPhiladelphia brewery is doing just that.
ti-Trump beer lines.
Dock Street Brewery will be releasing a series of anti-Donald Trump
So how is the public handling the new brew?
beers; naming the beer line “Friends Don’t Let Friends Vote for Drumpf”
“I just find it amusing that someone would go to the lengths to oppose
series.
someone. The satire is funny as well, but I feel like in Trump’s case any
The first brew will be named the Short-Fingered Stout.
press is good even though it’s supposed to be negative,” Folmar said.
“A bitter and delusional stout with an airy, light-colored head atop
It seems the public may be in good spirits when considering the ana so-so body,” the brewti-Trump beer. Either
ery’s website describes
way, Dock Street
the first beer in the series.
Brewery seems to be
“Don’t worry, its bark is
sticking to their guns
worse than its bite. This
on this one.
baby comes in at a some“What the Trump
what conservative 4.5%
supporters said was
ABV.”
we were just doing
“I feel like it is Trump
it for publicity so
that we will sell more
personified in a beer debeer,” Dock Street
scription,” said Shawn
owner,
Rosemarie
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told
Philadeldependent.
phia
CBS
station.
The brewery chose the
“But
they’re
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to
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our
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of a comical skit hosted
and
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make
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er buy our beer.”
Trump’s ancestors held
However, some
the name “Drumpf.” OliTrump
supporters
ver expressed that he felt
find the new brew
“Drumpf” was less apline to be quite compealing to the ears.
ical.
Marco Rubio’s com“I think the beer
ments about Trump’s
name is hilarious.
size
influenced
the
Am I offended by it?
name-making as well. A large amount of controversy surrounds Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign and platform.
People should know
Rubio criticized Trump
by now that Trump
by stating he has small hands for his 6-foot-2-inch stature.
supporters are not the whiney Americans,” said Crystal Roberts, a
Possibilities for other brew names may include “Blonde Throwback” Trump supporter.
and “Pathological Lager.”
Dock Street Brewery will be holding a “debate, discuss and toast to
“Beer has always, throughout history, been a key ingredient in the free speech and democracy” for the release of the series.
recipe for revolutionary ideas,” Dock Street posted on its website. “In
The release date will be announced on the brewery website.
that spirit, we’re brewing this series to declare our disdain for Drumpf.”
Visit, http://www.dockstreetbeer.com/news/elections-drumpf.
Although Dock Street Brewery is catching attention for its unique
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Raider Spotlight
Raider Spotlight: Graduate Edition
May 2, 2016
by Christian Tabak
Assistant Editor
Photo by Christian Tabak
Charmeetra
Reece
After a 25-year college hiatus, Reece enrolled at RSC in the spring
of 2014 to get a degree in social work. The first in her family to
pursue a college education, she decided to pursue her degree after
working as a therapeutic foster parent and discovering a passion
for making a positive impact in the life of others. Now that she is
graduating, she is planning on transferring to the University of
Central Oklahoma to complete a bachelor’s degree in social work.
A first-generation college student, Reece is graduating this semester after a 25 year break from college.
What was your biggest
struggle starting
college?
What lessons have you
gained from your
college experience?
“Not having the confidence
that I could succeed and get
my degree and being unfamiliar with the college process.
Being the first in my family to attend college, I had no
one to help walk me through
the process. Thankfully RSC
is a highly supportive school,
and after getting involved with
TRiO and the CLICK program,
I found college was something
I could do.”
“To always reach out to your
professors and the resources your college has to offer. I
have met some amazing professors and faculty at RSC
that truly care about seeing
students succeed, but I had to
reach out for that help.”
What do you consider
your defining moment
at RSC?
What advice do you
have for other students?
“After this whole journey,
graduation is definitely my
most defining moment. I’m
really going to miss RSC and
everyone here, but this is all
part of my college journey and
I’m going to be sure to take
these lessons with me and get
just as involved at UCO. But,
I’m still going to really miss
this campus.”
“Don’t be afraid to ask for
help, and don’t be afraid to get
the help you need to succeed.
There’s nothing shameful
about using the tools that are
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as programs such as TRiO.”
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Summer
Larkins
Larkins began her college journey seven years ago, directly after
graduating from high school. Majoring in early childhood education, she worked at RSC’s Child Development Center and several
other childcare facilities while attending college part-time. A mother of two and a first generation college student, she is passionate
about setting an example for her children to appreciate education.
Once graduated, she is transferring to UCO to obtain a bachelor’s
degree in family life education to continue her career in childcare.
After a seven-year year journey to obtain her associate degree in early childhood development, Larkins will
transfer to UCO in the fall of 2016.
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students and faculty. As the
first in my family to go to college, without the support of
TRiO, I wouldn’t have known
how to navigate college. And
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build a support group.”
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Obama administration releases non-violent offenders,
Oklahoma still ranked No. 2 highest in incarceration
by Sarah Hite
Staff Writer
The U.S. Sentencing Commission sets sentencing
guidelines for federal crimes. In 2014, they reduced
the prospective prison terms for future drug trafficking-type offenses and made that change retroactive,
advancing the early release of 6,100 inmates in the last
few years. This is the largest single-time release of federal prisoners in American history.
Individuals released came from federal facilities
out of California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and
Texas. The prisoners released were convicted of drug
crimes but not necessarily nonviolent crimes. Federal
authorities do not prosecute drug possession. These
inmates were involved in distribution and trafficking,
the specific crime may or may not have been committed
with the use of weapons. Federal judges reviewed each
case and extra probationary officers were hired in order
to allow the former inmates to smoothly transition back
into society.
Consider Oklahoma on a national-scale, Oklahoma
has the highest incarceration rate for women and the
second highest overall incarceration rate in the country. This costs taxpayers nearly $500 million annually.
The state’s prison population continued increasing by
12 percent between 2009 and 2014, according to the
ballot initiative for the Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform.
The requisition of 65,000 petition signatures would
qualify state questions 780 and 781 for the November
ballot. The questions would reduce prison population,
redirect savings toward addressing the root causes of
crime and help low-level offenders with reentry.
The relevance of 780 and 781 dramatically contrasts
the war on drugs movement, which arguably led to the
highest women’s incarceration rate presently seen in
Oklahoma.
“Well, why is it that people turn to drugs? … There
is a class difference, in terms of how we cope with
things,” said Dean of Social Sciences Dr. Juanita Ortiz.
“One point I do want to make … it’s fantastic that we
got retroactive, fairer laws that help these 6,000 individuals, but that’s only on a federal level, it has done
nothing for the state.”
The biggest concern for those being re-implemented is the reentry process and the lack of transitional
homes and half-way houses, both on a federal and local
level.
Ortiz spoke about the current statistic of re-incarceration. Within three years of release, about 67 percent of
individuals in the United States go back to prison.
When people are released and placed on parole, there
are requirements that need to be met, such as finding a job and stable housing so someone can monitor
the parolee. There are fines for parole supervision and
when the certain requirements are not met, the parolee
is sent back to prison.
There are cyclic challenges that perpetuate that
percentage. Without a proper address and telephone
number, parolees do not have the necessary information when filling out a job application. With no job, a
parolee cannot afford to pay the fines and keep a roof
over their head. Generally, this scenario plays out and
they go back to illegal activities or they are re-incarcerated because the fines were not paid.
Transitional housing and half-way homes are intended to help ease that transition. There is counseling
available, job training and in-home supervision that
alleviates temptation to relapse into old habits. It is
somewhere potential employers can call as a reference,
and they provide services to help maintain emotional
stability.
“What girls really need is help with the past … They
need release from their pasts by learning to forgive
themselves so they can go forward. They have guilt over
children they have left and the guilt over the children
who have been taken,” said Verna Edwards, a sociology
major with a certificate in gender studies. “The guilt of
addiction and abuse, it goes on and on. You’ve got the
abuse before, then you have the abuse of the system.
You have the stigma of being a felon, now here you are,
a woman, you paid your price. But you come to find
out it’s impossible. Your cognitive sense doesn’t even
come back fully for at least a year. Women are so overloaded. It’s by the grace of God, I am where I am.”
Edwards is also an ex-convict and prison-ministry
worker with Back to Basics Ministry who spends her
time volunteering with young, at-risk females who are
struggling with legal problems and transitioning from
out of prison. She spoke about the emotional strain
of being a black woman in an extremely rural town in
Oklahoma. Early in life she struggled with drug usage
and an abusive marriage. She received a two-year sentence, and she served 10 months.
She discussed the social stigma in Oklahoma, and
the reflection of that strict traditional idea system on
the high number of incarcerated females for nonviolent
offenses.
The incarcerated women are predominately black and
incarcerated for nonviolent drug offenses. The lack of
educational and social services for mothers is reflected
in the high numbers of incarceration.
“Nobody’s saying, ‘What’s wrong? What can I do to
help?’ But I do believe it’s changing,” Edwards said.
“People like me are speaking out, who have been
there and that have made a change and it’s noticeable
change. There is no such thing as prison reform, it
brings me to tears, you’re invisible.”
In November, 780 and 781 could be added on the
state legislative ballot, bringing federal changes to
Oklahoma.
Photo courtesy of oklahomawatch.org
May 2, 2016
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May
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
FREE Storytime @ Mustang
Public Library
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Junglebook Spring Festival
@ the Children’s Garden,
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Noon - 1 p.m.
Art Moves by the Arts
Council of OKC @
Downtown OKC
17
10 - noon
Tiny Tuesdays @ OKCMOA
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
18
FREE Bullying Prevention
Community Connection
Night
7 p.m.
Ellie Goulding @ Zoo
Ampitheater
19
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
FREE Thursday @
Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Finals week: May 9 - 13
Summer starts: May 16
22
7 - 9 p.m.
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16
May 2, 2016
Upcoming Events
Full Moon Bike Ride
& Run @ Myriad
Botanical Gardens
7 - 9 p.m.
FREE Lunar Sooners
Astronomy Presentation @ MWC Public
Library
24
2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5 - 9 p.m.
3rd Friday Block pARTy @
Downtown Shawnee
6 - 10 p.m.
Exchange on Film Row @
Sheridan and Lee Avenue
7 - 9 p.m.
Oklahoma Modernization
Weekend @ First Christian
Church
21
7:30 p.m.
The Beach
Boys @
The Civic
Center
6 - 10 p.m.
FREE
Heard on
Hurd Street
Fest
FREE Art Adventures @ Fred Jones
Jr. MOA
5 - 8:30 p.m.
Wheeler Criterium @ Wheeler
District
25
26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Family Art
Market @
Mitch Park
11:30 - 5 p.m.
Armed Forces Day River
Cruise @ Boathouse District
10 - 2 p.m.
FREE Summer Kick
Off @ Will
Rogers Park
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Nature Play OKC @ Martin Park
Nature Center
5 - 9 p.m.
Art After 5 Rooftop Summer
Concert Series @ OKCMOA
6 - 8 p.m.
FREE Teen Game Night @ Mustang
Public Library
May 2, 2016
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Upcoming Events
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29
30
6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tulsa International Balloon Festival @ the
Tulsa Airpark
6 - 11 p.m.
Eats on 8th Food Truck Festival and Night
Market @ Midtown OKC
7 - 10 p.m.
FREE Movie in the Park @ Central Park in
Moore
8 a.m.
OK River Run and Dog Jog @ Wiley Post
Park
11:30 a.m.
FREE Story Time @ The Green Bambino
9:45 a.m.
Harkins Summer Movie Fun Series @
Harkins Bricktown
Showing: Shaun the Sheep
28
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bethany 66 Festival @ Ashbury & College
Avenue
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Artesian Arts Festival @ Artesian Plaza,
Sulphur, OK
1 - 4 p.m.
Oklahoma Land Run @ Martin Park Nature
Center
6 - 11 p.m.
FREE Triple Truck Play @ Joe Carter Parking
Lot, Oklahoma City
3
8:30 a.m.
Oklahoma City Jazz Festival @ Bricktown
and Deep Deuce
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE Opening Ceremonies of the
Summer Reading Program @ Norman
Central Library
6 - 6:45 p.m.
FREE Teddy Bear Picnic @ Southern
Oaks Library
10
June
1
2
May 2, 2016
Upcoming Events
5 p.m.
FREE Monthly Mini
Model Build @ The Lego
Store, Penn Square Mall
5 6 7 8 9
1
10 a.m.
Red Earth Parade & Festival @
Myriad Botanical Gardens
7 - 10 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
FREE Summer Nights Concert Series
@ Central Park Ampitheater, Moore
FREE First Thursdays on the Lawn @
the north lawn of Whole Foods
6 p.m. - midnight
7 p.m.
Charlie Christian International
Music Festival @ Deep Deuce
FREE Movie Night @ Shannon
Miller Park
6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
FREE Summer Concert Series @
Hafer Park
7 - 9 p.m.
FREE JamzNJune @ Charles J.
Johnson Central Park, Town Center
Plaza
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
7 p.m.
Hunter Hayes in Concert @
Frontier City Theme Park
11
FREE Endeavor Games @ UCO,
Edmond
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FREE Dogapalooza @ Bob Moore
Subaru, OKC
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic Rt. 66 Wine and Food
Festival @ Stroud
Noon - 5 p.m.
6 - 10 p.m.
FREE First Friday
Gallery Walk @
Paseo District
7 - 11 p.m.
FREE Chandler Ice Cream Festival @
Tilghman Park, Chandler
15 14 13 12
FREE H&8th @ Midtown
Oklahoma City
7 - 9 p.m.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Chisolm Trail Crawfish Festival @
Kilpatrick Family Farm
4
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Made in Oklahoma Wine, Beer &
Food Festival @ Reed Center in
MWC
Noon - 4 p.m.
Wines of the West @ Stockyard City
5 p.m.
FREE Red Brick Night’s Street
Festival @ Downtown Guthrie
16
Third Thursdays Floral Arranging
Series @ Will Rogers Garden
7 - 10:45 p.m.
FREE Dogapalooza @ Bob Moore
Subaru, OKC
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic Rt. 66 Wine and Food
Festival @ Stroud
Noon - 5 p.m.
FREE Chandler Ice Cream Festival @
Tilghman Park, Chandler
Upcoming Events
May 2, 2016
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuttle Ice Cream Festival @ Tuttle
6 - 8 p.m.
Daddy Daughter Dance @ Moore
6 - 10 p.m.
FREE Heard on Hurd Street Festival
@ Edmond
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17
11
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Father’s Day River Cruise @ OKC
River District (June 18 - 19)
7:30 - 11 a.m.
4th Annual Equality Run 5k & 10k @
Downtown OKC - Myriad Botanical
Gardens
1 - 4 p.m.
FREE Family Day @ Fred Jones Jr.
MOA, Norman
24 23 22 21 20 19
7 - 9 p.m.
Full Moon Bike Ride &
Run @ Myriad Botanical
Gardens
1 p.m.
FREE Family Film Sunday @ District
House
8 - 9:30 p.m.
7 - 11 p.m.
Mother & Son Luau @
Earlywine Family
Aquatic Center
Green Day’s American Idiot @ The
Pollard Theatre, Guthrie
8 a.m.
25
Survive N’ Thrive Single
Moms’ Conference @
Crossings Community
Church
30 29 28 27
12
July
May 2, 2016
Upcoming Events
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4
1
2
4 - 10:30 p.m.
FREE Freedom Festival 2016 @ the
City Park & Chisholm Trail Park,
Yukon
8:30 p.m.
FREE Red, White & Boom @ OKC
State Fair Park
8
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Oklahoma City Summer Bead & Jewelry
Show @ the OKC State
Fair Park
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Edmond Quilt
Festival @ Memorial
Road Church of Christ,
Edmond
9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
A Celebration in the Heartland @ the
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6 - 9:45 p.m.
Tribute to Liberty @ Joe B. Barnes
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7 - 9 p.m.
TwentyOne Pilots Emotional Roadshow @ OKC Zoo Ampitheatre
9:15 - 10:30 p.m.
Nature’s Fireworks Firefly Program @
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7 p.m.
Shakespeare in the Park “Scenes from an Execution”
@ the Paseo District
5 6 7
9
Upcoming Events
May 2, 2016
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7:30 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz @ the Civic
Center Music Hall
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10 a.m.
Annual Woodward Elks
Rodeo @ Woodward
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World Snake Day
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7:30 p.m.
The Fiddler on the Roof @ the Civic
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6 - 10 p.m.
FREE Heard on Hurd
Street Festival @
Edmond
8 p.m.
Ghosts of Fort Reno
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27 28 29 30
21
17 18 19 20
7 p.m.
In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to
The Beatles @ Hudiburg Chevrolet Center
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Park, Moore
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shop Hop on Auto Alley @ Automobile
Alley, Downtown OKC
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Fulmer Group Art Exhibition Open
House @ the Buick Building, Downtown
OKC
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Convocation
From the president...
Dear Graduate,
Congratulations on your incredible achievement! Graduating from college is a major life
accomplishment, and you should be proud. It
is even more exciting if you see this as a step
toward great successes in the years ahead. As
you make this move forward, the entire Rose
State College community joins me in celebrating your new beginning.
You are the new generation of Rose State
Raiders. Your class is the first in decades who
will celebrate a graduation ceremony back on
our beautiful campus. You have tasted the
revitalization of our vibrant college, and your
voices played a critical role in shaping the forward momentum of this institution.
Now as you begin these next steps in your
life’s journey, you join extraordinary alumni
who have entered the world with a sense of
purpose – whether that is starting your career
or continuing your studies. I am confident that
the education you have received and your Rose
State College experiences have helped you
grow academically and personally so use both
of those to make a difference.
I hope you will stay connected to the College,
to the professors who have mentored you, and
to the friends with whom you have shared this
time. The relationships you’ve established
during your tenure at Rose State will have
lasting importance.
I am proud to have you as a graduate of
Rose State College, and you will always be a
valued member of the Rose State community.
I am amazed and inspired by your passion for
learning and your commitment to serving others. It has been a privilege to serve you, and I
wish you all the best in the days and years to
come.
Sincerely,
Jeanie Webb
RSC President
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White, Kimball Elizabeth
Wilkerson, Yvonne Marie
Woodyard, Mary A.
Woolverton, Braden
Wright, Steven Ervin
Wylie, Allan
Health Science
Adams, Jennifer Nichole
Adamski, Bradley James
Allen, Codi Amanda Misheal
Alonzo, Tara Marie
Anderson, Melissa Diane
Anderson, Russell Lee
Andrews, Madison Renee
Arndt, Kathryn
Atwell, Venus
Babcock, Debbie
Bagwell, Amber Kaylene
Barnes, April Sue
Becker, Chelsea S.
Bell, Elisabeth Laura
Bernhardt, Hannah Nicole
Berry, Rebekah S.
Billings, Shelynn Kay
Black, Justin Andrew
Black, Kyle Andrew
Blankenship, Mallory A.
Bluhm, Alan Dale H.
Booker, Opal Shannon
Brakhage, Kimberly R.
Brock, Lyssa
Brookshier, Angela Dee
Buckley, Kristopher W.
Cabe, Kevin Wayne
Carte, Heather S.
Casey, Kelly Lee
Castle, Kirsten M.
Cheyne, Katie
Chiaf, Meghan Theresa
Christopher, Anita Michelle
Collier, Cassie Lynn
Conkling, Traci Janell
Cooper, Brenda J.
Cooper, Kristal Anne
Coppinger, Andrew Paul
Covington, Christy L.
Currier, Tiffany Ann
Dalka, Breanna Marie
Davault, Jeffrey A.
Davilla, Riley Cash
Davis, Janette Lela
Deal, Montana M.
Dean, Brook A.
Dejacimo, Lynnette D.
Dodd, Shelby Danielle
Doussette, Jayme B.
Dunigan, Sarah
Durham, Emily
East, Jessica Lynn
Eby, Aaron M.
Edge, Jacqueline Nona
Edwards, Trae Michelle
Ferris, Kattie L.
Finch, Sarah R.
Flatt, Rebecca L.
Followwill, Clay Davis
Freeman, Jessica Mae
Gaskins, Andrea Dea
Gasper, Denise Louise
Gibbs, Tamara Jean
Gleghorn, Jennifer Lea
Green, Brandon Curtis
Grigg, Lea Nicole
Groff, Amber D.
Guerra, Theresa Marie
Hammon, Megan Lynn
Harris, Nathan Anderson
Hatchel, Rebecca Suzanne
Hauser, Tricia Leigh
Hawley, Heather L.
Hiltebeitel, Erica Michelle
Holland, Latisha Renee
Hunt, Samantha Maria
Jackson, Wesley Ray-Alan
Johnson, Jennifer Candace
Jones, Callie Donielle
Jones, Kayla Shayne
Jordan, Kelly Marie
Kamau, Laban
Karani, Hossein
Karani, Saeed
Kelsh, Alysa Kirstin
King, Ariele N.
Lam, Winston
Lamb, Dorothy D.
Landrum, Valerie Jane
Lee, Hye Rim
Lewis, Nicole Yvonne
London, Philana L.
Luevano, Lorena Guadalupe
Madkins, Tenetke
Manek, Jessica M.
Manuel, Laura Eaves
Marere, Daniel J.
Mars, Stephanie Lynn
May, April Dawn
Mazak, Shauna Kathleen
McCoy, Angie Marie
McDermott, Carole M.
McGee, Kellie M.
McMillan, Lindsey Tyne
McSwain, Alexxis M.
Mead, Chelsey J.
Melton, Brandy Lynn
Meskovska, Marta
Miller, Kelsi Daniell
Miller, Marah Elisabeth
Morgan, Jasmine L.
Mozon, Ashlea Nicole
Mwaura, Grace Njeri
Myers, Brianna D.
Ndungu, Mary Wambui
Nguyen, Anh Van
Osmond, Stephanie Denise
Overholt, Karen B.
Padayhag, Mercedita Saraspe
Patterson, Hailey A.
Peltier-Brown, Valarie T.
Phillips, Lindsay G.
Pickle, Shayna R.
Pierce, Morgan Nicole
Potter, Megan Renee
Remesnik, Sandra Ling g
Renz, Micheala Ann
Richardson, Krista Dawn
Robbins, Tracy Renee’
Rodolph, Guy Nicholas
Romee, Dana Lynn
Ross, Hailee Daene’
Rush, Mark Leon
Santiago Rivas, Gabriela Alexandra
Schadegg, Donna Jean
Seal, Jennifer Elizabeth
Sellers, Ashley A.
Severt, Julie A.
Sexton, Megan Rachell
Sharp, Brittany Ann
Sharpe, Sarah Genevieve
Shaw, Kaylee Lynn
Shipley, Megan Ann
Shook, Carla D.
Sims, Amanda M.
Smith, Shamica Lashonda
Spicer, Duangruthai Po
Stankewitz, Sommer Chantele
Stehr, Matthew Karl
Stevenson, Dusty D.
Stewart, Victoria Jane
Stice, Bryon Gerard
Tarver, Kellie Rae
Tatagah, David Mensah
Terry, Amber M.
Thronesberry, Tiffany R.
Trant, Michelle Marie
Tucker, Nathaniel
Walkenhorst, Rachel
Ward, Malinda
Watkins, William Thomas
Wiegner, Jacqueline M.
Williams, Cynthia Kaye
Williams, Shannon E.
Wirstrom, Kasie Nicole
Wisner, Kristan Dawn
Wood, John Thomas
Wood, Tera Necole
Wright, Kourtni
Wynn, Amber L.
Yannu, Elveline Cecile
Zajac, Erin Michelle
Humanities
Anderson, John D.
Armstrong, Braeden Blaine
Avers, Travis Anthony
Babb, Samantha Nicole
Bacon, Bailey Rae
Bailey, Payton Emma
Bannister, Amandra Kayleen
Bates, Stephanie R.
Bayless, Jessica Lynn
Beard, Walter Judson
Bennett, Lindsey Morgan
Benton, Michael A.
Berroth, Ian Arthur
Birdshead, Sonya
Black, Amanda Lee
Blair, Casey Lea
Blansett, Brittany Elizabeth
Bridges, Miranda Elizabeth
Brown, Jennifer Lee
Brown, Karen Elaine
Brown, Kortney Cheyanne
Bryan, Jazmin S.
Burgos, Ethan J.
Burleigh, Jasmine B.
Cabrera Jr, Fermin Rene
Campbell, Timothy
Cannon, Clinton J. H
Carrell, Melinda Dawn
Carrier, Paul E.
Chafin, Shelby Lynn
Champion, Ligeia Lea
Chastain Jr, Thomas C. H
Cherry, Philip
Chinn-Lewis, Lakesha Lerona
Christian, Cade Gunner
Clark, Skyler Todd
Cliburn, Emily
Coachman, Christina Joy
Cobb, Alecia P.
Coldiron, Robert Dean
Cole, Kristin Taylor
Colston, Lauren J.
Cook, Jessica Dawn
Cooksey, Zackery Wade
Cornejo, Danielle Leigh
Cornish, Bryce Boyd
Cornog, Scotty Glenn H
Crandall, Christopher Nathan
Crittenden, Tameka Marie
Crocker, Chasity Tiara H.
Davenport, KayLyn
David, Sydney
Davis, Brandi E.
Davis, Christopher Lee
Davis, Eartha Renee
Davis, Jana Ruth
DeLuna, Claire Elizabeth
Denton, Sarah
Difalco, Nicole Suzanne
Dinh, Kha T.
Donaldson, Madison B.
Dudley, Eric C.
Dudley, Kacee Lorraine
Dugger, John
Dunn, Benjamin Micah
Elliott, Robin Gwyn
Ellison, Thomas Jay
Ellsworth, Janet
Erwin, Christopher R.
Fernandes, Parker
Ferron, Ashley M.
Finley, Latresha D.
Fitzgerald, Glennisa Maxine
Fox, Laura
Fox, Tanner Jon
Futrell, Eric Michael
Garrity, Cassandra K.
Gaskins, William Edward
Gates, Chandler R.
Given, Cody Jay H
Glover, Ashley Mary H
Goff, Gage
Good, Lanora Jo
Gordon, Victoria Elizabeth
Gordonwood, Amelia Elaine
Greeson, Karli Faye
Griffith, Shaylan McKay
Guerra, Theresa Marie
Hale, Gavin Lee
Hamburger, Isaiah Christopher
Hamilton, Nathalie Ann H
Hammer, Justin G.
Hare, Garrett Lawrence
Hawkins, Sierra Rose
Hayes, Jason Kenyatta
Hill, Joel B.
Hite, Sarah Lynn
Holford, Mychael A.
May 2, 2016
Holmes, Nielea K.
Horn, Taylor Marie-Rene
Hunt, Libby A.
Hutchison, Benjamin
Hyland, Timothy Edgar
Jackson, Katrina Marcia
Jennings, Mary Melissa
Johnson, Emily
Johnson, Kacye Taylor
Johnson, Maleah C.
Jonas, Grace Ann
Jones, Christopher Ryan
Jones, Isaac Anthony
Jones, Jasmine R.
Jordan, Tanesia Michelle
Kang, Bok F.
Kardaras, Chandler Renee
Keester, Dylan Lee
Keith Jr, John B. H
Kelley, Alexis C.
Kelley, Patrick Leonard H
Kennedy, Elizabeth Anne
Kilby, Brent Alan
Kong, Nikki Elizabeth
Latham, Emily M.
Lee, Samuel Thomas
Lennox, Mykayla De’Ann
Leppke, Courtney A.
Littlesun, Shelby
Livingston II, William Burton
Lowery, Jordan Edward Devon
Magerus, Holly D.
Mannas, Mary J.
Martin, Janean U.
Martin, Katherine D.
Martin, Kathryn E.
Martin, Stephanie Michelle
Mason, Briana Morningstar
Mason, Lauren Daytona
McCarty, Marissa
McCrea, Kenneth B.
Mcdaniel, Brad M.
McDonnor, Mikaylia Marie
McElfresh, Daniel Eli
McGuire, Vanessa Fabiola
Mckeen, Heather N.
McKenna, Becky G.
McKinney, Joshua Lee H
McManus, Jenna Kaye
McMillan, Kasie Noel
McMillen, Chase
McMurray, Corynn Elizabeth
McNew, Kyle J.
Meyer, Rene Sari
Meyers, Alaric Kepler
Miller, Kayla M.
Monlux, David Joshua
Montgomery, Candace Devonm
Moore, Brady Dawn
Moreno, Alfredo
Munoz, Joanna Dominque
Murphy, Caitlin Louise
O’Malley, Genavieve M.
Olds III, William Van
Parkinson, Emily Sue
Paules, Jenna Marie
Payne, Brooklynn McKenzie
Payne, Kejuan Elliott
Pearce, Taylor Alyssa
Pennington, Walter E.
Peterson, Rachel Elaine
Phillips, Joshua David H.
Phillips, Taylor Joanne
Poolaw, Alfred Timothy
Pruitt, Derrick
Queri, Bryce Matthew
Rau, Cassandra LeeAnn
Reamey, Kevin Allen
Red, Kenya LeeAnn
Reed, Brad E.
Reed, Dawn E.
Reeves, Zachary Jerrod
Renz, Micheala Ann
Rhoads, Cathlyn Janel
Rich, Caleb Hunter
Ridinger, Rodger J.
Roberts, Raymond M.
Robinson, Lisa Anne
Rodgers, Coco Chanel
Rogers, Ashley Kiara H
Rosillo, Tatiana Angelica
Rutledge, Mariah Danielle
Ryder, Chelsey Simone
Salas, Christian Alexander
Sams, Audrey Ann
Schlemmer-Williams, Savannah
M.
Seliga, Joseph Ryan
Sexton, Nancy E.
Sikes, Harrison Troy
Simpson, Ashley Renee
Smith, Carly A.
Smith, Ontwane M.
Snyder, Keith Lee
Stafford, Amber Leann
Stanley, Jeremy Neal
Suddath, Jacob Aaron
Syrus, Jasmine Kierra
Tabak, Christian Simon Peter
Wallace
Tadlock, Peyton Hunter
Tate, Jillian E.
Terronez, Suzanne M.
Thomas, Kimberly Alyssa
Thresher, Benjamin Tyler
Trevino, Melissa Jena
Unsell, Lindsi M.
Vanderlinden-Redenbau, Amber
Lee
Vaughn, Kolt
Vaughn, Michaela Rae
Ventress, Kaitlyn Elizabeth
Walker, Taylor P.
Wall, Jazzmen Alana
Ward, Callie A.
Warner, Hunter D.
Watkins, Jessica Leigh
Watkins, William Thomas
Watson, Sierra Dawn
Watson, Tachanicia Michelle
Webb, Patrick Wayne
Weger, Vanessa Lynn
Wells, Dylan
West, Jeff Scott
Wheeler II, Don W.
Wilson, Courtney Richelle
Wilson, Trevor Antho
Wimer, Chad Aaron
Wolf, Kenneth Clifford
Woodfork, Tiana Traniece
Social Sciences
Abad, Malia Ashley
Abell, Robin Leigh
May 2, 2016
Aidoo, Grace Abrah
Aiman, James Richard
Alato, Alicia
Alexander, David Lenn
Allen, Anterria Lashae
Anderson, John D.
Anderson, Pamela Dawn
Anderson, Ryan Scott
Antone, Jasmine Synthia
Armstrong, Braeden Blaine
Ashby, Amber
Attey, Charles Yebuah
Avers, Travis Anthony
Babb, Samantha Nicole
Bacon, Bailey Rae
Bailey, Matthew Charles
Bailey, Payton Emma
Baker, Priscilla
Banister, Lorri Le
Bannister, Amandra Kayleen
Barkley, Caitlin R.
Barnes, Ronald Gary
Barnett, Breanna Lynn
Barrett, Dennis Aaron
Bates, Stephanie R.
Batt, Jennifer Michelle
Battles, Joshua Lee
Batts, Callie Rachelle
Baumgardner, Cecilia Marie
Bayless, Jessica Lynn
Beard, Walter Judson
Beavin, Danielle Elizabeth
Bebout, Amanda G.
Bell, Erik Ray
Bennett, Lindsey Morgan
Benton, Jessica Lynn
Benton, Michael A.
Berroth, Ian Arthur
Berry, Joshua J.
Biehl, Debra Ann
Birdshead, Sonya
Black, Amanda Lee
Blair, Casey Lea
Blansett, Brittany Elizabeth
Bonar II, Edward Lynd
Bowen, Tiffany Jekara
Bower, Kathleen Laurel
Boykin, James Micheal
Bradford, Bradley Alexander
Bradford, Christopher L.
Branson, Cheyenne Autumn
Bridges, Miranda Elizabeth
Briggs, Brandy Michelle
Briscoe, Mark K.
Brown, Jason Norman
Brown, Jennifer Lee
Brown, Karen Elaine
Brown, Kortney Cheyanne
Bryan, Jazmin S.
Burgos, Ethan J.
Burleigh, Jasmine B.
Butler, Niah Shiana Dawn
Cabrera Jr, Fermin Rene
Campbell, Jessica Brooke
Campbell, Timothy
Cannon, Clinton J. H
Cardone, Lindsey Taylor
Carrell, Melinda Dawn
Carrier, Paul E.
Carter, Uriah Thomas
Chafin, Shelby Lynn
Chambers, Emily Marie
Champion, Ligeia Lea
Chastain Jr, Thomas C. H
Chau, Luan Si
Checorski, Cayla
Cheong, Stephanie Marie
Cherry, Philip
Childress, Carrie Stephanie
Chinn-Lewis, Lakesha Lerona
Christian, Cade Gunner
Clark, Charmane S.
Clark, Skyler Todd
Cliburn, Emily
Clipper, Kqumae Lashae
Clymer, Stephanie Nicole
Coachman, Christina Joy
Cobb, Alecia P.
Colbert, Cora Kay
Colbert, Tanisha L.
Coldiron, Robert Dean
Cole, Kristin Taylor
Colston, Lauren J.
Cook, Catrice Deann
Cook, Jessica Dawn
Cooksey, Zackery Wade
Coon, Tyler M.
Copeland, Ashlee Nicole
Cornejo, Danielle Leigh
Cornog, Scotty Glenn H
Cosper, Rikki Ashley
Cotto-Robles, Veronica
Cox, Amy Veronica
Coyner, Joseph Don
Crandall, Christopher Nathan
Crosby, Hillary Diane
Crouch, Tiffany Diane
Cummings, Courtney
Cursh, Shanika Renee
Daniels, Bryce L.
Davenport, Jonathan W.
Davenport, KayLyn
David, Sydney
Davis, Brandi E.
Davis, Christopher Lee
Davis, Eartha Renee
Davis, Jana Ruth
Davis, Lucas J.
Deerinwater, Brandi Danielle
DeLuna, Claire Elizabeth
Denton, Sarah
Deshazo, Brian Paul
Difalco, Nicole Suzanne
Dinh, Brittany Thi
Dinh, Kha T.
Dodge, Danyia Elaine
Donaldson, Madison B.
Douglas, Darryl Keith H
Douglas, David Scott
Dumanas, Jessamine C.
Dunn, Alejandra Nicole
Dunn, Benjamin Micah
Earnest, Mikayla Diane
Eason, Landon
Eberlein, Eric H
Eldridge, Kyla Dawn
Elliott, Shelby R.
Ellison, Thomas Jay
Ellsworth, Janet
Esquivel, Hussein Iram
Etheridge, David Reuzell
Evans, Breggitta
Evans, Erin Rae
Fannin, Stephanie Lee
Fay, Leah Dawn
Ferencz, Ashleigh Gabrielle
Fitzgerald, Glennisa Maxine
Fleeks, Kenyatta Sharrika
Fleming, Paige Ariel
Fleming, Tianna Michelle
Fletcher, Adrian M.
Fletcher, Cherlanda Denise
Fox, Debi K.
Franklin Jr, Roger Eugene
Freeman, Felecia Karen
Fuller, Christopher Lee
Fuller, Robin A.
Funston, Barbara
Futrell, Eric Michael
Gaddis, Victoria A.
Gardner, Ryan Nicholas
Garrity, Cassandra K.
Gay, DaeSean Donyale
Gaylor, Gale D.
Georgia, Amy K.
Ghan, David Alexander
Gibson, Cara Elizabeth
Giddens, Breeanna Dionne
Gillion, Cynthia Jean
Golden, Brandon Michael
Gonzales, Kristina Casandra F.
Good, Kalyn E.
Goodall, Jennifer Lynn
Goodman, Aaronya Lee
Goodson, Dustin G.
Gorska, Jolanta
Goudy, Kaitlyn Brylee
Graves, Patricia Marie
Griffin, Krissy
Grooms, Sarah July
Gullo, Annie S.
Guyer, Jillian E.
Hain, Mario Antwain
Hall, Kaitlynn Olivia
Harder, Jessica J.
Hardesty, Tanya Marie
Hardin, Tara D.
Harding, Robert Evan
Harris, Lavette A.
Harris, Nicole Marie
Hart, Lorrie Dawn
Hartman, Christopher William
Hawthorne, Lisa Marie
Heath, Nichole Lee
Hefflefinger, Karina Maria
Heim, Jennifer
Heitzinger, Austin Patrick
Henderson, Joseph L.
Hendricks, Selwyn
Henry, Lance M.
Herron, Ashley Nichole
Hill, Freda Delorse Hill, Misty Michelle
Hill, Zachary T.
Hinds, Alex
Hollingsworth, Daniel Maurice
Holmes, Brenda Faye
Holt, Kandis C.
Hubbs, Damon Wade
Huddleston, Stacy Lou
Huffman, Gayla E.
Humphrey, Tayler Marie
Ipaye, Said Abiodun
Jahansouz, Chelsie Sherene
Johnson, Jeffrey Raymond
Johnson, Jennifer L.
Johnson, Lindsey Marie
Johnson, Maleah C.
Jonas, Grace Ann
Jones, Charles Junior
Jones, Christopher Ryan
Jones, Isaac Anthony
Jones, Jasmine R.
Jordan, Tanesia Michelle
Jordan, Tiana Allegra
Juarez, Yvonne Jeanette
Kaney-Smith, Beverly AnnaLisa
Keck, Audrey Ann
Keenum, Desirae Mae
Keith Jr, John B. H
Kent, Andrea
Kerr, Nancy Marie
King, Kyle L.
Knippel, Courtney Nicole
Knopes, Amanda Gayle
Koonce, Nicole M.
Lacey, Erica Louise
Lachance, Lindsey N.
Lambeth, Michaela S.
Landes, Brooke R.
Landrum, Valerie Jane
Lang, Freda Ann
Larimore Jr, Dale Wayne
Larkins, Summer Nicole
Larsen, Ashley Jean
Leblanc, Reletta Michell
Leckie, Danielle Elizabeth
Lee, Jessica V.
Leka, Suzi J.
Lennox, Mykayla De’Ann
Lewis, Tiara M.
Lindsey, Abby Loree
Litman, Jesse
Logsdon, Cynthia D.
Long, Stephanie C.
Lopez, Brittany Marie
Lopez, Paulina Isabel
Lowe, Lorene Elle
Luker, Brittany Nicole
Lyday, Necessittee Taylor
Lyon, Joel
MacDonald, Leann
Macfarlane, Rylee Ann
Madding, Renee Carsill Major, Kimberly Renee
Malherbe, Mitchell Ryan
Martinez, Aisha
Martinez, Felix
Martinez, Karina
Martinez, Lori Ann
Matlock, Jacala R.
Matthews-Tendle, Lakeisha L.
Mayden, Danielle
McClendon, Byron
McClung, Lucas James
McConville, Hyacinth
McCormick, Joseph
McCrea, Kenneth B.
McCullough, Angela Laurie
McGuire, Kayla R.
McKinney, Chelce K.
McKnight, Keanna
McMillan, Bradley E.
Miller, Alexander Lee
Miller, Kayla M.
Mitchell, Brenda Priscilla
Mitchell, Celeste Octavia
Molden, Monica Marie
Convocation
Montgomery, Jona Ann
Moore, Christy L.
Moore, Daniel M.
Moore, Lexi Danielle
Morris, Atoya D.
Morris, Emily Dawn
Morris, Malegra Lequita
Morris, Shameka Lasha
Mullens, Craig N.
Muller, Christina Ann
Mullooly, Mary-Kate
Mundy, Katelin Michelle
Murdaugh, Zachary Dewayne
Murdock, Joshua Lee
Myers, Andrea Ann
Nedrow, Rachel
Newby, Lisa G.
Nichols, Brandi Nacole
Nichols, Kayla Marie
Nichols, Mark A.
Nichols, Ryan Kristopher
Nicholson, Ramona Lashauna
Niederstadt, Angela Mareen
Norton, Cynthia Leo
O’Gwynn, Amy Kyoko
O’Malley, Genavieve M.
Ola, Samantha C.
Overton, Tori A.
Pallotta, Nicholas Joseph
Partin, Toni
Patten, Michael E.
Peck, Matthew Todd
Pelt, Tuesdae Pennon, Achton Jo’de
Perez Flores, Luis Eduardo
Perkey, Alyssa
Perks, Amanda LaCole
Perry, Starrika Renee
Peters, Kaisha J.
Petty, Jesica Ann
Pham, Alexandria Pauline
Phillips, Jan C.
Phillips, Jennifer Marie
Pickett, Kevin Lee
Pierce, Leighann
Pittman, Kendall Levon
Plummer, Britainy N.
Porter, Esther Lynn
Pritchard, Jason Levi
Pulver, Rachel Erin
Pulver, Samantha C.
Rainge, Fanchon Frannette
Ramirez, Jessica D.
Randle, Bradley Maurice
Ranft, Jan Marie
Ranjel, Christy Marie
Ray, Courtney Lynn
Raygoza, Evelyn Karina
Reaves, Blake Edward
Redding, Veronica Leigh
Redmon, Suzanne Lynn
Reece, Charmetra D.
Reece, Danielle Marie
Reese, Tammy Lynn
Revelette, Brandi D.
Reynolds, Dorothy Allene
Reynolds, Zachary Thomas
Richard, Deangelio Marquis
Richardson, Marissa C.
Roberts, Aspen Kylee
Roberts, Kim Denise
Rule, Bradley Joe
Russell, Rachel Elizabeth
Salazar, Elizabeth Susana
Samuels, Jaide Jalesta
Sanchez-Duarte, Mayan
Sarosy, Allyson Kay
Schira, Rhiannon Nicole
Schroeder, Scott James
Scott, Galen W.
Scott, Steven R.
Scyffore, Tommy J.
Selinger, David A.
Shaefer, Makenna Jean
Shahan, Sherri R.
Sharp, Tammie M.
Sharp, Tony Jarrod
Shattuck, Mason Taylor
Shaw, Tra-Von
Shumway, Carrie Selena
Simms, Daleana L.
Simo, Quinta Mangwi
Simpson, Lakeisha Deneice
Sipes, Jessica Lynn
Slaughter, Celia L.
Smith, Desirey Louise
Smith, Dillion Lee
Smith, Jane Etta
Smith, Kyra S.
Smith, Timothy Jaron
Soliz, Celina
Sordahl, Amy R.
Soward, Joshua
Spangler, Stacie L.
Spurling, Taylor Ann
Stamps, Kaitlynn Elizabeth
Stanbrough, Jordan Nicole
Stanfield, Lisa Deshay
Starks, Diana
States, Ronda Lynn
Stephens, Breanna Hope
Stevens, Alliceda Shuntae
Stevens, Ashley Taylor
Stevenson, Linda Michelle
Stinson, Ashley Lynette
Stoner, Deonna
Storer, David Patrick
Strickland, Alycia
Strunk, Jennifer Marie
Stuart, Brittany L.
Styers, Sarah Anne
Sumpter, Elizabeth Daleigh Rae
Tabak, Elizabeth Kaylaen Lee
Jennifer
Taylor, Tiffany Leah
Thomas, Allona Gabrielle
Thomas, Eric Lee
Thomas, James Richard
Thompson, Ricki Lee
Tillis, Avaire D.
Tillis, Ebony Danielle
Timme, Nicholas A.
Tippett, Christina Rene Townsend, Kenda Ann
Treadway, Grace Renee
Trotter, Mary-Ashley Diane
Tubbs, Cierra Nicole
Tucker, Charlotte Anne
Uson, Veronica A.
Valadez, Freddy
Veeraprame, Ceres C.
Vickers, Markus Darwyne
Von Busch, Nicholas K.
Walker, Raven SaVonne
Walker, Tiffany J.
Wallace, Jennifer A.
Watts, Gina Diana
Way, Yasmine Natasha
Weber, Zachary Taylor
Weldon, Kaitlyn Corbyn
Wesselhoft, John Daniel
White, Candice Deshae
White, Michael Allen
Whitney, Courtney Brooke
Whittington, Jeffrey Ray
Whittington, Robert Dillard
Wilburn, Katie Marie
Williams, Daniel Cecil Edward
Williamson, Deidre Diane
Williamson, Nicole D.
Wilson, Carl Anthony
Wingfield, Jarrett Lee
Winters, Mindy A.
Wolf, Brenda L.
Wolfe, Colleen Marie
Woltmann, William Walter
Wood, Leslie Ann
Wood, Madison Paige
Wright, Justin G.
Wyatt, Kendal Gail
Yeary, Kristen A.
Young, Rosa Lanette
Young, Tamie Dea
Zermeno, Aspen
From the student
senate president ...
15
Fellow Students,
With the stress of finals on the horizon, I
want to congratulate each of you on what you
have accomplished this school year. For some
of us, this will be our last year at Rose State
before we move on and further our careers. For
others, this is only the beginning.
Regardless of where you are on this journey, the important thing to remember is that
you are bettering yourself. Education is what
propels you forward in this journey, and gives
you an opportunity to achieve more than you
can imagine.
So whether you are a concurrent student, a
freshman or a graduating sophomore, remember the value of education and use it to motivate yourself to achieve greatness. In all labor
there is profit, and so will be the case here
during your time at Rose State.
Good luck on finals, and congratulations to
the graduating class of 2016!
David Magar
Rose State College Student Senate President
16
Across
1. Luxurious
5. Decorative bedroom item
9. As such
14. Morales of “Jericho”
15. Improbable
16. Without stopping
17. What a party crasher may get
20. French room
21. Signifies
22. Nuggets’ org.
23. Air traveler’s concern, briefly
25. Mil. group that “teaches you to lead”
27. 19th-/20th-century South African
conflicts
33. “Stupid me!”
34. Unlikely prom king
35. Chocolate-covered caramel treats
38. Starting from
40. Event with arguments
43. Habit
44. NFL’s winningest coach
46. In the way indicated
48. Support
49. Horror movie characters
53. Jog
54. Petty with hits
55. Shindigs
58. Occupied
61. Shows of crowd approval
65. Film score component, and a hint to
words hidden in 17-, 27- and 49. Across
68. “Sweeney __ the Nightingales”: Eliot
poem
69. Newbie
70. Italian meat sauce
May 2, 2016
Entertainment
71. Do not disturb
72. Promote
73. Inbox clogger
Down
1. Lats relatives
2. Workplace welfare agcy.
3. Caravel mover
4. Jewish campus organization
5. Mess of a place
6. Hurt
7. Out of the wind
8. Celtics coach before Rick Pitino
9. Lady Gaga, for one
10. Tolkien forest creature
11. Trigger guide
12. Uppity type
13. “Giant” author Ferber
18. Give away
19. Sufficient, to Shakespeare
24. Provide the bank layout to, say
26. Brag
27. Court figs.
28. Snack
29. Horror movie character
30. Hockey legend
31. Polishes in publishing
32. Memorial __ Kettering: NYC hospital
36. Sleep __
37. EPA issuances
39. Uninspired
41. Tuna type
42. Unbridled desire
45. Shorten
47. Assault
50. First-rate
51. Double exposures?
52. Affairs of the heart
55. Dashboard feature
56. “I’ll pay”
57. 2013 Wimbledon champ Andy
Murray, e.g.
59. Eye problem
60. Title outranking viscount
62. Memo letters
63. Capital west of Moscow
64. Bathtub buildup
66. Bach’s “Mass __ Minor”
67. Texter’s “What a riot!”
38. Youngest March sister
39. Sent away
42. Make a selection
43. “I’ve got this one”
45. Wax on an envelope, say
46. Robert of “The Sopranos”
47. ADEHLNRTUY
51. Structural opening?
52. Angler’s prize
53. Lack of continuity
55. Old painting sites
58. More pinlike?
62. ILST ... and each of three other
puzzle clues
65. Not hold one’s peace
66. Domain
67. Of few words
68. Game that may involve complicated
shots
69. Mediterranean feeder
70. Three-layer treats
28. Advanced tests
29. “What light through yonder window breaks?” speaker
30. Other side of “We Can Work It Out”
31. Like Jameson whiskey
32. Long time ending?
33. Heist, say
34. Contest form
39. “Magic Mike” feature
40. “ ... on the sand, / __ sunk, a shattered visage lies”: “Ozymandias”
41. Paige of British musical theatre
44. Map feature with an elev.
46. Asthma sufferer’s relief
48. Boring
49. Ale seller
50. No longer bothered by
53. Severe wound
54. Dinner for Spot
56. Little case
57. Window frame part
59. Weary
60. Canadian gas brand
61. GPS info
63. Is down with
64. Zipper opening
Down
1. They’re bought and soled
6. Educational foundation
10. Lowest part
15. Make like a tree, facetiously
16. “Uh-huh”
17. Butyl acetate, e.g.
18. AAEGIMRR
21. Balkan region
22. Wild period
23. Edible tuber
24. __ Plantation, site of the world’s lar.
est maze
26. Sun Valley locale
28. AACDEINNV
35. Sea sound
36. One of Suetonius’ “Twelve Caesars”
37. Actor Hawke
Last Issue’s Answers
Across
1. Thick mass
2. Rescuer, often
3. Marine propulsion aids
4. Heavyweight champ between Buster
and Riddick
5. __ citizen
6. Mate’s affirmative
7. Garden spots
8. Like-minded group
9. Islamic law
10. Mourning
11. “Take me __ am”
12. Wait for help, perhaps too long
13. Genesis creator
14. Home of Utah Valley University
19. Lead ore
20. Comedian Foxx
25. First place?
27. Porkpie, for one