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To comment on stories, or to access the latest news, features, multimedia, IONEER online exclusives and MAY 6, 2011 WWW.OCCC.EDU/PIONEER COVERING OCCC SINCE 1978 updates, visit P occc.edu/pioneer. Interlibrary loan Celebrating culture available to all EDITORIAL OCCC students PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL NOT Books, magazines and DVDs QUALIFIED can be borrowed from any Editor Joey Stipek library in the system says Donald Trump’s credentials should disquailify him as ASPEN SHIELD presidential material. News Writing Student Read what he has to say. hat can students do when the college OPINION, p. 2 Wlibrary doesn’t have the materials they need to write a research paper or com- plete a project? CAMPUS LIFE Use the Interlibrary Loan system to get the GRADUATES’ information from another library that has it, NAMES LISTED said Reference Librarian Rachel Butler. Are you graduating this Interlibrary Loan is a system where OCCC month? Check inside agrees to loan books, magazine articles, and for your name and a list DVDs to other libraries, and other libraries of fellow students who return the favor, Butler said. will be taking the stage with you. Check out the Students and staff are able to use the Inter- downtown maps for the library Loan database for class or personal best place to park at interest. “We don’t care,” she said. “We can commencement. get all sorts of things for students and staff.” The school processes about 2,000 to 3,000 NEWS, p. 6 & 7 loans a year. This may seem like a lot, but not when compared to some of the bigger col- RECREATION leges, like the University of Oklahoma, that BASKETBALL make about 40,000 loans a year. LEAGUE “We lend out more than we borrow even ONGOING though we are a smaller school,” Butler said. Interlibrary Loan is a useful tool for stu- Rachel Morrison/Pioneer Thursday night Heather Arnett performs a traditional Mexican dance during the International men’s basketball dents but many are unaware of this program. Student Association’s Cultural Food Fair April 28. Dishes from many of the countries league is in full swing See LOAN page 9 at OCCC. Look represented at OCCC highlighted the event. inside to see what it’s all about. The league is open to SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM DAVE LOPEZ TO SPEAK AT 2011 COMMENCEMENT anyone. SPORTS, p. 8 Former regent to deliver keynote speech to grads
CAMPUS LIFE MORGAN BEARD the Cox Convention Center, located at 1 say to the graduates during his speech. Staff Writer Myriad Gardens, after hearing Lopez speak. “I usually wait until the weekend before STUDENT [email protected] “It’s an honor to be able to share such an a speech to get it ready,” he said. WORKERS important moment with the graduates and However, Lopez said, he does know the WANTED klahoma state Secretary of Com- their families,” Lopez said. students’ future is a key point to emphasize The Communications merce and Tourism Dave Lopez President Paul Sechrist acknowledges in the speech. Lab has a few O will provide words of wisdom for depart- what the commencement ceremony will “I anticipate the focus will be on the op- openings for student workers. See what ing OCCC students in his role as keynote mean to everyone involved. portunities and obligations ahead for the the qualifications are speaker for the 2011 commencement. Until “The annual commencement ceremony graduates.” and how to apply. just recently, Lopez served as an OCCC is the single most important celebration of Sechrist said Lopez is a perfect choice for regent. the college,” Sechrist said. COMMUNITY, p. 10 Students will cross the stage May 13 at Lopez said he doesn’t yet know what he’ll See LOPEZ page 9 2 • MAY 6, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OPINION
EDITORIAL | Presidential hopeful questions the validity of Obama’s birth certificate Donald Trump barking up wrong tree Gary Busey isn’t the only one on the television wearing shut-ins of society who believe our current show “Apprentice” who has completely lost his mind. commander-in-chief wasn’t born here. In his continual quest to extend his 15 minutes Then again, it’s easy to convince a group that would of fame by a few seconds, Donald Trump — who trip over itself if it could find a way to nominate is pushing for the Republican the most visible Republican, Austrian-born Arnold nomination for president in Schwarzenegger, aka the Terminator, to the highest 2012 — has questioned the office in the land. authenticity of President Barack There is an old saying that you should not throw Obama’s birth certificate. stones at glass houses. This is not the first time a pres- Let’s look at the facts. ident has had the authenticity of Trump hasn’t voted in any election since 1989 his birth certificate questioned. according to NY1.com, and has a history of failures New York attorney Arthur P. that can be uncovered in numerous places online. Hinman questioned the validity Media reports show Trump has neglected to meet of Republican President Chester loan payments, at one point had a $900 million debt, Joey stipek A. Arthur’s birthplace in 1880, filed for bankruptcy and, in the ’80s, helped send the claiming Arthur was born in United States Football League circling down the drain Ireland. When the story failed due to his rampant mismanagement. to take root, Hinman then tried I could go on and on. However, there is not enough Mark Parisi/offthemark.com to claim Arthur was from Canada. space in this 12-page newspaper to list or mention History has a funny way of repeating itself. all the ways Donald Trump has screwed up in life. in to all the racists, anti-Semites, and hatemongers, New York mogul Trump, buoyed by a quest to While I applaud President Obama for finally put- and certainly not to a failure like Donald Trump. cover the White House with cheap gold plating and ting to rest all the inane controversy by showing the —Joey Stipek exposed brick, is leading the unwashed, tin-foil hat- world his birth certificate, he should not have given Editor
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REVIEWS | Mindless Behavior anything but mindless Tweeny band delivers on adult level With almost every and is what young people Q: When can a student apply for graduation? tween kid wanting to be need to hear. a superstar, four 13-year- The group teamed up A: It is recommended a student apply for old boys wearing flashy with famed hip-hop Pro- graduation after they have completed 45 hours. clothes, and dancing ducer Polow Da Don for —Barbara Gowdy and bucking around on their song “I Love You.” Graduation Servics Director stage, hoping to be the Unfortunately, Mind- next big thing is not an less Behavior’s complete Q: Is there a new way to start a club? uncommon sight to see album has not been these days. released yet, but there A: A club can be started with just 10 interested Comprised of four are a few of the tracks members and two sponsors. You can get a form talented little dudes Ray available on iTunes and from Student Life. Ray, Prodigy, Princeton, CD Universe that would —Karlen Grayson and Roc Royal, Mindless be a good investment. Student Clubs and Organizations Behavior is bringing back Or, for the cheapskates, Assistant a lost art to the world just log on to YouTube of music and entertain- to get your Mindless Q: Who is eligible for the honors program? ment. Behavior on! Mindless Behavior ef- famous hit song “My played in the club or at a Mindless Behavior has A: Anyone with a 3.5 GPA or a cumulative fortlessly blends superb Girl” is mind blowing and major chill session. several live performances score of 22 on the ACT is eligible. dancing abilities with is more than overly hyper With so many of the from different venues —Nina Smith serious musical talent kids dancing around, songs today being put out posted online and these English Professor and are sure to be the attempting to sing to by people who are only young tenders actually next big thing. synthesizers and flashing interested in booty calls, put on a damn good Q: When is book buyback? With already a large lights. it is refreshing to hear show. and growing fan base, They even team up with about real love — even if I’m sure this CD will A: Book buyback will be from May 9 to 16. MB believes in giving R&B sexy sensation Ciara it is sung by young pups. be a hit. —Brenda Reinke more-than-eager fans a for the remix to “My Girl.” The song “Number Rating: A+ Bookstore Director hot show. “Ms. Right” is a beau- One Girl” is a club song —Christy Johnson The video to their now tiful song which can be but lyrically a love ballad Staff Writer Q: Why doesn’t OCCC offer real sports?
A: OCCC is almost purely academically REVIEWS | Writer describes food as a ‘cacophony of awesome’ driven. Intramurals are the closest that the college offers, and it is a student activity. International food fair taste bud treat —Eric watson I went to the Interna- ers full of lumpia, which Recreation and Sports Specialist tional Food Fair April 28 is like a spring roll with and the only way I can more meat in it. The pork Q: What are the benefits of being in a student explain what I encoun- was incredible, which is club? tered was an explosion strange, because I don’t of exotic food, colors, and like pork. The turkey was A: Student clubs provide outreach so music. It was a cacophony great as well. students can get together outside of classes, of awesome. The Vietnamese spring to provide the framework for social get- The tuna stuffed jala- rolls were a lot like Asian togethers. It’s very rewarding. pénos were sweet and tamales, but a little gum- —Mike Wormley delicious, with only a my. Kind of like a meaty Student Life Student Worker Rachel Morrison/Pioneer hint of spice. One of the Pastel tres leches — three milk cake gummy bear. It was an vendors even admitted to interesting experience, There were traditional got to talk with people crying because one of the special dish that is used dish called shi zi tou, but it was really hard to ethnic dances, various about their home coun- dishes reminded them of to make it, which is very which was essentially a unwrap. people wearing outfits tries. their mother’s cooking. large. pork meatball soup with There were several des- from their native coun- It was a valuable learn- The Moroccan cous- The Chinese green cabbage and a heavy serts as well. The pastel tries, and cheerful music. ing experience, and it cous was great. The pro- beans were tender and broth that reminded tres leches, or three milk, The Mexican dances makes me want to go visit cess of making couscous very good, and I don’t me of ragout, a French- cake was moist and sweet, were a whirlwind of black other countries to experi- is very group oriented. even eat my mother’s Canadian meatball stew. though it soaked my cloth and flying legs. It ence what they grew up You cannot eat it alone, green beans without be- The meat was tender and napkin through. was beautiful, and I en- with. Especially the food. according to them. It has ing made to. That says juicy, and the vegetables Enough about the food joyed it immensely. Rating: A+ to be eaten with friends a lot. went very nicely with it. though. It’s making my Overall, I had a lot of —Robert Bolton or family. There’s even a There was a Chinese They had two contain- mouth water, and I’m full. fun, ate good food, and Staff Writer 4 • MAY 6, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER Prof’s varied life offers many lessons SEAN TOLBERT long ambition. goals,” he said, “to finally find least in terms of what we actu- job. News Writing Student “Teaching and writing have the native language each of us ally mean, makes communica- “Know what you’re talking been my life goals since before carries. tion possible and creates space about. For anyone interested in I could articulate them,” he “For me it was philoso- for appreciation and respect of “I hate reading religion sto- the commonalities that lie be- said. “I wrote for the school phy. For others it’s math. The ‘the other,’ even as I disagree ries wherein it’s apparent a tween the subjects of religion, paper in high school, and beauty of a liberal education with their metaphysics. It’s journalist doesn’t know an mythology, and a good glass of even then I was doing an is that you try tons of stuff ‘til better to argue constructively Episcopalian from a Bud- wine, look no further than ad- eclectic mix of sports, satire, something resonates in you than fight.” dhist,” Horton said. junct Professor Greg Horton. poetry, fiction, and news. I like a verbal epiphany: ‘this is There are distinct parallels “Writing is a relationship A former pastor and 2005 love words.” what I want to do.’ To be part of thought in Horton’s own between writer, editor, and graduate of Southern Naza- Horton began writing pro- of that process, as a writer and writings—whether the topic copy editor. rene University, Horton began fessionally in 1990. Yet, like a teacher, is the joy of my life.” be religion or the differences Always remember that your teaching at OCCC in 2006. many people, his life has had Horton attempts to guide in the wines he is surveying. livelihood depends upon the As an adjunct professor he its share of change. college students in discuss- Horton admits he is incapable goodwill of someone who has taught mythology, ethics, “A graduate degree in phi- ing the varying principles of of picking a solid favorite. has 97 things a week to worry comparative religions, and losophy often serves to make mythology and religion by “Asking a wine enthusiast about, in addition to you. English composition. clear what was previously un- giving them an understanding what their favorite wine is,” “Don’t be someone [your As a freelance writer and clear in terms of which ques- of the people who are directly he said, “is like asking some- editor] worries about. Meet journalist, Horton has pub- tions to ask and which answers involved. one what their favorite movie deadlines, over deliver, be lished about 500 articles in a to disbelieve,” he said. “We spend a great deal of is — there are far too many to thorough, do your own fact number of publications and For many college students time clarifying language,” he choose, but anyone who enjoys checking, and learn to write has been a regular contribu- who may feel unsure as to what said. wine will tell you that people in Standard English.” tor and wine reviewer for the they really want out of college “We spend a good bit of our who love wine love variety.” Horton contributes regu- Oklahoma Gazette. or life in general, Horton is lives using words and phrases, For the student who wants larly to The Oklahoma Gazette For Horton, the ability to encouraging. especially religious ones, that to enter the world of journal- and posts to his blog “The combine these specialties has “I think education can lead we’ve never bothered to define. ism, Horton is rife with advice Parish” at http://theparish. been the realization of a life- someone into their own life “Defining those words, at that may help them secure a typepad.com. Consequences of drunk driving last long time HOLLY DAVIS WALKER their passengers, pedestrians Community Writer and drivers and passengers of The risk of death for a highly Tips For Drinking [email protected] other cars sharing the road. intoxicated driver increases by 385 Responsibly Hanson said the risk of death percent when compared to a driver with Drunk driving awareness for a highly intoxicated driver “ zero blood-alcohol content.” Volunteer to be a month which just wrapped up increases by 385 percent when designated driver. in April, serves as a reminder compared to a driver with a —David J. Hanson New York State University Professor that it’s never a good idea to zero blood-alcohol content. Remember to always use drink and drive. In Oklahoma, there were a safety belt. Those who do could face 4,972 alcohol related acci- serious consequences, said dents in 2009, according to Repeat offenders also are said. Never let friends drive Oklahoma City police officer Oklahoma Highway Safety required to pay for the instal- For drivers under 21, anyone drunk. Cody Koelsch. Office statistics. Of these, 190 lation of an ignition interlock with a BAC over .02 is charged Being arrested is one of those were fatal. device, Koelsch said. This de- with a DUI. Know your limit. consequences. On a first offense, a person’s vice tests a driver’s alcohol level The Oklahoma City Police More than 1.4 million arrests license is usually suspended before the vehicle will start. Department has the Alcohol Eat food while drinking. were made in 2009 of people for 90 days, dependent on how Koelsch said even a trace Safety and Prevention program driving under the influence high the blood alcohol content detection of alcohol will dis- to help prevent drunk driving, Beware of unfamiliar of alcohol, according to the is, Koelsch said. able the vehicle for six hours. Koelsch said. drinks. Fruity flavors may Center of Disease Control and If an offender tests above .15, The device costs about $500 “Thursday through Saturday mask alcohol in taste. Prevention website. he or she is also required to at- to install. night, off-duty police officers Nearly 11,000 people died in tend mandated Victim Impact If a driver refuses to take a are brought in for aggressive Be aware of public alcohol-related crashes. This classes, where they speak with test to determine blood alcohol DUI enforcement,” he said. transportation options. accounts for nearly 32 percent victims of drunk driving and level or tests above a .08, which The program is funded by of all traffic accidents in 2009, their families. is the legal standard at which a federal grant and typically Ask a bartender if you according to the CDC. Second and third offenses impairment occurs, the license runs during the hours of 9 p.m. need help calling a cab. According to www.potsdam. are considered felonies and is automatically revoked and to 4 a.m. com, a website written by Da- can lead to up to 10 years of the driver is taken to jail. “On-duty officers call the Drink within walking vid J. Hanson of State Univer- prison time. A BAC between .05 and .07 off-duty officers to complete distance of your final sity of New York, drunk driving Licenses also are suspended is considered driving while the arrests. A DUI arrest typi- destination for the is dangerous, not only to the for longer periods, up to three impaired (DWI) and carries cally takes about four hours,” evening. drivers themselves, but also to years for a third offense, he said. similar consequences, Koelsch Koelsch said. PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER MAY 6, 2011 • 5
‘SOUL ON FIRE’ TELLS STORY OF ONE WOMAN’S STRUGGLE WITH ABUSE Playwright professor takes musical on tour MARGARITA DAVIS to Lawton. News Writing Student Stanley said the problem of family violence is universal. Playwright Tyrone Stanley His story is about a woman said his musical “Soul on Fire” and her community. He said is based on his encounters with he didn’t want to write about a woman who dealt with the black people or white people effects of sexual and domestic but, rather, a story about abuse. He said her struggles people that crosses color lines. touched his heart and led him Although African-Americans to keep a journal about it. are playing these roles, Stanley That journal turned into said, he does not want people a song, which then led to 32 to associate it as a “black play.” songs that comprise the mu- “That is exactly what it’s sical which was performed in not,” Stanley said. “We don’t Lawton in mid-April. call ‘Oklahoma’ or ‘Hairspray’ Stanley teaches English white plays. It’s a musical. It’s Composition as an adjunct not about the color of the skin. professor at OCCC. The color of the skin does not Recently, Stanley learned, make the product; the artist “Soul on Fire” has been chosen makes the product.” for production on the main Stanley said he didn’t al- Rachel Morrison/Pioneer stage at the National Black The- ways want to write — he was Michelle Hardin of Ohio plays the role of Kisha and English professor Tyrone Stanley plays atre Festival in North Carolina performing in musicals and Mozes in Stanley’s musical “Soul on Fire.” The next performance will be at 7:30 p.m. June 4 at that runs Aug. 6 through 11. plays in New York before going the McMahon Auditorium located in Lawton at 801 NW Ferris Ave. The show is part of a world Stanley said the most valu- to graduate school. At some tour. For more information, visit www.soulonfirethemusical.com. able message of his play is: Pain point, he said, he began to feel a can only be detrimental if you lack of reality and passion—he Central Oklahoma. He wanted “there is a melting pot of people finish his work. hold it inside. wanted something that would to hone his talent for playwrit- who are really colorblind. To go “Soul on Fire” will be per- “You’ve got to break the si- affect the audience. He wanted ing as well as learn the correct from there to Oklahoma was a formed again at 7:30 p.m. June lence because it’s the only way them to come into the theater format. bit of a shock.” 4 at the McMahon Auditorium, you can heal,” he said. “You one way and leave differently. He said he would eventually Stanley said he loves Okla- 801 NW Ferris Ave in Lawton. must speak out, forgive and He moved to Oklahoma like to go back to his passion homa for its quiet — aside from For more information about choose love over hate.” from New York temporarily of acting, hopefully doing his the tornadoes. He believes that the musical, go to the website The musical was performed to complete his degree in play- own work. Oklahoma provided him some www.soulonfirethemusical. in Oklahoma City before going writing from the University of “In New York,” Stanley said, of the serenity he needed to com.
MANY BOOKSTORES PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM Students have options for book buy-back MORGAN BEARD percent of the rev- Logan Taylor, posted fliers around campus telling Staff Writer enue is used solely assistant for Text- students ‘not to buy from strangers’,” [email protected] for OCCC. book Brokers, said Taylor said. “The more used she wants students “Students should know that we’re As classes come to a close and stu- books that the to know their store not an illegitimate source for book dents gear up for the summer, the col- campus book- is a legitimate buy-backs.” lege bookstore is anticipating a crowd store has to sell, source for book If students aren’t happy with either of students looking to get rid of their the more money buy-backs. Textbook Brokers or the OCCC book- used textbooks. fellow students “Generally you store, other options are available. Beginning May 9 until May 16, stu- can save,” Reinke get more money Lindi Bihm, advertising major, said dents can sell their textbooks for cash said. over here,” Taylor she doesn’t go to either store. at the OCCC bookstore located in the Some students said. “Compared Bihm said she has turned to online Main Building. will choose other to OCCC, we take websites to sell her books to fellow Brenda Reinke, bookstore director, options during the book buy-back more books at the same or even better students. said students can earn up to 50 percent season. price.” “I always sell on Craigslist,” Bihm of the OCCC Bookstore shelf price by Across the street from the campus There has even been a slight competi- said. using the OCCC bookstore — regard- is Textbook Brokers, a secondary op- tion between the school and Textbook “Not only does it benefit me, but other less of where the book was purchased. tion for students looking to make a Brokers. students as well because we both make She also assures students that 100 little cash. “We know the OCCC bookstore has more money in the end.” 6 • MAY 6, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER Graduates prepare for May 13 commencement The following Students have ap- Rauch, Raisha Rawal, Richard Rayfield, Jacobs, Karl James, Shalisa Jennings, Ryan Bahm, Jennifer Bain, Alan Ball, ary Milligan, Sagun Mishra, Taylor plied for May Graduation. Diplomas Anthony Reynolds, Kacey Roach, Jill Carroll Johnson, Robert Johnson III, Jon Ballard, David Barbee, Kasi Battiest, Mitchell, Mahla Mohsenzadeh, Marissa will be granted after credentials are Roberston, Karen Roberts, Lauren Carissa Jones, Megan Jones, Suja Jose Jenny Bell, Michael Bernard, Cassady Mollman, Walter Mullaney and Wil- completed and degree requirements Rose, Alberto Ruiz and Tiffany Russell. and Michelle Journey. Bivens and Joshua Booth. liam Mwangi. are met. Students who fulfill degree Angelica Sanchez, Shannon Scott, Esther Kamau, Bikash KC, Meagan Ashley Brand, Amber Brents, Jen- Fatai Na-Allah, Logan Narcomey, requirements can participate in the Jeanine Shay, Sesily Sheaffer, Sarah Kelly, Stephanie Kirk, Brandi Klause, nifer Brown, Chrissie Brown, Chad Edith Newman, Thuong Ngo, Quang May 13 commencement ceremony. 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Stacee Schubach, Lindsay Sherwood, field, Glente’ Brown, Megan Brown, Morrison, Christopher Moss, and Sarah Olga Fabrizi-Harvey, Levi Farmer, Christopher Shumard, April Sieman, William Buck, Tommy Buckner and Murray. Christopher Flores, Nancy Flores Gon- Suzanne Smeltzer, Morgan Smith, Mary Burden. ASSOCIATE IN Christopher Nance, James Neeley, zales, Cheryl Flud, William Foster and Cyndi Smith, Elizabeth Stewart and Lawrence Cagle Jr., Bonnie Campo, APPLIED SCIENCE Charles Nelson, Garron Newville, Christopher Freeman. Virginia Stramski. Steffan Carmichael, Jamie Chandler, Peninah Nganga, John Nguyen, Trista Garrett Gadke, Nicole Gaither, Maria Richana Taplin, Daniell Taylor, Tina Stephanie Chanthalangsy, Janette Cha- Jaconna Aguirre, Djufo Ajiboye, Nguyen, Betty Nicholson, Tyler Nickles, Garcia, Keri George, Elaina Gibson, Tessman, Priti Thapa, Anh Tong, Dar- vira and Kathryne Childers. Alison Albright, Cheryl Allensworth, Joseph Nida, Nathan Njaramba and Christyn Giesick, Michaela Gilbert and rell Toquinto, Mai Tran, Duy Tran and Jack Chinn, Debra Clayton, Blake Chad Allison, Kasi Allison and Edward Chance Nowlin. Amanda Goff. Stuardo Trigueros. Collett, Sterling Combs Jr., Deavon Amend. Crystal Orange, Bobby Ornelas Sr., Ambika Golden, Seth Gomez, Rich- Chad Vanderburg, Daniel Vargas, Coppock, Joanna Couch, Ann Cover, Kristine Anaya, Carley Anderson, Wesley Osborn, Jeevan Paily, Krystal ard Gonzales, Jacob Gonzalez, Cory Lindsey Velazquez, Stacey Viktora, Gina Culbreath and Angela Curtis. James Apollonio, Shasta Ashcraft, Bon- Parmar, Kory Patterson, Elaine Paul- Gray, Nathaniel Green, Tara Gurung, Grant Vinson, Ngochan Vo and Ha Vu. Rachel Daily, Taylor David, Talisa nie Athey and Kathy Aubrey. son, Kody Payne, Monica Perez, Floyd Suraj Gurung and Chhatra Gurung. Katherine Wagner, Xiaodan Wang, Davis, Sarah DeVore, Kristy Dhungel, Kathryn Babb, Monique Barfield, Perry, Deborah Peter, Khoa Pham, Steven Ha, Oumar Haidara, John Laura Weeks, Shannon West, Andrew Khoi Dinh, Daria Draszczyk, Jacob Heather Bartling, Marcy Barton, James John-Mark Phelps, Michael Pounds, Hall, Ian Hall, Sherri Hamilton, Shawn Westbrook, Jessica Wilkerson, Edward Driscoll and Kelsey Easley. Bell, Elisabeth Bell, Jesse Benson and Darius Prince and Tasha Privett. Haney, Michael Hannan, Michelle Wilkinson, Lindsey Williams and John Anita Elliott-Smith, Tammy Fincher, Patricia Berens. Eric Rachlin, Lauren Ramos, Megan Harper, Erin Hart and Tiffany Hawkins. Winborne. Serena Franco, Jessica Franklin, Emily Lynette Berry, Marc Bird, Celia Ramsey, Margaret Rao, Reginald Ray- Rebecca Heaton, Erik Heavner, Jason Winick, Rachel Wiseman, Franklin and Amanda Freeman. Birdsall, Heather Black, Casey Bourke, mond, Tatum Reagan, Allison Ream, Jake Henkes, Betsey Henson, Neyda April Wood, Karen Woodring, Donald Edna Garcia, Rebecca Gentry, An- Julianne Bragg, Michael Bruce, Andrew Janet Reznicek, Stephanie Rickey, Me- Hermosillo, Susana Hernandez, Maria Worth, Bethany Wright, Steven Yadon nalyn Gill, Paul Gilmore, Shea Goble, Bruehl, Julie Buck, Renee Burris, Steven gan Ridley and Kristin Ring. Herrera, Douglas Holmes, Oyewale and Oussama Zouaoui. Ambika Golden, Christopher Gor- Burton Jr. and Tory Byard. Keyadia Roberson, Karen Roberts, Hotonn-Oyerinde, Brian Humble and don, Alicia Goudeau, Rebecca Govea, Daniel Card, Theresa Carlton, Ivan Jonathan Roberts, Kristie Rose, David Matthew Hunt. Richard Gray, Carole Grifin, Brooklyn Caro, Shawn Carpenter, Mary Carr, Rose, Rebecca Ross, Chandra Ross, Keith Immatty, Megan Ingram, CERTIFICATE Gulbransen and Jason Gwynn. Michael Caves, Amy Cavner, Melanie Amanda Ruiz, Jennifer Russell, Denise Rabindra Jaiswal, Jennifer James, OF MASTERY Ashley Haggard, Megan Hall, Wanda Clark, Julianna Claros, Grace Claw- Ruth and Jessica Ryans. Alyssa Jensen, Gabriela Jimenez and Haney, Joseph Hardgrave, Quentin son, Jonathan Clayton and Russell Jenny Sager, Deana Sanderson, Ken- Tyler Johnson. Edward Amend, Barbara Andros, Hastings, Steven Hendricks, Shara Clevenger. neth Satterfield, Jana Schmidt, Bryan Wakana Kamesato, Nikhil Kansakar, Gayla Atkins, Chris Bales, Marc Bird, Hendriks, Jessica Hensley and Diana Lance Clouse, Kristina Coccio- Sekine, Damon Seymour, Lindsey Steven Karr, Sarita KC, Binaya KC, Anita Boydston, David Braucht, Cari Hernandez. lone, Carol Cole, Tina Collier, Dulcia Shed, Jay Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Natalie Keller, Sammy Khader, Shek- Breske and Renee Burris. Amy Hernandez, John Herrera, Combs-Richardson, Thomas Cook, Cynthia Shirk, Sherry Sides and Jessica har Khadka, Manoj Khadka, Devraj Daniel Card, Amber Chadrick, Rus- Kevin Hickey, Brittany Higgins, Angela John Couture, Jerrod Crawford, Sherri Simmons-Banks. Khadka, Ricky Kilmer, Sarah Kimmell, sell Clevenger, Krysten Cooper, Tobra Hite, Ladye Hobson, Haley Hooper, Crawford, Tobra Crownover, Gina Christopher Smith, William Smith, Kristy Kline, Maria Kroeker, Sachin Crownover and John Curry. Jennifer Housley and Brauc Hudgins. Crudden, Tansey Crum, John Curry, Phillip Smith, Rochelle Snow, Samantha Kunwar and Miriam Kwon. Corey Fair, Terri Groom, Jacob Ashlee Jackson, Khurshid Jahan, and Candice Curtis. South, Ashleigh Stansberry, Jennifer Zachary Lamb, Christian LeFlore, Hastings, Elsa Hermosillo, Ryan Irwin, Shawnda Jameson, Melissa Jones, Eryn Luis Damazo, Phillip Davidson, Stramski, Dena Suthers and Daniel Sue Lewis, Richard Lopez, Nancy Bikash KC, Willis Knight and Crystal Kammerzell, Barbara Kennedy, Brian Nicolette Davis, Corey Davis, Leslie Swinehart. Lopez Velez, Zachery Lorenzen and McCracken. Kirkwood, Pinky Kuan and Jessika Davis, Wesley Dean, Deborah Deason, Comfort Taiwo, Mae Tannehill, Erica Lowe. Lonathan Morgan, Branden New- Kulhanek. Edward Deemer, Gayla Delaney, Me- Bryce Tauer, Reza Tavasoli, Jillian Tay- Nikesh Maharjan, Manish Manand- hardt, Sara Ohrt, Karan Pachchigar, Valarie Lambert, Sara Lee, Victoria lissa Denison, Kevin DuBuc, Whitney lor, Jami Thacker, Derek Thayer, Sarah har, Carmen Marrs, Michael Mar- Megan Pfeiffer and Angela Reeves. Lemke, Brenna Littou, Christopher Duncan, and J. Dyer. Tomes, Rebecca Toney, Thuy Tran, Julie shall, Jared Massey, Ameenah Mateen, Bryan Sekine, William Smith, John Love and Krystle Lynds. Rachel Elder, Jeremy Elkins, Rachel Trigloff, Jeri Tucker, Carl Tucker and Stephanie Mathis, Phillip McDonald, Stephens, Jonathan Tinsley, Catherina Adam Marshall, Julisa Martinez, Elliott, Jenifer Elumeze, and Ray Espy. Lakisha Turner. Jay McGrew, Jimmie McLemore and Toribio, Todd VanBebber, Melissa Vice, Fabiola Martinez, Summer Marty, Corey Fair, William Faison, Kara Todd VanBebber, Kesha Vande, Me- John Mellendorf. Tina Wainscott, Scott Wheelock and- Ryan McCall, Daniel McClure, Landa Ferguson, Lisa Ferguson, Pamela Fields, lissa Vice, Anna Villa-Pinley, Brandon Judith Meraz, Daniel Milhan, Zach- Meghan Willis. McClure, Matthew McCool, Kasey Kerri Finley, Torhi Finley, Jordan Fin- Warner, Ursula Webb, Radika Wheeler, McDonald and Mitchell McFarland. ley, Louis Fogam, Maggie Foster and Preston White, John Whyatt, and Ni- Craig McKinley, Rakeia McNeill, Andrea Frizell. cole Williams. Manuel Medina, Kimber Miller, Mer- Imelda Garner, Jessica Garza, Jency Andrew Wilson, Racheal Wil- edith Mills, Jennifer Moody, Cassie George, Alice Gibbons, W. Gilmore, son, Renate Winningham, Frederick On behalf of Moon, Kimberly Morton and Betty Holly Goodson, Amanda Goodwin, Woitchek, Denisha Woodcock, Monica our faculty and staff, Mulhausen. Zakary Gordon, Pamela Goudie, Mel- Woods, Jamie York, Farida Zehner and Roxanna Namjou-Khales, Leslie vin Gower, Allison Green and Garrett Yajun Zhang. congratulations to our Nguyen, Ngu Nguyen, Andrew Nievez, Green. “ Kacey Noland, Verdine Osei, Daniel Thomas Hanson,Tina Harjo, Julie graduates. We wish you Parker, Jennifer Parker, Stacy Parrott, Head, Kelsi Heim, Jorie Hemphill, Lara ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE great success in the Payton Patterson, Demerye Paulin, Hensley, Kristin Herb and Summer David Paulson, Colby Phillips. Hildebrand. future.” Patricia Hill, Austin Hoffhines, Megan Abellera, Kimberly Abrams, Allison Phisaiwath, Jessica Pickle, —Paul Sechrist Nicholas Pollanti, Lynsee Powell and Misty Hollingsworth, Kevin Holstein, David Addison, John Adedayo, Ihsan Christopher Powers. Markisha Houston, Tiffany Howard Ahmad, Al-Hussain Al-Sharif, Con- OCCC President Justin Rains, Armando Ramirez, and Ashleigh Hutson. stance Almodovar, Kelvin Amarquaye, Kevin Randall, Autumn Rattler, Joshua Ryan Irwin, Martha Islas, Sarah Ryan Annesley, and Anitrice Anthony. PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER MAY 6, 2011 • 7 Students need to prepare for commecement
JOEY STIPEK The letter, sent to all gradu- Editor ates, gives instructions for [email protected] appropriate dress that suggests men wear dark slacks, a dress CCC’s 2011 com- shirt and dress shoes while mencement cer- women are asked to wear a emony will be held dress with dark shoes. at O7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, in Graduation Services Direc- the Cox Convention Center, tor Barbara Gowdy said stu- located near Reno and Robin- dents have up until the day of son in downtown in Oklahoma graduation to apply for gradu- City. ation but she would prefer they According to a letter sent by apply sooner. the Records and Graduation Name cards will be on tables office, graduates are asked to set up outside the robing room. arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Name cards are vital as it is in the west hallway, Exhibit the card students will hand to Room E, of the arena area for the reader before they walk the forming of the commence- across the stage to receive their ment processional. diploma. Convention Center parking Candid Color Photography and surrounding area parking will be the official photogra- is available at a cost of approxi- pher for the 2011 Commence- Cox Convention Center is located at 1Myriad Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City, near mately $6 and up. ment ceremony. Reno and Robinson. For more information visit www.coxconventioncenter.com. Caps and gowns are required Those wanting to view and at commencement and are order graduation photos can language interpretation, can Graduation Services office. or [email protected] or visit available in the student book- go online to www.okcpartypic- contact Christopher Shelley For more information, con- the college’s website at www. store for $30 through 5 p.m. tures.com. at 682-1611, ext. 7470, in the tact Gowdy at 405-682-7512, occc.edu. May 13, said Assistant Book- There is no obligation to store Director Kim White. purchase a photograph. White said the bookstore Students who have gradua- also is selling tassels, frames for tion-related questions or who diplomas, and commemora- need accommodations due tive key chains. to a disability, including sign Graduation Information • The last day to apply for graduation for Summer 2011 is June 24.
• The last day to apply for graduation for Fall 2011 is Sept. 9. Cox Convention • All graduates must complete the application Center for graduation (regardless of whether you wish to attend commencement), make sure all course substitutions/adviser approvals are on file prior to the last day of the graduating semester, and have official transcripts on file within four weeks of the last day of the graduating semester.
• Caps and gowns are required for Commencement and can be purchased Downtown Parking: from the bookstore. For detailed interactive parking maps visit www.parkingokc.com http://www.occc.edu/Records/index.html 8 • MAY 6, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER SPORTS UPCOMING INTRAMURALS Workout time EVENTS • June 6 - 10: Boys basketball b ages 9 to 11, 8 a.m. to noon.For more information, call the Well- ness Center at 405-682-1611, ext. 7310.
• June 6 - 10: Soccer ages 6 to 11 and 12 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 405-682- 1611, ext. 7310.
• June 13 - 17: Tennis ages 10 to 11 and 12 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information call the Wellness Center at 405- 682-1611, ext. 7310.
• June 13 - 17: Golf ages 10 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 405-682-1611, ext. 7310.
• June 20 - 24: Baseball & Soft- ball ages 6 to 11 and 12 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. For more informa- tion, call the Wellness Center at 405-682-1611, ext. 7310.
Rachel Morrison/Pioneer • June 27 - July 1: Basketball Aviation management major Andrew Nantze works his trapezius muscles with free weights in the Sports and girls ages 9 to 11 and 12 to 14, 8 Recreation area April 29. Nantze said that day was his first time to try out the college weight room. Students a.m. to noon. For more informa- can use the weight room, gym and pool for free with a valid OCCC student ID. For more information about the tion, call the Wellness Center at college’s recreation area, look online at www.occc.edu/rcs. 405-682-1611, ext. 7310.
INTRAMURALS|Thursday night play is open to all • June 27 - July 1: Track and Field ages 9 to 11 and 12 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. For more infor- Men’s basketball league competitive mation, call the Wellness Cen- JOSH RAY a member of the league ter desk at 405-682-1611, ext. News Writing Student for three years, said the Anyone is welcome to sign up 7310. OCCC league is a good with a team. Students who play • July 11 - 15: Karate ages 6 to The most serious basketball on cam- competitive league. are usually the more competitive 11 and 12 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. pus could be the Thursday night men’s Gentry said for the “ serious players.” For more information, call the league from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the past three years, he has —Lauren Kollmorgen Wellness Center desk at 405- OCCC gym. worked to make his team Wellness Center Attendant 682-1611, ext. 7310. Six teams fight for bragging rights at better. the end of the season which lasts eight “This year we changed • July 11 - 15: Swimming ages weeks in the spring. The league is open up our roster, but we think it’s a good “You have grown men fighting for 9 to 11 and 12 to 14, 8 a.m. to to anyone. change,” he said. “Any one of us can the ball, and it gets really competitive.” noon.For more information, call This semester’s league play ends May take over at any time.” Bonsall said there are times when the Wellness Center desk at 12. The tournament ends May 19. Gentry said he has been impressed he has to calm the games down and 405-682-1611, ext. 7310. Lauren Kollmorgen, Wellness Center throughout the season with how well his take control. Volleyball ages 8 attendant, said the members of the team has been able to play as a group. “Every once in a while I have to call • July 18 - 22: to 14, 8 a.m. to noon. For more a technical.” he said. league are fierce competitors when it “We play well together and don’t care information, call the Wellness comes to the game of basketball. who scores as long as we win.” he said. “I’ve had to throw two people out Center desk at 405-682-1611, “Anyone is welcome to sign up with Gentry’s team finished the night with before, but that just comes with the ext. 7310. a team, but it is different than intramu- a big victory over their rival. competiveness of the game.” rals because it costs to join the league,” Jeremy Bonsall, a student who works The league will return next spring and Kollmorgen said. “So students who in the Wellness Center as a referee, said will cost $250 per team. Players must Have sports news? play are usually the more competitive the games can get rough at times. be 18 years of age to join the league. e-mail Jake at serious players.” “It gets really intense toward the end,” For more information contact Rec- [email protected] Collin Gentry, a student who has been Bonsall said. reation and Fitness at 405-682-7860. PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER MAY 6, 2011 • 9 Journalist shares experiences with feature writing class JOHN ABSTON based publication. sections on health, travel and “We pay our writers $200 to “And never start a paragraph News Writing Elder explained the structure business. $300 plus their expenses per with ‘the’.” of the magazine. “We also have a law section article,” Elder said. Furthermore, he said, writers The work of editing and The cover of each issue dealing with legal issues that He wants stories that will must always write something publishing a feature magazine features an individual in Okla- pertain to the season,” Elder entertain his readers. Elder said someone will be interested in. demands special talents to stay homa or with Oklahoma ties. said. “Seriously, is a home he expects his freelance writers “Pinpointing and knowing in business, Magazine Feature “Did you know the lady who owner liable if they open the to read the magazine. your audience is vital to be Writing students learned re- started Victoria’s Secret is from front door for a trick-or-treater Elder is a University of Okla- successful,” Elder said. “Don’t cently. Norman and a University of and busts their nose?” homa graduate from Purcell write about religion or politics, Bud Elder, the managing Oklahoma graduate? She was Elder said he couldn’t re- who offered specific advice to because you might make an editor of Distinctly Oklahoma, on our cover.” member the answer from the the journalism students. advertiser mad. spoke to the class about his Elder outlined the format of October issue, but thought it “Read all the time,” he said. “I “Advertising is key,” Elder involvement in the Oklahoma- the magazine, which includes was a legitimate question. read three books a week. said. “It’s all about advertising.”
Loan: Students can borrow from other libraries in state, nation Continued from page 1 “It is free to everyone as long by e-mail and come in a PDF She mentioned EbscoHost, There is a companion service as they are a student or an em- file through Interlibrary Loan. a mega collection of articles for students that have waited Out of 14 students interviewed, ployee at OCCC,” Butler said. The program has been at and databases, as a very good too long to ask for Interlibrary only three had heard of Inter- It takes about a week to re- the college since the school way to search for magazine Loan. library Loan. ceive a book or DVD because first opened. All colleges have and journal articles. If OCCC Students can get an OK- Of those who had heard of they come by the mail. the lending system. Butler doesn’t have the article, Ebsco Share card from the circulation Interlibrary Loan only one had “I try to ask the schools that explained. makes it very easy to ask for it desk, which allows the student used it. send books at a faster rate first “Everyone can’t afford to buy through the Interlibrary Loan to go to other college libraries “It is easy to use, and it and leave the slower-sending everything out there.” system, Butler said. in Oklahoma and check out saves money and time,” said schools for a last resort,” Butler To access Interlibrary Loan, The books, DVDs or journal books, Butler said. OCCC student Chhatra Gu- said. people can go on the Library articles are sent to the OCCC li- “There is an agreement that runy. “Most articles come faster, section of the OCCC home brary where they are processed. all of the colleges in the state Students and staff can ask in about a day or two, because page and click on the library Students pick up the items at signed several years ago to for something specific and the they are sent electronically,” request form and then can the circulation desk and return make this program possible,” college will cover the cost of Butler said. They are sent to click on the Interlibrary Loan them to the same place. Butler said. the shipping. the students or staff members link from there. People can keep newspaper For more information, con- or magazine articles because tact Rachel Butler at 405-682- they are sent by PDF or a Xerox 1611, ext.7643, or rbutler@ Lopez: Keynote speaker for OCCC grads copy, Butler said. occc.edu Continued from page 1 boring or too long,” Lopez said. Broadcast journalism major the commencement spee ch. Demerye Paulin, a graduate “Lopez is highly regarded in who plans to attend the Uni- the state and in the nation as a versity of Oklahoma, said he leader in education … as a for- appreciates the opportunities mer regent of OCCC, he is also OCCC provided him during deeply connected to OCCC his tenure at the college. and our students,” he said. “Because of this school, I’m While students move on to more prepared for the next the next chapter, Lopez warns steps in life.” that time definitely flies. For more information about “It seems like just a few years OCCC’s commencement, turn ago I was in the audience (for to pages 6 and 7, or go to the graduation),” he said. Dave Lopez Pioneer Online at www.occc. Lopez said he wants to offer edu/pioneer. brief and lively remarks to the commencement. students at this year’s gradua- “I was among those hoping Follow the Pioneer for tion as he reflected on his own the speech wouldn’t be too instant news and updates!
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Finals Breakfast on May 9 Student Life will bring in a catered pancake breakfast with coffee and orange juice from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9, for students to enjoy at the beginning of finals week.
Christians on Campus meeting Christians on Campus will meet at noon on Monday, May 9, in room 2P7 of the Main Building for a Bible study. Members will discuss 1 Corinthians. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact James at 405-314-7739.
Learn tips on summer jobs Students can receive tips on applying for summer jobs, both on and off campus, during the next workshop at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, in room 1G7 of the Main Building. Contact Student Employment & Career Services for more information at 405-682-7519 or employmentservices@ occc.edu. Rachel Morrison/Pioneer Communications lab assistant and sociology major Marijah Champ-Adams makes English composition New Student Orientation suggestions to pre-engineering major Enroll Shkodrani April 29. Champ-Adams said she enjoys Three sessions will be held during May to assisting students in her position as lab assistant. Lab Supervisor Rachel Olsen said the lab is currently introduce new students to the OCCC cam- looking to hire two to three students who can “demonstrate excellence in writing skills and knowledge of pus. Sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. on grammar, accurate filing skills, positive human relation skills, and excellent written communication skills.” Wednesday, May 11; 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, The 20-hour-a-week job pays $8 to $8.50 an hour. For more information, call 405-682-1611, ext. 7142, or May 17; and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24. [email protected]. All sessions will take place in rooms CU2 and CU3 in the College Union. For more COMMUNITY | Working at OCCC has many advantages information, contact Student Life at 405- 682-7523 or stop by their office in the Main Comm lab has student job openings Building. Graduation Ceremony 2011 KERAYA HASSAN It’s a great opportunity because to see on a résumé.” Graduates for the Fall 2010 and Spring Staff Writer Olsen said the Comm 2011 semesters will walk the stage at [email protected] tutors build academic writing skills Lab is a lively place to be 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13, at the Cox and organizational skills, all skills employed. Convention Center. OCCC’s Communica- “ that employers like to see on a “It offers a fun, friend- College Closed tions Lab is offering an op- résumé.” ly and relaxing work portunity for employment. environment, and the OCCC will be closed on Monday, May 30, —Rachel Olsen for Memorial Day. For more information on Students can apply as lab Comm Lab staff is great Communications Lab Supervisor OCCC closings, visit www.occc.edu. tutors to work with stu- to work with because dents on writing projects. they are enthusiastic OCCC Foundation Scholarships “Tutors will be trained English Comp I and II with a B and creative.” There are two scholarships available for to help students with writing as- or higher. To apply for a job in the Comm the Fall semester. The Gamel scholarship signments,” said Rachel Olsen, lab “Students should be able to Lab, visit occcjobs.com, call Olsen is for $500 to $1,000, with applications are supervisor. demonstrate excellence in writing at 405-682-1611, ext. 7142 or e- due June 1. The Chesapeake scholarship “Tutors also assist students with skills and knowledge of grammar, mail her at [email protected]. is for $500/semester, with applications due minor computer issues.” accurate filing skills, positive hu- June 30. Applications are available from the There is limited space for new man relation skills, and excellent OCCC Foundation office in 1A4 in the Arts hires, she said. written communication skills,” & Humanities building. For more informa- “Right now there are two to Olsen said. tion, contact Jennifer Harrison at jharrison@ occc.edu or 405-682-7591. three spots open,” Olsen said. Tutoring in the Comm Lab can “Pay ranges between $8 to $8.50 help build basic know-how, she All Highlights are due Monday by 5 p.m. an hour.” said. for inclusion in the next issue. The student jobs are 20-hour- “It’s a great opportunity because Highlight forms can be picked up in a-week positions. There are pre- tutors build academic writing the Pioneer office, located in 1F2 of required knowledge and skills skills, interpersonal communi- tthe Arts and Humanities building, just students should have before apply- cation skills, and organizational inside Entry 2. ing. They also must have completed skills, all skills that employers like PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER MAY 6, 2011 • 11 CLASSIFIEDS TODAY’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE Pioneer classified advertising is free to all enrolled OCCC students and employees for any personal classified ad. Ad applications must be submitted with IDs supplied by 5 p.m. Mondays prior to the publication date. For more information, call the Ad Manager at 405-682-1611, ext. 7674, or e-mail [email protected].
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Fortunately Over the past week, OCCC for Harper and High, the positive students and Norman residents fallout does not end there. may have seen the advertisement The video, which has been fea- three months, dating back to January that there isn’t a Google search that will campaign for their videos. tured on numerous blog spotlights, when shooting began. The ice city co- solve your questions. It’s not like you White mystery boxes with various both nationally and internationally, has incides with the meaning of the lyrics can just type ‘how-to ice city’ and get prizes inside were planted around recently fallen into the hands of record throughout the song, High said. From some results.” campus and in numerous spots around label Mad Decent. constructing the city out of paper to As a result, Harper and High took Norman. The label is owned and operated by making molds out of clay in order it upon themselves to overcome these “The purpose for us putting out the Wesley Pentz (better known as Diplo), to visualize the design, the city went complications by using both their in- boxes was to promote our new video who has been associated with promi- through many stages to achieve the genuity and the help of fellow student for Houses as well as bump up votes for nent artists such as Kid Cudi, M.I.A., final look seen in the video. Nicholas Owen. the Norman Music Festival,” High said. and Snoop Dogg. Aside from the hard work, contrib- “We invented tools and equipment For more information and to see “Long story short, our video was sent uting to the longevity of the process on the fly that would help the process what the duo of LAMAR+NIK is do- over to (Pentz),” High said. “We’re pretty was the fact that unforeseen obstacles go more smoothly,” Harper said. ing next, visit their website at www. excited about the opportunity. We’ve appeared along the way. The group’s resourcefulness came lamarplusnik.com. already started talking to management “Throughout the about the possibility of doing another course of the video, music video.” many problems arose,” The music video features an intri- Harper said. “We real- cate ice city that the duo created and ized the problem with filmed themselves over the course of doing ideas like this is