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E WWW.UCENTRALMEDIA.COM The Student Voice Since 1903 WEDNESDAY • July 17, 2013 'Kiss Me Kate' opens curtain at Mitchell Hall

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Summerstock Productions; in partnership with UCO, will present Cole Porter's musical, "Kiss Me Kate," on July 19-21 and 26-28 at Mitchell Hall Theater. According to a press release, the musical tells the story of a production of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," now combined with the music of Cole Por- ter, as well as the on and off-stage conflict between the show's director, producer and star, Fred Graham, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi. It also highlights the budding romance between actress Lois Lane, and Bill Calhoun, who starts trouble with a group of gangsters. Summerstrock Productions will partner Executive Director of Summerstock Shan- with UCO to perform "Kiss Me Kate." non Hurleigh, who also serves as the produc- Photo provided. tion's director and choreographer, said one of the major appeals of the show include its Govich as Fred, Jenny Rottmayer as Lilli, Ky- combination of both classic and Broadway lie Groom as Lois and Paul Mitchell as Bill. theater elements. Mitchell, who teaches freshman composi- "I love this show because it will appeal to a tion at OU in Norman, said this will be his Wide variety of folks," Hurleigh said. "It mix- third season with the program, and this pro- es Shakespeare with classic musical theatre, duction has allowed him to participate yet it has beautiful romance along with raucous another memorable experience with the cast and rowdy comedy, fantastic songs and spec- and crew. "I love working with Summerstock," tacular dancing." The production of "Kiss Me Kate" will take place on July 19-21,and July 26-28 at Mitch- Mitchell said. "Their choices of productions, A completely separate program from UCO's ell Hall Theater. Photo provided. Musical Theater Department, Summerstock the fantastic visions. and abilities of the direc- Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays, 2 or more. Tickets can be purchased online is a theater group that invites any member tors and choreographers, and the performers p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m. on at www.summerstockok.com or by phone of the Edmond and OKC area to participate. with which I get to work have made my sum- Sundays. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and through the Mitchell Hall Theater box office The group offers auditions and staff positions mers better than ever, and provide some of $15 for students, seniors and children, with at (405) 974-3375. They will also be avail- that are open to the entire community. the best musical art of which I've been able discounts available for groups of 10 people able-at the door. The musical's fOUr leads will be Mateja to be a part." Paying it forward for a college education John Burbank, executive director of Josh Wallace the Economic Opportunity Institute, told the Associated Press, "This is not a Staff Writer loan, you're paying forward, essentially, Oregon's plan to offer students free so your contributions would enable the higher education at the state's public next generational cohort of students universities, Pay it Forward, passed the the same free access." legislature in early July. Students who attended two-year uni- The program comes at a time when versities would pay back 1.5 percent of financial assistance is shriveling up, their gross income over a 25-year pe- while costs continue to rise. As high- riod, while those who graduated from lighted in a New York Times article a four-year university would pay back from March, state and local financial 3 percent. For example, if a gradu- assistance decreased 7 percent last year, ate were to make $750,000 over the universities reliance on tuition and fees 25-year period, they would pay back for their budgets has jumped to 47 per- $22,500, or if a graduate were to have cent last year, compared to 23 percent no income over the period, they would in 1987, and the enrollment at public pay nothing back to the university. universities has increased 28 percent. The program comes at a time where since 2002. other states are looking at solutions to The Pay it Forward program will ini- offer students affordable higher educa- tially offer students tuition-free higher tion, such as Texas, which is attempt- education at Oregon's public universi- ing to implement a college degree for ties, which would alleviate the stress of available to students for a flat $10,000, In this July 8, 2013, photo, with a backdrop of college students on the step"of the House of Rep- incoming students having to deal with with Texas A&M set to offer the first resentatives, Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, center, and GOP leaders talk about this fall. Burbank mentioned that other the politics of federal student loan rates which doubled on July 1, at the Capitol in Washington. large amounts of student loans. On the Senate Democrats are trying to restore lower interest rates on student loans. A procedural vote same day the bill passed the state's leg- states, including Washington, and New is scheduled for Wednesday on a Senate measure that would return rates on subsidized Stafford islature, July 1, interest rates on federal York, have express interest in the Pay it loans to 3.4 percent for one year. An earlier attempt in the Senate to keep rates low came up student loans doubled from 3.4 per- Forward program. short and those loans' rates doubled to 6.8 percent on July 1. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) cent to 6.8 percent, with both parties For those who support Oregon's ef- in congress blaming each other for the forts, the program offers a level playing increase. field to all students, regardless of what UCO employees get fit The program is estimated to initially their socioeconomic background might cost the state $9 billion, and would be, they will be able to seek higher be implemented in a pilot program in education. Opponents of the plan have 2015, once signed by Oregon's gover- vocalized their concerns that it targets nor. Upon completing their degrees those graduates ,who seek more profit- and entering the workforce, students able career fields unfairly, as they will who took part in the program would pay back a 141:ger portion to the uni- begin to pay a percentage of their earn- versities than those making a lower ings back to the university for their income.

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.$1441.4.', 20 14 4• Sill& 11111111L The Wellness Center set up a program for UCO employees to reward them for getting fit and Cards like this one were used to keep track of employee visits. Photos by going to the gym. The contest began Feb. 4 and ended May 10. Photo by Quang Pho, The Vista. Quang Pho, The Vista.

than 25 times through May 10. Prizes ranged Throughout the incentive program, which For tips on healthy workout habits, the Kandice McClain from water bottles, backpacks and gift cer- spanned from Feb. 4 to May 10, employ- Wellness Center blog provides information tificates to the ultimate prize of a Nike+ Fuel ees checked into the Wellness Center 4,083 for those making a change to healthier living Contributing Writer band. times. The grand-prize winner was library at http://blogs.uco.edu/wellnesscoachingpro- Many employees set out to participate in specialist, Stevie Tatum. gram/ The University of Central Oklahoma's the program, with more than 30 staff mem- The Wellness Center has paired up with UCO's Wellness Center is open during the Wellness Center hosted an incentive program bers meeting the 25 visit mark that would get several different departments in the past to summer semester: that kicked off in February. them entered into the prize drawings. There encourage healthy lifestyles among UCO em- Monday - Thursday: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm The program, set up for UCO 'employees, were four participants who exceeded the 75 ployees. Previous programs have included Friday: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm gave participants the opportunity to win priz- visit mark: Stevie Tatum, Leon Franklin, Kai: free personalized fitness and diet plans, as Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm es if they visited the Wellness Center more le Zhu, and David Thompson. well as fitness assessments. Sunday: Closed

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"In a classroom. I like the interaction with "Classroom. If it's online I 'might forget to "Probaby online. I have the freedom to get `In class. You can ',1st: your professor other students and professors." do my work." stuff done based on my work schedule. ' 1 questions. It's more of a physical thing. When I did an class I was always late getting work done ." Page 3 News July 17, 2013 THE VISTA Opinion The sun beams down on learning and online learning. something that I don't neces- classes are not for everyone. your skin, while it glitters Because of this, UCO appeals sarily find enjoyable anyway. They definitely take someone across the never ending tur- well to both parties. With online classes, I'm able who is self-motivated and quoise water. Sand warms I know a lot of adults who to travel during the school responsible; someone who your feet as they morph into work full time, as well as par- year. Not just on fall and • doesn't need constant remind- another part of the • beach. ents who have to chase kids spring break, but in the mid- ers to do their lvimework or The salty ocean breeze combs around all day, really enjoy dle of the week or whenever I studying for exams. through your loose hair, tak- online classes. They are able have the option. People question how I really ing all the world's worries to do the work and learn I have best friends who live learn from a computer screen. away with it as you ace a math when it's convenient for them. in different states, who I can Honestly, I'm happier and exam. I don't have a full time job visit anytime. I dive in beau- more willing to learn when With online classes, these or any kids to take care of, tiful paradises all around the it's on my own terms. When types of fantasies can become thank goodness, but I take ad- world and I'm able. to. without I have sand between my toes reality. Personally, I shoot for vantage of online classes be- jeopardizing my academics. I and a computer on my lap, I as many online classes as I cause it allows me to do more can still work and make plans know for a fact that I'm doing can. I understand that online than just be a student who sits with family and friends with- my best studying. learning isn't for everyone, but in class and doodles all over out having to take in account I think it's one of the best edu- their notes. When I pull my what time I have to go and get cational inventions, yet. computer out, I'm ready to out of class. I don't know if There are many universities work and I'm focused on my you can tell, but I get pumped Sincerely, Stevie , that are only online, partially own will. when I think about everything By Stevie Armstrong online, and a mixture of both. I'm also one , who wants to I can do in the world while Fortunately, UCO has many see the world and experience still getting my degree. great options for in-class life without being trapped by Like I said before, online Developing Tr. Students through the Oklahoma Student Leadership Institute

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( Ak• • %). it& Staff Writer Mantdz.,,44 . 1.61MW.S?. um. Photo Provided by The Student Programming Board The UCO Student Programming Board is James said. "We have revamped it to make it more successful on their campus. open to any and all students wanting to go. sponsoring the annual Oklahoma Student focus on student leaders." It will cover a multitude of topics, such "Anyone can come," James said. "Even if Leadership Institute. The institute was started as a way to bring as leadership styles and how to hold basic you are just one person who may not be in a SPB adviser Courtney Junes is in charge of student leaders together and educate them programs. group you can still come if you want to be a this year's institute. while doing it. Attendees will be able to brainstorm and better leader." "The Student Leadership Institute is an The idea started at a conference program network with students from across the state. The institute is free to all students. Lunch initiative that we had on campus a few years for national campus activities. James part- James wants everyone that attends to have will be provided to all in attendance. It will ago," she said. "Students who attend will nered with a professor from Cameron Uni- a memorable experience. take place on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 10 learn how to become better leaders in both versity •in Lawton to begin a program. They "We hope students would be able to walk a.m.-2 p.m. their lives and their organizations." both felt it could be of great benefit- to stu- away from this and reflect upon their per- The last day to register is Friday Aug. 2. The institute is not just foi Central stu- dents in the state. sonal leadership abilities," she said. "We Anyone interested should go to uco.edu/spb dents; it is a collaborative opportunity in- "We saw it as a need to continue to de- want them to apply leadership with their to apply. volving schools across the state. The main velop our state and the leadership opportu- group and to give them a way to network For more information, contact Courtney purpose is for the institute to be a student nities within it," she said. with other schools." - James at [email protected] or (405) 974- development program. Two of the main focus areas will be how The institute is not just for students in 2363. "We want to bring everyone together to students can refine and hone their skills as organizations. It is designed as a way for learn what's going on on their campus," a leader and how to make their programs all students to become greater leaders. It is Correction: Tutoring Central at UCO Welcomes Students In the Jun. 26 issue of The Vista, an was made in a story about UCO's partnership with Swansea University in Wales. The story implied that UCO offeres a doctorate program. In fact. UCO does not offer a doctorate program. It has partnered with Swansea's doctorate program to offer UCO students the opportunity to earn a clegre.e internationally. We apologize for any grid or inconvience this error may have caused.

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Far Left, Left, Middle, and Right: UCO's Tutoring Central offers students extra help. Photos by Quang Pho, The Vista. Students can schedule appointments with a tutor by log- said each person is different and tutoring takes a lot of pa- Emily Crowder ging on to https://uco.mywconline.com and selecting the tience. Sometimes, you have to repeat yourself many times subject you need help in, and then, a time and date. and go through each step more than-once. Contributing Writer "My favorite part was that I could just get online to make "The UCO tutoring program is very important. Most pro- an appointment at whatever time I needed and I could even fessors at UCO teach many classes and they do not have time Tutoring Central is a year-round service offered as a free choose who I wanted to help me," she said. to sit down with every student and explain the coursework. academic support program at UCO. The program focuses on Tutoring Central also offers conversation and pronuncia- This program helps give students the one-on-one attention areas of English, writing, math and science. tion groups to help UCO international students improve con- they need," he said. Incoming junior and industrial safety major Katie Loken versational skills. These groups are led by English tutors and As a tutor, Warnock helped ten to fifteen people per week. utilized Tutoring Central as a freshman for peer editing and focus on discussing everyday English idioms and phrases that He said that, during finals, that number nearly doubles. help with writing and revising papers. are used in common conversation, which promotes practice "I believe I haVe made a positive impact on the students "I used tutoring central quite often so that another student and fosters a better understanding of the English language. that I have tutored. I gave them keys to unlock the knowl- could review my papers that I had to write for several of my Conversation Group will be held Tuesdays at 3 p.in. at 'Star- edge; however, it is up to them what. they do with those classes, such as psychology," Loken said. bucks in the Nigh University Center this summer. keys," Warnock said. Luken said she was always impressed with the welcoming Recent graduate Justin Warnock served as a student tutor Warnock graduated in May with bachelor's degrees in atmosphere at Tutoring Central. at Tutoring Central for one semester while he attended UCO. Criminal Justice and Asian Studies, along with a B.S. in Fo- "Right when you walk in you are greeted by friendly stu- "I tutored because I like helping people. Just because peo- rensic Science. , dents who are eager to help you," she said. ple struggle in a subject does not make them stupid. They Tutoring Central is located in the northeast corner of West Loken said that by going to these tutoring sessions offered just need someone to break it down so they can understand Hall across from Buddy's Cafeteria and operates Monday at UCO, she was given several tips on how to write more ef- it," Warnock said. through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer. fective papers, no matter the subject. He compared his help as a tutor to the help of training "I would highly recommend TC to anyone who needs wheels, saying that once they figure it out they don't need help," Loken him anymore and they can take off the training wheels. He Page 4 Classifieds July 17, 2013 THEVISTA

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Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, right, and New York Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman speak to each other next to a poster outlining 's policies against harass- ment and discrimination based on sexual orientation, during a news conference Tuesday, July Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig autographs baseballs after a 16, 2013, in New York. The league announced its new policy during All-Star Game festivities news conference at the All-Star FanFest, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in New York. on Tuesday with the players' union and Schneiderman, who helped draft the agreement. (AP The leagUe announced its new policy against harassment and discrimination Photo/Mary Alta ffer) based on sexual orientation during All-Star Game festivities on Tuesday. (AP Photb/Mary Altaffer) The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Major League Base- the reason, if they're going to do that, that's cies and atmosphere in sports for forcing gay Said Ventura: "I mean, I think he's right." ball says it will bolster its policies against ha- why they would - do it. Just put it out there athletes to hide their sexual orientations. "I think it's just better to put it out there rassment and discrimination based on sexual and kind of be ahead of it instead of behind Schneiderman, a Democrat, called the and clean it up and make everybody more orientation, according to a new agreement it." new policy actions a "clear stand against dis- conscious about it. I would expect that from provided to The Associated Press on Mon- "I think it's already out there. I think what's crimination." our team, too," he said. day happened in basketball and all this.stuff, it's "Our national pastime is showing national The Major League Baseball Players As- The league is scheduled to announce its better just to get out there and be ready for leadership in the fight to promote equal jus- sociation said it supports the policy so that new policy during its All-Star game festivi- it," he said. tice for all," he said. players can pursue their careers regardless of ties on Tuesday with the players' union and The announcement follows Schneider- Major League Baseball already has an anti- their sexual orientations. New York Attorney General Eric Schneider- man's agreement this year with the National discrimination policy, but the new one spe- "MLBPA embraces diversity and supports man, who helped draft the agreement. Football League to strengthen its policies. cifically will prohibit discrimination based a workplace environment that welcomes all Under the new policy, the league will cre- Some NFL prospects complained abOut on sexual orientation. Commissioner Bud regardless of race, religion and sexual orien- ate a workplace code of conduct and distrib- questions they said were posed to them dur- Selig said baseball won't allow any discrimi- tation," said the union's executive director, ute it to every major league and minor league ing the evaluation and hiring system called nation. Michael Weiner. player. It also will provide new training ses- the NFL combine. The case prompted a look "We welcome all individuals regardless of Union official Tony Clark, who played' in sions and create a centralized complaint sys- at harassment and discrimination policies in sexual orientation into our ballparks, along the 2001 All-Star game, echoed those re- tem to report any harassment and discrimi- other sports. with those of different races, religions, gen- marks. nation. It also comes after basketball player Jason ders and national origins," Selig said. "Both "Any time you can put pen to paper, to "Just making people aware," Chicago Collins said in April that he's gay. The vet- on the field and away from it, Major League formally acknowledge that certain things White Sox manager Robin Ventura said eran center is a free agent. Baseball has a zero-tolerance policy for ha- won't be tolerated and post it in every club- Monday night while the Few professional athletes are openly gay, rassment and discrimination based on sexual house, that's a good thing," Clark said as the took batting practice. "I think that's part of and gay rights groups have blamed the poli- orientation." AL players loosened up. 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ■11 Opinion The Rounds: Baseball's All-star Triumph NMI MIMI with friends pretending to be those batting gloves and wristbands. gravitas that a matchup between and it doesn't lack in that prime professional sluggers, with what He was, to the derby, what Mi- players like Griffin and James may time television department; this seemed like un-humanly power chael Jordan was to the slam clunk bring. past Monday was no different. and ability, to knock a white ball to contest. That's not the case in baseball. Watching Yoenis Cespedes, the distances and lengths that people Even with Griffey retired though, Every year we get stars enter the Oakland As leftfielder, absolutely have never traveled that far too. and . baseball crashing down hard contest and showcase their talents, blast balls from Flushing Meadows GroWing up, I was just amazed on those who feel like getting an even when people are cautious that to Queens was a sight to behold as by the spectacle of how these men edge in the game, the home run being in the derby could affect your he went on to win the event. could make a - ballpark, built more derby is still the best major all-star swing for the rest of the season. What makes it even better is the for , seem so small, but event in sports. What do we get then? 27-year old Cuban defector wasn't now, years later, we now know the For a while, the NBA Slam . We get performances like Phil- even selected to participate in the truth that players like McGwire, Dunk Contest was the most excit- lies' Ryan Howard in '06 or Bobby Midsummer Classic and was a

Sosa and Bonds had a little help. ing all - star event, with stars like Abreu in '05 holding off, then De- selected replacement by AL cap- Sam Philbeck Even now, though, it doesn't Blake Griffin, Vince Carter, Tracy troit Tigers unofficial host, Ivan tain Robinson Cano after slugger bother me, because if the case for McGrady (in his heyday), Dwight "Pudge" Rodriguez or Prince Field- Miguel Cabrera wasn't able to go Sports Columnist their use of performance-enhancers Howard and so on and so forth, at- er's two impressive wins in '09 and because of his back. was pummel a baseball like Mike tempting to leave their mark on the 2012. All Cespedes did was become the Monday proved to be unlike Tyson would pummel opponents historic contest, but as of late that We get moments like Josh Ham- second right-handed hitter to win most Mondays for me. in his early years, than they- suc- hasn't been the case. ilton's record-setting, 28-home since 2007 and the fourth to win in While many dread the first day ceeded and then some. Many of the contestants are play- run round in the final season of many years. of the week, as it means we're four The great thing about it though ers that you had to follow closely the "House that Ruth built," with He did all this in an epic finale days. away from the weekend and was that the greatest Home Run through their career to know who Hamilton doing his best Bambino against young superstar slugger going out to have fun and making Derby hitter wasn't even a player they were because players like LeB- impression and giving everyone in Bryce Harper. some mistakes that we'll probably who juiced, it was a sweet swing- ron James, the greatest player in New York that feeling of being a What more could you ask for? come to regret in the morning. ing, centerfielder with a slim frame the game and a notoriously top ten kid again no matter the age. Maybe I'm too much of a base- This Monday was different and uncanny skills that most peo- highflyer in the game just doesn't Even if he didn't go on to win the ball purist, I'm not sure. though. This Monday brought ple haven't seen since Willie Mays want to participate (my theory is event, it still felt like the night was What I do know is that every along with it the 29th annual hiniself walked on the scene. keep an eye out for 2016 though, his and that a former addict owned year in the middle of July, I get ex- Home Run Derby in the city that That man was George Kenneth all-star weekend is in Cleveland). a ballpark that wasn't his team's cited for an all-star event more in never sleeps, New York. Griffey Jr. aka "The Kid." So, what we are left with are guys park. baseball than I do for any other I've always loved the Home Run The only three-time champ and who can clunk, but we don't care We get to watch dad's throw to sport, because I believe they give Derby. only player to win back-to-back for them. They're like one-dimen- their sons like the Canos and re- the fans what they want. Whether it was the one featur- championships was the most excit- sional movie characters who we cently Bryce Harper and his dad So take notes NBA, because you ing some of the game's best power ing player to enter the derby with just don't want to follow. They may Ron Harper. might just learn something. hitters, or if it was in the backyard his backwards hat and customized be good, but they don't bring that The derby doesn't lack for drama

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Paui ge 6 orts y I 7, 20 I 3 TH NISTA Baseball Broncho Baseball adds ten to Roster Head Coach Dax Leone Speaks to the Importance of This Year's New Recruiting Class

with MurrkStatOunior college in Tishom- Austin Litterell ingo, Okla. Ing6ni. lift .325 in 64 games for Murray State last season, while Sterling hit Contributing Writer .311 also in 64 games played. The University of Central Oklahoma's Leone talke4;about the difference in phys- baseball team has finished out its 2013 re- idality pornp1 ;itel his other classes and cruiting class by adding 10 new recruits to the,expeVience that is coming with this new its roster for the . 2014 season. : This will be group of recruits. the third class at UCO for head coach Dax "We are excited about them. We got a lot. Leone. of junior college guys so that Conies Withex- The Bronchos have made improvements, perience. They,are- a physical group of guys, under the helm s of .Coach Leone, by poSt-.. TnOte, physical0* we have had in the past." ing two straight.,30in:se4Ons, including 1:1141 rest third place finish in the MIAA standings last:. indude Tanner Fer- season `:Leone allows that the . BronchOS. rell and Caleb4_e:'. Other position players cent success has helped with finding qithlity are Ethan Elroy, Tyler I-Itcher, Jake O'Brien, players saying that one of the biggest tools Dylan Raper and Phillip Wilson. in recruiting for UCO is being able to win Coach Leon said that this recruiting class baseball games. has also added depth to the Bronchos' ros- "It is really important. Facilities are the ter. To compete at the highest level possible, biggest recruiting tool but the wining we depth on a team is a necessity and Leone is have done has had a lot to do with it. Also confident about the depth that he has built being in Edmond and being at UCO has in his tenure with the program. He dis-. been an important recruiting tool," Leone cussed the importance of depth and is con- said. fident that his new guys will be able to help Coach Leone is happy with the group of the team right away players that he has brought into the pro- "In college baseball having depth is a pri- gram. Going the transfer route with this ority. I think these guys can come in and class, eight out of the 10 recruits relocated contribute right away" to UCO from junior colleges. The other two The Bronchos only graduated eight seniors new additions come from Baker University from last season's roster so depth should not in Baldwin City Kansas and Oklahoma State be much of a problem for the squad this sea- University. son. Two of the transfers, Josh Ingram and The new players will hope to have an Broncho Baseball Head Coach Dax Leone adresses his team. UCO finished last Jared Sterling both bring in National Cham- immediate impact this season on the team season with 30 wins. Photo Provided by Bronchosports.com pionship experience from their last season when play begins again in the spring. A Look at Broncho Baseball's 2014 Recruiting Class Provided by Bronchosports.com • Andrew Davis • 5-8 • 150 • Junior • Pitcher • Andrews, Texas/Labette CC Jake O'Brien • 6-0 • 200 • Junior • First Base • Tulsa/Neosho District MVP and All-State pick at Andrews High School . . . Played two Two-time Tulsa World All-Metro and two-time All-Conference choice at years at Labette . . . Appeared in 14 games with four starts in 2013, going Bishop Kelley High School . . . Spent freshman year at Oral Roberts before 3-1 with a 3.99 while striking out 30 and walking just playing at Neosho in 2013 . . . Had a .304 average with 14 doubles, four eight in 47 1/3 . home runs and 34 runs batted in to help lead the Panthers to a fifth-place national finish in the juco World Series. Ethan Elroy • 6-3 • 235 • Junior • Outfield • Marlow/Cowley CC Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Stater as a senior at Marlow High Dylan Raper • 5-10 • 150 • Junior • Outfield • Glenpool/Seminole State School . . . Hit 52 home runs during prep career . . . Played two years at Three-time All-Conference and two-time Tulsa World All-Metro selection Cowley . . . Helped lead team to 45-11 record in 2013, hitting .321 with five at Glenpool High School, earning All-State honors as a senior . . . Had .540 doubles. career average with 106 stolen bases and 21 home runs . . . Batted .271 with 10 doubles and nine steals in 2013 at Seminole in helping the Trojans to a Tanner Ferrell • 5-11 • 170 • Junior • Pitcher • Moore/Ranger College 39-18 record. Played at Moore High School . .. Spent two years at Ranger . . . Pitched in 21 games with one start in 2013, going 2-5 with four saves while striking Jared Sterling • 6-0 • 200 • Junior • Utility/Pitcher • Silo/Murray State out 27 in 35 2/3 innings. Played on five fall and spring state championship teams at Silo High School, earning All-District acclaim as a senior after hitting .339 with five Tyler Hatcher • 5-11 • 190 • Junior • Outfield • Willis, Texas/Labette CC homers and going 10-0 on the mound . . . Played two years at Murray and All-District selection at Willis (Texas) High School . . . Played two years at helped lead the Aggies to the NJCAA Division II national title in 2013 . . Labette . . . Had a .321 average in 2013 with seven doubles, two home runs . Was named to the Region Two and national tournament all-tournament and 16 runs batted in while going perfect in the field with 44 and teams . . . Had a .311 average for the year with 10 doubles, six home runs, one . two triples and 37 runs batted in . . . Went 4-0 with a 2.56 earned run aver- age in 16 games on the mound, striking out 25 in 38 2/3 innings. Josh Ingram • 5-10 • 175 • Junior • Infield • Allen, Texas/Murray State Two-time All-District pick at Allen (Texas) High School, hitting. 451 as a Phillip Wilson • 6-1 '• 190 • Senior • Cushing/Oklahoma State junior and .404 as a senior . . . Played two years at Murray . . . Helped lead All-Stater as a senior at Cushing High School after going 9-2 while also hit- the Aggies to the NJCAA Division II national championship in 2013, hitting ting .477 with 12 home runs . . . Played two years at Cowley County, going .325 with 15 doubles, five home runs, two triples and 57 runs batted in .. . 6-3 with a 4.09 earned run average as a freshman and 1-2 with a 2.79 ERA Was named the conference tournament MVP. and 26 in 29 innings as a sophomore . . . Transferred to OSU and sat out the 2012 season to injury, then went 1-1 with one start for the Cow- Caleb Lee • 6-0 • 180 • Junior • Pitcher • Oklahoma City/Baker boys in 2013. Two-time All-District selection at Putnam City High School . . . Played two years at Baker . . . Was a tough-luck 1-7 for the NAIA-member Wildcats in 2013 despite a 2.43 earned run average, striking out 36 in 59 1/3 innings. Tour De France

Stage winner Rui Alberto Costa of Portugal speeds down Manse pass during the sixteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168 kilometers (105 miles) with start in in Vaison- la-Romaine and finish in Gap, France, Tuesday July 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Stage winner Rui Alberto Costa of Portugal climbs Manse pass during the sixteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168 kilometers (105 miles) with start in in Vaison-la-Romaine and finish in Gap, France, Tuesday July 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Christophe Ena)

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