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Wednesday, April 6, 2011- Volume 102 Number 21 Recycling warmth Saddle Up Rodeo set for this weekend
By D acia Peterman Comanche and Jarrod Branch of Perkins have worked their way to the Staff Reporter______Mike Visnieski top in calf roping. Chad Ramirez's final home Amy Outhier, a hometown cowgirl, competition as head coach of SWOSU along with Cailia Parker of Choctaw New rodeo men's and women's rodeo teams earned an enthusiastic "really good" begins at 7 p.m. April 7th and continues from Coach Ramirez. through the 8th and 9th. He also pointed out Kelsi Chase, coach hired "We're hoping for great weather, so a sophomore from Cherokee, made One of the most that everyone can come out and enjoy college finals last year and there is a sought-after, available the new facilities," Ramirez said. strong chance for her to participate and coaching positions in "I've always tried to run things win this year. collegiate rodeo has been out here as professionally as possible. These women are the top 3 in goat filled. We've excited that Mayor Mike tying according to Ramirez. Former Professional Brown, Trent Perkins, and The City Right now, the women are third Rodeo Cowboys of Weatherford has worked to help overall, but it's a close race and I fully Association (PRCA) update these facilities," said Ramirez. expect both men and women to win cowboy and alum Mike "With the awesome group of riders regionals, Ramirez said. Visnieski has accepted we have competing, the updated Regarding the team's chances of Southwestern Oklahoma concessions stand, and covered seating winning at the College National Finals State University's offer to areas we're hoping everybody comes Rodeo, "Mathematically the women continue its strong rodeo out," Ramirez said. have a better chance," Ramirez said, tradition, agreeing to As the year wraps up, I look to see "but the men will finish strong." become the school's next the men and women ending strong, "It is sad to go, it's been a good head coach. for they both excel outdoors, Ramirez run, and an honor to be the men's and Visnieski will replace said. women's coach here, " Ramirez said. longtime coach Chad A few standouts among the men "There will be lots of recruiting Ramirez who announced include Derek Creswell, a hometown for a new coach, with lots of men his resignation earlier The CAB organic garden now has a storage barn cowboy, whose event of bull riding graduating this year," Ramirez said, " see Coach on page 3 which is also "all green." If you want to help with serves him well. Cody Schelly from but they could win without a coach." the sustainable insulation, bring your gallon milk cartons to stafford 214. Eve 6 set to headline ‘Palooza Musical acts top D elvin Sirleaf Staff Reporter
SWOSUPalooza 12 will take place at 7 p.m. April 14, in the wellness center. Bulldog Blitz lineup The always-popular event is back again this year and will feature three exciting bands; Weatherford Eve 6 band Green Corn Revival, California rock band Eve 6 Southwestern Oklahoma State University's and country rock band Blue Edmondson. Bulldog Blitz Talent Show will take place this Eve 6 is an alternative/post-grunge rock band Wednesday, April 6, at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center which formed in 1995 in La Crescenta, California. on the Weatherford campus. They consist of three band members - Max Collin, Twelve individual and group contestants will Tony Fagenson, and Jon Siebels. compete for $500 first place individual and $1,000 The band split in 2004 but reunited in October, first place group awards. Admission to the show is 2007 and is well known for their song "Inside Out", Bleu Edmondson free, and the public is invited. which was featured on MTV and several television "We have an extremely talented field of shows in the mid 90s before Eve 6 had even put out contestants this year," said Collegiate Activities their first album. Board Director Cody Sims. "You don't want to miss They are also recognized for their lyrics, which this night of talent and excitement." feature vivid imagery and inventive wordplay. There will also be a $100 prize for the campus Learn more info online http://www.eve6.com/ organization that brings the most people. There will Green Corn Revival was formed in the spring of be a signup sheet at the CAB table in the Fine Arts 2009. With their cinematic, alt-country-meets-new Green Corn Revival Center lobby. wave sound, they have warmed their way into the hearts of a widely-varied demographic. formed a band by the time he was 22 and has not This year's talent show contestants are: The Revival's have opened for The Watson Twins, looked back since. Tony Maxville - Music Cotton Jones, Two Tons of Steel, and more, building As Edmondson's popularity has grown so has Melissa Paige - Singer an enthusiastic and loyal regional following. his touring radius, much to the delight of his out-of- Lyle Clayton - Stand-up Comedy "The group's sound reflects the landscapes Texas fans. Recent shows have found him stepping Terry and Donnie - Duet around its hometown of Weatherford: big horizons beyond the borders of the Lone Star state. "I am Rachel Denison - Tap Dancing and endless expanses, the seven-piece's debut, "Say proud of this CD," says Edmondson. Learn more Tucker and Tyler Hayden - Duet You're a Sinner," has a distinct 'countrypolitan' feel, info online www.bleuedmondson.com Karena Van Horn - Piano with horns and echoing drums making time with the Come out and support these acts on April 7. Delvin Sirleaf - Singing/Dance steel guitar," says George Long, News OK Assistant Tickets are $10 for SWOSU students with an I.D. DeAndre Moore and Jasmine Lewis - Duet Entertainment Editor. Learn more info online h ttp :// and $15 for the general public. Tickets can also be Some Skunk Funk - Band www.myspace.com/greencornrevival. purchased at the SWOSU Business Office (Room 109 Jamar Davis - Dance Bleu Edmondson began writing his own songs at Administration Building) or online at http://www. Telisha Christian and Cody Russ - Duet the age of 19, got his first guitar on his 21st birthday, stubwire.com
The One Thing You Conversation Starters Need to Know Officials at the National Gallery o f Art say a paint Police said a man who stole luxury cars from ing by Paul Gauguin is being inspected for damage dealerships in Palm Beach County was arrested Children’s Fest is set for this after it was attacked by a visitor. The unusual inci Tuesday after the stolen car he was driving ran dent happened late Friday afternoon. Museum visi out o f gas. Don Carr was arrested on more than Saturday April 9 from 1:00 tors tell The Washington Post that a woman tried to a dozen counts o f grand theft auto, larceny and pull Gauguin’s “Two Tahitian Women” off the wall violation o f probation. Police said Carr targeted 4:00 at the Wellness Center. and banged on its clear plastic covering. Witnesses luxury dealerships from Delray Beach to West say the woman was screaming, “This is evil.” Palm Beach. Konesey said Carr also stole loads The event is free and open to the Gallery spokeswoman Deborah Ziska says the o f electronics like flat screen TV’s from Target, woman was restrained by the museum’s federal Walmart and other retail stores. public. protection service. Source:MSNBC.com Source: msnbc.com Page 2 • April 6, 2011 The Southwestern n e w s SWOSU professor of almost 40 years wins Bernhardt award
Dr. Charles Rogers won the Bernhardt Academic He also took three years Excellence Award for 2011 during the annual from his studies to Bernhardt banquet held Thursday night (March serve as a missionary in 31) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Germany (he was there Weatherford. when the Berlin Wall was Rogers, professor in the SWOSU Department of built). Chemistry and Physics won the prestigious award Rogers graduated from the at a banquet held in the Memorial Student Center on University of Utah in 1965 the SWOSU campus. For winning the award, Rogers with a B.A. in physics. received a $2,500 cash award, Waterford crystal clock He then attended Oregon and engraved pen set. State University where From left: Randy Beutler, Dr. Charles Rogers, Dr. William Bernhardt, Theta Juan SWOSU alumni Dr. William and Theta Juan he received an M.S. in Bernhardt, and William Bernhardt. Bernhardt of Midwest City are sponsors of the physics in 1968 and a Ph.D. annual award that goes to an outstanding faculty in experimental nuclear public and has been guest speaker on such topics as member who exhibits exceptional achievement in physics in 1971. He spent one year as a visiting astronomy, nuclear war, the dangers of too much UV teaching, scholarship and service. Guest speaker for assistant professor at Louisiana State University and the so-called "ancient astronauts." the evening was SWOSU Distinguished Alumnus before coming to SWOSU. Rogers has served 39 years as a leader in the Bob Blackburn, executive director of the Oklahoma At SWOSU, Rogers has taught 32 different courses local unit of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Historical Society. in the Department of Chemistry and Physics. He day Saints, including 7 years as the leader of the Dr. Charles Rogers came to Southwestern averages teaching 200 students each year, meaning congregation. He is an ordained minister and has Oklahoma State University in 1972 on a one-year he has taught over 8,000 students during his nearly spent huge amounts of time with welfare cases. He i temporary appointment and nearly 40 years later is 40 years at the university. He has served on a also active in the SWOSU community chorus. still teaching in the classrooms of SWOSU. number of campus committees and has been active He married wife JoAnne in 1969 and they have In junior high school, Rogers came across the book in Faculty Senate for 20 years. He was chair of the three daughters who are now grown and have Explaining the Atom by Selig Hecht and he was FS's Judicial Committee for several years and vice families of their own. absolutely enthralled to learn how many things can president of the senate for one year. He has served Previous winners of the Bernhardt Award are (in be explained by knowing about the atom. He was 39 years on the Radiation Safety Committee and is order by year): Dr. Vilas Prabhu, Dr. Stuart Burchett, hooked and knew he wanted to become a physicist. currently the chair. Dr. Gary Wolgamott, Dr. Terry Segress, Dr. James After high school graduation, Rogers went on Rogers has written around 100 articles on subjects Hunsicker, Dr. Jill Jones, Dr. James Breckenridge, Dr. active duty with the Utah National Guard. He joined from Nobel Prize winners to nuclear weapons. John Ludrick, Dr. W. Steven Pray, Dr. Les Crall, Dr. the National Guard because he felt that he owed Rogers was the technical editor for two encyclopedia Peter Grant, Dr. John Hayden, Dr. Virgil Van Dusen, service to his country. He spent eight years in the volumes and for a set of children's encyclopedias. Steve Strickler, Dr. Mary Aspedon, Dr. John Woods National Guard, eventually becoming a senior radar He has conducted numerous observatory viewing and Dr. Scott Long. operator in an artillery target acquisition battalion. sessions for area public schools and the general Nursing students give presentation to WHS The trauma nursing class will give a presentation on the dangers of drunk driving on Friday, April 8, to students at Weatherford High School. Students will see a simulated wreck that includes injuries, arrests, and emergency medical response. Also, members of the fire department, police department, Highway Patrol, Sinor EMS, and a life flight crew will be in attendance. The presentation will take place approximately 1 until 2:15 p.m.
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[email protected] The Southwestern April 6, 2011 • Page 3 n e w s SWOSU Sayre event will ‘tell story of our region’ SGA Spotlight A Literary Festival and Vendors are welcomed to Development & Planning for the Medieval Fair are planned Friday, participate in the event. Authors Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribal College Green Corn! April 15, on the SWOSU-Sayre are invited to set up tables to sell • Dr. Fred Alsberg, published Local band Green Corn Revival was selected to campus. The event is free and and autograph their books. poet and member of the faculty at play at SWOSUpalooza this year. All student open to the public. To make booth reservations and SWOSU in Weatherford are currently enrolled or alumni of our great The Festival will offer a varied get additional information, call • Jeff Kelly, young adult fiction university, and we are excited to have them play agenda, including: (580) 928-5527 extension 128. author and educator from Reydon for us this year! If you didn't already know, • Workshops by noted authors, Venders and booths will be set At 1 p.m.: Green Corn Revival will be joining country editors, photographers, educators up starting at 9 a.m. in the grassy • Jeanetta Calhoun Mish, singer Bleu Edmondson and rock band Eve 6 at and publishers from western square at the center of campus. author, editor and publisher from SWOSUpalooza 12! For more info check out our Oklahoma (In case of inclement weather, the Albuquerque, N.M. event page on facebook, it is easy to find! Simply • Musical entertainment event will be moved indoors to • Connie Ferrero, newspaper search, "SWOSUpalooza 12 - Rockin the Hilltop." that will feature songs from the the gymnasium). associate editor and chief of Junior Actors Guild's upcoming All workshops will be held on advertising - Sayre Record 'palooza Tickets on Sale! production of High School the SWOSU-Sayre Campus and • Deborah Carpenter, That's right! Tickets are finally on sale for Musical. will begin at 10 a.m. The line-up computer instructor and member SWOSUpalooza 12 - Rockin the Hilltop. Tickets • A Medieval Fair, sponsored for the workshops is: of the faculty at Sayre. are currently being sold at the Business Office by the Student Government At 10 a.m.: Terry Ford said the event and also Brian Adler's office, both of which are Association, which will offer food, • Lisa Conard-Frost, historian promises to be an exciting event- located inside the Administration building. We games and a photo booth. from the Washita Battlefield filled day that will celebrate the are currently figuring out the details on how to • An open mic session in the National Site writing and culture of western purchase tickets online, and as soon as we obtain evening where anyone can share • Sam Hagan, renowned Oklahoma. the details on how to exactly do that we will original poetry, recite memorized photographer from Erick "It's an event where music, be sure to let you know! As a reminder, tickets poetry, read an excerpt from a • Carol Marvin Palmer, fiction poetry, photographs, fiction and are $10 for SWOSU students and $15 for non book, or even play guitar and writer, originally from Elk City, non-fiction helps define our students. sing. (This will be held off campus who has published his first novel: cultural heritage and tells the at The Brick coffee shop, located Lover, Friend and Muse story of our region," Ford said. "It Thank You Students! in dow ntow n Sayre at 109 East At 11 a.m.: will be a terrific mix of education, The Southwestern Student Government Main Street). • Alden Whiteman, V.P. for entertainment and fun." Association wants to give a huge thank you to all students, faculty, and staff that attended all of the debates that were recently held here on campus. Whether you believe it or not, your appearance at SWOSU to celebrate National Library Week with discussion these functions and the opinions that you stated SWOSU students, faculty, and Library is sponsoring an exhibit displayed as part of the National will actually have an effect on our university staff, do you have a favorite book? and book discussion titled The Library Week exhibit at the in one way or another. Whether the debates Is there a book that inspired you, Favorite Books of SW OSU Students, Library. worked out in your favor or not, you did make a informed you, changed your Faculty, and Staff. Everyone is invited to the book difference! SGA thanks you for that! Making a perspective on a topic, or just To tell us about your favorite discussion on Thursday, April 14, difference is something we can all participate in, provided entertainment? book, submit the "My Favorite at 3:00 p.m. in the Southwestern and this is something that the SGA does all year We invite you to Create Your Book" form at http://www. Room of the Al Harris Library to long. If you'd like to be a part of this, then stop Own Story @ Your Library by swosu.edu/library/forms/ discuss their favorite books. by Stafford 104 at 6 PM on Thursdays and check telling us about your favorite favoritebook.asp by Friday, April If you have any questions us out! book. 8. about this event, please contact In celebration of National Your favorite book, your name, Linda Pye at linda.pye@swosu. Library Week, the Al Harris and your comments will be edu or call (580)774-7021. Crossword (courtsey of mirroreyes.com) U p c o m i n g
ACROSS 1. Voting district 5. Conjecture Ev e n t s 10. Location 14. Dogfish Wednesday, April 06, 2011 15. Permeate 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bulldog Blitz 16. Formal school ball 17. Skillful Thursday, April 07, 2011 18. Shorten 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM SGA Senate M eeting 20. Hell 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Percussion Concert 22. Spend frivolously 23. Permit Friday, April 08, 2011 24. Destitute 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM N ew Student O rientation Session 25. To a degree exceeding normal limits 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM School of N ursing Student Association 32. Stop (nautical) M eeting 33. Capable of being corrupted 34. Air movement device Saturday, April 09, 2011 37. Transgressions 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ACT N ational Test 38. Not clean 39. Blemish 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM SWOSU International Students Spring 4 0 . "______the season ..." DOWN D inner 41. Fliers in V’s 1. Dry riverbed 19. Shiny and flexible 41. Terrific 42. Odd-numbered page 2. Ends a prayer plastic 42. Charge per unit Monday, April 11, 2011 43. Booking 3. Jazz phrase 21. Repose 44. Spring 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Social W ork Senior Banquet 4. Timeless 25. Where the sun rises 45. Periods of discounted 45. Impolite look 5. A New York football 26. Seventeen in Roman prices 49. Estimated time of arrival team numerals 46. Clan Tuesday, April 12, 2011 50. The state of being behind 6. Eardrum 27. Tins 47. Knight's "suit" 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 18th A nnual SWOSU Research and Schol 53. Latticework 7. Abate 28. Climbing vines 48. French for "Queen" arly Activity Fair 57. Restriction 8. Browse 29. Poem 5 1. Framework for holding 59. Former Italian currency 9. Fortuneteller 30. "Come in!" objects 10. Malice 31. Set down 52. Bowl over Wednesday, April 13, 2011 60. Black, in poetry 11. Angered 34. Central points 53. Hard work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SWOSU Biology Club Plant Sale 61. Papal court 12. Carried with difficulty 35. Countertenor 54. Italian resort 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Social Science Banquet 62. Graven image 13 . Manicurist1 s board 36. A gas found in some 55. Press laundry 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Symphonic & C om m unity Bands Concert 63. Arid lights 56. A period of discounted 64. The sound of a bell rung slowly 38. D prices 65. Usually topped with ice cream 39. Tinny 58. Outrage
Coach from page 1 this year. and the International Professional Rodeo Association SWOSU Director of Athletics Todd Thurman (IPRA). During this time, he accumulated career expressed his excitement about the newest addition earnings in excess of $500,000. Visnieski's best years to his staff and looks forward to the rodeo team's in professional rodeo were from 2001 through 2004. future success under Visnieski. During this time he was a four-time qualifier for the "We knew the job would attract a number of International Finals Rodeo. He was the IPRA's top quality applicants," Thurman said. "It was a tough money winner in 2002 and was the winner of the decision, but Mike is the one that emerged as the best Longhorn World Series Championship in bull riding. fit for SWOSU. He has the energy and commitment Visnieski, who most recently was teaching at that will move the SWOSU rodeo program forward Choctaw Public Schools and running his own for the future." construction business, said he had been considering SWOSU President Randy Beutler is pleased with the possibility of coaching rodeo the last several years. the selection. "There is no place I'd rather raise my family than "I'm very excited about Mike coming back to Weatherford and no place I'd rather coach than at SWOSU," Beutler said. "Not only is he a graduate, SWOSU," Visnieski said. "The school and its rodeo but I know that he will proudly carry the university's program occupy a very special place in my heart." tradition of a quality rodeo program forward as well SWOSU has enjoyed a lengthy and long run of as excel in recruiting excellent student-athletes to the successes in the collegiate rodeo world with six program ." National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Visnieski, a native of Harrah, was a member of the championship banners occupying a prominent space SWOSU rodeo team under legendary coach Dr. Don in the school's fieldhouse. Both the SWOSU men's Mitchell from 1995 to 1999. He competed in both bull and women's rodeo teams are currently ranked again riding and team roping and was a qualifier for the among the leaders in the Central Plains Region and 1998 College National Finals Rodeo. are positioning themselves for what could likely be a Visnieski later went on to a successful rodeo career return to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)
writh the PRCA the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) in Tiinp The Southwestern April 6, 2011- Page 4 features Mabry Savage honored with rededication A special rededication ceremony is planned four years before Oklahoma statehood with several Thursday, April 7, in honor of Mary Mabry Savage, saloons lining the main street of town. The first the first-ever female student at the Weatherford classes for Southwestern Normal were held in institution. the Weatherford Congregational Church as well The married housing complex—Mary Mabry as several renovated saloons. Mabry-Savage was Savage Hall—will be rededicated at the 4 p.m. among the students who could hear the clink of ceremony/reception. Family members and friends glasses, the rattle of dice and the voices of gamblers will be in attendance. SWOSU President Randy in the adjacent saloons. Beutler invites the public to also attend. Mabry-Savage was the first of her family to Ada Hainta Mary Mabry Savage Hall is located at the corner attend classes at Southwestern. Several other family of College and 7th Streets. The hall is located just members who attended were daughter Lorena G. south of where construction has started on the new Males and grandson Dr. James L. Males, both who Weatherford Event Center. were inducted into the SWOSU Distinguished CATC helping Mabry-Savage was 16 years old when she enrolled Alumni Hall of Fame in 1996. Other family members at Southwestern Normal on August 10, 1903. She who graduated from the university included and her father came from Leedey in an open, horse- prominent Los Angeles attorney Harry C. Mabry, drawn wagon, and Mabry-Savage enrolled in a former New Mexico Governor Tom Mabry, Colorado course of study that was the equivalent of high attorney John Mabry and many more. students succeed school. She was one of 113 students to enroll that first Lynne Thurman, director of the SWOSU day. Institutional Advancement Office, said a reception As a two-year public institution of higher At the time, Weatherford was a wild cow-town will follow the brief ceremony. education, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College (CATC) was created to be a vibrant place of learning for strong education-minded tribal and non-tribal citizens. With its opening in Movie Review A ugust 2006, CATC became a hopeful beacon to assist in fulfilling the educational dreams of all comprehend tribal citizens, regardless of national affiliation. any complex During its few years of existence and with its equations. leadership, CATC has offered assistance and This support to several hundred students pursuing continues to their education. Limitless is the best movie I go on as long Ada Hainta, Carnegie, the youngest of three have seen in a long time. as he keeps taking the pill. children, is a first-generation college student. I hate suspense movies in Soon Eddie takes Wall She attended Upward Bound before enrolling which you never really know Street by storm, making a in college, which assisted her in making an what is going on. Limitless is small stake into millions. adjustment to higher education. Ada is currently not like this. It is a great movie His accomplishments catch a junior and is pursuing a degree in Tribal throughout. the eye of mega-mogul Carl Administration. She aspires to be a role model Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper- Van Loon (Robert De Niro), for her nieces and nephews by achieving a college you might know him from his who invites him to help degree. On a personal note, Ada describes herself role in The Hangover) he is an broker the largest merger as a vibrant individual, who is always laughing. aspiring author for a company in corporate history. But The following represents an interview conducted but isn't having any luck with his they also bring Eddie to the by Gail Wilcox, CATC Administrative and book. Suddenly his life changes attention of people willing Admissions Officer. dramatically. He runs into his ex to do anything to get their Gail: Would you describe the triggering event brother in law and he introduces hands on his stash of NZT. for choosing the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal him to NZT, a revolutionary new This is my favorite part as he attempts to hang on to his College? pharmaceutical that allows him of the movie because everyone is dwindling supply long enough Ada: I met the CATC staff and instantly felt a to tap into his inner self and reach after him due to his success. With to outwit his enemies. Go see it, sense of belonging instead of feeling out of place. his full potential. his life in jeopardy and the drug's you will love it I wanted to watch Even though I was already a SWOSU student, With every dose Eddie takes brutal side effects grinding him it again after it was done great I felt alone somehow. The economic downturn he's able to recall everything down, Eddie dodges mysterious movie. created confusion and forced me to review my he has ever read, seen or heard, people, a vicious gangster and --Charleston Flemings options in an Education career. At that point, learn any language in a day and an intense police investigation craving to make a difference, I decided that I wanted to work with and for Tribes. I visited with the CATC staff regarding those very issues and felt the cohesiveness within the office and decided to become a student. Really, that decision changed m y life. Gail: What are your goals after receiving your degree? Ada: I want to do thousands of different things. I really want to be a teacher some day. But the Tribal Administration degree will allow me the opportunity to work while I pursue a degree in education. Sometimes the Forest and Wildlife Management Degree gets my attention. If I choose that degree I can teach young people in the National Parks. In the end, my ultimate goal is to mentor and teach young people in a Boarding School or some other learning environment. Gail: What is your strongest challenge in coming to college? Ada: Being responsible. Once I moved to Weatherford, there was no one available to prompt me to attend class, work, or pay my bills. That adjustment was tough, but now I realize the importance of following-through. Gail: What is your advice to other students? Ada: Plan for the future, of course. Attend class regularly. Spend money wisely. Study hard and don't take things for granted. Anytime a good opportunity presents itself, act on it wisely. Gail: What does attending a Tribal College mean to you? Ada: It is a great feeling that a Tribal College exists in my community. For a Tribal College to be present means tribal officials had a vision to offer a strong cultural education to Indians. Amazing!!! Just seeing the Tribal College on campus gives me hope. I firmly believe that education is the only way out for young people. Gail: What other advice or comments would you like to share with existing or potential students? Ada: Before I enrolled in the Tribal College, I was on the verge of leaving college. I felt out of place on campus. I was alone even in the midst of 5,000 other students. I was just 30 minutes away from home, but still I felt all alone. The Tribal College offers me support and encouragement that I did not have before. I would encourage all tribes to support the Tribal College so that other Indian students may feel encouraged and supported as I do. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College should be a top priority for funding in order to have a sanctuary for students—a wonderful sanctuary for just CATC students to come together in fellowship, watch television, eat, or just hang out. That would be awesome! Page 5 • April 6, 2011 The Southwestern S ports sports calendar
Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rodeo at SWOSU
Friday, April 08, 2011 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Softball vs. Midwestern State 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Baseball at Texas A&M Kings ville 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rodeo at SWOSU
Saturday, April 09, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Baseball at Texas A&M Kings ville 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Rodeo at SWOSU 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Softball vs. Midwestern State 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rodeo at SWOSU
Monday, April 11, 2011 Women’s Golf at Tarleton State Invitational Doug Carel prepares to pitch in recent home action. Carel and the Bulldogs are now nationally-ranked. (Photo by Josh Doering) Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Women’s Golf at Tarleton State Invitational
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Bulldogs enter national rankings Softball at Newman
EMPORIA, Kan. - Southwestern Oklahoma State week's poll. Friday, April 15, 2011 University muscled its way into the baseball elite Emporia State remained the nation's top-ranked Softball at Oklahoma City University Tournament with a top 25 debut in the latest NCAA Division II team with a 20-1 record. The Hornets, whose only 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Baseball vs. East Central National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association poll. loss came last week to SWOSU, collected nine 7:00 PM Rodeo at Fort Hays State The Bulldogs, who are at 24-8 on the season, first-place votes and 338 points. The next four spots collected 32 points and landed at No. 25 spot. The remained the same with Mount Olive, N.C. in Saturday, April 16, 2011 ranking is the school's first national poll appearance second, West Florida in third, Grand Valley State, Softball at Oklahoma City University Tournament 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Baseball vs. East Central since joining the NCAA Division II ranks in 1997. Mich. in fourth and Southern Connecticut State in 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Blue White Football Scrim No other Lone Star Conference team is listed in this fifth. mage
Baseball team takes two out of three from Emporia State
By Ricky Frech advanced Andre Yates to third, Jeremy Soliday hit a by John Zule, and a few wild pitches from Contin. Staff Reporter____ two-out double that scored Yates and put SWOSU In the end, Doug Carel came on in relief, but wasn't up 1-0. Unfortunately, they couldn't do anything able to immediately stop the bleeding and SWOSU This past weekend the Southwestern Bulldogs else and ended the inning with two men left on found themselves down 3-2. won two out of three games with the Incarnate Word base. Even with the Bulldogs down it didn't seem Cardinals in a series between two of the Lonestar Neither team was able to get the bats rolling in the like they were out as they had been able to hit Kirk Conference's best teams. second inning, but in the third Epsinal hit a two out Jewasko quite often throughout the game. In the first game, the fans were treated to an double to score Edwin Mendosa. After that, Soliday SWOSU just wasn't able to ever get the bats intense game whose result was in question until the and Rob LaFrance were to reach base to get the rolling again and ending up losing the game 3-2. last out. At the beginning, it seemed like SWOSU bases loaded, but Christian Wise flied out to end the They were able to turn it around in the next two had the upper hand as starting pitcher Hector Contin inning. games and won 6-5 and 11-7 to bring their record to quickly mowed through the first three batters he Contin kept up his excellent pitching and was able season record to 26-9. faced. to take a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but then the This weekend SWOSU is in Texas for a three game In the bottom of the first inning SWOSU got bottom fell out. series with Texas A&M-Kingsville, but will be back down to two outs quickly, but was still able to The Cardinals were able to put up some runs on in Weatherford the following week for a homestand do some damage. After a Nelson Espinal single the board due to a couple of walks, an RBI double against East Central.
Run/walk event Saturday to benefit child advocacy program A 5K, 10K and Kids Kruise ru n /w alk to benefit an Costs vary depending on the race: Kids Kruise, trafficking in the United States. Love146 focuses organization that aims to end child sex slavery and $10; 10K, senior citizens and students $40 and adults on education and direct intervention efforts as well human trafficking will be held Saturday, April 16, at $60; 5K, senior citizens and students $20, adults $35 as contributing and nurturing a growing abolition the Great Plains Family YMCA in Weatherford. and children accompanied by paying adult $15. movement. People can learn more about Love146 at The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Registration forms are available at the YMCA, Dr. the site's website— love146.org. Psychology Club is sponsoring the run/walk to Melinda Burgess' SWOSU office in Psychology Room Donations are welcome and the SWOSU benefit Love 146. 126, or by calling Jennifer Osborn at (405) 779-0988. Psychology Club is hoping for a big turnout to help Starting times for the run/w alk are 8:30 a.m. for Osborn said most people in the United States the fight against something as heartbreaking as child the Kids Kruise, 9:15 a.m. for the 10K and 9:30 a.m. are not aware that the United States is now the #1 sex slavery and exploitation that is taking place right for the 5K. Participants can register at the YMCA of destination in the world for sex trafficking and over here in Oklahoma, the United States and across the Weatherford or the day of the race. 1 million children are currently involved in sex world. Softball team wins three in crossover tournament SAN ANGELO, Texas - Southwestern she blanked Tarleton State and then put together its best-ever showing in the tossed zeros at Eastern New Mexico in annual Lone Star Conference Softball her final four innings. She has thrown Crossover Tournament winning three- 18 consecutive scoreless innings and of-five games in action played at San lowered her ERA to a paltry 1.85. Angelo, Texas. Kori Oord was SWOSU's offensive SWOSU upped its overall record hero against ACU. Her two-run homer to 15-11 and now readies itself for an was part of a three-run sixth that put important upcoming series against the Bulldogs in front to stay. nationally-ranked and North Division In the final game on Saturday against leader Midwestern State beginning Tarleton, Raines was again dominant on Friday at home. the mound. She allowed just four hits At the crossover, SWOSU was 4-2 and retired 10 straight batters during losers to Texas A&M-Kingsville in the the middle portion of the game. She first game on Friday then bounced struck out five and walked just two back with a 4-2 win over Eastern New TexAnns. Mexico. The Bulldogs split two games The Bulldogs only run came in the Saturday, losing 5-0 to Incarnate Word fourth when Kristina Davis reached on and then beating Tarleton State, 1-0. a single and then scored a few batters SWOSU won its third game on Sunday later after an errant play by the TSU with a 3-0 shutout against Abilene second baseman. Christian. Raines again collected the win in the In the win against ACU, Katie Raines victory over Eastern New Mexico on tossed an eight-hit shutout of the Friday. She allowed seven hits and only Wildcats to improve her record to 9-5 two runs, both of which were unearned. on the year. Raines was the winning She struck out eight batters and walked pitcher in all three games at the just two. tournament. She retired nine of the first Raines' RBI single in the fifth put 10 ACU batters she faced and then got SWOSU ahead 3-2 when she plated a bases-load double-play in the seventh Oord. The Bulldogs added more extra to preserve the blanking. later when Sara Harwell blasted her It was the second consecutive eighth home run of the season, a solo shutout Raines had tossed. Earlier shot to lead off the seventh. Page 6 • April 6, 2011 The Southwestern B a c k P a g e Sudoku Answers
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L a r y n H o l l a n d Res Life Classification/Major: Junior/ Health Science Hometown: Mustang, OK Hall: Stewart Hall The Hunt Favorite Hobby: Outdoor activities- kayaking, bik ing, and hiking Favorite Movie: Meet the Robinsons or Toy Story 3 Each week students Favorite Book: Hunger Games will be given a_ chance at finding the Favorite Band: Chris Tomlin and David Crowder Band autographed baseball, located somewhere on If I won the lottery today, I would finish school (and pay off school). Next I the SWOSU campus. would donate a large portion to charities. The first thing I would buy myself Just bring it to the would be a new vehicle, then I would save enough to live on the rest of my Residence Life office to life. receive your prize. Disks + Golf = Good Time CLUE: By Cash Cooper You have to watch your step with this new mystery, As it's trapped in a shallow grave of misery. You won't have long to find this place, Enjoy golf, but tired of your Swedish wife accusing you of in In fact, 10 minutes is all it takes. Now hurry, for this is the final trickery. fidelity? Then Neff Hall is the place for you! On April 20, Neff Hall is hosting a Disc Golf tournament out at Rader Park. The contestants will take turns throwing the discs around the 18-hole course while aiming for the lowest score possible. The winner IRESIDENT OF THE MONTH will take away a starter set of discs courtesy of Residence Life! Competitors are urged to bring their own discs if available. Stu MATT HALL dents can meet at Neff Hall at 4:45 for more information and the competition will follow shortly. Please stop by the front desk At SWOSU’s Residence Halls there is a diverse community of people. Each month, the ResLife committee, G Squared, honors one outstanding resident from each hall with its before then to fill out the sign up sheet. Good luck and be sure Resident of the Month Award. This award is given to a resident that excels in activity in to practice up! volvement, on campus representation, and contributes to the enhancement of the community Environment of Residence Life. This week’s spotlight shines on Oklahoma Hall’s Resident of the Month, Esther Okoro. Esther is a positive influence and active contributor in Okla We’ll Take You Out to the Ballgame homa’s events. Esther hails from Dallas, Texas and is a Junior studying PrePharmacy. Esther By Josh Collins enjoys poetry, school, running, and meeting new and interesting people. Esther is a star in the ResLife community and on behalf of Res Life, we would like to so say “Shine on Esther, It’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at opening night in Okla shine on.” homa City’s Bricktown Ballpark. Sixty lucky on-campus inhab itants will get the chance to watch the Houston Astros’ triple A affiliate, the Oklahoma City RedHawks, take the field on April 15 as they face the Albuquerque Isotopes. Residence Life will ResLIFE Happenings provide transportation to and from the ballpark, tickets to the game, and a generous selection of classic baseball cuisine during the contest. Many promotions will be hosted by the RedHawks What When Where in conjunction with “Opening Night,” including a dazzling fireworks show at the conclusion of the ninth inning. Res Life Trip to OKC RedHawks’ Game Apr. 15 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma So residents, all that you have to do is rush over to the Residence Life office and sign up today. A $10 RE Res Lie Block Party Apr. 21 The Student Union Lawn FUNDABLE deposit is required in order to reserve Oklahoma Hall your spot and space is limited. Don’t miss your chance at this epic event! Open Mic Night Apr. 7 Oklahoma Hall Lobby Sunday Night Movie Apr. 24 Oklahoma Hall Lobby Spa Day Apr. 26 Oklahoma Hall Lobby
Neff Hall Dear People of SWOSU, D o you have a hidden talent? W ant to show Neff Hall Frisby GolfTournamet Apr. 20 Rader Park of your abilities? Express your creativity? W ell N O W is your tim e to shine! O klahom a Stewart Hall H a ll is hosting an O pen M ic Night on Thursday, April Every 7, 2 0 1 1 . C om e sing, dance, read poetry; just Movie Night Stewart Hall Lobby express Tuesday your- self!! Can't wait to see you th e r e ! P.S. - There w ill be delicious coffee Easter Eggstravaganza Apr. 24 Stewart Hall Lobby/Lawn served!! Sincerely T-Shirt Swap Apr. 25 Stewart Hall Lobby , R e s - L i f e