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And yeah, some of them & the Departed and Holy Moly. are probably about me to some Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the degree — the guy who ticks off the show begins at 4:00 p.m. Gener- wrong girl from Arkansas, and the al admission tickets cost $31.50, guy who doesn't always like what including fees, and VIP tickets are he sees himself becoming. Mostly $51.50. though, I think they're just honest." The event name comes from the "This music, at its best, can put Red Dirt genre that will be repre- into words what we have been sented on the stage. Red Dirt music thinking for our entire lives," Felker is a genre named for the color of said, "And even at its worst, it gets the soil found in Oklahoma, where people drinking beer and makes the music originated. It is hard to people happy. Either of those is fine define because of the diversity of with me." its bands. Fans that don't drink can still Chelsie White, an avid country expect a good time. fan who works for Cameron, an oil "Country shows are fun but can and gas company, explains what get a little rowdy." Event Securi- Red Dirt means to her. ty Guard Wesley Butts said. "We "Most people classify Red Dirt escort those who cause trouble out. as the indie scene of country music. We try to be nice and polite, but It has several influences including after 10 beers, some people don't rock, folk, bluegrass and country. want to be nice. We do everything I like that it sounds like so many we can to avoid escalating any things. I have eclectic tastes in situation that does arise. We want music and Red Dirt meets all my concert goers to feel safe while they needs." enjoy the show." The headliners, Turnpike Trouba- Tickets can be purchased at dours, are Oklahoma natives from protixonline.com or at the box Tahlequah. The quintet includes office the day of the show. The box front man Evan Felker, R.C. Ed- office opens three hours prior to wards on bass, Kyle Nix on fiddle, show time. Ryan Engelman on guitar and Photo by Quang Pho, The Vista. 4 CAMPUS QUOTES "Campus Ouotes" If there was a movie about your Life, who would you want to star as you? "I think Liam Neeson would be cool" "Oh Beyonce for sure." -Kalin March -Bria Bowler Sophmore Philosophy and Political Science Major Junior Marriage and Family major "No clue at all, I really don't know." "Scarlett Johansson definitely" -Amber Landry -Addie Fraizer Freshman, Undecided Major Freshman Nursing major oining the Armed Forces Brittney Taylor main things is the college education money they will earn decide what career field they want to pursue, depending for their service in the military. The basic requirements on the availability. In his experience, the most popular for joining the military are being a high school graduate, career fields are infantry, combat, medical and communi- Contributing Writer establishing citizenship requirements, meeting basic med- cations. ical and moral requirements, dependency, height, weight, Hernandez says if someone enlists into the Army, they "People are always needed to join the United States tattoo and ear gauges requirements. These qualifications enlist for a specific job and a ship date, and then, they Military to ensure the fighting force for America," are determined by your recruiter. will sign the Enlistment Contract and swear in. After said Ubaldo Alfonso Hernandez, a United States Army Next, an aptitude test must be taken and a qualified someone swears in, they are considered a future soldier, recruiter. Hernandez has served 15 years in the Army and score must be met. This test is called the Armed Services and they wait for their ship date to come. Before future enlisted at 17-years-old as an engineer. He also served in Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). "The core of the soldiers ship out, they are required to meet with their Iraq for two years. test is math, paragraph comprehension, and vocabulary. recruiters weekly to ensure they are always meeting their After his time in Iraq, he became a recruiter for the The test is very important because it will determine what enlistment standards and to participate in future soldier United States Army and has been a recruiter for nine career fields will be available to the applicant," said training. The training includes fitness, land navigation, years. Hernandez served as a recruiter at many high Hernandez. He also says that a high score on the test does map reading, rank structure, the phonetic alphabet, and schools in Oklahoma City, including Capitol Hill, Grant, not guarantee the applicant a better job, it just means that military time, just to name a few, said Hernandez. Southeast, Santa Fe Charter School, Moore, West Moore, there will be more career fields available for the applicant The military can offer many opportunities. Hernandez and Western Heights. He has also recruited at Oklahoma to choose from. said, "Just like any other major corporation, new people City Community College, the University of Oklahoma, Applicants will then need to have a physical done and bring in new energy, and ideas that will lead the Army and the University of Central Oklahoma. He has visited be medically approved by a doctor to make sure that they into the future." the UCO's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) are physically fit enough to serve. After this, the applicant department many times and has recruited four students will meet with a highly-trained counselor to help them from UCO into the United States Army. "If you are in the ROTC program and earn your degree, you can be commissioned in the Army as an officer and have the privilege of leading soldiers," said Hernandez. Two students were active duty in the Army, and the other two were in the Army Reserves. He says many students that already attend college join the Army Reserves, because after their initial training, their duty is one weekend a month and two weeks for annual train- ing. This allows many students to complete their degree while they serve their country. According to Hernandez, there are many things to expect when joining the military. "There is challenging physical and leadership training, working with advanced technology, training for combat, and being in combat." People will perform their job specialty, and work with quality, motivated individuals. Regardless of your job specialty, the military offers financial stability, health This photo features soldiery marching during the Libertyfest care, housing, 30 days paid vacation a year and a 20-year 2014 parade on July 4th 2014. These soldiers are happy to be home after serving for their contry in Afganistan. Photo by Aliki retirement plan. He said for college students one of the Dyer, The Vista i III I I I MN IL 1.1111■111t 6 NEWS Legendary actor James Garner dies at 86 Tyler Talley A well-renowned actor in ered to be two of the best shows his own right, Garner was also of all time. a contemporary and co-star of A staunch supporter of the Managing Editor some of the most beloved actors Democratic Party, Garner was and actresses in history such as one of several celebrities to join Marlon Brando, Audrey Hep- Martin Luther King, Jr.