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Kellye Tallent
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OKLAHOMA CITY-The Zoo `- Crabrief Pearson on drums. Amphitheatre will host Down in In an interview given for the the Dirt on Saturday, August 2. The Facebook page, Felker stated, show features Turnpike Trouba- "All the songs are about people dours, Wade Bowen, Cody Canada we know. 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. in the James Garner, aged 86, died of burn, Toshiro Mifune, Bruce Lee "March on Washington for Jobs natural causes in his Los Ange- and Paul Newman. and Freedom." He was in atten- les home this past Saturday. An To a younger generation, Gar- dance during Dr. King's iconic "I Oklahoma native, Garner leaves ner is perhaps best known for Have a Dream" speech. behind a legendary career span- his portrayal of the older Noah Born in Norman, Okla., Garner ning over six decades. Calhoun in the 2004 romantic would return to his hometown Garner enjoyed an incredible drama, The Notebook. He told frequently to show support for film career in the 50's and 60's The Oklahoman in 2012 that the The University of Oklahoma with standout turns in classic film was one of his three favor- (OU) and the OU Sooners. He films such as Sayonara, The ites of his own films "because would receive an honorary Doc- Great Escape, Victor Victoria it was about everlasting love. I tor of Humane Letters degree and Grand Prix to name just a believe in everlasting love." from the university in 1995. He few. He received an Oscar nomi- His talents were not limited would go on to donate $500,000 nation for best supporting actor to the big screen alone. Garner in 2003 to the school's drama in 1985 for his role in Murphy's stared in two television shows: department. Romance, playing a small-town ABC's western Maverick and Garner leaves behind his wife druggist who becomes roman- NBC's unconventional detective of 55 years, Lois, and their two James Garner holds the 41st annual life achievement award backstage at the 11th tically involved with a single annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in this Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 file photo taken drama The Rockford Files. Both daughters, Kim and Gigi. in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) mom, played by Sally Field. were hits and both are consid-
FILE - James Garner (left) plays a scene for MGM's Actor James Garner, right, and his wife Lois are shown FILE - From Left: James Garner, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland "Grand Prix," which has cars racing through the streets in the Trans World Flight Center prior to boarding a and Clint Eastwood pose for Warner Brothers Pictures' "Space Cowboys" of Monte Carlo in this June 14, 1966 file photo. Actor TWA Jetliner enroute to London in this Feb. 21, 1964 in this July 2000 file photo. Actor James Garner, wisecracking star of TV's James Garner, wisecracking star of TV's "Maverick" file photo taken in New York. Actor James Garner, "Maverick" who went on to a long career on both small and big screen, who went on to a long career on both small and big wisecracking star of TV's "Maverick" who went on to a died Saturday July 19, 2014 according to Los angeles police. He was 86. screen, died Saturday July 19, 2014 according to Los long career on both small and big screen, died Satur- (AP Photo/ Warner Brothers, File) angeles police. He was 86. (AP Photo/File) day July 19, 2014 according to Los angeles police. He was 86. (AP Photo/MGM, File)
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NEWS 7 Selling the Sun: Oklahoma's war on solar energy
J. Preston Drake Since April, Oklahoma's state How does Oklahoma benefit occupy such a pivotal position, it customers. Perhaps, but is that not government has been taxing the from making it harder to reduce is already difficult for renewable fair? The other 799,700 customers its own carbon footprint? And, are all using power provided by Editorial sun. energy companies to carve a foot- It does not take an astronomer to how does the state legislature not hold. The deck was already stacked OGE's coal and gas, while that Renewable energy is the gateway understand how absolutely asinine understand the complete hypocrisy against them, and the legislature paltry 300 are providing for their to the future. From San Francisco this is — sales taxes on food and of this law? just slipped Chesapeake and OGE a own energy needs while also giving to Berlin, it is agreed by everyone water are one thing, taxation on a Oklahoma's legislature consists pair of aces. back to the community. from climate scientists to fast food star is another entirely. of conservative Democrats and Bear in mind that solar energy Thanks to Fallin and both the workers that fossil fuels have to go Technically speaking, the tax even more conservative Republi- users do not have much of a way Oklahoma Republicans and Demo- some day. Energy independence is does not affect the sun, but it does cans. One of the main conservative to store any power that they do not crats, solar users in Oklahoma must a daily topic in American political institute an extra tax on the installa- talking points is how regulation use. Any power created by solar now pay to install their own panels, hurts businesses, especially small forfeit their extra energy to the grid discussions. Denmark and Germa- tion orsoIganels., , panels or wind turbines is returned ny lead the charge in green energy AccOrditig to Oklahoma Gas and ones. to the power grid, yet OGE has had and then pay a tax on top of that. research and many American states Electric;orily about 300 of their Solar companies are only ser- the audacity to claim that those us- This is absolute insanity that cannot discuss ways to encourage the customers make use of rooftop vicing 300 people in Oklahoma. If ing solar energy are not paying their be allowed to continue, unless our growth of these industries. Oklaho- solar panels or wind turbines. That these businesses were any smaller, fair share to maintain the grid. state government wants the world ma, however, has pioneered a re- constitutes 0.0375 percent of OGE they would be selling lemonade out OGE argues that solar users on to see us as a backwards, regressive newable energy policy that has left customers; this is hardly a profit- of roadside stands in the suburbs. their grid pay less for the mainte- region of America. the entire country dumbfounded. able tax base. In a state where gas and oil nance of infrastructure than other
In this May 23, 2009, file photo, Tony Grahame, director of Yavapai College's Residential Building Technology Program in Prescott, Ariz., stands next to a photovoltaic solar panel used to pow- er Arizona's first true "zero-net energy" home in Chino Valley, Ariz. The house generates all the power it uses on-site. A lawsuit filed by two solar companies asks an Arizona court to overturn state tax officials' 2013 decision that homeowners leasing panels that produce electricity must pay property taxes. The interpretation said the homeowners' leased panels are subject to taxes like renewable energy generation equipment owned by large and medium-sized utilities. (AP Photo/The Daily Courier, Doug Cook, File)
8 FEATURE
"Oh, The Places You'll Go:" 7 Best Cities for Grads
cost of living and the availability Tyler Talley of jobs in one's chosen field. The unemployment rate currently stands at 6.1 percent Managing Editor according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, signifying an As the summer draws to improving job market, but the a close, many UCO students will question remains: where are the also be finishing their terms as best places for new grads to go? students, both undergraduates and A new study by NerdWal- graduates. The next step is to enter let examined criteria for each ma- the workforce full time. jor city in the United States - such Many UCO students will as the job market, average income, stay in Oklahoma, but some will affordability and percentage of also be moving to new horizons, young people - and compiled a list both within the United States and of the best places for new college across the globe. Motivations could graduates. range from employment to the The site notes that need for a change of scenery. graduates should be aware that The question is, "Where the job markets in these cities are is the best place to go?" Moving extremely competitive, since they can be as nerve-wrecking as it is are so popular for young people. exciting. Before committing to any This means that even scoring an certain destination, it is important interview for an entry-level job to study factors such as the average could be tricky.
Atlanta, Georgia
Median Income for College Grads: $50,862 Median Income for College Grads: $60,104 Home to Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines and The Home Depot, Atlanta Median Income for College Grads: $45,023 Home to the White House, Capitol Hill and provides a range of opportunities for new graduates. The Georgia cap- Thanks in part to a thriving music and film countless national landmarks, Washington D.C. ital is driven by numerous industries including trade, transportation, scene, Austin is quickly becoming the cultural doesn't seem like a big draw for young people. In business, government, education and health services. Like Austin, hub of the American South and attracting young reality, the city has the potential to be a gold- Atlanta is also a growing mecca for musicians and filmilakers. people from all over the country, thanks in part mine for graduates, as it has some of the county's 2 to its unofficial motto, "Keep Austin Weird." highest wages, the second highest in the country. Ages 20 to 29 make up more than 21 percent There are many opportunities in government, of the overall population. as well the lowest of course, but also business, science and the unemployment rate out of all major U.S. cities. arts. Those in search of a social lifestyle should Major tech corporations, such as Dell and IBM, take note as the city offers frequent networking are located in Austin. The food scene is ripe, events and a busy happy hour, not to mention ranging from high-end flavor to delectable food the countless museums, monuments and rich truck treats. It ranked the second lowest on history the city contains. While the nation's NerdWallet's Cost of Living Index, right behind capital is one of the more expensive places to Columbus, Ohio. Austin's rental vacancy rate live, the rewards for those who make it are is around 5 percent, showing that while new numerous. residents can find a place to stay, the demand for living space is high.
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D enver, Colorado
Median Income for College Grads: $50,578 Median Income for College Grads: $48,133 For any graduate looking to diversify their life, Similar to Seattle, Denver sports a very educated Seattle is the place for you. The city is a melting pot population with a large percentage of its citizens for a variety of cultures, housing numerous museums holding a bachelor's degree. The Mile-High City along with neighborhoods filled with all nationalities. has an about-average cost of living, with degree Major companies like Microsoft and Boeing call the holders making above-average wages. The most Washington capital home, but expect the competition profitable professions found in the area are in for jobs to be fierce as Seattle is the most educated aerospace and aviation, broadcasting, energy and city in the U.S. More than 34 percent of Seattle's pop- health care. 5 ulation hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to CNBC. Perhaps the biggest draw to the city is its affordability. Because it is home to many universities, the food and entertainment is priced to people work- ing on a budget. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Median Income for College Grads: $46,525 Minneapolis is well-known for its status as a city with a unique down-home vibe. The friendly peo- ple are not the only draws to the midwestern me- tropolis. Nature lovers won't have to sacrifice their love of the outdoors as the city prides itself on its abundance of bike paths, lakes and hiking trails. Minneapolis is also the home to the most Fortune 500 companies per capita in all of the metro areas in the country. providing plenty of job opportuni- ties. Along with an affordable cost of living and a reliable transportation system, the city is quite an attractive home for recent college graduates. 7
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Median Income for College Grads: $61,426 While it is incredibly expensive to live there, high wages and a strong job market make San Fran- cisco an attractive destination for new college graduates. The median income for post-grads with a bachelor's degree is the highest in the country. Its major industries include technology, science, media and financial services. The city also houses the country's biggest tech giants, including Google and Twitter. •:4Stot, , UCO Concert Chorale performs in Brazil this week
Terra Rhodes
Contributing Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma's Concert Chorale is performing their Facebook how excited they are to go to Brazil. During this rehearsal this week in Brazil at the Fifth Annual Campina Grande International process, we really reacquainted ourselves together and we really enjoyed Music Festival along with renowned artists and groups from all over the learning the music. We had a performance for the Oklahoma Chorale world. Directors Association, and we also performed Dr. Magrill's piece at his The UCO Concert Chorale is one of only four universities around the Temple. It's been a good experience to get back together," Nelson said. world that were asked to perform at the festival. The UCO Foundation helped fund a portion of the cost of the trip, "I am well acquainted with the director of the festival, and he knows making it affordable for students to go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, what kind of choirs I direct. We have been friends for 10 years or so traveling to Brazil, experiencing the culture. and he's had the festival for five years and he's had an open invitation "When we are in Rio de Janeiro we will be staying at a hotel for me. The past years it just hasn't worked out for the choir to come out that's right off the beach, from what I understand, and when we are in because our summers have just not been available. All the pieces kind of Campina Grande, we will be staying at a hotel provided by the festival. fell together this year so it is nice we have this opportunity to perform and We are going to try to take in as much of the culture as we can, and we learn," Dr. Karl Nelson, director of choral studies at UCO, said. are going to be taking classes and rehearsing with some of the Brazilian The UCO Concert Chorale will perform two pieces that were written students there in Campina Grande," Nelson said. specifically for the choir, one by UCO's composer-in-residence Samuel UCO's Assistant Professor of Voice Dr. Robert Glaubitz, who is well Magrill, titled "The Winding Ray," the other is a piece written by the known for his website, The Aria Database, is teaching vocal master class- director of the festival, Dr. Vladimir Silva. Other notable music es at the festival. Dr. Nelson is teaching choral conducting classes, while that the choir will perform will be pieces by English composer Herbert his wife Jena Nelson, director and drama teacher for Edmond North High Howells and a madrigal by Clement Janequin. School, is in attendance teaching musical theatre. The festival will run "We have been practicing for the past couple of weeks or so, and every- until Sunday. one is very exciting about the trip. It's been fun to see everyone posting on
The UCO Concert Chorale (pictured above) has been invited to perform at the Fifth Annual Campina Grande International Music Festival held in Brazil, July 20-27. Photo Provided. Christians on Campus participate in Summer Internship
A couple weeks ago, the college interns went to California for The Training, Queila Omena where Christians from all over the world meet to study the Bible. The Church in Oklahoma City paid for all expenses and accommodations for the trip. The Training held over 5,000 devoted Christians and covered the last 25 chapters of Genesis. Contributing Writer Christians on Campus actively worked for over 10 years, and always had the determination to participate in internships and conferences. They meet on Students from UCO, OU and OCCC take part in a summer internship hosted Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the Bible study, where they read the by The Church in Oklahoma City, and learn to serve while also benefiting from Bible and share experiences about their lives. the studies. The summer internship began on May 29 and will end on August 6. "They might have been Christians before, they might not have, but either "I think it's a great opportunity to preach the Gospel, meet students, and way they weren't really able to experience the Lord very much. They were not gain more of the Lord," said Nehemiah Kennedy, 17, OCCC student of Pre- able to pursue Him properly, but once they joined the club they were able to tes- Engineering. tify that they could pursue the Lord with other believers and really enrich their The dedicated students work from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until Christian life. That's a really good goal for Christians on Campus," Nehemiah 2 p.m., serving and ministering at OU, OCCC and UCO. Kennedy said. Interns get paid $75 a week, when part-time students receive $50 per week. For more information about Christians on Campus, visit the website http:// "We practice how to serve, and that's actually the most important thing. You www.christiansoncampus.cc/oklahoma/, or contact Mercy at ucochristianson- know, we can learn a lot of knowledge, but serving is the best way for you to [email protected] practice all these spiritual knowledge gains. We try to make people learn how For more information about The Church in Oklahoma City, visit the website to enjoy Christ," said Junfeng Liang, an OU Mechanical Engineering graduate. http://www.churchinokc.org/.
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UCO's Christians on Campus attended a college conference in Latham Springs, Texas last March. Photo provided. Top ten snowcone flavors
1) Black Cherry 6) Piña Colada 2) Bubblegum 7) Sour Apple 3) Cherry 8) Tiger's Blood 4) Cotton Candy 9) Watermelon 5) Dreamsycle 10) Wedding Cake SPORTS i 13
LOOKING BACK IIT THE THUNDER'S OFFSEASON
After a promising season in which the Thunder made it to the Western Conference Finals for the third time in four years they entered this offseason with a specific list of needs in order to get better and compete again for the NBA title. The Vista's Austin Litrell grades ho OKC did this offseason and looks forward to basketball returning this fall.
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TOUR DE FRIINCE HONORS WWI SOLDIERS ON l00 TN ANNAVERSARg
One hundred years after the onset of World War One Europe still remembers the carnage that the conflict left behind. With the Tour de France visiting many of the historical battlegrounds from the war they are using this oppritunity to honor the sacrifice made by their relatives and ancestors.
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14 SPORTS Litrell-ly Sports on the Tunder's Summer
Austin Littrell With the possibility of Rob- erson starting next season at the two guard, the Thunder need to Sports Writer find a low-post scorer. At the very least, Steven Adams will have to start, because Roberson In a summer of big names and and Perkins on the floor will still big moves, the Thunder's off-sea- have its struggles on offense, son has brought little excitement the same as when Thabo and to the fans from the question- Perkins were both on the floor. able draft picks to losing out on Presti deserves credit, though, Gasol. I would personally give for going out and getting the top this off-season a C for Sam Presti free agent on their list and nearly and the Thunder organization. getting Gasol at a discount. An- In reality, the Thunder is not thony Morrow can be the shooting far off from a title after being threat that the Thunder need, an overtime away from taking shooting 43 percent from three the Spurs to a game seven. They for his career. While not one of have been just a couple of pieces the bigger names in free agen- away from solidifying themselves cy, Morrow can play. If Jeremy Lamb can get his act together, Oklahoma City Thunder's Semaj Christon (22) makes a move to get past Indiana Pacers' Jake Odum, left, during an NBA summer as the best team in the NBA. league basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) The off-season started with those are two potential weapons some questionable choices in to go along- ide Kevin the draft. Neither of the two Durant and ussell draft picks filled the team's Westbrook. needs or impressed me. They The are players built for the fu- Thunder will ture, when the Thunder should still be a title be trying to win now. contender Mitch McGary is versatile, next season low-post guy, but he seems to and would be a Nick Collison 2.0 type have been of player. The problem is that without we already have the first Nick Morrow. Collison on our bench. With a The same goes for the second healthy first-round pick, Josh Huestis big out of Stanford. He seems to three, I, be another Thabo Sefalosha or they Andre Roberson. All three are will always be strong on the defensive side of in contention, the ball but lack consistency on but these type the offensive side of things. of windows do not last forever.
Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeremy Lamb, right, drives post In- Oklahoma Thunder player Kevin Durant arrives at the ESPY Right: In this product image released by Barneys New diana Pacers' DeQuan Jones during an NBA summer league Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in York, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Westbrook wears items from his clothing line called Photo/John Raoux) Westbrook-XO-Barneys New York. The items are available at Barneys New York on Thursday, July 1Z (AP Photo/Barneys New York) SPORTS 15 • Tour de France honors WWI soldiers sacrifice
This year's three-week Tour be- there in immaculately landscaped day within sight of the Menin he said, according to Healy. Greg Keller gins July 5 in Leeds, England, be- military cemeteries or under farm- Gate, a memorial dedicated to Stage 6 also takes riders along fore crossing the English Channel ers' fields in unmarked graves. the 54,405 British and Corn- Chemin des Dames, a 30-kilo- three days later. Riders and fans Stage 5 starts in Ypres, the kill- monwealth casualties whose meter ridge road and the site of Associated Press will have several occasions to pay ing ground immortalized by Ca- graves are not known. one of the most disastrous French homage to war victims: Stages 5 nadian soldier-poet John McCrae Not far from the Stage 5 start offensives of the war, where through 10 largely trace the 400- in his poem "In Flanders Fields:" is cycling's iconic Kemmelberg hundreds of thousands of men PARIS (AP) — Before sun- mile (645-kilometer) long Western "We are the Dead. Hill. As recounted by Healy, were killed in only a few weeks. rise on June 28, 1914, a pack of Front, from Ypres, Belgium, to Short days ago Frenchman Camille Fily, at 17 Two other Tour champions died cyclists set off from Paris on the the Swiss border near the north- We lived, felt dawn, the youngest-ever Tour rider, near the route of Stage 7, from 12th Tour de France. Hours later, eastern French city of Mulhouse. saw sunset glow, was shot and killed around there the Champagne town of Epemay an Austrian archduke stepped An estimated 5 million com- Loved and were loved, late in the war while serving as to the northeastern city of Nancy; out in Sarajevo and was assas- batants died on this front during and now we lie a bike messenger. Among the Octave Lapize, the 1910 winner, sinated in the street, igniting the war, the British government In Flanders fields." many nearby war memorials is and Lucien Petit-Breton, a two- the carnage of World War I. estimates. Most are still buried Riders will assemble"that the Kemmelberg French Ossu- time winner in 1907 and 1908. Now, 100 years later, cycling's ary, where the bodies of 5,294 Lapize, who once famously greatest race is paying special trib- \ French soldiers lie buried. called Tour organizers "as- ute to the millions who fought and The Stage 6 start in Ar- sassins" for sending riders up died in what came to be known ras takes riders near France's impossibly steep climbs in the as the Great War. Several stag- largest military cemetery, No- Pyrenees mountains, died when es of the famed Tour de France tre-Dame-de-Lorette, where his biplane was shot down in will run this year along the war's 40,058 French war dead are a dogfight on Bastille Day, killing fields, trenches and fronts buried. Among them, most likely, 1917, near the village of Flirey. in northern France and Belgium. is 1909 Tour champion Fran- This year the Tour will pass The 1914 Tour was the last cois Faber of Luxembourg. through Flirey on July 11. before a five-year suspension Less than a month after finish- Petit-Breton, who took part in due to the war. Of the 145 ing ninth in the 1914 Tour, Faber nine of the first 12 Tours, was riders that day, 15 of them, enlisted in the French Foreign Le- killed in an automobile acci- including three Tour champi- gion. He was killed the following dent while on an army mission ons, would die in the fighting. May during the Battle of Artois, near the front, which riders will In all, an estimated 45 cy- Australia's Michael Rogers bows for cheering spectators as he crosses the finish line just north of Arras. His body trace on the way to Nancy. clists who had raced in pre-war to win the sixteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 237.5 kilometers was never found, but a plaque in Stage 7 also passes Verdun, a Tours were killed in the 1914- (147.6 miles) with start in Carcassonne and finish in Bagneres-de-Luchon, France, his memory can be seen in the pivotal World War I battlefield 1918 war, according to cycling Tuesday, July 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church. where an estimated 300,000 historian Jean-Paul Bourgier. Faber won the 1909 Tour with French and German troops were The Tour itself has a compli- a display of sheer dominance. He killed — most ripped apart by the cated history with the war. Its won 6 of its 14 stages, including apocalyptic shelling that perma- founder, Henri Desgrange, joined five in a row — a record that nently disfigured the landscape. in the warmongering, using his still stands — and led the race Before the riders leave the L'Auto newspaper to issue a from Stage 2 to the finish. He battlefields behind and attack the lusty call for his countrymen won despite breaking his chain a Alps, one last, poignant reminder "to go get those bastards." kilometer (about 3,300 feet) from of World War I awaits. As they "When your rifle butt will the finish line in Paris. Carrying travel from Mulhouse to Besan- be on their chest, they will ask his bike, he ran to the finish line, con for the race's first rest day you for forgiveness. Don't let where he was mobbed by fans. on July 15, the road passes close them trick you. Pull the trigger Faber was offered a spot to the tiny village of Joncherey. without pity," Desgrange wrote, as his military unit's cy- The village has a memorial according to Graham Healy's clist in 1915 but refused. to Jules-Andre Peugeot — a book "The Shattered Peloton." "I prefer to serve in the 21-year-old corporal killed Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez, wearing the best climber's dotted jersey, Italy's Vin- After the war, Desgrange cenzo Nibali, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, and Peter Sagan of Slova- trenches. I know all about in a skirmish with German pledged to never let a German kia, wearing the best sprinter's green jersey, lead the pack during the ceremonial trench work and I have more troops on Aug. 2, 1914, mak- rider compete in the Tour, a threat procession prior to the start of the sixteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling chance of bringing down Ger- ing him the very first casualty that was never carried out. race over 237.5 kilometers (147.6 miles) with start in Carcassonne and finish in mans there than as a cyclist," on the war's Western Front. Bagneres-de-Luchon, France, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) L