Volume 115 Issue 7 Southwestern Oklahoma State University

3-6-2019 Volume 115 Issue 7 Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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50/31 51/35 Photo by Lexi Clark SWOSU students partnered with Mobile Smiles of Oklahoma to provide a free mobile dental clinic Thursday, February 28 at Agape Medical Clinic. Pictured left to right are: SWOSU College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Agape Source: Weather.com Medical Clinic Kalie Kerth, Anthony Boon, Karla Rios, Dr. Leslie Christopher, Connie Abundis, Danielle Barker and Jesenia Salazar. Read more about the dental clinic on Page 2. Mental health concerns rising in law enforcement, other careers Chief Kendra Brown For The Southwestern Mental health is a growing concern Foundation, police officers are more If you or someone you know needs help can be exposed in many ways. Never be for law enforcement. likely to die by suicide than in a line of after hours, don’t hesitate to call SWOSU too humble to ask for assistance. When police respond to a mental duty shooting PD at 580-774-3111. This phone will Please reach out if you need help. The health call, they don’t know what state A three-year chart showing how offi- be answered by police 24/7, and we can National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can of mind someone is in, or whether cers have died, including off-duty deaths connect you with our counseling services be reached at 1-800-273-8255. Police of- the person in distress intends to harm and suicides can be seen on the Huffing- and other mental health services. ficers can text the word “blue” to 741741 themselves or someone else. Imagine re- ton Post website. As someone who had a friend and or simply text “talk” to 741741. sponding to a call for service and having Is law enforcement the only ones coworker take his own life at the to witness unspeakable things happening. dealing with mental health distress? Ab- office a few years ago, I cannot Whether it is a traffic fatality, an abused solutely not. stress enough the importance of child, or a homicide, these things can be A variety of student stressors may talking to someone. My friend difficult to process. come from grades, finances and relation- didn’t want to let others into Holding onto this stress can lead to ships. These things can certainly influ- his dark world of struggles, so PTSD and substance abuse, as well as ence one’s well-being. There are many he chose not to reach out to high divorce rates for those with a career resources available on campus. anyone. In the end, it cost him in law enforcement. Law enforcement SWOSU has an amazing confiden- his life. is unique in the fact that officers may be tial counseling service in the Wellness Years ago, I responded to faced with taking someone’s life in the Center. The counselors can be reached at South Carolina’s first ruling of line of duty. According to the Ruderman 580-774-3776 and have many resources. suicide by cop. Mental health Provided by Huffington Post Johnson named to new position as Bernhardt Banquet will honor Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Provided by SWOSU Public Relations chosen professor in March Dr. Jason L Johnson has been named versity of Oklahoma. Upon graduation, Kiersten Stone Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Johnson received a National Research Southwestern Reporter at SWOSU. Service Award from NIH that provided The Bernhardt Banquet is an annual tion and some alumni. The banquet is by Johnson, who has been chair of the three years of support as a Post-Doc- event held to honor SWOSU’s faculty. invitation only, and is a formal event. Department of Chemistry and Physics toral Research Assistant at Texas A&M This year, the banquet will be March 12. During the banquet, guests will be for the past four years, will start his new University. The purpose of the banquet is to served appetizers, a meal and wine. position on July 1, 2019. During his tenure at SWOSU, Johnson honor the academic professor of the President Randy Beutler and the deans Johnson has been a member of SWO- has assumed various leadership positions year. This award is made possible by a of several colleges will also give speeches SU’s faculty since 1996, earning tenure across campus, including serving as sec- fund established by Dr. Bill and Theta during the banquet. and promotion to associate professor in retary / treasurer of Faculty Senate, chair Juan Bernhardt. The recipient of the Bernhardt Award 2001 and promotion to professor in 2006. of the Institutional BioSafety Committee, They wanted to make it possible to for the year will be announced during the Johnson earned a B.S. in Chemistry chair of the Research and Scholarly Activ- recognize faculty members who have banquet and presented with a gift. and in National Science Education from ity Committee, and a long-term member exhibited exceptional achievement in The cost for the night is covered the University of Science and Arts of of the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee. teaching, scholarship and service. through donations, so the banquet is free Oklahoma in 1988. In 1993, he earned On average, quite a few members will for all attending. A reception will also be a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Uni- attend the banquet alongside administra- held the same night.

SAFE SPRING BREAK: OKLAHOMA RESEARCH: TECHNOLOGY CHANGES: SWOSU SPORTS: The Dean of Students Office More than 300 Southwestern A long-time instructor discusses Lady Bulldogs go undefeated in will be promoting a safe spring students will soon be participat- how technology continues to home basketball games this sea- break by posting flyers and ing in the statewide Oklahoma change the teaching profession son, while baseball and softball posters with safety advice across Research Day Friday, March 8, at and interactions with students. teams are back in action after campus. SWOSU. inclement weather. Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 March 6, 2019 • Page 2 The Southwestern News SWOSU promotes spring break safety Lexi Clark Editor Spring Break at SWOSU is quickly Lyft. Especially in an unfamiliar envi- research the laws and customs of the approaching, and many students are ronment, travelers should stay alert and country before visiting. Don’t bring valu- making plans with friends and family. cautious to avoid harming themselves or ables, like expensive jewelry or watches, Although spring break is seen as a others, or falling victim to scams or other which could draw attention and tempt time of fun and freedom for many peo- negative situations. dishonest people to steal these valuables. ple, it is important to stay safe, and the Those who choose to drink on spring It is also recommended to not carry Dean of Students office will have posters break trips should drink responsibly and large amounts of cash, and to leave large and flyers displayed across the campus know their limits in order to avoid put- amounts of cash or valuables in a hotel the week of March 11-15 to offer advice ting themselves or others in unnecessary safe. Stay on well-traveled streets and do to students for a safe spring break. danger. If vacationing in an unfamiliar not take shortcuts to avoid getting lost, According to Coordinator of Student place, be familiar with the liquor laws in and be sure to know the local equivalent Activities Jordan Selman, these posters the area. Be cautious of leaving drinks to 911 in case of an emergency. Knowing and flyers will cover a variety of infor- unattended, as this leaves an opportunity a few of the common phrases in a desti- mation including reasons for not texting for someone to slip date rate drugs or nation with a foreign language will help and driving, alcohol safety, what to do for other predatory drugs into an unattended ensure a more positive experience while alcohol poisoning, tips for staying hydrat- drink. There are many cautions individu- traveling. ed, the important of wearing sunscreen in als should take when consuming alcohol, warm climates and safe traveling tips for but one of the most important pieces of road trips. advice is to avoid drinking and driving. On the road, research suggests taking Not only is it highly illegal, but can Provided turns behind the wheel on long drives, put yourself and others in a dangerous Above: Katie Warnick (left) and taking a map for an extra navigation op- situation and risk the lives of everyone on Natalee Karcher (right) show off Safe tion, and more. Individuals are also urged the road. Spring Break posters. Left: The post- to use caution when using any kind of Anyone traveling internationally ers promoting a safe spring break will taxi or ridesharing service such as Uber or should possess a current passport, and cover a variety of topics. Mathematics professor publishes calculus book Kiersten Stone Southwestern Reporter Professor Michael Dougherty, an asso- for students to use. His book is meant to be Although there had always been the two, which will cover the second semester ciate professor in the Mathematics Depart- more deep and coherent, to help students desire to write a book, the inspiration came of calculus. This second book has already ment, recently had his book published. learn better. when there was a jumpstart through already started being written and is almost done. The book is titled First Semester Calculus This book has been 20 years in the having one chapter finished. Professor Other future possible works are college for Students of Mathematics and Related making. The process for it was very long. Dougherty created this chapter as a way to algebra or mathematical statistics. Disciplines. Professor Dougherty began with a single help students better understand the mate- After spending the past 20 years Professor Dougherty explained that his chapter and then began to write the book rials being taught when he was teaching a working on the book, Professor Dougherty book focuses more in depth on learning beginning to end. He would write it piece group of nontraditional students. is both relieved and excited upon being what the first semester of calculus teaches, by piece when he felt inspired, and then When he was asked about his feelings published. He is also very thankful for the rather than the normal textbook which would go back and fill in the gaps. Part of of being published, Professor Dougherty opportunity to teach and write at the same focuses on learning three semesters of cal- the process that he mentioned was helpful described it as wonderful, a dream come time. “I’m very grateful to Southwestern, culus. He wanted to create a book that goes was receiving feedback for the chapters that true, and a relief. and I’m very grateful to the students who more in depth and gives more explanation had been posted while he was still writing. He is planning on writing a volume were game and who played along”, he said. Students volunteer at mobile dental clinic Lexi Clark Editor Professor spotlight: Mobile Smiles of Oklahoma brought National Community Pharmacists Asso- student volunteers from SWOSU to the ciation student chapter for making today Agape Medical Clinic Thursday, February possible,” Kalie Kerth, assistant professor Kendra Brown 28, to provide a free mobile dental clinic for SWOSU College of Pharmacy and to patients. co-director of Agape Medical Clinic, said. The clinic was originally planned for The next mobile dental event coming Kiersten Stone 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 27-28, but the to Weatherford will be September 18-19, Southwestern Reporter clinic was cancelled on Wednesday due 2019. Pre-screening for patients will be Kendra Brown is the chief of to the icy weather. Twenty patients were done at Agape Medical Clinic in August police for SWOSU, as well as scheduled for the two-day event. 2019. For more information on this clinic an adjunct professor on campus. “We want to thank our generous do- and other upcoming events, visit the She teaches elective classes in the nors Casa Soto, Kiwanis and the SWOSU Agape Medical Clinic Facebook page. criminal justice program. Brown began working at Bulldog Blitz talent show rescheduled SWOSU in March 2015. Her Provided by SWOSU Public Relations favorite memory at SWOSU Southwestern Oklahoma State Fine Arts Center. so far is when she was awarded University’s annual Bulldog Blitz Talent Nine talented student acts will com- Administrator of the Year. Show was rescheduled Thursday, March pete to win a cash prize and a chance to She graduated from high 7, on the Weatherford campus. perform at SWOSUpalooza during the school in South Carolina and Admission is free and open to everyday’s activities on April 6 at Crowder graduated college with her asso- one. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Lake University Park. ciate’s and bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. First homecoming planning meeting scheduled for March She also achieved a master’s Kiersten Stone online, as well as a master’s from Provided Southwestern Reporter SWOSU. Kendra Brown She also stays busy with her husband The first meeting to begin planning for exercise. This meeting will help determine During high school, Brown and four boys. SWOSU Homecoming is scheduled for how big the homecoming events will sang the national anthem at every bas- Her favorite color is midnight blue. Monday, March 11. be for this year. The main priority is the ketball game. She also participated in Brown is always rooting for SWOSU The meeting is held by SWOSU Police safety of all who will be attending and musicals, played the violin, sang in the during any and all sports. Chief Kendra Brown, Weatherford’s city involved with homecoming this fall. choir and also took Spanish. An interesting fact about Brown is emergency manager, assistant emergency The setup won’t have any effect on Her current hobbies now include she competed twice for the Miss America manager, Weatherford Fire Chief Mike SWOSU’s homecoming plans. being on the board for Miss SWOSU, title, and this competition was actually Karlin and Weatherford Police Chief The meeting and the exercise are only competing in triathlons such as The Iron- how she got into law enforcement. Louis Flowers. to improve safety measures and emergency man, running a triathlon-coaching Her advice to student is, “If you see They will be collaborating with readiness for all personnel working during business on the side and staying something, say something.” multiple resources to do a state training the time. plugged-in to her church.

Page2-News-030619.indd 1 3/4/19 5:33 PM The Southwestern March 6, 2019 • Page 3 Campus Life Organizational Spotlight: Kappa Epsilon celebrates Founder’s Day Whitney Dovel For the Southwestern This year Kappa Epsilon celebrated their 98th year as an organization. On Friday, March 1, the pharmacy sorority celebrated Founder’s Day. This year’s event was held at the Holiday Inn, in Weatherford on Friday, March 1, 2019. The Kappa Epsilon- Alpha Beta Chapter here at SWOSU always welcomes new pharmacy and pre-pharmacy members to join every semester. Kappa Epsilon is a professional pharmacy fraternity founded by Zada M. Cooper on May 13, 1921. It was founded with the purpose of uniting female pharmacy students in an era when women were a minority in the profession. Today, Kappa Epsilon has 43 collegiate chapters and 10 alumni chapters. The SWOSU chapter celebrates Founder’s Day annually. The Founder’s Day event allows alumnae and current members to come together and appreciate the national and local organization’s creation. Current faculty pponsor Dr. Shelly Stockton who is a former Kappa Epsilon member herself, was the keynote speaker at this event. She has devoted her time and passion to yhe local chapter for over 20 years. “We strive to carry the legacy those women began, and to honor the courage they had to es- tablish this organization through such adversity,” Whitney Dovel, Kappa Epsilon president, said Kappa Epsilon member along with alumi and faculty joined together to celebrate Photo provided Founder’s Day AASA hosts Lunar New Year

Photo provided SWOSU hosts first Research Conference Yajayra Perez Photo provided Campus Life Editor Asian American Student Association’s Lion Dance Team posed for the camera after preforaming during the Lunar New Year event. Over 300 Southwestern students will Elections and Awareness and Utilization of soon be participating in the statewide Okla- Available Food Resources for Undergradu- Keaton Kardokus homa Research Day. ate Students in Western Oklahoma. For the Southwestern Conference will take place Friday, March Gender Discrimination in American The Asian American Students Asso- Prizes were given to those in attendance 8, at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center on Elections will cover the research of the ciation hosted its second annual Lunar who got all six ticket slot holes punched. the SWOSU Weatherford Campus. political discrimination against women in New Year Festival Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the The event showed attendees the proper This event opens at 9:30 a.m. and will presidential election. This will be presented Ballroom inside of the Memorial Student dance moves to Chinese and Vietnamese have presesntations thoughout the day by the Political Science students on campus. Union. line dances. ending at 3 p.m. Awareness and Utilization of Available The Lunar New Year is a 15-day New Food competitions such as a spicy noo- Eleven other universities and institutions Food Resources for Undergraduate Stu- Year’s celebration for many Asian coun- dle challenge and Asian Fear Factor stole will also be attending. Cameron University, dents in Western Oklahoma presentation tries. The date of the event varies, due to much of the night’s attention. East Central, Langston, Northeastern, will be covered from the Health Studies its dependence upon the moon. This year’s “Lunar New Year is close to my heart as Oklahoma School of Science and Mathe- Department on campus. It will cover Lunar New Year fell on Feb. 5. I have celebrated it all of my life,” BreAnna matics, Oklahoma State University, Rogers issues dealing with food insecurities and “The event gives international students Le, AASA’s other co-president said, “and State University, Southeastern Oklahoma problems that arise from availability to a platform to display the unique features of it brings back fond memories of visiting State University, Tulsa Community College, food resources. their culture,” AASA co-President Brittney my grandmother.” University of Central Oklahoma, and Uni- Oklahoma Research Day brings together Le said. “The event helps to celebrate the Le encouraged students who were not versity of Tulsa, each have over 15 students hundreds of studes of multiple institions rich diversity present at SWOSU.” able to attend the event but are interesting participating. to share new, exciting, and infomatve in- Food from various different cultures in joining AASA to contact her at 405- Categories that will be displayed include fomation. was prepared for the event by international 471-7439 or to visit the AASA SWOSU mathematics and science, fine arts and This day gives students the oppurtunity students looking to share the types of Facebook page for more information. design, education and professional studies, to showcare their passions and open the foods from their native countries. “All SWOSU students are welcome to business administration and Liberal Arts. minds of others through inavation in their At the event, attendees were given a attend their bi-monthly meetings in the SWOSU will be highlighting each cate- field of study. punch card to verify what all food items General Thomas P. Stafford building,” Le gory with several students from different For more information over the Oklaho- they paid for. said. “(The meetings) talk about upcoming departments. ma Research Day, contact Lori Gwyn in the Some food items included Chinese events, play games, and educate students Two presentations from SWOSU in- officce of Sponsored Programs. dumplings, ramen and Vietnamese spring about what different cultures are like.” clude: Gender Discrimination in American rolls. Page 4 • March 6 , 2019 The Southwestern Student Culture Upcoming Former professor shares Events Wednesday, March 6, 2019 technological changes

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Free College Lunch 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM SOBT Advisory Board Meeting 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Miss SWOSU Committee 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Biology Department Meeting 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Women in Music Speaker-Belinda Watson 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Phi Delta Theta Excutive Committee Meet- ing

Thursday, March 7, 2019

All Day Women’s Track and Field at Southwestern College Invite

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM AM Fitness Photo provided 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM HLC Liaison Information Meeting Recent techonolgy is known to have created significant changes in the way students learn. Ethan Nickel 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM GAC Basketball Tournament For The Southwestern 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Sigma Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting Technology continues to change. That is also true for every university and over arrangements. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM SWOSU Theatre Production - The Crucible the years, universities and colleges have had to But that aspect of college and others have adapt to the technology as it constantly changing. completely changed, such as being able to teach an Friday, March 8, 2019 “I have been involved with universities for 25 online course of the summer instead of having to years,” said Julie Coody, a former math professor stay on campus at the University of Central Oklahoma who still “For example,” Coody said, “a student might All Day Oklahoma Research Day teaches. take a class in algebra course 20 years ago and stay All Day Rodeo Team at Fort Scott Community College “Everything about how we teach our students on campus over the summer, keep an on campus has changed,” she said. job, and not move back home for the summer. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TOEFL CBT “Twenty-five years ago, you couldn’t have “Nowadays, a student can take this online 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Support Staff Council Meeting online homework assigned to every student, that course, learn the material just as effectively, while opens up a brand new way for students to learn. moving back home, maybe getting a job, internship 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Softball vs. Southern Arkansas University In this day in time with our technology the way wherever without having to be at school and that 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Baseball at Southern Arkansas University it is, if a student has to miss class unexpectedly has totally changed the game.” 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM SWOSU Theatre Production - The Crucible they can send you an email before hand and that Coody added, “Not only has technology in will take care of it. “ college over the years changed, but it has changed Coody said students used to have to bring a for the better, with many more outlets and avenues Saturday, March 9, 2019 note to class or the student had to come into her for each type of student while being able to fit each office prior to missing a class so she could make lifestyle one way or another.” All Day Rodeo Team at Fort Scott Community College 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Cancelled - Couples Conference Student, universities share 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Upward Bound Meeting 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Ladies Day Away 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Softball vs. Southern Arkansas University their midterm tips for studying 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GAC Basketball Tournament 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Baseball at Southern Arkansas University 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM SWOSU Theatre Production - The Crucible

Sunday, March 10, 2019

All Day Men and Women’s Basketball at Great American Confer- ence Championships All Day Rodeo Team at Fort Scott Community College Photo provided 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM GAC Basketball Tournament Midterm exams are pushing students to improve the way the learn and study for their tests. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM SWOSU Theatre Production - The Crucible Hector Lucas 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Zeta Phi meeting For The Southwestern With midterms about to spring and finals of that material significantly.” 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM Eta Iota Sigma Weekly Meetings fast approaching, the stress of studying can 3. Pick your perfect place to study. 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sigma Sigma Chi Meeting begin to get to students. While there are a wide You’re surrounding can heavily affect the way variety of ways to study, some are much more you study and picking your ideal location can make effective than others. studying easier. Monday, March 11, 2019 Here are a few tested methods of studying Whether it’s at your desk, on the porch or in the and comments from students on some of their closet your studying location should be somewhere effective ways of studying. Keep in mind, how- quiet. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HPV Awareness Table ever, that everyone learns differently and some Chadron State College suggests that while being 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Homecoming Committee Planning Meeting of these methods might not work for you. somewhere quiet your ideal study location should also be free from any kind of distractions. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spanish Club Meeting 1. Create a schedule. During a week of exams, finding time to Along with this having necessary items on hand 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pre-Law Student Association Meeting study can be a real challenge. Sitting down to is also suggested. Having snacks, calculators, note- allot study time for your exams can take the books, highlighters, etc., on hand can help prevent any distraction that may come about if you were to Tuesday, March 12, 2019 stress off and give you a designated time for when to study. have to get up and look for said items. Doing so can give you a chance to prioritize 4. Stay positive. All Day Timed W.A.R.P. when you should be studying certain topics When it comes to studying for exams, it easy to and provide more time to study what you’re let the stress get to you and this can easily lead to test 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM AM Fitness having the most trouble understanding. anxiety. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HPV Awareness Table 2. Go over your notes daily. According to a study, “The Prevalence and Effects of Test Anxiety in School Children” by Angus S. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Student Oklahoma Education Association Taking the time to review your study material daily can help in the long run. Doing so is a McDonald, test anxiety can affect 10-40 percent of Meet and Greet much better option as opposed to cramming. all students. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CAB Meeting “I like to study by finding somewhere quiet Bailey Patton, a junior, said, “I tend to wait until the last minute to study and end up cramming for 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Bernhardt Banquet and attempt to explain and teach the material to myself,” said sophomore Apryl Jackson, the exams. It tends to get the job done, but I defi- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Kappa Kappa Iota Meeting “Once I’m able to explain a subject to myself nitely don’t recommend it since it can a huge amount 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hi Steppers Square Dancing without checking my notes I move on to the of stress.” Having a good plan of study can be a big way to 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Music - Jazz Ensembles Concert, 7PM, FAC next topic.” According to Freemont College, “Research keep calm and sustain a positive outlook. And more Auditorium shows that reviewing new material within 24 importantly, remaining calm and keeping a positive hours after hearing it increases your retention outlook can help deter the symptoms of test anxiety. The Southwestern March 6, 2019 • Page 5 Sports Shoemaker discusses value, importance of hard work Lexi Clark off the court. Editor “I want to be the best and do the best at everything in life,” Shoemaker said. “It SWOSU athlete Nick Shomaker, of doesn’t matter what it is, if it is my job to Bartlesville, says the most important thing get something done then I am going to work a coach has ever taught him is the value of as hard as anyone to do that.” hard work. A phrase Shoemaker tries to remember in “Wins and losses come and go, but if you his everyday life is “success is no accident.” can learn to work hard every day and be a This constantly reminds him he has to great teammate, then that can take you a long work to earn everything he wants. When it way in life,” Shoemaker said. He remembers comes to sports heroes, Shoemaker chose being involved in basketball at a young age, Tom Brady as his favorite. playing in YMCA and Upward leagueswhen “Everyone counted him out and no one he was young. thought he could even play in the NFL,” Southwestern staff photo Hayden Priddy and Tyra Aska fired up after increasing lead. Coming to SWOSU, Shoemaker and his team hoped to win aconference championship. Despite their attempts to achieve this goal falling short, he admits they Lady Bulldogs get ready “made a good run at it.” As a personal goal, Shoemaker remembers Coach Battistitelling him he had the potential for GAC tournament; to become the all-time leading three-point shooter at SWOSU, and he continues baseball, softball continue to work toward this record. Shoemaker Ethan Nickel describes his transition to a college athlete Sports Editor as a challenge. When he arrived at SWOSU, his coaches The Lady Bulldogs have winning by a score of 84-68. the road by a score of 115- told him he needed to work on his strength. now made it official, winning The Lady Bulldogs were 102. Besides working on his skills as an athlete, 27 games in a row after, and only up by 6 to start the Chris Braggs had quite he had to learnto manage his time efficiently finishing conference play third quarter, but showing a game though, leading the to keep up with his classes and still devote a undefeated. consistency the last two Bulldogs with 25 points majority of his time to his sport. They are the first quarters to seal the deal. while Arkansas Tech eneded He admits he still gets nervous women’s team in the GAC Another night where up having two 30 point beforegames, even to this day in the last few to go undefeated in the SWOSU saw five Lady scorers in the game. games of his college career. “I think nerves history of the conference. Bulldogs in double SWOSU baseball had a full Nick Shoemaker are good because it means you care and are The Lady Bulldogs a figures,with Hayden Priddy weekend, playing a double ready to play,” Shoemaker said. “I handle Shoemaker said. “Now, he is a six-time tough game on Thursday, leading the team with 18, header on Friday against them now better than I ever have, and never Super Bowl champion and one of the best Feb. 28, defeating Harding Tucker with 17, Aska 16, Arkansas at Monticello and let them impact me in a negative way.” to ever play.” by a score of 74-64. It was Franks with 12, and Maddie dropping both, but winning While he doesn’t have any specific pre- In his time at SWOSU, Shoemaker said a very balanced attack, with Sperle with 13. the final game of the series game routines, Shoemaker says he makes the only thing he would do differently is to Hailey Tuckerscoring 20, This was the last game by a score of 6-1. sure to get up as many shots as he needs appreciate the moments more and not let while adding 6 rebounds, the Lady Bulldogs will play It was really a team to feel confident and ready to play. He also himself get so caught up in one bad game and 5 assists. until Thursday when they effort on Saturday for the makes sure to arrive early enough to watch or one bad loss. Following her was take on Northestern in the Bulldogs,with five different the Lady Bulldogs play every time. To incoming athletes, his advice is to sophomore Bethany Franks, GAC tournament at 5:45 in Bulldogs touching home A few ofShoemaker’s strengths include enjoy the process each and every day, love who chipped in 15 to go Bartlesville , Okla. plate, but were led by Alex shooting the ball, and his work ethic. He one another and work hard. along with Hayden Priddy Meanwhile. the SWOSU Primental and Tanner long attributes his skill to the hours and hours “No one is perfect and everyone makes having 11. Bulldogs Men’s basketball who both had two hits apiece. spent practicing his shot in the gym and mistakes, but as long as you work hard and The Lady Bulldogs team got in the win column The Bulldogs will be back in his driveway as a child. One thing he persevere each and every day, then no one actually had a tough not last Thursday, winning a again this weekend when wants to improve is being more vocal and can stop where you wantto go,” Shoemaker from the field and still game against Harding by 16. they face Southern Arkansas serving as a leader and good example for said. winning by 10, shooting Tre Evans led all in the in Magnolia for a three-game the younger athletes. “If you want to be successful individually 26-71 and only making 7 of game with 27points, to go series. His work ethic and dedication to his sport and as a team, then you have to be willing 21 three pointers. along with 6 rebounds and SWOSU softball canceled have contributed to his success both on and to work harder than the rest. But turnovers were the 6 assists. the double header scheduled main issue for Harding on Kamden Gipson and for Tuesday due to the the night, with the Lady Chris Braggs had really weather but but were back Bulldogs scoring 16 points good games respectfully as on the field for a four-game off of turnovers while they had 17 and 18 apiece. series against Arkansas BULLDOGS’ UPCOMING taking 71 shots from the Between the two of them Monticello, losing three of field and Harding only they combined for 60 percent four but losing those games SPORTS SCHEDULE putting up 58. of the threes that they were by a combined five runs. The Lady Bulldogs able to make. The Lady Bulldogs will be escaped but they kept it The Bulldogs came back back at home this Friday to Men’s basketball rollling, going to Arkansas on Saturday, losing a close take on Southern Arkansas Thursday, Mar.7, Great American Conference Championship Tech on Saturday and game to Arkansas Tech on at 1 p.m. Quarterfinals (TBA) Bartlesville, Okla.

Women’s basketball Cold affects spring sports Thursday, Mar.7, Great American Conference Championship By Tyler Fountain “We talk to our guys Quarterfinals (TBA) Bartlesville, Okla. For the Southwestern about it and just try to make routine plays, runs will be Since the beginning Track and Field of SWOSU spring sports at a minimum so we take temperatures have been advantage any chance we can Thursday, Mar. 7, at Southwestern College Invite, Winfield, between 20 and 32 degrees, to generate offense.” Kan. causing games to be cancelled Sophomore outfielder/ and more. pitcher Jessica Carmo who Baseball participates in softball for Dealing with winter Friday, Mar. 8, at Southern Arkansas, Magnolia, Ark. 6 p.m. and spring sports can be the Bulldogs also believes the weather has an impact Saturday, Mar. 9 at Southern Arkansas, Magnolia, Arkansas 1 treacherous, causing the Southwestern staff photo on play.“It makes you have p.m. and 4 p.m. (Double Header) campus and roads to close. SWOSU baseball had to to layer up so you can stay Zack Saunders, head baseball dress for cold weather. Wednesday, Mar.9 vs Central Oklahoma. Weatherford. 3 p.m. warm,” she said. coach,said he believes cold “Playing in the cold “Your fingers get so cold weather does affect sports affects the ability to make it’s hard to hold the ball Women’s Golf that participate during cold decisions on a quick basis and the bat,which affects Mar. 11-12, at Diffie Ford, Edmond, Okla. seasons. and also effects muscle throwing and swinging.” “It’s something you don’t recovery, when we have to Junior infielder for the Rodeo realize but as you look back play on a consistent basis.” Lady Bulldogs, Allyson Mar. 8-10, at Fort Scott CC, Fort Scott, Kan. over the season it does However, Saunders Gafford also thinks the affect us,” Saunders said. believes playing in cold climate affects the game in During cold periods for weather hasan upside for a negative way.“Whenever Softball the players,Saundersand the Bulldogs. “We’re here all it’s cold and we have practice Friday, Mar. 8, vs Southern Arkansas (Double Header), 1 p.m. the coaching staff preach year,” he said. or a game,we try to play until and 3 p.m. mental toughness because “We get use to the climate it’s unbearable, you always Saturday, Mar. 9, vs Southern Arkansas (Double Header), 11 playersare more prone to and although it’s still hard on want to keep hand warmers a.m. and 1 p.m. injuries when playing during us;it’s a part of playing here. to keep your hands warm the cold season. ”Playing in a cold climate so you’re able to field, catch “Especially throwing then forces some games to turn and hit the ball,” she said. Men’s Golf taking a break, then throwing into a defense matchwhich “We constantly have to move Mar.18-19, at UCO Classic, Edmond, Okla. (Oak Tree C.C again;it’s really hard to deal affects the game on both around so we stay warm and East) with,” Saunders said. sides, Saunders said. loose.” Page 6 • March 6, 2019 The Southwestern Back Page Residence Life Residence Hall Happenings Stewart to host Krishna Patel ‘Tonight’ games Come join us in Stewart Hall at 6:30 p.m. March 12 Hometown: Chickasa, OK for “Its all Pun and Games.” We will be playing Jimmy Fal- Classification: Freshman lon and the Tonight show-inspired games. There will be prizes and snacks. Major: Pre-pharmacy This past week at Stewart Hall we had a Lip Sync battle Why did you choose SWOSU? which had a great turn out. I chose SWOSU because the environment makes me Here’s a picture of some feel at home. The community is small. of the performers and the winners. What are your hobbies? Dancing (Bollywood). Who has been a major influence in your life? My parents. What’s your favorite SWOSU memory? Lunar New Year festival. Black Kettle Hall Black

Mohamed Kamli

Hometown: Tangier, Morocco Classification: Junior Major: Political science Why did you choose your major? Because I want to be a university professor in my country when I graduate. What’s a secret talent? Ping Pong. What do you want to do when you graduate? I want to go back to my country and get a good university professor job with a good salary. What’s your favorite quote?

Mann North Hall “The eyes, chico, they never lie.”

Bulldogs take Groups set HPV awareness finale vs. UAM Human Papillomavirus is March 11 and 12, in the Me- SWOSU’s Cooper a virus that can affect both morial Student Center on the Cantwell tossed a com- males and females, and two Weatherford campus. The Southwestern Oklahoma public is invited. plete-game, two-hit effort State University pharmacy Sierra Mullen, who is as the Bulldog Baseball organizations are planning APhA-ASP immunization team concluded their se- upcoming vaccine awareness chair, encourages people to ries with Arkansas-Monti- days. stop by the table and learn cello by defeating the Boll The American Pharma- more information and how Weevils 6-1 on Saturday cist Association-Academy individuals can protect them- at the Athletic Complex. of Student Pharmacists and selves from HPV-related SWOSU improves to National Community Phar- cancers and diseases later 8-8 on the year with the macists Association will host in life. win while moving back two HPV vaccine awareness For information, contact above .500 in GAC play days from 11 a.m. until 2 Mullen at mullensk@stu- at 5-4. p.m. Monday and Tuesday, dent.swosu.edu. Lady Bulldogs top seed in GAC tourney Crossword Following the conclusion of the regular unblemished 22-0 conference record, the (courtesy of mirroreyes.com) season on Saturday, the Great American SWOSU Lady Bulldogs have claimed the Conference announced the postseason No. 1 seed in the tournament for the second pairings for the upcoming GAC Basketball straight season. As the top seed, SWOSU Championships, which will begin March 7, will face a first-time postseason opponent at Bruin Fieldhouse in Bartlesville. in Northwestern Oklahoma State, who As the regular season champions of qualified as the No. 8 seed with a record of the Great American Conference with an 9-13 in conference play. Answers Sudoku