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3-6-2019 Volume 115 Issue 7 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Follow this and additional works at: https://dc.swosu.edu/the_southwestern Part of the Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Publishing Commons, and the Technical and Professional Writing Commons Recommended Citation Southwestern Oklahoma State University, "Volume 115 Issue 7" (2019). The Southwestern. 1073. https://dc.swosu.edu/the_southwestern/1073 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at SWOSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Southwestern by an authorized administrator of SWOSU Digital Commons. An ADA compliant document is available upon request. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Southwestern 707501 Nonprofit Organization 100 Campus Drive U.S. POSTAGE PAID Weatherford, OK 73096 Weatherford, OK 73096 the Permit No. 57 Southwesternest. 1904 SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PUBLICATION VOLUME 115 ISSUE 7 MARCH 6,2019 Weekly Weather WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MARCH 6 MARCH 7 45/32 54/30 FRIDAY SATURDAY MARCH 8 MARCH 9 51/38 53/32 SUNDAY MONDAY MARCH 10 MARCH 11 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.