Pioneer Advisers Can Twelve Days of Christmas Steer Students Toward Success by David Miller Editor

Oklahoma City Community College Inside November 27, 2006 This Week • Write a letter to the editor, editorial, p. 2. • International Education Week, p. 7. • Wellness Center shaping up, p. 12. • Nursing majors see change, p. 14. IONEER P www.occc.edu/pioneer Advisers can Twelve days of Christmas steer students toward success By David Miller Editor

nowledge is power. That’s why students should K use every resource possible at OCCC when plotting their college careers. When a student is initially admitted to OCCC or wants to change majors, he or she is required to meet with an adviser before enrolling in classes. “We do require that [students] meet with [an adviser] to change their major or when they enroll for the very first time,” said Aspen Svec, Advising and Career Services intake assistant. “If [students] talk with an adviser, they can declare their major, or when they change [their major], they should be able to get a pretty good picture of what they need See “Major,” page 16 Play offers insight via letters to God By Robert Smith News Writing Student

“Children’s Letters To God,” a play based on the best selling book of the same title by Stuart Hample, will be performed at 7 p.m., Dec. 7, 8 and 9, in the OCCC Theater. In the play, children pose questions to God, such Photo by Carrie Cronk as: “Dear God, how did you know you were God?” or Holiday spirit abounds in the OCCC Bookstore as staff members Denise Smith, Lanita Haynes “Dear God, are you really invisible or is that just a and Pam Simonds get ready to host “The Twelve Days of Christmas” contest, scheduled to trick?” and “Dear God, how come you did all the run Dec. 1 to 18. The contest will consist of a different activity each day, Simonds said, with miracles in the old days and you don’t do any now?” one prize being awarded per day. College faculty, staff, students and visitors are welcome to Professor Jacque Hocking, director, said although participate in the contest. Contest rules will soon be posted in the Bookstore, she said. the original play cast children, the upcoming play will cast college students who will portray children. She said the play doesn’t necessarily have a reli- character of Brett reminds me of how I acted at the gious theme. “It is not so much Christian as it is ask- age of 13,” Mattocks said. ing God why things happen.” Joshua Houston plays Theo, age 11. “I look for- “Children’s The play has five main characters with some back- ward to play practice because it gives me a chance to up singers. relive my childhood,” he said. Lettersto Yousef Kazemi plays Kicker, age 9. “It is comfort- Houston said this play has touched his inner child able and so much fun to go back to being a kid again,” and he hopes it will do the same for others. God” Kazemi said. Admission is $4 for students and $5 for adults. “Kids are silly and goofy.” OCCC students, faculty and staff can get into the 7p.m. Erin McMurry plays Joanna, age 12. “The play has Thursday night performance free with a valid I.D. the answers to the age-old questions,” McMurry said. A special kids’ matinee will be held at 10 a.m., Fri- Dec.7,8&9 “Is God really there? Is he here? And, why did you let day, Dec. 8. Admission will be $2. it happen?” For more information, e-mail Hocking at OCCCTheater Matthew Mattocks plays Brett, age 13. “Playing the [email protected]. 2 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Editorial and Opinion Editorial Flags to be respected To the Editor: buried in her palms, she ture. And she wept. Pertinence I want to share with ev- looked up and said, “Yes.” When you see a man or eryone an experience I felt Seeing me in uniform, she woman in uniform, stop so deeply about that it com- looked back and stated, and say, “Thanks.” After all, pelled me to write this letter “No.” it is why you are able to of news is to the editor in hopes of I asked if I could help her make the choice of where opening everyone’s eyes to and she said nothing was your education comes an event that occurs daily wrong, just that she was from. For the lady in this on the campus of OCCC. amazed and taken in the story, thank you for caring. relative My name is Kevin Tipton. moment of watching my —Kevin Tipton I work in the Safety and staff and me lower the flag Safety and Security In the past several weeks, a few students and Security Department as the of our country. We chatted Shift Sergeant faculty members have approached certain staff evening shift sergeant. One about her husband’s mili- writers of the Pioneer over the content of the oh- of my daily duties is to en- tary service and how people so-coveted space that we newspaper junkies call sure the flags in front of the walk by as the flags are low- the editorial. Main Building are lowered ered without giving them a The editorial is a section in a newspaper that is Vol. 35 No. 14 each day. second thought. often written by the editor that expresses an opin- David Miller...... Editor Two other officers from As I was leaving, the lady John Savage...... Staff Writer ion, but, in the case of the Pioneer, staff, as well. the department and I were said, “Thank you for de- Phillip Hemphill...... Staff Writer The complaints have questioned the relevance lowering the colors when I fending our freedom so we Rachel Carlton...... Staff Writer of the editorial to the college. Amanda Bittle...... Staff Writer noticed a new officer being can live in a free country Some think this column should not highlight a Valerie Jobe...... Staff Writer trained. They began to in- and go to school wherever writer’s opinion at all. Scott D’Amico...... Online Editor correctly fold the flags, and, we choose.” Mike Ferak...... Webmaster Looking back at the past few editorials, there is having a military back- I, in turn, said, “Thank Carrie Cronk...... Photographer a major amount of overlooked relativity to be found ground, I informed the two you for being a member of Tim Cronk...... Ad Manager in the topics. Richard Hall...... Lab Assistant officers that, out of respect the biggest family on the Stair etiquette, slumbering students and procras- Ronna Austin...... Lab Director for the flags of our country, planet Earth. It’s because tination all pertain to this college. Sue Hinton...... Faculty Adviser we needed to fold them cor- of the sacrifices you as a If they don’t, perhaps editorial writers should The PIONEER is a publica- rectly. I showed them how family member make that dig longer than usual in order to find more valu- tion of Oklahoma City Com- to fold the flags properly we are able to stand here munity College through the able and pertinent reasons to write in this space. and with respect and I then today and share this expe- Division of Arts and Humani- For that reason, and that reason alone, opinion stood for a couple minutes rience.” ties. It is published weekly writers should constantly be on their toes and keep looking over the parking lot. As I turned and walked during the fall and spring se- their eyes peeled for relative information. mesters and the eight-week As I was returning to my into the building, I looked Not that the toe upkeep and eye peeling are omit- summer session. office, I noticed a lady in back and noticed she was ted now, but even professional writers need a re- All opinions expressed are what appeared to be a still sitting on that concrete fresher or a reality check every now and then. those of the author and do not highly upset state. I asked step looking toward the flag necessarily represent those of The staff of the Pioneer encourages outspoken if she was OK. With her face pole, now in its bare na- the publisher. students and others to take the time to jot down The PIONEER welcomes let- their feelings in the form of a letter to the editor. ters to the editor and encour- Students who regularly read the Pioneer know ages the use of this publica- that the outrage, the anger, the blissful joy and tion as a community forum. the emotional upheaval that letters of this nature All letters must include the cause are highly appreciated. author’s name, address, phone number and signature. Printed letters like these give both the college However, the PIONEER will and the Pioneer staff thoughts about current ar- withhold the name if the re- ticles and sometimes suggest great ideas for fu- quest is made in writing. The ture ones. PIONEER has the right to edit In short, don’t shy away from reading this col- all letters and submissions umn because it was previously thought of as ir- for length, libel and obscen- relevant to the existence of the newspaper. ity. Letters to the editor can be Read the Pioneer so that there is a better under- delivered to the PIONEER of- standing of how staff writers think about the col- fice, mailed to: Pioneer Editor, lege in whatever light they choose. 7777 S. May, Oklahoma City, Editorials spark that part of the brain that makes Oklahoma 73159 or faxed to others think about the campus, too. (405) 682-7843. Get pertinent information, roll it around inside Letters may also be e-mailed the cranium and let the goodness of artistic to [email protected]. A phone number for verification must thoughts produce new and individual ideas for be included. yourself. The PIONEER can be ac- After all, an editorial is an “expression of an opin- cessed on the Internet at: ion dealing with the paper or the establishment www.occc.edu/pioneer. for which the paper is produced.” —Valerie Jobe Staff Writer Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 3 Comments and Reviews ‘Duty’ calls for serious fun War is hell, but in “Call of Duty 3” players will find out war can be a helluva lot of fun. Publisher Activision and game devel- oper Treyarch have added some realism and new fea- tures that will make this Dell Computers is coming to OCCC from 9 a.m. to game one of the best this 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Dell job and career holiday. recruiters will be seeing students in the OCCC Like last year’s game, dining area who are interested in learning more this title delivers plenty of about openings at their Oklahoma City location. bang for your buck. Gra- Part-time and full-time positions are currently avail- phics look even better, and able. that’s a hard feat to accom- game. pons and each is different At 12:30 p.m., students and faculty are invited to plish. Last year’s game had a from one another, although College Union rooms 1 and 2 to hear Dell’s Kristie Along with the eye candy, decent multi-player mode, the game still allows play- Gobeli, with Enterprise Support Services. Her topic players are introduced to which pit players in teams ers to pick up weapons ly- will be “Dell Employment Opportunities.” Following the new physics engine of four-on-four. The number ing on the battlefield. her lecture, a “Meet and Greet” is scheduled for 1:30 that will have characters of players has increased in Along with the new class to 2 p.m., and free refreshments will be served. twisting like a rag doll af- this year’s multi-player from system, vehicles also have DELL, Inc., a manufacturer of personal comput- ter stepping on a mine or four players to 12 on a team, been added to increase the ers, has built a business services center on 62 acres standing near a grenade for a total of 24 players on carnage. of land located on the Oklahoma River near S.W. that has been tossed their one map. This makes for Tanks, all-terrain vehicles 15th and Portland in Oklahoma City. They are a way. more intense game and calls with gun placements and Fortune 100 company with worldwide job and ca- Campaign mode will put for some strategy at times. motorcycles with sidecars reer opportunities. In 2005, Dell had over $56 players in the boots of Multi-player mode now al- are placed on some of the billion in revenues and is currently ranked as the American, British, Cana- lows players to play as a maps to be used by the 25th largest company in the United States. dian and Polish soldiers as rifleman, light machine players. Students are encouraged to bring their résumés they try to conquer the gunner, heavy machine This game has it all and and to dress professionally. Examples of current german axis of evil. gunner, scout, medic, sup- is a blast to play online or Oklahoma City Dell positions are: The cutscenes are more port machine gunner and a off. Don’t leave this one off •Inside Sales Professionals: Responsible for sell- polished and more fre- heavy support member to the Christmas list. ing electronics and accessories in an inbound call quent. This game’s artifi- silence enemy vehicles. —Rating: 4.5/5 center environment. cial intelligence is a little Each class comes —John Savage •Server Support: Responsible for providing tech- tougher than last year’s equipped with specific wea- Staff Writer nical support for customers on operation or main- tenance of Dell server products. •Desk Top/Laptop Support (HSB-TS): Minimum Barenaked Ladies dress up one-plus year technical support experience; Main- stream DOS and Windows Applications; Basic PC Barenaked Ladies 10th dies all grown up. album is “Maybe You’re Hardware for desktop and portable systems; and album, “Barenaked Ladies The album starts out with Right”. Microsoft Operating Systems. Are Me,” might sound “Adrift,” a song that de- Musically and lyrically, it •Management: Responsible for managing the day- strange to casual fans of scribes the feelings of con- shows Barenaked Ladies at to-day operations of a team of representatives that the Canadian pop band, fusion that can occur after their finest. deliver technical support for customers. but it shouldn’t be a sur- losing someone close. The band’s guitarists and •Technical Account Managers: Project Manager prise. “Ever since we said our vocalists, Ed Robertson and with two-to-six years of experience with technical The mellow and some- goodbyes, the onion rings, Steven Page, collaborated to hardware and servers. what serious album comes the phone makes me cry,” make this slow-moving me- For more information or assistance with résumé from a sound that’s usu- they sing. lodic song that continues to development and interviewing skills, please visit the ally tucked away. The The first single off the al- build momentum until it Career and Employment Services office located in group, deceptively, has a bum is “Easy.” hits its crescendo with Advising and Career Services on the first floor of tendency to sprinkle their The song has a country saxophones blaring at the the Main Building, or call 405-682-7519. albums with heartfelt, slow flavor to it that has yet to end. —Debra D. Vaughn, Career Specialist Career tunes like “When I Fall” or be heard on any other The whole time the song and Employment Services “Born on a Pirate Ship,” Barenaked Ladies venture. asks, “Shall I take back ev- and releases poppy-silly- Although the lyrics aren’t erything I’ve ever said and fun singles like “Another nearly as straight-forward live my whole life in silence Got something on your mind? Postcard” or “Everything to as a country song, it’s not instead?” Everyone.” hard to see this song is The album’s other strong Write a letter to the editor. E-mail This album is a depar- about a girl who’s done songs such as “Bank Job” the editor at [email protected]. ture from that norm — a wrong. and “Home” makes this a Be sure to include a name and departure that serious “I’ve been burned before, must-listen for any Bare- Barenaked Ladies fans will you’re not fooling me, naked Ladies fan. valid phone number or the letter appreciate. there’s no mystery,” they Rating: 4/5 won’t be printed. Names are “Barenaked Ladies Are sing. —Scott D’Amico withheld by request. Me” is the Barenaked La- The strongest track on the Staff Writer 4 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Sticks and stones might break its bones A skeleton in the visual arts lab, By John Savage The skeleton is posed as if it were room 1D1, sports the latest fashions Staff Writer conquering the classroom. coming down the OCCC catwalk this One foot is set on top of a trash fall. Students who wander into Arts can while its right hand rests on The skeleton’s attire consists of a and Humanities art room 1D1 its bony hip. fur bodice, black-and-gold lamé might find themselves staring Riley said the skeleton remains sash, gold brocade cape and colorful down a creepy-looking character unnamed and mentioned that the sombrero, all designed by students dressed in a sombrero, a sash and possibility of a contest to name it in Professor Nancy Riley’s Interior a fur breastplate. could happen. Design class. Adjunct Interior Design Profes- She said the contest would be Riley said the students used sor Nancy Riley said the decked- fun. textiles from the interior design out skeleton with its attire is all in She said the tailoring of the gar- classroom and supplemented those good fun. ments all started when she men- with items in the art lab. She said some of her students tioned the skeleton should have Students in Doug Blake’s Drawing had noticed the skeleton and de- more holiday spirit. II class later drew the fashionable cided to dress it up. “[The students] went for it,” Riley skeleton for one of their “It’s a still life,” Riley said. said. assignments. Riley said she doesn’t know The fabrics came from Riley’s where the skeleton originally came interior design classroom and from. items students found lying around It has been a presence in the art the art room. class for as long as she has been “It makes class fun and if learn- here. ing isn’t fun, then it’s too stuffy,” She said each art class has Riley said. added to the wardrobe of the still Staff Writer John Savage can be Photo by Carrie Cronk life. reached at [email protected]. Grads urged to apply for diploma prior to walking stage By Noetta Harjo “I knew that you had to apply for News Writing Student graduation,” said Morgan Sta- “Students should apply by the deadline date to pleton, Film and Video student. “I guarantee their name will be in the commencement Graduation is a big deal to many received a letter from the gradua- program. Applying early helps because there is always a students at OCCC but students tion office informing me of the op- chance that something could go wrong.” who haven’t yet applied for gradu- tion.” —Joan Sublett ation may not receive a diploma. Gowdy said most students who Since some students may need have transferred from another Graduation Services Assistant help with the steps to graduation, school and have taken at least 15 the college is offering extra help, credit hours at OCCC could be eli- student will receive a letter stating Students who do not have a fac- said Barbara Gowdy, Graduation gible for a degree. the degree status. ulty adviser can request one Services director. “If a student has taken several The graduation office is taking through Advising and Career Ser- Graduation Services will have courses here, it might be benefi- applications for spring graduation vices. tables set up from 5 to 8 p.m., cial for the student to look into now. Students are encouraged to All students seeking an associ- Monday Dec. 4 and from 9 a.m. to their degree options,” Gowdy said. apply early. ate degree or certificate of mastery 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday She said some students also “Students should apply by the need to apply for graduation, re- Dec. 5 and 6, in the lobby of the have come in to pick up their di- deadline date to guarantee their gardless of whether they plan to Main Building, for students who plomas, only to find out they had name will be in the commencement participate in commencement cer- want to apply for graduation, not taken the correct steps to re- program,” said Joan Sublett, emonies, Gowdy said. Gowdy said. ceive one. graduation services assistant. Without an application, students Graduation Services will have Here is a list of questions to ask “Applying early helps because will not get their degrees even if several assistants on hand to when considering graduation: there is always a chance that they have completed all of the nec- check a student’s degree status. •Do you have a faculty adviser? something could go wrong.” essary courses. They will tell students what classes •Have you declared your degree Applications for the fall will be Graduation Services will have all they have completed and what and is it correct in the system? taken until Dec. 16. Deadline for the necessary paperwork available classes they still need to take. All •What catalog year is your degree spring graduation is Feb. 9. to all students. students are encouraged to stop by in? “It’s good to apply early and plan Students also can pick up gradu- to get a degree check. •Have you been taking the right ahead so you are not doing every- ation applications in front of the Approximately 1,000 to 1,200 classes for your degree? thing at the last minute,” said Sa- registration desk and at Mine- students graduate each year from •Do you need something ap- rah Allen, nursing student. Online. OCCC, Gowdy said. proved? One mistake that many students However, many students are not •Is your contact information up make is not talking to their adviser aware that they have to apply to to date? before enrolling. Self-advising is Have Club News? get their degrees. Applying for graduation will an- not encouraged. Students should Let the Pioneer know. Students are informed of their swer all of the questions. Once the speak to their adviser to make sure options once they have completed graduation office has looked at a they are taking the right courses [email protected] 45 credit hours at OCCC. student’s degree worksheet, the for their major. Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 5 Prospective nursing students receive break By Rachel Carlton erything by the end of the semes- She said the old rule was meant instead of the usual 16-week peri- Staff Writer ter.” to make things fair for the stu- ods, the students are expected to This means there are no require- dents. have earned their associate degree Prospective nursing students for ments to meet at the time the ap- Since the program openings are in nursing the following June. the Baccalaureate to Associate plication is due. based on GPA, taking two science Klepper said the program is in- Degree Nurse Accelerated Pathway The only prerequisite courses classes at a time might lower one tense and the students most likely program will get a break in the re- needed are the general education person’s GPA, as opposed to a per- would not have time for even a quirements they must complete classes along with nursing courses son who is only taking one science part-time job. before applying to the program. that all nursing students must class. “These people have demon- The nursing students now must take to earn the degree, Klepper “Since they have over 120 hours, strated a history of academic suc- have all prerequisites completed by said. it was shown to us that (two sci- cess and have critical thinking the end of the spring semester. This includes everything from ence classes) wasn’t going to affect skills … so they will be able to par- The old standard was students English to nutrition. their GPA,” she said. ticipate in this much accelerated needed to have all but six prereq- The program is designed for The program begins June 4, program,” Klepper said. uisite classes completed by the ap- people with bachelor degrees or which is when students must have For more information, contact plication deadline, which is March higher in non-nursing fields to all prerequisites finished. Claire Echols, Student Develop- 30. pursue a second career in nurs- Nursing coursework for the pro- ment counselor, at 405-682-1611, “The only thing that’s changed,” ing. gram is taught in four eight-week ext. 7582, or e-mail cechols@ said Rosemary Klepper, Nursing Since these students already periods. occc.edu. Program director, “is now they have degrees, the old rule wasn’t Since the program is taught in Staff Writer Rachel Carlton can be (students) have to be done with ev- necessary, Klepper said. the compressed eight-week periods reached at [email protected]. Contest allows students to turn work into cash By Valerie Jobe to be a paper from class,” Jameson of the Arts and Humanities build- from the past were all very differ- Staff Writer said. “[The contest] offers some- ing. ent. “Some are very personal and thing to the students for their writ- Also, the scoring rubric used by they really get you,” Jameson said. Turning that painful English es- ing and also encourages them to judges will be available to students “Then some are very research ori- say assignment into cold, hard write.” and participants. ented and those are interesting too cash might be easier than you Essays should be submitted in a All awards and cash prizes will because you can see the interest think. pocket folder with a completed en- be handed out during the college’s in the topic. I have a lot of favor- English Composition I and II stu- try form, essay release form and Student Awards Ceremony in ites.” dents are eligible to enter the De- the essay itself. April. For more information, contact partment of Language Arts Annual Jameson said essay release Essays may either be dropped off Jameson at 405-682-1611, ext. Essay Contest if they are enrolled forms along with contest entry at 2F2 in the Arts and Humanities 7653, or e-mail kjameson@occc. in the current semester or were forms can be picked up from the building or mailed to the college edu. enrolled during the spring and table outside the Arts and Humani- attention of Jameson. Staff Writer Valerie Jobe can be summer 2006 semesters. ties division office on the first floor Jameson said winning essays reached at [email protected]. For the past two years, English Professor Kim Jameson has taken on the organization of the essay Service Saturday rings a bell for Christmas contest. “We had about 50 entrants last By Phillip Hemphill year,” Jameson said. “I think it has Staff Writer “Typically, we adopt a kettle every year. Students ring a more than doubled.” bell and solicit donations for the Salvation Army. “There are two categories and The next time you head to the Between $800 and $1,000 is raised by both will be judged separately,” mall and hear the “ring, ring, ring,” the volunteers each year.” Jameson said. of a bell from a Salvation Army vol- A $500 prize will be split between unteer, you just might be passing —Jon Horinek ENGL 1113 and ENGL 1213, by a fellow student. Student Life Coordinator Jameson said. The latest and final Service Sat- There is a first- and second-place urday, “Salvation Army Kettle Horinek said the kettle day has said. in both Comp I and Comp II. Day,” will be from 10 a.m. to 8 been used before during Service After the Salvation Army receives There are a few guidelines stu- p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, at Cross- Saturdays. the donations, the funds are dis- dents need to be aware of before roads Mall. “Typically, we adopt a kettle ev- tributed to different things such as submitting their works, Jameson Jon Horinek, Student Life coor- ery year,” Horinek said. “Students clothing and feeding the homeless said. dinator, said all students can sign ring a bell and solicit donations for or needy. Essays need to be typed or com- up for the Service Saturday. the Salvation Army.” Horinek said five Service Satur- puter-written on standard white The shifts for the activity last two Between $800 and $1,000 is days are planned for the spring se- paper, Modern Language Associa- hours and all start times vary, raised by the volunteers each year, mester. tion format needs to be applied and Horinek said. Horinek said. For more information, contact essays should not be stapled. The activity is limited to just 16 A perk for volunteering is it Horinek at 405-682-1611, ext. “[Students] can take a paper that volunteers. The deadline for the counts as two hours of community 7697, or e-mail [email protected]. they’ve already worked on and ex- event is Nov. 29. service, Horinek said. Staff Writer Phillip Hemphill can pand on it, take it in a direction Students can register online at The proceeds from the kettle day be reached at SeniorWriter they want to take it. It doesn’t have www.occc.edu/volunteer. go to the Salvation Army, Horinek @occc.edu. 6 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Former Rwandan leader speaks about life

By Michelle Morrow fication and the outsiders declared the Tutsi News Writing Student were born to rule. By backing the Tutsi in this endeavor, Sitting in the front row in a blue pin-striped Sebarenzi said, the Europeans sowed the seeds suit awaiting introduction, Joseph Sebarenzi, of antagonism between tribes. former leader of the Rwandan Parliament and When Rwanda was granted independence in teacher for International Studies at a school 1962, the colonists switched their allegiance on the East Coast, exchanges pleasantries with from the Tutsi to the Hutu, Sebarenzi said, and his neighbors. the Hutu took over. That is when the genocide John Horinek, Student Life coordinator, put began. together “Campus Voices: An Educational Lec- In the 1994 genocide, 800,000 people were turer” series that brought Sebarenzi to OCCC. killed in 90 days, which put it at three times Students, faculty and staff listened to the the rate of deaths during the Jewish Holocaust, atrocities that have taken place in Rwanda Sebarenzi said. since the 1960s. “The genocide of 1994 took my parents, sib- On Nov. 9, the topic of the day was “Geno- lings and step-siblings,” he said. cide and Africa: A Journey towards Peace and When the Tutsi came back into power, people Reconciliation.” wanted to take revenge, but not Sebarenzi. Decades of struggle in Rwanda occurred be- “[There is] nothing I can do to bring back my tween the Hutu and Tutsi tribes, as the Hutu loved ones,” he said. “We ought to focus on the vied for supremacy over the Tutsi. This led to living and on future generations.” hundreds of thousands of people dying or be- Sebarenzi said reconciliation breaks the cycle coming refugees. of violence and that revenge transmits violence Sebarenzi told a story of his mother, a Tutsi, to future generations. hiding in the brush for three days when Hutu “Reconciliation, to me, means coming to- tribesmen came to his village to destroy prop- gether and restoring broken relationships,” erty and kill every Tutsi. Sebarenzi said. “Victims should have courage Sebarenzi said he remembers a time when to accept apology and forgive.” his family was forced to flee their home and Sebarenzi said being raised in a Christian hide with a Hutu family that befriended his fa- family taught him reconciliation over revenge. Photo by Carrie Cronk ther. He credits that upbringing for overcoming his He recalled listening to other Hutu tribesmen trials and tribulations. Joseph Sebarenzi spoke to OCCC students, demanding that his family be sent out to die, Student Matthew Coury said he admires the faculty and staff about his life in Rwanda during the or the Hutu attackers would come in and kill fact that Sebarenzi did not take revenge when 1994 genocide. Sebarenzi is the former leader of everyone in the home. he had been done wrong, but it’s one thing to the Rwandan Parliament. Just when Sebarenzi thought they were all try for reconciliation and another to be about to die, the sound of drums rolled through someone’s doormat. but my views differ from his,” Pittman said. with a message of peace. Since there were not “I see Sebarenzi as a pacifist trying too much “However, I thought his message was good.” any phone lines in the villages, the drums were to please everyone and trusting too much in Being a political refugee, Sebarenzi has not used as a form of communication. the United Nations,” Coury said. returned to Rwanda since leaving. He appears Once, the Hutu and Tutsi lived together in Student Laura Pittman said she enjoyed on BBC in Rwanda, speaking in the local lan- peace and even intermarried. Then European Sebarenzi’s speech and found it interesting. guage discussing the political processes of the colonialism divided the tribes by racial classi- “I understand why he feels the way he does, United States. Russian history, infant development classes added to list

By Joshua Sauer enough attention paid to Russia. Ehrhardt said, when he taught tween this class and other related News Writing Student “They still have pretensions of this class in the past, it was well- classes is the focus on children being a great power,” Ehrhardt received. Ehrhardt said he believes from birth to 2 years of age. Two classes are being added to said. “They have a nice stockpile students will find the class inter- “The focus will be on how we OCCC’s spring curriculum — His- of nuclear weapons.” esting, especially twentieth century could cognitively, socially and psy- tory of Russia, and Infant and Tod- He thinks Americans are not as Russia. chosocially develop a child of that dler Development and Education. educated about Russia as they There are no pre-requisites for age.” A stockpile of nuclear weapons could be. He said students should the class, which has room for 30 The class is intended for child is one of many topics that will be know about Russia because it’s the students. development majors, but is open discussed in History of Russia. world’s largest country. Another class being offered for to anyone who wants to learn more History Professor John Ehrhardt “Americans, right now, are ob- the first time is Infant and Toddler about infants and toddlers. will teach the class. sessed with the Middle East and Development and Education. There are only 30 seats available Ehrhardt has taught an ad- Iraq in particular, and the so- Child Development Professor for the class. vanced two-semester History of called war on terror,” he said. Cecilia Pittman will teach the class. Cecelia Yoder, Social Sciences Di- Russia class before at Lambuth History Freshman Katie Wilson She said most people believe child vision acting dean, said she be- University in Tennessee. said she is interested in learning development begins when a child lieves the class will be sought af- “What I am going to do now is about different environments and begins to walk. It doesn’t, she said. ter. just level down to a freshman and cultures. “Childhood development begins “We hope that the [class] will be- sophomore level and compress it “I think it would be very inter- when a child is born,” Pittman come a regular part of the curricu- into one class,” Ehrhardt said. esting to take a class specifically said. lum,” Yoder said. Ehrhardt believes there is not designed for Russia,” Wilson said. Pittman said the difference be- Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 7 Cultural smarts grown during education week nternational Education Week kicked off Nov. 6 with a variety of cultural activities, food and music on IOCCC campus. Highlights of the week included “Joseph Sebarenzi: A Message of Peace,” an African drumming group Jahruba and “A Journey to Nepal” hosted by Business Professor Gyanendra Baral. Sebarenzi is a former Rwandan Parliament leader turned peace advocate. He spoke about the Rwandan genocide during the mid 1990s. Jahruba shared stories through song and rhythm with students, faculty and staff. They played Nov. 9 in the College Union, the same day the International Student Association held an international food buffet. Irish and Scottish music filled the College Union on Nov. 8. The “Celtic Call” presentation included dancers and traditional songs. Student Life sponsored the events.

Jahruba Lambeth plays an African drum during the lunch hour Nov. 9 in the College Union. Lambeth’s musical group, Jahruba, performed a wide variety of musical pieces ranging from traditional African drums to Bob Marley.

Haifeng Ji, computer science professor, gives a lecture on Chinese culture and language in CU1 on Nov. 6. Ji spoke A member of Okii Taiko performs a variety of artistic styles of dance about a variety of that are traditionally performed by geishas in Japan. Okii Taiko featured traditions and Japanese drums in their musical performance Nov. 6 in the College holidays, as well as Union. tone inflections in the Chinese Photos by Carrie Cronk language. 8 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Disabled camp helps create friends

By Lauren Border News Writing Student “I always tell my students when they come back from In a cozy lodge in Stroud, 34 camp they will have the mentally- and physically-disabled same name, but will never adults came together to be part of be the same person.” the fifth annual Oklahoma Foun- dation for the Disabled camp dur- —Tom Kraft ing the weekend of Nov. 10. Occupational Therapist The three-day long camp was put Assistant Program Director together by students in OCCC’s Occupational Therapist Assistant Program. It was designed to give The Occupational Therapist As- adults with developmental disabili- sistant students had been work- ties an opportunity to participate ing on this project since last spring. in activities and events while mak- Program Director and Professor ing friends. Tom Kraft said the students were The theme for this year’s camp required to plan the activities for was “TV World ’06,” and the activi- the camp last spring, but were not ties for the weekend were planned required to attend the actual camp accordingly. in the fall. On Nov. 10, campers partici- Despite the fact students were Photo by J.D. Brown pated in arts and crafts such as not receiving a grade for their at- “CMT Western Wear,” where they tendance, 27 people still showed Stroud played host to this year’s Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled camp. decorated cowboy hats. They also up and volunteered their time to This is the fifth year for the camp, which is designed for the mentally- and enjoyed “ESPN Remote Races,” ensure the camp would be a suc- physically-disabled. which was an obstacle course in- cess. Stephen Helix, pictured above, participates in the “CMT Western Wear” event, volving Hula Hoops. Kraft said he is pleased with the where campers spent time decorating cowboy hats they later strut around the That same night, the counselors outcome. He said it is an unbeliev- lodge. Campers also had fun participating in an obstacle course and talent hosted the “TV World Talent Show- able experience to be able to work show. case,” where the campers per- with disabled adults. OCCC’s Occupational Therapist Assistant Program put together the camp. formed their favorite songs and “I always tell my students when dances. they come back from camp they camp changed her life. She said this was my life’s mission and my The rest of the weekend was filled will have the same name, but will she first attended the camp as a passion.” with other activities, culminating never be the same person.” student. Camper Myra Byrd said she had Saturday night with the “Red Car- Kraft said going to the camp “Before attending the camp, I was a good time at the camp. pet Awards Dinner.” Campers helps people renew focus and learn not sure if I wanted to pursue a “I love the camp because I have dressed up in formal attire for the what working with people is all career in Occupational Therapy,” so much fun, and I always meet so event and everyone received an about. Young said. many new people and make lots of award. Professor Reeca Young said the “But after [attending], I knew that friends,” Byrd said. Committee collecting food for families By Valerie Jobe families with HIV/AIDS. said. Staff Writer Mary Arbuckle, Other Nursing student Nikki “Nurses have so much pull, and we should Options intern director, Roberts and other volun- be more involved in our community.” For one instant, imagine said this kind of drive al- teers wanted to give back —Nikki Roberts what your life would be like lows the program to thrive. to the community while cel- Nursing Student if the income you received “We started out with 56 ebrating their achievement was not enough to sustain clients and now we have of graduation. your family. Would you get over 700, so it has been “Nurses have so much “They are uncertain drive is not just accepting help? Would having HIV be very successful,” she said. pull, and we should be about how this disease pro- non-perishable food items. a factor in receiving help? Arbuckle said clients are more involved in our com- cess is going to affect them, Items such as toiletries, The Nursing Pinning those with little income who munity,” Roberts said. and this allows them to feel lightly-used books and Committee organized a food need assistance and have “This food drive will bring a certain amount of inde- clothes also are appreci- drive for the Friends Food been referred to Other Op- more awareness not only to pendence because they ated. Pantry at Other Options. tions from clinics. the nursing division but know they are going to a For more information, The food drive will run Clients can come into the also to the organization.” place where they can get contact Arbuckle at 405- until Dec. 15. Donation pantry and shop for their Roberts got the drive ap- what they need.” 605-8020. boxes are located by the food on a weekly basis at proved through Jon Hori- Arbuckle said the com- Individual donations or Main Building elevator and no charge. nek in Student Life, who mittee wants to empower Christmas packages for in the nursing division. The food pantry is set up also coupled her with Other the clients. “We don’t pre- adults can be dropped off Other Options is a profes- like a mini-market with cli- Options. package food, and we allow at 3005 N. May Avenue. sional, non-profit organiza- ents filling their own shop- “These people are uncer- them to pick out what they Staff Writer Valerie Jobe tion that provides re- ping carts with their de- tain about so much in their want,” she said. can be reached at Staff sources for individuals and sired brands, Arbuckle lives,” Roberts said. Roberts said the food [email protected]. Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 9 World AIDS Day observed Dec. 1 By Amanda Bittle death worldwide. maintain public awareness of the Staff Writer Almost a million cases of HIV had disease. been reported in the United States “I think that people, especially in More than 20 years after its ini- as of 2004, Harmon said. the United States, feel complacent tial discovery, HIV/AIDS remains People in Oklahoma accounted about HIV/AIDS,” he said. a serious public health threat, said for 4,247 of those cases. In 2004, “World AIDS Day is a good op- Michael Harmon, chief of the HIV/ 175 new cases were reported in portunity to remind people that STD Service for the Oklahoma Oklahoma, he said. HIV/AIDS is out there and people State Department of Health. OCCC will help raise awareness still die from it.” Almost 65 million people have of HIV/AIDS by observing World OCCC also will observe Sexual contracted the virus since the pan- AIDS Day Dec. 1, said Student Life Health Awareness Week Dec. 4 demic began, according to www. Coordinator Jon Horinek. through 8, Horinek said. usaid.gov. In 2004, an average of “We will be passing out ribbons He said the week will feature an said, “and infor- 13,500 people were infected each and buttons, as well as informa- information board in the Main mation on how to day. An estimated 32 million tion about HIV/AIDS,” he said. Building. make wise choi- people have died of AIDS, accord- World AIDS Day has been ob- “We’ll have a display board with ces.” ing to the site. served annually since 1988. lots of information on different Staff Writer Amanda Bittle can be It is the fourth leading cause of Horinek said it is important to sexually transmitted diseases,” he reached at [email protected]. Student shares experience with virus

By Jessica Foster “You have abnormal cells on your were much longer lasting. longer to recover. I still go to the News Writing Student cervix,” she said. I nearly wrecked Over the next year I was in and doctor every month to have an my car at the news. out of the gynecologist’s office ev- exam. “Tell Someone.” That is the na- Little did I know just how much ery month for repeat exams and bi- I hate going and I hate that I have tional campaign to inform women my life would change over the next opsies to “keep an eye” on my vi- this virus. I wish I had known about a cancer caused by a virus. two years. rus. about it. I wish there had been a Human papillomavirus is a sexu- Turns out I did — no, do — have Most of the time it was dormant. vaccine in time to prevent it for me. ally transmitted disease that HPV. Once contracted, HPV is al- Occasionally it woke up. It caused I realize the vaccine costs more causes cervical cancer in some ways in your body, even if it’s dor- infections. I had fevers. I was tired than $100 a shot and there are women. All sexually active women mant, I would find out. and had trouble focusing on school three in the vaccinating series. I are at risk. I learned the hard way. I went in for a biopsy. It was pain- or work. know that’s a lot of money for poor I was driving down the interstate ful. I was scared. I had to have a This past summer it woke up college students who work hard for listening to the radio on a sunny procedure done in spring 2006. It again. My cervix was abnormal. I their money. afternoon nearly two years ago. My was even more painful. Recovery had another procedure done. This It’s worth it. phone rang and it was my gyne- took a few days. I was back on my one was worse than the one before. Don’t believe me? Ask my par- cologist. feet before I knew it, but the effects It was more painful and it took ents how much money they spent on my exams, procedures and tests. I’m sure $300 sounds like Newly-approved vaccine will help heaven to them. I now spend that much a year on my doctor visits alone. protect against cervical cancer I feel burdened — no, compelled — to tell every girl I know to get By Jessica Foster gists plan to order the shots in bulk. tested. Don’t skip your annual gy- News Writing Student The Cleveland County Health Department is with- necological exam. There are no ex- out the vaccine at this time. cuses. Ten minutes of discomfort Waiting in the wings is a vaccine that will help “We hope to receive the go-ahead soon to provide the one day a year is a lot better than prevent most types of cervical cancer. Human pap- shot, but are without a date at this time,” said District the hours I spend each year in the illoma-virus is a sexually transmitted disease that Nurse Manager Beverly Byman. stirrups. can cause cervical cancer. The vaccine will protect Many girls and young women are unaware that there Every girl should challenge her- against the four HPV types that cause over 70 per- is a problem, let alone a solution. self to become as educated as pos- cent of all cervical cancers, according to the Cen- Heather Iske, Health and Exercise Science major, sible about this virus and the shot. ters for Disease Control. said, “I didn’t realize they had developed a vaccine. Look it up. Get the facts. The problem is insurance companies are not yet The virus is serious and I hope every girl takes it seri- Don’t be embarrassed, because covering the cost of the shots. ously.” approximately 20 million people The Federal Drug Administration reports that the Rosemary Klepper, nursing program director, said are infected with HPV, according shots are to be given in a series of three within a she believes preventative vaccines are cost-effective and to the Centers for Disease Control. six-month period. Each shot costs $120, and is will save money in the end. More than 50 percent of sexually- aimed at girls and young women, ages 9 to 26. “I am a major proponent of preventative health care,” active men and women will con- The vaccine seems expensive at $360 for the se- Klepper said. “This vaccine will not only be beneficial tract the virus during their life- ries, but insurance companies and schools are work- to a woman’s health but also to her wallet.” times. ing on ways to bring down the cost for consumers. “Tell Someone,” is the national campaign slogan to So tell someone your story, and Once insurance companies approve the vaccine, inform women about HPV. Now you know, so tell some- together, with the vaccine, we can the Health Department and many local gynecolo- one. help prevent cervical cancer. 10 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Lecture gives information about Chinese economy By Megan Burchett Yet in China the Chinese “Pop companies are actu- Business News Writing Student buy American merchan- ally struggling in China be- Professor Marty dise, which, to them, are cause people are not accus- Ludlum discusses Americans often misun- considered foreign goods, tomed to the sweet sugary business derstand China, confusing Ludlum said. taste.” opportunities that the frequent appearance of Chinese people buy Companies are even have emerged from the color red with a politi- American items such as thinking about developing recent increases in cal statement rather than Ritz crackers, Pringles po- a different recipe for the trade between the a cultural message. tato chips, and Oreo cook- products by adding less United States and “It’s a big world out ies, he said. sugar he explained. China as well as there,” said Business Pro- “Some items that are Ludlum said Wal-Mart cultural differences in fessor Marty Ludlum on popular over here are not also is experimenting in purchasing habits Nov. 8 at the lecture “Stud- as popular there because China. As of 2006, they during a lecture ies in China.” the companies have not ad- have 60 stores and 20 un- Nov. 8. “When we think China, justed to Chinese culture der construction. we think red China,” yet,” he said. Pizza companies are hav- Ludlum said. “McDonald’s is very ing trouble adjusting to the Most people think China popular because it has ad- Chinese culture. Compa- is a communist country be- justed to the culture. nies charge the same Photo by Carrie Cronk cause of all the red in pub- “Their hamburger meat is amount for pizza there as lic places, Ludlum said. compressed with veg- they do in America, mak- caught on in China is “A monthly wage for a fac- “Red stands for wealth, etables mixed up in it. It’s ing going out for pizza a smoking. tory worker is 2235 Yuan happiness and prosperity. like meatloaf,” he said. celebration, he said. “Eighty five percent of the ($279.37 American). It Red is money and gifts,” Cereal and soda compa- “We go to Red Lobster to male population smokes,” takes eight Yuan to equal Ludlum said. “They have nies also have adjusted to celebrate and they go for Ludlum said. “While the one American dollar.” lucky red envelopes filled the culture, he said. pizza at Pizza Hut,” Ludlum women usually do not Ludlum said, right now, with money that they give “Cereal comes in single said. “They have American smoke because it’s consid- China is in the process of as a traditional gift.” pouches with directions brands of everything. You ered unflattering.” making a huge social in- He said Americans be- written on the back telling would think you were in One advantage China vestment in the 2008 Olym- lieve they are the only ones how to eat the cereal. Cold America if it weren’t for the holds over the United pics as they have already who buy foreign brand cereal is new to them,” symbols.” States is their cheaper work begun planning and build- products. Ludlum said. One of the things that has force. ing for the games.

China trip offered for students On the left is a can of Coca-Cola as sold By Jordan Singleton several days touring his- students understand inter- in China. Business News Writing Student torical sites. national trade and relations Professor Marty “Tiananmen Square and in such a uniquely un- Ludlum said the American businessmen the Great Wall of China are touched market. Chinese haven’t yet are treated as if they were two of the sites the stu- Seeing the economic caught on to the movie stars in China, dents get to visit,” Ludlum boom in China shouldn’t be sugar-based OCCC Business Professor said. difficult. beverage, forcing Marty Ludlum said. The cost of the trip is ap- “Four-hundred and Coke to re-examine its “The local people would proximately $3,000. He twenty-two of the Fortune traditional recipe. stare at us on the streets said students should not 500 companies have moved as if we were celebrities,” shy away from the trip be- some of their operations Ludlum said. cause of the money. into China in recent years.” Ludlum experienced that “It is a life changing ex- He believes the experi- Ludlum said American feeling again this past sum- perience,” Ludlum said. ence earned from the trip cereal companies now give mer when he took six busi- Ludlum believes that the is a wise investment into a directions on how to eat ness students to study Chinese market is filled student’s future. cereal. He said cold cereal is abroad in China. with many intriguing busi- A student from the first something the Chinese are Another group of stu- ness opportunities. trip in 2004 enjoyed his just now experiencing. dents is scheduled to make The United States and experience so much that he the trip to China in the China only have recently has since traveled to China summer of 2007, which will become large-scale trading to finish his education, be led by Business Profes- partners. Ludlum believes Ludlum said. Ludlum said 20 sor Vijayan Ramachan- it is important for students new stores are under dran. to understand China’s large For exclusive construction in China. Since 2004, OCCC stu- market. Wal-Mart is only dents have taken two 13- “Before, China had a content and to one of many U.S. day trips to China. All to- closed market economy, read the Pioneer companies looking to gether about 20 students now it is open for world Online, visit capitalize on China’s have taken the trip. trade which presents many www.occc.edu/ strong consumers, There are two days of new opportunities,” Lud- Ludlum said. classes during the trip and lum said. “This trip helps pioneer Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 11 12 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Sports UPCOMING Wellness Center slims waistline By John Savage Staff Writer OCCC Some people may put on five to INTRAMURALS seven pounds through the fall and EVENTS winter, thanks to a steady diet of such things as large meals and •Dec. 2 - Feb. 17: OCCC youth sweets. basketball season tips off. The And while most Americans gain cost for the event is $60. It will only about a pound during the holi- be held in the OCCC gymna- days, it can be hard to lose with- sium. For more information about out exercise, according to CNN. this event, contact Community There is an easy way to make Education and Health Specialist those pounds melt like butter, but Eric Watson at 405-682-1611, it will cost sweat and time. ext. 7786. OCCC’s Wellness Center cardio room has everything needed to get •Jan. 8 - Feb. 9: Adult volleyball back into a shape other than league registration dates are round. available for team sign-ups. Wellness Center Attendant Billy League play starts Feb. 19 and McCoy said the gym is a great way runs through Apr. 30. The cost for to get healthy and stay in shape. the team is $200. For more in- “It tones your body and increases formation, contact Community lung capacity and heart capacity,” Education and Health Specialist McCoy said. Eric Watson at 405-682-1611, The Wellness Center has several ext. 7786. machines geared not only toward beginners but also advanced ath- •Jan. 10 - 17: Sign up for the In- letes. tramural league table tennis tour- McCoy said many of the cardio nament. Sign-up forms for the machines are popular and used Intramural games can be found quite often. at the Recreation and Commu- Also the weight machines and nity Services counter. All intramu- free weights are used often he said. ral games are free to OCCC stu- Students who want one-on-one dents. For more information, con- training can hire the athletic train- tact Community Education and ers. Health Specialist Eric Watson at Students pay $25 for a 30- 405-682-1611, ext. 7786. minute session with the trainer. The trainers will set up a workout •Jan. 11 - 18: Sign up for the In- plan along with a chart to show tramural league dominos tourna- progress. ment. Sign-up forms for the In- Staff and students also can work tramural games can be found at out in the Aquatic Center if they the Recreation and Community want a low-impact workout. Services counter. All Intramural McCoy said the best times for games are free to OCCC stu- students to hit the gym to avoid dents. For more information, con- crowds are Tuesdays and Thurs- tact Community Education and days. Health Specialist Eric Watson at Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- 405-682-1611, ext 7786. Photo by Carrie Cronk days are the busy days of the week. Star Oosahwe, coordinator of Registration and Records Services coordinator, Along with the weight and •Feb. 7 - 10: Sign up for the In- spends an hour working out in Athletic Trainer Christy Barnes’ Core Spinning aquatic training, the gym offers tramural PlayStation 2 “NCAA class in the Wellness Center. Recreation and Community Services offers students and staff basketball and ’07” basketball tournament which numerous fitness classes as well as workout facilities for OCCC staff and volleyball nets. will be held in the college union. students. McCoy said, sometimes students This event is free to all students. don’t realize OCCC has an Olym- ness major Dillon Dolezal. People who want to work out also Sign-up sheets can be found in pic-size swimming pool. “Yeah, [I like the facilities,]” must have the right attire, mean- the Wellness Center. For more OCCC student Mai Du said she Dolezal said. “I wish it had more ing no street clothes or shoes. information on this event, contact likes to use the facilities when it free weights.” The Wellness Center is open Community Education and gets cold outside. All students and staff must through Dec. 23. It will close Dec. Health Specialist Eric Watson at “I usually go outside [to exercise]. present a current school ID to use 24 and will re-open Jan. 2. 405-682-1611, ext 7786. When it’s cold, I come here,” Du the facilities for free. For more information, visit www. said. Non-students can pay for a one occc.edu/rcs. Got sports news? Another student who likes to hit day pass for $6 or $40 for a 20 day Staff Writer John Savage can be [email protected] the Wellness Center is OCCC Busi- punch card. reached at [email protected]. Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 13 Radio talk show host covers audio class

By Matthew Coury News Writing Student “I’d be willing to help her with anything. I love to teach.” Radio news show Host Reid Mullins recently —Reid Mullins joined the college as an adjunct professor of Adjunct Journalism and Mass Media Journalism and Mass Media Communications. Communications Professor The opportunity arose when he received a call from friend and co-worker Gwin Faulconer- of school, I cleaned bathrooms for extra money,” Lippert, mass communications professor. Mullins said. “If you’ve never gone to a truck She told Mullins she would not be able to stop on I-40, and scraped scum and algae off of teach the rest of the semester due to a health a shower stall with a single-edge razor blade, problem. then you haven’t lived.” “She called me up a few weeks ago and said, Two of Mullins’ buddies, with whom he was ‘I know that you’ve taught audio production rooming, already had jobs working in radio, classes before at OU,” said Mullins. “I need you and Mullins thought it was time he gave it a to teach my audio production class at OCCC.” shot. He’s been doing it ever since. Mullins said he jumped at the chance to repay Mullins worked as a sports programming en- Photo by Carrie Cronk Faulconer-Lippert for how well she’s treated gineer, production manager and a deejay for six Adjunct Journalism and Mass Media Communi- him and others when they worked together. radio stations before attaining his current posi- cations Professor Reid Mullins gives lecture to stu- “I’d be willing to help her with anything,” said tion as a show host. dents during the Audio Production class on Nov. 11. Mullins. “I love to teach.” “About a year and a half ago I was selected to Mullins is filling in for Gwin Faulconer-Lippert pro- Mullins and Faulconer-Lippert are co-work- be the morning host of News Radio 1000 KTOK,” fessor of Mass Media Communications. ers at the local Clear Channel radio network said Mullins. located at 50 Penn Place. Audio Production student Jonathan Card Mullins said he likes what he does. He hopes Mullins said everyone should pursue a col- said he really likes Mullins as a professor. other people would like to do it too, and he likes lege degree, something he earned as a student “It was sad to see Gwin go,” said Card, “but if to show them how to do it. He said I’ve got some worker. I had to pick a replacement, I would pick Reid smart students who are going to go on to bigger “When I was in college, through the first half Mullins.” and better things. History professor studies Transcendentalism By Adam Croom Thoreau who write about Reform in the Antebellum munity. “But I always tell my News Writing Student the fact that you need to Era. “Having Sterling Delano daughters to go out on a discipline yourself, you For two days Barr spent with you over two days is limb, and to stretch beyond Melinda Barr, history pro- need to be in tune with na- time with a man who is a just not an experience I their comfort zone.” fessor and coordinator of ture, and you need to live a celebrity in her field, Ster- could have gotten any other It is not easy for a full- the honors program, ful- life that is sustainable,” ling Delano, a Harvard En- way,” Barr said. time professor to always fit filled her dream of study- Barr said. Barr was one of glish professor. He showed Barr decided to apply for in learning for fun, Barr ing at Harvard University in four participating profes- the group around Brook the grant on a whim. said. “Time to just study for Cambridge, Mass. this sors to give a brief presen- Farm, the site at which “I was very hesitant,” the love of learning is al- summer. tation at Harvard. Transcendentalists tried to Barr said. It was a nation- ways in short supply,” Barr Through the National She spoke on Education create their utopian com- wide application process.” said. Endowment for Humani- ties, Barr was one of 25 people chosen nationally to spend one week at Harvard and one week in Concord, Mass., to study Transcen- dentalism and Utopian Thought in the 19 Century. “Transcendentalism is the belief of man in his own perfectibility, Barr said. “Post-Civil War people were not as interested in organized religion as they once were so they were beginning to try to make themselves the guiders of their own path.” Transcendentalists were led by people who are now highly-regarded American authors. “You’re going to have people like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David 14 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 Highlights All smiles Date change for graduation ceremony The date for the 2007 Commencement Program has changed from May 11 to May 18.

Degree planning with Graduation Services Staff from Graduation Services will be available from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues- day and Wednesday, Dec. 5 and 6, in the Main Building lobby to assist students. Students who stop by will be able to check whether they are on track for graduation, if their declared degree is correct, if they have a faculty adviser, and who he or she is. Staff also will cover many graduation requirements.

Future Teachers make plans for Christmas The Future Teachers Organization is meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, in room 2N5, to discuss plans for the FTO Christmas party on Dec. 12. Members also will talk about transferring to University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, and University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. An additional meeting is being arranged at 4:30 p.m. for those who can’t attend the first one.

Movie night by Society of Performing Artists SPA is sponsoring a movie night showing “A Christmas Story” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, in CU3. If you want to participate in the game Dirty Santa, bring a white elephant gift ($5 to $10). Holiday games and snacks will be available. For more information, www.myspace.com/occcspa. Photo by Carrie Cronk Hispanic Organization to Promote Education Vice President Monica Perez and President Festival of Giving tickets Raquel Carranco give service with a smile during the club’s bake sale Nov. 14. Black Student Association is selling tickets to the Festi- Proceeds from the bake sale were donated to the College Democrats to help raise val of Giving at Quail Springs Mall and Sooner Fashion funds to buy body armor for United States military personnel serving in the Middle East. Mall. Tickets cost $5. Nights for the sales are Nov. 19 for Sooner and Dec. 3. for Quail. The mall will close at 6 p.m. to the public and reopen from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. for ticket holders. Send ticket requests to Carlos Robinson in the Office of Student Life. For more information, contact Club open for all nursing majors Robinson at 405-314-7055. By Lauren Border dents interested in nursing charge of the website, said News Writing Student are accommodated, such her goal is to help students Annual Essay Contest deadline as a mentorship program, be informed. The Department of Language Arts Annual Essay Con- The OCCC Nursing Stu- the NSA website and mon In addition, the nursing test is accepting essays from students who have been en- dent Association recently thly meetings. program currently is work- rolled in either ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1213 between Jan. 1 amended its constitution to The NSA mentorship pro- ing with nursing recruiters and Dec. 16. The maximum length of the essay is 2,000 allow any students who gram is designed to aid in from area hospitals. words with no minimum. The essay is open topic and must have declared nursing as answering any questions The purpose is to sched- be typed or computer printed on white, 8-inch by 11-inch their major to become interested students in ule times to come to OCCC paper, double-spaced with standard margins, presented in members of the associa- nursing might have. and talk to the students MLA format and unstapled. Entry forms can be picked up tion. “This is a place where about what kind of job op- at the table outside the Arts and Humanities Division Of- underclassmen can ask portunities are available fice. The deadline for the essay is Dec. 16. Entries should This modification is a first be mailed or delivered to OCCC Arts and Humanities Divi- for the Nursing Student upperclassmen anything once they graduate. sion, 7777 South May Ave., Oklahoma City, Okla., 73159, Association and club Presi- that they want regarding “We are also working with Attn: Kim Jameson, 2F2-B AH Bldg. dent Steven Braudway said the nursing program,” other colleges to send rep- he is thrilled about the Braudway said. It helps resentatives and speak Twelve days of Christmas change. [underclassmen] know that about the baccalaureate The college bookstore will have 12 days of Christmas “This gives those who are they are getting an unbi- programs in nursing,” activities beginning Dec. 1 through Dec. 18. During the 12 looking to enter into the ased answer from the ones Braudway said. days, the bookstore will have special sales and activities. nursing program a chance who have been where they The purpose is to help Prizes ranging from a bike, grilling machine, smoothie maker to become familiar with the are. our students make in- and MP3 player will be given away each day. To win the program as well as the op- The mentorship program formed decisions as to prizes, contestants will compete in games and the winner portunity to network with is accessible under one of where to transfer so they will win the prize. other people who are work- the many discussion may further their educa- ing toward similar goals,” boards and tools located at tion, he said. Highlights are due by 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Drop off highlight Braudway said. the NSA club website, www. The next meeting for NSA forms at the Pioneer, located on the second floor of the In addition to the amend- nsaoccc.com. is at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. Main Building, in front of the elevator. ment, other changes have Jaimie Weihmueller, 27, in room 1N1 and will been made to ensure stu- com- munications officer in host a guest speaker. Nov. 27, 2006 • PIONEER • 15 Classifieds Pioneer Classified Advertising good condition. Asking $3,100. tors able to teach evening classes. is free to all currently enrolled 405-408-2828. All applicants need to apply in OCCC students and employees FOR SALE: ’94 Ford Taurus. person and bring copies of their for any personal classified ad. 155k, sable, clean, great car. Ask- credentials to the Earlywine Park Ads must be submitted in writing $2,100. Please e-mail YMCA, 11801 S. May Ave. ing with IDs supplied or work [email protected] NOW HIRING: Olive Garden area and college extension in- FOR SALE: ’91 Mustang LX Northwest Expressway is now cluded. Deadline for advertis- Convertible. 4 cyl., Automatic, 68k hiring servers. If you want to be ing is 5 p.m., Tuesday prior to one-owner miles. First $2,000 held to high standards apply at the publication date. For more buys. 630-5703. Olive Garden, 1844 NW Express- information, call 405-682-1611, FOR SALE: ’87 Camaro IROC way. ext. 7674, or fax 405-682-7843. Z28. 355 small block, 350 hp, 650 NOW HIRING: Servers, holley, 350 turbo transmission, Bussers, Host Staff, & Bartend- 2500 stall converter, B&M ers. Apply at Shogun Steak House starshifter, 5” tack with shiftlight, on N.W. 122nd & May in the FREE TO GOOD HOME: 3 yr. ceramic coated headers, HEI dis- Northpark Mall after 5:30 p.m. any old female long-haired black and tributor and more. In order for car day or call 749-0120. orange calico cat. She is fixed, to be ready for the street it could HELP WANTED: Part-time very sweet, needs to be by her- use a few mufflers. This car is nursing student for busy doctor’s self, no other pets. I’m moving. really fast but could use some office at Mercy. Must be able to Call Priscilla 412-2521 or 949- cleaning up. $4,000 OBO. E-mail work all day Tuesday and Thurs- 5518. me [email protected]. day! Please fax résumé to 405- FREE TO GOOD HOME: Male FOR SALE: ’77 Mercedes 450 752-4242. puppy. 8 mos. old, 1/2 Lab, 1/2 SL Convertible. White with black HELP WANTED: Earlywine Pit, black & white, is a big dog. He top and tan interior. This is a great Park YMCA now accepting appli- needs a backyard & lots of atten- car and a real headturner! It has cations for Lifeguards and Swim tion. Very playful & sweet, has 182k miles and runs great! The Instructors. Training provided if had shots & is crate trained. He NADA is $8500, but will sell for hired. Flexible schedules, includ- minds well & is housebroken. I $5200! Call 378-2337. ing am/pm and weekends. Apply live in an apartment, he needs FOR SALE: ’64 Ford Truck. It is in person at Earlywine Park more room. If interested, please red with a custom cab, short wide YMCA, 11801 S. May Ave, Okla- call Priscilla at 405-412-2521 or bed, with a straight six. Asking homa City. Kenny at 405-243-8122. $3,000. Call Andy for more de- FOR SALE: 1/2 Chihuahua, tails: 405-317-4613. 1/2 Papillone female puppies. I ROOMMATE NEEDED: Fe- have 2 to sell. Each is white with male only. To share fully furnished, brown spots, very cute. They were large 2 bed/2 bath apartment in born Oct. 23 and will be ready for BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: OCCC student will babysit at NW OKC. Rent is $280+bills. a new home on Dec. 4. I am Please contact Denise at 405- asking $250 per puppy. If inter- person’s residence. Flexible hrs., can work nights and help around 413-1093 or e-mail mwaimutezo ested, please e-mail me at @yahoo.com. [email protected]. the house. $6.50/hr negotiable. Please contact Jennifer at 703- ROOMMATE NEEDED: Fe- 3664 or [email protected]. male only. $350.00 per month, all bills paid. New 1,200 sq. foot, 3 bed, 2 bath home in Moore. Call FOR SALE: ’06 Dodge Ram Erin at 401-4906. 1500 Lonestar ed. 23k miles, power ROOMMATE NEEDED: M or all, loaded. Asking $22,000. Call FOR SALE: Barely-used Dell F, $600/ mth., all bills. 3 bedrm.-2 788-0068. For pics or more info: laptop. Great for students. E-mail bath-FP-dblcar gar. (fence). No [email protected]. [email protected] for smokers or pets (small dogs ac- FOR SALE: ’04 Chevy Cava- specs. ceptable). Need references. Off lier, 52,000 miles, lots of extras, FOR SALE: Microsoft wired of 12th st. in Moore, “NICE”. Call very clean, excellent condition, router, like new. Wired ethernet 824-5605. warranty included. $8,500. Call base station model. $25. Call Daniel: 590-2795. Dustin at 388-3913. FOR SALE: ’04 PT Cruiser Lim- Cuddy, 280 HP 305 Motor, runs $175. Dishwasher, GE Nautilus, ited Platinum Series. Silver V4- FOR SALE: Daybed for sale. great. Call 788-0068. For pics or black, built-in, $125. 794-2078. turbo, low mileage. Loaded with Black, western-looking. Asking for more info: kati.e.henry@email. FOR SALE: His & hers wed- extras: sunroof, custom leather DRIVERS WANTED: Brick- $125 OBO. Call 255-8989 and occc.edu. ding/engagement set. Hers: interior, 6-disc CD, Sirrius radio, shaw Buggy is looking for those ask for Ashley. FOR SALE: Western paper- Round 1/3 carat diamond solitaire new tires. Valued at $13,675. who want to make money while FOR SALE: 4 POD Computer backs. $1 each. Take your pick. set in white gold w/ yellow gold Selling for $12,500. Contact Patsy getting a workout. Average pay is Table. Just like the ones in the 630-5703. accents and matching white gold at 601-5754 or e-mail patticat22 $15/hr. Interested applicants call Computer Center. Great for gam- FOR SALE: Women’s size-7 band, recently appraised $750. @cox.net 405-733-3222. ing! Asking $200 OBO. E-mail at white gold diamond engagement Selling with men’s white gold band. FOR SALE: ’99 Jeep Grand NOW HIRING: Brickshaw [email protected]. ring. Princess cut w/diamond ac- Asking $425 for all. E-mail Cherokee Limited. Gold color, 4- Buggy is looking for individuals cents, asking $400. Size 11/12 [email protected] for more D, 4-WD, Infinity 10-CD Premium who have advertising sales expe- red prom dress with black sheer info and pictures, or call 694-9243. sound system, 120,000 miles, 17- material over it so it appears deep rience. Serious applicants please To advertise in the 18 MPG city, 20-22 MPG high- contact Rocky Chavez at 405- FOR SALE: Three-year-old red, beading all over $75. Size 10 seashell pink wedding dress with Pioneer way, leather interior, moon-roof, 733-3222. Ludwig Doetsch violin with soft- Fax your ads to lace and beading $100. Call tinted windows, garage kept, ex- HELP WANTED: Earlywine side case. In excellent condition. 405-682-7843 cellent condition. Not moving, Park YMCA now hiring experi- Kid graduated. A real buy at Kristina 250-8919 or e-mail for or e-mail your ads to must sell. $8,200. Call 329-6731. enced water aerobic instructors $1500. Contact 306-3290 or 306- pictures at [email protected]. [email protected]. FOR SALE: ’95 Sportage Jeep able to teach classes in the a.m. 1396. edu. For more info, call 4x4. Nice car, manual tran., low and/or p.m. and experienced, cer- BOAT FOR SALE: ’88 Celeb- FOR SALE: Washer, Whirlpool 405-682-1611, miles, fully-tinted windows, very tified, aerobic and Pilates instruc- rity Champion Line. 19ft Cabin Ultimate Care II, white, exc. cond., ext. 7674. 16 • PIONEER • Nov. 27, 2006 ‘Absolute’ takes on new look in hardback Dominic Mattachione and faculty, Faculty Advi- They are now being hard here from the beginning, The binding of the “Abso- News Writing Student sor Clay Randolph said. bound to help keep the and it is wonderful that we lute” is providing a histori- The journal contains po- magazines organized and preserved them.” cal record of past students Hard-bound copies of etry, art, essays, short sto- protected. The library staff is as more issues will be past issues OCCC’s literary ries and photographs from Randolph said he was pleased with the new acqui- bound and shelved. magazine “Absolute” are students and others, worried older issues would sition. Reference Librarian “We want to capture this now available in the library. Randolph said. be lost. Jay Ramanjulu said the part of the history of Okla- The magazines range from Prior to the binding, the “We are presently prepar- “Absolute” is a history of lit- homa City Community Col- 1989 to 2005 and can be library shelved one loose ing to bind the older issues erature and art students. lege for future generations,” found in the reference sec- copy every year after the going back to the ’70s,” he [The] positive effect is evi- said Susan VanSchuyver, tion. magazine was released. said. dent through the people Arts and Humanities dean. “Absolute” began in 1974 Many of the loose paper- “These bound issues have who create it,” Ramanjulu “I am very glad to have and also is OCCC’s oldest back copies of the maga- the work of people that said. “Our students pro- the ‘Absolutes’ in a bound, publication. zines have accumulated af- started this college, stu- duced this with faculty permanent and attractive It is edited by students ter decades of printing. dents and staff who were help.” form.” Academic advisers offer students much-needed help in a number of areas “Major,” gree-oriented course won’t regarding transferable Cont. from page 1 “If [students] talk with an adviser, they can transfer on such a wide courses. declare their major, or when they change basis. Students can speak with to do.” [their major], they should be able to get a For example, an Engi- an adviser at any time Theater major Randy pretty good picture of what they need to do.” neering major, when look- about a degree plan, even Beavers sees the impor- —Aspen Svec ing up transferable cour- several semesters in ad- tance of speaking with an ses, will find that OCCC’s vance, so students are en- adviser. Advising and Career Services Engineering course 2333 couraged to do so as soon “It’s important to figure Intake Assistant doesn’t transfer to the Uni- as possible, Svec said. out which classes you need versity of Oklahoma, the For more information, to take in order to get to ring to another school, it’s who had a specific degree University of Central Okla- stop by Advising and Ca- your degree.” actually up to that school in mind, but weren’t able to homa, Rose State College or reer Services on the first Other students echo and what classes will transfer,” get into the programs they Oklahoma State Univer- floor of the Main Building elaborate on Beaver’s sen- Svec said. needed in a timely manner sity-Oklahoma City. or call 405-682-7535 to timent. She said students going because they didn’t sit For colleges outside of the make an appointment with “I think [speaking with an to any college, either inside down with a faculty adviser state, students should con- an adviser. adviser] is very important,” or outside of Oklahoma, to learn all the nuances of tact their particular school Editor David Miller can be said Architecture and Con- need to speak with an ad- what they were trying to of interest for information reached at [email protected]. structive Science major viser at the school they plan accomplish. Damian Comiskey. to attend to determine what There also are other re- “If you really want to do courses will transfer. sources available to stu- something and you don’t Student Development dents so they can easily get advisement for it, you’re Counselor Mary Turner determine what courses are probably going to end up recommends students al- transferable. wasting time,” he said. so speak with faculty advis- The Advisement and Ca- “Experience is good, but ers to obtain specific details reer Services website, www. it’s not going to get you on a particular degree pro- occc.edu/acs, has a link to from point A to point B as gram. the Oklahoma State Re- soon as possible.” “At least touch base with gents for Higher Education Students need to contact a faculty adviser,” Turner site, which lists what cour- other schools to determine said. ses are transferable be- what courses will transfer. 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