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11-1-2017 Volume 113 Issue 9 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Follow this and additional works at: https://dc.swosu.edu/the_southwestern Recommended Citation Southwestern Oklahoma State University, "Volume 113 Issue 9" (2017). The Southwestern. 880. https://dc.swosu.edu/the_southwestern/880 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 Volume 113 Issue 9 Permit No. 57 Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Student Publication Est. 1904 outhwestern The S November 1, 2017 Once a Bulldog... Campus plans Homecoming Southwestern will celebrate home- coming activities on Nov. 1-4. Theme for this year’s Homecoming celebration is “Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!” Everyone is invited to participate in all homecoming activities. Information is available at www. swosuhomecoming.com. Activities include: WEDNESDAY – November 1 Melissa Valencia (right) of Marlow won the crown of Miss SWOSU 2018, and Katelyn Woods of Lawton (Eisenhower) won 7 -8 p.m. – Brass & Woodwind the title of Miss SWOSU’s Outstanding Teen at Saturday’s pageants on the Weatherford campus. Chamber Concert – Fine Arts Center THURSDAY – November 2 7 – 8 p.m. – Percussion Concert – Fine Arts Center Auditorium ValenciaMelissa Valencia, a fresh and- ValenciaWoods will represent win$1,000 Miss cash award; andSWOSU over won the Talent titles Award. 7 – 9 p.m. – Volleyball vs East man from Marlow at South- SWOSU at next summer’s $3,000 in gift certificates and Makenna Carver of Central University – Pioneer Cellular western Oklahoma State Uni- Miss Oklahoma Pageant, while various gifts from area busi- Bartlesville (Dewey) was Events Center versity, won the crown of Miss Woods advances to the Miss nesses. second runner-up and win- 9 p.m. – Bonfire – Jefferson Hall SWOSU 2018, and Katelyn Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen Her platform issue is ner of a $900 scholarship. FRIDAY – November 3 Woods, sophomore at Lawton Pageant, which is held the “Speak for the Silent, Stand for Shelby Austin of Tulsa (Okla- 7 – 8 p.m. – Piano Studio Concert – (Eisehnower), won the title of same week at the Miss Okla- the Broken.” homa Virtual) finished as third Ed & Winnie Ola Berrong Music Hall Miss SWOSU’s Outstanding homa Pageant in Tulsa. Ashlin Murray of Weath- runner-up and winner of a 8 – 10 p.m. – Comedian Gabriel Teen at Saturday’s (October Valencia won $2,300 erford (Clinton) finished as $800 scholarshp. “Fluffy” Iglesias – Pioneer Cellular 28) pageants on the Weather- SWOSU and $306 Children’s first runner-up and winner of Austin also won the Most Events Center ford campus. Miracle Network scholarships; a $1,100 scholarship. She also see MISS, page 2 9 – 11:30 p.m. – Young Alumni Homecoming Patio Party — Bench- warmer Browns SATURDAY – November 4 9 – 10 a.m. – SWOSU College of Battle of the Bulldogs to benefit charity Pharmacy Alumni and Friends Wel- Southwestern Oklahoma a combination of different the events during the week. like three-legged race, corn come/Check-In, Breakfast Buffet and State University Student Gov- events that student organiza- hole and many others. Visitation – Memorial Student Union ernment Association is hosting tions, clubs and individual The schedule includes: · Tuesday, October 31, at 6 9 – 11:30 a.m. – Alumni Hair of its fourth annual Battle of the groups compete to win points. · Monday, October 30, at 6 p.m.: the Bulldog Brunch – Burton House Bulldogs during Whichever team has the most p.m.: Teams square off at the Lawn Homecoming activities points at the end of the week The week starts at the Well- infamous lip sync battle in the see HOMECOMING, page 2 through November 4 on the gets to donate the winnings to ness Center for the Bulldog Fine Arts Center. The public is Weatherford campus. the charity of their choice. Olympics. The Olympics invited to come, watch and Battle of the Bulldogs is Eight teams will compete in include a series of lawn games see BATTLE, page 2 Last-minute loss S WOSU S napshots A Senior Exhibition showcasing the artwork for art seniors William Stepp, Addy Dirks and Austin Munson opened on Oct. 26 in the Art Building. Photos by Harry Le --page 5 Tournament preview --page 5 Weekly Weather Source: Weather.com WED THUR FRI 70/48 76/48 66/42 SAT SUN MON 75/57 84/57 72/44 Page 2 • November 1, 2017 The Southwestern NEWS Staff encourages students to submit research By Amber Thompson Health Sciences, and Raygan Chain of the Business and Co-Editor Computer Science Department attended a Board of The annual National Council on Undergraduate Regents meeting in Oklahoma City. Here they learned Research conference will be held at the University of more information about the conference and afterwards Central Oklahoma in Edmond on April 4-7. discussed transportation and looking into funding for “We should really send some students,” said Freder- student registration fees. ick Murray. Last spring, Pate traveled to Memphis for the con- Murray, who is head of Instructional Services at ference with a student who presented on public health. SWOSU’s Al Harris Library, believes there is no reason Pate’s advice for students is to think outside the box SWOSU shouldn’t be represented at such a conference when determining their research project. so close to home. “It is the most broad coverage of topics at this “This is a good opportunity for students to conference,” she said.” “It really helped broaden what I explore their passion, meet like-minded people, and see define as research.” what others in their major are doing,” he said. She also said that the project does not have to be Murray says that it’s usually not until students are in finished before the abstract is submitted. Overall, the graduate or professional programs that they have much conference is something she see as being beneficial to both students and the University on a whole. opportunity to do research in their field. He sees NCUR Southwestern Oklahoma State University students as a way of better preparing students for the work that “Students can get a feel for it, get exposed. If and student organizations are planning once again will come with pursuing further degrees. SWOSU sees that there’s a student-driven interest, hope- to stage Battle of the Bulldogs in conjunction with However, he feels that individuals who don’t plan on fully more faculty will be open to being mentors in the Homecoming activities continuing after their Bachelors can benefit as well. future,” Pate said. “Even if you have no intention of going on, it takes Abstract submissions, which can be no longer you out of the classroom and helps get you out there in than 300 words, opened on Oct. 3 and will close Dec. 5. the real world,” he said. Because many students may not have yet had experience from page 1 In addition to STEM research typical to academic with writing an abstract, Murray and the other profes- Battle conferences, Murray says there has been a “concerted ef- sors have been planning a series of abstract workshops. help the judges pick the winner. fort” to include projects in areas such as film, art, dance, The first was held on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the · Wednesday, November 1, at 8 p.m.: and creative writing. The four types of presentation library’s Instruction Room. They hope to do a follow Trivia Night will be held in Stafford Center 104. consist of oral, poster, visual arts, and performing arts. up in November and another workshop on professional Teams answer a series of questions in order to win On Friday, Sept. 29, Murray along with professors presentation in the spring. points for their team. Taylor Verkler of the Language and Literature Depart- More information about NCUR and the conference · Thursday, November 2: ment, Ann Pate of the School of Nursing and Allied can be found on the Council’s website at www.cur.org. SWOSU Volleyball will compete against ECU in a Great American Conference rivalry game at 7 p.m. in the Pioneer Cellular Event Center. Immediately following the volleyball game, the annual Battle of the Bulldogs Bonfire will take place at the Rogers and Jefferson Resident Halls fields. The bonfire will include the cheer & pom teams, SWOSU band and a couple of speeches from foot- ball team members. SGA will also announce the winner of Battle of the Bulldogs and the charity of their choice. A canned food drive will also take place at the bonfire and everyone is encouraged to participate. Everyone is invited to attend all the events. The Southwestern Fall 2017 Melissa Valencia (center) of Marlow won the title of Miss SWOSU at the annual pageant held October 28 on the campus in Weatherford. Finalists were (from left): Shelby Austin, Tulsa (OK Virtual), third runner- up; Ashlin Murray, Weatherford (Clinton), first runner-up; Makenna Carver, Bartlesville (Dewey), second Co-Editors ...............Maggie Tran and Amber Thompson runner-up; and Jimmie Dollins, Altus, fourth runner-up. Valencia will represent SWOSU at the Miss Online Editor .........................................Amber Thompson Oklahoma Pageant in 2018. Advertising Manager ............................. Daniel Thompson Publications Manager ......................................Laura Howe from page 1 Photographer..................... ..................................... Harry Le MissTickets Sold Award. Jimmie Dollins of Altus was title, Woods won a $500 scholarship to SWOSU; $500 Sports Editor.................... ..................................... Sue Peters fourth runner-up and winner of a $700 scholarship.