Vol. 91 No. 27 Wednesday, April 27, 2011 TheOKLAHOMA PANHANDLE Collegian STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT NEWSPAPER Inside News...... Page 2 Sports...... Page 3 Block and Bridle’s Ag Olympics a hit News...... Page 4 By Brittany Shears Entertainment...... Page 5 Politics...... Page 6 Block and Bridle hosted Eric Begley, Marc Wilson and Dara the First Ag Olympics here at Okla- Short. Their team took home $40 and Fun Stuff...... Page 7 homa Panhandle State University on third place honors. In the end, every- Thursday, April 14 at 4:00. Students one had a good time, and the specta- Texting & driving - You from all over campus came out to tors had a good show. Many students could be breaking the law. participate and watch as the one-of- and staff members came by to cheer See ARTICLE on Page 2 a-kind games went underway. Events on their fellow classmates and co- included dizzy barrels, in which workers, making for a fun day out in Like rock music? - Check teams had to run a clover leaf pattern the sun. out this band. around barrels after spinning around Following the games, the multiple times, and the ultimate Block and Bridle club held a con- See ARTICLES on Page 5 challenge, the aggie relay. The aggie cert dance at 9:00, featuring the band - relay consisted of four tasks: setting Oklahoma Southwind. The band Uproar in Middle East up panels (gates), moving hay bales, played a variety of blues and rock, US aiding Lybia? carrying a bucket full of water and along with a couple of original num- See ARTICLE on Page 6 then pushing a pickup. Other events bers. Their performance was great included wheelbarrow pole bending and attracted a fairly large group of Wildfires- A big Thank you and the feed bucket toss. students, and by the end of the night, to the volunteers. Eight teams competed for most of the audience had ended up the title of Ag Olympic Champions on the dance floor. See ARTICLE on Page 8 and the $160 prize. The first place Block and Bridle would team was “Team USA” consisting like to thank everyone who helped of Wilson Henry, Tyler Hasenauer, put it all together and all the partici- Tina Ferguson and Jarred Lebsock. pants and spectators who came out Upcoming The second place team was made up to participate or just have a fun time. of Wrustler Frye, Stephanie Boldin, Everyone they talked to said that it Rafe Schroder, and Dane Noe who was great and they had had an over- Dates together won a total of $80. John all good time watching the games Schmidt said that the third place and attending the concert. With the April 29—Arbor team was a surprise, rounding out the Ag Olympics being a hit on campus, top three. The team “Old PSU” con- receiving five-star reviews, many Day sisted of people many students have cannot help but wonder (and hope) met in offices and classrooms around if a second Ag Olympics is in the campus including Danae Moore, works for next year. April 29—Ange- lena Reed’s senior recital at 7:00 PM in Centennial The- atre. Be sure to come and check it out!

April 30—Spring football game and BBQ at 1:30 PM at the OPSU practice field. Stop by and grab a hamburger and get a sneak peek as the Ag- gies prep for the upcoming season. Game starts at Photos by Matthew Crook 3:00.

May 1—May Day Collegian wins OCMA award By Kenton Schmidt If you have been read- Oklahoma State University journal- open to any Oklahoma educational for a college degree. OCMA’s May 2—OPSU stu- ing The Collegian, did you know ism school Director Harry Heath institution offering two or more mission is to promote and improve dent honors recep- you have been reading an award- in 1975. Membership in OCMA is years of academic work accepted student publications at Oklahoma’s winning collage newspaper? That’s colleges and universities. The term tion in Centennial right! The Collegian has won “publication” includes not only Theatre at 7:00 Honorable Mention for Best Overall newspapers and yearbooks but also Newspaper at the Oklahoma Col- broadcast stations and websites. PM. legiate Media Association annual Laura Hays, advisor for The Col- conference! Staff writer, Brittany legian and Director of Camus Com- Shears, and graphic artist, Matthew munications said, “I am so proud of May 2—Education Crook, were two of The Collegian Editor Emily Dye and her staff for students who made the trip to their commitment to The Collegian. portfolio final re- Stillwater, Okla. Brenna Balduff, Under her guidance, the paper con- view through May assistant Plainsman yearbook edi- tinues to offer quality articles and tor, also attended. In addition to the timely information for our students. 6. awards ceremony, student journal- It is quite an honor for The Col- ists attended lectures and workshops legian to be recognized by its peers held by professionals working in the across Oklahoma.” May 8—Mother’s media. The Oklahoma Collegiate Day. Don’t forget to Media Association was founded by call your mom! Photo by Laura Hays

7-Day Local Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Forecast 65° 75° 86° 72° 69° 77° 81° Forecast for the week to come including daily highs and overnight lows. 36° 45° 46° 38° 43° 45° Page 2 News April 27, 2011 Could texting while driving become The importance of illegal? Texas says yes By Daulton Perry computer security Most parents these days have at some point in their By Ryan Bramblett teenage drivers’ lives told them to always wear a seatbelt, I’m not going to claim that I know everything about check the mirrors and to NEVER text while you drive. My OPSU’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department. mother preaches this to my sisters and I over and over again. Really, the only interaction that I have had with it was when This isn’t a law; however, it is an activity that all drivers I took my one required computers class during my second should refrain from doing. Why is this becoming a big deal? semester here. However, from what I hear, we have got a good Well, just ask the family of Alex Brown. She was a 17-year- one. I know that our AITP (Advanced Information Technol- old senior at Seagrave High School in Austin, Texas. Yes, I did ogy Professionals) group regularly does well at the national say “was” because she was the victim of a texting while driv- competition every year (I’m assuming that that is a big deal, ing accident that lead to her death in 2009. Even though it has especially when you consider how small our school is). There- been over a year since it happened, the Texas Legislature is fore, it probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise to the doing their part in making sure that this never happens again. more well-informed people around that we were visited by an The House Transportation Committee unanimously important person. voted to send House Bill 243, named after Alex Brown, to Loren Michael Johnson, Oklahoma University’s ana- the entire House for a debate and a vote. “This bill was voted lyst for data security for IT security, visited OPSU on April 4 out of committee because the members recognize that this is to give a presentation entitled Security Professionals: Who Are a major safety issue and because people are more aware that They? During the presentation, he talked about what exactly texting while driving is dangerous,” said Craddick, who was Photo courtesy my.hsj.org IT security was and what an IT security professional’s job en- Speaker of the House for three terms. This bill focuses just tails. He also gave a few examples of cases that he had worked on texting while driving and not talking on the phone while on the roads, but I, myself, can’t say I’m Mr. Perfect because in the past. This probably sounds pretty boring to those of you driving. Craddick said he is very confident HB 243 will pass I’ve texted and driven on several occasions, but I try my best aren’t involved with the CIS department, but it was actually in the House. If the bill also passes in the Senate and Gov. to refrain—as should the rest of the world. pretty interesting. I won’t say it was informative for me per- Rick Perry signs it, the measure would become law on Sept. 1. The thing about this bill though is that when it sonally—because most of what he said went way beyond my Even phone companies are supporting this bill. becomes a law, the only repercussions would be if you are very basic understanding of computers and how they work. The Transport Research Laboratory found that motor- caught in the act—just like the seatbelt law and the litter- I think it is cool that someone from a large school ists who use their mobile phone to send text messages while ing law in some states. So what does this mean for students? like OU would come all of the way out to Goodwell for some- on the road dramatically increase the likelihood of collision. Well honestly, I don’t think this will stop OPSU students from thing like this. This kind of thing says a lot about the dedica- Their reaction times deteriorated by 35%, much worse than texting and driving because drinking and driving is an act tion and talent of the faculty and students. So, keep up the those who drank alcohol at the legal limit. prohibited by law, yet students seem to find themselves behind good work, everybody (CIS or otherwise). In addition, drivers who sent or read text messages the wheel of a car while they are under the influence. Students were 91% more prone to drift out of their lane than that of don’t think texting and driving is as bad as it is, especially drivers devoting their full concentration to the road. So those when their school happens to be in the middle of nowhere. split seconds when drivers have their attention on their phones This may be because they think that since this place isn’t very are very costly seconds. Even though parents stress this to populated, the chances of getting in car accidents while texting their children, it doesn’t mean that their children are going to and driving are slim—but an important fact to remember is listen. Several accidents have occurred because of this atrocity that an accident doesn’t always have to involve two cars. Aggie Preference Italian vs. Chinese vs. Mexican food Which food is your favorite? We went on a quest to find you Aggies’ Face-Off desired delicacies. So is it Italian food that fills you up, Chinese food that satisfies your salivations or Mexican food that meets your mouth? Challenge And the winner of this week’s Aggie Preference Face-Off is… By Emily Dye and Brittany Shears

Photo exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com Photo courtesy russell.ballestrini.net Photo courtesy relativecooking.com Chinese - 12% Mexican - 52% Italian - 36% Neon Voices II By Jade Welch In OPSU’s Centennial Theatre on Friday, April 8, Saturday and Sunday, music filled the auditorium with familiar songs from several different musicals as Oklahoma Panhandle State University students and alumni showcased their singing and dancing talents for the entire audience to see in their musical performance titled Neon Voices II. The auditorium was filled plentifully with a variety of different people who were all eager to see the show. Thirty-two differ- which made it that much more enjoyable to watch. ent musical numbers from various musicals including Wicked, Neon Voices II was definitely good show and each The Phantom of the Opera, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast of the performers who participated should be very proud of and several other pieces from different musicals are what all of the hard work they put into the show. Getting to experi- made up Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Neon Voices ence firsthand some of the most popular musicals of our time II performance and set the tone for an impressive evening. being performed by some of my own classmates and friends As the lights dimmed in the auditorium, and the was something truly special and made for a very enjoyable first song began, I knew this was going to be an entertaining evening. All the hard rehearsal hours definitely paid off in the evening filled with some great songs as well as a wonderful end. It was an awesome performance, and for this reason, I performance from each and every performer participating. am really looking forward to any future performances here at The first song was from Beauty and the Beast, so right away OPSU. I was excited to see what else the show held in store as the Photos by Matthew Crook night continued on. It was really a cool to actually see familiar faces of classmates and friends on stage, and it was even bet- ter to hear everyone’s singing. I was shocked by how well the performers carried on their songs, and I was blow away by their performance which consisted not only of singing but also of complicated choreography set to each tune from the various musical numbers they performed. Another cool thing I noticed was the costumes in each of the individual numbers. The cos- tumes were elaborate and fun, and performer, Angelena Reed, was even completely painted green to sing a couple numbers from the musical, Wicked. The performers did an amazing job not only singing but also playing the role of whatever char- acter they were pretending to be in that specific song. These thespians did well conveying emotions of sadness, forgive- ness, humor and many others throughout their performance. Another thing that was really enjoyable was the fact that through their performances, I myself as an audience member could tell how each performer really enjoyed the show. They danced and sang with a great passion for what they were doing April 27, 2011 Sports Page 3 Coach Steve Appel weighs in on his Aggies By Jihad’ Wright During a current interview with the base- each game. losing streak this season, Coach Appel says ers being eager to learn and hungry to win. ball Head Coach Steve Appel, I got a chance When asked what the biggest struggle that his guys have never hung their heads in “There is only one way to play for the Aggies, to get an assessment on the 2011 season for the team has faced throughout the season is, practice or when game time approaches. “De- and that is by playing hard. Period.” the Aggies. Having a 4-31 record up to this Coach Appel said that his team is very young spite our struggles, this team is still one of the Coach Appel plans to continue to add to point in the season, the team has not played to and inexperienced in key positions. “We are hardest—if not the hardest—working team on the team and develop the young players as the its potential, and the season has been a huge still, as a young group, learning how to over- campus, and I do not allow any player to come close of the season approaches. The players disappointment to say the least. The players come adversity.” In a number of games this out to our practice if he is not going to work have not given up and are not done fighting have had a hard time putting their skills and season, the Aggies have come out and taken hard.” As a coach, Appel also stressed the through adversity as they continue to grow. abilities all together throughout the course of early leads, but not fully having the grasp of team’s desire to get better regardless of how “Recruiting and getting the young guys ready a game and the season as a whole. Many loses starting fast and finishing strong, the team the season has played out. “My desire to win to go in the fall is the main focus. The business have come by lack of finishing a game strong struggles with keeping the pressure on their as a coach is greater than letting our downfalls is a turntable—in baseball as well as in real or coming out the gates ready to play. This has opponents. In games decided by two runs or kill me. Losing hurts, but it is my job to lead world. As a coach, I don’t change; we only get been the story all season long for a team that less, the team is 3-8. This is a key breakdown this team and continue to teach, continue to stronger as a unit.” competes strong day in and day out; however, of how the team has failed to get over the work on the rebuilding process.” When asked the results have been the same all season long hump in terms of overcoming adversity. how he keeps the players focused and together, due to a number of struggles the team faces Although the team endured a 27-game he talked about the importance of the play- Courtesy photos

Student athletes honored at ceremony

By Jade Welch On Wednesday, April 6, OPSU hosted Stu- teams. The students who received the awards dent Athlete’s Day ceremony in the Student for their participation in athletics while hold- Union ballroom located inside the Aggie Grill. ing at least a 3.0 grade point average. There Athletes from all different sports gathered at were several athletes who were recognized for this ceremony to enjoy good food and good the hard work they have done in their sport company as several different athletes were re- while taking care of business in the classroom, warded for their accomplishments in school as and it was a really cool experience to be able well as athletics. It is a very difficult task to to watch each athlete who had accomplished be a good student and athlete all in one, and this task walk to the front of the room and re- it is because of this that those who can en- ceive his or her award. dure tedious workouts as well as find the time As an “ex-athlete,” I can understand how Photos by Matthew Crook to study and make good grades deserve to be frustrating and difficult it can be for OPSU’s recognized and rewarded for this achievement student athletes to put all their effort and heart both on the field and in the classroom. into whatever sport they play just to turn Several people as well as athletes from all around and find a mountain of homework that the different sports here at OPSU gathered in has been accumulating. For these athletes who the Student Union ballroom in order to honor have been able to achieve excellent grades those particular athletes who have not only while juggling collegiate sports, I applaud given their all in their sport but also have been them. This just goes to show that OPSU not able to uphold outstanding academic achieve- only has amazing athletes but also intelligent ments. Kathy Turner, OPSU’s faculty of ath- athletes, so congratulations to everyone who letes representative, presented the numerous received the award, and it will be interesting awards to members of the women’s and men’s to see how many new students as well as vet- basketball teams as well as the volleyball, foot- erans receive the award at the next Athlete’s ball, baseball, softball, golf and cross country Day ceremony. OPSU hosts 2011 spring game picnic By Jihad’ Wright Once every spring, Oklahoma Panhandle The 2011 spring game will be held on April The last few weeks have been tough for a the Red Cross were greatly accepted to support State University holds its annual spring foot- 30, 2011, while parents, students, fans and lot of families living in the Panhandle while the wildfire relief effort for the Panhandle. The ball game. This game serves as a progression faculty are all invited to come out and sup- there has been a constant battle with wildfires “Midnight Basketball” held in the Noble Cen- tracker as far as what to expect from the team port their team. Not only will they all have a around the area. In one day, a wildfire burned ter also accepted a three-dollar donation at the the following fall when the regular season gets chance to watch a great scrimmage but they over 500 acres, destroyed three homes, four door for all who wished to participate in the underway. The “Blue vs. White Game” is usu- will also be invited to the pre-game picnic held businesses and injured twelve people, says to late, night fun-filled activity. ally arranged as a controlled scrimmage be- outside of the Science and Agricultural Build- KGYN Radio’s website. In efforts to support Although the spring game picnic is free to tween the offence and defense in a real-game ing on our OPSU campus. Everyone is encour- those families and damages sustained from the the public, donations to the Red Cross will be situation with a running clock as well as game aged to come out and enjoy free barbeque and wildfires, there have been numerous events welcomed and appreciated. The OPSU fam- officials. Each of the past four spring games drinks before the spring game gets underway. held that reached out to those who were will- ily is working towards the same goal, and the played under the late Coach Mike Wyatt saw The picnic also serves as a meet-and-greet ing to donate to the Red Cross in order to help. football team is eager to offer up assistance to great improvement from players and develop- for prospective Aggies on recruiting visits, Recently, during the National Student Athlete the community in any way it can; they are up ment in the program. This year will mark the current Aggies, and Aggie alumni. Parents of Day (NSAD), students were honored with a for it and willing to do what it takes to give first game under new Head Coach Jon Lyles new players as well as veterans will also get a free barbeque during lunch when they were back. In the great words of Coach Wyatt, “It’s and staff as the Aggies begin a new journey chance to meet and enjoy the eventful day, all served burgers and ice cream floats. While ev- a great day to be an AGGIE!” while pursuing the same goal: a championship. as a family of one. erything was free to the students, donations for Page 4 News April 27, 2011 Faces of our Faculty: John Townsend Cafeteria making Red or green? students sick? By Rodrigo Carrillo By Jay Miller OPSU is probably the university filled with the most diver- sity. With teachers that have been here since the beginning, The cafeteria is where most students go to eat breakfast, the professors here are very interesting people to get to know. lunch and dinner. It seems complaining about food on campus Where else could someone find a professor who likes enchila- is a right given to every student who has ever attended college. das, playing “World of Warcraft” and is the rodeo team’s aca- When an athlete comes onto campus for a visit, one question demic advisor? Only at OPSU can we find such a professor. will always come up, “how’s the food here?” Every student on Dr. John Townsend was born in Safford, Arizona. Although campus checks their phones, watches or clocks daily to see if he did not mention his birth date, he assured the students at it is time to eat yet. Everyday hundreds of students walk in and OPSU that he is slightly older than the moon landing. Shortly out of the OPSU cafeteria. Some students like the food, some after he was born, his family decided to leave Safford and head students dislike the food and some students just do not care. to Moriart, New Mexico, where he attended school all the way So, I went to the head of the cafeteria with some concerns up to high school. “We were the Fighting Pintos—named after from OPSU students. the horse, not a mustang, but the pinto.” Not only was the school The first thing most students do not know is that So- mascot a pinto, but it was green and white, so it added more to dexo provides the food for our students. Sodexo serves around the uniqueness of Townsend’s high school. In 1987, after high 10 million consumers in over 6,000 locations daily. These lo- school, Townsend chose to join in active duty in the air force in cations are spread out over Canada, Mexico and the United which he finished his time and joined the National Guard. “Our States. Sodexo is contracted by OPSU to run our Aggie Grill unit was pretty cool. We actually called ourselves The Tacos,” as well as our cafeteria. I spoke with Kenny Gipe, who has Townsend added. While in the National Guard, he decided to been the head of our cafeteria for the last three years, about go to New Mexico State University. There, Townsend began to some of the concerns our students have. I gathered the ques- think about what he wanted to study. “I was always involved tions from students around campus and met with Mr. Gipe to in ag somehow, and boy, do I like to teach it,” Townsend add- go over some of the distresses. Kenny Gipe has a certificate in ed. So as he went to New Mexico State, he was able to study Courtesy Photo dietary management and has been in the food industry for 15 many fields in agriculture, and eventually agriculture education Photo by Emily Dye years. So Kenny has the paperwork to prove he knows what he caught his attention the most. He successfully earned his under- is talking about. graduate in Agriculture Education in 1992 and then earned his so much time spent at OPSU, Dr. Townsend agrees that the After listening to the students it became apparent they all master’s in Ag Economics in 1994. With so much passion for school has increased substantially. have one topic they would like to discuss, and that has to deal agriculture, Townsend decided to go straight for the Ph.D. in Dr. Townsend is an interesting teacher with many interest- with student IDs. It seems like we have all forgotten our ID Ag Economics, which he obtained in 1997. “It’s a funny story ing favorites. He likes the color black, and his favorite animal once or twice and had to back and get it. Many of the students how I ended up at OPSU,” Dr. Townsend commented. “One of is a dog. He enjoys listening to the heavy metal music, which, wonder why this happens even though most cafeteria workers my friends had an application for Oklahoma Panhandle State as he put it, “is surprising.”Dr. Townsend loves to eat flat en- know the students by face. “It’s our job to make sure we have University and wasn’t interested in applying, so he gave it to chiladas which are very rare, and one must know where to look the right student and the right meal plan” said Gipe. He went me.” Dr. Townsend then decided to come to see the great scen- for them. “Those flat enchiladas are what they serve in heaven, on to say “It is in the student handbook that students must ery of the Oklahoma Panhandle, and in a few short minutes, my friend,” Townsend says. (With red or green sauce?) For his have their ID on them at all times while on campus.” It seems Dr. Townsend was officially a member of the OPSU family. “I favorite sport, he loves to play golf and watch football. “I’m the cafeteria workers are simply following protocol when it chose it for many reasons,” Townsend answered when asked a Miami Hurricanes fan. I can’t explain it. I just am!” Other comes to IDs. Another question students would like to know why he chose OPSU. “I like the area; it’s closer to family in surprising facts about Dr. Townsend are that he loves video is “just who makes the menu?” “The menu is set up by upper New Mexico. Unlike other colleges, OPSU is a teaching institu- games, computer programming and star gazing. When asked level management at Sodexo and from there, I choose certain tion, in the way that it also lets me stay in the classroom where about who he admired, Dr. Townsend said that it was someone meals our students would prefer,” said Gipe. The menu itself I love to be.” Townsend now teaches many great classes, most very dear to him, his grad school advisor. “If I could be half the revolves around current availability, seasons and most impor- of which a non-major may take and enjoy. Some of his classes man he was, I’ll consider my life a success.” tant, prices. Most meat is brought in by Sysco, as fruits and include, Ag Econ, Ag Marketing, Money & Banking, Ag Statis- Whether it’s learning about agriculture or listening to heavy vegetables are shipped in locally by Ben & Keefes. tics and Ag Futures, to name few. Another interesting fact about metal music, Dr. Townsend is the professor to go to. Very It has also been brought to my attention that some the arrival of Dr. Townsend is that his interview and hiring was knowledgeable in the agriculture area, any student is lucky to students have claimed to have become sick from the cafeteria the same day as the birth of the rodeo coach’s daughter. “I al- take any of his classes. food. Mr. Gipe explained to me the very serious nature of the ways thought that was interesting,” Dr. Townsend added. With health and safety code they must pass to be in operation. Ev- ery four months a county health and safety inspector comes to take a look at our cafeteria and grill. With this inspection they will simply receive a pass or fail, not a grade. They also have Senior Scene: a “big” health inspection once a year. An inspector comes in from the state and grades the cafeteria and grill on a scale of Dee Dee Davis 100. To remain in operation they must receive a 95 or better. This inspection happened for the current year in March. The By By Daulton Perry cafeteria received a 100 and the Aggie Grill received a 98. The Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation, only marks taken off were for ceiling tiles and maintenance including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, work. So, yes, the cafeteria and grill are safe to eat at, I prom- tubers or cuttings. Why is this necessary to know? And, yes, I ise. did www.dictionary.com this because I did not know what it If students have concerns, the cafeteria staff wel- is. That is beside the point. The reason that I looked this up is comes suggestions and comments. They have a comment box because it is the favorite hobby of senior Dee Dee Davis. That is up front by the exit. Kenny Gipe would also like everyone to not all there is to Miss Davis though. No, no, no. This is just one know his door is always open for your comments or questions. of several fun facts about her. Keep reading to find out more. To start with, Dee Dee was born in the great city of Grand Junction, Colorado. At the young age of two, she moved to the GREAT state of Arizona and lived in Joseph City all throughout her childhood. She comes from a big family that includes four brothers and one sister. She is the second oldest in her family, so her tolerance of her younger siblings had to be on point while growing up. Because Joseph City is small, Dee Dee had to learn Courtesy Photo to love the outdoors, and she did just that. She spent a lot of her ple,” so she is always someone to be found around campus. childhood play-time outside either hiking or fishing—or both. Meeting Miss Davis is quite easy, and once someone does, When her high school graduating class consisted of 32 students, then he or she will find out that Davis’ favorite food is either friends were a limited resource, and Dee Dee wasn’t much of a watermelon or Mexican food. Family Guy is her favorite TV people person growing up. Her quiet and shy attitude changed show, but she will watch whatever is on Adult Swim. Tom Petty when she entered the college atmosphere however. and Weezer are her favorite bands, but she enjoys every genre Thanks to Mrs. McCargish, Dee Dee came to the wonderful except rap. Her favorite color happens to be blue, but purple is campus that is known as Oklahoma Panhandle State University another favorite. These are only a few of the fun facts about Dee three years ago, and she has never left. This science and nursing Dee Davis, so find out more for yourself. major is now 21 years old and hopes to finish up her nursing The one thing that she will miss most is the people she’s met and receive her RN or registered nurse. Being a sweet-minded and the teachers she has had, but one thing she will not miss person such as herself, nursing seems to be the right choice for is the stressing-over-grades aspect of school. She had trouble Dee Dee. If someone needs a hand with anything, then Miss coming up with her famous last words; however, she would like Davis is the person to go to, but where can they find her? Well, everyone to know that Arizona is the best state ever and that she she is a part of Student Senate, and she claims to “know peo- is awesome! Photo by Brittany Shears The Livestock Judging Team: What do they do? By Brittany Shears As the winter sports season is drawing to a close and spring There are 12 classes and they are organized into different cat- test and Jessie Rexroat made the top ten in the sheep judging sports are beginning to get under way, another team at OPSU is egories such as market lambs, steers or hogs or breeding gilts, portion. Their season continued on Feb. 1 in Fort Worth, Texas, ending its season until next fall, the OPSU Livestock Judging bulls, heifers, ewes and does. Based on the class, the member at the Southwestern International Livestock Exposition, Feb. 9 Team. Coaches Aaron Preator and Darren Stevens are happy judges them according to certain criteria; for example, muscle, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the Dixie National Livestock Expo- with the progress the team has made over the past season and structure, volume, leanness, etc. Additionally they take notes sition and ended in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 17 through Feb. only sees them getting better as each contest brings home more on the animals for “reasons.” Reasons are something the judger 20 when both Rexroat and Berry placed in the sheep judging rewards. The livestock judging team is made up of OPSU stu- explains to a chosen contest official about how they placed the contest individually and the team placed in the top five. Along dents Robert Berry, Katharine Henke, Kevin Kellogg, Megan animals and why they placed them that way; this is done for the way, the members were able to look at some grade “A” live- Matejovsky, Jessie Rexroat, Brittany Shears and Nick Witte. eight of the 12 classes. stock and meet some great people. The team members, being The basis for contests includes cattle, swine and sheep. The livestock judging team started their winter sea- from various places in the United States, also got to see things Some contests such as the one at Fort Worth also include horses son right after Christmas break and headed up to the National they may not have had the chance to see before. For example, and others include goats; however, the members are more con- Western Stock show in Denver, Colorado. Along the way, they for the members from the north (myself included) the Brahman centrated on the other three species. At the contests, groups of stopped to practice in Hays, Kansas; Fort Collins, Colorado; cattle had quite a different type of look than those back home. four animals are brought together and numbered 1, 2, 3 or 4. It and Laramie, Wyoming. Being their first contest of the year, The livestock judging team will pick up next fall and end their is the members’ job to study the animals and place them start- and for many members the first contest ever, they did excep- season at the National Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. ing with the highest quality animal and ending with the least. tionally well, winning a spot in the top ten in the carload con- April 27, 2011 Arts & Entertainment Page 5 Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch Ryan’s Review By Neil Gaimen and Terry Pratchett Bipolar Echo: Weird Days EP By Sam Moore By Ryan Bramblett Okay, now I know this may sound a bit a very poignant, touching and funny look into This article is a little bit different than oth- “Tiny” Rosalez Jr. strange, but I would like you to hang on until very human characters and the way that hu- ers. For starters, I am not reviewing a main- It’s cool that the band is made up of locals, I’m done explaining this. This book is about mans err. The thing that Pratchett does well is stream band (more on that in a minute), but but how is the music? In a word: it’s awesome. the apocalypse and the antichrists, and it’s make very human characters, and he succeeds because it is also an EP instead of a full-blown The band blends elements of hard rock, metal probably the funniest book involving both that in this very well. The whole plot of the book album. “What is the difference,” some of you and progressive rock for the four songs on the you’ll ever read. You see you have the son of is caused by the folly of humans, the hospi- may ask. I’m glad you asked that, imaginary album. If there is a problem with this record, Satan who is the antichrist, and he’s dropped tal mixing up the babies and their getting sent reader. EP stands for extended play, and comes it is that it is too short. The four songs really off at the hospital, but there’s a bit of a mix to the wrong person. The book finds a way to from the days when music was recorded on showcase the diverse influences and the tal- up and instead of being given to the son of a highlight the fact that mistakes are what make records. (It’s like a CD, only bigger.) Back ent of the artists—from the melodic “What I powerful diplomat, the mix up causes him to people people, and in that regard, people are then, record companies would release smaller Thought,” to the prog-ish (and aptly named) be given to a somewhat dour and traditional as beautiful for their mistakes as they are for records called EPs with three or four songs on “Weird Days,” to the almost pop-like “Barbie English couple who lives in a particularly bor- their triumphs. them to promote new bands or to give fans a Doll,” and finally the heaviest song “Sorry for ing little hamlet. Overall, it’s a good book that’s worth the kind of preview of a band’s upcoming work. You.” Despite the widely varied songs, they Mixed up in this are a demon named Crow- time for a good laugh if you don’t mind the The practice has stuck around. are all definitely Bipolar Echo’s. The group ly and an angel named Aziphirale who have irreverent humor created from the setup of the Now, a little bit about the band. If the name doesn’t show off their ability to play a variety been hanging around Earth for so long that antichrist not being such a terrible fellow, and Bipolar Echo sounds familiar to you, there is a of styles. They incorporate all of the different they wouldn’t be very happy about having it the horsemen of the apocalypse all walking reason for that. If you have spent much time at styles into their own music and make them all end. So they join forces just this once to put into a bar or the last two members of the orders OPSU, you have probably met at least one of something new and exciting. a stop to it. When they realize that the baby of witch hunters or even from a precise psy- the members. Those who spend a lot of time This record is a must-listen for all fans of who is the antichrist isn’t, they become very chic. The entire cast is so creative and whimsi- at the Noble Center have probably met Noble pretty much any sub-genre of rock music. If confused as they spend a significant time look- cal there’s no way it could fail to inspire mirth Center and Intramurals Director/Cheerlead- you want a copy, check out Amazon.com, ing for him. and laughter. ing Coach and lead singer/keyboardist, Amber iTunes or the band’s website (www.bipo- The other character mixed up in this is Fesmire. Anyone who has taken many history larecho.com). You can also find the dates of the the far-off descendant of the greatest prophet classes has most likely met Dr. Brad Duren band’s shows on their website, so you can even to have ever lived—One Miss Agnes Nutter, who is also the band’s drummer. Those of you check out their live performances. I know that whose prophecies are so specific and precise who hang around the music department may it is easy to think that musicians must just ap- that no one understands them until they come be familiar with OPSU student Jacob White- pear out of nowhere, but Bipolar Echo shows true. (She even saw the exact time of her own ley, the band’s rhythm guitarist. Some of you that they earn their fame through lots of hard burning where she was burned at the stake for may also be familiar with OPSU alumnus and work and talent. being a witch, so she made quite sure to have lead guitarist Kevin Wale and bassist Romero all her affairs in order.) The other people involved are the four horsemen of the apocalypse and the last two members of the witch hunters—and a group of regular guys who are following around the horsemen and trying to stop them from what- ever it is they’re doing.

The book started out as a parody of The Photo Hector by Cobos Omen originally but seemed to have evolved into something more throughout the course of its life. Neil Gaimen is renowned for several comic books such as “The Sandman” and sev- eral novels as well; Terry Pratchett is known for his Disc World series, and when the two meet together, the book that they’ve formed is Photo courtesy kbakonyi.deviantart.com Scream 4: The only victim here is meta-theatre By Ryan Bramblett Okay, for those of you who aren’t English do was wait ten years and then start doing it majors (I’m guessing most of you), let me again. explain the title of this article. Meta-theatre My confusion as to why this movie exists is a literary device wherein characters refer- aside, I actually enjoyed it. The humor is actu- ence the fact that their lives are very similar to ally funny (something that can’t be said for a plays (you know because their lives are plays). lot of comedies these days), and there are some That has been one of the great things about scary parts that actually made me jump. The the Scream franchise. They make fun of hor- acting is just over the top enough to make you ror movie clichés, particularly Slasher movies, smile/flinch in all the right places. The main by making a horror. It is basically a version of problem with the humor is that it gets old about the Scary Movie series that actually is scary. halfway through though. Unfortunately, they have made that same joke There is also some objectionable content throughout the first three movies. (and by some I mean that there isn’t a great Scream 4 is the latest unnecessary remake/ deal of variety to it). There is a lot of blood. reboot of a classic horror franchise. This one It is a movie about someone who goes around continues the story of the original three mov- town killing people with a knife. What did you ies. Namely, some random person dresses up expect? There is also a lot of swearing. In fact, as the famous Ghostface Killer (not to be con- there may actually be more swearing than stab- fused with rapper GhostfaceKillah) and terror- bing. There is also a lot of sexual innuendo. izes Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell). She is This is a Slasher movie, and no Slasher movie helped by Deputy (now Sheriff) Dewey Riley is complete without at least one horny teen- (David Arquette) and reporter, Gail Weath- aged couple. ers—now married to Riley—(Courtney Cox). I wouldn’t really recommend this movie to The movie isn’t bad (for a Slasher movie), anyone. Hardcore fans are probably going to but it is a long way from good. For starters, see this as one last attempt to cash in on the Courtesy photo there is the whole “completely unnecessary” series, and people who aren’t fans are going thing. Sure, the first two movies were well to be confused because there is just enough received. The third one, on the other hand, back-story to make you wonder what the heck Jake Barnes’ was viewed as kind of pointless. Most people is going on. It may be an okay movie, but its would reach the conclusion that if people are sheer pointlessness sucks all of the fun out of telling you that what you are doing is no longer it. (Also, have I mentioned the fact that there Be-Bad Beats good, STOP DOING IT. Unfortunately, Wes was absolutely no reason for this movie’s ex- “Everlong” by Foo Fighters Craven decided that what he really needed to istence?) “Hard to Concentrate” by Red Hot Chili Peppers “Layla” by Eric Clapton (unplugged) “One Last Breath” by Creed “Broken” by 12 Stones “Eagles” by Third Day

Photo courtesy backlotd.com “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull “You’re Worthy of My Praise” by Jeremy Camp “Wither” by Dream Theater “The Weary Kind” (theme from Crazy Heart) by Ryan Bingham Page 6 Politics April 27, 2011 Government workers may still have to work, but they won’t be getting paid By Jay Miller U.S. troops overseas as well as troops of human life and protection of property here on American soil must report for duty will continue, but operations that do not as usual in the upcoming weeks. The only meet one of those three criteria will be problem with this is that they may not be shut down. C) Medical and dental facili- getting paid for it. How in the world could ties will remain open, although elective this even possible? As written in Army surgery and procedures will be postponed. Times magazine, the government was set Suicide, substance abuse counseling and to run out of money on March 17. Papers crisis intervention will continue. D) De- were drafted and signed by high ranking pendents’ schools and education centers officials to extend this deadline and create for service members will be open for use funding until midnight, April 8. by private agencies for courses for which The government has been operating un- voices.washingtonpost.com courtesy Photo payment already has been made. Everyone der a series of temporary appropriations, must remember that this affects only gov- known as “continuing resolutions” since ernment employees. This does not mean October 1, because of lawmakers’ inability private companies will close down. Yes, to agree on how much money to provide Wal-Mart will still be open, along with federal agencies. Budget discussions have Urgent Care and your family doctor. become increasingly complicated since House and Senate leaders acknowl- the November general elections resulted edge they are facing increasing resistance in a divided legislature, with Republicans to approving temporary funding, mak- controlling the House and Democrats con- ing a shutdown more likely in April if an trolling the Senate. or non-exempt activities,” says the draft But whether civilians would receive back agreement cannot be reached. Some of This has happened before, but when the planning guidance that was prepared for pay could depend on whether Congress our readers may think this will not have a government was shut down in 1995, mili- the services and defense agencies. “Mili- specifically authorizes that, according to big effect on people. Consider the govern- tary personnel continued to report to work tary personnel will serve without pay until congressional aides who have been doing ment employs more than 14 million, yes and were paid. The planning guidance sent such time as Congress makes appropriated their own shutdown planning. I meant million, people. These people in- to the services and defense agencies says funds available to compensate them for So what exactly shuts down and stays clude post office workers, police officers, a shutdown this time will be different. In this period of service.” open during this unknown, unpaid time state and local governments. Government an article by Rick Maze in the Army Times One good thing coming from the docu- period? Here is a list: A) Military opera- employees make up 8% of all employed for the March 11 issue he writes about the ments has to be the fact that troops and tions in Iraq and Afghanistan will con- U.S. citizens. Someone please tell me how possible pay stoppage. “All military per- essential civilians who report for work tinue, including preparations for any units 14 million “employed” Americans are go- sonnel will continue in normal duty status without pay would receive back pay scheduled for deployment. B) Operations ing to deal without a paycheck. This one regardless of their affiliation with exempt when government funding is restored. necessary for national security, safety might hurt. Middle East uproar; US aids Libyan rebels By Rodrigo Carrillo

What begins as a peaceful protest can turn mediately sent troops to take the rebel capital many other countries. Some of these countries unless they find a way to have Qaddafi forces out into a violent riot. These riots then trigger where much blood was shed. include France, Britain, Italy, Spain, Norway, refrain from using human shields, the process more violent behavior, resulting in destruction The United States along with its allies, have Qatar and a few more according to The New of removing Qaddafi from power could take garnering attention from all over the world. We decided to help the rebels take the country in York Times. many months. As it is observed, Egypt was see that the first trigger of these events was in this fight from the long rule of Qaddafi. Of With so much drama going on in the Mid- one of the first countries to explode in revolu- Egypt where the people were upset with the course, Qaddafi is not prepared to lose con- dle East and northern Africa, the mind of the tion and now Libya follows. It is only logical way things were going that everything turned trol of his country. “Down with the enemies, American can only wonder where this will end to think that many more will erupt out of this. upside down on the government, resulting in down with them everywhere; down with the up. The NATO officials have estimated that many riots and eventually resulting in the step- puppets everywhere, the puppets are falling… ping down of its longtime ruler. Students can the puppets of the USA, the puppets of Zion- then see that the ripples of that revolutionary ism are falling,” Qaddafi chanted according to splash are spreading, and now the same situ- The New American. The conflict resulted in the ation has hit Libya with its people upset with United Nations attacking the military units of their government. Qaddafi in an attempt to get him to step down Libya is just at the tip of northern Africa, co- to end the bloodshed. “The United States is incidently beside Egypt. The citizens began to working urgently with our friends in order to rise up shortly after the Egypt protest, mostly apply pressure on Qaddafi. Now is the time to in the same way and style. The people of Libya stop this unacceptable bloodshed,” Secretary decided to unite together and begin to protest of State Hilary Clinton stated. The United Na- the rule of Muammar Qaddafi, one of the lon- tions has asked many countries to help these gest lasting rulers in the history of the world. Libyan rebels in their fight. According to The The protests began in early February and are New York Time, the United Nations are now still going on today. These protests then grew “flying more missions every day.” As stated into a full blown revolution as the protestors previously, Qaddafi is using everything in are now fighting Qaddafi, demanding he step his power to resist the attack from the NATO down, asking for control of the country. The forces. “The Qaddafi forces have learned and Libyan rebels then claimed that the eastern have adapted. They’re using human shields, so portion of the country was under their control, it’s difficult to attack them from the air,” stated including their capital, Benghazi. Qaddafi im- NATO officials. NATO is now comprised of Photo courtesy tntmagazine.com Poll Dancing By Rodrigo Carrillo Ludicrous Laws Should the US be involved in Let’s look at some more loony the Middle East? legislation from some of Colorful Colorado’s towns.

Alamosa 54% Yes No 46% To own a dog over three months of age, one must obtain a license.

Total Votes: 50 Arvada Establishments which sell alcohol must have enough light- ing to read text inside them.

Boulder It is illegal to permit one’s llama to graze on city property.

Pueblo It is illegal to let a dandelion grow within the city limits.

Photo courtesy warnewsupdates.blogspot.com Cripple Creek It is illegal to bring your horse or pack mule above the ground floor of any building.

Courtesy Dumblaws.com April 27, 2011 Fun Stuff Page 7

QUESTION OF RIDDLE OF FACT OF QUOTE OF THE WEEK THE WEEK ? THE WEEK THE WEEK Boxing is divided into differ- I am a rock group that has ent weight categories. What is four members, all of whom More people are killed “Truth isn’t always the lightest weight category in ? are dead, one of which was by bee stings and professional boxing? assasinated. beauty, but the hunger lightning than by for it is.” A. flyweight What am I? shark attacks. B. bantamweight C. featherweight ? Last issue’s answer: A butterfly. Last issue’s answer: Alfred Hitchcock ? - Nadine Gordimer

“Gone home. Maybe I’ll see you, “I’ll just want them to take it down “By the time I die, I shouldn’t have “If you fail to coach, you coach to maybe I won’t.” and move on.” a Facebook.” fail.”

-Jennifer Widener -Victoria Westbrook -Beau Downing (and Hoss) -Kenny Gipe “What do you want your Facebook status to say when you die?”

“Ain’t no coffin gonna hold me down.” (Song lyrics to the new season of The Deadliest Catch com- mercial) “My funeral—everyone’s invited.” -Jon Geissler and Meg CAMPUS “QUOTES” -Katie Jennette SUDOKU The Theobalds Maze © Puzzles.com. All rights reserved.

Enter the maze at one of the four entrances on its perim- eter and trace a route to the center of the maze. What is so unusual about this maze? This is the shape of the maze at Theobalds, Hertfordshire, England. © DailySudoku.com. All rights reserved.

By Ben Smith Page 8 Ads and Announcements April 27, 2011 Wildfire season: The community FREE! thanks its volunteers Need something posted in The Col- By Brittany Shears legian? Students have the opportunity It is springtime in the Panhandle, was obscuring drivers’ vision. With many farmers who came out with and most of us know by this time the warm and windy conditions, the their equipment to try and battle the to place classified ads inThe Colle- that along with the warmer weath- fire spread fast over a short amount flames. er can come fast winds and erratic of time. The Guymon and Goodwell While they may be taken for gian for free. Send ads by email to: weather patterns. It also makes some Fire departments were in action and granted throughout the rest of the perfect conditions for wildfires. So neighboring towns were not slow year, we owe a big thanks to our [email protected] far this spring, fires have popped to respond and showed up to help. firefighters and volunteers. It is up throughout the Oklahoma Pan- Fire departments included Tyrone, great to live in a country in which handle and neighboring Texas and Hooker, Hardesty, Yarbrough, Tex- your neighbors literally do come to Kansas areas. One of the big local homa, Boise City, Spearman, Gru- the rescue and help. Oklahoma Pan- Did you receive an fires this season started just outside ver and Griggs. This was not the handle State University is proud to Guymon, Oklahoma, and quickly first fire near Guymon this spring recognize the firefighters and vol- spread, threatening not only farm when neighboring fire departments unteers on campus who brave the Academic Scholar and CPR land but homes and busi- have come to help out. One fire elev- flames. On behave of us here at The nesses as well on the south side of en miles east of Guymon on U.S. Collegian, thank you: Justin Col- ship? town. Unfortunately, it delivered on Highway 412 was fought by units lins, Camron Nisly, Tenoch Ramon, that threat and burned down many from Guymon, Hardesty, Hooker, Marcus Beckley, Jesus Uribe and homes and businesses on the south Goodwell, Tyrone, Baker, Adams, Josh Knop. While this time of year side of town—the smoke and flames Turpin and Seward County along is an exciting one with the upcom- Come by the Office of High School also having caused many people to with Texas County District 1,2, and ing summer and nice weather, it also & Community Relations and fill out evacuate their homes. In addition 3, Seaboard Farms, Texas County brings with it the some dangers as your Reapplication Form! Reappli- to the mayhem in the field, car acci- Emergency Management, Hooker well. Thank you to all our firefight- dents were being reported on High- EMS, Texas County Sheriff Of- ers and volunteers, including all of cations will be accepted until May way 54 due to the thick smoke that fice, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and our neighbors. 2, 2011. Turn off the lights Help our campus conserve energy and turn off the lights when you leave the room. By turning off ex- cess lights when they are not need- ed, you can help our campus con-

serve electricity and reduce the cost Photos by Jay Nunley of utilities. The planet thanks you.

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Apply today for Community Clean-Up Day Quartz Mountain Music Festival Saturday, April 30 Performance Academies at 9:00 AM OKLAHOMA CITY – The Quartz Mountain Music Festival (QMMF) Academies, designed to provide college Goodwell Town Hall musicians an extraordinary well-rounded instruction and performance experience, are now accepting applica- tions for four prestigious academies. Conducted in the beautiful Quartz Mountain region of Southwest Oklahoma, the Chamber Music, Orchestral, and Conducting Academies occur at Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC) in Altus, OK, while the Celedonio Romero Guitar Academy takes place in Granite, OK and the Jazz Academy in Mangum, OK.

The academies consist of many hours with specialized instructors, open rehearsals and Master classes, private les- sons, coachings and culminates with QMMF Academy and Festival concerts. The QMMF Festival 2011 slated for Friday, July 22nd – Sunday, July 31st, includes four concerts performed at the spectacular Robert M. Kerr Perform- ing Arts Center and other venues in the surrounding communities of Southwest Oklahoma.

For more information regarding tuition and room and board fees, please contact David Palmer at (806) 570- 9972 or visit www.qmmf.org. Scholarship funding is available with each student applicant considered upon receipt The Collegian Staff of a completed QMMF application. The deadline for applications has been extended to May 15th. Emily Dye...... Editor-in-Chief Cafeteria Carter Hall Kenton Schmidt...... Layout coordinator Mon-Friday Aggie Peers Rodrigo Carrillo...... Staff writer Breakfast-7:30 to 9 am Computer Lab Monday-Thursday The Aggie Peers Brittany Shears...... Staff writer Lunch-11 am to 1 pm Dinner-5:30 to 7 pm 8 am to 9 pm - except for meet every Ryan Bramblett...... Staff writer Saturday scheduled classes Breakfast – 8 to 9 am Friday Wednesday at Sam Moore...... Staff writer Lunch – 11 am to 1 pm 8 am to 4 pm Kenton Schmidt...... Staff writer Dinner – 5:30 to 7 pm Sunday 12:15 pm Sunday 1 to 8 pm Jade Welch...... Staff writer Brunch – 11 am to 1 pm Will be closed during Finals Hamilton Hall Jay Miller...... Staff writer Dinner – 5:30 to 7 pm Week except for classes giv- ing exams in labs. Rm 308 Daulton Perry...... Staff writer Become part of Jihad’ Wright...... Sports writer Library Sunday the most active Ben Smith...... Staff comic artist 5 to 10 pm Aggie Grill Monday-Thursday organization on Laura Hays...... Advisor Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 7:30 pm campus. 8 am to 10 pm Friday Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Membership open 8 am to 4:30 pm to all.