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The Southwestern Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Student Publication

Wednesday, February 24, 2010- Volume 101 Number 16

Possibility of new event center on SWOSU’s campus By Jordan Richison around $7 million for the new events them. Managing Editor____ center. "The State Regents take the issue of The fee increase still faces one hurdle tuition and fees very seriously," Johnson A new Weatherford events center on before being implemented. On April 6, said. "Nationally, Oklahoma's public the SWOSU campus is one step closer to Weatherford residents will vote on whether colleges and universities continue to be reality. to extend an existing sales tax that will among the most affordable when you Last Thursday, the Oklahoma State match the funds for the project raised by combine tuition, fees and housing." Regents for Higher Education approved Southwestern. If the Weatherford residents The increase in tuition request submitted a tuition and mandatory fee increase at approve the sales tax extension, the tuition to the board by the university came early Southwestern to help provide partial increase would be implemented for the in the year, as most schools typically funding for the new multipurpose events 2011-2012 fiscal year. wait until June to file a request for tuition center. Now while the tuition fee increase increase. But Southwestern did it early The board's vote was unanimous to will not please some, Oklahoma Board because of the anticipated vote on April 6. increase student activity fees by $1 per of Regents chancellor Glen Johnson said The vote for the new events center was credit hour and implement a $5 mandatory Oklahoma public universities are still some heavily debated last spring among students fee per credit hour to help athletic facilities. of the most affordable in the country when The increase in fees is expected to raise See V ote on page 2 A rendering of the proposed center.

It’s the word Theatre group presents Grease

By Cameron McChesney Rachel Langley has many long hours working Staff Reporter______filled the role of the on details to ensure the cheerleader, Patty Simcox. Grease will be ready to Rydell High School has Langley said the thing she roll by March 4. The set, found a temporary home is most looking forward designed by Stephen at the Hilltop Theater on to is "getting slapped in Haynes, is being perfected West Davis. the face by Bethany every daily by many of the The Theatre Departmen night in the last scene." students in the play. The has been in the process Langley said her production runs March of taking the raw and favorite part is "probably 4-9 at 7:30 p.m. with popular musical Grease all of the dancing. Even additional performances and incorporating though it might be on March 6-7 at 2 p.m. The cast of Grease practices another musical number in preparation for the show starting elements of SWOSU style confusing at first, it's so Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 March 4. within its framework. fun once we get it down." for non-SWOSU students, Grease, set in 1959, Steve Strickler, director, and free with a SWOSU Res Life gets ‘50s theme going with ‘drive-in’ follows ten working- said viewer discretion I.D. card. class high schoolers as is advised as it contains Advance ticket The hit movie from the late 70s p.m., there will be theme-related contests they weave through the subject matter that may reservations/sales are starring John Travolta and Olivia and games for prizes. complexities of love, cars, be objectionable to some available through the Newton-John will be taking center stage At 7 p.m., the movie will begins drive-ins and early rock viewers. SWOSU Hilltop Theatre once again! Inspired by the theatre Although it won’t be a true drive- and roll. The Pink Ladies and Box Office. department’s upcoming production of in, there will be plenty of sitting room. Sandy, played by The Greasers team up to The box office hours this classic (March 4-9), Residence Life Students can bring blankets and lawn Bethany Schmidt, and bring high-energy and '50s are Monday-Friday will be hosting a prequel event night chairs to make yourself more comfy. Danny, played by Chris flair to the stage with their from 3-6 p.m. The phone called the "Fabulous ’50s Drive-In”. Thanks to Food Services, there will be Steiner, lead the group live performances and number for the box office The party starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, FREE drinks, popcorn, and chili cheese of friends in the search customized costumes. is 580-774-6046. Advance Feb. 25, on the Student Union lawn. In nachos. to find the true meaning The group rehearses tickets reservations are the spirit of the movie, students can come If the weather is bad, the event may be of friendship, love and every Sunday through encouraged due to limited dressed in their best ’50s attire. From 6-7 relocated to the Student Union rebellion. Thursday and spends seating. Midterms bring student studying survival tips

By Cameron McChesney GPA's and grapple to the highest smashed together into one find most difficult first anyway? Staff Reporter______letter grade. word." • Listening to relaxing music • Repeating something 7 times Living the college life can Here are some study tips to can relieve the boredom of increases the chances of quick Students have hit the books, be difficult, especially in lieu help dying students through studying recall and the books hit back. Now of the many stressers around those tough times: • Turn topics into songs or • Acronyms - each letter is with mid-term cram-sessions campus. Many students don't • Try not to do too much poems a cue for an item you need to over, SWOSU students have a have enough time in their day studying at one time • Have someone quiz you remember little more breathing room. Or to spend hours immersed in • Choose a time and a place • Say information aloud in • Charts, diagrams and outlines so they think. Even though the textbooks and notes. without distractions different voices other than your can improve your visual first week of May seems like a Hayley Schaffer, senior • Do not study within 30 own. memory glimpse into the far off future, Communication Arts major, said minutes of a meal or going to • Make flashcards • STOP STALLING only nine more weeks are left for " I like to think of 'Studying' as bed • Paraphrase- who needs to More test taking and study tips students to grab a hold of their the words 'student' and 'dying' • Work on the assignment you know every word on the page can be found at howtostudy.org.

Conversation The One Thing You S ta r te r s Need to Know A man whose iPhone was stolen from his car A woman was charged with driving under the used GPS to track it down. Tiernan Paine left influence after showing up at the Flagler County Weatherford Middle School students and a $400 phone in his unlocked car while at jail and demanding a conjugal visit with a faculty invite everyone to attend Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oak specific inmate. The sheriffs office reports that a bean supper and silent auction this Creek on Thursday night. The 28-year-old a 45-year-old woman had a visitation appoint­ Tuesday February 23 from 5:30-7:30 subscribes to MobileMe, a service that syn­ ment but was turned away because she was late. p.m. All proceeds are going to support chronizes data between his phone and home Also, the jail does not allow conjugal visits. school programs for the upcoming computer. It also includes a global position­ school year. ing system. Source: msnbc.com Source: msnbc.com The Southwestern February 24, 2010 • Page 2 news

V o t e f r o m p a g e 1 for the school and only hurt it in the long run because of Commerce posters and displays about the facility, City. the rising prices in tuition. the new Community Event Center will bring large, Amanda Paliotta, vice chairman for budget and But others thought the idea was one that would help exciting, quality events to Weatherford, including finance said that if the Weatherford community decided out the university and give them a signature place that concerts, trade shows, speakers/conferences and high to balk at the proposal and deny extending the sales tax the whole school could be proud of and make the campus school playoffs. in April to help the project funding all wouldn't be lost. that more attractive to prospective students in the future. The center will be located on the current site of She said the University would have another "With an events center like this, it is something that the Neff Hall practice field behind Rankin Williams opportunity to bring up the issue during a tuition will catch people's eyes when they first come to campus. Fieldhouse and adjacent to Milam Stadium. hearing in June. Prospective students would be able to look at that and Southwestern president Randy Beutler said the events For more information about the project, see proposed be astounded that our school has a building of that center would not only increase the university and the photos of the Weatherford events center and to view the magnitude," said junior Todd Nix. City of Weatherford, but surrounding communities in the public forum on the issue visit the projects website at According to the Weatherford Chamber of Western part of Oklahoma like Clinton, Thomas and Elk yesweatherford.com.

Dear Simply Scared, Palooza tickets on sale now Dear Jonna... I'm sorry to hear that you're Tickets will go on sale February 22 for a Bang," and the corporate sponsor is having such trouble in this course. It sounds to me like Professor Pompous SWOSUPalooza 11 that is scheduled for Kelley's Jewelers. Tickets will be on sale has turned the joys of learning into an opportunity Thursday, April 15, on the Southwestern at the Student Government Association to boost his ego. Hang in there, champ. If you ask Oklahoma State University campus. Center and the Public Relations and me, and you did, it seems you have two options: Feature artists this year will be "Red Marketing Office in Room 205 of the Dirt" artists Johnny Cooper and the Administration Building. 1. ) Meet with the professor outside of class and Bart Crow Band, according to SGA The order of the bands has already been explain to him how you're feeling about the representative Rachelle Dougherty. Other determined. The lineup includes: situation. Perhaps he'll understand and make performers will be Delvin, Ruffcutt, • Delvin some appropriate adjustments. And he may and Theatre Breaks Loose. There will be • Ruffcutt laugh in your face. Nonetheless, in this country, contests and giveaways as well as free hot • Theater Breaks Loose the accused has the right to face his accuser. I'm dogs and drinks. • Johnny Cooper not particularly sure which you are and how that Tickets are $5 for the event that is being • The Bart Crow Band pertains but it just feels right here. held from 6-11 p.m. in the Wellness Center SWOSUPalooza is sponsored and on the SWOSU campus. coordinated by the Student Government 2. ) Avoid him at all costs. Choose the chairdesk in the The theme this year is "Back with Association. middle of the room, pay attention, but say nothing. And for the love of all things good and holy, silence your cell phone before the class beings. If you want to avoid negative karma, this piece of advice is cru­ Res Life update Dear Jonna, cial. Most important, don't ask asinine questions. I'm having a lot of trouble But, know that you shouldn't feel this way. A in one of my classes. The classroom is a place where the elation of education W e 've G o t J okes material is not terribly takes place. No one has the right to take that from difficult but the professor is you. just a real jerk. He makes A word to SWOSU's fine educators: First of all, people feel stupid when I tip my hat to you fine folks. You're doing good What do you get when you cross a elephant with a rhino? Elephino. they ask questions. I dread things so keep it up. But, for those of you who going to this class every weren't hugged as children and now take that out time. How do I get through on your students, shame on you. Make learning How does a man on the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it. this class without getting fun again. No learner should be afraid to ponder, called out or humiliated in wonder, wander, and dream. Cripes; you did front of my peers? choose this profession. How is a grape like a chicken? They’re both purple, except for the Once again this week, I'd like to leave you with chicken. Signed, what I call some lyrics of life. This one was just Simply Scared too ripe, I couldn't resist. Hey teacher, leave them kids alone.

m a k e a f m : ! JORDAN FORTNER ALEX COBB The Southwestern Spring 2010 Staff

NAME: Jordan Fortner NAME: Alex Cobb

HALL: Jefferson HALL: Jefferson Managing Editor...... Jordan Richison News Editor...... Erin Lembke CLASSIFICATION: Freshman CLASSIFICATION: Features Editor...... Tori Nichols Sports Editor...... Logan Sides Senior Advertising Representative...... Stephanie Ast HOMETOWN: Midwest City, OK Photographers...... Mindy Herb, Erin Lembke, HOMETOWN: OKC Jordan Richison MAJOR: Pre-pharmacy Writing Staff...... Andrew Deemer, Kayla MAJOR: Pharmacy DeWitt, Hannah Gray, Erin Lembke, Marion Long, Phillip Maucieri, Cameron McChesney, Miles Myers, HOBBIES: Basketball, Wrestling, playing guitar, Nathan Nichols, Breann Robinson, Hayley Schaffer, HOBBIES: Listening to music, reading, watching tv, fishing and golfing Dustin Thompson and hanging out with my fellow RA’s Editing Staff...... Staci Campbell, FAV MOVIE: Hardball Sterling Clark, David Day , Kayla Dewitt, Joshua FAV MOVIE: Shawshank Redemption Doering, Hannah Gray, Andrew Harris, Mindy Herb, Cameron McChesney, Tori Nichols, Jennifer Osborn, FAV BANDS: Queens of the Stoneage, Audio­ Mary Retherford, Kristyn Shawver, Samatha Shubert FAV BANDS: MGMT, Death Cab for Cutie, Dave slave, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Matthews Band The Southwestern is the student newspaper of Southwest­ I am unique because I am: A state champion ern Oklahoma State University. It is published every FAV BOOK: 1984 Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters, except wrestler. during holidays and finals week. Students in the editing class serve as section editors, and students in the news Celeb look-a-like: If Daniel Radcliff and Demetri gathering and reporting class serve as writers. FAV QUOTE: “Intelligence speaks but wisdom Martin had a baby, it would be me. The editorial board meets every Wednesday at listens.”- Jim i Hendrix 2:00 p.m. in the journalism lab, Campbell 211. The Southwestern encourages comments from If you had to be a pirate or a ninja, which would you the student body, faculty, and administration in the form What is your favorite thing about residence life? of letters to the editor. All letters must include a name for choose? A pirate because pirates have guns and cool consideration; however, the name may be withheld upon My friends are only a staircase away. boats. request. The opinions expressed within signed editorials are the opinions of the writers; the opinions expressed What do you like most about being an RA? I like in unsigned, boxed editorials are the opinion of the hanging out with all my friends at the front desk. staff. Neither is necessarily the opinion of the university administration, staff or faculty. UPCOMING EVENTS

Get Ready: Upcoming Events: The Drive-In is coming to Res-Life! On Feb. The Southwestern Feb. 23 - Recipe Party @ Stewart Hall Southwestern Oklahoma State University 25, pull into the practice fields next to R&J and Feb. 25 - RES-LIFE WIDE Drive-In Movie Night @ Stu­ watch "Grease" with your favorite neighbors. 100 Campus Drive dent Union Lawn Weatherford, OK 73096 There will be giveaways, snacks and movie Mar. 3 - Neff vs. R&J Table Tennis Classic Championship popcorn! The party starts at 6pm. It will be a @ Student good time so come on out! (580) 774-3045 Union Ballroom [email protected] The Southwestern February 24, 2010 • Page 3 news Students enjoy winter Olympic drama Coming up on campus by Phil Maucieri Two surprise US medals went to Apollo Ohno and J.R. Staff Reporter____ Celski, whose last second push won silver and bronze FEBRUARY in the 1500m Speed Skating event. Two Korean skaters Figure skaters and lugers alike continue to grace fell to the ice ahead of Ohno and Celski on the final turn, Wednesday, February 24, 2010 losing their respective positions. headlines as the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Walking for Wellness Y begin to cool down. With this medal, Ohno tied Bonnie Blair for most Walk The mood over Vancouver darkened after the death medals won by a U.S. Winter Olympian with six. of a Georgian luger just prior to the opening ceremonies, In Ice Hockey, team Canada has easily become the but the media has now turned to the excitement of the favorite in Vancouver by decisively topping team Thursday, February 25, 2010 games. Norway, 8-0. 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM SGA - Student Senate Names like Plushenko, Ovechkin, and Sang-Hwa are "Once they get done it looks like they really achieved beginning to catch steam as the world eagerly watches something," says Anup Shrestha, a medical technology Friday, February 26, 2010 major from Katmandu, Nepal on the intensity of the the games that started on Feb 12. 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Sport Management Confer­ As of Feb. 22, the United States leads the medal count athletes. "I enjoyed the opening ceremony the most." ence with seven gold medals, and 24 medals total. Two of Others enjoy the games for its sense of peril, as the reality the gold medals have come from Shani Davis for 1000m of injuries is always imminent. Speed Skating and Shaun White for the Men's Halfpipe "Speed skating is pretty cool because it is so dangerous," Tuesday, March 02, 2010 Snowboarding. The others have come in such sports said Josh Tennison, a freshman from Oklahoma City. "I Women’s Golf @ St. Edward’s Invitational as Alpine Skiing, Ladies' Moguls Freestyle Skiing, and really enjoyed all of it so far, although I'd like to watch 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Library Showcase - Todd curling one day." Snowboard Cross. Stewart Germany sits in second with six gold medals, and 19 The games continue until Feb 28, as the nations of the total. They have dominated the luge competition so far to world anxiously cheer on their respective athletes. gain two of those gold medals. Wednesday, March 03, 2010 1st 8 week classes end Movie Gallery local store to remain open 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ping Pong Tournament Thursday, March 04, 2010 rentals. by Miles Myers Those would include All Star Video, the Redbox in 2nd 8 week Classes Begin Staff Reporter Walmart, and the new DVDNow Kiosk on campus. 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Class 2A Area Basketball When asked about the new campus movie rental box, Tournament In 2007, Movie Gallery filed for bankruptcy. However, Duncan Taylor, Director of Auxiliary Services said he 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM SGA - Student Senate according to Moneynews.com, the owner of the had no idea of Movie Gallery's bankruptcy. He also 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM SWOSU Theatre Production said that the installation of the DVDNow next to the chain said Movie Gallery will continue to operate in - Grease bankruptcy. entrance of the campus bookstore has nothing to do with Movie Gallery is closing about 760 stores, but currently a possibility of Weatherford's Movie Gallery closing. that does not include Weatherford's store. The DVDNow Kiosk on campus rents movies for Friday, March 05, 2010 If Movie Gallery in Weatherford closes there are still $1.99+tax, rents games for $3.99+tax and sells movies for 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM SWOSU Theatre Production a few options that SWOSU students have for movie $5.99+tax. - Grease Athletic council begins coin wars for charity

WEATHERFORD, their team's bank. Each Okla. - SWOSU's penny deposited is worth Student Athlete Advisory 1 point while each nickel, Council (SAAC) group dime, quarter, or dollar is spearheading a unique bill is negative points. For fundraising effort among example a quarter is (-25), its athletic teams to raise dime (-10), nickel (-5), money for the Make-A- while a dollar is (-100). Wish program. "It has been very The SAAC group, along successful and a lot of with other student-athlete fun competing with the groups in the Lone Star other teams to see who Conference, has been can get the most coins," raising money through Pagliasotti said. "All the popular "Coin Wars" the money goes to the game. same place but the points Volleyball coach Bo system turns it into a huge Pagliasotti, who serves as competition." the adviser of the SAAC Pagliasotti said that group, explained the the response has been so simple yet fun way to the favorable that they have group is raising money. decided to extend the "Each of our teams has competition another two a large jug that is used for weeks. The Southwestern February 24, 2010 • Page 4 Opinion/F eatures

A Perfect Getaway,

Shutter Island thrills and keeps you on your toes or not-so-perfect? By Breann Robinson meet along the way. by Erin Lembke about this institution. Daniels begins to doubt why he Staff Reporter______Their new hiking News Editor__ was brought there in the first place. He begins to think companions are ex-soldier maybe he is just a pawn in Ashecliffe's game of mind Wanting a nice movie Nick () Martin Scorsese sends viewers on a ride of thrill and control. He also begins to doubt his partner and even his night without the seven and longtime girlfriend suspense with his new film, Shutter Island, which is based own sanity. dollar charge? Gina (Kiele Sanchez). off the novel by Dennis Lehane. Leonardo DiCaprio studied the works of master A Perfect Getaway, Potential killers sprout Shutter Island is about two U.S. Marshalls, Teddy detectives and also researched the behavior of the recently released on DVD, up at every turn in the trail Daniels and Chuck Aule, who are sent to an island off mentally ill for his role. His hard work paid off with a is a great movie to watch and the paranoid pack the coast of , which is home to Ashecliffe, a terrific portrayal of Teddy Daniels. Mark Ruffalo also in the comfort of your own finds themselves anxious facility for the criminally insane. does a great job as Chuck Aule. Ben Kingsly and Michelle home. and on edge. While there, the Marshalls are to investigate the Williams also star. This thriller focuses on The movie has a escape of a female patient. They must figure out where Though this may not be Scorsese's best film, this a newlywed couple who predictable feel at some she is and how she even escaped. Throughout their suspenseful venture will keep one guessing and on their goes on an extreme hike points but in investigation, it becomes clear that something is not right toes from start to finish. for their honeymoon in nothing is what it seems. Hawaii. The plot has several While hiking on the moments of suspense, trail, Cliff (Steve Zahn) and making the movie even Cyndey () more enjoyable. hear from other hikers All around, this movie is about murders that have a great idea for a date night happened close by. Cliff and I would recommend and Cyndey continue their it to anyone, even if an journey and join forces action/thriller film is not at with another couple they the top of the list. The Southwestern February 24, 2010 • Page 5 features

Faculty recital planned for Sunday

The Southwestern Oklahoma Members of the Chisholm quartet by University of Central State University Department of Saxophone Quartet include: Dr. Oklahoma Composer-in-Residence Music will premiere new music Keith Talley, soprano saxophone; Samuel Magrill. Other pieces on TV withT O RI at a faculty recital this Sunday, Joe Fine, alto saxophone; Dr. the recital include selections from February 28. Heath Jones, tenor saxophone; David Maslanka's Song Book for The 7 p.m. concert in Room and Brandon Brady, baritone alto saxophone and marimba; Duo- 101 of the Berrong Music saxophone. Dance Song by Gordon Stout for Hall will feature Dr. David The recital will feature diverse soprano saxophone and marimba; Bessinger, marimba; Dr. Keith music including the world and Out of the Blue by Frank by Tori Nichols Talley, saxophone; Dr. Dennis premiere of two compositions: Ticheli for saxophone quartet. Features Editor______Widen, piano; and the Chisholm Kaitlyn's Waltz for alto saxophone For more information, please Saxophone Quartet. and piano by SWOSU graduate contact the SWOSU Music Office at Admission is free, and the public music student Adriel Reynolds 580-774-3708 or email keith.talley@ : Ladies and gentleman, your top is invited. and A Saxy Tango for saxophone swosu.edu. 24 has finally been revealed! After weeks of auditions and a dramatic Hollywood week, 12 girls and 12 guys have been selected to compete for America’s votes on Spanish Club twirls in three-week salsa class the big stage. Tuesday night the girls will kick off the competition By Hannah Gray how to dance in proper position. as each one of the 12 does a short song. The ladies Staff Reporter______Students were very receptive to the highly energetic who made it through are , Lilly and humorous instructive methods used by Jafari. Scott, , Michelle Delamor, , The Spanish Club at SWOSU sponsored a three- "The results have been way above average," Jafari , Katelyn Epperly, Janell Wheeler, week salsa dance class at the Wellness Center that was said. "We accomplished more than I expected." Haeley Vaughn, Didi Benami, , completed last week. The Spanish Club participates in lots of activities and Ashley Rodriguez. My personal favorites out of throughout the year. The members are very passionate "It's pretty fun," said student Justin Jefferson, who these are Ashley, Katie, and Janell, but Haeley has a was learning new moves at class last Wednesday. about Spanish culture, and experiencing it in new and certain spark to her that is infectious and brings an Classes were conducted by Dadbeh Jafari, a fun ways. ballroom dance instructor from Competitive Edge "We believe that the top ways to spread culture are originality that will hopefully keep her in the game. Dance in Oklahoma City. through food, dance, sports, and music," said Ryan Crystal has a very strong voice and may prove to be Eight to 12 students attended this fast-paced dance McAdory, president of the Spanish Club. "That way, a contender as well. The others did not get much air class each week. everyone can have fun while they are learning." time so tomorrow night will really be the first time we For more information about the Spanish Club, "I love it," said student Janet Vazquez. Participants get to see their talent, which should be great because in the class learned many different moves, as well as e-mail them at [email protected]. the judges kept building up how high the bar has been set by the ladies.

The top 12 men will battle it out on Wednesday night. Miss SWOSU looks The lucky few who remain are Aaron Kelly, Alex Lambert, , , Jermaine Sellers, Joe Munoz, John Park, Lee Dewyze, , , , and Tyler Grady. for ways to help My picks out of this group are Todrick, Jermaine, and Andrew, who all made a huge impression on me during the auditions so far. Miss SWOSU is available to provide programs for area clubs and organizations. Tuesday and Wednesday night’s episodes will both be Sarah Simpson, who won the Miss SWOSU title this past November on the Weatherford campus, is available two hours long, and then Thursday night will be the for entertainment programs or programs concerning her first results show. You can vote for your favorites after platform, "Breast Care Awareness," and the Children's each episode. Miracle Network. Debbie Brown, director of the Southwestern Oklahoma : Oh Jake, it must be tough to choose State University pageant in Weatherford, said anyone The Bachelor interested can call (580) 774-3063. between so many beautiful women and have to break Simpson, who is from Elk City, is a sophomore their hearts each week. I would say that I feel for you, majoring in business at SWOSU. She will represent but you chose Vienna to be in your final two. Now I SWOSU at this summer's Miss Oklahoma Pageant. have no sympathy.

After three amazing dates in St. Lucia last week, Jake sent Gia home without a rose. He sent a gorgeous and Program gains national recognition sweet bikini model home over Vienna. He must be seeing something that America isn’t. He also asked Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Vicki Hatton, chair of the department, said the her what kind of rings she likes, which really makes health and physical education program through the health and physical education program at SWOSU has me dread watching next week’s finale. If he chooses Department of Kinesiology has received continuing met rigorous national standards and is pleased the her over Tenley I think most of America will feel a national accreditation from the National Council for program is nationally recognized once again. little sick. I fear that she has him trapped in her web Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). SWOSU has 15 nationally accredited academic though. NCATE is a national accrediting body for schools, programs, the most among Oklahoma's regional colleges, and departments of education authorized by universities. the U.S. Department of Education. Jake barely gave a second thought to bringing Ali back, even after she begged. This was probably the right thing to do even though I liked Ali. She had her chance, and she ruined it. This week is the Ladies Tell All Special, which is usually pretty entertaining, and then next week the anticipation will be over when Jake chooses his future wife. Here’s hoping he comes to his senses and picks Tenley!

ABC Family Monday’ S: I am in love with ABC Family on Monday nights. They have three of the most popular shows on the air that all come on back to back to back. This makes for a very busy night for me. The three shows I am referring to are The Secret Life o f the American Teenager, Greek, and M ake it or B reak it. They are all very different but equally appealing. The Secret Life has as much drama as a soap opera while dealing with real issues that teenagers go through. Greek is the fun show that makes you want to stay in college forever and find a boy just like Cappie. M ake it or Break it shows off a sport that is super competitive and doesn’t get recognized enough; gymnastics. It also has its fair share of relationship and teenage drama, but tells the story of how determined and dedicated these girls have to be to follow their dream of being in the Olympics. If you haven’t checked out these shows you are missing out! February 24, 2010 • Page 6 The Southwestern Sports Rodeo teams begin spring- season at Kansas State By Haley Schaffer round after earlier finishing in a tie for Staff Reporter____ fifth in the long round. Parker's two rides were high enough to place him first in the The SWOSU rodeo team began its spring average. season at Kansas State last weekend. Teammate Cody Teel also did well The women opened with a fourth-place in the bareback event splitting second finish. and third in the long round and placing SWOSU finished with 195 points and fourth in the short round. His two scores ended tied with the host, K-State, for the allowed him to split second and third in fourth spot. Oklahoma Panhandle State the average. One other cowboy, Justin was the overall team winner with 290 Anderson, placed in the top 10 in the points followed by Rogers State with 270 event. and Northwestern Oklahoma State with Newcomer Ben Madsen was the top 210. scorer for SWOSU in calf roping. He had a The Bulldogs are chasing NWOSU for time of 9.8 seconds to place second in the the tops spot in the Central Plains Region. short round and ended up fourth overall NWOSU had 1,215 points through four in the average. Teammate Cody Schelly rodeos while SWOSU is second with 905 also placed in the top 10 of the event. Ty Pace, junior forward from Buffalo, N.Y., works for the rebound in Saturdays game against points. The top two teams in each region SWOSU also had strong finishes in Southeastern. The Bulldogs won at home 71-55. (Photo by M indy Herb.) advance to the College National Finals other events. In saddle bronc, Cliff Burnell Rodeo scheduled to begin June 13 in split third and fourth in the long round Casper, Wyo. of the event. In steer wrestling, Greg Lori Tierney and Kelsi Chase were Schaffield's time of 4.1 seconds in the the top scoring cowgirls for SWOSU at long round was good enough for a second the Kansas State Rodeo. Tierney split place finish in the event. Men win key game third and fourth place competing in the SWOSU also picked up points in goat-tying event. She placed third in the the team roping competition. Ryan long round and fourth in the short round Richtermier and Trevor Beebe ended up to earn her a shared third place in the splitting third and fourth in the average. closer to playoff spot average. The duo split third and fourth in the long Chase finished fourth in the average in round and then placed second and third breakaway roping thanks primarily to her in the short round. WEATHERFORD, Okla. at home against the other advantage could have even first-place finish in the short round. Her The season began slowly for the team - Southwestern took an North co-leader, Central been larger if SWOSU had time of 3.1 in the round was the best of all due to the weather. However, team important step in its bid at Oklahoma. The 2010 shot better from the free competitors. She earlier had placed 10th in members were able to practice at an qualifying for post-season LSC Tournament begins throw line. The Bulldogs the long round and after her performance indoor facility all last week and this week. play easily dispatching Wednesday, March 3 in made only nine of their 19 in the short round, she moved into fourth Coming into the second half of the Southeastern Oklahoma Bartlesville, Okla. attempts from the stripe place. season there are already many top spots State University by a score Damian Henderson had and finished at a 47% clip. SWOSU also had top 10 finishes by held by the rodeo team members. of 71-55 Saturday in a 15 points to lead SWOSU Overall, SWOSU shot two other cowgirls, Kara Connelly in Cody Teel from Woodward is leading men's basketball game in in scoring while Zac Howe the ball well making 53% breakaway roping and Ashton Hix in the region in the bareback riding Weatherford. and Chancellor Jones of its baskets. The Bulldogs barrel racing. competition. Cody Shelley from The victory moved added 14 apiece. Curtis made 28-of-53 attempts. The men began its 2010 spring season Comanche is sixth in the calf-roping event. SWOSU to 11-14 overall Nickson had 13 points SWOSU was even better by placing third.SWOSU finished with 325 Greg Schaffeld from Oregon is placing and into fourth place in and led the Bulldogs with from long distance, making points and placed behind eventual winner sixth in steer wrestling. the Lone Star Conference's seven rebounds. six-of-10 attempts for 60%. Western Oklahoma State (650 points) and Amy Outhier, who won the Central North Division with a 5-5 Southeastern, which fell Meanwhile, Southeastern runner-up Oklahoma Panhandle (430 Plains Region last year in the goat tying, is mark. The Bulldogs have to 10-16 overall and 5-6 in raised its final percentage points). Southeastern Oklahoma State third coming into spring season. won four of their last five the division, was led by to 48% after a dismal first University was fourth with 240 points. "I have high expectations for our team, games and have leaped Jordan Lee with 11 points. half in which the Savage The Bulldogs fourth-place finish will because I know we are capable and being in front of Southeastern The Bulldogs led wire- Storm made just five-of-19 allow them to gain ground on the leaders the best team in the region," said Outhier. by one-half game for the to-wire and were up 14 at attempts for 27%. SOSU but more gains are needed if they are to Not only is the team doing well North's final berth in the the break. Howe swished was only one-of-10 from move out of their current seventh-place individually, but also the women's team LSC Tournament. home a three-pointer to put three-point distance for the slot. The top two teams in each region is setting second in the Central Plains SWOSU has a road SWOSU in front 27-13 at game. advance to the College National Finals Region. game Wednesday at A&M- the half buzzer. The margin The Bulldogs finished Rodeo scheduled to begin June 13 in "There are six rodeos left, anyone has Commerce before closing grew to as many as 21 with eight more rebounds Casper, Wyo. a chance to change their standings and the regular season at home points later in the game as (34-26) and five fewer Jared Parker was the top scoring move to the top," said Trevor Beebe from against North co-leader a number of Bulldogs took turnovers (15-10) than their cowboy for SWOSU at K-State by Okarche. Northeastern State. SOSU their turn in the spotlight opponent. capturing the bareback riding event. The next rodeo is in Garden City, Kan. has one game remaining in the second half. The Parker had a 78-point ride in the short on March 5-7. The Southwestern February 24, 2010 • Page 7 Sports UFC 110: Young star triumphs On Track By Logan Sides the ground. Instead Nogueira elected to use finely crafted Upcoming sports Events Sports Editor___ boxing. His undefeated opponent showcased punches, kicks, and knees in his kickboxing attack. Velasquez Up and comer Cain Velasquez toppled one of the controlled the distance with frequent leg kicks. Mostly 2.24.10 greatest heavyweights in MMA history with his knockout utilizing low kicks, Velasquez also went high to further Women’s Basketball @ Texas A&M- frustrate Nogueira in the stand up game. He smoothly victory over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Commerce The battle that took place this past Saturday in Sydney, moved in and out of the pocket to land crushing 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Australia was primarily one of youth versus experience. combinations on his Brazilian foe. For Nogueira, his experience and legendary fortitude After several successful connections, Velasquez rocked 2.24.10 was not enough as the more explosive, focused Velasquez Nogueira with a left-right-left combination that sent him Men’s Basketball @ Texas A&M- Com­ crashing to the mat. Velasquez continued the assault with decimated him on the feet. merce The confident Nogueira was eager for the fight to five unanswered blows to his downed opponent forcing 8:00 PM-10:00 PM start, but he never was given an opportunity to find his the referee's intervention in the first round. This win puts rhythm. Velasquez in the title picture alongside Frank Mir and 2.26.10 Despite each of the athletes being accomplished Shane Carwin who fight on March 27. One of these men Baseball @ East Central in Ada will face current champion Brock Lesnar this summer. grapplers, neither showed interest in taking the fight to 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 2.26.10 Softball @ Henderson State in Arkadelphia, Arkansas 2.27.10 Baseball gets back to winning ways Women’s Basketball vs. Northeastern WEATHERFORD, Okla. - SWOSU will next play at home collect two hits in the game. Nelson State @ SWOSU Southwestern Oklahoma State Tuesday against Mid America Espinal, Michael Felton, Louie 2:00 PM-4:00 PM University managed to squeeze in a Christian in a doubleheader set to Lancaster, Jon-Andrew Martin, baseball victory Saturday afternoon begin at 1 p.m. Chris Stevenson and Hector Iribe 2.27.10 against West Texas A&M University In Saturday's 14-6 win, the all found hitting success against the Men’s Basketball vs. Northeastern State before a cold fog rolled in forcing a Bulldogs put the game out of reach Buffs. WTAM had eight errors in the @ SWOSU cancellation of the fourth and final early thanks to a nine-run first game, 12 of SWOSU's 14 runs were 4:00 PM-6:00 PM game of the series. SWOSU, winners inning. SWOSU had six hits in the unearned. of both games on Friday, made it inning and took advantage of two On the mound, Jason Stover 3.02.10 three-for-three against the Buffs with fielding errors by the Buffs to take picked up his second win in three Baseball vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan @ a 14-6 win Saturday. command. As a team, SWOSU rattled decisions. The Mangum senior SWOSU The win lifted SWOSU to 6-5 13 hits of three Buff pitchers and scattered six hits and three runs over 2:00 PM-5:00 PM overall and 4-2 in the Lone Star knocked their starter out after just five innings before being relieved by Conference. West Texas A&M fell to two-thirds of an inning in the first. Rafe Alvarez who pitched the final 1-5 overall and 0-5 in league play. SWOSU had four six players two innings.

Softball team wins 7 of first 8 games

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - Southwestern also was joined in the home run parade by Sara Oklahoma State University's softball team Harwell who hammered her second of the year split its opening two games in a triangular a few batters later. tournament the Bulldogs were hosting Friday On the mound, Kristina Davis recorded her in Weatherford. SWOSU rallied for a 12-6 fourth win of the season without a loss. She victory over Oklahoma Christian in the first allowed 12 hits and six runs while striking out game before losing 4-3 to Southwest Baptist in two and walking three. At the plate, Davis also the second. helped her cause going three-for-four with a The Bulldogs, now 7-1 on the year, will pair of doubles. play the same two teams Saturday in a split In the second game, SWOSU suffered its doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. first loss of the season dropping a 4-3 decision In the opener, SWOSU's Stacey Creger hit to SBU. The Bulldogs were down 4-0 before back-to-back three-run homers to help the rallying with a two-run sixth inning after RBIs Bulldogs overcome a 4-0 hole. Creger, who by Tori Joyner and Kristyn Shawver. However, know has four on the season, hit her second the Bulldogs could not push across the tying of the game in the sixth inning as the Bulldogs run after twice reaching scoring position in the A runner takes off for home plate during a cold softball game this past week. broke open a 6-6 tie with a six-run sixth. Creger sixth and also in the seventh. The Southw estern February 24, 2010 • Page 8 Back Page a c r o ss 1, Nonsense 6. Jacob's brother IQ. Basilicn arcs. L4. Nimble 15. S-nr-ELblrid id. Den 17. Liuaci 18. A Cimtrai A m a / ic h a sloth 19. Not {icteivcd by 20. Treat pharmaceutically 22. Arrived 24. He's a guy 25. Let go 26. Preserve a dead body 29. Celebration 30. Violent disturbance 31. Cutlery 37 M uzzle 39. Fish eggs 40. Craj-c 41 . Temporary 44. Short sleeps 45. Distribute 46. INiLpOutri 48. Hobby 52. A coniferous- tree 53. Hinder DOWN 54. Bed pad 1. H u r t 21. Donations 42. Unbeatable foe 58. King of the jungle 2. Arch type 23. W arning signal 43. Radiate 59. FLy high 3. W arm hearted 25. Bolero" composer 47. M ain course 61. Competitor 4. Afina] demand 26. Once, long ago 4 8 . H e a p s 5 . P e y o t e 27. Not yours 49. Spanish friend 62. Ati spices 6. R inse, aa w ith a solvent 28. Rude person 5 0 . M a x 63. Nile bird 7. Rational 29. Shakespeare's theater 51 . Anxious £. Southern constellation 32. Angered 52. A nalyse, in a way 64. Bowel cleaning 9. Small 4 stringed guitar 33. Roaming 54. Domestic 65. Only 10. W ithout com pany 34. Freudian stage 5 5 . A l w a y s 11. A Chinese bam boo eater 35. Pickable 56. Identical 66. Pro or cpn 12. Locations 36. N’ot difficult 57. Strip of wood 67. Everglades bird 13. Chip away at 3 8 . S h y 6 0 . ____-Wan Kenobi Sudoku Word Search courtesy of mirroreyes.com

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