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EDITORIAL SCHOOL COSTS FOR ILLEGALS UNFAIR Some illegal immigrants can go to college for in-state tuition prices. Online Editor Whitney Knight describes her problems with that. OPINION, p. 2 The gift CAMPUS LIFE STUDENTS of music DISCUSS MOVEMENT Edmond man donates Occupy Wall Street $100,000 piano to OCCC has everyone talking, including your peers. Rachel Morrison/Pioneer Continue reading to see what students Music Professor Ron Staton plays a Steinway concert grand piano in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. like you think about the movement and JOEY STIPEK The piano was shipped to said the high-caliber piece of who are not only here now, but its supporters. Contributing Writer Oklahoma from the Steinway musical equipment is a tremen- in the future will benefit from [email protected] piano factory located in Queens, dous gift to the college and its having this instrument.” NEWS, p. 7 N.Y., where it was prepped be- students. Sechrist said OCCC needs A $100,000 9-foot Steinway fore being sent to OCCC. The “I’m so glad to be able to offer the instrument which will SPORTS concert grand piano was do- piano is being used in the Visual this type of instrument to our project well in the college’s new ZUMBA TO nated to OCCC this month. It and Performing Arts Center students,” Sechrist said. “To Performing Arts Theater when TAKE OVER will be used in the new theater until the theater is completed. hear it, to see it, to play it or to OCCC POOL currently being constructed. OCCC President Paul Sechrist practice on it, I think students See PIANO page 9 Zumba is taking a dive on campus — in HIGH SCHOOL HAS 100 PERCENT GRADUATION RATE a good way. Aqua Zumba classes are now available for Pathways high school housed on campus students. Read on to find out all you need AMBER GIORDANO college credit. Some even begin taking col- as the eighth grade. The application process, to know. News Writing Student lege courses as high school juniors, if their which includes an interview, begins in Feb- SPORTS, p. 8 ACT score is high enough to allow it. ruary and students are admitted by May. Hidden on the third floor of OCCC’s “I found out about the school while look- “The only thing I’m missing out on by not Main building is Pathways Middle College ing at colleges with my counselor,” said going to a normal high school is sports,” CAMPUS LIFE High School, an alternative school for seri- Tricia Morgan, 15, who has been attend- Morgan said. “But we’re allowed to join STORYTELLER ous students who are interested in entering ing Pathways for two years. “I chose this teams at other schools, so it’s not too bad.” ENTERTAINS, college at an early age. school because you have to take concurrent Each grade is limited to 20 students. The EDUCATES Principal Carol Brogan calls the school (classes) to boost yourself up.” staff of five teachers is able to teach every Storyteller Al Bostick “the best kept secret in Oklahoma City In the past eight years, Pathways has pro- subject. Students are required to complete visited campus and Public Schools.” duced seven Clara Luper scholarship win- 32 hours of community service for every used music to share Pathways has a 100 percent graduation ners, Brogan said. This scholarship provides year they are enrolled. his stories. Read rate with between 90 and 100 percent of its for tuition, room and board, and a $200 per For 11 years now, Pathways students have more to see what graduates going on to college. semester book allowance for students to been volunteering at the Oklahoma Arts students thought. Most students are enrolled for college attend Oklahoma City University. Festival on campus, the food bank, and been COMMUNITY, p. 10 courses during their senior year, earning Students can enroll in Pathways as early a part of the Key Club. 2 • OCTOBER 21, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OPINION

EDITORIAL | Those here illegally should pay out-of-state tuition Tuition break for illegals unfair What does Republican presidential hopeful Gov- are astronomical, oftentimes doubling or even tri- ernor Rick Perry (R-Texas) have in common with pling their in-state counterparts. Rhode Island, one of the bluest states in the U.S.? You If an Oklahoman wanted to go to school at the could probably respond to that University of Rhode Island, for instance, we would question with a million zingy be shelling out about $25,000 per semester as a one-liners, but the real answer full-time student. is no joke: in-state tuition for Rhode Island residents and illegal immigrants, illegal immigrants who came however, would have to pay less than half of that: to the U.S. as children and about $10,000 for the same schooling period. graduated from high school. It is ridiculous and sad to think that an illegal im- On Sept. 27, Rhode Island migrant, may have only lived in this country for a education officials voted to al- few years could attend college for less than someone low high school graduates who who has lived in the U.S. their entire life. are in the country illegally to Going to college is nothing more than a distant Whitney Knight pay in-state tuition at public dream for many Americans. colleges and universities. There are countless people who work more jobs greg holkan/gregholkan.com That decision also has proved than they should have to and apply for every scholar- to be a hot button topic for Perry, who enacted a ship that comes their way, but still they are unable abroad wouldn’t be able to go to school for the same similar law in his home state of Texas in 2001. to attend school. cost as a native — and that is how it should be. On a recent campaign stop in Iowa, Perry defended To make it so easy for an illegal immigrant to Many illegal immigrants come to this country in his decision to support in-state tuition for illegal im- obtain is a slap in the face to those people. search of something better, and that is admirable. migrants, saying paying less does not equal a “free That is not to say that those here illegally should But they should have to work for their success, ride” for illegals pursuing an education. be denied schooling altogether. They should abso- not have it handed to them on a golden platter while That may be true, but that doesn’t make it fair. lutely be allowed to attend college in the U.S. — for the rest of us have to go panning. What about American-born citizens who wish to nonresidential fees. —Whitney Knight attend college out-of- state? Outstate tuition prices After all, an American citizen going to college Online Editor

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OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PIONEER Vol. 40 No. 10 Jeremy Cloud...... Editor Cynthia Praefke.....Advertising Manager The PIONEER is a publication of Oklahoma City name if the request is made in writing. Emily Schorr...... Senior Writer Whitney Knight...... Online Editor Community College through the Division of Arts The PIONEER has the right to edit all letters Christy Johnson...... Staff Writer Casey Akard...... Videographer and Humanities. It is published weekly during the and submissions for length, libel and obscenity. Sarah Hussain...... Staff Writer Robert Bolton...... Online Writer 16-week fall and spring semesters and the eight- Letters should be fewer than 250 words. Students week summer session. must list their major. OCCC staff and faculty must Priscilla Colley...... Staff Writer Cybele Hsu...... Graphics/Webmaster Opinions expressed are those of the author list their work title. Mike Wormley...... Community Writer Aaron Donahue...... Circulation Manager and do not necessarily represent those of the Letters to the editor can be submitted to the Sean Tolbert...... Sports Writer Richard Hall...... Acting Lab Director PIONEER, the college or the publisher. PIONEER office, located in room 1F2 on the first Rachel Morrison...... Photographer Shawn Stawicki...... Lab Assistant The PIONEER welcomes letters to the editor floor of the Art and Humanities Building, mailed to Brady Bell...... Photographer Sue Hinton...... Faculty Adviser and encourages the use of this publication as 7777 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73159, a community forum. All letters must include the or submitted via e-mail to [email protected] with author’s name, address, phone number and a phone number for verification included. The 7777 S. May phone: email: signature. E-mail letters should include all but the PIONEER ONLINE also can be accessed at www. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 405-682-1611, ext. 7307 [email protected] signature. The PIONEER will withhold the author’s occc.edu/pioneer. PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OCTOBER 21, 2011 • 3 COMMENTS AND REVIEWS

VIDEO GAME REVIEW | New soccer game by Electronic Arts is a thing of beauty ‘FIFA 12’ is the best of its kind Condensing the world’s most popular sport into a small metallic disc is no easy feat — especially Get a jump on Spring with when you have an obligation to present the simu- early enrollment! lated magnificence of players like Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi and Didier Drogba. (If you aren’t It has been a great semester in the Office familiar with these names then stop reading, visit of Academic Advising, and now it is time for YouTube and come back later — I’ll wait.) spring enrollment. EA’s “FIFA” franchise has become the go-to We want students to plan in advance for game for many footballing fans (yes football, not next semester’s classes. “hand-egg” like that which is played in the U.S. Is October is advisement month, and we are it too late to issue a soccer snob alert?) here to help students to get on the right track! From the shoddy computer A.I. to its fury in- This is a great time to come in and meet with ducing, controller maiming, passing system — an Academic Adviser or to call your Faculty “FIFA” has not been without its major flaws in Adviser and set an appointment. the past but this year’s edition looks to have an- Enrollment is going on right now. swered many gamers’ year-to-year questions. Enrolling early allows you to choose times The year’s biggest innovations come in the and days that are optimal for your schedule. form of the new precision- dribbling system, tac- If you really wanted to take a class with your tical defending and numerous augmentations to favorite professor, you should enroll early in the games “Career Mode” feature; changes that order to get in the class before the class closes. may totally alter how gamers approach taking the Remember there is more than one way to pitch. enroll! If you are a current student and you No longer are you allowed to simply rely on already know what classes you need and you your computerized teammates to do the defend- With ‘FIFA 12,’ EA has have met the pre-requisites, you can enroll ing for you — now you must actively shut down online. opponents yourself while directing your back- thoroughly put its foot on the If you would feel more comfortable meet- line on the fly. neck of its closest rival, Konami’s ing with an Academic Adviser and running The dribbling system is the smoothest it has “ an evaluation of your progress, you can do ‘Pro Evolution Soccer,’ and may been in years and the ability to take a player, such have finally delivered the blow that as well. as Manchester United’s Nani, and perform true- necessary to ensure its dominance It may be to your advantage to call ahead to-life tricks on the ball to confuse opponents and make an appointment. is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll as the best footballing video game You can reach the Office of Academic Ad- have — once you’ve trained yourself on how to in the world.” vising at (405) 682-7535. Remember we do do so, that is. —Sean m. tolbert not do same day appointments; so plan ahead. The “Career Mode” enhancements are the gem Sports writer You are also welcome to just walk in and of the year as they now allow those who dream of meet with an Academic Adviser. being the next Sir Alex Ferguson, José Mourinho ished and broader, allowing gamers to participate Remember by enrolling early you can ensure or Kenny Dalglish to build and form their favor- in numerous online tournaments — some that that you have the classes that you need for the ite teams from the ground up. reward you with a cash prize from EA Sports for next semester, at times that work best with By reintroducing elements such as the “Youth your skill on the virtual pitch. your schedule, and the opportunity to meet Academy” and Scouting programs, the manager With “FIFA 12,” EA has thoroughly put its foot with an Academic Adviser who can assist you has a much bigger impact this year than in previ- on the neck of its closest rival, Konami’s “Pro with any other questions that you might have ous editions. Evolution Soccer,” and may have finally delivered about your Academic Career. The most notable and highly stylized gem is the the blow necessary to ensure its dominance as the introduction of “Transfer Deadline Day,” a true- best footballing video game in the world. —Mary Ann Bodine to-life representation of one of the most exciting The graphics are rendered beautifully, the game Assistant Director of days in world football. engine is the smoothest it has been, and the de- Academic Advising You, as the manager, have the ability to wheel veloper’s attention to realism have all improved and deal hour by hour in an attempt to get that this year — and it shows. one player you may need to complete your squad. There are still some small, niggling issues with Will you be like Real Madrid and pay $132 mil- passing but if you’ve any experience with previ- Want to suggest lion for Cristiano Ronaldo? Or will you emulate ous editions, you won’t be put-off any more than a movie, book, video Manchester United and steal a world-class player usual. like Javier Hernandez for a “paltry” $9 million? Overall this is the strongest edition to date and game or album That’s the beauty of the feature as it allows you EA has truly outdone itself in making their simu- to be reviewed? to feel the pressure of a dwindling clock while lation of “The Beautiful Game” truly beautiful. attempting to move your team from a mid-table Rating: A Let us know! finish to a genuine contender. —SEAN M. TOLBERT Email [email protected] The online modes in “FIFA 12” are also pol- SPORTS WRITER 4 • OCTOBER 21, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER

VIDEO GAME REVIEW | Predecessor to ‘Armageddon’ challenges players with several missions packed with explosions ‘Red Faction: Guerrilla’ drives the destruction

Recently, I did a review over “Red Faction: buildings, and EDF forces. That one is a blast. Armageddon,” and one of my coworkers seemed Next, is EDF Assault, which is simply defend- disappointed that you couldn’t drive everything ing a building or group of people from the EDF. you found. I recently found out why. Those get challenging. “Red Faction: Guerrilla” was made before Next is Guerrilla Raid, which is to either kill “Armageddon,” and I now know it as “Grand all EDF forces inside, or if you are feeling kinky/ Theft Auto: Mars.” destructive/lazy, blow up the building itself. The graphics are all right, a bit grainy at times, And then there’s Collateral Damage. Re- but that’s to be expected in massive sandbox member Jenkins? You get to ride shotgun on his style games, especially on a platform game. The gigantic motorcycle. That is to say, he’s mounted controls are great, though you might have a bit of a rocket launcher on the back, and you get to trouble driving, as some of the vehicles go very blow things up. fast, and the ones that non-player characters You do have to listen to him though; however, drive don’t. Isn’t that special? listening to his nonsense is kind of funny at times. The story is engaging, too, though I suppose structures in Armageddon? That holds true in Guer- My personal favorite mission is the Demoli- if you only did the main story stuff, and enough rilla, though you can’t rebuild them, which sucks. tion challenges, which are puzzles with explosives. optional missions, you could go through the game You get to use your salvage to get weapon upgrades If only they had those for real. very quickly. and new weapons though, which is amusing. My per- There are several other missions that the people I, on the other hand, spent five days playing the game sonal favorite was the thermobaric rocket launcher, back at the safe house will inform you of as you play before beating it. There are a lot of missions, after all. which could level a building in two shots. This comes the game, but you can ignore them. In “Guerrilla,” you play as Alec Mason, the grand- in handy when you are going on a raid and have to Most of them involve hijacking an EDF vehicle, father of Darius Mason (from Armageddon), and are destroy the building. which you don’t want to destroy, or to stop a convoy forced to join the red faction’s revolution because of And now, on to the missions. There are several types for various reasons (which you do want to blow up) bastardry from the Earth Defense Force (EDF.) of missions (the game calls them Guerrilla Actions) In all, Guerrilla is stuffed to the gills with explo- The direct result of this is a long series of confronta- you can take in Guerrilla. Here are the missions that sions and highly destructible environments, though tions with the occupying military, as well as a Martian you find on the map. you still can’t blow up the terrain. Redneck named Jenkins. First, there’s “House Arrest,” which is simply going I find this somewhat disappointing, but everything His apparent retardation is actually explained by into a building defended by EDF forces, and rescu- else makes up for it. him, too. “I’ve been training myself to breathe CO2.” ing hostages. Rating: A- Wow. Next is heavy metal, which is where you use what —ROBERT BOLTON Remember how I said you could blow up man-made amounts to a walking forklift to destroy EDF vehicles, ONLINE WRITER

DEADLINE IS OCT. 28 FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING Scholarship application now available for spring HALA ALJAZZAZI aged to apply. International students pay almost April,” Ji said. News Writing Student double the amount of money resident students pay. Money is raised for this scholarship by the pro- “This is a great opportunity for us as international ceeds from the fair, which has a $5 admission fee. A $200 scholarship designed specifically for in- students because we are only eligible for a limited Another way that the club raises money for this ternational students will be awarded for the spring number of scholarships,” said Sarah Salem, an in- scholarship is by bake sales. The members of the semester, said Haifeng Ji, sponsor of the International ternational student at OCCC. International Student Association bake food and Student Association. Ji is a professor of computer “I pay around $800 for each class, so $200 would sell it to students. science. help me buy a book, or I could use it as lunch money For more questions contact Professor Haifeng Ji. Students must complete the application, which for the month,” Salem said. His email is [email protected]. requires a 500-word essay, and return it along with a The International Stu- copy of their college transcript to the OCCC Founda- dent Association helps tion or the Office of Recruitment and Admission by international students 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. feel more welcomed on Students can pick up the application forms from campus by participat- the OCCC foundation or the office of recruitment ing in different activities and admissions. such as the state fair, the Applicants who are a member in good standing of medieval fair, and holi- the International Student Association or are involved day parties. in other student clubs or doing volunteer work out- “We bring different side of school will be given careful consideration, countries together by Ji said. asking the international “Each applicant must be a full time student even students to represent if it’s part time at OCCC and part time at a different something from their college,” Ji said. country at the annual Full-time students at OCCC are especially encour- food and culture fair in PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OCTOBER 21, 2011 • 5 Testing Center receives new lockers An increase in “That’s why it’s mandatory for lockers will allow students to put all personal items in the lockers. more students to “Students feel safer having their take tests in the personal items locked inside instead center at one time of keeping them in their car,” Ellis said. The center currently has a total CHRISSY PICKETT of 64 lockers. News Writing Student The addition of 24 lockers will give them 88 lockers total. By December the long line of students The projected date for the new waiting to take tests in the Testing lockers to be available is Dec. 1. Center could be a thing of the past. “The new lockers will be located The Testing Center is anticipating the next to the existing lockers along the arrival of 24 new lockers available to wall entering the Testing Center,” students using the center. Ellis said. Most of the time, the reason for the The lockers will be free to use. long wait at the Testing Center is due to Ellis said students will still need to waiting for a locker, said Jim Ellis, Test- get coins from the staff in the Testing ing and Assessment Services director. Center for the lockers. Students put all their personal be- He said the lockers are only for Robert Bolton/Pioneer longings in lockers because they are students to lock up their belongings Sarah Swanson, business major, removes her back pack from one of the lockers not allowed to bring them into the while using the Testing Center. located just outside the Testing Center in the Main building. The Testing Center Testing Center. Each morning the lockers are will be receiving 24 new lockers allowing more students to take tests at one time, while storing their belongings securely. Ellis said many students take their checked and any items left behind tests before, after or between classes and are removed. have no other place to put their personal The busiest times in the Testing items while in the Testing Center, and Center are during mid-terms and finals It’s the responsibility of the staff to keep the students the lockers provide a safe location for weeks. safe and make sure there is no cheating while in the the students to store their things. With the expansion of the number of Testing Center.” “It’s the responsibility of the staff to lockers at the Testing Center this winter, “ im llis —J E keep the students safe and make sure Ellis said, he hopes students will find Director of Testing and Assesment Services there is no cheating while in the Testing shorter lines when they come to take Center,” Ellis said. a testing during finals week. Initiative helps keep students in college

MARY MCATEE in school, graduate, drop out, According to the September News Writing Student or transfer. 2011 data on the Achieving the Students tell me ‘I hate it, but it helped Harvey said OCCC focused Dream website, 63 percent of me.’” Student success rates in com- on five key areas that research students applied for financial —Stu Harvey munity colleges are low, and data has indicated are related aid, up from 59 percent last “ Director of Planning and research OCCC is no exception. to student success. year. The college wants to change These focal points resulted in Harvey said research shows that, said Stu Harvey, director redesigning the developmental that students who receive fi- also shown a positive trend in University of Tulsa. of planning and research. math courses, increasing the nancial aid are more likely to retention rates. At the end of the speech, Harvey spoke with a group amount of financial aid award- stay in college than those who “Students tell me ‘I hate it, students asked questions and of journalism students about ed, making gateway courses did not. but it helped me,’” Harvey said. weighed in on some of the Achieving the Dream, a na- more engaging, creating a new The data also shows that stu- Harvey started working at changes OCCC has made tional initiative to keep stu- academic advisement system, dents enrolled in the Success in OCCC seven years ago, and since the Achieving the Dream dents in college until they and creating an online orienta- College and Life course had a said working with OCCC initiative began. graduate. tion course for online students. 65.5 percent retention rate, as and Achieving the Dream has Harvey said OCCC will con- Community colleges have Since Achieving the Dream opposed to 36.8 percent for opened his eyes to the value of tinue working on these goals, made a five-year commitment was adopted, more students students who were not enrolled community college. even after the grant funding to improve student success have succeeded in develop- in the course. “I would say I had been an ends. rates. mental and gateway courses, Although started before educational snob,” Harvey said For more information on Schools designate certain applied for financial aid, and OCCC adopted Achieving about his view on education Achieving the Dream visit groups of students they track visited their advisers, Harvey the Dream, the Success in before working for the college. www.occc.edu/achievingthe to see if the students remain said. College and Life courses have Harvey is a graduate of the dream. 6 • OCTOBER 21, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER

OCCC CARNIVAL JUST ONE OF MANY SAFE OPTIONS Halloween is for kids PRISCILLA COLLEY Staff Writer This is a good opportunity for [email protected] kids to be in a safe environment yet still have a lot of fun.” Haunted houses, creepy “ —Amy Reynolds conservatories, and trick-or- Student Life Program Coordinator treating, oh my! According to the National Safety Council, parents preparing children for Oct. 31 are encouraged to instruct them on safety procedures. Those still worried about the risks of trick or treating do have options. One such option will be held on OCCC’s campus. The OCCC Halloween carnival is Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the general dining area of the Main Building. There are 18 different student organizations sponsor- ing this event and it is open to the public, said Amy Reynolds, program coordinator for Student Life. The cost per person is one canned good. All cans will be donated to the Regional Food Bank, Reynolds said. “This is a good opportunity for kids to be in a safe environment yet still have a lot of Safe Halloween Tips fun,” she said. Jillian Lindblad, Student Life programs coordinator, said there were plenty of activities for children and adults. The best safety tips follow the acronym “There’s face painting, bowling, a DJ and dance floor, all sorts of opportunities to win S-A-F-E H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N : games and prizes, and tons of candy,” she said. “We encourage everyone to come in costume, as long as it’s G-Rated.” Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be Outside of campus many local churches and community centers offer other safe al- short, soft, and flexible. ternatives. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a OCCC student Hannah Harris plans on visiting a haunted house. trusted adult. “Not a set up one but an old house that has rumors of actually being haunted,” she said. The Orr Family Farm at 14400 S. Western is another popular destination. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers They have family friendly activities ranging from hayrides and pumpkin patches, to a see you. corn maze.To find detailed information on activities and attractions at Orr Family Farm visit www.orrfamilyfarm.com. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before Ghoulish Halloween fun isn’t only for children, there are plenty of events for the post- eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. grade school crowd. Bricktown hosts many Halloween festivities. The multiple haunted houses and various Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see museum exhibits offer special Halloween attractions. and others see you. Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before Citywide Haunts bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.

• Halloween Costume Contest and Cult-Classic Movie, Remington Park Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks Racing & Casino, Oct. 29 wherever possible.

• Museum of Osteology’s Halloween Bash, 10301 South Sunnylane Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing deco- Rd., Oct. 31 rative contact lenses.

• Bricktown Haunted Warehouse, Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road fac- Oct. 10 – Oct. 31 ing traffic to stay safe.

• Ultimate Terrors Haunted House, Crossroads Mall, Oct. 10 – Oct. 31 Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. • Gazette’s Halloween Parade, Downtown Oklahoma City, Oct. 29 Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade • Haunt the Zoo, Oklahoma City Zoo, Oct. 26 – Oct. 31 treats unless you know the cook well.

• Fall Season at the Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western, Oct. 10 – Oct. 31 Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside. • Frightfest – The Curse of Madame Divine, Frontier City Theme Park, Oct. 10 – Oct. 30 Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes. • Haunt the River, Oklahoma River Cruises, Oct. 14 – Oct. 29 www.cdc.gov. PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OCTOBER 21, 2011 • 7

MOVEMENT SPREADS ACROSS THE NATION TO OKC Occupy Wall Street movement close to home

MIKE WORMLEY voices and freedom of speech. Community Writer I have been so worried about the new generation’s “I would compare it to the hippies [email protected] apathy toward everything that I’m glad that they are from the 1960s. People only think of using their voices and freedom of speech.” the hippies as being antiwar, but they fought for the three ‘E’s: economics, Student reactions to the Occupy “ —Mary Newcome Hatch Wall Street movement have been Pre-Law and Business Major equality and employment. mixed. While many were unaware of “They fought, and, yes, we won. This the protests in New York and around is sort of an extension of that from the the country, OCCC’s students varied around the country. that have experienced other great pro- ’60s, and they brought it to this newer dramatically on their response. Nakeesa Overby, political science tests. Mary Newcome Hatch, pre-law form.” Some students said they are upset major, said, in general, she supports and business major, is one such student. However mixed the reactions are, un- with the perceived inconsistencies in the “Occupy” movement. “‘Occupy’ is about the younger gen- til the protests end Americans will have actions taken. “I think it’s a great thing,” Overby said. eration being involved finally,” Hatch a new definition for the word “occupy.” “First of all, it seems like an anarchist “We’re exercising our right as a de- said. For more information on the Occupy movement,” Caleb Strong, political sci- mocracy and actually standing up for “I have been so worried about the new Wall Street movement and news, visit ence major, said. something for once.” generation’s apathy toward everything their website at www.occupywallstreet. “I know that the Occupy Oklahoma There are some older OCCC students that I’m glad that they are using their org. movement is in Kerr McGee Park, a park given to the city by a corporation, so its kind of ironic how a movement that’s going against corporate greed is at Your thoughts: Occupy Wall Street movement a spot given to them by a corporation.” Some people, like Eddy Rackley, management information systems ma- jor, said they like the motives behind “I wish there were better ways to the movement, but not necessarily the solve things like that, but I think methods. its necessary for us to make a stand “I wish there were better ways to and let people know how we feel solve things like that, but I think its about things.” necessary for us to make a stand and let —Eddy Rackley people know how we feel about things,” Management Information Systems Rackley said. Morgan Miller, political science ma- jor, represents a section of the student body that is generally supportive but still hesitant. “I think it’s a very interesting move- “We’re exercising our right as a ment,” Miller said. democracy and actually standing “I’m glad to see that a large group of up for something for once.” people are voicing their opinion pub- —Nakeesa Overby licly for something they are frustrated Political Science with. “I think it lacks a little bit of direc- tion, but it could turn into something “I think it’s a very interesting very major and I’m very interested to movement,” Miller said. “I’m glad to see how it turns out.” see that a large group of people are Occupy Wall Street began when a voicing their opinion publicly for number of protesters gathered Sept. 17 something they are frustrated with.” in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, three —Morgan Miller blocks from Wall Street. Political Science At the time, their goal was unclear but for just over a month there has been a “I know that the Occupy constant presence by these people dem- Oklahoma movement is in Kerr onstrating that they “are the 99 percent.” McGee Park, a park given to the Protestors define this 99 percent as city by a corporation, so its kind of everyone not part of the wealthiest one ironic how a movement that’s going percent of Americans. against corporate greed is at a spot Because of the universality of that given to them by a corporation.” message; many protests bearing “Oc- —Caleb Strong Photos by Mike Wormley/Pioneer cupy” in their names, in support of Political Science Occupy Wall Street, have sprung up 8 • OCTOBER 21, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER SPORTS UPCOMING INTRAMURALS EVENTS For the title Aug. 23 - Oct. 19: Registration for O-Trip 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament takes place Oct. 28 For more information, call the Wellness Center at 405-682- 1611, ext. 7310.

Oct. 28 - 30: Chesapeake Swim Club Halloween Invita- tional Swim Meet. For more in- formation, contact Jennifer Ball at 405-682-1611, ext. 7305.

Nov. 12: Westmoore High School Jaguar Invitational Swim Meet. For more informa- tion, call the Wellness Center at 405-682-1611, ext. 7310.

Nov. 18 - 20: Extreme Aquatic team EAT Turkey Swim Meet. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 405-682- 1611, ext. 7310.

Dec. 2: Edmond/Altus Dual Swim Meet. For more informa- tion, call the Wellness Center at 405-682-1611, ext. 7310. Emily Schorr/Pioneer That Team Over There, pictured in pink, against the Smash Brothers (in red). Quarterback for the Smash Dec. 3: Joe Stocker Invitational Brothers, Victor Quezada (number 7), looks for an open teammate down the field. That Team Over There would Swim Meet. For more informa- go on to win the flag football title. tion, call the Wellness Center at SPORTS | Aquatic aerobics program a change from the norm 405-682-1611, ext. 7310.

Dec. 9: Edmond/Norman Dual Soak up the fun with Aqua Zumba Swim Meet. For more informa- tion, call the Wellness Center at MATHEW WISSON calories, the Aqua Zumba class gives To sign up, visit the Aquatic Center 405-682-1611, ext. 7310. News Writing Student a whole new meaning to feeling the and receive an aerobics punch card burn. and wrist band to participate in an Dancing in a swimming pool is just A typical class is an intense aero- Aqua Zumba class. All event news is due as much fun as rocking on the dance bics course in the pool, where stu- The price for a three-day pass is $35 Monday by 5 p.m. for floor and the swim-dancers unknow- dents will use dance moves to burn and a two-day workout pass is $25. inclusion in ingly get an intense workout, said those calories. Students can get additional infor- the next issue. Email James Hensley, aquatics and safety The act of doing it in the water mation at the Aquatic Center or in [email protected]. training specialist. gives much better resistance to work the Recreation and Fitness Depart- Offered in the campus aquatic cen- against, said Sandy Price, Zumba in- ment, or by calling 405-682-1611, ter, Aqua Zumba is a type of aerobic structor. ext. 7442. exercise that stems from the original But exercising in water is easier on Latin-style dancing form of Zumba. the muscles and joints. This is mak- Aqua Zumba, however, takes those ing Aqua Zumba popular because principles and throws the dancers in you get an even more intense work- the water, giving them a type of car- out than regular Zumba, while danc- dio experience that many probably ing to the regular salsa type music, haven’t encountered before. Price said. “It is one of those classes that ev- For those who want entertainment eryone comes out looking like they as a component of their exercise, had a great time,” Hensley said. Aqua Zumba is a good option. The average person can use any- Students are getting a complete where from 400 to 900 calories in a workout while having an immensely 45-minute Aqua Zumba class, ac- good time, Price said. cording to Zumba.com. Classes are every Tuesday and Considering the average on either Thursday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. every a treadmill or bike is around 350 week until the end of the semester. PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OCTOBER 21, 2011 • 9 Piano: OCCC president hopes Steinway attracts music students

Continued from page 1 it opens. “We want to have our piano students to be We have a world-class theater; able to play it and have it for performances,” we have the best piano in he said. the world to play on.” Sechrist said Oklahoma City businessman “ —Paul Sechrist Edward Krei came into Edmond Music with College President an idea of helping students with music instru- ments. After discussion with Edmond Music owner Mike Gilliam, Gilliam referred Krei to you sit down and play until you find the one Sechrist. In the meeting, Sechrist talked about you like the best.” OCCC students, dreams for the new Perform- Staton said he played a variety of different ing Arts Theater and the college’s mission kinds of music on the piano to see which one statement. exhibited the qualities he was looking for. “Community college students should have “I played some things to show the power of the same access to the same equipment as the bass, some things to show the clarity of the university students,” Sechrist said, “whether treble,” he said. “[And] some things to be able it’s science lab equipment or music equipment. to play a large range of dynamics so we would That’s why we are building a theater. (Students) have something that would be very loud and should have a theater. powerful that would carry the entire room.” “Just because you choose a community col- Staton said the new Steinway is the top-of- lege doesn’t mean you get short changed at all. the-line in terms of quality musical equipment. You should be playing the best instruments in “It’s as good as it gets,” he said. the world.” Sechrist said he agrees with Staton about the Krei said he believes in the power of Sechrist’s quality of the piano. Sechrist, who plays and message. Krei went to college on a music schol- owns a piano, joked about being eager to have arship at the University of Mississippi where the opportunity to play the new Steinway. he played in band and met his wife. Krei said “I can’t wait. I hope [Staton] will let me play he attributes the quality of his education to his it now and again,” Sechrist said. success in life. C.C Simon, music major, said she is equally “I believe if kids, no matter what the age as excited for the new piano. group, could be exposed to music it would “The fact that someone donated to the music greatly enhance their education,” he said. program just shows how far the music pro- Sechrist said, since OCCC had the opportu- gram is going,” Simon said. “With the piano, nity to select the piano, Sechrist asked music it means more learning and more experience Professor Ron Staton to travel to the Steinway for [students].” Piano factory to select the piano. Sechrist said he believes the new Steinway and Staton described the selection of the Steinway the new Performing Arts Theater will attract as an “awesome experience.” future music majors to the college. “What you do is you go to the factory and “We have a world-class theater; we have the you select which one you want, because pianos best piano in the world to play on,” he said. “This play differently. They are not all the same,” will attract more music majors to our school Staton said. and give them the opportunity to not feel like “You go into the selection room, and they choosing to come here as a music major will have a room full of concert grand pianos and diminish your experience.” 10 • OCTOBER 21, 2011 PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER CAMPUS COMMUNITY CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

Brown Bag: Healthy Living Student Life will be sponsoring a workshop addressing healthy choices in life at noon on Monday, Oct. 24 in CU 1. For more information contact Student Life at 405-682-1611, ext. 7523 or visit www.occc.edu/StudentLife.

Recognizing Rhetoric The Communications Lab will be hosting a workshop over rhetoric and the rhetorical triangle at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24 in CU 2. For more information contact Nick Webb, Communications Lab Assistant, at 405- 682-1611, ext. 7678, at [email protected], or visit www.occc.edu/comlab/Workshops.html.

Skype videoconference with Russia OCCC Students will have the opportunity to speak with their counterparts from Ulyanovsk State University in Russia. The conversation will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in CU3. All students are welcome to attend. For more information contact Germain Pichop, the Multicultural Students Business Club sponsor at 405-682-1611, ext. 7285.

Brown Bag: Identity Theft Student Life will be hosting a workshop ad- dressing the dangers of identity theft at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in CU 1. For more in- Mike Wormley/Pioneer formation contact Student Life at 405-682-1611, African storyteller Al Bostick entertains and teaches as he tells stories for Arts and Humanities Week. ext. 7523 or visit www.occc.edu/StudentLife. Bostic used a number of African instruments to musically illustrate his stories. Kappa Betta Delta Induction Kappa Betta Delta Honor Society will hold COMMUNITY | Al Bostick shared stories that contained life lessons its Fall 2011 Induction Ceremony at 6:30 on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the general dining area. All African storyteller visits OCCC KBD members and OCCC students are invited to attend. For more information contact Michael Southerland, publicity officer, at 405-626-1452. MIKE WORMLEY a fable about a mosquito, a song, the basket, the three crabs ... pulled Community Writer and a series of anecdotes about his him right down into the basket. She Spring 2012 Tuition Waivers [email protected] grandmother’s lessons to him. said, ‘that’s like people. Never align Tuition Fee Waiver applications for the Spring One such anecdote was about yourself with crabs,’” he said. 2012 semester are now available in the Finan- The spotlights in OCCC’s Gen- a time when his grandmother These kinds of personal lessons cial Aid Office. Completed applications must be eral Dining Area fell on Al Bostick, asked him to get some live crabs saturated the stories he told and submitted before 5 p.m. on Nov. 20. For more African storyteller Oct. 12 as part for gumbo. brought nostalgia to some members information, call Student Financial Support of the Arts and Humanities Week. She told him to put the crabs of the audience. Services at 405-682-7525. While much of the usual hustle in a basket and watch them. He “I thought [the stories] were and bustle of the lunch hour re- described how she said, “They all great,” said Sheila Farley, biology Halloween Carnival mained, students, faculty and staff want out so they will all shift to one major. “Actually, 25 years ago, my Officers from various OCCC student orga- nizations with the direction of Student Life will members paused for the hour to side,” and they did. As he watched, mom used to take me to the library, be hosting a safe Halloween environment for be enthralled by Bostick’s energetic one of the crabs was climbing on where he would tell stories, so it children from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. show. the backs of the others. kind of made me feel like a kid 28 in the GDA. For more information contact He brought to the stage with him “He crawled up the side of each again.” Student Life at 405-682-1611, ext. 7523. a collection of West African instru- crab and, when he got to the edge of Marissa Steinhofer, visual arts ments and stories from that region, the basket, he got his pincher over major, described how his stories All Highlights are due Monday by 5 p.m. but sprinkled into his presentation and he got the other pincher over, could be applied to parenting. for inclusion in the next issue. moments from his own life, and and he started to pull himself out “I loved the storytelling,” Stein- Highlight forms can be picked up in tying everything together with a of the basket,” Bostick said. hofer said. “It was very humorous the Pioneer office, located in 1F2 of the theme of learning. “(Grandmother) said, ‘don’t and it brought good life lessons you AH building, just inside Entry 2. To illustrate the theme, he shared worry, watch what happens.’ As could pass on to your kids and they a story from Langston Hughes, soon has (the crab) got to the edge of could pass on to their kids.” PIONEER | OCCC.EDU/PIONEER OCTOBER 21, 2011 • 11 CLASSIFIEDS TODAY’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE Pioneer classified advertising is free to all enrolled OCCC students and employees for RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED any personal classified ad. Researchers at OU Health Science Center need Ad applications must be healthy volunteers ages 18 to 30, who have a submitted with IDs supplied parent with, or without a history of an alcohol or drug by 5 p.m. Mondays prior to the publication date. For more problem. Qualified participants will be information, call the Ad Manager compensated for their time. at 405-682-1611, ext. 7674, Call (405) 456-4303 to learn more about or e-mail [email protected]. the study and to see if you qualify.

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7 OUT OF 10 TOP-PAYING JOBS STRAIGHT OUT OF COLLEGE ARE IN ENGINEERING Engineers earn top dollar

MARY MCATEE News Writing Student

Even though people with engineering degrees earn high salaries right out of col- lege, the number of students graduating from OCCC as pre-engineering majors makes up only 3 to 4 percent of the total graduating class. Last year, 41 people gradu- ated with pre-engineering associate degrees, said Greg Holland, head of the Engineer- ing Department. OCCC’s total graduating class was more than 1200, ac- cording to the OCCC Board of Regents website. A recent survey by the Na- tional Association of Colleges and Employers revealed seven of the 10 top-paying jobs for bachelor’s degree graduates are in engineering. Chemical engineering was at the top of the list, followed by computer science, then Courtesy Mary Mcatee mechanical engineering, and Greg Holland poses with a Clear Banshee Robot. Holland electrical engineering. The plans on hosting robot-building contests for high school students average starting salary for a to help recruit engineering students. chemical engineer with a bach- elor’s degree is almost $67,000, according to the survey. With industrial engineering, you can go A couple of OCCC engineer- into different areas.” ing students said the salary —Bobby Ray Williams never really affected their de- “ OCCC Engineering Student cision to choose engineering. Bobby Ray Williams, who plans to go into industrial engineering is because they for a smooth transfer to a four- Top-Paid Majors for 2010-11 engineering, said he chose his are scared of taking the math year university. field for its versatility. classes. The degree sheets for the Bachelor’s Degree Graduates “With industrial engineer- “The math proves more chal- most common destination Chemical engineering $66,886 ing, you can go into different lenging than most people are university are listed on the Computer science $63,017 areas,” he said. willing to undertake,” he said. engineering website and avail- Both of Williams’ parents Holland said he hopes to able in the engineering lab to Mechanical engineering $60,739 are engineers. recruit more majors to OCCC’s ensure students can prepare James Macdonald said he pre-engineering program by themselves for the next stage Electrical & communications engineering $60,646 chose engineering because he hosting robot-building con- of their education. was good at math, so it was tests for high school students. Out of last year’s class, about Computer engineering $60,112 either engineering or account- “It’s a team building exer- 70 percent of the pre-engineer- Industrial/manufacturing engineering $58,549 ing. Macdonald pointed out cise,” he said. ing graduates transferred to how different students can see Holland said the contest he the University of Oklahoma, Systems engineering $57,497 the same problem differently. has in mind would be cheaper Holland said. Engineering technology $57,176 “I’m a mechanical engineer, than many of the more well For more information about so I see the cogs and gears,” he known types of robot contests, the college’s pre-engineering Information sciences & systems $56,868 said. “Electrical engineers see such as BattleBots. program, contact Holland the electrons.” The department makes sure at [email protected] or by Business systems networking $56,808 Holland said the most likely its students know what classes phone at 405-682-1611 ext. reason students don’t pursue to take to prepare themselves 7163. www.naceweb.org