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Courtesy of University Relations Paige Fischer, director of Tim Atakora, Northwestern recruitment. sophomore Biology major, said coming back to his dorm room and sleeping after a long day of classes is what makes him 5 happy. Questions Courtesy of University Relations Enrollment numbers rose 4 percent this fall, thanks in a large part to 431 first-time freshmen. If you’d like to be the Smile of Fischer “loves” the Week, please send in a photo of you smiling and a short de- recruitment role scription of why you’re smiling How long have you to [email protected]! Fall enrollment numbers been the director of 1 recruitment? “I have been the Director of INSIDE increased by 4 percent Recruitment since January of 2014.” Spurred by growth in its a college degree is critical to long- enrollment increased 4.5 percent to News freshman class and enrollment at term career success. Second, the 1,440 students. A larger enrollment, What is your favorite all three of its campus locations, combination of strong academic plus completed renovations at two part about interacting • Computer science enrollment for the fall semester programs, buoyed by quality teaching dormitories, has led to a larger 2 with potential receives upgrades. at Northwestern Oklahoma State and our affordability continue to make number of students residing in students? University is at its highest level Northwestern a compelling choice in student housing. “I love hearing about potential Page 2 since 2013. higher education.” Northwestern campus locations students’ goals and helping them In preliminary enrollment The number of first-time in Woodward and Enid experienced align the steps they will need to take information presented to the freshmen at the University jumped double-digit gains. to attain them. It is fun to meet all Editorial Oklahoma State Regents for Higher 12.2 percent this fall with 431 Enrollment in Woodward the different personalities and find Education, Northwestern reported newcomers enrolled. surged 16.7 percent to 286 students, common interests! There is no • Students disrespect headcount enrollment of 2,220 “Growing enrollment in new compared with last year’s count better feeling than seeing students students, an increase of 4 percent freshmen was a priority during the of 245.The increase was similar in you have recruited attend NWOSU Coronado Cafateria. over last year’s count of 2,135. past year,” Cunningham said. “It was a Enid with 243 students enrolled, an and succeed.” Page 4 “This year’s enrollment report university-wide effort beginning with increase of 13.6 percent over last delivers two positive messages,” our recruitment staff and including fall’s enrollment of 214. What are your said Dr. Janet Cunningham, the active participation of faculty Northwestern also saw growth favorite qualities Feature university president. “First, and general staff. I am proud of their in concurrent enrollment and in 3 about Northwestern students and their families continue efforts, and it clearly paid dividends.” online classes, but did experience a that you promote to potential to strongly believe that earning At the main campus in Alva, dip in enrollment at outreach sites. students? • Student collects “Potential students are not going century old glass- to find a better “bang for their ware. buck” than Northwestern. We Page 6 are able to provide high quality Walker shares wild side education at an affordable price in professional mathematics “I love Dr. Walker,” she said. in a place where community is so By SELENA ESTRADA education, from Oklahoma State “She made things easy to important. “Home,” “family,” and Entertainment Student Reporter University. understand and fun. Classes “opportunity” are words that come • Ranger Royalty Walker’s humorous and were never boring, and she to my mind.” candidates unveiled. In the summer, Dena caring personality can be seen never made it feel like a Walker refuses to do math. miles away. She is loved by lecture.” Dakota Buckhaults What has been your Instead, she puts on her khaki many of her students, but also said. favorite memory Page 8 pants and gives tours around by people she has never taught To one’s surprise, Walker’s 4 while out on the road Alabaster Caverns State Park. before. Yesenia Buckhaults is a passion is people. “I like to help recruiting? Yes, this Northwestern 2015 Northwestern graduate and college students achieve their “My favorite memory was running Sports mathematics professor cleans is currently teaching intermediate dream as well as help them into my kindergarten teacher bathrooms, campsites and gives Algebra at Northwestern. become responsible adults,” randomly. I had not seen her since • Porter to miss base- tours as her summer job. Buckhaults said she was Walker said. the last day of kindergarten when ball season due to The 34-year-old, Pawnee Walker’s student for one year, but Whether you’re in one I was 6 years old, and we were native is better known as Dr. Walker was always there to help of her classes or not, you can able to catch up on all the years in injury. Page 9 Walker or Doc Walk, as most her in whatever she needed. always find a friend in Walker. between. I had my nametag on, but of her students call her. Walker “Dr. Walker is an awesome Yesenia Buckhaults said she felt I still recognized her!” teaches freshman-sophomore person, she’s funny, she’s a very comfortable going to Walker level math classes, as well as positive, a great mentor and for anything. Walker wasn’t What is your favorite MISSION STATEMENT geometry and geometry for supporter for me,” Buckhaults her advisor at any time, but she restaurant to eat at Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality elementary teachers. said. “Walker is a humorous, fun, always gave her good advice 5 while on the road? educational and cultural oppor- Walker graduated from kind-hearted person who is easy and helped her with anything. “It’s a toss-up between Qdoba and tunities to learners with diverse Northwestern with a bachelor’s to get along with. Being around Now that Buckhaults is a Texas Roadhouse! If I have time needs by cultivating ethical degree in mathematics her is never a dull. teacher herself, she said Walker in between visits, I will camp out at leadership, critical thinking, and education, got her masters Dakota Buckhaults, a 2016 is always there to help her with Texas Roadhouse with my laptop fiscal responsibility. in secondary administration graduate of Northwestern with a and hot rolls.” and later got her doctorate degree in mathematics education. Continued on page 7 ~Nick Villalobos NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 2 September 15, 2016 News Athletes Division receives money sponsor tor of computer science. By JORDAN McLEMORE The department has also been on campus Staff Reporter attending a state wide contest at the University of Tulsa each year registration This semester, the computer for the past three years. science department has a number Last year, one of the students, By KATEY LACKEY of changes coming, including Bruno Miguel, won the overall Staff Reporter an expansion of the department contest, and others have won in and improvements to the robot- the specialty categories. ics club. They are already preparing The presidential election “We will be converting for next spring’s contest. The is Nov. 8, and the Northwest- Shockley Hall room 116 over the game programing team is com- ern softball team is offering a course of this next semester into posed of freshmen through senior chance to get registered. a specialized computer and robot- level students along with some The softball team will be ics lab, to be able to start mak- students from the music depart- at the student center from 9 ing some classes in the spring,” ment and mass communication a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednes- said Dr. Tim Maharry, professor department. day helping students get regis- of mathematics and chair of the “We are happy to see that our tered to vote up until Oct. 12. mathematics and computer sci- efforts are being noticed,” Miguel Audrey Estes, a junior ence department. “This is through said. “We had worked really hard majoring in biology, said a lot two generous donations totaling last semester to be highly awarded of the students turning down $125, 000,” at the Tulsa Heartlands expo, and Photo by Jordan McLemore the opportunity to register are The numbers for the depart- to know that people see our poten- Shockley Hall houses the computer science department. just out of state, which makes ment are up, which means that tial is very gratifying.” it difficult to get them regis- professors have had to start to “The donations and upcoming time, there have been some schedule against some other tered. increasing the number of positions upgrades will take us to another game programing classes being bigger schools,” Vaverka said. For out of state students, available for students in begin- level, not only that, it will help added for the past few semesters “In the end, the companies that they can register online using ning level classes, and the depart- us to create outstanding concepts now. own these games will have some a link that the softball team ment has had to add additional for the upcoming competitions,” “We have students that form of major tournament that will provide. They can fill out sessions next semester to handle Miguel said. “It also opens doors compete in team based game- only college level students can the information online then the growing numbers. for us to learn and study even play against other schools across compete in, and the top teams print it out and send it into “There is a lot of growth and more about the latest technolo- the nation,” said Evan Vaverka, that win will get a scholarship or their county voting office. new opportunities through donors gies, and to get ready for the instructor of computer science. a computer.” If students fill out all their making generous contributions to market. I’m proud to be a part of “League of Legends, Heroes If there is anyone that would information at the student cen- allow us to build specialize labs this team.” of the Storm and Overwatch like to know more about the ter though, the softball team for, computer science in general, Currently the program is in are some of the games that the gaming program, contact Evan will take it to the voting office. game programing and robotic de- the process of adding a gaming students play.” Vaverka at epvaverka@nwosu. “It encourages people to signs,” said Mark Bagley, instruc- program minor, and in the mean- “We are working on a edu. vote,” Estes said, “and actu- ally be a part of their govern- ment.” Charlie Zeilman, head Instructor opens literacy center softball coach, pushed for the athletes to be more involved funding for the technology. cation building for tutoring once Oswald said and connected with their com- By MEGAN GARNETT Christee Jenlink, associate dean of a week. The program is offered Jenlink said the literacy center munity, said Ashlye Pool, the Student Reporter education, was also involved in early from Monday through Wednesday would help both the community and softball student assistant. Pool aspects of the program. throughout the semester from 3:30 the students involved. said the team actually has Beginning this semester, North- Jenlink said, “The Literacy Center p.m. to 4:30 p.m. “The NWOSU Literacy Center about 7 different community western Oklahoma State University’s is a winning combination, in that it as- Each student is assigned to a is an excellent opportunity for our service activities lined up for education department will host an on sists young people who struggle in their teacher candidate in the education teacher candidates and faculty to serve the team to participate in. Pool campus literacy program. ability to be proficient in their reading program. The teacher candidates young people and their families in will be at the student center Jennifer Oswald, instructor of skills. It also provides a real context are typically juniors or seniors who northwest Oklahoma,” Jenlink said. every Wednesday, while the education, created the program. She opportunity for NWOSU teacher can- have completed their basic courses Senior elementary education ma- other team members will cir- was asked if she wanted to use a vacant didates to further develop their teaching and have been admitted into the jor, Rachel Cunningham said, “This culate. room on campus for the new program ability under the tutelage of an expert teacher education program. Oswald experience will be incredibly useful “It helps spread the word and with the opportunity, she decided in the field, Dr. Oswald.” said most of the candidates will start for me as a future educator. Learning and builds citizenship,” Pool to create the program she had always The program offers one-on-one student teaching within the next year. how to assess and diagnose reading said. “I love building the con- wanted. tutoring for local students from pre- She said the interaction would problems will be beneficial for my nections with the community, The literacy center room has a kindergarten through grade 12. Within be helpful to Northwestern’s edu- students and myself.” and working with different fresh coat of paint, tables and chairs the Literacy Center, Northwestern un- cation students, who are currently The program was started this people from the university to and some reading themed décor. Os- dergraduate students who are education required to participate in the program semester and already has a waiting list. get the word out.” wald said she would like to acquire majors will be partnered with children to fulfil their course requirements for Parents who are interested in hav- A driver’s license is the computers, smart boards and smart in need of tutoring. field experience. ing their child participate can contact only thing needed to register board tables as the program continues. Oswald said parents can bring “They get that experience of Oswald through her phone (580)327- at the Student Center. They are currently seeking additional their children to Northwestern’s edu- assigned individualized instruction,” 8451 or email [email protected]. September 15, 2016 NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 3 News Coronado receives Club pushes for growth By SAMANTHA MCGUIRE updates Staff Reporter

By CHRIS AGBOLA Northwestern Oklahoma Assistant Editor State University currently has 151 international students A number of projects took enrolled, which is the largest place in Coronado Hall this international class in all of summer while students were Northwestern’s history. away on summer break. Yet only a fraction of Steven Valencia, associ- these students are part of ate vice president of university the International Student relations, said the decision to Association. make renovations to the dormi- The ISA is a club on campus tories was agreed upon by the that is open to all students. administrative body a couple The ISA’s focus is to help of years ago. educate Northwestern’s campus We actually started with and community about all the Fryer Hall because it was the different cultures represented smallest of the university halls, on campus. Photo Provided and it was a successful project. The ISA has been active International students gathered together for a meeting. So, we shifted our attention to since 2000. The ISA has Coronado Hall during the sum- meetings the third Tuesday student scholarships as well The main thing Clark and the community loves it!” mer, Valencia said. of each month. For students as give all students a taste expected was for Oklahoma Although the ISA is “It took about two and a interested the meeting this of something different on to look a lot different from targeted toward international half months for the renovations month, they can attend the campus,” Cook said Australia, but he said it doesn’t. students all students are to be made,” Valencia said. meeting on Sept. 20. One of the main goals of Although Clark has adjusted welcome to join. The main changes were International academic the ISA is to help international well to America he said he Cook said, “We have replacing the showers with advisor, Rebecca Cook said, students get accustomed to the misses home, his family, his students that are not considered new ones on all Coronado “During the meetings we campus. friends and how easy it was international, but were born/ floors, and the introduction of explore ideas on how to get “We would love to show the living in his own country. raised in a country other than new heating and cooling units, ISA more involved on campus, international students that we Another international the U.S. We also have some Valencia said. as well as explore different welcome their various cultures student followed in her American students who have In addition, the fourth cultural events that we can put to Northwestern by having more dad’s footsteps to come to expressed interest in joining floor had an entire furniture on.” general student involvement,” Northwestern. and we have welcomed them change made to it as well. One of the events that ISA Cook said. This student is Ana Gabriela with open arms.” Eventually, the other puts on annually is the Festival Hayden Clark, an Parra, a junior from Venezuela. For more information floors may have their furniture of Cultures, which is in the international student from Parra said the one thing about about the International Student changed too, Valencia said. spring semester. The ISA is Australia, has taken the changes coming to Northwestern that Association, students can The residents of Coronado currently looking into holding in stride. Clark is a business made her nervous was making contact Rebecca Cook. Her Hall gave positive feedback more events throughout the major that came to Northwestern friends. email is [email protected], about the changes, Valencia course of the academic year. to play football. He said as Parra is a member of the and her phone number is (580) said. “We are working on some far as customs go in America ISA. “[ISA has] been great,” 327-8435. Students can also To maintain these chang- events that can assist the ISA compared to Australia there are Parra said. “Every year we visit her office located in the es, students should keep the in fundraising for international only minor differences. organize the Festival of Cultures Fine Arts building Rm. 208. dorms as though it was their personal property. Northwest- ern has some of the lowest housing fees in the country. In Northwestern hosts pageant effect, damages to the dorms will cause an increment in the Fifteen women representing talent show on Sept. 29, the Bockelman, Laverne; Jozlyn $10 total with the purchase of amount students have to pay, high schools in Oklahoma and pageant itself on Sept. 30, and Kizer, Mooreland; Ryli Pow- a Homecoming button. Buttons Valencia said. Kansas were on the Northwest- Northwestern’s homecoming ell, Ringwood; Haley Gregory, will be available at the door on For more information on ern Oklahoma State University parade on Saturday, Oct. 1. Sharon-Mutual; Lexi Shafer, Talent Show night. Both events the dorm renovations, students campus Sept. 11 for an orienta- Dr. Janet Cunningham, pres- Shattuck; Emily Rugg, South will be held in Herod Hall Au- can contact Kaylyn Hansen, tion session in preparation for ident, welcomed the contestants Barber; Alanna Nacion, Timber- ditorium. director of student housing. the 65th annual Miss Cinder- to campus. lake; Silvia Vargas, Waynoka; Tiffany George, Enid ad- Students can email her at kl- ella Pageant held as part of the The 2016 contestants and and Grace Meinders, Woodward. ministrative assistant, (580) [email protected] or call her school’s homecoming celebra- schools they represent are: Kim- Admission to either Miss 213-3101, will be the button at (580) 327-8418. Students tion. berly Stuck, Alva; Baylie Hyde, Cinderella Talent Show on Sept. sales representative for the Enid can also visit her in her office Contestants and their spon- Burlington; Haven Davis, Cher- 29, or the Miss Cinderella Pag- campus, while Milissa Sturgill, located in the Fine Arts build- sors met with the pageant com- okee; Katlyn Morgan, Chisholm; eant on Friday Sept. 30, is $10 Woodward campus coordinator, ing Rm. 131. mittee to review all requirements McKenzie Logan, Cimarron; Sa- each night for adults and $5 for may be contacted for buttons in and rules associated with the mantha Greer, Freedom; Haleigh students with a student ID or Woodward at (580) 254-2503. PAGE 4 NORTHWESTERN NEWS September 15, 2016 Editorial The Way We See It Café disrespected by students At only the four week mark of Also, the lack of cleanliness the semester, recurring issues in the drives up the cost for Chartwells cafeteria, such as trash, plates and to keep the place clean as well. cups being left behind by careless, Then as a result of the wasted irresponsible and childish students, food, Craddock said if that issue has caused havoc for the Chart- continues to occur in an excessive wells food service director and his amount, the price of meal plans employees. will likely go up. Charles Craddock, Chartwells When it comes to solutions director, just arrived in his posi- for the childish acts by the stu- tion this semester, and already he dents, Craddock asked, “Is it and his 25 employees (made up because I don’t have more trash of 14 full time staff and 11 part cans available? Is it because time and/or temporary staff) have when you drop or spill some- experienced issues similar to that thing, you are embarrassed to of high school student’s. come tell me?” Then, he added According to Craddock, that he invites the students to groups of students, whether they come up with solutions and pres- Photo by Kat Ball be athletes or just regular students, It’s the leaving behind of trash, dishes and gum on, and under, the tables by students in the cafeteria that has ent them to him. have continued to disrespect the Chartwells food service director, Charles Craddock irritated and searching for solutions. As far as the chewing gum food establishment in more ways issue comes though, Craddock than one. “We see a lot of gum on prepared and the average serving sound like a lot, but you have to re- students, is that of leaving spilled just said that issue is high school, the tables and floors,” Craddock size per individual. member we’re in Alva and I buy in drinks and food on the floors. and he had no clue on how to said. “We also see the issues of Of the food wasted, Craddock the mass,” Craddock said. When “Accidents happen, I know solve that one, except for maybe the trash, cups and plates being said the item that is thrown away the a student loads up their plate with that,” Craddock said. “Sometimes banning gum from the cafeteria left behind as well, but the worst most is the meat. “Chicken, beef, a lot of food, they are really load- you’re on your way back to the all together, which in that case I would say is the wasted food.” pork, whatever it may be, it’s being ing it up with dollar signs as each conveyer belt and a piece of food, will indeed be high school for On average, around 400 peo- wasted and in large amounts too,” item on that plate has a physical or your drink drops on the floor or sure. ple eat dinner in the cafeteria, he said. “I understand if someone and hypothetical price tag on it. spills. But, instead of not thinking “All in all, every issue is which results in nearly 200 more takes a serving and doesn’t like it, Craddock said, he views the anything of it, let one of the workers manageable,” Craddock said. “It meals a day. Of that amount, Crad- that’s fine, but when I see four pork whole situation of wasted food in know so they can clean it up.” would be a lot easier if we had dock said the amount of waste is chops on a plate coming back on the a “you take it, you eat it” type of As a result of the cleanliness everyone’s cooperation though, at 17 percent so far this semester. conveyer belt, for example, I don’t manner. issues caused by the students, Crad- whether that means the students That percent is figured upon the see an excuse for that.” Another issue that Craddock dock said the employees are forced taking their plates and cups back amount of people coming to caf- As of Sept. 9, the cost of pork said the cafeteria faces because to work a little harder during each to the conveyer or just cleaning eteria to eat, the amount of food chops sat at $1.04. “It may not of irresponsible and careless meal cleaning up, as well as after. up after themselves.” What college has taught me like something about you, doesn’t you will stumble upon people that ner and make it a point to go. Most By HAYLEE BATES mean you should change who you just don’t like you. Always be kind of the time the food is pretty amaz- News Editor are. to these people. ing, and it’s normally at a church Stand firm in your values and It’s not the easiest thing to establishment where there is good 10 Things that College has always be proud of the person you do, and I can attest to that, but it’s fellowship. Taught Me have fought so hard to become. worth it. At the end of the day, you It’s also an amazing way to meet 1. Finding who you are is the 3. Don’t waste your time on will be more satisfied with being other college students that love food most fulfilling thing you will do. boys; they aren’t worth it. the bigger person. Stooping down just as much as you do. Sometimes in high school Let’s be honest, college boys to their level will never bring 9. Love yourself! we get sucked into being who our are not always what they’re cracked satisfaction. This is one of my favorite parents want us to be. up to be. Find yourself without hav- 6. Going to class is benefi- tips! It seems simple, but it is so While there is nothing wrong ing to rely on a boy. cial. important. with wanting to make them proud, Be confident and know that you The primary reason you are Be sure that you are proud of it can be overwhelming and ex- don’t have to be in a relationship to in college is to get an education, who you are. If you aren’t, no one hausting at times. I’m sure most of be successful. If you find the per- don’t forget that part. Go to class else can be either. Spend time each us can agree that our parents want son you are meant to be with that’s and learn the material. You might week having some “me time.” Treat what’s best for us, but we have to great, but don’t force a relationship be surprised how much it actu- yourself. There is nothing wrong have the freedom to figure out who because you feel like you need to ally prepares you for your future. with making sure you are taken we are by ourselves. have one. Shocking, right? care of. One day you should be able to The right person will come at 7. Don’t be afraid to put 10. I saved this one for last love who you are and be confident the right time (to be honest, I’m yourself out there. because it is the most important in what you’re doing with your in my fourth year and still haven’t There are going to be times (“best for last”- hopefully that’s life. This may stress some people found the right one. You still have that you have to make tough de- still a thing). Always, always, al- out because they don’t know where hope). cisions. ways make sure Jesus is with you to start. 4. Getting involved really My philosophy is, take the wherever you go, and that you I will tell you where to start. does change you. chance. Personally, I would rather spend time with Him. God. He knows what your life I cannot stress this enough.. live with knowing the answer Coming to college and being entails, trust that. GET INVOLVED! than asking what if? Sometimes a new student can be a little scary. 2. Once you find that person, Do something while you’re the decision you will make can Trying to figure out what you want to never compromise who you are. in college. You aren’t here to just bring about embarrassment, but do with your life can be even scarier. You will go through your go to class and sit in your room. if you’re anything like me, you If you have Jesus with you, you college career and find that not Get involved in different clubs and embarrass yourself daily. It’s have nothing to worry about. He will everyone will like who you are and organizations. nothing new. guide you and give you a peace that what you stand for. Have wholesome fun. Have fun 8. Take advantage of the only He can offer. Don’t forget to There will always be people that can develop you into a smarter free food opportunities. spend time with Him daily. He wants that don’t agree with you, and that’s and better version of yourself. If your campus is anything to hear from you, and He wants to okay. The best thing we can do is 5. Be nice to everyone, even if like mine, there is free food just help you. show them patience and love. they don’t deserve it. about every day. Place your trust in Him and you Even though someone doesn’t As I said in my second point, Put these times in your plan- can’t go wrong! Solutions for Sept. 8 crossword NORTHWESTERN NEWS September 15, 2016 PAGE 5 Library place for study

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Fall 2016 Staff Every academic year, I’m asked once or twice why no food is allowed Editor-in-Chief in Northwestern’s libraries. So, let me Nick Villalobos address this question. The library is a place of schol- News Editor Haylee Bates arship and study. When you need a quiet place to study or complete “Welcome to our new ‘Your Voice’ section. This section Assistant Editor assignments, the library is a great will be dovoted to the voice of you readers. We decided over Chris Agbola place to go. Photo by Nick Villalobos the summer break that including your voices into our paper It’s generally a peaceful place Feature Editor Susan Jeffries, Northwestern would give each of you the opportunity to share your stories. void of chaos. Libraries even have a Savannah Tillman library services director. certain smell most of us associate with We welcome all reader’s stories. All we ask from you is when Sports Editors them. To create that necessary space, There are plenty of places to just you send us your stories, to [email protected], that you Sami McGuire some protocols are helpful. hang out and eat, and I don’t think send a picture of yourself as well. Thank you and we at the & Most of us try to be relatively anyone is missing any meals because Northwestern News hope you enjoy the new additions.” Katie Lackey quiet in libraries, we don’t run or food is not allowed in the libraries at -Northwestern News Photo Editor roughhouse, and the focus is on our Enid and Alva campuses. Katelynn Ball learning. In a world where anything goes And, while you may be used to nearly everywhere, please help me Advertising Manager eating while you study, others are not. keep one sanctuary that values the & Circulation Manager Food is messy, and its smell can be a exploration and absorption of knowl- People treat you the Jordan Mclemore distraction for everyone. edge and the wonder of it all! When students have hidden food And, email me or come knock Production Manager in bags to bring in, the evidence from on my door if you’d like to venture way you allow them to Rachel Emerson it is nearly always left behind. That into the vast amount of interesting leaves a problem for the next student things to know; I’d be glad to help By KAYLIE CRAWFORD Online Manager Columnist Bruno Miguel who needs to use that space. you get started.

News office: Jesse Dunn Annex 232 A few days ago I was on Telephone: 327-8479; Fax: 327-8127 E-mail: [email protected] the phone with my mother The News is printed by the Alva Review- Timing is everything complaining about how Courier someone I care for dearly consumed by it and we don’t al- wasn’t treating me nicely. The opinions and comments con- By MORGAN PHILIPS tained in the Northwestern News are those low ourselves to be happy. I went on and on about Columnist of the writers and do not necessarily reflect When you stop searching for how upset it made me and the policies or beliefs of the university administration, Board of Regents of Okla- them yourself, God will bring asked her what I should do. homa Colleges or the editorial staff. The As humans, we revolve ev- them to you, his timing is better She replied with, News gladly accepts submissions but does erything around time. than ours and he knows when “Kaylie Nicole, if you do not promise they will be used. Timing is everything, it has the right time is. So let go and not like the way someone Photo provided AFFIRMATIVE ACTION the most impact on our lives. let God. is treating you then say Kaylie Crawford COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Think about it, about the time The time you lost someone something! You are 18, This institution, in compliance with you met your spouse, the time too soon. Death. Nobody wants you need to stand up for worth sacrificing our own self- Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights you met your closest friend, or to get a phone call or receive yourself. I don’t care if it is respect? Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and maybe the time you lost someone word that someone that they care someone you love or if it is The answer, obviously, is 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the too soon. about and love has been taken someone you cannot stand. no. But, sometimes it’s easier Americans with Disabilities Act Amend- Timing has a way of being away from them. Say something.” said than done. Life is short. ments Act of 2008, and other applicable federal laws and regulations, and to the ex- our best friend and our enemy. Sometimes we don’t un- I thought she was crazy. You shouldn’t spend all of your tent required by law, does not discriminate The time I met my closest derstand why God would take I’ve always been taught life as a rug. on the basis of race, color, national origin, friends, I know that God brought someone from us when they are to be kind to anyone and If you feel disrespected, sex, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a them into my life to keep me so young. Even when you lose everyone. I thought it was neglected, forgotten, or veteran in any of its policies, practices, or sane. someone like a grandparent, it is better to turn my cheek wronged, you owe it to yourself procedures. This includes, but is not lim- “One who has unreliable so extremely hard on the people when things were said to stand up and say something. ited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. friends soon comes to ruin, left behind. about me that I didn’t like. Too many of us keep our Inquiries concerning the application but there is a friend who sticks It’s hard not to fall into that But, maybe I’m taking my feelings to ourselves in an of these programs should be made to Cal- closer than a brother.” – Proverbs place, that many people don’t kindness too far? effort to avoid feeling insecure, leb Mosburg, Director of Student Affairs, Northwestern Oklahoma State Univer- 18:24. come out of, the dark place that I’m the type of person or to hurt someone’s feelings. I sity, 709 Oklahoma Boulevard, Alva, OK These ladies are my rock completely changes a person, but who tries to avoid any sort of cannot say enough how wrong 73717, (580) 327-8415. and I thank them so much for turn to God he has the answers. confrontation or argument. this is. This publication, printed by North- western Oklahoma State University, is that. The times that they were “Blessed are those who I hate it. It honestly kills In our efforts to save issued by the University as authorized by brought into my life were com- mourn, for they shall be com- me inside. someone’s feelings, we are the Regional University System of Okla- pletely different, but equally as forted.” - Matthew 5:4. God And that’s exactly what not only letting them take homa. 1,600 copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost to the taxpayers of the needed. They’ve been there for knows how bad you’re hurting I do, I keep it inside. I let all advantage of us, but also letting State of Oklahoma of $368.00. me from some of the worst times and he wants you to know that it this anger, frustration, and them disrespect us. and some of the best. will be okay. sadness stew inside of me. I No one, under any LETTERS TO THE EDITOR circumstance, should ever feel Letters to the editor shall bear the God knows we need people “To everything there is a would rather have someone author’s handwritten signature, hometown, we can rely on, someone to help season, and a time to every pur- treat me terribly instead of this way. So do it. classification, title, etc., address and phone us through the hard times and pose under the heaven: a time to speaking up. Stand up for yourself, and number for verification and shall be kept tell anyone and everyone that on file. Unsigned letters to the editor will not celebrate during the good. be born, and a time to plant, and How many of us are be published. 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Sometimes we love, and a time to hate; a time speak out and stand up for opening my eyes and showing Yearly subscriptions to the News are $15.00. get so caught up searching and of war, and a time of peace.” - ourselves. The question is: me that I am, in fact, not a rug, searching for the one that we are Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is choosing to remain quiet and it is okay to say something. NORTHWESTERN NEWS NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 6 September 15, 2016 Feature Nostalgic collection in Mayberry California discovery launched an idea for girl strives By SAVANNAH TILLMAN bake ware and in 1915 the first Feature Editor production of Pyrex glassware to give back was sold. With the variety of options, By NICK VILLALOBOS A collection of Pyrex the possibilities are endless. Editor in Chief glassware moves to Alva. When Pyrex originally started Mickey Jordan, senior the glassware was clear and it It’s not every day a California theater major at Northwestern, wasn’t until 1936, when the girl ventures from her home in has been collecting Pyrex promos for the colors started: Oakland to the quiet community glassware for the last seven yellow, red, green and blue. of Alva. years. “My friend Michael As time progressed, the sets For the outgoing, Blackford, graduate of progressed. Bowls, oven ware, compassionate Britney Houston, Pittsburg State, first got me stove-top ware, etc. became Northwestern Student Support hooked on the history of Pyrex available for every family. The Services project adviser; however, several years ago,” Jordan said. 40’s-60’s produced some of the that was indeed the case. “Blackford’s collection has most iconic Pyrex sets, like Houston, who moved to grown to roughly 500 pieces.” Desert Dawn, Balloons, Mod Alva in January, graduated with Jordan was featured in Kitchen and Black Roosters. a bachelor’s degree in behavioral Northwestern News last spring, Also throughout the last sciences from California State in the January 21, 2016 addition century, the cost and quality Photo by Savannah Tillman University of Chico. She later for his love of nostalgic 50’s Pyrex sets featured in antique cabinet of the Pyrex has fluctuated. received a master’s degree in and 60’s décor. “Mayberry” as During the depression, Pyrex public administration from CSU Jordan calls Alva, Okla., hasn’t glassware. “It takes time and dining room hutch and on his made the Blue Delphite or also of Stanislaus. always been home to his ever money to gather all the sets. table. “I collect items, such known as Bluebelle, which Upon arriving in Alva, growing Pyrex collection; but I want to make sure I have as this because good design were untimely cheaper to make Houston began working in SSS. due to unforthcoming events, each color of each set and as is good design. Things were and were not as costly. As the “Giving back to those who helped he had to relocate the collection time progresses it is becoming made to last back then and the economy grew, Pyrex quality me throughout my college years to Oklahoma. harder to find it all,” Jordan quality is far greater then, than did as well. has always been the reason I work In recent years, more and said. “People back then never it is now,” Jordan said. here,” Houston said. “I was in SSS more individuals are looking would have known their Pyrex, originally produced during my undergrad year, and it to find and collect the iconic glassware would be worth so by the Corning Glass Works, helped me significantly.” th much today. Lots of times they celebrated its 100 Anniversary As a project adviser for SSS, would place the items in the in 2015. The company was Houston helps supply tutoring, dishwasher and after a couple known for creating temperature- mentoring and assistance for filling times that shiny, glossy coating resistant borosilicate glass out FAFSA’s to students involved would come right off.” for railroad lantern globes. with the program. She helps with Walking into Jordan’s “Bessie Littleton, wife of additional types of services like kitchen, Pyrex ads fill the walls Jesse T. Littleton, a Corning goal planning, career planning and and display a sense of a time scientist, baked a cake in a college planning as well. not so very long ago. Each one sawed off Nonex battery jar. Outside of working for presents a different promotion, Her discovery was that the Northwestern, Houston said she for a different set, that was cake did not stick to the jar Photo by Savannah Tillman works out with fellow coworkers, available for purchase. Jordan and it allowed it to cook evenly Pyrex Pie and Delphite Fridgy and plays with her 21 month old Photo by Savannah Tillman has almost every promotion, and efficiently,” according to daughter. “I really enjoy playing from those ads, sitting in his Corning Museum of Glass. This Balloons Pyrex Set Continue on page 7 with my daughter,” Houston said. “Whether it be going to the park, or the city, if it involves having fun with her, then I am happy.” Houston added she enjoys going to the beach as well, but since she is in Oklahoma, there are not many beaches around to enjoy. Exotic Heatwave In the future, Houston plans to either continue working at Northwestern, or move on to a Tanning, Fit Body Wrap, Clothing, Hair and Nails! larger university in Oklahoma and making a bigger impact there. “I just want to give back,” Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Houston said. “People helped me, Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. so now I want to return the favor by giving back as well.” 1026 Noble St. Alva, OK

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This month’s specials are: Buy a month of tanning and get a tanning lotion for half o ! NORTHWESTERN NEWS September 15, 2016 PAGE 7 Feature Jordan From page 6 Student builds telescope They began to do pro- star gazing party, for the North- motions for holidays as well By VICTORIA SCHNAUFER western Physics club. The date as everyday glass ware. From Student Reporter has not been set yet. 1959’s Lucky in Love pro- Sattler teaches an astrology motion to 1962’s Frost Gar- Carmen senior, Willow class that will get to work with land promotion, the promo- Gahr, refurbished a 1960’s tele- the telescope as well. Sattler’s’ tion designs seemed endless scope for a light class. Girl Scout troop may be able to own. Dr. Maier, department chair to see what makes a telescope The iconic Pyrex has of Natural Science and profes- work; however, that may take the label, of authenticity, on sor of physics, initially gave some convincing of Gahr. the bottom of the piece and the project to former student, “I am trying to talk Wil- also shows where that design Kaitlin McAllister, in 2011. The low into having my Girl Scout came from. Not all the pro- telescope had been completely group come to the college to motions were from the U.S, taken apart, to rebuild; how- see the telescope and allow but some were from Canada ever, it had not been put back them to meet a girl scientist,” Photo by WIllow Gahr and England. One of Jordan’s together. Sattler said. favorite pieces is a Canadian Doctor of Physics and as- Willow Gahr remakes telescope for light class Gahr’s work and time did Delphite Fridgy, which was sistant professor of physics, not go unnoticed. named for its intended pur- Jenny Sattler, handed the proj- “Over all I spent a cumu- Maier, they found that there “She can completely build pose of being stored in the ect to Gahr to allow her to get lative 6 weeks on the project were components, like a stand a telescope from scratch be- refrigerator. more of a hands-on experience alone,” Gahr said. “There were and mirrors, that had to be con- cause of the amount of hours As the years progressed, of optics. a few cut backs because of my structed as well. researched, time spent and re- the nostalgia of Pyrex begin “I wanted the class to be surgeries, classes and other “I didn’t get to do all that I furbishing the one I gave her,” to fade and by the 90’s Corn- fun, but I also wanted her to activities.” wanted, but I am very proud of Sattler said. ing Glass Works began fo- learn. The only way to com- Gahr was a full time stu- the outcome,” Gahr said. Gahr’s artwork is visible on cusing on the science of glass pletely understand optics (light) dent, athlete and held three jobs The telescope is kept in the outside of the telescope. She and sold Pyrex to Consumer is to see it in action,” Sattler while working on this project. the science building, in room painted planets to show what a Products Division or now said. “Optics can be fairly ab- “Initially we thought there 111, for safe keeping. The mir- telescope is used for. known as World Kitchen. stract so actually seeing it helps was a lack of parts, so Wil- rors used on the project are “Although she didn’t get Pyrex no longer produces the a lot.” low spent two months doing extremely sensitive. to do all of the plans she con- iconic promotions; however, Gahr received the project research on how to construct “A little dust can scratch structed, Willow did a fantastic is still being sold today as during the spring semester of a telescope from scratch,” Sat- the mirrors,” Gahr said. job. She put a lot of work into clear glassware. 2015. The project took a full tler said. The Telescope will be it. The telescope turned out two semesters to complete. After talking more with brought out for an upcoming fantastic,” Sattler said.

NORTHWESTERN NEWS NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 8 September 15, 2016 Entertainment Royalty candidates announced Ranger Queen Candidates: Freshman Queen Candidates: Ranger King Candidates:

Devan Harris-Shahan Jenna Castor Shekhar Adhikari

Harris-Shahan is Castor is a Den- Adhikari is a se- a senior Health tal hygeine nior Computer and Sports Sci- major from Science major ence Education Shattuck. from Nepal. major, from Castor is a He is being Enid. She is be- Emily Harris member of sponsored Kylie Wilson ing sponsored the Ranger by North- Harris is an by the Psychol- Cheer squad, Wilson is a Health western’s In- Alva junior, ogy Club. Aggie club and and Sports Sci- ternational Stu- majoring in FCA. ence major dent Association. Elementary from Hel- Education. Rachel Lugendo ena. She is a Isi Ofiu She is being Kayley Harris member of Lugendo is a senior sponsored Ofiu is a senior the North- General Educa- by The Bible Harris is a nursing Music Educa- western BSA, tion major, from Chair. major from Nor- tion major Lewisville, man. She is a Art Society from Anchor- Texas. She is member of and the Herd. age, Alaska. being spon- the North- He is being sored by the Jacey Bales western sponsored by Black Student marching Meghan Webb the Northwest- Bales is a sopho- band, jazz ern Choir pro- Alliance Webb is a Pre- more Elemen- band, and gram. tary Educa- Alpha Sigma med major from Alva. tion Major Alpha Sorority. J.C. Wells Cintha Nevarez from Alva. She par- ticipates in Wells is a sophomore Nevarez is an She is being Kaitlyn Kilian Northwest- from Laverne, double Early Child- sponsored by ern band, the- majoring in Math hood edu- Alpha Sigma Kilian is a nurs- atre, vocal and Education and cation ma- Alpha Sorority. ing major from Alpha Sigma Health and jor from Medford. She Alpha Sorority. Sports Sci- Laverne. She is a member ence Edu- is being spon- of the North- cation. His sored by the western co- sponsor is Northwestern’s rale and con- Northwestern Art Society. cert choir. baseball. Coody spices up boring plate Calendar

You will need: bread, 1. Toast the bread to house directions is step num- of Events By CAITLIN COODY turkey, cheese (Swiss is get them nice and warm. ber 1. Student Writer best) and spicy guacamole (if Place cheese on the bread 1. Heat up a skillet on September 15 spice isn’t your thing, regu- after you pull them out of the stove top. Spread but- Kickin’ it on the Pitch Finding ways to entertain lar guac will work). I like toaster or skillet. ter over both slices of bread 7 p.m. your pallet while in college the small guacamole cups 2. Spread a little bit on both sides. Toss them in NWOSU Soccer Field can be tough. So, through re- Walmart provides in the veg- of spicy guacamole on both the skillet until a nice gold- search and own pure genius, etable section; they have dif- slices of bread. en brown. Once you get the September 17 I have come up with several ferent flavors too! 3. Pile on the turkey! bread how you like it, trans- Heartland BEST Kickoff ways to change the monoto- Dorm directions: if you 4. If you’re like me, fer to a plate and put the 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. nous breakfast, lunch and have a toaster great! If you this next step is important. cheese on. Then follow the Coronado Hall - Ranger dinner routine. would like to use an elec- Put the sandwich together dorm directions starting with Perk This week I will share tric skillet then, according and cut it into two triangles. step 2. Student Center Ballroom with you, a simple way to to NWOSU dorm policy, it 5. Enjoy that mouth- If you have any reci- “spicen” up that turkey sand- must have an automatic shut- watering “Turkey Spicen pes you would like to share, September 26-27 wich! I call it the “Turkey off to qualify for opportunity Guac!” email Caitlin Coody at Spicen Guac.” This can be a of being approved by hall House directions: the [email protected]. OBI Blood Drive quick lunch or dinner. supervisor. only thing I change for the edu 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Student Center - Wyatt Room & Ranger Room

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Powder Puff Football and Tailgate on the tiers 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Miss Cinderella 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Herod Hall Auditorium September 15, 2016 NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 9 Sports Athletic events Porter out due to injury Sept. 16 began to see results. ized that this may be a blessing COOPER STANLEY 12 p.m. WVB at By Porter’s athletic trainer who in disguise. This injury gave me Student Writer Univ. of Central worked with him through most a chance to mature as a person of his rehab, John Frazee said, and to appreciate the game of Oklahoma A routine play, a pop; and a “Porter is one of the most deter- baseball a whole lot more.” dead silent team were all it took mined athletes I have worked The year off from baseball for star catcher Logan Porter’s with. He’s worked hard since gave Porter more time to think 4 p.m. WVB at season to end before it began. Southwest Baptist day one of his surgery.” about his life and the situation he “I didn’t think it was torn,” Working day in and day out was in. He didn’t know it when Univ. Porter said, referring to a liga- in the athletic training room, it first happened, but his ACL ment in his knee. “As I laid on Porter hopes to be back on the injury would lead to him making the field after I heard the pop I baseball diamond throwing and a big decision to leave North- 7 p.m. Rodeo at Col- expected pain, but it really didn’t by Community Col- swinging the bat after just three western after spring semester’s hurt that much.” months. end and move closer to home. lege Porter, a junior catcher for Porter doesn’t fear tearing The injury made Porter view the Northwestern Oklahoma Photo Provided his ACL again. The 20- year-old things differently; he wanted State baseball team, was a cap- Logan Porter from Surprise, Arizona can’t to be closer to family. It was Sept. 17 tain, a leader, and an offensive a torn ACL just days after the wait to get behind the pitch something that through his re- 9 a.m. WVB vs. Mis- and defensive weapon for the injury. again and catch and just play hab process he wished he could Ranger baseball team; arguably souri Western State “The worst part was I baseball. Porter explained that have had. the most important player for Univ. thought it was just my ham- if he feared getting injured again Without the injury, Porter the Rangers. He was lost to a string,” Porter said. “I laid there he wouldn’t be the same player would be just finishing up his knee injury one week before the and thought okay, four to six he was, wouldn’t be as dominate junior year on the field, prob- 2 p.m. FB at Hender- season opener. weeks and I’ll be back on the and as beneficial to his team. ably helping the Rangers get a The catcher is the quarter- son State Univ. field playing’.” Little did Porter Porter draws inspiration couple more wins, and probably back of baseball. The catcher know at the time, the road to from other athletes who have accumulating some noteworthy controls the game, calls what recovery would be anywhere come back from ACL injuries statistics, and almost for certain 7 p.m. Rodeo at Col- pitches a pitcher should throw, from six months to a yearlong just as good if not better than be- be coming back to Northwestern by Community Col- is involved in every play of the recovery process. fore. Porter said Marcus Stroman next year. lege game and usually is a natural Porter said: “I wouldn’t and Adrian Peterson are perfect But Porter did tear his ACL leader of almost every team. wish this injury on my worst examples of being able to come on that cool February day in Christian Hammerl is a se- enemy. The first two weeks back off an ACL tear and still be Alva, and things did change. Sept. 18 nior second basemen who played after my surgery was some of dominate. And Porter is right Porter refuses to let his story end 7 p.m. Rodeo at Col- with Porter for two years. “It’s the worst pain I have ever expe- when speaking of those two in with an injury. tough when you lose not only by Community Col- rienced, just trying to bend my particular. Stroman came back For now he doesn’t exactly one of your best players, but lege knee slightly was excruciating. I to professional baseball just five know where he will be playing your catcher at that,” he said, could barely sit down. Sleeping months after tearing his ACL in baseball next year, but he knows “Our whole team just held their was uncomfortable. I couldn’t a MLB spring training practice, it will be close to home, closer to breath when he went down. We Sept. 20 shower. It was brutal.” and Minnesota Vikings running Arizona than Oklahoma is. all just hoped he would be okay.” 6 p.m. WSOC vs. For Porter, getting over the back Peterson came back to the What he does know is he But Porter wasn’t okay, and first two weeks was the worst NFL in just six months. will be playing and the next Southwestern Okla- the worry of players, coaches part. Once he regained a bit of “I was mad at first,” Porter time Logan Porter hears a pop homa State Univ. and fans of the Ranger baseball strength back, the recovery and said. “I was pissed that this on the baseball field, it will be team would be confirmed when rehab process became easier. He happened to me, especially so the ball coming off his bat and the catcher was diagnosed with Sept. 22 was able to push himself and close to the season, but I real- disappearing into the night sky. 6 p.m. WSOC vs. East Central Univ. Cross-country takes 4th overall 7 p.m. WVB at them were Brandon Widner seconds apart with Hastings Southwestern Okla- By RANGERS ATHLETIC the Rangers with a time of and Thomas Decker. Widner striding across the finish at DEPARTMENT 23:02.The next Ranger runner homa State Univ. to come across was Manuel was clocked at a time of 25:39, a time of 18:03, while Black and Decker crossed at a time of hot on her heels with a time of The Rangers cross-country Reyes, who clocked in at a time 27:19, which would complete 18:09. Rounding out the scor- team finished fourth overall, of 24:24. the scoring for the Rangers. ing for the Rangers was Capri after their meet at Southwest- The last four runners for For the women, fresh- Gahr and Ana Parra. Gahr ern Oklahoma Sate University Northwestern all came in man Clara O’Connor was the clocked a 20:04 and Parra fin- Open on Saturday. one behind the other, leading first Ranger to cross the finish ishing with a 24:27. The women ran a 4-kilo- that pack was Ian Licea, with line clocking in with a time of The Rangers will stride meter race, while the men ran Parker Osborn only millisec- 17:08. Following close behind into action again at the OSU a 6-kilometer race. Freshman onds behind Licea crossing at O’Connor, Lexi Hastings and Jamboree in Stillwater on Seth Maston was the first 24:33.31 and Osborn crossing Rebecca Black finished six Sept.24 at 9 a.m. to cross the finish line for at 24:23.83. Following behind NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 10 September 15, 2016 Sports Rangers fall in Magnolia; New cross country coach focus turns to Reddies ately as they held the Mulerider’s brings winning background By RANGERS ATHLETIC to just a field goal after a Miller DEPARTMENT meet with his seniors and sitting said Manuel Reyes, a sophomore fumble on just the third play of By JAKE GOODMAN in the hot tub relaxing after a long pre-med major from Tonkawa. the game. Student Reporter day at the state meet at Oral Roberts “Coach Tarter is bringing a lot to After an exciting opening A Miller touchdown pass University. the table to help us grow as a team, night of football for Northwest- to his favorite target, Riley Hess, If a winning record isn’t Another fun memory took has plenty of experience with win- ern’s football team in week one, gave the Rangers their only lead enough, he also has years of ex- place after winning the first state ning teams, knows what it takes to the second game of the season of the ballgame at 7-3. perience. title when the fifth place guy started train athletes, treat injured athletes proved far less dramatic. Two quick touchdowns that It was a busy offseason for second to last ended up making it in and how to push a healthy athlete In front of a new attendance included an 87-yard wide re- the Rangers while searching for the top 30 runners in class 3A. to his limit.” record for fans at Wilkins Sta- ceiver sweep by SAU’s Karonce a new head coach. After getting Each career does have heart “Coach Tarter is also great at dium on the campus of Southern Higgins quickly put the Mulerid- in contact with different coaches wrenching moments. There was a motivating us to work hard with Arkansas in Magnolia, Arkan- ers up 17-10 midway through the who wanted to apply for the job, meet in Tarter’s high school coach- him or on our own,” Reyes said. sas, the Muleriders defeated the second quarter. the search ended in February as ing career where they placed second “He makes me very excited for the Rangers with a final score of After back-and-forth stalled Northwestern hired former Guthrie and after the race, a Guthrie runner upcoming cross country season and 33-14. drives, the Muleriders added a High School cross country coach said he could have caught up to a more to come.” The Muleriders have been field goal just before half to take Clay Tarter. guy to help the team take first place The girls are also ready to work not only dominant over the Rang- the lead into halftime at 20-7. Tarter coached at Guthrie for meet. Everybody was thinking they with Tarter as Willow Gahr is pre- ers since the Rangers have been A three-and-out to start the 38 years where he coached track, could have done a bit more. pared for next season. “He seems admitted into the Great American second half for SAU set up the cross country and football. His team Tarter is planning to recruit like a real genuine guy and knows a Conference in 2012, but also Rangers to cut into the deficit, has managed to win six state cham- freshmen who have good grades lot about cross country since he has throughout the course of time as but Miller and company were pionships for men’s cross country as and are willing to compete to help had more experience,” said Gahr, a the Rangers haven’t beaten SAU once again unable to get anything well as one girls cross country in the team grow. Tarter said he wants biology senior from Carmen. since 1978. going on the offensive side of 2003. He has recently won two state to help the cross country team by “He seems like he’s in it with After a record setting of- the ball. championships in 2009 and 2010. getting better at each meet, set new us and understands what it›s like fensive performance in week one The only other scoring play He was also involved with personal records and improve in coming from nothing and going from the Rangers offense, week for the third quarter came at the 14 state runner-ups to McGuiness. many areas. forward,” Gahr said. “His experi- two proved to be quite the oppo- 7:38 mark when the Mulerid- Tarter has coached 24 all state run- Tarter graduated from Guthrie ence being a coach for a long time site statistically for the Rangers. ers kicked another field goal to ners in cross country. High School where he later returned will benefit the incoming freshman Quarterback Reid Miller extend the lead to 23-7. Tarter started the cross coun- to teach U.S. history and geography. and those coming from off season. managed just 206 passing yards The Rangers finally got a try program at Guthrie High School After high school, Tarter went on She said “I think we will be better and one touchdown compared to spark when senior Jarion Tudman in 1982 and coached a student to attend UCO where he graduated and stronger as a team. We are all his school-record seven touch- returned a kick-off 94 yards for named Paul Dreason who was a in 1976. He has been married for in it together, learning from him as downs in the first game. a touchdown, but a failed onside strong runner. During Tarter’s first 40 years and attends North Haven he is from us.” The other major statistical kick by the Rangers put the final year, he only had two guys qualify church in Norman. With another The men’s and women’s cross turn around for the Rangers actu- nail in the coffin for the Rangers. for the state meet as Dreason quali- milestone in place for his career, country teams began spring practic- ally proved to be a positive one The loss puts the Rangers fied for second place. The second Tarter said taking the Northwestern es in late February with Tarter giv- for the Ranger defense, which at 1-1(1-1 GAC) for the season. year more runners participated and job is a big step. ing the athletes different workouts. struggled in week one, kept Northwestern will be back in ac- they went on to win state The Northwestern runners are “Cross Country is a sport to SAU’s notoriously high-powered tion Friday when they travel to One fun memory that Tarter ready to work under the new coach. where your head is always thinking offense mostly in check. Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to take remembers from coaching at “I like our new coach and I because your mind does not want The Ranger’s defense would on the Henderson State Reddies Guthrie is staying at the hotel think that he is a lot more person- to accept the pain and time that it show their improvement immedi- with kickoff set for 2 p.m. rooms the night after the first state able and easier to get along with,” takes,” Tarter said. Weeden’s principles for football success

By MICHAEL JORDAN Student Reporter

Anthony Weeden, the new wide receiver coach, discussed his four principles for success. Q: What do you bring to the table as the new wide receiver coach here at Northwestern? A: I would like to think I bring positive energy and a good work ethic with me. I truly believe nothing worth having in life just falls into your lap. You have to work for the things you Photo Provided Anthony Weeden want and dream about. My main focus, as the wide receiver coach at to be on time, do your work and Northwestern, is to show our players be prepared for the occasion. You exactly that. Success can only come should be respectful to your teach- from hard work, being positive and ers, coaches and people you come relating to the people you work with. in contact with. If you do those two That makes for a sound relationship things it leads to being able to build and some unforgettable memories. trust with that person. After you trust Q: Other than coaching tech- someone, you’re more willing to nique and talent on the field, how do work hard for that person. Those four you plan on preparing your athletes principles lead to the opportunity of for the future? being successful both on and off the A: I believe in four principles: field. That’s the information that I discipline, respect, trust and hard want athletes to have for the rest of work. You should have the discipline their lives. September 15, 2016 NORTHWESTERN NEWS Page 11 State News Oklahoma recognizes Youth Suicide Prevention The Oklahoma State De- partment of Health (OSDH) is committed to raising aware- ness and support for Youth Suicide Prevention during National Suicide Prevention Month in September. Youth suicide numbers continue to rise in Oklaho- ma. Between 2005 and 2014, youth suicide deaths from 10 to 24 years of age have in- creased by 31 percent, with an average of 85 youth dy- ing each year by suicide. In 2014, suicide was the second leading cause of death among Oklahomans 10 to 34 years Changes ahead for OK drivers of age. According to a report released by OSDH, more than Oklahoma license plates are changing Oklahoma’s natural beauty. cult to see at night. 450 youth ages 10 to 24 died looks come January 2017. “Just as important, the new plates are The plates in use now are seven years as a result of suicide from August 22, Oklahoma Governor Mary more clearly visible at night and will aid our old. 2010 to 2014. Fallin held a press conference with other law enforcement officers as they work to The new license plate comes after law The suicide rate among state officials to release the new design of keep us safe,” Fallin said. makers passed a bill that requires Oklaho- Oklahoma youth was 41 per- the state license plate. State officials said Oklahoma’s previous mans to pay $5 for the new plates. cent higher than the U.S. rate; The new plate depicts Oklahoma’s state plates were past warranty and beginning to New plates will start being issued Janu- both the U.S. and Oklahoma bird, a scissor-tailed flycatcher, soaring over wear out, the reflective sheeting on them are ary 1 and can be seen on TravelOK.com- youth suicide rates have been lakes, mountains and mesas, highlighting getting darker and making them more diffi- from KFOR Channel 4 on the increase since 2007. Mental health problems along with depressed mood and in- timate partner problems were Farming on the November ballot found to be the leading cir- cumstances associated with which abridges the right of Oklahoma Attorney General the decision if the regulation youth suicides. By COREY SHIREY farmers and ranchers to em- and chairman of Oklahoma is a “compelling state inter- To access the report on Student Reporter ploy agriculture technology Stewardship Council. His ob- est”. youth suicides and other sta- and livestock production and jections stem from the direct This would place more tistics, visit the Oklahoma Do you know a farmer ranching practices without a text of the question where it power in the hand of the indi- Violent Death Reporting Sys- or rancher? Are you a farmer compelling state interest2.” states “compelling state inter- vidual and limit the power of tem web page http://okvdrs. or rancher? Do you eat food? Essentially, this proposed est”. the state government, which health.ok.gov. Well, if you answered yes to amendment is trying to protect Edmondson says that this seems to be growing each and For more information any of these questions, you agriculture, which is Oklaho- “kind of scrutiny [is] reserved every year. on suicide prevention, visit have an important decision to ma’s economic backbone. for voting rights”. So, it comes down to the Oklahoma Department of make in November. Tom Buchanan, President Buchanan however has this: do you want farmers and Mental Health & Substance On the ballot here in Okla- of the Oklahoma Farm Bu- stated that “If a person was ranchers to have more of a Abuse Services prevention homa is proposed state consti- reau, says that this amendment to dispute with a farming or say in how they do what they website or the National Sui- tutional amendment 777, also would “prevent out-of-state ranching practice under the do, or do want bureaucrats in cide Prevention Resource called the “Right to Farm”. special interest organizations “Right to Farm,” the issue Oklahoma City dictating what Center http://www.sprc.org. The text of the proposed from dictating Oklahoma would go before a judge to de- they do? amendment essentially guar- farming and ranching prac- cide”. I for one believe farmers antees that all citizens of tices3.” So, essentially if this and ranchers know what’s best Medical Oklahoma shall have a right As good as this might amendment is approved by when it comes to agriculture, “to engage in farming and sound, there are some Oklaho- you, and the state passes a new and that these anti-farming Services ranching practices1.” man’s who are opposed to this regulation, a farmer or rancher and ranching bureaucrats It also states that “The amendment. One such person can challenge the regulation in should keep their nose out of adopt rules Legislature shall pass no law is Drew Edmondson, Former court, and a judge would make our state.

The Oklahoma State De- partment of Health (OSDH) recently updated the rules for emergency medical service per- sonnel and agencies. The rules went into effect Sept. 11 and will help ensure Oklahomans receive quality time-sensitive care from OSDH-licensed per- sonnel and agencies. OSDH updated the license standards for emergency medi- cal personnel, ambulance ser- vices and certified emergency medical response agencies. The changes make OSDH rules con- sistent with Oklahoma law. For more information and a complete outline of the updat- ed rules please visit http://ems. health.ok.gov. NORTHWESTERN NEWS NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 12 September 15, 2016 The Buzz Walker From page 1

advice on how to handle issues with students or tips on how to face the challenges of teaching. Walker takes her passion serious and has helped several college students. “She took care of me in college, and helped me a lot,” Dakota Buckhaults said. “Whether it was to help me get a job or just give advice, she was always there for me.” Even though Walker is admired and well respected, she still has a humorous personality. She said she tends to be somewhat inappropriate at the wrong times Photo provided and is not politically correct on Dr. Dena Walker, of Northwestern (left) and Mike Caywood (right), park most days. manager of the Alabaster Caverns, pose with his king snake, Diva. Walker not only teaches math courses, but she is also one favorite of hers is a good, fresh Without missing a beat, she of the Miss Cinderella pageant gummy bear and the color red. shared a fun fact that many might coordinators. However, despite Outside of her job, Walker not have known about. “If you eat being a professor and a pageant enjoys volunteering at church an entire box of Captain Crunch coordinator, Walker said she and is a Vacation Bible School in two days, you will have green doesn’t tend to fit in at formal director. She also enjoys watching poop,” she said. functions; she’d much rather be movies, reading and hanging out One of Walker’s nick names wearing jeans and a T-shirt. with friends. is “Doc Walk,” which is what most “My mother did teach me to However, in contrast with of her students call her. However, be able to eat with the queen and most women, she said she is not this isn’t the only nick name she buck bales with the boys,” Walker a shopper. When she does shop, has had. Walker used to be a dorm said. “I can do it, but I just don’t however, she has three specific mom in South Hall where they enjoy it.” things she shops for. “You can’t used to have a “Random Comment One of Walker’s favorite go wrong with shoes, jewelry or of the Day Contest.” things is baseball. “I love to purses because they will always Walker would always win this walk barefoot in freshly mowed, fit no matter what size my hips contest so she ended up getting the baseball grass,” she said. Another are,” she said. nick name “Random Rita.” Crossword answers from September 8 are located on pg. 4.