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Being that this is homecoming week here on campus, the Northwestern News decided to flashback to various homecoming events throughout the years as part of a special homecom- ing edition of the newspaper. We also decided to use a retro look for our layout this week. As you’ll find within the pages this week, we used various design elements from the 1990s, including this nameplate design (above). It was one of the first digitally designed nameplates in the Northwestern News history. We also used retro-themed section heads as well. ~Northwestern News Smile of the Week Foundation gives back to nursing department The nursing department at Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently was gifted 10 endowed chairs by the Wis- dom Family Foundation in order Courtesy of University Relations to support its newly established Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Chasity McFadden, Waukomis program announced earlier this senior 1968 Ranger queen, year. The Wisdom Family En- McFadden Mary Williams receives dowed Chairs for Nursing, in hon- our special smile of the or of the late C.W. and Grace Wis- week. dom of Alva, will provide funds presented Story on page 7 for teaching positions in the area of nursing. A gift total of $2.5 mil- commission If you’d like to be the Smile of lion will ensure strong leadership the Week, please send in a pho- for Northwestern’s DNP program. “The establishment of 10 en- Waukomis senior Chasity to of you smiling and a short McFadden has been awarded description of what makes you dowed chairs through the support from the Wisdom Family Foun- the Child Welfare Professional happy to nwnews@nwosu. Enhancement Program (CWPEP) edu! dation is the result of one of the most impactful gifts in the history stipend for the 2017 spring semester Courtesy of University Relations from Northwestern Oklahoma of Northwestern,” Dr. Janet Cun- C.W. (right) and Grace Wisdom (left) bought Alva State Bank in the 1950s. ningham, university president, State University’s Department of INSIDE said. “The creation of the Doctor of Dr. Peggy Wisdom, has been “The Board of Directors of Social Work. She was the recipient of Nursing Practice program is a visionary in its support of North- the Wisdom Family Foundation of the award last spring as well. potential game changer for North- western, acting as a key partner in recognized Northwestern had a McFadden currently is News western. Not only does it raise the the creation of the DNP program, valuable resource for northwest majoring in social work with a academic standing of the Univer- and earlier, the agriculture educa- Oklahoma in the nationally recog- minor in sociology. Clubs prepare for sity, but it will impact the quality tion program,” said Cunningham. nized School of Nursing,” said Dr. CWPEP provides funds for • students who plan careers in child homecoming. of health care in Oklahoma for “The members of the Founda- Wisdom. “As many of the nurses generations to come.” tion deserve and have our sincere who graduate from its nursing welfare services in Oklahoma. Page 2 C.W. and Grace Wisdom were gratitude for their support of our program establish families and The stipends are awarded to married in 1946 in Kansas City, students.” remain active in nursing in their full-time students majoring in Editorial Mo. and had three daughters, Peg- Dr. Peggy Wisdom, daughter community, an expanded program social work and provide money gy J., Dianna Sue and Cindy. The of C.W and Grace and Professor/ which would train nurse practi- toward educational expenses to couple and their family moved Vice Chair of Neurology at the tioners would likely increase the participating students. • A look into North- Students who receive the western’s tradition. from Okeene, Okla. to Alva in the University of Oklahoma College number of licensed independent 1950s. The couple’s commitment of Medicine, says it often can be practitioners in northwest Okla- stipends complete educational Page 4 to education at Northwestern led difficult for rural areas to recruit homa.” internships in child welfare to the establishment of the Wis- physicians to their communities As Interim Medical Direc- agencies within the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Feature dom Family Foundation to sup- due in large part to a common tor for OU Physicians Neurology port education in the arts, agricul- observation that once a resident Clinic, Dr. Wisdom says she has (OKDHS). • A blast from the ture and health/medicine. is ready for practice, they often no doubt Northwestern’s DNP Continued on page 3 past! “The Wisdom Family Foun- practice in the area where they program will benefit the commu- dation, through the leadership were trained. nity. Page 6 Take a Look! Entertainment Homecoming • Bands to perform Weast ready for reunion match up in mass quanity on Saturday. together. Stewart served 35 years her doctorate, former Speech Page 8 By CHRISTINA MUNSTER and Weast 15 years. professor, Boyce Pennington, Student Writer Stewart will march in this who offered her a teaching Sports year’s parade as parade marshal. position for speech and theatre. Sitting on the upper level, She retired from Northwestern in She accepted and was honored • Soccer off to a slow she watches over her students 2002 after teaching speech and by the university with a East Central with a steady eye. It’s nothing start to its season. theatre. Being a Northwestern Distinguished Teaching Award new for her, another theatre set to alumnus, she found her passion in 1985 and the John Sheffield VS setup, she takes a deep breath and Page 10 for theatre as a student at the Teacher of the Year Award in Northwestern smiles like she always has for 15 college. 1997. years. After receiving her “I just did the same thing MISSION STATEMENT This week is different. This bachelor’s degree in English and every other teacher did,” said Northwestern Oklahoma State week is not only homecoming, but speech education, along with a Sterwart. University provides quality also a time to see her predecessor. master’s degree in guidance and “Whatever was related to educational and cultural oppor- Kimberly Weast is ready counseling, Stewart went on to your field or they think you can tunities to learners with diverse to for her “Theatre Reunion” receive a doctorate degree in do, they have you do it, and that’s needs by cultivating ethical with doctor Linda “Doc” leadership, critical thinking, and education from Oklahoma State part of the fun. I think that’s fiscal responsibility. Stewart, celebrating 50 years University in 1970. where you really get to... ~Page 9~ of Northwestern history added While she was getting Continued on page 8 NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 2 September 29, 2016

Foundation, Campus sells buttons Alumni tent Wellness to reconnect nwtech.edu or at (580) 327-0344. graduates host event By KATELYNN BALL Students, faculty and staff Staff Reporter and community members in the Enid area can contact Tiffany By NICK VILLALOBOS By KATELYNN BALL George, Enid administrative assis- Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Northwestern Oklahoma State tant, whose contact number is (580) University has traditions that have 213-3101 or Candace Reim, Enid been carried out into the community student services coordinator, whose The Northwestern The Northwestern Foun- for years. contact number is (580) 213-3147. Alumni Foundation will dation and Alumni Association One of those traditions is Rang- The Woodward Campus con- host the alumni tent in and the Wellness Center and er homecoming. There are many tact is Milissa Sturgill, Woodward downtown Alva Saturday staff are hosting the annual activities that make homecoming campus coordinator, and can be as part of the homecoming Ranger Run on Saturday. possible. contacted for buttons in Woodward festivities. Graphic Provided Individuals can save $5 by Homecoming buttons have been Homecoming button at (580) 254-2503. Director of alumni pre-registering at the Wellness sold since the first homecoming at Individuals can also purchase relations at Northwestern, Center for the 5k for $15 and Northwestern, and these buttons will be created off of the theme buttons at the Alva Chamber of John Allen, said, the tent for the 1 mile Fun Run for $10. come with a list of benefits. in the parade and take part in the Commerce office located at 502 will be set up to provide a People can also register the day Karen Koehn, button sales design for the buttons and t-shirts. Oklahoma Blvd., (580) 327-1647; destination for alumni to of the run at 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 chair, said, “the buttons are $10 each This year’s theme is “Rangers: the Northwestern Foundation of- come, gather and reconnect a.m. for the 5k for $20 and for and will get you into both nights of League of heroes”. fice in the Student Center, (580) with other alumni. “We the 1 mile Fun Run for $15. Miss Cinderella, the homecoming Angelia Case, academic proj- 327-8593 or the Northwestern want to make it an enjoy- There are 7 different age football game, as well as, allow ects assistant/media specialist, business office in Herod Hall, (580) able experience for each of groups starting at 12 years old you participate in the merchants’ designs the button. 327-8536. them [alumni],” Allen said. and under, 13 to 19 years old, discounts the week or days of Case said, “Koehn has 50 If individuals are not students In addition, alumni 20 to 29 years old, 30 to 39 homecoming week and you have the sales persons across Northwest of Northwestern and would like will be able to spend time years old, 40 to 49 years old, possibility of winning $500 in Alva Oklahoma and urges the com- to purchase buttons at locations with the parade marshal, 50 to 59 years old and 60 years Chamber bucks if your button num- munity and all Rangers to buy around Alva, they can stop by Northwestern alumna, Dr. old and up. ber is drawn at the football game.” a homecoming button to show Rialto, Sights and Sounds/Radio Linda “Doc” Stewart, prior Everyone that participates There is also a T-shirt sale for Ranger pride.” Shack, Daisy Village, Holder Drug, to the start of the parade. will receive homecoming T- homecoming. The T-shirts are $12 Homecoming buttons pay for Alva Vision, Hair on the Square and Stewart taught at shirts. There are also many each or two shirts for $20. Sizes different parts of homecoming. LaDEEda’s, which are all located Northwestern for 35 years awards that will be given away XXL and up will be an additional $3. “The costs include everything on Alva’s downtown area. before retiring in 2001. She at the Ranger Run. There will These shirts are for sale in the North- from floats, to Miss Cinderella, For more information about taught primarily speech and be medals and wellness center western Foundation and Alumni’s to the banners that are strung Northwestern Oklahoma State theater. Allen said because gift certificates to the top three Office located in the student center. across the streets at the downtown University’s entire homecoming of Stewart’s opportunity finishers in each age division. Every year Northwestern’s square,” Koehn said. students can log on to www.nwosu. to be the parade marshal, The first overall male and homecoming committee chooses a Each building on the Alva edu/homecoming. the Alumni Foundation female runners will receive theme for the coming year’s home- campus will have a button sales “Help us, Alva and Northwest- expects over 80 alumni to trophies, chamber bucks and coming. This theme plays a part in representative. To find out who ern have one of the best Home- attend, especially former certificates. Chamber bucks all of Northwestern’s activities. For the representative for the building comings ever,” Koehn said. “Ride, theater and band graduates. will also be handed out to the example all of the floats that year is, contact Koehn at kkoehn@ Rangers, Ride!” Stewart will be at the first alumni male and female alumni tent between 9-9:45 runners. The Fun Run will also a.m. Saturday. receive awards for the top three Alumni and others in each division. will also be able to enjoy For the faculty and staff, free coffee and donuts that the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Rangers host parade morning as well. has pitched in to help as well Another activity that title of Miss Cinderella, fifteen Kansas to compete in this year’s and is funding $100 gift cards By MEGAN MAHARRY the alumni tent will have contestants will ride in the pa- homecoming parade. to Brown Shoe Fit to each male Student Reporter is the alumni luncheon and female staff winner and rade. The fifteen contestants Fifteen bands and one cooked by the Rowdy faculty winner. This means will each ride in an antique car, Ranger alumni band make for a Rangers. The luncheon a total of $400 up for grabs Bands are playing, candy lit- which are provided by various total of sixteen bands marching will cost $6 per person, and to any of the Northwestern ters the streets and families are members of the community. in this year’s parade—a num- it will start directly follow- workers. gathered with excited smiles— Ranger Royalty and the ber much higher than previous ing the parade. Richard Burdick, director the homecoming parade is here. Ranger football team will also years. During the luncheon, of the Wellness Center, said, Homecoming is a time of ride in the parade. “I anticipate an outstanding the foundation will give “We do have a good turn out the year that is planned far in Richmond Adams is in parade,” Decker said. away a horse and rider from previous rangers and advance, and the homecoming charge of the parade’s floats. The bands are middle painting. To sign up for alum that do show up to do the parade is an element of that plan- There are several floats signed school aged, high school aged the drawing, stop by the race, and it is a cool little thing ning. up to march in the parade, and or the two combined. As the alumni tent prior to the where everyone can unite and Northwestern Oklahoma groups are continuing to join bands march in the parade, they luncheon. have a ton of different prizes State University is anticipating the line-up. There are three dif- will be judged for a first through Along with the time to and stuff downtown on the another homecoming parade. ferent categories that can march third award. Three judges, two gather with fellow alumni, local square.” David Pecha, head of the on the parade: Northwestern or- of which are NWOSU alumni, the tent will also be an area Catherine Engelken, as- homecoming committee, and ganizations, non-profit groups will judge the bands on their to purchase homecoming sistant director of the Wellness the members of his committee and commercial businesses. overall sound, marching, and buttons, shirts and North- Center, said, “I always like it have worked hard to put together A series of judges will appearance. western band CD’s. because it’s a good way to start Northwestern’s homecoming pa- evaluate the floats in each After the parade, the bands Allen said the alumni off homecoming, its early in rade this year. The parade is set to group and will award prizes in will combine to perform on the tent was made possible by the morning and you kind of take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. each of the categories. Adams Ranger football field prior to months of planning and get your work out in for the on the downtown square in Alva. said he is looking forward to all the football game. Nearly 740 everyone in the Alumni day and you get to kind of see The parade marshal for this the floats in the parade. students will be involved. Foundation office coming a different side of Alva. You year’s parade is Linda Stewart. “I encourage any NWOSU “I am excited about all of together. run from Rialto, up to the high She is a NWOSU alumna and for- organization to join the parade the bands,” Decker said. The alumni tent will school and then back so if you mer speech and theater professor. and build a float,” Adams said. For more information last from 9-11:30 a.m. Sat- haven’t been to Alva in a while Sheila Brintnall and Lisa Marc Decker is the band about the homecoming parade, urday and will be located it’s a cool thing to see and also Franz are the co-directors for director at NWOSU. He has students can visit the Student on the north side of the it ends early enough where you the Miss Cinderella pageant. The worked hard not only to pre- Services office in the Fine Arts Alva downtown square. can go home and shower and pageant takes place on the Thurs- pare his own band, but to bring building Rm. 126. Students can be back in time for the parade.” day and Friday before Saturday’s in bands from all across Okla- also call the office at 580-327- parade. After competing for the homa and even some parts of 8414. September 29, 2016 PAGE 3

McFadden Clubs prepare for homecoming From page 1

By SAMANTHA MCGUIRE Upon graduation, students Staff Reporter are assured employment in the participating DHS programs. There are a number of clubs and “The social work program organizations on campus. Each club is proud to administer the is unique and has a different mission. CWPEP program and play an A time for these clubs to generate essential role in securing and interest and get their names out there retaining quality social work- is homecoming week. ers in the public child welfare Northwestern Oklahoma State system,” Department of Social University’s homecoming week is Work Chair and CWPEP co- October 29 through September 1. ordinator, Dr. Kylene Rehder The theme taking over the campus said. “CWPEP at Northwestern is going to be Rangers: League of has graduated 14 students, Heroes. resulting in over $100,000 Most of the clubs are participating being awarded in educational in this year’s homecoming Paint assistance.” Palooza Contest. The Paint Palooza CWPEP is a Title IV-E Contest is sponsored by the Student partnership between the Uni- Government Association. Clubs versity of Oklahoma, the Okla- are asked to paint a board. The homa Department of Human boards will display the names of the Photo by Samantha McGuire Services, the US Department Members of the Art Society working on their window decorations for their department. organization and hung up on campus of Health and Human Services during homecoming week. Each that are helping with the homecoming Palooza, and is also setting up be participating in the Paint Palooza, Administration for Children board is themed with the “League of projects have never painted anything a booth after the homecoming and also setting up a booth after the and Families Council, and So- Heroes” and displays the club’s name. before this. Two of these students parade. They are planning on doing parade to sell international goods. cial Work Education (CSWE) Some clubs involved in the are Pema Tashi Rokaya and Sushant a nostalgia lemonade stand. Student Nurses Association: in accredited social work pro- Paint Palooza Contest and other Acharya, both freshman. Psychology Club: The Student Nurses Association grams in Oklahoma. homecoming week festivities include Aggie Club: Psychology club will also be is a student lead organization that The University of Okla- the Art Society, Aggie Club, Writer’s The Aggie Club is an agricultural setting up a stand after the parade. focuses on community service, homa manages the child wel- Roundtable, Psychology Club, student organization, which is Theirs will be selling custom made nursing health and education. This fare consortium. Other partners Ranger bands, International Student comprised of mainly agriculture NWOSU bracelets and T-shirts. The year they are setting up a booth after along with Northwestern in- Association, the Student Nurses majors. Steve Sneary, instructor of Psychology Club was organized the parade to have a bake sale. They clude Association, and many others. agriculture and farm manager, said to foster and encourage interest in will also be walking in the parade and Oral Roberts University. Art Society: the Aggie Club does a large float for psychology, but the psychology as well as participating in the Paint Funding for the educa- The Art Society is a club whose the parade each year, and that student club doesn’t only inform and discuss Palooza. tional program is provided by purpose is to encourage, stimulate and members of the club are in charge of psychology, they also help serve the Ranger Band: Title IV-E of the social security maintain an excellence in the field of building it. community in many different ways. This year the Ranger Band will act, called the Child Welfare art. They are participating in the Paint Writer’s Roundtable: International Student Association: participate in the Ranger Rally on Training program. Palooza, and are also creating many The Writer’s Roundtable is an The International Student Sept.ember 30 at 11:45 a.m. During decorations that will be displayed on organization of students and staff Association is a club focused on the parade on Oct. 3 there will be the windows of Jessie Dunn during who wish to expand their writing educating the Northwestern campus a band competition that will have Northwestern homecoming week. endeavors. For homecoming this about all the different cultures bands from many local high schools Several international students club is participating in the Paint represented on campus. They will and middle schools. hosts pageant at Alva campus faculty and staff of Northwestern, They will be showing the movie, attending are advised to bring blankets along with their families. This will be “McFarland, USA”, which is about and pillows with them to get comfort- Northwestern Okla- Campuses the first time for NWOSU to celebrate a coach who moves with his family able while watching. However, there homa State University will th the month in this way. NWOSU after losing his last job as a football will be chairs set up as well. host the 65 annual Miss celebrate usually invites speakers to come to coach. He sees that some of the The Hispanic Heritage Club will Cinderella pageant on the campus and hold discussions. The students are worth starting a cross- also be hosting two piñata breakings Alva campus. Hispanic Heritage club hopes to reach country team and turns seven students the week before the movie night on The pageant will take heritage more students through a movie. with no hope into one of the best cross the lawn of Herod Hall. Also to cel- place on September 29 and Ana Parra, international student country teams. ebrate Hispanic Heritage month and 30. The talent portion of the By JORDAN MCLEMORE from Venezuela and president of the The Enid Campus will be show- to celebrate the Day of the Dead, they competition will be on Sep- Staff Reporter Spanish club, said, “I’m very excited ing “McFarland, USA” on October are holding a dinner called the “Enchi- tember 29, and the remain- about the events we [the Spanish 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the lada Party” on Thursday, November ing elements of the pageant Hispanic Heritage Month is Sep- Club] are offering to NWOSU and Woodward Campus will be showing it 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be held on September tember 15 through October 15. North- Alva’s community to celebrate the on October 5, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students with a current student 30. The contestants will western Oklahoma State University Hispanic Heritage Month. I think There will be chips and salsa to I.D. must pay $3, and the faculty, staff also make an appearance in has picked Tuesday, October 4 as the it’ll be a great opportunity to learn a munch on during the movie showing, and community members must pay $5 Northwestern’s homecom- day to celebrate this month with the little bit more about our heritage and which will be at 7 p.m. in the Ball- at the door. This event will be in the ing parade on Oct. 1. campus. culture.” room in the Student Center. Students Ranger room of the student center. There are 15 women The event is open to all students, in the pageant, and they represent 15 different high school throughout Okla- homa and Kansas. Admission to either Miss Cinderella Talent Show on September 29, or the Miss Cinderella Pag- eant on Friday, Sept.ember 30, is $10 each night for adults and $5 for students with a student ID or $10 total with the purchase of a Homecoming button. But- tons will be available at the door on Talent Show night. Both events will be held in Herod Hall Auditorium. PAGE 4 September 29, 2016

Rangers improving can cut down on mistakes By GARY POWELL that have been so costly to 1973 Northwestern News them in past games, they Sports Editor should give the Savages all they want. This week, I’m sure ev- As of late, the Ranger erybody knows by now, is defense has played good Homecoming week for the aggressive ball, allowing Rangers, who will host South- only one touchdown in the eastern State College. past six quarters. Southeastern lost to On offense, the Ranges Langston last week by the are still having some trou- score of 22-0 in a hard-fought ble mounting a consistent, physical type of contest. ball-controlling game, but The Bulldogs run out of a have controlled the ball at power I formation with the up times. back some seven yards behind Sears Woods put to- the line of scrimmage, where gether a good game at he can pick his own holes. Goodwell last week, rush- Graphic by Rachel Emerson The runner to stop this ing for 71 yards, so he Tradition has long been part of Northwestern. Whether it be through the homecoming parade, Miss Cinderella week will be Levon Hicks, seems to be back in running pageant or any of the athletics, tradition can still be seen throughout the university today. who by himself last year tore form. The Rangers’ kicking the Rangers apart with his game is improving with running. The Savages are not Blaine Easter averaging a throwing team but in the about 38 to 39 yards per Langston contest, trailing as boot the past two games. Reflecting on traditions they were, the Savages were What I am trying to say forced to go to the air. is that the Rangers are im- Countless old newspapers, pic- Miss Cinderella is a pageant and and other groups that they were When they go by way of proving game after game, tures and yearbooks fill the archives talent show where senior girls from once a part of. “Graduates view the air, it will fly in the direc- and they are not far from room in Vinson Hall. all over northwest Oklahoma and Northwestern as home and every tion of Charles Gulley, who putting it all together. Years of history are written and southwest Kansas compete in a two- year we have quite a few return,” has good speed. On defense Let’s hope they do put displayed within those pages. As you day event held at Northwestern’s Alva Cunningham said. they are a hard-hitting team it together this weekend take a moment to search through campus. Miss Cinderella was first As part of the homecoming that shows a lot of pride. when Southern rolls in. them, you begin to realize how times held back in 1952 and was originally tradition, during the halftime of This week’s homecoming Game time will be 8 p.m. have changed within each year that given the name of the queens contest. the Ranger football game, the game should be a hard-hitting passes. During the pageant and talent homecoming king and queen are and exciting game, as both This article ran origi- Northwestern has seen its share show, each young lady had to perform announced and crowned. the Rangers and the Savages nally in the October 18, 1973 of students come and go. It has wit- a talent for the judges, answer judge’s In weeks leading up to this, are matched up about even issue of the Northwestern nessed the teased hair, bell bottoms, questions and strut her stuff in elegant each individual running campaigns straight across. If the Rangers News. pink poodle skirts and even an oc- evening gowns. Sixty-four years throughout the campus and in re- casional crop top. Technology has later and the pageant has provided cent years on social media. A week flooded each classroom and Google hundreds of contestants the chance of before homecoming the freshman has become the all-knowing to every honors, scholarships for higher educa- queen is announced and crowned. unanswered question. tion and the title of Miss Cinderella. Afterwards, the crowd continues to One hundred and nineteen years On the morning of game day, cheer on the football boys to victory. has passed since Northwestern first the Northwestern community gathers Every so often new traditions opened its doors; however, despite around the downtown square to watch are started. Within the last several all the changes this university has the homecoming parade. Every year years, students, faculty and the com- seen, it has never lost sight of the Northwestern has a theme inspired munity Rally around the Ranger and traditions that built it. by Northwestern’s history and indi- pep up the spirits of every Ranger Since it was first established, viduals prepare weeks in advance on fan for the upcoming big game. Northwestern has always prided it- their floats. “Traditions usually take a while to self on its rich history and traditional First, second and third place get started; however, each tradition values. Northwestern President and prizes are award to the top theme started somewhere,” Cunningham alumnae of Northwestern, Janet inspired floats entered in the parade. said. Cunningham grew up in this com- Marching bands from far and wide Homecoming has become munity and has had several children also participate in the parade march a long and glorious tradition for graduate from Northwestern as well. while Miss Cinderella contestants are Northwestern. It was created on the “Tradition is engraved in the people chauffeured around in style, athletes foundation of a better future and of this university and community,” are showcased and farmers display grew into a lasting imprint on thou- Cunningham said. the backbone of this country. sands of graduates. Traditions are One of the oldest traditions of Homecoming is also the time what keep the spirit of hard work, Northwestern is homecoming. The that Northwestern’s alumni return dedication and Ranger pride alive. Ranger nation enjoys a week full of to their old stomping grounds. A “Growing up here I have witnessed events including Miss Cinderella, a luncheon is held and while the game years of homecoming tradition and parade, alumni reunion and Ranger is going on they are encouraged to that is why I absolutely love this football. join the band, football, cheerleading time of year,” Cunningham said.

Solutions for Sept. 22 crossword on page 8 NORTHWESTERN NEWS September 29, 2016 PAGE 5 Farm simulation gaming Official Newspaper can visually simulate the experience pertaining to the business of By TRAE WATSON Northwestern Oklahoma of sitting inside, for example, a Case farming, all of which can be related Columnist State University 620 quad track. to real-world farming. Published weekly throughout the school year except during examination periods The simulator brings the This game has created a die- and holidays and distributed to students We’ve all seen it a million experience to life by enabling hard online community through and staff. times: teenagers and even younger players to not only sit inside the which many are learning to love Fall 2016 Staff children with their heads stuck in tractor but have access to simulations agriculture for the first time. phones, computers and other media of detailed controls. With today’s farm families Editor-in-Chief devices. The most interesting thing only making up 2 percent of the Nick Villalobos I am a member of the Giant has integrated into the American population, and the technology generation, and still I simulator, however, is the inclusion knowledge gap in relation to the News Editor Haylee Bates sometimes find myself thinking, of what the game refers to as Mods industry of agriculture increasing, Wouldn’t it be nice if these pieces these are farm machines that stand this game could become a great way “Welcome to our Assistant Editor of technology helped to expose the apart from the simulations of real- to help teach the next generation the new ‘Your Voice’ sec- Chris Agbola next generation to something useful, life machine included with the basics of the agricultural industry. tion. This section will be like an industry? game. While not everyone who plays Feature Editor dovoted to the voice of The German based software Mods are created by fans with the game has access to a farm or Savannah Tillman you readers. We decided company named Giant has been computer skills and then added into the type of equipment seen in this over the summer break Sports Editors trying to do just that. They have the game, apart from its original game, the majority do have access to that including your voic- Sami McGuire engineered a new video game design, for use by players. These a computer or video game console es into our paper would & with an interesting concept known Mods have grown rapidly online; that can run the Farm Simulator Katie Lackey give each of you the op- simply as “The Farming Simulator.” any number of Google searches software. portunity to share your Photo Editor In this game, players start their may turn up websites dedicated to As members of the agricultural stories. We welcome all Katelynn Ball own farm and operate it, simulating farm simulator Mods and discussion community, I am encouraged by this reader’s stories. All we choices made by real farmers: forums. new way of spreading knowledge ask from you is when you Advertising Manager they choose which crops to plant The game has also created an about my field to members of my & send us your stories, to and where, whether to combine or innumerable amount of YouTube generation and the next, and I Circulation Manager [email protected], Jordan Mclemore hay crops for the greatest benefit, videos; as when new Mods are encourage others to find creative that you send a pic- whether or not/how to fertilize introduced, creators explain the ways, such as this game, to teach the ture of yourself as well. Production Manager crops, if they want to raise livestock, purpose behind them. Some of the love of agriculture to the upcoming Rachel Emerson Thank you and we at the which livestock to raise, which land videos also discuss the complexities generations. Northwestern News hope to buy, and which farm equipment of making money in virtual In a society that sometimes has Online Manager you enjoy the new addi- to buy. agriculture. a negative view of our industry, it is Bruno Miguel tions.” The tractors, combines and This game provides important that we provide as many News office: Jesse Dunn Annex 232 other equipment available for opportunities to spark engineering opportunities as possible others to Telephone: 327-8479; Fax: 327-8127 -Northwestern News E-mail: [email protected] purchase in this game simulator ideas, modifications in existing take a walk in our boots, even if it The News is printed by the Alva Review- are extremely realistic, as players equipment and discussions is only through a computer screen. Courier

The opinions and comments con- tained in the Northwestern News are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect 7 ways to find happiness again the policies or beliefs of the university administration, Board of Regents of Okla- have you ever wondered why they breaking point for the third time You could literally spend hours homa Colleges or the editorial staff. The By RACHEL REARDON News gladly accepts submissions but does call it comfort food? that day and you desperately need just watching funny cat videos, or Columnist not promise they will be used. Listen, I know that it’s difficult to moisturize your face -- the old- even create some of your own if you for you to even get out of bed, right fashioned way. have a kitty. While you’re at it, grab AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT It’ll start off a day like any other; now. You just want to be alone and Crying is essential. 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#ThrowbackThursday #HO-CO Edition Homecoming to begin with Cinderella Pageant he 1968 Homecoming Tfestivities will commence Oct. 24 with the talent contest preliminaries for Miss Cinderella. The twenty-four Miss Cinderella contestants will compete at 1:30 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium. That evening a dinner will be given at 7 p.m. in the Ranger Room for the contestants and their mothers. The following morning at Oct. 25 will begin with the judges personal interview with the contestants at 8:30 p.m. in Herod Hall Courtesy of University Relations Auditorium. At 11:45 luncheon Marilyn Clyne, Freshman Queen 1961. in the Home Economics Department Dining Room will follow the mornings interview. The Miss Cinderella contestants dine Miss Canton with the judges only. This wins Cinderella gives the judges and the girls an opportunity to become crown better acquainted. The Cinderella Courtesy of University Relations The crown of Miss Coronation will begin at Jack and Sally Jenkins perform at Miss Cinderella 1968. Cinderella 1973 rests on 8 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. the head of Penny Propp, Miss Oklahoma of 1963, Miss Canton, who won Cheryl Semrad Hassman, Oct. 26. Show time is 8.m. in them for a year-long national the honor Friday night in Mistress of Ceremonies, the Perceful Fieldhouse. concert tour. The Jenkins have competition with 29 other will announce the talent As a romantic singing appeared on the Ed Sullivan Courtesy of University Relations high school seniors in the winner, Miss Congeniality, team, Jack and Sally are television show, performed Penny Propp, Miss Cinder- annual Homecoming event and Miss Cinderella. fast becoming a number leading roles in several off- ella 1973 at Northwestern. Reserved seat tickets are on one singing team in the Broadway productions and The Cinderella Pageant sale in the Student Center nation. Jack and Sally’s have been engaged by the in Percefull Fieldhouse brought every contestant on and at the Chamber of popularity centers around finest hotels. on the NWSC campus stage to join the Ranger Commerce office. their extraordinary versatility Ticket sales for the was climaxed with the Queen, Jody Perkins; her An Alumni Mixer held for performing virtually every Homecoming Big Show are announcement of Miss attendants, Lori Hansen at 8:30 will precede the type of music. now on sale in the Student Propp as the new titlist. and Carol Zaloudek; and Homecoming Parade at The singers plan an Center and the Associated The crown was passed the Freshman Queen, 10:30 a.m. in downtown entertainment of medleys from Student Body office. Anyone along from Lucia Miller, Veronica Cole, in various Alva. The contestants will great Broadway musicals, desiring tickets should winner in 1972, who read appearences. ride in convertibles during operatic arias, folk songs and purchase them within the the proclamation naming the Entertainment during the parade. A Teen Hop at original interpretations of next few days because they new Miss Cinderella. the program was provided noon in the courthouse area popular ballads. are selling rapidly. First runnerup was by the college stage band, will follow the parade. After graduation from the Darla Readnour, Miss Gage, a vocal ensemble, the The singing team of University of Tampa, Jack and This article and photo ran and second runnerup was Rangerettes, and Neta Jack and Sally Jenkins will Sally were “discovered” by originally in the October 17, 1968 Lisa Eggleston, Miss Arnett. Irwin, Miss Northwestern appear in the Big Show Guy Lombardo, who booked issue of the Northwestern News. The talent award was won State College, who sang. by Brenda Schanbacher, The Cinderella portion Miss Cherokee, and of Homecoming is directed Sharon Cunningham, Miss annually by Mrs. Yvonne Mooreland was named Carmichael, pageant “Miss Congeniality.” director; Mrs Ann Reed Miss Prop, Miss Readnor contestant coordinator; and and Miss Schanbacher Dr. Linda Stewart, technical were among the six talent director. finalists who performed Judges this year were on the pageant program. Mrs. Billie Glasby, Lawton, Others were Julie Modeland, and Mr. and Mrs. Bradford miss Alva; Jody Kretchmar, Govan, Ft. Worth, Tex. Miss Medford, and Merlene Payne, Miss Woodward. This article and photo ran Emceed by Nancy originally in the October 25, Kelleher, Miss Dominion of 1973 issue of the Northwestern Canada of 1973, the program News. September 29, 2016 PAGE 7

#ThrowbackThursday #HO-CO Edition

Courtesy of University Realtions Homecoming parade features floats of hope in honor of the Vietnam War 1960

Courtesy of University Realtions Ranger football game at Homecoming 1976

Courtesy of University Realtions General chairman of homecoming, Bill Gruber and Miss America 1966, Debbie Bryant at Miss Cinderella 1966 Mary Elaine is chosen 1968 orthwestern’s An honor student, Mary 1968 Ranger is enrolled in Northwestern NQueen is Mary Honors Program and is listed Elaine Williams, a junior on the Dean’s Honor Roll. from Oklahoma City. Her She is a member of Red and victory was announced Black Scroll and was elected Thursday, Oct. 17 after an to Kappa Delta Pi and Kappa all-campus run-off vote be- Pi. tween the final four of an Ranger Queen attendants original eighteen. are Shirley Gibson, Beaver, Miss Williams, 20, is the and Lee Ann Turner, Liberal, daughter of Mrs. Dora B. Kanas. Freshman Queen, Williams of Oklahoma City. Sherry Wheeler, Enid, will An elementary education also be a part of her court. major and art minor, Mary is Miss Williams and attendants an active participant in many will reign over the Home- extracurricular activities at coming activities Friday and Northwestern. She is a char- Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26 be- ter member and treasure of ginning with the Cinderella her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, Coronation. which sponsored her in the Traditional coronation Ranger Queen contest. She ceremonies for the Ranger is also vice-president of Queen will be held at half- Castle Players and neophyte time of the Homecoming in Alpha Psi Omega, besides game Saturday afternoon. participating in Student Sen- ate and Student Education This article and photo ran Association. originally in the October 24, 1968.

NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 8 September 29, 2016

Bands to join forces Homecoming calender of events Thursday, September 29 Powderpuff football & Tailgate in mass performance 7 p.m. - Intramural Field Miss Cinderella Talent Show Seventeen bands from be a memorable and enjoyable Class 5A – Woodward 7:30 p.m. - Herod Hall Auditorium across Oklahoma and Kansas performance.” High School, Daci Crockett will march around Alva’s Those bands and Four of the directors downtown square during their directors, listed by leading their bands in the Friday, September 30 Northwestern Oklahoma State classification, include: parade are Northwestern Ralley Round the Ranger University’s Homecoming Junior High – Chisholm alumni. They include Bradt Noon - Ranger Statue parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Middle School, Richard and Steuart, class of 2007; October 1. Stallcup; Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Crockett, class of 2004; Miss Cinderella Pageant The Ranger marching band Junior High, Sherri Lohmann; Freeman, class of 2001; and 8 p.m. - Herod Hall Auditorium will join with the junior high Southwestern Heights Junior Lohmann, class of 2000. and high school bands for a High, Erika Clausing Northwestern’s Saturday, October 1 mass band performance set to Class 2A – Pioneer- homecoming Parade begin at 3:35 p.m., on Ranger Pleasant Vale High School, competition and mass band Parade Field, prior to the Ranger Sherri Lohmann; Cimarron performance are made possible 10 a.m. - Downtown Square vs. East Central University High School, Adam Steuart; by a generous donation from Football Game football game, which is set to Garber High School, Jackson the Charles Morton Share 4 p.m. - Ranger Field kickoff at 4 p.m. Anderson; Laverne High Trust. The Ranger Band and all Northwestern band School, Hank Nichols; the participating students wish director Dr. Marc Decker is Ringwood High School, Kyle to thank the trustees for their thrilled to have more bands Stewart; Seiling High School, support. participating this year. Danny Powers; Waukomis “The students in the “I’m delighted to share High School, Sean Newman; Ranger band are thrilled to that we will have nearly Waynoka High School, Erin provide this experience and 740 students marching in Place outreach to these schools,” our homecoming parade Class 3A – Alva High Decker said. “We hope to see this year,” Decker said. “In School, Cara Bradt; Chisholm the entire Ranger Nation at the addition, almost all of them High School, Randy Johnson; game. Ride, Rangers, Ride!” are able to stay for the football Fairview High School, Craig To see more information game and participate in a Krieger about Northwestern’s special pre-game performance Class 4A – Hugoton High Homecoming events, please playing alongside the Ranger School (Hugoton, Kansas), visit www.nwosu.edu/ marching band in what will Amy Freeman homecoming.

Theater Reunion Stewart’s predecessor is ready From Page 1 to make the Reunion bittersweet for not only Stewart, but the know your students and become rest of the alumni. “We have like family. Because when you’re people coming in from Kentucky, in the theatre all day long and part Misssouri, everywhere,” said of the night, our job is unique that Weast. we go back to school after supper Registration for the event “50 to practice a play or build a set. ” Years of Northwestern Theatre” Kimberly Weast, who took for Alumni will begin in the town over for Stewart holds a Bachelor of square Saturday between 9 a.m. Science degree from Southwestern and 10 a.m., prior to the parade. Oklahoma State University, a Stewart will be sitting in the Masters in Communication Arts alumni tent. in Theatrical Performance and There will be an open house Television Production from and campus tours between 2p.m. Southwestern Theological and 2:30 p.m. meeting in Herod Seminary and a Masters of Fine Hall. Alumni will sit together Arts in Theatrical Directing on the south end of the Ranger from Lindenwood University. football stadium. Weast was named the Oklahoma At 8 p.m. in the Student Speech Theatre Communication Center Ballroom, there will be an Association’s 2007 Collegiate alumni dinner reception, which Theatre Educator of the year. will be $10 per person. September 29, 2016 PAGE 9

Rangers enter homecoming look- ing to snap a three game slide. Last week, the Rangers fell to Ouachita Baptist at home, 34-42.

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Top performers (Offense): QB Reid Miller- Rangers set for Tigers 98-165-5 1352 yrds 13 TDs RB Anthony Cota- Alva with a 1-3 record in Great Holder at quarterback, who is against East Central’s confer- 36 rush 168 yrds 1 TD By RANGERS ATHLETIC American Conference (GAC) eighth in the GAC in total of- ence leading pass defense. DEPARTMENT RB Malcom Robinson- play, fresh off a 36-34 overtime fense. East Central will look to The Rangers have struggled 15 rush 75 yrds loss to Oklahoma Baptist. The capitalize on a Northwestern against top-tier defenses in the RB Jacob Peyton- After an hour and a half Tigers have two opponents that defense that is currently ranked conference such as Henderson 21 rush 152 yrds delay, the teams finally took the the Rangers have also faced in last in the conference. State and Southern Arkansas, WR Haratio Smith- field and action got underway Henderson State and Ouachita As for the defensive side of but have capitalized on aver- 21 rec. 403 yrds 5 TDs at Ranger Field last weekend Baptist, losing to both oppo- the ball, the Tigers sit third in age or weak defenses such as the Rangers faced Ouachita nents. the conference in total defense, as Arkansas-Monticello and WR Riley Hess- Baptist. On offense the Tigers come trailing only nationally-ranked Ouachita Baptist. 11 rec. 164 yrds 3 TDs Despite a well fought game in ranked ninth in the GAC av- teams Harding and Henderson Kickoff for the homecom- by the Rangers however, the eraging 23 points a game. The State. Linebacker Camnick ing matchup is scheduled for 4 Top performers (Defense): final score ended up being 42- Tigers offense is led by senior Campbell will be the one to p.m. Saturday at Ranger Field. 34 in favor of Ouachita Baptist. wide receiver standout David watch on the defensive side of DB Maurice Wright- This week the Rangers will Moore, who ranks fourth in the ball, leading the defense Not able to make the big 44 tackles (26 solo/18 asst.) look to defend their home turf the GAC in both receptions with 36 total tackles. game? Follow @NWOSUAth- LB Devin Peyton- once again, this time against the and receiving yards with 22 The key statistical match- letics on Twitter or listen live on 39 tackles (18 solo/21 asst.) Tigers of East Central Univer- receptions for 392 yards and six up in this one will be how KRDR 105.7 FM or KALV AM DB Rontez Smith- sity on homecoming day. touchdowns. Northwestern’s conference 1430 for live updates throughout 23 tackles (15 solo/8 asst.) The Tigers will come to The Tigers will start Brooks leading pass offense will fair the game. DB Aharon Barnes- 22 tackes (19 solo/3 asst.) SS Shane Collins- 20 tackles (12 solo/8 asst.)

REID MAURICE Gameday forecast MILLER, WRIGHT JR., Oct. 1 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL

Classification: Graduate Student Classification: Freshman Sunny Age: 22 Age: 18 Hometown: Pampa, Texas Hometown: Luther, Oklahoma High/Low Major: Health and Sports Science Major/Minor: Undecided 78°/55° Minor: Sports Psychology Football position: Weak Safety Football position: Quarterback Stats: 44 tackles (26 solo/18 asst.) Precipitation Stats: 13 TDs and 1352 yards New Adjustments: “Really the team just came together and said that 0 percent New Adjustments: “Challenges come week in and week out, not they were going to work harder for each other, and I’m going to help always knowing what is going to happen, just rolling with adver- my team by putting more time in doing the extra work to be great.” Wind sity because it happens.” Playing for Northwestern: “Amazing, I love playing for coach Wal- SSE 11 mph Playing for Northwestern: “It has been an up and down roller- ters and the whole coaching staff. I wouldn’t trade my teammates for coaster, but these past two years have been great and something any other guys. They are the best, and I love playing beside every Humidity that I wouldn’t change.” single one.” 59 percent PAGE 10 September 29, 2016

Soccer has a slow Rangers battle in storm Athletic events three touchdowns. By RANGERS ATHLETIC After the Miller to Smith strike Sept. 30 start to the season DEPARTMENT to bring the score to 21-14, the 7 p.m. WVB at East Rangers held an explosive Ouachita A hurricane like storm, a Baptist running game out of the end Central Univ. By RANGERS ATHLETIC seemingly never-ending delay and zone and forced a punt to give the DEPARTMENT a top-tier conference team would Rangers the ball with just 48 sec- Oct. 1 cause many teams to not even put onds left in the first half. Following The Northwestern Okla- up a fight, but not the Rangers. one last shot to the end zone, the 9 a.m. MXC/WXC homa State soccer team faced The Rangers put up a fight Rangers found themselves heading at Chile Pepper Run two quality conference oppo- that almost led to a major upset, to the locker room down just 21-14. nents last week. which would have sent shockwaves The Tigers came out in the 1 p.m. WVB at The first match was Sept. throughout the Great American second half and put together an im- Southestern Okla- 20 against Southwestern Okla- Conference. After an hour and a pressive 10 play, 75 yard drive that homa State University. The half delay, the teams finally took ended with a one-yard touchdown homa State Univ. Bulldogs started the game the field and action got underway at run from Kris Oliver, who garnered with two quick goals, and all Photo Provided Ranger Field. Despite a well fought Co-GAC Offensive Player of the 2 p.m. WSOC at momentum seemed to be on game by the Rangers the final score Week honors after his performance Ouachita Bapist Yazmin Gomez in action. their side. ended up being 42-34 in favor of against Northwestern. Both teams Univ. Yazmin Gomez was able up with a goal of their own. Ouachita Baptist. would put together ineffective to slow that momentum with East Central University Shortly after the skies cleared drives before an Ouachita Baptist her first goal for the Rangers. was able to put another goal on and the ball was kicked off, the touchdown early in the fourth 4 p.m. FB vs. East Southwestern Oklahoma the board just minutes before Rangers found themselves down quarter would open up a 35-14 Central Univ. State University would add one the end of the period putting the 21-7 early in the ballgame. At the Tiger lead. more goal though before the Rangers down 2-1 at the half. completion of one quarter it felt Once again the potent Miller end of the period sending the The second half didn’t show like the same old Ranger team, a to Smith touchdown strike would Oct. 4 Rangers into the intermission any better results. struggling offense and a defense give the Rangers life, down just two 6 p.m. WSOC vs. down three goals to one. East Central University that spent way too much time on scores. After a quick three-and-out Rogers State Univ. The second period was all added two more goals to their the field. for the Tigers, Miller would this Southwestern Oklahoma State total. The Rangers gained momen- time use his legs to bring the Rang- University, as they scored three The Rangers, not having tum with each possession on both ers within one score. However, a Oct. 6 more goals, while Northwest- any luck finding the back of the sides of the ball and finally broke 67-yard run for Oliver straight up 6 p.m. WSOC vs. ern didn’t score any goals in net, would wind up falling to the through when quarterback Reid the middle of the Ranger defense Oklahoma Baptist the second half. The Rangers Tigers 4-1. Miller hit stand-out receiver Hora- extended the lead back to two would lose the game by a final Northwestern will be on tio Smith for a 60-yard touchdown scores. Univ. score of 6-1. the road for their next three on a key third down midway Ultimately the Rangers scored The second match of the games. through the second quarter. and had a chance to tie the game 7 p.m. MRODEO at week the Rangers faced the Ti- Their first stop will be Smith, who currently leads the up with 2:50 left on the clock, but Southestern Okla- gers of East Central University Oklahoma City to face Oklaho- conference in all-purpose yards, a Miller interception would end the homa State Univ. on Sept. 22. ma Christian on Tuesday. Then finished the afternoon with six Rangers at an upset. The Tigers were able to on to Arkadeliphia,Arkansas catches for 141 yards and two Rangers will remain at home push across a quick goal to to play at touchdowns. Miller, who himself next weekend where they will play 7 p.m. WRODEO at begin the match, but North- 7 p.m. and Ouachita Baptist ranks in the top-ten nationally in host to the on Southestern Okla- western was able to tie things University 2 p.m. passing yards, also filled up the stat homecoming. The game is set to homa State Univ. sheet with 400 passing yards and kick off at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Cross country coach hopeful for improvement

Freshman, Lexi Hastings, By KATIE LACKEY ran a 25:06, while Capri Gahr Sports Editor rounded out the women’s team with a 27:13. The Rangers women’s cross The men’s team ran an country placed 19, while the eight-kilometer course, with men’s team placed 21 this past Seth Maston leading the Rang- weekend at the Oklahoma State ers team with a 32:38. University Cowboy Jamboree. Following was Manuel The women’s team ran a Reyes, who ran a 34:10 and five-kilometer race. Junior, Re- Brandon Widner just behind nee Contreras, led the Rangers with a 34:33. Ian Licea ran a team in with a 64 finish and a 35:27, while Thomas Decker time of 21:33. rounded out the men’s team It was Contreras first cross with a 36:39. country race since high school, The Oklahoma State Uni- and she finished well in a very versity Cowboy Jamboree was competitive field, cross country the first eight-kilometer race of coach, Clay Tarter, said. the season for the men. The men Following Contreras, Clara all established times that they O’Connor finished in a time will work toward improving, of 23:38. Not far behind was Tarter said. Rebecca Black, she finished Both the men’s and wom- in 23:49. en’s next race is at 9 a.m. on Black has remained really Saturday in Fayettville, Arkan- consistent in both five-kilome- sas, at the Chile Pepper Cross ter races, even though the Okla- Country Festival. The forecast homa State University cross for the cross country meet is country course is known for its a clear sky with a high of 76 excessive hills, Tarter said. degrees. September 29, 2016 Page 11

Boren talks 779 at Rotary club

ALVA - David Boren, President “We used to say, ‘Thank God parents and grandparents provided of the University of Oklahoma and for Mississippi,’” Boren said. “We for us,” Boren said. “They didn’t supporter of State Question 779, can’t say that anymore because South give us four-day school weeks or spoke Thursday with Alva Rotary Dakota and Mississippi just increased put us in classrooms with untrained Club members about the need for their teacher pay. If we fail to act this teachers. Yet, that’s what is happen- education funding in Oklahoma. November, we’ll be dead last in the ing all across the state. If we fail to State Question 779 would nation.” act, we’ll lose a generation of young provide a much-needed economic Oklahoma ranks 49th in what it Oklahomans who are counting on us. boost to the Woods County econ- spends to educate students and what The time has come for we the people omy. A simple analysis reveals the we pay teachers. As a result, Okla- of Oklahoma to take action and vote teacher salary increase will result homa faces a terrifying teacher short- yes for State Question 779 and help in a $789,670 infusion into the age with no choice but to approve our students.” Graphic provided local economy. Add in a conserva- more than a thousand emergency About SQ 779 financial invest- David Boren, University of Oklahoma president, spoke last Thursday tive economic multiplier effect of teacher certifications for the 2016- ments in teachers and schools about state question 779. SQ 779 will provide an economic boost to 3.5 times that salary through the 2017 school year. Those emergency State Question 779 creates increased investment and spending certifications mean close to 50,000 a constitutionally protected fund education and for schools to imple- The remaining eight percent in Woods County, and the impact students are in classrooms without that will invest about $615 mil- ment important strategies aimed at of the fund will be invested in early is a $2,763,845 boost to the local trained teachers. lion annually in Oklahoma schools improving reading and high school learning opportunities for low-in- economy. Many Oklahomans are con- through a one-cent sales tax. K-12 graduation rates. None of the funds come and at-risk children. Boren addressed a number cerned about the impact budget cuts schools would receive 69.5 percent can be spent to increase superinten- Annual audits built into the mea- of education issues, including low have had on schools and the number of the fund to increase teacher pay dent pay. sure ensure taxpayer transparency teacher pay in Oklahoma, the teacher of teachers Oklahoma loses to sur- by $5,000. Additionally, 22.5 percent of and accountability. Language within shortage, and high tuition costs at rounding states where the cost of The measure also provides the fund must be used to address the bill strictly prohibits politicians Oklahoma’s public universities, living is roughly the same, but the funding for local districts to ad- college affordability while also from raiding the newly created Edu- all of which would benefit from pay is higher and more attractive for dress the teacher shortage through expanding access to career training cation Improvement Fund to further State Question 779 if it passes in good teachers. compensation methods driven by in Oklahoma public colleges and decrease education funding or to pay November. “Think about the education our decisions made by local boards of CareerTech centers. for other areas of state government.

Older adults 3 ways to prevent falls State student reports ready, steady, balance indicate gains, losses Fall is just around the aware of falls hazards, and OKLAHOMA the criteria for the Reading Suf- Third grade demonstrated corner, but falls shouldn’t be think about how we can make CITY– Statewide Oklahoma ficiency Act (RSA), which plays the largest improvement in just around the corner for older changes that help our parents, student assessment reports for a role in determining if a third- statewide Math tests, jump- adults. grandparents, aging neighbors, the 2015-16 school year indi- grader needs intensive reading ing from 62 percent passing The Oklahoma State De- and even ourselves from falls. cate both moderate gains and remediation before advancing to in 2015 to 66 percent passing partment of Health (OSDH), Nationally, falls are the areas of improvement. fourth grade, has shown a steady in 2016. along with the National Coun- leading cause of non-fatal Students who score at the increase from 83 percent in 2014 Science scores for grades cil on Aging (NCOA) is cel- injuries treated in hospital “proficient” or “advanced” and 85 percent in 2015 to 88 per- five and eight continue to ebrating the ninth annual emergency rooms in every age level on each test have met or cent in 2016. improve, with 57 percent of Falls Prevention Awareness group except 15-24 years. exceeded learning standards. Fifth-grade students, who students testing proficient or Day on September 22. Ready, Falls are the leading cause Reading scores for third- were the first third-grade group to above from 53 percent in 2015 Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls of injury death among adults 65 and fifth-grade students show study under RSA, saw an increase and 51 percent in 2014. 2016 will highlight three goals years and older. Every year in modest improvement. The of 9 percent of students at or above Eighth-grade proficiency that all older adults have the Oklahoma, about 7,000 older number of third-grade students the proficient mark. scores also rose, with 55 per- power to achieve: adults are hospitalized and scoring at least proficient in- Math scores for grades 3-8 cent of students testing profi- 1. Be ready: Education more than 450 die from a fall. creased to 72 percent from 69 increased or remained steady in cient or above in 2016 from 52 is the most important step to Acute care hospital charges percent, while fourth-grade all grades except fourth, which percent in 2015 and 50 percent being ready to prevent a fall. alone total more than $250 proficient reading scores de- decreased from 72 percent in 2015 in 2014. There are resources online to million dollars a year. creased slightly from 70 per- to 69 percent in 2016, and sixth, Complete results for all help older adults understand The Tai Chi: Moving for cent to 68 percent. which saw a slight drop from 67 2015-2016 student assess- their risk of falling. They can Better Balance program has Overall, the percentage of percent in 2015 to 66 percent in ments are available on the also enroll in evidence-based been proven to reduce the risk third-grade students who met 2016. OSDE’s website. falls prevention programs to of falls. In Oklahoma, many learn how to address their fear individuals have been trained of falling and what they can do as Tai Chi instructors and teach to sustain their strength. classes around the state to older 2. Be steady: Older adults adults. can be steady if they take This exercise program simple steps to prevent falls. focuses on improving These include talking with functional abilities such as, a doctor about medications, balance and physical function getting hearing and vision to reduce fall-related risks and checkups, and assessing living frequency of falls. Oklahoma spaces for hazards. seniors are invited to join a 3. Be balanced: Falls local Tai Chi: Moving for Bet- prevention is a team effort ter Balance class. that takes a balance of To receive more infor- education, preparation, and mation on the classes and community support. Falls how to prevent falls, contact Prevention Awareness Day is the OSDH Injury Prevention an opportunity to take a look Service at (405) 271-3430 or at the world around us, be visit http://falls.health.ok.gov. NORTHWESTERN NEWS PAGE 12 September 29, 2016

Visual arts program grows Castor named freshman

By CHRISTINA MUNSTER homecoming queen Student Writer By VICTORIA She lays her brushes and uten- SCHNAUFER sils out, one by one. Mixing her Student Writer paint she prepares herself to work on her artwork for class. The room is full of abstract, beautiful paintings Freshman homecoming and sketches. elect for the 2016 school year is This room, along with two oth- Jenna Castor. ers is part of the Visual Arts wing at Castor is the daughter of Northwestern. Princess Edenuga, a Scott Castor and Shawn and senior English major, minoring in Kara Pence from Shattuck. Jenna Castor Visual Arts from Nigeria, uses this During her highschool room for homework, classes and career at Shattuck High Cas- arship offers she received. personal projects 24 hours of the tor was involved in National Northwestern runs in her blood. day. Honor Society, student coun- “Northwestern was my Photo by Christina Munster The Visual Arts degree is only cil, softball, basketball, FFA mother's alma mater,” Castor Princess Edenuga poses with a peice of her artwork in the visual arts department. currently offered as a minor, but and the Shattuck All-Stars elite said. “I wanted to follow in her with interest growing and numbers fundamentals of two-dimensional Kyle Larson of Sacramento, cheer squad. Her involvement footsteps.” doubling from years past, the pro- art, advanced painting and drawing California, is in his second year at with Shattucck softball won her She is a ranger through gram is up to 20 students minoring studio and more. Northwestern and is the Director of an all-state medal in slow pitch and through. in the program. Students with ma- The program offers an artist the Visual Arts Department. Larson and a state champion in class A “My favorite part of being jors spanning from english to pre- in residence each year and the first received his MFA in Painting from slow pitch softball in 2014. a Northwestern student is the med, participate in the visual arts of the fall semester will be Britynn Boston University and holds a BA She competed in local pag- small town family atmosphere program. Davis, who received her MFA from and MA in Visual Art from Califor- eants when she was selected and getting to cheer for the “I see the program growing the School of the Art Institute of nia State University, Sacramento. as Miss Shattuck 2016. Castor ranger football and basketball with as more knowledge of the pro- Chicago in Fiber and Material Stud- Princess Edenuga has learned went on to compete at Miss teams,” Castor said. gram grows,” Larson said. ies and BFA in Graphic Design from a lot with Larson and the program Cinderella during Northwest- At Northwestern, Castor There are a variety of courses the University of Central Arkansas. at the Northwestern. “I’ve learned a ern’s homecoming week in is active as a member of the offered within the department and Davis will be arriving, Friday Sep- lot about art: dimensions, shadows 2015. Ranger Cheer squad, Fellow- not just focusing on one area of art, tember 30. Davis has a local con- and light,” Edenuga said. “I feel as Castor chose to be a ranger ship of Christian Athletes and including life drawing of life mod- nection with both her grandparents though size of class helps greatly. It because of the generous schol- the Aggie Club. els, oil painting, natural history, being Ranger alumni. builds confidence,”

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