OklahOma Panhandle State UniverSity The Collegian Vol. 89 no. 4 Wednesday, February 4, 2009 [email protected] Renovations Bring Meat Lab into the New Millennium Steven Skacall On Saturday, January 31st, the School of Agriculture hosted an open house at the Firestone Meat Laboratory on the OPSU campus. Well over one hundred people, both students and community members, turned out for a tour of the new facilities and some free food, courtesy of the university. Dr. Dave Bryant, OPSU President, was on hand along with several other dignitaries from the university as well as the local communities of Goodwell and Guymon. Named for Dr. Estes Firestone, Professor Emeritus at Panhandle State University, the Firestone Meats Laboratory was opened in 1984. Construction of the lab was financed by a $350,000 grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as well as a large check from an anonymous donor. The renovations to the meat lab were done “in the spirit of renewed educational commitment,” according to Bryant. Improvements began in the fall of Celebration of recent renovations in the Firestone Meats Lab facility on 2008 and include new equipment for livestock processing, a brand new customer campus. The ribbon cutting ceremony ushers in a renewed commitment service area, and new and refurbished offices for employees. The renovation to animal science education and customer service. and rededication of the meat lab coincide with the centennial-|Cont. Page 8 Camouflaged Glory Fallen Rachael Beck Andres Here’s five million dollars. Go Of course the question may come ahead, take it. It’s everything you to your mind; what’s next? Is this Aggies Balandria have ever worked for. It’s sketched all I stand for? Don’t feel bad, and The women from the in ink that “you’ve made it”. All just take the money. Everything OPSU basketball team faced those hours sacrificed in the gym has payed off (figuratively and a tough challenge this past when there was something much literally). Wait, is that it though? Thursday as they faced the team more appealing right in front of What equates successs and is from St. Edward’s University. you. Congratulations signed in the there ever a peak monumenting The players from both teams took form of a salary. You didn’t take that success for others to follow? a while to warm up and find their the easy way out and let’s face it, In a society that recognizes rhythm. Not until the clock stretched you don’t make it to the NFL by happiness with new cars, and hard past the 12 minute mark did both getting lucky. You are the product work with diamonds and gold, it is Statue of Pat Tillman outside teams hit double digits. The game’s of hard work and self sacrifice. rare that you come across anyone of the University of Phoenix pace quickly picked up afterwards Here’s your sign. You’re there, feel willing to argue that money can’t Stadium in Glendale, Arizona as both teams improved their proud and wear your head high. Cont. Page 4 shooting from the field. The score at halftime favored St. Edward’s 29-23. PEANUT BUTTER SCARE In the second period, the visitors -PB & J... minus the PB took command Page 2 of the game NEW MU S IC PREVIEW S to which the -What are you listening Lady Aggies George Washington is tried to respond to? Page 6 unanimously elected with effort and the first President of MI ss THE GA M E ? desire. The the United States by the -Get the latest on Superbowl game stayed Commercials Page 10 close, but the United States Electoral women from MORE THAN A FACE College. St. Edward’s -Get to know the people you see Cont. Page 5 everyday! Page 9 page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Nurse’s Checkup Florence Hensley Stick to Jelly Sandwiches for Now The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is materialize within 12 to 72 hours and last 4 to 7 days. conducting an investigation into the source of Salmonella Most people recover, but if the illness is severe, outbreak in the King Nut peanut butter products, and hospitalization may be required. If the infection contamination connected with peanut paste used in cakes, spreads to the bloodstream and other body sites cookies, crackers, candies, cereal and ice cream. besides the intestines, it can cause death without T h u r s d a y , The contamination has been traced antibiotic treatment. The illness more severely back to the Peanut Corporation of America affects those with impaired immune systems February 5 (PCA). Products from the Blakely, GA (HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, diabetes, and etc.), the Basketball- OPSU vs. UT Permian Basin plant have been found to be positive for elderly, and infants. (Odessa, TX) Salmonella. The strain found in the King Nut Many pet products are being recalled as brand of peanut butter has been found to have well, so be sure to note the products that are Women’s 5:30PM/Men’s 7:30PM a genetic match to the strain of Salmonella being recalled in regard to your pets. Dogs poisoning that has been affecting Americans and cats that become ill from Salmonella Friday, across the nation. generally will have diarrhea that contains February 6/ At this time, it is believed that peanut butter blood or mucous and will have a fever. They sold in supermarkets is not affected, but that will seem tired as well. Saturday, any PCA products sold in supermarkets could be Dogs are more likely to vomit than February 7 affected. cats. Cats that do not have diarrhea will There is now a massive recall on Austin and have a decrease in appetite, fever and Baseball- OPSU vs. St. Mary’s University Keebler crackers, Little Debbie products, Wal- excessive salivation, while some dogs or (San Antonio, TX) Mart Bakery cookies/fudges, Food Lion Bake cats may not appear to be sick at all. 2:00PM/12:00PM Shop cookies, Best Choice brand, Shurfine ice If you think your pet could have Salmonella cream, and numerous others that are found in our local poison, you should take precautions by having it supermarkets that contain peanut butter. confirmed with your vet. For more information on pet Saturday, For a more detailed list of products that may cause and Salmonella poisoning and how to prevent it from February 7 Salmonella poisoning go to http://www.accessdata.fda. spreading among pets got to http://www.cdc.gov/ gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm. salmonella/typhimurium/salmonella_pets.html. Think Fast Game Show If you find that you may have consumed these products, If you need assistance please visit the Student Health Winner Receives $200! you may or may not become ill. Plus, the degree to which Clinic in the Student Union Rm. 2 or call 580.349.1434 a person becomes ill is varied. Signs/Symptoms usually and I will be glad to assist you. Sunday, February 8 What’s 24; $2000 for HALO’s trip over spring about what is going on around break to Chicago for their National campus. Some highlights include: Music Faculty Recital (H-S Aud.) Happening At Conference; $1500 for Psychology Feb. 7 – Think Fast Game Show; 7:00PM Kim Tuttle Club to attend Nationals in Las Vegas; Feb. 7 – Top Hand Auction; Feb. OPSU $1000 to the History Club to travel to 11 - Sweetheart Dinner; Feb. 17 – Student Senate met Wednesday, Albuquerque; and $2000 for senate Blood Drive; Feb. 23 – International Monday, January 28, at 9:30 p.m. in SL 201. to host the annual Sweetheart Steak Festival; Feb. 24 – Mardi Gras February 9 Several clubs gave reports of what Dinner in the cafeteria on February 11. Meal & Mr. Irresistible; Feb. 28 Men’s Basketball vs. Dallas Baptist is going on within their clubs for the Senate is planning a carnival tentatively – Basketball Homecoming & “We spring semester. Kim Tuttle was for the week after spring break. Clubs can make you laugh.” Remember (Goodwell, OK) appointed President Pro-tempore are encouraged to set up booths to you can check the websites under 7:00PM by the executive council. The count as one of their free events. In events for specific times and following proposals were passed: other business, Jessica Lofland went locations. The next senate meeting $225 for cheerleaders to hold the over activity dates for February to will be Wednesday, February 4, at Tuesday, Mr. Irresistible contest on February keep senate members on their toes 9:30 p.m. in SL 201. February 10 Business, Industry and Agriculture Psychology Club Quote of the Week Career Fair “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take (SU Ballroom) our breath away” -unknown 12:30PM On Feb. 9th from 11:30 to 1:00, the Psych Club will have a table set up outside of the Aggie Grill to sell Valentine Flowers. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 page 3 adverse effects [with the Obama public Bailout Mania, works program]. New programs tend Media to last and have bad effects on incentives When Will it End? and efficiency.” Violence Steven Skacall While Governor Granholm and Michigan is in a world of hurt, President Obama insist that new public Through the having lost more than 140 thousand works programs are needed, there is jobs in the past week. The latest significant disagreement over how Looking Glass unemployment figures show that 9.6 much money should be spent on these David Suto percent of Michigan’s workforce is programs and just how extensive they "Are all these Korean currently drawing unemployment should be.