PRSRT. STD. Permit # 5 Alva, OK 73717 Change Service Requested Volume No. 80, Issue 21 Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717 March 14, 2019 Visit us online at northwesternnews.rangerpulse.com Follow us on Spring break is straight ahead think the timing is good just to get they may have not been able to “We’re both interested in his- ment she gets out of her last class. By CAITLYN PRAY away, to re-charge the batteries visit before. tory, so it will be fun to see that, “Right now, my plans for Student Reporter and just kind of get ready for the So, with the consensus made but most of the time we’re just to- spring break is the first Friday— last big push.” that spring break is important for gether, and that’s all that matters. literally the last day of class—I’m Dr. Richmond Adams, assis- a variety of reasons, the question Also, I’ll have one Sunday where going to go to an OU gymnastics The week that everyone has tant professor of English, shares then arises: how are you going I will not have my obligations in competition,” Johnson said. “I’m been so long-awaiting for is final- Hannaford’s sentiment. to spend your spring break to Okeene, where I’m a Bible voca- taking my little sister as a surprise ly here: it’s spring break! “As far as professors, as far unwind and relax? The answers tional pastor at a church, and I’ll because she’s a little gymnast, For some, the semester may be as students, as far as administra- from those interviewed were just have a chance to worship in the and then I’m going to see a Thun- wearing on and feeling like it will tors—we all realize we’re on the as various as their responses. pew with my wife which will be der game over spring break, and never end; for others, this half- downhill slide at that point [after “We typically try to go see a nice and just a really enjoyable that’s really all I have planned as way-point in the semester may spring break],” Adams said. “It’s some family,” Hannaford said. experience.” of right now.” come as a sort of shock that we a matter then of finishing up in “I have some family in Amarillo, During his week of break from No matter your plans, des- are already here at this point al- good order, fulfilling all of our and then I have a cousin of mine his teaching schedule, Adams tination or wherever the next ready, but alas, whatever percep- obligations, but also looking for- that is married to one of the top says he is also looking forward week takes you, spring break will tion you may feel, the fact is the ward to our time in the summer.” MMA fighters, and their train- to reading articles not hopefully live up to its purpose same: spring break is here! For students also, spring break ing compound and where they related to any class, Of course, everyone loves is a very relaxing time to unwind live is in New Mexico, so we travelling with his wife a good break from the regular and take a breath before the fi- might actually go all the way to and possi- grind. Whether you’re a student, nal charge towards the end of New Mexico and stay with them. professor, faculty or staff mem- the semester, as Caitlin Johnson, They’ve just had a new baby so ber, it’s good to get away from the freshman nursing major, stated. we’ll hopefully get to see the new work and dedication that Rangers “I think spring break is important baby. I always try to spend time must be committed to all the rest for students because it gives them with family and friends as much of the time of the semester. a time to not necessarily have to as we can during those breaks.” “I think for this point of the worry about school; it’s a time to Adams’ plans for the break year, it’s always a good time take a break right after midterms also involve travelling and family, just to step back, re-energize and before the second half of the se- though in a far different direction. re-focus to finish out the year,” mester starts, and it just gives Adams and his wife spend gaps Dr. Bo Hannaford, vice president them time to not have to stress,” of time apart due to her teaching for academic affairs, said. “We Johnson said. “It also gives those as a professor across the state, so always talk with faculty, staff who don’t live in Oklahoma the Adams says the week of uninter- and even administration after we chance to go home for a week.” rupted time together for the two get back from spring break, and Especially with the cold and of them is something he and she it just seems like the semester is icy weather that Northwestern look forward to. almost over, and it happens very has experienced within the past “We’re going to two small bly getting to sleep in being a fun-filled, quickly. month, Hannaford said he thinks towns in east Texas that have in a little. For Johnson, relaxing break before It won’t be too long and you it is good and hopes that Rangers some historical sites we’re want- her plans don’t leave a the semester wraps up. guys will be preparing for finals, will have the chance to take safe ing to visit and want to see,” Ad- break for her to catch her breath taking finals and graduating, so I journeys to warm, farther places ams said. and begin with action the mo- Graphic from fiftyflowers.cpm Symphony Band & Jazz Ensemble performs ‘Into the Storm’ Photos by University Relations Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fine Arts Department Jazz & Symphony band presented the instrumental concert “Into the Storm,” Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium on the Alva campus. The tunes shared by the Jazz Ensemble included “Heatseeker” by Larry Barton and “Birdland” by Josef Zawinul. See THE PASSION on pg. 2. Inside SPECIAL • The passion of the NWOSU • John Allen: Friend-raiser, • ‘The Dirt’ coming to theaters • Lady Ranger’s heartbreak in bands - Pi Day, preparation of horseman and renaissance man GAC Tournament the celebration. Pages 2 & 4 Pages 6 & 7 Page 9 Page 10 PAGE 2 NORTHWESTERN NEWS March 14, 2019 News The passion of the NWOSU band The Northwestern Ranger Band By MEGAN MAHARRY performed their “Into the Storm“ Sports Editor concert on March 10 in the Herod Hall auditorium. Michael Seth Cudd is in his Both the jazz and symphony first year of directing the bands at band performed a wide variety of Northwestern. selections. The jazz band played Previously, he taught middle and Blue’s music as well as some rock high school band for several years pieces. before going to graduate school. The percussion ensemble also He then worked on his PhD performed a piece Cudd had writ- in New Jersey where he taught ten himself titled “Paradigm Shift.” elementary music and beginning The symphony band played sev- band at the school he was receiving eral different songs as well, both his PhD from. slow and more up-beat. Cudd said Cudd moved back to Oklahoma marching band mostly plays pop to teach in Bethany before coming music. He said the style is different to NWOSU. When Cudd got to than other bands. Since the march- NWOSU, he said he felt he had ing band plays and marches at really good students. When he ar- football and basketball games, the rived during the summer, he said the music for concert band is a much students were already here to help more refined style of music. him get ready for marching band He said concert band plays season.“They were already ready,” music by well-known musicians Cudd said. “They wanted it just as and must carefully play each piece. Jazz band, as Cudd calls “Big much as I did.” Photo by Caitlyn Pray Cudd said some of the great Band,” has a smaller amount of things about the year have been The percussion ensemble also performed a piece Cudd had written himself titled “Paradigm Shift.” instruments complete with a rhythm the band’s high moments. He said section of piano, bass, guitars and he felt his students did well during move forward,” Cudd said. “And He also said he wants the music to music.” drums. marching season. I feel like where we are right now be fun to play and listen to. Cudd said he and his wife re- Cudd said some of his students He said the concert was great. is the climax for the whole year.” “Overall, our concert is just ally enjoy being in Alva and the from band will be playing in the He added that his students are play- Cudd and his students practice really energetic,” Cudd said. “The community, especially since they upcoming musical Joseph and the ing very well right now and have four times a week to get the pieces students have had a lot of fun work- both grew up in small towns. He Technicolor Dreamcoat. worked hard. just right. He said he picks music he ing on the music as well. But it’s said it was nice to get away from The last band concert of the year “I just feel like we continue to believes will challenge his students.