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Senate Snapshot:

Get to know your Student Senators

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Music Stand:

Valentine’s Day Mix-up!

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Play Preview: The Bard comes to the campus

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Spotlight: Craig Dawkins,

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Volume XXXIX, Issue 18

RSC bids the last char-ter member of the collge goodbye this semester. Joy Rupp, who started work-ing for the college in June 1970, will be retiring effec-tive March 1.

She start-ed as the b u s i n e s s chairperson, the equiva-lent to dean in the 1970s, and held that position un-til June 1985. She then started working as the director of Person-nel, and continued there until 2001. She has since been in Human Resource Development.

Prior to becoming a Raider, Joy taught at Capi-tol Hill High School and the University of Oklaho-ma, according to a 2002 article written by Julie Bishop.

When asked what she remembers about the opening of the school, she had two words: “Excite-ment Supreme.”

We were so excited be-cause the students were excited, faculty was ex-cited, and the community

was excited,” Rupp said.

She says her favorite aspect of the job is defi-nitely the people. She said it was amazing to

see the effect education has in one’s life to open doors of opportunity with stu-dents, faculty and staff.”

In Bishop’s article, she said her inspiration comes from seeing “people attain what they aspire to do.”

RSC was founded for all the right reasons; to make a positive change in the people who come here,” Rupp said.

“I have known Mrs. Rupp for the 10 years I have worked here; she was one of the first to welcome me to the RSC family,” Bishop said.

“I like her demeanor and her ability to listen and problem solve. I would like to tell her what a fabulous role model she has been for so many. Her loyalty to this institution is un-matched. She carries with her the history of RSC from “spooning” in the trailer in the beginning, to the opening of the new health sciences area.”

Connie Myrick has known Rupp since 1981. “She is a true friend to strangers and friends alike. She is the only person that knows everything about RSC and its community. I believe Joy Rupp is a person with unlimited pa-tience. If you are research-ing a topic or ideas, Joy is the go-to person,” Myrick said.

“Joy is the sweetest per-son on earth. If you are a person that is down, Joy can bring you up immedi-ately. She can truly make you feel needed and con-nected. I would do any-thing for Joy Rupp. RSC is losing a part of its heart,” Myrick added.

“I have worked closely with Mrs. Rupp since the fall of 1973 when I became Director of the LRC. She and I served on most of the major college commit-

tees together after that,” RSC President Terry Brit-ton said. He wishes to tell Rupp to “enjoy retirement. Spend time eating ice cream with the grandchil-dren and preparing them for a RSC education.”

“Joy intentionally ini-tiates acts of services for others. She is keenly aware of employees’ and stu-dents’ needs and is always available to help without expecting anything in re-turn,” Jana Legako said.

“Joy is an avid reader and has been generous in giving me many enjoyable and interesting books to read. Retirement will be the newest chapter in her life --- I wish for her all the happiness and fulfillment a joyful retirement brings,” Legako said.

“Joy Rupp is the heart-beat of everything good and right at RSC, the epit-ome of grace, ” Gary Banz said. Banz frequently calls to check on her.

“Joy Rupp is a lady of character who made a special effort to befriend new regents to make them comfortable. She especially

helped me. I am proud to consider her a personal friend,” Betty J.C. Wright, chairman of the RSC Board of Regents, said.

Dr. Joe Leone said Rupp was “important to the de-velopment of the school” and that she has “earned the right to relax and enjoy herself.”

“There are so many things that I admire about Joy: her thirst for knowl-edge, her enjoyment in bringing new ideas and ways of looking at things to others, her high eth-ics, her staunch loyalty, her intelligence, her quick wit…her gentleness when dealing with the flaws of others,” Sherry Alexander said.

“Joy, you have been a mentor to me in my ca-reer and a guiding light in my life. I expect you to stay ‘on the job’ of helping us at RSC…we need your work with character and ethics to keep us at our best! I guess you can retire a little,” Alexander said.

Joy Rupp says good-bye to RSC after 40 years

The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; that excitement of pleasurable feel-ings which is caused by success, good fortune,the gratification of desire or some good possessed.

Webster’s 1828 definition

RSC 2010 definition

JOY, n.“Savvy.”- Julie Lesko-Bishop, coordi-nator of the 15th Street News“Caring.”- Connie Myrick, coordina-tor of Career Services and Job Place-ment“Servanthood.”- Jana Legako, execu-tive director of personnel services“Enthusiastic.”- Sherry Alexander, EmPower instructor“Genuine.”- State Representative Gary Banz, former member of the RSC Board of Regents“Reliable.”- Dr. Joe Leone, former higher ed chancellor for the state of Oklahoma and former RSC president

By: Samantha MaloyAssistant Editor

Joy Rupp, then director of Personnel Services, delights children from the Child Development Laboratory Center on April Fool’s Day 1994. Mrs. Rupp has always been dedicated to the education of students regardless of age.

(Archive photo by Kathy Addington)

Prior to the landscaping of the mall area, Mrs. Rupp and cohorts gather to dedicate Lake Lazalier. Mall area flooding became a regu-lar occurrence after rain storms and provided comic relief. (Archive photo)

Joy’s Campus Wide Retirement Party: Thursday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the west end of the Main Din-ing Room in the Stu-dent Center.

Charter members gather during the 15th anniversary festivi-ties in photo at left. Above, charter members have a mini

reunion during the 25th anniversary celebration. Joy Rupp has been an active participant in many of the school’s activi-

ties and functions throughou the years. (Archive photos)

Mrs. Rupp’s positions at the college have changed but her devotion to the institution has remained steadfast. (Archive photos)

Dr. James Cook, former RSC president, and Mrs. Joy Rupp discuss campus issues during a break in campus action. Dr. Cook worked

with Mrs. Rupp from 1996 until he retired in July 2006. (Archive photo)

Policies and letters to the editor

Editor in ChiefRacheal Price ([email protected])

Assistant EditorSamantha Maloy ([email protected]) Features EditorBryan Mangieri ([email protected])

News EditorMiranda Liming ([email protected])

Assignment EditorAdriana Valtinson

PhotographersDanetta ButlerJennifer Wimer

Graphic ArtistBrian Allen

VolunteersJonathan DyerDanielle Finnegan

Circulation ManagerElexandria Murchinson

Tech SupportScottie Seger ([email protected]) SecretarySharon Motley ([email protected])

Coordinator of Stu-dent PublicationsJulie Lesko-Bishop ([email protected])

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Letters to the Editor Have your say!

Where are the female musicians?As a female and an artist

I find myself wondering why there are few female artist and musicians in the American Music Industry class that is provided for those of us that are inter-ested in majoring in the musical arts. Many people think that when you enter into the field of music that it is easy and that there is not much work involved aside from practicing your instrument and keep-ing your voice up to par. This is a big mistake. I can guarantee you that there is more to the music world than just playing instru-

ments and singing. The entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing industries in our fast paced world. The entertainment industry makes 500 billion dollars a year.

One of the first things you should know about the industry is the kind of op-portunities that are avail-able to you so you don’t get saddled with what produc-er your manager decides to give you and your band. Remember this is about you and your band not about how much money they can exploit from you and your talents. Secondly,

if you don’t like where your manager is leading you and your band then you’re not limited to just the man-ager and producer that has been provided to you. This class tells you all you need to know so if you want to manage the band your-self or produce the records yourself, you can. You learn all the legalities that are as-sociated with the business and you learn what you need to do to get a song that you created copy-righted. So again I ask , “Where are the musicians?” By: Asheley Friend

How many Student Senators does the school really need?

This is a valid question because we can’t seem to keep them. In theory, there are four executive officers elected in the spring; five division merit appointees se-lected by the deans; and 16 other senators elected by the students in the fall. As of Tuesday, Feb. 9, the school had 21 total.

The Student Senate has a higher turn-over rate than a call center or a fast food restuarant. Okay, maybe not. We didn’t do the math, but our point is this: We can’t keep track of who is in and who is out.

You know what this school really needs: a Vegas bookie to post the odds of how long a senator will last. The school could potentially bring in a lot of money betting on this.

So what is happening to them: Did someone fart? Did one group start dat-ing another group and now they broke up? Should we be dividing the senate like marital assets?

Enough with the silliness, we need to discuss this seriously. We are not naïve enough to think every senator that has quit resigned due to scheduling conflicts or emergencies in their lives. That means some of these are quitters because of personality conflicts. While no one will admit to it, there has to be tension in Senate. Perhaps, even factions working against one another.

While we are throwing out supposi-

tions, we do have practical ideas. First, get over it. As a human being that

will someday have to work to support and feed yourself, you are going to have to work with really annoying people. They are going to make you want to tear your hair out, and you will not just be able to quit because you hate them.

As a complement to the first tip, as a senator, you have made a commitment to serve the student body for the year. You are a highly visible part of this campus.

You are politicians. Start acting like it. Like we said, you are politicians. Poli-

ticians get criticized, picked on, argued with, and harassed. Yet, they still have jobs to do and have obligations to their constituents. The students of the college are your constituents. You owe it to them to do your job and represent them. What message does it send to faculty and staff, when the representatives of the student body are irresponsible quitters? Your behavior as not being able to handle the

commitments you claimed to be able to manage when you petitioned for your seat makes all the students of the campus look bad.

All right, students, who are not ex-quitter senators and eligible to apply to Senate, there are still two seats to fill ac-cording to Student Acticities – well as of press time, there may be more next week if habit holds out. Get out there and start filling them. Bring your ideas, your passion, your drive, and your dedication to one of the most influential campus groups.

WANTED:Student body seeking

Student Senator that is Dedicated, trustworthy

Has decent GPA and time management skills

Must be able to juggle multitasking

Must be able to take criti-cism

Must love pets!Desired but not required: Brunette with good teeth

and ripped abs

One, two, three, four, how many elections does it take? Taken just last month, this student senate photo is already out of date. If you blink, you may miss another resignation. (Photo by Jennifer Wimer)

(Photo provided by MCT Campus)

SPOTLIGHT Craig DawkinsProfessor of Consumer Finance and EconomicsBy: Samantha Maloy

Assistant Editor

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Craig Dawkins has been a professor of Consumer Finance and Economics here on campus since August 2005. He teaches Personal Finance, Intro to Investments, Principles of Macroeconomics and Principles of Microeconomics. A native of Oklahoma, Dawkins has also lived in several different cities in Texas, as well as spent time in Florida and Alabama. Before coming to RSC, Dawkins was a store manager for three national retail chains. He was also the CEO of CDI Incorporated and became a financial advisor at a major Wall Street investment-banking firm.

Professional Credentials: Undergraduate degree from UCO. MBA from Oklahoma Christian University. Heroes: “Milton Friedman. Friedman’s commitment to the principles of liberty and freedom and his innovative insight into economics enabled him to have an extraordinary impact on the world.” Hobbies: “Writing, public policy, sports and my wife tells me ‘doing 5 things at one time.’” Forms of exercise: “Playing basketball in the RSC Wellness Center.” Favorite Food: “Steamed fish, crab, shrimp, oysters, crawfish, gumbo, anything blackened.” Proudest moment: “Risking it all and starting my own business. Could have also been my scariest moment.” What is your most eccentric behavior? “My wife says that my

most eccentric behavior is sitting in my chair, surfing the internet, while listening to my MP3 player in one ear, the radio and the television in the other ear, while reading a magazine, all at the same time.” What Web site would you recommend to someone else and why? “First, I recommend Reason.com because I like the policy perspective and the writers. The Wall Street Journal (online.wsj.com) because of the very timely and relevant financial market news.” If you were stranded on a desert island and all of your basic needs were met, what three things would you take with you and why? “1) A solar powered generator to power my 2) laptop computer and a 3) satellite Internet connection. I want, I need, I must have information and the ability to write.” What do you wish you would have known in college? That studying hard and staying focused on learning makes a big difference in life. To not be ‘tired of school.’” Quote that most amuses or inspires you: “…everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search for Meaning” One adjective a loved one would use to describe you: “Tenacious.” Which would you rather discover, a cure to the common cold or the flu? Why? “The flu. The flu

has more severe effects on some people. People rarely die of colds. People die all the time from flu symptoms.” If you could live in a different time period, what would it be and why? “I like the era in which I have lived. But I would most definitely like to live in the 22nd century. Simply the future. The future will bring great technological advances that will be incomprehensible in their scope. Life expectancy should be well over 100 years of age by that time. I am hopeful and optimistic about the future.” What cartoon character would you be and why? “I’d like to be the Road Runner. He’s really fast and he makes his predator enemies look foolish. Of course, who wouldn’t also want to be Superman?” Who was your favorite teacher? (At any point in your life) Why? “My favorite teacher wasn’t actually a teacher in the traditional sense. His name was

Robert Appleby, Sr. He’s now deceased. He was a division president for Dillard Department Stores, Inc. I reported directly to him for a period of time. He was a two time cancer survivor during an era where surviving cancer was more difficult than today. I learned so much from him during this period that it’s truly hard to express how much I actually learned. He taught me to confront problems head on. He showed me the meaning of living the courage of your convictions.”

Photo provided by Craig Dawkins

Fast FactsAge: 47Hometown: Prague, Oklahoma. Spouse: “I’ve been married for 26 years. We met when I was going to UCO in 1983.” Kids: “A boy and a girl. Both are in college.”

Senate welcomed a guest speaker for the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Aaron Poach, campus relations coordinator for Higher One, presented material on the company’s services and answered questions the senators and guests had. Higher One was hired by RSC in March 2009 to help distribute student re-funds.

Poach showed a short video on the advantages of the Higher One card and discussed the facts and

myths about the program.“We don’t hold your re-

fund, we don’t send you junk e-mail and we keep your information secure…that’s what Higher One is all about,” Poach said.

In other Senate news, Treasurer Sederis reported a balance of $15, 495.66 in the Senate account. The Senators voted to grant $500 to the Cheer Club to pay their entry fee at their national cheer competition in Las Vegas later this se-mester.

Senate Bill 004, which has been tabled for two

weeks, was voted on and passed unanimously Tues-day. The change to the bill will allow prior Sen-ate members to reapply for Senate only after meeting with the Ethics Commit-tee.

There is an additional Senate seat open, making a total of two seats open, so students wishing to ap-ply must turn in their ap-plication to the Student Activities office by noon on Monday, Feb. 22. Elec-tions will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Wear Red DayWear Red Day returns Wednesday, Feb.

24. Everyone is encouraged to partici-pate this year by wearing an “Every Beat Counts” T-shirt. By donating $5 or $10,

participants will receive an official T-shirt that will help raise awareness of women’s

cardiovascular disease and empower women to reduce their risk of the disease. Employees who participate will be entitled to wear jeans on Wednesday, Feb. 24. T-shirts can be purchased at the front desk

of the Wellness Center lobby.

Health Sciences Information SessionsThe Health Sciences division will have an

informational session at 12:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in the Student Center Main Dining Room. Prospective

students to the Health Sciences programs will be able to ask questions regarding

admission and application processes, costs, curriculum, and prerequisites.

Diamond Leadership SeriesThe Diamond Leadership Series will

host Danny Cahill, RSC graduate, reality TV star and “America’s Biggest Loser” Winner in “Finding the Why” 2 p.m..

Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre. A Health and Wellness Expo will follow immediately after his presentation 3

p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Wellness Center.

Trip to SpainTwo informational sessions will be held to discuss Study Abroad Club’s upcom-ing trip to Spain in May 2011. The first

meeting will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in the Humanities building, Room 130. The second meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the Humanities building, Room 130. You do not have to be student to take advantage of the trip.

For more information, call Reginald Snod-dy at 733-7927 or e-mail him at [email protected] or call Lori Morrow at 733-7927

or e-mail her at [email protected].

Frances White Hughes Scholarship

The Frances White Hughes Scholarship offers the opportunity for ten students majoring in art, music, music recording, theater, or library technical assistance to receive a $1,500 scholarship per semester. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a minimum 12 credit hours, have at least a GPA of 2.5, and complete 90 hours of internship with the RSC Performing Arts Theatre or an equivalent organization. An essay is necessary to apply. For more infor-mation, contact Rick Woodard, Humani-ties academic advisor, by calling 733-7999. The deadline for applications is Mar. 1.

Let’s keep it brief

By: Miranda LimingContributing Writer

Senate carousel saga continuesTwo senate seats still up for grabsElection to be held February 23

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Carla Robison explains to students that learn-ing to navigate the college campus is essential

to being successful. The Student Success Center, located in the Student Center, is open Monday -

Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Photo by Samantha Maloy)

Have you ever been confronted with someone in a gorilla suit when you walk into a class? This was the reality for a group of students studying philoso-phy under the tutelage of Professor Toni Castillo. Her point was to get them thinking about “What does it means to be hu-man?” Following her lec-ture, Castillo took the time to answer a few questions on the topic. After read-ing this, perhaps, you will take the time to answer the question for yourself.

Q: Why is it important to have a dialogue on

what defines humanity?

A: This dialogue goes back further than

Socrates and his notion that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” The beginning question, of course, was to ask who and what am I? And in de-fining ourselves we get a starting point for asking all the other questions.Until someone studies phi-losophy, most people don’t take time to consider what it means to be human. But once they begin to ask that question and form an-swers, it’s very problem-atic…And they come up with all different kinds of things.

Q: How do students generally answer the

question on what defines humanity?

A: Every way you can imagine. Most, not

all, have never thought about it before, so once we really begin to examine it—things like “are you the same person from one day to the next or is a new you created each day?”

Q: Can you explain this idea of a new person

further?

A: Some would say you have a soul and are

the same person day-to-day. Others take the per-spective that each time you change you become a new person. Still others will say they work on a faith that believes they have a soul that exists before they’re born, inhabits their body, and then continues to exist forever after they’re born. Others firmly believe that you create your sense of self as you live, and it dies with you when you die. They’re everywhere with their beliefs, and these be-liefs exist in all kinds of combinations.

Q: So you are saying different philoso-

phies have different con-cepts of what a human es-sentially is?

A: That is correct. Be-ing human is so fun-

damental that questioning what it means is usually the last thing we do. Phi-losophers, though, have questioned this for centu-ries and come to very dif-ferent conclusions. Some philosophers say humanity comes from the body, oth-ers the soul. For some it is our capacity for memory or the recognition of oth-ers.

Q: Do you challenge your students to find

the answer for themselves?

A: I have the answers for me but not for

them. My point, the whole point of asking this in phi-losophy, is to make stu-dents see the way to work through the question using logic and to find reasoned explanations that support their beliefs. Not just “I believe this because so-and-so told me”, or “this is what my society suggests”, or “this is what the media suggests.” I want them to find or affirm the answer on their own.

For more information, consider taking a philoso-phy class next semester. If you can’t wait to start your own search check out the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on the Internet or type “The Mind-Body Problem” into a search en-gine and see what you can find.

Going Bananas! Student volunteer Lesa Logue attends philosophy class dressed as a gorilla to get her fellow students thinking “What does it mean to be human?” Logue’s costume kicked off two weeks of

answering that question in Professor Toni Castillo’s Introduction to Philosophy class. (Photo by Danetta Butler)

Professor challenges students: ‘What does it mean to be human?’

Everyone should probably experience Shakespeare at least once in their life. Though the themes and characters might not have changed much since the 17th century when most of Shakespeare’s plays were written, following the dialogue can prove to be a mind workout.

Students and faculty have such a chance to workout their minds, as well as support the students in the Drama Department. RSC is presenting Sir William Shake-speare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this month in the H.B Atkinson Theatre.

The show is playing Feb. 11-13 and 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., along with matinees on Sunday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m.

According to Sparknotes.com, “A Mid-summer Night’s Dream” was written in the mid 1590s. The Web site terms the play “one of his strangest and most de-

lightful creations, and it marks a depar-ture from his earlier works and from oth-ers of the English Renaissance. The play demonstrates both the extent of Shake-speare’s learning and the expansiveness of his imagination.”

In the story, there is a dude (Lysander) and a chick (Hermia) who love each other, but aren’t supposed to. Hermia’s dad has another man for his daughter picked out, but Hermia refuses his choice. She can face the death penalty or spend the rest of her life as a nun for refusing to obey her dad. And did I mention that Hermia’s intended lover (Demetrius) really does love her, but Hermia’s friend (Helena) is the one that’s in love with Demetrius, yet he doesn’t love her?

This play really has it all: forbidden love, denied love, unearthly beings, a guy on stilts, magic…oh wait now, I can’t give it all away! To find out the rest, go see the play for yourself!


By: Bryan MangieriFeatures Editor


Greg Crall (Bottom), RSC staff member, and Hailey Moore (Titania) work out their love is-

sues. The drama department will hold eight per-formances of the play starting Thursday, Feb. 11.

(Photo by Jennifer Wimer)

Hailey Moore (Titania), theater major, “hangs around” while on the set of A Midsummer Night’s

Dream. The theater department will put a new spin on the classic tale in an upcoming produc-

tion of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” (Photo by Jennifer Wimer)

Raider interpretation of ‘The Bard’ now playingModern version captures relationship issues

RSC will hold a Commu-nity Health Fair 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, Feb. 27 in the Student Center. The Health Fair, co-sponsored by the col-lege and the Midwest City Regional Medical Center, will provide free screenings for students and the community.

Liz Brown, Wellness Co-ordinator and Professor, ex-plained that the fair is for promoting health in the com-munity and allows people to get valuable information from screenings that would nor-mally cost a lot of money. She added that it’s important for people to know their health

status and important num-bers such as blood pressure and cholesterol.

The fair is first come, first served; they do not take ap-pointments.

Free screenings available to participants include blood pressure checks, body fat analysis, vision screenings, diabetic foot screenings and sleep apnea screenings. A glucose and lipid profile (measuring Triglycerides, Cholesterol, HDL, LDL) will also be available at no charge from 9 a.m. to noon (fasting after midnight is required; test results mailed in 2 weeks). For more information about the Fair, call 733-7525.

Health fair invites community to ‘check up’

By: Adriana ValtinsonAssignment Editor

College Survival 101 Re-cap:To overcome the overwhelming sensation of entering college for the very first time (or the first time in several years):

• Know what resources are available to you on campus• Know how to ask questions to get the help you need• Know yourself! Learn how you study best, and work toward

creating a study environment conducive to success.•Know how to relax

The Student Success Center offers a vari-ety of workshops to students throughout the semester that help with everything from time management to personal fi-nance. All the workshops are held at 3 – 4 p.m. in the Tinker Terrace Room in the Student Center.

Personal Finance: Wednesday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, April 20

College Survival 101: Wednesday, Feb. 10

Learning Styles: Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, April 28

Time Management Strategies: Tues-day, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, April 7

Test Taking Strategies: Wednesday, March 10 and Tuesday, May 4

Stress Management/ Memory: Tues-day, March 30 and Wednesday, May 5

Student Senate Snapshot

Executive Board

Amanda Walters, presidentPre-education Major

Gavin Hart, Vice President

Secondary Education Major

Myka Phillips, SecretaryRadiology Major

Myka Sederis, Treasurer

Mathematics and Engineering Major

Photos by Jennifer Wimer

Shawn McCreary,Floor Leader

Music Education Major

Josh Maxwell,Business DMA

Business Major

Robbie Ray,Senator

Music Major

Vivian Gamboa,Senator

Administrative Leadership Major

Jeremy Sims,Senator

Music Recording Major

Jeremy Tanequodle,Senator

Music Recording Major

Matthew Webb,Senator

Criminal Justice Major

Madeline Miller,Humanities DMA

Journalism Major

Mark Sauerwald,Engineering and

Sciences DMAPre-Medicine Major

Gracie Bedford,Senator

Nursing Major

Michael Neary,Webmaster

Business Major

Robbie Barthel,Parliamentarian

Cyber Security Major

Eric Neary,Senator

Business Major

Camilo Ulloa,Senator

Physical Therapy Major

Deric Ross,Social Sciences DMA

Political Science Major

Not Pictured:Hosanna Morris,SenatorBusiness Major

Not Pictured:Andrew Bertolasio,SenatorPolitical Science Major

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liam Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 7:30 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11 – Sat-

urday, Feb. 13; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 – Saturday, Feb.

20; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre. A dinner theater will be held Thursday, Feb. 11 prior to the show.

For more information regarding the dinner theater, call the Office of Special Events

at 736-0313 or email Lisa Price at [email protected].

Hartel Dance Group Hartel Dance Group will entertain audi-ences at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13 in the

Performing Arts Theater. The group’s enthralling choreography has captured audiences with its hypnotic and entic-

ing movements and shapes. The group’s performance will showcase the joy and

passion of the contemporary American art

form. To purchase tickets visit the Civic Center box office at 201 N. Walker Ave., call 405-297-2264 or 1-800-364-7111 or purchase online at www.myticketoffice.com. Faculty, staff and students can get

two free tickets to the show. Staff and stu-dents must present a valid I.D. to receive

the free tickets.

Can You Dance?The Paralegal Association is hosting a “Best of the Best Dance Contest” 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 in the H.B. Atkin-son Theatre. Tryouts will be held 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 3. Rehearsals for the show will be held Friday, March 5. An entry fee of $10 will be required for each group performing. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. For additional information call Delicia Reed at 607-6223 or email her at [email protected].

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Singing the V-day break-up blues

Music Stand

On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate our loved ones. Unfortunately, during the hard economic times, this celebration may also break the bank.

In any case, V-Day is a double-edged sword. It can be used for good, but also

it could be used for evil. It’s nice to share the day with your loved one, but at the same time, corporations make gazillions of dollars from you trying to prove your love. I mean literally gazillions of dollars.

Anyway, V-Day is just around the bend, and you’re frantically looking last minute for the perfect

gift for your boy-friend or girlfriend. Well, I don’t know what to tell you. I’m not dating any-body. So why are you making this my problem? Because it’s not.

Despite that your relationship is none of my business, I do have advice to of-fer. Instead of shil-ling out money for the tie that fits just right or the per-fume that will rock her world, wouldn’t it just be easier if you broke up with your boyfriend or girlfriend? And the best way to do this in

style, you ask? Why with your very own poignant mixed tape filled with the very best of break-up rock, well music anyway.

By: Bryan MangieriFeatures Editor Your Guide to A

Break-up Mix-tape:“Believe,” by Cher.“Love Hurts,” by Nazareth.“She Hates Me,” by Puddle

of Mudd.“The Sign,” by Ace of Base.“Everybody Hurts,” by

R.E.M.“These Boots Are Made

for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra.

“You Oughta Know,” by Alanis Morrisette.

“Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” by Poison.

“March of the Pigs,” Nine Inch Nails.

“It Ends Tonight,” The All American Rejects.

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