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• B’ball move not a done deal, editorial, p. 2.• Cars stolen from campus, crime, p. 7.• OKCCC soccer team slammed, p. 8.• Photo club mimics paparazzi, p. 10.

Sept. 19, 2005This Week

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Strike a pose...

Austin Tolin, Scholars League member, hopes for astrike as he takes part in bowling night for OKCCC clubsand organizations at Penn 44 Lanes. The HealthProfessions Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Black StudentAssociation, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, ScholarsLeague and the Society of Performing Artists were amongthe clubs participating in the event. For more informationabout club activities, call (405) 682-1611, ext. 7523.

Photo by Holly Jones

President BobTodd announcesMarch retirementProvost Paul Sechrist named acting president

See “Retire,” page 12

OKCCC leader leavingbehind lasting legacy

By Christiana KosturaEditor

A fter 10 years asOKCCC’s president,

Dr. Bob Todd, 65, has an-nounced he will be retiringin March.

His decision comes afterseveral health complica-tions arose, resulting fromheart surgery last January.

Todd issued a statementof retirement via e-mailSept. 12 to the OKCCC fac-ulty and staff, saying hewould step down becauseof his health.

“It is with great sadnessthat I am... retiring from myemployment with the col-lege, effective March 1,2006,” Todd wrote. “I haverecommended that theBoard of Regents name anacting president until my

employment with the col-lege has ended.”

College regents namedDr. Paul Sechrist actingpresident during the re-gents’ committee of thewhole meeting Sept. 12.

Sechrist, who is currentlyserving as provost and Aca-demic Affairs vice presi-

dent, will stand in as theacting president until theregents select a permanentreplacement.

Sechrist’s relationshipwith Todd goes back severalyears.

“I am personally grateful[for] the incredible leader-ship opportunities [Todd]provided to me by firstnaming me as dean of theDivision of Business andComputer Technology,then as vice president forAcademic Affairs, and lateras provost,” Sechrist said.

“He encouraged and sup-ported my professionalgrowth.

“He has served as mymentor and will always bemy friend.”

Several regents com-

By Christiana KosturaEditor

OKCCC’s presidentDr. Bob Todd may

be retiring but he leavesbehind a legacy of action inshaping the college.

Todd joined the collegestaff at its inception in1972 as the administratorin charge of business, tech-

nology, math and science.He took on the role of

president in 1995 after Dr.Bob Gaines retired.

Todd’s legacy at OKCCCincludes helping createprograms such as OKC-

GO, which gives OklahomaCity public school gradu-ates a chance at success inhigher education.

The program providesstudents with free tuitionfor the first year out of high

school. It also helps withbook and fee costs, and fi-nancial aid and scholarshipplanning.

Between 1999 and 2004,more than 1,300 studentsparticipated in the pro-gram, according to the col-lege website.

Todd also paved the wayfor Pathways Middle Col-lege high school.

“Pathways Middle Collegeis a college [preparatory]

school for the OklahomaCity public schools for stu-dents who are luckyenough to be on this cam-pus,” said Carol Brogan,Pathways Middle Collegeadministrator.

The school’s studentsmust meet a set of require-ments to qualify for enroll-

See “Todd,” page 12

“I call him our godfather.He’s always been there for us.”

—Carol BroganPathways Middle College Administrator

Health issues promptedPresident Bob Todd to retire.

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Editorial and OpinionEditorial

PIONEERVol. 34 No. 5

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Student responds to race issueDon’t count yourhornets before

they stingThe headline of a recent local sports section read,

“NBA to OKC? Get to know the Hornets.” Such astatement may come as a surprise because Okla-homa City is not considered a major league city.

Recent events may have changed such notions.Earlier this month the nation came together tosupport those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

As the country focused on helping those in need,a few people were looking for other ways to helpNew Orleans and those in the Gulf Coast. This in-cluded Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.

After floodwaters washed out the homes of NewOrleans’s sports teams, Cornett had an idea.

On Sept. 5 he offered the Ford Center as a tem-porary home to the New Orleans Hornets. The of-fer came across in a friendly and quiet manner.

At first it looked like a charitable, if not noble,thing to do. Early comments seemed to say “we’rehere to help a friend in need.”

Yet after the initial offer was made, a sort of com-petition began. It was reported by www.espn.comthat a group of cities including Louisville, San Di-ego, Nashville, and Kansas City also were inter-ested in hosting the Hornets.

Cornett made a bold move by leading a group offive National Basketball Association officials on atour of the Ford Center on Sept. 9.

“The NBA is impressed with what we have to of-fer,” Cornett said after revealing a 41-game leasehad been discussed.

Yet Cornett’s own words following the visit hintedat something other than being a Good Samaritan.

“That old image that we had of Oklahoma City asbeing a market that was only able to support mi-nor-league events is outdated,” Cornett said.

It looks like Cornett wants to capitalize on theirplight. The Oklahoman jumped on Cornett’s band-wagon by discussing the possible move regularly.

Their coverage became trouble when the news-paper ran a two-page spread about the Hornets inits Sept. 12 issue.

A section dubbed “Meet the Hornets” was meantfor local sports fans, but sounded like a marketingtool for potential season ticket holders. It was writ-ten as if the Hornets were already here.

Regarding the April 10 game against the Cleve-land Cavaliers, Oklahoman writer John Rhode said,“LeBron James, the sage superstar, will be 21 yearsold when he visits the Ford Center.”

Getting an NBA team is not worth taking advan-tage of a tragedy. The mayor and the media maybe the ones who get stung.

—Matthew CabanStaff Writer

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To the editor:This is in response to Mr.

Ware's letter. Is he watch-ing the same newscasts asI am?

I saw a picture of floodedbuses the black mayor ofNew Orleans let sit and beflooded along with the restof the city.

I see the National Guardhelping little old black la-dies from their homes andpeople being rescued by he-licopters.

The response to 9/11 wasfive days. Hurricane Kat-rina’s response was threedays.

Maybe the racism issueis with everyone else whoisn't black.

People are a large part ofthe problem. I'm being mis-treated because I'm what-ever.

I'll agree there is and willprobably always be a raceproblem in the United

States, if not blacks thensome other race that hasstepped on the UnitedStates.

I spent one semester ofmy high school learningblack history. That means Ispent 4 1/2 months listen-ing to Malcolm X telling mehow I mistreated the blacksand how the blacks shouldrise up against the whites.

Now, of course, that wasafter two years of busing inOklahoma City where youfought more days than not,where you watched yourschool literally be torn apartby people who didn't evenattend class there, where

your friends were stabbedin front of you and you couldnot do anything but watch,where girls you knew yourwhole life were being raped.

Now my question is: howdo you expect there to everreally be a change when theschools are doing their bestto keep us enraged?

—Russ FridayOKCCC Graduate

“Maybe the racismissue is with

everyone elsewho isn't black.”

—Russ FridayOKCCC Graduate

Sept. 19, 2005 • PIONEER • 3

Comments and Reviews

Story continues with new CD

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

“Always do right. This will gratify some people andastonish the rest.”

—Mark Twain

Some things are meant to go together: Ben andJerry’s, peanut butter and jelly, rights and respon-sibilities. Hmm. You probably have the “rights” partof that duo down pretty well. We live in a culture inwhich someone’s always talking about their rights.

Our rights are important, to us as individuals,and to our society as a whole. As a student, youshould understand your rights as a member ofOKCCC. You have a right to express yourself in ap-propriate ways and a right to agree or disagree withthe opinions of others. You have a right to an envi-ronment that is conducive to your learning.

However, you also have responsibilities. Some-times, that isn’t a popular idea in this society. Weall want our rights preserved at whatever cost be-cause we feel entitled to them. We aren’t quite asconcerned with responsibility. Those are thingsother people are supposed to have. While we maywish someone else will always be there to take careof those things, the reality is we can’t enjoy rightswithout also shouldering some responsibility.

The OKCCC Student Handbook outlines yourrights and responsibilities as a student on this cam-pus. Page 34 explicitly outlines your responsibilityfor attending class and making progress. There isan expectation you will be in class each time theclass meets and you will participate in the mannerrequired by your professors. The fact you don’t thinkyou’ve missed too many days to earn a passing gradedoesn’t mean your professor agrees.

Pages 35 through 38 outline appropriate studentconduct and possible consequences for inappropri-ate conduct. As a student, you have a responsibil-ity to behave in ways not interfering, either directlyor indirectly, with the learning process in the class-room or lab. You have a responsibility to engage inethical behaviors related to your assignments (don’tcheat). You may not curse, threaten, or abuse an-other person (especially your professors).

This list goes on. Of course, the overwhelmingmajority of you take responsibility for yourselvesand behave in a manner appropriate for an adult.You attend class, do assignments, and have the nec-essary tools for success. A few of you, however, haveroom for improvement. Whether through ignoranceof the expectations we have or your lack of adjust-ment to the college culture, you have placed your-self on a collision course with academic difficulty.The good news is you have time to change that.

We in Student Development care about your suc-cess and want your college experience to be a goodone. You have a right to solid advisement, but youhave to take the responsibility to come get it.

—Mary TurnerStudent Development Counselor

Ubisoft is no slouch whenit comes to producing heartpounding intense first per-son shooter games. That’swhy it’s no surprise theyhave produced anotherplatinum hit with the Rain-bow Six series.

Rainbow Six: Lockdown,for Xbox, arrived on shelvesSept. 6.

This year, Ubisoft totallyrevamped the Rainbow Sixseries. Everything has beenchanged — from the cam-paign to the multi-playermode. Some veterans of thegame may not like the waythe series is going becauseit’s so revolutionary but Ithink it was a much-neededmove.

One of the many changesplayers will notice about thegame is the speed. Playersno longer feel like they’rewalking with ankle weightson. The characters nowseem to walk at a decentspeed. The gear also hashad a facelift and Ubisofthas added better technicalequipment. The maps pro-vide dark, more realistic at-

mospheres. Boards in thefloor creak and enemiespay attention to doorsopening around them.

Also added to the cam-paign mode are sniper mis-sions. At times, playerscan take control of DieterWeber, the team’s sniper.They also may providecover for the ground teamas they make their waythrough the levels.

The multi-player modehas had significant chan-ges as well. This year, Ubi-soft added team sharp-shooters. Team survival,retrieval and total conquestare still available play op-

tions.One of the most intrigu-

ing additions to the multi-player game is the persis-tent elite creation mode.Ubisoft has taken a role-playing game aspect andincorporated it with a FPSgame. Now players can playonline to collect experience,and mo-ney to buy and up-grade weapons, armor andstats.

This game was well worththe wait and has the seriesgoing in a positive direc-tion.

Rating: 4.5/5—John Savage

Staff Writer

Despite the illustriouslylong title, Coheed andCambria’s newest release,“Good Apollo, I’m BurningStar IV, Volume One: FromFear Through the Eyes ofMadness,” is a solid addi-tion to the band’s multiplealbum spanning story.

Much more organizedthan “The Second StageTurbine Blade” and morecompelling than “In Keep-ing Secrets of Silent Earth:3,” Coheed and Cambriahas managed to one-upthemselves with “IV.”

Accompanying the albumis the release of the secondaddition to vocalist/guitar-ist Claudio Sanchez’s sci-figraphic novel, which followscharacters and events fromthe albums.

The idea is intriguing andprovides much more listen-ing pleasure thanks to thedepth of the lyrics and mu-

sical structure, whichboosts the uniqueness ofthe albums.

“IV” is anything but trite— Coheed and Cambriamake new strides in writ-ing and especially boldmoves with the song ar-rangements on the album.

For example, the openingpiece is orchestrated, andsets the mood for the restof the album as surreal andfierce while the secondtrack is an eerie acousticsong showcasing the vio-lent nature of the album.

In total, “IV” is an intense

third mark in the story witha brash rock ’n‘ roll feel,reminiscent of the powerrock of the late ’80s.

Everything about it isdelicately mastered tomake it the best of Coheedand Cambria’s albums todate.

The recognizable vocalhooks and poppy nature ofpast Coheed and Cambriaalbums is present, and itadds greatly to the overallpresentation of the album.

From the story aspect,the album’s lyrics boastturmoil and triumphamong the characters, andleaves listening ears want-ing more.

Although sporadic, “IV”has tons of captivating ap-peal and is an experiencelike none other.

Rating: 5/5—Richard Hall

Staff Writer

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Adjunct professor dies of heart failure

New English prof ventures from Arizona to OKCCC

By Holly JonesStaff Writer

Adjunct biology ProfessorJames Biggs, 61, died ofheart failure Sept. 11.

Biggs had taught atOKCCC for four years.

“Students loved him be-cause he challenged themmore than any other pro-fessor,” said Richard Trout,biology professor.

Many of the science pro-fessors and Biggs’s stu-dents were somber at thenews of his sudden death.

Trout said Biggs will beremembered for his senseof humor. He was alwaystelling jokes or laughing atthe ones others told.

“I’d find a really funnyjoke and he would laughand laugh,” said JohnWelge, adjunct chemistryprofessor.

“It was amazing to mehow much he could storein his memory. He was anexpert in several fields andhe taught so many classeshere. I don’t know how hekept up with them all.”

Biggs received a bache-lor’s degree from the Uni-

versity of Central Okla-homa in 1966. His doctor-ate in zoology was earnedfrom the University of Okla-homa in 1976.

Max Simmons, Math andScience dean, said Biggsenjoyed teaching.

Simmons said Biggs wasdedicated and wanted toteach as many classes ashe could sign up for.

Biggs had taught at OSU-OKC, Seminole State Col-lege, Oklahoma City Uni-versity and SouthwesternChristian University, andas a graduate student forOU, according to his obitu-

ary in the Norman Tran-script.

Simmons added that,right now, the departmentdoes not want to cancel anyof Biggs’s class meetingsand that full-time facultyare filling in until a perma-

nent solution can be found.Biggs’s wife, Donna,

hosted a “celebration of life”service for him Sept. 15 atthe Amity Lodge in Okla-homa City.

Donna Biggs asked thosewho attended to share amemory, joke or story tohonor her husband. Thecouple had been married38 years.

Survivors include his wifeDonna of Norman and sis-ter Elaine Mitchell of ElReno.

Staff Writer Holly Jonescan be reached at PioneerPhotog@okccc.edu.

“Students lovedhim because he

challenged themmore than any

other professor.”—Richard Trout

Biology Professor

By Jeremy BarrNews Writing Student

Over the summer,OKCCC hired English Pro-fessor Christopher Ver-schage as one of the newfull-time professors in theArts and Humanities de-partment.

Verschage is teaching En-glish Composition I and IIthis fall.

He said he is excited tobe at OKCCC and hastaught students of manydifferent ages.

“My youngest studentwas 5 years old and my old-est 75,” Verschage said.

Verschage was a readingspecialist for ABC PhoneticReading school in Phoenixbefore coming to OKCCC.

Having taught at schoolssuch as Northern ArizonaUniversity, ElizabethtownCommunity and TechnicalCollege and a few commu-nity colleges around thePhoenix area, Verschagemeets the qualifications.

He received an associatedegree from Lansing Com-munity College, a bach-elor’s from Michigan StateUniversity and a master’sfrom Northern ArizonaState.

For six years Verschagetaught full-time at theElizabethtown Community

and Technical College inKentucky.

Verschage said he liked towrite stories, which led himinto writing and teaching.

“I try to bring my ownexperiences with writing (aswell as other writers’ expe-riences) into the classroomto encourage students withtheir own writing,” Ver-schage said in an e-mail.

Susan VanSchuyver, Artsand Humanities dean, saidshe is excited to haveVerschage on board.

“We’re thrilled,” she said.Not only does Verschage

teach, but he also designswebsites.

VanSchuyver said Ver-schage’s web design abili-ties will be beneficial to thecollege.

Verschage said he hascreated several websitesand would love to help withthe college’s website ifneeded.

Verschage has taught for16 years and said hedoesn’t believe he is a diffi-cult teacher.

He said he takes the timeto help each student whoneeds it.

“I try to explain conceptsin a way that’s understand-able for students and at thesame time, I try to makemyself as accessible as pos-sible,” Verschage said.

Verschage said, when heis not teaching, he likes toread Native American non-fiction books, play guitar,camp, and spend time withhis wife and four kids.

Public Speaking course gets techno upgradeBy Lizzie Byrd

News Writing Student

OKCCC will offer a newtwist to one of its popularcourses for the upcomingspring semester. Thecollege’s public speakingcourse will include a never-before-offered electroniccomponent.

Mass Media Communica-tions Professor Gwin Faul-coner-Lippert said the de-cision to add the electronicaspect of the class wasmade to better prepare stu-dents to deliver speechesthat include a microphone,computer, and camera. It isalso expected to assist stu-dents for future careers.

“Journalism and broad-casting students will be-come more competitive andadd to their résumés withthe polished on-camera

skills learned in thiscourse,” Faulconer-Lippertsaid.

Adding the electronicportion to public speakingwas initially proposed byFaulconer-Lippert and wassupported by the Journal-ism and Broadcasting fac-ulty.

“The course will be of-fered to all majors and willbe listed as a general edu-cation course,” Arts andHumanities Dean SusanVanSchuyver said.

Only one section will beoffered with the electroniccomponent out of approxi-mately 15 sections and only25 seats will be available.

While all majors are wel-come to enroll in thecourse, the electronic pub-lic speaking section is par-ticularly aimed at journal-ism and broadcasting stu-dents. The course is threecredits and will be held on

Mondays from 5:30 to 8p.m.

The specialized section ofpublic speaking was cre-ated in order to assist jour-nalism and broadcastingstudents, but VanSchuyversaid all majors could ben-efit from enrolling in thecourse.

“Public relations majorscould benefit from thiscourse as someday they willhave to create and give pre-sentations, while theatermajors would gain flexibil-ity when applying for futurejobs,” VanSchuyver said.

“Our regular public spea-king course provides thatas well but the addition ofcameras will give the stu-dents greater flexibility.”

Business major LatoyaWillis said she might havebenefited from a speechcourse that included prac-tice with video cameras andmicrophones.

“The course will beoffered to all majors

and will be listed as ageneral education

course.”—Susan VanSchuyver

Arts and HumanitiesDean

“It depends on what sortof business you plan ongoing into but it would bebeneficial because you dohave to speak in front of alot of people,” Willis said.

She said public speakingis required for her majorbut she has already com-pleted the course.

The success of this sec-tion will help the collegedecide whether to offer theextra electronic training infuture public speakingcourses.

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By Whitney WillisNews Writing Student

The Office of Student Life is hosting ananniversary celebration in honor ofOKCCC’s 33rd birthday.

The festivities will be from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, atthe arts festival site outside Entry 5on the west side of campus.

Liz Largent, Student Life director,said the purpose of this celebrationis to create a fun environment for stu-dents to congregate and take a load ofstress off from their first round of tests.

Activities will include a bungee run,jousting, a live deejay, giveaways, freedrinks and all-you-can-eat hamburgersand chips for $1.50.

Science prof loves outdoorsBy Sarah Atkinson

News Writing Student

Adjunct science ProfessorCassandra Meek became afull-time biology and chem-istry professor this semes-ter.

Meek was an adjunctwith the biotechnology de-partment this summer anda special hire during thetwo-week intersession.

She also was an instruc-tor for the depart-ment’ssummer academy for highschool juniors and seniorsin June.

Meek said her interest inbiology came from living inthe countryside of Okla-homa.

“I am amazed at the waythe intricate details of lifeprocesses work together togive the whole big picture,”Meek said. “Everything isconnected in the web oflife.”

Meek graduated from

Broken Bow High Schooland attended various smallcolleges before earning herbachelor’s and master’sdegrees in biology at theUniversity of Central Okla-homa.

In 2003, Meek receivedher doctorate in Crop, Soiland Environmental Sci-ences from the Universityof Arkansas.

Meek taught at the Del-gado Community College inNew Orleans, TarrantCounty College in Texasand the University of NorthTexas in Denton beforecoming to OKCCC.

Charlotte Mulvihill, Bio-technology program direc-tor, said Meek came toOKCCC just when she wasneeded.

“She will use her chem-istry and molecular back-ground to help keep ourbiotech programming up todate,” Mulvihill said.

Meek said she likes thegoal-oriented approachOKCCC offers.

“I am amazed at theway the intricate

details of lifeprocesses work

together to give thewhole big picture.”—Cassandra Meek

Biology and ChemistryProfessor

She said OKCCC is thebest fit for her and her fa-vorite part of the college isthe students.

“Most of our studentshave families and jobs tomaintain, and this can bequite a challenge. They arehere because they want tobe,” she said.

Meek said her primarygoal is to get students torealize their full potential.

Meek lives in OklahomaCity with her 15-year-oldson.

She said they both lovemusic, spending time out-doors and traveling.

Have a question, comment or story idea?Let the Pioneer know. It’s your newspaper!

Contact the editor at (405) 682-1611, ext. 7409or e-mail editor@okccc.edu.

Student Life throws partyfor OKCCC birthday bash

Frisbee art also will be available, Largentsaid.

She said Frisbee art is the process ofsplashing multiple colors of paint on aspinning Frisbee, creating a unique andoriginal piece of art.

Student Development counselors alsowill be available to speak about how im-portant a college degree is to the lives of

students.They will answer any questions or

concerns stu-dents haveabout gradua-tion.

This will be thesecond anniver-sary celebration.

The first onewas held last year and attracted more than200 students, Largent said.

6 • PIONEER • Sept. 19, 2005

Researcher comes from Texas

Poli Sci department gets new prof

By Justin KeaneNews Writing Student

After living in what manyat the college would call theenemy territory of Austin,Texas, Janet Perry has mi-grated north and beenhired as OKCCC’s Institu-tional Effectiveness Direc-tor.

She began work July 1.Perry was previously the

Assessment Coordinatorfor St. Edwards Universityin Austin.

“After looking at thewebsite, I was very im-pressed with [OKCCC’s]enrollment growth and op-portunity to work with somany people,” Perry said.

“Everyone has a commit-ment to the success of thestudents and it is some-thing that is contagious,”Perry said.

“I plan to embrace it frommy position.”

Perry earned bachelor’smaster’s degrees in eco-nomics from the Universityof Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

She also has an Educa-tion Doctorate from NovaSoutheastern University inFlorida.

Perry has already beenvery active in OklahomaCity since finding a home.She has recently seen thebombing memorial andtaken a canal trip inBricktown.

She said she is enjoyingthe city, although as for theweather, she’s surprised itisn’t a bit cooler cooler herethan in Texas.

The new job is keepingher busy.

Perry described her job as

By Neely DowNews Writing Student

Randy Hopkins wasnamed as a new full-timepolitical science professorthis fall.

“I have been waiting forthis opportunity for a longtime,” Hopkins said.

Political Science is thestudy of government andgovernment operations.

Hopkins has been an ad-junct instructor at OKCCCsince 2000.

“OKCCC is important tothis community and Okla-homa City as a whole,”Hopkins said.

Hopkins said political sci-ence is important becausegovernment touches every-one in this country everyday.

He said he never plans torun for political office, but

he hopes some of his stu-dents do.

Hopkins said his favoritepart about teaching is be-ing able to focus on thesubject material on a fulltime basis. Hopkins said hebecame interested in politi-cal science at an early agefrom watching the eveningnews with his father.

Hopkins is from Tulsa.He attended Tulsa UnionHigh School.

He has bachelor’s degreesin political science and his-tory from the University ofNorth Texas, a master’s de-gree in science from Okla-homa State University anda master’s degree in publicadministration from theUniversity of Texas, inTyler.

Hopkins has been ingraduate school at the Uni-versity of Oklahoma for fiveyears now and has almostcompleted his education.

Guitarist tells storiesthrough songs

Janet PerryOKCCC Institutional

Effectiveness Director

Social Sciences depart-ment chair Ray McCullarsaid students appreciateHopkins’ lectures.

“Hopkins is very highlythought of for the thor-oughness of his presenta-tions and the helpful atti-tude.” Hopkins said heplans to teach at OKCCCfor a long time.

assisting people in design-ing and developing betterways to serve the people oncampus.

She said she is currentlyworking with the adminis-tration on monitoring re-ports for the OKCCC Boardof Regents.

Perry is married and hasthree step-children and twograndchildren.

She said she has morethan 400 stuffed animals,to the delight of her grand-children.

“Everyone has acommitment to the

success of thestudents and it issomething that is

contagious and I planto embrace from my

position.”—Janet Perry

InstitutionalEffectiveness Director

By Matthew CabanStaff Writer

Technique meets art-istry when classical gui-tarist Brad Richter gra-ces the stage of theOKCCC Theater at 7:30p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

Richter is a specialtype of performer andcomposer, said ScottTigert, Cultural Pro-grams and CommunityDevelopment assistant.

“There are those whohave great techniqueand those who are art-ists who interpret pie-ces,” he said.

Richter is both.Tigert said the appeal

of Richter’s music is howhe tells stories with hissongs.

“Before each song hetells you what it is aboutand you can hear whathe tells you,” he said.

Richter, 36, is a nativeOklahoman who wasborn and raised in Enid.

He taught himself howto play guitar at age 12,according to www.bradrichter-guitar.com.

Tigert said Richter isgifted.

“I bet he would be con-sidered a prodigy,” hesaid.

Richter was able tocombine his raw talentwith traditional studyingduring his college yearsin the early ’90s.

He received a bache-lor’s degree in musicfrom the Chicago Musi-cal College of RooseveltUniversity in 1993 and amaster’s in music fromthe Royal College of Mu-sic in London in 1994.

After completing hiseducation, he performedacross the United Statesand Europe.

He is currently a mu-sic professor at the Uni-versity of Arizona, ac-cording to his website.

Tigert said another in-teresting way Richterreaches students is theCanyon Country GuitarProject in Page, Ariz.

Most of the students inthis project are Navajo,Tigert said. This is partof Richter’s outreach andresidency program.

One component of theprogram for students iscomposition workshops.

Richter will host aworkshop on caampus at10:30 a.m. Wednesday,Sept. 28, in the greenroom of the theater.

The workshop is freeand open to the public.

On his website Richtersaid he likes to teach ina relaxed atmospherewith a sense of humor.

During the workshopthree to four OKCCC gui-tar students of TerryIsaacs will perform pie-ces to be critiqued byRichter, Tigert said.

“It is a great chance forguitarists to get a profes-sional insight,” he said.

Tigert said the concertis for anyone interestedin hearing a wonderfulguitarist and composer.

General admission forthe concert is $20, whiletickets for students,staff, faculty, alumni andseniors are $15.

For more information,contact Tigert in Cul-tural Programs andCommunity Develop-ment at (405) 682-7579.

Staff Writer MatthewCaban can be reached atStaffWriter2@okccc.edu.

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Time: 7:30 p.m.Date: Thursday, Sept. 29Place: College theaterCost: $20 for generaladmission, $15 forstudents, faculty and staffF.Y.I.: Richter will hold aworkshop at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday, Sept. 28 inthe theater green room

Sept. 19, 2005 • PIONEER • 7

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Thieves take three cars from parking lotsBy Christiana Kostura

Editor

Three cars were stolenfrom the OKCCC campusduring the first week ofSeptember, said Ike Sloas,Safety and Security direc-tor.

One vehicle was stolenfrom the OKCCC campuson Sept. 8, said AmandaMills, nursing sophomore.

“I was walking to my car,in parking lot C, when I sawthe [thief],” she said.

The car, a 1983 redMonte Carlo, belonged toOKCCC student KevinMcKee. The theft occurredaround 11:15 a.m., Millssaid.

She said she saw a largeman with a darker com-plexion and black hair try-ing to get into the vehicle.

“I never would have beensuspicious, since he didn’tstop when he saw me,”

Mills said, “but then hestarted tearing up thesteering console.”

After getting the vehicle’slicense plate number, Millsreported the incident toOKCCC’s Safety and Secu-rity department.

According to OKCCC’sincident report, the vehicleis valued at $8,000. Thereport also stated therewere $450 worth of schoolbooks in the car.

Another vehicle stolenwas a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo.The SUV was taken fromparking lot G on Sept. 6.Jim Ellis, director of test-ing services at OKCCC, re-ported the car stolen.

Ellis said the thief stolethe keys from a collegelocker.

“I went jogging and hadleft my belongings in whatI thought was a securedlocker,” Ellis said.

The Wellness Centerlocker was pried open whileEllis was outside.

A cell phone, watch, keysand $4 in cash were stolen.

The thief then stole theSUV, which belongs to Ellis’daughter.

“They mostly stole mysense of security,” he said.

Ellis said he found thevehicle on the shoulder ofI-240 two days later. Thevehicle has substantialdamage, he said. The en-gine no longer starts.

“When using an allegedlysecure area, know it’s yourrisk to leave your belong-ings there,” Ellis said.

The most recent vehiclestolen was a red ChevySilverado worth $4,500,according to an OKCCC in-cident report.

The vehicle was reportedstolen by its owner, JamesWells, on Sept. 9 just after1 p.m. The truck was sto-len from parking lot C.

Sloas said Safety and Se-curity has stepped up pa-trols in the parking lots.

“We have assigned addi-

Student caught in lot puffing pot

tional officers to parking lotpatrol, while maintainingpatrols inside the building,”Sloas said.

A total of six cars have

been stolen in 2005 so far,he said.

Editor Christiana Kosturacan be reached at editor@okccc.edu.

By Richard HallStaff Writer

Safety and Security Of-ficer Rod Harden followedhis nose and caught a stu-dent smoking marijuana inparking lot C on Aug. 23.

Harden said he was pa-trolling the parking lot in agolf cart when he smelledmarijuana coming from atruck, where he foundBradford Boalt smoking amarijuana cigarette.

“Boalt was nervous whenI approached him,” Hardensaid.

Boalt was so nervous,Harden said, that he thenswallowed two joints afterHarden asked the studentfor identification.

“It was a very foolishthing to do,” Harden said.“While I questioned Boalt,he kept insisting he wasn’tsmoking marijuana.”

Safety and Security Coor-dinator Keith Bourque saidstudents who smoke mari-juana on campus are in vio-

lation of the law.Harden said he scolded

Boalt for his actions.“I told him he needed

counseling and that I wasgoing to write a StudentConduct report on him,”Harden said.

A Student Conduct Re-port is written when a stu-dent violates any of thepolicies printed in the Stu-dent Handbook, accordingto www.okccc.edu/poli-cies/503.

“The Student Handbookstates that violating theCollege Drug and AlcoholPolicy is against state andfederal law,” Bourque said.

Boalt was suspended forthe incident. Student Rela-tions Director Mary Can-dler could not give the spe-cific length of his suspen-sion, but said it could be fora long time.

“Depending on the cir-cumstances of the situa-tion,” Candler said, “hecould be suspended for therest of the semester up tofive years.”

This isn’t the first time

Harden has come acrossstudents using drugs.

“I’ve come across somestudents who say it helpsthem test better,” he said.

He said students need toread the Student Hand-book and become versed onthe policies.

For more informationabout college policies, pickup a Student Handbook inStudent Services located onthe first floor of the mainbuilding, visit www.okccc.edu/policies or call StudentServices at (405) 682-1611,ext. 7784.

Staff Writer Richard Hallcan be reached at SeniorWriter@okccc.edu.

Association raisesscholarship funds

By Lizzie ByrdNews Writing Student

The Faculty Associationraised money during itssemi-annual fund-raiserknown as the Coke Wagonheld at Arts Festival Okla-homa from Sept. 2 to 5.

The fund-raiser was heldto raise money for FacultyAssociation scholarships.

“There are two fund-rais-ers,” said math ProfessorChris Oehrlein, “one in thefall and one in the spring.”

Faculty and staff mem-bers sold soft drinks to fes-tival attendees.

The Faculty Associationthen receives a share of theprofits.

Volunteer Coordinatorand English Professor MikeFranco said the amountraised is still pending.

“The college won’t knowfor at least three moreweeks,” Franco said.

Students may apply forFaculty Association schol-arships through facultymembers willing to recom-mend them or the facultymay nominate the studentsthemselves.

Each year $250 to $350scholarships are awardedto four to six students at-tending OKCCC.

The spring fund-raiserfocuses on baked goodsand crafts brought in byfaculty and then sold orauctioned off.

Applying for the scholar-ship more than one time ayear is allowed.

There is no academic re-quirement and all majorsare welcome.

Students must submit anessay with their applicationon how attending OKCCChas improved or influencedtheir lives.

Bradford Boalt

• Always lock your car.• Never leave your keys in the ignition or anywhere in

the car.• Never attach a tag with identifying information to your

key ring.• Completely close your windows.• Consider the purchase and installation of security

devices, such as alarms, ignition kill switches, fuel killswitches, visible steering wheel locks and tracking devices.

• Copy your license plate number and vehicleidentification numbers (VIN) on a card and keep the cardwith your driver’s license. This will aid officers in quicklyrecovering your car.

• Go to an emergency call box or call (405) 682-1611,ext. 7691, if you see someone trying handles on the carsin a lot or “hanging around” the cars. Call if you hear glassbreaking or other sounds which may indicate someone istrying to get into cars. Provide security with a full descriptionof the person, including clothing and a direction of travel ifshe or he leaves the area.

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Sports

UPCOMING OKCCC

INTRAMURALSSCHEDULE

•Sept. 19: Flag football gameswill be played on Monday, Sept.19, and Thursday, Sept. 22. Allgames will be played at theathletic field on the south side ofcampus near May Avenue. Formore information, contactCommunity Education andHealth Specialist Eric Watson at(405) 682-1611, ext. 7786.

•Sept. 20: Volleyball games onTuesday, Sept. 20, and Thurs-day, Sept. 22, in the gym on thefirst floor of the main building. Formore information, contact Com-munity Education and HealthSpecialist Eric Watson at (405)682-1611, ext. 7786.

•Sept. 24: The soccer seasonmoves on as OKCCC faces theUniversity of Oklahoma Colo-mbia team at 2:30 p.m. Thegame is hosted by the Universityof Central Oklahoma. For moreinformation, contact LeagueCoordinator Jalal Daneshfar at(405) 947-2377.

Soccer team starts season on wrong foot

Photo by Holly JonesPlayers from the University of Central Oklahoma fight OKCCC

midfielder Uziel Rios for control over a loose ball during thefirst soccer match of the season Sept. 10. The game ultimatelyslipped away from OKCCC as UCO scored six goals in thesecond half. UCO won the game 7-1.

By Quincy RobinsonNews Writing Student

The OKCCC soccer teamlost its first game Sept. 10against the University ofCentral Oklahoma. Despitethe tough game and formi-dable opponent ahead, theteam looked loose and op-timistic.

That optimism soonturned to disappointmentas OKCCC lost 7-1.

OKCCC coach K.B. Ye-boah looked optimistic aswell before the game. “We’llsee what happens,” he said.“We just need to get usedto playing with each other.”

OKCCC started the gamewith an aggressive tone.They kept UCO on theirheels most of the first halfby firing three shots at UCOgoalie Michael Fadum.

UCO scored the first twogoals, but OKCCC an-swered early in the secondhalf with a goal from for-ward Eric Attakorah.

Later in the second halfOKCCC’s aggressive playturned too aggressive.

Two players, MitchellNelson and Ryan Lopezboth received yellow cardsfor hard fouls.

To add to the frustration,UCO scored on a penaltykick that stemmed from atripping foul on OKCCCgoalie Roberto Hernandez.

UCO fed off OKCCC’sfrustration and began topick apart their defensewith precision passing.

The UCO players beganto click on all cylinders,keeping OKCCC on defensefor most of the second half.

“Move forward, move for-ward.” Yeboah shouted tohis team anxiously.

Uzeil Rios was listening tohis coach and scrambledfor scoring opportunities toshoot again on Fadum.

However, the UCO de-fense held tight, not lettingOKCCC have another op-portunity to score.

“We have some playerswho work and can’t makepractice,” Yeboah said.

“For the most part we justneed to play as a team.”

OKCCC’s next game willbe at 2:30 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 24 against the Uni-versity of Oklahoma-Co-lumbia. The game will behosted by UCO.

OKCCC will play againstOU at noon Sunday, Sept.25. Redlands CommunityCollege in El Reno will hostthe game.

For more information,contact League CoordinatorJalal Daneshfar at (405)974-2377.

Spinning class builds stronger, healthier heartsBy Matthew Caban

Staff Writer

Heart fitness training has begunat the Wellness Center with sixspinning bikes.

Spinning is a form of stationarycycling, Wellness Center AttendantChico Dambreville said.

“They are exercise bikes set upto look and feel like real bikes,” hesaid.

Dambreville teaches one of thenew spinning classes at theWellness Center.

Spinning is designed to give par-ticipants a unique workout fortheir hearts, said Traci Wheeler,Recreation and Community Ser-vices director.

“In this spinning class we aretraining people to build theirhearts into stronger and more ef-ficient muscles,” she said.

Participants are asked to pur-chase a heart rate monitor.

“During this, people should workout at between 60 to 85 percent oftheir maximum heart rate,”Wheeler said.

“You have to make sure

someone’s heart rate doesn’t gettoo high.

“There are safety measures toprevent an overload.”

Staying in a specific heart ratezone allows people to burn fat andtrain their hearts in a safe man-ner, she said.

“The workout will train the heartto pump blood faster to the rest ofthe body.”

Although the class gives partici-pants a good workout, they are al-lowed to go at their own pace,Dambreville said.

Before they could teach spinning,both Dambreville and Wheeler hadto be certified through Mad Dogg,a company that trains those whoteach spinning.

“I chose to work with them be-cause their training was intense,”Wheeler said.

“The training was great,” shesaid. “We got to learn how to train

people by watching their heartrate.”

Both Dambreville and Wheelerlook forward to teaching studentsand others about spinning.

“It’s a fun class so it’s not sup-posed to be hard or gruesome,”Dambreville said.

He teaches a class from 1 to 1:50p.m. Monday and Wednesday.

Wheeler teaches classes from5:30 to 6:25 p.m. on Monday andWednesday, and from 1 to 1:50p.m. on Saturday.

Each class is taught in room1C1B near the locker rooms.

The cost is $20 per month forstudents and $35 per month fornon-students, Wheeler said.

For more information on spin-ning classes, contact Wheeler at(405) 682-1611, ext. 7280.

Staff Writer Matthew Caban canbe reached at StaffWriter2@okccc.edu.

“In this spinning class we are training people to buildtheir hearts into stronger and more efficient muscles.”

—Traci WheelerRecreation and Community

Services Director

Sept. 19, 2005 • PIONEER • 9

Counselormoves intoclassroom

By Mary Lynn FryerNews Writing Student

From student developmentalcounselor to psychology professor,OKCCC’s PeggyJordan is fulfill-ing her dream.

Jordan has justmade the switchfrom an office toa classroom thisfall.

She spent thepast six years asan OKCCC Stu-dent Development counselor. Jor-dan also taught as a part-time psy-chology professor for 12 years.

She said she is confident in hercareer change to full-time profes-sor. “I am very excited about beinga teacher because I am seeing stu-dents in a new way,” Jordan said.

Cecelia Yoder, psychology depart-ment chair, worked with Jordan formany years.

“Peggy Jordan is a great additionto the program,” she said. “I feelgood about her new position.”

Jordan is excited about the newposition. “I feel privileged to be apart of students’ excitement andtheir new experiences.

“I hope to build longer andstonger relationships with them.”

Jordan also sponsors Psy Beta,and the Psychology and Sociologystudent club.

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HighlightsHispanic Community Forum

OKCCC will host a Hispanic Community Forum at 2p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 in CU2. Community leaders willdiscuss important topics such as immigration, housing,education and development of the Riverside community.

Time Management WorkshopAt noon Monday, Sept. 26 in CU2, Student Life will

present another segment of the Brown Bag Lunch Se-ries. Learn the basics on how to manage your time andprioritize your life. Cooperative Technical Education Co-ordinator Alexa Marshlan will host the workshop. All stu-dents who attend any segment of the series will be en-tered into a drawing for a chance to win an Apple iPodShuffle.

Health Professions ClubThe Health Professions Club will host guest speaker

Susan Tucker from OU Health Sciences Center from noonto 12:50 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26, in CU3. The informationprovided is valuable to allied health majors. For moreinformation, contact Physics Professor Steve Kamm at(405) 682-1611, ext. 7268, or club member Zarah Williamsat (405) 203-8294.

OKCCC annual job fairOKCCC will be having its annual job fair from 10 a.m to

2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the college union. Thefair is open to students, alumni and community. For moreinformation, contact Student Employment Adviser LindaFay at (405) 682-1611, ext. 7683.

Wal-Mart gift certificate drawingAll students who uploaded a résumé in September to

our college central jobs board at www.collegecentral.com/okccc will be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate. For moreinformation, contact Student Employment Adviser LindaFay at (405) 682-1611, ext. 7683.

American Red Cross hurricane relief at OKCCCLast year OKCCC collected nearly $300 in change from

students, faculty and staff to aid the American Red Crossduring the tsunami. Now, in an effort to help answer thecall for help from the Gulf states devastated by Hurri-cane Katrina, OKCCC is once again collecting donationsfor the American Red Cross. Donation jugs are availablein the Student Life office, the bookstore and the collegeunion.

Tai Ji Chuan and Ba Gua ZhangCome and practice the Chinese martial arts of Tai Ji

Chuan and Ba Gua Zhang between classes this fall. Theactivity is held at noon on Mondays and Wednesdays.For more information about the location and lesson timesor questions about the practice, call UNIX System Ad-ministrator Trey Bishop at (405) 682-1611, ext. 7619, ore-mail cbishop@okccc.edu.

Golden Age Celebration at State FairSenior citizens will be celebrated with their own spe-

cial day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, atCarriage Hall, under the clock tower at the OklahomaState Fair. All seniors 55 and older will be admitted freeof charge on that day to enjoy all kinds of fun activities.Exhibits, prizes, health screenings, contests andJazzercise will be a few of the events held. Registrationfor all events will be at 8 a.m. with free coffee and dough-nuts. For more information on Senior Day, call Director ofSpecial Attractions Melinda Parsons at (405) 948-6736.

Channel 9 gets royal treatment

Photo by Kasi Kennedy

Lawanda LaVarnway and Trenna Grayson, Photography Club sponsors, along with MichelleSmith, OKCCC graduate, stand behind red velvet ropes at the entrance to Bricktown’s CrabTown Sept. 9. LaVarnway, Grayson and Smith took pictures of the Channel 9 news team in apaparazzi-like fashion.

By Kasi KennedyNews Writing Student

Two sponsors of theOKCCC Photography Cluband a graduate from thecollege posed as paparazziwhile the employees andfans of Channel 9 televisionentered Crab Town inBricktown, Sept. 9.

Photography Club spon-sors LaWanda LaVarnwayand Trenna Grayson alongwith OKCCC photographygraduate Michelle Smithstood behind red velvetropes flashing their cam-eras while the employeeswalked into the restaurant.

Mayor Mick Cornett at-tended the lunch and pre-sented Mary Hart, an En-tertainment Tonight an-chorwoman with a key toOklahoma City.

Hart was the honoredguest because she and theChannel 9 employees werecelebrating her 25 years intelevision.

Hart got her start in Okla-

homa City while working on“Danny’s Day” with DannyWilliams.

Angel Jackson, market-ing coordinator for Channel9 news, contacted LaVarn-way, who is also the Pho-tography lab assistant, andasked her to gather photog-raphers affiliated withOKCCC for the event.

LaVarnway said Channel9 called OKCCC becauseJackson is a former stu-dent and co-worker of GwinFaulconer -Lippert, anOKCCC Mass Media Com-munications professor.

Grayson said the papa-

razzi role was fun.“Dean Blevins (Channel 9

sports caster) was kind andwaited for me to fix mycamera so that I could gethis picture,” Grayson said.

Smith agreed withGrayson.

“I enjoyed this opportu-nity because I probablywould not have had thechance to meet the Chan-nel 9 news crew otherwise,”she said.

The OKCCC group re-ceived free lunch and gotautographs and picturesfrom many of the local ce-lebrities.

“I enjoyed this opportunity because Iprobably would not have the chance to meet

the Channel 9 news crew otherwise.”—Michelle Smith

OKCCC Photography Graduate

•Club news? Call John at(405) 682-1611, ext. 7676 or

e-mail staffwriter1@okccc.edu.

Sept. 19, 2005 • PIONEER • 11

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The Child DevelopmentCenter & Lab School hasseveral openings for 3- and4-year-old children begin-ning August 22, 2005.Please contact the CDCLSOffice at 682-7561 formore information. Collegestudents enrolling theirchildren may be eligible forgrant funding toward aportion of child care tuition.

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The Oklahoma City Community College Child DevelopmentCenter and Lab School announces its participation in the

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participantsin attendance are served meals, at no extra charge to the

parents and without regard to race, color,national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director,Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410,or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal

opportunity provider and employer.This statement applied to the center listed below:

Oklahoma City Community CollegeChild Development Center and Lab School

Oklahoma City, OK 73159

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“Retire,”Cont. from page 1

College provost stepsin as acting president

Dr. Paul Sechrist

mented on the selection.“I think it is a great deci-

sion made at a sad time,but a good decision,” saidRegent Jim White.

Regent Alice Musseragreed. “We’re all sad aboutwhy we have to do it butglad for the good decision,”she said.

A target date for selectinga president has not yetbeen set. “In the upcomingmonths, the board will bedeciding the course of ac-tion to name the next presi-dent of the college,” said

President Bob Todd’slegacy thrives at OKCCC

“Todd,”Cont. from page 1

ment, Brogan said.Technology has flour-

ished under Todd’s watchas well, with the creation ofthe student technology fee.

The student technologyfee helps provide OKCCCclassrooms with comput-ers, software and mainte-nance, according to the2005 Student Handbook.

The fee originated in thefall of 1994 and was $1 percredit hour.

It has since evolved to itscurrent rate of $5 per credithour. Since fall of 1997, thefee has raised more than $5million to help supportcampus technology.

In addition to those ac-complishments, Todd alsoserved the college in severaladministrative positions,said Pat Berryhill, Institu-tional Advancement execu-tive director.

“I think his total commit-ment to serving studentswas his total being,” saidJanice Phillips, executiveadministrative assistant tothe president.

Brogan agreed. “I call himour godfather,” she said.“He’s always been there forus.”

Dr. Paul Sechrist, actingpresident of OKCCC, saidone of his favorite memo-ries of Todd as the presi-dent is him always winningthe ugly Christmas tie con-test at the annual employeeholiday dinner.

A more serious memoryis how Todd provided calmand clear leadership afterthe May 3, 1999, tornadodevastated Westmoore HighSchool, leaving its studentswithout classrooms.

Todd welcomed WHS stu-dents to OKCCC’s campuswhere they were able to re-sume classes.

However, Sechrist said,he believes Todd’s greatestaccomplishments includeleading the college duringa time of unprecedentedenrollment growth, andtransforming the look andfunctionality of the collegethrough many renovationand construction projects.

Editor Christiana Kosturacan be reached at editor@okccc.edu.

“I think his totalcommitment to

serving students washis total being.”—Janice Phillips

ExecutiveAdministrative Assistant

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