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Volume XLV, Issue 2, Sept. 11, 2015

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Sweeping curriculum changes increase transferability

by Christian Tabak
Assistant Editor

Transition and adjustment have

become a regular part of campus life
with the ongoing renovation projects
and now students can expect same
changes in classes and degree programs. The colleges curriculum has
been undergoing revision to ensure
that all courses and programs are
better aligned with those of universities, and among these changes are
included new offerings within the
Humanities Division.
Were looking to maximize the
effectiveness of our programming to
help students succeed when they
transfer and transition into the
workforce, said Edmund Gert, Associate Dean of Humanities.
One of the additions to the divi-

sions already extensive line-up of

degree programs is the new Fine
Arts Associate in Arts with a new
emphasis in musical theater.
With emphasis in art, theater,
musical theater, music, photography
and music engineering and industry, the new degrees are designed to
better match-up with the programs
of four-year universities, said Professor of Theater Rick Nelson.
The embedded certificate program is another new feature that is
being introduced and the Humanities Division is currently offering at
least three: Spanish, German and
French.
These certificates are available
to students who complete classes
through the intermediate level and

provide nice additions to degrees,

Gert said.
Another offering the division is in
the process of designing is a certificate in leadership, Gert said. With
significant input from President
Emeritus James Cook, the certificate will include classes in creative
and servant leadership along with
basic leadership theories and principles.
The hope is that with all of these
updates, more than 1,000 pages
across all the divisions, our programs will much better match the
needs of students, Gert said.
For more information on classes
or degrees offered by the Humanities
Division, contact academic advisor
Jeff Conkin at 733-7999.

Current 2016
presidential election

standings

September 11, 2015

News

TRiO receives $1.1 million grant

by Jackson Parker
Photography Editor

NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by
Taylor Phillips, Editor-in-Chief

Tickets for Oklahoma! price

correction
The prices for Oklahoma! are
$25 for the general public, $20
for seniors and $15 for students.

Golden Apple Teaching Award

The Golden Apple Teaching
Award is given to recognize an inspiring teacher. The Award allows
for students to nominate a K-12
teacher who made an impact on
their life. Submission must be at
least 300 words, should be uploaded to D2L and are due Sept.
25. For more information check
out the Fall 2015 Learning Community on D2L.

Couch to 5k
The Wellness Center is offers
a course that can take you from
a couch potato to running a 5k.
They create a training plan that
will help you to become more active over the course of nine weeks.
For more information, stop by the
Wellness Center or call 733-7330.

The 29th Asian Festival

Saturday, Sept. 12 is the 29th
Annual Asian Festival. The festival
will be held at Langston University from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will
celebrate the 30th anniversary of
the Asia Society of Oklahoma, Inc.
Admission is free.

Free webinar for students

A free webinar will be held on
Sept. 16 at 3:30p.m. It will focus
on software that is free to students and is available to use on
campus or at home. For more
information, contact Janet Griffith
at 733-7407.

Rose State College started the Student Supports Services program or

TRIO recently and received a grant for
$1.1 million over the next five years.
TRiO has been open since 1968.
TRiO was created with the goal of
giving students a better chance of
success in college. Students in the
program have access to workshops,
career counseling, library orienta-

Saving cash as a college student

by Kelsey Morgan, Graphic

Artist and
Michelle Rojano, Volunteer

College is expensive.
Although students may
be prepared to pay for the
tuition, they may not be
prepared to pay for other
smaller expenses that can
quickly add up. Rest assured, there are ways to
save a few bucks.
Dominos constantly has great coupons on
their website. Burger
King and certain Subway locations offer a 10
percent discount to stu-

dents who present a valid

school ID.
Amazon offers a free
6-month trial for Amazon Prime to students,
which includes free twoday shipping. After six
months, Prime is available for 50 percent off.
For textbooks, looking online may be the
best option in terms of
saving some extra cash.
Chegg can help you find
your textbooks for up to

90 percent off bookstore

prices.
Banana Republic offers a 15 percent student
discount, Topshop a 10
percent discount, and Icing a 10 percent discount
for students apparel and
accessory needs.
Download College Discounts, a free app, for
more deals and discounts
for students, available in
the App Store or Google
Play.

Student Success Fall 2015 Workshops

Topic

Date/Time

Location

College Survival 101

Wednesday, September 15
12:30 PM 1:30 PM

Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room

Note-Taking

Wednesday, September 23
2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room

Tuesday, October 6
12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 22
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3
12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Tuesday, November 17
12:00 PM 1:00 PM

Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room
Humanities Building
Room 130
Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room
Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room
Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room

Math Study Skills

*Budgeting

*Psychology of Spending
Organizational Skills

Hire Me Job Placement

*Wise Use of Credit Cards

*Couponing 101

*Lunch provided

tions, tutoring and several other programs.

TRiO also helps students transition
into the next phase of their Education
by helping them enroll, setting up a
visit to their new campus and helping
them contact organizations on their
new campus. With this grant, they
will be able to help many more students.
For acceptance into the program,
students must be U.S. citizen or meet
residency requirements, must be admitted Rose State College and commit
to succeed in college.
For more information, call the Student Support Services office at 7337329.

Wednesday, September 16
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 29
12:30 PM 1:30 PM

Business Building,
Room 209

Student Center,
Tinker Terrace Room

September 11, 2015

Opinion

Editorial: 14th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

by Taylor Phillips
Editor-in-Chief

Sept. 11, 2001, was Americas darkest day. It was the day
that terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. This year is the
14th anniversary of the attack. The attack left America in a daze;
it was as if the world had stopped spinning.
I was 5 years old when the attacks happened, so I have very
little memory of that day. I remember waking up shortly after
the attacks happened. The news was on, everyone seemed to be
emotional. Being so young, I didnt really understand what happened or how it would affect us.
That day left a mark on everyones lives. It left some without
family, some without friends and some with the fear of what
might come next. Sept. 11 reminds us of how we came together
as a nation and how good can come from bad. Let us remember
those who lost their lives that day and those who fought to keep
us safe 14 years ago.

by Taylor Phillips
Editor-in-Chief

Campus Chat

What clubs do you wish Rose State had?

Aylin Perez

Courtney Anderson

Marietta Corona

Kourtney Brown

Lauren King

Id be very interested in a salsa

contest club. Everyone makes salsas and we let the
students judge,
then we play with
water balloons.

Dance Club.

I think it would
be great to have
a dance club,
fencing or maybe
even an art club.

Disc Golf Club.

Itd be great to
see an international ministry to
make international students feel
more welcome on
campus.

Staff Members
Editor-in-Chief

Adviser

Darcy Delaney

Secretary

Carol Benefee

Computer Guru
Scottie Seger

Taylor Phillips

Assistant Editor
Christian Tabak

Graphic Artist

Kelsey Morgan

Online Editor
Becca Stokes

Photography Editor
Jackson Parker

Circulation Manager
Elizabeth Connor

Campus Media Participation

Garrett Hare
Jonathan Goudeau
Brittany Graham

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Soccer Spotlight

Raider Life

September 11, 2015

by Jonathan Goudeau
Mass Media Participation

Gracie Jonas

Jacob Slayter

Major: Public Relations

Position: Outside or Left
Wing
Jersey Number: 6
Favorite Professional
Player: Alex Morgan of
USWNT

Major: Accounting
Position: Left Back or
Midfield
Jersey Number: 21
Favorite Professional
Player: Xavi Hernandez of
FC Barcelona

[My favorite thing about

Rose is how] small [it is],
I know all my professors,
counselors, and people
and its not overwhelming.

Its an honor [being on

the team] because you are
paving the way for bigger
and better things to come
through, [and you] get to
help establish the program.
Photo courtesy of Jacob Slayter.

Photo courtesy of Gracie Jonas.

By DeJean Clement

Comedy Corner

18 Excuse
20 Singer __ Gorm
22 Actor on NCIS: New Orleans
26 Sandbar
27 Goodman of Dancing with the
Stars
28 Fight result, for short
29 Grand __ Opry
32 Actor Winkler
35 Host of Americas Funniest Home

Last Weeks Answers

ACROSS
1 Cruise or Hanks
4 Bonet and Kudrow
9 Actress __ Sara
12 Wife to Mickey, Artie and Frank
13 __ likelihood; probably
14 Travelers stop
15 Galloped
16 Soup servers utensil
17 Banned pesticide, for short

Videos
39 Bigwig; powerful person
40 Gomez Addams portrayer
42 Marsh
43 In debt
47 Kaiser or Aetna, for short
48 MacGraw or Larter
49 Christopher Columbus city of
birth
50 Long, long time
51 Voyage to the Bottom of the __
52 Howard or Isaac
53 Deli loaf
DOWN
1 Scarlett OHaras estate
2 Skating rinks
3 __-depressive; bipolar
4 Frasiers ex
5 Message __ Bottle; Kevin Costner
movie
6 Down in the dumps
7 Up __ Night
8 Smooth and glossy
9 Malcolm in the __
10 The Worlds Fastest
__; film for Anthony
Hopins
11 Opening bet in poker
19 Derek and Diddley
21 The King and I star
23 Say Yes __ Dress
24 Star of The Mentalist
25 __ Came a Spider;
movie for Morgan Free-

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29 Peter or Annette
30 Actor Robert __
31 Flightless Australian bird
33 Family name on Blue Bloods
34 2015 and others: abbr.
36 Personal websites
37 The __ Guys; movie for Will
Ferrell
38 Mr. Spocks portrayer
39 Advanced business degrees, for
short
41 Number of Emmys for The Gong
Show
44 Moist
45 Ending for Max or Paul
46 Neithers partner