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Students look to develop PoliSci Club in fall
by JaNae Williams
Staff Writer

Rose State Student Senate has four new-

ly-elected officers. As they prepare for the
transition from one school year to another, a
second group is working with professors to
initiate a club with the hopes of collaborat-
ing and raising campus involvement among
students.
Sonja Sparks and Deanna Williams, both
political science majors, are working with
other students and faculty to launch a Po-

Photo by JaNae Williams

litical Science club. Faculty sponsors for the
club are expected to be Joseph Campbell and
James Davenport, according to Williams.
PoliSci Club, officially slated for launch
in fall 2017, plans to introduce students to
the processes involved in politics, encourage
political activism, spur campus contributions
by students, connect political science majors
with events and networking opportunities
and even hold voter registration drives.
Sparks said the club would tentatively
meet the first Wednesday and third Tuesday
of each month so that students with con-
flicting schedules could still be involved. Wil-
liams added that a big hindrance for many
people hoping to join clubs is the inability to
commit because of scheduling issues.
Another desire for the group is to hold
voter education seminars to inform voters
of their rights in the voting booth, the lim-
itations on voter identification and prohibi-
tions on campaigning at the polls. Williams
and Sparks think many people are under
informed or misinformed about the voting
process.
According to Williams, the club hopes to
step in with Student Senate and give infor-
mation about what theyre doing and their
bills to students on campus who are unable
to access it easily. They also want to increase
From left to right: Kaitlyn Burden, Sonja Sparks, Deanna Williams and Adrianna Rogers
understanding about the role of Student
Senate on campus and to be actively involved
in the election process by hosting town halls
and debates for the candidates.
Sparks and Williams shared concerns re-
garding awareness of Student Senate, citing
a general lack of knowledge about the details
of the organization. They hope to help pro-
vide clarity, accountability and transparency.
Theres really too many gray areas for some-
thing that is designed to be the bridge be-
tween the students and the faculty, Williams
stated.
The collaboration between PoliSci Club and
Student Senate would be mutually beneficial,
as both clubs seek out student involvement
in campus matters as part of their core pur-
pose.
Adrianna Rogers, nursing major and newly
elected Student Senate secretary, thinks that
student participation and input is essential
to the productivity of Student Senate.
Personally, I would love to see Student
Senate get more feedback from students on
what they want to see on campus. Though
[senate members] are allowed to present our
own legislation, it is better to create legisla-
tion that appeals to more people on campus,
Rogers said.
Rogers and her fellow executive board
members President Kailey Kelpine,
Vice-President Olyvia Nguyen and Treasurer
Kaitlyn Burden have a campus population
of almost 10,000 students and more than 25
clubs and organizations to consider in the
decisions they make.
From sending legislation to the college
president for approval to fulfilling club fund-
ing requests, Rogers said if students utilize
their voices Student Senate will work to make
Rose State the best it can be as a campus.
We are here to help and we are not a group
that excludes people. We believe the more
ideas and perspectives the better, she added.

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Intersectional Feminism
by Hana Ahmad-Coleman
Staff Writer
Feminism, women fighting for wom-
ens rights. That is what many people
think whenever they hear the word
feminism. When it comes to topics
like this, people begin to develop their
own thoughts on what the definition
should be.
Tara Hall, professor of sociology at
Rose State, said her personal defini-
tion of feminism is equality for all gen-
ders. A woman should have a choice
of what she wants to do, so should
a man, she said. The social stigma
that is often there, if people blur the
gender lines shouldnt be.
It is difficult to find a clear answer
on what the definition of feminism is
because it may have different mean-
ings to different people. According to
Merriam-Websters Dictionary, femi-
nism is the theory of political, eco-
nomic, and social quality of the sex-
es.
Intersectionality may be an unfamil-
iar term to many people. The term was
coined in 1989 by legal scholar, Kim-
berl Crenshaw. Intersectionality is
the theory that the overlap of various
social identities, such as race, gender,
sexuality and class, contributes to the
specific type of systemic oppression
and discrimination experienced by an
individual.
Not everyone is included in regard to
social issues. Even though feminism is
fighting for the equality of the sexes,
people who are in minority groups can
be marginalized. That is where inter -
sectionality comes in. Intersectionality
includes everyone regardless of their
background.
Differences and Similarities of
Feminism Between the Generations
Feminism has evolved over the
years. According to Encyclopedia Bri-
tannica, there are three noted waves
of feminism. The first wave, which
began in the late 19th century, fo-
cused on issues like womens suffrage
and voting rights. The second wave,
1950s and 1960s, questioned issues
like domestic violence and workplace
inequality. The third wave, from the
1980s to the 1990s, focused on sex-
uality and gender. Throughout the
generations, societys views and even
how women fight for equality, have
changed. In an interview with Joy Ah-
mad, self proclaimed feminist and Del
City High School counselor, she rem-
inisced on feminism from her genera-
tion.
In my generation of the 50s and
60s, women in general were fighting
to be recognized as equal human be-
ings rather than property of their
husbands and/or fathers. New gener -
ations are aware that they have legal
rights that did not exist in the earlier
decades. So, protection of the law is
definitely a hard-earned achievement,
she said.
Some of the same issues that women
fought for in the 1960s are still being
fought today. Although, there have
been people who argue about the wage
gap between genders, women still get
paid less than men. A news release by
the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed
that in the first quarter of 2017, the
median weekly earning of full-time
workers was $865. Women had 80.5
percent the weekly earning of men.
While women get paid less than men,
there is another issue that remains
unequal between genders. Its the
issue of unequal pay between white
women and minority women. In that
same news release, minority women
made 145 dollars a week less than
white women.
The differences between wage gaps
do not reflect education, workforce
experience, chosen industry or stan-
dardized test scores.
This raises the question of wheth-
er women who are out protesting the
wage gap between genders are protest-
ing the wage gap between white wom-
en and women of color. This is where
the issue of white feminism comes in.
White Feminism
White feminism is a term developed
to describe feminism, that can ex-
cludes minorities, including women
of color and its LGBTQ community.
Women who are part of white femi-
nism, fight for the issues that tend to
only benefit them.
Shawntal Brown, a women and gen-
der studies and psychology major
at the University of Oklahoma, said
Feminism for white women has al-
ways focused on the gender, political
and economic equality and did not
include racial equality within their
agenda. Within women of color femi-
nism, there has been a push for racial
equality, economic equality and social
equality.
Minority feminism tends to be more
inclusive than white feminism. With
minority feminism, people from all
walks of life are represented. For wom-
en in the LGBTQ community, white
feminism does not benefit all women
in that community.
I think it gets pretty complex be-
cause people in the LGBTQ community
are discriminated against on a dai-
ly basis people in minority groups
need feminism more than anything,
said Kailyn Harris, former Rose State
Spectrum President. An example of
white feminism in the womens pride
community is when Caitlyn Jenner
received the Woman of the Year Award
from Glamour. Many people were up-
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set at the idea of Jenner receiving
the award. Transgender people are a
highly marginalized group in society.
Critics felt there were more deserving
people, such as Laverne Cox who has
done much for the trans community.
Minority women who are in the LGBTQ
community tend to have a different
experience than those who are white
in the community. Sometimes women
of color can feel underrepresented and
overshadowed by the voices of their
white counterparts. Another exam-
ple of this is the Womens March. The
march was aimed to highlight the is-
sues of human rights, healthcare and
racial equality to name a few. While
there were many people who fought
and rallied at the march, there were
women who were seen at the march
just to take selfies and be a part of the
cause.
The Womens March, from the black
feminist perspective, was primarily
white women gaining their social tro-
phy and failing to understand the real-
ity of women of color post-election be-
cause, as we know, over 52 percent of
white women voted for Trump, Brown
said. This was a great event, these
same allies are not at Black Lives Mat-
ter marches, protesting against the
immigration policies and any other so-
cial justice matter. This march is only
a beginning for feminists and allies
but there is always more that needs to
be done to ensure true equality.
Intersectionality
Intersectionality is needed in any
social issue. With feminism, the key
is for all people, not just women, to be
included. Feminism is more that just
fighting for womens rights, it is the
fight for equality of all people. Men
are equally important to the feminist
movement. It is not a secret that men
hold more political power. If women
want to get their voices heard for the
cause, men need to be on board as
well. Sure, women can fight for their
rights without men being a part of the
fight, but strength comes in numbers.
Men play a vital role in feminism,
Hall said, there are benefits for wom-
en having rights. Unfortunately,
where we are in society, women still
have less power, less representation,
and less control. To be quite honest
we need men to get on board to make
real progress.
That is not the only reason inter -
sectionality is important. It makes
feminists, and anyone involved with a
social issue see people from a differ -
ent perspective. People have different
life experiences. No two people are the
same. Feminists must look through
the multi-dimensional eyes of other
feminists in order to gain empathy
and motivation to collaborate, Ahmad
said.
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OK Sexual Education
by Michelle Rojano
Editor-in-Chief
In just the past few years, the United States
experienced a syphilis epidemic, with Oklaho-
ma reporting more than 70 cases in 2017. The
county outbreak had many people questioning
STDs - how they arise, how to get rid of them
and how to look out for symptoms. Its easy to
avoid conversations about STDs and teen preg-
nancy, but its not so easy to avoid when you
are face-to-face with a diagnosis or pregnancy.
The best way to prevent a diagnosis is edu-
cation. Many people turn to the Internet as the
fundamental resource for information on sex,
but useful information and reliable sources can
be hard to find. The Internet can be a useful
resource but can also be the stem of miscon-
ceptions. Daily, people share falsified informa-
tion and are victim to inaccurate websites. One
of the most reliable ways to receive information
regarding sexual education is through a sex-ed
program or course in school.
The problem with this is that Oklahoma is
lacking in sexual education, along with the pre-
vention of teen pregnancy. The National Cam-
paign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnan-
cy stated that Oklahomas teen pregnancy rates
are the second highest in the country. When I
was younger, I figured out the basics from bi-
ology books, Rose State alumna Becca Stokes
said. According to Stokes, her only sexual
education was an STD talk in middle school.
She described her experience in high school in
regards to sexual education to be lacking.
Noe Enriquez, biomedical engineering ma-
jor at UCO, described his sexual education in
grade school.
In elementary school, they showed us a vid-
eo and a diagram of a male and female anat-
omy. They also told us what would happen in
puberty for males and females, Enriquez said.
He continued to say he does not remember
sex education in middle school or high school.
He does, however, remember that by the time
his parents talked to him about the subject,
he thought he had already learned everything
about it from his friends. Later he realized he
did not learn everything.
I wasnt ever taught how to put a condom
on. Or what STDs are more common and what
they feel like, he said.
Many times schools are the only place people
learn about sex. Parents might not feel com-
fortable speaking about the subject with their
children, but not all kids have sex education
in school. Those who do might remember the
experience as being uncomfortable.
Despite the rates on sexual education in
Oklahoma, the way it is taught has remained
the same for years.
Teachers leading the lectures on the subject
arent trained to teach sex education. The awk-
wardness and immaturity is mirrored by the
students.
My teachers could barely say the words pe-
nis or vagina, Stokes said. meyer said although it is tough to research
Not properly teaching young people about sex
results in early pregnancy. This doesnt only
affect the teens involved; it affects the lives of
the children they bear. According to sociology
professor Tara Kay Hall, Low-income families
tend to have higher birth rates. There are many
reasons for this, such as lack of education,
lack of access to affordable birth control, lack
of legitimate economic opportunities, etc.
According to Teenshelter.org it is five times
more likely for teens who already have a baby
to have a second one. This means they have
more children and less disposable income.
Growing up in poverty does not just mean lack
of name brands and expensive gifts. It this also
means theyre more likely to be arrested.
We do see higher rates of crime in areas
of high poverty. Some research suggests that
those of lower social class might be more prone
to commit street crime because of social cir-
cumstances, Hall said.
Since it is considered a delicate subject, some
schools send out permission slips for parents
to consent to the lecture on sex. For the lec-
ture, some schools choose to divide the males
and females. Its really a maturity thing why
they should be divided, Enriquez said.
Oklahomas rates for teen pregnancy are high
Where comprehensive sex ed-
ucation exists in this country and
elsewhere, it yields lower unwanted
pregnancy rates, lower STI rates and
a later age at which sex is begun.
- Richard Wedemeyer
in comparison to many states. The U.S. De-
partment of Health & Human Services showed
that in Oklahoma births of 15 to 19-year-olds
in comparison to the national range was 14.3
births higher per 1,000 teens. Massachusetts
on the other hand, was 13.6 births per 1,000
teens lower than the national average.
According to advocatesforyouth.org, Massa-
chusetts teaches abstinence only. But News 22
from Massachusetts stated there is a bill in the
works. The bill will not require sex education to
be taught, but those who do teach it will be re-
quired to offer information on both contracep-
tives and abstinence, and to present age-appro-
priate, medically accurate information.
Unfortunately, practicing abstinence is easier
said than done. Despite coming from a reli-
gious household, Enriquez did not practice ab-
stinence. Merriam Webster defines abstinence
as the fact or practice of restraining oneself
from indulging in something. To teens, how-
ever, the meaning of being abstinent from sex
is up for interpretation. Many think they are
abstinent while still engaging in behavior that
has a risk of STDs. Only 3 percent of people
remain abstinent until marriage, according to
Abstinence Statistics.
Besides the approach chosen in teaching sex,
schools forget to be inclusive of all students, in-
cluding LGBT students. One of the biggest mis-
conceptions when it comes to the LGBT com-
munity is that they are consciously making a
choice. Professor of Psychology Richard Wede-
the matter because of the vague meaning of
the word orientation, The body of current
research informs us that sexual orientation
is largely a product of genetics that direct the
early prenatal hormonal environment. External
environmental factors play a role, but likely do
not usually dominate. One thing is clear: one
does not choose who one is attracted to.
Sex education is lacking in many aspects.
It is also exclusive to heterosexual students.
According to PBS 3.5 percent of Americans
identify as LGBT. This means in a school of
100 students, there are at least three students
who will not benefit from the lecture, if there is
one at all.
Having access to a class that not only talks
comprehensively about sex but also teaches
about the many attached subjects, like ori-
entation and gender, may help many teens in
preventing not only STDs and teen pregnancy
but also suicide.
According to Centers For Disease Control and
Prevention, studies have shown gay, lesbian
and bisexual youth are more likely to attempt
suicide than heterosexual ones. A study with
55 transgender students showed more than 13
had suicide attempts.
Not only is it important to properly teach
about sex, it is also important to make certain
tools accessible to those who are engaging in
the act. NBC news says teens have sex for the
first time at about 17 years old. No matter how
often teens are told to wait, it is impossible to
stop teens from engaging in sex.
Different people have different ideas on what
is the best way to fix the issue. It is tough to
agree on the topic. The truth is the solution
might not be the same for everyone. An import-
ant area to focus on is to debunk the myths
and to adjust to every student, with the men-
tality that we are all different people.
Sex education is usually not comprehensive
in the U.S., and so mythologies abound. In
addition, free birth control is not omnipresent.
Where comprehensive sex education exists in
this country and elsewhere, it yields lower un-
wanted pregnancy rates, lower STI rates, and
a later age at which sex is begun, Wedemeyer
said.
Girls who are sexually active may choose not
to get birth control because it may feel inacces-
sible to them or they may possibly be shamed.
Although it is not impossible to get birth con-
trol, it is definitely not an easy task to do alone.
Many girls may find it difficult to find the right
person (someone who will not judge or discour-
age them) to ask for help. When teen girls begin
taking birth control, many may perceive them
as promiscuous.
This negative perception leads girls to not
take the ideal steps when they're sexually
active. In reality birth control can have many
benefits for girls including regulating menstru-
al cycles, taming unbearable period cramps,
getting rid of acne and many others. Sex edu-
cation should be taught at school and at home.
If teens are taught about the benefits of birth
control, they may be more open to considering
it as a method of contraception.
Its more of a courage thing to get it [birth
control]. Like when I was younger and thought
about getting it. I was afraid to mention or ask
since sex is looked down upon. I was afraid to
let people know I was active or planning on be-
ing active, especially in a mexican household,
Cassandra Hernandez, Rose State psychology
major said.
For more information about contraceptives
and preventing STDs, visit cdc.gov.
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Sun day, Fun Day: Events

by Emily Siddiqui
Staff Writer

As the days are getting longer, so is the list

of fun things to do while on break. Make this
summer memorable by attending events in
the Oklahoma City area. Be sure to check
social media and websites for event updates.
The Oklahoma City State Fair Park hosts
a handful of events this summer. The annu-
al OQHA Redbud Spectacular Horse Show
will run from June 1-11. The Oklahoma Gun
Show is on June 3 and June 4, along with
Junk Utopia (vintage, junk, handmade and
antiques show) and the Repticon Reptile &
Exotic Animal Expo. The Indie Trunk Show
and the International Dog Show will start
on June 10 and the International Dog Show
will continue through June 11. The R.K. Gun
Show and the Mega Animal Adoption Fun
Fest are on June 17 and 18, Take pART in
the Fair is on June 22, the NRHA Derby is
from June 25 - July 1 and the Oklahoma
City Summer Classic dog show is from June
28-July 2. July is packed with enjoyable
events, from the Oklahoma City Philharmon-

Photo by Emily Siddiqui

ic Red, White & Boom orchestra perfor-
mance and fireworks display on July 3 to the
New World Comic Con on July 29. There will
also be several horse shows, a jewelry show,
a quilting show and a bridal show through-
out the month of July. Most of these events
are free of admission to the public. Details Every summer, Frontier City Theme Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma hosts several concerts. Skillet performed Saturday, April 23, 2016.

can be found on the State Fair Park calendar

Grand Funk Railroad July 29. Finally, the host LIVE on the Plaza from 6 to 10 p.m.
at okstatefair.com.
month of August will feature bands Alter every second Friday. LIVE on the Plaza is a
Ready to rock? The Oklahoma City Zoo
Bridge Aug. 5, Newsboys (with special guest time when local businesses stay open late,
Amphitheatre has at least three shows lined
Ryan Stevenson) Aug. 12, R5 Aug. 19, and featuring live music, special events, food
up for this concert season, with Collective
Forever in Your Mind Aug. 26. Radio channel vendors and much more. Check the Plaza
Soul and Our Lady Peace playing on June
106.7 FM will host the Z-Fest event August District website for updates.
20, Megadeth on July 28 and Matchbox
20. More information can be found on the Oklahomas largest film festival, deadCen-
Twenty with Counting Crows on Aug. 6.
Concerts page of frontiercity.com. ter, will be in Downtown Oklahoma City June
Check out zooamphitheatre.com for ticket
If you prefer a more relaxed experience, 8-11. It's a great opportunity to view the
information.
check out the other Oklahoma City events newest short films, comedies, documentaries,
Frontier City will also have its share of mu-
this summer. From June 1-4, the Civic Cen- independent films and more. All you need to
sical excitement. In June, Theory of a Dead-
ter Music Hall and Bicentennial Park will know can be found at deadCenterfilm.org
man, Vince Neil of Mtley Cre and Smash
host the OKC Jazz Fest, with the Bicenten- Of course, Oklahoma City and surrounding
Mouth are scheduled to play on June 10, 17,
nial Park performances free to the public. areas have plenty of museums to be visited
and 24, respectively. Chris Janson will start
There will be multiple venues featuring some at your leisure. The Fred Jones Jr. Muse-
off the month on July 1, then The Charlie
of the top jazz musicians in the state. For um of Art at the University of Oklahoma has
Daniels Band on the July 8, Rick Spring-
more details, visit the OKC Jazz Fest website. several special exhibits on display, as well
field July 15, Randy Houser on July 22 and
The Plaza District in Oklahoma City will as numerous educational collections of its
own. Currently, the museum is partnered
with the National Weather Center to display
the National Weather Center Biennale, in
which much of the art pieces focus on the
beauty of weather. This exhibition will con-
tinue through June 19. The Oklahoma City
Museum of Art is a popular destination for all
ages, as there is quite a variety of exhibitions,
including ones that will only be here through
the summer. Another great place to take the
family is the Sam Noble Museum, also lo-
cated in Norman. One of its current special
exhibits is Ugly Bugs! presentation, meant to
celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the ugly
bug contest. There will be a display of larger-
than-life photos of bugs from the competi-
Courtesy of Pixabay

tion, which is designed to spark the interests

of young students in areas of microscopy and
entomology. As always, remember to check
each museums website for business hours
There are applications like Bandsintown or Songkick that allow people to get notifications for local concerts. and other important information.
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The True Cost of Clothing
Lives lost: Factory Conditions of the major U.S. Importers
by Toni Ross of employees in consultation with the ILO. The on and, as a result, labor activists and union
News Editor Department of Labor listed the requirements of members started protesting early December
the agreement online. To name a few, all facto- 2016 at the Windy Apparels Factory in Ashulia,
ries are required to have inspections for build- a city just outside the capitol of Bangladesh.
ing, fire and labor standards in consultation The protest sparked a domino-effect and many
When people buy clothes it costs money, but
with the ILO and must provide safety training other factory employees, union members and
the majority of the time thats not all it costs.
to employees in case of a disaster. The employ- workers rights activists joined in protesting.
A large amount of retailers are known for
ees should also have access to an employee ho- According to a letter addressed to North
manufacturing merchandise in other countries,
tline to report any danger or violation of work- American retailers from the Workers Rights
primarily countries like China and Bangladesh.
ers rights. If there are factories that are not Consortium, a labor union organization, an es-
Bangladesh is the second largest ready-made
compliant with the ILO standards, the factories timated 1,500 workers were fired or suspended
garment exporter in the world.
could be closed or relocated. from their jobs due to the protests, and some of
Some of the factories in Bangladesh produce
The push to improve worker safety came not these factories filed criminal complaints under
clothing for big name brands such as Tommy
only from government policies, but also from the 1974 Special Powers Act.
Hilfiger, H&M, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch.
retailers. Retailers work directly with union Laura Gutierrez of the Workers Rights Con-
Factories excel in producing product for buy-
organizations to ensure factories are keeping sortium said the Special Powers Act allows
ers but do not excel in producing fair wages or
up a fair workplace and to protect their brand. for violation of the right to due process. Over
working conditions for employees.
The Bangladesh Worker Safety Alliance is an a period of a few days, not only did some of
This is prevalent considering the series of
organization that works to improve the lives the workers lose their jobs and face criminal
industrial disasters in Bangladesh through-
of employees by ensuring factory members charges, but 38 activists and union members
out recent years. In November 2012, a textile
maintain workplace standards similar to those were reported to be detained or were charged
factory fire broke out, resulting in 112 deaths
laid out by the ILO. James Moriarty, Country by the police later that month. At the time, it
because the factory did not have sufficient
Director of Bangladesh Worker Safety Alli- caused 59 factories to suspend production.
fire exits. This could have been prevented if
ance, explained how the Alliances members Today, the workers are no longer being de-
the factorys basic fire safety guidelines in the
are a group made up of 29 apparel companies, tained. All 38 union leaders and workers who
workplace were maintained. Five months later,
retailers and brands. The majority of North are known to have been detained have now
in 2013, one of the worlds largest industrial
American garment importers from Bangla- been released; however, none of the criminal
tragedies was the Rana Plaza building col-
desh are members of the Alliance, according to complaints under which they were arrested
lapse. The collapse was caused by structural
Moriarty. Moriarty also said in 2015 the Ban- have been withdrawn, Gutierrez said.
issues and killed more than 1,000 people. Most
gladesh labor laws were reformed to establish The New York Times confirmed criminal com-
recently, in September 2016, a factory boiler
democratically-elected Safety Committees, and plaints were filed against the same big name
explosion. The explosion killed at least 23.
specific requirements of Safety Committees brand retailers.
These working conditions proved not only to
were put in place with the Bangladesh Labour There was plenty of international pressure to
be dangerous, but fatal. After the collapse in
Rules of 2015, which require factories with 50 allow the detainees to be released, according to
2013, Bangladesh experienced a large amount
or more workers to form democratically-elected Gutierrez.
of international push to improve its worker
safety committees comprised equally of workers However, the crisis is not over and we con-
safety.
and management. These are helpful to reform tinue to urge brands to require their suppliers
The Rana Plaza building collapse immedi-
safety regulations, but do not address the low to withdraw all criminal complaints and of-
ately caught the attention of the United States
wages of workers. fer of reinstatement to all workers who were
and the European Union. As a result, the Unit-
All this push should result in drastic change suspended, terminated or pressured to resign
ed States suspended trade benefits under the
for Bangladeshi workers, right? Well, the con- following the wage protests, she said.
Generalized System of Preferences and created
ditions have improved since 2013. Employees The New York Times also said that Bangla-
the Bangladesh Action Plan of 2013 to consider
can have confidence in safer workplaces, at desh is a low-wage country, meaning that
reinstatement of the GSP to Bangladesh. The
these those of which adhere to the standards they want to silence the workers to keep their
GSP is a system of exemptions on tariffs from
listed. An article in the New York Times from labor cheap, since the garment industry ac-
the general rules of the World Trade Organiza-
February said that only 10 percent of factories counts for 80 percent of the countrys foreign
tion. The action plan encouraged the Bangla-
have registered unions. This could mean many exports.
deshi government to take action for improving
of them do not comply with international safety From the multiple industrial tragedies to the
workers safety reforms and working conditions
requirements. poor wages, these employees are stuck in this
in accordance with the EUs Bangladesh-Inter-
Another factor that hasnt been reformed way of life. Its up to the industrys buyers to
national Labor Organization.
since 2013 is the minimum wage for these push for the protection of these workers and
The reforms laid out in the action plan are
workers. The minimum wage is 32 cents an pursue repercussions when Bangladesh fails to
labor standards to improve working conditions
hour. This is not enough for families to live comply with agreements.

Radiography and Medical Laboratory Reaccreditation
by Kat Tabak
Circulation Manager
Rose States Radiography and Medical
Laboratory Technology programs just went
through the process of reaccreditation and
announced both programs were given the
highest amount of years of reaccreditation
they could receive.
Ten years reaccreditation is the longest
time that a program in this field can be re-
accredited, so it is a huge honor to have re-
ceived this, Carlo Ledesma, professor and
director of the Med Lab Technology pro-
gram, said. Ledesma has been the director
of the Med Lab Technology program since
2014. He is passionate about his job, the
Med Lab program and education in general.
He has been trying to make as many posi-
tive changes as he can to make the program
better and to help the students succeed.
The process of preparing for the reac-
creditation is a lengthy one because it is
broken down into so many different parts,
Ledesma went on to explain. In this par-
Iconic Image from Oklahoma City Bombing
A sisters account of a symbolic photo
by Bella Kok
Staff Writer
April 18, 1995, was a day like any
other for the people of Oklahoma City. In
an apartment building located in down-
town OKC a baby girl celebrated her first
birthday with family members. She ate
her birthday cake and opened the pres-
ents that she never got a chance to play
with. Across the city, a firefighter arrives
home from a long day of work and eats
dinner with his wife and 2-year -old son.
These two families went on with their
nights not knowing tomorrow would
bring a day neither would ever forget.
April 19, 1995, began like every other
day. The sun shined brightly as the peo-
ple of OKC started their day. Little did
they know that 9:01 a.m. would be the
last normal minute of their day. At 9:02
a.m. a bomb exploded the Alfred P. Mur -
rah Federal Building, shaking the entire
country. As first responders began to
arrive and help the people trapped in the
building, two ordinary citizens happened
to capture a picture that would later be-
come the symbol of the tragic event. The
picture is of Chris Fields, one of the re-
sponding firefighters, cradling an already
deceased baby girl that a police officer
had pulled from the rubble. The baby
girl in his arms was Baylee Almon, a
child from the second floor daycare cen-
ter in the Federal building. The picture
was known to many across the country
as a symbol but, to those two families,
was a very gory photo that would haunt
them for years to come.
ticular instance, this is something that
we have been working on since 2014 up
until now. Collecting informational input
from alumnae, staff and students is only
one part of all the data and information
that has to be gathered together for the
reaccreditation process to be able to move
forward.
Each one of the seven medical/dental
programs Rose offers has to go through
a reaccreditation process every five to 10
years to ensure proper standards.
The process is one that generally takes a
year or more, because not only does infor-
mation need to be gathered together and re-
viewed, but also on-site evaluations happen
in-between the reaccreditation time to make
sure everything in the paperwork completed
by the program seeking reaccreditation is
actually being done by the faculty and staff.
Depending on the results of the on-site vis-
it, certain things might need to be changed
if they are not up to standard or if anything
is viewed as a red flag.
For at least the last two years, both the
Med Lab Tech program and the Radiogra-
Why America Viewed it as a Symbol?
Everywhere you look in America
you see a symbol or logo of some sort.
Restaurants, brands, and even business-
es have a symbol or logo to help people
instantly recognize them. This is a very
common pattern to the citizens of Amer -
ica. When the picture was released to
the media by Time and Newsweek mag-
azines, people across the country began
immediately associating that photo with
the event. This is how they would recog-
nize what happened on April 19 for the
rest of time. The picture became icon-
ic as it was put on novelty items like
T -shirts and belt buckles for people to
buy as souvenirs. The gruesome image
that portrayed a dead child and a sad-
dened firefighter was no longer seen as
such. Though, as America continued to
view it as a symbol, other people across
the world could see the violence it por -
trayed.
Outside the United States, Porters
photo featured in all British newspapers
except the Sun, which believed the level
of gore in the photo was unacceptable
for the general reading public. The Inde-
pendent printed it in black-and-white for
the same reason. The Guardian, which
shared the Suns convictions when the
photo first appeared, printed it on the
bombings first anniversary, according
to a blog post by Alex Selwyn Holmes.
What the Picture Represented
The gory picture did hold a meaning.
The 1-year -old baby girl became a sym-
bol of the innocence lost that day. Aren
Almon-Kok, the mother of the baby,
stated, The picture became a symbol to
us as well. Seeing it as a symbol became
a coping mechanism. It would have been
harder to cope and to grieve if I hadnt.
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phy program saw 100 percent success rates
with their students passing both the pro-
gram at Rose and the credential exams that
allow for students to practice in the U.S.
The Radiologic Technology Program has
been Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology accredited since
1974. The award of eight years continued
accreditation is the highest awarded. This
is the second time we have received the
maximum length, Jonnye Griffin, director
of the Radiography Technology program,
said.
Since 1974 when the programs began at
Rose, up until this point, there has not
been a time where any of the medical/den-
tal programs at Rose have failed to recieve
reaccreditation.
Getting the reaccreditation is like get-
ting a stamp of approval on our program.
Without that stamp of approval, we would
not be able to keep these programs going
here at Rose and that would mean medical
students here would not be able to take the
classes they need, Dan Points, Dean of the
Health Science Division, stated.
It really portrays the innocence lost that
day. It shows how everybody that died
that day was somebodys child.
People from around the world saw
it as a symbol of destruction and sad-
ness. Before April 19, 1995, no picture
of a recognizable deceased human being
had ever been shared with the public.
It shocked the nation to see Baylee in
that state which was another reason the
public began to only see the picture as a
symbol.
Was the Pictures Impact a Good One?
As the babys little sister, my opin-
ion on the picture and its impact can
vary. It has always been painful to see
that iconic yet gory photo in my text-
books at school and to always be known
as Americas Angels little sister. Al-
though, I also think the impact the
picture made was a good one. While that
picture will always stand to remind my
family of what we lost that day, it will
always be a symbol of the history of our
great state. I, for one, am proud of my
big sister and how the horrible thing
that happened to her also affected so
many peoples lives in a good way. While
she might have only been a year old at
the time of the bombing her life is still
celebrated and remembered 22 years
after the bombing and 23 years after her
birth. The question still stands though-
is the picture too gory? While my family
and the firefighters family can agree
that it is not something we like to look
at, it brings us comfort knowing how the
rest of the world sees it as a symbol and
not the horrifically gory picture it is. It
is evident that the iconic picture of the
baby in the firemans arms from the OKC
bombing has made a huge and positive
impact in the world.
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Sweat, swim, hit the gym:
Rose States Wellness Center
by Payton Hayes
Staff Writer

Summer is coming up soon, but that

does not mean students should take a
break from fitness. Finals leave students
feeling drained and exhausted, but they
can revitalize and energize before the hot
summer days arrive. Students can build
muscle in the weight room or do laps in the
pool; either way, the Rose State Wellness
and Aquatics Center is the place to work
out. Students who have not already visited
Rose States Wellness Center, should check
it out. Head over to the Wellness Center
to get in shape to sculpt the perfect beach
body just in time for summer.
What is so great about the Wellness Cen-
ter anyway? Well, for starters it is free for
students at Rose State. Students paying
for school can avoid paying a monthly gym
membership fee. Rose State makes it easy

Photo by Payton Hayes

to stay in shape by making it easier on stu-
dents wallets.
Another reason students should take ad-
vantage of the Wellness Center is because
there are so many features offered to stu-
dents that other gyms might not have. The Aquatics Center provides open swim times for any Rose State student, faculty or staff.
The Wellness Center is a great place to rooms have daily-use lockers, lockers for A few youth swim classes offered in the
work out because there are so many dif- rent, showers, restrooms and weight scales. Aquatics Center are the: Raiders Swim
ferent machines and kinds of workout In addition to all of the resources avail- Team and Learn to Swim classes including:
equipment readily available for students. able to Rose State students in the Aquat- Parent Tot, Pre-School, Beginner, Advanced
From leg curl machines, treadmills and sta- ics Center, there are many services also Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Junior
tionary bikes, to hand weights and weight available. These services include: open lap Guard, Lifeguarding and Water Safety In-
benches, there is plenty of equipment to go and open recreational swims, towel service, structor.
around. special events and workshops. Students can become certified lifeguards
Diego Cedillos, Wellness Center staff and There are classes available for college at the Rose State Aquatics Center. Instruc-
pre-medicine major, said, We have tons credit: Beginning Swim, Intermediate tion and certification in American Red
of equipment here for students. Theres all Swim, Lifeguarding, W.S.I., Aquatic Fitness, Cross Lifeguarding, Oxygen Administration
kinds of weights and exercise machines Lifeguard Instructor and H2O Strength and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
here. The Wellness Center has more than Training. is available for students seeking lifeguard-
fitness equipment. We have the basketball For students not looking to gain col- ing experience.
court, heated pool and sauna, as well, Ce- lege credit, the Aquatics Center also of- More information on all of the courses is
dillos said. fers classes such as: Water Aerobics, Low available in the Wellness Center and Aquat-
The Wellness Center also incorporates the Intensity Water Aerobics, Aqua Dance, H2O ics Center can be found in the Rose State
Wellness Assessment Lab, which offers risk Strength Training and Learn to Swim. online catalog.
factors, body fat, flexibility, blood pressure,
muscular strength and cardiovascular en-
durance screenings. The screenings are free
for students enrolled at Rose State, and
$15 for the public.
Students who have classes in the Well-
ness Center can store their items in a lock-
er with a combination lock for the entire
semester. Students who do not have classes
there can still use a locker in the locker
rooms, but they will have to supply their
own lock.
Besides the storage security of the locker
rooms, both the mens and womens locker
rooms are protected by an automatic lock
and I.D. scanner. Both locker rooms have
showers and a restroom inside for conve-
nience.
Another great resource at the Wellness
Center, is the Aquatics Center, featuring
Photo by Payton Hayes

a 25-meter, six-lane indoor heated swim-

ming pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, four locker
rooms and two family-unit dressing rooms.
The depth of the pool ranges from 4 feet
at the shallow end to 13 feet, and it has a
ramp for handicapped access. The locker
The Wellness Center hosts many classes throughout the semester, including First Aid, Weight Lifting and Yoga.

Now Thats Funny A Look at OKCs growing comedy scene
by Tyray Yener
Staff Writer
Some of the most well known comics are fea-
tured at Looney Bin Comedy on North Rockwell
Avenue in Oklahoma City on Wednesday nights.
Twitter amasses a huge discussion board as the
regular attendees and comics alike anticipate
the following weeks highlighted comic routines.
Crowds of recurring guests and those new to the
art mingle before they are led to their reserved
seats. Many who engage or observe the comedy
scene in Oklahoma City have seen a transforma-
tion over the past several years. James Nghiem,
mass communication adjunct professor at Rose
State and long-time comedian, described the
growth over the 10 years he has being doing
comedy.
When I first started, there would be a few
comedians and you may know everyone by name.
Now there may be a room of people performing
that night and you dont know anyone, so its
more impersonal, he said.
Looney Bin Comedy Clubs are located in Little
Rock, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita. Also,
Othellos, ACM, Grease Trap and Speakeasy in
Oklahoma City cater to the comedy scene. Lo-
ESL Offers Classes
for all Ages
by Mina Onar & Carlos Salinas
Features Editor Staff Writer
People start talking when they are babies. The
age differs from person to person but babies start
to use the early versions of mom and dad say-
ing mama and dada, between 18 months and 2
years. The language starts shaping and babies start
learning their native languages. As people grow up,
some might add a couple of more languages to their
lexicon.
There are roughly 6,500 spoken languages in
the world today; however, about 2,000 of those
languages are not commonly spoken. Although the
most popular spoken language is Mandarin Chi-
nese and English is the international trade lan-
guage. In non-English speaking countries, English
is usually the second required language.
Learning another language is scary for many
people, especially if one has not had the chance
to experience another language at school or in the
surrounding environment. In todays world, second
and even third languages are required for most
students, but only a few of them learn the required
languages and speak them fluently.
It is even harder to learn another language when
you are older. Scientifically, younger people tend
to learn a language more easily and correctly but
it does not mean an older person cannot learn an-
other language. In some cases, people need to learn
foreign languages because of their business, or
maybe just because they want to learn. Rose State
has a program called ESL (English as a Second
Language) and its main goal is to help students
who are non-native English speakers.
When 80-year-old Mongolian native Damb
Dogsomjav first enrolled in Rose State Colleges
ESL program, he could only speak Mongolian and
cation settings are not the only dimensions in
which the comedy scene is expanding. Places
such as the Ice Event Center and Grill are offer-
ing amateur nights on Saturdays and free ad-
missions into open mics on Thursdays to invite
the community to become more involved in the
culture. Nghiem also indicted how comics build
on their work and evolve over time, explaining
what audiences typically look for in comics.
Life experiences I think are what most peo-
ple look for in a comic. People dont like fake,
and eventually everybody just kind of finds their
niche in material used in their stand-ups, he
said.
The Zu Sports Grill is beginning to add to its
atmosphere by incorporating open mic comedy
routines into their business.
Matt Raney runs the online forum, Footlight
Comedy. He promotes and on occasion coordi-
nates events posted within the website.
Compared to a few years back, there is defi-
nitely much more of an open door that business-
es are willing to give in showcasing venues, such
as comedy. There is really starting to be more
outlets for comedians and poets in this region of
the country to do gigs, Raney said.
For those interested, the website provides the
scheduling for comedy events going on around
English as a Second Language classes are available to Rose State students as well as the entire community.
Russian. When he came to the U.S., he wanted to
be able to communicate with other people.
He spoke no English, and he knew no sounds,
said Chris Knox, Rose State reading professor and
director of CLICK (community in learning and criti-
cal knowledge) group.
Dogsomjav Damb and his daughter, Delgerdalai
Dogsomjav, are two of the many foreign students
who are currently enrolled in the ESL program.
Dogsomjav and Delgerdalai enrolled in the ESL
program together and have been making progress
toward becoming fluent in English.
He was very diligent. He was 80 but really sharp.
His daughter told me when he left he would go
home and he would practice, Professor Knox add-
ed.
The linguistic differences often made it hard to
learn English for the father and daughter. One
of the differences Dogsomjav pointed out was, in
Mongolian, there are not many different sounds
for the letters in their language. A is A in Mon-
golian. However, in English, the letter a could be
A, or Ah. Many words can be said differently in
English. In Mongolian, a word can only be said one
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Oklahoma City. However, with Footlight Come-
dy, it also offers guests the opportunity to make
an appearance and sign up for their go at open
mic comedy. In part, it can be suggestive to why
comedy has grown within greater Oklahoma City,
essentially due to the environment its hosted
within. Many bars, lounges and restaurants al-
ready present the relaxed atmosphere for people
to feel less pressured and become more active.
Comedy has grown in many ways over the past
few years in Oklahoma City. Apparently, Oklaho-
ma is getting attention from national comedians,
like Lil Duval that are now passing through while
doing cross-country touring.
The LMAO Comedy Show is set to be one of the
biggest upcoming events in Oklahoma, especially
beaconing upstart comedians with a now proba-
ble belief of also achieving a noted career. Hosted
at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center, audiences can
expect special appearances by major names in
comedy entertainment on March 11, 2018. Be-
cause of this trending growth, many comics can
develop a name for themselves by the platform
they choose.
Nghiem explained that apart from his teaching,
he has a great devotion to comedy. I first got into
comedy because of my friends, now I do comedy
about two or three times a week, he said.
Photo by Carlos Salinas
way.
The ESL program is free and open to many
non-native English speakers. They come in and we
test them. We test them on reading and grammar,
Knox said. RSC language professors work closely
with the students. Some of the students might be
fast track students, who need to learn basic com-
munication skills, or they could be students who
want to learn English. They have many students
with different needs, so instead of a traditional text-
book curriculum, the professors go from student to
student to help them with what they need.
Its all individualized. Everyone is working on
their own level. We let them choose what areas they
want to work in. We have students from all over the
world, continued Knox.
The program is also designed to help high school
students who are preparing for future college ad-
mission and other members of the greater Oklaho-
ma City community who simply wish to improve
their English language skills, according to rose.
edu.
For more information, contact Knox at cknox@
rose.edu or visit rose.edu.
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MLT places first at Quiz Bowl

by Kat Tabak
Circulation Manager

Rose States Medical Laboratory Science and

Technician program made a big win Friday,
April 19 when they took home the champi-
onship title at the One Voice seminar at St.
Francis Hospital. The seminar was sponsored
by both the Oklahoma Society for Clinical

Photo courtesy of the Med Lab Tech team

Laboratory Sciences and Oklahoma Society of
American Medical Technologists.
A total of eight statewide teams attended
the seminar and took part in the competition,
but despite the other strong competitors, Rose
State came out on top.
We had a Quiz Bowl and competed with oth-
er MLT programs and bachelors level Medical
Laboratory Science programs all over Oklaho-
ma, Carlo Ledesma, Rose State professor and
director of the Med Lab Technology program, Professor Carlo Ledesma and MLT students take home first place at the annual quiz bowl at the One Voice Seminar.
said. The last Quiz Bowl was held in 1996
tect and maintain their championship title 20 included James Waddle, Asmaa Alrawe and
and Rose State College MLT Program was the
years after the last Quiz Bowl took place. Gabriela Ponce. Also on the Rose State Med
champion then and still is now, he said.
The winning team named Lab Rats was Lab Tech team were Ross Lane, Shane Law-
This is the second time in a row Rose State
by led Cole Anglin, and members of the team son, Danielle Waters and Crystal Skaggs.
has won the Quiz Bowl, allowing them to pro-

First Community College professor awarded

excellence in teaching Honor
by Kat Tabak
Circulation Manager

Each year, the Oklahoma Founda-

tion for Excellence honors five teachers
in Oklahoma with a Medal for Excel-
lence in Teaching at the Regional Uni-
versity/Community College.

Photo by William Washington

This year marks the first time a
community college professor won this
award. Rose State Humanities Pro-
fessor Antoinette Castillo received the
honor. She will be honored May 20 at
the foundations televised Academic
Awards Banquet in Tulsa, where she
will receive her Medal for Excellence in Professor Antoinette Castillo will be the first community college professor to recieve the Oklahoma Foundation For Excellence award.

Teaching, a glass Roots and Wings
sculpture, as well as $5,000.
Professor Castillos passion for
teaching is evident in the hours she
spends conferencing with her many
students (there is always a line out
her door) and sharing best practices
with her colleagues. She is tireless in
her commitment to excellence and is
a past recipient of Rose States Ex-
cellence in Teaching Award, Dianne
Krob, composition and humanities
professor, said.
Castillo has been a professor at Rose
State for more than 20 years.
If I had to limit it to three words,
I would say student-centered, tire-
less, and dedicated, said Claudia
Buckmaster, Dean of Humanities,
when describing Castillo. I cant stop
at three. She is also compassionate,
perceptive, intelligent and contem-
plative. Add humble and generous. I that I saw the possibilities in my own
could go on, of course, but I will stop life, Elizabeth Tabak, a former stu-
there. dent and current volunteer for ESL,
She has not only helped students as said.
a professor, but also as a co-founder of Castillo is also an administrator of
the Rose State CLICK program, where Rose States writing program and, as
students are able to receive specialized such, she has helped to re-design Rose
tutoring, mentoring, organizational States writing instruction in order to
supplies and support, degree advise- help students save money on textbooks
ment and assistance with campus by creating online writing course mate-
resources. She also gives her time to rials for them to use.
teaching free English as a Second Lan- Professor Castillo has used her
guage classes at Rose every Monday training, experience and leadership
and Wednesday night. to turn the RSC writing program into
Professor Castillo believes in her a research-based program that takes
students and serves as a resource to into account the needs of all academic
them. When I returned to college I disciplines as well as incorporating the
doubted that I would even graduate principles of transformative learning,
with my associate degree, now I am Buckmaster explained.
at UCO working toward my bachelors The awards ceremony will be tele-
and planning to continue through my vised statewide at 8 p.m. May 28 on
masters. She believed in me so much OETA.

The Benefits of traveling
by Mina Onar
Features Editor
Wanderlust - a strong desire to travel - this
simple word and its meaning can be impact-
ful on people who dream to travel around
the world. It is one of the things that every
human should experience. People are caught
up with their jobs, their studies and other
priorities. People have reasons to keep them
away from making their dreams come true.
Students forget about the lessons that come
with real life experiences. Learning math or
American history is important, but we learn
every single day through our experiences.
One educational experience is traveling.
There are endless options to go out and
make memories. Those adventures can be
found in Oklahoma, out of the state or coun-
try. It is ones job to choose and follow their
dreams. It does not have to be expensive or
extreme traveling but it will be beneficial for
sure.
Traveling it leaves you speechless, then
it turns you into a storyteller, said Ibn Mat-
tuta, a Moroccan traveler recognized as one
of the greatest travelers of all time.
People never stop learning and experienc-
ing new things. Experiences help us develop
our knowledge every day. Traveling could
be a different form of education. One learns
things that cannot be learned in any other
way or learns many things at the same time.
Travel is one of the best teachers because
experiences teach so much, said Sherri
Mussatto, English professor at Rose State.
People might not be aware of the options
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around them. One of the great things about
traveling is that there are several options to
choose from and experience. Traveling does
not have to be expensive and a trip does not
have to be to Japan or somewhere far away.
Traveling might not be the most economic
form of activity for a student, but there are
a lot of options available just for students. I
believe a trip thats worth the money should
be planned thoroughly and you should stick
to the plan. But at a young age people like
to be more spontaneous, and traveling to a
place they have been curious about for years
might become the time of their lives and the
memories they gain will definitely be worth
the money, said Idil Ozerklig, who has been
in Barcelona and Amsterdam with the Edu-
cation First crew for a cultural trip.
For starters, being a local tourist is the
best option. A state can offer many things
so traveling regionally is an inexpensive and
exciting option. Few people look in their own
backyard for adventure. We have access to
the Internet with limitless sources. If peo-
ple do research properly, they might come
across interesting ideas within the state.
Camping is a different experience one can
do with friends in the state or in neighboring
states. Camping fees in national parks are
usually around $20, though this number
may differ from state to state. As an exam-
ple, one can go hike in the Wichita Moun-
tains and hike for free and camp in Doris
Campground for $20.
A person can see so many wonderful
things in the United States and even with-
in our own state or the surrounding states.
Even day trips and short weekend trips can
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be full of great learning opportunities. There
are so many wonderful museums and his-
torical sites that are well worth our time to
explore, Mussatto added.
As people expand the scope of their travel,
they might have to expand their budget too.
However, it does not mean that their trip
has to be expensive. Travel blogs and travel
experts show great ways to book inexpensive
flights and accommodations inside or outside
the country.
I think traveling gives one a chance to
escape from their ordinary lives and learn
new things, places, meet with new people. It
renovates the soul, said Ayse Beril Heral,
a student at Bilkent University and a can-
didate for the Erasmus European Exchange
Program in Madrid, Spain.
Differences separate everyone from each
other and traveling is a way to appreciate
uniqueness. Traveling helps people to expe-
rience the world outside the box and teaches
important lessons.
I think it also makes us more responsible
and aware. It lets us get out of our shells a
bit, Ozerklig continued.
Traveling affects everyone differently. It
makes one miss home and appreciate the
things that one has. It changes the way one
looks at people and helps one to conquer
fears in time.
It has taught me simple things, like how
to board a plane or train, how not to be shy
when you need to ask for directions. But
it also helped me widen my perspective on
almost everything. It made me a less biased
and a more conscious person, Ozerklig
added.
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Daza Bedoya, Diana Carolina - Business
Easley, Melanie A. - Accounting
Fitzgerald, Christina Michele - Business
Fowler, James Lewis - Business
Administration
Francis, Megan Elizabeth - Business
Free, Ronald R. - Computer Information
Technology
Furr, Donavan - CyberSecurity/Digital
Forensics
Gaines, Crystal Renee - Business
Garrett, Roger Wayne - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Garrett, William B. - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Gilpin, Jonathan David - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Godwin-Crews, Megan Renae - Business
Halstead, Marlin Leroy - CyberSecurity/
Digital Forensics
Harding-Hill, Rhonda Lynn - Paralegal
Studies
Hautz, Barry Z. - Multimedia Digital Design
Hill, Kade Addison - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Holloway, Devin Lewis - Business
Jones, Amanda Lynn - Multimedia
Communication
King, Keri Dalene - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Krist, Nicholas Paul - Business
Administration
McCutchen, Melvin Arthur - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Mortensen, Dawn Renae - Paralegal Studies
Nelson IV, Arthur Adams - Business
Nesbitt, Macy Falon - Business
Olabisi Atolagbe, Faith - Business
Orr, Kristina Dawn - Business
Parker, Pandora M. - Business
Administration
Perez, Juanita Martinez - Business
Administration
Plaudis, Zachary James - Business
Primm, Dana R. - Networking/CyberSecurity
Primm, Lucas D. - Networking/CyberSecurity
Richmond, Nadia Lanae - Business
Rosinski, Jeremy - Business
Sherfield, John - Networking/CyberSecurity
Simmons, Mary Fay - Business
Simonini, Carlos Gustavo - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Smith, Andrew Micah - Business
Administration
Snyder, Kyle L. - Business
Starega, Matthew Wayne - Multimedia
Communication
Statton, Kevin Kenneth - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Summers, Dominic - Business
Summers, Dominic - CyberSecurity/Digital Massucci, Benjamin Phillip - Computer
Forensics
Wade, Paula Elizabeth - Business
White, Jarris Mikel - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Williams, Veangele M. - Business
Wolfe, Dana K. - Business
Woods, Karen M. - Business Administration
Young, Steven Gerard - Business
Administration
Adams, Cameron Isaiah - Multimedia
Allen, Anita J. - Business Administration
Allen, Jarod Michael - Business
Administration
Apollonio, Brandon Michael - Business
Ball, Logan Nathaniel - Business
Barnett, Jarrod Craig - Business
Blalack, Brandon - Business
Blind, Cheryl D. - Paralegal Studies
Boone, Lisa Marie - Paralegal Studies
Brock, Danylle Sue - Business
Administration
Brown, Demetre Lee - Business
Brown, Lily Denise - Business
Butler, Ahmarie Tijonna - Business
Buttram, Suenju Lagbas - Business
Carpenter, Christopher L. - Paralegal Studies
Carter, Melinda Marie - Business
Cheng, Richard Lucion - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Clark, James Morgan - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Clark, Nickole Janette - Business
Cole, Teqeasha Ann - Business
Collins, Cherry Lashon - Business
Administration
Cottrell, Christopher Kevin - Business
Administration
Davidson, Kevin - Networking/CyberSecurity
Dawson, Christopher B. - Emergency
Management
DeForest, Josiah S. - Business
Denny, Dillon Seth - Business
Detar, Carmen D. - Accounting
Dukovich, Lugenia L. - Business
Administration
Duvall, Linzy Rene - Paralegal Studies
Dyke, David Jason - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Easley, Melanie A.- Accounting
Evans, Syreetta Adele - Business
Administration
Forcum, Jacquelyn Neecole - Paralegal
Studies
Foreman, Danna Daroux - Paralegal Studies
Hall, Heather Kathleen Moody - Paralegal Wells, Micah Shea - Accounting
Studies
Hodde, Connor L. - Business
Janota, Carrie Adeline - Business
Administration
Jefferson, Faysha - Business Administration
Jennings, Eric Wayne - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Johnson, Candace Marie - Business
Administration
Johnson, Leland Ray - Networking/
CyberSecurity
King, Caylan Taylor - Business
Kinney, James Edward - Business
Lewallen, Kyle Patrick - Business
Long, Lori A.- Paralegal Studies
Martin, Brandie D. - Business
Mason, Jillian Brianna - Business
Mass, Frankie Marie - Paralegal Studies
Information Technology
Mayhew, Robert Henry - Business
McKnight, Donna K - Business
Administration
Meritt, Morgan Ashley - Accounting
Milburn, Melissa - Paralegal Studies
Milligan, Dalia Sadio - Business
Administration
Nave, Natalie R. - Business Administration
Ness, Tylre E. - Business
Northcross, Justin Ray - Business
Old Bear, Annie M. - Business Administration
Olson, Emily Jade - Business
Ontiveros, Alejandra Victoria - Paralegal
Studies
Pansoy, Jesse R. - Networking/CyberSecurity
Patel, Bhavin Ashish - Business
Perez, Juanita Martinez - Business
Administration
Perkins, Mark Allen - Business
Peyton, Colena - Business
Phillips, Joshua David - Business
Polston, Madison Mackenze - Business
Price, Grant Evan - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Rannals, Cody R. - Business
Robinson, Jaydon Develon-Jermaine -
Networking/CyberSecurity
Rutz, Linda A. - Paralegal Studies
Sanders, Bradley Scott - Business
Administration
Sechrist, Jamie Von - Business
Administration
Sheehy, Megan M. - Business Administration
Shields, Kelly Ann - Accounting
Shields, Kiara Nikole - Business
Simon, Jarred Cruz - Computer Information
Technology
Slayter, Jacob Orvell - Business
Smith, Veronica J. - Paralegal Studies
Snellen, Heather Daune - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Spear, Karen Ann - Paralegal Studies
Starega, Matthew Wayne - Multimedia
Communication
Statham, Michelle Lea - Paralegal Studies
Stevens, Roshaun Eugene - Multimedia
Communication
Sutton, Jarrett Douglas - Business
Taylor-Cheffy, Jonathan Micheal -
Networking/CyberSecurity
Thomas-Brown, Ailene Breshet - Business
Timperley, Matthew Aaron - CyberSecurity/
Digital Forensics
Tompkins, Abby Jo - Paralegal Studies
Vigil, Mitchel Romero - Business
Walker, Kayla Marie - Paralegal Studies
Weeks, Myrissa Nichole - Business
Wenholm, Jody D. - Accounting
West, Brianna M. - Business Administration
Williams, Josephine Pauline - Accounting
Williams, Sherri Jean - Business
Administration
Zeng, Chenxin - Business
SUMMER CANDIDATES 2017
Allen, Robert W. - Computer Information

Rose State Graduates
Technology
Anderson, Lisa Marie - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Bartram, Tequisha Lashawun - Business
Benford, Cynthia L. - Accounting
Bollman, Chris Lee - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Boyer, Rylan F. - Networking/CyberSecurity
Bragg, Jacob Charles - Business
Chewey, Kristen C. - Business
Clevenger, Joshua K. - Business
Daniel, Paddy - Accounting
Dawson, Christopher B. - Emergency
Management
Deal, Aaron Bennett - Business
Detar, Carmen D. - Accounting
Diabendia, Ethan Manasseh - Networking/ Wood, Bradley S. - Computer Information Schwertner, Lisa Lee - Pre-Professional
CyberSecurity
Dunaway, Samuel Jesse - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Factory, Jerome Voneric - Emergency
Management
Gober, Jeremy Christian - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Gonzalez, Steven Gabriel - Business
Administration
Grajales, Malissa Dawn - Business
Administration
Griffin, Krissy - Business
Hamidi, Arman - Networking/CyberSecurity
Hays, Krista R. - Business Administration
Hendricks, Cristina Nichole - Business
Herndon, James Houston - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Holguin, Rosalia Crystal - Business
Janota, Carrie Adeline - Business
Administration
Jensen, Eric - Networking/CyberSecurity
Johnson, Jalin Phillip - Computer
Information Technology
Kadjo, Yao Jean - Business
Kelley, Joshua Neal - Business
Keyes, Randall Taylor - Computer
Information Technology
Khondker, Mahjabin A. - Business
Killian, Diann Renee - Business
Administration
King, Lauren Lindsey - Business
Koloen, Shawn Wesley - Computer
Information Technology
Kunsman, Charla M. - Business
LaBeff, Thomas Allen - Computer
Information Technology
Magerus, Holly D. - Business
Martinez-Knight, Emily Kay - Business
May, Jonathan Barry - Business
McDaniel, Jon David - Business
Montgomery, Tommy - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Moore, Brett Allen - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Motley, Jillian A. - Networking/CyberSecurity
Old Bear, Annie M. - Business
Orr, Travis - Business
Payne, John Brenton - Business
Rado, Sheryl Denise - Accounting
Rasure, Genny S. - Business
Riley, Tara Lorine - Paralegal Studies
Ritter, Corey M. - Networking/CyberSecurity
Rodriguez, Rafael - Networking/
CyberSecurity
Rokitka, Mary Kim - Business
Schoenberger, Jeffry Dennis - Business
Administration
Sehon, Casey J. - Business
Shaw, Dawnyal M. - Business Administration
Smith, Brandis M. - Business
Smith, Raye Dawn - Business Administration
Sneed, Jasmin Nicole - Business
Snow, Samuel Edward - Accounting
Solis, Janeth - Business Administration
Stevens, Roshaun Eugene - Multimedia
Communication
Thapa, Shekhar Bikram - Business
Thompson, Cristina Michelle - Paralegal
Studies
Tourtillott, Michael Andrew - Business
Tucker, Garrett Frank - Business
Tyler, Taiza Ray Anna - Business
Vandivort, Tyler D. - Business
Washington, Shwand Renee - Business
Wells, Micah Shea - Accounting
Wenholm, Jody D. - Accounting
Williams, Mariah Paige - Business
Technology
ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
DIVISION
FALL GRADUATES 2016
Bennett, Madison - Nursing
Bozeman, Kayla M. - Biological Science
Daniel, Jessica - General Science
Floch, Quinn - Geosciences
Gittelman, Kylie Danielle - General Science
Green, Lauren McKenzie - General Science
Hahn, Robert Carl - Nursing
Hernandez-Salinas, Alfonso - Biological
Science
Johnson, Shoko - Nursing
Lawrence, Reshawn E. - Biological Science
Lee-Ravine, Tiffany N. - Nursing
Little, Jade Alexandria - Engineering
Lopez, Ryan Paul - Engineering
Mager, Cameron Neal - General Science
Meyer, Madison R. - Mathematics
Meyers, Alexandra D. - Biological Science
Mitchell, Katrina Reshun - Nursing
Odom, Angel Bess - Environmental Science
Robertson, Samantha Ann - Nursing
Shehorne, Iulia E. - General Science
Smith II, Steven A. - Environmental Science
Spivey, Jessica Ann - General Science
Sutton, Melinda Anne - Pre-Professional Barnett, Carlee D. - Biological Science
Health Care
Virani, Shehnaz Aziz - Nursing
Ward, Brittany - Nursing
Wind, Dane Robert - Mathematics
SPRING CANDIDATES 2017
Aita, David Alexander- Environmental
Science
Ardoin, Kristin Marie - Biological Science
Arinwine, Tamala Y. - Engineering
Arnold, Brittney Ann - Biological Science
Beleneskou, Aurika - Nursing
Best, Natasha - Nursing
Burleson, Noelle Leigh - Nursing
Butcher, Jessica L. - Pre-Professional Health Lim, Ilyne - Pre-Professional Health Care
Care
Cessant, Alexander Paul - Mathematics
Charbonneau, Robia - Nursing
Chedester, Krista Renae - Nursing
Cloutier, Aaron James - Nursing
Cole, Brayden Elizabeth - Engineering
Davie, Morgan Taylor - Pre-Professional Rabago, Lance Kealii - Engineering
Health Care
Egler, Janessa Christine - Engineering
Frerichs, Aaron Joseph - Engineering
Hale, Rachelle Paligar - Nursing
Haynes, KaAliyah - Engineering
Jones, Alisa Lauren - Nursing
Jones, Brittany Nicole - Nursing
Laws, Lauren Devon - Pre-Professional
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Health Care
Lynch IV, Edward Joseph - Engineering
Martinez, Amanda R. - Nursing
Meely, Darian- Nursing
Murphy, Raeann Nicole - Engineering
Nguyen, Arnold The - Nursing
Nguyen, Mike Thanh - Physics
Nichols Jr, David Wayne - Applied Technology
Otoo, Eric A. - Baccalaureate Track-Nursing
Pachucki, Travis Daniel - Engineering
Phillips, Leeann A. - Pre-Professional Health
Care
Reed, Nicole A. - Engineering
Rhone, Kelly Roberta - Nursing
Sabatelli, Katrina M. - Pre-Professional
Health Care
Health Care
Scott, Shannon R. - Nursing
Shepler, Ashton Taylor - General Science
Smith, Jennifer Lauren - Nursing
Smith, Michael Scott - Engineering
Smithee, Mark Wesley - General Science
Swanegan, Marcus Anthony - Pre-Pharmacy
Szukala, Gabrielle Elizabeth -
Pre-Professional Health Care
Taylor, Alia P. - Nursing
Todd, Corey B. - General Science
Udeme, Abasi-ama Bassey - General Science
Udeme, Abasi-ama Bassey - Pre-Professional
Health Care
Vaughn, Michaela Rae - Pre-Professional
Health Care
Violette, Michael A. - Engineering
Williams, Ruth Estela - Nursing
Willis, Derrick Samuel - Engineering
Willis, Derrick Samuel - Physics
Young, Tiffany Lynne - Pre-Professional
Health Care
Zhang, Shuntao - General Science
SUMMER CANDIDATES 2017
Abdelsamad, Ihab - Engineering
Albarran, Carl John - Engineering
Alipio, Angelica D. - Nursing
Alqohaif, Maeen Mohamed Ahmed -
Engineering
Branson, Seth Dominic - Engineering
Carpenter, Shawna Marie - Nursing
Casas, Erik - Environmental Science
Chong, Gavin Maka Oi Oi Maqigag -
Engineering
Courts, Jeffrey Daniel - Engineering
Dyrcz, Daniel Patrick - Engineering
Dyrcz, Daniel Patrick - Physics
Gibbs, Jeremy L. - Physics
Harlan, Nathan Kyler - Mathematics
Johnson, Rachel Lynn - Nursing
Kastl, Andrew F. - General Science
Kelly, Nathan Christopher - Engineering
Leonard, Danielle Dann - Nursing
Loy, Jonathan Marc - Engineering
Madison, Jessica - Nursing
McDoulett, Kathryn Anne - Engineering
McKeown, Kaitlynne Elizabeth - Nursing
Njikam, Arnold Nganou - Engineering
Ohrenberg, Samuel Roy Isaac - Mathematics
Reed, Nicole A. - Mathematics
Richmond, Chantell - Nursing
Rooks, Austin Tomas - Engineering
Rumbo, Keri Lynn - General Science
Spencer, Terrell J. - Engineering
Stith, Kolby Michael - Engineering
Styers, James Wayman - Engineering
Weston, Shelby A.- Nursing
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Rose State Raiders
White, Kimball Elizabeth - Nursing
Wilkerson, Yvonne Marie - Nursing
Wilkerson, Yvonne Marie - General Science
Wilson, Megan - Pre-Professional Dowell, Barry - Phlebotomy
Health Care
Wooten, Alana Cree - Pre-Professional Health Goostree, Amy Michelle - Nursing Science
Care
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
FALL GRADUATES 2016
Bagwell, Rebecca Jo - Nursing Science
Baker, Katlin - Nursing Science
Boyd, Claire Elaine - Nursing Science
Brakhage, Kimberly R. - Nursing Science
Branham, Shelley Raylene - Nursing Science
Bryceland, Leah Susanne - Nursing Science
Cabe, Kevin Wayne - Radiologic Technology
Card, Timothy Patrick - Nursing Science
Carrera, Meghan N. - Nursing Science
Cole, Paige Abigail - Nursing Science
Dahl, Rebecca Taylor - Phlebotomy
Early, Angel Paulina - Nursing Science
Einer, Lindsey Gail - Nursing Science
Fields, Markeshia Kay - Nursing Science
Green, Brandon Curtis - Radiologic
Technology
Hardwick, Jennifer Nichole - Nursing Science
Hatch, Douglas Roy - Nursing Science
Jelosek, Kassandra B. - Nursing Science
Johnson, Bobbi D. - Nursing Science
Johnson, Candace Marie - Phlebotomy
Johnston, Cynthia Ann - Nursing Science
Karani, Saeed - Medical Laboratory
Technology
Lewis, Tiara M. - Phlebotomy
Linens, Annette M. - Medical Laboratory
Technology
Lippel, Jordin Leigh - Nursing Science
Mancello, Jenna Lynn - Nursing Science
Marshall, Cheyenne Nicole - Nursing Science
Martin, Jodi Lynn - Nursing Science
Meadows, Angela Louise - Nursing Science
Montoya, Veronica - Nursing Science
Morrow, Kimberly A. - Nursing Science
Nicoll, Mallory D. - Nursing Science
Page, Jarnae Orion - Nursing Science
Pritchard, Mark Anthony - Nursing Science
Reid, Emily Iris - Nursing Science
Shelton, Cara L. - Nursing Science
Shirley, Kayla Dawn - Nursing Science
Taylor, Courtney Lauren - Nursing Science
Uribe, Daniela Natalie - Nursing Science
Wampler, Amy - Nursing Science
White, Kelby D. - Phlebotomy
SPRING CANDIDATES 2017
Adams, Heather Michelle - Nursing Science
Atkinson, Jensen David - Nursing Science
Ayers, Candace Nicole - Health Information Hygiene
Technology
Ayers, Candace Nicole - Health Information Serrano, Shannon Michelle - Nursing Science
Technology Coding Specialist
Bailey, Toree Lyne - Dental Hygiene
Bandy, Terry L. - Nursing Science
Barth, Jasmine - Dental Hygiene
Begin, Laura Renee - Nursing Science
Biggers, Lauren Michele - Dental Assisting
Black, Amanda Lee - Nursing Science
Bradford, Paula - Nursing Science
Brennan, Kathryn Marie - Nursing Science
Chepkwony, Carolyn Elizabeth - Nursing
Science
Cooper, Brenda J. - Health Information
Technology Coding Specialist
Copeland, Haley - Nursing Science
Core, Asia Cristine - Dental Hygiene Vaughn, Emily Kay - Dental Hygiene
Dean, Carollynn M. - Nursing Science Vigil, Florence L. - Nursing Science
Delancy, Cynthia Mosley - Nursing Science Waldren, Carolyn - Health Information
Technology
Dyer, Heather Mechelle - Nursing Science Waldren, Carolyn - Health Information
Technology Coding Specialist
Harrington, Hannah Georgia - Dental Ward, Kimberly Dawn - Nursing Science
Hygiene Wiles, Kevin Blaise - Nursing Science
Hartsook, Kayla Michelle - Nursing Science Williams, Jaymie Ann - Health Information
Hastings, Stephanie Ann - Nursing Science Technology
Horn, Renee - Health Information Technology Williams, Jaymie Ann - Health Information
Horn, Renee - Health Information Technology Technology Coding Specialist
Coding Specialist Wright, Paige R. - Nursing Science
Hyde, Saige L. - Dental Hygiene
John, Liji Jacob - Medical Laboratory SUMMER CANDIDATES 2017
Technology Alrawe, Asmaa Raad - Medical Laboratory
Johnson, Whitley L. - Dental Hygiene Technology
Jweid, Derek Grant - Nursing Science Anderson, Olivea D. - Radiologic Technology
King, Kelley Leanne - Nursing Science Anglade, Ralph - Respiratory Therapist
Kline, Jessica Marie - Medical Laboratory Anglin, Cole Daniel - Medical Laboratory
Technology Technology
Le, Anh-Hong Thi - Dental Hygiene Baldwin, Phenix Jade - Radiologic
Ledesma, Georgina Marie - Nursing Science Technology
Leppke, Courtney A. - Dental Hygiene Biggers, Lauren Michele - Dental Assisting
Liddell, Aryanna Dirhonee - Nursing Science Byrd, Natalie Sue - Respiratory Therapist
Lucero, Allison Elizabeth - Nursing Science Caldwell, Kyle Jordan - Radiologic
Luckowski, Mary Anne - Nursing Science Technology
Marshall, Carlotta Ann - Health Information Carson, Kelsey Elaine - Dental Assisting
Technology Cooper, Brittany Nicole - Respiratory
Marshall, Carlotta Ann - Health Information Therapist
Technology Coding Specialist Corgan, Alex Ross - Radiologic Technology
Martin, Francesca Isabel Calves - Health Davis, Melissa Dawn - Respiratory Therapist
Information Technology Elder, Kadie Elyane - Dental Assisting
Martin, Francesca Isabel Calves - Health Elonge, Rodrigue Edie - Medical Laboratory
Information Technology Coding Technology
Specialist Frejo, Kristie Nicole - Respiratory Therapist
Martinez, Leticia Nicole - Nursing Science Garcia, Julia Von - Respiratory Therapist
Maw, Andrea Caitlin - Dental Hygiene Haas, Emily Anne - Dental Assisting
Maxwell, Morgan L. - Nursing Science Hall, Shawnda Marie - Medical Laboratory
McGurgan, Robyn Marie - Health Information Technology
Technology Hemmingsen, Nicole Jane - Respiratory
McGurgan, Robyn Marie - Health Information Therapist
Technology Coding Specialist Hittle, Chelsea Kay - Radiologic Technology
McLean, Tori Dawn - Nursing Science Hodge, Amanda R. - Dental Assisting
Miller, Austin J. - Nursing Science Hunt, Libby A. - Respiratory Therapist
Morris, Knaijkia Shcarson - Phlebotomy Jones, Natalie - Medical Laboratory
Newman, Alisha Gayle - Nursing Science Technology
Olivier, Cassandra Lynn - Health Information Kagley, Amber Denise - Respiratory Therapist
Technology Kilpatrick, Whitley Nasha - Dental Assisting
Olivier, Cassandra Lynn - Health Information Kimberling, Amber Nichole - Respiratory
Technology Coding Specialist Therapist
OShea, Shannon B. - Nursing Science Krebs, Jayme Lorene - Dental Assisting
Overton, Ashley - Nursing Science Lane, Ross - Medical Laboratory Technology
Pearson, Kimberly Dawn - Nursing Science Lawson, Shane Allen - Medical Laboratory
Pipkin, Jill Suzanne - Nursing Science Technology
Rizzo, Celia Kay - Health Information Matherly, Kaitline Renee - Respiratory
Technology Therapist
Rizzo, Celia Kay - Health Information Mejia, Mandy - Dental Assisting
Technology Coding Specialist Mendez, Adriana Jose - Respiratory Therapist
Schendel, Amanda Elizabeth - Dental Miller, Emily Rian - Radiologic Technology
Nguyen, Tina - Respiratory Therapist
Schoenecke, Ariel Beth - Nursing Science Paulson, Heather Renee - Radiologic
Technology
Simmons, Ashley Crystal - Nursing Science Ponce, Gabriela - Medical Laboratory
Simpson, Hayley Nicole - Nursing Science Technology
Sisk, Alisha Marie - Nursing Science Psikal, Aaron Scott - Radiologic Technology
Smith, Sandra Dee - Nursing Science Pugh, Jamilah Oliva - Radiologic Technology
Soltero, Courtney Jane - Nursing Science Raymond, Cassandra Ann - Respiratory
Steward, Joann - Nursing Science Therapist
Tanmongkolswat, Veerachai Mitchell - Sayar, Pegah - Medical Laboratory
Nursing Science Technology
Tapani, Chelsea Ranae - Nursing Science Sharry, Kyla Nicole - Radiologic Technology
Tatagah, David Mensah - Medical Laboratory Shoemaker, Jessica Michelle - Dental
Technology Assisting
Tenpenny, Shathar N. - Dental Hygiene Skaggs, Crystal Rachel - Medical Laboratory
Terrazas, Christina Frankziska - Nursing Technology
Science Spillers, Breanna Renae - Radiologic
Vann, Kiki Lynn - Nursing Science Technology

Class of 2017
Svetgoff, Victoria - Radiologic Technology
Thompson, Brittany L. - Dental Assisting
Waddle II, James Tyler - Medical Laboratory Arvizo, Guadalupe - Liberal Studies
Technology
Waters, Danielle Tylers - Medical Laboratory Biermann, Bradley T. - Liberal Studies
Technology
Whitehurst, Victoria B. - Dental Assisting
Wilson, Danielle Marie - Respiratory
Therapist
Womack, Kaylin Jae - Dental Assisting
Wright, Leandra G. - Respiratory Therapist
Young, Troy William - Medical Laboratory
Technology
HUMANITIES DIVISION
FALL GRADUATES - 2016
Allen III, William Earl - Liberal Studies
Ammer, Austin Brady - Liberal Studies
Autaubo, Megan Marie - Liberal Studies
Barnes, Rudolph Sidney - Liberal Studies
Bayless, Jessica Lynn - Liberal Studies
Bell, Heidi N. - Liberal Studies
Booth, Mark Everett - Liberal Studies
Campbell, Chelsea Lane Vada - English
Champion, Ligeia Lea - English
Chinn-Lewis, Lakesha Lerona - Liberal
Studies
Dietz, Courtney Deshawn - Liberal Studies
Dunn, Benjamin Micah - Liberal Studies
Duvall, Lacey Jay - Liberal Studies
Franks, Matthew Thomas - Liberal Studies
Goudeau, Jonathan Dillard - Mass
Communication
Grant, Francisca Moore - Liberal Studies
Greenwood, Mercedes Elizabeth - Liberal
Studies
Greeson, Karli Faye - Liberal Studies
Hackett, Mackenzie - Liberal Studies
Hare, Garrett Lawrence - Mass
Communication
Henderson, Brittany Marie - Liberal Studies
Holden, Jeffrey Allen - Liberal Studies
Hollon, Travis - Liberal Studies
Jackson Jr, Frank - Liberal Studies
Jones, Isaac Anthony- English
Jones, Kandice Nichole - Liberal Studies
Lange, Sarah E. - Liberal Studies
Le, Justin Dieu - Fine Arts
Mancello, Shelby Ann - Liberal Studies
Martin, Katherine D. - Liberal Studies
McCoy, James Andre - Liberal Studies
Meron, Allyson M. - Liberal Studies
Parker, Jackson Johnathan - Liberal Studies
Paules, Jenna Marie - English
Powell, Shauna Kay - Liberal Studies
Rau, Cassandra LeeAnn - Liberal Studies
Roberts, Raymond M.- Liberal Studies
Robinson, Lisa Anne - Liberal Studies
Rogers, Ashley Kiara - Liberal Studies
Scott, Gabrielle ReNea - Liberal Studies
Starks, Jacqueline Yvonne - Liberal Studies
Stevens, Crystal Lyn - Liberal Studies
Strattis, Sarah Louise -Library Technical
Assistant
Tabak, Christian Simon Peter Wallace -
English
Tabak, Christian Simon Peter Wallace - Mass Ahmad-Coleman, Hana - Mass
Communication
Thatvihane, Angie - Liberal Studies
Tocknell, Randall S. - Liberal Studies
Underwood, Rya - Mass Communication
Walker, Skyler Blake - Liberal Studies
Webb, Patrick Wayne - Modern Language
Williams, Kayla Danielle - Liberal Studies
Wroblewski, Nina Beth - Fine Arts
SPRING CANDIDATES 2017
Armstrong, Braeden Blaine - Liberal Studies
Bennett, Tamekia Annette - Liberal Studies
Borden, Lyndsey Nickole - Liberal Studies
Brown, Aaron Keith - Liberal Studies
Burcke, Megan Kathleen - Liberal Studies
Burnett, Wendy Sue - Library Technical
Assistant
Clark, Skyler Todd - Liberal Studies
Cleveland, Brett Chase - Liberal Studies
Coleman, Miryam Elisheba - English
Contreras, Vanessa - Fine Arts
Day, Taylor - Liberal Studies
Domstead, Ryan James - Liberal Studies
Durant, Kristyn A. - Liberal Studies
Edie-Schoonover, Faith LeAnn - Liberal
Studies
Garcia, Alondra - Liberal Studies
Gatzke, Ashlee Ann - Liberal Studies
Hammer-Sparks, Taggert Hues - Liberal Long, Austin E. - Liberal Studies
Studies
Harp, Tricia Ann - Liberal Studies
Herrera, David J. - Liberal Studies
Hill, Shirley A. - Fine Arts
Hudson, Edith Elisabeth Ann - Liberal
Studies
Humphrey, Haley Brooke - Mass
Communication
Hunter, Nicholas Austin - Fine Arts
Kang, Su Chong - Liberal Studies
Kardaras, Chandler Renee - Liberal Studies
Keester, Dylan Lee - Liberal Studies
Knippel, Erin Elizabeth - Liberal Studies
Lee, Gabrielle Mikayla - Liberal Studies
Linderman, Zechariah Jaymz Wyllyam -
Liberal Studies
Lucas, Tiffany Lynn - Liberal Studies
Manning, Madison Marie - English
McCoy, Ethan Forrest - Liberal Studies
McNeel, Jeremy Scott - Liberal Studies
Miller, Jared Taylor Force - Liberal Studies
Miller, Kayla M. - Liberal Studies
Morgan, Jessica Lea - Liberal Studies
Morgan, Kelsey Ann - Liberal Studies
Nelson, Taylor Kaye - Liberal Studies
Novitsky, Mikala M. - Fine Arts
Pomplun, Hanna Dene - Liberal Studies
Rocker, Arelia Shantale Sherece - Fine Arts
Scruggs, Jonathan - Liberal Studies
Shuffield, Elizabeth - Liberal Studies
Speer, Natalie Danielle - Modern Languages
Vaughn, Felecia R. - Library Technical
Assistant
Wagner, Noreen Ann - Fine Arts
Ward, Callie A. - Liberal Studies
Warkentin, Annette Noelle - Fine Arts
Washington, William Paul - Mass
Communication
Whitehead, Ronna Ann - English
Wimer, Christy Marie - Liberal Studies
Wolfe, Kaitlan N. - Liberal Studies
Wren, Allen - Liberal Studies
Wressell, Robert Charles - Liberal Studies
SUMMER CANDIDATES 2017
Communication
Amevor III, Solomon Henry - Liberal Studies
Archer, Zachary Brent - Liberal Studies
Axtell, John Charles - Liberal Studies
Baird, Kiyra - Liberal Studies
Bartell, Sydney G. - Fine Arts
Black, Amanda Lee - Liberal Studies
Boothe, Stacey E. - Fine Arts
Borum, Amber Nicole - Liberal Studies
Brinlee, Richard S. - Liberal Studies
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Cathey, William - Fine Arts
Chesnut, Jesse Lawrence - Modern
Languages
Clark, Elizabeth Anne - Liberal Studies
Clayton, Sierra Nichole - Liberal Studies
Davis, Ashlynn Elizabeth - Fine Arts
Davis, Jared Christopher - Liberal Studies
Davis, Zachary Trevor - Liberal Studies
Doakes, Myah Leonnae - Liberal Studies
Dodson, Morgan - Liberal Studies
Dugger, John - Fine Arts
Elliott, Sydney Taylor - Liberal Studies
Feldman, Auntianna Marie - Liberal Studies
Fleming, Erin Nicole - Liberal Studies
Freeman, Alina - Modern Languages
Greenlee, Cana - Liberal Studies
Grigsby, Hayley - English
Holt, Kennedy Jaye - Liberal Studies
Jaworski, Jordan C. - Liberal Studies
Krist, Nicholas Paul - Liberal Studies
Leppke, Courtney A. - Liberal Studies
McCoy, Heather Michelle - Liberal Studies
McGee, Tanika - Liberal Studies
Minton, Sierra A. - English
Montelongo, Joshua Emmanuel - Liberal
Studies
Moreno, Alfredo - Modern Languages
Murphy, Kaylee Bridges - Liberal Studies
Nguyen, Thuy Thi - Liberal Studies
Niles, Marshall Van - Mass Communication
Olson, Emily Jade - Liberal Studies
Parton, Rachel Nicole - Liberal Studies
Payne, Destini D. - Liberal Studies
Plummer, Britainy N. - English
Prindall, Brandi N. - Liberal Studies
Reynolds, Amy Renee - Liberal Studies
Russell, Austin Layne - Mass Communication
Sanders, Chelsea D. - Liberal Studies
Sayles, Ebony Lamoon - Liberal Studies
Silas, Mary C. - Liberal Studies
Sturgill, Madison - Liberal Studies
Tabak, Elizabeth Kaylaen Lee Jennifer -
Liberal Studies
Tavenner, Daniele Katharyne - Liberal
Studies
Waitman, Kaeli Eileen - Liberal Studies
Watkins, Jessica Leigh - Liberal Studies
Williams, Michael Jay - Liberal Studies
Wren, Amanda - Liberal Studies
Wright, Zoe Rose - Fine Arts
SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
FALL GRADUATES 2016
Adams, Miranda S. - Psychology
Alexander, David Lenn - Health and Sports
Sciences
Anderson, Amanda G. - Psychology
Anderson, Jamie D. - Enterprise
Development
Andrews, Katessa Renee - Family Services
and Child Development
Arzavala, Manuel Adolfo - Enterprise
Development
Benson, Harmony Kay - Psychology
Billings, William Garrett - Criminal Justice
Bivings, Brandon A. - Political Science
Blair, Ryan Walter - Social Sciences
Bond, Landon - Enterprise Development
Bradley, Dylan - Criminal Justice
Brandon, Amanda - Enterprise Development
Brown, Haleigh Nichole - Pre-Education
Brumley, Madison Elizabeth - Enterprise
Development
Buckmaster, Patricia Lavon - Sociology
Bynum, Nathaniel Ryan - Enterprise
Development
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Carlstrom, Megan E. - Criminal Justice
Chaparro, Alicia-Babe Ablola - Enterprise Sciences
Development
Childress, Carrie Stephanie - Enterprise
Development
Childs, Reshanna Lashae - Family Services Manuel, Dominique D.- Family Services and
and Child Development
Church, Dennis A. - Health and Sports
Sciences
Clark, Charmane S. - Enterprise
Development
Colbert, Audrey Jane - Enterprise
Development
Colbert, Tanisha L. - Family Services and Child Development
Child Development
DeLoera, Maria Rosario - Enterprise
Doughty, Alexander Jean - Enterprise
Development
Early, Angel Paulina - Enterprise
Development
Edmondson, Deborah Lyn - Family Services
and Child Development
Edwards, Cheyenne Sierra - Psychology
Eldridge, Kyla Dawn - Psychology
Epperson, Tristen T. - Health and Sports
Sciences
Eyestone, Brandi D. - Enterprise
Development
Feeback, Brett Wayne - Enterprise
Development
Felty, Cherie Gisela Marie - Enterprise
Development
Fisher, Tyler D. - Criminal Justice
Gardner, Ryan Nicholas - Psychology
Gonzalez, Gabriella Keiren - Enterprise
Development
Goodall, Jenna R. - Enterprise Development
Goode, Alicia M. - Pre-Education
Gorin, Victor William- Criminal Justice
Gorska, Jolanta - Enterprise Development
Green, LaToya LaTrice - Family Services and Shishefar, Sarah Shabham - Psychology
Child Development
Hartman, Christopher William - History
Hawkins, Christy Lee - Enterprise
Development
Henderson, Jerry Glen - Enterprise
Development
Hendren, Jordan Ross - Enterprise
Development
Hinkle, Kari Dawn - Enterprise Development
Holland, Latisha Renee - Enterprise
Development
Hughes, Christina Marie - Enterprise
Development
Hukill, Shawna -Enterprise Development
Huskey, Stephen C. - Enterprise
Development
Jacques, Amy D. - Enterprise Development
Jefferson, Anthony Quin - Enterprise
Development
Jenkins, Lakesha Renea - Family Services Wallace, Jennifer A. - Enterprise
and Child Development
Jones, Leannesya R. - Enterprise
Development
Kinchion, Tiqwela B. - Enterprise
Development
Kovarik, Chase - Criminal Justice
Krahn, Joshua James- Health and Sports Warren, Krisandra Kaye - Enterprise
Sciences
Kungu, Debra Kay - Enterprise Development
Lang, Nicholas Andrew - Enterprise
Development
Lea, Kali Jabari - Criminal Justice
Lee, Bailie Mickeal - Criminal Justice
Lee, Bailie Mickeal - Psychology
Lees, Cathy Jo - Enterprise Development
Litman, Jesse - Enterprise Development
Little, Haylie Lexis - Enterprise Development
Long, Stephanie C. - Health and Sports
Madding, Renee Carsill - Enterprise
Development
Magness, Ebony S. - Enterprise Development
Child Development
Martin, Rachael Renee - Psychology
Maxwell, Jeremy R. - Enterprise Development
Mayberry, Ivonee F. - Family Services and Wolfe, Colleen Marie - Criminal Justice
Child Development
Miller, Katie P. - Enterprise Development
Mitchell, Linda S. - Family Services and Younger, Joshua Lee - Enterprise
Moore Jr, Brian K. - Enterprise Development
Moore, Lexi Danielle - Pre-Education
Mullooly, Marykate - Enterprise Development
Odom, Garrett Baker - Enterprise
Development
Oldham, Ethan P. - Enterprise Development
Orr, Steven - Criminal Justice
Panicker, Peter Solomon - Enterprise
Development
Phillips, Heather Ann - Family Services and Sciences
Child Development
Phillips, Rebekah Nicole- Psychology
Pickett, Kevin Lee - History
Prather, Keyneisha Lashae - Family Services Development
and Child Development
Ranft, Jan Marie- Psychology
Rentz, Samantha Elaine - Criminal Justice
Reynolds, Ashley M. - Enterprise
Development
Rollo, Angela M. - Psychology
Rothrock, Emily Mae - Enterprise
Development
Russell, Michaela - Sociology
Sanchez-Duarte, Mayan - Enterprise
Development
Shenold, Frank Ira - Enterprise Development
Simo, Quinta Mangwi - Sociology
Sipes, Jessica Lynn - Health and Sports
Sciences
Smith, Dillion Lee - Health and Sports
Sciences
Soliz, Celina - Enterprise Development
Soward, Joshua - Criminal Justice
Stamps, Kaitlynn Elizabeth - Pre-Education
Stoner, Deonna - Psychology
Stupka, Alec D. - Criminal Justice
Sumpter, Brenda Joyce - Family Services and Brooks, Aaron Michael - Pre-Education
Child Development
Terry, Kelsie E. - Enterprise Development
Thomas, Kristal Lashon - Sociology
Tyson, Farina Gay - Family Services and Sciences
Child Development
Vinson, Cherie Renee - Enterprise
Development
Walker, Myre L. - Social Sciences
Development
Wampler, Emily - Family Services and Child Cannon, Jeremy Earl - History
Development
Wanzer, Arron Link - Enterprise Development
Ward, Kimberly Dawn - Enterprise
Development
Development
Watts, Gina Diana - Health and Sports
Sciences
Webb, Ronneisha A. - Enterprise
Development
Wehling, William C. - Sociology
Whitmarsh, Braden Shea - Enterprise
Development
Whittington, Jeffrey Ray- Political Science
Whittington, Robert Dillard - Psychology
Whittington, Robert Dillard - Sociology
Wilkinson, Jeffrey Matthew - Enterprise
Development
Williams, Laura Kate - Psychology
Williams, Quotilya B. - Psychology
Williamson, Julianne - Enterprise
Development
Wimberly, Megan - Enterprise Development
Wines, Candice Lynn - Criminal Justice
Wood, Michael R. - Enterprise Development
Worley, Anna N. - Enterprise Development
Development
Zenzen, Todd Richard - Enterprise
Development
Zermeno, Aspen - Psychology
SPRING CANDIDATES 2017
Addington, Tessa Paige - Pre-Education
Agbemehia, George Best - Political Science
Akers, Tanner Eric - Enterprise Development
Alexander, David Lenn - Health and Sports
Alexander, David Lenn - Health and Sports
Sciences
Alsept, Jennifer Lynn - Enterprise
Anderson, Daijah Marie - Enterprise
Development
Anderson, Russell Gordon - Enterprise
Development
Armstrong, Braeden Blaine - Pre-Education
Avery, Teresa- Health and Sports Sciences
Baker, Rebekah Brianna - Enterprise
Development
Bandell, David - Enterprise Development
Bates, Garron Zachry - Enterprise
Development
Beach, Joy Jacobson- Political Science
Beers, Madison Ashley - Enterprise
Development
Bell, Chemelle Derae - Enterprise
Development
Bennett, Hailey Nicole - Pre-Education
Blewett, Bailey Brooke - Pre-Education
Bloomer, Antoinette L. - Sociology
Boykin, Danny Earl - Pre-Education
Brewer, Tabitha Renae - Family Services and
Child Development
Briggs, Whitney Lynn - Social Sciences
Broomfield, Brittnei Nicole - Pre-Education
Broughton, Craig Allen - Pre-Education
Brous, Justin Miles - Health and Sports
Brown, Catherine Nicole - Sociology
Bruno, Peter Henry - History
Bugarin, Henry Garza - Enterprise
Development
Burchett, Margaret Clytee - Enterprise
Development
Cantwell, Cooper W. - Psychology
Carrisalez, Autumn Brooke - Social Sciences
Carson, Sarah Faye - History
Casey, Jennifer N. - Enterprise Development
Chapman, Lucretia F. - Enterprise
Development
Chastain Jr, Thomas C. - Criminal Justice
Cheong, Stephanie Marie - Sociology
Christie, Sarah Ashley Anne - Sociology
Church, Dennis A.- Health and Sports
Sciences
Civick, Ashlee Diann - Enterprise
Development
Clark, Breonna Shantel - Family Services
and Child Development

Class of 2017
Clark, Hannah Grace - Psychology
Clock, Colton Ray - Pre-Education
Cooley, Amanda Jo - Enterprise Development
Copeland, Zachary Aaron - Enterprise
Development
Cosper, Rikki Ashley - Family Services and Child Development
Child Development
Couts, Rachael M. - Psychology
Cuadra, Bridget- History
Curry, Chantal - Enterprise Development
Cursh, Shanika Renee - Criminal Justice
Daniels, Derek Lawrence - Enterprise
Development
Daughtry, Cherish - Psychology
Davis, Conita Jean - Family Services and Lujan, Rubith - Enterprise Development
Child Development
Davis, Kolton Kade- Criminal Justice
Delano, Elizabeth Ann- Pre-Education
Deline Jr, Lindsay B. - Enterprise
Development
Diallo, Aboubakr Sidiki Moubarak -
Enterprise Development
Dippi, Brien James - History
Douglas, David Scott - Enterprise
Development
Droit, Angie Dawn - Enterprise Development
DuBose, Tamica Charlene - Criminal Justice
Durham, Jennifer Marie - Sociology
Eason, Landon - Enterprise Development
Ebers, Cheyenne Abigail Renee - Psychology
Ebers, Cheyenne Abigail Renee - Sociology
Edwards, Shauni Renae - Enterprise
Development
Edwards, Verna - Social Sciences
Edwards, Verna - Sociology
Ellison, Stephanie Lynn - Enterprise
Development
Farris, Meghan Michelle - Psychology
Fields, Emilee Kay - Psychology
Franklin Jr, Roger Eugene - Enterprise
Development
Freeman, Alina - Political Science
Geyser, Michel Lynn - Social Sciences
Gibson, Cara Elizabeth - Health and Sports Otoo, Eric A. - Enterprise Development
Sciences
Gonzales, Chazten C. - Enterprise
Development
Goure, George - Psychology
Graham, Michelle Marie - Enterprise
Development
Green, Bethany Nicole - Criminal Justice
Gunn, Garrett Wade - Enterprise
Development
Hair, Jeremy Michael - Criminal Justice
Hanna, Bridgett Lyn - Family Services and Porter, Zachary Kyle - Political Science
Child Development
Harris, Nicole Marie - Sociology
Hart, Breanna Cherie - Criminal Justice
Hawkins, Skyler Jay - Psychology
Hendricks, Bailey Naomi - Psychology
Herrington, Briana Dawn - Family Services
and Child Development
Hubanks, Lindsey N. - Pre-Education
Hubbard, Morgan Elise - Psychology
Inman, Angelina - Criminal Justice
Johnson, Brenda Kay - Enterprise
Development
Johnson, Kimberly Ann - Family Services and
Child Development
Jones, Andrea Cathleen - Psychology
Jones, Phyllis E. - Enterprise Development
Kidd, Debbie Ann - Family Services and Child Child Development
Development
Kile, Ashley Nichole - Enterprise
Development
Kostura, Keith John - History
Lewis, Joseph A. - Health and Sports
Sciences
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Lewis, Joseph A. - Health and Sports Sciences
Sciences Slaughter, Valori Lea - Enterprise
Lewis, Shelby Polynesses - Enterprise Development
Development Slaughter, Valori Lea - Sociology
Logan, Ellisa Paige - Family Services and Smith, Savannah D. - Psychology
Smith, Tammy Lee - Enterprise Development
Logsdon, Kinsey Lynn - Enterprise Smith, Tarenna Lavonne - Enterprise
Development Development
Long, Stephanie C. - Health and Sports Smithee, Andrew Baily - Criminal Justice
Sciences Sobczak, Daniel Michael Brandon - Criminal
Long, Stephanie C. - Health and Sports Justice
Sciences Sosenko, Katey Janea - Enterprise
Longley, Jeannie R. - Criminal Justice Development
Looper, Peggy Vanessa - Sociology Speaks, Carla Renee - Enterprise
Development
Luna, Malori - Political Science Spencer, Steven Robert - Health and Sports
Magar, David - Enterprise Development Sciences
Marquez, Ivette - Psychology Spurling, Taylor Ann - Enterprise
Marrazo, Stacey - Psychology Development
Mayes, Jennifer Lynne - Health and Sports Stanfield, Lisa Deshay - Family Services and
Sciences Child Development
Mayes, Jennifer Lynne - Health and Sports Stevens, Bridget A. - Family Services and
Sciences Child Development
McClain, Cayli Brooke - Enterprise Strickland, Alycia - Psychology
Development Tapp, Alissa - Enterprise Development
McClain, Jason Dwayne - Enterprise Taylor, Kacey Lyn - Enterprise Development
Development Taylor, Roque S. - Enterprise Development
McCollum, William Martin - Political Science Thomas, James - Criminal Justice
McGee, Vanessa Erika - Criminal Justice Traylor, Sidney - Family Services and Child
Meeks, London O. - Enterprise Development Development
Milburn, Melissa - Enterprise Development Tuzzio, Sara Renae - Enterprise Development
Miller, Ganyika Latasha - Family Services Viney, Christopher Dion - Enterprise
and Child Development Development
Miller, Kayla M. - Criminal Justice Vinson, Brooke Caitlin - Health and Sports
Mills, Kasey Jean - Enterprise Sciences
Development Walckhoff, Jasmine M. - Criminal Justice
Mitchell, Brenda Priscilla - Enterprise Walker, Aliciah Marie - Enterprise
Development Development
Moore, Laura - Psychology Walker, Damien Jamon - Enterprise
Niederstadt, Angela Mareen - Health and Development
Sports Sciences Walker, David Jonathan - History
OMalley, Genavieve Marie - Pre-Education Walton, Melodi A. - Social Sciences
Osborne, Arron Lamar - Criminal Justice Warrior, Michael Louis - Enterprise
Development
Patterson, Jake - Enterprise Development Welden, Rebecca Ann - Sociology
Payne, Whitney Marie - Enterprise West, Maggie E. - Pre-Education
Development Whitaker, Wakanda Renee - Family Services
Pease, Mary Elizabeth - Pre-Education and Child Development
Phelps, Sally Ann - Enterprise Development Wiley, Tonya Leigh - Enterprise Development
Pierce, Leighann - Sociology Wilkerson, Teri Lanell - Enterprise
Pinniy Jr, Geoffrey - Sociology Development
Pitts, Maya - Psychology Williamson, Rebecca J. - Criminal Justice
Polach, Talon Bradley - Health and Sports Wilson, Dean Gavin - Enterprise
Sciences Development
Young, Rosa Lanette - Psychology/Enterprise
Poyser, Jessica Lynn - Sociology Development
Pursell, Jessica D. - Family Services and SUMMER CANDIDATES 2017
Child Development Armstrong, Daniel R. - Enterprise
Robinson, Aspen ReShawn - Health and Development
Sports Sciences Avelar, Iris - Pre-Education
Robinson, Chelsea Paige - History Balentine, Noah - Criminal Justice
Rodgers, Jeffery Allen - Enterprise Battiest, Brett Tyler - Criminal Justice
Development Baumgardner, Cecilia Marie - Enterprise
Rodriguez, Mandeline Elizabeth - Enterprise Development
Development Beauchamp, Robert Thomas - Enterprise
Ross, Heather Nicole - Enterprise Development
Development Beavers, Brittani D. - Criminal Justice
Ross, Kimberly Anne - History Bell, Braden Reed - Enterprise Development
Rutingabo, Eric Muhizi - Enterprise Bennett, Terren Paige - Criminal Justice
Development Black, Samantha Leighann - History
Sanders, Taylor D. - Family Services and Blair, Floyd Errol - Enterprise Development
Brewer, Lacy Nichole - Enterprise
Sands, Jessica R. - Criminal Justice Development
Saunders, Ashley - Psychology Burnett, John W. - Criminal Justice
Scroggins, Maryann Elizabeth - Enterprise Calton, Brooke Reanne - Sociology
Development Cameron, JameeLynn - Sociology
Shepard, Toni Renae - Sociology Camfield, Lainey N. - Psychology
Sipes, Jessica Lynn - Health and Sports Cassil, Cassandra D. - Enterprise
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Development
Class of 2017 Jeffery, Nicole L. - Psychology Justice
Cavnar, Gina Lynn - Psychology Johnson, Nancy Fogam - Enterprise Simpson, Lakeisha Deneice - Enterprise
Cisinski, Karyn A. - Enterprise Development Development Development
Clay, Lauren Renee - Sociology Jones, Emily Christina - Criminal Justice Sinko, Kevin J. - Enterprise Development
Cole, Shenika B. - Enterprise Development Jones, Nolan - Criminal Justice Smith, Kelly Karen - Enterprise Development
Corbin, Lacie Lynne - Enterprise Joseph, Dawn - Enterprise Development Smith, Timothy Jaron - Health and Sports
Development Keely, Devin Alexandra - Enterprise Sciences
Costanzo, Paul A. - Psychology Development Smith, Veronica J. - Enterprise Development
Crosby, Annette - Enterprise Development Kirk, Anthony L. - Social Sciences Spear, Macey - Health and Sports Sciences
Curry, Krystle Margaree - Enterprise Kordic, Katelyn Nicole - Pre-Education Spencer, Steven Robert - Health and Sports
Development Krahn, Joshua James - Health and Sports Sciences
Cursh, Shanika Renee - Sociology Sciences Stanley, Adrienne - Sociology
Davidson, Jedediah - Enterprise LaGrow, Sandra Donell - Family Services and Stevens, Jennifer Leann - Enterprise
Development Child Development Development
Deardorff, Brittany Cheyenne - Lee, Antoinette Neshea - Enterprise Stevenson, Natalie Nicole Shanee - Enterprise
Pre-Education Development Development
Decion-Medrano, Ana Elena - Family Services Leyba, Kristy Ramona - Enterprise Stewart, Sarah Kathryn - Criminal Justice
and Child Development Development Stinson, Ashley Lynette - Enterprise
Dowd, Johneshia L. - Enterprise Liddell, Amanda L. - Pre-Education Development
Development Logan, Krystle C. - Psychology Swearengin, Karli S. - Enterprise
Draper, Che Val Marie - Psychology Love, Pierce Zachary - Criminal Justice Development
Drennan, Joshua Thomas - Enterprise Malherbe, Mitchell Ryan - Enterprise Tabak, Kathleen Siobhan - Social Science
Development Development Tanner, Cory James - Enterprise
Eaton, Alyssa E. - History Marshall, Sandra A. - Enterprise Development
Edge, Roland Marcus - Sociology Development Terrill, Roni Alexandria - Pre-Education
Ellis, Vicki Kay - Enterprise Development Martini, Mika Lyne - Enterprise Development Terry, Kelsie E. - Social Sciences
Elswick, Aaron John - Enterprise Mathai, Ann Susan - Psychology Thompson, Amber L. - Enterprise
Development McGinley, Matthew Thomas - History Development
England, Tashyla Kathryn - Family Services McNeill, Madison Elizabeth - Sociology Tillis, Ebony Danielle - Health and Sports
and Child Development Middleton, Ashley Dalaine - Enterprise Sciences
Epperson, Tristen T. - Health and Sports Development Townsend, Kenda Ann - Sociology
Sciences Moore, Sydney Josephine - Sociology Uson, Veronica A. - Psychology
Esquivel, Hussein Iram - Enterprise Morrison, Shawn Marie - Enterprise Valadez, Freddy - Enterprise Development
Development Development Valle, Antonio Isaiah - Enterprise
Evenson, Christie Yvonne - Enterprise Murphy, Michael J. - Enterprise Development Development
Development Nash, Amber Renee - Health and Sports Walker, Antonia Marshea - Enterprise
Fagan, Kendall Rose - Sociology Sciences Development
Farley, Joshua Adam - Enterprise Newton, Katlyn C. - Enterprise Development Walker, Timmothy Daniel Cleburn -
Development Niederstadt, Angela Mareen - Health and Enterprise Development
Fitzgerald, Glennisa Maxine - Psychology Sports Sciences Watkins, Lisa - Enterprise Development
Flores, Giovanni Armando - Health and Ninh, Van Quang - Criminal Justice Watkins, Tarra - Sociology
Sports Sciences Odom, Carl Anthony - Criminal Justice Weber, William - History
Flores, Giovanni Armando - Certificate Ordonez, Israel - Enterprise Development Whatley, Joy Marie - Psychology
Health and Sports Sciences Patrick, Sherilyn Renae - Psychology White, Makayla Grace - Enterprise
Frazier, Ashley Dominique - Criminal Justice Patterson, Kailee R. - Family Services and Development
Freeman, Brianna C. - Social Sciences Child Development Wilkerson, Mikayla Brooke - Pre-Education
Fuge, Heather Joy - Family Services and Payne, Ashley Tynea - Social Sciences Williams, Chantel A. - Psychology
Child Development Perks, Amanda LaCole - Enterprise Williams, Daniel Cecil Edward - Political
Gaines, Reanna Sherice - Pre-Education Development Science
Gallo Diaz, Alejandra Lisset - Enterprise Peters, Gabrielle M. - Family Services and Williams, Felicia Lynn - Enterprise
Development Child Development Development
Garay Salinas, Bryan -Enterprise Peters, Garrett Daniel - Enterprise Williamson, Nicole D. - Family Services and
Development Development Child Development
Gay, Ghislaine M. - Enterprise Development Pogue, Nicole DeJawn - Enterprise Williamson, Rebecca J. - Psychology
Ghan, David Alexander - Criminal Justice Development Wise, Ian Scott - Psychology
Gibson, Cara Elizabeth - Health and Sports Pointer, Andrea Lynn Tears - Psychology Wojcak, Kersten RayAnn - Enterprise
Sciences Polach, Talon Bradley - Health and Sports Development
Goodman, Aaronya Lee - Health and Sports Sciences Yeary, Kristen A. - Family Services and Child
Sciences Pouncil, Renee Nicole - Sociology Development
Graham, Logan Faith - Enterprise Preble, Shae Bradley - Pre-Education Young, Jasasha Shartel - Family Services
Development Pulver, Samantha C. - Psychology and Child Development
Griffis, Matthew Aaron - Enterprise Reynolds, Kennedy Le Sean - Family Services
Development and Child Development
Hall, Kaitlynn Olivia - Enterprise Richardson, Charlie Joseph - Enterprise
Development Development
Harris, Hunter Dwayne - Enterprise Rikalo, Stacey M. - Health and Sports
Development Sciences
Hart, Joshua C. - Enterprise Development Rinehart, Roemello Malik - Enterprise
Henry, Lance M. - Enterprise Development Development
Herrington, Beverley Cheyenne - Psychology Roberts, Kim Denise - Family Services and
Hollingsworth, Daniel Maurice - Sociology Child Development
Holshouser, Sarah Pearl - Enterprise Robertson, Samantha Ann - Psychology
Development Sebock, Jodaci - Enterprise Development
Humphrey, Savanna Katelyn - Social Siddiqui, Ginger Yvonne - Enterprise
Sciences Development
Ingram, Daniel J. - History Siddiqui, Sophia Nadine - Enterprise
Jackson, Felicia Danielle - Family Services Development
and Child Development Siguenza Brito, Rebeca Alexandra - Criminal
Letter to the Graduates
Hello 2017 Graduates!
Its an exciting time to celebrate accom-
plishments and commemorate a life-chang-
ing achievement. The administration, fac-
ulty and staff of Rose State College want
to congratulate you on your hard-earned
success and upcoming graduation!
We are days away from the 2017 Com-
mencement ceremony, and as each grad-
uate walks across the stage, please reflect
on how every step takes you closer to a new
beginning. Earning that associate degree or
certificate bridges the gap between hopes
and the arrival of a new chapter in a life.
Many of you will proceed forward to earn a
bachelors degree, while others will go out
into the workforce.
For many, this journey has not been
easy. Arriving to campus, nerves may have
Follow us! @15thStreetNews
Major Spotlight: Geosciences
by Ashley Fansler
Staff Writer
Geosciences is a major that involves many
forms of earth sciences. These include stud-
ies of the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere
and atmosphere. Since it has many types of
studies, this major is classified as an all-in-
clusive major. This means that there are sev-
eral career choices that can be pursued with
this degree: Meteorology, petroleum engi-
neering, archeology and geology are some of
the career options one can choose to pursue
with this degree.
The goal of having a geosciences associate
degree here at Rose State is to prepare any-
one interested in this major for future pro-
gressions. Anyone who is interested in this
major may graduate with an associate degree
or decide to transfer to a four-year school.
Perhaps they may even do both. Steve Ca-
rano, geosciences coordinator, Eric John-
son, professor of geology, and Nick Bastani,
engineering and science division adviser, will
be ready to help plan out the best academic
fluttered like crazy butterflies, and the
uneasiness of the road that lay ahead felt
overwhelming. Financial hardships, working
day jobs and trying to attend class at night
with the question, Can I even get through
this? swirling every semester. It might have
felt like graduation was always out of reach.
However, its here the finish line. You are
well prepared for the next journey!
More and more students see the value
of Rose State Colleges quality education
and our motto of Going Somewhere Starts
Here. There will be well over 1,000 students
conferred with degrees and or a certificate.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of
all of these students, we now have the plea-
sure of hosting three separate commence-
ment ceremonies on May 5, 2017. The
Hudiburg Chevrolet Center on campus will
be the site. Students graduating with Social
route for this major. professors know a more on this major. Al-
An associate degree in geosciences, like
all majors, has requirements that need to be
completed before advancing in this course.
To earn this degree, 63 credit hours are
needed in total. There are also classes that
must be passed in order to be ready for the
next one. These classes may be available
in day, evening and even online. According
to Professor Johnson, courses may only be
offered one semester per year. He also said
there may be a chance of waiting a year if
certain requirements are not met. Getting in
contact with these professors and the adviser
could help anyone in this major find the best
plan of action. Rose State will help students reach the goal
You can start with the basics, kind of
figure out what you like what you dont and
there are a lot of different avenues you can
branch out from there, Johnson said. There
are many opportunities out there with this
major. Finding interesting courses can help
you decide what direction you would like to
take. Although many of these classes may
easily be transferred to four-year universi-
ties, some may also be taken up as elective
credits.
Bastani mentioned that oftentimes the
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Sciences and Engineering & Sciences de-
grees will walk across the stage starting at
11 a.m. the Business & Information Tech-
nology and Health Sciences ceremony will
begin at 2 p.m. Last but not least, Human-
ities will round out the day with commence-
ment at 5 p.m. Please dont forget that the
college plans to live-stream all three cere-
monies on the Rose State YouTube channel.
So family and friends unable to attend can
still be a part of this memorable day.
Thank you for choosing Rose State Col-
lege as the starting point for your journey of
discovery. I look forward to seeing each of
you at commencement to offer my personal
congratulations on this defining milestone!
Go Raiders!
Sincerely,
Jeanie Webb, Rose State President
though this may be true, each of our staff
would have sufficient knowledge to help any-
one interested in geosciences throughout the
program, Bastani said. They will be able to
plan details out on what is best for people
taking part. Many careers may also be found
with some hands-on training and under-
standing how the earth works.
Geosciences includes weather and earth
studies in a broad range of topics. Some
parts may even help pave a path to ones
true interest. Certainly there are employers
in the world looking for people with degrees
in geosciences. The staff in this program at
of being prepared for what may come after
the program.
For more information about geosciences,
contact Steve Carano, geosciences coordi-
nator and professor (405) 733-7561 or sca-
rano@rose.edu, Eric Johnson, professor of
geology (405) 733-7589 or ejohnson @rose.
edu or Nick Bastani, academic adviser for
the engineering and science division (405)
736-0280 or gbastani@rose.edu.
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High Altitude Balloon
by Kat Tabak air to reach a height of close There is a site that can be
William Washington to 100,000 feet into the atmo- used to predict the wind, the
Circulation Manager
Chief Photographer sphere. The balloon is rising, jet stream and all the condi-
Cassandra Hernandez the equipment that is inside tions going on that day with
Features Editor of it is collecting data, check- the forecast, so that they
Mina Onar Rose State Colleges Cyber ing the temperature and wind kind of have a general idea of
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