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Robert Pinion/TNE Sheila Waterman and Debra Lease, NSU switchboard operators, prepare for the move and continue to receive incoming calls. They receive calls from every NSU campus and direct people to the correct department.
to receive the call and direct it to the proper location or provide a certain extension.
Recently ITS has noticed the help desk was also receiving calls that required directory assistance,
so they are uniting the two in order to ensure better quality of service.
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Have you considered earning extra pay from NSUs Continuing Education department by sharing your teaching talents? Do you have the desire to assist local High School students in improving their college readiness by teaching a seminar/workshop or tutoring students in your area of expertise? Would you like to work with CEs Academic Outreach program by facilitating one of the ACT Prep Camps on Tahlequah or Broken Arrow campuses? Call CE at 918-444-4610 To sign up to attend the ACT Prep Camp Train the Trainer Program The ACT Train the Trainer program will be held on the Tahlequah campus Monday, August 20, 2012 from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm in the conference room of the CE Department and Tuesday, August 21, 2012 on the Broken Arrow campus from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm in room A170. ACT Prep Camp Trainers will be paid $15.00 per hour for attending the training presentation and for each hour trainers facilitate the ACT Prep Camps. NSUs ACT Prep Camps will be held on the Broken Arrow and Tahlequah campuses on the following dates: September 4, 5, & 6, 2012 October 23, 24, & 25, 2012 December 4, 5, & 6, 2012 February 5, 6, & 7, 2013 April 9, 10, & 11, 2013 June 4, 5, & 6, 2013 October 22, 23, & 24, 2013 December 10, 11, & 12, 2013
ation, tenure and promotion of faculty; a change for the better. The student experience is mostly influenced by the dean through monitoring the development of curricula and programs that meet student needs, said Bridgmon. We also have a duty to ensure the adequate preparation and support of the faculty. According to Bridgmon a deans duties are primarily to collaborate with faculty, staff and students to fulfill obligations of their college in accordance to NSUs mission and priorities. My first priority is to get to
know our faculty, staff, and students, said Bridgmon. I also want to build upon our strengths of excellent teaching, community service, concern for student achievement, and collegiality. Bridgmon is already making himself at home in the college, touring departments and learning the ins and outs of different programs offered in the College of Liberal Arts. If actions really do speak louder than words, then the new dean is shouting improvements. I hope to implement a student advisory committee that is made up of both undergraduate and graduate students, said Bridgmon. This will allow me to hear student perspectives at a time other than just when problems occur. Along with the chairpersons and faculty, we will examine our program offerings and delivery methods to make sure our programs are evolving in a manner consistent with the respective disciplines. Faculty and students who have had the pleasure of meeting and working with the new dean already speak of his kind and open personality and agree that he is an excellent addition to the College of Liberal Arts. For more information, email white25@nsuok.edu.
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stay in Tahlequah for the last 26 years, even a favorable decision from the courts would be unlikely met with acceptance from the
Kevin Scrapper/TNE Jaqueline Gourd visits Keetoowah for what could be the last time. Keetoowah casino has until July 31st to receive a favorable determination or they will be forced to cease operation.
Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation. I took an oath to protect and defend the sovereignty of the
Cherokee Nation and I will never waiver from my oath, said Baker. For more information, email scrappek@nsuok.edu
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Courtesy Photo Filing for financial aid can be a bit stressful, especially for those who are filing for the first time. NSU students are lucky to have the help of those working in the financial aid office to give them a hand when needed.
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TNE WRITER The Mustard Seed gift shop is in the process of expanding the store. They hope to have the expansion project complete and ready to go within thirty days. According to thier website, facebook.com/mustardseed, The Mustard Seed is a family owned and operated business that treats their customers as if they were family. We are expanding our store over 2,000 square feet, said Sharon Copeland, owner of the Mustard Seed. We will be increasing what we already have and increasing our christian gifts as well as new items. Copeland said to start off the expansion, gently used items will be sold along with the new items. Our most popular items we sell that college students seem to attract too are the Stephanie Dawn and Bella Dawn purses, said Copeland. Copeland said these brands of purses come in all different shapes and sizes. Another item we offer are Bauble LuLu beads, which are create-your-own bracelets, said Copeland. These bracelets are great gifts for all ages of girls. Copeland said the Mustard seeds offers a variety of gifts for all ages. Also, a few more things the store offers are Sugar and Vine flip flops that sorority letters can be put on, lots of custom jewelry, hair bows, home decor, candles and colored iPhone chargers. Variety of products in a gift shop keeps the interest of all women no matter the age. The Mustard Seed is my favorite place to shop in Tahlequah, said Hannah Franklin, Sand Springs senior. When I heard the store was expanding, I couldnt wait to see what new products they would add. Franklin said The Mustard Seed is a place that gifts for all ages can be found and people will love. They have a lot of uncommon gifts. My favorite product in the store are the Sugar and Vine flip flops, said Franklin. I got a pair with my sorority letters on them. Franklin said great product lines and friendly staff has the Mustard Seed excelling I believe. One of my favorite things about the Mustard Seed is the friendly staff that are always willing to help find what you are looking for, said Dawn Kennedy, NSU alumni. Kennedy said the gently used items that will be sold after the expansion is done will be an added benefit to the store that people will enjoy. I think people will take advan-
Courtesy Photo For the whole month of August, The Mustard Seed will be having a 20 percent off sale. This month-long sale includes jewelry and watches, candles and warmers and purses.
tage of an item that is used because it will be priced at a lower price and in todays society people are always looking for the best bargain, said Kennedy. Shopping locally not only supports the owners of the store, but it also supports the city of Tahlequah. Around the holidays, shopping local can be more convenient because people will not have to drive out of town to get what they need. Each year around Christmas, I like to go in the Mustard Seed, said Kennedy. They have a great holiday section for each holiday, but Christmas time always is the best to me. The Mustard Seed is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, email millerc@nsuok.edu.
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Robert Pinion/TNE Children learn to mix sauce during Italian cooking camp. Sauces, pastas and spices are taught to them who wish to learn more about tasty foods.
Amber Covington/TNE The demolition of the university-owned Cedar Craft apartments, located on Cedar and Crafton, has officially began. Residents of the apartments began moving and making other living arrangements at the beginning of the summer.
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SHANE DEvERS
TNE WRITER This summer is on pace to be as hot if not even hotter as any other average summers in Oklahoma. Most summers are hot and humid around the southern region. The rough terrain, the bermuda grass and the hot summers all contribute to some of the wildest fires in the country. Burn bans prohibit anyone from the burning of trash, limbs and such things inside that county. It is usually trash that is being burned. However, people can have charcoal fires but those fires have to be in a pit on a concrete surface so that there isnt any contact with the Bermuda grass. Bermuda grass can actually burn through the roots. The grass can be ignited underneath the surface. Burn bans are dependent on the weather, said Lt. Casey Baker, Tahlequah fire chief. Fire chiefs have the ability to contact
Courtesy Photo Ignoring a burn ban can lead to devastating effects for many innocent people and animals. Burn bans are necessary to protect the people of communities as well as local wildlife when weather makes the land too dry.
the county commissioner and they can institute the burn ban. Most of the bans around here are instituted by the forestry service, which is dependent on the
amount of rain and the humidity levels of the past few days. The long, hot days dont stop for a fireman, said Captain Mike Bell, Tahlequah Fire Department. It is hot outside but inside of his gear during a forest fire rescue it can get up to 160 degrees. For a burn ban to be effective, the board should make the general public, county landowners and other interested people aware of board actions as soon as possible. The board is required by law to notify the entities listed below on the same day that a resolution is passed placing a ban in effect or
cancelling such ban. In a recent press release it said that more than 20 percent of the wildfires in the county have been caused by escaped debris burning or controlled burning activities. Before a fire can get out of hand the fire chief sends his top men out to the call. We are what you call a combination department, said Baker. Meaning if the fire is getting bigger and bigger that the chief has the option to call one of the surrounding city departments to come to the rescue. Part of the reason there are
some fires is because people dont know that there is a burn ban going on presently or because they dont know the terms and conditions of a burn ban. In a press release for burn ban information online, it shows the first rule of a burn ban is that it is unlawful for any person to set fire to any forest, grass, range, crop, or other wildlands. That includes the burning of a campfire or trash and other materials in that nature. Any person convicted of violating the terms of this subsection will be guilty of a misdemeanor and will be subject to a fine of not more than $500, to imprisonment for up to one year or both. Its not up to the people on how when we get a burn ban because no one can control the weather, but they can control the fires that happen during a burn ban. Stay away from the illegal burning of some of the things listed and it will keep Oklahomas land grand. For more information email devers@nsuok.edu
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Courtesy Photo Zip lining is becoming more and more popular as courses are built throughout Green Country, one such course is at The Canebrake. The Zip lining at The Canebrake is unlike most with it being one long trip without breaks in between.
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TNEWriter Phobias are defined as irrational fears, but are most often overcome by doing the thing feared most. According to Websters Dictionary, acrophobia is the abnormal fear of heights. Hopefully being hoisted 25ft in the air and traveling on a 300ft zip wire is not a problem. The zip wire is approximately 300ft and travels through the Challenge Course in a field outside the resort, said Jeanette Steed, Events Coordinator at The Canebrake. Unlike any other zip wire that has breaks in between, this one goes straight through. After the zip wire, guests are invited to relax and enjoy a cocktail or dessert right there at The Canebrake. After the guests have gone through the zip wire, they can go to the lounge and sip on a cocktail, or their choice of beer or wine, said Steed. Or for those
who dont drink can have an ice cream sundae. The Challenge Course overlooks Lake Fort Gibson and contains high and low teambuilding elements, helping people overcome their fears. It definitely takes someone who isnt afraid of heights to do the zip line, said James Reamond, Muskogee resident. I tried to get my sister to go last year and she chickened out. According to resorts Challenge Course website, the high elements include the zip line, an adventure tower, a slack rope traverse and rappel deck. The lower
elements include buddy bars, a spider web, a mush line and the trust fall. There is something to do for all ages. Although a person has to be 21 to do any drinking, as long as they can be safely placed in the harness, there is not an age limit to just do the zip wire, said Steed. The price for doing the Zip-nSip is $50 and includes tax and gratuity, however for those who just want to zip down the zip wire the price is $35. I went to one last year and had a great time, said Reamond. Im hoping to take my wife this year assuming we dont have to
work. The Canebrake keeps their guests entertained with live music and events. We have some events later on in the month that are coming
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TNEWRITER Eating fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a well-balanced meal, is part of staying healthy. At Muskogees Farmers Market, people can buy just that while supporting local businesses. Weve been doing this for 11 years as part of a family business, said Marla Coppin a Webbers Falls resident. My husband helps on Saturdays when we get really busy and my son and his girlfriend help out too. The Farmers Market does not stop there. They also have other food items and services. According to an article written in the Muskogee Phoenix by Doug Walton the Farmers Market manager, the market also has fresh eggs, goats milk and cheese, hot dogs, tamales and lemonade. They also sell woodcrafts, soaps, fresh flowers and candles. We sell all kinds of vegetables like tomatoes and onions, but were known for our watermelon, said Coppin. Were also known for our sweet corn. When customers buy vegetables from local vendors, none of the cost goes to shipment companies or distributors and you know what you are getting. I like going to the Farmers Market because I know its all grown here in Oklahoma and all fresh, said Brad Gibson a Muskogee resident. Its easy just to go to Wal-Mart or Homeland, but here were supporting our farmers According to an article written in 2011 by Doug Walton, along with the other goods and services Beau Charbonneau an instructor at the Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, will give a free Tai
Courtesy Photo The Muskogee Farmers Market boasts an array of fresh produce as well as handmade products. The market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Chi lesson weather permitting. On Wednesdays, they have cooking demonstrations and sampling by Muskogee County OSU Extension nutrition educators Michelle Brown and Jewels Jones. Not everything is available on Wednesdays. For instance, there are some vendors that only come on Saturday. I like going on Saturday, said Gibson. They have a better selection and my wife likes the fresh flowers they sell. SNAP/Food stamp benefits are
accepted at the Farmers Market. All they have to do is find the farmers market tent and swipe their cards and they will receive tokens and purchase eligible food that way. The Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. noon every Wednesday and Saturday May 9-Oct. 31. It is located underneath the parking pavilion at the Muskogee Civic Center. Were here every Wednesday and Saturday, said Coppin. For more information, email gibsone@nsuok.edu.
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Kevin Scrapper/TNE James Armontrout warms up by flipping a tractor tire. Functional movements and strength building are key components in CrossFits strategy.
used overseas for a long period of time. All the proven self defense techniques that the martial arts use have basically been comprised into, whats called, Krav Maga, said Margarit. Its a proven technique that the Israeli military uses and have used for
nearly 100 years. Krav Magas fighting style is so effective; it is gaining the attention and respect from people all over. Its probably the best selfdefense techniques available because even our military is starting to use it, said Margarit.
With it the improvements in clients physical fitness combined with their ability to defend themselves, CrossFit Tahlequah offers more than the average gym experience. For more information, email Kevin Scrapper at Scrappek@ nsuok.edu.
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This seems to be a really big success so far. The park includes a splash pad area and two playgrounds, one for 2-5 year olds and one for 5-10 year olds. There are also skating ramps for those who like to skateboard, rollerblade or bike. So far the response has been tremendous, said Mayor Steven Hill. I was there a few days ago and there were between 35 and a 100 people around 7 p.m. Fort Gibson is known to be a family-oriented town. Courtesy Photo This park will give Splash pads are becoming an increasingly popular feature in many communities and children cannot seem families a place to to get enough of these miniature water parks. The newest addition to Northeast Oklahoma is in Fort Gibson. go and spend the hot summer days ASmA ZIyADA Gibson residents celebrated the The park will be open from cooling off at the splash pad. The TNE WRITER opening of the new skate park 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the summer- splash pad will be open during and splash pad last week. time season, said Cathy Carson, the summer season and it will be Despite the heat wave, Fort For a long time, the city had no town administrator. closed when winter comes. The recreational parks as places for loThe splash pad and skate park skate park and playgrounds; howcal youth to play and hang out. are located at Firemans Park be- ever, will remain open all year The people of Fort Gibson have hind the post office, with a main long. been waiting for such a place for entrance on Walnut Street and a Fort Gibson has a population years. On opening day, the park side entrance on Railroad Street. of just under 5,000 people, and was filled with children of all ages, For a while, we havent had we didnt have any type of park as well as parents their parents. anything for kids, said Carson. facility for the citizens of the city, said Hill. We had a park but it
was old, and the townspeople deserve a thing like this for their commitment to the city. Everyone is appreciative of it. Hill said the project was estimated to cost $200,000, with a little give or take. A portion of donations for the skate park were made by The Tony Hawk Foundation. According to a press release by Muskogee Phoneix, the project was done to improve and build on to the old park built in the late 70s. The intention for this was to remodel the old, rusty playground that was there and turn it into a place where families and youth can go to and play. I live in Peggs and there is nothing out here for the kids to enjoy, said Diane Messer, Peggs resident. When I heard about this park opening I was excited to take my grandkids to play out there and enjoy the water. For some time, skateboarding was outlawed in the city of Fort Gibson. The skaters will now have a place to go to without worrying about getting into trouble. They can use their skateboards, bikes or rollerblades in the skate park. They may also do so in a safe manner on safe grounds. I know the boys will really enjoy the skating ramps, said Messer. I like how it is all in one place, so there is something for everyone to enjoy from the young ones to the older ones. There will be bathroom areas with running water and sinks now, and in the green area of the park there are three pavilions and picnic tables. I hope the reception that we have so far will remain consistent, said Hill. I also hope the demand for recreation spots will remain high so we can add more amenities in the future. For more information, email a.ziyada@gmail.com.
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TNE WRITER People can take a break from the growing temperature by visiting one of the three snow cone stands in the Tahlequah area. There are three snow cone shacks in Tahlequah that are dedicated to provide the public with delicious cold treats. The Shiver Shack, located in front of Wal-Mart, has a variety of sizes and flavors to offer those who stop by for a cold snack. Jake Sunday, Tahlequah sophomore, works in this particular snow cone stand. He said some days there are more than 100 people coming and buying snow cones while he works. Cherry is a real favorite here, said Sunday. At least while Im working.. We also sell coffee and smoothies as alternatives to snow cones. A switch compared to other snow cone shacks. Another shack is behind Taco Bell, directly next to My Place BBQ. This one is called Snowy Joes, which is known for being the home of the abomidable snoball. Chloe Ford, Muskogee senior, and employee, said a lot of customers come right from Taco Bell. People see us while they are at Taco Bell and then they come to us, said Ford. Tigers blood is their most popular flavor of snow cone . My favorite thing about working in a snow cone shack is trying all the different flavors, said Ford. This place is also a favorite of one of the local NSU students. Sarah Trammel, Fort Gibson junior, said this was her favorite stand and that she always comes to Snowy Joes when she wants a snow cone.
Elizabeth White/TNE Patrons line up daily for an icy treat at Snowy Joes, which is home of the abominable snoball. The shaved ice stand is located behind Taco Bell right next to My Place BBQ.
They offer a difference between flat top snow cones and ball-topped snow cones. The newest place in town is called Tropical Sno. It is located across the street from Loves on Downing Street. Kirk Barnum, owner of this Tropical Sno franchise, said he has owned it since May and loves it. People really like the strawberry flavors here, said Barnum. Once people try the Tropical Sno brand, they get addicted and keep coming back. He wants to make sure he stays open during the evening hour so people can enjoy snow cones even after all the days heat has gone away. He is starting a happy hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. soon, and all shaved ice is half-off.
Half-priced snow cones are a good way to attract those parents who want their children to enjoy a nice, cold treat. Shaved ice can be an easy and convenient way to exercise those taste buds while relaxing in this summers accumulating heat. For more information about the local snow cone shacks email pinion@nsuok.edu.
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DEREK DANDRIDGE
TNE WRITER In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a nationwide success, with unforgettable jokes, a best-selling album which won numerous awards including eight gold records. The first African-American who co-starred in a dramatic series, I Spy, breaking the racial barrier and winning three Emmy awards in the process, he is the one and only Bill Cosby. The comedian is currently touring the country in concert and will be stopping off in Oklahoma July 19 at The Joint at Hard Rock Casino. In November 2011, his new book, I Didnt Ask to Be Born (But Im Glad I Was) was released covering a wide variety of topics dealing with the Bible to Bill Cosby according to a press release. I think its medicine. Cosbys tour started at the end of June and goes all the way through the end of November. Tickets will start at $40 and some think it is likely going to sell out for this comedic legend. I already bought Courtesy Photo my tickets and I absoBill cosby has been performing since lutely cant wait, said the 1960s. On his tour this year he will Brent Smith, Tahlebeat the HardRock Casino. quah junior. Me and my dad used to watch being a grandfather. I think that laughter raises the him when I was young and it is spirit, puts out fantastic hormon- going to be great getting to see al, very positive changes for the him in person. Bill Cosby is one of the greats heart, for the organs, etc, said with the impact of his storytelling in his jokes, but facial expressions are something that made him so popular. Just the looks on his face crack me up, said Brandon Guthrie, Broken Bow senior. I dont know if any comedian ever can match up to Bill. I mean the guy is a legend, he has been doing this kind of stuff for more than 50 years. Guthrie said he has seen Cosby in concert before and is going to go the show at the Hard Rock and one of his favorite jokes is about his wife and kids. I guess the real reason that my wife and I had children is the same reason that Napoleon had for invading Russia, said Cosby. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Cosbys legacy will go down in
history as one of the most successful comics in the modern era, with 12 books written under his belt and numerous awards many comedians look up to him and even Louis C.K. and Patton Oswalt cite him in their stand-up. I would say that he is the most influential comic of all time, said Mark Davis, Tulsa senior. With what he has accomplished in the span of his career is unheard of. Even comics nowadays still use a style that he pretty much created and all of the intangibles he possesses make me confident in saying something like that. I encourage everyone to try and see him at the Hard Rock, a comedic legend doesnt live forever so do it while you can. For more information contact dandridd@nsuok.edu.
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Robert Pinion/TNE Luther Langston, Tulsa senior, and Lacey Ferguson, Broken Arrow junior, work together to prepare all the decorations for Rookie Bridge Camp. They have decoration down to every last rock
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Green Country RV Dealers Association. The show is open to the public July 20 through July 22, at the QuikTrip Center, in Tulsa. Event parking is free for all attendees. Show hours are from noon to 9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults. Children 12 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information about the Green Country RV & Boat Show and also for directions, go to www. greencountryrvdealers.com. For more inforCourtesy Photo mation, email rogThe Green Country Boat and RV show promises shoppers first-hand looks at the latest in boat and RV ers05@nsuok.edu. his racing prowess and track knowledge to become a host and commentator on SPEED TV . Its fun to look at the new travel trailers and motor homes, every year they include more cool, clever features and gadgets, said Bobby Ford. Some people go looking for bargains and deals, a lot go just to look around and dream, but the show is good for both. Many use the show to find their next great buy, whether that is a boat or an RV . Robin Culie said while he usually attends just to browse, it is a great place to go when looking for a new boat or RV He said having . multiple dealers in one location, he usually finds very competitive deals. The Green Country RV & Boat Show is sponsored by the
sales. The show will be open to the public July 20, 21 and 22.
ucts, said Ronnie Ford. Boats, RVs but also spas, all types of recreational equipment. Motorsports fans attending the show will also have the opportunity to climb behind the wheel of a NASCAR simulator for a chance to win a race package. The attendee with the fastest time each day will win a trip to the AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup Race. Adding to the racing excitement, retired NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer will make a special appearance to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 21. Throughout a 27 year NASCAR racing career, Spencer achieved a total of 15 victories, 184 top tens and seven poles. After retiring from racing, he used
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ASHLEy RoGERS
TNE WRITER Tulsa boasts a rich music history, dating back to the days of Bob Wills and Leon Russell. Free Tulsa hopes to add a new chapter to this musical legacy. Free Tulsa is a free music festival which will take place July 27 to 28, in the historic Blue Dome Arts district, located in downtown Tulsa. It will feature more than 160 bands on two outdoor stages and 13 indoor stages. Free Tulsa is a fun, free and family-friendly event that allows people of all ages to enjoy local music while visiting our many great local businesses, founder Marcos Matheos said in a press release. The festival was founded by Matheos in 2010 and is sponsored by This Land Press and the McNellies Group. After the success of last years festival, organizers Under the Belfry requested feedback from the more than 20,000 attendees to make Free Tulsa a bigger and better festival. The two things they said they heard the most was more food options and more vendors. Organizers said they guarantee those needs will be fulfilled. In addition to the concert schedule, festival organizers have added other attractions to entertain Free Tulsa attendees. Wonder Bread will sponsor a hot dog eating contest at 6 p.m., Saturday, taking place on the main stage. Competitors will devour hot dogs in a friendly battle that will earn them bragging rights, an extremely full stomach and a prize pack. The entry form is available online, and there is no fee to participate. Friday and Saturday, The Individuals Car Club will be showcasing a collection of customized low-riders on the festival grounds. Both nights from 5 to 10 p.m., the Shredneck Skate Park will feature customized ramps from locally-owned Shredneck Skateboards, which recently closed the doors to its shop to focus on online sales. The skate park will feature various size ramps for all ages to enjoy. Skateboarders must provide their own board and safety equipment. Amanda Hall attended last year and said she really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere of the festival. The festival features only performers with ties to Oklahoma, including local band Skating Polly. We cant wait to play the festival, said Skating Polly. It was one of the highlights of last year for us and it looks even better this year. Although only in its third year, the festival continues to grow in attendance every year. Jacob Westfall said he is really looking forward to attending this year. He believes it is a great opportunity to support local entertainers as well as a fun, family outing. This year the festival has also partnered with Emergency Medical Services Authority to help provide services that ensure the safety of attendees during the event. EMSA will provide two ambulances and will also have paramedics patrolling the festival grounds to provide additional coverage. Once the event lineup is finalized the concert schedule will be uploaded to the Free Tulsa Website. For more information on Free Tulsa, including sponsorship and vendor opportunities, please visit www.FreeTulsaMusicFestival. com For more information, email rogers05@nsuok.edu.
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Courtesy Photo The Tahlequah City Playhouse puts on many plays and musicals every year. They casts are members of the community who have talent they want to show off to the rest of the city.
with main character, Billy Crocker, a wall street broker, falling in love with a girl he met on a taxi. I love dramatic musical stories, said Nafisah. If I dont make the show, I will surely go watch it. Crocker goes on board with his boss on the ship to London for business. Another main character boarding the ship is Reno Sweeny, is an evangelist turned nightclub singer. Crocker hopes to win the heart of Hope Harcourt, who
is already engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. I am interested in going to watch the show, said Chris Hatcher, Philidelphia Junior. It seems interesting. Other characters in the story include Moonface Martin, a gangster and Public Enemy Number 13, Hopes mother Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt, Martins sidekick Bonnie and Elisha J. Whitney, the Ivy League Wall Street banker and Crockers boss.
This musical is basically about a difficult love affair on the ship, said Patsi Clifford, parliamentarian at TCP. Its a love story in the situation where a boy meets girl based on an old time ship romance. The show dates for Anything Goes will be from Sept. 21-23 and Sept. 28-30. Dinner theater tickets are $25 each and show only tickets are $10. Season tickets are available for those who want to buy them in advance.
For more information about the show, log on to www.tcpok.com. The story is your classic 1930s and 1940s love affair, said Craig Clifford. For more information, email a.ziyada@gmail.com.
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TNE WRITER School of Rock fans are ready to be rocked by the all-famous and hilarious team of Tenacious D in concert. Jack Black and Kyle Gass will perform in Tulsa on Saturday, July 21. The team promises to put on a show people will never forget. Tenacious D is a rock band, comprised of two comical guitarists and vocalists in the big city of Los Angeles. The two rock stars have victoriously and successfully produced three albums; Tenacious D in 201, The Pick of Destiny in 2006 and now in 2012, Rize of the Fenix. I have always been a fan of Jack Black, said Jason Stevens, Tahlequah resident. I have watched all of his movies and he never ceases to amaze me with his funny acts and crazy personality. Black and Gass first met in 1989, in Scotland during the Edinburgh Fringe. According to a press release in The Current, Gass did not like Black at first, but then Black won him over and now are best friends - with Black teaching Gass with his stage fright and Gass teaching Black how to play the guitar. I think the two are just mindblowing, said Stevens. There will be no other vulgar and funny combination around. The two did not have a formal name until 1994. The choice of Tenacious D was forced upon by Black and Gass when they were picking the names. The duo were then joined by David Cross, who later added Black to his series, Mr. Show. The TV series, Tenacious D, premiered on HBO in 1997. The show revolved around the band and what they do. After the show was cancelled, the two decided to stick to music and were later featured in the Foo Fighters Learn to Fly music video. Their music is awesome, said Ruthie Henness, Tahlequah resident. Its different, and maybe offensive to some people, but I find it just hilarious. Black and Gass created the album and were backed by a full band. The band included Dave Grohl, drummer and guitarist; Warren Fitzgerald, guitarist; Steven Shane, bassist and Page McConnell, keyboardist. The team decided to form a band because they were known for performing solo acoustic shows. They wanted people to hear them with an actual band. I cant wait for the concert to get here, said Henness. I bought tickets four months ago when I heard they were coming to Tulsa. The first single in the album Tenacious D was called Tribute. Tenacious D planned for it to resemble their souls being saved from a demon. This song was a hit that topped the charts and was followed by the second single, Wonderboy. A musical DVD was produced in 2003 and featured the TV series and music videos produced by Tenacious D. The second album, The Pick of Destiny, was announced by Black in 2003. This time they were joined again by Dave Grohl and by John Spiker and John Konesky from Trainwreck, who performed the bass and electric guitar. My favorite album I would have to say is the newest one, said Stevens. I am pumped to see them in concert this weekend. The second album did not do so well, according to Rolling Stone releases, claiming the album and film did not meet the bands previous efforts. Tenacious D then went on a tour in 2006, performing in Madison Square Garden in New York, as well as other key locations in the US, Canada, and overseas in the UK and Australia. The tour is going great so far this year, said Winnie Lam, publicist for Columbia Records. There will be no meet and greet with the band during the Tulsa showing. The Rize of the Fenix album launched on May 11 and received the most positive reviews from music critics of the three albums. The album was produced by John Kimbrough and John King and was recorded between 2008 and 2012. The show is currently sold out and was announced booked a month ago, said Chris Paluska, promoter for DCF Enterprises, Inc. They will be promoting their new album and we are expecting a great show. On the David Letterman show, Black described the Rize of the Fenix to be as a rise from the ashes workout song to be similar to Eye of the Tiger. Tenacious D were featured
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Robert Pinion/TNE Jordan Brown, Muskogee senior, organizes textbooks for the upcoming semester. These books are sectioned off into categories according to the type of class in which the textbook is needed.
Robert Pinion/TNE Rachel Blankenship, NSU graduate senior of 2011, tags items in the RiverHawk Shoppe. The store is a students one-stop shop, available for all their scholarly needs.
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Jon Dallis/Contributing Photographer The RiverHawks foodball team got a new offensive coordinator, Paul Lane. Head coach Kenny Evans said Lane bleeds green and white.
familiar with the terminology of his new team. There are a lot of new faces and names to be learned, said
Mike Barela, new offensive line coach] Barela, also new to the program, says he is still getting used to some of the names and terminology of the team. Each team has its own terms to some of the same things other teams do things. While the season is coming quickly, Lane needs no rush as the RiverHawk football team has been doing their job in staying in shape to for Pittsburgh State. Lane cannot help but be impressed by the work ethic shown
by this years team. The team is trying to uphold the history of NSU as when Lane attended here 18 years ago. As an alumni, Lane obviously has some ties here but that is not all. Lane has coached on many levels, such as Kilgore College, Butler Community College and his most recent Southeastern Oklahoma State University leading the Savage Storm to two Lone Star Conference North Division Championships. For more information, email devers@nsuok.edu
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