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Bracelets benefit Lily and Laura bracelets pose as more than a fashion statement.
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Jubilee entertains Local festival is sure to entertain families who attend.
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DUIs cost students UC construction continues
ELIZABETH WHITE
TNE WRITER One choice changing lives forever across the nation today is the choice to drink and drive. A judgment call of how much is too much must be made by individuals who choose to drink. “When blood alcohol levels start to rise in the bloodstream, the brain becomes increasingly sedated or drugged,” according to pamphlets distributed by the Oklahoma Department of Safety. “The mental functions are the first to be affected. Alcohol affects judgment and may lead individuals to take dangerous risks.” The playful nickname, “liquid courage,” people have associated with alcohol actually finds a true meaning in the substance’s effects. “Alcohol doesn’t just affect someone’s motor skills, like a lot of kids think,” said Julie Stover, Registered Nurse at St. Edwards Mercy Center. “It changes a person’s feelings, behavior and judgment. Because it impairs these cognitive thinking skills of an individual, they sometimes don’t realize that their motor skills are so highly affected.” Consuming alcohol can severely affect these skills depending on the quantity consumed. “Stages of alcohol affects on an individual usually go from an intensification of existing moods to relaxation and slowed reaction times to difficulty performing gross motor skills and impaired mental abilities to confusion, possible nausea and possible unconsciousness,” continued on page 2

NSU Fitness Center improvements under way for fall
RoBERT PINIoN
TNE WRITER Improvements are in the making as the NSU Fitness Center starts up in its developmental stages to grow and expand. Starting in the fall semester, the Fitness Center will change their hours. There is one hour changed in the evening and the pool hours will change to be more accommodating to those students who enjoy swimming as a workout. Ron Cox, director of the Fitness Center, said they have done research on major universities and universities they have been in conferences with and are adjusting the hours according to the typical hours that fitness centers are the busiest. It is way to optimize the use of the fitness center in a way so they can lose some of the hours when the building does not see any activity. “This will only be for a short period of time,” said Cox. This time lapse is the start of making improvements that will increase productivity and give a better environment for students to come and workout. “We are in the planning and programming stage to upgrade the Fitness Center in many positive ways,” said Cox. “It will soon become a really positive place for Northeastern students.” They will take this period to upgrade equipment, perform upkeep on the equipment they already obtain and add a few more

Asma Ziyada/TNE As the summer semster pushes forward, so do the improvements on campus. The University center is undergoing a major change as the cafe gets renovated, due to be complete fall 2012.

ways of getting that desired workout. “We are doing our best to fix everything up,” said John Hinton, assistant director of the Fitness Center. “It needs to be a refuge for students who want to relieve their stress.” They just started up a Zumba class and want to branch out and seek other continued on page 2

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DUIs potentially leave long-lasting impact
These stages are indicators of when the individual has over indulged and possibly is in need of medical attention. According to the ODPS pamphlet each type of alcoholic beverage, whether it be a domestic beer or glass of wine, has approximately the same amount of alcohol in it and will each raise the consumer’s blood alcohol content by .02 percent. This percent changes however depending on the weight of the individual. If the consumer weighs between 120-140 pounds their BAC will raise by approximately .03 percent with each beverage and if the con-

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Fitness Center modifies hours for fall upgrades
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of ter supervisor, said these changes will definitely benefit both the students and the Fitness Center. It will ease up on those hours when nobody is using the place to workout and it is more energy efficient. “We are going to do it in such a way so we are open more during prime time hours,” said Dodson. The funds used to run the building for a couple hours could easily be used to perform repairs where it is needed and upkeep on the building to ensure safety. Dodson even suggested a way to ensure that all students could use the Fitness Center whether they lived on campus or not. “We want to start including membership with the tuition, and then students would not have to buy a separate membership,” said Dodson. “It would be here waiting for them when they arrived for school.” The students are the primary focus of the Fitness Center directors. The directors do all they can to ensure there is a good environment for students to achieve a decent workout. CJ King, Fitness Center supervisor, said he knows Coach Cox and Coach Hinton are working hard for what the students want. It is a work in progress for what the Fitness Center wants to accomplish. However, some luxuries come at a small price. “We have worked hard on the Northeastern Fitness Center with just our normal staff this summer and it is really looking better,” said Cox. “We are excited about the Fit and Northeastern students should be too.” The hours will also change slightly for the weekend. They will close up Sunday, but they will open Sat. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. instead of the regular 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This change is to accommodate those students who want to work out but not get up early in the morning. The adjustments will help bring a better, more positive future to the Fitness Center and the students who utilize its availability. For more information email [email protected].

sumer weighs less than 100 pounds, their BAC will raise by approximately .04 percent. “What I think a lot of college kids don’t think about is, how their drinking affects other people,” said Kim Meadows, NSU graduate student. “They only think about how much fun they’re having and don’t worry about the aftermath.” The ODPS pamphlet states that every 48 minutes someone in this country dies because of impaired driving. Every two minutes, someone is injured. “A sorority sister of mine was killed by a drunk driver a few years ago, so the real-

ity has been made very clear to me,” said Meadows. “I’ve never felt like it was worth the risk of getting behind the wheel, but I know others who have made less responsible decisions, for sure.” The ODPS also said that about three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives. Drunk drivers who are lucky enough to survive their crashes or accidents will face consequences though. Oklahoma state law provides zero tolerance for drivers under the legal drinking age. Any individual under 21 years of age

pulled over with alcohol detected in their bloodstream above .02 percent faces immediate repercussions. Drivers above the legal drinking age have the leniency of not receiving a DUI ticket unless their BAC is above .08 percent, however, they still can receive a DWI ticket with a BAC between .05 and .08 percent. Each alcohol related ticket comes with a hefty set of fines and jail time so the cheapest and safest decision for individuals choosing to drink will be to abstain from driving or find a sober driver. For more information, email white25@ nsuok.edu.

relieving stress. “We are looking into starting rooms for yoga, cycling and spinning classes,” said Cox. The changes are undeniably happening but it is for the better and all for the benefit of the students. Hunter Dodson, Fitness Cen-

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Peer Instructors bring new views to University Strategies
KAyLA JoHNsoN
TNE WRITER University Strategies is a required course at NSU that every student must take at some point, usually while a freshman. This course helps transition incoming freshmen from high school to college life at NSU.Along with taking the University Strategies course, students are also required to attend a one day orientation program. The dates are August 13 and 14. Advisors will inform students which day they are assigned to attend. Students will not be able to pass the class if they miss their day of orientation. Upperclassmen are interviewed and selected to become peer instructors to help instruct University Strategies. This year there are 48 peer instructors. With students teaching students about NSU, it is imperative that the upperclassmen are properly trained. This year’s training will be conducted on July 31. At the training, peer instructors will learn about the history of NSU more in depth, how to use Blackboard from a teachers perspective and mimic the events of the day of orientation. “Being a staff instructor is part of my job as an advisor for FYE but I love it because I get to meet a lot of the new freshmen,” said Ashley Vinyard, FYE Student Success Specialist. “My favorite part about being with the students is that they become comfortable enough with me to come ask me questions even after the semester is over. We learn a lot of things in class that will help them but we have a lot of fun too. This year, I have one of the larger groups so I have two peer instructors.” Not all faculty and staff members are required to become staff instructors. A majority volunteer because they think it is such a great opportunity to get to know the incoming students and to help out the university at the same time. “Being a non-teaching faculty, I don’t have a class so it gives me an aspect of being able to actually as a faculty member,” said Darren Tobey, Director of Library Systems Services. “The other reason I decided to do it is since I went to NSU as a student, it gives me an opportunity to show the students my experience and what I got out of it and to help them with theirs too. I like to get in touch with what the students are doing and want to do now. Things have changed over the years and being in the library a lot, it doesn’t give me a good feel for the rest of campus. Seeing it through their eyes gives me a better idea of what is actually happening on campus.” A lot of staff instructors believe other staff members would greatly benefit from being a staff instructor with University Strategies. Most staff members are secluded in their offices and do not have the opportunity to view the campus much as well as interact with students outside of their particular responsibility. A majority of peer instructors are in the education program at NSU and want to get a feel for the classroom. “This is my third year to be a peer instructor,” said Lauren Davey, Verdigris senior. “I am an education major and I want to be a teacher once I graduate. I felt like this would be a good experience for me. My staff instructor is Kin Thompson and I really like working with him.” Not all peer instructors are veterans to the program. More than 15 of the peer instructors are sophomores. “I applied to be a peer instructor because it will be a learning experience for me as well as the freshmen in my classroom,” said Alyssa Rupe, Skiatook sophomore. “As a new peer instructor, I expect to be further coached and taught the skills I will need to be the best mentor I can possibly be while at the training this month.” For more information, email [email protected]

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Erin Swezey Act supports ignition interloc devices
Most people have heard about the dangers of driving while intoxicated but not everyone knows how serious it could be to the driver as well as the victims and their loved ones if something were to go wrong while leaving downtown Tahlequah. In Oklahoma, there have been over 220 alcohol related deaths and 24 of those have been under the age of 21.Teen alcohol use kills precisely 6,000 people each year. That is more than any illegal drug combined. New DUI laws such as the Erin Swezey Act 2011, has placed stricter punishments for those driving under the influence. Erin Swezey, was an OU student who was killed by a drunk driver in 2009. The driver, who killed Swezey, had previous DUI convictions and was driving the wrong way on the Turnpike. His blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.29. That is more than three times the legal limit of any age. The Erin Swezey Act strongly supports the use of ignition interlock devices (IID) and focuses primarily on those who have offended multiple times with a high BAC level of 0.15 or higher. Ignition interlock devices are similar to a breathalyzer which you breathe into in order to start your vehicle. First time offenders, receive a six month license suspension. However, drivers are able to receive their license back instantly with the installation of IID. The punishment for multiple offenders increases with the severity of the crime committed. According to estimates by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the relative risk of death for drivers in single-vehicle crashes with a high BAC is 385 times that of a zero-BAC driver and for male drivers the risk is 707 times that of a sober driver. The average blood alcohol content among fatally injured drinking drivers is .16. At .08 percent BAC, the driver is considered to be ‘per se intoxicated’ and could possibly be charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) and would not need any other evidence. In the state of Oklahoma, the first DUI conviction has a mandatory sentence of driver’s license suspension by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for 30 days. For the second offense, the sentence is six months and for the third offense it changes to one year. Under specific circumstances, the state may confiscate a driver’s car temporarily or permanently.

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Courtesy Photo Drunk Driving can affect more than just the driver, their friends and families also suffer from their mistakes. First time offenders receive a six month license suspension.

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The punishment is usually used for repeat offenders. This usually involves extreme expense for the offender in the form of fines and administrative fees. Under limited circumstances, treatment, education, or assessment for alcohol abuse can be required for those DUI offenders. The courts may also require the installation of an IID at the driver’s expense. Alcohol poisoning is also an endangerment to one’s health. An extreme amount of alcoholic beverages depresses the nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex, which prevents choking. This could elevate the chances of suffocation. Signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning include but are not limited to, mental confusion, coma,

vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing and hypothermia. Alcohol poisoning can be treated but there are circumstances where it may not be able to overcome the effects. If it is left untreated, it can lead to irreversible brain damage, cardiac arrest, hypothermia, hypoglycemia or worse, death. In order to help protect yourself, keep track of your alcohol consumption. Volunteer to be a designated driver and always use a safety seat belt. Instead of using rural roads, use four-lane highways whenever possible while driving defensively. Refer to safety ratings before selecting your next vehicle and make sure it includes airbags. Never drive when fatigued or while using a cell phone. Do not eat, put on make-up, or comb your hair while driving.

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Letters to the Editor
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New fashion trend benefits those in need
ELIZABETH WHITE
TNE WRITER freedom to work only when they are inspired.” Nolan said she was told about One fashion trend sweeping the bracelets from a sister and through Tahlequah this summer once she had investigated them has been Lily and Laura Braceshe knew she wanted to support lets.. Jan Nolan, owner of Nolan’s the cause and sell the bracelets. Jewelry, said the Tahlequah com“I really liked the whole idea,” munity and NSU students alike said Nolan. “I’m always about giving back. That was a big thing for me and also because they’re beautiful bracelets. They’re made from some of the finest glass.” Nolan said she has been carrying the bracelets for about a year now and Richards said Junie’s Closet started selling them around the beginning of March. “We didn’t have to be trained or anything to sell them but we do know the back-story on them,” said Richards. Courtesy Photo “They’re made by the Lily and Laura bracelets, handmade in Nepal, are sweeping the fash- women in Nepal and ion world for a good cause. The one-of-a-kind bracelets benefit each the proceeds go back to of the women who make them. them.” have shown a huge interest in the laura.com. Nolan agreed that while there bracelets. The bracelets are more than are no prerequisites to sell the The bracelets have become just a fashion statement. They are bracelets, educating customers highly popular even though they a tool in helping women in Nepal about the greater benefits of the are only sold at two stores in create a better life for themselves. bracelet purchases is a personal Tahlequah, Nolan’s Jewelry and “All beading is done in the goal. Junie’s closet. comfort of their homes or on As the knowledge of the brace“We had a girl that worked rooftop decks during nice weath- lets spreads, Richards said people here in December who went to er,” according to lilyandlaura. will come in the store saying school at OSU and she had them com. “Our artists also have the they’ve heard about the bracelets and loved them,” said Kaitlin Richards, Junie’s Closet sales associate. “She said everyone up there loved them too and so finally June decided to get them. Now they’re a huge hit.” According to the company’s website, www.lilyandlaura.com, Laura and the women artists in Nepal custom design the bracelets which are handcrafted in the Kathmandu Valley. The real beauty of these handmade bracelets, however, is the greater good behind them. “Our business focus is to pay more than fair trade wages to our artisans in Nepal thereby improving the quality of their lives while providing you with beautiful, top quality, handcrafted glass beaded bracelets,” according to lilyandand want to know more. “When I first saw a friend of mine wearing her bracelets, I just thought they were pretty and I wanted some, too,” said Crystal Price, NSU graduate student. “I still wear them because they’re pretty, but I also like that a woman is living a better life because I wear her pretty bracelets.” The Lily and Laura Company also sends along a descriptive flyer in a hand-made paper frame and cards signed by the women in Nepal who are making the bracelets to retailers that each of the stores has on display with their bracelets. “When we gift wrap the bracelets we stick in the cards,” says Richards. Both stores also offer discounted prices with additional purchases as incentives to supporting the women in Nepal. Junie’s Closet sells the bracelets at $12 a piece along with a “Buy four bracelets, get the 5th half off. Buy six bracelets get the 7th free” discount. For more information, email [email protected].

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Tulsa Event is truly ‘An Affair’ to Remember
AsHLEy RogERs
TNE WRITER An Affair of the Heart has been an Oklahoma staple for more than 15 years. The event started in Oklahoma City in 1985 with just 60 booths. In 1995 the show expanded to Tulsa and is expecting approximately 700 booths for this year’s marketplace. More than 400 vendors are expected to fill the QuikTrip center for Tulsa’s largest unique marketplace, jewelry and home decor to more than 22,000 attendees. “Heart of Tulsa has been hosting shows annually in Tulsa since 1995, and we’re pleased at the reception we’ve received,” founding partner Eleanor Blakeman said in a press release. “We feel we’ve created a unique event that allows small retailers and independent artists the opportunity to reach a broader clientele while shoppers are introduced to new designers, crafters and artisans they may not find otherwise.” The show offers a unique experience giving shoppers the chance to browse hundreds of retailers from across the nation providing one-of-a-kind items celebrating the craft, skill, art and style of the vendor. The event does not allow mass-produced items to be sold, only original items. The name “An Affair of the Heart” came from the common love for crafting and shopping of the eight women who organized the first show and every show thereafter. Their goal was to create a fun shopping experience to become a tradition for generations of women. According to attendee Stacey Franklin, they’ve accomplished just that. “It’s the best girl get-away ever, but it’s the people, the vendors and locals, that have kept us coming back,” Franklin said. Jennifer Biffle said she enjoys the home decor and crafts, as well as the gourmet food selection of-

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Courtesy Photo An Affair of the Heart has been in Oklahoma for more than 15 years and pleases every year. There will be more than 700 booths at the event this year.

fered. She said she usually saves up because she finds so many cute items. Marcia Fox, owner of E-Z HOOK, is returning for a second time this year as a vendor.

“This show is superior in administration, advertising and accommodations,” said Fox. “We travel the entire country, from Lake Tahoe to Virginia Beach, participating in 30-40 shows a year. This is one of our favorite shows because of those reasons.” Fox said they even added a new product to their line this year based off interest they gathered from last year’s show. “Customers look forward to and make plans in advance to attend their shows, there is almost an electric excitement that you can feel as soon as the doors open,” said Fox.

Today, four shows are held annually. Oklahoma City hosts shows in February and October each year at the Fairgrounds and Tulsa hosts shows in July and November each year at QuikTrip Center. Show times are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 13-14, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 15 at the QuikTrip Center at Expo Square in Tulsa. Admission is $7 at the door and is good for all three days. For more information about An Affair of the Heart visit heartoftulsa.com For more information, email [email protected]

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CHELsEA PERRymAN
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37th Annual Cookson Jubilee July 20-21
religious organization. Fancher said the biggest event that will take place this year is the cook shack. Mountain View Meats and award winning Darcy Hicks will smoke all of the meat. “To add variety to the event, several food vendors are present,” said Fancher. “There will also be playing this year are Lucas Hoge, Bo Phillips Band, The Swon Brothers, Downtown Country and more,” said Fancher. Fancher said, Bo Phillips is Stoney LaRue’s older brother and Lucas Hoge is from Nashville and has done shows for the military overseas. come at the Jubilee and will enjoy this is a family-centered event that is alcohol free. “Lots of local musicians will perform music,” said Payne. “This year we will the Texaco Country Showdown.” Payne said the bands that compete in the showdown are competing for a chance to go to the semi-finals in Muskogee. “Most people come for the entertainment and for the famous barbecue ribs and for the fellowship with one another,” said James Kenney, Director of cook shack.

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Bring the family out to the 37th annual Cookson Jubilee for two days full of activities. According to www.travelok. com, enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendor booths and sample

Kenney said the Money we receive goes to TACO, which is Tenkiller Area Community Organization. “This money helps the community,” said Kenney. “We give to kids for Christmas and Veterans in hospital.” Fun events that reach out to those who need help are a positive impact on the community. “The Cookson Jubilee is worked by only volunteers, who want to give their time and money to TACO” said Kenney. For more information, email [email protected].

Courtesy Photo The Cookson residents will celebrate the 37th annual Cookson Jubilee July 20 through 21. The Jubilee will showcase many local talents as well as vendors.

food from the on-site vendors. Children can participate in various activities, and cash drawings will be held both nights. The Cookson Jubilee began in the summer of 1976 and is a twoday event held each year. Cookson Jubilee will be July 20 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and July 21 noon to 10 p.m. Local radio stations are advertising ticket locations and tickets are on sale for $20. “Cookson Jubilee started as TACO which was formed in1976 in order to support a volunteer fire department,” said Tony Fancher, President and Coordinator of Cookson Jubilee. “The purpose of TACO was a charitable, educational, scientific and

ice cream and desserts available inside.” Fancher said 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday there will be a breakfast fundraiser that supports the Experimental Aircraft Association. “A few of the bands that will be

“Cookson Jubilee has many things to offer during the two day event,” said Gail Payne, Arts and Crafts coordinator. “From pony rides and face painting, to booths with jewelry and handmade purses.” Payne said all ages are wel-

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AsmA ZIyAdA
TNE WRITER The celebration of Woody Guthrie and his life is returning once again to Okemah, his hometown. This year will be a special celebration, because Okemah will be putting on the centennial celebration as well as the 15th annual folk art festival. Woody Guthrie was born on July 14 and his name may not be familiar to many, but he was a famous songwriter and writer. With his songs traveling all over the world and translated into many different languages, too. “The main highlight of this year’s festival will depend on individual taste,” said Dwight Jones, Woody Guthrie Festival Coalition member. “I personally enjoy it all. I have been here from the start and I have attended and helped put on each and every festival.” According to Woodyguthrie. com, The Woody Guthrie Coalition is a nonprofit organization, comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to celebrating and keeping the legacy of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie by producing a five-day festival in Okemah to honor his life and his music. The festival this year is scheduled for July 11-15. The celebration is free to enter, but there is a $15 parking fee to help the expenses. People are asked to bring their lawn chairs and blankets, but are asked to leave the ice chests at home since vendors and drinks will be available to everyone . “Arlo Guthrie will be kicking off the music celebration on Wednesday, July 11,” said Jones. “He will be performing a solo acoustic show at the Crystal Theater. As of right now the place is going to be a full house, but there should be a few balcony seats left.” Opening for Arlo will be Gretchen Peters, Grammy Award winner and “Independence Day” singer. “Headliners this year include Arlo Guthrie, Melanie [they were both at the original Woodstock], Judy Collins, Billy Bragg, Jimmy LaFave, and dozens of others,” said Bill McCloud, member of the festival’s Concert Production Committee. The complete list of lineup artists can be viewed on the website and people can also check the daily schedule to see who is performing at which venue. “Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon, Woody’s sister, will also be there this year,” said Jones. “She is 90 years young this year and has written a book in celebration of his life. She will be doing a book signing each day of the festival from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., if her health permits.” There festival will be jampacked with fun things for everyone to enjoy. Not only will there be one concert after another at three separate venues, there will also be a songwriting contest, open mic celebrations, arts and crafts shows, face painting and harmonica lessons as well.

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Woody Guthrie festival celebrates the singer’s life

“I’m from Okemah, and I am a member of the coalition,” said Kay Watson, Okemah Newsleader employee and treasurer of Woody Guthrie Coalition. “I have been to the festival every year, and when I was asked to be on the board, I jumped at the opportunity.” Open mic will be at Lou’s Rocky Road Tavern from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. The Huntington’s Disease Society of America will be taking donations for research at the Mary Jo Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to10:30 a.m. and at the tavern as well. “There will also be a kid’s folk art festival, where there will be someone teaching them how to play the harmonica,” said Vicky Landers, billing clerk for the city of Okemah. “When each child learns a note or two, they will get a free harmonica to take home.” The expected population attending the festival this year is close to 5,000. Okemah is a small town with a population of nearly 3,000 people. This event will double the size of population for the weekend and will bring business for the community. Many people consider this festival as a homecoming, where everyone gathers and visits and listens to the music and enjoys the shows. “The festival brings all kinds of people from all over the country,” said Jones. “We have people coming from Scotland and the Netherlands as well.” The children’s fest will include carriage and wagon rides, face painting and arts and crafts exercises. There will be food venues and concessions throughout the weekend, also tours are available at the museum, which has a replica of Woody’s home. For more information, email [email protected].

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to grow her fan-base. “I’m not familiar with Amelia White, but I know the Iguana always has quality shows,” said Arlow Jumper, Tahlequah senior. The Iguana books a variety of acts, but even if there’s not a show playing, it is a great place to stop. “The atmosphere is always great,” said Jumper. “They make a pretty mean sandwich too.” While other venues may be more associated with concerts and events, the Iguana is more of a hidden gem. “I’ve lived here all my life and for the longest time I didn’t even know they had concerts here,” said Jumper. “When we just walked in one night and they were playing, I realized I had been missing out.” Part of what Jumper refers too is the intimate experience created by the size and uniqueness of the venue. “A lot of times the crowd can be literally seated a few feet from the performer and it allows for a closer and more intimate experience,” said Joe Mack, editor-inchief of The Current. “A lot of people can come out and the crowds are always really responsive.” White’s music fits the genre that the Iguana normally hosts. “Sometimes we’ll have big bands there, but for the most part its rootsy, blues, country-ish,” said Mack. “We try t focus on all original acts.” Though genres may change slightly, the atmosphere of the Iguana is always inviting to people of all ages. “We bridge the gap, its all rooted in acoustic music,” said Mack. “They’re concerts that are for all ages and family friendly.” For more information email Kevin Scrapper at Scrappek@ nsuok.edu.

Amelia White to perform at The Iguana Cafe
KEvIN sCRAPPER
TNE WRITER After falling in love with music as a child in Boston, Amelia White’s journey to share her talent has taken her all over the world. On July 20, White will grace the Iguana café with a two hour-long performance that begins at 7p.m. “One of the things that makes songs translate into goosebumps, I think, is the sheer truth of them,” said White. I was going through a rough personal time of heartbreak, confusion, and weird affairs of the heart when I wrote Lonely Sound. The song in which White refers is off her album Beautiful and Wild, an album that hit number 14 on the Euro/Americana charts in December. “I will often get a song started on the guitar with a melody and some lyrics and then find I can really get free with it if I’m driving,” said White. Her methods appeared to translate into success, but it was at some cost and personal strain. “This tune hurt coming out, and I remember having to keep pulling over at rest stops to write down what was coming,” said White. As White may not have achieved the same success in America, shows like the upcoming event at the Iguana allow her

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Stars shine upon Moonrise Kingdom movie
AsHLEy RogERs
TNE WRITER Set in 1965, Moonrise Kingdom is a stylized coming-of-age film that delivers on its promise to bring the viewer of any age back to the intensity of just-enteringadolescence love. That alone makes this an extraordinary film. In addition, the music and imagery are beautifully orchestrated to delight the senses. The casting, characters and acting are superb. It is rare to have a film that puts together this much talent and taps it to the fullest. Despite the exceptionally strong adult cast, the two main child stars Sam and Suzy, brilliantly portrayed by newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward, not only keep pace but outshine the grown-ups with their unfailing loyalty and unconditional love for each other. The film captures in these two the feeling of being social outcasts to moving from being trapped in isolation into discovering and developing a union with each other. The two manage to be incredibly mature and wise in many aspects but still possess an overwhelming sense of child-like innocence. Also naiveté, most evident when Suzy runs away from home with a suitcase full of books and her kitten but not even a change of clothes. The film, written, directed and produced by Wes Anderson, features Academy Award nominees Edward Norton, as demanding yet dedicated Scout Master Ward. Also Bill Murray as Suzy’s father Walt, a lawyer who seems to find no satisfaction in his career, family or beautiful surroundings. Academy Award winner Frances McDormand plays Murray’s wife Laura, also a lawyer. Tilda Swinton, also an Academy Award winner, known only as “Social Services,” plans to put “the boy”, Sam, in juvenile refuge. She wants him to undergo shock therapy in her role known only as “Social Services.” Rounding out this all-star cast is Bruce Willis as a bachelor, island cop Captain Sharp, who goes head-to-head with “Social Services,” in an effort to find Sam a home. Despite its celebrity cast, the stars of the film are the Boy Scout troop, most who are given inappropriate, derogatory names such as ‘lazy eye’ for a boy with an eyepatch, a sign of how much more relaxed things were in the ‘60s. Also true to the times was how dangerously unsupervised the children were. The scouts cooked breakfast mostly unsupervised and only had one adult present for a large group of boys. Which now days would not go unnoticed and would be frowned upon. “I thought the film was delightfully smart. Edward Norton was adorable and quirky, Bruce Willis was brilliant and the two kids were astounding,” said Maureen Dunbar, founder of Tulsa-based film company HappyZombie Productions. “A perfect blend of great acting, story and heart.” Margo Dunbar said she thought the film was adorable and would recommend it to others. Patti Gulager said she enjoyed the humor and storyline but thought the casting was fabulous. She said she really liked the match-up of talent and roles . “It was one of my favorites this summer,” Gulager said. Wes Anderson spins a simple, sweet story yet the viewer never knows exactly where it is headed. In trademark Anderson fashion, the lines are delivered in an almost deadpan way with all the characters completely oblivious to the irony and ridiculousness of the situation, dialogue and even their lives and themselves. For more information, email [email protected] Moonrise Kingdom Stars: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton Director: Wes Anderson Now playing in theaters Running time: 1 hour, 34 minutes Rated: PG-13(for sexual content and smoking)

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Soccer camps teach skills for children
ELIZABETH gIBsoN
TNEWRITER With the qualifying rounds for the FIFA World Cup under way, there is no doubt soccer players want to put their best foot forward. Soccer camps can help them do so. “With our half-day and full-day camps we work on just about everything,” said Robert Czlonka, Head Soccer Coach. “We start off focusing on individual ball control skills, moving with the ball using every surface of each foot to control the ball “We also progress through defending and attacking skills with lots of shooting goals. We use both activities and games to teach these concepts in an exciting setting.” Whether it is an individual looking for help or a team, there is something for everyone. “We do have mostly individuals signing up, but we have a few small groups attending” said Czlonka. According to an online press release, players will be shown how to improve their foot work as well as give the players an inside look on what it is like to play for the NSU Men’s Soccer Team. Campers will focus on the technical and tactical sides of the game. “We work on receiving and connecting passes, practicing on many different surfaces of our body’s to comfortably receive a pass,” said Czlonka. Campers will receive a RiverHawks Soccer camp package of shorts, a T-shirt and socks. The camp also includes Goalkeeper Academy which is designed to develop the skills for this position. Sports can be use as a way to build self-confidence. According to Build SelfConfidence through Sports, an article written by Courtney Carroll, playing a sport is a great way to build physical and mental strength, which will boost selfconfidence. It can also be a way to focus all of a person’s energy and relieve stress. Sports teach discipline, teamwork and many other skills to help make a person who they want to be. Camps start June 25 and last until June 28. The price per camper for commuters is $225 and for residents is $295. Discounts are available for siblings who attend the camps and groups of six or more. “In addition to our full and half-day camps, we are offering separate boys and girl’s high school and team camps which can have an overnight option,” said Czlonka. Campers will need to bring shin guards, a water bottle and appropriate shoes. While it is not guaranteed campers will be the next David Beckham, it is guaranteed they will get quality instruction by experienced coaches and most importantly a lot of fun. “Soccer is exciting and fun,” said Czlonka.. I hope each camper will leave wanting to play more when they get home.” For more information, email [email protected]. Or contact NSU Men’s Soccer at (918) 444-3997.

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NSU soccer team enters MIAA conference
CHELsEA PERRymAN
TNE WRITER The NSU soccer team with the support of alumni and the athletic department are in the process of improving the Dr. Dan DeLoache field. “The alumni and athletic department has raised enough funds to resurface both our of our game fields as well as the training area,” said Rob Czlonka, Men’s Head Soccer Coach. “These are much needed improvements that will have our teams playing on one of the best natural surfaces in Div II.” Czlonka said in addition to the improvements our facility will get a bit of a facelift with the installation of wind screens featuring the NSU logo and other items that will give players and fans a greater sense of pride. “I have so many things to be excited about it is hard to pick one thing because they are all positive,” said Czlonka. “We will have the feel of a new field when we play at home and that is one thing I am most excited about.” Czlonka said this next year they are in a new conference, the MIAA, which will give them a post season playoff opportunity. “We will also be adding 13 new team members to our team which will add strength and depth.” said Czlonka. Czlonka said the men’s team is very excited about all the changes and it will give the guys a new sense of pride and feeling of support from the alumni and athletic administration. “I think our fans will love the changes to the facility, making it a more enjoyable game day experience.” said Czlonka. Enjoyable game day experiences helps fans get excited about attending soccer games. “I am most excited about moving to a new conference and having the chance to play new schools that I personally haven’t had a chance to play against before in my three years here,” said Jordan Ladbrooke, Ellesmere Port, England senior. “This year will also be the first time we have had the opportunity to compete for a conference title.” Moving to a new conference is creating new opportunities for the team. “We have a strong core of returning players,” said Ladbrooke. “All of whom are able to compete at the highest level.” Ladbrooke said combined with the new players joining our team who all bring something extra to the table, will definitely help them reachtheir primary goal of reaching the NCAA tournament this year. “Being named a captain was a very proud moment for me and being the leader of this team is something I take very seriously,” said Ladbrooke. Ladbrooke said he hopes to set a good example for other players to follow on the field or in the classroom, and hopefully be the first NSU soccer player to lift the national championship. “I know not only myself but everyone part of men’s and women’s team are excited about the soccer facilities that are being re-done,” said Bo White, Durant senior. Improvements to current facilities creates a positive atmosphere and attitude for the team. “We will be getting new gear which will help us be able to represent NSU with a bit more style and everybody likes to look good so that’s exciting as well,” said White. White said overall everything is improving and it’s all exciting and always fun to have change. “Change brings out more positivity in everyone and makes everyone prouder to be part of a program that is going in the right direction,” said White. According to www.goriverhawksgo.com, Full-Day Camp runs July 30-Aug. 2 for boys and girls ages 8-13. The Full Day Camp is designed to train players at any level of soccer through technical and tactical sessions, using coaching demonstrations and full-sided games daily. Half-Day Youth Camps will run July 30Aug. 2 for boys and girls ages 5-8. Designed for younger children, this camp features fundamentals, individual instruction and smallsided competition to teach tactics of the game. For more information, email [email protected].

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