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Faculty asked what they want in new leader

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Faculty members expressed their sense of the success the college has had with choosing a leader from its own ranks, someone who shares their vision for the college. These thoughts were voiced in a Faculty Association meeting with two OCCC regents on campus Jan. 27.

Regents Jim White and Christie Burgin hosted a question-and-answer session during the meeting but also asked the faculty what characteristics they would like to see in a new president.

Both President Paul Sechrist and his predecessor, Robert P. Todd, were chosen during an internal search. Sechrist plans to step down July 1.

OCCC’s alliance with tech center equals more degrees

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Respiratory Care Therapist. Prosthetics Technician. Network Technology. Manufacturing Technology. Diesel Technology. Aviation Maintenance Technology.

These are a sample of degrees offered through Oklahoma’s Cooperative Alliance program — which gives students a chance to pursue certain tech degrees that colleges such as OCCC do not directly offer but will give credit for.

The Cooperative Alliance program was created by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, so students “can earn college credit toward an Associate in Applied Science degree by successfully completing courses at both technology centers and colleges in Oklahoma,” according to the OSRHE website.

Campus coffee shop the real beans

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Coffee shops are places where people go with their MacBooks and cute journals with the intention to get things done and maybe shyly meet someone.

In reality, everybody sits separately, silently refreshing their $2,000 Facebook machine.

This sad fact has put me off coffee shops the last year or so.

Pork roll makes most delectable sandwiches

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Sandwiches never get old.

Many folks are more than content to gobble the same ’loney ‘n’ cheese or turk ‘n’ mustard sandwich for lunch every day.

Sandwiches are a comforting constant in the lives of Americans. Because of that, people are hesitant to experiment with their meat.

In Oklahoma, ham and turkey dominate the sandwich market with a soggy bland fist. And none of the locals seem to be throwing a fit about it.

Indeed app makes job searching easy

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Whether you are a new graduate looking for that first job, or an old pro, everyone eventually discovers that job hunting is sometimes difficult and confusing.The Indeed.com app makes it easier.

There are lots of places on the web to look for jobs from Craigslist to job boards for specific fields. Indeed.com puts the power of all these other sites in one place.

With the Indeed app, that place is on your phone, making it easy to look for the perfect job with just a few spare minutes.

Whiplash’ hits on every nerve

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Last October I missed my chance to see “Whiplash” in theaters. But lo and behold, the film was nominated for the 2015 Best Picture Oscar meaning it would return to select theaters this month. And, of course, I saw the film the day it was re-released.

Andrew Neiman (Miles Tellar) is a talented 19-year-old jazz drummer aspiring to become as great as Buddy Rich. A first-year student of the best music conservatory in the country, Neiman is determined to impress the school’s most formidable band conductor, Terence Fletcher (J.K Simmons).

Nieman is eventually hand-picked by Fletcher to join his band’s core group of musicians as an alternate.

Blazin’ challenge not for the weak

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

I find myself to be a man with a taste for spicy foods — at least more so than the average person. That always seems to be disproven when I am out with friends however, because when we all challenge ourselves to spicy foods, I am the first to bow out.

This all started when I visited the popular restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings with my friend Andrew in 2013, and he dared me to try their Blazin’ Wings, the hottest on the menu.

My initial thought was that I would conquer it easily. Andrew encouraged me that we would need pitchers upon pitchers of water to complete the task.

Midwest City Animal Welfare offering no-cost adoptions

February 6, 2015June 16, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

To the Editor:

Each year, hundreds of thousands of animals end up in shelters nationwide. In Oklahoma, thousands are sheltered for a variety of reasons: some are abandoned; some are lost and some are given up by owners who no longer feel they are able to care for the pet.

When these animals aren’t taken in by another loving home, they are almost always put to death.

College to host volunteer fair

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Volunteering one hour typically equals around $22 of labor. Add up all of the hours OCCC students, faculty, and staff volunteer each year, and the sum of money is huge, said Student Life Director Erin Logan.

OCCC partners with over 130 volunteer organizations. They are invited to campus to talk with students and sign up volunteers once each semester.

The Volunteer Fair will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 in the General Dining Area.

Event allows students to meet with legislators

February 6, 2015June 17, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

Students will have the opportunity to talk with their legislators at Higher Education Day at 9 a.m. on Feb. 10 at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

OCCC will be attending the event and Erin Logan, student life director, said students should get involved.

Legislators will be available for students from 9 a.m. until around 1 p.m. Then, at 2 p.m., a group session will start in the meeting room.