Oklahoma City Community College Student Newspaper
To the editor:
As a former journalist, I’m always pleased to see the Pioneer’s young reporters exploring the pros and cons of various issues relevant to OCCC students.
However, I cannot abide the final product reeking of lazy journalism.
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An album that will have you dancing and thinking at the same time is Broken Bells’ self-titled debut. It’s catchy hooks and thought-provoking lyrics can liven up any party.
Broken Bells is the duo of hit-making producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and Shins front man James Burton.
Danger Mouse had recently been half of the band Gnarls Barkley while Mercer had received much acclaim for his band The Shins.
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The favorite 1971 Stanley Kubrick film, “A Clockwork Orange” still teaches ideas of social and political life which continue to be relevant in modern society.
This film was originally a novel by Anthony Burgess, and was made into a screen play by Kubrick, who at the time was working on the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and became inspired to create another science fiction classic.
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In a unanimous vote Aug. 16, the OCCC Board of Regents approved the design plans for the construction of the new John Massey Center.
This included an estimated budget of between $2.1 and $2.3 million to construct a building of about 18,000 square feet.
President Paul Sechrist said the budget for building the new center was directly correlated to the final sale price of the original building, located near the intersection of SW 119 Street and Portland Avenue.
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A controversial part-time biology professor will not return to OCCC this fall semester.
Michael Talkington has announced his decision not to continue teaching biology at the college, Media Relations Coordinator Cordell Jordan said.
Talkington had been an adjunct professor at the college for 17 years.
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More than 2,000 students have been invited to attend Opening Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday on campus, said Katie Treadwell, Service Learning and Student Life programs coordinator.
Opening Day is an event held twice a year on the Saturday before the beginning of fall and spring semesters, Treadwell said.
During Opening Day, she said, students will be able to participate in activities such as scavenger hunts and prize drawings, and receive campus tours from faculty and staff members, including OCCC President Paul Sechrist.
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Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson deliver comedy, action and adventure in the sure-to-be-a-hit movie, “The Other Guys.”
“The Other Guys” was released into theaters Aug. 6.
Terry Hoitz (Wahlberg) is a good cop with a flawed reputation, now confined to a desk due to a faux pas a few years back.
He has been trying to get his reputation back on track, but has been partnered up with Allen Gamble (Ferrell) who is making Hoitz life and his career worse.
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A Chickasha man with an outstanding arrest warrant was recently detained in the Keith Leftwich Memorial Library for allegedly viewing child pornography on the computers, according to a report filed by Safety and Security Officer Tim Densmore.
Densmore reported that he and Officer Tanya Vroenen made contact with the individual and directed him to the south side of the lobby, where he identified himself as David Ray Stingley, 34.
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From popcorn flicks to video games, summer is the season of big hits — and the music scene is no different.
As thermometers continue to skyrocket, the radio waves keep sizzling with hit after hit. Here’s a list of the top 10 songs summer 2010 has to offer — so far.
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Two car washes held by the Black Student Association last month were “very successful,” said Centerria Wright, club president.
Wright said the BSA hosted car washes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 23 and 30 at the AutoZone located at 2732 SW 29 St. in Oklahoma City.
Club members washed cars for free, she said, but donations were accepted.
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