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OCCC to host triathlon

June 8, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

{jcomments on}Demerye Paulin
Staff Writer

Recreation and Fitness Program will host the OCCC SuperSprint Triathlon, Saturday, June 12, at the college beginning at 7 a.m.

This one-day event will consist of a 500-meter swim, 14-mile bike, and 5 kilometer run.

The 500-meter swim will take place in the Aquatic Center, the 14-mile bike run will be a complete 4-mile loop around the entire campus, and the 5-kilometer run will begin in faculty circle equaling two loops around campus.

Hensley said he was confident that each participant would benefit in the weekend event.

Cultural Art Series tickects available

June 7, 2010 Pioneer Editor 0

{jcomments off} Advance tickets for the 2010-2011 Cultural Arts Series are on sale at a discount. Season tickets are 50 percent off until July 14. Six-ticket packages are on sale

Midlife Career Change?

June 7, 2010 Pioneer Editor 0

{jcomments off} The Boomer Institute is designed to help the 50 plus-year-old generation become more aware about personal strengths and goals. Successful Interviewing Techniques is scheduled at 5:30 to 8:30

F.A.C.E. Center opens

June 7, 2010 Pioneer Editor 0

{jcomments off}The Family and Community Education Center has begun to receive its first participants. The center will offer free GED-assistance courses. Summer Kids Camp is also held there. For more

‘Prince of Persia’ delivers great quality acting and production

June 4, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

A game beloved by millions, “Prince of Persia,” has made the leap to the big screen.

The film, which runs 116 minutes and is rated PG-13, all but explodes off the screen with stunning visual effects by Industrial Light and Magic, the effects company behind both Star Wars trilogies. From the gorgeously choreoraphed combat scenes, to the huge variety of costumes and settings, the film is a visual feast.

Also supporting the movie are high quality performances by all the actors. Jake Gyllenhaal portrays Dastan with warmth and depth, a rogue who is by turns serious and witty.

The difficult role of Tamina is carried off with resounding success by Gemma Arterton, who manages to showcase Tamina’s gift for subterfuge and acting, while staying true to the character’s core personality.

Annual Kids Camps focuses on keeping learning process fun

June 4, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

{jcomments on}Children in first through eighth grades are expected to learn sports, and get fitter and smarter this summer by participating in OCCC’s Summer Kids Camps.

OCCC is offering an affordable series of camps for children June 7 through July 30.

The college is offering a Sports, Fit Kids, and Recreational camp, directed by Eric Watson, Recreation and Fitness Specialist.

“We will see about 25 to 30 kids a week,” Watson said.

Greater Grads interns ready to meet with ‘movers and shakers’

June 4, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

College students from all over the state, including 22 from OCCC, will rub elbows with the elite members of Oklahoma business and society as part of a summer internship with Greater Grads, said Debra Vaughn, Career and Employment Services director.

The interns will attend luncheons all over the city including places such as the Skirvin Hotel, Ford Center and the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Utter disappointment found in ‘Sex’

June 4, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Glamour returned to the big screen when “Sex and the City 2” hit theaters last Friday.

“SATC” fans will appreciate the fashion but the rest of the world will want two and a half hours of their life back. The film is over indulgent, cheesy, and completely unrealistic.

Sarah Jessica Parker and the rest of the “SATC” gang are dressed to the nines in this visually-appealing film.

The story picks up where the first movie left off. Two years have passed since Carrie and Big finally made it down the aisle.

Carrie finds herself doing what she does best — writing about her experiences in love and her idea of marital bliss.

The honeymoon period is over and the couple find themselves dealing with everyday married life.

Counselor’s Corner

June 4, 2010June 18, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

As we begin another summer term, it’s hard to believe that 2010 is nearly halfway over. It seems like just last week, we were canceling classes due to ice. Now we’re staking out places to keep cool. If you’ve never taken summer classes before, know that they move quickly. There is hardly time in the day to look up or take a breather. Assignments and tests and projects whiz by at double time. Your best defense, then, is to have a good offense. Get off to a good start and just keep your momentum going.

Biblical intrusion at graduation

June 4, 2010June 18, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Last month, OCCC trampled all over students’ First Amendment rights to freedom of speech during the most recent graduation ceremony.

At invocation, a prayer invoking God’s presence was given to the eager graduates and audience by OCCC Regent Member Teresa Moisant.

The First Amendment refers to the separation of church and state. Since OCCC is a state institution, religion should have been separated from the commencement.