PANHANDLE STATE ....................................Wednesday, 10/9/2019

GOODWELL, OKLAHOMA................................................................................................Volume 100 Issue 05

COLLEGIAN CREW

EditorCody Godfrey

Staff WritersAnnette GandaraKaley ConnerMegan GodfreyWill Thiele

PhotographersLauren LagowRylee HigginsSam OrtizTaylor Jacobsen

TABLE OF CONTENTSRodeo...................................Pg2Bite Strength.......................Pg3Word Search.......................Pg4Apple Tech..........................Pg 5Check In..............................Pg6Check In..............................Pg7Politics.................................Pg8Literature Column.............Pg9Ads.......................................Pg10Poetry...................................Pg11

THE COLLEGIAN

Layout DesignKaylee Morgan

AdvisorNatasha Eidson

Page 2 Student Life October 9, 2019

Aggies Clean House at DurantWill Thiele

This past weekend the OPSU rodeo team made the seven-hour trek to Durant, Oklahoma, USA and success came the rest of the way to meet them! Both men’s and women’s teams took home first place. OPSU’s Sam Goings was played a large part of this success for the men’s team winning the all-around. To get the gold, Goings made it back both the steerwrestling, and the team roping. While he had a no-time in the steer wrestling, Goings partnered up with Zane Thompson of Northwestern Oklahoma State University to take first in the team-roping, wrapping up the All-Around. Talking to Goings, Monday night at the weekly jackpot the team holds, Goings said that he was literally the last person in the region to have a team roping partner, and that Zane’s partner had dropped out only last minute to open up a spot for Goings to have a partner. Couldn’t have worked better for him! For the second weekend in a row, Cooper Thatcher took the title in the Saddle Bronc Riding. This Ozzie fresh-man from New South Wales, Australia is making quite the statement, and sure enough came to ride. Other saddle bronc riders that did well included Trenton Burd (4th place) and Mathew Swaim (tied for 5th/6th place). In the bareback riding, Jade Taton took home his second win for the fall season at Durant taking 4th in the long round, and coming back in the short with a ride of 75 points to seal up the average. In the steer wrestling, Quint Bell, OPSU sophomore, came to bulldog and did it pretty dominantly winning the long round with a 4.4 second run, and the short-round with a 4.5 to take home the gold. Ira Dickinson split 7/8th in the first with a 5.3. (The best part of this run was that it was set up to be a wreck, but old Ira, being the hand that he is, played cool, and recovered to make something out of nothing.) Dickinson came back in short round with a timeof 7.4 seconds to place 5th in the average. Two big contributors for the ladie’s team success was Panhandle’s legendary sophomore, Beau Peterson, as well as her traveling partner Sierra Smith, who were both able to place in two of their events. Peterson won the breakaway roping with a time of 6.0 on two head total, placing third in the long-round (2.8 seconds), and first in the short (3.2 seconds). Sierra Smith also had a great weekend in the breakaway placing 2nd be-hind Peterson in the average. Smith stayed consistent in both rounds placing second in each with times of 2.6 seconds (long-round), and 3.6 seconds (short round). The two ladies travel together and are as Beau said it “the dream team”. Bridget Merrigan went 7th in the long-round with a 3.4 second run to come back in the short-go. Merrigan placed sixth in the average, also helping to gain a few points. In the goat tying, Linzie Van Horn made it back from the long-round with a time of 9.2 seconds, to tie one in 10.2 seconds to place 9th in the average for the weekend. Sierra Smith was right behind Van Horn, in the average placing 10th with an average time of 11.8 seconds on two head. In the barrel racing, Peterson showed up again to place first in the long-round with a time of 16.12 seconds to make it back to the short. Unfortunately, in the short-round, she hit a barrel to add a little time, but still came away sixth in the average to get a few more points for the weekend with an average of 37.42 seconds on 2 runs. A few other checks were drawn over the weekend in Durant, down at the Choctaw Casino, but we don’t have the time or the paper to go into details over those events! This next weekend will take the team to Stillwater, Oklahoma to compete in their third rodeo for the season. The rodeo will be hosted by Oklahoma State Universityand The Collegian wishes the team the best of luck!

Page 3October 9, 2019 Animal Column

Megan Godfrey

As humans, we like to think of ourselves as the most superior beings on the planet. In some instances, we are. However, when it comes to bite force, human strength pales in comparison to that of animals. Humans average at a bite force of a measly 162 PSI (pounds per square inch). Salt water crocodiles top the list of the strongest recorded bite. They claim the title with an astounding 3,700 PSI. This is nearly 23 times the force of a human bite! This number was recorded from a 17ft croc. To put things in perspective, think of it like this: if you can bench press a pickup truck, you could escape their jaws. The strongest estimated bite force was calculated based on the size of a 21ft great white shark. Using the measurements of the large beast, scientists figured its bite force would be about 4,000 PSI. Great white sharks typically only fall between 11- 15ft, however, so they pack less punch than a crocodile bite.

Next in the recorded strength is the hippo. These animals came in at 1,800 PSI. This number was recorded only from females, though. Male hippos proved to be too aggressive to test. Jaguars fell just short of the strength of the hippos, reaching a bite force of 1,500 PSI. These cats have the strongest bite force of any of their wild feline relatives. Tigers, though possessing the largest canines of all cat species, fall below jaguars at 1,050 PSI. These striped hunters rank almost twice as high in bite force in comparison to their distant relatives, the kings of the jungle. Bringing up the rear are lions. They have a bite force strength of only 650 PSI, which isn’t much stronger than that of an English mastiff (550 PSI). Scientists hypothesize that this is due to hunting habits. Lions hunt in groups, so individual jaw strength may not be as necessary for these big cats.

Bite Strength

Page 4 October 9, 2019Entertainment

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Page 5October 9, 2019 Tech

iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro: The Newest Apple TechKaley Conner

Last month, Apple released three new iPhones: the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. If you’ve considered buying one of these new phones but don’t know what all they have to offer, you’ve come to the right place! I will lay out all the important details of each phone, excluding the 11 Pro Max due to its similarity to the Pro. First, let’s discuss physical appearance. The front and back of the iPhone 11 are made of glass, and it comes in six different colors: purple, yellow, green, black, white, and red. The edges are trimmed in aluminum. This phone features an all-new double camera, which physically distinguishes it from all previous iPhone models. The iPhone 11 Pro is also made of glass on both the front and back, but this one comes with a twist; the back cover of this phone has a textured matte finish, which is different than any other iPhone before it. It is also made with stainless steel instead of aluminum, which might make this phone more durable. It comes in only four shades: midnight green, silver, space gray, and gold. While the 11 introduced a second camera, the 11 Pro went a step further and introduced a third. In my opinion, this looks a bit ridiculous and cluttered, but it adds more features and better quality for photography. If the slightly enhanced performance outweighs physical appearance to you, this may not be an issue. It’s all personal preference. In terms of camera quality, the iPhone 11 offers wide mode and ultra-wide mode, allowing you to zoom out and capture larger areas. It also shoots 4k video. The iPhone 11 Pro includes the same camera features as the 11, and it also includes a telephoto lens for professional-level photos and higher quality zoomed photos. The battery life of these two phones is very similar, lasting for up to 17 hours of video streaming on the iPhone 11 and 18 hours on the iPhone 11 Pro. This is nearly four more hours of battery life than the iPhone Xs. The Pro does come with a fast-charge adapter, which is handy. The displays on each of these phones are gorgeous, but of course, the Pro offers higher-quality visuals. The iPhone 11 comes equipped with a 6.1” liquid retina LCD display. If you’re anything like me, that technical jargon might not mean much of anything to you. Basically, this phone offers a bright dis-play and true-to-life color. The 5.8” super retina OLED display on the iPhone 11 Pro is the highest-qual-ity and sharpest display Apple has ever made. This advanced display is easy to see in sunlight, more detailed, and with true blacks and vivid colors, it stands as one of the most realistic phone displays on the market. Both phones are water resistant; the iPhone 11 is able to withstand up to two meters of water for up to 30 minutes, while the 11 Pro doubles its resistance depth to four meters for up to 30 minutes. Both the iPhone 11 and the 11 Pro give you three different options for storage capacity. The 11 offers up to 256GB of storage, while the 11 Pro offers up to a whopping 512GB. Now, let’s discuss price. The iPhone 11 starts at $699 for the lowest available storage option (64GB). If you ask me, that’s a pretty great price for one of the newest phones on the market. The 64GB iPhone 11 Pro starts at a steeper price of $999. If you ask me, the 11 is a better option; it offers a lot of bang for your buck, and although it isn’t as “high-tech” as the 11 Pro, it offers similar features at an un-beatable price. Don’t just take my word for it; do your research, explore your options, and maybe even stop by a tech store to compare these phones in person. However, if you do decide to pick up one of the latest releases from Apple, make sure you trade in your old smartphone to receive credit toward your purchase!

October 9, 2019Page 6 Student Life

The Check InStudent Affairs

Academic Resource Center College of Business and Technology

• Spring housing applications are up.• Housing has begun working on the

13 nights of halloween.• Homecoming is underway as well.

Check out the Campus Events page for info on what’s happening when.

• The Peer Achievement Coaches (PAC) are sponsoring a spoons tourna-ment on October 27th, November 3rd, November 10th, and November 17th with the winner receiving a t-shirt plus $50, and the top two winners of each night will earn a place in the final on December 1st where they have a chance to win $250. To sign-up, stop by the ARC office or email Rene Ramon at rene.ramon@opsu.edu.

• ARC will also be doing a food drive challenge that will be held during the season of giving this year. The club that donates the most gets a steak dinner at OPSU President Faltyn’s Home. More information will be forthcoming.

• The accounting department is host-ing an accounting lab Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 for anyone who needs help with accounting classes.

• Phi Beta Lambda is getting volun-teers for Dorm of Doom which will be taking place towards Halloween, so be on the lookout for more information. Phi Beta Lambda is also getting ready for State Fall Leadership Conference, and in November, they will be participating in Purp Out.

Page 7October 9, 2019 Student Life

College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing College of Arts and Education• OAEA (Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Asso-

ciation) Club members, accompanied by Dr. Cheng-Hsien Wu, recently attended the OAEA State Meet-ing representing OPSU.

• Mr. Carl B. Sell, Assistant Professor of En-glish, has two upcoming publications,that will be published in upcoming volumes of The Apollonian and Arthurian Literature, respectively. Mr. Sell is also working on creating a Facebook page and a webpage for the OPSU English program. Mr. Sell would also like to plug his Arthurian Literature course coming in the Spring 2020 semester, wherein students will get to experience the legends of King Arthur through interesting and impactful readings.

• Dr. Brad L. Duren, Professor of History and the Dean of the College of Arts and Education, recently did a presentation for Career Focus, spon-sored by Main Street Guymon, in which he discussed examples from US Presidential History of leadership in the midst of crisis.

• OPSU Vocal Music hosted the 3rd Annual Grasslands Choral Festival, with record numbers. Over 130 women, and 90 men gathered in Hughes Strong on Oct 3rd to learn music for men’s and wom-en’s ensembles.

• The OPSU Chamber Singers performed for visitors, and over 15 scholarships were offered, before the groups converged into Centennial Theatre for performance of the literature they rehearsed that day.

• The OPSU Choirs, in conjunction with high school students collectively known as the Panhandle Chorale, will be traveling to NYC to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall? The choirs have been prac-ticing in preparation for this great honor, and fund-raising opportunities are forthcoming, so stay tuned and support their efforts!

• The OPSU Art Department is working on a new student/alumni newsletter. Plans are also al-ready underway for the OPSU Art Auction in the Spring. In addition, Mr. Brent Shoulders is serving as “artistic liaison” for the replacement of the Sower statue in the university commons. A new sculpture will be in place in late Spring, with a formal dedica-tion to be held around that time.

• The College is welcoming Sydney Wilkinson, Instructor of Animal Science; Dr. Abbas Aboohamidi, Assistant Professor of Agribusiness; Dr. Jared Bates, Assistant Professor of Animal Science; Dr. David Fer-rell, Assistant Professor of Biology; Firas Ghazouani, Visiting Instructor of Mathematics; Laura Franks, Instructor of Mathematics; Caitlin Starlin, Instructor of Nursing; and Jaimee McGuire, Assistant Professor of RN to BSN Program. Shawna Tucker, Dean of the Col-lege of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing, said of the new hires, “I’m very pleased with their contributions to the college.”

• Poinsettias are being grown in the green house to raise money for Alpha Zeta and the Science Club. The Poinsettias will be available closer to Thanksgiving, so be sure and be on the lookout!

• The Livestock Judging Team has started up its season. Anyone interested in joining should speak with Sydney Wilkinson.

• The OPSU Farm is having renovations done to the Sheep Barn and the Noble Beef Barn, as well as having the fence painted.

• The COASN will be offering more 2nd 8 weeks classes to enhance student learning. Some of the cours-es offered include mathematics, natural hazards, and Ag. Mech. All of which will be online.

• The Nursing department is currently working on getting its ACEN accreditation and has started an online partnership with CAP.ED to offer more courses to students. The RN to BSN Program currently boasts the largest number of majors.

The Check Incont.

Page 8 October 9, 2019Politics

Annette Gandara

Import of products from five countries was halted on Monday by US Cus-toms and Border Protection (CBP) due to suspicion of forced labor abroad. CBP released withhold release orders (WROs), which prevent goods that might have been made with forced labor from entering the US. These products include rough diamonds, gold and disposable rubber gloves, and come from an assortment of countries, including China, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Brazil. CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan commented: "CBP's issuing of these five withhold release orders shows that if we suspect a product is made using forced labor, we'll take that product off U.S. shelves." CBP executive assistant commissioner of trade, Brenda Smith, said enforcing forced labor rules is one of the most "challenging trade enforcement issues" and "Forced labor can be difficult to detect because although it is outlawed and not condoned in many parts of the world, it still occurs in the shadows and goes undetected." The US issued a ban on goods made with forced labor in 1930, however, enforcement wasn’t given until Congress changed the law in 2016. According to Smith, there has been quite a bit of news reporting on forced labor in the Xinjiang, China region, however, the challenge stands in linking general reports to specific imports coming into the US.

US halts import of goods suspected to have been made with forced labor

Literature Column Page 9October 9, 2019

Andrew Miller, though much less well-known than Hilary Mantel, whom he is frequently compared to, is a very stylish, almost painterly writer, and he has a gift for historical recon-struction (describing the past without making it seem like wax museum). In his first books like “Ingenious Pain” and “Pure”, he engulfs so deeply into the past that you will want to stay there forever. In his newest novel, “Now We Shall Be Entirely Free,” set in the ear-ly 19th century, when John Lacroix, a British Army officer and veteran of the Peninsular War between En-gland and France, is deposited and half-dead in his estate in Somerset. IT begins like any other of hi nov-els, historic, but quickly turns into a psychological mystery. After LaCroix awakes a nd recovers, he seems to be half-dead and broken in spirit, suffer-ing from what we call PTSD. Instead of rejoining is regiment, he decides to go to the Scottish islands, where he has never been.

While You’re Waiting for the Next Hilary Mantel, Try Andrew MillerAnnette Gandara

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Page 11October 9, 2019 Entertainment

Poetry CommentaryWill Thiele

Autumn Leaves Changing ColorsBy: Seema Chowdhury

As summer ends and autumn comesDays get shorter, misty and coldAnd in this spectacular season

Nature's beauty graciously unfoldTrees get ready to slow down

And in autumn take some restAnd show amazing colors of love

That are all at their bestGreen fades away quickly

And yellow and orange appearTo show off their vibrant hues

And warmup their surrounding dearSunlight and cool nights of autumn

Help leaves to turn orangish redAnd combine all things smoothly

To add magic in season's lovely bedAnd all this shedding and replacementOf leaves continue throughout the yearAnd trees only shed leaves in autumn

To prepare for another winter dearThis is God's spectacular display

Of beautiful colors of the fallDuring which many changes occur

Including yellow, orange and red of all.

The thing with art and poetry is that it’s subjec-tive, and I think that is the true beauty of it,because it can come to mean so many things to so many different people based on experience,and perspective. I did not write this so that I can sit you down and tell you what the poem isdefinitely saying, that’s not my job. This commen-tary is just an insight from the world in whichI come. I liked this poem a whole lot, and picked it because of its relevance going into the fallseason. The thing I love most about fall is without a doubt the color of the leaves. During thesummer, all the leaves are green for the most part and there is a certain conformity to it all,almost as if they are afraid to be recognized or stand out among the rest. But when fall comes to pass, they all suddenly feel as though they can be themselves and they change into thesebeautiful colors and hues like it tells us in Stanza 3 and Stanza 4. Rather than one big sheet ofgreen in a forest we see a sudden diversity of colors that we had forgotten existed, and somecolors that we can’t even put names to they are so untamable. In Stanza 5, Line two, the closestthe poet could come to explaining, it was an orangish red, words cannot even justify thebrilliance of the yellow orange and red we know, underneath these three labels is a whole worldof color. In Stanza 4, it talks about how this is “God’s spectacular display of beautiful colors offall”. I was thinking about it the other day how gen-erous He really is in nature. I mean if youthink about it, one type of grass would have ade-quately covered the earth, but instead in Hisgenerosity, he gives all of these different species of plants, and animals, and the diversity isalmost overwhelming. In the same way, although people are all classified as homo sapien, inthat little category, we have so much diversity and each individual on the planet has somethingdifferent to offer than his fellow man. Like the trees, when we decide to be ourselves and showour true colors, instead of conforming to the rest of the world in the green, then we become reallysomething to behold.

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Campus Events

10/9• Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislator 5:30PM SAB 202• Homecoming: Dodgeball 7PM Noble Center

10/10• Rodeo @ OSU Stillwater, OK• Game Night 6PM Library• Pep Rally/Bonfire 7:30PM Anchor D Stadium

10/11• Final Day of Book Turn-in (1st 8 weeks)• Last Day of Class (1st 8 weeks)• Hall of Fame Ceremony 6PM Ballroom• Women’s Volleyball @ Mid-America Christian 7PM Oklahoma City

10/12• Men & Women’s Cross Country @ Fort Hays State University KS• Alumni Homecoming Registration 9AM Ballroom• Honored Family Reception 10AM Baggerly Banquet Hall• Homecoming Parade 10:30AM Anchor D Arena• Women’s Volleyball @ Science & Arts 1PM Chickasha, OK• Football vs Texas Wesleyan HOMECOMING 2PM Anchor D Arena• Women and Men’s Soccer @ SW Christian University Bethany, OK

10/15• HALO Meeting 12PM HMH 139• Final Grades Due (1st 8 weeks)• Women’s Volleyball @ University of the SW 6PM Hobbs, NM• Fall Band/Choir Concert 7PM Centennial Theater