NSU prepares for fall carnival

By Rebecca Cole

      October is here with fall in the air and pumpkins are everywhere in sight. This fall NSU is putting on a Halloween Carnival and it is expected to have a huge turnout.

     The Carnival is Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is for NSU students and the community. No person is too young or too old to attend. Games are free to play. Candy will be given as prizes. It is being held outdoors between the UC and Webb building. If it happens to rain, it will be moved indoors but the indoor location is undecided at this time. They will instruct visitors to the correct place if by chance the weather goes bad. Parking will be sectioned off and is also free.

        Feel free to put on a costume and join the event. 

     “I am responsible for any volunteer related activities and this year the carnival will be fun. I already have people working on decorations and costumes,” said Allyson Hall, Broken Arrow senior, and secretary of Volunteers Service. 

   Any questions can be answered by Student Affairs at 918-444-2120 or emailing hallae@nsuok.edu.

NSU RiverHawks Battalion to compete in Ranger Challenge

By Blake Harris

     NSU ROTC members plan to compete against multiple universities Saturday, Oct. 9 at the annual ranger challenge event. The event is at nearby Camp Gruber.

     Chris Copeland, Tahlequah sophomore, is the leader of the NSU ranger challenge team. The different challenges in this event include an army physical fitness test and the assembling and disassembling of the M16 assault rifle. They will also go on a six-mile march with a 35-pound ruck on their backs, along with their standard uniforms. The goal of this event is to compete with other surrounding universities to see who is the best.

      The RiverHawk Battalion has been practicing daily for this upcoming challenge. They run three to six miles at 5 a.m. every weekday. This particular ranger challenge is a team effort and everyone is involved.

     “I love being a part of the team, being a leader is just a bonus, because without the team there would be no leader,” said Copeland.

     This year’s NSU ranger challenge team will consist of freshman, sophomores and juniors. This will be the last ranger challenge this semester.

RiverHawks softball works during preseason

       By April Roye

 

       The NSU RiverHawk Softball team makes its start into their fall games and scrimmages.

       The players began their season with road games against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College at Grove.  The day consisted of a double header between the two teams.   

       “Though we ended with losses, I feel like we came out with a lot of good things with these games,” said Pitcher Cayce Coleman, Red Oak sophomore.

       The RiverHawks played a home scrimmage Sunday Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.

       “The team is looking to have a promising year,” said Coleman.

       Three seniors lead this year’s team. Their experience should help with the team’s success.

RiverHawks look to improve

By Justin Gordon

       Although the RiverHawks started out the season with a win, they have suffered two crucial losses. They looked to bounce back and get to .500 on the season as they traveled to Durant to face Southeastern Oklahoma Saturday, Sept. 25.

  “As long as we can move the ball on offense and shorten the number of turnovers, I feel that we have a good shot at beating Southeastern this Saturday,” said Brad Cornelsen, offensive coordinator.

  Last year’s meeting between the teams ended up with a tough loss 45-35. The game was a high scoring affair. 

  “The season is still young, and I believe that as long as we play as a team and do not give up we can turn this losing record around,” said Jesse BlackFox, Kansas freshman.

Illinois River Arts & Crafts Festival starts in Nov.

By Becca Cole      

      Illinois River Arts & Crafts Festival is Nov. 12-14, at NSU Herb Rozell Ballroom.

      Booth spaces are 10 x 10 ft. and cost $75. Two tables and chairs will be supplied for set-up, but any more space used for displays will be the artist’s responsibility. All ages of people are able to apply with an application. The festival has all types of art from modern to traditional. Applications are due Oct. 29, 2010.

      Set-up time will be Thursday night and Friday morning for the booth displays. Hours of the show are Friday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

      “The festival will have free admission, free parking, everyone is invited, there will be lots of handcrafted art, good jumpstart on holiday shopping, and we are expecting a great turnout,” said Debbie Bond, NSU employee, director of Illinois River Arts & Crafts Festival.

      Any other information regarding this event can be answered by contacting Bond at 918-444-2530.

REC preps for the holidays

By Saxon Campbell

      With the holidays right around the corner, The RiverHawk Engagement Committee is ready to get everyone in the spirit. REC has come up with the idea to start playing music from the Seminary Hall clock tower.

       “I think it will be great and it will give me an excuse to dance while I walk around campus,” said Sonya Norman, Oklahoma City freshman.

       The clock tower will play various Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas themed songs. All songs will be instrumental. The clock tower will play music every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:50 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:20 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

NSU softball team in the mix for the up coming season

By Chelsea Sullivan

      The NSU Softball team is beginning this season with a fresh start. After a record of 18-34 last season, the women are preparing early for a better year. The team started workouts and conditioning in this early off season.  They also practice five days a week and lifting weights four days a week.

      “We have a great group of ladies this season and I think we will make it pretty far,” said Jessica Eggleston, Beggs sophomore. 

      Eggleston plays second base for the RiverHawks and also hopes to make the starting lineup.

      The RiverHawks have scrimmaged NEO and Connors State College at the NSU Softball Complex. They also have a scrimmage with Bacone College in the near future. The softball team’s first official game is in February 2011.