Homecoming week provides more than football

By Heather Howell

        The Las Vegas casino is coming to Tahlequah campus. With the arrival of Homecoming comes more than just football and royalty. 

        This year the Northeastern Activities Board presents Vegas Night Casino-Candidate Karaoke Contest. The contest will be in the University Center Rozell ballroom today, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.  featuring games, music and prizes. 

         “There will be a poker tournament and other different games along with free food and door prizes,” said Heather Adney, coordinator of campus and activities. 

        For further information, she is located in the Office of Student Affairs and can be reached by both phone at 444-2526 or e-mail winklema@nsuok.edu.

Fin & Feather Fall Festival is a busy success

By Nicole Cagle

        Every year on the last weekend of September, the Tenkiller area prepares for their busiest and most anticipated event of the year.  From the town of Gore setting up their tents to sell an array of items, local garage sells, and the Fin & Feather Resort Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show, this is one weekend for all to enjoy. 

        “We have 200 exhibitors who come from 4 or 5 state areas over the three days, last time we measured about 25,000 - 32,000 people come in for one weekend for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,” said Steve Pool, certified executive chef.  “It’s really good for this part of the county there’s all kinds of flea markets, exhibits and food stuff all the way down U.S. Highway 10 in both directions and down in Gore. This weekend is usually the biggest weekend in the whole year.”  

        Nannie’s at the Fin, which is known for their Famous Nightly Buffet, and Soda Steve’s, a burger joint that serves gourmet fast food and dinner specials, will be open through the festival.   

        For directions or more information call Fin & Feather Resort at (918) 487-5148.

Greeks raise funds for different charities

        By Brooke Murdock

        In the past two weeks Greeks on the NSU campus have raised more than $1,800 for two different philanthropies.  

  On Sept. 8, the Phi Sigma Kappa held Mud on the Tires. This event consisted of sororities providing money and competing in mud wars. It was held right behind the Wyle resident hall. The Phi Sigma’s set the mud pit up with tires for an obstacle course, balls for dodge ball, and provided rope for tug-of-war. The process sounds dirty, but the sororities raised a great deal of money. 

  “The sororities provided over $1,200 which will go toward the Special Olympics,” said Robert Neuzil, Phi Sigma Kappa member. 

  Similar to Mud on the Tires, Wednesday, Sept. 15, the Delta Zeta’s hosted Turtle Tug. This event allowed all sororities and fraternities to participate in a Jell-O war, and helped the member of Delta Zeta raise money for their philanthropy the Speech and Hearing Impaired. A few days previous to Turtle Tug the members had jars set up for each sorority and fraternity. Anyone on campus could donate to their cause and help which ever fraternity or sorority earn money for the event. 

        “The Greek community helped use raise over $650 for our philanthropy,” said Christie Fullerton, Colcord, sophomore. “The philanthropy aspect of Greek Life is overlooked; all of the sororities and fraternities do their part to raise money each year for their own causes.”

Reality shifts fantasy sports

        By Daniel Adney

        Fantasy Football is one of the largest online games out there. It gives the player the chance to take the reins and see if they have what it takes to run a franchise. There are multiple places to play online for free; however, most seem to use ESPN.com. 

There are a lot of factors that go into how well a fantasy team does, ranging from the draft to the players that are started each week. It is generally easier if a team owner watches NFL games on TV. 

“I love football and this is just a plus to watching NFL,” said Brooke Murdock, Tulsa, junior. “I enjoy getting to be competitive and watch my team gain points.” 

The rules of each league depend on the individual creator. The way players are drafted, how many teams are in the league and even the way points are scored vary by the preference of each league owner. It is very easy to create and run a league. 

There is a league out there for the most to the least competitive gamers. There is also more than just football in the fantasy sports world. There are over five sports in the fantasy world. Be careful not to get too caught up in managing a team though, it is just a game.

“It is the most addictive activity I’m involved in right now,” said Murdock.

Fitness Center pool provides relaxation, exercise

By Robert Pinion

        The Fitness Center’s pool is a place to relax, have fun, or get a good workout. Different people see the pool as something special for them based on their desires. Elderly people see it as an easier way to stay healthy, students and children like to play and have fun, and some just go to swim laps or relax. 

        The activity of the pool is fairly moderate; it sustains an active amount of swimming each day, about the same times every day. 

        “The pool is usually busy from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the rest of the time it is quiet,” said Whitney Osborn, Miami senior, lifeguard.

        Another one of the lifeguards, Steven Lee, Sallisaw senior, has worked for the fitness center two years.

        “I feel like it has a decent amount of activity, but there could definitely be more,” said Lee. 

        The pool is open from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday, and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

        “Opening at a different time may make a difference in productivity; maybe open up in the mornings too.”

        Whether people are there or not, it is still the place to go if anyone wanted to relax. There is a deck outside with plenty of beach chairs, for anyone’s leisure.

Underground Football League takes off

By Justin Dotson

        The Underground Football League is a seven-man two touch football league with four teams that started this year.  Those four teams are the Chiefs, Dolphins, Jets and Raiders.  It is a way to get students involved who want to play football but cannot be on the NSU football team as well as for the football players who cannot play intramural sports because of varsity rules. It can also give the students a sense of comradery, especially if they are new incoming freshmen.

        “The whole UFL organization will just bring many people in.  It’s a great turnout for it’s first year, sixty people already signed up,” said Jet’s player Caleb Caldwell, Stroud freshman.

        The UFL held a training camp for the players to get adjusted to the game.  It also allowed the coaches to look at the players and get prepared for the draft that took place.  

        “Well we went out there, we looked at a few guys.  We wanted to make sure our guys were solid,“ said Jets coach Edward Victorian, New Orleans senior. 

        The UFL games are every Monday from 8-10 p.m. for the next six weeks at the NSU football field.  Everyone is encouraged and invited to come out and watch the games for free.  If a person wants to find out more about the UFL, they can find them on Facebook under UFL: The League.  There are the results from the draft pick as well as updated stats for the players.

Job Internship, Graduate Fair at BA campus

        By Elizabeth Gibson

        On Oct. 6 from 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m. there will be a Job Internship and Graduate Fair at the Broken Arrow campus in Building A, on the second floor. Students need to bring resumes and dress professionally. Free transportation from Tahlequah to Broken Arrow is available. 

        Students wishing to make use of this opportunity should contact Career Services Offices at (918) 444-3110 or careerservices@nsuok.edu.  A list of participating organizations is available online and will be updated daily between now and Oct. 6. You may also access the list by visiting Career Services.