Wellness Center runs into October with events

Mobile Blood Drive Rose State

Marisa Caban Chief Photographer — The Wellness Center Cycle-a-thon closed Sept. 30 with roughly 6,875 miles from 136 participants, said Chris Leland director of health and wellness activities.  October promises to be a big month too. On Oct. 8, the center will host Wellness Day from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the gym floor which will […]

Health fair serves community

By Carina Snow Assistant Editor Nearly two dozen local organizations and businesses converged on campus for RSC’s annual free Community Health Fair on April 9 in the Wellness and Student centers. The event offered the college and local community free access to a wide range of trained health professionals for advice, counseling and information, as […]

Youths participate in campus Science Fair

Science Fair Winners

By Carina Snow Assistant Editor   RSC’s 2014 Science Fair recognized local elementary school children March 13 for their innovations and understanding of scientific theory and method. More than 80 first- through eighth-graders from several local schools competed in the fair. The overall winner was Choctaw Middle School. Dr. Frances Hendrix, vice president of Academic […]

Editorial Okla. Capitol convenes for special session

Legislatures in the state Capitol are working to get Okla. House Bill 1603 reinstated by the Okla. Supreme Court to ensure businesses and healthcare professionals stay in Okla. Gov. Mary Fallin, in a letter printed in the East Word newspaper, told readers that the bill was important because it reduces the potentially hostile climate she […]

Rowdy Raids The Wellness Center

Jennifer Byrd Editor In Chief Rowdy Raider is notoriously, well, rowdy, but he’s mostly harmless. Is he energetic and somewhat crazy? Yes, but you love him. He’s like your favorite little cousin that embarrasses you in front of your friends, and he’s so adorable you resist the urge to strangle him Homer Simpson-style; that’s just […]

Busy campus welcomes spring to Rose State

Chelsea Ratterman Editor in Chief    Student Activities is hosting its Spring Fest event April 9 to 11. The event will kick off with speaker Stan Pearson at 2 p.m. April 9 in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre. Pearson is a di-versity and motivational speaker whose method S.A.L.S.A., or support, act, learn, strive and accept, engages […]

A smile a day brings a job your way

Amber Stafford Assignment Editor Rose State held the Seventh Annual Women’s Leadership Conference on March 29 in the Professional Training and Education Center. The conference theme this year was “Women Shaping A Healthy Future.” In the fight against heart disease, everyone showed his or her support by wearing red. Monique Bruner, professor of political sciences, […]

Community Learning Center educates all age

  Jennifer Byrd News Editor   Have you ever wanted to learn the art of painting, dancing or writing? Do you want to start a fitness program or learn how to use new technology? Are you looking for a convenient place to meet new people and take fun classes? If so, the Community Learning Center […]

Rose State projects over the year

Sports festival educates OKC metro in health and wellness *

Jennifer Byrd News Editor   The third Bart & Nadia Sports & Health Festival will be held Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Attendance is free.   A variety of events will take place including several health and fitness related booths offering information on exercise, […]