UCO Women's Basketball game

Basketball is one of my favorite sports. I made my way to the Hamilton Field House on Saturday to see UCO play against Oklahoma Baptist. Our girls proved to be too strong for the Baptist girls and won 73-58. The Bronchos are now 5-1 on the season. 

If you're interested to find out more about the game, you can go to this link put up by The Vista's Sports Editor, Chris Brannick. 

UCO WInter Glow

Something exciting happened in UCO on Friday. It's the Winter Glow. Basically it's an event to mark the lighting of the Old North Tower and the Christmas season. People from all ages came in droves to be part of the event. There were free food, games, arts, paintings, and many more. I can tell you that it was a heaven for the kids especially. Every corner that I turned into, I saw kids were laughing and having a great time there.

This year is my second year attending the Winter Glow. It's getting more grand and exciting. Christmas spirit could be felt in every corner of the building. 

UCO's Boogie Woogie Christmas

It's Christmas Season once again. I'm not gonna lie that this is my favorite month of the year. I've always been looking forward for Christmas even when it is still January. 

This year is a little different because I got to see Boogie Woogie Christmas. It is a production put up by UCO's musical theater students at UCO Jazz Lab. I was there on assignment for The Vista. Below are some of the pictures I took. 

What a show! This is one of the best productions I've ever seen. If you did not get to see it this year, don't worry, they're doing it every year. Please be sure that you don't miss it next year. 

I saw Jeremy Lin in Oklahoma City

If you don't already know, I'm a big fan of Houston Rockets' Jeremy Lin. That's me in a Jeremy's chinese character T-shirt. 

A couple of days ago, on Nov. 28, I bought myself a ticket to OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets game at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City. 

I got there early enough to see him shooting some hoops right by the court side. 

And, OKC welcomed back former players, James Harden, Cole Aldrich, and Daequan Cook, who were traded to Rockets for Kevin Martin, and Jeremy Lamb.

It was an emotional moment for James Harden and OKC Coach Scott Brooks right before the tip off.

And the game begins. James Harden was trying to block Kevin Durant's shot.

My favorite player, Jeremy, tried his best to block Durant's shot.

The star players of Houston Rockets. 

The Thunder Girls entertain the crowds.

OKC Thunder won the game 120 to 98. Though I wore Rocket's Red shirt to the game, I'm still a OKC Thunder fan for life. Thunder up!

UCO International Festival 2012

Many believes that UCO has become a more global community now because of the large number of International students enrolled here. The record shows that they're about 1,500 students from over 100 countries who are studying here. Yesterday, UCO held its 57th Annual International Festival at NUC Ballroom. International students from many different countries showcased their country, culture, and food at the festival.

Do you spot Professor Clark in this picture? :)

Some brave Americans trying out 'awesome' international food for the first time.

I interviewed this guy at the festival. His name is Benny Tham from Malaysia. He put up a Malaysians' sketch  with friends who share the same culture and country with him. The name of the performance is called Dikir Barat, which include cultural songs and dances. "I learn many different cultures in the festival, especially from their booths and cultural performances." said Benny.

More performances. Nepali students represented.

Vietnamese students represented.

African students represented.

Pakistani students represented.

UCO is a melting pot for cultures and languages. As an International student myself, I witnessed that happen and it's a very healthy environment for learning.

UCO Homecoming Football Game

It's Game Day. I believe this game has the most attendance ever. Why?  Because it's Homecoming. All the Greek Houses members showed up in droves to see if their sister or brother would be crown the new Homecoming King and Queen. That's the catch. 

Wantland Stadium grandstand

He's UCO's QB, Adrian Nelson.

Tough guys. 

Coach Bobeck gave some words of encouragements to his players.

UCO RB, Joshua Birmingham, rushed for a touchdown.

He's still rushing.

He celebrates with his teammates. 

UCO Cheerleaders put up a dance routine at half-time.

WOW!

Alpha Gamma Delta won the Bronchos Cup.

Anyway, UCO football team lost again. I hope our team will have a better roster next season. Finger crossed.

UCO Homecoming Tailgate Party

UCO Homecoming Tailgate Party was a blast! Different schools set up their booth to give out freebies to those who were there just before the game. Everyone was having a lot of fun at the party.

The entrance.

The view from Wantland Stadium.

School of Early Childhood Education set up a story-reading booth that attracted many kids.

Photobooth. One of the busiest booth. 

ROTC served burgers and hotdogs.

UCO Marching band's performance.

UCO Homecoming Parade

University of Central Oklahoma held its annual Homecoming last Saturday. It's the day every alumni, students, fraternities, sororities, staffs, faculty members and Edmond community looking forward to. Those who are involved in the parade gathered at the parking lots near Mitchell Hall. Spectators could be seen waiting anxiously by the sidewalk for the parade to begin. The parade started a little bit later than scheduled because Russell Westbrook, who was supposedly to be the grand marshal, did not show up. Anyway, the organizer decided to let the parade begin without him. 

President Don Betz and his wife waving to the crowd.

One of the many floats that showed love to UCO.

A float that showcased transition of different eras at UCO.

The Sheriff troops were part of the parade.

International students were represented at the parade too.