The Vista Jan. 22, 2004

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004

College of Education receives $500,000 grant

by Rick Russick Staff Writer The UCO Foundation will receive about $500,000 in grants from Michael 0. Brown, a former member of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges.

The grant will be set up like a life insurance policy. Brown said that when someone chooses to' donate to UCO, they will have the option of making a gift to the university by choosing UCO as the beneficiary. When that person dies, a large sum will be given in their name, he said.

The donations will be tax deductible.

Nancy Mills, director for the U C 0 Foundation, said she is excited about the donation and thinks it is a great way for people to give something back to the university.

"I think this is a great opportunity for people to give something back to the university they love," she said Brown said that by giving small insurance premiums each year, they can later give a one time sum that will be substantial.

"The idea behind all this is that people can give a small amount each year [insurance premiums] in order to give a large amount later," he said.

He said that the amount of the gift would depend on the age and the health of the insured.

The beneficiary owns the policy and cannot change the beneficiary later, Brown said.

When asked why he was donating such a generous sum of money, Brown cited his love for the university.

"I have a love for UCO," Brown said. "In me there is the total belief that the only way anyone can achieve anything in life is to attend a higher learning institution like UCO and then get a degree."

Brown, an insurance broker by trade, was a member of the Regents from 1991 to 2001 and was the board chairman once during his tenure.

He was also the building chairman for most of the newer buildings that exist on campus.

"One night, President Webb, my wife [Sue Brown] and I dreamed up the idea of the student apartments, Wellness Center and the UCO Jazz Lab all over a dinner napkin," Brown said.

"Webb is credited for most of the work, though."

Although Brown actually graduated from East Central Oklahoma University, he said he developed a special love for Central while serving on the Board of Regents.

"UC0 has a mission unique to itself in that it covers three different types of students," Brown said.

"There are the daytime students, the Michael 0. Brown afternoon Donor students and the night time students with different missions for each."

"Central is truly unlike any other school in Oklahoma including OU and OSU," he said.

Mills said that Brown has given a large sum of money to the university over the years.

"I think Mike Brown has given more to UCO than any single donor or individual," Mills said.

Mills said that Brown has also given to other programs as well. Some of the programs include the UCO General Scholarship Endowment fund, the Murrah Building Fund, the UCO wrestling program, the Inez Miller Speech and Hearing Clinic, the Bill Parker Memorial Fund, the John Kessler Memorial Fund, the UCO Foundation's 21st Century Campaign for freshman, and the College of Business Golf Scholarship.

The UCO Foundation's mission is to provide scholarships to students through the use of assets given and its endowment.

For more information about the UCO Foundation or the life insurance policy that Brown is offering, call 974-2771.

"I have a love for UCO. In me there is the total belief that the only way anyone can achieve anything in life is to attend a higher learning \ institution like UCO and then get a degree"

The Oklahoma Centennial Clocktower, erected Tuesday, stands near Broncho Lake.

Online Freshman King and Queen voting begins Thurs

by Rick Russick Staff Writer

dents have the right and. the ability to vote whenever they want, she said.

The online voting process When asked about the for the Freshman King and importance of having a king Queen will begin at 12:01 and queen, Aber said that the a.m. Jan 22 and will end at process honors students who midnight Jan 26. have made a difference on All candidates must be first campus. year students with a 2.5 grade This is an excellent way to point average and must be honor freshmen students who enrolled in at least 12 hours have made a difference on campus, Aber said. Since this this semester.

The winners will be is their first year, they must crowned Jan. 27 at halftime have made an obvious impact during the UCO men's basket- and be involved, she said.

Aber said that the process ball game.

Frauna Aber, program assis- begins with the interview. All rant and spirit coordinator for who wish to participate must Campus Life, said she is excit- first fill out an application. ed about the upcoming elec- The next step is the interview. tion and hopes all freshmen The object of the interview is to show who really has a become involved.

This is the fourth online passion for UCO and who election process, Aber said. really makes a difference, Aber Before the election went said. online, the hours were limited She said that in the past, to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now stu- whoever won the 'interview

won the election.

Today, the interview is still important, but the majority of votes make the deciding factor, Aber said. The only way the interview would make the difference is if the votes are close.

Aber said the reason for doing this is because she wanted everyone to 'feel they have a chance to become elected.

I used to receive complaints from some of the minorities on campus that just because their interview didn't go well, they weren't elected. This is no longer the case, she said.

Aber said that since the interviews will only count 30 percent and the voting will count 70 percent, the process should be fairer and be a better representation of UCO. Aber said she is looking forward to the results and hopes all will participate.

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Miss UCO 2004 to be crowned 15 women compete for title Saturday evening.

b Stephanie Johnson y Staff Writer The 2004 Miss UCO Scholarship Pageant will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. in Mitchell Hall.

The winner of the 28th annual pageant, who will participate in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant Tune 5 through12, will receive an $1800 university tuition waiver and cash scholarships, said Christina Gilmore, coordinator of the pageant.

The 15 entrants will be judged on their presentation and community advancement in a private interview, artistic expression, poise and presence in evening wear and swimsuit attire,

Gilmore said.

Amanda Waterman, Miss UCO 2003, was active on and off campus during her reign, said Gilmore.

"I got to be part of the Homecoming and Christmas parades, and I emceed for Winter Glow," Waterman said. "I feel like I've been walking around with an invisible crown on my head."

Waterman, who won Miss Oklahoma's Newcomer Talent award and Non-finalist Talent award, worked with elementary schools on her "Love and Logic" platform.

Admission at the pageant is $3 with a valid student ID.

Sen. Kerry takes owa, leads Dems . Dean's once-commanding lead in opinion polls has been shrinking.

"As I've said in New Hampshire DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — and here, I'm a fighter," the fourJohn Kerry and John Edwards rode term Massachusetts senator told 11th-hour surges to a one-two finish . The Associated Press. "I've come in Iowa's kickoff presidential caucus- from behind before and I'm going to es Monday, dealing a stunning blow take the same. fight that I've been to favorite Howard Dean. Kerry's making here to New Hampshire."

Edwards, 50, also claimed comeback blew the nomination fight wide open, setting the stage for momentum.

"This campaign, this cause, this a free-for-all in NeW Hampshire's movement is about bringing real follow-up primary.

Dean finished third, stripped of change to America," the North his front-runner's mantle and hum- Carolina senator told supporters.

Just two weeks ago, before the bled — "We're still alive," he said.

Iowa race turned testy and tumul, Rep. Dick Gephardt finished a weak fourth and planned to end his 33- tuous, Dean and Gephardt sat atop year political career by pulling out of the field in Iowa, with Dean leading in New Hampshire and national the race Tuesday.

His campaign given up for dead polls. Kerry and Edwards turned that on its head, closing their camjust weeks ago, Kerry predicted another comeback in New paigns with positive, forward-looking messages while Dean and Hampshire's Jan. 27 primary, where

By RON FOURNIER AP Political Writer

Gephardt bickered over past votes and quotes. . • The stunning results swelled the ranks of candidates with money and momentum, raising the prospect of a nomination fight that will go longer and get nastier than party officials had envisioned with their front-loaded primary race calendar.

Kerry has plenty of his own money while Dean, Edwards and Wesley Clark have raised millions.

"My campaign to fight for working people may be ending tonight, but our fight will never end," Gephardt said in a post-caucus speech that sounded like a political farewell.

His shirt sleeves rolled to his elbows, his voice rising to a guttural shout, Dean tried hard to reset expectations.

"If you would have told us a year ago we would come third in Iowa,

we would have taken anything for that," he yelled and later ticked off the primary states beyond. New Hampshire. Dean said he called Kerry and Edwards and told them, "I'll see you around the corner, around the block, starting tomorrow."

But the new day will bring new challenges for Dean. His vaunted Internet-driven organization, which helped him raise more than $40 million and dispatch 3,500 volunteers to Iowa, didn't deliver. His antiwar, antiestablishment message didn't resonate. His rivals — Kerry. and Edwards here and Clark in New Hampshire — didn't back down.

A string of endorsements — Al Gore, Bill Bradley, two major unions and Iowa Sen. Torn Harkin — and, at the end, kind words from former President Carter didn't help, and may have undermined his anti-

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establishment message.

Dean had touted his ability to attract new caucus-goers, but an entrance poll found he did no better among first-timers than among those who had attended Iowa Democratic caucuses in the past.

And so the former Vermont governor was searching for solace in a third-place finish, "There will be a lot less incoming flak, that's for sure," he told The Associated Press.

As the race turned to New Hampshire, the Democrats were forced to share the political spotlight with President Bush, who planned to lay out his election-year agenda in his State of the Union address Thesday.

Clark, who rose in New Hampshire polls while Dean slipped in Iowa, turned his sights on Kerry, 60, a decorated Vietnam War veteran.

"He's got military background, but nobody in this race has got the kind of background I've got," said the retired four-star general. "It's one thing to be a hero as a junior officer.

He's done that. I respect that ... but I've got the military experience at the top as well as at the bottom."

Sen. Joe Lieberman, who also skipped. Iowa to focus on New Hampshire, said the wide-open race gives him a fresh shot. "We're now on to New Hampshire, and New Hampshire is a whole new ballgame," he said.

Kerry aides predicted a negative New Hampshire race, and said they were prepared to fight blow-forblow. The senator himself borrowed a 12-year-old line from Bill Clinton, who survived scandal to finish second in New Hampshire and pronounced himself the "Comeback Kid."

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By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – Talk about audacity.

There they stand, anointed by no one, eight Democrats who think they have what it takes to be president, each saying, "Choose me." They stand where George W. Bush stood four years ago, showing the same nerve, asking Americans to take the same leap of faith.

American voters are audacious, too. Not only do they pick their president, they insist on picking who gets to run for president from the two big parties, making them rare birds in the world's menagerie of representative governments.

The chattering ritual of American democracy begins anew Monday as Iowans, in private homes and public buildings, hold caucuses and cast the first votes that count in the 2004 presidential election.

The ritual begins in small rural states, refuges from the acid cynicism that surrounds politics in America.

The people who want to run this high-tech, Internet-wired, suburb-packed, terrorist-threatened, bumper-to-bumper country find themselves taking positions on the Iraq war one minute and hog waste lagoons the next, and pitching it face to face to a pig farmer or his offended neighbor.

Yet millions of Americans grouse about the choices – say there is no choice, really.

They don't see the distinctions on the issues.

They look at candidates – one election after another – and see solid men with no flash, or flashy men who must have a screw loose somewhere.

They wonder whether their vote matters, whether it will be counted if they even cast it, and what else is on TV. Some of the Constitution's framers were cynics, too. But together, they gave the generations after them their marching orders. On Monday, Iowans were prepared to march.

First, they listened – to the candidates, to the neighbors lobbying them, to the out-of-state people who came to their homes. The Iowa campaign takes politics down to the most intimate level.

Thomas W. Kepler, 58, opened the door of his Newton home to a blast of cold air and greetings from Dino Esemplare and John Palumbo, union activists from New York campaigning for Dick Gephardt. Kepler invited them into his basement family room, where they talked for 30 minutes, even after he made it clear he was supporting John Kerry, a fellow Vietnam veteran.

"Brother, I wish you weren't voting against Brother Gephardt but you fought ... for the right to do what you wish," Esemplare said, setting down his coffee and rising to leave. "God bless you, sir, for voting. God bless you for fighting for my right to vote."

In New Hampshire, up next, one candidate's courtship of one voter played out over a full day that spilled into a foggy night.

Roberto Fuentes, 19, must not have heard all the ways American democracy has been trashed over the centuries. He showed up at a 'Kerry event inclined to vote for Howard Dean, and Kerry's people invited him on their bus.

"We're going to take a minute," Kerry said, strolling back to talk to the young man. That minute turned into a 40-minute discussion of foreign policy, education and health care, ending at 10:45 p.m., with Fuentes – who was no easy sell – finally on Kerry's side.

Myriad encounters like that involving one candidate after another are the standard this early in the ritual. Fifty people from Philadelphia piled into a bus Friday to drive to Iowa and fan out for Dean.

John Edwards kissed a baby, pleasing the parent but leaving the child looking terrified.

Such moments are soon to be overwhelmed by mass means of communication as the politicians spread across the country and mount even heavier assaults on the air waves.

For now, it's up to the Iowans to honor the spirit of the Founding Fathers, who set in motion a form of self-government that others in the world have emulated, shaped to their own circumstances and died to achieve.

Not that the framers thought everything would turn out swell.

"Remember, democracy never lasts long," wrote President John Adams, one of them. "It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide."

To be sure, the Constitution shunted women aside and treated slaves as three-fifths of a white person. It took a Civil War to purge the document of that mistake and determine, as Abraham Lincoln said, whether this nation "or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure."

And this "more perfect union" still stumbles. For one thing, elections are held in which the candidate with fewer votes becomes the winner.

Mario Cuomo, former New York governor, has a forthcoming book looking on how Lincoln might address the issues of today. As Cuomo sees it, the Constitution did not set that high a standard, but Lincoln raised the bar and presidents of both parties have continued to do so in one way or another.

"We are still what Lincoln called an unfinished work," he said in an interview. And each election is about moving closer to "that more noble view of ourselves."

Rising new democracies tend not to buy the U.S. model as a piece. They take basic principles – a government that guarantees basic liberties, is accountable and offers citizens opportunity to shape policy – and tailor them.

"Those are the elements of our democracy that are getting replicated," Cuomo said. No one knows how the details might play out in the complexities of, say, Afghan tribal politics.

Right now, figuring out the complexities of the Iowa caucus system is challenge enough.

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ENGAGEMENT with Dr. Keith Eakins The UCO American Democracy Project: Fostering Civic Values and Community Connections Last semester I attended a meeting aimed at creating a long-term strategy for economic growth in Oklahoma. While I believe that this endeavor is worthwhile, and the focus of its education committee on creating an effective workforce is a valid concern, it struck me that a vital piece of our state's educational mission needed more emphasis. Oklahoma educational institutions must provide students with an education that prepares them not just to be productive workers, but also to be thoughtful and creative citizens who care about others and desire to work for the betterment of society. A key to a better Oklahoma is the existence of communities with engaged citizens who participate actively in civic life.

Unfortunately, civic engagement in both political and non-political realms of American life has declined markedly. This phenomenon is documented aptly in Robert Putnam's book, "Bowling Alone," which gets its metaphorical title from statistics citing much fewer Americans bowling in leagues today. Putnam and others note that voting, volunteerism and even simply spending time with neighbors are all on the decline. And today's college graduates are less engaged in civic life than were those of previous generations. Many leaders are alarmed with this drop in civic participation. Why? Because vital and successful cornmunities need citizens who can work together for the common good. Similarly, innovative and effective governments require active and engaged citizens.

In response to these challenges UCO, through the leadership of Provost Don Betz, along with a number of other universities across the country have joined in the "American Democracy Project" an effort aimed at educating citizens to become active and productive members in civic life. A diverse and talented group of UCO faculty and staff have collaborated to spearhead this initiative at UCO. Our goals are not modest—we seek nothing less than to instill the values of character, civility, and community into the cultural fabric of our university and in the lives of our students. Rather than simply undertake a few events, we strive to establish an ongoing university emphasis and commitment to civic engagement that will outlast our own tenures here at UCO. Our efforts span the cultural spectrum of university life from the classroom, to campus organizations, to connections and partnerships with the outlying community.

This year the UCO American Democracy Project has been involved in a number of exciting high profile special events including a screening of the civil rights documentary, "A Southern Town," a display of an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, a studentorganized "Poverty Awareness Week," a speech by former Oklahoma U.S. Senator Fred Harris about government and citizenship, and a retrospective presentation of the life of John F. Kennedy by UCO President W. Roger Webb.

EDITORIALS Opinion columns, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Journalism, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Editorial cartoons do not necessarily represent the views of the artist. The Vista is not an official medium of expres- . sion for the Regents or UCO.

We at UCO are also looking forward to the upcoming health care debate among Democratic candidates for President being held here at Constitution Hall.

Yet the vast majority of faculty, staff and student endeavors promoting civic values and community connections involve the ongoing and often inspirational actions of UCO citizens selflessly sharing their talents. Although these efforts are too numerous to characterize adequately in this column, a few examples should provide an illustrative snapshot of their value to our university and the greater community.

The UCO department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts offers acting classes for children and older adults in the community, and the Kaleidoscope Dancers perform for hundreds of school children annually in the metropolitan area. And we have many faculty members who run centers and institutes such as the Oklahoma Policy Research Center, a think tank run by Economics and Political Science faculty, devoted to the study of important state policy issues. And faculty from each of the academic colleges at UCO are challenging their students by creating and teaching innovative courses every semester. For example, in the Department of English a Composition course was recently created which has students, with logistical support from the UCO Volunteer Center, do volunteer work in the community and reflect on their experiences. Faculty from the Department of Nursing teach a "Population Focused Nursing" course where students are sent out into the community to study and learn about diverse racial and socio-economic populations and health promotion in local schools.

And in the Dietetic program in the Department of Human Environmental Sciences, students are shooting a nutrition video which will be used in a wellness program for the Oklahoma City Firefighters.

In short, numerous students, staff, and faculty are leading by example showing that altruism, community involvement, and working for the betterment of society are not clichés, but part of the very fabric of UCO. We recognize the importance of our university's efforts to instill these civic values and leadership skills in our students, and believe them to be instrumental in creating vibrant communities and an economically strong state. And we are dedicated to continuing the success of the American Democracy Project at UCO and look forward to our involvement with all of you in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.

Keith Eakins, J.D., Ph.D., is one of three coordinators for the UCO American Democracy Project. Dr. Eakins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science who teaches courses in public law and judicial politics. His is the first of a weekly series of ADP members' perspectives on civic engagement.

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NEWS

January 22, 2004

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Chris A. Palmer, Central graduate, stands next to a piece of his artwork. Palmer's next show opens at Book Beat at 8 p.m. Jan. 24.

Grad to host show at Book Beat

by Lauren Pulsinelli

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approved by Shilo Brown, the owner.

"Some art work will sell and some won't — artist's expect that," said Brown.

When asked what would be unusual about his reception Palmer said, "I am hoping to Mick Jagger, Pink, Charlie Daniels, Ozzy Osbourne, The Ramones and The Who can get some clowns to come and do some magic, or I might have them doing yo-yo tricks." all be seen at one place. No, of course it's not at the Grammy's — it's at Book Beat. The store has become a hang out for local artists and is how Palmer and Brown met Lining the walls of this Oklahoma City store are the signed and framed photos of over five years ago.

Brown has owned the store for seven years. these artists along with many others.

The store also displays local artist's work, including that of Central graphic design "I started the store with $500 and 200 books and 100 CDs," Brown said.

The store has grown and now has more books than bookshelves, along with records, graduate, Chris A. Palmer.

"Welcome to the Magical Kingdom of Maragogipe" is the title of Palmer's latest show. videos and DVDs.

Owning a store like Book Beat is what Brown said he always wanted to do, and the The open reception will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 24 at Book Beat.

Palmer is bringing most of his personal collection of art that is all priced to sell. Most store keeps getting bigger.

Brown added the art section because he has been into art for a long time. Although, pieces will be under $100 whether they are large or small.

"Many pieces will be small. I don't want to have to haul any home. I will be building none of his artwork is displayed; Brown saves the space for others.

"He sells art and music, new and used, that you can't find at other stores," Palmer a bonfire in the parking lot if they don't sell," Palmer said.

A small room in the back of the store will be used to view his work for one week. said

The Book Beat is located at 9136 S. Walker. For more information, call 616-7407.

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January 22, 2004

Voters too unsure to make informed choices, poll says WASHINGTON (AP) — Four-fifths of registered voters who want to take part in Democratic primaries or caucuses say they don't know enough about the presidential candidates to make an informed choice, according to a poll out Saturday.

Voting starts Monday in Iowa, with 16 more contests coming by mid-February and the nomination likely to be settled by early March.

The National Annenberg Election Survey found that only 17 percent of the likely Democratic voters polled between Jan. 1-15 said they knew enough about the candidates to make a choice. Eighty-one percent said they did not know enough. • The percentage of people who said they knew enough to make

an informed choice has not increased in the last month, despite intense campaign coverage.

Annenberg's polling in New Hampshire found that more than half, 54 percent, of the voters in that'state who want to participate in the state's primary say they know enough to make an informed choice.

Four-fifths of those nationally who had chosen a candidate said they did not know enough to make an informed choice. Half of those who had picked a candidate said there was a good chance they could change their minds.

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Gephardt drops bid for presidency ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Dick Gephardt, the former House Democratic leader and 14-term congressman, said Tuesday he was abandoning his second bid for the presidency after a poor, fourth-place showing in the Iowa caucuses.

'I gave this campaign everything I had in me," Gephardt told a news conference, his voice breaking at times. "Today my pursuit of the presidency has reached its end. I'm withdrawing as a candidate and returning to private life after a long time in the warm light of public service."

Gephardt said he would serve out his final year in Congress.

In 1988, Gephardt won Iowa in his first unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination. On Monday, despite a strong field organization and union endorsements, Gephardt finished fourth in Iowa, behind John Kerry, John Edwards and Howard Dean.

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Clark looks to New Hampshire MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — When Wesley Clark's campaign decided not to participate in the Iowa caucuses, it said it could live with a fourthplace finish in New Hampshire.

That was before the retired "We knew it would be general from Arkansas blew a risk to forgo Iowa, p a s but the causes are Connecticut Sen. Joe about building an Lieberman and organization there, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and we had none." and moved with— Eli Segal, in single digits of adviser to Clark former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in Granite State polls last week.

"I don't think we can justify fourth place now," said Clark campaign chairman Eli Segal, who flew into Manchester late last week to oversee the run-up to Clark's first electoral experience, New Hampshire's Jan. 27 primary.

Segal, a longtime senior adviser to another Arkansan, former President Bill Clinton, said Clark's late entry into a crowded Democratic field in September and his lack of political experience forced the campaign to risk not competing in Iowa.

"We knew it would be a risk to forgo Iowa, but the caucuses are about building an organization there, and we had none," he said. "And we're different than Lieberman not running in Iowa. He didn't because he couldn't get a foothold. We didn't because we were too new."

That gave the Clark camp more time to build name recognition in New Hampshire and February primary states.

But even after having New Hampshire to himself last week, Segal said Clark still trails the three New Englanders in name recognition, just as Clinton did when he finished second to Massachusetts' Paul Tsongas here in 1992.

Clark spokesman Matt Bennett' said the campaign was concerned it would be "hard to run against three virtual native sons." He said 60 percent of voters here read the Boston Globe and 80 percent watch Boston television stations, with their coverage of Kerry nearly every day for the last two decades.

However, the underdog, outsider's role is no longer an excuse for a low finish on election day.

Former Arkansas Sen. and Gov. Dale Bumpers, here stumping for his friend, says Clark can only survive a finish below second because he is leading in Arizona, Oklahoma and South Carolina, which hold their primaries the following week.

"If he finishes second here, it will be somewhat expected because he started surging a few weeks ago," Bumpers said. "But I think even third will be OK leading into those other states."

As for Clark himself, he told The Associated Press that his surge in the polls hasn't changed his strategy.

"All I've done is the same daily work of campaigning, telling people who I am, what I stand for and why they should elect me president," he said.

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■ Should it become easier for undocumented foreign workers in the United States to gain legal immigration status?

Democrats: Wesley Clark: "Immigrants from around the world have helped build this country and make it the strong nation it is today. They are invaluable to our economy and a vital part of the work force. In light of 9/11 and other concerns, I would tighten up our borders to ensure that fewer illegal immigrants get into this country.

But I believe that we need to find ways to ensure that taxpaying, law-abiding, undocumented workers have a way to eventually earn their citizenship. Immigration reform should meet the needs of immigrants themselves, as well as their employers and the larger community, and it should reflect the core values: economic security, family reunification, and homeland security."

Howard Dean: "We need earned legalization for undocumented immigrants in the (United States) who work hard, pay taxes, and otherwise obey the rules, so that they can become full participants in society, including becoming citizens."

Sen. John Edwards: "We should reform the immigration system so there is a clear road map to legalization and citizenship for undocumented immigrants who work hard and follow the law. At the same time, we

should work with our ally, Mexico, to better control the border and stop illegal trafficking."

Sen. John Kerry: "I support an earned legalization proposal that will allow undocumented immigrants to legalize their status if they have been in the United States for a certain amount of time, have been working, and can pass a background check.

This makes sense for the economy, provides fairness to people in our communities who have worked hard and paid taxes, and will also allow us to strengthen our homeland security by bringing undocumented workers out of the shadows."

Rep. Dennis Kucinich: "Yes. Immigrants contribute more to our country than they receive in return. Leaving these hardworking, taxpaying workers in second-class status devoid of basic rights threatens the rights of all of us and insults our national history. I will clear out the backlog in the naturalization process and offer immigrants a clear road map to citizenship. I will work with our partners in Mexico to normalize the flow of immigrants by forging an agreement on migration."

Sen. Joe Lieberman: "We need to reform our immigration system to give new Americans a fair shot to live their dreams. As

president, I will create a new one-time earned legalization status, improve family reunification laws, create a work visa program, and partner with the private sector to create a new `American Dream Fund' to help all immigrants learn English. We've also got to face the fact that immigrants haven't been treated fairly in America since September 11th _ and we can do something about it. When I am president, I will protect the civil rights of immigrants _ right to counsel, timely notification of charges, guaranteed bond hearings, humane conditions, and much more."

Rev. Al Sharp ton: Absolutely. I think that immigration policies are antiquated and in many cases biased. You see there's a much different policy at the Canadian border than at the Mexican border. I'd have one policy. I'd have it more relaxed, just for opportunity."

Republican: The BushCheney campaign says President Bush will begin participating in the weekly issues survey in February.

Overheard.. . on thecampaign ig tr a il ca Leading Democratic presidential candidates and White House Communications Director Dan Bartlett reflect Tuesday morning on the Iowa caucus results: John Kerry "It's your chance now. You're next in this great journey that is part of American history and part of our future at the same time. We here in New Hampshire have a chance to be able next Tuesday to give America back its future and its soul at the same time, and I count on you to do that." — At a rally in New Hampshire.

John Edwards "What we saw in the caucuses last night was an affirmation that people are looking for a president that can actually lift them up and make them hopeful." — CBS' "The Early Show."

Howard Dean • "I think we just got out in front and everybody decided that they couldn't tolerate that, so we had to take quite a few punches from the combatants and the media and so forth for the last few weeks, but we stood up to it." — ABC's "Good Morning America."

Dan Bartlett, White House communications director "So it looks like the roller coaster is just beginning." — NBC's

■ Candidates dish on their most prized possessions.

Wesley Clark: "My Blackberry. It keeps me in touch with people from the world outside of politics."

Howard Dean: 550 acres of conserved land in Lowell, Vt. Sen. John Edwards: Deceased son's Outward Bound lapel pin.

Sen. John Kerry: "My lucky charms: My wedding band,. dog tags and lucky hat from Vietnam and the Bible my friend Max Cleland gave me."

Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Original copy of 1903 Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson's autobiography, "My Story."

Sen. Joe Lieberman: Baseball signed by Joe DiMaggio and a prayer book his father gave him.

Al Sharpton: Autographed copy of "Keep the Faith" that Adam Clayton Powell gave him as a child.

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Each team took a minimal lead in the final three minutes with ACU taking a one-point cushion into the locker room.

UCO's 10 points-off-turnovers were offset by ACU's 16 points-inthe-paint.

A Lynsie Blau jumper lengthened the ACU lead to 49-41 with 15:48 remaining as the Wildcats began to grasp control of the game.

Blau hit a lay-up to give ACU the first double-digit lead of the game at 58-47 with 10:55 left.

The Wildcats took control of the game for the final 10 minutes pulling away from the Bronchos while maintaining a double-digit lead for the duration of the contest.

Edge led UCO with 17 points, while Stewart added 13.

The Wildcats dominated the paint grabbing 53 rebounds cornpared to 27 for UCO. The Bronchos are 6-9 and will host East Central (5-7) tonight at 6 in the Hamilton Field House.

The UCO women's basketball team struggled on their road trip to Texas this weekend falling to No.13-ranked Angelo State and Abilene Christian.

ASU (14-0) jumped on UCO quickly on Jan. 17 at the Junell Center/Stephens• Arena in San Angelo, taking a 14-4 lead with 14:12 left on their way to a impressive 75-57 victory.

The lead hovered around 10 for majority of the first half as the Bronchos recovered from the Ramelles quick start to play them even, making the score 23-13 with 7:01 left.

UCO rallied over the next four Photo Services minutes, going on a 7 0 run to cut the lead to 23-20 after a jumper match on Nov. 13. Silvis is from Kari Edge with 2:33 left.

Helped by four UCO turnovers, the undefeated Ramelles responded with a 11-0 run to close the first 20 minutes with a 34-20 lead.

T h e Bronchos had a terrible rallied UCO. shooting first Finn cemented the win with half, hitting an 43-second fall over Jared 35% of their Jorgensen at heavyweight. shots from the In their second match of the field and only day, the Bronchos won eight of 10 matches to dominate Adams 25% from beyond the State 31-9. arc.

The dual match was tied at 9 T h after the first five bouts.

Ramelles creProvince's win over No.3 ated 14 Kortney Lake 4-1 at 133 helped UCO jump ahead 6-0 but the points-in-thepaint and 13 Grizzlies rallied to tie it.

But a forfeit at 165 and the points-offsecond fall earned by Tapia got turnovers in the Bronchos headed in the the first half of right direction as they swept play to help gain the 14the remaining matches.

Finn at Heavyweight, point cushion.

T h e Lochner at 197 and Daniels at Bronchos 184 each earned victories to opened the clinch the quarterfinal battle.

In the semifinals, UCO final half with hammered No. 3-ranked a 7-0 run to Pittsburgh-Johnstown 25-12 to cut the lead in half before a advance to the finals.

Wade Bramlitt's upset win three pointer over No. 4-ranked Jason Nestor by Kelli Anne at 141 pounds got UCO off to Goble to make it 37-27. a quick start.

Sharon UCO grabbed their ninth straight win as they won the Ballenger hit a first three matches to take a 12- trey to extend the ASU lead 0 lead. to an 47-29 UPJ took the next two lead with matches before the Bronchos 16:38 remainfinished by taking four of the ing. The confinal five matches.

Silvis at 165, Tapia at 174, tinued their Lochner at 197 and Finn at strong effort heavyweight won to put away lengthening the lead to 30 the win. points at 66UCO is 10-1-1 overall and 36 with 6:56 will host Central Missouri State Photo Services left in the Friday night at 7. game.

April Woods passes the ball in the Bronchos win against Texas A&MUCO bat-

Shawn Silvis wrestles in the Blue-Bronze intrasquad ranked #1 in Division II at 165 pounds.

tied back in the final six minutes of the game but were unable to cut the lead below double-digits in their final effort to pull it out.

April Woods led the charge with 14 points, while Edge was the only other Broncho in double figures with 10.

UCO could not find their rhythm all evening hitting only 33.3% from the field and 26.3% from the three-point line.

On Jan. 15, Abilene Christian (6-6) outscored Central 48-30 in the second half to secure a 80-61 win at Moody Coliseum in Abilene.

The teams bounced back-andforth to start the game with neither taking a sizable cushion early.

With 9:43 left, the score was tied at 16 after a jumper by UCO's Tara Stewart.

ACU took a five point lead after a three-pointer by Melanie Carter but a jumper from Woods and a trey from Lindsey Smith erased the advantage with 3:13 left.

Wrestling squad ties...er... ...finishes 2nd in the National Duals after 7th tiebreaker

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lead heading into the Heavyweight match between Chris Finn and Joe Bryce.

The third-ranked Bryce secured a 4-2 win to knot the score at 15 and give the Bison the title.

It was close throughout as six of the 10 matches were decided by two points or less.

On Jan. 17, UCO advanced to the finals with wins over No.3-ranked PittsburghJohnstown, No. 7-ranked Adams State and No.11-ranked Nebraska-Kearney.

The Bronchos were behind 12-4 after five matches but rallied to grab the 26-15 victory in the first round against Nebraska-Kearney.

Province's major decision (80) at 133 over Adam Keiswetter was the only Broncho win in the first five matches.

But a major decision by Silvis over Aaron Dalton at 165 and pins from Jason Tapia at 174 and Bryan Tapley at 184

Sports Editor The No. 2-ranked Central Oklahoma wrestling team finished tied with top-ranked North Dakota State in the finals at the NWCA Division II National Duals in Cleveland, Ohio last weekend.

The tie was essentially a loss for the Bronchos as NDSU was crowned the champion after the seventh tiebreaker variable.

The Bison recorded the most near-fall points, which earned them the title.

UCO took the first two matches as Chris Saferite at 125 and Cole Province at 133 got the Bronchos off to a solid start.

NDSU responded winning four of the next five matches with Shawn Silvis earning the lone Broncho victory at 165 Ryan Daniels and Kevin Lochner won the next two matches giving UCO a 15-12

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Last Game lost to Angelo State, 75-52 Top Scorer. Kari Edge, 17 Top Rebounder: Lindsey Smith, 8

The Central Oklahoma men's basketball team beat Angelo State and fell to Abilene Christian on their road trip to Texas last weekend.

Craig Wrice's trey with :02 left gave UCO 76-75 win over Angelo State (10-4) at the June11 Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo on Jan. 17.

Wrice's game-winner came off an dish from Terry McVay after ASU took the 75-73 lead on Rashawn Child's free throw.

Neither team got off to a quick start as ASU held a 11-6 lead five minutes into the contest.

UCO fought their way back tying the game at 20 with 10:09 left after a three-point play from Deshone Henderson.

The teams exchanged blows with ASU taking a six-point lead with 5:43 left before UCO went on a 6-0 run to tie it at 35 following a jam from Henderson off a pass from Kentrell Gaddis.

The Bronchos kept the momentum taking a 43-38 lead after a free throw from Jamaal Ramey with 44 seconds left in the first half.

But Heath Bailey's tip-in at the buzzer cut the Broncho halftime advantage to one, 43-42.

The Bronchos used 24 points in the paint and 16 points off turnovers to secure the lead.

The lead bounced back-andforth as Joe Adams hit a lay-up to give the Rams a 49-47 lead before a three-pointer by Matt Bailey gave UCO the 50-49 advantage with 14:22 remaining.

Bailey hit another three to give the Bronchos a nine-point lead with 8:58 left.

ASU fought back to tie the game at 67 after a free throw from Nate Gordon.

Three free throws by Gaddis gave the Bronchos a 70-68 advantage until the Rams got freebies from Monte!!

Duhon to knot the score at 70 with 1:35 left.

Bailey got a dunk in transition, to give ASU a two-point advantage and a couple free throws from Childs extended the lead to four.

Gaddis came back quickly with a three-point play to cut it to 74-73. But another Childs free throw gave ASU the twopoint lead before Wrice hit the game-winner with two seconds remaining.

The Bronchos were lifted by 22 points off the bench in the second half.

Henderson paced UCO with 21 points while Gaddis dropped 15 and McVay had 13 with a team-high 6 assists. Ramey had

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Craig Wrice dribbles against Texas A&M-Commerce on Jan. 10. Wrice's three pointer with :02 left against Angelo State gave the Bronchos the 76-75 victory. a team-high 10 boards.

Both squads had rough shooting nights with under 45% efforts from the field.

On Jan. 15 at Moody Coliseum in Abilene, ACU (85) jumped out quickly on the Bronchos taking a 8-0 lead two minutes into the game.

Neither team could find the mark as the scoring slowed and it remained a seven-point ACU lead at 14-7 with 13:55 left.

The Wildcats extended the lead to 15 with 7:34 left at 2813 following a three-pointer from Matt Sutherland.

Another three-pointer by David Baxter gave the Wildcats their largest lead of the first half at 34-15 with 6:34 left. ACU cruised to a 17-point advantage heading into the locker room at 41-24.

The Bronchos shot a dismal 24.3% in the first 20 minutes as they fell 17 points behind.

UCO came out with renewed energy in the second half cutting the Wildcat lead to

single-digits at nine with 13:35 left following a lay-up from Wrice.

ACU responded with a run of their own to extend the lead to 57-45 with just under 10 minutes of regulation remaining.

Increasing their defensive intensity, UCO cut the lead to five at 63-58 with 3:03 left after a trey from McVay. But the Bronchos couldn't dig out of the hole as the Wildcats hit enough free throws down the stretch to take the 76-

73 win.

McVay led the Bronchos with 24 points while Wrice and Deshone Henderson had 11 apiece.

UCO struggled on the boards as a team losing the rebounding battle 48-37. The Bronchos forced 25 turnovers and held the Wildcats to 34.8% in the second half.

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ed, 21 yrs or older, good driving record, responsible, social, neat appearance, comfortable with children & adult social settings. Call 749-2240.

Two Rooms in nice 4-bed house (2620 sq ft) in very nice neighborhood, 4 mi to UCO. ONLY

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HELP WANTED at convenience store 3-10pm. Please call 210-0970.

A GREAT PLACE to work w/ excellent benefits.

WHY LIVE on campus when you can rent a fully furnished apartment for $399/mo? Call 341-2517 for more details.

AVAILABLE AFTER JAN 15

RoommAns

$350/mo per room per person, $250/mo per person, if sharing a room. All bills paid. Kitchen and

NEED MALE roommate in very nice 3 bedrm, fireplace, central heat & air, new stockade fence, furnished.

Absolutely NO PETS. $385/mo, all bills paid. (You pay phone & cable.), 844-6784.

laundry privileges, free cable. Prefer non-smokers. Call Kartika at 8416725 for interview & info.

Medicare Coordinator, PRN License

required

ONE BEDROOM (in house), semi-

Dietary Aide, PRN RN, Weekends LPN, 3-11 FT and 11-7 FT Housekeeper, FT PRN all shifts

private bath, phone, internet, cable, TV, VCR, private entrance, kitchen and laundry privileges. Less than one mile to UCO, $350/mo, all bills paid, 341-3276. References required, non-smoking.

Bryant Nursing Ctr, 1100 E 9th St, Edmond, OK 73034, (405)3415617, Fax (405)341-1792, EOE Drug-free workplace

PT RECEPTIONIST, office clerk, immediate opening M-F 12:30-5pm.

Word and Excel skills a MUST. Fax resume to 405-348-0551.

ASSISTANT teachers needed for Mothers Day Out, Monday and/or Friday 9am-3:15pm. OSBI background check required, 340-3210.

FEMALE roommate needed for nice, spacious 3 bed, 2 bath house. $250/mo plus utilities. Contact Hayley at 550-8072.

LOOKING for a non-smoking roommate to share a three bedroom townhouse near UCO. Rent $205 + utilities. For more information call 340-0552.

APT FOR RENT-1/2 block off campus. Female student, all bills paid (except phone & cable). Call Glen at 787-6880, C-590-1086 or Lihda at 340-7623, C-590-1087.

TRAVEL SPRING BREAK 2004. Travel with

VERY NICE 2 bedroom, fireplace,

STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida.

BIGGEST PARTIES, BEST CLUBS! Call for group discounts.

Info/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com

central hear * air, new stockade fence, water paid, $600/mo + deposit, 8446784.

MOVE-IN SPECIAL $99 + Deposit (Limited time only) Bryant Grove Apts 20 S Bryant, Edmond 341-2161 Open Saturdays

PART to FULL time position available for service and installation of electronic dog containment systems.

Must have a dependable truck, must love dogs. Please fax resume to 8485732 or call 848-3838 to make appt.

FOR SALE 1990 ACURA Legend, 4-dr, auto, sunroof, all power, leather, A/C & heater, 168K miles. Looks and runs good. Asking $2100 OBO. Call 2263512.

ONE BEDROOM house, $335/mo, DEPENDABLE child sitter needed for occasional nights and weekends.

Must have own transportation and references are required, Edmond area, Dr. Ressler. Call 341-6009 or 3968848.

newly remodeled. Water, trash & lawn service paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Near UCO. Call Patricia at 408-8765.

2001 FORD Explorer Sport, 38K, navy/grey interior, excellent condition, $11,900. Call Amy at 2552352.

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PART TIME-Need personable and aggressive sales person 15+ hrs/wk.

Work around your school schedule.

Salary + commissions. Call Ms Adkins at 751-1745, Gingiss Formalwear, Quail Springs Mall.

Duplexes & Townhomes

4 RENT, cozy one & two bedroom condo units, pool, fireplace, $380$480/mo, 6 month lease. Ask about our special this month, 348-1862.

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS

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20 hrs/week

Microbiology Lab Assistant

NOW HIRING, best restaurant in Edmond! Great customer service, fun & fast-paced. Competitive wages, flexible schedule. Come by, ask for Jeff, 1021 E 2nd St, 340-3354.

Pizza Buffet Mondays & Wednesdays $5.99 (kids $2.99) 11am to 2pm

Lease day of visit and we'll waive the Application Fee

and only charge $87.50 deposit

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