University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY January 24, 1994
The Student Voice Since 1903
GOP's promise rebounded with 'wait and see' from locals By Cynthia Chung Staff Writer
Skepticism was expressed by a few UCO students and one faculty member over the Republican Party's 100-day promise to initiate groundbreaking changes in Congress.
The party, also known as the GOP (Grand Old Party), is a new majority presence in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The proposed changes are detailed in the GOP's "Contract With America," a document comprising ten measures—or what the Washington Bureau has likened
to the Ten Commandments. These measures range from welfare reform to term limits, from a balanced federal budget to national defense spending. The GOP has promised: The 104th Congress would cast floor
votes (although this does not guarantee that bills would be passed) on all 10 measures. To pass them by April 13, 100 days after the party assumes control of both houses. The Repubiicans aim to have at least
-See PROMISES, Page 13
Do students really need a degree? Studies indicate differences of income between college and high-school graduates as high as 58 percent By Cynthia Chung Staff Writer
After waiting in enrollment lines that do not seem to budge, running late for classes because there was no parking or burning midnight oil as finals approach, students may begin to wonder if college is worth all the hassle. To many UCO students, it is. "It's the most important thing in my life right now, next to my wife," says Steve Friel, music education major. Sockalingan Shanmugam, computer science major, concurs. Shanmugam says he believes that without getting a college degree, one
will not get work. "(Employers) are looking for paper qualifications more than anything else," he said. These students recognize that college graduates usually earn more than their high school counterparts. A 1992 survey reveals the disparity in income levels between college and high school graduates is as wide as 58 percent. The survey, which was referred to in an article in the Jan. 9 issue of The Dallas Morning News, also indicates a 30 percent plunge in the wages of high school graduates between 1979 to 1992. V See COLLEGE, Page 13
Faculty, students yield insight into Japan's deadly earthquake The phrase "the earth moved" Student Association (JSA) at UCO. might be used to explain the effect of "My parents called to tell me what a romantic fling. But for urban resi- happened." dents in Kobe, Japan it was a tragic The earthquake, measuring 7.2 on reality on Jan. 17. the Richter scale, is considered to be "The earthquake was really unpre- the worst to strike urban areas of dieted. It's a tragedy," said Takashi Japan in more than 70 years. Momose, secretary of the Japanese V See QUAKE, Page 6
You go, girl! UCO student Stacie Filmore performs a pom-pon routine during the halftime of the Broncho's home game against Angelo State Jan. 16. The pom-pon squad was recently invited to perform in the National Cheerleading Association's nationwide cheerleading competition, along with 25 other squads from around the nation. (Staff Photo by David McNeese)
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Part two of a threepart, indepth series exploring technology and its role in education.
Highflying Junie Sanders leads the Bronchos into Lone Star Conference play.
Students meet with 12 the "Dr," and discover what it's like to be a three-year-old in front of strangers.
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