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Democratic candidates attract nationwide attention to campus by Caroline Duke Associate Editor Two Democratic presidential candidates have confirmed that they will attend the sold-out health care forum and debate to be held here Jan. 28. Depending on the outcome of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, more candidates could confirm their attendance before the forum. "Lieberman and Kucinich are the only two to give us hard commitments to the event," said Sean Mossman, the local coordinator of the event, hosted by the National Health Policy Council. "We expect to hear from the
Clark, Dean and Kerry campaigns very shortly," Mossman
said Monday. He said that he expected three or four candidates to attend the debate. "We're confident that when Wednesday rolls around, we'll have a very exciting event in Oklahoma," Mossman said. Each candidate will be allotted 20 minutes to appear on stage and give his remarks on the issue of health care. Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa will moderate the debate, and four health policy experts will serve on'a discussion panel. Panelists include Dr. Richard Boxer, chair of the National Health Policy Council; Dr.
Charles Roadman II, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association; Dr. Robert Freeman, senior director of policy for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; and Sean Voskuhl, associate state director for the AARP Oklahoma. About 1,500 tickets to the event have been requested, Mossman said. Charles Johnson, UCO News Bureau director, said 900 seats are available in the Nigh University Center Ballroom for those who ordered tickets before Jan. 12. Overflow seating . will be available in Constitution Hall, where a live feed will be
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The candidates seeking the Democratic Party's nomination to run for President will speak Jan. 28 in the ballroom in the Nigh University Center.
Ballroom renovations finished in time for forum by Rick Russick
Staff Writer The Nigh University Center's renovated ballroom will be bustling with excitement as the Democratic presidential hopefuls arrive on campus Jan. 28. The renovated ballroom will have a refinished and painted ceiling, new curtains and crown molding. Marilyn Kreidler, director of the Nigh University Center, said that the ballroom had not been renovated since 1967 when the University Center was first built and that the insulation in the walls was bulging out and the curtain was ripped and torn. The renovation is only phase one of the project. "When guests saw the inside of our ballroom they would simply look up and around. The smile would leave their faces and with a somewhat disappointed look, they would just say, 'Oh,"' Kreidler said. "The room-was filthy, dirty and old...and quite frankly, einbar-rassing." She said the price for renting the ballroom is the cheapest in the Oklahoma City area. But, for Central to compete against places like
the Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Weston and the Renaissance Center downtown renovations were necessary. Old curtains were replaced, parts of the ceiling repainted to match the curtains and new crown molding added to lift the eyes upward. "The ballroom will get new chandeliers in June and other renovations will be made as money permits," she said. The ballroom was supposed to be renovated two years ago, but structural problems and leaks in the roof caused delays. "The engineering department found a crack in one of the west walls. Rather than risking unsafe conditions, the crack had to be fixed and the roof replaced. In all, the repairs cost the university $340,000," she said. In the past, Kreidler said that the university would rent portable halogen lamps to properly light the room because the lighting was so bad. "How ridiculous is that?" she said. "I mean, to have to bring portable lanterns in to light the place is just plain pathetic." When asked about the cost of the renovation, Kreidler said that the money was already in the budget and that no additional money had
to be taken out. "The maintenance budget allows for $35,000 and this project so far is under that," she said. "Tuition fees and student tuition will not be affected in any way." Kreidler gave credit to her staff and the art department for the work done. "I've got such a wonderful staff. They've really worked hard and are dedicated to making sure Central shines," she said. "If it weren't for Glenn Hightower's carpentry skills and his assistant Darrin Blackwell, I don't know what we would have done." Kreidler said that she wants Central to be a place that students and faculty can be proud of. • "We have always had the best price for the space. The sad part is we have not always looked that good," she said. "Now we can look good and offer a good price as well" About 300,000-people visit the Nigh University Center and the building accommodates about 4,000 events a year. For information about the Nigh University Center or any of its upcoming events, contact Kreidler at 974-5263.
There she is...Miss UCO 2004
Photo by Gavin Elliott
The Testing Center located in Thatcher Hall gives students the opportunity to test out of classes for academic credit.
Testing Services gives students alternatives to traditional classes
Photo by Gavin Elliott
Jennifer Warren was crowned this year's Miss. UCO in the Jan. 24 pageant. For complete pageant coverage, see page 4.
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free by anyone. This exam can be applied toward a masters or some kind of higher level degree, and taking the test does not show up on any records. Once a test is taken 'it cannot be retaken for six months. "Most students don't retake a
In one year, more than 5,3225 students took tests on national and local levels at Central. However, some students still claim to have no idea that testing options even exist. Barbara Mills; coordinator of Testing Services at Thatcher Hall, wants to make certain students are aware of the testing opportunities available to them at Central. "We try to work with students as best we can. Many non-traditional students never knew this service is available, and 1 am hoping to get the word out to those students who may live off campus," Mills said. For example, the Miller
test more than once, because they want to graduate on schedule," Mills said. The testing center is open to the public and also allows for special proctor exams. Those exams make it more convenient for Central students taking an online or correspondent course. Most schools charge $25 for a proctor (a person who supervises students at an examination) but at Central it is only $10 as long as it is just a basic test that does not take all day. '
The testing center helps recruit Advanced Placement students through score reports. Central offers rewards to those high scoring students to help persuade them to attend. Last summer, 330 AP students were
contacted. . Other tests include college entrance exams, program entrance exams, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and . the nursing entrance test. There are 150 departmental exams that can be taken at the center. They are like CLEP tests but prepared by the different departments at Central. "These tests help students achieve their academic goals," Mills said. For more information about testing, call 974-2388.
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Today in History 1939 Producer David 0. SeLznick began filming Gone With the Wind. Numerous problems with the script, several directors, and a soar-
ing budget plagued the project. After he turned down the role of Rhett Butler, Gary Cooper remarked, "Gone With the Wind is going to be the biggest flop in the history of Hollywood. I'm just glad it'll be Clark Gable who's falling flat on his face and not Gary Cooper".
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Correction: The headline for the Jan. 22 story "College of Education receives $500,000 grant" should have read "UCO Foundation receives $500,000 grant."
Health care should be given No. 1 priority It happens every four years. A new group of "concerned" politicians in ivory towers illuminate the real truth behind the downfall of American civilization. Whether it is taxes or economy or education or drug reform, these guys always have the answers. But of the most critical issues facing Americans today, the issue of health care is the one most neglected. A country of our stature should not be trailing behind as other developed countries provide for the health care of each and every one of its citizens. "Of all the forms of inequality," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhu-
mane." Health. A basic human right. A right that should not and cannot be ignored any longer. It is applicable to every man, woman and child, regardless of race, religion, age or class. As perhaps the most developed nation in the world, it is unacceptable to continue to neglect the health care needs of our citizens. In debates and in interviews, the seven Democratic candidates currently vying for their party's nomination make valid points in favor of their health care strategies. Universal health care, tax credit and subsidies are three ideas being tossed around at the Democratic debates.
Heart of the American Dream with, Gavin A Trip to Wal-Mart on a Sunday Afternoon Consumerism is .a great thing. Especially on a spring-like Sunday afternoon. A day to clean out the car, turn the tunes up and open all the doors and windows. This is what I decided to do to get out and soak in all this 60-degree weather because I knew it wouldn't last long. Upon rummaging through empty cabinet after cabinet, however, I came to find that there were no car cleaning products. Not even under the sink where the stuff usually is. A little sound went off in the back of my head, not too much unlike a storm siren' screaming, "Prepare yourself...we're going to Wal-Mart!" So I slid into the slick surface of the leather seats in my wagon and pointed the nose toward the blue and the white...the Wal-Marts...Always. Walk in through the eerie automatic doors and to the left, a long shelf filled with random consumer goods ranging from fire starter logs wrapped in yellow and red packaging, gray tipped tube socks, and bunches of bananas. This is all just in case you don't like starting off
forum, from page 1 set up, for those who requested tickets after Jan. 12. Mossman said that he expects 60 to 100 members of the local and national media to attend. "We're also currently in negotiations to have the entire event broadcast Thursday on Channel 9," he said. He said cable networks also plan to show portions of the event.
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Security measures will be taken by the UCO Police Department and other state and local law enforcement agencies, "Everybody that enters the building will be subject to search, as will anything that will be in their hands," said Jeff Harp, director UCO Public Safety. No backpacks will be permitted, he said. Some areas of the University Center will be restricted, although Harp said it will make
your shopping experience with an empty basket. No specialty store here. Nope. General, general, general. As general as you can get. My eyes darted from package to brightly colored package...Hmmm...fire-starter logs. As a matter of fact, my fireplace has gone on un-used long enough. What the hell? No, no. Snap out of it. Came here for car cleaning supplies. That's it. I push the basket further. Pass the tooth-rot aisle with the multiplicity of multi-color bags and all kinds of candy that stains your lips and tongue neon colors like a child who's bitten into the arm or tail of Alien or Predator. Sour bits that curl lips up like the worms the offending candy is shaped like. Resisting the call of the chocolate is easy though. Just remember the sharp sting shooting up my sensitive teeth, and that dentist bills are forever. A person could cruise down these big aisles at good speeds like the Lil' 01' Lady from Pasadena if it weren't for the huge cubes of shelves marketing puts in the middle like speed bumps to the consumer's eyes. Every four or five feet, self-help books, Left Behind series, and biographies about people I've
minimal impact on students and visitors. "We are simply trying to create a secure atmosphere that is flexible, is as open as it can be, as unintrusive as it can be, while still being effective," he said. He said it will be slower for students to get into the building, so they should try to leave early to avoid being late to class. Security measures being taken include: The Parking Services Counter and Identification Card Office will close at 11 mfr. Parking lot F/S M behind Thatcher Hall, the Visitor Parking lot east of the University Center and selected areas of the F/S5 parking lot will be closed for event-related parking. Several entry doors to the building will be closed all day, and signs will be in place to indicate the nearest available open entrance. Anyone wanting to access
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the third floor of the Nigh University Center will be required to pass through a checkpoint. The lounges on the south end of the second floor (south of the bookstore exit) of the University Center will be closed until 12:30 p.m. After that time, only persons with tickets will be allowed to pass through the security checkpoint at that location. Only persons with a ballroom ticket of pre-issued credential will be permitted to access the third floor after 11 a.m. No vehicles will be permitted to enter the fire lanes on the east and west sides of the University Center. Pedestrian access to certain areas outside the building will be restricted by use of flag line. No deliveries of materials will be permitted that day.
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The ideas always sound promising in the beginning, when they are being pitched. Unfortunately, it seems as if more "eminent" dangers inevitably arise to keep those ideas from coming to fruition during a presidency. But isn't healthcare more eminent than any other element? Shouldn't health care be the top priority for any country wanting to flourish? Basically, healthcare is an issue aimed at winning middle-class votes. None of these men can be categorized as middle class. It's hard to picture any of them waiting in an overcrowded emergency room to be seen by an overworked doctor. Rather, this world is pop-
ulated by hard-working men and women who pay far too much for far too little health care. These men and women deserve better. They deserve a leader who will protect their right to a better quality of life. We not only need a leader who has a strong grasp on what should be done to guarantee this right to health ,care. We need a leader who will stand by his word and implement the action needed to keep America's workforce After all, tax cuts and environmental policies don't mean much if we cannot afford to keep ourselves healthy.
never beard of but probably should know. Shaving kits complete with a bright red "sports" razor for the man who shaves his face like he drives his Camaro Z28 - fast. Louffas made to look like ducks and lions hang haphazardly from the vitamins and supplements section. Need some vitamin B? Iron? How about 'a bath accessory that looks like a lovable carnivore? "Oh yeah. 'Toothbrush," I think to myself. "I remember I need a toothbrush." So I put the lion louffa back and push through the cart-jammed aisles to the toothcare section. Electric or manuel toothbrush? Well, I've been meaning to start working out, so I opt for the manuel. Gotta' start somewhere, eh? Colors, colors, colors. Neon green and pink and rubber handles and bright blue bristles that change color when it's time for a new brush. How to decide? "Keep it simple," I tell myself. "Don't pay extra for unnecessary frills." Classic blue and white with old schOol bristles. I've always commended myself for being able to tell when it's time for a new tooth cleaner. Onward - only after dropping some Old Spice deodorant into the cart. Catchy logo - a ship sailing the seven seas. Rough and rugged, the way deodorant should be. Wal-Mart - 2, Gavin - 0. And still not to the automotive section yet, my intended destination.
I masterfully move through the toy section, feeling triumphant not to fall trap to the call of seventy-five cent Hot Wheels. Home decor. Gallons upon gallons of paint buckets with abstract names like "antler" that barely hint at what color the paint will be in the end. Blue light bulbs, red light bulbs, blue and red light bulbs with something that looks like dried hot glue shaped to look like thorns or spines...something. Frivolous. "Just say no. When would you use that?" I mutter to myself, under my breath. Finally, the promised land. Milk and Honey for all. Or...Turtle Wax and hand buffers. I grab all the cleaning products I need - Formula 2001 for the interior, spray on tire cleaner for that just bought look, and carnuba wax to make the black paint shiny. Made my way back to the checkout line, but not without picking up a six dollar CD visor/organizer. On the way to the line, I prepared myself for the last-minute items that are stashed and strategically placed, ready to jump out into your basket. Last week I fell for it. Couldn't resist the wild call of the brand new Freddy vs. Jason DVD that was waiting for me right next to the conveyor. Not this time. Not a bad trip though. I was tempted plenty, but came out of the place with only a handful of impulse buys.
'Win A Date With Tad Hamilton' reviewed Reviewer: Shawna Parks Starring: Topher Grace, Josh Duhamel, Kate Bosworth, Ginnifer Goodwin, Gary Cole, Sean Hayes and Nathan Lane. Directed by Robert Luketic. From the outset, this movie appeared to be a holey attempt for a TV actor (Topher Grace, aka Eric Forman from 'That 70s Show") to turn to the big screen. It actually turned out to be fairly decent for a romantic comedy, especially if you are a fan of Grace's unrelenting sarcasm. Grace plays Pete, the manager of a Piggly Wiggly in West Virginia who is hopelessly in love with his friend Rosalee, played by Kate Bosworth. (This seems quite similar to his job at Pricemart on his TV show, but anyway.) Duhamel plays Tad Hamilton, a swarthy Hollywood hotshot whose managers set up a date contest to clean up his image. Rosalee
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wins the date and the heart of Tad who ends up moving to West Virginia to be with her. You'll have lots of laughs as Pete tries to show up Tad and win Rosalee in return. Pete and Rosalee's
friend Cathy (Ginnifer Goodwin) adds even more humor to the film. You can't forget about the rest of the supporting cast such as Gary Cole, infamous for his role in Office Space. (Yeeaahh, we're putting cover sheets on all the TPS' reports...) Sean Hayes, better known as Jack from "Will and Grace" and Nathan Lane are a great comedy team and perfect for the role of Tad's managers. Topher Grace's acting doesn't go much beyond "That 70s Show" rhetoric, but if you're a fan, you won't mind at all. However, there is one big annoyance in the film, which is Rosalee's uber-cutesy West Virginia colloquialisms. All in all, Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! is something you may want to rent when it comes out on DVD but isn't a theater must-see.
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Theatre Department takes step for accreditation retired as the chair of that it any easier," Michael said. Another student wanted to department in 1996. He now works as a consul- know why some classes are required for all theatre stutant for theatre departments across the country. More than 130 "I have seen the facilities, and schools have they are just terrible - that's a been accredited for theatre given. I can't imagine working in across the that costume shop." country. As a consul— Keith Michael tant, Michael views the strengths that the Central dents. Currently someone department has by examining wanting a degree in theatre for everything from the number the technical side of it still has of plays in the library to the to take the theatre speech and recent chairs purchased for dialect class. Students feel it's nice to be integrated but theatre students. Once Michael takes his sometimes it doesn't make report to Washington, D.C., sense. Michael said that he is surNAST will send a ream of evaluators to Central for two prised a dramatic literature days. They will look at the course is not offered He has same things with no knowl- produced over 400 plays, and edge of Michael's previous he said that if an actor audireport. The evaluators then tioned for him and did nor send their report back to a know about 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' that actor commission in Washington, would be denied the part. This D.C. When UCO is ready to play and other essentials are apply for accreditation, the taught in a dramatic literature commission will make the course not available to Central students. Ultimately, this final decision. "From Michael's report we problem, too, goes back to the can see if we are moving in the lack of money. Theatre students are right direction. We invited Michael but have not actually required to do so many hours applied for accreditation yet," of work somehow related to theatre because they need Markwood said. After viewing Central, them for various reasons such Michael took the time to talk as, for scholarship, production Photo by Gavin Elliott to the theatre students to find and performance, stagecraft out what they thought are the and others. Whitney Burge, theatre junior, works in the Theatre Students are concerned strengths and weaknesses of Department's costume shop Jan. 22. they have to spend three hours the department. One problem, they said was a week in the shop for a one unfulfilled promises. For credit required production by Lauren Pulsinelli department has successfully example, the costume shop and performance class, and they still have to pay for it. Staff Writer demonstrated compliance with was supposed to be updated Students are frequently the procedures, standards and more than five years ago and it doing manual repair and has never happened. guidelines of NAST. Central's theatre depart"I have seen the facilities, maintenance. Students someCentral's dean of the ment recently began the process of becoming accredit- College of Arts, Media and and they are just terrible — times clean bathrooms because there is no jani tor and it helps ed by the National Association Design Dr. Christopher that's a given," Michael said. them with their hours "I couldn't imagine working Markwood said, "It's a multiof Schools of Theatre. in that costume shop." year process," but that he, as Dr. Keith Michael, consulLack of space for theatre tant for the National well as the chair of the theatre Association of Schools of department Dr. Roberta students is another problem. Theatre, visited Central Jan. Sloan, "are very committed to One student wanted to know if there was any way to buy a the accreditation process." 21. Michael is a qualified con- room from another departMichael will write a report sultant receiving a B.S. from ment because there is nowhere on Central's theatre departIndiana University and an to rehearse on campus. ment and submit ir. to NAST Michael said the faculty, MFA from the University of headquarters in Washington, Iowa and a Ph.D. from the provost and dean are aware of D.C. The report will discuss University of Bristol in the problems, and they were trying to do all they could to areas the theatre department England. fix them. In 1971, he was asked to needs to work on to become "There is an answer, and it's create a theatre department at accredited. The granting of money, but that doesn't make the University of Indiana. He accreditation means the
Mentioning lack of money is never comforting but Michael said, "What is comforting to me is that the students, faculty and dean all have the same concerns." Fund raising is important to seeing that the theatre program is eventually accredited as well as additional state funding. "UCO itself is severely under funded. We receive the least amount of money and are the third largest university in Oklahoma," Markwood said. Michael said he wanted an answer from the students about how the theatre program functions.
"This is not the way it is done," Michael replied. Michael said he would like to see a script library for students. He was also concerned with the lack of rehearsal time for performances. "The way you learn is by having a show run repeatedly." Michael said he would change rehearsal to six weeks with at least three days for dress rehearsal done in a professional way. "You can't do that here, and students begin to think this is just the way it is — it isn' t," Michael said
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making sure everything was ready and running smoothly. "Final check, everybody ready to open house?" Replies of, "Yeah," echo from all sides of the theatre. Within seconds, the audience for Miss UCO 2004 flood in from both wings at the back of the house and crisscross through the aisles to their seats, conversations buzzing with anticipation. After a long wait, the lights dim and the audience erupts in wild cheering as a voice booms over the P.A. asking everyone to stand for the national anthem. A thin woman in a red dress, with a crown delicately placed on top of carefully groomed blonde hair, steps out into the spotlight. Amanda Waterman, Miss UCO 2003, belts out the anthem to perfection, flowing between high and low notes with the ease and style of an opera singer. The crowd gets an introduction to all the women in the contest with a quick dance number, followed by the proper applause from the people sitting on the floor. Louder, more rambunctious cheering pours from the students in the balcony, which sounds a little more like a Yankees — Red Sox game rather than a pageant. The first event was welcomed with wide eyes and enthusiastic reports as the women walked out on stage in bathing suits and high heels, weaving in between three guys in bathing suits and handing them beach towels before making their final pose and shimmying backstage. Next was the talent event, which made up 30 percent of the scoring. The talent portion was highlighted by selections like a monologue called "Identity Crisis Crisis," "Talula the Baptist Chef, and a seamless execution of the 1940's up beat jazz tune, Louis Armstrong's "I Dare You."
The theatre in Mitchell Hall was empty except for the sound guys at the back of the house pushing knobs and switches, going through their final sound checks. Official looking people dressed in black were frantically running around, disappearing backstage, then reappearing in the wing of the balcony shouting orders and
There was colorful belly dancing, a cover of the classic saxophone song, "The Pink Panther," and two covers of songs by Patsy Cline. At intermission, the audience was asked to make their selection for 2004's Miss UCO. The audience spoke, and their choice was Jennifer Warren. The judges agreed, and Warren was crowned Miss UCO. Runners-up were Ashley Butler, first; Ashley Jones, second; Sarah Beth Richardson, third; and Melody McKinley fourth. Jennifer Warren cleaned house, pulling in awards for Ad Sales, the Director's Award, and the Swimsuit competition. Warren also tied with Jennifer Rodriguez for the Talent section. Rodriguez won the Miss Congeniality award.
Above, Amanda Waterman, Miss UCO 2003, performs for the crowd at the Miss UCO 2004 pageant. Watterman emceed the event. Below, below right and middle, contestants in the pageant perform during the talent competition. In addition to the performances pictured here, contestants sang, belly-danced and performed monologues.
Jennifer Warren, Miss UCO 2004, competes in the swimsuit portion of the pageant. War'ren won this portion, as well as the overall crown.
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NEWS Defensive intensity sparks UCO by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor Using stellar pressure defense, the Central Oklahoma men's basketball team got off to a terrific start in Lone Star North Division play with two home wins last week. "We started playing harder in the A&M-Commerce game (on Jan.10) and we emphasized containing the dribble. We are playing hard right now, the guys could have quit and given up but we didn't and it seems like our defensive intensity has turned up a notch," said Head Coach Terry Evans. Deshone Henderson came back from an injury to score a careerhigh 30 points in UCO's 109-89 victory over Southeastern Oklahoma (8-7, 1-0 in LSC North) on Jan. 24 at Hamilton Field House. "We played well offensively, shot the ball well and our guards had 14 assists and 2 turnovers. Anytime we don't turn the ball over we are going to score some points because we have some guys who can really shoot the ball," said Evans. The action was fast-paced early with the Bronchos taking a 11-9 lead with 15:08 left. Henderson was putting his stamp on the game from the outset, helping UCO to a 21-20 lead with 10:25 remaining. Central took the first sizable advantage after a Kentrell Gaddis one-handed throwdown. Gaddis' dunk sparked a run that gave UCO a 35-26 lead after two Broncho steals led CO buckets with 7:05 left. The Savages rallied back with a 7-0 run to cut the UCO lead to two at 35-33- with 6:23 left. On the play, Henderson injured his leg as he battled for the ball in the paint. He missed the rest of the half. Hitting 22-of-25 free throws, the Savages stayed in the game as neither team could pull away over the next six minutes as the Bronchos took a three-point
forced them into bad shots and we got some easy shots in transition," said Evans. The Bronchos jumped on the Tigers quickly, grabbing a 13-4 advantage with 14:55 left. UCO's defensive pressure bothered ECU early, creating turnovers and easy opportunities as the Bronchos took a 21-point lead at 31-10 with 9:55 left. "The guys could ECU stormed back going on a have quit and given • 14-0 run of their own to cut it to a single-digit lead at 31-24 with 7:03 up but we didn't left. and it seems like Henderson ignited the our defensive Bronchos with a breakaway twohanded jam to start a 7-0 UCO intensity has turned run making the score 38-24 with up a notch." 5:21 left. The two teams played fairly even for the remaining five min-Head Coach Terry utes as the Bronchos took a 47-36 Evans lead into the locker room. ECU Head Coach Wayne Cobb was unhappy with his on the ball forced SOSU into 20 squad's intensity coming out of the turnovers on the afternoon helping locker room as he took two timeCentral secure a 80-63 advantage outs within two minutes of the start of the final half with 8:34 left. McVay, who was outstanding SOSI" fought back with a 13-6 run to slice Central's lead to 10 at on the ball defensively in the game, snatched one of his five steals and 86-76 with 5:30 remaining. Four Bronchos were scored converted the lay-up to give UCO a 61-49 advantage with 14:35 left. double-figures as Central refused to The Tigers made their final run relinquish the control of the game on their way to the 105-89 victory. of the game cutting it to 74-61 UCO's guards took terrific care with 5:12 left, but the Bronchos of the basketball all afternoon as held them off on their way to their the Bronchos only lost 10 first LSC North win of the year. Henderson displayed his turnovers in their third straight diverse array of talents with 20 win. Henderson led UCO with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. McVay led the Bronchos with points and 4 assists, Reggie Paul killed his former SOSU teammates 23 points, several coming off laywith 23 points and 11 boards. ups. McVay added 5 assists and no turnovers in his impressive perforTerry McVay led the team with 6 assists and 19 points, while Gaddis mance. Paul was th. only other was outstanding with 18 points, 5 Broncho in double-figures with 12 points. assists and 4 steals. The Bronchos defense held With superb defensive pressure on the guards for East Central (5- ECU to 32.8% shooting, while 10) throughout the game, UCO forcing 17 turnovers. UCO is 6-11 overall, 2-0 in the grabbed 9 steals (five from McVay) LSC North setting up a showdown in an 88-71 win on Jan. 22. "We did a good job pressuring with Northeastern State tonight at 8 in the Hamilton Field House. defensively and we made shots while not turning the ball over. We
advantage, 44-41 at the half. Central came out of the locker room renewed as Henderson returned to start the second half. The Bronchos went on a 17-8 run to take the 61-49 lead with 14:47 left. The Bronchos superb pressure
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Bronchos fall to ECU, SOSU by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor The Central Oklahoma women's losing streak extended to four after losses to East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma last weekend at the Hamilton Field House. Despite five Broncho players in double-figures, Southeastern (510) outscored UCO in the final ten minutes to win, 74-68 on Jan. 24. UCO lead early but SOSU went on a 13-0 run to take a 17-7 lead with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first half. The Bronchos, who were down 13 at one point, fought back to cut the lead to 32-25 at the half. The Lady Savages came out in the second half and pushed the lead to ten at 35-25 just minutes into the second half. UCO responded with a 15-2 spurt to take the lead. Jackee' Brown, Lindsey Wilson and Kari Edge each hit three-pointers in the run that gave the Bronchos a 4037 lead with 13:46 left. UCO kept a 47-46 lead with just over nine minutes left but missed nine of their next 10 shots and SOSU jumped on the opportunity going on a 14-3 run to retake the 60-50 lead with 5:31 left. The Bronchos fought back to cut it to six at 64-58 with two minutes to play but UCO couldn't regain the lead as SOSU hit its free throws to take the win. SOSU's Jessica Hocker's hit 15-of-17 free throws on her way to a game-high 29 points. Lindsey Smith led the way with 15 points and 10 rebounds. April Woods added 14 points, 7 boards and 7 assists. Wilson dropped 11, Brown had 10 and Jennifer Bullis contributed off the bench with 10. With a outstanding three-
double-double with 13 points and point barrage to open the game, 11 boards, while Brown had 12 East Central (6-7) took a huge lead on their way to a 79-62 win points and 4 assists. Woods dropped 11 points despite being over the Bronchos on Jan. 22. Smith gave UCO its only lead in foul trouble throughout most of the game with a lay-up to give of the night. The Bronchos are 6-11 overall, the Bronchos a 2-0 advantage. ECU's Lindsay Sutton sparked 0-2 in the LSC North and will the Lady Tigers with several treys host No. 17-ranked Northeastern early to give them a 29-7 lead State tonight at 6 in the Hamilton Field House. midway through the first half. The Lady Tigers were scorching the net at Hamilton Field House with 62.5% shooting from beyond the three-point line in the first half. Their sharpshooting earned the Lady Tigers a 47-22 lead as they headed into the locker room. Despite a couple runs to cut ECU's lead the Bronchos couldn't get it below singledigits as the Lady Tigers cruised to their first Lone Star North win of the year. Sutton tied a Hamilton Field House record with seven treys and her way to a game-high 21 Photo by Robert Crauthers points. Smith knotJackee' Brown looks upcourt in UCO's ted another ,
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Province's points ignite UCO by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor In a battle of two of the top programs in Division II wrestling, No. 2-ranked Central Oklahoma defeated No. 14-ranked Central Missouri State, 27-16 on Jan. 23 at Hamilton Field House. Cole Province got UCO off to a great start winning a majority decision over Greg Waag, 11-1 at 133 pounds. "We started at 133 with Cole Province, our three-time national champion. He went out and basically dominated the match. Anytime you start with your best wrestler that can help set the tone,"
said Head Coach David James. Wade Bramlitt topped Kyle Waag, 6-4 at 141 pounds before CMSU took the next two matches. Shawn Silvis got the Bronchos back on track pinning Justin Cooper in 2:03 to right the ship. Jason Tapia followed with a fall of his own, dropping Brett Barbarick in 2:45 for his 14th pin of the season. Chris Saferite at 125 and Kevin Lochner at 197 earned major decisions with dominating performances against CMSU's Lance Craig and Seth Shippy. Central earned bonus points in five of the ten matches while win-
ning six. "Six of ten matches won, along with bonus points were the difference in the contest. We had three major decisions and two falls. Anytime you are scoring bonus points in a dual, that always helps," said James. UCO is 11-2 overall and will host Division I power Northern Iowa Saturday at 2 p.m.
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