The Vista Jan. 27, 2005 by The Vista

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

UCOSA prepares task force to lobby for $20M bond ■

Perry to lead student group to lobby at capitol Feb. 7 by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The UCOSA House and Senate held their first joint meeting of the semester Jan. 24 in Constitution Hall in the Nigh University Center. After establishing that there was a majority of both House and Senate members present for the meeting, April Atkinson, UCOSA vice president, introduced Student Body President

Lane Perry. Perry made a speech, starting with a report on fundraisers from last semester. He said that he expects UCOSA to make about $200 to $300 from the sale of "scrub" pants. Perry said the Student Activity Board has a budget of approximately $11,000 this semester, which will be divided up and given out at each monthly meeting. He said that student organizations should apply for money to cover activity expenses, since the SAB will have about $3,200 to give out each month. Applications for funds from the SAB are available in the UCOSA office in the Nigh

University Center. Perry went on to describe his plans to organize a "lobbying task force" to take to the State Capitol Feb. 7 to attend Gov. Brad Henry's State of the State address. He said he is putting the task force together for the purpose of lobbying for $20 million from the upcoming $500 million capital bond issue. The bond issue would earmark funds from the new Oklahoma lottery for higher education purposes. Perry said if the referendum passes, and the money is allotted to UCO, it will be used to refurbish Old North, update classrooms, create an all-pur-

pose building with new technology and fund the proposed CSI lab. Perry said he wants to get as many UCO students as possible to attend the address. He said members of the task force will tour the Capitol and meet with representatives. He stressed the importance for students to get involved in local politics, since voting on local issues has the greatest direct impact on voters. "George Bush had nothing to do with the lottery, you did that," Perry said. He said the event would last from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7. "We are going to the capitol with an agenda, and we want to

make our presence known," Perry said. Perry then talked about three main issues he wants to address through UCOSA this semester. He said there is a proposal for the UCO and Edmond police to form a partnership. He said the proposal would need to be signed by President Webb and Edmond Mayor Saundra Naifeh to go into effect, which hasn't taken place yet. Then Perry talked about a new rule that stops student organizations from taking 15person vans to events out of town. Under the new rule, organizations would have to

charter buses, which Perry said could be too expensive for some clubs. Perry also talked about another new rule that would stop all driving on campus. He said even the UCO police couldn't drive on the sidewalks unless there was an emergency. He said this would also mean that students moving into dorms at the beginning of each semester would have to walk from the parking lot with their possessions, instead of driving up to the building and unloading their vehicles. Perry said he wanted

see UCOSA, page 3

ISC collects more than $1,200 for tsunami help by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The International Student Council held its regular monthly meeting Jan. 24 in the Robert S. Kerr Room in the Nigh University Center. Parliamentarian Jonathan Nazari opened the meeting with a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting. The motion passed by unanimous consent. Nazari then called for reports from the officers. Treasurer Eriko Miyazaki reported on the balances of the different ISC accounts, including the Tsunami Relief Fund. In the first six days of raising money for the fund, the ISC has gathered $1,247.93 and some clothing. ISC President Olanrewaju Daniels said he was excited about the response their fund-raiser had received. "We're doing something about our fellow citizens in other parts of the world," Daniels said. Benjamin John, (ISC Senator?) talked about the UCOSA Joint

house and Senate meeting that took place earlier that afternoon, and relayed the highlights to the ISC assembly. John encouraged leaders from other international student organizations to attend UCOSA Senate meetings, since each organization is entitled to a senator and can participate in voting. He said organizations can establish a senator by filling out a senator declaration form, available in the UCOSA office in the Nigh University Center. Nazari then talked about a plan for the UCO and Edmond police to form a partnership. He said the plan would extend the jurisdiction of the campus police to allow them to pull over speeders off-campus. • Daniels then talked about Student Body President Lane Perry's plan to form a "lobbying task force" and his efforts to organize students to go to the State Capitol to attend Governor Brad Henry's state of the state address. Daniels reminded the audience that Henry is proposing a $500 million bond that would designate money from the Oklahoma lottery for higher education. If the bond

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Sheila Miller, 2-D art major, works on a painting for her advanced painting class Jan. 26 in the Art Building.

see ISC, page 3 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Accounting Club Assistant dean of OU Law, continues with UCO alum to speak to club membership drive by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer The Accounting Club set up a table in the Business Administration Building, Jan. 24 to 28, for interested students to learn more about the organization. "Accounting is a great field with a lot of opportunities right now," said Colin Beverly, accounting major senior and the club's senator. He encouraged students to stop by and check it out. The club, which is one of the largest on campus, is open to accounting majors, business majors and any other student with an interest in accounting. "It's an awesome club," said Beverly. "The benefits are amazing, especially the opportunity to network with professionals." Mock interviews, sponsored by the club and Career Services, allow members to meet real • employers said Dr. Katherene P. Terrell, chairperson of the accounting department and sponsor of the club. "And, they sometimes lead to immediate job offers." Members that actively par-

ticipate also have the opportunity to apply for a small scholarship each semester said Terrell. The club is involved with several community service projects, including the Volunteers in Tax Assistance program and the OETA semiannual telethon. VITA is a service sponsored by the IRS that provides free assistance with tax returns to student members of the community. "It is a very informative, fun club where you get to do a lot of networking," said Rachel Malone, an accounting senior who has been a member for two years. "Each meeting has a different theme, with speakers that speak on topics relevant to all business majors." The club's first gathering of the semester will be held, Feb. 7, in the Will Rogers Room in the Nigh University Center. The meeting will be preceded• by a social starting at 6:30. Interested students can contact Dr. Katherene Terrell at 974-5272. Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com .

by Celia Cheatham Staff Writer The Assistant Dean of Students at University of Oklahoma Law School will be the guest speaker at an informational session hosted by the UCO Pre-Law Society at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Liberal Arts Building in Rm. 140. Dr. Stanley L. Evans, an alumnus of UCO, will lead a discussion on selecting a law school, the admissions process, goal setting and preparing for

the LSAT. The session will conclude with time for _questions students might have. Dr. Brad Morelli, the UCO Pre-Law Society sponsor, said that Evans will also have materials available for students interested in the OU Law School. After joining the army in 1968, Evans earned a Bachelor's Degree from UCO in Business Administration in 1976. In 2000, he retired from the army after 32 years of service, and in 2003, received a law degree from the OU Law School.

"I was asked upon graduation to stay at OU-Law and become the Dean of Students. I had preyiously been the Dean at the Army's Command & General Staff College and had experience operating a college," Evans said. For more information about this event or future Pre-Law Society activities, contact Dr. Brad Morelli at 974-3377 or email bmorelli@ucok.edu. Celia Cheatham can be reached at ccheatham@thevistaonline.com .

Art history major recieves travel award by Trisha Evans Staff Writer Jennifer Wilson, art history junior, was awarded the first Melton Legacy Collection Travel Award Jan. 18. The $1400 award will help cover her expenses for the UCO Department of Art's Italian Study Tour in May. Bill Hommel, professor of Art and coordinator of the

department's study abroad activities, said he hopes the travel award will be gifted annually to an art history student. "The Melton Art Library is very interested in promoting the art history degree that we have at the university," Hommel said. The degree was in some of the university's catalogues for the past few years, but was not an official degree until recently,

Hommel said. "The degree will be reinstituted this fall." The Melton Legacy Collection is housed in the Central Museum of Art, and features more than 60 pieces by artists from around the world, including its centerpiece, Thomas Moran's "Venice at Sunset." Wilson works and has chil-

see LEGACY, page 4

■ The payroll office will have W2 tax forms for employees available this week during the following times: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27-28. ■ Applications are avilable for the Freshman Representative Council at the UCOSA office. The due date for applications is 5 p.m. Feb. 2. ■ Donations for the Lt. Col. Terry May Memorial Park are being accepted at the ROTC office. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Stuart Jolly or Capt. Mike Lewczak at 9475167, or Anne Holberlein at 974-2770. ■ The International Student Council will sponsor a tsunami relief fund from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13 through 27 near the food court of the Nigh University Center.

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OPINION January 27, 2005

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: During my time at UCO, I have been privileged to take part in many historical events. When I arrived in 2002, I learned the ropes of gubernatorial campaigning by working with the College Republicans to elect Steve Largent. And while we may have lost that election, a flame erupted in my passion for politics with a desire to learn more about our government and to appreciate more the sacrifice of brave men and women, who protected the freedoms and liberties that you and I so often take for granted. But through it all, from 2002 to the present, one quote from Andrew Jackson becomes predominately more realistic in this political war. "One man's courage make's the majority." Mr. Etzler, if you are willing to imply that we, the

College Republicans, are a minority organization on this campus, just measure our success to yours. Furthermore, I would like to address your comments on excluding the gay and lesbians members of this campus. Sir, I welcome you to be just as welcoming to my fellow straight citizens. Our organization strongly believes that we hold just as much right as any organization on this campus to celebrate our individuality, which does include sexual preference. And while, sir, you may feel as though we are expressing "our dominance," I would like to remind you that freedom of speech is not an exclusive right to the minorities. Kyle E. Houts Chairman, UCO College Republicans; Political science & broadcast junior

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A majority of Americans voted for Bush, proving that "we don't change our horse midstream." Cartoon by Eric Osborn

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Inauguration is over; let optimism dictate second term Like it or not, President George W Bush won re-election in November of last year, and was sworn in for his second term last week. Maybe it's time to set our differ.ences aside and unite as ,a nation, not for the president or the political parties, but for ourselves and the future of our nation. History will decide Bush's legacy, and we have no idea what the next four years will hold. Who could have known what the last four years were to hold. Bush was placed in a situation no president would ever want to be in after Sept. 11, 2001, but thanks or not

to him we are still here today living as Americans. . Then he started a war. Again, history will decide if Bush is remembered as the liberator and savior of Iraq, or its worst enemy. Another pet project is the reform of social security to move toward what Bush calls as an "ownership society." Only time will tell the state of social security, and if Bush's plan is a godsend to young workers saving for the future or merely a false alarm, as some in Congress attest. In the president's defense, he came of age in the 1960s and is in many ways much more liberal than his conservative predecessors.

He followed the admirable pattern of Bill Clinton of giving top cabinet posts and high-ranking jobs to the most qualified, despite gender or race. The Bush presidency looks to be the first that will appoint two AfricanAmericans to the job of secretary of state, one of them a female. Sure, Bush may appear goofy and clunky. He may remind many of someone from the movie "Animal House" all grown up and in power, thanks to his influential daddy, but he is our president and deserves our respect as we deserve his, when making decisions about the future of the country. It's time for us all to give the presi-

dent a chance, but not fall idle. It is our right as Americans to elect whom we want to lead us and, likewise, to scrutinize our public officials and inspect their every move and decision under a magnifying glass, If we feel that a." president is not doing well, he can be removed by impeachment and dismissal, as we almost witnessed a few short years ago. That is a power and a freedom we hold to weed out tyrants and keep the democracy strong. We live in a great country where a president, no matter how good or bad, serves a limited term, and then we move on to someone else. That right

was established by the Founding Fathers and still continues today. So keep an eye on the president, and your congressman, governor, mayor, PTA president and anyone else in an elected post. Be an informed critic and watchdog, and give credit where credit is due, and when things go wrong, shout it from the rooftops and work for change. There are many things that make this country great, and it is our diversity and freedom of belief that defines us. Now, let's see what the next four years hold. The Vista editorial staff can be reached at editotial@thevistaonline.com.

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Funds for troops does not mean support for administration The pomp and fanfare of President Bush's inauguration recently subsided, but the noise along the parade route of Pennsylvania Avenue will be nothing compared to the racket that is about to be raised on Capitol Hill. The Bush administration prepares to ask Congress for more money for military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is no official number yet, but most estimates put the number near $80 billion. This would, put the total money appropriated for the anti-terrorism effort to near $280 billion. Many skeptics feel authorizing

JOSEPH WERTZ COLUMNIST more funding for the war is justifying it, but critics need to separate decisions made by the administration and the job our troops are obligated to complete. Unfortunately, those who support

the current administration use the "support the troop" mantra so frequently its lost .effectiveness. The money will be appropriated, but not quietly. Even vocal democrats, like Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, agree that we cannot "cut and rim" from the situation in Iraq, but argue that the Bush Administration lacks a clear plan. A commitment has been rhade, even if it was unintentional. Iraq is barely a country right now, but that could all change on Jan. 31 with the Iraqi elections. If the elections

go as poorly as many are predicting, U.S. taxpayers will be digging even deeper in their pockets. The money is needed; there is little debate about that. However, Americans grow increasingly concerned with writing a blank check and also being asked to leave the date line blank as well. Even though it might not be made public due to security concerns, some sort of timeline needs to be established on American military involvement in Iraq. Our military can't withdraw now, but at some point we are going to have

to. Some discussion needs to be made about what the back-up plan is if all others fail. Iraqi elections have, at the very least, a chance of failure. Insurgent attacks are on the rise, and U.S. troops are being killed. Our plan of last resort could quickly become our only one. The war on global terrorism is a bill that we can't afford to let become overdue.

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"'Napoleon Dynamite' because it's the best, and I want to become just like Kip and be a cage fighter."

"'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.' I laughed the entire time I watched it."

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NEWS January 27, 2005

Creative studies group hosts open mic night

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by Ashley Romano Staff Writer

Bush wants $80B more for wars in Iraq, Afghanistan WASHINGTON —As Congress started to digest a new Bush administration request of $80 billion to bankroll wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, its top budget analyst on Tuesday projected $855 billion in deficits for the next decade even without the costs of war and President Bush's Social Security plan. Three senior administration officials said the White House would request $80 billion for the wars, or a bit more, soon after Bush submits his budget for fiscal 2006 to lawmakers on Feb. 7. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the program has not yet been announced, said $75 billion of it would be for U.S. military costs, with the rest including funds to train and equip Iraqi and Afghan forces, aid the new Palestinian leadership, build an embassy in Baghdad and help victims of warfare in Sudan's Darfur province.

The Creative Studies Writers Institute hosted its first open mic night of the semester from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 22 at Milano's Pizzeria in Edmond. Linda McDonald, a co-sponsor of the CSWI, said members of the surrounding community and UCO were invited to read their work and meet fellow writers. She said everything from poetry to short essays can be read, and none of the writers' material will be censored. The only requirement is a fiveminute reading limit. McDonald said last fall was

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the first time students and members of the community participated in the open mic night. "We started out with professionals and faculty doing the readings," McDonald said. "What we found was that more and more students were interested." • She added the CSWI usually hosts the open mic nights once a month, but last semester the readings became so popular, the club had to hold them every three weeks. The. organization "has provided support, networking opportunities, social activities and professional development programs for writers in the UCO, Edmond and Oklahoma City communities for 20 years,"

said Dr. David Macey Jr., a cosponsor of the CSWI. He said potential members don't have to be a graduate or undergraduate creative studies majors to join. As for future events, McDonald said the CSWI will sponsor a few writing workshop days throughout the semester and will host a bake sale on Feb. 2 in the lobby of the Liberal Arts building. Also, the CSWI will host its first "Poetry Slam" on Feb. 13. The competition will include judges who will rate readers on a scale from one to 10, 10 being the best. The highest rated readers will win prizes. "It's like the Olympics of poetry,". McDonald said.

She said the slam will be a learning experience because readers will give a few, quick poetry performances. McDonald said the next open mic night will be held in April. For more information visit http ://www.lib arts . ucok. edu/en glish/creative/cwsi. Also, contact Linda McDonald at 9745635 or at lmcdonald@ucok.edu or Dr. David Macey Jr. at 974-5641 or at dmacey@ucok.edu to be put on the club's e-mail list and to learn more about upcoming events. Ashley Romano can be reached at aromano@thevistaonline,com.

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JERUSALEM — Israel and the Palestinian Authority resumed diplomatic contacts Wednesday after a two-week freeze, and Israel agreed to suspend targeted killings of Palestinian militants,_ two more steps toward a cease-fire and a resumption of peace talks. Also Wednesday, Israeli and Palestinian security chiefs held their second meeting in several hours on completing plans for the deployment of 1,500 Palestinian officers at flashpoints in central and southern Gaza. Commanders met at a key junction in southern Gaza, ahead of Thursday's deployment.

Astronauts install robotic arm on space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The two space station astronauts left their orbiting home in the hands of ground controllers Wednesday and floated outside to install an experimental robotic arm and inspect vents that might be causing air-supply equipment breakdowns. Leroy Chiao and Salizhan Sharipov found goo on the vents and hooked up the arm, solving a minor problem with a loose electrical connection on the elaborate robot system shortly before the spacewalk drew to a close.

Grieving Indians identify stampede WAI, India — Thousands of sobbing relatives struggled to identify the blackened and bruised bodies of loved ones in a hospital Wednesday, a day after a stampede during a religious procession to a hilltop temple killed at least 258 people and injured 200 in western India. The chain-reaction tragedy began when several Hindu pilgrims inside the ternple fell on a slippery floor and were crushed to death by the crowd. Word of the accident then trickled out to some of the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims climbing toward the hilltop on a narrow walkway.

Confirmation of Rice appears certain WASHINGTON — Despite strong Democratic dissent, Condoleezza Rice, President Bush's trusted national security aide and a main architect of his policies on Iraq and the war on terror, appears headed to overwhelming Senate approval as the next secretary of state. Once approved, Rice, 50, will replace Colin Powell and become the first black woman to serve as the nation's top diplomat.

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from page 1 passes, UCO is expected to receive approximately $20 million, which would be used for refurbishing buildings and building new classrooms. Daniels encouraged all international students to attend the address, which is scheduled Feb. 7. Daniels then gave an update on plans to establish an international house and office. He said they have been talking to different people about locations, and he hopes to carry out the plan either this semester or next. The ISC then debated whether or not to allocate funds for the purchase of binders for each of the ISC officers. These would be used to keep the minutes of all meetings and other paperwork, so that when the current members leave the ISC, they will leave a record of events for their replacements. The group voted and approved $38 to purchase binders for the ISC officers, with the understanding that representatives from member organizations would buy binders with money from their own accounts. Daniels then discussed plans to organize an "international town hall meeting." "It's going to be a meeting of all international students, not just the leaders, in Constitution Hall°to let them know we care and have a relationship with the people we're leading," Daniels said. The plan is still in the preliminary stages, and Daniels asked for feedback Photo by Naomi Takebuchi from the assembly, asking them to email him with their ideas about the Israel Lopez makes "California Roll" sushi Jan. 25 at the food court of the Nigh meeting, and whether they would be University Center. The price range for sushi is from $2.60 to $8.95. willing to participate or not. Daniels then reminded the assembly that Spring Break is coming up, and that they should start thinking about where they want to spend it. He said they would discuss the cost of a trip at a later meeting, after they had decided from page 1 on a destination. teers to work on his camUCOSA to discuss remedies assembly. The last part of the meeting was Strimple talked about the paign. to this new rule, but he said designated for new officer training. Atkinson asked the assemhe didn't think there is any- general mission of the The new representatives from the bly if anyone had any thing they would be able to UCOSA house and senate. Envoys, Bangladesh, Japan, Europe, "The laws we pass here announcements. No one had Nigeria and Kenya were introduced, do about it. Perry ended his speech, are to improve the lives of the any, and she called the meet- and Nazari passed out literature on paring to a close. and Atkinson called Senate student body," he said. liamentary procedure and discussed Pro Tempore Dallas Strimple Strimple ended his speech how the meetings are conducted. to the podium to address the by telling the audience that he Each officer described his or her is planning to run for studuties to the new representatives, to dent body president next Michael Robertson can be reached help them understand their new duties. fall, and asked for volun- at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com , Daniels closed the meeting with a speech about leadership. "It's very important to have a goal," he said. "Have a mission, have a strategy." The meeting was then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting in February.

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January 27, 2005

`Hotel Rwanda': a film worth checking into by Kelley Chambers Managing Editor

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The Satellite Barista, a cafe and coffee shop, opened recently in downtown Oklahoma City.

Local coffee shop grounds Starbucks Denny's. The espresso is consistently strong and tasty with a layer of amber crema' on top, the staple Nestled between the of a good shot of espresso. Heritage Hills neighborhood Co-owner Blake Moses recand downtown Oklahoma City, ommends the caramel mocha, between N.W. 1 1 th and 12th which is served in a 16 oz. cup and Walker, sits a dream come for $4.75. Moses added that all true for the coffee house condrinks made with chocolate get noisseur. the Ghiradelli treatment, a The Satellite Barista which gourmet chocolate from San opened Sept. 29 of last year is a Francisco. welcome relief to those who The food offerings available at all times include sandwiches, nachos and breakfast items. The staff is always happy to whip up anything to eat that they have On hand, and never scoff at a special order. Try the • breakfast burrito with avocado or any one of the delicious sandwiches on honey whole wheat bread baked locally at Big Sky Bakery. The Satellite Barista also offers granola from Big Sky that is nearly a Photo by Naomi Takebuchi meal in itself. Housed in a former Artwork is displayed for sale inside of the Satellite Barista located between pancake house built NW 11th and 12th and Walker in Oklahoma City. about 50 years ago, the futuristic looking

by Kelley Chambers Managing Editor

have become so inundated with the "Starbucks system" that it often seems that the traditional coffee house seems to have gone the way of the dodo. Serving custom crafted espresso drinks, tea, smoothies and food from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. on weeknights and on weekends into the wee hours of the morning, it is one of the only late night coffee haunts in the metro area that isn't

CAMPUS EVENTS ■ Students interested in attending law school are invited to an informational session with OU Assistant Dean of Students, Dr. Stanley L. Evans, hosted by the UCO Pre-Law Society on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts Room 140. For information about this event, contact Dr. Brad Morelli at 974-3377 or email bmorelli@ucok.edu . ■ "Da Block" UCO's urban television show will air at 2 p.m. every Friday on channel 22. ■ Psi Chi meeting at 12 p.m. Feb 2 in the Education Bldg. Room 210 or 7 p.m. in the Education Bldg. Room 311. Everyone is welcome and there will be free pizza. For more information call, Pamela Harjo at 216-9217. ■ Psi Chi will host a chili sale Feb. 7 on the first floor of the Education Bldg. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be having their Spring 2005 Formal

Rush Feb. 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the living room of the Human Environmental Science Bldg. Business attire is required. ■ An open workshop in creative writing sponsored by the Creative Studies Writers' Institute will be on the second and fourth Thursdays every month this semester in the Liberal Arts Building room 136 at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Kevin Adkisson at 4764159. ■ Quit Smoking ForLife a TADCA campus project featuring peer education and support. free to the UCO community every Tuesday at 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building room 135.

Kelley Chambers can be reached at kchambers@thevistaonline.com.

Hotel Rwanda is the gripping true tale of one man thrown into the position of saving the lives of his family, strangers and himself, when civil war erupts in his homeland of Rwanda. Don Cheadle plays Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager of a posh getaway for Americans and Europeans, who must protect a hunted people being swept up in a genocide that the world chose to ignore. Nick Nolte plays a hapless United Nations peacekeeper Col. Oliver who, with his troops, is donned in baby blue and under orders not to shoot even in the face of mass murder and destruction. When Rusesabagina finds himself abandoned by western forces who sweep in to remove all the Americans and Europeans then leave, and he must make every effort to restore calm while facing an uncertain future. Everyone in power in the film wants a payoff, and when lives are at stake, Cheadle raids the vaults and liquor cabinets of the wealthy Belgium hotel owners that he so loyally serves to pay off warlords for the lives of friends, neighbors, strangers and most importantly his family. Cheadle remains calm, but the pained expression on his face and slight hand gestures show the intensity his character employs while making life and death decisions for his family and those in his care. Cheadle, however, as the pillar of stability, awakes each morning to dress smartly in a suit and tie and attempts to conduct business as usual, which at times means dealing with the enemy to keep his people fed. He unwittingly becomes a character much like Oskar Schindler, who saved Jews from the Nazis in World War II, except -that the real life Rusesabagina did not start out to profit in any way, his dignity, the dignity of the hotel and most importantly the safety of Kelley Chambers can be reached at his family are what mattered kchambers@thevistaonline.com .

LEGACY from page 1 dren, and said that without this award it would have been very difficult for her to go on the trip. "I'm very honored and very appreciative to have the opportunity," Wilson said. "I'm excited about experiencing the culture and the people, the sights and the smells," Wilson

said. The piece of art that she is most excited to see is Leonardo DaVinci's "Last Supper." Students are selected based on need, GPA, an interview and a written statement telling how the study tour will further their education. The award is named after the

Melton Legacy Collection due to its support by people and institutions associated with the collection, but who wish to remain anonymous. Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.

■ The Medieval Society is sponsoring a lecture about Pagan Ship Burials Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Bldg. Room 132. ■ Auditions for the Freshman Follies a singing, acting and dancing show cornposed, and put on by just freshman will be Feb. 8 in the University . Center Room 108 from 3 to 9 p.m.

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to him. People should go see this film, not to be entertained, but as a reminder that atrocity happens around the world on a regular basis, and while the United States and Europe do not need to play a role in nation building, sometimes we must help those weaker than us when evil dominates and innocent people are left to the slaughter. The film also has elements of humor and does not play on emotional appeal for sympathy. Instead, it attempts to reenact what really happened just a decade ago. The audience seemed a bit listless as the movie got off to a slow start and at times it was a little confusing as to who were the good guys and who were the bad. The accents were also a bit hard to understand at times, but no more than watching a film with British or Australian actors. However, as the story gained momentum the audience gasped and reacted to the atrocity on the screen and at the conclusion gave a round of applause. Cheadle is a candidate for the best actor Oscar this year for Hotel Rwanda, up against some pretty tough competition, namely Jamie Foxx for his portrayal of Ray Charles in "Ray," a role that recently earned him the Golden Globe. Cheadle proved early on that he was one of the finest character actors in "Boogie Nights" as a western music loving adult film star who only wanted to make enough money to buy his own stereo store. Again he proved that he could hold his own with some of the biggest names in Hollywood in "Oceans 11" and the sequel currently showing, "Oceans 12." Hotel Rwanda is a must see and Cheadle and co-star, best supporting actress nominee Sophie Okonedo, are both apt candidates to take home an Oscar.

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`Aviator' to square off against 'Baby' at Oscars ■ Martin Scorcese's "The Aviator" receives 11 Academy Award nominations; "Neverland" and "Baby" follow with seven nominations Picture: "The Aviator" "Finding Neverland" "Million Dollar Baby" "Ray" "Sideways" Director: Martin Scorsese, "The Aviator" Clint Eastwood, "Million Dollar Baby" Taylor Hackford, "Ray" Alexander Payne, "Sideways" Mike Leigh, "Vera Drake." Actor: Don Cheadle, "Hotel Rwanda" Johnny Depp, "Finding Neverland" Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Aviator" Clint Eastwood, "Million Dollar Baby" Jamie Foxx, "Ray" Actress: Annette Bening, "Being Julia" Catalina Sandino Moreno, "Maria Full of Grace" Imelda Staunton, "Vera Drake" Hilary Swank, "Million Dollar Baby" Kate Winslet, "Eternal Sunshine of. the Spotless Mind" Supporting Actor: Alan Alda, "The Aviator" Thomas Haden Church, "Sideways" Jamie Foxx, "Collateral" Morgan Freeman, "Million Dollar Baby" Clive Owen, "Closer" Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett, "The Aviator" Laura Linney, "Kinsey" Virginia Madsen, "Sideways" Sophie Okonedo, "Hotel Rwanda" Natalie Portman, "Closer"

by David Germain AP Movie Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Martin Scorsese may finally be positioned for Academy Awards glory, but his Howard Hughes epic "The Aviator" will have to duke it out with Clint Eastwood's boxing drama. The best picture and director honors are shaping up as a twofilm race between Scorsese's and Eastwood's flicks, with "The Aviator" having the inside track as front-runner by leading the pack with 11 nominations Tuesday. The other best-picture contenders were "Finding Neverland," a whimsical portrait of the creation of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan"; "Ray," a fiery film biography of Ray Charles; and "Sideways," a quirky romance about the misadventures of two buddies on a wine-tasting road trip. Scorsese could be the story come Oscar night Feb. 27. The filmmaker behind such modern classics as "Raging Bull," "Taxi Driver" and "GoodFellas" has never delivered a best-picture winner, and Scorsese has never won a directing Oscar despite four previous nominations. "We don't want to jinx anything, but ultimately there is no one more deserving, absolutely," said Leonardo DiCaprio, a best-actor nominee as Hughes in "The Aviator" and the star of Scorsese's 2002 film "Gangs of New York," which had 10 Oscar nominations but lost in every category. "I have the ultimate respect for him as a director and as a person. What he has contributed to the world of cinema is phe-

nomenal and unprecedented. All I can say is, I'm. voting for him." Along with his directing slot, Eastwood was nominated for best actor as a cantankerous boxing trainer in "Million Dollar Baby." Eastwood previously had acting and directing nominations with 1992's "Unforgiven," which won the best-picture and directing Oscars. His acting nomination this time was a slight surprise given that most previous Hollywood honors had singled out Eastwood for his direction on "Million Dollar Baby," not his performance. "I heard his name and I screamed. I'm so happy," said Hilary Swank, a best-actress nominee for "Million Dollar Baby," in which she plays a fearless boxer struck by tragedy. "In my humble opinion, it's his best work to date." Jamie Foxx landed dual nominations. Foxx is considered the favorite in the bestactor race for his dazzling emulation of Charles in "Ray," and he also was picked in the supporting category for "Collateral," in which he plays a cabdriver forced to drive a hitman on a killing spree. "It's mind-blowing. It's a celebration right now. It is happiness right now," Foxx said. "If we win, it's going to be more happiness, but right now, it's simply time to be happy and reflect on what a fantastic year it's been for me." Joining DiCaprio, Eastwood and Foxx in the best-actor race were Johnny Depp as playwright Barrie in "Finding Neverland" and Don Cheadle in "Hotel Rwanda," starring as

hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina, who sheltered refugees from the Rwandan genocide. The best-actress category presents a rematch of the 1999 showdown, when underdog Swank won the Oscar for "Boys Don't Cry" over Annette Bening, who had been the frontrunner for "American Beauty." Along with Swank in "Million Dollar Baby," Bening was nominated for "Being Julia," in, which she plays an aging 1930s stage diva exacting wickedly comic revenge on the men in her life and a young rival. Both actresses won Golden Globes, Swank for best dramatic actress, Bening for actress in a musical or comedy. Also nominated for the bestactress Oscar: Catalina Sandino Moreno as a Colombian woman imperiled when she signs on to smuggle heroin in "Maria Full of Grace"; Imelda Staunton as a saintly housekeeper in 1950s Britain- who performs illegal abortions on the side in "Vera Drake"; and Kate Winslet as a woman who has had memories of her ex-boyfriend erased in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Staunton, a veteran British actress not widely known to American audiences, said she hoped the Oscar attention would draw more viewers to "Vera Drake," which so far has been in only narrow U.S. release. "I . am completely over the moon that I have got this far, because I am the unknown. This is a very difficult subject matter, this film, and that it's got this far is a miracle," Staunton said. Besides Eastwood and

Scorsese, directing nominees were Taylor Hackford for "Ray," Mike Leigh for "Vera Drake" and Alexander Payne for "Sideways." Along with Foxx in "Collateral," supporting-actor nominees were Alan Alda was nominated for supporting actor as a senator tussling with Hughes in "The Aviator"; Morgan Freeman as a worldlywise ex-boxer in "Million Dollar Baby"; Thomas Haden Church as a bridegroom out for a final fling in "Sideways"; and Clive Owen as a coarse lover in the sex drama "Closer." An old hand at the Oscar race with three previous nominations, Freeman said he would rather have slept another hour than be awakened by his publicist with word that he was in the running. "I wouldn't use the term excited," Freeman said. "I think probably the best term would be disappointed if I didn't get one." For supporting actress, academy voters picked Cate Blanchett, who plays Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator"; Laura Linney as sex researcher Alfred IGnsey's•carnally adventurous wife in "Kinsey"; Virginia Madsen as a deceived lover in "Sideways"; Sophie Okonedo as innkeeper Rusesabagina's wife in "Hotel Rwanda"; and Natalie Portman as a gutsy stripper in "Closer." "This is one of the shocks of my life. It's an incredible, astounding, heart-stopping moment," Madsen said. "This always seemed really unattainable, because it's the Academy Awards. It's the gold man, the gold statue." It was the best year ever for

black performers, who had five of the 20 acting nominations. The most previously was three, including the 2001 Oscars when Halle Berry . and Denzel Washington won the lead-acting prizes. Mel Gibson's blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" was shut out in major categories but received Oscar nominations for original score, cinematography and makeup. Michael Moore, a 2002 documentary winner for "Bowling

for Columbine," missed out on nominations this time with his hit "Fahrenheit 9/11." Moore decided against entering "Fahrenheit 9/11" in the documentary category to boost its prospects for best-picture and other categories, but the film failed to earn any nominations. "Sideways" star Paul Giamatti was the most notable absentee from the Oscar mix. The film was a darling among critics and brought Giamatti heaps of praise in earlier film honors. Co-star and nominee Church, who plays Giamatti's traveling pal, said he and Madsen would not have been in the running were it not for Giamatti. "I wanted to believe that three performances (from "Sideways") could get nominated, but I dreaded that somebody was going to get clipped," Church said. "My performance and I'm sure Virginia's do not exist without Paul's. One performance does not exist without the other." For more information, visit the Academy Awards Web site at: www.oscarcom

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"We didn't come out prepared today and thought they would be a pushover team, but obviously they weren't. We just got to get back to hard practices and Turnovers, turnovers and more turnovers plagued Central Oklahoma in a thrilling 62-60 victory over Drury get focused, get back to what we do and play to our intensity," said McVay. University. Alongside McVay in points was Sam UCO had a total of 22 turnovers on the night, serving Belt, who annihilated and executed at up a dozen turnovers in the first half. critical moments, with 13 points. "We didn't play well offensively at all. We shot 55 perMcVay nailed a three at the end of cent but that's deceiving. We didn't get a whole lot of shots the first half that made a complete 720 up where we usually average 60 to 70 shot attempts a game and we didn't get that because the amount of turnovers and degree spin around the rim, putting the the tempo of the game, but having 12 turnovers in the first crowd on the edge of their seats, then bringing them to their feet, and putting half and coming back with 10 that's not what we want," said UCO up 24-22 at intermission. Coach Evans. Belt made three trays, adding 13 "If you can play like we played tonight and still win ,that's encouraging. I don't think we'll ever play this bad points contributing a team-high seven rebounds. again," said Evans. UCO used a 12-6 run to overcome a Terry McVay brought down the house with a team high 41-36 deficit and take a 47-45 with of 17 points. Willie Shannon's jumper at the 6:24 McVay was a long-range sniper shooting 4-4 from the mark. three-point line. Rogers hit Drury's only three-pointer of the night at 6:04 to put the Panthers back on top. Belt did not stop there, draining back-to-back threes. The second one came as the shot clock wound down and a defender in his face, and brought the Bronchos up to a 53-48 lead with 4:22 left. Drury pulled within one point with 28 seconds left on Rogers' three-point play. Photo by Gavin D. Elliott McVay made two foul shots at 0:21 to make it 61Deshone Henderson fights for an offensive board against Drury on Tuesday. 58. Kevin Thomas' short jumper got the Panthers within 61-60 with 12 seconds left. Drury is lead by Kevin Thomas averaging 12.3 ppg. Deshone Henderson hit one of two free Thomas had 19 points for Drury. throws at 0:09 to leave Drury with a hope and Drury sits atop Division II teams with a 48.4 field goal a prayer. percentage. This one wasn't decided until Tyler Rogers Central Oklahoma resumes LSC play today taking on missed a three-point shot going in and luckily Cameron University. falling out for UCO with two seconds left. Cameron is ranked second to UCO averaging 81.5 points "I was on pins and needles all game. I was a game. . disappointed the way our guys played and disThe Aggies look to Eric Moore (16.5 ppg), Arthur appointed by the way the tempo of the game .Trousdell (14.9 ppg) and Marcus Girtmon (14.2 ppg) went. It was just one of those deals," said UCO has a four game win streak over CU. Evans. Central Oklahoma also opens play. to Southwestern Belt claimed the rebound that finalized the Oklahoma State Univ. Sat. Jan. 29. Bronchos feat in the defensive struggle. SWOSU ranks second in the LSC in scoring defense givUCO shot just 52.4 percent (11-of-21) from ing up a mere (61.1 ppg) the line but overcame that by shooting 55.3 Jamaal Shell leads SWOSU with (12.4 ppg) percent (21-of-38) from the field, including SWOSU has faced UCO more than any other team hav56.3 percent (9-of-16) from three-point range. ing a 73-68 lead. B.J. Raney, Willie Shannon and Tyler The Bronchos have trampled their rival Bulldogs in the Phillips had six points apiece, while last four showdowns. Henderson managed just two points after UCO leads the League in Scoring with 82.6, margin of entering the game as UCO's leading scorer victory (10.1) steals (9.8)and three pointers (9.0) with a 16.4 average. Harty Gatewood 111 can be reached at Photo by Naomi Takabuchi hgatewood@thevistaonline.com . Sports Writer

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HELP WANTE CONSTRUCTION WORK Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area, call 824-8954. PEARL'S of Edmond needs servers. Please apply in person at 834 W Danforth. LIKE CARS? FASTLANES is now hiring lube techs. We fully train on all vehicle maintenance! We are a growing metro company with advancement and benefit opportunities. Come by 2220 S Broadway to apply. Limited positions available. NEED A JOB? Like to work in a cool atmosphere? Then swing by FASTLANES, the vehicle supercenter! We are a growing metro company with advancement and benefit opportunities. Come by 2220 S Broadway to apply. ATTENTION: Business and Management majors. FASTLANES, the vehicle supercenter is looking for individuals who have leadership skills. With new stores opening we are looking for people to grow with us. Good pay and possible health benefits. Come by 2220 S Broadway to apply. STUDENT AIDE: Sets up materials, assists instructors and directors, and performs office duties in afterschool program. 2:30-7:30pm, 3-4 days per week and alternating Saturday mornings. Sylvan Learning Center, 842-7323. PT POSITION. If you have sales experience, we have a great job for you. 15+1us/wk, salary + commission. Call Beth at Tuxedo Junction (formerly Gingiss Formalwear) at Quail Springs Mall, 751-1745.

EVENING CARE needed for 8-yrold in exchange of FREE ROOM & BOARD, Mon-Fri after 3pm @20 hrs/wk. Must be neat, responsible w/kids and pets. Need own reliable transportation w/insurance for afterschool activities (2-3 times/wk). Or FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT for $300/mo. All bills pd including cab le/internet. Call 285-1212 for details. COLLEGE students needed to work 6-9pm doing marketing sales. Pay is $6.50-$7/hr, Mon-Thurs (flexible). Call Sheila at Westway, 608-0875, x305. THE DAIQUIRI ZONE is now hiring for wait staff and bartenders. Call 232-9663. Child NEW HORIZONS Development Ctr is now hiring PT afternoon teacher aides. Must be mature & responsible. If yOu love children and having fun, please apply at 1909 SE 15th in Edmond or call Carol at 748-4424. NEED CASH NOW? Get paid daily. Pinnacle Fitness is seeking applicants for PT/FT flyer distribution. Must have reliable transportation and be 18 or older. Pay is $.12 per house plus mileage. Flexible hours, start immediately. Apply at Pinnacle Fitness, 2137 NW 138Th, N of Memorial on Penn, next to Toys R Us. LOOKING for PT babysitter (plus weekends) for 4 wonderful kids. Must be Christian, non-smoker with a clean driving record. Call 812-7719 for interview. TELLER Coppermark Bank (formerly Americrest Bank) has PT and FT teller positions available. Previous cash handling and customer service experience required. SI If interested, please stop by to complete an application at: Coppermark Bank, Human Resources Dept, 4631 NW 23rd, OKC, OK 73127 www.americrestbank.com DEER CREEK Schools need bus drivers, 7-9am and 3-5pm Mon-Fri. Call 348-6100, X113. EDMOND FAMILY seeks nanny beginning in mid-June. Two children ages 3&1/2 and newborn. Mon/Wed/Fri, 7am to 5:30pm or need transportation to current daycare Mon/Wed/Fri, 7am to 9am. If interested, please call 475-9270.

PT/FT SERVERS needed, preferably for lunch shift. Apply in person at OLIVE GARDEN at Quail Springs, 2639 W Memorial, OKC. HOME BUYER MORTGAGE COUNSELOR FT POSITION/BILINGUAL â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Program: 2 Case Managers/Span/Eng/ Bilingual and 1 youth trainer positions. Must have BA in Social Work/Psych. or related field. Experience a plus! One Office Asst, Span/Eng Bilingual. No degree required, typing and computer skills a must. Immunization Coordinator: Bilingual/ FT/ Experience in working with families. No degree required but helpful. Administrative Asst: BA in Human Resource Mgmt/ Business or related field. Must be skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities, ability to train personnel on established agency policies and keep organized personnel records. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resource applications and advanced verbal and written communication skills a plus! Submit resume to LCDA, 420 SW 10th St, OKC, OK 73109. Applications available at the same location. MAKE MONEY taking online surveys. Earn $10-$125 for- surveys. Earn $25-$250 for focus groups. Visit www.cash4students.com/ucentok PART TIME customer service help, M-F, 5-9am, occasional weekend. Apply in person, Edmond YMCA, 1220 S Rankin. ACCOUNTING STUDENT Position open in Edmond CPA firm, approx 20 hrs/wk. Minimum 9 hrs accounting. Fax resume to 405-3480931. Email: john@jmacpas.com or tall John at 348-0615. CITY OF EDMOND is accepting applications for: Communication Specialist I (911 Dispatcher) Full time shift work. Receives emergency calls for Police, Fire & Medical and initiates the proper response. Must have computer skills, office experience, high school diploma or GED. Starts: $11.02/hr w/benefits. Job info line 359-4648 www.ci.Edmond.ok.us Apply at 100 E First, Rm 106

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KANG'S ASIAN BISTRO Now hiring waiters, bartender, sushi kitchen. Apply M-F, 10am-4pm at 2880 E 2nd St, Edmond, or call 8196645. CITY OF EDMOND Is accepting applications for summer positions: Pelican Bay Aquatic Ctr Lifeguard, CafĂŠ & Cashier Staff & Water Safety Instructors. Job info line 359-4648 www.ci.Edmond.ok.us Apply at 100 E First, Rm 106 GREAT JOB for student. PT during school and possible FT for summer. Position available for service and installation of electronic dog containment systems. Looking for a hard worker, must have a dependable truck, must love dogs. Please fax resume to 848-5732 or call 848-3838 to make appt. WANTED: HANDY Student. Carpenter's helper and maintenance. Close proximity to UCO campus. MF, 1-5pm. Some Saturdays. Experience preferred. Positive attitude and willingness to work A MUST. Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, able to work unsupervised. 341-9651. KENNEDY PLACE APTS 1,2&3 Bedrooms Across from UCO 341-7911 or visit our website www.kennedyplace.com ONE BEDROOM APT Gas and water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO. 1217 N Roosevelt, $340/mo plus deposit, 341-9651. BRYANT GROVE APTS 1, 2&3 Bedrooms 20 S Bryant, Edmond 341-2161 www.bryantgrove.com (2) ONE BED duplexes, $475/mo, all bills paid w/free washer/dryer on premises. NO PETS. Call 388-1519 or 406-6668. TWO APTS AVAILABLE at 407 N Bauman. $385/mo, $99/dep. One bed, one bath, walk to UCO. Call 677-7028, 769-9388, 216-9665. MOBILE HOMES 612 W 2nd St (off Fretz) # 5&6-Newly remodeled, $390/mo, $200/dep, 2 bedrooms. Call 3881519 or 406-6668.

NEW TOWNHOUSE, 2 bed, 2 bath, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hookups, ceiling fans, lots of closet space. NO PETS! Excellent location, 1 block from UCO. 441 N Blackwelder. $600/mo, $500/dep. TENANT responsible for utilities. 1 year lease, call 341-9651. STUDENTS 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments available. Call about our specials. Located approx 4 miles from campus. Hidden Village Apts, 341-8911 HOUSE FOR RENT 1001 E Thatcher, 3 bed, 1 bath, oversized living room. $850/mo, $500/dep, all bills paid, washer & dryer included. Call June at 3417395 or 388-1519. Available Dec 5.

FOR SALE KITCHEN hutch cabinet, 46" wide, 31" tall, 16" deep. Two drawers & lower cabinet, white, $50, 340-5620. ALSO: Brown wood entertainment center, 50" wide, 55" tall, 21" deep with 26"x29" space for TV. Also, 16" Panasonic color TV $100, 340-5620. 1994 BMW 325i convertible, runs great, few minor problems. $8450 OBO. Call 204-7172.

SPRING BREAK 2005. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/reservations at 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com **#1 SPRING BREAK Website! Lowest prices guaranteed. Free Meals & Free Drinks. Book 11 people, get 12th trip free! Group discounts for 6+. www.SpringBreakDiscounts.com or 800-838-8202.

ROOMMATE NEED FEMALE roommate to share 3 bed, 2 bath house close to UCO. NO PETS. Pay 1/3 utilities including internet, phone, cable. Call Lindsay at 570-1289. NEED FEMALE roommate to share 2 bedroom house 2 minutes walking to UCO, $350/mo (gas & electricity included). Call Sara at 405-285-0629 or 405-834-1818.

Progressive C l .t.

We, the members of the UCO Progressive Coalition, are extremely concerned about our nation's future. We base our worry on recent injustices and disturbing trends: * an immoral, preemptive war, setting dangerous precedent, and justified by cherry-picked evidence; * an uncooperative attitude toward other nations, an attitude that undermines the power of the U.N.; * an attack on civil liberties in the form of the Patriot Act and similar legislation; * a disregard for environmental integrity; * a habit of basing policy on ideology rather than on science as reported by agencies such as the EPA, the FDA, and the CDC; * a high tolerance for conflicts of interest; * corporations that are allowed to set public policy; * a retroactive position on civil and equal rights; * an attack on Constitutional principles including due process for those accused of crimes and the right to hear specific charges against one; * partisan court appointments; and * an electoral process that disenfranchises voters.

The UCO Progressive Coalition is composed of students, student organizations, alumni, administrators, faculty, staff, and concerned members of the wider community. We aim to raise awareness and promote discussion.

Get involved! Visit http://ucopc.thereitis.org for information on upcoming meetings and activities. Signers Abbey Warner, librarian; Adam Collier, UCO undergrad; Alex Ford, UCO undergrad; Allison Johnson, UCO undergrad; Amanda Holt, UCO grad. student in English; Amanda Reeves, UCO undergrad; Amanda Snipes, UCO undergrad; Amy Taylor, UCO undergrad; Andrew Bays, UCO undergrad; Angela Hayes, UCO undergrad; Angela Heim, UCO undergrad; Angela Singleton, UCO undergrad; Association of Women's Studies; Betsy Hildebrand, Edmond community member; Blair Brown, UCO undergrad; Bob Lee, UCO undergrad; Brenton Schurman, UCO undergrad; Carter Caywood, Prospective Student Services; Christopher A. "Tony" Telemeco, Lecturer in English; Clay Webber, UCO undergrad; Cody Ingram, UCO undergrad; D. Jean Benson, MPA; Damon Woolsey, UCO undergrad; Dana Jackson, UCO undergrad; Dann May, Lecturer in Humanities and Philosophy; David Donahoe, UCO undergrad; Dr. Brendan Lalor, Humanities and Philosophy; Dr. Cathi Dunkle, History; Dr. Charles Cooper, Mathematics and Statistics; Dr. Doug Reed, Gerontology; Dr. Eva Dadlez, Humanities and Philosophy; Dr. Greg Scott, Political Science; Dr. J. David Macey, Jr., English; Dr. Jamie Childs, Humanities and Philosophy; Dr. Jane Schlubach, Humanities and Philosophy; Dr. Jeff Plaks, History; Dr. Jill Scott, Psychology; Dr. Jim Baker, History; Dr. John Springer, English; Dr. Kurt Hochenauer, English; Dr. Rudi Nollert, Foreign Languages; Dr. Shari Villani, Occupational and Technology Education; Dr. Stephen Law, Humanities and Philosophy; Dr. Theresa Vaughan, Humanities and Philosophy; Dr. Tom Guild, General Business; Dr. Warren Dickson, Information Systems and Operations Management; Dr. William L. Hommel, Art Department; Ellen Kazmierczak, UCO alum; Emily Ramsey, UCO undergrad; Evan Chada, History and English undergrad; Gabriel Rupp, Lecturer in Psychology; Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Equality; Gene Johnson, UCO undergrad; Gypsey Teague, UCO graduate student, and Director of the Library at Langston University/OKC; Habib Tabatabai, librarian; Jacob Bone, UCO undergrad; Jacquelyn Woolsey, UCO undergrad; James Etzler, UCO undergrad; Jane Taylor, UCO librarian; Jean M. Roselius, Administrative Secretary; Jeff Cleek, UCO undergrad; Jeff Musselwhite, UCO alum; Jimmy Pike, UCO undergrad. Joanna J. Fulwider, UCO undergrad; John Priegnitz, UCO undergrad; John Rouse, UCO undergrad; Joni A. LeViness, concerned Oklahoman; Jordan Domanski, Mitchell Hall Theatre Box Office; Josh Umar, UCO undergrad; Karl Tyler, UCO undergrad; Kelsey Longanacre, UCO undergrad; Kerri D. Logsdon, UCO grad. student and writer for the Daily Oklahoman; Kiel Bradway, UCO undergrad; Linda Huff, UCO Center for Learning and Prof. Development; Linda McDonald, English; Marissa Stroud, UCO undergrad; Mark Reimer, UCO alum; Mark Underwood, UCO alum; Marla Roberson, UCO librarian; Matt Miller, Lecturer in Humanities and Philosophy; Melissa Corona, UCO undergrad; Micah Gamino, UCO undergrad; Nathan Huseman, UCO undergrad; Paige Lattimore, UCO undergrad; Patricia Beard, Lecturer in History; Patrick Cody Lee McGoodwin, UCO undergrad; Quentin Pratt, UCO undergrad; Rananda Cosby, UCO undergrad; Rory Telemeco, UCO undergrad; Sara Abolhosn, UCO undergrad; Sara Jordon, UCO undergrad; Sara Soltani, UCO undergrad; Shai Rasmussen, Athletic Marketing and Promotions; Shokooh Ahmadifar-Tribble, UCO undergrad:. Stephanie Shafer, UCO undergrad; Symposium of Philosophy; Taylor Tribble, graduate student; Tiffany Clark, UCO undergrad; Tony Jordan, UCO undergrad; Travis Estes, UCO undergrad; Tre Ronne, UCO undergrad; UCO Democratic Socialists; Whitney McCabe, UCO undergrad; *- The UCO Progressive Coalition represents its individual and group members, not the University of Central Oklahoma.

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