The Vista Jan. 29, 2004

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2004

Thrift delivers `State of School'

by Rick Russick Staff Writer

Photo by Justin Avera

Rep. Dennis Kucinich speaks at the National Health Policy Council Forum Jan. 28 in the Nigh University Center Ballroom.

Candidates make stop at UCO before primary

by Lauren Pulsinelli and Rick Russick Staff Writers.

Outlining their plans for healthcare reform, Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Rep. Dennis Kucinich addressed Central faculty, students and community residents at the National Health Policy Council Forum in the Nigh University Center Ballroom Jan. 28.

The forum featured a 50-minute panel discussion on critical issues in health care.

Dr. Richard Boxer, chairman of the NHPC moderated the panel, which included Dr. Charles Roadman II, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association; Dr. Robert Freeman, executive director of public policy for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Sean Voskuhl, associate state director of AARP Oklahoma; and Mike Fogerty, CEO of Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Dr. Vince Orza, the co-chair of the Clark Campaign introduced former Sen. David Pryor, who spoke on behalf of Gen. Wesley Clark.

Former Oklahoma governor David Walters spoke for Dr. Howard Dean.

"One thing that always impressed me about [Dean] was his courage to say things that everyone else wants to say but won't," Walters said.

Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Larry Adair introduced Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman.

After leaving the extreme cold of New Hampshire, Lieberman said that Oklahoma's weather was a welcome change.

"First, let me say that the temperature here is much milder than in New Hampshire," he said.

"When I arrived, a warm wind greeted me."

After citing the names of several well-known Oklahoma supporters, Lieberman said he hopes that Oklahomans judge him by the

"It is a moral scandal that we are the richest nation in the world, and we can't take care of our children."

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Sen. Joe Lieberman

friends he keeps.

Lieberman told the crowd that he always asks people, "What is the number one problem in America?"

The majority of people answer, "Health care," he said.

Lieberman said the solution to the health care problem begins with children.

"It is a moral scandal that we are the richest nation in the world and we can't take care of our children," Lieberman said.

MediKids is Lieberman's answer to the problem. The MediKids plan will allow everyone from birth to age 25 to have health • care, Lieberman said.

He also promised that if a person loses his or her job, he or she would not lose their health insurance.

"I am prepared to take on Medicare and UCO News Bureau create sensible malpractice reform," Fifteen Central students will compete for Lieberman said. the title of Miss Black UCO 2004 during the He also addressed pageant's 20th anniversary celebration at 6:30 one seemingly popu- p.m. Jan. 31, in Mitchell Hall Theatre. lar topic that the The scholarship pageant, themed "Harlem

Jazz Lab to host Spiritual Festival UCO News Bureau The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music will hold its first Spiritual Festival at 7 p.m.

Feb. 10, at the UCO Jazz Lab. At the Festival, faculty and students will perform traditional spiritual songs such as "Ain't that Good News" and "Elijah Rock."

Performers will include UCO's women's choir, the Choriste, along with faculty members Dr. Kevin Eckard, Andre Francisco, Dr. Marilyn Govich, Brenda Seward-Johnson and Orlando Smith.

Spirituals originated in

other speakers ignored: stem cell research.

He that said on his first day in the Oval Office he would rescind President Bush's order limiting stem cell research.

He said he has a strong desire to change America's leadership. By listing the failures of the Bush administration to provide adequate health care to Americans, Lieberman said that as president, he will attempt to unite the country by not flip-flopping on the issues and taking a strong stand on defense.

"I am the one who can unite Democrats and some disappointed Republicans by restoring America's security and prosperity while also bringing fairness and integrity into the White House where it has been missing," Lieberman said.

Lynn Hardin introduced Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich.

Building his platform on the need for universal healthcare, Kucinich outlined what he referred to as a "true vision for healthcare for all" and referred to House Resolution 676, the bill that was

the late 1700s and early 1800s with AfricanAmerican slaves. The songs often are considered a "musical history" of African Americans and their struggle for freedom.

"This will be an exciting evening of songs that are the most deeply moving expressions of the human spirit," said Sandra Thompson, assistant professor of music.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.

The UCO Jazz Lab is located at 100 E. 5th Street.

For more information, call the UCO Jazz Lab at 359-7989.

recently defeated by members of the House of Representatives.

Kucinich criticized HMOs and said that it opened up a system of competition rather than cooperation among insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

"The current HMO plan that both parties passed in Congress set up a system of competition among insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies," he said.

Acknowledging Gov. Brad Henry's new healthcare initiative, Kucinich said that about 200,000 Oklahomans need a good healthcare program because they are lacking coverage and cannot afford long-term care and prescription drugs.

"We are really being pushed toward crisis in this country over the issue of healthcare. Americans are being plagued with bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure because they cannot afford the healthcare they need," Kucinich said.

When asked how he plans to fund universal health care, Kucinich responded, "We are already paying for it, but we are not getting it."

He said that he plans to use the money used in the current system to fund most of the plan. His plan entails redirecting government subsidies to insurance companies to the universal health care plan.

The rest of the plan would be

UCOS A President Kate Thrift gave her State of the School address to a joint session of the student legislature in the Nigh University Center Jan. 26.

After apologizing to the students for losing the speech, Thrift said that she wanted to thank everyone for their hard work in helping to get new legislation passed.

"I want to thank all of you today for your hard work this past year. I don't think all of you know how detrimental you are to this university and this student body," she said. "Whenever you are appointed to whatever position you hold, you are given a great opportunity to change the lives of over 1,500 students on campus."

Thrift mentioned the issues of tuition increases and new parking guidelines and said that UCOSA will be addressing the issues in the near future.

No exact timeline was given for any pending legislation.

"Every time you approve a piece of legislation, you are Kate Thrift, allowing the students to become UCOSA president directly involved in the university," Thrift said. "You should feel wonderful about the job you have done and are about to do for UCO and the surrounding community."

In the next phase of her speech, Thrift said that she would still fight for the students' right, but that she also wanted to give credit to the administration where credit was due.

"Last year there was a lot of talk about budgets. We had severe cutbacks and other problems, and it was so easy to blame the administration for the problems we were facing," Thrift said. "Today, I look at the administration differently. I think the administration should be commended for the hard work they have done with the little money they have been given."

Instead of blaming the administration for tuition hikes and other issues of concern, Thrift said, students need to address the Oklahoma Legislature with problems. The legislature is responsible for what little money UCO is allocated, she said.

"It's not the administration's fault. I don't want you to feel like I am abandoning you, because I'm not," Thrift said. "I want you all to know that the administration works very hard for you and your concerns."

She said that everyone who attends Central has the potential to do something great with his or her life.

Students should take a stand and voice their opinions.

"No matter what you are majoring in, you all are the ones who will be impacting this state and they [the legislature] need to realize that," she said.

Thrift said that she is trying to organize a campaign to allow students to voice their opinions to the Oklahoma legislature more effectively, perhaps by writing letters.

At the end of the speech, Thrift said that teachers should not give homework during "Dead Week," the week before finals.

"I don't think teachers should assign tests or homework during Dead Week. We need our time to study and I think a request of this nature is reasonable for a campus of this size," she said.

Thrift closed by mentioning that joint sessions with the Resident Hall Association would be conducted in the near future for the purpose of passing new legislation.

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Miss Black UCO 2004 to be crowned

Renaissance... A Night at the Cotton Club," will take a look back at the elegance and excitement from past pageants.

UCO students Charisma Pitre and Takeme Willis will serve as Mistress and Master of Ceremonies while contestants compete in swimsuit, talent, evening gown and projection question categories.

The pageant winner will receive a scholarship, wardrobe allowance, trophy and other gifts.

Other awards given during the pageant will be. Miss Congeniality, Business Woman of Tomorrow, People's Choice Award, Most Photogenic and Most Talented.

This year's winner will succeed Miss Black UCO 2003 Keneisha M. Green, a legal studies major from Enid.

This year's contestants' names, their parents, talents, platforms and their hometowns are: * Tanischa Williams of Lawton. She is the daughter of Tina Williams and the late Charles Williams. Her talent will be a lyrical dance to Lauryn Hill's "I Get Out." Her platform will be raising self esteem in youth. * She'Nikka Simpson of Lawton. She is the daughter of Candis and Michael Thomas. She will perform an original monologue, "When A

Woman's Fed Up." Domestic violence will be her platform. * Katrina Scott of Lawton. She is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W.D. Scott, Jr. She will tap and jazz dance to a hip-hop mix, and her platform for the pageant will be youth involvement in public service. * Lauren Floyd of Lawton. She is the daughter of Jill Floyd. For her talent, she will perform a monologue titled "From a Light Sista to a Dark Sista," and her platform will center on the professional development of minority students. • * Krystle Nelson of Oklahoma City. She is the daughter of Debra Hall Her talent will be singing "I Don't Want to Go." Her platform will be English education. * Janae Brown of Oklahoma City. She is the daughter of Eugene and Trina Brown. She will perform a jazz dance for her talent and will focus on awareness of child abuse and neglect in Oklahoma for her platform. * Queena Morgan of Oklahoma City. She is the daughter of Victor and Wani Morgan.

She will sing "Orange Colored Sky" for her talent portion, and her platform for the contest is social and emotional learning foracademic success. * Danielle Smith of Oklahoma City. She is the daughter of Jackie and Gerald Smith. She will sing the Jackson 5's "When I Had You," and will focus on cancer awareness for her platform. * Nikkia Barr of Oklahoma City. She is the daughter of Alma Moore and Willard Barr.

For her talent, she will sing "Miss Ceile's

Blues." Her platform will center on lupus awareness. * Sikethia Williams of Midwest City. She is the daughter of Gloria Williams. Her talent will be an original monologue, and her platform will be sexual abstinence. * Johna "Candy" Davis of Idabel. She is the daughter of John and Shirley Davis. She will perform a lyrical dance to India.Aries' "I am Ready For Love." Breast cancer awareness among African American women will be her platform. * Bre'Anda Booker of Ardmore. She is the daughter of Randy Booker and the late Rosland McCuerl. Her talent will be sign language to Yolanda Adam's "The Battle is the Lord's." Her platform during the pageant will be HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention among African Americans. * Cylesha Knox of Del City. She is the daughter of Cynthia Knox. Her talent will be a monologue titled "Address Me as Such."

Political awareness will be her platform. * Tova Henderson of Marietta. She is the daughter of Tonya Eblagh. She will sing Patti LaBelle's "If Only You Knew" during the talent portion of the contest and will focus on raising voting awareness for her platform. * Chez Redmond of Columbus, Ga. She is the daughter of Benetrious. She will sing Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed." Her platform will be awareness of healthcare issues and healthcare insurance for the independent college student.

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OPINION

January 29, 2004

Quote of the day Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.

- William James

Today in History 1845 "The Raven," the famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe, was published in the New York Evening Mirror.

Central Flashbacks with

Cartoon by Eric Osbom

Too good for Oklahoma? Think again.

Yesterday, two of the seven men vying for the Democratic presidential nomination came to UCO to speak about the health care plans they would implement if they were elected president.

What that means is that there are five men seeking that same nomination who didn't see fit to personally share their message with the people of Oklahoma. Admittedly, two sent ambassadors in their stead, but sending former Oklahoma Gov. Walters is hardly an acceptable substitute for Howard Dean.

Health care is an issue as important, if not more important, to this campaign as issues of economy, national security and even foreign wars.

Two men, of seven, felt that the Oklahoma vote was worth having.

Oklahoma, then, ought to reward Sen. Joe Lieberman and Rep. Dennis Kucinich with time and attention. They brought their health care plans before us, asking for our serious consideration. We ought to honor that request.

The other candidates and their camps will argue that spending their time here wasn't politically prudent.

Missouri, a state with far more delegates at stake, is up for grabs now that Gephardt has left the race. Or they'll tell us that they needed to get ready for the televised debate in South Carolina tonight.

The problem, however, remains.

Health care is THE issue of this campaign.

We live in a country with some of the best technology in the world.

We have well-educated doctors who work in clean, wellstocked hospitals. We also have millions of people whose only trips to see a doctor come when they are so sick they are forced to visit the emergency room; millions of people who cannot afford basic health care.

To borrow the words of Rep. Kucinich, "I ask you, what good is the best medicine available if people can't access it?"

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Dr. W. Roger Webb, President of the University of Central Oklahoma; Dr. Don Betz, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; and special guests watch the National Health Policy Council Forum Jan. 28 in the Nigh University Ballroom. candidates, from page 1 funded with contributions from the private sector.

Business would pay a 7.7 percent tax to help fund health care for their employees. This is a reduction in the current 8.2 percent tax paid by the private sector for health coverage.

Kucinich said he could get Congress to pass his universal health care bill because he has no affiliation with any corporation or industry.

"I am not worried about

catering to any of these interest group, so I am able to do it," Kucinich said. "We must not capitulate to special interest groups. That kind of defeatist thinking must be challenged. We cannot just say that special interest groups run Congress. I would ask that when you go to the polls you give me and give yourselves a Congress that will pass a universal health care plan."

Kucinich also said that Americans are growing very concerned over situation in Iraq. He said that he believes

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the candidates' stands on the Iraqi conflict will make the difference when it comes to the convention.

"Kerry, Edwards, Clark and Dean all made statements that there were once weapons of mass destruction in Iraq which the White House has used as a predicate to support their action against Iraq," he said.

Kucinich said that although he disagrees with Lieberman's position on Iraq, he would set him apart from the others because his position on Iraq has always

remained constant.

"Lieberman has always been for invading Iraq, so at least he is consistent. I don't think you can say he has been misled because that was his policy too," Kucinich said.

He said that he stood alone in September 2002 on the Iraq issue and that he was the only person who did not see the evidence of weapons of mass destruction.

"Now, the truth is finally coming out," Kucinich said.

"Two years later, Congress

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Well, hello my wonderful Centralites. I trust each one of you had a safe and happy holiday season and that this semester is greeting you with cheer.

Let's see now. Here's something interesting. Did you know that Centralite Tom C. Waldrep of Pottawatomie County was only 30 years old when he was re-elected for the third time to the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Jan. 31, 1919?

And for all you teachers out there who complain about your salaries...guess what, teachers have always been paid little to nothing. The superintendent of public instruction said that in 1919, teachers were at the bottom of the list for pay. High school teachers were paid $1,125 per year, intermediate teachers at $875 per year followed by elementary teachers at $820.

For those of you who like to complain about the Broadway Extension, think again. In the Jan. 1, 1921 issue of The Vista, it was reported that it took 45 minutes to reach Central by rail (the Interurban electric trolley) from either Oklahoma City or Guthrie. This was exciting news because the trip usually took an hour if you took the Santa Fe train.

Any sports-fans out there? Do me a favor. Don't complain about our stadium. On Feb. 13, 1934, a new stadium and football field was dedicated. (This isn't the one we have now.) The administration was proud to announce that students "will no longer have to worry about the wooden bleachers breaking and falling in."

All right all you history buffs. Did you know that on Jan 27, 1936, Amelia Earhart visited Central and spoke to faculty and students. She explained her reasons for wanting to fly the Atlantic. Needless to say, Central never heard from her again.

A tradition that was continued throughout World War II, the column "Centralites at the Front" featured Central soldiers serving our country. The column appeared weekly. By 1944, four American flags adorned the top of each column while advertisements for war bonds appeared on the front page. When the war was over, The Vista changed the name of the column to "Centralites still serve." The flags remained at the top of the column.

Here's something again for you "foot-ballers" out there. On Jan. 25, 1949, at a football game, students from Northwestern State College in Alva and Central got into a fight because some,one vandalized Central's bus. To this day it is not known who actually committed the act, although Northwestern apologized by writing a letter to the editor of The Vista.

For all you lovebirds out there, remember that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If any of you get crazy and want to get hitched, you may be interested in using the Y Chapel of Song located near Howell Hall in the direction of the Administration Building. On Jan. 26, 1950, Central's first wedding was held there. The chapel was built in 1949 to honor Central's men and women who served in both World Wars.

Speaking of war, on Jan. 9, 1951 students were once again fearing the draft. The Korean War was now in force and the Spring Semester greeted students with a headline on the front page that read, "Enrollment Starts; Boys Fear Draft."

On Jan. 16, 1951, construction for the new student union began. With a price tag of $250,000, the structure featured a ballroom, modern fountain, a three-lane bowling alley, four snooker tables, a bookstore, campus post office, smoking rooms and barbershops. The building is now used as the Art Building and is located across from Murdaugh Hall.

Did you know that Health and Physical Education Building, also known as Wantland Hall, used to be Central's gymnasium before the Hamilton Field House was built? The building is between Howell Hall and Mitchell Hall and was built in 1929.

On Jan. 30, 1958, President Maxwell Chambers announced that there would be an addition to Wantland Hall that would include a student canteen, activity center and classroom building. The two buildings would be connected by an enclosed walkway.

On Jan. 14, 1960, announcements were made for President Garland Godfrey's inauguration ceremony in July. In case you were wondering, the oval in front of the school was named after him On Jan. 10, 1963, the new Business and the Mathematics buildings were dedicated. The two buildings were joined together and became the College of Business Administration in 1997 under Pres. George Nigh.

On Jan. 8, 1965, the new Broncho Field House opened. The name later changed to Hamilton Field House to honor Coach Dale Hamilton and to recognize Central's 75th anniversary.

The ground was cleared for the new Student Union and Activity Center on Jan. 6, 1966. The building is now the Nigh University Center.

On Jan. 18, 1968, the Student Center Activities Board was established and plans were made to build a new Liberal Arts Building.

On Jan. 5, 1969, the new $2 million Chambers Library was built. The old library was housed in the Communications Building. President Nigh renovated the library in 1997 and doubled its size.

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SPORTS January 29, 2004

Sport Authority

UCO shooters go frigid to end upset bid

wit6 3.C. Wagnon Well, it is that time of year. Football season is ending and a new sport is just getting under way.

After this coming Sunday it will all be over, and everyone's lives can go back to normal.

Looking back at this season in football, it has been a crazy year in all levels of the game. In the college ranks, OU did its best to rid us of the BCS by getting thumped by Kansas State. Oklahoma State had a good season that wasn't capped by ending Oklahoma's championship hopes, and our own Coach Langston led the Bronchos back to the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

There's the professional level, which all comes to an end in one of the most anticipated days of the year: Super Bowl Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys re-emerged as a competitive team thanks in part to the "Tuna," Bill Parcells. Also, the worst team in football, the Bengals, narrowly missed their own trip to the playoffs. Last year's World Champions, the Buccaneers, didn't even compete, and last year's runners up, the Raiders, took over the reigns as the worst team in football.

This Sunday, two teams that no one predicted to make it this far are facing off for the title of World Champions.

Initially, we thought this game would be a boring match up between two defensively charged teams with less-than-exciting offenses.

Quite the contrary, this match up could be a great game that is almost certain to come down to the last second. Adam Vinatieri is known for his clutch field goals and Jake Delhomme has emerged as a hero late in the game. Tune in for a great finale to the wonderful season of football.

All good things must come to an end.

Fortunately, this isn't it just yet. Football isn't coming to an end, we're just taking a few months off to rest and prepare for the new and exciting seasons to come.

During the intermission we get to focus on a few more sports that are certain to pique our interests. Basketball is under way, and "March Madness" is just around the corner.

Missed opportunites doom UCO

by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor Slowed by squandered opportunities in the first half, the UCO men's basketball team dropped their showdown with Northeastern State, 74-61 on Jan. 27 in the Hamilton Field House.

"They turned the ball over quite a bit in the first half but we missed 10 lay-ups and you just can't do that against a good team," said Head Coach Terry Evans.

Both teams came out with excellent defense in the first half as NSU (9 - 8) took the 74 lead after a Darnell Hinson three-pointer.

The Redmen retained a three-point advantage with 9:44 left at 14-11 in a battle of two strong defenses.

In the final ten minutes of the first half, NSU went on a run after two turn-around jumpers from Hanson extended their lead to 27-18 with 3:37 remaining in the half.

The Bronchos rallied with five straight points to cut it to a ten-point deficit at 35-25 at the end of the first 20 minutes.

UCO shot 31% from the field in the first half of play.

"We had some bad shot selection and some bad decision-making. When you blow opportunites guys can tend to get down on themselves and their teammates," said Evans.

The Redmen added to their lead in the first five minutes of the second half, grabbing a 47-31 advantage with 14:32 left in the game.

NSU maintained their 16point lead at 56-40 with 10:31 remaining.

But UCO refused to quit despite a double-digit deficit.

Calvin 011ie finished a beautiful lob from Deshone Henderson with 7:11 left, sparking a Broncho run that

cut the NSU lead to ten at 68-58 with 4:53 left in the game.

But the we re Bronchos unable to continue hitting their shots down the stretch and the Redmen went on a 5-0 over the next few minutes securing the 73-58 advantage with 2:02 left on their way to the 7461 win.

"The team that played the hardest won. We didn't play the way we had the past 4 or 5 games and their bigs (forwards and centers) outplayed ours and their guards outplayed ours," said Evans.

UCO is 6-12 overall and 2-1 in the LSC North.

The Bronchos travel to Stephenville, Texas where top-ranked Tarleton State (15Photo by Gavin Elliott 2) hosts UCO Calvin 011ie goes for a jam against tonight at 8.

by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor After leading throughout most of the second half, the UCO women's basketball team surrendered the lead down the stretch in a loss to No.21-ranked Northeastern State, 65-60 on Jan. 27 at the Hamilton Field House.

"We didn't score a point in the last three minutes and our last field goal came with 6:08 left. That, along with free throws decided the game," said Head Coach John Keely.

The Bronchos shot only 57.1% (12-of-20) from the line in the contest.

The Bronchos jumped out to a 5-2 lead, only to see the Lady Reds (13-4) rally to take a 7-5 lead with 15:00 left in the first half.

UCO battled back to take a 1513 lead with 8:58 left after a Jackee' Brown three-pointer.

The Bronchos continued to find the range from beyond the arc, hitting several treys to extend to a 25-21 advantage with 2:55 remaining in the first half.

NSU responded with a 7-2 run to take the lead at 28-27 with 45.2 left in the half.

Lindsay Young gave the Bronchos the lead heading into the locker room with a lay-up to put UCO back ahead, 29-28 at the half UCO came out of the break playing well, as Brown hit a lay-up and Lindsey Smith buried a threepointer to give the Bronchos a 3632 lead.

The Bronchos had extended the lead to 40-32 when Smith committed her fourth personal foul forcing her to the bench.

UCO played stellar defense over the next three minutes holding the Lady Reds without a bucket and earning a double-digit lead, 42-32.

Using a 8-1 run, NSU fought back to cut the Broncho lead to 5148 with 8:16 remaining in the contest.

Brown hit another three-pointer to push the UCO lead back to six at 56-50 with 5:59 left.

After just over a minute of scoreless basketball, Smith fouled out with 4:55 remaining as she was called for an offensive foul. The Bronchos still held the lead at 6058 with 3:15 left.

After two scoreless minutes of play, NSU's Leslie Warner dropped a three-pointer to give the Lady Reds a one-point advantage.

NSU's Kelli Griffith stole UCO's inbound pass and converted on the other end to push their lead to three with 18 seconds left.

The Bronchos couldn't score in the final seconds falling to NSU,

65-60. The Lady Reds dominated in the paint with 32 points-in-thepaint compared to 12 for UCO. Tara Stewart led the Bronchos with 13 points, while Brown added 12.

UCO had more turnovers (16) than assists (12) negating their 44.4% shooting from the threepoint line.

The Bronchos are 6-12 overall and 0-3 in the LSC North as they head on the road to Stephenville, Texas to take on Tarleton State (89) tonight at 6.

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J anuary 29, 2004

Candidates: On the issues ■

Learn where the Democratic presidential candidates stand before the Oklahoma Primary Democratic Election Feb. 3.

Abortion

Death Penalty

Economy/ Taxes

Education

Environment/ Energy

Yes.

Supports.

Repeal portions of Bush tax cuts for richest Americans. No federal income tax to be paid by family of four making up to $50,000.

Tax cuts for families with with children making up to $100,000. $40 billion two-year tax rebate fund to help needy states and localities.

More money to states for education. Opposes vouchers.

"Tough new limits" on power plant emissions. Reinstate a special tax on companies that generate the most toxic waste. Inclined to oppose drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Yes.

Supports for "crimes such as terrorism or the killing of police officers or young children."

Repeal all of Bush's tax cuts, replace with unspecified "tax fairness" for middle-income earners. $100 billion two-year fund for domestic security projects, schools and transportation and communications systems.

No one to pay more than 10 percent of their income toward loans after postsecondary graduation.

Reduce emphasis on standardized tests in public schools.

Require 20 percent of electricity to come from renewable sources by 2020. Strengthen Clean Air Act. Increase fuel economy standard to 40 mpg for cars, SUVs, minivans. Re-enter Kyoto negotiations but not ready to ratify immediately.

Yes.

Supports.

Repeal tax cuts for richest Americans. Tax cuts for U.S. manufacturing, new funds for business development. Cut federal work force by 10 percent over 10 years.

One year of free tuition at public universities and community colleges for students who agree to 10 hours of community service a week. Opposes vouchers.

Tougher pollution rules for farms. Unspecified increase in fuel efficiency standards for cars.

No drilling in Arctic refuge.

Yes.

Opposes.

Repeal tax cuts for richest Americans. Spend on highways, school construction, pollution clean-up, energy projects and more to create 3 million jobs in 500 days.

$3.2 billion plan for high school students that would pay for fouryear public college tuition.

Reduce emphasis on test scores in public schools. Opposes vouchers.

No Arctic refuge drilling. Higher mileage standards. $20 billion from petroleum royalties to be used for cleaner energy.

Independent of Middle East oil in 10 years.

Yes.

Opposes.

Repeal tax cuts for richest Americans. $500 billion for schools, transportation and environmental systems.

Free public college education, to be paid for by repealing tax cuts to wealthiest people. Spend more on education.

Support Kyoto treaty. Toughen pollution penalties. Expand government ownership of utilities.

Double energy from renewable sources by 2010.

Yes.

Supports.

Repeal tax cuts for richest Americans. Cut taxes for middleincome earners even more than Bush has done. Cut deficit every year. New tax incentives for U.S. manufacturing, job creation and new-business investment,

Supports experimental vouchers.

Spend more on after-school programs. Raise Pell grants to $7,760 in 2008. Money to public colleges for minorities that increase enrollment and graduation rates of poor and minority students.

Raise mileage standards. Tax breaks for clean-fuel cars. Spend more on clean coal. More Gulf of Mexico drilling, none in Arctic refuge. No need for foreign oil in decade.

Yes.

Opposes.

Repeal all the Bush tax cuts. Fiveyear, $250 billion plan to fix transportation systems and reinforce domestic security.

Constitutional amendment to guarantee a high quality education for all. Opposes vouchers.

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Supports right to civil unions.

Tax credits to subsidize insurance for middle-income children; insurance incentives for poor and uncovered workers, the unemployed, military reservists and veterans.

"Create a temporary worker program that funnels workers to employers who need them and protects workers from exploitation."

Has spoken both in favor of and against decision to go to war.

Supports freer trade with labor and environmental protections.

Opposes gay marriage, signed first state law recognizing civil unions.

Expand state insurance program for poor children to include kids from middle-income families and poor adult workers. Tax breaks for middle-income workers, the unemployed and small companies.

Undocumented workers who "work hard, pay taxes and otherwise obey the rules" should be offered the right to become "full participants in our society."

Opposed war.

Wants to reopen North American Free Trade Agreement to reduce integration of U.S.Mexican economies, add tough labor and environmental protections.

Opposes gay marriage, supports domestic-partner benefits for same-sex couples.

Tax breaks for children's coverage, infants to be enrolled at birth in government program or private insurance. Subsidies to help two-thirds of uninsured adults buy coverage.

Those who "work hard and are responsible — they have earned the right to be American citizens."

Supported decision to go to war, opposed $87 billion package.

Supported better trading conditions for China. Says trade deals should include labor and environmental protections.

Opposes gay marriage, supports right to civil unions.

Subsidies for children, unemployed, small companies and more. Government to help pay for extraordinary medical costs for insurers and employers that keep premiums for workers down.

People who have been in the U.S. at least five years, paid taxes and "stayed out of trouble ought to be able to translate into an American citizen immediately."

Supported going to war but now says he did so based on faulty U.S. intelligence. Opposed $87 billion package. Replace U.S. provisional authority with U.N. leadership, boost number of Americans in uniform worldwide by 40,000.

Supports freer trade and wants more multilateral deals.

Supports right to gay marriage.

National health insurance providing single-payer universal health care.

Grant permanent legal status to illegal immigrants who have been in U.S. for at least five years.

Grant conditional legal status and work authorization to those who have been in U.S. less than five years and otherwise not broken laws.

Opposed United States going to war, wants United Nations to take over in Iraq.

Supported North American and world trade agreements and elevated trade status with China.

Wants labor and environmental standards in deals.

Opposes gay marriage, would let states decide about civil unions.

Expand state health insurance and create federal program to cover all children, no family paying more than 7..5 percent of income for kids' coverage.

Subsidies for uninsured workers, unemployed and parents at home.

"Undocumented immigrants who have lived here for five years, paid taxes and contributed to their communities have earned the right to become full-fledged Americans." Security check required. Expand work visas.

Supported going to war and $87 billion package.

Would withdraw United States from multilateral trade agreements and insist on labor and environmental standards in any new agreements.

Supports right to gay marriage.

Amend the Constitution to Says it should be easier for guarantee health care. undocumented workers to get legal status.

Opposed war.

Opposes NAFTA, says trade deals cannot ignore labor and environmental conditions.

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ENGLISH CLASSES Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall.

PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE Tutoring available *PREPARATION for TOEFL KRAV MAGA Official Training Center Self-Defense, Fighting, Fitness "So that one may walk in Peace" Krav Maga which means "Contact Combat" is a battle-tested approach to self-defense. Being physically and mentally prepared to handle all challengers is why so many people, as well as hundreds of law enforcement agencies, train in Krav Maga.

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DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans.

Affordable health and life plans also.

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RENTERS- Get $10,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote.

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CONSTRUCTION WORK Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area, call 824-8954.

SALES ASSOCIATE needed at Greg Burns Fine Arts, two afternoons a week and Saturdays. Call 842-5024.

LADY OF AMERICA is now hiring general manager and PT positions.

Must be available for AM & PM shifts: Apply in person at 100 E 15th St, Edmond.

PART TIME JOBS Senior Services of Oklahoma is looking for students to fill part time positions. Several 9am-lpm shifts and 1:30-5:30pm shifts are available for Mon-Fri. We pay $10/hr for energetic phone work educating senior citizens on healthcare issues. No experience is preferred, we will train.

Business is located at 1417 NW 150th St in Edmond. Call 879-1888 to set up interview. Ask for Josh Helms.

ASSISTANT NEEDED Required skills: Data Base, Marketing, $7-$10/hr + bonus.

Email resume to: David_nance @GMACM.com MOTHER'S HELPER needed for professional Edmond couple.

Household work, childcare, eves/wkends, 25-30 hrs/wk, $7$8/hr. Prefer French-speaking student. Call 340-9116.

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

Work around your school schedule.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEPENDABLE child sitter needed for occasional nights and weekends.

Must have own transportation and references are required, Edmond area, Dr. Ressler. Call 341-6009 or 396-8848.

NORTHSIDE YMCA is now hiring certified lifeguards and swim instructors. Call Amber at 751-6363.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL WORK Excellent starting pay, customer sales/service, possible scholarships & internships. All ages 18+. Conditions apply.

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ONE BEDROOM house, $335/mo, newly remodeled. Water, trash & lawn service paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Near UCO. Call Patricia at 408-8765.

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AVAILABLE NOW Two rooms in nice 4-bed Asian home (2620 sq ft) in very nice neighborhood, 4 mi to UCO. ONLY $350/mo per room per person, $250/mo per person if sharing a room. All bills paid. Kitchen and laundry privileges, free cable. Prefer non-smokers. Call Kartika at 8416725 for interview & info.

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