The Vista Feb. 3, 2005 by The Vista

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005

Edmond, campus PDs to partner together by Joseph Wertz Senior Staff Writer A new partnership between the UCO Department of Public Safety and the Edmond Police Department would define jurisdiction of UCO facilities located off-campus. The partnership replaces a 1993 agreement between the DPS and the EPD and is needed due to the expansion of buildings and programs to areas off the main UCO campus.

Gaylord foundation gives grant for labs

"We want to make sure we don't allow officers to exceed their police powers," said Jeff Harp, director of Public Safety at UCO. The Oklahoma Campus Security Act, signed into law in 1991, gives campus police departments jurisdiction over property owned or leased by colleges and universities. The former Ramada Plaza hotel, which is leased by UCO to provide student housing, would fall under the jurisdiction of the DPS, partly due to its proximity to campus, Harp

said. Harp also said UCO officers are better equipped to handle incidents in residential halls and student housing. In the new agreement, the UCO Jazz Lab would be primarily policed by the EPD. Harp said that any major crimes happening at the Jazz Lab would be worked by the EPD with assistance provided by the DPS. Harp said the new agreement would also allow DPS officers to issue traffic citations from the City of Edmond rather

than state citations, which are more expensive. The agreement will also lower the cost of transporting individuals arrested on campus. "Instead of hauling them to the city jail [in Oklahoma City], we can just take them a few blocks away to the municipal jail," Harp said. Harp said there could be fewer costs to defendants with the Edmond Municipal Court. UCO police officers have been used to supplementing EPD officers in situations requiring additional police presence.

"We look at this agreement as a tool to help both agencies do their job," Harp said. The EPD and DPS are "close to an agreement," but have not given an official completion date according to EPD Public Information Officer Glynda Chu. The merger will require the approval of both UCO President W. Roger Webb and Edmond Mayor Saundra Nai feh. Joseph Wertz can be reached at jwertz@thevistaonline.com.

An identity crisis

by Lauren Pulsinelli Associate Editor The College of Mathematics and Science recently received a $300,000 grant to allow for the completion of phase one to the science labs in Howell Hall. Inasmuch Foundation donated the money, and representatives from the foundation, Bill and Bob Ross, presented the grant to President W. Roger Webb Jan. 28. The three phases of the reconstruction process will cost an estimated $1.2 million. "The grant was awarded due in part to the 'Invest in Excellence Campaign.' It's a three-phase campaign to complete construction on the laboratories," said Beverly Endicott, director of Development for Mathematics and Science. "When Howell Hall was constructed in 1997, there were 11 labs not finished for biology and physics and engineering," she said. "Active fund raising will continue." The fund raising began in July 2004, and $125,000 has already been collected from alumni and institution donations. Endicott said David Stapleton, director of Architectural and Engineering Services, is in charge of construction but, "There has been input from faculty who play active roles to make sure labs are efficient to their needs." Phase-one construction will

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■ Dr. Kole Kleeman, UCO professor, has lost more than $6,000 to ID theft. by Ashley Romano Staff Writer A UCO journalism professor became a victim of identity theft while his Oklahoma City home was being remodeled over the 2004 Christmas break. Kole Kleeman, associate professor of Journalism, said he's had more than $6,000 stolen through charge card purchases and bogus checks bearing his name and information. "It's been a nightmare," he said. "It's very uncomfortable knowing someone else has your information." Kleeman said he left Some "iden-

tity cards" in a drawer at his home, and the remodeling crew advised him that they needed to do some construction in the room where the cards were. He said he then left for Chicago, thinking his home was in good hands. "I didn't do enough background checking (on the crew)," Kleeman said. He said that around Dec. 24 he looked at his bank account because he had recently been paid. "It (the bank account) seemed low," he said. "It showed Internet charges and checks with my name." Kleeman said he received a phone

call from J.C. Penny around Dec. 29. The store clerk told him someone had spent about $400 using his name. He then contacted his bank and the police about the fraud. "It's overwhelming," he said. "I am getting letters from creditors, and I am having to mail out affidavits of forgery. There is always something to do." The Federal Trade Commission defines identity theft as "when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, credit card number or other identifying information without your

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Fraternity remembers roots of Black History Month Omega Psi Phi members trace the history of Black History Month. by Trisha Evans Staff Writer February is Black History Month and four UCO members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. are proud to call many influential blacks, including the founder of Black History Month, their brother. Black History Month began as Negro History Week and was started in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson in conjunction with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. In 1976 it became Black History Month as we know it today, said Michael White, business management senior. "The very month in which the nation and the world pays homage to many influential and

by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The UCO Student Association Senate held its regular weekly meeting Jan. 31 in the Robert S. Kerr Room in the Nigh University Center. Senate Pro Tempore Dallas Strimple opened the meeting with an announcement about plans to update the UCOSA section of the UCO Web site. Then Strimple gave an update about a bill introduced last semester that would have established funding for independent undergraduate research projects. The bill went through discussions at the last Senate meeting of the fall semester, but was never resolved one way or the other. The bill was put on hold until now, but the author of the bill graduated in December, which caused some uncertainty about how the Senate should handle further discussion of the issue. Strimple said this sort of situation has never come up before, so he consulted former Senate members and student leaders, and was told that technically, the bill should "die." Strimple said the UCOSA Senate Rules Committee would meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 2 in the UCOSA office in the Nigh University Center to discuss what should be done, and whether the bill warrants further discussion or not. Then the senate voted to appoint Paul Brodersen to the UCOSA Supreme Court. The motion passed by unanimous consent, and Brodersen was officially appointed. Strimple then moved to give

Identity theft is becoming a more and more common problem. One UCO journalism professor has had an especially difficult time trying to get his identity back.

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famous blacks, an Omega man is initially responsible," White said. There are five students and four faculty members in UCO's chapter • of the fraternity, said White. "All we ever talk about is Martin Luther King and the Underground Railroad, but black history goes further than that," said Anthony Byrd, management information systems junior. Byrd says much of his education on black history has come through the fraternity. "Black History month shows how far we've come as African Americans and society as a whole," White said. "He also expressed that blacks should not depend on their history to be told by the very people who enslaved them or by word of mouth," White said.

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see UCOSA, page 4 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ UCO's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will help taxpayers will their federal and state tax returns from Feb. 1 through April 12 in Rm. 347 of Thatcher Hall. For information, contact Dr. Mary Sheets at msheets@ucok.edu or at 974-2834. ■ The application for the UCO Foundation Scholarship is available at: www.ucok.edu/campuslife/ APPL2005.pdf. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who have completed at least one semester at UCO are eligible. The application is due Feb. 18. ■ 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 UCO Accounting Club general meeting at 7 pm. Feb. 7 in the Will Rogers Room on the 4th floor of the Nigh University Center. Speaker Jean Hale will discuss careers in internal auditing.

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From left: Michael White, Anthony Byrd, Aurthurray Johnson, Jarrett Evans and Trevor Gordon are members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, will celebrate Black History Month this month.

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OPINION February 5, 2005

MY TURN UCOSA President Lane Perry concludes his guest column on his recent visit to Israel to study Israeli-Palestinian relations.

Think back and try to remember your first flight or your first ride on a bike. A memory that was made so long ago still seems so fresh in your mind because it meant something to you. My next experience highlights my time spent at the Dead Sea. The sea is known as the Dead Sea due to the lack of life living in it. The Dead Sea has a salt content of about 35% which when compared to the ocean's 3% salt content, explains this lack of life. So, what is so important about comparing salty water and a child's first step? Imagine floating. Imagine floating without a life-vest. Imagine using force to keep your feet from floating above your head. Many of us dove into the Dead Sea only to find ourselves forced to the surface. I will never forget the first time I

floated against my own will. The minute our bodies submersed a smile instantly appeared for all of us. We were kids again in a world that was safe from everything; we were totally alive and living in the minute. The Dead Sea has no sign of life, but that day it most definitely did. The time spent with various Palestinian and Israeli leaders was time well spent. I learned more than I expected through discussions of confusion, certainty, and then confusion again. My time in Israel was a roller coaster of events that undoubtedly contributed to who I am and who I will be. Time outside of your comfort zone is always time well spent. Take the time to step outside of whatever it is that you consider your own and become a part of something that is bigger than you, but better because of you.

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Identity theft: a growing threat on the horizon dentity theft. What an odd pair of words to enter the vernacular. A few years back it might only have conjured an image of one person dressed up as another in an attempt to fool a third party. But we all know better. Identity theft is the act of attaining access to another person's financial information and racking up bills under an assumed identity, and it's getting out of control. These crimes are on 'the rise. The FTC recently reported they received 250,000 reports of identity theft in 2004, or roughly 39 percent of all the

complaints they received. Whole divisions of Secret Service officers, police departments and fraud divisions within credit bureaus investigate instances of "white collar" crime where criminals spend with impunity on someone else's tab then move on often leaving a trail of financial destruction in the wake. The best defense is to keep your information concealed, not giving out personal financial information or your social security niiinber over `helilidtie or online and remaining vigilant when disclosing personal information to strangers. Another simple idea is to

buy a shredder and shred all personal documents, rather than throwing them in the trash for anyone to potentially find and use against you. One major problem is that many do not know they are victims until it is too late. A cellular phone bill that never arrives could be the result of someone changing another person's address unbeluioNkrnst to them, and racking up a huge bill. And while we must not go into a It would' be wise to stay on top of personal finances and report any inconsistencies or possible identity theft to the proper authorities before

criminals ruin your good name, credit and possibility to attain credit in the future. The Federal Trade Commission recommends individuals take four steps if they think they might be the victim of identity theft: Contact the fraud division of the three major credit bureaus; close any accounts that may have been opened or tampered with by criminals; file a police report and give a copy of that report to your creditors, and file a formal complaint with the. Federal Trade Commission. These actions will hopefully bring a halt to crimes against you before high-tech pickpockets

spend your money, wreck your credit then move on to their next victim. Visit the FTC Web site at http://www.ftc.gov/. for more information or to report identity theft. Locally, if you think you might be a victim, call the Oklahoma City Police Department's division of White Collar Crime at 297-1238, or in Edmond at 359-4432.

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Henry's focus should be on state of higher education klahoma Gov. Brad Henry will give the State of the State address Feb. 7 at the beginning of the new state legislative session. Henry needs to focus on economic conditions in Oklahoma and address his plan to make our state attractive to businesses. The education system in any state is the most critical factor in economic prosperity. Oklahoma isn't usually identified with higher education, but we need to be. Leading industries attract leading minds, and the problem needs to be attacked on both fronts. Oklahoma

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desperately needs to be the leader in some aspect of technology or research. The $500 million higher education bond issue is a good start for providing high-tech industries with much needed

research facilities and expertise. With the proper funding, Oklahoma graduates in engineering, chemistry and biomedicine can help develop programs that cycle money back into the state. The Oklahoma economy animal needs to feed itself. Oklahoma economic interests focus on many agricultural concerns. Programs at Oklahoma State University could help the farm industry update technology and be leaders in new research techniques. Chemistry and biochemistry programs at the University of Oklahoma

rival that of most nationwide. According to OU President David Boren, they don't have enough lab space for current students to work in, and have to be bussed to Oklahoma City to utilize laboratories. Every effort needs to be made to ensure that Oklahoma students have every available opportunity to receive a higher education. We need to educate students on the benefits of education. Higher education of some kind is viewed as a basic need for most well paying jobs. Not receiving a higher education should be viewed with the same disdain as not

finishing high school. College degrees are the new high school diploma, and our state should discourage dropouts. With some clear leadership and resolve, Gov. Henry can make clear that education is a priority in Oklahoma and that it is a necessity for the future of our economy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and our state.

Joseph Wertz can be reached at jwertz@thevistaonline.com .

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"No, not really because I don't have to write down my social security number on paper. I do most of my work on a safe, secure area on the Internet."

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NEWS February 3, 2005

ISC collects $400 more for tsunami relief

NEWS IN BRIEF Pope's condition stabilizes in hospital VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II had a restful night and his condition stabilized after he was rushed to a hospital with breathing trouble, but he will spend several more days at the clinic to recover from the flu, the Vatican said Wednesday. Around the world, Roman Catholics paused to pray for the health of the 84-year-old pontiff.

Chertoff pledges to weigh civil liberties WASHINGTON — President Bush's nominee for secretary of Homeland Security told senators on Wednesday that if confirmed he would balance protecting the nation with preserving civil liberties. Michael Chertoff, a federal appeals court judge, was expected to face tough questioning about any role he took while heading the Justice Department's Criminal Division in approving interrogation techniques and other mistreatment of detainees swept up in the terrorism investigation following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

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She invited the ISC to participate in the event in any way they wanted to. The ISC representatives said they would have to ask the members of their particular groups if they want to participate, but the ISC itself voted to participate in the event as a group. Olanrewaju Daniels, ISC president, volunteered to be on the planning committee for the party, and two ISC representatives joined him and agreed to help. Daniels then moved on to the subject of the International Town Hall meeting. Daniels said the meeting is "designed to reach out to all the international students." He said the town hall meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 in Constitution Hall, to accommodate as many students as possible. Daniels updated the council

on his plans to establish an international house and office. He said they are still waiting to hear about the availability of office space on campus. Then Daniels called for volunteers to work on the graduation reception scheduled for April 25. ISC Sen. Benjamin John then spoke on his plan to sell roses on Valentine's Day. He said that he wanted to let students tell them who to deliver the roses to when they buy them, and then on Valentine's Day they would deliver the roses to the recipient's class. It was pointed out that professors might not appreciate the interruption of their classes for rose delivery, and it was agreed that they would have to form a committee to find out if that would be possible and organize the event. The council voted John as the committee chair for

1982 to provide funding to educational programs. The foundation also helps arts programs like the Oklahoma Center of Arts located on campus. John Clinton, executive director for OCOA, submitted a proposal to the Inasmuch Foundation and received $12,500. The money will be used for the "Arts Education Perception Survey" to be sent to faculty, parents and administration of 120 elementary schools. Clinton said the survey will also be distributed to business lead-

ers. "The survey will help determine what they think art education is," Clinton said. "So much research has shown that the arts are fundamental for intellectual and social developments, and that it increases a child's attention span. If all that's true then why are so many art programs being cut?" Clinton asked. The survey questions are confidential, but Clinton said an example type of question is, "Should art only be taught by certified arts education teachers?"

"Black History shouldn't ry," Evans said. just:, , be,, , a , celebration in, .41,1969 he had been the first February, but all year long," African American senator in said Jarrett Evans, business Virginia since Reconstruction, communications sophomore. Evans said. "People should just sit down White said Black History and think about all the accom- Month is for everyone. "We plishments. I think they would need to change our attitudes as be surprised," said Arthurray society. Some people don't Johnson, criminal justice junior. want to celebrate it because The accomplishments he they think it is just for black speaks of include another people—but it's not." Omega Psi Phi brother, Dr. Bill Cosby, Langston Charles Richard Drew, whose Hughes, Jesse Jackson and research made it possible to Michael Jordan are all Omega store and transport blood plas- Psi Phi fraternity members. ma. Omega Psi Phi is not just "Drew has been considered concerned with remembering one of the most honored and the past but developing black respected figures in the medical leaders for the future. The frafield, and his development of ternity's theme is "Economic the blood plasma bank has Empowerment Leading to given a second chance to live to Social and Political Change." millions," Byrd said. S. Earl Wilson, executive Another famous fraternity director of Omega Psi Phi brother is Lawrence Douglas Fraternity Inc., said the goal of Wilder who became Virginia's the fraternity is to change the governor in 1990. "Brother social standards of African Wilder was the first black man Americans. "Our charge is to elected governor in U.S. histo- make a positive difference in

the lives of black people. Social and political changes will only happen through our own economic success." The Black Student Association will host "Salute to Black History," at 2 p.m., Feb. 9, in Ballroom A of Nigh University Center. "We will be honoring UCO's first black enrolled student, Mrs. Elizabeth Hilton-Threatt, and the first black tenured professor, Dr. Evan Lemley," said Brittany Dean, executive board member for the BSA. Feb. 21-26 is Black Love Week. A "Lovers and Friends" date auction will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in Ballroom A of Nigh University Center. "We will be auctioning off twelve students from our organization and sending them on paid dates," said Dean. A "Love vs. Lust" forum/reception will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 22, in the Will Rogers Room of Nigh University Center. "We will have two

international women's 'issues.

by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The International Student Council held its regular weekly meeting Jan. 31 in the Robert S. Kerr Room in the Nigh University Center. Treasurer Eriko Miyazaki reported that since the last meeting, ISC raised almost $400 for the Tsunami Relief Fund. The fundraiser ended Jan. 29, but she said there was still some money that needed to be collected from convenience stores and other places off-campus where they've been collecting money. Then Sunshine Cowan of Work of Women was introduced to give a speech about the upcoming International Women's Day. Cowan said her organization is going to stage a WOW party on the UCO campus to raise awareness about

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Plane skids off runway, crashes in New Jersey TETERBORO, N.J. —A corporate jet hurtled off the end of a runway while attempting to take off from Teterboro Airport on Wednesday, speeding across a highway during the morning rush hour and slamming into a warehouse. At least 14 people were injured, one critically. One witness said a pilot crawled out of the wreckage and told him the crew lost control of the plane.

Bush speech sets sights on Social Security WASHINGTON — With four years left to build his legacy, President Bush's State of the Union address outlines his goals to give Social Security a makeover, stay the course in Iraq, push for democratic reform abroad and tackle an array of domestic issues at home. Bush was delivering his speech Wednesday on Capitol Hill, already the scene of a testy, partisan debate over his plan to offer private retirement accounts.

38 days after tsunami, nine survivors found NEW DELHI — Nine tribespeople who survived the December tsunami spent 38 days wandering through flattened villages on a remote Indian island, eating boars and coconuts, before police found them Wednesday. Five men, two women and two young girls were discovered in a forest on Campbell Bay island by police searching for people still missing after the Dec. 26 disaster that killed at least 158,000 in 11 nations. At least 10,749 people were killed in India. — from The Associated Press

begin in May when the spring semester is over. "We can't do all of them (labs) at once," said Stapleton. "More construction is scheduled for September or October." As the money is raised, the construction could continue for a few years. "There will be some noise from the construction at Howell Hall next semester and some rearranging of classes, but it shouldn't be a significant distraction," Stapleton said. Edith Kinney Gaylord started the Inasmuch Foundation in

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"They (surveys) will be sent all over Oklahoma including the panhandle and returned by the end of February," he said. The results will then be calculated and sent to arts education organizations by the end of April, and Clinton said he hopes they will eventually lead to more arts programs in Oklahoma schools. Clinton said the total cost to conduct the 10,000 statewide surveys would be $55,000.

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and his colleagues appear ready to kick off 2005 the way they ended 2004 _ continuing a series of modest interest rate increases to make sure inflation stays in check. Fed policymakers were wrapping up their first meeting of the new year on Wednesday. It was widely expected that at the end of the two days of discussions the central bank will announce another quarter-point increase in the federal funds rate.

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the project. The council then discussed their plans for the International Parade, scheduled for April 8. Treasurer Miyazaki was voted chair of that project. Then Daniels talked about Leaders by Leaders, an upcoming event he wants the ISC to' participate in. He then talked more about student body, President Lane Perry's Lobbying Task Force, and encouraged all of the ISC members to go to the Capitol Feb. 7 to hear Gov. Brad Henry's State of the State address and show their support for the upcoming $500 million bond issue that, if passed, would mean as much as $20 million for UCO. After some general announcements, the meeting was adjourned.

speakers that will bring the educational, biblical and social point of view of both topics," said Dean. A "He Say/She Say" forum "dedicated to discussing the topics that plague our relationships as men and women," begins at 7 p.m., Feb. 23 in Constitution Hall of Nigh University Center, said Dean. A potluck dinner will be hosted with a movie. "Soulfood Night" will be Feb. 24 with the time to be announced at a later date. The "Mahogany Ball" is semi-formal and open to all students. It begins at 7 p.m., Feb. 25 in Ballroom A of Nigh University Center. Feb. 26, there will be a community service project. For more information on any of these events contact MeShawn Conley at 974-5944. Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.

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Accounting faculty advises taxpayers on filing 2004 taxes by Ashlie Campbell

Staff Writer The Accounting Department will sponsor the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program Feb. 1-April 12 to help taxpayers prepare their income tax return. "It is aimed at people within the lower to moderate income bracket who need help with their federal and state income taxes," said Dr. Mary Sheets, accounting professor and 'advisor for VITA. The program, which is in its eighth year, is open to students, faculty, and the general public. "Incentives for U.S. residents to participate include free electronic filing, which normally costs $25, and possible receiving their federal refund within two weeks if they have direct deposit," said Sheets. "We can also save non-residents, who make up two-thirds of our clients, around $100," said Sheets. "Overall, the program saves the community at least $60,000," said Dr. Katherene Terrell, chairperson of the Accounting Depa ► unent. VITA is sponsored by the IRS and run by students and faculty from the Accounting Department. New volunteers are required to attend a one-day training seminar, and all volunteers are

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require to pass a test provided by the IRS and asked to help at least three times. "We run the program as much for our students as the public," said Sheets. "The test that all the volunteers have to take every year is a good way to keep everyone up to date with the new tax laws and is also a good refresher," said Rachel Jones, accounting graduate and fourth year volunteer. "I liked that we were able to help people get their taxes completed properly and on time," said Haley Hight, accounting senior. "I think it's important for everyone to give back to the community in some way, and for accounting students this is one of the best ways. I plan to volunteer as long as the sight is open." One volunteer that continues to return every year is Denis Senechal. "He's a member of the community h has been here every day since the program Photo by Naomi Takebuchi first started," said Sheets. "He is a very important part of the group." Dr. Bambi Hara helps Majal Hill, accounting senior, file her federal income taxes Feb. 1 in Thatcher Hall. VITA will offer these services "The experience with VITA through April 12. The deadline to file income taxes is April 15. is invaluable," said Joe Walker, former accounting Volunteers will be available March 26-April 9, from 8:00- their Social Security card, W-2 also bring their passport and major and accounting club preson Tuesdays, Feb. 1-April 12, 10:30am. and 1099 forms for 2004, any visa. ident. "It gives accounting stuand Thursdays, March 24-April They will be closed from tax forms received in the mail dents the opportunity of real life Ashlie Campbell can be reached 7, from 2:00-4:30pm, and March 12-19 for Spring Break. and last year's returns. experience and is also a resume Saturdays, Feb.5-March 5 and Students should bring along Non-U.S. residents should at acampbell@thevistaonllne.com. builder."

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speaking privileges to student about a student focus group she body President Lane Perry. has organized for 1 p.m. Feb. 4 Perry talked about his in the Nigh University Center "Lobbying Task Force," a plan Rm. 108. She said the meeting to form a group of UCO stu- would be a forum for student's dents to go to the state Capitol ideas and concerns about the for Gov. Brad Henry's State of UCO Student Health Center. the State address, Feb. 7. He She said there would also be said Henry will propose a $500 discussion of proposed changes million bond issue for higher to the center, including plans to education, to be funded by the establish a full-time physician new state lottery. If the bond on campus. passes, UCO hopes to receive Strimple then recognized about $20 million for remodel- UCOSA Rep. Jill Sallee, who ing and new facilities. Perry spoke about the Freshman said he wants to form the task Representative Council. Sallee force to get as many students as said the council would serve to possible to go to the Capitol for give freshmen a more authorithe address. He said 22 people tative voice on campus and a came to the first task force more affective forum for voicmeeting Jan. 26, and he ing their concerns. announced another meeting for Strimple then called for Feb. 2 in the UCOSA office. announcements. There were "Go down there and be a none at that time, and Strimple part of this," Perry said. adjourned the meeting. After Perry's speech, Strimple announced Dr. Jo McGuffin, director of the UCO Michael Robertson can be reached Student Health Center. at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com . McGuffin made a short speech

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Punxsutawney Phil: six more weeks of winter by Dan Nephin The Associated Press

PUNXSUTAWN EY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil has spoken, and the news isn't good. The world's most famous fury forecaster saw his shadow Wednesday on Gobbler's Knob, suggesting another six weeks of wintry weather. The chubby critter delivered the prediction after he was pulled from his bun-ow in an oak stump at 7:31 a.m. by a tophatted handler, and his prediction was greeted by boos from the thousands in attendance. "He's only the messenger!" one of the members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club — the volunteer group in charge of Phil and the town's Groundhog Day festivities — reminded the crowd braving the frigid weather. In the years since The Punxsutawney Spirit first carried word of the groundhog's failing to see its shadow in 1886, this town of 7,500 people about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh has been dubbed the "Weather Capital of the World." The tradition stems from the Christian holiday of Candlemas, and the belief that if a hibernating animal sees its shadow, winter will last another six weeks. If there's no shadow, spring will come early. That was the forecast from Lilburn, Ga., groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee, who did not see his shadow when he emerged as light rain fell Wednesday morning. Beau made his appearance with a female groundhog their handlers at Yellow River Game Ranch hope will produce offspring to continue the tradition if the aging prognosticator

retires this year. In Punxsutawney, an energetic crowd of about 2,000 people was already assembled by 3:30 a.m. Most were bundled against the cold, but at least one young woman braved the weather in a bikini top. Nikki Wehrmann and her 9year-old daughter, Arianne, had on layer upon layer as they huddled over coffee and hot chocolate. Arianne was taking the day off from school to see Phil, her mother said. They live in nearby DuBois. "We considered this an educational purpose," said Wehrmann, who told her daughter about the history of Groundhog Day and plans to have Arianne do a project on the event. "And anything that brings 20,000 or 30,000 people on some years we have to do it at least once," Wehrmann said. Resident Sue Lingenfelter said the annual frenzy, and just how famous Phil is, still amazes her. "I just placed a catalog order yesterday and the guy said to me, 'Is your town ready to go crazy?'" she said. Ward Brown, 50, and his sister Suzy Fulkerson, 41, came from Sparta, Ill., although they tied the trip in with a visit to their sister, who recently moved to nearby DuBois. "It was a good excuse to visit her," said Brown, who was toting a $75 stump of wood a craftsman had carved into the shape of a groundhog sporting a top hat. According to the Punxsutawney club, Phil saw his shadow for the 95th time. He hasn't seen his shadow 14 times; nine years have no record of the outcome.

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Bryan Mitschell, music sophomore, polishes his percussion skills in symphonic band class Feb. 1 at the Music Building.

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A Student Focus Group conducted by Dr. Jo McGuffin, Director of the Student Health Center will be held Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Room 108. Students opinions, ideas and concerns regarding the Student Health Center will be discussed.

III 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.

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The Football Prophet's guide to gambling; The Eagles are doomed...long live the Patriots Gambling on the Super Bowl is a time-honored tradition practiced mostly by rabid sports addicts. There is no deterrent and no antidote to sway these degenerates from this dangerous activity. Dangerous indeed. It's not called 'gambling' because it's a safe and reliable way of acquiring money. And if it were, everyone would do it and thus, the mystique would be gone. There are a few things to keep in mind while gambling your money away this weekend. One is, it is illegal. They will bust down your door and kick over your queso dip and Fritos with their jackboots to confiscate your betting paraphernalia. That's why I'm not betting on the game... Throughout life, you often hear people espouse the wisdom to you, "Go with your

heart... What is your heart telling you...?" Apparently, these people have never gambled before. Generally, people who talk like this smell of patchouli and shouldn't be trusted outside of buying beads from them. And even then, keep your eyes on them — their heart may be telling them to rip you off. In the sporting world, listening to your heart is death. Actually, it would be wise to disregard your heart outside of the sporting world as well, but that's a different column for a different columnist.

GAVIN D. ELLIOTT SPORTS EDITOR

The heart is tied to emotions and makes decisions based on love or hate or indifference. If you love a team, you're going to bet for them, regardless of the reality of the situation. If you hate a team, you're going to bet against them because you hate them. It's a bad way to bet, indeed, and a sure way to give your money to your friends, tax free. The heart doesn't take into account things like numbers and rationale and reason, which are very important things to take into account when putting hard-earned

money on the line. We take these things very serious. The head will say, "Hey, listen to me for a second here. We don't want to go throwing a hundred bucks away because you're not 'feeling' Philly." And I'm not. I don't think Philadelphia has what it takes to take down the seasoned Patriots. T.O. or no T.O. Definitely not without T.O. The Patriots' balanced attack will defeat Philadelphia's off-kilter, NO T.O. offense. But this is Super Bowl weekend and no bet is a safe bet, so...bet wisely or don't bet at all.

Gavin D. Elliott can be reached at gelliott@thevistaonline.com.

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The top three positions in the Lone Star North division could be shuffled by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer UCO lets the rubber hit the road, bouncing to Ada OK to face the No. 1, 12-7 LSC North leader East Central (3-1). The number two Bronchos then return home Saturday to trample a No. 3-ranked, 13-6 Southeastern Savages, who are at a fair 2-2 in LSC Conference play. The Bronchos look to regain stability after being busted by Southwestern in a late 87-81 conference loss. UCO is 3-1 in North play. The Tigers have won their last two games in a roaring through SOSU 89-87 in overtime after tying the game with a last-second free throw and lashing Tarleton State 66-63 on a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Tigers had a three-game winning streak

stopped last Saturday by division leader Tarleton State. Tigers have an 18-14 lead in the series and have won the last three meetings. The Savages have a three-game losing streak and host league leader Northeastern State today before raging to Edmond. The Savages once boasted with an eight-game winning streak that was swatted in a home loss to ECU, falling to Tarleton 57-52. East Central averages 74 points a game, ahead of UCO, with a 73.5 average. The Savages trail tied for ninth at points per game with 70.5. The Savages have tamed the Bronchos on several occasions leading the series 28-13. The Blazing Bronchos lead the conference in steals averaging a strong 9.75 with 39 steals on the year. The Savages block 3.5 shots a game and are

ranked third in the conference. The uncontrolled Savages offense is No. 2 in the North with .514 percent in field goal percentage. The Bronchos range in the top 10, at number 10 with a .450 field goal percentage behind East Central at six with .455 percent. The ECU Tigers are No. 4 in the north in three point percentage ahead of UCO (11) and Southeastern (7). UCO's strong defensive rebounding puts them at No. 4 in the north, where they average 30.8 defensive grabs a game. UCO's is third in offensive rebounds, averaging 13.5 a game, followed by No. 5 East Central with 12. Jeremy Brown is the leading scorer for SOSU with 17.7 ppg in conference play followed by Eric Babers and Jason Stampley tied with

(14.8ppg). Babers leads the block party for SOSU at No. 4 in the north followed by Willie Shannon at No. 7 having five blocks in conference play. Randall Darren leads ECU with 16.3 ppg in the LSC. Deshone Henderson is the high point man for UCO at No. 18 in the LSC averaging (14.5ppg). Henderson has eight steals in Conference sitting at No. 6, averaging two steals a game. SOSU Steve Harrel leads the LSC in assist with 28 assist on the year averaging 7 a game. Harrel is the No. 2 free throw shooter making 9-10 from the charity mark on the season.

Harry Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com.

Wrestlers travel out-of-state to take on top-ranked Nebraska-Kearney by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer After a season of road trips from Kansas to Ohio, the Bronchos once again pack up and head to Nebraska to take on No. 3 Nebraska Kearney on Friday. The Bronchos, now seated at No. 4 and 10-5 on the season, face 12-3 Kearney and 5-1 Omaha. Nebraska Kearney sits on a five dual win streak. The Antelopes defeated the

Bronchos earlier in the year in a 21-15 leap in the NWCA Division II National Duels. UNK has six top-ranked wrestlers — Bryce Abbey, 125 (1st), Adam Keiswetter, 133 (2nd), Matt True, 141 (6th), Aaron Dalton, 165 (7th), Jeff Sylvester, 197 (1st) and Tervel Dlagnev, 285 (2nd). Nebraska Omaha won the NWCA Division II National Duels. The Mavericks had their lone loss to Division II powerhouse, Augsburg.

UNO has seven ranked wrestlers — Dustin Tovar, 125 (6th), Mitch Waite. 133 (5th), Eli Dominguez, 141 (4th), Shane Unger, 149 (2nd), Chas DeVetter, 157 (8th), J.D. Naig, 165 (1st) and Les Sigman, 285 (1st). Patrick Allibone, the national runner-up at 149 last year, was knocked out of the lineup by Unger, expected to replace DeVetter at 157. The Bronchos have a brisk 11-6 lead in the series. UCO has won the last three meetings, in addition to a 22-12 victory last

year in Hamilton Field House. UCO respectfully kept a perfect 4-0 record at Hamilton Field House now having nine straight home wins. The Bronchos are 27-4 over the past six years at Hamilton Field House. The Bronchos have six topten-ranked wrestlers. Sophomore Jared Henning, 133 (6th), Cort Petersen, 165 (5th), Ryan Daniels, 174 (3rd), junior Carson Kleinfeldt, 184 (8th), senior Kevin Lochner, 197 (3rd) and sophomore Josh

LeadingFox, 285 (3rd). LeadingFox has won eight of his last nine matches, picked up a fall and two major decisions in UCO's three Duels and has won a team-high 27 matches (27-10) in addition to nine bonus-point victories. Daniels has won five straight and seven of his last eight matches, his lone loss was to No. 1 Tom Bauer of Ashland. Petersen now has a 12straight dual winning streak. Sophomore Jared Hess has impressively been a bar-none

wrestler, wrestling at three; weights this season — 174, 184: and 197. Hess is 14-9 overall and 11 2, 4 at 174, 3-3 at 184 and 0-2 at' 197. Lochner is still sidelined: with a rib injury and isn't' expected to return until the Midwest Regional on Feb. 27.

Harry Gatewood Ill can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com .

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February 3, 2005

Bronchos should shoot for higher percentages by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer UCO continues to fight with vigor, sitting at 1-3 in Conference play after a 73-67 victory over Southwestern. UCO has a two-game week, facing East Central (9-9, 3-1) then returning to Hamilton Field House to host Southeastern Oklahoma (3-16, 1-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday. UCO faces adversity, shooting sparingly

in LSC North Division games, at 32.9 percent (70-of-213) and 23.5 percent (20-of-85) from three-point range in four conference appearances. UCO is only averaging 67.2 points a game for the season but just 55.0 points in LSC North play, scoring less than 50 points in the two games. UCO (1-3) is tied for fifth in the LSC with Southeastern (1-3). East Central sits atop the three at number two in the LSC. UCO needs the win, as only the top four

teams in the North and South qualify for the LSC post-season tournament. Laura Hamilton has been the Broncho front-runner, averaging 14 points a game and is tied for ninth in scoring at 15 in the LSC. Hamilton leads in steals and points for UCO. East Central's Shantele Graham sits at number 10 in the north for scoring, averaging 14.5 points per game. Brittni Burks is the Lady Savage point leader in conference play averaging 12.0 points per game, followed by SOSU Kirbi Wilson with 10.8. Burks averages 6.8 rebounds a game in the LSC, trailed by Wilson at 6.5. SOSU Jewell Peterson has a .571 field goal percentage in addition to lady Savage Mindy Foster with .500. Lauren Martin, averaging four a game, and Burks with 3.75, lead SOSU in assists. Meghan Craig and Hamilton are tied, both averaging 2 steals in LSC play. SOSU's Staci Willis averages two treys a game followed by Burs at 1.75. Lindsay Young is atop the blocked shots category for UCO with 5 blocks in conference play. SOSU Wilson (36.50), Willis (36.50) and Martin (34.70) average over 30 minutes a game

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Hany Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com .

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