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`Vigilante' hauled in by Vice

by Joseph Wertz Senior Staff Writer

UCO journalism student Brian Bates was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 for pandering and aiding and abetting prostitution.

Bates is known as the "Video Vigilante" for videotaping and exposing prostitution in Oklahoma City.

According to an Oklahoma City Police Department report, a four-month investigation revealed that police received information that Bates was paying prostitutes to take male customers to a specific area so he could film them engaging in sexual conduct. Bates' transactions were recorded, according to the police report.

Bates was released from the

Oklahoma County Jail about 2 a.m. and said at that time he considers himself an activist.

"It [the allegation] has a lot to do with the fact that I do sell my tapes... and that I do have an ongoing correspondence with people that are on the street," Bates said. "So naturally I have a rapport with the ladies out there."

Debra Forshee, spokesperson for the Oklahoma County District Attorney, said their office acknowledges and agrees that it isn't illegal to sell the tapes.

A warrant for Bates' arrest was issued in early February, after police presented the investigation to the DA's office.

"At this point it is an ongoing investigation," Forshee

said. "Charges have not been filed."

Bates has been the subject of scrutiny since videotaping the arrest of Donald Pete in 2002.

The video of the arrest shows two police officers striking Pete more than two dozen times with batons and has caused national controversy. Police attributed the use of force to Pete's noncompliance and attempt to destroy evidence by eating marijuana.

Bates said that he has been critical of the DA's office and the OCPD. "A lot of resentment with the police started with the Donald Pete case," Bates said. "I don't know if that's how this escalated. I don't know what evidence they have."

Forshee said that once they have received all the information from the investigation they will make formal charges.

The arrest stemmed from information from one individual, said Sgt. Charles Phillips, a public information officer for the OCPD. "We have a great deal of evidence to support the charges," Phillips said. "This was not an investigation initiated by us. It started when we received a complaint."

The DA's office will make an official announcement during a press conference early next week, Forshee said.

Photo by Kelley Chambers

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

UCO student Brian Bates speaks to reporters after being released from the Oklahoma County Jail Feb. 9.

Old bill gets second chance in UCO senate

'Nora' opens this weekend...

by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

The UCO University Rules Committee will meet Feb. 14 in Rm. 108 of the Nigh University Center to discuss a bill that, if brought to a student vote, would create a student fee of 18 cents per credit hour.

This fee would create a fund that would be used to pay for research projects by undergraduate students. Normally, research grants are given only to graduate students.

The bill, authored by former UCO student David

McWhorter, was put on hold by the senate at their last meeting of the fall semester. After an hour and a half of discussion and debate, they agreed that the issue would be addressed when the senate reconvened.

However, Dallas Strimple, UCOSA senate president pro tempore, said there was a question of how to handle the bill, since McWhorter graduated in December. He said technically, the bill should die, but since there was no similar situation to provide precedent, they will try to re-introduce the bill to the senate.

Strimple explained Feb. 8 that during a UCOSA Senate Rules Committee meeting on Feb. 2, they decided to attach a new author to the bill. He said they also rewrote some of the amendments, to "add more structure to checks and balances." He said Ty Reidenbaugh, UCOSA senator of the Tri Beta Biology Club, will be the new author.

Strimple said after the University Rules Committee reviews the bill next week, it would be reintroduced into the

see FEES, page 3

ISC to donate tsunami fund to UNICEF efforts

by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

Photo by Justin Avera

Sean Scrutchins and Courtney Drumm practice during a dress rehearsal of Henrik Ibsen's "Nora" Feb. 8 in Mitchell Hall. For a complete story, see page 4.

The UCO International Student Council held its weekly meeting Feb. 7 in the Robert S. Kerr Room in the Nigh University Center.

The meeting started with officers' reports. Olanrewaju Daniels, ISC president, announced plans to form a committee to participate in the upcoming Women of Work party to be held March 8.

Daniels appointed Vice Pres.

Josephine Mangoli to chair the committee, which was approved by the council.

Mangoli then announced the

ISC constitution was submitted to the UCO office of Campus Life.

Treasurer Eriko Miyazaki then gave her report. She said the final balance of the ISC Tsunami Relief Fund was $1,686.12.

The council then voted whether to donate the Relief Fund money to UNICEF or the Red Cross. The vote was 9 to 3 in favor of donating the money to UNICEF. Daniels then talked about the International Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Feb. 25.

He said they had originally

see ISC, page 3

Student Health Center proposes fee to hire full-time physicians for clinic

by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

The new director of the Student Health Center, Jo McGuffin, doctorate in health care management, held a focus group seeking student feedback on proposed changes at the Student Health Center. The group met at I p.m., Feb. 4 in Nigh University Center.

Much of the discussion was about to pay for full-time physicians. A fee between $50 and $60 a year for full-time students was proposed, most of which would go toward the physi-

cians' salaries. The fees would also buy equipment such as an X-ray machine and beds, McGuffin said.

Since 2004, students have paid $1 per credit hour for health care services.

During the month of January, the health center kept track of sick people they couldn't help.

"About 17 students a week are being sent away," said McCwffin.

She hopes that next semester anyone can walk in and see a full-time physician.

Currently, UCO doesn't

have a full-time physician. If students want to see a physician, they must come during the hour and a half of "sick call," Monday through Friday. A nurse-practioner is there from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. throughout the work week, except for Wednesdays.

Oklahoma State University has 20,000 students, only 4,000 students more than UCO, and they have six physicians, while Oklahoma University has seven physicians, McGuffin said.

"I feel like we are not giving adequate health care to a student body this large," said

McGuffin.

The Student Health Center, like many other departments on campus, is funded by the state through the general and education funds.

"With just the G and E funds, we have no room to breathe," McGuffin said.

The clinic has capabilities for doing physicals and basic checkups. They can handle flu symptoms, colds, diabetic needs and immunizations.

"But if it's anything major, we have to send them to a hospital," said McGuffin.

The new fee would provide

more services like an on-call system for doctors. This would allow for after-hour coverage for students, especially residents, McGuffin said.

She said they would like to extend the health center services to family members of the faculty.

"I want to make it one-stopshopping," said McGuffin.

"The bursar is working with us to be able to charge to your accounts."

Right now the health center can't bill insurance companies.

see MCGUFFIN, page 3

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

■ The Vista will show All the

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President's Men" at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 in Rm. 120 of the Communications Building. All students are welcome, free of charge. This film is the first in a series to be shown throughout the spring semester.

■ Career Services will hold 20-minute mock interviews for students from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m.

Feb. 22. To reserve a spot, call 974-3346 or visit Career Services, Rm. 338 of the Nigh University Center. Feb. 10 is the last day to sign up.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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OPINION

February 10, 2005

Let's have a "Neuter the Homeless Week!"

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Media should be held responsible for propagating hate ver the last couple of weeks, a student-led political organization at UCO has received nationwide attention for a series of events that never took place and even gained attention at www.morons.org .

Whether or not the events were intended to occur, kudos to that organization for hoodwinking the news media.

The issue at hand is not that this --group's actions were considered offensive by some, as they too have First

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Amendment rights. The real blame should lie on the news media, which should know better, for propagating the information intended only to ruffle some feathers.

By running the story, the news media disseminated information that turned out to be false. No events were held, and nothing happened.

This organization spent a few dollars photocopying flyers and a few minutes posting them around campus

and nothing else. There is no news How quick people are to buy into value in that. propaganda posted on a bulletin board What should be addressed is the like it is the absolute truth. lack of responsibility on the part of the The campus appears nicely divided news channels and newspapers that between the left and the right with a carried the story. consistent sense of hatred being tossed Students wrote letters of concern from side to side. about these events, but did anyone Which piece of propaganda people actually show up to protest? And if so, choose to believe is up to them, and they must have realized they'd been maybe some may want to remain in the -had; but noone cared to address how 'middle. We are entitledto-believe what was all a ridiculous hoax. we choose, but the media must be held

to different standards. It is the media's responsibility to question everything and look at both sides of each issue.

Simply running a story for its shock value without checking into the facts is irresponsible journalism, and this common practice should be brought to light.

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MIKE'S GRIPES

Being hateful shouldn't be good news

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by do we. pay so much attention to hate mongers?

I can kind of understand hating an individual person, if they've done something really evil to you, but I've never understood why individuals develop hatred for entire groups of other people. I've hated people for things they've done to me from time to time, but I've usually gotten over it.

This doesn't seem to be the case with groups who hate other groups.

They continue to hate them, and they don't seem to want to stop it, and I don't understand why.

What got me to thinking about it is this ridiculous business with the College Republicans, a group here at UCO that got themselves into a bit of a sticky situation with some flyers they made. For those of you that didn't see

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them, they advertised a "Straight Pride Coming Out Day" and an "Animal Rights Barbecue."

I don't think they were, exactly wrong to do that, though it does display a certain ninth-grade sensibility on their part. It seemed especially immature since they didn't even hold any of the advertised events. I wouldn't have agreed with them, but I would have respected them a little more if they had followed up with some

action. The fact that they didn't, to me, says the whole thing was just a cheap grab for attention, which they achieved. Their stunt was mentioned on the Rush Limbaugh Show that week, which must have made them very happy indeed.

And that's okay. They're entitled to their opinion. What disturbs me most isn't that their little joke was so meanspirited and at the expense of people who never did anything to hurt them, but that it received so much attention.

These kinds of people almost always get way more attention than they deserve. They make good stories for news people because they're so ridiculous that people are almost guaranteed to pay attention to it.

A friend of mine told me about a Web site called, and I'm not making this up, www.godhatesfags.com . The

Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, maintains it. While the Westboro people are much more seriously hateful than the College Republicans, they use the same kind of mean-spirited humor to get their message across. For example, they have a number of postings about how God hates Sweden, and how they hope the tsunamis will kill at least 20,000 Swedes. They say that Sweden is "a land of sodomy, bestiality and incest."

This is ridiculous. So ridiculous it's almost funny. Almost.

I won't give you a full breakdown, but the site follows the theme of its title with a constant stream of virulent rhetoric against homosexuals, all equally ridiculous.

Again, that's okay. It's their right to say whatever they want, no matter how ignorant it is. Again, what bothers me

is the fact that people pay attention to it. The Anti-Defamation League has information about them on their Web site, and there have been innumerable reports about their protests around the country.

By no means do I mean to imply that the College Republicans are as bad as the Westboro Baptist Church, but it's really only a matter of degree.

They've used the same kind of slackjawed, sophomoric humor to insult and demean people they don't like, and were rewarded with free publicity.

Personally, I'd just as soon not dignify their lame-brained digs with a response, but here I am, doing it anyway.

I hope you guys are happy.

Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobeitson@thevistaonline.com.

CAMPUS QUOTES: What did you think of the president's State of the Union address?

"It had good points. He delivered a fairly good speech."

"I didn't watch it because I don't want to listen to somebody who is going to do education and health care cuts."

"I thought he presented it well but I did not agree with everything he said. He presented it a lot better than any of his other speeches."

"I thought it was a joke. Some of the issues Bush hit on were for his own benefit."

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from page 1 senate, probably when they meet on Feb. 21. He said that if it is accepted in the senate, it will have to go back to the UCOSA house to be re-

Terror group blamed for car bombing in Madrid park MADRID, Spain — A car bomb exploded in a

Madrid business park Wednesday after a warning call purportedly from the Basque separatist group ETA, injuring at least 43 people, officials said, in the worst blast in the Spanish capital since last year's terrorist attack on commuter trains. Police did not have time after the warning call to the Basque newspaper Gara to fully cordon off the area or evacuate workers and visitors at a sprawling convention center nearby, where King Juan Carlos was to meet the Mexico President Vicente Fox later in the day.

will be put on a referendum for student vote in the spring.

approved. It passed through the house last semester, but Strimple said they would have to approve it again, since they changed authors and amended

the bill, and it's no longer the same bill they approved the first time.

Strimple said if the bill passes through all of these tests, it

gested they allow Rockholt to speak before they voted.

Daniels and Nazari went "into chambers" for a moment, then Nazari moved that they suspend the rules to allow Rockholt to speak.

Rockholt said the travel plan they wanted to approve would conflict with the schedules of many of the people in his organization that want to go on the Spring Break trip, and wanted to know if they could change the plan to accommodate them.

After some more debate, Morocco Student Association representative Mohammed Serghini suggested they wait to vote until after they established their transportation plans more thoroughly. Daniels moved to "table" the motion until the next meeting.

Daniels then established a committee for a graduation reception. Bulgaria Representative Mariya Vladkova was nominated and approved to chair the commit-

tee by unanimous consent.

Then ISC Sen. Benjamin John spoke about his progress toward organizing a Valentine's Day fund raising event. He said they set up a table in the University Center across from the food court for people to buy roses, which will be delivered to the person of their choice on Valentine's Day. He said students can send a rose for $5, or have a gift of their own delivered for $3.

John said they plan to avoid interrupting class by delivering the gifts before and after class starts.

John announced he needed more volunteers and asked the council to help him find people to distribute the roses.

Daniels then announced his plans to establish "international ambassadors." He said these would be students that would represent the ISC in international organization meetings. He said they would attend ISC meetings also, but without vot-

ing privileges. He said they would be like United Nations ambassadors in that they could attend any organization's meetings without paying the usual membership fees. The, council voted to allow him to go forward with the project.

Daniels then brought up his idea to have a "Faculty Appreciation Day." He said he wanted to purchase "Thank You" cards for the faculty from the ISC. There was some debate about how much this would cost, so it was agreed they would find out exactly how many cards would need to be purchased, and vote on it later.

After asking for announcements from the individual country representatives, Daniels called the meeting to a close.

out-of-state insurance companies.

There was also discussion about whether or not the fee would be the same for people that already have insurance.

McGuffin said the fee would probably be adjusted around

existing insurance and frequency of use of the health center.

"Typically students ages 18 to 20 have insurance," McGuffin said. "We have a lot of non-traditional students at UCO. We want to gear our services toward non-traditional

students."

"If they can get this going it is definitely a plus to UCO," said Teresa Coleman, community health major.

Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

ISC from page 1 planned to hold it in Constitution Hall in the Nigh University Center, but said it would be in a smaller room this month, to see how many people attend. He said if there is enough interest, they will hold it in Constitution Hall in the future.

The council then discussed their plans to take a trip to San Antonio for Spring Break. They discussed two different options for when they would leave and come back, and how they could arrange transportation.

Jonathan Nazari, ISC parliamentarian, moved that they approve the second travel plan by unanimous consent, and Miguel Rockholt, president of the Latin American Student Association, objected. Nazari said according to parliamentary procedure, after an objection to a motion of unanimous consent, the motion would have to go to a standing vote without debate.

However, ISC Adviser Jalal Daneshfar intervened, and sug-

Israel to lift restrictions on West Bank RAMALLAH, West Bank — Israel will lift travel restrictions on Palestinians in parts of the West Bank and abandon several major checkpoints as part of its withdrawal from five towns in the coming weeks, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday. Free travel would be the most tangible improvement yet in the lives of ordinary Palestinians, sending a strong message that a cease-fire with Israel is beginning to pay off. Abbas made the announcement a day after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at a Mideast summit in Egypt.

Medicare drug benefit to cost $724 billion WASHINGTON — President Bush said Wednesday Medicare is next on the government's fix-it list because the health care plan for the elderly and disabled, like Social Security, is facing financial stress with the retirements of baby boomers.

New administration estimates released Wednesday showed that the Medicare prescription drug benefit will cost taxpayers $724 billion over its first full 10 years, far higher than earlier estimates and rekindling congressional ire over its price tag.

Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

MCGUFFIN from page 1 McGuffin said the health center would like to move toward this next semester.

McGuffin said they had just met with an insurance group that would give the health center the capabilities of billing any type of insurance, including

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February 10, 2005

`The Edmond Report': same news, new faces ■ The student broadcast airs at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

by Ashley Romano Staff Writer

UCO's "Edmond Report" welcomed three new anchors to the news station in January.

Broadcasting communication students, junior Amanda Buntin, sophomore Samantha Lamb and freshman Micah Manalo, worked their way up to the anchor position.

While Manalo began reporting for the station right out of high school, Buntin said she went from being a earnerawoman, to a teleprompter operator, to a reporter before becoming an anchor.

Lamb started out with her "Fashion Forecast," which still airs on Fridays.

"Every Friday I tell what's in for the upcoming week," she said.

The anchors agree that it takes some time to arrange a story for the following day's broadcast.

"The night before, I look in the newspaper and on the Internet for ideas," Buntin said. "(The next day) I set up interviews, check out a camera, edit, do voice-overs and type the script."

"It takes seven to eight hours to prepare a good package that takes a minute and a half to air," Lamb said.

Buntin said even though it takes a while to produce a story, "It's very rewarding to look at the final product and say, 'I did that.'"

All three anchors have future goals in mind after they graduate from college.

"I want to pursue a career in fashion expertise and

design," Lamb said. "I also want to be a missionary."

Lamb said beginning in August, she will intern at "Cosmopolitan" in London for a year.

Manalo is debating a career in news or entertainment.

"It will be between CNN or `Entertainment Tonight,' he said.

Although Buntin admits the field of broadcasting is "crazy," she still wants to earn a master's degree and become a communications professor.

Buntin, Lamb and Manalo can be seen live at 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday on Channel 22, "The Edmond Report."

Ashley Romano can be reached at aromano@thevistaonline.com.

Photo by Justin Avera

From left, Amanda Buntin, Micah Manalo and Samantha Lamb are the new anchors for Channel 22.

Ingmar Bergman's 'Nora' to open this weekend

by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

tment The UCO Theatre Depai is putting on Ingmar Bergman's play "Nora." The show begins at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10-12, and 2 p.m., Feb. 13, in Mitchell Hall Theatre.

The play is an adaptation of Henrik Isben's controversial book "A Doll's House," written in 1889.

Don Bristow, professor of theatre Photo by Justin Avera and director of the play, said the Courtney Drumm strikes Tim Burg during rehearsal of book still manages to spark debate among students in his classes.

"Nora" Feb. 8 at Mitchell Hall.

"It's a play that I think transcends time," Bristow said.

Bristow said Nora feels like she has been treated like a doll her entire life. She feels like she is trapped in a doll's house by the customs and mores of the society in which she lives.

"It is about women and their place in society, and marriage issues that still speak to people today," Bristow said.

"Nora is one of the great women's roles in the modern theatre," said Bristow. All the great

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Bristow said she is a great character for her intelligence, courage and resourcefulness.

The play stars Courtney Drumm will as Nora and Tim Berg as Nora's husband, Torvald. Sean Scruthins will play Krogstad while Annie Macumber will play Mrs. Linde. Dr. Rank will be played by David Shreve.

"Nora" is just one-third of the original work that Bergman called "a project for the modern theatre."

The three plays center around

women searching for their identities. The other two plays are "Miss Julie" and "Scenes from a Marriage," Bristow said.

Bristow is proud of the students and all the hard work done on the show.

Tickets cost $12 for adults, $4 for UCO students and $7 for UCO faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased at door. For more information contact Mitchell Hall Theatre at 974-3375.

Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.

NEWS February 10, 2005

Golf management program a step closer to accredidation

by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer UCO has become the first university in the state to offer a degree in Professional Golf Management.

The program, which started in 2002, is not yet accredited by the Pro Golf Association, but Robert Phelps, internship coordinator, hopes it soon will be.

"We are in the process of meeting the PGA's requirements and hope to be accredited within the next six months," said Phelps.

There are 15 accredited universities in - the United States, but the PGA's goal is to eventually have 40 accredited schools.

It takes nine semesters, or four and a half years, to

complete the program, and ability test," said Phelps.

Upon graduation, a stueven transfer students have to attend the program for the dent will have obtained a management degree with an full nine semesters.

Other curriculum emphasis in golf.

"This degree offers a lot requirements include participating in an internship of other career opportunities every summer and passing a besides being a golf pro," said Phelps. "You can run a golf playing ability test.

"The percentage of stu- golf course, be a sales rep dents who meet handicap for a golf manufacturer, requirements, 76-78 out of manage a golf retail store 18 holes, limits the enroll- or be a golf administrator at ment," said Phelps. "That a university or association."

"If you really like golf score is way above aver,, and think you want to make age.

Interns, who must work a career of it, then check this at a facility with a PGA pro, program out," Phelps said. start out working on the driStudents who are interving range and work up to ested in learning more about working as an assistant golf the program can contact pro.

Phelps at 974-5908, or at "It's tough, you have to rphelps@ucok.edu . complete around 16 hours a semester, intern every sum- Ashlie Campbell can be reached mer and pass the playing at acampbell@thevistaonline.com .

UCO to educate on financial aid strategies

by UCO News Bureau

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Bradley Crowe, music education sophomore, exercises his saxophone skills Feb. 8 at the Music Building.

UCO will be among more than 30 colleges and universities statewide to participate in "College Goal Sunday."

The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 in various rooms throughout the Education Building, will provide critical information to anyone interested in attending college, with a special focus on how to obtain financial aid.

"College Goal Sunday" is designed for high school

students and their families, non-traditional students, students returning to college, or anyone else who may need financial aid to attend college.

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February 10, 2005

Militants gun down Iraqi Pentagon asks for $32 mil. journalist of U.S.-funded in funding for Tinker AFB television station, Al Hurra The Associated Press

Journalists have come under fire repeatedly in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion. The BAGHDAD, Iraq — Gunmen Brussels-based International killed an Iraqi journalist work- Federation of Journalists reporting for a U.S.-funded television ed in January that Iraq was the station and his son as they left deadliest place in the world for their home Wednesday in the journalists last year with 49 southern city of Basra, an offi- deaths.

Meanwhile, the U.S. military cial said. Two more U.S. solon Wednesday announced the diers were reported dead, one in deaths of two more American an ambush in Mosul.

The attacks came amid a soldiers A military statement said one growing wave of violence folU.S. soldier died of a gunshot lowing Iraq's Jan. 30 national wound at a logistical support elections. On Tuesday, a suicide area in Balad, north of bomber killed 21 army recruits Baghdad.

The soldier, from 1st in Baghdad, in the deadliest Corps Support Command, sufattack in the capital since the fered a gunshot wound on vote.

Tuesday and was pronounced In Basra, Abdul Hussein alBasri, the correspondent of Al- dead at the scene. Camp Hurra TV station, and his son Anaconda in Balad, is 50 miles were both killed Wednesday in north of Baghdad.

The second soldier, assigned the city's Maqal area, 340 miles to Task Force Freedom, was southeast of Baghdad, said shot and killed on Sunday while Nazim al Moussawi, a on patrol in Mosul, the U.S. spokesman for the local governcommand said.

No further ment administration. details were released on either Launched in February 2004 soldier pending notification of Al-Hurra, or The Free, was taikin. lored for Arab audiences to In Iraq's oil-rich north, sabocompete with other regional teurs set off explosives stations like Al-Jazeera and AlWednesday at a gas pipeline in Arabiya. Some Muslim clerics Fatha district, 15 miles north of have denounced the TV station Beiji, setting it on fire, officials as propaganda. said.

President Bush said it was The pipeline runs to the created to "cut through the hatenorthern city of Kirkuk, an offiful propaganda that fills the aircial from the Northern Oil Co. waves in the Muslim world." said on condition of anonymity.

Al-Basri was also a member Beiji is 155 miles north of of the political office of the Baghdad.

Islamic Dawa Party, an influenOne policeman was injured tial Shiite movement, and the as workers put out the blaze, editor of a local newspaper in which was expected to affect Basra, Iraq's second largest city. the production of electricity, He also served as the head of the press office at Basra City , police said. Officials did not say hpw long it would take to repair Council, al-Mousawi gaid.--by Mariam Fam Associated Press

the pipeline.

Insurgents frequently target the country's gas and oil infrastructure, which provides much needed revenue for reconstruction efforts in Iraq.

In Rome, the newspaper that employs an Italian journalist held hostage in Iraq said Wednesday that it has indications she is alive and that intelligence officials have established indirect contact with the kidnappers.

Giuliana Sgrena, a reporter for communist daily II Manifesto, was abducted Friday by a group of gunmen outside Baghdad University.

Conflicting claims have appeared on Islamic militant Web sites: One said she had been killed, while another said she would soon be released.

II Manifesto said an unspecified contact person had been able to see Sgrena twice, Monday and Tuesday, and reported that she was well. The paper said the person could be used as a mediator in future communications with Sgrena's kidnappers.

The contact is the result of work by Italy's government and intelligence services, the Romebased paper said.

Election workers are still counting ballots for the 275member National Assembly, 18 provincial councils and a regional parliament for the Kurdish self-governing region in the north. No new results have been announced in the past two days. Officials expect a final count by the end of the week.

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Building 3001 is the primary repair facility for the Air Logistics Center, which manages the maintenance of several types of jet engines and other Air Force equipment.

Congress approved $19 million two years ago for the first phase of an improvement project; the $20 million requested Monday is for the second phase.

Another $12 million was requested for an operation complex for the 31st Combat Communications Squadron, which provides communications and weather systems for forces in combat and in other activities.

A spokesman for Rep. Frank Lucas, whose district includes Altus and Vance, said it's not unusual for Vance to be left off the Pentagon's list of projects.

Jim Luetkemeyer, Lucas' press secretary, said Lucas and Sen. Jim Inhofe have typically added money for Vance and Altus projects when Congress approves its military construction bills.

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Tinker Air Force Base will be getting about $32 million in funding from the Pentagon but officials say that doesn't mean the military installation will avoid the ax in the base-closing round.

The budget sent to Congress on Monday requests $20 million to upgrade the maintenance building at Tinker, while $12 million is being sought for a combat communications squadron there, a story from The Oklahoman's Washington bureau says.

The budget also calls for family housing and a railroad equipment facility for Fort Sill, but there were no requests for construction projects at Vance Air Force Base in Enid or Altus Air Force Base.

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Burpee cautions not to read anything into the budget requests.

"It's certainly a very positive sign, but we can't take that as a predictor" of what the Defense

Department will recommend in May in regard to base closures, said Burpee, who once commanded Tinker's repair depot and is now working to keep the base off the closure list.

Burpee said military construction projects are typically planned years in advance.

Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., whose district includes Tinker and Fort Sill, said decisions during the base realignment and closure process are made after considering a number of factors.

"Although you can't point to one thing that will save a base, it is definitely a good thing that the Pentagon continually shows confidence in Tinker by giving them additional funds and projects, especially in the case of Building 3001," Cole said.

"This project is a very large ongoing investment by the Pentagon in Tinker.

"Building 3001 is a model for other depots around the country, and it is a perfect example of manufacturing efficiency and cost-saving techniques. It is one reason why I

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February 10, 2005

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OSU students win fight to get electronic records

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STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State University students have won a three-month effort to get records in an electronic format regarding the grades professors give.

"We have decided that we can electronically fill this request without jeopardizing student privacy and confidentiality," Gary Shutt, OSU communications director, said Tuesday.

The names of the students will be blacked out.

Journalism senior Sean Hill, senior editor The Daily O'Collegian, wanted the information so he could compare the average grades of different sections of the same classes.

In November, Hill and fellow student Cass Rains requested the records electronically but school officials said they would provide them only in a printed format.

OSU gave Hill the records on paper about a week and a half after his request, but he couldn't analyze the hundreds of pages of documents as a whole. The Oklahoman and the Tulsa World joined in the request for the records.

Hill said he was glad that OSU changed its position.

"I'm still interested if they're going to release other electronic

records," he said.

University officials have not said whether future records requests will be released electronically.

"The top concern for the university has always been the privacy of our students and faculty and staff," Shutt said. "We'll do what we have to to safeguard their privacy but stay within the letter of the law. That hasn't changed and won't change."

Attorney General Drew Edmondson said in November: "If a public agency can comply with the act in either of two ways and one way facilitates the public's right to know and the other way frustrates the public's right to know, I believe it is incumbent upon that agency to comply in the way that facilitates."

Last week, the Society of Professional Journalists donated $1,000 from its legal defense fund to pay for an attorney to help Hill challenge OSU's original stance of not providing electronic records.

"It's disheartening to see university officials defying both state law and Oklahoma's attorney general by persisting in a policy that they won't disclose records in computer form," Irwin Gratz, president of the Society of Professional Journalists, said in a Feb. 2 press release.

Bush to ask Congress for $100 million for Polish armed forces

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Kwasniewski said that he and Bush talked about adopting a "road map" to ease visa WASHINGTON - President requirements for Poles traveling Bush said Wednesday he will to the United States. ask Congress for $100 million The visa requirement is to help modernize the armed unpopular in Poland, where a forces of Poland, a staunch ally jobless rate of about 19 percent in the war in Iraq. drives many people to seek jobs During an Oval Office meet- abroad, including in America. ing with Polish President The Poles have pressed for an Aleksander Kwasniewski, Bush easing of requirements in return said he was confident that for their involvement in Iraq, Congress would approve the where 16 Polish troops have money. The United States gave been killed.

Poland $67 million in military "Both President Bush and aid last year. myself talked about the adop"Poland has been a fantastic tion of the road map that is ally because the president and going to solve the visa probthe people of Poland love free- lem," Kwasniewski said dom," Bush said. "I know the through a translator. "And it people of your country must implies concrete decisions that have been thrilled when the mil- are going to be made in relation lions of people went to the to the visa regime, doing away polls" in Iraq. with some old information, old The money will be part of data, statistics, concerning the the estimated $80 billion war immigration violation from funding request the White before 1989; easing of the proHouse is expected to submit to cedures ... and further cooperaCongress next week. tion with the Congress in order Poland has taken command to facilitate the process as much of a multinational security force as possible," Kwasniewski said in central Iraq that currently through a translator.

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Last-second efforts Bronchos still on top in LSC North

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Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma's Deshone Henderson opened the floodgates to drain a three in the final second to wash away Shiloh Shores and the Redmen in a 6259 buzzer-beating victory.

the goal, defeating Northeastern State University and, keeping composure with 59-point deadlock in the final six seconds against division rival NSU. UCO brushed by the Redmen once again in a 59-62 victory. The Redmen tied the game at 59 all with six seconds left on a Shiloh Shore power

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Revenge is theirs

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Sports Editor Jennifer Bullis found the bottom of the net with her lastsecond, half-court shot to pull ahead of the two-time defending Lone Star Conference North champions, Northeastern State, in a dazzling 61-59 upset.

With 4.6 seconds left in the game, Alicia Keys connected on a pair of free throws to put the Lady Reds up 57-56.

Bullis got the inbound pass fclllowing a UCO tinieouf and charged toward' tier' Bullis cocked and fired at midcourt with 1.4 seconds remaining on the clock, ripping through the net with the sound of defeat in the Lady Red's ears.

It was Bullis' only fieldgoal of the game.

The final second wasn't enough for NSU to attempt to answer Bullis' back-breaking shot and UCO collected its second win in their last 12 games against Northeastern State.

The Bronchos improved to 13-8 overall and 3-4 in the LSC North, exacting revenge from a recent 70-46 loss to NSU two weeks ago at home.

The Lady Reds fell to 16-6 and 6-1, with the Bronchos shifting their 10-game win' ' hitig streak like so much dirty laundry.

Lindsey Wilson led UCO with 15 points and nine rebounds, with Jackee' Brown adding 13 and Laura Hamilton with 10. Bullis, who averages

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Hamilton capped an 8-0 run, breaking a 19-19 tie by hitting a three-pointer with six seconds left, putting the Bronchos up 27-19 at halftime.

UCO intermittently commanded play in the second half, leading by 11 on several occasions, and up 55-50 with 3:42 remaining in the game.

After Keys was fouled with 4.6 seconds left, making both and giving NSU the lead; Bullis was, left to do what fate had in mind for her to do, and every player dreams of doing — sink a last-second, half-court fling.

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The Bronchos blazed the ball down court and Henderson made sure there would be no chance for the Redmen when he released the long distance shot that found the bottom of the net to literally leave the Redmen red.

UCO earns their thirdstraight win in 9 out of 10 per-

formances in the Lone Star Conference North.

The Bronchos continue to be the front-runner, leading the LSC North with a 6-1 record and 17-5 overall.

Central earned their first road win in NSU Tahlequah country after a six-year drought.

Sam Belt continued to make the opposition cringe having a team high of 18 points, while Henderson finished with 11 and Jason Greene 10.

UCO had chances to put the game away leading at halftime 36-30 and jumped to a 13 point cushion at 48-35 early in the second half before NSU caught UCO closing in a at 53-52 with 5:04 in regulation.

Terry Mcvay drove in for a lay-up and hit a trey within a 42 second period increasing UCO to a 58-52 lead at 3:53.

NSU came back in a 5-0 run as the Redmen trailed the Bronchos buy a point at 58-57 with 52 seconds to go.

Henderson was fouled with 24 seconds left making one of two free throws adding to the UCO lead 59-57.

Shores worked inside, draining a lay-up to tie the game with only six seconds to go.

Henderson knew the goal was to drain a three as the final buzzer emptied andy chance for an NSU comeback, making the Redmen green with envy once again.

The Bronchos had an 11-0 run to overcome an early 4point deficit in addition to a 3630 halftime lead.

Sam Belt scored 11 of 18 point in the opening 20 minutes.

UCO defeated the Redmen on Jan. 18, 73-66, with a high tempo quick defensive game, Willie Shannon led UCO' -with competitive play, beiYtg 5-10 from field goal range and grabbing 4 rebounds on the night.

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Judas Canseco spills the beans about steroid usage in the MLB; good read or bad rash? You make the call...

How dare he!?

I've been a long-time Jose Canseco fan.

It started out innocently enough when I was in Little League and Canseco was in the "40-40 Club." I had books and books of his baseball cards and numerous posters of him in my room. I cultivated my hair to exactly mimic his baseball mullet. I even specifically asked for his number, 33, when that frenzied time in Little League rolled around and all those might-be MLB stars clamored for their favorite player's number.

I never had to clamor too loudly for Canseco's.

After his, ill-fated pitching stint for the Rangers and the ball off the head for a homerun, Canseco kind of lost favor in my eyes.

It was more like a parent embarrassed by the ridiculous clothes their child wears — they still love the child, but constantly harass and harangue him or her. I knew, deep down in my heart of hearts, that Canseco was still king. But it was so easy to make fun of

a ball bouncing off a player's head for a homerun. Seriously...that was ridiculous.

Eventually I forgot all about the better half of the Bash Brothers.

Then sometime in college, my Canseco interest was renewed. But not for his skills this time. Those memories died with Little League a long time ago. This time, the Canseco interest was renewed for his egotistical remarks in the media, and his addiction to fast Porches, Miami and Madonna.

Now there's a hero.

It takes a huge load of ego to tell an entire sporting nation who barely remembers you other than the homer off the head, that, "I was the best player in '88 hands down."

He said that. And he probably was, at least, one of the top players in '88.

But hands down?

Among his many talents, Canseco is apparently a writer as well. He's coming out with a book called, "Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant `Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big."

Canseco discloses how he, Mark McGwire and Jason Giambi consistently shot steroids in the bathroom at the Oakland Coliseum.

Canseco: "C'mon Mac, don't be a pansy...everybody's doin' it."

McGwire: "Baseball is my antiante ,

GAVIN D. ELLIOTT SPORTS EDITOR I have to say, I dig the title...sounds like one I wrote up.

Anyway, its scheduled for release

by Regan Books on Feb. 21.

HarperCollins, parent company of Regan Books, posted a description of the book on its Web site that says, "Canseco made himself a guinea pig of the performance-enhancing drugs," and "mixed matched and experimented to such a degree that he became known throughout the league as 'The Chemist.'"

Apparently it's a tell-all of the baseball world of the late '80s, in which

Broncho Tennis beckons

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

Healthy recruiting class for Broncho's

by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma signs 16 crucial Oklahoma High School standouts to National Letters of Intents February 2, in addition to 10 transfers for the line up.

The Lone Star Conference North Division CoChampions added eight junior college transfers including two Division I move-ins.

Head Coach, Chuck Langston termed this the best recruiting class in his three year UCO tenure with a record of 17-5 according to www.bronchosports.com .

Atop the junior college transfers are running back Charles Elix of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, wide receiver Kenneth Shelton of Trinity Valley (Texas) Community College and offensive lineman Josh Elmore of Tyler Texas.

Elix rushed for a thunderous 2,703 yards at NEO, having 35 touchdowns during his two-year Norsemen career.

The Tyler first team junior college AllAmerican 6-4 295 pound Elmore from Carrolton,

by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma swats off for the 2005 men's dual tennis season, hosting Emporia State University, Feb. 12 at the Quail Creek Country Club indoor courts in Oklahoma City.

UCO returns five lettermen and three starters from the 2004 'Bronchos. • The Bronchos are ready to set stride with five newcomers, anticipating how the fresh Bronchos will react to the game play challenges of their first team competition.

Freshman front-runner Thomas Hladil and Junior Jonas Askeland, in addition to Sophomore Javier Easton, are all set to serve up the 2005 season.

Hladil bashed the Central Region Singles, earning the title last fall in addition to finishing third at the National Tournament.

Returning for UCO are juniors Christian Haugen and Mark Johnson with sophomore David Richardson, all have stout appearances in the fall tournament season.

UCO dropped a 4-1 decision earlier in the season opener to Division I Lamar.

Jonas Askeland served up the 2005 season-opener with 6-2, 6-0 win. UCO was the winnner in the No.1 singles match.

Giambi: "If you don't do it, you'll never get sponsorships from deodorant companies, much less shoe endorsements."

Canseco: "If you don't, you will be booted out of the Bash Brothers forever, and giant salamanders will nest in your hair."

Giambi: "...and pop-flies will bounce off your head for homeruns."

That's probably what the steroid sessions sounded like.

At any rate, Canseco has always been an individualist, out for No. 1.

And who can blame him? He WAS the best player in '88, hands down.

With this in mind, Canseco's accusation of current players like Giambi, Rafael Palmeiro, Ivan Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez, don't seem to carry the

same weight.

Imagine the animosity Canseco has towards McGwire after all those homeruns Big Mac amassed. His heart is probably filled with pure, white hate.

Canseco has a book to promote.

While these players are more than likely not guilt-free, it's probably best not to base entire conclusions on his book.

I'd wager it's probably a good read, filled with witty banter and egotistical claims that only Canseco could produce. With any luck, he'll recall his romps with Madonna in his fast Porches and relive his glory days in 1988.

I'll probably buy the book. Not because I'm looking for answers, but because Jose Canseco is, for novelty reasons, my favorite baseball player of all-time.

Best player in '88, hands down.

Texas helped lead the Apaches all the way to the Heart of Texas Bowl.

The Broncho's Shelton did not play last year, but caught 45 passes for a blazing 1,005 yards averaging (22.3yds a catch) and 13 touchdowns in 2003.

Division I transfer are Charles Ealy form Nevada-Las Vegas having 31 tackles and 10 game starts, including Sophomore Offensive Linemen Ronnie Roberts from Tulsa University.

UCO signed two prep players from the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Staters defensive linemen Jermelle Cudjo of Lawton MacArthur and wide-out Marcellus Parker of Star Spencer.

The Bronchos vied three offensive players from the 6A state championship team, Jenks High School, wide receivers Teddy Andress and Tyler Graves with running back Freddie Carolina.

Central concluded last year with a stout 8-2 record and are still grazing for their first National Championship under Coach Langston.

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Fresh faces and eager veterans ready for opener against ESU

by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The Broncho Women's Tennis team blazes into their season opener vs. Emporia State University at the Kickingbird indoor courts in Edmond.

UCO has four lettermen returning from last year's squad; in addition the Bronchos gained four newcomers and look to advance to season play.

UCO's first team match should set the new-corners standards in the level of adversity and challenges that will be presented throughout the season.

The newcomers are led by freshman Ashley Purdue, Sophomore Ghizalaine Mouradi and are contending for positions for

10 in singles, Marcela Bayon at the 2005 starting line up.

Returning Bronchos are senior No.6 and Lacey Luina at No.8.

Sarah Bowman, junior Erin Parriott They also sport a ranked doubles and sophomores Kim Kimak and team with the combination of Kristin Debruin.

Lauren Oakleaf and Annie Boothe Emporia State University is 1-2 at No.6. ESU has already defeated on the rising season returning from No.8 ranked Fort Hays and No.10 a close 3-2 win on Feb.5, to North ranked Nebraska-Kearney on their Dakota in Sartell, Minn. way to an undefeated fall season North Dakota was ranked No.36 according to the Emporia State in the final 2004 national poll.

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St. Cloud State and St. Benedict's in the North Central Region.

Photo Services The Lady Hornets are Ranked no. 6 in the North Central Region.

Stephani Johns comes up with a big serve April 22.

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Happy Valentine's Day! Love, The Future Mrs. Hazzard ..*.**.*......***....**.**** 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 www.thelanguagecompany.com ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR ESL for Internat'I Students We offer a friendly environment with small classes of 4-10 students. Here you can prepare for university study, the TOEFL, and a successful career.

LOW PRICE $960 Per 4 Week Term For more info 348-7602 info @elcok.com www,elcok,com FREE BIBLE STUDY Read what The Bible says, answer the questions, mail in for grading to: WBS, P 0 Box 2131, Edmond, OK 73083 or you may call 340-8457.

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(World Bible Study) $600 Group Fundraiser Scheduling Bonus 4 hours of your group's time PLUS our free (yes, free) fundraising solutions EQUALS 1000-S2000 in earnings for your group.

Call TODAY for a S600 bonus when you schedule your non-sales fundraiser with CampusFundraiser. Contact CampusFundraiser, (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com OSU STUDY ABROAD Summer 2005 Courses available in London, France, Toronto, and Monterrey. Call toll free 866678-3933 or email for info: cepd@okstate.edu

SERVICES DVD of your Campus Life (1)We will digitally record your big event like a birthday party, wedding or graduation and edit with software, add title, music, etc.

(2)Transfer VHS tape to DVD with software editing which will keep your video quality forever.

(3)Thousands of your pictures including original files on one DVD with different chapter, each chapter has it own title, music for your new way of seeing your pictures on TV. Price starts from $99. Sample file can be emailed to you for preview. Contact 405475-9946 or email: digital_handyman@cox.net 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. Call Michelle at 340-4998.

RENTERS- Get S10,000 coverage for $17$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote.

MOVING? NEED A MOVER? Call Affordable Movers Student Discount 409-9723 DO YOU think you might be pregnant?

Would you like a free confidential pregnancy test or just someone to talk to? Call Birth Choice of Edmond at 330-2111.

HELP WAS? CONSTRUCTION WORK Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area, call 8248954, LIKE CARS? FASTLANES is now hiring tube techs. We fully train on all vehicle maintenance! We are a growing metro company with advancement and benefit opportunities. Conic 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.

PEARL'S of Edmond needs servers. Please apply in person at 834 W Danforth.

DEER CREEK Schools need bus drivers, 7-9am and 3-5pm Mon-Fri. Call 348-6100, X113.

PT/FT SERVERS needed, preferably for lunch shift. Apply in person at OLIVE GARDEN at Quail Springs, 2639 W Memorial, OKC. MAKE MONEY taking online surveys.

Earn $10-$125 for surveys. Eam $25-$250 for focus groups. Visit www.cash4students.com/ucentok CAREGIVER Caregiver needed for older lady living in NW OKC area near Mercy Hospital. Needs help bathing, cooking, light cleaning.

M/W/F/Sun momings 9am-3pm (flexible). $8/hr. Call 755-4638.

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,C i.Edmond.ok.us Apply at 100 E First, Rm 106

CITY OF EDMOND Is accepting applications for summer positions: Pelican Bay Aquatic Ctr Lifeguard, Café & Cashier Staff & Water Safety Instructors.

Job info line 359-4648 www.ci,Edniond.ok.us Apply at 100 E First, Run 106 .

WANTED: HANDY Student. Carpenter's helper and maintenance. Close proximity to UCO campus. M-F, 1-5pm. Some Saturdays.

Experience preferred. Positive attitude and willingness to work A MUST. Must be selfmotivated, trustworthy, able to work unsupervised. 341-9651.

WE NEED YOU! Northside YMCA seeking outgoing, responsible, mature staff for membership services. Prefer individual willing to work more than just summer months.

Applications available at the Northsidc YMCA at 10000 N Pennsylvania Ave., OKC. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY Window cleaning company is looking for someone to manage accounts. Will train.

Must have resume, proof of enrollment.

Must have own transportation (preferably a truck), documented GPA of 3.0 or above.

Can make $10-$15/hr based on percentage.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT up to 20%. Call Roger Sutton at 340-3914.

PART TIME pre-K teacher needed. $10/hr at Pathways Pre-School. Call 340-3210.

TWO POSITIONS available with home medical company. PT delivery driver, PT office assistance/retail sales. No experience required. Mornings 9am- 1 pm required for office assistant and afternoons 12-6pm required for delivery driver. Clean driving record a must! Must be motivated and enjoy working with the elderly. Call Erin or Jeff for an interview at 858-0097.

PT NANNY, OKC - Needed ASAP, experienced, responsible & fun female to care for my three children (ages 2-8). Hrs are 2:301 5:30pm Mon-Thurs, and 8:30am-5:30pm Fridays. Please email resume and three references to me, Susan Smith at smithsusank@yahoo.com FULL TIME office personnel needed for night and graveyard shifts. Apply at 412 S Broadway, Edmond. No phone calls please.

RIVER OAKS Golf Club is now seeking personnel for positions in the Bagroom, Golf-Shop and Food & Beverage. We are looking for individuals who are well groomed and responsible with reliable transportation. Please feel free to come by and fill out an application or call A.J. at 405-7715800, we are located 1.5 miles E of I-35 on Hefner Rd, 2nd River Oaks Entrance.

Positions will be filled ASAP.

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$2 OFF ANY 2 MEALS Not valid with any other offer, Expires 4-31-2005 lath & Broadway 348-155j

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ROSE CREEK Golf Course is seeking cart barn and food & beverage help! Apply at 17031 N May Avenue, Edmond, or call 3308220.

BRYANT SQUARE APTS l/2 mile from UCO. No application fee.

Look for the balloons. 1730 E 2nd St (across from Taco Bell), Edmond, 340-5387.

UMB NOW HIRING FT SPANISH bi-lingual teller $$300 SIGN-ON BONUS$$ Located at 1217 S Agnew Ave, his are M-F 7am-4pm, One Sat/mo 7:45-12noon. At least one year teller experience preferred. Six months cash handling experience required.

Ability to communicate professionally and courteously in Spanish and English in a sales oriented culture including cross selling of bank products and services. UMB offers full benefits pkg including medicaUdental, pd time off and competitive salary to all associates. Apply in person at 1217 S Agnew or visit our website and apply online at www.umb.com .

KENNEDY PLACE APTS 1,2&3 Bedrooms Across from UCO 341-7911 or visit our website www.kennedvplace.com

MOLIERE BRIDAL SALON Fall in love with your job. Flexible hours, call 728-0485.

PT HELP needed afternoons at Broadway Tag, 3900 S Broadway, Edmond. Please apply in person.

ONE STEP at a TIME needs childcare workers 2:30-6pm, 5 days/week. Experience preferred. Call 330-3077.

PART TIME JOBS Senior Services of Oklahoma is looking for students to fill PT positions. Several 9amI pm shifts and 1:30-5:30pm shills are available for Monday thru Friday. 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 Courtney Smith.

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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 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.

MOBILE HOMES 612 W 2nd St (off Fretz) # 5&6-Newly remodeled, $390/mo, $200/dep, 2 bedrooms. Call 388-1519 or 406-6668.

(2) ONE BED duplexes, $475/mo, all bills paid w/free washer/dryer on premises. NO PETS. Call 388-1519 or 406-6668.

2 BEDROOM UNITS • GREAT FOR ROOMMATES FEATURING 2 SEPERATE ENTRANCES WE ARE Now A SECURE GATED COMMUNITY! Most units feature a built-in oven and mien- s:we. refrigelator with iccinaker. dishwasher. stackable saber and dryer. fireplace and patio or balcony'. All units are total electric.

"To inquire about current availability contact us at 286-3300 or 426-92311

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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 2047172.

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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

RoommAm: NEED FEMALE roommate to share 3 bed, 2 bath house close to UCO. NO PETS. Pay 1/3 utilities including intemet, phone, cable.

Call Lindsay at 570-1289.

TWO BED, one bath, $250/mo ($100 for first month), all bills paid. Broncho Apts near UCO. Call 216-8713.

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STARTING PAY - sr/hr • Flexible Hours • Daily Bonus Incentives • Only 15 minutes from UCO •Advancement Opportunities • Must be reliable

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Efficiencies $365/mo. • Small 1 bed, 1 bath $425/mo.

Large, 1 bed, 1 bath $465/mo. • 1 bed with loft $515/mo.

2 bed, 2 bath $615/mo.

SMALL HOUSE at 805 Ayers. One/two bedrooms, newly remodeled. $500/mo + deposit, 340-0004, 408-6763.

HOUSE AT 1017 N Blvd, Edmond. 4 bed, 1 bath. ALSO, studio apt, same location. Call 245-5366.

Spring Creek Shopping Center 122' & May

Alpine Style Codas for

ROOM FOR RENT Close to UCO, kitchen and laundry privileges. All bills paid including phone and cable. $350/mo with $200 deposit. Call 3410485.

APTS AVAILABLE at 407 N Bauman. $385/mo, S99/dep. One bed, one bath, walk to UCO. Call 677-7028, 769-9388, 2169665.

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STRATFORD SQ APTS Efficiencies available. Lots of closet space.

First month rent only $69! 240 E 15th, Edmond, 285-4195.

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SUNSET RIDGE APTS Large 2 bedrooms with HUGE walk-in closets available. No application fee, 930 S Blvd, Edmond, 341-7987.

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