The Vista Feb. 13, 1997 by The Vista

University of Central Oklahoma

THURSDAY February 13, 1997

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En Garde... Two members of UCO's Fencing Club fight during a meeting in the Broncho Corral on Monday. (Staff photo by John Clanton)

University research guidelines clarified

learing up misconceptions about research was the guest speaker's focus at the faculty senate meeting this month. "Research is not a primary mission of the college, but supplementary," said Dr. Narasinga Rao, UCO director of research, at the Feb. 6 meeting. Teaching, research and community service are all taken into consideration when a faculty member is applying for tenure, Rao said. He explained to the senate the importance of getting funding for research outside the university. UCO has a matching fund policy. When a faculty member receives funds externally, UCO will match the funds, he said. This does not cost the university in the long run, he said, because the Oklahoma

State Regents for Higher Education reimburse the university for matching funds. Rao said an external grant-writing seminar will be held Feb. 20 to discuss grant writing and where to look for grant money. For the past three years, Rao said, UCO has had no release time for faculty members to lighten their teaching load while working on research projects. This year with $200,000 allocated to the research department, $140,000 will be used for supplies, traveling and student workers. The other $60,000 can be used

to lessen teaching loads by either hiring student helpers or adjunct teachers. Faculty members can go to their department chairperson and request one of these options. The chairperson will then send a request to Rao. He said the research advisory council will look over the proposals and past research projects, then make their recommendations. Fiscal Year 1997-1998 research proposals are due in the Office of Faculty Research by Feb. 28. Rao has designed a policy task force to decide guidelines for distributing the funds. A handbook will be made with their

approved decisions detailing: 'research grant awarding factors 'what grant money can be spent on •who can travel using grant money •the processes of student hiring 'time frame for research projects •how research findings will be evaluated. "The handbook is needed so faculty will know where they stand on getting a research grant," Rao said. Allowing the faculty to present their findings in a forum is another challenge for the university. Presentations are now made during Salute to Education week. Rao said he is working on a forum day where researchers from Oklahoma universities can meet and present their findings. —By Joanna Owen-Clouston Staff Writer

INSIDE TODAY INDEX Editorial 2 Campus Quotes 2 Letters 4 Sports 10,11 Around Campus ... 17 Around Town 18 Classifieds 19

QUIET WEEK Faculty senate, SGA propose revisions to Quiet Week policy.

FEATURE VP of academic affairs talks about goals and philosophies.

BLACK HISTORY The Vista continues its series on famous black Americans.

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EDITORIAL

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en and women are equal in today's society. Everyone

agrees that women deserve equal pay for equal work. The days of the double standard are long gone. Except when it comes to pageants. Case in pointâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;UCO's scholarship pageants. Both Miss UCO and Miss Black UCO include a swimsuit competition as part of the pageant. But Mr. UCO contestants aren't asked to bare their bodies on the runway. Both women's competitions are a part of the national pageant system. Miss UCO and Miss Black UCO go on to compete in the Miss Oklahoma and Miss Black Oklahoma pageants respectively. These pageant systems include a swimsuit competition so little can be done on that front. But the Mr. UCO competition isn't part of a national pageant system. There is no Mr. Oklahoma pageant for Mr. UCO to compete in. Pageant organizers say Mr. UCO isn't required to don a swimsuit because we're more interested in their minds than their bodies. Yet oddly enough, Mr. UCO contestants are only required to have a 2.0 grade point average. Miss Black UCO contestants must have a 2.5 grade point. The Vista demands, in the interest of fairness and equality, to see Mr. UCO in a swimsuit. 4

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James Barrow junior, political science "Sure, keep everything equal."

Chris Gillispie senior, criminal justice "No. In something like that people aren't interested in the body, it's more intellectual."

David Prescot junior, general business "Yes, the women have to."

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Dee Goble Jamie Clark freshman, communications feshman, ciminal justice "Yeah, why not? If girls "Yes." show it, guys have to show it"

Tim Alfred freshman, political science "I don't really have a preference."

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Proposal suggests limits on prospective administrators for five years after serving the state. "This is not intended to apply to any individual at all, this is for the future. This would in no way affect anyone in office now," said, Dr. Thomas Guild, professor of general business at UCO. Guild, also the President-elect of the Oklahoma AAUP chapter said, "Our intent is to change the policy

By Joanna Hafey Staff Writer

he Oklahoma chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) proposed a plan last week that would prohibit Oklahoma's elected officials from becoming college or university administrators

from this day forward, not to single out someone in the past." The reason for this proposal is to avoid conflict of interest, he said. UCO President George Nigh said whether or not to hire someone should be decided on an individual basis. "I think it would come as a shock to Dwight Eisenhower that he wasn't

qualified to be president of Columbia University," he said. Guild and Dr. Tim Mauldin, political science professor at Oklahoma City University, will meet with Gov. Frank Keating Feb. 18 to discuss the proposal. Guild expects the legislature to look at the proposal no earlier than February 1998.

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Faculty grievance reports to be permanently stored By Joanna Owen-Clouston Staff Writer

ll faculty grievance reports will be stored in one place on campus if President George Nigh approves a recent faculty senate proposal. In the past when a faculty member filed a grievance, the paper work was stored by the chair of the faculty grievance committee. The new proposal will allow all faculty grievance papers to be stored in the office of Brad Morelli, equity officer. Dr. William Wallo, associate professor of visual art and design, submitted the proposal Thursday. Wallo said the equity office is the perfect place to house the records.

Grievance concerns could be voiced to the faculty grievance committee. The the equity officer first, before a written committee evaluates the grievance and then decides grievance is whether to take submitted to action or not. the committee, My office will just be a place to If action is he said. Wallo said house the records, if faculty taken, the although the have a legitimate reason for committee will m a k e faculty senate has no direct wanting to see them they will recommendations and send it to the contact with or know who to go to. president. influence in the The faculty decisions made —Brad Morelli grievance by the grievance UCO equity officer committee is made up of seven committee, tenured members, they did want three appointed all the records by the university president and four to be kept in one location. Faculty grievance reports are sent to appointed by the president of faculty

senate. As of now, the chair of the grievance committee keeps the record, Morelli said. The chair changes fairly often and some faculty members don't know where to look if they have a question about a specific grievance and how it was handled in the past. "Faculty will be able to look at the past grievance only on a need-to-know basis," he said. Changing where the reports will be stored will in no way affect the way the grievance committee works, Morelli said. "My office will just be a place to house the records, if faculty have a legitimate reason for wanting to see them they will know who to go to," he said. The policy will be sent to Nigh for approval this month.

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Professor Students, faculty seek revised guidelines for 'Quiet Week' contributes expertise to developing exam By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer

UCO professor is helping design a n e w competency—based teacher certification exam for Oklahoma teachers. Barbara Green, UCO assistant professor of the curriculum and instructional department, was selected by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to help develop the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination. Green was selected from candidates nominated by Oklahoma public schools, universities and other educational organizations. The test is being upgraded to reflect the new developments in education, in response to new teacher certification regulations. "The exam is being designed to assess the professional educational knowledge and skills required on entry level teachers in Oklahoma," said Green. It is a test to insure that teachers do a more effective job, said Green. The first exam is scheduled for Fall 1997. 4

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current guidelines listed in the grade. handbook. All organizational Additionally, no new functions must cease, assignments could be including campus made during that week. organizations, Dr. Tana Stufflebean, committee meetings, assistant professor of and parties, said Keith human environmental Weber, Student sciences and chair of Government faculty senate's student Association (SGA) relations and president. community service The academic committee, policy states that no collaborated with We ber assignment or project Weber on the proposal. could be given comprising more The goal of the policy is to than 10 percent of the student's "try not to have everything come

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Staff Writer recently came upon an on-line magazine called Blair that did what I thought nothing could do to me anymore: SHOCK! I browsed around Blair #4 and laughed a little at the pentagrams and "Eddy," the beast who represents the now defunct heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It reminded me of a nice little evening I spent with Marilyn Manson last Wednesday. I wasn't quite sure what all this "dark" symbolism meant, but I soon realized it was all in fun. No, the people at Blair don't devote their lives to Satan. Rather it is all just a parody. Blair is an electronic magazine, a webzine, dedicated to pop-culture. Blair includes many video clips that can be downloaded. In one story, "Gitdown: Robot Dancing Made Easy," many video shorts are used to illustrate the techniques of the odd

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dance style from the breakdancing days. In the latest Blair there is a tribute to Lamar Latrelle, one of the infamous Tri-Lambs from Revenge of the Nerds. In Blair #3 and #4, there are such interactive games as "Gay or Eurotrash" and "Lesbian or German Lady?" where you can select from pictures of people taken on the streets of New York City and try to guess what they are with some very colorful comments by Richard and Bryan the editors. A feature in Blair #2 helps you pick the ultimate preppy fashion statement of the '80s, the Lacoste Izod shirt. These shirts have somehow come back into fashion and I must regret to say I still have one in my closet. The most important factor is to look for the green alligator, and the knockoff brand Le Tigre is definitely not acceptable. Blair 's website site is www.blairmag.com. I'd like to hear your comments/suggestions, so write me: jason@surferdude.com .

The Vista's Jason Hill recently contacted the online magazine, Blair. The following are excerpts from his interview with editor Richard Wang. Jason: Hey guys, I am going to use Blair for my web pick of the week here at UCO. Richard: Hi! oh, we'd love to be website of the week anywhere, so sure! ! Thanks! J: Well, I was wondering where Blair originates? R: Blair is done mostly in New York City, but since it is a web publication, it doesn't necessarily have to be done in one geographic location. When we first started, we did it from New York City and Berkeley, Calif., which is where we were in school. But now, both Bryan and I are in New York City, so it's a lot more convenient and faster, 'cause we can go over and do stuff together, see the junk as it happens, etc. J: Who puts together Blair? R: Well, the two editors are Bryan Nunez and me, Richard Wang. Bryan and I were Spanish III partners in high school, so we are used to working together. Each issue we try to bring in more people. It just happens.

As Blair has grown with each issue, we have more people contributing. In Blair#1, it was just me and Brian. In Blair #2, we made a fake staff with pictures of our friends who really didn't do anything, but I thought they looked good, and therefore made us look like a more reputable publication. It must have worked 'cause by Blair #3, everyone wanted a piece of the action. So now, we have kids writing for us from around the country, which is fun, 'cause that means I get to be a fat lazy editor instead of a fat lazy writer and editor. J: Who is Blair written for? R: The 'zine is geared for a younger audience and slightly more for a gayish set. It really doesn't matter. We've been catalogued in different subheadings from gay/lesbo, to sports, to youth 'zine, so we're a combo. J: How long have you been putting Blair out? R: We started out in uhm..summer 1994. Back then, I was using the ancient webbrowser called MacWeb, which was faster than Mosaic, and much more stable than Netscape, which didn't even exist at the time.

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Pre-nuptial test helps evaluate couple compatibility

arriages can be built to last. Oklahoma divorce rates are soaring, and experts say it is important to help couples spot problems before they walk down the aisle. One of the best predictors of a successful marriage is the quality of a couple's communication, according to the fall 1992 issue of The American Journal of Family Therapy. Pre-marital preparation, including counseling and compatibility testing, are ways for couples to evaluate their communication styles. Charles Lillard, director of the UCO Baptist Student Union, counsels and marries several couples a year. He said it's amazing how some couples spend time together but don't communicate. "I don't know what they do— spend all their time at the movies or out necking, but some of them really don't know each other very well," he said. Lillard uses a test called PREPARE as a tool to help couples identify potential problem areas. 1,0

"There are over 55,000 couples that have used PREPARE, and research shows that it is a pretty good indicator," he said. UCO instructor Glee Absher, teacher of the family and child development class "Marriage," is familiar with the test and its 85 percent accuracy rate in predicting secure marriages. She said premarital preparations like PREPARE are very important and help partners know each other better. "The most important thing to do before you form a relationship is know who you are and what you want," she said. "Then know the person and their family as well as the individual." Lillard said he believes one of the biggest challenges facing young couples today is the very fact that divorce is an accepted and popular option in our culture. "Many people go into marriage thinking, 'If it doesn't work out, I'll get a divorce. —

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PREPARE YOURSELF The Premarital Personal and Relationship Evaluation is a 125-question inventory used to explore a couple's strengths and weaknesses. Studies indicate PREPARE predicts with 85 percent accuracy who will get divorced. Here are some sample questions. Answer yes Or no.

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS 1. I expect some of our romantic love will fade after marriage.

PERSONALITY ISSUES 2. My partner has some habits I dislike.

COMMUNICATION 3. 1 can easily share my positive and negative feelings with my partner.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION 4. We have some important disagreements that never seem to get resolved.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 5. We have decided how to handle our finances.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES 6. At times I feel pressure to participate in activities my partner enjoys.

SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP 7.1 am very satisfied with the amount of affection I receive from my partner.

CHILDREN AND MARRIAGE 8.1 have some concerns about how my partner will be as a parent.

ROLE RELATIONSHIP 9. We have clearly decided how we will share household responsibilities.

RELIGION AND VALUES 10. We sometimes disagree on how to practice our religious beliefs. To score as individuals: On the ODD numbers, count the number of yes responses. On the EVEN numbers, count the no responses, Add the two categories for a total individual score. If you and your partner take the test: On the ODD numbers, count the number of items where you both answered yes. On the EVEN numbers, count the number of items where you both answered no. Add the two categories. SCORES: 8 10 Mostly relationship strengths; 6 7 Many relationship strengths, few growth areas; 4 5 Few relationship strengths, many growth areas; 0 3 Mostly growth areas. -

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Survey shows student satisfaction at UCO By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer

tudents are happy with the education they are getting from UCO, according to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). The Graduating Student Survey (GSS), conducted between February and October 1996, shows 90 percent of the students said UCO provided a high quality education. Ninety–two percent would recommend UCO to a friend. The survey found that 40 percent of the respondents were not currently working in their chosen career, while 45 percent were currently looking for a job. It also revealed 63 percent either have, or planned on, starting a new job related to their major field of study. The GSS is included in the application for graduation packet. The Student Opinion Survey (SOS), was also given to a random sampling of students by course sections based on college, time and day of classes, and course level. Seventy–one percent of the surveys were returned showing 85.4 percent of the students would recommend UCO to a friend. Faculty, students, and administrators at UCO have an active role in assessing the campus services and academic programs, according to the OSRHE assessment report. The student handbook states students are required to participate in assessment activities, after completing 50 credit hours, and at the point of graduation. Additional information about assessment is available through the Office of Institutional Assessment and Academic Support Services at 341-2980, Ext. 2521. OD

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New sexual harassment policy finalized, distributed t h11 as taken more than 18 months to develop the new sexual harassment I policy now being distributed on campus. Vagueness of the original policy prompted the revision, said Dr. Clyde Jacob, vice president of academic affairs. "This policy is a more comprehensive policy," he said. The new policy gives specific guidelines and details how to file an informal or formal grievance and the time lines for a response. "We will try to resolve the issue through informal mediation first," he said. Sheridan McCaffree, legal counsel for the Board of Regents of Oklahoma

Colleges, was involved in the final stages of the policy. She said the policy was written in hopes that with a clearer understanding of the procedures, more grievances can be handled though informal mediation on campus. "The old policy was a forest, this gives you all the trees," she said. A new advisory council will be appointed to oversee hearings on sexual harassment grievances. The council will consist of four tenured faculty members—one per college appointed by each college dean; two tenured faculty members appointed by the president of faculty senate and the faculty

senate president. If a student is involved in the complaint, the six faculty members and a student selected by the president of the Student Government Association will oversee the hearing. All the council members will be trained to oversee the hearings, Jacob said. The new policy is being distributed to faculty and staff to replace the old policy in their faculty and staff handbook. Copies are being sent to organizations and offices all over campus for students. The policy will be added to next years student handbook. —By Joanna Owen-Clouston Staff Writer

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Lady Bronchos ride into Lawton, come out with win

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rebounds.The transfer from Southern Nazerene is the Lady Bronchos leading scorer on the he UCO Lady year averaging15.5 points per Bronchos outscored game. "Courtney is such an Cameron 7-1 in the last 1:22 of the game to defeat the awesome player," said assistant Lady Aggies 71- 66 on the road coach Shawn Williams. "She can Monday. do so much especially from the The victory was keyed by outside where her and Kelly clutch free throw shooting by the really play well together." Lady Bronchos. Christy Heavin Angela Flynn iced the added 14 points for the game with 0:16 left Lady Bronchos and hitting 1 of 2 free went 6 for 6 from the line. throws giving UCO the 5-point win. The victory UCO was a improves the Lady sparkling 25-28 from Bronchos to 12-10 the foul line for the overall and 6-8 in the game. Lone Star Conference "Making free Berry which puts them in seventh place. throws is an important part of the game and we proved "We got a little momentum Members of the UCO softball team do a hit and run drill during practice on Tuesday. The that," said UCO coach John_ going and hopefully we can Lady Bronchos will face East Central on Feb. 28 in Ada. (Staff photo by John Clanton) Keely. continue that this week," said "We hit some big free throws coach Keely. particularly at the end, and got a Cameron drops to 7-15 really good win." overall.The Lady Bronchos will Sophomore Courtney Berry now travel to Stepenville, Texas was the games high scorer with to face Tarleton State(8-15) With eight players, third-ranked Central looks for its 10th straight win against Texans 16 points and pulled down six tonight. team rules and Correy Smith has points, 7.9 rebounds and 4.1 By Cory Miller left the team for personal assists. Sports Editor STATS reasons. Junior Joe Newton UCO 71 Did I All-American candidates mention that has 18.4 points per CAMERON 66 Tyrone Hopkins and Mack Tuck TSU is unbeaten at game and Michael will lead an eight player, third- home going 12-0 on Mims adds 14.6 points, UCO (12-10) — Courtney Berry 16, Christy Heavin 14, Angela ranked Broncho team into the season? leading the league in Flynn 10, Toni Carter 8, Mary Rhodes 8, Mandy Carlson 7, Stephenville, Texas tonight to Even with the loss field goal percentage at Christy Bailey 5, Alisha Hall 3 UCO still has four face Tarleton State (14-8, 6-7). 64.1. CAMERON (7-15) — Stacia McCarter 16, Wendy Blackney The Bronchos, who are on a starters averaging TSU lost their first 14, Lisa Wilson 8, Jennifer Beale 7, Michelle Brogdon 5,Meredith nine-game winning streak, have double figures in meeting against UCO Neuwirth 2, Barbour 2 lost three players in the past two scoring. in Edmond on Jan. 18. Three-point goals — Berry 2, Rhodes 1, Bailey 1,Hall weeks. Hopkins leads the They'll counter with Hop kins l,Carlson 1, Brogdonl. Fouled out - McCarter, Beale. Rebounds Senior guard Londaryl Perry league with 23.7 Texans Stephen CAMERON 48 (Wilson 10), UCO 32 (Flynn 8). will miss at least three weeks points and ranks second in Sheckles and Marlon Jackson Assists- UCO 17 (Seikel 4), CU 12 (Wilson 3). with a broken hand. Ronnie rebounding with 10.4. both averaging in double figures Total Fouls- CU 23, UCO 20. Technicals- none. A- N/A While Tuck is averaging 18.1 with 18 and 13 respectively. An Lane was dismissed for violating

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS Lady Bronchos face TSU & TAMUC this week Ranked sixth in the Lone Star Conference, the Lady Bronchos travel to Texas this week to face conference teams, Tarleton State tonight and Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday. The Lady Bronchos are currently sixth in the LSC with a 1210 overall record and a 6-8 record in conference play. Courtney Berry leads Central Oklahoma scoring with 14 points per game. While junior Christy Heavin is averaging 11.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. TSU is ranked ninth in the LSC and have lost three straight. UCO won their first meeting,79-60 in Edmond on Jan. 18. The TSU TexAnns are 8-15 overall and 4-11 in conference play. After TSU, the Lady Bronchos will journey to Texas A&MCommerce, ranked fourth in the LSC. The Lady Lions are 12-10 overall and 8-7 in conference play. They are led by Cathy DeSalvo, averaging 11.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. UCO won their first meeting, 83-70 in Edmond on Jan. 16. The Lady Bronchos will return home on Feb. 20 to face Texas Woman's in Hamilton Field House. ***

No. 3 Bronchos travel to TAMUC on Saturday The Bronchos, ranked third in NCAA Division II basketball, travel to Texas A&M-Commerce Saturday. TAMUC is ranked second in the Lone Star Conference with a 17-5 overall record and 9-4 record in conference play. The Bronchos are currently first in LSC standings with an overall record of 21-2 and 12-1 in conference play. The Bronchos have a three game lead over the Lions in the LSC. They will return home on Feb. 22 to face Texas A&MKingsville to end the regular season. ***

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Celebrating a century... CO alumnae Juanita Delbridge, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, shows President George Nigh her painting of Old North. Delbridge, a resident of the Oklahoma Christian Home, first attended Central in 1903 as a kindergartener when she was 5 years old. 'They needed children for the seniors to practice on," Delbridge said.

She completed her bachelor's degree at Central, then finished a master's at New York University. Delbridge returned to Edmond and taught elementary school for 42 years before retiring in 1962. Central's Alumni Association held a fundraiser in 1960 and Delbridge purchased a lifetime membership for $10. (Staff photo by John Clanton)

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"Lifting as we climb."

hese words, imprinted on a rectangular plate, rest on a table beside a large green leaf plant. As a student gazes around the lobby of the academic affairs office, the name plate message catches her eye in the midst of the large, plain waiting room. Intrigued by the simple decorations and friendliness of the staff, the visitor waits for the secretary to tell her, "Dr. Jacob is ready to see you now." A tall, Hershey's-kiss-colored man in a tailored-cut suit briskly walks to the student before she can stand to greet him. "Hi, I'm Dr. Clyde Jacob," says the man, helping the woman off the couch as he shakes her hand. In his office, one wall holds inspirational thoughts while the opposite wall holds a case full of pictures of his family, plaques and yearbooks marked Central State University and University of Central Oklahoma. Never eager to put a barrier like his large wooden desk between them, Jacob asks his guest whether she would like to sit in front of his desk or at the long oval table in the corner of his office. Opting for the table, the two move the stacks of folders and papers aside to provide room to write. "Pushing the papers from the right side to the left side of my desk is not as inspiring as seeing young people do all and be all that they can be," said Jacob demonstrating the right to the left motion with his hands. "I want to always find myself challenged. Philosophically, I believe that the moment you become complacent—satisfied with life—it's over, you've lost."

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overcoming obstacles as an African-American So you want to always keep looking over the hill, just beyond the horizon, said the vice-president for academic affairs. Jacob is a living testimony to looking beyond the horizon. Last year, he was hospitalized for acoustic neuroma, a small tumor on a nerve in the ear. As a result of the operation, he lost partial hearing in the left ear and his bottom lip slightly twists to the right. The loss of hearing and twisted mouth has not stopped his "gift to gab" or zest for helping others. "I wanted to be as energetic as I was before. In fact, I am even more energetic," said Jacob.

We went to "what you might consider segregated but we never felt like we were segregated. "There were a number of solid, very caring, very inspiring teachers but I will never forget Dr. Melvin Todd," said Jacob. Todd recently retired as vice-chancellor of academic affairs from the State Regents of Higher Education. "He was my high school drama teacher and counselor." He is one of the people I always credit with sort of inspiring\ me to work a little harder and be a little bit better than everybody else in terms of my aspirations, said the former drama

I want to always find myself challenged. Philosophically, I believe that the moment you become complacent satisfied with life it's over, you've lost. —Dr. Clyde Jacob

The speech pathologist explained his "gift for gab" stemmed from high school. "Well, I guess when I was younger I had the gift to gab. I was on the debate team and in drama." Upon graduating from Douglass High School in Oklahoma City, Jacob received a drama scholarship from UCO, then Central State Teachers College. The UCO graduate reminisces to his days at Douglass and the man who became his mentor.

major. Jacob received his bachelors at UCO, masters at Phillips University, doctorate at Purdue University and post doctoral fellowship at University of Wisconsin in Madison, all of which were in speech pathology. When the father of two entered UCO in 1963, he said there "were essentially no African-American instructors and there was a very small number of African-American students—maybe 50 out of 6,000. "There wasn't a great deal in terms

of role models but still the teachers and faculty members who were here were still very caring and inspiring." Jacob considers his jobs and education as a blessing and a real learning opportunity. "I've been blessed. I've been very fortunate and I guess it is because of those experiences and opportunities that I had that I work so hard here, I guess, to try to provide opportunities and open doors for other young people." "Everybody owes somebody something," said Jacob explaining why he works so hard at any job or task. Blessings may have seemed bleak at some points in his life but the father of a medical student and graduate student remembers that when he was in those times the possibility of failure was obsolete. "My wife and I were both full-time graduate students. She was working on her masters and I was working on my doctorate," said Jacob. They were raising two small children. A 5-year-old son and a 3month-old daughter. "It just shows how driven we were toward our career goals," said the father, who set definite goals of when he would receive his degrees. "Its nice to be naive and oblivious to obstacles because that way you don't realize there is a possibility for failure. When you don't realize there is a possibility of failure, all you can see is success." Although Jacob remembeis those struggling times, he also remembers the joy of climbing over the mountain. "When I was a student here I was just thankful to get out." Today, Jacob lifts students into the university and helps them climb out.

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MIGRATIONS Edwin P. McCabe—A Kansas native who started the movement of having a black majority in each voting district of Oklahoma Territory. Over 7,000 AfricanAmericans entered the territory in 1889. Several allblack towns were established as a result of the movement. Langston, one of the all-black towns, had at one time a population of 2,000.

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Anti-Slavery Society of London—Established by a group of English men and women in 1787, the group MILITARY worked to abolish the Henry Flipper—The first African-American to slave trade occurring graduate from West Point on June 15, 1877. He worked in the United States. as a special agent in the Justice Department and Josiah Wedewood published several translations of Hispanic laws still created the medallion used today. of the antislavery movement CULTURE AND RELIGION depicting a William Wells praying slave. Brown—The first African-American to publish a novel. Clotel or The President's Daughter was published in 1853 in London. The book describes the life of three generations of African-American descendants of Thomas Jefferson by mixing fact, fiction and political views. The American William Wells Brown edition of the book substituted a senator for the president in 1864. The original version was not printed until in 1969.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams—The first person to perform a successful open-heart operation on June 9, 1893. Williams founded the Provident Hospital and Training School on May 4, 1891.

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Under the needle... UCO student Raymond King donates his blood at the UCO Bloodhounds Blood Drive. The drive was held Monday and Tuesday in the Business Building. (Staff photo by John Clanton)

Student center experiences expansion By Joanna Owen-Clouston Staff Writer

he Catholic Student Center has grown in the last few months with the addition of a full-time director and longer operating hours. Jason Simpson became the director in July and said at least 30 students use the center. The Catholic organization has been active at UCO for 50 years, Simpson said. The center used to be located where the UCO police department is now. After moving out of the building,

students met at each other's homes. Then three years ago a house was bought at 321 E. Clegern. Within the next two years a new center will be built across from the Baptist Student Union (BSU), behind Campus Optical, said Simpson. The land and building are being funded through the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. The Archbishop of Oklahoma City has a building committee working on the design and construction of the building. He said up until this summer when he began working at the center, it was open only part-time.

Hours at the center are Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to midnight, and Sunday 5 p.m. to midnight. The center is closed on Wednesday and Saturday. "The center is a place where students can come to study and feel welcome," Simpson said. In addition to expanded hours they have expanded programs. "We have a lot of really good ideas for programs, we're just trying to find out when is the best time to offer them to the students," he said. Under the new director, the BSU, the

Wesley Foundation and the Catholic Student Center have come together to sponsor a symposium for students: When Dating Doesn't End in Marriage. The last meeting dealing with this subject is scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the BSU. The center offers times for students to get together to eat or just talk. They also offer a Tuesday afternoon Bible study and Thursday night mass. Another event the center is offering will be at 9 p.m. March 6 when the Archbishop of Oklahoma City will meet students and give mass.

CAMPUS CRIME The University of Central Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety logged the following incidents from Feb. 3 to Feb. 9, 1997.

FEBRUARY 3 ✓ Vandalism -Between 6:30 a.m. Feb. 1 and 8:45 p.m. Feb. 2, unknown suspect(s) vandalized a vehicle by prying off its gas cap cover. V Trespassing—Three juveniles were issued warnings for tampering with the emergency call box in the South student parking lot 11. FEBRUARY 4 • Larceny—Between 6:05 and 6:20 p.m. unknown suspect(s) removed items from a vehicle parked in the faculty/staff parking lot 5.

FEBRUARY 5 • Arrest-Kawit Kapipatamakul of Oklahoma City was arrested on complaints of driving under suspension, careless driving, and no proof of insurance. Kapipatamakul was issued citations and released on his own recognizance. • Arrest-Manisha Patel of Edmond was arrested on complaints of driving under suspension and speeding. Patel was issued citations and released on her own recognizance. • Arrest-Heath Lambert of Edmond was arrested on a complaint of possession of marijuana. Lambert was issued a citation and released on his own recognizance. FEBRUARY 6 ♦ Larceny-Between 10:40 a.m. and noon, unknown

suspect(s) removed a book bag from Room 205 of the Communications Building. ✓ Selling Stolen Property-Between 4:53 and 5:35 p.m. an individual sold a book to the University Center that was taken earlier in the day. FEBRUARY 7 • Fire-A vehicle caught fire at 8:54 a.m. in student parking lot 3. It is believed the fire was caused by a mechanical defect in the vehicle. The vehicle was considered a total loss. FEBRUARY 9 ✓ Arrest-Ronnie Lane of Edmond was arrested on a complaint of possession of marijuana. Lane was taken to the Oklahoma County jail to be processed.

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AROUND CAMPUS TODAY • Student Programming Board will sponsor a presentation on body language by Jan Hargrave from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Pegasus Theatre of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information call Suzette Dyer at 348-8767. • Mortar Board will meet at 6 p.m. in Room 126 of the Coyner Health Science Building. The meeting's agenda includes voting on new members. For more information call Kristi Sims at 340-3640. • The Gay/Lesbian Alliance for Student Support, (GLASS), will host the Red Rock Outreach Team for their meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 239 of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information call Jon Patterson at 755-1258. • UCO Finance Club will welcome Phyllis Johnson, chief financial officer of Internet Oklahoma, to their meeting at 12:15 p.m. in the Senate Room of the University Center . Pictures for the Bronze Book also will be taken. For information call Akram Azerbay at 341-2980, Ext. 4014. V Hispanic American Student Association, (HASA), will have music and dance at 10 p.m. at El Chico restaurant on Broadway in Edmond. For more information call Victor Armstrong at 341-2629. • UCO Toastmasters Club will have an English Communication Workshop at 12:45 p.m. in the Will Rogers Room of the University Center. A general meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Will Rogers East Hall in the University Center. For more information call Lit-Chyong at 330-0582. V Baptist Student Union will sell Valentine's cookies and Crush colas from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Liberal Arts Building. For more information call Charles or Suzanne Lillard at 3411232.

A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD • UCO Arab Student Association will discuss plans for the semester at 3 p.m. Feb. 14 in the living room of Murdaugh Hall. For more information call Muhammed Al-Anasi at 330-2803. • UCO International Business Club will have a guest speaker and refreshments at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Will Rogers Room in University Center. For more information call Nicola Pawlowski at 341-2980, Ext. 4118. • UCO Bangladesh Student Association will have an election and general meeting for the upcoming Bangladesh Night at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the faculty/staff dining room in the University Center, 2nd floor. For more information call Syed Alam at 844-0290. • Phi Theta Kappa Alumni will meet to discuss goals and upcoming events at noon Feb. 18 in Room 203 of the Education Building. For more information call Stacy Thomas at 341-2980, Ext. 2361. • Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship will host former Chi Alpha campus pastor Ron Boshela at their meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in Room 111 of the Music Building. For more information call Joel Randell at 330-0888.

• Black Film Festival featuring Car Wash will be shown at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Senate Room of the University Center. For more information call Sheneka Conley or Barry Lofton at 341-2980, Ext. 2580.

Sheneka Conley or Barry Lofton at 341-2980, Ext. 2580.

GENERALLY SPEAKING

• UCO Data Processing Management Association will welcome Sandi Price for "Good Design and Management of Web Pages" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in Room 224 of the Business Building. Price will talk about the do's and don'ts of web page design. For more information call Mickie Geller at 7555365.

• UCO Meditation Organization will meet at 7:30 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 10-Mar. 3 in the Will Rogers East Hall of the University Center. The program topic will be Vipasana Meditation. For registration and more information call Arpita Brown at 478-8407.

V Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority invites everyone to stop by their booth at the UCO organization fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Gand Ballroom of the University Center. For more information call Dollet at 8420574 or Krista at 755-0826.

• A Support Group for Personal Growth and Self-Exploration will meet every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Osage Room on the 4th Floor of the University Center. The group is sponsored by the Department of Student Support Services. For more information call Toppie Lincicome at 341-2980, Ext. 2215.

V The Bronze Book will offer seniors one "last chance" to have their picture taken for the yearbook. Senior pictures will be taken from 8:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20 in Room 207 of Thatcher Hall. For more information call Jill Slates at 341-2980, Ext. 5107 or Ext. 5123. • UCO Bahai Club will host Dr. Charles Dunn for "Individual Initiative and World Peace" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Will Rogers Room of the University Center, 4th floor. For more information call Suzette Rattenbury at 359-1139. • Alpha Lambda Delta, UCO women's honor society, will hold an informational meeting for prospective members at 6:30 p.m. Feb.20 at Kodiak restaurant on Memorial Road and May Avenue in Oklahoma City. Alpha Lambda Delta is open to all full-time freshmen females with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. For more information call Natlie Herbic at 341-2980, Ext. 4179. • Baptist Student Union will welcome Brad Stone for their praise and worship at 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the BSU. For more information call Charles or Suzanne Lillard at 341-1232. ✓ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority challenges all Greeks and invites all students to their Think Pink Week at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Brunswick Heritage Bowling Lanes, 122nd St. and Penn. Ave. in Oklahoma City. To receive a discount, tell them you are with AKA. For more information call Dollet at 842-0574 or Krista at 755-0826. V Black Student Association will meet at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Senate Room of the University Center. The topic will be a "Black Female/Male Relationship Forum." For more information call Sheneka Conley or Barry Lofton at 341-2980, Ext. 2580. UCO Society of Physics Students will meet at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 25 in Room 205 of Howell Hall. For more information call Martin Naylor at 749-1937. ✓ Videos of Black Sitcoms of the '70s will be shown from noon-2 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Senate Room of the University Center. For more information call Sheneka Conley or Barry Lofton at 341-2980, Ext. 2580. • Multicultural Career Fair will be from held 1-4 p.m. March 5 in the Grand Ballroom of the University Center. For more information call

V "Oklahoma Images," a hanging photo exhibit by UCO student Patrick Earnest, will be shown through April at Down to Earth Natural Food Store, 10 S. Broadway in Edmond. V Baptist Student Union will worship from 12:35 to 1 p.m. weekdays. For more information call Charles or Suzanne Lillard at 341-1232. • The Latter-Day Saints Student Association will meet every Monday and Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the New Testament in the Osage Room of the University Center. For more information call Lisa Starnes at 843-6832. • The UCO Volunteer Center is accepting applications from students, faculty and staff for volunteer positions with local non-profit organizations. Practicum and internship opportunities are also available. A comprehensive directory of volunteer openings is available in the college deans' offices and the Student Activities Office, Room 424 of the University Center. For more information call 341-2980, Ext. 2363. V The Catholic Student Association meets every Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Catholic Student Center for dinner and socializing. They will also hold a prayer group every Thursday in the Catholic Student Center at 9:45 p.m. For more information, call Audrey Pang at 341-9166 or Jason Simpson at 341-6300. V The International Office is sponsoring an ambassodor scholarship. The application deadline is March 3. Eight students will be awarded $250 each. For more information call the international office at 341-2980, Ext. 2390. V Baptist Student Union will have worship and bible study every Tuesday through Thursday at noon. For more information call Charles or Suzanne Lillard at 341-12432.

News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be printed or typed. Information will not be accepted by telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.

AROUND TOWN

Plays:

The following events are taking place in the metro area the weekend of Feb. 13-16.

Concerts/Music: V New Edition, Keith Sweat and Blackstreet will perform at 8 tonight at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 948-6800. ✓ Color Me Badd will perform after the Oklahoma City Cavalry game Feb. 14 at the Myriad. Tickets are $10 and available at all Sight 'N' Sound locations. For more information or to charge by phone, call 2973000. ✓ The 52nd Annual UCO Music Festival will be Feb. 15 in the Mitchell Hall Theater. The public can attend for free at approximately 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 341-2980, Ext. 5004.

• Sylvia will be performed at 7 tonight at the Oklahoma City Community College Theater, 7777 S. May. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 seniors and students from other colleges and $3 for Oklahoma City Community College students. For more information, call 682-7523. • Father of the Bride will be performed at 8 p.m. Feb. 14-22 at Oklahoma Christian University's Judd Theater, 2501 E. Memorial Rd. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 425-5540. • Get Along Little Doggy, a performance by comedy group Baloney Rodeo, will be at 8 p.m. Feb. 14-15 at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery. Admission is $5. For more information, call 232-6060.

Dance:

Art • V The Sacrifice, a film about a writer living on a remote island, will be shown at 7 tonight at the Oklahoma City Art Museum. Tickets are $3.50. For more information, call 848-8637.

V The Russian Collection will be performed Feb. 14-16 at the Civic Center Music Hall. Performance times are 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $9 to $28. For more information, call 2973000.

Special Events: V People with Disabilities Awareness Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 on the fourth floor of the State Capitol. Admission is free. For more information, call 951-3400. ✓ Council Oak Publishing House will give a lecture on publishing at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the City Arts Center, 3000 Pershing Blvd. Admission is free. For more information, call 951-0000. • The Oklahoma Tackle Show will be Feb. 13-16 in the Transportation and Carriage Building on the State Fairgrounds. Show hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 am. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. For more information, call 943-3800. ✓ Christian Business and Professional Women's Club will discuss economical vacations at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Willow Creek Country Club, on the corner of Southwest 54th Street and Country Club Drive. Cost is $9.50 for dinner. For more information, call 329-2236. ✓ Mark Plotkin will speak on rainforest conservation and the search for new jungle medicines at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Student Union Theater at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Admission is free. For more information, call 325-4309.

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To Jim FROM ROBIN, I'll be the pistil, You be the stamen. Let's pollinate!!

To ANN

FROM DENNW,

Have I told you lately

that I love you?

To LORINDA FROM DAVE, You're much prettier than the education building, More popular than George Nigh (and here to stay), Our bonds are worth far more than UCO's. I love you. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY?

Love, Tige

SHANNON FROM JAMES, Roses are red and violets are blue,' 4'4

I cannot even begin to summerize with.words How much I love you! I eagerly await June 28, When I will have the pleasure of marrying you.

To MY LOVING WIFE

JENNIFER,

Happy Valentine's Day! I will always love you forever. Love, Jeffery Roses are dean, violets are cleaner, The fatter I get, the more you look leaner. I consume your love like food on a dish, The more love I eat, the more for I wish! FROM

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To CINDY FROM JEFF, Thank you for being the most loving wife a man could ever have. I cherish the love we have together. I guess what I am trying to say is I LOVE YOU! Love always.

To MY LITTLE KANSAS To ANNA FROM MOMMIE,

To Jam FROM ROY,

To Ma

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To B.H. FROM C.G. Came into my life, I haven't been the same. Turned bad to good and played no game. No doubts, no worries, this love is real Just want to tell how I feel.

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WEST NICHOLS HILLS Daycare has childcare assistant position available 36pm daily, 842-3648. Ask for Phyllis or Shirley. DELIVERY/WAREHOUSE work, part time, must have OK DL and good driving record, 843-8323.

NOW TAKING applications for full/part time, all shifts & positions. Apply in person at 109 E 2nd St, Edmond, Papa John's Pizza. COMMERCIAL LAWNCARE Co seeks full/part time help for work at Quail Springs Mall, 755-0587. CUSTOMER SERVICE rep M-F 10-2, some weekends. Apply at Edmond YMCA, 1220 S Rankin. SMALL INVESTMENT! Wonderful Opportunity! A modern medical miracle: Secure your own financial future and help your family and friends achieve theirs! For free info with no obligations or pressure, call 7892340 or 495-4157. PROGRAMMER/DATA ANALYST Full time position. Minimum Requirements: BS Degree in Biological Sciences with substantial computer or MIS experience in C., Pascal, and object-oriented programming. Prefer experience with MS Windows95 or Windows/NT/Server/Workstation & UNIX. Responsible for data analysis, programming of various batch files and statistical methods. To apply, contact Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Personnel Dept., 271-7430 or 1-800-522-0211. EOE/Affirmative Action Employer.

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!!WE'RE BACK!!

Works.

Better Than Ever

If you're looking for a parttime job that works around your individual schedule, you're looking for RPS.

New Management

PACKAGE HANDLERS We offer an outstanding starting pay of $6.50-$7.50 per hour with $1/hour for tuition added on after 30 days. And best of all, we have shifts available from early morning to late night with absolutely no weekends. It's our way of going out of our way to accommodate your already busy schedule. If this sounds like your kind of job, please apply in person Monday to Friday at:

RPS 1500 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73100

DAYTIME / EVENING / WEEKENDS

Full & Part Time $8 to $10 / Hour average earnings * No Experience Necessary * Paid Training * Newly Remodeled Professional Work Environment * 401 K Savings Plan * Opportunity for Advancement

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