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Broncho Lake becomes a battlefield turned bizarre at around 1 p.m. when UCO Police Sgt. Shirley Lanning arrived to verify reports that one of the lake's geese was seriously injured following an attack by another goose. Sgt. Lanning said witnesses had removed the injured goose from the lake following the attack and when The Vista arrived minutes later, the injured goose was standing and appeared to have regained stability. The goose's troubles, however, seemed to have just begun. As the injured goose tried to reenter the lake, a pair of marauding geese — flying in like a couple of war planes — mounted another attack and drove the other goose out of the water again. By this time, perhaps 10 minutes after Lanning arrived, three more UCO police officers and a member of the local wildlife service were on the scene. A small crowd of students and pedestrians watched as the unidentified wildlife worker tried unsuccessfully to capture the injured goose, and one man even appeared to capture the whole scene on his cell phone from the Nigh University Center balcony that overlooks Broncho Lake. After chasing the goose around most of the lake, the wildlife worker left the scene with Lanning before The Vista could secure an interview with him. But the geese weren't done. McGregor was lounging near Broncho between 2 p.m. by Vista photographer Alex Gambill and 3 p.m. and said he saw at A local wildlife officer attempts to capture an injured Canada goose Feb. 27 at Broncho Lake. least one attack on Tuesday. "The bully goose came and was beating up on this by Andrew Knittle field as the flock of Canada nessed some of the attacks and one [the injured goose]," Staff Writer Geese who reside there repeat- offered a theory of his own. McGregor said, "I think he "I think they [the geese] was trying to peck at the other edly attacked one another. Broncho Lake is usually a Although there was no are working out some social one and rip out feathers." peaceful place where students goose expert on site, UCO issues," McGregor said. can go to relax, but on Feb. 27 student Paul McGregor, a Whatever the issues were, see Geese, page 3 the lake turned into a battle- sophomore history major, wit- the scene at Broncho Lake
"It was a great relief to have Mr. Ganaway off the streets." -Glynda Chu
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Ganaway sentenced life in prison for rape by Andrew Knittle Staff Writer A little more than a year after a UCO student was raped in her Edmond apartment, a jury in Oklahoma City convicted the suspect, 30-year-old Johnie Demetrius Ganaway, and sentenced him to three life terms in prison. Convicted on two counts of first-degree rape, one count of robbery and one count of burglary, Ganaway filed an appeal of his convictions Feb. 26, court papers said. Edmond Police Depatillient spokeswoman Glynda Chu said the August 2006 arrest of Ganaway by the EPD was due in large part to Detective Aaron Randall, who she said worked "countless hours" to track the suspect down.
"It was a great relief to have Mr. Ganaway off the streets," Chu said. "He is definitely a threat to society, and it is good to know he will not be able to stalk other innocent victims as he did this young woman." According to court documents, Ganaway was convicted by a jury Feb. 14 and sentenced by Oklahoma County Judge Virgil Black a week later. Ganaway's convictions stem from the early morning of Dec. 3, 2005, when Edmond police reports state that Ganaway entered the 21year-old student's apartment as she slept at around 6 a.m. According to police, Ganaway threatened the woman with some kind of sharp object, bound her and proceeded to
see Ganaway, page 4
Student design group completes new logo
Physics professor recognized for achievements by Lyndsay Gillum Staff Writer Wei R. Chen, UCO Physics and Engineering professor, has been elected as a Fellow of the International Society for Optical Engineering [SPIE] for his achievements in the areas oflaser applications in cancer research and biomedical imaging. SPIE is dedicated to advancing scientific research and engineering applications of optical, photonic, imaging, and optoelectronic technologies through its meetings, education programs and publications. It has more than 16,000 members and worldwide chapters. SPIE honored 56 new Fellows of the Society. Fellows are members of distinction who have made significant scientific and technical contributions in the fields of optics, photonics and imaging. According to Chen, more than 480 SPIE members have become Fellows since the Society's inception in 1955. "The annual recognition of Fellows provides an opportunity for us to acknowledge outstanding members for their service to the general optics community," said Brian Culshaw, SPIE president.
"My research focus has been on the development of a new method for the treatment of metastatic tumors, using a combination of phototherapy and immunotherapy," Chen said. "My group in the past 10 years has developed laser immunotherapy, which has induced anti-tumor immunity in pre-clinical studies." In these particular areas, Chen has published more than 100 research papers and has been awarded many U.S. and international patents. He has been active in the optical engineering society and organizing international conferences in the areas of laser cancer treatment and immunological responses. According to Chen, metastatic tumors are tumors that arise at sites away from the original location of the cancer. "So far our method has induced remission on six out of eight patients, far better than any existing method in treating this type of cancer," Chen said. Chen has been working on laser immunotherapy for cancer for more than a decade. "Curing cancer has been my childhood dream, because my mother, a physician, had talked a lot about cancer when I was young," he said. "The more I work on can-
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cer research, the more I realize how important it is. My research can potentially save lives and reduce human suffering." Chen was nominated by a SPIE Fellow last September and was notified last December. "I am extremely excited about being elected as a SPIE Fellow," he said. "I am very honored to join a list of excellent researchers around the world." Teaching has been Chen's first love and his only job since
he completed college. "Of course, research gives me great joy with publications, discoveries and more importantly, the progress in treatment of human cancers," Chen said. "Saving a life is the most humbling and rewarding experience to me," he said. "Now I view my research in a completely different perspective." Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at Igillum@thevistaonline.com.
A UCO student design group completed the design of the visual identity for one of the university's newest departments this month as its first project for the spring semester. Clocktower Studio, a student-based graphic design studio in the College of Arts, Media and Design, recently created the logo, name and website for the Center for Professional and Distance Education. "It's a strong mark," Tiffany Haines, Clocktower Studio designer, said. "We tried to communicate through the logo what services are offered to students, faculty and working professionals." The designers created the logo to display a professional, progressive foundation but still maintain the center's academic relationship with UCO. The required designed elements filled a floor-toceiling dry erase board in the Clocktower Studio for the duration of the project.
The designers sifted through the information provided by CPDE with a stated goal to take a complex mass of information, made easy to understand to fully illustrate the essence of the organization. "We wanted to make UCO more competitive with other universities and training centers," Christi Cooper, Clocktower Studio designer, said. "But it was hard to communicate through a single mark everything CPDE does." The university was interested in an interdepartmental, online program and decided to merge correspondence studies, continuing education and e-learnMg into a single unit ❑ CPDE. The original name for the organization was the Center for Executive Education and Distance Services; however, Clocktower chose to rename the center to more clearly describe CPDE. Clocktower offered CPDE the services of a private graphic design studio without the sub-
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Anna Nicole Smith's death, too much drama? Opinion
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The controversy of Anna Nicole Smith's death has sparked too much attention in the media. First, we have the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. Then, we have the dispute between the men who claim that they're the father to Smith's 5-month-old baby. Now, we have the quarrel of where she's going to be laid to rest, in Texas where her mother wants, or the Bahamas next to her late son. It's getting absolutely ridiculous with these childish issues. It seems like when someone famous dies, the media has to interfere and make things more difficult than they should be. This is death we're talking about, not a malicious game to see how a celebrity's death can affect the ratings. Autopsy reports should never take this long to confirm the cause of death. Supposedly, the medical examiner has yet to discover why Smith died and
should take up to two weeks before anything is revealed. With technology progressing every day in the field of medicine, why should the investigation continue to drag on this long? DNA testing procedures should never take this long to validate the biological father of the child. It's bad enough the little girl will grow up without knowing her true mother. Fighting over the possession of a human being is absurd. Then disrespect comes'' in the form of greed. It's easy to understand Smith's mother wanting to bury her daughter close to home, but the problem is, Anna Nicole wasn't close to her family. She loved her 20-year-old son who died last year and was buried in the Bahamas. If it was Smith's request to be close to the one person who meant the most to her, then what gives people the right to take that away from her? People don't realize what we're dealing with here is the loss of a human being.
Whether or not this person was loved by the public or shunned, it doesn't really m at-
ter. People should learn to respect people's wishes, even if it means conforming to the wishes of the deceased. It's easy to get away with it when the person is no longer here to object, but
that doesn't mean it's right. Let the dead rest in peace, not in pieces.
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Following the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son Daniel a few months ago, it seems as though the busty blonde has been in the news, in one way or another, ever since. With the intense, almost non-stop media scrutiny showing little sign of abating, many snobby intellectualtypes out there have started their usual "What does this is say about America?" whining. So, what does it say about America? Is it bad that most people in this country sit glued to the computer or television, watching the latest indepth coverage of the Anna Nicole saga, rather than tune into to catch the latest from Iraq or Afghanistan. Probably, but that's okay. Let's face it, how much war coverage, most of which is difficult to craft into an entertaining end product,
can the average American working stiff stomach. The answer is: Not so much. Sure, four or five years ago the War on Terror was fresh, exciting, changing and newsworthy. And granted, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are still quite newsworthy, but they're not really fresh, exciting and changing — at least not in the minds of most Americans. Anna Nicole's epic, posthumous soap opera, on the other hand, is almost too good to be true — you just can't make this crap, up. Thus, a sad realization is arrived upon: given the choice between relevant, hard news that most definitely affects every soul in the country or a one-hour special on Anna Nicole's probate hearing, a majority of Americans would probably (and happily) tune in to the latter. Is that right? Probably not, but that's okay, too.
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Alumna writes bilingual CD "I don't have any formal training. I write by ear. My notes are more arrows and lines." -Regina Lopez
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Its bright blue and bold yellow cover, complete with a duck is appropriate for the CD titled "Quackadoodledoo," a collection of children's songs by UCO Alumna and faculty member Regina Lopez. "I got that name because it's the first song I wrote. It's the title song. It's also a fun and interesting word," said Lopez. The CD contains a mix of children's songs; two of which are bilingual. It was recorded in the UCO Jazz Lab.
"It's pretty simple music, but the songs are pretty catchy," said Lopez. She collaborated with Dr. Ed Cunliff, assistant vice president of Academic Affairs on the recording ofthe CD. Lopez plays guitar and sings. Cunliff plays the mandolin and banjitar and sings. Cunliff's wife also plays simple percussion instruments. "I actually wrote these songs back in 1988, but I didn't do anything with them," said Lopez. She said spending time with her nieces and nephews as well as the children of her friends
inspired her. She also worked with elementary students in Oklahoma City and Yukon. "They've been kid tested. I have lots of friends telling me 'I'm tired of hearing Quackadoodledoo'," said Lopez. She said the audience for the CD is predominately for children 8 years old and younger, although her 10-year-old niece loves it. • Music has been a part of Lopez's life since she was young. "I've played in my father's mariachi band since I was 16," said Lopez. All her brothers and sisters and now her nieces and nephews are also in the band. Lopez also sings with her two sisters in a group called "The Latin Trio." They have recently recorded a CD in the Jazz Lab and are expecting another one by the end of March. She has also written songs for this ensemble. "I don't have any formal training. I write by ear. My notes are more arrows and lines," said Lopez, joking abou, her technical experience. Lopez is a faculty member for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Professional Studies. She also received both her bachelor's degree in Spanish education and master's degree in bilingual and multicultural education from UCO. Those wanting to purchase CDs can contact Lopez at (405) 974-5721. Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com .
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A Canada goose spreads its wings Feb. 27 near Broncho Lake.
GEESE from page 1 McGregor's observation agreed with what is already known about the Canada Goose. The University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web, an online database that details thousands of species, states that male Canada Geese can be aggressive and use their bills for eating, grooming and attacking. Although the fate of the "injured" goose and his attackers isn't known at the present time, they did provide some midday drama for those who happened to walk
by Broncho Lake that day. "It was entertaining to watch," McGregor said, "but probably not so fun for the goose."
"It was entertaining to watch, but probably not so fun for the goose." -Paul McGregor
Andrew Knittle can be reached at aknittle@thevistaonline.com .
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Oklahoma City Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran will come for his annual visit to the UCO Catholic Student Center 8 p.m. on Thursday. The welcome will start at 8 p.m., followed by Mass, led by Beltran at 8:30 p.m. Students and guests can have a social time with the archbishop after Mass where they can ask and answer questions. "He just wants to make sure he's knowing his sheep and knows where they're at," said Carl E. Erickson, campus minister for the UCO Catholic Student Center.
The night will end with pizza around 10:30 p.m. "It's kind of late for food, but I think college students will eat pizza at any time," said Erickson. According to the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City's website, Beltran, originally from Pennsylvania, entered the seminary after high school. He performed mission work as a seminarian for the Diocese of Savannah. He was ordained as a priest in Atlanta, Ga., in 1960. He sewd ia the priesthood until 1978 when he became Bishop of TultA, Pope John Paul II pim Archbishop of Oklahoma City in 1992. Usually, Beltran visits in the fall semester, but due to a con-
CLOCKTOWER from page 1 sequent cost, and the studio's financial benefit enhanced its respected design history. "But it wasn't a money issue at all," Dr. Lon Dehnert, assistant dean said. "It's a great organization, and it makes
sense to have a student group help us with our marketing." CPDE included Clocktower in its initial design plans because of the design studio's consistent, high-quality output, and knowing the studio is
ference the center hosted last semester, his visit was postponed. Erickson said last year he spoke on Pope Benedict. "All of his visits are very important, but I think this one is a very defining one," said Erickson. He said it is an important year, because the center is trying to see where they fit into the growth of UCO. "The UCO Catholic Student Center has grown over the past seven or eight years. We have a stronger voice on campus," said Erickson. The UCO Catholic Student Center is located at 321 E. Clergern Ave.
Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com . comprised of its target audience, CPDE ceded complete creative control to Clocktower. "We gave them the elements of what needed to be represented and said, 'Go. Go do it," Dehnart said. The Center for Professional and Distance Education formed in October 2006 and will be online by the next academic year.
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Odds and ends news from around the country BELLEVILLE, Ill. With
help from a judge, a man being sentenced to five years in prison also got a life partner. After sentencing 23-yearold David Kite on Wednesday to prison for stealing a lawnmower from a home, St. Clair County Circuit Judge John Baricevic obliged Kite's request to marry girlfriend Victoria Smith in the same courtroom. The groom sported an orange jumpsuit, shackles and handcuffs during the five-minute civil ceremony; the bride had on a T-shirt and sweat pants. A day later, Baricevic described the short ceremony as polite, with no visible grudge toward h im by the lovestruckman he'd just punished with prison. "If there's any resentment, you'd have to ask the other guy," Baricevic said. "Judges in all states many people. Obviously, the situation involved here was not a usual one. It's very unique." And it developed fast. Kite had just pleaded guilty to a felony theft count and was ordered imprisoned when Kite asked for a furlough to many Smith, promising to surrender to begin serving his sentence afterward. A prosecutor objected, and
Baricevic denied the request. "Usually to grant a furlough, it has to be an emergency situation. I didn't think marriage was," the judge said. Moments later, Kite'. and Smith said they waked to get married immediately. So with Kite in 1 it:', 141d6ver cell, Smith hustled tofithOtbunty clerk's office and 'filled out a marriage license the clerk brought over for Kite to sign. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Paul Bosland recalls taking a bite of a chili pepper and feeling like he was breathing fire. He gulped down a soda, thinking, "That chili has got to be some kind of record." The Guinness Book of World Records agreed, confirming recently that Bosland, a regents professor at New Mexico State University, had discovered the world's hottest chili pepper, Bhut Jolokia, a naturally occurring hybrid native to the Assam region of northeastern India. The name translates as ghost chili, Bosland said. "We're not sure why they call it that, but I think it's because the chili is so hot, you give up the ghost when you eat it," he said.
Bhut Jolokia comes in at 1,001,304 Scoville heat units, a measure of hotness for a chili. It's nearly twice as hot as Red Savina, the variety it replaces as the hottest. By comparison, a New Mexico green chili contains about 1,500 Scoville units; an average jalapeno measures at about 10,000. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Fake bull testicles and other anatomically explicit vehicle decorations would be banned from Maryland roads under a bill pending in the state legislature. The measure was filed in the General Assembly Monday by Delegate LeRoy E. Myers Jr., who says children shouldn't be exposed to giant plastic gonads dangling from pickup truck trailer hitches. The bill also would ban displaying images of naked human breasts, buttocks or genitals, with offenses punishable by fines of up to $500. "It's time to take a stand," Myers told The (Hagerstown) Herald-Mail. The American Civil Liberties Union objected to Myers' bill. "The legislation is overly broad, and would prob-
ably make it illegal to have a sticker on your car of the Venus de Milo from an art museum," ACLU of Maryland spokeswoman Meredith Curtis wrote in an e-mail. Pamela Campbell, whose Bullhead City, Ariz., business sells fake bull testicles, suggested that the swinging decorations can prompt healthy discussions about anatomy and reproduction. "Do we have to neuter all dogs that walk by us?" she asked. "Where does it stop?" Last week, Arizona's legislature rejected a measure that would have banned vehicle sp lash guards bearing racist terms or silhouettes of naked women. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) She's a hugging machine, but her affection comes with a price. Police are warning men about the "Hugging Bandit," who heartily embraces men coming out of downtown bars and leaves them wallet-less. Dozens of men say they have been victims. Police say others are too embarrassed to admit it. "She doesn't just go up to you and hug you," said Detective Sgt. Tom Donovan. "She actu-
ally grabs (them), tries to talk them into something more, and there goes their wallet." The Hugging Bandit has been striking for about the past decade, typically between 2 and 4 a.m. She uses the credit cards she steals within hours of her theft, police said. "As far as I can tell, she waits until it's late at night and these guys coming out of the bars are tipsy," Donovan said. "They're either going to their car or going to the hot dog vendor ... She makes sure they're rip-roaring drunk." Officers believe she is a 48-year-old Buffalo woman they have arrested 17 times between 1998 and 2005 for similar schemes, as well as prostitution and criminal possession of stolen property. Her most recent theft was early Sunday. A man told police a heavyset woman approached him for sex. When he said no, she gave him a hug and left _ with his wallet containing $25, his driver's license and debit cards. Police said they showed the man on Wednesday a photo array that included the woman suspected in the case. The man admitted that he was too drunk to remember her.
Although Ganaway is eligible for parole, Chu said he would probably be more than 100 years old when that day rolls around.
GANAWAY from page 1 rape her. The woman told police that Ganaway wore black leather gloves during the attack and robbed her of her cell phone and cash before fleeing the scene, police reports said. "We did obtain DNA from Mr. Ganaway that matched
WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) Perhaps his $24 billion electric bill will teach Richard Redden to turn down the thermostat a bit. Redden and more than 1,300 Weatherford utility customers this week received billion-dollar electric bills marked as late notices. The mega-charges were attributed to a printing error. Irving-bases DataProse, which prints customer bills for Weatherford Electric, said the company was embarrassed by the error. "Obviously, this is not something we are pleased about," said Curtis Nelson, DataProse vice president and general manager. Weatherford Electric spokeswoman Pam Pearson said customers can expect their correct bills later this month. She said the company's records were correct and showed the right balances. "I know they raised the rates on kilowatt hours a little bit," Redden said. "I guess we shouldn't have run the heater quite so much this month."
DNA from the crime scene," Chu said, "leaving no question that he was the man that committed this burglary and rape." Ganaway had been charged with similar crimes earlier in 2005, but was free on $10,000 bond when he raped the UCO student, court documents said.
Andrew Knittle can be reached at aknittle@thevistaonline.com .
Sigma Nu raises money by Aaron Wright Staff Writer The Sigma Nu fraternity raised $610 Feb. 21 through Feb. 22 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. During their philanthropy event, called "Campout for Cancer," members from their new pledge spent the night in tents next to Broncho Lake on Wednesday. This is the third year they have held the event. Jared Mashaney, current philanthropy chair for Sigma Nu
Charles Simonyi, 58, a Hungarian-born billionaire software engineer, who is scheduled to be the next space tourist, undergoes tests in a pressure chamber while preparing to a visit to the International Space Station at the training center in Star City outside, Moscow, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Simonyi left Hungary at 17, roughly a decade after the Soviet Union launched the Space Age by sending Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into orbit. He came to the United States to study engineering and computer science, and went on to help develop two of the world's most popular software applications, Microsoft Corp.'s Word and Excel. Simonyi is to be taken to the ISS on March 9, 2007, aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. (AP Photo)
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NEWS 5th annual food festival scheduled for March 7 by Abha Eli Phoboo Staff Writer
The Fifth International Food Festival at UCO is scheduled for March 7 at the Grand Ballroom, Nigh University Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, the food festival will also mark the International Women's Day, which falls on March 8. One of International Student Council's two signature events, the festival is organized every spring semester. "We have over 20 organizations participating and based on last year's number, we expect over 1,000 visitors," said Tony Mai, chairperson of the International Food Festival Committee. The various student organizations will have stalls where the food will be laid out and sold for extremely low prices, according to organizers. "Most of the participants are country organizations which are part of the International Student Council, but we also have those which do not fall under the council such as the French Club and the Asian American
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Student Association," said Mai. The festival will give students the opportunity to showcase their food and culture to Oklahoma and the Edmond community. "It's the best way to get people to taste different cultures because everyone eats," Mai said. "It isn't everyday that you can go eat Moroccan food but on this day, you can taste a little of everything for as little as $2 each, depending on the pricing." Organizations will also be selling arts and crafts from various countries. Twenty-five percent of the profits made from them will be given to the International Women's Scholarship. Also, a silent auction of various items donated by the Office of International Student Services will be held to benefit the scholarship, according to Mai. "This year we expect to be very busy because we have more participants than compared to last year and the people leading the organizations are experienced, because they've participated in previous festivals," said Mai.
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Bring money, come enjoy different international dishes. Wednesday, March 7th,2007 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
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The Fifth International Food Festival at UCO is scheduled for March 7 at the Grand Ballroom, Nigh University Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
by Karissa Bradshaw Student Writer
On Dec. 6, 2006 Dr. John Clinton was appointed dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD). Since then, he has had two months to evaluate , the strengths and weaknesses that he plans to address. "CAMD is trying to become what is called 'lean management,' which will result in fewer resources at the administrative level so there will be more opportunities for students, technology, supplies and artists-in-residence." A random unscientific survey of a few CAMD students revealed that they want more class options, more practice time and more intriguing teaching methods. In an interview with Clinton, these wants were brought to his attention, and he was surprised. He was most concerned with
the various teaching methods the students were receiving. "I am a bit surprised because most of our design teachers are very hands on," Clinton said. "There are a variety of teaching techniques that work. If all a faculty member is doing is lecturing, then a small percentage of students are affected. There is no way to specifically reach every single student." If students wish to see change in CAMD, Clinton recommends, "talking to the chair of the department, giving specifics to see if there is any truth, then coming to talk to the dean." The key ingredients for CAMD success according to Clinton include: "coming to class and realizing learning is a process, being comfortable enough to ask for a different concept and not being afraid to ask questions."
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Playwriting contest lets students write for the stage by Steven Reckinger Copy Editor
In December of 2005, the theatre area of College of Arts, Media and Design with financial support from Student Affairs and The American Democracy Project, helped sponsor the Short Play Contest that was available to 16,000 possible candidates from UCO. "We received 27 entries for the first year and now we're hoping to double that number," Dr. Bob McGill,
theatre chairperson, said. For 2007, the contest will return to present another opportunity for students to experience the grand scale of playwriting by submitting a 20 to 30 minute short one-act piece. The submission deadline is May 7, and winners will be chosen during the summer for guaranteed production of their plays at the end of the fall semester. A $300 award will also be handed out to a possible four winners, an increase from the first year's $250. The main purpose for the
contest is to encourage anyone interested in writing in dramatic form that focuses on topics ofstudent interest and develop those ideas into a finished product. "Theatre is a wonderful forum to display human compassion," Dr. McGill said. "This [UCO contest] is the kind of breeding ground for writers. The original idea for the contest was to introduce a playwright's ability to take important issues concerning human acts and embrace them according to the students' perception.
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McGill says you simply cannot limit an artist's imagination, so he encourages writers to interpret their own ideas. The plays will be produced in low budget fashion, open to the public and directed and performed by volunteer theatre majors and faculty. McGill said depending on the availability and arrangements, the runner-ups of this year's contest may be performed at the one-act festival, normally held the following week of the contest. Also, if a
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the applicant must be a registered undergraduate or graduate student at UCO in Fall 2007. All works will be blind submissions. Judges will not know the name, age, race or gender of the writer. For more information about the contest or to obtain an entry form, call 974-5511 or visit the CAMD website at www.camd.ucok.edu/tdma. Steve Reckinger can be reached at sreckinger@thevistaonline.com .
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, March 1, the 60th day of 2007. There are 305 days left in the year.
Democratic leaders revamp anti-war plan WASHINGTON (AP) House Democratic leaders ar9;:* developing an anti-war proposal that wouldn't cut money for U.S. troops in Iraq while requiring President Bush to acknowledge problems with an overburdened military. The plan could dra)v broad bipartisan support but was expected to be a tough sell to members who said they don't think it goes far enough to assuage voters angered by the four-year war.
Economy grows slower than expected WASHINGTON (AP) The economy grew at a sluggish 2.2 percent pace in the final quarter of last year, much slower than initially estimated, the government reported Wednesday in the sort of unusually large revision that has happened only seven times in the last 30 years. The latest reading on the gross domestic product released by by the Commerce Department came a day after stocks on Wall Street and around the globe took a nosedive and showed the economy in a considerably weaker state than the government first estimated. It had initially reported the expansion in the last three months of 2006 to be at a 3.5 percent pace. The principal reason for the new, significantly lower estimate: Businesses tightened their belts amid fallout from the troubled housing and automative sectors.
Iran weighs invitation to Baghdad summit TEHRAN. Iran (AP) While Syria said Wednesday it would participate, Iran said it was considering whether to take part in a Baghdad-organized conference of Iraq's neighbors that the United States plans to attend. Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari contacted Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki fp,c1,isotiss the cqntqr9rIce..,
Today's Highlight in History: On March 1, 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped from the family home near Hopewell, N.J. (Remains identified as those of the child were found the following May.) On this date: In 1781, the Continental Congress declared the Articles of Confederation to be in force, following ratification by Maryland. In 1790, Congress authorized the first U.S. Census. In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became) the first black woman to receive an American medical degree, from the New England Female Medical College in Boston. In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state. In 1872, Congress authorized creation of Yellowstone National Park. In 1954, Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives, wounding five congressmen. In 1967, U.S. Rep. Adam Clayton Powell of New York, accused of misconduct, was denied his seat in the 90th Congress. (The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that Powell had to be seated.) In 1981, Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands began • a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern
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Ireland; he died 65 days later. Five years ago: Space shuttle Columbia blasted into orbit on a mission to renovate the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA said its Mars Odyssey spacecraft had found evidence that vast regions of Mars may abound in water. Under pressure from prosecutors, the Archdiocese , of Boston agreed to turn over the names of people allegedly molested by priests. Grand American series driver Jeff Clinton was killed during practice in a crash at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Spring musical set UCO's School of Music will present Rogers and Hammerstein's STATE FAIR at 7:30 p.m. March 1-3 and at 2 p.m. March 4 in Mitchell Hall Theater. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $7 for students. For tickets, call the Mitchell Hall Box Office at 974-3375.
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To see the latest UCO surplus offerings on e-Bay, visit http://search. ebay. corn/ WOQQsassZucosurplusQQhtZ-1QQfippZ50QQfsopZ1 WfsooZ1-WrdZO. Biding closes March 1. Participants must be registered on e-Bay to bid in the auction. Today's Birthdays: Actor Robert Clary is 81. Singer Harry Belafonte is 80. Former U.S. Solicitor General' Robert H. Bork is 80. Actor Robert Conrad is 72. Rock singer Mike D'Abo (Manfred Mann) Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society is holding a drive for the is 63. Former Sen. John Edmond Hope Center. For the next two weeks, the honor society will be collecting Breaux, D-La., is 63. Rock singer Roger Daltrey is 63. canned foods, boxes meals, large and extra-large diapers, baby Actor Dirk Benedict is 62. wipes and shampoo. The drop box is located inside the Max Chambers Library. Actor Alan Thicke is 60. Actor-director Ron Howard is 53. Actress Catherine Bach is 53. Country singer Janis Gill (AKA Janis Oliver Cummins) (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures is is 53. Actor Tim Daly is 51. offering two new non-credit Spanish classes. Basic Spanish, the first class, will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Singer-musician Jon Carroll is 50. Rock musician Bill Leen Tuesdays and Thursdays March 27 through April 26. The second class, Conversations in Spanish, will meet from 8:30 is 45. Actor Russell Wong is 44. Actor John David Cullum a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays March 31 to April 28. Both classes will meet in Room 139 of the Liberal Arts is 41. Actor George Eads is 40. Actor Javier Bardem Building. Each class costs $80. is 38. Rock musician Ryan To enroll, visit http://www.ucok.edu/clpd or call 974-2420 for Peake (Nickelback) is 34. Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar more information. is 33. Actor Jensen Ackles is 29. TV host Donovan Patton is 29. Rock musician Sean Woolstenhulme is 26. Rhythmand-blues singer Sammie is 20. As of May 31, all current UCO employees, including students, must be signed up for direct deposit for payroll purposes. Thought for Today: "No For more information, call 974-2366. man ever made a great speech on a mean subj ect." _Attributed ry to Eugene V. Debs, American socialist leader (1855-1926).
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School of Music to perform 'State Fair' by Lyndsay Gillum Staff Writer
The UCO School of Music presents its spring musical theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "State Fair" at 7:30 p.m. March 1 through 3, and 2 p.m. March 4 in Mitchell Hall Theater. According to a recent press release, "State Fair" is set against a colorful backdrop of an American tradition, focusing on the Frake family as they leave the farm for three days of fun and adventure at the 1946 Iowa State Fair looking for love and success. This production is Rodger and Hammerstein's only musical written solely for the big screen. Richard Rodgers wrote the music and Oscar Hammerstein wrote the lyrics. These are the same individuals who wrote the musical's, "Oklahoma!" and "The Sound of Music." According to Greg White, director and producer of Music Theatre, this production is a new Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, as the original was a 1945 movie, followed by a 1962 movie. The show appeared on Broadway in 1996 starring TV personality John Davidson. "I joined the original first
National Tour Company as Harry with Mr. Davidson," White said. "State Fair" features an Academy Award winning score that includes "It's a Grand Night for Singing," "That's For Me" and the Oscar-winning song, "It Might As Well Be Spring." "I love the honesty and heart of this piece," White said. "We can relate with the 'firsts' that take place in State Fair: first kiss, first broken heart, etc." White chose this particular musical for three simple reasons. "My emotional and sentimental connection with the original 1996-1997 show, the Oklahoma Centennial and the show with the big heart," he said. "I chose the show in compliance with the Oklahoma Centennial, rather than the obvious choice, "Oklahoma!" "State Fair" is rated G for all audiences. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for students. For tickets, call the Mitchell Hall Box Office at 974-3375. This musical is all about family and life. "Win, place, or show, we're all in this together," White said.
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Kelly Claunch, left, and Savannah White publicizes 'State Fair' Feb. 22 at Broncho Lake.
'Reno 911! Miami' serves up comedy 'Lamb of God' coming to Oklahoma Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at Igillum@thevistaonline.com.
comedian Michael Ian Black and Paul Reubens (better known as "Pee-wee Herman"). Most of which have appeared on the show as different characters, and many were members of "The State," a sketch comedy troupe in the '90s that also included much of the main cast. The show is mainly improv, with only the basic plot scripted out. It's nice to see the actors finally get the freedom of an R-rated film. They really let out all the stops, pushing the envelope as always. Most are truly memorable in their roles, which is not easy in an ensemble piece like 'this. For a bonus, check YouTube for press junkets and appearances the cast did in character to promote the movie, similar to Sacha Baron Cohen's promotional campaign for "Borat!" It may help you appreciate their improv comedy style a bit more. Though the hilarity of the first half will likely leave your throat raw and your stomach needing stitches, it's sad the amount the laughs sag in the AP third act. Though the lives of thousands rest in the balance, Lamb of God is performing at Tulsa's Cains Ballroom March 9. somehow the plot creates no drama or sense of danger, so Lamb of God played "Late by Nathan Winfrey it's goofiness alone that can Night with Conan O'Brien" Senior Staff Writer keep a movie like this afloat. Feb. 9, and the Grammy nomiOverall a well-above-par comeLamb of God bassist John nees hit Oklahoma last year dy, "Reno 911!: Miami" should Campbell and Machine Head on their tour with metal legplease those familiar with the lead guitarist John Campbell end Megadeth, and Campbell show and pique the interest took time for phone inter- was eager to talk about their of potential new fans as well. views hours before their Feb. next visit, vegetarianism, 27 show at Chico, California's "Guitar Hero II" and a man The Senator Theatre. The crowd-surfing in a wheelchair. bands began Sacrament Tour Campbell began playing 2007 with Trivium and Gojira music in the early '90s, and in Salt Lake City earlier this the Richmond, Virginia fivemonth, and will stop at Tulsa's piece formed soon after, at the Cains Ballroom March 9 time called Burn the Priest. Nathan Winfrey can be reached at before heading off to finish "I play a whole lotta nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com . their tour in Cincinnati in April. notes," Campbell said.
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The bumbling Reno Sheriff's Department storms the beach in "Reno 911!: Miami," a hilarious, but hit-and-miss adaptation of the hit Comedy Central "COPS" parody. When they're denied access to a Miami police convention, ambiguously gay Lt. Dangle (Thomas Lennon) and friends must find other ways to amuse themselves in the Sunshine State. Without going into too much detail, these include liquor and hand lotion. But when disaster strikes, it's up to the eight inept Nevada cops to respond to 911 calls and find a way to save the police officers trapped inside the convention center. "Reno 911!: Miami" starts strong, establishing its many characters and getting them to Florida without any dead weight. The jokes are rapid fire and clever, and the quality writing holds up for much of the film, but drags a bit in the second half. Even with a lean running time of 84 minutes, chances are when the credits start rolling, you'll be ready. And when they do, be sure to stick around. Some of the funniest parts are in the coda that plays beside the scrolling words, and it wraps up much of the subplots. It's pure slapstick and a lot of fun. "Reno 911!: Miami" fires irreverent, hilarious jokes every which way like a misfired gun (which there are plenty of in this movie), some hitting a bullseye, others striking way off target. Cameos and bit parts are plenty, including comedian Patton Oswalt, The Rock, Paul Rudd ("The 40 Year Old Virgin"), Danny DeVito, David 'Koechner ("Anchorman"),
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"I get paid by the note." The long-haired, bearded bassist prefers a Jackson bass and Mesa Boogie amps and cabinets. He doesn't dress up for shows, playing in a Tshirt, shorts and tennis shoes. He grew up listening to D.C. punk rock bands like Dag Nasty, from which he draws much influence. When he's not touring, practicing or working on new material, he likes to hang out with his wife, to whom he's been married for about a year and a half, his dogs and his friends back home. Campbell said his friends are pleased with Lamb of God's success. "They think it's great. They know it's for who we are, not who we are as a band. Our friends don't think that we've automatically become gods or anything," he said. Campbell said if it weren't for the success of his band, he would probably be bartending or playing in a local band in Richmond. He said Lamb of God has achieved the success that he wants. "I think we're doing it right now," he said. "From the beginning, we wrote the most brutal music that we could and then we go on and perform it for as many people as we could...the more people we can play for, the bigger and better we will be at succeeding that goal." Campbell is excited about their song, "Laid to Rest," being featured on "Guitar Hero II," the second video game in the popular PlayStation 2 series. "I think that's great. I think that's a great opportunity to get more exposure for the band so we can continue that
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goal of playing for as many people as possible," he said. Players of the rhythm game strum along to notes on the screen with a miniature Gibson SG, with buttons instead of frets and a strum bar instead of strings. "They sent us a copy of the game, and it's a pretty difficult game," Campbell said. He said the craziest thing he's ever seen from the stage was "a wheelchair up on top of the crowd with a dude in it." Ifhe could jam with any musician, living or dead, Campbell would jam with Cliff Burton. "That would be amazing," he said. Burton was a bassist for Metallica until he was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden in 1986 at the age of 24. Campbell has been a vegetarian for about seven years, along with drummer Chris Adler. "I consider it a one-man protest against the way life is treated in the mass production of food," he said. Campbell said he'd love to see UCO students at the concert. "[Oklahoma] is a great place and I can't wait to be there," he said. "It's definitely an honor to be playing in Cain's Ballroom. It's a great, historic venue." When asked if he ever thinks about life after Lamb of God, Campbell said, "We make friends outside of the band and see how this rolls. But life goes on, and there's life outside of the band. And where that takes us, we'll see." Check next week's papers for a feature on Machine Head. Nathan Winfrey can be reached at nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com.
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Soccer Spice footballer of all time. The move worked out for a while for the league, attendance was up and Major League Soccer fan support was strong, but the has recently signed the most Anna Nicole Theory ultimately famous soccer player in the got the best of the NASL. And world, David Beckham. now the league is not missed, Beckham has been bending the final equation of the theory. it in Europe, but has decided to Overspending doomed the bring his skills to Los Angeles. past league. To its credit, MLS He's an international sensa- has taken steps to avoid the tion, and is part of a push to pitfalls that led to the demise increase the popularity of the of the NASL. The key changI es being made are the league sport in the United States. have to admit, it's got me excit- handles contract negotiations ed. I'm not ashamed to admit and a salary cap is in place. that I have a completely hetero Each team is allowed to sign man crush on the guy. He's one big-name player that does a world class athlete and gets not count against the salto wake up next to Posh Spice ary cap, which explains how everyday. What's not to like? Beckham got his fat $27.5 milBut will Beckham spice up lion per year contract from the the life of soccer in America? LA Galaxy. The contract lasts Will two become one when it for five years. These changes comes to him and fame in the are safeguards against spendstates? If you wanna be a star in ing beyond a team's means. the United States, you gotta get I've recently begun playing with the fans. Loyalty doesn't my first season at an indoor last forever; that's the way it soccer arena. I'm proud to say is. Ok, excuse all the Spice I lost my soccer virginity last Girls lyrics, but it's hard to say weekend when a ball I kicked just how much of an impact in the air off a deflection found he will have in the long run. its way into the back of the Soccer has been growing by net. Don't worry, I wore protecleaps and bounds in this part tion. Shin guards are required. of the world. Youth league I never realized how much numbers are way up and the fun the exhausting game is until MLS is managing itself pret- I actually played for myself. ty well. I have an educated With proper management, guess on the situation and what I believe the game can find will happen, a hypothesis if itself among the nation's elite you will. I call it the Anna in regard to popularity, up there Nicole Smith Theory. Soccer with the other football even. has always been around, then Will Beckham take the sport one day it jumps into the spot- to the next level? Only time light, balloons up like a whale, will tell, but I know I will be shrinks back down, and then, in the stands when the Galaxy before you know it, it's dead. visits FC Dallas on June 9. A similar tactic was tried in the mid '70s when the now defunct North American Soccer League Jeff Massie can be reached at signed Pele, arguably the best jmassie@thevistaonline.com .
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UCO's Lizzie Brenner fights for a rebound against Abilene Christian on Feb. 27 in Hamilton Field House.
Bronchos advance to the next round by Justin Langston Sports Writer The UCO Women's Basketball team defeated Abilene Christian Tuesday night 76-57. This is the first postseason win for the UCO team since the 1992-1993 season. "I'm very happy for the girls," head coach Guy Hardaker said. "It's a very big win for us. I didn't know we hadn't won a Lone Star Conference game in 14 years until I saw it in the paper this morning." UCO started out with some difficulty, allowing Abilene to
go 9-0 before Cassidy Pillow was able to make UCO's first goal of the evening. UCO began to pull forward, but they were unable to take the lead until Antonia Smith nailed a jumpshot near the 11minute mark, giving UCO a slight one-point lead. Mallory Markus would score another basket, furthering UCO's lead. UCO would hold the advantage for a while, getting ahead by five points. However, Abilene Christian would narrowly take back the game after scoring a three-pointer. UCO took control once
again when Smith nailed a three pointer, but the lead would only be for a single point. Neither team would score again until Abilene Christian nailed another goal with 20 seconds left on the clock, giving them the one point lead. However, at the last second, Amber Robertson made one last goal, allowing UCO to enter halftime 32-31. Things were back and forth during most of the second half. However, at the 9-minute mark, Smith scored a basket and a free throw to give UCO the lead and the push it needed to take the victory. UCO would
hold that lead until the final buzzer, giving them the win. Forward Lizzie Brenner led the team in scores, making 18. Brenner made 4-12 from the field and 1012 from the free throw line. On March 2, UCO will travel to Commerce, Texas to play West Texas A&M in the second round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
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were invited back. However, Nall noted that some of the them have also had tryouts at other schools, so it's possible that some of them might not come back. "I thought we had a good group of kids," Nall said. "They were very enthusias-
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UCO advances after rout of Tarleton State for the rest of the game. Fgt. the entire second half, UCO led by at least 15 points with one UCO defeated Tarelton State exception. Tarleton managed Tuesday night 92-67. This to whittle UCO's advantage victory will allow UCO to down to 14 points early on, but advance to the it never came next round of close to UCO's the Lone Star 1"They ended our season crushing lead. Conference "It's a great last year and I think it s team Tournament win," on March 2. great we ended their guard/forward "I thought season this year." Sam Belt said. our guys were "They ended really focused," our season last head coach year and I think --Sam Belt Terry Evans it's great we said. "Once ended their seawe got up 20, son this year." it was pretThis was ty much over." forward Anthony Brown's last The game opened up with game at Hamilton Field House a three pointer from Demarco and he led the team in total Latham, giving UCO a lead scores, making 24. He made that would persist almost the 11-12 from the field and 2entire game. Tarleton State 6 from the free throw line. tied the game 9-9 once near On March 2, UCO will the beginning, but that was travel to Whichita Falls, Texas the closest they would get to to play Midwestern State in victory the entire evening. the second round of the Lone By the end ofthe half, Tarleton Star Conference Tournament. would only score nine more points and UCO would enterhalftime controlling the game 38-18. Justin Langston can be reached at UCO continued to dominate jlangston@thevistaonline.com ,
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UCO basketball player Sam Belt battles two Tarleton State players for the ball on Feb. 27 in Hamilton Field House.
Bronchos hit the road by Jeff Massie Sports Writer Leaving the friendly confines of Broncho Field, the baseball team will test its winning streak on the road, playing the next six games away from home. UCO has won the past six
games and has yet to lose at home. The Bronchos, however, have not found greener pastures away from Edmond. The team's lone road trip, a four-game series against Angelo State, resulted in three losses. The team started the season ranked 15th, but has
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since fallen out of the rank- is leading the team offenings. The six upcoming games sively. Norman has 15 hits feature no ranked opponents, and has compiled a .395 batand any loss will significantly ting average. Norman is tied hinder the team's chances of with three other players: Tim breaking back into the top 30. Sullivan, Michael Pollock and The first game will be Bryan Belford, with 8 RBIs. Wednesday against the Sullivan has two homeruns and University of Science and Arts holds the second highest batting of Oklahoma in Chickasha. The average with a mark of .381. Drovers are 8-3-1 and should be Pitchers Dean McIntyre and a good test for the Bronchos. Nate Nance have been aces Following the match-up at the mound; they have an with USAO will be a four- ERA of 1.42 and 2.25, respecgame series against Tarleton tively. Both have earned a State. The series includes a record of 1-0. McIntyre has doubleheader on Saturday. only surrendered two hits, has The Texans have a 6-6 record. walked none and struck out The final game of the expedi- eight. Nance leads the team tion will be a single game against in strikeouts, having tallied 16. the University of Arkansas- All stats are through Feb. 24. Monticello on March 7. The Reliever Cameron Kanter contest will be played at a neu- has been near automatic when tral location in Wilburton, OK. it comes to closing games. UAM is not a strong team, with His ERA of .96 is tops for a 2-11 record that includes a cur- pitchers with over five innings rent seven-game losing streak. worth of appearances. He UCO will return home for a leads the team with three saves. four-game home stand against by Vista photographer Travis Marak Texas A&M-Kingsville following the slew of road games. Jeff Massie can be reached at Forward Anthony Brown dunks against Tarleton State on Feb. 27 Outfielder Derec Norman jmassieŠthevistaonline.com . in Hamilton Field House. '
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