University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY March 2, 1993
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Committee inquires about Student Senate election conduct
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By Tim Linville Staff Writer
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A special task committee formed by the University of Central Oklahoma's Student Senate is investigating the conduct of the Student Senate's election committee and candidates in the recent vice presidential election. Several formal grievances were filed by disgruntled students concerning the operation, conduct, management and maintenance of the election and those involved, said Joe D. Barclay, chair of the special task committee. "From what I understand, there wasn't a faculty representative present at all times," Barclay said . Barclay said other grievances had been filed, but the task committee had to review them before they could be released. "We're investigating from the time the election committee started until the end of the elections. We've got to determine if there were infractions by the election committee or the candidates," Barclay said. The task committee is made up of students who were not involved in the elections, Barclay said. "They didn't sit on the polls, they didn't run and they're not on the election committee," he said. "This investigation is of a sensitive nature and we will really appreciate the help of the students. Anyone with information can contact me through the Student Government Association at Ext. 3337," said Barclay. "They told me I won, but I put too many fliers up. I'm not really sure why this happened," said Bobby Stem, one of the candidates. "I haven't been advised of the election results," said Jodi Waddle, another candidate.
Greeks to hold volleyball fund-raiser By Jennifer Stipe Student Writer
What do pledges, volleyball, Kappa Sigma's and Alpha Gamma Delta's all have in common? If the guess is a fundraiser, then the ball is bouncing. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority are teaming up for a volleyballathon that will be from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7 at the Kappa Sigma house, 700 N. Chowning. The two groups are accepting pledges for each hour they play or donations for any amount, said Amita Peterson, Alpha Gamma Delta philanthropy chairman. This is the first time the two groups have joined together for a volleyball fund-raiser, said Ron Ragland, Kappa Sigma fund-raiser chairman. "We had an idea to do something as a group so it would be more fun," Ragland said.
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Since they will be playing against one another, the money each house raises will stay within that house. The Kappa Sigma's are raising money for a scholarship fund to be given to the undergraduate with the best grades, while the Alpha Gamma Delta's are raising money for improvements to their house. Anyone interested in pledging or donating to the Kappa Sigma's should contact Ragland at Ext. 4630. To pledge or donate to Alpha Gamma Delta, contact Peterson at 348-4710.
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The UCO Symphony Orchestra will tour five area high schools next week looking for future orchestra members.