The Vista March 3, 2005

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Food drive competition to benefit Edmond Hope Center

by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

House refuses to hear research bill ■ UCOSA house stalls on proposed bill from last semster

by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

The UCO Student Association house of represenThe Student Academy of tatives refused to hear the Forensic Sciences and the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs challenged UCO organizations and students to participate in the first Project Hope Center food donation drive Feb. 28 through March 25.

The food drive will be a competition between different student organizations to see which one will collect the most canned goods. The three organizations that collect the most canned goods will receive a pizza party sponsored by the Office for Student Affairs. The winning organization will be awarded a plaque that it will keep for one year. Each organization can set up boxes around campus so anyone can drop off non-perishable food items.

Dr. David von Minden, spon-

Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities bill Feb. 28.

The decision stemmed from a disagreement about correct parliamentary procedure in a situation where a bill has lost its original author.

UCOSA Speaker of the House Dan Ross said he doesn't think the bill has been handled correctly.

Ross said he isn't sure that the bill can be heard without the original author, and he thinks that for a bill to be tabled in one session and picked up in the next goes against procedure.

However, UCOSA Senate Pro Tempore Dallas Strimple said that while it would be illegal in the state legislature for a bill to be brought up in a new

by Michael Robertson Staff' Writer

see FOOD DRIVE, page 3

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The Kenya, Nigeria and India student associations will sell cultural craft items March 8 for International Women's Day.

International Women's Day, a celebration of international women's cultural roles, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 in Ballroom C in the Nigh University Center.

Juliana Marin, public relations officer for the Latin American Student Association, said the event will include traditional dances by members of the Kenya, Nigeria and India student associations. She said cultural items such as purses, bracelets, sandals and other items from different countries will be sold, and a silent auction will be held.

Marin said members from different international organizations will speak about women in their cultures and their roles in society.

Dr. Diane Rudebock, assistant professor for Kinesiology and Health Studies, said there will be a labyrinth set up in one corner of the ballroom. She said the labyrinth is found in all cultures and represents a symbolic path of reflection.

The profits from the event will be donated to Work of Women, which is part of the Oklahoma-based charitable organization World Neighbors.

World Neighbors is an international organization that works

Walkers weigh in for eight-week workout ■ Students will strive to achieve 10,000 steps in a day for the program

by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer

The Student Health Advisory Committee held its registration kickoff for "Walk

"The last time I saw it (the bill) was when McWhorter was still here," he said.

Ty Reidenbaugh, senator for the Tri Beta Biology club, was attached as an author of the bill along with the original author David McWhorter, who graduated in December, in a Senate

see UCOSA, page 3

Event will highlight women, their roles in international cultures

WHO: UCO students, organizations WHAT: first Project Hope Center food donation drive WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. every Friday through March 25 WHERE: Howell Hall Atrium WHY: To benefit the Hope Center of Edmond and to assist others in need

sor for the Student Academy of Forensic Sciences, said he is excited about the food drive.

"I'm so glad we finally have this project up and running.

Previous attempts have been made to get a project such as this off the ground," von Minden said. "I think by working with the Office of Student Affairs, we will get a bigger response this time."

Linda Rash, food coordinator for the Hope Center, said she was glad that UCO students want to participate, because the food donations are what help the center assist others in need.

"We already have students from UCO volunteering for us," Rash said. "The food donation drive will be a plus as well."

Collection times are from 2 to 4 p.m. every Friday through March 25 in the Howell Hall Atrium. Student organizations can bring their canned goods to be weighed, packaged and delivered to the Hope Center.

session after being tabled in an old one, there is precedent in the UCOSA legislature that allows it.

"I think everyone involved is confused on this issue," Ross said.

Ross also said that he hadn't received a copy of the bill yet and hadn't seen the new amendments.

this Weigh" Feb. 28 in the Wellness Center.

"Walk this Weigh" is an eight-week walking program that encourages UCO students, faculty and staff to increase their physical activity through walking.

The program uses pedometers, journa ling and weigh-ins to help its participants stay accountable and reach their goals.

Weekly weigh-ins will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m every Monday in Room 104 in the Wellness Center.

The ultimate goal is for each participant to achieve 10,000 steps in a day, which is equivalent to approximately five miles.

A person who walks this much every day can burn between 2,000 and 3,500 extra

calories a week.

To successfully complete the "Walk this Weigh" challenge, participants must walk 10,000 steps in one day at least one time, attend five of the eight weigh-ins and journal their steps at least five days each week.

Those who complete the challenge will be able to attend

see WALK, page 3

`Vagina' to take stage ■

The Association of Women's Studies will present 'The Vagina Monologues' next week

by Ashley Romano Staff Writer

Photo by Justin Avera

Lindsay Driskill rehearses her performance for "The Vagina Monologues," which will premiere March 8 at Pegasus Theater.

UCO's virgin presentation of "The Vagina Monologues," will hit center stage 7:30 p.m. March 8, 9 and 11 in Pegasus Theater.

Eve Ensler's play, "The Vagina Monologues," is the basis for UCO's production, said Stevie Lorance, president of the Association for Women's Studies, which is sponsoring the performances.

She said Ensler's interviews with women and her experiences led her to create the "V-Day" organization, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.

"We (the women's association) want people to be aware of the prevalence of the many forms of violence against women and of the need for all people to get involved to end it," Lorance said.

She said the purpose of the monologues "is to make women feel good about their bodies."

"We want to provide a positive image of women's varied experiences and a safe place where their voices can be valued," Lorance said.

see MONOLOGUES, page 3

to help people in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Sunshine Cowan, kinesiology and health studies instructor, said UCO is the first university to host a Work of Women event.

"Work of Women is a remarkable program, and we are excited to have UCO as the front-runner of universities working on this project and in celebrating International Women's Day," Cowan said in a press release.

For more information about International Women's Day, call the International Office at 9742390 or call Sunshine Cowan at 974-5238.

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

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ The Student Programming Board will show "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" at 8 p.m. March 2 in Pegasus Theater. The event is free.

■ Applications are available for the Presidential Partners Kirkpatrick Leadership Awards and Rothbaum Achievement Awards at the UCO Foundation Office, Rm. 102 of Evans Hall; Student Affairs, Rm. 213 of Lillard Administration Building; or from any dean's office on campus. Applications are due March 21.

■ Donations are being accepted for a campus-wide clothing drive for the YWCA domestic abuse shelter. The clothing drive will run through March 11, and donations should be dropped off at Rm. 201 of the Human Environmental Sciences Building.

■ UCO's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will help taxpayers will their federal and state tax returns from Feb. 1 through April 12 in Rm. 347 of Thatcher Hall. For information, contact Dr. Mary Sheets at msheets@ucok.edu or at 974-2834.

■ The Division of Student Affairs is accepting applications for 2005 Orientation Team Leaders. To download the application form, visit the Campus Life Web site at www.ucok.edu/campus_life .

Applications are due March 4.

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OPINION March 3, 2005

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Many have been SHOCKEb by the Vagina Monologues. I say it again ...VAGINA!

To the editor: Landscaping? Are you kidding me? A satellite-controlled irrigation system to water the trees, to shade the plants, that are being planted in the ground that should be plowed into parking spaces. Honestly, how much is this costing?

Being a botanical garden will be important to "a person deciding on a school to attend" until they pay $70 for a parking permit and find they have no place to park.

Then there is the extra $20 that student will pay when they park in a halfempty faculty lot. I'm

Cartoon by Eric Osborn

sure my parking tickets alone in the last three semesters could pay for a pretty good chunk of a parking lot. I'm also sure I'm not the only student here who thinks this is ridiculous. I know nothing is going to change about the parking (except shifting who can and cannot park in certain lots-which make things much worse), but there are better things our tuition and school fees could be spent on than plants.

Christina Purdom Junior journalism major

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STAFF EDITORIAL

It's this simple: a botanical garden would just be pretty

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s with any other discussion on campus, it is probably time for

The Vista to weigh in on the botanical garden issue.

We think it's OK, as far as it goes.

And why not? Often times references to our campus' appearance is equated to a burned-out prairie or the surface of the moon.

A university is not judged aesthetically, but it sure doesn't lower morale or drive away prospective students if the place looks nice.

Just a look at the campus of the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State presents an impressive sight. Now obviously we are a much better university than either of those, we're just not as pretty.

Now of course there are those who

are griping about the cost, which is yet to be determined and others who ask, `who cares?'

Sure the university could spend the money elsewhere, but a facelift for our beloved institution of excellence is certainly not a frivolous expense.

It might be nice for students to someday be able to walk across campus in the shade. Perhaps more people would linger at Broncho Lake for lunch or to study without risking a painful sunburn, or worse, windburn.

Also, as it is now, most who buy sushi in the Nigh University Center food court risk their lunch spoiling if they attempt to eat outdoors. No one wants to watch their raw fish wilt under the hot Oklahoma sun, or attempt to jump from the plate and make a dash for the cool water of Broncho Lake.

Of course that's a silly example, but it would be nice to have a tree-lined campus rather than one that looks as though someone just dropped some non-descript buildings randomly on the plains.

But all of this will take time. The botanical garden is set to be completed over the next decades so by the time we all have grandchildren, large shade trees may dominate the campus, and they'll laugh at the old days when we braved sun and tumbleweed to simply move across campus. By that point the campus might even have a waterway with cheery gondoliers to leisurely transport students from one end of the campus to the other.

By that point we may also have flying vehicles, but let's not get carried away.

Then comes the question: who or what fastidious body decides when an area is a botanical garden? Apparently there is no such body, no garden police, no governing council of green thumbs. Instead it is up to the people who upkeep the garden to label plants and trees or face the scrutiny of the gardening set.

So why do we need to be designated a botanical garden? We don't, but wouldn't it be nice to take a walk around campus enjoying the scent of fragrant flowers rather than having red dirt blowing in your mouth and staining everything it touches?

And while we at The Vista spend long hours indoors, we would welcome walking to our cars at the end of a long day surrounded by flowerbeds, indigenous and otherwise, and listen-

ing to the sound of water softly tricking into some variety of pond or stream.

Let's think about future generations.

By the time our descendents grow up, the sun may be out of control. Global warming might by that point make it impossible to spend any time in the sun, and then they will thanks us, at least those at UCO, that they have a nice shady campus to stroll across while suckers at other schools have to run to class or carry umbrellas everywhere they go to avoid the suns harmful rays. But who knows.

With all jest aside, we just think a botanical garden would be pretty.

The Vista editorial staff can be reached at editorial@thevistaonline.com

THE BODY POLITICK

Local politics shape American lives, characters ational politicians, such as presidents, are characters and offer a symbolic package of ideals for voters to align with.

These caricatures boil down complex issues into terms that citizens relate to.

People discuss national politics because it fits more abstractly within how they view themselves and the world. When you talk about largescale politics, you can defend a lifestyle or a mindset.

But the national political arena has little to do with the lives of American citizens. It is time we focus on the pol-

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JOSEPH WERTZ COLUMNIST itics that really matter — local politics.

On a day-to-day basis the local school board affects more Americans than the president does.

The real power is in the small deci-

sions, not the large ones.

City councils and planning boards make decisions every day that have deep impact on the community. When was the last time Congress made a judgment regarding the park where your children play or where you might buy your groceries?

In the last election, political action committees spent millions on advertising to rally voters. Everyday in America, homeowners associations and business alliances lobby local politicians to make changes favorable to their cause.

Political entities exist where there is

money and community politicians aren't being put to task. We are impacted, so we need to make our presence known.

It is hard enough to encourage voter turnout in large political elections. The turnout for school board, city council and mayoral races is abysmal, yet these are the people who dictate your day. They can tell you how you can or can't water your lawn, where you can drive, what color your house has to be and where your kids go to school.

Mayors alter the landscape of communities daily by choosing which businesses to encourage. City councils

approve permits for construction and remodeling, and make rules on traffic and parking.

It is time we see issues and look first at the places we live. The color and character of America is made from communities, and it is our responsibility to look at where we live and insist that it accurately represents our interest and spirit.

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

CAMPUS QUOTES: Should prisoners be allowed to have cell phones while in jail?

"No, I don't think they should. Its prison, not a resort. It's not made to be comfortable, though it would prevent my cousins from calling collect all the time."

"No. They have enough people to keep them company."

"Hell no, because if prison is like outside society, then what is the purpose of jail?"

"Yes, but it should be limited.

Communication is a human right."

Joe Nixon

Jennifer Myers

Shannon Sankey

Thomas Williams

Broadcast senior

Psychology freshman

Undecided sophomore

Mechanical engineering freshman

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NEWS March 3, 2005

UCOSA NEWS IN BRIEF High court hears debate over commandments WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Wednesday challenged people seeking to ban displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, noting legislative proclamations invoking God's name are permissible. "I don't see why the one is good and the other is bad," Scalia said from the bench as the high court waded through oral arguments embracing the legal thicket of church-vs.-state issues.

Bush demands that Syria leave Lebanon ARNOLD, Md. — President Bush on Wednesday demanded in blunt terms that Syria get out of Lebanon, saying the free world is in agreement that Damascus' authority over the political affairs of its neighbor must end now. He applauded the strong message sent to Syria when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier held a joint news conference on London on Tuesday.

Jackson may testify in his own defense SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Michael Jackson's attorney strongly hinted that the singer would take the stand to rebut allegations that he molested a 13year-old recovering cancer patient.

from page 1 Committee meeting Feb. 2.

Since Reidenbaugh is a UCOSA senator, and McWhorter, who was a member of the house, is absent, Ross said the bill is now a house resolution written by a senator.

"How can you have a house joint resolution written by a senator?" Ross said.

Ross also said the house membership is different than it was last semester when the bill passed.

"These are not the people that voted on it the first time," he said.

After the regular senate meeting Monday, Reidenbaugh met with Strimple and UCOSA President Lane Perry to discuss what should be done.

It was agreed that Reidenbaugh should file a motion with the UCOSA supreme court, suing Ross for impeding the legislative process. The court would review the procedure and decide what the proper course is, and could possibly force the house to hear the bill.

Strimple said they would have to organize a hearing with the court as soon as possible, since if the bill is to go to a student vote during the general election April 13, it will have to pass the house by the week after spring break.

"They need to meet sometime this week, if possible," Strimple said.

Ross said his decision had

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Volunteers are needed to help transport the food to the Hope Center. For more information, contact Dr. von Minden at 974-

5467.

Tynesia Omopariola can be reached at tomopatiola@thevistaonline.com.

Going nuts...

Two car bombs kill 10 Iraqi soldiers BAGHDAD, Iraq — Two car bombs killed 10 Iraqi soldiers in separate attacks Wednesday, and the al-Qaida group in Iraq claimed responsibility for one. Officials also said the slayings of a lawyer and judge on Iraq's war crimes tribunal may have occurred because of their position on the court or because they were minority Kurds. The first of the bombings targeted an Iraqi army base that occupies the former Muthanna airport in central Baghdad, killing. six troops and wounding at least 25. A second blast an hour later at an army checkpoint in south Baghdad killed four soldiers, police said.

GOP attacks AARP over Social Security WASHINGTON — Republicans attacked the AARP as well as congressional Democrats on Wednesday as they struggled to build momentum behind President Bush's call for personal investment accounts under Social Security. The AARP, which claims 35 million members age 50 and over, is "against a solution that hasn't been written yet," said House Majority Leader Tom DeLay after a closed-door meeting with the GOP rank and file.

Fossett faces fuel crisis in global bid SAUNA, Kan. — Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett discovered a serious problem with the fuel system of his custom-built plane Wednesday, forcing him to consider abandoning his quest to become the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world without refueling. "There's a big go, nogo decision that the team has to make," said project manager Paul Moore as Fossett's mission control team was reviewing data.

— from The Associated Press

nothing to do with the content of the bill.

"My job isn't to make an argument, it's to make sure procedure is followed," he said. "In no way am I totally opposed to this, I just want to make sure it's done right."

It was written by former UCOSA house member David McWhorter last semester and passed through the house. The bill was debated by the UCOSA senate at its last meeting of the fall semester but was put on hold with the understanding that it would be heard in the new session.

At the beginning of the spring semester, Strimple said he wasn't sure how to proceed with the bill. He said there was

Photo by Justin Avera

A squirrel makes his way across campus March 1. The first day of spring is March 20.

the Challenge Party April 29 where they will receive a certificate of achievement, an official "Walk this Weigh" T-shirt and recognition for their work.

The committee first implemented the program, which was originally developed by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council, last spring.

Danielle Dill, the assistant director for the Wellness Center programs and services and member of the Student Health Advisory Committee, said the committee was looking for a program that would draw in people, was simple and had great benefits.

"It's a great program," Dill said. "[It] encourages people to improve their health through physical activity."

"We want people to learn how to incorporate walking into their daily routine, such as parking farther away from the build-

no precedent for what to do if the author of a bill had graduated. Strimple said that in the state legislature, if an author of a bill died or was impeached, technically, the bill would die.

In a Senate Rules committee meeting, it was decided that a new author would be attached and some of the amendments rewritten, clarifying some of the points in the bill that were unclear.

After being attached as an author along with McWhorter, Reidenbaugh served to give author's explanations for the University Rules Committee and the UCOSA senate, which passed the bill Feb. 21.

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

ing or taking the stairs instead of the elevator," she said.

Last year, more than 200 people participated, with nearly half achieving the 10,000 step goal.

Dill said participants reported weight loss, lowered blood pressure and decreased back pain as benefits of the program.

On Feb. 28, 125 people registered at the kickoff.

Registration will continue for the rest of the week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m in the Wellness Center Room 202.

The cost of participation is $15 for those who need a pedometer and $5 for those who have their own.

Anyone interested can contact the Wellness Center at 9743150 or visit http://bronze.ucok.edu/wellnesscenter.

Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com.

MONOLOGUES

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from page 1 She said the production directors, Sarah Lamb, Tre Ronne and herself, incorporated nearly 20 one-woman and group readings into the three presentations.

The memorized monologues and ensembles include such performances as "My Angry Vagina," "The Little Coochi Snorcher that Could" and "Because He Liked to Look at It." "We (women) are often told to be ashamed of this (their bodies)," said Jennifer Rodriquez, a performer. "But we have to accept it."

Lorance said each night a "Vagina Warrior" will receive a certificate in honor of her efforts to end violence against women.

Dr. Youngtae Shin, political science professor at UCO, is one of the warriors.

Shin, who has studied and written on such issues as women's political participation in South Korea and Japan, will be recognized for her life-long education on women's issues, Lorance said.

Lorance said other warriors include Paula Sophia, an Oklahoma City police officer, writer and poet and Susan Stewart, director of community outreach for the Oklahoma City Young Women's Christian Association. Sophia continues to fight gender discrimination through her writing and activism, while Stewart speaks to groups throughout Oklahoma City about the effects of violence against women, Lorance said.

She said proceeds from the ticket sales and the bake sales, held during intermission on performance nights, will help ben-

efit the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Oklahoma City YWCA. Lorance said the association's goal is to raise $6,000.

She said about 90 percent of the donations, taken before, during and after each presentation, will go to the beneficiaries.

"People cannot solve problems of which they are unaware, and this play really drives home the impact of these problems and issues, forcing people to pay attention," Lorance said.

Ronne, secretary of the association said, that although "much of the language is graphic and some of the topics are depressing, i.e. sexual assault, the overall theme of the play is strength, survival and celebration of womanhood."

"I think it can be a healing

For more information on the "VDay" organization, the OCADVSA and the YWCA, visit: ►www.vday.org ►www.ocadvsa.org ►www.ywca.org . Click on 'Find YWs' to find the Oklahoma City branch. The YWCA is also supporting a statewide Day of Prayer for an "End to Violence Against Women" March 6. experience for many people, women and men," Ronne said.

For tickets or more information, stop by the association's booth in the Nigh University Center through March 4, or contact Ronne at vdayuco@yahoo.com.

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

Photo by Naomi Takebuchi

Students from Red Oak Elementary School of Moore and their parents form a long line for lunch March 1 at the Nigh University Center food court. They visited UCO for a regional science and engineering fair.

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ENTERTAINMENT

March 3, 2005

Chamber orchestras off to Beijing

From left: Warren Yates, Luke Holt, Ben Bowlware and Derek Moore make up The VanOsdols.

by Celia Cheatham Staff Writer

Play something better MUSIC REVIEW: The VanOsdols

by Joseph Wertz Senior Staff Writer Though recorded before and after their high school classes at Edmond Memorial, the four members of the VanOsdols manage to make their new album, "Something Better," organized, coherent and upbeat.

The album lacks a specific mood or feeling, and feels like there was a conscious effort to be safe. Safeness is fine for a song or two, but for such a small release, this translates into generic and boring.

Vocalist Warren Yates has a simple and effective delivery, which compliments his straightforward lyric style, but takes no risks.

Bass player Derek Moore and drummer Luke Holt are particularly advanced in their craft.

Moore accents the tracks with punchy, walking lines, and weaves them in and out of Holt's feisty drumming.

The guitar style is uncharacteristic and doesn't fill enough space. Ben Bowlware has a good guitar sound, but it doesn't sound like his own.

There is a spoken, staccato rap on track three that is reminiscent of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This vocal technique should only be attempted by Anthony Kiedis, and even then probably not.

Songs two and four, "We'll All Be Fine" and "Once Again," respectively, are the best on the album. The doubled vocals on "We'll All Be Fine" are substantial and fun.

The best part of the release comes on the last song, "Once Again." A fluid transition moves elegant guitar and cymbal work into an unexpected, and delicious, organ line. Little bursts of spontaneity like this show the potential of the VanOsdols.

There is a high quality of musicianship on the album, which is refreshing considering their age. They know how to play their instruments better than most musicians twice their age, and better than almost all locally.

Having been together for two years, the VanOsdols have accomplished quite a bit. This is their third release, and the VanOsdols are starting to figure out what it takes to record a good album.

Having completed the album, the band is now focusing on performing live, which could put some much-needed urgency into their music.

You can see the VanOsdols perform live from 11-2 p.m. at the The Eclectic Store in Edmond.

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

The UCO Symphony and Chamber Orchestras performed March 1 at Mitchell Hall Theatre.

The concert previewed music that will be performed by the Chamber Orchestra in a spring break tour to Beijing.

The UCO Chamber Orchestra, a smaller orchestra composed of string instruments, was featured during the first part of the concert. They performed "Danzas de Panama" by William Grant Still, "Lullaby" by George Gershwin and "Hoe Down" from the ballet "Rodeo" by Aaron Copland.

"UCO School of Music violin professor Dr. Hong Zhu performed 'Winter' - from Antonin Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons,' said Assistant Conductor Dr. Lori Wooden.

"The second half of the concert featured the UCO Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra is a larger ensemble Photo by Naomi Takebuchi that includes strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion," Wooden said. They per- UCO Chamber Orchestra plays "Danzas de Panama" at Mitchell Hall Theatre March 1. formed the Symphony No. 9 in E Minor The Chamber Orchestra will leave formerly taught at the Central "From the New World" by Antonin March 10 to perform two concerts in Conservatory in Beijing," Morris said.

Dvorak.

"It is very meaningful for Dr. Zhu to Dr. Ralph Morris, the director of both Beijing over spring break. They will pershare his Chinese culture with our stuform at the Central University of Finance orchestras, said that the Chamber and Economics and the Central dents," he said.

Orchestra has had several performance Conservatory of Music in Beijing. opportunities, including venues in Merkin "The trip is particularly exciting Celia Cheatham can be reached at Hall in New York City and the Lobkowitz because our violin professor here at UCO ccheatham@thevistaonline.com .

Palace in Vienna.

CAMPUS EVENTS

sponsor at 974-5793.

Violence and Sexual Assault.

■ March 1 the International Student Council will begin registering students for a spring break trip to Texas in the International Office in the Nigh University Center. The students will leave for Texas at 2 p.m. March 11.

■ March 3 the Young Democrats will meetat 2 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Bldg. Rm. 129. All students are welcome.

■ The Student Academy of Forensic Sciences, is issuing a challenge to other student organizations on campus to participate in the Hope Center Food Donation Drive. The competition is based on which student organization can raise the most food (as measured by weight) for the Hope Center.

The drive will take place Feb. 28 through March 25. Collection times are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday's in the Howell Hall Atrium.

■ TIARAS Junior Women's Honor Society will be accepting applications until 5 p.m. March 11 in the Campus Life Office. The society is for junior women who have completed 60 to 94 credit hours and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. For more information contact Dr. Lori Beasley, chapter

■ "The Vagina Monologues" Cast and Crew will be selling tickets to their performance in the Nigh University Center through March 4. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for non-students.

Performances will be March 8, 9 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Pegasus Theater of the Liberal Arts Bldg.

Proceeds will go to the OKC YWCA and the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic

■ The Community Health program will join together with the Intemational Student Council to

celebrate International Women's Day with a WOW! (Work of Women) party on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ballroom C at the Nigh University Center.

International students will represent their countries, selling artifacts and speaking on the work of women in the area to raise money for WOW.

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Shorty." It also doesn't help After an obligatory series of against type by portraying a that the script is dull and spends twists and turns, we are intro- struggling gay actor/country singer, but it just doesn't more time name-checking gel. He tries, but the than developing the characters. "Be Cool" does suc- "The Rock tries playing cowboy boots just don't fit. ceed in bringing contrived We also get introduced fun while showing off an against type by portraying a enviable cast. It doesn't struggling gay actor/country to the hip-hop side of the music business through have the charm of, say, "Ocean's Eleven," and that singer, but it just doesn't gel." Sin (Cedric the Entertainer) and Dabu makes the faults too difficult (Outkast's Andre 3000). to overlook.

The story picks up where duced to Chili's competition: Unsurprisingly, Sin and his "Get Shorty" left off, with Chili Raji (Vince Vaughn), Elliot gangsters get most of the Palmer (John Travolta) becom- (The Rock) and Nick (Harvey laughs. Andre 3000 makes his ing fed up with the life as a Kietel) all vying for the contract acting debut and easily holds movie producer. After witness- of L.A.'s newest starlet his own, but it is visible that he can barely contain his exciteing the death of his record pro- (Christina Milian).

Vaughn seems to be having ment. These characters become ducer chum Tommy (James Woods), Chili quickly moves in fun being the whitest black man so likable that their transition

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Dunks weren't enough

by Harry Gatewood HI Sports Writer The West Texas A&M University Buffaloes marched right into Edmond March 1 and trampled the UniverSity of Central Oklahoma in a 79-67 graze.

The Buffs had five players find double figures, while the Bronchos only had three.

Head Coach Terry Evans said, "Obviously they shot the ball a lot better than we did.

They almost made as many shots as we made, except we took twice as many. We couldn't shoot the ball tonight. We weren't tough tonight. We weren't real smart."

The Bronchos were down in the first half by as much as eight, but rallied back to take the lead at the half at 32-29.

UCO had numerous turnovers and although they forced more turnovers they were not able to capitalize offensively, only shooting 39 percent compared to a West Texas A&M 51 percent.

"They forced us into 21 turnovers. We forced them into 24 (turnovers) which is just an ugly game for March," Evans said. "They wanted to advance so they could make it into the tournament. Our guys have been satisfied for the last two weeks."

UCO was led by Deshone Henderson with 16 points, followed by Joe Kennerly and Sam Belt with 12.

UCO shot nine percent from the three point line in the first half as Belt made the only three.

UCO shot 13 percent from three point range o n the day.

"We have to figure out which guys are rooting for the team and which guys are rooting for their time. The difference between team and time is, you spell time with an I and a me. You spell team, T-E-A-M." - Coach Terry Evans

UCO came as close as one point in the second half, but the Buffs were dominant from the free throw line, shooting 22-26

in the second half and shooting 84 percent from the charity mark.

"We haven't played 40 minutes all season, but particularly the last two weeks. We've been satisfied, so we will pick it up and not be satisfied or we have one more game. One or the other," Evans said. "We're forth in the region, so it's hard to knock us out the final rankings.

The rankings come out tomorrow — we'll be fourth or fifth, which means we're pretty much guaranteed for an at-large bid."

The bids will be determined March 5.

"We have to figure out which guys are rooting for the team and which guys are rooting for their time. The difference between team and time is, you spell time with an I and a me. You spell team, T-E-A-M," said Evans.

UCO contributed with all their players playing at least an average of six minutes.

"I thought we had a chance to blow this team out and we constantly made mistake after mistake after mistake and they eventually took advantage of it," Evans said.

Coach Rick Cooper of the Buffs said "It's a good win. The most important thing it does, more than anything else, is it gives us a chance to play again."

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

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Deshone Henderson makes certain the ball goes in the basket with a savage dunk on March 1.

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B.J. Raney drives the lane against West Texas A&M.

Bronchos, Wildcats split 2

by Harry Gatewood HI Sports Writer

The University of Central Oklahoma split a doubleheader over the Feb 25 through 26 weekend against Abilene Christian University, UCO is now 7-3 on the season.

Junior Jesse McGough rallied a four-hit shutout in an 8-0 first-game rout of Abilene Christian at Broncho field as the Bronchos split a doubleheader with their Lone Star Conference rivals.

The Wildcats won the nightcap 6-4 to give the two teams a split of their two-day, four-game series.

The right-handed McGough, made his second appearance of the season. The Wildcats were over-

powered with the Bronchos' first complete-game outing of the season. McGough struck out four, did not walk a batter and allowed only one runner to reach third.

The Bronchos scored all the runs they would need with a six-run volley in the second, then added two more in the fifth.

Brandon Bacon had the big blow in the second with a three-run double, while Nick. Thigpen added a two-run single. Bryan Belford added to the Bronchos' blaze with an RBI single.

Beau Sullivan ripped a two-run homer in the fifth to complete the scoring.

UCO blasted to a 2-0 lead in the second inning of the second game on Trent Davis' RBI single and Chad McGaugh's sacrifice fly, but the Wildcats returned even with two

runs in the third.

Thigpen's run-scoring single gave the Bronchos a 3-2 lead in the fourth, with ACU getting one back in the top of the fifth to tie it, then adding two in the fifth to take a 5-3 lead.

UCO got one run back in the fifth on Sullivan's RBI single, but the Wildcats added an insurance run in the seventh and the Bronchos couldn't mount a last-ditch rally.

UCO goes to Chickasha March 2 to meet Science and Arts in a single nine-inning contest.

Harty Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@theyistaonline.com .

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Bronchos call it a season

by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos will call it a done deal for the 2004-2005 season. The Bronchos shot 19.7 percent against South Division top-seed Angelo State on March

1.

The Bronchos fell hard to a 79-39 loss to the Rambelles.

The Bronchos made a floppy 13-of-66 shots from the field and fell into a deep hole early as South Division champion and No. 10-ranked Angelo State rolled on to continue the first round of the Lone Star Conference Postseason

Tournament.

UCO finished fourth in the North Division.

The Bronchos ended their season at 17-10 while the Rambelles improved to 25-3 and advanced to Friday's league semifinals.

Laura Hamilton ends her senior Broncho basketball season with 18 points and seven rebounds as the frontrunner for the Bronchos in her final game.

Hamilton was the only player in double figures for the Bronchos.

ASU took control early, 1=,going on a 13-0 run to turn an 8-

4 advantage into a 21-4 Rambelle run as the Bronchos missed six straight shots and committed three turnovers.

The Rambelles shot 62.1 percent, 18-of-29, in the first half, in addition to charging at the Bronchos to take a Rambelle 4715 lead at intermission.

UCO got no closer than 25 in the final 20 minutes.

UCO had a season of streaking last minute comebacks and piercing three pointers to lead the LSC. First year Head Coach Shawn Williams led the

Bronchos to their best season since 1992-93 when the season record was18-10.

Coach Williams still holds the LSC record for a single game individual. She made 11 three pointers in one game against Nebraska-Kearney in 1990.

In addition to the 1991-92 season, UCO also set the LSC record with the most team field goals, making 1,321. The Bronchos also led that season setting the record for most field goal attempts, shooting a total of 2,653 shots.

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

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Lindsay Tripp fields the ball at second base Feb. 17.

The Bronchos finished with nine hits, getting two apiece from Lauren Moore and Megan Campbell.

UCO jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the nightcap, and hoped to keep to the lead.

Blake came in for starter Jamie Scheidt to get UCO out of the fourth inning wedge, giving up two hits in the final three innings

to earn her second save of the day.

Mitts had two of UCO's six hits in the game.

For more information visit www.bronchosports.com .

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March Madness makes many who participate weep...

The corners of 'March Madness' jester grin are twitching like a mad case of turrets in this, the third month of 2005.

If you asked me what colors March Madness was, if March Madness could be a color, I would say Mardi gras green, purple and gold.

March Madness throws beads to its fans only if they show him their basketballs.

This year, March Madness Mardi Gras will be held in St. Louis, Mo., and as with any regular Mardi gras, there will be plenty of murders and mayhem in the form of running up scores and shocking upsets. There will probably be booze as well.

This past Sunday, I spent all day watching college basketball.

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And I'm not particularly a huge basketball fan as far as basketball fans go. It comes at a bad time — directly after football and in the lull of winter

GAVIN D. ELLIOTT SPORTS EDITOR when everyone is getting stir-crazy for spring.

But Sunday, as well as the Sunday before it, I was glued to my TV, watching the triple-header on one of those channels. I don't remember which one.

I kept seeing commercials throughout the thing saying March Madness would be here on March 17. I threw the remote at the television, cracking the clicker into a million splintered

plastic shards.

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Can't you see that!?" I screamed with sweat beads rolling down my forehead and shaking my fist at the voice filtering out of the pathetic speakers on the TV. But yes, three games in a row, beginning with Michigan State vs.

Indiana, then UCLA vs. Notre Dame and finally, that doomed Kansas vs.

Oklahoma State game.

It was depressing. Each team I picked lost. Apparently, the Football/Hockey Prophet's powers don't stretch into the boundaries of basketball.

I really had nothing riding on the first two games. I just watched them because the beginning symptoms of March Madness are serious things not to be ignored, and they had already begun to take hold of my nervous system, striking me with weird twitches throughout the day. I needed the fix.

The KU, OSU game.

I grew up in an OSU household and went to State for several semesters...or at least pretended to...and so have some ties and strange sentimental notions toward the Cowboys. I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction from Cowboy victories... ...And on the flipside, Purgatory gray depression riddles me when they lose. At any rate, the combination of the gray weather and OSU's loss sent me into a state of despair only March Madness could facilitate.

March Madness, in psychological terms, is an enabler.

Now the Big XII is in a state of chaos and nobody knows where anyone will end up, except for Baylor and those other hackney teams at the bottom of the pile.

Any of the top five teams could end up in any of the top five positions with two games left in the regular season.

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Oklahoma teams, taking on Kansas State and Missouri, tenth- and ninthranked teams, where the Oklahomas take on Texas Tech, Texas and Texas A&M — fourth-, fifth- and sixth-ranked teams.

It's possible Kansas could be knocked off their pinnacle, but not likely. Other than that, the top positions in the Big XII are like that "Where's the pea in the shell?" game, with some strange bearded man shuffling them all around.

Keep your eye on them, they will be shuffled. Top teams will be knocked off, and underdogs will come out victorious. Many will cry and lose all selfdignity.

March Madness is upon us. Take the necessary shots.

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A MOMENT IN TIME Photography is now booking weddings as low as $300. Let us customize a package for you. Please call 640-8068.

DO YOU think you might be pregnant?

Would you like a free confidential pregnancy test or just someone to talk to?

Call Birth Choice of Edmond at 3302111.

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

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

(3)Thousands of your pictures including original files on one DVD with different chapter, each chapter has it own title, music for your new way of seeing your pictures on TV. Price starts from $99. Sample file can be emailed to you for preview. Contact 405-475-9946 or email: digital_handymangeox.net

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

We pay $10/hr for energetic phone work educating senior citizens on healthcare issues. No experience is preferred, we will train. Business is located at 1417 NW 150th St in Edmond. Call 879-1888 to set up interview. Ask for Courtney Smith.

FRONT DESK position available at Stafford Inn at 1809 E 2nd St in Edmond, Please apply in person.

CHARLESTON'S Restaurant is now hiring energetic, outgoing servers, also cooks, at their new location in Edmond.

Please apply at 3409 S Broadway, Suite 400 (comer 33rd & Broadway). 4784949 money.

PT HELP NEEDED: Retail shop needs creative, energetic sales help.

Scrapbooking/retail sales experience helpful. Call Val at 749-2266, 10-6, Mon-Fri. COFFEE CREEK Golf Course is now accepting applications for beverage cart and grill. Call 340-4653.

UMPIRES needed for adult softball league. $14/game, four games per night.

Experience helpful, but will train. Paid weekly. Call 330-2629.

HOUSEKEEPERS needed 7 days a week, 12-4pm Edmond and Guthrie.

Apply at 328 E First across from campus on west. Call 348-6347.

PART TIME help needed at Life Uniform Shop. Please apply in person at 7501 N May Avenue, OKC. ONE STEP at a TIME needs childcare workers 2:30-6pm, 5 days a week.

Experience preferred. Call 330-3077.

SPORTS COMPLEX looking for con-

(2) ONE BED duplexes, $475/mo, all

cession help week nights and weekends.

Call Brad at 831-2251.

bills paid w/free washer/dryer on premises. NO PETS. Call 388-1519 or 406-6668.

SUMMER DAYCAMP Edmond YMCA 348-9622 NORTHSIDE YMCA 751-6363 Taking applications for summer camp counselors. Also looking for site coordinators. Preferred major: Recreation, family and life education or related field.

Some responsibilities include: Planning/preparation of daily activities, parent relations, and staff supervision.

FUN SUMMER JOBS! Apply Now www.sixflagsjobs.com Job Fair this weekend.

Friday 3-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm at Frontier City!

Now hiring in retail, games, ride operations, food service, admissions, first aid, human resources, cash control and park services!

Great team member benefits including free admission, free tickets, thousands of dollars in college scholarships and more!

HOUSE MANAGER needed. Light cleaning, some shopping, some childcare. FT or PT, flexible scheduling.

References, DL w/insurance needed.

Please call 202-3625.

FEMALE NANNY needed for 8-yr-old in exchange for FREE ROOM & BOARD, Mon-Fri after 3pm @ 20 hrs/wk. Need own reliable transportation. Call 285-1212 or 706-1592 for details.

MAINTENANCE person needed for PT maintenance of small apartment building near UCO. Good all-round maintenance skills essential. Flexible hours, $15/hr. Call 755-4638.

CHILDCARE for church's early childhood department. Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Experience and references required. Our Lord's Community Church. Contact Paul at 755-6522, ext 247.

THUNDER Roadhouse Cafe needs servers and kitchen help. Please apply in person 2-4pm at 900 W Memorial Rd or call 752-6073.

WANTED: Creative, warm, honest entrepreneur to help me introduce a plastic surgeon's patented aloe-based skin care line to major markets.

Business growing so fast I can't keep up-can you? Products have had a 90% reorder rate thru salons & Dr's clinics over past 8 yrs. Look gorgeous, be healthy, make money. Call 405-2013113 or 405-227-6120 for details.

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Expires 4-31-2005 lath & Broadway 348-155.51

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FOR RENT KENNEDY PLACE APTS 1,2&3 Bedrooms Across from UCO 341-7911 or visit our website www.kennedyplace.com ONE BEDROOM APT Gas and water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO. 1217 N Roosevelt, $340/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

BRYANT GROVE APTS 1, 2&3 Bedrooms 20 S Bryant, Edmond 341-2161 www.bryantgrove.com MOBILE HOMES 612 W 2nd St (off Fretz) # 5&6-Newly remodeled, $390/mo, $200/dep, 2 bedrooms. Call 388-1519 or 406-6668.

NEW TOWNHOUSE, 2 bed, 2 bath, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hookups, ceiling fans, lots of closet space. NO PETS! Excellent location, 1 block from UCO. 441 N Blackwelder. $600/mo, $500/dep. TENANT responsible for utilities. 1 year lease, call 3419651.

PT POSITION at family owned gas station. Looking for a cashier for night shift. Must be motivated and be able to communicate with the customers. Only 5 miles from UCO. Must have experience. Call 210-0970.

Nigh University Center Room 318

FOR SALE KITCHEN hutch cabinet, 46" wide, 31" tall, 16" deep. Two drawers & lower cabinet, white, $50, 340-5620.

ALSO: Brown wood entertainment center, 50" wide, 55" tall, 21" deep with 26"x29" space for TV. Also, 16" Panasonic color TV $100, 340-5620.

BASEMENT SALE SATURDAY 9-5 Crown & Chartrand, Edmond Shop indoors for furniture, bedding, household, clothing, books, recreational, much more. Call 844-5100.

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NEED EXTRA CASH for spring break? We are buying old gold (any condition), rings, chains, etc, coins or what have you.

GOLD RUSH 21st & Broadway, Edmond (right behind Taco Mayo) Fri & Mon 10am-6pm Sat & Sun 10am-4pm 715-3444

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No phone calls please.

Apply in person at 1-35 & Wilshire (Exit 134)

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Equal Opportunity Employer/ We Drug Test

718 NW 23rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103

405-521-9204 www.zlbplasma.com

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Feet and donation time may vary. New donors please briny a Photo ID, proof of address, and a Social Security card.

Oxproga Oaks

ON DOMNUMS 1500 N. May Avenue

Oklahoma Cry 73120

www.oxfordoaks.com

"The Most Educated Choice In Edmond" 1920 E. 2nd Street • Edmond, OK 73034

Every Monday 12 noon

LOVELY PLACE to study. Wonderful 1&2 BR apts in secluded and quiet tree/shrub filled community just S of Kilpatrick Turnpike. Call 721-3286 for details. Deer Creek, 6801 NW 122nd (just E of Rockwell on N side of street).

• Flexible Hours • Daily Bonus Incentives • Only 15 minutes from UCO •Advancement Opportunities • Must be reliable

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ONE BR APT, across from UCO. Newly remodeled, dishwasher & w/d. $425/mo plus utilities. $250 deposit.

Call 816-2759.

STARTING PAY - $79hr

Plasma donations are needed to help save burn, trauma, and shock victims

CASH TODAY!

ROOM FOR RENT Close to UCO, kitchen and laundry privileges. All bills paid including phone and cable. $300/mo with $200 deposit.

Females only please. Call 341-0485.

TRUCK WASHES

URGENT Donate plasma and earn

APTS AVAILABLE at 407 N Bauman. $385/mo, $99/dep. One bed, one bath, walk to UCO. Call 677-7028, 769-9388, 216-9665.

NEW HORIZONS Child Development Center is now hiring PT afternoon teacher aides. Please apply at 1909 SE 15th, Edmond. 348-1491.

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Buy 2 meals and take $2 off your total bill or buy 1 meal and lake $1 off.

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RIVER OAKS Golf Club is now seeking personnel for positions in the Bagroom, Golf-Shop and Food & Beverage. We are looking for individuals who are well groomed and responsible with reliable transportation. Please feel free to come by and fill out an application or call A.J. at 405-771-5800, we are located 1.5 miles E of I-35 on Hefner Rd, 2nd River Oaks Entrance. Positions will be filled ASAP.

PT SALES & SERVICE, afternoons and some evenings. 10 hours+ per week.

Must have own transportation. Hourly+, call 348-4697.

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EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY Window cleaning company is looking for someone to manage accounts. Will train. Must have resume, proof of enrollment. Must have own transportation (preferably a truck), documented GPA of 3.0 or above. Can make $10-$15/hr based on percentage. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT up to 20%. Call Roger Sutton at 340-3914.

COUPON

For more information call 206-9626 or 210-3011

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

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

2 bed, 2 bath $615/mo.

2 BEDROOM UNITS • GREAT FOR ROOMMATES FEATURING 2 SEPERATE ENTRANCES

WE ARE NOW A SECURE GATED COMMUNITY! Nina units feature :1 built-in 01 cn and inicnmaN e, refrigerator iccrnaker, dishwasher, stackable ,asher and dr er. fireplace and patio (w baleen). All Its are total electric.

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(Servers, Server Assistants, Hosts, Cooks) Bravo! Cucina Italiana, an award-winning, high-volume, upscale-casual and high-energy Italian restaurant will be opening soon in Oklahoma City at Memorial Square! We are seeking all hourly team members for our new location. We offer great pay, paid vacations, tuition reimbursement, health insurance, 401 K, and dining privileges!

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Attention Students: Applications for the Presidential Partners Kirkpatrick Leadership Awards and Rothbaum Achievement Awards are now available in the Foundation Office (Evans Hall, Room 102), Student Affairs (Lillard Administration, Room 213), or from any UCO college dean's office.

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