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No. 39
VISTA
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Super Tuesday approaches
Professors pick winners of Oklahoma primaries By Krista Townsend
Student Writer Three of Central State University's political science professors were quick to come up with some predictions this week about who will win the upcoming Oklahoma "Super Tuesday" primary. When asked to forecast the outcomes, Dr. John George replied, "I don't know that much about Oklahoma politics, but I do have some ideas on who will do well in the primary." George said he believes it could go either way between Democrats Gephardt and Dukakis. He said Pat Robertson will more than likely win the Republicans' nod.
George said Pat Robertson will do well in the Oklahoma primary because the people who do like him feel intense about it. But George said he doesn't think Jesse Jackson has a chance in Oklahoma, especially since he doesn't have much of a background in politics. George also offered advice to voters. "When voting for a political candidate, one thing to consider is, if that particular candidate is elected as president, who will he appoint to hold certain offices?" George asked. Professor Sharon Carney agreed with George that Robertson would do well in the
Students pick CSU leaders By J. Money
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Pat Tipton was prepared for the first day of spring, when a line of thunderstorms (Oklahoma's first storms of the year) soaked Central State University's campus. The storms contained gusting winds and hail. No tornadoes were reported.
Possible reduction faced
Seven Central State University students, including a former Vista editor and several representatives of the Student Association Senate, were chosen as Outstanding Campus Leaders by the student body last week. They were chosen during an election held by the Student Association Feb. 24.
Pell grant pinch effects uncertain By Chris Sommer
Associate Editor Central State University students probably would not be affected by proposed cuts in Pell Grants for low-income students during the 1988-89 academic year, according to Sherri Hancock, director of student financial aid at CSU. "I seriously doubt it will happen. In fact, I think it may be inceased," she said. "It would affect too many students if the grants were cut." Hancock said she has not even heard news about the proposed cuts the Pell Grants may receive. But according to the U.S. Department of Education officials, as many as 53,000 low-income students could lose the grants, and 1.2 million would get smaller grants next year because the governmt is approximately $99 million short in its grant budget. Education officials are blaming Congress for the shortfall, saying it raised the maximum Pell Grant to $2,200 for 1980 without ap-
propriating enough money. As a result, officials said they will either shave $31 off every Pell Grant recipient's check next year or cut as much as $400 from the "least needy" students so the "most needy" students could get the full $2,200. The Education Department is giving Congress until April 30 to come up with more money, or it would have to start cutting the "least needy" students off the grant roles next year. The Education Department said it is necessary for Congress to meet the deadline because they must establish final Pell Grant payment schedules by April 30. Depending on a Congressional Budget Office estimate, Congress budgeted $4.42 billion Pell Grants for the 1988-89 school year. However, The Education Department, using another set of estimates, said $4.5 billion is a more realistic estimate. Hancock added that without the Pell Grants therwould only be two minor grants left and students
would have to rely on loans for assistance. "However, anything is possible," Hancock said. "At the moment though, we are treating the matter as if we're going to get the money."
They are: David Fuller, Stephen Heffernan, Glen Kilgour and Peter Montgomery, Shannon Blockcolski, April Eck and Toni Schneider. Originally, three men and three women were slated to receive the award. But Student Association President Jeff Shilling said Tuesday that two of the men tied for third place in the vote. He said there would be no run-off election, and both men would receive the award. Shilling said the 23 people eligible for the election had been nominated for "Who's Who" and were scheduled to graduate no later than July 1988. Sen. Jeff Aynes said the winners will be presented with certificates at a Student Association Senate meeting later this month. Also, their pictures will be published in The Bronze Book.
Oklahoma primary. Carney said 60-70 percent of Oklahoma Republicans are favoring Robertson. "I think Robertson will get significant support because of the religious and conservative types out there." Carney also said she felt Dole would get a lot of support. "It is so clolse between Robertson, Bush and Dole," she added. Carney said on the Democratic side, she felt Gephardt would do well for three reasons. First, he's from the Midwest; second, he's familiar with problems in Oklahoma, and third, he's a Baptist. Carney said Dukakis would not do well since he is considered a Northeasterner and a liberal. Carney also said she didn't think Jesse Jackson would get much support. William Dever said 70 percent of all delegates will be selected the day of Super Tuesday. Dever said he believes Bush will win the Republican Party vote. "Bush has a strong organization here in the Midwest. He has a string of endorsements from such people as the governor and other elected officials." Dever said it would be a toss-up between Gephardt and Dukakis in the Democratic primary. "Dukakis is going to do better than people think " Dever was also the only professor surveyed who said he felt Jesse Jackson would do well in Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a closed primary. All three professors said voters must vote for candidates who are members of their parties.
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Maintenance
crews have completed a $16,000 project to level an unpaved commuter lot east of the Liberal Arts Building. Physical Plant Director Nimrod Chapel said the lots have
to be graded after ruts and pot holes develop. Chapel said the lots will be paved after funds become available. He did not know when that would be.