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UCO relationship vital to mayoral candidates ■ Edmond voters will choose their next mayor April 5 by Joseph Wertz Senior Staff Writer
Business owner Julie Fost seeks to unseat Edmond's first female mayor, Saundra Naifeh, in the April 5 general election. Fost and Naifeh both recog-
nize the importance of UCO to the Edmond community. Fost said if elected she would pledge to work on the relationship between Edmond and UCO. "UCO is a huge part of the community," Fost said. "I believe that it needs to be strengthened and enlarged upon." Naifeh sees UCO's new forensics center as an opportunity for state and federal
OSU than research UCO. money. Naifeh has "We served two can target terms in the this, last four years Naifeh and said that if said. reelected she "Research would bring spawns jobs to economic Saundra Naifeh Edmond. growth." Julie Fost "Edmond Fost said it bothers her that more is a great place to live and a attention is placed on OU and great place to work," Naifeh
said. "This is such a great place because everyone has a part in it." Fost said that businesses aren't treated well in Edmond and cites municipal bureaucracy as a factor in limiting economic growth. She also said many business interests have been hampered by the city council. "Everyone from code enforcement to the fire department has an influence over the
Edmond economy," Fost said. "Our city council is voting against [approving] businesses in code. I don't think it is right to make a business do more than is on the books." Naifeh said she would continue with the initiatives she has put in place. "We need to look at the master plan that has been designed and figure out how to accom-
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de Lara named Miss Hispanic in sixth annual competition ■
Six UCO women of Hispanic origin vied for the title of Miss Hispanic UCO by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer Diana de Lara was crowned Miss Hispanic UCO at the sixth annual scholarship pageant March 5. An opening number started the night introducing the six contestants. The pageant consisted of five areas in which the contestants were judged. The interview, talent, 'Latina that you admire,' evening gown and
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A mockingbird enjoys the advent of spring March 3 on campus.
Professors invited to Canada to present 'singing seniors' study ■ A pair of UCO proPhoto Provided
The design for the new Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation forensics lab was revealed Feb. 25. It will open in fall of 2005.
Forensics lab design unveiled by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer The design for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Regional Forensic Institute being built near the UCO campus was revealed on Feb. 25. The building process began in the fall of 2003 with the
selection of Frankfurt-ShortBruza as the architectural/engineering firm, McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie as the forensic design consultant firm and Manhattan Construction as the construction manager. Construction on the site,
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fessors found in their study of 22 seniors that singing can increase lung capacitY by Trisha Evans Staff Writer Two UCO professors were recently invited to present a paper at "The Phenomenon of Singing International Symposium V" June 30 through July 3 in Newfoundland, Canada. Dr. Ronald R. Manning, music professor, and Dr. Jamie Hooyman, kinesiology and health studies professor, conducted a study last fall after receiving a grant to document the connection between respira-
tory utilization and singing. For two days a week, for seven weeks, they studied 22 seniors ages 60 to 90 at Epworth Villa, an assisted living center in Oklahoma City. Fifteen years ago, Manning read about a similar study that found retired opera singers have younger and healthier lungs than their contemporaries. "I know of no other studies like this since," Manning said. "We found that more than half of the participants had a significant improvement in their respiratory capacity." As people get older, their ability to use their lung capacity decreases, which contributes to disease and increased illness as we age, Hooyman said. The subjects showed no significant change in their lung volume, but their ability to uti-
lize their lung capacity increased, Manning said. At the end of the seven weeks, participants could sing longer. Hooyman said this could be due to vocal training, posture improvement and possible muscle tone of the diaphragm. Hooyman said they are looking to take their research to the next step, which is to apply it to a larger group of people. She said they plan to publish their findings in a pulmonary or geriatrics journal. "They all testified to the fact that they had an improved sense of well-being," Manning said. Manning and Hooyman said they are very excited about the results and possible future studies. Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.
UCO to spotlight dancers from across region ■ The UCO dance department will host dancers from 35 regional universities by Trisha Evans Staff Writer Dancers will invade campus when UCO hosts the American College Dance Festival March 9 through 12. More than 460 dance stu-
dents from 35 universities will attend the regional South Central Conference held on campus. "This is such a neat thing for UCO to host and for it to be hosted in Oklahoma for a change," said Jamie Jacobson, dance director at UCO and a member of the national board of the American College Dance Festival Association. Five adjudicated concerts will be held in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Three dance profes-
sionals, Gem Houlihan, Dan Joyce and Claire Porter, will serve as judges. Houlihan has taught . dance all over the world and directed her own school and. company, the Boston Dance Project. Joyce, an assistant professor of dance at George Mason University, has also been a member of dance companies including the Mark Morris Dance Group, which was the national dance company of Belgium at that time.
Porter's work, "Portables," has been performed in several different countries. She has received several awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. "We are offering classes over this four day period that include ballet, modern, jazz, Mexican folkloric, belly dancing, flamenco, relaxation techniques, Pilates, improvisation, tap and much more," Jacobson said. They are holding three informal concerts in the Nigh
University Center Ballrooms. Jacobson said the dance department has spent over a year planning this event and said she hopes it will be good publicity for UCO and the dance program. Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation will sponsor the ACDF regional and national conferences. Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.
■ "Dress to Impress," the Spring Career & Internship Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 in the Nigh University Center Ballroom. For information, call 9743346. Dress code is no shorts, hats or book bags. Men must wear a tie, and women wearing skirts must wear hose. ■ Volunteer team leaders are needed for Big Event, April 9. For information, contact the Volunteer Center at 974-2621 or e-mail dburks@ucok.edu . ■ 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 with 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.
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As mayor of Edmond, I will ensure that this city remains the haven of cops, SUV's, chain restaurants, and soccer moms!
We are spoiled for choices, aren't we? Cartoon by Eric Osborn
A botanical garden? Do we NEED that? I mean sure it would be nice, but like Christina Purdom said, so would parking. What would be more important, for us to enjoy the. walk to class, or to actually be able to be on time TO make it to class? No one is going to enjoy any walk to any class if they cannot find parking around the campus. Sure right now everyone notices how barren the landscaping is. For a minute however, can you imagine that could be caused by the fact that people have to park by the baseball field and walk past the
entire school to make it to their class on by say Mitchell Hall? It takes thirty minutes just to find a parking spot, and another fifteen minutes just to walk to class. Why in the world would someone waste money on a minor aesthetic problem, instead of spending it on a more functional answer? Who cares what the school looks like, its function that's more important than form. Mom never said 'oh go there because it looks nice'.
Dear Editor, If the Vista staff would truly prefer their college tuition to go to bulbs and soil treatments, then I propose that the Vista donate all the money for the next 7-10 years to build our "designated botanical garden." Then you can say that you did your part to help better this campus. I am not against trees and landscaping, but I refuse to pay for a "facelift" of this magnitude with out at least a vote from the student body who is going to pay for it. Sure it would be "nice" and "pretty," but let's remind ourselves that this is an educational institution.
It is not a park, it is not a zoo, it is a university. In your quest to beautify our campus, you may have left out the poor college students and the working parents, struggling for their degrees. While this money can (and should) be used for things like parking or tuition aid, you priorities lay under shade trees? By the way, if people won't eat outside because of the lack of shade, why is the blue pavilion always empty?
-Tuan Nguyen MIS senior
Christina Purdom Journalism junior
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Students should take advantage of free tax assistance ax time is just around the corner, which means one of two things; you will soon reap one of the few rewards of the Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS will soon reap the rewards of your hard work. Regardless of personal gain or loss, students should take advantage of a free tax service offered on campus over the next month, leading up to the April 15 tax deadline. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, sponsored by the Accounting Club, will aid taxpayers through April 12 with the completion and filing of their 2004 tax returns. To qualify for the VITA program, taxpayers must be in the 'low to mod-
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erate income bracket' of $36,000 or less. If this sounds like you, and any money was withheld from your paycheck by the government last year, you are entitled to a refund from Uncle Sam. Starting early on your tax return will save you the hassle of filing at the last minute, and your return will be on the way sooner, rather than later. If your return is filed correctly online, your refund could land in your bank account in about two weeks if you opt for direct deposit. There are numerous online filing programs, but most charge a fee, especially for completion of the state tax
forms. VITA, on the other hand, is one hundred percent free. VITA representatives will be on hand from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 12 and 8 to 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays through April 7, and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays March 26 through April 9, in Thatcher Hall Rm. 347. No services will be offered March 12 to 19 for spring break. Anyone interested in utilizing this free service should bring: a photo ID; Social Security card for you, your spouse and any dependents; birth dates for primary and secondary dependents on your tax return; the current years tax package if you received one; a
wage and earning statements form (W2, W-2G and 1099-R) from all employers; interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099); a copy of last years federal and state returns if available; bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit; and any other relevant information about income, expenses such as day care payments and the daycare providers ID number. Non-U.S. residents should bring their passport and visa. For married couples filing jointly both parties must be present to sign the required forms. Whether you are receiving $2 or $2000 from the IRS it is just a sound idea to let the VITA representatives
look over and help you complete your taxes. They can look for deductions you might not know existed and help to beef up your return, and keep you out of hot water resulting from errors and avoid possible delays in your return or a dreaded audit. If you have not received tax information for the past year, contact your employer or any source that provided you revenue in 2004 as soon as possible. To find another VITA site, call 1800-829-1040. VITA is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. The Vista editorial staff can be reached at editorial@thevistaonline.com
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Lawsuits shouldn't be an excuse for intimidation recently read about a young woman who was in an investigative journalism class at Rutgers University who wrote an investigative piece about the athletics program at her school. Fraidy Reiss said her project for the class, which had to do with perks for student athletes, wasn't printed in the school newspaper because administrators said it was "too one-sided against athletes." The administration has now mandated that the class only cover stories off-campus. I find this kind of thing disturbing. High school student Ann Long was given a choice of either quitting or being fired from her school paper for writing a story about two bi-sexual students and one homosexual student, in an attempt to illustrate the stresses that such students have to deal with. The
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MICHAEL ROBERTSON COLUMNIST story wasn't printed, and Long was ultimately put on a "leave of absence" by school administrators. And Judith Miller of "The New York Times" and Matthew Cooper of "Time" magazine were jailed last year for refusing to disclose a source that identified a CIA operative. They weren't the first to receive the information, but they are the only ones to be
put in jail for knowing it. Miller didn't even write about the information, she just had it, and was put in jail. The judge assured them that they would be released when they were ready to talk. The official reasons behind these reprisals are legal in nature, at least ostensibly. Long was put on leave for violating a law that prohibits teachers and administrators from asking students about their sexual orientation without written permission from their parents, but doesn't say anything about what students can ask each other. The Rutgers decision came from reports that students were "hassling" faculty and administrators for information and conducting interviews by email, which is frowned upon. Miller and Cooper were jailed for not "doing something" about alleged criminal
behavior they had knowledge of. But the real reason for all of this is that people in positions of power simply don't like journalism, because journalism and public discourse make them accountable for their actions. I think Reiss was silenced because the athletic program at Rutgers makes a lot of money for the university, and criticism of the program could possibly threaten the cash flow. Long was silenced because her story about disaffected students might damage the image of the school in the community, and the administrators didn't want that to happen, since it might reflect on their own job performance and affect their funding. And it isn't entirely clear why Miller and Cooper were jailed. In a "New York Times" story from Feb. 16,
it's stated that "secret evidence" was submitted to the court and, in the "public version" of the judge's decision, there were eight blank pages. Even the reporters themselves don't know exactly why they're in jail, and that fact in itself is very, very scary. The sad fact is the law is being misused to censor and intimidate journalists. Even if a reporter is found innocent eventually, they can count on being tied up for weeks or months, at least eighteen months in the case of Miller and Cooper. And even sadder is the fact that there isn't a whole lot we can do about it. Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .
CAMPUS QUOTES: Do you think OU and OSU get more media coverage than UCO?"Yes, most definitely, due to the sports and the more powerful people."
"Yes, simply because the football team and basketball team and wrestling get more coverage."
"Yes, because they're a bigger university, and the football team brings more media coverage."
"Yes, because they're big schools, and because of their football team."
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from page 1 plish it," Naifeh said. "And we need to make a decision how to pay for it." Both Naifeh and Fost have owned businesses and have ideas about the type of growth Edmond needs. Fost is the owner of the Divas of Decorating, an interior design company in Edmond. Naifeh
Syria, Lebanon announce partial pullback DAMASCUS, Syria — The presidents of Syria and Lebanon announced Monday that Syrian forces will pull back to Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley by March 31, but a complete troop withdrawal will be deferred until after later negotiations. Later, Syrian military vehicles and personnel were seen moving east in the first signs of a pullback. Syrian troops in the region had stayed put for days before Monday's movement.
previously owned Nomi's Ark, an Edmond gift shop. "Small businesses are our bread and butter," Fost said. "The way the city deals with developers makes this an unfriendly business environment." Naifeh said she would like to encourage uncommon business.
"It is very important to continue quality growth," Naifeh tunN itY;eh said Edmond has a said. "We need to move our connection to its people and their heart. focus into daytime jobs." The general election will be open to all Edmond citizens of voting age. Post said, "Edmond is a perfect place and is perched on a Joseph Wertz can be reached at mountain of wonderful oppor- jwertz@thevistaonlinacom.
"I am so happy that I won, I just want to represent our culture in a good way," de Lara said. She also said she plans to use her education degree for helping Hispanic youth. The first runner-up was Erika Balderas, who won Miss Congeniality and a $1,000 scholarship. The 'People's Choice' award, 'Future Hispanic Businesswoman of Tomorrow' award, 'Latina that
you Admire' award and a $400 scholarship was given to Imelda Vargas the second runner-up. Jacqueline Frausto, Susana Perez and Carol Tijerina also competed. Stephanie Pena, the pageant director, said she was very proud of all the women and their hard work. This was Stephanie's first year as the pageant director. "Everyone did their best and
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a projection question were totaled in deciding the winning score. During intermission the audience was allowed to vote for their favorite contestant. Freshman elementary education major de Lara is from Oklahoma City. She performed a dance for the talent portion of the show. Pride and heritage were reasons why de Lara said she wanted to compete in the pageant.
WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday said it was "absurd" for a former hostage in Iraq to charge that U.S. military forces may have deliberately targeted her car as she was being rushed to freedom. White House press secretary Scott McClellan said the car carrying Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena was traveling on one of the most dangerous roads in Iraq, to the Baghdad airport, when it was fired upon. An Italian intelligence officer in the car was shot and killed.
I'm so happy to be a part of this," Pena said. Next up, de Lara will participate in homecoming as well as having a chance to compete in the Miss Latina Oklahoma pageant.
Tynesia Omopariola can be reached at tomopatiola@thevistaonline.com .
Bush selects Bolton as new U.N. ambassador
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WASHINGTON — Undersecretary of State John R. Bolton, whose strong statements on North Korea's nuclear program irked the leaders in Pyongyang, is President Bush's choice to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, three government officials said Monday. Bush, already viewed suspiciously in some sectors of the United Nations for his preemptive attack in 2003 on Iraq, reached out to a tough lawyer and arms control expert who rarely muffles his views in diplomatic nuance.
from page 1 directly across from campus at 800 West Second St., is set to begin fall of 2005, and the institute is expected to open in the fall of 2007. Contained within the approximately 87,000-squarefoot facility will be a new laboratory, an enhanced forensic reference library, a training lab and classrooms. Funds to replace the 33-yearold, current facility with a new $20 million central laboratory came from a bill passed in the 2002 legislative session. Among those attending the unveiling was President W. Roger Webb, Vice President of Finance and Administration Steve Kreidler, Edmond Mayor' Saundra Naifeh and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation officials and developers. The institute is a result of a partnership between OSBI and UCO. Previously, that partnership
Italy mourns Intel officer killed in Iraq ROME — Hundreds of mourners at a state funeral
Monday paid their last respects to an Italian intelligence officer killed by American troops in Iraq while escorting an ex-hostage to freedom. Among those honoring Nicola Calipari in the Santa Maria degli Angeli Church were Premier Silvio Berlusconi, President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi and other top officials, including U.S. Ambassador Mel 'r,Sembler and Rome Mayor ,Walter Veltroni.
Study: Aspirin prevents strokes in women ORLANDO, Fla. — Middle-age women can cut their risk of strokes but not heart attacks by regularly taking low doses of aspirin, and the pills help prevent both problems in women 65 and older, a major study found. The results are opposite what is known about aspirin in men, where its benefit for stroke is limited and its ability to prevent heart problems is legendary. Since women proportionately suffer more strokes and men more heart attacks, this is generally good news, specialists said.
consisted of OSBI supporting UCO's Bachelor of Forensic Science program by providing guest lecturers and accepting students for practicum, said Robert Bost, assistant professor of chemistry and director of the Master of Science in Forensic Science Program. "[Now], I suspect we will have the ability for collaborative research and possible employment for students," Bost said. There is also a possibility for a doctorate program, and faculty members are in the process of putting together the proposal to give to the administration, he said. - "We look forward to a closer working relationship [With OSBI] based on closer geography," Bost said. Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com.
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From left to right: Susana Perez, Imelda Vargas, Jacqueline Frausto, Erika Diana de Lara, elementary education major, performs a traditional Mexican dance during the talent portion of Balderas, Carol Tijerina and Diana de Lara. the sixth annual Miss Hispanic UCO Scholarship Pageant March 5.
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Second annual sculpture competition by UCO News Bureau The UCO College of Arts, Media and Design is accepting submissions from artists statewide until April 30 for its second annual CAMD Dean's Outdoor Sculpture Competition. The competition is open to any artist residing in Oklahoma, any student currently enrolled at UCO or a graduate of UCO residing anywhere in the United States or abroad. The theme for this year's competition is "Freedom Through Knowledge," taken from the university's College of Liberal Arts' motto, and the winning piece will be located outside the UCO Liberal Arts Building. The winning artist will be granted $10,000, with $2,500 to be granted up-front and $7,500 as needed or upon completion of the sculpture. Artists wanting to submit an entry must turn in a sketch of the sculpture with a proposal stating how it relates
CAMPUS EVENTS ■ The Journalism Department will sponsor an employment seminar from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 10 in the Communications Building, Rm. 211 and 213.
■The International Student Council is sponsoring a spring break trip to Texas from March 11 through 13, which includes visits to the John F Kennedy Memorial in Dallas, LBJ Presidential Museum in Austin, the Alamo River Walk in SanAntonio and the Galleria Shopping Mall in Dallas. To register for the trip visit the International Office in the Nigh University Center or contact Mariya Dochkova at mimido4@hotmail.com . 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 sponsor at 974-5793. ■ "-The Vagina Monologues" cast and crew sold 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 at 7:30 p.m. March 8, 9 and 11 in Pegasus Theater of the Liberal Arts Bldg. Proceeds will go to the OKC YWCA and the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The Student Academy of Forensic Sciences is issuing a challenge to other student
to the theme "Freedom Through Knowledge," along with a current resume, a competition application and a minimum of 10 slides of recent work completed. Slides should include the title of the piece, the artist's name and what medium was used. Artists also should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the slides. Submissions should be mailed by April 30 to 100 N. University Dr., Box 84, Edmond, Okla., 73034, or delivered to the CAMD Dean's Office in Evans Hall, Room 13. Competition applications can be obtained from the Dean's Office or downloaded from the Web site www.camd.ucok.edu . Last year's winner, "Breathe" by David Thummel, is currently on display at the southwest corner of Evans Field on campus. For more information, contact the College of Arts, Media and Design at 974-3770.
by UCO News Bureau UCO's College of Arts, Media and Design is currently accepting donations for the newly-formed Jan Pokorny Steele Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of former faculty member Jan Steele, who died Feb. 28 due to cancer complications. Steele was with the UCO music faculty from 1969 until 2000 and was honored for her continued contributions as professor emeritus of the university's College of Arts, Media and Design. She also served as founder and executive director of the Chopin Society of Mid-America and as a member of the Edmond Arts and Humanities Council. Her many honors include a 2005 Oklahoma Music Teacher's Association Distinguished Teacher Award, a Governor's Arts Award
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Luke Southern, graphic design junior, draws his lamp in front of Broncho Lake March 2.
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. Fridays in the Howell Hall Atrium.
through April 24. The gallery is located on the third floor of the Nigh University Center.
■ At 5:30 p.m. March 9 in the Liberal Arts Bldg. Rm. 225 the Economics Club will present guest speaker Gordon H. Sellon, Jr., vice president and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City. He will discuss "current issues in monetary policy."
■ "Estranged" features recent works in a variety of media by Bob Brothers, Taylor Cleveland, Chris Maupin and Eric Osborn. All artists are either UCO graduates or students. For more information, contact the Office of Galleries and Museums at 974-2432.
The UCO Career Services department will host its annual Spring Career and Internship Fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in the Ballroom of UCO's Nigh University Center. The free-of-charge public event will offer more than 40 local and national organizations to discuss future employment and internship opportunities. Participants should dress professionally and bring several copies of their resume. For more information contact UCO Career Services at 974-3346.
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■ The UCO Donna Nigh Gallery is featuring the exhibit "Impressions of France." The exhibit includes photographs taken during a study tour of France lead by Dr. Bill Hommel, a professor of art at UCO. Students and friends of the university were based in Paris when they completed their works, visiting many of the famous and historical sites there. The exhibit will be on display
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• The UCO Donna Nigh Gallery will host the exhibit "Estranged" in its Fourth Floor Gallery March 10 through April 10. The exhibit will open with a free-ofcharge public reception from 5 until 7 p.m. March 10 in the gallery.
with familiar Broadway tunes as the UCO School of Music presents 'The World Goes `Round: the Songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb," to feature UCO vocalists and the Lee Rucker Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m. March 10 through 12. Kander and Ebb are, best known for their popular Broadway shows "Chicago," "Cabaret," "Kiss of the Spiderwoman," and films "Funny Lady" and "New York, New York." Reservations are recommended for this show. For tickets, call the UCO Jazz Lab at 359-7989.
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Tommie Mitts eyes a runner from behind the plate March 3. Mitts is batting .458 with four home runs and 13 RBI's.
Golf opens with 3rd place finish by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma women's golfers opened their second season in existence at UCO taking a strong third place team finish in the March 4-5 St. Mary's Invitational in San Antonio, Texas, as Ashley Kelley won the individual championship. The Bronchos shaved 16 shots from their first round score in the final round of the two day 36 hole tournament. UCO shot a total of 315 March 5 to finish at 646. Kelley blasted an even par 72 capturing the individual championship to lead the Bronchos to victory in the Lady Rattler Hill Country Classic.
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Kelley transferred to UCO in fall, 2004 from Texas State University in San Marcos, and won her second tournament title in five tries with the Bronchos with her come from behind effort. Kelley was a full five shots behind after an opening round of 80. Kelley was one under par through five holes and gave one stroke back over the strenuous 13 holes to finish off the evenpar effort. Kelley finished off at 152, gracefully winning the medalist honor by a distinct one shot. Amanda Qualls earned the Bronchos a final round 80 as Emily Kirk shot an 81, Claire Sturdivan and Jessica Doherty both shot 82. Host St. Mary won the 10-
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team event at the par 72 Tapatio Springs Resort Golf Course at 630 and Tarleton State was second at 635. Kirk the freshmen from Edmond North sunk a first-ever hole-in-one before the tournament ever started, to ignite UCO in practice on March 3. UCO returns to the green March 21-22 at the Texas A&M Commerce Classic.
The 14-5 University of Central Oklahoma softball team cashed in with three wins and two losses in the UCO Softball Classic, hosted in Mustang, Okla. by the Bronchos finishing second in the six team event to Tarleton State. UCO played a total of six straight games from March 3 through 6. UCO posted an eight game wining streak, but fell after a loss to Tarleton State in the Classic. On March 3, after defeating the Lady Reds, Coach Honea said, "This team has played solid all the way through the line up, you know. The bottom line up can come through too. Other than that, we have a good pitching staff. Pitching puts us over the top right now — they're leading the way." The Bronchos defeated Angelo State, March 4, 7-6, and dropped to Tarleton State in a 0-2 shutout. March 5, UCO triumphed over Oklahoma Panhandle State in a 6 -3 run victory in addition to losing to Oklahoma City University in a 2-5 loss due to "lack of focus" according to Coach Honea. On March 6, The Bronchos once again grazed by the Lady Rambelles with a one run win in a (5-4) decision outing. Earlier last week, UCO defeated Northeastern State University in a doubleheader with scores of (4-1) in game one of the double header, followed by a 2-1 game two win. Lauren Moore was 2-2 with a run scored against the Lady Reds in game two in addition to one run batted in. "We did pretty good," Moore said. "There was a couple of nervous innings, but I have a lot of faith in this team this year. I know that we'll win games," Tommie Mitts was walked twice in game two and was 2-3 with two RBI's in game one against the Lady Reds. "We came up with some big hits when we had to, and our pitching was really well," Mitts said. "We didn't have any errors. So I think we played really well." On March 6, freshman Christal Cleaver made the most of her first-ever start in the field, driving in the game-winning run to lift UCO to a 5-4 triumph over defending NCAA Division
II National Champion Angelo State. Cleaver went 3-for-4 with two RBI's and the biggest hit, a line-drive double to left-center field in the top of the seventh that scored Rachel Smith to snap a 4-4 tie. UCO out-hit the Rambelles 11-3, but the Bronchos stranded 12 runners and ASU hit a pair of timely home runs to leave the outcome in doubt until the end. Cleaver scored the first run of the game, doubling to lead off the second and later scoring on Tommie Mitts' two-out single. ASU came back with a solo homer in the bottom of that frame to tie it, UCO answered with three runs in the third. Cleaver and Lindsay Mitchell had run-scoring singles in that inning with the Bronchos adding another run on an error to take a 41 lead. March 5, Rachel Smith and the Bronchos had a late bloomer that carried UCO to a 6-3 victory over Rachel Smith Oklahoma Panhandle as the helped the Bronchos split two games. Bronchos come UCO overcame a 3-0 from behind with deficit with a six-run streak her sixth inning in the fifth inning to overtwo-run double. come the Lady Aggies. UCO then dropped a 5-2 decision to NAIA's No. 3-ranked Oklahoma City University. Four UCO errors led to all three Panhandle State runs in the first game, with the Lady Aggies scoring twice in the third and once in the top of the fifth to take a 3-0 lead. OCU broke the deadlock with an unearned run in the sixth, and then added two insurance runs in the seventh for the 5-2 UCO loss. UCO is now 4-0 in the Lone Star Conference North Division. The University of Central Oklahoma return's to league play March 8 when it goes to Wichita Falls, Texas to take on Midwestern State in a doubleheader.
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A committee will choose the outstanding mentor from those nominated by UCO students. That mentor will receive a $500.00 award. The student nominating the mentor who is chosen will receive a $50.00 cash award. The student's check will be mailed from the UCO Foundation office by June 15. This award made possible through the generosity of Phi Eta Sigma, Dr. Robert Epstein, UCO AMBUCS Club and the UCO Foundation. The Outstanding Mentor for 2005 will be announced at the fall general faculty meeting.
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UCO tennis stumbles in Cameron Super 6 Classic by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma men's tennis team traveled to Lawton, Okla., defeating Rockhurst, but lost three matches over the weekend. Their record is now 4-5. UCO participated in opening day of the Cameron Super 6 Classic, March 4 and 5 with a lone win to Rockhurst in a 5-3 decision. UCO swatted Rockhurst with Javier Easton, who teamed with Justin Constant earning an 8-6 win at No.3 doubles as the Bronchos took a 2-1 lead into the singles competition. UCO picked up the pace in a match-deciding fifth match win as Easton defeated
Rockhursts' Josh Kopmeyer, 6-4, 6-2. Jonas Askeland, Mark Johnson and Easton all defeated their opponents as David Richardson and Christian Haugen fell in the singles match to Rockhurst. In the doubles, Haugen and Richardson returned to defeat Rockhurst in a 9-8 doubles match. Johnson and Askeland lost in the doubles with an 8-6 conclusion loss to Rockhurst. Easton and Constant returned the favor, handing Rockhurst the same 8-6 loss to close the doubles for a UCO lone weekend win. Haugen and Richardson teamed for UCO's only points in Friday's afternoon loss,
earning an 8-3 victory to Southwest Baptist in the No. 2 doubles. UCO had two singles players pull out due to injury in a falling 5-1 loss to Southwest Baptist. Tomas Hladil and Mark Johnson of UCO were both injured and forced to sit out for the remainder. UCO returned to Lawton March 5 to battle Lone Star Conference rivals Cameron and Midwestern. UCO fell to Cameron 3-5 in addition to a scoreless 5-0 loss to Midwestern. The University of Central Oklahoma had no legs to stand on after losing two three-set singles matches in the Cameron dual.
UCO never got into full swing falling to Midwestern 5-0. UCO lost all three doubles matches and the first two singles that were completed against MWSU. UCO returns to action 2 p.m. March, 7, hosting Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at the Broncho Courts for their first home court appearance of the season.
Harry Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com.
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Bronchos fall to tenth by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer Coach Terry Evans, Sam Belt, Laura Hamilton and Meghan Craig brought top merits home to Hamilton Field House in the Lone Star Conference's awards release on Monday. In addition, Deshone Henderson, Jason Greene and Joe Kennerly were named on the All-LSC North division team.
by Gavin D. Elliott Sports Editor Four University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos claimed Lone Star conference honors and recognition Monday. Coach Terry Evans earned Coach of the Year with his freshman shooting sensation Sam Belt bringing home Freshman of the Year to Hamilton Field House. Laura Hamilton, the Bronchos' top-scorer on the season, pulled in first-team honors in the All-Lone Star
Conference Women's Basketball Team, with her teammate, Meghan Craig claiming Newcomer of the Year. Evans orchestrated the Bronchos' first North Division championship since the 199798 season. Evans is 51-34 in his third year as head coach at UCO. Belt, a redshirt freshman from Broken Arrow, scorched the bottom of the net this season with sizzling three-pointers with clutch timing. Belt was joined on the All-LSC North
Division first team unit by teammate Deshone Henderson for his second straight season. Hamilton, who was a firstteam All-LSC North pick in the 2002-03 season, averaged a team-high 14.7 points a game, leading the Bronchos' charge to a 17-10 season, their best finish since 1992-93. Craig, a transfer from Oklahoma State, earned second-team All-LSC North honors alongside her Newcomer of the year recognition. She averaged 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2
blocked shots a game. She tallied 51 three-pointers and shot 79.5 percent from the freethrow line. Juniors Jason Greene and Joe Kennerly were both honorable mention selections with Greene averaging eight points, 3.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds. Kennerly chalked up 11.4 points and 5.1 rebounds a game, in addition to shooting 51.7 percent from the field.
Gavin D. Elliott can be reached at gelliott@thevistaonline.com .
The Lone Star North Division champion Bronchos earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championships Sunday night. They will travel to Commerce, Texas March 12 for the South Central Regional.
The University of Central Oklahoma fell from sixth to 10th place in the final NCAA Division II wrestling poll that was released March 2, by the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association. UCO once again received a lower ranking than usual. This was the lowest ever Division II rating for . the Bronchos, receiving 91 points as top seed Augustana (S.D.) earned 159 total points. UCO finished third in the Midwest Regional last week and will send six individuals to the 2005 NCAA Division H Wrestling Championships March 11-12 in Omaha, Neb. UCO has three ranked individuals — 285 Josh LeadingFox (third), 197 Kevin Lochner (fifth) and 133 Jared Henning (seventh). Kyle Evans (141), Shea Timothy (149) and Cort Petersen (165) round out the Broncho qualifiers. North Regional champion Augustana S.D. maintained
the No. 1 ranking, receiving seven first-place votes and finishing with 159 points. Defending national champion Nebraska-Omaha had the remaining first-place vote and was second with 153 points. West Regional champion Nebraska-Kearney stayed third in the poll, while Minnesota State-Mankato was fourth and East Regional winner Pittsburgh-Johnstown Pa. fifth. Rounding out the top 10 was Midwest Regional champion Ashland (Ohio), Mercyhurst (Pa.), Adams State (Colo.), Findlay (Ohio) and UCO. North CarolinaPembroke made the biggest jump, coming in 12th after being unranked in the last poll. LeadingFox is the highest ranked wrestler for UCO seated at third in the Heavy weight division.
Harry Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com.
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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.
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PART TIME JOBS Senior Services of Oklahoma is looking for students to fill PT positions. Several 9am- 1 pm shifts and 1:305:30pm 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.
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 Café needs servers and kitchen help. Please apply in person 2-4pm at 900 W Memorial Rd or call 752-6073.
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l 3B E. Ayers • Edmond, OK 73034 Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholarship ATTENTION: Juniors and Seniors Ten $1,000 scholarships Criteria 1.) Junior or Senior in fall of 2005 2.) Maintained a 3.00 GPA 3.) Graduated from an Oklahoma high school or home-schooled in Oklahoma
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Scholarship applications are available in the UCO Foundation office, Evans Hall 102 Deadline is March 22, 2005
Attention Students: The Pugh Family Pioneer Award Five $500.00 Scholarships The following departments will each select a recipient: History, Geography, Sociology Music and Elementary Education Must be a sophomore or junior in fall of 2005 Applications available in the Foundation Office, Evans Hall 102 And in each of the above departments Deadline is April 4, 2005
Applications for the Presidential Partners Kirkpatrick Leadership Awards and Rothbaum Achievement Awards are now available in the Foundation Office (Evans Hall, Room 102) or any UCO college dean's office.
Monday-Sunday 7:00-10:30 a.m.
Applications for both the Kirkpatrick Awards and the Rothbaum Awards should be submitted to the UCO Foundation Office located in Evans Hall, Room 102 by March 21, 2005.
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