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March 8, 2007

Murdaugh Hall adds to UCO history

by Aaron Wright Staff Writer In January 1937, Murdaugh Hall was opened to the female students at UCO. The plaque inside the staircase to the old front entrance says the building was a Works Progress Administration project.

Thatcher Hall was opened the same year for the male students on campus. Total cost for both buildings was $580,000.

The building was named for former UCO President Dr. Edmond D. Murdaugh.

He served as president of then Central State Teacher's College from 1845-1901.

"The new dormitories at Central State Teacher's College are superior in design and equipment, more comfortable in accommodations and more serviceable for student use than any others in the Southwest," said Guy Reid, an architect in the firm planned the construction of Murdaugh Hall and Thatcher hall to a Vista reporter in 1937.

The main cafeteria used to be housed in the basement in Murdaugh before it was closed for the removal of asbestos, said David Stapleton, director of architectural and engineering services at UCO. For $21.50, the women of the university could live in a room on campus with furnishings including two beds, two study desks and chairs, two chests of

drawers and mirrors, two book shelves hanging on the wall, one sink, one medicine cabinet and one radiator, according to a 1937 issue of The Vista.

When the cafeteria first opened, the evening meal was used as a social opportunity.

Students would take turns acting as hosts or hostesses for their tables each evening.

The same reporter wrote, "This is expected to be an interesting and novel method of developing social poise."

Students were served by a uniformed wait staff of 14.

Josh Overocker, director of housing, said they are looking into renovating the basement space. He said more than 10,000 sq. feet are not being used. One section of the basement is currently in use as a laundry room and lounge area.

"It's affectionately referred to as the 'silver bullet area'," said Overocker.

The walls are painted silver.

Currently, the basement is only used during October for the haunted house Student Programming Board schedules.

Being the oldest operating dorm at UCO, Murdaugh has gone through several changes. Although it was originally built as a female dormitory, it has been used as a coed living space. It is also currently the male dormitory and has been since East Hall was torn down.

When it was used to house coed students, the building

by Vista photographer Alex Gambill

Murdaugh Hall turned 70 years old this past January. The building was named after former president Dr. Edmond D. Murdaugh. was split in half. Because of this, there are no urinals in the bathroom on the west side of Murdaugh Hall. Damage from doors that used to divide each middle hallway between the men's side and the women's side can still be seen in the walls.

The old fire escapes have also been removed, explaining the doors leading to nowhere from each floor facing the patio.

They did not meet fire code regulations since the exits were from the bathroom area. The two staircase columns on the north side of the building were added later to accommodate the code.

Recent renovations were completed in the summer of 2006. The showers in the bath-

UCO and the Hornets team-up for Alumni Night

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Alumni Night, hosted by the UCO Alumni Association, will be March 13 at the Hornets game.

by Lyndsay Gillum Staff Writer Alumni Night, hosted by the UCO Alumni Association, will be March 13 at the upcoming Hornets game against the New Jersey Nets.

Extra features during the game will include a performance from the UCO Color Guard, where they will present the flags during the opening ceremony and "Fan of the Game," where one lucky UCO fan will get to be the master of ceremonies. Either Hugo the Hornets' mascot or a Honeybee, Hornets' dance team, will give a special greeting to the UCO fans.

"As supposed to just attending a Hornet's game, our alum-

ni and friends will get to sit in a `UCO section' and just enjoy several little UCO tidbits throughout the evening," said Juliane Morgan, special events coordinator for the Office of Alumni Relations.

The Alumni Association has opened this night up to also include the student body, faculty and staff. The UCO seating section for ticket holders is located in the upper level of the center section of the Ford Center, Morgan said.

"The Alumni Association serves as the voice for alumni," Morgan said. "We want to relay all of the great things going on around campus and we want to provide opportunities for our alumni to come back to

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campus or the Hornet's game to get together as a group."

Established in 1902, the UCO Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes the general welfare of the university through the support of its members.

"We want our alumni to feel they can come to us if they have a concerns, comments or questions, we want to serve as that contact for them," Morgan said. "We're pretty successful at that; we have on a regular basis alumni calling us and even if it doesn't necessarily pertain to this office, we can pass that along for them."

Tickets for the Hornets' game are limited and available for $25 for alumni and $15 for students.

If individuals want their tickets mailed, they must have them ordered by March 9. Tickets will be available until March 13 for those wanting to pick them up.

To order tickets or for more information, call 974-2421 or stop by the Office of Alumni Relations. Participants are encouraged to wear the UCO colors: bronze and blue.

"This is the perfect opportunity for alumni and their families to enjoy an evening out," Morgan said. "We are here to let alumni know we're their voice and are here for them."

Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at Igillum@thevistaonline.com.

rooms were re-tiled and the lounge area was remodeled.

"We're in the process of a master plan process," said Overocker. He said future plans for housing are being decided right now. The challenge is in deciding whether to build new building or revamp old ones, Overocker said.

"You have to weight those values. Does this building add historical significance?" said Overocker.

The director of housing said aspects of Murdaugh Hall, such as the floors and the crown molding, are not affordable in this day-in-age to put in new housing options.

"This makes me sound a

little bit dorky, but I love the hardwood floors in the lobby," said Kyle Thompson, senior residence assistant of Murdaugh Hall. "It's not too modern, but it's not to old-timey."

Thompson has been a resident of the dormitory since August 2004. He said since he has been a resident, a plasma screen television has been given to the dormitory as well as the lobby being repainted, the pool tables refinished and wireless Internet installed.

"They're taking baby steps to make it better," he said.

Overocker said Murdaugh Hall and West Hall provide more traditional college living for students.

One resident chose to live in Murdaugh Hall for that very reason.

"I wanted to get the college experience at least one time in my life," said Yancy Scott, information systems and operation management analysis junior.

In a Dedication Service program for Murdaugh Hall from May 23, 1937, a dedication statement read, "To the cause of education in its solemn responsibility of helping youth to know life, to discover their own resources and in challenging them to meet the needs of human society in their day, We dedicate this house."

Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com .

Time capsule needing items

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Student organizations are currently bringing items for the UCO time capsule.

by Aaron Wright Staff Writer Student organizations have until Friday at 5 p.m. to bring items for the UCO time capsule to the University of Central Oklahoma Student Association office in NUC Rm. 148.

Organizations should bring items representing their organization, said Michael Goodman, student body president. He suggested pictures, T-shirts or mugs. Each organization can bring either one item or several fitting within the large size of a Zip-lock bag.

"Really it is up to the organization. We really want people to be creative, but simple," said Goodman.

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and a plaque will be created to represent the time capsule.

According to Goodman, it will be placed on the lawn next to Evans Hall facing Plunkett Park.

An unveiling ceremony is set for April 20 at 1 p.m. Malory Craft, chairperson of the Time Capsule Committee said faculty, staff, alumni, the Edmond community, students, history classes and general fans of UCO will be invited to attend.

The items will not be buried at the monument. They will be stored in a back-cage in the UCO Archives for 50 years. A book with pictures of all the items will be placed in the UCO ' Archives as well, Goodman said.

"So much on campus changes so often it is better for us to keep it someplace that would keep

record of it," said Goodman.

He also noted that it was safer.

Malory Craft, chairperson of the Time Capsule Committee, said the liability was higher to have the time capsule buried.

The time capsule was a part of Goodman's campaign and platform last spring. The Time Capsule Committee is made up of members of both the House and Senate of UCOSA. The committee has been meeting since January of this year.

"Fifty years from now, our campus will see where we've been. It's important to have it now to shape where we're going," said Craft.

Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com.

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Captain America's death, a foreshadowing?

Opinion 1 Steve Rogers, a.k.a Captain America has always been a prominent American comic book icon. He's been through quite a bit, from battling the Nazis during World War II to being frozen for nearly half a century only to wake up and fight more evil bad guys. But unfortunately, his reign as the supreme American soldier has come to an end.

The latest comic book issue of Captain America shows him being struck in the shoulder, chest and stomach by a sniper's bullet and then later dying from injuries. As a follow-up to the Civil War series, much controversy in the world of comic books and fandom has caused disputes between fans.

Marvel's Civil War created a chaotic and declining world with the beginning of the Superhuman Registration Act, a law that required all who possess superhuman ability to register with the federal government. The series has generated many spin-off story arcs, creating many strug-

gles between allies and foes.

Iron Man became unsympathetic due to his support of the act, Spider-Man revealed his identity to the world, and popular Marvel villains like Venom and Bullseye chose sides that didn't necessarily reflect their qualities.

In other words, this is the true comic book soap opera.

However, the death of Captain America changes quite a bit in the continuity for the comic book world.

Just as Superman represents the truth and justice of the American way for DC Comics, Captain America does the same for Marvel.

When DC decided to kill off Superman, everyone knew he wouldn't stay dead.

More than likely, Captain America won't either.

The first thing that comes before anything in the entertainment industry is money.

Artists and writers may have the passion to create extraordinary characters and dynamic worlds, but it's still a job. When any comic company kills off one of its most beloved characters, higher sales are expected.

Afterwards, the company will form a different continuity to bring that character back to life so that

which would chronicle Carter, as it turned out, the fallout of Marvel's lat- only shot him because est huge event, Civil War. she had been hypnotized.

As of this writing I Cap, known now by his civilian ID as Steve Rog- haven't read the issue. ers after surrendering to Heck, I hadn't even made Iron Man at the end of Civ- it to the comic book shop il War, stood trial for yet. I found out from his "crimes" Yahoo! News. Wikipeagainst dia and links to MSNAmer- BC, Fox News and CNN ica. filled me in on the details.

As It's quite a shock to see this kind of reaction to the "death" of a comic book character. I'm too young to remember Superman's death, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but major characters in comics die all the time. It's not like it's a permanent thing anyway. Assuming that Marvel isn't trying to score some cheap publicity by scaring everyone and putting Cap he in a coma in the next issue. was If Cap is dead, he'll be being back within 6-18 months.

Why? Because he's led out of the court- Captain Freakin' Amerhouse, a sniper ica. He's an A-list comic bullet caught him in the book character. No one in shoulder, causing a panic. comics stays dead for long Opinion 2 Amid the confusion, Sha- (except for Uncle Ben. As I'm writing this, it's ron Carter, Cap's some- Sorry Spidey...), and Wednesday, which means times girlfriend, came top list characters come comic books come out. up and shot him in the back quicker than others.

The media frenzy is just a Today is the release of stomach. Cap appeared Captain America #25, to die of his wounds and way for Marvel to get some every fan reaps from the benefits. Cap's death is only temporary, because everybody knows you can't kill the spirit of America.

quick publicity. He's probably not dead. I'm almost willing to bet money that he'll be alive in the next issue, languishing in a coma, or he'll pop up in a couple of months in New Avengers as Ronin, completely fine.

It's silly. People are getting bent out of shape because some comic book character may or may not be dead. I can bet there's going to be people on both sides of the political spectrum blaming Cap's "death" on the other side.

I've got an idea. Let's leave him alone. Marvel's already taken a dump on poor Steve Rogers, what with the lame ending to Civil War. Give the guy a break. I mean, he punched Hitler in the face, got frozen in a block of ice for 40 years and spent most of the time after that fighting space aliens and super villains. Let's give him a rest.

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Dancers participate in festival BACCHUS promotes safety

by Aaron Wright Staff Writer

"This is one of the highest honors in higher education for dance programs,"

BACCHUS, a UCO student organization concerned with student's health and safety -Jamie Jacobson, director of the UCO Dance Program while using alcohol, will sponsor Safe Spring Break during the week of March 12-16.

"It's a national week of safety," said Michael Williams, president of BACCHUS. He said it has been done for the past several years on campus.

"This year we're trying to make it bigger than it's been in the past," said Williams.

Date rape, drunk driving and sexually transmitted diseases will be the three issues BACCHUS will focus on during the week.

On Monday at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., students can receive date rape prevention information from the NUC food court.

At 11:50 a.m. the same day, a mock drunk driving arrest will occur near Broncho Lake and will allow the audience to see what happens when police pull over someone who has Photo Services

Members of the UCO dance program recently participated in the American College Dance Festival.

by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer Students in UCO's Dance Program participated in the American College Dance Festival at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 21-24. Dance quartet "Echoes" was one of eight acts selected from 32 across the region to perform at the Gala Concert on the final night.

The festival alternates between regional and national festivals each year. It brought ,together" - universities. in the , ,rqgion to- share their work ; and _ provided all-day classes for 'the dancers at their facilities.

"This is one of the highest honors in higher education for dance programs," said Jamie Jacobson, director of the UCO Dance Program and regional representative for the ACDF. "The quartet `Echoes' ...is mesmerizing and beautifully performed."

The quartet, choreographed

by UCO graduate Michelle Dexter, includes dance majors Kelli Clark, Erica Hatchell, Haruko Tomii and Holly Walk.

"I am so proud to see Michelle blossom into a wonderful choreographer, teacher and artist and we are most excited to have her back teaching at UCO," Jacobson said.

Her 20th year at UCO,

Jacobson has been attending the for the dancers' success, event for 15 years. She over- and the program at large. saw the membership meeting "She creates a very warm at the festival and made sure and open environment that the guidelines were followed. is so necessary for artistic "UCO is very fortunate to be growth. She also has high recognized in the gala almost expectations of the dancevery year," Dexter said. She ers and they would never said the gala is an anonymous let her down," Dexter said. festival, so the recognition The UCO Kaleidoscope is based on the strength of Dance concert is 7 p.m. March the dancers, choreographers 15, 16 and 17 in Mitchell Hall and the department, rather Theater. The performance than where they came from. will feature "Precision Ball For the past six years, UCO Passing," made possible by the dancers have been selected National Endowment for the to. perform at the- evening Arts American Masterpiece gala, and for the past three Dance Initiative, administered years, both student and fac- by the New England Foundation ulty works have been selected. for the Arts with Dance/USA. The UCO Dance Program The UCO Dance Program has also been selected for received a grant of $10,000 to the National ACDFA in 2002 bring Charles Moulton to UCO, and 2004, with performanc- and they will be partnering es at the Kennedy Center in with Wichita State University.

Washington D.C. Several parJacobson's new work "Two ticipating UCO performers are by Two" will be performed now dancing professionally. by UCO faculty celebrat"I feel like the well-round- ing her 20 years of dance at edness of the dancers is what UCO, and in celebration of makes UCO so successful the faculty who helped build every year at ACDF," Dexter the UCO Dance Program. said. "There is a texture and The Kaleidoscope Dancers presence about the UCO danc- will tour with various schools ers that is hard to teach and during March, and will pereven harder to portray. It was a form "Precision Ball Passing" very touching experience to see again at Wichita State the intricacies of the work so University on April 13 and 14. present through those dancers."

Dexter also cred- Nathan Winfrey can be reached at its Jacobson's leadership nwinfrey@thevistaonline,com.

been driving after drinking.

"It will be a very short demonstration," said Williams. He hopes students on their way to noon classes or lunch will stop to watch.

At 9 p.m. Monday OU Health Sciences Center police will present Girls Fight Back, an informative session about date rape in the NUC Ballroom A. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, information will be provided to students at an alcohol awareness booth in the NUC food court. A drunk driving simulation will also take place that afternoon from noon to 2 p.m. at Broncho Lake. Students can get the experience of driving drunk in gold carts with Fatal Vison goggles within a hay bale course.

A sexually transmitted disease prevention booth in the NUC food court will have formation for students at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. BACCHUS will i have an open meeting at 2 p.m: in the University Suites lobby.;;,,5ex in the Dark will be he,k1j Aat evening in NUC Ballroom A. This question and

answer session will address issues such as sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy.

Williams said the Greek house that brings the highest percentage of their chapter will receive free Red Hawk tickets for their membership. He said they want to get Greek houses involved, especially since BACCHUS is a national philanthropy for Sigma Tau Gamma.

Mocktails and food will be served Thursday evening at 9 p.m. in the Commons Clubhouse.

During 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, about 200 students can grab a goodie bag at Broncho Lake. The bag contains useful items for Spring Break such as sunscreen, chapstick, bug repelant and condoms.

Free pizza coupons from Domino's Pizza will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis to students during Girls Fight Back and Sex in the Dark. They will also be given to students who volunteer in the drunk driving simulation.

Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com.

UNAUSA goes to New York general, outlined Moon's objec- focusing on dealing with the tive to work towards a new and United States who is the largbetter United Nations despite est financial supporter of the Eight members of the all the criticism that he has UN and also hosts the headUnited Nations United States of faced in the media. The three quarters. Moon has perhaps America StudentAlliance Group main topics discussed in the the toughest job in the world." at UCO zoomed into New York conference were; Challenges According to Obeid, UCO over the weekend to attend the and Opportunities for the New had the largest student represenMembers' Day conference at the Secretary General, The Human tation at the conference besides United Nations Headquarters on Rights Council; A Performance the New England region and March 3. The UCO students Review, and UN Peacemaking, were very actively participating had the opportunity to interact Peacekeeping, and Peace- in the discussions. "We were with key officers, discuss glob- building: Three Pillars of the only university participatal issues and policy making. World Peace and Security. ing from Oklahoma. The event "It was a really informa"We are facing new reforms benefited greatly in terms of tive and educational trip," with the new Secretary General networking also. We were able said Victoria Ola Adigun. Ban Ki Moon," said Obeid. "We to discuss with the ambassa"We learnt how we as human had the chance to hear what dors on a one on one basis. beings, especially the youths, Montas had to say on this and to Our group was very dedicatcan make a difference in peace debate in the discussion panels." ed and presented themselves building and peace making in Moon has been in office only well in terms of appearance the world, in terms of human for six weeks approximately and and knowledge. It was a sigrights and economic stance." has committed to improve differ- nificant to be able to represent The objective of the UNA- ent kinds of leadership, accord- UCO at such a level," he added.

USA chapter at UCO is to make ing to Obeid. Moon's adminisThe trip changed the perpeople aware of global issues, tration has agreed to continue spective on worldview for the to motivate students to work UN's commitment to alleviat- UCO students. "It made globtogether and help on a domes- ing poverty, improving educa- al issues and world problems tic and international level. tion and human rights situation. a lot more personal and real.

All eight students are active Moon has garnered great There are many different groups leaders on campus and the trip, support among the UNAUSA within the UN working towards they stated, helped give them a students as Jonathan Nazari, solving it and often times, the different perspective on global president of UCO International problems don't get solved but leadership. "Our main purpose Student Council and mem- sometimes they do and you was to promote leadership and ber of the UN Student don't hear about it," said Nazari. to celebrate with other mem- Alliance Group, said.

"We are really thankful for bers what we were doing," said "We talked about how Moon the support we received from Kaoutar Dafir, vice president is going to deal with new and the vice president of Student of UNAUSASAG (UCO). emerging world problems. The Affairs. They funded 70 percent "And we had fun doing it." UN set certain Millennium of our costs and we couldn't The conference helped Development Goals to be have been able to make the UCO students understand the reached by 2015," added Nazari. trip without that," added Obeid. importance of being involved "Annan defined the secretary in global issues. According to general position as the leader Aladdin Obeid, president of the of all nations to help solve all Abha Eli Phoboo can be reached organization, Michele Montas, the world's problems. Moon is at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com . spokesperson to the secretary

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"STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TRANSCRIPT @UCO" The Department of Student Life is offering a way for you to get official recognition of the skills you have gained during your college career with the new STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TRANSCRIPT.

If you have participated in a student organization while enrolled at UCO, or served on a campus or community committee, you can receive a document verifying the Interpersonal ... Leadership ... Communication ... and other skills obtained through your experience.

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ODDS & ENDS FARGO, N.D. U.S. troops in Iraq may soon be getting a deerly beloved taste of home.

A Veterans of Foreign Wars post here is sending venison jerky donated by hunters.

Mark Wagemann, commander of VFW Post No. 762, said he got the idea for "Jerky Worth Fighting For" from a magazine article.

The article told of a couple who made venison jerky and shipped it to their son who was serving in Iraq.

"I thought we could do the same thing for troops from North Dakota and Minnesota who are in Iraq," Wagemann said.

With hunters able to draw more than one deer tag, Wagemann figured many hunters would be willing to donate one or more of their deer to the project.

"I thought we could do this on a larger scale," Wagemann says. "Nobody eats four deer a year, so I figured there would be plenty available."

More than 1,000 pounds of jerky and venison sticks have been shipped to more than 40 soldiers from North Dakota and Minnesota, and new addresses arrive every week.

"I was hoping we'd get 30 deer donated when we started this project," Wagemann says. "It's been successful beyond my wildest dreams."

LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP)

Good-quality snow makes some people want to make a snowman or go sledding.

For one 33-year-old man, the fine powder seemed like a reasonable excuse to run naked through it.

The man was cited for disorderly conduct Sunday after a neighbor at the Woodland Park Apartment complex reported him cavorting nude. He was "running back and forth jumping up and down wearing no clothes," the police report quoted the witness as saying.

The neighbor was with her two children and a friend's child, all of whom saw the bare display. "It was dis

gusting," the oldest child reportedly told police.

Police located the man in the apartment complex.

Through an interpreter, the snow lover said he was excited about the weather and wanted to run naked in it.

He told authorities he didn't realize the woman and children were watching. The man was charged with disorderly conduct.

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP)

The discovery of a tooth from a Confederate soldier killed at Gettysburg will lead to a proper memorial service for the sol dier _ 144 years after he fell on the field of battle.

Karin Bohleke of the Adams County Historical Society said she was going through bdxes donAd by a local family a few months ago when she found a small pouch with red embroidery.

"I thought maybe there'd be a pretty piece of jewelry," she said. "Instead ... I found a tooth."

Accompanying the upper right lateral incisor was a note on yellowing paper.

Paralympic program has home at UCO

by Lyndsay Gillum Staff Writer The new Paralympic program designed to support physically disabled veterans has helped the partnership between UCO and the United States Olympic Committee expand.

Acairding to the USOC website, the U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympic Division was formed in 2001 to increase support for Paralympic sport in the USA. The USOC is also initiating the Veterans Paralympic Performance Program [VP3] to support Paralympic-eligible veterans who choose to pursue national and international competition in Paralympic sports.

The USOC is offering athletes the opportunity to train as fulltime resident athletes at six Olympic and Paralympic Training Sites throughout the United SAs, including UCO. The supports talented, committed, severely injured veterans in their effort to represent the United States at a Paralympic Games. Through VP3, these veteran-athletes demonstrate to themselves and others the will and abilities that inspire others with physical disabilities and the general population as well, according to USOC's website.

In December 2005, UCO was named a USOC Paralympic Training Site and the official training site for the U.S. Men's National Sitting VolleyballTeam, which will compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, said Katrina Shaklee,

assistant director of Disabled Sports and Events at UCO. The Men's Sitting Volleyball team trains here each month, through an agreement with USA Volleyball and the U.S. Paralympics, Shaklee said. UCO has also hosted training camps in the sports of archery, ambulatory field and powerlifting.

"In 2007, we will host training camps in those mentioned above and will also host the women's sitting volleyball team, shooting, table tennis, rowing and possibly judo," she said.

"This is a great opportunity for UCO to support our American soldiers returning from the global war on terrorism," Shaklee said. "It gives them the opportunity to continue to live their lives to the fullest."

In a recent press release, UCO Executive Vice President Steve Kreidler said, "We are proud of our partnership with the USOC and the role we play in providing physically disabled persons with the opportunity to compete on the Olympic level."

"The USOC's commitment to expand Paralympic activity with this program will help ensure that veterans and others with physical disabilities have that opportunity," he said.

Applications for the program are available at www.usparalympics.org . Qualified athletes will begin training by June 1, 2007.

"These soldiers, along with other resident athletes, are beginning to enroll at UCO and attend school," Shaklee said. "They are going to be a part of the student population."

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Former U.S. Army Corporal James Stuck, who lost his lower right leg when his military vehicle was bombed in Iraq in December 2005, is a member of the UCO-based U.S. Men's National Sitting Volleyball team, shown here during a recent practice.

Shaklee said that if students want to learn more about the programs, they can attend training camps and can volunteer at various events, such as the Endeavor Gaines for Athletes with Physical

"I'm absolutely overwhelmed with the numbers. I thought if I could just come in second, I would be doing well."

Wayne Motts, the society's executive director, began a search that led to plans to give the soldier the kind of proper memorial service he never had.

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by Vista photographer Alex Gambill Gettysburg in 1863 and was buried where he fell. From left Kristen Holland, Debbie and Meaghan Hoose campaign for Mark Hoose for city council in Edmond March 6 on 15th and Bryant.

by Andrew Knittle Staff Writer In a contest where two out of three participants involved move on to the next round of elections, UCO student and small business owner Aaron Knight found himself the odd man out as Edmond residents went to the polls March 6.

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"This tooth was taken out of a head lying in Roses Woods (Gettysburg battlefield) one year after the battle, at the head of a grave marked Lt. W.L. Daniel, Co. I, 2nd S.C.V.," read the note, signed by 1st Lt. W.T. King, Company G, 209th Pennsylvania.

The historical society in Saluda County, S.C., directed Motts to John Owen Clark, of Johnston, S.C., who told him that he had his greatgreat-uncle's tooth. In July, Motts plans to hand-deliver the tooth. It is to be buried in a box of wood taken from the part of the battlefield where Daniel died.

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Commission Chairman LeRoy Cartwright for the chance to represent Ward 1 in the Edmond City Council.

Although he didn't advance to the April 3 general elections, Knight said he wasn't disappointed with the results.

"I spent zero dollars on campaigning and I was still able to get about 10 percent of the vote," Knight said. "I did get my ideas out there."

Page is the early frontrunner in the Ward 1 race, pulling in 49.3 percent of the vote in Tuesday's primary elections. Cartwright finished a close second with 40.8 percent of the vote.

Issues Knight said were part of his platform includ-

ed lower sales taxes, higher-quality rental houses and apartments, and lower rates for existing rental properties.

As for anotherrun at political office, Knight said he couldn't say one way or the other.

"You never know with me; I'm bound to do anything," Knight said.

Edmond residents also voted in the mayoral and Ward 2 primaries Tuesday, with Dan O'Neil and Elizabeth Waner, respectively, taking early leads.

In the race to become Edmond's next mayor, O'Neil, co-founder of the powerful Edmond Neighborhood Alliance, is the early favorite after grabbing 47.4 per-

cent of the vote. Former state rep Wayne Pettigrew finished second with 26.7 percent of the voting, barely edging out attorney Dyke Hoppe by 1.1 percent.

"I'm absolutely overwhelmed with the numbers.

I thought if I could just come in second, I would be doing well," O'Neil said. "My message struck a chord clear across town. In the Ward 2 primary, Waner came in first, garnering 51.6 of the vote. Attorney Mark Hoose finished second with 31.3 percent, while businessman Robert Baxter finished last with 17 percent.

The Oklahoma County Election Board said the official results would not be certified until March 9, but that 100 percent of the ballots cast in Edmond had been counted as of March 7.

The top two finishers in each of the three municipal races in Edmond will face off in the upcoming April 3 general election.

Andrew Knittle can be reached at aknittle@thevistaonline.com.

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Members of Machine Head are currently on tour in North America.

by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer Machine Head lead guitarist Phil Demmel took time for a phone interview while on the road to their Feb. 27 show at Chico, California's The Senator Theatre. The bands began Sacrament Tour 2007 with Lamb of God, Trivium and Gojira in Salt Lake City earlier this month, and will stop at Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom March 9 before heading off to finish their tour in Cincinnati in April.

The thrash metal icon was eager to talk about Dimebag Darrell, carpentry and Captain Morgan.

"I've seen a guy with a broken leg in the pit before and people still kind of moshing around him," he said, recounting one of his craziest experiences as a rock star.

Demmel started playing music 26 years ago, picking out bits of Black Sabbath songs on his guitar in seventh grade.

Since then, he's provided lead guitar for various metal bands before joining Oakland-based Machine Head in April 2003.

Since then he's strummed aggressive, bone-crunching riffs in his trademark gig shirt.

"It's just a collared shirt with the sleeves ripped off. I wear it every night," Demmel

said. "I'm not a blazing shredder, but I do think I do a memorable lead, though."

These days, Demmel uses Peavey amps, Marshall cabinets and Jackson guitars.

Before each show, the foursome gather to exchange pregig speeches, stretch their muscles and down cocktails.

Demmel said he usually has a rum and Coke, Captain Morgan being his favorite.

He cites Randy Rhoades, a former guitarist for Ozzie Osbourne who died in a plane crash at the age of 25, as a major influence. But it's murdered Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell whom he reveres most.

"I think he was like the ultimate rock star type.

Dime was a legend," he said.

Demmel said if it weren't for his music career, he'd be at home working as a carpenter.

"I work with doors, frames and hardware and stuff.

I'm a door guy," he said.

Right now Machine Head is as far ahead as he's looking, and he's satisfied with their success, and his friends from back home are supportive.

"They're pretty excited about it. I had people from high school that went to the last show in L.A. and it was cool to see them come out. They were excited for me. They were rooting for me," Demmel said. "We're grateful of what we've achieved.

Everything else is gravy."

He encourages fans and new listeners to pick up their sixth studio album, "The Blackening," which hits record stores March 27 through Roadrunner Records. Demmel promises longer songs and epic metal.

"Go pick it up," he said.

Tickets are $30 in advance, $34 day of, and are available at www.cainsballroom. corn. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Nathan Winfrey can be reached at nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com .

CAMPUS BRIEFS Dancers to debut spring concert

Fundraising for 'Heart Walk'

The UCO Kaleidoscope Dancers will present their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. March 13 through 17 in Mitchell Hall Theater. For ticket information, call the UCO box office at 974-3375.

As part of WOMEN Week, the students organization WOMEN will be raising money for the National Heart Association's Heart Walk all day March 9 in the Nigh University Center.

The Heart Walk will begin at 9 a.m. April 28 in Bricktown.

Jazz Lab features free concert The UCO Jazz Lab will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a free concert by the Jazz Ambassadors, the U.S. Army'spremieretouringjazz orchestra, at 8 p.m. March 8.

The Jazz Lab is located at Fifth and Littler in Edmond.

`Alumni Night' with the Hornets The UCO Alumni Association will host an alumni night at the upcoming Hornets basketball game against the New Jersey Nets on March 13.

Tickets are limited and can be purchased for $25 each through March 9 in the UCO Office of Alumni Relations.

To order tickets or for more information, call 974-2421.

The UCO Christian Outreach Center has started a `CoffeeHouse night' at the Daysprings Church of Christ building on the first Tuesday of every month. The event, beginning last month, is scheduled for March 6 and is called Searchlight Soul @ the CoffeeHouse. Brian Gilliland, former UCO student now attending OCCC, will be performing this Tuesday.

"We want to give UCO students a place to hang-

Cirque de Soleil tickets available The UCO French Club has 20 rebate tickets for the Cirque de Soleil, available to UCO students only, for $40 each.

The show will be at 8 p.m. March 15 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

Fortickets, contact French Club sponsor Alix Mazuet at amazuet@ucok.edu , or visit Rooni (2, c06in Thatcher Hall.

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The Ct4,1ge l of, Business Administilaffdri will host a reception celebrating the life antlf3.1egacy of Troy Smith 'from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

March 9 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall in the Business Administration Building.

Leadership applications Smith is the founder of due Sonic America's Drive-In. For more informaThe deadline for tion, contact Reagan Orientation Leader appli- Hamlin at 974-2822. cations has been extended until 5 p.m. March 9.

Applications are available D'Ambrosio per forms March 10 and due in the Student Life Office, Room 424 of the Nigh University Center. Franc D'Ambrosio's will Interviews will be con- perform with the UCO ducted from 1:30 p.m. Symphony Orchestra at to 4 p.m. March 13. 7:30 p.m. March 10 in For more informa- Mitchell Hall Theater. tion, call 974-2363. D'Ambrosio was the longest running Phantom in "Phantom of the

Opera," performing more than 3,000 times.

Student tickets to the event are $5, while faculty/staff tickets are $20.

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Freshman Follies will be at 8 p.m. March 910 in Constitution Hall.

Both shows are free. Formore information, call 974-2363.

Applications ready for `Speaking in Tongues' event Applications are being accepted for the Modern Languages Department's annual "Speaking in Tongues" poetry reading competition.

The competition will be March 28 at the Full Circle Bookstore at 50 Penn Place in Oklahoma City.

Applications must be subrn itted to the Modem Languages office by March 19.

For more information, e-mail astjohn@ucok.edu.

UCO TO HOST AN EVENING CURTIS AND COX The University of Central Oklahoma's College of Liberal Arts, the Kirkpatrick Foundation and the DaVinci Institute will host an evening with C. Michael Curtis, a nationally renowned literary editor, and Elizabeth Cox, an award-winning writer, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 12 in the Heritage Room on the third floor of the Nigh University Center. The event is free and open to the public.

UCO to hold first African Night

'CoffeeHouse night' designed to help students relax with entertainment

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out, relax with coffee, cook- but we want to reach out to ies, conversation and music," more UCO students to let said Ashley Birdwell, sena- them know we are here. We for of the UCO Christian are also open to letting stuOutreach Center. "Last month dents interested in performing was a success. It was acous- to play at the CoffeeHouse tic music with free Starbucks night," said James Bettes, coffee and hot chocolate." president of the organization.

According to organizers, Interested students around 40 people showed up. can contact organizers to The setting, being small and book performance nights. intimate, offers UCO students to interact and connect with students from Oklahoma Christian

by Abha Eli Phoboo University and some UCO Ste Writer alumni who are still members of the student organizations.

"We have our regular Abha Eli Phoboo can be reached Oklahoma State University Outreach event on Thursdays, at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com . has had it for 50 years and

University of Oklahoma for 11 years. For the first time, University of Central Oklahoma will be holding African Night on March 14 at the Constitution Hall, Nigh University Center, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

"African Night has been happening all over the nation for so longandwethoughtwhynotbring it over to UCO too," said Love Walker, president of the UCO African Student Association.

The event is a special effort to set up an endowed scholarship for students involved in African Night. "Our objective in the long run is to make the scholarship available to students on campus, those interested in going to Africa and staying there for study abroad programs or take summer classes."

The UCO African Night has been in the works since the

last academic year, according to Walker. "It's been hard putting it together but everybody has been so supportive. None of the sponsors we approached turned us down. They've been so willing to help us," added Walker.

The African Night, presented by the UCO African Student Association, will feature the Ebony Gospel Choir, Alpha Phi Alpha, Japanese Student Association drummers, performances by students from OU and OSU. It will showcase fashion, dance, and music from Liberia, Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Senegal, Togo and more.

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7„, Spring is here, and with it r 'comes the changes of a new -season and a more pleas' ...ant environment for all. t: Around campus, scholas-tic slackers can be witnessed '..{lounging, playing some ball fr;and engaging in a rigorous game of ultimate Frisbee. It's •amazing; there is just some' 4ihing about anything involv-

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Flip flops, short skirts and tank tops, it doesn't get any better than this.

Spring presents college "athletes" a chance to get back involved in the action. It's an opportunity to relive their former high school glory days.

The madness hits and presents an opportunity for collegians to fill out their basketball brackets and prove just

how much sports intelligence they actually have. I'm sure, most will end up just trashing them and complaining about what they meant to put down.

There are two types of people in the world: those that can hit a curveball and those that can't.

There's no curveballs in softball.

They actually lob the ball to you; it might as well be put on a tee. Players can consume many cold beverages and still manage to hit the ball. If you strike out in this game, consider staying inside you probably don't get along with the sun anyways.

Volleyball is a terrific game, my personal favorite. The great thing about this sport is that most college players are novices. Bumping, setting and spiking are not skills most underclassmen come to campus possessing, but pretty much anybody can pick up a ball and play. Some are better than others, but fun can be had regardless of skill level. Then, before you know it, you become one of the good players ready to rain down merciless spikes on next year's crop of freshmen. During down days at the dorm, it's easy enough to walk outside and join in a pick-up game of volleyball.

The most exciting event and the hardest sport to master is the dating game. Flowers are blooming, babies are born and love is in the air. I don't know about love, but lust, definitely.

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Just be sure to watch out for their cattiness and manipulation. Tactics best countered with dishonesty.

Whatever the game may be, the great thing about spring is its effect on the college atmosphere.

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Linebacker Marvin Mitchell of Tennessee catches a pass during workouts at the NFL Combine In I, Indianapolis on Feb. 26.

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Brady Quinn isn't ready to admit defeat in the race to be the top pick in the NFL draft.

Seven weeks since JaMarcus Russell shot up the draft chart after beating Quinn in the Sugar Bowl, Quinn delivered his first major rebuttal in the competition to be selected first overall in April.

"I'd tell them I'm the most prepared collegiate player in the draft," Quinn said Friday at the annual NFL scouting combine.

"There's not one other player in college that's had the coaching I've had in the last two years, and I feel I'm the best leader."

Now it's up to the NFL scouts and coaches to make their judgments.

Like great draft debates of the past Drew Bledsoe or Rick Mirer, Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf, Eli Manning or Philip Rivers, Vince Young or Matt Leinart this one could be risky.

Russell offers a rare blend of size, mobility and strength. He measured-in Friday at 6-foot6, 265 pounds nine pounds heavier than his playing weight.

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a 41-14 victory over Quinn and Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl that he gained national prominence. Less than a week after the game, when Russell heard he was projected as a first-round pick, he announced he was leaving school early.

"I'd been through a few games that went well and we found a way to pull them out," Russell said. "Sometimes you get the recognition, sometimes you don't. But that bowl game really helped."

Even though this draft class contains other talented , quarterbacks such as Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith from Ohio State and Chris Leak, who led Florida to the national championship, most considered Quinn the best.

That changed after Quinn injured his knee against Southern Cal and aggravated it in the Sugar Bowl. Doctors advised him to sit out the Senior Bowl, and Russell soon moved ahead in the rankings.

With Oakland holding the top pick, and Al Davis' philosophy of throwing deep, Russell seemed like the oddson favorite to go first. They even cleared a spot Thursday by letting Aaron Brooks go.

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Quinn has several advantages. Playing in Charlie Weis' pro-style offense may make for a smoother transition from college to the NFL. Weis also has a reputation for turning quarterbacks into stars. His prized pupil is three-time Super Bowl winner Tow Brady of New England.

-. Quinn,' who threw for 93 touchdowns and more than 11,500 yards, cannot be pegged as a system quarterback since he also played in Tyrone Wi 1 I ingham 's West Coast offense, anotherstaple in theNFL. And with the exposure Notre Dame typically receives on any given week, Quinn has proven he can handle pressure similar to what an NFL quarterback faces.

Russell, however, is believed to have more potential. He threw for more than 6,000 yards at LSU, where he was 25-4 as a starter, and many around the league think he's still improving.

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Wrestlers prepare for the National Tournament No team appears to be a runaway favorite to take home Sports Writer the gold. Coach James said All roads lead to this. Not he could see four or possibly every competitor qualifies, but five teams capable of winevery wrestler's goal is to com- ning the title. Bonus points pete in the National Tournament will be key to team victory.

"It's how many guys you at the end of the season. The top four placers from the regional can keep alive," Coach tournaments will spar for the title. James said, stressing the Every tournament and every importance of each match.

Nine of the 10 first round dual throughout the season is all a precursor to this preeminent matches will pit the No. contest. Winners are crowned 1 seed against the fourth. as national champions. Their Important first round matches names are stitched into ban- will be at the 133, 165 and ners hanging in gymnasiums for 197 pound weight classes.

Jared Henning at 135 lb. will future generations to gaze upon.

"You got to bring your A- wrestle his first match against the game," head coach David James defending national champion.

Justin Wood, 165 lb., said. "This is the final test."

UCO has won 14 nation- won the Midwest Regional al championships in its pres- Tournament, which granted him tigious wrestling history. a No. 1 seed at Nationals. The Currently the team is ranked first opponent he will face has third nationally, and is in prime beaten him twice this season.

Two losses and you're shape to add another title to its list of accomplishments. eliminated from the compeThe Bronchos are one of tition. The wrestling season two teams-No. 2 Minnesota will be concluded at the end State-Mankato is the other- of the tournament and possito qualify its entire team. bly with a Broncho victory.

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Shane Caruthers begins his bout against Western State on Jan. 4 in Hamilton Field House. UCO won the match 36-6.

Softball bears back-to-back losses

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Coach David James instructs his wrestler at Hamilton Field House.

UCO Softball team traveled to Wichita Falls, Texas, on Tuesday to play Midwestern State. The Bronchos lost the first game 5-1 and in the second game, were beat out 5-3.

"Basically, anything that could go wrong did go wrong," head coach Genny Stidham said. "Instead of rising to the occasion, we failed."

The first game started out slow and didn't pick up for UCO. For the first six innings, the Bronchos couldn't get a run, scoring only once in the last inning. UCO was able to prevent Midwestern from scoring a run until the fifth inning. Midwestern didn't quite take off until the bottom of the sixth inning

when they scored four runs. managing to score three, but about how the team was going to Alli Blake was the first to not enough to take the victory. prepare for the next game. "Or pitch, giving up only four hits and Molly Shivers pitched for we're going to get skinny trying."

UCO will travel to striking out three batters. Hillary the first four innings, giving Brandt, who up seven hits Weatherford on Saturday to play and striking Southwestern Oklahoma. On gave up only "Basically, anything one hit and out three bat- Tuesday, UCO will return home struck out ters. Brittany to play Southwestern once again that could go wrong one batter, Zimmerman at the softball field at 2 p.m. replaced her did go wrong. Instead replaced her in the last for the last Justin Langston can be reached at of rising to the occatwo innings, jlangston@thevistaonline.com . inning. UCO giving up had difficulty sion, we failed." only a singetting any gle hit but hits, hitting not striking their first --Co ach Stidham anyone out. time in the UCO had sixth inning. somedifficulIn the secty in running ond game, Midwestern took an early lead, the bases in the second game, scoring five runs in the bottom of as well as some problems with the second inning. Things went defense and accumulating errors. quiet until UCO attempted a "We're going to learn to run comeback in the top of the fifth, bases correctly," Stidham said

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