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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2005

Education college receives new name by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer

The College of Education faculty recently voted to rename the college to better represent the degrees offered. The name change to the College of Education and Professional Studies is effective

immediately. Dr. Judith Coe, dean of the college, said the name is more inclusive and better represents the programs in the college. "We wanted to get input from different services and offices because a name change takes a lot of planning," Coe said. Stationery, catalogs and the Web site will be affected by

the change. Coe said the name change was first introduced in a strategic planning meeting last spring, and a college committee created a task force to get the project together. Each member in the task force set out to look at other education colleges with similar programs. The new name ideas were sent out to the

faculty and staff for input. Faculty and staff members at a spring meeting voted from a ballot of five suggested names, and the vote narrowed the choices down to three. An official ballot was created to choose one name, and university President W. Roger Webb and Dr. Don Betz, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs,

approved the name. Dr. Donna Cobb, assistant dean of the college, said she was also pleased with the new name. "It was real difficult trying to find a name that suited all eight departments, and I think we found one," Cobb said. The international education honorary society, Kappa Delta

Pi, will sell T-shirts with the new name displayed. A reception for the name change will be at 2:30 p.m. March 7 in the foyer of the Education Building.

Tynesia Omopariola can be reached at tomopatiola@theyistaonline,com,

`Video Vigilante' pleads innocent

Sparks fly...

Brian Bates' bail was increased from $4,000 to $6,000 by Joseph Wertz Senior Staff Writer

Bates says on his Web site that he has been falsely charged and that investigators have a grudge against him. Bates videotaped the July 2002 arrest of Donald Pete by the Oklahoma City Police Department, during which Pete was struck more than two dozen times with batons. Police said the use, of force was needed because of Pete's non-compliance and attempt to destroy evidence by eating marijuana. • Bates' bail was increased from $4,000 to $6,000 during the arraignment. Judge Hall told Bates to return April 28 to schedule a preliminary hearing.

Brian Bates entered a plea of not guilty during an arraignment held in front of Oklahoma County Special District Judge Russell Hall. Three charges of pandering were filed against Bates on Feb. 23 for allegedly paying a prostitute to have sex in a predetermined location. Bates is known publicly as the 'Video Vigilante' for videotaping street prostitution. Bates says he is an activist and uses the tapes as a deterrence to prostitution by making them avail- Joseph Wertz can be reached at able to police and media. jwertz@thevistaonline.com.

Shooting victim to be released from hospital by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

Photo by Naomi Takebuchi

Joseph Daun, chair of the Art Department, welds a table March 8 at Wantland Hall. The table will be a part of an exhibit at Untitled Artspace in Oklahoma City in June.

A UCO student that was shot and paralyzed this winter will be released from the hospital next week. Boyke Suryo Buono, 25, has been at OU Medical Center since he was shot in the neck by an unknown attacker in January while driving on Lake Hefner Parkway. Buono's brother, UCO student Boya Sudibjoi, 26, said Buono is paralyzed from the neck down, with the exception of the ability to move his biceps and hands, though not his fingers. He said Buono can talk and his mental abilities are intact. "He's normal, but the bullet is still inside his neck," Sudibjoi said. He said Buono was supposed to be released from the hospital

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UCO student translates at Nagano Special Olympics ■

An international trade junior will receive internship credit for recent trip by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

UCO student Matt Mashore translated his love of Japanese culture into a trip to Japan working as a translator for the Special Olympics. Mashore spent Feb. 18 through March 2 in Nagano, Japan working as an intern. Mashore said he got the internship through his regular job as a loan executive at Midwest Trophy in Midwest City, which donates the Special

Olympic trophies and the Special Olympic torch. "All the different sponsor companies donate something, and I guess I was sort of donated f r o m Midwest Trophy," Mashore said. Mashore, 21, said he is a junior international trade major with an emphasis on the Japanese language. "And really, I was going to go anyway, because we needed to send someone from the company that could speak

Japanese," Mashore said. "But I decided to make it an internship, since I was going to be gone from school."

"They asked me what I thought about Nagano, and I told them I thought it was wonderful." - Matt Mashore

Mashore said he worked answering telephone calls in Japanese and translated cell phone instructions for everyone in the office who received a cell phone.

"And, basically, I did everything in the office that they needed me to do," he said. Mashore said he worked about 20 hours a day in the beginning, then 12 hours a day as his time in Japan went on. "And I worked for free, too," Mashore said. He said he earned an hour of college credit through the trip. Mashore said one of the most exciting moments of the trip was attending an event with former President Bill Clinton, Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi and Crown Prince Naruhito.' "I was in the same room with them. I basically got to listen to them speak, but I can't say that I met them," Mashore said.

He said another exciting part of his trip was being on television. "They wanted to interview someone in English. They asked me what I thought about Nagano, and I told them I thought it was wonderful, and I liked the people," he said. "And that was my five second TV spot." Mashore said this wasn't his first trip to Japan. He spent three months there last summer, and six months there the year before. "I started studying (Japanese) when I was in high school, and I took some college

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CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ "The Big Event," a day of service, will begin at noon April 9 by Broncho Lake. Registration is going on for team leaders. To register as a volunteer or team leader, visit the "Big Event" tab on UCONNECT, or call Derek Burks at the Volunteer Center at 9742621. ■ 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 `MCA 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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OPINION

March 10, 2005

I've only s i phoned three quarters of a tank!

Quote of the day "Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training." — Anna Freud

Today in History In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell sent the first clear telephone message into a nearby room to his assistant Mr. Watson. The first words spoken were, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you."

Cartoon by Eric Osborn

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Just to put a bug in the mayor's ear... With the Edmond mayoral race coming up, we at The Vista thought it might be nice to present the candidates with a sort of unofficial UCO wish list. Sure, they have their own ideas and agendas, and both appear to value UCO and its role in the community, but we thought that we might make a few humble requests. Of course, the city of Edmond does not financially support the university, nor does it make decisions as to the day-to-day operation of the school. Nevertheless, let's have a little fun and see what we get. First, the candidates are both businesswomen and have vocalized the need for more business in Edmond. How about a great bookstore near the campus? Rather than another upscale clothing boutique or pricey knick-

knack shop. Any large bookstore would do: Barnes & Noble; Borders; a Brentano's, perhaps. Just a place for students to get coffee, study to the sound of some mellow jazz overhead and have access to great literature, magazines and newspapers from around the nation, all just a stone's throw from campus. Plus, such a store would no doubt provide a number of jobs that could go to people in the community and students (hint-hint). And what about holding town hallstyle meetings at UCO? The mayor could come to campus regularly, have a seat on the stage in Constitution Hall and speak her mind, while addressing the concerns of UCO students, faculty and staff.

Next, please paint those awful water towers on the northeast side of campus. They are both so dull that it looks like the partnership between UCO and Edmond that they boast is fading or over. Next, madam mayor, please have a word with Edmond's finest. If someone is in fact making a moving violation (such as going 110 m.p.h. down Second Street, for example) give that motorist a ticket. Now, as we all know, officers lurk, awaiting anyone even barely cracking the speed limit. Pay the officers a bit more and tell them to bust offenders, not serve as ticket machines. Next up, crosswalks. At the present time, UCO students do not have much business within walking distance of the campus. In fact, there is currently little to no pedestrian traffic. But with the

developments across the street, more students will soon be crossing the Second Street speedway on foot. Perhaps the university and the city could split the cost of a walkway below the street, a tunnel of sorts, to offer safe passage from one side of the street to the other. When the new dorms in the former Ramada Plaza open next fall it will only be a matter of time before a student crossing the street lands on the wrong side of the examining table at the forensic science lab. And let's not stop at a new state forensic science laboratory. Both candidates recognize the economic potential of the facility, but we don't need to fall idle and stop luring such facilities to Edmond. The mayor, whomever she might

be, should work diligently to recruit facilities such as the lab to locate near campus and form partnerships with the university. For selfish reasons, we would love to have the Associated Press or the New York Times southwest bureau relocate nearby, but likely no mayor could make that happen. Or could she? All in all we just need a mayor who recognizes UCO's contribution to the community and the potential this university offers as it continues to grow and flourish. Good luck to both of you April 5.

The political clubs on campus want an audience, but are doing little to earn one. Most of these clubs could benefit from a marketing class. They have ideas, thoughts, theories and agendas to push, but aren't very good salespeople. There is no pizzazz, flair or excitement in the air. It is seldom produced and packaged in a way anyone would want to digest. There are subjects discussed by any student political organization that could whip up a storm. The most political excitement this campus has had lately was a cancelled Animal Rights Barbeque, and the Vagina

Monologues, which caused controversy in the rest of the nation five years ago. It is in the best interest of everyone for student political clubs to do more. They should plan student-minded events, and spend real time and effort promoting them. They should attempt to make their case where students are, not in some classroom on a weeknight. If they truly stand for anything, they should stand tall and be heard. Please do something. The ant pile needs stirred.

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

THE BODY POLITICK

Talk is cheap: Hit the streets any students complain that there is very little going on at the UCO campus. It is a common notion that this is a commuter school, and that the campus community does very little to engage students and their interests. The political groups on campus should capitalize on this vacuum and do more to engage students in policy discussions. It should be obvious that panel discussions and meetings don't really capture the imaginations of anyone, especially young adults. Campus political clubs should exist to communicate with the student public — rather than

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JOSEPH WERTZ COLUMNIST for the gratification they receive in hearing themselves speak. Oklahoma is a traditionally conservative state, and college campuses are historically liberal. UCO students are denied a spirited and lively debate. The opportunities exist for UCO

students to become involved and hear different political views, but the debate is so muted and dull that it fails to inspire. There are very few events on the UCO campus, and even fewer political ones. There are discussions, debates, films and guest speakers, but none of these could even cause a ripple on Broncho Lake. There is a high turnover rate in student clubs. Each semester different officers are elected and members move on or graduate. This might share in a portion of the blame, but the main culprit for the lackluster political environment on campus is laziness.

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

CAMPUS QUOTES: With gas prices nearing $2 a gallon, how will that affect your spring break? "It will cut down on my road trip through Oklahoma ghost towns."

"I'm going skiing in Colorado, but my friend is paying for the gas. Sucks for him."

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NEWS

March 10, 2005

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UCOSA passes budget proposals

Security forces find 41 corpses in Iraq

by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi officials said Wednesday that 41 bodies — some bullet-riddled, others beheaded — have been found at two sites, and they believe some of the corpses are Iraqi soldiers kidnapped and killed by insurgents. At least 30 American contractors, meanwhile, were wounded by a suicide bombing near a hotel. In another attack, interim Planning Minister Mandi al-Hafidh escaped assassination after gunmen opened fire on his convoy in Baghdad. One of his guards was killed and two others were wounded, police said.

The UCO Student Association senate met March 7 and passed a resolution containing their recommendations for student organization budgets

for the next year. Dallas Strimple, senate president pro tempore, said the recommendations will be reviewed by the UCOSA house, which will make their own budget recommendations. A joint conference commit-

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WASHINGTON — President Bush said Wednesday that Syria's withdrawal plans in Lebanon are just a "a half measure" and that Syrian intelligence services exercise "heavy-handed" influence in Lebanon's government. Bush reiterated his call on Syria to remove all of its soldiers and intelligence forces from Lebanon and said the United States was consulting with allies about possible steps if Damascus refuses.

by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

GAO official: No crisis in Social Security WASHINGTON — Social Security "does not face an immediate crisis," the head of the Government Accountability Office said Wednesday, but it does face a long-term financing problem "and it would be prudent to address it sooner rather than later." David M. Walker, who heads the nonpartisan Office of Comptroller General, also criticized President Bush for undertaking an aggressive twomonth tour to try to sell his plan for allowing younger workers to divert a portion of their Social Security payroll taxes into private investment accounts. Walker suggested that Bush and members of Congress focus on improving financing for the program, which would not be significantly affected by establishment of personal accounts.

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International trade junior Matt Mashore traveled to Japan last month to work as a translator in the Special Olympics.

classes here, as concurrent enrollment," Mashore said. "I plan on teaching English in Japan after I graduate." Mashore said the trip helped him move toward his goal because it allowed him to meet other people in his chosen field. "I was able to meet some people in Japan that have the

Jackson accuser's brother challenged SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The brother of the boy accusing Michael Jackson of molestation was confronted by the singer's attorney Wednesday with a statement he made to sheriff's investigators showing he gave a different account of the alleged „molestation than the one ,he' told to jurors. The, 1 4" Vdhe-old 'boy testified ttifs','Week that he tWibe -saw, his sleeping brother being molested by Jackson, both times by walking up stairs into Jackson's bedroom in the master bedroom suite at the singer's Neverland ranch.

same sort of job I'll be doing later," he said. Mashore said he will also prepare by teaching at the English Language Institute in Edmond this summer. Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com.

SHOOTING from page 1 March 10, but they extended his release date to March 14 so they could find a new place to live that is wheelchair accessible. "It's not easy to find a place in Edmond," Sudibjoi said. "It's really difficult." Buono was shot when an unknown attacker opened fire on the car he was driving at about 3 a.m Jan 16 on Lake Hefner Parkway. Sudibjoi and Irene Margaretha, 26, another UCO student, were also in the car. In their statements to the police, Margaretha and Sudibjoi both said they didn't know who shot at them or why. Sgt. Charles Phillips, public

House budget plan limits Bush tax cuts WASHINGTON — House Republicans proposed a $2.57 trillion budget Wednesday that would cut a wide range of domestic programs while gradually reducing record federal deficits. The spending plan would trim $69 billion from benefit programs over the next five years. While decisions about which specific programs will be targeted will be made in separate bills later this year, the Republican-led House is expected to cull savings from Medicaid, student loans, farm programs, veterans and perhaps welfare and unemployment insurance.

83 organizations. The largest expenditure recommendations are $42,545 for the Homecoming Activities board and $21,775 for UCOSA. Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

Opening exhibit to feature student artists' paintings

JAPAN

Bush: Syrian withdrawal a 'half measure'

tee made of house and senate members will then review the two budgets. The committee will then come to an agreement on the final budgets. The total budget for student organizations given by the senate is $344,661, divided among

information officer for the Oklahoma City Police Depai latent, said March 7 there are no suspects in the investigation yet. "Investigators have interviewed anybody and everybody they can," Phillips said. "They've not been able to develop anything as far as a suspect goes at this point." Sudibjoi said Buono has received a donated electric wheelchair and will continue rehabilitation therapy. He said Buono plans to return to school, probably in the fall.

Four UCO student artists will exhibit their art on the fourth floor of Nigh University Center beginning March 10. The month-long exhibit, "Estranged," opens with a cocktail party and live jazz band from 5 to 7 pm. "All their styles are very unique, but they really compliment each other," said Zina Gelona, director of galleries and museums for the College of Arts, Media & Design. Bob Cleveland said that sometimes his art takes the form of a child. "I paint as eclectic and crude as I see the world around me," Cleveland said. "Within all the confusion there's beauty and something to be seen." Chris Maupin said he paints ordinary people with a sense of honor and respect that he learned from studying Japanese artists in Japan. "It was not the object being , painted, it was how they were being painted;". Maupin said. "When I 'Paint, I strive not to add value or meaning to life, but to call attention to the value and sanctity which is already there." Bob Brothers said his art has been influenced by his interest in physiology and psychology. Brothers describes his art as abstract expressionism with the

WHO: Four UCO student artists WHAT:

Art exhibit opening for "Estranged" WHEN: 5 — 7 p.m. March 10 WHERE: Donna Nigh Gallery, fourth floor of Nigh University Center WHY: To recognize the work of student artists at UCO main goal of allowing the viewer to participate. "Through my paintings I implement the element of disguise to compel and challenge the viewer," said Brothers. Eric Osborn said his paintings have surrealism qualities to them. "I avoid melting clocks and other Dali-esque iconography and prefer to construct dreamscapes that avoid abstractness and engage the viewer through weirdness," Osborn said. Osborn said his paintings are open to different interpretations. The last day to See "Estranged" is April 10. The Donna Nigh Gallery usually has 8 to 12 exhibits a year.

Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.

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

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March 10, 2005

Career, internship fair attracts 300 students, recruiting companies ■

Employers and students converged for first spring career fair in three years by Ashlie Campbell

Staff Writer Career Services held its Spring Career and Internship Fair March 8 in the Nigh University Center ballrooms. Requests from employers and students prompted the spring fair, the first in three years. Lauri Hanna, assistant director of. Career Services, said the fair is a giving and taking of information between employers and students. A total of 54 companies and graduate schools and 300 students participated in the fair. Organizations educated students on the opportunities available and looked for recent or upcoming graduates for fulltime employment and for students interested in interning, Hanna said. "They [the students] were very impressive, very qualified for the positions and possessed the critical skills needed," said Anne T. Fernandes, an FBI human resource assistant who has worked in recruiting for 12 years. Amy Barnes, a Sherwin-

Williams Co. store manager in Midwest City, said she was looking for students with professional dress, a firm handshake and a good resume. "I've seen a high quality of students," Barnes said. Jim Copeland, associate director of admissions for Ross University Medical and Veterinary School, participated in the fair for the first time. "The volunteers have been helpful, and the faculty has been great," Copeland said. He suggested that students interested in a graduate program talk with their advisors and professors, and start communicating with the prospective school at least a year before applying. Hanna's goal for students is for them to gain the experience of interacting with possible employers, find employment or internships, and to network. Stephen Hodge, general studies senior, appreciated the exposure to the large number of companies. "It's nice that they [the employers] come here," Hodge said. "It saves me a lot of footwork." Darrilyn Jett, finance senior, went to the fair looking for possible employment. "I'm here to look for a fulltime job that utilizes my degree," Jett said. By the end of the fair, she said she had set up

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Salica Wiggins (right) talks with Monte McQuigg, an EquiTrust representative, during the "Dress to Impress" career and internship fair March 8 in the Nigh University Center ballrooms. More than 300 students and representatives from 52 employers and graduate schools attended the event.

several interviews. Michael Pampalone, corporate communications senior, said he was pleased with his results. "My main goal was to do a little networking and I've gotten a lot of good contacts," Pampalone said. A new aspect of the fair was the enforcement of a stricter

dress code. Besides the normal "no shorts, hats or book bags," male students were required to wear ties, and females were required to wear hose with their skirts. The new code was a result of past complaints from participating employers. "Employers didn't feel like the students were taking them

seriously," Hanna said. Barbara Kelly, store manager of the Casady Square Walgreens, said the dress code made a difference and the students looked more professional. "I think it [the dress code] is important, as well as appropriate," Pampalone said. "If you're not prepared, it puts you one step behind."

"It's a professional career fair, so you are supposed to dress up," Jett said. Students who attended the fair are encouraged to give feedback to Career Services at 974-3346. Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com.

`50 Years of Photojournalism' Organization celebrates Seuss showcases alumni's work birthday with literacy program by Ashley Romano

McDaniel's only picture at the exhibit shows a dead body WHO: Staff Writer being removed from the UCO photography alumni Five UCO alumni are fea- Edmond Post Office following WHAT: tured in a new photography the murders there in August "The 50 Years of Photojournalism of the Daily exhibit, that opened March 8 at 1986. Doug Hoke, another alum- Oklahoman" the Edmond Historical Society nus, has worked as a staff pho- WHEN: and Museum. tographer for The Oklahoman March 8 —April 16 "The 50 Years of since 1977 and graduated from WHERE: Photojournalism of the Daily Oklahoman" showcases nearly Central State College in 1980 Edmond Historical Society and 50 black and white and color with a photojournalism degree. Museum He said he worked on pictures from about 30 photogWHY: raphers, said Iris Muno Jordan, UCO's yearbook staff for one To showcase the work of 30 year before becoming a photogexhibit director at the museum. photographers She said the photos range in rapher for the university's photographic services. date from 1950 through 2000. One of Hoke's pictures April 16. It is free and open to David McDaniel, one of the alumni, graduated from the for- shows the University of the public. mer Central State College in Oklahoma's football team and The Edmond Historical 1978 with a photojournalism Head Coach Bob Stoops cheerSociety and Museum is located ing as they won the 2000 degree and has worked at The at 431 S. Boulevard St. National Championship title. Oklahoman since 1979 as a For more information on the Other alumni featured in the staff photographer. "I fell in love with photogra- exhibit include Paul Hellstern, exhibit or future events, visit the museum 's Web site, phy," McDaniel said. "I liked Steve Gooch and Bryan Terry. http //www.edmondhistory.org Jim Argo, former photo edithe idea of telling a story with a or contact Iris Muno Jordan at tor of The Oklahoman is also a photo." 340-0078 or imjordan@coxfeatured spotlight of the exhibit, Even though he was not a inetnet. showcasing about eight photos. Vista staff member, McDaniel The exhibit, sponsored by said he frequently submitted photos to the student paper for the Oklahoma Historical publication during his college Society, the Oklahoman Arts Ashley Romano can be reached at Council and the Edmond Visual career. aromano©theyistaonline.com , Arts Commission, will run until

by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer The UCO Student Oklahoma Education Association celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday March 2 by reading to elementary students as a part of "Read Across America," which promotes literacy among youth. UCO SOEA received a grant called "Families Reading Dr. Seuss Together" from the National Education Association. Danielle Batson, elementary education senior and president of UCO SOEA headed the project and wrote a grant to the NEA requesting the funds. SOEA received $850 to spend on the various gifts, books and hats for the project. Batson said the kids responded well to their presence in the

classroom. "I always had a dream to work in inner-city schools and help 'kids reach their ultimate reading potential," Batson said. The group visited three elementary schools throughout the week and brought hats, toys and books. Students in the Education Department put together bags with reading material to give to the classes. Batson said she could not have done this project without guidance from Dr. Susan Scott, education professor. Scott and Paula Fowler, administrative secretary, went with Batson to the elementary schools. "You should have seen their faces, all the kids had a really good time," Scott said. The. SOEA went to Westbrook Elementary March 4 for the "Outreach to Teach"

program. The program was funded by grants and donations to help beautify the school. The SOEA painted murals, refinished the teachers lounge and planted flower beds. The SOEA also attended the State Spring Convention paid for through the $30 dues from each member. At this convention, speakers come from all around the United States to talk with students about educational issues. The chapter won "Outstanding SOEA Chapter" for the third straight year. The SOEA has plans for next year during the week of Dr. Seuss' birthday.

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

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Regents Chancellor Risser speaks on support services

Spring in blossom...

by Ashley Romano Staff Writer

The UCO Student Support Services Day luncheon was held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. March 7 in the Nigh University Center Ballroom A. The Student Support Services program provides grant aid, academic advisement, career counseling, free tutoring, academic/life skills workshops and cultural events to lowincome, first generation and/or physically disabled students. Its goals are to increase student retention and graduation rates at UCO. The luncheon, dubbed "Celebrating Excellence: Lighting the Fire Within," was open to the UCO community. Dr. Paul Risser, chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, gave the

keynote address. He talked about how the program is a "key to success" on campus. "Part of success and excellence really is deciding the field you're going to play upon," Risser said to the audience. "It really is up to each/one of us to be successful." Other guests included Dr. S. Narasinga Rao, principal investigator for the Student Support Services Grant and dean of the Jackson College of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Don Betz, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and W. Roger Webb, president of UCO. "This program is serving individuals in reaching their personal goals like watching the translation of hope into possibility," Betz said to the audience. Cheryl Murdock, director of

the program, presented each of the four guests with a plaque in recognition of their leadership. Also, Blanca Alvarado-Curl, Noemi Loeri, Darla Cooper and Shannon Watson, students/alumni of UCO, discussed the impact the program made in their lives. "It (the program) has helped me improve my intellectual development by providing me with social activities that expanded my opportunities," Cooper told the audience. For more information on the program, visit the U.S. Department of Education Grants Office in the Max Chambers Library, or call 9743607.

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

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scheduled to take place at 7 and 9:30 p.m. that day, Marsalis will perform one show at 8 p.m. These changes were made to accommodate increased demand for tickets and the needs of the artist. As a result, a limited number of tickets are available in addition to the 400 tickets originally sold.

The UCO College of Arts, Media & Design has moved the March 23 Wynton Marsalis concert from the UCO Jazz Lab to Mitchell Hall Theater. Also, instead of the two separate concerts as was originally

All 400 ticket holders will be contacted by a representative of the Jazz Lab regarding the performance changes. For more information or to order the newly available tickets, call the UCO Jazz Lab at 359-7989, ext. 273.

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Grisham plans book about Oklahoman who spent 12 years on death row

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PHOENIX — An Arizona university student is believed to be the first person in the country to be convicted of a crime under state laws for illegally downloading music and movies from the Internet, prosecutors and activists say. University of Arizona student Parvin Dhaliwal pleaded guilty to possession of counterfeit marks, or unauthorized copies of intellectual property. Under an agreement with prosecutors, Dhaliwal was sentenced last month to a threemonth deferred jail sentence, three years of probation, 200 hours of community service and a $5,400 fine. The judge in the case also ordered him to take a copyright class at the University of Arizona, which he attends, and to avoid file-sharing computer programs. "Generally copyright is exclusively a federal matter," said Jason Schultz, an attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a technology civil liberties group. "Up until this point, you just haven't seen states involved at all." Federal investigators referred the case to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for prosecution because Dhaliwal was a minor when he committed the crime, said Krystal Garza, a spokeswoman for the office. "His age was a big factor," she said. "If it went into federal court, it's a minimum of three months in jail up front." Although Dhaliwal wasn't charged until he was 18, he was 17 when he committed the crime. Prosecutors charged him as an adult but kept . it in state court to allow for a deferred sentence. Garza also said Dhaliwal had no prior criminal record. The charge is a low-level felony but may be dropped to a misdemeanor once he completes probation, she said. A call to Dhaliwal's attorney, James Martin, was not returned. A man who identified himself as Dhaliwal's father, but refused to give his name, returned a message left Monday at Dhaliwal's parents' home. He said his son had made a mistake, and was trying to put the case behind him. The man declined to comment further. Brad Buckles, executive vice president for anti-piracy at the Recording Industry Association of America, said estimates say Internet piracy has cost the industry up to $300 million a year in CD sales alone. The FBI found illegal copies of music and movies on Dhaliwal's computer, including films that, at the time of the theft, were available only in theaters. They included "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Matrix Revolutions," "The Cat In The Hat," and "Mona Lisa Smile."

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— OKLAHOMA CITY Best-selling author John Grisham plans to write a nonfiction book about a former Oklahoma death row inmate from Ada who spent 12 years in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence. Ron Williamson, who died of liver disease in December at age 51, at one point came within five days of being executed for the 1982 murder of a 21year-old woman. He was freed in April 1999.

University and ate breakfast at a downtown grill. When he returns to Ada, he wants to eat at Bob's Barbecue, where Williamson wanted to eat first on his release from prison. Williamson had been diagnosed with a bipolar condition and other mental diseases. Williamson was a secondround draft choice for the Oakland Athletics in 1971 and played for major league farm teams of the Oakland A's and New York Yankees. Grisham said he will return

Grisham told The Oklahoman that he has signed a contract with Doubleday publishers to write the book. Grisham bought the story rights from Williamson's two sisters, who live in Tulsa and Plano, Texas. They will cooperate on his book. The author said he recently visited Ada, which reminded him of the small towns where he grew up. He drove through the town and sought out significant addresses, walked through the courthouse, visited the campus of East Central

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CAMPUS EVENTS ■ The Journalism Department will sponsor an employment seminar from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 10 in the Communications Bldg. Rm. 211 and 213.

■Fhe International Student

Council is sponsoring a spring break trip to Texas from March 11 through 13, and includes visits to the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Dallas, LBJ Presidential Museum in Austin, the Alamo River Walk in San-Antonio 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 .

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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.

1117-he Vagina Monologues" last performance will be March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Pegasus Theatre in the Liberal Arts Bldg. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for non-students. 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 organizations on campus to participate in the Hope Center Food Donation Drive. The competition is based on which student organization can raise the most food (as measured by weight) for the Hope Center. The drive will take place Feb. 28 through March 25. Collection times are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday's in the Howell Hall Atrium. ■ 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 through April 24. The gallery is located on the third floor of the Nigh University Center.

■ 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. The exhibit 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. 111The UCO Jazz Lab will fill 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. 11Bacchus and Gamma will eidticallop+pcty. ak Awareness* Wek from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 10 at the Common/Suites courtyard. 111Sigma Phi Omega presents guest speaker Richard Herlihy, M.D., board certified urologist at their 6 p.m. March 30 meeting. For more information contact 5702982.

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Theatre to serve up homemade 'Marmalade' by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

About 50 people gathered for the staged reading and screening of "Mr. Marmalade" when the Theatre Depai [went opened its second season March 7. "Already, so much of it is falling into the students' hands," Dr. Bob McGill, Theatre Department chair, said about the second season. "It signifies

a whole new way of doing things around here." The second season consists of smaller-scale shows that emphasize the "student voice" and give students experience in production. S tu ladentsS 0 el produced the pplay and Daisy Nystul, tlitwaftbt r. Tim Berg, a theater student, directed the play. The play is told from the per-

spective of an advanced four- watches. year-old girl with an imaginaIn a question and answer sestion enhanced by watching too sion after the play, students said much television. they enjoyed the show and In the absence of adults in would like to see more plays of her life, Lucy, played by Devon its nature. Berg said the departJames, invents friends such as ment gained many ideas from Mr: Marmalade, -played by the reading that will aid them in , 1 Gal a possible future production of --rg said e play reflects ' "Mr. Marmalade" society today because Lucy behaves like the adults in her Trisha Evans can be reached at life and the commercials she tevans@thevistaonline.com .

English professor receives acting award by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

Twenty-two students and five faculty members of the Theatre Depat tuient traveled to Fayetteville, Ark., Feb. 22-26 for the American College Theatre Festival. James Dolph, professor of English, won a new award for his work as dramaturge on Dr. Bob McGill's production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" last fall.

Dolph said a dramaturge is a "gopher" for the director or someone who helps the director teach the students the literary elements and context of the play. The award was $100 plus a one-year membership in the Literary Managers and Dramaturges Association. The award also covers an expensepaid trip to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for the national festival April 19 through 24.

Many of the students who performed "Two Gentlemen of Verona" had very little experience with Shakespeare and had never even seen one of his plays performed, Dolph said. Daniel Gilbert and partner Mykle Bull were finalists and performed "Stones in His Pockets" and "Saints at the Rave." Gilbert performed a soliloquy from Shakespeare's "Othello." Semi-finalists Terren Wooten and partner Matt

Hammervold performed "Angels in America" and "Maker of Dreams. • "All of the candidates and scenes will be on view for the campus to see during the first annual College of Arts, Media, & Design Spring Festival," McGill said. Dates are to be announced.

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Dwight DeVaughn, former UCO Broncho football player, will start spring practice with the Tulsa Talons, a top Arena-2 Football League team, March 16.

■ Dwight DeVaughn takes time to talk to by Harry . Gatewood III

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Leadership, athleticism and firstclass work ethic are essential elements that compose former University of Central Oklahoma defensive back Dwight DeVaughn of the Tulsa Talons. The Talo4, a top Arena-2 Football League team, signed DeVaughn last December. The 5foot-l0-inch, 180-pound rookie will join the Talons March 16, for spring practice. "I'm just thankful for the position I'm in. I just want to play," said DeVaughn. DeVaughn was a two-year starter for the Bronchos, starting in 22 games and scrounging up a total of 77 tackles (45 solo, 32 assisted), four interceptions and 10 pass break-ups. DeVaughn said one thing he misses about UCO is former players like Dee Dee Carter, Ryan Cooper

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and James Thornton. Defense Back Coach Chuck Bailey said, "Dwight's work ethic was unmatchable to anybody I've had in a long, long, time." Bailey has been UCO's director of football operations and defensive back coach for over 20 years. "Dwight's' a great worker. Football means a lot to him. Obviously he wanted to keep playing and this opportunity he got makes me happy for him," Bailey said. He said Devaugn's assets are strength and speed, and he also has strong defensive back skills. "He was a leader, and by that, he was a leader by example. He wasn't a rah-rah guy or anything like that. His work ethic is unmatchable. He worked hard in the off-season, he worked hard on the field, and he took a lot of pride in everything he did," Bailey said. DeVaughn played defensive back for the Bronchos, but will play both

offense and defense in tile Arena-fY Football League. DeVaughn said playing offense is different. "For one, I have to play both sides of the ball — defensive back and wide receiver — but also there will be some quality Division-I athletes that I will be competing against in camp and against other teams," he said. In 2003, the Talons won the AF2 Title and were a game away last year for a Talon championship repeat. "The AF2 is a league pretty much preparing you for the next level, such as the Arena Football League, NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League and even the NFL," DeVaughn said. DeVaughn declares a pride in his new team, saying, "From the arena we play in, to the uniforms, to the Aspen Athletic Club where we work out, it is all top-of-the-line. I really like the people in the front office the coaches, players. They are all first-class. They make you feel

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DeVaughn said he plans to do whatever the Talons ask of him. "I will even call plays if they want me to," DeVaughn said laughing. Dwight is now a father to 6— month-old daughter Jenascia DeVaughn. "Since my little girl came I've been a more responsible person. I have more drive to get things done than I had before," DeVaughn said. "I would tell anybody trying to make it in today's world that no matter what your dream is - playing football or being a lawyer - give it your all," DeVaughn said. "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't make it. I'm living proof of that." "I admire anyone, male or female, who's taking care of business and doing the things they need to do in life to succeed, including myself," DeVaughn said. Where DeVaughn stands as a colossal example among Broncho athletes, an AF2 field is smaller than

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UCO is 67.2 from the free throw line led by Sam Belt at .833. the WU free throw leader is Karlton Mims, averaging .845 percent. Mims lead the Ichabods in three pointers at .421 and is second in WU scoring with 12 points a game. Carl Jenkins is behind Ichabod leader Travis Robbins in averaging 5.7 rebounds a game and 2.93 steals. Washburn leads the MIAA in offensive rebounding with 40.3 percent. Washburn averages 3.83 blocks a game in addition to 6.93 steals and 19.34 assists. Travis Robbins of Washburn was named Co-Region Player of the Year in the South Central Region. Robbins, a 6-foot-6 senior forward from Clover, S.C., was named the MIAA's Most Valuable Player in 2005 and was a unanimous first team all-MIAA selection. He is the only three-time winner of the Wilson/MIAA Player of the Week Award. He started all 31 games this season for the Ichabods and is second in the MIAA, scoring 20.3 points a game. He leads the conference in rebounding with 9.1, field goal percentage at .612, blocked shots with 1.65, and defensive rebounds with 6.63 a game. Robbins became only the second Ichabod to reach 1,000 points in two seasons and only the fourth Ichabod to score 40 points in 'a single game against UCO this season. The senior was a 2005 PreSeason All-America selection by Street & Smith's.

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

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B.J. Raney charges the lane in the Bronchos' home loss against West Texas ABM in the first round of the Lone Star Conference tournament.

Broncho Golf takes third by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer The University of Central Oklahoma's Matt Ellis and Todd Dayton were No. 1 and No. 2 in the individual standings, keeping the lead in the first day of the Crawford-Wade Invitational. The Bronchos had rounds of 292-290 for a 582 total after two trips around the 6,957-yard, par-72 Tanglewood Resort Golf Course. UCO had a 12-shot lead over St. Mary's heading into the final round. Abilene Christian was third in the 10-team tourney at 620 and Henderson State fourth at 628. Ellis shot a two-under-par 70 in the morning round and followed that with a one-under 71 for a 141 to take a one-stroke lead over Dayton, who had

rounds of 72-70. UCO's other three individuals were all in the top 15, with Chris Hutson (75-75) and Sam Proal (76-74) tied for ninth and Michael Vitale (75-76) tied for 13th. The University of Central Oklahoma earned a third place finish in their season opener in the St. Edwards Invitational in Austin, Texas. UCO shot a total team average of 218 on the 54 hole course. The Bronchos were fiveunder-par at 563 after rounds of 284 and 279 on day one of the tourney at the Lake Cliff Country Club. UCO got off to a poor start in the final round and scored after a final round and floated to a 301 finish at 864 in the 13team, 54- hole, two-day tournament. Head Coach Dax Johnston

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said, "Over all, we got off to the start we wanted. We just have to finish." Chris Hutson was runner-up in the individual race to lead UCO. In addition, Hutson gave up a three-shot, first-day lead with a final round 76. Hutson was balanced, shooting consecutive 67s on day one. Hutson finished with a threeunder- par 210 total. Todd Dayton and Matt Ellis had their best scores on day two with three-over 74s, while Michael Vitale and Sam Proal 80. The Bronchos were eight over par after just two holes on day two, but could never recover. "We'd rather have something like this happen to us early in the season than it show up on us later," Coach Johnston said. "As long as we work to keep achieving, we'll be okay. Our goal is winning conference. We want to contend at the national tournament." Cameron fired a closing 283 to overcome a wide nine-shot deficit, and the Bronchos, to win the tournament at 855, while host St. Edwards was second after a final-round 287 leaving the SEU Hilltoppers at 857 for the tournament. The Bronchos take the course March 7 and 8 at the Texas A&M Commerce Classic.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR ESL for Internat'l Students We offer a friendly environment with small classes of 4-10 students. Here you can prepare for university study, the TOEFL, and a successful career. LOW PRICE $960 Per 4 Week Term For more info 348-7602

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