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Graduation dates set for May 13, 14 vies saw about 1,380 students participate with more than 2,100 eligible. Last summer's graduation exercises saw 384 students attend with 599 eligible and Separate graduation ceremonies for the this past fall's ceremonies were attended by university's four colleges are set to begin 625 of the 1,013 undergraduate and graduFriday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 in the ate students who were eligible to receive Hamilton Field House. As of last Monday, their degrees. 1,110 students had applied to receive their May said that approximately 60 percent diplomas this semester and more are exto 70 percent of the students who are elipected. gible to attend the graduation ceremonies Last spring was the first time for the actually show. University of Central Oklahoma to conduct Students planning to attend the ceremoseparate ceremonies for each college. nies will spend less "We did this than two hours per as a service to ceremony—more In previous years we had spring the students to time for the larger allow a more and summer ceremonies, but until college and less for personalized, last year, never a fall. the others. college - foSpring 1993 comcused cermencement ceremo-Terry May, assistant vice emony," said nies totaled about six president for academic affairs Terry May, ashours for the four sistant vice colleges combined. president for academic affairs. The College of Education's commenceSeparating the ceremonies by college ment lasted one hour and 56 minutes. The also helps with physical constraints where College of Business and the College of the numbers of graduates increase and the Liberal Arts both totaled one hour and 24 size of the field house does not, May said. minutes and the College of Mathematics Also new are three commencement cerand Science saw a commencement which emonies per year. lasted one hour and 12 minutes. "In previous years we had spring and "This was without rushing anything," summer ceremonies, but until last year, May said. "It all went very well and was never a fall. All of this at a time where many tightly organized and executed," he said. universities are cutting back to one cornMay said that a few new features have mencement a year," May said. "Again, this reflects our service for the students." 'V See GRADUATION, Page 10 Spring 1993's commencement ceremoBy Roy Howe Staff Writer
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Jeana Carter and Angi Stepp study a sculpture called "From Two Others" by Shannon Sutherland at the opening reception of the UCO at IA0 show. The show, featuring UCO artists, is being held at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery through March 25. (Photo by Chris Smith)
Food Court to be built in University Center By Jennifer Palmer Staff writer
University of Central Oklahoma students will no longer need to "run for the border" to indulge themselves in fast-food luxury, as plans to build a food court on campus are set. "This will be one of a kind, one-stop
shopping right here. Nobody in the state of Oklahoma will have a room like this," said A.K. Rahman, director of Auxiliary services at UCO. "The Food Court" will include fast-food chains like Burger King, Taco Bell, ChickFil-A, Dunkin' Donuts, ICBY Yogurt, Subway, and Java Coast (a gourmet coffee shop) and will be located in the University Center, Rahman said. "There will also be a national-brand pizza
shop, but we are still deciding which one," he said. The Court will provide extra campus employment, hiring many part-time workers. Oklahoma State University's food court employees are 90 percent OSU students, and Rahman plans on similar results at UCO. "We would like all positions open to go to UCO students, so students can serve students," said Rahman.
Along with employment, the Court will boost the UCO economy from rent paid by the restaurants. In order to make room for the businesses, the 89'er Cafeteria and Oklahoma Room will be remodeled, said Rahman. The Oklahoma Room will house Student Services like Financial Aid and the postal service, and the 89'er Cafeteria will be used See FOOD COURT, Page 10
INSIDE TODAY Editorial 2 Letters to the Editor 2 World Wrap...6 Around Campus Comics 11
Inauguration The African Student's Association becomes inaugurated as an organization on campus.
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Terri's column is a column of wit and insight. This issue deals with nicotine.
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he old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" certainly could not be applied to the University of Central Oklahoma financial aid office. Long lines and misplaced forms are common complaints, but what about the disbursement of funds? If the university is capable of disbursing funds, what is the purpose of waiting until the fourth or fifth week of the semester to disburse the money? It has been the policy of the UCO Financial Aid Office to disburse excess grant money later in the semester. University of Oklahoma and Rose State College students receive their grant money at the beginning of each semester. UCO students have four weeks to charge books and tuition on their financial aid slips, and then UCO is reimbursed for the grant money it disburses to students later in the semester. The letter explaining the financial aid procedure states, "upon receipt of your award letter these funds will be credited directly to your account. Funds in excess of tuition and fee charges may be used to charge book purchases or apply to dormitory expenses." What about the students who are eligible to receive financial aid and don' t live on campus? These students can' t just charge their rent and bills on a financial aid slip. Why should these students be penalized for choosing not to live on campus? The funds are available, so why aren't they made available to students immediately? The financial aid process has been simplified with new application forms, so they are trying to find solutions to the problems that occur each semester. And students who receive financial aid should be appreciative of the money they have been given for the purpose of getting an education. The money isn' t for new clothes or stereo equipment but an education. Some students who have attended other colleges have had more problems with the financial aid process here than at other institutions. Although the way the financial aid is processed is up to each institution, UCO could follow some of the examples set by other universities.
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have to agree, for the most part, with V.G. Whaley. Prayer needs to be in public schools. Let those who want to pray, pray. Those who don't want to pray shouldn't' be forced to pray. The only thing I don't see eyeto-eye with V.G. about is the part about prayer being a routine. I hope that it is not a routine for those of us who do pray, for routines can prove to become boring. When we pray, it should be because we want to pray. Now, I would like to address something that Terri mentioned in her Feb. 17 column. She asked the question "What religion will
schools teach?" She used this as grounds to leave prayer out of school, for there should be a separation between church and state. The Framers' original intent in putting this in the Constitution was this: Some states were governed by a certain church and collected the taxes of this state. This is the reason the Framers had this put in the Constitution. She also cited Sen. John Danforth, R-MO., as saying that the new resolution would allow "students to reflect on their religion." This statement tells me that the students must reflect on their own religion and not a religion taught by a public school. Furthermore, this may
surprise many readers, but Humanism and the New Age movement are rampant in public schools. If these things can be implemented into the public schools and imposed upon children, then why can't we have a moment of prayer to commune with our God? A note to all prayer advocates: Keep your heads looking up ! They can take away our right to pray, but they can't keep us from praying. Always remember this: Prayer doesn' t have to be vocal; as long as it comes from the heart, God will hear. -
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Student leaks news about faucet Vol. 92, No. 41 (USPS 661-700) Editor in chief..Heidemarie Brandes Writer Terri King Managing Editor Joe Umbarger Writer Janet Runge Copy Editor Joyce Kirtley Writer Jennifer Palmer Sports Editor Scott Moore Writer Dayna Poarch Advertising Mgr.. ...... Kristin Wires Writer Jimmy Hyde Ad Sales Sherri Horsechief Writer Anthony Tompkins Ad Sales Brad Jeffries Sports Writer Rachel Schnitzer Paste-up Jennifer Palmer Chief Photographer Chris Smith Circulation Terri King Photographer Kenneth Kappen Public Relations...Jojo Takyi-Micah Photographer Mike Simons Writer Roy Howe Photographer David McNeese Writer Michelle Peller Cartoonist/Artist Russell Benson Adviser Mark Hanebutt The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by students in the department of journalism on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the regular school term, except during examinations and holidays, and on Thursdays only during the summer term at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. Telephone number (405) 341-2980, Ext. 5914. One-year subscription rate $12. Second-class postage paid at Edmond, Okla. "POSTMASTER:" Send address change to The Vista, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 73034. Letters
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had my first class in the Communications Building (CB) in the fall of 1991. I remember the first time I set foot in the building due to the pain I felt with every step because I was on the verge of bursting. I scrambled around the first floor in "scud missile" fashion until my wandering eyes caught the glimpse of "MEN." As my eyes scanned the room I had never encountered before, I noticed someone had left the right hand sink on. I went to turn it off, and what to my dismay — the faucet was stuck! The water just kept running. Not a big stream, you see, but more than a drip. In the days to come, I waged an all out war to stop it. I tried turning and prying the knobs myself, I even avoided that restroom for months. Now, herein lies the riddle. Every week that bathroom
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was cleaned at least once, I know. I would leave papers in the corners just to see if they would be picked up the next week, and sure enough, they were gone every week. Surely they too had to see the "Mini White Water." And another thing, am I the only student in two years to ever use this restroom? I think not. I do understand that UCO maintenance works very hard to keep up with all that is required and that one sink would seem insignificant, but there has been easily a potential 17,000 gallons of water wasted due to this single faucet. Now, how long it had run before I caught notice, I don't know. Hey, how about this? I'll buy the CB a real nice faucet, ya know, one that shuts off too. Heck, I'll even buy at the high end of the faucets and graciously supply two so that both
in that restroom will match. And in return, UCO can pick up my tuition for one year. What do you think? Maybe we could start a "Faucet Scholarship," and we can replace all leaky faucets on campus. Yes, we would be known as the "Water Tight. Campus of Oklahoma." We could then start an annual "Street Faucet Festival," with faucet floats and the infamous "Faucet Fried Chicken Feast." Banners all over the world would be erected in UCO' s name in memory of functioning faucets and saved water from sea to sea. Or... maybe we can just get the faucet replaced and go on with life. In the words of Ben Franklin—"Well done is better than well said."
-Paul Hudson UCO Student
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his letter will likely be one of the most unusual you've read. I sincerely hope it doesn't offend or repulse you. This is more of an urgent PLEA than question or request as my community ties are virtually none. I am an inmate on death row at Arizona State Prison. I've been on death row for 10 years fighting for a new trial for a crime I was convicted of that I did not commit. I know everybody says that they didn't do it, regardless if they did it or not. I guess that makes it hard for those that are truly innocent. I have been studying law since I got here simply because I can't see myself sitting here hoping someone else will look into my innocence. Law study is also how I occupy my mind but even then, without some sort of free-world communication, life becomes suffocating. Death row has to be the ultimate of loneliness and despair for anyone to conceive even in a mere thought. To share views and opinions with people can cast great light where now there is nothing but darkness and gloom. Bernard Smith #49340, Arizona State Prison, P.O. Box 8600, Horence, AZ 85232 Bernard Smith Arizona State Prison -
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In addition, applicants must have never been married, must have no children and must have no felony convictions. Submitted photographs will be judged on overall appearance, originality, creativity and photographic quality. For an application and additional information about the contest and deadline, write to Susan Peterson, national college director 5400 W. Cheyenne #1098 Las Vegas, NV 89108.
Hearing of teen charged with murder postponed MCALES'l ER, Okla. (AP) — Pittsburg County District Judge The mental competency hearing Robert Layden, Assistant District for a teen-ager accused of killing Attorney Chris Wilson said. "When he was being brought his grandfather will be reschedout from uled afthe lunch ter inibreak, he tial pro- When he was being brought out from w a s ceed- the lunch break, he was brought into brought ings the courthouse in cuffs and jurors into the ended courtsaw him. in a house in mis- Chris Wilson, assistant district cuffs and trial. attorney jurors The -— saw motion by defense attorneys for Shawn him," Wilson said. The hearing was to be rePitts was granted Thursday by
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UCO student takes part in investment challenge participating in the contest, he said. The students were given a fictitious $500,000 budget to buy, sell or trade stocks listed on the American and New York stock exchanges. "It gave me a real- life view of how a brokerage firm works," Lynn said. Lynn invested in stocks such as Medical Care America and Boeing, he said. The winner of the competition in the college division received a 1994 Pontiac Firebird Formula, $5,000 in cash and $1,200 in AT&T Long Distance certificates. "It's a great way for students to experience the actual ups and downs of the stock market without risking real money," stated Mike Ruziska, AT&T college market manager.
By Dayna Poarch Staff Writer A University of Central Oklahoma graduate was the top performing student from UCO in the AT&T Collegiate Investment Challenge with a portfolio value of $524,400. Eddie Lynn, who graduated in December with a degree in finance, was nationally ranked 1,002 of 11,472 students who participated in the stock trading competition, he said. He finished 11 of 134 in Oklahoma and received $100 from the UCO Finance Club. The university was not ranked because at least 35 students must participate for AT&T to keep track of their progress, he said. Lynn was one of 22 UCO scheduled today. The jury is not allowed to see a defendant handcuffed because of the concern it could cause prejudice against him. Melvin Pitts died Jan. 28, 1992 from gunshot wounds in his head and chest. He also had been repeatedly stabbed. Shawn Pitts and two brothers, Michael and Johnnie Smith, all of Haileyville, were arrested the next day in the victim's car. Pins and Johnnie Smith were
charged with murder and robbery, and Michael Smith was released from juvenile custody after agreeing to testify against Pitts. Johnnie Smith was found guilty of robbery in February 1993 and received a five-year sentence. Pitts' attorneys wanted the competency hearing after doctors issued conflicting reports on his ability to assist in his defense. Pitts has claimed he was raped by his grandfather and that he killed him for revenge.
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UCO student wins Young Scholar's prize for humanities paper By Terri King Staff Writer University of Central Oklahoma junior, Michael Greeson, has won The Younger Scholar's Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NTH) for his paper on the state of nature theories of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. of a $2,500 grant fro', theNEH to further his research : it his paper entitled, "Hobbes, Locke and the
State of Nature Theories: A Reassessment." "It's one of the most prestigious awards I could have won. This blows everything I've done to this point away. I don't know of anybody in the state that has won this award. In my field, it's the biggest thing I'm going to win for years," Greeson said Greeson said applications for this award are highly competitive because each year papers are submitted from colleges all over the country. Greeson said the competition is based upon the submission of a detailed and rigorous application detailing the researcher's paper, work plan, methodology and an account of what will be done with the grant money on a day-by-day basis. "This is an award that demands something of me. I have to research and write, so I'm under a lot of pressure to produce," said Greeson. The paper also won the Outstanding Undergraduate Paper of the Year award from the Oklahoma Political Science Association and has been submitted to the philosophy journal, "Episteme," and has just been entered into the Southwestern Political Science
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Association's regional competition. "These awards really spurred me on. I wasn't expecting to get these awards," said Greeson. Greeson, a philosophy major, said he was taking some political theory classes with Dr. Gregory Scott when Scott encouraged him to enter his paper in the competitions. Greeson said he wants to earn a doctorate degree and teach philosophy. Greeson believes this award will open doors for him at some major universities when he is ready to start his graduate studies in the future. "This particular work could change my entire academic career," said Greeson. "This is a wonderful award to get, but it's not just the award that I find satisfying; it's the doors that this can open up for me. It's a national award, and it's incredible just to mentioned for this, much less to win it," he said.
Teres 2 cents Regulate all of it or regulate none of it The latest uproar concerning our national bug-a-boo about cigarettes has inadvertently exposed a chink in the rhetoric of those opposing the legalization of drugs. Here's the deal. Illicit drugs are illegal in this country and drugs meant for medicinal purposes are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Alcohol is one of two purely recreational drugs; its use is regulated and barred from people of a certain age, but not from specific use.
March 10, 1994 The other drug is nicotine. Its use is perfectly OK for public consumption as long as you suck it through a narrow roll of paper. But if you need it for medicinal reasons, to quit the smoking habit, you will need a prescription from a doctor. The problem is, if nicotine is such a dangerous drug that only a
99 Nicotine is a drug. It is an extremely additctive drug; reports have shown that it is every bit as addictive as heroin. doctor is qualified to dispense it, then why is just anyone able to sell it if it is in a cigarette? No one can deny the fact that the reason, the only reason, that
a cigarette is consumed by anyone over the age of 12 is for the nicotine hit they need to feed their ongoing addiction. This hypocrisy is handily ignored by those who will not give an inch when it comes to the possibility of legalizing other drugs. Nicotine is a drug. It is an extremely addictive drug; reports have shown that it is every bit as addictive as heroin. It is also a drug that kills. But that's OK As I have said many times before, people must bear the responsibility for the cost of their own actions. But it is wrong for regulatory entities to classify a drug dangerous enough to bar from over-thecounter use, while freely permitting its use when it is in another form. If nicotine is truly dangerous, then regulate it like it is. If it's not, then allow people to buy it without a prescription for their own discretionary use.
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African Student Association holds inaugural ceremony Jason Webb Student Writer
African Student Association Activities Coordinator JoJo TakyiMicah and Joyce Mensah present Rutendo Nziramasanga as president of the African Student Association. The ASA was inaugurated March 7 in the University Center. (Photo by Chris Smith)
The African Student Association held its inaugural ceremony at noon Tuesday in Ballroom C of the University Center to celebrate the approvement of the newlyformed organization. The room was filled with traditional African objects, colorful garments and the sweet smell of fruit. Native drums thundered through the air as Innocent Dargby, aUCO student, opened the ceremony with a call to order. Jojo Takyi-Micah, activities coordinator, welcomed everyone and spoke briefly on dreaming big. "As you can see by all the chairs and all the food, we planned big," said Takyi-Micah, "and we're not going to stop dreaming big." Isabel Makwangwala and Doyin Isiaka sang the African Anthem, followed by the Lord's Prayer recited by Isiaka in Yoruba (Nige-
rian language), Valerie Okora in Swahili (Kenyan language) and Priscilla Mabaso in Xhosa (South African language). Takyi-Micah and Marilyn DeBurgh Mensah performed a Ghanaian traditional dance called Adowa, the royal court dance. Each dressed in Ghanaian attire called Kente. When the dance was over, Rutendo Nziramasanga, the chapter president, was brought on stage and presented to the people. "We're going to put her on the throne, African style," said TakyiMicah. They sat her on an African throne three times, which, according to Takyi-Micah, represented putting her in authority and confirmation that she is the authority. Nziramasanga briefly spoke about the Association and African / UCO relations. "The African Student Association gives us an opportunity to enlighten students about African culture," said Nziramasanga. Two other speakers were Dr.
Ronald Paddack and Joyce Mensah, mother of Marilyn Mensah, who performed the Adowa with Takyi-Micah. Paddack reported that 56 African students are currently enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma. The elder Mensah encouraged the students to be a "bearer of hope" for unity and participation with other international students. To end the ceremonies, TakyiMicah and the younger Mensah performed a second native dance. "It's a social dance normally performed at weddings and things like that," said Takyi-Micah. Stephanie Driver, sponsor, said that the whole purpose for the inauguration was to "let people know we're actually here as an actual organization." The newly-formed organization, with its motto "Unity, Discipline, Excellence," was formed to "bring African students together and form a resource outlet for African students," said TakyiMicah.
Journalism honor society to hold initiation reception Jason Webb Student Writer
The Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society initiation and reception will be held at 2 p.m. April 22 in the Communications Building, Room 211. Once a year, the honor society invites the top 10 percent of the journalism majors to join. If the
majors pay the one-time $20 fee, they will receive a KTA key/pin, a membership certificate and card and a KTA newsletter. Those who can't attend the initiation can still be in the honor society, as long as the fee is paid to the journalism department secretary by 5 p.m. March 18. Once a student is a member, he or she is a member for life. It looks very good on a resume, said Dr.
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Desperate dad not going to prison \NTH' 11.: PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A retired police officer who held up a liquor store to help pay medical bills for his braindamaged son won't have to go to prison. Supreme Court Justice James Cowhey placed 33-year-old Eric Shames on five years' probation Monday and ordered him to perform 200 hours of community service. He also was ordered to repay the S1.500 he stole at gunpoint. "I never would have hurt anybody," Shames said. his voice trembling. "I just wanted to pay some bills.' Shames' 4-year-old son. Christopher, was born with a rare heart disorder. Surgery in 1992 went awry, leaving: the boy brain-damaged, blind and in a wheelchair. He requires 24-hour car. Christopher has S200,000 in bills not covered by insurance, Shames' lawyer said. Shames said the pressu:e me over the border from the right side of the law to the wrong side."
Global unen.iplo) - incnt slt-, its worst WASHINGTON (AP) — Global unemployment has risen to its worst levels since the Great Depression with nearly one of three workers either out of work or earning too little to live decently, a U.N. organization says. In the United States, more people are joining payrolls and earnings are rising. But around the world, 120 million people are registered as unemployed and probably many more millions never bother to register, the International Labor Organization said in a report Sunday. "Practically half of the 35 million unemployed workers in Western Europe have been off the employment rolls for a year or more," Michel Hansenne, the TI n'Q dire^—,r general, said in a statem.- .,i.
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say to Bubba Sue, my big, beautiful redneck buddy, "Why did the chicken cross the road," and she says, "I don't know. Why?" And I say, "To prove to the armadillo that it could too be done." Bubba Sue snorts beer out her nose, then burps and giggles. I think of that joke because we're cruisin' in my Mercury to Austin to visit some friends and in the last 50 miles or so we must have seen half a dozen dead armadillos on the highway, the last one stretched out over the length of a city block. Armadillos get snuffed by cars mostly right after dark. The pavement is still warm then, and the little fellas are huntin' for bugs and other tasty treats that hang out there. Bubba Sue says that the reason so many armadillos get killed is because when they sense danger they jump up as part of their defense, and end up catching the bottom of cars' bumpers and undercarriages. It probably works with coyotes, or whatever, I guess. It's just that cars aren't impressed, and neither are most drivers. It's not that armadillos are stupid. They just
Merit Scholarship entries available until March 31 By Michelle Peller
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Nien hijack Saudi Arabian jetliner NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) --- A Saudi Arabian jetliner with 139 passengers was hijacked to Nairobi Tuesday. The passengers were released, apparently unharmed, but two hijackers and the captain remained on board, police said. The plane, which belonged to Sandia, the kingdom's national carrier, was commandeered after taking off from the Red Sea city of Jiddah late Monday for Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The plane landed in Nairobi. A Kenyan police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said all the passengers were allowed to leave the plane. The officer said the captain and two other men were still on board. It nr't clear what the hijackers had demanded, if anything, One of the men was can -ying a handgun. -
Police take chairs in parking war DORMONT, Pa. (AP) — A police crackdown on "weapons" residents were using to guard parking spaces produced roughly 200 of the culprits: kitchen chairs. Or high chairs, benches, sawhorses, plastic food tubs and garbage cans — anything would do for people trying to keep other motorists from taking spaces they had labored to clear of snow. Police confiscated the chairs from streets over the weekend after six fights over parking spaces made scarce by last week's snowstorm. Residents could retrieve them Monday from a municipal parking lot. "I've been to the dog pound, but never the chair pound," retiree Daniel Malley said as he looked for two folding chairs he had marked with duct tape. Police Chief Russell McKibben hoped confiscating the space-savers will bring peace to Dormont's steep streets. He justified the chair roundup by classifying the items as abandoned property on a public roadway. "When the weather warms, we hope that tempers will cool," he said.
don't know any better. "I guess they think them armor plates they got'll save 'em from bein' run over and killed," Bubba Sue offers philosophically while she crushes her empty Pearl can and rips open a new six-pack. I think about what B ubba Suejust said, and then I think: y'know, some people are like that. They go around wearing this emotional armor, thinking, "Hah! I'm invincible!" and next thing you know some hotroddin' heartbreaker or somebody comes blowin' through and smashes 'ern flat, armor and all, and there ain't nothin' they can do about it. I tell Bubba Sue this, and she just gives me one of those sidelong glances of hers and says, "You're weird." Maybe I am. And maybe armadillos are just stupid. But chickens are suppose to be pretty stupid, too, and you almost never see a dead chicken in the road. I don' t know what that means. But I think about it all the way to the Austin city limits — a hundred miles and some 10 smashed armadillos later.
The University of Central Oklahoma Merit Scholarship applications are available at the financial aid counter in the Lillard Administration Building or the University Center, Room 317 ror interested students. The deadline is March 31. The tuition feL-waiver scholarship is open to undergraduate students residing in Oklahoma, said Margaret Howell, scholarship coordinator. Freshman applicants must have made a 22 on the ACT exam and
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New policy on reservations, cancellations goes into effect By Voncile Davis Student Writer
At the beginning of the year, new policies for making reservations and cancellations at the University Center went into effect. Art Robinson, director of the center, said that some people were not complying with the procedures for reserving and cancelling space, therefore, it was necessary to put them in writing. He said that when people forget to cancel, the room would still be on hold and could not be rented to anyone else. "We try to accommodate everyone," he said.
Persons are now required to sign a contract and pay a reservation fee in advance for the rental space. This protects both parties when cancellations are not promptly made. "Nine rooms are available for rent and range from $55 to $250 per room, depending on which room is requested. The cost for the total Ballroom is $750," said Liz Vermillyea, scheduling clerk. Students receive a 60 percent discount off the regular rate. When food requests are made, a
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Seminar to teach UCO staff, faculty emergency response University of Central Oklahoma faculty and staff are invited to attend a wellness seminar from noon to 1 p.m. March 18 to learn what should be done in an emergency until help arrives. "I get questions all the time from staff and faculty about what do we do if something happens in one of our classes," said Don Powers, director of safety and environment management at the Physical Plant. Jeanette Henderson, a certified emergency medical tech-
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Bronchos win third NCAAII title Stan Wagnon
Student Writer Individual success led to team success for the University of Central Oklahoma over the weekend as the Bronchos won their third consecutive NC AA Division II national championship in Pueblo, Colo. UCO finished the two-day event with four individual champions and tied a school record with eight All-Americans. In addition, the Bronchos swept all the individual awards at the tournament in picking up their llth national title since 1979. The Bronchos steadily pulled away from the contenders and finished with 127.25 points, almost doubling runner-up Mankato State's 65.5 total. NebraskaOmaha ended up in third place with 53 points, while South Dakota State (49.75) and North Dakota State (45.5) rounded out the
top five. UCO's Brian Melchiori was named Outstandin g Wrestler after taking the 126-pound title and was also awarded the Most Falls trophy, winning three of his four matches by fall. UCO head coach David James earned his fifth Coach of the Year honor, guiding the Bronchos to the national title for the eighth time in his 12 years at the helm. Joining Melchiori as individual champions were 134-pounder Ryan Martin, Jerry Best at 142, and 158-pounder Wes White. The Bronchos received runner-up efforts from past champions Randy Zellner at 118 and 167-pounder Keith Cunningham, while Chad Humphrey finished fifth at 190 and Mark Cunningham sixth at 150. "I'm more overwhelmed and relieved than anything," said James. "We've been favorites all year long and everybody said we were going to win, but you've still got to go
compete and do it. I think it's a tribute to our wrestlers that they performed the way they did." Melchiori called on his favorite move, labeled the Melchiori, to overcome top-seeded and previously unbeaten Chris Nelson of Northern Colorado. Melchiori, who reached the finals via two falls and a maj or decision, stunned a highly-partisan crowd when he pinned Nelson in 1:46. Martin, an All-American in 1992 before injuring his knee in `93, ended his comeback trail with an emotional 7-5 overtime victory over Nebraska Kearney's Martin Segovia to take the 134-pound title. The top-seeded Martin reached the finals with a major decision and three regular decisions in finishing his stellar senior campaign at 32-12. Best, who joined the Bronchos after the Christmas break, used a five-point move early in the first period to assure his 9-3 win over previously undefeated Ron
McClure of Minnesota-Duluth in the 142 title bout. The sophomore from Chandler ended up with an 18-4 record. White rolled to his second consecutive individual title at 158, getting six takedowns en route to a 13-5 major decision over North Dakota State's Joel Vettel. The senior finishes his two-year UCO career at 45-13, going 24-7 with a team-high 98 takedowns this year. Zellner fell to NDSU's Brian Kapusta in the 118 finals for the second-straight year, but he became only the seventh four-time All-American in UCO's spirited wrestling history. With a 132-42 career record, Zellner finishes second on the career- win list atUCO. Keith Cunningham's bid for three consecutive individual titles ended when he was upset by Mankato State's Jason Smith 7-6 in the 167 finals. The top seed used a technical fall and two shutout decisions to reach the finals before bowing to Smith. With a
Baseball team splits at festival By Scott Moore
Sports Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma baseball team took two and dropped two at the Fort Hays State Festival at Fort Hays, Kansas over the weekend. The Bronchos crushed host Fort Hays State 13-2 Friday and downed Denver 4-2 Saturday. UCO then dropped thier final two games losing to Fort Hays 7-4 and Metro State 7-3 on Sunday. The Bronchos are now 5-3 overall. UCO collected 12 hits in its opening win over Fort Hays State. Designated hitter senior Gordon Hockett nailed two home runs and drove in seven RBIs.
Freshman pitcher Greg Hall picked up the win for the Bronchos, allowing just two hits with five strikeouts in the fiveinning contest. The Bronchos followed that by slipping past Denver behind the strong pitching arm of transfer Brian Nichols who picked up the win by fanning nine batters and allowing just four hits. Senior right hander Mark Berglan came in to pick up the save. In the rematch with Fort Hays State, UCO collected 10 hits but stranded 11 runners. Senior right hander Kaleb Schroeder pitched five innings, giving up seven hits and striking out five in a losing effort. UCO closed the festival by losing to Metro State who collected
10 hits, including four each from starter Chris Perkins and reliever Martin Andler. Third baseman Dave Miller went 2 for 3 at the plate and collected a stolen base. Through eight games this year Zac Robinson, theAll-American junior-college transfer leads the team in hitting with a .500 average. Freshman Greg Hall is the Bronchos top pitcher with a 2-0 record and a 4.19 earned run average. UCO will hostNebrask-Kearney this weekend with a double-header at noon Saturday at Broncho Stadium, then a single contest begining at noon Sunday also at Broncho stadium. Admission is free to students.
career record of 141-41, Cunningham will leave as the alltime winningest wrestler in UCO history. He finishes second on the list for career falls with 45. Mark Cunningham, Keith's younger brother, went 3-3 in the tourney to place sixth and cap off a 26-18 freshman campaign. Humphrey, a 1992 All-American at Southern IllinoisEdwardsville before transferring to UCO, reached the semifinals via a pair of decisions before losing to eventual champion Jason Blasius of South Dakota State and finishing fifth. Heavyweight Robert Washington and 177-pounder Chad Drake finished fine seasons as well, although the pair did not place. Washington dropped his record to 21-15 with a pair of losses after a first-round bye. Drake won one match for the Bronchos before losing back-to-back bouts to end his sophomore season with a 10-16 record. , ,
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Lady Bronchos split with Wayne State; drop to 3-5 By Rachel Schnitzer
Sports Writer The Lady Bronchos split their regular season home opener on Monday. The University of Central Oklahoma beat Wayne State and then dropped the second half of the double-header. The first game was all UCO. The Lady Bronchos racked up 12 hits on their way to an 8-0 runrule shortened game.
The lady Broncho offense was led by senior second baseman Lynda Thomas who went 3-3and had one RBI in the game and is hitting .321 for the season. Catcher Misti Shipman, who leads the team in offense, added two hits and two RBIs. All-American April Bradley has been struggling at the plate but has held her ground on the defensive. Jody Miller pitched a three-hit shutout to lead the Bronchos in the field. Her performance was high-
lighted by two Ks and eight pop fly outs. The second game, however was not as productive for the Lady Bronchos. UCO was held to amore four hits in the 4-0 loss. "The hitting is there but not all together," said Jennifer Daggs. "It (hitting) will come in the future. Rightnow we are trying to get into the groove." UCO hits the road this weekend to play in the Missouri Southern Tournament. The Lady Bronchos
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Two new self help books "Money for Adult Students" and "How to Find a Job: 12 Simple Techniques" are available from Energeia Publishing Inc. The firstbook, "MoneyforAdult Amnesty International member Regina Bowling(Right) explains the information on a flyer Student," is aimed at the adult to Melanie Goodner. Amnesty International will hold its next meeting on March 30 in the Liberal Arts Building. (Photo by Chris Smith) student (over age 25) who is currently attending college or planning to attend in the future. The book tells who to contact and how to apply for the many competition. The competition is society" and "Improving commu- place respectively. By Jimmy Hyde one of two slated for 1994. nication between school adminis- Scholarships are given for grants, loans and fellowships that Staff Writer NARS is a non-profit, adult tration and adult students." school, living and other expenses ue available to adult students. student organization. To enter, one must be at least 25 associated with the adult's return The second book, "How to Find The first, second and third-place years old, amember of NARS and to school. a Job: 12 Simple Techniques," The National Association of scholarships will be awarded for a enrolled in post-secondary edu- For an application, information explains a step-by-step process on Returning Students (NARS) is 500 word or less essay on the cation or training institution. and deadlines, call (503) 581-3731 how to go about the task of finding presently accepting applications topics: "Why I became an adult The prizes are $250, $150 and or write NARS, P.O. Box 3283, for its third annual scholarship student;" " The adult student in $75 for first, second and third- Salem, OR 97302. employment. The book offers helpful inforIN IN Ell MO MI W MOM= NM IN MI Mal mation on how to search for employers and how to prepare for e interviews. Tax & Accounting Get two delicious Whataburgers for The book also includes a "cheat just $ 2.50 with this coupon Coy key sheet," which can be used to help Cortifice Public Accountant Good at: remember references' telephone U WE OFFER numbers and other necessary in421 So. Broadway X3ELECTRONIC P Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 formation when filling out appli(Edmond) GAIITAX FILING Saturday 9:00-Noon cations for employment. WHAMURGER
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GRADUATION Continued from front page been added to the commencement ceremonies. The names of all honor students are now announced, students names are announced as they cross
the stage and a "hooding ceremony" where the masters' candidates are honored have been incorporated into the ceremonies. The ceremonies are also without a keynote speaker which helps
keep the events shorter. "It's nice, because sometimes when you have a guest speaker they will talk forever," May said. The College of Education will hold its commencement at 7 p.m.
May 13. OnMay 14, the CollegeofBusiness Administration, College of Mathematics and Science and the College of Liberal Arts will hold
commencement. They will occur at 10 a.m., p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. All ceremonies will be held a the Hamilton Field House.
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service, and the 89'er Cafeteria will be used as an expansion of the Red Bud room and seating for the Food Court. "We will still have the Red Bud room and other options open for larger groups, and we will also have catering," Rahman said. Rahman said that construction for the Court is scheduled to begin Oct. 1, 1994, and predicts its completion by January 1996. "We may have to cut down on certain services while building this, but we will not deny services
to the student. Like the post office - we will have stay open longer hours to help," Rahman said. The Morrison Hospitality Group is providing all of the services for negotiation between the restaurants and the university. Rahman said that the group is "very supportive of our campus and will help us in any way to make this successful." "It is President Nigh's wish to make the Food Court state of the art, and to encourage students to spend time here," said Rahman.
Unrest plagues Israel over Jewish settlers in Hebron JERUSALEM (AP) — A growing number of Cabinet ministers say Israel should remove 400 militant Jewish settlers living among 80,000 Arabs in the heart of the West Bank town of Hebron. Since a Jewish settler massacred worshipers at a mosque in Hebron on Feb. 25, the PLO has refused to return to peace talks with Israel until some settlements, including the one in Hebron, are dismantled and a peacekeeping force is established in the occupied territories. But Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin refused to allow a vote on removing the Hebron settlers Sunday, apparently fearing a rightwing backlash. Rabin opposes the immediate dismantling of any of the 144 settlements in the occupied territories, where 120,000 Jews live among 1.8 million Palestinians. Settler leaders have threatened to resist any attempt to uproot the Hebron enclave, which is inhabited mostly by religious Jews who believe they are carrying out a divine mission to reclaim the biblical land of Israel, including the West Bank and Gaza. At Sunday's Cabinet meet-
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MAINLY STUDENTS 20 Years Experience, 4.0 SNU grad, types 120 wpm, APA, Turabian, etc. Editing/writing assistance, laser printer, competitive rates. Within walking distance of UCO by appointment only. 340-2001 or 24-hr pager 557-9121. FAST ACCURATE TYPING service in my home. Term papers-familiar with all formats. Laser printer $1.25/pg...title page free. $1.00/pg after 30 pages. NE of Edmond area. Call Loretta 348-1005. RESEARCH PAPER ASSISTANCE Professional writing tutor. I can help you with your research and construction of paper. Edit, spell, grammar, punctuation check. Student rates. CALL NOW! 330-0034 $$COLLEGE MONEY$$Private Scholarships & Grants. America's finest. Since 1981. You're guaranteed minimum of $250 worth of financial aid from sources provided, or we will refund your fee. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LOCATORS, Box 1881, Joplin, MO 648021881. 1-800-879-7485. SUNRISE TYPING for all your typing and word processing needs, business, personal, and academic. High quality, laser printer, reasonable rates, NW OKC, 728-9808, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE. ASAP TYPING Close to Campus Professional typing & speedy service. Reports, theses, term papers, resumes & business needs. Any format-APA, MLA, ASR, Turabian. Can help w/editing & writing. Spell check, laser prints, minor error correction. Available anytime. FREE Text Storage $1.50 page Call Debi 341-6282 PREGNANT? Anxious? Need Help? We can help... The Pregnancy Testing Center in Edmond. Free pregnancy test available. Call 341-3139 or 359-1400 for more information.
FAST ACCURATE TYPING with reasonable rates. Call after 6 pm, 340-2536. WORD PROCESSING, TYPING Service. Laser printer, reasonable rates, prompt, accurate service, flexible hours to adjust to your schedule. For info, please call 721-8813. TYPING-Edmond resident with college degree will type your term paper for $1.50/pg (resumes $7.50 & up). Call 341-1029. BBB WORD PROCESSING Resumes Papers Applications Reasonable, 848-9878 TAX PREPARATION 10% student discount RATLIFF TAX SERVICE 6809 N Broadway, Edmond Open 10:30-6 Mon-Fri or call for appt, 330-2907 THE SERVICE CENTER Typing $1.50 Page Typesetting Self-Service Computers Best Rates 405 N University 330-8973 RESUMES THAT WORK Beat the competition with a professionally written and styled resume--your best tool for getting in the door. The Service Center 405 N University 330-8973 SCHOLARSHIPS Anyone Can Qualify No GPA, AGE, or INCOME requirements Guaranteed program. The SERVICE CENTER 405 N University 330-3973 STAY UP with your studies this semester. Tutors are available for all subjects. Very reasonable prices. Call for appt, Universal Tutoring, 3405674. ELECTRONIC TAX FILINGReceiving a refund? I can file your tax return electronically and you can receive your money, from the IRS, in approx 2 wks! $25, call Sabre; UCO student, 942-8836. RESUMES RESUMES RESUMES Let a pro write & typeset your resume. $25 for job search pkg-Resume, reference page & letterhead for your cover letters. Close to campus, 10 years experience, Kathy, 3591696. TYPING SAME DAY SERVICE on most small jobs. Professional work. Reports, term papers, etc, $1.50/pg. Accurate formats: APA, MLA, ASR, Turabian, etc. Resumes & business needs, correspondence contracts & typesetting. Open 8:30am-6pm, M-F, 9-5 Sat. 405 N University Dr 330-8973
EDMOND TYPEWRITER has ribbons, tapes, service for most brands. Fast 24-hr service. 10% off w/UCO ID. Call 3413620. GREEN CARDS THROUGH LOTTERY Attention International Students! 55000 Green Cards through lottery. Take your chance. For more info, call 310-393-9541. CHERYL'S CUSTOM DOCUMENTS Top quality typing for bottom dollar prices! APA, MLA, ASR formats. Theses, term papers, reports, resumes, etc. Spell check; laser printer, 751-5217. PERFECT PAPERS Will do all types of typing. Typing done to your specifications, 341-5133. TYPING ETC All styles/formats, WordPerfect, laser printer, research assistance. Within walking distance to campus. Reasonable rates, 340-4074. FAST ACCURATE TYPING Let me help you with your term papers, reports, theses and business needs. High quality work, laser printer, spellcheck. Avaiiable anytime, $1.25/pg, 396-2883. COMPUTER PHYSICIAN Computer & printer repair, software tutoring. Windows, DOS, Microsoft Works, 3415832, Mon-Sun, 200 N Blvd, Suite 204, ask for Patrick. IF YOU NEED lawn care service this sumer, give me a call for mowing, edging & weeding. Have my own equipment. 771-3085 or 3403685, leave message for Martha.
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