The Vista March 13, 1997

University of Central Oklahoma

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UCO student leaders review proposed hike in tuition

By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer

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ay Parmley, representative from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), spoke to the Student Government Association (SGA) Monday about the proposed tuition increase.

Last fiscal year, there was a record increase in appropriations for higher education in Oklahoma of $71 million.

OSRHE is planning on receiving between $43 to $45 million new dollars for next year. This will be the first time ever to have a back-to-back record increase in Oklahoma, said Parmley.

"Oklahoma's economy has never been stronger in 20 years, with new money continually coming in," said Parmley.

Oklahoma Student Government Association has passed a bill to raise the tuition cap at all Oklahoma universities.

It is a two—year proposal and UCO could see up to a 7-percent increase for the fiscal year 1998 and up to a 4-percent cap increase for fiscal year 1999, said Parmley.

"This does not mean tuition,-will necessarily be raised this high," he said.

OSRHE has developed a standard cost for classes, taking into consideration the cost of educational programs, to decide appropriations for each university.

Not one university receives adequate funding, said Parmley. .

Program funding is not based on current enrollment.

"UCO's budget for this year is really based on

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INSIDE TODAY INDEX Editorial 2 Entertainment 10 Sports 14,15,16 Around Campus ... 22 Classifieds 23

MONEY TACTICS Tips offered on making your money work for you.

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EXERCISE Trends in health, fitness point to a wholesome lifestyle.

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AROUND TOWN Check out what's happening in the metro area this weekend.

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uition may be going up in the fall if one group gets its way. The Oklahoma Student Government Association has proposed a tuition increase at universities throughout the state. It says the hike will bring technology standards up to par. It thinks students should foot the bill for the improvements since the state is already paying for a large percentage of their education. Having students pay more is the only fair solution.

At some universities, student tuition is only a drop in the bucket compared to the total cost of a student's education.

But here at UCO, things are a little different. Students pay 35.3 percent of the cost of their education. When you compare that with 30.8 percent at OU and 28.5 percent at OSU, "fair share" arguments seem a little out of place. In fact, the only students in Oklahoma who pay a higher percentage of their total costs are at Langston. There student costs are 38.8 percent of the total.

You might wonder why we are paying 35.3 percent and OSU students are only paying 28.5 when their tuition is higher than ours. But OSU's state appropriation is also significantly higher than UCO's.

Maybe tuition should go up, Oklahoma universities could bring the latest technology into the classrooms. But an increase would only increase the inequity of UCO students paying more than their counterparts at other

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Staff member laments on radio station decline

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n December, 1984, I began working at KCSC as a student secretary. Three days after I started, I met the man I would marry 15 months later. We celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary in two weeks. Over the years, I have volunteered my time to assist with several of KCSC's pledge drives: answering telephones or picking up meals to be delivered to the people "onthe-air." At times, I have just watched the staff members work, not only for their livelihood but also for something that they really believe in — providing a service to the people of Oklahoma that no other radio station in the state does.

During this time, I have also learned a little bit about the operating budget. One thing is a certainty: There are never "additional funds." The budget is made up of three sources: moneys that listeners send in support of the station, usually generated through on-air fundraising; money from the license holder (in this case, UCO); and matching grant money from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The more money the station raises from the first two sources, the more grant money is funded. This also works in reverse, if funding from either or both of the other sources is decreased, grant money also decreases.

KCSC has built up their audience and kept their heads above water through the hard work of an excellent staff. With funding from previous years, KCSC has gone from vinyl records and turntables to compact discs and some digital audio tapes; from 10 watts to 100,000 watts; from being heard only in Edmond to being heard in neighboring states. They receive postcards and letters on almost a weekly basis from people traveling through the state or from those who have recently moved here who want to let them know what a

great job they do and what a quality station they have.

In the last few years, KCSC's funding has been cut and cut and cut again. If a building is completed under budget, that's thought a good thing; however, when a business fails to meet its operating budget, especially time after time, that's a problem. KCSC has been unable to meet their monetary needs in the last three years but they have made do with what they have. Quarters are cramped and over-crowded but they have managed to work around each other. Equipment continues to be replaced and serviced, staff members continue to be paid and the business of running a professional radio station goes on because the alternative would be to give up.

The University has offered them alternate housing but only if they pay exorbitant rental fees—this at the same time their funding has been cut. When staff members travel to Public Radio conferences, it is almost a joke when they talk to public radio personnel from around the country and find out what kind of support they get from their license holders, "KCSC receives how much support from the school? Ten percent? And what's your audience share?"

The editorial from Tuesday, March 4, is the reality, "Reserves and fund drives have helped the station continue to blossom, but excessive cuts will soon take their toll."

To believe otherwise is an illusion and a disservice to the people of Oklahoma and the faculty, staff and students of the University of Central Oklahoma.

—Martha C. Anderson UCO alumnus and staff member

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enrollment from a year or two opportunity to hear about the years ago," he said. impact of a tuition increase, said This explains why new money Keith Weber, president of SGA. from the Legislature is put into "The Board of Regents also base equity adjustment, said got feedback about what the Parmley. money should go for," he said.

"Last year OSRHE sets OSRHE gave the guidelines, $6.5 million but budget dollars to base UCO has the priorities need equity to be taken up adjustments," largest equity with each said Parmley. adjustment and the campus "UCO has administration, the largest largest need. said Parmley. equity SGA plans adjustment and to meet with —Jay Parmley the largest UCO President representative from George Nigh need."

UCO has the Oklahoma State to discuss had the widest Regents for Higher these priorities, swing in Education Weber said. enrollment and After spring received 34 break, SGA percent of that which is $2.2 will meet to discuss and vote on million, said Parmley. whether or not to pass the new Base funding of equity OSGA bill for tuition increase at adjustments, $2.2 million, are UCO. never taken away. When Some members of SGA enrollment declines, UCO is not disagree on the tuition increase penalized. unless an equitable system of The meeting today was the state funding on a per—student first time students had an basis is resolved.

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Student arrested at fraternity party

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dmond Police made an arrest at an Alpha Tau Omega house party March 8.

Jason Edward Davis, 19, of Yukon was arrested for possession of an illegal substance and taken to county jail.

Davis, who is not a member of the fraternity, had been asked to leave the party after a security guard suspected he might be selling drugs, said Sgt. Nicki Smith of the Edmond Police Department.

"An officer was driving by and saw a disturbance," Smith said.

The drug Davis was arrested for was Rohypnol, the "date rape drug."

Smith said although the drug is illegal in the

U.S., it is perscribed in other countries for sleep disorders.

"It's 10 times more potent than valium," Smith said.

She said in some cases the drug has been dropped into a drink and it dissolves, odorlessly and colorlessly. It then knocks the person out, incapacitating them and making it easier for them to be raped. Afterwards, the victim often doesn't remember what happened.

"It's a very dangerous drug," Smith said.

"Women should be aware to keep their drink with them."

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March 13, 1997

Student group offers educational seminars to involve public

By Heidi Centrella Staff Writer

Students in Free Enterprise (S1 E) is organizing seminars in the metro area and planning mini-workshops for civic groups to discuss the problems we are facing with social security.

SIFE is a non-profit, bipartisan campus organization whose goal is to educate the community for a better understanding of the U.S. economy.

"We'll talk to anyone who will listen," said Jeff Brown, SIFE president.

The group wants to offer alternatives and educate both students and the general public, Brown said.

SIFE is doing this with the help of Economic Security 2000.

"We are a message board for this area," said Sll-E sponsor, Dr. Billye Hansen, associate professor of general business.

"At the rate we're going, we're heading for a 60-70 percent tax rate in order to keep up with the entitlements... something must be done now," Hansen said.

"We want the public to get involved, make a wise consumer decision and contact their congressmen."

The group will meet at 1:30 p.m. March 13 in Thatcher Hall to discuss the social security problem. At 4 p.m. March 14 they will meet in the Business Auditorium with other universities in the state to start a mutual project for all S1FE teams in Oklahoma.

The group will propose UCO to be the grass roots site for information, said Hansen.

Anyone may attend the meetings this week to learn more about SlEE and how they plan to attack the social security problem.

"It's a necessary topic that we've all got to face," said Hansen.

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UCO business chapter UCO Women's caucus launched to involve students envisions faculty, staff in social security reform mentoring program

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r. John Banks-Brooks, assistant professor of general business at UCO, will lead the newly formed Oklahoma chapter of Economic Security 2000, the nation's first grassroots organization dedicated to saving and remodeling Social Security.

Founded in 1995 by economic development expert Sam Beard, the group is a non-partisan, non-profit organization.

Economic Security 2000, based in Washington D.C., has chapters in 23 states. The Oklahoma chapter was added in January 1997 and will meet monthly at a yet to be determined date.

Banks-Brooks led a discussion March 5 of the Oklahoma City Economic Round Table on saving the social security system and creating a nation of savers.

Having an interest in eliminating the budget deficit, Banks-Brooks heard about Economic Security 2000 which led him to explore the entitlement position.

As a state leader, Banks-Brooks coordinates the region and eventually a state chairman will be assigned, said Nicci Millington, the group's national media liaison.

The discussion focused on entitlements, a major drain on the system that many believe will ultimately bankrupt it, Banks-Brooks said.

Oklahoma business leaders, economists and students from Oklahoma City area universities attended the meeting. The group proposes an adjustment to the social security system involving a two-tier approach.

The first tier would preserve the federal safety

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net—the social security program as we know it.

The second tier would use the powers of private investment and compound interest. These investments made by government-approved money managers, would establish individual savings accounts for every working American.

"Our number-one priority is saving the social security system and keeping it around," said Millington.

Unlike those who want to keep the system as is, or want to raise taxes and decrease benefits, another group wants to privatize the system, dismantle it and eliminate Social Security all together, Millington said.

"We're a moderate middle ground compromise between these two extremes."

Millington said the group's latest tactic is to start chapters on college campuses.

"These are our new taxpayers and we need to get them involved," said Millington.

UCO's Students In Free Enterprise are incorporating a similar program on a collegiate level and will volunteer to sponsor seminars concerning the social security problem.

"Social Security means a great deal to Americans and always has," Banks-Brooks said.

Baby boomers are getting older and nearing retirement age, he said.

"We're going to have a real problem... At the rate we are going we will either have to raise taxes or decrease benefits."

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The UCO Women's Caucus plans to pair younger faculty and staff members with more seasoned faculty and staff in a new mentoring program on campus.

"Our plan is to identify what's out there for a mentoring program," said Karen Barnes, assistant professor of nursing.

"When we find what the need is, we'll plan a mentoring training program for faculty and staff."

Students will benefit from the program as well by learning from the trained professors, said Barnes.

"When junior faculty come in, unless they're socialized to that role, they need to tap into the political environment at the university."

A mentor can help plan career strategies that you have to learn by doing, said Dr. Linda Norton, director of continuing education.

Although no official pairing is done yet, the program will probably be in place in the Norton next academic year, Norton said.

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r A growing industry, but can it cure what ails you?

By Rhonda Bowden Staff Writer

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ot the flu? Believe in ghosts?

Well, if you think the "spirit" of a substance can cure what ails you, then you may want to try homeopathic medicine.

There is a common misconception of what exactly homeopathic medicine is, said Dr. Dale Peterson, staff doctor for the UCO Student Health Center.

"Whatever homeopathy is—it is not biochemical."

According to a 1994 article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the theory behind homeopathy is that "diseases can be cured by giving substances to patients 'that, in a healthy person would cause symptoms similar to the disease."

"It is a system of medicine based upon the principle of like cures like," said Peterson.

Because drug stores are stocking the products alongside traditional remedies, and marketers are repackaging them to look more like traditional cures, sales are up and are expected to continue to rise, according to reports in U.S. News and World Report.

During the past few years, sales of homeopathic products have grown about 20 percent a year, reaching roughly $200 million in 1995. Homeopathy began in the 1800s with a German physician who noticed the similarity between the

symptoms for quinine overdose and those of malaria. Malaria is the disease that quinine is prescribed as a treatment for, said Peterson.

The physician then began to experiment on himself using smaller and smaller doses of different substances, "sometimes with very significant success," Peterson said.

It may sound similar to vaccines or allergy shots, but there are differences.

Homeopathy believers say the smaller the dose, the more potent the cure.

"The extreme dilution of the 'active ingredient' in most homeopathic medicines is the equivalent of one drop in a container more than 50 times the size of earth," reports Dan McGraw in the Feb. 17, 1997 issue of U.S. News and World Report.

He goes on to say that a University of Maryland physicist figures the odds of a consumer actually getting even a single molecule of active ingredient are "less than those of getting hit by an asteroid."

The AMA journal stated that homeopathic healers don't dispute this, but believe the "spirit of the substance" is all that is needed.

"It sounds like voo-doo," said Peterson. But the philosophy behind homeopathy is not biochemical, it is bioenergenic. "The energy system of the body is out of balance."

He adds that if indeed we are dealing with bioenergenics, not biochemistry, then homeopathy would not require a

Dr. Dale Peterson cuts off a patient's cast at his office in Canyon Park.

Peterson also works as the UCO Student Health Center physician. (Staff photo by John Clanton) molecule to be there.

The theory is that the inherent vibrating energy from a substance used in homeopathic medicine is taken on by the water used in the preparation.

Peterson cautions that while homeopathy is becoming more widely accepted in this country, relatively few classically trained homeopaths are available.

Peterson said his patients often confuse homeopathy with nutritional medicine such as dietary and vitamin therapy.

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According to the U.S. News and World Report article, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that while homeopathic remedies haven't been tested like more traditional medicine for safety and proven effectiveness, they are not harmful.

A representative of the French pharmaceutical and homeopathic manufacturing firm, Boiron, agrees. "Of course it's safe, there's nothing in it."

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Photographic talents of UCO students displayed at Kirkpatrick Center

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he works of UCO photography students opened Friday at the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum in the Kirkpatrick Center.

The "Tokens of Taos" show was produced by a group of 19 students who spent fall break in and around the Taos N.M. area.

"Route 66: Facts, Faces, and Phantoms" was a summer class of 20 students who photographed all of Route 66 in Oklahoma.

Both groups were under the instruction of Dr. Woody Gaddis.

New gallery director Joe Ownbey organized the displays at the museum. Ownbey said he does not just want to show established photographers, but also the work of new up-andcoming talent. As long as the students keep producing work, he will give them space to hang their exhibit, he said.

The exhibit will be on display through the end of April, and can be viewed from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A fee of $6.50 is charged for entry, if you are not a member. The museum is located at 2100 N.E. 52 in Oklahoma City. For more information call (405) 424-4055. Ai

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UCO salutes public service, leadership Students recognized for campus, community contributions

By Roy Howe Guest Writer

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ustin Gregory, junior was awarded UCO's top honor for campus/community contribution and service, the Stanton L. Young Gold Medal Award, March 7 at UCO's Salute to Public Service and Leadership.

Semi-finalists for the student award are Stacy Thomas, Katherine O'Neill and Sarah Wilhite.

A cash award of $1,000 and a trophy was granted to the Stanton Young winner and $250 was awarded to each of the semi-finalists.

Gregory, Thomas, O'Neill and Wilhite were among 32 students recently chosen for the John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Student Leadership/Public Service Award. Each received $500.

During the Salute to Public Service ceremonies, keynote speaker Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr. praised UCO's outstanding student leaders, saying each have a responsibility to the country.

"Whether it's in church, school or for the city, we have a role to play as leaders in sustaining the greatness of the United States of America."

Watts cited strong morality and good character as important leader traits.

Majoring in political science/public relations, Gregory listed his UCO involvement with the Student Government Association, ACACIA fraternity, President's Leadership Council and the East Hall dormitory council as his most active involvements.

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In addition, Gregory was chosen to introduce U.S. President Bill Clinton to the stage during his campus visit and speech in April 1996.

Thomas is a junior majoring in special education. Her most active extra curricular involvements include a Single Parents on Campus organization, Phi Theta Kappa, a campus day care fundraising campaign to establish child care at the university and the Council for Exceptional Children.

Thomas has been honored by the National Dean's List, the UCO Dean's List, a merit scholarship and a State Regent scholarship.

O'Neill is a junior majoring in oral communications/public relations. She cites her membership with TIARAS women's honor society, Young Democrats, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Government Association as most important.

O'Neill, captain of UCO's volleyball team, has been honored as a Lone Star Conference Player of the Week, a first team All Lone Star Conference player and was awarded the Kirkpatrick Student Leadership/Public Service Award last year.

Wilhite, a senior music education major, said her affiliation with the Sigma Kappa sorority, the UCO orchestra, the

campus alcohol awareness group BACCHUS and the Panhellenic group were her most important contributions to UCO. Wilhite's awards and honors include the Dean's Honor Roll, 1996 Homecoming Queen, Most Outstanding Young Women in America nomination and a number of scholarships.

Co-sponsored by the Nigh Institute of State Government, the Salute to Public Service and Leadership luncheon and awards is underwritten by the President's Partners, a group of UCO friends, and does not come from any state appropriated funds or student activity fees.

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Spring: Nature's dirty little trick f all the dirty little tricks in the world, spring is probably the worst. People chirp like mad robins about the promise of spring, a breath of spring, even, God help us, spring cleaning, as if it were the climate control of the gods.

Not me, I hate spring. As a morale builder, spring rates right up there with locking the keys in the car and thrush.

The worst thing about it is how it's over-hyped. I'll bet my bottom three-pronged trowel spring has a public relations pers'on and an ad manager. In fact, I can prove it.

Somewhere up in the East, where all things charming and authoritative abide, lives a woodchuck named Punxsuttawney Phil who foretells the coming of spring by sticking his whiskered snout up out of the hole where he has happily spent the winter.

If he sees his shadow, it's going to be an early spring, if not it's six more weeks of winter, or else it's the other way around. It doesn't matter, because the only time he's seen his shadow in the last 40 years was the year of the

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Passing on tradition...

1996 Mr. UCO Dustin Gregory, left, presents Tyrone Stanley, right, with the 1997 Mr. UCO pageant trophy.

Stanley was among seven UCO students vying for the Mr. UCO crown Saturday. (Photo by Jan Sullivan)

Great Blizzard of March '59.

But these people in New Jersey or where ever swear by Phil. They dress up in red velvet outfits that make them look like confused fox-hunters and get Bryant Gumble to go up there and do Good Morning America while Phil wiggles his nose and peers out at them with his black, beady eyes.

That's not how we do it in Oklahoma.

Here we've got a gopher named Billy Joe Bob. What Billy Joe Bob does is poke his nose out of the hole to see if there are any media-types around. If not, he makes for the gopher hole across the ditch to see if Tammy Jane, the girl of his dreams, is around.

If a 60-mile-an-hour wind catches him and throws him into a storm shelter of which the trap door is hanging by one bolt, it's spring. If not, it's six more weeks of basketball.

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Stern's ego true to form in Private Parts

By Mary Reinauer Staff Writer

H

oward Stern's movie, Private Parts, is pure Stern, which is to say, pure ego.

Like his broadcast show on NBC, the movie is less about radio than it is about self-indulgence.

Stern's approach to comedy is simple, if not ingenious—he says what ever comes to his ever-insecure mind.

The result is a brand of stream-ofconscienceness banter that is usually

offensive, and sometimes funny, but never one without the other.

It is a brand that has made Stern the bane of the Federal Communications Commission and the darling of rating inflating fans.

Private Parts chronicles the life of Stern, the insecure child who spent his time learning to keep his mouth shut, through high school where he learns to smoke pot and masturbate to college, where he learns broadcasting via the student-run radio.

Once he goes pro, Stern learns to

combat his insecurity, sometimes at the expense of his wife, and other times at the expense of his audience.

Stern's outspoken advocacy of First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and expression don't take center stage in Private Parts. But knowing about his stand makes the movie work for me.

I wouldn't broadcast the things Stern does, but there are some things, and not all of them are unoffensive, I do want to present unvarnished to the reader.

The only way I can do what I want to, is for Stern to be able to do what he wants to.

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no access to student e-mail addresses.

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1915 classroom evolves into Dedication caremony spotlights modern-day laboratory of history excellence in business, education

By Joanna Hafey Staff Writer

A

tangible part of history is available to UCO students thanks to one professor who started the Laboratory of History Museum in the early 20th century.

Lucy Hampton, assistant professor of history at UCO (then Central State) in 1915 started the museum in her classroom. As her collection grew she moved her classes into the hall.

Richard Thatcher, UCO president in 1915 wasn't too happy about this, but he decided to give her a new room to teach classâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the old classroom became the Laboratory of History, said Jonathan Plant, graduate student and museum assistant.

Dr. Carolyn Pool, who works with

the museum studies program and the interns, said Hampton organized the museum to be a hands-on learning experience for students. Her interests were focused on everyday objects reflecting the lives of Oklahomans.

"There's just something about seeing an actual object, that makes it seem more real," said Plant.

The Laboratory of History, located in Evans Hall, is divided into six categories: 'Election history 'Land run 'American Indian 'Oklahoma war, focusing on Central students participation in wars 'Edmond history A large portion of the land run pioneer objects were brought in by alumni, said Plant.

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The dedication of the Troy Smith Sr. Lecture Hall took place Monday during a formal ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by Interim Dean for the College of Business Administration, Dr. David Harris.

Troy Smith Sr. is the founder of the Sonic Corp. which is headquartered out of Oklahoma City, and has more than 1,600 restaurants in 27 states. The Sonic Corporation's contribution to the new business addition was one of the largest in the 104 years of the school's existence.

A panel of speakers and special guests included, Regent Mike Brown, Chancellor for Higher Education Dr. Hans Brisch, CPA Gold Medalist Louise D. Cleary, Finance Club president Charles de Coune, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, CEO/President of Sonic Corp. J. Clifford Hudson, and UCO President George Nigh.

Two special students were introduced.

First was Cleary who thanked her professors for being "accessible and willing." de Coune was named "Top International Student." He gave a humorous speech on how when he was coming to UCO he heard the initials stood for "under construction operation."

Fallin, after receiving a standing ovation, expressed her gratitude to Troy Smith referring to him as a "model," and said, "Excellence in business and education are the key to Oklahoma's future."

Nigh said this campus has "risen from a humble beginning," through the reinventing of a campus master plan to be the largest business school in the state. On

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Informational fair helps students 'get to know UCO'

By Lisa Tatum

Staff Writer

T

he experience of learning the ins and outs of a new school can make the more than 1,500 transfer students who join UCO's student population each year feel like freshmen all over again.

But unlike freshmen, these students have had no orientation program to introduce them to university guidelines, services and organizations.

That is, until today.

"Get to Know UCO," an informational fair designed specifically for transfer students, will be held from 12:30- 4 p.m. today in the University Center Ballroom.

Organizer Stacy Thomas, a junior majoring in special education, said she designed the event to ease adjustment problems students face when moving to a bigger school.

"It can be an overwhelming experience," said Thomas who herself transferred to UCO from a community college last year.

"You face a lot of issues when you arrive at a new university," she said.

For that reason, Thomas said she invited representatives from "all areas of the campus," to participate in the program. More than 25 UCO groups will be represented at the event, including financial aid academic

advisement, student activities and auxiliary services.

Elizabeth Sheehan, academic advisor, said the program is a way to "get a lot of information in one quick trip."

Sheehan advises transfer students, from OKC Community College, OSU-Oklahoma City, Rose State College and Redlands Community College. She said students will have the benefit of making their first contacts at a new campus in a non-threatening way.

"Information relieves anxiety," she said.

Thomas said the availability of academic advisors to help with schedule planning should benefit many students.

"These students are used to a 20-page class schedule," said Thomas.

"We have a 120-page schedule. It can be intimidating."

Letters sent to counselors at 17 schools across the state, public broadcast announcements and newsletter advertisements helped promote the event. Thomas also made personal appearances at several colleges to discuss the program. She said response has been positive.

Thomas said the information fair isn't limited to transfer students.

"This can also help current UCO students learn about services they still aren't familiar with."

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Unique course focuses on developing museum exhibits

By Joanna Hafey Staff Writer

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tudents are finding new ways to interpret old exhibits and develop long range plans for UCO museums in a program unique to Oklahoma.

Offered by the department of history and geography, the museum studies program is for students interested in careers in museums, historical societies, galleries, archives and historic preservation agencies, said Dr. Carolyn Pool, assistant professor of history and geography.

"Students apply the method and theory they learn in class, to working with the museums on campus like the Laboratory of History, Thatcher Hall, the Central Museum of Art, the Donna Nigh Gallery and the UCO Archives," she said.

In Pool's Exhibit Development class the focus is on developing and interpreting exhibitions, she said.

"They're applying what they learn in class, to developing exhibit proposals that could be implemented," she said.

"The focus on working with collections is primarily on the Laboratory of History in Evans Hall, where museum-study students and interns are working

with projects to preserve, document and register museum collections."

For example, student Ron Hutchison, plans to create an educational program reinterpreting aspects of the Civil War and World War I that have been left out of many textbooks.

His focus is on the Buffalo Soldiers' untold story of their fight at San Juan Hill.

The black soldiers saved Theodore Roosevelt and his troops in the fight, and Hutchison plans to tell about it through an educational tour.

The Buffalo Soldiers' also constructed the buildings of Fort Sill in the late 1800's, he said.

And they helped guard the borders during the Oklahoma Land Run. Student Mary Parker will use letters and diaries from the archives to illustrate the Civil War from different soldiers' points of view.

But the class isn't just for history connoisseurs.

"Students from other disciplines, like education and the sciences, who are interested in these careers are encouraged to participate in the training also," said Pool. "Biologists frequently work in natural history museums, and teachers work as museum educators."

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IN BRIEF Lady Bronchos lose two in Durant March 11,1997 Central Oklahoma vs.

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The Lady Bronchos will compete next in the Trusler Softball Tournament on March 14-15 at Emporia State.

Bronchos improve to .500 after knocking off No. 7 Delta State entral Oklahoma improved their record to 7-7 on their current homestand and on the year defeating seventh-ranked Delta State 9-4 Tuesday.

At the plate, Central has four players hitting .350 or better this year.

Brian Arant is leading the team at .407.

The Lawton product has moved into the starting role at designated hitter in the last eight games.

Ryan Haley is second on the team in hitting at .385.

The junior second baseman is also second in runs batted in with nine.

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Pat Koerner is leading the team in homers, slugging percentage, doubles and is third in hitting.

Koerner is batting .378 with two homers, four doubles and five RBI's.

Senior Jerrod Nelson is coming off a torrid week were blistered opposing pitching at a .500 clip in six games.

Overall Nelson is hitting .357 with one homer and five RBI's.

Central will wrap-up their long season-opening homestand this week playing nine games in six days.

Top scorers picked for NABC honors Three Central Oklahoma men's basketball players were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-South Central Region team.

Seniors Tyrone Hopkins and Mack Tuck were firstteam picks; junior Joe Newton was named to the second-team.

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No. 2 Broncho matmen 'healthy and ready' for nationals

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add the National title in the 142 division to go with his Midwest Regional crown.

Eight Central Oklahoma Vratil has a season record of wrestlers will compete in the 33-8.

NCAA Division II National Midwest Regional Freshman Championships hosted by North of the Year Jody Marple will Dakota State this weekend in compete in the 150-pound class.

Fargo, N. D. Marple started the year at 158 "The eight qualifiers are and moved down to 150 in healthy and ready to go, it's been January when he replaced two weeks since regionals," said injured Shawn Bateman.

UCO wrestling head coach Marple has a record of 30-15, David James. with 13 of his wins, Keith Kizarr, a including his regional senior from Marlow, title, in the 150 will compete for the division.

118-pound division 158-pound Matt title.

Surber will try to claim Kizarr has a record the National title. of 18-4 on the year, Surber is 30-8 on the with his last victory year. earning him the Regional runner-up, Midwest Regional senior Mark Kizarr crown.

Cunningham will He was named an grapple for the 167 All-American in 1995. division title.

Sophomore Brock Cunningham won Moore will compete in the National title in the the 126 division for 158 division last year.

UCO. He has a record He has a record of of 24-21.

23-9 for the season.

In the 134 division, Heavyweight the Bronchos are Winterhawk Windchief represented by the will try to earn his first Midwest Regional NCAA Division II Champion Matt Cunningham Title, saki James.

Goodson.

Windchief, a junior Goodson has a season record from Wyoming, has a record of of 27-8, and is also a returning 18-19 for the season.

All-American.

This is also Marple's and Another returning All- Moore's first crack at Nationals, American Ryan Vratil will try to said James.

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Triangular moved to OC what they want to run, but after that I'm going to crack the whip . .. " said Parent.

The Bronchos are plagued he Central Oklahoma track team will open with injuries.

"Everybody is kinda hurting," the outdoor season said Parent. today when they compete in the "Chericka Bartells is going to Central Oklahoma have her thumb Triangular. operated on "The meet was Central Thursday, but she scheduled to be Oklahoma is going to run," held here (UCO), but was moved to Triangular said Parent.

Amme Forester Oklahoma Christian Time/Date: won't be jumping (OC) to help avoid 2 p.m., March 13 for the team today, parking problems Where: because she has a caused by the high Oklahoma Christian sprained ankle, school basketball College said Parent. tournament," said Robert Powell UCO track coach will not run either, Paul Parent.

The track squad will use this said Parent.

The Central Oklahoma meet to test their abilities in the Triangular starts with field events they want to run, said events at 2 p.m. and the running Parent.

"We're letting them choose events at 3 p.m. today at OC.

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Symposium event provides practical experience

By Joanna Owen-Clouston Staff Writer Every year Liberal Arts students have the chance to showcase their talents during the Liberal Arts Symposium. This year the symposium will highlight one student's ability before the April 16 event.

Students in Dr. Sherri Massey's Public Information Methods class were assigned the project of writing a press release for the symposium.

Massey, an assistant professor of journalism, said she wanted her students

to do the press release because she emphasis of the Symposium is on student thought a real release would achievement she wanted to get inspire the class to try harder. the journalism students "It's great practical involved in writing a release. experience...and it might result From the class assignments, in getting a by-line," Massey Massey chose four releases for said.

Steele to choose from.

The first release done in "I picked the one that I felt class is usually not a real one had the best understanding of but she would like to do more what the Symposium is all class-work assignments that can about," Steele said. be used as real press releases, The press release will be Mas sey she said. distributed to different media Dr. Linda Steele, chairperson outlets. of the Symposium, said since the The press release chosen was written

by Colby Grieser.

Grieser, a public relations junior, said she was surprised her release was selected.

"It makes me feel good when I get confirmation on my ability...I feel I'm in the right field after all," Grieser said.

She said the benefit she sees is having a clip in her portfolio that says she has experience.

Steele said she will suggest to next year's chairperson they continue the tradition of using press releases written in the journalism department to announce the Symposium.

Church leader addresses sin, other issues during two-hour visit to UCO

Floral fund-raiser...

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Scholarship offered to UCO international students

By Rhonda Bowden Staff Writer International students at UCO can apply for up to $22,000 through a Rotary Club scholarship for the 1998-1999 academic year.

The Rotary International Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship sponsors a student from another country who has completed at least two years of university study and who is proficient in English.

The scholarship exists to further international

understanding and to improve relations among people of different countries, said a Rotary

official.

Candidates must have the endorsement of a local Rotary Club, but cannot be a Rotarian or a descendant of a Rotarian. The award covers tuition, fees, room and board for the academic year.

The deadline is May 17, and interested individuals should write for an application from Paulette Woods at RRt. 1, Box 228A, Thomas, OK 73669.

More than 20 students sat on sofas, kitchen chairs and the floor to listen to Archbishop Eusebius Beltran discuss sin, evolution and the history of the Catholic Church during a twohour talk March 6 at UCO's Catholic Student Center.

Johnathan Farmer-Porter, peer minister, said students from UCO, OSU and individuals from the National Evangelistic Team made up the group.

"We were all impressed with the turn-out...some of the people we only see a few times a year," he said.

Questions for the Archbishop ranged from what is considered sinful to why some of the Catholic traditions were started.

Beltran said there are different concepts of sin, what might be a sin for one person is not necessarily a sin for another person.

He said sin is anything detrimental to your health or well-being. The Archbishop said our freedom as human beings distinguishes us from every other being.

"Our freedom brings with it one of the greatest responsibilities...you must make your own choices," Beltran said.

One person asked if Beltran

believed in evolution. Beltran said the church has a fundamental belief that God created everything.

"How God created things I don't fully understand," he said.

He gave as an example the size of humans now as compared to 100 years ago.

People are taller now and that could be considered evolution, he said.

Beltran stressed the importance of being active in retreats and evangelizing at the college level.

"Catholics have always been leaders in Oklahoma, all the way back to its settlement," Beltran said.

Two of the most outstanding things the Catholic church has been involved in are health care and education, he said.

When questions were asked about friends of a different religion, Beltran said "you should never argue over religion."

At the end of the talk, Beltran celebrated mass with the students.

Farmer-Porter said center members plan to approach Beltran about speaking at UCO every year during Lent.

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Learn how to stretch your dollar

By Telannia Hytche Staff Writer

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liabilities and assets, reported Liberty Bank's Money Management Guide. Make a checklist of assets or liabilities that would be affected by a life change as a reference when the situation occurs.

ith the nation's debt increasing, corporations downsizing and people searching their pockets only to find lint, money • Invest management has increased from Pay yourself first, said Randal a business course to a way of Ice, UCO assistant professor of life. finance. Start small with a savings or investment program ANAGING MONEY then increase your investment • Determine current financial later. If you already have assets, diversify as widely as possible to status Financial status is determined build a financial portfolio, said by subtracting your liabilities Ice. Aft from your assets. In order to have an accurate net worth you AVINGS must have good record keeping.

A chart produced by "Sources of data for a record Consumer Credit Counseling keeping system will come from shows how investing early in life check registers, monthly bank achieves greater accumulation of statements, bills, etc.," reported savings for retirement.

Liberty Bank's Money The results of the chart were Management Guide. based on an 8 percent interest • Get Out of Debt rate and an annual investment of After you have figured your $2,000. The chart does not net worth, total all income then include taking money out of the "divide your expenses into fixed investment. expenses and discretionary If a person invests $2,000 a expenses (for one month)," year from the ages of 22 to 30, reported "A Five-Step Plan to he would have $398,807 by the Take Charge of Your Money" age of 65. If a person invests from the Jan. 1 issue of Women's $2,000 a year from the age of 31 Day. If the expenses exceed the to 65, he would have $372,204 (see figure 1). income, then you are in debt.

This is based on compound For credit card debt, list the debt with the highest interest rate interest for over a period of 43 at the top. Pay the largest amount years as compared to 34 years, to the highest interest rate and a said Ice. This example was from an minimal amount to the others until the first is paid off.

IRA investment plan which is a tax deferred payment plan.

• Set Goals "A tax deferred payment plan If you do or do not have any debts, make a list of long-term is one of the best ways to save goals and ask yourself questions because you don't pay tax until about what you want in the the money is taken out," said Ice. future, reported "A Five-Step There are many financial Plan to Take Charge of Your institutions available for the Money" from Women's Day. purpose of building savings.

Divide the list into short-term Some examples include 401K and long-term goals and begin programs, mutual funds, stocks, working on at least one short- bonds, certificates of deposits term goal. and standard savings accounts.

Research possible financial • Modify Plans With Life investments before deciding on Changes Changes in lifestyle such as what is best for you.

Saving also includes ways to marriage, birth, death and divorce can alter the status of cut back on spending. The

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following are tips from Consumer Credit Counseling Service and the College Press Service: • Cut food shopping trips to no more than once a week, saving gas, time and money.

• Think ahead before buying a product.

• Cut down on cleaning supplies by using multipurpose cleaners.

• Wash walls instead of painting.

• Buy all-season styles, fabrics and colors when possible.

• Form a car pool to go to work, meetings or any trip possible.

• Read books and magazines from the library.

• Keep a record of long distance calls, including the date and telephone number. Check against bill for errors.

• Finally, make choices between what you want and what you need.

,REDIT e t Having good credit is a necessity for in the United States today. According to a pamphlet produced by the Agricultural Research Service, American Financial Services Association and Consumer Credit Education Foundation, a financial institution makes credit judgments based on character, capacity and collateral.

Character is a how a person handled past obligations.

Capacity is how much you can To obtain a copy of your handle based on income and credit report, call or write one of expenses. Collateral is the the following: person's assets.

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If you are a first-time TransUnion Corporation borrower, the pamphlet offers National Consumer options for obtaining credit: Disclosure Center • Have a 'close friend or P.O. Box 7000 relative co-sign for a loan. North Olmstead, OH 44070 • Apply for a local retailer's (312) 408-1400 charge card.

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To stay on top of your credit Before obtaining a credit card, complete all credit applications comparison shop for what would using the same name each time, be the lowest cost for you.

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A pamphlet entitled "How to be...Credit Smart," suggests a person identify themselves with one of the following categories: • Identification User-When the credit card is used for identification such as cashing checks, hotel reservations and renting cars. The universal acceptance and the annual fee charge are most important questions for this type of user.

• Non-Revolver-When a person pays the balance in full every month. Grace periods, access fee charges such as automatic teller machines and credit limit are what this type of card holder must consider.

• Revolving Credit User A person who doesn't pay off the balance each month. Annual percentage rate, how interest is calculated and the minimum monthly payment must be considered for this type of card holder.

No matter what type of card holder you are, you must keep track of your credit card purchases. Always try to make more than the minimum payment to decrease the amount owed and to stop the accumulation of interest.

There are options available for people who want to increase knowledge on personal money management.

Dozens of magazines in the library are geared to managing money. Three of them are Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Money and Consumer Report.

UCO's finance department offers a course each semester on personal finance.

Consumer Credit Counseling Services offers initial counseling which determines your eligibility for the Debt Management Program. The program sets you on a budget and helps you get out debt.

They also offer Money Control workshops at $15 per person or $25 for couples. The cost is $5 for Debt Management Program clients.

The workshop includes three or four sessions that are two and a half hours each, an 87-page workbook, a 32-page "Consumers Road Map," video presentations and handouts.

Consumer Credit has 19 locations throughout the state.

For more information, call 7892227. ,6)

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SAVING EARLY ADDS UP The following chart illustrates two investment programs with annual investments of $2,000. The numbers prove a point: investing earlier in life can result in a greater accumulation. These figures are based on a hypothetical return of 8 percent.

AGE

AMOUNT

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

$2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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$18,000 $398,807

0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

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YES NO You are near or at the top of your credit limit.

YES NO You no longer contribute to a savings account or have no savings at all.

YES NO You are usually late in paying some or all of your bills, or you put off paying some bills until next month.

YES NO You've applied for more credit cards to increase your borrowing.

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Today's health: What's killing Americans?

By Mary Reinauer Staff Writer

Once upon a time, in a land a lot like ours, a sorcerer gave the people three gifts: health, happiness and beauty. "On one condition," said the sorcerer "Give up your fatal potions and poisonous gases and instead, eat what is fresh and walk in the sunshine."

But the people banished him from the land, where they died happily ever after.

N

ot so long ago, most people had no choice but to die from disease or injury. Better knowledge and medical treatment did little to offset the rate of premature death.

Today, most of us choose death— American style.

"What's killing Americans now are the decisions we make," said Dr. Karen J. Dowd, head of UCO's department of health, physical education recreation and dance.

The wrong food, lack of exercise, substance abuse, drinking and driving and high-pressure "have it all" lifestyles are some of the deadly choices we make, said Dowd.

Changing negative habits isn't always easy, she said. But the result is "a multitude of benefits." These include longer, happier lives and a more attractive appearance. Dowd said willpower is a factor, but not the whole story.

The skinny on permanent weight loss, for example, is positive feedback. Groups like- WeightWatchers work because they require verbal commitment and provide reinforcement, she said.

Dowd said these "smaller cultures" break the vicious cycle of obesity. "Self esteem is so tied into positive and negative feedback," said Dowd. Society offers the overweight person so little

reward for the day-to-day success of their efforts. This reinforces low self esteem, which leads to more negative feedback and the perpetuation of unhealthy eating habits.

Other unhealthy choices, like smoking, continue to be made both by young people and those old enough to know better. The risks are the same for both groups, but occur for different reasons, she said.

"As we grow older, we place a different value on our level of wellness," said Dowd and "we take greater authority for our own lives."

She said older people began to question habits much in the same voice of the traditional American Indian adage that asks "If you don't take care of your body, where will you live?"

Young people grew up knowing smoking is bad for them, yet more and more -chose to start. This is partly because when people are young, they think they will always be young and immortal, that "it won't happen to me," she said.

"Then they wake up and they are 20year smokers."

Mixed messages add to the problem, she said. "Education goes a long way, but young people are being overwhelmed by ad campaigns directed to young people," said Dowd, citing the popular Joe Camel cartoon.

Dowd said she loves today's kids.

Fostering the careers of these motivated, polite hard workers is what moved Dowd to visit 15 states, the White House and even Canada—all in the last 20 months.

As president of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Dowd attended annual state and district conventions where she worked with both professionals and students.

She has also traveled twice to The

WAYS OF GETTING MODERATE EXERCISE MORE VIGOROUS, SHORTER DURATION

Walking stairs 15 min.

Shoveling snow 15 min.

Running 1.5 m/s 15 min.

Jumping rope 15 min.

Bicycling 4 m/s 15 min.

Basketball 15/20 min.

Swimming 20 min.

Water aerobics 20 min.

Walking 30 min.

Raking leaves 30 min.

LESS VIGOROUS, LONGER DURATION

Pushing stroller 30 min.

Social dancing 30 min.

Bicycling 30 min.

Basketball shoots 30 min.

Walking 1.75 miles 35 min.

Garden work 30/45 min.

Touch football 30/45 min.

Volleyball 45 min.

Washing floors 45/60 min.

Washing cars 45/60 min.

Each activity in this list burns about 150 calories

Center for Disease Control in Atlanta and on separate White House visits, met with Vice President Al Gore and attended the Par Olympic Torch Run on the south lawn, she said.

In July of 1996, she and Gore received the Surgeon General's report on Physical Activity and Heath. Part of her role there was to address the press conference that followed, said Dowd.

But the most rewarding and satisfying part of her travels has been meeting with students in every state, she said.

Demand for her input around the country is such that the American Alliance took over the second half of Dowd's yearly contract. Never mind the frequent flier miles she is racking up, said Dowd. She can't wait to get back to teaching exercise physiology this summer.

Despite her pace and the fact that her short, swept-back hairstyle is peppered with gray, Dowd maintains a personal activity program.

In her plaid slacks, white shirt and navy blue V-necked sweater, Dowd looks as if she just stepped off the golf course.

Alas, she said, golf is for one with more time than she.

Her regime is more functional. "I chase a lot of airplanes," she said. She rounds out her program with jogging, walking and the Stairmaster.

Working with upbeat people is one key to her motivation for a healthy, active life choice. This can be true in any profession, said Dowd. "Being around people who are excited about what they're doing—it just boosts you up."

An optimistic attitude of "the glass is always half full," and a support system also help counter stress, she said. So does providing support. "Helping people always helps your own self esteem." This positive circle helps offset negative

cycles that occur when poor self-esteem breeds negative habits.

Dowd is also optimistic about the personal and professional intervention promoting an active lifestyle despite the couch potato approach chosen by so many today.

She is especially excited about the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity. The report documents her longheld beliefs about the benefits of exercise, she said.

The report emphasizes the positive effect of activity on the musculoskeletal and glandular systems, as well as for the heart and lungs.

Exercise also improves mood, reduces depression and anxiety and can enhance the ability to perform daily tasks throughout life, states the report.

Dowd said it is important to note these gains are seen when activity is more moderate than was previously thought.

The myth of "no pain, no gain" is put to rest with the new findings.

Also, the report showed several short sessions of ten minutes each of moderate activity to be just as good as longer sessions in improving health.

Activity should equal 30 minutes per day, five days a week, said Dowd.

She said the report will have a big impact on people's choices. She compared it to the 1964 Surgeon General's Report On Smoking.

"Who would have believed in- 1964, that we would have smoke-free airports, sporting events, restaurants and even a city like Boulder, Colorado that calls itself 'the smoke-free city,' said Dowd.

She said these are choices we can all stick to. "We're all busy, we all have other things we could be doing."

"But 30 minutes, five times a week is not too much to invest in yourself, considering the multitude of benefits."

HOW TO GET MOTIVATED FOR A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE Karen Dowd, chairperson and professor of the department of health, physical education, recreation and dance makes the following recommendations for starting a health plan you can live with.

First, do a self assessment.

Ask yourself these questions.

•How do I want to spend my one life on earth?

•Am I doing things that bring me joy?

•Am I making a positive contribution to another's life?

After this step, identify areas for improvement and make some priorities.

'Make decisions for change.

'Adopt reasonable eating habits for health.

'Chose a physical activity you can practice at a moderate level for a total of at least 30 minutes five times a week.

•Begin.

'Keep a positive outlook.

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AROUND TOWN The following events are taking place in the metro area in the weekend of March 13-17.

Concerts/Music: • The Jimi Hendrix Tribute, featuring Buddy Miles and Riki Hendrix, will perform at 8 p.m. at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. For more information call (918)583-8136.

VZD's, 4200 N. Western ✓ The Mike Hosty Trio will perform March 13.

"The Texas Tornado" Willie Jaye will play March 14. Jaye is in the current house band at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in New Orleans and plays hard rockin' Texas blues.

• Norman's Owl will open for Quick Serve Johnny March 15. ✓ The Mighty Blue Kings, a Chicago rythm & blues swing band, will perform March 16.

• The annual St. Patrick's celebration will be held March 17 with no cover charge. Celtic band Bannis Misfortune will perform from 6-9 p.m.

Art: ✓ Let's Play: Pastimes from the

Past, a traveling exhibit from the Rogers Historical Musuem, Rogers, Ark., will be on display through April 12 at the Edmond Historical Society Museum, 431 S. Broadway.

The exhibit is free and open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.- 4p.m. and Saturday 1-4 p.m.

• Paseo Artists Association is accepting entries for the 21st Annual Paseo Arts Festival May 2426. Applications are available by calling 5252688.

• Fiberworks, The Paradise of Planets, and Steel Moments, three different art exhibits, will open at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the Kirkpatrick Center, 2100 NE 52 St. in Oklahoma City. The Kirkpatrick gallery is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information call 424-5545. ✓ Biting the Apple, a celebration of erotic visual art and poetry with live performances will be shown through March 22 at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, One N. Hudson, in Oklahoma City.

Plays: V The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams' classic )lay, will be performed through March 15 ai the Pollard Theatre, 120 W. Harrison, in Gut!

Shows will be Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and active military personnel and $8 for all students. For more information call 282-2800.

• Lyric Theatre will hold open call auditions for singers, dancers, principals and secondaries 18 years and older March 15 and 16. Auditions for singers, principles and secondaries will be from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

March 15. Dance auditions will start at 8:30 a.m.

March 16. All auditions will be held at the Lyric Theatre Warehouse, 310 NE 31st St.

Special Events V Annual Bricktown St. Patrick's Celebration will be held from 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. March 17. Admission is $5 and includes two free beverages. Children under 12 are free. Festivities will take place under the big tent at the corner of Oklahoma and Sheridan Avenue. For more information call 2364143.

• Medina's Coffeehouse, 3004 Paseo, hosts an artist's evening every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and open mic poetry readings at 9 p.m. Sign up to read before 9 p.m. For more information call 5247949.

CAMPUS CRIME The University of Central Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety logged the following incidents from Feb. 24 to March 7, 997.

on complaints of driving under suspension, no proof of insurance and an expired inspection sticker. Jimenez was issued citations and released.

FEBRUARY 24

• Arson At 11:40 p.m. a fire alarm was received from West Hall. A burned road flare was found tied to a handrail in the stairwell. Damage was contained to the handrail and wall.

• Larceny Between 8:39 - 8:49 p.m. Feb. 23 unknown suspect(s) removed a chair from the study room in West Hall.

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FEBRUARY 25

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FEBRUARY 26 • Stolen Property-Between 7:30 a.m. and noon Feb. 20 unknown suspect(s) removed a parking decal from a motorcycle in student parking lot 9.

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• Larceny Between 5 and 9 p.m. March 3 unknown suspect(s) removed a pair of jeans from Room B-34 at West Hall.

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• Vandalism Between 12:30 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. unknown suspect(s) broke a door off of a washing machine in A-wing of East Hall.

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✓ Larceny Between midnight and 12:40 a.m. unknown suspect(s) removed a shower hose from the handicap shower stall in A-wing of East Hall.

MARCH 7 MARCH 1 ✓ Vandalism Between 6 and 8:10 p.m. unknown suspect(s) damaged a water fountain in A-wing of East Hall.

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• Arrest Serena R. Brazell of Oklahoma City was arrested on complaints of driving under the influence and reckless driving. Brazell was transported to the Oklahoma County jail.

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MARCH 4 FEBRUARY 27 • Larceny Between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

• Arrest Alixis Jimenez of Guthrie was arrested unknown suspect(s) removed a sample class ring -

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✓ Vandalism Between 10:38 and 11:35 a.m. the driver's side door of a vehicle was scratched while parked in student parking lot 8.

FEBRUARY 28 -

• Lost Property Between 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 a coat was reported lost near Room 229 of the Liberal Arts Building.

from a display case at the University Center.

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AROUND CAMPUS

TODAY • West Hall Council will have a Spring Fever Flower Sale from 10 a.m.2 p.m. and at 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in the Liberal Arts Building and the West Hall lobby. The choice of four different potted plants and flowers will be $5 each. For more information call April Black at 341-2980, Ext. 4213.

A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD • UCO Student Services will present "Get to Know UCO," a program for transfer students from 6 -8:30 p.m.

March 12 and 12:30 - 4 p.m. March 13 in the University Center Ballroom. For more information call Student Services at 341-2980, Ext. 2361. ✓ UCO Young Democrats will have a bake sale from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. March 12 in the Liberal Arts Building. For more information call Jacob Jefferies at 3412980, Ext. 4115.

• UCO International Office will host Marcie Phillips of H&R Block at 3 p.m. March 13 in Room 115 in the Education Building. Phillips will answer questions about filing tax returns and other tax information. For more information call the International Office at 341-2980, Ext. 2390.

• International Business Club will hold officer elections for next year at 8 p.m. March 13 in the Senate Room of the University Center. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Nicola Pawlowski at 341-2980, Ext. 4118.

• UCO Human Resource Society will host Louis Greer, an investigator with the Department of Labor at 7:30 p.m. March 13 in the Business Auditorium. Greer will talk about child labor, exceptions to the minimun wage law, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. For more information call Dr. Elizabeth Fair at 341-2980, Ext. 5555. ✓ UCO Marketing Club will host Greg Briggs from the Oklahoma City Blazers Hockey team at 8 a.m. March 13 in Room 212 of the Business Building. For more information call Douglas McTasney at 360-5305. ✓ Iranian Student Association will celebrate Iran night at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the First United Methodist Church

of Edmond, 305 E. Hurd St. Food, drink, and live music will be provided.

For more information call Jalal Danesfor at 341-2980, Ext. 2377 or John Nazemi at 722-3223.

• UCO Baha'i Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 19 in the faculty/staff dining room in the University Center.

• UCO Criminal Justice Society will meet at 3 p.m. March 26 in Room 120 of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information call Andy Freeman at 3412980, Ext. 4043. ✓ UCO International Office will host attorney Larry Davis at 3 p.m. March 27 in Room 115 of the Education Building. Davis will discuss how the new immigration laws affect international students. For more information call the International Office at 341-2980, Ext. 2390. ✓ Catholic Student Center will have a T.G.I.F luncheon with a $3 all-youcan-eat buffet and fellowship at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 28. For more information call Jason Simpson at 3416300. ✓ Amnesty International will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 11 in the Senate Room of the University Center . For more information call Abu Saleh at 3309490.

GENERALLY SPEAKING ✓ A Support Group for Personal Growth and Self-Exploration will meet every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Osage Room on the 4th Floor of the University Center. The group is sponsored by the Department of Student Support Services. For more information call Toppie Lincicome at 341-2980, Ext. 2215.

• "Oklahoma Images," a photo exhibit by UCO student Patrick Earnest, will be shown through April at Down to Earth Natural Food Store, 10 S. Broadway in Edmond.

• Baptist Student Union will worship from 12:35 to 1 p.m. weekdays. For more information call Charles or Suzanne Lillard at 341-1232. ✓ The Latter-Day Saints Student Association will meet every Monday and Wednesday to discuss the New Testament at 12:30 p.m. in the Osage

Room of the University Center. For more information call Lisa Starnes at 843-6832.

• The UCO Volunteer Center is accepting applications from students, faculty and staff members for volunteer positions with local non-profit organizations. Practicum and internship opportunities are also available. A comprehensive directory of volunteer openings is available in the college deans' offices and the Student Activities Office, Room 424 of the University Center. For more information call 341-2980, Ext. 2363. ✓ The Catholic Student Association meets every Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Catholic Student Center for "Must See TV With Mass" at 10 p.m. They also hold a prayer group every Thursday in the Catholic Student Center at 9:45 p.m.

For more information, call Audrey Pang at 341-9166 or Jason Simpson at 3416300.

✓ Baptist Student Union will have a worship and Bible study at noon every Tuesday through Thursday. For more information call. Charles or Suzanne Lillard at 341-12432.

• Crosscurrents 97, the ninth annual Liberal Arts Symposium, has extended its submissions deadline to March 26.

The symposium will be held April 16. ✓ UCO's Society of Professional Journalists is seeking donations of used paperback and hardcover books.

For more information call Lisa Tatum or Farzana Razak at 341-2980, Ext. 5548.

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CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES & PRICES DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication.

Prices: Classified ads cost $2 for each publication for the first 25 words and $.08 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 3412980, X5916 for additional info.

SPECIAL NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL & University Preparation $800 per 4-week session (Includes books & computer lab) Classes: 9:OOam-3:OOpm (M-F) Call: 348-7602 ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall.

PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail. *PREPARATION for TOEFL SERVICES ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education.

4.0 SNU GRAD & OKCCC adjunct, types 120wpm, 15+ yrs. Student typing/editing/writing assistance in APA, Turabian, MLA, etc. Close to UCO & OKCCC. Laser/color printing. By appt only. Competitive services/rates. 3402001, pager 557-9121. VISA/MC accepted.

MAINLY MASSAGE for STRESSED STUDENTS Massage reduces anxiety, stress, BP, pain, promotes sleep & systemic functions. Payable via major medical insurance w/MD'S RX. VISA/MC accepted. Feel better SOON with therapeutic massage in serene suite near UCO. Student Discount. Appt ONLY. 340-2001 or page 557-9121.

FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Monday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450.

For testing info call 495-2732.

FAST ACCURATE typing. Term papers, familiar with all formats. Laser printer $1.25/pg, title page free. $1/pg after 30 pages. NE of Edmond area. FAX 3480162 or phone Loretta 348-1005.

RESUME RESUME RESUME Let a professional write and typeset your winning resume! Call Kathy at 330-1941.

IT IS NO LONGER necessary to borrow money for college. We can help you obtain funding. Thousands of awards available to all students. Immediate qualification. 1-800-651-3393.

Janet Helton (405)359-0168.

sports. Also waterfront, art, drama, RN's. Competitive salaries, location, Berkshire Mtns of Mass, 2&1/2 hrs from NYC/Boston.Call Camp Greylock for boys 1-800-842-5214. Camp Romaca for girls 1-888-2-ROMACA.

TAX RETURNS Experienced accountant, 16 yrs, will prepare your tax return promptly. Cost $30+, includes federal & state. Call Dennis 525-6886, leave message.

ALASKA EMPLOYMENT- Earn to $3000-$6000+/mo in fisheries, parks, resorts. Airfare! Food/Lodging! Get all the options. Call (919)918-7767, ext A263.

COMPUTER TRAINING- Professional training at an affordable price.

Windows95, Word, Wordperfect, etc.

Please call for brochure and schedule.

ARK Computer Services 330-2434.

CRUISE LINES HIRING- Earn to $2000+/mo plus free world travel (Europe, Caribbean, etc.). No experience necessary. (919)918-7767, ext C263. (Member, Better Business Bureau CARE Program.)

TERM PAPERS, book reports, resumes, speaker notes, PowerPoint presentations, mailing list management.

$10 OFF any nail service by Kyla or Courtney at Espree, 200 N Boulevard, 2 blocks W of campus on Campbell, 3408242 X6.

SPORTS SCORES & STOCK PRICES Up-To-Date NBA, NHL, NCAA, and more Sports Scores. Dow Jones, S&P, and more Stocks Prices.

1-900-388-5900 (X2293, 2294) (24 Hours) $2.99 per min (must be 18 yrs) FULL EDUCATIONAL typing services and editing. MLA & APA format, competitive rates, M-F 9-5 and Sat by appointment, Triple S (405)752-8977.

EMPLOYMENT $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Begin now. For info call 301-429-1326.

SWIM INSTRUCTORS needed for Spring Break at Edmond YMCA. Experience desired, but not required.

Please apply in person at 1220 S Rankin.

GET A GREAT WORKOUT & LOAD YOUR POCKETS UPS is looking for part time loaders and unloaders to work in its OKC facility. Pay is $8/hr plus benefits. Interested applicants should call Gary or Chris at 948-2405.

COUNSELOR POSITIONS Openings in all team and individual

College Students!

Want your evenings & weekends free?

Do we have a job for you!

La Petite Academy, one of the nation's largest childcare providers, is now accepting applications, full / part time hours available.

Please apply in person at: 16301 N. Santa Fe 1100 N. Kelly 100 S. E. 33rd

NATIONAL PARKS HIRING- Plus Forests, Beach Resorts, Ranches, Rafting Companies. Up to $12/hr.

Nationwide openings. Call (919)918-7767, ext R263.

ALASKA SUMMER EmploymentFishing industry. Learn how students can make up to $2850/mo + benefits (room & board/transportation). Call: 800207-5365 Ext A58069. (We are a research & publishing company) IGLOO GRILL is now accepting applications for part time work for the following positions: Marketing Director, Gift Shop Sales, Counter help. Apply at 900 W Memorial, OKC. ENGLISH & SPANISH teachers wanted for holistic essay reading, part time, flexible hours, daytime after school & weekends. $8.50/hr, for more info 3648701.

WORK FROM HOME Lose Weight & Earn Money Free Tape + Sample 341-6238

MLM concept. Up to $400/day possible. Please send resume to RCW of Edmond For more info call 330-0169. Inc, 700 W 15th, Suite 6, Edmond, OK 73013.

BRICK'S RESTAURANT Now hiring day cashier/food runner, $5/hr + tips. Apply M-F 2-5pm.

No Phone Calls, Please!

617 S Broadway, Edmond NEW YORK Bagel Shop needs full/part time employees, morning & evening hours. Apply 7am-2pm M-F, 9235 N Penn. See Casey or Keith.

COFFEE CREEK Golf Course needs full/part time help in the Out-of-Bounds Grill. Beverage cart, counter help needed. Apply 4000 N Kelly, Edmond, 340-4653.

BABYSITTING TO GO needs part time childcare provider. Evenings & some weekends. Call Stephanie at 341-3338.

Michael's Shea's Irish Amber $1.75 Black & Tans $2.99 Irish Coffee $2.99 Green Beer 99c

On St. Patrick's Pay Corned Beef & Cabbage $4.99

Irish Stew $3 .99

3601 S Broadway Edmond

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students!

STUDENTS WHY RENT? Own a 2/1 Mfg home near UCO for less than you are renting. Low Down.

Financing to suit your budget. Call Oak Ridge 341-4479.

TWO BED SPECIAL $100 off Move-In 20 S Bryant Edmond 341-2161

COME JOIN SUTHERLANDS team!

FOR SALE Looking for more than just another job?

If you have a high school diploma, an LIKE NEW Kirby Generation 3&4 eye on the future and are willing to work vacuum, or Filterqueen Majestic vacuum hard, Sutherlands wants you! We are or Fairfax, with warranty, 632-7144. looking for motivated men & women to 1987 HONDA ACCORD LX, 4-dr, work in the retail building material industry. We promote from within, $2950, 330-2100. support a drug-free work place, and are 1991 GEO PRIZM, 4-dr, automatic, an equual opportunity employer. $2950, 330-2100.

Invest in Yourself, Apply Today!

2-dr, 1988 HONDA ACCORD, 14201 N Broadway Ext automatic, $2850, 330-2100.

Edmond, OK 1988 HONDA CIVIC, 2-dr, automatic, 478-1324 $2650, 330-2100.

NEW HORIZONS Child Development Center is seeking part time employees, 348-1491, Equal Opportunity Employer.

EXCELLENT PART TIME positions available for motivated, responsible college students. Flexible hours, good pay, relaxed working environment. Auto Detailing, contact James, 755-2223.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM The Greens Country Club is looking for full and part time wait staff. Apply at 13100 Green Valley Dr, OKC.

SO YOU THINK you're too busy to get a GINGISS FORMALWEAR now hiring job. But you need some extra cash. Get Prom help, evenings & weekends, great into the multi-billion dollar CD music & for college students. Apply in person MCD-Rom industry through a lucrative F 10am-5pm at Quail Springs Mall.

March 10 - 17 Specials

FOR RENT

HIRING DELIVERY driver and cashier.

Please apply at 2332 N MacArthur, OKC, PIZZA & MORE or call 943-0002.

BAKERS NEEDED We need people to make scones, muffins, etc., starting at 5:30am.

Experience preferred but will train. We also need part time people to make sandwiches & salads, work juice bar & espresso machine, help stock & clean & run register & computer. Call 844-1500 or come meet us on Wednesday between 2-5pm at 400 S Broadway, Suite 1, Edmond.

WAIT STAFF needed for restaurant & for opening in Guthrie. Please apply in person Thursday & Friday 6-8pm at the Blue Belle Saloon at 224 W Harrison in Guthrie.

NEED PART TIME groundskeeper at Bryant Grove Apts, 20 S Bryant, Edmond, 341-2161.

LOOKING FOR an English tutor, major in English or English education, live near campus. Please contact 330-8755, Philip. I will pay $10 for 1&1/2 hrs tutoring.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECH A fast-paced growing company is seeking individuals with knowledge in hardware & software as it pertains to PC's, UNIX mainframe telecommunications & networking. Must be a good communicator & team player in this service-oriented department.

1987 NISSAN MAXIMA, automatic, $2950, 330-2100.

4-dr,

1984 BMW 528e, 4-dr. automatic, $2750, 330-2100.

RALEIGH MT300AL Frame, 21-sp mountain bike, $400 OBO. NISIKI Colorado mountain bike, 21-sp, $300 OBO. Both like new, 390-9261 or 390-9847.

486 DX 266 Laptop Toshiba 1960CS 340 M HD 4M RAM 14.4 PCMCIA modem, carrying case, extra battery pack. $1400 OBO, 390-9847 or 3909261.

FUNDRAISERS RAISE $$$ The Citibank Fundraiser is here to help you! Fast, easy, no risk or financial obligation. Greeks, Clubs, Motivated Individuals. Raise $500 or more in only one week. 800-862-1982 ext 33.

ROONIN1ATES SHARE NICE 3 bedroom house in secure, secluded but convenient neighborhood near 39th & N May. No yard work. $250/ea, Rick, 946-1083.

SEEKING PERSON to pay $275/mo ± 1/2 utilities in Edmond duplex, 2 bed, 2 bath, no pets. Female preferred, 3592912, leave message.

FEMALE to share 2 bedroom, 1 bath, right by campus, Angela, 844-2752.

TRAVEL

ASIAN TRAVELS

Domestic & International `The Largest Consolidator with Low fares to Europe, Asia & Africa"

Call Today (405) 495-TOUR (8687) 7300 N.W. 23rd St #106 Bethany, OK 73008

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Baseball team knocks off No. 7 Delta State

Staff photo by John Clanton

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