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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005
Edmond OKs expansion of DPS jurisdiction
Next week designated to increase awareness of disabilities
by Ashley Romano Staff Writer
by Matt Cauthron Student Writer
Students for an Accessible Society and Disability Support Services will sponsor Disability Awareness Week April 4-7. Kimberly Fields, assistant director of DSS and adviser to SAS, said the event is to increase student awareness of the disabled. "We want to make everyone aware that people with disabilities are capable," Fields said. "But that they may require some adjustments in order to reach their full potential." The week's events, which borrow the title "Survivor" based on the television show of the same name, will include disability simulations, wheelchair sporting competitions and edu-
WHO: Students for an Accessible Society and Disability Support Services WHAT: "Disability Awareness Week" WHEN: April 4-7 WHERE: UCO campus WHY: To increase student awareness of the disabled
Memorial park to be built by fall ■ $50,000 of a $1 million donation will be used to build a park by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer
The area east of Evans Hall is set to be developed as Plunkett Park, in memory of the Plunkett sisters, Emma and Josephine, who donated their $1 million dollar estate to UCO in 1997. The UCO administration requested that $50,000 of the funds be used for the park
Programs merge to form Mass Comm. Department
cational workshops. A program entitled "Changing Your Life" will begin at 1 p.m. April 7, in the Will Rogers Room at the Nigh University Center, featuring a panel of UCO students who suffered accidents that left them disabled. They will speak about the many ways disability has changed their lives. The week will conclude with a series of discussion panels and a seminar focusing on assistive technology for the disabled. "These were ordinary, vibrant young people, who, because of these tragedies, have had to adjust to life with mobility impairment," Fields said. "They've had to readjust to every facet of life - everything from going to the bathroom to having sex." Brandi Smith, an English graduate student, will return as a volunteer for this year's event. "It creates an awareness of what living with a disability is like," Smith said. She also said she is looking forward to watching the football game. "I've never seen a football game with individuals in wheelchairs," she said. Returning volunteer Micah Todd, a pre-pharmacy sophomore who also helped out at last year's event, said it will be a learning experience for students.
Dr. Pamela Washington, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, announced March 30 that the communication and journalism departments will merge into the Department of Mass Communication July 1. • A task force including eight faculty members and two students from the two departments was formed last semester to develop curriculum models for the proposed merger. "Academics is leaning toward convergence of how to best prepare students for the job market," Washington said. Dr. Terry Clark, professor and chairman of the Journalism Department, said because of media convergence, journalism and communication must adapt to all media. "Students must have a background in all media in order to be competitive in careers," Clark said. He said the merger will mean better education for all students, and it will "help them keep pace with the current trends in higher education all over the country." Pat Casey, communication instructor, said the merger will benefit all students and allow them to become "renaissance"
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memorial. Some of the money has already been used for scholarships. Emma was a faculty member at UCO for 38 years. She graduated from UCO with a degree in physical education. Emma went on to teach at UCO, becoming chairman of the depai invent of health and physical education for women. During her time at UCO, she planted flowers and helped beautify the campus. While teaching at UCO, Emma invited Josephine to live with her and attend UCO. Josephine graduated and
became a math teacher at a junior high school in Ponca City. Emma died in 1997, four months after her sister's death. "The sisters dedicated their lives to UCO," said Dr. Virginia Peters, former faculty member at UCO. Peters is a trustee over their estate. Emma was her friend, mentor and colleague. Peters said she remembers all the good things the Plunkett sisters did for UCO. "I know they would be so happy to see their money going towards the park," Peters said. The park memorial is in the
process of being built, along with an irrigation system. The memorial will be a place for students to have recreational activities as well as physical education activities. Two plaques will be placed on a brick facade honoring the sisters. Bleachers will be built so students can enjoy the area and the landscaping. The park is set to be finished in the fall of 2005 with a dedication ceremony at homecoming. Tynesia Omopariola can be reached at tomopariola@thevistaonline.com.
Bloomin' awesome...
by Ashley Romano Staff Writer
Ashley Romano can be reached at aromano@thevistaonline.com .
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ Applications will be accepted through April 4 for the Pugh Family Pioneer Award. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors in the fall of 2005. Applications are available in the Foundation Office, Rm. 102 of Evans Hall. ■ The annual Earth Day fair will be April 20 by Broncho Lake. To register an organization for a fair booth, download the form on the Campus Life tab on UCONNECT. ■ 'The Big Event," a day of service, will begin at noon April 9 by Broncho Lake. Registration is going on for team leaders. To register as a volunteer or team leader, visit "The Big Event" tab on UCONNECT, or call Derek Burks at the Volunteer Center at 974-2621.
Photo by Justin Avera
Staff Writer
The UCO Student Association supreme court might meet to select a new chief justice this week. Danielle Latimer, chair of the UCOSA senate judiciary committee, said the court hasn't met since last semester. Dallas Strimple, UCOSA
senate pro tempore, said members of the court were supposed to meet March 24, but only two members made it, and it wasn't enough to meet their quorum and hold a meeting. Latimer said, as of March 30, no date has been set for another meeting. The court has to organize on short notice because of a recent complaint by UCOSA Senator
■ Volunteer team leaders are needed for "The Big Event," April 9. For information, contact the Volunteer Center at 974-2621 or e mail dburks@ucok.edu . -
A redbud tree blooms behind the sculpture near the Art Building. Arbor Day was March 29.
Supreme Court meeting remains unscheduled by Michael Robertson
The Edmond City Council approved an agreement between the UCO Department of Public Safety and the Edmond Police Department to expand jurisdic tion of UCO DPS at its March 28 meeting. The agreement allows UCO officers to patrol the city streets adjacent to the university, except Second Street. "The basic advantage (of the agreement) is that we have something in writing that defines what each party can do," said Assistant Chief of police Chris Wooldridge of the UCO DPS. The partnership between the two departments replaces al993 agreement. The new agreement is an update of the old one. Maj. Steve Thompson of the EPD said the new agreement was needed because UCO has taken on more property since 1993. Wooldridge said that the new agreement allows DPS to have jurisdiction over the former Ramada Plaza Hotel, which was leased to UCO to provide more student housing. Thompson also said that because the streets surrounding UCO are still city streets, the EPD will always have jurisdiction. "If a murder happened on Ayers and University, we would get to it," Thompson said. "But if a murder happened at the southeast corner of that intersection, then "UCO would respond (first)." Thompson also added that the largest advantage he sees for UCO is that DPS officers can now file tickets in Edmond's municipal court rather than taking them to Oklahoma City.
Ty Reidenbaugh against the UCOSA house. Reidenbaugh filed the complaint against the house for refusing to hear a bill of which he is an author. The bill, which will go to a student vote April 13 if it passes through the UCOSA house, would create an 18 cents per credit hour charge that would be used to fund undergraduate creative and research projects.
The bill was scheduled to be heard by the house Feb. 28, but Dan Ross, speaker of the house, said he refused to hear the bill because he has doubts that correct parliamentary procedure had been followed when a UCOSA rules committee attached Reidenbaugh as an author. "They (the supreme court) need to get together this week
because (the bill) is supposed to be on the ballot," Latimer said. When the UCOSA supreme court does hear Reidenbaugh's complaint, they will decide whether correct procedure was followed or not, and whether or not the house will have to vote on the bill. Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .
■ Nominations are being accepted for student organization Sponsor of the Year and leadership awards. Applications are on the Campus Life tab of UCONNECT.
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OPINION
March 31, 2005
STAFF EDITORIAL
Take part in The Vista The right to make your voice heard is the fundamental right of every American. Having an opinion and expressing it can lead an individual toward becoming well versed, articulate and informed. We too feel that way, and make use of our editorial page to promote our views and give readers our interpretation of news and events. Each week the Vista receives letters in response to our editorials and opinion pieces, some positive, some critical, but usually well informed and insightful. Now it is your chance to take part in campus politics and discussion. More specifically, how would you like to have a say in what The Vista has to say? Beginning this summer we are inviting all students to apply for a two-week term on the Vista editorial board. All names will be collected, verified and chosen at random. No faculty or staff (though they are always welcome) and only currently enrolled students please. One student will be selected for a two-week term and that student will help dictate what The Vista says in an effort to better utilize our
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diverse population and give everyone the opportunity to be heard. This idea is not new. Many small newspapers and even some larger papers choose a community member to sit in on the editorial board meetings to better gauge the feelings of the community through a representative independent of the paper. Opinionated individuals shape their communities, the nation and sometimes the world, and what better place to start than at the university level. The meetings will also be open to anyone, but only the editorial staff and the student representative will have a say. We at The Vista are excited about involving students in lively debate of how we interpret the pulse of UCO and the many diverse people who call this campus home. If you are interested in joining our editorial staff, please sign up in Rm. 107 of the Communications Building before the end of the semester. Those chosen will be notified by May 31. Take an active part and flex your rights of free speech and a free press and let us hear your voice.
THE BODY POLITICK
Video news releases are nothing new he public relations profession spends an enormous amount of time on earning news coverage. The basic difference between advertising and PR is the medium, not the message. Organizations communicate with messages that are purposely crafted to mimic the formats used by news media. These information releases are sent out daily in every format imaginable with the intention and hope that they will be used. News coverage is more publicly persuasive than advertising in many circumstances because of public perception. The Bush administration has come under scrutiny recently for producing and distributing video releases that promote U.S. involvement in Iraq and
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JOSEPH WERTZ COLUMNIST Afghanistan, as well as U.S. illegal drug policy. Press releases are a cost effective way for someone with a specific agenda to communicate with the public, and change opinion. No single group is more concerned with public opinion than the U.S. government. Many media watchdog groups are crying foul and the Government
Accountability Office declares that many of these video release campaigns used by government agencies are illegal under a law stating that public money can't be used for domestic propaganda. If these video news releases are illegal because they are considered propaganda, then we should expect to See arrests made at every press conference or campaign speech. Where does communication end and propaganda begin? Critics complain that taxpayers are funding many of these "propaganda campaigns," but this is nothing new. President Woodrow Wilson solicited the help of journalist George Creel to promote U.S. involvement in World War I. As early as 1917, the government
realized that images were a powerful way to set public agenda and used tax revenue to generate pro-American films. These films were disguised as entertainment and used in conjunction with war bond drives that featured popular stars such as Charlie Chaplin. Creel and his Committee on Public Information blended the boundaries between news, entertainment and propaganda and effectively changed public opinion. We shouldn't be shocked and outraged that the U.S. government is putting out video news releases; we should be ashamed of ourselves for not being skeptics. Because of the sound byte media culture, politicians always stay on message. This message is almost always the same as the talking points
on their press releases or Web sites. The U.S. government sells an agenda, and media outlets sell public attention to advertisers. This process will never change no matter how many laws are passed. The boundaries between news, entertainment and propaganda are nearly seamless, and have been for nearly a century. Americans aren't active enough. Politicians prey upon this inert behavior by using media tools to sell. Our most precious commodity is attention, and we are paying little of it at too high of a cost.
Joseph Wertz can be reached at jwertz@thevistaonline.com.
A HEALTHY DOSE
Spring into physical activity "She wore an itsy-bitsy-teenyweeny yellow polka dot bikini." Spring has confirmed its return this year with plenty of sunshine and the natural hallmarks of outdoor vitality. As swimsuit season begins anew, however, many women feel forced inside to continue their usual aerobic routines and endless sets of repetitions behind closed doors. The gym may take on a confining feeling previously unnoticed in recent rainstorms and other adverse weather now relegated to next year along with oversized winter coats and chunky snow boots. April showers aside, now is the perfect season to take advantage of outdoor weather before summer heat sends fitness-seekers scrambling for air conditioned facilities and tepid indoor pools. Walking is the most convenient
CALLIE A. COLLINS HEALTH COLUMNIST weight-bearing exercise available to the majority. According to the American Heart Association, incorporating physical activity just three times a week for 30 minutes can lower cholesterol and improve overall physical and mental wellness. Other health advantages include weight control, increased mobility and reduced risk of both stroke and osteoporosis, depending on frequency and duration of activ-
ity. Regardless of your fitness level, a low to moderate amount of walking is beneficial to essentially everyone. No special equipment is required, although a decent pair of tennis shoes with a good arch is worth the $30-40 investment. Special trainers and lengthy practice sessions are entirely unnecessary to intensify what you already know how to do. Try incorporating those 30 minutes into your daily routine. Simple changes like taking the stairs, parking farther away than you normally would or taking a different route between classes can all make a difference in reaching your goal. Pedometers have become popular in the last year, due in part to an aggressive marketing campaign by the McDonald's 'Go Active `adult meal in response to the "Super
Size Me" avalanche of bad publicity; the new combos included free devices for each salad and bottled water combo purchased. Local discount stores offer $5 versions that will keep track of your daily progress, with 10,000 steps as the ideal in a 16-hour period. - Oklahoma City hosts a variety of non-profit marathons next month, such as the Memorial Marathon on April 24 (http://www.okcmarathon.com/general.asp?id=24) and the Heart Walk at the Bricktown Ballpark on April 30 (http ://www. americanheart. org/presenter. j html?identifiei=3025401). The Memorial Marathon is a 5k course open to walkers, joggers and runners, and although tickets are $20 for adults, funds go to support relative causes and participants are rewarded with a Tshirt, poster, lunch and commemora-
five medal. The Heart Walk benefits vary with corporate sponsorship, but the camaraderie of an organized exercise event with a stadium full of people makes for a fun event. Both offer online registration at the abovementioned Web sites. Every day is another chance to enjoy springtime zest. Go ahead and be a kid again. Fly a kite. Play in the sprinklers. Organize a Frisbee tournament. Let the dog walk you. Just a little extra physical activity now will have you visiting the beach with that same youthful enthusiasm from when your biggest decision was whether or not to wear a bikini or a two-piece. Callie A. Collins can be reached at ccollins@thevistaonline.com.
CAMPUS QUOTES: Is it fair to bring up past allegations in the Michael Jackson case? "Yes, the possibility to establish a pattern. I just think if they bring up the past, they need to be fair with the facts."
"Yes. With a sex offender, criminal history must be used as evidence."
"No. Every case is its own. It's unfair to put events from a previous case to a present case."
"Yes, because I think children don't really have an opportunity to be heard, so I think if they bring up those issues, they can see all sides, and it's legal in California."
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Dane Olsen
Sociology senior
Jonathan Still
Interpersonal communication freshman
Tina Dobson
Political science sophomore
Sociology senior
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NEWS March 31, 2005
NEWS IN BRIEF Court to weigh Schiavo emergency motion PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — A federal appeals court agreed to consider an emergency bid by Terri Schiavo's parents for a new hearing on whether to reconnect her feeding tube, raising their fading hopes of keeping the severely brain-damaged woman alive. In its order late Tuesday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals didn't say when it would decide whether to grant the hearing. It was not clear what effect reconnecting Terri Schiavo's feeding tube would have on her, as she approached her 13th day without nourishment.
Pope getting nutrition from tube in nose VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II is getting nutrition from a tube in his nose, the Vatican said Wednesday, shortly after the frail pontiff appeared at his window in St. Peter's Square and managed only a rasp when he tried to speak. Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the step was taken to "improve the pope's calorie intake" and so he can recover his strength. It was unclear when the tube was inserted but it was not visible when John Paul made his appearance.
Court issues age discrimination ruling WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court made it easier Wednesday for any worker over 40 to allege age discrimination, ruling that employers can be held liable even if they never intended any harm. About 75 million people — roughly half the nation's work force — are covered by the decision. However, the ruling makes it clear that older workers will have a high threshold to prove their claims.
Defense attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. dies LOS ANGELES — Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in December 2003, died Tuesday at his home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. He was 67. Cochran's legal career representing both victims of police abuse and celebrities in peril converged under the media glare when he successfully defended O.J. Simpson from murder charges. ,
Indonesia quake death toll reaches 1,000 GUNUNG SITOLI, Indonesia — Firefighters freed a man trapped in a crumpled house on remote Nias island on Wednesday, 36 hours after he was buried in rubble. As the first foreign military help arrived, officials said an estimated 1,000 people had died in the region's latest large earthquake. Residents swarmed over collapsed buildings in Nias island's main town of Gunung Sitoli, searching frantically for survivors of the country's second catastrophe in three months, after December's massive quake and tsunami.
— from The Associated Press
Battalion to raise funds for new equipment by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer The ROTC will sponsor a fundraiser through April 3 to help with the purchase of new equipment. Students, faculty and staff can purchase tickets for $1 each in the Nigh University Center or at the ROTC Office in Thatcher Hall Room 247. Tickets, as well as baked goods, will also be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 2 and 3 at the Wal-Mart Super Center on Danforth. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. April 3 at Wal-Mart and those who enter do not have to be present to win. The prizes include a $100 pair of shoes from New Balance, a $60 gift card to Chili's, a $50 gift card to P.F. Chang's and movie passes to Kickingbird Cinema. Cadets Andrew Wilson and George Caves obtained the donations by contacting and gaining the support of 13 local businesses, said Sgt. 1st Class
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WHO: ROTC Broncho Battalion WHAT: Fundraiser and prize drawing WHEN: Now through April 3 WHERE: Thatcher Hall, Rm. 247 WHY: To raise money for the purchase of new equipment Chris Spivey, military science instructor. "I'm sure there are a lot of students on campus who could use a new pair of shoes or some free food," Spivey said. "And, it helps out not only the university, but the program of military science as well." The money raised will go toward the purchase of equipment for the rappel tower, air rifles and targets for the rifle team, and help fund the ROTC's bi-annual paintball lab, Spivey said. Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com .
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Scott Jordan works March 24 on the rope course that is set to open on campus soon.
ROTC rifle team takes honors at match by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer The UCO Rifle Team won the Sergeant Major's Rifle Match March 26. The match, held at the Oklahoma City Gun Club range near Arcadia, was the fourth time for the team to compete against and beat OSU. Cadets fired rounds from distances of 100 to 300 meters from standing, sitting and prone positions during timed stages. In the past, the team had
used different weapons for the practices and competitions because the members did not have their own rifles. "This time, Master Sgt. Santos, our faculty coach, had found a way to have [the] weapons that we practiced with at the competition," said Cadet Joshua Hollman, team captain. "We were excited to finally have the opportunity to prove our shooting ability with rifles that were zeroed to our eyes." However, a few days before the competition, the rifles were
laterally transferred to a Reserve unit that was being deployed, preventing the team from using the rifles they practiced with. "While we were disappointed, the adverse circumstances actually add to the quality of our cadet's success," Hollman said. Team A, with leader Kyle Thomason and Cadets Christopher McWhirter, Shelby Williams and Aaron Love, placed first and qualified as expert marksmen.
Love achieved the highest score of 210 out of 250 points, while McWhirter hit the most bull's-eyes. Second place went to Team B, with team leader Adrienne Schoonmaker and Cadets Jeremy McCool, Joshua Hollman and Daniel Moise. Third place went to Team C, with team leader James Wallenfelsz and Cadets Peder Angell, Justin Smith and Megan Pfeiffer. Ashlie Campbell can be reached 'at acampbell@thevistaonline.com .
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"They'll learn about people with disabilities and what they go through on a daily basis and the obstacles they go through," he said. Students can experience disabilities firsthand by participating in several events that simulate disabilities. "I've heard the simulators are absolutely amazing," Smith said. All UCO students are invited to attend the week's events. Students with needs that .require special accommodation should call Disability Support Services at 974-2549 at least 48 hours before the event.
or well-rounded journalists. He said students will have the opportunity to share resources and become immersed in a stronger degree program. Clark added that the cost of technology is "huge" and for an "under-funded public institution," obtaining new resources is a challenge and will be one of the main disadvantages of the merger. Washington said committees are currently discussing specifics to prepare for the merger in July.
FIRE 3:37 p.m. March 21 UCO DPS officers responded to a fire in
the University Suites.
Managing Editor Kelley Chambers con- Ashley Romano can be reached at tributed reporting for this article. aromano@thevistaonline.com.
LARCENY 12:09 p.m. March 22 DPS investigated $315 in cash and personal checks missing from the ROTC office in Thatcher Hall. PORNOGRAPHY 7:53 p.m. March 24 An unauthorized person was in the Cyber Café in the Nigh University Center using a computer to look at pornography.
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Saturday, April 9 • 12-5 PM • Broncho Lake The Big Event is UCO's largest campus-wide volunteer service project! Over 20 community agencies will be involved, including the Hope Center of Edmond, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Feed the Children, and the Oklahoma City Literacy Council. Various projects include painting, cleaning, organizing, landscaping, office filing, and building a life-size blue whale! All volunteers will receive lunch and a Big Event t-shirt. To sign-up please log into UCONNECT or visit www.ucolcedukampus_life/bigevent. For more information call the Volunteer Center at 974-2621.
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NEWS March 31, 2005
Blockbuster reaches settlement over its 'No Late Fees' policy
"Oh my gosh, it's the Freshman Follies!"
by Rukmini Callimachi Associated Press Writer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Blockbuster Inc. has agreed to make refunds to customers and pay an additional $630,000 to settle allegations the nation's biggest movie rental chain deceived people with its "No Late Fees" campaign. The agreement was announced Tuesday between Blockbuster and 47 states, including Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia. Many customers were angry to discover that despite the "No Late Fees" policy, if they were eight days late with a movie or a game, they owned it; their credit card accounts were automatically billed for the purchase price. If they then tried to return
Photo by Justin Avera
Left to right: Jill Sallee portrays a high school student body President reacting to the news of winning homecoming queen, while Jessica Coates, Natasha Buck and Alison Gibson play cheerleaders disgusted by the news in a Freshman Follies performance March 26.
it, they were refunded the purchase price but were charged a $1.25 restocking fee. Under the settlement, Dallas-based Blockbuster must make refunds to customers who claim the campaign misled them into thinking they could keep the video or DVD for as long as they liked. Also, Blockbuster agreed to pay the states about $630,000 to reimburse them for the costs of their investigations into consumer complaints. In addition, the rental chain will have to change its advertising to ease any confusion. Blockbuster spokesman Randy Hargrove said that the cost of refunding the consumers is expected to be small, because s f6wer than 4 percent of Blockbuster customers kept the video or DVD beyond the
seven-day window. Customers who feel they were misled must fill out a form available at Blockbuster stores. Blockbuster spokeswoman Karen Raskopf said that the "no late fees" program will continue but that signs will be added to stores to better explain the fine print. "We think our original communications were very clear, but we're happy to do whatever we can to add additional communication to better inform our customers," she said. Blockbuster launched the no-late-fees program at its 4,600 U.S. stores on Jan. 1. The states that were not part of the settlement are New Jersey, which is pursuing a separate lawsuit, Vermont and New Hampshire.
Gamma Beta Phi brings flower power to campus for service project by Trisha Evans Staff Writer
The Gamma Beta Phi honor society planted an assoi tinent of flowers in a flowerbed on the west side of Howell Hall March 25 as one of the society's service projects this year. Chris Snyder, president of the society, said one of the perks of the project is that students get a view of a more picturesque campus. Snyder said the project also makes the campus more appeal-
ing to students, which could lead to increased student enrollment. "We try to do a lot of service projects on campus," Snyder said. Snyder also said the society is hoping to win the award for best service organization that is given by the Department of Campus Life. The society has provided volunteers for Race for the Cure, the Presidents Christmas Party and the Bowla-Thon that benefited the Hope Center in Edmond. The society is open to all
UCO students who have completed 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The society is holding their induction at 8 p.m. April 12 in Howell Hall, room 201. For more information on Gamma Beta Phi contact Chris Snyder at gbetaphi@yah000.com. Photo provided
Chris Snyder plants a flower as Kaliegh Limbaugh looks on during a service project on the west side of the Howell Hall Building March 25.
Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com .
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ENTERTAINMENT March 31, 2005
Antsy, abstract play describes life in poetry THEATRE REVIEW by Trisha Evans Staff Writer
"Tongues and Savage Love" is a thought-provoking and dynamic performance of artistic and technical talents. The onenight show opens at 7:30 p.m., April 1 in Pegasus Theater. The abstract play is a succession of monologues about life with a sarcastic and surreal color to them. Director Daisy Nystul said it was selected because of its poetic character. Sam Shepard and Joe Chaikin wrote the play. Shepard's more famous works are "Mad Dog Blues," "A Lie of the Mind" and "Buried Child" for which he won a
Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Written in the `70s, the play was originally performed by only one person who used different voices for every monologue. "I divided the single person performance approach into 15 equal roles in order to give each student in my intermediate acting class a moment to shine," Nystul said. All the actors chant many of the lines in unison. Nystul said the interpretation of the play was a collaboration between the creative staff and the actors. She encouraged everyone to bring Photo by Justin Avera their creative ideas to Left to right: Hiroko Hoshikawa, Jimmy rehearsals. Much of the artistic synergy Pike, Monica Arnold and Stefanie Gowdy came from Nystul herself who in "Tongues and Savage Love" March 22.
said it was directed in "a performance art fashion with a Greek theatre bent" Two student directors, Matt Charnay and Devon James, assisted Nystul. The ominous sounds of gongs and cymbals juxtaposed with the lighter sounds of maracas and bongos set the tone of the play and are a part of the original music written by graduate student Kerry Folsom. Nystul said the play reflects life; sometimes it is disturbing and other times beautiful. "I know it's humorous, but it can't be to you," said Nystul from the fifth
row in Pegasus Theater to the actors giggling on stage during a rehearsal. Nystul, a well-known actress/director and second year professor at UCO, peppered the rehearsal with her directorial comments like, "Share that last look with the whole audience," and "Do that transition again." Kevin VanZant said his character is a man in transition. "I lost my voice and am struggling to find it in a crowd of people." Quite literally. The play is free and open to the public.
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■April 1 — Is the new deadline extension for the following scholarships: the Presidential Partners Kirkpatrick Leadership Awards, the Rothbaum Academic Awards and the Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholarship (new this year) for students who graduated from an Oklahoma high school. Applications can be obtained from the UCO Foundation, Evans Hall 102. ■ April 1 — The SpeechLanguage Pathology organization will hold a spring majors meeting from 12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the Education Building Room 111. For more information call 550-7878. ■ April 2 — The First American Student Association will present its Annual Spring Contest Powwow from 2 p.m. until midnight at Hamilton Field House. All Powwow events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the UCO Office of Campus Life at 974-2363.
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■April 4 —The Economics Club presents guest speaker Brad Schiller, who will talk about social security issues in Pegasus Theatre of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, contact Dhruba Bhandari at 4743414.
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■ April 5 — Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society will have a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Howell Hall, Room 201 and a meeting at 1:30 p.m. April 6 in Howell Hall, Room 202. •April 9 — The International Student Council will host a 10-on-10 Coed Basketball Tournament at the Wellness Center. Registration is open to all international students and two residential guest teams. Due to time limitations the tournament can only accommodate 16 teams and applications will be considered on a "first come, first serve" basis. Registration deadline is April 7. For more details or an application form, contact the International Office at 974-
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SPORTS March 31, 2005
3 in a row by Harry Gatewood III
Sports Write,After two straight tournament wins the University of Central Oklahoma nails another prime win for their third first place strike. Todd Dayton continued his dominating season with another individual crown at their home tournament March 28-29 with a 15-shot victory in the UCO/KickingBird Golf Classic. Dayton, Sam Proal and Chris Hutson all shot final-round twoover-par 72s on gusty plains of the Oklahoma KickingBird Golf Course as the Bronchos closed with a 293 to capture the 13-team tournament win. UCO led Southwestern Oklahoma by 10 shots entering the final round and stretched that to a 15-stroke margin of victory over the Bulldogs, Cameron and St. Mary's. The Bronchos, ranked fifth by golfstat.com and seventh by the Golf Coaches Association of America. UCO had rounds of 283-283 for a impressive six-over-par 566 total after two trips around the par-70 KickingBird Golf
Course. Dayton captured his fourth tournament of the year with a two-under-par 208 effort, finishing three shots in front of Cameron's Travis Lovins. Proal tied for third at 213, while
Todd Dayton finished with a two-under-par 208 effort three shots ahead of Cameron's Travis Lovins.
Hutson tied for 12th at 218. The Bronchos also got 77s from Matt Ellis and Donnie Martin, with Ellis tying for 17th at 220 and Martin finishing 27th at 224. Dayton was two-over through eight holes on the front nine before cruising in a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 ninth hole to make the turn at evenpar.
Dayton bogeyed two straight holes on the back nine, earning one of those back with a birdie on No. 17 and finished with a three-putt bogey, sinking his sixth career title. Proal took control to roll in 16 pars and two bogeys in his final-round 72, while Hutson used good production with back-to-back birdies on the back nine to overcome a frontnine 38. Michael Vitale led the second-team unit, tying for 12th at 218 after a final-round 76. Donnie Keim had a closing 74 in finishing 24th. UCO has only had one tournament in which they placed lower than first. They placed third in the St. Edwards Invitational for their season opener. On April 4-5 the three time, first place tournament winning Bronchos travel to Phoenix, Ariz. for the Grand Canyon Invitational.
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Women finish 5th at Grand Canyon Invitational NEED THAT TERM PAPER FAST ??? by Harry Gatewood III
Sports Writer Fair play in the Grand Canyon Invitational on March 29 earned three golfers scores that ranged in the 70s, just enough for the University of Central Oklahoma to slice a spot in the team standings to finish fifth. Kelly Callison and Claire Sturdivan both had closing 78s UCO Women's Golf Ashley Kelley, 75-85=160 Kelly Callison, 81-78=159 Stephanie Blan, 81-82=163 Emily Kirk, 83-79=162 Claire Sturdivan, 85-78=163
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Bronchos whoop Wonder Boys by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer Sparks flew at Broncho Field as the University of Central Oklahoma blasted 10 runs in the fourth inning to ignite a run derby after what had been a close game to rout Arkansas Tech University 16-4 March 29. The No. 13-ranked Bronchos had three home runs among their 13 hits and sent 12 batters to the plate in the big fourth-inning slash that snapped the 4-4 tie. ATU jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the second, but the Bronchos answered with three of their own in the bottom of that frame. Beau Sullivan's solo homer in the third gave UCO a 4-3 lead, then the Wonder Boys tied it with a single run in the top of the fourth. The Bronchos then went full speed ahead in their half of the inning, turning eight eights and four errors into 10 runs and a 14-4 lead. Bryan Belford blasted in a two-run homer
to key the igniting run series: "I've been struggling at the plate the past few games. I needed that hit to get me refocused so I could get back to hitting the way I did during the beginning of the season," Belford said. Blake Deen, Jake Mays, Trent Photo Services Davis, Chad McGaugh Brandon Bacon stretches and Nick for an out at first. Thigpen each had RBI singles. Brandon Bacon ripped a two-run homer in
the fifth to up UCO's lead to 16-4 and the Bronchos hit the trails from there on sending the Wonder Boys back wonderland. Thigpen, Sullivan, Bacon and McGaugh all had two hits for the Bronchos. Matt Durrett earned the pitching win in relief, giving up just one run in three and 1/3 innings. UCO improved to 22-8 with the win avenging a 3-2 loss to the Wonder Boys (1813) two weeks ago in Russellville, Ark. UCO continues Lone Star Conference play on April 2 in a Doubleheader traveling to Tahlequah against rival Northeastern, playing them once more on April 3 in Tahlequah.
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The Bronchos baseball team takes on the Northeastern State Redmen at 1 p.m. April 2 and 3 in Tahlequah.
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Softball sweeps ECU under rug by Gavin D. Elliott Sports Editor The University of Central Oklahoma softball team swept a Lone Star Conference North Division doubleheader against East Central on Tuesday with the aid of Danielle Blackwell's ninthinning home run bomb. The blast lifted the Bronchos to a 3-1 second game victory. With the wins, the Bronchos improve to an overall record of 24-9 and 12-2 in the LSC North. Alli Blake pitched a complete
seven innings in the first gathering eight strikeouts and improving her record to 11-2. Jordan Akin took the mound in the second game, pitching a complete game, and then some with the extra inning, allowing six hits and no walks. Eight was the magic number, with Akin blowing eight strikeouts by the ECU batters. She improved her record to 4-2. With the game dead-
game, locked at 1-1 in the top of the ninth, Blackwell smashed the ball over the left centerfield fence to get her first homer of the season and put UCO ahead 2-1. Rachel Smith punctuated Blackwell's blast with a triple and later scored on a passed Danielle ball to make it 3-1. Blackwell boostThe Bronchos ed the Bronchos found themselves to a 3.1 victory down by one in the opening game, but
clawed their way to the top in the fourth on a Moore RBI groundout, then took a 2-1 lead in the sixth with Tripp's first homer. Lindsay Tripp went 3-for4,scoring two runs, while teammates Blackwell and Moore tacked on two hits apiece.
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