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Child found locked in car with dog in UCO parking lot By Mary Reinauer
Staff Writer A 17-month-old child was locked inside a closed car, alone except for a small dog, for approximately 30 minutes in faculty lot three outside the Liberal Arts Building March 13. UCO Department of Public Safety reports state Sgt. Jon Peoples was called to assist student officer Skopak rescue the child. According to the report the child, whose name was withheld because she is a juvenile, was upset and crying by the time Peoples got there. Both the child and the dog were in the front seat and the dog was running around and pawing at the toddler. It took Peoples ten minutes to get the door opened, then handing the child to Skopak he stowed the dog in his cruiser and went into the Liberal Arts building to find the mother or father, he stated in the report. Unable to do so, Peoples went back to the car and found the mother had returned and was being advised by Skopak on the dangers of leaving a child unattended in a car. There was no car seat for the child, according to the report. The dog and child were released to the mother after the mother returned. Peoples told the mother a report would be made and a copy given to the Department of Human Services (DHS). VSee LOCKED, Page 3
Artwork in the works... UCO students JoAnn Lichtenberger, Diana Gales and Amy Nelson work on "Earthwork in the works" an environmental instillation inspired by Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty outside the Industrial arts building. The land was gridded with watered down clay and each student was assigned to work on a different section of the grid. (Photo by Donna Kerr)
Student Association says 'no' to tuition increase By Patrice Patterson
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resolution to increase tuition was rejected by members of the UCO Student Association March 24, by a vote of 11-19. There has not been a tuition increase in Oklahoma since the 1995-1996 school year. Oklahoma legislators are
considering a new law giving the State Regents for Higher Education power to increase tuition up to 11 percent in the next two years. There was much debate among members of the Student Association. "Students are already financially burdened. The only thing this will do is increase the debt of students as they get out
of college," said Ben Harris, speaker of the Student Association. There is going to be a tuition increase because this is not an election year, said Janet Nicholas, member of the Student Association and Oklahoma Student Government Association (OSGA). OSGA has passed the resolution under the following
conditions: •The percentage of qualifying students who receive Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants reaches 85 percent while not decreasing the dollar amount of the award. •The percentage of total cost of educational expenses paid by non—resident students remain 92 percent next year. •Individual institutions commit increased revenue from
a tuition increase to fund institutional budget priorities. •There be no student fee increases or new fees in the next two years without the express written consent of the affected institution. The proposal has been submitted to universities to approve, reject, or modify the proposal by April 1. VSee TUITION, Page 3
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Sports 10,11 Around Campus ... 14 Classifieds 16
BUSINESS SIFE joins b usinesses businesses to teach elementary students.
CONFERENCE Professor plans workshops to address publishing concerns.
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FEATURE Professor Amy Carrell analyzes the theories of humor and laughter
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or years the Army has billed itself as "the toughest job you'll ever love." It's a slogan that could just as aptly be applied to parenting. As parents, we are entrusted with another life. Children depend on their parents for food, shelter and emotional well-being. Raising a child is a full-time job and the pay is measured in hugs and smiles rather than dollars or days off. The catch phrase lately is that it takes a village to raise a child. That's a cop-out. It takes a parent. A responsible, caring parent who remembers that children are just little people and should be treated accordingly. Some village advocates might suggest that when parents forget this, their children should be taken away. But that's not the answer. It's not the government's job to raise our children, it's ours. But we should help each other. When we see a crying baby locked in a car we should take action, just as the Liberal Arts staff did. Individual action, just like individual responsibility is quicker and more long-lasting than government intervention. 011
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ast year the Department of Human Services took care of 2,662 neglected. children. If this sounds like a lot, consider how many are not reported.
Not reported because no one knew or no one cared. Some suspected cases are not
reported because people want to protect the parents from shame, and that is the real shame. It would be wrong to look for excuses to blow the whistle on innocent parents, but citizens have a right and a duty to protect the helpless without paranoia of government intervention. The people are the government, and no parent can raise a child without other people. If there is a fine line between parent's rights and those of children, it's time to broaden that line. The law books are thick already, so why not spell it out? The mother who left her baby in locked up with a dog while she went to visit a friend at UCO didn't know it was wrong. She should have had a crash course in parenting with clear-cut rules before she left the hospital with her. We are not paranoid of the government telling us how to drive our cars or that we must insure them. We should show the same concern for our children. If I had parked my car (sans babies) in the faculty lot that day, I bet I would have gotten a fine. But this woman got off with a lecture and a referral to the already over-worked DHS.
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resently in America, there is an effort by educational doctrinaires to place the teaching of mathematics and science ahead of all other subjects in the public schools. Evidence of this is apparent in the ACT standardized test taken by high school seniors which amazingly includes no real social studies questions. Any coherent person will agree that mathematics and science are very important for a well-rounded education. But should they take precedence over all other subjects? And how much more important are they than courses which provide a background in the history of human endeavor and interaction? We must ask the question: How often do math and science make the newspaper headlines or the lead story on the evening news? Other than space flight or cloning, not very often. The daily chronicle of human existence is dominated by issues rooted deeply in politics, history, geography and sociology, yet we are de-emphasizing student learning in these disciplines. In the future, to whom will we look to solve the world's problems? Consider the conflict in Bosnia; certainly the turmoil there will not be resolved by someone who is an expert in differential calculus. A person well-versed in the "magic" process of algebra and advanced math is definitely not trained to negotiate peace on earth. Truly, their educational focus is too narrow to address such social concerns. And besides, the very premise of algebra, by which an individual can get something from nothing, seems incongruent with solving
problems in the real world of human travail. And in regard to algebra, in all my years of living, and as I approach "geezerhood," I can honestly say that I have gained nothing from knowing it. We should be wary of turning world and domestic policy-making over to professions that split atoms, manipulate life in a test tube, and dabble with chemicals. Danger lurks wherever the creators of the technology are allowed to be the guardians of it also. Plainly, the goal of the "curriculum cavaliers" in public education is to create a race of "techobeings" who can outscore the Japanese and Europeans on standardized math and science tests. De-emphasizing the social studies seems to be just part of the plan. Does every American really need advanced math and science training? Should we all know how to design and build a computer in order to operate one, any more than we must be able to overhaul an internal combustion engine before we can drive an automobile? Clearly the frenzied push in favor of math and science has reached orgasmic proportions. And disregarding the social studies can only be termed as "intellectual treason." Woe be the plight of future generations when they suddenly realize that their very existence depends on the silicone brain in some defense department computer, or the sterile mind of an artificially consummated biological unit fresh out of a giant test tube. —Richard Matthews UCO student
April 1, 1997
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DHS Child Welfare worker Kathy Simms said the scene was "a very high-risk situation." Simms would not say whether they received the police report or if the case was being investigated. Dr. Lynette Wert, chair of the creative studies department, said she was walking from the parking lot at about 10:30 a.m. when she heard a baby cry. She first made sure the child was only upset and not hurt, she said. She tapped on the window and tried to comfort the child, and this seemed to calm her down. "You can guess from that the child had been left a lot," said Wert. When Gwynne Hunter, who teaches English came on the scene the two tried in vain to find an unlocked door. Assistant Dean Dr. Christopher Markwood was advised and he called UCO public safety. Simms said the definition of neglect can change with the age and maturity of the child in question. DHS studies each reported situation individually instead of having definite rules for a given-aged child. There were 2,662 cases of child neglect in Oklahoma reported to DHS in 1996, said Simms. Away from adult supervision, the dangers to the child in this case increased because of the lack of a carseat and the presence of an animal, she said, that DHS "would certainly respond to." Simms said it was DHS policy to not publicly discuss the progress or protective action taken in an individual case. Peoples reported the child's mother said she left the child in the car while she went into 7Eleven's all the time and saw nothing wrong with it. The child's mother was not a student, said Jim Roberts, chief of the UCO public safety
department but was visiting someone in the Liberal Arts Building. Wert said her understanding was that the mother had entered the building to use the phone. The name of the mother is being withheld by UCO Department of Public Safety. Roberts said it was not in the public's best interest to release it. The Oklahoma law pertaining to child neglect is somewhat vague, said Major Richard Mask, assistant chief of police at Nichols Hills Police Department. Many parents will leave their child alone for a few seconds if the child is comfortable and in no danger. But the law says "anything that can cause injury or threat of injury" to a child is a violation. "If we went out there and acted on every violation in the books, you would be in jail by Sunday. We all would," said Mask. Officers must rely on their best judgment in each situation, he said. Since he was not in the parking lot at UCO that morning, he said he didn't know how he would have handled it. Markwood was there, along with about six to eight people who crowded around the baby. Some were concerned. One person told him he saw an Edmond police hat in the car. There is no record of this in the UCO police report, nor is there a description of the car, a license tag number or the name of the mother. "This is a very brief report about a potentially serious situation," said Mask. He said he thought the UCO police department would respond appropriately. Mask said his biggest concern was that the child could have been kidnapped. Although the baby was not injured, Roberts said the dog could have hurt the baby by scratching her eye.
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All of the universities play an equal role, said Jay Parmley, student relations liaison for the Regents. "We did not want this (tuition increase) to hit us all at once, so we pushed for a multi—year increase so they will spread it out over a couple of years," said Nicholas. UCO students are currently paying 39 percent of the total cost of their education, in comparison to other regional universities that pay 30.3
percent and comprehensive universities (OU, OSU) that pay 23.5 percent. "There's been no real effort besides talk for providing a true equitable solution for the way higher education is funded in this state," said Harris. The students' opinion will be taken to the legislature and the legislature and the Regents will take the opinions into consideration before making the final decision, Parmley said.
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Elementary students learn business planning UCO club incorporates contest, chocolate into lessons on enterprise By Telannia Hytche Staff Writer
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eer Creek Prairie Vale Elementary school has joined UCO's Students in Free Enterprise, Sam's Club and Pepsi for a Nestle's Toll House Bake Sale Contest where the grand prize is $10,000. Sam's Club agreed to match the amount raised at the bake sale up to $2,000. The school with the most money raised wins the contest. Winners will be announced in June. Six members from SWE went to three of the fifth grade classes to discuss the functions of a business in relation to Nestle chocolate March 27.
SIFE members Amy Solan and James Finley asked Mrs. Vasso's class what are the three parts of a business. Dozens of students gave answers ranging from employees to a building. "The three main parts of a business is people, material and equipment," said Finley. The SIFE members gave a history of the Nestle company. Henry Nestle was the founder and the company started out by making baby food. SIFE used Junior Achievement's fifth grade lesson plan as a basis for teaching how to plan a business. Each fifth grade class separated into groups and decided on a product to sell that must contain chocolate.
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lesson plan was to incorporate the bake sale with the school's curriculum lesson and free enterprise. The students have been learning about history and math by learning about the history of
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Don't be fooled: Enrollment tips ease scheduling chaos By Adam Vogel Student Writer
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nrollment for the summer and fall semesters is about to begin. And, guess on which day it begins? Yep, April Fool's Day is the first day to enroll.
COLUMN So, if the lines are short, your favorite classes are open, and you are able to arrange your schedule where you can sleep until noon and be done with class by 2 p.m., then we all know why. Make enrollment easy. Know your day to enroll and fit it into your schedule. Enrollment dates are arranged by classification and by alphabetical distribution. Before enrolling, figure out every possible class you need
and write down every section. Arrange different schedules. Circle the one you like. After you have a pretty good idea of the classes you want, check the computer to see if they are open. If you are enrolling April 1, all your classes will be open. In case your enrollment date is after April Fool's Day, or if you're really smart, you'll enroll by phone. This is new and awesome. It takes about two minutes. You don't have to pay your enrollment fee right away because it is combined with your class fees and mailed to you along with your schedule. I told you it was awesome. So, if you enroll successfully take the time to thank the university by sending them a gift certificate from Chili's instead of your tuition payment. Happy April Fool's Day. A
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For cost information and to register, call Continuing Education at 341-2980, ext. 2413 For detailed information and course syllabus, call Dr. Roberta Sloan at 341-2980, ext. 5511
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New bill could prohibit early release of prisoners
UCO professor spearheads workshops for publishers conference
By Joanna Hafey
places that we have no control over." "We've simply shipped out a problem. If you repeal a law what would you do? f House Bill 1007 passes, the We are in danger of having the federal Department of Corrections will government take over the administration have to find an alternative to early of our prisons," said Rettig. release of prisoners when the prison He said the cap law passed in 1993 population exceeds 97.5 percent. was initiated to keep the federal House Bill 1007 is one of nine bills government off our backs. proposed by Representative Larry Adair Adair explained the law as it is now. of Stilwell. Prisoners eligible for release in an People in Oklahoma are emergency situation are those concerned about prisoners who have been imprisoned for a being released early, after a non-violent crime, and who prisoner released early last have served a specific portion summer, killed three people of their sentence, he said. before taking his own life, said Officials with the State Adair. Department of Corrections, It would repeal a 1993 law members of both the House and passed as a stopgap measure to Senate, and the governor are fight prison crowding and to looking for solutions for the keep federal courts from overcrowding problem, he said. Re ttig resuming control of The bill unanimously passed Oklahoma's prison system, he the House of Representatives said. Feb. 25. It now awaits State Senate Dr. Richard Rettig, chairperson and approval. professor of sociology said, "As a If passed it will be returned to the criminologist and a sociologist I have House for final action before being some problem with the concept. I submitted to the governor. If approved, disagree to some extent with the out the law would take effect Nov. 1, said placement of prisoners in Texas and other Adair. Staff Writer
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then ask participants to make a list of problems they are having and compare the answers. From that we will devise the specific problems that various groups will attempt to solve," said Hunter. Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association is the largest regional association of independent publishers and university presses in the United States, with over 600 members. Hunter has been involved with the publishers association since 1994. Those attending the conference will be the owners and executives of the publishing houses who are members of the publishers association. The Conference will be held at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;By Sandi Craig Student Writer
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Tag snatching Bank's campus UCO volunteers sought for spree slackens; branch opening Special Olympics activities Police official rescheduled credits media coverage By Jim Hulsey
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Staff Writer The recent crime wave of out—of—state car tags being stolen in Edmond has come to a sudden halt after recent media coverage, said Sergeant Nicki Smith from the Edmond Police Department. Seventeen plates from 15 different states were reported stolen since the beginning of March from apartment complexes near UCO and campus parking lots. Sergeant Chris Wooldridge from the UCO Department of Public Safety had three out—of—state tags reported stolen March 10. Larceny of a license plate is a misdemeanor and possession of stolen property is a felony, said Smith. The penalty is up to $500 and five years in prison. Anyone with information should call Edmond Crime Stoppers at 348 6121.
riginally scheduled to open in February, Citizens' Bank of Edmond will open its doors to UCO in the University Center
April 14. Construction delays are the reason for the postponement, said Jackie Young, assistant manager of Citizens' UCO branch. A.K. Rahman, director of auxiliary services said, Citizens' contract with UCO started Nov. 12, 1996. They pay $454 a month for the space and were given a three month grace period to construct the bank. A delay in Citizens' getting a steel gate for the space was the primary cause for postponement, he said. The wheelchair accessible bank will provide student loans, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts and open savings accounts, said Young. Students will get free checking including the first checks free. UCO employees who direct deposit their paychecks, will get free checking, excluding free checks, she said. The bank will be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A
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Media professionals to be honored at luncheon Nine journalists earn positions in OklahOma Journalism Hall of Fame at UCO
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klahoma journalists will honor their own at UCO on Friday when the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame inducts nine of the more than 60 journalists who were nominated this year. "It's become very competitive," said Dennie Hall, UCO assistant professor of journalism and the Hall of Fame's director since 1981 . The journalists' photos will be displayed on the Hall of Fame's walls, which will soon be located in the walkway of the new addition to the Communications Building. They will be alongside those of past inductees including Will Rogers, James J. Kilpatrick, Paul Harvey and Edward K. and Edward L. Gaylord. Since its inception in 1971, the Hall of Fame has grown to include over 200 inductees. The journalists being honored this year are: • William Bryan Connors, Jr., sports editor of The Tulsa World for almost three decades. • Edith Cherry Johnson, a reporter and columnist for The Daily Oklahoman for more than 50 years (honored posthumously).
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Women's studies UCO alumnus recognized for communication contributions minor offered by Liberal Arts college he College of Liberal Arts is now offering a minor in women's studies, approved by Dr. Clifton Warren, dean of Liberal Arts. This minor, currently being constructed and planned for inclusion in the upcoming revision of the UCO undergraduate catalogue, will be housed in the sociology and criminal justice department. "Although it's not yet in the catalog, there are enough courses offered to go ahead and make this a minor," said Dr. Suzan Waller, associate professor of sociology. By the fall semester students will be able to start taking the courses pursuant to a minor in women's studies. The benefit in having this minor is to know more about women's experience and how it differs from men's, Waller said. "Women are not treated the same in the various professions, there are a lot of differences," she said. "Women are promoted slower than men and have been treated differently and we need to understand that more." The women's caucus pushed the idea of a study in women's issues recently, as well as the liberal arts curriculum committee expressing an interest, Waller said. There are significant health differences between men and women. The fact that the aging process is a little bit faster for men and the different health issues in general make it necessary for people in the health field to understand those differences, Waller said. "There are so many clinics and businesses (in) this day and time that are marketing just for women, that I think it would help someone to market themselves to that job market if they had a special preparation regarding women." A
Among the 14 women recently honored at the annual "Ladies in the News" benefit, sponsored by the Oklahoma City Hospitality Club, was teacher and volunteer Lillian Boland. Boland retired from UCO in 1987 after 30 years as a faculty member. She taught speech in the communication department and spent her last twenty years teaching basic courses in the humanities department. Students in Boland's class, Speech Methods and Materials for the Elementary Teacher, developed a book, A Guide to Speech Improvement with Mike and Cindy stories. This book and a workbook were published by SteckVaughn Publishing Co. in Austin, Texas and approved for use in the Oklahoma City public schools. Boland was listed as the editor. "Ladies in the News" are recognized for the personal contributions they make to the state of Oklahoma, said Anita Clark, Oklahoma Hospitality Club president. This year's banquet took place March 14 at the Oklahoma City Marriott. Lillian Boland In addition to teaching, Boland conducted workshops and seminars in communication. She also served as a lecturer on the SS Norway teaching a speed reading class for passengers on the cruise. Boland also worked with the Chamber of Commerce teaching letter writing and communications. When she's not reviewing books and plays for various Oklahoma City clubs, Boland volunteers her time in many organizations including the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Center of Western Heritage and the Oklahoma City Art Museum. Boland is a regent at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. In June 1996 she was given the Alumni Homecoming Hall of Fame award at USAO. In August she gave the school's commencement address. In January 1997 she was installed as Deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church. "Being honored as one of the 'Ladies in the News' was delightful —a fun adventure and it was and so nice to meet the other women honored that day," Boland said.
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Bronchos split doubleheader in Tahlequah From wire reports Central Oklahoma on a 14game road trip split a doubleheader against Northeastern State Friday on the road. UCO lost the first in a close battle that went nine innings. In the 10-9 loss, UCO scored two runs in the top of the ninth to take the lead off two hits and an NSU error. NSU countered with three runs to win the game in the bottom of the ninth. In the second game, UCO scored seven runs through four innings and added another six in the fifth inning. The Bronchos won 14-2. Broncho catcher Pat Koerner was five-for-five at the plate and had three RBIs. Broncho pitcher Jeff Baty threw a complete game and improved to 4-1. UCO is now 19-11 and plays East Central University in Ada at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. g53
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Central Oklahoma softball caps two against SWOSU The Central Oklahoma softball team downed Southwestern in both games of a doubleheader at home Wednesday. The Lady Bronchos defeated the Lady Bulldogs 9-1 in the first game. Lawanda Worthy received her second win of the season. She pitched all five innings only giving up four hits to SWOSU. Chasidy Horton led UCO's scoring with three runs. In the second game, Stacey Dannels also held Southwestern to one run. She received the win bringing her to 3-1 on the season. The Lady Broncho's offense was led by Horton who had four runs in the second game while making two hits. The Lady Broncho's next game will be a doubleheader against Adams State at home 2 p. m. tomorrow. Lady Broncho Shawna Armstrong scrambles back to the bag to avoid a Southwestern throw in Wednesday's back to back wins against the Bulldogs. UCO is now 5-6. —By Darrell J. Weidner (Photo by Aaron Bogie) Sports Writer
UCO tracksters place in Eddie Hurt Invitational Track Meet By Darrell J. Weidner Sports Writer
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he Central Oklahoma track team earned several winning marks at the Eddie Hurt Invitational Track Meet held March 25 at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. Chericka Bartells led the UCO women by earning a first place finish in the javelin. She threw the spear 94 feet. Bartells also finished second in the high jump and second in the 400-meter hurdles with a
time of 1 minute, 13.25 seconds. Shawna McMurry tied Bartells for second in the high jump with a jump of 5 feet, 2 inches. Senior Cathy Williams threw the iron ball for 41 feet, 6 inches to capture the win in the shotput. Williams also captured first in the discus. She threw it for a distance of 118 feet, 8 inches. In the 100-meter dash, Heather Wilson took first with a time of 11.84 seconds. Andrea Haley placed second in the 800-meter. Stanley Ridley placed first in
the men's 400-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 53.55, three seconds faster then UCOs Matt Kane. Kane took second with a time of 56.58. Ridley also won the 110meter high hurdles with a time of just over 14 seconds. Junior Frankie Simon placed second in the mile with a time of 4.29. He was just over a second behind OBU's Chance Ruth. Central Oklahoma's next meet will be the Central Oklahoma Relays at 10 a..m. April 2-5, at Wantland Stadium.
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Freak injury sidelines Central Oklahoma's Dax Johnston for at least three weeks By Phil Long
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April 1, 1997 By Farzana Razak Editor in chief was born with a birth defect," UCO English professor and humor expert Dr. Amy T. Carrell declared. With an expressionless look, she explained her mother had uttered those words to her when she was young. Hardly two seconds later, her lips cracked, hinting a cheeky Cheshire grin. "I was born without a sense of humor." A humor expert without a sense of humor may seem almost contradictory in terms, however, Carrell said those words proved to be a good testing ground for her. It was why she chose linguistics as her major area and rhetoric and composition as a secondary area for her doctorate at Purdue University in Florida. She said she was more interested in knowing what the audience thinks is funny and what is not. "In some instances, I could just laugh my socks off at something and you could just look at it and say, 'Okay...that's mildly amusing.' She is now on the board of consulting editors for the International Journal of Humor Research, the president of the International Society for Humor Studies (ISHS) and the chairperson of the 1997 ISHS conference scheduled for July 813 at UCO. Annual ISHS conferences have been held in various places Staff photos by John Clanton around the world including Paris,
UCO professor achieves international recognition through humor research Canada, Luxembourg, Ithica, Birmingham and Sydney. The humor conference will include numerous papers, presentations and workshops on theories of humor. Carrell said approximately 40 to 50 countries are expected to participate this year. Submissions have been received from England, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nepal, Japan, Russia, Poland, Brazil and Germany. "Speakers will be academic researchers who will talk about practical applications that they do, and some of them come just to hear what's going on. I'm guessing we'll probably have 200 or 300 presentations," said Carrell. As part of the conference, a symposium entitled "Humor, laughter and health: Where do we stand now?" will be held on what is really known about humor. It will cover issues such as the health benefits of humor and laughter and the implementation of humor programs. Carrell's involvement with
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Medieval Society to recreate era during annual fair
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p.m. Sunday at the University of Oklahoma Brandt Park and Duck Pond in Norman. Club members will have a booth containing replica weapons, illuminated manuscripts, medieval clothing and activities for children. The group needs volunteers to man the booth April 11. Anyone interested needs to attend the meeting or contact a member. The only requirement for membership is an interest in medieval life, said Liz Langthorn, former president. The organization's sponsors are Dr.
Stephen Law, chairperson of humanities and philosophy and Dr. Margaret Flansburg, professor of humanities and philosophy. The Medieval Society was created out of an effort by the faculty and students to expand the knowledge of the Middle Ages, she said. The group has monthly meetings in an attempt to accomplish that goal. The group's events include a Christmas feast, an April feast and attendance at medieval events around the state. "We are not your everyday student organization," said Langthorn.
At the special events, members dress up in medieval clothing including armor and chain mail, she said. One of the members said she joined because of an interest in medieval life while another said she "likes to play dress up." Although most men wouldn't admit it, they like to play dress up, too, said Langthorn. For more information, contact Law at 341-2980, Ext. 5615.
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TODAY ✓ AMBUCS will meet at 1:30 p.m. in Room 207 of the Business Building to discuss starting a small business in Edmond . For more information call Dr. Epstein at 341-2980, Ext. 5678. • UCO Medieval Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. to talk about illuminated manuscripts. For more information call Dr. Law at 341-2980, Ext. 5615.
A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD • UCO Society of Professional Journalists, (SPJ) will host feature writer Ann DeFrange of The Daily Oklahoman at 1:30 p.m. April 2 in Room 214 of the Communications Building. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Lisa Tatum or Farzana Razak at 341-2980, Ext. 5548. V UCO Ad Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. April 2 in Room 213 of the Communications Building. For more information call Jennifer John at 3400404. V UCO Toastmasters will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 3 in Room 304 in Thatcher Hall. For more information Lit-Chyong at 330-0582. V UCO Marketing Club will meet at 8 a.m. April 3 in Room 212 of the Business Building. For more information call Summer Williams at 340-3157. • Pakistan Student Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 4 at Hamilton Field House for Pakistan Nite 1997. For
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✓ f/64 UCO Photography Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 6 in the Communications Building. John Eagleston will talk about polaroid image manipulation. For more information call Mark Zimmerman at 341-2980, Ext. 5887. ✓ Single Parents on Campus will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. April 7 in the University Center Ballroom. Guest speaker, columnist John Spivey, will present "Single Parenting Isn't for Whimps!" For mroe information, call Stacy Thomas at 341-2980, Ext. 2361.
✓ UCO Webmasters will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 7 in the Business Auditorium. For more information contact Dr. Tom Bergman at 341-2980, Ext. 2830 or email to tbergman@aixl.ucok.edu . ✓ Edmond Early Childhood Association will meet at 8:30 a.m. April 9 at Broncho Lake for "Making Our Mark," celebrating Oklahoma's Week of the Young. For more information call Lori Lindley at 341-2980, Ext. 5788.
GENERALLY SPEAKING ✓ UCO Young Democrats are selling T-shirts for $15 and sweatshirts for $25 as a fundraiser. For more information call Candee Wilson at 842-6857. ✓ "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. ✓ Sigma Theta Epsilon meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 311 E. Hurd. For more information call Chris Pyle at 373-1497. ✓ 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 to discuss the New Testament at 12:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Osage Room of the University Center. For more information call Lisa Starnes at 843-6832. -
✓ Amnesty International will meet at ✓ The UCO Volunteer Center is 6:30 p.m. April 11 in the Senate Room _accepting applications from students, of the University Center . For more faculty and staff members for volunteer information call Abu Saleh at 330-9490. positions with local non-profit ✓ UCO Public Relations Student Society of America, (PRSSA) will have an end of year party at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at the Bricktown Varsity. Certificates, awards, and prizes will be given out. For more information call Amy Smith at 424-3413.
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 3412980, 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. ✓ 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. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be printed or typed. Information will not be accepted by telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.
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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 341-2980, 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 STATE CERTIFIED DUI SCHOOL Friday & Saturday April 11 & 12 6-9pm • 8am-4pm Edmond Family Services 7 N Broadway (Near UCO Campus) 341-3554 FREE TO GOOD HOME 2-yr-old male Beagle. Good with children, call 330-3005.
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EMPLOYMENT $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Begin now. For info call 301-429-1326. 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.
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UNDERPAID? We're looking for 10 motivated UCO students. Average summer profit-$6200! Great resume builder, travel, challenging and exciting experience! Call Julie for more info at 773-8904. NEED SALES & warehouse help, yearround job, 25-30 hrs/wk, flexible, $6/hr, Jones Feed, Edmond, 341-5543.
ALASKA EMPLOYMENT- Earn to $3000$6000+/mo in fisheries, parks, resorts. Airfare! Food/Lodging! Get all the options. Call (919)918-7767, ext A263.
LOOKING for someone to help with 2 children & house. After school now, full time in summer. Live-in preferred. Close to UCO. Call 6-9pm only, 330-1175.
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.)
GINGISS FORMALWEAR now hiring Prom & summer help, evenings & weekends, great for college students. Apply in person M-F 10am-5pm at Quail Springs Mall.
NATIONAL PARKS HIRING- Plus Forests, Beach Resorts, Ranches, Rafting Companies. Up to $12/hr. Nationwide openings. Call (919)918-7767, ext R263. COME JOIN SUTHERLANDS team! Looking for more than just another job? If you have a high school diploma, an eye on the future and are willing to work hard, Sutherlands wants you! We are looking for motivated men & women to work in the retail building material industry. We promote from within, support a drug-free work place, and are an equual opportunity employer. Invest in Yourself, Apply Today! 14201 N Broadway Ext Edmond, OK 478-1324 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. CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD Mon-Thur 79am, Fri 7am-12N, flexible days. Apply Westside YMCA, 3400 N Mueller (Bethany), or call Jackie at 789-0231. BRITTON NURSERY School needs part time help afternoons M-F, 20-25 hrs/wk working with 4 & 5-yr-olds, 1423 W Britton Rd, 842-1118.
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COUNSELOR POSITIONS Openings in all team and individual 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.
HELZBERG DIAMONDS in Quail Springs Mall is seeking full time and part time office associates. Please call Dean or Julie, 752-9693. ARE YOU LOOKING? For a career that will enable you to still go to school? BRAUM'S has the right career for you! Our day management works from 5:30am to 2:30pm and our night management works from 2:30pm to Close. These are perfect hrs to work around your school schedule. We also offer high starting rate and full benefits. If you are just looking for PART TIME we offer 7-11pm M-F & weekends at $5.50/hr at all store locations. Stop by the locations listed below and talk to the manager in charge for management opportunities available. You'll be glad you did! 1001 NE Danforth Rd Day & Night Shift Manager 2nd & Santa Fe Night Assist Manager 3101 E Memorial Rd Day shift Manger Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores EOE DOES YOUR SUMMER JOB SUCK? Leave you feeling OVERQUALIFIED and
IMMEDIATE opening for full or part time mechanic/sales person at AI'S Bicycles, Edmond. Please call Henry at 341-4331. METROCHURCH Early Learning Daycare now hiring part time teachers. Flexible hours, must be 18, 348-0199. ACCOUNTING intern position (2nd semester freshman, soph or jr) for local CPA firm. Please send resume to: P 0 Box 3672, Edmond, OK 73083 or FAX to: 340-6093. NEED LIVE-IN elder care, NW OKC, flexible hours, salary negotiable. Call 348-6832. CASHIER needed part time, flexible hours, $5/hr. Apply at Milano's Pizza (across from Admin Bldg) 2-4pm or call 341-4447. FAST-PACED Real Estate Co seeking full time professional receptionist. Must be dependable, friendly and have excellent communication skills. Non-smoking environment. References required. Mail resume to: P 0 Box 1922, Edmond, OK 73083.
Finally, A Work Schedule That Really Works If you're looking for a part-time job that works around your individual schedule, you're looking for RPS.
PACKAGE HANDLERS We offer an outstanding starting pay of $6.50 -$7.50/hr for tuition added on after 30 days. And best of all, we have shifts available from early morning to late night with absolutely no weekends. It's our way of going out of our way to accommodate your already busy schedule. If this sounds like your kind of job, please apply in person Monday - Friday at:
RPS 1500 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73100 EOE/AA
RPS A Caliber System Company FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010
N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 3417911. 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 3414479. NO DEPOSIT - NO APP FEE 10% Student/Military/Seniors Discounts Efficiencies, 1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, corporate units available. Bryant Square Apartments 1730 E 2nd St Edmond 340-5387 ONE BEDROOM APT, across from UCO Library, nice, $350/mo, bills paid, 4782767. ROOM FOR FEMALES, private room & bath, near UCO Library. Share living, kitchen. Clean, bills paid, $250/mo, 4782767. MALE STUDENT to share 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment across from UCO Library with two Asian students. Clean, all utilities paid, $240 per bedroom, 478-2767 or 5253770. ONE BEDRM apt, 10-unit near UCO, water pd, gas heat w/air, offstreet parking, ref & stove, unfurnished, $270/mo, 6-mo lease (student special), 415 Bauman, just N of Ayers, 737-1141, available April 1.
FOR SALE 1990 NISSAN 240SX, 55K miles, extra clean, $7850, 330-4044, leave message. MOUNTAIN BIKE Trainer for home workout, $50. Call 842-8260. TWO PROFILE "California Series" 200watt car amplifiers, one Profile "California Series" 3-way active crossover, and a rock solid speaker box (just add 12" sub speaker) ALL FOR $100. Call Dan at 3413373. EXTRA NICE, one owner, 14X48 Liberty Peerless mobile home in Apple Village Park. CH/A, 2 bed, 1 bath, covered porch, fenced yard, $12,000, 359-0601 or 3408080. SAVE MONEY on quality women's career/casual clothing (small). Includes suits, separates, ski jackets; shoes, accessories, misc home decorative items. Call 879-0777 for appt today! GREAT LAWN CARE equipment package! Call for info & prices 297-0756 or e-mail Aerialous @AOL.COM 1993 MAZDA RX-7, red, fully loaded, 39K, CD, am/fm cassette, power sunroof, power windows, asking for $19,500 OBO. Call Eric 573-9867. NEED MEMORY? Six 30-pin 1 meg sims at $10 ea OBO for all. Four 72-pin 4 meg sims at $25 ea OBO for all. Call Jim Bryan at 348-6443.
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.
ROOMMATES FEMALE to share 2 bedroom, 1 bath, right by campus, Angela, 844-2752.
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Central Oklahoma baseball splits two against NSU Page 10
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Golf team loses Dax Johnston due to shoulder injury Page 11
OU defeats UCO soccer team, 2-0
UCO soccer team member K.B. Buabeng dribbles past an Oklahoma University defender during Saturday's game. UCO lost 2-0. (Staff photo by John Clanton)
Read about UCO sports on Pages 10 and 11