University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY April 4, 1996
The Student Voice Since 1903
Clinton's visit up in the air
Leggo my Eggo... •
travel light. By Mary Reinauer Increased security measures Staff Writer will include street closures, President Clinton's visit to restricted areas and baggage UCO was still pending at press checks, said UCO Police Chief time due to the death of Ron Jim Roberts. Brown, secretary of commerce The parking lots adjacent to and chairman of Clinton's re- and north of the Administration election committee. Building and the faculty/staff His body was found after a Lot 9 in front of the new plane crash off the coast of Education Building will be Croatia. Clinton cancelled closed beginning 10 p.m. April yesterday's planned activities. 4, said Roberts. If Clinton does come to UCO Beginning at 1:30 p.m. April April 5, students are advised to come early, dress wamly and See TIPS, Page 5
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Tickets available for President Clinton's visit Tickets for the presidential address are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of four tickets per person. Tickets can be picked up from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow in Thatcher Hall lobby. UCO students, faculty and staff will need to bring their UCO IDs to receive tickets for the UCO section, which will be in front of the general public section. University officials request that those who attend the event leave behind anything that could be subject to search: purses, bookbags, briefcases, etc. Since it's not a political rally, signs and banners are discouraged. Access to the Education Building will be restricted and the Max Chambers Library will be closed on Friday.
Rachel Browning, younger sister of Steve Browning, physical education major, finds an Easter egg in The Corner Store. Several eggs are hidden in the store and those who find an egg can receive between 10 and 40 percent off on many items in the store. The hunt runs though April 5. (Staff photo by Laurette Graham)
SGA defies resistance to proclaim April 5 Bill Clinton Day By Jessica Halliburton Staff Writer
president for leading the nation in a time of sorrow after the Oklahoma City bombing, said Sen. David Tackett, author of the proposal. Despite objections from fellow senators, a However, many senators disagreed with Tackett, proclamation was passed by the Student Government ridiculing him for honoring the Democratic President. Association (SGA) Monday to name April 5, 1995 Sen. Ben Harris asked Tackett if he was encouraged William Jefferson Clinton Day at UCO. by anyone to write the proclamation. The purpose of the proclamation is to honor the "No, I felt like it was good way to honor the president
while he's on our campus Friday," said Tackett. Harris said he wished to make clear that SGA was not endorsing the Democratic President. "The Student Government Association has high respect for the President of the United States and we appreciate his effort in aiding Oklahoma in our time of need," he said.
INSIDE TODAY
SPORTS
INDEX Editorial
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Sports 8, 9 Entertainment
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Around Town
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Around Campus ... 15 Classifieds
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Dax Johnston places second in the UCO/Kickingbird golf tournament.
ENTERTAINMENT Bryan White 1 0 fails to make the grade. Find out why in the Entertainment Pages.
CLINTON
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A rehash of Clinton's first visit to UCO eight years ago.