The Vista April 7, 2005 by The Vista

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Senate passes student organization budgets ■

Recommended budgets for 2005-6 passed by senate by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

The UCO Student Association senate passed the student organization budgets recommended by the General Conference Committee for Appropriations April 4 in the

Robert S. Kerr Room of the Nigh University Center. The GCCA took recommended budgets from both the UCOSA house and senate, based on the budget requests from student organizations. GCCA Chair Christine Petty of the UCOSA house of representatives and Vice-Chair Amber Maylen of the UCOSA senate said they spent three "marathon" sessions adjusting the organization's requests for funds with the amount of money they had to give.

Tandy Moore, senator for the Human Resources Society, asked why there was a $93,000 increase in the overall budget, but most of the organizations took a cut in their requested funding. "There were (about) $800,000 of requests for funds, and we only had (about) $360,000 to allocate," Petty said. Jeremy McCool, Broncho Battalion president, said he thought the budget allocated for his club was inadequate. He

asked about two pages from their budget request that weren't included. Maylen said the Broncho Battalion budget had been discussed four separate times, in both the UCOSA house and senate, and the GCCA didn't get the two pages in question until it was too late. Moore then commented that the HR Society will not be able to have one of their annual events due to their request of funds being cut. "You should have come to

the meeting," Petty said. "It was Deputy Senate Pro Tempore advertised, it's not like you did- Barrett Dye made a motion of n't have a chance to discuss it." previous question. A previous McCool then asked why, if question motion requires a twomost of the budget requests thirds majority vote to pass, and were cut, did the Student if it does, the debate portion of Programming Board get an the process is automatically increase. skipped and brings the bill in Petty said that since the SPB question to a final vote. benefits all students on campus, The motion passed, and the they felt budgeting for such an bill went to a final vote. It was organization was more impor- passed unanimously. tant than a group that only benefits a small population of students. Michael Robertson can be reached After the questioning period, at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

Volunteers to lend hands in Big Event'

Girls gone wild...

by Ashley Romano Staff Writer

Photo by Naomi Takebuchi

More than 350 UCO volunteers are expected to turn out for "The Big Event 2005," a nationwide campus and community day of service, at 12 p.m. April 9 by Broncho Lake. "The purpose of the UCO Big Event is to provide service to the community, promote volunteerism, instill the values of the three C's (character, community and civility) within our students and staff and provide real-world experiential forms of learning to students," said Derek Burks, coordinator of UCO's Big Event and the Volunteer Center. Burks said students, faculty and staff will participate in community service work for about 18 Edmond and Oklahoma City agencies including the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Oklahoma Safe Kid Coalition, the Oklahoma City Literacy Council and the Regional Food

Duke, a punk Japanese band, takes the stage and riles up the crowd at "Love Live" April 1 at American Legion in Edmond. Nine other Japanese bands performed at the event. For more photos, see "Camera Time" on page 5.

see BIG EVENT, page 3

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Supreme Court makes decision, refuses to hear complaint ■

Court won't hear complaint filed by senate pro tempore by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

The UCO Student Association Supreme Court announced their decision not to hear a complaint brought by a member of the UCOSA senate

against the UCOSA house of representatives April 4. UCOSA senate President Pro Tempore Dallas Strimple filed the complaint on behalf of Tri Beta Biology Club Senator Ty Reidenbaugh. The complaint concerned UCOSA Speaker of the House Dan Ross's refusal to hear a bill that, if passed by the house, would have gone to a student vote April 13.

If passed, the vote would have created an Undergraduate Research and Creative Studies fund by raising student fees 18 cents per credit hour. The fund would have been designed to allow students from all colleges to apply for funds to conduct their own creative and research projects. Former UCO student David McWhorter, who graduated in December 2004, originally

authored the bill. It passed through the UCOSA house last semester and was put on hold by the senate at their last meeting of the fall. At the beginning of the spring semester, the senate attached Reidenbaugh as a coauthor to speak on the bill's behalf in McWhorter's absence. The senate then attached new amendments to the bill, which Strimple said were meant to

clarify the language and some of the bill's safeguards. The UCOSA senate passed the bill with the new amendments Feb. 21 The UCOSA house was scheduled to hear the bill to approve the new amendments Feb. 28, but Ross refused to hear it because he said he thinks the senate didn't follow correct

see COMPLAINT, page 3

UCO community members reflect on life, death of pope ■

Students, staff react to the April 2 death of Pope John Paul II by Ashley Romano Staff Writer

The Associated Press

Pope John Paul II will be interred Friday in Vatican City. He died April 2 after a recent illness.

Almost a week after Pope John Paul II died at age 84 and a day before he will be interred beneath St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, members of the UCO community commented on his life and what he meant to them. Carl Erickson, director of UCO's Catholic Campus Ministry said, "John Paul is my personal hero, he has always been an inspiration. He taught us how to live and how to die

with dignity." Erickson said one of the pope's greatest achievements was the role he played in "bringing down communism without a single shot being fired." Erickson, who attended World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, remembered that the pope greeted the millions of people there with a smile. "He was a universal pope," he said. "We have had centuries of Italian popes, but he (John Paul II) brought together the universal Christian family." Louis Shommel, UCO alumnus, said the pope faced death with courage and faith. "When the first John Paul died (in 1978), it was a surprise because he was only in that

position for a month," he said. "But it was a different kind of death with the second John Paul." Jill Lynch, undecided freshman, said the pope's death was "devastating." "I knew that he was sick and needed to pass on, but if he were still here he would be doing some good for the world," she said. Diane Gbone, graduate student, recalled that everyone saw him as a good person who gave hope to a lot of people. • "We lost somebody great," she said. "It is going to be hard to find somebody like him." Ashley Romano can be reached at aromano@thevistaonline.com .

■ To participate on the Vista's editorial board for a two-week term this summer, visit the Vista office, Rm. 107 of the Communications Building. ■ 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. ■ 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 . ■ 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

April 7, 2005

With this precipitation you could be experiencing a flood! Or even a Tornado! SWEET JESUS!

Are you opinionated and concerned about UCO? Would you like to have a say in what The Vista has to say? • A sign-up sheet for a chance to join the Vista's editorial board for a twoweek term this summer is available in the Vista office, Rm. 107 of the Communications Building. Names will be chosen at random, and those selected will be notified by May 31. A meeting time will then be decided upon, and the meetings will be open to the public.

Oklahoma weathermen tend to overreact. CARTOON BY ERIC OSBORN

MY TURN

Journalism chair remembers deceased friend, professor hen you think of Bob Illidge, you smile, and your day gets better—even in recent days when your eyes tear up, your voice wavers, and you can't hear his voice anymore. But you'll never forget that expressive voice, the deadpan phrases that became classics, and made everyone laugh. Bob taught advertising at UCO journalism in Edmond for 11 years, retiring last year to his home in Wichita. There his long battle with cancer and other illness and almost constant pain silenced his voice April 1. His sense of humor lifted the entire department. ' I remember that voice: "Ah, the vicissitudes of life, roll that word around on your tongue." "That don't put butter on the parsnips." "My little sweet pea is pining for me." "I'm going to my very own apartment and have some gruel." "When I was saving you from the Commies." Those and hundreds of others punctuated daily life in the journalism department, and in the classes, where hundreds of students either came to adore or fear him. The good ones knew they were learning from a master of the trade. For run-of-the-mill students, that was different. You didn't come in late to his class, and he had no tolerance for excuses. But if you were serious about learning, he'd lead you... all the way to New York City where some of his graduates are working now. He came to us from Wichita State, after 40 years in the advertising business where someone fired him because he didn't have a doctorate and wasn't publishing. Those insecure higher-ed types did us a favor because our lives, and our students' educations are immeasurably richer for Bob Illidge. He was Irish, with a Masters Degree from Notre Dame, and he always rooted for good Catholic schools. He was really educated, and could quote Shakespeare and poetry at will, savoring the sound of words. And his real love was Mizzou where he earned his BJ in journalism. You knew because of a calendar in his office, a Mizzou rock in his front flowerbed. And he hated rival Kansas University, beamed when it lost to Mizzou, and moaned

when Mizzou lost to a minor school...which he called "some girls' school." His list of war stories, about writing copy for Western Auto, or the "agency" and events in Kansas City was unending. We got to work early. I'd get there at 7 a.m. and he'd already be there sitting in the dark of the office, coffee made. My spirits lifted when I'd see his silhouette against the faint light of the window. We'd sit there and groan and sigh, and talk some, and sip coffee, and talk about Ms. Sump or others. He'd say, "In my 40 years in business I've never known a better secretary." She would come in a few minutes before 8 and flip on the lights, and we'd squint at the glare and groan. If I got there after 7:15 or so, he'd say something like "Well, it's nice you could come to work this afternoon." But what I remember most was, and is, "The Booth." We got in the habit of going to a nearby Bennigan's in the afternoons, sitting in the same booth back of the bar, have "a little something," as he would say, and talking, having a good time. The department bought a little plaque in his honor in 2002, and got permission to hang it. Since we were there so often the managers and waiters and waitresses all knew us. It still hangs there: The Booth In Honor of Bob Illidge From UCO Journalism It became the envy of the campus...the closest thing to a neighborhood or campus bar. It was so popular the word "Booth" became a verb among us. Just say, "Booth?" "Sure, how about 4 p.m.?" "OK." "How about 3:30?" And the crowd would come and go. Some days it would just be the two of us, although other department's faculty would come by and join in some. And then in would come more of our faculty, some days crowding the booth with six or seven, and we'd pull up bar stools—photographers, pr profs, news profs, staff, all were welcome. There was smoke and beer and Irish whiskey and laughter and war stories and later,

our cribbage games. glands. In the year since he's retired, we don't go there He and his wife Elizabeth have a two-story much, and the huge afternoon tabs have shrunk. brick house on a tree-lined brick street, with KSU But when we go, we brush our hands across the fans across the street—"Silo U", he'd call it. Five plaque like a Blarney stone, and raise a glass to children and 14 grandchildren and two greatBob. grandchildren live nearby. "I miss Bob," every faculty member has said You could sit on the porch swing and talk, or this year, always asking, "How's Bob? go inside and play scrabble and cribbage. As I look back on it now, the popularity of the Watching Liz and Bob talk—they've known each "Booth" was because Bob was there, and he other since kindergarten--was like watching a made us all feel welcome, made us all feel better. tennis match, with verbal volleys of wit going Cribbage became our game, our time away back and forth. from the office, and the banter was as serious - as He never lost that sense of humor. Even in the the competition. We'd gig each other, we'd lpoke '-hospital the- last time when we somehow were fun at idiocies on campus, in state and national talking about a ceiling fah, he quipped that it was politics...never mean, sometimes sarcastic, but so powerful it just sucked the grandkids up off the always fun... floor. And we'd play several games, not getting a lot He was a family man. A photo of the entire of work done, but spending time very wisely. Illidge clan hung in his office. He had that impish If he won, and he did often, sometimes skunk- Irish Illidge grin, like he'd just cracked a funny, ing me, Bob would be sure and mention it the and his eyes were twinkling. He'd talk of the next morning to Sherry: "Well, did Himself tell "Young-uns." And the grandkids called him you how the games turned out yesterday?" "Pop." He always asked about my family, knew And if I took too long in playing my cards, each of my four children's names. When they there'd be rolling of the eyes, and an exasperated heard he died, they all used the same phrase: "He sigh or dry comment about "Sometime this year." was a good man." There was always laughter in The Booth. He was so strong...physically, spiritually, perIt helped offset the pain, and still does. sonally. He went to Mass often, and always He had long-term leukemia for years, then a observed Lent and Ash Wednesday and Holy heart bypass. Then shingles developed and mor- Week, but even that was punctuated with a sense phed into post herpetic neuralgia, inflicting pain of humor, referring to himself as "Us mackerel that never went away. Once he retired, a tumor snappers." rendered one arm useless, and finally an aggresHe was tired and hurting; but he's not tired or sive lymphoma in his stomach. After years of hurting any more. St. Peter may be, holding his pills and months of chemo and radiation, he just ribs laughing at Bob's comments. decided it wasn't worth fighting any more if he He's sitting at a bigger, better booth, where couldn't enjoy life, and keep people laughing. there's an unending supply of spirits, cribbage, Lot s of people didn't know he was ill, because talk and laughter, and especially the wit and preshe never complained about the continual pain and ence of Bob Illidge. health problems. He'd always say there were "Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling people a lot worse off than him. From glen to glen, and down the mountainside. He'd stand there with his hand under his The summer's gone and the roses are falle, armpit to ease the pain of the permanent shingles, It's you, it you must go and I must bide. he'd sigh, or when he was in the privacy of his But come ye back when summer 's in the meadow office you could hear him suffering. Or when the valley's hushed and white with sno, In lecture in class he was strong always, punc- And I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow tuating his comments with humor and expression Oh Bobby boy, oh Bobby boy, we love you so." and real world examples and enthusiasm....you'd I love and miss you, my friend. not know he was very ill. He had a thick crop of gray hair and a beard to – Terry M. Clark go with it to help cover his swelling lymph UCO Journalism Department

CAMPUS QUOTES: Should people be allowed to use their cell phones while aboard airplanes? "Only in strange circumstances,

when you have to call a loved one."

"If it doesn't mix with the sigials while in the air, I don't have a prob-

"Yes, because of safety reasons in case of an emergency, and because

lem with it."

plane rides are really long."

Dallas Strimple

Lauren Johnson

Math senior

Ryland Russell

Piano performance major

Interpersonal communications junior

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NEWS April 7, 2005

Owasso PD seeks students for recruitment

Fairest of the fair...

NEWS IN BRIEF Secret papal election set for April 18

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The department has four to six positions available

VATICAN CITY — The College of Cardinals on Wednesday set April 18 as the date for the historic start of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope John Paul II, as the Vatican made final arrangements for the funeral that is expected to draw millions of pilgrims and world leaders to Rome. The decision came after the cardinals read John Paul's spiritual testament during a pre-conclave meeting Wednesday, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said, adding that the text would be released on Thursday.

by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer

Kurdish leader named interim president of Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi parliament chose Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani as the country's new interim president Wednesday, reaching out to a long-repressed minority and bringing the country closer to its first democratically elected government in 50 years. Ousted members of the former regime — including toppled leader Saddam Hussein — were to watch the announcement on televisions in their prison cells, Iraqi officials said. It wasn't clear if they would watch it live or on a tape.

Prince Rainier of Monoco dies at age 81 MONACO —. Prince Rainier III, whose fairy-tale marriage to Hollywood star Grace Kelly brought elegance and glamour to one of Europe's oldest dynasties, died Wednesday, nearly a month after he was hospitalized with a lung infection. He was 81. Europe's longest-reigning monarch died at 6:35 a.m. from heart, kidney and lung problems at the hospital overlooking Monaco's glittering, yachtfilled harbor, the palace said. His only son, Prince Albert, was at his side, it said.

Bush heads to Vatican for Pope's funeral WASHINGTON — President Bush and two of his predecessors are joining other world leaders in paying a final tribute to Pope John Paul II, whose papacy spanned the terms of five American presi, dents, Bush led _ a , small U.S_ delegation that included former President Clinton and Bush's father, the first President Bush, the president's wife Laura, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

NASA acknowledges space shuttle risks SPACE CENTER, Houston — After a two-year struggle to keep big chunks of foam from coming off the shuttle fuel tank during launch, NASA acknowledged Tuesday even marshmallow-size pieces could doom the spacecraft under the worst circumstances. Shuttle systems engineering manager John Muratore said it is a risk NASA and the nation must accept for flights to resume anytime soon. — from The Associated Press

Photo by Justin Avers

Brad Crow (center), music education sophomore, reacts to being named Mr. West Hall 2005 April 5 in West Hall. Rick Foresee (left), theater arts freshman, and Jason Hines, theater performance sophomore, were candidates in the Mr. West Hall pageant.

Graduate assistant to speak on cardio benefits of yoga by Tynesia Omopariola Staff Writer

The American Heart Association invited yoga instructor Jan Rose to make a presentation at the "Go Red For Women" luncheon May 5 at the Oklahoma City Country Club to bring awareness for research. Rose will talk about heart disease and the benefits yoga has on the heart. The luncheon is a major fundraiser and costs $100 a plate. "The practice of yoga is a way to relieve stress [and is] especially good for the heart," said Rose. Rose has taught yoga for 31 years and is a graduate assistant at UCO for the 2004-05 year. She is a graduate of UCO and is obtaining her master's in Wellness Management. She

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High school students quizzed on knowledge of microeconomics Staff Writer

from page 1 Bank of Oklahoma. He said the primary volunteer work during the fourth annual event will include organizing food storage and clothing rooms, painting and landscaping. Tenia Hall, early childhood development freshman and first-time volunteer, said she will help plant gardens for the Catholic Charities. "I like to volunteer," Hall said. "It (`The Big Event') sounds like a good way to help the community."

Burks said the event will last until about 5 p.m. He said the volunteer signup deadline was April 6, but anyone wishing to participate should visit www.ucok.eduicampus_life/big event to sign up. For more information on "The Big Event" or to become a volunteer, call Derek Burks at 974-2621, or e-mail him at dburks@ucok.edu. Ashley Romano can be reached at aromano@thevistaonline.com .

UCO held the Oklahoma Economics Challenge March 30 in the Nigh University Center. This was UCO's second time to hold the challenge, which quizzes Oklahoma high school students on their knowledge of microeconomics. The university has not hosted the challenge since its first year in 2001 because budget cuts in the schools did not allow

Staff Writer

from page 1 parliamentary procedure by attaching an author. Ross also said he doesn't think a bill can move from one session to the next. In a prepared statement read at the UCOSA senate meeting April 4, Chris Snyder, the new supreme court chief justice, said Ross's refusal to hear the bill didn't violate any statutes of the UCOSA constitution, leading the court to conclude that the

conflict wasn't in their jurisdiction. "If there is no statute being violate, then there is no jurisdiction for the supreme court to make a constitutional decision," Snyder read to the senate. "We, the supreme court conclude that this matter is not under our jurisdiction." Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

- JAN ROSE,

yoga instructor and UCO graduate assistant _

for a few moments releases stress and increases blood flow, which carries more oxygen to the muscles. " That's the biggest thing for

Tynesia Omopariola can be reached at tomopariola@thevistaonline.com .

students to get out of class and come, said Sue L. Sasser, economics professor and coordinator of the event. "Anything we can do to build connections between the university and the community is good and benefits both groups," Sasser said. "Certainly inviting high school students to compete in events on campus allows us to showcase our commitment to the public schools and may even encourage students to attend UCO." Students from three Oklahoma high schools participated in the event which is part of the National Council on Economic Education and Goldman Sachs Foundation National Economics Challenge. Four teams from Broken

Arrow High School competed in the Adam Smith Division, which is for students in Advanced Placement and Honors classes, and one team from Bethel High School and one from Kingfisher High School competed in the David Ricardo Division, which is for students in regular classes. One team from Broken Arrow won in the Adam Smith Division and Kingfisher won in the David Ricardo Division. These two teams will go on to compete in the Heartland Regional Challenge April 24 in Minneapolis, and if they win there, they will go on to the national competition in May in New York City. Sasser said both teams have a good chance of advancing,

though the competition will be stronger in the David Ricardo Division because Oklahoma does not require economics. The challenge was co-sponsored by several groups, including the UCO Center for Economic Education, the UCO Economics Club and the UCO American Democracy Project. "There is nothing more rewarding than seeing students excel.... whether they are my own students or from another class," Sasser said. "We will definitely do it again next year and plan for even more teams to compete."

Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com .

Revised bill under review by UCOSA senators by Michael Robertson

COMPLAINT

"The practice of yoga is a way to relieve stress and is especially good for the heart."

the heart," Rose said. Rose said that relieving everyday stress and strain is important in a fast-paced world and it is essential for students particularly when finals are coming up. Keeping the heart healthy, free from disease and keeping physical components vibrant is something that yoga can do for the body. "Contrary to popular misconceptions, yoga is not a religion, but a universal practice that anyone can participate in," Rose said. Rose , will participate in the Heart Walk and encourages students to take yoga classes. For more information about the American Heart Association, contact Jill Vogts at 948-2129.

High school students take on economics challenge

by Ashlie Campbell

BIG EVENT

teaches yoga at the Wellness Center and for the Obvious Group in North Park Mall. The leading cause of death in the U.S. for women is heart disease. Rose says sitting calmly

The Deputy Chief of Police Scott Chambliss and the UCO Department of Criminal Justice held a recruitment seminar for the Owasso Police Department on March 29. Chambliss is visiting campuses with criminal justice programs to find quality, educated applicants to join the Owasso Police Department. The department has four to six positions to offer. The candidates must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours, be between the age of 21 and 45 and meet other background qualifications. Entry-level positions with a master's degree start at a salary ranging between $33,927 and $40,770 with benefits. The department also offers tuition reimbursement and annual educational pay incentives. " Owasso is one of the fastest growing towns in Oklahoma and only ten minutes north of Tulsa," said Deputy Chief Chambliss. Chambliss has been with the department for nine months and was formerly over the Rogers State University Criminal Justice program. He has been in the law enforcement field for 15 years. Chambliss said he wants to make people aware of Owasso because there is an enormous amount of growth in this community. " It's the daily problem-solving task of dealing with different issues that makes this field so important," Chambliss said. Chambliss said that he enjoyed meeting with the students and those that were there seemed promising. For more information about the recruitment visit the Web site at www.cityofowasso.com or contact Kathryn Williams at 974-5546.

A proposed joint resolution that, if passed, would change the way members of the UCO Student Association house of representatives are chosen was given to the UCOSA senate

April 4 for review by the senators. House Joint Resolution 05202, or the House Composition Act, would change the current criteria by which representatives are chosen. Currently, there are supposed to be 45 representative seats, based on the

enrollment percentages of each of the colleges. The new bill would change this by allocating one voting member seat to each of the departments in the five colleges, instead of being based on enrollment numbers. Dallas Strimple, UCOSA

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senate pro tempore, asked the senators to review the bill. He said the UCOSA house was hearing it, and if it passed, the senate will vote on it at their next meeting April 11. Michael Robertson can be reached

at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

NEWS

April 7, 2005

Take a trip to Sin City' by Eric Osborn Cartoonist/Reviewer

MOVIE REVIEW "Sin City" Director: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Everybody "Sometimes you've got to prove to your friends you're worth a damn. Sometimes that means dying. Sometimes that means killing a whole lot of people." Whoa. Director Robert Rodriguez's interpretation of Frank Miller's graphic novel "Sin City" sticks so close to its pulpy roots that it can't help but go for the throat. "Sin City" contains one of the most enviable casts in years: Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Rosario Dawson, Brittany Murphy, Powers Boothe, Elijah Wood, Mickey Rourke, Nick Stahl, Clive Owen, Michael Madsen, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rutger Hauer and Jessica Alba all star in one of the most unique films of the last ten years. "Sin City" blends so many genres (crime noir, comic adaptation, action, drama) that it defies convention. The final result is something so over the top that most studios will be playing catch up and shaking their heads for the next few years. It doesn't take the audience long to figure out that the star of "Sin City" is the city itself, despite its star-riddled cast. The city is so full of sex, violence and cynicism that you must accept that you are entering a different world. The actors all do a knockout job of becoming

a part of the distopian world created by Frank Miller. We follow the violent lives of Hartigan (Willis), Dwight (Owen) and the crowd- pleasing Mary (Rourke). Hartigan is a cop with a bad ticker desperately trying to track down a rapist/cannibal before his prepubescent hostage becomes dinner. Willis plays Hartigan tough as nails and almost as dead. Dwight, on the other hand, is young, noble and handsome. His relationship with Oldetown and its lady patrons goes way back, so when the working girls are wronged by a dirty cop named Jackie Boy (Del Toro), it becomes his turn to make things right. And then there is Marv. Mary was a behemoth of a man, simply born in the wrong time. He belonged in a time where arguments were settled with an ax, but instead he throws back shots at his favorite strip joint. When the one-night-stand of his life is mysteriously murdered, he vows revenge, solving mystery after mystery by bludgeoning all the right people. Mary actually makes Jason Voorhees seem tame. However, Rodriguez and co-director Frank Miller somehow made Mary very endearing so even his multiple homicides and decapitations don't seem too bad. Even his misogyny makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. Ironically, very few of the characters' stories intertwine, but the film doesn't feel inconsistent. Everyone is deeply immersed in the world and very much complement one another. From a visual standpoint, the film will melt your eyeballs. While the environments don't necessarily feel realistic, they

do feel "real" to the story. Everything is shot black and white, with splashes of red, green or yellow to punctuate importance. "Sin City" is technically comparable to "Skycaptain and the World of Tomorrow" in terms of computer imagery. Every shot is done with green screen, with everything from cars to windows and lighting all added in post-production. Usually this much CG is detrimental, but because everything is so stylized, the CG isn't distracting. It is more about artistic computer work than technical virtuosity, as was often the case with "Skycaptain." The violence is extreme but cartoony, even more so than in "Kill Bill." "Sin City" is easily the most violent film in cineplexes (not to mention the nudity), so don't let the easily offended within a five-block radius. Each and every narrative is vile and obscene, but somehow very sophisticated. If there are any complaints to be had about the film, it's that there are too many characters to handle in a two-hour movie. That problem is indicative of the nature of this film: gritty, loud and uncompromising. "Sin City" sets many new precedents in film that will likely go unchallenged for some time. You will not see a better comic adaptation, crime noir, stylized action or special effects film anywhere else. "Sin City" stands as Rodriguez's best film yet and easily the best film in theaters right now. It's time to revel in "Sin."

CAMPUS EVENTS 111April 7 — UCO Disability Awareness Week features Wheelchair Bowling and wraps up DAW with Survivor: Palau. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with Basic Sign. The Survivor All-Stars Student Panel will begin at 10 a.m. with a range of topics to be discussed. For accommodations to any of these events, contact UCO Disability Support Services 48 hours in advance of the event at 974-2549. ■ April 7 — The International Student Council will sell tickets at a table in the Nigh University Center for the International Pageant on April 8. Tickets are $2 with a UCO ID and $5 without an ID. ■ April 7 through 10 — The UCO School of Music will present the Oklahoma premiere of the musical "A New Brain" by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn, and written in book-form by James Lapine, at 7:30 p.m. April 7 through 9, and at 2 p.m. April 10 in UCO's Mitchell Hall Theater. Also, a special Tamara Long Scholarship benefit performance will take place at 4 p.m. April 9 in the UCO Theater. The production is rated "MA" for mature audi-

ences as it deals with adult subject matter. For tickets, call the Mitchell Hall box office at 974-3375. Reservations are suggested.

■April 9 — Treating children and adults with Dysphagia (those who have difficulty swallowing), will be examined at the Sixth Annual Inez Miller Conference on Communication Sciences and Disorders to take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Nigh University Center. Participants will learn to identify a means of evaluating and selecting diagnostic and intervention strategies for people with Dysphagia. For more information about the conference, contact the UCO Speech-Language Pathology program at 9745705.

■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-

2377. ■ April 16 - The Ebony Gospel Choir will hold a Gospel Extravaganza in Constitution Hall. For more information, contact Joe Thomas or Nakeisha McGee at 974-6308 or 921-3566. ■ April 16 — The UCO Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts will present a series of short plays and scenes performed by Japanese students as a part of the "Karucha-Shokku" (translated as "culture shock") Workshop at 7:30 p.m., in the Pegasus Theater, located in the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call 9745511. UApril 16 — The members of Allied Arts Circle Club 500 will be hosting a fundraiser for Central Oklahoma's only united arts fund at the Waterford Marriott Hotel Veranda Room. This evening will feature a martini contest from local restaurants, entertainment and an art auction. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Allied Arts and assist in the organization's mission to enrich cornmunities through advancement of the arts. For more information, call 278-8944.

Contemporary musical theater piece makes Oklahoma debut WHO: UCO theater WHAT: "A New Brain" WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 7-9, 2 p.m. April 10 WHERE: Mitchell Hall WHY: To premiere the contemporary musical theater piece in Oklahoma

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The Oklahoma premiere of the contemporary musical theater piece "A New Brain" will be at 7:30 p.m. April 7-9 and at 2 p.m. on April 10 in Mitchell Hall. William Finn, Tony-award winning composer, wrote the musical based on the book he co-authored with James Lapine. The musical is semi-autobiographical because Finn wrote

"A New Brain" upon returning home from the hospital after a health scare. "It's about a man's coming to terms with his own mortality," said Director Greg White. The composer, Gordon Schwin.n, "finds himself at the mercy of a pompous doctor, two meddling nurses, an uninvited minister and a bitter yet wise homeless woman," White said. "He is haunted by visions of his boss, Mr. Bungee, who nightmarishly, but comically, appears in the frog costume and

makeup that he wears as the TV show's host." The show stars Thomas Owens as "Gordon" and Jeff Johnson as "Roger," Lindsie VanWinIde as "Mimi," Regan Schreier as "Rhoda," Ryan Steer as "Mr. Bungee" and Kimila Combs as the homeless lady. "Although the plot of the play deals with serious issues, Finn looks at everything with humor and understanding," White said. The show is for mature audiences because it contains adult language and themes, White said. Reservations for the show are suggested. For reservations or information, call the Mitchell Hall box office at 974-3375. Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.

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Japanese bands 'Duke' it out for 'Love

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Below: The Japanese punk band Duke performs at the "Love Live" event April 1 at American Legion in Edmond. Nine other Japanese groups played at the event. Right and above: Yuya Saito, undecided sophomore, performs "Shout It Loud" written by members of his band, Duke.

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Kenta Kawai, a member of the Japanese dance group Rendezvous and a computer science senior, break dances during "Love Live" April 1 at Edmond's American Legion. Right: Yusuke Nishiyama, a vocalist for Cigar and an undecided freshman, performs during the event, which featured nine Japanese bands.

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Mitts makes the cut by Harry Gatewood III Sports Writer

The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos pulled out a one-run win in the first game of a double-header against Cameron April 5 with the aid of Tommie Mitts and Alli Blake. Tommie Mitts made yet another big grab and pulled UCO out of a near loss while Alli Blake hurled a one-hitter in the nightcap. Leading the LSC North at 15-3 and No. 18 ranked overall, the Bronchos swept the Lone Star Conference North Division doubleheader from Cameron Tuesday. Mitts' single, with the bases loaded, in the bottom of the ninth inning gave UCO a 4-3 victory in the opener. UCO now has four one-run wins in a row. Blake only gave up a solo home run in a 9-1 run-rule second-game rout. Cameron's Stephanie Bour hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to create a 33 tie forcing extra innings. The game stayed tied until the bottom of the ninth. Rachel Smith led off the ninth with a double, and then moved to third on Meagan Campbell's groundout. The Lady Aggies elected to intentionally walk Danielle Blackwell and Cody Morrell to load the bases and set up a force-out at any base, but Mitts ruined that strategy. Mitts collected on the first pitch she saw into center field for the game-winning hit. Mitts had a two-run single in the second, and Lindsay Tripp had three hits apiece to lead -

UCO's 10-hit attack. Krystal Mills captivated the Lady Aggies pitching with one out in the seventh, striking out seven of the eight batters she faced in earning the win. The Bronchos had 12 hits in the five-inning second-game blaze, scoring one run in each of the first two innings before breaking the game open with a four-run fourth. Katy Lundberg had a pinchhit two-run single igniting a lead of 6-0. The Lady Aggies earned their only hit in the top of the fifth on Melinda Farrow's homer. The Bronchos blitzed back with three runs in the fifth. UCO aced solo shots from Lauren Moore and Blackwell to end the game. Blackwell, Smith, Lindsay Mitchell and Jodi Craig had two hits each for UCO. UCO now has 16 one-run wins on the season. With the win, the Bronchos stretch their winning streak to six straight, improving to 31-11 on the year. The Bronchos are now the fourth team in school history to reach the 30-win record season. UCO returns to action April 8 when they travel to Lawton to meet the Lady Aggies in another doubleheader. Blake was named LSC North Division Pitcher of the Week April 5, not walking a batter and fanning six, improving to 14-2 on the year.

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am Proal scorched three top-five individual finishers, blitzing UCO men's golf to its fourth straight team title on April 5 in Phoenix Ariz., in the Grand Canyon Invitational. The Bronchos bucked away to a 10-shot victory. Proal, Todd Dayton and Chris Hutson all shot threeunder-par 69s on the final day as UCO finished with a flaming 10-under 278 to end the twoday, 54-hole tournament at the par-72 Palm Valley Golf Club with an 871 total. Proal had a career day, finishing second in the medalist chase with a one-under 215 total one week after finishing third at the UCO/KickingBird Classic. Dayton, who has won four tournaments this year, was another shot back at 216, third place. Host Grand Canyon finished 10 shots behind at 881, with Point Loma third in the 17-team

tourney at 885. St. Edward's (899), St. Martin's (904) and St. Mary's (905) rounded out the top six. Donnie Martin closed with a one-under 71 and tied for fifth at 219. Hutson struggled to an 80 in Monday's afternoon round, dropping 11 shots off that with his three-under effort Tuesday. The Bronchos received a 75 from Matt Ellis, while Donnie Keim shot 78 playing as an individual. The Bronchos have almost two weeks to prepare for the Lone Star Conference Championships, set for April 18-19 at the Trophy Club in Texas.

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Scott Smith of the coed team said, "Coming drilling our skills." into today we've been practicing on cleaning up In the last three years the porn squad has the small things, just hitting and our basic rou- earned top ratings. tine.'' In 2002 porn earned 1st runner up, in 2003 The Bronchos' coed cheer team came into the UCO won nationals and last year UCO earned week with their only two flyers sporting critical fifth. injuries. "We're at least looking to make it into the top One flyer of the coed cheer team was injured five this year," Bergren said. in a car accident, breaking her vertebrate, while The porn squad has 15 members and one the alternate flyer also suffered an injury. senior, Asia Thompson, who is the captain of the Owens said injuries have been excessive this squad. year. Several members have strained ligaments The Pom team practices twice a week on and a total of four concussions this year. drilling dance technique. The coed cheer team will return with all of UCO competes in Division Nationals, a large their members next year. competition with several universities ranging Smith will retire this semester after his fifth from junior colleges to Division IA. year of cheering for UCO. UCO cheer and porn left for Florida on April 6 UCO admitted a new flyer to the UCO small and will return April 10th. coed team April 3. Owen and Bergen have ties with the OU head This will be one of the toughest nationals this coach and former UCO Cheer and Porn Coach in year for the Bronchos due to Division II power- 2004, Brandi Corcoran. house Whitestead University bringing a small "UCO will do great, David has been in my coed for the first time in Division II. program forever at OU and he has done a wonLynsey Bergren, head coach of the pom squad, derful job, Lynsey too. She came in and got the said, "We have been working on our fuete, just porn (program) going," Corcoran said.

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The University of Central Oklahoma's Small Coed Cheer and Porn team held their annual family night April 4 at Hamilton Field House. Family night is held every year to help teams prepare for nationals in Daytona Beach, Fla. Oklahoma University attended the UCO family night. All of their girl and large coed cheer teams perform. Wichita State University and Rose State College decided to opt out this year. UCO is the defending small coed national champion in the Division II Chick-fil-A Cheer and Dance Collegiate Championship. This year, two first-year coaches coach the Cheer and Porn teams. "We should have a really good showing this year," said Head Cheer Coach David Owens. "Today my team did the best they've ever done and they looked amazing." Owens was once a member of the UCO cheer team in the 2004 season as part of the national championship team.

"Our performance was the best we had in the last three days. We're missing a few skills, but we're where we need to be. We're about to peak at the right time," Corcoran said. "We're expecting to come out in the top three in every category in nationals. I think we can walk away with a National Championship this year. We haven't won a National Championship in all-girls ever and coed has not won a national championship since 1993. If we hit, we have potential to do both," Corcoran said. The cheer team will compete in their preliminary competition in the Ocean Center April 7. UCO will perform a 45 second crowd involvement section followed by their routine. The Bronchos will compete in finals held at Daytona Beach April 8. A one-hour program of Non-Division 1A schools will air May 10th at 3 pm local time on FOX Sports Net.

Harry Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com.

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The UCO cheerleaders perform their routine on April 4 for Nationals in Daytona, Fla. next week.

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The UCO Dance Squad runs through the routine they will perform at Nationals in Datyona, Fla. next week.

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Playing in rough weather led to the cancellation of the final round of golf in the West Texas A&M Invitational in Amarillo Texas, leaving the University of Central Oklahoma in a tie for second place in final team standings. The Bronchos trailed Grand Canyon University by four shots entering the final round after shooting a 316 April 4 at the par-72 Tascosa Country Club. Golfers teed off April 5, with wind gust between 50 and 60 miles per hour. Temperatures in the 40s and sleet forced tournament officials to call off play after four holes. UCO tied for second with Western New Mexico in the 12-team tournament.

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405-521-9204

www.zlIsplasma.com

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WHAT IS U.C.O. 4 M.E.?

For more information call 206-9626 or 210-3011

U.C.O. 4 M.E. is a peer mentoring group that pairs minority incoming freshman with UCO upperclassman . The program is designed to focus on assisting incoming freshman with the transition from high school to college. The program also encourages strong academics and leadership skills.