University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY April 7, 1992
The Student Voice Since 1903
Stevens elected president Dorm designed for clean living CHICAGO (AP) — No booze, no blaring music, no tobacco — chewing or otherwise. It's the new generation of college dorms. Here's the surprise: It's not parents pushing for the new residences, but the students. Northwestern University in suburban Evanston last week began accepting applications for its first "Wellness Donn," where students will live quietly, free of alcohol, tobacco products and illicit drugs. Officials at Ball State, Lehigh and Northwestern said students — not parents — pushed for an alternative to traditional dormitories. A typical Saturday night at one of the new residences could include a semiformal dance — last week's theme was "A Country Fair" — a Nintendo competition, or a rousing game of mud volleyball, said Matthew Mims, a Ball State residence hall director But the new residences aren't for everyone. After a year in a clean-living dorm, 19-year-old Ball State sophomore Sean Bond moved into the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity house. "You can get away with stupid little practical jokes that you couldn't do in the dorm — shaving cream on doors, squirt guns, water balloons," Bond said "We always got in trouble for that in the dorm. "Is life more fun in a frat?" he asked. "Oh yeah."
Gangster Gotti graded guilty NEW YORK (AP) — John Gotti was convicted last week in his murder racketeering case, capping the government's six-year crusade to topple America's most notorious crime boss. The verdict— guilty on all counts — came in at about 1:20 pin. Gotti was smiling confidently at the forewoman as she read the verdict, but showed no reaction as she announced, "Guilty." Gotti faces life in prison. See World Wrap, back page
Near-record voter turnout nets 500-plus ballots; Campbell captures v.p. slot; 6 senate seats filled By Sam Powell Staff Writer
The recent University of Central Oklahoma Student Government Association's spring elections have resulted in one of the largest voter turnouts in history. More than 500 students participated in the three-thy process last week and cast ballots for president, vice president, six student senate seats, outstanding campus leaders and teachers and eight constitutional amendments. The winners, officially announced Friday are — Joacquin Stevens for president with 357 votes, and Jason Campbell for vice president with 290. Presidential candidate See Election, page 3
Here are more returns from last week's election: Senators: College of Education:
35 Debra Ross 36 Dian Eck College of Liberal Arts: Dwayne Holford 45 Kimberly Morales 59 Romona Starbuck 57 Jo Waddle 50 Outstanding Campus Leaders: 162 Lori Page Kristy Blackwood 151 Tiffany Anderson 111 Kelli Coleman 95
Travis Swink 188 Daniel Bolton 179 Matthew Parent 171 Thomas Stockwell 160 James Braine 138 Outstanding Teacher: Liberal Arts Dr. Stephen Law 23 Business Dr. Michael Shirley 13 Education Dr. Malinda R.H. Green 14 Math and Science Sue Ann Goodman 15
Seminar today stars 3 generals in security chat By Pam Thurman Staff Writer
Lynn Fidler, left, Sig Tau member and student teacher at Sequoyah Middle School, competes with junior high students in a game of volleyball.(Photo by Mark Zimmerman)
Symposium planned Liberal Arts College to host students' work By Roger Groce Staff Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts will host its fourth annual Student Scholarship Symposium Wednesday.
Over 120 presentations will be given by students ranging from musical performances to sociology papers. All College of Liberal Arts classes will be dismissed so students can participate and attend the symposium. See Symposium, page 3
A seminar on national security in light of the collapse of the Soviet Union will be presented today as part of the University of Central Oklahoma's Colloquium of Distinguished Scholars and Statesmen program. Speakers include retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. John W. Vessey; former superintendent of West Point, Lt. Gen. Dave R. Palmer (Ret.); and a retired three-star general, Lt. Gen. John H. Moellering. "An Institute on U.S. National Security Policy In the Post-Soviet World" will feature three sessions in the Liberal Arts Pegasus Theater: Session one, "U.S. Defense Policy in the 1980s: The Perceived Threat and the U.S. Response," will be from 9:10 to 10:25 a.m. with John Vessey and Dave Palmer speaking. Session two, "U.S. Defense Policy for the 1990s: End of the Cold War and the U.S. Response," will be from 10:40 to 11:55 a.m. with John Vessey and Dave Palmer speaking. Session three, "U.S. Defense Policy Today and Tomorrow: Problems, Opportunities and Options," will be from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. with all three men speaking. A reception in the Liberal Arts Faculty Lounge will follow the third session. All three sessions are open to the public free of charge. For more information contact Dr. Randall Jones, ext. 5530. V