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D) Campus raises awareness of child abuse Ryan Croft ,Cenior 1?(/)oiler

Over 3 million children were abused last year in the United States. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and UCO helped raise awareness Wednesday with various campus activities. Amopg the activities, UCO tied blue ribbons on trees around Broncho Lake and held a blue ribbon toddler-parade. . "This really ... had such a good student turnout," Dr. Kaye Sears, UCO's Department of Health and Environmental Service Department Chairperson, said. "I'm so pleased that they would be a apart of this initiative." Oklahoma has one of the highest numbers of child-abuse mortality rates in the nation — with 41 total recorded deaths, according to the Every Child Matters Education Fund. "Every blue ribbon stands for a child who has been abused, and we had 3 million in America last year," Sears said. Sears also said Oklahoma had recorded 4o child deaths due to abuse as of 2005. "We have many children who are abused and neglected in ... Oklahoma," Sears emphasized. "It only takes a minute to change the life of a child, It only takes one person. So, we need to get on it." A food-sale fundraiser was also held Wednesday to raise money for the UCO Early

Childhood Association, one of the events' cosponsors. The ECA and the Campus Council on Family Relations asked students and faculty to wear blue clothing Wednesday as apart of the effort to raise awareness. The ECMEF report compared Oklahoma against the best states in the nation in which to raise a child. Oklahoma ranked among the worst states in almost every category. The Every Child Matters Education Fund is a nonprofit organization working to make policies protecting children and families a national-political priority, according to the organization's Web site. UCO junior Samantha Thomas said child abuse in Oklahoma is an incredibly serious, issue that often gets swept under the rug because people do not want to talk about it. "A lot of families are like `Ssshh, don't tell'," Thomas said. Senior Noelle Legere, a child development major, said a person often does not tell about their knowledge of a child abuse case because they do not want that kind of responsibility or they do not realize just how serious the abuse is. "We hope to get the word out ... [so] people understand this is a big issue and that ... people need to step up and help," Legere said.

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Oklahoma children are 10 times more likely to be killed by • child abuse than the typical child located in the 10 safest states. Oklahoma children also are twice as likely to live in poverty, nearly twice as likely to die from age 15 through 19, and more than twice as likely to be born to a mother who received late or no prenatal care, Oklahoma ranked as the worst state in the nation for child • abuse deaths, with 4.8 child abuse fatalities for every 100,000 children. Source: Report by Every Child Matters' Education Fund

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Ribbons hang in the trees around Broncho Lake at the UCO Early Childhood Association's parade for National Child Abuse Prevention Month-.

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In a quick turn of events, the Oklahoma legislator who has attempted for two years to push English-only language provisions on Oklahomans received stiff rebuttal from an unlikely source, a fellow party member. In Tuesday's committee in House General Government State Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore was unsuccessful in amending the two sentence bill, Senate Bill 1156, to mirror House Joint Resolution 1042, which he authored. Terrill said the Senate Bill, authored by both State Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, and State Rep Lisa J. Billy, R-Purcell, is a sham compared to his legislation which specifies English as the official language of the state, despite a multitude of exemptions. The two untimely amendments were offered by Terrill, I though both failed. Terrill is not a member of the committee. Billy denied allegations of unconstitutionality by designating a common language for the state, saying it would not burden state agencies. Additionally she did not appreciate Terrill's lack of prior interest in working on the legislation. Before the vote, Terrill insisted debating the bill claiming legislative privilege, despite not being a standing member of the committee. Billy, as chairman of the committee denied his request. Visibly upset, Terrill told Billy he would not discuss the matter further, stormed out of the room and slammed the door on his way out leaving attendees stunned. .

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The bill passed 7-4, amendment free, with the American Civil Liberties Union quickly pledging support for Billy and the legislation. The story doesn't end there. The House Judiciary Committee; which Terrill is a member of and is chaired by State Rep. Rex Duncan, R-Sand Springs, convened the evening before. Senate Bill 1120, which originally dealt with executive agency meetings under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, was passed as an entirely rewritten bill.

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During discussion, Terrill offered a committee substitute which gutted the bill, replacing it with a copy of HJR 1042. The substitute was not made available to memberA of the committee before hand, leaving Democratic members crying foul. State Rep. Ryan Kiesel, D-Seminole, said the action was "a complete abandonment of procedure," as the substitute was not previously provided for consideration. Duncan said the original bill applied to the same section of law which covers items like the official food and dinosaur of the state, which made the substitute acceptable. "Duncan was ready to rule on that before an objection was lodged," Kiesel said. Questions of relevance of the substitute to the original bill remain, with Kiesel saying the..actions taken.were out of order, in violation of current House rules and possibly both the State and Federal Constitution. State Rep. Richard Morrissette, D-Oklahoma City, abstained from voting, protesting the actions of the chair. The rewritten bill passed 7-2, creating a duplicate of HJR 1042. Had Terrill been successful Tuesday morning with the same tactic, three identical bills would be in existence. Of Terrill's action in Tuesday's committee, Billy characterized him as showcasing. She said she would have appreciated working and negotiating with him instead of allowing him to wreck the legislation of others house members. "In rural Oklahoma we meet face to face, man to woman, and hash it out," Billy said. "Sometimes we have to go behind the barn."

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Simon Cowell gives Adam Rascal Flatts 'living the dream, Lambert standing ovation adding dimensions to music NEW YORK (AP) — An obscure singer-songwriter deserves at least some of the credit for a rare standing ovation by "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell. Adam Lambert's haunting performance of the Tears for Fears song "Mad World" is an arrangement by Gary Jules, who covered the '80s hit on his 2001 album, "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets." Jule& version, recorded with producer Michael Andrews, was AP Photo featured in the cult movie "Donnie Darko" the same year.. The song topped the charts in Britain in 2003 but is little known to U.S. listeners.Lambert has emerged a front-runner on the popular Fox network competition. The 27-year-old actor is known for his daring performances and vocal range.

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Campus Notes Job hunting workshop today, 4:30 A panel workshop on how to make a good impression at a job interview will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Room 214, Education. Panel members will be J. Kirk Webster, Ph.D.; Cheryl Evans, Ed.D.; and school principal Roberta Gaston. The workshop is presented by the Student Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. For more information, contact Webster at 974-5448 or Evans at 974 5663

Microsoft Expert to Speak, April 9 Randy Guthrie, academic relations manager for Microsoft Corp., will speak to students, faculty and staff at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Troy Smith Lecture. Hall, Business Administration building. Attendance is free and open to everyone at UCO. The lecture is hosted by the Information Systems and Operations Management Department in the College of Business Administration. Guthrie will cover SharePoint implementation, resume building and careers , in information technology, and answer questions after the lecture. For more information, contact Lisa Miller, Ed.D., at 974 2833 or e-mail lmiller@uco.edu . Homecoming 2009, April 10 The Homecoming Activities Board has been hard at work planning your Homecoming 2009. This year's Homecoming is going to be one of the best UCO has ever seen! The highly anticipated theme will be announced on Friday April roth in Hamilton Field House at 7:30 PM during Spring Sing. Be sure to come out and be one of the first to know the theme for Homecoming 2009! Get excited and be on the lookout for more information on your Homecoming 2009. `Mr. Toad' Production, April 10 11 -

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`Big Event,' April 18, Volunteer Now Faculty, staff and students are invited to sign up now for The Big Event, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Involve family, friends, co-workers, whole classes Ojust sign up! Projects range from Habitat for Humanity to Horse Feathers Equine Rescue and many more. To sign up, or for more information, contact Lyndsay Holder in the Volunteer & Service Learning Center at 974 2(23 or e-mail LHolder3@uco.edu.

Fox to make reality TV show out of company layoffs NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network is making a reality show out of the troubled economy. An upcoming series titled, "Someone's Gotta Go," lets employees of a small business decide which one of their colleagues will be laid off. Fox says it has no air date yet for the series, which is being developed by the company behind "Big. Brother" .and "Deal or No Deal." Each week, a_different, company lays off an employee. Fox also wouldn't reveal the show's host, which it says is a business consultant who will offer advice to participating companies.

Hugh Jackman torn over `Wolverine' leak SYDNEY (AP) — Hugh Jackman said Wednesday that he is heartbroken his new film, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," was leaked online a month before its official release. The movie, which focuses on the beginnings of Jackman's clawed Marvel superhero Wolverine, is not scheduled for release in the U.S. until May 1, but a work print of the film began appearing online last week. l oth Century AP Photo Fox said the FBI and Motion Picture Association of America were investigating and promised to prosecute those responsible. The Australian actor, in Sydney to unveil 20 minutes of completed footage of the film to around 600 fans, said he was upset about the leak but still thinks fans will flock to see the movie in theaters. "It's a serious crime and there's no doubt it's very disappointing — I was heartbroken by it," Jackman said. "Obviously people are seeing an unfinished film. It's like a Ferrari without a paint job."

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NEW YORK — One of the reasons Rascal Flatts has sold millions over the decade is their deft blend of rock and pop in anthematic crossover hits, from the cover of "Life Is a Highway" to the heart-tugging ballad "What Hurts the Most." Fans will find those familiar touches on their latest record, including their first single, the soaring top io Billboard country hit "Here Comes Goodbye." But bassist and songwriter Jay DeMarcus says Flatts fans may be surprised by what else they hear on the trio's latest CD, "Unstoppable," released this week. "We love pop too and we've had so much Success there," he adds. "(But) we were at a place where we said, 'You know what? There are some times where good old-fashioned country music is still the best thing in the world.'" Putting old-fashioned country and Rascal Flatts in the same sentence may seem pxymoronic, especially since they were seen early on as a slick, boy band-type act. But the group — which includes DeMarcus' cousin, lead singer (and sometime songwriter) Gary Levox and guitarist Joe Don Rooney — has dominated country music with enduring hits spanning nearly 20 million albums sold since its 1999 debut. The band won its seventh straight trophy for best vocal group Sunday at the Academy of Country Music Awards. "It's fun to go on this journey with these guys," says Dann Huff, the group's longtime producer. "They're totally living this dream. They came to Nashville just to see if they could make a living in music. I don't think they ever dreamt of this. But they're there." They've remained together not only by maintaining a strong friendship — they good-naturedly poke fun, finish each other's sentences and dole out compliments during an hour-long interview — but also by crafting albums with mainstream songs. "A lot of these artists get to a place where they want to write their entire album and they feel like it makes them less of an artist if they do a song penned by someone else because it's not coming from within their songs, but at the end of the day I just want to hear a great song," says DeMarcus. "We did write some on this record but we've always stood by the mantra: 'The best song wins." Rooney says one of the most emotional tunes on the record for him is "Things That Matter," co-written by Levox, which talks about family and love trumping some of the other things that threaten to get in the way. "It definitely hit me right in the heart having a baby," says Rooney, whose wife gave birth to a son almost a year ago. "We try to look for songs like that that speak to us, because if they can speak to us we know they'll speak to a lot of other people too." The album closes with another emotional song written by outside writers, titled "Why," about suicide. "It's written in a very delicate way to where it deals with the subject matter," says DeMarcus. "Gary and I had an uncle who shot himself eight years ago, so we've experienced it firsthand in our own family." Huff says the inclusion of "Why" and other tracks shows a maturation for the guys, all of whom are in their 3os and married (Levox and his wife also have children).Levox calls "Unstoppable" their best album yet. He says while the band is high on the perch of country's elite, they want to make sure they don't get complacent in their position. "You dream about this position as a kid, and I think we work harder every day just to continue to grow, and do what we love to do," he says. "We always keep striving to do better and be the best, because at the end of the day, it's all about the careers that we've made for ourselves. We've got the greatest jobs in the world — we get to touch people's lives through music." .

Singer Whitney Houston countersuing stepmother FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — Whitney Houston is countersuing her stepmother for $1.6 million.The Grammy-winning singer claims Barbara sHouston owes her the money for failing to make payments on the Fort Lee, N.J., condominium where she has lived since 1987. Barbara Houston initiated the legal tussle last year when she claimed the 45-year-old singer improperly kept proceeds from John Houston's '$1 million insurance policy after he died in 2oo3.Barbara Houston claimed the singer was supposed to subtract $723,000 from the insurance money to provide her stepmother with a clear title. The singer says she provided her father with a mortgage loan to purchase the condo and was still owed most of the principal and all the interest when he died.

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Film. Studies offers unique opportunities Angela Morris StaffIVriter

"No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions, deep into the twilight of our souls," Ingrid Bergman, a famous 1940s actress and star of Casablanca, said. Film has pulsed through American culture since the beginning of the 2oth century and beginning in 2001, UCO has dedicated time and effort in providing a minor or graduate degree in films studies. The program reflects the many ways film touches lives," Dr. Springer, professor in the film studies program, said. This prograni focuses on the art, business and historical content of the both American and international cinema. • "We try and give students a deep understanding of film," Dr. Springer said. Film studies courses are taught by both the English and Humanities departments and previous students enrolled for either a minor or graduate degree have come from numerous different academic backgrounds. "We've had film minors who are majored in Psychology, English, Business, to name a few," Dr. Springer said. "...each different academic discipline can connect with film." For anyone interested in getting a graduate degree, there is no specific bachelor's degree required. Intro to film studies and film criticism are required for each student, minor or graduate. "Film criticism teaches how people write about film," Mary Brodnax, teacher of film criticism, said. "It presents the film maker as an artist." The class looks at the ideas that fueled major aspects of the 20 th century, like Marxism and takes a close look at men like

Sigmund Freud. Other classes offered, like film history, give students a close look at different directors' works and takes you through major events and issues film as dealt with in the last decade. "Film History covers censorship and a thing such as the impact war has on cultures." Brodnax said. The Film Studies program gives students a wide spectrum of motion pictures, looking both at American film and international film. "Different countries' image of America has largely been defined by the movies we make," Dr. Springer said. The program also offers electives on international films, a part of UCO's Global Awareness commitment to expanding students understanding of the large world, Springer said. "International films give an understanding of other countries, their cultures and experiences," Brodnax said. "They also allow us to see that just because American films are a certain way, not all films have to be that way. Different cultures use different pacing, use of music and has different ideas of an acceptable topic for a film." The business aspect of film also plays an important role in international motion pictures. "Films are a form of enterprise," Springer said. "Movies, in the past, have been a chief export of our country." There are various job opportunities available if students choose a graduate degree in this program. Film archive work, teaching and working in film libraries with the media are all possible jobs for film students. To check out the program, students are encouraged to visit www.uco.edu or meet with an advisor.

Chess Club makes a move While chess is the club's main focus, memCaleb McWilliams bers also partake in role-playing games and Staff-Writer other board games. Soon, Silcox will have the RPG "World of The UCO Chess and Games Club will host Darkness" ready to play. its first annual Chess tournament Saturday, "We have a two and a half our meeting April 18th. once a week, where we play chess and roleThe tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. in the playing games, and also have social networkLiberal Arts building and is open to anyone ing," Silcox said. "with even a remote connection to UCO," Dr. The tournament costs $3 in advance and Mark Silcox. faculty advisor said. $5 the day of the tournament. Advance regis• "This is the first year for this version of the trations can be dropped off in Silcox's office in club and we're constantly expanding," Silcox the Liberal Arts 205J. said. For more information on the club, contact The club, which had been inactive for a few Dr. Mark Silcox, faculty advisor, at 974-5625 years, now has around 40 members, Silcox . or at his email msilcox@uco.edu said.

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By the title, one would presuppose that "Adventureland" is just that: a land of adventure. This film must revolve around the coolest people ever in a setting far away from the mundane atrocities of everyday life, right? Not so much. Expectations may be for fart, joke glory, especially considering its "Superbad" creator, Greg Mottola. Audiences quickly realize that this is not the case. The plot surfaces as a "Beauty and the Beast" tale. The film mirrors the current economic hard times of today by opening with a family affected by Reaganomics. This is not a bad thing; it is just a

prelude to focus audience hopes. become his summertime family. James Brennan earned a bachelor's Yet potential love interests circulate degree and plans on touring Europe thoughout the group of co-workers. with some friends before graduate The "Superbad" punch-lines are not school. reflective of this film. However, tragedy strikes his father's What is reflective of this film is life. pocketbook and Brennan has to get a "Adventureland" is a coming-of-age summer job. film that parallels the likes of "Dazed The amusement park, and Confused" and "Almost Famous" Adventureland, becomes his last and but is set in the late 1980s. only choice for employment. "Adventureland" is great for the perHe gets stuck in the games depart- son who fondly remembers the worst ment where he meets the rest of his job ever. soon-to-be summertime friends. It is perfect for "the cool girl" who One of which is a gorgeous girl with secretly craves the love of "the dork," whom Brennan becomes instantly and visa versa. smitten. It is refreshing for people who find The roller-coaster plot continues on pleasure in quoting Herman Melville a track of after-work parties, joint- while getting high. smoking and the series of creaky bumps "Adventureland" opened April 3 and that is young-adulthood. is rated R for language, drug use and Brennan's summertime friends soon sexual references.

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synthesizer, keyboards and fake drum beats dominating most of the album, there are times when the band fools the listener. "Zero" is a good example because guitarist Nick Zinner's playing is similar to a synthesized sound. There is a definite fusion of dance music with the band's brand of punk rock. The song "Dull Life" is one which stands out when comparing where the band was in 2003 and where they are now. The track begins with quiet guitar strums and Karen 0 singing d soft melody. Around the first chorus the mood of the song changes to an allOut Yeah Yeah Yeahs rock classic consisting of solid drumming by Brian Chase, and thick, heavily distorted guitar chords by Zinner. Although "It's Blitz!" is an impressive addition to the band's catalogue, there are a few songs, which fail to match the rest of the album. Both "Skeletons" and "Runaway" seem like something that might appear on a Karen 0 solo album. Both are slow keyboard and synthesizer driven, but don't seem to have the same optimism of "Zero" or the potential dance club hit "Heads Will Roll." Neither one of the songs have a good flow to them, which makes the songs drawn out. With the exception of two tracks, "It's Blitz!" couldn't have been more enjoyable. It is a fresh look at the group and shows they have grown to into more than just another punk rock band from New York.

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internet. The only adult Lilja has left is a selfish, inconsiderate aunt who immediately packs all of Lilja's possessions and moves her out of the nice apartment Lilja once called home and into the ghettos. Lilja moves to her new, tiny, beat-up flat where only two weeks prior an old man died in bed leaving nothing behind except trash, stained wallpaper, dirty sheets and a medicine cabinet full of pills. Lilja later befriends a boy two years younger then herself. His name is Volokja (Artyom Bugucharsky) and he is often left homeless by

Lukas Moodysson. "This is an incredibly beautiful film about a complete ugly topic," Dr. Springer said. The film has truly artistic camera shots and brilliant use of music, color and composition. The topic, however, depicted the stomas-turning realities of sex trade and prostitution involving minors. Lilja (Oksana Akinshina) is a 16 year-old living in Estonia, finds her life falling apart after her mother abandons her to move to the United States with a boyfriend she met over the

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his insane father. These two, pretense of being offered a basically orphaned, form a job as a vegetable picker. Once arriving in Sweden, deep friendship and spend their time together dream- the man who promised her a job is really a pimp and Lilja ing of a better life. However, the reality of is forced into a life of a sex Lilja's poverty and lack of slave. "Director Moodysson responsible supervision wanted the viewers of his leads her into prostitution. Matters worsen when the film to walk away from the friendship between Volokja movie with a sense of anger and Lilja ends as she moves about the brutal reality of to Sweden under the false sex slave trade," said Dr.

Springer. As part of the audience, Moodysson accomplished his task. As a nice contrast to this dark, depressing movie, the film studies program will show the comedic British film, "Happy-Go-Lucky" next week. Students are invited to attend the film and admission is free.

How to Avoid a DUI Stopping by for a beer/drink or two is not a problem for most people. Going out on the town though is a different matter for everyone. There are several solutions to avoiding a DUI, or worse, having an accident after over indulging. The first and most preached about solutions is to have a designated driver for the evening.

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The third is to take a taxi. If you find yourself out later that you planned and you drove to the tavern, then you can: Call two taxi cabs - one carries you home and the other driver drives your car home and then returns to his car via the second cab. The fourth is to call a tow truck to get you and your car home at the same time. The fifth is to leave your automobile parked and walk home. If you think you can sleep is off in your car - you might get away with it, but there are certain "caveats" to be aware of, (check with your lawyer for legal advice), and you still might be arrested for public intoxication. There is no public transportation to speak of in our locality, (except for taxi service), so it really becomes a BLACK and WHITE issue to think before you drink! Photo Provided

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