University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY April 12, 1994
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Crime and punishment Caning sentence reveals differences between cultures, customs, crime By Carol Cole Mills Guest Writer Steps down the corridor terrify the young man, says his family. Every time he hears them it could be time — time for the Singaporean mandated caning of the American teenage backside of Michael Peter Fay. Sentencing of the 18-year-old Fay to six strokes of a rattan cane and four months in a Singapore prison for spray painting several vehicles sparked debates worldwide between human rights activists and those believing the caning could better be described as torture. "I understand where they're (persons advocating caning Fay) coming from, but I don' t know how anyone could watch (NB CTV' s) "Now" and still want the boy caned for anon-violent crime," said Fay's cousin,
Cindy Jones Santiago, an Oklahoma City resident. President of the University of Central Oklahoma's Singapore Student Association, Jackie Soh, said the caning is just as controversial among the Singaporean student population as it is in the rest of the country and even in Singapore. "The general consensus is that Michael Fay Fay committed the crime in Singapore, and he should have to abide by their laws and punishments," said Soh. "The crux of the controversy is whether the punishment is appropriate be-
cause it's not a violent crime." "Now" showed a martial arts expert demonstrating one stroke of the cane with a student specially padded for the demonstration. Even with padding, the stroke leveled the student who was not immediately able to get up. Fay's family is fighting the sentence, so far to no avail. One of their contentions is that Fay suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADM.) Fay was diagnosed in early puberty with the disorder and takes medication daily to control the condition. "Because of the disorder, the sentence is so much more severe," said S antiago. "He's become depressed and suicidal. We're afraid he may not survive the sentence." Dr. Peggy Kerr, assistant professor of psychology at UCO, said ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsiveness and
inattention. "Even with medication, it (ADHD) can significantly affect behavior," said Kerr. ADHD is typically treated with stimulant medication and therapy, she said. But Kerr thinks this doesn't excuse Fay . "Our own prisons are probably full of people who have ADHD and other psychological problems. That doesn't excuse the fact that they committed the crime," she said. "We don't take our own criminals and excuse them for ADHD." Fay, examined by Singapore government psychiatrist Ang Ah Ling, found Fay was not suffering from any psychiatric abnormalities. American and Singapore politicians have become embroiled in the case, with President Clinton labeling the punishment "excessive." • See CANING, Page 5
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FACing tHE pain: thefight against rape
Ordeal continues through rape exams By Janet Runge Staff Writer
This is part two of a four-part series about rape. The series is featured in the Tuesday editions.
Rape: The process after the crime. A study done at the Tulsa Institute of Behavioral Sciences states that four out of five women were too embarrassed to report a rape, and many don't. Dr. Lewis Irving, professor of sociology at the University of Central Oklahoma, said that a lot of women don't want the hassle of reporting, they don't want to go to court, and they don't want to submit to an exam.
"In a rape the person's body is the crime scene," he said. "As a person, your personage is gone because they're doing to your body whatever has to be done." "Judy" was the victim of an acquaintance rape two years ago in Oklahoma City. "I offered to give a friend of a friend a ride home," she said. "When we got to his apartment parking lot he tried to rape me." After being assaulted, "Judy" went straight to her parents and together they called the police. With police escort, "Judy" and her parents went to University Hospital, where the majority of rape exams are performed in Oklahoma County. They were met at the door by rape crisis volunteers. "They were wonderful," said "Judy." "They stayed with me the whole time and explained every procedure." Carol Cumbie, R.N.C.E.N., and assistant See RAPE, Page 4
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ow Americans view other countries' crime and punishment can tell them quite a bit about their own country. Accounts of the convicted and soon- to -be -punished former U.S. citizen Michael Fay in Singapore vary greatly throughout the country, and our public leaders seem to be on the bandwagon to help "free" Fay from the "brutal" caning punishment he was sentenced to. Many, in reality, are unaware of the facts. Fay admitted to (within al 0-day span) 24 counts of vandalism and mischief, keeping stolen items and eventually pleaded guilty to two counts each of vandalism and mischief and one count of "dishonestly retaining stolen property," the Straits Times (a Singapore paper) revealed. He was charged with 20 other charges as well, including 16 for vandalism. He egged, spraypainted, stole public and private property and vandalized property, including public subways which read, "Super Vandal!
Vandalism is my game!" Fay was acquitted of all but two counts, receiving the lightest punishment allowed by law; three lashes with a bamboo cane per conviction, a fine and a short jail sentence. Some say this punishment is brutal. In fact, President Clinton has even contacted Singapore leaders to help acquit Fay. Republican leader Pat Buchannan has spoken out about the "injustice," commenting that Singapore has never punished anyone for a crime of this nature before, suggesting that the sentence handed down was somehow racially or politically motivated. However, with the U.S. being an interventionist, democratic society, these actions have conversely damaged this young man's chance of acquittal. Buchannan must be grossly misinformed or ignorant to Singapore's justice system, because vandalism is a serious offence. This is not the first time caning has been a sentence for vandalism. Out of 15 similar sentences in that country, only two were foreigners, which brings into question the trustworthiness of his entire platform on this issue. Clinton's intervention has only "backed Singapore into a corner," forcing them to defend their laws, and making an international example of Fay. Other countries' laws are put in place for a reason, and they should be respected, just as America's should be. Knowingly moving to another country and knowingly committing crimes means knowingly accepting the punishment they deem just. Fay has lived in Singapore since 1992. He should be aware of the laws, and the consequences of breaking them. What would Americans expect if the situation was reversed? Fay's punishment fits the crime.
,,eza,,r,eerfr Vol. 92, No. 47 (USPS 661-700) Editor in chief..Heidemarie Brandes Writer Terri King Managing Editor Joe Umbarger Writer Janet Runge Copy Editor Joyce Kirtley Writer Jennifer Palmer Sports Editor Scott Moore Writer Dayna Poarch Advertising Mgr.. ...... Kristin Wires Writer Jimmy Hyde Ad Sales Sherri Horsechief Writer Anthony Tompkins Ad Sales Brad Jeffries Sports Writer Rachel Schnitzer Paste-up Jennifer Palmer Chief Photographer Chris Smith Circulation Terri King Photographer Kenneth Kappen Public Relations...Jojo Takyi-Micah Photographer Mike Simons Writer Roy Howe Photographer ....... .....David McNeese Writer Michelle Peller Cartoonist/Artist Russell Benson Adviser Mark Hanebutt The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by students in the department of journalism on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the regular school term, except during examinations and holidays, and on Thursdays only during the summer term at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. Telephone number (405) 341-2980, Ext. 5914. One-year subscription rate $12. Second-class postage paid at Edmond, Okla. "POSTMASTER:" Send address change to The Vista, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 73034. Letters
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s an alumnus of South eastern Oklahoma State University, I am writing to express shock that Southeastern Oklahoma State University has discharged Dr. Harlan Stensaas, an excellent journalism and yearbook professor. I believe Dr. Stensaas was discharged for motives which should be questioned. Dr. Stensaas was the third adviser for the newspaper and yearbook that I interacted with in my three years of contact with Southeastern's journalism program. Dr. Stensaas, an experienced reporter and professor, took the university's journalism and yearbook programs to an indisputably higher level of professionalism and quality than these programs have seen in years. This improvement is documentable. Dr. Stensaas brought statewide and national recognition to The Southeastern campus newspaper in competition. The Southeastern grew in advertising rev-
enues until it was nearly self-supporting. The circumstances surrounding the university's choice not to rehire Dr. Stensaas are suspicious. According to Dr. Stensaas, who during my education at the university was an exemplary professor, the administration has expressly refused to find any reason for not renewing his contract. His notice was hand-delivered to him within a week after a student columnist in an issue of the campus newspaper criticized a university football coach's wife who coordinated a women's scholarship pageant. Dr. Stensaas has faced frequent pressure from administrators to keep students from reporting on important campus issues, although he always encouraged student journalists to include administration's point of view in any controversial story. On many occasions, administrators even instructed university staff to withhold from student reporters the most routine of information on scheduled campus
events. If Southeastern Oklahoma State University truly has as its mission to prepare students to be citizens — to take a civic and participatory role in their nation's politics and current events — I must register my disgust with what is clearly an administrative policy of preventing meaningful student discourse within the student newspaper, the university's primary campus-wide source of information. However, firing a highly qualified and experienced professor for permitting meaningful discourse takes the administration's campaign to a new plane, and puts Southeastern Oklahoma State University in a shockingly bad light. The administration should be required to explain and defend its action. -Colleen C. McGraw Center for Research and Program Development Washington, D.C.
Editor's note: This is a letter addressed to Hans Brisch, chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and others in higher education.
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Paddack to attend National Foreign Policy Conference for Leaders in Washington, D.C. By Jojo Takyi Micah Staff Writer -
Dr. Ronald L. Paddack, director of the University of the Central Oklahoma's International Office, will attend the National Foreign Policy Conference for Leaders in Higher Education April 18 in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State has long recognized the important role of the academic community
in circulating ideas and informa- vide an opportunity for leaders in tion about the choices the United government to interact with leadStates ers in the world makes I've been very fortunate, but I of higher edutoday think to be invited to a briefing cation. and in The conferat the State Department is a building ence will touch the intel- real highlight for me. on support for - Dr. Ronald L. Paddack, director reform in Ruslectual of the International Office sia and the framework for the world of tomorrow. other new independent states, gloThe conference, organized by bal issues like the environment, the State Department, will pro- refugees, population, the war on
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drugs and international security issues. "I've had several nice things that have happened. I've been very fortunate, but I think to be invited to a briefing at the State Department is a real highlight for me," Paddack said. Paddack has been in the academic community for 36 years. He joined UCO in 1976 as the first full time director of the International Office.
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nurse manager of the ER room at University Hospital, explained the procedure at the hospital for rape victims. "We have a room set aside for primary exams. If that room is in use, the patient might have to wait anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour for us to prepare another room," she said. The victim is taken to a private office or waiting area while the room is being readied so she doesn't have to be in public view, she said. If the victim comes in off the street without contacting the police first, the staff will call the police and the rape crisis center, said Cumbie. "The rape crisis advocates arrive almost immediately and are with the victim all of the way," she said. "They bond with the victim and are trained to meet the victim's emotional needs." "A nurse is the first person to examine the victim. She assesses the patient's condition, takes vital signs, explains the consent form and explains the exam, she said. "The nurse will then do 'the above the waist collection' of evidence," said Cumbie. "Then a doctor will interview the victim for exact details of the assault to help him with the physical exam. With a nurse present the doctor will then perform a pelvic exam." Doctors perform exams on a rotating schedule, with ER doctors one day and the OB/GYN doctor on call the alternating days, she said. "The victim's file is marked acute and given a high priority," said Cumbie. There are times when a doctor is in the middle of delivering a baby, or the ER doctor is treating a critical condition patient, and there will be a wait on the victim' s part for the exam to be completed, she said. The entire procedure can last up to five or six hours, said Cumbie. From the time the rape occurs, until a rape exam is over, a rape victim can't drink, go to the bathroom or take a shower. A program that helps speed up the time that a victim spends at the hospital was initiated in Tulsa, Okla. in July 1991. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) was a team effort of volunteer nurses, Call Rape Tulsa, Tulsa Mayor Rodger Randle and the Tulsa police department. Hillcrest Medical Center donated a fully equipped birthing room with a shower,a kitchen facility and private waiting room for the examination of rape victims. Kirsten Dieker, educator for Call Rape in Tulsa, said that SANE was the first forensic program of its kind in the state of Oklahoma. "We would send advocates out
to the hospitals and at times the volunteers had to wait 8-12 hours before the exam was over," said Dieker. "After a person is violently and brutally assaulted they don't need the additional trauma of a long wait." We found that the first responder set the course and tone for a victim's recovery, she said. Dieker said that if a victim doesn't get immediate care they're getting the message you're not important, we don't take you seriously, you're not a priority. "Once a person gets that message (you're not important), it's difficult to overcome with counseling and family support," she said. Call Rape also sends out male volunteers to talk to the male relatives and families of the victim, said Dieker. "Sometimes male relatives are angry, and it's too intense for the victim to be around that anger," she said. "We let them vent their anger to the advocate who helps diffuse the anger, blame and questions." "The families may say, 'why didn't she scream or fight.' That's very damaging and starts the victim on a course of self-blame." "We' ye seen a definite improvement with SANE. Women are more likely to report than in the past. The victim is more confident going for the exam and for counseling," Dieker said. "They think, 'the system's going to work with me," " said Dieker. "When a victim receives sub-standard care, they're not conducive to working with the system." Helenmarie Zachritz, M.A., SANE coordinator with the Tulsa Police Department, said they have a dedicated core of nurse examiners. "Volunteer nurses trained through the Tulsa police department, OU medical college and the DA's office," said Zachritz. SANE has nurses who have done 60-100 exams, she said. "Detectives in sex crimes are impressed with the reports by the nurses," she said. "The police officers love the program, instead of waiting for 6-8 hours, they' re back
out on their beat in 2-3 hours and the victim knows that they're out there looking for the person who did this to them." Zachritz said that since the SANE program began, their nurses have testified as expert witnesses. "We haven't lost a single case since we' ye been on this program," she said. Zachritz said there doesn't seem to be any difference to the judge or jury to have a nurse instead of a doctor as an expert witness. "Somebody who has experience and education is an expert witness," she said. "We've seen the exam process go smoother with the SANE program." "The victims are not paraded into the ER, they have more privacy, they're not made to wait for an exam and the nurse examiners are all female, which helps the healing process," said Zachritz. "We think it is the best program in the state," she said. New technology is furthering forensics evidence in the case of rape and sexual assault. Dr. Laura Slaughter, M.D., F.A.C.P., medical director of the suspected abuse response team, at Barbara Sinatra Children's Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., has been doing research in consensual versus forced sexual intercourse. In her research she has used the colposcope, a microscope on wheels. Attached to the colposcope is a 35mm camera that can take pictures of damaged tissue. The colposcope has been used for 20 years in sexual abuse cases involving children. Slaughter pioneered the system of using colposcopes in the forensic exams of rape victims. In Slaughter' s five-year-study, data showed that employing the colposcopy allowed examiners to establish finding in 87-92 percent of victims experiencing penile penetrations and seen within 48 hours. In conventional examination s,protocols report only 10-28 percent positive physical findings. Slaughter said that the colposcope dramatically increases the reliability of physical findings
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in such cases and thus, physical findings can have a recognized place in the medical and legal process involving sexual assaults. The SANE nurses in Tulsa recently completed training with the colposcope and have one onsite at the Hillcrest Medical Center. "We're excited to have this new technology," said Zachritz. "It's in place, and we used the colposcope recently on a rape victim. The colposcope provided evidence that would not have been found without the technology." While Oklahoma City does not have the SANE program at this time, Cumbie, at University Hospital in Oklahoma City has been trained in SANE forensics and exams. "The advantages of SANE are quality, consistent evidence col-
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Reported in the Singapore news- murder, rape, attempted robbery paper, The Straits Times, and drug trafficking. In 1966, Singapore's Minister of Foreign caning was instigated as a mandaAffairs called the court sentence tory punishment for vandalism to neither extreme nor unprec- curb political activist's spray paintedented, and said Fay was not the ing of public facilities. first teenager or foreigner to be It's necessary in a country of given the sentence of caning for Singapore's size to have strict vandalism. laws, said Soh. With Singapore The Straits Times reported 13 even smaller than Oklahoma City Singaporeans and two foreigners in land area and having a populaaged between 18 and 21 have been tion of about 2 1/2 million, laws given jail and caning sentences and regulations are enforced strinfor vandalism. And the Singapore gently, she said. ministry cited three cases in the That caning is a deterrent is not newspaper to contrast with Fay's questioned. Ardent enforcement sentence. of the law has resulted in a One teenager Singapore sprayed paint society onto the wall of priding itIt's a 'catch 22' type of a block of pubself on lic housing situation. We couldn'tjust cleanliflats, and the sit around and do noth- ness and other two damsafety. On aged public ing. But it's going to take "Now," it property worth a miracle --I don't think was re$50 and $60, he's going to be spared. ported last respectively. year that They were Singapore - Cindy Jones Santiago, had 58 jailed between Fay's cousin murders one and three months and and 80 regiven three strokes of the cane. ported rapes. As severe as Americans perContrast that with Chicago, a ceive the punishment to be for a city of similar population size. Last non-violent crime, it could be year in Chicago there were apworse. proximately 850 murders and Vandalism in Singapore carries 1,000 reported rapes. a minimum caning of three strokes Soh, who has attended UCO for and a maximum of eight for each the last three years, said she feels count. Fay pleaded guilty on two safe walking in the streets of counts of vandalism and therefore Singapore at night. But in could theoretically receive 16 Edmond, she' s thinking about getstrokes of the cane. ting a personal alatni to carry. Fay was acquitted of 28 addi"My parents chose UCO betional counts, as reported in The cause it was in the Bible Belt, and Straits Times. they felt it would be safer. They Introduced by the British, can- would not have ever let me go to ing is a mandatory punishment for Los Angeles or Chicago to
school," she said. Public sentiment supporting Fay's caning sentence illustrates the American public's frustration with the crime rate, with the echoes of that frustration heard around the world.
London Sunday Times columnist Jonathan Miller was quoted from his column: "Whipping satisfies, better than almost any alternative, society's right to vengeance on those who offend against it. It is certainly no more cruel than prison, from which a felon is likely to emerge more dangerous than before. And it is cheap." Guyler Magruder from the American Embassy in Singapore wrote to The Straits Times: "I can't help wondering if my fellow Americans would think six strokes of the cane and four months in jail excessive if he had ever had his expensive car vandalized." But Straits Times reader Carolyn Chee wrote into the paper questioning why caning should be mandatory for vandalism when it is not for men who abuse their wives. Katie Couric reported on "Now" that a poll showed 53 percent supporting Fay's caning sentence. The family's publicizing Fay's plight was also criticized on the show as backing the Singapore president into a corner. But Fay's cousin disagrees. "What else could my aunt do?" Santiago asks. "It's a 'catch 22' type situation. We couldn't just sit around and do nothing," she said. "But it's going to take a miracle—I don't think he's going to be spared." "It's stinkin' wrong," said her husband, Rocky Santiago.
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Student Writer Three University of Central Oklahoma staff members will play leading roles in the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) Annual Meetings April 14-16 at the Fountainhead Resort Hotel near Checotah. Dr. Paul Lehman of the English department and John Elder, a graduate assistant with the Special Collections/Archives division of the Max Chambers Library, will make presentations at the threeday function. Dr. Ken Brown, a UCO history professor, will serve as a session moderator. The OHS, a state agency that preserves and markets the history of Oklahoma, has held the meetings each year since 1986. The annual meetings will consist of 22 presentations in 11 sessions. In addition to the sessions, an awards banquet will be held April 15 in which six awards will be given and four new members of the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame will be inducted. Dr. Lehman willpresent "A New
Look at the Negro Spiritual." Negro spirituals are songs that were created by slaves, according to Lehman. They appeared to be religious, but they often times served as forms of communication for the slaves, he said.
"Negro spirituals are generally misunderstood by the masses," said Lehman. "Negro spirituals lie beyond the parameters of the Christian faith. Although they might be considered religious, they relate primarily to situations of struggle peculiar to slavery." Elder' s presentation will be
"Wild Cat: The Life and Times of a Seminole Chief" Elder has researched this topic extensively for the past five years, but this will be his first formal presentation on the topic. "I'm mainly interested in getting Wild Cat the credit he deserves," said Elder. "When people think about the Seminoles, they think of Osceola, but Wild Cat was the major force behind the Seminoles' separation from the Creek Nation." Dr. Brown has been a mainstay at the OHS Annual Meetings. Brown was formerly an OHS board member and has made presentations at the meetings five times. He has served as a moderator for the past three years. As a moderator, Brown's duties are to introduce those who are making presentations, including a biography and background information on the speaker. Brown will tie together the different presentations of the session into a broader theme, in addition to leading any discussions afterwards.
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DJ's offer sparks library trashing FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — People stormed the Fort Worth Public Library, tearing pages from books and throwing v olumes on the floor, after a disc jockey hoping to encourage reading announced that he had hidden monev in the stacks. People were "climbing the shelves, stepping on each other and elbowing people in the face" to get at books Tuesday, Anderson said. When it was over, the library was a shambles, with several thousand dollars' worth of damage. No one was hurt. Listeners of KYNG-FM disc jockey A.W. Pantoja told library officials that the country station had hidden up to $10,000 in the books. But program director Dan Pearman said Pantoja had offered only $100. The Dallas station said it will pay for the damage.
Florida schools to teach Holocaust TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida schools would be required to teach youngsters about the Holocaust under a bill approved by the Legislature. "God would have to help us all if we forget the lessons of the Holocaust," said Leo Schniderman, a 72-year-old Holocaust survivor who watched from the gallery Thursday as the House passed the bill 114-0. Schniderman's parents, two brothers and a sister were killed by the Nazis. As part of a compromise that was reached after the bill raised controversy in the House Education Committee, the House also voted 109-0 to require the teaching of black history. That measure went to the Senate.
Thieves steal air bags, not stereos LOS ANGELES (AP) — More and more, thieves who break into cars are leaving the radios and tape decks and taking the air bags. In a matter of minutes, a thief can lift out the box containing the unexploded air bag from the steering wheel. Crooked repair shops can buy them for up to $150, then turn around and sell them to car owners for $1,000 or more. The bags are designed to inflate during a head-on collision. They work only once, after which the entire unit must be replaced. "It's exploded," Los Angeles police Detective Mike Lewin said. "Six months ago you didn't even hear about it. Now they're going through the roof."
Man attacks father with chainsaw MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A man killed his father with a chainsaw and a knife in the older man's front yard a week after the father got him out of a mental hospital, police said Kevin Record, 28, was charged with murder Thursday and jailed on $100,000 bail. He could get up to life in prison. Record interrupted his attorney during his arraignment to tell the judge he acted in self-defense. "I was viciously attacked by the deceased," he said. Floyd Record, 54, died Wednesday after being attacked at his house in Brattleboro. Three passersby saw him being attacked in his driveway and front yard, and the assault was still taking place when a state trooper arrived. Kevin Record was sent to the Bridgewater State Hospital in Bridgewater, Mass., on Feb. 10 for psychiatric evaluation after being charged with assault and battery on a police officer.
Sheriff confiscates artificial arm CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — The sheriff confiscated a man's artificial arm after he allegedly used it to break a window in the county jail. "It's evidence," Sheriff Bill Knott said. Raymond Kellough, 54, of Leesburg was under arrest on a drunken driving charge Wednesday when he removed the artificial limb and smashed the window in his cell, Knott said. Ile was freed after pleading innocent to drunken driving. The sheriff said he would charge Kellough with vandalism. "If I get my way, he's going to pay for the window before he gets his arm back," Knott said.
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'Spring in the Park' kicks off celebration for young children formation on a child's motor abilities and social/emotional and self Staff Writer help. The test also determines The Edmond Child Health Cen- speech and language acquisition. Parent consultation services are ter will kick off National Week of available on a sliding fee scale, the Young Child with "Spring in but no one is refused service bethe Park" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cause they are unable to pay, she April 15 in the large pavilion at said. Hafer Park in Edmond. The Health Center will also host The sixth annual event will ina brown bag workshop for mothclude hands-on activities, such as ers of two-year-olds from noon to creative art, games and stories, for 1 p.m. April 18 at the Edmond young children. The activities are Public Library. geared for children ages three to The workshop, "Terrific six, said Sherie Trice, child develwill consist of topics on Two's," opment specialist at the Health understanding your child's develCenter. opment and taming the temper The Edmond Fire Department tantrum. and a Drug Awareness Resistance Trice, who will lead the workEducation (D.A.R.E.) officer from shop, will also discuss redirection the Edmond Police Department techniques such as child-proofing will also participate. Parents can also sign children the home, giving warnings and up for developmental screening removing children from certain to determine their level of physi- situations, she said. The purpose of a brown bag cal and emotional development, workshop is to encourage mothshe said. ers who work to attend. Free developmental screenings For more information about serwill be available May 9. Parents vices and activities or to register should make an appointment for the screening, which provides in- for the workshop, call 341-6120.
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BSA to hold ceremony honoring African-American graduates By Jimmy Hyde Staff Writer The University ofCentral Oklahoma Black Student Association will be sponsoring the AfricanAmerican Graduate Recognition Ceremony April 15 in the University Center's Will Rogers Suite. This will be the first year that the ceremony will be held and is designed to congratulate AfricanAmerican students for their accomplishments, said BSA President Robert Page. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the BSA. At the ceremony, the maiden officers will be recognized.
"We want to pay tribute to those who had a direct or indirect effect with the BSA," said Page. "This is not an exclusionary process or separatist," said Page. "It is not even a black thing, it is nothing more than the BSA paying tribute to those AfricanAmericans who have beaten the statistics and gotten a college degree ," said Page. Music at the ceremony will be provided by the African Heritage Gospel Choir.
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Stan Wagnon Student Writer Dustin York led a strong comeback bid by the University of Central Oklahoma golf team Tuesday as the Bronchos turned in the best round of the day and finished fourth in the UCO/Kickingbird Golf Classic. York, a freshman from Edmond, fired a 72 on the wind-blown par71 Kickingbird Golf Course in Tuesday' s final round, after rounds of 75 and 80 on Monday. York's 72 was Tuesday's best score and propelled him into a seventh-place finish. In the team race, the Bronchos were well behind the leaders after Monday's rounds of 303 and 312 fora 615 total. UCO posted a 306 in Tuesday's round, but the Bronchos' 921 total could not catch champion East Central's 902, Abilene Christian's 907, and Cameron's 908 total. UCO's "B" team finished l lth in the 20-team tournament with a 953 clip. The Bronchos received a boost from senior Casey Eden, whose
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Rebound America and Barry Switzer were on the University of Central Oklahoma campus Friday for the debut of the new book "Sports
Sophomore Jason Freeman puts on the green during the UCO/Kickingbird Golf Classic. (Photo by James Pratt)
score of 76-76-78 was good for 14th place. John Roberts had rounds of 76-76-79 to come in 21st, while Don Fryer, playing on UCO's "B" team, fired a 70-79-86
to finish in 29th place. UCO travels to Phoenix, Ariz. for the Grand Canyon Invitational April 11 -12. UCO finished third in this tournament in 1993.
Men, women tracksters shine at Oklahoma Christian meet Ladies, Bronchos place By Rachel Schnitzer Staff Writer Central Oklahoma's tracksters placed at the Oklahoma Christian Invitational April 2. The Lady Bronchos had eight different women place in the top three in their events, while the Bronchos had 11. The women's team was paced by freshman Heather Wilson who came in first in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash and anchoring the first-place finishing 400-meter relay team. Kristy Dale placed at the top in the shot put with a throw of 39 feet 11 inches, beating her closest competitor by more than three feet. UCO had a one, two, four finish
in the 400-meter dash as DeShawn McCrary topped the field with a time of 61.11 seconds. Sophomore Kristi Redding ran well with two second place finishes and a share of the 400-meter relay team's first-place finish. The Bronchos were led by Joe Aska on the track with a firstplace finish in the 100-meter dash, a second-place finish in the 200meter dash and the last leg of the first place 400-meter relay team. In the field UCO was led by Nathan Schlinke, who came up with a second-place finish in both the shot put and the discus. The javelin competition was dominated b y Chris Weilert whose first-place toss of 200-31/2 was more than 25 inches better than that of his closest competitor. UCO also came up with first-
place performances from Glen Hafley in the pole vault, Michael Cheney in the 400-meter hurdles and Gary Hamer in the mile run. Basketball standout Zoderick Green showed his leaping ability off in the high jump with a second place finish and a jump of 6-6. Central Oklahoma hosted the University of Central Oklahoma Open Friday afternoon at Wantland Stadium(story in the April 14 edition) and will go on the road April 16 for the John Jacobs Relays in Norman. The men's and women's teams will compete in six more meets this season before the NCAA Division II Championships May 2628 at Raleigh, N.C. Joe Aska and Heather Wilson both won titles at the NCAA division II indoor championships.
and Stress Therapy." The book, written by Eskay Shazryl was officially launched as he joined hands with Coach Switzer and Governor David Walters to cut the cake. The book launching was sponsored by Rebound America, a group of physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics throughout the state. The night began with the hundreds of guests filing into the University Center Grand Ballroom. Most of the guests were wearing traditional clothing from Malaysia. Once everyone was seated, the special guest speakers began. First there was Larry Derryberry, who offered a few words of praise, then the Malaysian Ambassador Abdul Maj id Mohamed, who praised Shazryl for his work and his effort. Mohamed also pointed out that who is Malaysian is also working to prove what
can be done when America works with Malaysia. Then Governor Walters offered his congratulations and welcomed the ambassador, as well as agreeing that much can be done when the two nations get together. Coach Switzer was next. He offered a few words on how wonderful he thought Shazryl is and what he thought of his work. Larry Jones of Feed The Children then gave his speech. Jones was there to not only offer praise but to give thanks to Shazryl for his contribution to Feed The Children. Shazryl is donating a portion of all book sales to Jones' organization. Then came the cutting of the cake. The honored guests joined hands and officially launched the book with a slice of the knife. Then the Malaysian Students Association (MSA) provided the evening's entertainment. The MSA began the program with atraditional dragon dance then went in to a ceremonial stick dance and many others. All the dances were performed by members of the MSA with a special appearance by the MSA from the University of Tulsa.
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Students' works exposed at symposium Artists, writers, musicians come together to share talents By Anthony Tompkins
Staff Writer The New Plains Publishing Group presented "Crosscurrents 6 Encore," its 6th annual scholarship conference and student symposium April 6 in the Liberal Arts Building, featuring works by students from various departments on campus. Students from the University of Central Oklahoma read their writings, painted portraits and played music of all kinds. Donald Coats, a senior with a double major of English and creative studies, sat on a bench on the second floor and played "Dust in the Wind," a song by the rock band Kansas, on his guitar while students and others walked around looking at pictures, paintings and pottery being displayed in the lobby. "I love most every type of music from the '50s to the '80s, though my roots started from groups like the Beatles and The Who," said Coats. Margaret Woodward, a sophomore majoring in art and graphic design at UCO, allowed people to watch while she painted a portrait of her son. "I dabbled in professional painting, but I decided to come back to school so that I could learn more," said Woodward. "It's the little things that they (art instructors) teach you that make all the difference." MattB oethin, a senior majoring in theater, editor for The New Plains Review and moderator during the symposium ,said he was really impressed by the poetry that was written and read by the students. Boethin said he heard works from Daniel R. Cooper, "The One Legged Boy," Lilian Bishop, "Granny Goes to Town," poetry
by Frances Brian and an essay by Brian Johnson. Leanne Wells, secretary for humanities, said she really enjoyed the many artists who participated in the symposium. "I was fascinated by a woman who was painting portraits from pictures," said Wells . The foreign language segment was something new for the symposium, said Marco Roman, assistant professor of foreign language. "I was really impressed by the creativity of the students, we were truly impressed by their work," said Roman. Roman said he thought there was too little time for "Crosscurrents," and that it was difficult to decide who would be able to give presentations. "I was impressed by all of it, but I was especially impressed by the short stories, and I was really surprised that the work was coming from UCO students," said Boethin. Christopher Smith, photo editor for The Vista, shared a display on the second floor with Mike Simons, staffphotographer for The Vista. They displayed photographs including "Denver Beat" and "Vaya Con Dios" (Smith) and "Life" and "Handout" (Simons). "I chose photos that I thought were some of my best and that expressed things that I am especially interested in," said Smith. Smith said he is particularly interested in Mexican and New Mexican art because of its spirituality. "I'm really into portraits and people, not landscapes," said Simons. Smith and Simons said they've found that they enjoy displaying their photographs together so they can give each other input on one another's works.
UCO's Vista staff members Joe Umbarger and Janet Runge presented papers. Umbarger, managing editor for The Vista, read anon-fiction story titled "Story by the Side of the Road." "I wrote the story over a period of years," said Umbarger. Dr. Terry M. Clark, chairman of the journalism department and associate professor of journalism, said he was the first person the story was submitted to "That's a heck of a story," said Clark. Runge, staff writer for The Vista, read what she claimed to be an interview with a "Madwand," a ghost-busting warlock. Hal Adamson, a junior majoring in general journalism, read "Thighs in the Library," a feature story he wrote as a make-up assignment for a class he missed last fall. His features could be the basis for a "column of wit," said Clark. "I'm glad he missed class that day. " "This was my first time to actually organize the symposium, but basically it was developed to give students an opportunity to share ideas with other students," said Tami Watson, managing editor for
The New Plains Review. Watson said she was very proud of the contributions made to the symposium by the art and English departments. Watson is a graduate student majoring in political science. She has a bachelor's degree in j ournalism. "We are fortunate to have the dean's office stand behind us," said John Gron', graphics coordinator for the New Plains Review. "We got tremendous success from the art department, music department and the foreign language department this year. They really were the headliners."
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Musical set for April 14 - 17 By Michelle Peller
Staff Writer The University of Central Oklahoma music theater department will present the musical comedy "Where's Charley?" at 8 p.m. April 14, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. April 17 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. The musical is based on the play "Charley's Aunt" by Brandon Thomas, said Melanie Maltsberger, in charge of publicity.
Charley and Jack, his roommate, have invited their lady friends for lunch in their college room at Oxford. Since Charley's Aunt Donna Lucia will be arriving from Brazil for a visit, she also can chaperone the foursome, so their lady friends agree to lunch. Lucia doesn' t arrive on time. When the girls arrive, they find Charley dressed up as an elderly woman. Jack introduces him as Donna Lucia. From this point on, he is in constant conflict by portraying both his aunt and himself.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, $2 for children and non-UCO students and free to all UCO students, staff and faculty with a validated UCO ID, Maltsberger said. Maltsberger said a good turnout is expected, therefore one needs to make a reservation. "By the time the show starts, it will be a full house," said Maltsberger. Reservations may be made through the Mitchell Hall Theatre box office at 341-2980, Ext. 3375.
Honor society to induct 12 UCO journalism students Stan Wagnon
Student Writer Twelve University of Central Oklahoma journalism students will be inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha National (KTA) Honor Society. The initiation ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. April 12 in Room 211 of the Communications Building and will be followed by a reception for friends and relatives. "KTA is a national journalism honor society organized for the recognition and encouragement of scholarship and good character among students of journalism,"
said Dr. Terry M. Clark, chairman of the department of journalism. James Pratt, one of 12 students to be initiated, feels the KTA serves as recognition for hardworking students. "I let my GPA slip several years ago, and I have been fighting ever since to get it back to a respectable level," said Pratt, a senior from Bethany. "Being initiated is a sign that all my hard work has paid off." The other journalism students being initiated are Donna Acker, Sara Bird, Amy Lynn ColemanJohnson, Lisa Dunn, Roy Howe, Terri King, Susan Lively, Dayna
Poarch, Mary Rogers, Janet Runge and Diane Tillotson. To be eligible for initiation, undergraduate students mus t have competed 75 credit hours or more and rank in the top 10 percent academically. Also eligible are graduate students, alumni, and faculty on the basis of scholarship and good character. However, no more than 10 percent of the journalism majors may hold membership at any one time. "We evaluate the students based on their academic performance as well as their involvement in student activities here at UCO," said Clark.
Where's Charley? UCO student Greg White holds Marci Barrett during the rehearsal of 'Where's Charley?" The play will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Mitchell Hall. (Photo by David McNeese)
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SERVICES MAINLY STUDENTS 20 Years Experience, 4.0 SNU grad, types 120 wpm, APA, Turabian, etc. Editing/writing assistance, laser printer, competitive rates. Within walking distance of UCO by appointment only. 340-2001 or 24-hr pager 557-9121. FAST ACCURATE TYPING service in my home. Term papersfamiliar with all formats. Laser printer $1.25/pg...title page free. $1.00/pg after 30 pages. NE of Edmond area. Call Loretta 3481005. RESEARCH PAPER ASSISTANCE Professional writing tutor. I can help you with your research and construction of paper. Edit, spell, grammar, punctuation check. Student rates. CALL NOW! 330-0034 $$COLLEGE MONEY$$-Private Scholarships & Grants. America's finest. Since 1981. You're guaranteed minimum of $250 worth of financial aid from sources provided, or we will refund your fee. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LOCATORS, Box 1881, Joplin, MO 64802-1881. 1-800-879-7485. FAST ACCURATE TYPING with reasonable rates. Call after 7:30 pm, 340-2536. SUNRISE TYPING for all your typing and word processing needs, business, personal, and academic. High quality, laser printer, reasonable rates, NW OKC, 7289808, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE. It
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ASAP TYPING Close to Campus Professional typing & speedy service. Reports, theses, term papers, resumes & business needs. Any format-APA, MLA, ASR, Turabian. Can help w/editing & writing. Spell check, laser prints, minor error correction. Available anytime. FREE Text Storage $1.50 page Call Debi 341-6282 EDMOND TYPEWRITER h as ribbons, tapes, service for most brands. Fast 24-hr service. 10% of w/UCO ID. Call 341-3620. PREGNANT? Anxious? Need Help? We can help... The Pregnancy Testing Center in Edmond. Free pregnancy test available. Call 341-3139 or 359-1400 for more information. WORD PROCESSING, TYPING Service. Laser printer, reasonable rates, prompt, accurate service, flexible hours to adjust to your schedule. For info, please call 7218813. TYPING-Edmond resident with college degree will type your term paper for $1.50/pg (resumes $7.50 & up). Call 341-1029.
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TAX PREPARATION 10% student discount RATLIFF TAX SERVICE 6809 N Broadway, Edmond Open 10:30-6 Mon-Fri or call for appt, 330-2907 THE SERVICE CENTER Typing $1.50 Page Typesetting Self-Service Computers Best Rates 405 N University 330-8973 RESUMES THAT WORK Beat the competition with a professionally written and styled resume--your best tool for getting in the door. The Service Center 405 N University 330-8973 SCHOLARSHIPS Anyone Can Qualify No GPA, AGE, or INCOME requirements Guaranteed program. The SERVICE CENTER 405 N University 330-8973 ELECTRONIC TAX FILINGReceiving a refund? I can file your tax return electronically and you can receive your money, from the IRS, in approx 2 wks! $25, call Sabre; UCO student, 942-8836. RESUMES RESUMES RESUMES Let a pro write & typeset your resume. $25 for job search pkgResume, reference page & letterhead for your cover letters. Close to campus, 10 years experience, Kathy, 359-1696. TYPING SAME DAY SERVICE on most small jobs. Professional work. Reports, term papers, etc, $1.50/pg. Accurate formats: APA, MLA, ASR, Turabian, etc. Resumes & business needs, correspondence contracts & typesetting. Open 8:30am-6pm, MF, 9-5 Sat. 405 N University Dr 330-8973 CHERYL'S CUSTOM DOCUMENTS Top quality typing for bottom dollar prices! APA, MLA, ASR formats. Theses, term papers, reports, resumes, etc. Spell check; laser printer, 751-5217. LITTLE BLESSINGS Mother's Day Out/Preschool Opening May 2, 1994. Taking enrollment now! 341-3422, 108 E 3rd. 2, 3 & 5-day classes available 9-2:30. HEY! GREEKS & COEDSProgressive Defense Systems offers group and individual seminars and lessons in streetwise self-defense. Certified to instruct. Wu-wei, Bung-fu aiki-jutsu, jeet kune do concepts, Philippino martial arts. Call Mike at 677-2822. GREEN CARDS Fantastic Opportunity For You! 1994 U.S. Green Cards lottery. For service and application form, please send $15 for yourself, $20 for yourself and spouse, to: Mr Chen (personal checkor money order), P 0 Box 3981, Edmond, OK 73083-3981. BROADWAY IMPORTS is now in a new location for all your Import & Domestic auto repairs Mohammad (Mike) 2710 S Broadway (next to Hibdon) 359-0093 HEY COEDS-Scare off any wouldbe assailants with your own personal electronic protection. Feel safer while walking thru parking lots or building to building. Call Cheryl, 752-5611.
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SALES, permanent/part time, 15+ hrs/wk. If you have sales experience, we will train you to be a tuxedo consultant. Salary + incentives, flexible hours, Gingiss Formal Wear, Quail Springs Mall, 751-1745. CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE 201 N Meridian Live Entertainment Wed-Sun Now accepting applications for wait persons. Apply in person Mon-Th 2-5pm, flexible hours, 948-7778. EEOC ALASKA SUMMER employmentfisheries. Many earn $2000+/mo in canneries or $3000-$6000+/mo on fishing vessels. Many employers provide rm & bd & transportation. No experience necessary! For info call: 1-206-545-4155, extA5806. GREEKS & CLUBS Earn. $50-$250 for yourself plus up to $500 for your club! This fundraiser costs nothing and lasts one week. Call now and receive a free gift. 1-800-932-0528, ext 65. INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT-Make up to $2000$4000+/mo teaching basic conversational English in Japan, Taiwan, or S Korea. No teaching background or Asian languages required. For info call (206) 6321146, ext J5806. METLIFE is expanding its professional sales and sales management staff in the metro area. We train you initially and throughout your career. Management training option available. Call Kim for an interview, 236-2800. EOE NATIONAL TEEN LINE needs volunteers. Do you need practical experience on your resume? Want to improve communication skills? Enjoy helping young people? Become a teen line volunteer. Call 271-TEEN after 12 Noon. J J KELLY BRIDAL, fashion merchandising major preferred, full or part time, 752-0029. WORK IN MOVIES AMC Memorial Square Theatre is looking for friendly, reliable part time staff. Must be available afternoons and weekends. Pick up applications at Memorial & Penn. DON'T GET LOST IN THE CROWD MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Oklahoma Republican Party is looking for telemarketers for the election year. Flexible hours. Basic hourly rate plus bonuses.Call Marian 528-3501. CRUISE SHIPS HIRING-Earn up to $2000+/mo on Cruise Ships or Land-Tour companies. World travel. Summer & Full Time employment available. No experience necessary. For info call 1-206-634-0468, ext. C5806. SKI & WORK IN COLORADO NEXT WINTER! Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be on campus to interview interested students for our student employee program. $500 scholarship, $5/hr, a free unlimited ski pass, housing...and much more! A variety of positions are available. For more info, please attend our informational presentation held at 7pm on Wednesday, April 13 in the University Center Lariat Rm or contact our sponsor, Career Planning & Placement. We are an EOE. MY SUMMER JOB fell through over break. Sound familiar? Are you an energetic, motivated, hardworking college student?? If so, you could gain 3 hrs credit while earning $5000+ in a summer work opportunity w/over 30 other OU students. If interested, get all details today, April 12 at 10am, 12&2pm in the University Center Comanche Rm. Please be 5 min early. For more info call 366-6278.
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$$SUMMER JOBS$$ Earn money and experience this summer. Long & short term assignments available. Secretaries, receptionists, data entry & clerks needed! Call Gina or Rachel for apt. Express Personnel, Inc, 5909 NW EXPWY, STE 150, 720-1000. EOE SUMMER COMING!! Are you trying to figure out how to pay for that summer vacation? Would you like to take advantage of the free time summer brings? If so, come join us at TCI MKT and earn the cash you need . We offer: * Base pay + comm + bonuses * Flex scheduling w/4 shifts * Paid training * Fun, friendly atmosphere TCI MKT has immediate positions available. Call Today, Start Today! 359-7444 Professional Dress Required Are you controlled by your job? If so, it's time for the tables to turn at VisionOuest Marketing! At VisionQuest you can: * Set your own schedule * Depend on a guar base salary * Determine your own income a Work in a prof environment * Advance rapidly If you are a hard-working individual, all you need is a positive and enthusiastic attitude to join our team! Come be a part of our paid training program where YOU can take control of your future. 3597713 Call today! NIGHT CLERKS needed at Red Carpet Inn. No experience necessary. Call for appt, 478-0243. UPS IS LOOKING for loaders and unloaders to work part time in its OKC facility. Pays $8/hr. Applications will be taken on Tuesday, April 12, Rm 315 of the University Center from 1-4 pm. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F. INSURANCE OFFICE needs part time summer help for telemarketing & data entry position. Call 3417060 for appt. NEED A JOB? A&M Cleaning Custodial Contracting is offering a part time job. Hrs: 3-7 pm, Mon-Fri. Experience required, start immediately, $5/hr starting. TIRED OF YOUR TYPICAL minimum wage summer job?Try something different. Make over $5000 and gain college credit. If interested, get all the details today, April 12, 10am, 12 & 2prn in the University Center Comanche Room. Please be 5 minutes early. For more info call 366-6278. MEDICAL ASSISTANT for busy pediatric office. Will train, typing needed. Hrs 1:15pm to Close & weekends. To apply in person: 13509 N Meridian, Suite 4, W side of Mercy Hosp, 755-2565. NEED ENERGETIC "Gal Friday" for recept/secretary position. Part time April & May; full time June, July, August. Must be personable, typing & computer skills required. Contact Steve Webb, 523-2145. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED EARN $$ and free fitness physical for participating in OU (OKC) research project on the effects of caffeine on blood pressure. Requirements: Male, normally healthy, betrween 21-35, within 20% of ideal body weight, not a heavy cigarette or alcohol user. One or both parents must have been diagnosed w/high blood pressure. Parents must live in the U.S. Must be available some weekday mornings. Call 270-0501, X3122. PT TIME LEASING AGENT for luxury NW apartment community, weekends required. Apply at Belle Meadows, 12401 N MacArthur.
LIONS FUN PARK needs help, M/F, evenings & weekends, also summer employment available. Apply in person.
ALASKA SUMMER EMPLOYMENT-Earn up to $8000+ in two months. Rm & board! Transportation! Male or Female. No exp necessary. Call (206)545-4155 ext A5806.
MCKIBBIN'S TEA ROOM Edmond's fast growing Tea Room is looking for a few good people, part time hours, 359-1551.
C.V. JOINTS RE-MANUFACTURED, installed $125/Side, Warantee, 359-0093. 1987 HONDA CIVIC, 4-dr, 5speed, air, cassette, 88K miles, excellent condition, $4500, 7226042. NEARLY NEW queensize bed, mattress & headboard, $80 OBO, 330-1246. RESONANCE SPEAKERS Factory Clearance Sale Woofers, tweeters, electronics, close-outs, scratch & dent, new, old, etc. April 15, 10am-7pm 100 N Quapah, OKC 946-4500
1984 HONDA CIVIC, lady-owned, $1850 OBO. Please call between 7-10 pm, 341-3786.
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VALUE We've redefined the term at OKC's loveliest community. HEATHER RIDGE APARTMENTS offers you more for your hard-earned money... more service, more features, more amenities, more convenience & more options. ** 1,2,3 Bed Apts ** ** Move-in Special ** ** 3 Pools W/Hot Tub ** **Aerobic/Exercise Rm ** a Free Breakfast Twice/Mo * AND MORE!!! HEATHER RIDGE APTS 12831 N Stratford Dr. Located in Quail Springs Area 755-0524 Open 7 Days/Wk LARGE 1 bedroom $225, large 2 bedroom 2 bath $275. Located Hefner & N Western (OKC) 7550300.
OXFORD OAKS APTS Spring semester student specials available. Call for details. Other specials include 2 bedroom apts $475 and efficiency or studio apts $310 for limited time, 348-2431. MOVE INTO a spacious 1 or 2 bedrm apartment home and receive $100 off your total move-in cost. Only minutes from UCO right off Broadway Ext. Students call for additional discounts. Head N to Greystone North Apartments, 7514054.
LARGE 1 BED & 2 bed apartments, gas paid, starting at $315/mo. Laundry facilities on property, one block from UCO, 348-4467. COUPLE NEEDS couple to share rent house, under 21 frosh... full time students part time job, 2 blocks from school. Honest, 3300553. A CLASS ACT... AFFORDABLE STUDENT LIVING Student rates w/no deposit. Enjoy the living in spacious 1 bed apts and convenience of Iocation.Close to Edmond, Remington Park & Downtown. Enjoy the feeling of limited access gate entry! All at a rate you can afford.
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