The Vista April 13, 2004 by The Vista

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TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004

CampusRegents seek additional tuition increases

Announcements

by Vista Staff ■ Officer elections for the Residence Hall Association will be at 5:30 April 14 in the Dogwood Room. For more information, e-mail ucorha@yahoo.com . ■ The LDSSA religious forum will be at 6 p.m. April 13 in Constitution Hall of the Nigh University Center. ■ The nomination form for the Herbert S. Dordick Award for Outstanding Mentor is available online at http://bronze.ucok.edukampus_life/dordickapp.pdf.

state budget cut in higher education, schools across the state raised tuition in the double

Oklahoma States Regents for Higher Education proposed an increase in the tuition cap for colleges and universities for the next fiscal year. During a public hearing April 12, Regents members listened to public comments about the possibility of tuition increases for the second year in a row. Last year, with a 10 percent

di gits. "I think it needs to be very clear that (increases in tuition caps) is not a predictor of tuition increases," said Ben Hardcastle, spokesperson for the Regents Public Information Office. David Koehn, UCO vice president for administration, said administrators have not determined if tuition will be increased further

for the 2004-05 school year. Koehn said that a UCO budget task force committee meets every year to determine budget cuts but will not know if they will cut anything until they see the legislative budget for higher education. "We're going to try to determine what the state will give us first," Koehn said. After the amount of state funds allotted is

■ The OKC Memorial Marathon is April 25, and volunteers for the event are still needed. Call Ross Lampert at 478-3180 or visit www.okcmarathon.com .

questions of purpose, relevance and meaning. by Caroline R. Duke Editor in Chief

Photo by Gavin Elliott

Dallas Burn and the Kansas City Wizards battled two 45-minute halves in a mostly defensive game ending in a 1-1 score.

by Lindsay Brady Student Writer Constant drizzle and 40degree temperatures did not stop 6,738 soccer fans from attending the second Major League Soccer exhibition game at UCO's Wantland Stadium April 10. For more than a year, UCO officials have strove to demonstrate the requirements to receive an MLS franchise. Requirements to win a team are an ownership circle, a stadium and a large season ticket holder base. "I think we've demonstrated clearly that we have the. fans and the corporate base needed to support an MLS team," said UCO

President Dr. W. Roger Webb, who attended the game. If chosen to host an MLS team, Edmond will be the only professional sport venue in Oklahoma. This would give Edmond an edge, Webb said. UCO soccer Coach Mike Cook said the MLS exhibition game was designed to draw interest to find possible franchise owners. Bill Farley, UCO athletic director, headed the cornmittee that brought the MLS game to Wantland Stadium. "We are elated about the future of this stadium," he said. "We struck a deal that will bring the state high

Students to cast ballots on leaders, fee increase ■ Voting to increase student activity fees and to elect student body president and vice president will be online April 14. by Vista Staff UCO administrators plan to increase the student activity fee through a bond proposal in the April 14 student elections. If the proposal is passed, half of the $1.10 fee increase will be allocated to athletics for an athletic trainer and athletic scholarships, according to the proposal. "Twenty-five percent of all additional funds would be allocated to student organizations currently pending annual budget requests, and twenty-five percent of all additional funds would be allocated to campus—wide programs for activity scholarships, a special events coordinator, and a campus speaker bureau," according to the proposal. Online voting will take place on UCONNECT between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14. Along with student body president and vicepresident elections, students can vote for a new fee increase. Bill Farley, UCO athletic

Democracy to be main topic at ADP regional conference ■ The American Democracy Project explores

■ Cheer team, pom squad and Buddy Broncho tryouts are April 15. For applications, visit the Campus Life Office. Call 974-2363 for more information.

■ The Big Event," a day of service, will be April 17 in communities around the metro. To register, call 9742621 or e-mail vpena@ucok.edu .

Although the cap increase does not predict higher tuition, it still remains a possibility based on state legislative appropriations.

see Tuition, page 5

Rain no match for MLS

■ The Liberal Arts Symposium 2004: Passport to Knowledge will be April 14 in the Liberal Arts Building. Contact Linda McDonald at 974-5635 or Imcdonald@ucok.edu .

■ "May Day: Under the Big Top" will be from 12 to 5 p.m. April 23. The Residence Hall Association will sponsor the event. To participate, volunteer or reserve a booth, call 974-4166, or e-mail srasmussen@ucok.edu .

Regent's plan to raise the state tuition cap June 30 for the 2004-05 school year.

Voting Instructions Using UCONNECT ✓ Log on to UCONNECT ✓ Click on "School Services" tab ✓ Click on "Broncho Central Services" ✓ Select "Personal Information" ✓ Click on "Answer a Survey" ✓ Select the appropriate election Using Broncho Central: ✓ Log on to Broncho Central ✓ Select "Personal Information" ✓ Click on "Answer a Survey" ✓ Select the appropriate election

director, said, "It would mean the world to athletics if the students would approve this." Farley said UCO's athletic department is far behind in competitive scholarships in the Lone Star conference. The proposal will provide a " great athletic program our students really want," Farley said.

To see proposal, see page 4.

school soccer championships here May 14-15." Kansas City Wizard midfielder Diego Gutierrez, who scored the team's lone goal, said playing at UCO was a good experience with a nice atmosphere. "I can see a successful MLS league here," he said. Last spring, students passed the Stadium Referendum Act of 2003. The referendum allowed for more stadium seating, one of the requirements necessary to bring an MLS franchise to Edmond. "This would be a great recruiting tool for UCO athletics," said Luke Slattery, senior interpersonal communications major.

Representatives from institutions around the region will be here April 14 for the American Democracy Project regional conference. The ADP seeks to increase the number of undergraduate students committed to civic engaement by asking the greater question, "Why are we here?" "This work is becoming more a focus of our attention as we review our mission and core values," said Dr. Don Betz, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Most higher education institutions in Oklahoma will be represented at the conference, as well as eight to 10 outside institutions, Betz said. "Once it gets rolling, it will be rolling," Betz said. UCO is one of the top 10 most participatory schools in ADP in the nation, Betz said in a ADP committee meeting earlier this semester. "We're really on the right track in terms of service," he said. UCO modeled its ADP mission around character, civility and community, known as the "3 C's." "UCO is making a serious commitment to developing this," Betz said. "We have a story to tell." The conference will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the Heritage Room of the Nigh University Center. It will continue through 4:15 in Ballroom C.

National experts on engaging citizens will speak throughout the day. Break-out sessions will be at various times throughout the day, including a 1 p.m. student session. Universities and colleges represented at the conference will be from Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Partners of the project are the American Association "This work of State Colleges is becoma ing more a Universities,

The New York Times Oklahoma Campus Compact. — Dr. Don Betz Speakers at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon will be Murphy, Harper and Gina Wekke of Campus Compact for the Oklahoma Board of Regents for Higher Education. The cost for UCO faculty, staff and students to register is free, but the cost for the luncheon is $8 for students and staff Faculty is free. Seating will be available, however, for those who want to attend luncheon but do not want to eat. To register or for more information on the conference, call Linda Smith at the UCO Center for Learning and Professional Development, 974 - 2543. Or visit bronze.ucok.edu/AmericanDemocr acyProject.

focus of our attention."

For a complete schedule of the conference, see page 4.

Candidate Platforms President

Vice President

Aaron Kaspereit

Mitchell Corter

■ Restructure parking situation ■ Give better notification of campus events ■ Set up sessions with legislators to discuss allocation of funds ■ Coordinate with state Senate in regards to the funds UCO gets

■ To focus on what the students want ■ To create more public awareness of what is going on

Lane Perry

Nicholas Harrison

■ Arrange trip to Capitol with students to let voices be heard ■ Increase student involvement and leadership on campus ■ Be UCO's student body megaphone ■ Continue letter-writing campaign to inform State of Oklahoma that students know UCO is underfunded

Rory Telemeco ■ Work on budget by encouraging students to write legislatures ■ Create a strong voice to address the issue of parking

Please see page 3 for additional candidate information.

■ To establish an International House ■ To create more residential parking ■ To provide student activity stipends ■ To get students involved in the House of Representatives ■ To establish a speakers bureau ■ To provide more Greek funding ■ To initiate equity funding

Bryan Walker ■ To work side-by-side with the Edmond mayor and the Chamber of Commerce ■ To get Edmond local businesses and merchants to distribute UCO items ■ To intertwine Edmond and. UCO ■ To work to establish more on-campus housing for affordable prices ■ To create more campus involvement

OPINION

April 13, 2004

Quote of the day It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." — Mark Twain

Today in History 1967 The Rolling Stones performed their first concert behind the Iron Curtain at the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland.

Heart of the American Dream with Gavin ECCiott

Of the 4,000 voter registration forms given in the last issue of the Vista, only 2 were actually submitted. Either people don't care about this somewhat democracy, or only 2 people read the paper. Cartoon by Eric Osborn

Take advantage of democracy in action on campus Go to the American Democracy Project regional conference Wednesday, April 14. The ADP promotes civic engagement. The mission of ADP is to show meaning and relevance in lives. To succeed and learn in class is why we are here. But there is more to life than success. Success is fleeting. When achieved, it lasts for a short moment and then vanishes. After succeeding, we must always pick up where we started— ready to succeed again. We must get good grades in the next class, do well on the next test and find a creative link for our next project. It never stops. The American Democracy Project targets students to impact communities to create the society of our expectations. Building and sustaining communities and valuing relationships remains.

College students seem the worst with engagement. Maybe since we are always trying to get out into the real world, we forget about the value of a friendly conversation or helping the community. In the Thursday, April 8 issue The Vista announced an initiative to register 1,000 people before the November general elections. Proving the point that students are not engaged, only two people registered so far. Being engaged does not just include leading a protest on the capitol stairs or leading the College Republicans or Young Democrats. To be engaged in this society, have a conversation with someone you don't know. Vote in the UCOSA elections. Help someone. To make a true democracy, everyone must participate in shaping our society with values of character, civility and community.

President gives no solution to unrest in Middle East U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio - Although a year has passed since the fall of Baghdad, violence in Iraq continues, killing many U.S. soldiers at unstoppable rates. In the latest installment of Iraqi insurgence, 40 "combat deaths" occurred in seven days from March 31 to April 6 -- marking the bloodiest week the American occupation has experienced since Saddam Hussein lost power last April. A majority of attacks stem from the Shiites and Sunnis, two Muslim groups who have joined forces to form a resistance against U.S. troops. In Fallujah, the site that made news last week after four civilian contractors were killed and mutilated by Iraqi rebels, continues to be the home of much unrest. Wednesday, Marines were attacked by gunmen hiding in a mosque, leading to a U.S. helicopter bombing the outerwall, killing as many as 40 people. More than 300 Iraqis have been killed and at least 400 hurt in the Sunni town in four days. Elsewhere, Marines are engaging in hand-to-hand combat in an effort to quell the violent uprisings that has since Sunday claimed the lives of 34 Americans, two other coalition soldiers and more than 190 Iraqis. The kidnapping of foreigners is the latest rebellious trend, adding to the chaos coalition forces cannot seem to get a hand on. Not surprisingly, President Bush has barely responded to the

increase in violence, yet promises U.S. forces will not retreat from Baghdad and plans to hand over power to the Iraqis on June 30. Bush's critics call the situation in Iraq a "Vietnam-style quagmire." The amount of unrest still felt -- despite the capture of Saddam Hussein and the fall of his government -- support popular belief that the U.S. is far from a way out. More and more lives are being lost and the anti-American sentiment continues to grow. Troops are doing their best to dispel the insurgents and secure as much of Iraq as possible. But morale is low as many war-tired soldiers are ready to go home. Meanwhile, military leaders are talking about extending soldiers stay. The U.S. may have freed Iraq, but at the same time has become trapped in a country that rejects its support yet cannot survive without it. Soldiers are no longer effective in the orders they carry out and sending more troops will only provide Iraqi rebels more targets. The next step is unknown; however, until an effective exit strategy is implemented, people are going to keep facing the question: What will next week's death toll look like? There is no simple answer to the mess the U.S has found itself in. To leave would mean terror for the Iraqi people. To stay means terror for the troops who are fighting a battle where no one seems to be winning.

Well, Easter has come and gone with barely a 'Peeps' mentioned about it. Except for the church marquees. They make sure I know what's going on as I drive through the land of banks and churches — otherwise known as Edmond. I was sitting at home on Sunday, trying to avoid the firestorm of sugared-up 4-yearolds while I jammed my face full of the pork and mashed potatoes that made up our Easter lunch. I asked my mom, "Why pig and not beef? I only asked because I'm partial to beef. "Because it's best for this holiday," she replied. "Really?" I asked. "I was always under the impression that religions tended to stay away from pork...for whatever reason." I realized we're just Presbyterian and we don't clutter our consciousness with many rigid rules. But better safe than sorry, right? "Oh, that's not why we're eating pork. It's just always on sale. That's why we're eating it." I was working under the assumption that there was a deeper meaning for her choice behind our Easter meal. There wasn't. So I'm finishing off my reduced price pork and my aunt asks why no one gets off work for Easter, as we do for Christmas. My brain starts churning, looking for a reply as my relatives around the table spout off different reasons, all missing the mark. "It's not a very commercial holiday," I said. "No money to be made." And when there's no money to be made, it slips down the priority list. I didn't really think my answer through but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. To me, anyway. Then my cousin burst my

bubble and said they make killings from candy and card sales. True. And mostly off those Cadbury Eggs, I'd venture to say. I'd also venture to say that I alone make up a third of those sales. Those things are like crack. But Easter sales barely make up the bottom one-fifth of Christmas sales. That's not enough. Not for my purposes. So that started the list. I was on a quest to expose the top grossing holidays in order of importance. So we have Christmas at the top. Undoubtedly. And we get something like a month off for that holiday. Plenty of time to wear out the credit card. Then comes Valentine's Day and the pink, red and white cards and message hearts, flowers and balloons. But we don't get out of school or work for Valentine's Day. It hasn't reached the commercial apex Christmas has. Then I said St. Patrick's Day was the next highest grossing holiday, but my relatives disagreed and I cursed them all saying, "A lot of people buy a lot of Guinness on that day." "And then you've gotta take into account all the bails posted and fines paid. At the very least, all the taxi cab fairs. Yeah. St. Patty's generates a lot of revenue." Scratch that list. St. Patrick's Day comes after Christmas. Then Valentine's Day. But still, no day off. Rounding out this comparative holiday study is Halloween, followed by the initiator of the conversation, Easter. Yes. Easter is at the bottom of the heap of holidays in our consumer-driven culture. Chocolate bunnies and Easter baskets don't compare to XBox's and bicycles and the mass consumption of green beer. "And that," I said to my aunt, "is the reason we don't get out of work on Easter..."

"Will McDondalds ending the super-size option help the obesity problem in America?"

"Maybe it will a little. I love the fries so I always super-size. Without the option, I won't."

"I don't think so. People are used to eating big portions. They will just order more of the same thing."

Erin Hamilton

Myra Moreno

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"No I don't think so. It's bigger than the McDonalds Corporation."

"Most likely not. I don't see how you can blame obesity on one fast food chain."

"I don't think so. If people are going to eat they will find another way to eat. Ending the super-size won't help at all."

"It will help a little bit. People are still going to buy more."

Jason Presley

George Crawford

Nathan Slushez

Starla Conway

Criminal Justice Sophomore

Biomedical engineering Freshman

Biology Freshman

"Probably not. People can still order as much food as they want."

"No it won't because you get the value and get a sandwich off the dollar menu."

"No because America is based on fast food. The option to super-size isn't the question."

Alissa Hagar

Michael Boden

Robert Ringer

Zack Douglas

Journalism Freshman

Graphic Design Senior

Business Management Senior

International Business Sophomore

AC Costilow

Engineering Education Freshman

Nursing Junior

"Maybe they won't have the option of eating portions."

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"No because people will substitute the super-size by adding somthing else."

"Probably not. People get into the habit of eating unhealthy food,and if they are really hungry, they will order more."

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NEWS

April 13, 2004

Professor receives Fulbright for forest study

International Pageant 2004

by UCO News Bureau and Vista Staff

Cindy Gunawan, from Indonesia, and Tanik Syal, from India, were crowned Mr. and Miss UCO International 2004 April 9. The fourth annual pageant featured 10 contestants from Kenya, Japan, Morocco, .Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Nigeria and Taiwan.

UCO Professor Dr. Randall Walton Myster said to reach Ecuador he must travel by two planes, a boat and in two jeeps. Walton, assistant professor of biology, said the rugged road adds to the trip's value. Walton was named for a Fulbright Grant to research and lecture on the distinctions between dry and seasonal wet forests at Catholic University in Ecuador this summer. "I am excited and happy to have this opportunity to continue the research in this remote area and to interact with students at the Catholic University, which will be the host institution," he said. Walton's research is titled "A Comparison of Gap Regeneration Between Dry and Seasonal Wet Forest,:' and will be conducted in the isolated Yasuni National Park in eastern Ecuador.

During the past eight years, and Cultural Affairs sponsor the Myster has worked at the Fulbright Program. Ecuadorian Maquipucuna . Throughout the Program's 57 Reserve and more recently at the years, thousands of U.S. faculty Yasuni Experimental Station in and professionals have studied, taught or conducted research the Amazon. abroad, and He will be conducting thousands of further research at the counterparts Yasuni Experimental from other Station and will teach a countries have seminar for the summer engaged in simFulbright Scholar grant. ilar activities in Recipients of Fulbright America. Scholar awards are selected on the basis of academic or Its purpose is professional achievements to build a and on leadership dismutual underplayed in their fields. standing among A plant ecologist with Dr. R andall Myster the people of the UCO Department of the U.S. and Biology, Myster has 12 years of other countries. tropical research experience, Myster said he became aware including being a professor at the of the Fulbright fellowship in University of Puerto Rico. He August. He will leave to teach also has conducted research in and research for the program Costa Rica and Peru. May 15. His works have been cited in "I thought mine was the kind almost 400 peer-review journals. of relationship the Fulbright The U.S. Department of State committee might be looking and the Bureau of Educational for," he said.

MBA Council extends deadline for new members

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Psychology professor named president of national science academic association by UCO News Bureau Dr. Kathleen Donovan, professor of psychology at the UniTersity of Central Oklahoma, was recently elected pres:dent of the National Association of Academics of Science (NAAS).and will assume her new duties in June. Donovan's election occurred durhg the annual meeting, of the NAAS held in Seattle in Feb u ary. The NAAS is an association Of 4' state academies of science, . junur and collegiate academies of siienCe; 'and, consists of more th4- 8$:000 . 'rnembers. The

of AAAS, and an executive committee member of the American Junior Academy of Science. She also serves as state Director of the Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science, is an executive council member of the Oklahoma Academy of Science and is state treasurer of the Oklahoma Psychological Society. Donovan also was named Distinguished Teacher of the Year by the American Association of University Professors and was selected by the Oklahoma Psychological Society as its 2001 Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

NAAS encourages young people interested in science by supporting research of secondary school and college students. "It is my honor and privilege to have an opportunity to serve such an outstanding organization that is dedicated to serving, the needs of our future scientists," Donovan said. In addition to her services for the NAAS, Donovan iS an elected member of the Science Education committee of American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS), an executive board member_ of, 0K. Southwesser,n,, and Rocky Mountain Division

exclusive networking opportunities with industry professionals." The UCO MBA Leadership Council also attended the Management and Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Managers convention at the Marriott Hotel in Oklahoma City. The MBA degree at UCO is designed for students who desire a broad preparation for executive and administrative positions in business, industry, government and education. Courses deal with present day problems faced by modern business institutions and assist the student in developing the ability to cope effectively with these problems. Currently, 230 students are enrolled in UCO's MBA program, which typically requires 36 graduate credit hours. For more information about the UCO MBA Leadership Council or to apply for membership, contact MBA Program Director Dawna Terrell at 974-2422, or access the council's application Web site at www.busn.ucok.edu/mba/Leadership%20Applicati on.pdf.

The MBA Leadership Council extended its deadline for new membership applications to April 15. The council was established last spring to strengthen College of Business Administration students' leadership abilities. "The MBA Leadership Council is an excellent opportunity for outstanding MBA students to develop their leadership abilities while enhancing their educational experience in the program," said UCO College of Business Administration Dean Thomas Boyt. The council serves as a liaison between MBA students and faculty, initiates further student involvement among peers and faculty, and addresses student body concerns. Most recently, the council helped host the twoday "Fast Forward University" program, during which time UCO MBA students gathered knowledge for advancing in the corporate world. "In addition, the Council increases students' visibility within the College , of Business Administration and the university, while pros

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NEWS

April 13, 2004

Candidates prepare platforms, goals for 2004-05 student body elections

Student Activity Fee Increase Proposal In addition to voting for UCOSA President and Vice President, you will 1;ie asked to vote on the Student Activity Fee Referendum of 2004. The language of the referendum is as follows:

■ UCOSA elections will be online from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. April 14. by Lauren Pulsinelli Staff Writer As student body elections approach, candidates began revealing their qualifications and promising changes to improve UCO. Candidates for president and vice-president pledged to adjust everything from relations with Edmond City officials to improving the parking situation.

Presidential Candidates Aaron Kaspereit Aaron Kaspereit, who is running for UCO Student Association (UCOSA) president, said he has many qualifications to run the student government. As an award winning speaker and debater, director of One Way Drama Ministries and a National Honor society member, Kaspereit said he wants to change how all the UCO departments communicate with one another. Kaspereit is a member of the National Forensic League, Awaken Collegiate Fellowship and UCOS Individual Events Team. He said he would set up sessions with the legislature to discuss the allocations of funds. Kaspereit said he would coordinate with the state Senate in regards to the funds UCO receives.. "Statistically we get the least amount of money of any other university — something's wrong. We are the third largest university," he said during an interview. Kaspereit also wants to restructure the parking situation. Lane Perry Lane Perry said one of his greatest opportunities has been to be the Student Programming Board President. SPB is responsible for Battle of

the Bands, Up Your Mic Night and 3 Doors Down. He served as the vice-president to the Presidential Leadership Council and the Murdaugh Hall Council. The President Leadership Council awarded Perry with Leader of the Year his sophomore and junior year here. Perry, a Rothbaum Scholar, said he would like UCO student voices to be heard at the capitol. As the third largest university in the state, UCO is very under-funded, he said "More money would increase scholarship opportunities," Perry said during an interview. Rory Telemeco Rory Telemeco served as the Spanish Club president and on the student council. He is a National Honor Society Member. Telemeco said UCOSA needs to enforce its own rules, listen to students and advertise the times of meetings. Students want to get involved but they don't know how, he said. "Nobody knows about the meetings. There could be a UCOSA bulletin board up in the University Center," he said. UCOSA should also advertise how everything works to let the system do what it was designed to do. "UCOSA is really broken and disjointed right now... One way they could easily fix some of the problems they have is to follow their own constitution."

Vice-Presidential Candidates Mitchell Coder Mitchell Corter said his experience includes Editor of the Video News Program, National Honor Society Member and Who's Who. He said in high school he was the Spanish Club president. His platform is "honesty, openness and con-

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The University of Central Oklahoma is currently considering a proposal to increase the student activity fee from five dollars and fifteen cents ($5.15) per credit hour to six dollars and twenty-five cents ($6.25) per credit hour.

tact." Corter said UCOSA should be more conducive to helping students. He said UCOSA needs to be organized. The job of the student government, Corter said, is to find out what students want and to represent them before the rest of the university. "Right now UCOSA is not standing up for what it is supposed to do," Corter said. He said he plans to focus on what the students want and create more public awareness of what is going on. Nicholas Harrison Harrison has been the Student Senate president, Residence Hall Association president and vice-president of the President's Club. He founded the Sigma Nu Chapter at UCO and served as their treasurer. Harrison served as the ROTC Broncho Battalion Senator and the UCO Activities Board Director of Finance. Harrison wants to establish an International House, which he said would add to campus life and the community. He also wants to provide student activity stipends, create more residential parking and establish a speakers bureau. "UCO doesn't have this organization and without it the proper funds can't be provided to bring a big name speaker to our campus," he said. Harrison said he would also like to get more students involved in the UCOSA House and provide more Greek funding. Bryan Walker Bryan Walker has been the vice president of Student Mobilization, secretary of the Murdaugh Hall Council and a member of the House of Representatives Chaplain. He also served as the scholarship chair. Walker said if he is elected he plans to intertwine Edmond and U CO. Making Edmond realize they have a university here, he said, which will help promote the school. He said he would like local businesses and merchants to distribute UCO items. Walker said he wants the campus and students more involved and for campus housing to be more affordable. Walker wants to get more people involved in the House. "People don't take the house as serious as they should," he said. ,

If this proposal is adopted by the University President, the UCOSA Student Body, and the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges, fifty percent (501) of all additional funds would be allocated to athletics for an athletic trainer and additional sports scholarships, twenty-five percent (251.) of all additional funds would be allocated to student organizations for currently pending annual budget requests, and twenty-five percent (251; of all additional funds would be allocated to campus-wide programs for activities scholarships, a special events coordinator, and a campus speaker's bureau. Shall the UCOSA Student Body approve the increase? Yes No

Campus Events • The International Student Council will hold weekly meetings Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in NUC 201.

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NEWS

April 13, 2004

Schedule for ADP regional conference 7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast Heritage Room Opening .Plenary Session Ballroom

8:30 a.m.

Welcome Dr. W. Roger Webb, UCO president Opening Remarks, Introduction of Speaker Dr. Don Betz, UCO provost and vice president

8:50 a.m.

Educating Citizens Anne Colby, senior scholar at The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

9:30 a.m.

The American Democracy Project — National Perspective George Mehaffy, vice president of Academic Leadership and Change, AASCU

10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Incorporating Civic Engagement into the Campus Culture Anne Colby George Mehaffy Eric Hellstern Brian Murphy 11:30 a.m. Lunch Speakers Brian Murphy, The San Francisco Urban Institute, San Francisco State University Sandra Harper, provost and vice president of Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi Gina Wekke, Campus Compact for the Oklahoma Board of Regents for Higher Education 1 p.m. Breakout Session #1 Incorporating Civic Engagement into the curriculum 2 p.m.

Breakout Session #2 Incorporating Civic Engagement in Co-curricular and Community Activities

2:45 p.m.

Panel Discussion: ADP Campus Coordinators Don Betz, moderator

3:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks George Mehaffy

4:30 p.m.

Adjournment

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Regents propose tuition cap increase for 2004-05 Tuition, from page 1 determined, the budget committee will determine fixed costs like utilities, benefits and faculty salaries. Then they will see what needs to be cut, if anything,

Koehn said. He said if the tuition does go up, it will not increase as much as last year, which was a nearly 20 percent increase. "If tuition increases, it will not be anywhere near that number ($117.57)," said Charles

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SPORTS

April 13, 2004

Bronchos tie for 9th by Harry Gatewood Student Writer

ing 76. UCO tied Southern Utah for ninth with their nine-over 873 total.

The Bronchos are in Hinton today for the final round of the Southwestern Oklahoma Invitational.

UCO fought to move up only one spot on the final day into a tie for ninth in the team standings with a 873 total in Grand Canyon the Invitational on April 5-6 in Goodyear, Arizona. Todd Dayton shot two-under-par 70 and Brandon Gainer a oneunder 71 in their closing rounds of the highly competitive tournament. The Bronchos played their final 11 holes sixunder-par as a team to finish with the one-over 289 total for the round. Dayton sparked the closing stride, shooting a four-under 32 on the back nine after making the turn at two-over 38. Dayton had a birdie and an eagle to start the back nine to get to oneunder, falling back to even with a bogey and birdied Nos. 16 and 18 to earn his 70. Gainer, struggling with 78's on Monday, had four birdies and three bogeys in his oneunder round and birdied the 18th hole to top off the 71. UCO received 74's Photo Services from Matt Ellis and Donnie Martin, while Brandon Gainer hits the ball in the Kickingbird Classic on Chris Hutson had a clos- March 30. .

Baseball Stats (as of April 5)

Overall Record: 28-10 Away: 12-4 13-6 Conference: 8-2 3-0

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Vote tomorrow for: •UCO Student Association President and Vice President •Proposed increase of the Student Activity Fee Voting will run from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on UCONNECT Go to the Leadership Central tab on UCONNECT for complete voting instructions, information about the candidates and details on the fee increase.

SPORTS A ril 13, 2004

THIS WEEK

UCO Men's Individual Scores at the Grand Canyon Invitational:

UCO Women's Individual Scores at the Subway Invitational:

Todd Dayton, 76-72-70=218 (+2), 28th Chris Hutson, 72-71-76=219 (+3), 32nd Matt Ellis, 70-75-74=219 (+3), 32nd Donnie Martin, 76-72-74=222 (+6), 47th Brandon Gainer, 78-78-71=227 (+11), 64th

Claire Sturdivan, 76-75=151 (+7), 2nd Jessica Doherty, 76-81=157 (+13), 4th Kelly Callison, 77-86=163 (+19), 13th Stephanie Blan, 83-83=166 (+22), 17th Melissa Martin, 80-87=167 (+23), 22nd

Overall Team Score:

Thursday, April 15

tied for ninth, 294-290-289 = 873 (+9)

Second place, 309-325=634 +58

Tennis (M & W) hosts Broncho Invitational, all day.

Tuesday, April 13

Men's Golf at Southwestern Okla. Invitational, 8 a.m.

Softball vs. Southeastern Oklahoma (DH), 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14

Baseball at Northeastern State (DH), 2 p.m.

Softball squad splits home doubleheader with Cameron by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor The Central Oklahoma softball team split two Lone Star Conference North Division games with Cameron University at Broncho Field on April 8. In the first game Courtney Cole was magnificent, going 3for-3 with 2 RBIs leading UCO to a 9-1 run-rule thrashing of the Lady Aggies (6-31 overall, 1-17 in LSC North). Jordan Akin improved to 7-7 with five innings pitched, allowing five hits and 1 unearned run. After a 1-2-3 top of the first, UCO exploded offensively. Lindsay Tripp singled to open the bottom of the first, advanced to second on Lyndsey Miller's sacrifice, stole third and scored on Cole's single. Lauren Moore followed with a two-run double to right field. Stacey Walden doubled, knocking in Moore to conclude the Bronchos' first-inning outburst.

The Bronchos scored two additional runs in the second inning to continue their strong offensive play. UCO got runs from a RBI-double from Jodi Craig and a Cole RBI-single. UCO continued their remarkable run output in the third inning, scoring three more runs to take the 9-0 lead. Kara Wentworth's two-run double highlighted the inning, as she knocked in Kristie Gibson and Nikki Vandever. Akin's pitching dominance continued as she snuffed CU the rest of the way, only surrendering one unearned run in the fifth to give UCO the 9-1 run-rule victory. Cole's 3-for-3 effort was supplemented by Moore's 1-for-3 effort with two runs and two RBIs and Wentworth's 1-for-2 outing with two RBIs. UCO scored nine runs on nine hits in the five inning battle. In the final game, the Bronchos dropped a extra-inning

decision, 4-1 in the ninth. Both teams got on the scoreboard in the opening inning as each squad tallied a run. After the Lady Aggies took the 1-0 lead, Cole earned her third RBI of the day, knocking in Miller with a single to right field. The teams played the next seven innings even until the top of the ninth. CU rallied for three runs on four hits to take the 4-1 lead. UCO could only manage one hit in the bottom of the inning as Jamie Schiedt suffered her first loss of the season. The Bronchos are 20-13 on the year and 9-7 in the North. They return to Broncho Field today as they host Southeastern Oklahoma in a doubleheader.

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Courtney Cole receives a pitch in the Bronchos' doubleheader against Cameron on April 8. Cole had a outstanding outing going 5-for-7 with 3 RBIs in the doubleheader. The 5'5" junior from Tuttle went 3-for-3 in the Bronchos 9-1 win in the opener and knocked in the lone run in the Bronchos 4-1 loss in the nightcap.

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