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THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005
Safety issues trouble campus residents ■ Some students say mold, gas leaks more imminent dangers than bicycle hazards by Latasha Ellis-Cobb Student Writer tinent The Housing Depai office issued a notice last month to Broncho Apartment residents that all abandoned bicycles would be removed, citing a safety hazard. "We have had consistent complaints about the bicycles
and were able to fix that problem immediately," said Myron Pope, assistant vice president of Student Affairs. However, some residents said there are other, more pressing safety issues than the bicycle hazards. "I had a gas leak for two to three weeks when I first moved in," said Roger Wageck, a resident of the apartments. "My front window doesn't even have a lock on it." Another resident, Richard Williamson, said, "If you want something done make sure you call a month in advance."
Resident Elvira Henry mentioned heating and sanitary issues in her unit. "The heating is messed up. I have to turn on my oven to heat the whole house," she said. "I have mold in my bathroom and leaky faucets." Regarding these and other problems with the apartment complex, Pope said that he hates "nickel and dime-ing" repairs and wants to fix the core of the problem. He said, for instance, that instead of painting over rusted stairwells, he would prefer to have them fixed.
Pope said he is speaking with various people about renovations to the apartment complex, a project that is estimated to cost about $1.2 million. Pope attributed some of the problems to lack of maintenance in the past. He said that the Office of Student Affairs will add two additional general maintenance technicians to the staff and assign a maintenance supervisor to each residential center. The Broncho Apartments
see SAFETY, page 3
Photo by Naomi Takebuchi
Stairs at the Broncho Apartments, a campus residence, are covered with rust, and some parts of them are no longer attached.
"Reading is Fun" week continues with book drive
Get the vote out...
by Ty Omopariola Staff Writer The Gamma Omega chapter of Kappa Delta Pi read to children and senior citizens, and sponsored a book donation drive during "Reading is Fun Week" to raise awareness about literacy as a part of their spring project. Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society that promotes excellence and recognizes outstanding contributions to education. The organization announced beginning April 11, anyone could participate in reading throughout this week. Those that participated were required to keep a log of their reading activities. Participants will receive a certificate when
see FUN READING, page 3 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Courtney Campbell and Kayla Kinder, early childhood education freshmen, pass out flyers for UCOSA presidential candidate Michael Goodman April 13 by Broncho Lake. Four presidential and two vice-presidential candidates ran in the April 13 online election. For election results, see the April 19 issue of The Vista.
Professors say focus should shift from Social Security ■
Some experts say the economic worries should be shifted to Medicare by Trisha Evans Staff Writer While the issue of the moment seems to be President Bush's plan for Social Security,
a pair of UCO professors and a guest economist spoke out recently saying the depletion of the Medicare trust fund is a more pressing concern. Nationally known author and economist Dr. Brad Schiller gave a lecture on the topic of Social Security April 4 in Pegasus Theater. He said Bush's proposal was "dead on arrival when it hit Washington." "The push plan has not been
specific as far as the cost and "You don't have to throw out the baby with the how we would bath water." actually go about "Medicare is like Maxwell said implementing there are many the Social the plan," said things that can be Dr. Don Security problem done without disMaxwell, UCO mantling the sysprofessor of eco- on steroids." tem. nomics. - DR. MICKEY HEPNER He said we can "You don't professor of economics raise the retirement have to destroy age, implement the system to fix the problem," Maxwell said. price indexing, raise the cover
and earnings ceiling limit and, like welfare, create a means test for Social Security. Maxwell said that almost all experts agree that we will need to cut benefits and raise taxes. "One of the problems I see with the Bush proposal is that he won't, in any way, shape, or form, consider tax increases," Maxwell said.
see SECURITY, page 3
Popular ad professor to return to active duty ■ David Bennett will leave UCO less than a year after returning from Afghanistan by Joseph Wertz Senior Staff Writer
A UCO advertising instructor, who normally focuses on career building, will shift gears to nation building when he leaves next week for active duty. David Bennett is a colonel in the Civil Affairs branch of the U.S. Army Reserve, and will be redeployed to Afghanistan by early summer. Photo by Justin Avera Bennett says this branch works as a liaison to the occupied country. David Bennett, journalism instructor, will leave UCO April 15 to return to duty for "We assist them as they build a govthe U.S. Army Reserve in Afghanistan.
ernment," Bennett said. "We try to make sure they are creating a good government for their people." Bennett said Civil Affairs is a unique branch of the military because they draw upon normal civilian occupations. "There are bankers, educators, doctors and even veterinarians," Bennett said. "You have to start with fundamentals." He said that ciyil affairs would help Afghanistan with electricity, water and even banking. "Civil affairs brings skills to the table that the army just doesn't teach," Bennett said. Bettnett said that Afghanistan doesn't have a central banking system and that
see BENNETT, page 3
■ Rendezvous, a Japanese dance group, will perform at 8 p.m. April 16 in the Ballroom of the Nigh University Center. ■ The Student Perception of Instructional Effectiveness will be administered through April 29. For information, call the Help Desk at 974-2255. Visit http://broncho.ucok.edu/ique st, or log in to UCONNECT. ■ The Violent Femmes will be in concert with the Starlight Mints at 7 p.m. April 20 at Hamilton Field House. The show is free to UCO faculty, staff and students, and tickets are available in the Department of Campus Life, Rm. 424 of the Nigh University Center, or in the Vista office, Rm. 107 of the Communications Building. ■ Ebony Gospel Choir will hold their annual Gospel Extravaganza at 7 p.m. April 16 at First Christian Church at First and Bouldevard. For information, call 974-6308 or 921-3566. ■ The annual Earth Day fair will be April 20 by Broncho Lake. To register an organization for a fair booth, download the form on the Campus Life tab on UCONNECT.
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OPINION
April 14, 2005
Why is my generation paying for Social Security when we can't use it in our old age?
Because the Boomers will be dead by then and we don't care.
Are you opinionated and concerned about UCO? Would you like to have a say in what The Vista has to say? A sign-up sheet for a chance to join the Vista's editorial board for a twoweek term this summer is available in the Vista office, Rm. 107 of the Communications Building. Names will be chosen at random, and those selected will be notified by May 31. A meeting time will then be decided upon, and the meetings will be open to the public.
The Vista welcomes letters to the editor. To submit a letter, e-mail editorial@thevistaonline.com, or drop it by the Vista office, Rm. 107 of the Communications Building. CARTOON BY ERIC OSBORN
THE TOSS-UP
Students go head to head on issue of Social Security Kyle Houts, broadcasting and political science junior and chairman of the UCO College Republicans, provides his take on Social Security.
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irst and foremost, the president of the United States will not change the Social Security system for anyone born before
1950.
President Bush recognizes this as one of the moral successes by providing a means of retirement income and has therefore, in a sense, guaranteed that they will receive what was promised to them years ago, specifically to the one-third of Americans over the age of 65 who live 90 percent off Social Security. The problem is that once there were 16 workers for every individual benefiting from Social Security, and today there are only 3.3 workers for every withdrawing beneficiary. As it stands today, by the year 2008, each individual at the age of 30 will take a 27 percent ben-
efit cut by the time they reach retirement. The solution proposed by our executive branch: Personal retirement accounts or as you have likely heard them called "privatized accounts." These accounts are entirely voluntary and would inherently promote a form of fiscal responsibility for each individual who wishes to retire financially sound. This account would consist of aj mix of bond and stock funds that will earn a higher rate of return than our current system. One example being that any younger person who would invest in this account properly, right now, who makes anywhere from $30,000 to $35,000 a year would earn $250,000 by the time they retire. Conclusively, it is a plan of fiscal responsibility and sound judgment, something the liberals on Capitol Hill refuse to recognize because they believe there is nothing wrong with our current system.
Tre Ronne, general studies junior and a member of the UCO Democratic Socialists, gives his point of view on the Social Security issue. o the point, we should not privatize Social Security. It's not "broke." In fact, it is the most successful government program, providing millions of retired and disabled Americans with guaranteed monthly income since 1935 and with a mere one percent overhead. In 2002, the Social Security Trustees predicted that without adjustments Social Security could continue to pay out more than it takes in (remain "solvent") throughout the next century. But all estimates, including Bush's fear mongering, are based on numerous variables, like birth rate. Predicting the birth rate decades ahead is like predicting the weather next month. We simply cannot know. So, Bush's prediction is based upon a slew of assumptions. Where're the WMDs, Pres? We have occasionally adjusted Social
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Security, i.e. lowering the age at which people begin receiving money, but Bush would change its structure dramatically. Instead of government holding a portion of our wages in a common fund designed to protect every citizen against poverty, privatization would give Social Security to investment companies, which by nature are more concerned with their own pockets than with people. Think of all the recent scandals of corporate embezzlement. Do you trust these people with your future security? Bush says people will be allowed to keep all their money in Social Security. But if even some jump ship, can the least among us keep Social Security afloat? To correct any projected shortfalls, we could repeal the Bush tax cuts that went to the wealthiest one percent or raise the maximum income taxable by Social Security above $90,000. A small change to Social Security is more conservative and more justifiable than putting our futures into the hands of profiteers.
THE BODY POLITICK
Edmond leadership should put 'sleeper' notion to bed Saundra Naifeh has been elected to her third consecutive term as mayor of Edmond. Naifeh should focus much of her two-year term on improving Edmond's relationship with UCO. Edmond is a community that gets the majority of its charm from not being Oklahoma City. Edmondites want to cultivate a small-town atmosphere, but with an expanding population of over 70,000, OKC is getting closer and closer. There is a delicate balance between protecting character and fostering economic growth. Politicians frequently use the term "smart growth," as a solution to this
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COLUMNIST balance, but smart growth usually means limiting at least some potential development. Naifeh frequently addresses Edmond's trail and park system as well as traffic problems, but the intersection that should be of biggest concern is at
Second Street and University Drive. UCO is the third largest public university in Oklahoma, but you wouldn't know it unless you were actually on campus. Edmond is seen as a good place to sleep and go to school, but not to work and play. This attitude has a stagnating effect and is dampening good growth. College campuses have a positive economic impact on communities. Students spend money, but Edmond is lagging behind cities like Norman in capturing the student dollar. The type of commerce that college students promote fits perfectly with the vision that many community leaders
have of Edmond. Norman has an area a block from campus filled with restaurants, shops and entertainment. UCO students are forced to take their car to enjoy anything other than Starbucks and pizza. UCO is seen as a commuter college and this attitude is causing Edmond's economic interests to flow south on Broadway Extension. Naifeh and Edmond officials could do much more to promote UCO, but it is not entirely their responsibility. Edmond residents need to realize what a thriving campus could bring the community. There should be no border between
campus and community. Edmond seems uncomfortable with UCO, and you can notice it by taking a look at the university. Most students don't live on campus, and almost none stick around on the weekend. The presumption that Edmond is a sleeper community is a tired one — and needs to be laid to rest. Edmond leaders need to do as much as possible to promote UCO. This would not only be smart growth, but intelligent growth. Joseph Wertz can be reached at jwertz@thevistaonline.com.
CAMPUS QUOTES: Are you counting on Social Security for retirement? "Yes. I will be counting on Social Security for backup."
"No, because I plan on investing for retirement."
Bonnie Green Public relations sophomore
THEVISTA Editor in Chief Caroline Duke Associate Editor Lauren Pulsinelli Managing Editor Kelley Chambers Copy Editor Sarah Skinner Senior Writer Joseph Wertz Ashlie Campbell Writer Celia Cheatham Writer Trisha Evans Writer Writer Tynesia Omopariola Writer Michael Robertson Writer Ashley Romano
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"Yes. I'm a. journalism major, so I'm going to be poor."
"Yes. I hope to get some Social Security, but I will invest money just in case it doesn't go through."
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Courtney Bryce
Criminal justice freshman
Joumalism junior
Tyler Grissom
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NEWS April 14, 2005
Cadets participate in field training exercise
NEWS IN BRIEF Eric Rudolph pleads guilty to Alabama bombing
by Ashlie Campbell Staff. Writer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Eric Rudolph pleaded guilty Wednesday to a 1998 abortion clinic bombing that killed a police officer, the first in a string of bombings that he has admitted to as part of a plea deal. Rudolph, dressed in orange jail clothes, spoke only to confirm that he understood the charges he faced and answer a series of questions from the judge. He said he believed the government could "just barely" prove the case against him if it went to trial.
ROTC cadets attended a spring field training exercise April 8 through 10 at Fort Sill in Lawton. The Broncho Battalion, which has participated in the training for 15 years, was represented by 60 cadets. Almost 350 cadets, from the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University, Cameron University and Texas Tech University, took part in the joint exercise. The battalion planned to fly to the training in two CH-47 Chinook Helicopters, but thick flog prevented the helicopters
U.S. man seems to be in Al-Jazeera video BAGHDAD, Iraq — Al-Jazeera showed video Wednesday of a man who the U.S. Embassy said appeared to be an American who was kidnapped earlier this week in Baghdad, and the hostage asked Washington to save his life by withdrawing from Iraq, the broadcaster said. Insurgents, meanwhile, set off a series of explosions, hitting a Defense Department convoy in an attack that killed five Iraqis and injured four U.S. contract workers, the U.S. military said. Another explosion near Kirkuk killed 12 police officers.
and the changing dynamics of from landing at UCO. However, the cadets were the battlefield, every soldier has able to meet the helicopters at realized that they must train to Wiley Post Airport and take off tactical and technical proficiency, regardless of their normally from there. "We cadets had the opportu- perceived risk of seeing comnity to fly to Ft. Sill on Ch- bat," said Cadet Joshua 47's," said Cadet Katie Perkins, Hollman, senior. "Thus, leadernursing freshman. "[That's] ship throughout the military has something that not many people placed a new focus on realistic training." get the chance to do." During the land navigation The purpose of the training was to provide freshmen and and situational exercises, sophomore cadets with basic cadets' leadership skills were combat training, and prepare tested in such real life situations junior cadets for this summer's as reacting to a sniper, encounLeader Development and tering minefields, searching Assessment Course, the train- buildings and running a logistiing course for officer candi- cal operations and tactical operations center. dates, at Ft. Lewis, Wash. "It was a great training "With the military facing real world conflict at this time , event," said Capt. Justin Covey,
ROTC enrollment counselor.
"The MS III [junior cadets] got to really prepare for their training this summer and the MS I and II [freshmen and sophomore cadets] got a taste of Army life." "It was a great learning experience for all levels of ROTC. It greatly improved the camaraderie of our ROTC program," said Cadet Corey Robertson, advertising junior. "The training was top notch and went better than last year," said Lt. Col. Stuart Jolly, battalion commander.
Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com.
BENNETT from page 1 basic financial transactions become dangerous because large amounts of cash have to be manually moved from one location to another. Bennett says his unit, which is based in San Antonio, knew about possible deployment about six months ago. He has been deployed in Afghanistan before and served in Bosnia in
Scientists scramble to destroy flu strain Scientists around the world were scrambling to prevent the possibility of a pandemic after a nearly 50-year-old killer influenza virus was sent to thousands of labs, a decision that one researcher described as "unwise." Nearly 5,000 labs in 18 countries, mostly in the United States, were urged by the World Health Organization to destroy samples of the dangerous virus because of the slight risk it could trigger a global outbreak. The labs received the virus from a U.S. company that supplies kits used for quality control tests.
the Sherry Sump said Journalism faculty will take over Bennett's classes while he is gone.
1997. "I didn't want to go," Bennett said, "but the deal is that you sign a contract, and they can call you up." He said that though he wasn't looking forward to going, he is more comfortable going to Afghanistan than Iraq. Bennett will join his unit in San Antonio on April 18 and
receive additional training. He says they will refresh basic soldier skills such as weapons proficiency, convoy skills and become familiar with the military radio system. He will also receive further medial checkups and work out additional paperwork at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Administrative Secretary
"Because the money is mine, not the government's, I can pass it on to my kids when I dit," Wilkinson said on the institute's Web site. "Bush's private accounts solution would need mijor finding, nearly $2 trillion, which would put us into debt more than half of our current national debt," said Dr. Mickey Hepner, UCO professor of economics. Hepner said private accounts are not a bad" idea; they are just not an affordable solution. In the 2005 annual reports put out by the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees it states, "Medicare's financial difficulties come sooner—and are much more
severe—than those confronting Social Security." The government would have to put aside $11.1 trillion to pay for Social Security's promised benefits. "Medicare is like the Social Security problem on steroids," Hepner said. "Everybody will tell you that this business about private accounts is much to do about nothing. The real issue, the most immediate issue, is Medicare," Hepner said. , The annual report on Social Security and Medicare states, Medical costs have been rising much faster than the overall rate of inflation. Social Security will be broke in 2041, but Medicare started
losing money last year and will be broke by 2017, the report states. "The good thing that Bush has done is bring the argument to the front. Most politicians will avoid anything like this," Maxwell said. "You better start saving unlike you've ever saved before. Don't look to the government to provide sufficient income for your retirement," Maxwell said. "Be ready. You're goirig to end up paying the Piper.
Jackson said this week also coincides with Library Week and that this can count as community service. "We take for granted what we can do because we can read, maybe this will start something for some people who can't," Jackson said. Jackson said that this is a way to raise awareness for read-
ing in our daily lives. Participants can also listen to people read because those that have trouble will get better with help. " Our main goal is to focus attention on the joys of reading and get a connection started,"
encourages anyone to get involved and read for the remainder of the week. For more information email Dr. Jackson at djackson@ucok.edu .
Joseph Wertz can be reached at jwertz@thevistaonline.com.
SECURITY from page 1 President Bush is pitching private accounts as the solution to the Social Security crisis. "According to Bush's privatization accounts, the voluntarily invested funds will go into a conservative account of mixed stocks and bonds to earn a higher rate of return than our current system allows," said Kyle Houts, chairman of the UCO College Republicans. The trust fund is invested in government securities, which are risk free, but private accounts are inherently risky, Maxwell said. Will Wilkinson, a policy analyst for the Cato Institute, said that private accounts will earn more money and allow the worker more choices.
Karzai to ask Bush for security deal KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai said Wednesday he is preparing a formal request to President Bush for a long-term security partnership that could include a permanent U.S. military presence. At a joint news conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, Karzai said he had consulted many of his country's citi'zens in recent weeks about "a Strategic security relationship," viith .the United States that could help I' Afghanistan avoid I01-6idn interfer6nce and'rnilifary
conflicts. — from The Associated Press
SAFETY
Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.
from page 1 will also get a new apartment manager in the near future. Pope said there are currently three prospects who are interviewing. "Students may also submit any problems with their housing on the housing Web site," Pope said. Another issue is the housing office Web site that features no pictures of the Broncho Apartments.
Pope said that an update of the Web site is in the works. The update will include pictures of the Broncho Apartments from various angles as well as pictures from an apartment. A student is required to submit an application and $100 deposit to obtain an apartment. For more information, visit the housing Web site at http://bronze.ucok.eduiresidence_life/.
FUN READING from page 1 they turn in their logs April 20. In addition to reading, they have a book donation drive for the YWCA Passage Ways domestic abuse shelter. Dr. Diane Jackson, associate professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies, is one of the sponsors and has been in the college for seven years.
Jackson said. Jackson said the response to the project is going well and
Ty Omopariola can be reached at tomopatiola@thevistaonline.com .
UCO police officers responded to a medical assist call in the Education Building in which a student was possibly having labor pains.
POLICE BRIEFS MINOR ACCIDENT 2:20 p.m. April 4
UCO DPS took a report of a hit and run in the F/S-9 parking lot.
MEDICAL CALL 11:06 a.m. April 6
FIRE 6:52 a.m. April 6 DPS officers responded to an automatic fire alarm at Central Plaza on 930 E. Second St.
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Femmes to blister' Will Ferrell playing the Field House Woody Allen, who would've guessed?
by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The Violent Femmes will bring their distinctive blend of minimalist acoustic-based rock to UCO at 8 p.m. April 20 in the Hamilton Field House. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are free to UCO students, faculty and staff and $10 for the general public. Local band The Starlight Mints will perform as the opening act. The Violent Femmes are best known for their 1983 self-titled debut album, containing such college-rock classics as "Blister in the Sun," "Add it Up" and "Please Do Not Go." Their debut is the only album in the history of Billboard magazine to go platinum without having been in the top 200. While the band has aged over the years, their core group of fans continues to be college and high school-aged. For example, in 1997 the Femmes were featured on an episode of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" as Sabrina's favorite band. Despite their longevity, the band's live show remains
by Kelley Chambers Managing Editor
Photo by Jim Harrington
Above, the Violent Femmes pose for a recent promo photo.
unpredictable. They make it a point not to rehearse, and they do not use set lists, but instead follow cues from bassist Brian Ritchie, who calls out the songs as they go. The Starlight Mints, from
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`Melinda and Melinda,' Woody Allen's latest foray into his favorite subject, life in Manhattan, is up there with his better work, for its witty humor, snooty dialogue and use of one of the greatest cities in the world as a backdrop. The story begins with two rival playwrights having dinner in a fashionable restaurant with friends (one writes comedies, the other tragedies), when a dinner guest tells them a story offcamera to which both are delighted, and proceed to twist into their own respected genres. The audience is then thrust into a tense dinner party where Lee (Jonny Lee Miller, `Trainspotting') declares to his wife Lauren (Chloe Sevigny, `Boys Don't Cry'), "I'm running out of obsequious banter," referring to flattering their dinner guests, and the stage is set. Quite unexpectedly, an old friend mysteriously arrives named, you guessed it, Melinda (Radha Mitchell, 'Finding Neverland'), and she's in terrible shape. Lauren tells the troubled Melinda that she can stay in the couple's guest room, much to the chagrin of the hard drinking Lee. The story then shifts to the comic version where a desperate Susan (Amanda Peet, `Identity') utters the same "obsequious banter" line to her fussy milquetoast husband Hob ie (Will Ferrell,
`Anchorman'), who is cooking dinner for a wealthy chap who they hope will finance filmmaker Susan's next project. Melinda bursts in, this time as a neighbor who may have just ingested 28 sleeping pills. Ferrell fills in for an absent Allen (who wrote and directed this one but does not appear) and expertly captures Allen's characteristic fastidiousness, general nervousness and witty chatter. Others have tried to fill Allen's shoes, Kenneth Branagh for one, in 1998's `Celebrity,' but where Branagh did an OK job, Ferrell scores.
"If you're looking for Ferrell to revive his Ron Burgundy character, this movie might not be for you ."
However, if you're looking for Ferrell to revive his Ron Burgundy character, this movie might not be for you. For Allen purists though, `Melinda and Melinda' is a fun romp through lives of people you would never hope to meet, hashing out the daily woes of Manhattan yuppies. In both stories, the meddling friends decide to play matchmaker to help Melinda get over a bad divorce, with mixed results. As the scenarios play out, Melinda is courted by a kindly musician, Ellis
(Chiwetel Ejiofor, 'Dirty Pretty Things'), with disastrous results in the tragedy. Likewise, in the comedy portion, Ferrell pursues Melinda as his marriage begins to dissolve. Allen is at his best when running comedy and tragedy in parallel stories within the same movie, such as 1992's 'Crimes and Misdemeanors,' where Martin Landau deals with a murder he ordered, while in another seemingly independent tale, Allen goes about his comic bumbling, only meeting Landau's character briefly at the end of the film. For a director who is known to only pay actors the bare minimum, he still has the cream of the crop in Hollywood lining up for any role he has to offer. Allen is again at the top of his game after a few recent disappointments. `Melinda and Melinda' is no `Annie Hall,' but any fan of Allen's films will enjoy a return to form for one of the best directors in the game today. Fearing this film would never show in Oklahoma, I caught a late show in New York City last week, only to find it opening here when I returned. I recommend stopping by AMC Quail Springs 24 Theater while it lasts. `Melinda and Melinda' is rated PG-13 for language and adult content. 100 minutes.
Kelley Chambers can be reached at kchambers@thevistaonline.com .
Celebrated artist will sign at Size Records in OKC The American Institute of Graphic Arts is helping sponsor a book signing and gallery exhibit at the Chindogu Gallery for Winston Smith April 15. The gallery is part of Size Records, located at 8915 N.
Western in Oklahoma Ciy. Smith is an accomplished artist/designer. A few of his more commonly known works include, album covers for Green Day's record 'Insomniac', art for "Dead Kennedy's" albums
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NEWS April 14, 2005
CAMPUS EVENTS ■ Now through April 15 — The Student Programming Board is accepting applications for student event planners for next year's officers. Applications are available in the Campus Life office on the fourth floor of the Nigh University Center. Applications are due April 15 by 5 p.m. For more information call the Campus Life Department at 974-2363 or e-mail jmitche1116@ucok.edu ■ April 14 — UCO Student Ministries will hold "Meet me at the Tent" at 8 p.m. on the outside lawn in front
of Hamilton Field House. For more information, contact Greg Parker at (918) 527-5390. April 14 — The UCO Department of Art will host an opening reception for its semi-annual Senior Art Exhibition from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan, in Downtown Oklahoma City. The exhibit will include works from all 18 graduating art students in a variety of media, including painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. For more informatiom, contact the UCO Department of Art at 974-5201.
■ April 15 — A variety of cultures from throughout the world will be showcased for the community for free during the University of Central Oklahoma's Annual Spring International Food Festival from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center. For more information about this year's International Spring Food Festival, contact Freeman at 974-2131. ■ April 15 — The last CSWI (Creative Studies Writers Institute) reading of the term will be at 7 p.m. on Friday at Java Dave's located at 9 South Broadway in downtown
Edmond. Several of our M.A. thesis writers and B.A. capstone paper writers in Creative Studies will be reading selections from their works-in-progress, after which we'll have an open-mic session for all interested readers. Snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Linda McDonald at 974-5635. II1April 16 — The UCO Cheerleaders and UCO Band will help clelebrate the opening of Cold Stone Creamery in Edmond at 1197 E. 2nd Street. For the grand opening 50 percent of all the proceeds will go to the March of Dimes.
■ April 16 — The UCO Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts will present a series of short plays and scenes performed by Japanese students as a part of the "Karucha-Shokku" (translated as "culture shock") Workshop at 7:30 p.m., in the Pegasus Theater, located in the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call 974-5511. • April 16 — The members of Allied Arts Circle Club 500 will sponsor a fundraiser for Central Oklahoma's only united arts fund at the Waterford Marriott Hotel Veranda Room. This
■ April 18 — The UCO School of Music will have a preview concert for an upcoming Carnegie Hall performance at 7:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Tess RemySchumacher on cello and New York pianist Chris Cooley. For more information, call the UCO School of Music at 974-5004. ■ April 20 — The UCO Department of Art will feature Michigan-based ceramics artist Paul Kotula for a lecture and workshop. A public lecture is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts Building. A workshop later that afternoon is open to UCO art students only. For more information, contact the Department of Art at 9745201.
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• April 20 — The UCO School of Music will present the UCO Percussion Consort in concert at 7:30 p.m., in the UCO Jazz Lab, located at 100 E Fifth St. in Edmond. For more information, call 974-5739. ■ April 21 and 22 — The UCO Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts will present a free performance of the play "Laundry and Bourbon" by James McClure at 5:15 p.m. on the back patio of the UCO Alumni House located just west of the UCO Lillard Administration Building. For more information, contact the Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts at 974-5511.
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UThe UCO Greek community, is accepting donations to benefit the American Heart Association at its Heart Walk on April 30 at the Southwestern Bell Bricktown Ballpark. Pins are $5 and can be purchased in the Office of Greek Life, in room 115 of the Nigh University Center. To donate to the Heart Association on behalf of the UCO Greek walkers send checks payable to the "American Heart Association," attn. Daresa Poe, 100 N. University Dr., Box 112, Edmond, Okla., 73034. Donations for the UCO effort also can be made on-line at www.heartwalk.kintera.org/okcity. After accessing the Web site, click on "sponsor participant" and select "Daresa Poe Team-UCO Greek Community." For more information, contact Daresa Poe at 974-2580.
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LSC North Champs...maybe by Harry Gatewood III
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For the first time, the University of Central Oklahoma clinched may have clinched a share of the Lone Star Conference North Division championship. The No. 16-ranked Bronchos improved to 34-12 overall and 18-4 in the LSC North, ending a nine-game losing streak to Southeastern Oklahoma, who fell to 42-20 overall and 15-7 in the LSC North. On April 13 Alli Blake and Krystal Mills brought UCO the vital victory, scrapping a save apiece, as UCO pulled out a pair of tense one-run victories over archrival Lady Savages. Blake got the win and Mills ignited the save in a 4-3 first-game win as Tommie Mitts lead off the contest grabbing a mighty home run. Mills earned the win and Blake managed the save in a 1-0 second-game triumph as Lauren Moore's first-inning RBI single stayed dominant. The Bronchos built a 4-0 lead in the opener, but SOSU salvaged a run in the sixth and two more in the seventh before UCO could finally call it a game. Blake got the first out in the seventh followed by giving up back-to-back hits, in addition to an error, allowing a run that made it 4-2. Mills came in and took the mound and struck out Rachel Lynn for the second out. Consecutive hits pushed another run to make it 4-3 and the Savages had runners at first and second. Mills then closed the game by striking out Beth Farrar on three pitches. Blake gave up seven hits and two earned runs, fanned nine and picked up the win, improving her record to 16-2, while Mills earned her fourth save. . UCO took a 2-0 lead in the first on Mitts' jead-off-homer and Jodi Craig's run-scoring itcrifice bunt. In the third, Mitts tripled and scored on an error, leading off on the frame as Moore added an RBI single to build the lead to 4-0. The Bronchos scored the lone run in the first inning of the nightcap as Mitts doubled to start the game, advanced to third on
Mitchell's single and scored on Moore's base hit to right field. SOSU had just five base runners in the game and only one Savage made it as far as second base. Mills started and pitched the first five innings, giving up four hits. Blake entered the mound in the sixth after Vernetta Shirley led off with a pinch-hit single. The Lady Savages moved pinch-runner Elicia Marquez to second with a sacrifice bunt, and Blake got a strikeout and fly out to leave her there. SOSU still had a chance with a two-out Krystal single from Rachel Sill in Mills the seventh. Blake got earned a Carly Goodnight to hit a lights-out, game-ending win in the groundout. Mills moved to 8-5 first game with the pitching win, of the while Blake earned her double- fourth save. Mitchell and Danielle header. Blackwell had two hits apiece for the Bronchos. UCO improved to a righteous 18-3 in one-run game triumphs this season, with both games in uncertainty until the final pitch. UCO and SOSU meet in another doubleheader at 1 p.m April 16 in Edmond. UCO will only need one win to take the North Division title outright in its home and regular season finale. Midwestern State is finished with its league schedule at 18 7p, meaning it could tie for the championship should SOSU win both games Saturday.
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Alli Blake picked up a win and a save in UCO's doubleheader against Southeastern Oklahoma April 12.
Broncho baseball resumes play April 14 by Harry Gatewood III
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The University of Central Oklahoma continues Lone Star Conference North Division baseball play on April 14, leading off with a doubleheader with Southeastern Oklahoma. The Bronchos were scheduled to play at 2 p.m on April 13, but the doubleheader has been moved to 2 p.m., April 14 at Broncho Field. The games were moved due to the April 13 funeral of Wendell Simmons' mother, Laura Simmons, who passed
away April 9. The No. 8-ranked Bronchos now have four straight wins, and have improved to 30-10 on the season and are second in the North Division standings at 7-2, while the Savages are 20-18 and third in the league at 6-4. Cameron (8-1) currently leads the LSC North. The first game of the doubleheader will be broadcast live on UCO's athletic Web site at http://www.ucok.edu/resources/ webcast.htm. Southeastern Oklahoma senior, right-handed pitcher Tommy Keefer, earned a LSC
player of the week award. In his only appearance of the week, Keefer fanned seven East Central hitters in a completegame 2-1 victory on April 9.
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The University of Central Oklahoma will host the largest collegiate tennis tournament held in the United States on April 14-16. The 21 men's and women's tennis teams trek to Edmond and the surrounding area on April 14, for the start of the 12th Annual Broncho Intercollegiate Invitational. Ten men's teams and 11 women's squads will participate in the threeday event. Each team will play five matches. The matches will be held on the UCO Courts as well as at the Edmond Racquet Club, Oak Tree Country Club, KickingBird Tennis
Center, Edmond North High School on Northwest Missouri at 9 a.m. and and the Oklahoma City Tennis Missouri Southern at 2 p.m. on April 15, then play Rockhurst at 9 a.m. and Center. David Richardson, a member of Drury at 2 p.m. on April 16. UCO's men open the tournament the men's tennis team, said, "We have three big matches we have to at 2 p.m. April 14 against win and we have very tough teams. Midwestern State before also playing Coach Baxter is telling us to stay twice on April 15 and 16. The Bronchos meet Incarnate Word at 9 focused." Richardson said a team must win a.m. and Rockhurst at 2 p.m. on April three out of the five matches to move 15, then play Drury at 9 a.m. and Northwest Missouri at 2 p:m. on on to Regionals. UCO's teams will play all their April 16. matches on the UCO Courts, located just east of Hamilton Field House. The Broncho women get underway at 9 a.m. April 14 against Barton College (N.C.), then play two match- Harry Gatewood III can be reached at es April 15 and 16. UCO will take hgatewood@thevistaonline.com.
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UCO cheer team ties for 3rd by Harry Gatewood HI Sports Writer
The UCO Small Coed Cheer team flipped into the Chick-filA Cheer and Dance Collegiate Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla., and landed in a tie for third April 7 through 8. The UCO Dance Squad ranked in the top 10. The UCO small coed cheer tied for third with Elmira
College of New York. "We performed pretty decently. We definitely could have done better if everyone toughened up and hit their stunts," said freshman coed cheerleader Austin Robles. The Bronchos landed a sub total of 8.63 with a 0.20-point deduction and 0.05 legal deductions balancing a final score of 8.38. UCO had some mistakes in
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Division II Cheer Championship with a final score of 9.05, followed by Georgia College with a closing performance of 8.72. Coed Cheerleader Lyndsey Stout said, "We went out their to do our best - not to worry about anybody else - just worry about ourselves." Oklahoma State University landed third in the IA Cheer division, earning a final score of 8.96. Louisville had the No. 1 seed with a top score of 9.44. Oklahoma University all-girl stayed in the top five earning'a final score of 8.46. Louisville was atop the ranking pyramid once again, winning the all girl performance with a final score of 9.20. The UCO dance team finished in 10th place with a subtotal of 8.59, but 0.15 deduction points dropped them to an 8.44 final score. For more information on the National Chick-fil-A Cheer and Dance Collegiate Championship, go to www.nationalspirit.corn.
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APTS AVAILABLE at 407 N Bauman. $385/mo, $99/dep. One bed, one bath, walk to UCO. Call 677-7028, 7699388, 216-9665. APARTMENT for rent: Large, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, CHA, good condition. NO PETS! Located 2 blocks from UCO, 425 N Blackwelder. $450/mo plus deposit. 1 year lease. 341-9651. townWOODCREEK house, 2-story, clubhouse, swimming pool, walk to UCO, 1800 sq ft, $895/mo. Call 2094632. APT FOR RENT 1/2 block off campus. Female student, all bills paid (except phone & cable). Call Glen at 787-6880, C-590-1086 or Linda at 3407623, C-590-1087.
$$ MONEY FOR GRAD TICKETS $$ Will pay $20/ticket for spring 2005 graduation. Call Josh at 642-8887 ASAP.
ROOMMAI NEEDED! Three roommates to share house near UCO. One bedroom + garage use $285. Two bedrooms, $225 each. Utilities paid, kitchen, living furnished. Deposit $100 ea. To apply call 974-1073 or 4127092.
FOR SALE 1996 MAZDA MILLENIA S, excellent condition, leather seats, all power, full maintenance record, transmission under warranty. $4900. Call Professor Mark Hanebutt at 974-5576. COUCH & loveseat, 2 years old, dark green w/reversible cushions, good condition, $350, 556-0061.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY! New Quiznos opening soon near UCO (next to Blockbuster). Apply at 1169 E 2nd St beginning April 12 onward.
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STUDENT AIDES for summer wanted: Sets up materials, assists instructors and performs office duties. 4 days/wk (day, afternoon and early evening shifts) and alternating Sat mornings. Training to begin in April. Sylvan Learning Center, 842-7323.
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FULL TIME nanny needed, Edmond area, Christian family home. Room and board provided plus weekly stipend. Call for more details, 216-9217, 4885742. • LOOKING for dependable student for PT help in local bakery. Must be available all weekends and some holidays. Apply Mon-Fri at Ultimate Cheesecake at 202 S Santa Fe in Edmond, 359-8308.
CHARLESTON'S Restaurant is now hiring energetic, outgoing servers, also cooks, at their new location in Edmond. Please apply at 3409 S Broadway, Suite 400 (corner 33rd & Broadway).
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DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms.
NANNY position available. Experience with special needs children a PLUS. Weekend hours. Call 330-8135.
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Christian Outreach Ctr (Ayers & Chowning) International & American Students Devotional: Tues 8pm Movies: Mon & Fri 7pm (open 6-11) FREE BIBLE STUDY Read what The Bible says, answer the questions, mail in for grading to: WBS, P 0 Box 2131, Edmond, OK 73083 or you may call 340-8457. Learn GOD's plan for you. (World Bible Study)
Restaurant is coming to Edmond and hiring friendly faces for servers, hosts, bartenders and kitchen staff Apply in person at 200 S Santa Fe, Tues-Fri 2-5pm.
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11500 N May Avenue Oklahoma City 73120
Efficiencies $365/mo. • Small 1 bed, 1 bath $425/mo. Large, 1 bed, 1 bath $465/mo. • 1 bed with loft $515/mo. 2 bed, 2 bath $615/mo. 2 BEDROOM UNITS • GREAT FOR ROOMMATES FEATURING 2 SEPERATE ENTRANCES
WE ARE Now A SECURE GATED COMMUNITY! Most units feature a built-in oven and microwave. refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, stackable washer and dryer. fireplace and patio or balcony. All units arc total electric.
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Call (405) 285-0825 for more information.