The Vista April 14, 1994

University of Central Oklahoma

THURSDAY April 14, 1994

The Student Voice Since 1903

Greeks hold tub push; Nigh Institute honors locals upset by actions 45th Infantry April 12 The Kappa SigmaFraternity and Sigma Kappa Sorority at the University of Central Oklahoma sponsored a charity bathtub push in order to raise money for the Edmond Hope Center Saturday. However, residents complained of a couple of members urinating in front of their yards.

The event started at noon at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, and the destination was the Kappa Sigma house at Oklahoma City University.

Although close to their destination, the bathtub never made it to OCU because the axle broke on the bathtub; therefore, they stopped traveling, loaded up and came back to Edmond, said Mark McMahill, president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

"As far as we're concerned, we accomplished what we set out to do," said McMahill. "The event was a success."

As for complaints of members urinat♦ See BATHTUB, Page 7

By Jimmy Hyde Staff Writer

"Born at sea, baptized in blood, your fame shall never die. Your division is one of the best, if not the best division in the history of American Arms," said Gen. George S . Patton.. in reference to the 45th Infantry Division, World War II. On Tuesday, the Nigh Institute of State Government at the University of Central

Oklahoma celebrated the 50th anniversary of World War II with a salute to the 45th Infantry Division. The luncheon honoring the 45th Infantry Division was held in the Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City.

Presen t in the celebration was Gov. David Walters who was presented with a 50th anniversary flag by the UCO Army ROTC. Walters was also presented with a stained glass window honoring the 45th Infantry Division. ♦ See

Honors, Page 7

Senate OKs proposals Remaining items to be acted on at last meeting of academic year

By Roy Howe Staff Writer The University of Central Oklahoma's Faculty Senate, at its regular meeting April 7, OK'd a proposal recognizing faculty merit and another addressing the term lengths of departmental chairs. The senate also passed a resolution urging administrators to continue addressing the inequity in summer pay to faculty.

A stack of additional proposals were also introduced for the senate to act on later this month at its last meeting for this academic year.

During the meeting, UCO President George Nigh sent back for further study a proposal which would form a committee to oversee nominations to award merit-based credits to faculty members. These credits could be used by faculty members in exchange for equipment purchases.

"I am remanding Faculty Senate Proposal 92/3-6 (Merit Credit Policy) in order to develop a workable policy and procedure for this new effort... " Nigh said. "I look forward to approving the fmal version."

Nigh said that he is pleased with the concept of the proposal and that he feels it is a forward step towards faculty develop-

ment and the recognition of excellence in teaching, research and services.

After rewording the recommendation, the senate immediately sent the proposal back to Nigh for his approval.

If OK'd by Nigh, senate proposals are added to the Faculty Handbook.

Also approved by the senate was a proposal calling for departmental chairs to carry a term of "four consecutive years."

The senate's justification lies with a recent administrative decision to delay a departmental chair election for one year after a chairman took a one-year sabbatical.

After returning, the chairman was allowed to resume the position as chair to complete the allotted four-year term.

"This decision was made by the vice president of academic affairs and the college dean without any input from the department faculty," the proposal's justification reads.

The senate also approved a resolution which shows their intent to support future summer salary increases. Faculty currently receive 85 percent of their spring/fall pay during the summer.

This percentage was recently increased five percent. Nigh said in the future he hopes to raise faculty summer pay to the ♦ See SENATE, Page 4

Gourd dancer Perry Aunko dances at the FASA competition powwow.

The powwow was held Saturday in the Hamilton Field House. (Photo by Mike Simons)

INSIDE TODAY Editorial 2 Letters 2 World Wrap 6 Around Campus 11 Comics 11

Allen reads UCO Artist-in-Residence Edward Allen presented a reading of his published short story.

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A UCO student participates in the Medieval Fair that was held last weekend in Norman.

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hat could possibly be wrong with just having a good time with close friends? Well, it depends on what is being done to have a good time—and does that activity at all include responsibility? Not quite as often as it should, many think—especially when it pertains to fraternity life.

There was recently an incident reported at the University of Oklahoma where a teepee, set up to celebrate Indian Heritage Week, was urinated on by 10-to-15 naked fraternity men who ran through the campus while under the influence of alcohol. They were also alleged of verbally harassing several Native Americans sleeping inside of the teepee, the Oklahoma Daily reported.

What was the OU fraternity' s defense? They claimed that they were being scrutinized more harshly because they were a fraternity, the Oklahoma Daily also reported.

Never mind that fact that there were over a dozen intoxicated, nude men romping around campus- who cares who they were?

It was still insulting.

Here at UCO, a fraternity under the guise of a "fund-raiser" was seen littering, was suspected of drinking, and one area resident saw two of them "pottying," or urinating, in front of houses during mid-afternoon.

The UCO fraternity president said, "Well, I didn't do it..."

Another UCO fraternity incident involved a "barroom brawl" at an Edmond bar. One fraternity member was reported hitting a member of a different fraternity over the head with a beer mug.

This incited a fight involving members of different fraternities, which was quelled by local police.

C' mon, guys. If one agrees to join an organization which (whether he wants it to or not) sets an example of the school or institution of which he attends, he should be willing to accept the added responsibility of being in the spotlight and expected to set a good example.

Of course nobody says they must be responsible, but if they choose not to be, they must be willing to accept the consequences of public judgment. Barroom brawls, urinating in public, desecration, public intoxication... Let's be the judge.

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Student believes caning is justified

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egarding the sentence of caning for American Michael Fay in Singapore: Do it! If we had something similar in this country, our prisons may not be as crowded, our crime rate maybe lower, people

may think twice when considering robbery, theft or murder.

As far as the international issue, how many foreigners who have committed serious felonies in the United States are sitting on Death Row somewhere? Don't they have

to abide by our laws while they're in our country?

That's my opinion. What's yours?

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'Death cloud' reminiscent of Passover

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"death moon" stalks the dawning sky. Seekin g whom, going where, for what or why? Surely before this day is o're, I'll know what it was searching for.

It was 3:30 a.m. when I awoke on Palm Sunday. I had pulled in at a rest area along I-10, about a hundred miles north of Tallahassee, Fla. to catch a few winks.

The night sky gave a clear view of the full moon, but the usual brightness that a full moon emanates was missing. I noticed the dullness but said nothing as I did not want to awaken my sister.

We were past Pensacola, Fla., heading toward Mobile, Ala. when wispy clouds formed in the morning sky moving slowly northward.

Then an eerie, dark streak slowly passed over the moon that sent shivers down my spine. But I refused to give in to this creepy feeling, for I still had a long way to drive to Oklahoma City.

By now my imagination was running wild. The cloud beared a horrid resemblance to the 'death cloud' I had once seen in the movie "The Ten Commandments," that killed all of the first-born during the Passover. I dismissed this thought and tried to avoid looking at the moon now.

But my eyes kept going back as the streaked cloud seemed to form into a long narrow whip.

My sister was awake now and started telling jokes. In the midst of our laughter I missed my turn and had to plan an alternate route to Dallas.

The new route on U.S. Interstate 55 took us through a back road of Mississippi. Around noon, the sky became black and rain came down in torrents.

My imagination ran wild again, and I couldn't help but wonder how many slaves had hung from these trees in a hangman's noose many years ago.

Because the storm slowed my progression, I turned on the radio for a weather report. It was widespread and would continue for a while longer. There was no relief until I approached Dallas.

It was not until I had reached Dallas that I learned the devastation the storm had caused back in Alabama.

After hearing what had happened I remembered the cloud I had witnessed at dawn.

Now I knew what it all meant. It was a death cloud. It had traveled to Piedmont, Ala. and killed 17 people, injuring 90 others in that town alone.

Palm Sunday is a day of rejoicing. When the Christian Church of Jerusalem initiated the celebrations in the 300's, children sang and waved palm branches. But before they could sing songs of praise on this Sunday, the "death cloud" found its prey.

It traveled on to wrought death and widespread destruction all the way to North Carolina.

Christians celebrate Palm S unday in memorandum of the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on an ass, and the people spread palm branches in His path. It was during Holy Week— the week of the Passover.

I was glad the storm passed over me that day, but now I know that it's a day I will never forget. Nor will I forget that vision of the "death moon" and its similarity to the one in the "Ten Commandments." It too passed over some, but killed many others, as this one did.

I had tried to dismiss the eerie feeling I got when I saw the death cloud as just my weird imagination.

Should I chalk it up to coincidence? I don't think so.

-By Voncile Davis Student Writer

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Conference to teach how Ceremony to honor to start alcohol programs new business society Sheila Nunnelee

Student Writer

The Oklahoma College Alcohol Project , a new program developed to inform students of the responsibilities and risks involved in using alcohol, will be holding a free Planning Conference on April 15 - 16 at the Forum Conference Center at the University of Oklahoma.

The conference is for college and university students interested in learning how to develop programs that execute alcohol awareness and traffic safety programs on campus, Ross Clarke, project director said

"A lot of college students die, some don't know what drinking alcohol does. We're not here to tell students not to do it, we are here to inform them that if they are going to drink, they should think of the consequences," Clarke said.

Bill Carmack, Ph.D., Regent's professor emeritus; Mike Lowther, Ph.D., director of Southwest Regional Center for Drug Free Schools and Communities; and Richard Coberg, Ph.D., director of Educational Alternatives and founder of the Oklahoma Challenge will speak on topics such as social change, alcohol, cultural diversities and other topics, Clarke said.

After the speakers, time will be

spent working in groups to help participants learn how to develop programs on different campuses, and entertainment will be provided in the evening, Clarke said.

The Planning Conference is sponsored by the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education and the Oklahoma Student Government Association.

For more information contact Clarke at the University of Oklahoma at (405) 447-2738.

Free lodging will be provided for conference participants at Couch Tower.

Registration begins at noon on Friday and ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday. To register call 325 - 2248.

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Nearly half of the respondents thought jogging on the roadway was legal. It is illegal if sidewalks are available.

Over a third did not know that walking on the left side of the road (against the traffic) is the safest path when sidewalks are

unavailable.

With one of every six traffic fatalities being a pedestrian, the issue of safety is a serious one, said Cathy McDonnell, public relations at American Automobile Association (AAA).

"Unfortunately, pedestrians lose in any collision, regardless of who has the right-of-way," said McDonnell.

The survey was sponsored by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and is available for free.

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A recent survey conducted by researchers at the University of Tennessee revealed that there is still some confusion over many pedestrian laws and safety precautions.

The survey of 3,560 people around the country showed that signs and crosswalk markings are misinterpreted, posing a hazard to children in particular.

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A ceremony for the National "Our standards are a little Honor Society for Students in higher than nationally," said B usiness, Delta Mu Delta, will Bednar. "We wanted to make be held at 10 a.m. April 16 in it a special group, a little more the University Center Ballthan other universities." room C. The national requirement for Delta Mu Delta is one of two entry in the organization is a honor soci3.2 GPA. eties for One hungeneral Our standards are a dred underbusiness little higher than nation- graduates and will apand 17 ally. We wanted to pear for the graduates make it a special first time will be group, a little more than elected to this year at other universities.

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The elected "It takes a -Anita Bednar, professor officers will lot of work of business communicaalso be angetting this tions nounced started. I felt that day. it was very important to have "I think getting 100 is rethis organization at the Univermarkable, we are very pleased," sity of Central Oklahoma," said said Bednar.

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SENATE Continued from front page same amount as the regular se- eral Arts, told the senate he is mesters. studying fee waivers and is aware "The Faculty Senate of the Uni- of one student who is bilking the versity of Central Oklahoma urges system. the administration and the Uni"A person enrolled in 21 hours versity Board of Regents to con- got a fee waiver scholarship for 21 tinue their efforts to eliminate the hours from... a hard cash fund and faculty summer session salary in- they received room and board," he equity...," the resolution states. said. "Well, by the time the stu-.

Five proposals were also sub- dent had finished, they completed mitted by the senate's committees only one credit in their study, for review. The senate hopes to received an A, and this gave them act on these at their next meeting a 4-point grade point average and April 28. (this person) didn't have to return A scholarship task force is be- any of the money," he said. ing proposed to study all tuition Senate member Ron Beeson, fee waiver and Student Activity professor with the College of LibFund scholarships. eral Arts, echoed Irving's conThe senate's task force will ex- cern. amine academic qualifications of "I have a student this semester students receiving these scholar- who is not coming to class," he ships at UCO, equability in their said. distributions, availability to stu"I saw him in the hall and asked dents and assessment of academic him why he didn't drop and he progress of students receiving said, 'this is my last semester of these scholarships. eligibility and I'm only enrolled Senate member Lewis Irving, in 12 hours so I can't drop, I'm on professor with the College of Lib- scholarship.' He knows he is go.

ing to have an F, but he doesn't care," Beeson said. "And he's eligible for the scholarship anyway."

Beeson said he hopes this proposal will address these concerns.

Other proposals being considered by the senate are salary supplements, faculty search procedures, a rewritten proposal for tuition waivers for faculty and dependents which Nigh disapproved of last month and a proposal for the assessment and review by faculty of deans.

With the closing of this year's Faculty Senate later this month, elections for the next senate shows 20 new participants.

Five new senators are from the College of Liberal Arts, five from the College of Education, six from the College of Math and Science and one new senator was elected from the library.

Two new senators will represent the administration and one from the advisers.

Students will have to wait to use InterNET through UCO Students at the University of Central Oklahoma will have to wait a bit longer to gain access to InterNET through the UCO computer center.

"We simply do not have the resources available to support 16,000 students," said Maithreyi Manoharan, director of the UCO computer center.

At present, no students have access to InterNET through the university, though faculty and staff have used it since its installation about a ycar ago, said Manoharan.

InterNET was originally developed as a research information transferal system that connected universities around the world to remote computer installations which housed super computers, said Manoharan.

"Not everyone can afford a super computer," said Manoharan.

The "backbone" of the network, In terNET/NSFNET, was developed by the National Science Foundation to aid research efforts among the many universities. As the network grew, regional networks such as MIDNET and local networks such as ONENET be-

came necessary to support the increased traffic on the system, said Manoharan.

One reason why students have been denied access to InterNET is that the data connection line between UCO and the ONENET connection at the State Regents Office is too slow, said Manoharan.

"The upgrade to the faster data line would cost double what the university currently pays for the ONENET service," he said.

Another reason students are denied access to InterNET is that there is not enough disk space available to support the large amount of E-mail (electronic mail) traffic, said Manoharan.

"Most students who would want access to InterNET would not use it for research, they would use it for their personal electronic mail," said Manoharan. "The university shouldn't have to pay for student postage and long distance billing."

Manoharan said she plans to propose the granting of access on basis of student need. Students who need to use the system could

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pay a "technology fee" to aid in covering the access cost, said Manoharan.

UCO paid around $10,000 for equipment when InterNET was installed and currently pays around $7,500 a year to use the ONENET service. Upgrading to a "high speed" data line would cost UCO around $14,000 per year in service fees, said Manoharan.

The University of Oklahoma provides access to students on a departmental basis, said Brett Morrow, computer lab specialist at OU. "There is no 'free access' to InterNET at OU," said Morrow.

"Students in the different departments have access to accounts they've paid for through user fees acquired by the university during enrollment," said Morrow.

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Concern to faculty members regarding the "ever present problem" of late enrollment was addressed during last week's Faculty Senate meeting.

Discussion arose about an instructor who is facing reprisal for penalizing a student because of the absenteeism associated with enrolling late.

"There is a situation developing on campus where a faculty member is in hot water because this individual counted off for students who were missing class," said David Bass, Math/Science College and chairman of the senate's Academic Affairs Committee.

The concern surrounds an administrative policy on late enrollment and a faculty member's classroom attendance policy.

"This individual (faculty member) counted off their grade for missing the first two weeks of class," Bass said.

"The university says 'you can enroll late,' so the student said `they can't reduce my grade for enrolling late and missing two weeks of class.'"

During a regular (spring/fall) semester, a late enrollment period begins the first thy classes start and extends for two weeks.

During the regular summer session, students have a one-week late enrollment period.

Bass said late enrollment was discussed during one of his senate committee meetings and that "this is something we (Faculty Senate) need to think about, because it affects everyone of our classes.

"If you take attendance in your class and you use attendance to determine the grades, you should consider this," Bass told senate members.

Some senate members explained that the reason for the late enrollment period was to bring in additional students—possibly students who could not get admitted to the larger universities, they reasoned.

The late enrollment period carries a penalty fee which varies depending on the number of days past the start of the semester.

These penalties range from $5 per credit hour with a $20 minimum to $75 plus a $5 per credit-hour fee.

Classes for the regular summer semester begins June 6. Enrollment is now open to all students and will continue through June 3. The five-thy summer session late enrollment period begins June 6.

Classes for the fall semester begin August 24. Early enrollment (students with 92 or more hours completed) for the fall semester began April 5. April 12 allows students with 64 or more hours to enroll, and students with 32 or more hours can enroll beginning April 19. Students with 31 hours or less can begin enrolling April 26.

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Medieval fair brings past to present Jousting, juggling, jewelry...

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Student Writer Elves, wizards, witches, gargoyles and dragons. Not really commonplace for the 20th century, except at the 18th annual Medieval Fair in Norman.

The fair, held last weekend, was sponsored by the College of Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma.

This is one of the last free fairs in Oklahoma, so it draws a pretty big crowd, said Russell Benson, member of Lion Heart, amedieval recreationalist theatrical group who participated in the fair.

Scores of booths selling swords, "Arthurian" clothes, jewelry, furniture and instruments were scattered around the Grant Park Duck Pond off of East Lindsey Street.

Magicians, jugglers, comedians, horse and camel rides, tarot card and astrology readers and flutists were wandering around the booths.

Jousting tournaments, human

chess games and costume contests were held Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Theatrical groups were also present to perform jousts, sword fights and medieval songs.

Apokrypha, one of the medieval groups based out of Tulsa, had games where people could "pretend" fight with padded swords and shields.

Other games included trying to slay cardboard dragons, playing with "bubble wands," dunking for apples and dunking the courtj ester.

Walter Ferguson travels with the medieval fairs, but he doesn't sell or make anything and he doesn't reenact anything.

"My job is to make people stop, think and smile," Ferguson said.

Ferguson said he picks a character, and he plays that person for the weekend.

Four years ago, one ofhis friends took him to the Renaissance Fair in Kansas City. Since then, he has been traveling all over the country, going to different medieval

gatherings. Last year he was crowned "king" of the Renaissance Fair .

The Glass Wizard is a company that makes glass jewelry and stained glass art. The owners, Dave and Jan, also have booths of face painting and bubble wands for the kids.

Dave and Jan had originally started selling their art at conventional craft shows and decided to try the medieval fairs. Now they consider everyone at the fair as part of their family, said Dave.

"We may not see some of these people for six months, but they are still family and when we get together, it's like we were never apart," said Jan. Though the weather was turbulant during the weekend, the fair was a big success to the people who participated.

Thousands of people visit the fair every year. Merchants and groups travel from around the country to participate.

UCO student plays knight...

Flashy tents filled the land and swords glinted in the sun. Medieval knights battled each other as fair maidens watched. In the middle of the fairy tale, a University of Central Oklahoma Student played his own role.

UCO student Russell Benson is a member of Lion Heart, a medieval recreationalist theatrical group, who began performing a year ago for hospitals and orphanages around the state.

"The kids really enjoy our visits, and we hope to do more of that type of work in the coming year," said Benson.

Benson said he has always been interested in the Renaissance period, and three years ago he met Donald Ryan who introduced him to other people who acted out medieval scenes, dances, songs and fight sequences.

Ryan is the king of AOA, an "Arthurian" theatrical society.

They perform skits, dances and songs related to, or dealing with King Arthur, his court and the Knights of the Roundtable.

Benson said he learned everything about medieval times from AOA. They taught him how to joust, sword fight, make armor

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and dance in the traditional style.

Since then he has been performing all over this part of the country with different theatrical societies.

A year ago, Benson and some members of other groups, who met by traveling with the medieval fairs, decided to join together and come up with their own group to manage the way they wanted to.

Chivalry isn't dead...

UCO student and member of Lion Heart, an Arthurian group, Russell Benson leans to kiss the hand of a maid. Dressed in battle armor, Benson participated in fights and a human chess game during the Medieval Fair last weekend in Norman.

Benson and his friends started the group last year so they could manage it the way they wanted to. The group also performs at other events at places like Sooner Fashion Mall and the Norman Library. (Photo by Chris Smith)

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Giant octopus pulls drain in tank LOS ANGELES (AP) — A giant octopus was found dead in an empty tank at a sea aquarium after the animal apparently pulled out a drain pipe during the night.

"We thought for sure that this would be well beyond her capabilities," said Mike Schaadt, exhibits director at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

The 58-pound sea creature with 12-foot arms was found dead Monday in its 600-gallon tank, which was about 6 feet wide and 4 feet high.

The drain pipe was a 2-inch-diameter tube extending from the bottom of the tank to near the top to catch overflow.

"She actually pulled the drain pipe out of her tank and it drained the water out of her tank. This happened Monday night some time," Schaadt said.

Animal-rights activists blamed the stress of captivity for the death of the sea creature they had named Octavia.

The octopus was accidentally caught in a lobster trap and was near death when it was donated to the museum in January by a fish market.

Cops hold contest for 'cutest smile' MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Concerned that the arrogant image of Manila's police intimidates citizens more than criminals, officials are offering cash incentives to officers who carry out their duties with the "cutest" possible smile.

"Starting this week, we will Abe on the lookout for the policeman with the sweetest smile," Senior Superintendent Romeo Maganto of Manila's Western Police District said Tuesday. "This is no laughing matter. Flash your cutest smile and win."

The owner of the winning smile will receive 1,000 pesos (about $37). Winners in the weekly competition will be picked during surprise visits to police stations and based on letters from the public, Maganto said.

He said he came up with the plan after getting complaints that arrogant behavior by police was discouraging people from reporting crimes.

"A cop has already solved half of the problem of the complaining person if he wins that person's confidence and trust," Maganto said.

Student attacks Barney look-alike WORCES I ER, Mass. (AP) — Police said a college student acting on a dare attacked a woman dressed as Barney, the children's show dinosaur.

"I said, 'Why are you doing this to me?' And be said, `Because we ... hate Barney,'" Deborah McRoy told the Telegram & Gazette.

McRoy suffered a neck injury that doctors told her would take up to six weeks to heal, Derrick McMahon, a student at Worcester State College, was charged with assault and battery. Police said he hit McRoy on a $10 bet from his roommate.

McMahon could not be reached for comment.

McRoy was dressed up to help a local pharmacy celebrate the opening of a new store when the attack occurred Friday.

"We had a lot of witnesses," said McRoy, who celebrated her 40th birthday the day of the attack. "One little boy said, 'I'm going home to get my gun, Barney, and I'm going to shoot him.' "

Retiree memorizes Homer's 'Iliad' AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Other retirees are content exercising their brains on cards or mah-jongg. Stephen Powelson, 76, decided to memorize Homer's "Iliad."

All 600 pages, two volumes, 15,693 lines, more than 200,000 syllables — in the ancient Greek.

And 16 years later, after about 5,800 hours of memorizing, he knows 14,800 lines of verse by heart.

How did he do it?

"Will, discipline and a touch of madness," he said.

A sril 14, 1994

UCO artist-in-residence holds reading of stories

By Dayna Poarch Staff Writer

Can blackjack make a person a better writer? It may not work for everyone, but it is a part of University of Central Oklahoma Artist-in-Residence Dr. Edward Allen's writing ritual.

"I wouldn't think of trying to write without having done my blackjack and my journal," said Allen, author of "Straight Through the Night" and "Mustang Sally. " Allen's morning ritual of playing a couple of hands of blackjack on his computer and writing at least a page in his journal frees him, he said.

He has been successful with the results. Allen's story "River of Toys" was included in "The Best American Short Stories of 1990."

"A Lover's Guide to Hospitals" was Allen's third story to be published in GQ, and he has had four stories in The New Yorker.

"The first major thing I had published was my first novel ("Straight Through the Night"1989)," Allen said. "I got my novel published before I got short stories published."

Allen said he has many story ideas and "anything that becomes obsessive or kind of nags at me becomes a story idea."

Allen read his short stories, "A Lover's Guide to Hospitals" and "Ralph Goes to Mexico," Monday night in the University Center.

"This (the reading) is the fun part," he said. "This is where you sort of get the pay off for all the work you put into it. You get some feedback."

At the reading, Allen also shared some of his poetry, but lately he

Dr. Edward Allen reads his short story "A Lover's Guide To The story was published in this month's issue of GQ . ( Photo by David McNeese)

Hospitals".

has been concentrating almost exclusively on prose.

"I'm more committed as a novelist than as a short story writer.

I'm more involved," said Allen, who has been writing seriously for 10 years.

Allen is currently working on a collection of short stories, and he is beginning his third novel.

Allen is up for a Fulbright to Poland, and he has also accepted the position of assistant professor of English at San Jose State.

Allen has been at UCO for two years teaching creative writing workshops.

"It's been great because it's the kind of job where the writing is actually part of the job," he said.

UCO employee becomes new coordinator of national group Paul Eddy Student Writer Susie Dealy, the University of Central Oklahoma's high school/ college relations representative, is adjusting to her new offices-- her office as the new state coordinator for the National Orientation Director's Association, and the new office in the Administration Building to which she moved two months ago.

Dealy has been with UCO for

five years, with NODA for two take the back roads. It gives me years and married for two years. time to be alone, besides I'm on "It's hectic, but it's really worth the road during the fall anyway it," says Dealy when referring to attending college fairs and setting her balancing act of her job, her up information booths," said new posiDealy. tion and Dealy estiIt's hectic, but it's really her marmates that last worth it. riage. fall she attended Dealy 125 high -Susie Dealy, coordilives in schools' college nator for NODA Midwest fairs.

City with Dealy is also her husband Todd. taking 10 hours of graduate credit "I don't mind the commute. I this semester.

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HONORS Continued from front page

"The Nigh Institute has done an outstanding job in recognizing the 45th Infantry Division," said Walters.

Featured speaker for the celebration was Gem Dennis J. Reimer, commanding general of the United States Army Forces Command.

Reimer said he was raised on University of Oklahoma football and the exploits of the 45th Infantry Division in World War II and Korea Reimer, who is from Oklahoma, spoke about the future of the military and the accomplishments of the 45th Infantry Division.

"The ultimate weapon of combat is still the American soldier, no matter what the technology is.

Excellence and tradition is the case of the 45th," said Reimer.

UCO President George Nigh served as master of ceremonies.

The 45th Infantry Division was organized as a National Guard Unit in 1923 with units stationed in Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. On Sept.

16, 1940, the 45th was called into federal service.

Known as "The Thunderbirds," the 45th had seen 511 combat days, in which they lost 3,650 soldiers, and 13,729 Thunderbirds were injured in action. By the end of WW II, the 45th had eight Medal of Honor recipients.

In 1954, the 45th Infantry Division was deactivated from federal service in the Korean War. In 1968, the 45th Infantry Division as an organization was disbanded and its colors returned to the state of Oklahoma.

The 45th was restructured to include several separate organizations, such as the 45th Infantry Brigade and the 45th Artillery Group.

"The 45th not only played a vital role through WWII, but its accomplishments stretch not only from WW II, but through Korea," said Carl Reherman, director of the Nigh Institute of State Government.

"We are honored to salute such a prestig ious group. These former members represent all Oklahomans," said Reherman.

"The 45th makes the 46th star shine that much brighter," said Nigh.

Musical entertainment was provided by the UCO Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble.

Picture of the past Maj. Gen. Gary Maynard presents President Nigh a picture entitled "Good-bye Dear, I'll Be Back In A Year.' This was in appreciation for all the work the Nigh Institute did for the 45th division. (Photo by David McNeese)

BATHTUB Continued from front page

Members of Kappa Sigma and Sigma Kappa participate in the bathtub push held Saturday. (Photo by Chris Smith)

ing in front of residents' yards, McMahill said, "As far as I know, it didn't happen because I didn't see it happen. This is the first I've heard of it."

However, an Oklahoma City resident says otherwise.

"I didn't like it when I looked out there," said Lila Pledger.

"They were standing right over there behind that block... pottying."'

Pledger is the mother of five sons and several grandsons. She looked out the window and saw two of the men in the caravan standing in front of her house urinating.

Pledger said one man was pull-

ing his pants back up while running to catch up with the caravan.

"The police escort was watching us and knew everything that was going on," he said.

McMahill said about 75 members participated in this event who consisted of only Kappa Sigma and Sigma Kappa members.

The fraternity sent out 200 letters to local businesses asking for donations to be sent to the Hope Center, he said.

This event is in its fifth year and is held every spring. The Kappa Sigma's rotate each year with the different sorority houses on campus, said McMahill.

This event was not sponsored

by UCO. McMahill said the money that is raised is not necessarily the most important.

"It's about bringing awareness for the Hope Center," he said.

McMahill said they do not see any of the money from this charity event. The donations are sent directly to the Hope Center.

McMahill said that he knows of some houses that split the money in half for charity events but 100 percent of this events money will go to the Hope Center.

"It's just a good time every year," he said. "I think everyone had a real good time."

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Lady Bronchos nab tournament title

By Rachel Schnitzer

Staff Writer Central Oklahoma won the Nebraska-Omaha Softball Classic last Friday and Saturday, coming back from a first-game loss.

After falling to Morningside 01, the Lady Bronchos rolled past South Dakota State 6-0.

Juni nn Rachelle Green powered UCC , nth an outstanding performan,:e on the mound and at the plat_ Green pitched a complete ÂŤany, shu , ut, allowing seven hits while 11, -. no walks. \t the pt' Green went 3-4 with four RBIs. In the third game of the tournament, the Lady Bronchos creamed Regis 15-0.

UCO racked up 12 hits and four walks and stranded only five in the victory.

Stephanie Cook led the attack ‘vith,two triples and one RBI and scoring two. April Bradley went 2-4 with a triple and two RBIs, while Misti Shipman was 1-4 with a triple to add to the punishment.

The Lady Bronchos then beat North Dakota 7-2.

North Dakota jumped out to an

early lead when they scored one in the first. The Lady Bronchos trailed until the bottom of the sixth when they exploded to score seven runs. NDU tried to rally in the seventh but could only score one more to seal the win for UCO. South Dakota State was the next victim of the Lady Bronchos.

UCO jumped out to an early lead, scoring four in the bottom of the third and three in the fourth.

SDSU came back to score in the top of the fourth and fifth but could not pull it out, falling 7-3.

Lynda Thomas, the team's leading hitter went 2-4 while scoring two to lead the attack. Sophomore third baseman Jennifer Knight went 2-3 with a triple and two runs scored.

In the championship game, the Lady Bronchos beat number 13 Nebraska-Kearney 1-0.

Green led UCO on the mound with a shutout, six-hit performance. At the plate, Green went 1-3 and scored the only run of the game. Knight went 1-3 driving in the game-winning run in the top of the fourth.

The Lady Bronchos will travel back to Nebraska for the Wimmers-Loper Tournament hosted by Nebraska-Kearney.

Tracksters find place at relays

By Scott Moore Sports Writer In the only track meet of the season held at Wantland Stadium, the Central Oklahoma men's and women's track teams competed and displayed medal -winning performances Friday.

UCO's long- distance specialist, senior Gary Hamer, grabbed the top spot in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 3:54.3. Freshman Jason Larabee finished right behind Hamer, taking second with a time ()I 3:59.4.

Th : men's 400-meter relay team, consisting of Darren Lacy, Mike Cheney, Arron Jones and Joe Aska, took first place with a time of 41.8, outdistancing Hutchinson University's relay team by three-tenths of a second.

The men's 800 and 3,200-meter relay teams finished in second place.

Sophomore Nathan Schlinke grabbed first place in the shot put

with a toss of 52-7 3/4. He also finished third in the discus.

Junior Chris Weilert finished second in the Javelin with a throw of 183-11.

The freshman duo of Heather Wilson and Kristy Dale led the women as Wilson won the 100meter dash with a time of 12.1, beating Latisa Bennett of East Texas State University by onetenth of a second.

Dale won the shot put with a launch of 40-4.

Both track teams will compete in the John Jacobs Relays at 9 a.m.

April 16.

The teams will travel to Norman and compete against host Oklahoma University, plus Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Oklahoma Baptist and Oklahoma Christian.

The track teams have six meets remaining before the Division II Championships May 26-28. Only the Ray Vaughn Invitational in Oklahoma City April 22 will be held in the state.

Senior placekicker Chris Patterson practices his field goal kicking during spring football drills. The football team will hold spring practice until April 22. (Photo by Lesli K. Earnest)

UCO drops 3 of 4 in Texas

By Scott Moore Sports Writer The 12th-ranked Central Oklahoma baseball team was on a roll.

They had won 19 of their last 21 games and sported an impressive 24-5 record.

But the Javelinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville showed why they were the preseason favorite to win the Lone Star Conference championship by cooling off the red-hot B ronchos by winning three of their four-game series with UCO over the weekend in Texas.

The Bronchos split Friday's doubleheader, losing 6-5 in the opener but taking the night-cap 19-5.

UCO then dropped both of Saturday's games by final scores of 12-6 and 5-4.

UCO falls to 25-8 overall and 53 in conference play (tied for second). Texas A&M-Kingsville raises its record to 20-18 overall and leads the LSC with a6-2 mark.

The Javelinas took an early 4-1 lead in Friday's first game off UCO pitcher Kaleb Schroeder.

The senior right-hander pitched the entire seven-inning contest, giving up six hits, striking out four and giving up only one earned run.

UCO charged back to take a 5-

4 lead in the top of the seventh but couldn't hold the lead as the Javelinas scored two to take the contest.

Schroeder took the loss, dipping his record to 5-3.

The Bronchos got even in Friday's second game, pounding out 18 hits en route to a 19-5 clobbering of the Javelinas. Junior right fielder David Flick went three-for-four at the plate, driving in six runs and hitting two homers. Sophomore first baseman Shane Smith also hit two homers.

Smith went a perfect three-forthree at the plate with three RBI and two stolen bases.

Flick leads the LSC in homers with 11 and RBI with 38. Flick's 11 round-trippers this year ties the single-season mark in UCO's record books.

Freshman Greg Hall picked up the win for UCO, improving his record to 5-1 on the year.

The two teams then combined for 25 hits in Saturday' s first game as the Javelinas bombed UCO pitching by jumping out to an 8-0 lead after two innings. The Bronchos collected 12 hits but stranded 11 runners.

UCO pitcher Harper Wilson picked up the loss, dropping his record to 2-1 on the season.

The Bronchos then rallied late but fell short in Saturday's second game, scoring two in the top of the seventh to cut the lead to 5-4 but could get no closer.

The 24th-ranked Bronchos stay on the road to face Lone S tar Conference foe West Texas A&M at Canyon, Texas in a four-game series, starting with a twin-bill tomorrow and ending in another doubleheader Saturday.

UCO returns home April 18 to face Oklahoma Christian in a nonconference clash beginning at 3 p.m. at the Broncho stadium.

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And if they do, what about everybody who comes up to the window knowing what they want, but have to wade through three minutes of suggestive salesmanship before getting to order anyway?

I know that's no way to sell anything to me.

If you've ever in your life taken a job in a fast-food establishment or a convenience store, you have probably been expected to suggestive sell, and it' s tempting for the customer to blow up at the poor employee.

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By Joe Umbarger

nce in a while life is like a bad science fiction movie that you can't get out of.

It's a hot, stinkin' Southwest Oklahoma afternoon. Me and Bubba Sue are cruisin' the Mercury along an isolated stretch of old 62 between Lawton and Cache 'cause I want to visit Jo Ann, an old school buddy of mine who writes for the Ostrich

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Suddenly, the road is full of tarantulas migrating across the pavement. At least, I guess they're migrating.

Some are black and some are brown, and there must be hundreds of 'em thousands, maybe. So many that I imagine the Mercury, tires slick from arachnid guts, might just slide off the road. I hope that don't happen, 'cause then, I think, they'll get us!

It's that fear of spiders thing that some people have.

Bubba Sue doesn't seem too concerned.

She sips on a can of Milwaukee's Best, and casually remarks how the brown ones look like they're carrying wood chips on their backs.

She says they get like this around Bartlesville, too, and I'm thinking: What if they're like this all over the world? What if they're organizing against us?

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I say to Bubba Sue, "Did you ever see that movie where these tarantulas take over this town, and everybody gets killed except for just a few, and in the end the whole town is covered in this giant spider web?"

And Bubba Sue says, "Who was in it?" and I tell her I can't remember, and she says, "No, I didn't see that one."

Eventually, we leave the hoardes of furry, eightlegged creatures behind. Only an occasional one or two, now. But I don't leave the creepy feeling they gave me behind. I think: What if some of 'em managed to jump onto the Mercury, and are just waiting for me to pull over?

I'm really rattled.

In fact, I change my mind about seeing Jo Ann. I don't even slow down when we get to Cache. I just run the four-way stop at the edge of town and keep rollin' — things can't get you when you're movin'.

And there it is, y'know? ! Stop, and you're dead.

But as long as you keep cruisin', everything's cool.

I tell Bubba Sue this.

And without batting an eye, Bubba Sue tosses her empty can out the window and asks me to pull over at the next store so she can get another sixpack.

Bills affecting hunting on order

By Anthony Tompkins

Staff Writer Wildlife legislation is on the move again. Four bills that will affecthunting and fishing in Oklahoma are now on general order after amendment and approval in committee hearings.

Persons who hunt or fish may be interested in knowing that SB 872, a bill removing the ban on unattended yo-yo fishing reels, and SB 928, a bill increasing the fees for resident and nonresident hunting and fishing licenses, are currently on general order in the House of Representatives.

Also of interest to hunters and

fishermen are two bills currently on general order in the Senate.

HB 1921 authorizes the sale or bartering of fur bearing animals and their parts.

HB 1986 authorizes the Wildlife Commission to set free hunting days for one weekend in September.

Seven other wildlife bills were

proposed but killed during their committee meetings.

The dead bills include HB 2052, a bill that would have allowed Wildlife Commission meetings to be held in any city within the state, and HB 2417, a bill which would have changed the way that hunting and fishing licenses are issued to the public.

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PRSSA elects UCO High senior as director Jeff Billington

Student Writer A University of Central Oklahoma senior has been elected district director of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Jenni fer Fenstermaker, a double major in oral communications/ public relations, journalism/public relations, will be in charge of all PRSSA chapters in Oklahoma and Texas.

Fenstermaker said each chapter president is required to submit a monthly report to her which she will evaluate and combine in a district report to the national president. She will also be required to

produce the "Exchange," a yearly newsletter of the PRSSA. "I' m real excited about PRSS A," said Fenstermaker. "I know what it can do for public relations majors. It puts you a step above nonmembers when you are applying for a job."

Fenstermaker said her goals for her term in office include starting new chapters at eligible universities. She has been instrumental in the formation of a new chapter at Oklahoma Baptist University, which will start next fall.

Fenstermaker will attend all National Committee meetings and also the National Conference in Baltimore. She is also planning to host a District Leadership Conference in September.

Committee prepares for '94 Homecoming

By Jimmy Hyde Staff Writer

"Don't Go North, Don't Go South, Go Central," will be the theme for the 1994 University of Central Oklahoma Homecoming.

The 1994 Homecoming Committee will meet on April 14 to assign committees and recruit people to work within the committees.

"We'd like to have an open forum meeting, campus wide for anyone who wants to be involved," said Scott Diettmer, chairperson of the Homecoming Steering

Committee.

The different committees will be parade, laff olympics, bonfire, publicity and queen.

At the meeting, explanations will be given for the responsibilities of each committee, and the students will be hand-picked through an application process by the steering committee.

"Since Homecoming is one of the largest student activities in the fall on campus, we need as many volunteers as possible," said Diettmer.

For more information contact Susan Thompson, 341-2980, Ext. 2363.

A Life Is On The Line.

school students to take summer seminars

By Dayna Poarch

Staff Writer

This summer the University of Central Oklahoma will be invaded by potential mathematicians and scientist in the form of high school students.

UCO will be the site of two of 32 summer academies offered to eighth through 12th grade Oklahoma students during June.

"Summer academies provide students with innovative, handson opportunities by teaming students with researchers and scientists," said State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Hans Brisch.

UCO physics and math departments were chosen after submitting proposals to the State Regents outlining their programs, said Dr. RonaldMiller, UCO physics professor and co-academy director.

The physics program, "Physics and You: Back to the Future II," is a four-week program designed for students in 10th, 1 lth and 12th grades and will be from June 6 to July 1.

The program consists of demonstrations and lectures in the classroom, hands-on experiments

in the lab and field trips to see science being done, Miller said.

"We'll be doing amusement park physics," he said. "We use the rides, like the roller coaster, merry-go-round, the Silver Bullet and the ferris wheel, to demonstrate the laws of motion."

A variety of choices will be available to the students to choose from depending on their interests.

The students might use bowling or gymnastics to study physics, Miller added.

The physics department has had a bigger response from students than in the past, he said. The academy has 11 positions available and over 30 applicants, he said.

"In previous years, we never had to turn anyone away," he said.

Miller said he believed the high response may be due to the fact that the students receive $400 for participating.

The young people receive the money to compensate for expenses, such as transportation, they incur during the session, he said.

The physics program is a commuter academy, but other programs are resident academies that provide housing for the students.

Dr. Loy Puffmbarger, UCO professor of math and statistics, and Tom Campbell, UCO instructor

of math and statistics, are the codirectors of the math academy, "Exploring Quantitative Analysis." They will be assisted by five high school teachers from across the state.

The program focuses on statistics. The students will learn how to collect, analyze and graph data, Campbell said.

During part of the sessions, the students will be roaming the campus and surveying people for their projects, he said.

"They design their own program," Campbell said.

The students then collect data, write a report using computers and present the report to the class, he added.

The math program is a resident academy, so the dorm population will increase by 25. Campbell said they will keep the students busy in the evenings with trips to Frontier City, Shakespeare in the Park and an 89er game.

The math academy will be from June 6 to June 24, and each student will receive $100 for spending money, he said.

The statewide summer academies program is funded through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

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YThe American Society for Quality Control will meet at 8 p.m. April 18 at AT&T, 7725 W. Reno, Oklahoma City for a tour. For more information contact Gene Yoder, 390-8699, or Dan Orza, 341-0224.

YThe Pre-Law Club will sponsor a tour of OCU Law School at 1:15 p.m. April 19. Meet at OCU Law School, Sarkey's Law Building, Admissions Office. For more information contact Amy Gillian, 341-2980, Ext. 4129.

V A Symposium of Philosophy will feature a movie presentation, director's cut "Blade Runner" at 7:30 p.m. April 19 in the Pegasus Theatre, Liberal Arts Building. For more information contact Michael Greeson, 341-6628.

YThe American Society of Safety Engineers will meet at 8 p.m. April 19 Room 103, safety annex. Michael Doree, a headhunter for Dunhill Personnel specializing in safety professional placement will speak. For more information contact Judy Smith, 359-0812.

YThe Creative Studies Department will meet at 7:30 p.m.

April 20 in Room 403 of the University Center. Dr. Samuel Whitsitt will speak. For more informaton contact Bob Smith, 341-2980, Ext. 5667.

YMortar Board (Senior Honor Society) will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 21 in the Thatcher Hall Lounge. For more information contact Jennifer Waterman, 321-0364, or Cindy Finley, 948-8999.

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Generally Speaking V The UCO English department announces Graduate Teaching Assistantships for School Year 1994-95. For more information contact the English department, 341-2980, Ext. 5632, or 5015.

YThe UCO English department is currently accepting applications for fee-waiver scholarships from students who are English majors or minors enrolled with a minimum of six hours. For more information contact the English department, 341-2980, Ext. 5632, or 5015.

YMulticultural Student Services announces that the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund is awarding more than $3.2 million to 2,740 students who represent all Hispanic groups in every section of the country. For more information call 341-2980, Ext. 2580.

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\ ,t DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication.

Prices: Classified ads cost $2 for each publication for the first 25 words and $.08 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Call 3412980, X5916 to place an ad.

aneti' INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Your friends overseas can qualify for college entry in six 4-week terms or less. Master teachers, TOEFL-oriented. Applications $30. $900 per 4-week term. Overseas representatives needed now! Visit 1015-C Waterwood Parkway, Edmond. Call English Language Center at 348-7502.

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.

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 has ribbons, tapes, service for most brands. Fast 24-hr service. 10% off 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.

THE VISTA

'TYPING-Edmond resident with college degree will type your term paper for $1.50/pg (resumes $7.50 & up). Call 341-1029.

MCKIBBIN'S TEA ROOM Edmond's fast growing Tea Room is looking for a few good people, part time hours, 359-1551.

TAX PREPARATION 10% student discount RATLIFF TAX SERVICE 6809 N Broadway, Edmond Open 10:30-6 Mon-Fri or call for appt, 330-2907

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.

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 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, 7 5 1 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, gung-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.

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.

AA CRUISE & TRAVEL employment guide. Earn big $$$ + travel the world free! (Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Asia!) Hurry! Busy spring/summer seasons approaching. Free travel club membership! Call (919)929-4398 ext C3F3.

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.

is expanding its METLIFE 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. $$SUMMER JOBS$$ 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 * 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 ofy our future. 3597713 Call today!

NIGHT CLERKS needed at Red Carpet Inn. No experience necessary. "Call for appt, 478-0243.

INSURANCE OFFICE needs part time summer help for telemarketing & data entry position. Call 3417060 for appt.

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.

April 14, 1994

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.

HIRING WAIT/KITCHEN staff at THE GREYSTONE RESTAURANT. Apply at 1 N Sooner, Edmond, between 2-4pm Tues-Fri. MANAGEMENT TRAINEE Graduating Seniors AMERICAN MULTI CINEMA, national multiple theatre chain, OKC, area openings. College degree required, BBA preferred, experience helpful. Seeking aggressive career oriented individuals. Must enjoy contact with the public. Duties include: Marketing, personnel & financial mgmt, weekend & evening hrs.

Salary open, liberal benefits include: Major medical, dental, life, pension & thrift plans, training program, senior mgmt potential.

Apply or send resume to: AMC Theatres, 13758 N Penn, OKC 73134. *BRICKTOWN* RESTAURANT NOW HIRING Apply 9-4 in person 7416 Broadway Ext, Suite F E Side of Ext between 63rd & Wilshire 840-2493 BUILDING ATTENDANT/Security, 6pm-11pm, Mon-Wed-Th for NW OKC office building. Study time.

787-9019.

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.

1984 NISSAN 200SX, one-owner, good condition, new tires, new tags, $1500, 771-3875.

SOFA $55, shades of tan; chair $10, gold. Both clean and no damage, 341-4161.

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 ** * 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.

PART TIME BABYSITTER, minimum wage plus free workouts.

Childhood education major only.

Please call 348-8700.

LARGE 1 BED & 2 bed apartments, gas paid, starting at $315/mo. Laundry facilities on property, one block from UCO, 348-4467.

$MARY KAY COSMETICS$ Fantastic income opportunity.

Enjoy the flexibility of being your own boss, set your own hours. A job that goes wherever you go. Call for Free Facial.

Vanessa Hawkins Beauty Consultant (405)751-7385

Pregnant? Need Help? Free Pregnancy Test. Confidential. Call Birth Choice, 330-2111. 424 E. Second.

DANE DESIGN needs furniture assembly & delivery person. Must have good driving record, 25-30 hrs/wk, Saturdays required. Call for appt, 752-1610.

WAITRESS WANTED, $6/hr + tips, part time position, 4-9 shift available. No experience needed, Wolftrap, 1109 S Broadway.

TELEMARKETING REP for Farmers Insurance Agency, flexible hours. Call Jeff, 359-1333, 9-11am Mon-Fri. BLDG ,ATTENDANT/SecurIty, graveyard shift, Friday & Saturday, 12am to 8am, far N OKC office building. Study time. 787-9019.

PART TIME A.M. warehouse help needed, $5/hr. Call Gene at 3413846.

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MASAKAN INDONESIA

Mpek-mpek, fu-yung hai, bakwan jagung dll. Hubungi 947-2485.

FEMALE UCO student seeking easy going female roommate for 3 bedroom house with fenced yard located on 2nd St across from UCO. $150 deposit, $145/mo + 1/2 utilities, OR willing to share expenses with female presently occupying house or trailer in Edmond area (near UCO) or N of Edmond. Call evenings after 5:30, 348-3153 or leave message.

SWF NEEDS ROOMMATE starting May 15 to share 3 bedroom, 2 bath house at Edmond Rd & Santa Fe. No pets or smokers, $275/mo, 3413449.