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THE April 19, 1990 Vol. 88, No. 50
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Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Athletics budget ignores limits set by administration By Ann Hamilton
Staff Writer
CSU Sunrise! The early morning sunrise encompasses Old North. Roof construction was completed last Monday, and clock faces will be replaced one-by-one. (Photo by Ken Freeman)
Pop quizzes aid studies Profs disagree over study's findings By Kamal Mazlan
Staff Writer Students learn more from pop quizzes and periodic tests because they get substantial, immediate feedback, according to some Central State University faculty. "Pop quizzes helped me to find out what students have been learning from their readings and to get through to students who need attention on their weak spots," said Dr. Loynita Spillmeier, assistant professor of administrative services and education. Also, the element of surprise helps students to constantly keep up with their studies, Spillmeier said.
"I would ask students for a quick, short written answers to some business terms either at the beginning or end of class," Spillmeier said. "From the quizzes, I can tell what needs to be recovered, in terms of materials that students are unsure of or do not understand," Spillmeier said. College sudents prefer periodic tests or term papers to big final exams and learn more from teachers who give them continuous feedback, according to a Harvard University study. Modern shifts in academic policies can create major improvements in college classrooms, the study concludes. The three-year study was based on in-depth interPlease see QUIZ on page 8.
Records set
Executive officers elected By Andrew Smith
Staff Writer Student Association VicePresident Monte Townsend Monday announced results of the presidential and vice-presidential elections to the SA senate, and commented on the results and voter turnout. "Almost everything we've done has almost set a record," Townsend said. "We've had the most
coverage in The Vista and a record turnout for the forum over the last election." Sophomore Peter Regan won with 51 percent of 845 voters during last week's four-day election. Randal Terrill was first runner-up with 24 percent, followed by Sean Slavin at 17 percent. SA Speaker David Slane received 74 percent of the votes, followed by Sen. Michael Riley with 20 percent, Townsend said. Regan's greatest voter turnout
was April 12, Business Building voting location, with 130 votes compared to Terrill's greatest supporter turnout on April 9 with 55 votes. Slane captured the vice presidential election with 593 votes, the greatest number of votes being on April 10th with 184, followed with April 12 at 157 votes. A CSUSA constitutional Please see SENATE on page 8.
Despite administration instructions for departments to submit two budget requests, one with no increase and one 7 percent less than 1989-90 budgets, Athletic Director John "Skip" Wagnon's sole submission reflected an increase. Wagnon told Administrative Vice President Joyce Mounce during his budget hearing Friday the increase was due to a miscue between he and Dr. Homer Coker, physical education department chairman, about the budgeting of some student wages. "Homer (Coker) thought it was in my budget and I thought it was in his," Wagnon said. Mounce said the athletic department was not the only administra-
tive department that submitted a request reflecting an increase, but
she didn't name any other departments specifically. The maintenance department voluntarily reduced their budget slightly more than 10 percent, Mounce said. "The physical plant probably did the best so far, but the budgeting process is not complete," Mounce said. Twenty-four administrative department heads submitted budget requests last week. Eighteen departments verified they submitted budget requests reflecting either no increase or a decrease from last year's budget, five departments could not be reached, and the athletics department submitted the larger budget request. Darrell Gilliland, registrar of Please see BUDGET on page 8.
Birth defects topic of free presentation By Debbie Blossom
Staff Writer The DE S Awareness Club will co-sponsor a free public talk on the effects of DES (diethylstilbestrol), a drug given to pregnant women over a 30-year period to prevent miscarriage, said Karin Fain, a member and spokesperson for the club. Pat Cody, a DES mother, cofounder and program director of DES Action, will speak on various aspects of DES as a part of DES Awareness Week, Fain said. "I am a DES daughter, and I have never heard anyone speak on the subject," Fain said. "Pat Cody is the best speaker in the United States, on a non-professional level, on DES effects." "As far as I know, she is the first major speaker covering this topic to come to Oklahoma," Fain said. Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic
hormone, was given to over 4.5 million pregnant women in the U.S. from 1941 to 1971, despite the fact it was untested and reported ineffective for problem pregnancies, according to DES Action, which is the consumer group representing DES mothers and their daughters and sons. Fain said the group provides medical information, doctor referrals, monitors medical research and acts as an advocate for those exposed to DES. Besides affecting the mothers, 41 percent have a higher risk for breast cancer, daughters and sons of DES mothers are also at risk, with cancer risks and pregancy problems for the daughters and genital problems and infertility for the sons. With an estimated 132,000 people exposed to DES, Fain said many are not aware of their exposure or that they might need special health care.