The Vista April 20, 1982

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THE YISTg April 20, 1982

Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

Vol. 80, No. 53

Officials to award player grant refund, letter jacket A CSU official looking into alegations of two former university football players has indicated one of the students is entitled to reimbursement of $273 in federal grant funds and a letter jacket. Carl Reherman, assistant to the president, included those suggestions along with a list of seven recommendations for further improvements of the university's athletic program. The recommendations were made by Reherman, after two players complained of getting grades in classes they did not attend regularly and of misunderstandings with the coaches. Dr. Bill Lillard, president, said the recommendations are under consideration by him and will be shared with the coaching staff, athletic director and with men and women students representing the university athletic program. Reherman was asked by Lillard to investivate complaints by Tony Knauls, a running back and nose guard who left the team in midseason his senior year in 1980 and James Banks, tight end who joined the team in spring, 1980 and left the same year. In his recommendations, Reherman dismissed allegations

on class attendance since both students later repudiated the charges. However, Reherman did include the need for a study on whether a university-wide policy is needed on "mandated quantitative class attendance." Present policy required only that attendance be "regular" without "excessive" absences. "Our intention is to look over these recommendations and to determine what steps can be taken to continue improving athletic programs at the university," Lillard said. He said the next step will be to share the recommendations with the coaching staff and athletic director Charles Murdock to determine what can be done to bring about further improvements. After suggesting Banks be reimbursed for forfeiting $273 of a Basic Educational Opportunities Grant, Reherman recommended BEOG funds no longer be considered a part of the student athlete's scholarship. CSU has had students refund BEOG money recieved above the full scholarship given to athletes. In his letter of intent, signed before coming to the university, Banks understood he would

receive full scholarship and the BEOG entitlement. Reherman also suggested Banks be entitled to a football letterjacket, but indicated funds for the jacket must come from private sources since the state attorney general has ruled they cannot be furnished by a state institution. In his recommendations, Reherman asked a letter of intent be signed with any athlete receiving a university scholarship with the letter filed with the athletic director and financial aids office and with a memo of understanding initiated each fall outlining the student's financial obligations. He also recommended a supervised study hall for freshmen athletes staffed by persons from various academic disciplines on campus and that athletes be given the right to develop their own academic schedule with assistance from the advisement center rather than under the direction of the coaching staff. "I want to emphasize that these recommendations are intended to further improve the academic program for athletes at Central State University," Reherman concluded.

'Vista photo by Michael Keen

Great music is never fully appreciated in its own time. The taste of Americans differ and apparently rock music was not to the liking of one member of the Bronze and Blue audience. The judges did not agree, however, awarding Tau Kappa Epsilon's Central American Band with third place. See page 6 for additional story.

Fast foods nutrition value in doubt By Mary Beth Berney Nutrition experts say that a diet made up of a variety of foods eaten in moderation will supply the body with the fuel it needs to maintain health. But has the American diet turned away from a balance of the basic food groups? And what has happened to food that affects its quality? To a child, a happy meal is a burger and fries. To mom, it's a freezer-to-microwave dinner so the family can make one of many deadlines everyday living forces upon a household. What has this done to the health of the people? Mrs. Mary Alice Fisher, assistant professor of nutrition at CSU, said that obesity is the nation's number one health problem. "We fill our bodies with high density foods that are low in nutrients," Fisher said. There is a partial solution to the problem. Preparing healthful

meals at home doesn't have to take a lot o time, because, according to Fisher, fresh, raw or steamed vegetables and fruits are a main source of good nutrition. Proper storage and cooking is beneficial to the digestion of some foods and vital to the preservation of vitamins, minerals and protein value in food. These factors, as well as environmental pollution, have caused a new, big business in America; "health food" stores. Even most supermarkets now have a special department. Most items are more expensive than "regular food," and upon investigation of the ingredients, the shopper will find the price is sometimes the only difference. The term "natural foods" seems to be more popular, indicating a trend toward organically grown foods that contain no artifical preservatives, flavoring or color.

In this issue. . . CSU honors students. . .page 3 Women award established. . .page 4 Campus security viewed. . .page 5 Bronze and Blue spotlighted. . .page 6 Track team wins District 9. . .page 8 Podolec pitches perfect two. . .page 8

Food supplements are advocated to counter-balance the poisons many people feel are in food due to air, water and soil pollution. Research and study of this question has been made by Dr. Paavo Airola, president of the International Academy of Biological Medicine and a member of the International Society for Research on Civilization Diseases and Environment, a forum for worldwide research founded by Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Dr. Airola states in one of his books, "How to Get Well," that "Certain minerals and vitamins neutralize and/or counteract the effect of toxins. Certain foods can help the development and growth of beneficial bacteria in intestines which help to detoxify and neutralize toxic residues in food. Vitamins can increase tolerance and resistance against toxins and help excrete ingested poisons from the system." The book lists many of the documeted poisons in the environment. They are carbon monoxide, ozone and nitrogen dioxide found in smog, lead, DDT, Cadmium found in smog and phosphate fertilizers, strontium 90, radioactive iodine, x-rays and the toxic effects of drugs. Airola suggests some general protective measures: buy or grow organic foods, that is, food grown without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers or pesticides. Wash all vegetables

and fruits very carefully to remove residues of toxic sprays. Those that cannot be washed should be peeled. Other considerations for good nutrition are specialized dietary needs for pregnant or nursing mothers, athletes, children and the elderly. Fisher said that family history is a definite factor to be looked at when establishing the eating habits of children. Nutrition is a factor in some hereditary diseases. While obesity is the country's major preventable health problem, Terry Hall, M.D. Family Medicine, said that heart disease is still at the top of the list. Research shows the causes of

heart disease are smoking, high blood-pressure, obesity and adult onset diabetes, said Dr. Hall. Three of these are, in part, diet related. Salt intake is an important factor in high blood-pressure and a change to a low-salt diet does not reverse the damage. Studies link cancer of the colon, the second most prevalent form of the disease in America, to a lack of fiber in the diet. Dr. Hall said refined foods are the culprit. Evidence is building that suggests Americans need to reevaluate the source and components of the building blocks of nutrition and good health. It is never too early to try to prevent the detrimental effects of poor nutrition.

Student Senate increase number of office petitions One measure up for student consideration passed Friday in the Student Senate elections. Students voted to increase the required number of officer petition signatures from 100 to 500. However, a measure requiring an increase in credit hours for students running for senate office was defeated by one vote. Thirty students applied for Student Senate seats, according to Tim Reese, Student Senate president. Those senators are: Sherri

Andrews; Joy Aninwene; Gary Astle; Janet Bowling; Randy Cannon; Stuart Case; Lynda Cearfoss; Lisa Christi; Mike Cooke; and Rodney Davis. Also, Tammy Fisher; Noel Harders; Sam Hedrick; Lori Holman; Randy Hunt; John Karis; Mary Kelly; Tracy Knutson; Tonia Lee; Joe McCormick; Joe McCourry; Gavin McInnis; Jamee Neal; lyk Nsiegbe; Simon Okonjo; Price Oswalt; Tim Reid; John Roper; and Robin Wade.


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