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THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005
UCOSA senate elects leaders for next term ■
Nazari, Dye to serve as president, deputy president pro tempore for 2005-2006 by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The UCO Student Association senate met April 18 in the Robert S. Kerr Room of the Nigh University Center to elect their new president and deputy president pro tempore for the next school year.
Jonathan Nazari, UCOSA senator for the Resident Hall Association and parliamentarian for the International Student Council was elected the new deputy president pro tempore. "I'm stoked," Nazari said. Barrett Dye, current deputy president pro tempore, was elected the new president pro tempore. "I've always felt the senate was my home," Dye said. To be considered for the positions, each person that wanted to run had to be nomi-
nated by a member of the senate and have that nomination seconded by another senator. There were three nominees for deputy president pro ternpore: Nazari, Cindy Munson, current senator for the Old Blue Crew, and Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature Senator Danielle Latimer. The nominees for president pro tempore were Dye and Public Relations Student Society of America Senator Jason Hines. Each candidate got a chance
to speak to the senate before the assembly voted. Candidate speeches started with those running for deputy president pro tempore. Latimer said she is heavily involved in OIL and thinks she has learned a lot about parliamentary procedure. She said she wants to use her knowledge to help those in student government become more familiar with the rules so they can be more involved. "I love UCO and believe UCOSA senate is a vital con-
nection between the students and administration," Latimer said. During her speech, Munson said as deputy president pro tempore she would have two priorities: to serve as a liaison between the senators and the president pro tempore and "because of enthusiasm and love for UCO." "I'm excited about this organization," Munson said, "but mostly about UCO." Nazari made his speech, emphasizing his roles as parlia-
mentarian for the International Student Council and his connection to the Residence Hall Association as ways he can further the interests of the senate if elected. He also talked about his love of UCO as a reason he should be elected. "I love UCO. I live on campus, and I'll live on campus until I graduate," Nazari said. Then Hines made his campaign speech. He said he was
see SENATE, page 3
Cadets wrap up semester with final competition
Republicans hold political barbecue
by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer
by Nathan Winfrey Student Writer After months of planning, the UCO College Republicans held an "Animal Rights Barbecue" April 18 by Broncho Lake. The event drew organization members, KWTV News9 and curious passersby to the cookout, which featured speakers Brett Farley, Republican Party chairman of Logan County; Ron Black, host of the conservative "Ron Black Program" on WKY; and Republican State Representative Ken Miller, along with seventy-five pounds of meat, said Kyle Houts, president of UCO College Republicans. "Straight Pride Week," which consisted of events sponsored by the College Photo by Naomi Takebuchi Republicans, garnered national recognition in February. The cookout was intended for that Amanda McCabe, who has been with KCSC for almost three years, announces the afternoon music line-up April 19. The radio station week, but weather conditions recently wrapped up its spring pledge drive and came up $3,000 short of its $60,000 goal. dictated its rescheduling, Houts said. Houts said the College Republicans continue to host controversial events because "it's all about freedom of speech, which is not exclusive The UCO-based since we haven't made our goal drive every fall and spring a big radio station on campus. to only one type of special interduring a pledge drive," said semester, but the station oper- It would be a shame for someest group...this is the anti- classical radio station Brad Ferguson, general manag- ates primarily on private dona- thing to happen to it," said PETA." will hold a second er of KCSC. "We're hoping to tions. The fall pledge drive goal Jamie Hernando, junior child "This is a satirical event not development major. get more money by having is $80,000. meant to be taken seriously," fund-raising camAnyone wishing to donate to Ferguson said increasing gas another mail campaign." said Travis Cleek, first vice paign to meet $60,000 Letters are sent out to past prices and the death of the pope KCSC can visit the station chairman of the Oklahoma supporters of the station before during the pledge drive may office in Rm. 101 of the by Stacy Chaney Federation of College a pledge drive begins to inform have contributed to the lack of Communications Building or Student Writer Republicans. by calling the station at 974listeners of the future drive and financial support. The event was a fundraiser, 3333. The station recently celebratKCSC, the classical radio to help get the word out to the and money from T-shirts will go KCSC broadcasts at 90.1 ed its 39th year on air and has community. toward the organization, Cleek station at UCO, came up $3,000 FM from UCO and can be the largest-reaching listening "We'll just hope another short of its $60,000 goal during said. found at 91.9 FM in McAlester. area in Oklahoma for classical campaign after the drive will "What better way to have fun the spring pledge drive that ran music. help," Ferguson said. from March 31 to April 5. "It's cool that we have such The station holds a pledge "It's been quite a long time see BARBECUE, page 3
KCSC falls short of pledge drive goal
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Campus celebrates 55 years of Greek life
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Week of events highlights UCO's Greek history by Nathan Winfrey Student Writer
Photo by Justin Avera
Kevin Pargeter, biology post-grad student, sells an aloe vera plant to Kellie Swagerty, art education sophomore, during the Earth Day Fair April 20 by Broncho Lake.
The UCO Greek community celebrated its 55th anniversary this week with a series of events, which will conclude with a 5K race to benefit the United Way. The events are designed to, "promote and build unity in the UCO Greek community," said Daresa Poe, Greek life adviser. A presentation and reception on April 22 will showcase Greek history on campus at 5:30 p.m. in the Cherokee Room at the Nigh University Center. "Everyone is welcome to attend," Poe said, "and special
invitations will be sent to charter members of the first UCO Greek house and all other Greek alumni will be invited." Poe said UCO's first sorority, Delta Sigma Eta, was founded April 22, 1950. The Pi Kappa Sigma sorority was founded the next day. The two merged into one sorority, Sigma Kappa, in 1959. The first UCO fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon was chartered April 23, 1957. Poe said both are still active on campus. In recent years seven traditionally ethnic fraternities and sororities have joined UCO's eleven other Greek houses. "It's really cool to be a part of the Greek system instead of just promoting one house," said Nick Gray, Interfratemity Council president. "I think that's where we're heading towards."
Ten ROTC cadets will cornpete in the Ranger Buddy Competition April 22 — 24 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The cadets will pair up to form five "Buddy" teams and compete against about 50 other teams from around 22 universities. The ten UCO cadets attending are Michael Behenna, James Wallenfelsz, James Dougherty, Paula Williams, Jeremy McCool, Shelby Williams, Aaron Love, Ryan Rhodes, Christopher McWhirter, Joshua Hollman, Kyle Thomason and Cody
Willis. There will be seven different tasks for the cadets to complete, including knot tying, assembling and disassembling weapons, a physical training test and a timed road march. "Being a part of the Broncho
see CADETS, page 3 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ "MayDay" will be from 12 to 4 p.m. April 22 by Broncho Lake. There will be free food, inflatable games, a dunk tank and petting zoo. It will be sponsored by the Residence Hall Association. ■ International Student graduation reception will be at 4 p.m. April 25 in Ballroom A of the Nigh University Center. To register, visit the International Office, or contact Maria Vladkova • at mariavladkova@yahoo.com . ■ The Nigeria Student Association Election will be April 22 in conference room 137 of the Nigh University Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. ■ A preview of the new football stadium and celebration of 100th season of Broncho football will be at 4 p.m. April 25 at the football field. President W. Roger Webb and Coach Chuck Langston will speak about a century of football. ■ The third annual Greek Stampede 5K Run, which will benefit the United Way, will be at 9 a.m. April 23. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. April 23.
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