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PD warns about car burglaries ■ Recent string of car break-ins along Second Street prompts warning by Edmond police by Michael Robertson Staff Writer Edmond police are warning residents and visitors to protect their valuable possessions from thieves who

have been breaking car windows along Second Street. Glynda Chu, public information officer for the Edmond police department, said most of the break-ins have been at the Oxford Oaks apartment complex at 1920 E. Second St., the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites at 3850 E. Second and the Hampton Inn, west of Interstate 35 on Second Street. Chu said people should not leave electronic items like iPods and laptop computers unattended in their cars.

"The big target is the stereos and things they can pawn really quickly," Chu said. According to reports made by the UCO Department of Public Safety, no similar crimes have happened on campus in March or April. One student reported a stereo amplifier, a speaker box and about 90 compact disks stolen from their car April 13, though there was no forced entry into the car. However, that doesn't mean that UCO students aren't susceptible to thieves when they're off-campus.

UCO communications major Lisa Rogers emerged from Kang's Asian Bistro, 2080 E. Second, at about 8 p.m. April 19 to find her side window broken and her backpack missing. "I couldn't believe it happened right out in the open like that," Rogers said. "I was right on Second Street, right under a street lamp." Rogers said she didn't know her backpack was gone until she noticed a trail of candy on the ground. "There was an open pocket full of candy, and when I saw it, I knew my

backpack was gone," Rogers said. Rogers said she lost all of her schoolbooks, notebooks, her checkbook and videotapes containing a presentation project for one of her classes. "I'm having to re-shoot and re-edit all of that stuff," Rogers said. "Fortunately, my professors have been super gracious about it." Rogers said the police officer that responded to her call, Officer Neil Martin of the Edmond police, said

see BURGLARIES, page 3

Lt. Gov. Fallin promotes safe, responsible alcohol use

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by Ashley Romano Staff Writer In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin visited UCO April 20 to help launch the use of an interactive CD-ROM aimed at preventing the misuse of alcohol consumption among college students. "It (`Alcohol 101 Plus') will help educate us about some of the consequences when getting involved in things that may be excessive," Fallin told students, faculty and staff at a conference in the Wellness Center. Pam Beer, field director for

see FALLIN, page 3 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ The Information Technology Computer Lab in Rm. 107 of the Max Chambers Library will be open 24 hours a day from April 24 through May 6.

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David Kinney, criminal justice freshman, gets dunked at the annual "May Day Heyday" event April 22 by Broncho Lake.

`Happy trails to you': Professor of history to retire after 39 years ■ Old West historian to retire after almost four decades by Carrie Stewart Student Writer Royce Peterson will end a 39-year journey April 29 when he hangs his saddle and retires from full-time teaching and as director of the historical museurn and museum studies. Peterson, who is known for sharing his passion for cowboys, American Indians and the American west, has been with UCO since the summer of 1966. He began as a history professor and, in 1974, took over as the director of museum studies. Peterson has taught many classes throughout the years mostly on cowboys, American Indians and mining. He was the first professor at UCO to offer any classes on the history of American Indians. "One of my favorites was

cattle kings and fighters of the Old West," Peterson said. Dr. Kenny Brown, Department of History and Geography chair, said students have liked no other professor more than Peterson. "They love his classes. They take him over and over again," Brown said. "He is passionate about his classes, and the students see that." History senior Kim Penrod said, "We describe him as a cross between Robert Duvall and Daniel Boone." Peterson said he also has a love for music, particularly bluegrass. He has been with a bluegrass band, "The Barflies," for 36 years, and they played the bluegrass circuit for 25 years. Peterson was born in the high planes of La Mesa, Texas. He attended McMurry University in Texas and then received a scholarship from the University of Oklahoma to complete his graduate degree. He is married to Lenny,

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Royce Peterson, professor of history at UCO for almost four decades, will stop full-time teaching April 29 to work as an adjunct professor.

whom he met at UCO, and he has two sons, Rusty and Scott. Rusty retired from 23 years with the Navy Seals, and Scott retired after 12 years as a Marine Corps linguist. "I have had all good memories," Peterson said. "I've had

good people to work with." Peterson will still appear around campus as he continues to teach history as adjunct faculty. Dr. Carolyn Pool will take over the position of director of museum studies.

Vista receives five awards from Associated Press by Brett Deering Student Writer Five Vista staff members won awards at the Carl Rogan Awards Program sponsored by The Associated Press and the Oklahoma News Executives at their annual banquet April 16 at the Oklahoma City Waterford Marriott. "It is probably the most competitive news contest in the state," said Lindel Hutson, Oklahoma AP bureau chief, via e-mail. Hutson said 46 Oklahoma and five Arkansas and Texas newspapers that take the Oklahoma AP wire are eligible for the contest. Three newspaper divisions, based on circulation were eligible for the 27 awards. The Vista, in division C, represented circulation under 7,000. Hutson said of the 29 newspapers eligible in division C, 11 entered. Gavin D. Elliott, sports editor and former photographer

see AWARDS, page 4

■ The Miss Edmond Scholarship Pageant will be June 25 in Mitchell Hall. To be eligible, candidates must be at least 17 and have completed their junior year of high school. They can be no older than 23 on Oct. 31, 2005. Contestants will compete in interview, on-stage question, talent, physical fitness, evening wear and casual wear. ■ The Alumni Graduation Reception for spring and summer graduates will be April 27 in Evans Hall of the Alumni Reunion Center on the second floor. It will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The reunion is sponsored by the UCO Alumni Association and Nelnet. ■ Student-directed, one-act plays will be performed April 29 and 30 in Pegasus Theater of the Liberal Arts Building. They begin at 7 p.m. ■ The award-winning documentary The Corporation" will be at 2 p.m. April 27 in the Troy Smith Hall of the Business Building. ■ Broncho Pride bracelets are on sale for $3 in the university bookstore or at the President's Office. Proceeds benefit the President's Leadership Council.

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April 26, 2005

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Graduates, go and conquer job market

o, for some, it's finally that time. Yes, time to step out of college life and get a real

job. But what hope is there for new graduates when it comes to finding a job that both one enjoys and that pays well. And besides, many UCO students already work full or part-time jobs while pursuing degrees. The__JJ.S. Department of Latipititeports that,ini.Oklahoma un oyrnent sitsat four to five percent. That number is pretty much in line with national averages, which does not necessarily paint a bleak picture of the job market but not an entirely hopeful one either. If someone works at a fast-

food joint they are employed, even if that falls into something more like under-employed. So what advantage does a degree toting job searcher have over a non-degreed applicant? We all hope that our degrees will open doors and get us our dream job, unfortunately that is not always the case. Perhaps the best thing to do is settle on your ideal job then do whatever it takes to get there. Sometimes the answer is more education or an advanced degree. In other fields an unpaid internship or low-level job coupled with hard work can lead to a permanent position. But above all stay positive, devise a plan, make contacts,

work hard and do what it takes to nity knocks elsewhere, keep makes ends meet until you get Oklahoma in your thoughts and that call that your dream job is check job postings. This state needs talented people. waiting. So whatever your path, don't Often times, Oklahoma's graduates are forced to leave the fall idle or let unemployment state to find employment. This is numbers make you glum. You a sad realty that our state often have worked hard for your loses its best and brightest degree and now its time to cash because jobs are scarce or low in on your investment. And if paying. Despite a lower cost of you do not receive immediate living in the state, agood income results Stay positive and keep is still needed to,keepAcktmtke looking. Find a job,, that challenges you and utilizes your taltable and have a -de alit-1%010 ents. live. Be creative, use your talents Congratulations, class of and find where you are supposed 2005. to be; it's your future. If Oklahoma is the place for you then be patient, work a few jobs The Vista editorial staff can be reached at and find your niche. If opportu- editorial@thevistaonline.com

To the editor: In response to Mr. Joseph Wertz's editorial "Americans should celebrate Earth Day by switching gears," I would like to say the following: Get off your soap box. Mr. Wertz seems to be down on Ford Motor Company for showcasing the Mustang in their Earth Day Fair handout and the fact that the Escape Hybrid was not present in said pamphlet. First off, he misquotes the Mustang's fuel economy as being eighteen miles per gallon. It happens to be nineteen to twenty-eight with a standard transmission. Perhaps a minor detail, but if you're going to attack someone or something, get your facts straight. Secondly, let's look at the other vehicles that WERE included in the handout along with their mileage: Ford Escape; twenty-two mpg: Ford Focus; twentySIX mpg; and if you were to ACTUALLY visit the website instead of just glancing over the pamphlet, the Ford Taurus (twenty mpg) was also eligible for this program. Ford is not, as Mr. Wertz would have you believe, suffering first quarter losses because no one wants to buy a Mustang. Are you kidding?! `Stangs are a dime a dozen. One can't walk through many parking lots in the Metro withOUT seeing one, let ALONE here on campus. But guess what? If it's not a GT, a Mach 1 custom, a Jack Roush, a Cobra SVT, or a Shelby, IT'S JUST ANOTHER V-6! Ooh, so the Escape Hybrid gets better mileage ... so what?! You'll also have no acceleration and get passed like a snail in a cheetah race by just about everyone else. With the exception of certain uselessly over-environmentally mind-

ed individuals, people on the whole DON'T WANT A HYBRID. People want the greed-ridden oil companies to quit price gouging us at the pumps! And if you think FORD is bad ... let's take a look at the Pontiac GTO. The 2004 model was equipped with a 5.7 liter V-8 engine. Now in 2005, the latest model comes with a 6.0 liter V-8 ... yeah, that's fuel economy for you! It will pass just about anything on the road except the gas pump. Not to mention the new Dodge Charger due out in 2006. This monster (and I say that with the utmost reverence) will feature a 6.1 liter V-8 HEMI (insert goose bumps here). Look at it this way; a Mustang Cobra SVT (most powerful) only comes with a 4.8 liter V-8, so of all the "bad boys" the `Stangs are the most tame. Now, let's look at this logically. The American people are not having these wonderful machines of utmost power FORCED upon them. They have PLENTY of fuel efficient choices out there, foreign OR domestic. If Americans did not WANT vehicles like these, there would BE no market for them, ergo I HIGHLY doubt that Pontiac and Dodge would be tossing their hats in the ring by resurrecting old favorites of legendary muscle car status. In the end, what the vast majority of people want is affordable gas and for these so-called environmentalists to quit chastising muscle cars for the sake of "Earth Day" ... yeah, that and quit shoving these "alternative fuel vehicles" down our collective throats! Kyle O'Neill -*".. Theater arts freshman

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MIKE'S GRIPES

After a semester of griping, what's left to gripe about? ell, this is just about it. It's the last week of class, and I've almost run out of gripes. This is my last semester at UCO, and I have a serious case of senioritis, so I hope you'll forgive me if this, my last column, is a little half-baked. I keep asking myself, "What's left to gripe about?" The campus has been full of end-of-the-year events like pageants, banquets, awards ceremonies and movie nights, most of, them involving free food, which tends to put a damper on my gripey-ness. And somehow, I managed to do something I thought was impossible: I passed math. I guess that's one thing I can gripe about: those pesky math requirements. I had to take two zero-level algebra classes for no credit (which actually

MICHAEL ROBERTSON COLUMNIST took me four semesters) to be deemed worthy of taking general education math for credit, which was a million times easier than the zero-level algebra courses. I think I will never get over that. It makes no sense, and I accomplished nothing more than wasting many valuable hours learning about functions, the slope of a line and how to convert

Arabic numbers to the Sumerian number system. I know, I know, it's supposed to make me a more well-rounded, educated and competent individual, but I think that whole idea came from the sitting end of a boy cow. I'll probably never know whose idea it was to make us take that much math, but I do know that person is a jerk. On the other hand, passing math gave me an excuse to have a party, so I at least got something out of it. Let's see, what else? Last week, I crossed Second Street on foot with a couple of friends, and it was like crossing a minefield. I couldn't shake the feeling that we were going to die at any moment. It's a very wide street with heavy traffic, and I got the feeling that most of the drivers would have much rather hit us than slow down.

This being the case, I feel sorry for the students that will live in Central Plaza, formerly the Ramada Inn, next fall. They'll have to cross Second a lot, probably several times a day, running the gauntlet of SUV's and giant trucks each time. I'm not saying someone will get hurt for sure, but it seems to me the law of averages will be working against them, and unless something changes, it will only be a matter of time. I don't know what plans the university has to address this problem, but would it be too much of a stretch to build a couple of elevated walkways over Second? An alternative would be to lower the speed limit to 25 mph and put in more lights, but I think the walkways would be a better bet. That way students wouldn't have to wait for traf-

fic to stop at all, and Second could remain the same busy thoroughfare it is now. That being said, I think it's great that UCO is expanding. Even in the short few years that I've been here, UCO has improved greatly. The Wellness Center is a welcome addition, but for the most part, it's the little things that are adding up and making UCO greater than the sum of its parts. I'm sure that this year's freshmen will graduate from a better university than they started at, as am I. And as ready as I am to get the heck out of here, I can't gripe too much about that. Michael Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@thevistaonline.com .

CAMPUS QUOTES: Do you think the new football stadium will improve UCO's image? "Very little, as far as educationwise. I don't think it will improve UCO's image."

"Yes, because it will improve UCO's appearance. It will look like a college field instead of a high school field."

Amy Moriarty

Brandon Cook

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"I think so. It will bring more people to UCO, and they will see how great UCO is."

"Yes. Before, it looked like a high school stadium. Now it will look like a university field. More people will want to see the games and see the football team play."

Aaron Wright Public relations/political science freshman

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BURGLARIES

NEWS IN BRIEF Train rams into building in Japan; 57 die AMAGASAKI, Japan — A packed commuter train that was behind schedule and may have been speeding jumped the tracks Monday and hurtled into an apartment complex, killing 57 people and injuring 440 in Japan's worst rail accident in 40 years. Investigators focused on whether excessive speed or the actions of the inexperienced, 23year-old driver caused the crash in an urban area near Amagasaki, about 250 miles west of Tokyo. The driver overshot the last station before the wreck, and a crew member and several passengers speculated the train was speeding to make up time.

Iraqis try again to form new government BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi politicians tried again Monday to end a nearly three-month deadlock over forming a new transitional government, and the death toll from well-coordinated car bombings targeting police and civilians in Saddam Hussein's hometown and Baghdad rose to 29. Insurgents, meanwhile, launched two separate attacks aimed at Iraq's oil industry in the north, setting fire to pumps near Kirkuk and opening fire on police guarding a convoy of tanker trucks, officials said. Two policemen were wounded and three insurgents arrested in a one-hour gunbattle over the convoy, police said.

Bush to talk oil prices with Saudi prince CRAWFORD, Texas — President Bush is seeking relief from record-high gas prices and support for Middle East peace as he opens his Texas ranch to Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil producer. Bush said he'll make clear Monday that it's not in Saudi Arabia's interests to keep oil prices high. "If they pinch the world economy too much, it'll affect their ability to sell crude oil in the long run," he said in a television interview last week. — from The Associated Press

from page 1 there had been about 30 incidents similar to hers in April so far. While the exact number of burglaries wasn't available at press time, in the incident narrative report, Martin wrote: "This burglary is consistent with the

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sen at random. "It's a crime of convenience," Chu said. "If you can park in a garage, that's best."

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from page 1 The Century Council, developer of "Alcohol 101 Plus," said the program has been instituted in more than 4,000 campuses nationwide and is designed to "help students make safe, responsible, legal decisions regarding beverage alcohol." She said the program targets four groups that statistics show are at high risk for underage drinking: freshman, Greeks, student athletes and judicial policy offenders, such as those individuals who drive under the influence. At the conference, Beer took students through a tutorial of the "virtual bar, one of a few scenarios where students can make practical decisions for virtual characters. She said the bar teaches people about blood alcohol content, because users can choose between a number of alcoholic beverages and see how one drink would affect their BAC based on weight and gender, because men and women process alcohol differently. The legal drinking limit for individuals who are 21 and

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"I just want people to know," Rogers said. "I didn't even know they (the burglaries) were happening until it happened to me." Chu said the thieves aren't targeting UCO students, and the victims seem to have been cho-

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numerous other burglaries in the city recently." Rogers said she had to pay about $200 out of her own pocket to repair her window, since her car warranty didn't cover glass, radio or upholstery damage.

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older is 0.8 percent, Beer said. now private groups can lease Other scenarios include a space for certain events. He "virtual brain," where students said, for example, an officer can see the effects of alcohol on would still need to be present at the brain, and a "virtual party," a wedding party if alcohol was where students can view the in use. positive and negaHarp said if a tive outcomes of student is 21 the decisions they "Great things years old and make for the virtudecides to bring only happen if beer al characters. on campus, Rodney Bates, you have a he will be violata psychology ing campus poliresponsible life cy, senior, said the and if a stuprogram "is a fun now." dent is under 21 way to get inforand brings alco- LT. GOV. MARY FALLIN mation without hol on campus, he being boring. It's would be violatcreating awareing the law, not to ness that it is illegal to drink (if mention campus policy. a person is under 21 years old)," During the conference, he said. Fallin cited the deaths of the Jeff Harp, director of UCO's University of Oklahoma freshDepartment of Public Safety, man Blake Hammontree and told students the program will former UCO student Angela reinforce what they already Abbit as examples of what can know about alcohol. happen when a person misuses "We demonstrate to the alcohol. world the character decisions "You, as young folks, and we make," Harp said at the con- students have your whole future ference. ahead of you," Fallin told stuHe said UCO was previous- dents. "Great things only haply an alcohol-free campus, but pen if you have a responsible

life right now." Other conference attendees included Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president of Student Affairs; Dr. Myron Pope, assistant vice president of Student Affairs; Dr. Jo McGuffin, director of the UCO Student Health Center; and Mark Herrin, director of the Wellness Center. McGuffm said students can visit the Student Health Center, located on the first floor of the Wellness Center, to use the CDROM. She said they should ask for Misha Mowdy, health educator for the Student Health Center. The Century Council is a national, not-for-profit organization aimed at combating drunk driving and underage drinking. For more information about "Alcohol 101 Plus," the council, or to order a free copy of the program, visit www.alcohol101plus.org or www.centurycouncil.org .

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NEWS April 26, 2005

Programs promote financial literacy to soldiers overseas â&#x2013;

Two UCO groups shipped $1,000 worth of books, CDs and other information resources by Ashlie Campbell Staff Writer The UCO Center for Economic Education and ROTC partnered April 15 to send financial literacy materials to soldiers serving overseas. Sue L. Sasser, director of the Center and associate economics professor, said the idea was first sparked when a former student, Lt. Kenny Hardy, e-

mailed her asking for help with providing the materials to teach a financial literacy class. Hardy, who completed the ROTC program and graduated with a business degree from UCO three years ago, was prompted by seeing his soldiers in Korea struggle to take care of their finances and by his personal experience working in the banking industry before deployment. "In today's environment, it is a must that they have their finances squared away so they can focus on doing their job, accomplishing their missions and keeping themselves and others alive," Hardy said. "He's not just teaching them to be good soldiers, he's also teaching them

to be good citizens," Sasser said. Sasser then contacted Lt. Col. Stuart Jolly, ROTC battalion commander, for further help. "Their help in the process was invaluable," Sasser said. "They [soldiers] are exposed to many schemes that could get them into trouble, and it's important they are financially literate to stay out of trouble," Jolly said. "The earlier you understand finances, the more successful you will be." The center and ROTC shipped two boxes containing over $1,000 worth of books, CDs and other resources, all of which were donated by the National Council on Economic Education and the ROTC.

UCO to lead London, Dublin study tour by UCO News Bureau

UCO will serve as lead institution while students from here and several colleges and universities travel to London and Dublin on a study tour to explore well-known business and cultural sites from Aug. 6 through 17. The tour is also open to the public. The college-credit educational endeavor is being offered at UCO through its Department of Finance. Registration remains open, with those interested encouraged to sign up prior to the end of April to assure a place in the class. Price of the Study Tour is $2,800, plus tuition costs. A $1,000 deposit is due upon enrollment, with the remaining $1,800 to be paid by May 31. This cost includes touring

and guides at London and Dublin's famous business and cultural locations, airfare, hotel, local transportation, site admissions and a number of related expenses. Business sites scheduled are the Bank of England, London Stock Exchange, Lloyd's of London, Central Bank of Ireland/EURO Information, the London financial district and other business industry locations. Renowned cultural locations will include the British Museum, Tower of London, Dublin's Trinity College, Westminster Abbey, the London Underground, Parliament and Big Ben. All locations to be visited are tentative, and alternative activities may be substituted based on availability. Study Tour attendees also should consider possible changes in the value of the

dollar when estimating out-ofpocket spending. Early registration also is suggested as students must purchase an International Student Identity Card, which is available at UCO; for students to update UCO ID cards for the summer term; and for other required details to make the trip. In addition, June and July orientation meetings will take place. Financial aid is available to students who qualify. The UCO tour website may be viewed at http ://www. busn .ucok. edu/fin/ London%20tour.htm. For detailed information about the Study Tour, or to register, contact professor and chairman of the UCO Finance Depai tinent Randal Ice at 9742157, or by e-mail at rdice@ucok.edu .

"They [the materials] are designed to really help them manage their money and prepare for their financial future," Sasser said. "I am so grateful for these materials and to the university for helping me with my course," Hardy said. As a result of Hardy's request, the "Kenny Fund" was established March 22. The fund, which is a UCO Foundation account, will provide materials to teach soldiers about money management, credit card usage and investing. Almost all of the $1,000 required to officially open the account has been raised by personal and business donations, Sasser said.

"If we have young men and women sacrificing for us, the least we can do is to help insure they are ready and financially secure," Sasser said. "They are in life-threatening positions, and a few dollars is a small price to pay to give them the tools they need to be successful." "It's a patriotic thing to do, to insure the soldiers out defending our country are afforded the same opportunity to receive finance management training," Jolly said. Donations are tax deductible, and anyone interested in donating can contact Sue Sasser at 974-5627. Ashlie Campbell can be reached at acampbell@thevistaonline.com.

AWARDS from page 1 and managing editor, won first place for a photo page featuring the August 2004 "Better Than Ezra" concert at UCO. Cartoonist Eric Osborn received a second-place award for his fall 2004 graphic illustration on the war in Iraq. Justin Avera received a third-place award for general photography for his photograph of former Democratic presidential candidate and Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich when he spoke at UCO. Associate editor and former staff writer Lauren Pulsinelli received an honorable men-

tion for the story "Ukranian Children" about a UCO graduate's work in the Peace Corps with orphans in the former Soviet republic. Senior writer Joseph Wertz received a $500 scholarship for his essay on "pressing concerns for journalism today." The AP/ONE awards increased recognition for The Vista, coming on the heels of five individual awards and a best newspaper in its division for 2003-2004 from the Oklahoma Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in January.

"The awards are good for the student staff, something to add to their resume," said Mark Zimmerman, faculty adviser to The Vista. "The Vista is a working paper, competing against other papers in the state, not just college papers." The exposure is good for The Vista and the journalism department, Zimmerman said. "It's good for the students, the journalism faculty and for UCO having award-winning students going through the program."

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NEWS April 26, 2005

Theatre program reaches out to community by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

Photo by Justin Avera

Brett Rottmayer, Lindsey Jacobson, Janica Hall and Whitney Burge are part of the Playtime Touring Company.

CAMPUS EVENTS The UCO College of Arts, Media and Design will present two evenings of theatre improvisation. May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Jazz Lab, the beginning and advanced improv classes will perform their final projects in a show open to the public. Suggested donation is one dollar. Food and beverages are available for purchase. May 3 at 7 p.m., members of the current improv classes along with past class members will collaborate on a

show featuring both games and long form improvisation. ■ 0BEA elections for new officers will be at 1 p.m. April 27 in the Communications Building. If you are a current member you could be an officer. ■ Credit Cards 101: What you need to know before you Charge It!" will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and then again from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 28 in the Max Chambers Library Room 226.

UThe UCO Democratic Socialists will show "The Corporation," a documentary film at 2 p.m. April 27 at the Troy Smith Lecture Hall in the Business Building. There will be food following the film. UThere will be an Alumni Graduation Reception from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27th in Evans Hall, Alumni Reunion Center. At the event graduates can receive a free gift, massage, enter to win one of many door prizes and get stu-

dent loans consolidated through Nelnet. The event is sponsored by the UCO Alumni Association and Nelnet. If a graduate student is unable to attend the reception, they can come by the Alumni House, 320 E. Hurd, any time to pick up a free gift.

■ Sigma Tau Gamma will host a Sand Volleyball Tournament on May 7th. Registration is $60 per team. For more information, visit volleyball.ucosigtau.corn

through the Children's Theatre class offered last semester and was taught by De Leon. The company is made up of five students who were not cast in main stage theater performances. The company received a grant from the Oklahoma Center for Arts in Education and is in the process of writing another grant for next fall. Also as a part of the "Community Outreach Program," 10 theatre students performed on April 22 at Alterra Sterling House, an Edmond nursing home where many residents are no longer physically capable of attending live theater. Gerrin Mitchell, a freshman, volunteered to re-vamp their classroom projects and organize other theatre students. "Without even being asked, he took the lead and the entire generosity of the entire freshman class marks them as real leaders in their field," McGill said. Mitchell said they performed for an hour and most of the residents were very excited. The Theatre Department plans to do more community based projects next semester. For more information, call 9745511.

The Theatre Department is responding to President Roger W. Webb's "Community Outreach Program" by performing live theater for children and the elderly. "The theater is obligated to its community," said Dr. Bob McGill, chair of the Theatre Department. On April 15, "Playtime Touring Company" performed in front of 287 students at Okarche Elementary School. The five-student company gives students the chance to enhance their theater skills and fulfill civic responsibility, said Director Dottie De Leon, former director of "Abilene Children's Carousel." De Leon said some of their goals are to promote art in education and to expose children to live theater that might not otherwise have the opportunity. They will perform at Lynwood Elementary School on April 29 and May 3 and at Mark Twain and Russell Dougherty Elementary Schools May 5. They will perform at 5 p.m. May 4 at UCO. "The kids' reactions are just wonderful," De Leon said. "Every place we have been has asked us to come back." The idea for "Playtime Touring Company" evolved

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G' to belt the blues at jazz lab by Clint Cheathan Student Writer UCO student, and blues musician, Garrett "Big G" Jacobsen will play two shows at the UCO Jazz Lab on April 29. "The shows will consist of original material from my CD's `That Funky Thang' and 'Soul Buffet,' Jacobsen said. "Along with classic blues and soul songs." Jacobsen, a marketing major, is described in a bio on his Web site www. garrettj acobson. co m, as being known for combining

elements of blues, soul and jazz into his sound. Jacobsen, who performs regularly at the Jazz Lab, has also played with blues singer and guitarist Joe Louis Walker at the Grand Emporium in Kansas City and with blues guitarist Smokey Wilson at the B.B. King Blues Club in Los Angeles. "He has continued for the last three years to continuously be a main attraction at the Jazz Lab," said Lee Rucker, director of the Jazz Lab. The first show will begin at 8 p_m.,1 with an encore perfor-

mance at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for the public and $5 for students. The admission price is good for both performances. For more information, call 359-7989 or visit www.ucojazzlab.com. The Jazz Lab is at 100 E. Fifth Street in Edmond. Jacobsen can next be seen at the Cherokee Casino in Tulsa on May 1, then he will return to the Jazz Lab for a performance on May 27. Managing editor Kelley Chambers contributed reporting to this article.

(AP) - With "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," writer-director Alex Gibney takes a notorious tale of corporate greed and plays it as Greek tragedy, Texas-style. The approach reveals him to be one of the smart guys, too. By focusing his documentary on the people behind the Enron scandal _ their foibles, follies and moral frailty _ Gibney takes a potentially dry, daunting topic and turns it into something eminently compelling. The shredded documents, the private equity funds, the false accounting reports that contributed to the downfall of the nation's seventh-largest company _ all that can be stultifying stuff. But the filmmaker, working from the book "The Smartest Guys in the Room" by Fortune magazine reporters Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind, instead turns his attention to the human and inhumane aspects of Enron Corp.'s 2001 collapse that we can relate to, without ever dumbing down the story. Gibney gives us corporate cowboys like Jeff Skilling, Enron's former CEO, who transformed himself from weakling to weekend warrior and instilled in his employees a Darwinian culture of testosterone and one-upmanship. There are pathetic figures like Lou Pai, an ex-executive with a proclivity for lap dances who left his wife for his stripper girlfriend who had his baby (though with his Enron fortune, he also became one of the

biggest landowners in Colorado). There are the trader drones who, drunk with their own misguided sense of power, toyed with California's energy supplies for profit and sport. (And the tape recordings of their phone conversations with each other are stunning for their brazenness. "Burn, baby, burn," one guy laughs as swaths of the state are engulfed in wildfires. "You gotta love the West," says another.) Ken Lay, the leader of them all, comes off as completely disingenuous when he suggests he couldn't possibly have known every little detail about the company he founded, the motto of which ironically was, "Ask Why." Either that or he's in denial. (He and Shilling are set to go on trial next year for fraud and conspiracy charges. Both have pleaded innocent.) At the heart of the film, though, are the everyday employees and investors who trusted the Houston-based energy company with their financial security and were left in min, while many Enron honchos walked away with millions. One electrical lineman had $348,000 in his 401(k) and company stock, and ended up cashing out with just $1,200. Gibney tells all their stories through a lively mix of news footage, re-enactments, corporate video, interviews with employees and insider audio recordings. Simultaneously eye-opening and entertaining, "The Smartest Guys in the Room" recalls the best aspects of Michael Moore's movies, complete with

an accompanying soundtrack of appropriate songs to punctuate every misdeed and misadventure. Phantom Planet's "California," the theme from the glossy nighttime soap "The 0.C." plays during a section about the state's rolling blackouts. "Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield heralds the start of a segment about Lay's Baptist upbringing. But Gibney's film thankfully lacks the stench of personal vendetta that too often marks Moore's work. He also refrains from inserting himself in the action; actor Peter Coyote serves as narrator. One complaint, though: It would have been nice if Gibney had said on camera, as he does in the film's production notes, that he tried repeatedly to get Shilling to comment and was turned down. (Same with Lay.) Supposedly Shilling wanted to talk and is a heck of a talker but his lawyers wouldn't allow it. Which ultimately leaves us asking: Were these people just greedy, and they got in over their heads? Were they truly, deeply evil? Or were they, as the title suggests, simply too smart for their own good? It's an impossible question to answer, and Gibney is wise not to try, but he does paint a vivid, tragic, startling portrait of how the best and brightest of American corporate culture can go horribly wrong. "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," a Magnolia Pictures release, is not rated but contains language and nudity. Running time: 110 minutes. Three stars out of four.

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James Blue, communications junior, turns his head so he can't see the needle as he gives blood April 20 in the Nigh University Center. The OBI blood drive raised about 325 units of blood for Joe Parbi, a member of the UCO community on a transplant list.

Trombone quartet to hold fund-raising concert for trip to international event by UCO News Bureau

The UCO School of Music's trombone quartet "Two by Two," directed by Dr. Kent Kidwell, will perform a fundraising concert at 8 p.m., April 29 in Mitchell Hall Theater. The quartet is raising money to cover their trip costs to the International Trombone Association Convention in New Orleans next month. The quartet is one of three groups selected

from a worldwide slate of competitors to perform in the Quartet Finals at the convention. The other finalists are from Canada and Hungary. â&#x20AC;˘ The members of the UCO trombone quartet "Two by Two" are Hope Cory of Noble, Kristen Hancock of Moore, and Russell Sharp and Chris White, both of Mustang. Kidwell said UCO has had two former students who have won individual awards at the competition, but never a quartet. The winners will receive a cash award and

instrument endorsements, to include new instruments, accessories and sheet music, and Kidwell said, a great jumpstart towards a professional music career. Admission to the concert is $8 with all proceeds going to support the quartet's trip. There will be opportunities to make additional donations during the concert. For tickets, call the Mitchell Hall box office at 974-3375. â&#x20AC;˘

A UCO alumnus and proprietor of "The DogOut" eatery in Quail Springs Mall, said he will fund a student's entire college education at his alma mater beginning next fall so that he can help someone that might not otherwise be able to afford a university education on their own. This scholarship will pay a student's tuition, books and fees. To help offset the costs associated with this endeavor, The DogOut is offering refills on fountain drinks or iced tea, whether it be a clean cup from home or a cup from another establishment, for a 50 cent donation. Also, those purchasing drinks from the DogOut can

ask for a "UCO Cup" when ordering and receive a 20ounce drink for $1. From this purchase, 75 cents will go toward the scholarship. Titled "The Happy Scholarship," the proceeds will be forwarded to the UCO Foundation. A recipient then will be selected on a financial-need basis to begin his or her education at the university. The UCO grad, wishing to remain anonymous, said this scholarship is available to those who may need a little help to help themselves. "I want to help anyone who will take full advantage, when given an opportunity, to better his or herself'," he said. For more information on the need-based scholarship, contact the UCO Foundation at 974-2771.

Mark Harmon to visit Bricktown for benefit TV star Mark Harmon and his team the "Bombers" play the Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopaedics' (OSSO) "Outlaws" in a five-inning baseball game to benefit the medically fragile children at The Children's Center in Bethany at 3 p.m. May 7 at the SBC Bricktown Ballpark. For tickets call, 2181000. Tickets also good for the7 p.m. RedHawks game. The baseball game will also include a Home Run Derb with a chance to win a free car, courtesy of the

Hudiburg Auto Group, a hot dog eating contest, big screen TV giveaway and the RedHawks game following. Since 2001, The Children's Center has been chosen as the beneficiary of the annual OSSO Mark Harmon Celebrity Event, which helps to raise awareness and funds for the medically fragile children at The Children's Center. Since the event's inception, OSSO has raised over $353,000 for the medically fragile children at The Children's Center.

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SPORTS

April 26, 2005

Another one for the books by Harry Gatewood III

Sports Writer History-making Lone Star Conference North Division Champion UCO softball team won the LSC Championship, shutting out Midwestern State University on April in Southwest Park, Irving Texas. UCO improved to a record breaking 39-12 on the year with the 7-0 victory, winning the LSC title for the first time since 1998. The Bronchos blasted 12 hits against the Lady Indians blitzing to their seventh straight win. MSU fell to. 38-19 on the year, but the Lady Indians expect to be included in the six-team regional field along with LSC members Angelo State and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The University of Central Oklahoma's Alli Blake was named the tournament's MVP after her dominating pitching performance on the April 23

title game. Blake started, giving up two hits and no walks, striking out four in 5 1/3 innings. Blake was 2-0 for the tournament, getting 13 strikeouts, scattering seven hits and not allowing a single earned run in 16.1 innings. UCO's Blake and Krystal Mills combined for a three-hit shutout as the Bronchos finished off a perfect three-game sweep of the six-team tournament. Mills came on to pitch the final 1 2/3 innings, allowing one hit and no walks while fanning three batters. UCO gave up only 13 hits and three runs — only one earned — in three tournament games. In the April 23, championship game, the Bronchos picked up an unearned run in the second inning to take an early lead, making it 4-0 in the third. Meagan Campbell and Rachel Smith both had RBI singles. UCO blazed by MSU, advancing to a 5-0 lead on a

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Lauren Moore sacrifice fly. Becoming a booming 7-0 lead in the fifth as Danielle Blackwell singled and Cody Morrell followed with her first home run of the season. Campbell and Lindsay Tripp both had three hits for the Bronchos. In game two of the LSC Postseason Tournament, Tommie Mitts helped key an essential sixth-inning rally that carried a come-frombehind narrow 4-3 triumph over the No. 9-ranked Angelo State University on April 22 in the winner's bracket finals. Mitts had a two-run double and Lauren Moore nailed a tie-breaking sacrifice fly in the sixth. The Bronchos overcame a 3-1 deficit while blitzing in their third one-run win of the season over the defending national champion Rambelles. The Bronchos had 13 hits in the contest but stranded 12 runners, leaving the bases loaded three times. UCO trailed 3-1 entering the sixth, but earned back-to-back singles from Stacy Walden and Rachel Smith in the sixth inning as Mitts delivered a line-drive double to the left-center field, tying a single-season school record with her 63rd hit in the, process to plate both runners. Cody Morrell reached on an error to put Mitts on third as she scored the go-ahead run on Moore's blazing fly ball to right field. Krystal Mills came in relief in the fifth, giving up a one-out single in the top of the seventh before closing out the game and earning the win. The Rambelles scored two unearned runs against starter Alli Blake in the second. UCO made it 2-1 in the third on Smith's RBI single. ASU upped its lead to 3-1 in the fifth to set the stage for the late UCO scoring blitz. Jodi Craig and Smith both went 3-for-3 to lead the Bronchos. On April 22, game one of the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference Postseason Tournament, Jodi Craig banked on a pitching change move by blistering a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to boost UCO to a thrilling 1-0 victory over Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Alli Blake pitched a complete-game three-hitter as the Bronchos won their fifth straight over the Lady Savages. The two teams were dead even locked in a scoreless tie. UCO had one out in the sixth when SOSU starting pitcher Christina Cearley threw two straight balls to Craig. The Lady Savages choose to bring in pitching

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Tennis comes up short Abilene Christian 5, UCO 0 Singles: Beesley, ACU, def. Kim Kimak, 6-1, 60; Caperton, ACU, def. Lisa Jackson, 6-1, 6-0, Doubles: Taylor/Beesley, ACU, def. Sarah Bowman/Kimak, 8-2; Havlin/Lindloff, ACU, def. Kristin DeBruin/Jackson, 8-2; Brown/Yarbrough, ACU, def. Ashley Purdue/Ghizlaine Mouradi 8-0

Abilene Christian 5, UCO 0 Singles: Tafazoli, ACU, def. Jonas Askeland, 61, 6-1; Ray, ACU, def. Javier Easton, 6-0, 6-1.

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Strength and Speed camp offered by Kristen Reeves Student Writer

Jared Kaaiohelo, UCO director of Athletic Strength and Conditioning, will offer two four-week Strength and Speed Camps this summer for youth ages 12-16 at the Hamilton Field House weight room and adjoining game field. Kaaiohelo said this will be the first year for the summer camp at UCO, though he ran the Field House in Oklahoma City for five years and hopes;o pick up where he left off. Ryan Cooper and Andrew John, assistant strength and conditioning coaches, will help run the camp workouts. "The purpose of the camps is to teach the kids basic athletic movements as well as getting them in shape," Cooper said. Kaaiohelo said he wants to improve the overall athleticism of campers. The program was designed for basic strength and speed education and proper pro-

gression, he said. Session I runs from June 6 to June 30, and Session II runs from July 11 to August 4. Each session costs $130. Discounts are available for two or more family members, $100 each per session, or for attending both sessions, $230 total. The camp will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The camp will raise funds for the strength and conditioning yearly budget. Strength workout will consist of core training, light external exercise with weights and explosive drills with resistance. Kaaiohelo said core training is the starting point for all other activities. "Any movement an athlete does starts at the core of their body," he said. The speed portion of the camp, Kaaiohelo said, will incorporate the core training, as well as balance and running form. He said he breaks down

every component of running, and videotapes the campers in motion to show them how they can improve. "They learn something new every day," Kaaiohelo said. Nutrition management will also be included in the camp. Kaaiohelo said he has campers write down their eating habits in a journal and, based on their fitness goals, educates them on how to structure their diet. Though UCO will offer seven other athletic camps this summer; Kaaiohelo said, "No one offers what we offer." Cooper, John and Kaaiohelo agree that the most rewarding aspect of running the camp is seeing campers succeed and accomplish what they thought they could not. Cooper expects about 50 kids to sign up. Registration continues until the first day of each session. Each camper receives a free T-shirt.

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Bronchos rout Cameron by Harry Gatewood III

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With a 13-3 rout, the No. 9ranked University of Central Oklahoma hosted their last home game of the season on Broncho field on April 24. Beau Sullivan continued his hot streak, while UCO shut down Cameron University one more time. UCO is now 38-12 on the year and 16-4 in the LSC North, opening up a three-game lead over Southeastern Oklahoma State University (13-7) and four-game edge over the Aggies (12-8). UCO earned their 13th straight home win by defeating the Aggies, finishing 23-4 at Broncho Field. Sullivan boomed two doubles and a home run while driving in six runs to pace a 16-hit attack. Ryan Kaney stayed unbeaten on the mound, leading UCO to a sweep of the two-day, three-game series. Cameron entered the weekend batting a league-leading .365 and averaging 9.1 runs a game, and managed three runs as the Bronchos took 1-0, 15-0 and 13-3 victories to take control of the North Division race. Sullivan batted .667 with seven doubles, a homer and 14 RBIs during a 5-0 week for the Bronchos. Cameron got a run back in the third to make it 7-3, but Chad McGaugh's RBI helped make it a 9-3 lead in the bottom of that frame and Trent Davis had a run-scoring single in the fourth for a 10-3 advantage. The score was 10-3 until the seventh when UCO ended the scheduled nine-inning game early on the 10-run rule as McGaugh had another RBI single and Sullivan a two-run double. Kaney got his second win of the week, improving to 10-0, giving up six hits and two earned runs going the first six innings before Brian Murphy pitched the eighth. Chadd Fleming also had three hits for the Bronchos, with McGaugh, Nick Thigpen and

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Jake 'Mays all getting two each. UCO blitzed by the Aggies on April 23 in a doubleheader, with a 1-0 win followed by a 15-0 stomp. Pinch-hitter Trent Davis delivered a clutch run-scoring single in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Central Oklahoma a 1-0 first-game win. The Bronchos went on to sweep the doubleheader from Cameron. Jesse McGough hurled a complete-game five-hitter in the opener that Davis won in dramatic fashion before UCO broke the gates with 11 firstinning runs en route to a 15-0 second-game rout. Chris Jones and Jamie Ripple combined for a three-hit shutout. McGough improved to 8-1 on the mound with his fourth complete game of the season, scattering five hits, walking one and striking out three. UCO posted scores off a ball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; once on a wild pitch and twice on bases-loaded walks, in addition to getting a two-run single

from Trent Miller and run-scoring hits from Chad McGaugh, Jake Mays and Yost. The Bronchos scored their other four runs in the fourth and cruised to the victory. Thigpen, Mays, Yost, Miller and Bryan Belford all had two hits to lead the 16-hit attack. Jones gave up three hits while striking out six in the first five innings and improved to 62. Ripple pitched two no-hit innings to close out the game. The Bronchos go to Ada April 27 to meet East Central University. The Bronchos need to sweep the doubleheader to clinch at least a tie for the North title. They end the regular season with a three-game series at SOSU next weekend.

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14300 N WESTERN New Horizons Child Development Center is now hiring teachers to work FT & PT Mon-Fri. Apply in person or call 748-4424.

ATTENTION: Business and Management majors. FASTLANES, the vehicle supercenter is looking for individuals who have leadership skills. With new stores opening we are looking for people to grow with us. Good pay and possible health benefits. Come by 2220 S Broadway to apply.

JOB OPPORTUNITY! New Quiznos opening soon near UCO (next to Blockbuster). Apply at 1169 E 2nd St beginning April 12 onward. WANT to make an extra $500-$1000 without interrupting your current schedule? Call 405388-7889.

CHARLESTON'S Restaurant is now hiring energetic, outgoing servers, also cooks, at their new location in Edmond. Please apply at 3409 S Broadway, Suite 400 (corner 33rd & Broadway).

SMALL oil & gas company on 63rd & Broadway Ext in OKC is looking for receptionist and file clerk 25+ hrs/wk between 8-5 Mon-Fri, $10/hr. Call Patty at 840-1811, ext 100, leave message if no answer.

IN-HOUSE SITTER wanted for 2 children, ages 10 & 12, for a summer position (Edmond School District). His vary between 7:30am and 6pm, Mon thru Fri. Reliable transportation required. Please call Sharon at 405-426-1778.

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GET PAID to think. Make $75 taking online surveys. www.moneyauthor.com PT ACCOUNTING asst in OKC office for 25-30 hrs/wk. Duties include invoicing, accts receivable, handling pmts and various other accounting tasks. Candidate must be ,an accounting major; junior or senior preferred. This job has the potential to turn into a staff accountant position once the student receives acct degree. Pay will be $9-$12/hr depending on experience. Email resume and references to

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SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998. RENTERS- Get $10,000 coverage for $17$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote. GRADUATION DVD We will record your ceremony with digital camcorder, edit with software, add title, date, your name, bum to DVD with label & inserts. Sample files can be emailed to you. Contact 405-475-9946 or email:

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www.sixflagsjobs.com BOOMERANG Grille is now hiring counter positions. Flexible hrs and discount on meals. Apply between 2-4 Mon-Fri, N. May and Heftier, OKC, in Quail Plaza. SEEKING dedicated bilingual professional to work in non-profit domestic violence/sexual assault program. Associates degree specializing in Crime Victim Services or Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Send resume to LCDA, Attn: Proyecto Cambio at: 420 SW 10th St, OKC, OK 73109. PART TIME help needed at local daycare 2:30-6pm. Must love kids, 2-yr-olds. Call 3303077.

TECHNOLOGY Testing Ctr Proctor. Prometric Testing Ctr, located in the Registry at 2224 NW 50th, Suite 196 (near 50 Penn Place) is searching for college students to work flexible hrs proctoring and scheduling national board exams. Must have excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills. Approx 20-25 hrs/wk (possibly more in summer). Extensive training involved. Only applicants interested in long-term positions will be considered. Attempts will be made to adjust hrs to student's class schedule during school year. Bring resume to above location or fax to 843-2665. ARBY'S is now hiring for our Edmond locations. Immediate openings for full and part time crew person positions. We offer employee benefits and flexible schedules to fit your needs. Apply in person at the following locations: Arby's, 326 S Broadway, Edmond Arby's, 1401 S Santa Fe, Edmond

www.Ureps.com GRAPHIC ARTIST Requires strong design and illustration skills. Weekend position. Responsible for production of news graphics, plus some animation and print work. Holidays and occasional weekday work required. Previous broadcast design experience is a plus. Knowledge of computerized art and degree in graphic design (or equivalent) are preferred. Send resume and nonreturnable tape to Art Director, KFOR-TV, 444 E. Britton Rd, OKC, OK 73114. No phone calls please. EOE

alexis.smith@newhorizons.com . NOW INTERVIEWING for servers, bartender, kitchen, hostess. Kang's Asian Bistro 2080 E 2nd St, Edmond 285-8300

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY Window cleaning company is looking for someone to manage accounts. Will train. Must have resume, proof of enrollment. Must have own transportation (preferably a truck), documented GPA of 3.0 or above. Can make $10$15/hr based on percentage. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT up to 20%. Call Roger Sutton at 340-3914.

YMCA CHILD WATCH is now hiring for A.M. shifts (8:15-12:30), flexible hours. Make new friends and receive free membership. Come by Edmond YMCA at 1220 S Rankin to fill out application. For more info, contact Missy or Geri, Child Watch coordinators, at 348-9622.

FULL TIME office personnel needed for night and graveyard shifts. Apply at 412 S Broadway, Edmond. No phone calls please. EDMOND Shopping Center needs general help with mowing, construction site cleanup, etc. Call 330-2555. SLEEP INN of Edmond looking for dependable night auditor Friday thru Sunday rites. Apply at 3608 S Broadway. COLLEGE KID needed to hang out with 15yr-old & 11-yr-old. Must have own transportation. Call Jean at 205-7918.

PEARL'S of Edmond needs servers. Please apply in person at 834 W Danforth. LINGERIE STORE sales associate/rngmt trainee needed. Join upscale OKC independent lingerie store as sales associate/mgmt Position especially suited to fashion retail merchandising student with successful retail experience of one year or more and desiring next level of challenge and experience. Responsible for selling intimate apparel to women of all ages, shapes and sizes as well as suggestive gift-selling to men and bridal shower candidates. Responsibilities will also include ecornmeree operations mgmt. Person must have exceptional people and selling skills, an ability to communicate well with all ages, an ability to handle details and a passion for fashion merchandising and customer service. Hrly + commission, no Sundays or nights. Apply in person or send resume to The Lingerie Store, 7636 N Western Ave, OKC, OK 73116 (405)841-9828. IN-HOME DAYCARE needs assistant. Flexible hours, must like children and pets. Call Valerie at 359-7694 or 388-7034.

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NEW TOWNHOUSE, 2 bed, 2 bath, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hookups, ceiling fans, lots of closet space. NO PETS! Excellent location, 1 block from UCO. 441 N Blackwelder. $600/mo, $500/dep. TENANT responsible for utilities. 1 year lease, call 3419651. MOBILE HOMES 612 W 2nd St (off Fretz) 14 5&6-Newly remodeled, $390/mo, $200/dep, 2 bedrooms. Call 388-1519 or 406-6668. #7-Large mobile for $525/mo. APTS AVAILABLE at 407 N Bauman. $385/mo, $99/dep. One bed, one bath, walk to UCO. Call 677-7028, 769-9388, 216-9665. WOODCREEK townhouse, 2-story, clubhouse, swimming pool, walk to UCO, 1800 sq ft, $895/mo. Call 209-4632.

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