Central State University
THURSDAY May 2, 1991
The Student Voice Since 1903
Parking violations net $188,443 By Penny Owen
Student Writer
Tsongas begins presidential bid MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP)—Paul Tsongas opened a longshot campaign for the 1992 Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday with a call for a new economic nationalism and with an outsider's criticism of Washington. Accusing successive Republican presidents of lacking leadership, the former Massachusetts senator said, "Enough of this Washington avoidance. Enough of this Washington mediocrity." Tsongas became the first Democrat to declare his candidacy. He began his campaign at a hometown rally in Lowell, Mass., and then gave the same speech in nearby New Hampshire, the state that holds the nation's first presidential primary. Tsongas then flew to Iowa, another early voting state.
Revenue from 24,000 Central State University parking violations issued since July 1, 1990 totals $188,443.93, enough to cover nearly half of the Evans Hall renovation expense or hire six professors at a $30,000 annual salary.
In comparison, the City of Edmond issued 462 parking tickets during the same period, generating about $6,930 in revenue. Most of these tickets were issued on streets around the CSU campus, said Edmond City Manager C. Max Speegle. Of the 5,231 parking spaces available at CSU, about 3,508 are reserved for commuters, 776 for residents, 735 for staff and faculty, 232 for visitors and 40 for handicap
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Student leaders fight injustices Senate says adjustments are in order By David LoBaugh
Staff Writer
State office opens in nation's capital WASHINGTON (AP) Gov. David Walters formally opened Oklahoma's state office in the nation's capital on Tuesday. He said if the office performed as expected, it would return by "tenfold" the cost of having it. Walters said the purpose of the office, located in the Hall of State building, is to enhance communications between the state and Oklahoma's congressmen, as well as lobbying for the state's financial interest with federal agencies.
parking. Laura Tyree, CSU Institutional Research and Planning Assistant said there were 13,691 students enrolled at CSU this spring. "We receive complaints constantly. It's an everyday deal," said campus police Sgt. Doris Dunn. "The staff is just the same as
Makin' copies Javed Akhter and Beverly Bailey take advantage of Max Chambers Library facilities as final exams draw near. (Photo by Andrew Woon)
Student complaints and recent incidents have caused Central State University student government leaders to speak out against some aspects of the campus police department, according to Student Association Vice President David Slane. Slane also gave The Vista 11 letters written by students conceming their treatment by campus police. Of those, only one was positive. "There are a variety of problems that students have,including parking and handling of parking problems, to the general attitude officers have when dealing with students, to violations of the Oklahoma Open Records Act," Slane said. "The problem is that we have a police department that won't work with us and it's going to change. And if it doesn't change, then the people over there making that phi-
losophy should change," Slane said. "I called over to help a student with a problem and they treated me worse than any administrator on campus has ever treated me. They need to understand that when we call, we are representing a large number of students. I think it's time we go to administration and demand, not request, that something be done," Slane said. Student senate Speaker Terry LaFrance, who has defended the department at senate meetings throughout the year, said recent events have caused him to question some police attitudes. "There are some good people and good law enforcement officers at CSU, but after my recent experience, I feel some of the employees should reevaluate their jobs," LaFrance said. The incident LaFrance, a former security guard, spoke of occurred Saturday night when a high school prom was held on campus. LaFrance said he called campus police after seeing cars blocking fire lanes leading to Thatcher Hall. "I called the dispatcher and told her about the problem and waited 30 minutes before I called again," LaFrance said.
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CSU sends energy report to Walters Document to serve as planning reference for state By Marie Knupke
Student Writer
Former Gov. George Nigh submitted an energy report to Gov. David Walters Tuesday that will serve as an educational and planning reference document on Oklahoma's energy resources and related activities that government officials can benefit from. "Oklahoma's Energy Resources: Retrospect and Prospect," is a result of a three-year analysis of our state's energy resources and related activities by Ed Pugh, a resourse consultant who currently serves as assistant to Central State University President, Dr. Bill Lillard.
The report focuses on fundamental trends since 1987 regarding crude oil, natural gas, coal, alternative energy resources, renewable resources, energy conservation and energy research and policy. The bottom line of the report was the need for a comprehensive state energy strategy, Nigh said. "We need to protect what we have and insure through creative responsible initiatives a viable energy industry in Oklahoma for the future," Nigh said. Pugh predicted that the United States may witness significant changes in its energy technology and energy consumption mix by year 2010 due to increased scarcity of conventional
energy resources, higher costs for energy supplies to fuel the nation's economy and new technology. According to Pugh's report, administration and Congress must encourage technological advancements in alternative energy resources and increase research and development focused on substitute resources, as well as a continued emphasis on energy conservation. Pugh said an immediate concern is Oklahoma's oil economy, since 75 percent of our production (revenues) is currently based on economically marginal stripper wells that average less than three barrels of oil a day.
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INSIDE TODAY Stress becomes a natural part of life during final weeks of any semester. Here's some tips about how to beat it.
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SPORTS Freshman tennis star Amy Cohlmia is going to the women's NCAA II tennis championships.
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