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Vol. 85, No. 57
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Art building asbestos removal underway By Richard Murteza Student Writer
The Art building is undergoing the removal of asbestos this sum-
mer under the direction of Nimrod T. Chapel, director of the physical plant. " Chapel and his crew are
known as being the best in the field for this type of operation," said Steve M. Allen, director of the Asbestos and Occupational
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The Art building is prepared for asbestos removal expected to be completed by July 19. One other building is undergoing the same pro-
cess and two more are scheduled for removal later this year.
Hazards Division of the State Board of Labor. "The United States Labor Board Health and Safety division said asbestos poses no dangerous threat to people unless it is freely exposed in the air. Chapel and his crew have seen to it that the area from which the asbestos is removed is carefully sealed off," said Allen. Allen also said Chapel is the first man in Oklahoma to receive a license to remove asbestos from buildings. Chapel said that each man working on the project has also been trained and licensed to remove asbestos as well. Since 1985, CSU has been removing asbestos from buildings on campus found to contain asbestos when they were tested by the State Board of Health in 1984. The Music building was found to contain the highest levels of asbestos. Asbestos was also found in the University Center, East Hall, Thatcher Hall, Art building and the Liberal Arts building. A State Board of Health
spokesperson, Emily Allen, said the buildings on campus had relatively low scores. The scores are based upon air movement and vibration, accessibility and water damage. State inspectors look at the area before and after completion of the work. Completion in the removal of the asbestos found in the Music building is expected to be done by Aug. 5 and the Art building should be completed by July 19, leaving only two mechanical rooms in the Liberal Arts building and one mechanical room in the East Hall slated for the removal process. Chapel said bat fiberglass will replace the asbestos and a suspended ceiling will be installed in the Art building. Buildings have been erected on campus from 1893-1984, and Chapel said the constant remodeling of the buildings has led to the findings of the asbestos. "Each of the men working at the physical plant has been trained to recognize asbestos. It's a discovery type process," said Chapel.
Auxiliary service brings revenue for school By Jane Vesper Student Writer CSU Auxiliary Enterprises, the organization responsible for University Center Activities, student housing, food service and the book store, is also responsible for the success of the cheerleading clinic that is taking place on the CSU campus this week. Pat Gates, scheduling secretary for the University Center said, "Summer is a busy time for con-
ferences. We enjoy hosting high school groups such as the recent Student Council Leadership Conference and the cheerleading clinic." Gates said there has not been any need to advertise or promote the facilities and it is not unusual for groups to schedule activities a year in advance. "For example, our December calender is nearly full already," she said. Robert Fields, director of Aux-
Tuition increases one step closer By J. Money A bill that could raise tuition more than 29 percent for some college students is currently under consideration in the State Senate. The bill, passed by the State House of Representatives last week, proposes a tuition increase at regional universities of 21 percent for lower division classes and 29 percent for upper division classes. The State Regents for Higher Education Press Secretary David Blakeman said the tuition increases could raise the costs of classes to $20 or more for each semester hour they enroll in, or about three to four dollars per semester hour. Supporters of the bill have said it should raise $20 million for the higher education system, but Higher Education Chancellor Dan
Hobbs said the amount will be less because of the amount of students forced out of college by the increases. Blakeman said studies conducted nation wide have shown other states, who have raised tuition drastically, have experienced a drop in students, particularly in the price-sensitive freshman/sophomore area. Blakeman added the surveys showed for every $100 added to student costs per year, the system experienced a three percent drop in enrollment. Blakeman said the schools who would be hardest hit by a drop in enrollment would be the junior colleges. Legislators defended the tuition hikes by citing Oklahoma's expanded loan program, scholarships and grants which overextended students could turn to.
iliary Enterprises, said the organization is the service arm of the university. "We are non academic and our purpose here is to serve the university and community," said Fields of the nearly $5.5 million operation. "Auxiliary Enterprises is self supporting and receives no tax appropriations," said Fields. "The university food services receive no commodities and purchase food like any private enterprise does," he said. "We also pay our own utilities and keep our expenses separate from the academic side of the university," he added.
Fields said any money generated above expenses of the services goes toward bond payments. "University dormitories, apartments and the University Center itself were all purchased with bonds, so it is necessary to generate enough money to cover this expense also," Fields added. "The present Art Building was formerly the Student Union. We paid off the building and then donated it to the academic side of the university," said Fields. "This was no small feat, and one I am very proud of," he added. A survey was recently completed which looked at the pre-
scheduled functions that were held at the University Center from April 1, 1986 through April 1, 1987. Fields said the survey concluded that 43 percent of the functions were CSU student organization activities, 38 percent were CSU departmental functions and 19 percent were community functions such as Lions, Rotary and Exchange Club activities. "The present University Center is an excellent facility that is well laid out and is very usable," said Fields, "and we are pleased that the building is used so heavily by university organizations as well as community groups.
Photo by Bill Taylor
More than 100 people attended the 1987 classes; novice, open and women's. Pictured here Oklahoma Cup Body-building contest held Satur- are the five finalists in the novice division. The contest was the first ever held on CSU or in day at Mitchell Hall. Seventeen men and women competed in three Edmond.
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Opinion Page State official pads' income By J. Money
Summer editor Everyone has heard of corruption in state government and those who pad their jobs with extra income skimmed off a fund over which they have control. A really good spot to be in for a state official is, however, a job where they can get that extra money legally. Sound too good to be true? Well, for at least one state official it's reality. In January 1986, Jane Clark was promoted from her job as a regional health coordinator for the south west part of the state to Public Health Administrator.
Not so amazing, except when stopping to consider she was not hired away from her old job. Clark is hired to do both jobs, one in Altus, and the other in Oklahoma City. Editorial
The State Health Commissioner, Dr. Joan Leavitt, said the state is getting a break by hiring Clark to do both jobs. In the deal Clark received a raise of more than $3,000 per year, and Leavitt maintains that amount is much cheaper than hiring someone else to do her old job.
But consider the following facts: Clark still lives in Altus, and commutes to work in Oklahoma City on Monday and goes home to Altus on Friday. During the week, Clark stays in a motel, costing the state between $20 and $25 a night. All totalled, Clark's travel expenses alone come to over $13,000 since she has taken the Oklahoma City job. That puts a sizable dent in the money Leavitt said the state is saving. Worse still, the state isn't even getting its money out of Clark at the
Oklahoma City job because the amount of time she uses to commute. Things are even worse at her other job. The Daily Oklahoman reported that in the entire period Clark has held both jobs, she has only spent six weeks out of the Oklahoma City office. The state is definitely not getting a run for its money in this arrangement. If one person were hired part-time to do Clark's Altus job, the state would save money and more work would get done.
Comments not printed without 'real' authors To "Diane and Barbara,"
and all others who sent letters to The Vista without including full names, your comments cannot be published unless we know who you are. We will withhold your names on request, and keep them confidential, but we must know who you are to show absence of malice. To those who sent letters with phony names the editor didn't recognize as phony, may you get warts on your typing finger(s). To those who criticized the 1987 Bronze Book in your letters, the yearbook supervisor for 22 years retired a year ago. Due to the economic situation in the state, we were allowed only N
The Vista (USPS 661-700) Editor Jack C. Money Associate Editor Kathryn Fletcher Sports Editor Mary Butler Director/Executive Editor Hank Mooney Administrative Publisher Dr. Ray Tassin The Vista is published as a teaching instrument for journalism students under the Department of Journalism on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the regular school term, except during examinations and holidays, and on Thursday only during the summer term at 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, Oklahoma 73060-0196. One-year subscription rate $7. Second-class postage paid at Edmond, Okla. "POSTMASTER": Send address change to The Vista, 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73060-0196.
Letters Letters to the editor are not only welcomed, but encouraged. All letters must be signed, although names will be withheld upon request. Anonymous letters will not be published. Letters must also include the author's address and phone number for verification purposes. The editor reserves the right to edit in order to fit space limitations and to comply with libel laws. Every effort will be made to preserve the integrity of the letter. Address letter to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, Okla. 73060-0196 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Building, room 107. This publication, printed by Central State University Print Shop is issued by Central State University as authorized by Title 70 OS 1981, Section 3903. 5000 copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $300.
a part-time replacement who could devote no more than half of two afternoons a week assisting student editors, none of whom had ever worked on yearbooks or had any training in writing or editing publications. Under these conditions, the 1987 Bronze Book is far better than anyone had any right to expect. The supervisory work will not be any better next year. It appears I will have to supervise the 1988 yearbook in addition to my duties as a department chairman who teaches nearly full-time. The best I will be able to do will be 30 minutes a day for the yearbook. What supervisory work does not get done in that 30 minutes will not get done. If CSU cannot afford a full-time professional who can devote each afternoon to the yearbook, CSU will get what it can afford, 30 minutes a day from an old, bad tempered newspaperman who didn't need these additional duties. Dr. Ray Tassin Chairman Dept. of Journalism
Get sex education into the public schools By Laura Hoover Hughes
Student writer Sex education needs to be brought into public schools. Oklahoma has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the country. The only sex education in the Edmond school system is one optional home economics class. According to Zelda Capehart, community educator from planned parenthood in Oklahoma City, this is not adequate. And parents aren't willing to alter this. "Parents say they don't need sex education here because there is not a problem," said Capehart. "With that kind of attitude it will take a long time to get it into the schools."
There are three myths parents need to overcome so they can welcome sex education. Commentary
First, Lee Salk, professor of psychology, psychiatry and pediatrics at New York Hospital, says "There's a false notion that you're going to encourage kids to have intercourse if you tell them about contraception. It's like saying I'm not going to teach my child about red and green lights because the roads are dangerous." A second myth is that open discussion about sex will scare children.
"Kids are naturally not frightened. If any adult is doing anything scary,
they're not explaining it right," said Alice Radosh, coordinator of New York Mayor Ed Koch's Office of Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Services. Another myth is that children can get too much sex education. "The more education children have, the more likely they will be responsible with their sexuality," said Capehart. Education is the key to solving the problem of unwanted teenage pregnancy in Oklahoma. As soon as contraception and condom are taken off the list of dirty words, then maybe kids will learn to use them.
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Dimension News: World, state and local Disaster declaration denied Saying a presidential disaster declaration was not warranted, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Governor Henry Bellmon's request for aid to five Oklahoma counties has been denied. Bellmon had requested the aid for Cleveland, Comanche, Garvin, Grady and Logan counties for damage suffered by residents during the heavy rains experinced by the state in the last half of May. The director, Julius W. Becton Jr., said one of the reasons the request for aid was turned down was that the majority of the affected families had already returned to their homes. He added that the federal agency did not feel the problems being experienced by the affected families were beyond the scope of the state to handle. State Civil Defense Director Norris Price said the decision by the federal government only would apply to grants and temporary housing for individuals.
Unrest subsides as Koreans talk Only a few demonstrations were reported Tuesday in South Korea as President Chun Doo-hwan prepared to meet with opposition leader Kim Young-sam. The decision by the president to meet with Kim came after two weeks of protests launched by students who are angry over the house arrest of one opposition leader and the postponement of debate on political reforms. Chun ended debate on political reforms in April and said they would be resumed after the 1988 olympics. The opposition party wants general democratic elections. Chun's original plan called for a electorate college election for the next president in February, a plan which favors the government in power. Chun called for the end of all unrest and said stability in the country must be restored until after the 1988 olympics.
Saudis offer help in Persian Gulf Saudi Arabia has promised to help the United States patrol the Persian Gulf for mines and also has offered hospitals for emergency use by United States forces in the area. This announcement from a senior U.S. official came after an announcement by the State Department Monday that the Saudis agreed to joint surveillance of the southern Persian Gulf. Diplomatic sources said the Saudis made the agreements because "U.S. and Saudi interests coincide."
1988 budget includes tax hike The House passed a budget for fiscal year 1988 that highlights a tax increase and doesn't increase the amount spent for defense as called for by the president. The increase in defense spending was not alone, domestic spending also got less than President Reagan called for. The budget proposal said despite the tax increases, income taxes should not be raised. However, the proposal did not say which taxes should be raised. The defense department received a slight increase in budget, but it still fell $16 billion short of what the president thought was necessary. The budget passed by the House totalled $1 trillion.
Utilities charged with fraud Governor Henry Bellmon Tuesday charged various utilities around the state with fraud. Bellmon said some public utilities may have deliberately supplied the state tax commission with property value estimates considerably lower than they really are. Bellmon later said he wasn't sure if it was fraud, but said there definitely seemed to be a deliberate effort to supply false values for properties owned by utilities.
Legislature attacks AIDS To the editor: As the AIDS policy debate rages nationally, the Oklahoma legislature voted to fight the disease at its most fundamental level. Instruction on AIDS and AIDS prevention was mandated and judging from the proposed core curriculum, Oklahoma educators have taken the first step toward initiating decisive action. Oklahomans are quick to blame teachers and administrators for a variety of educational problems, however, they need to applaud this initial stance on AIDS education. "Learn to Say No" is the basic message underlining a proposed core curriculum beginning this fall. Available for students in grades five through 12, the curriculum was reviewed by the AIDS advisory council of the state Board of Education. The 30-member committee is expected to have a fully-developed curriculum ready for scrutiny by school administrators at a July 21-22 workshop. Their task is not easy. Parents, under state law, will have the opportunity to review course content. They have the option of withholding their children from
AIDS instruction. In addition, the AIDS curriculum is subject to approval by the State Department of Health. AIDS is difficult to talk about without talking about sex, and sex education for a variety of reasons is a touchy subject. Judy Leach, assistant superintendent with the Oklahoma Department of Education said that instruction on AIDS can't get too far into sex education. The aim, Leach said, is to fashion a curriculum that is factual and one that everyone can live with, which is no easy task. The material contains the words "sexual intercourse" and stresses the necessity of abstinence from sexual activity as the only sure means of halting the spread of AIDS. The plan states that "artificial means of birth control such as condoms and spermicides are not a certan means of preventing the spread of the AIDS virus and reliance on such methods puts a person at risk for exposure to the disease." The avoidance of homosexual or promiscuous use of needles for intravenous drug use is also stressed.
An AIDS education video, narrated by actress Ally Sheedy, underlines again the "Learn to Say No" theme. Teen-agers are advised to tell their boyfriend or girlfriend: "I want to be with you, to like you — but I don't want to get sexually involved with you." Researchers presented their findings two weeks ago to the International Conference in Washington, D. C. No immediate hope of discovering a vaccine is on the horizon, and few drugs at this point are available to alleviate or cure the more than 36,000 cases in the U. S. The gathering of 6,082 AIDS researchers and public health officials from 50 countries met under heated debate and noisy protests. Meanwhile, Oklahoma educators are quietly wrestling with the problem here at home and appear to be on the way with a workable approach that can satisfy all involved. Call it one step toward eradication of a global disease which has taken the lives of more than 50 Oklahomans. Pat Hammert
Amnesty law flaw found inhumane To the editor: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 offers amnesty to millions of illegal aliens presently residing in the United States who can prove that they were living here continuously since before Jan. 1, 1982. Under the new law, illegal aliens have one year to apply for legal status, beginning May 5 of this year, which is when the law went into effect. The purpose of the bill is to remedy growing problems in the United States of uncontrolled immigration and the development of a huge permanent body of illegal aliens living in the shadows of American society. It is not a perfect bill and, realistically, no one expected it to be. But as written, and as officials attempt to enforce government regulations relating to the new law, there is a real possibility of
another problem — segregation of family members from each other. There must be thousands of cases where rigid application of the bill could result in a mother being legalized and her family deported, or it could be that both parents would fit the requirements for legalization but the children would not. During a television newscast last month, a Mexican told a reporter that although he qualifies for amnesty, his very old and disabled mother does not because he has been taking care of her throughout her stay here. She does not have any employment stubs or other documents to prove that she has been living here since Jan. 1, 1982. Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Services, Alan C. Nelson, has informed INS district directors to exercise discretion to prevent deportation
of ineligible family members where there is a "humanitarian need." Since he did not specify exactly what is included as a humanitarian need, local INS officials are left to determine who gets to stay and who doesn't because of those needs. Although the commissioner should be commended for recognizing this flaw in the law, there must be assurances that the INS will follow a uniform policy to protect families seeking legal status through amnesty. The most obvious policy to insure this is to declare that if one parent is eligible, all members of the immediate family residing together in the U.S. at the time the law was passed should also be considered eligible. After all, what could be more humane than keeping a family together? Clytie Bunyan
Why can't CSU tiptoe through the tulips? To the editor: Doesn't Central State University like flowers? Probably not since I don't see many around the campus. Wouldn't it be terrible to hear someone say, "If you want to go to a dull looking and bare university, Central State University is the right place for you." There is an excuse for not planting flowers in winter, but what about summer? Almost everyone that I have spoken to agrees that
there should be some sort of beautification project on campus. I do sympathize with the university's lack of funds and resources. However, all is not lost if the students and faculty members cooperate. Everyone can help just by donating some plants to the campus. I used to attend a university in Indiana where we had a special day in which the students help
beautify the campus by volunteering to help plant flowers and clear up the campus grounds. This could probably be done at CSU too. I am sure that there are a number of students that agree with me on this point. This project will not only beautify the campus but also give CSU a healthy environment. So let's all work together and make CSU beautiful! Valerie Ng
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Calendar... Universal Cheerleading Camp and contest, CSU campus, July 7 - 10.
On Stage... "George M!" presented by the Lyric Theater, 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. 2501 N Blackwelder. "Mama, I Want to Sing," presented by the Black Liberated Arts Center June 30 through July 5, Civic Center Music Hall. 948-6800. "Vaudeville Lives Again," at the Sand Plum Festival in Guthrie opening June 26 at the Tannery Amphitheater, 300 W block Oklahoma Avenue. Subsequent shows will be June 27, July 3, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19. For ticket information contact the Guthrie Arts Council Office at 282-7242 or write P.O. Box 160, Guthrie 73044.
Music... The Moody Blues with special guest Level 42 8 p.m. tonight at the Zoo Ampitheater. Melanie Tucker and Friends 9 p.m. tonight at The Second Fret, 3009 N Classen. The Thrill, Sunset Serenades series, 5 to 9 p.m. tonight poolside at the Waterford Hotel, 6300 Waterford Blvd. Robert Sutherland and Art For Ears, jazz/rock fusion 9 p.m. Saturday at The Second Fret. Maya appears at Cajun's Wharf Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2301 S Meridian. Misc... "Evening in the South of France," to benefit Ballet Oklahoma Scholarship Fund, 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Jacques Restaurant, NW 122 and May. For reservation call 843-9898. Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by Arts Council of Oklahoma, music, food, games and fireworks July 4 on the arts council grounds and festival plaza, 400 W California. Diabetes Education sponsored by Diabetes Education Center of St. Anthony Hospital, a five day seminar on learning how to live with diabetes, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 29 though July 3, 1000 N Lee. Genealogy Conference July 23 - 25 on the Oklahoma State University Campus. For information contact the OSU Arts and Sciences Extension at 624-5647.
American illiteracy shocking specifically interested in reading proficiency. Programs such as Reading is Fundamental Inc., the Association for Community Based Education and Wider Opportunities for Women are just a few of the organizations helped by the foundation. CSU is also trying to combat the problem by identifying students who lack certain abilities in math, english, science and other areas by modifying its curriculum. Acting Director of Admissions and Records/Registrar Darrell Gilliland said the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have mandated that the six regional colleges including CSU must institute a new course curriculum by the Fall 1988 semester.
By Bridgett R. Hollowell-Chism
Student writer Illiteracy is a growing problem in America. John E. Corbally, president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said it was "shocking" that some 23-million people in the United States are functionally illiterate. However, Corbally, in the "Times Higher Education Supplement," said, "he hoped the MacArthur Grants would help broaden public understanding of educational issues related to illiteracy, and could lead to the identification of new models of teaching and learning." The MacArthur Foundation for instance, provides literary grants for three years to organizations
Free materials handy for learning teachers nation...Many teachers from other states often contact our department for materials." The Curriculum Division, where the materials are located at the State Department of Education, is classified into two major areas - generalized (non-subjectoriented) and specialized (subjectoriented). "The curriculum coordinators have written over 100 current publications in the past few years, and we are continually revising," said Copeland. Besides the free publications, the department also provides such free services as giving class presentations, holding school workshops, and working with teachers on an individual basis in order to provide quality education for students. Scheduling for such services in any subject area is handled by Dr. Al Gage, foreign language coordinator at the State Department of Education.
By Mary Trichel
Dr. Kenneth Elsner, chairperson of the Professional Teacher Education Department, said free resources are available to teachers and prospective teachers at the State Department of Education, 2500 N. Lincoln. Elsner said representatives from the State Department of Education visit most curriculum classes here on a regular basis. "The representatives inform students of the availability of the services at the Education Department and also issue free materials to these students," said Elsner. Elsner also said copies of these state publications are kept for reference purposes in room 313 of the Old North building. Wayne Copeland, curriculum coordinator at the State Deptartment of Education, spoke of Oklahoma's collection of educational resources as "one of the most extensive of any state in the
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Gilliland said this curriculum will change admission requirements. Students who register for classes will have to show proof via transcripts that they have taken basic courses in english, math, science, and history. Though the procedure does not test proficiency, it does identify students who may lack ability in these areas. If a student needs to take a math class for their major but have not taken basic courses they cannot register for that class for credit until they successfully complete the prerequisite course. Gilliland also added that there is no program as of yet to specifically help students enhance their reading and comprehensive skills, but feels there should be. If students do have a deficiency they will be counseled. If funds are available in 1988 students will have to attend remedial courses. If there are none available students will be advised to attend junior colleges to sharpen basic skills, Gilliland added. He also said the program is still basically up in the air as to how it will actually operate, this due mostly to money and staffing. In the meantime, several organizations on the campus are doing what they can to aid students who have been identified with a reading disability. The Black Peer Counseling Center, headed by James Noley, coordinator of minority student services, has a tutorial reading program which help students on a one-on-one basis. The CSU Reading Clinic does have a reading enhancement pro-
gram that upgrades student's reading abilities no matter what level they are already on. Barbara England, director of the Reading Clinic, said that most of their students come to them through referrals from instructors. She also said many students who know they have a problem just want to read on a higher level just walk in and ask for help. England said the program aids students in improving comprehension, speed, and vocabulary. They also offer instructional courses for teachers interested in becoming Reading Specialists. England said the clinic is open to the public, and through community involvement offers courses to students from kindergarten to the twelfth grade. For students who attend CSU but live in the Oklahoma City area, programs such as Assault on Illiteracy are available. The Assault on Illiteracy program is a nationally run organization that helps anyone who wants to upgrade their reading skills. State Coordinator for the program, Marvin Williamson, said the program operates from the Ralph Ellison Library but also has other locations, primarily on the northeast side of town. The program is also on a tutorial one-oneone basis. Williamson also said the program encourages and emphasizes higher reading levels for all people in the community, not only to merely read better but also to gain a better understanding of the world around them, such as politics, religion, and economics.
Predator provides plenty of gun fire By Oscar Woodberry
student writer First there was Conan, then came The Terminator, and now there's Predator. If you know anything about movies, you'll know what these movies all have in common—Arnold Swarzenegger. He has managed to produce yet another blood and guts movie which could only be done by Slyvester Stallone or himself. Swarzenegger portrays Dutch, an officer in the military, who is part of a special task force that performs rescue missions. Swarzenegger and his band of rescuers are sent to a foreign land to rescue a cabinet ministers' plane that crashed in the jungle. When they get there, it turns out to be more complicated than just another rescue. Swarzenneggar learns American soldiers who should have not been in the jungle have been there and the cabinet minister they're looking for is actually a member of the CIA and has been kidnapped. The mission continues with the plane and the rebel kidnappers camp being found. The rescuees have been killed, so Swarzeneggar and his crew pay back the rebels by destroying the camp and the rebels. After that episode, Swarzeneggar and gang find out what happened to the American soldiers that were in the jungle. Something or someone had killed them and hung them by their feet before skinning them. And it just so happened that one of the dead soldiers was a buddy of Swarzeneggar. So that meant somebody was going get it. So the search began for the thing that killed the soldiers. But little did Swarzeneggar and friends know, they were being hunted by the same predator that killed the soldier. One by one, this predator which no one seemed able to see, killed the group of rescuers. The high point of the movie is when Swarzeneggar is the only one left to fight this predator, which collects human bodies for trophies. Can you guess how it turns out? The movie Predator is not a cinema classic but it looks as if it will do well at the box office. The story line is nothing new for Swarzeneggar, because Predator is your basic tough guy with a big gun movie. If there was a category in the Academy Awards for "most rounds of bullets shot," Swarzeneggar would win hands down. Predator is slow moving except for three scenes which take up about twenty minutes. The rest of the movie is mostly lifeless. If you're looking for acting, Predator will not satisfy that hunger. But if you're looking for a way to escape reality for a couple of hours, Predator will do the trick.
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Cheerleading camp builds bodies, minds
By Torree Selders Student writer
Top: Watonga Cheerleaders join the other 23 squads in a pep rally during the first afternoon of camp. Middle: One squad practices a dance during the first instruction session. Lower Left: Brooke Bangerter, DCA instructor from Leoti, Kansas demonstrates a dance step. Lower Right: Lexington Cheerleaders practice perfect arm movements for competition day.
Photos by Bill Taylor
Schools seem to have the capability every spring. The capability of choosing girls to represent the next season as the most spirited cheerleaders in the state. Where do they send these girls? To the Dynamic Cheerleading Association Camp held every summer at C.S.U. Girls from middle schools, junior highs, and high schools unite to enjoy four days learning tough drills, cheers, chants and dances to return to their hometowns a glorified group. 12 year-old Shaye Helterbarke, from Enid's Chisolm Middle school, will start her seventh grade year being a cheerleader for the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. "It's my first year cheerleading. This camp is helping me alot! It's very exciting. I really love being a cheerleader," Helterbarke exclaimed. Camp instructors Jan Green and Laura Phiropoulos said reality wise it's tough work; a sport they call it. Moves now are much more complicated even a year ago. They agreed this camp is the most spirited they've seen so far. They said the instructors, who are
from Ohio, Michigan, Kansas and even Hawaii prepare the girls for the next season by "unifying" them. Each day an achievement award is given to the best team and at the end of the camp an award for best overall is given to a squad. Special awards, like "most spirited"and "appearance" are given. Brenda Phillips, a senior from Coyle, has been a cheerleader for the last three years. "We've learned team perfection and practice for more coordination." Instructor Amy Meyer from El Reno and also a cheerleader at Fort Hays State University in Kansas, claimed that the Dynamic Cheerleading Camp helps these girls be the best they can be. "The spirit in these girls is unbelievable! I'm proud of Oklahomans," she glowed. Twenty four squads showed up for the four day camp. They learn a dance the first day, cheers the next, and hold competition the final two days. Cheerleading has come a long way. It is a sport requiring the utmost coordination. Physical and mental ability is a must. Little girls are getting into the 'sport' because they simply love it. Big girls only get better.
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CSU sports log Chemical enemies wage war On entire spectrum of sports
By Mary Butler Sports editor The CSU men's athletic program managed a 12th place finish in the1986-87 NAIASports Information Directors Association annual All-Sports Competition. The contest was established in 1969 to "measure the success of an institution's overall athletic program by the accumulation of points in post season competition." Broncho teams managed 69 points this year; compared to the number one oufit, Central Washington Unversity's 142 points. District-9 foe Cameron totalled 60 points and ended up 17th on the list. The Lady Broncho program could muster only 13 points and a disappointing 91st place finish. One hundred and forty-one women's programs scored points in the contest. Kearney State College in Nebraska finished first with 129 points. Blake Gibson, the CSU baseball crews All-District centerfielder and team leader in nearly every catagory may have played his last game for the Bronchos. The junior standout, hoping to be picked in this year's Major League Baseball draft, failed to complete enough hours to remain eligible. Gibson was overlooked in the draft and has "no chance of playing at CSU next season," said head coach Bobby Hunt. Bobby Hunt, the son of the Broncho mentor, has signed a letter of intent to play baseball
Blake Gibson
at CSU. The former Western Heights pitcher/thirdbaseman batted .437 this season and led his squad to their third state tournament. Tommy Shemp, a veteran pitcher who's hurled 10 seasons of pro-ball, including a 3 year effort with the Oklahoma City 89'ers and a trip to the Mexican
Leagues, may be around next season to work with the Bronchos young pitching staff. Shemp is planning to attend classes at CSU this fall. Coach Hunt said he'd be delighted if the former pro could lend his expertise to the program.
Coach Hunt
Oscar Rose Junior College product Harold Storyand Drumright High Pat Burden will be joining the Broncho pitching staff this fall. Story, a Del City native was the number one pitcher on his J.C. squad, while Burden, one of Oklahoma's top ranked throwers, recorded a 12-1 senior season record. With his refurbished mound crew, Hunt foresees no problems with CSU's new NCAA schedule. "We've got the toughest district in Oklahoma, from top to bottom. I just can't see how it could be a great deal tougher than NAIA Division I," said Hunt. The Lady Broncho softball team also picked-up a handful of recruits. Coach Gerry Pinkston announced the signing of four prep standouts and a top juco player. Sheryl Dawson, a transfer from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, was an AllRegion VI catcher in both her seasons at Huchinson. Kelly Browning, out of Putnam City West, Cindy George, an Edmond native, Shelly Potts, a Yukon product, and Secily Turner from Mustang round out the CSU softball new editions. CSU Athletic Director/Golf Coach John "Skip" Wagnon also announced a new addition to his crew. Walter "Acey" Hopper HI, a prized Pryor High product who led his team to a 9-0 record in dual meets and a first place regional finish, will join Wagnon's resurgent golf program this fall.
By Mary Butler Sports editor This football player had it all. He shared a few of his achievements, All-State, All-American, All-Big Eight, East-West, North-South, Coaches and College All-Star teams, second round NFL draft choice, three NFL Division Championships, two AFC Championships and an awfully sharp, gold, diamond laced 1972 Super Bowl Championship ring. And then he added, "I'm a recovering alcoholic and drug abuser." The scenario's nothing new. How many stories have you read about Dwight Gooden, Len Bias and Micheal Ray Richardson? The sports pages report our heros' struggles, challenges and triumphs. Unfortunately, one of our mighty warriors' most formidable foes comes out of a bottle or a little plastic vial. How serious is the problem? Where's it headed? And what are we doing about it? Jim Riley, a former Miami Dolphin football player is the guy who had it all, including a bout with substance abuse. He's been there and back and now he's helping others find their way out. "Substance abuse is a big problem in professional sports. The stuff we read in the paper really reflects what's going on. In fact, there's a lot more than what we see. We only hear about the superstars. There are so many who arn't stars that have the problem," Riley said. Woody Moore, Program Coordinator for the Oklahoma Center for Athletes, said the problem of substance abuse goes well beyond professional sports. "The scope of the problem permeates all levels of athletics," Moore said. "The problem goes all the way down to the junior high level," he added. Dan Pickett, Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Oklahoma, has a different perspective. "The drug problem is almost non-existent in college athletics. It has almost dropped out of sight," Pickett said. In addition, the Sooner trainer said that drug usage among athletes is even lower than the percentage of abusers among the rest of the student body. "There are less drugs in college athletics than there are on campus. Athletes are aware that they're under the gun. They know they'll be singled out and tested," Pickett said. Riley claims that his problem with substance abuse began in high school, progressed through both his college and professional careers and peaked nearly thirteen years after his retirement. "It's very easy to get involved," Riley said. "I played around with alcohol in high school. There didn't seem to be anything wrong with it. It was just a form of recreation," he said.
"It's hard to see what drugs are doing to you when you step out of a stadium filled with thousands of fans cheering for you." After graduating from Enid High, Riley joined the Oklahoma Sooner football team in the fall of 1963. During his college career, Riley managed to grab the 1964 Big Eight Sophomore of the year award, made the All-Big Eight team his junior season and played in five senior All-Star games. In the process, he inched closer to his eventual struggle with chemicals. "I moved up to hard liquor in college. I always abused it. I never drank just a little bit," Riley said. By the time he reached the professional ranks, Riley fit right in. "Everyone in the pros drank. Even the coaches drank with us. Very few football players didn't. It was our recreation," he said. During his pro career, Riley began abusing chemicals. "I started messing with drugs, stuff like percodan and codeine and I even tried LSD twice," said Riley. After taking part in the Dolphins 1972 undefeated Super Bowl Championship season, Riley suffered a knee injury and retired from pro football in 1973. His substance abuse followed him. "I tried to cut down on drugs and alcohol, but my drinking just started to increase. By the time I was thirty I was a full-blown alcoholic," Riley said.
Nearly ten years later, Riley began to deal with his problem. "One evening my family, high school football coach, mother, sister-in-law and business partner confronted me at my house. "I was dying of alcoholism and they told me about it. My son and daughter asked me to get treatment, so I did," Riley said. The former pro linebacker spent six weeks in an Arizona treatment center and learned how to face and control his problem. Now, Riley spends his time running his own Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program. Geared toward high school athletes, Riley hopes that his program not only helps kids find a way out of substance abuse, but also keeps others from getting involved. Many of those young athletes who are abusing drugs stepped on the same stones and followed the same path as Riley. And more are heading along the same route. "Besides steriod abuse, alcohol is the number one problem in athletics today," said Beverly Ewbanks, program director at St. Anthony's Hospital Care Unit. "They just drink for fun at first. It's very acceptable. Partying and drinking is the good ole boy thing to do," Ewbanks said. In addition to alcohol and steroids, Ewbanks said
"If you want to stop feeling good about yourself, if you like being depressed and miserable, than I have a guaranteed way to get what you want. Get involved with drugs or alcohol." that athletes today are abusing amphetamines and cocaine. "Amphetamines make you feel like you're performing better and cocaine makes you feel brighter, smarter and in charge," she said. Despite the disheartening headlines found in daily sports sections, however, the problem of substance abuse, seems to be improving. "I want to believe that athletes are asking more educated questions. Based on the number of calls our facility receives, they want more factual information, not just anecdotal comments from teammates," said Moore. Riley also sees the situation improving. "I don't see the problem getting worse. I think it's a little better now because of all the awareness. There are a lot of programs and information on these diseases," Riley said. "But just because it's better, dosen't mean it's good," Riley added. "Because of drug testing, we can reach young athletes a little sooner," said Ewbanks. Pickett also stressed the importance of drug testing, not only for it's ability to detect abusers, but also for it's long term effects. "After four years under such a watchful eye, hopefully when they get into the pros the athletes will have some idea that they really don't need drugs," said Pickett. "It's important for trainers, coaches, peers and family to be honest, to help the athlete to get a clear picture of how chemicals effect their attitudes and behaviors," added Ewbanks. "It's realy hard for young athletes to face the problem. There's a lot of ego involved. They think they're wonderful. It's hard to tell them what chemicals are doing to them. Their trophies and awards tell them they're doing well. They say, 'If I'm doing so bad, how did I get this trophy?"' said Ewbanks. "It's even harder for professional athletes. It's hard to see that drugs are hurting you when you step out of a stadium filled with thousands of spectators cheering for you. When you've never been anything but a star all your life, it's hard to admit you've got a problem," said Ewbanks. Riley has a solid suggestion for young athlets, "If you want to stop feeling good about yourself, if you like being depressed and miserable, than I have a guaranteed way for you to get what you want. Get involved in drugs and alcohol," he said.
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Broncho netter joins pro ranks By Mary Butler
Sports editor Kevin Hill, CSU's number one singles and doubles anchor for the past three seasons and this years D-9 co-doubles champ, has joined the United States Tennis Association's Satellite pro-tour. The senior Moore native began a month long tour of Arkansas and Louisiana last week where he will battle against other young professionals to "find out whether or not he's got what it takes to make it on the men's pro circuit," said CSU men's tennis coach Francis Baxter. The Satellite tour is a mini protour designed to help aspiring tennis players find their way into the pro ranks. The top men's players do not compete in the Satellite tournaments.
Hill wrapped up his college eligibility last spring with a 32-20 season record, including a quaterfinal performance at the NAIA National Tournament with doubles partner, Tim Richie. Wrapping up his third season as CSU's number one singles man, Hill turned in a 14-10 singles effort and and 17-9 record in doubles competition. The D-9 standout racked up an impressive 98-59 career record as a Broncho. He won two D-9 singles titles and three doubles crowns and qualified for the national tournament the past three seasons. After completing his stint on the mini-tour, Hill will probably return to CSU to finish his degree, coach Baxter said.
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Baptist Student Union gels rich athletic zeal By Mary Butler
Sports editor The wall of trophies rivals any CSU coach's office. Basketball, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling championship reminders decorate the room. The competitors sometimes flaunt blue and gold, but they're not called the Bronchos or even the Lady Bronchos. They prefer names like the Angels or the Rappers and their titles are usually preceeded by a "BSU". The CSU Baptist Student Union sponsors teams in every campus intramural activity and boasts championships in nearly every sport. Last year, the BSU crews competed in 11 sports and walked away with five titles. The women's teams not only swept titles in basketball,
volleyball, flag-football and softball, but were undefeated in the process. The men's squads turned in solid efforts in all their events and wound up with the intramural wrestling title. "The BSU always tries to get involved in as many campus activities as possible," said Jeff Francisco, a former BSU president and current Associate Director intern. "Intramural athletics gives us an opportunity to show a good witness. We try to present a different attitude about winning and losing. Somebody has to be different out there," Francisco said. The athletes who compete for the BSU's intramural teams are not -always involved in the organization. "It dosen't matter if someone's involved in the BSU
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or not, they can compete on our teams," Francisco said. "This turns our teams into a form of outreach. A lot of times someone will get involved with a team and then start coming to the BSU. It's like a circle effect," he added. The BSU's involvment in athletics is not limited to campus functions. Last spring the organization put together a missions team that traveled to Honduras to compete
against university intramural teams, lead instructional clinics and use their athletic platform to reach others with the Gospel. At the end of the summer, the BSU will organize a week long retreat to Glorieta, New Mexico where they will participate in "College Week." The retreat will not only provide a forum for biblical training, but will emphesize competition in a variety of sports, including volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, ping-pong, cross-country
and obstacle course races. "It's a really neat training conference, a super way to motivate us for the fall, and a way to sharpen our skills," said Francisco. "It will help us to continue to make a difference and it will help our outreach," he said. The Glorieta conference is scheduled for August 15-21. Information on the event can be obtained from Jeff Francisco at the campus BSU.
Lady Broncho infielder fine-tunes talent By Mary Butler
Sports editor Lady Broncho softball secondbaseman Leslie Leggett, displaying her talents on the Putnam City Optimist's league team Ultimate, an 18-and-under girls fast pitch team, has found a way to sharpen her skills for CSU's NCAA Divsion II debut next fall. Leggett, a first year commercial art and design major, patrols secondbase for the flashy junior team and handles the clean-up slot in their batting order. "Leslie's an outstanding defensive player," said Assistant coach Mickey Heath. "She leads the team defensively," he added. Leggett boasted a .952 field average for the Lady Broncho last spring. The Ultimate has racked up a 36-10 season record and claims second place in the PCO league. The young squad has suffered only one league defeat. "I'm really working on improv-
ing my hitting this summer. I'd like to be able to help CSU out in that area next year," Leggett said. "Playing in the summer really helps for school ball. You're not just sitting around all summer," she said.
The Oklahoma City native would like to end up at the 18-and-under national tournament this season. "This is my last season in the league and I'd really like to go. It's a goal of mine," she said.
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Computer literacy reveals generation gap By Mary Trichel Do today's preschoolers have more working knowledge of the microcomputer than "Mommy" or "Daddy"? Preschoolers are fast becoming computer literate. Gerber's Childrens Center and La Petite Academy in Edmond are two of the many day-care centers that use microcomputers as a daily part of their learning environment. Gerber's Childrens Center, 1201 W. 15th, incorporates the use of Commodore microcom-
puters in the preschoolers' learning atmosphere. Terry Simkins, Director, stressed the enthusiasm the children exude when playing on the computers. "The children enjoy the cornputers tremendously. They fight over who gets to use the computers and that is why we adhere to strict scheduling when it comes to computer learning time," she said. La Petite Academy, 16301 N. Santa Fe, also utilizes microcomputers. "Our preschoolers are
very, very comfortable with the computers," said Lois Morris, director. "They have none of the hesitation many adults have with computer use. On the contrary, these children are eager and enthusiastic when it comes to computer playtime." Radio Shack computers are used at La Petite, along with a variety of learning cassettes. Big Bird Express, The Number Factory, and Ernie's Magic shapes are a few of the cassettes used. Like Gerber's, La Petite's corn-
puter learning activities begin as early as age two and progress upward through school-age level. Older generations are also beginning to feel the need for computer literacy. Most curriculum areas at CSU now require at least one basic computer class. A computer literacy workshop is offered at least once a year for those who wish to be introduced to microcomputer use. The workshop is generally offered in the fall and lasts for approximately one week.
Mark Fischer, director of institutional research, at one time taught the workshop. "Word processing, database management, and spread sheets are touched upon in the workshop," he said. "Graphics are also being introduced." Microcomputers are readily accessible at various locations on campus. Two labs exist in the business building, another is located in the library, and one lab is housed in the MathComputer Science building.
Gain millions by retirement with savings account interest By Lea Ann Garcia Student writer College students can retire as millionaires. This is not an unattainable goal, but the key is to begin today to work towards that million. Planning for future retirement begins first with forgetting about Social Security. Social Security was implemented to supplement income, not to become a person's only source of income during retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the majority of Americans have not planned
financially for retirement and 58 percent of Americans 65 and older retire on incomes of less than $5,000. College students, who do not want to join this majority at retirement can begin to save towards financial independence. A person beginning at age 25 and saving $84 a month until age 65 at 12 percent interest will have accumulated over $1.2 million. This figure is based on a fixed annual interest rate of 12 percent compounded daily and deposited at the beginning of the year. The college student interested in enjoying most of his money today
can still retire comfortably. A retirement goal of $100,000 can be reached by saving $10.22 a month at 12 percent interest until age 65. Does it sound too good to be true? It is true through the magic of compound interest according to "Common Sense" author and multi-millionaire, Arthur L. Williams, Jr. Just a few extra percentage points of interest can make a difference of thousands of dollars. This difference is seen by using the rule of "72", or dividing 72 by the percentage of interest. This figure arrives at the time period it
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Ham radio operator clubs honored by Edmond mayor By Richard Murteza Student Writer Carl F. Reherman, Edmond city mayor, has proclaimed the week of June 21-28 as Amateur Radio Week. Three CSU students, Jim Yates, David Smith and Dawn Rowell, will participate in a nation wide excercise this weekend, involving the set up and operation of amateur radio nets across the nation. They are affiliated with the local explorer group, Post 73. The three sophomores will be practicing with their post this weekend during the event at OCC. The public is welcome to visit the OCC post Saturday and Sunday at noon. Dr.Donna Guinn, CSU enrollment advisor, is a member of the Edmond Amateur Radio Society. Guinn will also participate at Lake Arcadia this weekend during the exercise. The club will be camped out at Lake Arcadia using a portable generator to provide energy for the equipment. Both clubs are on alert for any emergency, local or world—wide.
The city of Edmond has more than 200 licensed amateur radio operators. Equipment used by the Amateur Radio Operators may vary from high—tech expensive systems to the affordable hand held radios. Each radio, regardless of price, provides an importance to the community and to the world. Amateur Radio operators assist the public by providing emergency radio communications. Exercises include camping out and simulating disastrous situations, such as tornados, earth quakes and hurricanes. The Edmond Amateur Radio Society was among the first to help spot the Edmond Tornado in May 1986. "They are a fantastic group of people," said David Van Nostrand, civil defense safety director for the city of Edmond. Van Nostrand said the ham radio operators have worked with the civil defense department for seven years spotting weather and assisting in additional communications.
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