University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY June 25, 1992
The Student Voice Since 1903
Students forgiven for grades •
By Allen Norbury
Staff Writer
FDA seeking cause of patch attacks NEW YORK (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports that people wearing nicotine patches while smoking have suffered heart attacks. Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Mass., told the FDA that five such heart attacks occurred between April and mid-June. The patches, worn like adhesive bandages, contain nicotine that is secreted into the skin. The three companies that make the patches saidthey were aware of the problem and were looking into it.
Estonians 'kroon new monetary tune TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Estonians were rushing to trade rubl es for concrete valuables before their own currency, the kroon, is introduced. The Bank of Estonia this week said the kroon would be introduced Saturday, but so far has not explained how many rubles can be exchanged for kroons. Widespread expectations the ruble will be worthless aftei Saturday led to a rush to dump the currency once used throughout the Soviet Union. Long lines formed at stores and at banks in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, as people tried to get rid of rubles by buying consumer products and paying bills.
Perot spots bargain DENVER (AP) — Ross Perot has a simple answer to Democratic and Republican critics who say the billionaire Texas businessman is trying to buy his way into the White House: They're absolutely right. "I'm buying it for the people because they can't afford it — you made it too expensive," Perot said. Perot's direct assault on those who rebuke his wealth and largely selffinanced campaign is part of a stump speech that's both folksy and funny, with a good dose of criticism for both President Bush and Democrat Bill Clinton. See World Wrap, back page
The University of Central Oklahoma, in cooperation with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, have announced the adoption of a new "academic forgiveness policy." The policy was approved by the state regents, May 29, and goes into effect in the fall of '92. An addendum to the 1992-93 undergraduate catalog shows the policy offers op-
portunities for academic forgiveness to undergraduate students who show promise of succeeding at the college level after an earlier academic setback resulting in a poor academic record. The policy has two provisions which include repeated courses and academic reprieve. The repeated courses provision allows undergraduate students to repeat a maximum of 12 semester hours in which the original grade was a D or F. The second attempt will count in the calculation of the retention and graduation
grade point averages. If a student repeats an individual course more than once, all grades earned, with the exception of the first, are used to calculate the retention and graduation grade point average. Students repeating more than the first 12 hours of Ds and Fs may do so with the original grades and repeat grades averaged. "We anticipate this affecting more students than the reprieve," said Sharon Martin, acting registrar. This will be administered by academic advisors, she said.
See Forgiveness, page 7
Clark Terry demonstrates his trumpet technique to Mike Ourton. Over 100 jazz musicians attended Terry's All-American Jazz Camp and Jazz Festival on UCO's campus this week. (Photo by Daniel Smith)
Anorexia and Bulimia: Social stigmas or socially accepted? By Angela Mitchell
Staff Writer
She quietly slips away from the dinner table and makes her way to the restroom. She checks to make sure she's alone, approaches the toilet and then vomits up her meal. Specialists say that eating disorders, like the bulimic example above, are on the rise. More and more people are falling victim to the social stigma of the perfect body being the model or body builder. "Eating disorders are very common on the UCO campus," said Janis Chapel, University of Central Oklahoma counselor. "In fact, we have about 10 to 15 students per
year who come in, and I know there are many more on campus." Eating disorders are broken down into three forms: anorexia nervosa (selfstarvation), bulimia (binging and purging) and compulsive overeating. Anorexia develops from the fear of gaining weight. Anorexics are usually thin and go long periods of time without eating. They may periodically binge and purge like bulimics. Bulimia is the most common form of an eating disorder. The person binges and purges and is average to slightly above average in body size. They do most of their eating alone and away from social activities. "Bulimics have usually tried every diet around. They can't quit binging, therefore
resulting in purging," said Chapel. They purge through self-induced vomiting, overusing laxatives and diuretics, fasting or overeating and excessive exercise, she said. "Most people don't realize that exercise is a purging device. If someone eats excessively then justifies that by increasing their exercise plan, the exercise isn't helpful," said Chapel. "These people will usually deny their eating problem." Chapel said compulsive overeaters are usually overweight and eventually become obese. They eat to deal with all situations and feel out of control. Most of their food is eaten in private to avoid drawing attention
See Disorders, page 7
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