University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY June 27, 1996
The Student Voice Since 1903
Regents approve $57 million budget By Gayleen Langthorn Staff Writer
KUCO-FM "Z-99" disc jockey Scott Henderson broadcasts alternative music from the studio in the Communications Annex. (Staff Photo by Amir Alavi)
Local station serves as 'alternative' classroom for future broadcasters By Joel Reagan Staff Writer
tudents stuck in their dorm rooms on a hot summer day might want to pour a glass of iced tea, sit back and catch some alternative waves. But don't go far, UCO's alternative rock station, KUCO-FM Z-99 (99.9), can only be heard on campus. The station broadcasts on three transmitters that are the size of stereo receivers. A transmitter is located in each residence hall. These transmitters concentrate the signal on
the campus, beginning on the west edge of campus and abruptly stopping east of the Liberal Arts building. By using recent technology, "Z-99," serves as classroom for future broadcasters and an alternative choice in music for students, said Keith Swezey, oral communications instructor. "This station exists to train students in radio," Swezey said. "It helps a lot," said UCO freshman Scott Henderson. "You can sit here and figure out just exactly what you need to do. Henderson, who also works for KATT-FM, a VSee Z-99, Page 3
The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges approved UCO's budget of almost $57 million Friday at their monthly meeting. Included in the budget is a 3 percent across the board salary increase for faculty and staff scheduled to be implemented in January. The increases are guaranteed, regardless of student enrollment. Since the raise takes effect in January, for fiscal year 19961997 the actual increase is 1.5 percent, said Dr. Roberta Sloan, president of faculty senate. "I'm certainly pleased that there will be raises for faculty and staff, but what averages out to be 1.5 percent for the year is lower than we had hoped for," Sloan said. Sharon Martin, director of budget, pointed out that the increase is on top of any promotion or longevity increases faculty and staff might receive. "Next year they can expect a 3 percent raise," Martin said. "And it is secured forever as a base raise." President Nigh said the decision was made to implement the raise in January because 40 percent of UCO's funds come from enrollment. "If enrollment drops I have
plenty of time to adjust all the other budget needs to cover the raises and insure they stay at 3 percent for all the years to come," he said. Also included in the budget is a boost to the reserve fund. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recommend universities keep a reserve fund of 8.3 percent of the total budget. For UCO this year that would mean over $4.7 million. But UCO won't set quite that much aside this year, having a reserve budget of $3,477,280 or 6.11 percent. "The choice was do I build up the reserve or give raises," Nigh said. "If I had gone with 8.3 percent, I couldn't have given raises." Additionally, the university will be picking up the cost of a mandatory increase in the retirement plan. "The university could've asked the professors to come up with the (additional) money. This is a significant budgetary choice that the faculty will be very happy about," Sloan said. President Nigh said, "In one sense of the word that's another raise for faculty and staff." "We'll be protecting all our employees' retirement... I think that's much more important than putting that into a salary increase," he said. VSee Budget, Page 4
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EDITORIAL Is the right to vote appreciated? Find out The Vista's stance on page 2.
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THEVISTA
June 27, 1996
EDITORIAL
Reclaim your world
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n the 1960s and 70s young people thought they could make a difference in the world around them and in politics. It was during this time, 25 years ago that 18-21 year olds were given the right to vote. They wanted it and they got it, with an amendment to the United States Constitution. "This land is your land, this land is my land..." was the anthem,. The hope was that this new blood would transfuse the American political system, After all, who would benefit most from changes and advancements more than people who affected those changes at the beginning of their adult lives? Those who live with them the longest. Surprisingly, it seems that people ages 18-21 don't want to vote. According to Mademoiselle magazine, October 1995, in 1994, 18-29 year olds made up only 14 percent of the voters, and the rate is still dropping. Look at what has happened in the political arena over the last few years: there have been tax breaks for the rich and worst of all the impending demise of public television. Is this really what young people want? By refusing to vote, young people help to elect officials who do. Hopefully, this trend will abate with the easier registration practices. Another idea that has shown to be effective in increasing voter turnout is improving the flow of information. The Oklahoma Open Meeting/Open Records Act was voted in with the pupose of keeping the press informed. The job of journalists is to report to the public so the may make informed decisions that impact their lives. The public's job is to read it, think about it and make our land ours. It's time for young people to make their voices heard again. After all, politicians listen to the people who have high turnout numbers at the polls. Read, listen and discuss. Educate yourself on current political issues. It's our world, reclaim it. Vote.
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Sidewalk story causes controversy On June 21, Dr. Terry Clark received this letter in reference to our June 20 issue. The hole that is pictured on page 1 of that issue is not the hole that caused Carolyn Higgins' accident. Althoughwe did not distort any facts, we regret any confusion the photograph and caption may have caused.
Dear Dr. Clark, This is to call to your attention a severe breach of ethics which occurred in just one story on the front page of the last Vista published at UCO. I am referring to Mr. Joel Reagan's article "Damaged sidewalks pose hazards at UCO." This is directed to you because I am sure that you are not teaching your students to manufacture the news. The quotes and facts that Mr. Reagan used in his story are essentially correct, with the exception of two minor facts. The context of the quotes could have been better, but for a student reporter they could be considered close. The most glaring errors, which show this definite breach of ethics, and total lack of integrity and character in the Vista front page are: 1) The absolutely false statement used as a caption on the photograph. "Officials say that damage to sidewalks, like this one behind Old North and the one that injured a UCO student are not a top priority." I never said nor intimated, in my conversation with Mr. Reagan, anything close or similar to that statement. The only specific location we talked about was the location near the Music Building. 2) Placing a portion of a quote from me "...There are other things that are more critical," adjacent to the picture, is taking the quote and
information totally out of context; because it was placed by a picture that was not what we were talking about. I was never asked about the particular sidewalk problem displayed in the photograph. 3) The two photo tags and the photo, placed together, communicate totally false information. 4) At no time during the interview was I asked about our overall priorities, what our priority is for safety related items, or our philosophy and approach to safety problems. 5) It is a violation of basic research laws – even for a reporter – to infer that because one specific situation is a certain way, all similar situations are that way also. This is false logic, and always leads to a false conclusion. While I do recognize that the Vista is a training tool, and this is where students cut their teeth; students should be held to certain levels of accountability to insure the stories they write do not compromise their character or integrity or that of the newspaper. If I were a private businessman, and this article was written on my business, you and Mr. Reagan would be getting more that a letter form me – there would be a claim and a summons to court. I hope this information is taken for the constructive criticism that it is meant to communicate. Try as hard as we will, communication is never easy, as the Vista proves every time it is published. —Don M. Power Director of Safety & Environmental Management
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rock station in Oklahoma City, said students can send out 'airchecks' or samples of their broadcast work to stations around the country using the station's equipment. Each broadcast major is required to spend time working for the station. Each student does two shifts. In addition, students in broadcast news classes produce newscasts in the fall and spring semesters. Students also produce live remote broadcasts of UCO football and basketball games. Student broadcasters learn how to use digital broadcast equipment as well as analog. "They use a mix of older and newer equipment," Swezey said. Students also use a computer to build a program library. David Hernandez serves as the program director while Ticcia Palmer is the music director. These students broadcast from 8 a.m. to midnight. The station runs in "automation" in offhours. A computer plays music and the station's IDs. Students began to broadcast on UCO's other station, KCSCFM (90.1 FM), in 1966. By the mid-70s however, student
involvement in this classical music station declined. This decline was linked to funds and programming from National Public Radio (NPR) on KCSC. NPR requires stations to employ professional staffs, Swezey said. KUCO began as KBLZ-FM in the early 80s. The station was broadcast via Multimedia Cablevision at 93.7 FM to the campus. Multimedia stopped carrying local stations two years ago when they started selling their own digital music service, Swezey said. The station could not become a regular broadcast station because the Oklahoma City FM market has been closed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has an allocated number of frequencies and when they fill up, no new stations can be added. UCO would have to buy a station to enter the market. This would be very costly, Swezey said. "It's unfortunate because I think our (alternative rock) format would do well here," Swezey said.
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wenty-five years ago President Richard T Nixon called it "an opportunity to participate in the American adventure."
Today, one UCO professor refers to it as "a squandered opportunity." On June 30, 1971, the 26th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified and voting became a constitutional right for all 18 to 21-year-old citizens of the United States. "Young people in America just don't take advantage of the opportunity to vote," said Dr. Louis Furmanski, chairman of the political science department at UCO. Of the 11 million potential voters the country gained that day in 1971, only 48.3 percent of them voted in the 1972 presidential election. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, voter turnout in that age bracket has declined ever since. Furmanski believes that if 18 to 21-year-olds would exercise their right to vote, the nature of today's political issues could change. "If the youth vote was to increase to 60 to 70 percent," he said, "Politicians would start to address the issues of the young." Furmanski suggests some possible reasons for the lack of voting interest in young voters. These may be general apathy, disgust with politics, or the belief that one vote can't make a difference.
People usually don't start caring about political issues until they are in their mid-20s. This is when they start buying homes and realize they have something at stake, he said. "Short of something like a war that has direct impact on their lives, many 18 to 21-year-olds don't think of politics," he added. Remembering the Vietnam War era as a time of great enthusiasm and participation in politics for young voters, Furmanski said, "The 60s were a period of stretching limits...and challenging authority. There was more of a sense that you could make a change, and the system responded. "It was also a period of increasing mistrust of government," Furmanski believes that young voters reflect mistrust and a general disgust with politics in this country. But he also believes that disgust should motivate them to make a change. "The best way to make that change is to vote," he said, adding that politicians pay attention to demographics. "When they see a large number of votes coming from one group they start paying attention to that group." Furmanski cautions that if young voters don't get involved in the political process now, they may pay a high price later. "If in 10 years you see FICA taxes doubling, who's to blame?" he said. "If you don't vote, don't complain."
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Sparks, parks highlight Inde pendence Day By Joanna Owen Staff Writer
As the sun goes down at UCO this July 4th students looking for a way to celebrate the birth of our country's independence need only to look to the sky. At dusk, a choreographed laser show will begin at Wantland Stadium. Following the 30 minute show, a 20 minutes fireworks display will begin. Students who want to start the days festivities earlier might consider venturing into Edmond. Edmond events include, parades, picnics and pigging out on free watermelon. In Oklahoma City such divert activities as ventriloquism, wrestling competitions and palm reading are offered along with
the traditional fireworks display. Off campus activities near-by include: Edmond 'Bike tour beginning at 7 a.m. at Hafer Park with a $20 registration fee due before the event. •The Edmond Parade beginning at the corner of University and Ayers at 10 a.m. •Old-fashion family picnic at Hafer Park beginning at noon with free watermelon for everyone. Children's games and music offered throughout the day. Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens
Sailer and The Nichols Hills Band performing on Water Stage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Heart Sting performing on
the East Plaza Stage at 6 p.m. •Face painting and family games north of Crystal Bridge. Strolling through the gardens: clowns, magicians, jugglers, mimes and palm readers. Frontier City Theme Park
•Flag-raising ceremony in the Bricktown Plaza following the parade. Also in the plaza: The Bricktown Art Show, a children's carnival and petting zoo, local performers on various stages, a wrestling competition and the music of "Squatty and Bodies" and "Mike Black and the StingRays following the fireworks display.
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Drop and kick • • • Two sod layers place grass south of the Liberal Arts Building. Sod was laid between the Communication building and the Liberal Arts building this week. (Staff Photo by Amir Alavi)
Sloan said faculty would be pleased with the $100,000 earmarked for faculty computers and she hoped to suggest a way they can be equitably distributed. She did express concern over academic funding. "Most faculty feel there should be greater emphasis on academic programs than there has been in the past few years. A
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SPORTS
1996 NBA Draft made up primarily of 'diaper dandies' By Jeff Packham Sports Editor
The 1996 National Basketball Association draft has come and gone, but the problem surrounding it still exists. It used to be that a handful of college underclassmen would apply for the draft every year. Some would be drafted, some wouldn't. Of those not drafted, some would have the opportunity to go back to college to finish their athletic eligibility. However, some would be stuck with little opportunity. This year the problem has reached new proportions. At last check 36 players with college eligibility remaining had applied for the draft. Some of those had mentioned the possibility of returning to college after the draft. It seems that they are just interested in seeing where it is they will be drafted. What bothers me is when I sift through the names, I see very little recognition and even less numbers. I saw players such as Louisville's Samaki Walker, Memphis' Lorenzen Wright and Louisiana State's Randy Livinstone play this season.
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They are decent sophomore players with potential. However, they are marginal NBA players. Walker and Wright will probably be drafted in the first round, but I don't see either one making an immediate impact (even if they play for Vancouver or Toronto). For every Luther Wright or Scotty Thurman out there (both good college players . who failed miserably in the NBA) there is a John Wallace or a Ryan Minor. Wallace came out early last year, but returned after to Syracuse when he was drafted very late. He led them to the finals against Kentucky and now his draft stock has risen tremendously The key to his return was that he didn't sign with an agent when applying for the draft. Minor was considered a guaranteed firstround pick after his Big Eight Player of the Year performance in 1994-95. He returned for his senior season, averaged over 21 points a game for the Sooners and he is still a probable firstround pick. -I realize that there are special players out there that will be able to make enough money to make the decision to leave college early pay off. Massachusetts' Marcus Camby and
Georgetown's Allen Iverson will probably make a lot of money over the next several years. Wright and Walker will most likely make a large sum for a few years. Livingstone and former LSU backcourt teammate
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Ronnie Henderson will likely be cut and will wind up in Europe. Cases such as Stephon Marbury really makes my stomach turn. Marbury used his time at Georgia Tech merely as a one-year tryout for the NBA. Only a few can make it in the the NBA. Here are my picks for Who will stick?. Shareef Abdur-Rahim Ray Allen Marcus Camby Zydrunas Ilgauskas Alien Iv erson Priest Lauderdale el Lloyd on Marbury njs Weal <3r Atit
Projected as a lottery pick, I figure it will take a few years for him just to crack the starting lineup. Marbury had the audacity to tell the Vancouver Grizzlies not to draft him, citing his young age and his desire to be close to home as his reason. And this guy should be handling millions of dollars? Jason Kidd is often used as an example of someone making a successful jump from sophomore season of college to the NBA. This is a guy who has alienated his teammates (the Dallas Mavericks), issued an ultimatum to his new coach regarding a trade and has threatened to sit out a season. This is considered one of the more mature players. The NBA has expressed concern over the recent upswing of immature players making the improbable jump into the world's highest level of hoops. "We're very unhappy about all the early entries," NBA deputy commissioner Russ Granik told Sports Illustrated. "They take away from college basketball, and in most cases they don't make our game any better. If this continues, we won't be getting the polished players."
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Come out swinging...opportu â&#x2013;ş ity differences encite reporters to duke it out By Judy Simpson Staff Writer
et's be honest about the pros and cons of L affirmative action. What it really boils down to is money and who has the majority of it.
Typically it's whoever holds the majority of higher paying jobs. Let's face it, white American males hold the trophy on that one. Historically, men have held the purse strings and it's now time to level the financial playing field. Affirmative action does that. Many women have turned in their aprons for briefcases, not by choice, but out of economic necessity. Most women can't afford to stay at home due to the cost of living and a high divorce rate, we need the right to earn a living as much as men. Like men, women are supporting children but without an able-bodied spouse to help out. By Jeff Packham
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admit it. My forefathers were wrong. The belief of inequality was incredibly idiotic and stemmed from an obvious lack of moral integrity. However, that doesn't make it right to punish the white males of today for my forefather's obvious stupidity. Two wrongs do not make a right. I'm talking about the institution of hiring quotas. While I'm sure some good can come out of quotas, the harm they can do is unavoidable. There was probably a time and
Businesses are starting to realize that the money women and minorities earn is just as green as the money men earn and that they buy big ticket items too. It's to the advantage of a free market system that their spendable income increases. Big business can't afford not to have a representative work force that reflects the makeup of this country, considering the contributions of women and minorities to capitalism. They need our input. Marketing trends are targeting women and minorities more often because they realize their buying power. It's too bad Jeff's ancestors didn't realize that sooner, then we wouldn't have any need for affirmative action. Who knows, we may have had Harriet Tubman on the dollar bill instead of George On Washington.
place for hiring quotas, but the time is not now. Women and minorities have come far in the last half-century, but now resentment is becoming increasingly evident in white males across the nation. These hiring quotas have turned the world into a pressure cooker, and I'm not sure I like what I see inside. We're on the verge of a huge explosion. I don't think there's any question that sexism and racism are at an all-time low. However, they could actually be almost non-existent if it weren't for laws like hiring quotas that refuse to let go of the past. It's
conceivable to think that racial and sexual tension arise as a result of these so-called "necessary" laws. I would hate to think that I could not get a job that I'm qualified for because a quota forced the employer to hire someone who is less capable of doing the job. As a 25-year-old college student, I would like to think that I can receive a job based on my qualifications and merits, not my shapely body or the color of my skin. The Bureau of the Census shows that in 1983 43.7-percent of the work force was made up of women. Hispanics and blacks
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made up 13.8-percent of the labor force then. The most recent statistics show that in 1994 46percent of women and 19.2percent of minorities made up the labor force. And the numbers are still on the rise. However, if we don't take action soon, people 100 years from now are going to mock us the same way we laugh at the ideas of inequality that were so predominant 100 years before now. Yes, we should do away with
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—Singer/Songwriter Kevin Welch will perform at 8:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Blue Door Cafe located at 2805 North McKinley Street. Tickets are $15, and are available at Rainbow Records, 23rd and Classen. For more information call 521-0571. —The Monkees with special guest The Turtles will perform at 8 p.m. June 29 at the Zoo Amphitheater. Tickets are $19. For more information or to charge by phone call 948-6800.
Plays: is being performed at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday until June 29. The performance is at The Pollard Theatre on 120 W. Harrison Street in Guthrie. Admission is $11 for adults, $7 for seniors or military and $7 for children. For more information call 282-2800. — You Can't Take It With You
Special Events: — KCSC-FM 90.1 and The National Cowboy Hall of Fame present the 4th annual"A Prairie Home Companion Picnic" being held at 3 p.m. on June 29 at the east picnic grounds of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Admission is $5 for adults and free to children under 12. For more information call 460-5272.
By Joanna Owen Staff Writer
UCO students with a surplus of daylight and perhaps a scarcity of cash, may want to consider some inexpensive things to do this summer. Those who want to beat the summer heat can catch a ride on the METRO transit bus and be driven to many attractions around Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman. The cost per one-way trip is $1 for adults and 50 cents for senior citizens and children ages 6 to 17 years old. Children under 6 years old are free if accompanied by a paying passenger. Donna Burger, marketing coordinator for METRO transit, said the METRO offers a "Summer Fun Pass." The pass cost $25 and is good for children 6 to 17 years old for unlimited use of the METRO until labor day. "The METRO is an inexpensive way for people to travel around Oklahoma City," Burger said. -
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She said the METRO goes by many attractions such as: Remington Park, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Kirpatrick Center, Bricktown, the State Capital, shopping centers, many area pools, parks and recreation centers. "When a passenger wants off the bus all they have to do is ring the buzzer to let the bus driver know to stop," Burger said. A place the whole family can spend the day is the Oklahoma City Zoo. Cost of admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children 11 years old and younger. People are welcome to bring in their own food and drinks and spend the day exploring the zoo. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily but people are welcome to stay until the sun goes down as long as they are inside the zoo before 6 p.m. Henson said. "Many of our animals only come out early in the morning or later in the afternoon when the sun is not so hot. People are free to stay so they can see some of those animals," Tara Henson,
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public relations coordinator said. During June and July the zoo offers a Wild Tuesday Story Time Safari for children. June's stories are about black and white animals found in and out of the zoo setting. "The stories last 30 minutes, this gives children some entertainment and mom and dad a little break from walking around the zoo," Henson said. Parents are expected to stay with their children during the readings. TC During the month of June, Fridays are "Yipes Stripes Days." Children 11 years or younger wearing stripes on any part of their clothing can get into the zoo for $1 on Fridays. And finally, if your totally broke, you may want to check out the summer twilight concert series announced by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. Concerts in June are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Amphitheater. The concert is outdoors and free to the public.
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June 27, 1996
New gas well could save money By Gayleen Langthorn Staff Writer
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Prepare for takeoff... UCO alumni Gordon Eskridge, a Aerospace Education Specialist, teaches educators how to build water powered rockets during a workshop last week. (Staff Photo by Amir Ala vi)
CO's electric bill could take a steep dive next fall. The natural gas well drilled east of the football field last winter could provide the fuel for UCO's Central Plant, said Nick Widener, executive assistant to the vice president for administration. UCO administration received approval from the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges to enter negotiations to purchase natural gas from Baron Exploration. This is expected to save the university 15 percent a year in utility costs. A drying plant is needed to remove any impurities from the gas, but it would be a small area, said Widener. "We'll negotiate a rate for the cost of the gas and the cost will include the cost of the drying plant," Widener said. The drying plant would lower the temperature of the gas, making the impurities separate from the gas, said Chris Hoke, president of Baron Exploration. He estimated the plant would be 15 feet by 20 feet in area. Widener expects the contract to be a multi-year agreement because it will take more than a year for
Baron to recover their costs. "Baron Exploration leased the mineral rights from the university about four years ago," Widener said. UCO can receive the royalties either in the form of a check or in natural gas. Because of the Central Plant using natural gas, both UCO and Baron have seen the feasibility of producing the well, Widener said. Some universities have wells on campus that produce oil or gas and sell it, but Widener wasn't aware of any universities who pump their own natural gas to heat and cool the campus. Widener said there is also a safety advantage for using the gas produced on campus. "Right now Oklahoma Natural Gas uses high pressure lines to provide gas to the campus," he said. "Our gas line will be a low pressure gas line." While gas lines are generally safe, if the gas line is cut or breaks, the lower pressure lines leak slower than the high pressure lines. "High pressure lines explode if you cut them," Hoke said. "Our goal is to be burning natural gas by the time heating season starts," Widener said. On
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SPECIAL NOTICES DID YOU SEE ME FALL? On March 28, I tripped on the brick sidewalk north of the administration bldg. I was wearing a teal jacket and you stopped and helped me up. Please call me at 528-7836. URGENT! ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015 Waterwood Parkway "C" University & TOEFL Prep Program ELC Certificate Level 6=TOEFL 500+ ELC Certificate Level 9=TOEFL 550+ $800.00 per 4-week term (includes books & trips) Classes:9:00am-3:00pm (M-F) Call: 348-7602 ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail. *PREPARATION for TOEFL
SERVICES ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 3414314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education. PREGNANT? We offer FREE pregnancy tests Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 10am-1prn, Wed from 10am-4pm and Sat by appt only. We can help provide: *Housing *Clothing *Counseling *Classes. EDMOND CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER, 1216 S Rankin, 341-3139 ADOPTION, A loving choice. We are here to help with the very best care at no cost to you.
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EMPLOYMENT CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. Earn up to $2000+/mo working on Cruise Ships or LandTour companies. World travel. Seasonal & full time employment available. No experience necessary. For more information call 1-206971-3550 ext 058064. UPS DELIVERS EDUCATION UPS is looking for loaders and unloaders to work in its OKC facility. Pay is $8/hr + benefits. Interested applicants should contact Gary or Chris at 948-2405. JACKIE COOPER Lincoln, Mercury, BMW needs experienced switchboard operator. Apply at 9505 N May, OKC. AIRLINE JOBS-Now hiring domestic & international staff! Flight attendants, ticket agents, reservationists, ground crew + more. Excellent travel benefits! Call Airline Employment Services, 1-206-971-3690 ext. L58061. NATIONAL PARK JOBS. Forestry workers, park rangers, firefighters, lifeguards, + volunteer and government positions available at National Parks. Excellent benefits + bonuses! Over 25,000 openings! For more info call 1-206-971-3620 ext N58063. EASTERN EUROPE JOBS-Teach basic conversational English in Prague, Budapest, or Krakow. No teaching certificate or European languages required. Inexpensive Room & Board + other benefits. For info call 206-971-3680 ext K58063. NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER needed 35 hrs/wk. Must have valid OK DL, childcare experience preferred. Some benefits, travel opportunities possible, 751-9632. PART TIME home teacher for 9-yr-old autistic boy. No experience required, training provided, 3-6pm M-F, $5/hr to start. Call Tom or Kathy, 359-1696. NEED EXTRA MONEY? Flexible evening hours, set your own schedule. Industrial cleaning/maintenance company has many openings in Edmond. Be part of a growing team. Apply to Mr Lassiter, 3501 NW 63rd, Suite 601, OKC. GREAT JOB for the right person! Cashier, stocker, etc, 21 yrs or older. Can work into full time position. Experience helpful but not necessary, good appearance A MUST. Apply
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1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students!
ART GALLERY Permanent, part time framing. Will train, 25-30 hrs week. Call Pat 842-5024.
ROOM FOR FEMALES, private room & bath, near UCO Library. Share living, kitchen. Clean, bills paid, $250/mo at 478-2767.
WE LOVE COLLEGE STUDENTS Pleasant working atmosphere, laid back & friendly. Set appts for Mortgage Co. M-Th 59pm & Sat 10-2pm, $6/hr + bonus. Best part time job in OKC. Call Rick @ 842-8300 M-F 85.
DUPLEX NEAR CAMPUS at Bauman & Campbell. Microwave, dishwasher, double carport, $440/mo. ALSO DUPLEX at same location w/double driveway, $350. Call Robbie at 330-2066 or 330-3574, leave message.
CAFE 501 is looking for aggressive, energetic people to work in a fast-growing company. Positions available: Baker w/exp, saute cook w/exp. Apply in person at 501 S Blvd, MonThur 2-4pm. NEED RESPONSIBLE person to primarily do housekeeping and some babysitting and laundry in Nichols Hills home. Must be reliable. Willing to work w/your schedule, but must be available Saturdays. Approx 20 hrs/wk @$5/hr. Call 232-8523 M-F 9-5. Ask for Mindy or Larry to apply.
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FOR SALE ONE OWNER 1978 Art Craft mobile home 14X72, 2 bed, 2 bath, air conditioner, storm windows, 2 decks. $7500 OBO, 348-1005. BRASS BED, queen, orthopedic mattress set, still boxed, cost $850, MUST SELL, $250 cash, 794-1204. DAY BED, 2 mattresses, pop-up trundle, still boxed. Cost $850, MUST SELL, $250 cash, 794-1204.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!!! GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM SPONSORS! BILLIONS OF $$$ IN COLLEGE MONEY $$$!!! CALL 1 800 243-2435 FOR INFORMATION.
20' REFRIGERATOR, white and very clean! Defrost & icemaker available. If interested, please call 842-1957 or 879-1179, leave message. Price: $375 neg. WHIRLPOOL stackable washer/dryer, heavy duty large size, 3 yrs old. Pd $1200, will sell $400 neg. Call 842-1957 or 879-1179. MUST SEE to appreciate! 27" Sony TV w/stereo & speakers. black deco cabinet, very nice and modern. Pd $1100, will let go for $450. Call 830-3381 or 842-1957. GETTING MARRIED? I have the Right Stuff! Beautiful & elegant wedding gown, has a gorgeous bodice lace & pearls w/the perfectly matching veil & shoes. Also have bridesmaids and flower girl dresses, depending on your colors! Please call, must sell! 879-1179 or 842-1957. leave message.
ROOMMATES BUSY PROFESSIONAL woman seeks female, ns to share 3br home near campus. $400/mo, all bills pd, 231-9277.