The Vista June 30, 1994

University of Central Oklahoma

THURSDAY June 30, 1994

The Student Voice Since 1903

'Libertyfest' to kick off 4th of July festivities ebrated in and around the city with a kiteflying contest, a rodeo, a parade and capped off with a fireworks display.

At the University of Central Oklahoma, the Libertyfest entertainment begins at 8 p.m. in Wantland Stadium with

By Jeff Billington Staff Writer

Independence Day. The Fourth of July.

The 183rd day of the year.

No matter what you call it, in the United States, it still is a day to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which declared our country forever free from British rule.

Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, which has stood intact for 218 years.

Among all of the holidays of the year, Independence Day appeals to both young and old with the sense of patriotism and national pride which glows in every loyal American heart.

The roar of cannons and the smell and sound of muskets on smoke filled battlefields have been replaced in modern times with the symbolic popping of Black Cat firecrackers, multi- Mitch Baker/The Vista colored sparkling fountains and Roman popular and contemporary music percandles. formed by the Castle Family, then a In Edmond, an annual celebration called ceremony that naturalizes new U.S. citi"Libertyfest" kicks off the Independence zens.

Day festivities.

The fireworks display begins at 9:50 p.m., For 22 years "Libertyfest" has been cel-

with the pre sentation synchronized to music.

The day begins with a parade through the streets of downtown Edmond at 10 a.m., with several civic and commercial floats, as well as the 95th Army Band and the 14th U.S. Cavalry Reenactment Group, said JerryJones, parade coordinator.

More than 40 Shriner units, 150 bicycles and several vintage automobiles will take part in the parade, said Jones.

"Last year at the fireworks display, not only was Wantland Stadium filled to capacity, but the streets around the field were packed with cars and people hoping to see the show," Jones said.

As the last of the smoke disperses into the star-filled sky, this Fourth of July will continue to serve as a reminder that for centuries, Americans have fought to preserve freedom, a freedom for which our earliest patriots paid the highest price.

to Fire department enforces city's fireworks law Roman candles, firecrackers, m-60s, bottle rockets and whistle chasers all pack a punch of excitement for the Fourth of July, but so does the cost of setting them off within city limits.

"The possession, storage and transportation of fireworks as well as the lighting of them in the city limits of Edmond is extremely prohibited," said Major David Wiist of the Edmond Fire Department.

Edmond has enforced the laws banning fireworks in the city limits for 15 years, said Wiist.

"House fires have dramatically dropped since we started enforcing the laws concerning fireworks," Wiist said.

Other reasons for the law banning fireworks were citizen complaints about the noise and carelessness of people, said Wiist.

The first offense for possession of fireworks results in confiscation of them, with repeat offenses leading to citations up to $100, Wiist said.

"We encourage everyone with the impulse of buying fireworks is to go watch the show at Wantland Stadium, because it is good, safe entertainment," said Wiist.

Regents discuss gender inequity lawsuit

By Roy Howe Staff Writer A lawsuit based on gender inequity against the university and its governing board sent the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges behind closed doors to discuss the case at its regular meeting June 17.

Meanwhile, a year-long federal genderinequity inquiry continues concerning the University of Central Oklahoma's

sports programs.

Regarding the lawsuit, College Regents returned from executive session where no action was taken and no comments were made.

The charges were filed by former parttime funeral services instructor Jeanne Roberts.

Court documents filed by Roberts state she was denied a full-time position at UCO last August.

"This action was impermissibly based

insignificant part upon her gender and on an impermissible preference for males on the part of the Department Chair Ken Curl."

Curl said the department of funeral services at UCO has a history of employing both sexes.

"This department has always had a preference for qualified faculty," Curl said, "both male and female."

"As damages, the Plaintiff claims lost income and emotional distress which should be valued in a sum in excess of $10,000,"

Roberts' complaint reads.

Roberts is also asking that UCO be ordered to place her in a full-time tenure track position as a professor.

The federal complaint falls within Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In a written reply to the charge, Sheridan McCaffree, attorney for the regents, said "Defendants deny that the selection was based on gender or on an impermissible IF See LAWSUIT, back page

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Learning

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Students from Taiwan study English at the Edmond Language Institute at UCO.

Dating Helpful suggestions are offered for dating on a budget in the expensive '90s.

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Oklahoma edges Texas 7-6 Saturday at UCO's Broncho Diamond in the Sunbelt Classic Baseball Series.

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Trees essential to aesthetic value n old photographs of the Territorial Normal School, huge trees line the walk to Old North Tower. nee carefully nurtured on what was a barren hilltop, no trace of the trees that lined the walks of the campus remain today.

Trees are the breath of life to the earth. In the miracle of photosynthesis, they breathe in the had and breathe out the good.

Trees provide shade from the sun, homes for the birds and a climbing challenge for the young at heart. While it takes years for a tree to reach full maturity, it takes only minutes to cut one down.

The aggressive expansion and renovations happening at the University of Central Oklahoma are resulting in an inconvenience to students, but death to the trees.

The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University both have beautifully landscaped campuses with many shade trees that serve as buffers against the wind and rain.

UCO is an older institution, but we are far behind when it comes to the aesthetic value of our campus.

It seems every time UCO implements an expansion, the plans rarely take the trees into consideration.

Across the campus lawns, yellow ribbons dot the scruffy bark of trees. The ribbons mark the trees designated to escape the executioner's ax. A death sentence awaits the rest.

Officials at UCO say steps are being taken to save as many trees as possible, yet some trees were transplanted only a few weeks ago. It is not likely they will survive being transplanted in the unseasonable summer heat.

Is this progress? Some people say it's necessary to cut down the trees, to clear the way for expansion.

Isn' t that what the destroyers of the rain forest claim? That the economy deserves more attention than the environment?

It seems that the bureaucrats fail to hear the voice of the people, the sigh of the earth, the cry of the birds. They hear instead, the crackle of money.

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Dreams: Far away shadows of lost hope? was driving home after a long and exhausting day of work. It had been one of those days.

One where you wake up and the only pantyhose you have without runs are under a dirty wet towel in the laundry basket. You don' t have the right change for the children's lunch, and the only thing you accomplished at the office was to add another three inches to the stack on your desk and two more wrinkles in your face.

I was 'brain-dead.' Ahead of me waited three children, six loads of laundry, two dirty toilets and dinner to cook.

Right now though, I was stuck in 1-240 traffic, my patience thin.

Out of boredom I read the license tag on the car ahead of me.

It read, "IDREAM." Who in the world would have tags that read "I dream?"

The traffic began to move and I was determined to get a glimpse of the person who had the gall to spoil such a miserable day with a

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memories of the same dreams that tag like "I Dream."

I pulled next to the car and stared I once dreamed. at the 55-year-old man who ap- Once I had felt unlimited, imagipeared to be a normal person. He native and free thinking. looked back at me puzzled. All I Somewhere though, I had left could think was "What do you my dreams behind, put them aside for the 'important' dreams of a mean, I Dream?"

The words stayed on my mind respectable adult.

We forget to dream. Our hectic all the way home.

What happens when we become lives cloud over our dreams and older? Does adulthood mean that make them far away shadows of we no longer have the ability to lost hope. dream, to take a chance, to reach A friend of mine recently told for the stars. Does the day-to-day me, "Sharon, reach for the moon. routine crush the dreams we The worst you will do is fall short dreamed as children? and land among the stars. Not a I felt revived when I arrived bad place to be." home. I asked my children, "What Now I dream. I dream the simple do you dream?" I was surprised by dreams and even the impossible ones. their answers.

They didn't dream of becoming I want my children to know it's doctors or lawyers, owning a house OK to be a 'grown-up dreamer.' or being rich and famous. They That dreams are the hope and dreamed of flying and magic, flow- promise of life. ers and horses. They dreamed of The next day I placed a sign in sliding down a snowy hill, climb- my car window. IDREAM2. ing the biggest tree, going to the -Sharon Jennings moon, or being in a circus.

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LETTERS

O.J. drama drowning out World Cup finals

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he final countdown of the World Cup has al ready begun. As reviewed by some of the top soccer watchdogs an estimated of two billion people will watch the final of World Cup '94. Fans from all over the world have poured into the states in thousands in the hope of seeing their home team make it to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. where the final match will be played. But, how are the people of the host nation taking this fever? As taken from the USA TODAY, in a USA TODAY/CNN/Gallop poll 66 percent of the respon-

dents did not know where the World Cup was going to be played.

Soccer is obviously not a new sport in this part of the hemisphere.

Having said this, its lack of media coverage in recent times should not be used to underestimate its sensational history and its objective to bring the world together.

Let us not forget that the media which regards this sport indifferently is the same that which intensely bombarded us with Tonya and Nancy's out-of-ice case in the Winter Olympics back in Lillehammer.

Now that the World Cup has

already kicked off and at the time when we are all braced up to see soccer make a history, a tragedy befalls somewhere in California.

A friend of mine thought that O.J. Simpson's highway takeoff was more thrilling and gripping than any of the World Cup goals so far.

We can only hope and see that this ill -fated drama will swiftly come to a peaceful conclusion so that we can resume tuning on this most globally watched sporting event.

-Kunga Tshring UCO student

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June 30, 1994

Commencement set for July 30

By Matt Williamson Staff Writer

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Tassels and gowns will flow from Old North to Hamilton Field House in the traditional "Old North March," 10 a.m. July 30.

The summer ceremony offers many new amenities, making it easier for the graduating students and guests.

Two deaf interpreters, a recessional at the conclusion of the ceremony, a new sound system and two photo points for the guests are all in place to make the ceremony run on schedule.

Free ice water will be available in the lobby. During last year's ceremony several people complained of heat exhaustion.

The lobby will also host the overflow seating and monitors will be in place for continued viewing of the ceremony.

After the ceremony, President Nigh will be available in the wrestling room for photos with students and guests. Students must provide their own cameras, said Terry May, assistant vice president of academic affairs.

An hour before the summer graduation ceremony, graduates are asked to report to Old North for the traditional tour and march

to Hamilton Field House. The rain plan calls for graduates to report directly to the field house 30 minutes early.

May said that as of June 23, there were 498 applying graduates.

"We expect between 600 and 650 graduates to apply before the deadline," said May. The summer of 1993 had 599 graduating students with only 384 attending the ceremony.

May said more students should be attending as they learn the field house offers better seating arrangements than Wantland Stadium, which was used in years before.

The first time the ceremony was held in the field house on a regular basis was spring 1993.

"The move to the field house makes for a much more comfortable setting," said May. A representative from the College Board of Regents will be opening the ceremony.

Including graduates, 5,000 seats are available.

"Early arrival for guests is strongly suggested. Seating is not guaranteed," said May. The ceremony is expected to last less than two hours.

"One hour and 56 minutes is the most we've ever gone. I am personally proud of that fact," said May.

UCO President George Nigh and Gov. David Walters send off balloons at the Groundbreaking Ceremony. The ceremony was held April 22 to commemorate the expansion and renovations of the university. (Photo by Daniel Smith)

Residents benefit from balloons

By David Hanigar Student Writer

For most, a balloon may represent a birthday or anniversary or perhaps a gigantic sale at a local car dealership, but for those finding balloons released from the University of Central Oklahoma's Groundbreaking Ceremony, they represent a nice chunk of change.

June 13 marked the latest

claim of some of the 52 balloons worth $52 each that were released in commemoration of UCO' s $52 million groundbreaking ceremony.

The balloons carried a coupon redeemable at the UCO President's Office.

"I thought it was a joke," UCO student Kendra King said, after finding two balloons stuck in a tree at her parent's house in south Oklahoma City.

Brenda Estrada had to break the news to her non-English speaking father who found $364 worth of balloons in the backyard of his Oklahoma City home on NW 10th St. So far, only 27 of the yellow and blue "floating treasures" have been claimed.

One balloon holds a ticket for the grand prize of an Edmondgetaway package. It has not yet been returned.

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June 30, 1994

All you need is love?

Some inexpensive alternatives available for dating in the '90s

By Jeff Billington Staff Writer He arrives at her house wearing an Eskimo Joe's T-shirt, cutoff jeans and Birkenstock sandals. She opens the door, and the outfit she has on would knock the socks off of any person that saw her.

Their destination : the couch, to eat their dinner on TV trays and to watch an evening of "new release" movies on the VCR. Welcome to the new world of dating in the '90s. More and more couples are choosing to make home the new dating arena, because of the rising costs of restaurants and the theater.

A ticket to a movie theater ranges in cost from $6 to almost $8. In contrast, renting a movie will cost from $2.50 to $4.50, depending on the rental store.

More and more restaurants are now choosing to offer home delivery on most of their menu items.

A class entitled "Loving and Liking," explores the dating scene and is offered by the University of Central Oklahoma every spring semester.

The class, taught by Dr. Charles Whipple, UCO psychology professor, teaches students how to become compatible with each other.

"Our class is very popular and is always heavily enrolled," said Whipple.

Whipple said that a lot of students are starting to jog or walk in the area parks because it is rela-

tively inexpensive.

"Dating can get expensive, but there are a lot of things I enjoy doing that are just as much fun and not expensive at all," said Shiloh Smith, UCO senior.

"Coming from a small town, I guess you learn to make your own fun," Smith said. would just assume to be sitting outside and getting to know somebody. The movies and dinner are fun for a change, but it does get expensive, and I couldn't afford to do it all the time, and I wouldn't expect it all the time from the person I was dating."

During the summer, outdoor activities take precedence over the indoor events.

Drive-in theaters, once considered obsolete, are making a comeback.

"My girlfriend and I like to go to the drive-in. Not to just watch the show, but to take dinner with us and to be outdoors," said Mark Howerter, UCO junior.

Oklahoma City has three driveins, and Guthrie has one that many

are The Riviera on South 59th and Sante Fe, The Winchester at 6930 S. Western, The Chief on South Highway 81 and in Guthrie, The Beacon.

"Occasionally going out to dinner and a movie is nice, but considering economics, time and the stress level involved, jogging or bike riding or even staying home ordering pizza and renting a movie is usually more practical and fun," said UCO freshman Sheila Bivins.

When Remington Park or Frontier City may seem too expensive, other activities that students find

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students frequent when the pocketbook is dry.

The Oklahoma City drive-ins

appealing may be any of the many museums around town, like The National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, or perhaps the Oklahoma City Zoo, which is one of thel0 best zoos in the United States because of their almost 2,000 exotic animals.

The "historic" Farmer's Market located in downtown Oklahoma City is a meeting ground for some because of the fresh fruits and vegetables available, as well as a variety of flea market items. Most of the market is in a two-story building and a covered mall.

Clubs are also a popular hangout for some students, with live bands playing throughout the city.

VZD'S, Bricktown Harley's and Sipangos are just a few where live bands play.

Some clubs such as Woodstock Bar and Grill, located at 3217 N. May, offer a variety of free buffets nightly.

So, whether at home on the couch eating takeout food or spending a night on the town, the trick is to Wave as much fun as possible, as cheaply as possible.

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Language program teaches students English

By Kelly Barnes Student Writer

For many people, the opportunity to travel to another country to learn a new language and experience different cultures seldomly arises. But for three students from Taiwan, their opportunity of a lifetime came through the new Edmond Language Institute (ELI).

Chia-Hui Yu (Shi) 25, Shu-hao Chang (Chase) 24, and Ling-Long Tsai (Arthur) 31, are the first three students in the English As A Second Language Program and have been studying English for the past three weeks at ELI on the University of Central Oklahoma campus.

The three students have enj oyed their visit to Oklahoma and are experiencing the culture only read about in their homeland.

"The people have been friendly.

We have been to Wal-Mart and the mall. Shopping is a convenience in this country," said Tsai.

The students have also enjoyed the climate change and long summer days in Oklahoma.

"The land here is so beautiful and big. The sunlight lasts longer and the heat here is drier than in Taiwan, but it is hot, "said Yu. For many students involved in the ELI program, it is their first experience with American culture.

"We took all the students out to Arcadia L eke and tried to show them an American-style picnic.

Many of the students had never seen a hamburger cooked on a grill and had never tried spitting watermelon seeds," said Lynn Lowman, administrative secretary at ELI. "It was really funny. We told them it was a national pastime and the next thing you know, we had all the international students in a line trying to spit watermelon seeds," said Lowman.

All three of the students spoke some English before coming to the United States, but never had

the opportunity to communicate with others who spoke English.

"We would study English in school, but as soon as we left the classroom we would begin speaking Chinese again.

I always spoke in Chinese to my family and friends, so I was never really forced to learn the language," said Chang.

The trio agrees America has been a learning experience they are grateful to have had, but still long Students Chia-Hui Yu (Shi) and Shu-hao Chang (Chase) read a to return home after magazine at UCO's Edmond Language Institute. (Photo by Chris Smith) completing their education.

Although America provides but I feel they (guns) are not for "I attended a junior college in these students with many positive good use. It is difficult to buy a Taiwan that was a sister school to opportunities, they expressed con- gun in Taiwan because they are not UCO. I want to go through the cern about many of the problems for a good purpose. said Tsai.

Master of Business Administra- that plague the country.

The cost of the complete protion (MBA) program in the fall . I "In America, it is too easy to gram ranges from $1,300 to $2,000 plan to return to Taiwan after that," buy guns. I know your Constitu- depending on the housing option said Yu. tion allows the right to own a gun, of each student.

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Prince Charles admits to infidelity LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles says he cheated on Princess Diana but only when their marriage was irretrievably broken, news reports said today.

Independent Television News said a documentary interviewer asked the heir to the British throne if he has been faithful to his wife. ITN said Charles' answer is "Yes." and then he pauses and adds "until it became dear that my marriage had irretrievably broken down."

News reports say the prince does not divulge in the 150minute documentary, -Charles: the Private Man, the Public Role," with whom he was unfaithful. But British tabloids say it was an old girlfriend. Camilla Parker Bowles.

According to other excerpts of the documentary Charles reportedly becomes irritated when asked about his failed marriage and replies: "Look, come on. It happens to half the country and it happened to me. It is not something I wanted to happen."

Marijuana herbicide threatens cattle TULSA. Okla. (AP) -- Drug agents and National Guardsmen with backpack sprayers are using i common herbicide for the first time in Oklahoma to kill wild marijuana.

But warnings about exposing cattle to the chemical have ranchers anxious about the effects.

The state and Monsanto Co, — which markets the widely used herbicide, Roundup — say the chemied is safe. But 1\4onsanto says Roundup isn't made to kill marijuana and warns ranchers to keep cattle off treated pastures.

But it is not recommended to kill wild marijuana and, depending on the strength used, livestock and other grazing animals should be kept from treated ground from 10 days to eight weeks, said Richird \loth, Nionsanto's technied marketing and support manager.

Chinese Garden sprouts interest ST. LOUIS (AP) — President Clinton's decision last month to extend most-favored-nation status to We People's Republic of China assured fertile ground for two of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most ambitious new projects.

One visible project will be the Chinese Garden under construction on the grounds of the 79-acre botanical garden.

Less visible to the public but of greeter importance to the scientific community is the recent receipt Of 62,500 mounted, pressed specimens of Chinese plants.

We are really stressing the quality of the g- trden," he said We are trying to make it as authentic as possible.'

Brunner noted that the new Chinese specimens already have drawn the attention of U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

"The large majority of all our drugs are derived from plants," he said, "About one in six of all the plants in China are used medically there, and just being able to confirm information about these specimens will have tremendous impact here."

War games blast into video world TOKYO (AP) What wasn't won on the battlegrounds of Midway, Okinawa and Iwo Jima is now being won on video screens and in comic books throughout Japan.

An entire genre of computer games, comics and books is rewriting history in Japan's favor, catering to the tastes of yoUng Japanese searching for heroes in an uncertain world.

In one computer game, "Commander's Decision," the commander of the Japanese Navy docks at Saigon to give his soldiers a three-day break after an intense exchange of artillery in the Gulf of Tonkin.

He issues the command, "Comfort." The implication: His men will be spending time with local women forced into sexual slavery — known as "comfort women" in Japan.

After the break, the soldiers carry out their mission: :They lead the Japanese Navy to victory against the United States, reversing the outcome of World War II.

June 30, 1994

THE VISTA

Material Issue 'pops into OKC

By Jimmy Hyde

Staff Writer "We still hold the torch for melody and hard rock songs," said Jim Ellison, guitarist/vocalist for Material Issue.

"People that haven't really listened to power pop records don't know what it's all about. They always think it is just skinny ties and wimpy songs, but a lot of those bands were actually pretty heavy." Ellison ought to know.

He and Material Issue have been cranking out power-pop inspired rock songs since 1987.

The band, currently touring in support of their third release, Freak City Soundtrack, played to a crowd consisting of many University of Central Oklahoma students Saturday in Bricktown.

The band was formed in Chicago by Ellison and college friend bassist Ted Ansani. To complete the line-up, the two found drummer Mike Zelenko through a local rock paper. The band quickly released an EP and hit the road, gaining national attention.

"Word got out that we put on a good show," said Ansani.

The band's breakthrough came in 1991 with the release of their debut International Pop Overthrow. The record yielded the alternative hits "Diane" and "Valerie Loves Me." The second record, Destination Universe spawned the hit, "What Girls Want," giving the band Top 40 air-play.

The new record Freak City Soundtrack is selling quite well, said Ellison.

"We got to keep it up there, the records are weird because the old ones sell really good now too," he said.

The video for the new single "Kim the Waitress," inspired by the French film Delicatessen, is still in rotation on MTV. Freak City Soundtrack is a change for Material Issue, featur-

Jim Ellison of Material Issue performs at Bricktown Amphitheater. The band played June 25. (Photo by Mike Simons)

ing a more straight forward guitar attack. The band chose to work with producer Mike Chapman(Blondie, Sweet and The Knack). Jeff Murphy of Shoes produced the first two.

"This is our third record. We did two that were kind of the same, we wanted to do something different," said Ellison.

Recorded in the bands hometown, the record features guest appearances by many notables including Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick.

"Rick we've been friends with and we really wanted him to play on the record," said Ellison. "We love his guitars and I'm not like any kind of virtuoso, so we wanted to add that element to the record."

The band has been on tour in

America since March.

"We keep taking little breaks then going out and doing more," said Ansani.

Ellison said, "We don't have any desire to really go to Europe or nothing."

The band stopped through Oklahoma City last weekend playing at the Bricktown Amphitheater.

"This is gonna be one of them, man this is a wacked-out place.

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Graduate coordinates peace caravan to Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador

By Paul Eddy

Staff Writer Nathaniel Batchelder, former graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma, helped to coordinate the Oklahoma City area participation in the Pastors for Peace Caravan this past weekend.

"This mission is on its way to Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. It will mainly be providing medical aid and educational supplies," said Batchelder.

"The Pastors for Peace usually organize about four of these caravans a year," said Batchelder.

"We, the Peace House, like to participate in the caravans."

The Peace House was established by the Sisters of Benedict in 1981 to deal with the problems in Central America, and nuclear proliferation, said Batchelder.

Batchelder has been involved with the Peace House since 1985.

"One of the reasons that I chose to work with the Peace House is because of Vietnam. Vietnam

really helped to shape my evolution and the corresponding new values," said Batchelder.

"We at the Peace House support issues involving women's rights, racial problems, gay rights, poverty, and the environment," said Batchelder.

Batchelder states that he still uses the knowledge that he gained while in the psychology department at UCO in his work at the Peace House.

For more information on Peace House activities call 524-5578.

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Model urban forest to take trees' place on campus

By David Hanigar

Student Writer

"In harm's way."

This is how University of Central Oklahoma Projects Coordinator Farrell Rosson described the trees doomed to destruction as the construction continues across campus grounds.

Although "tree lovers" are in an uproar as a 25-foot wide ditch loops the university, the erection of new buildings and the remodeling of parking lots will eliminate several trees and shrubs, university officials insist that whenever they can, they are doing their best to preserve every tree.

Nick Widener, UCO executive projects coordinator, said that although the loss is unfortunate, it

will be minimal once the project is completed.

"It seemed logical that since some trees are going to have to go away, this is a chance for us to look at the situation and say, 'Can we make the change come out for the better in the long run.

Widener said that they are going to construct a landscape known as a "model urban forest."

"We are trying to develop areas in an urban setting that adapt themselves to the setting that they're in and still provide trees for people that live there."

The Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture describes an urban forest as a forest that has uses other than the production of wood, such as shade or beauty.

They recommend that the spe-

cies of trees included are native to the area so they can easily survive without special treatment and each species do not exceed a ratio of 10 to 15 percent.

I "What happens is, if all your trees are the same type, then one disease could come along and wipe out the entire area whereas if you have many different kinds of trees the loss is not as fatal," said Mark Bays of the Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture.

Most of the trees on campus are a species that exceed the 10 percent ratio or are overridden with a disease known as "Dutch Elm disease" and will die anyway, Widener said.

"There's nothing we can do to keep them from getting it and nothing we can do to kill it," he said.

UCO to host Computer Educator's Institute

By Anthony Tompkins

Staff Writer Computer technology is changing the face of education, and educators must stay current to provide students with the best possible educational environment.

To do this, the University of Central Oklahoma will host the 21st annual 1994 National Computer Educator's Institute July 31 through Aug. 12.

One hundred and five educators from colleges throughout the United States and Canada will attend the institute that is designed to teach teachers about changes in computer technology, said Dr. William Morey, director of the institute and an associate professor of decision science at UCO. "The major purpose of the institute is to get college educators updated on the latest technology," said Morey.

The institute is a comprehensive two-week program worth four

hours of graduate level college South Carolina, "An Introduction credit, said Morey. to Visual BASIC for Windows," "Most of the people attending taught by Bill Root from the Unialready have Ph.D.s, but they can versity of California at San Diego, use the institute for their continu- and "Microcomputer Applications ing professional education cred- Using Windows 3.1," taught by its."

Tim Trainor and Diane Four courses taught by profes- Krasnewich from Muskegon sors who are visiting from other Community College in Michigan. universities will be held during The visiting educators will:stay the institute, said Morey. in student dormitories on campus, "During the courses the teachand they will have access to camers try to model teaching techpus facilities offered to all tuition niques. In other words, besides paying students, said Morey. learning the subject, they are learn"The institute is good for the ing how to teach the subject," said university in a financial manner, Morey. because facilities that would oth"Perhaps more than any other field, when you teach computer erwise be standing vacant are berelated subjects, it is important to ing used."

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However, the trees that don't have the disease could be saved if they were sprayed in early spring and the diseased trees were removed, said Gary Roberts of Acintox Pest and Landscape Corporation.

Although some trees cannot be saved, other steps have been taken to minimize the damage, Widener said.

Meetings are being scheduled with the contractors to move the loop west of its original path in order to save a line of trees north of the Max Chambers library.

"Whenever we ask them to make adjustments to the lines they charge us for it. When we tell them a line has to be shorter or longer, it costs us. But where it's possible, we're committed to pay-

ing the extra money to save the trees," Widener said.

Other actions involve the transplanting of trees that are not diseased and are small enough they can be Moved with positive results, Widener said. These trees have been tagged with yellow markers, although re-tagging may be necessary.

Postponement of some construction until the winter when trees have a better chance of success during transplantation is also being considered.

Widener said that in addition to two grants from the Forestry Department, over a$100,000 has been left exclusively for the development of the urban forest and the purchase of native trees and grasses.

UCO to hold music institutes

By Paul Eddy

Staff Writer

Beginning July 5, music will fill the air as the University of Central Oklahoma hosts the Music Theater Workshop and the Summer Choral Institute.

The Music Theater Workshop is in its ninth year, said Carveth Osterhaus, director of music theater at UCO. "We use this to recruit for our program here at UCO, because most of the students are high school or younger," said Osterhaus.

There will be a performance by the participants of the Music

Theater Workshop on July 15.

The location depends upon the availability of Mitchell Hall Theatre due to the construction.

The summer Choral Institute will also be in session during July.

Forty high school students will be participating in the institute, said Dr. Lon Dehnert, associate professor of music at UCO. The Summer Choral Institute will culminate in a performance at 1:30 p.m. on July 9 in the University Center Ballroom.

For more information contact either Dr. Dehnert at 3412980, Ext. 5740; or Osterhaus at 341-2980, Ext. 5753.

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LSC makes changes in tournament formats

ENMU favored; UCO picked 6th

By Scott Moore Sports Editor

By Rodd Melton Student Writer

League officials of the nine universities in the Lone Star Conference(LSC), which includes the University of Central Oklahoma, recently made several revisions concerning the future of conference athletics.

Post season conference tournament changes were made in the LCS sports of baseball and men's and women's basketball.

The post season baseball tournament has been discontinued. The teams will still play every team five times during the season but the format will change. Last season the teams met four times in the regular season and once more in a post season tournament. Starting in the Spring of 1995, the teams will play a three-thy, five-game series.

In men's and women's basketball, the number of teams in the post season tournament has been reduced to only the top six teams from the conferences final regular season standings.

California pitcher Brent Husted delivers a pitch during last Thursday's victory over Georgia at UCO's Broncho Diamond.

California went on to claim their second straight Sun Belt Championship by beating Florida 13-2 Saturday. (Photo by Ken Kappen)

Bookout boosts Oklahoma in 7-6 win over Texas

By Scott Moore Sports Editor Casey B ookout' s game-winning RBI in the bottom of the seventh inning propelled Oklahoma to a 76 victory over Texas to claim fifth place at the 18th annual Sun Belt Classic at UCO's Broncho Diamond.

Oklahoma collected 10 hits to Texas' six in the seven inning contest. Oklahoma's Michael Matthews picked up the win after replacing starting pitcher Steve Foral in the final inning. Foral, Oklahoma' s ace who had beaten Texas three previous times, allowed five hits and struck out 11.

Texas roughed up Foral for a 40 lead after two innings but Oklahoma knotted it up in their half of the third when Bookout blasted a grand slam.

Bookout proved to be the hero for Oklahoma, batting .500 for the series and leading the team in hits (12) and runs (10) and tying a Sun Belt record for home runs with four.

Oklahoma finishes the Classic with a record of 3-4.

California won the Sun Belt Crown Saturday by blasting Florida 13-2 at Edmond North High School in a game that Florida called to a halt after five innings.

It was California' s second straight Sun Belt Classic Championship.

LSC to hire commissioner

The Lone Star Conference Pre-season Volleyball Poll, conducted by the University of Central Oklahoma Sports Information Office, has picked the Zias of Eastern New Mexico University to repeat as LSC champion, edging Angelo State by just one point.

The Central Oklahoma volleyball team was picked sixth with one first place vote.

ENMU, who finished 33-6 overall and 15-2 in the conference last year, collected nine first place votes and 132 total points, just ahead of the Rambelles of ASU who collected seven firs t place votes and 131 total points. UCO collected 78 total points.

UCO will return three starters from last year's squad that fin-

ished 23-14 overall and 7-7 in the conference.

"On paper this is going to be a rebuilding year, that's why we were picked so low I think," said UCO Head Coach Mark Herrin. "But I like being the underdog. We'll use it as an incentive when the season starts."

The Lady Bronchos finished fifth in the final standings after being selected seventh in the 1993 pre-season poll.

Eastern New Mexico' s Jennifer Goble and West Texas A&M University's Kesha Peoples both received eight votes apiece for pre-season player of the year.

Goble has been a ENMU standout at middle blocker for the past three seasons. The 5-10 senior is a three-time All-LSC pick. Peoples, a 5-7 senior middle blocker, is a returning All-LSC performer for West Texas A &M.

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Street hockey late night sport at UCO

By Liz Dorris The University of Central Oklahoma Police logged the following incidents from June 20 to June 26.

Guest Writer Roller blades, hockey sticks and balls, parking lots and late nights. What do these have in common? Late night hockey at UCO! One of the latest topics talked about around campus concerns some "mysterious" hockey players that have been seen playing hockey late at night on the west parking lot of the Hamilton Field House.

"Anyone can play as long as they have roller blades and a hockey stick", said Robert Schrock, a hockey player from Midwest City.

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday night from 8:30 p.m. to 1 or 2 a.m., a group of hockey players break Out hockey sticks, hockey balls, nets and pads to play hockey.

Schrock has been practicing with the group for about two months and said many of the players have been playing together for three to four months. The players' ages range from 13 to 30.

Many of the players are from the Oklahoma City /Edmond area.

Most of the players just practice for fun, however, some of them have or are playing competitively and just practice to keep in shape or brush up on their hockey skills.

"It's not physical at all, but it is a good idea to bring shinguards just to be safe," Schrock said.

When practicing, the players usually break up into three teams with four people on each team and switch Out players every 10 minutes. This way everyone has a turn to play.

For a turn to play, grab a hockey stick, a pair of roller blades and join in on late night hockey at UCO.

June 20-23 No crimes reported.

June 24 Vandalism to an automobile - Between 9:20 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. unknown subject (s) damaged a vehicle on the left rear quarter panel.

Arrest- Henry Benson Jr. of Oklahoma City was arrested on a complaint of driving under suspension and no insurance. Benson was released after receiving two municipal citations.

June 25-26 No crimes reported.

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Edmond North High School student Ben McMurrey skates toward the goal during a hockey game using roller blades in a parking lot Southwest of Hamilton Field house. Roller Hockey players from ages 13 - 30 meet at the parking lot three nights a week from 8:30 p.m. to 1 or 2 a.m. to play hockey. (Photo by Christiopher Smith)

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Toastmasters to host guest speakers

By David Han igar Student Writer

When champagne splashes off a rim and clinking glass rings throughout a room, it becomes the job of one person to say something worth remembering â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the toastmaster speaks.

Toastmasters International, an organization formed for the betterment of public speaking, will bring Dr. Billye Peterson, a business communications professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, and Ray DuPont, an "Able Toastmaster" (ATM) for Toastmasters International, as guest

speakers to the UCO Toastinasters meeting July 1.

Peterson will be addressing the subject of body language, said Cheryl Andrews, UCO Toastmasters vice president of education.

DuPont has reached the second level of recognition within the club, a level which requires considerable experience in public speaking.

"He (DuPont) is a very dynamic and vivid speaker," Andrews said.

Toastmasters International is an organization dedicated to promoting speaking, communication and leadership skills in a casual environinent.

"It teaches you to think on your

feet," said Paul Combs, president of UCO Toastmasters. The meetings allow members to first become comfortable speaking among peers before attempting public speaking.

"By having members who are also learning, evaluate you, it makes it a much more friendly atmosphere," Combs said. "It's less intimidating than a classroom."

UCO Toastmasters meets at 12:35 p.m. on Fridays in Thatcher Hall Lounge throughout the summer semester.

For more information, contact Paul Combs at 340-3664 or Nancy Yu at 359-9138.

Student Spotlight: Student rides merry-go-round of art, entertainment problems," said Johnson.

It was during this time that Johnson received her stage name.

"One of the people I was perUniversity of Central Oklahoma forming with was being interstudent Catherine Johnson, also viewed, and he gave my name as known as "Kari Grant," has spent Katherine Grant, and so I looked her life spinning upon a merry-goup nicknames for Katherine and round of art and entertainment. came up with Kari," said Johnson.

"My aunt and mother both studJohnson has also written screen ied with an established French artplays and poems. Around 85-100 ist, so I was introduced to art early," poems, three one-act plays, two said Johnson. full-length plays and several 10 "I went to the Louvre Art Muminute plays have been completed seum in Paris in 1969 and decided by Johnson, with several other art was what I wanted to do," said projects in various stages of Johnson. completion, she said.

Johnson studied with artists Johnson has attended UCO since from 1970 to 1980.

1988.

"Around 1984, there was an "I originally enrolled to get (Oklahoma City) disc jockey closer to Ralph Pape who was in named Roger Carey, and I became residence at the school, so that I a phantom caller," said Johnson. could develop more contacts," said Johnson, encouraged by Carey, Johnson. started doing stand-up comedy at "Pape had worked with Danny Joker's Comedy Club, she said.

Devito on "Taxi" and on Ruthless Johnson performed at comedy People," said Johnson. clubs in Minnesota, Florida, NeJohnson attended The Beat Genbraska, Texas, Oklahoma and eration; Legacy and Celebration California.

"I was setting up well in Cali- convention in New York City with fornia, so I decided to move out 23 other UCO students.

While in New York, Johnson there. But when I came back to settle everything here, I ran into met many of the residents of

By Paul Eddy Staff Writer

Greenwich Village, and established contacts with one of the art galleries there, she said.

Upon returning to Oklahoma, Johnson sent six of her poems to the New Yorker on the recommendation of Bob Guccioni Jr., the editor of Spin Magazine.

Johnson made the Dean's Honor Roll with a 3.94 grade point average last semester.

Johnson also recently completed a 7-feet by 20-feet mural entitled "The Five Kingdoms of Life" for the Mid-America Tower Building in Oklahoma City.

Yet, even with all her prospects in art, comedy remains a strong focus in Johnson's life.

"Comedy is a love affair ... the thrill, the immediate gratification ... I think that it is a really good survival tool for mankind," said Johnson.

Johnson will be performing at the Comedy Corner in Bricktown.

The Vista will spotlight a student artist each week during the summer. Those interested may submit a short biographical sketch and headshot to The Vista office, or, for more information, call 3412980, Ext. 5945.

June 30, 1994

High school students attend math institute

By Anthony Tompkins Staff Writer

Eighteen Oklahoma high school students got a taste of college life during a three-week summer math institute, "Exploring Quantitative Analysis," at the University of Central Oklahoma.

During the institute, which took place June 6-24, the students visited the University of Oklahoma Medical Center and School of Dentistry, and several other institutions of higher learning, said Mr. Thomas M. Campbell, instructor of math and statistics at UCO. The students also studied problem solving in statistical research, conducted surveys on the UCO campus, then wrote andpresented the results to their peers at the end of the institute, said Campbell.

Campbell and Dr. Loy E. Puffinbarger, a professor of math and statistics at UCO, were sponsors of the institute.

"We went to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and the med center, and we're over at the field house most of the time swimming and playing tennis," said Spencer Cave, a sophomore from Woodland High School in Fairfax.

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"Our days sometimes went 12 to 14 hours," said Campbell.

Pamela Moudry, a sophomore from Jenks High School in Tulsa, said, "It's kind of like summer school, but it's a lot more fun."

"It gives us a little edge over everyone else. They teach us things here that they don't in high school," said Moudry.

"These are sharp kids. Not exactly 'cream-of-the-crop,' but in the top part of their classes," said Campbell.

There may have been social competition among the students, but not in the classroom.

No academic pressure was placed on them, said Campbell.

"This was not for any kind of credit. Occasionally the students were given tests to see how they were progressing, but they all did well," said Campbell.

Campbell said the institute has been proposed to, and approved by, the Oklahoma B oard of Regents for the past two years, and with continued approval, they plan to hold the institute each summer.

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Free support groups available in fall

By Mike Erwin Student Writer

Are you recently divorced? A victim of dysfunctional relationships? Do you have an eating disorder?

Whatever the problem, the University of Central Oklahoma Counseling Center offers different, free support groups each semester to help those in need.

The groups are led by UCO graduate students, under direct supervision from Peggy Foster, director of the Counseling Center, and Janis Chapel, coordinator of Counseling Services.

In the past, they have covered such topics as eating disorders and divorce. The topic is selected by the group leaders, and students' needs are considered.

Leaders and subjects have not

yet been selected for the fall semester. Currently, a personal growth support group is meeting.

Its co-leaders are Sheldon Adkins and Amy Boswell, both of whom are advanced graduate students completing master's of education in Community Counseling

99 The more willing they are, the more they will get from the meetings.

- Sheldon Adkins Co-leader of UCO support groups

at UCO. The group is dealing with dysfunctional habits, social isolation, relationship problems, personal despair and low self-esteem. Each participant interested in the support group undergoes a prelimi-

nary screening, said Boswell.

"We want them to get to know us. Also, we can make sure there' s a good fit in the group," said Boswell.

Once the meetings begin, a safe, controlled setting for interaction is provided by the leaders.

"It gives eachother a chance to bounce ideas off one another and test them with the others," said Adkins.

The effectiveness of the counseling is ultimately up to the participant.

"The more willing they are, the more they will get from the meetings," said Adkins.

Boswell believes the support groups will achieve at least one goal: "They give a sense of universalityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a sense of not being alone.

People realize they're not the only ones in the world with a problem."

English professor 's research to be published in January

By Paul Eddy Staff Writer

One professor at the University of Central Oklahoma will soon be accessible in libraries throughout America.

Dr. Kevin Hayes, an assistant English professui ,t UCO, will have his research rewarded when his work on the library of Willliam Byrd is published in January. He will also have three selections included in the r)ic-

tionaq of Literary Biographies.

"What interests me most is the intellectual climate of early America ... there was a wider understanding of what literature was during those times," said Hayes.

Hayes specializes in research on the literature of Colonial America and completed a dis-

sertation on the library of William Byrd for his doctorate.

Byrd had one of the largest collections of literature in the Colonial'South. Unfortunately after the death of Byrd's son, the library was sold to pay gambling debts, said Hayes.

The selections for the Dictionary ofLiterary Biographies focus on three collectors of literature in colonial America: Thomas Prince, Cotton Mather and William Byrd II, who continued his father's collection, said Hayes.

The selections have been in the works for about three years, said Hayes.

"I spent a summer in Massachusetts researching the libraries and collections in order to write these selections," said Hayes.

Science department requests lab fee increase

By Nicki Cormier

Student Writer University of Central Oklahoma students may have to face an increase in laboratory fees as the cost of supplies increases each year, the science department at UCO is having more difficulty purchasing much needed lab supplies.

A request has been made through the dean's office that the university increase the fees for laboratories and that in the biology and physics departments the university establish a $25 per-lab fee, and that the money be then returned to that department.

"I am sympathetic with the charges that students have to pay, but if the university cannot get enough funding from the state to meet the needs of our students we

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have to have some way to provide those supplies," said Dr. Terry Harrison, chairperson of the biology department.

Currently a lab fee of $5 is charged to student enrolled in labs, which goes into the university budget. Money from the budget is then allocated to each department and funds for lab supplies comes out of the department budget, said Harrison.

Funeral Services has a separate $90 fee for the human anatomy lab, and in the nursing department each student pays a certain fee that is used by the department to buy their own supplies, said Harrison.

It is difficult to run a lab unless students have supplies, said Harrison.

The cost of buying and shipping

chemicals has gone up astronomically, when the budget doesn't increase much and supply costs increase 10 percent twice a year, it begins to add up over a period of several years and has a serious impact on what each department can buy.

It's not uncommon to have a $200 shipping fee on chemicals, and to have to pay someone to dispose of certain chemicals for environmental reasons. All those costs have a serious impact on the budget, said Harrison.

It's getting to be a more serious problem for the science department each year, said Harrison.

Student interest in the health professions as a career, has increased in the past few years and as student enrollment incr - ises,

the demand for science courses increases, Harrison said.

Students often spend up to three years in the science department before they go on to health profession schools. In order to continue to offer these courses and have available the supplies that students need, the departments have to have some means to buy

them, said Harrison.

"There is a real need for funds for laboratory supplies, I know I have taken classes where more was spent on my supplies than the $5 lab fee covered. However, I believe the lab fee should be earmarked for the class which the student is enrolled in," said Jana Jean, biology education major.

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June 30, 1994

Softball commissioner in full swing with work

By Matt Williamson

Staff Writer

There's a big blue tractor mowing field two, kicking up grass cuttings and dirt in to the strong Oklahoma wind, carrying it across an empty parking lot out into the fields. Soon the lot will be overflowing with cars as the games begin. The public address system blares across the complex, sounds of Country and Western echo off the concession stand.

A dark green 4-wheeler comes flying around a backstop and on to the pavement.

Who is on the 4-wheeler? The commissioner, of course.

Gene Taylor sits atop the 4wheeler, his "PCO Sports" blue baseball cap covers a tuft of windblown graying hair.

Taylor, a University of Central Oklahoma graduate from 1967 with a bachelor's in business, remembers a different time and a different look for UCO. "The first time I was on the campus was '54. I was running track with Hobart, UCO only had 2,500 students and the medals they gave us had 'Old North' on them."

Getting involved with softball happened for Taylor the way most people become involved—he had kids.

He has been in softball for 20 years, since the first of his two daughters began playing the sport in 1970.

"Just like 90 percent of the people, you've got kids that want to play softball."

Taylor slowly settles into his chair, looks up to the white tiled ceiling and smiles. "Well, maybe dad wanted them to play before they did."

He became interested in the late `60s when a friend' s daughters were on a team. Taylor would take his family to watch the games.

As soon as his own daughters were old enough, Taylor built a practice field next to his friend's.

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league and also coach a team at the same time," said Taylor.

The league began in 1973 with 30 teams, but now show 135 teams. They have 1,090 scheduled league games with about 600 tournament games through the sea-

"I went from a spectator straight to a coach," said Taylor. "I didn't know the rules, we didn't have any rules. You had a practice field that was also your home field. So you bought a little limer and you limed it."

They played for those first few years with a YWCA league out of Putnam City.

The 'Y' sent you out a young kid to referee the game. And if he didn't show, then you got somebody out of the stands," said Taylor.

By the mid '70s, Taylor's team and one other left the YWCA league to join the Putnam City Optimists (PCO) sports organization.

Taylor soon joined the PCO Club and became an active member.

The PCO is a family according to Taylor, "an extended family, there's too many of us to get together for dinner."

Keeping with the family theme, his wife, Virginia, kept the scorebook while he coached, and now she runs the concession stand at the ball park.

"If she was not out here at night, then I probably wouldn't be out here," he said.

In 1982 Taylor was asked to step up and fill the position of softball commissioner in PCO. At the time he was coaching his second daughter on her 15-under team, having coached his oldest daughter through her 18-under years.

"I didn' t feel like I should be the softball commissioner for the

son.

PCO does have other sports organized for children. Basketball, baseball and football teams are scheduled through the year. At the PCO softball field they remove a dividing fence between two softball diamonds to allow for a football practice field.

Taylor is quick to give credit for the expansion to his coordinators.

"I've got some help, I've got some good help," he said.

Now, after being in the league for 20 years, the second generation is coming up the ranks. Girls that Taylor knew through the program are now women with daughters of their own on the teams.

In today's atmosphere parents are more involved, they played the sport and now know more than any other parents in the past, he said.

Although his oldest daughter has two boys playing in the baseball program that he is very proud of, he is waiting for granddaughters that he can watch play softball.

He is also very proud of the PCO tradition on and off the playing field.

"We' ye had two national champion teams, and five of our former league members have played in the NCAA Women's World Series," he said.

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After working for 25 years at tralia and Argentina. For playing the Argentina team he selected AT&T as an internal auditor, Tayfour coaches who in turn chose 20 lor retired last year and now degirls, no more than two off any votes himself full time to PCO and team, to come together as an all- being a Junior Commissioner for star team. He does this to give his Oklahoma City through the Amagirls a chance to become team- teur Softball Association.

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Professor conducts study tour in Paris

By Keena Lucas

Student Writer The city of Paris became the campus for 11 University of Central Oklahoma students when Dr. Cheryl Myers, academic coordinator of the interior design program, conducted a study tour of French Art and Architecture from May 27 to June 5.

"As far as historical design, you have to go see it. The pictures in the books are not enough," said Myers.

The students viewed Contemporary, Renaissance and Gothic art and architecture, and almost every day included 10 to 12 hours of participation in order to make the most of the opportunity.

"Once a student has studied material out of texts and has been in a classroom, actually seeing the material that has been studied is an incredible experience that not only re-emphasizes what was learned, but increases the student's general knowledge and broadens their understanding of other cultures," said UCO student Laci Brooks.

The students visited 12 palaces and chateaux, including Versailles Palace and Louvre Palace, Napoleon's home. They also visited six monuments and six churches including the Eiffel Tower, the Arch of Triumph, the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the

Les Invalides.

Museums visited by the students included the Carnavalet Museum and the Picasso Museum.

Other places the students visited included four public buildings, two prisons, and the Paris sewers.

All of the students were interior design majors and they received credit for going on the study tour.

"I gained at least 20 hours worth of knowledge for this three hour course. I highly suggest study tours to anyone truly interested in learning a vast amount of knowledge in a short period of time," said UCO student Travis Neely.

Most of the students agreed that the worst part about the trip was the lack of deodorant use by the Parisians, said Myers.

"The city in general was smelly," said Brooks.

Myers has taken a group of students on a study tour every other year since 1982.

"The next trip will probably be Rome. There is such a high concentration of art and architecture in Rome that you can spend quite a while," said Myers.

Those who attended the Paris trip along with Myers were Travis Neely, Janell Steffen, Carol McDonald, Laci Brooks, Deidre Myers, Aric Myers, Virginia Aldridge, Cynthia Sullivan, Tim Swinehart, Laurel Kallenberger and Hilary Kallenberger.

KCSC to hold picnic July 9

By Jimmy Hyde

Staff Writer The University of Central Oklahoma's public radio station KCSC-FM 90.1 is presenting "A Prairie Home Companion" picnic from 4-9 p.m. July 9 at The Cowboy Hall of Fame.

"A Prairie Home Companion" has been a regular program on KCSC since 1982. The show resembles an old time radio program with music, skits, drama and amonologue by the host, said Kent Anderson, program director at KCSC. "This is the second year we have done this and we have every intention of it being annually to eternity," said Anderson.

"This event lets fans of the show come out and have a good time.

Last year we had over 800 people, this year we expect 1,000," said Anderson.

The picnic will be sponsored by Pepsi and The Catering Company and co-presented by The National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Live music will be provided by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason of "A

Prairie Home Companion" and Nonesuch.

"It is basically a family event," said Jovanna Bracket, development officer at KCSC. "It' s a time when people can come, have a good time, relax and forget their troubles."

Nydia DeMartra works on an art project with the help of Orlene Grant during the autism workshop on Friday June 24 in Evans Hall. (Photo by Ken Kappen )

College bookstores to receive textbook by Edmond resident

By John Valentine

Student Writer College bookstores all over the nation will receive the new edition of Edmond resident Dr. Phillip Peterson's media textbook. The book is titled Media Ethics: Issues and Cases, and is co- authored by Dr. Lee Wilkins of the University of Missouri journalism school.

The textbook is used by over 150 different colleges, including Notre Dame, Syracuse, Texas A&M and the University of Missouri.

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"One generation of journalists needs to say to the next generation, 'we tried this or that, and this is why it did or didn't work,"' said Patterson.

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UCO sponsors physics academy

By Anthony Tompkins Staff Writer With the goal of exposing local high school students to the field of physics, the University of Central Oklahoma physics department is sponsoring its fourth summer physics academy.

During the academy, students study topics ranging from basic physical principles like motion and energy, to nuclear physics and lasers, said Dr. Ronald C. Miller, faculty sponsor of the institute and professor of physics at UCO. "Primarily, we have emphasized laboratory experiences and meeting people who are doing physics," said Miller.

The students have visited Frontier City, the Omniplex planetarium, White Water, the University of Oklahoma Laser Center and Health Sciences Center, and performed various laboratory experiments.

"The students get to see scientists in their own environments.

People doing and applying science," said Miller.

There were 40 applications to fill 12 slots open for the academy.

The low number of available open-

ings was due to a limited budget, said Miller.

"All 40 of the applicants were excellent students. It was a very difficult to decide who would be accepted." said Miller.

Evaluation of student performance is on an informal basis, because the institute is not offered for college credit, said Miller.

"There is no grading procedure, but there is an assessment to find out if we are getting our objectives met, and meeting the needs of the students," said Miller.

Students attending the academy were recommended by teachers from their schools as part of the application process.

"We asked for a lot of information on the applications so that we could pick out a wide cross-section of students for the institute," said Miller.

Miller said it was statistically unlikely that any of the students would go on to pursue careers in physics, though all of them have the potential to do so.

"I love science, I want to be a nuclear physicist," said Nkem Housworth, of Northwest Classen High School.

"It's giving me an edge. A lot of

my friends say that physics is hard, but by being here I won't be totally lost when I take high school physics. I'll know more before I get into the class."

The students attend the academy five days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for four weeks, said Miller.

"They do more thorough explanations and give better understanding of principles here than they do in high school," said Tony Welch of Yukon. " Miller said he felt the academy was confined to a limited size because it is a commuter activity.

"I think the academy is great, though I think there should be more students," said Housworth.

"Even though the money is short, It would make the academy better if more people could be involved."

"We are trying to provide the equipment and knowledge that is not always available in high schools," said Miller.

"I like the small number of students, but on the other hand, I do believe more students need more help in this subject," said Welch.

Other UCO instructors involved with the academy include Dr. Charles A. Hughes, an assistant professor of physics, and Dr. John P. King, professor of physics.

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Young prodigy to meet Clinton TULSA, Okla. (AP) — John Defenbaugh was only 9 when his mother enrolled him in a computer class at Tulsa Junior College. Now the young prodigy is scheduled to shake hands with President Clinton.

Defenbaugh, 18, is one of 141 students nationally, including one of only two from Oklahoma, named a Presidential Scholar and was to meet Tuesday with Clinton at the White House.

"It is pretty exciting. I've been to Washington, D.C., five or six times, so I've seen all the monuments, but it's not every day that you get to meet the president," he said.

Defenbaugh has been among Tulsa's most decorated students, from the National Spelling Bee to being a National Merit Scholar.

But the Presidential Scholar award is the most prestigious yet for Defenbaugh, who was on four Washington High Academic Bowl teams, won awards in TJC's Computer Challenge competition and qualified for the National Math Counts. He also is an Academic All-Stater.

Defenbaugh said his mother

encouraged him to pursue learning at an early age. Kristie Defenbaugh, who has a degree in early childhood education, said she set up the family home like a preschool.

"With John, I remember a lot of what we called science walks.

If something piqued his interest, we would go to the library," she said.

The Defenbaughs decided while John was in elementary school not to accelerate his education by skipping grades. That often meant finding things on their own to keep him stimulated, including summers at TJC's College for Young Scholars and at Duke University.

"The challenges of having a gifted child can be as serious as having a handicapped child," Mrs. Defenbaugh said. "They have special needs, and there are expenses associated with that."

There also are rewards. It's meant enough scholarship money to pay his way through the University of Oklahoma with a little left over.

Defenbaugh plans to major in mechanical engineering.

This day in history...

Today is Thursday, June 30, the 181st day of 1994. There are 184 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1971, the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, lowering the minimum voting age to 18, was ratified as Ohio became the 38th state to approve it.

On this date: In 1834, the Indian Territory was created by Congress.

In 1859, French acrobat Blondin, born Jean Francois Gravelet, crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope as 5,000 spectators watched.

In 1870, Ada H. Kepley of Effingham, Ill., became America's first female law school graduate.

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In 1986, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults.

Ten years ago: John Turner was sworn in as Canada's 17th prime minister, succeeding Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Playwright Lillian Hellman died in Vineyard Haven, Mass., at age 79.

Five years ago: General Wojciech Jaruzelski announced he

didn't intend to run for Poland's new presidency, saying the people viewed him as the man who imposed martial law.

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Actor George "Spanky" McFarland of "Our Gang" and "Little Rascals" fame died in Grapevine, Texas, at age 64.

Today' s B irthdays: Actor David Wayne is 78. Singer Lena Home is 77. Actress Nancy Dussault is 58. Boxer Mike Tyson is 28.

Thought for Today: "Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people." —David Sarnoff, American broadcasting pioneer (1891-1971).

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A Brief Look Ahead ✓ Summer Graduation Dinner for seniors will be at 6:30 p.m. July 21 at the University Center Ballroom. Students must have already applied and been accepted for graduation, must show an invitation at the door, RSVP to the Student Activities Office in University Center, Room 424. Guests' tickets are available at The Corner, in the University Center, second floor. Deadline to RSVP and buy tickets is noon, July 20. For more information, visit Susan Thompson in the University Center, Room 424, or call 341-2980, Ext. 2363.

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News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office and should be printed or typed. Information will not be accepted by telephone. Items may be run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.

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preference for males."

The reply also denies any violation of either federal or state civil rights.

McCaffree said the Federal District Court now has 90 days to conduct a scheduling conference where deadlines are set for the case to proceed.

In an ongoing question of equity that began last April, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights inquiry into the balance of resources between the mens' and womens' sports programs at UCO continues.

Last week investigators requested a listing of the sports de-

partments' travel expenses.

The inquiry will outline any violations between the distribution of funds, facilities, travel and support services among the genders' athletics. don' t have any idea on how close they are to a finding," said Rick Dimit, UCO equity officer.

"This is not a lawsuit claiming discrimination," he said. "It's a compliance review."

If the university is out of compliance, it would be given the opportunity and directions to meet the civil rights' guideline.

"We don't feel we're out of compliance," Dimit said.

UCO was randomly selected for

the federal civil rights investigation last year—the only institute of higher learning in the state and one of 54 colleges and universities being probed to for compliance with a 1972 act of Congress, Title IX. To comply with Title IV, public and private schools from the elementary to the post-graduate level were given until 1978 to make all programs—from admissions to housing to sports teams—equally available to men and women.

For athletic departments to comply they must show a balance in participation and funding for male and female athletes.

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We met in Las Vegas on May 20.

Craps, 21 & Reggae. Please call to talk about it! 503-291-9372 (days). Tom J.

213 E HURD 2 bedroom apartment, offstreet parking, close to Administration Bldg, central H/A, remodeled. $250/mo plus utilities plus deposit.

340-7558

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SUMMER RESORT JOBS-Earn to $12/hr + tips. Locations include: Hawaii, Florida, Rocky Mountains, Alaska, New England, etc. For details call: 1-206-6320150 ext. R5806.

NEWLY REMODELED Quiet complex near 33rd & Broadway in Edmond. 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms starting at $315.

Hidden Village 3621 S Wynn Drive Edmond 341-8911

NO EXPERIENCE needed, $6/hr plus tips, The Wolftrap Club, 1109 S Broadway, Edmond.

BABYSITTER NEEDED during morning class time. $6/hr plus free Jazzercise sessions. Call Sharon at 359-8088.

FEMALE HOUSEMATE needed to share 2 bedroom, 2 bath duplex close to UCO, $225/mo plus 1/2 utilities, 341-2767.

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Elvis's Momma's secret recipes: Amber apple meringue pie, chocolate rum latticed pie and Momma's old banana pudding.

Send $3 & LSASE to: CHEF, P 0 Box 101, Mustang, OK 73064.

ELVIS'S DEPENDABLE RECIPES Five most sought after gourmet meat marinate and spice rubs.

Send $5 & LSASE to CHEF, P 0 Box 101, Mustang, OK 73064.