University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY July 7, 1994
The Student Voice Since 1903
Summer sizzles in Oklahoma with record-high temperatures By Jeff Billington Staff Writer
It's not the heat, it's the humidity. At least that's what many Oklahomans seem to think. So far, this summer has been one of the hottest and most humid on record, and one of the hottest since 1943. The temperature has reached 103 in the Oklahoma City area, but June 27 in Tipton, Okla., the temperature reached 120, the record for Oklahoma. Also, temperatures have reached the century mark earlier this year than in the past. "The temperature is measured in the shade, so the temperature is normally about 15 to 20 degrees higher out in the sun," said David Payne, weekend meteorologist for Channel Four, KFOR. "The last time we had any measurable rain was on June 6, and we only got four hundredths of an inch," Payne said. Temperatures are usually highest from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., said Payne. "Older people and persons without air conditioning need to take extra caution," Payne said. "We encourage them to either go to the mall or see a movie, so they will stay out of the heat." Oklahoma normally has temperatures in the 90s this time of year, and the central part of the state ordinarily has higher readings than those in the east or other areas, Payne said. "The air in the Oklahoma City area is dryer here, so we experience more heat than the rest of the state," said Payne. The outlook for the next 30 days isn't any better, Payne said. "We're forecasting this heat wave to last for at least until August," said Payne. Tips for surviving the heat, Payne said, is to drink a lot of water and keep as much salt in your body's system as possible. "Try to stay out of the sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., don't drink any alcohol and dress lightly, like light-colored clothing, to stay cool," Payne said. When out in the sun for long periods of time, a high numbered sunscreen should be used to help prevent sunburns and heat stroke, said Payne. Animals should be kept in the shade as much as possible and have plenty of fresh water. "Dogs and cats need more care this time of year more than any other," Payne said. But there is one thing Payne says can help people beat the heat : "Stay Inside!"
Edmond residents Sammy Williams Jr., 9, and Toney Stacy, 3, play in a sprinkler to beat the heat during Monday's Libertyfest. (Photo by Christopher Smith)
Censure disapproval outrages UCO's AAUP chapter By Roy Howe Staff Writer
A 25-year-old national disapproval of the University of Central Oklahoma in the form of a censure by the national American Association of University Professors (AAUP) continues to outrage UCO' s chapter of the AAUP. The university' s AAUP chapter revealed its discontent with the censure in its summer newsletter with a section titled "Nigh' s (George, UCO president) Attitude Disappoints." "So far, President Nigh has adopted an uncooperative attitude and has been un-
willing to take the few easy inexpensive actions to have this blot removed," the organization's newsletter states. UCO was placed on the AAUP's censure list in 1969 for firing a tenured professor without due process in George Nigh 1967. "The censure is embarrassing and hurts our academic reputation," the AAUP' s publication states.
"Nigh seems more concerned with parking lots, costing millions of borrowed dollars, than due process concerns and the academic reputation of UCO. "Many faculty think his priorities are misplaced," the Thomas E. Guild newsletter reads. Nigh said the university' s AAUP chapter is correct in their concern of the national censure.
"The local AAUP and I are in total agreement, the national censure should be removed," Nigh said. "I commend the UCO chapter in its desire to have this done. "The alleged cause of the censure happened 27-years ago, before most of our students were born," Nigh said. "The national AAUP has told me that UCO is currently in compliance and, in fact, has been for many years," he said. Late last July in a letter to Nigh, the national AAUP outlined the changes required to take UCO off the censure list. These changes include a revision of the V See CENSURE, page three
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Sports
Conference Dr. Carol Swink attends a White House conference on the Health Securities Act featuring first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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UCO basketball player Johnny Tyson bypasses his senior year for a shot at the pros.
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Fireworks
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Libertyfest celebrations kicked off the Fourth of July with a kiteflying contest, a rodeo, a parade and fireworks.