The Vista July 9, 1992 by The Vista

University of Central Oklahoma

\\ \\ WORLO WRA Cop caught in doughy dilemma OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The head of a lawmen's union denies Department of Public Safety allegations that he took $6 in confiscated drug money to buy pizza, according to a broadcast report. A pre-termination hearing is scheduled Friday for Trooper Mike Plunkett of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma City radio station KTOK reported Monday. Plunkett, president of the Oklahoma Territorial Peace Officers Lodge 159, is accused in a DPS memo of taking the money after a May 30 arrest that yielded 21 kilograms of cocaine and about $1,200 in cash, the station reported.

THURSDAY July 9, 1992

The Student Voice Since 1903

Theater plans revealed By Allen Norbury Staff Writer University of Central Oklahoma president George Nigh with Mayor Randel Shadid announced plans Tuesday to build a 1200-1800 seat performing arts auditorium in the southwest corner of campus. The plans are subject to approval by the Edmond City Council, which will make its decision sometime next week, Shadid said. Revenue to build the theater and auditorium will come from the Hospital Trust and a penny sales tax subject to voter's approval

in September. "I think the voters will approve it," Shadid said. Nigh also addressed the plans for adding another building adjacent to the University Center for handling large conferences. Nigh said the City of Edmond with UCO could alleviate problems like Mitchell Hall being booked solid in future years and the University Center's inability to accommodate large conferences. "We're going to add on to the University Center. We can't live with the way it is. It would alleviate the City of Edmond's needs also. It's a win-win deal," Nigh said. "We

can address any conference needs this city has," Nigh said. "We also need a performing arts theater and I don't see any state funds available to build one. anyway we need classroom and laboratory facilities," he added. Nigh said the conference center will belong to UCO and the the theater will belong to the city. The university will provide the land to build the theater on a lease basis and the city will pay for the building costs and turnaround and lease it to the university and

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King wants name clipped from movie NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has ordered the makers of the movie "Lawnmower Man" to do without Stephen King's name. The horror writer sued the producers and distributers of the film, saying it had virtually nothing to do with his short story of the same name. King wrote the story in 1975 and sold it to Hollywood in 1978. U.S. District Judge Constance Baker Motley said the only part of the movie taken from King's story is a two-minute scene in which a homeowner is killed by the man who cuts his lawn.

Sarajevo fixes Serb tanks for own use SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) In a former automobile repair shop, now a secret military plant, workers in grease-stained blue coats proudly display a captured Serb army tank they hope will help end the siege of Sarajevo. Patching together damaged weaponry without the aid of sophisticated tools, the workers are an important component in Bosnia's relatively primitive war machine.

America celebrates her 216th birthday. See related story and photos, pages 4 and 5.(Photo by Mark Zimmerman)

A coffin-sized bed or a coffin: Bronzed bodies could lead to pale faces By Angela Mitchell Staff Writer Whether lying on the beach or in a coffinsized tanning bed, the price for a bronzed body may be a human life. Information from the American Cancer Society shows skin cancer is on the rise with over 500,000 new cases reported every year. This makes skin cancer the most cornmon of all forms of cancer. Skin cancer can be broken down into three major categories: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Malignant Melanoma. Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most corn-

mon kind of skin cancer. It is a slow growing cancer that usually begins as a small, fleshy bump or nodule on the head, neck or hands. If the bump is untreated, it will regularly bleed and crust over. The bumps appear in various colors and shapes. Squamous Cell Carcinoma can be identified as bumps or red patches with welldefined outlines, according to the American Cancer Society. These usually form on the lips, ears and elsewhere on the face. Squamous Cell can spread to other areas of the body and continue to grow larger if untreated. The final type of skin cancer is the Malignant Melanoma. It is the least common of all

forms of skin cancer, but is the most severe. It usually begins near a mole and can be detected by the dark brown or black color with red and blue surrounding areas, stated the American Cancer Society. If untreated, the patch can grow rapidly and have irregular borders. Each year 26,000 new cases are reported. A total of 5,800 people die from this form of cancer every year. The American Cancer Society has said that every form of skin cancer can be cured if treated in time. Skin cancer is more likely to strike people who burn easily and have fair skin and red V See Tanning, page 7

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Reverse psychology plays role in boycott

he recent police boycott and attempt to ban the album "Body Count," by rap artist Ice-T because of the controversial lyrics of the song "Cop Killer" has not only been ineffective, but has also been a violation of First Amendment rights. The boycott by these city government officials has proved to be a hopeless endeavor. As a representative of Time-Warner said, the company is too vast and has too many branches for any kind of boycott to be effective. The sales of Ice-T's album "Body Count" have skyrocketed over the past few months since the controversy over the lyrics of "Cop Killer," and the so-called boycott, began. People should realize that if someone tells someone that something isn't good for them, they want it even more. Not only is this boycott ineffective, but also the demand from police for Time-Warner to recall the album and have it removed from the shelves is a violation of freedom of expression and the First Amendment. After the rioting in Los Angeles, the assumption that this one song is going to ignite people into killing police officers is an exaggerated one. Apparently people in L.A. already had the negative image of police officers. The album's opponents have the Constitutional right to boycott the album — but not prohibit its sale. Even though this particular boycott is proving to have a positive, instead of negative, effect on the sales of the record, it is certainly the right of any group to simply not buy something found offensive. However, no matter how morally wrong the concept of a piece of art work may seem to some, it is against every fiber of the Constitution to censor it from other people who may not think it is wrong. Wanting to censor Ice-T because of the lyrics in his song is just as wrong as people wanting to censor classic literature, like "Catcher in the Rye," because of its content. It's a tragedy to have public servants meaninglessly killed on the streets, but it is an even bigger tragedy when American's rights are being slowly chipped away bit by bit.

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tionists available. Greed will always dictate to them, for instantaneous riches are the abortionists hidden agenda; not your welfare, nor mine, nor my daughter's.

, too, am looking forward to the day when I can vote on the issue of abortion. Though votes can be bought, and surely will be, I still want to cast my vote. For over three decades we have lived with the notion that everything must come to us NOW! We want instantaneous gratification in work and in play! We want immediate solutions and "on the spot" resolutions. Each new generation becomes more selfish than the last. Yes, sometimes when we're caught between a rock and the hard place, it is indeed a very uncomfortable place to be; one that, given time, we might seek an altogether different path. The question of when a life begins, whether at conception or upon delivery, continues this very day between scholars. I believe that all women know, within their hearts, what that answer is, and we don't need scholars to tell us. For those seeking a quick solution, there will always be abor-

The Supreme Court decision was a valid decision, a responsible decision, and one that took courage. They are not trying to take away your "rights" Traci, but they are returning some rights that were once lost. Our children's cries are being heard on every street of our great nation. Just look around you! When did our babies, children and old people become disposable items? Somehow we turn ourselves around. When did it become so hard for us, as a people, to know the difference between rights and wrong? There should be no questions in the value we place on life, all life. How can decisions for circumstances that are not within our control, like rape or incest, be even considered when we have not learned to control ourselves? As I sit here tonight typing this letter, I truly mourn for those women who have lost their children. I know their lives will never be the same. You cannot be touched by abuse and remain innocent. Re-

cently I met a volunteer at a local hospital, who asked me what I was reading as I waited for my husband to complete some testing. I explained that it was a book called "Prophet," by Frank E. Peretti. "Oh, what's it about?" "It is a book that talks about abortion, and it's woven around a story of a young girl who dies of a septic abortion. The author brings the story into play as he weaves the mystery of a cover-up concerning a young girl's death. He shows just how corrupt things can become and ties it back to God and what the Bible says." (Traci, I'm not trying to preach to you or any other Vista readers, but it was her next comment that saddened me.) "Excuse me," she said, "but I don't believe that the Bible talks about abortion, does it?" As I looked deep into her eyes I replied, "Not unless you want to count what it says in Exodus; Thou shalt not kill." She then turned and walked away. Where do we as a people go from here? The choice for me is easy, what about you?

—Candice L. Roy

UCO student's wife

To chant, to cheer, to wave sticks or the last couple of months, I have examined the idea of what it is like to he an "American." Being born and raised here all of my life, it amuses me how there seems to be a resurgence of race. As if America suddenly opened its eyes and realized that we have a problem. The politics of being an American. I guess that is why I feel a certain sense of joy and pride of those who put on the Olympic uniform, men and women of all sizes and colors are able to get together to chant, to cheer, to wave sticks at each other without causing a riot... I recently had the opportunity to

see our Olympic basketball team in action, and I marveled at the showmanship they displayed. True ambassadors from a country that if you look at the events from recent months you would never expect the happiness and sportsman-like conduct. We are indeed truly blessed, for this time of year we are able to see these individuals unite for one purpose. To bring home the gold... I guess I'm trying to say that it is possible for us here in America to come together; maybe for a short time get out of the monotony of saying "US" and "THEM." Let us try to lose those cute titles such as

African-American, HispanicAmerican, Native American and just say simply, American. I know it is hard, and Lord knows that tomorrow I will question my allegiance once again, but today I am going to be happy that I am an American. I am going to he happy living in a country that may not be perfect, a justice system that may not be blind. I am going to be happy to see my brothers and sisters compete for that one goal I mentioned before. That Gold Medal... Maybe you should too...

—Robert Lee Page

UCO student

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Parachutes, blood: mean life or death

reasons to avoid donating your blood. However, do you want to hear the same thousand reasons from somebody else when someone whom you really care about, even yourself, a family member, or your beloved one, needs blood in order to survive an operation? No, you don't. In order to avoid disappointments, take a trip to the UC Ballroom now. Don't let yourself and others down. Lastly, allow me to use the following quotation: Blood is like a parachute. If it is not there when you need it, chances are you will never need it again. Life is precious, don't let it go before it's time. Please donate blood today. —Teck-Vui Wan UCO student

am writing to urge the UCO students to donate their blood today, July 9, 1992, at the University Center Ballroom (4th Floor) between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 and 3 p.m. If you think that your life is

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important, so do others. Everyone has a life to live, but somehow, somewhere, people are dying out there just because they couldn't receive a blood transfusion. Perhaps the transfusion might be required to perform an important and necessary medical operation. This situation is a serious matter of life-and-death. Maybe you have a thousand

Girls of summer hit box office grand slam small-town life for the big city to try-out for the team. Once they get there they meet up with Mae, played by Madonna, and Doris, played by Rosie O'Donnell. The majority of the movie takes place as the women venture out across the country to play ball. From bruises to barfing, these women experience it all on their "journey of a lifetime." The two teams who battle it out in the World Series are the Rockford Peaches, in which the main characters play, and the Racine Belles. The end of the movie switches back to the elderly Dottie reuniting with her baseball buddies. The movie is definitely worth the money. These stars certainly work well with each other and light up the screen. The plot never throws out a dull moment, so grab the popcorn and soda before the movie starts! —Angela Mitchell Staff Writer

atter up for this summer's rand slam hit, "A League of Their Own." The movie was directed by Penny Marshall and tells a story of the first all-woman baseball team during World War II. The movie features three toprated stars: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna. The story begins with an elderly Dottie Hinson, who is later played

Review by Geena Davis, returning to the baseball field for a reunion with the other players. As she walks onto the field she remembers how it all started and the story switches back to Dottie and her sister Kit, played by Lori Petty, playing baseball on the their parent's farm in Oregon. Dottie and Kit are recruited by a scout looking for women to start the first ever women's baseball team. The two women leave their

Blue-leaded pencil winner expresses love of history in writings and teachings By Traci McKnight Staff Writer

Kremm recently had an article published in "The Chronicles of Oklahoma."

"Since I was seven years old, I've loved history and I've never wanted to do anything else," said Dr. Diane Kremm, professor of history and geography at the University of Central Oklahoma, of her chosen career and life-long love of history. When she was seven years old, Kremm entered a contest at the library in her home town, in which she read biographies of famous people. This small contest, which won Kremm a blue-leaded pencil, began the love of history which she still possesses today and expresses in her wOngs and teachings.

Kremm's article, "The Hendman/Pike Controversy Over the Defense of the TransMississippi District," was published last spring. She said her article was only part of a much larger study she has been working on and that a lot of time goes into the research for such an in-depth article. .

Kremm said she, just like her students of today, used to write a paper the night before it was due and hand it in. Kremm said, "It isn't really like that in the real world." V

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What does it all mean? By Suzanne Gert Guest Writer Some people don't realize how bloody hard it is being a patriotic liberal these days. It was much easier when I was a child in the '70s. Back then the Fourth of July meant my mother southern-frying chicken in her lime green kitchen while my daddy sipped Jack Daniels and hummed "America the Beautiful" while watching the kids chase each other with bottle rockets. My brother and I had on bell bottoms, damn it, and we were happy! I spent my twenty-second Fourth of July in this country of ours nestled between my new husband and my best friend staring up

at the sky like I was expecting a revelation from God. The bombs burst in air, the rockets glared red, and the flag wafted loftily above. I watched it all, trying to conjure up those red, white, and blue days of old, and

Column was left only with a feeling of guilt. Oh, for the days when abortion was a word spelled in a falsetto whisper around my tender ears. When the word "recession" referred to my daddy's hairline and not his struggle to find a job. Adulthood comes like a swift kick in the butt, doesn't it? America the beautiful. Bring us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be

free; just make sure they're all the same color, vote Republican, are pro-life, and can guzzle Pepsi faster than Dan Quayle can spell potato. America was once called a melting pot. Now we're just a homongenized Miller Lite commercial. I tried to recapture the Independence Day of my youth. I waved sparklers, smiled at babies, and listened to some good old rock'n'roll. Hell, I even ate watermelon. The celebration of independence and freedom I once knew has now become a p.r. commercial for America. Through all the revelry one thought persisted amid the hoopla of the fireworks and the Star Spangled Banner: Will someone please tell me if I should be enjoying this?

French group vis its Paris Culture explored in the toilet By Suzanne Gert Guest Writer Ah, Paris. Home of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, the Bastille, sex shops, and the burial place of Jim Morrison of the Doors. Dr. Cathy Stults, assistant professor of French at the University of Central Oklahoma, recently took a group of students on a two week tour of Paris, France. "They were so excited," Stults said. "They were climbing the towers of Notre Dame and I just wanted to sit down. I'm old, though." Far from old, Stult's bubbling laugh and pink-cheeked grin belie the silver strands in her sleek bob. Her girlish voice sends the winsome words of the French language trilling like a bell. The group of nine UCO students, mostly French majors with one English major, stayed at the Hotel Friand, a small hotel in southern Paris. "The best part was that the staff spoke no English," Stults said. "The group could take care of themselves; I didn't have to translate for them." Museums, monuments, and the shops and cafes of the ChampsElysees were popular sites. "Paris has over 50 museums, but we tried to see most of the major ones," Stults said. The group explored one of Paris' lesser known attributes. "One of our group, Linda Savage, organized a tour of the catacombs; the quarries filled with bones. The most interesting thing they saw was a group of skulls in the shape of a heart." The all-female group sauntered down town to the scintillating sex shops of Paris. The Moulin Rouge, one of Paris' more infamous clubs, offered a performance by American LaToya Jackson. The travelers from UCO were not impressed with the more seedy side of Parisian night life, however. "It

was more like 'Oh, look, leather — Stults said. Beef ragut, cheese souffle, pie and pudding en flambe; the group savored each morsel of the tastier aspect of French culture. "Margarine," Stults said, "is not yet heard of in France." Dinner

<< They were so excited. They were climbing the towers of Notre Dame and I just wanted to sit down. I'm old, though. —Cathy Stults French professor

was devoured at the Chez Maitre Paul in St. German-des-Pres where pal-Lions may dine for 40 dollars a person, a reasonable price according to Stults. Stults said she hoped the group gained an appreciation of French culture and confidence in the use of the French language. She said

that people need to be open to cultures where things as mundane as public restrooms may be a problem. "Some toilets have chains to pull, buttons to push, or pedals to press. We discovered one that flushed automatically at the opening of the door." The group ended its tour on a somber note at the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. Although it is not Paris' oldest cemetery, it has arranged over the years to have older graves moved to its grounds. Stults shared one of the cemetery's odder idiosyncrasies. "Victor Noir, a journalist who was put to death by Napolean III, is buried at Pere Lachaise with his body in effigy upon the grave. According to legend, if an unmarried woman touches a certain part of Noir's anatomy, she will be married within the year. Needless to say, he was rubbed a number of times. We're expecting a rash of weddings." V

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h a bang Edmondites greet Fourth of July like flies on rotten watermelon

housands of people converged in Edmond, like flies on a rotting piece of watermelon, to celebrate the Fourth of July last weekend. This year's LibertyFest "definitely exceeded our expectations. We knew we were good, but this was the best year we've ever had," said Jerry James, coordinator of this year's Independence Day celebration in Edmond. James said over 700 bike riders participated in the bike tour which started off the festivities. An estimated 75,000 to 85,000 onlookers lined the streets of downtown Edmond to watch the parade, said James.

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"The quality of the parade was the best we've ever had," he said. The grand finale, a fireworks display held on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, was attended by over 150,000 people. "That's about normal," said James. "It is hard to tell exactly how many saw the show because of the people that watch from parking lots and streets." James said he expects even more people to attend next year's fireworks display. "Next year we will be adding even more fireworks and we expect even more people to attend when they hear about it," James said. V

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Underrated? Central Oklahoma's volleyball team has been picked to finish sixth in the Lone Star Conference according to the pre-season coaches poll. The Lady Bronchos spiked their way to 17 victories a year ago but finished a disapointing seventh place in the Conference.(Photo by Daniel Smith)

The Angelo State Rambelles are heavily favored to win the 1992 Lone Star Conference volleyball title according to a preseason poll put together by the University of Central Oklahoma sports information office. The Rambelles will vie for back-to-back titles after winning the crown last year with a 8-2 LSC record and a 24-17 record overall. Angelo State, who received 15 first-place votes and racked-up 151 points, finished 26 points

Tennis team nets a pair of aces By Justin Harper Sports Editor

Central Oklahoma's mens tennis team added a pair of high school teammates from the Lone Star state to the team recently. Chris Stanley and John Adrian, both of whom hail from Austin, Texas, will compete for the Bronchos starting next fall. Stanley is a transfer from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock who was red shirted last year, thus has four years of eligibility remaining. The 6"2', 155 pounder attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas where he made the honor roll for four straight years. Stanley also was named to the Dean's Honor Roll at UALR. In high school Stanley racked-up an impressive 40-8 singles record and finished third in the state as a junior and second as a senior. In doubles action Stanley teamed up with Adrian and the two combined for a 25-2 record and the Texas state title in 1990 when Stanley was a junior and Adrian a sophomore. Adrian is an 18 year-old incoming freshman. The 6"1' 165 pounder was an All-Central Texas selection in basketball as a senior. Adrian was a state finalist as a freshman and a junior in singles. In doubles he won the aforementioned state title as a junior then as a senior placed third while playing with a freshman. "It was a real coup to get both of these players to come to the same school," said UCO coach Francis Baxter. "They are both tall, hard serving, athletes with great volleys and overheads. Potentially, they can be Division II All-Americans each of the next four years." V -I

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ahead runner-up Eastern New Mexico who garnered 125 points with four first place votes. ENMU finished the 1991 regular season one game ahead of ASU. However the Rambelles took the league title by winning three games over the Zias in the LSC tournament. The Zias finished last season with a 27-10 overall record and a 8-2 LSC mark. Texas Woman's College (19-17 and 4-4) tallied 106 points for third-place, while Abilene Christian (29-11 and 6-3) received 102 points and one first-place vote which was good for fourth-place. Rounding out the LSC is Cameron (19-15 and 4-5) in fifth-place with 75 points, UCO (17-8 and 2-6) is ranked sixth with 71 points, East Texas State (8-22 and 3-5) in seventh with 68 points and Texas A&I (8-20 and 0-8) is the sellardweller with 22 points. The Rambelles also have an advantage in that they will host the '92 LSC tournament on Nov. 20-21 in San Angelo, Texas. Pre-season accolades for players went out to ASU's senior middle hitter Gail Allison, who is the pre-season pick for player the year. Allison is a two-time AllLSC selection. The poll included LSC coaches, athletic director's and sports information directors. V

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or blond hair. Skin cancer is less likely to occur on people with brown or black skin, although prolonged exposures to the sun can cause cancer on any skin type. "The amount of time you spend in the sun can also affect a person's risk of skin cancer," said Susan LaForge, R.N. and student health center director. "It's obvious that if a person stays out in the sun they will have a less likely chance of getting skin cancer, but that doesn't mean they will never get it." Skin cancer can occur on people who come in contact with ultraviolet rays in many different ways. These can range from tanning, both by sun and tanning bed, to daily exposure of the sun. "A person can get skin cancer from many different things, but al-

most all cases come from deliberate exposure to the sun. The key to being safe is to not be exposed on purpose," said LaForge. "But come hell or high water, the person is going to be exposed to the sun, it is best to gradually condition the body." If exposure is unavoidable, start slow and work up to lower periods in the sun. Use a larger numbered sunscreen and then slowly decrease the number, she said. "Many people don't realize that sun tanning isn't all that terrible if the body is conditioned. I mean, don't get me wrong, the best policy is to not tan. But if you're going to tan, always remember the key is not to burn," said LaForge. "Burning is a form of skin damage which can result in skin cancer. Continuously burning over and over again is dangerous,"

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she said. Skin cancer can only be determined by a physician. Monthly self-examinations should become part of everyone's routine if they are exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time. In the monthly selfexamination, check moles, blemishes and birthmarks. Make note of any change in color, size or shape. If anything seems different, contact a physician, she said. "Tanning is dangerous no matter how it's done," said LaForge. "If someone comes up to me and asks, 'Which is safer the sun or a tanning bed?' I tell them that both are bad, but neither one is worse than the other. Conditioning is the first thing everyone should worry about. Skin cancer can happen to anyone. It doesn't happen just when they get older." V

Performance city. It will also manage the theater. "We will become customers of the city," Nigh said. The conference center to be built adjacent to the university center will double the current size of the center and will appear as one building, Nigh said. The estimated $9.3 million needed to build the addition will come from revenue bonds, Nigh said. "There will be no vote of the

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Parking for the two new facilities will be provided by the university, Nigh said. "We will build additional parking." The Edmond City Council had been discussing plans for a new park with a theater, auditorium, pool and gymnasium. "We haven't been able to get a consensus from the council as to where the other three will be located," Shadid said. V

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Review team to survey universities teacher preparation requirements By Allen Norbury Staff Writer

An "External Program Review Team" initiated by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education is reviewing how Oklahoma colleges and universities prepare teachers. The regents anticipate the team will complete its work by the end of the summer and offer recommendations this fall. The review team consists of eight education experts from throughout the nation including four from Oklahoma. Public hearings were included in the week—long itinerary that took place June 22-26. Groups of team members stopped at all 12 state universities that offer teacher preparation programs. During those visits, external review team members talked with university presidents, administrators, faculty and students. Chancellor Hans Birsch, said the review team will provide a foundation for reforms outlined in House Bill 2246 (HB 2246). HB 2246 is new state legislation calling for the creation of a commission on teacher preparation and the establishment within three years of a new teacher preparation system in Oklahoma.

Among requirements of HB 2246 is a push for outcomes-based teacher preparation programs which focus on specific learning goals that ensure a teacher candidate has mastered certain skills, abilities, or knowledge. The bill also requires secondary and elementary teacher candidates to have undergraduate majors, or the equivalent, in subject matter other than education. Teacher candidates in the areas of early childhood, elementary and special education must have an academic concentration in an area besides education. Assisting the review team is an internal task force comprised of 18 Oklahomans including teachers, community leaders and university presidents which assist the external team in the review. Included in that team is Dr. Kenneth Elsner, Dean, College of Education at the University of Central Oklahoma. "The comission will probably recommend changes in the preparation of elementary and special education teachers," he said. "But I don't anticipate a lot of change in the secondary education program because it already has 40 hours of academic study and 50 hours of education studey," Elsner said. V

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July 9, 1992

THE VISTA

UCO prof Hong Kong bound By Pam Thurman

Guest Writer Dr. Christopher Givan, chairman of the University of Central Oklahoma Creative Studies Department, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to Hong Kong. Givan will spend the 1992-1993 academic year teaching American literature at the University of Hong Kong, a British-style university, Givan said. "I'm interested in being at a British-style university, the grades at the end of the year are given by the department not the professor, which means there's much more conversation among the faculty about the work of a student which I think is a good thing," Givan said. Givan joined UCO's faculty in 1986 after spending a year as dean of Morse College at Yale University. He recently completed the six years required for sabbatical eligibility, he said. "The timing's right...I'm really looking forward to new sights, and there'll be a certain amount of time to write...I want to finish my

novel, and I want to do some more essays on Shakespeare," he said. He hopes to be able to travel and lecture in mainland China and around other parts of Asia during his time as a Fulbright scholar, Givan said. "I think it will also help my teaching here. I'm hoping to find out more about what Asian poets and writers are doing over there and to bring back to the classroom some new thoughts about a different part of the world," he said. "It's a very exciting time to be in Hong Kong because in 1997 it returns to China; the British have to give it up," he said. This is not Givan's first time to be in Hong Kong. He visited there for two days after graduating from high school in the Philippines, he said. Givan joked that he's returning to find a notebook he left there during his 1962 trip. This is also not Givan's first Fulbright scholarship, he said. "This is my second Fulbright, I had one to Romania in 1976 to 1978," Givan said. "I had been awarded a Fulbright to Italy...but I lived in Italy for five years when

Immersionists find humor, frustration in journeys By Suzanne Gert Guest Writer She moves hesitantly through customs, smiling uncertainly at the other passengers and clutching her bag to her side. Voices swell around her, some in rapid Spanish, others more thoughtful, as if they are weighing each word before they speak it. "Tiene Ud. algo para declarar?" (Do you have anything to declare?) the customs officer asks. "No," she answers. The customs officer then checks her luggage and discovers the plastic bag of cocaine inside. "Venga conmigo por favor," the officer says. The swell of foreign voices rise around her as she glances around in fear and confusion. Later Kelly Barnes, a sophomore marketing major at the University of Central Oklahoma, was told that the "cocaine" was a Zip Lock bag full of sugar that had been planted in her luggage as a learning experience. "I freaked out!" Barnes said. "Dr. Hakala was telling everyone I had drugs in my bag, and I was laughing because everyone could see my pajamas. Then she started shooting me with a toy gun and calling me a criminal." This is just one of the wild and wacky games students take part in during the Spanish total immersions held each year by UCO's foreign language department. Dr. Marcia Hakala, assistant professor of Spanish at UCO, has been offering the immersions since November of 1989. Hakala, who joined UCO's faculty in 1988, created the immersions to

help students feel more comfortable utilizing the language skills they had learned in the classroom. "They needed more confidence," Hakala said. "The immersion gives them that and feeds nicely into foreign trips." The immersions are trips during which no English is spoken. The "total" Spanish immersions are just what they claim to be. Spanish is spoken once the students embark on the trip and is continued regardless of where the students might be. "I had my first taste of prejudice," immersion "trekkie" and assistant to Dr. Hakala, Eddie Gert said. "We had stopped at a grocery store to buy food for the trip. We were all speaking Spanish and one of the clerks said, 'Who is this f----- group?' Dr. Hakala spoke with the manager and explained the situation. The manager was going to fire the clerk, but Dr. Hakala insisted that he didn't." The immersions are set up as institutes for graduate or undergraduate credit. They are open to all majors and require a minimum of ten hours for the intermediate course. Fees include tuition and a $45 dollar expense charge for food, lodging and materials. The immersions are held at St. Gregory's College in Shawnee and usually consist of a weekend stay. The immersionists first go through immigration, customs, and hotel registration. The activities then consist of games, songs and skits. "By doing different types of activities they gain a larger vocabulary," Hakala said. "Most of them aren't fluent in Spanish, so they have to find other ways to communicate when English isn't available to them." V

my father was in the foreign service. It would have been interesting, but not as interesting as Romania." Givan's father was a foreign

The timing's right .. I'm really looking forward to new sights, and there'll be a certain amount of time to write ... I want to finish my novel, and I want to do some more essays on Shakespeare. —Dr. C. Givan service officer in the diplomatic corps of the State Department, and was assigned to such places as Trieste; Rome, Italy; and Manila, Philippines, Givan said.

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"I got used to being in foreign places, and I've always enjoyed talking to people of different cultures. I especially enjoy seeing Americans in foreign places, it brings out the best in Americans," he said. "I think the problem for Americans traveling abroad is not that it's a hardship; it's that as a culture we're very, very impatient. You have to develop a side of patience," Givan said. Givan is the third UCO professor to be awarded a Fulbright, he said. Dr. Steve Garrison went to Poland two years ago, and Tony Graybasch went to Israel before leaving the faculty a few years ago. "I think this is an honor for me, but I also think it's an indication that UCO is recognized as a place that is doing good work. I think it's a good sign for the institution that we have received these Fulbrights

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