University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY July 22, 1993
The Student Voice Since 1903
Construction causes problem for commencement parkers Operation Rescue director arrested
Due to construction projects on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, several parking lots and Summer Commencement roads will be closed to vehicular and foot traffic during Parking Commencement. Closed parking lots are marked on the 1:=2 map. - Ayers and Thatcher will be closed from the west, at their intersection with University Drive. 4 - the large parking lot to the west of Hamilton Field House will be closed. - the lots to the immediate east and southeast of the University Center will be closed. Suggested Parking Five large parking lots close to Hamilton Field House are suggested for use because of their proximity. - the lot east of Wantland Stadium, off Chowning. - the lot east of East Residence Hall, between Ayers and Edwards, off Bauman or Chowning.(2 lots) - east of Business and north of Liberal Arts, between Edwards and Campbell, off Bauman or Chowning (2 lots). Shuttle Vehicles To assist the elderly and physically disabled, shuttle vehicles will be routed through these five lots, to the collection points identified on the map. Priority is to the elderly and physically disabled, but others may ride as space permits. Handicap/Special Guest Parking and Drop-off Point The lot immediately north of East Hall will be reserved exclusively for special guests and for handicap parking. A shuttle will run in this lot to transport the handicap attendees to the front door of the Field House. Other Parking Lots on Campus All other parking lots will be available, but no shuttles will run in these lots.
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A 10-day campaign of abortion protests in selected cities wound down Saturday with the jailing of a campaign leader in Florida, the arrests of 45 demonstrators in Mississippi and sparsely attended demonstrations elsewhere, Operation Rescue's executive director, Keith Tucci, was arrested at Melbourne, Fla., on a contempt of court charge when he returned to the state to mark the completion of the "Cities of Refuge" campaign. Tucci had promised to surrender on Monday, but was arrested and jailed as soon as he returned to Florida.
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Three Stooges kin start legal 'pie-fight' GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — A legal pie fight is shaping up over the financial legacy of the Three Stooges. Some relatives of the late comedians lost a court bid. Friday to freeze income from Stooges' films and merchandise sales handled by a grandson of head Stooge Moe Howard. "Curly" Joe DeRit a' s widow, Jean, and Larry Fine's granddaughter, Kris Cutler, said they're being shortchanged, contending the disputed amount could add up to as much as $5 million.
Russia welcomes Beavis and Butthead MOSCOW (AP) — When Russians switched on their televisions Saturday, they may have received a surprise. Performers such as Madonna, Sting and Michael Jackson are now going out across airwaves once reserved for state-sponsored cu 1ture. MTV has arrived. Russian entertaitunentmogu I Boris Zosimov said he lobbied MTV for four years before he signed a deal in May giving his Biz Enterprises exclusive rights in the former Soviet Union. "I fell in love with MTV," he said, recalling his first visit to the United States. "It was my dream to bring it here."
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Graduation arrives Caps and gowns ready for pick up By Steve Sager
Staff Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma will hold its commencement ceremonies at 8 p.m. July 30 in Hamilton Field House. One ceremony will be held for all candidates, bachelor's and master's degree recipients. Two seniors from UCO have been chosen as class marshals for the event. Debra Collett, an elementary education major, is currently a member of Mortar Board and Alpha Chi Honor Society. She plans to begin
work on her master's degree in elementary education this fall. Lawrence Dunn, a psychology major, is amember of Kappa Delta Pi and has been on the Presidents List. He plans to beg in work on his master's degree in special education/ psychometry this fall. Both marshals are ranked number one academically in their class. Graduates are asked to meet no later than 7 p.m. south of Old North Tower. In case of rain, graduates will meet no later than 7:30 p.m. in the northwest corner of Hamilton Fieldhouse. Caps and gowns can be picked up starting Monday in the University Center Bookstore.
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UCO hosted an outdoor jazz concert and watermelon feast last Thursday in Thatcher Lake.
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UCO's production of "The Boys Next Door" begins tomorrow in Pegaus Theatre.
UCO will host the Joy of Learning Conference next week where Dr. Jo Ann Adams will lead a panel discussion.
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