The Vista Aug. 23, 2004

The Student Voice Since 1903 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2004

President welcomes faculty, staff ■ President W. Roger Webb announced new faculty and awarded past faculty and staff.

by Lauren Pulsinelli Senior Staff Writer

Photo by Gavin D. Elliott

Freshmen line up by Broncho Lake for the "Bar-b-que Dinner" Aug. 19. The dinner was part of Stampede Week.

Freshmen stampede campus ■ The 10-day series of events is designed to introduce new and returning students to campus life.

by Lacy Myers Staff Writer ----Stampede Week commenced Aug. 18 and will continue through Aug. 28 with activities geared toward welcoming incoming freshman and returning students.

"Stampede Week combines two things that you will traditionally see on campus: freshman orientation and welcome week," said Blake Fry, director of Campus Life.

Fry said the goal is to make students feel like they are part of a community.

"We do that through large scale

events, peer mentoring, and fairs where students can learn about organizations or volunteer in the community," Fry said.

Beginning Monday and ending Friday on the west side of Broncho Lake, a Stampede Week information tent will be open 9 "Stampede Week from a.m. to 4 combines fresh- p.m.

Also man orientation offered to and welcome students from 9 week." a.m. to 1 p . m .

- BLAKE FRY Director, Campus Life Monday will be a business fair and part-time job fair with around 45 local businesses participating. Beginning at 7

p.m. at Evans Field, local bands will take the stage and compete in the Battle of the Bands.

On Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Stampede Week tent, a Greek Information Fair will be held. Starting at 8 p.m. in Constitution Hall, the "Dating Doctor" David Coleman, a 9-time National Speaker of the Year, will address students and give advice.

Wednesday's activities include the Student Organization Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stampede Week Information Tent, the Jazz Lab Open house from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a performance from hypnotist Dr. R.E. Bellows at 8 p.m. in Constitution Hall.

Activities for Thursday include a Volunteer Opportunities Fair in the Stampede Week tent from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., along with a "Foggy Future" program with free pizza and advice in the

Nigh University Center Grand Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The University Center Advisory Board is sponsoring a free movie at 8 p.m. the same day in Constitution Hall.

On Friday, UCO's ROTC will host a welcome-back picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stampede Week tent.

International Student Orientation and information about the university's e-mail system will be addressed in the Nigh University Center's Will Rogers Room at 5:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., country line dancing will be offered in the Health and Physical Education Building.

Stampede Week activities will end on Saturday with a five-kilometer run sponsored by the UCO ROTC. It is open to the public.

Friends and colleagues greeted one another Aug. 17 as they gathered in Constitution Hall for the annual faculty and staff meeting.

President W. Roger Webb said new goals and standards have been set to improve UCO. "It is Central time," he said. "It is our time."

Enrollment at UCO has reached a record high, said Dr. Don Betz, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs.

"Do we realize that almost 16,000 dreams will pass through us?" Betz said.

President Webb, Betz "It is Central and Dr. time. It is Kathryn Gage, vice our time." president of Student — DR. W. ROGER WEBB Services, UCO President introduced new faculty and staff members.

President Webb and Director of Fund Development Brad Williams announced faculty and staff awards.

Outstanding faculty and staff members of last year received awards for their efforts.

The Neely Excellence in Teaching Award was given to Dr. Kaye Sears, professor of human environmental services, and Sandra Leonard, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics.

Dr. J. Gail Neely, a UCO alumnus and surgeon, donated the award for the education he received at UCO. Two $1,000 checks were given to the award recipients.

"He remembered this university

see STAMPEDE WEEK, page 3

Students return to face new parking policies

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS The Wellness Center will offer "Freedom from Smoking," an eight-week smoking cessation program developed by the American Lung Association. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 9743150.

■ New parking policies will take effect Aug. 30.

by Joseph Wertz Staff Writer Students returning to UCO for the fall 2004 semester will notice some changes with parking policy and procedure. Commuter, as well as housing parking permits, will be issued this year, replacing the multipurpose student permits of previous semesters.

Students will also notice changes in the layout and designation of several parking lots.

"This is an effort to separate the two different types of students parking on campus," said Parking Services Manager, Leon Fourcade. "This will improve

students' ability to find close parking."

Fourcade said some of the problems they are trying to correct parking and traffic related. There has been little much change in the amount of faculty and staff parking, however 500 spaces have been converted from multipurpose parking to the new commuter parking.

He also said there have been complaints from stu-

spaces near campus housing.

There have also been complaints from commuters, about housing residents occupying too many parking spaces Fourcade said.

Several parking lots have changed parking designation.

"We advise all students to check the parking maps available on campus," Fourcade said.

Commuter lots will be open to students with housing permits after 3 p.m.

There will be a one-week grace period to allow students to purchase parking Photo Illustration by Robert Crauthers permits before dents living on campus about citations will be issued. non residents parking in

see MEETING, page 3

Photo by Justin Avera

Kyle Thompson, freshman communications major, and his roommate Jason Hines, freshman journalism major, get their room ready for school Aug. 18.

Welcome, Freshmen

A meningitis vaccine clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Wellness Center. The cost is $90. For more information, contact the Health Center at 974-2317.

Applications for vice president of UCOSA are being accepted until 5 p.m. Aug. 26. For more information, call the UCOSA office at 974-2249.

New arrivals make new home

by Emily Rothrock Staff Writer Move-In Day, Aug. 18, was a brand new start for freshmen coming to live on campus. Approximately 240 students moved into the Commons. One hundred twenty young men moved into the dorms of Murdaugh Hall, and almost 300 young women moved into West Hall. Organized chaos was the unofficial theme.

Countless parents pushed dollies

loaded with TVs and boxes of clothes. Little brothers tried not to drag pillows through the dirt.

Throughout the registration line, old high school T-shirts from Tecumseh, Lindsey, Choctaw, Broken Arrow and Jenks adorned the newest residents of West Hall.

Melissa. Epperson, an incoming freshman from Blanchard, was one such girl waiting in line. Epperson is a petite blonde with blue eyes and

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OPINION August 23, 2004

Quote of the day

Through the forest of Mordor, beyond the gates of Gondor, lies the lot of Gyges.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

- Confucious

Today in History Hard D. Weed of New York state patented the grip-tread, snow tire chain for automobiles on this day in 1904.

LETTER

A Letter from the Student Body President Your student body is honored to have you join our family here at UCO. Life is a decision waiting to be made and here at UCO you are going to have the opportunity to decide your life. You will have the opportunity to pursue your plans, your goals, and your aspirations for yourself and your University.

You have made the choice to attend this University, and I am happy to welcome you in that choice.

Your campus involvement is essential to the growth of our leadership community here at UCO. The student population here at UCO prides itself on outstanding character and civility which, in return, create the perfect Lane Graves community for growth.

Perry III Exercise your abilities to be an individual, and bring your attributes to the table here at UCO. With the diversity and pride found here at UCO, there is definitely an organization that can meet your expectations. If there is not, then you can create it and build it from the ground up.

The University of Central Oklahoma Student Association (UCOSA) is here to help you build a foundation for your future and to serve as your voice.

Please feel free to come by our offices on the first floor of the Nigh University Center, Room 148, or call us at 974-2249.

As ever, Lane Graves Perry III UCOSA President

STAFF EDITORIAL

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While The Vista is meant to be an integral part of the University of Central Oklahoma, it was established first and foremost to serve the student body. The Vista is intended to be the voice for every student on campus. It is every students' advocate.

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IDLE WORSHIP

Freshmen: Beware the pains of renting

T

he entire premise of my life is simple. Don't be at the mercy of others. It all started when my mom would no longer allow me to reenact the birth of the Amazon in her flowerbed with the hose. So I got in my car and said, "Fine. I'll play in the water at my apartment."

GAVIN D. ELLIOTT COLUMNIST But living in an apartment runs perpendicular with this basic life premise.

In an apartment, you are at the mercy of a whole tangled web of people — the renters to either side of you, above you (or below you), the faceless landlord who leaves menacing notes about rent on your door, your roommate and most importantly, the maintenance people.

And don't even think about creating rivers in their flowerbeds with the water hose.

It all started a few weeks ago when the gods on Mount Olympus suddenly felt that my life was too dull. So Condensus, god of leaky air conditioner condenser pans, produced, at first, a tiny soaking puddle at the base of the wall where our a/c is housed.

My roommate and I circled the little puddle, puzzled, looking up and down the walls and ceilings to ascertain where it was coming from.

We could find no incriminating marks. No point of origin. At which point, I got down on my hands and knees and sniffed at the growing puddle to be sure it wasn't urine.

You never know in one of these places...

Thankfully, it wasn't urine and I concluded that if we placed a towel over the spot and stepped on it for a few minutes, in time, the spot would go away.

In the morning, it was still there, the towel was completely soaked and the spot had widened the boundaries of its parameter. It was now about the size of a tractor tire. But much wetter.

I got a new towel out and laid it over the spot saying, "If that doesn't get it, nothing will," and actually meaning it.

But my roommate has a college degree, and he knew better than that.

Only a call to the maintenance men, who had probably dealt with this sort of thing many times, would heal this sore.

When I got home that day, there was a yellow work order on the door saying maintenance had been there. I walked in and found our carpet ripped up and there was this big industrial wind-tunnel machine that was blowing our carpet and Beastie Boys posters all over the place.

The thing obviously came from the industrial revolution era because it had no on/off switch. No safety mechanism.

If it needed to be shut off, you had to unplug it. Or throw it in a puddle of water.

It must have been "bring your child to work day" because the work order form had apparently been filled out by the maintenance man's two-year old child. After two hours, six cups of coffee and an entire pack of Camel Lights, I decoded the writing to say, "back tomorrow."

So my roommate and I left the portable hurricane running, and our inside voices turned into Van Halen concert voices.

"DO YOU WANT TO GO GET SOMETHING TO EAT!?"

"GLUE CAN'T SPIT TWENTY FEET? WHAT? OF COURSE GLUE CAN'T SPIT IT'S GLUE!" After two weeks of them "fixing it," then us calling and saying, "come fix it again," our nerves were frazzled and our voices hoarse from having to yell all of our conversations. From posters and carpet flapping around non-stop like parking tickets in a hurricane, and having to wear sandals to walk through our living room like walking to a camping grounds shower facility. The maintenance men kept telling us, "We blow air in there on that condenser pan and bang it with our hammers, but nothing seems to fix it. I've never seen anything like it."

About a month later, it was finally fixed, for the tenth time. My roommate and I were skeptical, but after a few days and no resurgence of a puddle, our skepticism faded.

Then the next day, there was a late fee slip attached to our door from our water

bill — a grand total of $18.32.

So I came up with an idea to give the apartment owner a bill and attach it to the office door. Like Martin Luther.

It read like this: Landlord, It has come to our attention that our records (and frazzled nerves) show that your crack team of a/c condensation pan fixers took an entire month and a half to, what seems to us in apartment # 15473.9, blow air on it and bang it with hammers. There was a pool of water in our living area that turned it into the Everglades. On several occasions I had to beat a crocodile away from my chicken and rice with the remote, and I lost a date one night to a snakebite. I think it was a cottonmouth. So our records now show that you owe us $1,537,295.07 for crocodile hunting fees, replacement chicken and rice fees, mental anguish, etc...but we will erase this bill if you erase our late fee of $18.32.

Thank you, Tenants of apartment # 15473.9.

It didn't work, and we had to pay our late fee.

CAMPUS QUOTES What did you do over summer break?

"I worked at Frontier City and hung out with friends."

Jennifer Guinn Undecided, freshman

THEVISTA Editor in Chief Caroline Duke Managing Editor Gavin D. Elliott Copy Editor Sarah Roberson Senior Writer Lauren Pulsinelli Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer

Kelley Chambers Lacy Myers Kenneth Reinbold Emily Rothrock Joseph Wertz

Sports Editor Brandon Chatmon Sports Writer Harry Gatewood III Photographer Justin Avera Photographer Robert Crauthers Cartoonist Eric Osborn Ad Manager Lindsey Chapman Julie Brooks Ad Sales Ad Sales Kimberly Braaten Circulation Director Tony Houck Advisor Mark Zimmerman

"We went to Cancun and

stopped in Padre on the way back."

Brandon Hughes

Astronomy, freshman

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"I worked at Frontier City, hung out with friends at the mall and also went to the lake."

Krystal Guinn

Undecided, freshman

EDITORIALS Opinion columns, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Journalism, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges.

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"I got a new house right across from campus; been working a lot and spending time with family."

Deallo Frazier

Undecided, sophomore

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NEWS August 23, 2004

Plans made for East Hall ■ After sitting vacant for more than a year, the lot on which East Hall

UCOSA seeks new VP ■ Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Aug. 26.

by Caroline Duke Editor in Chief

used to stand will now be converted into an intramural football field.

became run down and eventually installation of the sprinkler system.

The original plan was to use just wore the space for housing or parking. out."

"East Hall fell These are still a long-term possiGrass is being laid for a new There into a state of bility, Johnson said, but are a intramural football field south of the were more funding challenge."

Hamilton Fieldhouse where East than 40 disrepair."

The demolition of East Hall Hall used to be located. intramural last year was orchestrated to simEast Hall, formerly a dorm build- football — CHARLES JOHNSON ulate a "bombed building" for a ing, was demolished in April of teams on News Bureau Director national Disaster Response 2003. campus last Exercise. Many students partici"Over the years, due to under year. Staff pated in the exercise as "victims" funding, East Hall fell into a state of from the disrepair," News Bureau Director Physical Plant unearthed old sewer to help prepare emergency workers Charles Johnson said. "The building pipes this summer and will finish the for a real event.

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Vice President for UCOSA Bryan Walker announced his resignation from the student governing body last week, citing personal reasons for his decision.

Student body president Lane Perry said a filing period for candidacy will be held until 5 p.m. Aug. 26.

"We've lost our vice president, so it's up to me to appoint a new vice president with two-thirds approval of

the senate," Perry said.

Students interested in the position must submit a resume and an essay stating why he or she should be chosen, he said.

Perry said resumes and essays will not be accepted after 5 p.m. Aug. 26, but students can also submit applications early.

"That evening, we're going to go through those applications and pick out people we want to interview," he said. Interviews will be held Aug. 27 after 5 p.m.

Perry said the two main duties of vice president are to conduct Student Activity Fund meetings and to perform the president's duties if he should be unavailable.

"It's a great position to be in to do the things you want to do for UCOSA," Perry said.

The vice president will also receive a $3,500 scholarship.

Walker, who was elected and sworn in in April, cited personal reasons for his decision to resign.

The Vista welcomes new advisor

by Caroline Duke Editor in Chief The Vista welcomed new advisor and director of student publications, Mark Zimmerman, this summer.

Zimmerman, a photojournalist and photography instructor, joined UCO as a fulltime staff member in June. He left nine years of professional experience with The Edmond Sun, the last four of which he served as chief photographer.

"I'm just proud to be back," Zimmerman said. "I graduated from here and I've always had Mark a lot of love for The Zimmerman Vista, the [journalism] department and UCO." An award-winning photographer,

Zimmerman has been awarded 10, first-place prizes for photography by the Associated Press. He has also placed first in various national photography contests. His coverage of the Columbia space shuttle tragedy in 2003 earned him publication around the nation and world.

In 2001, Zimmerman photographed a solar car race past UCO. His photograph was run as the "One Thousand Words" doubletruck image in Newsweek.

Zimmerman has shown work at the International Photography Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, and he freelances for The Tulsa World, Getty Images and USA Today.

His photography career started in 1991 when he became a staff photographer for The

Vista.

"That's back when we only used black and white film, developed by hand and printed our photographs," Zimmerman said.

Later he worked as the director of instructional photography for the Department of Journalism. He managed the darkroom for

the department and taught courses.

Zimmerman graduated from UCO in 1993 with a bachelor's of arts in journalism/photographic arts. He graduated with honors in 1999 with a master's degree in education. He has taught as an adjunct instructor at UCO since 1995.

Zimmerman said he enjoys learning and working with photography processes from the 1860s to the digital technology of today.

"I love all the different photo processes that are involved," he said.

In his spare time, Zimmerman said he enjoys spending time with his family.

Zimmerman and his wife, Meredith, have two children, Joseph and Abigail. He and Meredith met at UCO, where she was also a Vista photographer and from where she graduated.

Zimmerman replaced interim Vista advisor John Frair.

"I'm glad to stay in Edmond as a community, which UCO is a huge part of," Zimmerman said.

Photo by Robert Crauthers

Dr. Don Betz, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, was one of many speakers to welcome the faculty and staff Aug. 17.

MEETING STAMPEDE WEEK from page 1 "Taking part in Stampede Week means making a very important first step toward guaranteeing your success at the university," said Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president for student affairs.

"Those who participate can expect to start school with confidence, since they have met new friends, become familiar with the campus and its traditions and have gained insights into what university life is really like," she said.

For more information about Stampede Week, contact Campus Life at 974-2363.

For a schedule of Stampede Week events, see page 9.

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Organizations to meet for Stampede Week fair

by Lacy Myers Staff Writer The Student Organization Fair will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stampede Week tent by Broncho Lake.

The fair allows students to become familiar with the different organizations on campus and provides them with information about joining.

Around 80 campus organizations are expected to participate.

"It's an information fair, but it almost looks like a science fair at points because organizations, like the Biology Club, have experiments out there and give students a real example of what they do," said Blake Fry, director of Campus Life.

For more information about the fair, contact Campus Life at 974-2363.

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NEWS

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Alumni Association relocates

by Kenneth Reinbold Staff Writer The UCO Alumni Association will have a new home for alumni gatherings and homecoming events this year. The association moved into the Victorian style, three-story building across University Drive across from the Lillard :Administration Building.

The building, along with the new program STAF (Students Today, Alumni Forever, are part of an effort to make students aware of the Alumni Association while they are still attending UCO. Any student can join the Alumni Association at anytime while in school for only $15. They will receive a card which allows them to receive discounts at local restaurants and stores. They are also invited to alumni events and often receive alumni connections to help them after graduation.

STAF, the new Alumni House and the moving of the Alumni Association to the renovted University House have come under the direction of of Stacy McNeiland, who was recently appointed as the exec-

utive director of the Office of Alumni Relations.

McNeiland, who last headed the Office of Prospective Student Services/Scholarships, has also increased the office's staff to an all-time high of five full-time employees.

As a part of keeping students, both current and former, involved in the university, McNeiland and her staff have traveled around the state to meet with alumni of UCO to find out what the university can provide to its graduates.

Plans include re-designing the alumni quarterly magazine, Old North, offering alumni the opportunity to purchase UCO merchandise through the magazine and a loan-consolidation program for members and non-members of the association.

McNeiland's goal is to raise the number of members from 4,500 to 10,000 by 2010.

One-year memberships are $15 for current students and and for anyone who has graduated in the last year, $35 for any other alumni and $50 for a one-year husband-wife membership. A lifetime Photo by Robert Crauthers membership is $250, while a husband-wife joint The UCO Alumni Association found a new home this summer across from the Lillard Administration lifetime membership is $400.

Building on University Drive.

Student employees to benefit from new policy â– Depending on the departments in which students work, some students may be allowed to work more hours than in the past.

by Emily Rothrock Staff Writer The University of Central Oklahoma's Employment Services Department recently changed the policy on the amount of hours UCO student employees can work.

In the past, student employees could not work more than 20 hours a week. Now students will be allowed to work up to 39 hours a week.

Jeanette Patton, the Director of Employment Services, said the decision was made some time during the 2004 summer.

'After Employment Services conducted some research and conferred with other schools, they found regulations had relaxed in other universities,

like the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and regional colleges like East Central and South Western," Patton said.

Patton explained that after conferring with other collegiate peers, Employment Services decided to become more flexible to better serve UCO's student needs.

"For example, let's say a department needs two students that possess special skills, like a tutor. But, they could only find one qualified student," Patton said. "If the student's school schedule allows, he could work up to 39 hours a week.

This is the catch.

"This hour increase is up to the individual department and their individual budget," Patton said.

Janice Brown, the administrative secretary for the Physics and Engineering Department, will agree that physics and engineering probably has a higher demand for tutors than most departments.

"But," Brown said, "it's hard to fill those jobs."

Brown said last semester, Physics and Engineering had two lab monitors and they doubled as

tutors.

"Between the two lab monitors, they worked maybe 12 hours a week," Brown said.

She said the lab monitor's own schedules were so demanding that 12 hours was all that could be offered to other students in need.

Brown said she thinks this change in policy will allow more students to donate their time for tutoring, but it won't add more hours to student already tutoring.

"The class schedule is so demanding in this department," Brown said. "Our majors don't have many hours to donate because labs and homework are so labor intensive."

"We would like to be able to do more for our students, but with time and budget constraints we become limited," Brown said. "But, I know there are steps being taken in the department to have add some tutors on staff" With the policy change, many departments have the chance to offer more tutoring sessions, labs and other student services without taking away from their employee's own education.

When asked if the increase in hours would positively affect the Modern Languages Department, Amy Picard, the administrative assistant for Modern Languages, said that affect would remain

to be seen.

Picard is in charge of hiring tutors for all the foreign languages.

"Spanish is the foreign language with the highest demand for tutors," Picard said. "Simply because of the sheer numbers of Spanish classes offered."

"We've been able to meet the needs of students and our student employees in the past," Picard said.

"There hasn't been much of a demand for more hours, but we could always use more tutors for upper level foreign language classes."

Picard said student tutors don't have a lot of free time to spend tutoring because of their class schedule.

No matter what department or what job it may be, the increase in hours may not help student employees. Its employees are already stretched thin for time to work; the policy change won't put any more money in their pocket.

But with this change, it could possibly allow the department to hire more student tutors. More tutors would create a more flexible schedule for foreign language students looking for help.

For more information on student employment, go to the UCO employment Web site, jobs.ucok.edu .

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WELCOME from page 1

said she is looking forward to the first day of school. She hasn't picked a major yet, but she said she's thinking maybe Interior Design.

"UCO is kind of far away from home, but not too far," Epperson said.

"I chose to live on campus because I think it will help me meet a lot of new people."

Epperson said her mom really encouraged her to live on campus for the first year because she wanted her daughter to enjoy the whole college experience.

Epperson, Blanchard's 2004 senior class president, said she would like to become involved in UCO's student government.

"I really enjoyed the leadership roles in high school," Epperson said.

This year Epperson said she wants to try her hand at leadership on the collegiate level.

She is one of the fortunate women of West Hall that got to choose her roommate, who she knew in high school.

Her roommate wasn't there when Epperson was checking in, and Epperson's parents had to work, but Epperson's grandmother was there to help with the move-in and to provide Photo by Justin Avera emotional support.

Just south of West Hall, cars and Junior theatre arts major Jennifer McEntee arranges her stuffed animals onto her windowsill in her West Hall room on Move-In Day, Aug. 18. trucks lined up in front of the huge porch of Murdaugh Hall. The registra"We were both 13-year seniors at dragged their belongings up two, some- involved with UCO soon. tion line was 15 freshmen thick. After on my own."

Both girls were in color guard at times three flights of stairs.

Tecumseh," Porcherding said.

He said after he got moved in, he and surviving the wait, new occupants of old Owasso High School and visited UCO A burst of color popped out of the "I really like the fact that he's living his family were going to dinner to celeMurdaugh dragged their belongings with someone he knows," his mother elevator onto the third floor. during last year's Band State finals. They brate her birthday early. through the building's narrow hallways.

"It will also be like my good-bye din- said. "I feel better knowing Brian will Underneath the comforters and pillows said the experience really helped them Brian Porcherding, an incoming have some companionship his first were Lorri Clark and Stacy Petty, two decide were to go to college, and Clark's freshman from Tecumseh, was moving ner," Porcherding said. pretty, dark-haired freshmen who just parents both attended UCO. Jeri Porcherding, his mom, was there semester of school." several heavy boxes into a barren dorm Petty's parents have no apprehensions moved from Owasso to the Commons.

Porcherding and Cowden have their to help send her first-born son off to colMOM. about having their daughter live in the "I chose the Commons over the first morning class together and both lege.

This blond-haired freshman with the "I think it will hit me tomorrow started work at McAlester's Deli on 2nd dorms because I didn't want to have to Commons.

German last name wants to be a history "I'm really impressed with the share a bathroom with an entire floor of when we wake up and he's not there," Street two weeks ago. . teacher, he said.

Commons; the facilities seem really Over at the Commons, the parking girls," Clark said.

Porcherding is the oldest child in his she said. "But I haven't started crying Clark, an advertising major, enrolled nice," said Gwen Gurka, Petty's mother, lot was packed with vehicles. The yet." family and the first to go to college. in 12 hours, and Petty, major undecided, on the ride down in the elevator. "Every entrance across from the Wellness Porcherding had the chance to pick "Tomorrow is my little sister's 14th enrolled in 14 hours. They haven't time I've called up here asking questions, Center looked like Target was having a his roommate too.

Brian and his roombirthday and for the first time I won't be joined any clubs or extracurricular activ- they've been really helpful." garage sale.

Parents pulled up to the mate, Brad Cowden, have been classhome to celebrate," Porcherding said. entrance and unloaded while, students ities yet, but they said they hope to get "But I'm really looking forward to being mates since kindergarten. , rA.Jr. 1,111 ItJI â– ls, z

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What You Missed: A Vista Summer News Recap Financial Aid issues fraud warning to students The Office of Financial Aid issued a warning in July to students about a scam targeting them and their bank accounts.

Students nationwide have received telephone calls from a person or persons claiming to represent the U.S. Department of Education. The imposter or

imposters offers grants to replace student loans and asks students for their bank account information so that a processing fee can be charged to them.

The Office of Financial Aid said they received no notices from UCO students who had been targeted.

Student assistance programs receive $10.2 million The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announced a $10.2 million increase in student assistance programs across the state for the fiscal year 2005.

Dr. Bill Wiseman, director of UCO University Relations, said a formula is involved in determining the amount of financial aid allotted, and it is designed to cover the increased costs for

UCO students.

The Regents also approved a $10.7 million increase in institution-based scholarships. It also added $6 million in state-funded scholarships, including $4.1 million for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) and $900,000 for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Program (OTAG).

Faculty, staff pay increases A four percent cost of living increase for all UCO personnel began July 1.

President W. Roger Webb announced the raises after Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved

tuition and fee increases. The increases came after three years of budget cuts for UCO and Oklahoma higher education institutions, said Stephen Kreidler, vice president of Finance and Administration.

Regents OK cost increases The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved tuition and fee increases for state institutions across the board June 30.

UCO's increases will be the ninth highest in the state.

Despite rising costs across the state, universities and colleges are staying below limits set by the state Legislature.

Undergraduate tuition at UCO will increase 11 percent, compared to a 9.2 percent average statewide.

Enrollment at Oklahoma state institutions is expected to rise 3.2 percent next year, according to a Regents press release. State colleges and universities have seen 20,000 more students enrolled in the last four years.

Of 30 state universities and colleges, UCO's tuition and fee increase is the ninth highest in Oklahoma.

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Museums, galleries receive national funding assistance

UCO museums and galThe Conservation leries recently received almost Assessment Program grant $7,000 in grants from the will bring a professional assesInstitute of Museum and sor to review the Central Library Services to assist in Museum of Art and Design's maintenance and improve- structure, collections, abilities ments to the collections on and more. campus.

Oklahoma's veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam had no better friend than Terry L. May, author of the recently published book, "Patriots in Profile."

But with his unexpected passing shortly after Christmas last year, The Edmond Sun columnist and former UCO administrator left behind a body of work now collected in a book recounting stories of veteran's tales from the battlefield.

May's column, aptly titled "Patriots in Profile" appeared biweekly in The Sun beginning as a once a month column in 2001. The articles are now collected in a 380page book that was released in June.

In each column, May featured one veteran and tales from their days of military service.

UCO: MLS team not in near future Communication between Major League Soccer and university officials has ceased since the second MLS game at UCO in April.

UCO and the professional soccer league had worked together for two years to bring an MLS franchise to Edmond.

Explosion closes library

Wantland construction on hold Gay marriage debate heats up Directors of two national groups presented their clashing views on same-sex marriages to an audience of about 70 here July 8.

Elizabeth Birch and Robert Knight addressed the crowd dur-

ing "State of the Union: A Debate on Gay Marriage" in Constitution Hall. The debate was part of the Hot Topics Summer Speakers Series, sponsored by the Department of Campus Life.

Financing delays put a halt work in April to add 1,500 on construction to Wantland seats on the east side of the staStadium until the end of the dium. A $3 million press box upcoming football season. was also installed.

The $15 million project was Dr. Bill Wiseman, director started to replace and expand of University Relations, said seating and to build a new the majority of work to the stapress box before the 2004 foot- dium will be done before the ball season. start of the football season.

UCO planned to begin

VThe reference side of Max Chambers library remains closed after a June 22 explosion and fire.

A transformer fire and explosion closed the Max Chambers Library June 22 and caused an evacuation.

The building was opened after electricity was restored two to three weeks later.

No one was injured in the blast, and officials were not certain of the cause.

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Teammates celebrate with cricket match pendence from Great Britain.

The men on the teams from UCO and Oklahoma City began the tournament shortly before midnight. The earlymorning scene in the parking lots between the Business and Liberal Arts Buildings piqued the interests of passersby, and several pulled into the parking lot to smooth out their curiosity.

Instead of traditional cricket balls, tennis balls wrapped in PVC tape were used. And instead of playing on a level, green field, the asphalt surface of the parking lots between the Business and Liberal Arts Buildings served as the field. Water bottles and orange parking cones Photo by Robert Crauthers served as boundaries.

While Sunny Raja waitAshraf Mohammed prepares to bat ed to bat for his Oklahoma during the Aug. 14 cricket tournaCity team, he thoroughly ment between the UCO and wrapped the tennis balls Oklahoma City teams. making sure no green Without the formalities of a traditional cricket match, between 40 and 50 men — mostly Pakistani — met Aug. 14 to play their native game and celebrate their country's inde-

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It's not his job, he said. "But I'm free, so I don't mind doing it." A few minutes later, he picked up a bat and entered the field. lmtiaz Ahmed, a graduate student at UCO and a member of the team, said he was raised in India and England playing with the hard ball. He explained that for safety and cost reasons, it is more sensible to play this more casual form of the sport.

Cricket, Ahmed said, is "a gentleman's sport." The rules and practices of cricket are similar to that of baseball, but Ahmed said cricket is a much more refined version of baseball. . Once the match hit a steady rhythm, it was broken by midfield outbursts of hugs and yells of excitement. Between shouts of "Lovely shot!" and other complimentary expressions, the teammates continued to support each other with claps and athletic praises.

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Kevin Rizer, Krista Lander and Matt Grassmyer will start the second season of "Naked in the Morning" Aug. 23. The show is on Z99.9 and can also be heard on the Internet now.

Crew gets 'Naked' once again ■ 'Naked in the Morning' will air between 8 and 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

ROTC to sponsor 5K run

by Kelley Chambers Staff Writer The UCO ROTC will sponsor a 5K marathon during Stampede Week on Saturday, August 28 beginning at 8 a.m. The race has been sanctioned and approved by USA Track & Field, the national governing body for track and field events.

ROTC recruiter Captain Michael Lewczak said the proceeds from the race will go to the university and the Broncho Battalion scholarship and activities fund.

"It supports the university and it's the first event for Stampede Week to support ROTC," Lewczak said.

"Sometimes we'll give out scholarships to help with books and tuition," he said. "It also helps pay for the military, ball, field training exercises

and when we do different types of events."

Among the list of sponsors for the race include the 45th Infantry Division National Guard, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Citizen's Bank of Edmond.

Registration includes a T-shirt, and is $15 before Aug. 27 and $20 the day of the race.

Participants can pre-register by mail at: UCO Army ROTC 100 N. University Dr. Edmond, OK. 73034; In person in room 247 at UCO's Thatcher Hall; online at www.signmeup.com/27553, or e-mail questions to michael.lewczak@us.army.mil . Participants can also register beginning at 7 am the day of the race.

Lewczak said they hope to have about 50 runners. Prizes will be given to the top three males and females overall, and in each age bracket.

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"Naked in the Morning," UCO's radio show, will begin its second season Aug. 23.

The morning show crew will welcome a new cohost, Matt Grassmyer, also known as Conan. He will join Krista Lander, whose on-air "UCO has persona is Buffy, and embraced the Kevin Rizer for the 8 a.m. hour-long show show and, even on Z99.9.

"As a fan of more, the idea." `Naked' last season, I'm extremely excited — KEVIN RIZER to be able to actually `Naked' co-host contribute to the nakedness as an onair talent," Grassmyer said.

The show will also be broadcast on the Internet at www.kucofm.com . It will feature local and

national guests and top-40 alternative rock.

"Bringing back some old favorites and combining new talent and fresh ideas is what the season will be all about," Lander said.

With a full-time producer and budget support, the crew said they are excited about being able to reach more people.

"UCO has embraced the show and, even more, the idea," said Rizer. "We couldn't be more excited about waking up the campus again this fall."

Returning co-hosts Lander and Rizer will host the Aug. 23 Battle of the Bands. The crew also plans to make weekly appearances around campus.

Lander said free 'Naked' merchandise will be around campus for the coming weeks, and she said students should be listening for more contests.

"The success we had last spring with '10 Dates in 10 Days' has led us to start planning even crazier events for the fall," Rizer said.

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Ashley Sweatt and Rachel Rycroft, both from Ada, sit volleyball courtside during the Beach Party Aug. 18.

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Photos by Gavin D. Elliott Service with a smile, from Garret Miller of Richardson, Texas.

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Leave it to Beave to put stardom to good ■ Jerry Mathers was in Oklahoma Aug. 6 to benefit The Institute for Character Enrichment, a local non-profit agency. ers, "The Beave is here."

Mathers, better known as Beaver Cleaver from the 1957-64 television show "Leave It to Beaver," was in town to lend his famous persona to a local non-profit agency, The Institute for Character Enrichment (ICE).

"I have just met these people," Mathers said about ICE. "I agree with their philosophy. I don't

look for anybody that I don't check out." to Beaver" was made in 1997, Mathers said he In the fund-raising event 'Jerry Mathers on declined to participate because the plot and subject ICE,' the 56-year-old actor said he definitely would matter strayed from the original concept of the not be strapping on a pair of skates for the evening's show.

Fresh from two local television newscasts, Jerry entertainment.

Mathers said on the original show, when Beaver Mathers settled into a chair facing a microphone at Instead, Mathers would be mingling with the was in trouble or withholding information from his KOMA radio around noon on Aug. 6, a few min50's nostalgia set, at the Cox Convention Center parents or teachers, he would look away and dodge utes before disc jockey Ronnie Kaye told his listenthat night, and then return the following day to the question. address a gathering of the Kiwanis "In the movie, the kid would look the parents in Club with a 35-minute speech focus- the eye and lie." he said. ing on the need for During the hour-long radio morality on television. show, Mathers waxed nostalgic Mathers said peo"leave it to Beaver' about his 54 years as an actor. ple he talks to say they Mathers said working with was a part of the Bob Hope on two films in the would like to see a return to family-origolden age of TV that 1950's was a fun experience. ented programming "He was a very nice man," I'm very happy with." Mathers said, "and until his like "Leave it to Beaver." death he would always send me "leave it to Beaver' a Christmas present."

- JERRY MATHERS was part of the golden One memorable gift he age ofTV that I'm very recalled from Hope was a happy with. I go all Scotch tape holder imprinted around the country with "I'm Bob Hope-stick with and do this speech and that's what me." people say, 'Why aren't there shows Mathers said he was glad to be in Oklahoma like that?'"

City and working with ICE, even though he had When asked what current shows just recently gotten involved with the organization.

Mathers thinks promote positive values and morality, he replied, "There ICE director Jim Ratchford said his Oklahomaaren't any." based organization is in the process of creating a In between radio segments dis- television show called "Terra Cuddles," which he cussing the mandatory 'Where are said would encompass character values, such as they now?' elements of the "Beaver" truth and generosity. cast, Mathers answered questions and "We contacted Mathers because he could help spoke candidly about his pursuit to symbolize the work that they were trying to do," bring good morals and family values Ratchford said. "He has a lot more interest in what back to television, but quickly added, we're doing than we at first thought."

"I'm not for censorship."

Mathers is not scheduled to return to Oklahoma Mathers said many shows provide as of yet, but ICE is continuing a dialogue with the kids with mixed messages. In particu- actor, in hopes of his future involvement with their lar, he mentioned "The Simpsons" projects. and "Roseanne."

"We consider him a part of the team now," "It gives kids bad cues," he said. Ratchford said.

"Kids on TV now always have a wiseAfter an hour on air, Mathers bid the listening crack, and a child thinks that's how audience farewell and climbed back into a white they're supposed to behave. stretch limousine to be whisked away for yet anothPhoto by Kelley Chambers "Kids are innocent for a very short er press appearance during his brief trip to the Sooner State.

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New York novelis t calls Oklahoma home for now ■ The College of Liberal Arts' newest writer in residence John Domini will teach writing courses this fall.

by Lauren Pulsinelli Senior Staff Writer

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Writer John Domini is the newest artist in residence for the College of Liberal Arts. He will teach non-fiction writing and novel writing courses for the English Department this fall.

John Domini writes from morning to late afternoon and continues this pattern daily. The results are mastered works blended at the computer and created into published novels, essays, short stories, articles, reviews and poems.

Publications such as GQ magazine and The New York Times have taken notice of John Domini's talent, and now UCO has too. Domini moved to campus this summer after he was asked to be the newest artist in residence for the College of Liberal Arts.

Although he has lectured over some of his essays, he has never taught a class. He came to UCO on the recommendation of a former artist in residence and he will teach a non-fiction writing course and writing the novel.

Domini, who is of Italian descent and is fluent in the language, will help in UCO's newest passport class, Discovering Italy.

He traveled thousands of miles from his apartment in New York City to Edmond, and he immediately began writing. In one long day and night, he wrote his first piece about Oklahoma.

Paintings hang from the walls and his music tapes are lined up and ready to play, and even though he recently made the move into a University Commons

apartment, everything appears to be in order.

Most of the paintings are from Italy and New York, the places Domini has spent a majority of his time. The artwork is original and vibrant much like Domini himself. He talks fast like a New Yorker, but has an Italian way of making a person feel at home.

"I always discover what I don't need and what I can't say."

doesn't seem to mind being so far away from home and he - JOHN DOMINI loves the UCO writer in residence idea of

being able to soak up a sense of something vastly different like Oklahoma culture.

He said he thinks Oklahoma is a great place and that he was so excited about his visit here, he even suggested doing a story about Oklahoma to the editor of Harper's magazine.

Domini is always pitching ideas and, although he is a professional writer, his work sometimes gets rejected, he said.

He just finished another novel and short story, and there are new poems and essays in the works that can always be sent to his agent in New York.

His latest published novel is "Talking Heads 77," released in May 2003. He said the violence in the novel shows the limits of the human body.

Domini explains books as having feelings and creating part of our understanding.

"I always discover what I don't know and what I can't say," he said.

Books can feel juicy, warm and dry, he said, and are elements in "Talking Heads 77." In the novel, he defines life in bodily terms. He travels and absorbs with every sense, because he said, "You have to see how it feels at the level of the street, how it strikes your nerves."

"The thing that sets reading apart is that there's no sensory device, none of our five senses are engaged directly, it really goes through imagination."

"Fiction writers come in a number of stripes and types," he said. "Our experience of life is embodied in our work, other writers' ideas and notions of proof of character."

There are a number of things he plans to send to hopefully get published, he said.

A forthcoming research text, "The Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Literature by Greenwood Press," will have a sizeable entry on his work, and he will be giving book signings around the Oklahoma City area soon.

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Bronchos favored to capture 4th straight North title

by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor With school beginning, The Vista previews the upcoming Lone Star Conference volleyball season with indepth previews of each team in the conference.

North Division Preseason #1- Central Oklahoma (23-7 overall, 8-2 in the LSC North last season) The Bronchos ranked in the top five in the LSC in hitting percentage, opponent hitting percentage, assists and kills last year. Coach Jeff Boyland loses AllLSC players Stacey Meek and Tori Walker, yet returns a ton of young talent. Emily Whiteley was honorable AllLSC last season, while Stephanie Ball, Kim Morgal and Penny Wascovich are among the players competing to replace Meek and Walker. Jacqui Adan, Allison Harvey, Heather Strong, Katie Schult and Lacie Allen join UCO for the 2004 season. #2 Cameron (21-12, 8-2) The Aggies lose All-American Kelsey Kosick, last year's player of the year. However, CU returns this year's LSC North Preseason Player of the Year Morgan Meyer, a first-team All-LSC North in 2003. Senior Jenny Head and sophomore Vicki Ibarra earned secondteam honors and return for the Aggies.

"I expect MB Nicole Reinhart, Head and Meyer, our three seniors, to step up.

I think our sophomores Ibarra, RS Tayler Turner and MB Taran Turner should be more comfortable starting the season and if any or all of them will step up, we should be very competitive," said Cameron Coach Kim Vinson.

Jessica Ammons 5-10 setter/hitter from Towanda, Kan. joins the Aggies for 2004. CU led the LSC in the service aces while placing in the top five in several categories. #3 Texas Women's (16-19, 8-2) The Pioneers loSe All-LSC performers Jenny Madrid, Heather Smith and Marci Brinkman but return Carley Messmer, Courtney Lewis and Paz Diaz. Defending LSC North Coach of the Year Shelly Barberee fielded a strong defensive squad finishing third in blocks and digs in 2003. The Pioneers were the surprise of the 2003 season finishing tied for first in the North after a

Kolby Rhoades and Courtney Barnes as 8-17 non-conference record. #4 Texas A&M-Commerce (15-16, Lady Buffs to keep an eye on this season.

3-7) #2 Abilene Christian (25-11, 7-3) The Lions lose All-LSC players in The Wildcats boast South Preseason Amy Wallace, Chantae Weathers and Davina Goodman. LaTasha Jacobs Player of the Year Michelle Bernhardt. returns as the Lions lone all-conference The Wildcats ranked in the top five in performer at outside hitter, while setter the LSC in several statistical categories Shannon Robbins ranked among the while leading the conference in blocks conference leaders in assists with 10.05 last season. Middle Blocker Amanda Slate joined Bernhardt on the First per game.

Team All-South squad in 2003. Six #5 Midwestern State (14-19, 3-7) Second-team All-LSC performers freshmen join the Wildcat program to Whitney Johansen and Kate Pence cushion the loss of All-Conference return for Midwestern State. Johansen Honoree Haylee Hartline.

"Our strengths this year will be our ranked fifth in the conference in assists (11.41), while Pence led MSU in kills experience and our team cohesiveness. with 2.99 per contest. Head Coach We have six girls that have two solid Venera Flores takes over the MSU pro- years of experience and I think that they have matured a lot since last season and gram for the 2004.

"I believe the strengths of my team are ready to have a great year. I know this year will be our chemistry and that they have been working hard this enthusiasm for the game of volleyball," summer to prepare for what hopefully will be the best season in ACU volleysaid Flores. # 6 Southeastern Oklahoma (3-33, ball history," said ACU Coach Brek Horn.

0-10) #3 Eastern New Mexico (16-15, 7-3) Sophomore Olivia Franceskini was Anna Bellum, Emilie Rodman and second team All-LSC and co-freshman of the year as she led the Lady Savages Kelley McGinty return after All-LSC in kills with 3.42 per game. OH Becky honors in 2003. Bellum ranked fourth in Wilson was the only other Lady Savage the conference with 4.22 kills per game. earning all-conference honors. Wilson Sophomore Grace George ranked secranked right behind Franceskini with ond in the LSC with 1.11 blocks per outing. The Zias return a young team 3.28 kills per contest. with only senior Anya Mack leaving the South Division program. #1 West Texas A&M (29-8, 9-1) #4 Angelo State (13-20, 5-5) The Lady Buffs are the defending Nicole Stoffel and Amber Nelson conference champions and the preseason favorite in the South. WTAMU led earned first team All-South honors and the conference in hitting percentage, return for their senior seasons, while opponent hitting percentage, assists, sophomore Amber Smith was AllConference as a freshman. The Belles kills and digs last season.

"Our team strengths should be a very added six freshman for the 2004 cambalanced offense and strong floor paign.

"I think our strengths will be experidefense. I don't think we have any real superstars, but everyone on the team ence, the setter position and transition can put the ball away and as a team we play. I'm hoping Stoffel and Nelson love to play defense," said WTAMU have breakout senior seasons," said Coach Tony Graystone. Sophomore Angelo Coach Kathleen Brasfield. #5 Tarleton State (9-27, 0-10) Ambra Clark was the South Division The TexAnns lose Second Team AllFreshman of the Year and first team AllLSC in 2003. Sophomores Jessica Conference Lacey Adkisson but return Scherr, Rachel Altman and Megan Honorable Mention Honoree Desiree Spivey finished their freshman cam- Reed. Reed led TSU with 3.61 kills per paigns earning All-LSC honors. Those game.

"Crystal White has really been four sophomores will negate the loss of All-Americans Kendra Morgan and working hard in the off season and I Kacie Hyatt. Graystone named Spivey, expect her to really breakout this sea

son," said TSU Coach Hadley Foster.

The TexAnns finished last in the conference in hitting percentage and digs in 2003. "We have some depth in a couple of positions that we have been weak in the past," said Foster. #6 Texas A&M-Kingsville (9-25, 28)

TAMUK loses three all-conference players in Jamie Alvarado, Melanie Bickerstaff and Trina Ervin. The Javelinas finished fifth in the LSC in assists in 2003, but promise to be young this year, listing only five upperclassmen on their 2004 roster.

Junior Stephanie Ball serves in a game last season. The Bronchos are the favorite to win the Lone Star Conference's North Division title.

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Bronchos rank among Lone Star Conference's top teams

by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor With school beginning, The Vista previews the upcoming Lone Star Conference football season with in-depth previews of each team in the conference.

North Division #1 Tarleton State (8-4 overall, 4-1 in the LSC North) The Texans boasted the top offense in the conference last season, averaging 471.6 yards per game. TSU loses All-Conference Quarterback Cliff Watkins and Receiver Will Moody, but return LSC North Freshman of the Year WR Jeremy Matkins. First team All-North DE Ray Gates leads the Texans defense after recording 17 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in 2003. The Texans lose seven all-conference players but add several recruits including McNeese St. (La.) transfer WR Dexter Coleman who joins the competition to replace Moody. Phil Bensing, Kyle Wilkins and Rob Shipley will battle to take over at quarterback. #2 Central Oklahoma (9-3, 3-2) Offensively, the Bronchos lost QB Erick Johnson, QB Aso Pogi, OL B.J. Bender, OL Joe Hall and WR Dee Dee Carter. Defensively, UCO will have to replace All-LSC DL Danny Nephew, CB Vince Hall. UCO returns Jarrod Manoy who earned All-LSC North honors with 1250 yards and 15 touchdowns last year. Sophomore Zach Edwards led the Bronchos in receiving as a freshman joining FB Alex Aguilar, DL Chad Whiteside, LB Uriah Matthew and K A.J. Haglund as returning all-conference honorees. Preseason All-American Anthony Byrd led UCO in tackles with 101 in 2003, joining Whiteside, Matthew and Jake Morton to anchor the Bronchos defense. Tulsa transfers QB Brent Davidson and HB Kevin McKenzie join WR Cedric Jones to highlight a recruiting haul of 54 signees. #3 Southeastern Oklahoma (7-3, 3-2) The Savages possess QB Drew Beard, the North Preseason Player of the Year. Beard led the conference in pass efficiency and total offense in 2003. SOSU led the LSC in scoring offense but lose Beard's top target WR Romar Crenshaw. Senior Michael Mooney will try to fill Crenshaw's shoes in 2004. Defensively, the Savages led the conference in rushing defense but lose FirstTteam All-North LB Bashiri Turner. LSC North Defensive Lineman of the Year Reggie Johnson (11 tackles for loss, six sacks and two forced fumbles) returns to anchor the Savage D. Freshman Ian Murray of Hobart and Ryan Hill of Kingston, Tenn. could step in to join Johnson on the Savage defensive line in the fall. HB Buddy Hanson of Tom Bean, Texas is the headliner of the Savages recruiting class after amassing over 8,000 yards and 82 touchdowns as a prep standout. #4 Northeastern State (3-7, 2-3) FB Phillip Woods, FS Terry Grayson and TE Ray Gurley are the only ng all-conference Redmen. Grayson ranked second on the team in ckles with 88 and led the team in interceptions with four, to earn firsttam honors and Defensive Back of the Year. Offensively, QB Forrest azey returns along with big-play WR Josh Richey. The Redmen ranked ast in the LSC in scoring defense but return Kevin Christian who led SU in tackles (108, 12 for loss) as a redshirt freshman. #5 Southwestern Oklahoma (5-6, 1-4) FS Dustin Wall and LB Charles Thomas were first team All-LSC orth with WR Chase Pratt making the second team. The Bulldogs lose L Rick Washington from a defense that was second in the LSC in pass efense. Offensively Pratt amassed 1289 all-purpose yards in 2003, but WOSU will have to find a quarterback to get him the football due to the oss of Reade Fox. On defense, the Bulldogs return their top two tacklers Thomas and Michael Hart but need to beef up their pass rush after colecting only seven sacks last season. QB Beau Dodson looks to replace ox after transferring from Texas A&M-Commerce where he played in 0 games for the Lions last season. #6 East Central (3-8, 2-3) the Tigers struggled offensively in 2003 averaging only 13.6 points er outing. ECU was among the LSC's worst in several offensive and defensive categories last season, but Tim McCarty was named the Tigers new Head Coach on Feb. 10, 2004. McCarty comes from NAIA's Tabor College (Kan.) where he led the Bluejays to a 9-1 record and a National Football Championship Series berth. "We are a team that is coming off two 3-8 years. Our strength will be that we will be excited to play on Saturday, and that our effort will be great. Our Defensive End Justin Brown has a chance to be a great player. I am hoping to see him cut it

loose this fall. We are going to be a young team that will have to step up in this great league," said McCarty.

WR Willie Lane sat out last season but returns to help ECU jump-start their new wide-open offensive attack. Quarterbacks Wilson Pirtle, Akeem Leviston and SMU transfer Mark Hodges are battling for the Tigers' starting position.

South Division #1 Texas A&M-Kingsville (11-2, 6-0) The Javelinas return nine All-South performers including First-Team Quarterback Daniel Tayler and Halfback Larry Williams, who combined for over 300 total yards per contest. Williams led the conference in rushing with 1,570 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2003, while Taylor threw for 2,492 yards and finished second in the LSC in pass efficiency. TAMUK topped the conference in sacks, scoring defense, passing defense and total defense. The Javelinas lose South Offensive Lineman of the Year, Kevin Palmer as well as All-Conference Honorees OG James Parham and WR Brent Holmes. Receivers Errick Lewis and Maurice Washington return as Taylor's anal threats. Defensively, Defensive Back of the Year Eddie Moten graduated along with fellow first-teamer LB Kenny Beniot. Junior DL Wilbert Martin will anchor the Javelina defense along with AllConference DB Tracy James. #2 Midwestern State (7-3, 4-2) MSU is attempting to recover from the slaying of OT Michael Erokwu, who was killed in traffic dispute in North Dallas in early July.

DB Marcus Stenix is the lone first-team All-South honoree returning for Midwestern after leading the LSC in interceptions per game and punt return average (15.6). Offensively, second team all-conference HB Jerrold Fugua was expected to shoulder the load but was suspended for the 2004 season, opening' the door for University of Oklahoma transfer Jerad Estus to start. LB Kevin Taulton and DB Antwaun Hudspeth join Stenix on a defense that led the conference in red zone defense in 2003.

Junior college All-American DB Marcus Moore to headlines Midwestern State's recruiting haul. #3 Abilene Christian (6-4, 5-1) Third team All-American and South Freshman of the Year DB Danieal Manning returns for the Wildcats after grabbing six interceptions to lead the conference. He contributed to a defense that finished third in the LSC in pass and scoring defense in 2003. The Wildcats lost five first team all-conference honorees but return Manning and second-team selection Joe Edwards for their sophomore seasons. Manning is a threat on special teams as well, returning a kickoff for a touchdown last season.

"We have 4-5 starters back on both offense and defense this year. We lost depth at QB, RB, and LB. Our best player is Danieal Manning who was the Freshman of the Year in the LSC South Division a year ago. He is also a punt and kick returner for us. Our strength should be in our defensive secondary as three of the four are returning starters," said ACU Coach Gary Gaines.

Manning's uncle WR Tyjuan Manning and brother DB Jonte Manning from Corsicana, Texas join Daniel on the ACU roster for 2004. #4 Eastern New Mexico (6-5, 2-4) The Greyhounds return All-South performers in LB Jeff Howard, DB Antonio Wiley, QB Stephen Hinson, RB Dwayne Davis, WR Derrick Hunter, DL Brandon Wickware and L8 Adrian Quigley. Offensively, the Greyhounds led the conference in rushing averaging 238.2 yards per outing. UENM ranked second in the LSC in scoring defense, rushing defense and total defense. Howard led the way with 85 tackles including 13 for loss. #5 West Texas A&M (3-8,-24) , The Buffaloes boast four First Team All- South honorees with FB Dominique Bibben, WE Anthony Armstrong, TE Pat Lindsay and DB Dominique Carter returning. LB Adam Shaw earned second-team acco-

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"The strength of our football team this season should be our offense," said WTAMU Coach Ronnie Jones. 6-4 WR Tonnae Martin joins the Buffaloes to provide Maupin with a big target for the 2004 season.

"Tonnae Martin should be an outstanding player for us and on defense Demetri Banks, a Junior College transfer, will be an outstanding cornerback for us," said Jones. #6 Angelo State (3-8, 2-4) The Rams led the LSC in turnover margin at +9 but could not convert those opportunities into points, finishing among the conference's worst in scoring offense (18.2) and amassed only 259.4 offensive yards per game.

LB Jim Williamson led the conference with 132 tackles, earning secondteam honors. Iowa State transfer CB/WR Brandon Covington and Oklahoma State transfer DL Michael Mason join ASU for the 2004 season. #7 Texas A&M-Commerce (1-10, 0-6) Scotty Conley was named head coach of the. Lions on Dec. 11, 2001 Conley is a TAMU-C alumnus. with Division 1 coaching experience. ,The Lions lose Defensive Lineman of the Year Derrick Crawford and Linebacker of the Year Jarred Williams, but return all-conference performers FB Marquis Price and OG Ryan Graves. Conley inked seven receivers and five defensive backs among his initial recruiting class of 18.

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MO picked to finish 3rd in LSC

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With school beginning, The Vista previews the upcoming Lone Star Conference soccer season with in-depth previews of each team in the conference.

Preseason #1 — West Texas ,4&M (15-4-2 overall and 6-1-2 in the LSC last year) West Texas A&M University is picked to repeat as Lone Star Conference Champions and Sophomore Striker Sarit Shenar from Rehovot, Israel was selected as the LSC Preseason Player of the Year in the • Conference Preseason Poll released by the conference office. The Buffs lose First Team All-LSC defense Chrissy Ardnt from Madison, Wis. and Ashliegh Scott, but return Second Team All-LSC forward Whitney Cates from Amarillo, Texas, and First Team All-LSC senior Jamie Griffis.

The Lady Buffs got the nod for 11 first-place votes and 10 ballots and for second-place tallies among the 25 ballots cast in the voting by the conference coaches, sports information directors and various media representatives.

WTAMU collected 230 points, finishing ahead of 2003 regular season conference champion Texas A&M University-Commerce, who had 218 points with eight first-place votes.

WTAMU returns seven starters from last year's 15-4-2 squad, and was ranked No. 14 in

The Belles lose senior Michelle DiMeola. the final National Soccer Coaches Association of Buffaloes. # 7 Texas Women's (3-12-2, 2-6-1) #4 Midwestern State (16-2-2, 5-2-2) America (NSCAA) Poll, the Lady Buffs' highest The Pioneers have three returning Honorable MSU boasts 174 total votes and one returning season-ending ranking in school history.

WTAMU made history by advancing to the 2003 All-LSC first team member in Megan Mention honorees: junior Sara Weaver from Midwest Regional Final for the first time ever in Dodson, who finished second in balloting for Prosper, Texas; senior Collette Parker from Preseason Player of The Year. The junior from Denton, Texas and junior Julie Hosek from 2003.

Shenar received First Team All-LSC accolades Wichita Falls, Texas was a First Team All-LSC Keller, Texas. #8 East Central (6-11-1, 3-6-0) and the MVP of the LSC tournament last season. selection a year ago and is already third on the The Tigers had one All-LSC second team She collected over half the votes for Preseason Indians all-time points and all-time goals list. The Player of the Year. The striker netted a school- Indians lose two first team All-LSC players in standout Starsha Driver from Moore, who gradurecord 19 goals and tallied another school-record defense Amanda Burross and middle forward ated. The Tigers had a total of 71 votes in the prewith 43 points last season. Shenar registered Dayna Sanders. In addition, the Indians lost season rankings. #9 Eastern New Mexico (3-12, 2-7) seven multiple-goal matches, as well as scoring Second Team All-LSC Defender A.J. Detmer.

The Zias return First Team All-LSC forward The Indians return Cassidy Guice, a sophomore the winning goal in the Lady Buffs' 1-0 victory over TAMU-Commerce for the Conference that in her freshmen year made Second Team All- Megan Dozier. One second team All-LSC Player Anna Funck, and Honorable Mention Pam Championship, its second tournament title in LSC and Elli 0' Dwyer, a junior from Dallas.

The Indians return seven starters from a team Campbell. The Zias received 56 total votes. three years. #10 Southwestern Oklahoma (2-16-2, 0-9) that won 12 matches a year ago, and open the #2 Texas A&M-Commerce (17-2-3, 7-1-1) The Bulldogs received a total of 43 votes and Texas A&M Commerce ranks second with 2004 season on the road August 28 at UThave one Second Team All-LSC Player Katherine Permian Basin.

MSU returns home to play seven 218 votes and a total of eight first- place votes.

The 2003 regular season champs have the 2003 consecutive home matches during the month of Dewitt, a junior from Norman.

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Each of the 10 LSC teams will meet the other #5 Northeastern State (12-7, 5-4) Player of the Year and All-LSC First Team Erin NSU enters the season with 144 votes and two nine once during the regular season, with the outde Wolfe. The 2003 Freshmen of the Year and first team All-LSC Middle Forward Tiffany second team All-LSC Players. Senior Deborah come of those contests to be used in determining Adams from Haysville, Kan. also returns. In Brereton from Middlesbrough, England and the seeds for a six-team postseason conference addition, they return junior Melissa Arnold, a senior Carly Pearce from Bristol, England along tournament. This year's LSC tournament will be First Team All-LSC Defense from McKinney, with one honorable mention performer in senior played in Commerce, Texas Nov. 4-7.

Texas and Second Team All-LSC seniors Emily Stacey Cutler, also from Middlesbrough. The Redmen Brueggermann and Lanna King. lost Tristian Smith from Fort #3 — Central Oklahoma (15-5-2, 7-2) Hungry? And the cafeteria is closed???

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Here you can prepare for university study, the TOEFL, and a successful career.

NEW LOW PRICE $930 Per 4 Week Term For more info 348-7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com

DENTAL PLAN $11.95

per month single; S19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms.

Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 3404998.

RENTERS- Get S10,000 coverage for 517-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote.

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needed, $6.00/hr plus tipshare.

Must be able to lift light loads. Pick up application Sun-Thurs after 5:30pm at Shogun Steak House of Japan, Northpark Mall, NW 122nd & N May, 749-0120.

PT JOB in Nichols Hills home doing laundry, ironing, light housekeeping, errands, some transporting of children, and occasional babysitting for a 10-yr-old. Approx 5-10 hrs/wk, $10/hr. Afternoon and occasional evening hours. To apply call Shanna at 232-8523 M-F 15pm. Please provide your available afternoons, references, and experience.

APARTMENT furnished for reliable, trustworthy individual in return for general ranch work.

Must be experienced with cattle and horses. Potential to earn some extra money as well. Located 7 miles W of Edmond. Call 3418392.

Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area, call 8248954.

RANCHHAND/groundskeeper help needed. 30 hours per week until school starts. 10 hours per week after school starts.

Landscaping or ranch experience preferred. Call 850-7610.

PART TIME veterinary assistant needed, 2-3 afternoons and Saturday mornings. Animal Medical Center, 1-35, 3800 E 2nd St, Edmond.

for older lady in NW OKC. Help with bathing, light cooking, housecleaning. Need own transportation.

6 hrs/day M-F, preferably I1am5pm (flexible), $8/hr. Call Sabi Singh at 755-4638.

attendant and beverage cart driver, preferably morning shifts, Silverhorn Golf Club, 749-5557.

DEPENDABLE student with car needed for childcare during week and on weekends. Hours may vary.

Call 341-6009.

IN-HOUSE sitter needed for 2 children, ages 9 & 11 for after school position 3-6pm M-F. Edmond school district. Reliable transportation required. Call Sharon at 405-426-1778.

NEED QUALIFIED, degreed teacher for local pre-school, pre-K and kindergarten enrichment. Send resume to: 724 W 15th St, Edmond, OK 73013 or apply within.

**Book your after hours party at Santa Fe. Call 405-844-0909 for details.**

ONE BEDROOM APT

THREE BED, 2 bath house with new carpet/tile. Friendly neighborhood, $900/mo, $500/dep, 524 Harward Court. Call 406-9762.

BRYANT GROVE APTS

Mobile home, 2 bed, 1 bath. Does not have to be moved. One mile to campus. Stove and refrigerator stay. Clean and good condition.

Must see to appreciate. Call 5569235 or 341-2629.

RENT OR SELL 20 S Bryant, Edmond 341-2161 Open Saturdays 10-4 www.bryantgrove.com

WALK TO UCO, one bedroom, one bath, $385/mo, $99/deposit.

Water paid. Call 677-7028, 7699388, 216-9665.

COUCH, loveseat (green), 2 oak

4 RENT, cozy one & two bedroom

tables, table lamp, $280 for all.

Great condition. Call 330-5029.

condo units, pool, fireplace, $380$480/mo, 6 month lease, 348-1862.

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$450 OBO.

ONE BEDROOM available in extra nice 3 bedrm house for male roommate. Fireplace, laundry room, partially furnished. Walk to UCO. $275/mo per person plus utilities. Call 844-6784.

MOBILE HOME 612 W 2nd St, No. 5 Newly remodeled, $390/mo, $200/dep, 2 bedroom (off Fretz), 388-1519, 406-6668.

HOUSE at 420 N Blvd off Ayers, 3/4 bedroom, 2 bath, fullsize washer/dryer provided. $800/mo, $500/dep, NO PETS! Available Sept 10. Call 388-1519, 406-6668.

RENT OR SELL Mobile home, 2 bed, I bath. Does not have to be moved. One mile to campus. Stove and refrigerator stay. Clean and good condition: Must see to appreciate. Call 556-, 9235 or 341-2629.

TRAVEL. SPRING BREAK 2005. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun; Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida.

Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts.

Information/reservations at 1-800648-4849 or www.ststravel.com .

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17" CHROME Niche wheels $950 OBO. Call 812-5733 & leave message.

LOST AND' FOUND: (Communication Bldg only). Umbrellas, gloves, planners, glasses, phones, keys, watches, wallets, books, ID cards, etc.

Check in the office of THE VISTA, Rm 107.

2000 MITSUBISHI

Montera Sport ES, burgundy w/grey interior, one-owner, automatic, all power, 63K mi, non-smoker, single disc CD player, $9900 (can take over pmts), 473-2939.

BEAUTIFUL white wood 3-in-1 baby crib w/mattress, like new $300 neg.

BOYS CLOTHING, all season, Toddler 2-4, $1/pc or $50/box.

ANTIQUE rocking horse $50.

Call 473-2939.

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2 BEDROOM UNITS • GREAT FOR ROOMATES FEATURING 2 SEPERATE ENTRANCES Most units feature a built-in oven and microwave. refrigerator with icemakcr. dishwasher. stackable washer and dryer, fireplace and patio or balcony. All units are total electric.

To inquire about current availability contact us at

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PART TIME JOBS Senior Services of Oklahoma is looking for students to fill PT positions. Several 9am- 1 pm shifts and 1:30-5:30 shifts are available for Mon-Fri. We pay $10/hr for energetic phone work educating senior citizens on healthcare issues. No experience is preferred, We will train. Business is located at 1417 NW 150th St in Edmond. Call 8791888 to set up interview. Ask for Jodi Barger.

each room, all bills paid except phone. Can be furnished or unfurnished. Call 405-285-6560.

Kitchen appliances furnished, gas and water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO. 1217 N Roosevelt, $340/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

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DARK NAVY blue sofa $150, round oak (granite top) table w/4 chairs $350, ornate antique desk $350, Dell computer $200. All in good condition. Call 359-4144.

TWO ROOMS in house. $300

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3830 S. Broadway

Across from UCO 341-7911 or visit our website www.kennedyplace.com Open Saturday 10-4

Efficiencies S345/mo. • Small 1 bed, 1 bath S415/mo.

Large 1 bed, 1 bath $445/mo. • 1 Bed with loft $495/mo.

2 bed, 2 bath $595/mo.

SANTA FE SANTA SANTA FE CATTLE COMPANY

KENNEDY PLACE APTS MOVE-IN SPECIAL

NOW HIRING for snack bar

FEMALE CAREGIVER needed

CONSTRUCTION WORK

1021 JUNO CIRCLE, 3 bdrm, 2 ba house, 2-car garage w/opener. $875/mo, $875/dep, fenced. Call 844-9723.

Condos for Lease: • minutes from campus • 2-car garages • private cul de sac

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