University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY September 12, 1995
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. Flexentials now carry forward By Leslie Wakulich Staff Writer Some UCO students may be happy to know that the "Flexentials" meal plan has been changed to allow their account balances to carry over from month to month. "It (Flexentials) wasn't working like we envisioned," said, Arthur Robinson, director of the University Center. He said there was confusion among students as to when their money had to be used. Students will still lose any remaining balance that is not spent by the end of the semester, said Robinson. "We normally expect students to use all their meal money," he said, "So far it hasn't been a problem, not that I know." 4D
Heavy metal... Workers from four companies coordinate efforts in construction of the Max Chambers Library piers. Juan Delgado of Wynn Construction (left), Bill Ross, president of A/C (center) and Pete McDonald of Okie Drillers guide the rebar into the just-drilled hole while a truck pours concrete into an adjacent one. (Staff photo by Joy McNutt)
Nigh honored at women voters' conference By Susan Reger Staff Writer UCO President George Nigh was honored Aug. 24 at a recognition dinner for his lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life for Oklahoma women. The Oklahoma Women's Summit II, entitled "Celebrating
the Vote," held the dinner in conjunction with a two-day conference which recognized the 75th anniversary of women's right to vote. Nigh was honored along with previous governors Henry Bellmon, Dewey Bartlett and David Walters, who all had committees on the status of women during their terms. "Nigh has a lifetime record of
supporting women's issues and leadership roles in government," said Claudia Tarrington, chairman of the Oklahoma Commission on Status of Women. During Nigh's years as governor, he declared the Committee on the Status of Women an official state agency through an executive order, she said. -
Nigh was also supportive of the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, which was voted on during his term. The amendment stated "equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." Ratification required approval by three-fourths (38) of the 50 states.
"Oklahoma was one of the states which had a high potential for enough votes to pass the amendment." "Nigh was willing to call a special session if Oklahoma had had the necessary votes," said Tarrington. Oklahoma, who laid the groundwork for Florida and Illinois voters, was one vote short of passage, she said.
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Campus Quotes 2 Around Campus .... 11 Sports 8,9 Comic
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Classifieds
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VISITOR Turkish graduate visits UCO in search of higher education for future foreign students.
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MUSIC REVIEW See The Vista's John Clanton's five star review of music from Chris lsaak's latest CD, "Forever Blue."
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SPORTS - Bronchos improve stats to 2-0 with victory over Southwestern State during Saturday's play.