The Vista Sept. 13, 2005 by The Vista

Bronchos lose to West Texas A&M, See sports Pg. 12

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Webb oversees Wantlitnd Stadium ribbon cutting, See Pg. 7

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005

News summary: tumultuous times for Brown

UCO grad Brown resigns as FEMA head after relief of duty in Gulf Coast credentials and fitness for the job questioned as inconsistencies arise in distinguished grads record of service at UCO and in Edmond by The Vista Staff and The Associated Press by Vista photographer Naomi Takebuchi

UCO graduate and Federal Emergency Management Agency director Michael Brown resigned Sept. 12 after being relieved of his duties in the Gulf Coast relief efforts Sept. 9. In a statement to the Associated Press about his resignation, Brown said, "in the best interest of the agency and best interest of the president the focus has got to be on FEMA, what the people are trying to do down there." The AP reported Brown was relieved of his duties by Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. Time Magazine reported on its Web site Sept. 8 that Brown had "discrepancies in his online legal profile and official bio." It is still in question whether Brown taught at UCO, with or without distinction, and his claims about service to the City of Edmond and his involvement in managing a local nursing home. UCO News Bureau Director

Buddy Broncho leads a cheer at the football game at Wantland Stadium Sept. 10. The Broncho's lost their first home game of the season 44-31 against West Texas A&M.

Fun, games, football at Broncho opener by Trisha Evans by Associated Press

Vista Senior Staff Writer

Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael Brown in a 2004 photo. The UCO alumni was relieved of his duties in hurricane cleanup and recovery Sept. 9 in the Gulf Coast by Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. Brown resigned from FEMA Sept. 12.

Excited fans adorned in bronze and blue engulfed the home bleachers of Wantland Stadium Sept. 10 for the first home game of UCO's centenCharlie Johnson confirmed that records so far. He said uni- nial football season. The Bronchos played for a Brown graduated from UCO, versity paper records, kept offpacked house that many stuwhich was then Central State campus, will be examined to dents and faculty members said University, with a bachelor's verify whether Brown was a they have never seen before. degree in political science in professor at CSU. Johnson said that while he UCO President, Dr. W. Roger 1978, but said he has yet uncovered no evidence of Brown has made statement s to both Webb said the stadium isn't the local and national media, he only thing recently renovated, teaching here. "Our records do not indicate hasn't been contacted by school spirit has been renewed as well, due largely to the new that he was on our faculty," Brown's office. stadium. Johnson said, and added that "It's elevated pride and he has only checked electronic Please see BROWN, page 4

enthusiasm and respect that both athletes and students have for this placeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for this school," Webb said. "It positions us to determine how far we want to go in terms of our program." He said he thinks the emphasis on school spirit will continue to grow as the program continues to grow each year. Pointing to former UCO players and a former UCO coach who were among the many watching the game from the new sky-box, Webb said the university's athletic programs are built on the foundation of former students and athletes. "The program is just going

Please see GAME, page 3

Freshmen raise funds for hurricane victim relief by Nathan Winfrey Vista Staff Writer

The freshman members of the President's Leadership Council, an exclusive student leadership organization that, awards scholarships to its members, raised more than $2,000 for hurricane relief as of Sept. 12.

Hurricane Katrina left thousands in Louisiana and the Gulf

Please see FUNDS, page 3

New signs point UCO in right direction by Brett Deering Vista Staff Writer

New signs have been placed on the UCO campus this semester to help people locate buildings and places of interest like the Nigh University Center and the Melton Gallery. David Stapleton, university architect and director of UCO's Architecture and Engineering Department, said that $50,000 was allocated last year for campus location signs along with

long-term plans to have the same style of signs installed on the inside of buildings. "Eventually we will have external signage (leading) to internal signage for certain areas," Stapleton said. Future installation locations are contingent on the recommendations of a UCO-funded master plan project which will take into consideration funds available for new buildings on campus and their possible approval, Stapleton said. At present, funding is secured

for 15 or 20 of the exterior signs, but in the interim "we need four or five in critical areas," Stapleton said. "If someone is parked on the west side of campus, they'll need directions to the UC or the Administration Building." The "critical areas" will be identified and signs installed "in the next couple of months," Stapleton said. Stapleton said the first two signs are prototypes and "they are the same type of signage as in downtown Edmond."

See Pg. 9

INDEX 2 Opinion 3 News Announcements 4 9 Crossword Classifieds 10 Sports 12

Sept. 11 remembered

Editorial Michael Brown, charlatan? Maybe. Scapegoat? definitely See Opinion Pg. 2 Suicide prevention seminar Four UCO students who are working together to raise awareness about the important issues of suicide among college students will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in West Hall lobby. See Pg. 4

Please see SIGNS, page 3

by Vista photographer Justin Avera A time to remember More than 100 UCO students attended a candlelight vigil Aug. 8 by Broncho Lake for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event was sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma.

Biz building gets plasma screens

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Game day photos

The downtown signs are part of Edmond's "Wayfmding Program," said Mike Clark, project coordinator for the city of Edmond Public Works Depaitment. "They were in the first phase of the (city of Edmond's) `Streetscape' project." One of the UCO signs is located at the northwest corner of Broncho Lake with directions to the University Center

In recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, about 115 UCO students served dinner at fire stations around Edmond and Oklahoma City Sept. 11. See Pg. 5

by Lauren Hyer Vista Staff Writer

"We need to get the information to them in a timely matter," Bridges said. "The screens run

one downstairs. The screens cost $7,000 each, Bridges said. "The money for the plasma screens came from the Campus Activity

The Business Administration Building account," Gage said. recently acquired two "This account is new plasma television funded by money we screens. receive from the state Dr. Timothy Bridges, and is used for differassociate dean of the ent projects to improve College of Business campus." Administration, said Bridges said this instead of displaying system will highlight information on bulletin important dates such boards and windows, as the last day to add/ he wanted to capture drop classes, and keep the message and disstudents up to date on play it using a high-tech campus events like approach. football games and Bridges said he constudent organizations. tacted Dr. Kathryn Gage, "We want the stuvice president of Student dents to really know by Vista photographer Justin Avera Affairs, last March with and understand what a proposition of using A plasma screen perched outside the offices of is going on," Bridges plasma screens as a way the College of Business Administration serves as said. to communicate with a bulletin board. He said they run the students. screens from comput"He had a great new er using PowerPoint idea of how to get information simultaneously and display a in a slide show format and out to students in a way that was variety of information." Photoshop for the pictures. They very eye catching and effecThere are two Pioneer plastive," Gage said. ma televisions, one upstairs and Please see SCREEN, page 3

OPINION September 13, 2005

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Michael Brown, charlatan? Maybe. Scapegoat? Definitely Michael Brown was sent back to Washington last week still holding his post as director of FEMA, but also with a new moniker: scapegoat. Someone had to take the fall for failures in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Brown was the man for the job. Brown was a graduate of our university when it was known as Central State, though many on campus had never heard of him until last Friday when he was sent packing and Time Magazine called his credentials into question. Is Brown a bad man, a bungler? No. He is a bureaucrat, a symbol of political crony-ism and a lawyer not necessarily suited for his work. However, since taking his post in 2003, no one has raised much of a stink about Brown's handling of other disasters, including the cleanup after the

space shuttle Columbia burned up and the nearly endless string of hurricanes that struck the U.S. last year. No one merttioned that he had perhaps never taught at Central or helped head up city government in Edmond or ran a nursing home here, so why now? Because he is the scapegoat. When the situation began to deteriorate in New Orleans, and conditions at the Superdome more closely resembled something out of the movie "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome," someone at the top had to take the fall. As it stood, no guilt would be assumed by President Bush, or Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff because it would strongly undermine the federal government. However, if a person just a:notch lower on the totem pole became the

object of scorn, people could put the finger pointing was reserved a face on the problem and feel for an outsider with spotty creexonerated when he was sent dentials. So why did Brown lie? Well, from the depths of Dixie back technically, he didn't. his FEMA office It appears that the in Washington, Web site Findlaw.com D.C. stated that Brown was The blame an outstanding politihad to be on the cal science professor national governrather than outstandment in spite of ing political science New Orleans senior; and he just Mayor Ray Nagin never bothered to and Louisiana change it. Likewise, Governor his service with the Kathleen Blanco, city of Edmond was two goofballs brought up, but no who didn't want one ever asked if he to cry wolf was simply an intern. before the storm hit, then acrimo- Cartoon by Cary Stringfield Padding a resume and not correcting inconniously attacked the feds for not sweeping in and sistencies is not good business, making everything better with but in many ways no differone swift decisive move. It was ent than anyone who has ever not the time to blame the locals; worked in an editorial position

at The Vista listing on a resume that they were editor. Yes, technically The Vista has had many `editors' but far fewer editors in chief. The difference is slight, but becomes important when the proverbial rubber meets the road. With Brown it was not an argument of semantics and job title; his fact sheets are wrong, but what matters is can he clean up after a major disaster? This time the answer was no. Perhaps columnist Robert D. Novak put it best in a Washington Post column Sept. 8. Novak wrote that Chertoff and Brown are both lawyers, and neither "was experienced in politics or large scale management before joining the Bush administration." The people wanted some-

one's head and they got Brown's, but the bigger problem is presidents appointing friends and allies who we clearly see may not be fit for their jobs. Plus, they behaved like lawyers in a truculent manner that put off many in the nation and left them seeming icy and uncaring. Plain and simple, many people do not like or trust a lawyer, much less two, while watching a great American city turn into a filthy decaying war zone. Brown remains head of FEMA for now, but if things go sour and he does step down or is fired, perhaps he can get a job teaching political science at UCO and have at least one less thing to change on his permanent record. The Vista Editorial Board can be reached at editorial@thevistaonline.com .

Toni Kennard chapter chair UCO College Republicans

Tre Ronne member of UCO Democratic Socialists

The Iraqui Constitution

first question: what is the status of Islamic law in the Iraqi draft constitution? Associated Press (08/29) reports two clauses currently contained: "Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation"; "No law can be passed that contradicts the undisputed principles of Islam." But another clause states "no

law can be passed that contradicts the principles of democracy," and I've read that the draft affirms international treaties that promote human rights; this and other draft ambiguities will leave huge gaps for judicial interpretation, and it's not clear whether those justices will be Islamic fundamentalists or not (see Terry Neal, Washington Post 08/30). If they are, the,

constitution may be interpreted to support a Taliban or Iranstyle theocracy. Second question: what could be the effects of an Islamic state on human rights? Well, the Taliban pushed Afghanistan back to the 8th Century. Even 'mild' theocracies oppress women and minorities. Needless to say, feminists are concerned, as is the U.S.

religious right, albeit for different reasons. [Magorn (08/29) noted the irony of the religious right objecting to theocracy in Iraq but promoting it herein the U.S.!] Of course, there are progressive Muslims, even in Iraq, but their prospect of holding out against overwhelming conservatism and violent fundamentalism is bleak.

Third question: should the U.S. pressure the drafters to ensure human rights? Resoundingly, yes, and I believe the administration has said expediency won't trump rights. But they've also said they can't force anything. So, what happens if, despite every effort, fundamentalist theocracy prevails? Bluntly, everyjustification for the war

and occupation will have fallen through: no WMD; no liberated democracy; potentially, no ally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rather, a "terrorist breedingground." Preemptive nation-building and its discontents, revisited. -Tre Ronne was the only columnist who wrote on this

week's topic.

WORD ON THE STREET: Compiled and photographed by Naomi Takebuchi.

What doyou think of the new look of Wantland Stadium? "I think it's beautiful. They did an excellent job."

"I like it a lot."

"I think I like it. It was worth it."

"It represents UCO very well."

Did you go to Saturday's game? "Yes, I did."

Did you go to Saturday's game? "No, I was at work."

Did you go to Saturday's game? "I went to the OU game."

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SCREENS:

High-tech signs keep students posted of college news

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FUNDS: from page 1

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GAME:

Hundreds turned out for first 2005 home game.

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Coast homeless and without we thought we could raise the possessions. most amount of money in the "We got so much more smallest amount of time. We money than we ever thought thought if we set up a table and we would," said Patrick Kubier, took bags to class, we could hit psychology freshman. both fronts," Davis said. Kubier said UCO President, She said they are not finW. Roger Webb said he would ished, either. "We are going to match the amount to a certain be doing it through Aug. 31 extent. "He said if we could get from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., but we $250 or more he would give us are only going to have the table $250 to go into the donation." set up because we are going to Kubier said he place buckdoesn't know "We got so much more ets around how much of money than we ever campus the amount where Webb will thought we would." people can match, since donate as freshman well, and council memthose will bers exceeded probably Patrick Kubier psychology, be there for everyone's freshman a week or expectations. Kaela so." Davis, business administration Davis said 20 money collecfreshman said, "After class, tion buckets will likely appear President Webb just pulled a around campus on Sept. 15, couple students aside and asked and will be clear with construcus to get something started, tion paper attached explaining some sort of aid like raising their purpose. For this second money." phase, the freshman PLC class Kubier said the freshman has formed an alliance with the PLC class set up a table in the UCO Volunteer Center. Nigh University Center from "It was kind of a coopera10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1, and tive thing. They heard about the "everybody had a little baggy table and we called them to see that they were supposed to if there was anything in addition ask for donations from each that we could do," Davis said. class. They took the bags to Along with the Volunteer all the classes they were in or Center, the freshman council just asked random people for members will place drop boxes money." He said he personally in Murdaugh and West Hall for collected about $100 from his students to donate clothing and classes. other items. Meredith Scott, nutrition "I'm so glad that we have a freshman, said she also raised chance to help out, "Scott said. $100 in her classes. She said not Kubier said the class plans to everyone took the bags around, give everything they raise to the "but the people that did do that, Red Cross. they all had like a hundred dollar4," Nathan Winfrey can be reached at `We kind of just got together nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com. and brainstormed ideas of how .

by Vista photographer Naomi Takebuchi

The UCO marching band performs for the home crowd during half-time Sept. 10 at the Broncho's first home game of the season at Wantland Stadium. UCO cheerleaders passed around buckets during half-time to collect donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina. to get bigger and better," said Brandon Wright, criminal justice sophomore. Wright said he is excited the university has begun recruiting players from other states. Many students like Robert Diaz, music education sophomore, said they could feel a new sense of excitement in the stadium. "Now we are doing a lot to push school spirit," Diaz said. "I think that school pride can only grow here." "This is definitely a new era in Broncho athletics and as an alumni, I couldn't be prouder," said Stacy McNeiland, executive director of Alumni Relations.

Hilarie Fite, a UCO alumna, said she was stunned when she saw the number of people in the UCO stands. "I came in from the east side and it was such a beautiful picture," Fite said. "And I loved President Webb's debut on the Jumbotron." A video, dubbing Webb into a classic Saturday Night Live skit, evoked lots of laughter from the crowd. Webb replaced, actor Christopher Walken, asking the rock band "Blue Oyster Cult" for "more cowbell." Campus Life sold T-shirts and cowbells for $5 before the game. Poised for all sorts of rambunctious behavior, the eight-

by Vista photographer Justin Avera

Jamie Randolph, hoisted in the air in a 2-1-1 cheerleader maneuver Sept. 10 leads a cheer at the Bronchos football game.

man Blue Crew, with their paddles at their sides, helped keep the crowd lively. Kyle Thompson, Blue Crew president, said they have $8,000 in UCO merchandise like UCO T-shirts and toy footballs to toss into the stands during home games. A group of 98 faculty, staff and alumni have also made it their goal to rally for more athletic enthusiasm. The "Committee of 100" formed this summer to promote UCO athletics, said Jeff Harp, chairman of the committee and director of the UCO Department of Public Safety. Harp said the committee organized the tailgating activities and provided the post-game fireworks and the inflatable games like the "moonbounces," for children to play on during the game. The Japanese Student Association also taught children how to make origami as a pre-game activity. The smell of burgers, brats and hotdogs began to fill the air as early as 4 p.m. in the Wellness Center's west parking lot which was designated for tailgating. Ron Williamson, a UCO alumnus, and his wife Janet are veteran tailgaters who say they will fire up their grill at every home game of the season. "My husband's been coming to all the games for 25 years," Janet said. "He invites all his sisters and brothers. We feed them all and then go to the game." The Williamson's attend all football games, at home and away, as well as most UCO basketball games, Janet said. Hungry fans could also choose from a variety of the pre-game vendors like barbecue from Fred's Smokehouse or ice cream from ColdStone Creameries while watching the

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and the Melton Gallery. The second sign is at the southwest Matt Stansberry Band perform corner of Old North and inditheir original blend of rock, cates the way to the Melton funk and jazz-fusion. Gallery and Old North. The Bronchos led the first Stapleton said the initial half of the game, with a West signs were used to help patrons Texas A&M comeback in the last half to finally defeat the locate the Melton gallery and Bronchos 44-31. "to gauge the reaction of the The close second half made university community," to a the stands electric, especially campus sign project. the student section which stood "There has been almost unithe entire game. versal approval," of the signs, Stapleton said. "I like them," said undeclared freshman Arnie Borengasser. "I Trisha Evans can be reached at got kind of confused and they tevans@thevistaonline.com . helped me out."

The locations of the completed sign project won't be known until summer of 2006, when the final master plan is presented, said Stapleton. He said the plan is presented in two stages and the first stage will be presented in January or February of 2006. "The second stage will be (presented) around June, July, or August," Stapleton said.

Brett Deering can be reached at bdeering@thevistaonline.com.

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September 13, 2005

West hall meeting will explore suicide awareness IN Students promote suicide prevention through personal stories of loss by Lauren Hyer Vista Staff Writer

Four UCO students who are working together to raise awareness about the important issues of suicide among college students will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in West Hall lobby. Personal stories will be shared by Elizabeth Paschka, forensic science junior, who has lost four people to suicide. There will also be a presentation by Sherry Crosthwait,

suicide awareness and prevention coordinator at Heartline, a local non-profit organization that deals with many different types of crises. "One of the top five killers for college and teenage students is suicide," Paschka said. "Part of it is the stress of being out on their own, when they mess up they don't always see an alternative." Three out of the four people Paschka lost were teenagers or college students. She said when she was a sophomore at Rosemount High School in Minnesota, two of her friends shot themselves in a joint suicide. Paschka said her friend Samantha had been having problems at home, but friends thought things were going bet-

ter. Before Samantha took her is important to attend because life she left notes in all of her some suicides are preventable. friend's lockers, explaining what She said sharing her stories she was might strike about to do "One of the top five a nerve in and why. someone and Paschka killers for college and help them and her teenage students is realize what friends suicide." is going on. never got to She thinks read the letif students ters, since become more counselors aware of Elizabeth Paschka, forensic thought it everything science junior may possiaround them bly lead to and look for more suicide attempts. signs of suicide in their class"It was really hard for the mates and friends, a life could whole school," Paschka said. be saved. "We had lost a student to a car "The majority of people who crash and another to cancer, but die from suicide show warning this time was different because signs," Crosthwait said. She it was their choice." will discuss how someone can Paschka said the meeting become suicidal, warning signs

of depression and suicide, how to get help and myths and facts of suicide. "One of the biggest myths is that talking about it will put the idea in someone's head and cause them to do it," said Crosthwait. "That is absolutely not true." Crosthwait said suicide risk among campuses has increased over the years and it is very important to inform students on how to get help. "We also want those feeling depressed or suicidal to know where they can go to get help on campus," said Anna Goyer, nursing sophomore. "Right now we are working on getting food together and getting the word out to students." Paschka said she participated in the prevention awareness

BROWN What has been confirmed is that Brown graduated from CSU, earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University in 1981and held various jobs between then and his appointment as FEMA director by President Bush in 2003. Reports about Brown's role in Edmond's city government in the 1970's vary. Claudia Deakins, head of public relations for the City of Edmond, was quoted in Time saying that Brown was "assistant to the city manager," and "the assistant is more like an intern." In a later statement, Deakins said: "My comments were in the context of the organization as it functions today. I explained (to Time) that my employment with the city of Edmond began in 1997, several years after Michael D. Brown's employment by the city and that I could not speak to the specifics of the organizational structure as it was during that time. I also explained that I could not speak to the details of Mr. Brown's role within the Michael D. Brown

organization." In a press conference Sept. 9, Chertoff said he moved Brown back to Washington to oversee other disasters, including a new batch of hurricanes that could threaten the east coast in corning weeks. Chertoff denied Brown was removed because of criticism or because of the Time article. The AP reported Chertoff said, "I appreciate his work, as does everybody here." As of Sept. 12, Johnson was still unable to confirm if Brown ever taught at CSU in any capacity or if he did receive an outstanding senior award from the Department of Political Science or if he had been on the honor roll. UCO Alumni Relations confirmed that Brown was named a "Distinguished Former Student" in 2003. The accolade is bestowed on former students each year at Homecoming based on merit, achievement and the vote of an Alumni Association Board committee.

Parts of LA lose power, causes traffic problems

UCO Alum

by Vista photographer Naomi Takebuchi

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ A large portion of Los Angeles A photo of Michael Brown (right) the former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was blacked out Monday when in a photo recognizing UCO's distinguished former students with President W. Roger Webb in 2003. electrical power was lost. The photo is on display at Legends restaurant in the Nigh University Center along with photo's and The power got knocked out mementos from other distinguished former students. Brown resigned from FEMA Sept. 12 after harsh shortly before 1 p.m. after two

criticism of his handling of the cleanup and recovery effort in the wake of Hurricane Katrina that hit the Gulf Coast including New Orleans in late August.

Lauren Hyer can be reached at Ihyer@theyistaonline.com .

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last semester, and hopefully the turnout will be better this time, since only about seven students attended last spring. • Crosthwait said Heartline began the program in 1997 and started coming to college campuses a few years ago. Paschka said Heartline deals with many different crises like abusive relationships and crisis intervention. There is also a hotline to call for 24-hour emotional support. For more information on Heartline call (405) 840-9396 or for the 24-hour care line call (405) 848-2273.

power surges. Traffic lights throughout downtown and the San Fernando Valley were not working, causing major traffic problems, according to video from helicopter news crews.

■ The Public Relations Student Society of America will hold its first monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Communications Building Rm. 105. For more information call Stephanie Johnson at 4014539. Free pizza and soda pop. ■ Finance Club organizational meeting and membership drive at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 and 2 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Business Building Rm. 123. Everyone is welcome for the meeting and free pizza. ■ U.S. Marshal Co-op at UCO Informational Seminar 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Sept. 13 at the Liberal Arts Building Rm. 211 for those interested in a paid practicum with the U.S. Marshals Service. For more information call Kathryn Williams at 974-5546. ■ International Student Council World Cup Soccer from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday's beginning Sept. 16 at the Fire Station Field. Registration deadline is Sept. 14 at the International Office in the Nigh University Center Rm. 137 or call 974-2377. ■ The UCO community is invited to the second African night event planning meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Liberal Arts Building in Pegasus Theater. For more information call Josephine at 341-1559. ■ Gamma Beta Phi meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 and 1 p.m. Sept. 21 in Howell Hall Rm. 201. Free food and laser tag at the Sept. 20 meeting. For more information call Lindsay at 570-1289.

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September 13, 2005

Students mark Sept. 11 attacks by feeding firefighters by Lauren Hyer Vista Staff Writer In recognition of the fourth Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, about 115 UCO students served dinner at fire stations around Edmond and Oklahoma City Sept. 11. Liz Kiser, Volunteer Center coordinator said this is the third annual 9/11 service day project. It was started because of the need for students to reach out and say thank you to rescue teams, she said. "Students cook spaghetti and eat dinner with the firefighters," Kiser said. "It's about getting to know who they are and what they do." Kiser said students served dinner at 14 stations with about eight students per group. She said six UCO organizations signed up to help, and the rest were individual students. The volunteers gathered at

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Students "Once is enough for anyprepared body for something like that,' dinner at Mitchell said. "I don't think k each sta- lot of people realize when you tion and sat do something like that it will down with change your life for better or the firefight- worse." ers to learn Mitchell said some of the about them firefighters he worked with in and listen to 1995 that came to help after the their stories. bombing of the Murrah build"I've ing died helping in the clean up been a fire- of New York City. fighter for Kiser said if anyone knows 22 years in the risks of this job, Oklahoma April and rescue teams know it best. This • I have lots is just a way for students to say y • tsta p otograp er ustm • vera of stories," thank you give back to their Students prepare and serve food to local firefightsaid Cpl. community, she said. ers to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Jeff Spiva, "It's a really nice gesture," Sept.11 terrorist attacks against the United States. Edmond Mitchell said. "Especially since Station 37. they do it without being told." 3:30 p.m. in Nigh University "We tell each other the same "It was a lot of fun," said Center where they met with one about 15 times." Dawn Riden, nutrition senior. their groups. They were given Lt. David Mitchell, also from "I would definitely come back boxes filled with pasta, sauce, Edmond Station 37, said no firesalad, cookies and soda and fighters in Edmond or Oklahoma Lauren Hyer can be reached at then sent off to their assigned City went to New York to help Ihyer@thevistaonline.com. station. in the 9/11 attacks.

New terrorist threats thought to be hoax Authorities investigate threats on tape delivered to ABC but tell residents of U.S. and Australia to remain calm NEW YORK (AP) - Los Angeles's police chief dismissed as "just rhetoric" a taped threat by a purported al-Qaida member that was aired by ABC News on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. "Yesterday, London and Madrid. Tomorrow, Los Angeles and Melbourne, Allah willing," the masked man says on the tape that ABC said it received Saturday. The man _ believed to be an American _ speaks in unaccented English. "And this time, don't count on us demonstrating restraint and compassion," he says on the tape, aired Sunday on ABC's "Good Morning America." Australian officials said residents should carry on with

their lives and not be cowed by the purported threat against Melbourne, their nation's second-largest city. The network said the tape had been delivered to ABC in Pakistan. The man on the 11minute tape, wearing a black turban with most of his face covered, called the attacks of four years ago "blessed events." ABC said the man is believed to be Adam Yahiye Gadahn, an American from California who is wanted by the FBI. The CIA said Sunday it was aware of the report but had no' immediate comment about the tape's authenticity. Counterterror officials believe Gadahn also may be the person on a 75-minute video

given to ABC News last year in Pakistan. That tape was later deemed authentic. Los Angeles Chief William Bratton said officials were aware of no clear threat to the city and didn't see the tape as significant. "At this juncture, we feel it's just rhetoric," Bratton said Monday on NBC's "Today." "He is a low-level operative. They put him out front during the national election and used him in a similar fashion." While no steps are planned in response to the video, he said, the city is always on the lookout for terrorists and plans heightened security measures in upcoming days for the Jewish high holidays.

"The statement was meant to instill fear, and fear is the most potent weapon the terrorists posses," Bratton and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said earlier in a statement. "Bombastic pronouncements are expected on the eve of terrorist incidents like September 11, but we cannot let such pronouncements alter our lifestyles." Australian Attorney General Philip Ruddock, who is responsible for the nation's top spy agency, the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, said the threat was being taken seriously although the nation's security threat level remained unchanged at medium.

Business owners allowed into New Orleans to collect paperwork NEW ORLEANS—Business owners in the central business district were issued passes into the city Monday to retrieve vital records or equipment needed to run their companies, as New Orleans slowly and painfully stirred back to life two weeks after being slammed by Katrina. Traffic was heavy on the only main highway into the city that was still open, and vehicles were backed up for about two miles at a National Guard checkpoint.

East Coast residents not taking any chances with approaching hurricane WILMINGTON, N.C.—Ophelia kept up its teasing dance along the coast of the Carolinas on Monday, dropping slightly in strength from hurricane to tropical storm as it barely moved toward land. Although Ophelia was centered more than 200 miles offshore, non-residents were ordered to leave one of North Carolina's Outer Banks islands

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Local singing brothers make grab for the big time by Courtney Bryce Vista Staff Writer

Two brothers, one a UCO Public Relations graduate, took their cowboy hats, boots and guitar on the road to Nashville to record their original country music Aug. 25. Cody and Chance Vignal said their first public performances began when they formed a Christian quartet called Ekklesia. Cody said the first break came when the quartet sang during the Friday Night Gospel Show at the Centennial Oklahoma Opry. "They liked is so much they asked us to sing at the Country Show on Saturday nights," Cody said. "We didn't have to try out." Cody said Toby Keith's daughter, Krystal, performed at the Opry around the same time. "Krystal is one of my best friends," Cody said. "She wanted to hang out with us and we never would. At first I thought she was a snot. If you're not cool, I'm not hanging out with you. I don't care who you are." Cody said Krystal became a close friend after he got over his first impressions of her. "Me and Chance go over to Toby Keith's house and write music," Cody said. "Mostly, we just hang out at his house. Something about being in a top country singer's house bleeds into you." The Vignals said they recently opened for Toby Keith at the "Memorial Thank You" concert at the Ford Center to honor the rescue workers and victims of the Murrah bombing April 22. Cody said the center

by Vista photographer Naomi Takebuchi

From left: former UCO student Chance Vignal and his brother Cody perform in front of the Nigh University Center Aug. 31.

was packed with 20,000 people. "It was the biggest rush I've ever had," Cody said. "Walking around the empty Ford Center and then seeing it fill up was incredible," Chance said. "It was very exhilarating. I knew I was nervous but I didn't feel nervous." Chance said in order to focus on his music full time he stopped attending UCO where he majored in Public Relations. v

"I wasn't enjoying school," Chance said. "It was holding me back musically." "I always encouraged him to stay in school," journalism instructor Jill Kelsey said. "Despite the fact that I have no doubt they can make it, I hope three hours at a time he'll fmish." Dr. Charles Simmons, journalism professor, said Chance always sat in the front and was eager to participate in class dis-

cussion. "I could always count on him for feedback," Simmons said. "It wasn't outrageous. Just a contribution." Simmons said the one thing he remembered about Chance was that he always came to class wearing his roller blades. "Roller skates in class are not a problem," Simmons said. "That's his thing. It did give the class something to

murmur about." Simmons said whether or not to continue school was a decision Chance had to make. "It doesn't matter what we think. If he gets an opportunity to make a fortune, he should seize it," Simmons said. "We always say get an education. But no one says you have to get it before you make your fortune." "I know a lot ofpeople that have made it without

a degree, but even though society doesn't hold it against them, they feel bad that they didn't get one," Kelsey said. "As faculty and UCO students, we'll love him no matter what." "I want to make it so bad because people have told us we couldn't do it," Chance said. Cody said his Public Relations degree wasn't necessary, but it has equipped him with some skills that have been useful in getting their names out. He said he used his knowledge to write press releases for the band and design their website. "It's all about networking and who you know," Cody said. Cody said he also made use of Dr. Clark's feature writing class. "I learned a lot about being descriptive in my music," Cody said. "Cody is Mr. Personality; a big belt buckle and a real smile," mass communication chair Dr. Terry Clark said. "He was always having fun and always telling stories. He's one of those people that never met a stranger." Clark said Cody was one of those rural kids that worked hard on the farm. "He dresses like Oklahoma. I really enjoy students like that," Clark said. "They've got bullshit on their boots. They've seen a lot." The Vignals were very expressive about how they stand with the ladies. "There are plenty of girls to go around," Cody said. "I've changed my number a few times." Chance's outlook on girls was a little different. "All the time I went to UCO

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UCO President, administrators cut ribbon at stadium dedication by Trisha Evans Vista Senior Staff Writer

More that 200 students, faculty and staff gathered Sept. 8 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly-renovated Wantland Stadium. The construction was completed in time for the first home game of the centennial football season at UCO Sept. 10. UCO President, Dr. W. Roger Webb, said the stadium is dedicated to all UCO athletes, past and present. Webb said the stadium is one of the best Division II football stadiums in the nation. The 9,200-seat stadium has new indoor club seating, press boxes, concessions and an audio-visual system equipped with instant replay. A 10-foot tall Jumbotron, the new video screen/scoreboard, towers over the north end of the football

field. "We wanted to build a stadium that would reflect the quality of the university," said Steve Kriedler, UCO executive vice president. Charles Lamb, Edmond's vice-mayor and city council member, said the stadium is very significant to Edmond and a possible place for civic events. "We're excited that the venue here is a community venue," Lamb said. Edmond high school teams have also played at Wantland Stadium for more than 20 years, said Mike Nunley, Edmond schools' athletic director. "This is by far the best venue that any high school in the state of Oklahoma has for a high -school game," said Dr. David Goin, superintendent of Edmond Public Schools. Nunley said they will play 15 games and will pay UCO

$4,500 per game, $500 more per game than last year. The money will pay for stadium maintenance like cleanup, electricity, water and sewage, said Kriedler. A reception in the Student Leadership Plaza followed the ceremony. Webb said the plaza was named for and dedicated to the student leaders who initiated the renovation. He said these students approached him two and a half years ago, asking the university to improve the stadium. Webb said the student body voted 70 percent in favor of raising student fees that helped pay for the stadium renovation. "They made it happen," said Webb. "So that for the next 30 to 40 years we are going to enjoy this stadium." Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com .

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UCO President W. Roger Webb speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Wantland Stadium Sept. 8.

Holocaust exhibition visits OKC, UCO prof to lecture Kleeman said he studied the history of homosexuals during Vista Staff Writer the Holocaust when he wrote his dissertation on gays in the media. "I went back and looked at UCO students and faculty the first gay movement, and will perform skits and give lec- it was in Germany," Kleeman tures in honor of the Oklahoma said. Holocaust Remembrance Kleeman said he will speak Exhibition Sept. 20 and 21 in about Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, downtown Oklahoma City. the founder of Britain's Institute Janet Patterson, account for Sexual Science. coordinator of Anglin Public "He's the one that attempted Relations, said the exhibition to classify gays and lesbians consists of two separate exhibits as a 'third sex', Kleeman said. and two documentary films that "He was behind the movement relate to the Holocaust. She to ban paragraph 175." said they focus on other minorKleeman said under paraity groups persecuted during the graph 175 of the German penal Holocaust. code, people suspected of "Most people are aware of homosexuality were imprisoned the Holocaust but they don't for five years. realize other groups were picked Kleeman said Hirschfeld's on," Patterson said. theory threatened the Nazis' One of the exhibits, "Nazi Greek notion of whole men Persecution of Homosexuals and women. Kleeman said the 1933-1945", is a traveling Nazis believed the body was a exhibit from the United States part of nature. Holocaust Memorial Museum "His (Hirschfeld's) theoin Washington, D.C. ries disrupted the wholeness of "The exhibit has some body in nature," Kleeman said. narratives from the victims," "Gays were a threat to procrePatterson said. "One man said ation. Nazis wanted to produce they'd pick Jewish men out and babies." strip them down in a doctor's Kleeman said the objective office. If they denied it (being to eliminate gays belonged to homosexual), they (the Nazis) Heinrich Himmler, who was the would yell out 'You queer! You founder and officer-in-charge of liar!'" the concentration camps. Dr. Kole Kleeman, journal"They (the Nazis) gave them ism professor, will give a lecture (homosexuals) mega doses of entitled "Hidden from History: testosterone to see if they could Gay and Lesbian Extermination make them straight," Kleeman during the Holocaust" in room said. 115 of the Education Building Kleeman said homosexuSept. 20. Kleeman said he als were required to wear pink signed up to give the lecture stars, which were enforced by after Dr. Bryan Duke, assis- Gestapo, Germany's secret tant professor of Professional police. Teacher Education, sent e-mail "In the camps gays had the requesting faculty for contribu- highest mortality rate and were tions in promoting the exhibit. treated the lowliest," Kleeman "This is one of the biggest said. "They were sent to work events in the history of gays under the hardest conditions." and lesbians in Oklahoma," "It's not acceptable in sociKleeman said. "There's a large ety now, and it was worse then," Jewish community in Oklahoma Patterson said. "I imagine they City. I think this means a lot in were also picked on by other making Oklahomans dware of prisoners." gay genocide for no other reaKleeman said one story he son than sexual orientation." remembers reading about was

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of a man who was watching a "Oklahoma City wasn't man and woman make love in an original venue," Patterson public. said. "The Holocaust Memorial "He was arrested because Museum picked big places like he looked longer at the man," Los Angeles and New York." Kleeman said. Howard said "Nazi Kleeman will show a short Persecution of Homosexuals film called "Desire: Sexuality 1933-1945" was originally in Germany 1910-1945" in his scheduled to appear at Untitled lecture. [ArtSpace] alone. "The film explicates the "The exhibit wasn't large mood of Germany before the enough so we talked to Gay Nazis and the silencing of the Block and Malka Drucker about gay movement after the Nazis bringing their exhibit," Howard came into power," Kleeman said. "They are separate exhibsaid. "There are interviews of its. This is the first time to my those in camps, both male and knowledge that they've been female. This will be a moral together." awakening of how we treated "The idea of having another gay and lesbians in this move- aspect of lesser known persecument." tions was considered," Drucker Kleeman said he has taught said. "It was thought they a course in gays and lesbians in would pair well." the media at UCO for years. The exhibit by Block and "Every semester when I teach Drucker is titled "Rescuers: this course my students say, 'I Portraits of Moral Courage in wasn't taught that in European the Holocaust." history.' I hope to educate the Drucker said she and Block students about this event that began work on the book in happened," Kleemand said. "I 1987. want them to know this hap"We felt strongly as Jews pened. Hopefully, so it will that it was important for the never happen again and never Jewish people to find healing repeat its symbolic meaning." and forgiveness through these "It's a horrible fact and it heroic acts," Drucker said. should never be forgotten," Drucker said they interKleeman said. viewed 105 rescuers from ten "I hope people will be more countries and published the stoeducated about the fact that ries of 49 in a book with the violence, hatred and bigotry same title as the exhibit. made a horrible thing happen," "The stories of German resOKHRE Chair and Cimarron cuers are the most touching Alliance Foundation Board because not only were they Member Rob Howard said. saving people but they also had Howard said the CAF along to betray their race," Drucker with many other organiza- said. tions funded the exhibition. Drucker said one story that He said CAF board member stood out above the rest was Mike Mclain and vice chair Maria von Maltzan, a countess Richard Ogden petitioned to born into wealth in Germany. have the exhibit travel through "Her brother was a Oklahoma. Nazi," Drucker said. "She

hid hundreds of Jews in her apartment, carried a gun and escorted them over the border of Switzerland." Drucker said she and Block got a chance to visit Countess von Maltzan in that same apartment in West Berlin. "They have pictures they've taken and narrative stories," Patterson said. "I had to stop and sneak off while the press was here because it made me cry." In honor of this half of the exhibit the UCO theatre department will be performing short scenes and monologues from plays and skits related to the Holocaust in Plunkett Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21. "The whole theme is the heroic aspect," theatre instructor Daisy Bristow said. Bristow said her students were required to participate as an in-class project. She said they've done their own ksearch and created their own costumes. "For many of them it's their first performance," Bristow said. "It's part of our hands-on program. They're producing and directing their own prod-

uct." Bristow said the students are learning a great deal about the Holocaust as well as leadership and how to hone their own skills. "It's a wonderful opportunity for our students and the community," Bristow said. "A lot of people didn't know there were people that helped. You don't really think about the people that gave their lives to rescue others." Bristow will be joined by several other theatre instructors and students. The exhibition, locateddowntown at Untitled [ArtSpace], 1 NE 3ra Street, can be viewed free of charge Sept. 14 throught Oct. 23, 2005. Patterson said two films, "Paragraph 175" and "Resisting Paradise" can also be viewed at the Oklahoma City Art Museum. "We hope that people will be so moved that they will tell their friends and family and bring them back," Patterson said.

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September 13, 2005

Student writers expand options, create workshop by Nathan Winfrey Vista Staff Writer

Two UCO students who saw a need for aspiring local authors to receive feedback on their work formed the Broncho Writers' Workshop, a new forum provided through the Creative Studies Writers' Institute. The workshop is a bi-monthly discussion group where writers trade and critique each other's work. The idea began in fall 2003 with Ross Lampert, a graduate student seeking his master's degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing. "At the end of class I asked if anyone would want to con-

tinue that kind of work environment," Lampert said. "Several students expressed an interest, so the Broncho Writers' Workshop was born. Later we became a part of CSWI," said Kevin Adkisson, co-founder of the workshop. "Our purpose is to help each other become better writers through detailed and thoughtful feedback on each others' work... in a writer's workshop like BWW, we talk not only about what didn't work well, but also what did," Lampert said. The Broncho Writers' Workshop encourages a wide variety of genres. "We have done workshops on short stories, poetry, screenplays, comic

books and novels," Adkisson said. "We're really open to everything and the wider the variety we have...that really helps us stretch our creative muscles because we are looking at things we don't usually read, that we don't usually write," Lampert said. Participants make copies of their work for all the members, with a suggested limit of ten pages for prose, and bring them to a meeting. The other members take their material home and review it and write comments and suggestions, then bring the marked-up copy back to the writer at the next meeting. "We provide feedback that's constructive, that's positive, if

it doesn't work we tell why it doesn't work." Lampert said, "The whole idea is to make the writer a better writer." Kodi Weatherholtz, English freshman, attended his first BWW meeting Aug. 31. "I think it will be very helpful for me as a writer," he said. "It's a great opportunity for me to get feedback on my writing from other writers." "When you're not worried about what the professor wants, you can be more creative than you might otherwise be," Lampert said. "I'll be back," Weatherholtz said. The Creative Studies Writers' Institute also hosts monthly open mic reading at Java Dave's in downtown Edmond.

"The open mic is something we started last year as a way to get student voices heard," said Linda McDonald, creative studies/English instructor. "We encourage any genre." She said they suggest a five-minute time limit for participants. The open mic readings are open to both community writers and students. "CSWI activities are open to everyone, on campus and off, and the organization is a great place for UCO writers to meet and get to know writers from the wider community," said Dr. J. David Macey, assistant professor and assistant chair of the English Department said, McDonald said attendance at the open mic readings

has grown with each month, with more than 50 people in attendance at the last spring meeting, McDonald said. "It's an excellent way for students to get live audience encouragement for what they're writing without the formal feedback/critique used in classes," she said. The open mic date has not been set, but it will be in about a month. The Broncho Writers' Workshop's next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Liberal Arts Building, Rm. 140.

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Despite an out-of-place "B," fans show their Broncho spirit Saturday from the stands of the newly renovated Wantland Stadium.

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by Vista photographer Naomi Takebuchi

Bronchos running back Alex Aguilar stretches for extra yards against the Buffaloes Saturday.

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by Vista photographer Naomi Takebuchi

Broncho tailback Seymore Shaw puts a move on a Buffalo defender Saturday. Shaw rushed for 84 yards on 20 carries.

this season. "I've never played a team of this caliber," Bell said. "But we knew that if we played our best game, we could come in here and win this game. And that's what we did. Offensively, we played about as good a game as we could." In the early going, it looked as if UCO would roll over the Buffaloes. Allgood connected with tight end Tyler Yoas for a 76-yard touchdown just 54 seconds into the game. Allgood fired another deep touchdown to Kenneth Shelton on the following drive and the Bronchos were out to an early 143 lead. But the Buffaloes' offense came to life in the second quarter. Led by Bell, WTAMU went on a 21-3 run and the Bronchos trailed 24-17 heading to the locker room for halftime. After the break Bell picked up where he left off, engineering an 80-yard Buffalo drive that ended with another score. UCO answered back with a touchdown pass from Allgood to fullback Alex Aguilar, but had trouble closing the gap from there. "In the second half they were tired," Carthel said. "We knew they were tired.

We wanted to come out and establish ball control and wear them out even more if we could. We felt like we were in a little bit better shape than they were, and we knew if we could just hang in that third quarter we would win the fourth quarter." UCO clawed their way back within three points early in the fourth quarter with a one-yard touchdown run by McKenzie, bringing the score to 34-31. But the Buffaloes shut down the comeback charge immediately, putting together a 76-yard touchdown drive that would prove to be the icing on the cake. The Buffaloes went on to win 44-31. The two teams combined for 75 points and 1,106 yards of total offense in the game, including 860 yards passing between the two quarterbacks. UCO is now 1-2 on the season and 1-1 in Lone Star Conference play. The Bronchos hit the road again next weekend to battle Angelo State in another "crossover" conference game with a South Division opponent.

Matt Cauthron can be reached at mcauthron@thevistaonline.corn, Hany Gatewood III can be reached at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com.

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Bronchos defensive back Jenson Owens pulls down Buffaloes running back Joe Harris Saturday in the Broonchos' 44.31 loss.

The UCO football team was shell-shocked Saturday at Wantland Stadium by the wide-open offense of the West Texas A&M Buffaloes, losing 44-31 in front of an estimated 6,678 fans. The Bronchos moved the ball effectively throughout the game, but stalled repeatedly in the red zone. The Bronchos had three trips inside the Buffalo five-yard line that yielded a total of three points: A holding penalty negated a Kevin McKenzie touchdown and the ensuing kick was blocked. A false start penalty on the one-yard line forced

the Bronchos to settle for a field goal. A critical fourthand-goal from the one-yard line was stuffed, resulting in a turnover on downs. "We just couldn't seal the deal," Broncho quarterback Justin Allgood said. "We were on the one-yard line â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I don't know how many times, at least three or four. We just couldn't seal the deal." Despite the loss Allgood had the fourth best passing game in UCO history with 397 yards. He completed 22 of 39 passes with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Kenneth Shelton led UCO with eight catches for 212 yards and one touchdown. "We didn't make a couple completions that we should have - and probably could have - caught," Shelton said. "We got soft. We thought they would hand it to us. I feel like we just came out to play. We lacked intensity and it caught up with us." The Bronchos once again

team," Carthel said. "We do what [Texas Tech head coach] Mike Leach does. We do what [Southeastern Louisiana head coach] Hal Mumme does. They taught us [the offense] and we try not to vary from that too much. We learned a lot from them." Given the Buffaloes' performance Saturday, it would seem Carthel and his staff learned well. In typical Mike Leach fashion, Carthel has taken a relative unknown and turned him into a recordbreaking quarterback. Buffalo quarterback Dalton Bell threw for a career-high 463 yards and three touchdowns against the Bronchos Saturday. He rushed for two scores as well, accounting for all five of WTAMU's touchdowns in the game. Bell was named Lone Star Conference South player of the week for the second

"We got soft. We thought they would hand it to us...We lacked intensity and it caught up with us." UCO wide receiver Kenneth Shelton

featured a "two-headed" rushing attack Saturday. Seymore Shaw had 20 carries for 84 yards and Kevin Mckenzie had 11 carries for 55 yards. "I know we have work to do," Shaw said. "I got work to do as a running back. We just have to suck it up and come together as a team. We have to search and see what the problem is." The problem Saturday may have been WTAMU's new spread offense, installed by first-year head coach Don Carthel. "We are a passing

see BRONCHOS, page 11

Lone Star Conference Standings 9/12/05 (Rank, Team, Conference record) 1. Texas A&M - Kingsville (2-0) T2. Abilene Christian (1-0) T2. Angelo State (1-0) T2. Tarleton State (1-0) T2. West Texas A&M (1-0) T6. Central Oklahoma (1 1) T6. Eastern New Mexico (1-1) T6. Southeastern Oklahoma (1-1) T6. Texas A&M - Commerce (1-1) 10. Midwestern State (0-1) T11. East Central (0-2) T11. Northeastern Stare (0-2) T11. Southwestern Oklahoma (0-2) -

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Broncho head coach Chuck Langston provides instruction and motivation on the sidelines Saturday during UCO's first home game of the season.

UCO Wellness Center hosts Soccer team falls at home golf tournament for amputees by Brett Deering Torres said this is his second OAGT Vista Staff Writer tournament. "I've played in several other (ampuThe fifth annual tee) tournaments," Oklahoma Amputee Torres said, "but I'm Golf Tournament, used to flat courses. sponsored by the UCO Here you have to fly Wellness Center's diviin." sion of Disabled Sports Mark Maurer, and Events, was held from Albuquerque, Sept. 9-11 at the Fairfax said this was his Golf Club in northeast fourth OAGT. "Oh Edmond. yeah, it's a lot of The first day opened fun," said Maurer, with a scramble that who competed in the teamed up 15 amputee leg division. participants with ableShaklee said bodied golfers. `closest-to-pin' and "There were 55 golf`long-drive' contests ers (in the scramble) were sponsored by this year," said Katrina Fairfax. Gift cerShaklee, assistant directificates to the club tor of the division. She were given to winsaid there were 65 in ners Laura Klus for by Vista photographer Brett Deering last year's scramble. `closest-to-pin' and Shaklee said there Steve Henley, of San Antonio, chips onto the green during Shane Erwin for were four divisions that `longest-drive.' the Oklahoma Amputee Golf Tournament Sept. 11 at Fairfax consisted of arm, leg, The proceeds multiple limb and over Golf Club in Edmond. from the scramShaklee said participants came age 60 amputees. ble will go to the from as far away as Des Moines, Disabled. Sports and Events diviOn days two and three, amputees competed against each other, Iowa, Albuquerque, N.M. and sion, Shaklee said. south Texas. based on division, Shaklee said. "I got mine in Vietnam," said The overall winner was Shane Erwin from Muldrow, Oklahoma, Carlos Torres, from Harlingen, and leg division entrant, Shaklee Texas, as he pointed to his pros- Brett Deering can be reached at said, "He shot an 83 on Saturday thetic left leg. "That's when we bdeering@thevistaonline.com . got our Purple Hearts." and 86 on Sunday."

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The Bronchos out-shot the Harding Lady Bisons 15-2, but lost 0-1 in a rain-soaked, weather-delayed match Sept. 11 at UCO's Tom Thompson Field. The loss drops UCO to 2-3 on the year. UCO had eight players with goal attempts. Harding keeper Cheryl Dovichak shut-out the Bronchos with 6 saves, including a rejection of a penalty kick late in the second half. Harding midfielder Laura Bullington scored in the 29th minute of the first half on a Kendyl Washburn assist. UCO officials called a 30 minute weather delay for lightning early in the second half, accompanied by a torrential downpour. The rain cleared, but so did UCO's prospects for a win in light of Dovichak's six-for-six, with nine UCO shots in the second half. The Bronchos next match will be against St. Edwards, Sept. 16 in Austin, Texas.

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UCO senior midfielder Joy Hagemann throws in during the second half of UCO's 0-1 loss to Harding Sept. 11.

Brett Deering can be reached at bdeering@thevistaonline.com .