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Mark Schlachtenhaufen Staff Writer
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CSU students unique student leaders say By Mark Schlachtenhaufen Staff Writer Second of two parts Central State University wants to be compared with Oklahoma University and Oklahoma State University, but its location and student population make it unique, student leaders said. The majority of CSU students drive to school from the Oklahoma City area. Many of them leave a full-time job and go home to a family. Both OU and OSU have larger resident hall student populations than CSU. CSU has a growing night school enrollment which helps meet the needs of the university's sizable non-traditional group. According to 1989 administration statistics, the ages of evening and daytime students varied from 18 to more than 50. Nineteen to 25-year-olds dominate the makeup of daytime enrollment, while night time enrollment consists primarily of students from 27-35 years of age. Two current CSU students first attended college in the late 1960s. Danny Moore was a Broncho in 1968, left school, and went to Rose State College for two years in the late 1970s. He said he hasn't noticed a difference the second time around. "It can't be that much different at all, other than the age factor," Moore said.
"Maybe more kids now are more interested in getting an education than avoiding the Vietnam War." Moore said his schedule has been too busy to allow him to consider joining a student organization. Ken Harrison, a junior business marketing major, said now he is a goal-oriented student. "I've got a definite goal in mind now than when I went the first time," Harrison said. "That's to get a bachelor's degree. I don't really need it except for the personal accomplishment and to have a hedge against the future." Harrison is employed in sales, and said it can be an unpredictable profession. Fraternities recruited Harrison in 1969, but in 1990, he said he just doesn't know what campus student organizations are available. Groups catering to Harrison's personal interests, like computers or literature, would offer more than career-oriented organizations, he said. Senior Donald Coats, who attended Rose State College in 1980, has been a CSU student for about four years. Coats said his education is expanding and will benefit his career goal to be a writer. Not surprisingly, Coats said he would be interested in a writer's club and would like to be published in school publications. "I even learn from my failures now to make it better the next time," Coats said.
Many Central State University students may not have medical insurance due to high cost, but administration could do more to inform them of available policies, said Dr. Homer Coker, chairman of health physical education and dance. An administrative official said admissions and records could do more to inform students during the enrollment process in the future. Coker said his assumption evolves from student injuries in his physical education classes. "A student in one of my soccer classes had a knee injury and had to have complete reconstructive surgury," Coker said. "She had no insurance and the cost was several thousand dollars." The potentially high cost of medical insurance limits the number of insured, but students must also take the initiative to get assistance, Coker said.
"It's an added expense, but I don't see how anybody could afford to be without health insurance," he said. Darrell Gilliland, admissions and records director, said he would investigate the possibilities of supplying students with medical insurance information during enrollment. "It's probably an excellent idea," Gilliland said. Gilliland said his office has not been up to par on student medical insurance information due to the large number of programs his staff must sift through. Students that work full time, on or off campus, may have direct company medical benefits. But part-time students are restricted from most insurance policies, Coker said. Most student campus jobs are only 20 hours a week or less. Janet Bellows, student services assistant, said her office supplied medical insurance information to students in the administration building during enrollment.
Liberian loyalists bombard rebel troops MONROVIA, Liberia (AP)—Troops loyal to slain President Samuel Doe bombarded rebels from atop the executive mansion Tuesday, and a West African leader said Doe's death would make it more difficult to end the war. Two days after rebels led by Prince Johnson attacked Doe and his entourage at the headquarters of the West African task force, the late president's men used heavy cannons
to beat back insurgents. In the rest of Monrovia, shells exploded and gunfire crackled as Prince Johnson's fighters scoured the city for Doe loyalists. Survivors from Doe's elite presidential guard turned heavy artillery, placed on the roof of the seaside executive mansion, onto the rebels and the war-ravaged city. The guns normally face out toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Oklahoma Guard unit dispatched to duty OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)—An Company is the first National Guard Oklahoma National guard company unit in Oklahoma to be mobilized based in Wewoka and Konawa is as part of Operation Desert Shield. being called to active duty because It would be the second time an of the crisis in the Middle East, Oklahoma guard unit has been moOklahoma Adj. Gen. Don Ferrell an- bilized since the Korean War. In 1961, a Tulsa airlift group was nounced Tuesday. The 2120th Supply and Service called up for the Berlin crisis.
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Savings and loan debacle could harm natural habitat Environmentalists promote conservation with bailout WASHINGTON (AP)—Amid the debris of the savings and loan crisis, the gold-plated faucets in the glitzy hotel and condominium developments that went bust, lie some simpler properties inhabited by rare birds and other non-paying tenants. The multibillion-dollar S&L scandal has intruded on the world of nature as the shock waves set off by the crisis create ripples in some quiet ponds tucked away in nature preserves. At least one congressman and a
number of environmentalists are worried about the impact of the thrift bailout on S&L properties seized by the government. At the same time, the environmental activists see the government's control of those lands as a rare opportunity for promoting conservation. The Resolution Trust Corp., the agency set up last year to take over and dispose of failed thrift institutions, has under its control 2,600 S&L properties believed to have important environmental, histori-
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP)—Cambodia's Vietnamesebacked government and leaders of rebel factions agreed Monday to a U.N. peace plan that calls for power-sharing and free elections. Cambodia Premier Hun Sen said a date for a cease-fire had not been worked out, but all sides appeared optimistic following two days of talks to end the 11-year-old civil war. "We have not reached peace yet ... but we have the framework," said Son Sann, former Cambodian premier and leader of the Khmer People's National Liberation Front, part of the three-party guerrilla force. Efforts to reach a peace accord since July 1988 had failed when the factions disagreed about power-sharing issues. Under the approved U.N. plan, each of the four factions would be represented in a governing council. A joint statement said Hun Sen's government would get six seats on the so-called Supreme National Council. Six other seats would be shared by the resistance coalition. A 13th seat is reserved for Prince Norodom Sihanouk, leader of the rebel coalition. The council is expected to make its first formal appearance Sept. 18 at the U.N. General Assembly seat now held by the rebel coalition.
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Rally objects to Coleman death By Marie Bigger Staff Writer
OKLAHOMA CITY—More than 200 protesters attended an anti-death penalty rally Saturday afternoon at the state capitol, to speak out against the execution of Charles Coleman. The protesters sang hymns, while others wore black-andwhite T-shirts that read "Don't Kill For Me." Groups represented at the rally included the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International USA and Oklahoma Coalition To Abolish the Death Penalty. The president of the Oklahoma ACLU chapter expressed his confidence that Coleman's execution could be stopped. Don Payne said, "Oklahoma has been within 15 hours of an execution before." Most of the people at the rally, however, were not hopeful. Denny Hall, public relations professor at CSU, attended the rally. "I have always been against capital punishment," Hall said.
"This case is particularly sad because of Coleman's history of mental illness." "Killing is wrong, and the state doing it doesn't make it right," Hall said. Most people came with a group. CSU student Jeff Conkin came to the rally alone. The death penalty focuses on the subjective emotions of human individuals not the objective or the rational emotion, Conkin said. "To me, through education of the populace of this country, and through each person carefully analyzing his reasons for support or opposition of the penalty, one must realize that revenge does not solve any problems," Conkin said. "An eye for an eye only demonstrates a banal animosity that seems to say 'We don't want to try and understand you, murderer,' pushing someone under the rug is not the answer," he said. Steve Herrick, southern regional director of Amnesty International, came from Atlanta to attend the rally. "Whether Coleman is executed or not, you can look back with pride that you were here," Herrick said.
State fulfills court's request for death Protesters gather at the steps of the Capitol to sing songs and display signs protesting the implementation of Oklahoma's death penalty by lethal injection. (Photo by Marie Bigger)
Leaders discuss, rule out assassination of Iraqi bully By Mike Feinsilber Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP)—The easiest way for the United States to end the Persian Gulf crisis might be to have Iraq's Saddam Hussein removed—and don't think the idea hasn't occurred in Washington. But assassinating foreign leaders is prohibited by a 14-year-old presidential directive and, say some experts, is far more difficult than it might seem. Saddam came to power via the assassin's route and since then has survived dozens of plots against his life. He's on guard.
Not surprisingly, no one in the executive branch is publicly embracing Sen. Richard Lugar's, RIndiana, formula for dealing with the Iraqi president: "It seems to me important that Saddam Hussein must either leave or be removed." But neither does President Bush walk away from the concept. Maybe he simply wants to make his antagonist nervous, but doesn't say, "No, that's a violation of American policy and principle." Three former directors of the Central Intelligence Agency— Richard Helms, William Colby and Stansfield Turner—reject the idea of a U.S.-sponsored assassination.
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"When push comes to shove, Americans don't believe in having America assassinate foreign leaders," Helms said. "They want somebody else to pull the trigger." Colby said Bush clearly hopes the economic squeeze on Iraq will become so severe that within the country "people will get the idea, `we've got to get rid of this guy." Turner said assassinations offend American morality and can backfire. "I don't think an American could possibly kill Saddam Hussein and survive, so you'd end up hiring someone else and who knows what they might do," Turner said.
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McALESTER—(AP) Charles Troy Coleman was executed as scheduled by lethal injection at 12:25 a.m. Monday for the death of John Seward Muskogee. Coleman was the first person executed in Oklahoma since 1966. One witness thought it was macabre. Another said it was peaceful. For another, the atmosphere seemed unreal. The 12 reporters who witnessed the state's first execution in 24 years were doing their jobs. But it wasn't necessarily easy. All 12 said their experience left them a bit uneasy. "There was not as much emotion in the room as I had expected as the execution procedure was in process," said Ron Jenkins, Associated Press. "But after it was over and I was driving away from the prison, it hit me that I had just watched somebody being put to death." "It was very upsetting. My chest tightened up, and I had kind of a tight throat," said Jacqueline Scott, United Press International. The witnesses watched from 10
to 15 feet away as lethal drugs were administered into Coleman's left arm early Monday. "It seemed to me to be an eternity before they pronounced death," said Ziva Branstetter, The Tulsa Tribune.
The media witnesses were led into the viewing room about 12:15 a.m. A short time later, curtains were pulled back from the window, and witnesses saw Coleman strapped to the gurney. "As you looked through the window at him, (there was) a oneway window behind him where the executioners were," said Robby Trammell, The Daily Oklahoman, said. "You couldn't see them, but you could see your reflection. So you were kind of looking at him and yourself in the reflection." The order to begin the execution was given at 12:25 a.m. by Warden James Saffle. Witnesses said that by 12:28 at the latest, Coleman was still and remained that way. The color slowly left his body. "There wasn't anything morbid about it," Trammell said. "It was somewhat bad, but he went to sleep. If you have to have an execution, it appeared to me that would be the most humane way to do it." Later, as Cox discussed the execution, he struggled to find words to describe what he had seen. "It was a very easy death," he said. "But the one thing you couldn't get away from was there was a human being there, and the last thing he ever saw was when he looked out into that crowd.
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lthough there is rightfully a high degree of human emotion involved in the capital punishment debate, its importance mandates a reasonable study of all the aspects. Here are several points to consider: First, the idea of deterence. No punishment meted out to one criminal needs to be justified by whether or not it deters other criminals. Studies showing the low determent effect of the death penalty among criminals are well documented. However, it is obvious the death penalty certainly deters the original offender. Recently executed, Charles Troy Coleman will never kill again. Second, is the problem of taking a human life. Such misplaced dismay is rather academic since it is expended on those who are dedicated to alienating compassion. It's alright to be sympathetic as long as the victim's and community's need for justice comes under the same umbrella of sympathy. Those worried about the welfare of death-row convicts talk about the death penalty being the most extreme possible form of punishment. Not true. Several countries deliberately torture human beings as Christian fanatics did during the Spanish Inquisition. It is regretable if Coleman had a miserable life, but the fact of his suffering does not legitimize his violent deeds against others. Third, is the issue of rights. Yes, they are essential, but they only extend up to and not beyond the boundaries of the next person's rights. Victims have rights also, concerning seeing justice done. Rights are not a license for unrestricted frenzy. They are meant to provide protection from intrusion and oppression, yet the legal protections surrounding rights are too often manipulated to provide impunity to those wanting to intrude and oppress. Anyone who has been a victim of violent crime has a special understanding of the enormous consequences of such brutal acts. If one endorses the death penalty, then limits must be set on when it is invoked. Only violent crimes of an extreme nature, proven by irrefutable evidence, should be punishable by death. Otherwise, society faces the ugly overtones inherent in executing people for treason and other nonviolent crimes. The last point is that rights can be forfeited, which is what Coleman did when he took the lives of John and Roxie Seward. — Keith Purtell Editor in chief
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Excessive oil use poses threat to Earth's future By Tom Huber Guest Writer
ttention science and physics majors, electronics specialists, inventors of the future, and those free-spirited thinkers who are expanding their awareness past this present incarnation: We are rapidly moving across the threshold in need of an alternative source of energy and raw material for industrial manufacturing. The Middle East crisis is one of many, ticking time bombs of politcal, economic and social unrest. Let's face it, the innocent "guests" held by Iraq are not the main issue. The growing, obsessive need, worldwide, for oil is the main reason for the present turmoil. One day, we will experience a rude awakening because our excessive use of oil will not last.
Think about it: There were only a certain number of dead dinosaurs buried on the planet. Experimentation, research and development has been a priority in this country for years. Propulsion and generated electricity has been the major—and only—subject of research for improvement and efficiency. Stop for a moment and take a quick glance around. You can probably count at least a halfdozen items that are produced from oil or a refined by-product of oil.
world, and it possesses the highest quality of imagination in the history of the world. Surely we can see the need for better utilization of supplies and materials we now possess.
"Jack, there's just one word I'd like to say: plastics." That quote, from "The Graduate," sticks in my memory. The character refers to plastics as a commodity of unlimited supply, not unlike the attitude that founded this country—that of unlimited natural reasources. America is, by far, the most intelligent, inventive country in the
A special note from this writer: My heart and prayers are reflecting on all the people being held against their will in those Middle East countries. May the nerves be calmed, and the conflict be terminated without bloodshed or loss of life.
We need to start a better recycling program that is efficent and on a larger scale than just the local level. If we would recycle our major resources on the scale we distribute beer or make and sell fast food hamburgers, this problem would be turned around tomorrow and be claimed a genuine success.
Peace in Nature —Tom Huber
Hike tuition with caution Higher Education Chancellor Hans Brisch has received some helpful numbers to support his argument for further tuition and fee hikes at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, even though rates have increased 80.4 percent over the past five years.
Florida, North Carolina and Texas have lower rates.
Brisch needs to be careful in making his case, however, because there is more involved here than keeping up with the neighbors.
Brisch is correct in stating that more dollars mean a larger investment in higher education, but there is a point at which universities will be looking at diminishing returns.
A report by the Southern Regional Education Board shows that Oklahoma and Texas are the only states in a 15-state region that includes all of the South which are not raising tuition this year. Only
The national average is $1,821, and Oklahoma's is $1,521. Based strictly on the numbers, there is room for convincing the Legislature that, after a one-year hiatus, it is time to start ratcheting the rates again.
Non-resident students, especially, will look at tuition costs and course offerings and make comparisons with other states. If quality doesn't offset ^increased
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off their list. In-state students, who pay a lower rate, rightly will ask what
the increased tuition will mean to the quality of their education. So will their parents. Brisch is aiming in the right direction when he talks of the imperitive need for better quality. Periodic tuition hikes can't be avoided if Oklahoma is to be serious about excellence in higher education. An 80.4 percent increase was justified, but with the entire national system of colleges and universities competing for fewer students, greater care must be exercised from here on in deciding when to impose further increase.
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Inhofe chosen for `dirty dozen' WASHINGTON (AP)—An environmental lobby group named Tulsa Republican James Inhofe to its congressional "dirty dozen" Thursday and presented Sen. Jesse Helms with what it called a "lifetime achievement award" for opposing environmental legislation. "While many other lawmakers have been acquiring the knowledge that pollution imperils our communities and our planet, Helms has been acquiring the seniority to help thwart efforts to protect our air and water," said Ruth Caplan, executive director of Environmental Action. "It's his cumulative record that's so bad," Caplan said at a news conference, contending
Helms has voted consistently against environmental issues the lobby group supports. Helms' office did not immediately return telephone calls seeking comment. Helms, R-N.C., was first named to the list in 1978 but wasn't one of 1990's "dirty dozen." The group's latest list includes three senators and nine members of the House. The only Democrat among them is Sen. Howell Heflin of Alabama. The other senators are Minority Whip Alan Simpson of Wyoming and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. The House members are: Inhofe, Bob Michel, R-I11.; Larry Craig, R-Idaho; Bill Dannemeyer,
R-Calif.; Bill Emerson, R-Mo.; Clyde Holloway, R-La; Stan Parris, R-Va.; Denny Smith, R-Ore.; and Arlan Stangeland, R-Minn. Environmental Action claimed Inhofe's office prefaced votes on environmental issues with a call to environmental groups, to make sure he was voting contrary to the environmentalists' positions. Debbie Locker, a spokeswoman for Heflin, said the rating was based on a limited number of votes and did not take into account Heflin's overall environmental record during his 12 years in the Senate. "Sen. Heflin is for doing anything to protect the environment as long as it does not mean people in Alabama will lose their jobs," she
Obscenity trial scheduled for Ohio gallery, director CINCINNATI (AP)—A judge ruled today that an art gallery and its director must stand trial later this month on obscenity charges for displaying five sexually graphic photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe.
County Municipal Judge David Albanese rejected a defense request to dismiss the obscenity charge. Defense lawyers contend the pictures were a legitimate art exhibition and immune from Ohio's obscenity law.
Dennis Barrie and the Contemporary Arts Center already were scheduled to go on trial Sept. 24 for one misdemeanor charge each for using children in material involving nudity. The obscenity case will be heard the same day.
"That is contrary to the ... law," Albanese said. "The affirmative defenses and issues of credibility are for the trier of the case to decide."
In his ruling today, Hamilton
Albanese today also granted a prosecution request to limit the obscenity case to the five photo-
graphs described in the indictment against Barrie and the center. He rejected defense claims that the jury had to consider all of the photos in the exhibition including shots of flower sculputures because the show was a survey of Mapplethorpe's life. "A photograph makes an immediate impression," Albanese said. "The court finds that each photograph has a separate identity." He said prosecutors only have to prove that one of the photographs is obscene to win a conviction.
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said. Strangeland spokesman Tom Hanson said Environmental Action was highlighting a few test votes and ignoring Strangeland's role as a leader in reaching compromises on environmental issues. "He looks for solutions that are environmentally safe and economically sound," Hanson said. MMcConnell's re-election campaign manager, Steven Law, said the senator's top priority was protecting jobs in Kentucky's energy-dependent economy. "The problem is that Kentucky relies heavily on its coal, uranium and oil exploration industries," Law said in Louisville. "You cannot possibly satisfy these leftwing Washington groups and also protect Kentucky jobs." Environmental Action has issued a dirty dozen list in every congressional election year since 1970, except for 1980 and 1982. In 1984 the list was made up of Reagan administration officials instead of members of the House and Senate.
Environmental Action, a research, education and lobby group, says it has about 20,000 members nationwide. The National Right to Life Committee criticized the inclusion of the population-control vote, which would have earmarked $15 million for the United Nations Po-
pulation Fund.
Under current law, U.S. tax dollars cannot go the fund because it operates programs in China, which uses forced abortions and sterilizations to carry out its onechild-per-family policy.
"It is an outrageous distortion to claim that a congressman is antienvironment because he opposes compulsory abortion," said Douglas Johnson, the committee's legislative director. Caplan said the vote was included because "the pressure of population growth on the environment can undo all the progress we have made."
OSU fall enrollment down by 2.6 percent STILLWATER (AP)—A drop in the number of new Oklahoma high school graduates has helped bring down enrollment by 2.6 percent at the main Oklahoma State campus this fall, university officials said. Enrollment at the Stillwater campus is 18,694, down 508 from the 1989 fall enrollment of 19,202. "We don't think the sky's falling," Jerry Gill, acting director of the high school and college relations office, said. "I think we can slow things down and stabilize." Gill said a smaller pool of new
high school graduates—state figures showed 2,400 fewer high school seniors last year—is the main reason for the enrollment drop. New admission standards for the state's two comprehensive universities reduced the number of eligible students from the top 50 percent of high school graduating classes to the top 40 percent, he said. Oklahoma University has not yet released its fall enrollment figures.
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State school funding inadequate Fair funding group files lawsuit against officials Thursday OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)—Oklahoma's system of funding public schools should be declared unconstitutional because it fails to provide an adequate education for all the state's school children, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit filed by the Fair School Finance Council asks the Oklahoma County District Court to declare the present funding system unconstitional and to direct the Legislature and state officials to establish a new funding plan. It also asks the court to direct the Legislature to pass enabling legislation enacting the Common School Fund, which has been a part of the state constitution since its adoption. Unless the court orders a new funding system, Oklahoma school children "will suffer irreparable
and continuing injury" and "will continue to be denied their constitutional right to a free, adequate education," the lawsuit contends. Defendants in the lawsuit are Gov. Henry Bellmon; state School Superintendent Gerald Hoeltzel and the state Board of Education; Treasurer Ellis Edwards; Senate President Pro Tempore Bob Cullison; House Speaker Steve Lewis and the Legislature. The council, composed of 43 school districts scattered throughout the state, lost a bid several years ago to have the school finance system declared unconstitutional. Gary Toothaker, Bartlesville school superintendent and council spokesman, said the new lawsuit attacks the current funding plan on the adequacy issue. The state constitution mandates that each Oklahoma child be pro-
vided with an adequate education, and the lawsuit contends the state is not doing so by failing to provide sufficient funding. The lawsuit contends that even though every school district in the state is levying the maximum ad valorem millage allowed, additional funds from the state do not allow school districts "to provide a basic, adequate education for all Oklahoma school children." It points to statistics from the
Student Writer Central State University's sociology degree option in chemical dependency seems to have caught on, said Dr. Elizabeth A. Berger, sociology professor. Berger said attitudes concerning alcohol and drugs are changing as people become aware of drug abuse costs. "The program began in the fall
of 1989, and we are extremely thrilled with its sucess. We currently have close to 200 students within the major," Berger said. CSU graduated its first four students in the major this summer, Berger said. "The degree is for someone who wants to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor," Berger said. "Our graduates have completed a practicum and all the training necessary to take their certification examination."
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)-Five Oklahoma schools signed up Thursday after a Chicago 'educator offered Oklahoma "at risk" schools the chance to be the first in the country to partici-
The certification examination is administered by the state, Berger said. "This is one of three undergraduate programs on campus where the students must apply, and we currently have 54 applicants," Berger said. According to Berger, a practicum is required for the major, and applicants are interviewed by the sociology faculty before completing it.
State tuition remains low TULSA (AP)—The cost of attending Oklahoma's major universities remains lower compared to 14 regional states, even though Oklahoma ranks third in the amount of tuition increases since 1985, a survey shows. According to the survey by the Southern Regional Education Board, in-state tuition and fees at Oklahoma's major doctoral schools—Oklahoma and Oklahoma State—are the fourth lowest among the 15 states. Oklahoma's annual median tuition and fees for undergraduate students was $1,521, according to the survey. Only three other states had lower annual medians: North Carolina at $1,010, Texas, $1,022, and Florida at $1,228, the survey showed. The high state for the region was Virginia at $2,719. Other states in the region are South Carolina, Maryland, Louisana, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and
West Virginia. The survey showed an average tuition increase over the past five years of 48.1 percent. Tuition and fees have increased by 112.9 percent at Texas universities since 1985, followed by 106 percent in Louisana and 80.4 percent in Oklahoma. Texas and Oklahoma are the only states that will not charge higher tuition next year. The survey said the other 13 states will increase tuition from 3.6 percent to 10 percent. While tuition at Oklahoma's major universities was comparably lower, tuition at the state's 13 two-year colleges was among the highest in the region. The median annual in-state tuition and fees for Oklahoma's twoyear colleges was $864. Only Maryland at $1,092 and Georgia at $948 were higher, according to the survey. The regional average was $690. Oklahoma's tuition increase since 1985 at two-year schools
"In average ACT achievement test scores for 1989, Oklahoma ranked 24th out of 28 states using the ACT, below the bordering states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico, which also use the ACT," the lawsuit said. Oklahoma also ranked 42nd in the percent of high school graduates scoring 3 or above on advanced placement exams in 1989, behind Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, it says.
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U.S. Department of Education to bolster that argument. For instance, the lawsuit says that in 1988, Oklahoma ranked 44th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in average per-pupil expenditures. In 1989, it says, Oklahoma's estimated average teacher salary ranked 49th and the percentage of schools offering advance placement programs to students also was 49th.
was 95 percent, second only to Texas, where tuition at two-year colleges increased 313.3 percent over the past five years. Oklahoma, Alabama and South Carolina will not have tuition increases at those schools next year. The other 12 states will have tuition increases ranging from 4 percent in Georgia to 16.7 percent in North Carolina.
pate in a new training program. Marva Collins, known for pioneering a back-to-basics education plan for inner-city children in Chicago, announced the new training program Wednesday in Ponca City. Oklahoma Education Secretary Sandy Garrett said five schools called her office by mid-day Thursday wanting to participate. "The schools were very excited about it," Garrett said. "I think it's a positive opportunity for our atrisk schools to participate in a very exciting effort," she said. Collins said she selected Oklahoma as the first state for the new program after Charles E. Hollar, a retired Ponca City insurance executiive, agreed to start a foundadon to help her. The new Marva Collins Westside Preparatory School Foundadon has set a goal of raising $600,000 from corporations and individuals "interested in quality education throughout the United States," Hollar said.
however, appeared surprised by the news Thursday. "I was really unaware of this," said Zoe Leimgruebler, whose job includes identifying Oklahoma schools considered at risk academically. Leimgruebler said both she and a co-worker whose job is to help at-risk schools remedy their problems knew nothing of the program until reading news reports Thursday. Leimgruebler said even though she knew nothing about the plan, she respects Collins' work. "I know she's very successful with what she's doing. I admire her work, I'll tell you that," she said. The state Education Department has identified 43 public schools in Oklahoma as being "academically at-risk" because of low achievement test scores.
"For 15 years, I have crisscrossed the United States delivering speeches. Now I'm going to be freed from these financial burdens and can concentrate on what I love
Oklahoma schools chosen would send a superintendent, principal and two teachers to Chicago in November or December for a two-day orientation session with Collins, Hollar said.
most: teaching children and teaching teachers," she said. Hollar said at-risk schools in Oklahoma will be able to apply to the state Secretary of Education or the state Education Department to participate in Collins' program, which emphasizes building selfesteem for disadvantaged children. The Education Department,
The teachers then would go to Collins' Westside Prerparatory School for the first of three, oneweek training sessions. Collins has trained an estimated 6,000 teachers at the Chicago school. Collins also will visit the Oklahoma schools and will provide workbooks and speciallyprepared tapes for Oklahoma teachers.
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Racer handcuffed to fence BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Authorities criticized security guards at a race track for handcuffmg a race car driver to a fence during the night because he allegedly posed a safety threat. "You can't chain people to a fence. What's next? Public flogging?" said Crow Wing County Shekriff Frank Ball. The man should have been turned over to the sherriff's office, Ball said. The man, who was not identified, was handcuffed to a chain-
link fence near the main gate at Brainerd International Raceway on Saturday despite his pleas to be set free or turned over to police, the Duluth News-Tribune reported. The newspaper said dozens of people saw the man chained to the fence about 2 a.m. by guards after he drove an all-terrain vehicle recklessly through the track's pit and infield area. Other witnesses said the man screamed during the night and was
released to go to the bathroom and to sleep awhile, but then was chained to the fence again until about 9 a.m. Track President David Ames said the man was chained to the fence for only a short time. He said the man was very drunk and threatened the safety of several people and vehicles in the area. "The guy isn't making a big deal out of this. I don't Imow why everybody else is," Ames said.
Terrorist revenge vowed AMMAN, Jordan (AP)-In the cozy arabesque precincts of the Wandat Club, a Palestinian social center, a dapper clerk spoke matter-of-factly of the terrorism he expects to run rampant if America humiliates Saddam Hussein. "If these colonial troops remain in our region, we will use any means to get them out; kidnapping, terrorism-any means," Jamal Abu Saud said of the U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia. From former Cabinet ministers and millionaires to teen-agers who sweep up at the outdoor markets, a majority of Jordanians support the Iraqi leader and his demand for a tie between Kuwait's fate and a homeland for the Palestinians. If he fails, a wide range of
Music program awarded $10,000 scholarship grant By Sam Powell Student Writer Central State University's music department has more reasons to sing now, due to a $10,000 scholarship grant from the Robert A. Parman Foundation, said university officials. "The Parman Foundation's emphasis is funding higher education and social service," said Donna Peters, director of development and alumni affairs. "This money will go directly to the music department." The determination as to which students receive the scholarships will be left up to music department faculty, she said. "We have $5,000 this semester with an additional $5,000 allocated for next semster," said Kay Creed, assistant professor of music. The money is earmarked for furthering opera and musical theater at CSU," Creed said. "Recipients must be Oklahoma residents and show some evidence of financial need." The money will go to students who have helped build the music program, or who will help build it in the future, Creed said. "I see the scholarship as a recruitment tool. If potential students see that money is available they will want to come here," Peters said.
Palestinians and other Jordanians agree, the United States will face deep-seated anger, radicalized political and religious feelings and possibly violence. Of Jordan's 3 million people, 65 percent are Palestinians. Already, some Arabs in Jordan refer to the United States as "the head of the snake," in the way Iranians began calling it the "Great Satan," because it is seen as Israel's protector. Many Palestinians say opinion crystallizing around Saddam seems to have unified their community to a degree rarely seen. "I will explain," said John Hanna, a retired banker sipping coffee under a rack of Arabic lutes, called rouds, at the Studio Petra music shop. His friend, the
shop owner, nodded gravely. "As Arabs and Palestinians, we lost our land," Hanna said. "We find this man who will give it back. If he gives us back our rights, we will worship him. What else he does, we don't care." At his daughter's plush residence, Palestinian business mogul Issa Masri parked his deluxe BMW beside his two other cars and took his guests upstairs. There, a roomful of intellectuals chimed in.
Following the musical rhythm, Dr. Frank Wert and partner Elizabeth Wert get exercise dancing in the Health and Physical Education Building. (Photo by Khalid Awang)
"It's time American presidents understood that they must make friends with people, not with kings and sheiks," said Wadid Masri, an aging activist from Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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Student Peer Counseling Tutorial Referral Service Study Skills Development Information Services Social Skills Development Cultural Awareness For more information call Ext. 2580. • The Campus Events Hotline offers information to students and faculty about campus fine arts, sports events, meetings and lectures. For Central State University events information call 348-2225. • Ballroom Dance Classes will begin Sept. 10 in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Building. Beginning classes are from 7 to 8 p.m. and cost $5 a couple. Intermediate classes are from 8 to 9 p.m. and cost $5 a couple, and advanced classes are from 5 to 7 p.m. and cost $10 a couple. Contact Candi at 948-8625 for more information. • University Center Activities Board has general assembly meetings at 2:40 p.m. every other Wednesday in University Center, Senate Room. Call Ext. 2245 for more information. • Office of Student Activities Director Susan Thompson reminds all organizational officers that mailboxes for student organizations are available on the first floor in the University Center. Contact Thompson at Ext. 2363 for more information. • Art Club invites anyone interested in joining to sign up at the art department office or call Mary or Jo at Ext. 5201. Club activities include museum trips, art sales and shows, guest speakers, art videos and design competitions. Upcoming meetings will be announced.
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Bronchos set to play winless Thunderbirds it& Bill Kramer Sports Editor
Fresh off a seasonopening 14-7 victory over Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the Bronchos' football team
faces its second non-conference opponent Saturday against Southern Utah College in Cedar City, Utah. Just as several losing streaks came to an end Saturday, the Bronchos can now look forward to beginning some winning streaks. CSU put to rest an overall ninegame losing streak, a five-game road losing streak and a four-year season opener losing streak. The Thunderbirds of SUSC are 0-2 after opening with consecutive losses to respected NCAA Division I-AA opponents. They lost 37-21 to Weber State College Sept. 8 and 37-12 Saturday at the hands of Idaho State.
The Thunderbirds have averaged 336.5 yards a game offensively, 214 rushing and 122.5 passing, but have given up 514.5 yards a game, 163 rushing and 351.5 passing. Anchored by an offensive line which averages 273 pounds, the Thunderbirds may test CSU's rush defense, which held Southeastern to only 68 yards rushing. Thunderbird Head Coach Jack Bishop is 52-40-2 in his 10th year. His overall career record is 103-58-3 in 17 years. Questionable for Saturday's game is CSU linebacker Wade Standley with a partially dislocated shoulder. Saturday's game will be broadcast live by KCSC, FM 90.1. Veteran broadcaster Chris Needam will handle the play-by-play. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. MDT (8 p.m. CDT). The game is the first meeting between the two teams, but the edge goes to CSU. Bronchos by 3.
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Conf All Pts PA 0-0 2-0 73 38 0-0 2-0 87 6 0-0 1-0 14 7 0-0 1-0 24 21 0-0 1-1 33 38 0-0 0-1 13 24 0-0 0-2 34 73 0-0 0-2 22 70 Saturday's results Angelo State 28, Stephen F. Austin 24 California Poly-San Luis Obispo 45, West Texas 13 California State-Norhtridge 24, Eastern New Mexico 13 Cameron 24, Mesa State (Colo.) 21 Central State 14, Southeastern 7 East Texas State 42, East Central 0 Norhteastern 7, Central Arkansas 3 Norhthern Colorado 28, Abilene Christian 20 Texas A8.1 26, North Dakota 23 *LSC Defensive Player of the Week: Mart Leming-Central State University.
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Bombs away! Putnam City West junior Shelly Williamson swings at a pitch for the Lady Broncho softball team in their contest with nationally ranked perennial powerhouse Oklahoma State University Tuesday at Broncho Field. (Photo by Paul McEntyre)
Netters open fall season By David LoBaugh Student Writer Central State University mens' and womens' tennis teams began practices in pursuit of another successful season. The mens' team, who finished the 1989 season ranked 16th in NCAA II, will return six lettermen and add two freshmen as the 1990 fall season begins. "With our top three players back and two talented freshmen coming in, I am wery optimistic about this season," Coach Francis Baxter said. The Bronchos will be led by 28th-ranked AllAmerican Jong Demonteverde of Manila, Philippines, who was named Volvo Tennis Rookie of the Year last year. The No. 2 is junior Steve Hedrick of Fort Myers, Fla., followed by No. 3 seed Elton Jenkins, a sophomore from Oklahoma City. The fourth seed is senior Joseph Santiago, also of Manila, Philippines, and senior Jeff Cohlmia of Oklahoma City fills the fifth slot.
Filling out the sixth slot is Edmond junior Hank Pellegrini. The men open their season at home against Oklahoma Baptist University Friday. Three returning starters, two freshmen and one transfer will fill the womens' team. "Our success will depend heavily on the performance of our new players," Baxter said. Senior Jennie Biswell of Plano, Texas, will be the No. 1 seed, and the second seed is Edmond junior Karissa Kennedy. Broken Arrow junior Sherri Miles will be the third seed, followed by Amy Cohlmia, a freshman from Oklahoma City, filling the fourth slot. ,
Freshmam Angela Russell of Chickasha, who was ranked 10th in the 18 and under girls' state prep poll last year, will fill the fifth slot, and East Central University transfer Nicole Chappell, a sophomore from Oklahoma City, rounds out the team as the sixth seed. The women open the season at Wichita State Sept. 20.
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Leming, a walk-on as a freshman in 1988, moved into the starting lineup in the fifth game last seson, playing both free safety and strong safety. He finished with 53 tackles and had a fumble recovery, an interception and a pass broken up. He has great speed and is a hard hitter, providing excellent run support. He was District Defensive Back of the Year at Sulphur and a Class 3A All-Stater.
Jones was moved back to tailback where he lettered his freshman year. While playing split end last year, he had seven catches for 115 yards. In 1988, he had a team-high 234 yards receiving, including an 81-yard touchdown reception against East Texas State. He rushed for nearly 2,000 yards as a senior in leading Tulsa Central to the state Class 4A finals and earning All-State recognition.
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Abortion: Pro choice Prisons: Explore the possibility of private prisons. Keep dangerous criminals in maximum security, less severe in work camps. Higher Education: Had enough of tuition increases Limit terms: Not a burning issue
DEMOCRATS David Walters Abortion: Pro choice Prisons: Do what's necessary to build new space Higher Education: No more tuition increases Limit terms: Ardent supporter of limiting legislative terms
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) When Oklahoma voters cast their ballots in the Sept. 18 runoff elections, they will decide whether they want tc do something that has never been done in any other state: limit how long a legislator may serve. Backers of State Question 632 say passage would keep legislators from becoming entrenched and beholden to special interest groups. Opponents contend passage would concentrate power in the hands of the governor and career bureaucrats who run state agencies. Voters also will finish picking the party slates for a host of offices. And, for the first time since Dewey Bartlett took on Happy Camp in 1966, the Republicans have a runoff for governor. Republican voters will decide whether restaurant-chain owner Vince Orza, the surprise front-runner in the Aug. 26 primary, or former U.S. Attorney Bill Price will be their gubernatorial candidate. The top of the runoff slate on the Democratic side features U.S. Rep. Wes Watkins and David Walters vying for the nomination for govenor. Walters was the Democratic candidate four years ago who was defeated by Republican Henry Bellmon. In addition to the legislative term proposal, voters also will deal with two other state questions, one to create a constitutional state Ethics Commission and the other to allow state em-
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ployees to work in the alcoholic beverage business in their off time. The proposed constitutional amendment to limit the terms of state legislators to 12 years got on the ballot through circulation of an initiative petition. It comes on the heels of another state question approved last year that shortened the length of legislative sessions. Should SQ 632 pass, it would become effective Jan. 1. State Question 627, which would establish a constitutional state Ethics Commission, was drafted by Andrew Tevington, Bellmon's counsel and chief of staff. Its enactment would "take the fox off of guard duty at the hen house," Tevington said. The proposal would create a five-member commission that would make rules for political campaign ethics and investigate violations. It also would be empowered to file charges in district court against anyone accused of violating the rules and regulations. The third state question, SQ 638, is the result of a federal court ruling holding that the state constitution forbids state employees from working in establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold. A number of teachers asked for the relief so they could supplement their salaries.
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Poor given chance for quality education MILWAUKEE (AP)—When buses rolled up Tuesday at schools throughout the city for the start of another academic year, nearly 400 students embarked on a new journey: to private schools with taxpayers' help. The experimental Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, eventually expected to help send 1,000 poor Milwaukee students to nonsectarian private schools, survived two court challenges led by the state's chief education official. The debut drew raves from parents whose children qualified, including single mother Yvette Harris, who attended a private school as a child but could not afford the same for her three children.
"For my 12-year-old to go to a private school, it's really a privilege for us. They were always praised for a quality education. I couldn't afford the tuition at all," said Ms. Harris. She enrolled her eldest, Jamal, in seventh grade at Juanita Virgil Academy and Josh Jr., 4, and Angelica, 3, in preschool under the program, which pays up to $2,500 for each child's tuition. The state vouchers completely covered the tuitions, said Ms. Harris, who attended a parochial elementary school in Chicago. The program's funding is deducted from the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools system, which has about 98,200
Jobless rate rises, recession feared WASHINGTON (AP)- The nation's civilian unemployment rate hit a two-year high of 5.6 percent last month, the government said Friday, reviving worries that the economy is on the brink of a recession — if not already sliding in. The 1 percentage point rise, which followed a 3 percentage point increase in July, showed widespread sluggishness. Over the last two months, the ranks of the jobless have swelled by 550,000. "It's becoming clear that we are sliding into a recession," said Martin Regalia, chief economist at the National Council of Savings Institutions. Many private economists did
not expect the Federal Reserve Board to view the Labor Department's employment report as weak enough to justify lowering interest rates, especially in light of inflation fears renewed by the Mideast oil shock. Last month's jobless rise brought unemployment to its highest level since the 5.7 percent level recorded in August 1988. The latest increase was caused largely by the economy's failure to produce many jobs last month, government officials said. In fact, business payrolls actually fell by a total of 75,000, but much of that was caused by the 120,000 or so federal census workers who went off the payroll.
students. Families not more than 75 percent above the federal poverty level, which allows a $12,000 annual income for a family of four, are eligible. Parents receive state
vouchers that are redeemed by the schools. The plan's chief sponsor, state Rep. Polly Williams, greeted pupils at Urban Day elementary school, where more that 100 new
students enrolled with the help of the state. The school has a total enrollment of 500. Ms. Williams, a Democrat, said the program gives hope to poor students.
Radioactive soil cleanup ordered by state agency CUSHING (AP)—Kerr McGee Corp. is removing tons of lowlevel radioactive soil from a 115-acre site contaminated by a uranium and thorium processing plant north of Cushing, a company spokesman said. The cleanup is part of an agreement Kerr-McGee reached with the state Health Department, The Tulsa Tribune reported Thursday. Gary Ammon, radioactive specialist for the health department, said tests by the Environmental Protection Agency in October' showed levels of contamination exceeded standards for the federal superfund program. But Ammon said radiation at the site is slight enough that a person would have to "sit down and start eating the dirt" for it to pose a health threat. The site is near several homes and a half-mile from an elementary school. Ammon said removal should be finished in November. Kerr-McGee will pay for the cleanup, but no cost estimates have been made, company spokesman Myron Cunningham said. Officials first believed the radi:
ation extended six feet underground, but contaminated soil was found as deep as 10 feet down, Ammon said. Kerr-McGee operated a uranium and thorium processing plant at the site from 1963-1966. Ammon said the soil would be packaged and shipped to a lowlevel radioactive waste dump. He did not say where. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is aware of the cleanup and will send crews to test the site after it is completed, said Gary Comfort, a nuclear-process engineer for the NRC. The site, about two miles north of Cushing, was home to several refineries from 1915 to 1972, including a nuclear-fuels processing plant. Those refineries also contributed to the contamination, said Scott Thompson, an environmental specialist. Kerr-McGee will make monthly reports to the health department and to a six-member citizens' oversight board established by the Cushing City Council. One board member said he was satisfied with the company's plan. "I feel it's the best agreement
that we could expect under the circumstances," said Rick Reiley. "I'm satisfied with the consent order, provided every obligation is met."
Woman frees roaches in court BERKELEY SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP)—An apartment tenant was cited for contempt after unleashing thousands of cockroaches in court to protest her living conditions, authorities said. Maria Terwin said she wanted to demonstrate to court officials that her apartment was uninhabitable. So she dumped the insects on the desk in front of Morgan County Magistrate Margaret Gordon at a hearing Wednesday. "Thousands of roaches must have been in the container," Gordon said. "It was awful. It really freaked me out. I never had anything like this happen before in court." A few of the insects found their way to second-floor offices, hallways, bathrooms and magistrates' offices, authorities said. The building was later sprayed.
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Archivist's duties preserve history By Mark Schlachtenhaufen Staff Writer Central State University's past is like a fascinating puzzle with many interesting pieces, archivist Mary Bond said. "I continuously run into puzzle pieces that interconnect," Bond said. "That's really exciting when you see things that relate to each other." In 1971, Bond was employed by CSU as a full time librarian. In 1981, she was assigned to a committee from which the Oklahoma
Collection evolved. Brochures about art, literature and Indians sparked her interest in university history, Bond said. The addition of Lucy Jeston Hampton's personal memoirs to the CSU archives gave Bond an "extra interest." Hampton was a professor from 1915-1958 and founder of the College Historical Society. Bond was contacted by Hampton's niece, who had possession of her materials. Betty White, a CS I. alumna, donated the papers to her alma mater.
Cheer team picks 3 from field of 12 By Lyne Gardner Student Writer Three new cheerleaders were selected for Central State University's Cheer Team, which cheers for 'the football and basketball teams, said Dr. Deanna K. Land, associate dean of students. New cheerleaders are: Duston Belcher of Oklahoma City, Miguel Rae Cullop of Edmond and
"We are hoping to win at the National Cheerleading Association's national competition this year since the squad has better allaround talent. Having an all-girl squad and enlarging it will bring out more talent and will complement CSU," said April Spring, a three-year squad member. "The girls that tried out were talented. They all deserved to be on a college cheer squad," Land said.
Recruitment lures Singapore students By Lyne Gardner Student Writer Central State University's Singapore student population has practically doubled since last semester, said Dr. Ronald L. Paddack, international student adviser. "This is an all-time high for us here at CSU. This semester 28 students are enrolled as compared to 15 last semester," Paddack said. "Last November, I went to Singapore to increase recruiting efforts for CSU. While there, I visited several schools and student-
abroad agents. As a result, Singapore student enrollment has increased," he said. The students are forming an association which will be student organized and led, Paddack said. "As a vehicle, the association can work as a group to serve and donate to CSU," Paddack said. "I think all students from Singapore will be interested in participating in this organization, and all other CSU students are welcome as members." "The students want to participate in International Week as a country," Paddack said.
Clarification The Vista erroneously reported in the Sept. 11 issue that the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation audit report would be sent to the CSU president's office and then to the internal auditor if charges are filed. It is the state auditor's report of the foundation that would be sent to the president and auditor if charges are filed in the case. The Vista regrets the error. GOMM BOUM IMMO ODOM MEG BOO OOMM ODOM MOD COO =OD UMUOBB MUM= BEEMO OM MOB= GIME MUM OUG MB= BOOM UDUD ODD BOOM DEMO DO MOMOM 1100 OOMBEI OBOE= MOMS MOB DUO MUM MUM= 011110 011110 UOMM IMMO OMB OBOO =BEM "
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Loss of faculty and high enrollment prompted Central State University's computer science department to hire a new full-time professor and to close 16 class sections this fall, said Dr. Paul Fitzer, computer science department chairman. Dr. Paul Carter, a Florida State University graduate, will replace seven adjunct and full-time faculty positions. Carter will teach introduction to computing systems and logic courses. Carter applied at CSU after teaching at the
University of Oklahoma last year, Fitzer said. Fitzer said the closed sections are all undergraduate level courses. More than half the sections were lower level classes. "A lot of these (closed classes) were intro (introduction to computing systems), our beginning course," Fitzer said. Fitzer said he blames class closings on the lack of available faculty to teach more classes. "It's hard for us to hire full-time people and to compete salary wise with other universities across the country," Fitzer said. .
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FOR RENT TRAILER PARK LOTS available, water furnished. Within walking distance to CSU. Broncho Park, 1200 E. Main, Edmond, OK. John Stone 341-1216.
HELP WANTED STUDENTS WANTED for telemarketing. Work around your school schedule. $5/hr. Call 348 - 2263. GARFIELD'S Wait and host staff needed mostly days, some nights. Apply in person only. See Nick or Dean, Mon-Thurs. between 2-4 pm at 1 South Broadway. POSITIONS AVAILABLE at PIZZA HUT on 15th and Sante Fe. Now hiring delivery drivers. Excellent commissions. Flexible time. Must have own vehicle, good driving record and liability insurance. One company vehicle available. Free employee meal while on duty. Call 348-0396 or come by 16325 N. Sante Fe or Bryant & Danforth. AFTER THE RUN Waitresses & bartenders needed. No experience necessary. Apply in person only, Mon-Fri 10-4, Boulevard Bowl, 3501 S. Boulevard. FRATERNITIES, sororities, campus organizations, highly motivated individuals: Travel free plus earn up to $3000+ selling SPRING BREAK trips to Cancun, South Padre Island, Orlando/ Daytona Beach: 1-800-258-9191. TIJUANA TILLIE'S Tex-Mex Grill has openings for kitchen staff, waiters and hostesses. Apply in person at Quail Springs Mall. TACO BELL Edmond Road & Santa Fe. Now hiring friendly, energetic people. Flexible hours, competitive wages, discount meals. Please call 359-0289. PART TIME childcare worker needed for large progressive church to work Sundays and Wednesdays. $6/hr. Call 341-0107. PART TIME receptionist. Must have experience in customer service. Morning, evening and weekend hours. Written letterhead job references required. Call 341-8370 for appointment. BARTENDERS & waitresses needed part time: Weekend & weeknights. $4 per hour plus tips. Please inquire at the original O'Brians Irish Pub, 89th & N. Western in OKC. Just 10 min. from Central State off of Broadway Extn. Phone Jim at 848-7645. FOLEY'S, Penn Square location, now hiring part time sales associates. Must be available to work M-F 12:30-6, Saturdays & Sundays. Excellence in aJStomer service a MUST. Apply 10-5 M-F.
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FUNDRAISERS FAST FUNDRAISING Program. $1000 in just one week. Earn up to $1000 for your campus organization. Plus a chance at $5000 more! This program works! No investment needed. Call 1-800-932-0528, Ext. 50.
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