The Vista September 13, 1994

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TUESDAY September 13, 1994

The Student Voice Since 1903

UCO kicks off homecoming Makes plans to announce first-ever 'royal couple;' Parade, barbecue & bonfire ignite Broncho spirit By Julie Dye Staff Writer For the first time in the University of Central Oklahoma's history, a homecoming king will escort the queen to the season's most prestigious football game. UCO has never had a homecoming king in the past, and this year a competition for king will be sponsored by the Association of Women Students and the Student Government Association. The crowning of homecoming king and queen is just one of the many activities taking place next week in preparation for the game against Langston University Sept. 24. "Most people don't remember, but there used to be a real rivalry between Langston and UCO," said Donna Peters, director of Alumni Affairs. "I think it might be starting up again." Other homecoming events will have students yucking it up from Sept. 19 through 23 in the Laff Olympics, a skewed version of the real thing that features mud volleyball, book bag relay and a day-long treasure hunt. Students forming teams should have their paperwork in to the University Center Activities Board (UCAB) by Sept. 14 to participate. The winning team receives $450.

A 5-K run, also sponsored by UCAB, will be held homecoming morning at 8 a.m. "We will have a fast course around the perimeter of UCO," said Tammy Wilson of UCAB. Entry fees are $15 through Sept. 23 and $20 the day of the run. All who enter will get a free tshirt. Students may also participate in the Alumni golf tournament, held Friday, Sept. 23. Registration fee is $50 and benefits the Letterman's Club. Later that evening, a banquet in the University Center Grand Ballroom to honor Distinguished Former Students takes place. At 9 p.m. on the east lawn of Hamilton Fieldhouse, homecoming candidates will be introduced preceding a bonfire and pep rally. Candidates have already gone through the interview process, and three men and three women have been chosen to compete for king and queen, Peters said. Students will choose between them Sept. 15 and 16. Peters said each of the royal pair will receive a $500 award when their names are announced during half-time of the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., but Peters

said students should arrive early for a parade and an all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch sponsored by the Alumni Association. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 1:30. Cost is $6 for students with ID, and $10 for the public. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at the library on Ayres St., heads south down Broadway to Second St. and ends up at the university. Campus organizations and offices are entering floats in the parade for prizes and prestige. The student organization whose float places first in the competition receives $500. Second place winners take home $300 and third place garners $100. A traveling trophy and $200 award will be given to the faculty/staff winner. Peters said all float teams will be reimbursed up to $100 of their costs by showing receipts.

Election candidates against tuition hike By Mike Erwin Staff Writer The bad news for students is that higher education's share of total state appropriations is 15.13 percent for the fiscal year of 1995. That's the smallest it's been in 16 years, according to the Office of State Finance. The good news is that Oklahoma's four gubernatorial candidates are reluctant to raise tuition to increase funding. This message was given to a group of educators at the Higher Education Alumni

Council Issues Forum Sept. 7 at the House of Representatives in the State Capitol. Republican Frank Keating, Democrat Jack Mildren, Democrat Bernice Shedrick and Independent Wes Watkins each voiced an unwillingness to raise tuition. Shedrick was the only candidate to not completely dismiss the idea, although she didn't favor it. She called for the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education to present a fiveyear tuition plan so students and their parents can assess potential costs.

However, she warned the assembled representatives of higher education that increased tuition could take away chances for potential students. "I would have an open-door policy," she said, "as long as the students have increased opportunities for financial aid." Mildren, who faces Shedrick in the Democratic Primary run-off Sept. 20, also opposed tuition hikes. Before raising tuition, the state must make sure it is spending money wisely on higher education, said Mildren. Costs should remain level for students

according to Keating. "We are all enriched if young people can go to college," said Keating. The public must be sold on higher education before tuition can be raised, said Watkins. The candidates agreed that if tuition isn't going to be increased, other ways will have to be found to generate money for higher education.

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ADVENTURE

Dr. Marcia Hakala leads an expedition across Guatemala with 12 UCO Spanish students.

GO FISH

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Students give their opinion of rush and Greek life on campus, which many did not know even existed.

SPORTS The Bronchos rip Southwestern Oklahoma State, bringing non-conference triumphs to 12-0.

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