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University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY September 28, 1993
The Student Voice Since 1903
Freedom of Information to hold annual convention Friday, Saturday at UCO Biosphere piglets slaughtered for excessive eating ATLANTA (AP) — A family of pigs living in Biosphere 2 fell victim to their own large appetites and became pork roast. The two pigs — which were from Georgia — and the seven piglets they had while in the Biosphere turned out to be too hard to feed. They ended up on the dinner table. "We killed them," Abigail Ailing of Biosphere told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We hated to do it, but they just ate too much. So they became holiday dinners." The two-year Biosphere expermient in enclosed living ended Sunday.
August highway fatalaties up from last year
By Terri King Staff Writer
Freedom of Information Oklahoma Inc. (F01) will hold its annual convention Oct. 1 and 2 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Two days of nationally known speakers, banquets, workshops and discussion on the subject of the openness and access to public records will mark the event hosted by FOI Oklahoma Inc. and the UCO journalism department. FOI Oklahoma Inc. is a statewide nonprofit freedom of information organization. Its goal is to educate people about the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment and the state's openness laws. "The organization is particularly involved in educating public officials about open meetings and open records. It not only serves as a clearinghouse for people who make inquiries, but also conducts workshops and seminars all over the state," said
Dennie Hall, an assistant professor of journalism at UCO and a member of the board of directors of FOI Oklahoma Inc. Hall said that city and county officials and local school boards are often not aware of what the law says about open meetings, and that it is helpful for watchdog organizations like FOI Oklahoma Inc. to make public officials aware that someone is watching them. "My understanding is that the worst offenders are members of school boards in rural districts," Hall said. State convention chairperson Diana Baldwin said that often people in public sector jobs think that their records are private and therefore not open to public scrutiny. "Our concern is for people to not confuse privacy issues with open records," said Baldwin. The convention will begin with a Jefferson Meeting. Scenarios will be presented on the issue of locking people out of the political process. Those in attendance
Samora, Walker win in SGA election
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Seventy people died in accidents on Oklahoma highways in August, five more than were killed in the same month last year, the state Department of Public Safety said. Twenty-five people died in single-vehicle accidents and 19 died in two-car accidents. Eight motorcyclists, five pedestrians and one bicyclist also were killed. Oklahoma County had the highest number with eight while Tulsa County had five.
Radicals offer small reward for writer's death DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A Muslim writer sought police protection Friday after an Islamic fundamentalist group accused her of blasphemy and announced a cash reward of $1,250 for anyone who kills her. The Islamic radicals targeted Taslima Nasreen, 31, for her latest novel "Lajja," or "Shame," published earlier this year. ',See WORLD WRAP, Page 8
will then separate into groups to discuss the ramifications of the issue presented and reconvene to present their conclusions. On both days, luncheons, banquets and panels featuring local and nationally known experts discussing various topics concerning freedom of information and public access issues will be held. Workshops on electronic records an open government are planned. An education for freedom workshop for teachers, librarians and others in education-related fields is also included. A special seminar on the subject of ethics in the media will be offered Oct. 2. The cost to attend both days of activities at the convention, if attending the luncheons, is $35 for students, $55 for FOI Oklahoma Inc. members and $65 for nonmembers. Those not attending the luncheons can attend the seminars free. For more information, contact Diana Baldwin at 475-3384 or 325-5278.
By Joyce Kirtley Staff Writer
UCO Senior Dianne Head weaves weaving class. (Photo by Mike in the Art Building as part of her Simons)
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Shaye Samora defeated Dwayne Holford by 25 votes in the University of Central Oklahoma' s Student Government Association vice-presidential election last week. The final tally was 112 to 87. A third candidate, Sean Leckie was disqualified. "He violated campaign regulations by posting fliers in the wrong places," said Carole Crawley, senate speaker. Tausha Walker was elected as student senator in the election. "No grievances were filed and the campaign went great," said Crawley. "I would like to thank the faculty and staff who helped me in the polls," said Jenny Thompson, SGA election committee chair.
Debate team
Mid-America Dance Network
Doug Duke's UCO debate team won top honors at the Southwestern College Debate Tournament in Winfield, Kan.
Sara Hutchinson, a Bill Evans dancer, will be featured at the MidAmerica Dance Network Conference this weekend at UCO.
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