University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY September 30, 1993
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Clinton wants date set for removal of troops in Somali WASHINGTON (AP) — President Clinton said Tuesday he wants a political strategy "that puts the affairs of Somalia back in the hands of Somalis" and gives the United States and other nations a fixed date to get out. The remarks signal the administration's shift away from the goal of capturing Somalian warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid, stressing instead its effort to isolate him and create a political structure without him. "The enforcement strategy has not changed, but what I wanted to emphasize at the U.N. yesterday (Monday) was that there has to be a political strategy that puts the affairs of Somalia back into the hands of Somalis, that gives every country, not just the United States ... a sense that they are rotating in and out," Clinton said. In a photo session with Democratic congressional leaders one day after addressing the United Nations, Clinton said nations involved in peacekeeping need a "fixed date for their ultimate disengagement in Somalia because there are so many other peacekeeping operations in the world that have to be considered."
Flood victims wait for river to recede MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — Ottawa County officials fear it may take much longer for the Neosho River to recede than it took for the river to crash over its banks and drive hundreds of people from their homes. The Neosho reached its crest of about 9- feet above the 15-foot flood stage at Commerce on Monday afternoon, but civil defense workers say it could be three days before dozens of residents can return home. Police Chief Bill Melton said water was dropping about an inch an hour in Miami and people were beginning to venture back to see how much damage had been done to their homes.
UCO sophomore Joanie Schlunt works on her forehand UCO tennis team lost in competition Tuesday against to prepare for a match against Cameron University. The Cameron. (Photo by Mike Simons)
Debate team wins top honors again By Steve Sager Staff Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma's debate team won top honors for the second time this season. The debate, UCO' s second of the season, took place on Sept. 24-26 at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas. In the junior division, teams comprised of freshman and sophomores, the team of Shawna Deck and Souksalchone Sengvilay won fourth place.
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The open division, reserved for teams with collegiate debating experience, was dominated by UCO debaters. The team of Lea Farstveet and Jan Hoyden won second place. The team of Molly Hammond, and Tim Steffen took first place in the division. Four members of the UCO debate team received individual speaker awards. Hammond was named top speaker in the tournament, followed by Farstveet, who placed third, Hoyden, fourth, and Steffen, eighth. "The debaters have worked hard and dedicated themselves to excellence," said Josh Hoe, graduate assistant in the debate
program and member of the debate team that won the national tournament in 1990. "The long hours of research and the preparation made by the debaters are being rewarded with tournament victories," said Hoe. Doug Duke, director of debate at UCO, said that in debate there are no divisions so many of the teams they face are much larger schools. "I think we're doing tremendously well so far," said Duke. The topic for debate was "Resolved: that the national news media in the United States impairs the public's understanding of political issues."
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Health D epartment Depa rtment offers free nicotine patches to UCO students, faculty and staff.
Rachel Price and the UCO Volleyball team claimed The Lady Broncho Invitational title over the weekend.