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October 11, 2007

GREEKS CAMP OUT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN by Jana Davis Staff Writer

Sigma Nu's new candidate class camped out on Oct. 9 by Broncho Lake to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They are continuing to raise money for their philanthropy by starting a letter-writing campaign. Students can participate in the letter-writing campaign by filling out letters with the names ofpeople they know will donate to St. Jude's. The letters will be provided by Sigma Nu, said Kenny Reinbold, president of Sigma Nu. This year's campaign banquet will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Communications Building in Room 120. There will be prizes for people who bring the most names and free food for everyone, Reinbold said. "I hope everyone realizes how special St. Jude's is," Reinbold said. "We had to come up with the details on-the-fly," John Bobb-Semple, a junior marketing and political science major, said. Bobb-Semple said that this experience will help them grow as a class. Reinhold said that this experience will help the new class come together as a team and help raise their own awareness for St. Jude's. The class came up with ideas that included push-, ing people to class for one to two dollars on a couch and roasting s'mores for students who donated money. The goal, Bobb-Semple Photo by Alex Gambill said, is to raise $1,000. He said that the class is thinkSigma Nu members Evan Scrutchins, civil engineering sophomore, and Mark Kollmorgen, criminal justice junior, raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital ing of new things as they go. research by offering a two dollar ride to class for Andrea Miller, marketing junior, and Tiffany Palmer, biology sophomore.

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Chartwells helps manage waste by Justin Langston Staff Writer

Chartwells, the company that supplies food to the university campus, has instituted Project Clean Plate, an attempt to reduce the amount of food waste in the campus dining system. Chartwells hopes to reduce food waste by 45 percent over the next three weeks. According to the company's fact sheet on the project, "The goal of Project Clean Plate is to encourage students to reduce food waste." The company says that several hundred tons of food is thrown away on college campuses every year, adding to the community's landfill. Chartwells hopes to use this program to raise social awareness about global hunger and the environmental problem posed by the huge amounts of waste that college campuses go through every year. The company has several means to achieve their goal. First, during every week in October, they will measure the total amount of food that is thrown out. "We separated the food from the containers," said Jennifer Yeaman, Campus Marketing director of Chartwells Higher Education. "Then we measured every meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner." By doing this, the company

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Chartwells' Project Clean Plate program is designed to reduce the amount of food waste on campus. can accurately measure how high the food waste to regular trash ratio is. Chartwells hopes that the percentage of reduction will increase by 15 percent every week. If the percentages can be met, the company also plans to have raffles to include students in the process. Prizes include $25 in flex dollars, free coffee for a week and

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a portable DVD player. Furthermore, if the company can meet its goals this week, it will donate several pounds of canned food to Britville Food Pantry. In the first week, if the 15 percent reduction is met, they will donate 150 pounds. In the second week, if the 30 percent reduction is met, Chartwells will donate 200 pounds. In

the third and final week, if the 45 percent reduction is met, Chartwells will donate 250 pounds to the food bank. Chartwells hopes this initiative will spur student awareness of the problems of food waste and global hunger. Justin Langston can be reached at jlangston@thevistaonline.com.

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The UCOSA Senate confirmed the appointment of two new Supreme Court justices and a director of public relations at its weekly meeting Oct. 8. Dylan Burgey and Da'Mon Smith were appointed as justices and John Bobb-Semple was named the group's director of public relations for UCOSA. President Pro Tempore Logan Reynolds also announced the appointment of Chase Moore, Beth Marcotte and Carrie Franke as organization liaisons, and Brandon Cox as parliamentarian. The organization liaisons will serve as messengers between organizations and Reynolds, and the parliamentarian will serve as an expert on parliamentary procedure, Reynolds said. According to Reynolds, the liaisons will represent organizations as divided by alphabetical order. Burgey, Smith and BobbSemple were confirmed by the positive majority vote on Executive Orders 07101, 07-102 and 07-103. Smith explained that the judicial branch of UCOSA has been dormant, but in

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reality, the Supreme Court "does have original jurisdiction in different situations that come up on campus." But, despite their jurisdiction, "nothing comes to be considered before the Court." Smith said he will take an active role and work to help the Court come alive and do his part to progress UCO as a whole through his role as a member of the Court. The session began with a guest speaker, Nathan Box, from the Commuter Student Services office and the UCOMMUTE Council. Box explained that of the approximately 16,000 students currently enrolled at UCO, 14,366 do not live on campus and commute to school. Box explained that the purpose of the group is to reach out to the commuter students on campus and help them become more active on campus. Box said there are two types of commuter students, traditional and nontraditional. Traditional commuter students are those who travel to the UCO campus, whether by foot, bike, mass transportation personal vehicle, or Greek housing residents, according to Box.

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"Is there such thing as peace, love and understanding?" "Definitely, because out of human nature everything has an opposite. There's war and destruction, so obviously there's peace, love and understanding. I just don't think that it's easily found in all places." Shannon Curran Theatre Performance, Freshman

"There is peace, love and understanding but no society on earth has all three."

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"Yes. It takes a lot of compromising and you have to know the person well enough; don't cross boundaries." Solita Bell Nursing, Freshman

"Yes, because without the means of peace and love, life does not exist."

EDITOR'S NOTE: HEY, WHAT'S THAT ON YOUR LAPEL? In a world filled with tragedies of every size and severity, it's good to know we can count on the American press to cover the stories that matter most. Recently, presidential hopeful Barack Obama has drawn some heat because he supposedly isn't wearing a U.S. flag pin on his lapel to protest our nation's involvement in the war in Iraq - or something like that. According to Obama, he's going to let his actions and words do the talking for him, and not wearing the pin on his lapel is the first step in this process. While this may be politically stupid, to put it mildly, at least Obama is remaining consistent on his claim that he is a different kind of politician, ready to lead the country in a new direction. Unfortunately for him, he may have underestimated the reaction of the American press, which can seize upon any story and turn into the next hot topic of debate. And

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"I would have to agree there is, because through peace everyone can understand each other, and through love you have to understand society for people to come together." Jamie Munoz Cortez

if you watch TV news, especially Fox News, then you know these topics are not always what you'd call legitimate. All of this is bad news for Obama, who already finds himself slipping in the polls despite the mountains of cash he's raked while campaigning thus far.

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Although it is admirable to take a stand and not waver on it, the more important thing, especially in the race for the U.S. presidency, is not do anything to alienate your voters. Not wearing a silly pin on your lapel doesn't seem like a big deal, at least not to those educated on the real issues, but it surely can tick off the The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, semi-weekly during the academic year except exam and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during summer, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73034. Telephone: (405) 974-5549. The issue price is free for the first copy and $1 for each additional copy obtained. EDITORIALS Opinion columns, editorial cartoons, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer or artist and not necessarily the views of The Psta Editorial Board, the Department of Mass Communication, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. The Vista is not an official medium of expression for the Regents or UCO.

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majority of the voting public. Obama may regret this decision if he loses to Clinton in the democratic primaries in a few months, but hopefully he can recover from this sizable political mishap. If he can't, then next time around at least he will have learned a valuable, pin-sized lesson. LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, with a maximum of 150 words, and must include the author's printed name, title, major, classification and phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-5209, or deliver in person to the editor in the Communications Building, Room 107. Letters can be c-mailed to editorial@thevistaonline. com .

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From left: Krystle Hillmon, Latoya Gonzalez, Angela Long and Madinah Grooms of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority take donations and raise awarness for breast cancer Wednesday at the Nigh University Center.

Henry Lee and Leteasa Austin compete in a jalapeno eating competition sponsored by the Hispanic American Student Association, Wednesday, during Hispanic Week. by Vista photographer Chris Albers

Junior Thuhong Nguyen of the Sigma Kappa sorority sells a lollipop to a student near Broncho Lake Wednesday afternoon. The money from their sales go to Alzeimer's Disease research. Sigma Kappa is the No. 1 contributor to Alzeimer's Disease research in the nation.

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WorldFest brings together AASA holds fashion show culture and merchandise to increase scholarship by Aaron Wright by Hannah Jackson

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UCO's Asian American Student Association (AASA) will sponsor a fashion show at 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 in Constitution Hall to raise money for the Miss Asian UCO Scholarship Pageant, The money will go to building the scholarship, given to the newly selected reigning queen on the Nov. 10 pageant. Currently, the scholarship fund is at $600, which is less than what the other multicultural pageant winners receive. "It was my vision to see that the Miss Asian UCO scholarship be raised from recent years," said Jennifer Myers, psychology senior and current reigning Miss Asian UCO. Myers said her goal is to

The fourth annual WorldFest will be presented by World Neighbors Oct. 11 to Oct. 14 at the CocaCola Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City. WorldFest displays and sells hand-made items from all over the world. Items for sale include African blankets, Peruvian rugs, Guatemalan textiles, Indian silver, Mexican pottery, tribal masks and unusual artifacts Profits raised from products purchased will help continue World Neighbors' progress. WorldFest also features exhibits of dancers, performers and instrumentalists from remote areas of the globe. Additionally, there will be an international education fair, which is an official Oklahoma Centennial Event. Thursday night kicks off WorldFest with a preview party and silent auction. Tickets to the preview party cost S100 and include international food, music and first-choice buying privileges. Friday to Sunday the event center will be open for the public to enjoy a global shopping experience for only $5. Children 12 years old and under are free. WorldFest will be open noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. "The items sold at WorldFest are made by men

raise the scholarship to $1,000. She described the show as a casual event. The clothes shown will be casual season wear. Some of the outfits come straight out of the model's closet. The rest were lent by Forever 21 out of Norman. "I really want it to be open to the entire community if they want to come," said Myers. The models for the show are comprised of AASA members, contestants and other women on campus who showed interest in helping. As Miss Asian UCO, Myers was required to attend all the pageants at UCO, however, she took many more opportunities to learn about culture at various events. She explained that she tries to attend as many multicultural events as she can.

Myers said the pageant judging is based on five basic categories. They are talent, traditional wear, evening wear, projection question and the interview before the pageant. An American raised, fullblooded Korean, Myers said understanding one's culture is important, but it is not the only thing a contestant is judged on. "It's definitely beneficial if you express that interest in your own culture," said Myers. Tickets are $2 with a UCO identification. card. They can be purchased at tables in the Nigh University Center onOct. 11 and Oct. 12. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

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Atheists hold convention

said Annie Laurie Gaylor, the people who do not worship foundation's co-president. is slowly growing but the "It's also a chance to recharge exact number of atheists in Photo Provided Americans may dislike your batteries for separation America is unknown because Some examples of the items being sold at the fourth annual atheists, but for one weekend of church/state activism." many people are reluctant to those who don't believe in The foundation, based identify themselves that way. WorldFest Oct. 11 through Oct. 14 in downtown OKC. God will find sanctuary here. in Madison since its found- About 4 percent of people in Members of the Freedom ing in the 1970s and now Pew's latest survey said they in impoverished communi- featuring World Neighbors ties where they save together own blends of Prima From Religion Foundation, the boasting 11,300 members, were atheist or agnostic and nation's largest group of athe- has helped give Wisconsin's an additional 10 percent said and can take loans from the Café fair-trade coffee. There will be a photo ists and agnostics, will gather capital a reputation as a they followed no religion. group ranging from approx"There's ample evidence imately $5 to $100. These exhibit showing work done by for a weekend of nonprayer city filled with Godless micro loans allow the women World Neigbors. Specifically, breakfasts and raffles for God- heathens in some circles. that atheists have become In Madison, Fox News much more vocal and also to start or grow their busi- the "Work of Women" free currency at the group's ness. Even a small increase (WOW!) is highlighted by 30th annual convention. commentator Bill O'Reilly they've become much betDespite a new survey that once said, "you expect those ter organized," Green. "The in earning power helps the photographers Margaret women feed their fami- Woodson Nea, Christy shows most Americans still people to be communing Freedom From Religion Gavitt and Oklahomans have negative views toward with Satan." Group co-presi- Foundation is a very good Linda Lambert and Gayle nonbelievers, it's been a dent Dan Barker said he example of that." pretty good year for atheism. gets thumbs-up signs when The foundation is a watchYounghein. The foundation has added he wears his "Godless" dog group that advocates World . Neighbors is a development agency that thousands of members, is shirt to the grocery store. for the separation of church It's no surprise, then, the and state and promotes free works in ecologically-frag- starting a national talk radio ile areas of Asia, Africa and show and claimed two legal city is rolling out the welcome thought, which it calls sciLatin America helping peo- victories in disputes with mat for the estimated 600 ence and reason as opposed ple to develop, manage and states in recent weeks. A spate or more convention-goers. to faith in the unknown. The group has grown more The foundation placed a sustain their own programs. of books have been selling Instead of giving away mate- around the nation, spread- 48-foot-wide billboard over- than 50 percent from last rial aid, the organization pro- ing its message that religion looking Madison's busiest year, co-president Dan Barker vides leadership and skills is the root of many evils. freeway. Picturing a church's said. He credits an advertising Against that backdrop, stained-glass window, the campaign and publicity surtraining which people need prominent atheists and sign says "Beware of Dogma" rounding its high-profile lawin order to be self-reliant. agnostics will gather on and lists the group's name and suit that challenged President World Neighbors has helped more than 25 million people Oct. 12-14 to hear speeches, Web site. A similar billboard is Bush's faith-based initiative. The U.S. Supreme Court in 45 countries since 1951. give awards and plot strat- up on the other side of town to "Our goal is for indi- egy in downtown Madison's greet visitors from the airport. ruled 5-4 in June that ordinary The warm welcome is taxpayers do not have standviduals to walk away Monona Terrace. Christopher from this event with a bet- Hitchens, author of the best- an aberration in America. ing to challenge the program, ter understanding of World selling book, "God is Not Atheists are viewed far more which helps religious chariand women in remote com- lies, send their children to Neighbors' work," said Davis. Great: How Religion Poisons negatively than any religious ties receive federal money. munities who depend on school, improve their living The convention will To purchase tickets for the Everything," will be there. group, according to a recent small businesses such as sew- conditions and gives them a Thursday night preview or for So will comedian Julia survey by The Pew Forum tackle heavy subjects, such ing, handiwork and crafts to voice in their community." more information call 752- Sweeney, who played "Pat" on Religion and Public Life. as Hitchens' argument that bring them income throughReligious Americans are "religion kills," and also feaThe international educa- 9700 or visit www.wn.org . on Saturday Night Live and out the year," said Debbie tion fair includes hands-on now has a one-woman show not comfortable with atheists' ture some lighter moments. Davis, special events coor- education through an interacdescribing a spiritual jour- refusal to believe in God and Instead of a prayer or a dinator for WorldFest 2007. tive global learning village, ney in which she ultimately think they must lack morality, moment of silence, Saturday's "World Neighbors offers a discussion about internagives up on the idea of God. said John Green, a seniorfel low nonprayer breakfast will savings and credit program tional development, inter- Hannah Jackson can be reached "It's kind of a celebration, with the nonpartisan forum. include the foundation's managed by women living national cuisine and cafe at hjackson@thevistaonline.com . a celebration of free thought," Green said the number of traditional "Moment of Bedlam." That's when those sitting down to eat can make as much noise as they want NCIN(; A GRADUATION SERVICES EVEN' by pounding their silverware, reading their favorite poem or simply yelling. "It's our chance to fight back," Barker said. 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Bathrooms display strict regulations against fomites by Hannah Jackson Ste Writer

I searched my bag thoroughly, peered into the toilet, checked the sinks and surveyed my reflection in the mirror. Apparently, we're not supposed to have fomites in the bathroom anymore. The only problem is, I didn't know I'd been bringing them with me in the first place. Usually when rules are placed in a public area, the general population can understand its requirements. Green means go, red means stop, wrong way means turn around. College campus bathrooms shouldn't be any different. My curiosity led me to a dictionary. A fomite (FOE-mite, noun) is an inanimate object or substance that functions to transfer infectious organisms from one individual to another. Why wouldn't we want these disease-carrying agents to join us in the bathroom? "Basically our campaign is awareness," said Stephanie Dodge, a community health major and Community Health Club president. Dodge and approximately 18 other students enrolled in Dr. Kirby Moss' class "Prevention and Control of Disease," are the few people who know what the campaign is actually bringing awareness to. "My husband overheard his

teacher, De Bolt, and his wife trying to figure out what fomites are," Dodge said, "DeBolt even looked up the origin." The Oxford English dictionary traces the word to Latin. In Latin the noun "fomite" means "tinder," which could possibly be translated into tinderbox or match — both of which can be ignited. The Latin noun comes from a Latin verb, "foveo" which means "to keep warm." Is there something in our bathroom warming up bacteria? Are the fomites protecting us and igniting the viruses to destroy them? If so, why are they banned from the bathrooms? Over the next three and a half weeks, the posters in the bathrooms will be changing, said Dodge. Every week another piece of information will be added, helping students to understand the importance of fomites. Information for the campaign is being leaked slowly to aide with student curiosity. "It's going to bug them so much they're going to look that up," Dodge said of the fomite posters. Every semester Dr. Kerby's class participates in individual projects, but this semester he decided he'd like to educate the whole campus, said Dodge. Instead of personal power points on disease, we've worked

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together as a team to bring about more awareness which is especially important during flu season, she said. The posters, which have been put in bathrooms all over campus, were designed by Dodge's group. The

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The Worldwide International Student Help organization will be hosting a garage sale Oct. 13 to raise money for Habitat For Humanity. by Aaron Wright Managing Editor

UCO's Worldwide International Student Help (WISH) will be hosting a garage sale from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The sale will be held at 310 E. Hurd near the UCO campus. Featured items include tables, a small sofa, DVD players, CD players, kitchen utensils and movies. The money raised will be donated to Habitat for Humanity when WISH travels to Springfield, Mo. to volunteer during the university's fall break. While in Missouri, the students will pair with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for people having financial troubles or who currently live in poor housing

conditions. Thirty-five students will be able to attend this trip. The group will at 2 a.m. on Oct. 18. They will return to the UCO campus at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. "I've gotten a high education and learned English," said Shun Nishizawa, marketing senior and president and founder of WISH. "I want to give back to the American society." WISH traveled to New Orleans last fall break to clean up damaged homes. They also donated $1,200 last year to Habitat for Humanity. A table with information will be set up by Broncho Lake today to collect donations for the garage sale as well as promote WISH. The group was founded just last year. This 12-member organi-

zation has also launched a recycling program in West Hall. "Cans for Africa" raises money for orphans in Africa to attend school and receive adequate shelter and health care. They will also be giving away 65 shirts to UCO students in the upcoming weeks. The shirts were designed by SWELL, a Japanese design team made up of UCO students majoring in art or graphic design. "They always help us,"said Nishizawa. More information can be found at their website www. uco-wish.org

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other three groups within the class had separate assignments, such as research into fomites and planning the steps in the project. "We're working through the project together, like in the real world," Dodge

UCOSA from page 1 "Nontraditional students include people that are 24 years or older, veterans, people with an interrupted collegiate tenure, single or married parents, or students who are married, divorced or widowed," Box said. The group's goal is to make commuter students aware of all the services UCO offers to commuters, and to connect fellow commuter students, according to Box. Services offered by the Office of Commuter Services and the UCOMMUTE Council include a commuter and nontraditional student orientation in fall semesters, the creation of a master database of commuter students, and the opportunity to find a roommate for an off-campus apartment in the Edmond area via the Web site, according to Box. "The Web site will also feature real time weather and traffic updates," Box said. "Students will also be able to

CAMP from page 1 "We're learning," he said. "We really believe we can do it," Bobb-Semple said. Sigma Nu has been camping out for the past three years, but this year they hope to exceed their past goals with the letter-writing campaign, Reinbold said. For more information on the campaign or how to donate to St. Jude's contact Reinbold at kreinbold@ucok.edu . Jana Davis can be reached at jdavis@thevistaonline.com .

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said, "Like if there's something in the water supply, the Health Division would work in a group." There's no way we can prevent fomites until we corn pletely understand them, so we'll have to wait for the secfind on and off campus jobs, as well as communicate with fellow commuter students. The UCOMMUTE Council is a proposed organization yet to be admitted into UCOSA, according to Box. Programs planned for the 2007-2008 year include free breakfast for commuters during October and November, as well as an off-campus housing fair on March 26. At this fair, representatives from local apartment complexes will be present with information for interested students, according to Box. Rodney Baites, Murdaugh Hall director, then announced the "Rock the Block" event this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Commons 2000 and 3000 buildings. The event will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and will feature live music from Scott Leger, the Edmond LifeChurch's band and Hollow, Baites said. "The event itself will be free but an all-access pass for the food and other events will be a minimum $3 donation," Baites said. For more information

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Sometimes I catch myself starting to freak out a little. While part of me is ready to embrace the world after college, another part of me enjoys being an undergrad.

the first to admit I have no idea what I want to do after I receive the well-earned diploma this May. Problem is, not I have to make decisions. Do I pay and take the GRE? Do I wait until I decide for sure if I want to go to graduate school? Do I wait until I decide what school I want to attend and see what tests are required? The test will set you back a few dollars at $140. However, I did find out that the scores are good for five years. I can take the test now, when my brain is used to being in study mode and use the scores farther down the line if I decide to postpone graduate school a couple years.

There are so many things to forget too. For instance, in wasn't until my friend, a nursing major, stressed to me about the things she had to do that week that I realized I had to apply for graduation by November 1. For those of us graduating in May, or those of us intending to, your graduation application is due to the advisement office in less than a month. There is a fee of $35, but it can be charged to your bursar when the application is actually processed. So rest easy, you can still apply even if you're short on cash. Then there's the whole graduate testing issue. I'll be

Another exciting thing, well, as far as the GRE goes, that I recently found out is UCO hosting a free practice GRE test at 9 a.m. Oct. 27. It's being offered by KAPLAN (the test providers), the UCO Graduate College and the UCO MBA Office. If you're interested, you can either call 1-800KAP-Test or check out their website at www.kaptest.com . So, here's to looking forward to the day when a job is found or a graduate school is selected. Don't forget about graduation announcements and internships in the process.

ANDRO I DTA I NMENT tion kind of creepy looking. Granted, there are some gems on Adult Swim. But a lot of it is lame, trying way too hard to emulate the genius that was "Stella" on Comedy Central. When something good does show up, like "Venture Brothers," it only lasts for a season, and it's unpredictable when the next season will begin. There just doesn't seem to be ari abundance of originality in cartoons today. When something does show up, it's unpredictable where I can find it, or even how long it will be available. Part of the problem is the same problem all media has. If something is popular, in this case Japanese anime, that's what the executives think the public wants. There's a lot of great Japanese aiiime, even the stuff aimed at the 'same demographic as "Naruto"

get enough of the animated stuff. It doesn't really matter where the cartoon comes from, either. I love Japanese anime, American cartoons and European animation. As long as it's good, I love it. Which is something of a problem now. Most of it isn't good. "The Simpsons" hasn't been funny in years, nor has "South Park." For action, ever since "Justice League Unlimited" got canceled, the offerings Cartoons rock. That's the have been pretty paltry. bottom line. I've yet to grow Too much of the cartoons out of cartoons and I prob- on the air now are either the ably never will. Whether it's biggest names in Japanese sophisticated comedy like in cartoons for young teenag"Futurama" or "Daria," far- ers, which are formulaic, cical goofiness like "South boring and predictable, or Park," crazy action like something trying to emulate "Justice League Unlimited" those same Japanese caror the new 'Teenage Mutant toons, which wind up beitig Ninja Turtl'es'' câ&#x2013; r legends like , even more formulaic, boring "Looney Tunes," I just can't and predictable. Not to men-

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and "Dragon Ball Z" ("Yu Yu Hakusho," anyone?) and sometimes the faux-anime stuff that American studios put out can be decent. "Teen Titans" didn't cause eye or ear cancer for most of its run. On the other hand, I'm getting on as an old man. I'm 21 now, and most new cartoons probably shouldn't be appealing to me. Unfortunately, the ones that should be appealing to me really aren't. The ones that still do were the ones I watched as a kid, or when my parents were kids. I'm probably just wrapped up in nostalgia, unable to really see what's good. After all, people tell me "The Batman" is good, even without Kevin Conroy doing Bats' voice.

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Facebook is addictive because of its instant updates. You refresh, check which of your friends are online, and read new profile updates. It's like your own personal gossip tabloid. As much as Facebook is unproductive, it does have its advantages. People from previous schools add you and reminisce of days that need to be recreated inside your head. Then there are all those invitations sent at random you say you might attend and forget about. But really, as

Facebook, unlike email, does not obligate you to write more than one sentence. After having spent hours on Facebook, there's a class to run to. A five-minute break? Oh, goodie, I'm back on Facebook. The guy to my left in the computer lab is surfing Facebook, too. Wait a second, so is the girl on my right. That's funny, the entire row of us are on Facebook, finding out what's new. "Walling" has become a new accepted jargon as has "throwing sheep" and "I'll facebook you." A friend of mine added me on her list and jokingly typed, "If you are not my friend on F acebook, you're not my friend." A scene at a casual study group: five faces intently staring at the screen. A friend glances over and laughs. Yep, we were all on Facebook.

a means of communication, it has easily overtaken the instant messaging. There's a certain community and campus spirit that comes with Facebook because it is easier to keep up with events. Facebook, unlike email, does not obligate you to write more than one sentence. Also, you don't have to remember email addresses and the sense of the visual certainly makes it more interesting. But then again, I'm online and Facebooking. There are still piles of papers waiting to be read, homework assignments not done and chores unfinished. Anybody know how to unfacebook?

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Season one of "Dexter," Showtime's new show about a serial killer with morals, is now available on DVD. Season two is currently airing Sundays at 9 p.m. (EST) tem," the policeman spent the best years of his own life training, educating and raisIf you ever find your- ing what has to be the world's self wandering around most principled - and strangeBlockbuster and can't decide ly heroic . - serial killers. A principled, what to rent because all the copies of "Knocked Up" heroic serial killer? Yes, Dexter only kills are checked out, you may consider spending your those who deserve to be money on the first season of killed. He also works for the "Dexter," one of Showtime's Miami Police Department as newest and finest shows. a blood spatter expert, where Based on Jeff Lindsay's he helps police track down 2004 novel "Darkly Dreaming other murderers. As you can Dexter," Showtime's "Dexter" see, there is no shortage of is the story of Dexter Morgan, irony in this show, especiala cold, calculating serial ly in the moments where he killer prowling the stucco- works his own crime scenes. In season one, though, lined streets of modern-dar . Miami. As a killer, Dexter the "Ice Truck Killer" is the is a methodical and cunning featured slayer, and Dexter, predator who plans his vic- along with his colleagues, by Andrew Knittle Staff Writer

and totally obnoxious sister Debra, who is also a cop, to his emotionally-damaged girlfriend Rita, Dexter does his best to act normal and be there for his "loved ones," but it's harder than you think for a sociopath with no clue what real human emotion feels like. As far as TV shows are concerned, "Dexter" is head and shoulders above other programs like "Grey's Anatomy" or "CSI," which is probably due to the fact that premium network shows have more creative freedom and better acting. Starring Michael C. Hall from HBO's "Six Feet Under," season one of "Dexter" was officially released in late August in a

As far as TV shows are concerned, "Dexter" is head and shoulders above other programs like "Grey's Anatomy" or "CSI," which is probably due to the fact that premium network shows have more creative freedom and better acting. by Vista photographer Chris Albers

tims' deaths well in advance, and his appetite for blood, which is considerable to say the least, seems to be endless. But unlike most serial killers, Dexter was adopted at the age of four and raised by a nurturing cop named Harry, a man truly worthy of donning one of those "World's Greatest Dad" T-shirts. Turns out Harry recognized Dexter's need to kill when his son was a young boy, but instead of turning his back on his adopted child or sending him into the "sys-

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spend the entire season tracking down this homicidal virtuoso who dismantles his victims and surgically slices them into several symmetrical pieces, all without leaving any trace of blood (much to Dexter's chagrin). All of that may be interesting, but the genius of the show is what happens in between Dexter's killings. A man who feels no emotions, Dexter's most difficult tasks in life come in dealing with the people he "cares" about. From his hyperactive

four-disc set, which like most TV show DVDs, includes the bare minimum in extras. The episodes are long and engaging, but none drag at any point, a rare feat for nearly 12 hours of programming. So, the next time you can't decide what to rent, try out "Dexter," you may be surprised at what you get.

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by Jeff Massie It's been an exciting season in the National Football League, and we're not even a third of the way through the schedule. Some teams have come out of nowhere like the Green Bay Packers, while others have plummeted to the darkest depths of the standing, such as New Orleans. I feel sorry for any football fan that missed last Monday's match-up between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills. I'm probably a little biased being a Cowboys fan, but it was truly a game that will go down in history as one of the most exciting ever. Despite the Bills returning two picks and taking a kick off to the house, the Cowboys managed a late game drive, an on-side kick and two successful field goal attempts (only one counted) to muster the one point win. As a result of the stunning victory, we will now bear witness to a rare game this Sunday featuring two 5-0 teams, the Patriots being the other. New England appears to be the most dominant team in the league by far. Quarterback Tom Brady has been stellar, completing an astounding 74.1 percent of his passes, 16 of which have gone for scores, compared to only two interceptions. Seven of the touchdowns have been hauled in by a rejuvenated Randy Moss who leads the league with 551 receiving yards. It's still a long shot, but not completely out of the question, that this team could go the whole season undefeat-

ed. Dallas will have to play a lot smarter than they did against the Bills to have any chance of pulling this one out. There's a third undefeated team that's not to 'be forgotten. The defending Superbowl champions have had a couple close calls determined by a touchdown or less, but they round out the league's trio of elite teams. Ironically, there's the same number of winless teams as there is undefeated teams — three. NeitherMiami, St. Louis nor New Orleans have scored more points than their opponents in a game this season. The Saints have certainly fallen out of favor since their remarkable run to the NFC championship game last season. They have no chance of winning their division this year or making the playoffs. It will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that come out of the South. Joining them in the NFC playoffs will be the Packers, Seahawks and Cowboys. Other than the Redskins, it's almost impossible to predict who the two wildcard spots will go to. It could be Carolina, Arizona, San Francisco or even Detroit. If I have to pick one I'll go with Detroit, just to be daring. Look for New England, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and San Diego to win their divisions in the AFC. Jacksonville, Baltimore and Tennessee will duke it out for playoff berths, but I see the Titans falling short. Enjoy this weekend's,, preview of the Superbowl New England will win both.

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New York Yankees manager Joe Torre congratulates Mariano Rivera after his 300th career save to shut down the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-5.

The rat-a-tat-tat of drills echoed from the new ballpark being built across the street from Yankee Stadium, site of so many triumphs. There was no evidence, not just yet , that they were digging a grave for the current occupant of the manager's chair. Listening to George Steinbrenner's threat lastweekend, Joe Torre had committed his seventh deadly sin in a row, failing yet again to fulfill the owner's insatiable appetite for championship No. 27. In the bowels of the old stadium, scheduled for extinction a year hence, the detritus of another season gone sour was being cleared Tuesday, a day after Torre's 12th season ended in a firstround loss to Cleveland. The

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unwanted memory, however, could not be purged. So now the clock ticks on Torre, a genius when he led the pinstripes to four World Series titles in his first five seasons, but a lesssacred sorcerer these days. Last year, Steinbrenner left open the possibility of an execution for 2-52 days following the final out against Detroit before issuing a stay. He may not be able to restrain his bloodlust this year. That said, Steinbrenner would be a fool to let Tone go. A long time ago, Steinbrenner said the biggest mistake he ever made was to let Reggie Jackson depart for the golden sunshine of the California Angels. This would top that faux pas. The guess here is if Tone departs, other key components of the Yankees leave, too. Mariano Rivera, who closed out so many October victories past, is unsigned and willing to consider other clubs. Jorge Posada, called the backbone of the team by Doug Mientkiewicz, also can become a free agent. Andy Pettitte, the Yankees' Game 2 postseason pitcher of choice, has an option to stay or depart. Then there is Alex Rodriguez. The Yankees like to consider themselves a power for the ages, and in this era A-Rod certainly has been Alexander the Great. The opt-out clause allowing him to scuttle the final three

seasons of his record $252 million, 10-year contract has been widely discussed. With avaricious agent Scott Boras at the helm, perhaps he would seek $300 million over nine or 10 years from his next employer, who could cash in on A-Rod's pursuit of Barry Bonds' home-run record ,Ai or maybe even his assault on the 900 or 1,000 barrier a decade from now. The Yankees probably want all of the core back, and Tone could be the link. He fits these Yankees like an old, comfy sofa. But Don Mattingly's coronation as Torre's successor could occur any day now. Or perhaps New York will crown Joe Girardi, a class player, a standup guy and a Manager of the Year with the Florida Marlins in 2006. Maybe even Tony La Russa, 16 9 whQse World Series titles with Oakland and St. Louis give him the type of pedigree preferred by Steinbrenner. However, all would start with question marks. Would Mattingly be an imitation of Tone without the authority of managerial success? Would Girardi be wrapped too tight? Would La Russa's controlling demeanor work in a ballpark where guiding a team through the uncontrolled is

the manager's primary task? Player after player has said in recent days he would run through brick, through fences ,and perhaps through the old stadium's curtain wall itself, on Tone's behalf. He became not only their guide through the labyrinth of New York and the shroud over their fishbowl in the Bronx, but a father figure and a shrink. He teaches but does not deprecate, at least publicly. Torre relieves pressure, like a hole allowing steam to vent from a volcano. Without Tone, Mount Steiny would have erupted more frequently and furiously. When needed, he prods. Mientkiewicz's eyes still had disbelief when he described the scolding from Tone in Toronto last spring that snapped the team out of its 21-29 start, one that Mientkiewicz said startled veterans with its ferocity. When Steinbrenner speaks with his sons and lieutenants, he should forget his frustration and focus on the future. Looking back: The Yankees have made the postseason every year under Torre. Looking ahead: He remains the best choice to lead them in 2008.

Match Up

Alex

Jeff

Justin

Cin -3 @ KC

Cin

Hous +7 @ Jax

Hous

Jax

Hous

Miami +5 @ Clev

Clev

Minn +5 @ Chi

Chi

Minn

Chi

Phil -3 @ NYJ

Phil

StL +9 @ Balt

Balt

Tenn +3 @ TB

Tenn

Wash +3 @ GB

Wash

Car +4 @ Arz

Arz

NE -5 @ Dal

Oak +10 @ SD

Oak

NO +7 @ Sea

Sea

NYG -3 @ Atl Last Week

NYG 4-9 34-35

NYG 6-7 35-34

NYG 5-8 26-43

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SPORTS

Bronchos finish fifth at KickingBird The golf team's best finish under her belt," Coatney said. On day two, Raelynn took this season was Oct. 1 and 2 at the Texas A&M-Commerce over to score 77, bringing UCO's women's golf team Invitational, where they her individual rank to a 13th finished in fifth place at the finished in third place. The place fmish with 155 strokes. "Raelynn Farthing played two day Broncho Masters team's individual performancFall Classic on Tuesday at es, however, are still better a good game," Coatney said.. the KickingBird Golf Course after this recent tournament. "She had just a few holes Maria Jimenez got the she would have liked to off Bryant and Danforth. Bronchos off get back. Besides that she "1 was proud a solid start played really consistent." of the girls. The Our scores keep to Coatney said the team has scoring 75 on scores on the second day were gettingbetierevely day one. Mary been practicing a lot on their Sue Sample putting and wedge games riot as low, but tournament." and Raelynn and have been making great the golf course Farthing both improvements in that area. that day played Next Monday and a little lon-Coach Coatney scored 78. Tuesday, the Bronchos will On day one, ger and a little Jimenez was be in Florida playing some tougher. But our j on course to be of the nation's top teams scores keep getting better every tournament." at her career best. She had at the Nova Southeastern The tournament began seven pars and two bogeys Shark Invitational. "It will be interestMonday morning with a cool in her first nine holes, giving to see how we match ing her 37. She then ran into wind and a two and a half hour thunderstorm delay, which some trouble at the par-3 14th up against the top teams in lasted until around 11 a.m. The hole, and bogeyed it and dou- the nation. We don't usually Broncho Masters was the only ble bogeyed the next hole. get to play teams from the "Maria Jimenez, I think east coast," Coatney said. scheduled home tournament. "They really handled most -she's got a lot of good golf of the holes pretty well, con- ahead of her; she just needs Alex Gambill can be reached at sidering it's our home course." to get a little more confidence agambill@thevistaonline.com . by Alex Gambill Sports Writer

by Vista photographer Chris Often

Mary Sue Sample contemplates her final putt on the KickingBird green Tuesday, Oct. 9. Sample tied for 28th place at the tournament.

UCO soccer out in front by Jeff Massie Sports Editor With only six games remaining before the conference tournament is played in Edmond, the UCO soccer team is in prime position to win its fourth consecutive conference title. Up to this point, the Broncho's schedule has been _dominated by wins, earning the team an overall record of 10-3-1 and a No. 15 national ranking. After the 6-0 beat down they administered to Texas A&M-Commerce, UCO remains the only team without an in-conference loss. In fact, no Lone Star Conference opponent has even scored a goal against the stout Broncho defense. Winners of eight of their last 10 games, the Bronchos will travel west this weekend for a pair of conference games against Eastern New Mexico State and West Texas A&M. The Greyhounds have by Vista photographer Alex Gambill been off track since the beginKasey Mahaffey shoots the ball against Texas A&M-Commerce on Oct. 7 at Tom Thompson ning of conference play, having lost three of their last five Field. UCO won the game 6.0 and has won eight of the last 10 games.

games. The 25 goals Eastern of their 12 games. Two of New Mexico has surrendered the losses, though, have is fourth worst in the con- been at the hands of conferference, and the Bronchos, ence opponents, compared who lead all teams with 44 to three Lone Star victories. West Texas' 39 goals goals, should have little trouble finding the back of the trail only UCO, but they net in Portales, New Mexico. should have their work cut Thirteen different players out for them against the have scored this season, and Broncho's goalkeeping UCO's offensive attack has tandem of Carly Fischer been led by forward Carmen and Rebekah Svensson. Fischer was named the conDavis who has a team best eight goals. Trailing by a ference's preseason defensive single score is point's leader player of the year, and she has Kasey Mahaffey. Points are not. disappointed. Through determined by the number 11 games, only 10 shots of goals and assists an indi- have got past her, and she vidual has tallied. Each goal has registered an impressive is worth two points while four shutouts with 45 saves. Svensson has been almost a single point is given per assist. Mahaffey has com- equally as impressive in limitpiled 19 points through 14 ed action, having given up only games, and she leads all four goals in five appearances Bronchos with seven assists. in net. Two of the handful of After the Eastern New starts have ended as shutouts. The Bronchos will be lookMexico game on Friday, it will be on to Canyon, ing to add a couple more wins Texas f6r a Sunday match- to their total this weekend and up with West Texas A&M. maintain their No. 1 spot in This game could prove the conference by doing so. to be the more challenging contest of the two. The Jeff Massie can be reached at Lady Buffs have won nine jmassie@thevistaonline.com

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