The Vista Oct. 12, 2004 by The Vista

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004

Homecoming 2004 begins

Campus flu shots affected by shortages ■

The UCO Student Health Center has received 180 flu vaccinations. by Caroline Duke Editor in Chief

Photo by Gavin D. Elliott

Kevin Griffin, of the band Better Than Ezra, performs Oct. 10 at Hamilton Field House. The event was one of several that kicked off Homecoming Week. For more Better Than Ezra photos, see page 4.

Weeklong series of events welcomes back alumni ■ Several activities are planned throughout the week to celebrate Homecoming, which will culminate Oct. 16. by Sarah Skinner Staff Writer

The 2004 Homecoming celebration, themed "Showdown at O.K. Central," began Oct. 10 and will continue through the week. The UCO Homecoming Committee planned the week for almost a year and worked to improve the celebration since last year. Many student organizations have signed up to participate in Homecoming, and the committee is receiving support from the student body. "We have had a lot of volunteers

through the volunteer meetings," said alumni banquets, beginning Oct. 14. Daresa Poe, UCO spirit coordinator. Among these is the 2004 Distinguished Former Alumni Awards "Homecoming is always Dinner, sponsored by the a big deal, and we get a g "Homecomin is UCO Alumni Relations lot of student participation." always a big Department. Former students lionStudent-organized deal, and we get ored this year are Brig. homecoming activities, such as "Adopt a a lot of student Gen. LaRita Aragon of the National Guard at Morning" gatherings, the participation." Air Tinker Air Force Base; Dr. "LAFF Olympic Lee Beasley, a dentist Games," cookouts, a blood drive, a volleyball - DARESA POE, with Endodontic UCO spirit coordinator Associates; and Marita tournament and a talent Hynes, former University show, will be held of Oklahoma associate throughout the week. The different colleges will hold athletic director. Other awards being

Discussion to focus on U.S. foreign policy ■ Panel experts will speak on eight topics relating to the United States' role in the world. by Michael Robertson Staff Writer

UCO will host a public discussion titled "American. Power and Global Security" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in Ballroom C of the Nigh University Center. The event, which is designed to stimulate dialogue among the public about U.S foreign policy and our role in the world, is free and open to the public. Eight topics will be discussed, including sources of American influence abroad, America's diplomatic priorities, foreign perceptions of the United States, the war on terrorism and how Americans should balance international responsibilities while keeping national interests.

Jennifer Geren, of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, said the members of the panel will speak for about an hour, and then questions will be taken from the audience. Ret. Gen. Dennis J. Reimer said the most important question about U.S foreign policy is the strategy to synchronize our power responsibly in the post-Cold War world. "The Cold War world was so different than the polarized world we live in today. Since we are such a large superpower, we have additional responsibilities to the world than other countries," Reimer said. The forum will feature a panel of experts, including: Dr. Don Betz, UCO provost and vice-president for Academic Affairs; Dr.

WHO: Panel of foreign policy experts WHAT: "American Power and Global Security" public discussion WHEN: 6:30 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 WHERE: Ballroom C of the Nigh University Center WHY: To stimulate public discussion about U.S. foreign policy and its role in the world -

Randal Jones, a UCO political science professor; Retired General Dennis J. Reimer, director of the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention

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given are the "Central Family of the Year" award to the Bob Thomas family and the John Kessler Award, which will go to Virginia Peters, who worked at UCO from 1958 until 1992 as a professor, depat tinent chair, coach, women's athletic director and coordinator of HPERD graduate studies. "These honorees are wonderful symbols that recognize the thousands of alumni who join our ranks each year," said Stacy McNeiland, Alumni Relations executive director. "This event is the high point of the year." Other events going on during home-

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On the Issues: a six-part series of articles affecting voters

The Vista starts a new political series aimed at getting students engaged before the Nov. 2 presidential and local elections.

Oklahoma residents who can't show up to the polls on Nov. 2 can still vote with an absentee ballot. Any registered voter may vote with an absentee ballot, and no reason is needed for voting absentee. Absentee voting for the Nov. 2 election can take place in person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ "Make a Difference Day" will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 30. Sixty volunteers are needed for the service project, and anyone interest should sign up by Oct. 27. To sign up, contact Derek Burks, UCO Volunteer Center Coordinator in Room 414 of the Nigh University Center, at 9742621, or e-mail dburks@ucok.edu .

■ Homecoming 2004 T-shirts are now on sale in the Campus Life Office. Short. sleeve shirts are $7, and Long sleeve shirts are $10.

Time remains to vote absentee before election Stall Writer

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■ UCAB will host a free movie night Oct. 14 and will show "Spiderman 2" at 7 p.m. in Constitution Hall.

Part One: War

by Joseph Wertz

The UCO Student Health Center will begin giving flu vaccinations Oct. 25 but will follow the Centers' for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations regarding priority groups for vaccination. The CDC announced last week that a limited number of influenza vaccinations will be available this fall due to the license suspension of the company that manufactures one half of the United States' expected supply. Misha Mowdy, of the health center, said the center will follow the CDC's interim recommendations for the week of giving vaccinations. "We will give them starting on the 25th to the priority group of people according to the CDC's recommendations," Mowdy said. She said, as of Oct. 11, the health center received 30 percent of its entire order, about 180 shots. After the first week, the health center will give vaccinations to any student, faculty or staff member not included in the CDC's recommendations. "I anticipate we will receive some left into the next week, but I'm not promising," Mowdy said. Students, faculty or staff members who believe they are eligible to receive the

Oct. 21-22 and Nov. 1 at county election boards. Applicants may also choose to write a letter to the State Election Board to apply for absentee ballots. Any absentee ballot that is sent through the

■ The Student Health Center will give flu vaccinations Oct. 25 for $15. For more information, call the Student Health Center at 974-2317.

INDEX Opinion 2 News 3 Campus Events 3 Sports 6 Classifieds 8

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OPINION September 30, 2004

The funding of our education directly correlates with the quality of UCO football!

Quote of the day Laughter is the closest distance between two people. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Victor Borge

Today in History On this day in 1938, the production of "The Wizard of Oz" began. The role of Dorothy was intended for Shirley Temple. Instead, the role went to up-and-corning star Judy Garland.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I would like to remind the students of UCO that there is more to vote for in November than Kerry or Bush. This year's ballot will contain 15 state questions of great importance to this state. Voters need to take the time to research each question and decide for themselves how they wish their lives to be governed. Too many people depend on the minimal infor-

mation regarding state questions that they find on their ballot and in biased TV ads. The Vista would also do well to address the individual questions between now and November. Thank you, Kelli Vaughn-Blount Alpha Chi Senator Psychology, Senior

CARTOON BY ERIC OSBORN

MOVIE REVIEW

DiG!: An arthouse film worth digging up by Michael Robertson Staff Writer The new movie DiG! is about friendship, loss, professional rivalry, the conflict between art and commerce, and how the line between success and failure can become blurred, sometimes even erased. DiG! begins in 1996, charting progress of two up-and-coming bands, "The Dandy Warhols" and "Brian Jonestown Massacre," and the friendship and rivalry of their respective singer/songwriters, Courtney Taylor and Anton Newcombe. Though they start out at about the same level as far as sound and presentation, it's clear from the beginning that while both musicians are talented, Newcombe is the visionary of the pair. While Taylor and his group have an accessible sound and the ability to make record company executives like them, Newcombe's music and personality are exponentially more abrasive.

It's not as if record companies and fans don't appreciate the music of the "Brian Jonestown Massacre," but Newcombe seems to deliberately blow every opportunity he has to achieve commercial success. In one scene during a show setup, as an audition for a major music label, Newcombe and the entire band get incredibly drunk and start fights with members of the audience and each other. It ends with Newcombe screaming drunken insults at the executives. Predictably, they didn't get the record deal. At the same time, "The Dandy Warhols" are pursuing success. They manage to land a major record deal that goes sour after a $400,000 video shoot and poor record sales. Taylor becomes bitter about his experience with the record company, but the band keeps trying, and they eventually become very popular overseas, playing to huge crowds of up to 100,000. Meanwhile, the "BJM" are living wherever they can, mostly on the road. At the heart of DiG! is the question: in the pantheon of rock history, who is more important? Is

it the "The Dandy Warhols," who eventually manage to sell a lot of records, get their music into films and commercials and have a bus with couches and a tub of icy beers? Or the "BJM," who live in filth and blow all their money on drugs, but have more influence over critics and other musicians? In the end, there are no clear answers. Throughout the film, Newcombe makes it clear that he's more interested in being an agent of rock history than being a commercially successful artist. Taylor makes it clear that while he admires Newcombe's musical ability, he views him and his ilk as jail-bound degenerates. Each seems to envy the other, though neither would admit it. DiG! isn't playing at any theaters in town, and it isn't clear when it will be released on video, but when it does, go out and rent it. Even if you're not a fan of underground music, the characters and their story contain so much drama and feeling, it's worth the effort.

Vista starts series to inform voters During the next three weeks, The Vista will showcase a series of articles highlighting the issues surrounding the Nov. 2 election. The series is meant to get students politically minded before they cast their ballots in the state and local elections. It serves as a non-partisan approach to making students more aware of the positions of each of the candidates. The first of the series is on U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. The Vista also encourages students to voice their concerns or thoughts on any of these matters by submitting letters to the editor. Letters can be e-mailed to ucovista@hotmail.com, or by bringing them to The Vista office, Rm. 107 of the Communications Building. Where do you stand on the issues, and why?

HEART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM

Feng shui won't save failing GPAs I was sitting on my patio last week, watching the vice-presidential debates on my patio again through the sliding glass door, listening to Dire Straits, just to see if it was still funny. It was. Ever see Dick Cheney sing, "Money for Nothing?" Somebody should sell that to MTV for god's sake! Recently I have been experiencing a steady slip in my grades, much like a boulder careens down a cliff. At first I thought it might be because I sit on my patio and play dated 80's music in place of serious political dialogue instead of studying. But that doesn't make sense â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it's too easy. And as I

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GAVIN D. ELLIOTT COLUMNIST learned in college algebra, the easiest answer is always wrong. ME: What do you mean, ((xy)(5y765x)+77%) doesn't equal pie (as in apple)? So I decided to do some research on the Internet to figure out just what I was doing wrong. The Internet is

always full of useful things like, "See what degree Billy Bob Thornton and Jessica Alba got in college," so I knew I'd find my answer there. On Yahoo! I typed in, "Why are my grades falling like Doom's Day meteors?" and it brought me to all these links about feng shui. For those of you non-hip organisms, feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of hiring a decorator to order you new furniture so he can arrange it in such a way that is optimal for ch'i to flow through your house unhindered, which, according to Yahoo!, raises your GPA. For those of you who don't know what ch'i is, it's a drink you can buy at

Frankly, I can barely afford gas at $1.77, so it amazes me that anyone has graduated college at all with the prices of feng shui as high as they are. Which is why I'm a Democrat. I think the government should step in and regulate these greed-crazed feng shui corporations before things get out of hand. So if you're a student whose grades are plummeting like a drunk albatross, abandon all hope. No amount of studying will pull your grades from their depths as long as feng shui remains a luxury for the rich and a dream for the group ranked lowest in the American Caste System - the college student. I'm going to Starbucks for a nice tall cup of ch'i.

How involved do you plan to be with homecoming activities?

"I plan to march in the parade with the band."

"I'll probably attend the game

Alex Richard

Amanda Lenox Interpersonal communications, senior

Graphic design, sophomore

THEVISTA Edit or in Chief Caroline Duke Managing Editor Gavin D. Elliott Copy Editor Sarah Roberson Senior Writer Lauren Pulsinelli Kelley Chambers Writer Writer Kenneth Reinbold Writer Michael Robertson Sarah Skinner Writer Joseph Wertz Writer

Starbuck's that reminds me of Christmas but looks like the contents of a farmer's spit-cup. Feng shui is very expensive, but ch'i usually costs about $3.25 for a "tall," which actually means "small." This has always baffled me. That's how they get you, though. They lure you in by tempting you with relatively inexpensive ch'i, then, when you've got ch'i coming out the Yahoo!, they tell you you must feng shui it in order for it to work properly and not clog up your garbage disposal. I checked the going rate of feng shui on Ebay and the cheapest I found was for $3,225.01. But it still had three days left.

Sports Editor Brandon Chatmon Sports Writer Harry Gatewood III Photographer Justin Avers Photographer Robert Crauthers Cartoonist Eric Osborn Ad Manager Lindsey Chapman Ad Sales Kimberly Bratten Ad Sales Chris Thompson Circulation Director Tony Houck Advisor Mark Zimmerman

and the homecoming parade. I'm proud of our football team."

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"I'm not very active at all."

"I've already sold T-shirts and this week I'm helping with the spirit day check-in and I will also be going to the parade and the game."

Jeff Jones

Miranda Wilson

Child psychology, sophomore

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NEWS October 12, 2004

NEWS IN BRIEF

Saddle up...

Al-Sack loyalists turning in weapons BAGHDAD, Iraq — Followers of radical cleric Muqtada alSadr trickled in to police stations in Baghdad's Sadr City district to hand in weapons Monday in a first step toward bringing peace to the Shiite militant stronghold after weeks of fighting with U.S. forces. In western Mosul, meanwhile, a suicide car bomb exploded as an American military convoy was passing by, killing at least two Iraqis and wounding 18, witnesses said. Initial reports indicated there also were also military casualties, a U.S. statement said, without providing figures.

Senate to pass three substantial bills WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday prepared to pass three substantial bills — spending for disaster relief and homeland security and a corporate tax bill two years in the making — freeing lawmakers to leave Washington for the campaign trail. Passage of the three bills, already approved by the House, comes only after the concerns of several Democrats threatening to filibuster were assuaged and requiring senators to meet in a rare weekend session and on the Columbus Day holiday.

Bush, Kerry court voters in New Mexico President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are both campaigning in New Mexico Monday in tandem swings through the Southwest on their way to Wednesday night's final debate in Arizona. Bush shifted his harsh rhetoric to focus on Kerry's record on domestic issues, while Kerry took some time out from debate preparation to deliver a speech Monday hitting the president's energy policies. Kerry said that Bush has done little to bring down energy costs and encourage alternative energy development, choosing to help energy companies instead of consumers.

'Superman' Christopher Reeve dies at 52 MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve, who turned personal tragedy into a public crusade and from his wheelchair became the nation's most recognizable spokesman for spinal cord research, has died. He was 52. Reeve died Sunday of complications from an infection caused by a bedsore. He went into cardiac arrest Saw rday, while at his Pound Ridge home, then fell into a coma and died Sunday at a hospital surrounded by his family, his publicist said.

Photo by Justin Avera

The Office of Academic Affairs won first place for best homecoming decorations Oct. 11. The contest was one of many events planned for Homecoming Week.

HOMECOMING from page 1 coming week are the homecoming parade and the football game against East Central University on Oct. 16. Marshaling the parade this year is Shannon Miller, former Olympic gymnast. It will begin on the west side of the campus, travel through downtown Edmond and make its way back to UCO. "We are really expecting a big draw, especially from the city of Edmond, because of Shannon Miller," said Nick Gray, public relations chairman for the

Homecoming Committee. Before the football game starts, many of the alumni associations will host tailgate parties on the west side of Wantland Stadium. At the same time, the College of Business Administration Alumni Cookout will be in the college's courtyard, and the College of Mathematics and Science Alumni Barbeque will be in the Howell Hall atrium. The football game will begin at 2 p.m. at Wantland Stadium. The crowning of

homecoming king and queen, and the winners of the student body's weeklong "LAFF Olympics" will be part of the halftime entertainment. For more information about student activities, contact Daresa Poe, UCO spirit coordinator, at 974-2618. For more information about alumni reunions and events, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 974-2421.

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CAMPUS EVENTS Tuesday Oct. 12

■ Free pizza at the Biology Club meeting at noon in the Howell Hall atrium. Guest speaker will be Dr. Jimmy Ballard from the OU Health Sciences Center biomedical research center. ■ Kappa Delta Pi, International honor society in education, fall initiation ceremony from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Constitution Hall inside the Nigh University Center. ■ Circle K International will meet at 7 p.m. in Rm. 312 in the Nigh University Center. For more information e-mail uco_okl @yahoo.com .

■ The Democratic Socialists will meet a 3 p.m. in Rm. 232, in the Liberal Arts building. ■ Free Movie. Academy Award-winning Italian film, "Life is Beautiful." 6 p.m. in Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts building. ■ Forensic Science Club meeting at 7 p.m. in Rm. 220 in Howell Hall. Guest speaker will be the questioned document examiner for the Okla. County District Attorneys office. Thursday, Oct. 14

■ Swing dancing and lessons, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Rm. 300 in the Nigh University Center.

■ Women of Many Ethnic Nationalities will meet at 2:15 p.m. in Rm. 301 in the Nigh University Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 13

■ Free Movie. Spider-Man 2, at 7 p.m. in Constitution Hall inside the Nigh University Center.

■ Quit Smoking for Life peer support group meeting at 8 a.m. in Rm. 139 in the Liberal Arts building. Free to the UCO community. ■ Lessons in Leadership at 9 a.m. in Constitution Hall, inside the Nigh University Center. Scheduled guest speaker Cliff Hudson, CEO of Sonic Corporation.

■ Free drinks and appetizers at the English Graduate Organization monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Bennigans on 2nd Street in Edmond, across from campus.

of Terrorism in Oklahoma City; Dr. John Cragin, a political science professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and Dr. David Dixon, department head and associate professor of political science at OSU. Sue Darst Tate, director of the Alternative Dispute

vaccination in the first week must show proof of their medical conditions. "Those with medical conditions are going to have to bring

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UCO's Annual Security Report for 2004 is now available. It is available on the Internet via UCO web site at: http://www.ucok.edu/admin/dps/securityreport.htm Paper copies may be obtained by contacting the UCO Department of Public Safety at 974-2345. The report includes security and safety information as well as incident statistics. UCO is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all members of the UCO community and our visitors. The University of Central Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.

For more information, call the Student Health Center at 974-2317, or visit the CDC Web site at www.cdc.gov.

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first year. , The "American Power and Global Security" event is funded by the United Nations Foundation and is cosponsored by the Oklahoma Campus Compact and the Greater Oklahoma Chapter of the United Nations Foundation.

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Resolution. System for the Oklahoma Supreme Court, will moderate the forum. "The People Speak" was created in 2003 to stimulate dialogue among the public regarding America and its role in the world, and hosted more than 2,200 community forums in its

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NEWS October 12, 2004

Kevin Griffin, singer/guitarist of Better Than Ezra, performs Oct. 10 in Hamilton Fieldhouse.

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ELECTION 2004 October 12, 2004

On the Issues:

a six-part series of articles affecting voters

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War

Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 28 Nov. 2

Economy Education Culture Candidates at a Glance The Student Vote

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1,077 Number of American casualties in Iraq since March 2003

667 Number of 18- to 25-year-old troops killed in Iraq since March 2003

â&#x2013; Students, staff and

18 Number of OklhoMa troops killed in Iraq since March 2003 (Source: The Associated Press)

faculty at UCO share opinions as diverse as the presidential candidates when it comes to the topic of war.

Illustration by Eric Osborn

by Lauren Pulsinelli and Joseph Wertz Staff Writers

Which candidate, Bush or Kerry, has the best plan to protect the country, and why?

"Kerry doesn't have a plan."

Robert Williams Geography, sophomore

"Bush because he has the best interest for Americans."

Melissa Condict Fashion marketing, freshman

"I'm a little unclear on who could defend the country, but right now I'm leaning toward Kerry because he is not stripping us of our civil liberties."

Justin Langston Journalism, freshman

"I have no clue."

J.F. Voss Forensic science, junior

With Election Day approaching, students and faculty are divided in their support of presidential candidates and their policies. Most polarizing is the discussion of the war in Iraq and the debate over who will make the country more secure. President Bush has called Iraq the new front in the war on terror, emphasizing the need to wage the battle abroad rather than here in the United States. Linda Smith, assistant director for the Center for Learning and Professional Development at UCO, said she will "definitely" support Bush. "I feel like good has come from the war. It was the right step to take to combat a war on terrorism, so it wasn't on our own soil," she said. Presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry has said, "Iraq is diverting our attention from the real war on terror." Dr. Mike Knight, chair of the Psychology Depaallient, said he is in favor of Kerry's war policies. "I'm in alignment with Kerry. We didn't have any allies going into the war and it was a miscalculation in judgment. It didn't have anything to do with terrorism," he said.

Then there are those who question the reasons for starting the war in Iraq. Susan Taylor, a lecturer for the Humanities and Philosophy Department, said, "I think the war was based on personal reasons." Both Kerry and Bush agreed on the invasion of Iraq, and neither candidate denies that Saddam Hussein was a threat. According to CNN.com , there have been 1,216 coalition deaths in Iraq to date, and 1,077 of those are American deaths. "We did the right thing going to Iraq," said Greg Mackey, of Information Technology. Joshua Hollman, a public adminis-

tration junior, agreed and said he supports Bush â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "hands down." "He is the only candidate who understands the seriousness of terrorist organizations," he said. "If we keep putting our policy on sensitivity to other nations, we basically give up our right of self-defense to a veto on the UN Security Council." Never accurately being able to determine what would happen if the tables were turned and John Kerry was the current president people have their assumptions. "If Kerry was president when 9-11 happened, he would have been filing sanctions against Iraq," said Jason Marshall, political science major who is in favor of Bush. Mitch Elliott, a history major who favors Bush's plan for war, said, "Kerry would like us to believe Bush didn't try foreign policy." He said President Bush is "not going to let foreign countries dictate policy." The campus is full of voters who are as split on what candidate they favor as the candidates are on the issue of war. It is up to those voting on Nov. 2 to decide if this issue will determine their overall decision in choosing a candidate. For information on where the candidates stand, visit www.ontheissues.org .

SPORTS

October 12, 2004

Bronchos top Washburn, fall to Metro State by Harry Gatewood III

first 15 minutes against the Roadrunners having the first two shot on goal attempts by Golden and Defee. The Central Oklahoma Metro took the lead on a soccer team lost to No. 5 one-on-one chance with Metropolitan State 2-1 on Carly Fischer. Ymara Guante, Oct. 8th and handed the Roadrunners' high scorer, Washburn a 3-0 defeat on beat Fischer for Metro's first Oct. 10th at the UCO goal. Invitational on Tom Guante scored her second Thompson Field. goal of the day scoring both Washburn lost to UCO as goals in the first 30 minutes senior Defender Stephanie of play. Finley scored her first career Goalkeeper Carly Fischer goal. had eight saves. A cold, rainy day made The Bronchos got on the Tom Thompson field muddy scoreboard with 51:49 left as and unplayable, forcing the Defee made a pass to Hull referees to call the contest 70 inside the five as Hull minutes into play to make the knocked it in off a header. game unofficial. Hull said, "It was a team The Bronchos scored in effort. We played really hard the first 15 minutes to take an in the second half. We need early lead. play like that for 90 minutes The Lady Blues rarely and not just for a half." "The best overall effort we have given especially the second half, that's what we needed, some heart," Head Coach Mike Cook said. "We stuck with it. We got down early by two goals and kind of helped them out a little bit, but we fought back and beat them in the second half. Unfortunately, there's two halves, but I saw heart and determination and a desire to play good soccer." UCO's stable offense has 12 players scoring at least one goal on the season. Hull is the Bronchos lead scorer at six goals on the season. She's trailed by Habibi with four and Heidi Kohbacher and Melissa Terry with three Photo by Gavin Elliott apiece. Central concluded its fourStephanie Gulisao kicks the ball in the Bronchos loss to Metro State on Oct. 8. game homestand and travels to Texas to play Dallas Baptist on Oct. 15 before returning home against St. Mary's University Sunday at 3 p.m. Sports Writer

crossed midfield and were held without a shot attempt the entire game. Finley got her first goal of her four-year 73-game career 7:32 into the game, off an assist by Lily Defee. UCO made it 2-0 at the 14:52 mark when Washburn attempted to clear the ball in front of the net and the kick bounced off Audri Habibi into the goal. Kristen Juroch added a unassisted goal in the 37th minute knocking in a 30-footer. The Bronchos had a nineto-zero shot lead against Washburn due to the strong play of Sarah Addison, Defee, Joy Hagemann, and Ashley Golden. They controlled the middle of the field throughout the game. UCO battled hard in the

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No. 1 Singles First Round: Carolina Vera-Vera, Cameron, def. Kim Kimak, UCO. No. 2 Singles First Round: Paulina Trujillo, CU, def. Erin Parriott, UCO, 7-5, 6-1. No. 3 Singles First Round: Sarah Bowman, UCO, def. Staci Kitch, ECU, 6-4, 6-1; Semifinals: Ashley Caperton, Abilene Christian, def. Bowman, 6-1, 6-0; Barzilla def. Jackson, 62, 5-7, 6-0. No. 4 Singles Kristin DeBruin, UCO, def. Katrina Cousins, ECU, 6-3, 6-3; Semifinals: DeBruin def. Blazek Tarleton State, 6-4, 63; Finals: Lana Pavlin, ACU, def. DeBruin, 6-2, 6-4. No. 5 Singles First Round: Mehgan Goforth, CU def. Ashley Purdue, UCO, 6-2, 6-0.

No. 1 Singles First Round: Tomas Hladil, UCO, bye;

No. 1 Doubles First Round: Summer Beesley/Rachel Taylor, ACU, def. Kimak/Parriott, UCO, 61, 6-0. No. 2 Doubles First Round: Rosa DiazGuzman/Shannon Wallis, Tarleton State, def. Bowman/DeBruin, UCO, 6-4, 6-3.

No. 2 Singles First Round: Jonas Askeland, UCO, bye; Semifinals: Askeland, UCO, def. Casper Steenkamp, Abilene Christian, 6-4, 6-2; Williams def. Mellor, 6-3, 6-2; Finals: Askeland, UCO, def. Rohan Williams, Midwestern State, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. No. 3 Singles First Round: Christian Haugen, UCO, bye; Jason Ray, Abilene Christian, def. Haugen, 6-2, 6-3. No. 4 Singles First Round: Jared King, Midwestern State, def. Javier Easton, UCO, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. No. 5 Singles First Round: Jack Odengren, East Central, def. Mark Johnson, UCO, 3-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4. No. 6 Singles First Round: David Richardson, UCO, def. Jesse Buchanan, Southeastern, 6-4, 6-4; Semifinals: David Beedy def. Richardson, 63, 3-6, 6-2.

Askeland wins LSC title by Harry Gatewood III

Sports Writer Jonas Askeland captured the No. 2 singles title for the Central Oklahoma men's tennis team at the Lone Star Conference Individual championships on Oct. 9 in Witchita Falls, Texas. Central had two runners up in the doubles matches. Askeland was the only Broncho to survive two rounds of singles, prevailing again in the finals with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Midwestern State's Rohan Williams. David Richardson and Askeland combined for a mnner-up finish at No.2 doubles, while Christian Haugen and Thomas Hladil came in second for the No.1 doubles. Richardson/Askeland fell to a tough 2-6, 6-2, 10-7 decision in the finals, and Haugen/Hladil lost 6-3, 6-1. In singles, Askeland moved up in the finals, passing with a first-round bye and a straightset semifinals victory. Central had two No.1 seeds fall in the beginning of the tourney. Hladil, who won the ITA Central Regional title two weeks, dropped a three-set showdown in the semis in No.1 singles and Haugen was defeated in the semis at No.3 singles. Richardson won his firstround match before being knocked out of the tournament. In the women's tournament,

Kristin Debruin lost in the finals of the Lone Star Conference Singles and Doubles Championship hosted in Wichita Falls, Texas on Oct. 9. Debruin won two matches Oct. 8th to make the finals in No.4 singles before falling in a 6-2, 6-4 decision to Abilene Christian's Lana Pavlin in the finals. Debruin came out with two

straight-set wins becoming Central's only finalist.

Sarah Bowman was UCO other singles winner, receiving a straight-set triumph in the first round at the No. 3 singles before falling in the semifinals. UCO fell in the first round of the No. 1, 2 and 5 singles and in the opening of round one and two doubles.

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October 12, 2004

Bronchos improve to 16-6, 40 in North by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor

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Cedric Jones is tackled in the Bronchos win over Angelo State.

Early deficit dooms UCO by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor The sixth-ranked Central Oklahoma football team rallied back from a 31-3 deficit but couldn't complete the comeback, losing 41-31 to No.3 Texas A&M-Kingsville on Oct. 9 at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas. After a poor start by the Bronchos, TAMUK held a 31-3 halftime lead. The Bronchos closed to within three points at 34-31 with 5:47 left, but the Javelinas put the game away with a late touchdown. Kingsville forced UCO into a three-and-out on their first possession then drove 44 yards on 11 plays to take the 3-0 lead. On the Bronchos' next possession, Kevin McKenzie fumbled, leading to a Daniel Taylor to Todd Knutson 10-yard touchdown pass. The Javelinas forced another Bronchos turnover as Darnell Sims lost the ball on UCO's next possession. Larry Williams' oneyard touchdown gave TAMUK a 17-0 lead with 46 seconds left in the first quarter. UCO forced, a Javelina turnover early in the second as Kola Olasiji recovered Taylor's fumble. But the Javelina defense stiffened to force a Ryan Lopez punt. TAMUK took the ball 80

yards in 10 plays to take a 24-0 lead after a Taylor to Maurice Washington 9-yard TD pass. After a Justin Allgood to Cedric Jones 21-yard pass, UCO got on the board with a 44-yard A.J. Haglund field goal, The Kingsville offense continued to have success on their next possession, with a 17-yard TD pass from Taylor to Clay Woodard with 59 seconds left in the half. It was a different Bronchos team in the second half To begin the second half, Turquoy Riggs got an interception on TAMUK's opening possession. The Bronchos quickly took advantage as Allgood hit Zach Edwards for a 12-yard M. After an Anthony Byrd interception, Allgood hit Edwards for 37 yards down to the Javelina 18. Allgood connected with Edwards again for 13 yards and Sims capped off the drive with a 4-yard ID run to cut the deficit to 31-17. On UCO's next possession, Sims finished a 7-play, 53-yard drive with a 1-yard TD run to bring the Bronchos within seven points at the end of the third. Kingsville extended their lead to 10 at 34-24 after a 27-yard Richard Hammond field goal. UCO rallied again as Allgood hit Edwards for 23 yards and McKenzie broke a 35-yard run to

the Javelina 8. Allgood hit Edwards for a 5-yard TD to bring UCO within three points. On the Javelina's insuing possession, TAMUK drove 67 yards in six plays. Taylor hit Washington from 21 yards to give Kingsville the 10-point victory. Kingsville displayed a balanced attack with 155 rushing yards and 275 passing. Kingsville's defense against the Broncho running game and the early deficit resulted in 40 yards rushing for UCO. The Bronchos struggled on third down converting 4-of-13 attempts. Allgood was 26-of-47 for 273 yards and two TDs. McKenzie rushed for 47 yards on seven carries. Edwards caught nine passes for 147 yards and two TDs, while Jones caught eight passes for 44 yards. Riggs set the tone for the Bronchos defensively with 15 tackles (one for loss) and a interception. Uriah Matthew had 12 tackles (one for loss), while Byrd added 10 tackles and a interception. Kingsville's Williams rushed for 105 yards (including a 44yarder) on 27 carries and a 3.9 yard average. Taylor passed for 275 yards and four TDs, going 21-for-35 with 2 interceptions.

The Central Oklahoma volleyball team won two Lone Star Conference North games in Texas last weekend. UCO defeated Texas Women's on Oct. 7 in Denton and Midwestern State on Oct. 9 in Wichita Falls. On Oct. 9, UCO earned its fifth straight win, sweeping MSU (8-15, 0-3 in LSC North) in three games. The Bronchos dominated throughout with 30-21, 30-23 and 30-20 wins. Central committed four errors in 50 attacks in game one to take the 30-21 win. UCO was strong defensively in game two, forcing a .048 MSU attack percentage and taking a 2-0 match lead, 30-23. Central put Midwestern away in the third game, hitting .304 and cruising to the 10point victory. The Bronchos hit .237 in the match while holding Midwestern to a .121 hitting percentage. Katie Schult had 16 kills to lead UCO. Emily Whiteley hit .500 on her way to 13 kills. Jenny Anderson paced the Bronchos defensively with 18 digs while Stephanie Ball had 40 assists and 11 digs. On Oct. 7, the Bronchos (16-6, 4-0 in the North) came from behind to take a tough five-game match from TWU 32. The Pioneers took game one 30-26 as UCO posted their worst attack percentage (.083) of the match. UCO dominated the second game, winning 30-19. The Bronchos defense was strong forcing 11 Pioneer errors and .024 attack percentage.

TWU snuck past UCO in Lacie Allen had a team-high game three 30-28. The Pioneers 23 digs, while Anderson and used 10 UCO errors to take the Heather Strong added 20 each. lead in the match 2-1. Ball had a career-high 62 UCO tied the match at two assists. in game four with a 30-18 win. T h e Bronchos committed no errors in 40 attacks with 16 kills. In game five, the Bronchos put away the Pioneers with a 15-8 win. UCO hit a matchhigh .471 with 10 kills in the tiebreaking game. UC0 was stellar defensively, holding TWU to a .083 hitting percentage in the five games, including a .048 percentage in the deciding game. Schult led UCO with 24 kills followed by K i m Morgal's 15 and Emily Whiteley's 1 4 Whiteley had a attack percentage Photo by Gavin D. Elliott of .312 and Stephanie Ball serves in UCO's last home game on 21 digs. Oct. 2.

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