University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY October 13, 1994
The Student Voice Since 1903
Students gear up for fall break
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"Joe" is awakened by the faint sound of "Fall break is awfully short. They (stureggae music beating in the distance. The dents) don't have enough time to do a whole rhythmic whispers of a soft Jamaican wind lot," said Shirley Calvert of Genesis Travel in rustling through the palm trees and the extend- the University Center. ed splashes of the aqua-colored ocean petting Usually students go home or visit friends on the white sand make sleeping easy. fall break, Calvert said. Chicago, Ill. and New Joe could represent the average UCO stuYork are some of the most exotic of those dent enjoying a five night, four day vacation examples, she said. for fall break. If they do go out of state for vacation, it is But—it doesn 't. If it did, Joe would more likely hear the somewhere close like Dallas or Houston, she sound of an alarm clock at the end of that scene said. Students interviewed supported that theory. and wake up to the prelude of a part-time job.
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What's planned... Joseph Lipford — A sophomore, is going to Fort Worth/ Dallas with a friend for no particular reason other than to "chill." "We heard about some clubs. We'll probably try to get into those."
Marcie Melkisetian — A sophomore psychology major is going to Texas with some friends to watch the Broncho football game. A true fan? "I have to be. My husband coaches." Diana Cales — A junior education major will spend her fall break in a motel because the dorms are closed. Like a couple other education majors interviewed, she will use the time to observe at a Choctaw, Okla. high school. In other words: homework. "If I wasn't doing this, I would fly to Colorado." Nathan Stogsdill — A senior computer science/graphic design major, Stogsdill related it to his bathroom. "I guess when you're putting in a bathroom, it's not enough time. I guess if you're doing anything it's not enough time." —David L. Hanigar/Staff Writer (Staff Photos by John Gilmore) A
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UCO students J. Matthew Wullenwaber and Jason Leyva practice action scenes in a stage combat class. The pair will also perform in UCO's presentation of The Three Musketeers as Aramis (Wullenwaber) and D'Artagnan (Leyva). (Photo by Donna Kerr)
Student government presidential election guidelines approved Get ready for handshakes, smiles, campaign promises and ballot boxes. The student body vice presidential election is about to begin. After two weeks of discussion, the Student Government Association (SGA) approved the rules and dates for the election and campaign rules. Candidates must have a petition signed by 50 students to qualify. They are available at
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the SGA office and must be turned in by 5 p.m. today. Other qualifications for the position are listed incorrectly on the petition, however. The actual qualifications for the position are: candidates must meet a 2.5 minimum grade point average, maintain six graduate or nine undergraduate hours and have completed at least 15 hours at UCO. The election will be Oct. 26, 27 and 28.
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UCO student Heather Stone interns to help "preserve the magic" at Walt Disney World in Florida.
A third day was allotted for the election so that, contrary to past elections, a poll booth could be placed in the Education Building. The additional booth was placed to provide easy access to students dominating the west end of the campus. "For a person's vote to count they need to be willing to work and take 10 or 20 or 15 steps across campus...They've had the time to
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UCO Bronchos play Texas A&M–Kingsville in a Lone Star Conference showdown.
make a proper decision and in so doing, they'll elect a good candidate," said Keith Weber, SGA senator. The location of the polls are: University Center on the morning of Oct. 26 and the afternoon of Oct. 27, Liberal Arts Building on the afternoon of Oct. 26 and the morning of Oct. 27 and the Education Building on the morning of Oct. 28.
HINDUISM Writer Sheila Nunnelee interviews Hindu priest and UCO professor Vedala Acharya.
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