Campaign '92 Issue University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY October 29, 1992
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AmEx plans cut 4,800 jobs NEW YORK (AP) — American Express Co. said it will eliminate 4,800 jobs at its card and travel division under a major restructuring that resulted in a $342 million third-quarter charge against earnings. The restructuring and other problems caused American Express Monday to post a third-quarter loss of $205 million. American Express has faced intense pressure from other credit card issuers.
AIDS hotlines may confuse more than help ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) —AIDS hotlines often give out information that's misleading, oversimplified -orjustplain wrong, a survey has found. "They actually generate a lot of anxiety, although overall they probably do more good than not," said Dr. Stephen Gluckman of Cooper Hospital in Camden, N.J., who directed the survey. In the survey, drama students called 33 hot lines pretending to be people infected with the AIDS virus or people who were well but worried. The answers they got varied widely. Gluckman attributed the poor advice to haphazard training and often nonexistent counseling experience among the volunteers who staff the hot lines, which are intended to clear up confusion about the disease. See
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University of Central Oklahoma students study outside on the lawns and take advantage of the cool fall weather. From left, Jenny Palmer (freshman), Tracey Pearson
(freshman) and Shantel Parker (junior) concentrate on their homework in front of Murdaugh Hall last week. (Photo by Mike Simons)
Classroom construction hinges on passage of questions 649, 650 By Tami Watson Staff Writer If the University of Central Oklahoma is going to get a new classroom building anytime in the near future, Oklahoma voters must pass a $350 million capital improvements bond issue in Tuesday's election. In order for the bonds to be issued, both State Question 649 and State Question 650 must be passed. SQ 649 authorizes the state to issue the bonds to build, remodel and repair state buildings and make other capital improvements, mostly involving institutions of higher education. SQ 650 sets up the funding mechanism required to retire the bonds. This measure will legalize instant lottery pull tabs while issuing a tax on these pull tabs, as well as bingo cards and equipment.
"This does not require a general tax increase," said Peter Regan, UCO student and aid to UCO president, George Nigh. "The only ones paying higher taxes will be those who play pull-tabs and charity bingo games." Existing cigarette tax revenue, revenue from Indian smoke shops and a one-half cent tax on bingo and "pull tabs" will provide the funds. Three-fourths of the monies will go toward higher education, which hasn't received capital funding for several years. "It has been almost 25 years since Oklahoma Higher Education received a large infusion of capital," said U.S. Sen. David Boren. "Today we serve twice as many students in our colleges and universities as we did in 1968." Out of these monies designated to higher education, UCO would receive approximately $7.4 million
which would go toward a new classroom building.
will also be preparing students for economic success."
"UCO is very overcrowded," said Joacquin Stevens, UCO Student Government Association president. "We've even had to resort to portable buildings to accomodate students. A new building would greatly alleviate these problems." "I'm sure the money we receive won't cover the costs for the building, but it will be a good start," Stevens added.
"If the bond issue passes, it will immediately pump $350 million into our economy. This will encourage other businesses to come into our economy. This will encourage other businesses to come into our state, escalating economic growth," said Regan. "All of the needs we are trying to meet through the bond issue are academically oriented," said Edney. "Colleges and universities are the key to new jobs in Oklahoma," said Regan. "If the bond passes, we would most likely get the much needed classroom building. If it doesn't pass, we most likely won't." "The bond issue will provide critically needed facilities to help our students compete nationally and internationally," said Boren. "It is truly an investment in our future and in educational excellence."
The passage of the bond issue will also bring an immediate boost to Oklahoma's economy, said Jeanie Edney, communications director for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. "Economists have estimated that the issue will bring approximately 15,000 jobs into the state," she said. "We will help the state by enhancing campuses and facilities and we
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October 29, 1992
Vote no to closed classes Next Tuesday Oklahomans will have an opportunity to put their state into the 21st century of higher education by voting yes for State Questions 649 and 650. More important, Oklahoma voters will have the opportunity to alleviate overcrowding at the University of Central Oklahoma. The passage of SQ 649 and 650 would not only improve Oklahoma's higher education, but would boost the Oklahoma economy by creating an estimated 15,000 new jobs and attract new industries. SQ 649 and 650 (Higher Education Bond Issue), if passed, would automatically pump $350 million into Oklahoma's economy. UCO would nab $7,765,106 of it to build new classrooms and repair the overall infrastructure of the university. The best thing about the questions is that Oklahomans will not pay the taxes that feed them unless they choose to smoke or play bingo. The money to pay for the bond issue comes from bonds. The money to pay for these bonds will come from a part of the existing tax on cigarettes. There is not a new tax on cigarettes. A new tax will be put on bingo games, instant lottery and pull tab games that are conducted by charities, which is expected to generate $28.2 million annually. People who don't care to play the odds or smoke ciatrettes aren't paying a penny of the voluntary tax. The bond money can't be used for anything else. Higher education takes it all. Rules require there be two state questions. SQ 649 allows the state to issue bonds which provides the $350 million. SQ 650 creates new laws that allow and regulate charity games. SQ 650 establishes the voluntary bingo and instant lottery taxes that will pay for the bonds. Both questions must be passed in order for the issue to become a reality. One can't be passed and the other turned down. UCO is in dire straits for new classrooms and general improvements to the university. Crowded classrooms continue to grow and the university continues to age. Some people may think that SQ 649 and 650 are not important them. Some students say 't doesn't matter because they will be through with their education before they see any of the benefits. But they should consider their younger brothers or sisters and even their parents who will someday enter the world of higher education. The last comprehensive capital bond issue was in 1968. Everything needs a lift after 25 years. The solution is simple, get out and vote yes Tuesday for both SQ 649 and 650. UCO students and faculty alike have the chance to change the sorry situation higher education is in by voting yes for SQ 649 and 650. Let's move ahead in the world with better educated Oklahomans that can make a difference. Vote YES.
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here was a time when a wise man was characterized as one who could see all sides of an issue, who could stand on some middle ground- avoid dangerous extremes with admirable consistency. I propose that President Bush has become desperatedoing and saying anything to retain his prized title. He wishes us to see everything as a dichotomy (left/right); good, evil; and thelike) when we all know that the truth inevitably lives somewhere in between, a shade of grey if you will.. B ill Clinton seems to have demonstrated that he is willing to take a stand on the middle ground, to see multiple sides of things, to make a determination that a thing (legislation, issue, etc.) has many good or bad facets, that things can
be good and bad, black and white, and yellow, and brown. The point is, Mr. Bush (notice the lack of title) is made nervous with all this talk about moderation. Why? Because he adheres to the antiquarian politics of hate and division. I would further propose that a president should be one with experience- life experience, not one who led a perfect life with perfect parents who had money and land, etc. That person represents about 2% of our population. No, I think a president should be one who has done drugs, smoked, had or observed having a baby and an abortion, done jail time, bungeejumped, had sex with more than one person, participated in several religions, run and lost a business, have done Peace Corp time in a
third world country etc, etc, etc. Someone who knows how it is, and who can understand the reasons why. A man who could rise from such a life to make himself better and relish his experience, truly, is fit to be a leader. Face it, Bush has failed. He doesn't know how you and I live- his "white bread" world protects him from such commonness. The 12-year itch has become annoying: To pawn a line from H.D. Thoreau, "I think it is not too soon for honest men to rebel and revolutionize." Friends, the zero hour is at hand, it is time to free ourselves of this slavery of the mind.
Neal Kerr UCO student —
Graduation shouldn't be cattle drive
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ear Governor Nigh: I wanted to thank you for the time you spent with me last week. Our discussion about the commencement ceremony was quite interesting. You mentioned that there was a cornmi ttee for commencement. I hope there is a representative of the student body on this committee. Also, I hope when your committee meets they ask themselves these questions: who is the ceremony for and what is its pur-
pose? You asked me if I thought having a speaker was nice and mentioned that if we broke the ceremony down into individual colleges then we could not have someone like Ronald Reagan as a speaker that was related to my
field and my family in a comfortable setting (not camped out on the grassy hillside). I would also like to see my professors that have invested their time into my life. And, yes, I would like to have my name called. I have worked hard for this diploma and I don't want my culminating experience to be agricultural in nature (specifically, cattle herding), having my ear tagged and numbered, getting a good worming, and being stun gunned through the gates. I do not feel I am alone. Being a commuter university, the average age of the student is older. Most of the students have families of their own not to mention extended families. We want something more personal. May I suggest to your committee, conduct a
survey of the junior and senior students and the professors in all the colleges. If the majority of the student body believes that a general commencement is the answer, then so be it. But, if the majority wants a change where the ceremonies are done on a more personal level by colleges, in the fall, spring, and summer, then I would hope the University would be happy to oblige. I realize I may not see a change for my graduation, but maybe what I have said will stimulate the student body to realize they can voice their opinion and together make a change. —Tanya Williams UCO student
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9 ABORTION
Bill Clinton
Clinton: Supports abortion rights and Roe v. Wade. Opposes gag rule preventing federally financed clinics from counseling. Favors parental notice law, but it should be left up to states. The following seven State Questions will be on Tuesday's ballot. All questions are independent except SQ 649 and SQ 650, which both must be passed to go into effect.
643
Section 14 requires that a railroad must pass through a county seat if it passes within four miles of the county seat. Section 14 also requires that railroads maintain a depot at the county seat. If this measure is approved, these requirements will no longer be part of the Oklahoma Constitution.
645
Requires that all proceeds, assets and income of certain public retirement systems to be held, invested or disbursed as in trust for a limited
purpose. The retirement systems involved include those administered by a state agency.
646
Would allow an annual property tax levy for a county to maintain an Oklahoma cooperative extension office for fieldbased programs. The levy could only be made if approved by a majority of voters of the county. The levy must be sufficient to meet the county's share of the total funding of the cooperative extension office, but could not, in any event, be more than one mill on the dollar value of property.
647
Imposes a tax on health care programs. Under the laws, hospitals would pay a tax of 1.83
George Bush
Bush: Opposes abortion except in cases of rape or incest, or when the life of the mother is threatened. Favors a constitutional amendment to overturn Roe v. Wade, and allows states to ban or limit abortion.
Ross Perot
Perot: Pro-choice.
percent on some revenue. Nursing homes and similar facilities would pay $3 per patient per day. Some facilities for the mentally retarded would pay 10 percent of certain revenue. Retail pharmacies would collect a 1.8 percent tax on prescription drug sales. The laws create a grant program for some residents of nursing homes and similar facilities.
648
Gives counties the option of exempting household goods and certain livestock from ad valorem taxation. The exemption would have to be approved at an election. The measure would provide for an adjusted millage rate for each taxing entity within an approving county. The adjusted millage rate would make up for
revenue lost due to the tax exemption.
649
Allows the state to become indebted in an amount up to $350 million. It allows the legislature to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds. Money from the bonds would be used to build, remodel and repair state buildings and make other capital improvements. Monies would also be used to buy land, equipment and furnishings for such buildings. Construction is authorized at more than 20 state colleges and universities. Construction is also authorized by various state departments. The bonds would be repaid in 30 years or less. They would be repaid with monies from
some cigarette taxes, taxes imposed to repay the bonds or general revenues. The measure would only become law if voters approve the charity gaming laws and taxes proposed by House Bill 2074 (State Question 650).
650
Regulates charity games. Charity games are bingo games and breakopen ticket games. The Oklahoma Tax Commission would administer and enforce the laws. The commission would also issue licenses to organizations, distributors and manufacturers. Certain entities may obtain an exemption from specific provisions of the act. The measure sets limits on the value of prizes for bingo sessions and the cost of break-open ticket games.
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Student killed in crash with house had been drinking, police say By Heide Brandes
Staff Writer New evidence indicates the University of Central Oklahoma student killed Saturday morning after his car struck a house was driving while intoxicated, Doug Walker, Edmond police officer, said Tuesday. Robin White, 22, was driving west on 2nd Street when he lost control of his car near the intersection of 2nd and Boulevard and hit the house on the southeast corner of the intersection. "Evidence indicates he was under the influence of alcohol when the accident happened," Walker said. "By law, we don't know if he was until the toxology report comes in, but the physical evidence indicates
he was driving while intoxicated." Walker said White attended a private party at Oxford Oaks where he was seen drinking. White left the party around 9:30 p.m. and was last seen leaving an Alpha Kappa Psi party at the National Guard Armory at 600 S. Bryant around 3 a.m. White was driving in excess of 60 miles per hour on 2nd Street when the right front tire of the car hit a curb. He tried to regain control, struck the opposite curb and then the house. Philip and Corrinne Kelley, residents of the house, were asleep when the car struck their bedroom wall. White, a UCO senior and an oral communications/ major, died of head and neck injuries.
The house rented by Philip and Corrinne Kelley still stands after UCO student Robin White's car crashed into it early Saturday morning. (Photo by Mike Simons)
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Deadlines for dropping nearer By Teri Harzheim
Student Writer University of Central Oklahoma students planning to drop a course need to keep in mind that the withdrawal
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Notre Dame prof to speak By Travis Clark
Student Writer Dr. George Howard, chairman of the psychology department of Notre Dame University, will lead a two-day workshop on Narrative Psychology, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma Psychology Department in Ballrooms A and B of the University Center this weekend. Howard has published two books and numerous articles on the subject of narrative psychology. He will discuss narrative psychology in the context of theory, research and
therapy, said Dr. Robert Doan, assistant professor of psychology. "The basic idea of narrative psychology is what the human brain does is tell itself stories to make sense out of life," said Doan. In each session, Howard will give a presentation, followed by a "reflective conversation" by a guest panel. Then the audience will be invited to participate in a question, answer and discussion period. The guest panel consists of Dr. Mike Knight, UCO; Dr. Allan Parry, Family Therapy Program, Calgary, Canada; Dr. Tom Curtain, Wichita State
University; Dr. Janet AdamsWescott, Family and Children's Service, Tulsa; and Dr. Penny Meyers, Wichita State University. "Narrative Psychology is viewing life from the perspective of a story which has different perspectives," said Dr. David Mitchell, professor of psychology. "Whereas science views from facts, narrative psychology asks what culture or story does science bring." Both students and professionals are invited to the event. The fee for students is set at $20 and for professionals is $45.
Depression strikes 4 to 5 percent; loss of energy, guilt, suicide symptoms By Teri Harzheim
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worthlessness, difficulty concentrating or remembering, loss of interest in previously interesting or pleasurable things, suicide and psycho motor changes. "A lot of suicidal thinking has to be taken seriously, even if many don't follow through," said Beckman. "You have to ask them 'Have you developed a plan?' and have they made any
"Even if a person has five out of nine symptoms they are still generally able to be marginally functional," Beckman said. The types of depression, such as manic, bipolar and unipolar,
Cartoons of the Far Side and the New Yorker were the start of Monday night's depression were also discussed. seminar with speaker Dr. Ed "A person who is manic feels Beckman sponsored by the euphoria. He is elated. There is University of Central Oklahoma an internal chemical process that Counseling Center. The seminar makes them feel energetic and was from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Council Room at the University L` even grandiose," said Beckman. "As it gets more severe, the Center. A lot of suicidal depression is biological and Beckman, a clinical psychologist, spent 11 years as a thinking has to be taken psychological. It is important to faculty member at the University seriously, even if many interrupt the depression as soon as possible," said Beckman. of Oklahoma. A staff don't follow through. psychologist with Psychiatric Two more free seminars about Associated Inc., Beckman —Dr. Ed Beckman depression will be held in the speaks at nationwide seminars Clinical Psychologist upcoming weeks. The video on depression and has a private practice in Midwest City. preparations as in a gun or made "Depression: The Storm Within" will be shown from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday night's seminar dealt out their will." with the forms of depression "The thing most likely to keep this Monday in the Seminole commonly found and what their a person from committing Room #402 at the University Center with a personality test symptoms are. suicide is hope," he said. "In depression you often find Psycho motor changes refer to conducted afterward for those people with low self-esteem," changes in thinking and interested. Beckman again will said Beckman. "It's a vicious movement, Beckman said. A hold an open discussion seminar cycle in which you find negative person may begin to talk slower on depression from 4 to 5 p.m., Nov. 9 in the Seminole Room. thinking and self-defeating or sleep later than usual. behaviors. There's something about depression that biases the Learn to Skydive way you look at the world." According to Beckman, there only$125 is a 4 to 5 percent incidence of Weekly Classes major depression in the nation. People with major depression ...the in Norman have five of the nine symptoms Rt. 1 Box 26B ultimate related to depression for two weeks or more. The nine high Washington, OK 73093 symptoms are persistent depression, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, loss of energy, feelings of guilt or
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Barbie bandit dies after overdose SAN DIEGO (AP) — A $1 million collection of Barbie dolls was recovered and a suspect in the theft was found dead, an apparent suicide, police said. Most of the 5,000 dolls and their possessions, from houses to a Corvette, were found Monday in a self-storage locker, police spokesman Dave Cohen said. The suspect in the case, adult-movie maker Bruce Scott Sloggett, 41, was found dead Saturday of an apparent drug overdose, Sgt. Mike Lodge said. The collection was stolen Oct, 10 from Glenn Offield's house, which was then doused with gasoline and set on fire. Offield said his collection contained every piece of Barbie paraphernalia made between 1959 and 1972. Every item is in mint condition and "never played with," he said.
Suit pinned on bogus abortion clinics SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Planned Parenthood chapter filed suit Monday against four groups it says operate bogus abortion clinics as a ruse to talk women out of tenninating theirpregnancies. The lawsuit, tiled in San Diego Superior Court, accuses the groups of false advertising and other unlawful business practices. It also seeks unspecified monetary damages for a woman who said she visited one of the clinics in September after finding it listed in a telephone directory. "This is really a consumer fraud issue," said Mark Salo, executive director of Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside counties, which brought the lawsuit.
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Magick satisfies spiritual needs By Pam Thurman Guest Writer Fall arrives in Oklahoma City long before green leaves change to red, yellow or brown, and blow from sturdy branches in the not too gentle breeze. But the people arriving at Christopher's home on the northwest side of the city seem not to notice the summer-like weather as they come with their gifts of nature — a watermelon, branches of basil, beeswax candles made that day by the bearer — to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox Sabbat, a time when day and night are of equal length, and summer turns to fall. Inside the house, sounds of ancient Celtic drumming beat from speakers attached to a compact disc player sitting atop a console color television. Christopher, a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, accepts each gift with a compliment about it to the presenter. He carries the watermelon to the kitchen, and hurries to find a vase for the basil which he sets in front of a coffee table altar. When the vase topples, he goes into the yard and brings back chunks of quartz rock to surround it. Even though the ritual he has planned for tonight doesn't call for candles on the altar, he quickly produces a saucer to set them on and comments on their beauty as their creator lights the wicks. "I like to follow tradition, but I'm not bound by it," he says with a smile. Christopher is site host for the September meeting of the Oklahoma City chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, C.U.U.P.s, founded by Madeline, a graduate student at UCO. Madeline described paganism as the broadest global religion. "I want to clarify other things that might be confusing. Pagan is like Christianity, it's the broadest term; Wicca would be like Baptist, a denomination; and
witchcraft would be like Orthodox Roman Catholic," she said. "Witchcraft is a term for a religion in England and Scotland in the years 1400 to 1500, and those people have died away. There are some people who still call themselves witches because they are the descendants of the women who lived then, and they can trace their lineage back to real witches, to the burning times," she said. None of the members of C.U.U.P.s call themselves witches, but most say they practice some form of magick along with their religion. "High magick is always spelled with a "k" after the "c" so as to separate it from stage magic," explained Taylor, a journalism major at UCO who is not a member of C.U.U.P.s, but has practiced magick for 12 years.
reaching up to the sky, becoming one with the sky. She tells the group they complete a circle with the earth. Madeline's soft tones relax the group. After the meditation, she draws an imaginary circle of protection around the group beginning from the east. She circles the room, lighting four candles held in sconces, one sconce on each of the four walls. The aspect of both a god and a goddess is what attracted another UCO journalism major, Lynne, to paganism. Like Taylor, Lynne is not a member of C.U.U.P.s. Unlike Taylor, she does not practice magic at all. She refers to herself as a
"fellow traveler" of Wicca because she believes in Wiccan principles. "It's more comfortable, I think, in our culture to think of god as a him just because we've been indoctrinated that way, but A feast is spread in a separate in Wicca their main deity is room, shaved meats, deviled female. They believe in a god eggs, pickles, vegetables, chips and goddess, but the goddess has and dips, wine for those who primacy over the god. She is wish to drink alcohol, soft the main deity because Earth and drinks for those who don't. nature are considered female," But this is for later, after the Lynne explained. ritual. "Pagan is often times One of the members lights synonymous with goddess the powdered incense which lies worship, and because of this on a special type of charcoal particular way of thinking, it's briquet. Lights are dimmed. very open, it's very welcoming Out of the recently formed of women and female issues, and group's approximately 15 those are things that I value," members, seven have come she said. Lynne smiled and tonight. Unable to get a added, "Which since I'm female babysitter, one of the women it's in my own best interest to." has brought her three-year-old "I came to believe a long daughter with her. time ago that there's one god, A matching sofa and love seat but god has many names. line adjacent walls. Two people There's room for everybody's sit on each of these. Another god," she said. two sit on wood chairs in front The local C.U.U.P.s group of the fireplace. Madeline stands believes that too. in front of the television set. "The way I see it is that there She asks the group to close their was god before there was man, eyes as she guides them through and so it doesn't matter what a meditation. man calls god, god is just the She tells the group to same. He has always been there. visualize themselves as trees. It's just that people call him She says their feet are firmly different names, but it's the same planted on the ground, they can creator," Madeline said. feel the roots spread from their "And so C.U.U.P.s — what feet into the earth; they are we do is that each month we let grounded. Madeline directs them someone else take their turn at to see their arms as limbs showing us their view of the
creator, and that way each person is validated," she said. After completing the circle of protection, Madeline welcomes the four elements of the earth — air to the east, fire to the south, water to the west, earth to the north — into the circle. Although inviting the four quarters is a standard in pagan rituals, Madeline has personalized it by using sign language. The group moves to the altar. With limited space and being aware of staying within the protective circle, the shift is filled with many polite "excuse me's" as everyone finds a place in front of the altar. They bow before it as a woman with a flowing veil covering her head reads of death that autumn brings. Everyone stands, they seem to naturally follow the invisible line of the circle and go around it halfway. A glass of water is passed from member to member, everyone drinks from it except Madeline, who dips in her finger explaining she has a cold. Christopher asks if people have any blessing requests. The requests are varied — protection, health, prosperity. The member with a request stands in front of the altar while the other members spread out to complete the circle which extends around the altar. A healing color corresponding with the individual's request is selected for everyone to visualize as they move around the circle. The circle of people moves clockwise. The members visualize the color and chant the person's name who stands before the altar. Arms begin to raise
and lower. The room temperature warms. Hands tingle. The group stops. They stand with arms outstretched toward the person in the center sending "energy" and positive thoughts to that person. Members touch the ground to release what they term "energy" between individual requests.. Christopher talked about the misconceptions people have concerning the magick practiced by pagans. "As far as how society is looking at Wiccans or pagans — what the Christian sect is looking at and maybe making remarks about — I feel people like that are showing contempt prior to investigation. As you saw here...there weren't any great shafts of blue and white light...there are no animals being sacrificed, there's no blood being shed, there are no negative incantations or anything of the sort," Christopher said. With spiritual needs satisfied, Madeline closes the circle and members drift toward the adjoining room where the feast is laid out to nourish physical needs. The girl who wore the veil during the ritual says she must hurry home tonight; she leaves the house to calls of "Blessed be." After about an hour of feasting and fellowshipping, Madeline says she needs to go home and get some sleep. Between work and school she has been awake for over 24hours. The group of women riding with her walk outside. The weather has turned chilly. Maybe autumn is in the air after all.
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Ghost continues haunting of music theater • By Kathy Jo Karr Staff Writer
Theater. "The rumors are that he's appeared over the years on the fly rail and in the seating area in With whispers of Halloween the auditorium," said Mitchell on the lips of the superstitious, Hall Manager James Poe. tales of ghosts and eerie Poe said he's not certain when encounters become more Thornton first began appearing prevalent. On the evening when but remembers hearing tales of the barrier between the worlds of Thornton's appearances when the living and the dead is at its Poe was a student here in the most fragile, sightings of spirits early '70s. soar. "When I was a student at UCO The University of Central back in the early '70s, there was Oklahoma has its own spooky a lot of talk about it. People spectre. Thornton is his name, would talk of having help on the and his tormented soul roams the fly rail with the counterweight rafters of the Mitchell Hall system. A person would call for
help with something and would get it, but when they turned to look no one would be there," Poe said. No one is certain of Thornton's origin, Poe said, but there are rumors about where he comes from. "The word is, though I've never seen any record of it, is that someone fell from the gridiron during a play. The man was supposedly a maintenance worker, and it was a Thornton Wilder play. That's how he got his name," Poe said. Poe said he has never encountered Thornton or
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"Some students tend to lay the blame for something that goes wrong during a production on Thornton," Poe said. "Sometimes individuals claim that Thornton drops pebbles from the grid. But you get that kind of substance in a lot of old buildings." Poe told of a former UCO music student who also worked as a member of the campus police who told of encountering Thornton late one night. "He said when he was working for the campus police and was locking up the building one night, he saw Thornton in an upstairs window," Poe said. "He described him as middle-aged, wearing a heavy coat, like a trench coat, and he had mediumlength hair."
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experienced any unusual feelings in the theater, although he has in the past heard several stories from students.
Drama and music students tell of props moving with no explanation and lights flickering. But Poe dismisses the thought of there being an actual ghost in Mitchell Hall Theater.
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"Other than the stories I hear, I don't get much of a feel for him. I've been all over this facility and these old buildlings have creepy sounds," Poe said. "But if you've been here a while, you get to the point where you recognize what the sounds are."
Some University of Central Oklahoma drama and music students reportedly have seen "Thornton," the legendary ghost that supposedly haunts Mitchell Hall Theater, in the above window in the theater. Jim Poe, manager of the theater, said he has little faith in the legend of the ghost. (Photo by Mike Simons)
But whether the stories are fact or fiction, the telling of Thornton's legend can provide creepy entertainment on a Halloween eve.
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Volleyball team demolish records at tournament
McIntosh claims All Conference honors
From staff reports Central Oklahoma's men's and women's cross country teams will each have a much deserved week off to prepare for the NCAA II South Regional, which are to be held Nov. 7 in Clinton, Mississippi. Both teams placed fifth in last week's Lone Star Conference meet, held in Kingsville, Texas. Senior John McIntosh again led UCO's men, earning All-LSC honors with a seventh-place Finish, McIntosh ran the 10-kilometer course in 33:46. Shawn Johnson, slowed by an injury, finished 18th in 35:23. Chad Kubat was 22nd with a clocking of 35:54 As for the Lady Bronchos, Ashley Mathis and juco transfer Ursula Wabaunsee finished 19th and 20th, respectively in the conference meet. Mathis finished the five-kilometer course in 21:01, while Wabaunsee followed with 21:02.
By Justin Harper Sports Editor Central Oklahoma sports information director Mike Kirk will need plenty of white-out this week thanks to the UCO volleyball team. The Lady Bronchos broke seven school records last week which means plenty of corrections to be made in the UCO record book by the sports information department. "With the program being fairly new it was only a matter of time before the records were broken," said UCO sports information assistant Bill Kramer. "But they've got some real talent on that team, and breaking seven records in four matches shows that." During the Lady Bronchos fivegame match loss to Peru State (in the Nebraska-Omaha Tournament), UCO broke single-game school records for kills (85), assists (80) and sets (221). Four individual records were set during the tourney also. Amy Parten upped her caner dig total to 1,366 and passed Heather Devine in the record book to set her 10th school record. The Lady Bronchos lone senior needs just 38 more digs this season to break the single-season record in that category. Parten also ranks second on the single-season kills list with 460 and aces with 60. Kristin Vincent took over the number-one spot on the UCO career solo-block list with 131, surpassing Devine. Rachel Price joined in on the record-breaking barrage by setting two school records. The Edmond native set single-match school marks for assists (76) and sets (203) against Peru State. With 11 more assists this year Price will overtake Shawna Clark as the record-holder in that department as well. The Lady Bronch's fell in all three matches of the UNO tourney to bring their record to 17-13. UCO did, however, play well and several players produced great performances. Parten was named to the AllTournament team after racking up 57 kills in 147 attacks for an attack percentage of .347, and Vincent smashed 22 kills in 45 attacks for a .400 attack percentage.
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Student Writer The University of Central Oklahoma chapter of the Gay Lesbian Alliance for Student Support will participate in the Ken Taylor Memorial AIDS Walk Nov. 1 in Bricktown. Walkers are asked to raise $20 or more per kilometer through sponsors. Proceeds from the walk will got to various AIDS support and education organizations. The walk will cover 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of downtown Oklahoma City. Dr. Lewis Irving, faculty advisor for GLASS, invites any interested persons to attend the walk. OASIS Foundation, which is sponsoring the walk, recommends walkers dress in layers, wearing comfortable shoes, and bringing an umbrella. Check-in for the walk is at noon on Nov. 1. Opening ceremonies start at 1 p.m. and the walk itself is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. The walk will start at the corner of Oklahoma and Sheridan in Bricktown. Water and restroom facilities will be provided at various points along the route. Those interested in joining GLASS in the walk should contact Dr. Irving at 341-2980 or ext. 5276.
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The sight of students struggling to reach the Art Building with arms filled with large canvases and sculptures announces the upcoming opening of the annual student art show at the Univerisity of Central Oklahoma. The 1992 opening of the "UCO Art Students' Juried Exhibition" is at 1 p.m., Sunday, with the Awards Reception from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Museum of Art. "The show gives students an opportunity to not only show their work, but also educates them in the number of options to prepare their work," said William Wallo, museum director. "With the limit of pieces that can be submitted, the students themselves become a juror." Judging will be by 13 art faculty members jurying each of the categories. The categories of media are: oil and acrylic painting, waterbase painting, mixed media, applied design, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, sculpture, weaving, jewelry, photography, ceramics and drawing. "The show offers a range of diversity and a whole new layer of competition for the students," said Wallo.
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europe trip ... By Teri Harzheim Student Writer
University of Central Oklahoma students will have a chance to experience parts of Eastern Europe previously inaccessible by the western world. The UCO Art Department is sponsoring a two week study tour of Eastern Europe this spring from May 1326. "The trip gives students an opportunity to see museums and collections that were not easily
accessible a few years ago to Americans," said Dr. William Hommel, Art Department chairman. "The students will be able to view the modern art and the reaction the artists had to repression." Cost of the tour is approximately $1640 with $1181 due on the Dec. 18 reservation deadline The cost includes airfare, transportation by bus, triple room hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, trip insurance, flight bag, entrances, tips, taxes, some museum admissions and a tour of six cities: Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Heidelberg. Some of the highlights to be seen during the trip are museums such as the Pergamon museum that houses ancient Egyptian art such as the Nefertiti head, a castle and cathedral in Prague, Checkoslovakia, th e Schoenbrunn and Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the viewing of Old Masters' works in both Vienna and Budapest, and a tour of a ruined castle and an optional river trip in Heidelberg, Germany. Maximum number for redstration is 45 persons and $85 is due with application form. For more information contact Hommel, at (405) 3412980 ext. 5202.
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Dancers to perform By Lisa K. Dunn Student Writer The Kaleidoscope Dance Company at the University of Central Oklahoma will present their Choreography Concert Plus, a concert in which choreographers preform their work, at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Mitchell Hall Theatre. "Oklahoma audiences don't often have the opportunity to see notable choreography that is preformed in other cities," said Jamie Jacobson, UCO director of dance. "We feel we have selected two of the best choreographers in the nation to present their works at this concert," said Jacobson. The guest choreographers featured are Keith Johnson, of Utah and Holly Williams, of Dallas. Johnson will present "Blue Horses", a performance based on the image of white horses running in slow motion in the
blue light of morning, accenting strong but gentle horses running, jumping and falling in a large circle, said Jacobson. William's new work, "Skin to Skin" will be featured in the concert. Williams has choreographed worldwide with Mark Morris, of New York City. She will also perform "The Hard Nut", Morris' version of the "Nutcracker" this December at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, in New York City. As part of the "Dance in America" series, "The Hard Nut" will air on PBS in December. According to information provided by Jacobson, "Skin to Skin" will also feature JAHRUBA, a guest musician
performs with three local bands which include the Rhapsody Jazz Band, Street People Reggae Band, and JAHRUBA and the Distrant Drum Band. "Reflections", choreographed by Jacobson, portrays the pain and sorrow associated with death and the stages of losing a loved one. It was also featured in last years concert. "Mad About You", also featured last year, was choreographed by Daphne McCoy, a student and Kaleidoscope dancer at UCO. Jill Gragg Priest and Billy Sprague, Jr., students at UCO, will choreograph works in progress.
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October 29, 1992
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SPECIAL NOTICES GREEK & CLUBS RAISE A COOL 1,000.00 IN JUST ONE WEEK! PLUS $1000 FOR THE MEMBER WHO CALLS.. And a FREE HEADPHONE RADIO just for calling 1-800-932-0528,x65. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Your friends overseas can qualify for college entry in six 4-week terms or less. Master teachers, TOEFL-oriented. Applications $30. $600 per term. Overseas representatives needed now! Visit 1015-C Waterwood Parkway, Edmond. Call English Language Center at 348-7602. $$AMBITIOUS$$? Need more time and money for yourself? I'll give you the opportunity to own your own branch of a well-respected national company! No selling required, no expensive investments and We help YOU make $$$! Call ASAP! Wendy 262-9180 or 262-7081 after 5 PM. ATTENTION: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, andThailand. Proven business opportunity to take home. No obligation. Large Potential. Call (405)359-1484. NEED WITNESS to accident at 9th & Broadway on Wed, Oct 21 around 7:30 am. Call 341-7733.
SERVICES *** ASAP TYPING Professional typing & speedy service. Reports, theses, term papers, resumes & business needs. Can help w/editing & writing; any format-APA, MLA, etc. Spell check & letter-quality print. FREE disk storage. $1.50/pg. Available anytime. Call Debi 341-6282. CLEAR UP CREDIT REPORTS REJECTED FOR CREDIT? Correct bad credit information from Credit Bureau files. We will use existing state and/or federal laws to help you. Free Details. Certified Consumer Credit Consultants Harold G. Wickizer & Assoc. 405-356-9610, 405-523-1985, 1-800-356-9610.
TYPING-Edmond resident with college degree will type yourterm paper for $1.50/page(Resumes $7.50 & Up). Call 341-1029. TYPING-Edmond resident with journalism degreewill type/proofread papers or resumes. Call Deborah at 340-5285. TYPING-Professional word processing, letter-quality printer, quality work, reasonable rates. Notary Public. Call 340-6370. WORDS UNLIMITED-Professionally typed, laser printed documents/term papers. 755-9709. NEED HELP w/math? Call the math doctor. 340-0685. ATTORNEY'S Bado & Bado Husband and wife team offering private placement adoption as a loving & caring alternative. 1800 Canyon Park Circle, Suite 310. 340-1500. WORD PROCESSING, manuscripts, reports, theses, resumes. Saved on disk. Laser printing. Will check spelling, grammar. Fast , reliable, accurate. Reasonable rates, CLOSE TO CAMPUS. Call Rose Ann at 3403744. FAST ACCURATE TYPINGTerm papers, theses, familiarwith APA and MLA formats. Computer with near letter quality printer; speller/grammar check, with backup disks. $1.25/pg. double space. Resumes start $7.50/pg. Call Loretta 348-1005. $$COLLEGE MONEYS$-Private Scholarships. America's finest. Since 1981. You're guaranteed a minimum of $250 worth of financial aid from the sources provided, or we will send you a $250 US Savings Bond. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LOCATORS, Box 1881 Joplin, MO 648021881. 1-800-879-7485. IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY- All immigration matters. Visas, Green Cards, work permits, etc. Call Susan Jerningan Brown, Atty. at law(405)843-0797. PREGNANT Anxious. Need Help? We can help... The Pregnancy Testing Center in Edmond. Free pregnancy test available. Call 3413139 or 359-1400 for more information. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Monday 7:30-9 PM. No appointment necessary. Wesley Foundation 311 E. Hurd Info., 341-5450 TERM PAPER ASSISTANCE Let me help you research/write the first draft of your paper. Call 945-2921 leave message. GET SUPERB quality vitamins, minerals, body building, and
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Get a head start on next summer! For employment program call 1206-545-4155 ext. A5806.
ENGLISH as a second language small groups/private lessons. Call for info., Ellen 8483071. Also translation: several languages, competitive rates.
EARN MORE THAN MINIMUM WAGE Working yourown hours. No investment. Training provided. Demonstrate Environmental Treatment Systems to friends and family. Environmental Systems Consulting 751-7470.
WORDS UNLIMITED-Professionally typed, laser printed documents/term papers 755-9709 (leave message). NEED Help/Math? Call the math doctor. 340-0685. Personal Care for Your BabyClose to UCO. Affordable. Flexible Hours. Weekends too. Call 359-9037 for more information.
EMPLOYMENT NEED COLLEGE STUDENT to care for 2 children in my home 25-30 hrs/wk. Call Pam at 3402030 after 5pm. $200-$500 WEEKLY Assemble products at home. Easy! NO selling. You're paid direct. Fully Guaranteed. Information 24-Hour Hotline. 801379-2900. Copyright # OK1OKDH. $$$$FREE TRAVEL AND RESUME EXPERIENCE!! Individuals and Student Organizations wanted to promote SPRING BREAK, call the nation's leader. Inter-Campus Programs 1-800327-6013. THE CHILDREN'S PLACE FUN-N-FIT AIDES Looking for energetic students & other individuals who enjoy working w/children. Previous experience preferred. Hours 7-8:30 am, 3:15-6 PM, M-F. Qualified applicants should apply in person Baptist Medical Center Personnel Dept., Physicians Professional Bldg., Ste 320, 3400 NW Expressway, OKC, OK 73112. EARN TOP DOLLARS While perfecting your communication skills. We offera fun, professional environment for confider., quality-minded people with a clear phone voice. We guarantee you $5.00 per hour + commission, and only require 16 hours a week. To find out more about the best paying, most flexible schedule in the area.,.843-0760. STUDENTS NEEDED for part time work, 20 hrs/wk. Flexible schedule! Must have exceptional communication skills. Telemarketing representative pays $5/hr + bonuses! For appointment call Jim Campbell or Jack Whittaker at 239-2525. ALASKA SUMMER EMPLOYMENT- fisheries. Earn $600+/ week in canneries or $4000+/ month on fishing boats. Free transportation! Room & Board! Over 8,000 openings. No experience necessary. Male or Female.
COLLEGE STUDENTS NEEDED in marketing research promotion. Earn extra $$. Send SASE for more info: C.R.D., 10443 N. May Ave., Suite #750, Dept. 4C, OKC 73120. STUDENTS STUCK WITH STAFFORD While college funds are getting smaller and tuition bill are getting bigger, students are getting poor. Don't pawn your future to the bank! TCI America's No,1 Telemarketing Firm now has openings for articulate, mature, friendly people who want the BEST JOB IN TOWN. Our professional management offers $6-$8/hour. Flexible scheduling. Opportunity for advancement. Fun, dynamic atmosphere. Supplement your college funds while preparing for a career. CALL 359-7444 TODAY ATTENTION STUDENTS!!! America's fastest growing national teledirect marketing company has 150 immediate openings for mature, articulate individuals who wish to supplement their full-time earnings or help with monthly expenses. $6.00$8.00/ hr are the average earnings of our sales reps. Excellent bonuses and incentives. NATIONWIDE EXPANSION has created many excellent opportunities for employment. We call only the existing customers of ourprestigious clients. NO COLD CALLS! Customers were mailed brochures describing the many benefits of the products and services we offer. For more information, and to arrange for an interview Call 359-7444. CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE 201 N. Meridian. Accepting applications for wait staff. Apply in person M-F 2-5 PM. No experience necessary. Flexible hours. EOE 948-7778. Chronically ill or physically disabled UCO students wanted as volunteers for research on coping and adaptation. Candidates include individuals w/asthma , diabetes, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, etc. Please call Shelley at 524-7989 or contact Dr. Larry L Mullins, Psychology Dept, x5413. LOVE'S TRAVEL STOP-Now hiring full or part time positions. Flexible hours: Daytime, evening, and night shifts. Apply in person at 1-35 and 122nd (One block North of Frontier City).
FOR SALE 89 MERCEDES $200 86 VW $50 87 MERCEDES $100 65 MUSTANG $50 Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE Information-24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2929 Copyright # OK1OKJC. 1983 MAZDA, 4-dr auto, AC, front wheel drive, new tires $1500 OBO, 3400213 after 6. 61 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE -32K actual miles, completely original, never restored. Immaculate, with full power equipment including automatic headlight dimmer. Asking $6,000-serious inquiries only. 752-0708 or 3412980 ext. 5916. MUST SELL!! 1988 Isuzu Impulse. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. Pay me $1500 and take over payment. Call 359-8202. SUPER NINTENDO New $110. 2 controls. Gene 340-6000 anytime.
FOR RENT BRONCO TRAILER PARK space available. Close to UCO. Water furnished. 1200 E. Main, Edmond, 341-1216. LARGE 1 BEDROOM $199, large 2 bedroom $250, 755-0300. FEMALES 1/2 Block to UCO, bills paid, 10 new efficiency apartments w/private baths. Available NOW. 4782767.
LOST & FOUND LOST: Page Plus Pager in area of Liberal Arts Bldg approx 4 wks ago. Call 677-9488. Reward. Lost on Friday, October 23 a picture I.D. of a boy of about six years of age. Id was of 'The Republic of Ecuador". Name on front of card is Moreno Espinosa, Mauricio Javier. Fingerprint on back of ID card. Very Important!! Call Theresa at 359-0676 leave message.
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