The Vista November 5, 1996

University of Central Oklahoma

TUESDAY November 5, 1996

The Student Voice Since 1903

By Lisa Tatum

Staff Writer ix years ago the Edmond Chamber of Commerce members envisioned a new building in a more visible and easily accessible location.

But finding just the right spot for just the right price wasn't easy.

Enter George Nigh.

As a member of the chamber

Partners with Edmond

During groundbreaking ceremonies Oct. 30, Nigh and Mike Brown, president of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, agreed that the partnership is a win-win situation.

The 7,200 square foot building will contain offices for the Edmond Chamber of constructed west of the fire Commerce, the Edmond station on Second Street.

Economic Development "It's part of our effort to be a Authority, the Edmond partner with the city of Edmond," said Nigh.

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Chamber of Commerce building to be constructed on UCO land board of directors, Nigh said he was aware of their plans to search for a new site and offered the group a long term lease of UCO land—located on the

southeast corner of the campus off of Second Street.

As a result, the new Edmond Chamber of Commerce building is scheduled to be

INSIDE TODAY INDEX Editorial 2 Letters 2 Sports 8,9 Around Campus 14 Classifieds 15

PHOTOGRAPHY Three UCO professors attend a photography workshop at Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

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Dr. Mike Xu explores the ancient writing and language of Olmec.

UCO President George Nigh, John Kirkpatrick of the Kirkpatrick Foundation, Regent Mike Brown, Bob Rudkin, mayor of Edmond, Brad Thomas, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Wanda Cantrell break ground for the new Edmond Chamber of Commerce site at UCO. (Photo by Dan Smith)

ARCHITECT Architect Jim Hurd takes over the responsibilities for construction projects at UCO.

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hen most of us think of rape we envision a brutal attack by a stranger—but this is only one visage of rape.

Sometimes the face is a familiar one, and that may be even more devastating.

When an unknown person forces a sexual encounter, it's easier to accept that the situation was uncontrollable.

But when someone we know, someone we trust even, violates that trust, then we may question ourselves; doubt our judgment that led us to trust them in the first place.

Gender & Society magazine estimates that 60 to 80 percent of all rapes are date or acquaintance rape.

The media isn't solely responsible for these statistics, rape has undoubtedly been happening since the dawn of civilization, but the media contributes to the problem.

Media reinforces the myth that women don't know what they want.

One of the most memorable movie scenes of all time is from Gone with the Wind.

Scarlett comes home to fmd Rhett drinking scotch. He starts kissing her and she tells him to stop. He persists and she tells him no.

Finally he sweeps her off her feet and carries her up that grand staircase toward the bedroom. All the while she's beating her fists on his chest and telling him to put her down.

But he doesn't—he thinks he knows what she wants.

And this is supported by the next scene where Scarlett is so happy she's humming over her breakfast tray.

Communication of any kind is difficult and sexual communication is probably the most difficult of all. But it's also the most important.

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Vol. 98, No. 19 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149

Student expresses disappointment in The Vista's editorial cartoon

Farzana Razak John Clanton Gayleen Langthorn Zachary Valenski Joel Reagan Richard Tortorelli Jerry Yeoh Angela Campbell Mike Gustafson Melissa Lieberman Adviser

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he Oct. 31 issue of The Vista has certainly captured the spirit of Halloween—at least the "trick" part of "trick-or-treat." Once again you have used the timehonored liberal method of distorting facts to draw_ a fallacious conclusion. The Pujan Roka editorial cartoon depicts presidential candidate Bob Dole as aterripting to intimidate candidate Ross Perot to leave the race.

In no news story that I have read or heard was the Dole campaign's effort to persuade Perot to drop out characterized as a direct demand or as

intimidation tactics. Even Perot has not described it as such. It was a simple request, which was simply denied. This is the way of honorable negotiations.

But it should not be a shock that The Vista would show it as such, because intimidationtactics are the terms (and only the terms) in which liberals themselves think. Scaremongering is the rule of the day for Democrats, and if you need any proof of that, listen to some of the campaign ads on the radio placed by the Oklahoma Democratic Party. Since the Democrats are functionally unable to attract legitimate

support by putting forth truly innovative ideas, they are reduced to doing so by demonizing opponents' accomplishments. (For a liberal, Halloween is no special event. In the name of politics, they have elected the terrifying customs of the holiday to an art form, practicing them every day of the year.)

Thanks to left-wing lies and media blathering, what was once civil discourse in American politics is now neither civil nor discourse. Is it not shameful?

—Bill Norman UCO student

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Convention & Visitors Bureau and UCO's Center for Urban Economic and Business Analysis.

In recognition of Nigh's contribution to the relocation efforts, Brad Thomas, president of the Chamber, announced that the center's UCO office will be named in honor of the president.

"I appreciate knowing my name will remain on campus after my departure," said Nigh.

Office space is only part of the sharing arrangement between the Chamber and UCO. Created in 1992, the UCO Center for Urban Economic and Business Analysis is a function of the college of business administration that provides a platform for faculty and staff to share economic development expertise with off-campus businesses.

A recent analysis of growth and capital spending changes for the Oklahoma Health Center is just one example of the center's function.

Director Dr. Joseph Johnson said the center acquires such contracts from around the central Oklahoma region.

Since Edmond is a fast growing part of that economic area, Johnson said he believes the center's partnership with the Chamber will continue to benefit the city.

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November 5, 1996

Nursing department offers free health screening

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he Department of Nursing will be offering its fourth annual free health screening for full-time UCO staff and faculty who have insurance through the university Nov. 7-8.

Spouses of employees will be able to receive the screening for $20. It will be held from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. in Room 124 of the Coyner Health Science Building.

The UCO nursing staff will conduct the screening. It includes height, weight, blood pressure and a lipid battery which involves a cholesterol analysis and a variety of blood

tests.

The screening process takes approximately 15 minutes and participants should expect their results within seven days. All results are confidential.

Melinda Henderson, assistant professor of nursing, suggested that everyone take the lipid battery to see if they are at risk.

Anyone intersted in taking the lipid battery is required to fast for 12 hours prior to the test.

The department will also offer flu immunizations for $10 for full-time

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employees and their spouses. It is recommended that everyone be immunized.

There is a new strand of flu that will be very contagious, said Shirley Hurd, assistant professor of nursing.

To receive their results, individuals must bring a self-addressed campus envelope for campus mailing or a business-size selfaddressed envelope for home mailing.

This will be the only health screening for this school year. For more information, call Hurd or Henderson at 341-2980, Ext. 5182 or 5183.

November 5, 1996

UCO professors study photography under the best in the country

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hile attending a weekend workshop at Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center, UCO professors studied under some of the best photographers in the country.

The workshop consisted of four categories taught by professional photographers.

The workshop had "the cremede-la-creme of photographers," said Dr. Charles Simmons, assistant professor of journalism.

Simmons said the instructors had shot celebrities like Michael Jackson, Cher and Don Johnson.

Bruce Davidson, New York City, taught the workshop "Portrait of Myself."

Antonin Kratochvil, New York City, held the workshop

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"The workshop reinforces what I already know and that we are current," said Simmons.

Dr. "Woody" Gaddis, professor of journalism, attended a workshop taught by Jay Maisel, New York City, on "Color, Light and Gesture."

Tom Millea, Carmel, Calif., taught the workshop "Toward a Personal Photography." Larry Hefner, instructor of visual art and design attended this workshop.

The workshop taught about concepts instead of techniques, said Hefner. He said the class emphasized on the "why" before the picture.

The workshop is held every year by the Oklahoma Arts Institute's Photography Institute and is open to professional and amateur photographers.

Physical Plant director retires after 14 years at UCO Larry Rankin, UCO physical plant director, retired Oct. 31 after 14 years of service to the university. After two years as the physical plant's director, Rankin, 57, said retiring from such a demanding position was not a hard choice.

"Managing a department that has 100 employees plus student workers on a limited budget, and trying to meet the demands of our aging campus requires a lot of stamina."

Rankin said he has enjoyed preparing the university for its many visitors and events.

"I've been exposed to a lot around here, more than I would have imagined in my wildest dreams," he said. "Events like President Bill Clinton's visit, organizing the parade for Shannon Miller and all of the other special events I've helped prepare on campus has given me the opportunity to see many things that I otherwise would have missed."

He said his immediate plans include no deadlines and plenty of relaxation.

The university is currently advertising to replace Rankin. In the meantime, Farrell Rosson, assistant physical plant director; and Don Powers, physical plant director of safety and environmental management; will both serve as interim associate directors, Rankin said.

Prior to his duties as physical plant director, Rankin served as an associate and assistant director for that department. He also served as UCO's warehouse director.

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By Judy Simpson

Staff Writer In the October 11, 1996 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, an article appeared describing a sexual encounter that sparked a gender rights debate about the line between consenting sex and rape. t a Delta Tau fraternity party in 1993 at Brown University, Providence, R.I., freshman Adam Lack walked into the room of a friend and found a freshman girl lying beside a puddle of vomit.

Lack, who claimed to be sober, invited her to his room.

She accepted, walked to his room and laid down on his bed to sleep. He laid down next to her.

Lack said she began to kiss him. He kissed her back, then they touched each other sexually.

She asked if he had a condom, he said.

After intercourse they smoked cigarettes and talked until 5 or 6 a.m.

Lack said he called her the following week and when he mentioned their encounter she claimed to remember nothing and was amazed he was so matter-of-fact about it.

A month later Lack found himself in the middle of a heated controversy.

The Brown University Disciplinary Council found him guilty of sexual misconduct. The dean of student life suspended him for six months and he was required to attend counseling about the effects of alcohol on sexual and non-sexual relationships.

The council found him guilty

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because the puddle of vomit should have tipped him off that she was drunk.

The issue poses the question: Is alcohol-induced sex consentual?

One of the definitions defining rape in the Oklahoma state statutes is: "Where the victim is intoxicated by a narcotic or anesthetic agent, administered by or with the privity of the accused as a means of forcing the victim to submit; or where the victim is at the time unconscious of the nature of the act and this is known to the accused."

Deb Stanaland, volunteer coordinator for the YWCA crisis center, said men are going to have to start taking more responsibility. She said some young men tell her when a girl says "no" she means "yes."

Stanaland informs them, "when she says no, that means no."

Stanaland said men complain they get mixed signals from women. She tells them, "If you get mixed signals then have the responsibility to tell her so and allow her to make the decision; she will respect you more for that."

She advises men, "If a woman is drunk, don't have sex with her, even if she initiates it; not just for her protection but also for yours." Stanaland said never have sex with a woman who is passed out.

Tody Simon, an associate director of student life at Brown, said even when a woman asks for sex the man must determine if she's drunk, and if she is, walk away. "You're wise to say, 'No thanks, I'm flattered, but let's do this in the morning' ."

Brown University, like other universities—including UCOhave sexual misconduct

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they say no but you continue.

That's nonconsentual sex."

Scott Bauman, a UCO adjunct instructor defined date rape as, "Sex that is unconsenting when it happens." Bauman said the woman in the Lack case made the decision to drink; she did something to alter her sense of control. "We have to have a level of responsibility but I think it was reprehensible that he took advantage of her."

UCO graduate student Andre Taylor defined date rape as when a woman explicitly says no but you continue."If a woman is passed out, that's rape."

UCO senior Susan Jenkins, said, "If a woman is not capable

disciplinary policies. UCO's sexual misconduct policy states:"A victim of sexual misconduct may elect to pursue the concern through the state criminal justice system, as well as the University's student conduct system. University We can provide Infonnation sanctions may include warnings, and coverage for your probation, restrictions, suspension or expulsion."

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UCO sophomore India Williams defined date rape as when a girl says "no."

"If I were a guy I would think it would be morally wrong to take advantage of a girl," she said. However, "girls have got to know their limits."

UCO freshman Paulzetta Talon said it's date rape when one individual chooses not to have intimate relations with another but they continue. "Even when there is mutual heavy petting or sexual contact, if she says no, it means no."

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Education majors required to enroll in foreign language classes

By Christy Monroe Student Writer

0 klahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently approved a policy requiring education majors to have more knowledge in language arts and foreign language.

Students entering the Teacher Education Program in the major fields of elementary, early childhood and special education, as of the fall 1997 semester, will be required to have 12 credit hours in English, science, social studies and math.

All education majors, in any major field, will be taught at a novice level in foreign language.

They must be capable of speaking, understanding, but not writing broken phrases of that language.

Admissions to the Teacher Education Program take place the third week of every fall and spring. semester.

Because of the new

requirements, Dean of the College of Education, Kenneth Elsner, said he is trying to get a third admission period approved for the summer of 1997.

"Because this is such a dramatic change, we want to allow everyone the opportunity to get the information needed for admissions and there may be some who won't know about the changes so this will give them a last chance to get in before the fall semester," Elsner said.

Elsner strongly supports the new requirements and hopes the foreign language education will help teachers be more sensitive of the struggles students experience when English is a second language.

The Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation has also unanimously endorsed the new policy because it will strengthen the academic preparation of elementary teachers who teach these subjects on a daily basis.

This semester, UCO has 4,000 students in the Teacher

Education Program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These students have until the end of the spring 1999 semester to finish their degrees under the present requirements.

After that date they will be responsible for the new requirements.

Other changes waiting for approval in the program include: credit hour changes in some classes and portfolios to be maintained by all education majors starting in the fall 1997 semester. The portfolio specifics are undecided at this time.

"One of higher education's highest priorities is building strong teacher education programs that best serve the needs of future teachers and their students," said Hans Birsch, chancellor for the State Regents for Higher Education.

"We will continually look for ways to improve teacher education as part of our goal to better prepare teachers for Oklahoma classrooms."

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Bronchos bounce back with 21-7 win over Buffs UCO breaks losing streak, stays in playoff hunt

By Richard Tortorelli Sports Writer The Central Oklahoma football team took their first step in a road the Bronchos hope will end in an NCAA Division II playoff berth Saturday at Wantland Stadium.

Faced with a must-win situation if they want to make the postseason, UCO responded with a 21-7 victory over West Texas A&M. UCO came off of two straight defeats against Texas A&MKingsville and Angelo State (Texas), putting the Bronchos' playoff hopes in jeopardy.

"We know we've got to win out to have an outstanding season or have a chance for any postseason," said UCO head coach Gary Howard whose team improved to 6-2, 3-2 in the Lone Star Conference.

UCO junior linebacker Johnny Luter said that UCO must prepare hard for their opponent Saturday at Wantland Stadium, Tarleton State (Texas).

While Angelo State defeated UCO 27-24 last week, Tarleton beat Angelo 42-38 Saturday.

Central Oklahoma freshman Johnnie Jones takes down a West Texas A&M running back Angelo's loss coupled with while junior Scott Hipp looks on Saturday. UCO won 21-7(Staff photo by John Clanton) Texas A&M-Commerce's 17-0 win over Abilene Christian UCO SOCCER CLUB (Texas) puts the Bronchos in a four-way tie for second in the conference standings.

UCO women finish season with two weekend wins

By Darrell Weidner

Student Writer The UCO women's soccer club finished the regular game season with a 2-1 win over the Oklahoma City Royals on Sunday.

After six minutes of play, Elizabeth Allen spurred the team on with the opening goal of the game. Allen went on to score the club's other goal late in the second half.

The one goal scored by the

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Royals occurred late in the first half, when the Royals forward shot one past goalkeeper Amber Dersham.

Dersham received a yellow card penalty for vulgar language near the end of the second half.

The call gave the Royals a chance to even the score, but their shot went to the right of the goal to ensure the team's win.

The team had trouble with passing the ball and wanting to kick goals from far out, coach and sponsor Jalal Daneseshfar said.

The women were scheduled to play on Saturday, but the team from Rose State failed to show, giving UCO the victory by forfeit.

The weekend's wins brings the team's record to 5-1-0 The squad will open postseason play Nov. 9, at Rose State College.

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"They're going to come after us with everything they got," said Luter, who had a teamleading 12 tackles against the Buffs. "Some wins, some losses could move some teams up, possibly them.

"We've got to win out our (last) two games convincingly."

A&M (1-7, 0-5 conference) stayed within a touchdown of UCO at 14-7 until tailback Jubarko Gaines scored his season-high third touchdown of the game with 12:19 left in the

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Stanley Pena UCO Career Passing Leaders Player (tears) Passing Yards 1. Randy Page (1981-83) 4,187 2. Glynn Walker (1984-87) 4,159 3. Stanley Pena (1994-96) * 3,013 4. Mike Jones (1970-72) 2,957 5. Scott Burger (1979-80) 2,433 * Through eight games in 1996 SOURCE: Staff Reports, UCO Sports Information

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fourth quarter.

The Buffaloes, losers of six straight, kept themselves in the game by scoring a touchdown with 7:09 remaining in the second quarter.

Gaines tallied his second score just 3:04 before that, capping a 27-yard drive by slicing 2 yards through the Buffalo defense untouched for • a 14-0 UCO lead.

A&M responded by travelling 84 yards in seven plays. A&M quarterback Craig Coleman threw 18 yards to wide receiver Chris Barnes and ran 14 yards himself on two third-down plays to key the drive.

Coleman connected with Barnes on a 49-yard touchdown pass, hitting the 5-3, 150-pound receiver at the 20. Barnes, who had five catches for 135 yards, coasted into the end zone from there.

Howard said he expected A&M to be tough despite their 16 record entering the game. The Buffaloes lost to conference leader Texas A&M-Kingsville last week 21-0, but the game was VSee BUFFS, Page 9

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SPORTS STATS CENTRAL FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S GAMES State

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Blinn, Texas 14, Northeastern A&M 7 Central Oklahoma 21, West Texas A&M 7 East Central 28, Northeastern 21 Langston 20, Southwestern 6 Nebraska 73, Oklahoma 21 New Mexico 34, Tulsa 23 Northwestern 17, Southeastern 3 Peru St. 40, Panhandle State 15 Texas A&M 38, Oklahoma St. 19

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West Georgia 47, West Alabama 23

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State 20 OT Delta State (Miss.) 34, Valdosta State (Ga.) 28 Ferris State (Mich.) 26, Saginaw Valley State (Mich.) 17 Fort Hays State (Kan.) 30, Chadron State (Neb.) 27 Grand Valley State (Mich.) 38, Northwood (Mich.) 34 Johnson C. Smith (N.C.) 7, North Carolina Central 6 Northern Colorado 21, South Dakota State 6 North Dakota State 59, South Dakota 20 Northwest Missouri State 51, Emporia State (Kan.) 34 Pittsburg State (Kan.) 43, Washburn (Kan.) 14 Texas A&M-Commerce 17, Abilene Christian (Texas) 0 Truman State 38, Missouri Southern State 28

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SATURDAY'S RESULTS Central Oklahoma def. Washburn (Kan.), 10-15, 16-14, 15-13, 13-15, 1512 Mo. Southern def. Central Oklahoma, 14-16, 15-6, 15-7, 15-13 (EDITOR'S NOTE: Game statistics were not available as of press time.)

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scoreless at halftime.

"They played sound and solid First Quarter on offense," said Howard.

UCO Jubarko Gaines 7 run (Ronnie Gulikers kick), 10:20.

Second Quarter UCO defensive backs coach UCO Gaines 2 run (Gulikers kick), 10:05; WTAMU - Charles Barnes 49 pass from Chuck Bailey said he was Craig Coleman (Todd Finney kick), 7:09.

Fourth Quarter frustrated with the secondary's UCO Gaines 25 run (Gulikers kick), 12:19. play in the game.

WTAMU UCO "We didn't play good pass 16 17 FIRST DOWNS defense.

That goes from the rush RUSHING A-YDS. 37-126 51-196 214 120 PASSING YDS. that we didn't contain the 10-27-2 10-19-0 PASSES C-A-I PUNTS NO.-AVG. 7-30 5-29 quarterback, and we didn't cover FUMBLES NO.-LOST 2-2 4-3 the receivers we were supposed 6-42 PENALTIES NO.-YDS. 10-94 31:47 POSSESSION TIME 28:13 to cover, so that caused some TEAM RECORDS (CONF.) 6-2 (3-2) 1-7 (0-6) problems for us.

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Each of UCO's touchdowns were set up by Buffalo mistakes.

Gaines' 7-yard run for a 7-0 lead came after a short 18-yard punt set UCO up at the A&M 28.

UCO defensive end Phil Sexton retrieved a fumble at the 27 to key Gaines' second touchdown, then a 27-yard A&M penalty gave UCO the ball at the 29, preceding Gaines' 25-yard touchdown run, his 11th of the season.

UCO quarterback Stanley Pena took over third place on UCO's career passing yardage list with his 120 yards on 10-of19 passes. Pena now has 3,013 passing yards in his UCO career and 1,011 this season.

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SUNDAY'S RESULTS Central Oklahoma 2 Oklahoma City Royals 1

OKC 1 0 - 1 UCO 1 1 - 2 UCO - Goals: Elizabeth Allen (2, 6:00, 65:00); Saves: 6 (Amber Dersham 4, Krista Henderson 2); Yellow Cards: Amber Dersham (66:00); Shot Opportunties: 17; Shots on goal: 14; Corner Kicks: 4; Free Kicks: 4; Goal Kicks: 5; Offsides: 0; Fouls: 6

MEN'S INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL SUNDAY'S RESULTS IFC League Alpha Tau Omega "A" 57, ACACIA "A" 51 (OT) Alpha Tau Omega "B" 30, Kappa Sigma 19 Sigma Tau Gamma 41, ACACIA "B" 0

Independents Baptist Student Union 6, ROTC 0

WOMEN'S INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL SUNDAY'S RESULTS West Hall Bombers 42, Dream Team II 0

MEN'S BASKETBALL MONDAY'S RESULTS Conoco Oil at Central Oklahoma (Exhibition) (EDITOR'S NOTE: Results of this game were not available as of press time.)

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Voileyballers earn two wins in tourney SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Central Oklahoma volleyball team won two of four in the Pizza Hut Classic hosted by Drury College over the weekend.

"It was a big improvement over last weekend," UCO coach Mark Herrin said, referring to the team winning one game in the Texas Woman's Classic Oct. 2526.

Junior middle blocker Kate O'Neill was named to the Alltournament team.

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Adoption forms available Forum to for Christmas Party discuss aspects of S reincarnation

By Amanda Steward Student Writer

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astern and Western philosophies will meet during a discussion of reincarnation at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in Room 115 of the Education Building.

The Buddhist Learning International Student Society (BLISS), Oklahoma University Buddhist Association (OUBA) and Symposium of Philosophy presents "Reincarnation from Different Perspectives."

The purpose of the forum is to build up a dialogue between the East and West, said Dr. Xiao-Bing Li, assistant professor of history and sponsor of BLISS. Four speakers will present different perspectives of reincarnation with a five minute limit for each speaker.

An open discussion will follow the speakers.

This is "not a religious experience but a learning experience," said Li. Dr. Lee Basham, professor of philosophy at the University of Oklahoma, will discuss western thoughts on reincarnation.

Li will present eastern beliefs of reincarnation. Dr. Feng Chuan Lai, sponsor of OUBA, will represent Buddhism.

Mr. S. Vedala will discuss the Hindu perspective.

BLISS president ChinYoon Pang will be the hostess for the event.

Refreshments will be served after the discussion.

For more information, contact Li at 341-2980, Ext. 5583. A —By Telannia Hytche Staff Writer

tudent organizations planning on adopting an underprivileged child for the annual President's Club Christmas Party can pick up adoption forms at the Student Activities Office in Room 424 of the University Center. All forms must be returned by Nov. 11.

The party will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Grand Ballroom of the University Center.

Two chaperones must attend the party with each child adopted and there is a $30 limit that can be spent on their gifts.

"Venture stores have agreed to provide a 20 percent discount on all gift items for this event," said Keith Weber, treasurer of the President's Club.

One article of clothing, a stocking of candy and one toy are the required purchases.

For more information, contact Keith Weber at 341-2980, Ext. 4018, or the Student Activities Office, Ext. 2363.

Environmental public policy scholarship established or better GPA, U.S. citizenship and interest in environmental public policy careers can be new scholarship program nominated. for students pursuing Native Americans or Alaskan careers in environmental public natives who have demonstrated policy, health care or tribal interest in health care or tribal public policy has been created. public policy will also be The Morris K. Udall considered. scholarship will cover expenses For more information, visit for tuition, fees, books and room the Scholarship Office, Room and board to a maximum of 110 of Thatcher Hall or call 341$5,000 for one academic year. 2980, Ext. 2631. The deadline Full-time sophomore and for official nominations is March junior undergraduates with a 2.0 3.

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Coat drive to help Edmond Hope Center Do you have an old coat in the closet? Get it out and it can help somebody fight the winter cold.

The Student Association of Family and Consumer Science is holding a coat drive through Dec. 1, to help the Hope Center of Edmond provide warm coats to the needy.

They are looking for coats of all sizes to fit children and adults, said Dr. Candy

Sebert,associate professor of human environmental sciences.

"You can drop them off at Custom Cleaners on Broadway or at my office, 200F in the Home Environmental Sciences Building (formerly the Home Economics)," Sebert said.

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Volunteers needed to Contribute efforts for program

By Christy Monroe Student Writer

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tudents will soon have more opportunites to volunteer through the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons (AARP) community council that is forming on the UCO campus soon.

AARP hopes to have the council up and running by January but they still need a volunteer Community Coordinator, preferably over 50 years old and a faculty or staff member of UCO, to spearhead the council.

The council will allow UCO to

contribute time and knowledge to the community and will offer real life experience for students interested in volunteering for the various AARP programs offered.

"We have programs in business, consumerism, health, nursing and many others; probably one for every field of study at your school," said Marion Wirth, AARP state coordinator for community operations.

The on-campus person, who accepts the opportunity to head this council, will receive literature and materials needed to implement the programs.

Examples might include a financial

program where students could be counseled on the positives and negatives of credit or even be trained to counsel other students in that area.

They could then use that experience on their resume. Business students could be trained to go to local businesses and help them better understand the value of elderly customers and how to best serve them.

All of these volunteer programs would be used to give students extra field experience sometimes needed to further career opportunities, said Wirth. It would also give them a chance to network with people from their fields.

AARP thinks the community council could greatly benefit UCO and its students by increasing interest in volunteerism; a goal recently stated by George Nigh in a letter to Wirth.

"It will serve UCO well to know they are serving their students and the community," Wirth said. "Our motto at AARP is 'To Serve: Not To Be Served.'"

To apply for the position of Community Coordinator or for more information, contact Marion Wirth at 3719460 or Susan Thompon at 341-2980, Ext. 2363 for a job description and application.

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Two workshops to be held to help College Bowl parents deal with holiday stress

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stress and still enjoy friends and the season.

"We got a lot of clients expressing us their frustration about dealing with holiday stress," said Sherie Trice, child development specialist of Edmond Child Health & Guidance Center.

"A lot of times parents face the financial issues, kids being out of school and family being together which create a lot of stress," she said.

A "brown bag" lunch workshop will take

Sigma Phi Sigma received first place in a battle of the minds he Edmond Child Health & at UCO's college bowl.

Guidance Center will hold two Students representing 10 workshops titled"Dealing with campus organizations gathered Holiday Stress" Nov. 13 and 21 for parents together at the University Center, of children age 12 and under.

Oct. 24, to win cash prizes in a Its focus will be on teaching parents how match of Jeopardy trivia. to prioritize, delegate and deal with holiday Second place went to representatives of the English For Good Eating Try Society and third went to ACACIA. Edmond's Upscale Consignment First place winners took home Harold's * Brighton * Liz Wear $400 each; second place winners Breeches *GAP received $200 and third place & many more name brands received $100.

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First place players were: Diane Jones, Debbie Ingle, Josephine Rockwell and Mel Spera.

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UNSOLVD MYSTIRY Dr. Mike Xu studies ancient Olmec writing

By Gayleen Langthorn Managing Editor

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bout 3,200 years ago in ancient MesoAmerica a civilization labeled as Olmec emerged without a previous trace.

This particular Olmec civilization was well known for elaborate art, unique religious practice and social ideologies in a complex society.

About 800 years later they mysteriously disappeared...

It could easily be a segment on Unsolved Mysteries.

"For the past 100 years scholars have asked 'Who were the Olmec?' `Where did they come from?' What language did they speak?' Where did they go?'," said Dr. Mike Xu, assistant professor of foreign language.

Xu's study of the °lime language through artifacts has thrust him into a controversy about the origins of civilization in the Western Hemisphere.

Xu's book, Olmec Civilization was published by the UCO Press earlier this year. Since then, articles have appeared in the Dallas Morning News and U.S. News and World Report.

In these articles scholars in the study of MesoAmericans have criticized Xu's work saying

he is "on the lunatic fringe of archaeology."

"I'm not a historian; I'm not an archeologist. I'm just here to provide some evidence," Xu said.

Xu insists he's not trying to prove a theory or invent a new theory, but just look at the facts from another angle.

He has discovered just less than 200 symbols on Olmec pieces of art that systematically link the Olmec culture to the Shang Dynasty. The disappearance of the Shang Dynasty in China coincides with the rise of the Olmec culture in MesoAmerica.

"Writing is the paramount element to link any civilization," Xu said.

But when Xu attended a recent Olmec conference in Washington, D.C. the other scholars weren't interested in his evidence. "They were too busy learning about art styles to discuss language origins."

"But I'm not mad' at them," Xu said. "Everyone has their own specialty. We need to understand them."

Xu said some reasons for the controversy could include politics, academic turf and money.

When Xu was considering

asking UCO to support his Olmec research, professors from other universities said, "Don't bother—they won't let you."

But Xu asked anyway and was pleased with the results.

"Without our university president, office of outreach, college dean, graduate dean and the academic affair's office, I don't think I'd be able to do a thing," Xu said. "They've supported this for two years."

Academic freedom at UCO has allowed Xu to pursue a controversial area of study.

"I don't feel like I'm under pressure not to do it," he said.

Xu got into Olmec studies by accident. His father is a scientist and his interest in DNA combined with questions from

humanities students made Xu wonder about the link between people in China and the Americas.

"I went to the state fair and they let me in free because they thought I was one of the tribe," Xu said.

"Everyone agrees that the Native Americans are of Asian origin, but the question is when did they cross the land bridge," he said.

"I'm not here to say that Native Americans are Chinese," Xu said. "What I'm only trying to say is that the first mother culture of North America was directly or indirectly affected by the Shang culture because of (evidence in) the writing."

Xu is offering a three credit

hour intercession course on the Olmec mystery called Prehistoric Transpacific Contacts.

He said it's an experimental course putting all the research results into a classroom setting.

The class will consist of discussions, presentations and videos. Xu said there will be no tests, only a paper.

"I'm not going into the classroom with a fixed idea," Xu said. He hopes scholarly work from students will lead to future research.

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Owner of architectural firm takes on UCO construction projects

By Gayleen Langthorn Managing Editor he man making sure UCO construction workers are following the blueprints shouldn't have a problem reading them.

He's drawn more than a few.

Jim Hurd, owner of Hurd and Associates architectural firm, took over day-to-day responsibilities for construction projects on campus Oct. 14.

Hurd has an ongoing contract with the university and expects

to stay in this position until the new construction is completed.

Hurd will spend at least 20 hours a week on campus, said Dr. Cornelius Wooten, vice president for administration.

A native of Enid, Hurd has both a bachelor's and master's in architecture from the University of Oklahoma.

Hurd has worked on UCO projects since 1988 when he designed repairs for the bell tower on Old North.

"I have a lot of stake in the university—I've been here a

long time," Hurd said.

The bell tower was Hurd's first project at UCO, but he said it pales in importance to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) project he did three years ago. But most of the ADA changes aren't visible to someone who's not paying attention.

"There are a lot of things that people don't see that I'm very proud of," Hurd said.

He cites the example of the elevator and ramp in Old North.

"It was the first time someone

Jim Hurd points out the handicapped accessible handles on the doors in Thatcher Hall. The old knobs were removed when the building was remodeled to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Staff photo by Gayleen Langthorn)

(with a handicap) could go from the first floor to the fourth floor."

UCO spent $2.5 million on ADA upgrades by widening doorways, putting in elevators and modifying almost all the restrooms on campus, Hurd said.

"Our goal was to remove barriers and make the spaces accessible," he said.

The current construction projects Hurd designed include the connector joining the 411g, Communications Building and the Communications annex, enlarging the restrooms in Howell Hall and the roofs of the Communications Building and Howell Hall.

One might think there's not much involved in renovating a roof. But Hurd is quick to dispel that tuition.

"You have to make sure the structure can support the weight," he said. UCO has developed its own specifications for roofs. It involves a lightweight concrete poured on the roof which slopes to drains.

Jim Hurd holds a section of the new roofing material atop Howell Hall. (Staff photo by Gayleen Rather than having the water run off the side of the building or Langthorn)

into a gutter, it is drained to the interior of the building and then into the storm drain.

The new roofing systems eliminate the gravel that previously covered the roof.

"If there is a leak, it's easy to find the leak and repair the leak," Hurd said. Before the gravel and tar had to be scraped off before the leak could even be located.

"The foundation and roof are the two most important parts of a building," he said.

Even though Hurd comes from a family of chemists and pharmacists, he said he's always wanted to be an architect.

His first introduction to architecture came early.

"When my dad was in college he worked for an architect," Hurd said. His father was a pharmacist. Branson Davis, an architect, owned a drug store in Shawnee.

"He designed a lot of the first buildings in Pottawatomie county," Hurd said. "He helped my dad get through school. He made a lasting impression on me."

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AROUND CAMPUS

Today ✓ Amnesty International will have a membership drive and bake sale from 8:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today in the Liberal Arts and Business North buildings. For more information, call Abu Saleh at 330-9490. ✓ Ometa Psi Phi fraternity will hold an information session at 7 p.m. today in the Heritage Room on the 3rd floor of the University Center. The topic of discussion will be the fall 1996 and spring 1997 lines.

For more information, call Aaron H. Givens at 3412980, Ext. 2580. ✓ Creative Studies Department will present The Rainwater Albatross at 11 a.m. today at the Pegasus Theater of the Liberal Arts Building. The Rainwater Albatross is a 2-act drama written by UCO adjunct faculty member and Director of Computer Technologies for Liberal Arts Keith Bowden. For more information, call Rhonda Bowden at 341-2980, Ext. 5977 or 794-4566.

A Brief Look Ahead ✓ Public Relations Student Society of America will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in Room 216 of the Communications Building to discuss fund-raising. For more information, call Amy L. Smith at 424-3413.

V Chemistry Club/ SAACS will meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 6 in Room 201 of Howell Hall. Special guests will be seventy middle school and home-schooled students.

The program topic is "Chemistry is fun" and is part of National Chemistry Week. Visiting students will have hands-on activities, two chemistry magic shows, tours and lunch. Activities will be carried out by Chemistry Club members and faculty. For more information, call Dr. Cheryl French at 341-2980, Ext. 5476. ✓ Department of Nursing will hold a free health screening for full-time faculty and staff from 8-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 7, and 8 in Room 124 of the Coyner Health Science Building. Faculty can get flu shots for $10 at the screening. For more information, call 341-2980, Ext. 5000. ✓ Chemistry Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Child Study Center. Chemistry for Pre-schoolers is part if National Chemistry Week.

Students and faculty will visit pre-school for hands-on activities and demonstrations. For more information, call Dr. Cheryl French at 341-2980, Ext. 5476.

• Delta Tau Chi of the American Criminal Justice Association will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in Room 128 of the Liberal Arts Building to discuss upcoming socials and elect new officers. For more information, call Chad Jackson at 330-6456.

• HASA (Hispanic American Student Association) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Osage Room of the University Center. The special guest will be OU representative Jim Ybarra. Fundraisers, sponsors and T-shirts will be discussed. The next meeting will be Nov. 21. For more information, call Victor Armstrong at 330-6486.

• Chemistry Club will meet at 12:40 p.m. Nov. 8 in Room 218 of Howell Hall. Four UCO graduates will speak about their careers with a degree in chemistry.

Career Day is part of National Chemistry Week. Pizza and soda will be served and awards will presented for best "Element Day" faculty costumes. For more information, call Dr. Terry Smith or Dr. Cheryl French at 341-2980, Ext. 5467.

• Ad Club will tour the advertising agency. of Ackerman McQueen at 2 p.m. Nov. 8. For more information, call Jennifer John at 340-0404.

• Collegiate Kiwanis International will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Evans Hall conference room.

Refreshments will be served. Brin ideas for November service projects. The next meeting will be Nov. 25. For more information, call Marisa Spelman at 341-1564 or Clint Stone at 341-2980, Ext. 4538.

• Society of Physics Students will meet at 12:40 p.m. Nov. 12 in Room 205 of Howell Hall. The next meeting will be Nov. 26. For more information, call Martin Taylor at 749-1937.

V Alpha Gamma Delta will hold Carnival Night with games and prizes from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Central Cafeteria. The event is the group's Philanthropy event for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation that supports the Diabetes Association, scholarships and Sisters in Need programs. Tickets will be sold at the door. Prizes were donated from Edmond businesses. For more information, call Bridget Varner at 348-8403 or Heather Aston at 340-3793.

V Black Student Association will sponsor an arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Grand Ballroom of the University Center. Booth space is still available. For more information, call Sheneka Conley at 341-2980, Ext. 2580.

Generally Speaking • Students In Free Interprise meets every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the living room of Thatcher Hall. For more information, call Billye Hansen 340-2980, Ext. 2483.

• Soccer Club has practices every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..

Practices are held on the new soccer field south of the tennis courts.

• Baptist Student Union meets Monday through Friday at 12:35 p.m. for Noon day at the Baptist Student Union, University and Main, East of Mitchell Hall for music, Bible study and fellowship. For more information call 341-1232. ✓ Baptist Student Union meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon for Bread, a mini-version of Noonday designed for students who have class at 12:35 p.m. at the Baptist Student Union. ✓ Baptist Student Union Freshman Ministry Team meets every Monday at 8 p.m. at the Baptist Student Union.

• Muslim Student Association meets every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call 341-1077.

• Student Programming Board is announcing their Battle of the Bands competition. For more information call Suzette at 341-2980, Ext. 5123.

• Bronze Book has the 1996 yearbooks. Please come by and pick yours up. For more information call Jill at 341-2980, Ext. 5123. ✓ Iranian Student Association will meet at 7 p.m. every first and third Monday of the month at the University Center Food Court. All Iranian students are welcomed. The meetings will discuss the activities and program plans for activities such as Asian Festival, traditional and cultural events to expand friendship and unity and involvement. For more information, call John Nazemi at 722-3223.

News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office and should be printed or typed. Information will not be accepted by telephone.

Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.

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ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall.

PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail. *PREPARATION for TOEFL OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE In Edmond OFFERING: 1/2 Price Appetizers 2 for 1 Domestic Beers DURING MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Bar & Lounge Only ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL & University Preparation $800 per 4-week session (Includes books & computer lab) Classes: 9:OOam-3:OOpm (M-F) Call: 348-7602 TEENLINE needs volunteers to answer the hotline. Gain skills and experience in communication, crisis intervention, and adolescent issues, while helping others. Call 522-3835 to become a volunteer.

ADOPTION Loving, childless CHRISTIAN couple in Oklahoma want to give your child the best in life: Affection, encouragement, acceptance. Financially secure.

Legal/medical paid. Counseling.

Confidential. Carol/Jim, 348-1836.

SERVICES

ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare?

Do you need a program for your child

while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education.

Box 3672, Edmond, OK 73083 or FAX lessons, etc. Also a live-in is an option. Sunday 8:15am-12:15pm. More hours to: 340-6093.

International student with or w/o work possible. $6.50/hr, 341-3205. permit welcome to apply. For details $1750 WEEKLY possible mailing our send short resume to P 0 Box 5416, FOR RENT circulars. No experience required. Edmond, OK 73083. Attn: Irene 0. or 4.0 SNU GRAD & OKCCC adjunct, Begin now. For info call 202-298-9330. call 405-340-8324 for more info.

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & types 120wpm, 15+ yrs. Student Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, typing/editing/writing assistance in APA, SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE NOW IS THE TIME to call Leisure 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), Turabian, MLA, etc. Close to UCO & •Hi Volume•Big Benefits Tours and get free info for Spring 341-7911. Welcome Students!

OKCCC. Laser/color printing. By appt •Good People Break Packages to South Padre, only. Competitive services/rates. 340- Come join the best team in OKC. All Cancun, Jamaica & Florida. Reps STUDENTS WHY RENT? 2001, pager 557-9121. VISA/MC applications accepted Sun-Wed 2-4pm, Needed...Travel free and earn Own a 2/1 Mfg home near UCO for less accepted.

101 E Sheridan, Bricktown. commissions, 800-838-8203. than you are renting. Low Down.

Financing to suit your budget. Call Oak FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & SUBWAY Sandwich Shop is looking for Ridge 341-4479. counseling, every Monday 7:30-9pm. responsible people person, available for EXCEL is offering an exciting business No appt necessary. Wesley evening shift. Starting above minimum oportunity and serious income potential.

HURRY! Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. wage. Apply at 15th & Santa Fe, Contact me at 843-4506 or page at Students will receive the only special For testing info call 495-2732.

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750-4814. ever offered at Aspen Way Apartments FAST ACCURATE typing. Term WAIT STAFF and dishwasher wanted, CRUISE SHIPS now hiring. Earn up to One month free rent on newly papers, familiar with all formats. Laser split shift from 11am-2pm & 5-9pm. $2000+/mo working on cruise ships or remodeled one bedroom, priced from printer $1.25/pg, title page free. $1/pg CURBY'S B-B-Q, 348-4041. land-tour companies. World travel. $230-$265. Other discounts may also after 30 pages. NE of Edmond area.

Seasonal & full time employment apply. Call 842-1519 or come see us at FAX 348-0162 or phone Loretta 348- Earn MONEY and FREE TRIPS!! available.

No experience neecessary. NW 88th & Western.

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Absolute best SPRING BREAK For more info, call 1-206-971-3550 ext packages available!! INDIVIDUALS, ONE BEDROOM, great development at ATTENTION STUDENTS! student ORGANIZATIONS, or small C58066.

N Penn & Memorial. Indoor/outdoor Research Assistance, Tutoring, GROUPS wanted!! Call INTER pool, all appliances, security system, ALASKA EMPLOYMENT. Students Wordprocessing with Laser Print CAMPUS PROGRAMS at 1-800-327safe quiet area. $390/mo, sublease for needed! Fishing industry. Earn up to offered by: 6013 or http://www.icpt.com $325! Bob 751-7001.

A Service For Students $3000-$6000+/month. Room & Board!

752-8706 CHRISTMAS HELP Transportation! Male/Female. No LEASE NOW and save at reduced Excellent rates & references UP TO $8.75 STARTING experience necessary. Call 206-971- rates on 2 bed apartments, all bills paid, 10% off with this ad!

Accepting Applications 3510 ext A58067. close to UCO. Move in by 11/10/96, •Pt Time Positions Avail-Flex Hrs 341-0466.

WORD PROCESSING PLUS •Scholarships, Internships, WANTED-Good telemarketers. Must Secretarial Services Conditions Exists enjoy their work. Hourly wage + FOR SALE $2/pg or $3/pg on rush jobs. •No Exp Necessary, Will train bonuses. Call Lisa at 348-9396.

Janet Helton, 405-359-0168 Call Mon-Thur 10-4, 364-3344 METRO DELI needs part time help, all 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, power doors IT'S TRUE NEED DEPENDABLE, extremely well- hrs (flex). Own transportation required. & locks, new tires, rear defrost, Five 1/2-hr massages FREE automatic, 43K miles. $7400 OBO, 341mannered person to transport my Apply at 108 S Broadway, Edmond.

For UCO faculty & students with children to school, from school, private 2980, X2105 or 748-8645 after 5. purchase of first five 1-hr massages at TAG AGENCY & mailroom needs part $35-A $60 value! Just what you and time help, day hours, non-smoking PROM DRESSES-Several, long & your friends need. Unique gift idea too. environment. Call 751-2203 9am-4pm. short, sizes 5-10. Worn only once. Call Call Gene 755-2637 now. after 8pm, 969-2510 or 969-3532.

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LICENSED Daycare Home, Mon-Fri, CPR certified, hot meals and snacks, 341-2510.

SCUBA DIVE Discover an underwater world of wonder. Learn to SCUBA dive at the Edmond YMCA. Call 348-9622 or 632DIVE for registration info.

EMPLOYMENT UPS DELIVERS EDUCATION UPS is looking for part time loaders and unloaders to work in its OKC facility.

Pay is $8/hr. Interested applicants should stop by to see our recruiter every Wednesday 10:30-12:30, first floor, University Center.

DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED for paging, cellular and long distance services.

Flexible hours, 232-7222, contact Jeremy.

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HIRING ALL POSITIONS Will work around school schedule, MUST work weekends. Experience preferred but not required. Apply MonFri 8-12 & 1-4 at Sutherland's in Edmond, 14201 N Broadway.

Newer Large 2 Bedroom Homes For As Little As $365 Near UCO! Choose A Home Over An Apartment • No noise coming from above or below • More spacious floor plans • Your own yard Come and see the difference at 900 N Fretz, Edmond.

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WORK IN THE OUTDOORS. National Parks, forests, wildlife preserves & concessionaires are now hiring seasonal workers. Excellent benefits + bonuses! Call 1-206-971-3620 ext N58065.

EDMOND OFFICE seeking individual for warehouse/general errands position.

Aprox 20 hrs/wk, $5.50/hr. Own transportation required. Some heavy lifting. Call Becky 330-2000 x200.

MAKE 49% commission plus free home page at no risk and obligation on your PC. Please contact http://freedomstarr.com/?ye7515866 KAPLAN in NW OKC is seeking a part time customer service representative.

Requires computer skills, evenings and alternate weekends. Please call Shawnna at 848-3922.

NEED SALES help, part time, flexible days/hours. Should have pleasant personalityd Please apply at R&K Cigars, Hefner & May, 752-2772.

DEPENDABLE mature person for childcare. Aproximately 15-20 hrs/wk.

Some evenings & weekends. Apply at 2300 S Broadway.

SITTER NEEDED, occasional weekends, for 14 &9-yr-olds. Own transportation needed. Non-smoker.

348-6298.

CHURCH childcare worker needed

1986 HONDA CRX, auto, 127K mi, white w/silver, runs & looks good.

Asking $1900 OBO. 341-5873 or page 980-2073.

CUTE STARTER house for sale by owner. Great neighbors, great yard for gardening for kids. Remodeled kitchen and bathroOm, $43000. Call 330-0504 (after 2pm) or 405-744-2727.

NEW HEALTH RIDER! Durable and easy fold-away. Fits all sizes. Paid $199 new. MUST SELL ASAP, $75 OBO. Call 359-6253.

1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4X4, power locks/windows, new transmission, auto, $7000 OBO. 340-7068 or page 7816495.

COMPLETE Olympic weight set w/bar and bench. Includes cuffs, very nice!

Asking $125. Call or leave message at 359-6253.

PINPOINT LANE sofa with matching lamp, end table & hanging picture. Very plush and comfortable. Must see!

Complete set $400 firm, call 359-6253.

FUNDRAISERS RAISE $$$ The Citibank Fundraiser is here to help you! Fast, easy, no risk or financial obligation. Greeks, Groups, Clubs, Motivated Individuals, CALL NOW! Raise $500 in only one week. 800-8621982 ext 33.

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