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Treaty of Rome united Europe 50 years ago by Ivo Lupov Staff Writer

by Kazuo Ogaya

Timmy Klelek, of the Chicago band The Audition, plays a guitar at Plunkett Park during Homecoming Nov. 3.

“Together since 1957” is the official logo for the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, marking a symbolic beginning of the European Union. This and other treaties ratifying the relations among European nations led to the European Union treaty in Maastricht in 1993. After the destructive impact of World War II on Europe, the idea of joined efforts to rebuild countries led to a strong desire for unification. The original members of the Treaty of Rome: France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg, had an agreement to be part of a common economic market, creating the European Economic Community. Main goal of the treaty was to provide a free movement of goods, services, labor, capital, social welfare and foreign trade. The EEC was also working on a future political unification among its members. With common market, currency and policies regulating many aspects of relations among the 25 members, EU is the world largest federations of independent states. Still in its early stage of existence, many structural, policy and procedure issues are being discussed among members. “Cooperating among each other economically and integrating with one another is less likely that they will go to war against one another,” said Dr. Louis Furmanksi, UCO political science professor. The original purpose of the founding fathers of EU was to bring economic growth, he said. On the contrary, he does not believe EU is more politically sophisticated than the United States. Bringing former members of the Warsaw Pact will eventually slow down the economic

The previous version of the European Union's flag. The current flag is not yet available due to increase in membership. development, due to the process of adjusting the former socialist republics to market economy and democratic law system, Furmanski said. The 1955 treaty in Warsaw regulated the relations among Soviet states and countries with communist governments after World War II. “The large diversity among members requires greater level of political cooperation,” Furmanski said. According to him, EU is divided on many international problems. “Look at the response to the war in Iraq,” he said. The original members of EU do not support the U.S. intervention opposing to the newer members of Central and Eastern Europe who are part of the coalition forces. “The political differences are too big now to expect a great deal of cooperation in the foreign policy arena,” Furmanski said. He believes that until there is economic equality, it is not likely to have a political unity,” Furmanski said. “EU is a strong competitor, but is not a threat to U.S. economy.” The economic and political growth of the EU in other areas is seen as disruption of influence, he said. Furmanski believes some

Russian nationalists see the EU enlargement as a step against areas with historic Russian influence, such as westernizing former Soviet republics. “There has always been a cultural and political separation,” said Dr. Jeff Plaks, UCO history professor. According to him, Russia has long-term political aims confronting western economic influence. Plaks said Russia is trying to set its own sphere of economic influence within the former Soviet republics. “A lot of the countries that Russia would like to remain in the sphere of influence have become members of the EU,” Plaks said. “For Russia, there is economical and political threat.” He believes there are certain conflicts of national interests that predate the Cold War. “Russia during the Cold War did not have to compete, because they controlled their block and Eastern European countries did not have a choice,” Plaks said. He believes even when Putin, current president of Russia, steps out of office, the policy of remaining distant from the West will continue. Dr. Joseph Johnson, UCO economics professor, already sees EU

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ACACIA house under construction soon Passport to Egypt comes to a close

by Vista photographer Travis Marak

The future site of the ACACIA fraternity house will be on Chowning, in the lot south of the Sigma Kappa house. by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer Construction may begin any day on a new house for ACACIA fraternity, to open Aug. 1. Nathan Woolard, English-

Creative Studies senior, said they could start on it immediately or as late as the first of the year. “Pretty much it will be us walking out one day and looking over to see them moving dirt.” The fraternity sold their cur-

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rent house two weeks ago for $109,000 to be used as a rent house. The contract allows the men currently living there to stay until Dec. 29, and Woolard said the man who bought it is willing to rent the house to

them until the new one is ready. “I am overly ecstatic about our new house,” Woolard said. “[It’s] the result of two decades of the idea and dream that if you work hard and continue to recruit guys that are better than yourself that good things will happen.” He said the new house will create a more unified atmosphere for the fraternity and help with the overall morale of the chapter. “It’s much easier to get your active chapter at the house for meetings and events when a majority of them live there.” Double the size of any other fraternity house at UCO, the 7,500 sq ft house will lodge up to 27 men. The new, wireless-accessible house will be fully furnished with three living rooms, a kitchen and oversized dining area, a game room and a computer lab. The current house holds 12 people if members share its six rooms. Woolard said the new house shows how UCO is changing and how its Greek system is thriving. “We’re gearing and inching ever-so-closer to the traditional campus that all of us want,” he said.

Nathan Winfrey can be reached at nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com.

The Passport to Egypt program ended Nov. 1 with a dinner and two movies in Pegasus Theater: “Terrorism and Kebab” and “Cry Freedom.” The event was held in collaboration with the Kenyan Student Association, Nigerian Student Association and Knowledge of Self. Both movies addressed issues that are relevant today. “Terrorism and Kebab” is a comedy starring Adel Imam,

Egypt’s leading comic actor. The plot portrays the paranoia about terrorism that has engulfed the world, to the point that it borders on the ridiculous. “Terrorism and Kebab” also pokes fun at inefficient bureaucracy and government politics that blow things out of proportion, never really taking the time to understand the people. The protagonist is Ahmed, an ordinary, hardworking married Egyptian, who wants to

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Correction In the Oct. 31 story about George Tetteh, because of an editing error The Vista incorrectly transcribed a quotation from Assistant Attorney General Kim White that Mr. Tetteh had pled guilty. Earlier in the story, The Vista did report correctly that Mr. Tetteh had pled not guilty. The Vista regrets and apologizes for the typographical error.

Bronchos lose to West Texas

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DID YOU Not in favor of candidate Woodson KNOW THAT... letter to the editor

Every second, 8000 CocaCola Company products are consumed in the world. The reason the soft drink Dr Pepper is called that is because the inventor Wade Morrison named it after Dr. Charles Pepper who had given him his first job. Central Park, located in New York , has 125 drinking fountains. Hawaii’s Mount Waialeale is the wettest place in the world it rains throughout the year and about 460 inches per annum. The American Airlines Center in Dallas has more toilets per capital than any other sports and entertainment venue in the country. The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is so big that it can hold 24,336 school buses.

other items as having flown aboard the Mir space station. Bill Gates house was partially designed using a Macintosh computer. During the holiday season, approximately $220 million worth of Poinsettias are sold. Every year, kids in North America spend close to half a billion dollars on chewing gum. In the U.S., 75% of the pencils sold are painted yellow. It would take approximately 24 trees that are on average six to eight inches in diameter to produce one ton of newsprint for the Sunday edition of the New York Times.

Painting a house yellow or having a yellow trim helps in selling a house faster. The average number of pillowcases washed a day at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas is 15,000.

Woodson is an out and out fruitcake. He claims the U.S. government deliberately offed 3,000 Americans on Sept 11 and that the WTC was brought down by a "controlled demolition". Well, I saw planes fly into the buildings but no video yet of "CIA demolition team" carrying in explosives.

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Not in favor of Bush, either

The total mileage driven by all U-Haul trucks in a year is enough to move a person from the Earth to the moon five times a day for an entire year. Finally somebody speaking out, impeach Bush for 9/11 now! U.S. Postal Service processes 38 million address changes each year. Adolf Hitler wanted to be an architect, but he failed the entrance exam at the architectural school in Vienna.

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McDonald’s restaurant has over 1.5 million employees all over the world.

Chef Boyardee is actually a real person. His real name is Hector Boiardi and he was born in northern Italy in 1898.

There is enough concrete in the Hoover Dam to pave a two lane highway from San Francisco to New York.

Mexico City boasts the world’s largest taxi fleet with over 60,000 taxis running every day.

Mary Hart, the co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, wonky, should talk about "present political issues," because any media "score sheet" has each of her legs insured would have Nixon topping Iraq past or present. Are they "internal" political scandals? for one million dollars. No, they're very external. And by the way, what does a "SOUND bite" look like? Fur-

There was a post office on the Russian space station Mir. Visiting cosmonauts would use unique postal “markers” to stamp envelopes and

NASDAQ stands for “National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.”

Close to 3 billion movie tickets are sold in India every year.

The Lt. Col. gets promoted to Colonel in the head, and body of the story. The lead is

ther, the "minor boy" was a teenager.

In 1894, the carnival made its debut in North America.

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"Will you be voting on Nov. 7?" "Yes, it's our right as Americans and we should take advantage of all the rights we have."

"Yes, because if you're trying to make a change, you need to do it politically."

"Yes, it's a democratic responsibility and it's how we voice our opinion."

"I plan on it, if we don't vote than we really don't have a say in what's going on."

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Oklahoma Gubernatorial candidates U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Okla., left, and Democratic Gov. Brad Henry, are shown in these Oct. 11, 2006 photos, in Midwest City, Okla.

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The two candidates for the 5th U.S. Congressional District seat Democratic candidate Dr. David Hunter, left, is shown in a photo shot Oct. 30, 2006, in Oklahoma CIty, and Republican candidate, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Mary Fallin, right, in photo shot Nov. 1, 2006, in Oklahoma CIty.

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Sondheim's 'Saturday Night' provides a lukewarm evening

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Cast members of the music theater department's production of "Saturday Night" Nov. 5 in Mitchell Hall Theater.

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It proved an adequate experience for theatre lovers and a decent starting place if one is unfamiliar with the thrill of Sondheim. by Steven Reckinger Copy Editor A 1920s jazzy overture erupts from the orchestra pit, providing an immediate feeling of what’s to come. The curtains are drawn to reveal a simplistic set of a residence porch, occupied with a piano and a swing fit for two. Here we’re introduced to a set of four characters, both amusing and peculiar, but one can’t help noticing the elaborate charm they possess as they sing the opening song “Saturday Night.” Love, absurdity, self-worth, and sacrifice: these are all words that attribute to Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy, “Saturday Night” that performed in Mitchell Hall Theater Nov. 2 through Nov. 5. From the gang of sexually frustrated men to their money-obsessed companion, Sondheim’s musical debut offers a lot in terms of growing up in an overwhelming society. The theatrical production centers on a group of friends in 1929 prior to the infamous stock market crash in Brooklyn. Each one has a dream to get somewhere in life and overcome the obstacles that lie in his or her path. It’s essentially a coming-of-age story where the main character, Gene Gorman (Ryan Steer), hopes to hit it big in the financial world. While Gene concentrates on reaching a higher level of economic success, his friends contemplate more on the possibilities of finding dates for Saturday night, even though they have a desire to get rich as well. Gene eventually discovers Helen Fogel (Chelsea Weig) along his way to prominence. At first, Helen holds a similar personality, an unquenchable yearning to possess a better lifestyle than the one she has. The two connect through a web of deception, each one implying

their lives are much superior than the case may be. Soon, Helen and Gene uncover each other’s dishonesty, realizing that the other shares the same deprived standard of living. Helen quickly learns from the situation, appreciating that her life doesn’t necessarily need the fancy clothes and apartments to be satisfied. Gene, on the other hand, continues to try to impress Helen with the money he’s capable of earning through various means. By the end, everyone has come to grips on their humility, understanding the simple cliché that some of the best things in life are free. In general, the play is your standard run-of-the-mill story, but dwelling within the basic plotline is a pleasant musical experience. The wide range of flamboyant characters is what made the production an entertaining spectacle. The musical adaptation is based on “Casablanca” screenwriters Julius J. and Phillip Epstein’s autobiographical play “Front Porch in Flatbush.” With the subject matter from a genuine source, Brooklyn is more or less portrayed as an innocent place, despite the poorer accommodations than its surrounding areas. It makes for some enjoyable recreation, but lacks the plausibility of real-life antics. Nevertheless, people don’t go to the theatre to receive an accurate description of reality, especially a musical comedy that appears more whimsical than faithful. The fairy-tale grandeur sparkles with a childlike effect, introducing the audience to a world that all immoral deeds can simply be overcome with the help of a few good friends. Sondheim was only in his mid-twenties when he wrote the music and lyrics for this, which shows his future talents as a composer still needed a little more time to blossom.

Considering “Saturday Night” is technically Sondheim’s first major musical score, since it wasn’t officially produced on stage until 1997, the quality certainly presents itself as a firsttime musical writer. It’s a bittersweet taste of what Sondheim is capable of, as his artistic ability matures to the multi award-winning composer that theatre-goers are familiar with. UCO’s version lacks some of the higher production values than what’s presented on Broadway. With a smaller budget and less experienced actors, “Saturday Night” is acceptable for a simple college adaptation, but one can’t help feeling there is something missing in the translation. Unfortunately, Mitchell Hall Theater is known for its poor sound quality, which ultimately took away from the overall experience. The cast included a few qualified music theatre majors with credits like “Oklahoma!” “Hello, Dolly!” and “”Grease.” These veterans of UCO theatre expressed a wide range of ability, from excellent to mediocre. A small group of actors are newcomers to the UCO stage, demonstrating their talents to a fitting degree, but showing they still need a little more familiarity with music theatre to enhance their expertise. “Saturday Night” is a simplistic musical with charismatic characters and a timely message. It’s a charming little piece, but it never exceeds beyond some of Sondheim’s more renowned works like “Gypsy,” “Assassins,” and “Sweeney Todd.” Nevertheless, it proved an adequate experience for theatre lovers and a decent starting place if one is unfamiliar with the thrill of Sondheim. Steve Reckinger can be reached at sreckinger@thevistaonline.com.

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Borat is an entertaining comedy worth watching Borat: Cultural Learnings for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is a wildly offensive, hilarious mockumentary from Cohen. And it just might be the funniest movie ever made.ß by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer

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British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen stars as Borat in his latest film, "Borat: Cultural Learnings for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan."

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Since the release of his outrageous movie, it’s going to be a little easier to spot Borat, the Kazakh alter ego of British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby), as he wanders the streets with his microphone and camera crew. “Borat: Cultural Learnings for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” is a wildly offensive, hilarious mockumentary from Cohen. And it just might be the funniest movie ever made. For years, the tall, mustached reporter in a cheap gray suit has terrorized the world for the late night HBO show “Da Ali G Show,” assaulting unsuspecting politicians, celebrities and everyday people by putting them in embarrassing situations and capturing it all on tape. The best part is, no one knows it’s a joke except Borat and his film crew. Arriving in “the U. S. & A.” to make a film for the Kazakh government, Borat visits humor coaches, harasses feminists, releases a chicken on a subway, kisses total strangers, “makes toilet” in the bushes in front of Trump Tower and makes everyone around him feel extremely uncomfortable. Things become complicated for Borat and his obese producer Azamat (Ken Davitian) when Borat discovers “Baywatch” on his hotel television set and falls in love with Pamela Anderson. Borat decides to pursue Anderson for “make sexytime,” and thus begins a zany road trip adventure across America

with Azamat to find her. Ridiculous, painfully funny Surprisingly, most of the and at times repulsive, it’s best really funny parts aren’t in to accept that Borat will be the previews. Comedies tend with us for a long time, and to pack all their best material if you don’t see his “movieinto the trailer to lure people film,” you might not recognize to a mediocre movie, but for a him when he comes knocking “Borat” preview to effectively on your door with a camera show what’s in store for its and a goofy smile. He’s already viewers, it would have to be come to Oklahoma once. nearly as long as the movie itself. Borat gets most of his laughs from his blatant racism and sexism, and his butchery of the English language. Someone needs to give Borat a lesson on subject/verb agreement. Not everyone’s laughing, ***** though. The Kazakh govern- Ditch class and go see it ment has launched a massive right now. public relations campaign to repair its nation’s image. “Borat” depicts Kazakhs as backward, horse urine-drink**** ing, pubis-harvesting bigots. Cohen answers their attempts Catch it on a boring by holding press confer- Tuesday night. ences as Borat as part of his nation-wide publicity tour. It includes distributing ice cream in New York City and *** appearing at the White House Rent it and make your to extend a personal invitation friends pay for it. to “Premier George Walter Bush” for a special screening. Cohen was turned away at the White House gates. ** The naïve nymphomani- Avoid it like a psycho ex. ac does for misogyny, antiSemitism, and not bathing what Napoleon Dynamite did * for being a dork. Movie quote Worse than a round of kings and queens will soon be rabies shots. saying “Nice” and “Great success” with the same fervor and annoying frequency that they said “Sweet” and “Flippin’” two years ago. As “Borat” begins to catch on, there will certainly be entire store shelves stocked with tacky mer- Nathan Winfrey can be reached at chandise and shirts featuring nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com. Borat’s many catch phrases.

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Sophomore Jonathan Schrupp is attacked by Spike, a Fort Sill Military Police narcotics dog during a demonstration for army recruitment.

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UCO Homecoming Parade November 7, 2006

Annual parade stampedes Downtown Edmond

London Faulkner, 6, holds her Shetland Pony "Rain" before leading him in the Homecoming Parade Nov. 4.

Advertising seniors Linsay Cobb, left, and Bonnie Green paint freshman Chance McCall in the Liberal Arts parking lot before the parade.

Members of the International Student Council carry flags in the 2006 Homecoming Parade that tracked from UCO's Liberal Arts parking lot through Downtown Edmond Nov. 4.

Freshman Clifton Roberts changes the front license plate on a truck pulling the float of ACAICA fraternity.

Photos by Vista photographer Travis Marak Physical therapy freshman Jill Stiendurf checks her make-up before the parade. Jill played Vanna White on a float depicting the game show "Wheel of Fortune."

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UCO vs West Texas A&M Commerce

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UCO running back Maurice Little steps out of bounds while diving for a touchdown in the second half against West Texas A&M Commerce Nov. 4. The Bronchos fell to the Buffaloes 38-7.

Left: UCO wide receiver Kenneth Franklin is tackled by a Buffalos defender. Above: Micah Manalo, left, and Chris "Frito" Frioux yell into the camera appearing on the Wantland Stadium Jumbotron during the second half. by Vista photographer Alex Gambill

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Broncho's secondary coach Joe Bowden instructs members of the UCO defense against West Texas A&M Commerce Nov. 4.

Senior drum major Eddie Hudson thanks the crowd after the UCO Stampede of Sound performance during half-time.

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Thatcher Hall welcomes former residents, alumni and friends Thatcher Hall’s room No. 136 provides a further glimpse into the past of the building.

As part of UCO’s homecoming, Thatcher Hall held an open house Nov. 4, welcoming former residents, alumni and friends of the university. Dale Reeder, a former Thatcher Hall resident and UCO graduate, said that although the event was “lightly attended,” he was still satisfied with the turnout. “We were kind of a sideline attraction with Homecoming going on, but we still had about 35 people show up and around half of them were former residents,” Reeder said. Among those in attendance was Gregory Thatcher Mastin, great-grandson of Richard Thatcher, the uni-

versity’s first president and namesake of the building. Built around the same time as Murdaugh Hall in the late 1930s, Thatcher Hall served as UCO’s first men’s dormitory. Thatcher remained part of student housing for nearly 60 years, closing in 1994 to make room for classroom and office space. After the residence hall closed, Reeder and a group of alumni including Annette Ryan and Kathryn Kunc formed a committee to preserve the building’s history. “It took around two years to get all the artifacts and furniture together, but we got it done,” Reeder said. Highlights of the building include the lobby, parts of which have been converted to a small museum displaying campus rel-

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to, becomes a terrorist leader. He finds that there are people willing to support whatever cause he might represent. The Minister of Internal Affairs intervenes and asks for the terrorists’ demands. Their demands are simple: good Kebab for lunch. The hostages have a hearty meal but this is where the movie takes a serious tone. Ahmed begins to look at things with a deeper understanding as he asks for medicine and schools for everyone and finally, the cabinet’s resignation. The conclusion is especially poignant as Ahmed and all the “terrorists” march out with the hostages. This implication that “terrorists” are just crying out for

help ends the film on a rather philosophical note. “Cry Freedom” is as intense and relevant as the previous film. The award-winning movie revolves around the story of Steven Biko, a South African activist killed in the late 1970s. Biko’s story is attached to that of Donald James Woods, the white liberal editor of South African newspaper “Daily Dispatch.” Starring Denzel Washington and Kevin Kline, “Cry Freedom” attempts to portray the injustice that the apartheid regime meted out to the black people. Struggling to create a consciousness

and start a non-violent movement, Biko loses his life but inspires thousands. One of them is Woods, who decides to lash out against the injustice and publish a book on Biko’s life. To do so, he must escape the country, putting his own family at risk. As the closing of the semester ’s Passport to Egypt program, the finale left the audience with food for thought. UCO students who participated in the program are eligible for the free tuition credit promotional drawing. Winners will be announced December 2006. Abha Eli Phoboo can be reached at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com.

by Andrew Knittle Staff Writer

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Dale Reeder, left and Bill Griffin read a 1948 Bronze Book in room #124 in Thatcher Hall Nov. 4.

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from page 1 as a huge economic competitor. He believes EU has entered a historic phase because it is preparing to accept countries that are not nearly developed as traditional members. Johnson sees that as a challenge, due to the fact some policies may not be suitable for all members of the union. “This happens when you have a very large geographically dispersed economy,” Johnson said.

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put his two children in a school closer to home. His first visit to the El-Mugamaa, where he must get through bureaucracy and red tape to get the required documents, yields no result and he must take leave from work to try a second time. Tired and frustrated, he reacts to the passivity of an official who constantly prays while ignoring his duty. A tussle ensues and security personnel come to throw Ahmed out, Ahmed gets hold of a gun and -Dr. Louis Furmanksi, pulls the trigger by accident. Pandemonium breaks loose. Ahmed ends up taking hostages, and without planning

"The large diversity among members requires greater level of political cooperation,"

ics from Thatcher Hall’s heyday. Photographs of early college life, vintage dorm mailboxes and an ancient intercom system called a “buzzer box” are part of the antiquated swank on display year-round in Thatcher Hall’s lobby. Aside from the museum, Thatcher Hall’s room No. 136 provides a further glimpse into the past of the building. The room has been retro-designed, complete with 1950s-style furniture and related furnishings. Because of the irreplaceable items in No. 136, the room is kept locked, but Reeder said interested parties can view the space with permission.

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November 7, 2006

Future aircraft to be silent

Rallies continue after Saddam verdict BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) _ Jubilant Shiites marched by the hundreds Monday, celebrating Saddam Hussein's conviction and death sentence as Sunnis held defiant counter-demonstrations. The surge in violence expected after the Sunday verdict on Saddam's trial for crimes against humanity still did not materialize. An Interior Ministry spokesman credited a round-the-clock curfew in Baghdad and two restive Sunni provinces.

Ortega leads for Nicaragua presidency MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) _ Daniel Ortega appeared headed back to the presidency 16 years after a U.S.-backed rebellion helped oust the former Marxist revolutionary, as partial results and the country's top electoral watchdog indicated he had easily defeated four opponents. The Sandinista leader's victory in Sunday's election, if AP Massachusetts Institute of Technology confirmed by final results, would expand the club of leftist Latin rulers led by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, who has tried to help his Nicaraguan ally by shipping cheap oil In this artist rendering provided by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, shown is a conceptual design for a silent, environmentally friendly passenger plane to be unveiled at a press conference to the energy-starved nation. Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London.

Intrepid museum heads for dry dock NEW YORK (AP) _ After 24 years on the Hudson River, mammoth tug boats began easing the legendary aircraft carrier USS Intrepid away from its dock Monday for two years of overdue restoration and repairs. Six powerful tugboats were guiding the massive vessel out of its berth after crew members symbolically cast off a mooring line. Helicopters flew overhead and police, Coast Guard and other ships were gathered on the river. Ship horns blared and a police band played.

60 million Chinese are considered obese BEIJING (AP) _ Rising affluence has made about 60 million Chinese equal to the population of France obese, state media said on Monday. Xinhua News Agency quoted Pan Beilei, a deputy director with the government-affiliated State Food and Nutrition Consultant Committee, as saying that worsening diets had led to health problems, including obesity.

The project is aimed at establishing research knowledge that could lead to development of an aircraft by 2030. by Mark Jewell AP Writer A U.S.-British team of researchers from academia and the aerospace industry believes the passenger aircraft of the distant future will not only be fuel efficient, but virtually silent. Leaders of a long-range research venture called the “Silent Aircraft Initiative” were scheduled Monday to release a conceptual design for a plane they say could cut through the air with practically no sound bothering those below, thanks to its unique shape and design features to limit engine noise. The design adds a new twist to aviation’s long history of mixed success developing flying wings designed to be more fuel- and space-efficient than conventional aircraft with long, narrow fuselages. The design, to be announced in a news conference at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London, would blend fuselage and wings together so that the entire airframe provides lift _ an approach that to date has been confined largely to payload-carrying military aircraft such as long-range bombers. The body shape of the “silent aircraft” would allow for a slower landing approach and takeoff to cut airport noise _ a form of environmental pollution that makes it politically unpopular to expand airports and flight schedules. “The ‘silent aircraft’ can help address this concern and thus aid in meeting the increasing passenger demand for air transport,” said Edward

Greitzer, and professor of aeronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Even if he’s right, don’t expect to see _ or hear _ such a plane anytime soon. The project is aimed at establishing research knowledge that could lead to development of an aircraft by 2030. And whether such a plane could become a commercial success is anybody’s guess. But the project, led by researchers at Cambridge, Mass.based MIT and Cambridge University in England, has plenty of commercial interest so far. The two universities say more than 30 aviation companies from around the world participated in the design, including aircraft maker Boeing Co. and engine maker Rolls-Royce PLC. Rolls-Royce wouldn’t participate if the project didn’t have potential to help shape future aircraft design, said Martin Brodie, a spokesman for the London-based company. “We have a very strong record of involvement in environmental programs anyway, so this is just a logical thing for us to get involved in,” Brodie said. “This is really a clear-blue-sky thing for the moment, and we’ll have to wait to see what develops.” More than 40 researchers from MIT and Cambridge as well as engineers from the 30 companies have been collaborating on the design since the project’s launch three years ago. Funding has come largely from the British government’s Department of Trade and Industry, which committed money seven years ago to establish the CambridgeMIT Institute, a joint venture

between the schools that also has worked on other projects. For now, the aviation project’s goal is not to produce a marketable aircraft. “The goal was to find out what technologies would be required, and what an aircraft would look like if a step-change in noise reduction was one of the key drivers for design,” said Zoltan Spakovszky, an MIT aeronautics professor and a chief engineer on the project. One aspect of the plane’s sound-reducing design eliminates flaps _ hinged sections on the rear of each wing _ to reduce a major source of noise as the plane cuts through the air at takeoff and landing. To reduce sound reaching the ground, the jet engines would be embedded into the plane’s body, rather than hung from the wings as on conventional airliners. The engines would have variable-size jet nozzles, allowing slower jet propulsion during takeoff and landing but efficient cruising at higher speeds. The proposed plane is designed to carry 215 passengers and achieve fuel efficiency of 124 passenger-miles per gallon. By comparison, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, a fuel-efficient airliner due for delivery in 2008, is expected to achieve 100 passenger-miles per gallon on a typical flight, Boeing spokesman Adam Morgan said.

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Shot down by shoot out

November 7, 2006

Awards and loss wrap up season

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UCO sophomoe forward Lacy Williams fights a Regis State University player for possession in a game earlier this season. The Bronchos saw their season come to a close with a 6-5 shootout loss to St. Edwards University Nov.3 in Denver. by Matt Caban Sports Editor A season ending shoot out was destiny’s plan for the UCO Bronchos women’s soccer team as they fell to St. Edward’s University Nov. 3. It marked the second straight year UCO lost on penalty kicks in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. UCO head soccer coach Mike Cook said the teams were tied 0-0 through regulation and extra time before the shootout. “Usually in a shootout we

will pick the girls who feel good and are confident to take a shot,” he said. “So we went down the list and let them shoot.” During the first goround, both the Bronchos and the Hilltoppers converted their five penalty kicks. With their respective seasons on the line, the teams went into sudden death. UCO junior midfielder Lacy Cooley said the game would be over if one team made a shot and the other team missed and vice versa. As it happened UCO’s turn came first. Bronchos’

sophomore fullback Sabrina Humphries stepped into the box and took her shot. Unfortunatley for UCO, it was stopped by SEU goalkeeper Heather Koudelka. The Hilltoppers clinched the win on the next play when midfielder Kim Abbot beat Bronchos’ keeper Carly Fischer. Cook said penalty kicks are tough, but a part of the game. “[The shootout] is more fair now as the keepers are allowed to move on their line, but not off it,” he said. “It’s all a matter of head games and guessing which way it will go.”

The season-ending loss dropped the Bronchos record to 18-3-1. However, Cook said the year was full of positives. “We won 18 games and not many teams, even in the national tournament, did that,” he said. “We also won the regular season and postseason Lone Star Conference titles.” Cook said he was disappointed to lose, but remains optimistic of the future. Matt Caban can be reached at mcaban@thevistaonline.com.

Wrestlers battle in bronze and blue by Matt Caban Sports Editor The UCO wrestling team got out of the practice room and onto the mat for its annual Bronze-Blue intrasquad dual Nov. 2, at Hamilton Field House. The Blue squad would triumph 22-16 in the match before a crowd of 1,000 fans. UCO head wrestling David James said the dual is a way to get wrestlers ready for the season. “The biggest thing was the

opportunity to get out of the practice room,” he said. “We’ve been working in there for a month so it was nice to get the guys in a dual setting.” James also said the team benefited from wrestling in front of solid crowd. He said the crowd also included fans for the University of Oklahoma’s Red/White ranking match that was held on an adjacent mat. James said this is the third year both schools have held their preseason events simul-

taneously. OU’s Red squad won its team’s dual 28-15. Fans were treated to strong displays from UCO AllAmerican Kyle Evans and former All-American Jared Henning. Evans, a junior, won his match at 141 lb. with an 8-2 decision over sophomore Ryan Henning. Meanwhile, Jared Henning took 5:55 to pin sophomore Josh Andrews in their 133 lb. match. The rest of the evening saw matches between the top two wrestlers in the 157, 174, 184 and 197 lb. weight classes. However, the 149 and 165 lb. weight

classes had two matches each. UCO will spend the next days preparing for its opening dual of the season Nov. 12 in Warrensburg, Mo. The Bronchos will take part in the Central Missouri State Open. James said the squad will consist of 30 to 35 wrestlers depending on individual health. “It will be an open tournament format and run from 10 a.m. to about 8 p.m. that evening,” he said. “We hope to do well and have a lot of [high finishes.]” Matt Caban can be reached at mcaban@thevistaonline.com.

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Freshman setter Meaghan Wedberg hits the ball over the net in a match earlier this season. by Tiffany Batdorf Sports Writer Four Bronchos volleyball members received Lone Star Conference honors Thursday before their season ended with a loss to Tarelton State. Early Thursday, junior Lacie Allen was named Libero of the Year, and freshman Kelsey Reynolds was named Freshman of the Year for the All-LSC North Division Volleyball Team. Allen was selected for firstteam to represent the Bronchos. Allen has the second highest digs per game of 47, and the single season UCO dig record by 154 according to Jeff Boyland, head volleyball coach. He said Allen broke the LSC individual season by 25 digs and is only 44 short of the all-

time UCO and LSC records. Reynolds and senior Penny Wascovich were selected for second-team. Freshman Meaghan Wedberg received honorable mention. “Penny had a great senior year,” Boyland said. In a four game match against Tarelton State, the Bronchos’ first round loss ended the five match-winning streak. “We struggled, but we just could not seem to get past their defense,” he said. “We played well in the first game,” Coach Jeff Boyland said. “Tarelton State just got on a roll with defense and blocking.” The Bronchos finished the season 21-11. Tiffany Batdorf can be reached at tbatdorf@thevistaonline.com.

SPORTS University of Central Oklahoma

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Homecoming ruined by visitors' comeback by Tiffany Batdorf Sports Writer Sixteen Bronchos seniors walked on the field at Wantland Stadium for the last time Saturday for Senior Night and Homecoming. “Like any loss it was hard, but this one was different,” senior center Bobby Brooks said. “It was the last game for me to play at home, and we had a chance to win.” The final home game of the season ended with a 387 loss to West Texas A&M University. WTAMU racked up 28 points in the fourth quarter in just six minutes. After losing three straight games, the Bronchos’ season record stands at 5-5, and a Lone Star Conference North Division record of 4-4. “We just didn’t make plays when we had the opportunity,” Brooks said. “We just couldn’t produce in the end.” Both teams seemed to have trouble moving the ball in the first half. After a slow start, the Bronchos started the second half with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Ryan O’Hara to Kerry Johnson, trailing three points behind WTAMU 7-10. “We played them tough for the first three quarters and some things happened at the end,” assistant coach Steve Patterson said. With the ball on the one yard line, the Bronchos fumbled and WTAMU recovered the ball in the end-zone. The second play by WTAMU drove the ball down the field 80 yards to maintain the lead 7-17.

by Vista photographer Alex Gambill

Junior receiver Terrance Barnett fights off a defender in the Bronchos' 38-7 loss to West Texas A&M. Barnett had three catches for 63 yards in the loss to the Buffaloes.

Basketball falls in preseason game

offense that doomed UCO. “As a coach I can control how they rebound and play defense, but I can’t control how they shoot,” Evans said. The Bronchos continue their preseason with a visit to Beaumont, Texas, to face Lamar University Nov. 7. Evans said UCO has a chance to beat the Division I school on its home turf. “Going into the year, this is the best team we’ve had in the last four years,” he said.

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Anthony Brown battles Southwestern players for the ball in a game from the 2005-2006 season. The Bronchos began their current campaign with a 89-69 preseason loss to Oral Roberts University. by Matt Caban Sports Editor Broncho basketball started its preseason with a tough 8969 loss to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in Tulsa Nov. 4. UCO head coach Terry Evans said his team played hard, but hurt themselves with poor shooting and turnovers. “We were one of 18 from the 3-point line and gave up 20 turnovers,” he said. “However, our defense forced them into making 25 turnovers.” Evans said the Bronchos’

plan was to play their normal up-tempo style while playing solid defense against the Division I Golden Eagles. “We thought if we held them around 70 points we could win, but in reality we should have scored more,” he said. Although the Bronchos trailed 49-36 at the half, they were able to get back in the game during the second half. “We cut the lead down to eight, but let it get away from us by missing five straight shots,” Evans said. “They were able to build on their lead and win.”

The game’s top scorer was UCO senior forward Anthony Brown who had 24 points. Evans said another key player, junior guard/forward Sam Belt, had an off night despite chipping in 10 points. Evans also said the Bronchos played a tough opponent in the Golden Eagles. ORU went to the NCAA Division I postseason tournament last year. The Bronchos had some positives during the loss to ORU by winning the rebounding and turnover battles, Evans said. However, it was a lack of

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Regionals unkind to cross country by Tiffany Batdorf Sports Writer Bronchos Cross Country ended with an eighth place finish Nov. 4 at the NCAA Division II South Central Regional. “We finished where we were ranked,” Coach J.D. Martin said. “A little disappointing, I guess the rankings were correct.” The Bronchos were ranked eighth before the meet after finishing third in the Lone Star Conference Cross Country Championship. “We ran really good, some as good, and some better than at the conference meet,” Martin said. Freshman Evelyn Berko finished her first year as a col-

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“Anything that could go wrong in the fourth quarter did,” Brooks said. It would only take minutes for WTAMU to pull further away from the Bronchos after an interception returned for a touchdown made the score 7-24. In less than four minutes, the Buffalos recovered another fumble to score again. The Bronchos ended the game with only 205 total yards. O’Hara completed 18 of 32 passes for 166 yards. WTAMU had 352 total yards with quarterback Dalton Bell completing 24 of 40 passes for 296 yards. “We felt like we would come out with the win in the end of the game,” Coach Miller said. The defeat was the Bronchos’ third straight loss. WTAMU, the defending league champions, improved to 9-1 and 71 in the LSC South Division. The Bronchos will finish their regular season play Nov. 11 at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah in the annual President’s Cup battle. “This is a big deal, it’s like the OU-Texas game,” Patterson said. “They are our biggest rivalry, we expect them to come out and play hard.” “The team [Northeastern] has been hot and cold this season,” Coach Miller said. “We feel we have a great chance to prevail with a win.” NSU is 3-6 for the season and 2-2 in conference play after falling to Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

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legiate athletic with a top-ten finish with a time of 22:47 for the 3.75 mile course. Linda Vasquez finished with a 30th place finish with a time of 23:13, and senior Kara Miskelly ended her Broncho career with a time of 23:54 and a 53rd place finish. Claribel Mendoza and Brittany Callender finished 66th and 71st place. “It was still a good year, in fact an exceptional year,” Martin said. “It just wasn’t time for us to [win it].” “The girls are looking forward to coming back next year and making the Nationals,” Martin said. Tiffany Batdorf can be reached at tbatdorf@thevistaonline.com.