The Vista Nov. 13, 2007

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November 13, 2007

Research heading in new direction by Aaron Wright Managing Editor

The Jackson College of Graduate Studies and Research recently announced a program to provide funding opportunities for students involved in research, creative and scholarly activities on the UCO campus. The program, called the Student Research, Creative & Scholarly Activities (RCSA) Grant Program, provides opportunities for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students to receive funding to support research projects while working under the direction of a faculty mentor at UCO. "Engaging students in research, creative and scholarly activities is one of the long-term academic goals of the university," said Dr. Greg Wilson, interim associate dean of the Jackson College of Graduate Studies and Research. Members of the Undergraduate Research Creative Action Team (URCAT) and the Research Advisory Council (RAC), committees that exist to promote research opportunities at

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see RESEARCH, page 3

Chung crowned Miss Asian UCO Valentino proposes by Abha Eli Phoboo Staff Writer

by Vista photographer Brenda O'Brian

The Miss Asian UCO Scholarship Pageant took place Nov. 10 at Constitution Hall. Sophia Chung, graphic design major, represented Korea and took the crown, bagging a tuition waiver worth $600. The first runner-up was Kaori Sakamoto, business communication major, who walked away with $400 in tuition waiver. Chung also won multiple titles: the People's Choice Award, Talent Award and was recognized for selling the most advertisements for the event. It was quite a night for Chung, who said she was "in complete shock." "I can't believe I won, I feel so lucky," said the newlycrowned beauty queen. "Everybody was so talented." There were 18 participants contesting for the Miss Asian UCO 2007 title. The rounds for the show included introduction, traditional wear, talent show, Q&A, and evening wear. Chung made an impact during the talent round when she demonstrated the art of selfdefense. Dressed in a short white dress, Chung stood on stage, reading a book while two guys pretended to attack her. Sakamoto was just as dated. She danced a ballet for the talent round and her gracefulness and poise certainly gained

Misook Sophia Chung hugs last year's winner, Jennifer Myers, after being named Miss Asian UCO 2007-2008 at Constitution Hall on Saturday, Nov. 10.

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see MISS ASIAN, page 3

'99 questions'

Are you asking the right ones?

by Vista photographer Chris Albers

Armani Valentino discusses his religious beliefs at an open book discussion Wednesday featuring his new book, '99 Questions You Must Ask a Man Before Sleeping With Him & Definitely Before Having Sex'. by Jana Davis Staff Writer

Author Annani Valentino spoke last Wednesday in the Nigh Center to discuss his self-published book, "99 Questions You Must Ask a Man Before Sleeping with Him & Definitely Before Flaying Sex," for the multicultural student services book club. Valentino, 27, led an open

discussion to talk about the 99 questions and other aspects of the book. Questions were asked about Valentino's history of working at Victoria Secret, but Valentino said that working there was not the intent for writing his book. "The main problem in women is that they weren't asking enough questions,"

see VALENTINO, page 4

"Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong." —James Bryce

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