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Power outage delays enrolling students
Jacob resigns as Academic VP By Mark A. Schneberger Staff Writer
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ozens of UCO seniors were angered and inconvenienced when they were prevented from registering for classes Tuesday by a power outage in the admissions department of the University Center. Facilities Management Director Lennis Pederson said the cause of the outage, -which left the admissions department without power for roughly 45 minutes, has not yet been determined. The loss of power startled many seniors who were thrust into darkness as they waited in line to register. Seniors who chose to leave before power returned were encouraged to try registering Wednesday. "We told them that if they wanted to come back (Wednesday) they could come at any time," said Bowman. "That was the least we could do." "Why of all days did this have to happen," said Becky Fitzgerald, who said she had driven for almost two hours to the university.
Students stand in line outside the Enrollment Services Office Tuesday (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)
"I live in Tecumseh, and I can't come back tomorrow." The outage was not limited to the admissions department, however. The Prospective Student Services Department, the Food Court Express and the U.S. Postal Service outlet were affected for roughly two hours, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Prospective Student Services employees worked by flashlight. "We had people in here on a campus tour and we had to
explain to them that things like this don't usually happen at UCO," said Stacey Childers, student worker. The Food Court Express was forced to completely shut down for two hours. And workers in the Union Station Express convenience store found themselves ringing up sales using a pencil and calculator. "It was very hard to do," said Wan-Wei Ng, cashier. "I hope we do not have to do this again."
Jacob would not comment if he was encouraged to resign from office by President Roger Webb over the flap. Rather, he said he made the decision after careful consideration. Webb did not return repeated phone calls by the Vista asking him to comment on Jacob's resignation. Dr. Michael Shirley, executive assistant to the president, however, said he did not feel Jacob was pressured out of office. He said the vice president called the meeting himself to announce his resignation. In it, Jacob asked Jacob to be reassigned as the Graduate College dean, Shirley said. Jacob said he will not be leaving the university. He will become dean of UCO's Graduate College, a position currently held by Dr. Fred Grosz. Grosz will return to his previous position as chemistry department chair. Grosz said he had no negative feelings about the shift. He said he was appointed two years ago to the position of graduate dean, but only initially intended to serve a one-year term.
nly days after being charged with improprieties by Faculty Senate President Roberta Sloan, Academic Affairs Vice President Clyde Jacob officially announced his resignation, this week. "I felt it was time for a change," Jacob said from his office at the Lillard Administration Building. "I've served in this position for the past 12 years, and I felt it is time for ... new Clyde leadership." Jacob was appointed by former President Bill Lillard in 1986. His last day in office will be June 30, 1998. Sloan, last week charged that Jacob attempted to merge the creative studies department into the English department, without notifying program deans or faculty. She said his actions left many in both programs wondering if the creative studies department would return in the 1998-99 year. "I don't know that his collapsing (creative studies) into Staff writers Steven Wedel the English Department is meaning that he means to get rid and Ryan Dannar contributed to of the (program); but it sure is an this story. indication."
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rffiEVIsrA Vol. 99, No. 22 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 Editor in Chief Lisa Tatum Writer Colby Grieser JimHulsey Associate Editor Curtis Cobb Writer M. Editor Sandi Craig Writer Phillip Roder Copy Editor Rhonda Bowden Writer Mark A. Schneberger Spoils Editor Chad Willming Writer Steven Wedel Sports Writer Darrell Weidner Photographer Lacy Amen Photographer Bryan Terry Advertising Mgr Bryan Kyle Ad Sales Michael Williams Graphic Artist Pujan Roka Circulation Dustin Yowell Ad Sales Tamara Schones Writer Ryan Danner Morgue Travis Frels Adviser Mark Hanebutt
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Student says "attacking" fans won't rally support
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s an active supporter of Broncho athletics, I applaud the efforts of the band in recent years to promote and excite the crowds at Wantland Stadium. I am however, a bit upset with the tone of some portions of the letter to the editor on Nov. 4. The writers of the letter would like to believe they are the only group supporting the Broncho football team. Many organization's events, including the Student Programming Board's Pep rallies, help to promote the football team. Many of the proud supporters of Broncho football attend the games on Saturday because they wish to watch the team they call their own, not because it is a requirement of their scholarship. Also, the comment that the UCO games become more of a social event than... than what! Revelation, A football game is a social event, and that is what makes them great. There is nothing better than rooting for the Bronchos
surrounded by friends. The "five costumed studs" referred to in the letter, appropriately called the Super Fans, are wonderful. They bring humor and excitement to the stands along with valued harassment to opposing players. However the fact remains that putting on a costume doesn't make you a better fan than those of us who do not dress up. We are a small group, but a group of fans who are very loyal and vocal with the support of our university nonetheless. Speaking of costumes, maybe the band should look into a fund raiser or two to help purchase some legitimate Bronze and Blue uniforms. I would personally be happy to support any fundraising efforts they put forth. I would also like to applaud the members of the faculty, staff and many dedicated alumni who attend every Broncho event, not as a requirement of their jobs, but because they love this university. Possibly these
members of the university's community should be hailed along with Mr. Rucker, whose job, after all, is Director of the UCO Marching Band. I agree that the attendance at UCO sporting events is disappointing. Efforts by the Student Activities office, flyers and handouts, and also the tailgate parties put on by various student organization are honest efforts to increase the numbers. These are better routes to the common goal than attacking the fans who do attend the games and insulting the masses who don't attend the games with a ludicrous letter to The Vista. A short lesson in personal communication tells you that this is no way to increase support for our teams. Those who do -loyally support Broncho athletics should band (pardon the pun) together to get others to come discover what we consider the best teams in the state. —Patrick Farrimond
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Murder in Moscow Former Edmond resident's death still 'Unsolved Mystery' By Sandi Craig Managing Editor
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he brutal shooting death of Edmond native Paul Tatum remains unsolved and may soon be the subject of an upcoming episode of the long-running television program Unsolved Mysteries. This month marks the first anniversary of the murder of Tatum, a 41-year-old, who was gunned down in Moscow on Nov. 3, 1996. Tatum, an Edmond businessman, was founder and CEO of the RadissonSlavayanskaya Hotel and Business Center in Moscow. Tatum was shot eleven times in his upper body with a 5.45 caliber Kalashnikov machine gun after being summoned to a meeting near a Moscow subway station. Unsolved Mysteries contacted members of Tatum's family recently about the possibility of doing an episode on Tatum as one of their top six investigative stories for their new season, said Robin Furmanek, Tatum's sister. Former UCO students, Furmanek and her husband, Rick, say a source close to the case told them that both the 1-13I and Russian police know who is responsbile (for the murder), but neither will act upon the information. There are no official suspects in Tatum's murder. A Russian businessman, who was shot in the leg during the shooting spree, refuses to speak, said Rick. Tatum's bodyguards were uninjured and are in hiding. A man who witnessed someone dumping files from Tatum's computer the evening of his murder has also been in hiding, he said. Tatum had been threatened by the Russian mafia to give up control of his multi-million dollar hotel and business center and "leave Russia or else." "Paul was threatened with his life for more than a year prior to his murder," said Robin. Tatum was challenging the
Moscow city government's attempts in gaining control of the hotel and business center in a Swedish arbitration court, she said. Tatum went to Moscow in 1989 to launch a hotel/business center that would offer the luxuries that Western businessmen preferred. The Radisson Hotel's interest was peaked when Bob Haldeman, a former Nixon cabinet member, agreed to serve as a board member, said Rick. Before Tatum's death, Rick Furmanek wrote Stranded in Moscow, which recollects his
family's adventures during their year-long stay in Moscow in 1993. Tatum is identified in the main text of the book only as a California businessman, to protect his family from controversy. An epilogue on Tatum's behalf, written following his death, was added before press time. The second printing was released on the Nov. 3 anniversary of his death. In the book, the Furmaneks describe the different lifestyle they found in Russia and how "inconvenient" life was there. Rick and Robin, along with
their two children, Seth and Lindsay, decided to move to Moscow after Tatum surprised them with a three-week, allexpense-paid vacation to visit him in 1992. Tatum told them he wanted to show them the Russia he knew and loved. At one point, Tatum chartered a helicopter that had been Chernenko's private helicopter, named "Crystal." They traveled to small villages within a 100mile radius of Moscow—to communities where people had never laid eyes on Americans,
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UCO group to hold concert as fundraiser for non-profit AIDS organizations in Oklahoma City By Mark A. Schneberger Staff Writer
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t's not everyday that UCO students become the first in the state to do something. But, on Nov. 20, students in the Gay Affiance for Tolerance and Equality (GATE) organization will be the first to host an AIDS benefit on campus. The group will sponsor a sixhour benefit concert in hopes of raising money to support two non-profit organizations: The Winds House and The Winds Family House, of Oklahoma City. The Winds House provides housing and non-medical support to persons living with AIDS, while The Winds Family House provides similar support to patients and their families. GATE members said all of UCO can benefit from the concert, but are disappointed that
most other student groups have shown no support. "We all need to come together to show a unified front against this disease. Everyone needs to help," said E-O-Tree Palmer, GATE president. The concert will be 5-11 p.m. in Ballrooms B and C of the University Center. All students, faculty and administrators are invited. "We could have had this concert anywhere, but to have it at UCO is paramount because all students, faculty and staff need to be reached with information about HIV and AIDS. And this is a very fun an enjoyable way to reach them," said Palmer "It's going to be a great party, but with a very serious reason." The concert, which will feature 15 local bands, live acts and speakers, will mark the first time that such an event is held on an Oklahoma university campus,
according to Dr. Lewis Irving, GATE academic adviser. The UCO Jazz Band, retro band The Roaches, folk singer Peggy Johnson and rock group Blue Dawn will kick off the nonalcoholic event. Free food will be served throughout the night, and a drawing will be held for 25-30 "high-dollar" prizes, including a $250 catered super bowl party, free house cleaning services and two $50 Blockbuster gift certificates, among others. A $10 at-the-door donation is encouraged,however any donation amounts are welcome. Palmer said the concert is not a gay event. Rather, it is a benefit for humanity. "The disease has no sexual boundaries and people need to realize that," she said. Palmer also noted that V See BENEFIT, Page 12
International Flair Malaysian students Pui-San Wong, left, and WeinYee Ho participate in Friday's International Week events at UCO. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)
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Bush dropped ball by sparing Hussein By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer
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ast week, former president George Bush was heard making excuses for not finishing the job he started in the Persian Gulf. He asked whose son or daughter he should have sacrificed to kill Iraq's leader Saddam Hussein. I guess he's learned from our current president that the best way out of a mistake is to say you did it for the children of America. It seems we have a law in America prohibiting the assassination of a foreign leader. In peace time I can understand that. During a time of war it is sheer stupidity to leave the opposing leader alive. When Hussein conquered Kuwait, Bush was quick to compare the Iraqi leader to the likes of Germany's Adolf Hitler. Why then did we not treat Iraq as we treated Germany in World War II? In WWII, the Allies did not simply drive the German troops back into Germany and call an end to the war. The German army was soundly defeated and most of Hitler's top commanders were captured, tried and in many cases executed. Hitler committed suicide before he could be captured. But, if Hitler had been captured, would his life have been spared? Would we have left him in power in Germany, hoping his own people would overthrow him? I don't think so. And yet, that's what was done with Hussein. Why Bush or anyone else thought the people of Iraq would overthrow a leader who has held them in the grip of terror for so many years is
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situation calls for armed conflict, will Bill Clinton send Americans to do what he himself would not do 30 years ago? If he does, will he resolve the problem in a more permanent manner than Bush did? Most likely Hussein will back down from his threats, as he has every year since the war ended. But some day he may not. Until then, it seems American tax dollars will continue to be spent simply to keep him in check. Rather than facing the perils of battle, American soldiers must look over their shoulders for the horror of the terrorist bomb. And all the while, Hussein will stay in power, biding his time.
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something I cannot understand. If the people of second and third world countries like Iraq were able to pull themselves together and orchestrate such a rebellion, they wouldn't be second and third world countries under the rule of such dictators in the first place. George Bush failed in the war against Iraq. Granted, there are reasons he stopped the war when he did, but I do not for one minute believe any of the excuses he has given. He stopped because America's mind is still full of bad memories from the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. Thousands upon thousands of American soldiers died in those struggles. Those wars were bloody, brutal and mysterious. They were also the first wars where live images of the carnage were seen by millions of Americans sitting in their own living rooms. The Persian Gulf War was a war of technology. Casualties on both sides were extremely low, making the whole experience seem almost like a video game to those of us who watched from home. There were no images of American soldiers torn to unrecognizable pieces in a foreign jungle, no reports of platoons being wiped out or of children carrying bombs into the gathering places of U.S. soldiers. Bush wanted to keep it that way. He knew that a prolonged ground war would have produced greater American casualties, and we all know how quickly the American people withdraw their support when they see the results of real violence. Capturing Baghdad would have required a higher toll in American lives.
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Division title at stake Saturday against Northeastern By Chad Willming Sports Editor
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hen the Central Oklahoma football team takes the field this Saturday against Northeastern, more than just the Lone Star Conference North Division title will be at stake. UCO, currently ranked fifth in the West , must not only win, but needs one of the two teams ranked ahead of them, California-Davis and Western State, to lose for the Bronchos to earn a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs.
A win over Northeastern would give the Bronchos a share of the LSC North Division title. The Bronchos, 8-2 overall and 4-1 in LSC division play, come into Saturday's game in a three way tie for first place with Northeastern and Southwestern. However, a Southwestern loss to Harding would give the championship outright to the winner of the UCONortheastern game. The Redmen come into Saturday's game with a 4-6 record overall, 4-3 in LSC play, and 4-1 in the division. Northeastern has won four of their last t six after starting 0-4.
Tailback Damian Everette is fourth in rushing yards a game in the LSC with a 90.7 average. UCO will counter Everette with junior running back Ryan Logan. Logan rushed for his fourth 100-yard game of the season Saturday against Southeastern, carrying the ball 32 times for 101 yards. With 964 yards rushing on the season, Logan needs just 36 yards to become UCO's 18th 1,000-yard single season rusher. Kickoff for Saturday's showdown with Northwestern is set for 2 p.m. at Wantland Stadium. Admission is free for UCO students.
Lott earns defensive player of the week award
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entral Oklahoma defensive tackle Ken Lott has been named Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in UCO's 23-18 win over Southeastern Oklahoma last Saturday. Lott, a 6-2, 245-pound senior from
San Jose, Calif., had a career-high eight tackles in the game and was instrumental in a last-minute goal-line stand that preserved the win for the Bronchos. Lott stopped SOSU running back Robert
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Marshal for no gain on firstand-goal from the UCO sixyard line in the final minutes, then teamed with cornerback Hurley Tarver to stop Savage quarterback Chris Enloe inside the one on fourth down with two minutes remaining.
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Northeastern 4-1
Texas A&M Kingsville 6-0 Abilene Christian 4-2 West Texas 3-3
Southwestern 4-1 Ouachita Bap. 3-3
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Volleyball team wins first-round LSC match By Darrell J. Weidner Sports Writer The Central Oklahoma volleyball team started down the road of post-season play Tuesday, when they defeated Eastern New Mexico in the last home game of the season. The first game ended with Karyn Posey making an ace serve to win the game (815). Eastern New Mexico answered by making a seven point unanswered run to open the second game. Adriana Crovador opened the Bronchos climb from the cellar, when she dropped a short spike over the net to make the score 71. The Bronchos continued to post scores with a couple of kills by Kate O'Neill, and
the help of several net violations by Eastern New Mexico. The Zias brought the score to 14-7, with another four point run, that was broken up by Amber Bateman. Tuesday's match was the first for Bateman in two weeks. She had been out for a sprained ankle. "It was good to be back out there," said Bateman, "but I was a little slow tonight." The Bronchos continued their climb from the deficit, with a Zia net violation and a kill by O'Neill to bring the score to 14-9. Karyn Posey ended the Zias attempt to tie the match at one game each, when she forced a kill that gave the Bronchos the final side out of the match, that ended with Posey making a kill to end the second game at 1416.
The Bronchos opened the final game by taking a 3-0 led. The Bronchos never gave up the lead in the third game ending it with an ace serve by Posey to make the score 9-15. Senior Kate O'Neill spurred the broncho offense in her last home game of her career at Central Oklahoma. The middle blocker, from Overland Park, KS., posted 15 kills out of 25 for a hitting average of 480. "I am excited, but I am sad," said O'Neill about her last game in Hamilton Field House. The Bronchos face No. 5 ranked West Texas tonight in the second round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament. "I like coming in as the underdog," said Herrin.
O'Neill, Crovador earn All-LSC honors
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entral Oklahoma had three players named to the All-Lone Star Conferecne North Division Volleyball Team that was released Monday, including first-team picks Kate O'Neill and Adriana Crovador. O'Neill, a senior middle blocker from
OVerland Park, Kan., leads the league in hitting percentage at .428 and has 424 kills and 146 blocks on the season. A four-time LSC North Division Hitter of the Week winner this season, O'Neill was also a firstteam All-LSC selection last year. Crovador, a sophomore outside hitter from Jenks, has 319 kills, 372 digs and 46
service aces this season for the 23-9 Bronchos. Named to the North Division secondteam was Oklahoma City junior setter Arwin Schneider, who has 1,017 assists and 219 digs this year. Junior middle blocker Amber Bateman was an honorable mention pick. -From UCO Sports Information
Intramural Volleyball 1997 Volleyball Standings IFC ACACIA 2-0 ATO 2-0 SIG TAU 0-2 KAPPA SIG 0-2 CO-ED HPERD 1-0 BCM 1-0 ATO/DZ 0-1 W.W.W 0-1 Men' s Open Players 1 -0 Sooners 1 -0 ACACIA B 1-1 ATO B 1 -1 BCM 1 -1 ACACIA C 0-1 Women's Open Outsiders 1 -0 BCM 1 -0 DZ 0-0 AGD 0-0 W.W.W. 0-2
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UCO wrestlers face OU tonight Zion Williams-167 pounds, Jerome Adams or Nathan Phillips-177 pounds, Edwin Lorne, Jr.- or Sports Writer T. J. Tallent-190 pounds, Winterhawk Windchief The No. 2 ranked Central Oklahoma wrestling or Jim Beshears-Heavyweight team will travel to Norman to face NCAA Div. I Among tonights starters are several Bronchos opponent Oklahoma, Thursday at 7:30. ranked in the top ten nationally. Central Oklahoma's probable line-up is: They are Brock Moore (126), Matt Goodson Jeromy Hudson-118 pounds, Matt Goodson or 134), Jody Marple (150), Matt Surber (158), and Brock Moore-126 pounds, Mike Goodson-134 Winterhawk Windchief (Heavyweight). pounds, Gable Sullivan-142 pounds, Jody The Sooners are ranked seventh in the preMembers of the UCO wrestling team are tangled up at last Marple-150 pounds, Matt Slrber-158 pounds, season Div. 1 rankings Thursday's Bronze/Blue scrimmage. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen) 01, By Darrell J. Weidnt.sr
Basketball teams to tip-off season in Florida and Texas By Chad Willming
Sports Editor Both the UCO men's and women's basketball teams will tip off the 1997-98 season this Friday in Florida and Texas. The No.13 ranked Central Oklahoma men's team will travel to Orlando, Florida to play in the Disney Tip-Off Classic, while the women's team will play in the Pioneer Premiere in Denton, Texas. UCO's men's team returns five players from last
years 24-5 Lone Star Conferecene regular season and tournament championship season. The Bronchos return three starters in senior gt ard, and second-team All-LSC pick Joe Newton (18.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists), senior forward Michael Mims (13.4 points, 6.0 rebounds), and junior guard David Factor (7 points, 4.4 assists). Junior college transfer Eddie Robinson and Georgia transfer Devin Baker are two newcomers who will round out the final two spots in UCO's starting five. The women will play their first of two games Friday
against Texas Lutheran in the Pioneer Classic. Saturday The Central Oklahoma women return four starters from last seasons 14-13 team. UCO's four returning starters include senior center Christy Heavin (11.6 points, 7.4 rebounds), junior forward Mary Rhodes (9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds), honorable All-LSC pick Courtney Berry (13.8 points) and junior guard Kelly Parker (6.6 points, 6.8 assists). Both men's and women's teams return to Edmond for their first home game of the season Nov. 20 against Texas A&M-Kingsville.
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OKC hotel hosts 'Monkey Madness' convention By Kathy Burgess Student Writer
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or a couple of days recently, the groundskeeper at Hilton Northwest could have been a zookeeper as the hotel played host to an usual group of guests. "Monkey Madness," a weekend convention for primates and their owners, held Oct.17-19, included lectures by three veterinarians and a professional primate trainer. There was also a Halloween costume party for the monkeys, with prizes going to the best four costumes. Thirty-five monkeys were present, including spiders, macaques, a squirrel, marmosets and capuchins. The owners claimed each monkey has his own personality, and none appeared shy. CiCi, a four year-old white face
capuchin, seemed to be a firm. He goes to work favorite at the convention. with her daily, helping Her owners, Bonnie to greet clients. Dr. Stephen Douglas and Robert Whipple, an exotic Hudson use Cici in their visits to nursing homes. animal veterinarian There were also grief from Dana Point, Calif., spoke on counselors who use their primate first-aid and primates in the grieving process to help ease the nutrition. Whipple said patients through, especially we are far more likely children. Dr. Ken Curl, to give the monkeys disease than the who teaches Psychology of Grief at UCO said, "I have Winston, a White-fronted reverse because the capuchin monkey. (Photo not personally heard of monkey immune provided) using monkeys, but I can system that is not as see where this approach would be useful." developed against viruses as that of the Mary Myrick, of Oklahoma City, was human. The monkeys are also prone to responsible for getting the group diabetes and low blood sugar. The cost of a monkey starts at around organized. Myrick uses Winston, a two year-old capuchin, in her public relations $5,000 and can go as high as $40,000.
Veterinary bills will continue throughout the 30 to 40 year life expectancy of the primate. Their diets consist of Similac, monkey chow and just about everything they see. Primate owners disagree on how to raise the monkeys, but they all feel strongly about the commitment needed before anyone purchase a little hairy friend. They suggest before anyone purchases a primate they talk to others on the Internet and become acquainted with the demands of ownership. The Internet address is http://www.primate.wisc.edu Grant Bannen, the hotel's general manager said, "A great many of the monkeys were cute and were held well in check by their owners, on the other hand, a small amount of owners were somewhat irresponsible."
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Webb speaks to AAUP about UCO's future By Phillip Roder Staff Writer
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CO President Roger Webb addressed UCO's Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) about the changing direction of the university. Webb spoke about where UCO is
headed in the future. He also talked about the need to change with the changing needs of the student. Webb said they need to give the students hassle-free parking, an easier process of enrollment, financial aid, and payment of fees. "We need to define our university's purpose and direction—what UCO's all
about—what the student thinks of when they think of UCO," Webb said. Webb also spoke about life on campus. "UCO needs more of a campus life. We have a show place, but we just need more vitality from the students," he said. Webb said he would like to see the student resident rate rise,by updating the dormatories, he said. "It will cost money,
but the residents are important to us, and we need more of them." Webb asked the professors to think about three questions: "What does UCO offer that no one offers better and cheaper? What does Oklahoma higher education need that we can deliver? What is UCO's niche?"
Experts say pets need extra care in winter months By Shelly Collier Student Writer
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s winter approaches, people get concerned with bundling up to keep warm, but humans are not the only ones who need extras in chilly conditions. Pet owners need to take precautions to keep cats and dogs safe and healthy during the winter months. Dr. Peter Hann, veterinarian at Westbrook Animal Clinic in Edmond, said people often overlook the basics when caring for their household pets in cold weather. People frequently forget that pets need water available, not ice, because the pets usually won't lick ice to fulfill their water needs, said Hann. Food intake often needs to increase during cold weather, said Hann, especially for pets who spend the majority of their time outdoors. Outdoor cats and dogs need a place to get out of the
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BENEFIT Continued from Page 5 heterosexual women is the largest group now contracting AIDS, and minority women in Oklahoma is the largest group in which the HIV virus is spreading. GATE members also challenged President Roger Webb and other student organization presidents to support the charitable party. Palmer said her group sent letters to Webb and all other student groups to elicit assistance.
MURDER Continued from Page 4 much less talked to them. It was during the restoration period, a time when there was no hot water for an entire month. They spent nights in rustic log cabins at a monastery and slept at former rundown Communist party hotels. On one of their jaunts Tatum chartered a jet that flew them to Yalta on the Black Sea, also known as the "Russian Riviera." There they stayed next to Gorbachev's dacha (country home), where he was held during the August, 1991 attempted coup. "We were eating dinner one evening toward the end of our stay, and Paul looked over at me and said, 'Hey, you want to come to work over here? Why don't you consider moving Robin and the kids?' It just caught me off guard completely," said Rick. "I thought he was joking." The Furmaneks moved to Moscow in March of 1993, where Rick worked for Tatum as a consultant on a business development project. Because of the threat of violence and growing danger, they decided, for their own safety, to leave Moscow exactly one year later in March of 1994. While the family is still trying to re-cover from Tatum's death, they are expecting arrival of his possessions from Moscow soon. After dealing with bureaucratic red tape for the past year, the family said they believe Tatum's belongings are en route and currently somewhere in the U.S., said Robin. Tatum's ashes were interred in Moscow last summer. The Furmaneks are currently negotiating motion picture rights for Tatum's story, and Rick is working on another book about Tatum's life story.
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AROUND CAMPUS TODAY • Marketing Club will meet at 8 a.m. in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall. The topic will be bank marketing. For more information, call Summer Williams at 340-3157.
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graduating in Fall '97 and Spring '98 on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 VAlpha Chi, a national honor society, will meet p.m. Pictures will be taken by Photographic at 6 p.m. in the Robert S. Kerr Room in the Services in Room 108 of the Communications University Center. For more information, call Building. On Nov. 24, pictures will be taken Susan LaVictoire at 521-1544. from 5:30 - 9 p.m. in the University Center Heritage Room. Seniors with pictures in the VP.F.L.A.G., "Parents, Family, and Friends of book receive the yearbook free. For more Lesbians and Gays," will hold their first meeting information, call Farzana Razak at 341-2980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room Ext. 5303. 239. For more information, call Ben Knol at 359-7857. VThe Society of Physics Students will have their last meeting of the semester at 12 p.m. Nov. • Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society, will 18 in Howell Hall, Room 205. Call Martin meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Naylor at 749-1937 for more information. Room 211. Students will discuss their home countries. For more information, call Tally • The West Hall Council will have a meeting of Fugate at 341-2980, Ext. 5277. its executive officers at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 in the West Hall lobby. The council's committees will A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD meet at 8:30 p.m. the same night, also in the lobby. For more information, call Allie Martin at • The UCO English Society will meet at 7 p.m. 341-2980, Ext. 4162. Nov. 14 to elect officers and discuss a new vision for the society. For more information, call Tim • The Black Student Association and Morales at 341-2980, Ext. 5631. Multicultural Student Services are sponsoring the Second Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair • Student Programming Board will present the on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Battle of the Bands at 9 p.m. Nov. 14 on the in the University Center Grand Ballroom. For University Center Patio. If it rains, the event will information on becoming a vendor, call Latasha be moved into the University Center Ballroom. Turner at 341-2980, Ext. 2580. For more information, call Suzette Dyer at 3488767. • Student Council for Exceptional Children will have their final Fall meeting at 3:45 p.m. VG.A.T.E. will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Nov. 19 in the Education Building, Room 301. The Community Center. G.A.T.E.'s next For more information, call Meagan Marshall at meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the 794-4201. Liberal Arts Building, Room 239. For more information, call E-O-Tree Palmer at 685-7878. • The UCO Department of Music is having a
gingerbread house contest in connection with their performance of Hansel and Gretel. Entries must be registered Nov. 17 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Room 136 of the Music Building. There is no entrance fee. The houses must be made of all edible material and cannot be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet, by 3 feet high. All participants must be from the Edmond area or affilliated with UCO. For more information, call 341-2980, Ext. 5004.
Pre-Law Society will host "Law Expo '97" from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 22 on the first floor of the Liberal Arts Building. Law schools from around the nation will be present to provide information to undergraduate students. For more information, call Dan Lestina at 348-7447.
Bagworm, the winners of UCO' s 1996 Battle of the Bands, has cancelled their Nov. 22 music video shoot at the Wolftrap Club in Edmond until further notice. For more information, call Andrew Hilbert at 359-6302.
The UCO Webmaster Club will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call Chris Murdoch at 844-0880.
Circle K International will meet at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in Room 312 of the University Center. For more information, call Sonja Anderson at 341-6089. Toastmasters Club will meet from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in Room 320B of the University Center. For more information, call Yujiro Yusa at 341-2980, Ext. 4096.
Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry will meet at 12:10 p.m. every Tuesday at 311 East Hurd in the Methodist Student Center, located behind Thompson's Bookstore. For more information, call Cooper Ames at 341-5450 or Margaret Kutz at 359-1749.
The UCO chapter of Mortar Board, a national honorary and service organization, is accepting applications for membership. The basic cnteria from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 24-25 in the Liberal for membership includes a GPA of at least 3.00, Arts Building. Cookies, brownies, trail mix, beer a minimum of 75 semester hours as of December bread, and more items will be for sale. For more 1997, projected graduation date between information, call Holly Aston at 844-0538. December 1998 and July 1999, completion of 2 semesters at UCO, and participation in campus The Black Student Association will hold a and/or community activities. Deadline for general meeting at 2 p.m. Nov. 26 in the membership applications is December 1, 1997. University Center, Room 314. For more For more information, call Robin at 527-2676 or information, call Sean Eddens at 341-2980, Ext. Tina at 324-1528. 4056. TIARAS Honors Society will hold a bake sale
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A timeless love story The Little Mermaid delivers classic Disney storytelling, lively musical score
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aybe Disney has learned that the armpit-farts used in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the promotion merchandising done for Hercules wears thin when compared to their classics. The Little Mermaid contains none of the distracting material Disney used in those more recent films. Rather, the film relies on that rare element called story. Granted, Disney took some liberties with Hans Christian Andersen's tale, but they got it mostly right. Ariel is the young mermaid on the brink of womanhood. She's also a princess and a rebel who defies her father's orders and visits the surface of the ocean on a regular basis. One day, Ariel sees a ship gliding across the water above her, so she goes up to investigate. She sees Prince Eric and falls instantly in love with him. A storm comes up and the prince is knocked overboard. Ariel saves him and takes him to a beach where he revives to the sound of the mermaid's beautiful singing. Not wanting to let the human see her, Ariel retreats back into the sea. Her father, King Triton, is furious when he learns what Ariel has done. He punishes her, but Ariel flees and soon finds herself in the lair of the evil seawitch, Ursula. The seawitch wants Ariel's voice, and more importantly, she wants something she can use to defeat King Triton and steal his throne. She and Ariel strike a deal; Ariel will give up her voice to gain the human legs that will let her live in Prince Eric's world. If she can make the prince kiss her within three days, she gets to keep her legs. If not, she will never speak again and will return to her mermaid form. The movie has several great side-kick characters in the classic
Disney tradition. The best of which is Sebastian the crab with his Jamaican accent and no-nonsense approach to following King Triton's orders. One of the best features of The Little Mermaid is the songs. The music was composed by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who also wrote songs for later Disney films like Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. My favorite song from this film was "Kiss the Girl," sung by Sebastian. When The Little Mermaid was first released in 1989 it earned over $84.4 million in the U.S. alone and was the most successful animated film to date. The movie won a Golden Globe award and two Academy Awards; one for best original song ("Under the Sea"), and another for its underscore. The soundtrack became a multiplatinum hit that has since spawned another musical offering called Sebastian's Party Gras, which is certified gold. There is one tiny little problem with The Little Mermaid its message. Itseems to say that kids can defy their parents to get what they want. It all works out for Ariel, which might lead young viewers to believe they can ignore the advice of their own parents and still come out on top. —
Ariel (voice of Jodi Benson) swims with her friend Flounder (voice of Jason Marin) and listens in fascination as a seagull named Scuttle (voice of Buddy Hackett) provides some expert misinformation about human artifacts. (Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises)
Yes, it can happen, but I think Disney could have softened that particular aspect a bit. Nonetheless, this is a great film and my three-year-old daughter gave it her approval, so I can do no less.
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Period piece starts slow offers good cinematography By Mark A. Schneberger Staff Writer
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Yet, the cue and pair's departs back romantic to England, future the film changes turns truly quickly, interesting. with the The best arrival of a scene of the tempting entire film American appears in heiress, Kate's Millie absence, (Allison with a Elliott), frustrated who is From left to right, Alison Elliot, Linus Roache ana Marten and battling her Helena Bonham Carter in lain Softley's The Millie on a Wings of the Dove. (Photo courtesy of Miramax) own life couch, and struggle. his face in her lap. Millie, who bares a confusing physical Viewers will find the five-word likeness to Kate, has millions, but carries sentence banter between Kate, Marten a dark secret. and Millie tedious. And they'll find it Together the trio hatch a plan which hard to believe the trio actually share a they hope will secure Kate and Marten's common bond of love or friendship. hopes for marriage, while making him Individually Marten and Kate are rich in the process. robotic, even while engaged in the film's The plan is ingeniously twisted, but only gratuitous sex scene. This view one that sends them through the streets of easily leads viewers to the idea that the England to the Venetian canals and back. writer dropped the ball when defining the While in Venice, after Kate takes her players.
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TYPING OR EDITING Needed on resumes, reports or term papers? Help is 2 blocks from UCO. C"all 348-5673 for reasonable rates & professional results.
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want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program or your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of ExcellenCe in Preschool Education. ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION a C.O.P.E. The Center 6801 S Western_, #109 OKC, OK 73139-1816 Prepare for TOEFL, Improve your English, Earn bettergrades by increasing language skillS. T uition fQT 4-Week session: $595.00 Course is taught by PhD with over 0 years f experience in higher education. PhOne (405)616-U002 (4-6pm M- ) FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS
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testin g info call 495-2732. FARMERS INSURANCE
Auto, Horne, Life Convenient to UCO. Faculty staff and students welcome at 15th & Rankin, 9am-5pm M-F, 844-2285. DEN i AL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles no claim forms. Includes Vision and
service is hiring for part time telephone secretary positions. No sales involved.* Good phone skills and typing required. Excellent opportunity to further your communication skills while working in a relaxed, professional atmosphere, 330-5901.
for front desk personnel/receptionist. We are looking for day, evening and weekend shifts. Shifts will be days M-F 7:30am-4pm 10am-4:30prn, evenings Mon-iri 4-10:30pm. Flexible scheduling. Alternating weekends. Those interested should apply at Northside YMCA at 10000 N Penn, OKC. PEPPERONI GRILL is now hiring servers for all shifts. Apply n person 9-11 am or 2-4pm at 3300 S Broadway in Edmond.
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RESUME RESUME RESUME Let a professional write and typeset your Winning resume! Call Kathy at 330-1941.
11am-2pm, evenings 5-9:30pm. Flexible hours. Apply at Super Onion Burger located at 36' W Memorial (across from TLC Garden Ctr'l or ask for Gary Sims at 751655.
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KIDS INK has Lull and part time positions for education majors. Apply in person at 700 SW 18TH in Edmond.
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iHALMIUNS GULF CLUB of Edmond is seeking one full time and up to three part Time employees for its food and beverage services. contact food and beverage director Scottie Ward at 330-7989.
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run a few errands each week. The pay is good. Must have dependable transportation and proof of insurance. Please call 844-1742.
IGLOO GRILL is now hiring counter help, cashiers. Good fun atmosphere. Apply in person at 900 W Memorial Rd, OKC. KICKINGBIRD CINEMA needs concessionists and ushers for the holiday season. Weekends and holidays a must. Please apply in person M-Th 4-10pm, 1225 E Danforth.
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NATIONAL MKT Co expanding in
area. Lookino for motivated, goalorientated, trainable individuate for key, positions. Full & part time. Serious inquiries only, 844-3463.
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needed. Rapidly growing, local consulting firm in search of experienced developer in Powerbuilder 5.x, Access 97, Visual Basic and/or Oracle. Must be a quick, learner and used to meeting deadlines. Degree(s) in a computer related field a must. Competitive salary, 401(k) plan and benefits package available. Call Amy in human resources. (800)378-0836, ext 315. PAH I I IME customer service rep
needed to contact new and existing clients for insurance agency. 3-8pM Mon-Thurs, $8/hr + bonuses, 3404998. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Make 1000% profit! Sell 70 popular money-making reports. Free details. Send name and address to: Simon Publications, P 0 Box 1055, Edmond, OK 73083 or e-mail simon@icon.net FOR RENT
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 341-7911. Now accepting housing vouchers.
Welcome Students!
STUDENTS RECEIVE 1 MONTH FREE RENT On newly remodeled one bedroom, priced from $230-$265. Other discounts may also apply. Call 8421519 or come see us at NW 88th & Western. ROOM FOR FEMALES, private room & bath, near UCO Library. Share living, kitchen. Clean, bills paid, $250/mo, 478-2767.
FOR SALE NEW P75 mini-tower computer, 1.0 GIG HD, 16M memory, 33.6K modem, CD ROM, sound, 14" SVGA monitor, Windows 95, $675, 741-0528. IBM PS 2 computer, model 55SX 386SX-16 CPU, Panasonic VGA monitor, 60 Meg HD, 4 Meg RAM,
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CHOOSE YOUR SCHEDULE TODAY! Call our ,jobline at 359-7713 or apply in person at 3429 S. Wynn (Just minutes from UCO)
keyboard, mouse, DOS 6.20, Windows 3.1 and 3.5 floppy drive. FOR SALE $300. Call 330-4071.
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female roommate needed ASAP. $250/mo plus bills. The apt comes with free tanning, workout equipment, pools, tennis. If interested, call Kristi at 330-2053. FEMALE ROOMMATE needed to share luxury condo, 5 min to UCO. Master bed and bath. Pool, tennis, cable, W/D, all bills paid, $325/mo, 330-0631. CHARMING HISTORIC home in Heritage Hills. Reasonable, spacious master bed with private bath. Call Sierra at 235-5201. TRAVEL ACT NOW! CALL LEISURE I OUHS FOR SPRING BREAK PACKAGES TO SOU I H PADRE CANCUN, JAMAICA ANL/ FLORIDA. REPS NEEDED TRAVEL FRE-E-A191i-E-A-17 1 COMMISSIQNS. GROUP DISCOUNTS FOR 6 OR-IVIURE
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