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Jury acquits Gilley NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Former Norman policeman Frank Gilley listened impassively as a Cleveland County jury formally cleared him of 21 years of suspicion in a 1970 double slaying on a lover's lane. After one of the longest trials in county history, jurors deliberated just four hours Monday before acquitting Gilley of first-degree murder and perjury charges. Gilley, 56, of DeSoto, Texas, said nothing and never changed his watchful stare as the verdicts were read. He had been charged with fatally shooting David Sloan, 21, a University of Oklahoma student from Amarillo, Texas and Sheryl Benham, 19, of Oklahoma City.
Bush losing ground WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush's approval rating fell six points in the past month as mounting economic worries dragged the level of satisfaction with the nation's direction to at least a five-year low, according to a poll released Tuesday. So far has Bush's stock fallen in recent months that he ran in a dead heat with an unnamed Democrat. The Times Mirror survey in March showed Bush with a historic 84 percent approval rating. The survey conducted Oct. 31-Nov. 10 found 55 percent of respondents approved of "the way George Bush is handling his job as president."
Magic leaves Lakers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson, who calmly told the world he had the AIDS virus, now waits for the deadly disease to strike. There's faint hope researchers can find a cure or better treatment to save him in time. However, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who heads the federal AIDS research program said, "you should not take the attitude that Magic Johnson is a goner." Johnson's agent, Lon Rosen, said Sunday that Johnson is not on medication now, but will probably begin taking the AIDS drug AZT soon.
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Jimmy Driscill (left) and Dr. Lee Hicks rehearse a scene from "Bonjour La Bonjour." The play will be presented tonight through Sunday at Mitchell Hall by the UCO Theater Arts department. See related story on page 7. (Photo by Mike Simons)
Student selected one of `30 leaders of the future'
Bomb hoax upsets classes, exam By Larry Rogers
By Kathy Karr Staff Writer
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A senior at the University of Central Oklahoma has been recognized by Ebony magazine and community leaders for his potential leadership ability. Stevie Jeffrey, a finance major at UCO, was listed in the article "30 Leaders of the Future " in the November issue of the magazine. "I was shocked," Jeffrey said. "When they first asked me to fill out the paperwork, I didn't even do it because I didn't have the time. "But the person who nominated me kept asking me to fill it out, so I finally filled out the paperwork. But I didn't hear anything," Jeffrey said. Ebony magazine didn't notify Jeffrey of his inclusion in the annual list, so he assumed he hadn't been selected. "I didn't even know until someone called me and told me they had seen me in the magazine," Jeffrey said. "I was really pleased." Ebony contacted established leaders in various communities across the country and asked for nominations. "They called community leaders that are already established and asked them to pick
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who they felt would be a leader of the future," Jeffrey said. Nominees chosen by community leaders had to be 30 years of age or younger, and submit their names, photos and fill out paperwork supplied by the magazine. Jeffrey owns Mid-State Insurance and Financial Services in Oklahoma City. He also serves at vice president of the National Business League; president of the Neighborhood Watch Association, volunteer with Oklahoma City Beautiful, and member of the UCO Finance Club. V
A bomb threat at Coyner Health Sciences Building at the University of Central Oklahoma Nov. 4 turned out to be a hoax, but interrupted an exam and canceled classes for half the day, said UCO Police Chief Bob Roberts. The female caller told the secretary in the Nursing Department who answered the phone that a bomb had been planted and was set to go off between 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. Campus police made a cursory search of the building and evacuated the building's occupants. No bomb was found, but the building remained locked until after 2 p.m. "It was very time consuming and expensive," Roberts said. "It inconvenienced a lot of people. While the call was not traced, police do have several leads. "We have some people we're going to be talking to," Roberts said. "We're certainly not happy about this," Roberts said. "The university will not hesitate to file charges at the first opportunity." V
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Students give their opinion on career opportunities in Oklahoma and elsewhere.
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"The Sky is Crying" is a posthumously released showcase of music by Stevie Ray Vaughn.
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Residents at Murdaugh Hall have been cautioned about deterioration of exterior stairwells .
UCO graduate Bonnie Okey Ezechurkwu has a book out this month about motherhood and marriage.
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November 14, 1991
Bad grammar and job seekers he business community has a well-earned reputation for butchering the king's language. The current fad of "verbing nouns" and misuse of computer jargon has caused many English teachers to swoon with disapproval and misunderstanding. CEOs nationwide state that certain activities "impact" the bottom line by so many millions of dollars. In the literary world, wisdom teeth are impacted but the teeth never impact the gums or vice versa. Managerial types spend their time parenting their children and summering at Cape Cod. They install car phones so that they can "maximize their down time." Some of the new language of business is fun; some is not. The recession has brought into play a practice that threatens to strangle the breath out of the job market for new college graduates. Modern managers call it "downsizing," but in plain English they are simply reducing the size of their labor forces. "Downsizing" sounds kinder and gentler than layoffs particularly since the jobs being cut out of the force are those most aggressively sought. As the recession grinds away at corporate profits, executives are being squeezed to cut expenses, consolidate job responsibilities and "reduce the head count." The corporate structure appears to be flabbiest in middle management and many forty-something managers are being offered buy-outs, lucrative early retirement packages, and old-fashioned pink slips. And when these managers leave their offices, their positions are eliminated from the charts. International Business Machines Corp., Southwestern Bell Corporation, AT&T, Citibank, and General Electric, to name a few, are trimming down to a leaner labor pool. And the Wall Street analysts report one effect—er, impact—of downsizing is that those who have retained their jobs have closed their checkbooks. Thus retailers are reducing—make that downsizing—inventories accordingly and suppliers such as Procter & Gamble are caught up in the fray. Other corporations are at a standstill, waiting for the recession to end—for Bush to cut taxes and for the Fed to balance its interest rate somewhere between inflation and economic collapse. But by any sugar-coated name, corporate downsizing means UCO graduates will find themselves reaching for the smelling salts as they grapple with over-qualified candidates seeking entry level opportunities. V
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Everyone should be aware of AIDS n the wake of "Magic" John- sexual behavior includes having sexual relations homosexually, son's announcement of his immunodeficiency virus heterosexually and bisexually. (HIV) status, we see that becomThe best method to prevent being HIV positive can happen to ing infected with the HIV sexually anyone, even NBA superstars. is simply not have sexual relaJohnson is an admitted heter- tions. If you do not choose abstiosexual and does not know how he nence, the next best alternative is contracted HIV. This disease is to use a CONDOM. Condoms are not a homosexual disease and any- still over 95 percent effective in one can be exposed to HIV. Risky stopping the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases. If you choose not use a condom for religious reasons, I would suggest that you look at the use of a condom not as a way to prevent a life, but as a way to save two lives. Johnson said, "Safe sex is the only way to go," so lets all heed his warning. —
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Resident responds to former RA regarding comments and criticisms
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would like to address some of implications Guy Terry made in a letter to the editor in the Nov. 11 issue. I have been living in the Resident Hall three years and a semester and during those years, I have seen many different personalities (Head Residents, Assistant Head Residents, Resident Assistants and Residents). You are a very good example of how the quality had deteriorated in the selecting of some staff in the Housing Department. It used to be that in order to be a Resident Assistant you must
have the skills to work with all residents; not using your personal bias when dealing with a problem. The comment you made about "People (residents) fit to be locked up," was absolutely uncouth. Generalizing people into groups is both fraudulent and outdated. There are many students, including myself, who have not had any problems abiding by the rules, even though I find some hard to abide by. Also, I need not do any research to know that Resident Assistants don't pay the same amount as a resident and they have
the same or even more privileges as any other resident. When individuals are hired as a Resident Assistant, they are informed in advance of their duties and obligations. If that is something you chose to do Mr. Terry, then don't complain to the readers. In sort, it pleases me that you are no longer a Resident Assistant, because you have not yet attained the skills needed to work with Residents in a positive and productive manner. —
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Focus on the person, not the color
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his is in response to Miss Stephanie Johnson's letter to The Vista (Nov. 7,
`91). I do not believe that The Vista writers are treating any one race unfairly. They report the news by their professional judgement. When the Ebony King and Queen was placed on the back page, I am sure it had nothing to do with racial discrimination. Homecoming Queen candidates can be of any race. The Ebony King and Queen is not necessarily less important, but it is a smaller competition that does not draw as much attention from the public. Therefore,
the Homecoming Queen's victory was not better news, just bigger news. Concerning white's misbehaviors not being put on the front page, the "Royal Scandal" was on the front page with a picture of several whites. Stephanie, any one person can feel that their race is being discriminated against. There are certain scholarships that only minorities can receive at UCO. I am not aware of any scholarships for whites only. There is a black entertainment channel, but no channel for only white entertainment. There is a Miss Black America, but no Miss White America.
I feel that people should stop worrying about what kind of race they are and start focusing on what kind of people they are, but I am not saying to not be proud of one's heritage. Some people are racist, but I do not believe that the writers at The Vista show any such discrimination. If they did, I too would voice my disapproval. For I too, could be considered a minority, but I am an American first...just as we all are. Respectfully
-Amy Cohlmia
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November 14, 1991
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Schwarzkopf gets 'attention' from city business leaders By Marcia Benedict Staff Writer
Make sure your goals are established and attainable, make sure people know your goals and understand them, and focus your maximum energy on your weaknesses. Those are only a few points retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf recommended at a lecture delivered to approximately 300 Oklahoma City business leaders, Nov. 6. Jan Horton, a University of Central Oklahoma finance major and photography student, attended the motivational talk given by Schwarzkopf, and sponsored by Oklahoma State University. "He talked about how management of the war is similar to the management of a business," Horton said. Horton said she went to the event to take a pictures of the famous general, but then was invited to stay for the speech. "I had my camera with me when I went into the room, and security pounced on me," she said. "He wouldn't sign any autographs or let anyone take extra pictures of him, except during the media session. He brought his own photographer with him," she said.
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rES CAMPUS QUO Do you think you'll find suitable career opportunities in Oklahoma after graduation or do you think you'll leave the state?
Randy Curtis senior industrial technology
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Horton said after the Persian Gulf War, she and her husband felt as though they knew Schwarzkopf personally. "One of our nephews is in the Marines, and was sent to the Mojave Desert for training in August, before the fighting started, and he was in the first ground unit that reached Kuwait City, so we were
very involved in the war," she said. Horton said the general also bragged on the men and women enlisted in the armed forces. "He said people praised him for the new patriotism in the country, but that it was the young men and women in the military that needed the praise," she said. V
"I think I could find a job in Oklahoma because there are plenty of opportunities here in my major right now. I' ll probably end up leaving, though, because there's more money elsewhere."
Heather Newcomb freshman secondary education "I' m from Missouri, so I'll probably end up going back there anyway."
University, officials liable in lawsuits By Larry Rogers Staff Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma is currently named as defendant along with University officials in three civil suits asking in excess of $5.5 million in combined damages. William Earl Jones, UCO industrial education assistant professor filed a federal suit last week claiming he is being denied tenure by UCO officials because he is black. Jones, a UCO faculty member since 1981 said he became eligible for a tenure vote in 1988, but each year Jones has been denied the chance to go before the tenure committee, court documents show.
Jones claims the university has awarded tenure to "less qualified Caucasion faculty members," and that he has also been denied access to certain buildings. Jones is asking for more than $3 million in damages and is asking to be made a full-tenured professor. Nimrod T. Chapel, former physical plant director, filed suit in Oklahoma County District Court in 1989, claiming UCO officials violated the terms of his employment contract by terminating him for insubordination, a cause not listed among university personnel policies as a terminable offense, court documents show. Chapel is asking for punitive damages of $2.5 million.
Emmet Phillips, former English professor at UCO filed suit this year claiming an agreement between himself and UCO officials was violated. Phillips retired after student complaints of sexual harrassment were filed against him. He claims UCO officials agreed not to release information about the complaints so that he would be better able to find new employment. However, Phillips filed suit in Oklahoma County District Court when a newspaper article was published in The Daily Oklahoman after the press interviewed university officials about the matter. Phillips is asking for damages in excess of $10,000.
Melinda Schmitz graduate student home ec education `I'm pretty much stuck here with my husband, so I think my opportunities will be pretty limited. It won' t keep me from trying, though."
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Petty thrills Myriad crowd By Kathy Karr Staff Writer
Great lighting, great songs, great stage set, great band, great opening act and a great crowd sums up the show put on last Monday at the Myriad by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty and the Heartbreakers are on tour in support of their latest release, Into The Great Wide Open, and the band brought a hot show into the convention center. At first the audience was wowed by the incredible stage set-up, which had been kept hidden during the opening performance by oh-so-talented newcomer Chris Whitley. Dominating the stage was an enormous inflatable tree, elaborately sculptured to resemble a tree in an ancient magical forest. Steps led up into the branches to a door, and behind the tree was a giant screen on which various colorful slides were projected. Chandeliers twinkled all over convention center. After the audience recovered from the elaborate detail put into the set, lights and sound, they got
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hyped up and joined Petty in a musical journey. The crowd, which had been appreciative but quiet during Whitley's performance, responded enthusiastically to Petty's charming prescence, as he grinned, waved, and played the audience for all they were worth. Contrary to rumors circulating that the Heartbreakers had put most of the old songs to bed, Petty pulled out "Breakdown," "Refugee," and "The Waiting," along with other oldies and Petty's solo tunes. During the old tunes it was audience participation time as the crowd joined in the choruses of "Free Fallin"' and "Don't Come Around Here No More." During "Don't Come Around Here No More," as the song slammed into the fast jam at the end, three roadies came out of the magic tree dressed in suits and wearing Reagan, Nixon and Bush masks. They chased Petty around the stage as the lights strobed, making the entire scene surreal and eerie. Petty escaped into the tree, returning with a giant fluorescent peace sign that he used
to exorcise the Republican demons off of the stage. Petty kept the show rolling, and there wasn't a slow moment during the entire performance. All the Heartbreakers were hot, especially keyboardist Benmont Tench and guitarist Mike Campbell. The band left the stage, after an hour and a half show, returning after the crowd thunderously demanded an encore. Whitley brought blues guitar to life as the opening act, and the fact that he was a huge babe didn't hurt either. He played tunes from his latest and only album, Living With the Law, along with a couple of new tunes, one entitled "Complex Sex Ritual." Whitley kept the songs short, sweet and rocicin', a perfect performance for an opening act. It was a great show at a great price, and as the exhausted crowd left the Myriad smelling of beer and marijuana, they could be sure they had gotten their money's worth. They had been treated to a visual holocaust, and had just seen the best show to hit the city in a long, long, time. V
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Stevie Ray Vaughan great on posthumously released album By Kathy Karr Staff Writer
Guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan died last August in a helicopter crash at the age of 35, bringing a tragic end to a life-long career of wonderous blues guitar playing. Two years before his death, SRV had been teetering on the edge of disaster. He was coked up and boozed out, but after a few close calls with accidental overdose, he finally went into rehab and received treament. After cleaning up, a happier, healthier Stevie Ray Vaughan went into the studio and produced some of his best and most coherent work, In Step with Double Trouble, and the posthumous release of the album he finally got to record with his brother Jimmie Vaughan,
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Every time Stevie was in the studio, he kept the tape rolling, and the songs heard on the new release The Sky Is Crying are mostly covers that didn't fit into the themes of the albums Stevie previously released. On this album, Stevie pays tribute to all his idols. He covers Hendrix's "Little Wing," "Wham" by Lonnie Mack and "May I Have A Talk With You" by Howlin' Wolf. There are also a couple of Vaughan own's compositions, "Empty Arms" and "So Excited." Stevie's cover of "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix, his all-time idol, absolutely soars. Nobody could bend a guitar string like Stevie,
and he hits all the facets, jazz, blues and rock. We also get to hear the littleknown acoustic side of Stevie. He pulls out the twelve-string for the original tune, "Life By The Drop." The song is beautiful and heartfelt, written for Stevie when he was in the depths of his addiction by long-time Vaughan collaborators Barbara Logan and Doyle Bramhall. Stevie's death left an enormous void in the hearts of his fans. But the release of The Sky Is Crying, and the knowledge that there is a wealth of musical material stored away for later release, makes the loss of one of the world's greatest guitar players just a little easier to bear. V
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A state question that would allow Oklahomans to vote on all tax increases, could ultimately "untie" the idea of a representative government, said Sen. Darryl Roberts. Roberts, who currently serves as the majority floor leader of the state Senate, delivered a lecture to students at the University of Central Oklahoma, Nov. 6. "Often, so many people want their government to do everything, but they don't want to pay for anything. Some Oklahomans are so against taxes, they vote no, period, on any improvements. If State Question 640 passes, it could really hurt our ability to respond to problems in the state," Roberts said. The senator, who hails from Ardmore, said all students will eventually become interested and involved in government functions because of further tax increases. "After you have children, interest in your child's life leads to your election to the school board. Then, good city services become a concern, and if those don't interest people, they become interested in government
because of rising taxes," Roberts said. People must have practical knowledge of the state government in order to have an advantage in a political position, he said. "Becoming self-made is about as probable as being a selflaid egg. If you want to have influence in the state, you must have knowledge of the constitution and practical politics," he said. Although very few courses are taught in practical politics, Roberts said he believes the best way for students to learn about politics and political races is to work on a candidate's campaign. "A good way to gain political experience is to work on a candidate's campaign and learn how the process works. You could be the smartest guy or gal, but if you can't get yourself elected, you can't be a senator," he said. Roberts said as the Democratic leader of the Senate, he directs traffic on the Senate floor, sets agendas for each day's work and meets with the governor and house leadership to determine legislative policy. Roberts began the battle with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for better treatment of student reservists. V
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week for the murders of Benham and Sloan and acquitted Monday. "I was a little older than Sherry, so we didn't giggle and gossip like She was petite, cute and blonde best friends, but we did talk while with a bubbly and pleasant person- we were at work," Mayes said. ality. She had a boyfriend. She "Sherry was always a real took college classes during the day happy person," Mayes said. and worked as a hostess at a popuIn the 90s, a story involving a lar Oklahoma City restaurant at mysterious murder is often a subnight. She was the epitome of the ject repeated at the dinner table, all-American girl. And she was but Mayes said the murders were murdered. not discussed by anyone during "Sherry's death was a complete the 70s. surprise, it was such a shock that it "Back then, no one ever dishappened to her," said Jeanette cussed what had happened," she Mayes, a University of Central said. Oklahoma student who knew Although she did not discuss Sheryl Benham before she and her the details of her friend's murder, boyfriend, David Sloan, were shot the incident had a dramatic impact to death. on Mayes' lifestyle. Mayes and Benham worked as "From day one, I started lockhostesses at Steak and Ale on ing all my car doors. It made me Northwest Expressway in Okla- more aware of my own safety, and homa City a few months before it installed a safety device inside Benham's death. me. It made me wiser," she said. One spring night in 1970 BenMayes said Gilley's resurgence ham was parking with her boy- and the reopening of the investigafriend on Lover's Lane in Norman tion has not drudged up bad mewhen someone killed them both mories for her. and stuffed their bodies in the "Today I don't have that same trunk of her boyfriend's car. fear, only sadness. I've always had Frank Edward Gilley, who a gut feeling about Gilley, and I'm worked as an officer for the Nor- anxious to see the guilty person man Police Department at the time punished. Justice needs to be done of the deaths, was on trial last in this case," she said. V By Marcia Benedict Staff Writer
Greg Griffin scrapes ice off the windshield of his car. (Photo by Mike Simons)
Proper winter driving skills can help commuters avoid accidents By Larry Rogers Staff Writer
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While winter's snow and icepacked roads may leave some drivers with dented fenders or stuck in a ditches, commuters to the University of Central Oklahoma needn't suffer the same fate, said UCO safety instructor Mort Beckman. The Oklahoma City metropolitan area received the first snowfall of the season Oct. 2, and the Oklahoma City Police Department investigated 90 accidents between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., 10 involving injury. Broadway Extension, a route many students travel to reach campus, was closed for several hours due to a 15-car pileup. Many of those accidents could have been avoided if drivers had exercised more caution, Beckman said. "Just slow down," Beckman said. "Even if you're in a hurry% just slow down and keep your distance from the car ahead. It's that simple." Plan up-coming stops well in advance. When it's time to brake, pump the pedal gently to avoid wheel lock-up which can cause the car to skid. Use the car's engine to help cut speed by moving the transmission selector lever into a lower gear.
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"Keep to the right so if you find you can't stop in time to avoid hitting the car ahead, you can try run" ring your car into the curb," Beckman said. If, despite using appropriate measures you find your car skidding, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Don't apply the brakes or the accelerator until the car is again under control. At intersections, observe oncoming traffic before proceeding. "It's unwise to assume other drivers will be able stop in time, so before you dart right out there, let them come to a complete stop," Beckman said. Bridges and overpasses can pose an additional threat. Because of condensation and the cold air that can pass freely under them, they tend to freeze much more quickly than normal road surfaces. "It's best to slow way down as you approach the bridge, and just coast across," Beckman said. "Try to avoid any change in direction." The type of drive train your vehicle has plays an important role in how safely you'll get around in inclement weather. Owners of front-wheel and four-wheel-drive
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Carroll Van Duyn, housing director, has advised residents at Murdaugh Hall to use this stairwell only in case of fire. (Photo by Mike Simons)
Some Murdaugh Hall residents concerned about fire escapes By Barbara Dewailley Student Writer Some Murdaugh Hall residents are tired of 'watching their step and the calendar waiting for fire escape repairs. Senior Nikkie Cooper said she has lived at Murdaugh Hall for about five years and has watched the fire escape stairs steadily deteriorate. "Girls have tripped, the stairs are rusty and sharp," Cooper said. Tricia Newcomb, a junior education major, who has been injured while climbing the stairs said, "I'm sure those in charge must know about this because an incident report was filled out after the accident. Now they have dis-
tributed a memo asking us not to use the fire escape except in an emergency situation. I feel this has been done strictly to keep them from being liable in case of another accident," Newcomb said. The memo, dated Sept. 30, 1991, was sent out by Carroll Van Duyn, resident housing director, and asked residents to "go and come through the Murdaugh Hall first floor entrance/exits." Residents are supposed to only use the fire escape in case of fire. What about 250 residents trying to move down a damaged fire escape during a fire? According to Cooper this could be a very hazardous situation. "The memo also states the fire escape stairs will be getting repaired immediately. I have looked
up immediately in the dictionary, and it does not mean over a month," Cooper said. Van air said they are working on correcting the problem. There is a process they must go through but it will be taken care of as soon as possible. V
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Career day offers students job possibilities By Renae Romans Student Writer
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Approximately 70 companies, both public and private, will attend the University of Central Oklahoma's annual Career Day, sponsored by the College of Business Administration, to be held Nov. 20 in the University Center. Dr. John L. Green, Jr., executive director of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs will speak at the luncheon held at noon in the University Center Ballroom. "Career Day is an opportunity for the entire student body to meet and discuss career opportunities with companies of their chosen field," said Janice Williams, chairperson for Career Day. "We have invited a diverse, cross-section of companies such as government agencies, E & J Gallo Winery, Wal-mart, The Dallas Police Department and accounting firms," Williams said. Career Day is not just for graduating seniors, but it can be a networking process because some of the same company representatives attend every year. Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased for $8 in the Dean's office of the College of Business or from members of the Accounting club. Career Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third and fourth floors of the University Center. V
Mental abuse, incestuous love pepper play By Marcia Benedict Staff Writer
An only son, four sisters, two aunts and a deaf father experience mental and physical abuse while living under the same roof in the upcoming production of "Bonjour, La, Bonjour." The play, written by Canadian Michel Tremblay, will be presented Nov. 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the University of Central Oklahoma. "It's about a dysfunctional family, and the unholy area of incestous love," said Dr. Roberta Sloan, a UCO theater arts professor and director of the play. Sloan said the play gives communications students an insight into the current theatrical market. "It's the mission of the university theater to explore traumatic literature and expose the student body to what is happening in the world," she said. The play will be presented at 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Mitchell Hall theater on campus. For ticket information, contact the box office, at 341-2980, Ext. 2513. V
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German professor finds 'niche' at UCO By Shene Murphy Student Writer
UCO reference librarian Thomas Thorisch (left) helps students Elsie Negelein and Lisa Wills use the computer index in the Chambers Library. (Photo by Mark Zimmerman).
Libraries are full of interesting facts and should be used as much as possible by the public, said Thomas Thorisch, the new reference librarian at the Max Chambers on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. Thorisch joined the UCO library staff in July. He works on the reference information desk and helps students use the computer indexes and other library materials. He also teaches classes on library instruction. "This position I hold now, as reference librarian and as an instructor suits me very well because I have a teaching background," said Thorisch. Originally from West Germany, he received his B.A. in secondary education and M.A. in German literature education and
Book explores family relations By Penny Owen Staff Writer
First contact with Nigerian author Bonnie Okey Ezechurkwu's deep, gutteral voice could create a fearful image, but that vision is quickly dispelled as his words become a warm, nurturing liquid that coats his philosophies on marriage and motherhood. Since graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma four years ago with a business degree in management, Ezechurkwu has earned his masters degree in criminal justice, added two children to his new family, began his doctorate degree at Oklahoma State University — and has written a book. In his book released this month entitled "Sweet Mother," Ezechurkwu distinguishes between the very different agendas Nigeria and the United States have in forming and raising families. The United States is superior in technology and money-making skills, but it's families cannot seem to stay together, Ezechurkwu said. In Nigeria, divorce is a rarity, with perhaps one out of a million marriages failing. "God bless America, but I still feel they've got a lot to learn from the Third World countries," he said. "In family relations, in particular." In Nigeria, the decision to
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ian home with a loving mother and five siblings, Ezechurkwu said he understands the bond between a mother and child. Motherhood today is not taken as seriously as it should be, he said. "If the mother is not a drug addict, alcoholic or insane, she loves her kids," he said. "There is nothing that a child could have today that could equate to his mother." With his knowledge of family relationships, Ezechurkwu said he hopes to become a family counselor once he receives his doctorate. His wife, daughter, and two sons reside with him in Oklahoma City. "Sweet Mother" is available at the University Bookstore for $15.95, or may be found at the UCO Library. Ezechurkwu said his approach to family relations is much a personal crusade to improve mankind from the inside. "Whatever the families of today do, they will be held accountable for tomorrow."
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UCO runner Gary Hamer was not included by officials in the results from the South Central cross country meet Saturday in Clinton, Miss. Hamer finished 18th overall with a time of 33:14 in the 10,000-meter course. His time was fourth-best on the Broncho team, which finished runner-up to Troy State (Ala.)
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Central Oklahoma's volleyball team can redeem itself for a second-half season slump this weekend by winning the Lone Star Conference tournament in San Angelo, Texas. UCO, 17-17 overall, finished seventh with a 2-5 league record and is scheduled to meet host Angelo State (20-16) in Friday's first-round match at 8 p.m. The Lady Bronchos were 14-1 early in the year but have gone just 3-16 since. UCO coach Mark Herrin said the tourney is a perfect time for the slump to end. "Obviously we haven't played
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A Brief Look Ahead • Fashion Troupe will have a "Trunk Showing of Treasures," from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, in Home Economics Building. For information, Amy Castleberry, 4354. • Catholic Campus Ministries will meet 7:30 p.m., Friday, in University Center Seminole Room. Brother Benedict McCaffree from St. Gregory's College will speak on differences between the Catholic and Protestant faith. For information, Alyson Hutcheson, Ext. 4052. 0 Phi Beta Lambda will meet 7:30 p.m., Tuesday in University Center Creek Room. Special guest will be Jason Farber, State President. The program will include: promoting competent, agressive business leadership, developing character and selfconfidence, and what being a member will do for you. For information, Dr. Gayle Kearns, Ext. 5802. • International Students Office is sponsoring a trip to Dallas for a day shopping at Galleria and sightseeing Nov. 23. Deadline for registration is Nov. 20. Cost is $20. For information, Jalal Daneshfar, Ext. 2377. • Student Government Association will meet 8 p.m., Nov. 25, University Center Ballroom. Special guest will be David Harris and a music show. There will be a free drawing. For information, Ext.3337. • Association of Women Students will meet 4 p.m., Nov. 25, Administration Building, room 226. This will be the final meeting of the semester. Topics will include Hanging of the Greens and the Presidents' Club Christmas Party. Goals and community service projects for the spring semester will also be discussed. For information, Lori Kroll or Dr. Deanna Land, Ext. 2364. • Data Processing Management Association & Math Club will meet 11 a.m. to 2 pm., Nov. 27, in Math & Computer Science Building. There will be a thanksgiving lunch, at no charge for members of both clubs. For information, Phil Williams, 348-1345.
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ROLAND (AP) — They thought they were throwing a going-away party for some friends, but it turned into a surprise party for the hosts when the friends turned out to be undercover drug agents. Undercover agents had been buying drugs from the suspects for months and had gained their "utter confidence and trust," said Rob Raley, head of a district attorney task force in eastern Oklahoma. After the agents told the suspects they were leaving to start a marijuana farm in Colorado, one of the suspects volunteered to throw a party Saturday night at her apartment. The guests of honor revealed their true identities at the party, arrested the hosts and seized a small amount of marijuana, authorities said The hosts were "totally taken by surprise," Raley said. Arrest warrants accuse six people of selling marijuana and methamphetamine, Raley said. No charges have been filed.
Most people acquire AIDS through heterosexual contact GENEVA (AP) — About 75 percent of people with the AIDS virus worldwide were infected through heterosexual sex, but it still accounts for a small fraction of cases in North America and Europe, the World Health Organization said today. The Geneva-based agency said up to 5,000 people are infected each thy and predicted the number of HIV cases may rise four-fold by the end of the decade. Tests of possible AIDS vaccines are planned for Thailand, Uganda, Rwanda and Brazil, said Dr. Michael Merson, head of the U.N. health agency's AIDS program. The tests — which will involve several thousand volunteers and could begin in about a year — mark a departure from previous approaches favoring early testing on animals. About a dozen potential vaccines were being tested, and several more may be available when testing starts. WHO reports heterosexual intercourse was responsible for HIV infections in most Third World nations, particularly in Africa.
One indicted in Padre rapes SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — Only one man has been indicted in the 10 sexual assault cases repOrted during spring break seven months ago, according to the Harlingen Valley Morning Star. The assaults attracted national attention but so far only one man, Movayed Kan Yonan, a 22-year-old Iraqi-American from Detroit, Mich., has been indicted and prosecuted, the newspaper reported in Sunday editions. Yonan pled guilty to the assault of an 18-year-old Michigan woman he met April 1 at an Padre Island nightclub. He will be sentenced Nov. 22. In four other cases, charges were dropped after the victims decided not to prosecute their attackers, said Cameron County Assistant District Attorney Migdalia Lopez.
Washington D.C. law makes gun makers responsible for damages WASHINGTON (AP) — Under a law enacted by vote of the people in a referendum, manufacturers, importers or sellers of 14 potent assault weapons could be sued for the deaths or injuries caused by the weapons they made available. That's a novel extension of liability law. Usually manufacturers can be sued when their products are defective; under this law providers could be sued when their products perform exactly as intended. "It is only fair that those making a profit from the gun trade should bear some of the costs," said a supporting organization, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. "It's an absurd theory of law," said Richard Gardiner, lawyer for the National Rifle Association.
November 14, 1991
Clemency sought for local murderer
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A member of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board is trying to delay the Dec. 6 execution of death row inmate Robyn Parks. The board is to consider clemency for Parks at a hearing Dec. 2. But Carolyn Crump of Tulsa wants to delay both the hearing and the execution, saying such an important matter deserves more time.
Ms. Crump said she is disgusted the Corrections Department gave board members only a three-page report on Parks, and she believes there's misinformation in the report. She wants a 60-day delay to study the case more. Parks was sentenced to death for the 1977 shooting death of an Oklahoma City gas station attendant.
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SEVEN YEARS EXPERIENCE of fast, accurate, dependable typing done on word processor or typewriter, $1.25/page. Call Kelly at 348-8130. TYPING Edmond resident with college degree will type your term paper or thesis (APA, Turabian, etc.), for $1.50/pg. Call 341-1029. LET PA E TYPE YOUR PAPER, resume, essay, etc. Reasonable rates, campus pick-up and delivery. Call Ann, 341-2980, ext. 2529, or 348-5931 after 5. TYPING Term papers, resumes, letters, manuscripts, essays, and tape transcripts. Laser printing. Reasonable rates. Call Cathy at 341-2980, ext. 2353; 348-4099 after 5. S COLLEGE MONEY Private Scholarships You receive MINIMUM of 8 sources, or your money refunded. America's Finest. Since 1981. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LOCATORS, Box 1881, Joplin, MO 64802-1881. 1-800-879-7485. PREGNANT Anxious, Need Help? We can help...The Pregnancy Testing Center In Edmond. Free pregnancy test available. Call 341-3139 or 359-1400 for more information. WORD PROCESSING Manuscripts, reports, theses, resumes. Saved on disk. Laser printing. Will check spelling, grammar. Fast, reliable, accurate. Reasonable rates. Call Rose Ann at 340-3744. TYPEFAST. Professional word processing on computer. Overnight Jobs, resumes, manuscripts, anything. Letter quality printer, 7 days/ week. Located In South Edmond. 478-0618. DO YOU WANT MORE FOR YOUR CHILD THAN DAYCARE? Call Churchill Preschool Academy. Hours 9-2:55, M-F, 341-4314. Close to UCO. Standard of excellence In preschool education.
EMPLOYMENT WEEKEND HELP NEEDED 6 am to Noon, Saturday & Sunday. Apply any Daylight Donut Store. EDMOND Leading national telemarketing company has Immediate opening for friendly, hardworking computer operator. Knowledge of DBase and DOS required. This is an extremely Important support position with high visibility to senior management. 516,500 Duties will include down loading of client data from tape to hard disk for calling by sales staff and some DBase programming. Fast paced, positive, upbeat environment. Courteous professional management. We are one of the nation's fastest growing companies. Excellent career opportunities for teamplayer who requires minimum supervision. Fax resume or detailed letter of experience to Shawn Rohrer 359-7451 and call 359-7444! JOHN HANCOCK Financial Services MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE-John Hancock is 1 28 years odd and one of the largest In the industry. We are looking to expand our Oklahoma City office and will have career opportunities available for quallified Individuals. College degree required. Send resume to: John Hancock Financial Services, Attn: Personnel Department, 6110 N. Western, OKC, OK 73118. EOE Raise $500...$1000...$1500 FOOLPROOF FUNDRAISING For your fraternity, sorority, team or other campus organization Absolutely no Investment required! ACT NOW FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN A CARIBBEAN CRUISE AND FABULOUS PRIZES! CALL 1-800-950-8472, ext. 50
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