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University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY November 14, 1996
The Student Voice Since 1903
Students explore reincarnation possibilities and
By Gayleen Langthorn Managing Editor
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s this our first life, or have we had many?
Questions like that one prompted nearly 150 people to attend "Reincarnation from different perspectives" Friday night. The panel discussion was sponsored by the Buddhist Learning International Student Society, the Oklahoma University Buddhist Association and UCO's Symposium of Philosophy. Each panel member presented a brief perspective on reincarnation then questions from the audience were entertained. Dr. Lee Basham, a UCO adjunct professor of philosophy, presented the Western view.
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All in a day's work... Construction worker Carl Redo sits on scalfolding four stories high to install a window at to the north side of the new library building. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 1997. (Staff photo by John Clanton)
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UCO clubs combine efforts to promote community service By Lisa Tatum Staff Writer
children and generous thanks from their mothers. To fulfill the group's service and Could a day at the zoo promote scholarship project requirement, Mortar community service and scholarship? Board organized a day at the Oklahoma After a little brainstorming, members City Zoo, Nov. 9, for children of the of UCO's Mortar Board had an answer members of Single Parents on Campus. that would bring smiles to the faces of 29 Over the years, local charities like the
Jesus House and Habitat for Humanity have benefited from the group's philanthropic projects. But this year the group was looking for a creative way to promote scholarship and service as one, said sponsor Karen Barnes. A committee came up with the idea of
taking a group of children to the zoo. Barnes said to the committee, "Why not keep things at home," suggesting the connection with the newly-formed Single Parents On Campus organization. Ben Harris, chair of the committee, said it is the first time he is aware of V' See ZOO, Page 4
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SPORTS
Senior Editorial 2 Larry Letters 2 Nunn Sports 10,11 Entertainment 12,13 earns conference Around Campus ... 18 Defensive Player Classifieds 19 of the Week .
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PHOTOGRAPHY David Fitzgerald signs copies of his book,
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Oklahoma II at UCO.
AROUND TOWN Check out what's happening around town this weekend.
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