The Vista Nov. 17, 2005 by The Vista

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005

Photo students will exhibit various works at gallery show

UCOSA debates resolution to open commuter parking at Central Plaza

Focus on non-silver development processes

In other business, new 'leadership' minor proposed

by Courtney Bryce Vista Staff Writer

A reception will be held for the opening of "Photographic Pathways," a student display of photography, from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Donna Nigh Gallery. The exhibit will showcase students from Photo Composition taught by Dr. Bob Palmer, art professor, and Photo Special Projects taught by Richard Glazier, art instructor.

by Trisha Evans Vista Senior Staff Writer

A resolution introduced in the UCO Student Association senate Nov. 14 will aim to open student designated parking lots to resident and commuter students. "Faculty parking stays the same," said Sen. Tandy Moore, author of the resolution. "What this is saying is you can't get a ticket for parking in a space that is for student housing," Moore said. "Commuters have class at Central Plaza and they get tickets for parking there. That's not right." "Do you think it's fair for the commuters to take our housing spots?" said Sen. Jason Hines. "We live here and we need to be guaranteed those spots." Moore said it will benefit all students by allowing more flexibility where they park. He said people who live on campus will be able to park near the building where they have class and not be penalized for it. Sen. Mary Welch said more research on the problem, like commuter versus resident ticket statistics, should be done before the senate votes. The resolution was sent to the University Policy Committee for review. Bridget Jones, assistant director of Campus Life, said the resolution is being sent back

by Vista photographer Justin Avera

Members of the U.S.A. Men's National Sitting Volleyball team practices at the Wellness Center Nov. 11. The team will call UCO home for the next few years as they train for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. See photos, Pg. 5

Olympic sitting volleyballers to call UCO home by Elizabeth Erwin Vista Staff Writer

The U.S.A. Men's National Sitting Volleyball team will call UCO home for the next several years. The university is the team's new "primary training site leading to the Beijing Games in 2008," Head Coach Bill Hamiter said. The group is training to compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games are for athletes with some kind of disability. The games are usually held in the same location and year as the regular Olympic Please see UCOSA, page 3 games. The team practiced at the Olympic training center in

ISC chides some int'l festival participants for music choices Adviser says several music selections had 'profane language'

Graduating art students provide an 'Eyeful'

Colorado Springs before coming to UCO, he said. "The facilities are nice. UCO has been great with providing equipment nicer than the Olympic training center," Hamiter said. The team's first training camp at UCO was held in June 2005, UCO Disabled Sports Director Katrina Shaklee said. The team members train one week at UCO, then three weeks at gyms in their own communities, she said. Hamiter said UCO will host seven training camps per year. The university started planning several years ago to become a training site for the U.S.A. Paralympics, Shaklee said. "UCO has been involved with disability sports through

hosting the Endeavor Games," Shaklee said. "The Endeavor Games is a multi-sport athletics competition for people with disabilities. It is the largest event in the U.S. of its kind." In the 2005 Endeavor Games, over 300 athletes from 28 states and three countries ranging in age from five to 70 years old participated in the event, Shaklee said. Hamiter said the team members are from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. There are about 20 athletes involved in the national program, though not all of the athletes attend each training camp, Assistant Coach Dixie Collins said. Hamiter said the team is currently preparing for the Pan

America Games to be held in Brazil early 2006. Collins said the team can bring 12 members to each competition. The 12 team members who will go to the next competition have not yet been selected, she said. Shaklee said UCO provides transportation, access and housing to the players. "(They) stay in dorms, eat cafeteria food and be part of the UCO community," Shaklee said. "It is great for them and us." "They (UCO) has bent over backwards to make sure they (the team) have what they need," Hamiter said. "I think everyone (at

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by Vista photographer Justin Avera

Tanischa Williams, corporate comm. senior, views student photo projects Nov. 16 at the Donna Nigh Gallery.

Palmer said he showed the work to Gallery Director Zina Gelona. "I showed her some examples and she liked them well enough to invite us to participate," Palmer said. Palmer said the class teaches art students the fine art of pho-

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Morning re Nov. 16 engulfs apartments north of Wantland Stadium

by Trisha Evans Vista Senior Staff Writer

by Courtney Bryce

The International Student Council held its weekly meeting Nov. 14 in the Robert S. Kerr Room of the Nigh University Center. Glenn Freeman, immigration adviser, said there were country organizations who danced to songs containing profane language at the International

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Students will be able to see "An Eyeful," an art exhibit featuring graduating art students, through Nov. 26 at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery. Dr. Bob Palmer, instructor of the Senior Exhibition class, said the reception for the exhibit was Nov. 11. "It was awesome," Palmer Please see ISC, page 3 said. "It was one of the best opening receptions I've been to. We had a turnout that's unbelievable." "It was incredible," said Shivuichi Tunaka, graphic arts senior. "It was my first experience to show my work to that many people." Palmer said any student graduating from the UCO Department of Art must take the Senior Exhibition and display their work in the exhibit. Reba Collins remem"At the beginning (of the class) they learn the nuts and bered by granddaughbolts of being an artist," Palmer ter and Mass. Commusaid. nication chair, Pg. 3. He said this includes framing, pricing and anything else they need to know to make a living INDEX in the art business. Palmer said the students put 2 Opinion the entire reception together 3 News themselves. He said they clean 9 Classifieds and set up the gallery and pro10 Sports..., vide entertainment and refresh-

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Left: An Edmond firefighter breaks out glass in a ground floor apartment at Kennedy Place Apartments at 1010 N. Kennedy Ave. north of Wantland Stadium Nov. 16. A fire broke out around 10 a.m. Right: A firefighter stands outside the burning units. Chief Tim Wheeler of the EFD said two apartments were destroyed by the blaze. He said a mattress pushed up against a baseboard heater in the downstairs apartment ignited and caused the blaze. No injuries were reported.

UCO grad assumes state regents post New vice-chancellor has more than 20 years experience in higher ed by Brett Deering Vista Staff Writer

UCO graduate Dr. Phil Moss was named vice-chancellor of Academic Affairs for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Nov. 1. "I think he brings really great strengths to this position," said Dr. Paul Risser, chancellor for the Oklahoma State Regents. "In particular, he brings a very deep understanding to academic policies and how to use those policies to create environments that are really helpful for stu-

dents and their learning," "As you know, he spent time in institutions and at the system level, and he brings a pretty powerful combination of understanding issues, both from the campus standpoint as well as from the whole state's standpoint," Risser said. A statement from the Oklahoma State Regents said Moss had been at Western Oklahoma State College in Altus for 19 years before he went to the Regents in 1996 and was promoted to associate vicechancellor of Academic Affairs

in 2000. Risser said the vice chan"Phil was very instrumen- cellor's position is the "key" tal in designing our learning position in the Regents' office resource center, where he was of Academic Affairs. the director of that program," "We obviously have a said Larry Duffy, vice president responsibility to support and for Development and Alumni encourage academic progress Relations for Western Oklahoma across the state. His responsiState College. bilities are key to the success of "He became very recognized the Oklahoma higher education in our community for his civic â&#x20AC;˘ system," he said. leadership, his church leaderA 1975 UCO graduate in ship and just a good friend," language arts, Moss received Duffy said. "In a small commu- his master's of education in nity like Altus, people like Phil Moss become very important to the community." Please see MOSS, page 4

OPINION November 17, 2005

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I was greatly disturbed to abstinence. It's still important read (Alexa) Clem's comment to teach about condoms, but that religion keeps students not without mentioning the from learning about STD's. I failure rate, their inability to received both public and private guard us from genital ulcer high school Sex Ed, but my diseases, and the more imporprivate school (Oklahoma Bible tant way of abstaining. The Academy) taught me more National Institutes of Health about STD's and condom use. and Centers for Disease Control However, at both I learned the and Prevention state that abstiimportance of abstinence. nence and monogamy are the It is a falsity to say that absti- only way to avoid STD's. nence doesn't work or that it isn't being practiced. Many -Janica Hall, music theatre college students, including my major fiancé and me, are practicing

CORRECTION The UCO Chamber Ensembles Concert will not be in Mitchell Hall Nov. 17. It will be in the Music Recital Hall in the Music Building.

18 years ago this week in The Vista • • • Complied by Vista Senior Staff Writer Trisha Evans

n Nov. 17, 1987, Central State University had just designated all buildings-on campus non-smoking in an effort to comply with a new state law. However, people could smoke within offices if all the people working in that office agreed.

he CSU student senate actions were declared null and void by the CSU supreme court. The court ruled 6-1 that it was illegal for the senate to conduct business without the 23-person quorum

needed. Students who were elected to senate positions were asked to relinquish those positions.

he Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education made the elementary and intermediate algebra class a zero-level class because high school graduates should already know the materials taught in the class. University officials said the class would still be offered for students to work on their math skills.

ldahoma County prosecutors dropped charges brought against former. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Joe. A Leone. Leone was indicted by a grand jury in May, 1987, and five felonies were filed against him for false travel claims and lying to the grand jury. Court officials said the prosecutors failed to show in the preliminary hearings that Leone had done anything wrong.

Nov. 12, 1987 article of The Vista begins Awi*th "How many CSU students can say ' they —have actually done business with 'a Soviet?" The article is about David Nathan, CSU graduate student and horse breeder, who frequently traveled to the Soviet Union to buy horses. Nathan said that Soviet citizens are "very curious about Americans." "Some of them know more about Oklahoma than I do."

Take advantage of family gatherings to discuss health history

he week before Thanksgiving, students find themselves preoccupied with travel arrangements, exam dates, and first attempts at pumpkin pies. As many return home to celebrate with assorted relatives, months of study, work and worry disappear for a few days, especially if you're lucky enough to enjoy the holiday without impending projects due immediately

thereafter. Although not usually a direct topic of conversation, special occasions that traditionally unite generations provide a perfect but often ignored opportunity to discuss familial health history. Thanksgiving 2005 is National Family History Day, the second annual "question and answer" session declared by U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona. This countrywide

objective is intended to encourage active discussion, especially by the elderly, that could help preserve the family's individuals by identifying or underscoring genetic risk factors. Many disorders and maladies have congenital components, but certain factors are within your control and depend on daily choices. Such leading causes of death as diabetes and heart disease have preventable lifestyle elements like diet and exercise that can sometimes keep inherited factors in check and improve your quality of life. Awareness allows you to plan extra medical screenings that may alert you to a condition sooner. Talking about cancer or cystic fibrosis over turkey and cranberries hardly constitutes a typical holiday dinner dialogue.

Recent familial diagnoses or deaths often inhibit an informal chat about health-related subjects, and all possible consideration for people's emotional states should be taken before launching into sensitive issues. While the concept has been criticized as potentially gloomy, optimistic guests may conclude that they are truly most thankful for their health this year. Surrounded by familial support and the comfort of a willing audience, participants may also share important views about their healthcare preferences and resolve grief issues besides cautioning against hereditary patterns. Moving away from the actual meal may help foster a more cheerful environment. The overall benefit for those present far outweighs negative connotations with a cheerful approach. Beyond the initial "How are you?," various family members

are likely to comment offhandedly on their own condition or that of another relative. Rather than dismissing your great aunt's litany of health complaints, try to determine which could affect you later in life. If someone in your family is struggling with a disease, you might politely ask how they're progressing and what the first signs of distress were. Some 96 percent of Americans recognize that knowing family history is an essential step in health maintenance and longevity, according to a 2003 survey by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It also reported, however, that only a third have previously attempted to question relatives and write down their answers. In response to this conflict, the group developed an online health history log called "My Family Portrait" (available at

https://familyhistory.hhs.gov ). The web-based program is easy to access and does not require users to download software. You can record all known data entered about suggested genetic tendencies or let family members fill in their own section to form a printable family tree that can also be emailed to those who couldn't make it this year. The concept was developed with approval from the Human Genome Research Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others federal agencies in the field of public health, but all personal information is strictly confidential. Make a new family tradition this year and resolve to update each other annually on current health status to ensure many more holidays together. Callie A. Collins can be reached at ccollins@thevistaonline.com.

WORD ON THE STREET: THE USE OF TORTURE ON TERRORISM SUSPECTS IS BEING HOTLY DEBATED IN WASHINGTON Compiled and photographed by Justin Avera.

Do you think the U.S. should be allowed to torture terrorism suspects to obtain information? "Yes, it is necessary for the protection of our country."

Beau Burton Chemistry, junior

"Yes, because they torture us. We should not do it as extreme as them though."

Heather Tournear Biology, junior

"No, I don't, because if you torture someone enough they will tell you information that might not be true."

"1 think you have to define torture, but in some certain situations it's fine."

Adam Sermersheim

Jason Pavgeter

Biology, senior

Biology, junior

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Remembering Reba Collins Dr. Reba Collins, my grandmother and a native of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was born in August of 1925. Her life's journey has always been in the direction of her choice. Facing societal expectations to stay in the home and raise her three children, she chose to return to school as a middle aged woman with a family and a job. Even through these tremendous challenges she reached heights in her career she had never dreamed of when she went back to school. From a high-school dropout to a Professor Emeritus at UCO, she has had a most interesting life. In 1955 Reba began classes at Central State College, and before she graduated in 1957 with a journalism degree, she had been editor of school newspaper "The Vista" and had been awarded Outstanding Future Teacher from Delta Kappa Gamma. Beginning in 1958 while working as an instructor at CSC, she went on to receive her masters and her doctorate in journalism from OSU. Her Master Thesis was over the history of The Vista and her doctoral dissertation was over Will Rogers, writer and journalist. After working with the local newspapers she was named head of Public Relations for CSC. She was one of only eight women to head up public relations at colleges in the United States. During this time she lobbied the Oklahoma State Legislature to have Central State College changed to Central State University which would give the school more prestige. In 1975 she was invited to become the Director for the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Oklahoma. This was an opportunity that she did not pass up. With her expertise being the life of Will Rogers, she was compelled to take this position and do all she could for his memory and his , family. While there she wrote eight books on Will Rogers, received many awards, and even served as an adviser

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From left: Reba Collins, assistant professor and director of public information, Dr. Ray Tassin, associate professor and journalism coordinator; Henry Hunt (deceased) lecturer and director of photographic services and Stan Hoig, instructor and coordinator of publications photographed when a major in journalism was established at Central State College Sept. 13, 1965.

for the Broadway play called "Will Rogers Follies". In 1990 Dr. Reba Collins retired at the age of 65. Even in retirement she worked tirelessly writing a column for the Edmond Sun and the Bethany Tribune plied "Molly and Me", and she atso reviewed books for The Daily Oklahoman. She holds the titles of Professor Emeritus at UCO and Director Emeritus

WinterGlow volunteers needed Jan. 1. Jones also announced volunteers are needed for WinterGlow that will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Broncho Lake. Nathan Woolard, UCOSA president, appointed Kristen Box to serve on the UCOSA supreme court last week. The Senate Judiciary Committee met to confirm or deny her appointment. Sen. Kimber Chessmore, chair ofthe Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Robert Diaz refused to comment on the committee's decision. It will be announced at the Nov. 21 UCOSA senate meeting. Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com ,

ISC: officer application deadline extended from page 1 Festival Nov. 11. The rules prohibit vulgar dancing and profanity. He said if it happens next year, the countries will be disqualified and banned from competing the year after. The council voted to extend the ISC officer application deadline to 5 p.m. Nov. 18. Applicants can e-mail their name, banner ID number and position they are applying for to international@ucok.edu. Lanre Daniels, ISC president, asked the council if they would be interested in hearing a debate among presidential candidates. "I suggest that we have a set of questions that we ask each candidate," said Mohmmad Khan, ISC public relations officer. A new scholarship awards ISC presidents $1,000 per

Collins of Phoenix; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Growing up I knew that my grandmother was an important person, but I never appreciated everything she was able to do until I started attending UCO in the spring of 2002. I cannot even dream of being able to influence people's lives as she did in all of her activities, but I can work hard for the things

that I want by using her life as an example. Grandma was a woman of diverse accomplishment and great achievement. I am blessed to have had her in my life. -Jennifer Collins,' her youngest granddaughter and a UCO history senior.

- Dr. Terry M. Clark, Dept of Mass Communication chair

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from page 1 to committee to be reworded and only include the problem of parking at Central Plaza. Jones said UCOSA legislation usually cannot change university policy, but can only influence the administration. Before the parking debate, Dr. Brett Sharp, UCOSA adviser, announced the possible creation of a "leadership minor." Dr. Cheryl Steele, executive director for Leadership Programs, said the Academic Affairs Council will view the proposal and decide on the new minor some time at the end of the month. , Jones also announced that student organizations will soon be able to use the Nigh University Center after midnight. Jones said the extension of NUC hours will go into effect

of the Will Rogers Memorial. In 1998 she was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and in 2005 she was inducted into the Oklahoma Historical Society Hall of Fame. In 2004 she was awarded with the UCO Family of the Year award. Dr. Collins is survived by two daughters Rebecca Lee Janes and Wendy Johnson, both of Edmond, and son Dennis

semester for their work on the council. Daniels said he is working on a set of stipulations the ISC president must meet before he or she receives the scholarship. Daniels also announced that the Japan team beat the West Africa team 2-0 in the finals of the UCO World Cup soccer tournament. Jalal Daneshfar, ISC adviser, said last year the council had $4,000 of their budget left. "They do not give us more money unless we spend our money," Daneshfar said. "Historically, the ISC has never spent all their money."

Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans@thevistaonline.com.

UCO) has been wonderful," Collins said. Hamiter said UCO's Kinesiology Department is working with some of the team, conducting research. Shaklee said several members of the USA Men's Sitting Volleyball team currently attend school at UCO or will be by spring. "One athlete is living here full-time at UCO, and another will be moving here in December," Hamiter said. UCO and the U.S.A. volleyball team have reached a long-term contract agreement, Shaklee said. The 2006 Sitting Volleyball World Championships will be

held in the Netherlands, June 2006, Hamiter said. UCO will host the team through the 2008 Paralympic games in Beijing, Shaklee said. The team and school are working to put together an exhibition for UCO Disability Awareness Week in March 2006, she said. UCO is also working on details to hold an international competition next fall, Shaklee said. "We have the women's (sitting) team coming in to practice in December for the first time," UCO Wellness Director Mark Herrin said. Herrin said UCO and the team are working on mak-

tography and how to develop Palmer said. "I expect no less their techniques in a darkroom. from this opening." Glazier said his class deals Caren O'Mealey, photographic arts senior, said students with projects that use non-conwere allowed to use photos of ventional processes. He said their choice. She said she did many of these are non-silver two photograms, a technique processes. where objects are placed on "Some of these processes light sensitive paper, exposing began in the early 1840's," them to light and then develop- Glazier said. "Most (other) ing them. photo classes are dealing with O'Mealey said one of her silver processes." photograms was of a feather Glazier said the students are placed inside a beer bottle. free to do whatever projects "It's like a swirling design," they want as long as they use O'Mealey said. non-silver processes or liquid She said all the students in emulsion. He said liquid emulPalmer's class have learned a sion is a silver light sensitive lot. process that can be painted on "Jared Smith (who's in anything. Palmer's class) never developed "I'm letting them work with a photograph before he got in what they want. It's pretty much there," O'Mealey said. "Now an independent study," Glazier he's doing some neat things." said. "I want them to check Palmer said he recently and see what each of the proattended a reception for senior cesses entail." artwork. Glazier said this is the first "The art looked fabulous," class for beginning photogra-

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ MEETINGS The Theatre Department will perform a preview of the Play "Pterodactyls" its entry to the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Mitchell Hall. The admission is $4.

ing UCO the U.S.A. National Women's Sitting Team is training home. This week, the chief of staff of the U.S. Olympic Committee is visiting UCO, Herrin said. The Chief of Staff wants to The Student Programming "look at the site and to meet the people that are involved in Board will present "The this from a community perspec- 40-Year-Old Virgin" at its movie night at 8 p.m. Nov. five," Herrin said. Starting in January, UCO will 16 in Pegasus Theater at also become a training site for the Liberal Arts Building. Paralympics power lifting and For more information call fencing, he said. Archery train- Brooke Wilson at 974-2593. ing camps also lie in UCO's The UCO Toastmasters future. will hold a meeting at 1 Elizabeth Erwin can be reached at p.m Nov. 16 in Rm. 320 at the Nigh University Ceneetwin@thevistaonline.com. ter. For more information e-mail nchu@ucok.edu .

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Reba Collins was never bored. And she was always glad to see you. She was my first journalism teacher, and that's what I remember from when I attended her public relations class at Central State College in 1965. I don't remember much of the content of the course, but I remember her vibrancy, her excitement for journalism, and her teaching. I was an English Education major and had to take six hours of journalism or library science for certification. For some reason I chose journalism. Now that I think about it, Reba, along with Ray Tassin, changed my life's direction, because their passion for journalism and writing infected me. After graduation I lost track of them for years, until by coincidence, I returned to Central to take over as chair of journalism from Dr. Tassin, who retired. And then I met Reba again, at a homecoming department reunion. In between, she'd earned her doctorate, headed the Will Rogers Memorial, become the foremost authority on Will Rogers in the country, become an author, and retired. But she was still never bored, and always glad to see you. She continued to write books, and taught a one-week seminar for us on the journalism of Will Rogers. And she was still passionate about writing and dedicated to the journalism department—which she helped found in September, 1965; and with the same dedication and loyalty, she was one of the most vibrant and constant supporters of her alma mater, currently called The University of Central Oklahoma. To me, Reba symbolizes what makes Central great—quality teachers who care for their students and are passionate about their disciplines—people who are never bored and are always glad to see you.

Independence, a play by Lee Blessing at 3 p.m. Nov. 19 and 8 p.m. Nov. 20 in Pegasus Theater at the Liberal Arts Building.

phers that allows them to choose the color and texture of their photos. He said the students produc- The First American Student ing good work are very pas- Association's Indian Dance sionate, creative and involved Exhibition will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29 in Pegasus Thein their work. Glazier said the show is ater at the Liberal Arts Buildanother area of expression that ing. Call Liz Cook at 974people don't see on a regular 3588 for more information. basis. "We hope it opens their The Association of Infor(UCO students) eyes to some mation Technology Profesnon-traditional work," Glazier sionals will hold its monthly said. meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. The exhibit will remain in 30 in the Troy Smith Lecthe gallery until Dec. 11. It ture Hall at the Business will then be moved to the Max Building. For more inforMaChambers Library for another tion e-mail nchu@ucok.edu . unveiling at the senior reception for the College of Arts, Media The Accounting Club's end of & Design Dec. 17. the semester party at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Will Rogers Ball Room at the Nigh University Courtney Bryce can be reached at Center. E-mail esauter@ucok. cbtyce@thevistaonline.com . edu for more information.

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Dignitaries turn out for state history center opening OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - From early American Indian families to the space capsule that carried American astronauts on the first space walk, the Oklahoma History Center opened its doors on Tuesday to tell the story of the nation's 46th state. Hundreds of benefactors as well as government and business leaders crowded into the $50 million museum, located on 18 acres near the state Capitol, to get a sneak peak at its 2,000 artifacts and 200 multimedia, interactive exhibits that cover Oklahoma's contributions to aviation", geology, transportation and the arts. The museum opens to the public on Saturday. Gov. Brad Henry said the 215,000-square-foot research and learning center, planned and built over the past seven years, was a testament to "the pioneering spirit" of the men and women who settled in the region once known as Indian Territory. "What it's all about is about pride in our state," said Henry. "The best way I know to ensure a prosperous future is to preserve and learn from our history." "This is the story of the

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Oklahoma family," said Bob Blackburn, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society. "It was a dream. Now we're here." Dozens of re-enactors portraying historical figures as diverse as a World War II nurse and a Wild West show performer roamed the halls of the new center. David Johnson of Pauls Valley, wielding an unloaded 12-gauge shotgun, portrayed a freighter from 1846 who moved wagons of food for the Army as it traveled through Indian Territory at the start of the Mexican War. "The Army lives on their stomachs and I haul their food," said Johnson, dressed in authentic leather hat and clothing that included an elk-skin jacket he tanned himself. Elsewhere, American Indians performed tribal dances and musicians played compositions by Oklahoma artists. Among them was Oklahoma City acoustic guitarist Edgar Cruz, whose selections included "Classical Gas" by Mason Williams, whose early career included appearances at coffee houses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Opera star Leona Mitchell, a native of Enid, performed

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Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and his wife, Kim, stop to look at a saddle on display at the opening night of the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005. "God Bless America" and The center showcases $10 million in exhibits including "Oklahoma!"

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1977 and Ph.D. in adult and higher education in 1998 from the University of Oklahoma. "In today's world when higher education is changing rapidly, I think he's just the kind of leader that we need, because he appreciates innovation and also understands the implications of it," Risser said.

whole show. People could not m ents. "One student in class said, get into the room (to see them) `It's the closest thing to getting because it was so crowded." Darr said she displayed 12 married and having a receppieces and sold two of them. tion,'" Palmer said. He said the students defi- She said she learned how to nitely learned how much work present her work in a professional way. it was to set up a show. "I got nothing but very posi"It takes a team working together towards the same tive and encouraging words," goal," said Shari Dan, gr,..vhic Dan- said. peering can,bpseadlecLat bcreeiing@thevistadnlingtelif,' --' 4i4Vini.. "I th*VO4 4g4Sggifagi14;.tifgiaiC great because everyone was director of the gallery, said the responsible for a part. We were reception was one of the best he'd seen. all owners of the show." "I would say it was very well Darr said Tunaka was in charge of the entertainment, attended," Dan- said. "Much which turned out to be a group better than we anticipated." of break-dancers. "I was a little worried about OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - how it (the break-dancers) High winds damaged buildings would be," Darr said. "But it Courtney Bryce can be reached at and caused sporadic power out- added a fun dynamic to the cbryce@thevistaonline.corn, ages in parts of Oklahoma on Tuesday. MADISONVILLE, Ky. (AP) BEIJING (AP)—China conThere were no immediate —Nearly three dozen tornadoes firmed its first two human cases reports of injury from the winds, which Oklahoma Mesonet sites of bird flu on the mainland ripped through the Midwest, Wednesday, including at least part of a huge line of thunclocked as high as 61 mph. "It's usually windy in one fatality, as the government derstorms that destroyed homes Oklahoma, but this is somewhat raced to vaccinate billions of and killed at least two people. unusual," said Rick Smith, a chickens, ducks and other poul- "We heard a weird sound cornmeteorologist with the National try in a massive effort to stop ing through, kind of a whistle," Weather Service in Norman. the spread of the virus. The said Penny Leonard, 37, who Typically strong winds don't government suspected a third ssiught shelter in the basement cover such a wide area. Texas, case of bird flu in a 12-year- of a hospital Tuesday in the Kansas and Arkansas also saw old girl who died, but her body western Kentucky town of unusually strong winds, Smith was cremated before it could be Madisonville. "I thank God I'm safe':" tested. said.

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Moving Images of Oklahoma, a 19-minute film presentation of how the state has been portrayed in movies. "Most of the movies about Oklahoma are generally set before Oklahoma was a state. So you get a lot of westerns," said Elizabeth Anthony, a film historian who produced the film. Oklahoma became a state in 1907 and will celebrate its centennial in two years. Anthony's family is among hundreds of donors who contributed artifacts to the museum. Her father, Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony, loaned and donated pneumatic tube receptacles used to transfer cash from sales counters to cashiers at the family's former business, C.R. Anthony Co., founded in Cushing in 1922. The diversity of the museurn's collection reflects the diversity of Oklahoma's population, said Luke Corbett, chairman and chief executive officer of Oklahoma City-based oil and gas producer Kerr-McGee Corp. "Anytime you remember history you're honoring those who came before you," said Corbett, whose company is among dozens who made cash donations to the museum. "You're also

recognizing the future that's in front of you and we're part of that future." Betty Price, executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council, said the museum's western and Indian exhibits are expected to attract tourists from around the world. The Oklahoma History Center is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and includes artifacts from the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian. Superintendent of Schools Sandy Garrett said the museum will serve as a learning tool for students and teachers alike. "It's like an extended classroom," Garrett said. "I want all the school children of Oklahoma to come see this." The museum features an 80foot glass atrium where a replica of the Winnie Mae, flown around the world in eight days by Wiley Post, is suspended from the ceiling. Other exhibits include an 1830s Red River commercial riverboat, a Civil War cannon, a Land Run covered wagon and the Gemini 6 space capsule commanded by Oklahoman Tom Stafford.

State welfare rolls at all-time high Officials cite easier application process and low paying jobs OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The number of Oklahomans receiving food stamps from the government has risen to its highest level ever, officials said. As of September, the monthly average of Oklahomans participating in the program was 436',58di, an inclietirsillaiiiiiiarie 421,442 recorded during fiscal year 2005, which ended June 30. The state's efforts to inform people about the federally funded program account for

part of the rise, Kathie Wright, stamp participation during the a Department of Human past five years. In fiscal year Services program manager, said 2001, there were 266,402 recipTuesday. ients counted. By fiscal year The process for applying for 2004, that number had jumped food stamps has been made eas- to 406,004 recipients, records ier and new jobs paying lower show. wages also are reasons for the Currently, one in eight increase, officials said. Oklahomans are participating . 114-4iiiiiaaeit4 our yedrs 5, re-cipPitiettlei400d stamp spf054 11110111111/F ents have increased steadily as from one in 10 in 2002. the end of the year and colder A person making $1,037 weather approaches, Wright gross monthly income can receive food stamps. For a famsaid. Oklahoma is 15th in the ily of five, the gross monthly country in the growth of food income ceiling is $2,450.

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The UCO Theatre Department's opera workshop class performed "Mostly Mozart," displaying a wide range of talented voices Nov. 16 in the JA 7.7 Lab. Kevin Eckard, director of the opera program, said the students performed several scenes from four different . operas to prepare for their full opera, "Susannah," which premieres in April. Eckard said he purposely held the performance in the Jazz Lab instead of Mitchell Hall. "We wanted to use a smaller venue because it's easier for them (the students) to project and it's a more intimate setting," Eckard said. It couldn't have been any more intimate. Before any lines were said or notes were sung, I was almost knocked out of my chair by a performer dressed up as a sea serpent, coming from the entrance hall of the building. In fact, many performers came in from that entrance, forcing many audience members with their backs to the door to completely turn around in their seats or miss those portions all together. It was also hard to see any performers speaking from the balcony since it lines the entire building, making it difficult for anyone sitting underneath it to see. The performers were incredible. Instead of having a few leads, the 23 performers,

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What is a sport and what is not? It's an old argument, but one 1 recently found myself in the middle of. A person who read my column last week disagreed with my claim that figure skating was not a sport. Of course it's a sport, they said, providing me with a dictionary definition of the word and pointing out how figure skating met all the criteria. Sport is defined as a physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. So, fine. If you want to bring semantics into it, figure skating is a sport. But it's a sport of the lowest order. Because all the sports — ones that meet the above criteria — can be separated into three groups: there are subjective sports, bubble sports, and battle sports. Figure skating is a subjective sport, and subjective sports are the worst kind.

A subjective sport can be an individual or team competition, but two factors are necessary: there can be no clear, pre-determined objectives, and the winners and losers must be decided by judges. Some members of this group include figure skating, diving, gymnastics and skateboarding. There's something very dissatisfying about a competition decided by a judge. And if all the competitors do different things, who's to say which was better anyway? How are this person's two double-axels better than this person's fast spinny thing? If I'm going to invest my time, I want there to be no doubt about who won. Which is why I said figure skating wasn't a sport. Sure, it fits the definition, and it certainly requires great skill and athleticism, but it just doesn't do it for me. It doesn't give me what I want out of a sport — like the other two categories of sports do. Bubble sports, unlike subjective ones, have a predetermined set of goals that are the same for all competitors. Thus, there is no need for judges, no need for subjective opinion in.deciding who wins. Some members of this group include golf, track and field, bowling and darts. But let's take golf for example. Each competitor gets a certain amount of clubs and a ball, and everyone plays the same 18 holes. If you score the lowest, you win. No judge can rob you of

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victory because he preferred your opponent's form. In bubble sports, a win is a win. And I love bubble sports. These are the sports I play. And although they're vastly superior to subjective sports, they're not the best kind of sports to watch. I call them bubble sports because the competitors perform as if in a bubble. The best sports to watch are battle sports, because opponents can attempt to thwart each other's advances toward the objective. In sports like football, basketball, baseball or soccer, the competition is more dramatic and intense because the competitors have some degree of control over their opponents' success. For example, in golf you'd have to watch in silence as your opponent putted for birdie to beat you. In basketball, you can defend. You can put a hand in the face of the shooter attempting a game-winning basket. You don't just compete to reach the objective, you compete to keep your opponent from doing so. In subjective sports, like figure skating, all you can do is hope you don't get screwed by the French judges. Some sport that is.

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BASEBALL from page 10 less and batting and slugging averages were off slightly. As snapshots go, a researcher at the Elias Sports Bureau said 2005 could very easily be mistaken for 2002. So what does that mean for next season? All those people who think the game is going to look like it did before the supersized era took hold will be disappointed. There won't be a' dramatic drop-off in offense, except maybe in the number of guys hitting 50 home runs. And

you can probably forget 60- and 70-homer seasons for a while. On the other hand, plenty of ballplayers came by their inflated physiques honestly, most of the new ballyards are still small, and one thing we learned from the names on Selig's steroid blotter is that pitchers were juicing, too. Throw all those factors into the mix and the changes won't be anywhere near as dramatic as, some fans might have hoped. The transition to steroid-free baseball, already begun, will be gradual. The bad news is that the cloud that hovers over the era, the one that made comparisons with the past seem so

murky, won't be lifted right away, if anytime soon. The ban on amphetamines, though, will make such comparisons even trickier. Greenies, as they're called, were much more prevalent in clubhouses than steroids and around for much longer. Baseball packs more travel and more games into a shorter time than other sports, and greenies are the dirty little secret that make it possible for so many to perform at such a consistently high level. If anything is going to take a serious bite out of baseball's inflated numbers in a hurry, banning amphetamines could

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Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jlitke@ap.org

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