THE "CIAILIE•241,November 18, 1982
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
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Vista photo by Glenda Jackson
Glass in the north door entrance to Old North Tower was damaged by gunfire Monday night. Campus Security is conducting a investigation into the incident, but currently has no leads.
Vol. 81, No. 22
Old North entrance pierced with gunfire By Mike Sherman Assistant Editor Five gun shots pierced the north entrance of Old North Tower Monday night at a time when three classes were meeting in the building, according to CSU Campus Security officials. No arrests have been made in connection with the disturbance, but Campus Security is continuing an investigation. There were no eyewitnesses, according to Campus Security officer Bob Roberts. Edmond Police and CSU security officials arrived at the scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. Three classes were under way on the third floor of the building, but no one was near the doors at the time of the shooting. Roberts said five holes remained in the entrance as a result of the shots, but there was no trace of any slugs in or outside the building. Roberts indicated that the shots may have been fired with a pellet gun. "One person I talked to said that they heard rapid fire," said Roberts. "But that would rule out a pellet gun, because you can't fire the shots that quick with it." Roberts maintained that the holes are a result of a small caliber weapon. One student Roberts questioned after the incident said that he saw a blue car, resembling a Pontiac, traveling at a high rate of speed out of the parking lot north of the building. Roberts said tire marks were left and gravel was tossed onto the sidewalk. However, the witness was unable to determine how many passengers there were in the vehicle. Roberts dismissed vandalism as a motive for the shots. "If they were just looking to tear something up, they would have waited until the building was empty," Roberts said. "Fortunately, no one was injured." Roberts asked for anyone with information about the shooting to contact Campus Security.
McCoury, Haney creates run-off for president By Mike Sherman Assistant Editor Neither Joe McCoury or Derek Haney captured 50 percent of the vote in the Student Senate presidential election Wednesday, forcing a run-off for the office on December 1. McCoury received 218 votes while Haney captured 196. A third candidate, John Roper tallied 76 votes to prohibit either of the top two to attain the needed margin. The run-off will be held under the same format as the election Wednesday. Votes may cast their ballots from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m and from 5-8 p.m. on the first floor of the University Center. In the vice president race, Tami Fischer prevailed over Jimmy Adsit. Fischer received 289 votes to Adsit's 190. Mike Cooke won the secretarytreasurer seat. In a tight race, Cooke received 256 ballots while opponent Sherri Andrews captured 221.
The only question voted on in the election, one dealing with the clarification of the attorney general's office, passed by a margin of 422-53. The measure defined the attorney general's
term of office and his specific duties. Deanna Land, associate dean of students, said the election drew over 500 voters. "Officer elections usually have
Professors take part in Oklahoma jubilee Two CSU professors were on the program in Guthrie Tuesday when people from all over the state gathered for the 75th anniversary of statehood. Dennie Hall, a member of the journalism faculty, spoke at the 9 a.m. dedication of the State Capital Newspaper Museum. He discussed the life and professional career of Frank Hilton Greer, the owner of the State Capital, a daily newspaper from from 1889 until its close in 1911. The museum is housed in the four-story brick structure that Greer had built in
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1902 for his newspaper and other publishing enterprises. Dr. Donald Green, chairman of the history department, took on the appearance of a circa 1907 character in assuming the role of a U.S. deputy marshal, Chris Madsen. Green stood guard along with two other "marshals" as Gov. George Nigh, playing the part of the state's first governor, Charles N. Haskell, took the oath of office. The re-enactment of the statehood celebration took place on the steps of Carnegie Library in Guthrie. The ceremony of dedication for the museum was held earlier on that building's steps. Following those two events, thousands, lining the streets of the state's first capital, saw a parade consisting of antique automobiles, marching bands, color guards and school groups. Nigh was joined in the day's events by both of Oklahoma's U.S. senators, David Boren and Don Nickles. Others attending the events and riding in the parade were Rep. Mickey Edwards and Will Rogers Jr.
the highest turnout," said Land. "And, there was a good turnout for this election." A inauguration for the newly elected officers had been tenatively scheduled for Nov. 29. However, due to the presidential
run-off, the event will be postponed. The inauguration will mark the first time Student Senate officers have taken office in a public ceremony.
Vista photo by Theresa Gabrish
Polls opened at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday for the election of Student Senate officers. Charles Curtis, standing, casts his vote. Curtis was one of over 500 students that appeared on voting day, which caused a run-off election for the presidential office.