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November 20, 2007
Embattled Vick continues legal maneuvering, turns self in by AP Writer
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick arrives with his attorney Billy Martin, right, at federal court in Richmond, Va., in this Aug. 27, 2007 file photo. Vick surrendered to U.S. marshals Monday Nov. 19, 2007, three weeks before his sentencing on a dogfighting charge.
Tea House open; serves all cultures
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Michael Vick surrendered to U.S. marshals Monday and will remain in jail until his sentencing on a dogfighting charge in three weeks. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 10 but turned himself in because he anticipates a prison term on the federal dogfighting conspiracy charge, according to a court document. Vick could be sentenced to up to five years in prison. "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions, and his self-surrender further demonstrates that acceptance," Billy Martin, one of Vick's lawyers, said in a statement. "Michael wants to again apologize to everyone who has been hurt in this matter, and he thanks all of the people who have
offered him and his family prayers and support during this time." Vick is being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw until his sentencing, U.S. marshals told The Associated Press. The mixedgender facility houses about 450 inmates. The order filed in U.S. District Court said: "Vick has indicated his desire to voluntarily enter custody prior to his sentencing hearing. It appearing appropriate to do so, the U.S. Marshal is ordered to take custody of the Defendant immediately upon his surrender." The order added Vick was taken into custody "based solely on his desire to begin his period of incarceration prior to his sentencing hearing and not because of violation of any condition of his bond." In an e-mail sent to the AP,
is admitting fault," Bacigal said. Whether that will work is anyone's guess. "It's kind of like reading tea leaves knowing what's the exact impact on the judge," Bacigal said. The federal dogfighting case began in late April when authorities conducting a drug investigation of Vick's cousin raided the quaterback's home. owns. in Surry County and seized dozens of dogs, most of them pit bulls, and equipment associated with dogfighting. It's there that the dogfighting enterprise known as Bad Newz Kennels operated since 2001 on 15 acres of land Vick owned. Vick initially denied any knowledge of the enterprise, then pledged after he was charged that he would fight to clear his name. Vick followed suit.
NStyle offers cheap alternative to bigger stores
have one in the market, so I thought it'd be a great idea and I enjoy coming into work We all have clothes we no everyday," Dave said in refdisplay. There's still more to longer wear and are sick of erence to the reason why he by Abha Eli Phoboo come," said Crawford. them taking up space in our wanted to open up Nstyle. Staff Writer Students who want their closets. Spending ridiculous Their first store was only As UCO reaches out to the art work displayed are amounts of money on trendy 600 square feet and was community, Edmond recipro- encouraged to contact the Tea clothing seems ludicrous located close to UCO. After cates through various ways by House. Further plans include when there is a place right a few months in the busiintegrating the global culture providing a forum for the here in Edmond where dress- ness, it seemed apparent that the university has come to UCO community to nurture ing trendy doesn't have to be they needed a bigger store, represent. The latest is The artistic talents and versatil- expensive. Nstyle Fashion so the hunt was on for locaTea House at 310 B E. Hurd ity by establishing itself as a Xchange is just the store tions. The store found it's to visit. Walk in with your new home in Oxford Pointe. Street, just behind the Alumni student area. "American students are clothes and walk out with The reason they chose this House. location is its proximity to the The Tea House is a tiny welcomed just as much as money in your pocket. A local Edmond family, college, is right in the heart establishment tucked away international students, but we behind the International want The Tea House to dis- the Wilkins, opened Nstyle of Edmond and is where they Women's House, which pro- play all the cultures that are in April 2003. Dave runs the chose to reside in Edmond, vides off-campus housing involved with UCO through store and his mother, Darlene, according to Dave. Nstyle buys and sells for female UCO students. decor, activities planned works part time, takes care of and drinks served," said all the business paper work trendy, stylish, brand name Targeting international stuand makes sure all bills are clothing and accessories. The dents and people of differ- Crawford. So far, The Tea House paid. clothing needs to be less than ent cultures, the new estabplans are Saturday night dinDave moved to Kansas to two years old, be clean and lishment is designed to be a hotspot for the university ners and game nights. They work when he left the army, in good to new condition. crowd, a place to hang out are still looking for volunteers and while living there he The items can be brought in who will just hangout and found a place to shop for on hangers, but it's preferred and interact. help plan events for. Friday, brands of clothes he wore. that they be folded in shop"We want to provide interSaturday afternoon and Not only that, but the store ping bags, boxes or laundry national and American stualso paid him cash for his pre- baskets. Clothes in trash bags viously worn clothes. After are not recommended. 'WE WANT TO PROVIDE becoming a frequent shopWhen bringing in clothes, per, he became an employee the owners are picky about INTERNATIONAL AND and learned how the business what they buy. They only AMERICAN STUDENTS A ran. After moving back to look for the coolest, trendiest Oklahoma to be near family fashions, said Dave. Nstyle PLACE CLOSE TO CAMPUS and friends, lie began discuss- buys daily, so the selecWHERE THEY CAN STUDY, ing with his parents, Scott tion also changes daily. A Darlene, about the resale few brands that they carry READ, HANG OUT, MEET and store in Kansas. As time include Abercrombie & SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND passed, Dave finally made Fitch, Hollister, American the decision, along with his Eagle, Lucky, Seven Jeans, J FEEL AT HOME." parents, to give it a go. Crew, Gap and Express. Items "Too many people nowa- that Nstyle are interested in -ANDREA CRAWFORD days hate their jobs and their include jeans, T-shirts, shorts, stuck there. There's stuff I dresses, jackets and hoodies, did in Wichita and we didn't swimwear, shoes, boots and dents a place close to campus Sunday. where they can study, read, The first big event of the hang out, meet some cool Tea House is the Thanksgiving people, and feel at home," dinner, which will actually said Andrea Crawford, UCO hosted by the International student and coordinator of the Women's House. The dinTea House. ner starts at 2 p.m. and is Even though the main taropen to all UCO students who get of the Tea House is interwant to meet new people on national students, it wants Thanksgiving. to create an ambience that Interested students can makes cross-cultural commuemail superchic21@cox.net nication and sharing of ideas for more information. possible. Currently, the house has a kitchen area for drinks, a computer, and a small library. "We are working on creatAbha Eli Phoboo can be reached ing a music forum, food pantry, clothing exchange and art at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com.
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the U.S. attorney's office confirmed Vick's surrender but declined further comment. Vick's decision to begin serving time before sentencing was approved by the judge and Vick's lawyers. Ronald Bacigal, a University of Richmond law professor who specializes in criminal law and criminal procedure, said there are no real direct legal benefits to Vick's decision to turn himself in before sentencing. "I don't think there's any benefits except getting (the sentence) started," Bacigal said. "I would think he's purely thinking about timing as far as when he can get back to his football." Vick also could be trying to show the judge he has accepted responsibility for his actions in hopes of a lighter sentence, Bacigal said. "One of the things the judge is liable to consider
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Nstyle is located at 1822 E. Second Street, in Edmond.
purses. surprised at the quality of the "It has a lot of stuff that merchandise. It is such a nice somebody couldn't sell at store and the prices are so their yard sale or that has reasonable." been in their closet for ten Nstyle is open Monday years. It's good quality, name through Friday from 11 a.m. brand stuff that's in style," to 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 Dave said. "People have the a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on opportunity to buy some of Sundays. Hours to bring in the type of clothes we sell and clothes to sell are Monday it also brings in some of the through Friday from noon to other kids who aren't quite as 6 p.m. and Saturdays from fortunate and be able to wear noon to 4 p.m. Oxford Pointe nice things too." is located at 1822 E. 2nd St. The cost of clothing var- For contact information, call ies, but it is all in a great price (405) 216-8226. range. It's possible to shop Nstyle Fashion Xchange is Nstyle and get a pair of jeans a place to shop where dressand a shirt for under $20. ing trendy doesn't have to be Nstyle is not a consign- expensive. The name says ment store where you have it all - trendy clothes on a to wait for your clothes to budget. sell. When a customer brings "This store fits in well in in clothes, they get paid that Edmond because it has many same day. They can either of the same designer brands receive cash or store credit for you see at the mall but at their exchange. much cheaper prices," adver"I recently wentinto Nstyle tising major Kyle Sonner Fashion Xchange for the first said. time last week!" advertising senior Lauren Jones said. "I was surprised at how nice the store was, how friendly Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at the staff were and I was also Igillum@thevistaonline.com .
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