The Vista November 23, 1982

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ICIEIEJE November 23, 1982

Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

Vol. 81, No. 23

Foreign students reorganize union By Mike Sherman Assistant Editor A group of international students have formed a organization they hope will spread some international culture throught the campus, promote a peaceful coexistance between themselves and better their relationship with American students. The International Student Association elected officers last week marking the first time such a organization representing all foreign students has been in operation at CSU in ten years, according to Jalal Daneshfar, a framer of the group's constitution. "There was a international student organization for all international students back when CSU was Central State College," said Daneshfar, "The organization was cancelled and hasn't functioned since." Daneshfar said politics was the reason for the disbanding of the union. "I was told by one of the former sponsors that it got to be political instead of social. Dr. (L.W.) Marks of the physics department told me that the Iranian students started dominating the association. There were more Iranian students on campus then," stated Daneshfar, who is also from Iran. According to Daneshfar, there are close to 30 different nationalities on campus. In the past, CSU has had unions for Nigerian and Chinese students. The ISA constitution, approved last April by the Student Senate and the student services office,

Ming-Hwai Wang

was written to prevent any one group from dominating the association. Each country will be represented by only one officer. Ming-Hwai Wang, a senior marketing major from the Republic of China, was elected president of the ISA. Daneshfar said that 187 of close to 1,000 international students turned out for the election. "This was a better percentage of voters than the Student Senate officer elections attracted," Daneshfar said. Although the group will emphasize the interaction between the internationals, ISA President Wang said American students are welcome to participate. "We wish for the support of American students," said Wang. "We would like to show them some of the various cultures within the organization. There are some gaps between American students and internationals. I have found that most of the students are very friendly to us, but some are a bit uneasy because they don't know anything about other nationalities. I feel like the ISA will help bridge this gap." In addition to holding its own monthly meetings, Daneshfar said the ISA is eager to take part in other school activities. "We want to work closely with Student Senate and participate in any school events," said Daneshfar. "Right now, our presence is not well known among the students here; but, we are hoping to draw students attention. "All international students face common problems such as what to do at the airport upon arriving in Oklahoma City. We would like to ultimately have a group go down and meet new international students and help them find their way around. There are other problems that we all face that will be the subject of some of our meetings." The ISA will hold elections for three officers at a meeting on Dec. 2. The meeting will be held in the Pawnee Room on the fourth floor of the University Center from 1-3 p.m. Daneshfar said it is important that all international students attend so they may be properly represented.

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In this issue... UCAB sponcors 'Feast of Carols'...page 3 Professor leads 'double life'...page 4 Basketball cheerleaders selected...page 5 KCSC reaches fund raising goal...page 6 Lady Bronchos take two at OBU...page 8

Vista photo by Theresa Gabrish

CSU quarterback Randy Page (4) and the rest of the Bronchos got some good news last weekend. The Bronchos earned a spot in the NAIA playoffs for the first time since 1979. The team will play at Southern Colorado in the first round Dec. 4.

CSU at Southern Colorado

Gridders awarded playoff birth By Mike Sherman Assistant Editor The seventh ranked CSU Bronchos football squad is on the way to Pueblo, Colo. Dec. 4 to take on Southern Colorado in the opening round of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) playoffs. The playoff birth marks the first post-season bid for CSU since 1979. In 1979, the Bronchos advanced to the finals before losing to Texas A & I, 24-22. John "Skip" Wagnon, alumni director, contacted several bus companies Monday in an attempt to charter a bus to Pueblo for students and others interested in making the trip. "I found that the prices are a bit prohibitive as far as students are concerned," said Wagnon. "The cheapest bus I could find was one that could hold 47 passengers for $14,000. But if we could find enough people interested, I would schedule the bus. The price per person to travel on this bus would be $40," he said. Wagnon said that he would continue to search for an alternative means of transportation for those interested in making the trip. "It would be much cheaper for students to drive," said Wagnon.

Assuming that a vehicle could get 16 miles to the gallon on the eight hour trip, said Wagnon, a car would use 82 gallons of gas. "Four passengers could divide the cost and get by for about $20," said Wagnon. CSU's campus radio station, KCSC-FM 90.1, will broadcast the game live Dec. 4 into the Edmond-Oklahoma City area at 2 p.m. The Bronchos finished the regular season 7-2 for the second consecutive year. Unlike the other

qualifing teams, CSU played only a nine game schedule. However, while other teams played their remaining games, the Bronchos were idle and moved up two spots to edge into the playoffs. Northeastern State University in Talequah also qualified for the playoffs. The Redmen will take on Ouachita Baptist of Arkansas at home on Dec. 4. If the Bronchos win their opening round contest, the possibility remains that they will play in the state, said Doug Folks, sports information director.

CSU asks for electricity pact with City of Edmond CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard has submitted the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges a request for appropriations needed by CSU to grade and pave the parking lot north of Murdaugh Hall. Lillard presented the regents with a list of CSU's capitol needs at the board's meeting last Thursday in Alva. The university also put before the Regents, a plan for CSU to enter into an agreement with the City of Edmond, the supplier of the campus electricity, to draw plans and specifications for overhauling and renovating the electrical system. Estimated cost for the project and design is $400,000. The School of Business asked the board to consider $26,915 worth of computer equipment and other business supplies.


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