The Vista November 29, 1984

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Rape attempts plague campus By Traci Baucom Associate Editor Campus Security and Edmond Police are looking for a man wanted for questioning for pointing a dangerous weapon and attempted rape which occurred on or near campus during the last two weeks. At approximately 6:15 p.m. Nov. 12 a man carrying a two inch revolver followed a white female student into the ladies' restroom of the music building and asked her to remove her blouse, according to Campus Security Chief Bob Roberts. The woman refused and the suspect left, Roberts said. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 23-years-old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, chubby, sandy brown, straight, collar length hair, medium complexion and

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sporting a mustache. A possible suspect vehicle is described as a bronze compact with a chocolate brown stripe on the bottom. Roberts says he considers the man to be armed and dangerous. Three possibly related incidents have occurred within one-half mile of the campus, according to Lt. Mike Wooldridge of the Edmond Police department. "A young lady will be going to her car and the guy will either approach her when she gets in her car or as she's getting in her car," Wooldridge said. "Then he pulls a gun on her and asks her to remove articles of clothing." Wooldridge said all the incidents involved white females. The description of the suspect has varied some, he said, but it still could

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possibly be the same person. In all cases the suspect was carrying a revolver. Wooldridge said the police had brought a suspect in for questioning Monday, but he was released following questioning and a line-up. In response to the increasing amount of sexual assaults in Oklahoma City and the Edmond area, two campus organizations have taken steps to aid student in rape prevention. The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity have made themselves available to sorority houses and dorms at night and on weekends, chaperoning women to and from their cars. The student senate will act on a resolution Monday regarding steps to be taken to protect students from rape. The resolution was written by Senator Scott Birdwell.

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Wanted for questioning concerning Nov. 12 attempted rape.

Thursday Edition

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wain on tour Ken Richters, theater and television performer, hosted a "show before the show" for reporters and drama students, which featured a transformation in make-up for Richters' 8 p.m. performance and

portrayal of Mark Twain on Tour. Tim Ray, (left) reporter for CSU news bureau takes notes as Richters begins to apply his make-up. A convincing Richters (right) presented two hours of dialogue in the Nov. 27 performance of "Twain on Tour."

Howell elected student senate president By Mary Martin The results of the runoff election for Student Senate president revealed late Wednesday, a clear victory for Ed Howell, a junior majoring in economics from Houston, Texas. The number of ballots counted totaled 322. Howell defeated his opponent, John Buttry, Student Senate vice president, by a margin of 175 votes to 145 votes. Computer tabulations showed the percentages to be 54.3 percent to 45 percent of the votes casted. "It was fun and very competitive," Howell commented. "In the first election, he (Buttry)

beat me by five votes. The vice president (Ike Nsiegbe) only won by six votes." Howell remarked that this is why he stressed the importance of each person's vote. "The campaign was definitely a learning experience. Nobody is a loser—but someone had to get more votes. Only 2.8 percent of the student body turned out. I'd like to do something about that apathy," Howell added. The major thrust of my campaign was what I want to do for the campus residents," he said. Although all students are important Howell said he believes

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the residents are affected more by Student Senate decisions than other students are. To begin next semester, a student conduct court called the Resident Hall Association Judicial Board will be instated and will have original jurisdiction over violations of dorm rules. These rules are made by the administration, but will be enforced by the RHA, which is comprised of students elected by the dorm residents. Howell commented on

the unfairness of this situation. "How can we sit in judgement over people for violating rules they have no input in making?" he said. Howell will preside over his first senate meeting on Monday, Jan. 14, the day before President Reagan will be inaugurated for his second term. Discussing his plans for next semester, Howell said, "this university needs a day-care center that is strictly for students'

children. This would expand the number of people who can attend school." It is currently operated by the child development department and is open to the community. Howell believes the present center is understaffed. Howell concluded that the people who think the student senate is just a playground for political science majors are mistaken. "I'm a economics major, myself," he said.

Freshman queen chosen By Shannon Blockcoiski Monta Ripley, elementary education major, was crowned Oct. 25 as the 1984 CSU Freshman Queen. Ripley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ripley, Glencoe, Okla. A member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Ripley was elected to represent the sorority by its 1985 pledge class. Ripley was escorted by Gary Bates, Oklahoma City, and received the traditional crown and bouquet of roses at the Freshman Queen dance, where the winner was announced. "I was shocked, but very excited when I won. I'm happy to be able to represent CSU as Freshman Queen," she said. "I felt honored just to run because I met a lot of people and made some new friends who otherwise I wouldn't have known." Ripley's college activities include: Alpha Gamma Delta sorority pledge, CSU Mat Maid, University Center Activities Board, Panhellenicand the Association of Women Students.

Monta Ripley


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