The Vista Dec. 4, 1997

University of Central Oklahoma

THURSDAY December 4, 1997

The Student Voice Since 1903

UCO freshman commits suicide in dorm room

By Lisa Tatum

talking on the telephone about 1 a.m.

Tuesday.

Two other residents said they heard a crash from the direction of Pool's room n 18-year-old UCO student was found dead sometime between 1:30 and 2 a.m. in her West Hall Residents who saw Pool dormitory room Tuesday Monday said she did not morning, the victim of an appear to be troubled. Hether Little, a freshman from apparent suicide.

Moore, said she and a friend Mitzi Ann Pool, a freshman from Enid, Okla. saw Pool around noon who was majoring in Monday and asked her how accounting, died as a result she was and how her Thanksgiving break was. of suicide by hanging, said "She said, 'great, just Kevin Rowland, chief investigator for the fine,"' said Little. "She was Oklahoma Medical cheerful."

Examiner's Office. He said Some residents who live Po 0/ no autopsy was performed. in nearby rooms said while Pool wasn't close friends with Captain Christopher Wooldridge of the UCO Department of them, she seemed to be happy.

Little said Pool was "always real Public Safety (DPS) said no suicide note was found in the room but "all signs point friendly to talk to" but added that no one to that." seemed to know her very well because Wooldridge said DPS was called to the "she and her roommate kept to dormitory at 9:49 a.m. Tuesday after themselves."

Pool graduated in 1997 from Cimarron Pool's roommate discovered the body. He said Pool was found on the floor of room High School in Enid where she was B-41 with a bed sheet around her neck. active in French club, science and math Another dorm resident, Debbie Alford, clubs and the Future Business Leaders of a sophomore from Ardmore, said she was America..

Students who live in West Hall's B-hall in the hall when Pool's roommate called said they were shocked by Pool's suicide. her into the room for help.

"She seemed happy yesterday," said Alford said at first she thought Pool had been knocked unconscious because a Little.

"Maybe she was depressed," said door from a built-in, overhead cabinet Christen Clark. "Or there could be was lying beside her.

Unconfirmed reports indicate Pool was something none of us will ever know."

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Christmas spectacle...

The Uninversity Center and Broncho Lake were decorated with thousands of lights as part of Monday night's Winter Glow ceremonies.

Following the lighting of Old North, children could get their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the University Center. (Staff photo

by Bryan Terry)

About 50 women attended a counseling session from 5-8 p.m.

Tuesday in West Hall, said Peggy Foster, director of student support services.

Along with counseling for students, the session provided instructions to residence hall staff on dealing with grief-stricken students.

The UCO Counseling Center will also

offer individual grief counseling for students, said Foster.

Students can call 341-2980, Ext. 2214 to schedule an appointment.

Funeral services for Pool will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, Okla.

Burial will be in Kingfisher Cemetery.

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December 4, 1997

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English club members criticize article

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lthough anyone who has taken a journalism class should know that you shouldn't believe everything seen in the print, we would like to clarify the English Society issues you have discussed in the newspaper. While a reporter working to meet a deadline is one thing, an obviously unverified, uninvestigated piece of fiction should not be approved by a newspaper editor. With this kind of article, the different sides of a story need to be examined. At the very least, people whose names appear in such an article, especially when treated in this nasty manner, can be approached and even interviewed. Investigative journalism is not the same thing as a letter to the editor. A newspaper should not treat them as such.

In her patient response to Ms. Anderson's letter, Marcy Wells was more than charitable in an attempt to express a spirit of openness, courtesy and tolerance and to shed a little light on the Society's doings. In our collective experience, neither the sponsors not the officers of the English Society have had any interest in politicizing or dominating the organization or its members. The only problem we know of has been a simple personality conflict between two, only two members. Dr. Rice is truly a gentleman and a scholar. These aspersions on his character and allusions to less than honorable conduct on his part, are pure effluvium. (That's the stuff in a septic tank.) Such treatment in a forum familiar to

his professional peers is irresponsible and potentially harmful. He has kindly opened his home to many students over the years, and to receive this type of thanks for generosity and hospitality disgusts many members of the English Society.

Last week's Vista noted that Delaney Anderson is no longer a member of the English Society. As your single apparent source of information, this person only became a member at the previous week's meeting and election. At the time her letter was published she had never been a member nor had she attended a meeting this year. Prior to this, we are aware of her attendance at only one other meeting last year. If The Vista wishes to report on student organizations, perhaps you should interview active members, even previous members who at one time were active in the organization. In light of these facts, we want to repeat that Ms. Anderson's remarks in her letter and the statements you made in your recent article are incredibly and painfully inaccurate as well as ludicrous. We would appreciate an effort by The Vista to present the truth.

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Professor charges administrators with witch hunt

By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer Christopher Givan, UCO creative studies professor, charged Tuesday that he believes university administrators are trying to get rid of him by forcing him to survey his students about possible sexual harassment problems in his classes.

"It's a witch hunt," said Givan.

"I've been a thorn in the administration's side for a long time," he said. "They want to get rid of me," he said.

He said they are using a false allegation from his past in their strategy to drive him from his tenured position.

Throughout this week, students in Givan's creative writing classes have been asked to complete a survey concerning

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sexual harassment in the classroom.

The survey was initially intended for distribution to all instructors in the creative studies department, said Dr. Michael Shirley, speaking for President Webb's office.

However, several creative studies faculty members objected, saying the survey was unfair. As a result, UCO administrators and the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges (BOROC) said the survey only had to be circulated in Givan's classes, Shirley said.

"It is because of an allegation made a few years ago against [Givan]," Shirley said.

In 1993 a female student accused Givan of sexual harassment. In 1995, Givan was acquitted of the charge, but he says his life is still adversely affected by the accusation.

"Once you have been accused,

you have that stigma on your reputation forever," Givan said.

That case has been appealed to the federal level, Shirley said.

The plaintiff has filed suit against the university and against Givan. In response, Givan filed suit against the university.

Shirley said the survey that is being circulated in Givan's classes was authored by BOROC attorney Sheridan McCaffree and the Office of Civil Rights.

"The survey is part of an overall commitment the university has made to assure we provide a respectful environment," Shirley said.

But Givan said he believes the university administrators are using the survey and the past allegation of sexual misconduct to end his tenure with UCO. Givan said he has also been denied insurance provided to all faculty members to pay for legal defense."

Givan said he has never seen the documents authorizing the survey, nor has he been told why his insurance claims are being denied.

Shirley said he did not know of any accusations against Givan since the 1993 incident.

McCaffree refused to comment on the matter.

Givan provided his students and The Vista with copies of several letters he has written to Clif' Warren, dean of Liberal Arts, and President Webb concerning the survey and denial of his insurance. The UCO faculty senate has also written a letter to Drew Edmondson,. attorney general of Oklahoma.

Givan said none of the letters have been answered.

In one of the letters, Givan thanked Warren for verbally condemning the survey as a "witch hunt" in a conversation with McCaffree. Givan asked

Warren for written instructions concerning how he should handle the survey. Givan said Warren did not put anything, including his condemnation of the survey, into writing. Warren refused to comment, saying it wasn't his place to comment on the issue.

The Vista was present when the survey was passed out to one of Givan's creative writing classes Wednesday morning.

Many students said they were disgusted that their professor was being singled out for what one student called "discrimination." Several students reportedly expressed these feelings on the survey form.

However, some current and previous students did tell The Vista they have been uncomfortable in Givan's classes.

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UCO to participate in regional electronic campus

By Jim Hulsey Staff Writer

s part of a cooperative distance learning project UCO will offer an online course to students in a 15-state region.

During the Fall of 1996 the Southern Regional Education Board drafted a regional effort to coordinate the delivery of online courses (Electronic Campus) from colleges and universities offering academic degrees and certificate programs to students in their hometowns.

In response to the Southern Regional Electronic Campus, UCO is in the process of

developing its first Web course due to be online January, 1998.

The course, Psychology of Grief, will be taught by Dr. Kenneth Curl, chairperson and professor in the department of funeral services.

The course is unique to studies in the U.S. It is a survey of bereavement behavior in American society. It evaluates how humans cope and understand the individual emotional feelings regarding grief and loss from death, said Curl.

Curl's course attracts more than just funeral service majors, which contributed to its being chosen as one of three courses

offered from Oklahoma, said Dr. Cynthia Rolfe, vice president of information technology at UCO. "We've had students enroll in the course who are studying gerontology, human development, criminal justice, business and nursing," said Curl.

Time and money are the biggest down side to producing any online course. Cost for formulating the classroom presentations for online teaching can range from $30,000 to $50,000 per course, said Dr. Ken Foote, associate professor and director of the Environmental Information Systems Laboratory, department of geography, University of Texas at Austin,

during a live interactive satellite seminar.

Nearly 40 faculty and staff members representing UCO were among the 570 universities and colleges in a 15-state region that sat in on a live satellite seminar to understand the preparations, time and expenses of developing online classes.

"Faculty are interested in knowing more about the successes, failures, innovations, ideas, and time required in making their course(s) available electronically," said Rolfe.

"They also want to learn more about computer mediated courses, i.e. using computer driven technology to enhance the

The second student said she regrets that the creative studies department does not have more faculty so that she can avoid Givan's classes in the future.

The students refused to be named for fear of possible

reprisal by the professor.

Givan defended the subject matter discussed in class by saying he is teaching people to write fiction that will sell to today's publishers.

"That's what they (the

publishers) want," he said.

"I' ve never witnessed "They won't buy a story that anything but a professional doesn't have sex and murder." teacher/student relationship in Joan Moore, and adjunct his classroom," Moore said. 4 faculty member of UCO's English department has had three courses with Givan.

learning and teaching processes."

The seminar was produced by the Public Broadcast System's Adult Learning Satellite Service, Fort Worth, Texas.

Interactive online courses can require triple the preparation of an ordinary course. Textbooks are compiled on CD-ROMs. With CD technology, a student can "click" areas of a chapter and be directed to supporting material, said Foote.

It is the team work that makes the courses work, especially the transition from classroom teaching techniques to online classroom techniques or "To make a guide on the side from a sage on the stage," said Rolfe.

GIVAN Continued from Page 3 One student said conversation in the classroom was almost always centered on sexual topics or defecation. Another student said Givan once told her that a story was not good unless it involved sex and murder.

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Former governor speaks at city luncheon

David Walters

By Yulia Mineeva Student Writer

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he first in the series of "Lunch with the Governors" featured former Governor of Oklahoma David Walters who spoke at noon Nov. 24, 1997 in the First National Bank Building. Walters, a democrat, was Governor from 1991 to 1995.

"I used to have power and now I make it," said Walters. He owns Walters Power International, a company that owns and operates electric power generation plants around the world. Walters Power International concentrates on the countries of Latin America, but has been to Azerbaijan, which was previously part of the former Soviet Union, Former Soviet Union countries are a little bit too wild for us, said Walters.

When he was pursuing his degree in industrial engineering at the University of Oklahoma, he was involved in student government but he didn't anticipate his later political activity, said Walters. He got an MBA from Harvard and with no money and sponsorship decided to run for Governor in 1986, he said.

"My family thought I was

crazy but I was young and presumptuous enough to think that I could make a difference," Walters said.

He was not successful in 1986 but won in 1990. After his speech Walters met with students from each college and university of the Downtown College Consortium and answered their questions.

Walter's experience as former governor gave us insight into the operations of Oklahoma's executive office, said Jason Ziesch, UCO student of political science.

The series "Lunch with the Governors" is sponsored by the Downtown College Consortium and the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. The series will continue with former Governor Henry Bellmon, Dec. 3, former Governor George Nigh, Dec. 10, and Gov. Frank Keating, Dec. 17.

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Dean of Education College retires after 22-year career at UCO

By Colby Grieser Staff Writer

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fter working in education for nearly 40 years, Dr. Kenneth Elsner, UCO's dean of education, believes he has found the secret to success and he will practice it when he retires in June.

"Life is what you make it, and happiness in life is being successful," he said.

Elsner, who has worked at UCO for 22 years, said he has enjoyed every bit of his career and still has great plans for the future.

Although he's looking forward to his retirement, Elsner said he's going to miss UCO. "The thing I'll miss most is working with the people on campus. I feel fortunate to have worked with the faculty and students here. They're the best students anywhere," he said.

"He's provided good leadership in the teacher education program and has done a great deal in bringing us along with technology," said Jan Tuepker, his

administrative assistant, who has worked started, he wrote a grant for the teacher with him since 1987. "It's going to be education program. They received hard to replace him." $1,000,000 over a five-year period, which Elsner has occupied several positions turned out to be the largest grant in UCO at UCO and other schools, but he started history at that time. out as a teacher in rural In 1980, when UCO Oklahoma. began reorganizing the He graduated from College of Education, Oklahoma Baptist administration University in 1957 with incorporated new a bachelor's degree in programs. The biology and a minor in programs enabled physical education. them to start new From there he went to curriculums with teach at Butner schools faculty development in Seminole County. experimenting with Then he went on to be placing people out in principal, and by age 28, the schools and a superintendent. teaching classes and In 1971, Elsner came employing some to Edmond to be teachers in the schools. assistant director "You read about Dean Kenneth Elsner works in superintendent for his office in the Education these things in 'cutting instruction for Edmond Building. (Staff photo by Bryan edge' magazines now, Terry) schools. but we started testing He started his career these programs in at UCO in the summer of 1975 as director 1976," said Elsne r. of student teaching. Shortly after he Also in 1980, Elsner became the chair

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of the department of professional teacher education, as well as the chair and director of student teaching. He held these positions until 1987 when he became interim dean of the College of Education. In 1988, administrators named him the official dean.

When Elsner became dean, there were several areas the College of Education was lacking. When the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the accreditation council for Oklahoma, came to UCO to inspect the program they found 17 areas of weakness and they failed one standard.

"After that, I began looking to see what we needed to do to meet all the standards for full accreditation," he said.

By 1995, the program had improved drastically. With the next NCATE visit, the College of Education had all the standards and only three weaknesses, so UCO's programs attained full accreditation. Only about 40 percent of schools that achieve national accreditation receive full approval, said

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ELSNER Continued from Page 6 Elsner.

Along with the accreditation, Elsner said the other highlight of his career at UCO would be the construction of the new Education Building. Elsner had a hand in the design and implementation of many aspects of the building. It was built with the latest technology in all the classrooms and he believes that is important for the future of education, he said.

"In order to prepare the students for the

21st century, it's important for them to see the technology they'll have to be familiar with in the work force," said Elsner.

Elsner said he's happy with the changes that have been made within UCO's education program, but he hopes it doesn't stop here.

"The way we teach and interact with students will change in the future. It's not that we haven't been doing a good job, but we could do a better job with new

technology," Now, Elsner wants to concentrate on his future. He already has several plans for his retirement.

"The traditional thing to say is that I'm going to retire and write a book, but that's not what I'm going to do," said Elsner.

He plans on traveling around the United States, especially to Montana and Northern California where he has relatives.

"I want to do things I couldn't do as dean," said Elsner, "You can't just take off a week and go."

Although Elsner won't be working at UCO as a faculty member, he said he still wants to be involved with the university.

"I'll continue to be a supporter of UCO and I feel good about the university," he said.

"I will always be connected with UCO."

Holiday depression common tips offered to combat 'blues'

By Colby Grieser Staff Writer

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ven though the holidays are supposed to be full of good cheer and joy, for many people the holidays bring depression.

This time of year there are many students on campus suffering from holiday "blues" for a variety of reasons, said Jan Chapel, coordinator of counseling services.

About 10 percent of the population suffers from some degree of holiday depression, according to John Grohol, Psy.D. Depression can be caused by unrealistic expectations about the way they think the holidays should be, the media portrayal of the "perfect" family and not having friends or family to celebrate with.

"A lot of people are just lonely. They think everyone is going to parties and having lots of fun, but this isn't always the case," said Chapel.

Many students also get depressed because they aren't able to travel home and spend the holiday with loved ones, she said.

"I always get really depressed during Christmas because I don't get to see my family," said an international student who didn't wish to be named.

Students who get the "blues" need to keep in mind that the holiday season can be difficult and they should reach out to friends and feel free to talk about their problems with others, said Chapel.

There are several other ways to help combat the holiday blues, according to the National Mental Health Association: • Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable by not trying to make

the holiday "the best ever."

• Make a list and prioritize the most important activities and be realistic about what you can and cannot do.

• Remember the holiday season does not automatically banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely; there is room for these feelings to be present.

• Let go of the past and don't be disappointed if your holidays aren't like they used to be.

• Do something for someone else such as volunteering for a charitable organization.

• Enjoy holiday activities that are free such as driving around to look at Christmas decorations or window shopping.

• Don't drink too much; it will only make you more depressed.

• Spend time with people who are

supportive and care about you.

• Find time for yourself.

UCO's counseling center offers several types of therapy for depression.

"We give them (students) ideas to help work through their problems and see reality ... they need to decide what's important to them and what they enjoy," said Chapel.

Many people also suffer from postholiday depression due to over-spending, she said.

"They don't know how they are going to pay off all the bills they accumulate from buying Christmas presents," said Chapel.

Making out a budget and sticking to it can help combat post-holiday blues.

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Planning prevents Christmas spending regrets

By Penny Hubbard Student Writer

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rinking too much over the holidays can cause a hangover but many people get another kind of hangover by spending too much.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Oklahoma may have the answer to your spending problems.

"Holiday hangover", according to CCCS, is an uneaL., feeling and worrying about money people generally get after they have spent too much money during the holidays.

The full impact of spending may not affect consumers until January or February, but the effect on your credit and

spending may be with you the rest of the year.

"When it comes to holiday hangover, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," said Ray Hance, Vice President of Education at CCCS. "Before you take the first step on your holiday shopping trip, take some time to budget and strategize."

To help consumers control their holiday spending, CCCS offers some know how: • Know what is affordable.

Start saving money earlier and shop throughout the year.

• Know what it all costs.

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Some students have found that the mall is a great place to start their shopping.

"It's hard to come up with a good gift idea at the last minute, and you usually end up paying more for something not so great," said Treasie McKenzie.

Foley's and Dillard's offer fragrance sample sets for $20.

Foley's has Coach key chains for $16 and polo socks are $9.50.

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The Lettermen to perform at UCO Christmas concert born in Sharon, vocalists.

Pa., and began During a 40singing at a year span, The young age. He Lettermen have later moved to recorded 66 California to albums and pursue his performed at singing career thousands of and early vocal sold-out combinations, concerts. including one The UCO with Connie concert will include The Lettermen—(from left),Donovan Tea, Tony Stevens, highlights from Butala and Darren Dowler—will present a resulted in his Christmas Concert Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., at UCO developing the the trio's long- as a benefit for the UCO Foundation. well-known standing hit list, and also will feature several Christmas Lettermen "sound" in 1957—a signature songs. Additionally, the UCO Concert sound that has remained intact ever since.

Chorale, directed by Lon Dehnert, will Through the years, that "sound" has adapted well to the changing trends in perform several selections.

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While with the group, he sang back-up with Bing Crosby on "White Christmas."

Dowler, the newest member of The Lettermen, joined the trio in 1995. He is an accomplished singer, actor, dancer, guitarist and songwriter.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the UCO Foundation's general scholarship endowment. Co-sponsored by Southwestern Bell, the program will be followed by a private reception with The Lettermen in the new Edmond Chamber of Commerce Building, 825 E. Second St. Tickets for the concert are $20. To attend both the concert and the reception, cost is $75 per couple and limited to 75 couples. For more information, call the UCO Foundation at 341-2980, Ext. 2771.

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Disney remake `globs of fun' for kids went to see Flubber fully expecting it to be a flopper. Too many times I have sat through plotless wonders starring Robin Williams and come away wondering just what the heck I was supposed to get out of Williams's disconnected antics.

However, when Williams gets it right, he does a good job, and in Flubber he gets it right.

Flubber is a Disney remake of their 1961 film The Absent Minded Professor, which starred the dry-as-dirt Fred MacMurray. Special effects went a long way in making the new version better than the original.

The new version still has most of the trademarks of any Disney live-action feature. They include a sporting event that must be won in miraculous and hilarious fashion with the aid of the marvelous invention.

While there are no children in Flubber, there is a floating robot named Weebo who provides the logical insights usually given to Disney's child actors. The difference is that Weebo has very human feelings for her creator, the professor

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The science Williams uses to explain Okay, so they were already in love, but flubber is probably as elastic as the the professor had forgotten to show up at substance itself, but hey, that's part of the the wedding three times, which kinda fun. made his bride-to-be lose some of the So calm down, Al and get the Silly passion for a while.

Putty out of Bill's presidential limo.

But, what the heck is flubber? Dancing The funniest moment in Flubber goo—what else? It sort of made me think occurs during the final confrontation of bionic, fluorescent snot. Flubber is between Williams and the bad guys, when some kind of energy form that can be the slimy love-rival swallows a big glob maintained in a jelly-like state. It's of flubber, which works its way through powerful enough to keep a bowling ball his digestive system and, well, you figure bouncing into the stratosphere for the out how it exits.

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All in all, Flubber is a fun movie, especially if you take a kid between the ages of, oh, say five and 11. Don't think about the plot too much, just sit in the dark and watch the kids have fun.

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Women's basketball team off to 7-0 start C

entral Oklahoma volleyball standout Kate O'Neill has been named to the 1997 GTE CoSIDA Academic All-District VI Team for the second straight year, making her eligible for Academic All-American honors.

A senior middle blocker from Overland Park., Kan., O'Neill has 3.37 grade point average as a double major in public relations and political science. A first-team AllLone Star Conference North

By Darrell J. Weidner Sports Writer

her on our opponents best offensive player and she able to turn things consistently," said Keely.

On Saturday, the Bronchos downed _ he Central Oklahoma Bronchos' women's basketball team remains Henderson State in a 85-52 game.

Both Mandy Carlson and Rhodes made 12 undefeated after winning three games points to lead the Bronchos to their victory. over the weekend.

Heavin turned her ankle in the Henderson "The girls have played well, and some times State game, said Keely. of the year are better than others," said "We are keeping her out of heavy Central Oklahoma Coach John Keely. practice, but we are working her on Tuesday, the Bronchos downed the bike and letting her shoot. We Midwestern State in a 66-64 game. think she will be ready for Center Christy Heavin spurred the Thursday's game," said Keely.

Bronchos charge against the Lady Both of Central Oklahoma's Indians. The senior from Verden, transfers are doing well, said Keely. made her career high of 31 points, with Carri Moss, a transfer from the winning basket being made in the He avin Southwestern, keeps turning in a last 11 seconds of the game.

"Christy has done it all in her time at consistent good performance as a relief for the Central. She is an all around player that starters earned a total of eight points in the tournament, said Keely. remains consistent," said Keely.

Junior Christina Amerin, a transfer from "Christy also played well in the tournament Seward County in Kan., also turned in a great over the weekend," said Keely.

The Bronchos rolled to two easy wins at the performance with a total of 14 points in the tournament, said Keely.

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The Bronchos hope to extend their record of On Friday, Central Oklahoma rolled past 7-0 with a win over Abilene Christian tonight Angelo State in a 98-56 match up.

Heavin scored 27 points in the game, in Abilene, Texas.

The Bronchos will return to home action followed by Mary Rhodes who made 19 points.

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O'Neill led the Bronchos to a 24-10 record and runner-up finish in the LSC North Division this season.

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Sports

Men's basketball team splits pair at Drury Thanksgiving Classic

By Chad Miming Sports Editor

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he Central Oklahoma basketball team dropped their second game of the season Saturday losing to Drury, 95-85, at the Drury Thanksgiving Classic.

Drury shot 69.7 percent in the second half making 23 of 33 shots, outscoring the Bronchos by 15 points in the second half overcoming a five point halftime deficit.

Senior guard Joe Newton led the Bronchos with 27 points and eight rebounds.

Devin Baker and Shawn Pughsley also season Friday, defeating Evangel 114-99 scored in double figures with 19 and 18 in the first game of the Drury Thanksgiving Classic. respectively.

Newton again led the Also scoring for UCO were Bronchos in scoring with 29 David Factor, 8, Patrick Fisher, points. He also added eight 6, Eddie Robinson, 5, Jason assists and five steals.

Stewart, 1, and Damian Bennett, Junior forward Eddie 1 Robinson added 22 points and Shawn Bass led the Panthers seven rebounds. with 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Robinson, a 6-8 senior from After winning the first game Robinson Flint, Mich.,earned LSC North of the Classic the loss drops the No. 9 ranked Bronchos record to 5-2 on Division Player of the Week honors for his performance in the Bronchos two the season.

UCO picked up their fifth win of the opening home wins against Texas A&M-

Kingsville and Texas A&M Commerce.

The junior transfer averaged 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 3.5 steals for the two games, including 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Bronchos 98-75 upset win over No. 4 ranked Texas A&M Commerce. Others scoring in double figures for the Bronchos were Shawn Pughsley, 17, Michael Mims, 11, Devin Baker, 11, David Factor, 10.

The Bronchos will play two road games this week before returning to Hamilton Field House Dec. 4 for their next home game against Central Arkansas at 7 p.m.

Six Central Oklahoma wrestlers place in top four at Oklahoma Open winning championship honors at the 126 pound class.

UCO got runner-up finishes from 158 Matt Surber, Sports Editor 167 Nathan Phillips, and heavyweight Winterhawk The Central Oklahoma wrestling team participated in Windchief.Jerome Adams and Jody Marple both added the Oklahoma Open over the weekend finishing with six fourth place finishes.

The Bronchos will now travel to Stateline, Nev. for top-four placers.

Man Goodson swept four straight matches en route to the 42-team Las Vegas Invitational, featuring six of the

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Highlighting the list of Division I teams are No. 1 ranked Oklahoma State, No. 4 Michigan, No. 5 Nebraska, No. 6 Arizona State and No. 9 Iowa State.

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know every university has, as part of its mission, the goal of sending all its graduates into the world with something called a "wellrounded" education.

Why? Most of the subjects I'm taking to achieve that "rounding" of my education are things I studied in high school. I didn't like them, so I chose not to major in them.

I came to college to get specialized training in the field where I want to make a career.

If the governing bodies of the education world feel students are not entering college with enough knowledge of some subjects, that is problem that should be addressed by the lower, public educators.

I resent having my time and money sucked up to send me through classes in which I have no interest—classes that are not related to my major field of study.

I sit in some of these required general education classes and can't help but think how much more prepared, how much more employable, I would be upon graduation if I could be in an elective course within my major field.

I'm not suggesting workloads be decreased or credit hour requirements be lowered. I'm willing to work very hard in the areas related to my degree.

Indeed, I want to take more than what's required in that area.

But I can't. I can't afford to spend my time and money taking classes that will really do me some good because I have to use those resources to take courses

the university or the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education feel I need to be "well-rounded."

My grade point average is doomed to drop because I haven't devoted myself to the general education classes I'm in this semester. The amount of work I've done to achieve good grades in the courses related to my major will be overshadowed by those other grades.

In other countries this is not the case. In Germany, for instance, students in the universities study only the courses directly related to their majors.

American public education needs to get its act together and properly teach the material that is absorbing students' resources in college. Then the universities can focus their energies on properly preparing students for

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Around Campus TODAY • The UCO Composers' Ensemble will present a concert of electro-acoustic music featuring new works from the UCO Computer Music Studio, at 8 p.m. tonight in the Mitchell Hall Theatre. The program is entitled MIDI-Mania. For more information, call Philip Markley at 341-2980, Ext. 5004, or Dr. Sam Magrill at 341-2980, Ext. 5753.

A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD • The UCO Music Department will present UCO voice student David

L. Howard in recital at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S. Rankin in Edmond. Howard wil be assisted by pianist J. Gawf. The program will feature An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98, a song cycle by Beethoven, and Four Psalms, Op. 50,

by Howard Hanson. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call Dr. Jesse Webster at 341-2980, Ext. 5757.

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Information will not be accepted over 2980, Ext. 4096. ✓ Campus Co-dependents the telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on Anonymous will meet at 12:10 p.m. ✓ Wesley Foundation Campus every Tuesday at 311 East Hurd. For Ministry will meet at 12:10 p.m. space.

Around Town The following is a list of events taking information, call 524-7949. place in the metro area for the weekend of Dec. 5-7.

• Reel Big Fish will perform with Aquabat and Kara's Flowers at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Boar's Head Music: V The Restaurant and Pub, 2818 N.W. 63rd, Oklahoma City inside the French Market Mall. Tickets Philharmonic Orchestra are available in advance for $10 at the will perform their annual Boar's Head, or can be bought for the holiday concert, "A Yuletide same price at the door the night of the Festival," at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5, and at 2 show. For more information, call 842p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Featured 2729. performers include Susan Powell, Steve Schroder, Charles Tweed, the American V Bagworm, the winners of the UCO Spirit Dance Company and Canterbury 1996 Battle of the Bands, will have a Choral Society. Tickets are available at concert and music video shoot at 10 p.m. all metro Sight 'N' Sound locations, or Dec. 6 at the Wolftrap, 1109 S. Broadway in Edmond. For more charge by phone at 297-3000. information, call Andrew Hilbert at 359• Reverb Brothers will perform at 6302.

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Tickets are $5 at the door. For more Ir Four Tickets to Christmas will be information, call 232-2739. performed through Dec. 20 at Preservation Playhouse Dinner Theater, 118 E. Oklahoma, in Guthrie. For more Theatre: V Sylvia will information, call 260-0529. be performed through Dec. 13 at the Rose State V The Complete Works of Willm College Theater, 6420 S.E. 15. For more information, Shkspr (Abridged) will be performed by call 733-7430.

Carpenter Square Theater through Dec. 20 in the Arena Stage at Stage Center, ✓ Barefoot in the Park will be 400 W. Sheridan. For more information, performed Dec. 5-13 at the Oklahoma call the bok office at 232-6500.

Christian University of Science and Arts' Judd Theater, 2501 E. Memorial Road.

VA Territorial Christmas Carol will For more information, call 425-5540. be performed through Dec. 21 at the ✓ A Christmas Carol will be Pollard Theater, 120 W. Harrison in performed through Dec. 14 at the Jewel Guthrie. For more information, call 282Box Theater, 3700 N. Walker. For more 2800.

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CLASSIFIEDS Deadlines & Prices DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication, and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication.

Prices: Classified ads cost $2 for each publication for the first 25 words and $.08 per word thereafter.

PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 341-2980, X5916 for additional info.

INIZIEE1=11 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015C Waterwood Parkway

ESL for International Students TOEFL & University Preparation $888 per 4-week session (Includes books) Classes: 9:OOam-3:OOpm (M-F)

348-7602 ENGLISH CLASSES at the

Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall.

PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail. *PREPARATION for TOEFL

TYPING OR EDITING Needed on resumes, reports or term papers? Help is 2 blocks from UCO. Call 348-5673 for reasonable rates & professional results.

S & D SERVICES 396-8908 Formerly of Triple S Services. Student papers, APA & MLA formats, reasonable rates, ask for Sindy.

OFFICE ASSISTANT Secretarial and Clerical Service will type your reports, resumes, PowerPoint presentations, and letters. Call Janet Helton, (405)359-0168.

ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare?

Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education.

FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Monday 7:30-9pm.

No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450.

For testing info call 495-2732.

FARMERS INSURANCE Auto, Home, Life Convenient to UCO. Faculty, staff and students welcome at 15th & Rankin, 9am-5pm M-F, 844-2285.

DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan.

Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998.

RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for PART TIME help, $6/hr, Hahn$17-$22 per month! Great auto rates Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home, for good drivers too. Call Michelle at 848-3744, 6006 NW Grand Blvd.

340-4998 for free quote.

NATIONAL MKT Co expanding in NEED SOMETHING typed? Research area. Looking for motivated, goalpapers, reports, resumes, etc. Call orientated, trainable individuals for Jennifer at 282-6232. key positions. Full & part time.

Serious inquiries only, 844-3463.

TERM PAPERS and English tutoring, typing $2/page, tutoring $10/hr. Call APPLICATION DEVELOPER 341-3015, ask for Herb. needed. Rapidly growing, local consulting firm in search of EMPLOYMENT experienced developer in Powerbuilder 5.x, Access 97, Visual EXCELLENT$$$EXCELLENT$$$ .

Basic and/or Oracle. Must be a quick EXCELLENT $$$ learner and used to meeting We have immediate openings for deadlines. Degree(s) in a computer articulate individuals in telemarketing. related field a must. Competitive We offer: salary, 401(k) plan and benefits • Flexible Scheduling package available. Call Amy in human • AM/PM Shifts resources. (800)378-0836, ext 315.

• Paid Training Please call 843-0735 FIRST CHRISTIAN Church Childcare DialAmerica Marketing

WOULD YOU like to start your own business? Would you like to be in business for yourself but not by yourself? NIKKEN is the answer! Call 670-5642 for more info.

THE STEAK JOINT is now hiring hostess, wait staff. Top pay. Floor manager part and full time. Will train.

Apply at 7628 N May, OKC.

$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No Experience Required.

Free information packet. Call 410347-1475.

WANTED: CAREGIVER to live-in weekends and nights to assist disabled lady with light lifting and housekeeping. Room, board & meals plus salary, 282-8774, ask for Debi.

STUDENTS!!! Office work, part time evenings, no experience, $8/hr plus bonus, Sunday-Thursday 4-8pm, 5247106. Easy access to UCO. FAX 5242972.

ACCOUNTING INTERN Second semester freshman or sophomore accounting major needed for accounting internship. Minimum of 25 hours per week, year-round until graduation. Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or mail to P 0 Box 3672, Edmond, OK 73083.

ENCORE CONSIGNMENT

in downtown Edmond is seeking help 3 afternoons per week and 2 Saturdays per month. Apply at 105 S Broadway or call 340-3010.

EARN CASH part time. Contact manager needed for growing insurance agency. Looking for energetic, enthusiastic, positive attitude. Responsible for approaching new clients with provided scripts.

5:45-9pm Mon-Thurs, make up to $175/wk. Room for advancement, call Joel 879-9898.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED

couple (students) looking for someone to drive them to and from work and to run a few errands each week. The pay is good. Must have dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Please call 844-1742.

Center, 2nd & Blvd, is now hiring part time teaching assistants. Great experience for child development and education majors. EOE, 341-2626.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

FOR SALE

Make 1000% profit! Sell 70 popular money-making reports. Free details.

Send name and address to: Simon Publications, P 0 Box 1055, Edmond, OK 73083 or e-mail simon@icon.net

IBM PS 2 computer, model 55SX 386SX-16 CPU, Panasonic VGA monitor, 60 Meg HD, 4 Meg RAM, keyboard, mouse, DOS 6.20, Windows 3.1 and 3.5 floppy drive.

FOR SALE $175. Call 330-4071.

FOR RENT

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near

UCO), 341-7911. Now accepting housing vouchers.

Welcome Students!

STUDENTS RECEIVE 1 MONTH FREE RENT On newly remodeled one bedroom, priced from $230-$265. Other discounts may also apply. Call 8421519 or come see us at NW 88th & Western.

ROOM FOR FEMALES, private room & bath, near UCO Library. Share living, kitchen. Clean, bills paid, $250/mo, 478-2767.

ACE HARDWARE is looking for selfmotivated individual for part time computer support in fast-paced office.

Please call Shirley at 282-2215.

GINGISS FORMALWEAR now hiring Christmas and Prom help. Great for college students. SALARY + BONUS + COMMISSION. Apply in person M-F 10am-5pm at Quail Springs Mall.

FREE RENT UNTIL 1998 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Total move-in cost is $25 Call for details

Colonade Apts, 848-2681

old girl in Edmond, 8-11 am and 2- BEST APARTMENT 4pm in support of Mothers Day Out Value in Edmond program. Must have transportation, Student Discounts references, strong interest and love in Bryant Square Apts Child Development. Excellent 340-5387 compensation! Call 844-4734, FEMALE STUDENTS share 3 Colleen. bedroom, 2 bath apartment, near UCO Library. Clean, bills paid.

LA PETITE ACADEMY Wants you to come work with their $240/mo per bedroom, 478-2767.

We offer the following benefits: •Tuition reimbursement •Holiday/SickNacation pay •Free or reduced childcare •Health insurance •401 K profit sharing Apply in person at any of the following locations in Edmond: 1100 N Kelly, 100 SE 33rd, 16301 N Santa Fe.

BLDG ATTENDANT/ Security, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm, nice NW OKC office bldg. Must have professional appearance, good study time, 7879019.

ALARM MONITOR, nights and weekends, computer and phone experience a plus. Apply in person at 412 S Broadway in Edmond, M-F 8-5.

HOUSE FOR LEASE in Kelly Park in Edmond. 3 bed, 2 bath, fireplace, $725/mo, $450 deposit, 1 year lease.

Pets allowed, 340-0059.

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CHILDCARE needed in my home 1020 hrs/wk. Must have own transportation, $6.25/hr. Early childhood development major preferred. Call Gaile at 751-4111 or 236-1985.

1995 NISSAN ALTIMA-Immaculate.

Power windows/doors, CD player, AM/FM cassette, sunroof; alloy wheels, leather interior, extended warranty, 31K miles. $14,800, 3306136 or 557-9518.

1988 FORD TAURUS, 140K, white, beige interior, great car for students.

Owner graduating, must sell, $1200.

Call Jong @ 359-9218. Please leave message.

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to share 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2000 sq ft home.

Fireplace, use of all major appliances, 844-0959.

FEMALE ROOMMATE needed to share luxury condo, 5 min to UCO. Master bed and bath. Pool, tennis, cable, W/D, all bills paid, $325/mo, 330-0631.

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