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TUESDAY December 8, 1992
Salvation Army a year-round cause By Tami Watson Staff Writer
House keeper sues for wages MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man owes $6,600 to a former girlfriend who demanded payment for cooking, cleaning and pouring the beer while she lived with him for seven years, an appeals court says. Linda Walsh deserves compensation fax household chores, even though her ex-boyfriend, Harlan Ray, did the yardwork, maintained their cars and agreed to share expenses with her, the 4th District Court of Appeals said. "This opens the door for an argument that true roommates, not even boyfriend-girlfriend, could end up with the same results," said Ray's lawyer, Daniel Berkos. Two years after their 1987 breakup, Ms. Walsh sued for housekeeping pay. A jury sided with her, and the appeals court upheld that verdict.
Immigration fuels growth WASHINGTON (AP) — Heavy immigration will fuel a decade of population growth in the 1990s unrivaled since the 1950s despite declining births, the government says. As a consequence, it said, by 2050 nearly half the population will be members of a racial or ethnic minority, double what it is today. Without immigration, the minority population would be closer to one-third. The Census Bureau's projections estimated about 880,000 people on average will immigrate to the United States each year, legally or illegally.
See World Wrap, page 11
When Wal-Mart starts putting out the Christmas decorations, its a sure sign that Christmas is not far away. Christmas trees and brightly-colored lights surrounding suburban houses signal that the season is even closer. Despite these many warnings, the surest sign that Christmas has arrived is the presence of a bundled up little man standing patiently outside of a mall quietly tolling his little golden Salvation Army bell. Contrary to the public's belief, the Salvation Army is not just something that pops out of the woodwork during the Christmas season, helps out a few needy people and then takes a break until Christmas comes again the next year. "Christmas is our busiest time, but we work year round," said Major Frank Gordon, area commander of the Salvation Army. Gordon said the busy season begins around Thanksgiving and lasts through Christmas. "This Thanksgiving we served 21,035 sit down dinners," said Gordon. "The cast from the Will Rogers Follies helped us serve the meals. The people really enjoyed it." This Christmas, Salvation Army volunteers will work around the clock to make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate. "We usually serve 200 to 300 dinners at Christmas," said Gordon. "We serve fewer dinners at Christmas than Thanksgiving. We try to encourage people to attend the city program." Gordon added that they also provide gifts to more than 100,000 individuals. "We take gifts to hospitals, to nursing homes and to those who are indigent," he said. "We provide them with food and toys, as well as clothing." Gordon also said they visit each nursing home in the area, giving a gift to each and every client. Although Christmas is the Salvation Army's busiest, and maybe most publicized, time of year, the operation is a full-time program, said Gordon. "We work several programs to assist families and individuals in the Oklahoma City area," he said. One program is the
emergency family assistance program. "We have three professionals who work to keep families together," said Gordon. "We provide whatever is needed to keep the family together as a unit, such as rent, food and clothing. That's all with our costs." Gordon said the program helps out around 3,000 families each month. The Salvation Army also
works to assist senior citizens. The members can participate in craft projects, social activities and go to medical clinics for exams and flu shots, said Gordon. "The main idea is to give them a reason for living," said Gordon. "It gets them out of their rocking chairs and into doing something constructive." Other services offered by the Salvation Army include
providing jobs for the elderly, offering shelters for single homeless men where they can get rehabilitation for substance abuse, a family shelter for single mothers and families who are homeless and community centers as an alternative to crime in high gang-related areas, said Gordon. "Although we do a lot, there is still a tremendous amount of work that needs to be done," he said.
UCO freshman, Danny Howell, takes advantage of the snow to do some sledding Saturday at Wantland Stadium. The Oklahoma City-Edmond area received between two and four inches of snow early Saturday morning. (Photo by Mike Simons)
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December 8, 1992
Give a hand •Salvation Army volunteers deserve appreciation for a yearly job well-done He stands outside the department store in his gray wool coat and red Salvation Army baseball cap. The temperature is a frigid 32 degrees with a windchill of 15 degrees below zero. He rings his tiny, gold bell hoping for another dime, penny or nickle. The sound of change dropping into the little red, metal can is music to his ears. He knows the money will go to buy groceries for the 200 or 300 people who will need food on Christmas or to house the needy. Some will help to clothe the people. And some will help volunteers to buy toys for the children. "Where are the people tonight?" he asks himself. "Must be too cold for 'em tonight," he thinks. At any rate he stands there hoping for the few compassionate and kind. A group of teenagers walks past. Some shout "Stuff that bell" or "Stop that ringing! Every year the same old thing." "We aren't giving any of our money to you!" And he hears them. Those are the not-so-compassionate he meets up with everyday between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. "How selfish we've become," he thinks as he shakes his head in disbelief. "Not even an extra, disregarded penny for the needy and homeless. What greed there is today!" He stands there and listens to the teenagers' rude comments without giving the utterers a second glance or mouthing a single derogatory word to them. Instead he waits for yet another person or another couple to walk by. A young lady then drops a multitude of change into the slot. "Thank you sweetheart," he tells her in a truly sincere voice. "You're very welcome," she replies. "I wish I could do more," she silently whispers to her boyfriend — or maybe he's her husband. He stays until the store closes and the shoppers hurriedly walk to their cars to get out of the cold. He gathers up his collections and gets ready to go home and get rested for another day of volunteering tomorrow. "Until tomorrow," he whispers. "Until tomorrow."
Kevin Blankenship/ The Vista
Music editor needs music lessons, writer complains For the past few months I have been reading The Vista's Music Notes column and I have held my opinion long enough. I am not a music major nor do I claim to be a music expert. I have, however, been exposed to a great variety of music. My CD collection includes everything from Dwight Yoakum to Itzak Perlman plays Beethoven to Pantera. Among my collection is a copy of Alice in Chains' newest release, Dirt. Not only have I listened to them for a few years, but I have also read many interviews and articles concerning Alice in Chains.
You can imagine how happy I was for Dirt to be reviewed in Notes. Any exposure is good exposure, right? Wrong! This review was apparently written by some bandwagon-jumping twit who scanned through the CD, never researched any background on the band and then wrote an uninformed opinion! "... satanic-type tunes?""... Bowels of Hell?" "... lyrically ambiguous?"
threatening addiction to heroin and 3) finally over-coming that addiction. Yes, it is a dark recording, but the reviewer never made an effort to understand why. The reviewer stated that it was a good CD but I have a feeling it was because he/she was TOLD it was good. Just jump back on the bandwagon, put in your Nirvana CD and pretend you know about music. Leave the reviews to Rolling Stone!
Let's see what kind of music you would write after 1) losing a friend (Andrew Wood, Mother Love Bone), 2) fighting a life-
—Lisa Miles
UCO student
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I am an Oklahoman and I am against homosexuality. To me it is offensive. I am tired of people striving to justify homosexuality as an alternative lifestyle. There is an old saying that I'd like to share with you and it is as follows: "Your rights end where my nose begins." Why is it so important to you that you be accepted, not for the person you are, but for the sin you want me to accept? Why must my acceptance of you be based on sexual preference? It would have been better if you had stayed in the "closet." You're telling me to accept you because you have sex with a woman or a man and I'm telling you that I don't care who you have sex with. Frankly, it's none of my business and I'm tired of you trying to make it my business. For the past 25 years our nation has strived to leave God out of everything. In the absence of God, we all worship some god — be it money, lust or something else. We all make individual choices that reflect
what we value most. I remember when people were saying "If it feels good, do it," and most of them did. Dostoevsly wrote, "If there is not God, everything is permitted." Look around you and ask yourself if this is what you are willing to pass on to your children; a nation void of moral absolutes? This battle has nothing to do with bias! There are moral laws just as certain as there are physical laws. You and many others are simply unwilling to admit it because it interferes with your desire to do whatever you please, and doing whatever you please has become the supreme virtue of our society today. People have exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and they have worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator. Because of this our nation is being judged. You don't have to believe me for it to be so. The Bible says, "God gave them over to shameful lust. Even their
women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way men have also abandoned natural sexual relations with women and then burned with lust for a man. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion. Furthermore, since people do not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, He gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not be done. Now they are filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. People are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, God haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; they are senseless, faithless, heartless and ruthless." May I ask where you derived your moral standards from? —Candice L. Roy
UCO student's wife
December 8, 1992
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Response not required The editorial on homosexuals in the military in The Vista Nov. 24 contained a statement that is, on the surface, patently untrue, regardless of the fact that it is often used. The statement "Morality cannot be legislated," needs further thought. The truth is, every law is a reflection of someone's morality, whether it be laws against murder, rape, theft, racial discrimination or obscene profits. Morality is the only thing that can be legislated. Those who use this statement may mean that you cannot force
people to obey a certain standard of morality by legislation. Again, this is true of all laws, and it is the reason that laws carry some form of punishment for non-compliance. If you disagree with someone's standards of morality, then disagree; but let's stop trying to use inaccurate arguments to prove our point. P.S. A response from Assistant Professor Joseph Bessie is not required. —
Thomas E. Snyder
UCO student
You will need your bible to understand this letter It seems every time I pick up The Vista lately I see one or more letters between Christian students and professors arguing over Christian doctrine. The Nov. 24 issue was so far removed from the original letter that, had I missed that first letter, I could not have followed today's debate. Moreover, only because I am a practicing Christian could I understand the arguments concerning Francis Schaefer's validity as a philosopher (which he never claimed to be to my knowledge) and New vs. Old School Calvinism. Indeed, the terms "New School," "Old School" and even "Calvinism" are not commonly understood by many Christians today, and certainly not understood by nonChristians. Jesus said, "If you have love for one another, everyone will
know that you are my disciples" (John 13:35, 'IEV). Paul advises Timothy, "Keep away from ... arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels. "The Lord's servant must not quarrel" (II Timothy 2:23-24, TEV). I believe that the quarrels between Christians, publicly displayed in The Vista fail to show the true goal of Christians (and of Christ): to love other people and to be examples, as the Church, of the kind of love and peace that is possible through Christ. I encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to put aside their disputes over doctrinal issues and concentrate on working together to let "(our) light...shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven," (Matthew 5:13, TEV). —
Tim Main
UCO student
Only you can define intent I must congratulate Dena White and Pam Thompson for having graduated from "misguided buzzwords 101." I can tell because they threw enough of them around in their letter appearing in the Nov. 24 issue of The Vista. In their letter, they accused certain university professors of having "openly attacked and criticized" a student, namely L.G. Parkhurst. The letters section of The Vista is an open forum for those of us attending this university. Although Mr. Parkhurst is a student, when he writes in to a public forum, he has entered the realm of public discourse and it is fair for anyone to take him to task for anything he might say. I kind of thought that was a constitutional right. Mr. Parkhurst himself is
the one who started launching personal attacks in these pages. I feel that professors here have every right to express their opinions and to defend those opinions when they feel the need; as do we all. Ms. White and Ms. Thompson also made the charge that "political correctness" had reared its ugly head because a couple of professors had merely disagreed with Mr. Parkhurst. It is not "political correctness" to disagree with someone. To try to stifle someone's opinion because you don't like it is. Ms. White and Ms. Thompson are themselves guilty of political correctness on this one. As to the charge of "Christian bashing," to disagree with someone who claims to be a Christian is not Christian
bashing. Mr. Parkhurst was not "bashed" and he was not disagreed with because he made a claim and an accusation that someone differed with. There seems to be an arrogance among those who call themselves Christians that anything they say must be right and is approved of by God. Might I remind Ms. White, Ms. Thompson and Mr. Parkhurst that Jesus spent most of his ministry condemning the sin of arrogant pride in those convinced of their own holiness. With Pharisees like yourselves insisting that only you can define the intent of God on Earth, I think I'll have to hang on to my heathen status.
Why not one more minority? Let's look at it in this perspective. Homosexuality is wrong, period. If being a true Christian, then the Bible in its own words tells us it's wrong. Yes, there are homosexuals in the military. The outspoken ones are discharged for their own personal well-being and the quietest ones get away with it. Too many people think homosexuality is a trendy little thing and isn't it kosh to have a homosexual as a friend. Someone better start reading up on statistics on the AIDS
virus and who are the leading candidates for this disease. Good try on playing up the race, religion and gender aspect. Yes, discrimination due to race and religion is gone. On religion they only place religious conscientious objectors away from ground units if possible. Even these people better read before they sign on the dotted line. "To serve in peacetime as well as wartime." The only job females are unable to hold is with infantry units. One day they'll be able to, but only when a majority can
pass the physical requirements. No, homosexuals shouldn't be allowed in the military, and yes, it can be legislated and has been. Just look under "crimes against nature" in our statutes to find out that the physical part of homosexuality is indeed illegal. Until you've been in combat and seen what war can do to a country and its people, to a person's life and dreams do you have the right to say what's right or wrong for the military.
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Terri King
UCO student
No new minority needed here
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H. L. Shultz
UCO student
Legislated morality strikes a chord Your Nov. 24 editorial "Should homosexuals be in the armed forces?" was enjoyable. I appreciated it not for its message, with which I am in complete disagreement, but for its entertainment value. You see, I have watched The Vista for years, half expecting to see something that resembles a little less like the archetypal leftist prattle in nature, with a little more substance and a betterthan-barely-mediocre writing style. Alas, some things never change. Other than simple spelling and grammatical errors (which also appear in J. D. Bergner's "Tribal Law" strip; honestly, any cartoonist who wants to be respected really ought to learn to spell or at least have a dictionary handy) and hackneyed, '60s-era clichés ("Morality cannot be legislated"), the article contained simply poorly thought-out notions which only support a view that I have held for a long time: that a typical liberal point of view is nothing more than neo-socialist towing-the-line for a concept that has proven to be a failure, and without so much as
an original thought to add to it. To quote your own article, it's painfully "redundant." What I found most entertaining is the opening paragraph which implies that a goal (or at least an intent) of the Clinton presidency is to yank the First Amendment from beneath one whose only sin is to express opinions different from yours with an eloquence that overwhelms your own capacity to counter plausibly. Yikes! Rush Limbaugh must really be a dreadful adversary! Remember, the First Amendment is the same one with which you liberals stridently defend the exhibition of pornography, a la your precious Robert Mapplethorpe, as art. Are you advocating selective application? And to proclaim that the economy is "still comatose" exhibits a nescience that should be an embarrassment to any serious journalist. As even the most liberal of news agencies has reported, the economy has been improving enormously since well before the election; so much so that they are reporting that trade for this Christmas
(excuse me, I must be politically correct: Holiday) season is to be one of the best in a long time. You really must take some time off from admiring your own work and start reading some daily newspapers. As for the substance of the article, your arguments do not address any of the real issues which make up this controversy. You are merely echoing some of the rhetoric which is typically found among the rank-and-file liberal propagandists for the purpose of obscuring the real issues. Again, no indication of originality. "Morality cannot be legislated." Gimine a break. This is one of the most specious, not to mention overused, arguments ever advanced. Have not societies been legislating morality since the beginning of civilization? What you're really saying is that you don't want such trivial matters as morality and responsibility to stand in the way of your selfish sensual pleasures. Further, by proclaiming that morality cannot be legislated, you are betraying your own left-
wingers by implying that homosexuality is a moral issue. It's been my impression that this is a concept which militant homosexuals are fiercely fighting to overcome. I believe they prefer to term it a "lifestyle" issue. So to keep the peace among your fellow leftists, you must, in the future, choose your words more carefully. But there does seem to be one innovative argument in your article. Homosexuality is now a religion? Interesting concept. Yes, your editorial amused me tremendously. I must constantly remind myself as I read your publication that the opinions voiced therein are of those whose sense of reality and common sense have been given a subordinate position to youthful idealism and hedonism. If you really wanted to capture the attention of a number of people on campus and in the area of journalism, while at the same time show that you are a true free thinker, try taking an occasional stand for decency and honor. This would indeed be a unique and courageous act; it's
rarely practiced these days, primarily because too few journalists are intrepid enough to expose themselves to the vicious scorn of the mob on the left. They prefer to play it safe and tow the same old line. What cowards! Now if you have read this far and not thrown this letter in the trash, I wish to let you know that, though I have been critical of your views, I realize that it's your aspiration to find yourselves among the best journalists in the industry. Please understand that, regardless of our differing points of view on matters political or social, if you truly strive to be fair and equitable reporters of news without any kind of slant, you have my unconditional support. In this society where the media blatantly attempts to control the thoughts of our citizens, please keep in mind this quotation by Voltaire: "Think for yourselves and allow others the privilege to do so too." —Bill Norman
UCO student
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THE VISTA
8, 1992
Indian students' retention rates on decline By Pam Thurman Guest Writer When Creek Indian student Lanell Fish first carne to the University of Central Oklahoma, she hated it. Her mother dropped her off, and even though she was a junior who had just graduated from Bacone College, an Oklahoma junior college, she was intimidated by the size of the school. "I was a junior when she brought me up here but I cried. I wanted her to take me home. She said to just give it a week. I had graduated from Okmulgee high school; it was kind of small. Then I went to Bacone and it wasn't real big, but here it was so big, and I didn't know anybody at the dorm," Fish said. Three weeks passed before
Fish met and began to make friends with two other Indian students. This small group quickly grew into a circle of six friends. But of those six, who started attending UCO in 1988, only two remain. Between those six American Indian students, the dropout rate was 67 percent which isn't too unusual for Oklahoma colleges' student Indian population. Helping American Indian students stay in college has become an increasing problem with a multitude of solutions.
coordinator for multicultural student services, said Fish serves as an advocated or liaison for American Indian students who may be having problems adapting. "I've had complaints of racial prejudice, but they have been with student jobs here on campus. I haven't had any complaints about the classroom," Fish said. The multicultural student services office encourages ethnic students to work out difficulties and learn to coexist with other cultures.
Fish works in UCO's multicultural student services office as a peer counselor. The office was created to meet the special needs of all ethnic students. Barry Lofton, the new
"We promote American Indian culture and heritage, but at the same time we want American Indians and other ethnic groups to mainstream, and get involved with university life activities because the real
world consists of a diverse Dr. Carter Blue Clark, population. Oklahoma City University "You're only hurting yourself executive vice president, said when you only deal with one set tribal colleges would serve of people. It limits your growth," native people in a more sensitive Lofton said. educational setting than they When Fish mine to UCO she normally encounter. had never dressed in traditional At an orientation designed for native dress or danced at a pow ethnic students, Lofton wow. Multicultural services encouraged them to call his brought her in touch with these office rather than drop out. He traditions. told students he wouldn't be able "I had to learn to dance. At to change policies, but he might pow wows they (male dancers) be able to help them understand put money in front of you and the system better. they stand by you and dance. I He has a three part plan that didn't know what that meant, but he is personally committed to — Laura Sigwing (another retaining the student, American Indian student) said when they do that they are honoring you," Fish said.
mainstreaming the student and graduating the student. Because as Lofton said, "The bottom line is getting the degree."
One solution that has been offered is tribal-run colleges.
McIntosh lands Indian role in 'Last of the Mohicans' By Bill Kramer
Guest Writer
Native Americans are proud of their heritage, proud of being such great survivors and proud of surpassing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. University of Central Oklahoma senior cross country runner John McIntosh, a fullblood Indian of Creek and Sioux ancestry, jumped at the chance to showcase that pride last year in the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture release, The Last
of the Mohicans. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, McIntosh was contacted through his Creek Nation tribal headquarters in May of 1991 and was invited to join nearly 500 other native Americans for four weeks that summer in Ashville, N.C., where Fox filmed scenes for the popular movie.
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The setting is based on the of stick ball at a Mohican camp. French and Indian War fought His character is killed in the on American soil from 1754 final scene when the Huron to1763 and illustrates native Indians ambush British, Indian Americans fighting for both the and colonial troops. French troops and British/ "I was kind of surprised they American colonists. asked so many native Americans McIntosh said that too often to take part," McIntosh said. "It's in movies native Americans are not like they usually do, just shown as fierce, war-like people painting up anyone to look like who go about scalping cowboys an Indian. and cavalrymen. This picture, "There were so many tribes however, shows another side. there and unity was always "I liked the script," McIntosh emphasized. We had a pow said, "because it showed how wow. It was really neat to see Indians were on the white man's the various tribes working side and not always the enemy." together so well." McIntosh portrays a Mohican Oklahoma, historically warrior in two war scenes and is known for its proud Indian also pictured in a friendly game heritage, was well represented in
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MST 3K triumphs Fans demand and receive more of a good thing By Kathy Jo Karr Entertainment Editor The weekend of Thanksgiving meant that a certain fanatical segment of the population had a bit more to celebrate than usual. Instead of settling down to watch football, MSTies (pronounced Misties) settled down to enjoy more than 30 hours of God's Gift to Television, Mystery Science Theater 3000, aka MST 3K. The cable channel Comedy Central hit upon an unexpected phenomenon when it allowed MST 3K to hit the airwaves. The show, created by comedian Joel Hodgson, is difficult to explain but once watched, immensely addictive. The premise is that an amiable 32nd century janitor, played by Hodgson, has been shot into space on "The Satellite of Love" by two evil but inept scientists Frank and Clayton. Joel and his robot sidekicks, Crow and Tom Servo, are subjected to torturous experiments: They are forced to watch cheap and amaterish science fiction films such as
"Fire Women From Outer Space" and "The Cave Dwellers." Such films are laugh festivals in themselves, but when Crow, Joel and Torn Servo talk back to the screen and include their own editorial remarks, the jokes become laugh grenades, impossible to dodge. The writers of MST 3K take two days to write the asides and sarcastic remarks that the characters make during the presentation of each film.
Review Almost any movie can fall victim, but those including implausible plot lines, continuity problems and stupid rubber monsters are the ones that provide the most humorous fodder. Once a film is decided upon, the MST 3K writers sit down as a group and watch it. Comments are tossed off, and the best of the batch is kept as that week's script. The comments range from sports references to literary jokes, from music to television.
The enjoyment of watching MST 3K, besides the humor, is seeing how many of the jokes you can get. Example: During "Fire Women From Outer Space," as the screen is filled with several nubile young women standing in line, Crow remarks, "Look! It's the sixteen vestal virgins, headed for the coast!" (Source of Joke: "Whiter Shade of Pale," by Procol Harum.) The response to the program has been immense. Fan mail is piling up, and the recent 30hour marathon and subsequent behind-the-scenes documentary means that Comedy Central is listening to MSTies demands of "More!" Joel Hodgson and his crack group of writers have pulled together a program that is the dream of a generation. Who hasn't sat around with a group of friends making wise-ass remarks about really bad programs? MST 3K, for those raised on "Sesame Street" and David Letterman, can fulfill all entertainment needs, at least until the next episode.
Cheap wintertime entertainment As winter weather storms in, making roads icy and treachorous, meaning the risk of death if you want to blaze on over to the Deli to see your favorite band, T.V. becomes the mainstay of nightly entertainment. In the midst of the fall season, some shows are
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Campus Events Nov. 8 One-Act Plays by Orcom 3303 students at 7 p.m. in the LA Pegasus Theater. "Laundry and Bourbon" directed by Brenda Davis, "Lone Star" directed by Linda Soudek and "Self-torture And Strenous Exercise" directed by Tracy Nelson. Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Band Concert at 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Hall Theatre. Nov. 9 One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. in the LA Pegasus Theater. "Car Wash" directed by Jennifer Waterman, "Terminal Bar" directed by Ben Hall and "My Friend Adolph" directed by Tom Hooper. Nov. 10 One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. in the LA Pegasus Theater. "Greensleeves" directed by Janet Wanner, "The Diary of Adarr and Eve" directed by Jeannie Delancey and "Do Over" directed by Jimmy Driskill. Composer's Ensemble, 8 p.m., Mitchell Hall Theatre. Nov. 11 One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. in the LA Pegasus Theater. "Brilliant Traces" directed by Tracy Parks, "Approaching Lavender" directed by Bonnie Lanthripe and "The Happy Journey" directed by Evelyn Johnson. Chopin Performance by the Colorado Brass Quintet, 8 p.m., Mitchell Hall Theatre. Nov. 12 One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. in the LA Pegasus Theater. "Candy and Shelley Go To The Desert" directed by Brian Jones, and the Improv Show. UCO Community Choir Concert, 8 p.m., at St. John's Catholic Church on 9th and Boulevard.
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news ... A toll-free hotline to provide information about financial aid at Oklahoma's colleges and universities has been established by the Oklahoma State Re g ents for Higher Education. By dialing 1-800-858-1840, callers can receive information about the types of financial aid available, requirements that must be met to qualify for assistance, the impact of financial need and family income and deadlines for application. Information about the typical types and amounts of financial aid and help in resolving problems that arise during the application process or the administration of various student aid programs will also be available. Some students simply lack knowledge of the procedures for applying for funding assistance. The hotline offers a central access number where students can get the necessary information for making financial arrangements to help them pursue their educational goals," said Chancellor Hans Brisch. The hotline is in operation from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The hotline plans to provide 24- hour service in the near future. The hotline is available to anyone seeking information about post-secondary financial aid. DEC. SPECIAL Screwdrivers $1.25 6 Peel & Eat Shrimp $1.25
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Amnesty International (AI), an independent international organization, was started in 1961 to help release people imprisoned for their beliefs, said Julie Browning, Amnesty International member. The University of Central Oklahoma chartered a chapter of AI last spring, said Browning. AI tries to release non-violent people put in prison for expressing their beliefs. They petition for the prisoner's release by writing letters to governments, Browning said. AI receives information about prisoners from the regional office telling what the person was imprisoned for and where to write. "A man in South Korea sent political literature through the mail to North Korea and was put in jail," said Browning. AI works to see that people in prison get a fair and prompt trial and tries to put an end to the torture and execution of nonviolent prisoners, she said.
The 17th annual spring break trip to London and Paris is being planned by the University of Central Oklahoma special. education department. "This trip gives students a chance to earn elective credit while getting involved in another culture," said Dr. William Vanosdol, of the special education department. The trip includes five nights at the Green Park Hotel in London and three nights at the France et Choiseul in Paris. City tours and other activities will be available. Participants will leave on March 12 and return on March 21.
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fund drive ... Oklahoma News Central, a radio news network produced by students at the University of Central Oklahoma, allows students to get professional experience while they attend school. Oklahoma News Central provides four newscasts a day to UCO's KBLZ Radio and KOKC Radio in Guthrie. "UCO is the only school in the state that provides a service like this. We wanted students to get on-air experience at a
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- Professor helps in Exxon Valdez clean-up Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Guest Writer His task was to assist in the on site monitoring and provide The sound of 11 million scientific expertise in the field of gallons of oil gurgling out of a bioremediation. gaping tear in the bottom of a Bioremediation is the process ship must be the worst in which nutrients are added to nightmare any environmentalist contaminated areas to act as a could imagine. fertilizer. These nutrients However, in March of 1989 stimulate the numbers of the dream became reality when bacteria that are essential in the the super tanker Exxon Valdez degradation process, Elmendorf ran aground in the Prince said, adding, "both liquid and William Sound off the coast of pellet forms of the fertilizer were Alaska. used to stimulate degradation in Among the scientists who worked to minimize the damage the surface and subsurface regions of the oil impacted of the deadly viscous veil was beaches." Dr. David Elmendorf, a new addition this year to the biology This operation marked the department at the University of first time for bioremediation to Central Oklahoma. be used on such a large scale and Elmendorf, 42, specializes in by the time of his arrival in the field of microbiology, which Alaska over 70 miles of beaches seems odd for a man with the had been treated. stature of a lumber jack. He is a Before the Valdez there had massive man with a full gray only been peripheral studies in beard accented by his rugged bioremediation. "Scientifically I outdoor features and hands that was impressed with the research look more adept at powerful that was going on," said tasks than adjusting Elmendorf. microscopes. Elmendorf had slanted his In January of 1990 career toward industry, however, Elmendorf went to work for after two-and-a-half years he Exxon doing research and decided that the freedom offered monitoring of bioremediation by the classroom was the problems. direction that he wanted to take. "Exxon was very responsible A native of Michigan, in their efforts to clean-up the Elmendorf came to Oklahoma in oil-impacted beaches," he said in August with his wife Jeannie. regard to the haste with which Outside of his duties of teaching Exxon attacked the problem. "In microbiology he enjoys fact this was the first oil spill of photography and is an avid bird this magnitude where the watcher. responsible company stayed His credentials include a with the clean-up all the way Ph.D. in Microbiology from through." Memphis State University and a Historically companies had M.S. in Biology from Walla left clean-up operations to the Walla College in Washington. government who would in turn "Companies are concerned recover its costs by levying fines for the bottom line profit," he for the damges. said. The result is that any In July 1990, after six months questions that are generated of stateside research, Exxon through research that are not shipped Elmendorf to Valdez, pertinent to the issue are not Alaska, to work as its liaison allowed. Research in private with the Environmentsal companies is conducted for one Protection Agency and the specific answer. By Stan Pollard
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Lady Bronch's play well in tourney, while Bronchos encounter close call By Justin Harper Sports Editor
UCO's Ton'Nea Williams
Central Oklahoma's women's basketball team split a pair of games in their own Central Oklahoma Classic, held at UCO over the weekend, losing to Missouri Southern on Friday then rebounding on Saturday to defeat Texas Woman's. The UCO men's team also played Saturday and won a squeaker over Midwestern State inside Broncho Field House. In winning their 21st consecutive game at home the Bronchos got a game-high 25 points from forward Fred Tyler and needed everyone of them. Midwestern proved to be more of a challenge than expected and played the Bronchos to within one-point, finally falling 104-103. UCO newcomer Malcom Leak tallied 24 points in the game, while season-leading scorer Alex (Photo by Mike Simons) Wright chipped in 19. Midwestern
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State's Jason Paty buried five shots from the three-point arc in racking up 24 points for the visitors. In the Lady Bronchos loss to Missouri Southern, UCO's Ton'Nea Williams poured in 20 points and added 11 rebounds to keep the Lady Bronch's in the game. However Southern's Christina Ortega scored on a barrage of three-pointers and MSU came away with a 89-67 win. Bobbi Hardy chipped in 17 points in the game. On Saturday against Texas Woman's UCO was coming off a three game losing streak and were looking to get back into the win column. With Williams, Hardy and Tammy Cummings leading the way that's just what they did, posting a 79-66 win over the Lady Pioneers. Williams scored 20 points for the second straight game and
grabbed 14 boards. Cummings also scored 20 on 7 of 11 shooting from the field, and snared 10 rehounds. Hardy had her second consecutive good game of the classic by netting 15 points. The game remained close until the Lady Bronchos exploded on a 14-0 run which essentially iced the game. UCO shot 45 percent from the field in the game, while TW shot 48 percent. However the Lady Bronchos did outrebound the Pioneers by a count of 39-27. The Bronchos record is now 3-1 and they look to extend their home winning streak when they host Paul Quinn University tonight at Broncho Field House, tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. The Lady Bronchos have evened their record at 3-3 and will also play tonight. UCO will travel to Southwest Baptist University to play a 7:00 game.
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Who really is Malcolm X By Tami Watson
Staff Writer What is X? To mathematicians X symbolizes an unknown quantity and to Christians X symbolizes Christ. To some people the X is just a cool-looking symbol that decorates a T-shirt or hat. What exactly does this everpopular X actually symbolize? Centuries ago, AfricanAmerican's real names were stolen by white slaveholders. The slaves' names were replaced with the names of their masters. Some people removed those names and replaced them with an "X" to symbolize the loss of their true names. So to Malcolm X, the letter symbolized the loss of his true African family name. A name he could never know. In his autobiography, Malcolm X wrote, "For me, my X replaces the white slave master name of 'Little' which some blue-eyed devil named Little had imposed upon my paternal forebears." THE HISTORY Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in 1925 in Omaha, Neb. in the 1940s.
While in prison for burglary, lie strength of blacks, the beauty became interested in the Nation and creativity of blacks or the of Islam, a religious movement possibilities of mankind, then among American blacks that Malcolm X represented hope," was based on the teachings of Roberson added. the Koran. "Malcolm X was, at his time, The movement was begun in loved and hated by all races," he the 1930s by a man who called said "Many white people himself Elijah Muhammad. After being released from beiieved in the possibility of prison in 1952, Malcolm joined world brotherhood and believed the group and applied for his X. in the Malcolm X who returned The X was not intended to be from Mecca." permanent. It was temporary Roberson continued, "I've until one earned a holy name. Malcolm received his holy often said great men are either name, El-Hajj Malik El- loved or hated and not just Shabazz, after returning from a tolerated. That was Malcolm X." MALCOLM X TODAY pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964. What Malcolm X symbolizes The journey turned out to be a life-changing experience for in today's society is based on one's own perspective, said Malcolm. Roberson. THE INFLUENCE What Malcolm X means to "What Malcolm X means one person may not be what he today depends entirely on what means to another, said Dr. Jere perspective one takes and Roberson, professor of history whether he draws conclusions and Black Student Association from stories, movies, speeches, sponsor at the University of mosques, churches or Malcolm Central Oklahoma. X's own words," he said. "It "What he represents, like all does, indeed, depend on your influential characters, is own perspective." something different to every The promotion of Spike Lee's individual. They see in him what movie has caused a curiosity they are looking for," said about Malcolm X among the Roberson. public and students all over "If you believed in the campus can be seen sporting empowerment of blacks, the some type of "X" attire.
But do these people really know who Malcolm X was? "People wear the X because it's popular, it's interesting," said Roberson. "But do they know Malcolm X? I don't think so. I certainly do not think they know Malcolm X, the one that came back from Mecca." Roberson said the current interest in Malcolm X began about 10 years ago. "In the last decade or so, with the apparent withdrawal from active civil rights committment by the presidency, particularly Reagan, those concerned about race relations, rather black or white, began trying to resurrect the images of the civil rights struggle in order to give sustenance to the increasing problems of our minority population," he said. "Encouraged by the assertiveness among those persons in the creative world, more focus was put on uniquely colorful individuals." Roberson said that Reagan's use of the "make my clay" phrase and as political candidate and Ku Klux Klan activist David Duke entered the political arena, "a premium seemed to be placed on more colorful, emotional expressions." "In such an atmosphere,"
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New 'Review' due out By Travis Clark
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The eighth publication of the Review is the first to be done through the Macintosh Quark System's pagination program, said Bigger.
The 1992 edition of the New Plains Review, "The Land," will be available Dec. 9 at the University Book Store, Thompson's Book store and community stores, said New Plains Managing Editor Marie Bigger.
"The Land" focuses on environmental issues in the world today. It includes different genres and all submissions were by graduate and undergraduate students, said Bigger.
Graduate art on exhibit until Dec. 15
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By Teri Harzheim Student Writer
The Graduating Art Student Exhibit held for December graduates is now showing at the University of Central Oklahoma Museum of Art through Dec. 16. Students featured in the show are Linda Esser, Darnell Gepford, Linda Gregg, Heather Gribben, Karen McCaslin, Timothy Walker, Trish Poe, Barbara Reeves-Cadenhead and Shawn Colbert. "The show has always been part of the program for graduating students," said William Hommel, art department chair. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
UCO collecting items for area Hope Center Instead of exchanging gifts this year for Christmas, the Counseling, Testing and Correspondence Department at the University of Central Oklahoma is gathering necessity items to take to the Hope Center in Edmond, a distributiion center for the needy in the Edmond area. The items will be collected from the department's staff and students during their annual Christmas luncheon to be held Dec. 17 and will be taken afterwards to the Hope Center, said Dee Taylor, correspondence clerk. Items needed by the Hope Center are bath soap, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, deodorant, grooming supplies, peanut butter, jelly, diapers and rice, said Hope Center Assistant Director Dadie Bishop. Donations can be made between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Hope Center on 108 S. Little behind Barrett Drugstore.
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Resumes remain firm key to selling self to business A good resume is the best way to sell yourself to a prospective employer, said Lee Rose, a business professor at the University of Central Oklahoma. "There are as many resume styles as there are people," said Rose. There are a lot of things to consider when building a resume. Most of it depends on how much you want to risk, said Rose. Things such as colored envelopes and resumes that are a
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Administrator suspended after sex OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The State Health Department has suspended an administrator following a secretary's complaint the man told her she might be fired if she didn't have sex with him. "Although unwelcome, I consented to his sexual advances because he told me I could lose my job if I refused to have sex with him," Linda Goddard said in her complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission. The State Health Department suspended Alan S. Grubb on Nov. 17 following the Oct. 30 complaint, and has set a termination hearing. Grubb was in charge of program development and grams management at the department. He refused comment, saying he was doing so on the advice of his attorney. A report by the department's affirmative action office said Grubb has admitted having sex with Goddard in his office at least once, The Daily Oklahoman reported. Goddard's statement to the EEOC said Grubb consoled her about a friend's death and family health problems before working the two into a sexual relationship.
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CLASSIFIEDS SPECIAL NOTICES GREEK & CLUBS RAISE A COOL $1,000.00 IN JUST ONE WEEK! PLUS $1000 FOR THE MEMBER WHO CALLS.. And a FREE HEADPHONE RADIO just for calling 1800-932-0528,x65. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Your friends overseas can qualify for college entry in six 4-week terms or less. Master teachers, I TOEFL-oriented. Applications $30. $600 per term. Overseas representatives needed now! Visit 1015-C Waterwood Parkway, Edmond. Call English Language Center at 348-7602. NEED HELP WITH FINAL EXAMS?? Flu and finals don't mix!! INOCULATE NOW!! Flu shots $3.50,-Student Health Center, x2317 for time schedule. NEED RIDE TO MEMPHIS , TN weekend of Dec. 18. Will pay gas and share driving. 341-2980, x 5629 or 789-4069. UCO PRE-LAW CLUB reactivated for fall, spring semester. Officers are Pres. Leigh Burnstein, VP. Kelly Barnes, SecretaryStefne Scott, Treasurer Paule Thrift. Next meeting is Wednesday, 12-9-92- B121 @ 12:45. All interested in law-join us. Our great advisor is Dave Harris, ext. 2442.
SERVICES TYPING-Professional word processing, letter-quality printer, spell check, resumes, quality work, reasonable rates. Notary Public. Call 340-6370. WORD PROCESSING/TYPING SERVICE Laser Printer, reasonable rates, prompt, accurate service, flexible hours to adjust to your schedule. For Information please Call 721-8813. FAST ACCURATE TYPING with reasonable rates. Call after 6 p.m., 340-2536. TYPEFAST! Professional word processing on computer. Overnight jobs, resumes, manuscripts, anything! Letter quality printer, 7 days/week. Located in South Edmond. $1.35 per page. 478-0618. TUTORING FRENCH all levels. College degree received in France. Call 359-7193 after 7 pm. RESEARCH & TERM PAPERS, MANUSCRIPTS, LEGAL DOCUMENTS Need them typed? We can do it using laser printer. Call C & M Enterprise at 732-6973. Visa & Mastercard accepted. Reasonable rates.
ASAP TYPING Professional typing & speedy service. Reports, theses, term papers, resumes, & business needs. Can help w/editing & writing; any format APA, MLA, etc. Spell check & letter-quality print. FREE disk storage. $1.50/ pg. Available anytime. Call Debi 341-6282.
ATTORNEY'S Bado & Bado Husband and wife team offering private placement adoption as a loving & caring alternative. 1800 Canyon Park Circle, Suite 310. 340-1500. IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS? Visa extensions, H-1 Visas, practical training, student Visas, permanent residence(Green Card), other Immigration matters. Call Susan Jernigan Brown, Attorney 843-0797. WORD PROCESSING, manuscripts, reports, theses, resumes. Saved on disk. Laser printing. Will check spelling, grammar. Fast , reliable, accurate. Reasonable rates, CLOSE TO CAMPUS. Call Rose Ann at 340-3744. FAST ACCURATE TYPING-Term papers, theses, familiar with APA and MLA formats. Computer with near letter quality printer; speller/ grammar check, with backup disks. $1.25/pg. double space. Resumes start $7.50/pg. Call Loretta 348-1005. $$COLLEGE MONEY$$-Private Scholarships. America's finest. Since 1981. You're guaranteed a minimum of $250 worth of financial aid from the sources provided, or we will send you a $250 US Savings Bond. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LOCATORS, Box 1881 Joplin, MO 64802-1881. 1800-879-7485. PREGNANT Anxious. Need Help? We can help... The Pregnancy Testing Center in Edmond. Free pregnancy , test available. Call 3413139 or 359-1400 for more information. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Monday 7:30-9 PM. No appointment necessary. Wesley Foundation 311 E. Hurd Info., 341-5450 VISA/MASTERCARD-Guaranteed approval! Interest rates as low as 8.5%. Bad credit, no credit, no problem! Free information, send name, address to: Dept KVFL, Winstana & Associates, Box 2511, Edmond, OK 730832511. HOLIDAY SPECIAL-Soft daily wearcontacts - Complete, includes examination $129.00. Bring this Ad with you. Campus Optical 13 N. University 340-1313. NO TIME TO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? We can solve your gift needs and do your shopping too. Gift wrapping and delivery available. Professional Image Consultant on staff. Leave message at 946-7654. COLLEGE MONEY GUARANTEED
Financial Aid Scholarships Grants Money Back Guarantee No GPA Requirement No income Requirement No Age Requirement For free information package, write to: Jo Helm, P.O. Box 2151, Edmond, Ok 73083. TYPING SERVICE-$1.00 a page for double-space, $1.25 for single space. WordPerfect and grammar check-Kathy 3590252.
EMPLOYMENT INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT-Make money teaching English abroad. Japan and Taiwan. Make $2,000-$4,000+ per month. Many provide room & board + other benefits! Financially & Culturally rewarding For International Employment program and application, call the International Employment Group (206)632-1146 ext. J5806.
INTELLIGENT CHRISTIAN WOMAN needs your help. Caring, compassionate student for live-in companion to elderly woman. Close to UCO. Duties include housekeeping & meal preparation with minimal physical care. Room & Board initially provided, additional benefits a possibility in exchange for services. Call 348-3044.
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FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS, highly motivated individualsTravel FREE plus earn up to thousands of dollars selling SPRING BREAK trips to Cancun-Bahamas/Cruise-South Padre Island: 1-800-864-4323.
Looking fro energetic students & other individuals who enjoy working w/children. Previous experience preferred. Hours 78:30 am, 3:15-6 pm, M-F. Qualified applicants should apply in person Baptist Medical Center Personnel Dept., Physicians Professional Bldg., Ste 320, 3400 Nw Expressway, OKC, OK 73112.
FREE TRIPS AND MONEY!!! Individuals and Student organizations wanted to promote the Hottest Spring Break Destinations, call the nation's leader. Inter-Campus Programs 1-800327-6013.
CHURCH SECRETARY needed for typing & phone 2hrs/day, 5/ day week NW OKC. $50/wk Contact Dr. Reed 521-5410 or 7280844.
LEGAL SECRETARY proficient in WordPerfect, spell/grammar check & laser printer, saved to disk, $1.25/Pg. single space. Call 359-7719(leave message). HELP WANTED at JOHNNIE'S.
Apply M-F 4:30 pm, 3301 S. Blvd, Edmond.
WOULD LIKE TO TRADE BABYSITTING IN SPRING. My hours are Mon. & Wed. 6-7:45 pm 348-5873, UNMARRIED ENGLISH CONVERSATION TEACHERS needed for private high school in Seoul, Korea, effective February, 1993. Degree required.
EARN MORE THAN MINIMUM WAGE Working your own hours.
FOR SALE
No investment. Training provided. Demonstrate Environmental Treatment Systems to friends and family. Environmental Systems Consulting, 751-7470.
GRADUATING & LEAVING 83 Honda Civic, excellent condition. Asking $1800 359-7206 ask for Jeffrey
Chronically ill or physically disabled UCO students wanted as volunteers for research on coping and adaptation. Candidates include individuals w/asthma, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, etc. Please call Shelley at 524-7989 or contact Dr. Larry L. Mullins, Psychology Dept, x5413. KELLY-MOORE PAINT CO. has opening for parttime inside sales position. Offer flexible hours and opportunity to work into a full time position. Apply in person at 1519 E. 2nd, Edmond, 1-3pm MF, ask for Terry. OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN! Looking for someone to work on Saturday and Sunday and an occasional day during the week as an optometric assistant. Will train. Telephone and typing skills preferred. For more information call 749-0999 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. WEEKENDS & EVENINGS Need friendly cashiers, driveway and service help. Apply in person at Paul's Kerr McGee at May & Hefner. HOURLY DEVELOPMENT OneHour Photo & Portrait Studio needs person to work part time. Experience preferred. Duties include customer service and all aspects of lab operation. Apply 76 E. 15th, Edmond.
BROTHER WP85 STAND-ALONE WORD PROCESSOR. 3.5" disk drive, spellchecker and thesaurus also spreadsheet $300., Sean 341-9559. 1 yr left on extended warranty. 1980 MAZDA 626, Graduating Must Sell! 5-speed. 89 K miles, A/c, $995 OBO. 359-6850. Leave message. 1988 NISSAN SENTRA 2-door, 4 speed, a/c, new tires, recent brakes 30 mpg. 341-2980 x 5916, 752-0708. 1985 HONDA ACCORD LX Blue 4 dr., ac, All power, am/fm, cruise control 169 K miles, little damage at front left. $3300/OBO. Call 843-0329. MOVIING SALE- Living room set( sofa & table), dining table w/4 chairs, new mattress & box springs, 2 single mattresses, 2 Ig new lampshades, 1 bookcases, box fan, small blk & wh TV. 359-6566.
FOR RENT BRONCO TRAILER PARK space available. Close to UCO. Water furnished. 1200 E. Main, Edmond, 341-1216. LARGE 1 BEDROOM $199, large 2 bedroom $250, 7550300.
STUDENT SPECIAL No Deposit. Beautiful 1, 2 & 3 bedrm apartment homes. Indoor/outdoor pools, tennis courts, Jacuzzi, sauna, workout room. Reasonable prices. Call now! 752-2637. STUDENT SPECIAL Highland Glen Apts. 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, workout room, aerobics. Call for details 752-1791 or come by 12701 N. Penn.
ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED One bedroom apartment furnished, right across from UCO Library. Economical gas heat and central air, $195/mo. Call Sabi 755-4638.
PERSONALS Jack, my muscles shake with anticipation. A Colorado ski vacation at Purgatory-Durango is the ticket. 800-525-0892 for discount tickets and reservations.
WANT TO BUY $$$NEED SOME EXTRA CASH$$$? I will buy your old Levi's, 501. Jeans up to $10 cash. Call Randall at341-2980 ext. 4628 or 752-0129. Mon.-Fri, 3pm-8pm.
ROOMMATES NEEDED: A third roommate willing to share rent and bills on a three-bedroom house located near UCO. Call 348-2092.
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