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UCO alumna Marissa Belase poses with Ty Pennington while volunteering at "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" on Feb. 17.

Alumna volunteers for makeover show

by Aaron Wright Staff Writer On Feb. 17, a UCO alumna hit her alarm at 4:30 a.m. and debated whether it was worth getting up that early in order to volunteer. Her love of celebrities won against her tiredness. She and her mom arrived in Lawton, Okla., by 6 a.m. to appear on an episode of “Extreme Makeover Home Edition. “ Marisa Belase graduated from UCO in May 2006 with a degree in sociologyhuman services. She is currently working on her master’s degree in social work at OU. “I like to volunteer. I typically look for places to volunteer when I have the chance.

This one kind of came out of the blue,” said Belase.

Her mother is an employee of the Caddo County Commissioner’s office.

One of their suppliers was going to provide the demoli-

tion equipment for the show.

Belase’s mother asked if she and her daughter could ride with them to the location of the shooting, which he agreed.

When they arrived in Lawton, they had to deal with issues that accompanied signing up to volunteer at the last minute. At first, they were told the volunteer T-shirts, which were required to enter the construction and filming area, had all been given away. Belase and her mother waited to see if any more turned up. When it looked as if their travels would amount to nothing, a crew member found a couple of T-shirts to give them. They never were able to locate hard hats to wear in the construction zone, however.

“We were practically the only people not in hard hats,” said Belase. The crew still allowed them to participate.

Belase said one of the first things they did was shoot the

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Alpha Xi Delta raises money for Red Cross

by Lyndsay Gillum Staff Writer The girls of Alpha Xi Delta sorority at UCO raised $2,000 to be donated to the American Red Cross at a benefit concert held Feb. 2.

“Rock You Like a Hurricane” was held Feb. 2 at

Hamilton F i e l d House.

Featured at the concert were local Oklahoma bands The Effects, Red Light Knights and Falling High.

Along with the Red Cross, sorority sisters also dedicated this concert to the memory of their late sister, Caroline Still, who passed away in December 2006 from a pulmonary embolism.

It was Still who had been planning “Rock You Like a Hurricane” as a way to assist with fundraising for Hurricane Katrina and its relief effort before she died.

By making this concert happen, the girls of Alpha Xi Delta honored Still’s memory by turning her wishes into a reality.

In a press release dated Feb. 19, Winter Hollingsworth, president of Alpha Xi Delta, said, “We’re so pleased with the results of our concert that we’ve decided to make it an annual tradition to both honor our sister and h e l p w i t h Red Cross fundraising.”

Natalie Scott, community relation’s coordinator for the Red Cross organization, was impressed by the students’ initiative to raise money and help the Red Cross.

“The concert was a great way for people to have fun while supporting a great cause,” Scott said.

The fact that they’re honoring their sorority sister’s wishes is a pretty special tribute, as well.”

Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at lgillum@thevistaonline.com.

New York Times reporter Tom Zeller, Jr., keynote speaker for UCO’s fourth annual American Democracy Day entitled “Creating My Space for Democracy,” will present “Is This Really MySpace if the World is Watching?” in the Nigh University Center Ballroom March 2, at 12:30 p.m.

“The conference will be very interesting,” said Dr. Joanne Necco, Professional Teacher Education professor, “not only due to the high quality of speakers but also because of the many different opinions that will be represented. There is just so much more than only one system of government.”

Zeller has written numerous articles for the New York Times, covering topics from technology to entertainment and politics. His most recent contribution to the Times, “New Condom With Familiar Name: NYC,” can be seen in the Feb. 15 edition or found online.

In the past, American

by Vista photographer Alex Gambill

Megan Kirk, photojournalism senior, browses on myspace.com Feb. 26.

Democracy Project organizers have found it difficult to attract students to the event, a problem they are attempting to solve.

“We just really wanted this year’s focus to be applicable to students and we believe that students involved in this year’s

Democracy Day will derive great benefit,” said Patricia Loughlin, UCO history professor.

By offering a more youthoriented topic, breakout sessions and the opportunity to speak with a New York Times reporter, the ADP is hoping stu-

dent participation will increase significantly from last year.

They also offer goody bags provided by the New York Times to further lure students.

Other Democracy Day activities will include poster viewing, presentations by both President Webb and Provost Dr. William J. Radke, the keynote address and an awards luncheon.

“Students will also have the opportunity to design and enter posters displaying whatever democracy means to them,” Loughlin said. “These posters will then be judged and winners will receive cash prizes.”

Students, faculty and staff are invited and can attend the entire conference or individual events. Registration is free and should be completed online at www.ucok.edu/ AmericanDemocracyProject.

Following the conclusion of American Democracy Day, Friends of the Library and The American Democracy Project will be partnering to present Oklahoma historian and author Bob Burke at 6 p.m. in the Chambers Library.

A day in the life of a firefighter

by Ivo Lupov

Managing Editor

On a blustery gray February morning, Brian Pever, a rookie at Edmond Fire Station I, drives his old red Rover to work. The British made five-door truck is in excellent condition with original paint, mirroring the appearance of the driver with a spotless look.

It’s 6 30 a.m., the highways are already packed with close and fast moving headlights, resembling the blood of artery animation on the Discovery Channel. With a little grin on his face and obvious rush to go to work, Pever is quickly passing cars, chasing the clock, even though he is always on time.

Every shift at the station goes through similar routines each morning. With military sharpness the night team gets off at 7 a.m., and without any interruption the new shift steps in their shoes for the next 24 hours. Divided in to three teams, the entire station has on staff 12 firefighters plus the battalion chief, the lieutenant and the station captain. Every team is marked on the schedule in front of the garage gate with a different color. Pever and his crew are coded with blue.

At 7 a.m., Pever and the rest of blue team started a quick and very precise gear check.

Every crew testes equipment from heat detectors to computers. Through air bottles, medical supplies and everything that might have been used during the previous shift, their protective vests and helmets are placed on their seats. In front of every door, the firefighter’s protective gear is rolled over their boots.

When the lights go off every man jumps in his boots and pulls up his pants. In less than a minute, the crew is in place and the fire-truck is on the way, waiting for instructions over the radio.

Early in the morning after each truck’s expection, all the firefighters gather in the kitchen. Very well organized

Photo by Ivo Lupov

Firefighters Brian Pever and Jeff Fountain secure a car after a traffic accident on I-35 southbound in Edmond Feb. 13. with a gas stove on the left, pots and pans on the right, this room plays the role of a living room and conference hall.

Hot cereal and milk, coffee and cookies in front of a big plasma screen TV bring a feeling like a family before dinner.

Most of the men in the blue team are still half asleep. In this ordinary morning, the steam coming out of their coffee mugs is the only moving part of the crew.

Waiting on calls after breakfast, the entire station is under a detail cleaning. Divided among the members of the team with seniority, bathroom, showers and hallway are mopped.

The humidifier and soap containers also undergo maintenance checking, and filling them brings additional home comfort to the firehouse.

“We are killing time after checking the equipment before the meeting at 8 [a.m.],” said Pever referring to the captain’s orders for the day. “We

are going to cook some serious food today,” he said after pulling two frozen bags with chicken from the freezer.

Under the influence of caffeine, the boys start to joke and chase each other around the station like junior-high school kids. It appears nobody expects the alarm to go off.

Suddenly, a sharp monotone noise fills the air, seconds later the entire station is empty like a classroom after school.

All ready, without questions, fully dressed in their yellow suits, Pever and his partner Jeff Fountain head east on 2nd street.

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by Vista photographer Alex Gambill

Edmond firefighter Brian Nipper hoses off the driveway at the Edmond Fire House Feb. 19 at 2nd St.

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Withdrawing troops from Iraq, good idea or not?

Opinion 1 Under the pressure of growing European disapproval for the war, Great Britain is pulling their troops out of Iraq. What could this mean? Is the crown shifting spots on the chess table or simply passing wave of the winning U.S. Democratic agenda?

Who benefits? Is it the troops or the political elite showing strong following of the public opinion?

Iraq is near close to stability. The insurgency is not taking a vacation on the Bahamas. People are dying every single day. The current strategy may not be very popular, but who knows what is going to happen if troops leave their posts to the new Iraqi forces. If Britain pulls its troops, there will be need to double our efforts on the front line.

Alliance was supposed to protect each party’s side, not pull out on the first signs of social anger.

Under the spotlights, the winners may be here, but our troops will

be

pulling the slack.

Next time we go to war, trusting our brothers-in-arms should be very close expected. Britain is concerned with the peace process from a distance.

Rebuilding Iraq and tracking down the insurgency can go a long way. A new strategy is needed before any soldier steps back. Politically secure the peace, before put ours in more jeopardy. A new political agenda and strong international political decisions are needed.

Opinion 2 Recently, Great Britain announced they would begin to withdraw troops from Iraq. This has been met with some interesting responses. Publicly, the Bush administration has been very hush about Tony Blair’s decision.

What has happened is Great Britain has reached the point in which they are unable or unwilling to continue fighting in a war that cannot be won.

While the overall number

of casualties is relatively low for a war that has carried on for four years, the British people have seen and heard enough.

This decision at some point is going to be made by the U.S. government.

Whether this happens under our current administration or the next, at sometime we are going to have to put a timeline on complete withdraw from Iraq.

Currently, our elected officials are busy bickering over whether to send additional troops to the region.

In many ways this is better for the war effort, and in many ways this does nothing but prolong the fact that policing the area is only a temporary plug to

the sizeable leak the U.S.led coalition created by removing Saddam Hussein.

Does anybody remember the fiasco the American public created when France refused to participate in the invasion of Iraq? Places began serving “Freedom Fries” and java houses all across the land brewed up “Freedom Roast” coffee.

Perhaps they were aware what the outcome would be.

will unfold in the Middle East. However, maybe by then we can began to make our own plans for withdraw and began to distant ourselves from a terrible war decision.

Opinion 3

With Great Britain pulling out of the Iraqi War, doesn’t America have a lesson to learn from this?

How many years will it take to make the American people understand that stabilizing Iraq will take a lot more than brute force and retaliation? Diplomacy needs to be involved.

Great Britain apparently understood this and realized the chances of settling the reconstruction of Iraq on diplomatic terms is almost impossible at this Nevertheless, point. What would hapGreat Britain made it's pen if America decides to decision and seems con- follow England’s example tent to live with it. The by pulling all its troops United States has also out and holding off for a made it's decision for the while to see if things calm moment and appears to down? At least the politibe somewhat less content cians could get an idea with it. No one can say about what they should how the next 12 months do, if they’re willing to

use their brains at all.

The thing is, the Iraqi War is becoming too similar to the Vietnam War. Every war and international conflict is political, and when politics get involved in a situation that has no chance for resolution, the circumstances become more chaotic. America was forced to pull out of Vietnam, believing it was a lost cause. What will it take for America to grasp that the war in Iraq is one too?

Great Britain is a much older nation than the United States, meaning the English people have more experience in dealing with international affairs.

Typically, the more experience a country has, the better judgment it will possess. Not saying America has no knowledge in political issues; it’s just that Great Britain probably made the better decision.

Because let’s face it.

No matter how much America tries to police the world, there will always be lost causes.

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Nepali students form 'Nepal Night'

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Flag of Nepal. "Nepal Night" will be held in Constitution Hall March 2 from 6 to 10 p.m.

UCO Nepali Student Association is organizing “Nepal Night” at Constitution Hall, Nigh University Center, on March 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Free food will be served from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by the cultural show which will include songs, dances, skits, a fashion show, and a performance by another international student community on campus.

“We wanted to share our culture and traditions with the UCO community,” said Sony K.C., president of the NSA. “This year is special because we are collaborating with Nepali students from OU, OSU and surrounding colleges.”

Nepali students from UCO also contributed to OU’s Nepali Night last month. “It was a success and we want to work together on this one too. We are looking toward networking with the Nepali community,

and our friends and supporters in Oklahoma,” added K.C. UCO “Nepali Night” will showcase the developing trends of music and dances in Nepal from folk and traditional to the rap-influenced modern Nepali sound.

The event is dedicated to Avinash Bajracharya, who died in a car crash shortly after he was taken to a hospital in Dallas on Feb. 19. Bajracharya, a Nepali student, attended UCO before transferring to University of Texas at Arlington two years ago.

Nepal is a South Asian country struggling to come to terms with 10 years of Maoist conflict that crippled the nation.

There are more than 200 Nepali students on campus at UCO, constituting the second highest number of international students, second to Japan.

Abha Eli Phoboo can be reached at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com.

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Lindsey Miller, Miss Oklahoma 2007, will be among the featured performers at "Youth Arts Day" at the Oklahoma State Capitol March 6.

'Youth Arts Day' begins

FIREFIGHTER from page 3 The dispatch on the radio after giving coordinates starts giving details of a single car accident on south band I-35 and 15th Street.

Flying low like a jet, passing cars like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Fountain continues pulling the siren’s vocal cords to their limits.

“You will be surprised how many people do not know what to do when they hear a fire truck behind them,” Jeff angrily commented after a gray Chevy Blazer blocked his way.

Reaching the highway, a gray Ford Taurus is rolled over on the right side. EMSA, surprisingly first on the seen, had already taken care of the driver.

The “jaws of life” and number of rescue tools such as axes, wenches, self-charging oxygen tanks, hydraulics and airbags lifting up to three times the weight of the truck, make Rescue I a savior for stranded victims.

After getting out of the truck parked in the middle of the far right lane, Pever and Fountain start walking toward the scene.

The wind blows so fast and cold that they both have to lean over their shoulders to understand each other. Without any apparent rush to save a life, Station

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I firefighters secure the vehicle from any possible damage that could lead to an explosion, by simply turning off the engine and checking for gas leaks.

“This is all for us,” Brian said after everything seemed all right. “I do not think we will ever find what happened to the driver.” Quick with no extra attention and ready for the next call, Rescue I heads back to the station to report.

As soon as Rescue I is pulling up the driveway another siren goes off. Engine I has an emergency medical call. The radio reports somebody had an apparent heart attack. With a minimum of four men on board and fully charged with medical supplies and well-trained personnel, Engine I responds to every medical emergency in its perimeter.

The trucks return to the station and a very important procedure to the firefighter takes place.

“The trucks are our reflection,” said Pever, as he grabs a wet spong and a water hose.

After a minute, all members of the shift are carefully washing each fire truck. From the previous night mud, salt and dirt have conquered the red beauty.

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Brian Pever testing equipment on Engine I Feb. 13 As the day goes by, every man has a task. The captain is on leave so the atmosphere looks relaxed but without a trace of laziness.

At 1:45 the alarm goes off again. There is a medical emergency at the UCO Wellness Center. First on the scene, the firefighters face a possible epileptic patient. A girl, part of a dancing class, fell unconscious. After giving first care and briefing the EMSA team, Station I crew returns to base.

After watching a movie on the red cushion recliners, team blue passes into the slow part of the day. It is time for workout and favorite activities.

Without surprise, the station has a small but very effective gym. Two old benches, three treadmills and various other machines with a television motivate the guys to stay in shape. Plans for dinner and grocery lists are passed around.

Fountain is transferring to another station and the boys want to give special thanks to the 15-year veteran.

The day goes by; Edmond feels safe. Station I is silent. It starts raining.

Ivo Lupov can be reached at ilupov@thevistaonline.com.

The Oklahoma Center for Arts Education, located within UCO’s College of Arts, Media and Design, presents “Youth Arts Day” March 6 from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth floor Rotunda at the State Capitol.

This event kicks off “Youth Arts Month” in Oklahoma.

It is a time set aside in the state to raise awareness of the importance of the arts, particularly art education, according to Susan Parks, promotions coordinator for the College of Arts, Media and Design.

“There have been numerous studies that show that students and children, particularly young children, exposed to art at a young age do better in school,” Parks said. “They’re better test takers and have better study skills.”

Among the featured speakers at “Youth Arts Day” will be Lindsey Miller, Miss Oklahoma 2007. Miller will speak about the importance of art education in her life and will also sing. Mike Webber from Oklahoma Art Education Association will also speak.

According to Parks, “Youth Arts Day” will have artists come to present their work, includ-

ing Sketchers Art Club and Trevor Crump, Midwest City High School Youth Arts Month flag design winner.

In addition, the event will feature performances from the Oklahoma Music Educators’ Association Children’s Chorus, a very elite chorus for young people, the Chickasaw Nation Children’s Chorus, the Ponca City High School Orchestra and the Broken Arrow combined Middle School Orchestra.

“Arts education helps students and children throughout their lives in whatever their choice of profession is,” Parks said. “That’s what we want to drive to people, particularly to the rural schools in Oklahoma and that’s why it is at the capitol. We want legislators to know it is important.”

The event is free and open to the public.

“Art is a richer culture and there’s a variety of young artists who will be there,” Parks said. “We encourage everyone to come out and support them.”

For more information, contact Ines Burnham, OCAE program manager at 974-3784, or online at iburnham@ucok.edu.

Lyndsay Gillum can be reached at lgillum@thevistaonline.com.

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by Abha Eli Phoboo Staff Writer The International Student Council is organizing a spring break trip to Austin, San Marcos and San Antonio for UCO international students. The sign-up sheet is at the Office for International Student Services and priority is given to F1 visa holders on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“We will leave on the morning of March 22 and return on March 24 evening,” said Khusro Iqbal, chairperson of the organizing committee. “The trip includes going to the San Marcos river, the Alamo and the Riverwalk, and of course, the Galleria.”

The San Marcos River in Texas is known as a recreational spot for activities such as swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The Alamo Plaza is a historical site where

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1836, when attacked repeatedly by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. Alamo has beautiful landscaped grounds and is one of the most photo-

graphed sites. The Riverwalk is better known for its tranquility, shops, restaurants and walkways. The Galleria is a big shopping place where the students can buy souvenirs or mill in the crowd.

The two nights, three days trip costs each student $95.

According to organizers, the International Student Council and UCO have allocated $1,900 for the trip.

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“Spring break is an opportunity for international students to go and see different places in America. Spring break or events such as these give them the opportunity to go outside and see these places at a very low cost with a group of their own friends,” added Iqbal.

Last semester, the Council organized a day trip to the Philbrook Museum. Iqbal says this is the first time in two years that the trip has been extended to two nights.

“It’s spring break and we want to make it big,” he said.

Ground rules for students who sign-up are simple: be there on time when the group leaves, stay with the group and listen to the advisers. There will probably be three advisers to accompany the group.

Abha Eli Phoboo can be reached at aphoboo@thevistaonline.com.

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February 27, 2007

This day in History Today is Monday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2007. There are 308 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: One hundred years ago, on Feb. 26, 1907, concerns about a growing influx of foreigners, mostly Europeans, prompted Congress to create what became known as the Dillingham Commission, which examined the impact of immigrants on America. (The panel later recommended curtailing immigration from southern and eastern Europe through use of quotas, higher entry fees, literacy tests and other restrictions.)

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In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Island of Elba to begin his second conquest of France.

In 1870, an experimental air-driven subway, the Beach Pneumatic Transit, opened in New York City. (The tunnel was only a block long, and the line had only one car.)

In 1919, Congress established Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

In 1929, President Coolidge signed a measure establishing Grand Teton National Park.

In 1940, the United States Air Defense Command was created.

In 1945, a midnight curfew on nightclubs, bars and other places of entertainment was set to go into effect across the nation.

In 1952, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that Britain had developed its own atomic bomb.

In 1979, a total solar eclipse cast a moving shadow 175 miles wide from Oregon to North Dakota before moving into Canada.

In 1987, the Tower Commission, which probed the Iran-Contra affair, issued its report, which rebuked President Reagan for failing to control his national security staff.

In 1993, a bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in the parking garage of New York’s World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 others.

Ten years ago: President Clinton defended White House

fund-raising tactics as “entirely appropriate,” a day after the disclosure of documents putting Clinton at the center of allout fund-raising efforts. Israel’s Cabinet voted to build a new Jewish neighborhood in disputed east Jerusalem. “Change the World” won four Grammy awards, including record of the year; Celine Dion’s “Falling Into You” won album of the year and best pop album.

Five years ago: Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling, at times combative, insisted during a Senate hearing that he knew nothing about manipulation of company books and denied misleading Congress as alleged by some lawmakers and Enron officials.

Pharmacist Robert R. Courtney pleaded guilty in Kansas City, Mo., to watering down chemotherapy drugs. (Courtney was later sentenced to 30 years in prison.) Gunmen killed 11 minority Shiite Muslims praying in a mosque in Pakistan.

One year ago: On the final day of the Turin Winter Olympics, Sweden beat Finland 3-2 to win the men’s hockey gold. Germany finished first in overall medals with 29 and golds with 11, while the Americans won 25 medals overall, nine of them gold. Drew Lachey leaped to victory with professional partner Cheryl Burke on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Betty Hutton is 86. Singer Fats Domino is 79. Political columnist Robert Novak is 76.

Country-rock musician Paul Cotton (Poco) is 64. Actordirector Bill Duke is 64. Singer Mitch Ryder is 62. Rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) is 57. Singer Michael Bolton is 54. Actor Greg Germann is 49. Bandleader John McDaniel is 46. Actress Jennifer Grant is 41. Singer Erykah Badu is 36. Rhythm-and-blues singer Rico Wade (Society of Soul) is 35. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kyle Norman (Jagged Edge) is 32. Rhythm-and-blues singer Corinne Bailey Rae is 28.

Country singer Rodney Hayden is 27.Actress Taylor Dooley is 14.

Thought for Today: “Only the mediocrities of life hide behind the alibi ‘in conference.’

The great of this earth are not only simple but accessible.” Isaac Frederick Marcosson, American journalist (1876-1961).

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'23' dark, intelligent thriller

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Jim Carrey stars "The Number 23," a film by director Joel Schumacher.

by Nathan Winfrey Senior Staff Writer Jim Carrey flashes his darker side in “The Number 23,” an engaging thriller from director Joel Schumacher that explores the depths of paranoia and the numerological theory that the number 23 has some sort of power, divine or otherwise.

Mild-mannered dogcatcher Walter Sparrow’s (Carrey) world is turned upside down when his wife (Virginia Madsen, “Candyman”) drops a mysterious red book into his life.

Apparently self-published, the detective story seems to have too much in common with Sparrow’s own life, and when the frightening concept of “23” emerges in its pages, Sparrow becomes like a man possessed, seeing visions and devolving into a paranoid wreck as the book and its subject matter consume him.

An unsolved murder sweetens the deal and confirms Sparrow’s burgeoning insanity, as he becomes convinced that whoever wrote the book also committed the murder, and he goes to alarming lengths to unmask the author.

It’s quite a departure from the goofy slapstick fare that made Carrey a household name in the

‘90s, and follows a hit and miss string of dramas and dramadies that has peaked with artful “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and bottomed out with embarrassing “The Majestic.”

“The Number 23” falls somewhere in between, taking cues from “The Butterfly Effect” as a new kind of scifi, rife with disturbing imagery and relentless cruelty, but it’s somehow unconvincing as a serious film. Perhaps because the last time some of us saw Carrey, he was talking out of his butt and pouring “TurboLax” into Jeff Daniels’ coffee.

Despite his reputation, Carrey has no trouble pulling off his dramatic role, though you can certainly see a goofball, chipped-toothed Mr. Hyde peaking out of his serious Dr. Jekyll now and again. He actually plays a double role: that of Sparrow and hardboiled detective “Fingerling” who investigates strange occurrences in the cursed book Sparrow becomes obsessed with.

The film noir detective sequences are some of the most interesting in the movie, as the filmmakers used a unique, bleached-color wash in those scenes to create a stylistic grit that may make the audience feel like they’re watching “Sin

City 2.” Like Carrey, many of the lead actors play a dual role in these scenes. Danny Huston (“Children of Men”) does well as both an untrustworthy friend in “real” life and a sleazy backstabber in the “book” world; but Madsen, though great as Sparrow’s wife, is just too old to buy as Italian seductress Fabrizia in the “book” world.

First time screenwriter Fernley Phillips does a good job lobbying his case that “23” has some kind of astrological significance. He throws in plenty of “proof” for this theory, and anyone who has seen the misleading trailer has heard much of it. There are also some hidden references to the number that more observant moviegoers might pick up on. For instance, the street address for the bookstore is “599.” When you add 5+9+9 you get 23.

It’s sometimes hard to accept the twists and turns this film takes, but a little suspension of disbelief will take care of most of it.

The trailer leads potential moviegoers to expect a different kind of movie than the one we get, as it alludes to some kind of demonic power that is nonexistent in the film. It’s hard to say much else without spoiling “The Number 23’s” many surprises, but what we do get is a decent attempt at an intelligent thriller that succeeds on most levels, and barely misses the mark on others. This is the kind of film that demands post-theater discussion, so see it with friends.

February 27, 2007

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What Nathan Thinks

by Nathan Winfrey Hey everyone, I’ve got something important to talk about this week. The United States Bureau of Preparedness has asked each college paper to print a suggested course of action for “The Worst Case Scenario.”

The following strategy and survival tips were formally adopted by the UCO Council on Student Safety in 1979, and will be used as a guideline in case of a war with the undead.

Scientists have proven zombies have weaknesses. No one can resist “SexyBack,” not even the living dead. Simply hold up a boom box, John Cusackstyle, with that infectious Justin Timberlake song on repeat, and you can quickly turn the scene outside your window from “Dawn of the Dead” into the music video for “Thriller.”

Other types of music have different effects. Wailing on your guitar in the immediate vicinity of the walking dead will have electrifying results.

It’s true that zombies can be stunned, o r even

example and cut those locks down to the bone. You don’t want anything growing out of your head that would make it easier for a zombie to grab you.

It’s cool if you’re still rocking the mullet in 2007, but if “The Worst Case Scenario” hits, you better trim that party in the back before it’s too late.

The same goes for loosefitting clothing. That black hoodie might be essential to your emo fashion, but zombies don’t care how “straight edge” you are. They will not hesitate to use that hood as a head handle if given the opportunity.

The same goes for those who insist on “popping” their collars and goth kids who wear frilly sleeves. Those who pop their collars should also be aware that tucking only the front of your shirt in leaves your backside as fair game for any zombie who wishes to grab you there.

If caught in a tough spot, it’s good to remember that the Five Second Rule applies t o the undead.

in for the long haul. An obvious first choice for a stronghold would be the university center. There’s plenty of Chikfil-A and Blimpie sandwiches to go around, and a big-screen TV and computer lab so survivors can check news updates and MySpace. However, there is breakable glass around the first floor, and multiple entry points make the UC a difficult fortress to protect.

Thatcher Hall would be ideal because of its abundance of military-trained ROTC members, but food would run out quickly.

The latter goes for Howell Hall as well, unless you’re willing to eat formaldehyde-soaked frogs and cats awaiting dissection.

Murdaugh Hall could be good, but for some guys, the severe lack of females might be a problem.

The only place that provides both fortification and luxury is West Hall. The w o m e n ’s dormi-

3 Stars/5 *****

Ditch class and go see it right now.

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Catch it on a boring Tuesday night.

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Rent it and make your friends pay for it.

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Avoid it like a psycho ex.

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Worse than a round of rabies shots.

Nathan Winfrey can be reached at nwinfrey@thevistaonline.com.

destroyed, by a wellaimed blast of pure rock n’ roll, but use this weapon sparingly.

Any innocents caught in the path will be instantly turned to dust.

A much more devastating, but controversial weapon is available to UCO students.

Biological warfare can be employed by simply propping open the cafeteria doors with a brick to allow the zombies to enter and eat their fill of whatever Chartwells is serving that day.

Much like the response the human body has to such “food,” the zombies will have gained 15 pounds each in no time and will no longer be able to distinguish between soggy hamburger patties and Salisbury steak.

Enough about weapons, let’s talk about personal defense.

Now, the best defense is a good hairstyle. Follow Britney’s

Zombies are just as healthconscious as we are, and will be reluctant to eat something if it’s been on the ground for more than five seconds. If you have no other choice, simply roll around on the dirtiest part of the floor. Be sure to rub all exposed skin against any mystery stains and dust bunny clusters you can find. Your goal is to be as unappetizing as possible.

Don’t join anti-zombie Facebook groups because it’s usually a trick. Zombies frequently start these groups in an attempt to gain the trust of their next meal. Also, zombies offering free candy or asking for help with a missing dog usually have ulterior motives.

In the event that the National Guard doesn’t arrive quickly, you must be prepared to settle

MAKEOVER from page 1 opening scene. She said all the volunteers would walk towards the house in this part. They practiced the routine a couple of times before the designers joined them for the actual filming. Belase said she and her mother can be seen on camera in this scene, because they made their way close to the designers on camera.

“We were running down the street trying to keep in front [of

the other volunteers]. It was quite funny really,” said Belase.

The day on the show was “Demolition Day,” which means the crew was going to destroy the house. They needed people with experience to undertake that job.

“We weren’t skilled laborers so we didn’t really do much. But it was really cool to be a part of it,” said Belase.

Belase and her mother did get to meet the stars of the

t o r y is built like a castle, with labyrinthine hallways and a courtyard perfect for planting a garden or soaking up some rays. It’s designed to keep boys out, so zombies shouldn’t be a problem.

UCO is considered an Orange Sector, meaning it will become a tactical hotpoint in the event of a “Worst Case Scenario.” The battle will be a two-front endeavor, as there are cemeteries both to the north and to the south of campus, and ghouls fanning out from these epicenters will likely stumble in from both directions.

President Bush has UCO at Alert Level Hippopotamus right now, which is slightly higher than Alert Level Frosted Flakes, but not as high as Alert Level Pretzel, which could mean death for us all. Be vigilant, and watch your friends carefully for any abnormal behavior. If they smell bad, even though they bathed two days ago, or if their “Guitar Hero” skills take a nosedive, chances are they’re one of them. show. She said her mother is a fan of celebrities as well.

“She loves them just as much as I do,” said Belase.

Belase said that she was most excited to see Ty Pennington, design team leader/carpenter.

“He was talking to us just like the other volunteers were,” she said.

Belase said the house was revealed to the family on Feb. 22.

The episode should air in April.

Aaron Wright can be reached at awright@thevistaonline.com.

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1. Slanting in direction.

5. Water at boiling temperature.

10. Chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned.

14. Assistant.

15. Woody, climbing, usually tropical plant.

16. Fit of shivering.

17. Not given to open expression of emotion.

20. Narrative song with a recurrent refrain.

21. Acronym for Organic Phase Enzyme Electrode.

22. Richard _, author.

23. Kind of sugar syrup in ancient Rome.

24. Deep orange-red variety of chalcedony.

26. Covered with relatively large particles.

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30. Give a nickname to.

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34. Large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries.

35. Smallest whole number.

36. Stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits inside the arterial walls.

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41. Take back what one has said.

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28. Dull, persistent pains.

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37. Most lacking the graces and refinement of civilized life.

38. Difficult concern.

39. Prevent from being included.

45. Expose to fresh air.

46. Vertical spar for supporting sails.

47. Refined petroleum products used in combustion engines.

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49. Indicate by signs.

50. Acronym for Annual Plan of Action.

51. Fine ravellings of linen fibers.

52. Look at with amorous intentions.

53. Sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring.

54. Sound with weak, high frequencies.

55. Christie Wolf’s stage name in World Championship Wrestling.

57. Sheep up to the age of one year.

58. Be in debt to.

59. Connection made via the Internet to another Web site.

SPORTS

February 27, 2007

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Softball starts season with a win

by Justin Langston Sports Writer UCO began its season with a win and a loss at the Abilene Christian Round Robin on Friday, defeating No. 7 Incarnate Word 9-5 before losing to Abilene Christian 5-4.

UCO was scheduled to play the two teams again the next day, but rain forced officials to cancel the rest of the tournament.

“The first game was kind of back and forth,” head coach Ginny Hoena said. “But every time they scored, we answered.

It was good for a first outing.”

In the first game, Incarnate pulled ahead in the first inning, but UCO took a 2-1 lead and

held it until the top of the third. In the third, Incarnate grabbed the top spot once again, until UCO slammed a tworun homerun in the bottom of the inning and pulled ahead.

Incarnate was able to tie the game in the fifth, but UCO took off and never let go for the rest of the game. UCO only allowed Incarnate to score one more run for the entire game.

Emilee Bounds led the team, going 3 of 4 with a double, a home run and three RBIs. Pitcher Ali Blade had the pitching win, allowing seven hits and four runs in the first five innings.

Blake also struck out nine batters.

In the second game against Abilene Christian, UCO came

out of the dugout with a lead at the top of the first, but Abilene Christian responded with a powerful four runs in the bottom of the inning. UCO pushed harder, scoring three more times in the game. UCO was able to prevent Abilene from scoring again until the fifth, which would be its last run of the game.

“We didn’t play to our full capabilities,” Hoena said.

“They had a few good hits, but after the first inning, it was a different ball game.”

UCO’s next game will be to host Midwestern State at 1 p.m. on Feb 28.

Justin Langston can be reached at jlangston@thevistaonline.com.

Hornets make a push for the playoffs AP--Chris Paul suspected the New Orleans Hornets weren’t going to get any additional help in their playoff push, and he was happy about it.

“No offense to anybody but I’m fine with what we have,” the star point guard said as the NBA trade deadline approached Thursday afternoon. “If it was up to me, we’d keep this team for the rest of my career.”

The rest of his career may be a stretch, but Paul will get

Bower decided against making any last-minute deals, leaving alone a roster that has produced 10 victories in 14 games.

With Peja Stojakovic still recovering from back surgery he had in December, coach Byron Scott said the Hornets could have used an additional good outside shooter. Still, he was confident his current roster had enough to be a factor in the playoffs.

Stojakovic has begun working out with the Hornets again in the past couple weeks, jogging, lifting and shooting.

He has not participated in practice, but showed he still had his range Thursday when he AP photo by Alex Brandon made a pair of Hornets center Tyson Chandler reacts after a play nearly 30against the SuperSonics in New Orleans on Feb. 23. foot shots w h i l e his wish for the remainder of a sitting on the Hornets’ bench season that has seen the Hornets at the New Orleans Arena. start strong, then plummet in Stojakovic is not yet sure the standings during a rash of whether he’ll return this seainjuries, and then climb back son, but he hopes he can, into the playoff picture dur- especially now that the playing the past month-and-a-half. offs seem like a strong posHornets general manager Jeff sibility for the Hornets again.

“The team has been playing better lately and it’s giving me hope and encouragement to work harder and try to make it back this year,” said Stojakovic, who last summer signed a fiveyear contract with New Orleans worth about $64 million.

The Hornets have been winning consistently since Paul, David West and Bobby Jackson all returned from injuries. But another player who has stood out increasingly of late is center Tyson Chandler.

Chandler has always been strong on defense and rebounding. But in late January, Scott said he sat Chandler down in his office, and showed him his statistics.

“The only thing I told him then, I said, ‘February has to be better. Let’s average a double-double. You’re more than capable of doing that.

Let’s average 14 rebounds and 11 points’,” Scott recalled.

So far this month, Chandler has done even better than that, averaging 12.5 points and 16.7 rebounds per game.

C“The difference is when coach sits you down and talks to you, all of it is positive,” Chandler said. “He’s also putting me in a situation to accomplish that by throwing me the ball and playing me more minutes.”

It seemed like another good omen for a team trying to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

Wrestling team wins Regionals

by Jeff Massie Sports Writer The No. 2 Broncho wrestling team dominated the Regional Tournament and set themselves up for a fifteenth national championship and their first since 2003.

The wrestling team ran away with the tournament and scored 153 points, 50 more than second-place Wisconsin-Parkside.

The regional tournament is the prelude to Nationals, the most important competition of the season. Wrestlers finishing within the top four of their weights qualify for a spot at the national tournament. UCO put itself in great position for the upcoming tournament after all 10 Broncho wrestlers finished in the top four.

“We’re certainly excited,” head coach David James said.

“We’re taking 10 guys, that was a goal of ours. You put yourself in a good position.”

The last time Coach James recalled qualifying the entire team was 1995. Also at the tournament, Kyle Evans was voted the Midwest Regional wrestler of the year.

The team had six individual champions and Jason Leavitt finished third. Tyler Zuckerman, Jared Henning and Daniel Morrison each placed fourth.

Top ranked Kyle Evans continued his unbeaten streak and won his finals match by major decision against his seventh ranked opponent.

Justin Wood had the most dominant victory of all the final’s matches. He pinned his opponent in the first period and earned the upset over No. 6 Erik

Lakia of Ashland University.

No. 5 Jared Hess upset No. 4 Nate Jones by a single point to be the champion of his weight class. The following match was won by UCO’s Heath Jolley 6-4.

Second ranked heavyweight took home the gold as well. He won by injury default over No. 6 Jose Navarro of Indianapolis University.

The team will compete for the national championship in Kearney, Neb., on March 9 and March 10. The Bronchos will be one of the favorites to come away from the tournament with the gold. Top ranked Nebraska-Omaha qualified eight and No. 3 NebraskaKearney qualified nine.

Jeff Massie can be reached at jmassie@thevistaonline.com.

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UCO forward Lizzie Brenner puts up a shot against East Central University Feb. 24 in Hamilton Field House.

Bronchos' six-game win streak snapped

by Justin Langston Sports Writer The UCO Women’s Basketball team lost its first game since January, ending a six game winning streak. UCO lost 77-49 against Southeastern University on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, UCO is still eligible for the Lone Star Conference tournament.

“We played a really good first half, but if there was a time to lose, it was probably then,” head coach Guy Hardaker said. “But in basketball, you don’t always shoot well and the best team doesn’t always win.”

The beginning of the first half was mostly an offensive game, with UCO taking the lead near the 14-minute mark. However, Southeastern took the ball and outscored UCO by 15 points over the course of the next eight minutes. UCO was able to cut the score difference to six, but missed all seven of their last shots, allowing Southeastern to go into halftime with a nine-point advantage over the Bronchos.

After making it back onto the court, Southeastern outscored the Bronchos by 18 points in the first nine minutes. Things got worse after that, with Southeastern building its advantage to 32 points in the last five minutes.

In the second half, UCO only

scored18 points, and had some of the worst offensive lows of the season, including total points. Overall, UCO made less than a quarter of attempted shots.

Forward Lizzie Brenner led the team in scores, making a total of 20 points.

Brenner also led the team in rebounds, grabbing 10 of them.

UCO returned home on Saturday afternoon and played against East Central University, with UCO winning 82-73. With this win, UCO finishes out its regular season with a 14-12 record and makes them runnerup in the Lone Star Conference.

“We had our backs against the wall and it was a mustwin game,” Hardaker said.

“And we just wanted to take every advantage we got.”

The first half started shaky for UCO, with the game tying six times and the lead changing three times within the first 15 minutes. After forward Taylor Allen scored a jump shot with just more than sixminutes left, UCO scored 11

points in a row. East Central trimmed UCO’s advantage, but a three pointer from Allen and a lay up from Guard Karlie Howerton-Free in the final seconds allowed UCO to enter halftime leading the game 40-34.

Coming back onto the court, UCO managed to bring the lead to 13 points, the highest it would be all night. Although East Central would succeed in cutting down the advantage, UCO would remain in charge for the rest of the night.

Brenner led the team in scores, making 23. She scored 7-12 from the field and 811 from the free throw line.

UCO will open up the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament at Hamilton Field House on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.

Justin Langston can be reached at jlangston@thevistaonline.com.

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Forward Lizzie Brenner gathers a rebound amongst the melee on Feb. 24 in Hamilton Field House.

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SPORTS

February 27, 2007

Bronchos poach the Buffalos; sweep series

by Jeff Massie Sports Writer It’s official, the Bronchos have begun their first winning streak of the season after sweeping West Texas A&M University four games to none.

The baseball team embarked on the season with less preparation than other schools due to the weather. Harsh conditions limited the team on the amount of preparation they would have for the season. The Bronchos lost three consecutive games after tying Arkansas Tech in the season opener, but have since won six in a row.

“Our practices are going to have to be our games,” head baseball coach Wendell Simmons said.

UCO outplayed the Buffalos and outscored their opponents 28-17 in the four victories.

The home team fell behind 5-2 after two innings to begin the first game of the series, but managed to retake the lead and earn an 8-5 victory. Left

fielder Derec Norman produced three of the team’s 11 hits and scored three times. Shortstop Michael Pollock contributed greatly, batting in two and going 2 of 3 from the plate.

With the wind whipping and strong gusts blowing towards left field, the second game would also be the lowest scoring. The Bronchos dropped a deuce in the second inning and went on to win 2-1. Pitcher Nate Nance was credited with the win and threw six almost flawless innings. He only allowed one hit and poached seven buffalos. He only walked three batters compared to the seven strikeouts. The lone hit came in the fourth inning when an A&M batter hit a ball that ricocheted off the mound and managed to barely reach first in the chaos.

After going hitless to start the game, UCO garnished three straight hits in the second inning and went up 2-0.

Andrew Foshee got the offense started after he hit a double to start the team’s hit streak.

Dean McIntyre scored Foshee with a hit down the first base line, and was then batted in

by Bryan Covington. The Bronchos would not score again.

With a 2-0 lead going into the final inning, UCO would almost give the game away.

Relief pitcher Cameron Karner took the mound in position to save the contest. The first A&M batter pounded the ball of the right field wall and reached second base. The next batter was promptly struck out.

The Buffalo designated hitter advanced the runner to third, but was put out in the process.

With two outs and victory at their fingertips, mistakes would be made by UCO. In what should have been the final out, a ball was dinked to the pitcher, Karner gathered it and made a good throw to first, but the ball was completely missed and the score was now 2-1.

On the ensuing at bat, the first baseman could not get into position due to the howling wind and dropped a pop fly. He was able

to gather his composure though, and threw out an A&M runner diving into third base and victory was saved. It was Karner’s second save of the season.

Joe Noyes registered his second win of the season in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, a game in which the Bronchos triumphed 7-4. Pollack and Tyler Carroll led the Bronchos to the win. Both Pollack and Carroll went 2 of 3 and each scored two.

The final game in the series was a high scoring affair that UCO resulted in an 11-7 win.

Eight UCO batters got hits in the game. First baseman Brett Case batted in three while going 2 of 3.

Bryan Belford and Tim Sullivan both scored two for the team.

The baseball team will hope to continue its winning streak with five games before the end of this weekend.

Jeff Massie can be reached at jmassie@thevistaonline.com.

by Vista photographer Laehyung Lee

Bronchos' first baseman Brandon Blackburn fields the ball and gets the out at first base.

Bronchos give Savage Storm its first loss

by Justin Langston Sports Writer The UCO Men’s Basketball team won its game Wednesday night against formerly undefeated Southeastern Oklahoma, coming back from a 15-point shortage and winning in overtime. This victory makes UCO the runner-up in the Lone Star Conference North Division and guarantees a home game during the LSC postseason tournament.

“I think our team grew up this week,” head coach Terry Evans said.

The beginning of the game was tough, with the lead chang-

ing six times during the first 10 minutes. However, Southeastern took the lead near the 12-minute mark and held it until overtime.

While UCO didn’t allow Southeastern to take more than a nine-point lead for the remainder of the period, Southeastern still remained in command. With under two minutes left until halftime, center Jason Arbet made a basket, closing the difference to six, but Southeastern managed to make a last-second three pointer, ending the half 39-28.

Coming back onto the court, Southeastern quickly pulled ahead by 15. Things looked bleak, but UCO came

back. UCO slowly began chipping at Southeastern’s lead.

Arbet, guard/forward Sam Belt and guard Brian Walker were able to bring UCO within four points near the eightminute mark. Belt was able to narrow Southeastern’s lead to two a few minutes later.

Southeastern pushed back harder, brining its advantage to seven, but UCO came back scoring seven straight, with Arbet tying up the game at the 45-second mark. UCO attempted to go for the win in the final seconds, but was unable to capture it.

As overtime began, Belt gave UCO its first lead

since the first half by sinking a three pointer. After that, UCO left Southeastern in the dust and won the game, 94-88.

Belt led the team in total points, scoring 31, making 10-16 from the field and 6-7 from the free throw line.

On Saturday afternoon, the Bronchos hosted East Central University, and defeated them 89-68.

“I think we played really well defensively in the second half,” Evans said.

The first half was back and forth, with East Central taking the advantage early. Both teams fought each other hard, with the lead changing five times before halftime. At the end of the period, UCO led 45-38.

Coming back onto the court, Belt scored a three pointer within the first minute of the game and UCO controlled the rest of the game.

Belt and forward Anthony Brown led the team in total scores, each earning 21. Brown scored 9-13 from the field and Belt made 7-17 from the field.

Both made all of their free throw attempts, with Brown making three and Belt making four.

UCO will host Abilene Christian on Feb. 27,

by Vista photographer Laehyung Lee which will mark the opening round of the Lone Star Broncho forward Anthony Brown goes up for the slam en route to Conference Tournament. a victory over East Central University on Feb. 24 at Hamilton Field House.

Justin Langston can be reached at jlangston@thevistaonline.com.