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>Features Directors cut A Vista reporter goes one-on-one with Blow director Ted Demme. v Page 8

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1970, Paul MacCartney announced his leaving of the Beatles, officially breaking up the most successful rock group in world history. He claimed the split was due to personal, business, and musical differences.

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Grade-tamperer sentenced "Students were aware of the scheme for money," McGarrity said Staff Writer in the statement. In return for his plea, the 17 ormer UCO employee Reginald McGarrity, 23, was other charges against McGarrity sentenced April 2 to a two- were dropped. The university's employment year suspended sentence after pleading guilty in Oklahoma records indicate McGarrity worked as a temporary County District employee in the Court to a felony "Security measures enrollment center for count of unlawfully the university during using a computer have been enhanced, the time of question. network. "Brenda Brent, an McGarrity was and we feel confident academic advisor, convicted of changthe system is secure." found a discrepancy ing students grades for that indicated somecash payments. Five one had gained access UCO students iden—Charlie Johnson to the university data tified him after being news bureau director base and had changed questioned by police. at UCO student's grades," said Police 'records show that McGarrity collected $50 DPS officer Jon Peoples, in an in one transaction. In a plea affidavit. "I was not talking to a student agreement, he admitted he used UCO's computer system to alter when I found the discrepancy. I was told not to talk to anyone about the student's grades. BY NATALIE SMITH

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McVeigh book debated BY MICHAEL LARSON

incident," Brent said. Jill Langston, coordinator of academic records, reported that the computerized records of 16 students had been altered and 106 grades were changed, according to a court document. From Feb. 2 through Aug. 2, 1999, the university's computer system maintained a number of files, which required passwords to access. School officials tightened computer security after discovering the incident. "Security measures have been enhanced, and we feel confident the system is secure," said Charlie Johnson, UCO news bureau director. Within the next month, seven UCO students and three graduates could find out what punishment they will face for their roles in the grade-changing scam. Student's punishment will be based on their level of involvement in the case.

Reginald McGarrity Johnson said two students have already been expelled from UCO, and four others have been suspended for their involvement in the grade-changes. Suspension can last between one semester and five years. - Peter Haddock, assistant district attorney, said McGarrity's plea agreement involved no jail time because he had no prior criminal record. •

Webb sets deadline for track funding

Student Writer

imothy McVeigh, who will be executed for his crimes on May 16 in what he calls a "state-assisted suicide," is the subject of a controversial biography released worldwide April 3. The book, titled American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Bombing, is published by Harper Collins in New York. The Max Chambers Library at UCO will carry the biography. "We will purchase it because it is an important subject," said Betsy Tonn, reference librarian. "The library tries to collect materials with varying points of view on important subjects, especially controversial subjects." Opponents of the book believe the book provides a

athletes can decide what to do for next year, said Mike Kirk, Staff Writer assistant athletic director in CO's track and field charge of media relations. team may be rounding "The fiscal year starts in the final turn. July. Budgets are due soon if Paul Parent, track and field they are not already due," Kirk coach, said the said. deadline for raising President Roger "I thoug ht it Webb said, "We need to the money to fix the track is Friday, April have some evidence of was a litt le 27. the fact that we are quick, bu t going to be able to find "I thought it was a some people to come little quick, but if that's fin e." that's what the forth and help fix the track. We need to know president and the if there is a reasonable athletic director —Paul P arent want, then that's probability this is going trac k and field coach fine," Parent said to happen." April 5 after meeting As of late March, with Skip Wagnon, athletic Webb had not officially decided director. on a deadline. The date coincides with the This deadline gives Parent end of the semester so the athletic department and the See TRACK, Page 4 BY BRADLEY PEMBERTON

A new book about Timothy McVeigh went on sale in bookstores April 3.

forum for the book's ideas and makes McVeigh appear a martyr. Tom Williams, a spokesman for Wal-Mart, said Wal-Mart wouldn't be selling the book.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL

How Do YOU FEEL ABOUT THE RELEASE OF THE BOOK ABOUT TIMOTHY MCVEIGH?

"I think everyone has a "I don't think it's right right to defend because it reminds a lot of themselves." people of what happened and of a guy a lot people —AMANDA DANSKIN don't like." junior music theater major

—CHUCK STATON freshman communications major

McVeigh book could lead to prevention "I think it's good. They "There's a lot of things should release such books." people are able to buy that a lot people don't agree —USMAN WASHEED with." freshman MIS major

—TONYA ZUNIGHA sophomore math education majot

"They should not have "I don't think anyone published a book for him." should buy it." —TYRONE ROBINSON junior general studies major

itler's diary. Marx's economic theories. Historical accounts of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. The Bible. These works all have one thing in common: They were all controversial works at some point in history, and many still are. There is now one more book to add to this list: American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Bombing. To prevent another holocaust, we must never lose the ability to read Mien Kampf, and to prevent another travesty like Oklahoma City's, we must never forget

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"I think all he wants is more attention, and I think we shouldn't give him any more attention." —GENTLE VANDEBURGH freshman political science major

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exactly how a rrin can callously call the public light by a book such as Terrorist, the bombing of a daycare "collateral damage." kids who shot their classmates may have There is a precedent. seen their 'hero' for what he was — insane. Remember David Koresh? The Waco McVeigh may have also seen less appeal Wacko died in relative obscurity, with none in anti-federal government murder, and 168 of his ideas brought to light in any serious people could still be alive. way. All that is widely known about Koresh Don't read the book if you don't want to, was that he died in a fireball after a but understand that this book could possibly shootout with federal agents. prevent someone five years from now from Koresh became a martyr to many people seeing McVeigh as a patriot. for his fight with the government, a stance McVeigh did not write this book, and it McVeigh embraced and which may have will not make him a martyr. influenced the Columbine shooters as well. It will show everyone just what an evil Had Koresh's ideas been forced into the and worthless human being he was. •

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LETTERS UCOSA tries to change 'generic' diplomas

Dorm heat unbearable

BY ANN DEE MCCLANE

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am writing in regard to the dorm experience I have had here at UCO. Right now it is 2:01 a.m. and I cannot sleep, because it is about 80 degrees in my room with the windows open. I live on the 1st floor and I don't even want to imagine how hot the girls are above me. I made a call to the West Hall front desk last night to report the hot conditions on my hall and to request that they turn on the air. The RA that took the call said that she would send someone down to check the air and would log the complaint for management to see. She herself ended up coming down 15 minutes later entering rooms and taking temps. She did not enter my room, but I do know that she recorded the temperature in Room A27 at 82 degrees at about 10 p.m. To me, this is not an acceptable temperature with the amount of money that UCO charges for housing fees and with the resources that they have. It is a day later and there is still no cool air entering our rooms. I understand that it might take a while for the air conditioner or heating unit to "kick in," but there is no excuse for the numerous amounts of times last semester when it was just broke. I feel that UCO didn't take the students requests to fix it seriously until the news was called, because it was suddenly fixed within 24 hours after it had been broke for almost a week. We are not even sure if it is working now, because we cannot seem to figure out why it would be off with the temperatures so high in our rooms. The air is blowing through the vents, but it is just as warm if not warmer. I am sitting here in the dark with only the light from the computer because my roommate is sleeping, and I have been reminded of another problem. Some male just came to my window, which is open for the cooler air outside, and was looking in for about five seconds but left when he saw the light from my computer through the thin sheet we have for a curtain. Frankly, that just scared the crap out of me. UCO prides itself on providing safety features for the students who come to class here, but what about those of us who call this home? As for me, I will endure the heat and be sleeping with my windows CLOSED. Sincerely,

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The UCOSA House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would list specific majors on UCO diplomas.

etters concerning UCO's policy on generic diplomas prompted a representative from the UCO student government (UCOSA) to draft a bill in hopes of reversing the university's decision. The bill was written by Anthony Njoroge, who feels it represents the views of the students. Section 3 of the measure states, "University policy shall be to procure diplomas that assert a graduate's specific major, and that these diplomas shall be handed out instead of our generic, bare and generally

ambiguous type presented currently." The Vista received numerous electronic posts after the appearance of a recent article from students who became upset after learning that their diplomas make no mention of their majors or minors. UCOSA passed the piece of legislation, and the university's House approved it 21-0 March 26. "There has been no Senate action yet," said Daniel Harris, president of the student body. Once approved by the Senate, Harris must sign the bill before it can be sent to the president and vice president of UCO, said

Keith Weber of the president's office. It then can be enacted. Harris could not be reached for comment about whether he agrees with the bill or not. Weber said that no research has been done on the costs of implementing the proposal. "It is still in the very, very early stages," he said. Weber also said that UCOSA is not quite prepared for serious talks about the legislation. "UCOSA thinks it's an issue of importance," he said. "We think it's fair and appropriate to have discussions on issues that are important to UCOSA so that people understand why we arrive at the decisions we arrive at." •

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TRACK: Funding deadline approaches

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three weeks to raise $300,000. He received a bid to fix the track in March. The initial estimate from last spring was approximately $400,000. The new figure is about $100,000 less. Kirk said all the donated money and services would have to be in place by then if the program is to remain. Webb said he was investigating some resources still available to him, but would not discuss the details. Holding off-campus meets is not an option, Kirk said. "It's

something we don't want to do." Oklahoma Christian College and Edmond North High School said in January that UCO could use their facilities, but they say no one has contacted them. UCO has the only track in the Lone Star North Conference and it is used for various state meets, Parent said. "The decision affects not only us. We hold state high school and middle school meets here, as well as AAU and USA Track and Field. This will affect the whole state," he said. •

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Fall tuition waver deadline nears department within the college," said Ronnie Hopkins, assistant Staff Writer director of Prospective Student tudents in all areas of the ServiCes/Scholarships. university may be eligible for Tuition waivers offer students tuition waivers next semester. the chance to get a financial break The College of Graduate in funding their college education. Studies and Research is offering "It makes my tuition lower by a tuition waivers for fall 2001 to considerable margin. It's nice to students. have a break. I am a college student Undergraduate students can after all," said Marce Terry, learn how to obtain tuition waivers graduate speech and language by calling the Prospective Student pathology student. Services/Scholarships office. To be eligible for graduate "Each college is awarded tuition tuition waivers, one must be an waiver money and then the Oklahoma resident, have a current colleges disperse the money to each overall GPA of 3.5 (undergraduate BY NATALIE SMITH

GPA will be used to evaluate firstyear graduate students), be enrolled full-time in graduate courses for fall 2001, be formally admitted into graduate studies, have no other financial aid or tuition waiver and be enrolled for courses at UCO. The deadline for graduate tuition waivers is April 20. Students must bring a current transcript showing fall enrollment, as well as a cover letter. Recipients will be notified by May 7. To apply, check with each department to see if they have their own applications or use the general application. •

BOOK: New release spurs controversy

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"We just made the decision not to carry the book," said Williams. "We believe that this is what most of our associates and customers would expect." Landmark Books, a Christian bookstore in Edmond, won't be selling the biography either. "I don't think he should be able to profit from the horrible thing that he's done," said Norma Morgan, a manager at the bookstore. The inside flap of the book's cover states that a portion of the authors'

royalties will be donated to the Oklahoma Red Cross and the Oklahoma National Memorial Foundation; however, both organizations turned down the offer. The Oklahoma National Memorial Foundation refused to accept the donations in a press conference March 28. David Lewis, CEO of the Oklahoma Red Cross, said, "The Red Cross has also declined to accept any donations from the proceeds of the book."

The authors Dan Herbeck and Lou Michel say that their account of McVeigh's life was gathered without compensation or right of approval and that they have interviewed over 150 people who knew McVeigh. The book also contains previously unpublished photos. Herbeck and Michel live in western New York. Herbeck has won statewide awards for stories on fraud and government corruption. Michel writes for the Buffalo News and has won a few Associated Press awards. •

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Group strives for campus diversity

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he Black Student Association (BSA) has spent this year striving to reach a foundation of love and unity at UCO, their theme for this year. BSA is holding "Survivor Week" April 17 through the 22. Throughout this time they will be having a Mexican dinner, a graduate reception, water wars, a popcorn night, a multi-cultural formal and a barbecue. "Anyone is welcome at the events," said Patrice Stephens, BSA president. "The only events that cost are the formal and the barbecue for non-members." With 50 to 60 active members, the BSA is working to create a more diverse organization for the university. "My personal goals are to make it [BSA] more diverse and more well known on campus," said Stephens. The BSA takes part in many events throughout the year, including a fashion and talent show, a BSA gameday, a food drive and in conjunction with Multicultural Student Services, the Miss Black UCO Pageant. "We want people to know that they don't have to be African American to be in our group," said Stephens.

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s our 737 circled Will Rogers World Airport, the gentleman sitting next to me, who hadn't spoken a word since our plane left Denver, turned from the window and asked accusingly, "What's up with the red dirt?" By the time I explained the joys of having red clay instead of dirt, he had an even more pressing question about the oil wells on the infield of the airport runway. In fifteen seconds, my fellow airline passenger had brought up all I knew about Oklahoma City when I had moved here in January, three months prior to our flight. Sure I could recall some things about "The Boz" or "Big Country," but my knowledge of Oklahoma didn't reach far beyond the subjects of red clay and oil — landmarks I could observe on a drive from Kansas City to Dallas. Over the past three months I have discovered that those who think of Oklahoma as nothing more than someplace you drive through to get to Texas are really missing out. My first trip to Oklahoma, after accepting my position at UCO, was to look for a place to live. Upon discovering the rent for apartments and prices for homes in Oklahoma City, my fiancée and I deemed this area "Affordable Land." The same 2,000-square-foot home that sells for a very reasonable $170,000 in Kansas City goes for $120,000 in Oklahoma City. You couple that with the 39cent cans of soda at 7-11 and you can see why I was excited. The biggest knock residents of this area have against Oklahoma City is that, and I quote, "There is nothing to do here." When I interviewed at UCO, more than one person asked me why in the world I would want to

were the only signs of life in the stockyards that day. Desperate for entertainment, I headed for Bricktown looking for excitement. With a ballpark closed during the off-season and a canal drained for the winter, Bricktown was hardly a cure for the blues. I headed back to Kansas City, fearful that I had in fact decided to move to the most boring place on earth. I now realize how wrong I was. How many cities have a museum as beautiful and unique as the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum? Name another city the size of Oklahoma City with such amazing ethnic diversity. Few metropolitan areas are within minutes of three universities the size and quality of UCO, Oklahoma State, and OU. Nowhere else will you find a memorial with the impact and beauty of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Oklahoma City may not have a famous party district, but believe me when I say the importance of a party district decreases dramatically as you become an adult with a fulltime job. We may not have a major league sports team. Good. This means we don't have to worry about a greedy owner pressuring the tax payers for a new stadium or an underachieving team breaking our hearts (see the Kansas City Chiefs) . I haven't even mentioned the zoo, Remington Park, the clean air, or the absence of major traffic jams. Anyone who says there is nothing to do in this city just isn't trying. Oklahoma City may not be the tourist hotspot a new television campaign makes it out to be, but it is a great choice when deciding where to raise a family or start a career. Plus, come to think of it, I kindof like the red clay. •

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The Black Student Association hosted a hot dog and lemonade stand April 5 near Broncho Lake. Sophomore Lahoma Dade squeezes mustard on senior Carla Jackson's hot dog.

The BSA has recently taken part in a fund-raiser by selling hotdogs and lemonade outside the University Center to raise money to bring in prospective students to show them what the organization is all about. "We are bringing in about 50 prospective students of all races to come to UCO," said Stephens. According to Stephens, the BSA began in the 1970s at UCO and is currently the second largest organization on campus in total

number of members. "As a member, a student can gain leadership skills," said Stephens. "To be an active member, a person needs to come to the meetings and take part in fundraising events." Meetings are held every other Wednesday in the University Center. The last meeting on April 18 will be elections for the 11 offices in the organization. For more information, call Stephens at 974-6106. •

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SPORTS Softball team splits doubleheader with Southwestern

CO softball, coming off a doubleheader sweep of Northwestern State Thursday, April 5, spilt a twinbill with Southwestern State in Weatherford on Saturday, April 7. The Bronchos, winning the

opener 3-0 and dropping the nightcap 4-0, are now 22-18 for the season and 3-7 in the Lone Star Conference North. Jessica Kirby led the way in the first game, pitching a two-hit shutout on the mound. Kirby,

improving to 12-8 on the season, gave up hits in the second and seventh inning. UCO broke out on top in the opener 2-0, getting a RBI single from Erin Crank and a run-scoring double from Julie Cyr. Crank

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Bronchos in LSC driver's seat BY RYAN Ross Sports Writer

CO baseball powered out yet another doubleheader sweep on Saturday, April 7 against Northeastern State (NSU) in Tahlequah. The Bronchos, fresh off Friday's 8-4 victory over NSU, dominated Saturday's twinbill. UCO rallied up a 13-5 first-game rout, and then smashed out three homers in an 18-8 nightcap roll-over to clinch the series. "We're in a zone right now at the plate and everybody is hitting the ball hard," UCO coach Wendell Simmons said. "We also played good defense and our pitching was solid. It feels good to go on the road and get three conference road wins." UCO extends its winning streak to 10 straight games with Saturday's double victory. The Bronchos

improve to 29-8 overall and a Lone Star Conference North-best 13-1. Kirk Gore, remaining unbeaten on the mound, opened for the Bronchos. Gore, picking up his seventh pitching win, gave up only six hits, while striking out five. UCO trailed 2-1 after two innings in the opener, but Todd Higgins tied the score at 2-2 in the third-inning with a solo homer. Higgins then produced a RBI single in the fourth, giving UCO a 5-2 advantage. John Rogers led the Broncho bat attack in the fifth inning as he smashed out a grand slam, while Matt Wright added a two-run dinger and Rothy Briggs a run-scoring single to give UCO a overpowering 12-2 lead. Rogers hit an RBI single in the sixth inning, with NSU managing just two runs in the bottom of the seventh, sealing a UCO win at 13-5. A slugfest is all that could describe the Broncho's nightcap performance. Rogers led the way with two

homers and Brian Coy's- two-run double in the first three innings upped UCO's score to 7-5. The fourth inning brought an end to any hopes for an NSU victory as the Bronchos burned down the diamond with a season-best 11-run, nine-hit stomping. David Jones, producing four RBIs in the inning, belted a two-run homer early and added a two-run double late. Ray Danzy, coming off an incredible five homer trip against Southwestern State, smashed a tworun homer and a solo shot from Rogers gave UCO a commanding 18-5 lead. Coty Cooper achieved the pitching win to improve to 3-3, while Austin Shroyer and Al Morales both saw relief action. The Bronchos have now won 15 of their last 16 games and return to league action Tuesday, April 10 with a 1:30 p.m. twinbill at Cameron. â&#x20AC;˘

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Senior transfer from Labette (Kan.) Community College, Todd Higgins, gets under and catches a fly ball for an out in a recent doubleheader. The No. 17-ranked Bronchos have won 15 of their last 16 games and lead the Lone Star Conference at 13-1.

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REVIEW Ted Demme 'Blows' away audience with new film :rc4v.co

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"Johnny is a chameleon," said Kristina has not yet visited her Demme. "I wanted an actor with the father in prison. He is now 58. ability to transform themselves into "Hopefully after seeing this movie their character." she will be ready," said Demme. Demme chose lesser known actors Demme said there is a possibility to round out the cast, using Depp's that Jung's sentence may be rename as the box-office draw. examined, adding those convicted Jung's former wife Mirtha along with Jung received much (Penelope Cruz) and daughter lighter sentences of about 20 months. Kristina were supportive of the film. Demme knew the ending of the "Mirtha is a remarkable lady," said movie before he began production. Demme. He describes her as clean "Because I knew how the film and sober and trying to lead as would end, I was able to take poetic normal a life as possible. Demme said license with the rest of the film to she hopes the movie will prevent illustrate Jung's rise and fall in the other women from making the same drug world." said Demme. mistake and entering the drug scene. Demme will take the completed Mirtha and Jung are now film to the prison to show Jung. They corresponding. will sit in an attorney's conference "One week they love each other, room with a warden and watch it. and the next they hate each other," "I'll have to let you know how said Demme laughing. that goes," said Demme. •

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Vocal music students win awards at statewide conference "The NATS auditions began Saturday and students ranging from Student Writer high school level to college to post CO vocal music students faired college students participated," said well at the National Govich. Organization of Teachers of UCO students either placed or Singing (NATS) statewide made it to the finals in most conference and auditions March 30 categories entered. and 31 at UCO, said Marilyn Govich, UCO women took every award in head coordinator of the NATS the sophomore category. Sheena conference and vocal instructor. Smith won first, Julia Mulford took BY ANNE SCHELSSELMAN

second and Sara Janzen took third. UCO men also placed in two different categories. Michael Scroggins won first in the graduate division and Stephen Murray took third place in the senior category. Other UCO students who didn't place did make finals, allowing them to compete in the second round. Sophomore women finalists included Noelle Moorad and Rachel Calvert.

Christie Teeters and Tien Kung of the junior women both placed in the finals. Other finalists were Niyati Sheth of the senior women and Carter Caywood of the freshmen men. Vocal instructors who had students place or make it to the finals include Kay Creed, Brenda Johnson, Marilyn Govich and Pamela Green. "Music majors were required to present operatic arias and art songs in

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• Circle K International will meet at 7 p.m. in the University Center, Room 314. For more information, call Jalal at 974-2377. • Fencing Club will hold a beginning fencing class at 7:30 p.m. in the Broncho Corral. For more information, log on to jbowden@ucok.edu . • BLISS will present the movie Why

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1, 12 Center Ballroom. For more information, call Lora at 974-4178. • Bacchus will meet at 5 p.m. in the UCO Commons Clubhouse. For more information, call Malissa at 974-4267. • The Japan Student Association will hold a Japanese Conversation Class from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 217. For more information, call Yoko at 844-9554. • Nepal Student Association will meet at 1 p.m. in the Business Building, Room 201B. For more information, call 715-2752. • The College of Liberal Arts will have a Spring Symposium at 8 a.m. in the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call David at 974-5631. •

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Lost Property April 3, 10:14 a.m. A cell phone was lost in lot R-12. The owner cancelled the number. April 4, 12:22 p.m. A cell phone was reported missing between the Communications and Business Buildings. The owner called to cancel the number and discovered $480 in calls had been charged to her. The incident is under investigation.

Threatening Phone Call April 2, 5:37 p.m. A woman reported a call threatening to break the legs of a man she knows. The caller stated the man would have two months to get insurance because the breaks were going to be compound.

April 4, 10:25 a.m. A library employee stated an Asian female called her number thinking it was Academic Affairs. The caller complained about a professor calling her a name in class. She stated if it happened again, she would hurt the professor.

Found Property April 3, 1:33 p.m. A wallet was found in a men's room in the Library. The owner was contacted; nothing was missing.

Fire Alarm April3, 11:33 p.m. A firework was fired off in the 2nd floor hallway in East Hall. Damage was minor; there were no witnesses. April 4, 4:55 a.m. A buffing machine triggered a fire alarm in the University Center. April 5, 9:43 a.m. A trash can caught fire on the 3rd floor stairway at East Hall. There was no other damage.

Assault April4, 4:31 p.m. DPS officers responded to a fight in the Business Building. Witnesses described an argument that turned into a shoving match. The victims were advised they could press charges. April 5, 8:46 p.m. A fight over owed money occurred in Lot S-4. The victim said he did not owe any money and the suspect then head-butted him and stole his keys.

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I am moving to Edmond next fall from Milwaukee and want to know what kind of nightlife/social life I can expect. I have heard bad things about Oklahoma, such as tornadoes and country bars. Is this true? —Rockerchick (via e-mail)

Dear Rocker Where do I start? Oklahoma is very different from Milwaukee, but not all bad. UCO is near OKC, which has the Paseo art district (N.W. 30th and Dewey) with some neat art galleries, stores and a great bar/restaurant. N.W. 23rd and Classen (also known as little Saigon) has some of the best Asian food on the continent. Bricktown (just east of the skyscrapers downtown) has some decent clubs and dining (my favorite is the martini bar) and is OKC's main party zone during the holidays. Western Ave. around N.W. 40th has a great sushi restaurant and some oddities shops. There is about one great concert every month (listen to KATT 100.5 FM for rock, The Twister 101.9 FM for country and KYIS 98.9 FM for the best morning show and a good mix of rock and alternative. If you like teenage boy bands and similar refuse, KJ 102.7 is your best bet, but your IQ will drop five points every minute you listen). OKC also has several parks such as the Myriad Gardens, where you can watch people be assaulted by crazed ducks. Notice a trend? Yup, almost everything around here involves leaving Edmond. There are a couple college bars in Edmond (Henry Hudon's is the best) and the campus has some fairly decent parties (the Asian American Student Association threw the best ones last year). There are also several Greek houses near campus that usually have something going on, but no two people can agree on the best fraternity or sorority to hang out with, and which ones to avoid. Finally, if you are unfortunate enough to live in the dorms (avoid East and West Hall at all costs), be prepared for it being hot-as-Hell one minute and freezing the next. But the benefit of dorm life is the people. UCO has students from around 100 countries, most who live on or near campus. These students can easily teach you more than any professor, plus they tend to get good music and video games years before they are released in the United States.

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Aft ak ilfbout Live. Ausic • Bruce Benson will be in concert on April 13 at the Blue Belle Saloon in Guthrie. For more information, call 260-2355.

• The Modern Language Film Series continues with My Mother's House at 2 p.m. and also at 4 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 223.

• Bishops Alley will perform at 10 p.m. April 13 at Long Ears in Shawnee. For more information, call Jarrod at 382-4666 or log on to www.bishopsalley.com .

• Edmond Council Chambers will have a candidate debate for mayor at 7 p.m. on April 16. Deadline for voter registration is April 13. Election Day will be May 8.

• The Mudslingers will perfrom at 10:15 p.m. April 14 at the Blue Note. For more information, call 478-0219.

Exhibits

• UCO Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. April 24 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more information, call 974-3375.

Sioteial Ev:trits

• The Vision Maker: The Paintings of Mirac Creepingbear will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday through May 31 at the Red Earth Museum, 2100 N.E. 52nd St. at the Omniplex. Admission is free with paid Omniplex admission. For more information, call 427-5228.

• The original Hunter "Patch" Adams, M.D., will be the keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual Azalea Pediatric Symposium April 23 and 24 in Muskogee. For more information, call (918) 684-2349.

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• Dinner and Murder Mystery Theater features productions from 6 to 9 p.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. everyday at 1841 N.W. 16. All • Sir Ushindi Spears Entertainment will have "The Final productions include a meal and attendees participate in Exam, The Ultimate College Week" May 21 through 28 in solving a murder mystery. Those planning to attend must the Westin Hotel. VIP tickets are available. For more R.S.V.P. seven days in advance. For more information, call information or to purchase tickets, call the State Fair Box 524-7676. Office at 948-6800, Justice Fashions at 424-2848, East Coast Wear at 521-0011, Urban Clothing District in Quail Springs • The House of Bernarda Alba will be performed at 8 p.m. Mall at 749-1782 or Phat Gear in Crossroads Mall at 631- April 19 to 21 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more information, call 974-3375. 5762. • Full Circle Regalia an American Indian Dance toup with • Broadway Tonight: Swing Dance America will be Sherman Chaddlesone Arts and Letters Lectures will be held performed at 7:30 p.m. April 26 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more information, call 974-3375. • at 2 p.m. April 10 in Pegasus Theater.

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PART TIME artist needed. Apply at 203 E Main in Edmond, M/Tu/Sat only.

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING, Legends Sports Complex, 801 NW 122nd, OKC. Full & part time positions available for managers, fry cooks, line servers, cashiers. Top Wages, nights & weekends. Apply in person M-F 9-5.

$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901.

COFFEE CREEK Golf Course needs snack bar & beverage cart help, flexible hours, F/P time. Call 340-4653.

FOR RENT

PART TIME positions available at UPS. Three various shift times available. Great for college schedule, and no weekends. Pay starts at $8.50/hr. Call 948-2405 for more info.

GROWING COMPANY needs highly enthusiastic, energetic people for mkt/advertising dept, $6-$8/hr DOE, plus commission. Full time pay for part time work, low stress, casual dress environment. Contact Scott at 640-3319. GREAT JOB, part time, for college students. Apply in person at Smitty's Wine & Spirits, 12021 N MacArthur, OKC.

SERVICES

CAREGIVERS needed for church nursery. Sunday mornings 8:15-12:15, Wed morn 9-11:15, Wed nights 5-8:15. $7/hr, contact Julia at 341-3205.

DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998.

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PROFESSIONAL wedding photographer, 12 years experience, color and photo journalistic black & white. Friendly and professional service. Free consultation. Call Caroline at 341-9032. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Wednesday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732. A Z TYPING Assistance with reports, term papers, newsletters, fact sheets, etc. Let me meet your typing needs! Call Con at 348-5673 â&#x20AC;˘ -

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1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341 7911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedyplace.com Welcome Students!

AAAA* Able, Accepting, Adoption Approved. Professional Caucasian couple. country setting, ready with tons of love. laughter, hugs and kisses to adopt a baby. Please call toll free 1-866-4682631(pin#6061) or email DawnJim2adopt@aol.com

LOST AND FOUND CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS. SUNGLASSES, WATCHES, KEYS, ETC.

PROFESSOR'S family needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends. Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required. Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032.

ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405 341 2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING available *PREPARATION for TOEFL

GROWING CO seeks enthusiastic person for full time office position. $8.50/hr, computer skills preferred. Fax resume to 348-6871 or call Megan at 3486457.

DYNAMIC sales person needed at art gallery. Apply at 203 E Main in Edmond, M/Tu/Sat only.

PERSONALS

NEW HORIZON Child Development Center at NW 150th & May has PT teaching positions. Competitive wages, 752-0221. NEW HORIZON Child Development Center at 1909 SE 15th in Edmond has PT teaching positions. Competitive wages, 348-1491. NEW HORIZON Child Development Center at 14300 N Western has PT teaching positions. Competitive wages, 748-4424. SUMMER HELP-Responsible M/F to occupy summer with twin 14-yr-old boys. M-F 9am-4pm. You provide transportation, we provide lunch, fun and $110/wk plus other benefits. Phone 3406212. FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES CLUBS * STUDENT GROUPS Earn $1000-$2000 this semester with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at 888-923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com

PART TIME help needed at construction supply & equipment co. Need person to work weekdays during school year doing delivery & warehouse. Must be 18 w/good driving record, able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. FLEX HRS, M-F 85, $6.50-$7/hr. Contractors Supply Co, NE 30th & Santa Fe (near capitol), 5257431. ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for PT employment at Gingiss Formalwear. Hourly + great commissions. Call Jon for details at 751-1745 or apply at Quail Springs Mall or Windsor Park location, 23rd & Meridian, OKC. BUY OR SELL AVON. If you would like set your own hours and earn up to 50% of your sales, then call 425-6032 or email me at CrystalWard @Avon.net . Nothing to buy. PART/FULL time position available for mechanically inclined individual who can help with maintenance and repair in OKC and Edmond. Pay based on experience. Call 427-1080. TEACHERS' AIDES: Set up materials and assist instructors in summer school programs. Train now for Summer School Programs. 2-4 days/wk. Sylvan Learning Ctr, 842-7323. EDMOND YMCA is now hiring for summer programs and before-school childcare. Free membership and competitive pay. Call 348-9622. NANCY'S BLOOMERS is now hiring for F/P time seasonal outdoor retail sales and care of flowers, April, May, June. $6/hr to start. Work hard, have fun, get a tan. Call Nancy 341-3919, leave message.

ONE BEDROOM apartment, unfurnished. Appliances, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 3419651.

BRYANT GROVE APTS 20 S Bryant, Edmond Students, we have what you want! We offer comfortable apts w/affordable prices. Our Feb & Mar Special for new residents leasing a 2 bdrm apt is no application fee and with a 6-mo lease you'll receive $250 off your last month's rent. Our 1 bdrm special for new residents is no application fee and with a 6-mo lease you'll receive $100 off last month's rent. Come by or call 341-2161 today or visit us at bryantgrove.com on the web.

2 BEDROOMS open in 3 bedroom apt, girls only, all bills paid. Share kitchen/living rm. 313 E Edwards, (h)787-6880, (c)590-1086. YES WE CAN... Newly remodeled, lower rents, lower move-in costs, furnished and short-term leases available. Going, going... Call now 341-7987. BRYANT GROVE Apts now open on Saturdays 9-4 and Sundays 1-5 for your convenience. Ask us about our "weekend only" special for new residents, 20 S Bryant, Edmond, 341-2161.

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LAW OFFICE Part time morning hours. Office experience preferred. Resume required. 341-9966, ask for Mr. Wayne.

1998 CHRYSLER Sebring convertible, 45K miles, white, black top, black cloth interior, new brakes, CD player. $16,000 OBO. Please call Mitchell anytime (405)919-9867.

APPLY NOW, summer sports camps for north & westside YMCA. Coordinator & counselor positions available. Apply in person, or call Jason at 709-0231.

LARGE SOFA for sale with fairly new couch cover and matching pillows. Moving, must sell! $110 (in good condition). Please call 341-9634.

SMALL international telecom co needs PT help with the following skills: Word, Excel, Quickbooks and light phone. We offer a fun & energized working environment in Edmond. Outgoing personality who can deal with fast-paced work environment. Call 405-830-4423.

PAINTBALL Enthusiasts: Shocker Sport Turbo 2000 for sale. Lots of upgrades. $1300 (new), asking $600. Call Alex at 359-1047.

HEALTH FOOD Store sales help needed, 9-2 or 2-7, M-F and every other Saturday. Apply at 1415 S Blvd, Edmond.

ROOMMATES LOOKING for a roommate for a house, five minute drive from UCO, $200/mo. Washer & dryer included. Call pager 9048936.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN FULL TIME Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is a private research institute located adjacent to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OKC, OK. The Foundation has a stimulating research environment with emphasis in basic research in Protein Studies, Cardiovascular Biology, Molecular & Cell Biology, lmmunobiology & Cancer, Free Radical Biology & Aging, Arthritis/Immunology, and Mammalian Genetics. Currently OMRF has many full time biomedical research technician positions available. BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Biology is required. No experience is required, but experienced technicians are encouraged to apply. Great benefit package. To apply, contact the Human Resources Dept at 271-7430. Visit OMRF website for job postings and application forms at www.omrf.ouhsc.edu E EO/A A E

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