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>Sports Teeing off in Texas Broncho golf traveled to Texas April 6 after taking their third UCO–Kickingbird championship. ✓ Page 7

>Features Out of Africa Burkina Faso's first UCO student talks about the cultural differences between the United States and his native country. ✓ Page 15

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1968, U.S. President Lyndon B Johnson signed the 1968 Civil Rights Act, putting it into law.

f the 13 students competing, Aaron Sweazy claimed the title of Mr. UCO April 6 in Constitution Hall. Contestants donned formal wear and casual wear and showcased talent in different mediums of performance. Sweazy, a physical education junior, rhythmically twisted his body and belted out an a cappella version of "King of the Road." The audience clapped out a beat. Sweazy plans to tour local schools and do an anti-smoking campaign. "I just want to carry the Mr. UCO name with dignity and class, the way it should be treated," Sweazy said. First runner-up and the judges' Most Congenial Award went to broadcast journalism senior Zach Anderson.

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"It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose."

UCO student Eric Giles was arrested April 9 following a police pursuit through the University Suites.

— Darrin Weinberg

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As of April 10, Giles was being held in the Oklahoma County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, resisting arrest, false representation and assault on a law enforcement officer.

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chords," Anderson said before performing. He began strumming what could have passed for an Eagles ballad. The audience simmered with laughter as members realized the grunge-style vocals were for Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time." After receiving the award, Anderson said, "I've always said as a joke since I was a freshman I'd run for Mr. UCO. Since it's my last year here, I knew it was now or never." John Reagor Jr., media management PHOTO SERVICES ' graduate student, won Junior physical education junior Aaron second runner up. He Sweazy was crowned Mr. UCO April 6. sang a blues styled song called "The World Goes "I always wanted to be a rock Around." star, and I know about three

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Sweazy crowned Mr. UCO 2002

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Giles allegedly entered a student's apartment of the Suites without permission during the chase.

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Reagor said he got his vocal experience from traveling and performing with his grandparents, who had a touring musical act. Amir Siddique, computer science sophomore, danced a routine he called "Dancing with Different Languages" and won the People's Choice Award. Sporting sunglasses and a backward baseball cap, he unleashed an array of dance moves reminiscent of Michael Jackson. Siddique said his friends noticed how well he could dance and urged him to enter the Mr. UCO pageant. Siddique said, "I couldn't believe I won the award from the audience. It's a great honor." During the formal wear section of the show, contestant Rafael Quiles II, funeral science freshman, popped a surprise marriage proposal on his girlfriend Silvia Chavarria, political science freshman and current Miss Hispanic UCO. Chavarria, who was escorting Quiles, said he approached her on stage and slipped the engagement ring on her finger. "I didn't say anything because I was so shocked," Chavarria said. "He walked around the stage to do his modeling thing, and when he came back, I said yes." She said, "We'd talked about getting married, but I didn't know he'd do it right there in front of everyone." The couple met six months ago and plan to marry this summer. Quiles said, "It was a spur of the moment thing. I thought it would be a neat way to do it and make sure she'd never forget." Trey McCurley, sophomore theater arts major and Mr. UCO 2001 served as the evening's master of ceremonies. McCurley said, "The women flocked to me after I won my title. It was madness."

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OPINION & ED TORIAL Do YOU PLAN TO VOTE DURING THE UCOSA ELECTIONS WEDNESDAY?

"No. I didn't know about "The what?" it."

—HIROSHI WATANABO

—ERIN HAMM

Senior Family and Child Development Junior major Dietetics major

Power for change lies solely in students "Probably not" —JEREMY COLLINS

"Yes."

Sophomore Health Physical Education major

—KEN HARDY Junior Forensic Science major

oting doesn't seem to be a very popular thing at UCO. Many people don't even know when elections are and many don't even care. Do you even know who your current student president is? As far as we at The Vista can tell, aside from voting for faculty parking permits for themselves, UCOSA doesn't get much done. They pass things but whatever they pass has to be approved by Dr. Webb. If he doesn't

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don't know any of the candidates." —KAT LOVING Sophomore Theatre Arts Major

"That's fine with me."

"No I didn't know anything about it."

—TRACY SEMMEL Senior Speech Pathology major

—BRITTANY WILLIAMS Freshman Undecided major

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outside Webb's office and picket or protest about a certain issue, there is more of a chance of it getting passed, or not passed, whichever the case may be. We are supposed to vote for UCOSA members that will represent our interests and pass laws accordingly. UCOSA can pass all the laws they want but with the way things are now, they have no muscle to get those laws through. The muscle lies with the students. •

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approve it, it doesn't happen. So it's not necessarily UCOSA's fault that stuff doesn't happen. Nevertheless, nothing happens. If nothing happens, why would students care? What is the incentive to vote for one candidate over another when the end result is going to be zero? The power ultimately resides in the student body. You have a lot more power than you think. If a crowd of 300 UCO students were to stand

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POLICE BRIEFS Larceny

Chowning for an expired tag. The driver was issued three Apr. 2, 9:17 a.m. citations and released at the A computer scanner and slide scene. adapter were stolen from room 215 of the Communications Fraud Building. Apr. 5, 11:22 p.m. A juvenile male used UCO's Missing Person computer equipment and Apr. 3, 11:05 p.m. Internet access to purchase A women reported that her computer components through daughter had not been seen use of a stolen credit card since midnight on Apr. 3. number.

Vandalism

Informational Apr. 4 2:24 p.m. A plastic sack containing unused syringes was found in the Max Chamber Library's book drop.

Apr. 2, 11:41 a.m. DPS was dispatched to the Commons on the report that a door had been kicked in.

Harassment

Alarm

Apr. 2, 4:48 p.m. Apr. 6, 1:43 a.m. A person was being harassed in DPS officers responded to an front of the Nigh University alarm from the University Center. â&#x20AC;˘ Center bookstore.

Traffic Related Apr. 2 1:27 a.m. A vehicle was stopped at the intersection of 'Ayers and

Editors Note: Information reported in Police Briefs is taken from UCO's Department of Public Safety log, which is an open record available to the public upon request.

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PAGEANT: Local businesses provided prizes continued from page 1 McCurley received credit at the UCO bookstore and other prizes he said totaled around $1,000 for winning last year's pageant. In addition, he rode in the 2001 homecoming parade. This year's winners won prizes from Bahama Breeze, Lazer Quest of Oklahoma City, Parson's Jewelry, Sherrick's Barber Shop and Souper Salad. This was Sweazy's second Mr. UCO pageant. Last year he won second runner-up and the judges' Most Congenial Award. Sweazy said, "I was more confident at the start. Once I saw how tough the competition was, I became unsure of myself." Reagor said, "Any of these guys could have easily been Mr. UCO tonight. The school was well represented." •

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UCO musician won't conform to standards BY ZACH

Staff Writer eremy Castle is an independent country singer and songwriter who wants his music heard. In an industry where acoustic and steel guitars are being replaced with clean digital sounds, Castle is sticking to the traditional form that he grew up listening to on his small farm outside Blanchard, Oklahoma. Castle is a graduate of East Central University and is currently working on his masters in elementary education administration at UCO. He recently wrote and produced his first self-titled CD full of songs resembling the styles of Merle Haggard and George Strait. Fiddles and the high-pitch cries of the steel guitars accompany his deep rich vocals as he tells stories of his

"It is different over there than in the states. Here you almost always need a label to get radio play especially on the top 40 stations. There they are open to play just about anything," Castle said. With the rising controversy that country music is blending in with contemporary pop, Castle says that he will not conform to the current trend of the changing country music business. "The music is changing and there is a lot of controversy surrounding it. I just prefer the traditional sound and styles of the old country singers," he said. The search of fame is not what Castle is looking for as he pursues a career as a country singer. He is a songwriter whose primary goal is to convey his message and emotion to the listeners.

country experiences. Most of his lyrics relate to an aspect of relationships. The girl leaving the guy, why she is staying and when will she leave. As an independent artist with no corporate label helping, Castle is working to promote his CD throughout Oklahoma. He has been successful in getting a few songs on the air at locally-owned radio stations in southern Oklahoma. He has even gotten airplay on country music stations in Europe.

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SPORTS Evans is the right move for UCO games under .500 doesn't seem cause for alarm, but the program in general has seemed tired the last few years and Seward was right to pull the plug. For whatever the reason may be, UCO basketball has failed to get the Oklahoma recruits it shoilld and coincidentally not been able to live up to the reputation that Broncho athletics represent.- Evans hopefully will change that.

BY BRIAN HOSTETLER

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ith the hiring of Terry Evans, UCO has brought some much-needed youthful energy to a program that has been lacking the past few seasons. After a 10-14 season, former coach Jim Seward decided it was time to move on. A record of four

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fter capturing their third straight UCO—Kickingbird Classic championship, the Broncho golf team traveled to the 51st Annual Border Olympics to tee off against a field of Division I golf teams in Laredo, Texas April 6. Dustin Semsch took the individual crown in the Edmond tourney, finishing four over par, 214 with rounds of 72-70-72. UCO also received a fourth place finish from Dan Drake while Matt Norgaard and Todd Dayton tied for fifth. Drake ended the two-day Classic with a 220 10 over par.

He struggled on the front nine at five over par but rebounded on the back nine to go even par 35. Chris Starke who tied for 19th place also played a vital role in UCO's championship. After shooting 83 and 77 the first day, Starke came back even on the front nine 35 and took three birdies on his way to a 33 on the last nine holes. The Bronchos were pumped after the victory and were ready to compete with the big dogs in Texas as the sole Division II team in the Border Olympics. UCO finished a respectable 8 of 17 teams in the 54-hole tournament with an 875 total to leave many of the big dogs licking their wounds. The Bronchos

finished ahead of Division I schools Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Arkansas and six others. "Our guys weren't intimidated by playing in a tournament of this stature.and I think we more than held our own," UCO coach Dax Johnston said. "It was a good experience for us on a tough golf course and can do nothing but help us." Baylor won the tournament with an 845 total on the 7,125 yard, par 72 Laredo country club course. Matt Norgaard was the top

UCO golfer tying for 16th just one above par totaling 217 with rounds of 73-71-73. Dustin Semsch placed 25th totaling 219 with a triple 73 round score. Todd Dayton highlighted the golf team's effort with a second round two under par 70 finishing with a score of 220. The Broncho golf club's next stop is Phoenix, Arizona for the Grand Canyon Invitational. • Log on to www.bronchosports.com 24 hours a day for the latest swing of UCO golf information.

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he UCO College of Education will honor students and faculty in the 18th annual Award Banquet 7 p.m. April 12 at the Nigh University Center Ballroom. "This event provides an opportunity for faculty and departments to recognize outstanding students in a variety of areas," said College of Education Assistant Dean Pam Fly. Robin Lacy, co-chair of the event, said more than 100 people will receive plaques, scholarships and trophies. "Each department choose its own award recipients based on many different criteria," Lacy said.

Susan Scott, assistant professor of education and cochair of the event, said the departments award students throughout the school year. "This award banquet gives them the formal recognition for those awards," Scott said. Some faculty members will receive outstanding service awards during the banquet, Scott said. Fly said students will often list the awards on their resumes. "It's another way for them to show the highlight of their achievements during their years in school," Fly said. For more information, call 974-5701. • Log on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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Sports Editor niversity of Central Oklahoma's School of Music will present Baby, a Tony nominated musical at 8 p.m. April 11-13 and 2 p.m. April 14 at Mitchell Hall. Directed by Billie Thrash, a UCO adjunct instructor and veteran of six other UCO productions, Baby concerns the story of three couples in their 20s, 30s and 40s and how their reactions differ to pregnancy. Thrash said the play deals with elements of comedy and PI k yro SERVICES drama and should be both entertaining and interesting to Jay Krottinger, Jonathan McElroy and Chris Milburn will play three expecting fathers in the UCO School of Music's production of Baby people of all ages. "It deals with some serious April 11-14 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Call 974-3375 for tickets. issues," says Thrash. "Not everybody reacts to the Chesbro and Jay Krottinger. humor is more brought out." impending parenthood the same. Chesbro, a freshman theater Baby, with music composed by For better or for worse." major plays Pam, a 30-something Richard Maltby Jr., first appeared Baby stars UCO music theater high school coach who wants to on Broadway from 1983 to 1984. students Amanda Sasser, a have a child. She says that For tickets, call the Mitchell Jonathan McElroy, Abby though the play is more serious, Hall Theater Box Office at Redmon, Chris Milburn, Jessica "Through the seriousness, the 974-3375. â&#x20AC;˘

"As long as I still get enjoyment hear what they call true country out of it, it is worth it and there is sound. That's all right to me." no pressure to make it big," he said. Jeremy Castle's current CD, In his song, "That's Alright With Jeremy Castle, can be bought online Me," Castle writes, "Money and at www.amazon.com and fame they ain't every thing. I don't www.cdnow.com , and at Borders need to go to Nashville to sing...I and Barnes & Noble booksellers in sing my songs in a little town, where Oklahoma City and Norman. all the old folks gather round, to

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Hall of Fame to honor nine outstanding journalists ine outstanding Oklahoma journalist and Gazette writer; Pam "The an nual ceremony has journalists will be honored Olson, former become an informal homecoming for Friday, April 12 during the Oklahoma City 32nd annual induction KWTV anchor and "The Hall is a distinguished ceremonies of the Oklahoma CNN Washington previous honorees. The Hall is a virtual Journalism Hall of fame at the correspondent; James virtual Who's Who University of Central Oklahoma H. Reid, former of Oklahoma Who's Who of in Edmond. reporter for the Oklahoma Inductees this year are: E. G. Muskogee Phoenix and Journalism, and Journalism, and the crowd will be filled "Bob" Albright, long-time Oklahoman and Times; Oklahoman and Times Dave Story, publisher the crowd will be with the giants of the photojournalist; the late J. Landis of the Claremore filled with the profession," said Dr. Fleming, who worked for a Progress. Terry M., Clark, multitude of newspapers; Francis Sponsored by the giants of the UCO journalism chairman. Langdon, former publisher of the journalism department Tonkawa News; W. U. McCoy, of the University of profession." Framed citations are on display in a author and former arts reporter for Central Oklahoma, the the Oklahoman and Times; Jim luncheon program will special Hall of Fame —Dr. Terry Clark in the Journalism Myers, Tulsa World Washington be begin at 11:30 a.m. chair, journalism building at the correspondent; Fran Morris, in the ballroom at the department former Oklahoma City TV University Center. University of Central Master of ceremonies for Oklahoma. The UCO Journalism the induction will be Mark Department is the host and Thomas, executive director of administrator of the Hall. the Oklahoma Press All members of the Hall of Association. Fame are listed at the Journalism More than 175 journalists, Department's web site at friends and families are http://www.libarts.ucok.edu/jouma expected for the Hall of Fame, lism. • Sign up for the which is co-sponsored by the , E■1"1 i,, m en, s update-‘"' Capus '"' campus chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and Log on to www.thevistaonline.com ,4,‘AgniAiv ..0 Ahevistaen ine.00m the Oklahoma Press 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues. Association.

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Kissing Jessica Stein explores sexuality BY JERA STONE

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U. McCoy (1921- ) W.U. McCoy spent more W than 40 years covering arts and music, culminating in the book Performing and Visual Arts Writing and Reviewing in 1992. A graduate of Arkansas State University where he was named Outstanding Journalist, he served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was feature editor for Western News Service, news editor at the Memphis (Texas) Democrat and a reporter and editor at The Pampa (Texas) News and state editor of The Amarillo Times. He completed the professional writing program at the University of Oklahoma, and worked at the Daily Oklahoman and Oklahoma City Times from 1955 to 1981 as music reviewer, general reporter and copy editor as well as an assistant editor of Orbit, the Sunday magazine.

rances (Fran) Morris (1930 ) Fran Morris has always used her writing career as an advocate for children. Born in Britton, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma in English after majoring in radio and TV. She became "Miss Fran" every morning on KWTV from 1958 to 1967, after working for three years as a writer for WTARTV in Norfolk and KWTV. As writer, producer and hostess of "Storyland," she also wrote children's stories in columns. After earning an MA from the OU , she focused on mental health for children. She continued children's TV work at KFOR for 17 years. She also wrote "Speaking for Children," for The Gazette, KFOR and a talk show on KTOK.

ames H. Reid (1917 - ) James Reid was born in Muskogee and attended Oklahoma A&M in mechanical engineering. When WWII broke out he joined the Army Alf Corps, where he met war correspondent Dixie Tighe who urged him to enter journalism after he wrote a story for Stars and Stripes. After the war he graduated in journalism from Oklahoma A&M and worked for the Muskogee Phoenix as reporter, farm editor and photographer. In 1950, he joined The Daily Oklahoman in a 31-year career covering police courts, education and business. He cultivated a wide range of sources that trusted him because he would get the story right.

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Where exactly they end up consummating the relationship is another moment not to be missed. Helen never has a problem of admitting to others about being in a lesbian relationship, but it takes Jessica months before she tells Joan. When Jessica finally has the chance to discuss the relationship with her mother, it is easily the most moving scene of the film. Feldshuh, who has made a career out of playing Jewish mothers (or so it seems sometimes), is absolutely perfect as the devoted and at times

he scene is undeniably New. York, and the main character is unmistakably influenced by Annie Hall. Kissing Jessica Stein is directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld, and stars Jennifer Westfeldt and Heather Juergensen who, incidentally, also co-wrote the script. Jessica (Westfeldt) is a neurotic magazine copy editor See STEIN, Page 12 who can't seem to find that perfect man. She is surrounded by her married and pregnant best friend Joan (Jackie Hoffman), and her Jewish mother Judy (Tovah Feldshuh), who are separately but equally eager to set her up with men. Jessica has a boss who is a longtime family friend and exboyfriend, Josh (Scott Cohen). Josh thinks Jessica's problem is not the men she dates, but herself. And then there is Grandma Esther (Esther Wurmfeld), who likes to remark on the sex appeal of the men Judy sets up with Jessica. Helen (Juergensen) is an art Make your money gallery director who has no work for you Nv problem finding men, but is not satisfied by any relationship with personaliz a single person. With the help of two gay friends, Helen places an ad in the women-seeking-women section of the newspaper using a passage from a book by poet 0 Rainer Maria Rilke. Upon seeing the ad, Jessica decides to give it a try even though she's never had any thoughts of dating a woman. When the two meet, it is all about Jessica's confusion and Helen's Investing. With a plans'" Jacob E, Kloczewski frustration in trying to open up 508 West 15th Street Jessica's mind about new Edmond, OK 73013 possibilities. That is the common Phone: 405-341-4771 Fax: 405-359-7144 theme throughout most of the movie. Helen and Jessica start out as friends, and then progress to romantic involvement as Jessica becomes more comfortable. The practically choreographed makeout sessions cater to Jessica's comfort level are so hilarious the Financial Services' audience couldn't help but laugh. waddell.corn Member SIPC

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Therein lies the problem of the film — the ending. Though the clues are there, everything is rushed to get to the answer to that question, and the possibility is not explored enough before we reach the end of the movie. Westfeldt and Juergensen are

1 do think this is a thoughtfantastic as the main characters provoking film that raises some who are looking for that certain something that is missing in their questions that not a lot of people lives. If imitation is the highest might want to think about. The form of flattery, Diane Keaton movie looks at the question of "can should be flattered because you really decide who you fall in Westfeldt's portrayal of Jessica is love with" from a different angle, pretty much the 21st century's which could cause a bit of uneasiness for some audiences. version of Annie Hall. Kissing Jessica Stein doesn't try to be a film that speaks only to the gay

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statement. But more than 5,200 people printed the excuse page, more than doubling the usual traffic on the site, Skrinjar said. He said it is not the intention of the transportation department to make life hard for bosses in Pittsburgh. "It's our civic duty to promote productivity and not be seen as encouraging irresponsibility or slackerness. Slackers don't need excuses to slack off," he said. Approximately 75,000 people use the Fort Pitt Bridge and Tunnel each day. Outbound lanes will be closed for months as construction crews repair the aging tunnel and road.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has pulled the plug on its short-lived "excuse generator." Earlier this week, PennDOT posted a Web page for commuters faced with the looming shutdown of the Fort Pitt Tunnel, a major throughway in and out of Pittsburgh. Department spokesman Dick Skrinjar said the Web page, which produced a note complete with Skrinjar's signature and PennDOT symbol, was part of an April Fool's joke. It was removed from PennDOT's Web site Wednesday afternoon. He said the excuse generator, CHARLOTTE, Vt. (AP) — which allowed visitors to plug in their name and the name of Police have declined to press their boss, was meant to be a charges against a property "lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek" manager who dumped tons of

office and computer equipment at the end of a former tenant's driveway. The wall of upside-down printers, tipped copy machines, keyboards and disemboweled office computers landed on the gravel driveway at David Morin's house in Charlotte on Thursday. It was delivered by a frustrated property manager representing a landlord who evicted Morin's company, Computers Plus, from a space in Williston. Computers Plus was evicted from the space at the end of March after a long dispute. Morin says the trouble began after pipes burst and caused what he estimates was $9,000 worth of damage to equipment at his repair and sales business. He admits he stopped paying rent, but says this was only because he couldn't obtain compensation

from his landlord or his landlord's insurance company. Don Weston, property manager for the landlord, Commerce St. Investments, dismissed that claim. "He wouldn't leave and he wouldn't pay," said Weston. A Chittenden Superior Court judge ordered Morin to pay his landlord $18,737 in back rent and attorneys' fees. He also was ordered out of the property. Morin says he tried to move out of his space in a timely fashion after receiving a legal notice ordering him to do so, but a marshal overseeing the eviction prevented his employees from clearing out the last of the equipment. Weston says Morin left it there deliberately because it was mostly junk and he didn't want to pay disposal costs. Weston also said he delivered it to

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First UCO student from Burkina Faso reflects on cultural differences BY LAURA BELLO

the way women view themselves. saw cafeteria employees throwing "Here, to gain weight is a away food. disaster. Back home if a woman "The workers took loads of gains a little weight, it isn't a big bread and dumped them in the deal. It means she doesn't have to dumpster — a lot of people would worry about food be happy to have this," he and she is well said. "I have to adapt taken care of." He said schools in the United States are very He said he has to a place — different than the ones in not made the Africa. tragic mistake of wherever I live. I "The way teachers get telling an knew I was coming involved is better here, American woman they can take care of the she has gained a to a different students," he said. few pounds. He said the classes in society." He said in his Africa hold 80 – 100 country people are students and the teachers poor, but they get rarely can communicate —Yakouba Hema to eat. But in other personally with each senior French parts of Africa, student. major from Burkina Faso The community is a people die from hunger because crops will not vital part of the social roles in Burkina Faso, he said. The houses grow. "People need to appreciate the are near each other and the communities are small. things they have," he said. Hema said when he first came to Enid, he was shocked when he See HEMA, Page 16

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eaching physical education in a high school in West Africa, Yakouba Hema never thought he'd be living and attending school in Edmond, Okla. His experiences have taught him about life, culture and most importantly, people. Hema leaned in as he began in a soft voice to recant his journey from the country Burkina Faso population of 12 million, to Oklahoma. His journey began five years ago when he moved to Phillip's University in Enid to be an assistant soccer coach, a connection he made through a missionary in Africa. In addition to coaching soccer, he was able to take a few courses at the university. "Mainly, it was an opportunity to get more education," he said as he shifted in his chair. When he arrived in the United States he anticipated the cultural differences. "I knew it wouldn't be like back home. I was ready for anything," he said. A year after he arrived, the university closed and Hema moved to Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, then in 2000 he moved to UCO. "I have to adapt to a place — wherever I live. I knew I was

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"A child belongs to the whole take that serious. I want to help community. If a child other people because I've been misbehaves and a neighbor sees, helped." then the neighbor disrespects Other people's kindness has the family if he does not do allowed him to stay in something about the child," he Oklahoma. "When I came to this said. country, it was a very Hema graduates important part of my this spring with a life. I felt loved and Bachelor of Arts in "I felt loved and helped by some people French. He will helped by some who have been a big apply for practical part of this. Without training. people who have those people, I Practical wouldn't be able to training is an been a big part of finish my education,." opportunity for this. " he said. international Hema speaks four students to work languages and for one year off —Yakouba Hema describes himself as campus in a job senior French committed. related to their major from "If I accept major with Burkina Faso responsibility, I will permission through assume it," he said. immigration. He is involved with the "I'll knock on some doors. For international department of the now, I don't know," he said. If he goes back to Africa, he First Baptist Church and sings in will not work for the the choir. "Music is something I like. government again. "My desire is to get a job Back home in church I was a where I'll be able to contribute song leader and interpreter." Hema is the only person from and help — not only in this country but other people who Burkina Faso to ever attend are less fortunate than me — I UCO. •

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Campus Events Thursday • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is holding mass at 7:30 p.m. following confession at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. • The Nepal Student Association is holding a board meeting at 2 p.m. in the Business Building, Room 203. For more information, call Prakash at 715-2752. • The UCO Men's Soccer Club is holding a practice at 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station Soccer Field. For more information, contact Jalal at 974-2377. • The UCO Swing Dance Club is holding a meeting and dance at 7 p.m. in Room 202 of the Nigh University Center. Dance lessons will be offered. For more information, call Danny at 974-4010. • The Toastmasters Club is holding a regular meeting at 1 p.m. in Room 320B of Nigh University Center. For more information, call Michael at 359-2702. • The Human Resource Society is holding an Ethical Dilemma's Workshop by Bob Ricks at 6 p.m. in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall of the Business Administration Building. For more information, call Sunny at 410-7264.

Friday • The UCO Speech-Language Pathology Program and Sigma Alpha Eta chapter is holding the Inez Miller Conference on Communication Sciences and Disorders from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Constitution Hall of the Nigh University Center.

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• The UCO Bahai Association is holding devotions from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Edmond Bahai Center, 321 E. Campbell. For more information, call Diba at 557-5420. • The UCO Chambers Library is holding a book sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Books will price at $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. For more information, call Adriana EdwardsJohnson at 974-2880.

Monday • The UCO Catholic Student Center is holding the rosary at 12:05 p.m. by Broncho Lake. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

• The Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship is having a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, Room 304. • The Malaysian Student Association is holding a regular meeting at 10 p.m. in the Cyber Cafe of the Nigh University Center. For more information, call Hooi Lee at 348-4872. •

Due to printing constraints ;- Campus Events is sometimes not printed in its entirety. The complete feature can be viewed 24 hours a day at The Vista's website, www.thevistaonline.com . To list your event in Thursday's paper, forms must be submitted by the preceding Friday at 4 p.m. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 in the Communications Building. For more information, call Jera at 974-5549.

• The UCO Catholic Student Center is holding the Cafe Scriptura (Scripture Coffeehouse) at 7:30 p.m. at 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. • The UCO Human Resource Society is holding a meeting to elect board of directors on 7 p.m. April 22 in Room 110 of the Business Administration Building. For more information, call Sunny at 410-7264. • The UCO Chambers Library is holding a book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books will price at $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. For more information, call Adriana EdwardsJohnson at 974-2880.

Tuesday • The UCO Catholic Student Center is holding the rosary at 12:05 p.m. by Broncho Lake. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 3416300.

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Out & About • Pepperoni Grill, 3300 S. Broadway, is presenting Larry Fantastick with the CDS Band from 7 to 10:30 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, contact Larry Funches at larryfunches@prodigy.net • The Lloyd Noble Center at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman will present Plus One, ZOEgirl, Natalie Grant and Phat Chance at 7:30 p.m. April 19. Tickets are $19.50-$24.50. For more information, call 235-8288.

Special Events • The Omniplex and the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, 2100 N.E. 52nd St., will present The Search for Life in the Universe narrated by Leonard Nimoy through May 26. Show times are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 3 p.m.; Fridays at 3, 6, and 8 p.m.; Saturdays at noon, 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Admission to the Omniplex is $7.50 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for youth and $5 for children. For more

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• The Oklahoma City Zoo will present Close Encounters of the Bird Kind through June 16 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 424-3344.

Theater • The Carpenter Square Theatre, 400 West California, will present The Glass Menagerie from March 29 to April 20. For ticket information, call 232-6500. • The Synchronicity Theatre Company will present Waiting for Godot at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays from March 29 to April 20 at Studio 207 at 7210 Broadway Extension. Admissions are $12. For more information, call 879-2191. • The Pollard Theater, 120 W. Harrison in Guthrie, will present Chicago from April 5 to May 12. For ticket information, call 282-2800.

• The UCO College of Arts, Media and Design will present Nearly Always Horses, an exhibit featuring works by Jean Artman Campbell from April 4 to 21 at the Donna Nigh Gallery on the 4th floor of the Nigh University Center. Admission is free. For more information, call Zina Gelona at 974-2432. •

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NEED DRIVER to pick up child from 2:14-3:15 M-F at school, 1-35 & Edmond Rd. Call Leah M-F at 609-5741 or 3411308.

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The Oklahoman is looking for PT Sales Mgr for our Circulation Dept. The ideal candidate will be responsible, have door-todoor sales experience and a clean driving record. Hourly wage + commission. Vehicle included. Please send resume to The Daily Oklahoman, Attn: Human Resources, P 0 Box 25125, OKC, OK 73125 or fax to 405-475-3970.

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED! Looking for full & part

ENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $1722 per month! Great auto rates for good tudents too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for ree quote.

0 YOU THINK you might be pregnant nd need a free confidential pregnancy test r someone to talk to? Call Birth Choice of dmond at 330-2111. YPING, $1.25/page, all formats. Call arah at 359-1696, 4-7pm weekdays or nytime weekends.

MOVING? GRADUATING? Need Storage? AMERICAN SELF-STORAGE 1323 S Broadway, Edmond

1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our irculars. No experience required. Free nformation packet. Call 203-683-0202.

AST LANES is now hiring carwash ttendants, lube techs, cashiers, sales reps. e offer complete training, advancement pportunities, great pay. Apply at 2220 S roadway in Edmond (across from Taco abana).

time veterinary assistant help. Some weekends and holidays required. Santa Fe Veterinary Clinic, 16309 N Santa Fe, Edmond.

OU MEDICAL CTR, Sodexho Food & Nutrition Services. Join our team! Call Cheryl at 271-8001, ext 42213 or come fill out application at Everett Tower, 800 NE 13th, OKC, OK, Rm EB-210, EOE, AA.

NEED SOMEONE to clean home. Mugt have references. Call 340-8310.

ork schedule, no experience necessary. all Tim at 476-7672 or 947-9000.

for baseball players wanting to do field maintenance. Apply at 801 NW 122nd between 10am and 5pm M-F.

league Mon-Fri. Cash paid nightly. Call 330-2629 after 3:30pm.

NEED PT help for summer with 13-yr-old autistic boy. Flexible hours. Need own reliable transportation w/insurance. Should have references, 341-1118.

ATTENTION LADIES Lady of America is now hiring ASAP for fitness consultants/sales, daycare workers & aerobics instructors! Please apply within or call Elisha at 341-4200.

RIVER OAKS Golf Club is seeking

FOR SALE

old in math, 1-2 evenings/wk. Call after 5pm, 844-6308.

WANT A JOB where you make a difference? Come to work for Oklahoma's largest residential provider for persons with developmental disabilities. Bios Corporation is looking for an energetic candidate for a program coordinator in our growing OKC office. Bios offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and 401K. 4 years of experience or a 4-yr degree is required (or combination of the two). Please send letter of interest and resumes to Veronica Fulson, 2442 N Walnut, OKC, OK 73135.

NEED TUTOR for 9-yr-old child. Education major a plus. At least 3 days/wk. Will discuss pay amount. Call 348-7898.

GETTING MARRIED? Need a dress? Size 12, never worn/altered, simple dress with accented beadwork. Slip and hanging bag included. Call 755-7817 for more info.

1995 MERCURY Sable. Excellent condition. Power windows/ locks/ seats. Cruise control, remote access, new tires & battery. Available in May, $3500 OBO. Call 285-1272. 1994 SR-50 Honda scooter. Great gas mileage, $750, 359-9471.

BOOKS CASH FOR BOOKS ARCHIVES BOOKS 1914 E 2nd St, Edmond

348-6800

FOR RENT 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!

ONE BEDROOM apt, kitchen appliances furnished, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

STUDENT SPECIAL AVAILABLE Walk to Class One & two bedrooms Call Kristy at 348-0720

SUMMIT CONDOMINIUMS 11500 N May Avenue OKC, OK 73120 Distinctive Alpine style condos for lease: Efficiencies $325/mo, 1 bed w/loft $450/mo, large 1 bed 1 ba $425/mo, small 1 bed 1 bath $395, 2 bed 2 ba $525/mo. Most units feature built-in oven & m/w, refriigerator w/icemaker, dishwasher, stackable w/d, fireplace, patio/balcony. All units are total electric. To inquire about current availability contact us at 286-3300 or 326-7271.

TRUCK WASHES

$9.25/hr!

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PERSIMMON RIDGE duplexes, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1-car garage, w/d connections. Includes all appliances in kitchen. 800 N Chowning, call 348-5112.

applicants for bag room help. All applicants must be responsible, dependable, and have good people skills. Come by and pick up applications at 10909 Clubhouse Rd in Edmond, 1&1/2 miles E of 1-35 on Hefner Rd or call 771-5800.

WANTED: College student to tutor 14-yr-

LEGENDS Sports Complex Inc is looking T/FT positions, earn top dollar, flexible

PT/ TEMPORARY positions available at the UCO Bookstore. Please stop by the store or call 974-2736, ask for Brenda, Dixie or Kathy. UMPIRES NEEDED for adult slow pitch

PART TIME radio relations rep needed for

LOOKING for energetic summer aquatic CELLULAR CONNECTIONS,

PERSONALS LOOKING for a woman skilled at cooking & cleaning yet radically feministic to perform domestic duties and at the same time inspire me with her independence. Email Michael at alkalinedreams@hotmail.com

LOST & FOUND LOST: Gold flat-link 'Greek Eternity' style bracelet on campus April 4-8. Please call 974-2361. REWARD!

Put Yourself to the Test... Do you have the skills and knowledge to challenge one of our exams? We have approximately 45 nationally standardized exams and 158 tests developed here at UCO that you can take to earn college credit to benefit your degree. UNIVERSITY OF C

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The Vista April 11, 2002

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