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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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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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The College of Education will honor outstanding students and faculty in a banquet April 12. ✓ Page 8
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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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