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BRIEFS >News Legislation taught Thirty-one students represented UCO at the recent Oklahoma Intercollgiate Legislation conference. ✓ Page 4

>Sports Tracksters win The UCO track team claimed three first-place honors at the UCO relays. v Page 7

>Features Band shines The band Thirteen Stars presented a shining performance for the crowd at the Blue Note. They will return to the action on April 27 and 28. ✓ Page 10

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1984, Challenger astronauts made the first satellite repair to the Solar Max satellite. The orbiting sun watcher had been circling the Earth for three years with all circuits dead before repairs were made.

BY BRADLEY PEMBERTON

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ep. Leonard Sullivan, R– Oklahoma City, held a press conference on

Tuesday to call for the firing of Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Hans Brisch, based largely on the allegation that Brisch "refuses to fund UCO fairly".

In a press release issued on Tuesday, April 10, Sullivan claimed Brisch "hasn't done what he's supposed to and it's time for him to go."

While the reports are from last year, the most recent figures still indicate UCO receives more than $500 less per full-time equivalent (FTE) student than other regional universities in the state.

Sullivan also said at the press conference that his information is based on figures compiled by UCO staff members from Regents reports.

Sullivan alleged Brisch did not explain the $500 difference in per-student funding at UCO, but said Brisch told him the university should lower enrollment if the UCO wants to be more in line with the state average. Sullivan further stated that Brisch said in order to give UCO more money, the Regents would have to take it away from other universities.

President Roger Webb said, "The impact of that is saying that UCO students are worth less than the students at other state universities."

Brisch said each university has the option and the ability to control their growth rate. Some universities chose to limit enrollment to stay close to the FTE average funding.

"Our students in our higher education system are extremely underfunded. Student numbers do matter, but they are not the sole indicator," Brisch said.

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Basing funding issues on per- science program in the state.

Based on per-student funding, student criteria alone is unfair, Brisch said. Science and Southeastern Oklahoma State technology courses require more University (SOSU) and East money and should be factored Central University (ECU) fall close to the average funding of into the equation.

UCO has a nursing program, the state's regional universities offers one of four fully accredited while UCO has been 4-year funeral service programs in underfunded for more than 12 the United States, and according to Webb, the only forensics See BRISCH, Page 3

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THURSDAY • APRIL 12, 2001

Legislator wants chancellor fired

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In the Liberal Arts Building, several fans are set up in a computer lab to help lower temperatures due to hotter-than-normal outside conditions and a broken air conditioning unit.

ith rising temperatures around Edmond, many students and faculty at UCO are experiencing warmer classrooms.

Charlie Johnson, director of the UCO news bureau, stated that the cooling problems are being addressed immediately in all areas of campus.

Some students feel that the temperatures are causing a distraction.

Kalyn Williams, a freshman business marketing major, said, "I think the hot classrooms are causing problems with learning ability."

Bill Wiseman, director of university relations, stated that with an early summer, the university had to switch to air conditioning earlier than usual.

"Traditionally, we do not switch over to air until April 15," said Wiseman.

This year the university made the transition at the end of March and many students and faculty are experiencing the heat of summer, even indoors.

"It's very warm, but we are doing our best to accommodate our students and make them more comfortable," said Pam Washington, assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts. "We have brought in several fans and we are opening windows.

Faculty members are also being allowed to move to open classrooms and take their classes outdoors, Washington said.

"It's so hard to concentrate when you are in a hot building," said Patsy Zulu, a freshman undecided major. "It is quite unbearable, even when the windows are open."

University officials stated that many of the cooling problems the university is experiencing are due to an initial period of time when the air is first turned until they are going full speed.

"It is deadening," said Loren Gatch, assistant professor of political science, "but whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger."

For more information on the cooling problems, call Facilities Management at 974-2401. •

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OPINION & EDITOR AL HOW DO YOU THINK THE INCONSISTENT HEAT AND AIR AFFECTS GRADES?

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—JAMIE ORCUTT senior family and child development major

"I think it makes it hard to concentrate on a consisitent basis."

—KRIS JANZEN sophomore kineseology and health major

sophomore biology major

"I think in order to study you have to be in a comfortable environment. It's going to hurt your grades more than any thing else."

—RYAN SAUM senior funeral service major

day in the life of a UCO student who pays to live on campus: It's 7 a.m. and the alarm sounds. You throw back the damp-from-sweat sheet and hop out of bed and into a shower down the hall. Entering the bathroom, you feel like you're stepping into a sauna — the humidity engulfs you like a cloud. Later, you're off to microbiology in Howell Hall.

To say it mildly, the classroom is still as death and stickier than glue.

At 9 a.m., you're off to philosophy in the Liberal Arts Building, anxiously awaiting a breath of cool air. Instead, you get a welcome to Hell on earth.

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more of a priority to the administrators if they were to step into the shoes of the students and faculty for a day.

The cooling crisis seems to escalate each day, each semester. It is more than just an issue of comfort. How can our education be "central" when we either sit through classes with sweat dripping on our notes or our classes are called off for good reason?

Whatever it takes needs to be done. The administration is blind if they aren't already foreseeing a decrease in enrollment. And the man on UCO's reputation is growing favorably in such hot conditions. •

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Later that day, you head to the weekly Senate meeting in the University Center.

That room as well is without relief. Your last class of the day in the Education Building is the worst yet. Your teacher dismisses class because of the heat.

Where to now, you wonder. Definitely not back to your room. And not to the Central Cafeteria (or should it be called The Oven?) The last place you want to be is at the University of Central Oklahoma.

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24-hour desk clerk may come to dorms

BY NATALIE SMITH Staff Writer

kris Gulley, UCOSA Speaker of the House, and Telia McGuire, Residence Hall Association President, recently wrote a proposal of legislation for a 24-hour desk clerk in East and West Halls along with Murdaugh Hall.

The purpose of a 24hour desk clerk is to benefit students who live in the dorms.

"I've lived in the dorms for three years now and have noticed around 2 or 3 a.m., being the night owl I am, that some of the benefits of living in the dorms are unavailable at that time," said Gulley.

The desk clerk's duties are numerous. They monitor who is coming and going and sign out

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Desk clerks in the residence halls also monitor VCRs that are newly available to residents. New equipment is continually acquired in the dorms, and need monitoring as well.

Residence hall desk clerks also have a lot to do with campus security. They have immediate access to campus police and the fire department, while students may not.

If the legislation passes administration, a desk clerk will be on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"I think that it is a good idea. It will benefit me when I actually need help," said Bethany Stephens, freshman dance major and dorm resident. •

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Brisch said SOSU offers pharmacology and ECU has an ecology program that focuses on water problems.

"We are talking about oil now, but water is going to become one of the issues of the 21st century," Brisch said.

Sullivan said he and several other legislators met with Brisch to discuss funding issues at UCO. Sullivan accused Brisch of being indirect with his answers.

"We all left there asking 'what did he say?' " Sullivan said.

Reactions to Sullivan's accusations were mixed.

Chairman for the Subcommittee for Education Allocations, Sen. Cal Hobson, D-Lexington, said, "This is not the first time Representative Sullivan has seen the need to garner publicity.

"Chancellor Brisch has made significant contributions during his time here. It's the Regents responsibility to fire the chancellor, not Representative Sullivan's.

"When we've needed help for tax reserves, he is invariably not in action. The only known contributions Sullivan has made to higher education has been to fill a seat at the OU basketball and football games."

Webb supported Sullivan's public announcement.

"Rep. Sullivan has helped bring into focus the serious issue of underfunding at UCO," he said.

Brisch saw Sullivan's statements as an opportunity to inform people of the serious nature of higher education's underfunding.

"We are looking for a silver lining here — to focus on the need of our students, for all our students at all of our institutions." •

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Conference presents legislation to 31 UCO students Tempore, Vice President Pro Tempore, Governor, Lieutenant Staff Writer Governor, Speaker of the House, everal students recently Secretary of State and for represented UCO at the positions in the Senate and the Oklahoma Intercollegiate House of Representatives.

Legislation (O.I.L.) held at the "O.I.L. is a chance to hold state capitol. conferences on how to do things, During the April 4 through 8 how to meet others, band conference, 31 students from together, read rules and apply UCO learned how the state them," said Jason Vaughn, legislature runs.

Interfraternity Council president O.I.L. is a student-run who attended the conference. governmental body that replicates During the conference, the state's legislation. Candidates students learn parliamentary are nominated for President Pro procedures, such as drafting bills

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O.I.L. The O.I.L. Senate One UCO student meets in the fall and was nominated to a in the spring at the position in the capitol.

—Chris Gulley legislation, while five Gulley was senior O.I.L. were awarded for named the best participant work they did. delegate in the Vaughn was chosen President Senate April 8. He was awarded Pro Tempore in the election held for helping the freshmen, April 5. Responsibilities for this controlling the Senate sessions position include scheduling and for his debates. Sixty student Senate meetings, organizing government leaders were eligible agendas for the meetings, sitting for this award.

Kate Thrift, a freshman, was chosen as the best freshman delegate in the Senate for her help during the convention.

Freshmen at the meeting are not necessarily students in their first year of school; they are the new people at the conference.

Approximately 20 to 25 freshmen were present.

Three students also won the second runner-up position for the best legislature in the Senate.

Scott Ackerson, Tanisha Woods and Kelsey Buntin were awarded for their bill concerning adoption rights in same sex marriages.

At this year's O.I.L. conference, 15 colleges were represented. Each college in Oklahoma has its own delegation that comes to the meeting, which is a competition.

"Each school wants their people to be the best," Vaughn said.

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SPORTS

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UCO had rounds of 289-286Sports Editor 309 — good enough for a tie at attling fierce wind and sixth place in the 19-team field. unrelenting downpours, the Host school Grand Canyon UCO golf team clawed their University claimed the win with a way to a sixth-place finish on April seven shot victory over second10 at the Grand Canyon place finisher Cal State Stanislaus.

Invitational in Phoenix, Az. "Despite the horrible weather Led by senior Steve Jodlowski, conditions I thought the guys who tied for eleventh individually played pretty well," UCO Assistant with rounds of 74-69-77, the Golf Coach Dax Johnston said.

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Senior Tyler Willey shot 73-7078 for a 221 total and a tie for 14th place.

Junior Matt Norgaard carded a 222 (72-74-76), Dan Drake shot 224 (72-74-78), while Dustin Semsch had rounds of 72-73-80 to finish at 227.

Earlier last week, the Bronchos travelled to Laredo and the Border Olympics Golf Tournament.

UCO, the only non-Division I team in the 15-team field, finished tied for a very respectable seventh place. The Bronchos finished ahead of seven Division I schools, including Arkansas and Texas Tech.

"Our guys were really motivated to do well here and prove we belonged and I think we did that," Johnston said.

"We didn't play our best, but it's a tough golf course and it created a lot of problems for a lot of players."

Norgaard paced the team and finished tied for 12th in the individual race, shooting 70-71-77.

The Bronchos finished with an 882 total.

UCO will be tuning up for the Lone Star Conference Championships to be held on April 16 and 17 in Dallas. •

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SPORTS

Tracksters claim three gold medals

BY RYAN Ross compete for every event they were Placing for the Bronchos were:

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Renea Burns, Brandon Motte Javelin: (1) Renea Burns, 135-4.

400- meter relay: (2) UCO, U CO track and field placed and Brent Davidson captured first high in several events in the place honors to lead UCO. 51.34.

3,200 meter relay: (2) UCO, Central Oklahoma Relays on Burns won the javelin with a 135-4- foot launch, 9:54.01.

Friday, April 6 in while Davidson walked Discus: (2) Delisa McClain, 129Oklahoma City.

The Bronchos "We had a really away with the discus 2. throw and shot put Shot put: (2) Delisa McClain, competed against teams

good day as a medals. Davidson 39-9 3/4. from Oklahoma threw for 47-11 in the Hammer: (2) Delisa McClain, Christian University, team. It was nice shot put and 151-8 for 123-2.

The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma to see the kids the discus throw. Motte Distance Medley Relay: (1) won the 400-meter UCO, 13:00.27.

Baptist University, compete for every hurdles with a time of 5,000 meter run: (2)Becky Hutchinson CommunHarvey 20:08.89.

56.84. ity College, Coffeyville event they were Delisa McClain 800 meter relay: (2) UCO, Community College, finished runner-up in 1:45.87.

Southern Nazarene in" the discus throw, shot Men: University, St. put and hammer throw, Shuttle Hurdle Relay: (2) UCO, Gregory's Univeristy, Langston University, Paul Parent while Becky Harvey 1:12.34. also finished second n 400 meter intermediate hurdles: and Incarnate Word UCO Track Coach the 5,000-meter run. (1) Brandon Motte, 56.84.

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SPORTS Bronchos lead Lone Star North with 12th straight win

BY RYAN Ross

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CO baseball is still on top of their game and burning up the plate as they roll over Cameron State in doubleheader action on Tuesday, April 10 in Lawton.

The Bronchos, stretching their winning streak to 12 straight with the two wins, improve to 31-8 overall and 15-1 in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) North Division.

UCO, ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division II, had 13 hits in a 12-8 first-game victory, then went on to dominate the nightcap, 16-9.

"We didn't play particularly well but made some plays and got the key hits when we needed to," said head coach Wendell Simmons, who picked up his

299th win at the UCO helm with the second- game victory.

Ricky Belk, remaining unbeaten, improved to 11-0 in the opener. Belk, going the distance on the mound, gave up 11 hits and five earned runs, but struck out seven and didn't have a walk.

The Bronchos found themselves deadlocked at 8-8 in the seventh inning of the first game, however they broke out with the help of three Cameron errors.

John Rogers rallied up UCO's dugout by reaching out on a oneout error and came around to score the go-ahead run on a throwing error. Rod Richardson, following Rogers' lead, scored on a wild pitch to make it 10-8. The Bronchos then added two more security runs on another error and a sacrifice fly by Brian Coy.

Matt Wright, batting 4-for-5 with four runs scored, led UCO's attack at the plate.

Richardson and David Jones each had three hits. Jones staked UCO's claim for victory in the first-inning with a two-run homer and Ray Danzy followed up in the second-inning with his own solo shot.

The nightcap was all UCO as the Broncho's bats came alive and scored early and often. At 14-1 after only four innings, the Bronchos coasted in for an easy victory.

Danzy jumpstarted the Bronchos with a two-run double, giving UCO a 4-0 first-inning lead, then Jones sent his second two-run homer of the day sailing over the fence for an 8-0 lead.

Jones again put points on the board in the third-inning with a two-run double before Cameron

finally got on the board. UCO game series with East Central on answered back with another four Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. runs, burying the Aggies under a Go out and support UCO as 14-1 lead. they look to clinch the LSC Danzy, tying the school single- North title and earn the right to season record with his 16th home host the LSC Tournament on run of the year, plowed a massive April 26-27-28. • shot far over the left-center field fence.

Richardson and Wright produced run-scoring hits as the Bronchos took the big lead en route to an easy win.

Coy was 4-for-4, while Wright, Jones and Danzy all had two hits apiece for UCO, which has had 10-plus hits in 11 straight games.

Blake Honeycutt, picking up his seventh consecutive pitching win, started and went the first six innings. Honeycutt, giving up 10 hits and three earned runs while striking out five and walking one.

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`Shining Stars' to honor students, faculty occupational and technology education instructor.

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female track and field star has been dismissed from California State University, Fullerton's track and field team after refusing to give up her job as an exotic dancer at an area night club.

Cal State-Fullerton (CSUF) track coach John Elders told sophomore Leilani Rios that she could either quit dancing and remain on the team, or keep her job and turn in her uniform. Rios, who credits her job with financing her college education, chose the latter and saw no reason why she couldn't do both.

"I had to do what I felt was best not only for the team and the program, but for Leilani as well," said Elders, who said that Rios' decision to continue dancing would tarnish the accomplishments of her teammates and the university as a whole. "It's my responsibility to protect the team's image."

But in an interview the Daily Titan student newspaper, Rios reiterated that she had done nothing wrong.

"I chose my job so I can afford to go to school," she said. "I don't like the fact that they can kick you off for no reason at all because that's not a right reason to kick somebody off the team."

Elders said that he first heard of Rios' dancing after a group of CSUF baseball players recognized her while she was performing.

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Freshman Disney dancer takes Mr. UCO 2001 title "They're all so supportive of me and everything I do. They were all Staff Writer behind me 100 percent when I he newest addition to the wanted to run for Mr. UCO and Mr. UCO title is Charles they believed that I could do it."

Nocona McCurley, III, or McCurley is also one of the few "Trey." recipients of the Presidents As far as McCurley's decision to Leadership Council scholarship. run for Mr. UCO, he knew right "I originally only came to UCO away that he wanted because of my to run. scholarship, but now I'm "I knew right "Less than 10 glad I'm here. I feel like when I started school it's the best place for days after I here that I was going me," said McCurley. to run for Mr. UCO," McCurley was born graduated high he said. "I love the in Hobbs, New Mexico competitiveness of it, school, I was and graduated from and it's something Marlow High School in standing on my that I can continue to 2000. He was the junior pursue over the next and senior class balcony in years. Nevertheless, president and a student I'm damn happy that Florida." council officer for three I won!" years.

Not only is After graduating, —Trey McCurley McCurley happy McCurley worked at Mr. UCO 2001 about his newly found Walt Disney World in title, but he also feels it is an honor Florida as a court dancer. to represent his fraternity, Sigma "Less than 10 days after I Tau Gamma, in which he is the graduated from high school I was social chair, in this way. standing on my balcony in "My fraternity brothers are my Florida," McCurley said. "I was a closest friends at college because dancer in the electric light parade each one of them is so unique and for the Cinderella unit. Sometimes they're all great people," he said. I even got to play characters like

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McCurley is currently a freshman going after a political science/pre-law degree with a double major in theater.

"The thing that I love the most is competitive speech and drama," he said.

"I want to go to either Stanford School of Law or Yale School of Drama," McCurley said. "People laugh at me for wanting to do either one of those, but who says I can't?"

Not able to have a job due to the number of hours of classes he takes, McCurley makes extra money by fixing hair.

"I make a lot of side money at college by fixing sorority girls hair for formals," he said.

Where does McCurley see himself in 10 years? "In 10 years, I hope to be famous. I'd like to be on the cover of a magazine."

Although McCurley is very involved in campus organizations and Greek life, he still takes time for himself every now and then.

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Children from area schools dance, sing at UCO physical education program

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rom a line of school-yellow buses emerged 400 wide-eyed faces looking at the future.

The future is teaching multicultural children from different schools how to foster relationships, said Dr. Freeta Jones, professor of kinesiology and health studies.

UCO hosted the "Phase II — Physical Education for the New Millennium" at Hamilton Field House April 5. The program involved second and third graders from nine schools in Edmond, Oklahoma City, Midwest City, Del City and Stillwater.

The children came at the request of Jones, whose vision inspired interaction between UCO students, elementary teachers and their

students.

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"It's all about our children," she President Roger Webb attended said. "This was truly a collaborative and afterward said, "I think that effort." this is the kind of The program program that UCO focused on increasing should be associated " ... this is the socialization skills and with. I commend all the kind of program self-esteem through volunteers involved. It's the use of movement. impressive." that UCO should It offers the children The project's success an opportunity to has inspired other be associated experience the college schools. The Mid-Del with. I commend campus while giving School District notified UCO students early Jones of their intent to all the volunteers exposure to hands-on have a similar program teaching, Jones said. next year. East Central involved."

Activities ranged University also from dance to hulacontacted Jones for —Dr. Roger Webb hoops to sign language. assistance with their UCO president Each school featured spin-off program. individual acts, and "This project several times throughout the show, promotes the understanding of the nearly 500 students and teachers importance of physical activity," performed together for an estimated Jones said. "And to have fun." •

(left) Children learned cooperation and socialization skills as they participated in games sponsored by the UCO Kineseology and Health Studies Department. The department hosted UCO's annual "Phase II — Physical Education for the New Millenium."

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n April 3, Thomas Hulm was named interim director of Residence Life at UCO, replacing former director Todd Duncan.

Hulm earned his Masters Degree in counseling and student development at North Dakota State University. He is currently working on his dissertation for a doctorate in educational administration at the University of

North Dakota, but says that, "My duties in this Hulm's most major project is the University position are my first priorities."

Suites, a new residence hall for UCO students.

The Residence Life Department was The University Suites are currently under established three years ago. construction, and will be ready for occupation "We are worlds away from where we were, in Fall semester. largely due to the efforts and support of Todd The Commons are reaching capacity for Fall Duncan and Kathryn Gage," said Hulm. semester, and Hulm encourages students to Kathryn Gage is vice president of Student take initiative in reserving rooms.

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Dancing machines: Spring powwow to be held April 14

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he First American Student Association (FASA) will bring Native American culture to UCO when it sponsors the 29th Spring Contest Powwow April 14 from 2 to 11 p.m. at Hamilton Field House.

Janice Ruffin, coordinator of Multicultural Student Services, said the powwow is a tradition at

UCO, with one held each semester.

"It's a Native American celebration that marks the end of Indian Heritage Week," Ruffin said.

The Spring Contest Powwow is also a competition between the dancers, Ruffin said.

Art and jewelry vendors, live drum music, food and tribal costumes will supplement the event.

Ruffin said the dinner break at 5:30 p.m. will feature traditional fare.

"They'll be serving a Native American meal of corn soup, stewed beef with gravy and, of course, fry bread," Ruffin said.

Miss Indian UCO 2000, Erin Chibitty, will make an appearance at the event.

For more information about the powwow, call Multicultural Student Services at 974-2593. •

Powwow participants demonstrate various dances at last years spring powwow. This year's powwow is scheduled to be heldApril 14 in Hamilton Field House.

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• UCO's Soccer Club practice will • BACCHUS will hold a meeting • Aikido Club will have a meeting be held at 5:30 p.m. in Hamilton at 5 p.m. in the Universtiy at 1 p.m. in Hamilton Field House.

Field House. For more information, Commons Clubhouse. For more call Jarrod at 974-6418. information, call Malissa at 974- • JUDO will be meeting at 2:30 4267. p.m. in Hamilton Field House.

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will hold Holy Mass at 7:30 p.m. at • Nepal Student Association will • ROCK-U will have a meeting at 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more meet at 1 p.m. in the Business 6 p.m. in the University Center's information, call Carl Erickson at Building, Room 201B. For more Thatcher Hall lobby.

341-6300. information, call 715-2752.

• The Christian Outreach Center will host Bible study and devotionals at 7 p.m. at the Dayspring Church of Christ located at the corner of Ayers St. and Chowning Ave. across from the Tom Thompson Field. For more information, call 974-5204.

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State Capitol at 8:30 a.m. April 25.

The registration deadline has been • Residence Hall Association will extended to April 9. • have the Mr. Residence Hall Competition at 8 p.m. in Pegasus • The UCO Swing Dance Club Theater. Everyone is welcome. will meet at 7 p.m. in the There is a $1 entry fee. For more To list your event in Thursday's paper, University Center Ballroom 108. information, call Telia at 974-4227. forms must be submitted by the For more information, call Lora at preceding Friday at 4 p.m. Forms are 974-4178. available in the Vista office, Room 107 in the Communications Building. For • The Japan Student Association more information, call Sarah Roberson will hold a Japanese conversation • Jyodo will have a meeting at at 974-5570, or contact her by e-mail class from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Liberal at sarahucovista@collegeclub.com .

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International Food Festival held in Thatcher Hall lobby "This was our first attempt at a food fair and we hope it will become an annual Staff Writer event," said Ron Paddack, director of he UCO International Student International Student Services and ISC Council (ISC) presented a medley of adviser. international cuisine, music and The countries represented were Hong traditional costume at their first Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.

International Food Festival held April 6 in Some of the foods were catered, but most Thatcher Hall.

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Madhavi Subramanya, graduate student and public relations officer for ISC, said the aim of the event was to share culture from abroad as well as bring international and local students together.

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Award-winning poet to speak at metro locations Wright will read and speak at Oklahoma City University on April 17 at 11 a.m., in Student Writer the Petree College of Arts and Sciences ward-Winning poet and UCO Walker Center, west of Blackwelder on 26th professor Carolyn Wright will be Street, in Room 165. giving a series of poetry readings in On April 29 at 2 p.m, she will read at Full April to accompany her recent critical Circle Books in 50 Penn Place Mall. success.

Wright is part of UCO's artist-inWright recieved the 2001 Oklahoma residence program. The program was Book Award for her poetry anthology, A established 27 years ago by the Department Season of Mangoes and Brainfire, on March of Creative Studies, which became a part of 10. the English Department last year.

Wright will read at Borders Books in Departments offer one year positions, in Norman on April 13 at 7 p.m which professors live on campus, hold office

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hours, and teach two classes per semester.

Wright has applied for a second term.

The anthology was published in 2000 by Blue Lynx Press of Spokane, Wash. The book contains selected poems that Wright wrote over the last 20 years of her life.

The Blue Lynx prize was given to the then unpublished manuscript in 1999.

Wright was born in Seattle and studied at Seattle University and New York University, and has masters and doctoral degrees in English and Creative Writing from Syracuse University. She did further graduate work at the University

of Chile.

As for Wright's future, she wishes to "have one job at one university, where I can make an ongoing contribution to the department, the university and the greater community."

Wright has written three full-length poetry anthologies, three chapbooks, folded and bound booklets, and a small book of essays. She has also translated three volumes of poetry from Spainish to English.

The anthology can be checked out at Max Chambers Library. •

Brigham Young students dismissed for 'sexual misconduct' Lake Tribune, denied all charges.

University spokesperson Carri Jenkins Wire Reporter said that all students are required to sign righam Young University has suspended one of its the code, and that those who fail to adhere students for allegedly practicing what it calls to the code must face up to their actions.

"Students should be able to understand "homosexual conduct," and a second student has what they're signing without anyone withdrawn from the university to avoid a similar fate.

Sophomore Richard Escoto received a two-semester walking them through it," she said.

The code, which reflects the suspension earlier this month after university officials affirmations of the Church of Jesus Christ charged him on four separate counts of homosexual of Latter-day Saints, prohibits homosexual conduct—actions which, under the school's honor conduct, and lists it, along with soliciting code, are prohibited by the university.

Among the allegations: That he received gifts from sex, cross-dressing, adultery and predatory other men, was engaged in homosexual activities on the behavior, under a section entitled, "Sexual Internet, and was seen kissing another male student in and similar misconduct."

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Escoto, 21, told the Tribune that the university has no basis on which to suspend him, and that it has relied on the testimony of "bigoted" roommates. His only crime, he said, was discussing his sexual orientation with a roommate.

Matthew Grierson, 21, who faced similar allegations, was told by the university to either withdraw from BYU or face a similar suspension. He chose to withdraw. •

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Graduating seniors showcase art in show beginning April 13

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he Graduating Senior Show will be held at the Central Museum of Art and Design Friday, April 13 through Saturday, May 5.

The show will showcase the art and design portfolios of 12 graduating seniors from UCO finishing their undergraduate program of Art and Design.

The art show will provide the university and the public with an opportunity to see the diversity and creative achievements by select students in the UCO art program.

"This exhibit allows the public

to encounter the constantly changing range of media and artistic approaches in the universiy's Department of Visual Arts and Design. The showcased work encompasses all mediums and categories of fine and applied art offered in the Art and Design Department," said William Wallo, director of the Central Museum of Art and Design.

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The Central Museum of Art and Design is located in the Art Building on campus. Museum hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Bush budget includes slight increase in spending for education

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hile President George W. Bush's recent budget proposal has focused on slashing the federal budget over the next 10 years, education programs affecting colleges and universities saw increases in funding, or at the very least, went untouched.

The bulk of Bush's proposed increases in education spending will go to elementary and secondary education programs, while college students will benefit from increases in financial aid and programs to promote success among

disadvantaged students.

Under the new budget, Bush proposes spending an extra $1 billion on Pell Grants to provide disadvantaged students with financial assistance for college. The increase would boost the maximum award by $100 to $3,850, the highest amount ever awarded.

Federal student loans also get a $37 billion increases through two programs - the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and the Federal Direct Student Loan (FDSL).

While the House approved the Bush plan unchanged, the Senate voted last week to reduce his $1.6 trillion tax cut by more than one-

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The American Council on Education was dissatisfied with the Bush's recent budget proposal, but applauded the Senate's budget proposal with the additional funding "We are disappointed by this budget proposal, particularly the funding for need-based student aid," the American Council on Education said in a statement. "...As this process moves forward, we will work to see that the final spending levels match the Senate's budget resolution as closely as possible."

Other post-secondary programs that typically service students with "demonstrated financial need" received no increase in funding.

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UCO is one of three schools in the state to offer the delegation committee as a class. O.I.L. has been noted for propelling its participants into the Oklahoma legislature. John Smaligo, a UCO graduate, was involved in the conference and is now a representative for the state.

"It is a way to get your foot in the door," Vaughn said.

Many of UCO's participants

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were members of the student my career."

Vaughn feels that UCO's government (UCOSA), but Vaughn, who is a junior English participation in O.I.L. is an asset major, said, "It's not just for to the university. He describes it as being a powerhouse at the political science majors."

Gulley also feels that anyone conference. interested in learning how the "UCO has always done really government works should well — it gets our name out there," he said. "It represents the participate in O.I.L. "The benefits are level of education at UCO." • unbelievable," he said. "This was the most influential experience in

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might say after discovering that oatmeal-raisin cookies had been crushed and mixed into the chocolate pudding.

"Captain Awesome ... yeeeahh ... that's right, he wouldn't!" Caleb might say in response, nodding his approval.

It became a pretty regular thing over the next week or so.

We'd be sitting around, watching the amazing Cable Auction, and proclaim a product to be of superior quality... the kind of quality that the captain might be proud to endorse.

"Ooh... an armor crusher!

Dude, Captain Awesome would be so down with that!"

"Aww, man! That Dale Earnhardt sign is in poor taste.

There's no way Captain Awesome would support that."

At that, we'd sit back and bask in the knowledge that we were right. We knew what Captain Awesome stood for.

We made him up, for crying out loud!

All this from a stupid visor.

And you think the heat in the dorms isn't getting to us?

nder normal circumstances, I tend to strongly dislike the idea of wearing a visor. Providing only protection to one's forehead, the visor is like some unholy crossbreed of hat and headband, leaving the wearer's scalp to burn in the summer sun. I hate visors.

Rather, I hate all visors except for one which my friend Caleb and I stumbled across by accident one day.

While attempting to download the infamous video of pitcher Randy Johnson pulverizing a dove with his heater, we came across a picture of a visor which had been created by someone on spring break in Padre Island. This plain, white cotton visor was airbrushed with the name CAPTAIN AWESOME in a fluid, nearly-cursive script REMEMBER THESE surrounded by a corona of GUYS?: yellow, green, and blue. The Weezer have a new single name seemed to fly from the hitting the airwaves this week. monitor, screaming at the top Call up KATT, KISS-FM, and of its lungs, "WOOHOO!! whoever else and request "Hash PAAAR-TAAY!" Pipe" (your mom will love this Yeah, it was funny. one) and let 'em know that The idea initially hit us that nerds can rock, too.

"Captain Awesome" would be SEA MONKEY UPDATE: an excellent nickname for us to Not only are they still alive, bestow upon either one of us or they're growing like crazy. I was one of our friends. However, worried about the heat killing this idea was scrapped pretty them, but they're thriving, so early on, since we didn't want I'm not going to worry about it dissention amongst our circle of too much. I'm telling you all, friends. After all, a nickname of these things are the ultimate such excellence would be like dorm pets (besides the roaches one of the apples of discord in and mosiquitoes breeding in the Greek mythology; we'd come bathrooms). Get yours today! apart at the seems, no doubt.

We soon began formulating MY FRIEND, MR. ZIP: a whole mythology based You can still reach me by around the exploits of Captain writing I KNOW WHAT I Awesome, who we imagined to KNOW, c/o THE VISTA, 100 be a time-travelling hero sent N. UNIVERSITY, EDMOND, to reclaim his visor (or OK 73034, or by posting to the something like that). We'd sit w e b s i t e in the cafeteria and, at (www.thevistaonline.com ). opportune moments, make Still haven't recieved a Growdeclarations about the might of A-Frog, although I've had folks the good captain. tell me it's coming (that'd be "Dude, Captain Awesome you, Kelley). • wouldn't stand for this!" I

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Music • Bruce Benson will be in concert on April 13 at the Blue Belle Saloon in Guthrie. For more information, call 2602355.

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• Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame inductions will be held at 12 p.m. on April 20 in the University Ballroom.

1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid Omniplex admission.

• The original Hunter "Patch" Adams, M.D. will be the rriLt.attr keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual Azalea Pediatric • Bishops Alley will perform at 10 p.m. April 13 at Long Symposium April 23 and 24 in Muskogee. For more • Dinner and Murder Mystery Theater features Ears in Shawnee. For more information, call Jarrod at 382- information, call (918) 684-2349. productions from 6 to 9 p.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. everyday at 4666 or log on to www.bishopsalley.com .

1841 N.W. 16. All productions include a meal and • The Mental Health Association in Oklahoma City will attendees participate in solving a murder mystery. Those • The Mudslingers will perfrom at 10:15 p.m. April 14 at meet about "Psychopharmacolgy of Disturbing, Disruptive planning to attend must R.S.V.P. seven days in advance. the Blue Note. For more information, call 478-0219.

Disorders" at 9 a.m. and about "Disturbing, Disruptive For more information, call 524-7676.

Behaviors" at 12 pm. on May 1. Registration and fee is • W.J.W Jazz Combo will perform on April 15 at the Blue required.

• "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," a comedy-drama by Belle Saloon in Guthrie. For more information, call 260Martin McDonagh set in Ireland, will be performed by 2355.

• Sir Ushindi Spears Entertainment will have "The Final Carpenter Square Theater at 8 p.m. through April 14.

Exam, The Ultimate College Week" May 21 through 28 in Tickets are $10 Thursday and Sunday and $12.50 Friday • UCO Orchestra will be having a concert at 8 p.m. April the Westin Hotel. VIP tickets are available. For more and Saturday. For more information, call 232-6500.

24 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more information, call information or to purchase tickets, call the State Fair Box 974-3375.

Office at 948-6800, Justice Fashions at 424-2848, East • The House of Bernarda Alba will be performed at 8 Coast Wear at 521-0011, Urban Clothing District in Quail p.m. April 19 to 21 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more • UCO University Bands Concert will be held at 8 p.m. Springs Mall at 749-1782 or Phat Gear in Crossroads Mall information, call 974-3375.

April 25 at Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more information, at 631-5762. call 974-3375.

• Broadway Tonight: Swing Dance America will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 26 in Mitchell Hall Theatre.

• A Masterworks Concert with UCO Choir will be at 8 For more information, call 974-3375. p.m. on April 28 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. For more information, call 974-3375.

• In The Dark, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition, will be on • Prairie Dance Theater presents its Gala Season Finale at display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 p.m. May 4 and 5 at Oklahoma City Community from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until May College, 7777 S. May Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 20 at the Omniplex. Admission is $2 in addition to paid for students and senior citzens and $6 for children under Omniplex admission of $6 for adults and $5.25 for 12. For more information, call 424-2249.

• The Modern Language Film Series continues with My children. For more information, call 602-6664 or log-on to Mother's House at 2 p.m. and also at 4 p.m. on April 12 and www.omniplex.org .

• "Into the Woods," a musical by Stephen Sondheim, will 13 in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 223. be performed by the Pollard Theater through May 13 at • The Vision Maker: The Paintings of Mirac 120 W. Harrison in Guthrie. Performance times are 8 p.m.

• Edmond Council Chambers will have a candidate Creepingbear will be on display in the Red Earth Museum Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are debate for mayor at 7 p.m. on April 16. Deadline for voter at the Omniplex. The display can be seen from 9 a.m. to 5 $12.50 to $17.50. For more information, call 282-2800. • registration is April 13. Election day will be May 8. p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and

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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 8-5, $6.50-$7/hr. Contractors Supply Co, NE 30th & Santa Fe (near capitol), 525-7431.

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

NEED HELP with Macintosh computer, simple stuff, 341-4870.

HIGHLY RESPONSIBLE person to watch 6-yr-old. Vehicle and excellent driving record a must. Field trips and excellent pay & perks. Call 216-8865.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for receptionist, FT. Ideal candidate will have a professional appearance and great people skills.

Experience with computers, filing, and answering phones a must. Dependable transportation for day trips also necessary. To apply, fax resume to 943-7984 or drop resume by 2800 NW 36, Suite 101, OKC. MANAGEMENT, come grow with Oklahoma's fastest growning mattress chain.

Paid training, insurance and vacation. We want sharp people to learn all facets of our business and help us grow. This a a ground floor opportunity that can lead to fast advancement and partnership status. Send resume to: Comfort Zone, 2700 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73013 or Fax to 405-340-0507.

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COYOTE COFFEE CO, F/T-P/T help wanted. Apply at 1710 E 2nd St, Edmond.

WE NEED YOU Edmond Public Schools is currently seeking qualified individuals to drive and monitor on school buses. * Starting pay, drivers $8.27/hr * Starting pay, monitors $6.83 * Minimum 4 hrs/day * OSBI background/drug test req. * Great job for college students, housewives, 2nd income, retirees Call Edmond Schools Transportation at 3402962 for details.

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.kennedvplace.com

Welcome Students!

ONE BEDROOM apartment, unfurnished.

Appliances, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

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 6mo lease you'll receive $100 off last month's rent. Come by or call 341-2161 today or visit us at

PERSONALS 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 1866-468-2631(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. PHONE 974-5549.

Bible Study University Center Room 318 Every Tuesday 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday @ noon For more information call 692-1067 or 210-3011 Sponsored by Christians On Campus

CITY OF EDMOND is accepting applications for SUMMER PT & FT POSITIONS job line 359-4648 www.ci.edmond.ok .us Apply at 100 E First, Rm106

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.

HOUSE FOR RENT, 2 bedrooms, 1&1/2 baths, good condition. NO PETS! Located 2 blocks from UCO, 1107 E Campbell, $500/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

FOR SALE 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.

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

1995 MITSUBISHI Galant, gray, 5-sp, 4-dr, tape/radio, AC. $4500, call 306-5699.

ROOMMATES LOOKING for a roommate for a house, five minute drive from UCO, $200/mo. Washer & dryer included. Call pager 904-8936.

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 EEO/AAE

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