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Tuition costs may rise again for UCO students By Jarrod Briley StuWiller

Grace through motion Indonesian dancer, Monica Cooley, was featured in the India Students' Association dance program entitled "Leeye Parabrahmani" on Saturday, March 27th. The program ran two and a half hours, and was preceded by an ethnic dinner. —Photo by Shauna Hardway

Campus legislative leaders labor over students rights bill

By Trent Dugas

StaffWriier A Senate Resolution to amend the Student Constitution is currently being debated by the UCO House of Representatives to help strengthen student rights on campus. The University of Central Oklahoma Student Association (UCOSA) is proposing a Student Bill of Rights to be added to the Student

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Students throughout would be about Oklahoma will be faced equivalent to each with a 7 to 9 percent tuition increase if a recent college and Oklahoma State Regents university student proposal is voted into effect in Oklahoma paying at their May 28 meeting. an additional $5 to $7 The Regents will begin in tuition each considering the proposal semester... during an April 16 public hearing, which will be open for public debate, to be held additional $5 to $7 in tuition 8:30 a.m. at Northwestern State each semester. "The State Regents are University in Enid. If the Regents pass the seeking to achieve the best proposal, its ability to raise balance between the need to tuition would be restricted by enhance academic programs limits set by the state and services, and students' ability to pay for those legislature. The limits require that programs and services," said tuition, if raised, be increased Hans Birch, Oklahoma County by at least 7 percent and not chancellor. Regents expect the proposed beyond 9 percent, said Laura Callahan, director of increases could generate nearly communications for the $15 million in revenue. Increases would be used by Regents. universities to fund the Such an increase would be about equivalent to each purchase of technology, faculty college and university student V See TUITION Page 2 in Oklahoma paying an

Constitution. "We are hoping that when "We are trying the administration takes to put together a action and formulates policies, Student Bill of they will look over Rights that the bill of rights guarantees certain freedoms and —Nicholas Harrison, protections to deputy president pro tempore students," w,:ftio,:lweMEMee„M4...A4011taYe& Nicholas Harrison, deputy should have in the classrooms Harrison said the Student Bill president pro tempore said. and we want to incorporate of Rights will protect students if "We have put together them into the Student • See BILL Page 2 various rights we think students Constitution."

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% This bud's for you Payden Mason (front) picks flowers off a tree near UCO's art building as Susan White, her trip partner, watches. Mason and White were participating in a campus nature trip. Trees have been budding across campus this week as a result of the very spring-like weather. That's in sharp contrast to recent weeks when students were seen making snowmen on campus. (Photo by Chieko Hara)

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training programs and renovations among other things. The Regents' proposed tuition increase arrives in the wake of Gov. Keating's proposed tuition increases, which he announced in his state-of-the-state address earlier this year. He submitted it in the form of a bill to the House. The bill, which made its way through the House with little difficulty — 81 to 15 to keep the bill alive — suggested a flat 9 percent tuition increase at all state supported colleges and universities. If Keating's bill is passed into law, the Regents will not proceed with its plan to increase tuition.

"Students will not be facing double jeopardy," Callahan said. Legislative restrictions If Keating's bill is prevent more than one passed into law, the tuition increase per year, Regents will not she said. proceed with its John Massey, State Regents chairman, said that plan to increase if a tuition increase were to tuition. occur, students attending Oklahoma colleges and universities would still be at paying among the lowest Currently, tuition tuition rates in the country. Oklahoma colleges and "As we consider students' Universities is the ninth lowest educational costs, we will also in the nation, according to a continue our commitment to Regent's press release. ensuring that financial For more information about limitations do not hinder possible tuition increases, call Oklahoma students from Laura Callahan at 524-9180, or pursuing their educational log onto the Regents web site goals," Massey said. at http://www.okhighered.org

anything happens regarding the constitution. The faculty, administrators and students will know what their rights are. The bill of rights will contain 10 amendments to help structure students' rights at UCO. The amendments are: Organizational Rights, Freedom of Academic Expression and Inquiry, Rights Pertaining to Campus Parking, Right to Information, Residential Rights, Judiciary Rights, Freedom from Discrimination and Harassment and Political Process. Harrison said he expects the bill of rights to improve the communication between students and UCO. "We are hoping that when the

administration takes action and formulates policies, they will look over the bill of rights and say, 'this is what the students think they should have and these are the services they think they should have,— Harrison said. "We would like for them to use it as a guideline and model." UCOSA's plans are to consolidate the existing material in the student handbook into one section and add the Student Bill of Rights to that section. Kathryn Gage, vice president for student services, said her office is responsible for the material in the handbook. She said she thought adding the bill of rights is an "absolute possibility" along with other UCOSA information. -4(

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Journalism egend Thomas puts down pen to speak at UCO journalists" and a "legendary newswoman." Thomas has had the privilege of getting in the front row at press conferences of eight U.S. presidents, starting with John F. Kennedy. "She has literally had a front row seat to U.S. history," Webb said. Thomas was a Washington, D.C. journalist before she started covering the White House. She Jarrod Noftsger (let)„ assistant vice president for Student Services, discusses journalism with Helen Thomas, UPI senior White House correspondent before reported on such her speech. last week. Thomas spoke to the UCO community March 25. (Photo departments as provided by photo services) Health, Education March 25. She is Helen and Welfare and the Federal By Ann Jayne Thomas. Communications Commission. Stall'&Her Hundreds of students, faculty, In 1961, she became a White She has been a United Press and community residents filled House correspondent and has International White House the University Center's been a fixture at presidential correspondent for 38 years. She Constitution Hall to hear press conferences ever since. has covered every president Thomas, a White House Senior Following her introduction by since John F. Kennedy. She has Correspondent for UPI, speak. Webb, Thomas received a a book due out this month called Thomas was introduced by standing ovation. When the Front Row at the White House. UCO President W. Roger Webb, applause quieted, she quipped, And she spoke to a standingwho described her as "one of "It's always hard to hear your room only crowd at UCO's America's most distinguished obituary." Constitution Hall on Thursday,

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Thomas began her talk by speaking about the crisis in Kosovo. She said Bill Clinton is in the "damned if you do and damned if you don't" position of calling for strikes against Yugoslavia. She said that no one is calling the war a "Wag the Dog" or a diversion from Monica Lewinsky or Clinton's impeachment. Thomas' speech was sprinkled with anecdotes about the presidents, as well as emotions she felt at certain times

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predecessor, to "turn the tide." "And he did," Thomas said. Although she said she has enjoyed covering all of the presidents, she noted that being around Lyndon Johnson was like a "three-ring circus" because no one knew what he was going to do next. But, Thomas added, Johnson did get things passed in Congress, such as civil rights, Medicare, and the Head Start program. With regard to Clinton's recent escapades, Thomas said reporters referred to the White House lawn as "Monica Beach" because so many reporters were camped there waiting for a statement from Clinton. She said Clinton has never known one day without the press. But, she has no sympathy for the presidents. "They have the greatest honor, the trust of the American people," Thomas said. "There's no such thing as an instant president. It's on-the-job training." She said that to be president, you should "decide at the age of five and live

accordingly." Thomas has interviewed the First Ladies, too, although it took her six years to get an interview with Hillary Clinton. She has also interviewed members of the presidents' families, such as Lillian Carter, mother of Jimmy Carter. She paused for a few moments while the audience roared with laughter after she quoted Lillian: "Sometimes when I look at my children, I wish I had remained a virgin." For nearly 30 minutes, Thomas entertained the audience with wit and observations. She then allowed members of the audience to ask her questions. When asked how she earned her nickname, "the lady in red," she said red was Nancy Reagan's favorite color and President Reagan had remarked that he liked red, too. So, as a gag for a formal news conference, all of the reporters wore red. After

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that news conference, she said President Reagan told them, "I like all colors." Thomas said her source for strength and stability is not spiritual, but came from her parents. She was born in Kentucky, one of nine children. Her parents were immigrants. They could not read or write, but opened a grocery store with only a few cents in their pockets. They instilled in her a "sense of life and justice, how to live." Their hard work ethics seem to be reflected by Thomas. She arrives to work at 5:30 a.m. to

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expect to win popularity contests. "We comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable," she said. Regarding any changes she would like to see in journalism, Thomas said she would like to educate people about how difficult it is to get information, especially regarding the government. She said she would also like to see more thorough and longer news stories on television. She believes the corporations who own the television networks do not have news as their first interest. Thomas said she regrets that many newspapers are going out of business. She said she thinks of newspapers as "shared pain" and believes each town needs its own newspaper, rather than having one large circulation. "Competition is the lifeblood of journalism," Thomas said. "People can handle the truth and they deserve no less." <

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UCO Student Association Spring 1999 elections for UCOSA President, UCOSA Vice President and all Representatives in the UCOSA House of Representatives will be held Wednesday, April 14, 1999. If any full-time undergraduate or graduate student is interested in running for any of these UCOSA positions contact the UCOSA office, University Center Room 422, call 974-2249 or e-mail election@aixl.ucok.edu Filing deadline for all offices is Friday, April 2, 1999 at 5:00 pm in the UCOSA office. Applications for candidacy must be acquired and submitted at the UCOSA office by the deadline. View UCOSA election information on the UCOSA website: http://webmaster.ucok.edu/ucosa

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UCO Alumna receives award for helping children By Stacy Brasher Staff&Viler

t shouldn't hurt to be a child. However, in 1998, Oklahoma's child abuse rate increased by 23 percent. As a result, 45 innocent children died. Such tragic statistics are released each year by the Department of Human Services (DHS), but they often go unnoticed. However, UCO alumna Rose Harper took notice, and because of her heart-felt action, she has been chosen as the recipient of the 1999 Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. "I'm so very honored," she said. "Even though I don't like being singled out often, I'm extremely pleased." Harper, along with her late husband George, first became foster parents in 1973. Over several years, they welcomed a total of twenty-four foster children into their home, along with their four children and two adopted children.

As a couple, they sympathized with the abused and neglected youth, and as Christians who believed in service and sacrifice for others, they felt a need to help. The Harpers, with their pastor Joel Baker, formed the Edmond-based, nonprofit organization Citizens Concerned for Children in 1984 with the financial support of First Presbyterian Church of Edmond.. Now called Citizens Caring for Children (CCC), the group strives to break the cycle of abuse and neglect among Oklahoma's foster children. From the humble beginnings in the Harper's home, CCC has grown to annually serve over 2,500 foster children throughout the state each year. Their major services focus on independent living, mentoring and career and educational expenses. CCC also distributes free clothing, toys, bicycles, books, school supplies and other items to local foster children at their volunteer-run Resource Center in Oklahoma City. Although 15 years since its inception, Harper still maintains a high profile in the organization.

She serves on CCC's Board of the kids that you're never too old to get an Directors, and also works at their Edmond education," she said. office. The Lifetime Achievement Award will As an Independent Living Specialist, be presented to Harper at an awards Harper enjoys speaking to the youth banquet on April 27. about what's going on in their "We're glad to see she's being lives. recognized for -all the years she's "I think the relationships that given to children," said CCC's I'm able to have with the teens Executive Director Patty Pace. is a privilege, and to see them "She's truly made a difference in succeed is wonderful to me," many children's lives." she said. Since 1984, CCC has made While encouraging the astounding progress, Harper youth to pursue their said. own educational and Without abuse and career goals, Harper neglect in the world, recently decided to CCC services would not do the same, and in be needed. Harper 1996, she earned a hopes they can be put BA in History from out of business. UCO. Although it seems "Since I did not to be an impossible get an education goal...it is the when I was ultimate ending to younger, it was their operation, and good for me to be the ultimate dream for able to set an Harper. example and show Rose Harper

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TODAY V The Raven Society is hosting ✓ Auxiliary Enterprises is For more information, call Carletta information, call Calypso Harvey at ✓ The UCO Society of a Poetry Contest. Please submit offering a University Store Rehbine at 376-2692. 751-9068. Professional Journalists will meet entries to Dr. Amy Carrell. Entry Scholarship and a Residence Hall at 6 p.m. in Room 213 of the fee is $5. For more information, Meal Plan for the fall 1999 • The UCO International ✓ The UCO English Society Communications Building. For call Calypso Harvey at 751-9068. semester. Both are activity based. Office will host a tax workshop will meet at 1 p.m. May 8 at the more information, call Farzie at 974-5303 or 330-4071.

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at 5 p.m. April 18 at 501 Cafe'. For April 5 in the Pegasus Theater of the Liberal Arts Building. Guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas. For more information, call Scott Markowitz at 812-5405. will host an end of semester social ✓ The UCO International at 6:30 p.m. April 5 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall. Those Office will host a Volleyball attending will meet with members Tournament from 5 to 9 p.m. every from the profession. Also, guest Sunday throughout April at speakers David Zink and Clifford Wantland Hall. Deadline for Gomef from the Hertz Corp. will registration is April 1. For more discuss "Information Systems in information, call the International Auditing." Business dress is Office at 974-2390. • The UCO English Society requested by all attendees. For more information, call Bill Austin will meet at 7 p.m. April 2 in Room at 336-3215. 211 of the Liberal , Arts Building.

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✓ Toastmasters Club, an Clegern Ave. For more information, organization devoted to enhancing call 341-6300. public speaking skills, meets at 1 • The Catholic Student p.m. every Thursday in Room 322 of the University Center. For more Center invites students to attend information, call Yoanna Ganeva at Student Mass at 9 p.m. Thursdays in the center, 321 Clegern Ave. For 844-3275. more information, call Jason • Alcoholics Anonymous will Simpson at 341-6300. meet at 12:10 p.m. every Monday, ✓ The Baptist Collegiate Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry meets at 8 p.m. Mondays Ministry. For more information, call at the Baptist Student Union for Dr. Margaret K. at 359-1749. BASIC training or Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more ✓ The Wesley Foundation is information, call Janay Moody at offering a 12-Step Co-dependents 341-1232. Anonymous Recovery Program at • The Baptist Collegiate 12:10 p.m. Tuesdays in the Wesley Student Center, 311 E. Hurd. For Ministry has a worship service at more information, call Margaret at noon weekdays at the Baptist 359-1749 or Cooper Ames at 341- Student Union. For more information, call Janay Moody at 5450. 341-1232.

✓ The Fencing Club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Chi Alpha Christian Wednsday at Broncho Choral. For • more information, call Khalilah Fellowship has praise and worship Watson at 974-4365, or e-mail at service at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday bigarmlady@hotmail.com . in Room 116 of the University Center. For more information, call ✓ The Japanese Student Charlie Bunn at 848-6620, or e-mail Association will meet at 2 p.m. at ucochialpha@juno.com . every Tuesday in Room 213 of the • The Catholic Student Liberal Arts Building. Free lessons in Japanese will be given. For more Center invites students to watch information, call Takaaki at 844- "Must See TV" from 7-9 p.m. 0312. Thursdays in the center, 321

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The following events are happening in the metro area the weekend of April 1-4.

Concert t 'n Pepa will perform at Incahoots, )cated at 2301 S. Meridian, at 6 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. For more information, call 686-1191.

Theater The Lakeside Assembly of God will present the Easter drama "The Choice" at 7:30 p.m. April 2 at the Lakeside Assembly of God, located a 6810 N.W. 122nd St. For mon information, call Megan Caudillo at 755-5527 or 722-1871. The Jewel Box Theater, located at 3700 N. Walker, will present "The Nerd" at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. For more information, call 521-1786.

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Interfraternity Council...

Group holds clothing drive By Stacy Brasher SIMWrit&

reaking free from a negative image isn't easy, especially when the stereotype was established decades ago. But UCO's Interfraternity Council (IFC) refuses to be labeled as anything negative, and dedicates themselves to organizing fund-raisers and service projects for the community. Recently, the IFC held a clothing drive for the Salvation Army, and collected hundreds of items. "The clothing drive was excellent," said IFC President Lindsay Smith. "The entire Greek community came together and worked for a common goal, which was great to see." "We take part in these projects in an effort to better the lives of others that may have come into hard times," said Smith. "A personal satisfaction is gained when you know that you are helping someone in need."

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Reflecting on Christianity Approximately 50 students took time out of their Monday morning to participate in a march around the UCO campus that culminated with singing and prayer near Broncho Lake. The march was one of this week's activities celebrating the life of Christ. It was sponsored by the Baptist Student Union.

The IFC hopes to work with several other non-profit groups before the year is over. Deadline nears for hopeful legislators... They've already begun planning projects for organizations such as Citizens the UCOSA office, room 422 Caring for Children and By Stacy Brasher in the University Center, or on Habitat for Humanity. SIN Writer the bulletin board just outside With each outreach, they he UCO Student the office. hope the community can sift The House of Association general through the stereotypes of the elections for UCOSA Representatives consists of 45 past to see the Greek President and Vice-President, elected seats that are based on community's true purpose. as well as the entire House of full-time enrollment numbers Representatives will be held from the previous fall semester. Therefore, the College of April 14. The filing period began Education receives 14 seats, Monday and ends Friday at 5 the College of Business receives 10 seats, the College p.m. Prestigious Apartment Living of Liberal Arts receives 12 Applications are available in just minutes from UCO

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n its never ending quest to avoid anything original, Hollywood has cranked out another in a series of old television shows turned motion pictures. This current ode to mediocrity is "The Mod Squad" (MGM). This updated version, produced by the almighty king of bad television Aaron Spelling, begins with our heroes in the middle of a sting operation. The characters are the same, but the actors are young, hip and not exerting much effort. Claire Danes plays Julie, who was arrested for assault. Omar Epps is Linc, in for arson. And Giovanni Ribisi is Pete, the comic relief who was nabbed for robbery. For those of you unfamiliar with the plot, here goes: The three juvenile delinquents are enlisted by the cops to work undercover instead of serving hard time. The police use them

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UCO track team does well at OCU in the 800 meters. in the 400 meters. while Carrie Tucker placed Anthony Casaz took first in McCauley and Angie third in the 400 meter StudentsWriter the 400 meter hurdles, while Brumfield then took first and hurdles. he UCO track team Kendall Johnson placed third. second in the 1500 meters. Next up for UCO is the fared well at the The UCO "A" mile relay Brumfield went on to take Central Oklahoma Relays 29th Annual OC team placed second. second in the 3000 meters, Friday. Ray Vaughn Classic last Dwayne Satterwhilte Saturday at Oklahoma and Josh Hallman Christian University. captured second and John Fitzgerald and Chris third in the 100 meters. Sorrels dominated the field Casey Willis took events. Fitzgerald took first second in the pole vault, in the hammer throw, shot while Shane Pratt CO will make its Cameron and Nebraskaput and discus. Sorells was received third in the only home Kearney. not far behind placing second 3000 meter UCO finished second in the appearance of the in both the hammer throw steeplechase. tournament last year to 1998-99 golf season next and discus and finishing third On the women's side Oklahoma City, which isn't in the shot put. Shawna McMurry took Monday and Tuesday, April 5Don Harris took first in the first place and Ammie 6, when the Bronchos host the back to defend its crown. UCO was in Russellville, high jump with a jump of 6' Forester placed second UCO/Kickingbird Golf Classic. Ark. Monday and Tuesday Eighteen teams are set to 5", and he placed second in in the high jump. competing in its third participate in the 54-hole the long jump. Leah McCauley took tournament of the spring Heath Guthery took first first in the 800 meters, tournament at the 71-par season at the Arkansas Tech place in the 110 meter as did the 400 meter Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond. Thirty-six holes will Invitational. hurdles, while Rod relay squad. The Bronchos will have be Zimmerman took first in the Denietria Miller Staff photo by Lacy Amen junior MaCrae Brunker, Don Harris flies through the air in last 400 meters with a time of placed second in the 100 sophomore Steve Jodlowski, meters, while Anitra weeks track meet at OCU. Harris 48.96. and redshirt freshman Dan placed second in the long jump and first Paul Givens took first and Lacy and Ebony Shirley Drake in the lineup, with the in the high jump for the Bronchos. Seth Hawkins placed second placed first and second remaining two spots up for grabs. Battling for the final positions in the starting lineup are junior Tosh Hays and sophomore Tyler Willey, both returning starters, along with Junior Mike McKinney and redshirt freshman Dustin Steve Jodlowski Semsch . -UCO Sports Information played on Monday, with tee times beginning at 8 a.m., and the tournament concludes with Sifii Ricky Choy Leturia an 18 hole round on Tuesday 9 out of 10 Kaplan LSAT students go Over 26 years of experience that also starts at 8 a.m. to one of their top 3 school choices. Presents UCO will have two teams in â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1997 Bruskin-Goldring Research Study of students at the top 50 law schools Tai Chi Chuan the tournament. The other Many think of Tai Chi as a slower. teams include Abilene Eastern version of aerobic Christian, Henderson State, exercise. The fluid system of Texas A&M-Commerce, movement and breathing promotes Call today to enroll! Southwestern Oklahoma, health and well being in a number Texas Lutheran , Texas of ways. Students discover Westleyan, Northeastern State, improvements in strength, balance Arkansas Tech, Harding, St. and flexibility. Regular practice Edward's, East Central, 1-800-KAP-TEST reduces stress and aids relaxation. Southern Arkansas, Ouachita www.kaplan.com â&#x2013; AOL keyword: kaplan MaCrae Brunker 'LSAT is a registered trademark of the Law School Admission Council. Baptist, West Texas A&M, Call 341-2221

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UCO on a roll UCO tennis begins By Ryan Haley sportsWriter

entral Oklahoma's baseball team is on a roll as they have won six straight games and eight of their last nine. The No. 19-ranked Bronchos will travel to Tahlequah this weekend for a four-game conference series. UCO has f our players batting over .400 and boasts a team average o .366. Senior outfielder Brandon Bagwell, who recently returned to the lineup after missing 14 games due to an infection, leads the offense with a hefty .500 batting average. While Bagwell was gone, senior outfielder Brian Arant has been picking up the slack. Last week Arant batted .652 with nine runs scored, six doubles, a home run, five

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walks, seven stolen four RBIs. He has raised his average 86 points in six By Ryan Haley games, from .400 to .486. Senior third baseman Wes Sportswriter McSwane is batting .489 in oth Central the last 15 games, and he has Oklahoma tennis hit safely in 14 of those 15 teams started long games. McSwane is batting homestand this week. On .402 on the year with Tuesday, the women hosted 11 doubles, four Texas Woman's with the home men hosting Oklahoma runs Christian. The No. 10 ranked women and 26 will return to action against RBIs. Midwestern State at 1 p.m. He is now tied for second place on UCO's career doubles list and need only six more to pass Shane Smith's record of 46. On the mound, UCO has two senior standouts in Billy Coleman and Dustin Yowell. Coleman has a 4-2 record with a 2.11 earned run average and 63 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. Yowell boasts a 6-1 record with a 3.79 earned run average as he has struck out 50 batters in 35.2 innings of work.

on Saturday, then take on Oklahoma Christian at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. UCO's men will match up against Graceland College at 9 a.m. and Midwestern State at 1 p.m. on Saturday, then take on Cameron at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The women, who are the defending Lone Star Conference Championship, are 10-4 on the year, and

they have won their last six out of seven matches. Senior Jana Vnouckova, a three-time All-American, leads the UCO women with a 17-6 singles record. The men are 4-5 on the year and have lost their last three matches. The UCO men are led by senior two-time doubles All-American Karl Levanat and junior Pablo Mayorga.

UCO will host the Central Oklahoma Relays Friday starting at 10 a.m. (below) Jason Dormeyer splashes down during the steeplechase last Saturday. (left) Leah McCauley strides out during her race at Oklahoma Christian.

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Revisionist scholars seek to alter biblical texts By Neil Altman

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n the near future, buying a Bible as a wedding or confirmation gift or for one's own personal study may involve more than choosing which version or edition is the best translation of the original Hebrew and Greek. If some scholars in the field of biblical criticism have their way, the best selling book of all time may undergo' some radical changes and additions. Revisionists are toying with the idea of adding the Temple Scroll, one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, to the Old Testament. They regard the Temple Scroll as the sixth book of Moses. However, this proposed addition to the Pentateuch - the five books of Moses - does not contain, as some revisionists concede, subjects basic to the Judaism practiced during that period of history. So what's the big deal about all this? Well, at stake is the credibility of the Bible. There are several anomalies that raise serious questions about the dating and purported Jewish authorship of the Temple Scroll. Consider, for example, one unwittingly raised by Hershel Shanks, editor of "Biblical Archaeology Review." In his book, "Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls," Shanks explains that the Temple Scroll "contains many other laws as well as descriptions of religious festivals not mentioned in the Bible or elsewhere." He goes on to write that, "the scroll contains detailed plans for the re-building of the Lord's temple; hence its name, the Temple Scroll." A history buff may be able to spot the problem here. How can the Temple Scroll speak of elaborate plans for the reconstruction of a temple that hadn't even been destroyed yet? The Dead Sea. , Scrolls

supposedly were written between 300 BC and 50 AD while Jerusalem's great temple was still standing. In fact, the temple, which was constructed in 44 BC, remained standing until the Romans destroyed it in 70 AD. Despite such gaffes, those who endorse the authenticity of the Temple Scroll and apocryphal texts found among the Dead Sea Scrolls want to bring unprecedented changes to the canon of Scripture, the 66 books of the Bible, traditionally held to have been divinely inspired. In his 1996 book "Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls," Randall Price writes, "The Scrolls ... imply that the list of books which were accepted as part of the Bible at Qumran apparently differed from ... the official canon of the Hebrew Bible ... It is also possible ... that such works as the Temple Scroll were... canonical." The ancient Jewish and Christian position, however, is that the Old Testament canon was completed by 400 BC, long before the existence of the Dead Sea Scrolls. And it is the consistency with which the Bible has been handed down to each generation that has established its validity. Judaism has always regarded the Torah as inviolable. Torahmaking was not just a scribal art but a sacred profession. The word "scribe" in Hebrew means counter, for he had to count how many words and letters there were to the center point of the five books of Moses, and from there to the end, to ensure no errors. He had to follow precise rituals; such as declaring that he:was writing the Torah "in the name of its sanctity." If the scribe made an error in writing the name` of -God, he had to put that parchment away and start anew. And no word could be written from memory.

There were many other checks that were used in copying the Old Testament books to insure preservation of the sacred words of God. First century Jewish historian Josephus wrote: "We have given practical proof of our reverence for our scriptures. For, although such long ages have now passed, no one has ventured to add, or to remove, or to alter a syllable; and it is an instinct with every Jew, from the day of his birth, to regard them as decrees of God, to abide by them, and if need be, cheerfully to die for them." One can go anywhere in the world today and find the exact same Biblical texts among all Jewish communities. The writers of the New Testament also were Jews. Paul, in Romans 3:1-2, wrote the following: "What advantage then hath the Jew?... Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles

of God." To understand the great effort throughout history to preserve the original texts of the Old and New Testaments, we have only to read what Gentile translators of the King James version of the Bible wrote to the English monarch in 1611. They note it was the great labor "out of the Original Sacred Tongues... [that] there should be one more exact Translation of the Holy Scriptures into the English Tongue..." The King James version is considered by scholars to be the most accurate and theologically correct translation of the New Testament in the English language. Efforts now to change not only the canon of the traditional Bible, but existing passages in the Bible as well, are already underway. People are beginning to notice some of the revisionists'

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changes. The Chronicle of Higher Education reported last spring that "for the past half century, scholars have steadily chipped away at the Old Testament's credibility as a historical document." Anyone who does the homework, will learn that some revisionists out there are willing to undermine the very basis of Judaism, the nation of Israel and Christianity, by denying that David and Solomon ever lived. In doing so, those scholars are essentially saying that two of Israel's most important kings the fathers of Jewry and David, who sits atop the genealogy of Jesus - amount to a couple of fairy tales. "The figure of King David is about as historical as King Arthur," Phillip R. Davies, a professor of religious studies at Britain's University of Sheffield told the Chronicle.

Professor: student input is valued I would like to respond to RHA President Nicholas Harrison's letter to the editor that appeared in the March 30 edition of The Vista. Harrison complains that President Webb does not pay sufficient attention to student concerns. Although I am 'a faculty member rather than a student, I have had some experience in this matter and would like to comment on Harrison's complaint. Last spring the leadership class I teach received exceptional attention from President Webb. Early in the semester he visited-the class for an inforMal discussion- about the future of the university in which he listened to student views. Later, the class conducted -a survey of student opinion (that included responses from all colleges) that reviewed all major aspects of academics and campus life. The ••

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students presented the results to President Webb and a serious discussion ensued, after which President Webb assigned aspects of the findings to members of his staff for further study. It was my impression, and, I believe the students' as well, that the President was highly responsive to their concerns. Nicholas .Harrison obviously believes the "rumor" that "student input and opinion on issues...has been...dismissed as something which is both unnecessary and unimportant." There is strong evidence to indicate that Harrison is is simply wrong. Yours truly, Greg Scott Associate Professor of Political Science

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op saving day lg If you want to do something really great for America, don't have your pets spayed or neutered, or even recycle trash. The best thing you can do for this great country is even simpler: Call your congressman today and demand that Daylight Saving Time (which begins this Sunday) be abolished. The traditional act of setting the clock one hour forward is ridiculous. It was initiated so that farmers and other sunlightdependent workers could have an extra hour of sunshine while at their jobs. Surely the invention of the electric light has eliminated that need. Proponents for Daylight Saving Time claim to love having the sun set later in the evening. They say they feel like they can get more work done after work. Yet most people agree that trying to adjust to the loss of one hour of sleep—as well as one hour of bar time—is nowhere worth the benefits. Many people say they feel like zombies for a week after the time change. Others say the time change makes them late for work, unprepared for classes and generally unable to follow their daily schedules. Is all this chaos worth the one hour of extra sunshine? Call your congressman today and tell him to put a stop to Daylight's Saving Time—tell him to do it for America. Pujan Roka /The Vista

Want to impact administrative and campus policy for the students of UCO? Run for office in UCO's student government. Call the UCOSA office at 974-2249 or visit the UCOSA website at: http: / / webmaster.ucok.edu ucosa Filing deadline is Friday, April 2, 1999 at 5:00 pm in the UCOSA office.

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SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Wednesday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732 OFFICE ASSISTANT Secretarial and Clerical Service will type your reports, resumes, and letters. $2.00 per page. Call Janet Helton (405)359-0168.

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NOW HIRING at Edmond Golf Course, part time snack bar help, flexible hours, 340-4653. DRIVERS WANTED Must know streets of Edmond. Must be intelligent and clean-cut.Restaurant experience helpful. Contact Ted, Dine Out In, 341-3463. PART TIME help needed for appt setting M-Th 6-9pm. Very good pay, 879-9899. NEW MANAGEMENT Needed: Wait staff, cooks, utility. 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Please apply in person at The Kettle Restaurant located at N I-35 & 122nd.

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CANOE/RAFT Float Trips on the ILLINOIS RIVER at SPARROW HAWK CAMP Special rates, effective til May 15 for a 13-mile, 4-6 hr trip. $11.00 per person, plus tax. Other trips available. Write or phone for free brochure. SPARROW HAWK CAMP. HC 61, Box 392, Tahlequah, OK 74464. Phone 1-800-722-9635.

Bridal Outlet looking for full & part time employees with flexible hours.

AWARD-WINNING journalist and published author can help you make your writing sparkle. Call Steve at 943-5607.

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Asian Travel Domestic • International "The Largest Consolidator with Low Fares to Asia, Africa,Middle East, Europe, etc."

(405) 495-TOUR (8687) 7300 N.W. 23rd St. #106 Okla. City/Bethany, OK 73008 www.toasia.com

Bible Study University Center, Room 318 Every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. For more information call 341- 1773 or 277-3602

The Vista April 1, 1999

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