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Fees can support student groups court rules By Robyn Lydick
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he U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 22 that public colleges and universities may use money collected from student fees to fund campus organizations that engage in political speech which some students may find objectionable. This ruling overturns two previous rulings by lower courts. Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president for student services, said that UCO funding policies for student organizations would remain the same. "This new court ruling says it is totally constitutional for a university to use student fees to fund organizations if the organizations are viewpoint neutral," Gage said. "Look at the organizations here at UCO. They cover the political spectrum from all angles." UCO has 160 recognized student organizations ranging from religious groups to yo-yo aficionados. Gage pointed out that no group recognized. by UCO advocates discrimination or hate. "Our organizations exist to promote their views," Gage said. "They are part of the rich cultural fabric of the institution." Several law students at the University of Wisconsin sued the university over the use of their money to finance a gay, lesbian and transgendered student group as well as a socialist political group. Scott Southworth, Amy Schoepke and Keith Bannach filed the original suit. Two more students, undergraduate student Rebecka Vander Werf and law student Rebecka Bretz joined the suit as plaintiffs after filing. In 1996, a U.S. District Judge John Shabaz found that using student fees to fund organizations was basically compelled speech and as such was unconstitutional. The university appealed the ruling. In 1998, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court ruling. The court found that the university's policy violated the First Amendment right to freedom of belief. The three appeals judges ruled funding private groups that are involved in political and ideological activities is not germane to a university's educational mission. University of Wisconsin students pay about $330 in annual fees. University officials said less than 10 percent is used to support student groups and services. UCO students pay $4 per semester hour in student activity fees and a general fee of $46 per semester. Based on an in-state student carrying 15 hours for two semesters, the fees would be $212 per academic year. A
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Matt Tipton plays Taps in honor of the victims of the OKlahoma City homing on Wednesday at 9:02 a..m. during a Prayer Day memorial held at Broncho Lake. It was the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.
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Carl Albert Scholarship opened to all majors, reader advises Editor: pam writing in response to an article that was ublished in the April 13th issue of The Vista. The article is about a student who recently received an internship position through the Carl Albert Public Internship Program, otherwise known as CAPIP. Dayna Petete is the coordinator of CAPIP, and until recently, I was her assistant. The article states that the program is the Carl Albert Scholars Scholarship program and that it is only for public relations majors wanting to work in state government. This is not true. The Carl Albert Public Internship Program is a paid internship program with the state of Oklahoma for graduate and undergraduate students with any major. Graduate students who have completed 6 hours and have a GPA of 3.0 and undergraduate students who have completed 24
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while it is also used as a recruitment tool for the state of Oklahoma. Any student who meets the above qualifications can apply for the Carl Albert Public Internship Program by calling the program office (which is located at the Office of Personnel Management) at (405) 521-6358. They can get more information about the program or download an application off of the CAPIP website at www.state.ok.ust—opm/policy/cap ip.html. The Carl Albert Public Internship Program is a great way for students to get experience in their area of study while getting paid. I encourage students to apply for CAPIP because it is a great program and the experience I received while working through the program was incredible. Shara Cofer Senior, Corporate Communication
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Communications Department Chair retires at end of the semester Norman leaves after 35 years at UCO By N. David Owens
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constant pillar of the UCO Communications Department since 1965 is leaving. Barbara Norman, department chair, will retire at the end of the spring semester. Norman plans to "take vacations, not be bound by the
school calendar for a change, take the first summer off since 1962, when I was working for my masters." Norman has seen quite a few changes at UCO in the past three and a half decades, but she says that the most dynamic changes have occurred recently. "I think the emphasis on graduate and undergraduate education, the move to be a
premier institution on that level...and the excitement that incoming freshmen bring to this campus...really just happened in the last few years," Norman said. Norman has guided students, faculty and staff for many years, coaching the debate team, teaching classes and many other things. "I think its always sad when somebody as capable and
talented as she is, when the university loses her, but she has warranted the opportunity to have her own time," said Doug Duke, director of forensics. "I have known her since I came here in '68," Duke said. Dr. Jack Deskin, professor of communications, will be the new chair of the department when Norman steps down. Deskin plans to make no major changes to the department. "It's a good strong program, it is working well, so I won't try to fix it," Deskin said. Deskin graduated from Oklahoma State University, and received his doctorate in communications from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has been teaching at UCO since 1973.
I think it's always sad when somebody as capable and talented as she is, when the university loses her, but she has warranted the opportunity to have her own time.
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WITCHCRAFT Continued from front page what it would entail. Would it be taught in a negative witch hunt way or an in-depth way of what kind of behaviors make you a witch?" asked Alana Pease, corporate production junior. The course will be broken down into two phases. The first half of the semester will be lectures and readings, the second will be a seminar with guest speakers. A research project will be assigned with students picking the topics they are most interested in. "I'd like to see some of these papers published in the `New Plains Review'," Heit said. Heit is not yet certain who all of his guest speakers will be. One professor who plans to speak is English Professor Dr. Sandra Mayfield. "I thought I'd talk about literary figures who believed in witches and who took part
in witch trials. Witches were extremely important to James I. He encouraged witch trials and wrote "Daemonologie." Many people believe Shakespeare wrote Macbeth to please him," Mayfield said. Heit compares the witch hunts of centuries ago to the fear of communism in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. "When people's farm produced a small crop they blamed a witch. If they didn't like a person they could accuse them of being a witch. In northern Europe where people are fair skinned and have blond hair, a dark haired, dark complected person would be considered a witch. In southern Europe where people are more dark complected, a person with blond hair might be accused of being a witch," Heit said. Whether or not students plan to enroll in the class,
The play ,"The Crucible," by Author Miller chronicles the events for the Salem Witch Trails. Rebecca Nurse was on of the women hanged for witchcraft in the seventeenth century.
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most agree it interests them to a degree. "It'd be kind of neat, but what would you use it for? Do they teach you how to draw pentagrams?" said Chris Wright, English freshman. Forsome, degree requirements are the only thing standing in their way. "I'd definitely think about it if I had any more electives left," said Leeann Klumb, general business junior.
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Central Oklahoma wide receiver Alton Lusk has signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants and left Wednesday morning to attend a mini-camp with the NFL team in Newark, N.J. Lusk, a 6-2, 187-pounder, was a four-year starter who was a versatile threat as receiver, kick returner, and rusher throughout his career with the Bronchos. He was a first team All-West Region pick at all-purpose back as a senior in 1999 after amassing 1,034 yards on just 46 plays. Lusk caught 15 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns, had 10 rushes for 181 yards and five TDs and returned 21 kickoffs for a school-record 581 yards during his senior season. He scored on TD runs of eight, 14, 35, 40 and 43 yards and also had scoring receptions of three, 13 and 76 yards. "I had several different options but the Giants seemed like a better fit for me and they came after me pretty hard," said Lusk, who was also offered free agent deals by San Fransico, San Diego and Tampa Bay. " I'm looking forward to going up to mini-camp and seeing what I can do and how I fit in." Lusk was an All-State running back as a senior at Guymon High School, finishing with over 3,500 yards rushing in his prep career. He redshirted at UCO in 1995, then started the next four years at —Photo Services flanker and finished with 53 cathces for 1,051 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 19.8 yards a reception for his career. He set Alton Lusk signed a free agent a school record for career kickoff return yardage with 1,157 yards contract with the NFL's New York Giants. on 41 returns. —From staff reports
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UCO Golfers win LSC title EULESS, Texas -- Thirteen was no unlucky number for Central Oklahoma Tuesday as the Bronchos captured their first-ever Lone Star Conference Golf Championship with a stirring final-round rally. UCO, competing in its 13th LSC golf tournament, fired a final-round 290 -- the best round of the tournament by eight shots -- to overcome a six-stroke deficit and run away with the team title while sophomore standout Dustin Semsch made it a clean sweep by also taking medalist honors. The Bronchos finished with an 899 total after three trips around the 6,936-yard, par-71 Texas Star Golf Club, beating runner-up Northeastern State by 14 shots. Southwestern was third in the 10-team tourney at 924, with Abilene Christian fourth. "The guys played just great, espically today (Tuesday) when the pressure was on with being behind," coach Skip Wagnon said. " We went out really focused on what we needed to do and stayed aggressive throughout the day." "It's a great feeling to finally win this tournamnet after being close so many times. We've been playing well all year and hopefully we'll continue to do that." It was the second tournament victory in three outings for UCO, which also has five runner-up finishes to its credit this season.
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Broncho Softball drops doubleheader to ECU
Central Oklahoma's Laura Blain was selected as the Lone Star Conference Softball North Division Pitcher-ofthe-week. Blain, an Anaheim, Calif. senior, went 2-0 in three games against Northeastern State. Blain worked 16 innings, allowed three earned runs (1.31 ERA), struck out nine and walked two batters to improve her overall record to 8-7.
ADA -- The long ball proved Central Oklahoma's undoing here Tuesday as East Central swept a Lone Star Conference North Division doubleheader from the Bronchos. ECU had just 10 hits in the two games but got back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning of the opener en route to a 6-2 win then had a grand slam and three-run shot in the nightcap for an 8-0 run-rule victory. The losses dropped UCO to 14-20-1 on the season and 7-7 in LSC North Division play. ECU jumped out to an early lead in the first game as the Lady Tigers' first two hitters hit windblown home runs to left field for a quick 2-0 lead. ECU led 6-0 until UCO scored its only two runs in the seveth on a two-run single by Jennifer Williams. The Bronchos gave up just three hits in the second game, but issued eight walks and ECU took advantage of its opportunties. The Lady Tigers got a grand slam in the third to go ahead 4-0 and had a three-run shot in the fourth making it 8-0 en route to ending the game early. —From staff reports
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Cheer team looks for a few good men By Emily Bullard
Student ith tryouts set for April 22, the UCO cheer team is looking for a few good men. "We would really like to see some of the people such as the fraternity guys, who are always at the game anyway, get involved," said Wes Cossey, cheer team coach. "The worst thing that could happen is they would end up spending nine months out of the year with some of the prettiest girls on campus," he said. The cheer team returned to co-ed status last year after being an all female squad for two years. The return to co-ed status was made in an attempt to make the
squad appear more collegiate, Cossey said. "I have 17 years experience in cheerleading and tumbling. I can teach anyone who wants to learn," Cossey said. Each potential squad member must return a completed application with a $20 entry fee to the student activities office by noon on April 21. "We don't know how many people we are going to have on
the squad next year. It just depends upon the talent we have at the clinic," Cossey said. "Ideally, we would have eight guys and eight girls." Each applicant will be judged on tumbling, jumping and stunting ability as well as a cheer which will be taught at the clinic. Female applicants will also preform a short dance routine. All cheer team members will receive a scholarship of an undetermined amount at the end of each semester. "We are really looking to improve the squad every year. We would eventually like to be competitive with OU and OSU. UCO has the enrollment to support that," Cossey said. For more information, call Amy Wright at 974-3456. .4,
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Concerts: Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Foo Fighters will perform 7:30 p.m., April 29 at the Myriad. For ticket prices and more information, call 297-3000.
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AGRICULTURAL INTERNSHIPS AT UCO NOW AVAILABLE $7.50/hr, up to 10 hours per week Requirements: • Full-time student status • Biology or chemistry majors • BS or MS students • 2.5 minimum GPA • Must have own transportation to and from the USDA Lab in El Reno, Oklahoma • Must maintain Internship through Spring 2001 Application: • Resume • Current transcripts • 2 letters of recommendation • Statement of interest in program Responsibilities: • Planting and maintenance of crops • Data collection and analysis • Harvest and sample processing • Other specified duties APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 5th OR UNTIL SUITABLE APPLICANTS ARE FOUND Contact Dr. Jim Bidlack at 974-5927 or visit Room 301B of Howell Hall for more details and/or to submit application
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Biology professor receives $23,000 grant Pigeon Peas research begins this summer By Allison Franklin
SWAYfifer *geon peas will soon be as familiar as potato chips to Dr. Jim Bidlack, a UCO biology professor. Beginning May 22, Bidlack will be working with 43,000 pigeon pea plants almost every day for the next year. Bidlack recently received a $23,000 grant to study ways of controlling weeds that out-compete pigeon pea plants. "Pigeon peas are the king of drought tolerance because they send a deep tap root into the soil," Bidlack said. By pulling nitrogen from the atmosphere and transferring it to the soil, the plants serve as a costeffective fertilizer and farmers don't have to spend money buying -
nitrogen for their soil," he said. commonly consumed in countries Agriculture (USDA) Grazinglands herbicides on the plants two or In addition to fertilizing soil, like India, he said. Research Laboratory in El Reno. three times a week and the students pigeon peas serve as a cover crop "We haven't acquired a taste for "Basically, we will be doing will take notes on what percent of for fields in the winter. pigeon peas yet in America," everything by hand. The only thing the plants survive and what percent "Most farmers grow winter Bidlack said. we won't do is the actual planting, of the weeds die. wheat, which is harvested in May Despite the multitude of which will be done by farmers," he V See PROFESSOR, or June. Their fields are then bare benefits pigeon peas offer farmers, said. all summer and weeds set in," few Oklahoma farmers have Bidlack will spray the Page 14 Bidlack said. planted them. "The pigeon peas block out the Farmers who have planted weeds and farmers don't have to pigeon peas have had problems spend as much on herbicides," he controlling weeds that grow said. alongside the plants. Pigeon peas also provide costResearch is necessary to Thy our D'n effective food for cattle, because determine the most effective way farmers don't have to store as to grow the plants, Bidlack said. Supreme much grain for them to eat. And that is where he comes in. Li Carry-out Another benefit of planting Along with two students who Steak pigeon peas is the fact that they are will be hired at $7.50 an hour to the number six crop in the world help with the research, Bidlack will Sandwich. Dn -Th u for human consumption, Bidlack test two different herbicides on an said. acre filled with pigeon pea plants. Pigeon pea soup, pigeon pea The research will be conducted Wage /malted 64e flour and pigeon pea chips are all at the United States Department of
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Continued from Page 13 Although pigeon peas are perennials that can grow to five feet tall in other parts of the world, the plants are annuals in the United States and only grow three to four feet tall. Pigeon peas have three leaflets and are classified as legumes. They look like soybeans or normal peas, Bidlack said. The grant for the research was funded equally by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology and the United States Department of Agriculture. Bidlack will use $6,000 of the grant to pay the students he hires, who will work 10 hours a week through next spring. The rest of the money will be spent on equipment and his summer salary. To be eligible for the research, students must be chemistry or biology majors with a 2.5 GPA or higher and must submit all application materials by May 5.
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Applications will run in the Vista April 20 and 25. Bidlack, who calls himself a very curious person who wants to improve on everything, is optimistic about his future pigeon pea research.
"Research is always a success because students learn by applying what they've learned in the classroom to real life," he said. "Come hell or high water, it's going to work and will be a success."
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Redbud Classic changes lives, founder says By Zach Anderson Stan/fifer The mass of people approach the line, some grimfaced, some laughing, some terrified and yet, at the same time, somehow excited. Many run in place while others reach to get in a last minute stretch. The tension builds to the climactic breaking point then suddenly...BANG! The gun is fired, and the thunderous rumble of thousands of feet pounding upon the hard asphalt fills the air. All this drama can only mean one thing: Redbud is
here. On April 17, an estimate of over 6,000 participants took part in the 18th Annual Redbud Classic, Oklahoma's premier community tradition of fitness, fun, and philanthropy. The Redbud Classic was established in 1983 by Coe London, an Oklahoma City resident. The idea came to her after she and her husband Bill participated in a 10-kilometer (10K) race in Boulder, Colo. in 1981. Coe was instantly hooked. She knew immediately that this could be a family-oriented
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This attitude is shared by those who participate in the race. "This was a huge race," said Lori Roberts, a UCO student who participated in the Redbud. "I was so impressed with how many people were there. It's always been sort of a goal of mine to run in the Redbud, so it was great to actually be in it. It was just a fun, great experience. I definitely plan on doing it again next year." The unique personality of the Redbud Classic has always given it a special place among the nation's major running events. From the beginning, it was an event created to include everyone, no matter what level of skill or ability. In fact, it's not unusual for outof-state businessmen to plan April meetings so they can attend and for former Oklahoma residents to return to participate. These facts don't surprise race founder London. She always had a vision that the Redbud Classic would be a major event for
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UCO Ensemble jazzed about playing with Pietro By Michael Ross
Staff, sounds of have springtime s begun to fill the air, the birds around the UCO campus have found that their songs have been joined by those of hepcats. In preparation for performances at the Wichita, Kan., Collegiate Jazz Festival on April 21 and 22, UCO's jazz ensembles I, II, and III have been performing with jazz saxophonist Dave Pietro. Pietro has also been acting as a clinician for the groups. "He is a jazz artist. He'll be playing traditional jazz pieces," said Dr. Lee Rucker, director of the UCO jazz ensembles. "He'll also be playing two of his original pieces, `Forgotten Dreams' and `Quiescence. — Pietro, a 1987 graduate of
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✓ Bloodhounds will meet meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for and Physical Education Monday meetings will be in information, call Tomo Koizumi from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Today and tomorrow at the foyer by the UCO Bookstore. For more information, call Errin Palmer at 844-7214.
the State Capitol Tour as part of International Student Awareness Day. for more information, call the International Office at 9742377.
Building, Room 204. For more Howell Hall, Room 218; Friday information, call Jett Liang at meetings will be in Howell Hall, 330-8953. Room 213. For more information, call Rhiannon ✓ Baptist Collegiate Brinkley at 943-9826, or 408Ministry will meet at 7:59 p.m. 9054.
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✓ BACCHUS will meet 4:30 p.m., every Monday in the West Hall Lobby. For more information, call Allison Franklin at 974-4213.
• The Japanese Student ✓ International Student every Thursday in the Baptist Latter-Day Saints Student Union. For more V Association will meet 4 p.m., Office/ISC will meet at 3 p.m. on April 27 in the University information, call Charles Janay Student Association will ♦ Kappa Phi will meet every today in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 231 for elections for next fall. For more information, call Aki-Nataki at 844-9352.
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p.m.,in the UC for Graduation Party and bowling tournament. For more information. call Aki ✓ The Bronze and Blue otake4itk844:=.9352. Committee meets every second and fourth Tuesday of ✓ Alpha Kappa Alpha the month to promote school Sorority will meet 7 p.m., spirit. For more information, April 22 at the University call Beverly Prosser at 974Center in Constitution Hall. 2361. Tickets are $5. For more information, call Daria Jordan at ✓ Aikido Club will meet for 974-6061.
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✓ Baptist Collegiate Ministry will meet every day at noon in the Baptist Student Union. The meeting, titled "Noonday," is student lect. For more information call les '/ Janay or Cindy 3 ,41-
✓ Japanese Conversation classes are offered 'Mondays at 3 p m . , ever hursday" in Liberal Arts Building, Room 231. The classes are free and open to anyone. For more information, call Aki at 8449352, or John at 974-4384.
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meet at noon every Monday and Wednesday at the Latter-Day Saints Institute at 417 N. University Drive, A Tuesday evening class is offered at 7 p4. For more informatipn, call Dave Whitney or Connie Killpack 359-6688.
Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation. !Kappa Phi fli is a Ch"stian servide sorority. For m re informa!tion, call Carrie Llawson at 7371.3363 1 ✓ G.A.T.E. will meet 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday in the Liberal Arts Building. For more T International Student information, e-mail .A.T.E. at Council will meet at 4 p.m. GAI'EatVC0@aol.c every Monday in the International Studerit Office. For News it'pms :c rii:unbLcation in . i more inform a,,,o sel,s4r,p ouf€4,0C\aempus mu be ( „• -ce '''hibMifiet,ett,, \ International Studer Stitoten 974-2390. advance. Forms arevett` The Vista office, Room 107 of Buddhist Learning the Communications Building, International Society and should be typed or printed. (BLISS) will hold study groups Information will not be accepted at 7:30 p.m. every other over the telephone. Items may Tuesday in Liberal Arts run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.
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CHOWNING HEIGHTS APTS 1 bed $325/mo; 2 bed $425; $100 deposit. NEW: paint, carpet, appliances, heat/air. One block E on Crown off Chowning (NE of Wantland Stadium), 844-5100. FIRST MONTH RENT FREE Plus specials on 1 & 2 bedrooms 340-5387
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GRADUATION TICKETS Would like to buy any unneeded graduation tickets for 3pm Friday, May 5. Willing to pay $25 each. Please call Mary at 715-2224.
FOR SALE CHANEL backpack (brown suede) and PRADA bag, $1000. Lady's 18K TAG HEUER PROFESSIONAL, $1000. Original BARBARA MOCK oil on canvas. Garrison, 741-5699, gar333@webtv.net PIONEER Digital AN receiver, SHARP fax machine, PANASONIC 4-hd VCR, FUTON sofa sleepers, STUDY long table, INTEL Pentium II 350Mhz (64 mem/Win 98), SONY 17" Triniton Digital Monitor. Call for prices and details, 752-2616. 1998 NISSAN Altima GLE, 35K, 4- cyl, auto, all power including sunroof, AC, am/fm casette/CD, leather/power seats, tinted windows, non-smoker, extra clean, 752-2616. 4901.
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DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have
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 3404998.
same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 974-5549 or 974-5916 for additional info.
NOTICES FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES Clubs * Student Groups Student organizations earn $1000-$2000 with the easy campusfundraiser.com three-hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact campusfundraiser.com , (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our tuition discounts 348-7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING available *PREPARATION for TOEFL
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. A-Z TYPING By Appointment All students, local and international, welcome. Resumes, term and research papers, editing/writing assistance. FAX. Familiar with all formats. Near UCO campus. Call Con at 348-5673. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Thursday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 4952732. ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education. REAL ESTATE - NATIONWIDE Whether Buying or Selling Kip Walls, MBA, Realtor UCO Lifetime Alumnus is available to assist you with Coldwell Banker Advantage Real Estate and Relocation. Call 210-0178 or 752-4700 NOW IS THE TIME! Fix those English problems. One-on-one lessons available with college instructor, for natives or internationals. Grammar, composition, pronunciation—all you need! Call 722-4840; leave message.
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EMPLOYMENT $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901. APPT SETTER needed, good pay, MonThur 6-9pm. No selling, experience helpful. Call 879-9899, ask for Todd. PROFESSOR'S FAMILY needs childcare, home teaching help with 12-yr-old son with autism. Training provided, no experience necessary. References required. Prefer Special Ed or Speech Path major, 3591696. EDMOND GOLF Course needs snack bar/beverage cart help, flexible hours, 3404653. $$1000$$ FUNDRAISER No effort. Big Money!! No investment. Work with your friends! Get a free t-shirt too! Call Sue at 1-800-808-7442 ext 104 SUMMER HELP needed ASAP! Flexible hours available at Plan-It Landscape, 7557526. FULL & PART time positions at seasonal garden center. April, May, June. Starting pay $6/hr. Work hard, have fun, get a tan. Call Nancy at 341-3919. NEED DELIVERY driver for local florist. Flexible hours, must know Edmond and surrounding area and have good driving record. Call Shawn at 348-7779.
EL CHICO in Edmond is now hiring service staff. Must be available 11-2 some weekdays. Apply 2-4pm M-F at 2601 S Broadway.
DO YOU LIKE TO TALK on the telephone? Can you take instructions? Are you dependable? If you said YES to these questions, call me, Randy, at Roger Hicks & Assoc at 478-3836. HELP WANTED: Liquor store stocker/clerk; must be 21 or over. Full or part time. No phone calls please; apply in person at 741 W Danforth in Edmond. GREAT JOB, part time, for college students. Apply in person at Smitty's Wine & Spirits, 12021 N MacArthur, OKC. MATHIS BROS Furniture is looking for part time sales associates. If you are a student needing a position with a flexible schedule with the potential to earn $500/wk, we have positions available. Should be willing to work Saturdays and Sundays and flexible hours on Fridays and Mondays. Interested candidates should apply at Mathis Bros Furniture, 3434 W Reno. If you have questions, contact Rodney Houx or Chad Raymond at 943-3434. FRONT DESK help needed at Ramada Plaza in Edmond. Please apply in person at 930 E 2nd St.
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NATIONAL BANK of Commerce is seeking part time tellers for afternoon shifts. Cash handling experience preferred. Apply at 13401 N Penn, OKC, OK 73120 or FAX (405)748-9191. MARBLE SLAB Creamery is now hiring. Several positions available, especially nights/weekends. Apply at 3601 S Broadway #500, Edmond. MAY 2000 GRADS Telecommunication Co seeks outside representative. Sales Experience preferred. Looking for 5 outside sales reps. 40/hr work week, 28K-48K per year. (Cell phone allowance.) Send resume to: Talk Talk Wireless 16317 N Santa Fe Suite #F Edmond, OK 73013 PART TIME TEACHERS- Kaplan Educational Centers seeks part time MCAT, GMAT & LSAT teachers for classes in our OKC and Norman centers. Top test scores required. Please fax resume and test scores to 405-848-8346, Att: KE or call 1-888-Kaplan2 to apply. EOE M/F COUNTER PERSON wanted 7am-2pm, 10am-3pm or 3-7pm. Will work around your schedule. Apply at Star Cleaners, 1521 S Boulevard, Edmond. 359-0100, ask for Vivian or Joyce.
Dillard's
"The right place to shop is 'he right place to work"
Starting at $8-$12/hour Flexible Hours
NOW MUM We have immediate full- and part-time positions available. Some experience helpful, but your enthusiasm is most important. You will enjoy generous benefits (where applicable) that include merchandise discounts, eight paid personal days, medical, life, dental insurance, 401k, paid vacations, employee credit union and a customer service training program. Positions available in: Shoes, Cometics, Accessories, Men's Home and Furniture, Quail Springs Mall 2501. W Memorial Road 755.5220 Applications accepted 10:00 Am to 9:00 I'm Monday thru Friday. E.O.E.