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Wellness Center scheduled to open Jan. 2003

>News Hungry for change The University Suites food court held its grand opening April 16 with prizes and. ✓ Page 8

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Oops, they did it again

Broncho baseball took their second LSC North title in a row April 17 in a doubleheader against the Southeastern Savages. v Page 6

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In the name of God

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TODAY IN HISTORY In 1970, James Dickey's controversial best-selling novel Deliverance was published. The novel was about about a canoe trip through the back woods of northern Georgia, which turned into a murderous nightmare. The novel was later made into a film starring Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight, Ronny Cox, and Ned Beatty.

place and the roof decking has begun. Senior Writer "By the end of he northern side of the month, they campus is flooded with will begin hardhats and off-limits fabricating the signs. The ring of expansion is windows and the heard in the drilling echoing exterior block from the Wellness Center frame. face," he said. The $9.2 million Wellness Weber said the Center will be open and construction operating by this time next year. budget was set at Construction began October 3 $6.2 million and is of last year and is right on consistent. schedule, said Charlie Johnson, UCO director of media relations. "It's set to PI 101-0 , BY ELISE CARR open January Bruce Werner with Wynne Construction (above) measures 2003," he said. and marks a beam for the Wellness Center April 22. University Construction continues on the UCO Wellness Center (left). architect David The project's expected completion date is January 2003. Stapleton said the total size will be hour. A graduate who it has not yet been determined 65,000 square completes 124 hours will what price alumni and faculty feet. pay $285.20 for the must pay for its use, said Keith Weber, who was on the The Wellness Center is Wellness Center over their Wellness Center Director Mark Wellness Center planning funded through a bond being college span. Herrin. committee, said the foundation paid for by students. A fee of Enrolled students can use the is poured, the steel structure in $2.30 is added onto every credit Wellness Center for free, while See CENTER, Page 5 BY LAURA BELLO

UCO worker injured by April 9 chlorine leak BY JARED CLIFTON

QUOTE OF THE DAY "Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism." — Hubert H. (Horathio) Humphrey

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wo Facilities Management workers were sent to the hospital and Hamilton Fieldhouse was evacuated after a chemical spill April 9. Charlie Johnson, director of University Relations, said that Facilities Management plumbers Chris Liggins and Phillip Boyles were working in the pool mechanical room at around 11 a.m. when a pressurized container gave way and blew powdered chlorine in the room. Liggins was taken to Memorial Hospital where he was treated for minor burns on his shoulder, arm, and redness

on his face before he was released. Boyles was also taken to Memorial as a precaution. Neither man was said to have inhaled the chlorine. Facilities Management crews were sent in to fix the container and clean the spill. As a precautionary measure Hamilton Fieldhouse, which houses the majority of the athletic department offices and several classes, was evacuated until the safety of the building could be ensured. All classes at Hamilton were canceled for the remainder of the day. •

Closure delays fitness program BY STEPHANIE NEASE

Student Writer

roblems at the Hamilton Field House pool stemming from a defective `part on the chlorinator delayed the beginning of a new swimming fitness program at UCO. "Swimming into Shape," a selfguided workout program coordinated by Jennifer Bergman, a junior recreation management major and intramural office intern, was to have begun April 15, Bergman said. During the 16-week program, participants can "swim 51 miles, the length of the Panama Canal, and win a T-shirt," she said.

The free program provides a training log, workouts, and a swimmer's assessment evaluation. It's aimed at increasing a swimmer's fitness level, Bergman said. The pool, which was closed April 9 for repairs, reopened April 19. Pool hours for the program are Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., and Friday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m., Bergman said. Fred Fieth, intramural director, said students may sign up for the program at the intramural office in the Health and Physical Education Building or at the pool. For more information, call 974-5214. •

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OPINION & EDITORIAL HOW OFTEN WILL YOU USE THE WELLNESS CENTER ONCE IT OPENS IN JANUARY?

"I won't be here. I graduate in May."

The past provides for the future

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"I'll probably use it quite a bit."

—RACHEL KLEIN

—BRANDI MCSWAIN

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Stop griping! Wellness Center is great "Probably never."

"I won't be here next year."

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"I'll probably workout "I'll probably be using it 2-3 times a week." every day instead of other gyms off campus." —NATE KEMPLE —JON DAVIS freshman psychology major

ome people on campus are upset . that they are paying for the Wellness Center. They argue that they are paying for something they will never use. Why should they have to pay $2.30 a credit hour for a facility that future students will get to use for free? These people need to stop complaining. At the very least, they're helping future students get better stuff

senior interpersonal communications major

"I'll use it a couple of times a week." —BART WILBURN senior corporate communication major

to your $2.30 per credit hour because no one wants to hear you whine anymore. This is like when people complain about paying taxes, but then get mad when they hit a pothole. They don't seem to understand the connection. No matter what, the Wellness Center should be swell. We can all get well, and if you don't like it, you can go to... the YMCA. •

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than they ever had. Isn't that what society is about — making a better future for others, as well as ourselves? Besides, these people have no problem using things that previous students paid for. It's a cycle. The current student body uses what the previous one paid for. We're paying for things that future students will use. That's how it works. That's how we get new stuff. Use this time to say goodbye

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LETTERS Readers respond to letter; tout benefits of World Within

his letter is in response to out of things what one puts into the letter about World them. Let me explain. Within in the April 16 We too, were students that sat edition of The Vista. at a table as strangers not It is often said that one gets knowing fully what to expect. But through our own initiative, we have become a very close family that continues the vision, the whole idea, of World Within. We refer to each other as brother or sister, much to the confusion of others. We call our "community sponsor," not Mark, but Dad and his wife whom we later met, as Mom. The World Within was the start Go to www.thevistaonline.corn to our happy family. and post your thoughts in the forums. Without it we would have never met! This event was put

on to help ease the fears of many students from all countries including the United States. It was organized by a dedicated group of administrators, students, and community leaders. Many of these people sacrificed their personal time, class time, work time, sleep time, and in one case we know of, their birthday in order to make this happen. What a great effort it took by these people to put on this event in a short time. How many people do you know that would put their lives on hold for several weeks to accomplish a dream? A dream of a peaceful and more open minded campus. We are lucky enough to enjoy this event a second time April 23 at 4 pm. If you missed the opportunity to really look, hear and feel the magic of the World Within program it will happen again. Become part of this event

and take an active roll in the leadership, commitment, and responsibility it takes to make a family. Don't wait for someone to hand it to you. One gets out what one puts in. Isn't that college? Isn't that life? But don't stop at the event! The event is just the start. Since the first World Within our family has had lunches together, dinners at Dad's house, and even a beer or two after work with Dad. We have communicated by e-mail with each other as we traveled home during the holidays. We even have a week at the lake planned together for when school is out. We are very happy at how this event has brought us together. It has made us new friends and given us mentors whom we would have never met without this event. Todd, if you truly want to be a part of a UCO family, we

invite you to take the initiative and become part of our family. Signed, a successful and happy World Within Family: Mark Neighbors, World Within dad, Shai Rasmussen, sophomore communications major, Kahn Kassabov, senior finance major, Jessy Fung, senior public relations major, Ryoko Onuki, junior computer science major, Shannon Fritts, junior elementary education major, Jenny Alexandrova, sister newly-adopted after World Within, Pamela Neighbors, World Within mom, Stephanie Neighbors, World Within Sister from OU, Bridgett Neighbors, World Within little sister

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LETTERS Reader says UCO not showing concern for future, greater good

wo events at UCO have demonstrated acting-for-themoment versus concern for the future and the greater good. When I read about the switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola on campus, I thought the entire issue was rather silly. Who cares, I thought? However, last week when I went to get a soda from a machine on campus, my first shock was the increase to $1 (hey, we're students scraping by! And just where is that extra money going?), and then a plastic bottle tumbled out of the chute. Aluminum is much more likely to be recycled than plastic. I have read numerous

articles lately which state that plastic recycling programs are largely a failure. (I'm also wondering by next year, how many plastic bottles will be floating around Broncho Lake?) My second concern is with that noxious spray that is used on the grounds at UCO. Several weeks ago, I could smell the spray in my car (with windows up) at 2nd and Boulevard, several blocks before I even reached campus. A few days later, as I was leaving the art building, I noticed a dead bird on the ground. I looked in my bird book and learned that it was a black and white warbler. They are

not common in this area. Too bad that the only one I've ever seen was dead. Could this spray be responsible? UCO has an opportunity here to demonstrate a forward-thinking attitude. Perhaps one of the biology classes could be challenged to develop a safer method of controlling weeds on the grounds. Could UCO become a model of a modern, environmentally-sensitive university? All you've got to lose are plastic trash, noxious chemicals, and dead birds. Mary Loofbourrow post-graduate student, spanish major

CENTER: Weights, fitness evaluations to be provided at Wellness Center continued from page 1 "We will have a pool of Herrin said it's going to be more than just a fitness center. knowledgeable and trained The center will include a fitness students to help with the center," assessment lab where students can Herrin said. The fitness area will include have fitness evaluations and body free-weights and Cybex-type fat calculations. He said fitness majors will be machines and a rubberized able to do their practicums at the running track which extends about one-tenth of a mile, center.

Stapleton said. The cardio area will have stair climbers, bicycles, elliptical machines and aerobic rooms. The Student Health Center, which is currently in a small building north of Murdaugh Hall, will also move to the center. •

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lose your eyes. Well, don't really close your eyes, just pretend. You are about to embark on a trip down memory lane to the land of fun and freedom. To the land of the little gold fishies and scheduled naptime. To the wonderful world of cooties, monkey bars, and freeze tag. Are you there yet? Elementary school. Remember how much you loved going to school? Remember going to sleep and waking up at normal hours of the day? Remember how everything on the playground looked huge? Now try to imagine waking up for class on Friday, May 3 and reliving these wonderful moments of childhood! Try really hard to imagine Broncho Lake full of giant playground equipment, boys and girls to chase around and cooties to catch. Well, my fellow over-worked, malnourished, anti-finals, cootie-loving friends, this dream, this vision, will become a reality! Thanks to the hardworking members of the Residence Halls Association, Dr. Gage and her wonderful staff, plus a little help from SAB, you will be able to enjoy a return to

childhood, with a slight college student twist. At May Day you can slide the giant slide, climb the mountain, and even ride the bungee bull. Army ROTC will have an obstacle course for a test of your post-high school physique. You can get your face painted, watch a falcon fly or -maybe I can motivate someone — ANYONE to bust out the Jell0 pit again. AND on top of all of your wildest childhood fantasies coming true, there will be free food and beverages. Umm...no, there is no third party vendor at May Day. Wait, there's more! Yes, it's hard to believe. If you think May Day is the best thing to ever happen to UCO and you want to donate three hours of your time, you can! For your humble service you get a free T-shirt! Woo-hoo! If you think, "gosh, there should be a May Day king and queen," then guess what? There will be! You can even vote on it with pennies! If you are hoping that May Day will last all day, you are in luck. We are firing up the grills at 12 p.m. and will enjoy festivities all the way to 5 p.m. So when you feel like your head is going to explode because of finals preparation, drift away into the dreams of May Day. When you feel like you are all alone in the world and no one cares, think May Day. Well, it won't solve all of the world's problems but it's a great place to start. For more information, e-mail me at ucorha@hotmail.com . •

The "My Turn" column is written by UCO personalities and represents the views of the author, not necessarily those of The Vista staff. "My Turn" appears in every Tuesday issue. For information on submitting a column, call 974-5569.

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Sports Writer

he Bronchos softball team made an intense comefrom-behind 4-3 win after being shutout 7-0 in the opener during a final home field doubleheader against the St. Mary's Rattlers April 18. After dropping the first game, UCO bounced back in the second with aid from April Ferrall's 11th homerun this season to split the doubleheader and break No. 11 St. Mary's 12game winning streak. "The girls didn't get their heads down, stayed in the game and found a way to pull out a big victory against and outstanding team," said head coach Genny Honea. The Rattlers bit hard in a methodical 7-0 march to victory scoring in each of the first five innings. UCO had only four hits and never threatened to score in the opening game. The Bronchos came off the loss with a 1-0 jumpstart from Julie Cyr's solo homerun in the second inning of the following game.

nailed by a wild pitch. April Ferrall stepped into the batter's box and smashed a homer to left field to tie the game 3-3. Jennifer Chavira's pitching held the Rattlers as she put down the St. Mary's hitters 1-2-3 in the top of the seventh. In the bottom of the seventh, UCO bats pushed for the winning stroke. Terra Beachum led off with a line drive double to left. With one out, Ferrall singled to third base and Beachum scored the winning PHOTO SERVICES run off of an error. UCO carries a Catcher April Ferrall makes a catch during 30-11 record into its the second game of the doubleheader final regular season against No. 11 ranked St. Mary's of Texas. game against Southeastern April St. Mary's answered with three 20. The Bronchos will compete runs of their own in the fourth to in the LSC Post-season go up 3-1 in the contest. UCO made their comeback in the sixth Tournament April 26-27 in when leadoff Jordan Wheeler was Irving, TX. •

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to break the tie 2-1. Rogers came up in the sixth Sports Writer and cracked a solo shot over the efending LSC North fence to pad the Broncho's lead Division Broncho baseball 3-1. Belk easily held off the champs did it again when Savages to secure UCO's first win. they dominated a The Bronchos doubleheader came out looking against the good in the following Southeastern game holding a 4-0 Savages to win the lead over SOSU's LSC title for the head, but second straight year Southeastern made a with an 18-2 run in the bottom of conference record the fifth to tie the April 17. game at four. Ricky Belk UCO quickly mastered the mound regained the lead 5-4 in UCO's opening in their next at bat 3-1 victory giving off of Davidson's RBI PHOTO SERVICES single. Justin Carroll up just two hits in the complete nine Coach Simmons has the hit in the final run in innings. The Bronchos rolling to a the seventh to give Bronchos wrapped 39-6 record this the Bronchos a 6-4 up the doubleheader season. lead they rode out to and the North the end. Division crown winning 6-4 in "It's pretty satisfying to go on the second game. the road and win two games at "It's a great feeling to win the Southeastern to wrap up the title, North Division title again and this but we can't sit back and relax team has some other goals still out now," said Simmons of his No. 6 there," UCO head coach Wendall LSC Division II ranked Bronchos. Simmons said. "We want to finish the season out The first game was tied 1-1 strong and get ready for the until UCO's John Rogers doubled conference tournament." in the top of the second. Mike The 39-6 Bronchos will play in Hill's sacrifice bunt advanced the LSC Post-season Tournament Rogers to third and Travis April 25-27. • Davidson's single brought him in BY DARA LAWLESS

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SPORTS Tennis teams fall in LSC Tournament BY DARA LAWLESS

Sports Writer

oth the Bronchos tennis teams fell in the Lone Star Conference Championships as the men lost in the semifinals against Midwestern State and the women were eliminated in the first round versus Eastern New Mexico Thursday, April 18 in Abilene, TX. The UCO men started the tournament winning 5-2 over Southeastern, but were eliminated by the defending champions, No. 1 Midwestern. The Broncho women dropped out of the tourney after a 5-2 loss. Decisive wins from all singles matches led the men's team in the opener. The two losses came

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Basketball gets another recruit BY DARA LAWLESS

Sports Writer

CO women's head basketball coach John Keely signed another addition to the 2002-03 women's team in Paris Junior College star April Woods April 18. The Texas standout was a twoyear starter for the junior college averaging 11.5 points and 6.6 rebounds a game this season. "April is an outstanding player who we'll be counting on to step in and give us immediate help next year with our inside game," said Keely. "She's a tough player who can score and rebound and she's also an excellent student who we're thrilled to have join our program." The 5'10 forward from Mesquite was an All-Conference choice this year after leading the league with a blazing 57.5 field goal percentage.

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Suites food court holds grand opening April 16 BY LAURA BELLO

Senior Writer

bout 50 people attended the University Suites' new food court's grand opening at 3 p.m. April 16 in the northwest corner of the University Suites. At the opening, a bicycle, two plants, a portable CD player and CD boom box were given away as

door prizes. Other menu items include The food court has been serving chicken strips, corn dogs, food since March 25. hamburgers, french fries, deli Food Services Director Valerie sandwiches and pizza. Wolf said the Wolf said the Suites' food court is pizza has been popular. different from other food services "The pizzas are flying off the offered on campus because it offers shelves," she said. a salad and soup bar and houses a Advertising freshman Vanessa convenience store. Sant'Anna lives in the Suites and "This is a big plus for residents," said she used to eat at the cafeteria, she said. but now prefers the Suites' food

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Rick Johnson of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce, District Manager of Chartwells John Walters, UCO President Roger Webb, Executive in Residence Doug Fox, Auxiliary Operations Director Kay Jones and Auxiliary Enterprises Executive Director Robert Lindley participate in the food court ribbon cutting ceremony April 16.

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Graduate business administration major Amine Najjahailah rings up orders for freshman communications major Alexis Persico and freshman business administration major Kelly Cummins April 19 at the new food court in the University Suites.

court. "It's a lot easier to come over here — I live right down the hall," she said. Sant'Anna said she thinks the food is better at the food court. Students who are on a meal plan can use their meal swipes at the food court. Flex dollars can be used as cash in the convenience store and for purchasing food. The food court serves both hot and continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wolf said the opening of the food court is another example of

the campus expansion. "The Wellness Center will be to the north and when the new apartments are built, the food court will already be here for them," she said. She said the food court is not only for students to use. "It's open for the whole campus," she said. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. until 11 p.m. •

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&Other finks Women who use horrnoreeibased. contraceptives may have an increased risk of blood clots or stroke. Also, if a contraceptive method fairs, ther, is a possibility that the fertilized egg will begn to develop outside of the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). While A -tese tivents ae, rare. you seuld Set YOU - health-care provider if you have arty of the problems listed in the next section.

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You may experience a 'weight gain while you are using DEPO-1.42(NERA. About b.,* use women who used DPO-PROVERA in clinical bias reported a weight gain of about 5 pounds during the first year of use. You may continse to gain weight after the first yew. Won-en in one large study who used DEPO-MOVERA for 2 -years gained an averege total of 8.1 pot:rids over those 2 years, or wroxiirtateiiy 4 pounds per year. Worrier, who contrxied for 4 years pined an average, total of 13..8 pounds over those 4 years, or approximately 3.5 periods per yeae Worms years gained an average total of 16.5 pounds over those 6 years. OF who continued for 'afiDrOXirtlateN, 2.75 pounds per year: • her Side Effects In a cfinic.ol study of. over 3.900 women who teed DEPO-FROVERA for up to 7 yrea -s, torte won-tin reported the following effects that rtsay or may not have been related to their use of DEPO-PROVEM: Irreetutvir menstrual bleeding arrenorrhea. headac,txt, nervousness. diclorrinal cramps, dizziness, weakness or fatigue. also-eased sexual desire, leg cramps. naaisea vaginal dischaige . or irritation.. breast swelling and tenderness, bloaterg, sweliing of the hands or feet, backacrie, depression, it-torrid& aene, pelvic pain, no hair growth or excessive her loss. rash, hot flashes:and joint pain Other problems were reported by very few of the worren in the clinical trials. but some of these costal be serious. These include convulsions< ioundice, urinary tract infections, allergic reactions, laribrig. paralytic osteoporosis, kick of retian to fertility, deep von thrombosis. purnxnary ernbolus. breast cancer, or cervical cancer if these or arty other problems occur during your use. of DEPO-PROVERA.. discuss them with your heolth-eare protidee Should any precautions be followed during use of DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection? Peraxis Dili the time you are using DEPO-PROVERA for ecininiception. you rive., sUp a period.. er periods may stop completelv. lf you hare' beer resisting you- DEPO-PROVERA ire:et:n: regiilarly every 3 rr,sittlis (13 'we It ). then you are probably not pregnant. rrowever, if y6u that you may be pregnant, see your isealffr care provider: 2..Loix1ruWry Test ihrerecnons If you are scheduled for any laboratory tests,. tell your health-etre provider that you are using DEPO-PROVFRA for contraception. Certain blood tests are affected by hormcnes such as DEPO-PRCAIERA. 3, -Ortig inteructions Cytadren (arrinoglutethin*del is an anticancer drug that may - significantly decrease the effectiseraist cii DEPO-PROVE"RA if the two drugs ant given &ring the sane Time. 41s/ors:frig Mothers Althear,gh DEPo-PRovERA can be passed to the nursing infant in the breast Mlle hair-ier effects have been found in these children. DEPO-PROVERA does not prevent the breasts from Producing nark sit it can he used by nursing mathers, 'However, to minimize the amount of DEPO-PROVERA that is passed toinfant the iin the first weeks after birth, you should wait until 6 weeks titer childbirth before you start using ['A:Pa PROVii -RA Ow contraception.

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Fourth annual multilingual poetry reading slated for April 24 BY ERA STONE

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n the evening of April 24, the sound of poetry in German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, English, Greek and other languages will fill the UCO Jazz Lab. Starting at 7 p.m., faculty and students will participate in the fourth annual "Speaking in Tongues Multilingual Poetry Reading" sponsored by the department of modern languages, literature and cultural studies. "The idea behind this event is that poetry is meant to be heard," said Dr. Rudy Nollert, chairman of the department of modern languages, literature and cultural studies. "It gives the many international members of the UCO community an opportunity to enjoy the music of each other's

them in the original languages." so much available, poetry is into other ways of thinking and "You can use appropriate suffering from lack of public and speaking," Nollert said. Admission is free. For more understanding," Bird images in English to information, call 974-5647. • indicate the scene or said. "It gives the many The poetry will be the main idea of the international read in the native Log on to www.thevistaonline.com poem," Stults said. languages and in 24 hours a day for campus news or "But you lose the members of the English translations, to sound off on current issues. original imagery, the Bird said. original rhythm, you UCO community "The students will just lose so much of an opportunity to have a chance to the poem when you learn about other try to translate the enjoy the music of cultures," Bird said. poems." each other's Nollert said the Dr. Rosa Bird, event started four assistant professor of poetry and years ago with an idea Spanish, has about 10 Student opinion about from Tim Bradford, a students participating language." UCO issues! creative studies in the poetry reading. graduate student at "I think it is a way —Dr. Rudi Nollert that time. for us to go back and chair, department "It's another revalue poetry — an of modern opportunity here at art that has been with languages, UCO to be part of a us for so long," she literature and university community cultural studies said. Tell us what's on your mind! "Unfortunately with all the with lots of different kinds of technology and everything being activities that gives one insights

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REVIEW Frailty makes implications on extreme religious actions The story begins with a young man Fenton Meiks (McConaughey) telling FBI agent Wesley Doyle (Boothe) that he knows the identity of the "God's Hand" killer. railty is a surprisingly With skepticism, Doyle listens engaging suspense that is to Meiks tell the story that actor Bill Paxton's (Twister, happened to him starting in Texas Alien) first directorial effort. The in 1979. film stars Matthew McConaughey, Meiks's dad (Paxton) was a Powers Boothe, and a couple of hardworking, loving single father promising young actors: Matthew raising two boys, Fenton (O'Leary) O'Leary and Jeremy Sumpter. and Adam (Sumpter).

One night dad came to the brothers' room and told them that he had seen the Angel, and the family had been burdened with a mission of destroying the demons that walk among humans. Fenton struggled with his father's sudden life mission, several times suggesting to dad that his mind might not be all right. Adam, three years younger than Fenton, believed in dad. When dad started to bring home the "demons" in human

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forms, and in a matter-of-fact way had the boys help him dispose of the "demons," Fenton finally rebelled. The result was dad using any way he could to make Fenton see that what they were doing was what God wanted them to do. The story Meiks tells intrigues Doyle enough for him to consider that it might be true. What surprises me about this film is how first-time screenwriter Brent Hanley is able to avoid the over-used slasher tactics many suspense films use these days. The audience can actually see the characters struggling with decisions they make instead of simply gore and splatter. I personally believe that Hanley is perhaps a fan of Stephen King's book The Shining. Paxton's direction lends an air of unease that audiences of horror/thriller crave when they go to the movies. Most parts of the film fittingly take place at nights, and Paxton never tries too hard to get reactions from the audience. The ending was not that big of a twist because the script and Paxton's direction never intended to hide any possibilities from the audience. However, some people

might still be stunned. Paxton pulls off the performance of a dad that on the one hand obviously loves his sons deeply, and on the other hand earnestly believing the insane mission bestowed upon him by God. The film would have fallen apart if the audience didn't believe those two seemingly conflicting qualities about that character. O'Leary and Sumpter display great talents without the flashy styles of young talents who seem much older beyond their years. Their inner conflicts and outer naivete are very real in the film. McConaughey has never been one of my favorites, but his numbed expression in this film actually plays quite well. But this is not a mind-numbing thriller in any sense. If this was not a small budget film by a small studio like Lions Gate, we'd probably hear lots of uproar from people who didn't like what the film implies about the extreme action people can take in the name of religion. What should be applauded is the fact that this film will leave a chilling effect inside you long after the final credits have rolled. •

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UCO student radio station deals with small listener base BY MICHAEL LARSON

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CO's alternative rock radio station is trying to attract the attention of the student body through fliers, prize giveaways and on-location broadcasts from on-campus parties and events. 99.9 KUCO-FM, also known as Z99, is a 24-hour 5-watt station spanning just beyond campus. The station recently launched a live Internet broadcast of their programming for listeners outside its listening range. "Most people don't know there's a college radio station other than the classical station," said Ryan Jameson, broadcast senior, who hosts two hours a week at KUCO for college credit. The station has around 900 songs in rotation and disk jockeys provide hourly updates on weather, campus events, and concert information. Jameson said, "We're definitely the only true alternative station in the metro area. Several stations play bands like Tool and Metallica, but KUCO covers emo, punk and all facets of rock." Jameson said, "We work

completely off MP3s, and everything's digital. These days just about every station has gone to an all-digital format." KUCO is holed-away in the broadcast department of the Communications Building. The studio's dark walls are lined with soundproofing tiles and band posters. A disc jockey sits in a swivel chair before a mixing board and mostly-donated equipment. There's a computer used to queue songs and a MP3 CD changer for automated broadcast when no one is manning the studio. Each of the 15 students enrolled in the radio station participation class work two one-hour shifts each week. Billy Wooten, communications and broadcast junior, enjoys hosting at KUCO because he gets to hear music he wouldn't normally hear. He also does it for college credit and job experience. Wooten said, "This isn't like a classroom. This is hands-on." The station is commercial free, but plays public service announcements from the National Guard, the Air Force, and other agencies or non-profit

organizations. The station has over 100 of the ads and usually plays three per hour. Wooten said, "We don't have a big enough audience to draw major sponsors. We're really pushing the dorms for students on campus to listen." Keith Swezey, associate professor of communications and faculty advisor to the radio participation class, said "The purpose of the station is mainly to give students hands-on experience. It doesn't make us or break us whether people are listening or not." The station has been through various incarnations since 1982. For a while, it was available over cable TV. In 1992, it switched to a low-power radio broadcast only available on campus. Swezey said KUCO doesn't have a Federal Communications Commission license because its wattage is small enough to not require one. Swezey said, "When you're working live, there's no chance to back up and do something again. If something fails, you move on. You have to learn how to think clearly and move from one thing to the

next." Jameson said, "Working at the station is definitely a good experience for anyone wanting to learn the trade. You come in and see all these boards, and ask

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Illinois professor discusses media violence in UCO lecture BY STEPHANIE NEASE

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rofessor Carrie Rentschler of the University of Illinois spoke on "Journalism, Trauma and the Ethos of Intervention" before students and faculty at the Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts Building April 4. Rentschler is writing the first dissertation on "Victims and the Media," a subject new to the communication field, said Dr. Kole Kleeman, associate professor of journalism at UCO. In a written statement, Kleeman, who is responsible for Rentschler's visit said, "She contacted me because the UCO Department of Journalism teaches the only full-semester course on Victims and the Media in-the United States." Kleeman said he and Rentschler will be presenting papers on the subject at the 2002 National Communication Association Convention in New Orleans, La.

"The most interesting part of danger's way and expose her lecture is her claim that themselves to violence. It assigns journalists the role journalism education of "public safety and practice is not "The most interesting officer," she said, self-reflexive about telling them it is its practices, and part of her lecture is their job to consequently tends her claim that mediate, to promote violence intervene, witness under what Carrie journalism education up close and calls the 'myth of document the intervention,"' he and practice is not suffering. said. self-reflexive about its She said the Rentschler said "myth" says to that mental and practices, and journalists, "If you emotional damage is consequently tends to show people the a threat to violence, journalists, as post promote violence." somebody will traumatic and stress take care of it." disorders are —Dr. Kole Kleeman The "myth" is cropping up among associate professor, as old as the journalists who journalism practice of giving repeatedly witness human suffering and c arnage. rookie reporters the most She blamed this trend on the gruesome assignments, as though belief that reporting crime, violence and oppression is a means of intervention. The "myth of intervention" prescribes why journalists should repeatedly put themselves in

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"rites of initiation purify what is unclean." Rookie journalists are not prepared to witness scenes of violence, she said. It's as though trauma proves a reporter is on the frontline, she said. "They can become heroes in this way, but they must first become victims." "Being unprepared means pain," she said, "Like Nietsche said, 'memory must be burned in.'" She said that 42 percent of news coverage is crime, disaster, and war — what she calls "the mayhem index." Recognizing the "myth of intervention" as faulty and changing the way mayhem is covered can resolve the problem of emotional and mental victimization of journalists, she said.

Rather than up-close coverage of the blood and gore, cover the problems that brought about the blood and gore, she said. The kind of coverage journalists have been doing is not solving human suffering, but is adding to it, she said. Rentschler received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota, and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Illinois. Her visit to UCO was a presentation of the UCO Department of Journalism Center for People in the Media. It was funded by Victims and the Media, the Dart Foundation, and the College of Liberal Arts. • Log on to www .thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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AROUND THE STATE Oklahoma City, New York terrorism victims gather for anniversary BY JENNIFER L. BROWN

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Several World Trade Center families and those who lost loved ones in the Oklahoma bombing comforted each other Friday at ceremonies marking the seventh anniversary of what had been until Sept. 11 the deadliest act of terrorism on U.S. soil. About 20 Sept. 11 relatives, survivors and rescue workers stood with Oklahomans for 168 seconds of silence in memory of the 168 people killed in the bombing of the federal building on April 19, 1995. Church bells broke the quiet. "Today they look just as sad as us," said Nicole Petrocelli, whose husband, Mark, died at the trade center. "I can see from the expressions on the faces that the pain is never going to go away. But

it gives me hope to see that they "My hope is that we make are a little stronger than we are." something as beautiful as what you Standing under have made for your the branches of an loved ones." elm tree that "The support that they William survived the blast, gave us was very Rodriguez, who was many wiped away pulled from rubble tears as a guitarist important because we of the trade center, played "Amazing said he came to didn't have any Grace" and a thank the bombing survivor cathartic, emotional Oklahoma City sang "Let There Be bombing victims exchange with anyone Peace on Earth." who visited New Families of New York last fall. who had gone through York victims placed "The support one white carnation what we were going that they gave us on each of the was very important empty bronze chairs through." because we didn't where the Alfred P. have any cathartic, Murrah Building emotional exchange —Anthony Gardner once stood. with anyone who brother died in twin "There are no towers had gone through words to really what we were going describe how peaceful a place this through," he said. "They are is," said Anthony Gardner, whose actually teaching us how to keep brother died in the twin towers. going."

Survivors of both tragedies said they share a bond that is unbreakable. Jacquetta Lair, who placed a bouquet of yellow roses on a chair for her cousin, Oleta Biddy, said she knows how it feels to wait while rescuers search through the rubble. Biddy's body was not recovered for weeks. "They are going through now what we tried to get through then," Lair said. "It was always there in your face and you couldn't get past it." After the ceremony, many toured a new exhibit in the memorial museum that focuses on the similar experiences of terrorist victims. It includes photographs of people running from the bombedout federal building, the flaming twin towers and the smoking Pentagon. It also contains pictures and mementos of six Oklahomans

killed in the Sept. 11 attacks and nine rescuers who helped after the Oklahoma City bombing and died at the World Trade Center. The wife and 7-year-old son of William Lake, one of the rescuers who died, came to Oklahoma to see the exhibit. "Bill was first and foremost a fireman and would have given the shirt off his back for anyone," Dorothy Lake said. "The week he spent in Oklahoma, he became obsessed with helping people and getting to know all of the victims." She said she hoped the trip to Oklahoma would help her heal. "Our wounds are still open," she said. "We didn't have time or the opportunity to celebrate our loved ones." • Log= on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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AROUND THE STATE Tulsa swimming pools to stay open after threat of protests that somehow we're trying to ask after finance officials announced a insurance costs and costs to situations." A group called Pools for Kids!!! for more taxes, they need to projected $11.3 million deficit. implement a federal lawsuit Associated Press aims to raise $300,000 by May 26. remember this fund-raiser is totally That figure has since grown to as settlement could cut the city's operating money by as much as 10 high as $16 million. TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa LaFortune and the group are urging voluntary,"LaFortune said. LaFortune said last week that percent from what it had this Former Mayor Susan Savage will keep open at least five of the each Tulsan to give $1. 13 public pools it had planned to "While there is some negative sought budget-reduction disappointing sales and use tax year. • close this summer. responses from those that think recommendations in December collections, increases in health Mayor Bill LaFortune said he thinks enough funds will come from private donors to keep the eight other pools going. "But if we don't, the focus has Education Majors always been on the five northside pools,"LaFortune said. "It will take $120,000 in operation costs to keep them open." The mayor said the fund-raising is a temporary solution during what he called a short-term budget crisis. Members of Tulsa's black community had threatened to protest if the pools closed. Several at a public meeting earlier this month suggested the closings disproportionately targeted black California offers teachers neighborhoods. LaFortune said public pools more choices in school locations, aren't a top priority for basic needs, teaching environments and but they're worth keeping for cultural experiences. children. "It gives them a positive activity,"LaFortune said. "It keeps them off the streets and away from negative influences that could get them involved in areas like drugs, like inappropriate sexual FROM WIRE REPORTS

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AROUND THE STATE Lease approved for 1921 Tulsa Race Riot memorial site The site on the Oklahoma State University at Tulsa campus, Associated Press adjacent to the Vernon AME TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Church, was heavily damaged by University Center at Tulsa fire during the riot. Authority has approved a 99-year "This is a significant step lease on land that could become forward that nails down a the site of a memorial to the 1921 memorial site," said Julius Pegues, Tulsa Race Riot. chairman of the race riot design FROM WIRE REPORTS

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Pegues said museum supporters are "pursuing several different angles" to fund the possible renovation of the church, including a mix of public and private funding. Most Vernon AME church members are ready to move out of the aging structure, which is often difficult to access during festivals and events held in the historic Greenwood District, Pegues said. Funding for the proposed race riot memorial includes $750,000 allocated by the state Legislature. But the memorial is expected to cost more than that. The signing of a lease for a memorial site comes 81 years after the May 31-June 1, 1921, race riot that left at least 38 blacks dead and hundreds of homes and businesses in north Tulsa devastated by fire and looting. Some have put the death toll much higher. •

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• The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 • The National Pan-Hellenic Council is • The Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship is E. Clegern, is holding mass at 7:30 p.m. holding the Greeknic from 6 p.m. to having a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Nigh • The Japan Student Association is following confession at 7:15 p.m. For more midnight in the West Hall court yard and University Center, Room 304. holding a Japanese conversation class at 2 information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. basketball court. The cost per plate is $2. A cash prize of $150 will be awarded to the p.m. in Room 215 and Room 217 of the • The UCO Catholic Student Center is Liberal Arts Building. For more information, • The Nepal Student Association is winning team of 3 on 3 basketball holding the rosary at 12:05 p.m. by Broncho call Miwako at 974-6284 or Shino at 341holding a board meeting at 2 p.m. in the tournament. For more information, call Lake. For more information, call Carl 9109. Business Building, Room 203. For more Leslie at 341-1970 or Terrell at 974-6239. Erickson at 341-6300. information, call Prakash at 715-2752. • The Department of Theatre, Dance and • The Hispanic American Student • The UCO Catholic Student Center is Association is holding an officer election Media Arts will present the play The • The UCO Men's Soccer Club is holding holding a Natural Family Planning versus and general meeting at 7 p.m. in Room 416 Diviners at 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Hall a practice at 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station Contraception discussion featuring guest of the Nigh University Center. For more Theater. Admission is free with a valid Soccer Field. For more information, contact speaker Mrs. Susan Lepak from the Catholic information, call Lakrista Page-sen. UCO ID. For more information, call Jalal at 974-2377. Pastoral Office in Oklahoma City. For more Mitchell Hall Theater Box Office at 974information, call 341-6300. • The Department of Modern Languages, • The UCO Swing Dance Club is holding 3375. • Literatures and Cultural Studies will a meeting and dance at 7 p.m. in Room 202 Due to printing constraints, Campus Events is • The Circle K International is holding a present Speaking in Tongues Multilingual of the Nigh University Center. Dance sometimes not printed in its entirety. The complete general meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 322 of Poetry Reading at 7 p.m. in the UCO Jazz lessons will be offered. For more feature can be viewed 24 hours a day at The Vista's Nigh University Center. For more Lab. For more information, call 974-5647. website , www.. thevistaonline . corn. information, call Danny at 974-4010. information, call Jalal at 974-2377. To list your event in Tuesday's paper, forms must • The Association For Supervision and • The Toastmasters Club is holding a be submitted by the preceding Wednesday at 4 p.m. Curriculum Development is holding Flying regular meeting at 1 p.m. in Room 320B of Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 in Solo, Professionalism and The First Year of Nigh University Center. For more the Communications Building. For more information, call Jera at 974 5549. Teaching from 5 to 6 p.m. • The Wesley Foundation is holding a prime time bible study meeting at 8 p.m. at in Room 111 of the the Y-Chapel. For more information, call Education Building. For more information, call 341-5450. Dr. Donna Kearns at 974A Night of discussion on one of the most intriguing • The UCO Men's Soccer Club is holding 5285. teachings of the Roman Catholic Faith .. a practice at 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station Soccer Field. For more information, contact • The University Center Activities Board is Jalal at 974-2377. holding a free • The UCO Catholic Student Center is scrapbooking party from 2 holding a Defending the Faith luncheon at to 5 p.m. on May 1 in noon at 321 E. Clegern. For more Room 312of the Nigh information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. University Center. For more information, call • The Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Kimber at 974-2245. Equality is holding the weekly meeting at 6

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive. University leaders are concerned they will be asked to police foreign students and restrict them from getting information that any other student could access, said Steve Hoch, the University of Iowa's associate provost for international programs. "It's very clear we are in a new environment and there are going to be some new rules on international students,"Hoch said. "We understand that. The question is whether federal

legislators really wanted make computers more secure, are universities, after the students international students. were admitted to us "I teach out of and enrolled, ... to books that are readily "If a terrorist monitor the programs available on of study of these Amazon.com and wants, there is a students and restrict other places, so not lot of information access to certain kinds coming to class is not of courses," going to stop them on the Internet, so If such a policy were from learning the put into place, Iowa you can't really material,"Jacobson State electrical and said. stop them from computer engineering Vishal Sipani, an professor Doug Iowa graduate student getting it." Jacobson's in chemical and "Information biochemical Warfare"course would engineering, agreed —Vishal Sipani likely be affected. Iowa graduate that there are many student About half of the other sources for the students in the information taught in graduate-level course, in which most classes. students learn to think like "I can understand their computer hackers so they can position, but I don't know it's

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Special Events • The Lord of the Harvest Christian Church is holding a General Recovery Group, based on the "twelve step program," at 7 p.m. each Monday at 1400 N.W. 178th in Edmond. For more information, call Joe Samuels at 7155836. • The Omniplex and the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, 2100 N.E. 52nd St., will present The Search for Life in the Universe narrated by Leonard Nimoy through May 26. Show times are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 3 p.m.; Fridays at 3, 6, and 8 p.m.; Saturdays at noon, 2, 4, '6, and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Admission to the Omniplex is $7.50 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for youth and $5 for children. For more information, call 602-6664.

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Theater • The Pollard Theater, 120 W. Harrison in Guthrie, will present Chicago from April 5 to May 12. For ticket information, call 282-2800. • The Actors Warehouse studio will present The Common Pursuit 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 27 at 8051B N. Classen. For more information, call 810-9299. • The Jewel Box Theatre will present You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown through May 11. Tickets are $6 to $12. For more information, call 521-1786.

Chihuly: An Inaugural Exhibition through August 4 inside the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center at 415 Couch Drive. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for children under 5. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 236-3100. • The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman, 1335 Asp, is presenting Exhibition: Birds in Flight, a collection of stop-action photographs by Russell Hansen through Aug. 4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 325-4712. • The UCO College of Arts, Media and Design will present Spring 2002 Student Juried Art Show and Sale from April 25 through May 1 in the Donna Nigh Gallery of the Nigh University Center. For more information, call Zina Gelona at 974-2432.

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NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR (Adjacent to UCO) ESL for Internal Students Prepare for University study Prepare for the TOEFL Succeed in a stress-free atmosphere 348 - 7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute e teach English as a Second Language and are onveniently located on the UCO Campus at hatcher Hall. PHONE: 405-341 - 2125 9 LEVELS Intensive Training NEW SESSION every 4 wks PRIVATE TUTORING available PREPARATION for TOEFL

SERVICES ENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; 19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. ncludes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. ffordable health and life plans also. Call ichelle at 340-4998. ENTERS-Get $10,000 coverage for $17-$22 er month! Great auto rates for good students oo. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote. 0 YOU THINK you might be pregnant and eed a free confidential pregnancy test or omeone to talk to? Call Birth Choice of dmond at 330-2111. WING, $1.25/page, all formats. Call Sarah at 59-1696, 4-7pm weekdays or anytime eekends. MOVING? GRADUATING? Need Storage? AMERICAN SELF-STORAGE 1323 S Broadway, Edmond 340-1905 or 751-1006 ERM PAPERS, book reports, resumes, etters, $2 per double spaced page. Please allow 8 hours notice. Call Janet Helton at 405-413168. HILDREN'S swimming lessons. Certified wimming instructor is offering swimming essons at Oklahoma Christian University. lasses are held on Sat 11-3 or Sun 1-4 in 30 inute sessions. Only 5 children in each ession. Your child must be over 6 years old and amiliar with water. Start May 4 thru June 2. all Tina at 359-3497 or 650-5185.

EMPLOYMENT 1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our irculars. No experience required. Free nformation packet. Call 203-683-0202. AST LANES is now hiring carwash ttendants, lube techs, cashiers, sales reps. We ffer complete training, advancement pportunities, great pay. Apply at 2220 S roadway in Edmond (across from Taco abana). OFFEE CREEK Golf Course needs rill/beverage cart help. Flexible hours. Full or art time, 340-4653.

CELLULAR CONNECTIONS, PT telemarketing, make your own hours. Hourly + commissions. Call 348-8884.

FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES CLUBS * STUDENT GROUPS Earn $1000-$2000 with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com

WILLING TO EDUCATE highly motivated individual for rewarding career in financial services. Fax resume to 1-877-895-6021 or call toll free 1-877-895-6021.

PT CHILDCARE givers needed 2:30-6pm. Any mornings hours available? $6.25/hr, call 330-3077.

EDMOND FAMILY needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends, extended summers hours. Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required. Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 9224032.

LOOKING for energetic summer aquatic staff to work at indoor and outdoor pools. Flexible hours and free membership to all employees. Will train. For more information, please call the Edmond YMCA at 348-9622.

TEACHERS' AIDES: Set up materials and assist instructors in summer school programs. Train now for summer. 4 days/week. Sylvan Learning Center, 842-7323. (Ask for Mary or Cheryl)

CONSTRUCTION WORK Immediae openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area, call 8248954.

HOPE'S WAREHOUSE, a department store outlet, has a PT job opening for Computer/Ebay sales. Make your own hours! Call Hope or Kay at 840-2216.

NEED DRIVER to pick up child from 2:143:15 M-F at school, 1-35 & Edmond Rd. Call Leah M-F at 609-5741 or 341-1308. NEED TUTOR for 9-yr-old child. Education major a plus. At least 3 days/wk. Will discuss pay amount. Call 348-7898. UMPIRES NEEDED for adult slow pitch league Mon-Fri. Cash paid nightly. Call 3302629 after 3:30pm. NEED PT help for summer with 13-yr-old autistic boy. Flexible hours. Need own reliable transportation w/insurance. Should have references, 341-1118. RIVER OAKS Golf Club is seeking applicants for bag room help. All applicants must be responsible, dependable, and have good people skills. Come by and pick up applications at 10909 Clubhouse Rd in Edmond, 1&1/2 miles E of 1-35 on Hefner Rd or call 771-5800. PT STOCKER, evenings, must be 21, must obtain liquor license if hired. Heavy lifting required. Apply at 741 W Danforth, Edmond. NEEDED: Lady to watch 10-yr-old daughter in our home, M-F 8-5, May 27 thru Aug 13. Call 478-5789 after 6pm.

BANK TELLERS $7.75 - $10 Per Hour * Previous cash handling and customer service experience required. Previous teller experience preferred. * FT & PT positions available at 23rd St, NW Expressway & Memorial Rd locations. Americrest Bank offers a comprehensive benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. If you are interested in these positions, please stop by to complete an application and receive a brief interview. Americrest Bank 4631 NW 23rd St, OKC, OK 73127 Jobline 951-9055, Fax 945-8136 HR@ACBMAIL.COM EOE FIRST CHRISTIAN Church Child Care Ctr is needing full & part time teachers and van drivers. Morning and afternoon positions available. Will work with school schedule. Apply at 206 E 1st, Edmond. DAYLIGHT DONUTS needs reliable, energetic, early morning persons, full & part time. Apply 11-2 Mon-Sun at 502-A S. Bryant, Edmond. GREAT after-school job Mon-Fri 2-7:30, Sat 85, no Sundays. Call Jim for info: 341-9594, 6274268, 715-1942. EVERGREEN Community Services has Home Mgr II position open in Norman area. Supervisory exp & minimum of 1 yr exp working with developmentally disabled adults required. Also hiring direct care staff for evening, night & weekend shifts. No exp necessary, will train. M/F's needed for Norman, NW OKC, SW OKC, Bethany, Choctaw. Apply Tues-Fri 9-3 at 7725 W Britton Rd, OKC, OK 73132. 405-720-1192. THE ATHLETE'S FOOT in N OKC is accepting applications for PT employment. 1520 hrs/wk evenings, Saturdays & mornings. No retail experience needed. Call 848-3232. FIRST CHRISTIAN Church Child Care Or is needing full & part time teachers and van drivers. Morning and afternoon positions available. Will work with school schedule. Apply at 206 E 1st, Edmond. ***FITNESS*** OKC marketing firm is looking for 5 energetic and enthusiastic people for PT/FT and summer work. Call 843-5650. SUNBEAM Family Services, a 3-star child development center has FT openings for teachers and assistants for infant/toddler groups. Excellent benefits. Call Mary at 685-2404. EOE NEED PT help for insurance office near campus 10-12 hrs/wk, flexible schedule. Must have filing, phone and computer skills. Call Michelle at 340-4998. NEED FT veterinary hospital attendant, if you love animals and people. Apply at 2826 W Britton Rd, OKC. Grooming a PLUS. MAINTENANCE help needed on acreage and at business, 20-40+ hours. Call 427-1080. PART TIME, flexible hours, for receptionist and dispensary. Apply at Central State Academy, 8494 NW Expressway, OKC. PART TIME front desk/ receptionist, all shifts available, including early morning, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Apply in person only. Edmond YMCA, 1220 S Rankin. PINNACLE FITNESS has a PT position available for our early morning front desk from 4:30-8:30am M-F. Applicant should be enthusiastic, people-oriented, VERY dependable and have some college experience. Please apply in person between 2-5pm through April 30. No Calls please. Located at Memorial & Penn (between Toys R Us & Hobby Lobby.).

FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 3417911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedvplace.com Welcome Students! ONE BEDROOM apt, kitchen appliances furnished, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651. STUDENT SPECIAL AVAILABLE Walk to Class One & two bedrooms Call Kristy at 348-0720 SUMMIT CONDOMINIUMS 11500 N May Avenue OKC, OK 73120 Distinctive Alpine style condos for lease: Current Special 1/2 Off 1st Month on Efficiencies Efficiencies $325/mo, 1 bed w/loft $475/mo, large 1 bed 1 ba $425/mo, small 1 bed 1 bath $395, 2 bed 2 ba $525/mo. Most units feature built-in oven & m/w, refriigerator w/icemaker, dishwasher, stackable w/d, fireplace, patio/balcony. All units are total electric. To inquire about current availability contact us at 286-3300 or 326-7271. PERSIMMON RIDGE duplexes, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1-car garage, w/d connections. Includes all appliances in kitchen. 800 N Chowning, call 348-5112. LARGE 1 bed, newly decorated duplex, lots of inside storage, stove and refrigerator. Available now, deposit and 6-12 month lease. 17 W Thatcher, walking distance to UCO. Call 3417502 for appt. Leave message.

FOR SALE GETTING MARRIED? Need a dress? Size 12, never worn/altered, simple dress with accented beadwork. Slip and hanging bag included. Call 755-7817 for more info. 1994 SR-50 Honda scooter. Great gas mileage, $750, 359-9471. WEDDING DRESS, white, spaghetti straps, 15 layers of toile. Worn once. Slip & carry bag free. Size 8, height 5"0'. Cost $400. Call 5148659. CRATE G130CXL guitar amplifier, (2) channel input, (2) 12" speakers, 130 watts. Chorus & reverb, great condition, $375 OBO. Call 359-8270.

MACINTOSH G3's, Apple Performs, Apple Printer, Epson Color Printer, Panasonic Fax, ScanMakerlll, Apple Scanner. For details call Rebeca at 843-9696 or email: Rebecca@Thinkingcap.corn 1998 ISUZU Trooper - CD, fully loaded, low miles, $15,700, 330-3077.

BOOKS CASH FOR BOOKS ARCHIVES BOOKS 1914E 2nd St, Edmond 348-6800

ROOMMATES ROOMMATE needed for summer. Cheap rent. Close to campus. Call Jeff at 330-4063.

PERSONALS I HAVE no friends left and I'm too shy to make new ones. Looking for a pen pal to share the UCO experience from a comfortable distance. Please, please email me at alkalinedreams@hotmail.com

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

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