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`House,' students win in fall housing lottery by Caroline Duke cd@thevistaonline.com The Housing Department will hold a lottery April 4 to determine which students will receive a room in the UCO Commons and Suites for the fall 2003 semester. The lottery is the last part of a four-day spring sign-up series, said Thomas Hulm, director of Housing. Students can begin submitting their names at 8 p.m. April
4. The drawing will be held at 10 p.m. in front of Hamilton Field House, said Mandy Whitten, residence hall director for the University Suites. Hulm said the lottery was organized this year to give all applicants an equal chance and "to prevent what happened last year." . Last year, he said, students lined up the night before in "freezing cold temperatures" because the room assignments were given on a first-come, first-
serve basis. The students were not allowed into the Commons until midnight when the second day of Priority Sign-Up was over, he said. "We were very concerned with the students waiting in line," Hulm said. He said he was satisfied with the students' enthusiasm, but he wanted a system this year that "would be less of an imposition on their time."
Relief pitcher Ray Wood and the UCO baseball team held off SOSU for a 9-7 win March 30 in Durant, Okla.
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Volunteers New compensation system tutor local stirs up RA opposition children by Jim Epperson III je@thevistaonline.com
by Mark Schlachtenhaufen ms@thevistaonline. corn Jennifer Welch became a tutor because she needed a paying job, but now she finds the rewards of helping students more than just financial. Since November, Welch, a UCO student, has been tutoring ninth and tenth graders at Oklahoma City's Save Academy. Welch has combined her desire to be a teacher with her appreciation for math, a less than popular subject. "My mom was a tutor at school," Welch said. "I needed a job and one was available. I've enjoyed working with the students and going to the schools." Each week, Welch tutors about 25 students at Save Academy, an inner-city school. Many of them don't want to be at the alternative school, Welch said. However, they have come to appreciate her service, she said. "Most students and teachers appreciate me being there," Welch said. On average, she spends about 10 hours a week tutoring students in remedial math, mostly algebra. She also helps them with problem-solving, geometry and life application skills in finance, such as credit card terminology. Welch said she spends 5-10 minutes at a time with some students, 30 minutes with others. A key aspect of tutoring math is helping students understand it, Welch said. Sometimes that takes explaining it in different ways, showing them on paper, that math's not just about numbers, she said. Welch is one of 35 UCO stu-
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Some Resident Advisors (RAs) living in the University Suites and Commons are opposed to an administrative decision that will double their rent costs, despite receiving a $1 raise. Johanna Howard, an RA, said she couldn't comment on changes in the policy because the administration informed her not to talk to the media.
"We still lose some things, but I can't talk about them," Howard said, in response to a question about receiving the raise. Andrea Mahlberg, former RA and designated RA spokesperson, said RAs currently pay $816 per semester to live in the University Suites and Commons, the same amount regular students pay to live in Murdaugh and West Hall. Thomas Hulm, director of
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University Commons Residant Assistant's Johanna Howard, Elementary Education junior, and Amber Quinn, Forensic Science freshman, look over contract leases for Priority Sign-up on April 1.
Scholarships offer interns stipends by Donielle Blake Student Writer
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Biology freshman Ashley Durham helps kinesiology sophomore Jawan Smith at the library front desk April 1.
Library accepts canned goods for late fees by Thad Danner td@thevistaonline.com April is National Library Week and the Max Chambers Library is celebrating by offering a canned goods for late fees pro-
gram and the third annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. The library will also hold a poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month April 7. The library will offer UCO students the chance to pay some
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Sgt. Ratcliff of the ROTC Military Science class instructs his students during their drill and ceremony formation April 1.
of their fines with canned goods April 6 — 11 with the "Food for Fines at Chambers Library" drive. Each food item will erase $2 worth of late or processing fees. The donations can be used for up to $10 in late fees and $36 in processing fees, said Jane Taylor, reference librarian. In the case of fines for lost books, the donations can't be credited toward the replacement cost of the lost book, she said. "It's an opportunity for the students to help the community and, at the same time, to reduce their fines," Taylor said. The donations will be given to the Edmond Hope Center. No glass or outdated food items will be accepted. The library will accept cans, boxes or plastic jars of food items. The Friends of the Library book sale will run from April 4 to 6. On Friday, the sale will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open only to members of Friends of the Library. Those wishing to attend can join for $5. Students can join at the door of the sale. The general sale will run through the weekend. The hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. All paperbacks cost fifty cents
The Oklahoma City chapter of the American Marketing Association is offering scholarships to student members who complete a summer internship program. These scholarships are to assist in developing future market leaders, said Susan Peters, collegiate chair for the chapter. "This scholarship is a $500 stipend, paid at the end of the summer to the top three students who complete summer internships. They must get a satisfactory rating from the internship sponsor and submit an essay on what was learned through the internship," she said. "We only had one student apply and complete the process, so the other two scholarships went unused last year," Peters said. She said some of the internships are paid, while others are not, but they may lead to future jobs. Dr. Janice Williams, associate professor of marketing, has been an AMA member for over 12 years. "I would encourage students to join and use the membership and information to network for future internships and employment opportunities. The Oklahoma City chapter is very progressive and I have been impressed with the energy of the group," Williams said. Applications for the scholarships are available until April 20 at the organization's website, www.amaokc.org. The chapter will then match the students with the right internship sponsor based on location, job description and hours of work. The scholarships will be awarded at the September AMA meeting. The AMA meets the first Thursday of each month at the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association. For more information, go TO www.amaokc.org . ,
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Football spring training started this week as new head coach Chuck Langston prepares his team for next season. - Page 7
Broncho golfers finished sixth in the Central Arkansas Spring Intercollegiate. - Page 7
Design exhibit showcases the art of "Illustrations." - Page 6
OPINION
APRIL 3, 2003
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On The Other Hand Common courtesy is not so common. Experts agree that while the age group encompassed by Generation X ended with those born in 1981, the mindset of GenX lives on. We are a generation defined by our apathy, selfishness and poor manners. A recent study found eight out of 10 people believe Americans lack respect and good manners. Six of those 10 say things are only getting worse and have gone way beyond using the wrong fork. Instead of shaking hands and introducing ourselves, waving and saying "Hey!" has become our standard greeting. We call our elders by their first names, and consider titles like "sir" and "ma'am" to be the domain of the old and out of touch. Table manners are generally unheard of by our generation, and we regularly put people on hold to answer call waiting, a service that ought to be called "Call Interrupted." I was out to lunch with my brother not long ago, when I saw an absolute-
ly dumbfounding scene. The couple at the booth just across the aisle from us was obviously on a date. There were roses and chocolates, and I'm fairly certain I saw a teddy bear peeking over the drink list. In the middle of their meal, her cell phone rang, and she proceeded to carry on a ten-minute phone call. What was shocking (aside from the fact that she was ignoring her date to gush on about her new shoes) was that the young man in question didn't seem fazed at all. It is unfathomable to me that we've so completely lost sight of common courtesy. In my media law class a few weeks ago, the professor commented that it was generally considered rude for men to wear hats indoors. At least 4 of the 7 men in the class wearing hats claimed to never have been told to take their hats off inside. I'd wager those same guys had no idea that it was proper for them to stand when greeting someone who had just walked in the room. Some of you are going to ask why the rules of formal etiquette are so important. The reason is simple. Courteous behavior lets other people know that how they feel and what they think are important. Courtesy and respect comprise the matrix in which civilized society is suspended.
Protesting against war is part of Americans' fundamental rights
Letters to the editor The war is happening for a reason lutions that have required him to disarm. The most recent U.N. resolution was 1441, requiring a full disarmament. He has yet to account for thousands of liters of toxic nerve gas and anthrax. He has hundreds of AlSamoud 2 missiles in his possession, which he has compiled only to destroy a few. He is a threat to your very lives, the lives of the ones you love and to your children's lives. Some say that we have done nothing to President Hussein and therefore we should stay the heck out of Iraq. The best analogy I can think of is that he is like a cancer — a cancer that infects and kills. The only way to stop this type of cancer is to take it out before it infects. A cancer does not mean to cure the body, but to take away its life, its power. We are going after a mad man. Personally, I do not want to see thousands of American lives lost like we saw on Sept. 11 before we go after him. Please, support President Bush in taking the necessary action to disarm him from harming the lives of countless innocent civilians, at home and abroad. If you have any questions, I would love to go over them in person sometime. Feel free to e-mail me at kylethemooseman@cox.net. May God's will be done by peace and through strength.
To the editor: This is a message to the many on this campus that are against the war in Iraq. You are doing one of the most American things that I could ever think of. You are speaking your voice and questioning your government. For this, I applaud you. I disagree with your statement entirely, but I am glad that you have decided to voice your opinion. With that in mind, please, take this into consideration, if only for the sake of listening to the other side. The push for a war on Iraq is to protect America. No matter what anyone has told you, this isn't about oil or about "finishing daddy's job." If you would watch CNN, MSNBC or Fox News for about an hour every day, Monday through Friday, you would learn so much about this war. Our President does not want war at all. As a matter of fact, if you like war and like the killing of our soldiers, then you're a freaking psycho. Nobody likes war. However, you need to understand why this war is happening. First, this war is about defending America from tyrannical nut jobs like Saddam Hussein. This man is somebody who kills his own people and doesn't even care. It has been proven that he contributed funds to the Al Qaeda network to advance their cause against America. He is a master of deceit. He has proven so these past twelve years by violating and ignoring the eighteen U.N. reso-
The library has set a valuable precedent this week with its introduction of the Food for Fines at Chambers Library program. For each can of food a student brings in, $2 will be deducted from their aggregate late fees. All the proceeds of this program are going to benefit the Edmond Hope Center. In this brilliant boon of amnesty, Chambers Library has given us a second chance to escape those dreaded and long-procrastinated fines, regardless of whether our transgressions were intentional or accidental, petty or grand in scale. This is a gesture that should be emulated by other departments. As students, many of us are strapped for cash, and additional fees and tuition will only increase our burden as we trudge through our four or five years of ramen noodles and broken-down cars. Groveling before friends and family to get temporary loans is humili-
Kyle Hours Freshman Political Science/Broadcasting
To the editor: While I'd like to address all of the factual errors in Jamie KappellaMathis' orgy of strawmen, I shall restrict myself to focusing on the most glaring and important ones. The first error one comes across in her tirade is that people protesting the war have "absolutely no right to do so." This is in stark contrast to the philosophies behind our equal rights system of government. As Adams phrased it, "I must study politics and war, that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy." Now this is not to say that Adams' statement can be used to justify the current war, but that the rights we are allowed to exercise in the United States were intended to be equally protected for everyone. No one earns them, and I doubt Ms. KapellaMathis has fulfilled her own obligation to earn the right of free speech. Second, her claim that it is a "simple" fact that "the United States will not make money from Iraqi oil" is quite dubious. The matter is far from simple, and probably not a fact. The United States might not make money from Iraqi oil, but this administration has vocally promoted an expectation that oil revenues from Iraq will pay for the U.S. invasion. In other words, the United States is invading Iraq with a pre-emptive loan from the Iraqi populace. Next, those of us opposed to the war are told "we may not know all the fact surrounding this war." This is certainly true, but it tells us nothing about how to interpret the facts we do have. Personally, I am curious
why someone who claims that she "[doesn't] want to know all of the facts" is attending a university, but I would prefer to focus on Ms. Kapella-Mathis' arguments rather than her character. Now for the real kicker: "The beautiful thing about our country is that we have people smarter than us" who make decisions about our foreign policy. I can only suppose she is referring to people such as Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz who, according to The New York Times, recently claimed there was "no history of ethnic strife in Iraq." While I don't believe Bush is necessarily stupid or a moron, as many intimate, IQ tests and satisfactory scores on quizzes over policy issues aren't requirements for running the nation. You simply have to be elected — either by the Electoral College or the Supreme Court — or by appointed by someone who was elected. Intellect isn't a major factor in these decisions, or we'd all be living in a state resembling Plato's Republic. Certainly, Americans should be opposed to such blatant violations of human rights as those perpetrated by Saddam Hussein and his regime. But that is a far cry from justifying the sacrifice of American lives in a cause that not only violates all previous standards of international diplomacy, but does so in a way that enrages an Arab populace with whom we claim to want more amicable relations. David Slakter Senior Philosophy
ating and ineffective. But think about the last time you glanced in your parent's pantry. Did you not see lots of unused cans of green beans, pie mix and chicken broth? Fill up your trunk and pull the remaining cans to the front of the shelf - no one will notice. If the entire university were to embrace cans as a currency policy, an undergraduate resident taking twelve credit-hours would need only to turn in: 4 cans for enrollment services fees; 6 cans for evaluation fees; 15 cans for library facility fees; 24 cans for technology fees; 31 cans for student activity fees; 38 cans for parking fees; and 341 cans for tuition. To cover all tuition and fees for a semester, one would only need to produce 500 cans. All donated cans could go to the charity of the department's choice.
1991 The Security Council approved a Gulf cease-fire resolution stripping Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, impounding part of its oil revenues to pay reparations and paving the way for the withdrawal of United States occupation troops.
Quote of the day You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you.
- Eric Hoffer
Manners, more so than anything else, are the true measure of a civilization. If we have large armies with many conquests but no manners, no respect, and no courtesy, what have we really gained? Emily Post called it "the outward manifestation of one's innate character and attitude toward life." No wonder the rest of the world thinks us rude and ungrateful. I can't imagine how we expect to project the image of an open, caring society if we can't maintain civility with one another. Maybe what we need is a quick refresher in basic courtesy. Always say "Please," "Thank you" and "You're welcome." Open doors for other people, particularly those carrying a burden. Don't use vulgar language. Not only is it impolite, it makes you seem stupid. Don't interrupt. Chew with your mouth closed. I'm not suggesting we all run out and memorize Emily Post's rules of etiquette. I'm not really sure what place dessert spoons and butter knives have in modern society. We should, however, seek to be what she calls "best society," those who speak politely, act considerately and conduct themselves respectfully. Acting together, we just might be able to shed that GenX stigma.
No spin in AAUP survey article To the editor: Tom Bergman is wrong in his letter to the editor. The article on the AAUP survey did not epitomize media "spin" one way or another, but was a neutral account of facts and context. Rather, I would say that his letter epitomized uninformed opinion and spin about newspaper writing. Consider the alternatives. Had I written the story—with my oldgeezer experience—I would have lead with a negative approach, emphasizing only 33.6 percent would vote to retain Webb, the professional integrity item, and the exclusion from governance. Imagine how that would have been perceived as "spin" and sensationalism. It would have been called "Webb bashing." Ms. Duke is a serious and ethically dedicated journalism student who would not "spin" a story one way or another. She sought to avoid controversy to report the contextual news, rather than use a "newsier" and therefore more controversial lead. I'll admit, once she has more experience, she would rearrange some of the story structure, and perhaps do a better job of reporting the math more clearly. This was a complicated and difficult story and the article presented the context, which is more important than any one opinion (or bias) for or against a UCO president. To be fair and unbiased in journalism, you cannot sum up a multi-faceted story like this by deciding one finding was "the news."
Also, a student may well have been skittish about reporting "negative" news about the UCO president. So? I know faculty members who won't disagree with nor criticize Dr. Webb to his face. As a matter of fact, I commend Ms. Duke and The Vista for reporting on the survey—the first time that has happened— which is controversial and is rarely discussed outside AAUP. How can reporting this survey make it "trivialized"? I can perhaps understand the reaction to the reporting on Dr. Webb because of the structure, or because someone doesn't like him, but to perceive the story as "negative" toward Dr. Baughman is ludicrous. First, the article says he gets the highest approval. Then it details his accomplishments. Finally, it quotes him saying he doubts the survey's validity. Reporters are taught to get comments, which she did. How can this be negative? Criticism of student journalists and The Vista when they are inaccurate is appropriate and essential. I regularly criticize them ...in class and to their face. I can be brutal (ask them). But this letter to the editor is unfounded or misinformed. There was no "spin" in this article, or "obvious bias." Terms like these "epitomize" the letter writer's personal "obviously biased" "spin" against Dr. Webb that wasn't reflected in the story. Terry Clark Professor and Chair Journalism
What do you think about the "Food For Fines at Chambers Library" drive? "It's hard to say because I haven't had any fines. I guess since it's for a good cause, then it's a good idea."
Diana Garetson
"I think it's great. Anything that helps the community and helps students at the same time is a good idea."
Lisi Hesser
"Probably it's very helpful I think."
Ryu Hayakaua
"I don't know it's kind of awkward. Whatever works."
Ryan Bumgardner
history, sophomore
&counting, graduate
history, Junior
applied liberal arts, Junior
"I think people would want to substitute can goods for fines because they're a lot cheaper."
"Good idea. Awesome. 100%."
"I actually like that idea . It helps out the community."
"I think it's great because other people are benefiting from it."
Richard Prince
Jason Minnick
elementary ed, freshman
Robin Windover
Tammy Whitsitt
management, Junior
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APRIL 3, 2003
Federal court to hear plea from former state senator WASHINGTON (AP) Former state Sen. Gene Stipe, accused of illegally funneling more than $200,000 into a congressional campaign of his protege, was to appear in court Tuesday to enter a plea to charges that he evaded federal campaign finance laws. The McAlester Democrat, who resigned his seat last month after more than a half-century in the state legislature, was to appear before U.S. District Judge James Robertson on two felony charges and one misdemeanor count. He was accused of evading federal election laws to help fund the unsuccessful 1998 con-
gressional campaign of Walt Roberts, a former state representative. Roberts last month pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor involving $175,000 in illegal campaign contributions. Roberts indicated on his campaign finance disclosure forms that he used his own money, but Stipe is accused of providing the funds in violation of federal contribution limits. Last, week, former state Sen. James E. Lane pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. He admitted receiving $46,980 in checks from Stipe's personal assistant, Charlene Spears, and then using
the money to pay Roberts' campaign expenditures. Spears also has pleaded guilty in the case. In his unsuccessful run against then-GOP Rep. Wes Watkins, Roberts reported donating $182,850 to his own campaign, which raised questions because he was a part-time auctioneer and musician who apparently did not have that amount of money to spend. The government said Roberts received $20,500 from a trailer sale that never took place; $17,000 for consulting work he never performed; $67,500 for a cattle transaction that never
occurred; and $70,000 for options on Roberts' art that was a ruse to raise money for advertising. All the money went into Roberts' campaign bank account. Stipe has said he gave Roberts the $67,500 to buy cattle for him. He said he didn't know the money would be put into the campaign and that he received the cattle later. The government charged" Lane with saying that the $20,500 was for a trailer sale when the funds, which came from Stipe's bank account, went into Roberts' campaign treasury.
House committee kills bills regarding consumer measure OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Legislation that Attorney General Drew Edmondson said was consumer friendly died in a state House committee Monday after opponents said it could lead to abuse. Edmondson described the House Judiciary Committee's 66 vote to defeat the bill as "unconscionable" and said the committee took a stand "on behalf of felons against consumers." The measure, which was
passed by the Senate, is similar to a bill approved by the Legislature two years ago and vetoed by former Gov. Frank Keating. The bill would have amended the Oklahoma Antitrust Reform Act to permit the attorney general to represent citizens who are indirectly affected by antitrust cases brought by the state. Currently, only residents or businesses directly affected can collect damages, such as pharmacies affected by an antitrust case involving pharmaceutical corn-
panies. Consumers forced to pay high drug costs because of the scheme receive no compensation. "It would give these individuals recourse which they currently do not have," said the measure's author, Rep. Debbie Blackburn, D-Oklahoma City. But opponents said the measure gives the attorney general powers that could be abused in the future. Rep. Frank Davis, R-Guthrie, said no other area of state law
gives the attorney general the authority to decide when consumers have a legal interest in an antitrust case. "We're talking about big, big dollars," said Rep. Frank Davis, R-Guthrie. Companies caught up in an antitrust investigation could somehow sway the attorney general ''to make sure they don't get sued." The measure was Senate Bill 232.
Student volunteers needed for federal disaster training excercise by Mark Schlachtenhaufen ms@thevistaonline.com Student volunteers are need for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster training exercise to be held at UCO April 11, part of a nationwide effort to prepare the United States for possible terrorist attacks.
The event will simulate an attack in which a terrorist will detonate a "dirty bomb," which, in real life, would spread chemicals in an urban area. Prior to the training exercise, a portion of East Hall will be demolished. Student volunteers are needed to portray "walking wounded" and "in-door victims" who will be put in safe areas
within the rubble. Altogether 125 student "victims" and others will be participating in the training exercise. About 30 general "victims" are still needed for the event, said Linda Steele, School of Nursing department chairperson. To participate, volunteers must be UCO students and they must first call the School of
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Nursing to register at 974-5000, Steele said. Student volunteers must attend a training session from 23 p.m. April 7 in the Coyner Health Sciences building, Room 104, Steele said. Lastly, on the day of the event, April 11, they should be available from 5-10 p.m.
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BRIEFS International Communist rebels blow up train station in India PATNA, India (AP) Communist rebels evacuated a small train station, then blew it up early Tuesday in eastern Bihar state, said a railway official. There were no injuries, but extensive damage was caused to the building, the rail track and the communication system at Nadaul, 45 kilometers (30 miles) south of Patna, the state capital, said assistant railway divisional manager A.K. Verma. He said traffic had been halted on the line between Patna and Gaya, the site of major Buddhist temples. Verma said militants of the People's War Group evacuated staff from the Nadaul station before setting off the explosion. The group, along with another outlawed rebel outfit, the Maoist Communist Center, had called for a statewide dawn to dusk strike in Bihar on Tuesday to protest police brutality and the U.S.-led war in Iraq.
Hong Kong may set up quarantine centers in holiday camps HONG KONG (AP) Hong Kong health officials said Tuesday they may set up quarantine centers in rural areas to house hundreds of people exposed to the deadly flu-like illness that has killed 62 people worldwide. Meanwhile, officials revised downward the number of people believed affected with severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, from an apartment complex where 240 people were quarantined Monday. Authorities earlier said 213 people from the Amoy Gardens apartments had symptoms of the disease. But Health Department spokeswoman Eva Wong put the number at 185 on Tuesday. Separately, the Health Department said a 30-year-old man with SARS symptoms had flown here from Bangkok aboard Thai Airways Flight TG606, and they wanted to locate all other passengers. The man became sick while he was staying in the Thai capital from March 25 to Saturday, but health officials in Hong Kong said they did not immediately know his nationality or where he contracted his illness. Global health officials say they have been worried by the spread of the illness by air travelers — which is apparently how it moved from Hong Kong to Singapore, Canada and Vietnam, all of which have suffered deaths. Four recreational activity camps in rural Hong Kong areas could be turned into quarantine centers if the Health Department decides it is necessary, said Gordon Tam, a spokesman for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The camps could accommodate about 1,000 people.
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STATE BRIEFS TULSA, Okla. (AP) A Tulsa teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student has resigned. Brandi Kay Smith, 23, resigned last week before her scheduled termination hearing with the Tulsa Public School Board on Monday. Smith faces four charges of second-degree statutory rape in a Tulsa County District Court. Prosecutors say Smith was having sex with a male student from one of her math classes between December and February.
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (AP) Fraud charges have been filed against a Broken Arrow woman accused of making a false statement to get a short-term loan from a Catoosa bank. Federal prosecutors said Marilyn F. Grisham, 50, used a counterfeit letter to obtain a $330,000 loan. The letter showed that Grisham had obtained financing from Chase Mortgage for the purchase of a house in Tulsa. According to the charge, Grisham allegedly used the document from Nov. 12, 1999, to Jan. 7, 2000, to get the loan from the bank. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles McLoughlin said the bank gave Grisham the loan, but became suspicious when she could not make the loan payments.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A former president of SBC Southwestern Bell-Oklahoma has become the Oklahoma Arts Institute's development director. Dave Lopez will serve as the non-profit director of development. Lopez worked with SBC for 22 years and served as president of Southwestern Bell in Texas and Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Arts Institute is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1977 that provides specialized arts training for Oklahoma youths and educators.
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (AP) A jury has recommended a life prison term for a Bartlesville man convicted of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy. Jackie Ray Garner, 57, was convicted Friday by jurors after a five-day trial. Prosecutors say Garner has been sexually abusing children for more than 20 years. Garner was arrested in May for sexual assault of a boy who told authorities he was abused from 1992 to 2001. Garner will be sentenced formally in May. Charges of enabling sexual abuse that had been filed against Garner's wife, Dona Garner, a 41-year-old hospital administrator were dropped by prosecutors before the start of the trial.
dents participating in GEAR UP, a federally funded program that helps students in public education prepare for post-secondary education, whether it be at a college or university, two-year school or within the career tech system. Since the fall of 2002, 760 students have been helped by UCO tutors, or 1,872 hours of tutoring, said Lesa Elerick, a graduate assistant who serves as a liaison between the tutors and Jay Troy, UCO GEAR UP partnership coordinator. Each state higher education institution has its own GEAR UP program. UCO services three traditional high schools and three alternative schools within the Oklahoma City school district, Elerick said. Originally, GEAR UP targeted seventh and eighth graders in schools like Save Academy, Elerick said. Those same students, now ninth and tenth graders, are still being tutored, she said. GEAR UP is funded through
private, state and federal sources. Tutors receive payment through work-study, which does not pay for drive time. Some of them drive 30 minutes to the different schools, Elerick said. Teachers at the schools, or "site leaders," help determine the need for tutors, Elerick said. Tutors make a difference in a student's life on different levels, she said. Not only do tutors help academically, they are also role models. "They're not only tutors, they are mentors for these high school students," Elerick said. "They work on setting goals, achieving goals. Our students talk about their college lives, their college experience and what it took to get into college." New tutors are needed for the fall semester, Elerick said. GEAR UP shares an office in Max Chambers Library with the Professional Teacher Education Department. Oklahoma was one of 21 states to receive a GEAR UP state grant in 1998, distinct from
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UCO student Grace Stevenson tutors a student at John Marshall High School. Stevenson spends abot seven hours a week tutoring there. partnership grants awarded to higher education institutions. UCO's GEAR UP program is in its third year. Elerick said the program is a success. "I had one teacher at a school tell me they're working on a new algebra 1 program and one of the
reasons it is successful is because of the GEAR UP tutors," Elerick said. "Those kids just need that individual attention and with it they're doing so much better." Those interested in volunteering or getting more information may contact Jay Troy at 9745912.
UCO English professors Dr. Christopher Givan and Dr. Gladys Lewis. The project asked writers to
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annual UCO International Pageant from 7 — 10 p.m. at the Nigh University Center Constitution Hall. Admission is free.
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Lib rary, from page 1 and all hardbacks a dollar except for the collector's table. Ten writers from the Murrah Poetry Project will participate in
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ampus Events Thursday The Japan Student Association is holding a conversational English class from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday in Room 217 of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call Shino at 341-9109.
potluck supper at 7 p.m. tonight in Room 113 of the Business Building. All students are invited, as well as friends and family. For more information, contact Shekhar Basnet at 341-2564.
Friday The Nepal Student Association is showing the Nepali movie "Darpanchaya" and having a
The International Student Council and the International Office will present the 3rd
Saturday All international student are invited to come to the zoo with the BCM for their last Saturday Social. They will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the BCM. Call Holly
Monday The Association of Women's Studies will sponsor the Equal Rights Amendment campaign presentation from 2 — 4 p.m. at the Pegasus Theater of Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call Dr. Mayfield at 974-5606.
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Commons, from page 1 This year, he said, "We went through [a lot] to make sure it was fair to everybody." "We tried to look at all kinds of angles," he said. "It's a cornplicated matter when you start getting down to it." The lottery will conclude the Priority Sign-Up, which began April 1, when students who currently live in the Commons were able to sign another contract to keep the same room.
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Calling Future Teachers Hulm said students who currently live in the Commons but want to move into another room in the same building signed contracts April 2. Students wishing to move to the Commons from another building will sign up April 3. Students who will be new to university housing next fall can submit their names to the lottery on April 4, he said. "We usually get a huge
amount of people," Hulm said. About 90 percent of the Commons rooms were filled by the Priority Sign-up last year, he said. Whitten said food, music and games have been planned for Friday night, and she said she expects a turnout between 100 and 150, which is similar to last year's. Hulm said it will be "a little party outdoors."
Students who wish to live in University housing, including the Commons, in the summer do not need to participate in Spring Sign-up because occupancy is lighter and the demand for housing is much lower than in the spring and fall semesters, Hulm said. Summer contracts are available at the Housing Office, on the third floor of Nigh University Center.
has one room with two beds and must share showers with everyone, Hulm said. Budget problems did not cause the rent increase, Hulm said. He said administration is trying to be more equitable. All the RAs are doing the same job for the same amount of money, but some have more amenities, Hulm said. Mahlberg said RAs get paid 20 hours a week at $5.15 an hour, even though they must work 24 hours, seven days a
week. Their duties include unlocking doors for students who are locked out, enforcing housing policies and planning social and education events for residents. "You have to be an RA all the time," she said. Even with a $1 raise, some RAs might be forced to move out of the Commons or Suites because of the price increase, Mahlberg said. "This raise amounts to 300 more dollars per month," she
said The raise does not pay for the $1,100 difference in the price increase, Mahlberg said. Hulm said charging equal prices for RAs in all residence halls was more effective in picking RAs. "Ilan RA did not want to live in the Commons, we were not going to make them," he said. Hulm said he doubts the policy will decrease the demand of students wanting to live in the Commons and the Suites as RAs.
R A, from page 1 Housing, said RAs will pay an equivalent amount to students who do not work as RAs. The prices will be $2,008 for the Suites and $1,480 for the Commons, he said. Hulm said RAs living in the Commons and Suites are getting a "sweet deal" because they have more amenities than rooms in Murdaugh and West Hall. The Suites for example, have a kitchen, individual heating and air adjustment and two rooms, he said. In West Hall, a student
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tolice Briefs Larceny March 28, 12:16 p.m. A faculty member reported a print server missing from his lab. March 30, 12:20 p.m. A resident at Broncho Apartments reported her daughter's bicycle was stolen. Minor Accident March 29, 1:03 p.m. A student reported her car had been hit in the Suites parking lot sometime over the weekend. Vandalism -March 3, 1:13 p.m. UCO police investigated a report of vandalism in Howell Hall. Harassment March 31, 7:35 p.m. A student filed a harassment report.
UCO students line up for job opportunities in the annual teacher's job fair April 2.
Budget cuts force early closures for seven public schools OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City school board trustees voted to close seven schools to save $1.9 million next school year. School board members Monday night voted 5-2 to close five elementary schools, a middle school and an alternative school. Six of the schools were scheduled to be closed in the next ten years as part of the MAPS for Kids school building plan approved by voters in November 2001. Cuts in state aid this year and bleak budgetary outlook for the next school year prompted school officials to close the schools early. District officials said they have lost more than $20 million in state funding and expect another $10 million in reductions for next school year. Board member Barry Nance, said he struggled with the decision, but couldn't see another way.
"I would suggest to our state legislators and our new governor that they stand up and vote that common education in our state is our priority," he said. "I understand that means making difficult and tough choices, but that's the job they signed up for." Parents were angered by the decision that could require some children to change schools three times in three years. "I understand there's a budget crunch, but that just doesn't make it any better," said Jill Erwin, whose children attend one of the southern Oklahoma City schools that is to be closed. "It's not what we were promised, and it just isn't right." Erwin said her daughter will finish fifth grade at one elementary school, move to another for sixth grade and then to a middle school for seventh grade. "I know they say kids are resilient, but should they have to be?" Erwin asked.
Parent Earnest Ware said a coalition of mostly northeastern Oklahoma City parents may boycott city schools. Ware accused the district of breaking promises, and said there are other ways the district could save money. Last week, Rep. Opio Toure, D-Oklahoma City, leading the Coalition for Educational Progress and Equity said parents might be asked to keep their children home from school in protest of the decision. Toure said the boycott wouldn't be truancy because area churches would offer classes. Board members also discussed the impact school closures will have on the city's growing Hispanic community on the city's south side. David Castillo, who represents parts of southern Oklahoma City, voted against the plan, saying it was rushed, lacked adequate planning and placed an
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Anyone who has ever worked on a lengthy project knows the finished product is often the result of many revisions. "Illustrations," by Cameron Eagle, UCO adjunct graphic design instructor, shows the illustration process through samples of his work from the preliminary stages all the way to the finished illustrations. Cameron said, "It is a rare opportunity to see the creative progress of problem solving through the illustrations." Larry Hefner, associate professor of design, said Eagle is a nationally recognized illustrator, whose client list includes Warner Brothers Music, The LA Times, Disney, Sports Illustrated, The Cartoon Network, Pepsi, Coke and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Eagle spent two years as a student at UCO before entering New York City's School of Visual Arts, where he later graduated. He said he knocked on many doors and made a lot of phone calls when he was trying to get his start in illustration. "I took my portfolio to anyone who would look at it."
Eagle advises his students and others interested in illustration to really focus on the fundamentals — drawing, problem solving and learning how to think about things in a different way. Hefner said the purpose of the show is to allow students to see the creative process of illustration. A few of the pieces in the show are an illustration Eagle did for a Milton Bradley game called "Catnip," an illustration for Mad Magazine with Alfred E. Newman hanging upside down over a toilet and one for a Kansas City restaurant that shows a rugged lumber jack holding a knife and fork waiting to eat. "The works are examples of published and unpublished illustrations in various stages, from the rough concept to the finished product," Eagle said. The show features 15 pieces and will be open through May 9 at the Graphic Design Gallery, located in the hallway of the Design Department. For more information, call the Department of Design at (405) 974-5200.
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The Bronchos ended the first round of the Central Arkansas Spring Intercollegiate with a fourth place finish and an opening round 308 but hoped to move up in the final round Tuesday April 1. Shooting 303 on the par 72 Cyprus Creek Golf Course Tuesday, Central Oklahoma knocked off five shots but fell two team place spots to sixth place in the 15-team tournament in Conway, Ark. "We didn't do ourselves any favors by finishing sixth," UCO coach Dax Johnston said. "It's a major setback for us and were going to need to play well at our own tournament next week." Delta State won the tournament with a final-round score of 300. Redshirt freshman Chance Cruson led UCO by shooting a closing one-over 73 to finish at 152 for the tournament. Freshman Steven Rist also shot a 152 with a final round 76. Sophomore Sam Proal closed out the last round with a 76 finishing up at 157. Photo Services UCO will come home as they host the UCO/KickingBird Classic April 7 8. Chance Cruson led UCO with a final-round 73.
Spring, padded football practice started this week with a situational scrimmage scheduled for Saturday April 5 at 2 p.m. Head Coach Chuck Langston said. During the 15 days of practice the team will work on basic techniques and the fundamentals of football, Langston said. "With a new staff of kids, we've got to get rid of whole different philosophies," he said. Coaches will evaluate players in the scrimmage "to find out
one another," Gibson said. Safety Anthony Byrd, a red shirt freshman said the situational will let the player see how the play as a team. "I think it's going to give everyone the opportunity to see what we can do in a game situation," he said.
who the pretenders and the contenders are," he said. "We have a lot of questions to answer." Linebacker Joe Gibson said the scrimmage will let the entire team have the opportunity to excel. "It's going to let everyone shine, see how the season is going to go, and let us compete with
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racking up K's on Southeastern's No. 2, 3, and 4 hitters. He picked up his third save on the season. "Ray carne in and did a great job for us, no doubt about that," UCO coach Wendell Simmons said. "We put him out there in a real pressure situation and he responded. It was a big win for us and I'm proud of the way we came back after losing the first game of the series." Mike Hill had an RBI single and Blake Deen contributed with a run-scoring groundout. Barrett Whitney scored Hiroshi Sogable on a single to right field. UCO also picked up two runs on errors. Joe Neal picked up the pitching win for the Bronchos, making his record 5-1 on the year. The Bronchos improved to 23 7 overall and 3-2 in the North Division with the victory. UCO hosts Southwestern Oklahoma for a league doubleheader Wednesday at 1 p.m
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DUPLEX FOR RENT. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, garage w/opener, CH/A, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hookups, ceiling fans, lots of closet space. NO PETS! Excellent condition and location. Quiet neighborhood. Located 2 blocks from UCO. 1121 E Campbell. $650/mo, $500 deposit. Tenant responsible for all utilities. 1 year lease, 341-9651.
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SALES MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY We are: One of the largest marketers of financial products in North America, looking for people who want to succeed. We offer: An excellent educational system to teach you our business, a comprehensive support network, and competitive products that are highly desirable to most consumers. Candidates should: Desire an excellent income, be committed to working hard, and possess a strong desire to succeed. For more info, contact... Bill Mannen at 405-650-1609. THE EDMOND Public Schools Transportation Dept is in NEED of SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS. Free CDL training. Starting pay $8.44/hr, min 4 hrs/day. Must have application on file one week before next scheduled class in order to obtain necessary forms. Classes run Mon-Thurs, and you must attend all four nights. CALL 340-2962 for class time and place. HELP WANTED at Edmond Schools for cafeteria workers. Shifts vary from 3-6 hrs/day. Apply at 1216 S Rankin or call 340-2222.
RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341-7911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedyplace.com
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PART TIME FREEDOM You determine your own hours, your own pace and your own compensation. Great way to work around your current schedule, earn extra money and try new financial services career. For more info, call Bill Mannen at 405650-1609.
EDMOND YMCA is hiring for day camp staff. Group interview April 10 at 6:30pm. Contact Erin Sweet at 3489622 or come by 1220 S Rankin.
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ONE BEDROOM apt, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1209 N Roosevelt, $340/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.
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ROOMMATES]; ROOMMATE WANTED for beautiful house, one mile from UCO, $425/mo, all inclusive. Move in as soon as April 1. Call 245-8230 for information. FEMALE roommate wanted to share 2 bedroom house near UCO campus, *$237.50/mo plus 1/2 utilities. Call 285-0629 or 3414475. *corrected amount MALE ROOMMATE needed. Nice 3 bedrm duplex with appliances. Located within walking distance of UCO, 1010 Jefferson. $300/mo plus utilities and deposit. No pets, 844-6784.
LOST AND FO LOST! Black female Schnauzer, no collar, around 15th St & Rankin. Any info, please call 6421976. REWARD!
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1992 GRAND AM- White, V6, tinted windows, cruise, all new belts, new radiator. Needs TLC. ONLY $750 OBO. Call 749-8182. 2-STORY CONDO in quiet neighborhood near UCO. 2 bed, 1&1/2 bath (bedroom & full bath upstairs), fenced yard, deck, extra large garage, trees, dishwasher, stove, microwave. Call 341-4748.
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