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Local bands vie for cash prizes by Sherrod Wall Staff Writer Five bands competed in the seventh annual Battle of the Bands competition was held Aug. 15 at Evans Field. A Better Tomorrow was awarded $500 for first place, The Hex was awarded $300 for second place, and Chasing Paris was awarded $200 for third place. Bands were judged based on professionalism, overall performance and originality. Poor Penny Carter and Counterfall also competed. Spider Douglas and The Effects performed but were not in the competition.
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Bands converged to battle for prizes and bragging rights Aug. 18 on Evans Field.
A Better Tomorrow This high school band is based in Oklahoma City and they only have been together for eight months. They are a selfproclaimed Christian band. A Better Tomorrow plans to tour the United States after graduating from high school. Some of the bands that influence A Better Tomorrow are The
Used, Norma Jean and The Dave Matthews Band. Band members said they play music to feed their souls with rock and roll and to kindle the passion that they have for music. A Better Tomorrow's members are Tyler Hayes- guitar, vocals; Jarred Smith- drums; Kyle Hohlier- bass and Kenny Millemon- guitar and back up "screamer." Their demo CD and T-shirts are going to be available for the public soon. For more information, access A Better Tomorrow's website, www.abtband.com . The Hex This band has been together a little over a year. Their first concert and studio recording was in July of 2002. During their performance band members of the Hex switched instruments between songs. Levi Watson, drummer and percussionist, said the band is passionate about making music. "If anything happens with
our band, I would quit my job if it conflicted with the bands schedule," Watson said. Some of the band's influences are Pavement, The Beatles, Velvet Underground, Modest Mouse and Sonic Youth. Their current CD, "The Night Streets of Madness," is a mix of soothing melodic ballads, and upbeat rock, Watson said. Other members of the band are Chris Sanborn, guitar and bass player; Brian Cheek, bass player and drummer; and Jason Lanbeth plays the organ, bells and percussion samples. Todd Jackson is the vocalist and plays guitar. For more information on The Hex, e-mail them at ThaHecics@yahoo.com . Counterfall Some of Counterfall's influences are Metallica, David Grey, Tool and Creed. "[We play) for the sheer satisfaction of bringing the song
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Career Services aid student job search by Robert T. Crauthers Staff Writer Beginning in September, UCO's Career Services will help students prepare for the fall recruitment season to help them avoid unemployment after graduation. Career Services Week is Sept. 2-5 and will include various programs designed to introduce students to local job recruiters who will critique resumes, practice interviewing skills, learn dinner etiquette and proper business attire, said Shannon Wilguess, director of Career Services. The service assists current
and former students in finding jobs through a program called eRecruiting. For $20 a year, students registered with the account get their resumes sent out to companies worldwide, she said. "Students usually have a hard time finding a job once they graduate because they wait too long to start looking," Wilguess said. "May graduates really need to start looking in October and November." "Most students also don't even know what jobs are out there," she said. "They should also be willing to relocate. That doesn't mean they have to — just be willing."
"Students are just too picky," Wilguess said. "They need to do everything they can to get a job offer, and then they can be picky. They need to get the ball in their own court." The service offers mock interviews, which typically last about 20 minutes, and are held in any of the four suites inside the Career Services Office. Students must be registered with Career Services and are required to dress in proper business attire to participate. Critiques will be given by a career counselor attending the interview, Wilguess said.
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Sophomore business major Hans Dookhony applies for an on-campus job in the Lillard Administration Building Wednesday, with the help of Raina Johnson.
Alumnus funds new logo decal by Jim Epperson III Senior Writer
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Amanda Atkinson and her brother Sterling Atkinson, both UCO students, align a UCO decal on the windshield of their car. The decals were provided by the UCO Foundation to incoming freshmen this semester.
A UCO alumnus raised several thousand dollars to give a decal of the new university logo to incoming students for free this semester, said Charlie Johnson, News Bureau director. Gean Atkinson, a trustee with the UCO Foundation, raised money for the 5,000 decals. Atkinson said the Foundation, which raises money for scholarships, did not use scholarship money for the decals. He set a goal to raise a total of $6,000 for more decals.
Atkinson said he was encouraged to raise money by the UCO morale. Even though there are economic downfalls UCO is still getting better, he said. "It makes you want to do something," he said. UCO faculty members and students are passing the new decals out west of the Nigh University Center. John Blackburn, freshman physics major, helped pass out the decals yesterday. "As far as I can tell, students really like them," he said.
OPINION August 21, 2003
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Reasons to rush this fall by J.P. Jordan
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Textbook costs break the bank, long lines make getting to classes difficult College textbooks...what a wonderful way to blow a few hundred dollars at the beginning of every semester. For sixteen weeks, most of these books sit in the bottom of a backpack or in the backseat of a car. Occasionally, we find that one special book that we decide to actually hang onto for a while. But most of the time, we return our books, having only been opened once, to the bookstore. What do we do with those textbooks at the end of the semester? We stand in line at the bookstore to sell them back for only a fraction of what we actually paid. But, still, we look forward to that day at the end of the semester when we can put some of that cash back into our pockets. Sometimes books apparently become completely obsolete four months after we have paid $30, $50 or even $70 for them. Then, we get to add these books to our collection of books we don't want. Then comes a new semester, and students must pay full price for a book direct from the publisher. Books. They're a good thing. But when books won't be necessary in a class, why do professors still require them? Just in case we need one more optional study guide? Many classes are project- or skill-based, and they train for real-world situations. Textbooks can't teach that kind of thing. And what exactly distinguishes a 13th edition from a 15th? Does it really matter that much? It is not always easy to find books that were published 10 years ago. We students don't need the added stress of tracking down old copies of books on eBay or in every used bookstore in the area. If instructors would work to eliminate excess books and materials, students could spend their time, money and energies on studying instead of saving money.
Every year at the beginning of the fall semester, if you look around, you will see three things that catch a man's eye as he walks across campus. The first are girls walking down the sidewalk wearing shiny tank tops that attract the eye and shorts that make Daisy Dukes look like long johns. Second is the guy who doesn't know how to properly ride his bike, wobbling as he pushes on the left peddle and then the right peddle until he is about to smash into some girl he's trying to meet. And third and finally are the Rush posters, fliers and other paraphernalia that the various fraternities have scattered across this campus.
This fall's Rush, lasting only a week, is going to be different from all the previous years. Now, as you sit there in class skimming through this article, you are probably thinking, "So what - why should I care?" Well, if you aren't a guy interested in rushing or meeting new people then this may not be of very much importance to you. But if you are among many of the young men who are considering joining one of the fine establishments on our campus with Greek letters, well then read on. Over the past few years Fraternity Rush has been steadily moving from four weeks of informal rush to a couple of weeks. Finally this transition ha's' moved it to a week of five nights of events. When asked about this change, former president of the InterFraternity Council (IFC) Kenneth Wohl was quoted as saying, "The reason we changed the format was to maintain the momentum of Rush and make it more hardcore."
These five crazy nights will begin on Monday August 25th and last until Friday August 30th from 8 to 11 p.m., in which each of the seven fraternities will do their best to impress upon young men why they should join. If anything, it is a great way to meet people and get some free food. Now, if a person hasn't
made up their mind if they want to join or not by next Friday, the fraternities have until September 7th to accept pledges to put on their roster. Now, while you are saying, "Well, aren't all frats the Animal House, beer guzzling, sex driven, party machines?" Well, Jimmy, be ready for a shock. The truth is fraternity's aren't solely based on Beer, Sex, and Parties. If you take the time to inquire on the majority of the Greek community on this campus you will discover that many of them are focused on creating better men and striving towards common goals. And among other things many fraternities have a chaplain and a philanthropy chair. Finally, the literal definition of fraternity is brotherhood. The truth of the matter is that each house is an individual, and though it is a clichĂŠ, it still rings true that you can't judge a book by its cover. Currently there are seven Greek fraternities in membership of the IFC, and they are participating in next week's Rush. They are ACACIA, Alpha Tao Omega (ATS-1), Kappa Sigma (KE), Pi Kappa Alpha (UKA), Sigma Nu (EN), Sigma Tao Gamma and Tao Kappa Epsilon (TKE). So take the time this next week to meet the young men of each house. If anything, you might make some new friends and walk away with a different perspective.
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Employment, from page 1 "The only way to get better is to practice," she said. "And this is as real as you can get." Resumes will be reviewed by volunteers from 14 local and national companies, and written critiques will be mailed to the students afterward. They can also be e-mailed to Career Services, from which a response usually takes about a week, said Lisa Gilmore, a career counselor. Resume reviews do not require students to register. "These are the same people who would normally review resumes in a place of business," Wilguess said. "Whether business wear is casual or not, interviews are serious. You should always dress to impress," she said. Don Crockett, corporate manager for Men's Wearhouse, will address men's attire for interviews. "It's highly recommended that students attend Career Services Week before the Fall Career Fair begins," she said. The fair begins Oct. 1, which is when seniors, juniors and sophomores should
TULSA, Okla. (AP)-Investigators rummaged through charred debris at a specialty gas distributor Tuesday in search of what caused a series of explosions and a massive fire that destroyed two unoccupied homes and about 100 vehicles. The explosive inferno at Airgas Mid South began about 4:30 p.m. Monday in the plant's storage yard, which holds containers of oxygen, propane, acetylene and other gases, said Skip Mason, Tulsa's chief fire investigator. No one was injured, though 75 employees were at Airgas at the time. Debris flew hundreds of feet into the air alongside a thick plume of black smoke. "I have no idea how Airgas was able to get all of their employees out of there," Tulsa Fire Chief Allen LaCroix said. An additional four homes and one business, Shea's New and Used Furniture, were damaged, officials said. There was no damage estimate. Airgas President Mike Duvall said the company has temporarily moved operations to its Broken Arrow store and was making gas deliveries Tuesday. Airgas expected to have the plant back in operation Tuesday afternoon, he said. Duvall said the company would help owners of damaged homes, businesses or vehicles get in contact with Airgas' insurers. "We are prepared to do what we can to get them back in business, a car or a place to
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start scheduling actual interviews for jobs or internships, Wilguess said. Career Services also helps students through eDiscover, a program designed to find information on salaries, occupations and internships for specific majors, she said. It also gives detailed information on job outlooks to see what areas will have more openings and which ones will have fewer in the future, Wilguess said. The careers in highest demand right now are those in healthcare, information technology and accounting, said Gilmore. According to 2000-2010 employment projections from the Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission (OESC), occupations in decline, that require a bachelor's degree or higher, are engineers, legal support workers, food scientists and teachers. Career Services teaches group sessions on operating the program. It takes about 30 minutes to learn and is available to all undergraduates. To schedule a private session or to find out what time group sessions are available, call the Career Services Office at 974-3346, or visit the office on the third floor of Nigh University Center.
Investigators unsure of gas explosion cause By CLAYTON BELLAMY Associated Press Writer
August 21, 2003
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Battle of the Bands winner, A Better Day, performs for the crowd.
stay," he said. The fire resembled one last month at an Airgas plant in Sacramento, Calif That multiple-alarm fire also sent dark smoke into the air and caused evacuations from nearby homes, but no one was hurt. Duvall called the two fires a coincidence, adding that both began at 4:30 in the afternoon. "This is a safe facility," he said. "We run 1,800 cylinders out of here each day." Monday's blaze prompted authorities to evacuate a three-quarter-mile radius around the fire and close Interstate 244 in both directions. People were evacuated because of the possibility of hazardous smoke and because exploding canisters could shoot like missiles up to a half-mile, officials said. Buses ferried the displaced to an emergency shelter, where they were given food, drinks and other assistance. Department of Environmental Quality spokesman Monty Elder said none of Airgas' products are considered toxic, except anhydrous ammonia. Firefighters managed to keep the fire away from any ammonia. Firefighters brought the fire under control about 7:45 p.m. Monday and continued dousing hot spots into the night. Airgas Mid South is headquartered in Tulsa and has locations in seven other states in the region. The company is a regional hub of Airgas Inc., based in Radnor, Pa. Besides specialty gases, Airgas also distributes welding supplies, safety products, and tools through more than 500 locations nationwide.
"Our EP is a poetic way of getting out emotions that we've kept bottled up inside," said vocalist Chase Kirby. "It's a breath of fresh air for rock and roll — it doesn't just stay static within one genre of music." The band usually plays at The Blue Note located at NW 23rd and Robinson Ave. The band is from Oklahoma City, and they have been together five months. Members of Chasing Paris are Chase Kirby, guitarist and vocalist; Craig Bennett guitarist and vocalist; Jeff Fransen, drummer and Drew Hall, bassist. To gee eriore information' on the band, send an e-mail to ChasingParis@hotmail.com .
Bands, from page 1 together and touching others with their music," said singer of Counterfall Charles Baker. The band's roots are in Norman, Okla. They were all mutual friends when they came together. Counterfall started out playing church music and now plays in the greater Oklahoma City area. The band puts a lot of emphasis on their lyrics when writing their music. "Our music is written so that the lyrics can be readily understood by listeners," Baker said. The other band members are David Garrett, drummer and percussionist; Gabe Martin, bass player; Kevin Cunningham, guitarist, and guitarist Eric Jester. For more information on Counterfall or their CD "Emergence," send an e-mail to ChurchFatty@cox.net .
Spider Douglas "We hope that our music moves people as much as it moves us," said Spider Douglas. Communicating is easier when you communicate through music, said the band members. "We try to produce music that everyone can relate to,"he said. Spider Douglas originated in Edmond and has been together for a year and a half. The band is
Chasing Paris Making music and performing it has been Chasing Paris' dream. Some bands that influenced the band are The Police, The Cure, Sunnyday Real Estate and Pop Unknown.
influenced by Tool, later U2, Def Leopard and the Smashing Pumpkins. The band is currently working on their second album. The members of Spider Douglas are Jarrett Jobe, vocalist; Jordan Jobe, bassist; Justin Tucker, drummer; and Sean Ridenour, guitarist, keys, programming and vocals. For more information, on Spider Douglas visit their website at www.spiderdouglas.com The Effects The Effects are from Oologah, Okla. The band tries to be versatile with their music and like to keep their sound dynamic, they said. Bands that inspire them are The Beatles, The Foo Fighters and The White Stripes. The members of the Effects are Joel King, guitarist and vocalist; Crocket Cartwright, bassist; and Dalton McNaughton, drummer. The band's EP will be making its debut early October. For more information regarding The Effects e-mail King46mk@msn.com .
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Incoming freshmen may be less prepared for college By STEVE GIEGERICH AP Education Writer The high school class of 2003 earned an average composite score of 20.8 on the ACT college entrance exam, matching last year's total, but the test-maker warned that more than half of this year's students may not be ready for collegelevel coursework in either math or science. Nearly 1.2 million high-schoolers took the nation's second-largest admissions test, a record number, up from about 1.1 million last year. In Illinois and Colorado, the exam is part of state-mandated testing. The ACT scale ranges from 1 to the highest possible score of 36. Massachusetts and New York were tied for fifth highest composite score, 22.3, although just 10 percent of Massachusetts' graduates were tested, compared to 15 percent in New York. In some states, 100 percent of graduates were tested. Richard Ferguson, chief executive officer of the Iowa City, Iow- a-based nonprofit, was encouraged that overall scores remained steady even as the number of test-takers grew by more than 5 percent. "We might expect the average score to decline, since we are likely adding students from a wider range of academic achievement," Ferguson said in a prepared statement Tuesday. "Instead, we have seen remarkable stability in the average ACT score." However, this year the ACT also examined test scores to look at skills students will need for first-year math, science and English courses in college. Researchers concluded that just 26 percent of test-takers were ready to handle the coursework in science and 40 percent in math. In English, 67 percent of stu-
dents were prepared. The ACT said students who take more and tougher math and science courses in high school tend to score better on the exam. "We've heard a lot of talk recently about the inadequacy of students' writing skills. However, it appears that the more critical problems are in science and math," Ferguson said. Both the ACT and its rival, the SAT, will offer an essay question in 2005, though the ACT's will be optional. Massachusetts students averaged 22.9 in reading; 22.3 in math; 22.0 in English; and 21.5 in science _ all above the national averages. The results of individual test scores on the ACT and the SAT _ the country's largest entrance exam _ are used by colleges and universities to gauge a student's academic potential. The SAT, owned by the nonprofit College Board, will release its test results next week. The average composite score for whites was unchanged this year at 21.7, but it improved for all racial and ethnic minorities for the first time since 1997. Broken down by the ACT's race and ethnicity categories, Asian-Americans scored 21.8, up from 21.6 last year; Hispanics 19.0, up from 18.8; American Indians, 18.7, up from 18.6; Mexican-Americans 18.3, up from 18.2; African-Americans 16.9, up from 16.8. Ferguson said black students were less likely than others to take tough, collegeprep courses and "often don't receive the information and guidance they need to properly plan for college." Looking at the results by gender, male test-takers had an average composite score of 21 with females averaging 20.8, a difference that matched past exam results. The ACT said 56 percent of those taking the test were female and 44 percent were male.
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Campus safety long term focus for DPS by Robert T. Crauthers Staff Writer UCO's crime rate is one of the lowest in the region, said Jeff Harp, UCO's Department of Public Safety (DPS) director. Because we have so few crimes a year, three or four that happen in a day may dramatically affect our numbers, Harp said. Various programs contribute to the low numbers of crimes on campus, he said. "They're not really programs though. Programs have a life span. It's part of what we do as long as we are here," Harp said. Prevention programs such as Beat Patrol, bicycle registration, Safewalk and Project Under 21 were created to reduce criminal acts here, he said. Beat Patrol is a zoning system on campus were an officer patrols one of six locations on
campus in order to interact with the UCO community. "It's more of a quality of life assurance," Harp said. Officers spend about 25 percent of the week out of their car giving a physical presence to the public, he said. Bicycle registration is an important thing to do, Harp said. It takes about five minutes of your time and is free of cost. Registering your bike's serial number in the national database increases your chance of recovering it from 1/100 to 1/4, he said. "We have had bikes recovered in Florida, Washington, California and Maine, Harp said. Safewalk is another program to reinforce peace of mind for the campus community, he said. However, not many students use it because they already feel safe. Alcohol abuse programs like Project Under 21 and Alcohol
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Freshman Orienation helps students adjust to college by Rachael Tully Staff Writer UCO's New Student Orientation proved successful, said several incoming freshmen Monday. During the orientation, incoming freshmen were placed into groups and given campus tours by UCO student leaders. "Freshmen Orientation introduced me to college life," said Tyler Glaze of Enid, Okla. "It gave me an opportunity to meet new people and find where my classes were. It really sold UCO," he said. "It was nice to know where everything was. All of the upperclassmen showed me the campus. It was very personal," said David Johnston, of Grove, Okla. The orientation, part of Stampede Week, took place Aug. 13. The freshmen were given a chance to ask upperclassmen about college and campus life. "They gave great advice about professors, money and time management," said Barrett Dye of Enid.
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New problems surface in lake by Jim Epperson III Senior Writer
Along with New Student Orientation, many incoming freshmen were busy moving onto campus Aug. 13 and 14. "The student orientation introduced me to so many people. Many of the people I met, I now live with," said Desarae Hall of Burns Flat, Okla. Val Schmidt, Hall's roommate, also from Burns Flat, expressed similar feelings. "The orientation groups allowed me to met people on my own. It was a great way to connect with people who felt the same way I did," Schmidt said. Orientation served as an academic and social tool the incoming freshmen said. "Freshmen orientation gave me my first impression of UCO. It represented an opportunity and my future here," Glaze said. Several freshmen said that orientation made them feel more confident about their college transition. "Orientation introduced the whole college experience to me. It made me feel comfortable and that I would be okay on my own," Schmidt said.
Since the waterfall at Broncho Lake was completed this month, a "sludge" problem has begun to surface, said Steven Kreidler, vice president of Finance and Administration. "[The lake] is pretty much water dumped in a hole," he said.
The sludge is the result of years of standing water. Since the waterfall has begun to circulate water, years of "gunk" is coming up from the bottom of the lake, Kreidler said. Stapleton said ponds have several layers of water containing organic materials. Sunlight kills organic material on the top of the lake, he said, but heavier organic life stays
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Bonnie Renfro, sophomore nursing major, shows her Celtic-themed tattoo.
"I got it just for the hell of it. It hurts but it is addicting," said Bonnie Renfro, sophomore nursing major, about her tattoo. She has a Celtic sign the symbol for mind, body and soul. An old adage going around says, "Once you get inked you can't stop." Despite the prohibition of tattooing in Oklahoma, a plethora of people here have tattoos. "It needs to be filled, wanna pay for it?" Renfo asked. Renfo said she got her tattoo in Amarillo, Texas during spring break. She got a discount from her roommate's cousin's fiance who owned a tattoo parlor. Many people know that tattooing is illegal in Oklahoma from the constant stories that are spurred by state borderhopping students hoping to get their ink. In 1957, Oklahoma law declared that no one can produce a "permanent indelible mark or figure visible on the skin" of a human being. Some students think this law is odd since tattoos can have positive messages. Peace symbols, Bible verses, hearts, butterflies and suns are all examples of designs people inscribe on their bodies. But for many people, tattoos carry a neg-
does not show off his tattoos off like ative image. Naz Derakhshan, a pre-law sopho- Okeke does with sleeveless shirts. more, said she hates tattoos because she Replogle said he has tried laser treatment said they look cheap and it wastes skin. six times to remove a tribal band tattoo "It just doesn't look classy and lowers from his forearm. He said the operation the class, everyone knows that, Y. not work and left a scare. "The first time wasn't bad. The other Derakhshan said. five times were pretty painful," he said. For other students, tattoos Replogle said he was young and not deeper meaning and serve as making good choices when he got his tatand reminders. Chris Okeke, a senior exercise and fit- too. Doc Chon, a broadcasting senior, said ness major, has a tattoo in honor of his best friend from high school. On his left she thought tattoos were trashy and didshoulder Okeke has his dead friend's high n't think she wanted one when she was school football number printed below younger. She said she finally came around by getting a tribal design tattoo on her writing that says, "The good die young." Both of Okeke's arms are tattooed lower back. "I didn't even know what I was going from shoulder to elbow. A panther and Chinese characters meaning smile, trust to get when I went to the tattoo shop," and laugh are among the symbols he dis- she said. Yet a stigma surrounds tattoos. Fear of plays. Also tattooed on his arm is "Matthew 7:8," with a cross as a back- what people think, especially parents, keeps many students from indulging in ground. "For everyone who asks receives, and this type of artistic expression. Heather Lynes, special education he who seeks finds, and to him to who knocks it will be opened," he said reciting junior, said her dad thinks tattoos look trashy. the verse. "My dad will kill me [if I got a tatSome students later regret the permatoo]," Lynes said. nency of their tattoos. Cody Replogle, a business sophomore
Chris Okeke shows his tattoo of comedy and tragedy.
Doc Chon, broadcasting senior, shares her tribal tattoo.
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Court to decide fate of file--sharing websites By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of entertainment companies asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to overturn a landmark court decision that short-circuited their efforts to sue two computer file-sharing software distributors for the illegal online swapping of songs and movies by their users. In a sealed brief submitted to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the companies argued that federal Judge Stephen Wilson departed from wellestablished copyright law when he ruled in April that Grokster Ltd. and StreamCast Networks Inc. could not be held liable for their users' copyright violations. Grokster distributes file-sharing software by that name, and StreamCast distributes Morpheus. The entertainment companies sued StreamCast and Grokster in October 2001. "The District Court decision sharply departed from the law of the 9th Circuit and dramatically redrew the law of secondary infringement to set near impossible standards for liability in an online environment," the corn-
panics said in a brief by the Motion Picture Association of America and the Recording Industry Association of America. On Tuesday, the groups made excerpts of the brief public. While Wilson did acknowledge Grokster and StreamCast might have intentionally structured their businesses to avoid liability while still profiting from the illicit use of their software, he concluded there was no evidence the companies could supervise and control the use of their services. "This case ... is about the conduct of businesses that intentionally misuse commonly available Internet peer-to-peer technology to profit from copyrights they do not own for works they did not create," the brief said. The entertainment companies also argued that Wilson's decision "makes a mockery of copyright law" because it allows someone to form a company that profits off copyright infringement without any consequences. "These are businesses that were built for the exclusive reason of illegally exchanging copyrighted works and they make money hand over fist from it," RIAA President Cary Sherman
said. "The Court of Appeals should hold them accountable." Michael Weiss, CEO of StreamCast Networks, said the main issue is whether file-sharing developers should be held liable for providing a product that has many useful applications simply because some people misuse it. "We expect to prevail and if we do not, we will take this to the Supreme Court if we must" Weiss said. A call to Grokster was not immediately returned. The major recording companies and movie studios say the illegal swapping of their copyright works threatens their industries and hurts their employees. Both have engaged in public education campaigns and copyright lawsuits to stem piracy, particularly over the Internet. The recording industry in particular has gone on the offensive in recent months, trolling file-sharing networks for individuals trading music and issuing subpoenas to Internet Service Providers for their identities. The trade group has said it expects to file hundreds of copyright lawsuits against them in coming weeks.
Nigh Gallery to host travel photography exhibit by UCO News Bureau The University of Central Oklahoma Donna Nigh Gallery will open the exhibit "Salsa to Sauerkraut: A Photographic Expedition to Mexico and Germany" with a free, open-to-the-public reception. It will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 21 in its third floor gallery, located in the UCO
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'Best Party School' By BEN KIECKHEFER Associated Press Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado topped the list of party schools in the nation, while Brigham Young University was "stone-cold sober," according to the Princeton Review's latest survey. The "Best 351 Colleges" survey, based on responses from more than 100,000 students at U.S. campuses, ranks colleges in such categories as "most religious students," "most beautiful campus" and "best campus food." The review, which has no affiliation with Princeton University; has been conducting the study since 1992. Despite a six-year effort to curb binge drinking at the University of Colorado, the school ranked third in widespread use of marijuana, fourth in the prevalence of hard liquor consumption and 11th in the prevalence of beer usage, Princeton Review reported in its 2004 findings. CU also ranked first among schools where students study the least. Last year, it came in at No. 8 on the party list.
Brigham Young University was ranked the top "stone-cold sober" school, according to the study, while Army's military academy at West 'Point, N.Y., was the hardest to get into. Nearly 63 percent of students at the Boulder school binge drink, according to Bob Maust, coordinator of the A Matter of Degree Program, which tried to reduce binge drinking at CU. A Harvard study showed about 44 percent of college students nationwide binge chink CU student Alexandra Kass, 21, said her study habits haven't suffered at a university that also rated three out of four stars for academics in the survey. "If someone can't balance their social life and studying, then too bad for them," Kass said. The "party school" category is based on questions focusing on the amount of alcohol and drug consumption, the amount of time students spend studying, and the popularity of fraternities and sororities. University officials questioned the latest Princeton Review report. They said that the faculty also includes
Nobel Prize winners, and that numerous students have won awards. "If they want to study hard and play hard, they will get a great degree, but if they come here just to play hard, they won't be here long," said Ron Stump, CU's vice chancellor for student affairs. The American Medical Association has criticized party school listings, saying they legitimize highrisk drinking and portray alcohol as an essential part of student life. Princeton Review editorial director Robert Franek said the survey merely reports on conditions at the schools. Other top 10 party schools included the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Indiana University Bloomington; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.; University of TexasAustin; The University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.; DePauw University, Greencastle, Ind.; Saint Bonaventure University, Olean, N.Y.; and the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
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break their season. Kyle field gives them enough of an advantage to upset OSU. They could easily beat Texas. A road win at Missouri would be a sign of things to come. Stars: WR Jamaar Taylor, QB Reggie McNeal, S Jaxson Appel. Keep an eye on: ATH Jason Carter, HB Courtney Lewis, LB Justin Warren.
So let's take a look at this season and what could be... Let's start with the best division in college football the Big XII South.
4. Oklahoma State 9-3 (5-3): OSU's past struggles early in the season and on the road keep them from better ranking. Difficult three-week slate of at Texas A&M, at OU and hosting Texas will show if OSU is taking the next step.
1. Oklahoma 12-0 (8-0): Sooner fans enjoy this while you can. The South will be impossible to get through undefeated once Coach Fran and Miles get their type of talent in their respective programs.
Key Games: at Nebraska, K-State, at OU, Texas, at A&M The Nebraska game will set the tone for the entire season. K-State could be surprised on Oct. 11. OU has to be ready this year. Texas has been known to slip up. Playing A&M late in October is a distinct disadvantage. Stars: WR Rashaun Woods, CB Darrent Williams, S Elbert Craig Keep an eye on: WR Mum Woods, DT Xavier Lawson-Kennedy, WR Chijuan Mack, QB Donovan Woods
Key Games: Texas, at Colorado, vs Oklahoma State They own Texas. Colorado just doesn't have the balance offensively. They can't lose to OSU three times in a row, can they? Stars: LB Teddy Lehman, CB Derrick Strait, DT Tommie Harris, LB Lance Mitchell Keep an eye on: CB Antonio Perkins, OG Davin Joseph, WR Travis Wilson WR Marcus Johnson 2. Texas 10 - 2 (6 - 2): Don't be surprised if BOTH Oklahoma teams knock off the Longhorns. They've got all that talent, but they also have Mack Brown.
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Erick Johnson is battling Aso Pogi for the starting quarterback position.
Preseason highlighted by quarterback competition by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor In preparation for their Sept. 6 home contest against Mesa State, the University of Central Oklahoma football program has completed the dog days of fall camp. With the beginning of the fall semester, the Bronchos have returned to their normal practice schedule following a couple weeks of two-a-days. The focus of fall camp had to be the battle for the starting quarterback position between returning starter Erick Johnson and Oklahoma State transfer Aso Pogi. Johnson was the starter last season posting a 135.84 efficiency rating with 132 completions out of 240 attempts for a 55% completion per-
centage and over 2,000 yards passing. Pogi chose to spend his senior season at UCO after two seasons at the helm of the Cowboys amassing over 3500 passing yards to rank fifth in career passing at OSU. Each fared well in the first major intrasquad scrimmage of the preseason on Aug. 13. Pogi was 8-of-12 attempts for 129 yards and a touchdown, while Johnson was 10-of-17 for 76 yards. Pogi's touchdown came on a short pass to tailback Derrick Camacho, who used his blockers well to weave through the defense on his way to a 67 yard score. The scrimmage was more of a controlled scrimmage concentrating on situations than a game-like scrimmage.
With a lot of time spent on special teams and some goal line work. The scrimmage took on more of a game-like feel towards the end as the first and second team offense and defense began head-to-head competition each other. Pogi led the offense on a 11-play 65-yard drive for a touchdown, including two third down conversions, capped off by a one yard scoring run by fullback Ryan Matthews. Free Safety Anthony Byrd had a very good showing with two interceptions for the defense. The Bronchos will hold another scrimmage Aug. 23 at Edmond North High School, before beginning to focus on the Mesa State opener.
5. Texas Tech 4-8 (2-6): Tech is not a bad team, just not nearly as good as the top four and losing Kingsbury will definitely hurt. Key Games: Colorado, at OSU, at Ole Miss. Colorado always has a hard time in Lubbock. OSU is too good for Tech, especially at home. Ole Miss will be a battle. Stars: WR Wes Welker, HB Tauren Henderson Keep an eye on: LB Brock Stratton
Key Games: K-State, OU, at OSU, at A&M They should be able to handle K-State at home. They're scared of OU. OSU is no pushover, especially in Stillwater. They could easily lose to A&M at Kyle Field. Stars: WR Roy Williams, CB Nathan Vasher, LB Derrick Johnson. Keep an eye on: T Jonathan Scott, DT Rodrique Wright, QB Vincent Young, WR Limus Sweed
6. Baylor 1 - 11 (0 - 8): Baylor is Baylor. No matter who they bring in to coach, there is little hope in Waco.
3. Texas A&M 9 - 3 (6 - 2): Fran can....COACH. This man has the uncanny ability to put his teams in the position to win games they have no business being in. Only the fact that they host OSU gives them the nod for third.
Key Games: SMU, at Kansas, UAB SMU is on the right track, but the Bears get them at home; Kansas is their only chance for a Big XII win; they host UAB in the first week of the season. Stars: LB John Garrett, DB Willie Andrews Keep an eye on: Anyone who enjoys watching Baylor play, they might like football a little TOO much.
Key Games: at Nebraska, OSU, Texas, at Missouri If they can win at Nebraska that may make or
Broncho Football Notes: Upcoming events:
Returning Leaders:
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Passing: Erick Johnson 132/240 att., 55%, 2,218 yards, 9 TDs
Meet the Players and Coaches Day (followed by intrasquad scrimmage) Rushing: Jason Phenix Activites begin at 12:30 p.m. 113 attempts, 563 yards, 4.7 avg at Edmond North High School
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Broncho Volleyball Notes: Upcoming Events: August 23 Blue-Bronze intrasquad scrimmage Edmond, Okla. 2 p.m. August 30 Home vs Missouri Southern Edmond, Okla. 2 p.m. September 5 and 6 at Southern Colorado Invitational Tournament Pueblo, Colo. Returning Leaders: Kills per Game: Tori Walker 2.77 kills per game Assists per Game: Stacey Meek 12.48 assists per game Blocks per Game: Walker 0.89 blocks per game Digs per Game: Walker 3.20 digs per game
Volleyball recruits battle for playing time by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor Head Coach Jeff Boyland and the University of Central Oklahoma's volleyball program complemented their 2003 roster with four newcomers. Following a stellar 30-7 season, the Bronchos added one junior college transfer and three high school recruits to the team. Kristen Smith from the Redlands Community College and Edmond Santa Fe High school, joined the program along with Tara Delaney of The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas; Penny Wascovich of Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas; and Tara Taylor of Edmond North. Smith, a 5'9" junior, earned All-Region honors while at the Redlands following a standout high school career at Santa Fe. She will figure in the competition at outside hitter with sophomores Ashley Hemphill, Kena
Harris and Wascovish. Delaney, a 5'7" freshman, started four years at The Colony before being named All-District as a senior. She will join sophomore Stephanie Ball as an apprentice to all-conference setter senior Stacey Meek. Wascovich, a 5'11" freshman, was the MVP of her Cedar Hill team while garnering first team All-District honors as a senior. She will join Smith in the battle for court time with Hemphill and Harris. Taylor, a 5'6" freshman, was a three year starter at Edmond North and was recruited as a libero/defensive specialist. She will battle sophomore Jenny Anderson, Delaney, Harris and Ball for time as a defensive specialist. UCO will hold a blue/bronze intrasquad scrimmage on Aug. 23, then prepare to open the season at home against Missouri Southern at 2 p.m. Aug. 30.
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Freshman add depth to women's soccer roster by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor Nine freshmen have joined the University of Central Oklahoma's women's soccer roster for the 2003 season. They will add needed depth to a young team, coached by Mike Cook, which boasts only four seniors. Tulsa's Lindsey Hull; Owasso's Amber Golden, Megan Rogers, and Chelsi Neal; Melissa Terry of Chickasha; Jennifer Wehr from Kennewick, Wash.; Mustang's Krystie Kinney, MacLean Galpin of Southlake, Texas; and Enid's Audri Habibi will be looking to compete for playing time on the defending
Lone Star Conference championship team. Joining the mix at the midfielder position are Habibi, Galpin, Golden, Hull and Rogers. They face an uphill battle for playing time, as Preseason Player of the Year Valerie Gutierrez and Meleia Bacon are the incumbents at the position. The forward position will welcome the addition of Terry. The Bronchos will be looking to find someone to supplement the scoring of the departed Kim Brown from a wealth of young talent. Among those are Terry as well as sophomores Leah Anderson, Correy Cabrera, Traci Clifford, April Bohannon and Sandy Goins.
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Kinney and Neal will be providing further options for help defensively at the fullback position. With star juniors Stephanie Gulisao and Stephanie Finley, UCO will have a nice mix of experience and youth at the position. Wehr will be battle senior Melissa Penn and sophomore Kristina. Moore for time as the goalkeeper. She has the ability to play forward for the Bronchos in addition to her talents in goal. The soccer team will continue fall camp in preparation for their opener Sept. 2 against Northwestern Oklahoma.
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GYMNASTICS coaches needed part time AM or PM. Call Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics at 341-1175. PART TIME positions available immediately 10-15 hrs/wk organizing, assistant teaching in an accredited childcare home six blocks from UCO campus. Must be 21 or older, great with kids and be able to clean/organize well. Call Jennifer @ 3484312 for an interview. NEED SOMEONE to be at home with middle school age child after school. Hrs and duties flexible. Salary negotiable. Must have own reliable transportation with proof of insurance. References required. Call 330-8626. PLANET SUB is now hiring for full and part time, days and evenings. Less than half a mile from campus in Bryant Square (across from Eckerd Drug). Call Josh at 388-0930 or Paul at 824-3958 for interview times. Planet Sub-An idea born in a college town for college students. CONCESSION help needed Mon-Sun, full or part time. Call Brad 775-0505, ext 6. BIG SISTER/nanny needed PT, some eves/wkends, for 10yr-old girl. Executive dad needs help; my daughter needs female friend. Flexible schedule. Must have own transportation w/insurance, references. Call to discuss. Work 947-7000, home 330-8075.
PT RECEPTIONIST/ clerical needed, flexible schedule. Fax resume to Sharon at 330-2627. IN-HOME, female Christian, childcare provider needed. Applicants in the child development field preferred. Hrs 7:15am-5:30pm M-F. References required. Call 3591888 after 6pm, ask for Shanna. JOB OPPORTUNITY Make money and lose weight NOW! Call 359-1804 for details.
NEED MANAGER for established window cleaning service. Maximize your time; will work around school schedule. Make more money, work fewer hours. Owner will train. Must have P/U. Commissions paid on basis, 340-3914. LIFEGUARD NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! Private Water Park N of 15th & May in Edmond Rose Creek Golf Club Call Doc at 413-0245 for info or directions
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THREE BEDROOM, 1 bath house, all appliances, including washer and dryer. $695/mo plus deposit. Call 341-7395 or 3881519, ask for June.
BEFORE/AFTER school sitter needed. Must have reliable transportation and excellent driving record, CPR/Red Cross training. Hrs lam-9:15am and 2:45pm5pm. Call 474-1506, leave message.
TWO AND one half bedrooms, 1 bath house. $525/mo plus deposit. All appliances, including washer and dryer. Call 341-7395 or 388-1519, ask for June.
HIRING EXPERIENCED wait staff at Cascata Restaurant. Please apply in person 2-4pm Tue-Fri, 15th & Kelly, Edmond.
FOR SALE
PEOPLE NEEDED for one day legal research project on upcoming Saturday. No experience necessary. $50/day, call Nickie at 239-2722.
ATTN: ALBANIAN Students. Ectaco talking dictionary model #EAI600T. Translates Albanian to English & English to Albanian. Can view at www.ectaco.com . Paid $250, will sell for $125. Never used. Call 3414475 or 990-4750.
WORK in the Wellness Industry, making $500 to $1000 a month, working part time! Interested? Call 405-326-1004.
*USED COMPUTER EQUIPT* Monitors: 21" CRT $75, 17" CRT $50, 15" CRT $35, 15" TFT $125 PC's: P2-266 $50, P2-400 $75, P 2-450 $100, P3-500 $125, P3733 $175. All PC's have CD and floppy. No operating system. LAPTOPS: Dell CPI P2-366 64/6/CD No floppy drive or OS $350. Any questions, call Hitech Assets, 604-4872, ask for Peter.
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Golf Club needs morning and afternoon help. Some weekends. Call 8444498, ext 232. INSURANCE office needs PT help 9am-lpm, 20 hrs/wk, $6.50/hr. Call Dana at 341-1330 after 12 noon for interview. 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 Welcome Students!
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CASH FOR BOOKS ARCHIVES BOOKS 1914 E 2nd St, Edmond 348-6800
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mobile home, $325/mo, one mile from UCO, 341-0943.
SPRING BREAK 2004. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator. Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, Florida. Hiring campus reps. Call for discounts: 800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com .
ROOM FOR RENT to single Christian(s) in 3 bedroom brick home two miles from UCO, $250/mo. Contact LouAnn at 341-9454. ONE BEDROOM APT
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Kitchen appliances furnished, gas and water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO. 1217 N Roosevelt, $350/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.
HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bedrooms, 1&1/2 baths, good condition, kitchen appliances furnished. NO PETS! Located 2 blocks from UCO. 1107 E Campbell, $550/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.
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ROOM FOR RENT-Female wanted to share an apartment with 2 other females. $258/mo plus 1/3 bills. Contact Katie at 359-9823.
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TWO MOBILE HOMES Each has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with all appliances, including washers and dryers. Near campus, off Fretz and Hurd. Ask about move-in special for students. Call 341-7395 or 3881519, ask for June.
Seeking full and part-time servers Must be enthusiastic & motivated No experience necessary Apply at 3830 S. Broadway
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