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BRIEFS >News Stressed to the limit The UCO Student Counseling Center offers tips on battling final exam stress. ✓ Page 4

>News Regent under fire A regent from Alva was reprimanded Nov. 31 by the state Ethics Committee for conflict of interest. v Page 11

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Muslim students to celebrate Ramadan By J.W. MCBEE

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his month the Max Chambers Library and Muslim Student Association are featuring a Ramadan exhibit to celebrate and educate the students, faculty and staff about the month-long celebration. "Basically what we are doing is trying to educate the everyone who visits the library about Islam," said senior

Management Information Systems major Muhammad Ali Shahzad, president of the Muslim Student Association. "We hope to educate the people and clear up the some of the stereotypes of the Islamic religion like the idea that all Muslims are terrorists and that we oppress women," said Public Relations Officer Umair Mujahid Malik, management information systems graduate. Over a billion Muslims worldwide will be recognizing

the holiday by fasting from sunrise to sunset. Directly after the sunsets they conclude the day with a feast to break the day long fast. "Fasting makes us realize that there are other people who are hungry and thirsty and that softens our hearts and makes us want to give to charity. It is a spiritual cleaning," Shahzad said. According to Shahzad, anyone can become a Muslim if they, "accept Allah to be the

Women's basketball beat two Texas teams last week, raising their consecutive win total to four. ✓ Page 7

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1918, Woodrow Wilson became the first U.S. president to travel outside the United States for presidential business when he attended the Versailles Peace Conference in France. The Treaty of Versailles was signed at the conference, ending World War I.

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only creator and sustainer and believe Mohammad to be the last prophet sent by God." There are five basic pillars, which make up the Islamic faith. The first being that they have to accept that Allah is the only God and Mohammad is his prophet and messenger. The second pillar is that, as a Muslim, you have to pray towards Mecca five times a day. These times are fixed according to the position of the sun and are named Fajar, Zohar, Asar, Maghrib and Eisha. The third concept is charity, called Zakat. Fourth is the month-long fast during Ramadan when eating or drinking anything during the day is prohibited. The fifth pillar is the Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca. The pilgrimage to Mecca is not a hard and fast rule said Shazad, "You don't have to go if you cannot afford it." There are some basic beliefs that set the Islamic faith apart from some other world religions. First of all the Islamic faith is the largest religion in the world. Secondly they still believe in all of the prophets of the Judeo-Christian Bible like Jesus, Moses, Isaac and Job, while believing that Mohammad was the last and only prophet of Allah. Last of all is their belief in polygamy. Their faith allows up to five and the allotment is up to how well the man is able to support the wives. One thing Mujahid wanted to point out was the "negative vibe and discomfort felt on campus since the Sept. 11 attacks. "The irony is that even after the World Within program, people might still have negative feelings towards Muslims. A couple of nights ago a friend of mine with a beard was called Bin Laden at the 7-Eleven on Ayers." •

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OPINION & EDITOR AL WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY?

Yeah, Cameron, the 1 billion-plus people who make up the "Going home to North Carolina."

"Going to Houston to hit the clubs."

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second largest faith in the world have a cute little religion.

— GRANT BROOKS

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Differences in faith, culture should be celebrated "Going shopping everyday then open up presents with family."

"Going home to my mama."

—Joseph McKeen undecided freshman

— JENNI WHITMAN freshman education major

n a country where religious freedom is a basic tenet, it's deplorable that Americans are unaware of anything other than Christianity. Islam is the second largest religion with 1.3 billion members, but many Americans probably equate the religion with Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein and the Ayatollah Khomeini. Muslims are currently in the middle of their month-long fasting celebration,

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the world as it really is. Most Muslims condemn the actions of these radicals, citing these fundamentalists have twisted the Koran to satisfy their agenda. Christianity has had its share of fundamentalists who have violated the word of God by killing fellow believers. Most of the world's major religions believe their God is the one true God. In America, these differences should be revered and respected. •

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called Ramadan. This is a time for selfcontrol, meditation and devotion to Allah. From sunrise to sunset, Muslims cannot eat or drink, helping them sympathize with the less fortunate. This runs counter to the perception most people have of Muslims as warmongers. Like any religion, extremists often dictate how others view the group. Americans need to learn how to think outside the Judeo-Christian box and see

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LETTERS Edmond attorney responds to article

am stunned by your article ("Non-citizens could face military court" Nov. 29). It was well written, but the comments expressed by UCO students, faculty and staff left me utterly speechless. I am completing a B.S. in Biology at UCO, but I also have a B.A. and an M.A. in Political Science, and a J.D. (law degree), all from OU. I also have a law practice here in Edmond. The recent laws passed by congress, including the USA Patriot Act and the Executive Orders establishing Military Tribunals do not necessarily pass constitutional muster. The Legislative and Executive branches of government may create and enforce laws, but that doesn't necessarily mean those laws will withstand a challenge to their constitutional basis. I assure you that in time they . will be challenged. The Military Tribunals spoken about in your article are designed to be held only in a theater of combat away from the territories of the United States. There is legal precedent for military tribunals in theaters of combat. The Nuremberg Trials are one such example. However, let us not forget that

the United States Congress has not declared war. Moreover, if such a Military Tribunal were to be held within the jurisdiction of a United States Court, I can assure you that there would be civil rights attorneys lined up for miles, willing to represent those individuals brought before such blatantly unlawful assembly. We are facing challenging times for our country and people. Law enforcement authorities need the cooperation of individuals to assist them in ferreting out possible threats to the safety and security of all people in the United States, both citizens and non-citizens. However, it should not be paid for at the. cost of our civil liberties. I understand the confusion of the International students and others expressed in your article. However, it is clear from your writing that there is a misunderstanding of principles upon which our government is based. The United States Constitution is the controlling law of the land. It is a document that embodies the principles of freedom, liberty, democracy and commerce. There will be sacrifices made in times of national emergency, but those sacrifices should not include the civil rights and liberties on

which we rely to define us as a nation of individuals. Remember, the United States Constitution protects "people," not just "citizens." As a lawyer, I took an oath to protect, defend, and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Both of my parents served as officers in the U.S. Army and both fought in wars to protect and preserve the principles of freedom and democracy. As a result, I spent many years growing up overseas. I was able to see first hand what freedom means and the sacrifices that are made in its name. We should hold fast and fight to protect those values that are inherently American — the values that are defined in the Constitution. We should not be so willing to give in to those in government who have us to sacrifice those guaranteed liberties in the name of temporary security. To prove this point, we only have to look back at our own American history. "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." (Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759) I ask that you and the faculty, staff and students of UCO take a

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Counseling center offers relief from final exam anxiety BY JERA STONE

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CO students will start the long-awaited winter break in two weeks, but not before facing finals from Dec. 10 to Dec. 14. Exam times are set according to class schedule and can be found on the UCO website. For some students, final exam week can be very stressful, said Jan

Chapel, coordinator of UCO's Student Counseling Center. She said, "Students sometimes come in when they are really stressed because they haven't managed their time well earlier in the semester." "They might have papers due or wait until the last minute to study." Chapel also said some students are depressed because they haven't done well throughout the semester

and a lot is riding on the final exams. Jason Riggs, junior elementary education major, said keeping up with the class will help when final exam time comes. "I usually procrastinate," he said. "I tend to have to make up and do real good on the finals for the grade I want." Laura Thomas, senior English major, agrees that too much

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emphasis on the final grade adds to the stress. "One test shouldn't be worth more than one quarter of the grade," she said. Chapel suggests students first recognize that they are under stress and identify the cause for the stress. "We suggest that they do not use alcohol or drugs as a way to reduce stress." Students should also 'try to eat a healthy and balanced diet, she said. Chapel encourages students to make an appointment with a counselor at the counseling center located on the fourth floor of the Nigh University Center before the stress becomes too much for them. "We do some basic counseling and sometimes we show them some stretch or relaxation exercise. We try to help them figure out what they need to do to help themselves," she said. Riggs said listening to music helps him a lot when he is studying. Thomas said, "I just do something else for awhile and then come back to it. Then I wouldn't be

so stressed about it." Rebecca Molitor, junior advertising major, said she usually tries to alternate fun and study to relieve the stress. "If you don't, you'll drive yourself total crazy," she said. Thomas and Molitor both said they appreciate it when the professors make it clear what will be on the exams. "It helps when you know what to study," Molitor said. Having a good idea of what format the exam will be is also very helpful, she said. "It helps to know what you are up against." Chapel recommends students plan out next semester better if they are facing too much stress this semester. "They can come here for help with time management. We can help them plan out the semester," she said. For more information on the counseling service, call 974-2215. For the final exam schedule, log on to www.ucok.edu . â&#x20AC;˘

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very advanced and developed." He describes the difficulty of living in an impoverished country like Madagascar. Ten percent of people on the island had electricity and the average income was _15 cents an hour. Givans said his students were both rich and poor. At the university some arrived with chauffeurs while others walked. "In the classroom, you couldn't tell the difference between who was rich or poor." He joked that last week while trying to pay his phone bill, he thought for a minute that he was back in Madagascar. "Everything is a little more difficult over there. Now that I am back, I am more grateful for textbooksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;something that was rare over there." He said it was interesting being randysmrns.com

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fter beating one Arkansas team and losing to another on the road, the men's basketball team returned home to take on a pair of Texas teams this week at Hamilton Field House. On Thursday the Broncho's hosted Texas A&M-Kingsville in

a wild contest that ended with UCO on the short end of the score 106-86. The Bronchos entered the contest with a 2-1 record on the season and a 15-11 record in the series against TAMUK, which started in 1987. Last year the Javelinas won the contest 117-101 and this year would be no different as A&M's Kendall Garland scored 28 points in the second half to lead the Javelinas past the Bronchos 106-86. Dantrail Coleman scored 19 points to lead the Bronchos in scoring followed by Jason Pritchett and Mahijah Davis with 16 points each. Pritchett also had a team high 15 rebounds. Terry Odom added 14 points and Norton Edmonds slammed in 10 points and four assists. The Bronchos were quick to rebound with a win Saturday against Texas A&M-Commerce 102-71.

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Grimes, deputy state fish and wildlife commissioner. "If a person cannot tell the difference between an elk and a deer, they should get rid of their firearms." Elk can weigh as much as 800 pounds; the antlers alone can weigh 50 pounds and extend 6 feet. Deer are about a quarter of the size. "It's like comparing a tractortrailer to a pickup truck," said conservation officer Jamon Halvaksz. Stidham pleaded innocent this week to charges of possessing an elk. He and his attorney had no comment. Prosecutor Hershel Branson said

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Residence hall conference awards UCO student delegates, advisers in a long time, and we won the biggest award there." Staff Writer She said the purpose of the t the annual Southwest yearly leadership conference is to Affiliate College and learn how to be a better leader in University Residence Halls school, get people more involved conference held Nov. 1-4 at the with programs and more. Oklahoma, Texas, University of Texas in and Louisiana Austin, six UCO Arkansas were all student delegates and "This means a lot apart of the region two advisers were to us and the represented at the recognized with three school. This was conference. The awards. competition for awards The Mayday the first time were with bigger program won the schools including Program of the Year anyone at UCO instate rivals — Award, which is the University of celebration the has entered a bid residence hall puts on in a long time, and Oklahoma and Oklahoma State just before spring University. finals. The delegates we won the Gretchen Jackson, had to construct a 20national committee minute presentation biggest aw and coordinator (NCC), as a part of their bid there." was one of the key for the award. reasons for winning Christi-Lynn —Chr isti-Lynn the award Bethea said. Bethea, Residence Bethea "Gretchen was in Halls Association RHA ad viser and charge of coordinating adviser and Universi ty Suites the trip, filling out the University Suites co ordinator bids and being the coordinator, said the Program of the Year Award was a liaison between the conference and the hall. She is doing a big win for them. "This means a lot to us and the fantastic job in only her second school. This was the first time year as the NCC," Bethea said. The delegates and advisers anyone at UCO has entered a bid BY DANIEL HOLDGE.

Dancing the night away... Freshman undecided major Candace Campbell and sophomore family life education major Travis Davis dance at the New York, New York charity ball Dec. 1. Sigma Phi Sigma raised over $2300 for The Kids Place to benefit children who lost parents in the Sept. 11 attacks.

picked up two more awards at the conference. One was for the philanthropy projects where the hall donated more items than any other school, including can foods, clothes and toothbrushes to the Women's Shelter and Rape Crisis Center in Austin, Texas. The last win was for the Roll Call competition, where the delegates have to do some kind of skit or play that best represents their hall. "This win was a total shock to us because we just came up with our skit one hour before we had to perform. It was just a total shock for us to win this one," Bethea said. Now that UCO represents the region for having the Program of the Year, they will move on to the national conference called the National Association College and University Residence Halls. "We will submit a bid for the national conference and will find out in January if we will get to go to the next conference in March in Minnesota," Bethea said. •

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Alva Regent reprimanded by Ethics Commission FROM WIRE REPORTS

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma college regent who was reprimanded by the state Ethics Commission on Friday said he didn't intentionally fail to disclose his ownership of a company that sold lumber to Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Ethics Commission Chairman Hoby Hammer said Richard Ryerson, a member of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, Was reprimanded for not mentioning during a regents meeting that he owned Starr Lumber Co. in Alva, where Northwestern Oklahoma is located. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges governs Northwestern Oklahoma. "As a public member you are charged with knowing the ethics rules," Hammer wrote in a letter to Ryerson on Friday. "The requirement that disclosure be made part of the minutes is not a mere formality. It is meant to document that such public

recorded in the meeting's disclosure was made." Records show Ryerson's minutes. company sold nearly $99,000 in Ryerson said he did not vote materials to the-university in on any matters relating to the lumber sales and did fiscal years 2000 and not try to influence 2001 — the time he decisions regarding served as chairman his company. He said of the regents' "Had Ms. McCaffree he was not aware he building committee. needed to disclose the The commission given sound and relationship, since did not deal with the contracts didn't questions about the constitutional legal require competitive legality of the sales. advice from the bidding or a board The regents' general vote. counsel, Sheridan beginning, there "Prior to my being McCaffree, and an would have not been sworn in as a regent auditor have said the two years ago, I sales were illegal. a disclosure issue to requested a legal Officials with the opinion from governor's office interpret." (McCaffree) have suggested Ryerson resign. —Richard Ryerson regarding any member, Board of potential conflict of As a member of a Regents of interest," he said. public - body, Oklahoma Colleges McCaffree issued two Ryerson's dealings memoranda that with universities do "authorized my not violate ethics rules as long as he disqualifies company to continue to do himself from voting or discussing business as usual with NWOSU." One memo said Ryerson's firm the transactions and discloses the relationship during a public could continue to sell lumber to meeting. The relationship must be Northwestern,'but added, "you

will be required to disclose such a purchase at a board meeting and may not participate in the discussion or the vote on the matter." The second memorandum said that state law prohibited Ryerson from doing business with Northwestern but did not bar his company from selling lumber to the school. "I am greatly disappointed," Ryerson said Friday. "Had Ms. McCaffree given sound and constitutional legal advice from the beginning, there would have not been a disclosure issue to interpret." •

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) — Bacone College officials aren't saying why President Norman Madsen, who tripled enrollment since taking over in 1999, was suspended last week. Madsen said he isn't sure. "I'm still trying to figure out what's up," he said. "Things happen, and we're going to wait and see." Madsen was informed Wednesday by the executive committee for Bacone's board of trustees that he was being

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marked with a green X. On his last count, he tallied 1,494 mounds in a one-mile stretch, compared with 708 in December 2000. The former dog owner plans to present his latest chart to the City Council on Tuesday. But council members said they are hardpressed for a solution. "Somehow we need to encourage people to be more responsible," Deputy Mayor Tom Eldridge said. "I wish I had an answer." Murphy, who holds a master's in plant ecology and is a selfemployed environmental consultant to governments and businesses, says dog droppings add nitrogen to the soil, promoting non-native weeds. And roaming canines trample the native sand lilies, prickly poppies and tall grass prairie. Murphy's goal is to protect the environment and get people to obey the law requiring them to pick up after their animals. The path has been bumpy. In July, a jury acquitted him of harassment for videotaping three unleashed dogs. Two of the owners were given citations. "It's kind of like the tyranny of political correctness where nobody wants to say anything bad about dogs," he said. Councilman Don Mock said

Murphy has shown a certain creativity: "I think he's providing somewhat of a valuable service and pointing out in a very statistical way the severity of this problem." AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two masked men who tried to rob a convenience store Wednesday probably weren't counting on the soggy mop or the golf club. Richmond County police say a couple that owns Comet Gas & Service thwarted a robbery by drubbing two men who tried to empty the cash register. "I did what I had to do," said Byung Hui Kwon, who clubbed one man over the head with a sand wedge while husband Sim Chong used a mop to fend off the other. The couple's son, Peter Chong, said his mother started the fight. "What got her mad is them thinking they can just put on masks and, without earning anything, just rob anybody that easily," Chong said. "We work hard. The only day we close is Christmas Day." The two suspects fled and were found in a nearby hotel. Samuel Hudson, 18, and William Carter, 17, were charged with armed robbery. •

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p.m. at the UCO Fire Station soccer field. For more 715-2752. information, contact Jalal at 974-2377. • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is • The UCO Soccer Club is holding a practice from 5:30 - 7 hosting Cafe Scriptura at 7:25 p.m. For more information, • The Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Equality (GATE) p.m. at the UCO Fire Station soccer field. For more call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. is holding a meeting at 6 p.m. in the Nigh University information, contact Jalal at 974-2377. Center, Room 234. For more information, call Richard at • The Japan Student Association is holding a Japanese 340-6220. • The UCO Toastmasters Club is holding a meeting from conversation class from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Liberal Arts 1 - 2 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, Room 320B. For Building, Room 217. For more information, call Megumi at • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is more information, call Min at 341-9336. 974-6031 or Miwako at 9740-6301. holding a Defense of the Faith luncheon at noon. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is • Tomorrows Alcohol and Drug Counselors America holding mass at 7:30 p.m. Confession 'is also available. For (TADCA) is holding a food drive for the Edmond Hope • Tomorrows Alcohol and Drug Counselors America more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300. Center in the Liberal Arts foyer from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For (TADCA) is holding a food drive for the Edmond Hope more information, call Dorothy Glover at 359-7248 or Center in the Liberal Arts foyer from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For • The UCO Swing Dance Club is holding a meeting at 7 Kathie Kimbro at 203-7819. more information, call Dorothy Glover at 359-7248 or p.m. in the Nigh University Center. Ballroom, Room 202. Kathie Kimbro at 203-7819. For more information, call Daniel at 974-4010.

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Special Events • The UCO Preservation Playhouse, 118 E. Oklahoma Ave, is presenting Christmas in Guthrie featuring UCO performers at 7:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 15. and running every Friday and Saturday through the end of December. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 55+, $8 for students and $9 a person for groups of 25. For the opening night, UCO faculty and staff with a valid UCO ID, will get two tickets, for the price of one. For more information, call 260-0529.

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Exhibits • The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua, Norman, is presenting the exhibit Symbols of Faith and Belief: Art of the Native American Church through March 17. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Tickets are $7.60 for adults, $6.80 for seniors and $6 for children ages 3-12. For more information, call 3254712. • The College of Arts, Media and Design is hosting an exhibit in the Arts Building Central Museum featuring works by ornithologist George Sutton entitled The Migratory Eye: Birds of America through Dec. 14. Museum hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Central Museum at 974-5931.

presenting the largest grouping of Tom Ryan's paintings assembled in the exhibit The Brotherhood of Man from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Dec. 24. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 5. For more information, call 478-2250 or log on to info@cowboyhalloffame.org . • The Donna Nigh Gallery at UCO is presenting an Antique Santa Collection display through the end of December. Admission is free but donations the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner will be accepted. For more information, call 9742432. • The College of Arts, Media and Design, School of Music is presenting a Winter Music Festival in Mitchell Hall Theatre at 8 p.m. through Dec 6. For more information, contact the School of Music at 974-5004. Log on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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for positions in area branches. Experience preferred. Positive attitude drive your car! Call 844-2886, ask for and good public relations skills needed. Nick. For application, please contact Dirk or Royce at Edmond office of Oklahoma EMPLOYMENT State Bank, 33rd & Kelly. PART TIME positions available at UPS. Three various shift times BEFORE & after-school counselor available. Great for college schedule, needed in childcare for Bethany & and no weekends. Pay starts at $8.50/hr. Northside YMCA's. $5.61-$6/hrly. Start Call 948-2405 for more info. ASAP M-F 3-6pm. Must be 18 or older, interested in working w/children. Must CASHIER POSITION at Smitty's be in good physical condition, able to Wine & spirits. Must be clean cut, actively participate in all activities dependable, able to work with public. w/children. Exp working w/children or Apply at 12021 N MacArthur, OKC. classroom equivalent required. Contact GREAT Part Time Opportunity! Northside YMCA, 10000 N Penn to fill Established professional financial out application. planning firm in North OKC seeking PT File Clerk. M-F 1-5pm, $7/hr. Must be NURSERY STAFF needed for proficient in Microsoft Office and childcare for Bethany & Northside possess a great attention to detail. YMCA's. $5.25-$5.65/hrly. Start ASAP Professional neat appearance required. M-Th 5:30-8pm. Must be 18 or older, Familiarity of multi-line phone and interested in working w/children. Must prior experience a definite plus. Ideal be in good physical condition, able to job for a business student. Fax resume actively participate in all activities w/children. Exp working w/children or to 405-302-2962. classroom equivalent required. Contact . CAFE 501 has immediate opening for Northside YMCA, 10000 N Penn to fill FT & PT day positions. Apply in person out application. M-F from 9-11 or 2-4 at 501 S Boulevard. OPENING for Bed & Breakfast PT innkeeper afternoons & evenings. Must WILLING to educate highly motivated be outgoing, friendly, meticulous and individual for rewarding career in honest. Answering phones, waiting on financial services. Fax resume to 405- guests, housekeeping, laundry and 621-1878, attn: G Sheaffer or call toll ironing, sales in gift shoppe. Must work free 1-877-895-6021. weekends and holidays, Contact Martha at 348-6347, Arcadian Inn, First & BLUE RIBBON Pet Boutique needs University in Edmond. puppy bather Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30am to approx 1 or 2pm. Job starts in January. Please apply in person at 356 S Kelly (2nd & Kelly in Edmond).

GREAT JOB! 6:45am-12:30pm M-F.

Active, happy, responsible person with transportation for 2 boys. Non-smoker, 330-5033, leave message. LOOKING FOR LOTS of $$$ and fun

atmosphere? TGI FRIDAY is now hiring servers, host/hostesses, DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month experience preferred, flexible schedule. single; $19.95 family. No Apply in person 2-4pm M-Th at 4239 deductibles, no claim forms. Includes NW Expressway, OKC. Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. YMCA is looking for certified Call Michelle at 340-4998. lifeguards. Flexible hours, good pay. Please call Toni Parks at 297-7788. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for NEED STUDENT as PT personal good students too. Call Michelle at 340- assistant to run errands, help clean my 4998 for free quote. home and vacant apartments, and do general office work, M-F 1-5. Close to PROFESSIONAL wedding UCO. Must have positive attitude, be photographer. Color and B&W. 10 dependable, trustworthy and do quality years experience. Free consultation. Call work. Call Connie at 341-9651. Caroline at 341-9032. NOW HIRING - Open positions for FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing bussers, hosts and assistant manager & counseling, Wednesdays 7:30-9. No trainee. Apply anytime after 5:30pm or appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 call ahead 749-0120. Ask for Lee or E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call Yasushi at NW 122nd & N May Ave 495-2732. (inside Northpark Mall).

UCO. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-car garage, fenced yard. $725/mo + $725/dep. Call 844-9723 or 340-0059. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Casa Mia Apartments One & two bedrooms $399-$479/mo, 900 E Wayne TMS Properties, 348-0720 APT FOR RENT, 1003 E Campbell

(across from LA Bldg), 2 bed, 1 bath, $470/mo, $375 deposit. TMS Properties, 348-0720

551-1122.

WEEKEND receptionist in busy Real

Estate office. Prefer multi-line and some computer experience. Call 359-8700 for appointment.

FOR 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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TWO BED duplex, water furnished,

walking distance to campus, $550/mo + deposit, 844-6784.

LAST 2 BEDROOM for rent, water &

gas paid, $449/mo, close to UCO, 3590073.

HOUSE FOR RENT, 3 bed, 1 bath,

2000 sq ft, very close to campus, $750/mo + utilities. Call 340-1288.

LARGE TWO BDRM apartment, 1

bath, unfurnished, CH/A, kitchen appliances. Excellent condition and location. Quiet neighborhood. No Pets! Located 1 block from UCO. 425 N Blackwelder, $430/mo plus deposit, 341-9651. ON CAMPUS HOUSING

Available to UCO students for the spring 2002 semester. Openings are available in Murdaugh Hall (males), West Hall (females), and the University STRONG GUY needed at art Suites (co-ed). Students can contract at gallery/gift shop to help decorate for the the Housing Office located on the 3rd holidays, carry packages for the elves floor of the University Center or call the and keep Santa's workshop clean and Residence Life office at 974-4000 for tidy. Please apply in person at Angel more information. To ensure a space, House, Main & Blvd in Edmond. contract by December 1, 2001. Act soon!! THE ATHLETE'S FOOT in N OKC is accepting applicatons for PT FOR SALE employment. 15-20 hrs/wk, evenings and Saturdays. No retail experience FIREWOOD FOR SALE needed. Call 848-3232. Good, seasoned firewood, delivered and stacked, $75/rick. Call 818-7853. ST ELIZABETH'S Child Development Ctr needs 2 PT teachers LOVESEAT, beautiful, like new, very starting in January. Tues/Thur 9-3 or 3- comfy, $100. Glass vanity $25. 4106, 5 days/wk, 340-1789. 7716. $1500 every two weeks. Call 1-888-

Serta mattress & boxspring. Clean, good condition, one year old, $95.00 for set, 580-512-1450. FULL SIZE

1990 HONDA Accord LX, 4-dr, auto

CASH FOR BOOKS

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

WANT TO BUY WILL NEGOTIATE! I still need 4

tickets for December 15th, 3pm graduation. Please call 936-0930. Ask for Chris or Jennifer or leave a message.

LOST & FOUND CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS, SUNGLASSES, WATCHES, KEYS, EARRINGS, ETC. PHONE 974-5549. (COMMUNICATION BLDG. ONLY)

Bible Study University Center Room 3 1 8 Every Tuesday 1:00 p.m.

For more information call 205 9526 or 210-3011 -