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>Sports Pro pinner UCO's Muhammed Lawal takes top seated wrestlers but loses in finals of Las Vegas Invitational tournament. ✓ Page 6

>Features

Christmas at War

Adriana Schroeder displays an authentic soldier's Christmas at the 45th Infantry Museum in Oklahoma City. ✓ Page 13

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1969, a spectator at free Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway near San Francisco was killed by a Hell's Angel motorcycle gang member. The gang had been hired as security for the concert. In 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned the office of vice president and Gerald Ford was sworn in.

QUOTE OF THE DAY "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." — John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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6, 2001

Construction continues; no new projects slated

>News Cash for books The University Bookstore and Thompson's are buying back used textbooks.

THURSDAY • DEC.

BY BRIAN CATES

Student Writer

espite the $33.1 million awarded Nov. 5 by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission to improve roads across the state, no funds will be used to improve roads in Oklahoma County. The $86,430 portion given to Oklahoma County by the commission will instead be used to improve traffic lights in Midwest City. The remaining amount will be used to resurface and repair bridges mostly on county roads. Many UCO students complain potholes and construction detours make their treks to school take

because of potholes on 1-235," said Shawnnessy Jiwa, political science major. "Oklahoma spends more money per mile on roads than Texas, and our construction also takes twice as long as Texas because it is state contracted," Jiwa said. New construction on Edmond Road also detour students that take rural routes to UCO. For Shannon Prater, PHOTO BY LEITH LAWS advertising freshman, a 30-minute Wittmer Construction Co. continues work on a median retaining drive to Edmond from Yukon now wall on Broadway Extension. The Oklahoma Department Of takes 40 minutes to travel due to Transportation estimates completion in the spring of 2003 . construction. twice as long to travel. because of construction, and a few "I have to take 1-235 to school months ago I had a tire blow out See DRIVE, Page 3

Winter worries with car can stall student safety BY ANNE SCHLESSELMAN

paying him $45, and threatened to put a lien on my car." The student happened to have ho has time to deal with a cellular phone and called the a stalled car, much less Edmond police. Since the victim strangers that may try to was closer to school grounds, she scam you? was instructed to call UCO's A UCO student, identity Department of Public Safety withheld by request, experienced (DPS). this the last week of October. Her "They [DPS] were very prompt car died as she was pulling out of and tried to put it off as a campus to 2nd Street. A man misunderstanding," she said. DPS recorded the incident and escorted the man off campus. "If a student has vehicle problems, the best thing to do is call DPS at 974-2345, or go to a safewalk and just dial 2345. An officer or student officer will respond and help in any way possible," said Chief Teddy Jones, director of public safety. Jones also said the DPS has jurisdiction on adjoining streets around the campus as well as on campus. "Students can call anytime day or rlight. There are officers on duty 24 hours a day and seven day.s a week to help solve any problems," he said. Some general safety tips are to be aware of surroundings and of people around. PHOTO BY LEITH LAWS "Always have your keys ready Senior marketing major Robert Slack checks his truck's fluid levels. when leaving campus," Jones said. Students having car trouble on campus are advised to call DPS.

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walked up to her and offered help. "He claimed to be a mechanic," she said. The stranger offered his help but tried to get her to move her car across the street, next to his. He cleaned the battery and started the student's car. "I didn't have any cash with me but I offered him a movie pass," she said. "He insisted on

Tips To Avoid Car Trouble courtesy of David Gillespie, manager at Midas Auto in Edmond (Q=. Have the belts and hoses checked, as well as flushing the radiator and motor to' Getting a brake check and antifreeze temperature check Deicer for frozen windshields "Unfortunately, people won't know of any potential problems unless they open their hood and look." If a student is in fear with a vehicle problem, the best thing to do is to get secured inside the vehicle until they feel safe enough to leave. "Turn on hazard lights and honk the horn, attract attention," Jones said. "There is also safety in numbers. We will escort whenever needed." "We have one of the safest campuses in the country." Students should also be aware of how the winter Weather can affect their car's performance. • Log on to www . thevistaonline . corn to sound off on current issues.

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OPINION & EDITORIAL WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION FOR 2002?

"I don't have one yet." "Try to do more on time." —BERNADETTE —IRFAN ASRAR MWANGI senior computer science major

I just wanted to let you know that I'm now

freshman family/child development major

celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah this holiday season. Make the appropriate accomodations.

New Year's resolution time for change "To try and be a better "Not lie to myself about resolutions." Japanese person." —Chris Maupin sophomore graphic arts major

—JOHN WHITE undecided freshman

t's almost that time of year again when many people try to change something they don't like about themselves. As the fireworks boom overhead and the ball drops at midnight in Times Square, many will announce their New Year's resolution. What's so laughable about this tradition is we have to wait until Jan. 1 to drop a bad habit vow to call grandma more often. If someone is unhappy about some character trait, shouldn't every day be New Year's day? Some of the more common resolutions

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"Make better grades."

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trying already. At least for the short term people will try to improve themselves — that is better than making no attempt. If you plan to make a New Year's resolution, ensure your success. If you plan to get in shape, then you might consider joining the Army. If you plan to quit smoking, then maybe you could move into your office in the smoke-free building. For those vowing to quit drinking, talk to your pastor about renting a room at his house. •

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include stopping smoking or drinking and vowing to get into better shape. Resolutions like these take more effort than announcing the intention to change. Kicking a habit someone is addicted to usually requires a support in order to be successful. Trying to squeeze a few extra hours out of a busy schedule is also a daunting task. The thought of changing is an admirable idea, but for most the attempt is futile. Ask anyone in February about their New Year's resolution and the response most likely will be they quit

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Artist in Residence offers new writing courses BY SARAH BLOUNT

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spiring writers at UCO once again have the opportunity to study under a published author this spring. Novelist Richard Schmitt is UCO's Spring Artist in Residence. He will be teaching Introduction to Novel Writing and Fundamentals of Creative Writing. The Artist in Residency program has been a staple at UCO for the past 20 years, said Dr. Steve Garrison, chair of the English Department. "We've had several famous writers in our venerable program," Garrison said. Schmitt is currently teaching Creative Writing at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. He said he accepted the UCO position partly because he has enjoyed his residency at different colleges. Schmitt, who has been writing most of his life, said he started writing seriously about 10 years ago. He said he writes better when he teaches. "I think it's important to write everyday, or I won't get anything done. It helps to have a couple of classes, to be under pressure," Schmitt said. He said he expects his students to write everyday, so they know what they're doing.. He has also taught writing at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, N.C., and at the College

of Charleston in Charleston, S.C. colleges. Schmitt grew up in New "I've taught six different writing England and has taught for several classes in the past three years, so I years in the South Atlantic states, get, and give, lots of experience." but said he is gradually moving Schmitt believes tenure can get west. repetitious, but he hopes to "I've adopted eventually get a the South, and permanent home, adapted. Now I'm possibly in Alaska, ripe for a change." where he can relax. Schmitt said he He just returned hopes his students from two weeks in are serious, because Alaska, where he he requires a lot of conducted research reading and for his new novel, writing, especially which is in progress. from students in "It's about people his novel writing in the Kodiak who class. purchase a ferry ship "I expect my that has been advanced students Richard S chmitt converted into a to be dedicated." hotel and night club." Schmitt's only published novel, Schmitt is a recent addition to The Aerialist, was released in the teaching staff, so his classes are November 2000, and is in its fifth not listed in the spring schedule. printing by the Overlook Press. It Introduction to Novel Writing will be available in paperback in (CSTDY 3573) will be taught on January 2002. Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 — The Aerialist is his first book, 1:45 p.m. The class requires and tells the story of a group of students to read five books, two of circus members who travel which are about the craft .of throughout America and Europe. writing. The other three required Schmitt said he got the idea for the books are novels. book when he lived in Sarasota, Fundamentals of Creative Fla. Writing (CSTDY 4453, 5543) will "Sarasota is a town with tons of be taught Monday and Wednesday, circus people. I lived there for a few 2 — 3:15 p.m. Schmitt will focus on years, and then traveled around the fiction, short fiction, poetry and United States with the circus." creative nonfiction. • Schmitt said he likes being an Log on to www.thevistaonline.com Artist in Residence because of the 24 hours a day for campus news. diversity of teaching at different

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"Broadway Extension is the worst," she said, citing "horrible roads" and "narrow lanes." According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), there are between 10 and 15 highway projects under way at any given time in the Oklahoma City metro area and approximately 200 projects statewide. According to the ODOT website, "The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is to provide a safe, economical, and effective transportation network for people, commerce and communities of Oklahoma." "Generally, there are so many roads that need maintenance and the state can't keep up," said Brenda Perry, ODOT public affairs manager. "We try to make every project

the least inconvenient for drivers." Perry concluded that ODOT is only funded to repair about onethird of the roads in need of reconstruction.

According to the Transafety Inc. website, "On many urban highway reconstruction projects, delays cost road users more than $50,000 a day in lost time and late deliveries." The National Quality Initiative found through a national survey that drivers place pavement condition as the top priority for improving roads. They also want fewer traffic delays and disruptions caused by work zones. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation estimates Broadway Extension to be complete in spring 2003 and Edmond Road to re-open in February 2002. •

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Added incentives offered by some stores during book buyback Botts said the best time to sell back textbooks is as early as Staff Writer possible. his close to the holidays, any "We can only buy so many of extra cash can be greatly the book," Botts said. appreciated. The University She said they pay 50 percent of Bookstore located in the Nigh the shelf purchased price. University Center and Thompson McFarlin said some College Store on things students need to University Drive is "We want t o make know before selling their now buying back used books back are that if it textbooks. came with a CD; then it the buy back Assistant Manager must be included when Dixie Botts said they process a positive resold. Also, students pay higher prices for need to bring a photo ID used textbooks than experience" and to make sure that if Thompson College their class continues at Store. However, the next level, they may —Dixie Botts Thompson College use the same textbook. assistant manager at Store manager Jim In past years, students the University McFarlin disagrees. Bookstore have complained of the He said the prices for long lines that have books may vary from book to book, extended out the store through the but they are mostly the same. Nigh University Center hall. To "We all follow the same price curb this problem, the University formula, so the prices are very Bookstore is offering incentives for comparable," McFarlin said. the students to sell all their books BY LAURA BELLO

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SPORTS Lawal wins big in Las Vegas BY SHARON ROWEN

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he UCO wrestling team competed in the 20th Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nev. UCO finished with 47 points in the 53-team tournament to place 18th place. Muhammed Lawal, top ranked in NCAA Division II, knocked off the second, sixth and seventh seeds to move into the finals before losing 3-2 to No. 1 Jon Trenge of LeHigh. Lawal, looking to become UCO's first Las Vegas Invitational

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SPORTS Top prospects sign intent letters

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2 football.com selected Broncho split end, Dee Dee Carter to the All-West Region Football Team Tuesday. Also selected to second team honors were tight end Brandon Whiteley and defensive tackle Ryan Cooper. Carter, a sophomore from El Reno, finished the 2001 season with a record breaking 76 catches for 1,469 yards and eight touchdowns. The 6-2, 175-pound sophomore from El Reno was earlier this year, Carter was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Receiver of the Year and led the NCAA Division II in receiving yards per-game, averaging 133.5. Whiteley, who was a four-year letterman at Yukon, finished his season with 17 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown. Cooper, who finished his high school career at Meeker with nearly 400 tackles, finished his 2001-year at UCO with 51 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Both Whiteley and Cooper were first-team All-LSC North Division picks this year. D2football.com is a website devoted to the coverage of NCAA Division II football. Last month, the site named UCO quarterback Brett Manning West Region Player of the Week for his performance against Northeastern State. In that game Manning passed for 447 yards, four touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns. •

wo top softball prospects have signed letters-ofintent with UCO, during the fall early signing period. Lindsey Tripp of Edmond Memorial and Cody Morrell of Mustang both earned All-State honors during the fall fast-pitch season and are set to join the Bronchos in the fall of 2002. Tripp batted .325 with the Lady Bulldogs and scored 28 runs to lead the team in that category. She also had eight doubles and one triple as Edmond Memorial finished 38-6 on the season. Morrell is a three-time All Metro Conference selection. She finishes her prep career with a 51-16 record with 26 shutouts and a 0.38 ERA. She also had 248 strikeouts in 569 innings pitched. "We're happy to have Lindsey

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Max Chambers Library taking donations for local charities BY MICHAEL LARSON

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tree in Max Chambers Library decked in red, white and blue, stands next to a sign asking, "What does America mean to you?" Circling the tree is a paper chain, each link displaying one student's response. One link reads, "Freedom of religion is freedom from religion. `Nut- said." Nicole Willard, university archivist for Chambers Library, said a patriotic tree would celebrate both the Christmas season and what it means to be an American. "Some people in the library were afraid of offending international students with a patriotic tree. However, that was a small minority," she said. "We polled international students about it to see if they would mind, and there was really- a lot of support for it." Students can stop by the library lobby and read the responses or

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Library Technician 1 Heather Kitchen drops a donation into the Max Chambers Library collection site on the first floor.

write their own on a narrow strip of paper. The slip will then be glued on the paper chain. Willard said the tree will be up until Dec. 21. The library archives will keep the paper chain. The library is also hosting donation bins for two local charities: Edmond Hope Center

and Positive Tomorrows. The library will be compiling a food pantry for the Edmond Hope Center. Cheryl Woods, Hope Center caseworker, said the center helps about 500 Edmond families a month. "We offer emergency food supplies to families who are having shortages where a parent may have lost their job, or any number of things." The Hope Center also helps families pay utility cut-off notices and provides clothing. "Last year we matched 300 families with donors who helped provide them with gifts for Christmas. We'll match even more this year." Bonnie McNeely, executive director for Chambers Library, said "Donations could be down this year because so many people sent donations to New York. We've been hearing that local food banks are running low this year." Positive Tomorrows is a national program helping children without a permanent address enroll in public

school. Jane Taylor, library reference manager, said, "These children are transient. Their parents live in hotels or homeless shelters and they usually drift from state to state, never achieving residency. Without a permanent address, children cannot enroll in public school." McNeely said, "Positive Tomorrows collects new or nearly

new books to give to children. This is our fourth year to help them." The library is asking for donations from students and faculty. The last day for donation is Dec. 14. Taylor said, "When the children leave Positive Tomorrows, they're given a backpack and a book in preparation for the public school system, where they will hopefully end up." â&#x20AC;˘

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Nearly 2,000 years ago, God became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about this incredible event or about its implications for your life, please ask one of us or see vvvvw.leaderu.comiTellMeMore. These members of the LICO faculty and staff are united in the belief that Jesus Christ prorthies intelectually and spiritually satisfying answers to life's most important questions. David E. Boliver Mathematics & Statistics

Davic Koehn Controller

Lauren Shelton Nursing

Stephen M. Black

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Randal D. Ice Finance

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Hostels offer lodging alternative BY LAURA BELLO

Staff Writer aking a holiday trip may sound ideal; however, as college students, the financial reality can stop the plans before they begin. There is a cheaper alternative to traveling that some students are not aware of — staying in hostels instead of hotels or resorts. Hostelling International — American Youth Hostels (HIAYH) has more than 125 hostels located in 34 states. Their mission is "to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its

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A new policy in regards to required computer software and class assignments, and declaration of an emergency is in creation. There is no current legislation requiring the professor to furnish the program or tools when they require its usage for class. To protect the students this resolution was passed on Nov. 15, 2001. Starting in the Fall semester of 2002 this legislation will require the professors to install the needed software. For every 10 students in class one computer in the lab must have the required software. If there are less than 10 students in a class, then a minimum of one computer is required. A joint resolution is asking for a foreign exchange program at the University of Central Oklahoma. The purpose of this bill is to expand and maintain a Foreign Exchange program that will facilitate students travel and education in other countries around the world. The University of Central Oklahoma will begin accumulating grants, loans, and scholarships that will aid in this opportunity. It also wants to put more money in current study abroad programs at UCO. The goal is to create an office that is solely responsible for this program. Frequently asked question:

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programs that are temporary trips or activities that will take you to other countries, but no foreign exchange program implemented.

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Christmas at War on display at 45th Infantry Museum BY SARAH BLOUNT

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n an effort to create awareness for soldiers stationed overseas, away from family and loved ones, Adriana Schroeder created an exhibit, "Christmas at War." Schroeder, a senior studies/history major and Max Chambers Library technician, first thought of the idea of an exhibit for a Museum Studies course she took at UCO. She developed her idea and it is now on display at Oklahoma City's 45th Infantry Museum, located at 2145 N.E. 36th St. The exhibit features several components of an authentic soldier's Christmas. The main feature is the video, "Christmas at War," produced by The History Channel. The video takes a look at the way soldiers have dealt with the holiday throughout history. The video plays throughout the day. A Christmas tree, decorated in the likeness of what soldiers would have, is set up to display various items soldiers have used. Items like tin can lids, hardened cookies and dog tags hang from the tree. Under the tree lies presents wrapped in uniform material from the different American wars. Archives of past military Christmas' include photos, cards, diary entries and oral history.

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These archives are collected from veterans who have served during Christmas. Schroeder said she is always accepting such items. Mike Gonzales, curator of the museum, said regular visitors

appreciate the display. "We've got a book for visitors to write impressions of the display. A visitor told me it certainly gives them pause to reflect on the current situation." Signatures range from young children giving words of encouragement to war veterans empathizing with the soldiers. The exhibit opened in November in time for Veteran's Day, and will run through Christmas. Schroeder and the museum have discusSed keeping the display up indefinitely. Schroeder said she was inspired to create the exhibit after watching "Christmas at War." The historical Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River by Gen. George Washington was also an inspiration, she said. "I knew that these stories, coupled with information I'd gathered about World War II and Korea, would help people remember these guys at Christmas, when life is most difficult." Schroeder said a fourth component, the opportunity for patrons to write a letter to soldiers stationed overseas, has been canceled due to the current high risk of mail tampering. She said, however, last year's correspondence to the Oklahoma National Guard was a success for both the letter writers and receivers.

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She shared a postcard from last Christmas written by Edmond resident Howard Coleman: "Thank you for your service to the U.S. and the military. What you are doing is a very honorable thing. We're proud of you!" The 45th Infantry Division Museum is dedicated entirely to military history, but has never had a Christmas exhibit prior to this one. Schroeder said a common misconception is that the museum. is about war and death, but for her, the museum commemorates the

ones who fight to protect our freedom. "The museum is a celebration of soldiers," she said. "Nothing brings it home to people as much as to see grown men emotional over the agony of a bitter war." "We need to remember these guys at Christmas, when it is most difficult for them. Maybe this will make them visit lonely soldiers more often." Log on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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Informal poll reveals 22 percent UCO singles have unprotected sex BY MICHAEL LARSON

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• The UCO Soccer Club is holding a practice from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the UCO Fire Station soccer field. For more information, call Jalal at 9742377.

• The Mens Soccer Club is holding an end of the semester dinner at 7 p.m. at the Varsity Grill, 115 E. Sheridan, in bricktown. For more information, call Jalal at 974-2377.

• The UCO Toastmasters Club is holding a meeting from 1 - 2 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, Room 320B. For more information, call • The Hong Kong Student Min at 341-9336. Association is holding a meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Nigh University • The UCO Catholic Student Center, Room 104. For more Center, 321 E. Clegern, is holding information, call Jessy Fung at 348mass at 7:30 p.m. Confession is also 9580 or David Chang at 340-7802. available. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

Saturday

• Collegiate Kiwanis International is holding a general meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, Room 322. For more information, call Jalal at 974-2377. •

Monday • The International Student Council is holding a meeting at 4 p.m. in the Nigh University Center, Room 137. For more information, call Jalal at 974-2377.

Tuesday • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is hosting Cafe Scriptura at 7:25 p.m. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

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Colleges hosting receptions for their Fall 2001 graduates BY DANIEL HOLDGE

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ith the UCO graduation ceremonies coming up there will be several receptions held before and after the graduates hear their names called. The UCO's College of Education will hold a graduation reception for education majors from 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9:30a.m. Dec. 15 in the Education Building foyer. "There is a very positive reaction among the students as they get to see the other graduates and visit with some of their past professors," said Susan Scott, professor of professional teacher education. The reception, which is free and in a come-and-go format, will be held prior to the commencement ceremony for the College of Education,

scheduled for 10 a.m. that day. stories," Scott said. The reception is an opportunity The event, which is for education students to gather sponsored by the College of with parents, professors and the Education and the UCO dean in a social Alumni Association, setting before they is held each semester receive their and traditionally "The best part is diplomas. attracts many "The graduates all the picture participants. are encouraged to There are three bring their families taking, laughing, more receptions and give them the planned for graduates hugging and opportunity to meet following their the people that sharing of funny ceremonies, said Lisa have been a part of Antonelli, director of that graduates life," stories." Alumni Relations. Scott said. The College of The Alumni Art, Media and --Susan Scott Association will also Design reception is at professor of have a table set up noon in Evans Hall. professional to encourage The College of teacher education students to sign up Business and become a part of the UCO Administration reception is at Alumni. 5 p.m. in the College of "The best part is all the Business Atrium, following picture taking, laughing, their 3 p.m. ceremony. The last hugging and sharing of funny reception is for the College of

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• The Myriad Convention Center, downtown OKC, presents Aerosmith and the Cult at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets range from $35 to $75. For more information, call the Myriad Box office at 1-800-511-1552.

• The Green Door, 8911 N. Western, is hosting the Flametrick Subs at 10 p.m. Dec. 7 and the Lazy Cowgirls on Dec. 9. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, contact the Green Door at 6070351 or visit www.okcshows.com .

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• The Belle Isle Brew Pub, 50 Penn Place, is presenting Lotus Netti at 10 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 840-1911.

• The UCO Preservation Playhouse, 118 E. Oklahoma Ave, is presenting Christmas in featuring UCO Guthrie

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.

Theater • The Carpenter Square Theatre is presenting , the musical Das Barbecu at 8 p.m. through Dec.

19 with shows Thursday through Saturday and one Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets are $15 except on Thursdays and the Sunday matinee where it is $12.50. Students who present a valid ID, will get a $3 discount. For more information, call Rhonda Clark or Lance Garrett at 232-6500.

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In the summer of 2000 during a rescue-training mission my faithful St. Bernard, Brandy, accidentally fell off a cliff and down the mountain side shattering the bones in her right rear leg. After an extensive stay in the vet's she was released, but had to be carried for six weeks due to the cast on her leg. She then had six more weeks in a walking cast before needing just the brace for support. During this time I obtained a handicap-parking permit through my vet so I could take her to the park and other outings for fresh air. It's now been over a year and Brandy stills wants to use the handicap permit and abuse the system by refusing to leave the car unless we are in a handicap parking spot. What should I do? ear He Said, She Said:

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Call the Guinness World Records people, because you either have a record for the first talking dog or one for the most manipulated dog owner ever. You people are insane! For goodness sake, it's a DOG. Don't you have anything better to do than to let a pet run your life? If not, e-mail me at stanggirl70@yahoo.com and I'll give you my ex-boyfriend's phone number. I hear he's somewhat of a cult leader now, so he'd probably be thrilled to run your life for you. At least with a cult leader you gain some sort of spiritual fulfillment from being a puppet — or so my ex-boyfriend tells me. I'm going to hand this one over to Dave since it's unworthy of an answer from me. Don't send us any more questions like this one or you may find me swimming happily in the Broncho Quagmire wishing for a quick end. Better yet, I may push Dave into that lovely stench. That would be more fun. he Said:

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e Said: I have no idea how, but I am sure this somehow is meant to be a jab at me for using my handicap permit last year. The state of Oklahoma does not issue handicap permits to dogs as far as I know. I fell off a mountain in the Wichitas 18 months ago, while climbing with a search and rescue instructor and a former rescue team leader (it was a sort of reunion for us). I was an idiot and decided that my decade or so of climbing experience made me immortal (Editor's note: it should be pointed out that Dave did, in fact, survive.) I climbed through the Narrows without a rope for most of the afternoon, until a chunk of the cliff decided it would rather be a chunk of the canyon floor. After several hours spent holding my shattered bones together, I decided that I really, really wanted some painkillers. A few months later I was walking again, with crutches and much swearing. I was given a handicapped-parking pass by the state while I healed up, and took full advantage of it. I used that pass for the entire semester, from crutches to walking cast to leg brace, eventually managing to walk short distances with no support at all. During this time, several passers-by decided, in their infinite medical wisdom, that any young man with no amputations or other obvious ailment must be using a handicap pass illegally. They took the time from their busy schedule of Beanie Baby collecting to tell me, at great length, what a complete bastard I was. I wanted to tell them why I was parking a scant fifteen feet from my classroom, I wanted to point out the fact that most handicap parking places at the time were unoccupied, just in case a real handicapped person should happen by. I especially wanted to show them the horrendous 23-inch scars on each side of my leg where the surgeons had to insert 18 screws, two steel plates and a bunch of gauze into the 3-inch wide hole that almost cost me the leg when the nerves were severed and I could not feel the skin die (Editor's note: Dave has issues.) But most of all, I wanted to hurry to The Vista so I could sit at my desk, prop up my leg, and write mediocre humor columns. (Editor's note: we had to cut several paragraphs of this kind of rambling to fit it in the column this week. To sum it all up: Dave does not really care about your dog, Dave wants to go drink a lot of scotch right now, and Dave will somehow find a way to blame all tragedies such as his broken leg, your dogs broken leg, the current economic recession and the existence of N'Sync on what he calls "nagging women.") rom the Real Editor-in-Chief (not Dave): over the last five semesters as The Vista's humor columnist, Dave has written all his own editor's notes. As Dave the Great has finally managed to con his way to a Real Live degree in journalism, and will be leaving the nest, we thought you deserved to know the truth. Neither I nor the past chief would ever write such drivel. Dave, to you and the rest of the class of 2001 -- congratulations! You've earned it.

Editor's Note: This column is intented for entertainment only. Neither Dave the Great (former Staff Mystic) . or The Fair Beth (associate editor) are professional counselors, and this should be taken into consideration when choosing whether to heed their advice. Please send your questions, problems and dirty laundry to advice4uco@yahoo.com . We may not print it, but we'll probably get a good laugh.

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atmosphere? TGI FRIDAY is now hiring servers, host/hostesses, experienCe preferred, flexible schedule. Apply in person 2-4pm M-Th at 4239 NW Expressway, OKC. YMCA is looking for certified lifeguards.

Flexible hours, good pay. Please call Toni Parks at 297-7788. NEED STUDENT as PT personal assistant to run errands, help clean my home and vacant apartments, and do general office work, M-F 15. Close to UCO. Must have positive attitude, be dependable, trustworthy and do quality work. Call Connie at 341-9651. Open positions for bussers, hosts and assistant manager trainee. Apply anytime after 5:30pm or call ahead 749-0120. Ask for Lee or Yasushi at NW 122nd & N May Ave (inside Northpark Mall). NOW HIRING

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positions in area branches. Experience preferred. Positive attitude and good public relations skills needed. For application, please contact Dirk or Royce at Edmond office of Oklahoma State Bank, 33rd & Kelly. BEFORE & after-school counselor needed in

childcare for Bethany & Northside YMCA's. $5.61-$6/hrly. Start ASAP M-F 3-6pm. Must be 18 or older, interested in working w/children. Must be in good physical condition, able to actively participate in all activities w/children. Exp working w/children or classroom equivalent required. Contact Northside YMCA, 10000 N Penn to fill out application. NURSERY STAFF needed for childcare for

Bethany & Northside YMCA's. $5.25$5.65/hrly. Start ASAP M-Th 5:30 8pm. Must be 18 or older, interested in working w/children. Must be in good physical condition, able to actively participate in all activities w/children. Exp working w/children or classroom equivalent required. Contact Northside YMCA, 10000 N Penn to fill out application. OPENING for Bed & Breakfast PT innkeeper afternoons & evenings. Must be outgoing, friendly, meticulous and honest. Answering phones, waiting on guests, housekeeping, laundry and ironing, sales in gift shoppe. Must work weekends and holidays. Contact Martha at 348-6347, Arcadian Inn, First & University in Edmond.

to help decorate for the holidays, carry packages for the elves and keep Santa's workshop clean and tidy. Please apply in person at Angel House, Main & Blvd in Edmond. THE ATHLETE'S FOOT in N OKC is

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