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THURSDAY • DEC.

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Campus expansion to begin over break BY TIFFANY WATKINS recreational

>Sports Basketball honors Broncho basketball player Marlon Dawson was named the division player of the week. ✓ Page 6

>Features Monkey mania A Midwest City primate sanctuary calls for volunteers. ✓ Page 14 .

TODAY. IN. .HISTORY In 1941, Japanese planes attacked the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, destroying many aircraft and ships. Canada declared war on Japan within a few hours of the attact, even before the 'U.S. declaration of war.

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area on campus. More kids would get involved Staff Writer with the school activities if onstruction is set to there were better gathering begin in mid-December places," said Mylinda Thomas, on the 302-room housing education major. facility, Commons II, Each resident of the Phase according to Keith Weber, II Commons apartments will research assistant to the have a private phone line and president. Internet service There are provided, according 650 "More kids currently to a UCO official people on the would get who spoke to The waiting list for one Vista on the of three suite-style involved with the - condition we would MOM. config- not use his name. school activities urations. The The 100-yard apartments will be frontage along if there were filled before University Drive better gathering that connects the constuction is underway, said Dr. places." existing Commons Don Betz, vice to the wellness president of aca- center will also be demic affairs, in a —Mylinda aesthetically upfaculty meeting . graded by adding a education ducaon ti major The suite-style more scenic lawn rooms include such formats as and trees, Weber said. two bedrooms sharing a Capstone Development bathroom, two bedrooms with Construction, the same private bathrooms and a single company who built the bedroom with a private existing Commons apartments bathroom. will construct Commons II. The facility will contain a The building is being food court with several funded by bonds and will be different types of fast food. owned by the UCO Housing Chartwells, UCO's campus Foundation once the bonds are dining service, will provide the paid off, Weber said. food, according to Weber. Private money from the "It will be cool to have a Capstone Development new place to dine and maybe company was used in the hang out. The Commons I are construction of the Phase I the ideal place to live right Commons and will also be used now, if you have to live on in the construction of the campus," said Marce' Terry, Phase II Commons, according speech pathology graduate to the UCO official. student. Phase I of the Commons The Commons II apartments began in early apartments will be joined with February 1999, and was the Phase I Commons by an completed in August 1999 in area landscaped for rec- time for the fall semester, reational purposes. The area Weber said. will include a volleyball court, UCO administrators would a gazebo and barbecue pit, not speculate on the Weber said. completion date for Phase II "We need a new social-type of the Commons II. •

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n Tuesday evening, the biggest name to hit UCO in quite a while spoke in the University Center Ballroom. Barbara Bush, wife of a former president and mother of one of the two Men Who Would Be, paid visit to our campus. Regardless of political affiliation, this was a momentous occasion for the university, but begs one question: Why so late? Elizabeth Dole, Margaret Thatcher, and Grammy winner Henry Rollins have each made appearances in Oklahoma during the past 48 months at either OU or OSU, while UCO is just now being seen as a viable platform for national figures. We are in prime position to expand on our status as a venue for these kinds of events now, thanks to Mrs. Bush's address. The key to this expansion, however, is support and sponsorship of speakers by the students and by organizations. Mrs. Bush didn't materialize out of thin air, nor did she say "Gee, I think I'll go spend a day

in Edmond, Oklahoma." She was contracted to speak here by a community organization. Like booking a band or scheduling a film screening, the big names are hired guns. This is where organizations come in. Do you want to hear what Colin Powell has to say about anything and everything? He's making the rounds on the lecture circuit. Bill Clinton is expected to be making the rounds, as well. Guest speakers don't need to stop there,

either. UCO has a surprising number of highprofile alumni, from the lieutenant governor of our state to the president of Southwestern Bell. What better way to raise the university's profile and give students insight into the minds of "movers and shakers" than to bring successful Bronchos back to the stable? Bring the subject of guest speakers up in campus organizations, and see if it's something that you would want to look into. It'd be well worth it. Just ask anyone who saw Mrs. Bush. •

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WHO ARE THE TOP THREE SPEAKERS YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SPEAK AT UCO? Editor in Chief Allison Franklin Associate Editor Michael Ross Managing Editor Emily Bullard Sara Morrell Copy Editor Sarah Davis Writer Writer Mena Ganesan Writer Mike Greer Writer Jayna Omelas Writer Tiffany Watkins Sports Editor Traci Starkey Director

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"Maybe someone like Kelly Ogle or Robin Marsh. A celebrity like Tom Cruise would be really cool."

"Bob Stoops, Jeff Gordon, and Josh Heupel would be cool to have here."

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n the midst of her son's election controversy, Barbara Bush appeared as keynote speaker for the Community Educational Opportunity of Edmond (CEO) lecture series at UCO on Dec. 5. "We take each day and each court ruling as they come," she said. In conjunction with the Edmond Women's Club, CEO celebrated ten years of commitment to education and community en"We take each richment by day and each bringing Bush to address a crowd court ruling as of approximately 200 people on they come." campus. "Mrs. Bush is —Barbara clearly one of Bush the most former first charming and lady distinguished women in the nation," said Dr. Roger Webb, president of UCO. Dressed in her trademark powder-blue suit and double strand pearl necklace, Bush's speech focused on the qualities of leadership in the community and in the home. Her number one cause, she said, continues to be family literacy. "The way to build a stronger and better America is to build stronger and better families," she said. "The home is children's first school and parents are our first teachers." Along with several anecdotes about family values, Bush addressed the negative influences of the media on children. "I don't think that you can blame television (for juvenile

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Theft abounds during December

PEACE Club to warm up holidays

BY AMY THOMAS

Student Writer s the semester draws to a close and the holidays approach, students are likely focused on two things: finals and the upcoming break. But according to Jeff Harp, director of UCO "Students should campus police, individuals should also be aware of an increasing risk be very careful of theft. "Students should be very about keeping an careful about keeping an eye on eye on their their textbooks," said Harp. "Do not leave them lying around for textbooks. Do not someone to steal." The crime rate usually increases leave them lying as Christmas nears. People may be around for someone desperate for money to pay bills, buy gifts, or pay fines they've to steal." amassed during the semester. Often, the first items stolen are —Jeff Harp textbooks, because they are easily director of UCO converted to cash. campus police Harp said that the University of Oklahoma's bookstore buys used textbooks from UCO, which increases the likeliness of theft. Personal belongings found in vehicles are usually the next items to be stolen. Students moving from one residence to another during the break are at a higher risk. These individuals may reduce this risk by remembering some simple advice. "Do not load the car the day before you move," said Harp. If this can't be avoided, Harp suggests covering the belongings with a blanket, or locking items in the trunk. "By doing this, you'll transfer your risk of loss to

gloves, toys and food. The trees will be up from Dec. 4 to Dec. Staff Writer 15. he UCO Peace Club "People can donate anytime. needs people to donate The trees will always be up," winter items to their Turner said. Stocking Trees in the The trees are University Center about seven feet and in the Commons "They are all tall. Clubhouse. "They are all decorated with "We call them the decorated with `Stocking Trees.' We lights, ornaments, lights, ornaments, want to put the balls and silver donated items on the balls and silver streamers," said trees. There will also Lorenzo Carduso, streamers ... be boxes for items Peace Club under the trees," said president. They will help out Sara Turner, Peace Items will be Club secretary. a lot of people." donated to the The trees were HOPE Center of originally called Edmond. —Lorenzo "Angel Trees," but "They will help Carduso the Peace Club out a lot of people," Peace Club changed the name so Carduso said. president they wouldn't be Peace Club is an confused with the "Angel Trees" environmental organization that that other organizations sponsor, does community service such as the Salvation Army. projects. The club is looking for items For more information, call such as winter coats, socks, hats, Sara Turner at 974-6273. • BY SARAH DAVIS

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ost students focusing on finals and end-of-semester projects have had little time to research what's really important this time of year. What should they get their friends and family for Christmas? "We just got our friend a Simpson's trivia game for his birthday, and his girlfriend got him a chess board, so for Christmas we'll probably be getting him the glass kitchen things he's been wanting, spoons and bowls and things," said Aubree Winkler, sophomore English major. As for her family she plans to purchase CDs, clothes and a new computer keyboard for her boyfriend. Several male students offer their suggestions and desires. "I want car parts," said Chris Thompson, freshman undecided major. Many guys are looking for the new Playstation II. "It's awesome. It's the most realistic, that's what I want," said Chris Clark, sophomore business major.

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Some students are not as interested in material gifts, instead focusing on more intangible wishes and desires. "A Sooner victory," said Michael Purdum, senior history major. "I want Janet Jackson," said Jamal Wiggins, senior English education major. Many female students are eager to offer suggestions on what to buy them. Senior public relations major Jill Miller wants money, clothes, a new purse, perfume and jewelry. Her friend and fellow PR senior Mandy McAtee has other desires. "I just want this week to be over," she said. Leia Hollingsworth, sophomore English education major wants children's books and anything having to do with penguins. Many students, male and female want car stereos, equipment and in some cases, the whole package. Stephanie Pendleton, sophomore nursing major wants a car stereo. "Mine got stolen," she said. Other students want more than just the stereo. They want the car, too "I want a new car, a Honda Accord. I also want an amplifier

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and jewelry," said Chelsie Taylor, center has revealed what three year wants some sheep. Jacob is simply asking for a big sophomore physical therapy major. olds are wanting this season. Emily wants a Blue's Clues green ball. Her roommate, Blair Bonham, As usual, the lists are long and freshman international business telephone and dance lessons. She major, wants music to play in says she's been a good girl, so Santa varied. Regardless of what UCO is sure to deliver. Taylor's new car. Cameron wants a swingset and students get or don't get this "I like Outkast and the Beatles," holiday season, most agree they'll Cody wants tools. she said. Caleb is asking Santa for a green be happy enough spending the For those shopping for little ones — brothers, sisters or children and red firefighter and a Power three weeks home and away from — a tour of UCO's child studies Ranger game, while Stephanie classes. •

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SPORTS UCO's Dawson earns LSC honor

entral Oklahoma's Marlon Dawson has been named Lone Star Cenference North Division Player of the Week for his dominating performance in four games last week: Dawson, a 6-foot senior guard from Memphis, Tenn., averaged 34.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals a game last week as the Bronchos went 3-1. He shot 50 percent from the field (39 of 78), including 40 percent (23 of 46) from 3-point range, and 88.3 percent (37 of 42) from the line. Dawson was also named Most Valuable Player in the Lynn Classic last weekend in Boca Raton, Fla. after scoring 73 points in two games. He had the third-highest scoring game in school history last Friday, hitting nine 3pointers and scoring 50 points in UCO's 105-103 double-overtime loss to Barry (Fla.). The Bronchos, 4-1 on the year after finishing 8-17 last year, host Central Arkansas on Wednesday night when head coach Jim Seward bids to become the winningest coach in school history. Seward, 239-129 in his 14th

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2000 season enforces the BCS controversy BY MICHAEL MAYO

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eave it to Florida coach Steve Spurrier to say what the other guy had to be thinking. Butch Davis took the high road after Miami's unfortunate BCS fate got spit out on Sunday. Through pursed lips, Davis said all the right things on satellite dishes and teleconferences. What else could he do? You don't get invited to a $13 million party in New Orleans and pull off the host's mask. At least Spurrier, whose Gators play Miami in a Sugar Bowl that will be bittersweet for the Hurricanes, said what needed to be said. "I don't think (the BCS) is what it should be" Spurrier said. "I've always said we should have a playoff with 16, or at least eight teams, and play it down until there's one winner." You have to feel for Davis' Hurricanes today, just as you have to feel for Washington. They all got robbed, all can make a case that they — not Bobby Bowden's Seminoles — belong in the FedEx Orange Bowl against Oklahoma at Pro Player Stadium Jan. 3. Is it fair? No, but a system where the

schools take home millions and the players problem is limiting something labeled "a true can't take a dime is inherently unfair. So is a national championship" to a one-game, twosociety where athletes get full scholarships team process. and every benefit of the doubt because they The real problem is a world in which can run a 4.4 40 but students who can chart a every major sport, college and pro, concludes strand of DNA get saddled with long-term with a playoff and the Div. 1 Powers That Be debt. pretend their universe simply The bottom line: the BCS isn't equipped to deal with it. system is as flawed as the one it The bottom line: For shame. How is it that replaced. It just took three years Divisions 1-AA, 2 and 3 (you The BCS system is know, the real student-athletes) to prove it. Meet the new boss. Same as can hack an orderly playoff as flawed as the the old boss. Works great if there system, with 16 or even 32 are two unbeaten teams, like one it replaced. It teams, but the big boys can't? Virginia Tech and Florida State What's it going to take to finally just took three shake free from this mess? last year. But the minute you've got a slew of teams with similar Hopefully many more yyears to pprove it . records who've taken turns controversial, confusing endings beating each other, you've got an in the coming seasons, starting irreconcilable mess. with this one. There seems to be Under the old system, with conference tie- too much complacent inertia out there in ins to certain bowls coming first, there was BCS-land, everyone (especially ABC) happy no guarantee that No. 1 would play No. 2. that the current monopoly is locked up But now we discover that the BCS is no through 2006. It's doubtful that anything better, because its No. 2 might be No. 3 in could bring about change sooner, outside of both polls and No. 1 in the computers. Is that insurrection or somebody hiring David Boies. really progress? "We were fortunate that the BCS wasn't The real problem is trying to fit three in place the year we won the national square pegs into one round hole, something championship (in 1996)," Spurrier said. that can happen any given year. The real "Otherwise it would have been Arizona State

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Students, loca businesses raise money to save Dana BY SARAH DAVIS

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The band Jiminy Crime will play at a benefit concert for Dana Scribner on Dec. 8. Band members are (left to right) Wes Wilson, Jay Smith, Brandon Grissom, Brian Webb and Tyler Huskerson.

CO students have been pulling their money together to save one of their own, senior Dana Scribner. Scribner must raise $27,500 in order to have surgery to correct the congenital disease pectus excavatum. Fundraisers are ongoing to raise money for the surgery, which is set for Dec. 19. A silent auction was held for Scribner by the Alpha Xi Delta sorority on Dec. 1. Close to $5,000 was raised with about 150 people in attendance. "We had a short program where another speaker and I talked. Then Dana spoke. There was also a quartet singing," said Christina Buzzard, auction coordinator. "It was an atmosphere full of people giving of themselves to save her life. It was great and way beyond what we expected." The "rock with roots" band Jiminy Crime will perform a benefit concert for

Scribner at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the New Covenant United Methodist Church at 1700 S. Bryant (15th and Bryant) in Edmond. Cost is $3 at the door. The Sigma Nu fraternity is hosting a "Turkey Bowl" seven-on-seven flag football tournament to benefit Scribner on Dec. 9 and 10. "Right now we have about 15 teams entered and are looking for more," said Jarrod Bennett, Sigma Nu member. The team entry fee is $100. For more information or to enter a team, call Bennett at 844-8781. "Anyone and everyone is welcome to enter a team," Buzzard said. Several local businesses have also begun drives to earn money for Scribner's cause. All Sonic drive-ins in the Edmond and Norman areas are accepting donations for Scribner. Donations are also being accepted at the Bank of Oklahoma. Donated checks should be made payable to the "Save Dana Surgery Fund." For more information, call Buzzard at 974-4208. •

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his holiday season, some students will be doing more than just wrapping and unwrapping gifts. Some are goin' to the chapel. J . B. Workman, senior communications major, and his fiancee, Leigh, will be tying the knot during the holiday break. "We're both busy with school and work and we wanted to do something that would take less planning with less stress," Workman said. Workman's fiancee will graduate from UCO next December. Workman got engaged in the middle of October. The couple is going to elope in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the third or fourth of January. "We're holding a reception in February," Workman said. Senior theater major Jamey

(Keffer)Baker had initially planned to have her wedding in December, but she and her fiance Mitch didn't want to wait. They got married over Thanksgiving break. "We put it together in about two or three months. At first, we had about 20 people coming but it ballooned to about 45," Baker said. Baker and her husband, a UCO graduate, got married for about $300 at Morrison's Flowers. Morrison's has a flower shop, a greenhouse, a small conservatory with an indoor garden and more. An average wedding complete with all the guests, flowers, dresses and tuxes takes months of planning and can cost as much as $20,000, according to a bridal website. There are advantages and disadvantages to weddings planned during the holidays. One perk of a holiday wedding is that the place used to exchange vows may be already decorated, thus

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HILADELPHIA — Hans Thomas was not trying to cause an uproar with his choice of hairstyle. He just liked wearing cornrows. But now the hairstyles worn by Hans and two schoolmates have led to their suspensions from St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in West Philadelphia. Their long hair is the focal point of a debate over the school's uniform policy. The students and their parents say the policy prohibiting braids for boys and other styles deemed "outlandish" or "faddish" is culturally biased against black students. But school officials say the issue boils down to a question of complying with a private school's rules. "The school policy says no outlandish hairstyles. But we don't consider this outlandish," said Dawn

Fassett, Hans' mother another hairstyle school and one of a small administrators deemed group of parents who "outlandish" and questioned the therefore against school school's policy against policy. braids for boys back The school ordered in August. Hans and four other "This is our boys with similar heritage. This is hairstyles to cut their something we have locks or face suspension. been doing for years." Two complied. But However, St. Hans, fellow eighth Rose's pastor, grader Ryan Sharper, Monsignor Wilfred J. and fifth grader Cyleb Pashley, says the real Burton refused. problem is not with Three students at a private Catholic school in On Thursday, school the hairstyles. Pennsylvania will be expelled if they don't cut their officials suspended the "The issue itself is "outlandish" and "faddish" hair. boys and told their not tremendously parents that the boys important," Pashley said. "What explained. face possible expulsion if they fail to matters is the fact that parents are The conflict began this fall when cut their hair by Dec. 11. unwilling to work with what's the new principal at St. Rose "That's his identity. This was not necessary to change the policy." decided to enforce a school policy bothering anybody. It was not Just as public schools opt for prohibiting boys from wearing offensive," said Fassett, whose uniforms to address issues that braids. Hans, an eighth grader, daughter also attends St. Rose. "It might interfere with education, St. responded by taking his hair out of was not affecting his ability to learn. Rose's uniform policy is designed to braids while he was in class. I thought education was more That left him with a big Afro — important than telling them how to limit classroom distractions, Pashley

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Student Writer elta Tau Chi, the American Criminal Justice Association, will be accepting new, unwrapped toys and cash donations to benefit the children of incarcerated mothers at Mabel Bassett. The children will be given the presents at two Christmas parties. The first party will be Monday, Dec, 18 at the minimum-security facility and the second will be Thursday, Dec. 21 at the maximumsecurity facility. "Everyone at both facilities will be eagerly awaiting the Christmas parties. The children of inmates are so often overlooked," said Shirley Denson, the club's public

relations officer. The parties will include food and games for the children. Dr. Gary Steward, the criminal justice club adviser, will be dressed up as Santa at both of the parties. Collection boxes will be available for donations at the Oklahoma City Police Department dispatch and the Criminal Justice Sociology Department, which is located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building in room 201. "Our main goal is to let the children know that they are not going to suffer from the ill effects of the crimes that their mothers have committed. It really makes you feel good to see the looks on the children's faces when they are given their presents," said Denson. •

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San Diego center studies medicinal effects of marijuana We have been trying to get the government to allow real research for the last 25 years," said Student Writer Norma Sapp, the director of NORML in his year the University of California in Oklahoma. San Diego opened the country's first Making marijuana an actual prescription institute to study the medical uses of drug will be very difficult since it cannot be marijuana in at least two patented. Most drug decades. companies will not want to The Center for Medicinal pay millions of dollars for the "I am so glad that there is Cannabis Research will give encyclopedic testing necessary finally going to be funded out $9 million over the next to convince regulators. three years to California Another setback is nonresearch on the effects of researchers. They will conduct smokers have trouble inhaling six or seven marijuana studies marijuana smoke and smoking marijuana. We have been a year involving between 20 it may be hazardous to your trying to get the government and 50 patients. health. Unimed The research will Pharmaceutics of Deerfield, Ill to allow real research for concentrate on four main uses is working on a THC aerosol of marijuana that seem to hold spray, intended to produce the last 25 years." the greatest promise for the same effects as smoking patients with diseases such as marijuana. —Norma Sapp AIDS and cancer. The uses "When someone that you director of Oklahoma's are stopping weight loss, love is suffering from a fatal National Organization for treating muscle spasticity disease you are willing to do the Reform of Marijuana conditions, easing pain and anything to make his or her Laws relieving nausea and vomiting. remaining time as painless as "I am so glad that there is finally going to be possible," said junior Emily Monroe, whose funded research on the effects of marijuana. mother died from cervical cancer. • BY TIMBER MASSEY

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he College of Education will hold a graduation reception for education majors from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dec. 16 in the Education Building foyer. "It's a reception for education majors, undergrad and graduate students," said Robin Lacy,

industrial safety instructor and coordinator of the event. "Graduates take pictures with parents, professors and the dean and it gives everybody one last chance to socialize and get together before they walk across the stage," he said. The event is held each semester and traditionally attracts many participants.

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ALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Vice President Al Gore's court of last resort agreed Tuesday, Dec. 5 to consider his appeal and set a fast-track schedule for what many called the decisive legal duel of Florida's presidential election. But Gore said he might fight on, even if he loses a final attempt to recount ballots. "I don't feel anything other than optimistic," the vice president said, even as polls showed a steep decline in popular support. His odds? "50-50," the Democrat said. Texas Gov. George W. Bush, meanwhile, prepared to "seize the moment" after taking office. "Obviously, we've got a lot of work to do," the Republican said. Written briefs are due at the Florida Supreme Court by noon Wednesday on Gore's last-ditch effort to recount ballots in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Oral arguments will be heard at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 the election's one-month anniversary. A prompt ruling is expected. Also Wednesday: Two trials in

Tallahassee of lawsuits charging that of hypotheticals and I'm just not that a growing number of Americans believe Republicans tampered with applications for comfortable dealing with a hypothetical like Gore should concede and that his postElection Day drive is nearly out of gas. absentee ballots in Seminole and Martin that." An NBC News poll found that 59 Earlier Tuesday, running mate Joe counties. The suits, filed by Gore supporters and considered long shots by many analysts, Lieberman said the campaign was placing its percent of respondents say Gore should "faith" in the Florida Supreme Court. His concede, up from about 50 percent last could cost Bush thousands of votes. In a news conference Tuesday, Gore hinted that a loss there on the recounts week. Sixty-three percent of those surveyed by the Gallup organization said the would be final straw. stopped short of saying he stalemate has lasted too long, up from 50 "We will all live with and would concede if the Florida "Those are hypotheticals abide by that decision," percent in mid-November. Supreme Court rules against Lieberman said the issue still must be Lieberman said. "We have him in the recount case. on top of hypotheticals always said that the Florida played out in court. "When the issues that are "We settle these kinds of disputes with Supreme Court will be the now being considered in the and I'm just not the rule of law and civil processes, not civil 'final arbiter." Florida Supreme Court are comfortable dealing with In any event, time keeps violence," he said. decided, that will be an In Austin, the governor of Texas received slip-sliding away. important point," Gore said. a hypothetical like that." The Democrats' first his first national security briefing and Are the odds now strongly hurdle: They must persuade considered more staff appointments. against him? "I don't really —Al Gore "I think it's going to be important, once the seven justices that they feel that way," he said. democratic presidential have jurisdiction to review the election is over, to show the American In his statements, Gore candidate Monday's decision by Leon people that this administration will be ready seemed to imply that the final word might not come until the County Circuit Judge N. Sanders Sauls, who to seize the moment," Bush said. Four weeks after Election Day, he seemed absentee ballot cases from Seminole and dealt a severe blow to Gore's hopes. Then, the vice president's lawyers must more than ready to move forward. Martin counties reach the state's highest "It's been one month from today when induce the justices to reverse Sauls' decision. court. Question: "Will you hang on while that Each side will have 30 minutes for oral the people actually showed up and started to vote," Bush said. "Here I stand without a arguments Thursday. happens?" Away from the courtroom, polls indicated verdict." • Answer: "Those are hypotheticals on top

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ad campaign began popping up on KOCO and on local billboards. The image of a man in a black jacket, his back to us, let us all know: Jack was back. I remember actually getting excited about this. The magic wasn't there, however, and Bowen seemed to disappear for a while — that is, until Rupert Murdoch required FOX affiliates to carry news programs. So there was Jack's smiling, winking face on Channel 25 (which used to be an indie TV station, complete with news updates by Rockin' Ronnie Kaye and the Million Dollar Movie — that's a different column), amidst a crew of unfamiliar faces. Tim Ross "The Weather Boss," Kristen McIntyre, and others rode alongside Bowen, but the original smooth operator seemed an ill fit for the quasi-news magazine format. It just wasn't right. Maybe it was the changing times that drove him off. The 80's had a certain flavor to them, and Bowen fit right in. Compared to the days of my childhood, the news has been presented in a harder fashion. Bowen was M.C. Hammer, and the new stuff is NWA. It's like that, y'all. So now he's gone, and OKC television won't be the same. Sure, the other anchors are pretty likeable — the Ogles, Bob Barrys, and Heather Unruhs of the world — but none of 'ern are Bowen. So I'm raising my glass for another Old Guard member riding into the sunset. This one's for you, Jack. PLEASED TO ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE: For anyone interested in hearing the real Brandon Grissom rock out (as opposed to the Brandon Grissom Band with special guest Derek England), his band Jiminy Crime is staging a benefit concert for Dana Scribner this Friday, December 8. It's at New Covenant United Methodist Church and ought to be a good time. I'm pretty sure the band takes the stage at 8, with a nominal cover charge of $3. All proceeds will go to help out Dana, who will be undergoing an experimental, life-saving surgery in the near future (this week's Vista). Donations are accepted also ... Have a good break! See you in `01! •

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