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raduation preparations underway By Ercilia Castle

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ome UCO seniors are preparing for the Dec. 18 commencement ceremonies. Some graduation traditions have changed over the course of UCO's history, however a walk through Old North on graduation day marks the beginning of this exciting day. Graduates line up at Old North one hour prior to graduation. As Old North plays the school song, candidates walk through the historic building and continue their march to Hamilton Field House. Caps and gowns are included in the graduation fee and can be picked up Monday through Friday at the UCO Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Tassels are not included in the graduation fee, but can be purchased at the campus bookstore for $4, said Earnest Lamondeu, Barnes and Noble

textbook manager. The bookstore is accommodating students who are not able to pick up their tassel before graduation day. Tassels will be available inside Hamilton Field House at the concession stand, along with other UCO memorabilia. Each college has a unique tassel color: 'College of Liberal Arts – green, 'College of Math and Science – yellow, 'College of Business Administration – brown, • College of Education – baby -124-ue;----- — 'Graduate College – bronze and blue. Undergraduate students will move the tassel from the rightfront of the mortar board to the left-front after the degree is conferred. Graduates earning a master's degree will wear the tassel to the left-front and move it to the right-front upon degree confirmation. "The biggest distinction

(between undergraduate and graduate degree earners) is that the master's graduates will be hooded," said Terry May, assistant vice president of academic affairs. The Alumni Association, in partnership with each college and dean, is sponsoring a graduation reception for graduates and their guests. The deans and faculty will be there to welcome graduates. Each college has its own reception and are all held on Dec. 18 before the ceremonies. The College of Math and Science will host a reception at 7:45 -a:m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Howell Hall Atrium. The College of Education's reception will be held in the first floor foyer from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The graduation reception hosted by the College of Business Administration will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Troy Smith Atrium.

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—Staff photo by Chieko Hara Julie Wang, Interior Design, graduating graduate student, checks her appearance in a mirror while modeling her graduation attire for friends.

Local couple donates mansion to University university related social events, said Keith Weber, research By Jarrod Briley assistant to the President's office. StaffiAlliter 'We (UCO) - dbn't know exactly what will be done with the house local family's recent yet. We won't take possession of it donation has increased until the end of the year; so, that university holdings by decision will come later," Weber eight city lots, a 1000-square foot said. guest cottage and 4,000 square The title will be transferred to foot, 91-year-old home replete with UCO sometime in January. reception area and heated Although donated, the real swimming pool. estate is far from free, costing —Staff photo by Landon Salyer The home will possibly be used V See MANSION, The new President's residence was donated by Jim and Mary White of Edmond. The 91-year as a partial residence for President Page 5 old house is located at 607 North Boulevard is valued at $500,000. Webb and his family and for

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Diplomas are not handed GRADUATION Continued from front page out during commencement

As time goes by..

ceremonies. Diploma frames can be purchased through a fund raising program sponsored by the Alumni Association. Graduates can order their By Trent Dugas 16 inch by 18 inch diploma Staff Writer frame for $59.99 by calling 1CO has seen its share 800-422-4100 or by logging of historical events on to Diploma Display's Web since the doors site at opened in 1889. www.diplornadisplay.com , UCO's progression rate has said Sal Joya, Diploma increased by leaps and bounds. Display customer service Many faculty, staff and representative. students have come and gone Diploma Display's UCO from UCO's campus but frame is gold metal with probably forgot about the events bronze and blue matting. on or off campus that shaped It also has the university their UCO lives at that time. seal, Joya said Those that do remember are A portion of the proceeds probably the people directly benefits the Alumni involved in the event and will Association's projects. never forget. The decade started out in 1990 with a 100th birthday party for UCO. UCO, then Normal School for Oklahoma Territory, was Vol. 101, No. 27 founded in December 1890 and (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 the first class started almost a Editor In Chief Celie Rabalais Writer Jarrod Briley year later on Nov. 7. Mng. Editor Stephanie J. Eggeling Sports Editor J.W. Reagor The festivities for UCO's Copy Editor Sheri Guyse Sports Writer Justin Villines Sports Writer Nick Spross 100th birthday began in 1990 Asst. Copy Editor Robyn Lydick Advertising Mgr Wendy Werber Photographer Landon Salyer and continued through 1991. Photographer Chieko Ham Ad Sales Carmen Gore Photographer 1991 was struck with another Tony Oltmann Writer Trent Dugas Cartoonist John Lurry movement in UCO's history. Writer Fachaitte Kinslow Webmaster Shauna Hardway On July 1, 1991, then called Writer Robyn Lydick Circulation Shane Pratt Writer Ercilia Castle Technical Director Trent Dugas Central State University, officially became the University Director of Student Publications Dr. John DeSanto, APR of Central Oklahoma. The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, The name change marked the semi-weekly during the academic year except exams and holiday periods, first time in university history to and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of include Oklahoma in its name. Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034-5209. Though Oklahoma Governor Telephone: (405) 974-5549. One-year subscription rate $12. Periodicals David Walters did not show up postage paid at Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. The Vista's Editorial Board meets once a week. Editorials represent the to the ceremonies, he did views of the majority of the Editorial Board. Opinion columns, reviews proclaim that day the University and commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the of Central Oklahoma Day. views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Journalism, UCO Also coming as a shocker to or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Cartoons represent the UCO was when current UCO views of the artist. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Regents or UCO. president Bill Lillard announced "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. his retirement after 17 years on University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. the job. The retirement would not take LETTERS effect until 1992. The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues It marked the end of a 45-year and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced with a maximum of 150 words, include the author's printed name, major, span in education for Lillard. classification and phone number. Non-students must include title and In the summer of 1992, daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity Governor George Nigh took over and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista the reigns as president of UCO reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish after Lillard retired. anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034-5209 or deliver in person to the Nigh was secret in his plans editor, Communications Bldg, Rm 107. Letters can be sent via e-mail to for UCO but did tell the campus thevista@hotmail.com . that exciting new things were in The Vista is online at http://www.libarts.ucok.edu/journalism/vista.html . development. This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, 123 S Nigh's revolution for UCO Broadway, Edmond, OK 73003. would not be seen until 1993

The College of Liberal Arts' reception will be in the Cherokee Room, University Center from noon to 1:15 p.m. Commencement service is ceremonial. President Webb said he will be available after each commencement to meet students' families and take photos with graduates. Craddock said she is always amazed at the flowers, gifts, and teddy bears showered upon graduates. As students walk, across the stage and shake hands with their respective dean, each is given a navy blue diploma display case. Students should not panic that authentic diplomas are not inside the case.

DECEMBER 9, 1999

Writer reflects on the last decade

when the "master plan" was approved. The master plan's layout and construction plan was better understood on campus and a groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 22, 1994.

graduate students become the number one suspect in the bombing. The FBI questioned Abraham Ahmad who graduated in 1990 and then later arrested him in London. Ahmad was soon released because he was not involved in the bombing and a public apology was given to Ahmad In 1995, UCO's student newspaper The Vista was named number one in the region for best all-around non-daily newspaper for the Southwest District. The President of the United States of America visited UCO's campus in 1996 to give a speech. Thousands of spectators showed up to hear Clinton talk about education, terrorism and technology for law enforcement. Later that year, a new law in Oklahoma put many people on the edge of their seat but as a public facility, UCO had to take action. Under the Oklahoma SelfDefense Act, licensed citizens could carry concealed weapons. The UCO Department of Public Safety expressed concern and reminded UCO that handguns were not allowed on campus. UCO saw a new president begin his duties in 1997. Roger Webb became a part of UCO's history of presidents. He made quick friends in the Communications Department by bailing out UCO's yearbook The Bronze Book. 1998 carried UCO to new heights in the sports world. The football team won the Lone Star Conference for the first time in school history. A new telephone system was installed on campus and a new Wellness Center was planned and approved for construction. The telephone system was put in place to alleviate the potential problems from Y2K.

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The campus celebrated together at 11:38 a.m. and a barbecue ensued at 11:45. The day was chosen because of the Oklahoma Land Rush that happened on that same day in 1889. Also on the agenda was the announcement that would affect every person who drove their vehicle to UCO. Nigh promised 2000 additional parking places but everybody would need to have patience with construction. Then tragedy struck Oklahoma City at 9:02 a.m. on April 19th, 1995. The Alfred P. Murrah building was bombed, leaving 170 dead. This number includes the rescuer who was killed when debris fell and hit her in the head and the person that the one leg not accounted for belonged to. All of UCO's faculty, staff and students were influenced that day and UCO lost many students to the blast: emotionally and physically. Dana Cooper, UCO student, and her 2-year-old son Christopher were killed in the explosion. Former UCO baseball player and coach Scott Williams was also killed in the blast. UCO also saw one of its

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Dean of Liberal Arts steps down By Trent Dugas

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fter 15 years as Dean of Liberal Arts, Cliff Warren is stepping down to better enjoy his life. Warren is leaving his post of 15 years as the UCO dean and assuming a position as Creative

Studies professor "I don't see it as a step down," Warren said. "I am closing out my career. I am in my 60's and it is time to wind down. I want to go back to what I enjoy most. "Being Dean is very busy, it absorbs your life. You have no life particularly if you are in the arts.

You feel the need to see everybody's product, go to the concerts, go to the jazz and go to the musicals," he said. Warren said he has always been caught up in communications and writing throughout his life and career.

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—Staff photo by Chieko Hara Dr. Clif' Warren, Liberal Arts dean, is stepping down after 15 years of service. Warren accepted a position as a Creative Studies professor and will continue teaching at UCO.

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Continued from page 3 He said his life has always been full of deadlines. After years of television deadlines, newspaper deadlines and radio deadlines, Warren said he would like to get back to some of his own time. "I enjoy teaching and I am working with people, who are producing and enjoy the creative business of putting things together," he said. "I enjoy trying to make the best we can out of them (students) and then shipping the product off to the real world for challenges on what they have learned at UCO." Warren said he is proud of what his department has accomplished since he became dean. Some of the major accomplishments include musicals, theater productions and The New Plains Review, he said. The New Plains Review is the UCO writers' publication and is distributed all over the country. "We are always limited by the funds and by the scope of what we

can do," Warren said, "We do a lot on a shoestring. I think the university as a whole has been cut short on money for years and years and we still have turned out quality products with very, very little money. We are the best deal around in this state." UCO has an international reputation for being one of the top 40 writing schools in the nation, Warren said. He said he would like for it to continue because there is a definite need for this kind of writing outlet in Oklahoma. "I also feel very good about the professors that we have been able to bring in," Warren said. "We hired very quality people in the past ten years and we have been able to build the departments. We have brilliant people here." UCO is getting better and better, he said, and he feels the school is in very good hands and they have excellent people to run it. "It is time for me now to wind

interviewed is extensive and ranges from famous movie stars like Jane Fonda, Brooke Shields and Lawrence It's time for me to Oliveir to directors and producers. wind down and do "I knew Hollywood pretty some of the things I well," he said. "I won two fellowships to want to do. Hollywood and studied at the —Dr. Clif' Warren American Film Institute and College of Liberal Arts I also studied at the Screen Dean Actor's Guild. I learned all about film adaptation and worked on the film Annie." down and to do some of the things Warren worked on Love Boat, I want to do," Warren said. the television show, and a number "I want to do some of my own of shows as a professor student writing for a change." learning how to put together a During Warren's career, he has comedy series. come into close contact with plenty He learned how to choose the of media sources. material and how to put it before He said he has worked for three the public on shows like Three's different newspapers, been on Company. television for over 20 years, been Warren said his life was on NBC's program called Danny's "decades of busy," and he cannot Day as a movie and book reviewer wait before he gets more time for and worked for FOX for two years. his personal life so he can travel to He said the list of people he has

places like Greece, Spain and Mexico. "Fifteen years is a very long run for a dean," he said. "Usually it lasts around five or six years. You get burned out. You don't have a life." Warren started out early with immense responsibilities. By the time he was 24 years old, Warren said he was head of the English and Humanities Department at Oklahoma City University. This was because he finished high school early, finished college early, had his master's degree by the time he was 20 years old and joined the Marine Corps at 21. "You should take all the opportunities that come along in life and you should be adaptable," Warren said. He said to always tailor your talent to suit your needs and that you are the only person that can make yourself famous. "It's all about timing," Warren said.

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MANSION Continued from front page UCO $150,000 in mortgage fees, an expenditure recently approved by the Regents for Higher Education, according to an Oct. 29 article in the Edmond Sun. UCO will also pay all future insurance and maintenance costs, said Dr. Bill Wiseman, director of University Relations. "It is part of UCO now, just like any other building. And it will be our responsibility to oversee its upkeep." Wiseman did not know how much this upkeep would cost. The real estate, valued at $500,000, was donated by Jim and Mary White, 19 year residents of Edmond. Jim White is a development agent for the Subway franchise of western Oklahoma, according to an Oct. 29, Edmond Sun article. The home is located at 607 North Boulevard. "I'm not in it for accolades or anything," White said in an interview with the Edmond Sun. "I just did it because it's the right thing to do. It's a neverending saga of taking care of the old house. Someone has to have assets to take care of it, and the university will."

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1990's Continued from front page The Wellness Center is planned for construction in the year 2000. 1999 has been a busy year. May 3, 1999 observed one of the biggest tornadoes in Oklahoma history ravage the south community near Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro area. Hundreds of people lost their

homes and personal belongings. David Henry, former UCO senior, died in the storm while trying to save his wife Sandy. Henry threw his body on top of his wife's when the tornado's wind threw a vehicle into their house and on top of them. His wife said she spent his last moments of life talking to him. She said the two had their last chance to say "I love you." Traditional students who

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wanted to live on campus witnessed the University Commons go up and open its doors in the fall semester. UCO's star basketball player Eddie Robinson became the first UCO player to make the roster of an NBA team. Robinson signed with the Charlotte Hornets as a free agent in August. Fall break was taken away from-students making UCO the

only university in Oklahoma without a fall break. The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity on UCO's campus was kicked off because of alcohol violations in the fraternity's house. The year 2000 and beyond are sure to be interesting for UCO and its personnel. Research contributed by Justin Villines

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New year, new home...

Archives move to library By Jarrod Briley

John Kein, Select Visions Carpentry, pastes glue on Rover Cove Base which protects walls from vaccum cleaners. Kein is working on preparing the north end of the second floor of the Max Chambers library where the archives will be relocated after the first of the year.

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he UCO archive, currently located at Evans Hall, will be moved to the second floor of the Max Chambers Library sometime after the first of the year. Evans will be renovated and turned into a ballroom for alumni events. The archive contains historical documents about Oklahoma and UCO, and a variety of written works from past UCO students and public officials. After renovations are complete, Evans will be used for alumni reunions and various UCO events, said Ron

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Bogle, vice president of external affairs. "There will â&#x20AC;˘ be a tremendous effort made to preserve the architectural history of Evans and the archive, Bogle said. The archive was originally located in Chambers library and relocated to Evans in the 80s. However, due to problems with moisture, the administration decided to relocate it to Chambers. A new home for the archive is currently under construction in the north end of the second floor and should be completed soon after the first of the year, said Nichole Willard, head archivist.

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`Legacy Bricks' mark students in stone By Ercilia Castle

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have the opportunity to leave their mark in stone. East of Old North a commemorative brick project exists. Bricks range from $100 to $250. "With the significance of being the last class of 4 99 and the up and coming classes of 2000, the brick project would be a great way for students to go together and purchase bricks between one another or —Staff photo by Chieko Hara with family members to create `Legacy Bricks' can be found on the east side of Old North. `Legacy Bricks,'" said Lisa Craddock, director of alumni Bricks can be purchased from $100 to $250 each. relations.

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Parking options ready for graduation By Ercilia Castle

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Oral Interpretation wins 20 awards at tournaments By Robyn Lydick

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CO's oral interpretation (CH) team won 11 awards at the Northern Oklahoma College Forensics Tournament held Dec. 3, in Tonkawa. UCO was ranked second overall among the 12 schools in competition. UCO was ranked as the top Oklahoma school in individual events. MeShawn Conley won 4th in poetry. Rosilyn Macumber won 4th in prose and 2nd in poetry. Hayley McPheeters won 3rd in poetry and 3rd in dramatic duet. Julie Repass won 4th in persuasive speaking. Michael Stutzman won 6th in poetry and 3rd in dramatic duet. Lauren Vargas won 4th in informative speaking and 3rd in impromptu speaking. Roger Wiebelt-Smith won 6th in prose and 3rd in informative speaking. Amanda DeWeese, Brandi

Goforth and Dennis Gothard also competed. The team also brought home nine awards from the Southwest Oklahoma State (SWOSU) tournament Nov. 20. The team placed top in Oklahoma schools at the tournament. Goforth and McPheeters won medals in dramatic interpretation. DeWeese and Goforth garnered a silver medal in dramatic duet, Tammy Davidson and Wiebelt-Smith earned a gold medal in dramatic duet as did McPheeters and Stutzman. Wiebelt-Smith took a silver in informative speaking. His topic was Elvis impersonators. Vargas took a gold for her history of the yo-yo speech. Macumber took a gold in poetry interpretation and a silver in prose interpretation. Coach Rozilyn Miller said she

is proud of the team. "They all work exceptionally hard at the events," Miller said. "They're such nice people, too." She commented on the medal

contests that do not require "Jan's been an angel to us," staying overnight because of the Miller said. costs involved, Miller said. Hoyden has been supportive Traditionally, debate and CH of the fledgling OI team, Miller have been linked in high schools said. Debate and OI can be taken for credit as Lab Forensics. The class is suggested, but not necessary, for students who want to compete. They all work exceptionally "These events are really good hard at the events. experience for any students who want to improve their I wanted the world to know presentation skills," Miller said. our students were first place. 01 is different at college level compared to high school, Miller —Rozilyn Miller said. "At college level, the duo (in Oral Interpretation dramatic duet) cannot touch each Coach other. They hold their notebooks and stand next to each other. • i'4,: cl-nogz•:....;,. .25:271.A201,0 "It is much more difficult than ntagg:Akag' system used at the SWOSU and some colleges. UCO has two blocked acting," Miller said. tournament. separate teams. The OI team is "Hayley (McPheeters) and "I think they did not want to two years old. Michael (Stutzman) have a scene have rankings. They wanted "We are funded out of the where he strangles her, so he more of a festival atmosphere debate (squad's) budget," Miller grasps the air around her throat rather than a competitive said. and she dies. They did it atmosphere," Miller said. Miller even shares an office beautifully." "I wanted the world to know with Jan Hoyden, The next tournament is in our students were first plaCe." communications instructor and February at the University of The OI team travels to debate coach. Oklahoma.

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Unidentified man seen lurking in West Hall By Jarrod Briley

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suspicious man seen lurking in the West Hall women's bathroom and near the building on numerous occasions has prompted the UCO Department of Public Safety (DPS) to increase the number of officers

patrolling that area. Formerly, one officer regularly patrolled West Hall and occasionally walked throughout the building, checking for intruders. DPS added between two and five officers to patrol the area, said Capt. Christopher Wooldridge. "We don't know how he

gained access to the building," Wooldridge said. He added: "No one reported him trying to assault any of the students." DPS is currently investigating the incident. To allay fears and replace rumor with fact, Todd Duncan, director of residence life, and

Artists donate partial profit By Allison Franklin group didn't discuss individual profits, Hyde said. Student According to Hyde, the artists ttendance and sales usually make $200 to $300 at the were high at UCO's Art A'Fair. 18th annual Art A'Fair "This amount may vary held Dec. 4 and 5, said Dean substantially, though, depending Hyde, a retired UCO art professor on the artists' experience and whose works were showcased in prices," Hyde said. the event. This year, each artist gave a The Art A'Fair was held at the donation from their profit to the studio and home of UCO Coffee Creek Riding Center, an watercolor instructor and organization that helps disabled professional artist Cletus Smith. children ride horses. Ten of UCO's students, faculty, The idea for the first Art A'Fair and alumni, along with three came from Hyde, who wanted to additional artists, displayed and "bring fine artists and craftsmen sold their works at the show. together." Food art, photographs, paper "We select about 12 artists each lamps, beaded and woven jewelry, year to participate. We always try ceramics, and wooden vases were to bring together a congenial a few of the items displayed. group," he said. The artists collected money Students who participated this individually for their works. The year were Zina Gelona and Mary

Hines. Current and retired faculty participants were Hyde, Larry Hefner, Bob Palmer, and Frank Simons. Alumni participants were Debby Clements, Georgia Martin, Karen Reinholtz, and Denise Wynia. Also participating were artists Pam Green, Cary Sappenfield, and Lori Sheltman. According to Hyde, the Art A'Fair will take place again next year. "It is always the first weekend after Thanksgiving weekend. We are looking forward to another successful show," Hyde said. Some of the Art A'Fair participants will also display their works in a faculty art show Jan. 30 through Feb. 28 in the art gallery of UCO's art building.

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DPS officers met with West Hall residents Tuesday evening. Some Hall residents were spreading rumors that the suspect was a publicized serial rapist, currently stalking women near the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, according to several students attending the meeting.

"The serial rapist is isolated to a very small area in Norman and attacks a very specific type of women. He is not the man seen (in West Hall)," said DPS officer Shirley Lanning at the meeting. Although West Hall has a

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President's Club host party for underprivileged children

members of various departments and student organizations, StudentiAtriter Harrison said. Children will receive presents etween 150 and 200 local youngsters will get and talk to Santa Claus at the start to see Santa Claus at the of the party, son said. annual Presidents' Club Christmas Party for Basically, we're just Underprivileged Children on Dec. trying to provide for 10. The party will be from 3 to 5 children who might p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the otherwise not have the University Center. "Basically, we're just trying to option of participating in provide for children who might a Christmas party like otherwise not have the option of this. participating in a Christmas party —Nicholas Harrison like this," said Nicholas Harrison, Vice President of the vice president of the Presidents' Presidents' Club Club. The children, who are in kindergarten through third grade, After that, they will decorate are sponsored by 300 to 400 cookies and make Christmas cards. The celebration will end with refreshments and Christmas carols, Harrison said. "It's an important part of the Christmas spirit—to give something back to the community," Harrison said. Years from now, Harrison said, the children will "remember these student organizations and what reserve your seat. UCO put together for them." 'I< By Lisa Abraham

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Social Studies Fair looks back into the past By Robyn Lydick

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ore than 450 sixth, seventh and eighth graders presented social science projects at the 1999 Social Science Fair held at UCO Dec. 1. The fair, whose theme was "The World is a Better place Because..." attracted students from Summit, Sequoyah, Cimarron, Carl Albert and Independence Enterprise middle schools. "There were 276 projects this year," said Dr. James Baker, professor of history and geography and director of the fair. "The projects were all very impressive. It's pretty clear a

lot of hard work went into them." Areas of study highlighted by the projects included anthropology, history, government, geography, economics and sociology. The projects were judged by students in Baker's social studies methods class. Trophies were awarded for each of three categories — individual essays, individual projects and partnership projects — for each grade level. Expenses for the 1999 Social Studies Fair were covered by the UCO Foundation. Kathy Fine, a sixth grade teacher at Cimarron Middle

School, brought 50 students. of opportunity to show their "I really appreciate work." coming," Fine said. Andrew Scheffe, a student of Fine's, won first place in individual projects in the sixth grade division. "I can't tell you how much I've learned listening to students present," Fine —Kathy Fine said. Sixth Grade Teacher "History is Cimarron Middle School so vast, and they find so many "As sixth graders, and interesting facts I may never seventh and eighth graders, the had heard." students do not get a whole lot Fine said she requires six

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re you wanting to get your friends gifts for Christmas, but don't have a lot of money to spend. Here are a few gift ideas to help stretch your money a little further. • The Gift of Words. If you like to write, create a poem or find one of your favorite poems, print it on stationary and then have it framed. • I'm Sweet on You. Buy

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her car, but the certificate must be used before June 25, 2000. •Gift from Scratch. When trying to find the perfect gift, find out what the person likes to do for a hobby. For example, if buying for an artist, buy an inexpensive sketch book and colored pencils. Also, you can collect scrap pieces of paper and staple them together and put them inside a folder. This also makes a nice sketch book. • Learn to Cook from Scrap. If you know someone who likes to cook or needs to learn how to

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STALKER Continued from page 10 visitors curfew â&#x20AC;&#x201D; midnight on Sunday and 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; residents frequently ignore the rule, entertaining male guests long after the curfew has ended. Some residents even escort unknown men into the building, believing they are friends of other residents, Lanning said. Any resident breaking curfew rules, and men caught in West Hall after curfew, risk disciplinary action, Duncan said. Depending on the number and severity of the violations, punishment can range from warnings and loss of visitation privileges to banishment from West Hall, Duncan said. Women attending the meeting voiced concerns about West Hall outer doors, some of which have broken locks or are propped open by some West Hall residents.

Duncan said the broken locks are currently under repair and pleaded with the women to cease propping the doors open. "A propped open door doesn't discriminate. You may just want to let in one of your friends, but anyone could walk in. You have to think of the other people who live here and their safety before doing something like that," Duncan said. Duncan also said that peepholes may be installed in each of the East Hall dorm room doors. DPS first received reports of the suspicious man on Friday, by an East Hall resident who reported being startled by a man who leapt from one of the showers. "I walked into the bathroom and he jumped out of the shower," the witness said. For fear of retaliation she

asked not to be identified. "I didn't stick around long enough to find out why he was in there; I just ran," the witness said. The man, fully clothed, made no attempt to attack the witness and did not follow her as she ran. The witness located a DPS officer who was patrolling outside of West Hall. The officer thoroughly searched the building for the suspect, who was not found. However, this was not the first time the man had been seen at West Hall. The witness had seen the man several days earlier. She first saw him inside West Hall in the wee hours of Nov. 30 as he was being escorted outside by a fellow resident. The man had been pacing the halls when the resident became suspicious and confronted him.

Later, about 4 a.m. the same morning, the witness and a friend were outside and saw the man pacing between two of the West Hall doors. The man realized that he was being watched, jumped into his car and sped away. Although the man was in the West Hall women's bathroom and leapt at the witness from the shower, DPS is not convinced the man had ulterior motives. Men are seen frequently in West Hall after visiting hours. It is possible he was just visiting one of the other girls. Right now, the man has committed no crime and DPS in not looking for a suspect, Lanning said. The witness believes otherwise. "I don't think he was dating anyone (in West Hall) or here to see anyone. He was just really dirty and old, so I don't think any of the girls here would have

anything to do with him" the witness said. The witness described the man as being Caucasian and in his mid to late 30s. He had midshoulder length, dusty blond or light brown hair and wore white high-top sneakers and a black bomber jacket. "The most obvious feature was his eyes. They were super blue; I mean really, really blue. You couldn't miss them," the witness said. The man was between 5 foot 7 inches tall and 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighed about 160 pounds. He drove a gray, boxy looking car that was probably an American model, the witness said. "We could be making something big out of something that's not," Lanning said. 4

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• Baptist Collegiate Ministry will meet at 7:59 p.m. every Thursday in the Baptist Student Union. For more information, call Charles, Janay or Cindy at 341-1232.

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drinks will be served. For more information, call Melanie Gile • Toastmaster International at 340-9849. will meet at 12:30 p.m. every • Student Academy of Thursday in Room 320B in the University Center. For more Forensic Science will meet at 7:15 p.m. on the first Tuesday of information, call 844-7147. every month and at 1:00 p.m. the third Friday of every month Gay Alliance For • Tolerance and Equality in Howell Hall, Room 319. For (GATE) will meet at 7:30 p.m. more information call, Rhiannon every Tuesday in the Liberal Brinkley at 408-9054. Arts Building, Room 211. For YX Files will meet at 7 p.m. more information, call Robert every Thursday in the Education Jones at 974-5534. Building, Room 206. For more • International Student information call, Desi Simpson Council will meet at 4 p.m. at 330-6972. every Monday in the News items for publication in International Student Office. For more information, call Jason Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in Harris at 715-2936. advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of Physics & Engineering • the Communications Building, Club will meet every other and should be typed or printed. Tuesday at noon in Howell Hall, Information will not be accepted Room 100. A different guest over the telephone. Items may speaker is scheduled for each run for two weeks prior to the meeting. Free pizza and soft event depending on space. < or Connie Killpack at 359-6688.

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Trollies called to halt in Edmond By Lisa Abraham StudentWriter

dmond's Downtown Task Force decided on Dec. 2 to kill a trolley-system proposal so that more of the budget could be spent on city beautification projects. The trolley idea was first mentioned at a city planning retreat this summer and had since been gaining momentum, said an article in the Nov. 21 edition of The Edmond Sun.

The trolley was intended to enhance Downtown Edmond and provide a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, officials working with the project said in the article. The Sun's article stated that in November, members of the task force and the Edmond Public Transportation Committee had debated over whether the trolley's route would stretch to the UCO campus so that students, particularly those in nearby

apartment complexes, could use the trolley as alternative transportation. However, Keith Weber, task force member and research assistant to the president at UCO, said he believes that "the net effect on commuting students even if we had the trolley would be negligible." Weber based his opinion on the fact that the trolley would travel the Metro Transit route and on his belief that students have more efficient methods of transportation. The Downtown Task Force, Weber said, is a "small group concerned with the development of the city." It includes Although we like the representatives of the idea of a trolley, there Edmond Economic are more pressing Development Authority and downtown business needs. people. —Keith Weber The committee meets periodically. Research Assistant After reviewing the to the President trolley proposal carefully, task force

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Weber said the task force members agreed against it. Weber said the task force considered two things: what had two main reasons for was most important to the city rejecting the trolley proposal: and when it was most they believed the route needed important modification, and the cost to the city was too high. The net effect on The Edmond Sun commuting students reported that the annual even if we had the operating cost if the city trolley would be were to buy a trolley would be $115,544, negligible. "although fares and federal money could offset that. Keith Weber "That figure could Research Assistant increase by a little more to the President that $5,000 a year if the city were to lease a trolley." He said they agreed. City manager Leonard "We want to see a trolley in Martin said that about $200,000 is budgeted each our environment, but now is year for downtown not the right time. "Although we like the idea improvements. Including monies that of a trolley, there are more remain from last year, the pressing needs," said Weber. current fund is about V See Trolley $350,000. Page 16 In making their decision,

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TROLLIES Continued from page 15 One such "pressing need" is the beautification of Edmond. Beautification involves such projects as installation of fountains, identification markers and gateways; planting of trees; improvement of the streetscape, using stamped concrete and more streetlights; and even implementing uniform park benches and trash cans, Weber said. He said he thinks beautification is a "virtual certainty" and believes the city council will approve the final design for the project. Weber said the design is currently being developed by Land Plan, a company with headquarters in Tulsa. Beautification projects are expected to begin soon after the design is approved and funds become available, Weber said. He said he thinks this will

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happen "a couple of months" from now. Weber said it is too early in the process to determine the total cost of beautification. He assumes costs would be calculated after the design has been approved. Weber is optimistic about the changes beautification would make in Downtown Edmond The area will be nicer and more appealing, both visually and as a place for people to come and hang out," Weber said. "It will encourage people to walk through the downtown area ... if something looks nice, people are more apt to come and stay." Explaining why the Downtown Task Force supports beautification, Weber said, "We want to have a role in making our environment a better place, because it's important for our environment, and it's important for us." '41(

Court will hear Kentucky State yearbook case

he full 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to hear a censorship case, giving many free-speech advocates hope that the court will strike down decisions from lower courts upholding Kentucky State University's confiscation of student yearbooks five years ago. No date has been set for oral arguments concerning Kincaid v. Gibson, but the full 13-judge panel agreed to hear the case Nov. 29 after student plaintiffs requested their consideration. Three months ago, a threejudge panel of the court ruled that university officials were justified in confiscating about 2,000 copies of the 1992-94 - student yearbook, The Thorobred. KSU officials said they blocked the book's distribution because they thought the book

cast the university in a poor light and was poorly produced. They noted the book failed to incorporate the school's colors and contained several photographs that were either without captions or had nothing to do with the campus. The full court's decision to hear the case pleased studentpress advocates who criticized the panel's ruling because they said it depended solely on a high school censorship case, Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. In that case, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that school officials could censor school publications only if they have a legitimate reason for doing so. The panel's decision marked the first time federal appellate judges applied the Hazelwood ruling at a collegiate level. < Provided by College Press

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Swan Lake... Adam Faalolbr, a worker with Christmas Inc., works on the holiday decorations near Broncho Lake. Several wooden cut-out swans outlined in white lights will grace the area now through the new year. The decorations are part of the university's annual WinterGlow celebration.

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CEINNIT€C)N1 Blo-SorvIcem, Inc. 716 N.W. 23rd Street • OKC, OK 73103 (4-05) 521-9204 Bring this ad for an additional bonus. New donors only. Must be 18-49 years of Ewe. possess a valid ID and proof of local address 8 Social Security number.

Statement:

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to throw a pizza party. Our guests come for great food in a clean, safe, fun atmosphere. We are here to make pizza,

make $, and have

fun , practicing respect and keeping things in perspective while we do.

Wouldn't you like to

work where you are accepted for who you are, and respected for the job you do? Our employees average over $8.-2-5- hour to start, and get a generous food allowance, flexible schedules, and listen to good music. Visit the original store' in Stillwater,

locations in Tulsa, and

in OKC - at 6616 N.

Western and at the Bricktown Ballpark.

4), Apply, and Eat, to person.

One Planet, One Pizza.

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Correction Santa and Mrs. Claus' true identities are revealed by reader

hough I very much appreciate your coverage of the 1999 Winter Glow program, I want to inform you that the two people pictured as Santa and Mrs. Claus on the December 2 issue of The Vista were misidentified. No one requested this information and the names of

he individuals PortraP.ng Santa and mrs. Claus, in the Dec. 2 issue of The Vista, was misidentified. Santa was Bob Austin, former Academic Advisor and mrs. Claus was portrayed by Elizabeth pettdarvis of Facilities Management. Dean Clif' warren and Dr. Roberta Sloan portrayed Santa and Mrs. Claus in Winter Glow 1998. The vi.

sta apologize s for this

error and any inconvenience it may have caused. -4(

last year's individuals were used. An honest mistake, but an obvious one, due to the placement of the photo and caption. I would appreciate a printed indication that the UCO staff members who really participated this year are Bob Austin, retired Academic

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Kristen Eckstein Coordinator of Student Programs

will hold open poetry readings

The National Cowboy at 2 p.m. the last Sunday of "The Sunshine Boys," by Hall of Fame and Western every month. For more Neil Simon, will be performed Heritage Center will host a information or to sign up for a at 8 p.m. through Dec. 11 at

Children's Cowboy Christmas Special with the Red Dirt Rangers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday Events: on Dec. 11. For more The Festival of Lights information, call 478-2250, will be held through Dec. 31 at ext. 280. Shannon Springs Park in Chickasha. Admission is free. Readings: For more information, call Full Circle Bookstore 224-0787.

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appreciate it! The coverage was helpful in building the UCO tradition. I am just wanting Liz to get some credit as soon as possible for being so dedicated to this university.

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The following is a list of events taking place in Edmond and the metro area for the week of Dec. through Dec. 16.

Advising Staff member and Liz Pendarvis, in Facilities Management Administration. Liz deserves this recognition, as she is one of the main coordinators of the Winter Glow program. Once again, we had better coverage and attention from The Vista this year that ever before, and we really do

reading, call 842-2900.

Jewel Box Theater, 3700 N. Walker. For more information, Sandmans Coffee Haus, call 521-1786. 2416 NW 23rd in Oklahoma City, will hold open mic poetry Ballet Oklahoma will readings at 8:30 p.m. every perform "The Nutcracker" Thursday. For more Dec. 10 through 12 and Dec. information, call 524-73107. 17 through 19. For more

Theater:

information, call 848-TOES.

RESTAURANT & PUB DINING • DANCING • GAMES • POOL

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7.00 - $8.00 An Hour

At RPS, your search is over. With our outstanding pay of $7.00 to $8.00 an hour and convenient schedules, we have the perfect part-time job for you. We're currently hiring Package Handlers for a variety of shifts starting early morning, late night, afternoon and overnight.

PACKAGE HANDLERS If you are at least 18 years of age, can lift 60 pounds, have reliable transportation and are able to work 5 days a week part-time and year-round, we need your help loading and unloading trailers at our Oklahoma location. You just need to stop in at RPS. We're hiring part-time Package Handlers starting at $7.00 to $8.00 per hour. And in addition to the great starting pay, you'll also enjoy: • • • •

a non-union work environment weekly paychecks a $.50/hour pay raise after 90 days tuition assistance (add $1.00/hour credit toward tuition after 30 days)

Sound incredible? Want to know more? Stop by our facility at 1500 W. Reno, Oklahoma City and fill out an application between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday, or call 232-3804.

RPS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides a multicultural work environment

FREE beer 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $1 Draws after 10:30 p.m. (Must be 21 to enter.)

OKC's Best Spot For Live Entertainment 2820 N.W. 63rd St. • 842-2729 Inside French Market Mall

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DEADLINES DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 974-5549 or 974-5916 for additional info.

NOTICES DUI SCHOOL State Certified MON/TUES, Dec 27, 28, 1999 5:20-10:40 PM QUALTY INN Edmond (405)232-1942 CREDIT AVAILABLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our tuition discounts 348-7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training NEW SESSION every 4 wks PRIVATE TUTORING available *PREPARATION for TOEFL

SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote. A-Z TYPING HAS MOVED One mile W of campus (off 2nd St). Type term papers, writing and/or research assistance, resumes, etc. No job too large or small. Call Con at 348-5673. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Thursday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732. MAINLY STUDENTS! 4.0 SNU grad types 130+wpm with 20+ yrs experience in editing/writing in APA, MLA, criminal justice, etc. Also resumes. Undergraduate, graduate & international students welcome. APPT ONLY. Downtown Edmond, Visa/Mastercard, 3402001. ***ASAP TYPING*** 3 blocks W of campus. Type & edit term papers, writing/editing/research assistance available, ALL formats: APA, ASR, MLA, Turabian, etc. Resumes, manuscripts, novels, theses, database mgmt, or any other computer generated production. A professional service. 330-8973 SELL YOUR BOOKS back to other college students FREE OF CHARGE. You can also look at ads other students have placed to sell their college textbooks. Think of the money you could SAVE! Go to this website: http://www.oe-pages.com/ EDUCATION/College1/ anakinsky800

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EMPLOYMENT $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901. $25/HR! Direct sales reps needed NOW! Market credit card applications person-to-person. Commissions average $250-500/wk. 1-800-6512832. AUTO INSURANCE rates got you down?? Call us for a quote. We could save you $$. Also get a $20,000 renters policy for $18/mo, 330-6755. APPOINTMENT SETTER wanted! Insurance agency will pay top dollar for motivated, friendly person. Great pay, flexible hrs. PERFECT college job. Call Dennis Lusk at 858-8668. $$MANAGE A BUSINESS ON YOUR CAMPUS$$ Versity.com , an Internet notetaking company, is looking for an entrepreneurial student to run our business on your campus. Manage students, make tons of money, excellent opportunity! Apply online at www.versity.com , contact Jobs @ versity.com or call (734)483-1600, ext 888. PT SCHOOL BUS drivers, will train, approx 20-25 hrs/wk, $7.69/hr, Edmond Public Schools, 125 N State St, 340-2962.. APPT SETTER needed, good pay, Mon-Thur 6-9pm. No selling, experience helpful. Call 879-9899, ask for Todd. SMILING FACES and bright personalities should apply at County Line. Now hiring for host, hostess positions, AM & PM, day & night shifts. Apply T-Th 34pm at 1226 NE 63rd. Inquire about $50 sign-on bonus. Ask for Tony. BROWSE icpt.com for Springbreak "2000". ALL destinations offered. Trip participants, student organizations and campus sales reps wanted. Fabulous parties, hotels and prices. Call Inter Campus 800-327-6013. NEED A 2ND JOB ? Insurance agency needs part time help with telemarketing & appointment setting. Evening hours. Great Pay. Call Jeff Davis at 840-3663. TUTOR NEEDED for Organic Chemistry. Call 3485443 and ask for Lynda.. Please leave message on answering machine if no one at home. EL CHICO in Edmond is now hiring. Flexible hours. Apply in person 2-4pm at 2601 S Broadway. ACCOUNTING INTERN Second semester freshman or sophomore accounting major needed for accounting internship. Minimum of 25 hrs/wk, year-round until graduation. Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or mail to P 0 Box 3697, Edmond, OK 73083. CONSTRUCTION Supply and Equipment Company needs person to work PT weekdays during school year and full time during summer break if person so desires. Must be at least 18, have current driver's license, clean driving record, be a team player, needs to know OKC area.. Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs., pass drug test and have ability to take directions from more than one supervisor. Responsibilities consist of loading/unloading freight trucks, stocking inventory in warehouse and showroom, loading customers, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash and some local delivery. This position will primarily be a catch-all position with a wide variety of responsibilities. $6-6.50/hr. Contractors Supply Co., NE 30th & Santa Fe, 525-7431. EOE LIKE OUTDOOR WORK? Full time, part time, flexible hours. Must be dependable, no experience needed. Construction experience a +. Daytime only, some Saturdays. Call 348-9405.

BABYSITTER FOR HIRE! I am a degreed professional who loves working with kids. I can take care of your baby(ies), children, and/or teenagers and adults with special needs. I can accompany you and your family on trips during the holidays, care for your loved ones on days, nights or weekends when you just NEED A BREAK, and for most other occasions. Reasonable rates. References available upon request. Call 848-9343 and ask for John Keefe II.

Bible Study University Center, Room 318 Every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. For more information call 692-1067or 277-3602