The Vista Feb. 11, 1999

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

FEBRUARY 11, 1999

RESIDENCE HALLS

ENTERTAINMENT Movie review 9

24-hour visitation............ 3

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COMMENTARY

Letters to the editor 15

The Student Voice Since 1903

Three in dorms arrested for drugs

By Trent Dugas and Stephanie J. Eggeling

StaffWriters ithin six days, five

—Photo by Negeen Sobhani Officer John Blair issues a ticket to Forrest Fennell, freshman, for parking his motorcycle fifteen feet in front of the Communications building Friday afternoon.

University official says students' answer to campus parking woes is a long, long walk

By Jarrod Briley

Staff iriter

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he parking space drought has ended. No longer do frustrated students need to drive aimlessly around a parking lot, hoping that a space will open up the next trip around, or the next trip, or the next trip.

Although six hundred parking spaces were recently demolished, making room for construction of student apartments, UCO officials insist that finding a place to park need not be problematic for students.

A new lot, located directly north of Max Chambers Library and the recently demolished lot (Ull on UCO maps), and a lot directly east of Wantland Stadium (U1), are expected to compensate for the approximately 1,000 demolished spaces.

Leon Fourcade, parking services manager, estimated U 11

contains 400 spaces and Ul contains 200.

"In the last couple of weeks I've heard people say there is no parking. Well, there is parking, it's just that it's not as convenient as it was before," Fourcade said that he had parked in the Ul lot and the Ull lot and that both were fairly close to campus.

"From either one of these lots you're only talking about, maybe, an additional five minute walk to campus. And that's different for different people; some people it may be seven minutes, some people it may be three."

The Ul lot, at the northern most end, is approximately onehalf mile from the north entrance of the Liberal Arts Building, or the length of nine football fields.

However close alternative parking lots may be, Fourcade admits that they will not entirely compensate for the demolished spaces.

"We had a great situation before (the demolition), and for the majority of our users, we did have parking that was pretty close to the buildings on campus, with maybe one or two problem areas. Now, much of the campus, particularly the west side, has turned into a problem area on a regular basis."

Fourcade attributes the parking congestion to students who are unaware that alternative parking areas exist, and to students who refuse to park in the alternative areas because the walking distance to campus is too far.

Fourcade said that several UCO students' cars have been cited or towed for being illegally parked in residential areas.

The Edmond Police Department was unable to provide statistics to confirm this.

However, most students do not park illegally in

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room.

On Jan. 25, Lonnell Eugene Campbell Jr., was arrested for possession of marijuana. He was also the victim of an on-campus shooting last semester; drugs were also found on the scene of that incident, too.

According to a police report, also found in the room was a plastic baggy containing a green leafy substance and seeds that appeared to be marijuana.

On Jan. 27, Jonathon Liese and Mitchell Spencer Shamas were issued citations for possession of marijuana in Room 244 in East Hall. Shamas was also cited for being a minor in the possession of a nonintoxicating beverage.

A police report stated that

students were involved in 3 separate drug incidents in the residence halls.

On Jan. 22, Melissa Jade Craig and Kaley Marie Norman were arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

According to the UCO Department of Public Safety, several partially smoked marijuana cigarettes, marijuana seeds and stems and a small scale, along with other drug paraphernalia, were found in Room 231 of West Hall. Officers also seized $300 in cash from the • See DRUGS, Page 2

Keating requests tuition hike

By Jarrod Briley

implement programs designed to increase the number of students StaftWriter ncrease at UCO will who graduate.

"Our commitment to higher i increase by 9 percent, if education is the key to our Gov. Frank Keating's economic success," said 1999 higher p Keating in a press education release.

"We need more budget college graduates." proposal is We need more Keating, and the approved by Oklahoma Regents, college the Oklahoma have made a variety of House and graduates proposals regarding this Senate. goal.

According —Gov. Frank Keating •A loan forgiveness to the proposal, program Oklahoma •An orientation class colleges and for all freshmen universities will receive an •Eliminate students' need to additional $40 million in state borrow large amounts of money for appropriations, half coming from college the tuition increases.

"It's all still in the planing stages Keating believes increased for now," said Laura Callahan, funding will allow universities to director of communications for the regents. -4(

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Six senators consider rights bill PARKING Continued from front page

By Stacy Brasher Staff it

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he UCO Student Association (UCOSA) Senate's Bill of Rights Committee met for the first time Monday.

Only six senators were present.

The group discussed Bill of Rights already in place at Duke University and the University of Oklahoma, comparing and contrasting what sections they felt might also pertain to UCO students.

After listening to the major interests of the senators, several categories were formed for the bill, including the rights concerning freedom of information, judicial procedures, support services, student residency, student publications

and other topics.

The group adjourned after dividing these certain areas amongst the six senators.

Michael Willis, the committee chairperson, stressed that this is only the first in a series of meetings, and that student participation and input would be greatly appreciated.

Willis has also extended an invitation to the student body to attend the committee's next meeting.

It will be held after the regular Senate session, which begins at 1 . p.m. Monday in the Robert S. Kerr Room on the third floor of the University Center.

Anyone interested in contributing to the Bill of Rights can contact the student government office or e-mail Willis personally at mww75@hotmail.com.

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neighborhoods, choosing instead to block UCO driveways, park in the grass, double park or park in faculty and staff spaces, Fourcade said.

But some students take parking illegally even further.

Such was the case with Forrest Fennell, UCO freshman.

Fennell parked his motorcycle approximately 15 feet from the east entrance of the Communications Building Friday.

"I've never seen anything like it," said John Blair, UCO police officer, commenting on Fennell's unusual choice of parking spots as he wrote the ticket.

Fennell was unavailable for comment.

Fourcade said that students are too concerned with parking close to campus.

"Instead of circling and circling or parking illegally, students need to proceed to one of the lots, where space is available, and allow the additional time for walking."

It is unclear whether the alternative parking lots will remain a permanent fixture at UCO.

The Ull parking lot, all 400 spaces, are scheduled to be demolished, making room for a new building, Fourcade said. He was unsure when the demolition would occur or what structure would be erected on the parking lot.

Dr. Cornelius Wooten, vice president of administrations, oversees all construction at UCO. He was unavailable for comment.

Acknowledging that parking at UCO is becoming increasingly difficult, UCO officials have formed a committee designed to find ways to make parking more convenient for students.

The committee is discussing creating a shuttling service for students. If implemented, the plan requires UCO to purchase or lease an off-campus parking lot. Students who parked in this lot would then be bused to UCO at no cost.

"We (UCO) can't charge the students, it just wouldn't be fair.

So we'll just have to suck it up and pay for it. But that would be very, very expensive, so we're checking into it," said Steven M. Smith, director of purchasing at

UCO and member of the committee.

In addition to the shuttling service, UCO may try to establish eminent domain over some of the property surrounding UCO and acquire the property for use by the university.

"I think there may be some rights there that could be used.

Who knows? We're (the administration) just investigating right now."

If UCO were to acquire additional property, the space would be used for additional parking or for ihe construction of a parking garage, Smith said.

The committee is accepting the suggestions of students, faculty and staff in regards to how UCO may improve parking service.

"One guy suggested that we provide valet parking. That's offthe-wall, but it doesn't matter when you're brainstorming," Smith said."One of these off-thewall ideas just might work."

The committee has made no definite plans, but hopes to implement a solution to parking congestion at UCO by the beginning of the fall semester. <

problem, just personal use."

Todd Duncan, director of residential life, said, "drug use on campus impacts more than just the people involved. Many students don't want to live in an environment were drugs are present or that people are u e influence of

in buildings, facilities, grounds, or other property owned and/or controlled by the University of Central Oklahoma or as part of UCO activities."

Nicholas Harrison, president of the Residential Housing Association, said, "We have to walk a fine line in terms of the right to residence privacy and the right to control the situation. I think the residence life department is doing a very good job enforcing regulations?'

Although the three incidents happened in a short time span, Harrison believes they are isolated events.

"The vast majority of students in the residence halls abides by the regulations and they appreciate and understand the need for those regulations and they do their best to make sure that this is a safe environment," Harrison said. "On campus and off, you have the same problem, so I would not characterize this as a major problem."

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three marijuana cigarettes, a metal cross beam scale and two cans of beer, along with other drug paraphernalia, were found on the premises.

Christopher Wooldridge, public safety police captain, said drugs on campus is all too familiar and not unique to UCO. "Usually at the beginning of semesters we get a lot more calls for marijuana smoke," he said. "A lot of it is good (leads) and a lot of it is cigarette and cigar smoke."

Wooldridge said drug and alcohol problems are an issue on campuses nationwide .

He said they usually find small amounts that can be handled on the local level.

"What we usually find is very, very small amounts of marijuana.

We have never found, that I am aware, any real large amounts or big bundles of it," he said. "Usually it's residue or bits and pieces, or maybe stems and seeds that are left in a bag. It is not large enough amount to be any type of distribution

...the residence life department is doing a very good job enforcing regulations.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nicholas Harrison president, Residential Housing Association drugs."

The university has a drug free policy. According to the student handbook, "the University of Central Oklahoma prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees

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Dorm-dwellers approve 24-hour visitation policy

By Trent Dugas

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the residence halls unanimously passed the 24-hour visitation policy resolution which will move on for administrative approval.

The policy will allow the doors to all the residence halls lobbies to remain open 24 hours a day, but will increase housing fees $30 a month.

Students living in the halls voted the resolution to pass during a special meeting in the Central Cafeteria. From the 825 students living in the halls, 176 voted for the proposal and 35 voted against it.

The $30 increase will include having to hiring more people to watch the front desks in the lobbies, installing a front desk in Murdaugh Hall and installing fire code-compliant security

locks on all doors leading to the heighten security in the halls. lobbies.

Duncan stressed that the Nicholas Harrison, president better security would be a direct of UCO Residence Halls result of having a person at the Association (RHA), is confident desk 24 hours a day. He said the the proposal. will meet desk helwould be there for administrative approval because of such overwhelming student We are trying to put consent.

"That is one of the life into the residence reasons why we submitted buildings instead of this as a referendum instead of just passing it just a bed and a ourselves," Harrison said. dresser.

"We wanted to give them the option to have say in â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Todd Duncan the resolution, and for the director of campus and students to approve the residential life raise in cost."

With the lobby doors being open 24 hours, also comes anyone with a problem such as the possibility of security inclement weather response and problems. Todd Duncan, fire safety. director of campus residential "Right now, without the 24 life and RHA revenue, said the hour policy, somebody could 24 hour policy will actually walk up and bust out the front

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"It's not just opening the doors for everyone to run amuck. It's giving students the opportunity to be responsible. I think it's a good thing that students get to sit in the lobby and watch T.V. all night long if they want to.

"I think it's a reasonable step for the school to provide the additional security that comes in the form of a dedicated staff person 24 hours."

Duncan said the 24-hour visitation policy is part of his "new philosophy" he has planned for the halls. His plans are to help the students bond and form a better relationship in the halls.

"We are trying to put life into the residence buildings instead

of just a bed and dresser," Duncan said. "The vast majority of policies are for the common good for everyone. We are not that restrictive. If someone would just slow down a little bit and look into the policies, it is understandable why they are in place. We are trying to build community in the halls, making them a pleasant, fun place to live."

Students seem to agree they need a 24-hour visitation policy.

UCO student and West Hall resident Janet Weeks, elementary education major, said she is delighted that her friends can now stay in the lobby for the night.

"I realize we have to have supervision because we need to feel safe, but it would be nice to stay in the lobby and study with friends. This way we are more

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Continued from page 3 likely to stay on campus and feel safe in the lobby," Weeks said.

Richard Thompson, former resident of the halls and advertising major, said he visits Weeks all the time and thinks the school would be better with the 24-hour open lobbies. He said the new policy would make UCO more competitive.

"I thought it was ridiculous to

pay the price of living in the halls and not have some of the same liberal freedoms that we'd get if we were in town," Thompson said. "There are girls in the East Hall all the time anyway so why not open the lobbies for 24 hours? It would cut down on the sneaking around."

Both students agreed that the $30 increase is cheap when it comes to expanding security.

They said students are more

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likely to stay on campus when they want to study or have friends over.

Nicholas, on behalf of RHA, will submit the proposal to the Student Affairs office and then the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges will receive the proposal and either pass it or deny it.

Jarrod Marcum—Noftsger, assistant to the vice president of student affairs, said the Student Affairs office is working with

RHA to refine the language of the proposal so the board of regents will consider it.

He said one of the main issues of the proposal is security.

"Things on our end that raise concern is the 24 hour desk being empty," Noftsger said.

"People will be 'able to come and go at will and we are concerned about how will we manage these security issues."

Money is the biggest concern for the Department of Public

Safety (DPS). Ted Jones, assistant chief at DPS, said along with security problems comes the issue of money.

Along with the new residence halls being built and the need for more patrol on the 24-hour visitation, they still must use the same amount of patrol officers because of budget restraints.

Jones said they make rounds at the hall three to four times a night. He said their main focus is people living on campus. <

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Students find computers only choice for graduate school test

By Ann Jayne

SIMI/titer Remember the good old days when all you needed to take a standardized test was a handful of number two pencils? Besides knowing the material, your only other worry was completely filling in the circles on the scantron.

April 10 will be the last time students applying for graduate school will be able to take the general Graduate Record Exam (GRE) "the old-fashioned way."

After that it will be administered via computers, though specific subject tests can still be taken in the paper-based format.

"At this point we don't have a contract with ETS (Educational Training Service)," said Lynda Poe, director of UCO's Testing Center. Computer-based tests must be taken at the Sylvan Learning Center in Oklahoma

City or at OSU in Stillwater.

Poe said that ETS does not want anyone within a 50-mile radius of a Sylvan Learning Center to administer the tests.

But she believes that could change.

"We're going to apply this year to get the contract. In the future, I look for us to be one of the sites," Poe said.

The computer-based test has the same content of questions as the paper-based test, but it is tailored to the individual's performance level. Each question must be answered as it is presented, which does not allow for skipping around the test or changing answers.

The computer scores each question as it is answered and then selects the next question. At the beginning of the test questions are of average difficulty. As

questions are answered correctly, they become more difficult.

Incorrect answers result in less difficult questions. The next question will best reflect your previous performance with the test design.

Therefore, each person will

be asked different questions.

Poe is not sure if each person has the same number of questions.

Test scores are based upon performance and the number of questions answered in the allotted time of two hours and 15 minutes.

Computer-based test scores are comparable with paper-based test scores.

The computer-based tests meet pre-established specification for the types of questions and subject matter.

Scores are available immediately after completing the test.

For the computer-illiterate, practice sessions are available prior to taking the test. Testing appointments are four and a half hours.

Time not spent taking the test is used to practice. Taking the test requires only basic computer skills, and this is covered in the hands-on tutorial, which you must complete before taking the test.

The cost of the GRE is $96.00 and it can be taken once every calendar month. For more information, contact Poe at 9742388 or visit GRE online at http://www.gre.org .

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UCO celebrates 'Commons' apartment groundbreaking

By Trent Dugas

Staffriter Dignitaries with hard hats and shovels turning dirt over is how Todd Duncan, director of campus residential life, described the upcoming UCO groundbreaking ceremony for

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Duncan said dignitaries from UCO, including President Roger Webb, the Residence Hall Association president Nicholas Harrison and people from the community will be on hand to help with the dirt turning and

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"Work has been done to the site ...Because we started because we started during the break, and we during the break, wanted to have the and we wanted to have the groundbreaking at a time when groundbreaking at students could attend. a time when —Todd Duncan students could Residential Life director attn," Duncan said.

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TODAY

✓ Career Development and Programming Board, Residence admission is free to UCO students.

Placement Services will offer Hall Association and Alpha • G.A.T.E. will meet at 7:30 several free one-hour workshops in Lambda Delta will host a free • The Association for p.m. in Room 211 of the Liberal Room 223 of the University Center. showing of "Enemy of the State" at Childhood Education Arts Building. Everyone is Resume writing will be at 2 p.m. 8 p.m. Feb. 16 in Constitution Hall International will meet at 7:30 welcome. For more information, Feb. 16, job search skills will be at call Robert Jones at 974-5534 or 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and interviewing John Bourdette at 974-5278. skills will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. For more information, call Sheryl ✓ UCO will hold a ground Simpson at 974-3346. breaking ceremony for the new • The UCO Accounting Club residence hall at 3 p.m. at the construction site east of University will sponsor a voluntary income tax Drive and north of Ayers. For more assistance program Mon. thru Wed. information, call Beverly Prosser at 1 - 3 p.m. and Thur. 5 - 8 p.m.

974-2364. through April 15 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall of the Business • UCO Counseling Services Building. For more information, will host a time management call Bill Austen at 336-3215. seminar at 1 p.m. in Room 314 of ✓ G.A.T.E. will meet at 7:30 the University Center. For more information, call Jan. Chapel at p.m. Feb. 16 in Room 211 of the 974-2215.

Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call John Bourdette at A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD 974-5278 or Robert Jones at 9745534.

located in the University Center.

For more information, call Shawn, April or Vonnie at 974-2245.

• The Japan Student Association will meet at 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 at Boulevard Lane bowling alley for a pizza and bowling party.

Admission is $5 for non-members.

For more information, call Takaaki at 844-0312.

p.m. Feb. 16 in Room 206 of Old North. Special guest will be Bill • The Raven Society will Wallace, author of several sponsor a graffiti wall from 8 a.m. children's books. For more to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Liberal Arts information, call Souna Phollurxa at building. For more information, call 330-1720.

Calypso Harvey at 751-9068.

✓ The Association for Childhood Education International will host a scholastic

book fair from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 1 - 5 in ✓ Panhellenic will be selling Room 221 of the Education Valentine Grams from 9 a.m. to 2 Building. For more information, p.m. Feb. 9 - 11 in the University call Souna Phollurxa at 330-1720.

Center across from the food court, and from 6 - 9 p.m. Feb. 11 at the • The English Society will basketball game. For more meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 for a information, call Courtney Belle showing of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Smith at 715-0083. at the Pegasus Theater. For more information, call Carletta Rehbine ✓ The UCO Accounting Club • The Conference on Applied at 376-2692.

• The Student Dietetic Mathematics will be held from 9 will host a lecture by Chris Blevins - KPMG and Peat Marwick at 6:30 Association will meet at 1 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and from • The Baptist Collegiate p.m. March 1 in the Troy Smith Feb. 17 in Room 113 of the Human 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Ministry will be holding a bake Lecture Hall of the Business Environmental Sciences Building to University Center. Special guest sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 Building. Mr. Blevins will speak discuss upcoming events. For more will be Dr. Joseph Gallian speaking 12 in the Education Building to about consulting from a information, call Shelly Clapp at at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 on the raise money for mission work. For mathematics of identification more information, call Charles professional viewpoint. For more 879-9657. information, call Bill Austen at 336✓ The University Center numbers. Registration is in Room Lillard or Janay Moody at 3413215.

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• The Economics Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in Room 219 of Thatcher Hall to plan spring events. For more information, call Lisa Yadon at 348-4438.

GENERALLY SPEAKING • Celebrating Bronze and Blue Committee will be around campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday handing out free soft drink coupons to those wearing bronze and blue. For more information, call Beverly Prosser at 974-2364.

✓ The Japanese Student Association will meet at 2 p.m. every Tuesday in Room 213 of the Liberal Arts Building. Free lessons in Japanese will be given. For more information, call Takaaki at 8440312.

✓ The International Student Council will meet at 12 p.m. every Monday in the Conference Room of the International Office in the University Center.

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Market not booming for future business schoo graduates

By Christine Tatum

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In the past few years, newly minted MBAs have had it good.

Make that really good. Starting salaries for 1997 graduates of the top 50 business schools as ranked by U.S. News & World Report averaged $64,550, with graduates of the most elite schools getting offers of more than $80,000. And that was just the beginning. Many new

graduates doubled their salaries by negotiating a signing bonus, a guaranteed bonus after one year of service, reimbursement for tuition and a company car.

It's a gravy train that many bschool students and administrators say is chugging at less than full steam.

Despite reports from firms insisting that hiring levels will remain about the same as last year, recent financial crisis in world markets, layoffs at bigname businesses like Merrill Lynch and dramatic fluctuations in the Dow have combined to make this year's job prospects for MBAs less bountiful and bright. Certainly not helping matters are predictions that

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As a result, many students are quick to accept offers, rather than holding out for a few.

"There's been a boon in the market that has been sustained for a pretty long time," said Daniel Nagy, assistant dean of Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. "Companies have been hiring so many people for so long that eventually they were going to have to start scaling back.

Professors use of 'niggardly' upsets student MADISON, Wisc. (CPX) - A professor at the University of Wisconsin who used the word "niggardly" - an adjective that means miserly or cheap - upset a black student so much that she left a class in tears, she told the university's faculty senate.

It is the second time in a week that the word has created controversy. Last week, Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams was criticized for accepting the resignation of a top aide whose use of the word was misunderstood by a fellow staff member. The aide has since been rehired.

Amelia Rideau, speaking to university senate members who are debating a proposed UW-Madison speech code, said she first heard the word "niggardly" on Jan. 25 when Professor Standish Henning used it while quoting English poet Geoffrey Chaucer.

Upset that the word sounded similar to a racial slur, Rideau, a junior, talked with Henning after class. But when Rideau returned to class, she said Henning used the word again and defined it for the class. The discussion upset Rideau so much that she said she left the room in tears.

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The vandal scaled the tower and painted a "v" and an "i" in front of the tower's name—

resulting in "viAgra," an impotence treatment drug.

Fortunately few in town have been rubbed wrong by the prank.

Rather, many have been cheerful about the vandalism, Whiteboard News reported.

Becky Stegmaier, a waitress who works near the tower, said residents are glowing with excitement.

"Most people are laughing about it and joking about it," she said.

"I don't think anybody is mad, except maybe the mayor. They just painted the water tower (last) summer."

Mayor Merle Barnes said the towers' addition will remain there, until enough funds can be collected to cover the lettering.

Repainting the structure would cost $1,200.

"As far as I'm concerned, it'll be there until it gets painted again," he said.

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• Concert Delbert McClinton will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Diamond Ballroom, located at 8000 S. Eastern. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 the day of the show, and can be purchased at CD Warehouse or at the Myriad. For more information, call 297-3000.

The Ambassador Concert Choir will be performing at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, located at 800 N.W. 5th in Moore. For more information, call Trina at 348-

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A su erstar takes off

By James Gutzmer Sports Editor

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CO's senior forward Eddie Robinson soared for 52 points last Saturday against Southwestern in a 144-98 rout. While the UCO women suffered a disappointing 58-54 loss.

Robinson was hurt during the previous game with a mild ankle sprain and was Eddie Robinson questionable for the game against the Bulldogs. He points. He took over the put on a show scoring a first place spot all-time in school record setting 52 single game scoring for the Bronchos displacing Alex Wright.

Robinson is touted as the top college player in the state and is the top candidate for Division II player of the year.

Robinson also set a schoolrecord for field goals with 19 in 27 tries while playing just 31 minutes. He has scored 30-plus points a game seven times this

season.

The Bronchos topped the season high scoring mark with 144 just 23 points shy of the all-time scoring record set by the 1993 Bronchos team.

The Bronchos are 13-9 and 5-5 in the Lone Star Conference. The Bronchos have won three straight at home.

The women's team didn't fair as well losing to the Lady Bulldogs 58-54.

Broncho scoring was led by senior standout Courtney Berry with 15. Courtney Bell picked up eight rebounds to lead the Bronchos in that category.

The Bronchos women drop to 12-10 on the season and 5-5 in league play..

Both teams will play tonight against Harding.

The first game starts at 6 pm at Hamilton Field house.

Both teams will also play Saturday at home against Ouachita Baptist.

Robinson named LSC North Player of the Week

By James Gutzmer Sportsfilgor UCO moved into a tie for third place in the Lone Star Conference with a record of 5-5 thanks to the contributions of senior Eddie Robinson.

Robinson ranks among the elite in the NCAA Division II. Robinson has been named LSC North player of the week. The native of Flint,

Mich. averages 37.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 block and 3 steals, this past week. He also shot 64.4 percent from the field, and connected on 93.3 percent of his free throws.

Against Cameron University, Robinson had 23 points in 23 minutes before leaving the game due to a mild ankle sprain. Two nights later Robinson had a school-record 52 points verses Southwestern.

Robinson connected on 19 points in the first half, and rained down 33 points in second half. Robinson also set the single game record for field goals with 19 out of 27 shots falling.

Last year Robinson averaged 14.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocked shots a game. He finished second in the LSC in blocks, and was 10th in rebounding.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Student photo by Johnathan Smith Eddie Robinson goes up for two of his record setting 52 points against Southwestern. The Bronchos are tied for third place in the LS. The top four teams will continue on to post season play.

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UCO baseball falls short against OU

By James Gutzmer SportsEditor

The UCO Bronchos baseball team lost Oklahoma University 9-8 in Norman Tuesday, Feb. 9. " I thought we did pretty well against the Sooners," Justin James, UCO assistant baseball coach said.

The Bronchos were sparked five run sixth inning to take the lead 8-5, but the Sooners came back in the in t h e bottom of the sixth to tie the score than took the lead for good in the eighth.

The Bronchos score their first run in the fourth.

Paul Wilson singled to set up Chad Hemphill, who doubled allowing Wilson to score. The Bronchos trailed at that point 21 After allowing OU to score two more. The Bronchos came

up with two runs in the fifth inning to close in 4-3. Brandon Bagwell got the Bronchos started in the fifth with a single.

Then Justin Knowles doubled moving Bagwell to third.

Bagwell scored on a wild pitch and Knowles moved to third.

Dustin Faulk topped the inning off with a single scoring Knowles.

The Bronchos held the Sooners to one run in the fifth making the score 5-3.

T h e Bronchos big inning came in the sixth.

UCO had five runs on five hits to take the lead in the game 8-5.

Wes Mcswane started the scoring off by hitting in Matt Scaggs, who had got on base with a walk. After another walk Knowles singled scoring another run. then Brad Pearson doubled to left-center scoring two more.

Wilson singled to score the

Bronchos final run of the inning. the sixth to tie and then another That would be the final run of in the eighth to steal a OU the game for the Bronchos. The victory.

"They (OU) are a pretty good Sooners picked up three runs in

team swinging the bats, but I wasn't surprised by our team, They (UCO) played really well" James said.

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UCO women vie for a spot in post season play

By James Gutzmer SportsEditor he UCO women's basketball season is winding down. The Bronchos have four games remaining to try for a spot in post-season play.

The UCO women split a pair of Lone Star Conference (LSC) North Division games last week to even the season out 5-5 in the LSC. The Bronchos 12-10 overall will conclude the final regular season home games tonight and Saturday when they face Harding and Ouachita Baptist. Tip-off for both games will be 6 pm.

The Bronchos are currently ranked fifth in the LSC North standings but need to finish in the top four to move on to the post season LSC tournament.

UCO women will finish out their season next week with two LSC

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The Bronchos are led by senior games in her career. Parker, is Courtney Berry, a top candidate UCO's all-time assist leader with for post season honors. Berry is 166 assists to rank second on the ranked fifth in the league with a single season list. She only 15.5 point average. She also needs 19 more to break her own record of 184. ranks third in both Courtney Bell is three point \ doing her part percentage averaging 12 with 41 points and 10.5 percent and rebounds in free throws two games with 84.7 last week, percent. shooting 55.6 Berry has taken percent.

She over the second also was 10 place spot on all and 18 from the UCO career field. scoring list with Ami Guffy is the 1,067 points. The â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4.ERE freshman force behind first place spot is held by the Bronchos. Guffy is shooting Christy Heavin with 1,376.

Berry is helped out by another 74.5 percent from behind the senior Kelly Parker who leads three point line to lead the the LSC and is near the national Bronchos this season. She is lead in assists with 7.5 a game. averaging 35.1 percent from the Parker grabbed 10-plus rebounds field while getting the most

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Runners bring home eight gold medals

By Ryan Haley SportsWilier he UCO track team collected eight first place finishes at the Oklahoma Christian Indoor Invitational Feb. 6 in Norman.

For the men, John Fitzgerald continued to dominate the shot put with a 51' 2.5" , and Chris Sorrell finished fourth.

Standings were the same in the weight throw as Fitzgerald won with a distance of 44'4.5", Sorrell finished fourth.

Don Harris won the high jump with an impressive 6'10" leap. DeMarr Greer took home

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In the 55-meter hurdles, Heath Guthery won with a time of 7.84. He was followed by Matt Kane (3) and Rod Zimmerman (6).

Jared Lovett crossed the line at 4:34.57 in the mile to win second, with Jason Dormeyer finishing fourth.

In the 400-meter run, Zimmerman finished second with a time of 49.35, followed by fourth-and-fifth place finishers Guthery and Mike Morgan.

Seth Hawkins took home second in the 800-meter run after a time of 1:57.49.

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UCO's mile relay A squad also brought home a second place finish with a time of 3:21.85 and the B team finished sixth.

Casey Willis cleared the bar at 14'1"and won a third place spot in the pole vault.

Greer got fourth in the long jump after jumping a distance of 21'0.25" followed by Josh Hallman who placed fifth.

In the 55-meter dash, Hallman finished fourth with a time of 6.59, and Dwayne Satterwhite finished fifth.

Matt Kane also recorded a fifth place finish in the 600meter run, crossing the line at

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The mile relay team took home first place honors with a time of 4:01.6.

Leah McCauley clocked in at 5:46.99 for .a second place finish in the mile run , and finished fifth in the 600 meter run with a time of 1:49.

Finishing fourth in the 800meter run was Andrea Haley at 2:31.68. Another fourth place finisher was Angelia Brumfield in the 3000-meter run. Her time was 11:26.5, and she was followed by Becky Harvey, who recorded a sixth place finish..4

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After experimenting with marijuana in A Partnership for a Drug-Free America television advertisement, a boy said to his father, "I learned it from watching you." The advertisement encourages parents to talk to their kids about drugs before it's too late. Too late means take action before problems happen, instead of after they happen. Don't be reactive, be proactive.

UCO's administration could learn from the drug-free advertisment. Rather than talking to students about problems they've already encountered, they should talk to us about administration decisions that will affect the student body. And they should talk to us before the decisions are made. Most students hear about campus news through rumors, professors or The Vista.

For example: Where did students first hear about the proposed fitness center last semester? How about the closed parking lots? What about the new student housing?

It wasn't from the mouths of those who made the decisions. In fact, we didn't even know until after the decisions were made.

Granted, there is not an interactive intercom system which President Webb can use to make announcements. But, there are other methods of communication besides rumors, such as a campus forum or newsletter.

It's a matter of being proactive. Don't wait until the majority of the students are angry before discussing the matter. Talk to us before, and get our opinion. Maybe we have input that could help the situation.

Or we could wait for your reaction to our reaction and we might say, "I learned it from watching You."

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Fraternities are not about sex and beer, says ACACIA president In response to the article concerning the rush flyer by the ACACIA fraternity, I would like to let The Vista know that by having a humorous, thought-provoking flyer does not mean that you are out for sex and alcohol. The ACACIA fraternity does promote brotherhood, human service, and campus involvement. It sometimes seems to me that in order for The Vista to think it has a successful news story that it must have at least a little negative slant to it. A flyer is a flyer.

If you must devote a full page article to our rush flyer then so be it. But perhaps you may want to start looking for a little more newsworthy material. Personally, I feel that our rush flyer was not front page material. And to you it may very well be.

Yet perhaps you do judge us for having an "untasteful" rush flyer. That is your opinion. You are entitled to it.

Though before you judge us for only this, please note the things we do other than "nasty" flyers. Year in and year out you will constantly see our members at work for the university.

Our involvement is not just Greek.

Student Government, FCA, East Hall Dorm Council, Ambassadors, UCAB, Stampede Week Volunteers, Homecoming Activities Board, Bloodhounds, College republicans, Phi Eta Sigma, Gamma Beta Phi, UCO Football team, and numerous professional/academic organizations are areas where ACACIA members leave their mark. Fraternities are not about sex and beer. If you would investigate instead of making hasty generalizations, then you may realize

this. A perfect example of this is the fact that you stated that our advertising parties are covered by tuition costs. That is incorrect. The ACACIA fraternity has never received any student activity money for the university.

You may think that I am just trying to right a wrong here. I am not. We did nothing wrong and neither did you. Save the fact that The Vista just seems to sensationalize every little issue on the campus. I realize that sensationalism seems to be your forte, but try to focus on more important things. I can speak for at least 65 students on this campus by saying that we really just want the news, not the editor's agenda.

Sincerely, Jarrett E. Jobe President of ACACIA

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Stu-dent says don't worry about flyers or sexual harassment policy

My name is Greg Kolsut and I'm an International Student from Poland. I'm writing this letter to the editor of The Vista regarding Tuesday's article about the flyer's scandal.

I have been attending UCO since fall of 1995 and to be honest, I have never seen anything as outrageous and blown way out of proportion as the flyer's scandal. We live in the era where more important issues and problems need to be solved worldwide than worrying about flyers and possible violation of the sexual harassment policies at UCO. Dear students and faculty, do we even have to ask a question if it is offensive or not? If it is to some people, well too bad, life is tough—"you can take it or leave it." If the Clinton scandal issues and jokes are so offensive to some of our valuable students, I have a suggestion (no offense) "But lock yourself up in a closet and pretend like you are living in a little, perfect, utopian world that doesn't exist."

Mr. Gifford made a comment about kids (potential future students) that might be scared away because of the flyers.

Well, if that's the case, UCO should have a policy against color (sic) hair, short skirts, long, baggy jeans and should prohibit reading Mr. Steven Wedel's Column—it is the same issue right? Kids might get scared away. Come on, it is a little bit too much.

I understand if ACACIA or any organization on campus promoted illegal products or activities, but all the ACACIA did (sic) it used humor in their advertising. As for as I remember from my marketing classes taught at UCO usage of humor in advertising is very effective and attracts a lot of people.

Personally, if I had a little bit of more time I would join ACACIA just because the flyer, a great flyer.

Greg Kolsut Senior, marketing

Happy Lialentine's Day, Jill Bradshaw.

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EMPLOYMENT

UCO PROFESSOR'S family living in Edmond searching for 2 students to teach in our home program for 11-yrold autistic son. Flexible schedule (1020 hrs/wk), but must be available weekends and breaks. Valuable experience for speech path and special ed majors, but will consider all serious applicants. No experience necessary, training provided. $6.50/hr, call Tom or Kathy Bergman at 359-1696.

IF INTERESTED in an outstanding opportunity to earn $15 or more per hr with flexible days & hours, working with an excellent company, Call Mike at 842-5775.

CRUISE SHIP Employment - Workers earn up to $2000+/mo (w/tips & benefits). World Travel! Land-tour jobs up to $5000-$7000/summer. Ask us how! 517-336-4235 Ext. C58062.

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DRIVERS WANTED Must know streets of Edmond. Must be intelligent and clean-cut. Restaurant experience helpful. Contact Ted, Dine Out In, 341-3463.

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KIDS INK of Edmond has part time and full time positions open immediately at 700 SW 18th, 3410330.

GREAT JOB for students! Earn extra cash driving visually impaired couple to and from work/school. Excellent pay, flexible schedule. Must be dependable and have proof of insurance, 844-1742.

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