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Three-tiered parking system proposed By Trent Dugas StalrAfriter f the UCO Residential Hall Association (RHA) gets their way, the current system for parking permits will be terminated, leaving less parking for commuting students. RHA and the students living in the residence halls passed a referendum requesting that UCO do away with the current system and adopt a three-tier parking system. The current system is seperate parking permits between faculty / staff and students. Under the proposed system, three different parking permits would exist. Permit categories would be for faculty / staff, students who do not live on campus (commuters) and residential students. RHA believes the proposed plan will benefit students living - Staff photos by Shauna Hardway on campus and is pleased that the proposal passed with such a high margin. One hundred eighty-two Dawn Haygood (top left) gracefully accepts the residential life students voted for title of 1999 Miss Black UCO, Feb. 6 in Mitchell Hall the new permit system with only Theater. She and other contestants were all "Black 16 votes against the proposal. Pearls" (this year's theme). Tamara Pugh (top right) "It is a trade-off for the puts on her tap shoes for a dance in the talent residential students just as it is a competition. Anesha Harrison (bottom right) appears trade-off for the commuter as picture perfect in the evening gown competition. students," Nicholas Harrison, She also won the "Most Photogenic" award. president of RHA, said. "The residential students would be allowed to park closer to their homes but they'd have to give up parking on the other side of UCOSA Work Plan and will communicate and campus. Some students may have By Stacy Brasher set forth a list of tangible items which are in felt that they would rather have Stall ricer need of repair, and will establish what order multi-purpose parking as it is he UCO Student Association and precedence should be given to each now, but the vast majority of them thought they'd rather have parking (UCOSA) Senate approved by specific project. consent the Student and Campus This could include projects such as the spaces close to their home." Harrison said the proposed Improvement Board Act of 1999 on Feb. 8. Music Building, which is currently being system would establish the north The act's purpose is to establish a board to scrutinized for its poor conditions. express to the university's president views and The UCOSA Work Plan will also address side of campus primarily for opinions of the student body concerning areas non-tangible items, such as policies of UCO resident students to park and the of campus development. that are not contained in the power of south side of the campus for commuters to park while leaving The compiled result will be called the â&#x20AC;˘ See SENATE, Page 2 faculty and staff parking - as is.

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The proposal would also form a committee consisting of representatives from the UCO Student Association, RHA, and the Faculty Senate under the university's supervision. This committee would formulate the proposal, deciding how the spaces are divided between residents and commuters. Sandy Thompson, who was on campus with her son visiting a friend in the halls, said she is concerned with the current parking situation around the resident halls. "There are police officers around campus, but there is not enough for security. These young ladies that have to walk so far from their cars to the halls and it is dangerous and anything could happen, especially at night. As a mother, I am concerned," Thompson said. Thompson also expressed concern about handicap parking at the resident halls. "They've got these two trash dumpsters out here that they could move across the street and give six more parking spots instead of handicap people like myself having to walk from the north forty," Thompson said. "I don't know where their thinking is but they need to

The residential students would be allowed to park closer to their homes but they'd have to give up parking on the other side of campus. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nicholas Harrison Resident Hall Association president gAa:114',

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Vol. 100, No. 33 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-91494-9149 Editor in chief Katie Hawk Editor Mark A. Schneberger Editor Stephanie J. Eggeling Managing Editor Julie Jordan Copy Editor Steven E. Wedel Advertising Mgr Wendy Werber Ad Sales Jarrett Davis Ad Sales Maria Crane Entertainment writer Dustin Pyeatt Writer Trent Dugas Writer Jarrod Briley

Writer Stacy Brasher Writer Ann Jayne David Bradley Writer Sports Editor James Gutzmer Sports Writer Ryan Haley Photo Editor Negeen Sobhani Photographer Shauna Hardway Cartoonist Puj an Roka Circulation/Morgue Shane Pratt Adviser Dr. Sherri Massey

The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by the students in the department of journalism, semi-weekly during the academic year except exams and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 730345209. Telephone: (405) 974-5549. One-year subscription rate $12. Periodicals postage paid at Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. The Vista's Editorial Board meets once a week. Editorials represent the views of the majority of the Editorial Board. Opinion columns, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Journalism, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Cartoons represent the views of the artist. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Regents or UCO. "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. LETTERS: The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced with a maximum of 150 words, include the author's printed name, major, classification and phone number. Non-students must include title and daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034-5209 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Bldg, Rm 107. Letters can be sent via e-mail to thevista@hotmail.com . The Vista is online at http://www.libarts.ucok.edu/journalisanivista.html . This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, 123 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73003.

rethink what they have done because it's ridiculous." Even as good as the new system sounds said A.K. Rahman, director of auxiliary enterprises, they will not make a decision until the new resident halls are finished. "We are thinking about it. We

SENATE Continued from front page UCOSA. Such items could include the university's parking system, as well as other topics like students' rights to information and a 'fair and unbiased education. The Student and Campus Improvement Board's plan will be .much like that of the Capitol Improvements List, which cites what should address in the upcoming year. The UCOSA Work Plan will work in the same light, but

cannot make a decision until the new building is built and then we will sit down and discuss it," Rahman said. "After the new building is finished, it may be a different story, we may not need to change it or we may find that we actually do need.to change it." Rahman said, "Parking for both commuters and resident students is important. UCO commuters are a great aspect to

campus life but resident students live here all the time." At one time, UCO had three tier parking but was changed in 1994 to the current system. Rahman said the reason why it was changed is because not all the students living in resident hall had cars and that left a lot of parking spaces open. He said commuters were needing to park there and when they did, they would get ticketed.

express the concerns of the student body, rather than various UCO faculty and administrators. The concept for this act was a part of UCOSA President Derrek Belase's State of the Campus Address Nov. 2. The 1998-1999 UCOSA Work Plan was established Jan. 25 and includes: •Researching and recommending a three-tiered parking system for UCO students •Working to reinstate fall break •Coordinate the elimination

of Quiet Week, prior to Finals Week, with UCO administration and faculty •Work with UCO administrative officials to complete needed repairs in vital university buildings The UCOSA Senate's next meeting will be held at 1 p.m. in the Robert S. Kerr Room, located on the third floor of the University Center. Any student or faculty member may attend the regular meetings, but voting and debate will be restricted to senators and senate leadership only.

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Art students present shows at Kilpatrick and capitol By Trent Dugas tats t,

CO students are fusing art and photography together in two art shows at the state capitol and the Kilpatrick Center. Dr. Bob Palmer, chairman and associate professor for visual art and design, has two photography classes in the art department titled Photo History and Photo; Special Projects. The art show at the Kilpatrick Center runs from Feb. 22 to March 9, and the show at the state capitol runs through March. The show at the State Capitol is a reflection of photographic history through the eyes of the students, Palmer said. "Photo History is taught as if they were photographers and they were trying come up with their own photographic process," Palmer said. "It is 80 percent lab intensive.

It's not taught like a traditional class, which is more lecture oriented. We get in and learn first hand some of the early photographic processe and that is how their images are derived." Palmer said the students used historical techniques that are usually experienced only in text books and applied them to the art show. The art show at the Kilpatrick Center is a theme topic on mood and emotions, Palmer said. "In Photo; Special Projects, the students learn all areas of photography," Palmer said. "They utilize color, they learn infrared, large format and any type of advanced photography techniques. Everything they do revolves around a particular theme and special related topics." — Staff photo by Shauna Hardway The art show at the state capitol is in the basement area and the Dr. Bob Palmer, assistant professor of visual art and design, and UCO one at the Kilpatrick Center is in alumus Scott Cowan admire the photo art exhibit at the state capitol during the the International Photography Hall February 4th reception for the art show. of Fame.

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Lawmakers to address statewide student forum students, as well as national and international problems, value systems and professional ethics in business. The registration fee of $99 covers all he 1999 Oklahoma Student Leadership Forum on Faith forum materials, meals and facilities; and Values, hosted by Sen. however, hotel accommodations are Don Nickles and Rep. Steve Largent, extra. Some funds have been donated to will be held Feb. 26-28 at the Warren offer scholarships to a select few who Doubletree Hotel in Tulsa, Okla. cannot afford to The forum will pay the full bring a broad amount of their spectrum of student registration. leaders together Brochures and from across the registration forms state, and teach can be picked up them to consider at the student leadership, not as a activities office in position, but as a Room 424 of the lifestyle, modeled University Center. after Jesus' Students can principles. register or get Participants will more information interact with state and national leaders who demonstrate by contacting the Oklahoma Student compassion and faith in their respective Leadership Forum at (918) 491-9933, or visit their web site at fields. Opportunities will be available to http://www.cba.utulsa.edu/directory/OS discuss issues currently facing college LF.

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• The Association for Childhood Education International will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 206 of Old North. Special guest will be Bill Wallace, author of several children's books. For more information, call Souna Phollurxa at 330-1720.

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✓ The Society of Physics Students will meet at Noon Feb. 17 in Room 100 of Howell Hall. Sign up in Howell Hall for the potluck lunch. For more information, call Michelle Swedlow at 773-956.

✓ The Student Oklahoma Education Association will meet at 3 p.m. Feb. 17 in Room 115 of the Education Building. There will be a guest speaker and free snacks. For more ✓ The UCO Accounting information, call Kristen Perkins at 677-5677. Club will host a lecture by Chris Blevins - KPMG and Peat • The Dietetic Student Marwick at 6:30 p.m. March 1 Association will meet at Noon in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall. Feb. 24 in Room 312 of the Mr. Blevins will speak about University Center. For more consulting from a professional information, call Cindy Arthur at viewpoint. For more information, call Bill Austen at 974-4135. 336-3215. ✓ The Malaysian Student 1r Career Development and Association, Taiwanese Student Association and The Placement Services will offer Buddhist Learning several free one-hour workshops International Student Society in Room 223 of the University will celebrate the Chinese New Center. Resume writing will be Year at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the at 2 p.m. Feb. 16, job search Pegasus Theater in the Liberal skills will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 Arts Building. There will be and interviewing skills will be at door prizes and home-style 2 p.m. Feb. 18. For more Chinese food. For more information, call Sheryl information, call Lesmond Lau Simpson at 974-3346. at 330-1743, or Mr. Chai at 340✓ The UCO Accounting 3009.

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Morning disc jockey takes miraculous walk across state By Jarrod Briley

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afternoon, in a small town in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, the big city dik jockey pulled up his socks, tightened his tennis shoe laces and began a 212 mile walk. But, the adventurer, Dan Tooker, a KJ103 morning talk show host, was not -alone. Accompanying him was Ryan Bowman, sophmore history major at UCO. The duo undertook the marathon to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network, an organization devoted to financing research projects designed to find cures for childhood diseases. The idea for the marathon evolved during the week of the Super Bowl as a way 'to increase the audience of the TJ and

Tooker morning for nothing," show. Bowman said. Tooker, a fan And so, the of the Atlanta Monday Falcons, bet TJ following the that the Falcons Super Bowl, in would win. If the parking lot they lost, of a small, rural Tooker agreed gas station in to walk from Miami Miami, in the Oklahoma, the northeast corner odyssey began. of the state, to Bowman, Oklahoma City. who works for "Tooker, of KJ103, drove course, bet on along side the Atlanta —Photo by Negeen Sobhani Tooker in a Falcons, so he van, providing was forced to KJ103 morning talk show host Dan Tooker, accompanied by the weary walk," Bowman UCO Sophomore Ryan Bowman, traveled past UCO on Feb. walker with 5 while on a 212k walk from Miami, OK to OKC. Tooker began said. food, water the walk to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Although it and the means was intended as a publicity stunt, encouraged to pledge money for to communicate with the KJ103 TJ and Tooker decided to use the every mile walked, or to make studios, via a cellular phone. walk to raise money for the donations to the Network. "It was really tiring. I just had "He didn't just want to walk to sit (in the van) for 12 to 14 Network. Listeners were

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WALK Continued from page 6 "It must have happened at that he hadn't. Tooker returned to Bowman was most impressed for charity. Restaurant they immediately get off of the least six different times," Bowman said. "One time, we asked the guys to put KJ103 stickers across their butts. We took some pictures. It was hilarious." The strange happenings continued into the night. Each evening, the weary travelers would stay in a motel. Most were uneventful, lumpymattress nights. But on one particular night, in a motel in Stroud, a town halfway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Tooker and Bowman encountered a ghost. "We went to bed at eight o' clock. I had started to doze off, when all of the sudden I heard Tooker pounding on my door," Bowman said. "When I opened the door, he asked me if I had been knocking on his door." Bowman told the unnerved DJ

his room and Bowman went back to bed. Several minutes later, Tooker knocked on Bowman's door again. After reassuring the tired Tooker that he was not playing pranks, Bowman returned to his bed one more time. However, Bowman was not destined to sleep soundly that night. "I was just lying there, kind of dosing, and all of a sudden, there was, like, this big flash °flight. It was really bright." Bowman vowed to never revisit the motel. In awe as he was of the full moons, night time knockings, and mysterious flashes of light,

with the people he encountered on his trip across one small section of Americas heartland. "People were always willing to help. They would see me following Tooker and think we were having car trouble and pull over to help us,," Bowman said. People were so nice, in fact, that Tooker and Bowman were able to eat free throughout the entire trip. "Tooker came up with this idea called, 'Can we get some free food?' Every time we asked someone for free food, they would give it to us. Every time." As they were begging for their meals, Bowman and Tooker would explain they were walking

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"I told him that we were doing this for charity. He said, 'I don't care who you're doing it for, get off the road' ." Bowman and Tooker complied with the officers demands, but later that night, they were on the road again. By the end of the next day they had arrived in Oklahoma City. Bowman and Tooker had been on the road for five, grueling days and nights. Along the way they had encountered a myriad of people, some generous and giving, others grumpy and unyielding. They were chased by a dog, annoyed by a ghost = and mooned. Bowman and Tooker were both tuckered. The quest was over.

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Plenty of plays through next month in Mitchell Theater Phillip won't you blow your horn...? Phillip Lassiter solos at the Duke Ellington performance presented by the Edmond Jazz Orchestra recently in the University Center. The ensemble—comprised primarily of students, faculty and UCO alum—was put together in an effort to spotlight local talent. The orchesta will retun at 8 p.m. March 9 in the University Center All students, staff and faculty are invited.

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Clear your calendars; there are a host of happenings scheduled for Mitchell Hall Theater this month and throughout March. Best still, admission is free for all UCO students with proper identification. Feb. 18, the Opera Samson will be performed at 2 p.m. in the theater; Feb. 18, the Opera Samson will be performed at 8 p.m. in the theater; March 4-6, the play The Cherry Orchard will be performed at 8 p.m. in the theater; March 7, the play The Cherry Orchard will be performed at 2 p.m. in the theater; March 10-13, the American College Dance Festival will be held in the theater.

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By David Brown stammer While only in the second month of the new year, the major music industry has very little new or exciting to show for itself. Independent music, on the other hand, has an abundance of new releases that groove, rock, and skank. Here are five of the most entertaining independent releases of the year. The Adjusters - Before the Revolution Moon/Ska Records' The Adjusters are by no means a typical ska band. The first track on Before the Revolution is more reminiscent of 1960's mod rock, than 1970's Two Tone ska. As the CD progresses, The Adjusters jump from soul to funk to surf' to traditional ska all within the boundaries of one release. Before the Revolution is a CD that fans of all different styles of music can enjoy. The Checkered Cabs Remember Ska Satellite Like The Adjusters, The Checkered Cabs play a mix of different styles within their music, most notably ska and soul. The Cabs' lead singer Caz, has a beautifully soothing voice that could easily be placed beside the likes of Diana Ross and Ronnie Spector. Remember contains a mix of original songs as well as some enjoyable covers ("La Bamba" and "Can't Hurry Love"). Fans of 1960's r&b and soul will love The Checkered Cabs. The Crumbs - Low and Behold Lookout! Records There are many faces to modern blues music and The Crumbs are by no means typical. Sounding nothing like blues favorites Johnny Lang, Keb Mo, or BB King, The

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UCO wrestlers pin down three wins on the road By Ryan Haley SportsWriter The fifth ranked UCO wrestling team picked up three wins over the weekend. In the two-day three-match road trip UCO beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 34-12 and Eastern Illinois 25-15 on Friday. Then downed 17th ranked Central Missouri State 25-12 on Saturday. The Bronchos featured new blood in the contests. AllAmerican Edwin Lorne at 184 pounds wrestled for the first time this season, and his brother Floyd Lorne moved into starting spot at 149. Heavyweight Claude Davis wrestled for just the second week. "Some of the new guys we had in the lineup looked pretty

good for not having been in there," David James, UCO head coach said. "They've been working hard to get ready, but nothing beats getting on the may and seeing live competition, so this weekend was good for all three of them." Two-time All-American Brock Moore picked up two wins to get UCO going against SIUEdwardsville and Division I Eastern Illinois on Friday. Moore, wrestling at 133 pounds, had an 8-3 win in UCO's win against SIUEdwardsville and had a first period fall in the match with Eastern Illinois. Edwin had an injury default victory in the SIU-EDwardsville meet and a second period fall against EIU.

Davis, wrestling for UCO after a six year break won 2-1 and lost in overtime. Jody Marple had six takedowns in a 12-4 major decision. At EIU UCO rallied from 12-6 winning five of the last six bouts. Marple had a 4-1 win at 157. Nathan Gomez tied the match up with a 11-6 win at 165. Tony Realmuto put the Bronchos on top 16-12 with a major decision at 174. Edwin's fall at 184 made it 22-12 and Jeremiah Constant put it away with a 6-2 victory. Saturday UCO was sparked by an early upset by Realmuto. He — Staff photo by Shauna Hardway defeated sixth-ranked All4merican Matt Johnson 3-2 at 174 pounds as the Bronchos DeAndre Harris puts up a three pointer in last Saturday's jumped out to a 7-0 lead early game against Ouachita Baptist. The Bronchos have won five and went on to win 25-12. < in a row

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Sports Notes • Wrestling is at Oklahoma University Feb. 17. • Basketball wraps up their regular season Feb. 18 & 20 away. • Baseball plays at home Feb. 19, 20, 21, 23, 27 and 28. • The baseball photo from The Vista Feb. 11 was not attributed. Johnathan Smith took the picture.

— Staff photo by Lacy Amen

Hall of Fame material... Members of the 1998 UCO Hall of Fame were inducted at halftime of the men's game against Ouachita Baptist. The new members are (left to right) Don Burget, Joe Webb, and Johnny Nimmo.

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UCO splits wo with Harding The win against Harding put the Bronchos in good conference Sportswriter standing provided they win the The basketball teams split a rest of their games. pair of games with Harding "We have a chance to be third Thursday night at Hamilton or fourth or possibly second in Field House. The men prevailed terms of seeding for the 103-80, while the women conference tournament," said suffered an 82-69 loss. Seward. "The conference The men jumped out to an champion comes out of the post early lead in the first half before season tournament. If we can get Harding surged to make it a in the tournament •we are close 45-42 at intermission. obviously still alive." "We got off to a good start Despite good efforts by three then we kind of let up a little freshmen in the women's game, bit. That's when they came poor second half shooting and an back," said head coach Jim abundance of turnovers proved Seward. "Then we found a way to be the Bronchos downfall. In to get going again. We were the second half, the Bronchos playing pretty well defensively shot 35 percent from the field and we were making shots." and a mere 17 percent from The Bronchos took control three point range. midway " W e through the didn't second half The Bronchos were shoot very and never let well and led by freshmen Ami had up. too Eddie Guffy, Keri Smith and many Robinson led Kim Mullendore. Guffy turnovers, the scoring 13 for UCO with put in a team high 18 think," 35 points, points and added 6 said head going 17 of coach John rebounds. 23 from the Ke11y. field. "Neither Robinson also team shot contributed lA7OPM:;ZE::.;r: very well. 10 rebounds on We're trying to shoot too many the night. threes. "He was really efficient. He The Bronchos were led by shot a really high percentage and freshmen Ami Guffy,- Keri Smith didn't take a lot of shots to get and Kim Mullendore. Guffy put those points," said Seward. in a team high 18 points and Eric Porter contributed 19 added 6 rebounds. Mullendore points and a team high 11 scored 12 points and pulled rebounds in the win. Dante down 7 rebounds, while Smith Harris added 14 points and eight collected 15 points. rebounds while David Factor put "They had really good nights. in 11 points. They all scored in double DeAndre Harris had a good figures. They just couldn't have night as he scored 13 points and done much more," Keely said of a game high 10 assists. the freshmen. He really stepped up and Senior Kelly Parker also played an exceptional game . He contributed eight rebounds and played very well offensively and 10 assists, both team highs. defensively When asked about the "He did a good job of setting Bronchos' chance in the tempo for us. With those assists, conference Keely responded he obviously was putting the ball with, "You would think we were in the right place. I thought that out of it, and we probably are was one of his better games," unless we can win all three of Seward said. these last ones."

By Ryan Haley

— Staff photos by Shauna Hardway (Above) Keri Smith moves past a Harding defender. The UCO women lost to Harding 8269. (Left) Demarcus Harris shots the ball during UCO men's 103-80 victory over Harding.

UCO football picks up four more all-star recruits

one Star Conference champions UCO has signed four more high school recruits to national letters-of-intent, bringing the number of players signed by the Bronchos to 12. Joining the UCO program are defensive lineman Joe Hall of Tishomingo, running back Jeremy Beard of Rush Springs, wide receiver Casey Bowers of Fairland and defensive back Ashanti Mitchell of Desoto, Texas. Hall was a district 2A-4 Defensive Lineman of the year

last fall. Beard was also a Tulsa World All-State selection after leading Rush Springs to the Class A state championship. Bowers was also a Tulsa World All-State player in addition to earning District A-6 Most Valuable Player honors. Mitchell was an All-District pick in football and state champion sprinter in track. "We've added four very good football players and we're happy to have them join the program," Gary Howard, UCO head coach said. "All 12 players we've signed

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I read with great disgust the commentary by Steven E. Wedel in the Feb. 14 issue. Oklahoma does have laws against prostitution, and I do not appreciate someone comparing my wife to a prostitute for enjoying a little extra romantic attention one day a year. I don't feel anything romantic I have done for her has requirements of acceptance.

Anyway, back to my disgust. First, by Mr. Wedel's design, when he gave valentine cards to a classmate as a child, he was accepting sex from everyone in the class. Second, I try not to even think he gave his mother or grandmother anything on Valentine's _Day. Finally, please don't celebrate Valentine's Day with anyone before you get

married. Sex is intended for married couples to procreate, so The Vista can add their own immorality to their editorial commentary. You demean men by saying we are only instinctual animals. William Plemons Technical Writer

Fraternity flyers really in bad taste This is in response to the February 9, 1999 Vista report on the Acacia flyer. What may have seemed "funny" at the time really is in bad taste, and I do agree with the Acacia president "if you don't like it, don't look at it", but as a former greek let me say that what seems funny now to you_at 18-22, at 24-27 is in bad taste. When one greek chapter tests the waters so will another, until it goes to far! When any campus organization, or any organization uses an in your face tactic it is a

turn off and will have repercussions ( look at the Christian Coalition Republicans, Congress the last Year, Hello People% The G.A.T.E. or UCO gay community uses there (sic) flyers to make a point as well and some may take their "behavior" as in your face. To the UCO Senator that •wrote his response to the Vista, let me say that your are wrong when you say you "demand" the same respect as anyone else, people believe the way they want, hate is wrong, but you can

not demand respect from someone when they don't believe as you do. That is what is great about our political system if you don't like it lump it, to the greek chapters focus on "why" your rushing individuals, the bond of

sisterhood and brotherhood is a powerful bond of friendship that lasts for years, and I promise you its not about 5-10 years down the road re-hashing beer stories, it is about friendship! Heather Thompson, UCO Alumna

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mmE NY jury opens flood gate for more bone-headed gun litigation By Stephanie J. Eggeling damages caused by the evil, illegally obtained vegetable. and Steven E. Wedel And they win! SINE-Wirers That's preposterous. And The American judicial yet, that's what we have in this system is a wonderful but New York case. Gun makers fragile entity. Judgement by 12 are no more responsible for the ordinary citizens seems like actions of those who buy their the only fair way of deciding products than green bean guilt or innocence in a canners. democratic society. What about the child safety Unfortunately, sometimes it complaint? It's as valid as is possible to get 12 bone- saying the green bean heads for jurors. companies are to blame Take, for instance, last because their cans fit so well week's decision in a New York in the palm of your hand. court room. For the first time, What we have here is yet gun makers were found liable another case of mistaken for crimes committed with responsibility. illegally obtained firearms. The person holding the gun Jurors decided that 15 of 25 can't be responsible for what named gun manufacturers he did with it. The parent who distributed their guns didn't lock the gun away from negligently, and that nine of his child isn't those 15 were guilty of responsible "proximate cause" in one or when the more of three shootings. child shoots Plaintiffs argued that the himself. gun manufacturers simply There's no made too many guns. Many money there. distributors in states with more lenient gun laws bought the responsibility guns and sold them. rests with Eventually, the guns made whomever their way into states with has the most stronger firearms restrictions. money—in Also, the gun makers did not this case, the equip their products with child gun makers. safety devices. We saw Now, let's imagine this the same tactic used against situation with something other the tobacco industry. Were the than guns. smokers who ignored millions Let's say Bill goes to the of warning labels and endless grocery store and shoplifts a medical advice to blame for can of green beans from a their health problems? shelf filled with hundreds of Of course not; they didn't cans of green beans. Bill have enough money; it crosses a border into a state couldn't be their fault..The where the governor doesn't blame belonged to the tobacco like green beans. industry. While driving, another Shame on the tobacco motorist—we'll call him industry, the gun Hank—swerves in front of manufacturers and the green Bill. Bill responds by pitching bean canners for making his can of green beans at the products that can be harmful. other car, breaking the But enough fictitious windshield and causing a scenarios and correct placing crash. of blame. How about some Hank's family finds an more facts related to the gun attorney to file suit against fiasco? every green bean cannery in The jury in New York made America, to recoup the their ruling even though it was

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not proved what brand of gun was used in the shootings. That means Glock Inc., who was found guilty, could be paying for damages caused by a gun made by Smith and Wesson Corp., who was found not guilty. That's not justice. The plaintiffs were unable to prove a single incident where the gun manufacturers had sold their products illegally. All the illegal trafficking was done after the manufacturers delivered the guns to distributors, or later. Gun violence, which is so popular on the TV news, is actually down 62 percent since the all-time high in 1930. It has dropped by about 26 percent in this decade. Why can't the gun makers get credit for that? After all, they should be as responsible for safe gun handling as criminal or negligent gun handling. Guns are involved in only 1.5 percent of fatal accidents, which is way behind the 46.5 percent involving motor vehicles. General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and the other car companies could be next on the wacko litigation hit list. The jury in the New York case was nearly deadlocked. One juror said, "Some (jurors) didn't like guns and some did." The ones who didn't like guns seem to have finally won. Thanks to them, the gun makers, who do not have the deep pockets of the tobacco industry, could be driven out of business by the many cities and states who are now ready to jump on the litigation bandwagon. That means we could all be forced to defend ourselves with ... cans of green beans?<

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Apply in person at 4631 NW 23rd St, Info, call 405-974-4054 Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12 per word EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS WANTED OKC, M-F, 9am-5pm. Phone 945 - TOSHIBA LAPTOP 205CD 16 MB thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN Must know streets of Edmond. Must be 8100, FAX 945-8136. w/case, HP 5L Laser Jet Printer, AD IS PLACED. Classified Display intelligent and clean-cut. Restaurant ACCOUNTING INTERN ads have same deadlines and prices Second semester freshman or experience helpful. Contact Ted, Dine NANNY NEEDED for 4&6-yr-olds, $1200, 749-5920 as regular display ads. Call 974-5549 sophomore accounting major needed Out In, 341-3463. Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/wk. Excellent pay, or 974-5916 for additional info. for accounting internship. Minimum of experience preferred, flexible hours. 1991 ACURA LEGEND Coupe, 25 hrs/wk, year-round until graduation. WAIT STAFF wanted, will train to Need own transportation, 748-3515. loaded, 12 disc, rosewood with Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or bartend. $5.50/hr + tips. Must be 21. matching leather. Well-maintained with NOTICES mail to P 0 Box 3697, Edmond, OK Come by and pick up an application BUILDING ATTENDANT. Thurs, Fri, all records, 102K, very clean and Mon-Fri after 6pm, The Wolftrap, 1109 73083. ENGLISH CLASSES Sat, Midnight till 8am. Good study dependable, $10,350 OBO, 405-721S Broadway. at the time. Nice far NW OKC office building. 2201. PART TIME BUS DRIVER positions Edmond Language Institute Professional appearance, good written 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL, 2-dr, It EDMOND PUBLIC PART TIME job with weekly salary We teach English as a Second available. Language and are conveniently SCHOOLS. Training provided. Apply and single residence apartment and oral communication skills, 787- green, tinted windows, 4-sp, A/C, nice 9019. wheels. New tires, timing belt & struts. located on the UCO Campus at at 125 N State St or call 340-2962. provided. Located in Guthrie, job Thatcher Hall. Great condition. Must See!!! Call 682requires animal care, housekeeping $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our and yard work. Must be a non-smoker NEED PART TIME sales associate for 0613. PHONE: 405-341-2125 children's specialty store in Northpark circulars. No experience required. Free *9 LEVELS Intensive Training and have some experience with information packet. Call 202-452-5901. Mall. Flexible hours Mon-Sat 10-5:30. *NEW SESSION every 4 wks ROOMMATES horses and dogs. References Must enjoy fun atmosphere in service"PRIVATE TUTORING avail. required. For more information call: UCO PROFESSOR'S family living in *PREPARATION for TOEFL oriented environment. Professional ROOMMATE WANTED to share Edmond searching for 2 students to 282-0600. (yet casual) dress. To schedule furnished 4 bedrm house 1 block E of teach in our home program for 11-yrENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR SALES ASSOCIATES - Enthusiastic interview, call Debbie M-Th @ 755- campus. Must be extra clean and no old autistic son. Flexible schedule (101015-C Waterwood Parkway Sales Associates needed for our in- 8972. parties. Laundry, full kitchen, AOL 20 hrs/wk), but must be available ESL for International Students access, $250/mo, 844-3044. weekends and breaks. Valuable store locations in Edmond and North TOEFL Preparation FOR RENT experience for speech path and OKC. Applicants should have excellent Save up to 40% Tuition special ed majors, but will consider all interpersonal skills with the ability to NEED FEMALE roommate to share Ask about our tuition discounts serious applicants. No experience exceed in a sales environment. Hours 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & apartment, $160/mo + 1/2 utilities. 348 - 7602 necessary, training provided. $6.50/hr, are flexible and retail experience is Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, Prefer international student. Less than info@elcok.com 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near call Tom or Kathy Bergman at 359www.elcok.com 5 minute walk to campus, 330-6124. preferred. Resumes may be faxed to 1696. UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students! First Fidelity Bank (404)416-2681. For SPRINGBREAK BEACHES MALE/FEMALE to share 3 bedroom, additional information contact Human Daytona, Panama City, Padre, Miami, IF INTERESTED in an outstanding STUDENTS RECEIVE 2 bath home 1/2 mile from UCO. Resources at (405)416-2629. EOE Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, etc. All opportunity to earn $15 or more per hr 1 MONTH FREE RENT Laundry, dishwasher, all cable the popular hot spots. Best hotels, with flexible days & hours, working with on newly remodeled, 1 bedrm, priced channels, computer internet access, is looking for LEMEL'S CAFE an excellent company, Call Mike at prices, parties. Browse www.icpt.com from $230-$265. Other discounts may hardwood floors, N64, Playstation, 2 enthusiastic, reliable individuals to fill Reps earn cash, free trips. Call Inter- 842-5775. also apply. Call Aspen Way stereos, 3 TV's. $300/mo all bills paid. daily and weekend positions, including Campus 800-327-6013. Apartments at 842-1519 or come see CRUISE SHIP Employment - Workers cashiers, cooks and line help. If Call Justin at 844-4017. us at NW 88th & Western, OKC. SERVICES earn up to $2000+/mo (w/tips & interested, please call 602-3740. benefits). World Travel! Land-tour jobs PERSONALS DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; up to $5000-$7000/summer. Ask us WAREHOUSE & DELIVERY driver LARGE TWO BDRM APT, 1 bath, $15 family. No deductibles, no claim how! 517-336-4235 Ext. C58062. unfurnished, CH/A, appliances. OKC METRO SINGLES needed. Must have good driving forms. Includes .Vision and RX plan. Excellent condition and location. Quiet Free service Affordable health plans also. Call record. Apply at Adair Sleepworld, 611 COUNTY LINE is now hiring for host neighborhood. NO PETS! Located 1 For more info write to: Michelle at 340-4998. and wait staff positions. Apply T-Th W Edmond Rd. SPLN, 3725 NW 28th St block from UCO, 427 N Blackwelder, RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for 2:30-5pm at 1226 NE 63rd, ask for OKC, OK 73107 $400/mo + deposit, 341-9651. $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates Keith. DYNAMO GYMNASTICS needs girls' for good students too. Call Michelle at (gymnastics) coach for pre-school and ONE BEDROOM APT, unfurnished, 340-4998 for free quote. APPOINTMENT SETTER needed, can school-age classes, evening hours, 348-0733. appliances, gas & water paid. NO make up to $15/hr. Call Kim at 848-

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A-Z TYPING Professional results, reasonable rates for services offered: • Resumes • Term Papers • Reports • Manuscripts • Editing, Etc. 2 blocks from UCO. Ask for Con at 348-5673.

FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Wednesday 7:309pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450.

For testing info call 495-2732 OFFICE ASSISTANT Secretarial and Clerical Service will type your reports, resumes, and letters. $2.00 per page. Call Janet Helton (405)359-0168.

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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, 8441742. 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.

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Lynda at 348-5443. Please leave message if no answer.

GUARANTY BANK & Trust Co has

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Stop, Drop & Play, Inc.

FOR SALE OPEN MRI of OKC needs part time evening and weekend patient coordinator for medical office. No experience necessary. Must be dedicated, detail-oriented person. To inquire, call 749-0074.

Bible Study University Center, Room 318 Every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. For more information call 341- 1773 or 277-3602