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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

February 18, 1999

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Lagging economy sparks rise in UCO enrollment By Trent Dugas

think you'll find that, not only were they down at UCO, they Compared to Spring 199 , freshman, sophomore and StaffWriter were down everywhere." co is seeing an increase graduate students are higher in numbers, with junior and senior According to the statistic in student' enrollment report from admissions and students dropping off slightly. this 1999 spring records, compared to Spring semester. The rise can be directly 1998, freshman, sophomore and linked to the lagging economy in up 2.17 percent and the hours are up numbers go up. graduate students are higher in numbers, Oklahoma, said Evelyn Wilson, dean for three percent compared to last year. "I think a lot of it has to do with the with junior and senior students dropping admission and records in Enrollment Wilson said it is wonderful to see economy," Wilson said. "Especially here off slightly. Services. enrollment trends going back up after the in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. With 13,413 students taking 142,279 previous years of decline. She also said a Traditionally, when the economy is V See ENROLLMENT, Page 2 credit hours this semester, enrollment is sluggish economy makes enrollment good, enrollment numbers are down. I

New cafeteria opens, joins fight for burger buck By David Bradley

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ired of Broncho Burger and El Broncho? Are Trattoria and Chick-FilA getting a little old? If so, relief is on the way; a new cafe is preparing to open. Central Station, an idea over a year in the making, is preparing to open its doors on March 2. "It is going to offer more variety on the menu than other places on campus," senior and class member Holly Aston said. "It's a place students can go eat, study or meet with groups." The cafe is being completely put together by the Institutional Food Management class, and is being supervised by Dr. Marilyn Waters. "This has been a studentplanned operation from the beginning," Waters said. "They decided on such things as where to have the cafe and how to get funding for the project." The initial idea to open the cafe originated from Waters in the middle of the 1997-98 year. Normally, students enrolled in her senior-level class would mentor with managers in different areas of food service. But, according to

It is going to offer more variety on the menu than other places on campus... —

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Waters, that's becoming very difficult. "Food service has really become competitive," Waters said. "It's making it to where managers' time is very limited and they cannot mentor anymore." Therefore, she decided to open a facility herself, with the help of her students. She wrote a letter to the Oklahoma Board of Regents asking for a grant to fund the operation. They agreed and everything started coming together. Students began looking into different types of facilities, and

Diggin' those new apartments... A group of university officials (top) including L-R Lennis Pederson, Facilities Management director; UCO President Roger Webb, Elizabeth Wetzel,Capstone Development vice president Nicholas Harrison, RHA president, Cornelius Wooten, Administration and Finance vice president; Derreck Belase, UCO Student Government president; Kathryn Gage, Student Affairs vice president; Bob Rudkin, Edmond mayor; Judge Powers; Amanda Danskin, freshman; and Todd Duncan, Campus Residential Life director took up shovels last week to turn dirt as part of the University Commons groundbreaking ceremony last week. Before the digging, an elated Webb (left) smiles wide as he speaks briefly about the complex which is to be completed later this year. —Photos by Negeen Sobhani

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ENROLLMENT Continued from front page Freshman enrollment is 2,679 from the previous 2,414; sophomore enrollment is up to 1,906 from 1,855 and graduate enrollment is up to 2,559 from 2,472. Junior enrollment is down 2,333 from last years 2,447 and senior enrollment is down to 3,936 from 3,393. UCO's focus is on recruiting high school juniors and seniors and trying to encourage them to attend UCO, Wilson said. "We have been doing some innovative things with our academic advisement center," Wilson said. "Our advisors, on a weekly basis, visit community colleges in our area like Rose State College, Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City,

Redlands Community College, and Oklahoma City Community College. They have a standing time they go visit those colleges each week. We have also expanded that plan to more of a statewide mission." The report said full-time enrollment is up to 8,019 from 7,750 and part-time enrollment is up to 5,394 from 5,378. New freshman attending UCO are up to 518 from 458. Wilson said UCO's personnel improvements are also responsible for more freshman students wanting to attend. "Increasing the recruiting staff has helped us to get the

Vol. 100, No. 35 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 Editor in chief Mark A. Schneberger Editor Stephanie J. Eggeling Editor Katie Hawk Managing Editor â&#x20AC;˘ Julie Jordan Copy Editor Steven E. Wedel Advertising Mgr Wendy Werber Ad Saks Jarrett Davis Ad Saks Maria Crane Writer Trent Dugas Entertainment Writer Dustin Pyeatt Writer Jarrod Briley

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

The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, 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 73034-5209. 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.

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Jerry Legere, We are starting to draw assistant vice president for attention as UCO being the Enrollment place to be... Management, said planned management, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jerry Legere, enrollment management assistant organization and hard work vice president on the part of UCO is word out more than we have responsible for higher numbers. been able to in the past," Wilson "There are a number factors said. here," Legere said. " One, the "We have had more high school demographics are assistance on the front line, on our side in terms of between helping with registration and 1994 to 2005, the rate of high those kinds of things, to get the school graduates is increasing. lines through quicker. We have So we are getting our fair share also been able to speed up the of opportunities. processing in financial aid." "Some of the emphasis is Enrollment with financial aid being placed on this campus and is also up frQm 5,881 to 6,332; some of the activities going on. Over a 500-student increase We are starting to draw attention receiving financial aid for as UCO being the place to be.". tuition.

Legere was not surprised at the increase of students working toward business administration majors, with a decrease in liberal arts, math and science and the common problem plaguing Oklahoma. Students who are not majoring in education and going on to become teachers. Legere said, "In a community like Edmond, it is very difficult to get a job as a teacher, unless you are willing to go out to some of the rural areas, then it is much easier to get a job. There may be a number of people who come to UCO who are not willing to go to rural areas, so they may not choose a teaching career option." UCO has the largest PostBaccalaureate enrollment of Oklahoma public institutions and ranks third largest in headcount of Oklahoma public, four-year institutions.

CAFE Continued from front page even marketing to get ideas. They finally decided to undertake opening a coffee shop. "The students have done a wonderful job," Waters said. When the cafe opens, students will rotate jobs, thus getting experience in the different positions of food management: manager, marketing manager, business manager and production manager. "The students really need that experiece," Waters said. "If there's no change, then there's no challenge." Because of the different rotations of management, aspects of the menu will also change on occasion. "This is an accumulation of everything students have learned in past years," Waters said. "Most of the students are last semester seniors and it pulls everything together." In addition, students have written the job description, have done accounting, supply and demand and many other aspects. This is the third semester of development, and help in the process has grown leaps and bounds. When development of Central Station began, it was

marketing and advertising skills. "Everyone has been so helpful," Waters said. "There is a wonderful network of people working on t h e

only being put together by Waters and her class. Since then, the project has received assistance from many other departments around campus. For instance, the logo was designed by the Watch Tower, under the supervision of Dr. Jim Watson of visual arts and design. Dr. Kenneth Larson of human environmental sciences developed the bar and other aspects of the cafe. The physical plant has also helped with contracting and construction. Members of the Bursar's Office have provided assistance by finding equipment and opening accounts. Some students in the course have even enrolled in journalism classes in order to learn different

development." Aston agrees."It's a huge process," she said. "There's a lot of guesswork involved, but we are receiving a lot of help." The cafe will only serve lunch and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, pastries and sandwiches will be included in the menu. Central Station will be located in the Human Environmental Science Building in Room 111. It will be accessible from the exterior door on the north side of the building or the east door facing Broncho Lake. "The students are loving it and I think it's going to be a lot of fun," Waters said.

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Orientation gives directions to those lost in the library By Ann Jayne

the library and want to know more, or know nothing StaffWriter about the library and want to When you go to the learn something, the Max library, do you know exactly Chambers Library staff is where to find the here to help. information you need? Or, On March 2 and 3, library do you spend most of your orientation sessions will be time walking aimlessly in conducted. The 50-minute the aisles, wishing you had sessions will cover basic paid more attention to your library usage and how to high school librarian? access the library's catalogs Whether you know about and databases. Sessions will include demonstration and hands-on training. The March 2 session We try to catch will be held from 12 someone who wants to p.m. to 1 p.m. Two do this on their own sessions are offered on rather than in a class... March 3 at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gewn Dobbs 6:45 p.m. They are reference and instruction open to students, librarian faculty, staff, and community members. "We're trying to fill

a need," said Gwen Dobbs, reference and instruction librarian. "We try to catch someone who wants to do this on their own rather than in a class." Dobbs said the classes were offered last fall and summer, but there are many

people who don't know how to use the library. "Participants will learn to familiarize themselves with the Chambers Library, and services we offer, research basics and skills," Dobbs said. She said some people may have gotten these skills in

high school and some may have never gotten them. During the sessions, people will learn how to access particular databases, catalogs, periodical indexes and texts accessible from outside the library. By attending the sessions, Dobbs hopes the participants will b e c o m e comfortable and familiar with the library. She said after the sessions, people may be able to "do research in the comfort of your home." To register for a session, contact the library reference department at 974-2878.

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College tax credit confusing many By Pam Kelly

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Singing for Samson ... Brad Milburn (left) and Milena Govich rehearse their parts for Samson at Mitchell Hall Theater. The opera will begin at 8 p.m., Feb. 18-20 in the theater. Admission is free for all students, staff and faculty with valid identification.

The nation's new tuition tax credits sound reasonably straightforward: You pay for a college education for yourself or your kid, and you get to take as much as $1,500 off your income tax. But the execution of this idea is proving to be a mess. In the Carolinas and across the nation, campuses have spent thousands of dollars to gather required information and mail out new tax documents, called "tuition payment statements," to their students. Despite the name, statements from many campuses - including UNC Chapel Hill and Central Piedmont Community College - include absolutely no information about tuition payments. Now, many campuses are fielding questions from puzzled students and parents. "When I got it, I had no idea what it meant," says Marlene Sanges of Albemarle, whose son Thane is a firstyear student at UNC. Campus officials predict queries will snowball as April 15 approaches. "(Callers are) not angry at all. They're just totally confused," says Angie Davis, UNC Chapel Hill's director of student accounts and university receivables. Colleges blame the government for

this bizarre situation. When Congress approved the Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit in 1997, it told colleges to report to the Internal Revenue Service and to each student how much that student has paid in tuition and qualified expenses. But colleges pleaded for more time to accomplish the task, which requires some to gather information they haven't collected before. College officials say the IRS also has been slow to clarify what costs are eligible for . the tax credit. In the end, the government told colleges they must send out the tuition statements in 1999 and 2000, but they don't have to include actual tuition information until 2001. So most information on the tax documents is stuff students already know: their own name, address and Social "Security number, plus the school's name and address. The forms also note whether a student has been enrolled at least half time or is a graduate student. At UNC, callers typically point out that their Form 1098-T has no dollar amount on it. "Our response back is we were not required to furnish it," Davis says. "And our reason is the (federal) rules are so vague we do not know the amount to put on there."

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Kung hei fat choy, says Chinese Light International Association, the Malaysia Student Association, and the summer Taiwanese Student Association will uring the next few days, if host Chinese New Year activities at the someone tells you "Kung hei Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts fat choy," don't get mad. Building. The celebration begins at 7 p.m. They aren't cursing at you or commenting about your weight. "Kung Everyone is welcome to come and eat hei fat choy" (pronounced "kung hey free Chinese food and watch cultural fot choy") means "We wish you a demonstrations. Visitors can prosperous a watch new year" in i ee performance of the Chinese. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 9 Lion Dance and Feb. 16 Chinese Firewalk. marked the Pegasus Theater They can also beginning of in the Liberal Arts Building enter the Lucky the Chinese Draw and win NeW Year. On Feb. 19, four UCO societies are getting door prizes such as a television, together to celebrate and show others telephone, candy, and a T-shirt. "Chinese all around the world what the Chinese New Year is all celebrate for one week, like Christians about. The Buddhist Learning International celebrate Christmas," said Vincent Tan, Student Society (BLISS), the Buddha president of BLISS.

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"It's like a big family reunion. In oldest give them to the youngest, and China, two to 15 family members come they are given to in-laws. "Every family member can give home to their mother's or them," Tan said. grandmother's Each new year is home to eat a According to Chinese symbolized by one reunion dinner," legend, the year of the of 12 animals: rat, Tan said. ox, tiger, rabbit, The families get rabbit means money dragon, snake, together to eat and can be made without too horse, sheep, visit. "On the much labor and you can monkey, rooster, morning of the dog and pig. second day, they have a luxurious This year is the pray to the sky god lifestyle. year of the rabbit, and to the old and last year was people who have the year of the tiger. died," Tan said. According to Chinese legend, the Later, the men get together to gamble, the women visit with each year of the rabbit means money can be other, and at night the children play made without too much labor and you can have a luxurious lifestyle. But you with firecrackers. People give each other gifts, too. also need to watch out for They are usually small red envelopes overindulgence, which can impair you with money inside. Fathers and sense of duty. Kung lei fat choy! mothers give them to their children, the

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✓ G.A.T.E. will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 30 in Room 211 of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call Robert Jones at 974-5534, or John Bourdette at 974-5278.

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• Chi Alpha holds general meetings at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Room 116 of the University Center. For more information, call Charlie Bunn at 848-6620, or e-mail at ucochialpha@juno.com .

✓ The Catholic Student invites students to Center ✓ Celebrating Bronze and watch "Must See TV" from 7Blue Committee will be 9 p.m. Thursdays in the center, 321 Clegern Ave. For more information, call 3416300.

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attend Student Mass at 9 p.m. Thursdays in the center. For ✓ The Japanese Student Association will meet at 2 more information, call Jason p.m. every Tuesday in Room Simpson at 341-6300. 213 of the Liberal Arts ✓ The Baptist Collegiate Building. Free lessons in meets at 8 p.m. Ministry Japanese will be given. For Mondays at the Baptist more information, call Student Union for BASIC Takaaki at 844-0312. training or Brothers and The International Sisters in Christ. For more ✓ Student Council will meet at information, call Janay 12 p.m. every Monday in the Moody at 341-1232. Conference Room of the • The Baptist Collegiate International Office in the University Center. For more Ministry has a worship service information, call Jason Harris at noon weekdays at the Baptist Student Union. For at 340-5702. more information, call Janay ✓ Toastmasters Club, an Moody at 341-1232. organization devoted to enhancing public speaking skills, meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday in Room 322 of the University Center. For more information, call Yoanna Ganeva at 844-3275.

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ark, what light through yonder projector lens breaks? `Tis this weeks review from the kingdom's entertainment bard, and if you like flowery prose you'll enjoy "Shakespeare In Love" (Miramax). In this piece of historical fiction, Joseph Fiennes plays William Shakespeare who is suffering a bout of writers block while attempting to write his play "Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter." In searching for a muse to inspire him, William falls for a lady of the court played by Gwyneth Paltrow. It seems that the fair lady wants to be

an actor herself, but women are forbidden to perform on stage. Paltrow dons a fake mustache and beard to win the role of Romeo. William quickly figures out her rouse and their affair begins. Conflict arises when Paltrow is forced to marry a nobleman she does not love. Also, the play, as well as William's life, are in jeopardy at every turn. And in this tempest of wicked love scenes and gratuitous sword fighting, William manages to write a

pretty good little piece of work titled "Romeo and Juliette." "Shakespeare In Love" has an excellent cast. Fiennes

delivers a break-out performance that rivals his brother Ralph's best work. Paltrow plays yet another British character, but love her

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Bronchos stampede over OBU By James Gutzmer Sportsfilitor

he UCO men's basketball team ran through opponents like a stampede of Bronchos, capping off a five-game home stand with a 76-67 win over Ouachita Baptist last Saturday. The Bronchos have won five in a row. "I think this was a situation where it was good to come home. I think the biggest thing is that our guys are starting to their jobs. "Our passers are passing and our shooters are shooting. Now if we can get the rebounds we will be doing good," Rod Wright, assistant men's basketball coach said. UCO moved out to a 32-25 halftime lead but a 44-42 second half kept the game

close. DeAndre Harris hit the goahead three point shot with 1:01 left in the game to clinch the win for UCO. Team scoring was lead once again by Eddie Robinson with 28. He was also named Lone Star Conference North Player _of the week for the

going 10 for 10 from the free throw line. Porter has averaged 18.3 points a game and 7.3 rebounds a game in the last 10 games. Demarbus Harris rounded oat the Bronchos scoring in double digits with 10. David Factor started his 104 game of the past 112 games played by UCO with his last regular season home game. Factor has had 120-plus assists and 45-plus steals every year and is the school leader in both those categories. The Bronchos finish off the season on the road this week. They will play Southeastern tonight and East Central on Saturday. "I think we are playing with a lot of confidence. I think that will be the biggest factor in beating them (Southeastern and East Central), said Wright. The men prospects for post season play are looking good. The Bronchos are holding on to a tie for third in the LSC North, one game behind Southeastern. A sweep this week will â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Staff photos by Lacy Amen put the Bronchos in second place and would David Factor drives down the court during UCO's game against OBU. Factor played his last game at Hamilton Field host a first round game in house after four years as a starter for UCO. (left) time this season. LSC Post-Season Eric Porter followed Tournament Feb. 23. DeAndre Harris puts up a shot over an OBU defender in UCO's 76-67 win last Saturday. UCO men hold the third Robinson scoring 12 and place spot in the LSC North. (above)

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Baseball to start extended home stand By Ryan Haley

UCO swept Oklahoma Panhandle to open their spottswiter UCO's ninth ranked season, then went to Norman baseball team is set to open where they lost a 9-8 contest an 11-game homestand this with Division I power Oklahoma. The Bronchos out weekend. The Bronchos will host Missouri Western for a three-game series , and then Cameron will come to town for a single-game match up. UCO will play Missouri Western in a single game at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and then comeback Saturday to play the Griffons at 10 a.m. and Cameron at 3 p.m. Sunday's game will be against MWSC at 12:30. Next Tuesday the Bronchos homestand will continue with a single game against Southern Nazarene. That will be followed by another threegame series over the weekend with Central Missouri State. The Bronchos are coming off a week that had them winning two home games and dropping a close road game.

hit the Sooners 14-13 in that match up. UCO has started the 1999 season just like they ended in 1998-on a tear. The Bronchos hit a school record .379 last year, and they are pounding out hits at a rate of .431 through the first three games

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of this season. Brandon Bagwell, a senior center fielder from Guthrie, leads the pack with a .700 average. Paul Wilson. a senior first baseman from Prince George, Canada, is also hot at the plate hitting .625. Sophomore Chad Hemphill, an Edmond native, is hitting an impressive .500 with three doubles. The pitching staff has also been doing their part early in the season with a team ERA of 3.27. Dustin Yowell, a senior from Sayre is 1-0 with a perfect 0.00 ERA. Yowell has pitched four no-hit innings and — Staff photo by Lacy Amen recorded five strike outs in his Ami Guffy takes the ball to the goal against Ouachita Baptist only appearance thus far. last Saturday. The UCO women defeated OBU 66-63 on a Brent (Smerf) Smerczynski, a last second three pointer. junior from Lawton, picked up the Bronchos other victory and also boosts a perfect 0.00 ERA. Smerf has thrown 3 2/3 innings in two appearances coming out of the bullpen. Berry contributed 16 points By James Gutzmer

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he UCO women's basketball team came from behind to defeat Ouachita Baptist 66-63. Freshman Kelli Smith led the way for the Bronchos scoring a season high 22 points hitting 10 of 12 from the field. "It was fun. I think that is why the coach kept me in. I was shooting well and they (UCO) kept feeding me the ball and the shot kept falling," Smith said after the game. Courtney Berry hit a three point shot with .02 left in the to win the game for UCO.

including the three pointer for the game. Berry ranks as the second on UCO's alltime scoring list. "It feels good to hit the shot that won our final home game. I was hoping I would get the shot my girl had just scored on me at the other end," Berry said. Ami Guffy added 12 points to help the Bronchos along. Guffy is averaging 12.3 points and 4.2 points over the last 10 games. The Broncho women are all but out of the post season picture this year. They play at Southeastern tonight and East Central on Saturday.

February 18, 1999

Women's UCO hosts indoor meet tennis season opens By James Gutzmer

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UCO women's tennis team got an unexpected early start this season due to a cancellation in Oklahoma State's schedule. The Bronchos fell to the NCAA 'Division I opponent 7-2 at Oak Tree Country Club on Feb. 12. The Bronchos managed two wins by Michaela Perlikova and Jill Woodard "Oklahoma State will be the strongest team we face all year. Jill and Michaela had an outstanding night of play," Francis Baxter, UCO head coach said..

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UCO women's mile relay team set a school record last Friday as they hosted the Broncho Indoor Invitational. Porsha Pride, Kelli Null, Anitra Lacy, and Ebony Shiny came in with a time of 3:58.59 to beat the UCO school record of 4:01.56. UCO also qualified three more runners for the NCAA Division II Championships on March 5-6. So far seven have qualified for the meet. The runners have one more chance this Friday at the OU Last Chance Meet in Norman. UCO women took home eight medals. Denietra Miller got first in 55 and 400-meter runs. Shirley medaled in the 400

getting thiird. Amme Forster got first in the high jump followed by Shauna McMurry with third. Carrie Tucker finished third in the 200 and the UCO "A" team picked up first in the mile relay. The UCO men took home 11 medals of their own. The UCO "A" team got second in the 4x800 relay. Don Harris Jumped his way to first in the high jump. Heath Guthery followed suit with first in the 55 meter hurdles. John Fitzgerald got first in the shot put and weight throw. John Hallman finished third in the 55 meter dash. Rod Zimmerman finished third in the 400. Paul Givens topped the field in the 800 while Casey Willis finished third in the pole vault. Chris Sorrells finished third in the weight throw and UCO "A" team finished first in the mile relay.

Track qualifiers for Division II Meet High Jump: Don Harris Shot Put: John Fitzgerald 400 meter: Rod Zimmerman Mile Relay: team of Zimmerman, Matt Kane, Mike Mayan, Heath Guthery Long Jump: Denietra Miller 400 meter: Anitra Lacy High Jump: Amme Forester

Sports Notes • UCO basketball plays at Southeastern today at 6 and 8 p.m.

Perlikova defeated OSU's Ashleigh Dolman 5-7, 6-0, 6-4 and Woodard defeated Vanessa Paun 6-1, 6-1. Jana Vnouckova was defeated 6-2, 6-2 while Martina Erchova was downed 6-1, 6-2. After the Perlikova win, Sharon Lauver lost 6-1, 6-1. Leticia Lozada fell 6-3, 6-2. The single matches were topped off by the Woodard win. Baxter said that being this was the opening match of the spring season there were a lot of nerves on his teams part. Despite being defeated in all the double matches Baxter felt that his doubles teams also performed well. The Broncho team of Perlikova/Vnouckova were defeated 8-4, Erchova/Lauver 8-5, and Lozada/Woodard 8-1. The Broncho tennis season will begin on March 5. The Men will face Collin at 3:00 p.m. and the women will face Cameron at 6:00 p.m. both at home.

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Vote to acquit Clinton was death knell to democracy merican democracy died last Friday. The yth that all men are created equal was proved false as the United States Senate acquitted a president that they and the -general population believe is guilty of criminal behavior. Senators from both parties -agreed that the vote was more about politics than belief in innocence or guilt. Their votes acquitted a guilty man, and proved beyond doubt that America is governed by an elected monarch and an aristocratic court. How can I dare to say President Bill Clinton is guilty after being acquitted by our elected officials? Let me quote the criminal: "I want to say again to the American

people how profoundly sorry I am for what I said and did to trigger these events and the great burden they have imposed on the Congress and the American people." Those are the words of our commander in chief, spoken just after the senate's acquittal last Friday. He is sorry he lied to us. He is Sony he lied to a grand jury while under oath. He is sorry he used the power of his office to gain sexual favors from an employee. He is sorry ... or says he is, anyway.

Of course, most of us have known for years that we can never believe this man. Why should we believe his apology? I think he's only sorry he got caught. How do the actions of this man and the acquittal by the senate herald an end to American democracy? If the senate had gained the two-thirds vote needed to impeach the president, he still would not have faced the same punishment as an average American citizen. He would have lost his job. That's all. If I lied to a grand jury, I would

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No president has ever been tried in a criminal court for illegal actions committed while in office—not even Richard Nixon. Of course, there was one difference; Nixon resigned, giving the presidency to Gerald Ford, who pardoned Nixon for any criminal activity he might have committed. George Bush did the same thing for Ronald Reagan in the IranContra affair. And these incidents were just in the last 30 years; it would take too much space to name the allegations against other presidents. By not resigning and allowing Al Gore to pardon him, Clinton may have set himself up to be the first president tried for his actions after leaving office; but don't count on it.Until the president is held accountable to the same laws and standards as the people who elected him, democracy in America will remain a thing of the past.

Not all men agree with Wedel's Valentine's Day idea /aril must say I enjoyed reading the "Steven Says" commentary 'cle in the Feb. 11 issue of The Vista. The article, I pray, was written for a means of conveying a facetious and satirical statement on the stereotyped consensus of ignorant males. As for myself, and many of my male friends, we do not want to lay claim or agreement to any statement, comment, intention, thought, idea, notion nor any lack of taste, style, or security within the opinion of the article's author. Please also note I feel a concern to point out the lack of dignity and respect Steven Wedel gives to the sacred union of love between a man and a woman. I was taught love is patient, kind, always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres and never ends. Maybe if I had never been "in love" or received love and affection from a person, I would assume emotions,

sex and commitment had to be paid for with material objects also. He says motives behind taking time, thought and care for giving a gift are to receive something of perceived equal value—sex. I see this, and hope others who see this, and know it is an immature concept. And men, if your passion only lasts "a few sweaty minutes," all the candy and roses won't do your loved one any good. In conclusion, I want to separate the men from the insecure, distasteful people who compare women to "a car of a good hound dog." Or real men from males who feel they waste money on women if not paid ten fold with sexual indulgence or people with the sort of friends associated with the places . of illegal, immoral and life-threatening prostitution. God bless. —Wesley Bradford Myers

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The UCO Student Association (UCOSA) Senate is working on a sutdent Bill of Rights. That would be a good thing, if the senators would remember that some of the areas they want to bring under their umbrella are already covered by a higher law. University publications, such as this newspaper and the yearbook, are protected forms of free press under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Based upon last year's dealings with certain members of the UCOSA leadership, we feel it is not out of line to remind our student government that they have absolutely no authority over university publications. UCOSA members should feel free to address matters such as student housing, campus food service, or even parking. When you reach out to draw the press into your dealings, you must remember we will not abide by your rulings. Pass whatever legislation you want, the press will remain free. President Roger Webb assured us of that last year when he restored funding for our publication that student government leaders tried to take away. As long as we have the Constitution and a university president who is a champion of the First Amendment, we will remain free. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank President Webb for his continued support, despite our insistence on questioning some of his decisions in other areas.

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special; we drop little hints and even buy a new outfit. We even get our hair cut so we can look extra special for the occasion, and what happens? The flowers are wilted, the chocolate's stale, your choice of fine cuisine leaves much to be .desired, and when we finally do get to the hotel, all your lame friends are there to party. But do we say an ungrateful word? No-000. We smile and say, "Thank you honey, I love it, you're so thoughtful, I love you so much!" Do you know why we say that? Because we appreciate the fact that you egotistical, one-trackminded men would actually pull yourselves away from your Playboy magazine long enough to think of us. No offense to the rest of the male population—of course, that does leave out our sexist editor. Hey, if you guys want to stay at home, drink a cold one, and do your own thing, that's fine; Valentine's Day is just another holiday, after all. But I can guarantee you one thing, a night alone

won't be the best night of your life; no matter what Mr. Wedel may seem to think. We can buy a romance novel for $2.99 anytime we feel like it. That will give us our "bang for a buck," and if prostitution was legal I. guess I'd have to say, see Mr. Wedel, he seems to be the expert in that field. I'm not screaming about romance or love, but I am hoping that the majority of our male students are not as sexist and uncaring as The Vista's editor. Valentine's Day should be special because it's about people showing those they care about exactly what they mean to them. As for The Vista, I believe that by printing Mr. Wedel's article you showed very poor taste, and it reflects badly on our university as a whole. I'd hate to think what people said about that article when they threw a tantrum over a questionable flier.

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FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Wednesday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732

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.

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

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.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Experienced and personable. High quality color and black & white. Free consultation, call for more information, 341-9032.

EXCELLENT$$$EXCELLENT$$$ EXCELLENT$$$ We have immediate openings for articulate individuals in telemarketing. We offer: TREAT YOURSELF •Flexible Scheduling To a healthy looking complexion. With •AM/PM Shifts products for every skin type, I can •Paid Training recommend a skin care program that is •$8/Hr Guaranteed perfect for you. Call Zella Gibson, Please call 843-0735 Independent Mary Kay Beauty DialAmerica Marketing Consultant, 755-0309. JIMMY JOHNSON'S Three Rings Bar MAINLY STUDENTS! 4.0 SNU grad and Grill is currently taking applications types 130+wpm with 20+ yrs experience for wait staff and hostesses. Apply in in editing/writing in APA, MLA, criminal person M-F, 4445 N Lincoln, OKC. justice, etc. Undergraduate, graduate & international students welcome. APPT EDMOND GOLF COURSE needs part ONLY, Downtown Edmond, time snack bar help, 340-4653. Visa/Mastercard, 340-2001. DRIVERS WANTED Must know streets of Edmond. Must be EMPLOYMENT intelligent and clean-cut. Restaurant experience helpful. Contact Ted, Dine ACCOUNTING INTERN Second semester freshman or Out In, 341-3463. sophomore accounting major needed for accounting internship. Minimum of 25 WAIT STAFF wanted, will train to hrs/wk, year-round until graduation. bartend. $5.50/hr + tips. Must be 21. Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or mail Come by and pick up an application Mon-Fri after 6pm, The Wolftrap, 1109 S to P 0 Box 3697, Edmond, OK 73083. Broadway. PART TIME BUS DRIVER positions available. EDMOND PUBLIC SALES ASSOCIATES - Enthusiastic SCHOOLS. Training provided. Apply at Sales Associates needed for our in-store locations in Edmond and North OKC. 125 N State St or call 340-2962. Applicants should have excellent $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our interpersonal skills with the ability to circulars. No experience required. Free exceed in a sales environment. Hours are flexible and retail experience is information packet. Call 202-452-5901. preferred. Resumes may be faxed to UCO PROFESSOR'S family living in First Fidelity Bank (404)416-2681. For Edmond searching for 2 students to additional information contact Human Resources at (405)416-2629. EOE teach in our home program for 11-yr-old autistic son. Flexible schedule (10-20 hrs/wk), but must be available weekends LEMEL'S CAFE is looking for and breaks. Valuable experience for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to fill speech path and special ed majors, but daily and weekend positions, including will consider all serious applicants. No cashiers, cooks and line help. If experience necessary, training provided. interested, please call 602-3740. $6.50/hr, call Tom or Kathy Bergman at WAREHOUSE & DELIVERY driver 359-1696. needed. Must have good driving record. CRUISE SHIP Employment - Workers Apply at Adair Sleepworld, 611 W earn up to $2000+/mo (w/tips & Edmond Rd. benefits). World Travel! Land-tour jobs DYNAMO GYMNASTICS needs girls' up to $5000-$7000/summer. Ask us how! (gymnastics) coach for pre-school and 517-336-4235 Ext. C58062. school-age classes, evening hours, 348COUNTY LINE is now hiring for host and 0733. wait staff positions. Apply T-Th 2:30-5pm TUTOR NEEDED for genetics. Call at 1226 NE 63rd, ask for Keith. Lynda at 348-5443. Please leave APPOINTMENT SETTER n'eeded, can message if no answer. make up to $15/hr. Call Kim at 848-3777.

Encore Clothing Consignment Grapevine Antiques is now accepting applications for sales clerk. Please apply in person with resume available.

The Vista Feb. 18, 1999

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