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TODAY IN HISTORY On this day in 1908, the 46th star was added to the United States Flag. The star represents Oklahoma, which entered the union on Nov. 16, 1907.

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tudents attending summer school at UCO will have new hourly requirements to receive financial aid for the 2001 session. The new enrollment policy will place students receiving funding from financial aid, with six to eight hours as a part-time student, equivalent to fall and spring requirements.

"The difference means that the student borrower will take six hours [as opposed to three last year] as an undergraduate and five hours as a graduate student," said Sheila Fugett, director of financial aid at UCO. "You can get funding with a minimum of six hours."

Twelve hours will now be required to receive full-time funding for the summer semester, azccording to David Selliman, financial aid advisor.

Some students, originally planning on attending summer school, have changed their minds because they believe it will be impossible to take the same amount of hours in the summer as fall and spring semesters.

"I was planning on taking summer school, but now that I know this I'm not going to," said Starla Coats, sophomore psychology major.

Financial aid advisers believe that the change will benefit a student who is receiving loan money. It will encourage

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students to balance the money they receive through financial aid with the amount of time they are in school, so they do not use all of their available funds before they finish their college courses, financial aid advisers stated.

"If you're on financial aid, you have to work," said Rachel Can, a UCO freshman receiving financial aid. "It's kind of hard to work if you're taking all of those hours."

The department also feels that using the same requirements for summer, as fall and spring, should decrease the level of confusion for everyone.

"In order to take the minimum number of hours, a student can take any combination of courses," Fugett said.

The change was created to allow students more flexibility in taking advantage of enrollment options, such as intercession courses, courses that last one to three weeks.

Fugett stated that the department held a meeting for students, to explain the new process, but very few attended.

"I will be happy to discuss the process to students if they want to set up another forum," Fugett said.

Each student's summer application will have to be customized, therefore students will have a longer waiting period for summer application results to be processed.

For more information, contact- the financial aid office at 974-3334. •

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Chance Fryhover, sophomore undecided major, receives financial advice from Belinda Dean, financial aid counselor. Students attending summer school will now have to take 12 credit hours to be considered full-time students under the new guidelines.

UCO changes campus credit card policy profit from credit card contracts last year.

Staff Writer The television broadcast also redit card vendors are not showed viewers that some students allowed to conduct business accumulate large amounts of debt in the University Center that hurt their financial status in during a research operation by years ahead.

Auxiliary Enterprises.

"We didn't know how serious Robert Lindley, executive of a problem it was," Lindley said. director of Auxiliary Enterprises Auxiliary Enterprises hopes to said, "The situation will be fully ammend UCO's credit card examined, and until then we will policiy by conducting research. not knowingly have any credit "A group of students and card solicitation on campus." faculty will be chosen at random.

Auxiliary Enterprises has been Their opinions about credit card looking more closely at its credit solicitation on campus will be card policies after university evaluated, and they will make a officials told Lindley about a recommendation to Auxiliary nation-wide study that was Enterprises," Lindley said. broadcast on 60 Minutes.

Lindley said he wants to make The television broadcast sure there are no oppositions to reported that the University of removing the credit card tables.

Oklahoma made $13 million in "They (credit card issuers) are

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legal organizations. We have to be responsible and make sure that the group as a whole thinks that this is a good idea," Lindley said.

Lindley said he would be surprised if the group made the decision to keep the credit card tables on campus.

"If I were a credit card business, I would go elsewhere," Lindley said.

President Roger Webb spoke at a Council of Presidents meeting on Feb. 9 on behalf of a senate resolution that would stop credit card issuers from soliciting on state supported university property.

The resolution would also prohibit colleges from entering into contracts that would allow universities to profit from student debt.

Webb said, he thought it was a bad idea for universities to profit from debt.

He was the only university president from Oklahoma to speak in favor of the resolution.

The resolution cites a public interest group survey that states, "Students who had obtained credit cards from campus tables had higher unpaid balances than those people who had obtained cards by other means."

The resolution continues to say it intends for state-supported colleges to pursue practices that encourage students to be financially responsible.

"The bad news is the resolution has been signed to the appropriations committee, and they might kill the bill," Webb said. •

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OPINION & EDITORIAL HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATION BANNING CREDIT CARD TABLES IN THE UNIVERSTY CENTER?

"I think it's a good idea because many of the students didn't know it was removing the protection from their credit."

"Personally, I don't really care. It's the student's resposibility to keep track of their credit."

—BRANDON SANCHEZ senior corporate communications major

—AUDREY HENDERSON sophomore music/theatre major

Bravo for UCO's efforts to protect student credit "That's good. They need to stop taking from the students."

"I think it's great because a lot of kids don't realize the problems they get into with credit cards."

—CHASELEY SMITH sophomore corporate communications major

—CHRIS JAMISON junior public relations major

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ditors huddle around computer screens, putting together a series of words and pictures while watching the clock tick towards the ever-present deadline, knowing that when that time passes they may well have made new enemies, hurt feelings and damaged lives.

Powerless to change these events, yet ethically bound to report them, this has been the case for The Vista on many occasions, including last week.

We ran several opinion pieces and news items on a UCO policy that allowed credit card vendors to use aggressive

marketing and outright bribery to get studetns to apply for credit from tables in the University Center, a practice that we thought was very damaging to students.

We felt that we had to say something, even if it meant hurting the university that has educated, trained and helped us in many ways.

After printing, we were the brunt of many arguments. It was a time of confusion and conflict, with several people feeling we were wrong, and not afraid to tell us so. Through the clouds of animosity, we found not one, but two

silver linings.

One was Auxiliary Enterprises efforts to ban the tables as a trial policy. Although they may lose some money over it, they are willing to take the hit to help students.

The other was UCO President Roger Webb, who was the only university president in the state to stand up for a senate resolution aimed at protecting student's credit. It's not easy to be a lone voice among your peers.

It may seem a small issue, but the quick action of these administrators shows they really care. •

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"I think it sucks. The "I think it's the student's university is kind of cheating responsibility, but they should be informed by their own students." somebody."

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Students raise money for OSU crash victims memorial

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any people mourned when 10 men, including two , Oklahoma State University (OSU) basketball players, died in a plane crash on Jan. 27. OSU students and alumni were particularly affected by the news.

UCO students were affected as well.

UCO student Shea Howe, a sophomore corporate communications major, and her co-worker, OSU alumni Nova Cox, came up with an idea. They are coordinating ways to raise money to provide a memorial for the OSU campus from UCO and the Edmond community.

"We were talking about how awful the situation was and we thought it would be neat to do something for them," Howe said.

A retired Edmond architect is in the developing stages of the memorial to be located on OSU's campus. Total cost .of the memorial is approximately $5,000.

The first of the fund-raisers to acquire the money needed for the memorial will be held at 6 p.m. March 3 at Hamilton Field House. The Edmond Police Department and the Edmond Fire Department will compete in a basketball game. UCO cheerleaders and the UCO band will be in attendance and there will be concessions.

Admission cost is $3, and all the money will go towards

LETTERS Off-campus alcohol busts not Vista's business; Lives outside UCO should be left alone, Jobe says

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am writing this letter in response to the Feb. 20th article, "Students cited for selling alcohol to minors." As a student and now staff member for the last 4-5 years I have never been so disgusted at the lack of respect that The Vista displayed towards four students in the aforementioned article. It is not enough that these students have to deal with the embarrassment and disappointment that comes with such an incident? I guess not.

In your opinion we should point out what they did wrong, let every student, faculty, and staff member know that these students made a mistake and that The Vista will not let it go unnoticed. I understand that a newspaper is supposed to report the news, and if The Vista was a paper like The National Enquirer or The Star, I might understand the necessity to point an event like this out. But the reality is The Vista is a university newspaper, "The Student Voice Since 1903," if I am correct.

I don't understand why a newspaper so intent on helping students would feel they needed to point out mistakes students may have made. UCO has a mission statement I would like to make The Vista aware of: "UCO exists to provide excellent undergraduate, graduate and continuing education to enable students to achieve their intellectul, professional, personal, and

creative potential."

The students on our campus are the highest priority. Their development and education is far more important than The Vista ever breaking a story. In fact without them, there is no Vista.

Perhaps next time The Vista can look at a situation like this and understand that everyone makes mistakes, everyone has made a bad

choice in their lives and maybe the last thing that a student on our campus needs is for the"Student Voice" to pass judgment on them and to maybe forgive and forget.

the memorial fund. Other donations are accepted as well.

Other fund-raisers are to come. There will be a followup basketball game on March 31. The winner of the police/fire department game will play the Edmond North High School coaches.

Also, there will be a "Johnnie's night," although the date is not set. Patrons who eat at Johnnie's on the set night will be supporting the fund-raiser by telling the restaurant they are there for the OSU memorial. Ten percent of all money spent will be donated to the fund.

For more information or to submit suggestions on raising money for the OSU memorial, please contact Shea Howe at 974-4209, or visit www.thevistaonline.com . •

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College newpaper editor questioned by Secret Service

BY ANN DEE MCCLANE

Staff Writer n editorial that appeared in a New York student newspaper prompted three Secret Service agents to detain and question the paper's managing editor on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Glenn Given, a senior MDS (theater/philosophy/cinema cultural studies) major at State University New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, wrote a satirical column entitled "Dear Jesus Christ, King of Kings, all I ask of you is that you smite George W. Bush" for The Stony Brook Press. In the article, published Feb. 7, Given stated that "... in the wake of the recent presidential election I have found you, my lord and saviour, Jesus Christ" and asks Jesus to smite Bush, his Cabinet and Carson Daly, host of MTV's Total Request Live.

The editorial was well written and is fully protected by the First Amendment, said Given.

He believes that Americans have the right to say anything — no matter how venomous or crude — without being censored.

A faculty member at SUNY, disturbed by the matter in the article, contacted the Secret Service. On Feb. 14, accompanied by university police, members of the Secret Service arrived at the newspaper's office unannounced and insisted on speaking to the entire editorial board. It was then that Given claimed responsibility for the column.

"The Secret Service handled themselves well, but nothing was illegal or threatening," Given said.

"Would they [the Secret Service] have done this with a major publication?" he said.

"They knew they could intimidate us."

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Federal law states that it is unlawful to "knowingly and willfully" threaten the president. However, in the 1969 Supreme Court case Watts vs. U.S., a distinction was made between a threat and protected speech; hyperbole does not pose a threat to the safety of the president.

Secret Service agents told Given that First Amendment rights did not protect his editorial.

"Virtually anyone reading the editorial would recognize the author posed no threat. It was a satire," said Mark Goodman of the Student Press Law Center (SPLC).

"The Secret Service realizes that people are watching what they do. If they overreact, people are going to see that," Goodman said.

Goodman said the editorial is protected by the First Amendment.

The agents questioned Given extensively about his personal history, background, family history, past drug use and psychiatric background. Given gave the agents permission to search his apartment, where nothing threatening was found.

Upon learning of the interrogation by the Secret Service, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) and the SPLC asked the director of the U.S. Secret Service to submit a written apology to Given and The Stony Brook Press.

The author of the letter states, "It is possible that the Secret Service's concern was not that Mr. Given himself posed a threat, but rather that some random member of the community might read the editorial as a call to action."

Greg Lesley, spokesman for the RCFP, said, "We object anytime a state uses law enforcement power to quiet speech, particularly when they hold the threat of

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Now, I'm not what you would call a Christian. Nor would, you even refer to Me as an overtly spiritwsl fellow. &it, in the\ wake of the recent presidential. election I have found you, my Iord and saviour, Jesus Christ.

So Jesus, King of KintaSon of Holiest of Holies all that your newly devoted son, .ask of you is - t you smite George W. Bush.

• I know that this seems like a tall order, especially coming from one of your new recruits, but I truely belive that my love and adoration, for you and you father would only be sirengthen.ed if you were to strike George W. Bush • dmd where he stands. • • • Actually, now that' think of it simplyreleasinft .George W. from this mortal coilwouldn t really do much to solve the perdicantent that my people and I find our, selves in. Assuch, in the interest of the greater good you should alSo claiirt the life of Dick chew -y as well And John Ashcroft, and Christine Whitman, and if it's not to much trouble the rest of George W's Cabinet. • Oh, and while you're at it take out Carson Daily as well. Yeah, he's an evil son

of a bitch. . Hey, I know that you're busy, believe me I can sympathise. So if you want to subcontract this work out to some other biblical figure that would be just fine. Heck, even it you wanner g _et some crazy mortal to do it that's cool with me. All I ask is that you make sure that whoever does the job is thorough. .

Oh, and try: and get it to happen on live TV if you could. • I appreciate your consideration in these matters and for taking the time out of your busy schedule of g in water stains on the sides of , and inciting holy wars to listen to me. upon further consideration you find that you are unable to either personally or throug,h one of your interrnanes snuff the flame-of George W. Bush's candle, please forward this request to any and. all other Messiahs, Deities or Demi-Gods that you are aware of.

PS. I must stress the ugency of this situation and implore you to aotswiftly should you choose to entertain my humble naquest. Thank you Jesus, Jesus whose love is eternal, Jesus, __ bringex of Life after Death (except, fully, For George W. Bush).

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This editorial, published in the Feb. 7 issue of the student newspaper at State University New York (SUNY) received attention from the Secret Service for asking God to "smite George W. Bush."

arrest over a writer's head because they don't like what was said."

The two groups that submitted the letter also asked that no charges be pursued against Given.

"There is a proud history of political satire in America. Satire, sarcasm, hyperbole and parody allow for richer expression. We may not agree with Mr. Given's sentiments, but we all agree that he has an unrestricted right to

express his opinion," wrote the letter's authors.

Given believes people should not be afraid to express their First Amendment rights.

"We live in a free country, where you can say anything you want. That's the best thing about America," he said.

To comment about this story, log on to www.thevistaonline.com and click on the forums section. •

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McNair Scholars present research

BY NATALIE SMITH

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ix UCO students went to the National Association of African American Studies Conference on Feb. 16 in Houston, Texas. Each of the students presented various research projects they had done last summer.

Jessica Johnson, junior nursing major, came up with an idea, along with her mentor, Dr. Melinda Henderson, to do a research project involving spirituality among nurses.

She conducted a survey of 20 acute care and hospice nurses in the metro area to find out which group is more spiritual.

The purpose of Johnson's study was to determine whether hospice nurses or acute care nurses scored higher on a spiritual well-being scale. The acute care nurses scored

higher, and Johnson being a spiritual person, is planning on being an acute care nurse.

Johnson's research was funded by a grant because she is a McNair scholar. Dr. Ronald McNair was an African American astronaut aboard the space shuttle Challenger. The McNair Scholars program is a federally funded program with approximately 70 sites at universities across the country.

The program works with low income, first generation college students and under-represented students to increase the number of both groups in graduate programs, particularly doctoral studies.

When asked about her overall experience, Johnson said, "It was truly enlightening. By being a McNair Scholar, I have the opportunity to achieve my goals."

The other five students did

different research studies. Tamara Pugh, senior psychology major, did her study on the effects of exercise and light on sleep quality.

Michael Willis, junior sociology major, called his study, "Religiosity and Spirituality Correlates with Self-esteem Alcohol and Drug use, Sexual Behavior with in the Gay Community."

Lorne Lee, senior music education major, did his study over Harmon timbre vs. open trumpet timbre — which one best calms children.

Tiffany Coleman, junior elementary education major, conducted a study on the influence of self-esteem on academic performance.

Sammy Brown, senior psychology major, did her study on the variables predicting academic success for women over 30. •

Dean T.H. Baughman (center) looks over a student exhibit at the McNair Scholarship banquet held Sept. 8, 2000 in the University Center Ballroom. The McNair Scholar program recently funded a trip to Houston, TX, for six of the group's participants. The students presented their research at the Feb.16 conference.

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have been teaching at one university or another since 1980, and since that time, I have seen a lot of stuff. But in the past few years I have noticed something new. Many women in my classes have been speaking out about the other gender, and when they speak out, they seem to say almost the same thing: "Men are pigs!" They are very general like that. They do not say, "My exboyfriend is a pig!" or even "Certain types of men are pigs!"

They say simply "Men are pigs!"

And I guess it's true. It must be. Everyone seems to agree.

Many of the other women in the room nod wisely, laugh in sympathy or even join in the chorus. Even the men in the room do not disagree. Some look down nervously at their feet and others grit their teeth into smiles, pretending to be good sports. But they do not contradict the chorus, nor do they shout back defiantly "Women are Sows!" (which doesn't have the same effect anyway).

And I have noticed women telling "Men" jokes. And they must be true. I say this because there is no discomfort as with other types of jokes. There are no guilty looks toward the men, nor any of the obligatory apologies like "Some of my best friends are pigs." I have seen jokes something like this before, and I never liked them. I did not like the "Black" jokes in the '60s, the "Polak" jokes in the '70s, the "Gay" jokes in the '80s, nor the "Blonde" jokes of the '90s. I never thought they were funny. And someone in the group (usually me) would point out they were derogatory and degrading. Even the joketeller would seem to bear a hint of shame with the telling. But in my

experience, women telling "men" jokes don't often manifest this joke-guilt. So I have concluded men must really be pigs after all.

But what do these joke-tellers mean by this? What is the nature and essence of this "porkness?"

Men apparently are cheaters, liars, and jerks. I will deal with these in reverse order. I have adopted the general policy of trying to be gracious and courteous to everyone I meet.

Clearly, I am not a man. I admit I sometimes lie, but I only lie down to rest or sleep. Obviously, I am not a man. As for cheating, I never even bend a rule playing Monopoly. And the first person I ever knew (in the biblical sense) was my wife Deedee on our wedding night (and she is the only person I have known to this day). So with these sad credentials, I am not even close to being a man.

I feel emasculated. And I am not alone. Almost all of the males that I have known in my life are just like me. But none of us, apparently, are men.

Unbeknownst to us, we have somehow become neutered and genderless. But we try to maintain the facade of masculinity. Some of us try nibbling upon slop sprinkled with acorns. Some of us try wallowing in the mud and the muck in our Dockers. I myself sometimes try sniffing out truffles growing deep underground.

(Nobody knows the truffles I've seen.) Nevertheless, we know that we are not really men and we never can be. But maybe that is a good thing. All in all, who would want to be a man? Nobody, I would think, except for a few pigs.

So what are we to do? First, we must train little boys to be deeply ashamed of who they are as they grow into young manhood.

Second, we must recognize the bright achievements of joketellers everywhere who have done us all a valuable service by revealing men for who they truly are and by condemning them in the harshest possible terms. And since there are so many of these joke-tellers making exactly the same points, we can rest assured that they cannot be wrong. •

The "My Turn" column is written by UCO personalities and represents the views of the author, not necessarily those of The Vista staff. "My Turn" appears in every Tuesday issue. For information on submitting a column, call 974-5569.

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BY RYAN Ross

UCO, a little short of their goal, qualified nine individuals for the NCAA Division II Wrestling he No. 3-ranked Bronchos Championships. picked up their 12th "We came here with the goal of consecutive regional title and getting all 10 guys to the national crowned six individual champions tournament and fell short in doing Saturday, Feb. 24 in Moorhead, that, which is disappointing, but Minn. at the NCAA Division II that can't take away from the fact Midwest Regionals. that we had a great tournament," "Obviously we had a pretty good said James. day and pushed a lot of guys into UCO's winning individual the finals, which we wanted to do," champions were 125-pound Mark UCO coach David James said.

Dodgen, 133 Cole Province, 149 In the one-day 11-team Gable Sullivan, 184 Muhammed tournament, UCO finished with Lawal, 197 T.J. Tallent and 164.5 points. Second place was heavyweight Jeremy McCoy. taken by Central Missouri State Finishing second were 157-pound with 134 points followed by H.M. Chapman and 165 Shawn Southwest State with 71.5 points Silvis. and Wisconsin-Parkside with 70.

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McCowan achieved a pin on McCoy in an earlier match this year. McCoy, seeking revenge, had a takedown in the opening minutes to take a 2-0 lead, then broke a 2-2 tie with a third period escape in earning the upset.

Province, ranked fifth nationally and seeded second here, bumped off No. 1—ranked Luke Shaw.

Taking a 4-0 first period lead, Province defeated Shaw 6-1 at 133 pounds.

At 125 pounds, defending national champion Dodgen controlled the mats with three falls en route to the title which included a 39-second pin over CMSU's Ian McGeorge.

Sullivan captured his third Midwest Regional crown with 3 0 finals victory over Southwest State's Jared Cooley, while Lawal racked up six takedowns in an 18-8 rout of CMSU's John Rollings in the finals.

Tallent had three takedowns in a 9-2 win over Carson-Newman's Jess Alford in the finals as he earned a second straight trip to the national tournament.

UCO matmen will head to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships set for March 9-10 in Greeley, Colorado. •

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CAA Division II AllAmerican candidate Marlon Dawson scored a game-high 36 points before a crowd of 2,000 at Hamilton Field House on Feb. 24, as the UCO men's basketball team overpowered Cameron 95-84 to clinch the Lone Star Conference (LSC) North Division No. 3 seed in the upcoming LSC Basketball Tournament.

UCO held a commanding 11point lead at halftime, but Cameron engineered a 22-5 run early in the second half to tie the game at 57-all.

The Bronchos then took control as Dawson added 15 points in the final 11:45 to secure the win.

UCO junior forward Jason Pritchett contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, while North Texas transfer Dexter Tennell added 13 points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Keith Felton had 9 points, six rebounds and six assists.

The Bronchos ended the regular season with four straight wins, improving to 16-10 overall and 7-5 in the LSC North.

Dawson picked up his third LSC North player-of-the-week award of the year as he averaged 31.5 points in victories over Southwestern and Cameron.

Dawson, a 6-0 transfer from NCAA Division I South Florida, leads the NCAA Division II in scoring with 25.7 points per game and ranks second in 3-pointers made at 3.9 per game. He also added 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Bronchos this season.

The senior guard is optimistic about the Bronchos chances in the tournament.

"We've got a good chance to win if we play well, Dawson said.

"If we continue to play together as a team and rebound well, we'll probably come out with a win."

The Bronchos begin LSC tournament play at West Texas A&M on Tuesday, Feb. 27. •

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UCO senior guard Marlon Dawson drives the lane against Cameron on Feb. 24 at Hamilton Field House. Dawson leads the Lone Star Conference in scoring at 25.7 points per game.

Rod Richardson had four hits and three RBI's to lead UCO to a 15-5 win over the University of Science .67. Arts of Oklahoma Thursday, Feb. 22 at Broncho Field.

The Bronchos improved to 5-1 on the season while dropping the Drovers to 0-5.

Ray Danzy got the Bronchos started in the first inning with an RBI double that scored John Rogers, then David Jones followed with a base-clearing triple to make it 3-0.

UCO tacked on five more in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Ricky Belk picked up his third pitching win, allowing just three hits and striking out four in four innings of action.

The Bronchos return to action on Saturday with a doubleheader against Central Missouri State at Broncho Field. The first game starts at 12 p.m. —From Staff Reports

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Parties, pearls and parades ...

OKC does Mardi Gras New Orleans style

BY JAYNA NOLEY

Staff Writer at Tuesday gives people one last taste of indulgence before 40 days of sacrifice.

Fortunately for UCO students with limited budgets, New Orleans is not the only place to celebrate Mardi Gras.

The "Big Fat Tuesday Blowout" will be held Feb. 27 in Bricktown's Pearl's and Crabtown. For more information, call 842-2102.

St. Gregory's University's (SOU) first community Mardi Gras event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Fat Tuesday Feb. 27 in the university's intermural gym at 1900 W. MacArthur Dr. in Shawnee.

Events will consist of activities for all ages including a chili cookoff, music, food vendors and a "parade" featuring floats made out of refrigerator boxes built by students, staff members and student organizations.

The floats will be judged and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

For more information of SGU's Mardi Gras event, call Gaye Higdon at 878-5432.

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, traditionally falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the observance of the

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A Mardi Gras web site, www.mardigrasneworleans.com , offers the history of this traditional celebration.

A secret society called the Mystick Krewe of Comus was formed in 1857 to preserve Mardi Gras. Public celebrations were in danger of being banned because of frequent, wild street parties.

The Krewe of Rex formed in 1872 to entertain the visiting Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff of Russia. Because America had no royalty, Rex men created the "King for a day" tradition so that the Grand Duke could be properly received.

It is customary to keep the "King and Queen" secret until parade day.

Parades, balls and carnivals are not all Mardi Gras has to offer; Mardi Gras also boasts several customs.

The custom of throwing trinkets to the crowd along the parade route began in the early 1870s.

Aluminum coins in many different colors are common throws of today. They are decorated with the parade's theme on one side and the Krewe's emblem on the other.

These coins are collectors items, and can be claimed safely

by stomping rather than reaching for them and risking your hands being injured by more seasoned souvenier hounds.

Other throws include bikini underwear, pearl-like beads and stuffed animals. Contrary to popular belief, women are not required to flash their breasts in order to receive throws.

Masquerade Balls are another Mardi Gras custom. During the festivities, the King and Queen are revealed. Children serve as pages, PHOTOS PROVIDED debutantes are introduced, and women dress in beautiful ball (top) Party-goers in New Orleans, LA, celebrate Mardi Gras on gowns.

Bourbon St. (below) Beads and masks are some of the traditional Women who receive a "call- symbols associated with the Mardi Gras celebration. out" card are seated and wait to be "called-out" by the Krewe member who sent her the card.

More aristocratic balls can be attended by invitation only. These invitations become collector's items and are later sometimes framed as works of art.

Finally, even Mardi Gras colors are special. The first official colors were selected in 1872 by the Rex. In 1892, the colors were explained by the Rex parade theme "Symbolism of Colors." Purple stands for justice, green is for faith and gold for power.

How do you plan to spend Mardi Gras? Let us know on the forums section at www.thevistaonline.com . •

UCO India Students Association Appeals for donations for earthquake victims in India.

Earthquakes are beyond human control, but help and rescue are not.

India has been devastated by an earthquake measuring 7.9 in Richter scale on Jan 26, 2001. As of today, 30,000 bodies have been found in the rubble and debris and there will be many more to follow.

Let your philanthropy start right now.

Please donate to this humane cause.

Over a million people are homeless and many children have been orphaned due to this killer quake.

The future for these victims looks very bleak and uncertain, and we students from the Indian Student Association are trying to help.

Please make checks payable to: India Student Association Mail donations to: India Student Association do Dr. Mike Gourley Sponsor- india Students Assoc., Assistant Chair-Computer Science Dept.

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On Campus Collection Center: International Student Office Note: All money received will be directly forwarded to India's Prime Minister's relief fund through the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. on March 7, 2001 Advertisement sponsored by: International Student Council, UCO

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Ash Wednesday marks spirituality, foreheads

BY BETH HULL Staff Writer

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They probably didn't forget to wash their face that morning. It is likely a mark of their spirituality.

A cross of ash placed on the brow during Ash Wednesday is a centuries-old Christian sacrament symbolizing sorrow for the death of Jesus Christ and remorse for one's sins.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, which commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before he was executed by crucifixion.

Christians who celebrate Lent often fast or forgo a favorite item or

activity to attest to their faithfulness and humility.

"It's basically a time to do penance," said Carl Erickson, campus minister with the UCO Catholic Student Center.

Erickson said Catholics usually abstain from eating meat during Lent and some deny themselves additional "worldly pleasures."

Dave Conrad, associate pastor for the First United Methodist Church in Edmond said their members make individual choices regarding what they will forgo for the 40-day period.

"We encourage people to change something in their routine that helps remind them of the Lenten season," said Conrad. "I'm going to go without coffee."

The symbol of a cross made in ash goes back to biblical times,

when a person who was being publicly chastised for sin was made to wear sackcloth and bathe in dust and ash.

Father John Petuskey, a priest at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, said the ashes are significant because they remind Christians of their own mortality.

Ashes used in the service are made from palm leaves left from the previous year's Palm Sunday ceremony. The leaves are burned, blessed and mixed with oil.

"A cross is put on the forehead with ash along with the words `repent and believe the good news' or 'remember man that you are dust and unto dust you shall return,'" said Petuskey.

Are you giving up something for Lent? Tell us about it at www.thevistaonline.com . •

Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Easter season, will bring people to church on Wednesday, Feb. 28. On that day, church-goers repent for their sins and show sorrow for the death of Jesus Christ. The Christian religion commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before he was executed by crucifixion prior to Easter each year.

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"We expect to get between 3 to 4,000 applications in, and we encourage all students to apply," said Cindy Gray, administrative assistant in the PSS/S Office. •

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Bladerunner leaves KATT for satellite

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off station home of 10 years and will be leaving for a new job Staff Writer with XM Satellite radio in n Saturday, radio fans Washington D.C. will lose Bladerunner, XM is digital radio broadcast one of Oklahoma City's by satellite and can be heard by favorite radio personalities subscribers across the country known for his characteristic wit without signal loss. and ability to soap-box about "Everything I've ever worked anything. for in radio is happening right "The only reason I go on the now," said Blade. air and do what I do, is for the Bladerunner feels that people who listen," said Blade. working for XM radio will give Because of his relationship him freedom to express himself with his fans, Blade wanted to freely on the air without fear of say goodbye to them in person. censorship.

The only stipulation of his The format Blade will be notice to quit was that he be working for is 'The Bone,' able to sign off live at the which he described as being Southside Rock Club very similar to the KATT, with surrounded by 'his people' a few minor differences. rather than alone cramped in a "It's going to be like HBO. I studio. get to cuss for real," Blade On Feb. 20, Blade gave laughed. "I think that's the only notice to the KATT, his on and reason I took the job."

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"This station is going to be for the fans," Blade said. "For the same reason a band makes an album is the reason this station was created."

Blade explained music selections played will be chosen from all tracks of a CD and not simply the singles pushed by record companies.

"Instead of just 'Sweet Emotion' and 'Walk This Way' you're going to hear 'Uncle Salty' and lailbait' as well," Blade said.

For more information about how to continue tuning in to Bladerunner Live and Nationwide on XM radio, logon to www.xmradio.com . •

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• The UCO Catholic Student Center will hold scripture studies at 8:15 p.m. at 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more information, call 341-6300.

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold a general meeting at 9 p.m. beginning with leadership at 8:30 p.m. in Hamilton Field House. For more information, call Mark Herrin at 974-2148 or April Gomez at 4785042.

• Aikido Club will have practice at 7:30 p.m. in Hamilton Field House Wrestling Room. For more information, call Brandon at 3485982.

• The UCO Toastmasters Club will hold a meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. in the University Center,

Room 320B. For more information, call Saori at 359-4933.

To list your event in Thursday's paper, forms must be submitted by the preceding • The UCO Catholic Student Friday at 4 p.m. Forms are available in Center will host Sandwich the Vista office, Room 107 in the Communications Building. For more Apologetics at 12:05 p.m. featuring information, call Jayna at 974-5549. To sandwiches and a lesson on view the complete list of Campus Events, scripture and tradition. For more visit our website at information, call Carl Erikson at www.thevistaonline.com . •

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• Circle K International will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. in the University Center, Room 314.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Jalal at 974-2377.

• Fencing Club will hold beginning fencing classes at 7:30 p.m. in the Broncho Corral. For more information, log-on to jbowden@ucok.edu .

• BLISS will present the movie Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left For The East? at 7:30 p.m. in the Pegasus Theater. For more information, call 330-3685.

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ell, the polls are in, and you have been heard: my horoscopes are sorely missed by the thousands of people who read The Vista religiously every Tuesday and Thursday. Of course, this means very little as I am governed by a drooling maniac (Editor's note: I am not a drooling maniac) of an editor who staunchly refuses to reinstate the horoscope column So I invite all my readers to SPAM her mercilessly (editors note: please do not SPAM me mercilessly) at Alfrunner2@aol.com .

Your country needs you.

(Editor's note: Your country may or may not need you at this current time, but if it does, it most assuredly does need you to SPAM the editor of a soon-to-be-fired humor columnist).

How's it going? My girlfriend is 14 and I am a UCO sophomore. Am I a bad boy? I thought she was 18, I swear.

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Dear Trick Uh, yeah.

I really want to go to art school, but my dad does not think it is practical. I can't continue without his money, what should I do?

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Dear Walter ) Well, your dad is probably right, Art School is often a waste of money, justlike Film School, Acting School and Journalism School.

With that said, you should go for it.

Sure, the odds are bad that you will be able to make a decent living without being forced to tell people what the chefs special is, but at least you would be doing what you love. Getting a degree in something that you hate just because your dad is willing to bankroll it will drive you nuts after a few years of necktie-wearing delirium.

And you are not necessarily destined to a life of painting at night and passing out plates of linguini during the day. The Paseo district of OKC is full of artists who have made a comfortable living with their craft.

Be sure to grab a few business courses before art school so if you decide to open your own studio you can keep the books straight.

As for your father's wallet, grow up. You are an adult now, you can't rely on daddy to fork over your living expenses any more. Take out some loans, apply for every scholarship under the sun and head on over to the nearest soul-devouring telemarketing job. Learn the beauty of a Ramen Noodle existence.

Where are the fun places at UCO? And when are you gonna quit this column and go back to the horoscopes?

Dear Horoscope fan Fun places? At UCO? Ummm .. .

Your best bet is to bail on Edmond (official motto: So white, it hurts!) all together. Aside from a couple lame bars, this entire town is the bland capitol of the world.

Downtown, however, is an entirely different story. Party in Bricktown, wander Paseo, feed psychotic ducks at the Myriad and annoying suit-wearing bankers in the Concourse are just a few things to kill time while stuck here in the buckle of the Bible Belt.

There is more, but I am out of room. As for the horoscopes, SPAM my editor into submission and they will return (Editor's note: Please do not SPAM me into submission).

Check out www.thevistaonline.com . I will try to muster the work ethic to publish Dave The Great's Guide to OKC Entertainment there.

Are you a glutton for punishment? Is there a burning question that haunts your every waking moment? Do you just want to mess with my head? E-mail me at DaveGotBored@collegeclub.com or on AOL.

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• The Mudslingers will perform at 10:15 p.m. March 2 at Tickets are $100. For tickets and more information, call 522Willies and March 3 at the Blue Note. For more information, 5217. call Justin at 478-0219.

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• Bishops Alley will perform at 10 p.m. March 3 at Teddy's Restaurant and Club, 6212 S. Western Ave. For more information, log-on to www.bishopsalley.com .

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• The 2001 Faculty Art And Design Exhibit will be on display Monday through Friday 9 a.m to 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. from Feb. 11 through • Little League Hero will perform at 10 p.m. March 16 at March 4 in the Central Museum Of Art And Design. More Sipango. For more information, log-on to than 40 UCO faculty members will have their works on www.littleleaguehero.com . display. For more information, call 974-5931.

• Godsmack, Staind, Cold and Systematic will perform at 7 p.m. March 17 at the State Fairgrounds Arena. Tickets are $27.50 at the State Fair Arena or $31.25 at OK Ticket outlets and by phone at 948-6800.

Sre ci ai Ev v ii ts • UCO's Career Services will host a Spring Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 in the University Center Ballroom.

Dean of Liberal Arts Dr. T.H. Baughman will open the fair at 9 a.m. in the Heritage Room. Potential employers attending include The Edmond Police Department and Marie Calendars Restaurants. Students are eligible to win door prizes dontated from companies such as Oklahoma Redhawks Baseball and Antic Edge Ice Arena. Students should bring their resume and dress to interview. For more information, call 974-3346 or 9743826.

• The Donna Nigh Gallery presents Love, Dreams, Myths and Visions, a collection of sculptures, paintings, and collaborative works by Kathy Buttry and Connie Seabourn from March 2 to April 8. rtrattr • Macbeth will be presented by Synchronicity Theater Company at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 to March 10 at Studio 207, 7210 N. Broadway Extension. Tickets are $6 for students with a special price of $5 for Thursday night shows. For more information, call 879-2191. • e

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• The Vision Maker: The Paintings of Mirac Creepingbear will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday through May 31 at the Red Earth Museum, 2100 N.E. 52nd St. at the Omniplex. Admission is free with paid Omniplex admission.

For more information, call 427-5228.

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Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12/word thereafter.

PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 974 5549 or 974 5916 for additional info.

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NOTICES ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall.

PHONE: 405 341 2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING available *PREPARATION for TOEFL -

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR (Adjacent to UCO) ESL for Internat'l Students * Prepare for university study * Prepare for the TOEFL * Succeed in a stress-free atmosphere 348 7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com -

SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans.

Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998.

RENTERS Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote.

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PROFESSIONAL wedding photographer, 12 years experience, color and photo journalistic black & white.

Friendly and professional service. Free consultation. Call Caroline at 341-9032.

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.

A Z TYPING Assistance with. reports, term papers, newsletters, fact sheets, etc.

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WANTED-Albanian language tutor.

Contact Steve Kendall at 522-5976(day), 282-2213(nite).

EMPLOYMENT VISUALLY IMPAIRED couple seeking responsible person to assist in transportation. Immediate need: 2:30pm M-F. Other times flexible. Excellent job for students who need extra cash and have little time to spare. Call 819-3992, leave message. $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901.

PART TIME positions available at UPS. Three various shift times available. Great for college schedule, and no weekends.

Pay starts at $8.50/hr. Call 948-2405 for more info.

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APPOINTMENT setter wanted!

Insurance agency is looking for motivated, friendly people. Great pay, flexible hours. PERFECT college job.

Call Dennis Lusk at 722-7100.

ATTENTION STUDENTS, $12.50 Base/Appt. PT/FT, flexible around classes, scholarships possible, conditions apply. Customer Sales/Service, 405-8407071 www.workforstudents.com/np $8.50/HR, part time Friday evenings. No experience necessary. Call Linda or Theresa at 751-0121, Village Head Quarters, 1525 W Britton, OKC 73120.

CONSTRUCTION Hard work, good pay, flexible hours. PT, FT, immediate openings, Edmond area, 824-8954.

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THE BUZZ is now accepting applications for PT position at downtown OKC's best coffee house. Fun but fast-paced. Call 232-1109, ask for Tim or Alison.

WESTIE'S SHOES now hiring PT sales associates, hourly + commission, friendly working environment. Apply at 2328 W Memorial, ask for Heath.

PROFESSOR'S family needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends.

Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required.

Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032.

HIGHLY ENTHUSIASTIC, energetic people needed for mkt/advertising dept, $6-$8/hr DOE, plus commission. Full time pay for part time work, low stress, casual dress environment. Excellent resume builder. Contact Greg at 3915400.

KAPLAN Educational Center, the world's leader in test preparation, seeks an energetic part timer to help students and do office work in our OKC Center. If you are a customer service dynamo with great communication and organizational skills, you will love this job!

Eves/weekends. Casual dress. Please fax resume to 405-848-8346 or call 405-8483922 or email to: heathermyers@kaplan.com EOE M/F GREAT JOB, part time, for college students. Apply in person at Smitty's Wine & Spirits, 12021 N MacArthur, OKC. GUARANTY BANK & Trust Co is now accepting applications for teller positions at various locations across OKC: NW Expressway Branch M-F 8am-5pm, Memorial Branch M-F 7am-4pm, 23rd St Motor Bank M-F1-7pm. $7.50/hr and up, depending on experience. Previous cash handling and customer service skills required. Apply in person at 4631 NW 23rd St M-F 9am5pm. Phone #945-8100, Jobline #9519055.

HELP WANTED for full/part time stocker/cashier. Lots of heavy lifting.

Must be 21. Apply in person at 741 W Danforth, Edmond.

HIRING PT, opportunity to work full time hrs. Starting pay at $7.50/hr. Great summer and weekend job with opportunity to travel. Call 516-1994, X104.

SHAKEY'S Frozen Custard is now hiring. Weekend & evening shifts now available. Ice cream servers $6.00/hr, shift leaders starting at $7/hr. Pick up applications at 801 S Broadway, or call 341-5861 and ask for Patty of Gary.

Now Hiring at new wine bar and cafe on N. May. Immediate positions available for waitstaff. Electrolounge Wine Bare and Cafe. Shannon 831-1341 or 8438777.

FLEXIBLE PT&FT positions available in Edmond & NW OKC. Growing men's formalwear chain needs energetic, responsible people for upcoming peak season & beyond. Apply in person at 1838 NW 1st at Penn, OKC M-F 9-3.

CAREGIVERS needed for church nursery. Sunday mornings 8:15-12:15, Wed morn 9-11:15, Wed nights 5-8:15. $7/hr, contact Julia at 341-3205.

PT HOURS only, cashier and general office, good phone & customer skills are required. Call Brenda at Kennedy Tire & Auto at 341-8767 or apply at 530 W Edmond Rd, Edmond.

PART TIME assistant, Mon-Thur afternoons. Data entry, file insurance claims, book appointments. Fax resume to 330-4567.

OCCASIONAL babysitter needed for my 2-yr-old boy in my home. Close campus location. Call 715-5890.

rent. Our 1 bdrm special for new residents is no application fee and with a 6-mo lease you'll receive $100 off last month's rent. Come by or call 341-2161 today or visit us at bryantgrove.com on the web.

2 BEDROOMS open in 3 bedroom apt, girls only, all bills paid. Share kitchen/living rm. 313 E Edwards, (h)787-6880, (c)590-1086.

LARGE TWO bedroom apartment, 1 bath, unfurnished, CH/A, kitchen appliances. Excellent condition and location. Quiet neighborhood. NO PETS! Located 1 block from UCO. 427 N Blackwelder, $400/mo plus deposit, 3419651.

YES WE CAN... Newly remodeled, lower rents, lower move-in costs, furnished and short-term leases available.

Going, going... Call now 341-7987.

ROOM FOR MALE student. Two available w/bath & kitchen privileges. All bills paid w/local telephone service. 301 N University across from Library. Call 341-3015.

ROOM AVAILABLE in 2500 sq ft home in Edmond. Prefer female. Kitchen privileges, garage provided, transportation available if needed. $480/mo all bills paid. Access to internet provided. Food included. Call 751-5535 or 843-8400, ask for Kay.

FOR SALE 1994 sporty red Dodge Intrepid, loaded, all options, excellent condition inside and out. Runs like new, must sell, $4600 OBO, 528-2680.

QUEEN MATTRESS set, never used, still in plastic with warranty. $170, can deliver, 350-3045.

PILLOW TOP queen set, namebrand, with warranty, still wrapped, $199, can deliver, 350-3045.

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NEED STUDENT to work PT at law office in Edmond. Flexible hrs, but set schedule required. 341-9966, ask for Mr. Wayne.

PART TIME desk clerk, good for students who need to study. Minimum wage. Apply at 1809 E 2nd St in Edmond.

MAMASITA'S Restaurant & Bar in Nichols Hills is now looking for wait staff, greeters and bussers. Call 848-0541.

FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341 7911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedyplace.com Welcome Students!

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ONE BEDROOM apartment, unfurnished. Appliances, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 3419651.

RECEPTIONIST/lgt cleaning for busy salon. Tropi-Tan, Bryant Square, Edmond, llam-4pm Wed, Friday & some Saturdays. Call Claudine at 348-7408, leave message.

VERY NICE, two bedroom apartment, courtyard, pool, laundry, within walking distance to campus. Call 330-4641.

ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for PT employment at Gingiss Formalwear.

Hourly + great commissions. Call Jon for details at 751-1745 or apply at Quail Springs Mall or Windsor Park location, 23rd & Meridian, OKC.

BRYANT GROVE APTS 20 S Bryant, Edmond Students, we have what you want! We offer comfortable apts w/affordable prices. Our Feb & Mar Special for new residents leasing a 2 bdrm apt is no application fee and with a 6-mo lease you'll receive $250 off your last month's

Academy SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SALES ASSOCIATES & CASHIERS Academy is seeking qualified applicants for Sales Associates & Cashiers. If you are enthusiastic and enjoy helping people, we need you. Experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Applications available at: ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS 324 S Bryant Edmond, OK 73034 EOE

Academy is a smoke-free environment. No phone calls please.

QUIT RENTING ski boots! Look great for spring break! Ladies size 10, gray SX 50-Salomon's, 2 ski boot totes, 1 toggle tote, rose-tinted bolle ski goggles, and a custom designed boot carrier. Of course, they are all in excellent condition, and you can have this complete pkg for only $125. Call today! 848-1953.

PERSONALS HAPPILY married and financially secure Christian couple wishes to adopt newborn or infant into our loving family home.

Legal/medical expenses paid. Call Tom and Janette at 1-800-440-3948.

LOST AND FOUND CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS, SUNGLASSES, WATCHES, KEYS, ETC. PHONE 974-5549.

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SUMMER PT & FT POSITIONS job line 359-4648 www.ci.edmond.ok .us Apply at 100 E First, Rm106

COULD YOU USE $850 extra each month?

Would you like to be a RECRUITING ASSISTANT? Are you a communicative professional with PIZZAZZ? We will pay you to talk with a smile, help create monthly contests, and attend career fairs!

We offer 30 hrs/wk, benefits & a weekly paycheck! Easy commute from UCO Ask for Teri @ 843-0735

Bible Study University Center Room 31 8 Every Tuesday 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday @ noon For more information call 692-1067 or 210-3011 Sponsored by Christians On Campus

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