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February 4, 1999

MISS BLACK UCO Who will win? 4

`SHE'S ALL THAT' Just that, hilarious 11

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INDOOR EXCELLENCE Track team ranks high....12

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Senate makes call, some student groups lose activity funds By Stacy Brasher StaffPirivr

- Staff photos by Negeen Sobhani Dr. William Caire shows a stuffed white-footed deer mouse, the most famous species found to carry the deadly Hantavirus disease.

Inhaling mouse droppings may be fatal By Jarrod Briley Staffkliter

ometimes death is a lion, fierce and strong, tearing its way through humanity with wild abandon. But sometimes — sometimes it's a mouse. In this case, a field mouse harboring the infectious virus, "Hantavirus," found throughout Oklahoma and most of the U.S. The good news: The virus isn't necessarily fatal. The bad news: 42 percent of the time it is, there is no cure and treatment options are virtually non-existent. Dr. William Caire, professor of biology at UCO, is a member of a research team formed by Dr. Richard Nisbett, adjunct professor of biology at the University of Oklahoma, to study the field mouse and its habitat, hoping to unlock the secrets of the mysterious virus. The team regularly travels to the Black Mesa area of Oklahoma to capture field mice and perform a variety of blood tests searching for the presence of Hantavirus. "We have trapped around 20 different species and found four species that tested positive for Hantavirus antibodies," said Caire. The team plans to establish a permanent research station in Oklahoma. It will be devoted to the study of Hantavirus and its host species',

mice and rats, after the team has performed a detailed survey of the entire state, which will take an undetermined amount of time. The virus is found in the feces, urine and blood of a variety of rodents, including the field mouse, and can only be transmitted from a rodent to a human. Infection usually occurs when minute, aerosolized particles of an infected rodent's fecal matter are inhaled, according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) documents. Symptoms of Hantavirus, which has between a one and five week incubation period, include: •Fatigue and fever •Muscle aches in the large muscle groups — thighs, hips, back and shoulders. •Headaches, dizziness and chills. •Abdominal problems — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. If detected early, in its incubation period, oxygen therapy may lessen the effects of the virus. But, if detected late in the incubation period, treatments are generally ineffective. Although the virus has been reported in metropolitan areas, it is predominately found in rural parts of Oklahoma where populations of field mice are especially high. Discovered in the Four Corners area of the United States, where the borders of New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Arizona meet, the virus has infected a total of 205 people as of January 11, 1999, according to CDC reports. <

he UCO Student Association Senate (UCOSA) approved by consent Monday the Appropriation Committee's report on Student Activity Fee allocation. The committee's suggestions will be sent to the house for compromises, and a final 19992000 appropriations budget for student activities will then be revoted upon by UCOSA. The final step will be Pres. W. Roger Webb's approval. Several issues arose before the Senate agreed to pass the committee's recommendations. Because Monday was the deadline for the appropriations recommendations, some senators felt they were being rushed to a decision and wanted to see the specifics on which they were voting. One senator pointed out that funding request applications were submitted on Nov. 2, and that plenty of time was left for the committee to have met and given their report earlier than the day of the deadline.

Although it delayed the meeting, a single copy of the committee's report was passed around the room for individual senators to see before the vote was taken. In the budget draft, most organizations were allocated what they asked for; however, one organization, the Student Programming Board, received $5,000 more than they requested. The board was allocated $25,000 in 1998-1999, and requested $35,000 for their 19992000 year budget. The committee suggested they receive $40,000. The extra $5,000 was awarded because the committee felt the group is "not a student organization just seeking themselves, but seeking the interrelationships of the student body as a whole," said Jason Vaughn, committee chairman. Vaughn pointed out that the Student Programming Board holds events for the student body as a whole, rather than specific segments of the UCO population. Some student organizations requests were cut due to statutes and other rules and regulations. Particularly, the committee

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Continued from front page stated that several organizations asked for money that would be designated for donations, such as money to support the President's Club's efforts during Christmas, but they weren't allowed to allocate money for such purposes. Two organizations were given no money in the budget report. The Tiaras club and the University Center Activities Board each were denied funding. The Tiaras club requested $400. According to the committee, their request was for donations only, and due to regulations the committee could not grant them such funds. The University Center Activities Board was also allocated no money, but the committee explained it was simply an oversight that they were even included in the procedure. The board receives its funding from a source other than Student Activity Fee money. The senate's next meeting will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Robert S. Kerr Room on the third floor of the University Center.

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Senator seeks input for student rights bill By Stacy Brasher StallWriter CO Student Association (UCOSA) Senator ' Michael Willis announced Monday he would like help in creating a Bill of Rights to be added to UCOSA statutes. After looking at OU and OSU student government procedures, Willis noticed UCO's student government was lacking a Bill of Rights; however to take on the task, he's seeking input form the entire student body. "We want to make sure we (UCOSA) are a voice for the student body and the best way to do that is to say that as a student body, we feel there are certain rights that we have that are not to be taken away or overlooked whenever the university makes policies, guidelines," he said. `It won't necessarily override the university policies, but it will be a good definitive measure stating what the students want and how they feel," said Willis. A committee of senators was formed Monday to help collaborate the project, but Willis invites anyone who is not represented by a senator to send their comments and suggestions to him via e-mail at mww75@hotmail.com . "Hopefully, the committee will start looking at various things that we feel are detrimental aspects of being a student and detrimental rights of students soon," said Willis. Willis said he hopes the committee can have a first draft to present within a few weeks. <

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Seven students to compete for Miss Black UCO crown By Trent Dugas

girls and entertainment for the audience. "Our pageant doesn't just focus on cosmetic beauty," she said. "A lot of it is confidence, personality, poise, charm and talent. Overall, I think everyone is looking at the whole package, not just 'she's pretty,' but if she is well spoken and can stand up for herself." Joyner said the applicants go through a selection process in order to become a contestant. She makes sure their academics are up to standards and they are not struggling in school. Joyner asks the applicants if they have anything in their background that someone could construe as negative, such as felonies or personal problems. "We try not to discriminate or anything like that, but certain things need to be asked because

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nly one of the seven contestants competing for Miss Black UCO will be crowned at 7 p.m. on Feb 6 in Mitchell Hall Theater. The university's annual Miss Black UCO pageant will be held at 7 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Theater. Multiculture Student Services and the Black Student Association are hosting the pageant. The winner of the pageant will recieve a one-year scholarship, a diamond bracelet, a $500 wardrobe allowance and a trophy. Semester scholarships and a trophy are the prizes for first and second runner-ups. Jami Joyner, pageant coordinator, said she believes the pageant is a learning tool for the

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they (the contestants) are representing the university." The pageant will have something many people believe to be inappropriate—a swimsuit competition. Joyner does not think anything is wrong with the swimsuit competition. She said UCO's pageant handles the swimsuit competition with respect. "With our pageants, we have had contestants of all shapes and sizes," she said. "It is about how you carry yourself. You can sexualize something or you can have some dignity about it and I think it depends how the pageant presents itself. We do ask the contestants when they are picking out bathing suits to be tasteful." One of the judges said she does not like the swimsuit competition, but the pageant is following Oklahoma procedures.

"I don't see where it (swimsuit category) would be necessary in any other case, but we are keeping in accordance to the Miss Black Oklahoma pageant," she said. "It depends on what is necessary in these pageants. We don't want the girl who wins to go on to the Oklahoma pageant and be surprised that there is a swimsuit contest." Last year's Miss Black UCO, Kelly Lambeth, went on to become Miss Black Oklahoma. Lyndale Walls, pageant director, said he was proud of Lambeth and all the girls in this year's pageant. "I think if the swimsuit part of the pageant was eliminated, there would be more people to participate," Walls said. "The swimsuit part does give the girls more confidence but I have had girls say to me 'I would like to be

in the pageant but I am not getting up there in my bathing suit.' It discourages the girls." This year's pageant contestants are Flora F. Albers, Christina Calhoun, Anesha Harrison, Dawn D. Haygood, Renika T. McFadden, Tamara J. Pugh and Pertricee N. Traylor. Sherrill Carrington, Miss Black UCO 1988, and Carla Shaw, Miss Black UCO 1994 will emcee the pageant. The catagories of competition are interview, talent, evening gown, swimsuit and projection. The winner will go on to compete for Miss Black Oklahoma. Admission is free to UCO students, faculty and staff and $5 for the general public. Financing for the prizes comes from the Student Activity Fee fund, which everyone pays in their UCO tuition.

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Movie night brings recognition to English Society By David Bradley

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Now, some UCO students want to bring back the classics of Hollywood's golden age. The English Society is now underway with Campus Life Enhancement Night, a new event at UCO. Movie night was developed last semester, after an idea by English Society Member Carletta Rehbine and English Instructor Tim Morales. The original"Psycho," "Citizen Kane" and "North by Northwest" are a few films that were played. "We really got a lot of good responses last semester," Rehbine said. "I think it became very popular." According to Rehbine, that's one of the main reasons it's coming back this semester. The films to be featured are popular, yet rare. "We wanted to show classic movies that are not often played these days," Rehbine said. The movie night is a fundraiser for the English Society. Admission is free, but snacks and drinks are sold. Some films to be shown this semester include "Casablanca" and even "Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail." "Psycho" is the only movie returning from

last semester. "We also wanted to throw in 'The Blues Brothers,' because that's definitely something different," Rehbine said. One of the more 'different' films shown last semester was "Animal House." Some professors cancelled classes so students would be able to attend. Attendance gradually increased as the semester went on, with students, and even parents, coming to the shows. "We've had a lot of attendance, but the number has varied depending on the movie being shown," Rehbine said. "The first time we showed "Psycho," only about 20 people showed up just because not many knew about it." Campus Life Enhancement Night takes place in the Pegasus Theater of the Liberal Arts Building. The event has to work around the schedule of teachers, so times and days are not standard. "A lot of people come by and ask what we're doing while we're setting up," Rehbine said. "It really helps in getting the word out." No one has said whether the movie night will return next semester, but Rehbine is very proud of its accomplishments so far. "We (English Society) are building an identity for ourselves on campus, and we're getting a lot of recognition from society," Rehbine said. "This Enhancement Night is something we're very proud of."

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Professor evaluates soldiers' language skills By Jarrod Briley .Sla Whenever you think of the military, guns and testosteronedriven men crawling through the mud probably come to mind. But a professor of humanities and philosophy? Well, believe it or not, Dr. Siegfried Heit, associate professor of humanities and philosophy at UCO, recently played an integral role in the U.S. armed forces foreign language proficiency program. Heit was appointed as

president of a national board designed to examine the foreign language requirements of the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). The board made recommendations to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding SOF's foreign language requirements and soldiers' proficiency levels in using a foreign language. When implemented, the board's recommendations will be used to guide foreign language policies and create more efficient foreign language programs for the military. <

Southwestern views... Sue Hawk observes photographs presented at the opening of "Tokens of Taos VI" exhibit in the University Center. The show, featuring students' photographs from Taos, N.M., will be on display through Feb. 17 in the Donna Nigh Gallary.

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Student nurses taking blood in bookstore By Jarrod Briley

Staff der Worried about your blood pressure, fretting about your cholesterol levels, or have an uncanny urge to be stuck with a needle? Never fear, the health fair is here. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 1,7, students will have the opportunity to learn more about their bodies, at the same time

helping those in need by in the Campus Bookstore. Yes, donating blood". you heard right, in the The event, sponsored by the bookstore. UCO Student A counselor will Nurses also be available to Association, provide students with will have several depression booths set up in screenings. the University The fair will run Center food from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., court area. Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. The blood drive will occur

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Basketball legend Conradt to speak at university banquet By Trent Dugas StaffWriter

in sports. Dr. Gerry Pinkston, luncheon coordinator and professor of health, physical With over 700 wins in education, recreation and dance, women's said the basketball, Jody luncheon is to Conradt, the allmotivate, honor time winningest and support the coach in history, girls and women is coming to in sports. UCO. In 1987, Conradt, the Congress University of enacted a day of Texas women's observance to basketball coach, recognize the will speak at the girls and women Girls and Women in sports and the in Sports benefits that celebration at sports brought to 11:30 a.m. on their lives. Judy Conradt, Feb. 4 in the Around 300 University of Texas University Center people are women's basketball coach Ballroom. expected to Girl's and Women in Sports is attend, which is less than a division of the Oklahoma previous luncheons, Pinkston Association of Health, Physical said. Education, Recreation and She said the weather is always Dance. a factor. In addition, people Conradt was recently inducted usually come if they are into the Naismith National interested in the field of the guest Basketball Hall of Fame in speaker. Springfield, Mass. "Jody Conradt is a basketball The celebration is in coach, and the draw would observance of girls and women

probably be more basketball people, but they're all so busy right now with their season that they may have already missed a lot of school. So, they are hesitant to take their kids out," Pinkston said. Pinkston said circumstances last year prevented them from holding the luncheon last year. That might have contributed to the low numbers. Other guest speakers and participants include the Southern Nazarene women's basketball team, which is No. one in the nation; Jennifer Eve from KOCO, Channel 5; and the Sooner Gals. The Sooner Gals are a basketball team that tours the nation with players that are at least 70 years old. "We invite anyone from across the state that has anything to do with girls and women in sports. So that means not only female, athletes but it means men and women coaches, administrators, trainers, managers and even moms and dads," Pinkston said. Pinkston said Pres. Roger Webb is a big supporter of the women in sports on campus and

contributes greatly. Webb will also speak at the luncheon. The Girls and Women in Sports committee on campus also rewards two students from a college in Oklahoma with a $500 scholarship prize. They will honor the winner at the luncheon. Pinkston said applicants for the scholarship must be majoring in something to do with sports. One winner this year is UCO student Dedra Drury, a exercise and fitness management major. The funds for the Girls and Women in Sports luncheon comes from profits, Pinkston said. She said the profits they make are from the luncheon. They charge $15 per person and the University Center charges them $9.95. "The first year, we didn't

know how many people would be interested in attending, so we had no idea if we would even generate a profit," Pinkston said. "Each year now, we have made a significant amount of money for the scholarship and expense budget. Another source of income comes from donations from sponsors. Pinkston said the expense budget pays a fee for the speaker and mailings. "It (the Girls and Women in Sports) is a nationally celebrated day and it started about 13 years ago at a time when there was not many banquets for women," Pinkston said. "We charge $15 per person for the luncheon and the University Center charges us $9.95," Pinkston said. "So we basically make $5 per person. That's where our budget comes from.

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TODAY ✓ The UCO Counseling Services will be holding free screenings for Attention Deficit Disorder from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the University Center across from the food court. For more information, contact Counseling Services at 974-2215.

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will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 in Room 211 of the Liberal Arts Building to discuss upcoming events. For more information, call Carletta -Rehbine at 376-2692.

• The Raven Society will meet at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at The Chatroom on Second and Kelly, everyone is welcome. For more information, call Calypso Harvey at 751-9068.

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information, call Lesmand Lau at information, call Beverly Prosser at 330-1743 or Andrew at 844-7136! 974-2364.

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

✓ The Japanaese Student Association will meet at 2 p.m.

every Tuesday in Room 213 of the Liberal Arts Building . Free lessons in Japanese will be given. For more information, call Takaaki at 844✓ The Raven Society will 0312. sponsor a graffiti wall from 8 a.m. • The International Student to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Liberal Arts building. For more Council will meet at 12 p.m. every information, call Calypso Harvey Monday in the Conference Room at 751-9068. of the International Office in the University Center. For more ✓ The English Society will information, call Jason Harris at sponsor a showing of "Casablanca" 340-5702. at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Pegasus ✓ Toastmasters Club, an Theater. For more information, call Carletta Rehbine at 376-2692. organization devoted to enhancing public speaking skills, meets at 1 GENERALLY SPEAKING p.m. every Thursday in Room 320B of the University Center. For ✓ Celebrating Bronze and more information, call Amy at 341Blue Committee will be around 7403 or William at 844-9139. campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ✓ Alcoholics Anonymous will every Friday handing out free soft drink coupons to those wearing meet at 12:10 p.m. every Monday, bronze and blue. For more Wednesday, Fnday and Saturday at

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Study: Majority of athletes gamble By Nicholas J. Costsonika

players, 750 men's basketball players and 750 women's CollegePress Writer basketball players - and received DETROIT - Gambling a 25.3 percent return. Mike apparently is a much larger problem among college athletes Cross and Ann Vollano, assistant NCAA rules compliance than previously thought. The vast majority of athletes - directors at U-M, compiled the especially men - say they have information during an 18-month gambled in some way while in period. The highlights: school, and a large percentage More than five percent of say they bet on sports, according male athletes said they had to a survey released Monday by provided inside information to the Michigan an outside athletic party for department. gambling Worse, on the purposes, The vast majority of heels of pointshaving scandals athletes - especially bet on a game in at such schools as which they men say they Arizona State and had played, Northwestern, a have gambled in or accepted considerable money for number of male some way while in performing athletes admitted school... poorly in a they had acted in game. ways that the "That is study said "call euveLmw....w&a4 certainly into question the problematic," Cross said. integrity of their contests." About 72 percent of all "It's very scary," U-M athletic athletes - 80 percent of men director Tom Goss said from the said they had gambled in some annual NCAA convention in San way while in college. Nearly 35 Antonio, where he is sharing the percent of all athletes - more results of the study with other than 45 percent of men - said administrators. they had gambled on sports. U-M mailed surveys to 3,000 A 1996 study by two NCAA Division I athletes across University of Cincinnati the nation - 1,500 football criminologists suggested that

about 25 percent of athletes had gambled on college sports. UM's survey asked athletes whether they had wagered on sports in general, and Cross said that meant U-M's numbers more accurately reflected the size of the problem. "Every one of those individuals has committed an NCAA violation, if they gambled on a sport - college or professional - that the NCAA sponsors a championship in," Cross said. Casino gambling is a popular pastime among athletes, and athletes tend to place large bets when gambling with bookmakers. Nearly 50 percent of those surveyed said they had wagered at a casino, and the study said the average amount wagered by athletes surveyed on a single sports bet through a bookie was $57.25. The athletes who bet with bookies wagered an average of $225 each month, the study said. "Hopefully, people will notice that there really is a problem," Cross said. "It can happen anywhere. We need more education of athletes on this issue, and people need to take this more seriously."

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CollegePressViriter Stanford University students who are considering teaching careers got pro sports treatment last week when Massachusetts educators came calling with $20,000 signing bonuses. Recruiting teachers from nationwide pools is increasing as districts face mounting enrollments and a graying teacher population. In recent years, New York City sent recruiters to Austria. St. Louisans have gone looking in South Africa. Texans have searched in California and Puerto Rico. Virginia officials loaded up a 32foot recreational vehicle last summer and toured the East Coast. . But the hefty signing bonus is highly unusual.Massachusetts'

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Happy birthday o you, dear Mr. Antichrist Don't go out and buy your boyfriend a nice watch for his birthday if he's turning 37 tomorrow. Rather, go take a few exorcism lessons and invest in some holy water, just to be safe. He could be the Antichrist. Famed late psychic Jeane Dixon—the big-named ballgazer who accurately predicted John F. Kennedy's assassination several years before his death—revealed an ominous premonition before she died. She said the Antichrist was born Feb. 5, 1962 and he would reveal himself this year. The dark night, she said,

would begin an age of tyranny and horrors unlike any seen on Earth before. His revelation would mark the beginning of the final battle between good and evil, much like it says in the Bible.

What may sound like a doomsday warning to some appears to have strong backing from other visionaries. Nostradamus, the most popular seer of all time, warned people to prepare for this July. In his prophecies, he wrote "From the sky shall come the grand King of Terror." And if the Antichrist is turning flabby, going bald or hitting mid-life crisis, he'll

likely be even more angry. examine Dixon's long list of Still other Dionne Warwick dropped-the-ball divinations types say bad stuff won't first. happen until Labor Day. She predicted in July 1974 So go ahead and wear white that Pres. Nixon would win after the holiday; it likely won't against "Watergate be the only manipulators" and p evil act keep his presidential happening in A month later he She said the post. September. was forced to resign. If Dixon's Antichrist was She also predicted prediction born Feb. 5 that George Bush has you crush Bill 1962 and he would worried, you Clinton in the may not need would reveal elections. And she to shave your himself this year. said that the Soviets boyfriend's would put a man on head in the moon first. search of sixes Guess she never just yet. saw either of those two coming. Instead, you might want to ,

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Prom film `She's All That' is just that, hilarious Hughes films? The answer is the film Staffk:Mier "She's All That" (Miramax). What would happen if you "She's All That" takes place mixed "Clueless," "My Fair in an upscale Los Angeles Lady" and a pack of John high school where Zack, played by Freddie Prinze Jr., has just been dumped by his less-than-congenial trophy girlfriend. Zack's ex replaces him

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with an embarrassingly prom queen, and choosing as accurate and hilarous the subject of the wager the characterization of a "Real artsy outcast Laney, played by World" cast member. Rachael Leigh Cook. Look for In a moment of testosterone her as a recurring character on induced desperation, Zack "Dawson's Creek." makes a bet with this buddies This simple bet turns out to that he could raise any girl in be a challenge when Zack school to the status of his ex. finds out that Laney doesn't Zack's friends sweeten the want anything to do with him. deal by throwing in the title of Zack spends most of the movie proving himself to Laney, while transforming her into a swan. In the process, Zack falls in love with his project. "She's All That" relies less on tired "90210" teen drama, and more on humor. The use of a largely unknown cast is also a refreshing change form the usual list of TV stars. The cast does have some familiar faces in Kevin

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Bronchos excel at indoor invitational By Ryan Haley Sports Triter

he UCO Indoor Invitational was held in Norman, Jan. 29. The host team faired well, with a number of competitors placing high in the standings and another meeting provisional qualifying standards. Head coach Paul Parent said, "We felt like we competed extremely well. Because of injuries we tried some people in some new events and this week we are basically going to go back to their individual events." John Fitzgerald led the way for the men with a shot put toss of 52'10.75", for a first place finish and a spot in the NCAA II national indoor meet. Chris Sorrells was able to secure a third place finish in the shot

Indoor Track put to go along with his first place throw of 42'2.5" in the weight throw. In the high jump, Don Harris finished first after jumping 6'4.5", and Darnarr Greer placed second. The team of Jared Lovett, Jason Dormeyer, Shane Pratt

Paul Parent and Seth Hawkins won the two mile relay with a time of 8:37. In the mile relay, UCO had two teams place. The team of Matt Kane, Paul Givens, Rod Zimmerman and Heath Guthery won the event finishing at 3:23.27. Finishing third was the team of Kendall Johnson, Dwayne Satterwhite, Javaris Gibbs and Dustin McClure. In the 55 meter high hurdles, Guthery won with a time of 7.85 followed by Kane (2), Zimmerman (3) and Johnson (4). Zimmerman also won the 400 meter dash, clocking in at 50.53. Givens and Kane finished fourth and fifth respectively. Josh Hallman crossed the wire at 22.89 to finish second on the 200 meter dash, and Heath Payton cleared 14'0" to take second in the pole vault. The distance medley relay team also took home second place honors after crossing the line at 11:04.91. The team consisted of Dormeyer (1200m), Satterwhite (400m), Hawkins (800m) and Lovett (1 mile) , McClure finished the mile run in 4:56.91, followed by Pratt, who finished fourth. In the long jump, Gibbs

secured a third place finish, covering a distance of 19'6.25", and Geoffry Gandy placed fifth in the 3000 meter run with a time of 11:41.28. "We've got a high jumper, Don Harris, who is rated in the top three. John Fitzgerald is rated in the top three in the shot put in division II," said Parent. In women's competition, Amme Forester edged out Shauna McMurry to take first place honors in the high jump. Both cleared the same height of 5'3" , but Forester had fewer missed attempts. The winning mile relay team of Ebony Shirley, Porsha Pride, Kelli Null and Anitra Lacy clocked in at 4:02.69. The distance medley relay team placed second with a time of 13:48.50. The members of that relay team were Andrea Haley (1200m), Carrie Tucker (400m), Angela Brumfield (800m) and Leah McCauley (1 mile). In the two mile relay, UCO finished second with a time of 10:51.85. The team was made up of McCauley, Haley, Brumfield and Becky Harvey. Anitra Lacy finished second with a time of 58.90 in the 400 meter dash. She was followed by Shirley (3) and Null (5). In the 55 meter dash Lacy and Pride finished fourth and fifth with times of 7.46 and 7.58 respectively. Pride also took home fourth place honors finishing the 200 meter dash in 27.31. McCauley placed fourth in the 600 yard dash with a time of 1:34.03, followed by Haley (6). "Amme Forester is ranked in the top 10 in the women's high jump, and Denietra Miller is ranked in the top 10 in the long jump," Parent said.

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UCO's Andrea Haley runs at the Broncho Invational last Saturday in Norman. The Bronchos will run in Norman for the third week in a row at the Oklahoma Christian Invitiational starting at 11 am on Feb. 6.

SPORTS NOTES: FAMOUS COACH TO SPEAK AT UCO —University of Texas women's coach, Jody Conradt will be the guest speaker at this year's "National Girls and Women in Sports Day," luncheon at UCO today (Feb. 4) at 11:30 am. —Baseball season starts Saturday at Broncho baseball field against Panhandle State at 2 pm. The Bronchos will play a double header on Sunday against Panhandle State. The first game starts at 12:30 pm. —Basketball will be at home on February 4, 6, 11, and 13. —UCO wrestling hosts New Mexico on February 5 at 7:30 pm. —Due to an editorial mistake in the story "Broncho men topple No. 1 rated NSU" in the Tuesday edition of the Vista. The story mistated the the win was the first over 100 points. The win was acually the 12th game were the Bronchs scored over 100 points.

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Wagnon inducted into the Athletic Trainers Assocation Hall of Fame By Stacy Brasher StallWriter John Wagnon, UCO's athletic director and golf coach was recently inducted into the Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame after being chosen by his peers as a "pioneer" in his profession. "It was really an honor for John Wagnon "Edmond is a good place to live, and UCO is a good place towork. You can get into a comfort zone, and it's nice," he said. Wagnon's first taste of me. I never expected anything Broncho pride began while like that," he said. "It's working as a student trainer at something I'll always cherish." Wagnon's blood has run Central State during the late bronze and blue for 30 years 1960s and early 1970s. After graduating from CSU in now, and he has no intentions 1970, Wagnon moved to of leaving any time soon.

Amarillo, Texas, where he served one year as an athletic trainer for a local high school. Wagnon returned to UCO in 1971 to become the university's head athletic trainer only one year after his graduation. "I think you always have a soft spot for your alma mater," said Wagnon. In 1979, Wagnon was promoted to executive director of the Alumni Association and Foundation, but again leaned back to sports in 1986 when he took over as UCO's athletic director and golf coach. In this position he oversaw the university's move from the NAIA Division to the NCAA Division II. "At the time, we thought that was the thing to do," he said. "I — Staff photo by Lacy Amen think it's proven to be a pretty good move for the university. "Wagnon's induction ceremony The UCO Broncho mascot takes a break during the women's was held in Tulsa on January game against Northeastern last Saturday. Emily Drake plays the Buppy Broncho at home basketball games. 17.

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Men's basketball team continues home stand By James Gutzmer Sportsidisot The UCO men's basketball team will continue their home stand tonight against Cameron University out of Lawton. The Bronchos will continue the home stand for three more games against Southwestern on Feb. 6, Harding on Feb. 11, and Ouachita Baptist on Feb. 13. The UCO men currently hold a 36-32 game advantage over Cameron, but the Aggies took the Bronchos for a 100-97 victory on their first meeting this season. As for Southwestern, the Bronchos also hold the series lead (68-62) and have won the

last seven meetings. The Bronchos have defeated the Bulldogs once this season 112110 in overtime. UCO men are looking to stay in the hunt for a playoff berth. The Bronchos, who are 11-9 in regular season play and 3-5 in Lone Star North Conference (LSC) play, still have a chance to finish in the top four of the LSC North. The top four will receive the playoff spots in the post season. UCO split a pair of games with the LSC North Division leader Northeastern State University last week. The Redmen took the Bronchos for a ride in Tahlequah 87-83, but the Bronchos bucked back on Saturday with a 112-99

come from behind victory. UCO men made a season high 14 three point shots against NSU this past Saturday. In the past three games the Bronchos have shot 43.5 percent from the field, and 43.5 percent from beyond the three point stripe. The Bronchos have also shot 76 percent from the free throw line. UCO is averaging 11.2 steals a game and has four players with over 30 steals. The Bronchos are forcing opponents to turn the ball over an average of 22 times a game. Eddie Robinson continues to lead the UCO team. He has now become a top candidate for the Division II Player of the Year honor.

Robinson is leading the LSC, and is ranked in the top five nationally in scoring with a 26.9 average. he also is averaging 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.3 steals per game. Robinson has scored 30 or more points six times this season. Robinson has 512 points in his career at UCO. The Bronchos are being helped out by David Factor, a senior from Edmond. Factor made his hundredth career start for the Bronchos last Saturday and surpassed the 100 assists point for the fourth consecutive season. Factor is the all-time steals and assist leader. He is averaging 10 points,five assists

and five rebounds a game so far this season. Factor has stepped up play in the past three games averaging, 12.7 points while shooting 59.1 percent from the field. Eric Porter has averaged 19.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in the last six games and shot 48.7 percent from the three point line to help spark the Bronchos. Dante Harris has made good use of his three point shooting ability to the Bronchos in the past four games, averaging 56.3 from beyond the stripe. The Bronchos take to the court 8 pm Feb. 4 at Hamilton Field House folowing the women's game.

Baseball opens at home this Saturday against Panhandle State University By Ryan Haley Sportsiffriler he Broncho Baseball squad is set to open its season against Panhandle State Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. The Saturday game is scheduled for a single nine inning contest, while Sunday will be a double header starting at 12:30. The probable starting pitcher for Saturday's match up will be Lone Star Conference North Pre-Season Most Valuable Player Daryl Williamson. Sunday's starter for the first game will be Billy Coleman, a tranfer from Seminole, and Dustin Yowell of Sayre will likely get the nod for the second game. "We are going to use a lot of pitching, knowing the starters

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Administration treats traditional students like second class citizens Recently, I've had a lot of time to think. Most of that time comes during my long trek in from the parking lot; and so, a lot of my thoughts revolve around the parking issue—and others I feel are related. I have come to believe that the U C 0 administrators really believe their bread and butter, the nontraditional students that are the majority of this school's enrollment, are second class citizens. To prove this, let's look at the projects the administration is pushing off on us. First is the new dormitory, or apartment living complex, or whatever they're calling it. We currently have 1,100 available spaces in our dormitories. Now, we've only got about 1,000 beds, which is fine, because only about 830 beds have people sleeping in them. And yet...and yet, we're spending $15 million on new student housing. The commuters who pay the bills at this school lost 300 parking spaces to make room for

this new housing they'll likely never use. Why couldn't the $15 million be spent to build a multi1eve1 parking facility that would be used by t h e students attending this school right now? A university official told me it would cost $8,000 per space to build such a parking facility. For $15 million we could have had 1,875 parking spaces. Think about that the next time you're hiking to class—I certainly will. The same official told me that the $15 million couldn't be used for parking because the money was specifically appropriated for housing. Okay. Has the administration asked for money to improve our parking situation? Now, remember the fitness center? That's something else the majority of UCO's current population won't use, but will have to pay for. Remember that one of the reasons for building the center was because the

current facilities at Hamilton Fieldhouse are always too crowded? (No, it's not true; it's just a reason supporters gave in favor of the center.) Jump off campus with me for a moment. Edmond wanted to build a complex primarily for senior citizens to use for work outs and swimming. The voters said no; but the city is still working toward a goal of building some kind of recreational facility. Steve Kriedler of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce told me he recently arranged a meeting between City Manager Leonard Martin and UCO Pres. Roger Webb to ensure that Edmond and UCO are not building duplicate facilities. He also told me there may be some collaboration between Edmond and UCO that would allow city residents to use

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Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO C ampus at Thatcher Hall.

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

SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998.

RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote. A-Z TYPING Professional results, reasonable rates for services offered: • Resumes • Term Papers • Reports • Manuscripts • Editing, Etc. 2 blocks from UCO. Ask for Con at 3485673.

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

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ASAP! Flexible Hours Available

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PART TIME BUS DRIVER positions available. EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Training provided. Apply at 125 N State St or call 340-2962.

$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901.

UCO PROFESSOR'S family living in Edmond searching for 2 students to teach in our home program for 11-yr-old autistic son. Flexible schedule (10-20 hrs/wk), but must be available weekends and breaks. Valuable experience for speech path and special _ed majors, but will consider all serious applicants. No experience necessary, training provided. $6.50/hr, call Tom or Kathy Bergman at 359-1696.

IF INTERESTED in an outstanding opportunity to earn $15 or more per hr with flexible days & hours, working with an excellent company, Call Mike at 842-5775. CRUISE SHIP Employment - Workers earn up to $2000+/mo (w/tips & benefits). World Travel! Land-tour jobs up to $5000$7000/summer. Ask us how! 517-336-4235 Ext. C58062.

COUNTY LINE is now hiring for host and wait staff positions. Apply T-Th 2:30-5pm at 1226 NE 63rd, ask for Keith. APPOINTMENT SETTER needed, can make up to $15/hr. Call Kim at 848-3777.

GREAT JOB, part time, for college students. Apply in person at Smitty's Wine & Spirits, 12021 N MacArthur, OKC.

KIDS INK of Edmond has part time and full time positions open immediately at 700 SW 18th, 341-0330.

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.

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.

EXCELLENT$$$EXCELLENT$$$ EXCELLENT$$$ We have immediate openings for articulate individuals in telemarketing. We offer: 'Flexible Scheduling •AM/PM Shifts 'Paid Training •$8/Hr Guaranteed Please call 843-0735

DialAmerica Marketing JIMMY JOHNSON'S Three Rings Bar and Grill is currently taking applications for wait staff and hostesses. Apply in person M-F, 4445 N Lincoln, OKC.

BABYSITTER NEEDED generally the first weekend of the month, every month, Sat & Sun 7am to 4:30pm. Needed by Feb 5. Experience necessary. Call Dina at 9464837.

STATE AGENCY needs 100+ people for clerk and data entry positions. Full time day positions ar

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available. Call us today, 840-1100.

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

The Vista Feb. 4, 1999

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