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UCO journalist reacts to execution of reporter

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>Reviews Faith vs. reality The independent film Taliesin Jones addresses issues of faith as a boy faces a possible miracle. ✓ Page 10

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1994 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of 2 Live Crew's parody of Roy Orbison's song Oh, Pretty declaring that Woman, unauthorized parodies don't constitute copyright infringement.

QUOTE OF THE DAY "If people believe- in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. High expectations are the key to everything." — Sam Walton (founder of Wal-Mart)

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66 t's sad but it goes with the territory," said Terry Clark, chairman of the UCO journalism department, of the death of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl at the hands of his captors. U.S. officials confirmed Pearl's death on Feb. 21. An undated videotape, delivered to the Pakistani police Feb. 20, apparently contained graphic images and showed that Pearl's throat had been slit, officials said. Clark said the news was something he had expected. "When you go into combat, there will be casualty," Clark said. "What's tragic is the brutality of this, for a journalist or a civilian to be singled out at war time," he said. According to officials, the Chief suspect now in Pakistani custody, Ahmed Omar Sheikh,

said Pearl was killed in late January. "While we're hurt by what has happened to the American journalist, we should not be so naive to think it's unusual," Clark said. Pearl's family issued a statement saying, "We were shocked and saddened at the confirmation that our worst fears have been realized." Pearl's wife, Mariane, is about seven month pregnant with their first child. Pearl was abducted in Karachi, Pakistan on Jan. 23 while he was going to what he believed to be an interview with a prominent figure of Pakistan's Islamic movement. On Jan. 27, the media received an e-mail accompanied by pictures of Pearl from the alleged captors, the National Movement for the Restoration of Pakistan Sovereignty. In a second e-mail on Jan. 30, the captors threatened to

kill Pearl within 24 hours if the Feb. 12, and told the police that U.S did not release certain he believed Pearl was still alive, Pakistanis being held. That a statement he changed two days deadline was extended in a third later. A statement issued by the e-mail on Jan. 31. Pearl's captors first claimed Wall Street Journal said, " His that he was a CIA agent and murder is an act of barbarism then accused him of working for that makes a mockery of the Israeli intelligence agency. everything Danny's kidnappers Both statements had been claimed to believe in. They denied by the officials and the claimed to be Pakistani nationalists, but their actions Wall Street Journal. Sheikh, the prime suspect in must surely bring shame to all the kidnapping, was captured on true Pakistani patriots." •

May Day deadline is Friday BY JERA STONE

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arch 1 is the deadline to turn in applications for a booth in the May Day event, sponsored by the UCO Residence Hall Association. "We are trying to encourage all the student organizations to get involved," said Shai Rasmussen, May Day chairperson. Students who are not in any organizations are also encouraged to apply for a booth if they have an idea. "It can be five people who just want to set up a booth," Rasmussen said. "We have a much bigger funding this year, and we just want it to be like a carnival," she said. All booth setup, including tables, food and electricity, will

be provided. "If you are doing facepainting, then you just need to bring the face paints," Rasinussen said. May Day will be on May 3 this year, the last day of class for spring semester. "It's just a day to give students a break from studying," Rasmussen said. "Invite anyone, UCO's a fun place and I just want it to be a party," Rasmussen said. Volunteers are also needed for the event. For more information about the May Day event, call Rasmussen at 974-4250 or e-mail her at karategir1517@hotmail.com . • Log on to our website at www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for the latest campus events.

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Motion passed ... UCOSA Speaker of the House Tyler Tully indicates passage of a motion Feb. 25 to reconsider the alcohol bill that was voted down by the House Feb. 18. The House will vote on the bill again March 4.

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WHAT WAS YOUR INITIAL RESPONSE TO THE NEWS OF DANIEL PEARL'S DEATH?

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"It's messed up he didn't have security. He should have been able to inform [the public] safely."

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—COREY WILLIAMS Junior Psychology major

Killing of Pearl is unacceptable tragedy "Just the loss to his family. "I wasn't surprised. It was a tragedy he got They're doing that kind of stuff all the time. 4 caught up in it" —MAJOR DARYL SHRYOCK Army ROTC Staff

—JENNIFER LITCHFEILD Junior English Lit./Pre-Med major

"It's certainly a way to get our attention. I'm sure that's what they were trying for."

"I thought it was awful. They should have taken action before he was killed." —KELLY PARKER

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f traveling abroad wasn't frightening enough after September 11, it is even more so now. The killing of U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl is sobering and scary, and serves another reminder of the dangers that journalists sometime face. When a soldier is killed, it is expected. When police and firefighters die, it is still not too surprising. But we

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without so much as a hint of our own views. In this regard, our job is to document historical and important events. And as a documentarian, Daniel Pearl did not deserve to be • slain. What danger he posed to his killers is hard to fathom. That is what makes Daniel Pearl's violent death so tragic. •

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LETTERS Guild responds to letter

r. Russell Jones stated in his letter to the editor in the February 19 issue of the Vista that the UCO Chapter of the American Association of University Professors "represents only about 20 percent of the UCO faculty." While 26 percent of the UCO Faculty are presently members of the Association, on many issues we represent a far larger percentage of faculty than 26 percent. I 'guess we could also conclude that since less than 40 persons serve in the Faculty Senate that the Senate represents' 10 percent of the UCO Faculty. That conclusion would be in my estimation uncommonly silly. AAUP standards on academic due process and shared governance and teaching load are accepted by an overwhelming percentage of the professorate, not only at UCO but nationally. Courts have frequently taken judicial notice of our adopted standards and applied them to help resolve lawsuits on various topics. Comparing the pay of UCO faculty with other sometimes grossly underpaid faculty in Oklahoma is little like comparing

the relative undernourishment of children in two different third world nations. You could conclude by this comparison that children in one country are starving to death and in another are just severely deprived of proper nutrition. Certainly the conclusion that children in one country are receiving too much nutrition would be spurious. It is well documented that faculty at UCO are paid considerably below national and peer averages. The fact that we may in some cases be better paid than some of our poor country cousins on other Oklahoma faculties certainly should not lead to the conclusion that any particular faculty members at UCO are "overpaid". Dr. Jones is a prolific writer of letters and is to be commended for his engagement. In my estimation some of his facts and certainly some of his conclusions simply do not withstand scrutiny. Cordially yours, Dr. Thomas E. Guild, President Oklahoma Conference American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

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Library begins monthly poetry readings BY LAURA BELLO

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tudent poets and those who enjoy listening to prose are invited to join in the Open Poetry Reading at the Max Chambers Library this Monday, March 4, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the library's 2nd floor gallery alcove. Max Chambers Library and New Plains Review will sponsor a poetry reading the first Monday of every month from 7 – 8 p.m. that is open for students from all majors. Head of reference at the library, Jane Taylor said they are having the reading to give students an opportunity to read their own work in front of an audience. "It's important for writers to have a real audience – not just their friends because when you hear it out loud, it is not always as you thought," Taylor said. Taylor said reading a poem is part of the process of refining it.

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"Poetry comes out of an oral tradition, though most of us are familiar with it through a print medium," Taylor said. Junior English major and poetry editor for New Plains Review Amanda* Holt said reading her poems helps her as a writer. "It means a lot to share it with an audience. That's why we write, why we sing, dance — to have our stuff appreciated from a crowd that is willing to listen," she said. Taylor said she hopes this poetry reading will be different than others in the city because it is student focused. "There are tons [of poetry readings] in the metro area, but we want this to be student centered," Taylor said. New Plains Review publishes UCO's literary journal twice a year. Executive editor Dr. Gladys Lewis said students should bring any poetry they have written to share with others. Students who want to submit their work for

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SPORTS CMSU pounds Broncho pitchin BY BRIAN HOSTETLER Sports

the CMSU offense assault shutting the Mules down the final two innings. The Bronchos still carry an impressive 9-2 record despite the defeat. CMSU improved to 6-2 on the year. UCO's game against Arkansas Tech, scheduled for Feb. 26, was canceled due to weather. The Bronchos return home March 2 for a double header at noon with Emporia State. The series is the start of an eight-game PHOTO SERVICES home stand. • Junior Travis Davidson tries to stay focused

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entral Missouri State finally had enough of UCO pushing them around. The Mules exploded for 17 runs Sunday, Feb. 24 to close out a three-game series with the Bronchos. Kyle Dover picked up the loss for UCO and the clutch pitching so common in their previous two games was nowhere to be seen in the 17-3 loss. Senior, Bryan Coy was the only bright spot crushing two solo homers for the Bronchos. Barrett Whitney added two hits and an RBI in the losing cause. Callison Kaiser and Phillip Conway were able to neutralize despite being down by 14 runs Feb. 24.

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Guard Nortan Edmonds plays defender in a game earlier in the year. The men's team ended the season with disappointing 10-16 record.

Basketball teams drop final BY DARA LAWLESS

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he UCO men and women's basketball teams ended the 2001-02 season with two disappointing losses to Midwestern State Saturday, Feb. . 23. The men's team led by Jason Pritchett's 22 points and 12 rebounds and Dantrail Coleman's 16 points couldn't overcome Midwestern. MSU's Byron Dixon totaled 26 points to lead the Indian's to a

91-80 victory that left UCO 10-16 on the year. Unfortunately for UCO, the women's team didn't fare any better ending the season 13-13 after a decisive 80-50 loss to MSU. Ami Guffy's 12 points and Keri Smith's 10 together couldn't equal MSU's Katrina Jordan and her game high 19 points. Both men and women wrap up this season unable to make the playoffs, but hopes for better results next season. •

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niversity of Central Oklahoma's traditionally dominant wrestling team took its 13th consecutive Midwest Regional crown with 150.5 team points on the first stop of the difficult road to the NCAA Division II Championship Feb. 24. The Bronchos took the regional tournament crowning seven individual champions and one runner-up to place eight wrestlers in the upcoming nationals. "We're in position to be one of the teams that will contend for the national championship, but there will be several others," stated Coach David James. "It iivill definitely be an interesting tournament and we're going to have to be ready to wrestle our best." Midwest Regional champions Cole Province 133, Matt Dodgen 141, Michael Barreras 149, Nathan Gomez 157, Shawn Silvis 165, Jeff Henning 184, and Muhammed Lawal 197 and runner-up Chris Saferite 125 will be UCO's golden boys in the national dual. Province picked up his second career Midwest title with a 9-5 match victory. Dodgen gained his

crown in a perilously close 5-4 to put down a 13th win after slipping away for an national title this year. escape in double overtime. believe in this Barreras, no stranger to regional titles with four, made an team more than exciting 8 - 7 comeback win by ever," said senior taking his opponent to his back in Nathan Gomez. "I've the third period. Gomez claimed never been around so the 157 crown with his 6-4 match much talent before." The potential for victory. Silvis, recently ranked No. 1 at UCO to maintain their No.1 spot 165, displayed to the end is top rated "I'm going to try great with the wrestling skills skill and talent by pinning his to embarrass guys of the previously by letting them up individual ,undefeated wrestlers opponent for just to take them headed t o the crown. PHOTO SERVICES nationals. Henning down." Muhammed Lawal, winner of 19 straight matches, has reason to swagger into the Competition triumphed with NCAA Divison H National Championships March 8-9. Lawal and the Bronchos are will be tight a 13-1 major currently ranked No.1 in the Division II dual wrestling poll. when the best decision. — No. 1 ra nked grapplers in the Lawal definitely to win regionals and Muhammed L awal country clash, but the While Gomez broke in, "Cole is handled his nationals." going after a new one [National Bronchos are confident regional march How will this road end? Championship] not defending No.1 man at 197 with a with ease winning by major The answer lies in Kenosha, one." decision 13-5 for his 19th straight spectacular 35-2 record on the Shawn Silvis, a national Wisconsin at the NCAA Division victory. Saferite fought his way to year, Muhammed Lawal is one of qualifier last year and currently at II National Championship March qualify nationally with three the most feared men on the mat the top of the 165-weight class 8-9. The Broncho's have the road with his combined speed and match wins. who is on an eighteen match win mapped out. Barreras added, • Before regional action the strength. He stated, "I'm going to streak, said, "There's no pressure, "Come home with the national Bronchos confidently sported gray try to embarrass guys by letting nothing to lose and everything to title." • warm-up shirts with the number them up just to take them down." gain. I'll wrestle the same as any 2000-01 National Champion 13 printed on the back. Thirteen other day of the week." For all the latest news on UCO's Midwest Crowns have now been Cole Province commented Before hitting the road to championship wrestling season achieved in UCO wrestling "Really all I have to do is wrestle South Dakota, Michael Barreras checkout www. bronchosports.com my style and control the match." history. The Bronchos also hope claimed "Our expectations are 24 hours a day.

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and over 600 news articles. instead of having a limited time Hochenauer said he wouldn't on material, the creators' estates Senior Writer expect people to pay him for using should be able to renew the rights. "If no one cares to renew, the he Supreme Court agreed his texts in a class. subject becomes public domain," "I'm against the extension Feb. 19 to hear a case which, Lalor said. because it damages intellectual challenges extended Mark Hanebutt, associate inquiry and discovery. The copyright protection for the dead. professor of journalism and existing law does not serve our The lawsuit targets the Sonny attorney at law, agreed Bono Act (SBA) of 1998 which culture well." with the copyright law "People need extends copyright duration, extension. "The government originally 50 years after the access to the best "Copyright laws were literature in our author's death or 75 years after the is supposed to originally created to give culture. The law work's original publication, by 20 royalties to the writer's inhibits that years. regulate offspring." access." The case, Eldred vs. Ashcroft, Since life expectancy "I'm in favor copyright, not was filed by Eric Eldred, a has increased, Hanebutt of the free literature enthusiast who operates prevent work from said the law ensures the exchange of www.eldritchpress.org . His web following generation of site publishes public domain books ideas. We should reaching public heirs will benefit before that have fallen out of copyright get as many great domain." the item enters public works online as restriction. domain. we can." Eldred said in an interview with Loren Gatch, assistant Hochenauer Salon.com he wanted people to be Loren Gatch professor of political agreed authors assistant professor, able to access classics for free, and science, called SBA should be political science the law had set him back 20 years unconstitutional. protected for a in his quest. "I think the law should "It's very difficult to find the certain number of be challenged," he said. "I think years and said 50 years is more copyright owners of old books [to it's a mistake. The idea with than enough time. get permission for publication]. It's Charles Simmons, associate copyrighting was never to give almost impossible." He said the laws interfere with professor of journalism, had no people exclusive use, but to ensure problem with the 20-year the material's creator will be social well-being. acknowledged and paid for his or "Let the free market decide. extension. her work." "I think 70 years is fine," he Let's have some competition. Why Gatch cited Article 1, Section said. "People always want to get give a monopoly to these 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which something without having to pay publishers forever?" reads: "To promote the progress of for it, and that's the case here." Kurt Hochenauer, associate science and useful arts, by securing Brendan Lalor, assistant professor of English at UCO, has published essays, fiction, poetry professor of philosophy, said for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries..." Gatch said, "The government is supposed to regulate copyright, not prevent work from reaching public domain. Information has been walled off from public use by overly-generous copyright laws." Mickey Mouse is one of the pieces of intellectual property that will enter public domain in the next few years if SBA is overturned. Gatch said, "A corporation is milking Mickey Mouse into the next century, no longer rewarding its dead creator. They are living off the creativity of others." Lalor said, "They're still using Mickey Mouse, he's still making money, so why shouldn't they be able to renew the copyright and 15 E. Second St. continue to make money off of (Just east of Second & Broadway. next to the Bank One drive thru) him?" • Visa BY MICHAEL LARSON

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Oklahoma City Community not aware that there is a service said. Sophomore elementary College campus, some students available for this situation at ith the recent have expressed concern when UCO. The Department of education major Christy Public Safety (DPS), the Harrison said she called the abduction of Tram 'walking alone to their vehicles. However, many students are campus police, escorts many DPS when her car was dead. Minh Tram from the "They were real students across helpful — I only campus. Community waited about ten Policing Officer John "We he 1p people minutes. I think Blair said DPS has who loc ked their my boyfriend was escorted 335 UCO keys in their car, glad because he citizens this semester. didn't have to "[They should call] change tires, give drive all the way anytime they feel like here to jump my it — night or day," he them a j ump-start car," she said. said. — anyt hing to DPS has eight There are emergency part-time student call boxes located at help ou t." officers and 17 fullthe major parking lots time officers. He and also safe walk John Blair said there are phones in every DPS Community benefits to having building that students Polic ing Officer student officers. can use to request an "Other students know them. escort and call for help. Other calls DPS receives Students aren't afraid to come include domestic violence, to the police if they have a major accidents, medical problem because they are their peers," Blair said. emergencies and car problems. The officers also patrol a "We help people who locked their keys in their car, change certain beat. "They are responsible to walk tires, give them a jump-start — anything to help out," Blair their building. You may see the Senior Writer

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an you believe in something that you can't see? That is the question Taliesin Jones is exploring. The independent film is written by first-time writers Maureen Tilyou and Rhidian Brook,, and directed by Martin Duffy. It follows . the life of Taliesin (John-Paul Macleod), a 12-year-old boy in Wales, who is trying to make sense of the world disrupted when his mother left his father for a different man and a bigger city. Taliesin is teased by classmates who called him "worm" because he loves books. He questions the

people around him who do not believe in God and wonders why he "just does." He is fascinated by the miracle he sees when his piano teacher, Billy (Ian Bannen), heals a woman's backache simply by praying and believing in God. . Taliesin forms the gang "The Believers" with the only two friends he has after he believes the warts on his hands were healed with the power of Billy's and his praying. We then see Taliesin gets into trouble after he tries to heal a classmate who has diabetes and his faith tested when Billy dies. Often we see films with religion undertone being done with elaborate themes or overpowering images. Think Stigmata or Dogma, which are both interesting and innovative films, by the way. It is refreshing to have a film that

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AROUND THE STATE Oklahoma Senate passes bills on prostitution, displays of sympathy The bill now goes to the House, Oklahoma City, that is designed to where Rep. Al Lindley, D- protect, people who make Associated Press Oklahoma City, said he is hopeful sympathetic statements after an OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — of final passage. accident. Prostitutes, pimps and sex The Senate also passed and "There are many times when offenders were the targets of sent to the governor House Bill individuals involved in accidents legislation passed Monday by the 2300, which expands the Sex would like to send the other Oklahoma Senate. Offenders Registration Act to person involved a note saying they Senate Bill 1502 include crimes are sorry this has happened, raises fines for those involving sexual assault. especially when someone has been "Their children involved in The measure, by Sen. seriously injured or killed," Coffee prostitution in Dick Wilkerson, D- said. have been Oklahoma City and Atwood, and Rep. "But even when the accident Tulsa, the state's propositioned David Braddock, D- could have been the injured largest cities. It also Altus, bars child person's fault, that expression of walking home makes prostitution pornographers from empathy could be used against the within 1,000 feet of a eligibility for deferred sender in a lawsuit," Coffee said. from school. school or church a sentences. It also adds "It prevents people from doing Parking lots and felony. campus police to the what most of us consider is Sen. Keith agencies that get nothing more than kind and yards are littered Leftwich, author, information on sex thoughtful." said that for too with used syringes offenders. His bill would make written or long, people have Another anti-crime verbal expressions of sympathy, shrugged off and condoms." bill passed by the compassion or benevolence not prostitution as not a Senate would require subject to use in a civil lawsuit, serious problem. fugitives from justice to unless the statement is an outright —Sen. Keith "I'd invite them pay for the cost of their admission of guilt. • Leftwich, to talk to some of the capture. author of Senate families in my The Senate also Log on to www.thevistaordine.corn Bill 1502, which district," said approved a bill by Sen. 24 hours a day for campus news or raises prostitution Leftwich, an fines Glen Coffee, R- to sound off on current issues. Oklahoma City Democrat. "Their children have HL been propositioned walking home from school. Parking lots and yards are littered with used syringes and condoms." Leftwich's bill raises the fine SPI2j "MG CHEESE 2002 for first-offense prostitution and pimping to $2,500, going up to $5,000 on the second offense and $6,000 on the third offense. Fines for customers were raised to $3,000 for a first offense and to $6,000 for subsequent offenses. BY RON jENKINS

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STRANGE STORIES College newspaper criticized for condom giveaway FROM WIRE REPORTS

"I cannot respond at this time," said Merri Nelson of Brown County Community Health Services. Nelson said she found out abbot the condom distribution Friday and is in the process of investigating the situation along with the Office of Disease Prevention in Pierre. Editors of the paper said the condoms were meant for an earlier issue that featured a story about sexually transmitted diseases but that they didn't get the condoms in time. "It was purely coincidental that they were in the day before Valentine's Day," said Editor Katie Vidoloff. The condoms have gotten mixed reviews for the paper, editors of The Exponent said. "Some felt it was good, others thought it was inappropriate," said

Mandy Martin, assistant editor for with the attack. the paper. The girl, who has not been Associated Press named, is recovering in hospital, ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — The police said. student newspaper at Northern LONDON (AP) — A 12-yearIn Britain, police blame a steep State University raised some old girl was stabbed in the back rise in violent street crime on cell eyebrows by distributing condoms and left with a punctured lung by phone theft. More than 700,000 in a recent issue. muggers who stole her mobile cell phones were stolen last year The condoms came with an phone, police said Saturday. and in one high-profile attack on issue of The Exponent that came The girl was with her 7-year-old New Year's Day, a 19-year-old girl out Feb. 13, the day before sister and 10-year-old cousin in was shot in the head after handing Valentine's Day. south London when she was over her mobile to a robber. On the front page of The attacked on Thursday evening by Exponent was a question that three youths, believed to be in reads, "What's the one way to their mid-teens, Scotland Yard MIAMI (AP) — A new Web protect yourself from STDs said. site launched this month is offering (sexually transmitted diseases)? A. "This -is a hideous attack, Florida's unhappy couples the Abstinence Or B. Condoms. If you especially given the age of the chance to get unhitched online. picked A or B you win! Look child involved and the extent of For $249, breaking up is no inside to claim your prize!" her injuries," said Detective longer hard to do. 'Taped to the upper left corner Inspector Dave Heckels, who is "The idea really came from the of the front page was a condom leading the investigation. huge number of calls I get from donated by the Brown County Heckels said a 15-year-old boy people who can't afford legal fees Health Department. had been arrested in connection but want to get a divorce," said Randy Finney, a Seattle-based • Wednesday, April 3, 2002 attorney, who founded the site in University of Central Oklahoma 'reacher job Fair Washington and California last Phone:. 405-974-3346 * Fax 405-974-3826 year before bringing it to Florida Walk-Around Information Booths ____,...te ----Nigh University Center Ballrooms 9:00 arn'to 1:00 pm this month. individual Interviews A simple uncontested case S ER Nigh University Center 3rd Floor South 9:00 am to 5:00 pm usually costs $3,000 to $4,000

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• The Speech-Language Pathology Student Chapter of SAE will hold an SLP majors meeting at 12 noon March 8 in Room 206 of the Education Building. A panel of students assigned to off-campus facilities will share their • The UCO Men's Soccer Club is experiences. For more information, holding a practice at 5:30 p.m. at contact Dr. McLaughlin at 974the Fire Station Soccer Field. For 5297. more information, contact Jalal at 974-2377.

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that Senate Bill 1502 has passed, increasing the fines. I guess my neighbors will have to find new jobs now. In view of the wide variety of expertise here on campus., one very effective moneymaker comes to mind, and it's not Jennifer Lopez's derriere. This idea is one that will probably get a lot of hostility, so I'll put on my flak jacket and prepare for the onslaught of whining from you conservatives out there. We can open a brewery! It's perfect for a college town, regardless of our backward alcohol policy. All of the resources are right here on campus, so it would be a simple plan, not to mention profitable. The science department's botany classes could grow the hops and barley, and study ways to breed better plants for beer production, while the human environmental sciences department develops better recipes. Likewise, the chemistry department could brew the beer with their lab equipment. As for selling the beer, the College of Business could manage the profits, while the journalism department's public relations and advertising people could develop a promotion campaign for the beer. The art department could design the labels, the music department could write a jingle, and theater arts could perform in the commercials. Prospective Student Services could help also, changing their name to Prospective Drinker Services, telling people why our beer is better than everyone else's and encouraging them to come here to drink it. . - I can see the slogan now... `brewed from the algae-infested waters of Broncho Lake.' That's where the problem lies. How would we get people to drink it? Back to the draWing hoard. â&#x20AC;˘

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Beth Hull's column appears every Thursday in The Vista. You can reach her via e-mail at stanggirl70@yahoo.com . Distributed by Collegiate Presswire Features Syndicate

FEB. 28, 2002

THEVISTA

CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES

DO YOU THINK you might be FIRST CHRISTIAN Church LEAD TEACHER - Seeking pregnant and need a free Childcare Ctr is needing full & part

Morning and afternoon positions avalilable. Will work with school schedule. Apply at 206 E 1st in DOES THE LIBRARY intimidate Edmond. you? Research Assistance, Resumes, Charts, Term Papers, Word Processing w/Laser Print! LOOKING for a summer job? Excellent Rates & References. Call Lifeguards, swim lesson instructors Suzanne at 330-8360! and water aerobics teachers needed. Will train if necessary. KIDZ CORP Child Development Great job, excellent benefits. Call Center has new hours. M-F Toni Parks at Downtown YMCA at 6:30am-10:30pm. Ages accepted 6 297-7788 for more info. NOTICES wks-12 yrs. Preschool program ENGLISH CLASSES available. Nutritious meals at the provided. DHS approved. For more PART TIME sales and other Edmond Language Institute info, call 844-5439 or come and duties, 15-30 hrs/wk. Ideal for We teach English as a Second visit us at 1130 N Chowning, student, Mom, or 2nd job. Call Ms Language and are conveniently Edmond. Roberts at 946-7853 for located on the UCO Campus at appointment. Apply any location, Thatcher Hall. Gingiss Formalwear. EMPLOYMENT Choice of Edmond at 330-2111.

PHONE: 405-341-2125

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$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 203-683-0202.

FAST LANES is now hiring carwash attendants, lube techs, cashiers, sales reps. We offer complete training, advancement opportunities, great pay. Apply at 2220 S Broadway in Edmond (across from Taco Cabana).

EDMOND FAMILY needs aide

for boy with autism, evenings and FRATERNITIES * weekends. Special Ed or Speech SORORITIES Path major preferred. Excellent CLUBS * STUDENT GROUPS English required. Professional Earn $1000-$2000 with the easy training provided. 359-1696 or Campusfundraiser.com three hour 922-4032. fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications. FEMALE STUDENT needed to Fundraising dates are filling tutor 9-yr-old boy in math and quickly, so call today! Contact English 2 hrs/day, 5 days/wk in Campusfundraiser.com at exchange for room and board. Call (888)923-3238, or visit 348-7898. www.campusfundraiser.com EL CHICO in Edmond is now hiring lunch servers. Apply in SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per person anytime at 2601 S Broadway. month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle 4t 340-4998.

RIVER OAKS Golf Club is

enthusiastic, energetic and committed early childhood professional for Child Development Center. CDA, CCP, or degree preferred. Benefits include health, sick, vacation, paid holidays, paid planning periods and discounted childcare. Supportive, fun and professional work environment. Apply at United Life Church Child Development Ctr, 3332 N Meridian Ave or call Dionne Todd at 942-5294. Resumes may be faxed to 9468603 or emailed to unitedlife cdc@hotmail.com

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Seeking dependable, dedicated individual for childcare position, 15-20 hrs/wk. Benefits include paid holidays and free childcare Pleasant, professional atmosphere. Apply at United Life Church Child Development Ctr, 3332 N Meridian Ave or call Dionne Todd EARN TOP $$$ while in school!! at 942-5294. Resumes may be Red Frog CommUnications, faxed to 946-8603 or emailed to looking for entry level sales unitedlife cdc@hotmail.com people. We are flexible with your BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY school hours. Our products are the SAVE UP TO 80% essentials for any business. On all dental services. Business cards, letterheads, *Dental *Vision envelopes and forms. You will be *Prescription*Chiropractic supported by the higheSt Household $19.95 commitment for quality, training, Individual $11.95 and compensation. Our candidates No waiting period, no limit on must work with little supervision visits, no claim forms, pre-existing and set their own quota. Please fax covered. Call Lisa Ferguson-at 405-340-8591 or 405-627-6995 or or email your resumes to: o r email at 405-341-8809 www.iboplus.com\lferguson humanresources@redfrogcomm.com "BROKERS NEEDED" Get Paid Daily! UCO STUDENT needs FOR RENT dependable childcare for 15-mo1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, old. Must have own transportation. Duplexes & Townhomes, Close to UCO. Tuesdays & Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Wednesdays 4-7:30pm and Kennedy, Edmond (Across from Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. Call 947- UCO), 341-7911. Visit us on the 6171 x275 M-F 7:30am-4:30pm. web at: www.kennedyplace.com Welcome Students! WANTED: After-school childcare in my home for well-behaved first ONE BEDROOM apt, kitchen grade boy. Close to UCO, $7/hr, appliances furnished, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near 3:30-7:30pm M-F. Background UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo check required. Fax resume to plus deposit, 341-9651. Micah at 748-4111.

seeking applicants for golf shop and bag room help. All applicants must be responsible, dependable, and have good people skills. Come RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage by and pick /up applications at for $17-$22 per month! Great auto 10909 Clubouse Rd in Edmond, PT/FT positions, earn top dollar, rates for good students too. Call 1&1/2 miles E of 1-35 on Hefner flexible work schedule, no Michelle at 340-4998 for free Rd or call 771-5800. experience necessary. Call Tim at quote. 476-7672 or 947-9000. Child ST ELIZABETH'S FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS Development Center has opening testing & counseling, Wednesdays for FT teaching position 7:30-9. No appt necessary. Wesley w/benefits. Salary commensurate HAMPTON INN of Edmond has Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341- w/experience. 7am-3pm, 5 days/wk guest service positions available. Please apply at hotel location at I5450. For testing info call 495- starting May 28. Call 340-1789. 35 & 2nd St. 2732.

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DEADLINES: All classifieds confidential pregnancy test or MUST be submitted by noon someone to talk to? Call Birth time teachers and van drivers.

Tuesday for the Thursday publication and Friday noon for the Tuesday publication. 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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