The Vista Jan. 20, 2000 by The Vista

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Financial aid procedure baffles college students By Mike Greer

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he start of a new semester brings excitement to some, fear to others, and long lines to most. The lower level of the University Center is home to several lines, including the Bursar's office and financial aid. The worst part for many students is at the end of the lines, their problems are just beginning. There are three main problems students say they have with the financial aid process. • Excess funds checks are not always ready when expected. • The appeals process sometimes takes longer than anticipated. • Being selected for verification can be a long and grueling process. Many people expecting checks were told at the Bursar's counter they would have to wait a week at least. The Federal Award Information Guide, available at the financial aid office, explains how fund disbursement works. Disbursement, which occurs each Monday, is based on money awarded and class enrollment. In order to have a federal check ready for the Jan. 10 start of classes, students had to have been enrolled by Jan. 3 at the latest. Pre-enrollment started in November. Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants (OTAG) were available Jan. 10 only to those enrolled by Dec. 23. The remailing OTAG awards will be processed after enrollment ends January 21. External problems, like with a student's lender, can add to the delay of payment, but as far as UCO financial aid goes, preenrollment is the key.

Another concern of some students is their appeals. Appeals are made when a student on probation fails again to meet their academic requirements. Their aid is cut unless the student can write an essay persuading a panel consisting of three faculty and staff members that they are deserving. The panel's decision is final. The appeal form states that all appeals are decided and returned in no more than 10 days. "Students are encouraged to send in appeals within 10 days of their aid being cut or complete a semester at their own expense for redemption," said Sheila Fugett, director of financial aid. At least one student submitted their appeal before the Dec. 17 deadline and as of Jan. 11 she had not heard back. Fugett maintains that all appeals were decided on before the holidays and results were sent by Dec. 23. "Any student with any financial aid problems should come to the office so we can help them straighten things out." said Fugett. Some students are still upset about the extensive verification problems they suffered in the fall. Each year students should fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A few weeks after sending this in, students receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This gives the student a chance to check the information for any errors before final submission. The SAR tells a student if they have been selected for verification. "Verification is always determined by the government, V See FINANCIAL AID,

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Connect the lines... Telco Supply Company employees, Jeremy Hoffman (left) and Ele Romo (right), work to install new telephone lines between Murdaugh Hall and the Max Chambers Library. The Sulfer based company specializes in telecommunications technologies. The new lines are to help expand the networking capabilities of the facilities here on campus.

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campus is more environmentally aware than other campuses around the state, according to Michael Dean, a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). "It's surprising because you'd think the smaller, more rural schools would be better, but it's been my impression for the past filie or six years that UCO does the best job of keeping clean,"

Dean said. While UCO students may be going above and beyond for the environment, Americans in general are not, according to Dean. At least 28 billion pounds of edible food are wasted each year, according to DEQ. That's over 100 pounds per person. To multiply the country's wastefulness, Americans waste 25 percent more during the holiday season. According to DEQ, if Americans would have put one

less cookie on Santa's plate, we would have saved two million pounds of edible food. All in all, America's holiday waste adds up to one million extra tons of trash per week. So what can UCO students do to make up for America's extravagance? There are lots of simple ways we can make a difference for the environment, Dean said. First of all, students can make sure not to litter.

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ENVIRONMEN Continued from front page "When you're eating fast food in your car, it's easy to roll down the window and toss your trash out without even thinking," Dean said. A conscious effort must be made to use the trash can, he said. Secondly, Dean said students can take notes on both sides of notebook paper. "If you use just one side, you waste half the notebook. Using both sides saves money and the environment," he said. Also, when students use only half of a notebook for a class, —Staff photo by Landon Salyer they can use the other half for another class. Dumpsters on campus are perpetually full like this dumpster A third way UCO students located outside Murdugh Hall. By recycling paper, cans and can conserve the environment is other items, the amount of daily trash could be reduced .

by recycling paper, cans, and plastics. "The last three or four years, there has been an increased demand for materials made from recycled products," Dean said. "Manufacturers save money, and they in turn lower their prices, so recycling is good for the economy as well as the environment." Dean also encourages students to look at labels and buy more recycled products. Finally, students can protect the environment by conserving water. "The easiest way to do this is to turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth or shaving," Dean said.

"If you leave the water running, you waste about two gallons of water. By turning it off, you only waste about a quart." Students who are looking for another way to protect the environment may want to join the new environmental club at UCO, said Dr. David L. Elmendorf, sponsor of Preserving the Earth and Conserving the Environment (PEACE). PEACE was formed last fall. This semester, one of their goals will be to reinstitute recycling on campus, Elmendorf said. For more information on PEACE, call Elmendorf at 9745777.

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never by UCO. Nine times out of 10, if a student estimates their income on their FAFSA, they will be selected for verification," said Fugett. When a student is selected for verification, they are asked to bring a copy of the previous years income tax return. The financial aid department has to make sure that their FAFSA information is consistent with their tax information. Delays occur when there are discrepancies between the two. Several students have complained that financial aid asked for a single document, assured the student that this was the only document needed but three weeks later asked for another. This process has pushed some check disbursements until the end of the semester. Financial aid takes each document as discrepancies appear. If a student's tax return uses a different name than what is on a FAFSA, a marriage license or birth certificate may be asked for. If these documents bring up more questions, more documents will be asked for. Some keys Fugett suggests for making the financial aid process easier: • Send in renewal FAFSAs as early as possible. You can submit your application electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Be sure to use the same

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Miranda Quigley, graduate student, inquires about her financial aid status to Lana Senchal, financial aid representative.

information on FAFSAs as is used on tax returns. • Beginning this year, students can fix their own discrepancies at the FAFSA website (above) using the pin number that comes with the SAR. This can save weeks of frustration. • The one thing required of each student each year is a student information sheet. You should have already received this in the mail. Fill it out and turn it in. The final concern of students is the rumor that a drug conviction permanently cuts financial aid. Question 28 on this year's FAFSA asks if the applicant has ever been convicted of any illegal drug offense. According to the new federal aid regulations taking affect July 1, 2000, the penalties for a person convicted for possession of an illegal substance are:

• First offense: one year of federal financial aid ineligibility • Second offense: two years ineligible • Third offense: Indefinitely ineligible Penalties for convictions involving the sale of an illegal substance are: • First offense: two years of financial aid ineligibility. • Second offense: Indefinitely ineligible The regulations also state that a student may regain eligibility by successfully completing a rehabilitation program and passing two drug tests. Currently, there is no automatic way to check the honesty of answers to question 28. The government is trying to integrate a computer program that will double check these answers.

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Time is the only cure, Student Health Center says Flu epidemic hits campus antibiotics will only work on bacterial infections, Wallenmeyer said. Health care providers can treat some of the symptoms that people may be suffering though. Flu symptoms include a high fever, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue and coughing.

Flu sufferers can take cough syrup to help alleviate coughs, aspirin for fevers, antihistamines and decongestants for nasal drainage and congestion and an over-the-counter pain reliever for muscle aches, Wallenmeyer said. After that, it's pretty much up to nature.

"It (the flu) just has to run its course.Most people seem to be suffering for about five to seven days," Wallenmeyer said. On Jan. 7 the Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed that the state was suffering from an

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in this fact because officials say that while suffering from the flu that's about all the comfort you can get. "Antibiotics will not help the flu," said Labetta Wallenmeyer, student health center director. Influenza is a viral infection and

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Continued from page 4 outbreak of influenza. There are several new anti-flu medications currently on the market. Wallenmeyer cautions that the drugs work only if administered in the very early stages of the flu. "So far we have only prescribed an anti-flu prescription one time. We haven't caught any of the others in time," Wallenmeyer said. "It really has to be administered within the first day or two of symptoms." Although mid-January is normally considered late to receive a flu shot, with the current flu outbreak Wallenmeyer advises people who haven't received one to go ahead and get the shot. "If you're real healthy and relatively sure that you haven't been exposed to anyone with the flu, then it (getting the shot) isn't a bad idea."

Some local media reports have suggested that people who have already received a flu shot should get another immunization. The Student Health Center isn't advising all of their patients to receive another shot. "One of our doctors, Dr. Legako, actually called the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and they told him that if you received your shot in mid-October or later you should be OK. You shouldn't need another one," Wallenmeyer said. Although influenza is highly contagious and can't be 100 percent safeguarded against, there are steps that people can take to help prevent the flu. •Get plenty of rest. • Wash hands frequently. • Drink plenty of water. • Cover your mouth and/or nose

when sneezing. •Avoid, if possible, crowded places. Wallenmeyer estimates that between three and six patients with flu symptoms are being seen daily at the Student Health Center. Because influenza is an airborne illness, Wallenmeyer predicts that UCO has only seen the beginning effects of the recent outbreak. "I'm afraid that with school just starting the people who have the flu are just now starting to spread it here," Wallenmeyer said. "It's certainty not scientific, but because of the close proximity on campus, like dorms and classrooms, I have a feeling that it has just started here." For more information, contact the Student Health Center at 974-2317.

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`Most promising minority student' wins trip to New York By Fachaitte Kinslow

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armen Gore, UCO advertising major, is spreading the news. She's going to New York. Gore and 24 others throughout the United States were named American Advertising Federation's (AAF) Most Promising Minority Student. The students will arrive in New York on Feb. 23 where they will network and attend interviews for the next two days and return home on the 25th. Nominated by Professor Robert J. Illidge, journalism instructor, Gore had to submit a resume, transcript, a letter of recommendation, a one page essay over an advertising minority who inspired them, and four pictures of themselves. Eight hundred students submitted their applications, but only 25 were chosen. "I didn't think I would get it," Gore said. "I waited until the last minute and I almost didn't send it in." Gore said she waited until the

last day to write the one page essay and had to overnight the package. "To overnight it (the package), it was going to cost $12," Gore said. "I didn't think my essay was worth that." Gore decided that she had put in the effort to go ahead and send the information. On January 7, Gore received a phone call telling her that she was chosen as one of AAF's Most Promising Minority Students. "At first, I had no idea what they were talking about," Gore said. "When they said 'New York' it clicked as to what they were talking about." According to the AAF president, the program is designed to find talented minority college students who are available for jobs the following year. Gore chose advertising as a career after taking an advertising graphics class. "This was the first class from the beginning to the end where I saw improvement," Gore said.

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Beginning her education at Rose State College (RSC), Gore "404,4400110 started as a nursing major. "After two classes I was like, `no way'," Gore said. Gore chose UCO after RSC v,:.$004 because she wasn't interested in the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University was too far away. Graduating in May, Gore says she will open herself for any job opportunities. New York is not the only trip Gore is taking this year. After graduation she'll go to London for a public relations and advertising international seminar. "If I decide that I like London, I'll check into the job opportunities there," Gore said. "I have no husband and no children, I'm totally openminded." Gore said that since high school she's just been going with the flow. Now she's ready to graduate, find a job and —Staff photo by Landon Salyer "jump" into things. "When I really put forth the Carmen Gore, advertising major, was recently named one of effort, I couldn't believe the the most promising minority students by the American things I started accomplishing." Advertising Federation. Gore and 24 other students were '',4

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Cello ensemble, faculty to hold concerts; profits help fund French trip this summer By Jarrod Briley

Also: Pamela Richman, soprano; Dr. Sam Magrill, piano; Austin Speer, Meryl Nash, Tom McCullough — all playing the cello. And the UCO String

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Quartet: Dr. Hong Zhu and Doris Morris, both playing the violin. "I expected more people to support it, but it's hard to get a lot of people to come," Remy-

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n the 1968 science fiction classic, "2001: A Space Odyssey," director Stanley Kubrick envisioned a time when computers would permeate every aspect of human life. People trusted the machines totally, but in the end it was the consummate computer — HAL — which threatened to destroy its creators. They were forced to deactivate it, but not before HAL squeezed out a teary rendition of"Bicycle Built for Two." Now, at the cusp of a new millennium, Kubrick's vision is being realized. The new trend among many United States universities is to require students to own computers, particularly laptop computers. Students benefit from such regulations by forcing them to adapt to an ever evolving world of computers, modems and esoteric programs. Fortunately for UCO students, they need not worry about such a scenario, at least not for awhile.

None of the colleges here require students to own any type of computer, according to the Office of Academic Affairs "There are no requirements at this time and no long range plans for any such requirements," she said. With the exception of calculators, the UCO College of Mathematics and Science does not require any of its students to own computers, said Dr. Kay Powers, dean of the College of Math and Science. Students attending the University of Oklahoma College of Engineering are not so fortunate. —Staff photo by Chieko Hara As of this year, incoming freshmen are required to own a laptop computer, said Jill Laptop computers, like the one pictured above, are not Hurt, director of communications. required for students by the university. "The program is still in the pilot stage. We are looking to the students to tell us about any ETTER I 0090DY 00E8 OPRING OREAKS problems if they arise and let us know if the program is working out," Hurt said. ■m a by booking a Students do receive a slight rate reduction on Millennium the price of the laptop through the university, Spring Break with Sunchase! making them slightly more affordable, Hurt said.

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shot at the middle-weight title if they accepted. After an extensive haggling match, Vince and Caesar accept Joe's offer. Both broke and without transportation, Vince and Caesar plead with Caesar's girlfriend, Grace (Lolita Davidovich), to drive them to Las Vegas. She agrees and the road trip, fully 80 percent of the film, begins. Vince and Caesar's trip to Sin City is chalked full of graphic sex, harsh language, gay bashing, drug humor, and violence. And Jesus, who Vince sees during frequent hallucinations, is several times the crux of saucy humor. Director Ron Shelton of "White Men Can't Jump," proves that they may not be able to direct either. The movie shifts from a potentially salvageable fight flick to a "Thelma and Louise" film gone bad. Shelton spends far too much time on character development, flashbacks and pointless dialog that fills time but has nothing to do with the plot. The film's only redeeming quality were the stellar performances. Sizemore's portrayal of the sleazy, manipulative Joe Domino is his best screen performance since "Saving Private Ryan." And during the fight scene, Banderas and Harrelson make the audience feel every punch, cut and abrasion. But Davidovich upstaged them all. Her portrayal of the self-reliant entrepreneur, Grace, was flawless. Her character also served to break a long standing Hollywood tradition: Grace —an audacious, outspoken, take charge woman — is not cast as insane, criminal or victimized. Can you say "Thelma and Louise?" The boys in Tinseltown are finally starting to loosen up and allow women to be portrayed in a dominant light. Although "Play It To The Bone" does have great performances and a few hysterically funny moments, the dry dialog and constant sexuality quickly KO the film's redeeming qualities. Skip it.

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Somehow, the local aspect of the Internet has eluded Internet fans. The local aspect drifted into cyber fluctuation of the internal processing schema affecting the database utility with the on-line degragmentation. In other words, the local aspect is gone. Until now. A new web site browser has seeded itself in Oklahoma City allowing for all the perks of an Oklahoma hometown, local, apple pie, baseball feel to it. The new web site browser is www.accessokc.com .

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people would be, meeting new people in the Oklahoma City area over the Internet is still a popular attraction. The site includes not only the ability to search locally but search the entire web. Another great feature on accessokc.com is the free web space and tools to make your personal site. They offer simple tools for beginners to easily construct a web site. The complete interaction between you and the web site is incredible. The site allows you the viewer to submit Oklahoma web sites to their search engine. So if you are cruising the information superhighway in your 1968 Mustang double barrel piston shift four—on-thefloor traction sway bar triple valve intake hemi torque hooker headers browser and you run across an Oklahoma web site, you can submit it to accessokc.com . Or visit the site and submit

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Give a little bit of heart and soul... Upper Left: After dominating for the entire first half and over half of the second period UCO lost to Cameron University by three points. This brought the Bronchos record to 4-10. UCO lost to Southwestern Oklahoma State last Saturday 97-86.

Upper Right: Guard Theo Price (23), an native of Chicago dribbles around his opponent in last Thursday's game against Cameron University in Lawton. The Bronchos dominated for most of the contest, but were shut down in the final minutes of the contest.

Lower Left: Theo Price is grabbed by his opponent in the Lower Right: Price passes to senior forward Dante Harris in Cameron game. The foul resulted in two points for the the first half of the Cameron contest. Harris scored after the Bronchos. pass.

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ueled by back to back pins from twin brothers Mark and Matt Dodgen, fifth ranked UCO rallied to beat 12th ranked Chadron State 24-18 Saturday night in Nebraska. With their 21-20 loss Thursday at Fort Hays State, the Bronchos wound up splitting their most recent road trip. Trailing 15-3 on Saturday, 125-pound Mark Dodgen started a five-match winning streak for UCO by pinning Todd Allerdings at 2:21. Twin brother Matt Dodgen followed with a fall of his own, pinning Tracy Dent at 2:41. The Broncho's Mike Goodson at 141, Nathan Gomez at 149 and Jody Marple at 157 followed with consecutive wins by

That's the way we like it. . . Tawni Meek, a freshman guard from Harrah, looks for an opening to dribble past her opponent. The Bronchos fired past Cameron University last Thursday with a score of 65-49. They also slid past Southwestern Oklahoma State University 72-59. The Bronchos return home to face East Central University at 6 p.m. tonight at Hamilton Field House. UCO will also host Southeastern Oklahoma State University at 4 p.m. January 28.

decision. This gave UCO an insurmountable 24-15 lead with one match left. Saturday's victory over Chadron State moved UCO to 14 in dual meets. Thursday in Kansas, UCO lost 21-20 to Fort Hays State. The Bronchos jumped out to an 11-9 lead with victories from 141-pound Joe Schneider, 165pound Marple and 184-pound Muhammed Lawal. After Lawal's win, Fort Hays came back with two straight falls to take a 21-11 lead. After a forfeit win by Mark Dodgen, brother Matt did not get the bonus points his team needed to win the dual, although he did earn an upset victory over eighth-ranked Chas Thompson. The Bronchos will next compete in the NCAA II Showdown Duals January 21-22.

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Track coach shares hopes for Success By Allison Franklin

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wo meets down, five to go. Maybe even six.

That's just what UCO's indoor track coach Paul Parent is hoping for. All five of the Bronchos' remaining meets will be held at OU, and Parent sees them all as precious opportunities for his athletes to qualify for Nationals, which will be held Mar. 9-11 in Boston, Mass. Last year's qualifiers from UCO were Don Harris in the high

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jump and Anitra Lacy in the 400meter dash. Lacy no longer runs for UCO, but Harris, a senior, hopes to qualify again this year. "This year we have four or five men and a couple of women who are very capable of qualifying," Parent said. "I have been at UCO for 21 years and almost every year we have taken someone to Nationals." This year UCO's team roster boasts 22 men and 14 women, according to Parent. In the Bronchos' opening meet Dec. 3 at OU, sophomore Denietra Miller broke a school

The Bronchos began their second semester schedule at the University of Kansas Jan. 8. UCO swept the high jump crowns on both the men's and the women's side. Harris won with a jump of 6 feet, 8 inches, while senior Shauna McMurray won with a jump of 5 feet, 4 1/2 inches. Harris also placed 7th record in the long jump with a in the long jump. Junior Seth jump of 18 feet, 5 1/4 inches. She Hawkins placed 5th in the 600 also broke the 60-meter dash yard dash and junior Rodney record with a time of 7.99.

Zimmerman placed 6th in the 400 meter dash. Also, senior Paul Givens placed 4th in the 800 open. On the women's side, Miller broke her 60-meter record from Dec. 3 with a 7.93 clocking, finishing in 6th place. She also placed 3rd in the long jump. "We couldn't take everyone to the meet, but those who went did very well," Parent said. UCO's next meet will be the Eagle Invitational at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 at OU's indoor facility. "I would love to qualify for Nationals, and this meet should be a really good one," Miller said.

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back 3-pointers to start a 22-2 run for UCO in the second half. Courtney Bell added 17 points and two rebounds. The win improves the Bronchos record to 10-4 on the season and 2-1 in the LSC North Division. As a team, the Bronchos shot 49 percent from the field and out rebounded the Bulldogs 36-

that stepped up for us. It was a big win against a good team," said Keely. This was the first time since 1982 that UCO has beaten Southwestern. The Bulldogs lead the overall series 17-6. UCO will start a two game homestand tonight when East Central comes to Hamilton Field House at 6 p.m.

SPOrtSWriter Ami Guffy scored 19 points and led the Lady Bronchos to a 72-59 win over Lone Star Conference rival Southwestern Saturday in Weatherford. Guffy was 7-of-10 from the field, making 5-of-7 three pointers. Guffy connected on back-to-

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Norman

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Norman

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Norman

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A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD V Young@HeArt Exhibition II, works by

Jobe will present the state of the campus address. For more information, call Nicholas Harrison at 974-2249.

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a nondenominational Christian sisterhood, will be serving free pizza at their Jan. 19 meeting. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 311 E. Hurd. For more information, call Erin at 974-4218.

local senior citizens, is on display at the Donna Nigh Gallery. The gallery is located on the third floor of the University Center. The exhibit will run Jan. 20 to Feb.16. A reception will be held 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27. Admission is free. For more information, YThe Association for call Denise Wynia at 974Women in 2432. Communications will VUCOSA meets at 1 discuss the agenda for the p.m., Jan.19, in the Troy spring semester. Pizza and a Smith Lecture Hall in the guest speaker will be featured Business Building. They will 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in discuss the student Communications Building government's plans and make Room 206. For more an interesting announcement. information, call Pepper PenaStudent body president Jarrett Lashley at 733-4014.

GENERALLY SPEAKING YBaptist Collegiate Ministry will meet at 7:59 p.m. every Thursday in the Baptist Student Union. For more information, call Charles, Janay or Cindy at 341-1232.

University Drive. A Tuesday evening class is offered at 7 p.m. For more information, call Dave Whitney or Connie Killpack at 359-6688.

in Liberal Arts Building Room 216. Wayne Stein will be the guest. For more information, call Tomo Koizumi at 974-4093.

V International YKappa Phi will meet Student Council will meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at

at 4 p.m. every Monday in the International Student Office. For more information, call the International Student office at â&#x20AC;˘ Baptist Collegiate 974-2390. Ministry will meet everyday at noon in the TX-Files will meet at 7 Baptist Student Union. The p.m. every Thursday in the meeting, titled, "Noonday," is Education Building, Room student led. For more 206. For more information information, call Charles, call, Desi Simpson at 330Janay or Cindy 341-1232. 6972.

â&#x20AC;˘ Latter-Day Saints VBuddhist Learning Student Association will International Society meet at noon every Monday (BLISS) will hold study and Wednesday at the Lattergroups at 7:30 p.m. every Day Saints Institute at 417 N. other Tuesday starting Jan.11

Music: The following is a list of events taking place in Edmond and the metro area Cary Pierce will play Jan. for the week of January 20-27. 21 at the Bricktown Brewery. For information, call 232B REW.

the Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd. Kappa Phi is a Christian service sorority. For more information, call Erin at 974-4218. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be typed or printed. Information will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.

Rocky's Music Hall, 225 E. Sheridan Ave. For information, call 239-2266. Straight Faced and Half Japanese will perform Jan. 27 at the Tower Theater.Tickets are available at Choice Music. For more information, call 521-1199.

Open Mic Night

Thursdays at Galileo's, Dynamite Boy will perform on Jan. 21 at 3009 Paseo. For more information, call 415Music Dimensions. For more information, call S TAR. 682-4441.

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will perform Jan.21 at the Diamond Ballroom. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through Choice Music. For more information, call 521-1199.

Readings: The Book Beat Book Shop will hold open poetry

performs at 8 p.m., Jan. 22 at readings at 7 p.m. every third Thursday starting on Jan. 20. For more information, call 681-2394. Rocky's Music Hall, 225 E.Sheridan Ave. For information, call 239-2266. Prairie Moons will hold open mic poetry readings at 8 p.m. every Thursday in Norman. For Turiji performs Jan. 25 at the Deli, 309 White St. more information, call 321-4438. in Norman. For more information, call 329-3534.

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readings at 2 p.m. the last Sunday of every month. For more information or to sign up for a reading, Ballroom. Tickets are available at Choice Music. call 842-2900. For more information, call 521-1199. Poetry Slam Wednesdays at Galileo's, Robin and Linda Williams and Their 3009 Paseo. For more information, call 415Fine Group perform at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27 at STAR.

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DEADLINES DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12 per 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.

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our tuition discounts 348-7602 info @ elcok.com www.elcok.com EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS transportation dept will be holding a CDL class for school bus drivers, Jan 24-27 from 6-10pm daily at 125 N State St, Edmond. If you would like to drive a school bus for the Edmond School District, please contact us at 341-2962.

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per mont sing e; aml y. o deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998. . . i .

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. SELL YOUR BOOKS back to other college students FREE OF CHARGE. You can also look at ads other students have placed to sell their college textbooks. Think of the money you could SAVE! Go to this website: http://www.oe-pages.com/ EDUCATION/College1/ anakinsky800 A-Z TYPING By Appointment All students, local and international, welcome. Resumes, term and research papers, editing/writing assistance. FAX. Familiar with all formats. Near UCO campus. Call Con at 348-5673. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Thursday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732. FORTUNE TELLER Madame Rose by phone or appointment 405-340-6296

EMPLOYMENT I I " po en is mat Ing our ircu ars. o experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901.

APPT SETTER needed, good pay, Mon-Thur 6-9pm. No selling, experience helpful. Call 879-9899, ask for Todd.

PART TIME Student Adviser- KAPLAN Educational Center seeks an energetic person to handle customer service and office work in our OKC Center. If you like to be busy, you'll love this job! Hrs M-Th 5:30-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Casual dress code. Please fax resume to B.Z. at 405-848-8346. EOE M/F SUBSTMJTE TEACHERS needed at Deer Creek Public Schools, 20825 N MacArthur, 348-6100 ext 135. SEEKING TEACHERS' aides for small private pre-school in Edmond for Tu., Thurs & Fri. Elementary Ed or Early Childhood courses or related field should apply, 340-4300. HANDY STUDENT for lawn and bldg maintenance, carpentry, painting. Close proximity to campus, M-F 1-5pm. Some Saturdays. Minimum 20 hrs/wk. Experience preferred. Positive attitude and willingness to work A MUST, 341-9651. DAYTIME HRS-NIGHTS OFF Now hiring for part time positions. Retail or cooking experience a plus. Apply at 33rd & Blvd, next to Hobby Lobby, Thyme Square. CHILDCARE GIVERS needed 2:30-6pm, $5.75/hr, 330-3077. NEED FRIENDLY and dependable people for phone work Full time and part time M-F. Will train. Cat Randy at Roger Hicks & Assoc at 478-3836. ENJOY TALKING to people and make money. Earn top $$ for every appt you make. Flexible hrs, convenient location. Contact Jose Philips at 760-0683 for interview. PART TIME job in Nichols Hills home doing errand running babysitting, light housekeeping, 12-18 hrs/wk. Must be available some weekdays at 11am and must be available weekends for evening babysitting. $7/hr. Call 232-8523 M-F, 1-5pm to apply. POSMON AVAILABLE Answer phones, word processing, spreadsheets, helping people on the Internet. Need to type 30wpm, computer skills a plus. Hrs available 20-30. Starting pay $7.50/hr. We also offer tuition assistance for any college student. That means that you can get help paying for your college. (Up to $1400 per yr). Call 691-4172, ask for

GROWING CHURCH nursery needs kind, caring individual to work Sundays, weekdays and evenings with children of all ages. Great kids and great staff. Fun place to work. Apply at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 1700 S Bryant, Edmond.

LOCAL DEALERSHIP needs part time receptionist to work 4-9pm Mon-Thur. Light phones and filing. Apply in person at Bob Howard Dodge, 616W Memorial, OKC. PART TIME paid internship with advertising agency. Must have basic computer knowledge and good organizational skills. Flexible hrs. Fax resume 755-7521 or e-mail khopkins@monarchokc.com SEARS GUTHRIE has 1 FT opening for delivery/sales/stocking. Starting pay is $6.50/hr and will go to $7 after 60 days. Work days are flexible but will require a minimum of five work days. If interested, call 260-6220 to schedule an interview. HELP PART TIME assistant needed. $7/hr + bonus. Must be extremely computer literate. Call Wendi for an interview at 755-4,22 or 824-3000.

CHILDCARE NEEDED Mon-Fri 2:30-6:30. Must have good driving record and references. Please call 348-9926 to schedule interview.

PART TIME help, 8-16 hrs/wk, flexible scheduling. Qualifications: MS Word, filing. $6/hr, 752-1983, ask for Sharon.

*"PART TIME" A Genuine opportunity backed by an established building cleaning company serving residential & commercial accounts. Must have good work and character references. $7/hr+ to start, 348-4697.

INTERVIEWING for piano instructor/apprentice. Applicant must be pursuing degree in music with piano emphasis. Substitute positions also. Call for interview, send resume, 751-0661.

PART TIME sitter wanted for my 2 & 4-yr-olds in my home. two days a week. Must be M, W, and/or Friday, Sam-5pm. Light housekeeping, fun and flexible. Call 478-8402. GINGISS FORMALWEAR is now hiring part time evening and weekend help. Apply in person at Quail Springs Malt JASCO PRODUCTS CO INC NW OKC Company is seeking a Distribution Specialist for our warehouse. ResonstAities include processing customer orders and loading/unloading freight tucks. Great company with flexible daytime hrs-no nights or weekends! Must be dependable and able to lift up to 40 lbs. $6.50/hr. Please contact Dayla at 405-752-071. EDMOND NON-PROFIT agency serving adults with developmental disabilities is seeking residential assistants to work evenings and/or weekends. No experience necessary. Apply 10 East 9th, Edmond or cal Linda 341-7132.

HAMPTON INN of Edmond is Pow hiring for front desk, night audit and breakfast host. Apply within at 1-35 & 2nd St.

KHALIL'S STEAK & Seafood is now hiring wait staff, day & night shifts, PT & FT. Wil train. Apply at 7628 N May, OKC, 840-0011.

Bible Study University Center, Room 318 Every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

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NEED PART TIME sales associate for children's specialty store in North Park Mall. Flexible hours Mon-Sat 10-5:30. Professional yet csual dress. To schedule interview, call Dottie Matthews M-Th at 755-8972.

Monday/ Tuesday January 24 & 25, 2000 5:20-10:40 P.M. Quality Inn Edmond (405) 232-1942 CREDIT AVAILABLE

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