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WEATHER Five-day forecast 2

FEBRUARY Black History Month 8

SCHOLARSHIPS Deadline approaching 5

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CONFLICTS? Help is here 6

PARKING is it theft? 15

Parking angst results from dorm project

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By Jarrod Briley Staffitifriter

he 16,000 UCO students, faculty and staff that were issued parking permits this year will have increased difficulty finding a place to park now that two lots and several hundred spaces have been permanently closed. The parking lots located north of Max Chambers Library and west of Hamilton Field House are being demolished so that construction can begin on the University Commons residential apartmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a new UCO student-housing complex. Of the approximately 5,700 total parking spaces, 4,300 are available for use by students. "We're going to lose about 300 parking spaces, but, compared to the total number of spaces available, that - Staff photo by Negeen Sobhani really isn't that much," said an official, who chose not to be identified. UCO students are having more trouble finding parking spaces due to the closing of two parking lots on "Parking will certainly be a problem. Students just the northwest corner of campus.

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Renovations run rampant on campus By Trent Dugas Stalfigriter

- Staff photo by Shauna Hardway

True Tallent.. T. J. Tallent, sophomore, won two matches and ensured UCO a fourth-place spot in last weekend's NCAA Division ll Showdown Duals.

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ith new buildings, new roofs, new landscape and illuminating the clock at Old North, Lennis Pedderson, director of Facilities Management, has construction crews and contractors at full tilt. According to Pedderson, during the span of about a year, over $3 million has gone into campus construction. Some of the completed or current projects include elevators in the Communications Building and Liberal Arts Building, and exterior door replacements at Hamilton Fieldhouse and the library. Pedderson said all the construction is going well and his crews have finished some important projects over the break. "Winn Construction stopped the new roof from leaking at the

University Plaza deck. And accolades to them because they came back in a timely manner and fixed it for free." We have some strong goals to make the campus beautiful," Pedderson said. He also said the weather has not hampered their construction at all. He said they have been lucky; the weather has cooperated with their schedule. Another completed project was the playground renovation and trike path for the Child Study Center at the Human Enviromental Sciences Building. "You don't always get a project like this oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the type of project that you can leave your signature on and is fun," Pedderson said. "We seemed to have the right mental momentum." Pedderson also said Connie Gall, landscape maintanance supervisor, and Susan McCauley, coordinator

at the Child Study Center, were very instrumental in completing the project. McCauley said everyone is pleased with how the playground turned out. "All new climbing structures were installed along with a cemented path for the children to ride their trikes," she said. According to McCauley, the renovations cost the college over $35,000, with partial university involvement, donations and fund raisers. She said the project's justification was safety. "It is a capital improvement that is going to last," McCauley said. "We justified our need because the old equipment was not safe for the children. Also, I think it will be a model for other people to build from."

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RENOVATION Continued from front page

The project was started in mid-October. The contractor was Weaver Contruction. McCauley said the renovations and the trike path were designed by Facilities Management, Dr. Kenneth Larson, professor of Human Environmental Science, and herself. The cement path has the children's hand and foot prints, made while the cement was wet. The cement also has impressions from leaves, dips, different textures and pebbles. "If we had not had participation from Facilities Management, this would not have gotten done," McCauley said. "They contributed 100 percent."

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Seth Liggins (left) takes Will Warner on the three-wheeled ride of his life on their completed playground, next to the Human Environmental Sciences Building. The children watched wistfully through the window, as construction continued for over three months. January 18 was their first day out to play.

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Vol. 100, No. 28 (USPS 661-700) I SSN: 1084-9149 The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, Editor in chief Katie Hawk Editor Mark A. Schneberger Editor Stephanie J. Eggeling Managing Editor Julie Jordan Copy Editor Steven E. Wedel Advertising Mgr Wendy Werber Jarrett Davis Ad Sales Maria Crane Ad Sales Entertainment Writer Dustin Pyeatt Trent Dugas Writer Jarrod Briley Writer

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Continued from front page need to realize that in order to better a university, you sometimes have to put up with these inconveniences." The former driver's education range has been converted into a parking lot to lessen parking problems. However, the lot is located a considerable distance from the campus, raising concerns that vandalism and theft could be potential problems. Ted Jones, director of the UCO Department of Public Safety, said that UCO officers would frequently patrol the construction site and the driving range parking lot to ensure that vandalism and theft did not become a problem. "The department of public safety will work hard to make sure students get to where they are going as safely as possible."

UCO is not the only university that is having parking trouble. Both Oklahoma City University and the University of Oklahoma are also experiencing problems. OU has issued 9,863 parking permits. There are 7,103 actual spaces, said Anita Doussett, parking service employee. Parking spaces at OCU are in equally high demand. This semester, 3,700 spaces were registered to students. Only 1,783 spaces are available, said a OCU parking services employee who chose not to be identified. All statistics are approximate. A completion date for UCO's University Commons has been tentatively scheduled for the 1999 fall semester.

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Construction crews begin the transformation of the former parking lot north of Max Chambers Library. The lot will become the University Commons residential apartments.

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Alpha Xi Delta has arrived at the University of Central Oklahoma, and we invite you to learn more about our sorority. Through Alpha Xi Delta, you will

And the enduring friendships // will provide you a valuable network of caring sisters t will be with you as you journey through life. We you to discover for yourse why the women who join Alpha Xi Delta say their membership changed their lives:, For more information about the University of Central- Oklahoma's newest sorority, visit our Information Table near the Food Court in University Center, or contact your Office of Student Activities at 974-2363.

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Russian Rhapsody

UCO students to be steeped in European history ByTrent Dugas Staffilfriter

ost people agree the culture, ancestry and history between Oklahoma and Russia are worlds apart. On May 17, Dr. William Hommel, art historian and professor of visual art and design, will try to bring those worlds a little closer Hommel will direct an 11-day art education tour to Russia and Sweden. The title of the trip is Russian Rhapsody. It is arranged through a travel agency that specializes in school trips called Educational Tours. The trip is available to anyone, and will visit art museums full of ancient art, architectural structures and cities wrapped in history. The cost of the tour is $2,361 for people over 25 years of age, and $2,131 for those 25 years of age and younger. The cost includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, bilingual tour guides, comprehensive sight-seeing tours and cultural exchanges with Russian students. "This year it is fairly cheap because the Russian economy is down compared to the past," Hommell said. The tour group will arrive in Moscow and then take a train to St.

Petersburg. The tourists will also fly to Sweden and journey to Stockholm. In Moscow, the tourists will visit the Kremlin and Red Square. In Stockholm, the visits will go to the Royal Palace and the Golden Hall. "The experience of actually seeing the stuff is great because throughout your humanity and art courses all you

see are the slides," Hommell said. "It doesn't give you the same feeling as compared to seeing it in person." "These museums have been collecting far before there was a United States, so they have a lot of the art and architecture that goes back to the older periods. I think the students getting out of the United States, getting exposed to other cultures and being out with other people, is a benefit. It broadens their horizon when they socialize with people of other cultures." Hommel said he advertises

the trip in the "Daily Oklahoman" and the "Edmond Sun" to help bring in possible participants that are not here at UCO. Phyllis Graham, from Oklahoma City, said she has been participating in Hommel's tours since 1994 and is really looking forward to Russia. "Last year, we went to Italy and it was fun," Graham said. "We go to museums and see the sights with a really delightful group of people. It is really nice." Dr. Mark Moilanen, assistant professor of visual art and design, said he will help recruit students in his classes for the trip. "The trip sounds great," Moilanen said. "This is an exceptional opportunity for students to see Russian art. Dr. Hommel is very sharp and will make the trip interesting." The deadline to pay is February 15. For more information, contact Hommel at 974-5202, or visit his website at www.libarts.ucok. edu/visual/. On the Russian Rhapsody tour, students will view the vivid domes and turrets of Russia's famous architecture. (Photos provided.)

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Deadline for scholarship application approaching By Ann Jayne StaffWriier

he importance of March 1 has always been whether spring would come in like a lion or a lamb. But for UCO students, March 1, 1999, is important because it is the deadline for Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 scholarship applications. Scholarships, including foundation and department scholarships, and tuition waivers, range from $100$1500 per semester. Foundation scholarships are cash scholarships. They are awarded to all types of majors, and are funded by the UCO Foundation. "The UCO Foundation is the fundraising entity on campus. They do all types of fundraising for scholarships," said Stacy Meldrum, scholarship coordinator for the Prospective Student Services and Scholarships (PSS/S). Department scholarships are tuition wavers and are awarded for specific majors. "Tuition waivers cover general tuition, not student fees. Cash scholarships can be used for anything: fees, housing, books, tuition," Meldrum said. "Some of the scholarships are performance based,

like band," Meldrum said. She said applicants will also available. They are funded through off-campus still need to contact their program director. Program sources and have very specific criteria. They require a guide,which is separate application, but applications can be picked up directors are listed in the scholarship in the PSS/S office. available in her office. Once an application has been turned in, PSS/S will Students will be notified by mail concerning their consider the student applicants, scholarship status. "Students know then forward the application to before they leave for summer what the appropriate academic they are going to get," Meldrum department or the UCO said. Cash scholarships can Foundation. One major change in applying be used for anything: Students who are undecided for scholarships is the application about, or have changed their process. In the past, students fees, housing, books, major, will need to take that into would fill out an application for tuition. consideration when completing a each scholarship they were scholarship application. applying for. — Stacy Meldrum "The correct major has to be on "For all UCO academic the application," Meldrum said. scholarships, unless the scholarship scholarship coordinator The PSS/S office also has two guide states otherwise, they killgaiOnesse 4S; computers for students to use. complete one form," Meldrum said. Any student can apply for the scholarships and They can conduct scholarship searches on the Internet, money is available for freshmen through graduate look for off-campus resources and set up a mail box. Since the computers are funded through the student students in any major. Applications for all scholarships and waivers are available in Room 136 of the technology fee, there is no charge to use them. No appointment is needed, and students can come by University Center. Third party and private sector cash scholarships are anytime from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Students learn new way to settle conflicts communications, is teaching the course. Her students expressed how important Stain/Mier the class was and how well King Everyone encounters confrontations presented the material. and conflicts at sometime in their life, "I've learned to deal with emotion and and UCO students are no exception. to manage conflicts. I think it is great and Don't worry will catch on with the other JIMEN1111111111 though, help is on students and is helpful to the way. I saw the need to offer anyone in any major," said An intersession Blassingame, the class to students Melisa class to help management information so they can better manage your system major. conflicts was held She also said the class has their communication in January and taught her not to avoid skills. will be offered conflicts, but to confront them again in the and handle the situation in a —Dr. Barbara Norman creative way so everyone future. communications benefits. The name of the class is department chairwoman The students weren't the Conflict only ones enthused about the Management: class. King said her Tools of Communication. excitement level was also high. Dr. Barbara Norman, communications "Understanding your attitudes toward department chairperson, said the class conflict and where they came from is offers strategies for conflict management important," she said. that students will use in everyday life. "We spend the first part of the class Whether it is negotiating business deals, talking about personal things. Where do negotiating for an apartment lease or just you come from? What was your family dealing with friends, the class can help of origin like? What is our gender and anyone when conflicts arise. age? What are your experiences and how "I saw the need to offer the class to do all these things impact your conflict students so they can better their management techniques and your style." communication skills," Norman said. She said they learned how to analyze Christy King, professor of conflicts. All conflicts contain a

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definition with elements, and once the new class helped her win the affection of students apply the definitions, they have her students. The class gave her a plaque a better understanding of the conflict. in appreciation of her pioneering efforts. "By becoming aware of your own "I was shocked and pleased," King style, you start learning how to be said. "It is so nice to teach upper-division flexible," King said. students who are serious and want to "The material is designed to take your learn something. To teach a subject current situation—your marriage your where six or seven students raise their family, your parents, your children, your hand compared to no one is just so nice. work—and try to apply the material to It was very uplifting for me." your life." King said she was pleased at the first student turnout in class, and how well the students accepted the information. "I had people in my class who had been working the same job for a number of years and had some long-term conflicts to deal with. I had students who were estranged from their parents and students with sibling - Staff photo by Shauna Hardway conflicts. It was neat to see all this come Christy King teaches students how to deal with out in class," King problems in everyday life, in her intersession class said. "Conflict Management: Tools of Communication." Her King said her students, after taking the class, awarded her a plaque enthusiasm about the for her "pioneering efforts" in this field.

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Campus gains new sorority By Jarrod Briley

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reak out the togas and brush up on your Latin. In February UCO will welcome a new Greek organization onto campus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. The recruiting process will begin at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 1, in Room 314 of the University Center. Potential members will be presented with information to familiarize them with the organization. Recruiting will continue throughout the week and conclude on Feb. 6, when 60 women will be selected to become the first members of the UCO chapter, said Christine Myer, Alpha Xi Delta leadership consultant. The

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women will be selected by a panel consisting of representatives from the national chapter of the organization. Strong consideration will be given to women who participate in charities, especially those involving children, Myer said. "Working with underprivileged children is something that Alpha Xi Delta prides itself on. It really lets you see how good you've got it, and gives you a different perspective on life." Myer will stay in Edmond until May to aid members in learning the skills needed to start and maintain the new sorority. Those skills include: how to begin new traditions, leadership training and how to manage the sorority's daily activities.

Supreme Court lets stand military's policy on homosexuals WASHINGTON (CPX) - initial effort to end the ban on The Supreme Court once homosexuals serving openly again left intact the military's in the military sparked heavy "don't ask, don't tell" policy criticism in Congress. recently. It prohibits inquiries into a It rejected a challenge by service member's sexual two former servicemen orientation but allows discharged after declaring discharge for homosexual their homosexuality. conduct or for a "propensity" The court, without to engage in homosexual comment, rejected arguments conduct. by the men that the policy is A service member's based on prejudice against statement that he or she is gay homosexuals is considered and violates evidence of a their freepropensity to The policy is based engage in speech rights. Monday's on prejudice against such acts. action, was Every homosexuals and not a federal violates their free- appeals court definitive speech rights. rulin. that has However, it considered marked the the issue has fifth time that upheld the the nation's highest court has policy. rejected efforts to invalidate College Pr ess Exchange the policy. 1999 The policy was adopted in 1993 after President Clinton's

Congress looks at changing GI Bill

GI Bill would pay all text book costs WASHINGTON (CPX) - A congressional commission is proposing a new GI Bill that would pay full tuition and all book costs at any college for four years if the recipient agrees to spend the same amount of time in the military. The Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance said the new plan would replace the existing program, which covers only 36 months of educational costs capped at $528 a month - for military personnel who have served three years on active duty. Service members must pay $1,200 to take advantage of the current system, but under the new plan they wouldn't have to pay any initial fees. In addition to full tuition and books, recipients also would get a monthly stipend of $400.

An estimated 70 percent of all active personnel meeting the new proposal's requirements would take advantage of it, compared with the 33.7 percent who participate in the existing program, a spokesman for the commission said. The new plan likely would increase the number of people who leave the military and seek higher education and the number of high school graduates who recognize the service as a means to getting a college diploma. The new plan would also make it possible for more military personnel to attend private schools, which can be very expensive. The new program would cost about $483 million to run the first year. That cost is projected to rise to $1.8 billion by the fifth year. College Press Exchange, 1999

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UCO examines heritage during Black History Month The Mulitcultural Student Services & The Black Student Association present "The Fabric of Our Heritage," a series of events to celebrate Black History Month. The following events will take place throughout the month of February. Feb. 3: The Black History Month Reception

discussion "Education: The Road to Liberation" at 2 p.m. in Room 314 of the University Center. The Black Student Feb. 13-14: Association will volunteer services and recruit prospective students at the African Expo Weekend at the Myriad Convention Center.

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Supreme Court set to decide student sexual harassment case By Judy Peres

CollegePressWriter FORSYTH, Ga. - LaShonda Davis was only 10 when she came home from school six years ago and told her mother a fifth-grade classmate had been "messing" with her. The boy had tried to grab her breasts and touch other parts of her body, LaShonda said with some embarrassment. He had threatened to do more and had told her, "I want to get in bed with you." LaShonda, an honor-roll student, said she had reported the incident to her teacher. When Aurelia Davis called the teacher that evening, she was assured the principal had been notified too. But if he was, principal Bill Querry gave no indication. According to the complaint Davis eventually filed in federal court, such incidents occurred repeatedly over the next five months and school authorities did nothing to stop them, although LaShonda told at least three different teachers. LaShonda now 16 and a junior at Monroe County High School, has tried hard to put fifth grade behind her. She will finally get her day in court - U.S. Supreme Court The outcome of her case will likely determine whether schools across the nation have an obligation to protect students from sexual harassment by other students and if they can be forced to pay damages when they fail. The court's ruling, expected sometime this spring, could affect millions of students. According to recent studies, more than 80 percent of upper-grade students report having experienced some form of sexual harassment, mostly from fellow students. Girls experience it at a higher rate than boys, one study said. Under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, schools that receive federal funds may not discriminate against students on

The Supreme Court has said schools can be held liable under Title IX when a teacher or other school employee harasses a student, as long as the school knew about the harassment and acted with "deliberate indifference." Davis contends the same principle should hold when the harassment is inflicted by a fellow student, if school officials knew it was going on and did nothing to stop it. "It guarantees that persons not be subjected to discrimination. "When a school refuses to address five months of repeated attempts to touch a student's genitals and five months of vulgar comments, it subjects that student to discrimination." The Monroe County school board argues that Title IX does not cover student-to-student sexual harassment, and two lower courts have agreed. The school board also argues there were no federal rules on sexual harassment in the schools during the 1992-93 school year, when LaShonda's complaint arose. Some officials worry that facing potential federal liability won't make schools do a better job of preventing student-to-student harassment but might make them overreact, treating every minor transgression as a federal offense. When the Davis family despaired of getting the school district to solve the problem, they filed criminal charges with the county sheriff. LaShonda's harasser, identified in court documents only as G.F., pleaded guilty to sexual battery in juvenile court. Davis says she also complained to supertintendent Charles Dumas who said he'd "check into it when he got around to it." "I don't think this was mishandled," Dumas said. "We certainly don't ignore things like this - we do the best we can, he added. "Sometimes parents aren't - 4( satisfied."

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The Japan Student Association will meet at 2 p.m. every Tuesday in Room 213 of the Liberal Arts Building. Free lessons in Japanese will be The Catholic Student given. For more information, call Center invites students to attend Takaaki at 844-0312. Student Mass at 9 p.m. The International Student Thursdays in the center. For Council will meet at 12 p.m. more information, call Jason every Monday in the Conference Simpson at 341-6300. Room of the International Office The Japanese Conversation in the University Center. For more information, call Jason Club meets at 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 231 in the Harris at 340-5702. Liberal Arts Building. For more Toastmasters Club, an information, call Takaaki at 844organization devoted to 0312. enhancing public speaking skills, The Baptist Collegiate meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday in Room 320B of the University Ministry meets at 8 p.m. Center. For more information, Mondays at the Baptist Student call Amy at 341-7403 or William Union for BASIC training or Brothers and Sisters in Christ. at 844-9139. For more information, call Janay Alcoholics Anonymous will Moody at 341-1232. meet every Monday, Wednesday, The Baptist Collegiate Friday and Saturday at 12:10 p.m. at Wesley Foundation Ministry has a worship service Campus Ministry. For more at noon weekdays at the Baptist

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he 1999 UCO softball season is well on it way. The season will kick off on February 20 at home against Oklahoma Christian in double header action. The Bronchos have already started preparations for the upcoming season. UCO is poised in second place in this year's pre-season softballbehind Southeastern in the Lone Star Conference North Division. "I think Southeastern will be strong., but we beat them three out of four times last year. I think we will be stronger," Coach Genny Honea said. UCO finished second in the LSC North Division in 1998 finishing the season with a 13-7 division record . The Bronchos won the LSC Championship by defeating

Tarlton State in the championship tournament in Edmond last season. Honea assumes the helm for the second year a softball head coach. She was a two-year pitcher/shortstop for the Bronchos in 1991-92. She also

O F T B A L L served as former head coach Dr. Gerry Pinston"s graduate assistant for two years prior to taking over. Honea was also a menace to opponents behind the bat. She led UCO batting as a senior with a .425 average,with 14 doubles, four triples and three home runs winning All-American honors

the main improvement this Thomas are touted to help the that year. The Bronchos lost two players season will be at the plate. Broncho squad in many aspects "I feel we will be a strong of the game. UCO also picked in the off season. Deanna Melson graduated, but is returning as the hitting team. We've really up Dana Graumann, a junior graduate assistant this season. picked up with the stick," Honea college transfer out of IndianaThe Bronchos also lost Kathy said. Purdue. The Bronchos will take to the The Bronchos have picked up Wilkerson. "Due to the loss of Deanna we two outstanding freshman this field at home on February 20 at 1 will lack some experience on the season. Jamie Akin and Tera pm. mound," said Honea. Honea says the experience in the field will help the Bronchos, Chasity Horton is returning for her senior season with the Bronchos. Horton, a shortstop was honored as an All-American her sophomore season. Honea is expecting - Staff photo by Shauna Hardway big things out of Horton this season. Senior Marina Cook stretches out before a recent UCO softball practice. Honea expects Cook is returning for her third season with the Bronchos.

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fifth ranked Southern Colorado and picked up fourth place at the NCAA Division Duals Saturday. The Bronchos won two out of three matches on Friday to reach that point. UCO defeated Northern Colorado 27-16 and Augustana 22-21, but the Bronchos fell to No. 1 ranked PittsburghJohnstown 34-17 in Friday's first rounds. The Bronchos came back on Saturday to defeat Southern Colorado before losing to South Dakota State for fourth place. The Bronchos, ranked sixth in the nation, were seeded in the fifth spot at the duals defeated SCU 22-19 in the consolation semi-finals. UCO trailed SCU by a overwhelming margin of 19-7

with only three matches remaining, But 184 pound T.J. Tallent defeated SCU's Matt Capenter 5-3 to bring the Bronchos within two. Heavyweight Jim Beshears overcame a should injury he received in a car wreck to complete the Broncho turnaround pinning his foe in 4:27 to give the Bronchos the 2219 win. The Bronchos led every scoring category except one. The Bronchos had four nearfalls to SCU's zero. UCO also took SCU for three reverses to SCU's two. The Bronchos also had seven escapes to SCU's six. The only category SCU led in was â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Staff photo by Shauna Hardway takedowns outscoring the boys in blue seven to four. T.J. Tallent pushes a foe to the mat during the NCAA Division ll Showdown Duals this past UCO also tried to make a weekend at Hamilton Fieldhouse. comeback against South Dakota champion Ryan Resel in the dual action. The Bronchos will SDS's Elbert Andress t in 3:38. State trailing 19-9 going in the Jeremiah Constant then got a heavyweight - division. Bershears travel to Nebraska next weekend last three matches. was pinned in 1:51 giving SDS for the Kearney and Omaha major decision winning 15-6. Tallent then came through meets. Then Bershears went up 25-19 win. again for the Bronchos pinning against two time national The Bronchos move to 5-2 in

Four to be honored for acheiving football All-American By Ryan Haley Sports truer our UCO football players will be honored at Hamilton Field House Jan. 30, at 2p.m.,for their recent selection to the 1998 Daktronics, Inc., NCAA Division II AllAmerica football team. Three, all named John, were named to the first-team, including linebacker Johnny Luter, defensive back Johnnie Jones and offensive guard John Fitzgerald. Rounding out the - honors was offensive tackle Aaron Chester with a secondteam selection. "Anytime you have players selected for an All-America team it's a big honor, and it certainly says a lot for our team and the program," UCO coach Gary ' Howard said. "We had an excellent year, and it's a tribute to the entire team that we had so many players

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selected as All-Americans," Howard added. Luter, a 6'0", 250-pound senior from Lawton, recieved the most votes at the linebacker spot. He headed the UCO defense, which led the nation in scoring defense and pass efficiency this season. The UCO all-time tackle leader finished a stellar senior year with 146 total tackles, including 17 for losses, and 4 forced fumbles.

Jones, a -5'8", 165-pound junior from Lawton Eisenhower, hauled in the most votes at the defensive back position. As UCO's big play man at cornerback, Jones tied the school record with 11 interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. He also added 67 tackles, three fumble recoveries and broke up 20 passes. Fitzgerald, a 6'5", 300-pound junior from Putnam City North,

John Fitzgerald headed the offensive guard voting. He was a member of the offensive line which paved the way for two 1000-yard rushers and a 1000-yard passer this season. Chester, a 6'2", 271-pound senior tackle from Plainview, was also a vital member of the offensive line, which allowed the Broncho offense to average nearly 30 points a game. The Bronchos finished 12-1 in

Aaron Chester 1998, which is the most singleseason wins in school history. With a perfect 11-0 conference record, the Bronchos walked away with their first Lone Star Conference Championship. UCO finished the regular season with the No. 1 ranking, and held it until they were defeated in the quarterfinals of the playoffs by the same Texas A&M Kingsville squad they beat earlier in the season.

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Runners compete in invitational Two quailfy early for national meet By Ryan Haley SportsWriter

- Staff photo by Shauna Hardway Brock Moore gets a handle on an opponent during the NCAA Division ll Showdown Duals last weekend held at UCO.

Bronchos basketball teams lose at Cameron UCO men and women fell to Cameron University in Lone Star Conference basketball games last Thursday. The Men were defeated in a close 100-97 game. The Bronchos scoring was led by Eddie Robinson with 26 points. He was followed by Eric porter with 25. The Bronchos held a slim halftime lead 47-41 but allowed Cameron to out score them in the second. Five lead changes left the Bronchos behind at the end.

UCO men fall to 9-8 on the season and 1-4 in the LSC. The women took Cameron into overtime before losing the game 84-81. The Bronchos were lead in scoring by Courtney Berry with 19. Three other UCO women also broke double digits in scoring. Ami Guffy and Kelly Parker finished with 12 points. Keri Smith rounded out the scoring with 15. The men and the women will be at Northeastern today.

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he UCO track team competed in the Razorback Invitational Jan. 15, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Donald Harris and Denietra Miller were provisional qualifiers, which allows them to compete in the national meet. The men collected four top 10 spots, while the women had a pair of top 10 finishers. Placers for the men were John Fitzgerald who placed 4th in the shot put with a toss of 51'0", Donald Harris placed 5th in the high jump when he cleared the bar at 6'11.5". The 4X400 relay team, consisting of Rodney Zimmerman, Mike Morgan, Matt Kane and Heath Guthery, finished 8th with a time of 3:24.81. Guthery also added a 10th place finish in the 60 meter high hurdles with a time of 8.55. Kane finished 13th in the same event. In the long jump, Javaris Gibbs finished 14th with a distance of 20'2". Finishing 14th in the 200 meter run was Dwayne Satterwhite with a time of 22.68. Josh Hallman finished 23rd in that event as well. In the 60 meter run Hallman finished 19th at the 7.09 mark,

Denietra Miller and Satterwhite finished 23rd. In the mile run Jared Lovett finished 20th with a time of 4:43.35, followed by Paul

Givens (21st) and Jason Dormeyer (24th). Morgan recorded a time of 51.5 and placed 21st in the 400 meter run. In the 800 meter run Givens had a time of 2:01.06 for a 24th place finish followed by Seth Hawkins (28th). For the women's team, Shauna McMurry placed 4th in

Donald Harris the high jump, clearing 5'5.5". In addition, Denietra Miller grabbed the 6th spot in the long jump, covering a distance of 18'4.5". In the 400 meter run Anitra Lacy finished 11th with a time of 59.30 followed by Porsha Pride (19th) and Kelli Null (26). In the mile run Leah McCauley clocked in at 5:45.19 for an 18th place finish, followed by Angela Brumfield (22nd). Recording 23rd place finishes where Lacy in the 60 meter run (8.17), Pride in the 200 meter run (26.83) and McCauley in the 800 meter run (2:39.01). The Men and women competed Saturday at Oklahoma University. Results will be published in the Thursday issue of The Vista. <

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MTV takes two UCO students to Garbage able to tell the band how much easier his life became after RaftWriter connecting with lyrics from For most, to star in a Music their debut album. Television production would be "They influenced my life a a dream. But for UCO students lot," said Burks. "One of the Derek Burks and Holly Warren, main reasons I wanted to meet that dream became a reality them was to thank them." when MTV jetted them across "They brought me out of my several states to interview rock shell. In high school, I was sensation Garbage, a band depresed and never wanted to known for such hits as "Stupid do anything or even leave my Girl" and "Push It." room," said Burks. Burks, a senior psychology "When I started listening to and promotions management their music, it sort of taught me major, and his it's okay to be roommate yourself and Warren, a to just survive graduate without student, were I felt like I was worrying chosen in about what talking to a December by others think counselor. I was of you." M T V shaking afterward "FANatic" Burks first producers, because I felt like I got the idea and flown on poured out my to apply for an all"FANatic" whole life... expense paid after seeing a trip to few of the Fairfax, Va. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Derek Burks first shows in The show June of 1998. offers Psychology and promotions A month management senior later, while selected fans a once in a -fANZA72:,:01:1MN:,6 browsing the lifetime opportunity to meet Internet, Burks called a number and interview their favorite he found for the program and idols. began asking MTV if the show "I thought I might get it had someone booked to because there's not as many interview Garbage. Garbage fans out there as other When they replied no, he bands," said Burks. immediately made a video tape He was not only able to with Warren explaining why he interview them and attend a wanted to meet them. star-studded concert, he was Then, they videotaped all of

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his Garbage items, which includes over 90 compact discs, singles, bootlegs and imports, as well as several posters and pictures he's ordered from a company in the UK. "The first week after we mailed the tape, we kept checking the answering machine but nothing was ever there," said Warren. Four months later, in November, they got the call. A series of phone interviews followed, and one Holly Warren and Derek Burks (third and forth from right) meet with their in particular, left idolsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;members of the rock band "Garbage". The duo were chosen in Burks shaking December by MTV "FANatic" producers to meet with the band as part of the television show, to air this month. (Photo provided) afterwards. "I called from UCO just Derek, his boss created a leaving twice," said Warren. before my night class, and they reason to detain him for the After driving around really grilled me." MTV producers while they set Oklahoma City so MTV could "I felt like I poured out my up a camera crew outside his get shots of where they lived, whole life," he said. office to follow him home. the two boarded the plane for Because of the show's Another camera crew was with Virginia. surprise format, Burks was only Warren at their apartment. The next morning, Derek interviewed four or five times, Everything was in place for nervously questioned his idols and then left in the dark. the big surprise, until Derek about everything from what Warren however, who was decided to stray from his usual inspires their lyrics, to what the supposed to keep all route home after work. sexual tension is like with a interactions with the producers "We were all waiting, and red-headed girl in the band. from Burks, was called then the camera crew following "When I first came into numerous times before MTV Derek contacted us at the contact with Garbage, I was a finally revealed they had apartment and said he was bit nervous and intimidated. I chosen him. browsing through magazines at had no idea what to expect," "They called me while I was a store," said Warren. said Burks. at work almost three times a Finally, Derek arrived home, "After a few minutes with day, everyday during the week unaware that Warren was them, I felt very comfortable and a half before they came," waiting to spring the news. and at ease. They were very she said. "The next thing I know, friendly and down-to-earth." "I think they knew they were Holly's running towards me After his on-camera going to use Derek long before, and all of these camera crews interview, MTV producers they told me, but they would lie are following her ... I didn't say surprised Derek with tickets to and say he was in the top ten." a word. I just stood there with the band's concert, which "They [MTV producers] said my Garbage magazines in my featured other well-known they'd only give me 'twenty- arms," he said. artists such as Hole, Cake, the four hours notice if they chose The two were immediately Cherry Poppin' Daddy's and him, because the less time you rushed into a limousine, and the Smashing Pumpkins. have to hold in the secret, the filmed as they drove away ... The show is expected to air more likely it would remain a again, and again. sometime in late January. surprise to Derek," she said. "I couldn't shut the door The day they were surprising quick enough, so they taped us

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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 348-5673. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Wednesday 7:309pm. 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.

EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTING INTERN Second semester freshman or sophomore accounting major needed for accounting internship. Minimum of 25 hrs/wk, yearround until graduation. Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or mail to P 0 Box 3697, Edmond, OK 73083.

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.

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! 517-3364235 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. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MEN/WOMEN will be paid for participation in OU Health Sciences Ctr (OKC) research projects on the effects of caffeine on blood pressure. Must be healthy, 21-40 yrs old, within 20% of ideal weight, n of on oral contraceptives, not heavy users of tobacco or alcohol. Must be available some weekdays. Please call 270-0501 X5784.

SALES ASSOCIATES - Enthusiastic sales associates needed for our instore locations in Edmond and North OKC. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to exceed in a sales environment. Full and part time positions available. Hrs are flexible and retail experience is preferred Resumes may be faxed to First Fidelity Bank, n.a. (405)416-2629. Equal Opportunity Employer.

PART TIME RECEPTIONIST needed for architectural and construction firm. Responsibilities are answering telephone with multi-lines, basic computer skills with light typing, greeting clients, scheduling appointments, filing and other office duties. Must have pleasant personality and be able to interface well with clients in the office as well as on the telephone. This job works well for students as they are allowed to study during office hours if work load permits. Salary is $6.25/hr. PLEASE FAX RESUME to: 340-7254 or MAIL to: BLAIR-HORNBEEK ARCHITECTS, INC, 200 N Sooner Rd, Edmond, OK 73034.

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

The Vista Jan. 26, 1999

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