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BRIEFS >News Plane crash Ten people died Jan. 27 including students and support staff from the Oklahoma State University basketball team. ✓ Page 20

>Sports UCO women win The UCO women's basketball team rolled over Southwestern Jan. 27 in a 73-55 win. v Page 7

-Features Police beat Vista reporter Loralea Knox rides along with an Edmond police officer. ✓ Page 10

TODAY IN HISTORY On this day in 1969, The Beatles made their last public appearance at a free concert at their Apple corporate headquarters in London. The group recorded "Get Back," and were also filmed for the movie "Let It Be".

QUOTE OF THE DAY "A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits." — Richard Milhous Nixon

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Traffic study reveals concerns, solutions farther back from the street, a center lane for left turns and restricting access to Main St. rompted by concerns of "Since construction finished on Safety Council members, Garland Godfrey Dr. and Main Oklahoma City-based Traffic Street, around the University Engineering Consultants, Inc. Center, pedestrians are mixing (TEC) conducted a study of traffic with traffic. The report gives .us on and around UCO. recommendations to The report, correct these types of "We have been compiled in problems," Powers said. November, detailed According to Keith concerned for a current vehicle and Weber, research pedestrian traffic safety assistant to the number of years issues and was president, the addition ... We have had submitted to UCO's of the Commons and executive committee the Wellness Center near misses and Tuesday, Jan.23. generated safety issues students have "Since 1993, two for vehicle flow. The students have been hit reconfigured parking been hit, but not crossing University lots will be designed to Dr.," said Don Powers, seriously hurt." reduce cut-through director of Safety and areas and create safer Environmental walking environments. —Don Powers Management. "We Maintenance and Safety and have been concerned law enforcement Environmental for a number of years vehicle traffic on Management about student safety. sidewalks should be director We have had near carefully regulated, the misses and few students have been report stated. Posts mounted at hit, but not seriously hurt." entry points to discourage The report suggested perimeter unofficial access were fences and more sidewalks to recommended. discourage mid-block pedestrian "We have had some Edmond crossing and more controlled residents wander onto campus and access for off-campus foot traffic. drive on the sidewalks," Powers Plans for better vehicle flow said. around the University Center As of Dec. 22, UCO has 11,479 include moving pay-lot booths registered vehicles using the BY BRADLEY PEMBERTON

Staff Writer

PHOTO BY MOLLY MATHIS

Traffic and safety issues around UCO have been the concern of a study and report conducted by Traffic Engineering Consultants, Inc. This parking lot, north of the Common, has been blocked off due to the construction of the Wellness Center.

parking lots, said Leon Fourcade, manager of university parking services. Analysis of 5,374 controlled parking spaces was submitted as a

by-product of the study. 2.25 cars per space compete in the available areas. Peak times occur from 10

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Dry-campus debate sparks student interest all people agree with that rule. because people go out to the "People smoke on campus. middle of nowhere to have Staff Writer Why not let them drink?" said parties and drink and then drive he issue of alcohol is Rachael Elliott, a sophomore back here [UCO]." something that has math education major. "If this were a wet campus, spawned many debates in "The people who come to they could stay here and party different levels of our society for school drunk are gonna do it and not endanger anybody," she many years. This topic is not whether or not alcohol is allowed said. stagnant at UCO, where an on campus," she said. BOROK passed the noalcohol-free policy is not just the Alcohol has been proven to alcohol policy several years ago. workings of the university. cause driving problems, which is Sheridan McCaffree, the The Board of Regents of one reason that some disagree general council for BOROK Oklahoma (BOROK) rules that with the policy. colleges said, "It [the policy] no alcoholic beverages are Kelley Naeher, a freshman reflects a choice regents have allowed on campus or in school- accounting major, said, "I'm made." related activities. However, not against it [the no-alcohol policy] "We just don't allow alcohol BY ANN DEE MCCLANE

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on campus or at events that are for students," she said. Requiring compliance with the policy is a concern for UCO's faculty. Jarrod Noftsger, assistant to the vice president of UCO and a conduct officer, said, "I don't know the genesis of that [the policy]. I just enforce it." Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning University Students (BACCHUS) is an organization

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OPINION & ED TORIAL WHAT Do You THINK ABOUT THE MISS UCO PAGEANT?

"I think it takes too much "I think it's a great time to prepare before opportunity for scholarship pageant. I don't want to money." do it." —LORI THOMASSON —AYAMI YOSHIZAKI junior business communication major

junior family and child development major

Beauty pageants about the insides, too "I really don't know since "I'm not sure it promotes the university in a way that I just moved here." makes students want to —BRAD VEMABLLE come here." junior criminology major

—JOHN MALTSBERGER senior history education majo

"I think its a good "I really don't know opportunity to represent anything about it." and to feel like you're a part of UCO." —COURTNEY SHEPHERD junior sociology major —ANGELA HARTSFIELD senior sociology major

eauty pageants have been around for many years and have had both a positive and a negative light shed on them. This light has still burned bright though because the rewards that come from them. Scholarships, self-esteem and a little friendly competition can result from women, men, boys, girls and babies parading around showing off talent and beauty. Men, women and children compete in many other sports around the world — football, baseball, gymnastics, dance, golf and basketball — just to name a few, and

freshman graphic design major

"I don't know anything about it." —JEFF BAILEY junior hotel management major

as talent shows do. However, no pageant competitor should be forced to compete if they don't want to. Parents living their dreams through their children need to realize that when their kids are doing what they want them to do, the kids are losing out on doing what their dreams may be. So, as a pageant spectator and an avid supporter, pageants can only help the competitor if that is their dream. Those opposed to pageants need to turn off the TV when one comes on and go play a sport of their own. •

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"I think it's a really neat deal. My roommate has been in it for the past three years, so I've been going ever since." —KRISTIN NIGH

have achieved more than just a medal or trophy — self-esteem. Why are pageants so different? Individuals come to compete for yes, a medal, crown and flowers, but also for the satisfaction of knowing that they have accomplished something — much like homecoming queens at athletic games. UCO's pageants offer scholarships and opportunities to travel the world in other pageants. These individuals work hard and train for what they plan to do on the stage just as a ballet dancer does. They also prepare to show their talents and views just

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Fox executed for 1985 murders of IGA employees BY TIFFANY WATKINS Staff Writer

illy Ray Fox, one of two men convicted of killing three Edmond Wynn's IGA employees in 1985, was executed by lethal injection Thursday, Jan. 25 at McAlester Prison. Billy Ray Fox, then 19, shot employees Rick Cast, 33, and Chumpon Chaowasin, 44, in the head with a 16-gauge shotgun after they were forced to lie face down in a back room. He then clubbed John Barrier with the gun's stock. Co-defendant Mark Andrew Fowler was executed Tuesday, Jan. 23. He attacked Barrier with a knife, stabbing him nine times as Barrier tried to get up. Fox's roommates, James M. Collins and Chris Glazner testified that they were both awakened about 2:30 a.m. on July 3 when Fox entered their rooms. He borrowed Collins 16- gauge shotgun and Glazner's 20- gauge shotgun. The bodies of the supermarket employees were discovered shortly after 4 a.m. by Carrie Lee Weaver, 16. She had just arrived at the store, and was preparing to begin cooking doughnuts in the bakery. Collins said he next saw Fox about 7:15 a.m. when he told Collins he might need an alibi.

The police had received an anonymous tip concerning the murders. Fox and Fowler blamed each other of the murders, according to tape-recorded confessions played at the preliminary hearing. After two hours of deliberation, the jury found Fox and Fowler guilty on three counts of first-degree murder. Fox's parents along with more than 50 friends and family members testified in an attempt to convince a jury to spare Fox's life. They made the argument that drug abuse was the cause of Fox's behavior. Despite the attempts, a jury later recommended the death penalty for both men. According to prison officials, Fox smiled with his lips closed. He said "hi" and "I love you" to family members. They said "I love you" back. PHOTO BY BRENT PATTERSON When asked if he had last words, he said, Jerry Massie, public information officer for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections "no." He smiled again keeping his lips closed. When the execution began, he raised his reads the announcement of death after receiving the "death call" from executioners head straight up looking at family members. following the death of Billy Ray Fox. Seconds later his eyes became dazed. He looked at the ceiling, then his head fell Glazner said Fox told him, "that he'd Glazner said Fox later admitted "he slowly. messed up a couple of times ... that he's clubbed one of them over the head with the His neck bulged. He blew out one large killed some people." gun" and added "that Mark had stabbed a breath and fell silent, his head cocked to the Fox and his roommate, Glazner watched guy." right. His aunt sobbed loudly and said "Oh the reports of the IGA killings on the Fox was arrested from his residence at My Bill." â&#x20AC;˘ morning news. N.W. 52nd and Independence.

Financial Aid sessions to clarify process BY LORALEA KNOX Staff Writer

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Miss UCO 2000 Andrea Springall crowns the new Miss UCO, Alyssa Baldwin. Baldwin, a sophomore music theater major, won the title Jan. 27.

he UCO Student Financial A i d department would like to invite everyone to celebrate Financial Aid Awareness Week, with sessions entitled "Cash for College Students," Feb. 5 through 9. These sessions will help explain the financial aid process to students, faculty and staff. The first session is Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. and is entitled "Tips for Verification." The next seminar "Managing College Funds" is on Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be for faculty and staff. This seminar will cover topics such as federal work-study programs, tuition waivers, and departmental scholarships. On Feb. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. the session is entitled "Major Changes Impacting Financial Aid Recipients." This session will cover topics such as Federal Stafford Master Promissory Note, student loan eligibility requirements and student loan default management. On Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. the session is entitled "All you need to

David Selliman, a service center representa tive in UCO's Financial Aid office talks to a student in the University Center.

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know about Professional Judgment Unusual Circumstances and Dependency Override." All of these sessions are held at the Education Building in Lecture Hall 115. A special session will be held on the night of Feb. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. for graduating seniors and r

parents. This session is entitled "Preparing for College Night." This presentation will be held in Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 104A. On Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. a Financial Aid Information Fair will be held in the Education Building, Lecture Hall 115. â&#x20AC;˘

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Americorps offers work experience, money for students BY SARAH DAVIS

Staff Writer

lthough Democrats and Republicans differ in beliefs, AmeriCorps is a program in which both parties support. AmeriCorps, known as the "domestic Peace Corps," is a national service program founded by President Bill Clinton. It has empowered more than 200,000 young adults through volunteer projects and community service programs. The program was launched in 1993. Soon after, its budget was nearly cut by Congress. The program's structure was bashed, particularly by conservatives, because it called for members to get paid for what Congress saw as volunteer work. Today, skepticism of AmeriCorps has ceased. With programs in every state and increased membership each year, AmeriCorps shows the effect of continued bipartisan support. President-elect George W. Bush, along with all but one of the country's governors, signed a petition urging Congress to continue its support for the program. "As governors, we recognize the value of national service as a tool in meeting important needs in our state. We do not want to lose this force for

good in our communities, states and country," read the petition. The new AmeriCorps slogan, "Your World, your chance to make it better," expects to bring in 50,000 young Americans, according to spokesperson Sandy Scott. AmeriCorps is expecting to recruit around 200 members in the Oklahoma City metro area, according to Homero Perez, AmeriCorps southwest outreach specialist. AmeriCorps engages in teaching children to read, making neighborhoods safer, building affordable homes and working with national disaster relief projects. "AmeriCorps has three main programs: National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) and State and National programming," said Perez. AmeriCorps members receive money for college, a living allowance (if they serve full-time), help with student loans, health insurance, and other expenses in which they qualify. "I joined AmeriCorps because to me, the conventional career choices for a college grad were dull, reactive and stagnant. I wanted work that literally touched people. I've discovered this amazing industry called human devotion. And this industry gets

accomplished through service," said Zachary Sifuentes, AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps is planning to train 1,200 of its members to help people in struggling communities overcome the increasing disparity between those who do and don't have access to computers and the Internet. "A year of AmeriCorps can provide a fair amount of hands-on experience in many areas to include technology, economic development, homelessness, hunger and many more areas," said Perez. Scott said AmeriCorps expects the year 2001 to be its strongest yet. "We're very optimistic about the Bush administration's plan for national service," Scott said. "Public service is, and always should be, non partisan." Students interested in joining AmeriCorps are encouraged to visit AmeriCorps online, located at americorps.org , for a list of available programs in their area. "On Jan. 19, we launched our improved website that will allow any interested applicants to apply directly on-line. Thus, this is one method but additionally we also place ads in different college papers, contact career service offices, provide information sessions, etc. People can also call 1-800942-2677," said Perez. • -

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POLICE BRIEFS Disturbance Jan. 21, 3:48 a.m. East Hall RA called DPS concerning an intoxicated student wanting access to his room. Officers found student outside and advised him to go to his room and remain there for the rest of the night. A report was taken and forwarded to Student Services for disposition.

Larceny Jan. 23, 10:00 a.m. An enlarger, darkroom safelight, print easel and print magnifier reported stolen from Room 104 in the Communications Building. No forced entry could be determined. Enlarger timer was entered into the National Crime Information Center. Incident turned over to Investigations.

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reported damage to the left rear area while parked in lot S-8. No suspects at this time.

Medical Call Jan. 23, 1:27 p.m. UCO student reported becoming dizzy and falling down the stairs near the Bursars counter in the University Center. EMSA responded to the call, but the student declined transportation to a local hospital.

Jan. 24, 3":59 p.m. UCO employee reported walking into a glass door in Room 102 in the Liberal Arts Building. She declined hospital treatment for a bump on her head, but did go to Student Health for examination. Facilities Management was contacted to fix door.

Jan. 23, 10:00 a.m.

Threatening Phone Calls Several photographs and notebooks reported stolen or missing from an Jan. 23, 11:08 a.m. office in the Communications UCO student reported receiving Building. Information is being several threatening phone calls gathered to determine if the involving an ex-girlfriend and her information is being misused. brother. The student was advised to avoid any further contact with the Jan. 24, 10:15 a.m. ex-girlfriend and to report any more UCO student reported theft of calls or problems to DPS. several rolls of film, notebooks and an assignment in the Communications Informational Report Building. Investigation being Jan. 23, 2:50 p.m. conducted in conjunction with DPS received call concerning a reported missing assignments. possible weapons violation in East Hall. Responding officers requested Traffic Accident permission to search the room, but Jan. 24, 10:55 a.m. found no weapons. A non-injury accident reported in the Pay Lot near University Center. A Found Property 1969 Pontiac backed into a 1993 Jan. 24, 10:35 p.m. Toyota. No tickets were issued. A checkbook and wallet were found at University Dr. and Ayers. DPS Hit and Run booked items into evidence. • Jan. 24, 2:20 p.m. Owner of a 2000 Dodge pickup

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resident George W. Bu‘sh promised to help failing schools before stripping them of federal funds as he presented his education plan to Congress Tuesday, Jan. 23. If troubled schools fail make improvements within three years of being notified, "disadvantaged students may use Title I funds to transfer to a higherperforming public or private school," Bush's plan states. "Once failing schools are identified, we'll help them improve. We'll help them help themselves," Bush said. During Bush's campaign, he promised to give $1,500 vouchers to students in schools that are considered failures three years in a row. But the Associated Press reported that Bush could make some changes to his voucher plan to win over Democrats. The idea of giving public school students vouchers to transfer to private schools may be the most contested idea of Bush's education package with Democrats. Bush's plan also gives Sec. of Education Rod Paige the power to reduce federal funds given to a state for administrative expenses if the state fails to meet educational goals. Likewise, high performing states will be rewarded, but the plan makes no mention of monetary rewards. Increased testing is also in Bush's plan, as he calls PHOTO PROVIDED for states to annually test students in math and Newly elected President George W. Bush recently reading, and for a pool of 4th and 8th grade students outlined his plan to reform the public school from each state to be tested for the National system in America. Assessment of Educational Process. •

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College Press Reporter AMPA, Fla. — Great game for punters. Terrible game for quarterbacks. Great game for kickoff returners. Terrible game for quarterbacks. Great game for defense. Terrible game for ... well, you get the idea. Quarterbacks Trent Dilfer and Kerry Collins combined for some of the worst play in NFL playoff history, but Dilfer rode the shirttails of the Baltimore Ravens' defense to a 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium. Collins, who revived his fading career during the past season with the Giants, had a nightmare of a game. He was intercepted four times, including one that cornerback Duane Starks returned 49 yards for a touchdown. Dilfer, cast off by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just a year ago, suffered through a flurry of ineffective throwing in the first half and a

badly damaged pinky finger in the second half, but completed a triumphant return to Tampa. Although he struggled, he completed important throws that got the Ravens off to a 10-0 lead in the first half — a 38-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Stokley and a 44-yard completion to Qadry Ismail that set up Matt Stover's 47yard field goal. After that, the defense and special teams took over, putting a hammerlock on the game and the Ravens' first Super Bowl title. Starks made it a 17-0 lead with his interception return late in the third quarter, setting off a wild 36 seconds of play in which three touchdowns were scored. The Giants got their only touchdown on Ron Dixon's 97-yard kickoff return, but the Ravens' Jermaine Lewis followed with an 84yard kickoff-return TD of his own. That made it 24-7 and seemed to take the wind out of the Giants' comeback possibilities. Running back Jamal Lewis scored on a three-yard run and

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Stover added a 34-yard field goal in deflected, and Stover missed a 41yard field goal the fourth quarter. Shortly thereafter Richardson set Punters Brad Maynard of the Giants and Kyle Richardson of the a Super Bowl record with the 16th Ravens combined to set a Super punt of the game, but the Bowl record for most punts in a excitement was just beginning. McAlister got it rolling with his game, 21. second interception of Bad things Collins, for a touchdown continued for the and a 17-0 lead. quarterbacks after Neither Collins The Giants got a halftime. momentary boost on the It started with an nor Dilfer got ensuing kickoff from injury to Dilfer. He into any kind of Dixon, but Lewis was sacked by Michael returned the favor with Strahan for the second rhythm. Each had on the next play, and time and missed the the Ravens were still in next offensive series to more a look of firm control going into have the pinky finger shell shock than the final quarter. on his left hand XThe defenses rayed. composure. deserved their share of Collins was credit, but the lowintercepted a third scoring first half was as time — by strong safety Kim Herring — to end the mucfi a product of poor quarterbacking as good defense. Giants' next possession. Neither Collins nor Dilfer got But the Ravens couldn't take advantage of the turnover, which into any kind of rhythm. Neither gave them the ball at the Giants' could hit open receivers on a 41. Backup quarterback Tony Banks consistent basis. And each hadhanded off four times, had one pass more a look of shell shock than composure in the early going. The difference at halftime, however, came down to three plays by the quarterbacks — two good plays by Dilfer, one bad one by Collins. Dilfer's first was the 38-yard touchdown pass to Stokley, who got behind Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn and lunged into the end zone as Sehorn finally caught him at the 2.

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Stover's extra point kick made it 7-0 with 8:10 gone. Dilfer's next big play occurred late in the first half — after frequent misfires — when he laid a pass deep down the left sideline into the arms of Ismail. Only a diving slap by cornerback Dave Thomas tripped Ismail and prevented a touchdown. Ismail's 44-yard gain got the Ravens into field goal range, and Stover connected on a 47-yard attempt, giving Baltimore a 10-0 lead. The Giants eventually got their offense going in the second quarter, after a number of false starts. The first was a double reverse ending in a flea-flicker, with Collins throwing the ball deep but out of bounds. Linebacker Ray Lewis deflected the next pass and it was intercepted by linebacker Jamie Sharper, ending the threat near midfield. The next drive took the Giants from their 8 to the Baltimore 42, but it stalled after defensive end Keith Washington threw Collins for a nine-yard loss. But perhaps Collins' most costly mistake came in the final two minutes of the half, after he completed a 16-yard pass to Dixon and Tiki Barber made a 27-yard run to the Ravens' 29. On the next play, Collins tried to connect with Ike Hilliard in double coverage at the goal line. Chris McAlister intercepted the pass and the Ravens held the halftime lead, 10-0. •

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Senior 149-pound Gable Sullivan has 12 pins on the year and is one short of tying the career school record of 50 held by Johnny Nimmo.

CO women snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday by defeating Southwestern Oklahoma in front of a home crowd at Hamilton Field House. The Bronchos outscored the Lady Bronchos 18-0 during the final 5:48 to seal a 73-55 Lone Star Conference North Division victory. "We really needed that win," UCO Coach John Keely said. "It feels great to get it." UCO never trailed during the match-up. The Bronchos led by as many as 11 in the first half went into the locker room with a 33-27 halftime advantage. "The kids played hard and we made some plays at the end," Keely said. The Bronchos pushed the lead to 12 and established a 45-33 advantage with a Courtney Bell jumper. SWOSU overcame an 11 point deficit to tie the game at 55 on two Chezelle Griffith free throws at 5:48. The Lady Bulldogs wouldn't score the rest of the game. UCO led with 57-55 on a Kim Mullendore jumper. The Lady Bulldogs missed three shots while committing five turnovers during the rest of the game. Keri Smith hit two free throws forming a 59-55 lead at 4:46. UCO got a short jump hook from Courtney Bell to create a 61-55 edge at the 3:09 mark. The Bronchos also hit 14 of 16 free

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UCO wrestlers win two BY RYAN Ross

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Junior guard Julie Metheny protects the ball against Southwestern at Hamilton Field House on Jan 27. Metheny led UCO with 18 points, including five 3-pointers. .

throws with Ami Guffey sinking 11 of 12. The Bronchos led during the rest of the stretch as the SWOSU women threw the ball away and started fouling, sending UCO to the line 14 times in the final 2:40. "We had been really pressing and putting lot of pressure on ourselves, so it was good to win the way we did," Keely said. "Now maybe we can relax and play like we're capable of."

Julie Metheny made five 3 pointers and finished with 18 points while Smith finished with 16. Guffey hit 9 of 10 attempts at the line and is 81% on the season. Metheny was 3 of 4 from the line. Guffey ended with 13 and Bell with 10. Andrea Mauldin led the pace for the Lady Bulldogs ending at 17 points. UCO will be back in action at home tonight at 6 p.m. against Northeastern State. •

CO wrestlers pinned down Southern IllinoisEdwardsville and Eastern Illinois, as head coach David James picks up his 200th career win, Jan. 26. The Bronchos, ranked second in NCAA Division II, wiped the mats with SIUE, 48-0, then downed the Division I Panthers, 27-13. "I've been blessed with some outstanding individuals and some great teams over the years, so any records I get are shared with everybody associated with the program," said James, now 201-78-5 in his 19th year at the helm. "It's amazing to think I've been here long enough to get 200 wins, but I'm not ready to stop now." The Bronchos won both matches without the aid of defending national champion and top- ranked Mark Dodgen, whose injured shoulder prevented competition.

Gable Sullivan had his 12th fall on the season and 49 for his career, against EIU, needing only one more to tie the school record of 50 held by Johnny Nimmo. Cole Province had a technical fall at 133, Joe Schneider achieved a 15-1 major decision at 141, Shawn Silvis an 8-3 victory at 165 along with Sullivan's first period fall, led to a UCO dominating event. The Bronchos received a technical fall from Schneider and a major decision from heavyweight Jeremy McCoy. Muhammed Lawal overcame the odds of a 9-0 first period deficit, to storm back and defeat EIU's Kyle Bracey 16-14 for an overtime victory. UCO, now 10-1-1 on the year, prepares to take on Fort Hays State and Truman State for the Bronchos last home matches of the year at Hamilton Field House, Feb. 2-3. • 1j181 _

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SPORTS Bronchos' home winning streak ends BY RYAN Ross

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Romy. Krueger dominated the 800 meters, finishing in 2:13.72 to set a school record and meet the NCAA provisional requirement.

Head Coach Jim Seward looks on as the Bronchos 8-game home winning streak comes to an end Jan. 27 at Broncho Filed House.

CO men's basketball fell to Southwestern Oklahoma State 105-99 for their, first home game loss of the year, Jan. 27. The Bronchos are now 12-6 overall and 3-1 in the Lone Star Conference North Division standings. "We've been putting ourselves in a hole the last several games and this time we couldn't get out of it," said UCO coach Jim Seward. The Bronchos overcame 14- and 17point deficits, beating both Southeastern Oklahoma and Cameron. "It's a very disappointing loss, especially since we had won two league road games and winning at home is obviously very important." SWOSU shot 54.9 percent (39of-71) from the field and out rebounded the Bronchos 37-35. UCO kept the scoring close during the first half and were tied 36-36 with 5:53 left. However, SWOSU went on a 20-10 run, taking a 56-46 first half advantage.

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The Bronchos fought to within five points several times throughout the game but the Bulldogs came roaring back each time. SWOSU had their largest lead of the game at 91-77 with 5:43 left on the clock. UCO answered back with a 14-6 run from Lennox McCoy's two lay-ups, Marlon Dawson's two buckets and a Dexter Tennell follow up shot at 1:57. The run pulled the Bronchos within 6 points at 97-91. The Bulldogs roared back with a

4-0 run and held on to clinch the victory. Dawson, the leading scorer in NCAA Division II, had five 3pointers and 35 points to lead UCO. Tennell added 24 points to the scoreboard and had six rebounds, while McCoy had 16 points. UCO will do battle with Northeastern State at Hamilton Field House for another LSC North Division standoff, Jan. 30 at 8p.m. •

SPORTS BRIEFS Greek Night at UCO All of UCO's fraternities and sororities will be represented during Greek Night at the UCO vs. Northeastern State basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Hamilton Field House. "We're pumped about it," said Jason Vaughn, president of the lnterfraternity Council. "It shows that the Greeks are involved in campus activities. It's a real positive note." The women's team begins at 6 p.m., followed by the men's game at 8 p.m.

UCO tracksters shine The UCO women's track team won 10 events and set 6 school records at the Oklahoma Christian Indoor Invitational in Norman on Jan. 27. The men won 3 events, and met the NCAA provisional time for the 1-mile relay. Romy Krueger set a school record and met the NCAA provisional time in the 800 meters .

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Army under fire for re-opening Georgia 'school of assassins' cheap." According to the U.S. State Department, two SOA Staff Writer graduates along with other members of the 4th Counterhe Army's controversial military training academy for guerilla Battalion murdered Colombian Peace Commissioner Latin American soldiers, "The School of the Americas and Vice Minister, Alex Lopera and two others as they tried (SOA)" at Ft. Benning, GA reopened on Jan. 17 under a to deliver ransom money for a kidnapping victim on March 14, 1999. new name. Major David Hernandez Rojas and Captain Diego Fino As part of the National Defense Authorization Act for the fiscal rear 2001, Congress approved renaming SOA as, "The Rodriguez set up a military roadblock, detained and killed the victims, stole the ransom money and then pushed the victims Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation." For over a decade, SOA has come under fire from human and the vehicle into a deep crevice. In the Human Rights Watch Report (HRWR) sworn rights organizations for teaching torture skills and having a roster of some of the most notorious dictators in Latin America testimony, Hernandez and Rojas instructed the soldiers how including Panama's Manuel Noriega, Nicaraguan Gen. to testify during a subsequent investigation and threatened to Anastasio Somozo and Salvadoran death squad chief, Roberto kill anyone who informed on them. Although Deputy Defense Secretary, Rudy de Leon claims D'Aubuisson. All of these men have been cited as committing human that the Western Hemisphere Institute, "will promote democratic values, respect for the rule of law and human rights atrocities in their homelands. On Feb. 23, 2000, Human Rights Watch reported that seven rights," opponents of the school disagree. PHOTO PROVIDED "You can't teach human rights and democracy through SOA-trained Colombian soldiers were involved in kidnapping, Protesters outside of Fort Benning in Georgia gather to murder, massacres and setting up rogue military forces in their the barrel of a gun," said LeCompte. "They are trying to veil protest the re-opening of a military training school. The this School of Assassins through this name change." homelands. The Army denies that torture was taught at the school school has been linked to numerous civil rights abuses in According to Sen. Joseph Kennedy of Rhode Island, U.S. South and Central America. taxpayers spent $20 million last year for the school to continue and claim there is no proof of wrongdoing. Still, SOAW continues its 11 year protest to have the operations until its closing in Dec. 2000. "Before we rename an old and inappropriate institution and "When it comes down to it, the School of Assassins is school shut down. Fr. Roy Bourgeois, SOA Watch founder said "if we in the continue to spend tax dollars on the same ineffective programs, targeting the peacekeepers and the poor of Latin America," said School of America Watch (SOAW) Outreach Coordinator, United States are serious about 'strengthening democracy, we should analyze our strengths and weaknesses, correct our Eric LeCompte. "SOA is about a war against the poor and in deepening the rule of law, and honoring human rights' in Latin errors and impartially assess the SOA." For more information or to sound off on this issue on our this war, big American companies are the benefactors because it America, then we should carefully consider the best ways to interactive message boards go to www.thevistaonline.com . • is ensured that they will get oil and natural resources for very achieve these goals." BY MENA GANESAN

Tobacco company creates first nicotine-free cigarette cigarettes taste like conventional cigarettes and that there will be a Staff Writer substantial market for the new ector Group Ltd., parent cigarettes. company of cigarette-maker Vector Group Ltd. is a holding Liggett Group, has developed company for a number of businesses a cigarette made from genetically including investment banking and modified tobacco brokerage businesses in that contains no the United States, real nicotine. estate and investment "It's the same as "Certainly if the in Internet-related product is successful, businesses. taking caffeine it would increase Liggett is the out of soft drinks. their market share, smallest of the five coming off such a biggest American I'm sure there is a small base," said cigarette makers. Sanford Bernstein Vector hopes the new consumer segment industry analyst Bill product will be for it, but we have Pecoriello. approved by the U.S. "It's the same as Food and Drug to assess how big taking caffeine out of Administration as an soft drinks. I'm sure aid to the war on the segment is." there is a certain smoking campaign and consumer segment that it will increase —Bill Pecoriello Liggett Group's market for it but we have to nicotine industry assess how big the share, Which is now at analyst segment is." 1.5 percent. Vector has a patent pending to The company expects the process genetically modified tobacco cigarettes to be available in stores by seeds that produce a nicotine-free 2002. leaf. The makeup of the tobacco Internet sites such as plant is altered so that its ability to www.nicotinefreecigarettes.com produce nicotine is blocked. already offer nicotine-free cigarettes Vector claims the nicotine-free online. • BY SARAH DAVIS

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Vista reporter rides along with 'Edmond's finest'

Martin decides to dine with a fellow officer at McDonald's. After receiving a free Staff Writer meal (yes, there are benefits to being a cop) hile some people sit at home and Martin scarfs down his food and is out the watch Cops on Saturday nights, door. the officers of the Edmond Police 8:45 p.m. — Martin decides that it is Department prepare for the real thing. time to patrol Mitch Park. He's looking for Among them is Neil Martin, the youngest "parker's," who he describes as "anyone of the Edmond squad, who wonders what parked in a car at a public park after the the night has in store for him. sun goes down." 7:15 p.m. — Martin gets a call from 9:30 p.m. — Martin overhears the dispatch about two suspects in a car. A dispatcher telling another cop about a woman called in reporting that two males ruckus occurring at the Red Carpet Hotel have been parked outside of her house for on Broadway. Two suspects are fighting in more than two hours. After the parking lot and it is patrolling the area, Martin believed that they may have finally spots the car, only to The suspects, smelling been involved in a burglary find that there is no one in that occurred the day before heavily of paint thinner, it. After asking the because one man is accusing residents, Martin discovers the other of stealing from are then placed in a police that the two men were just him. car. Martin then takes waiting for someone to take The other police unit them to a party. reports back to the dispatch them to the Edmond 8 p.m. — Turning onto that he's on his way, and 2nd Street, Martin sees a Police Department so they Martin calls in saying he'll van with no license plate "back" (this means that he'll can be booked. on the back. Even before he assist the other officer). gets the van to the side of As soon as the first police the road, the driver is car pulls into the parking holding the license plate out of the window lot, all the suspects scatter. Amidst the to show Martin that he does, in fact, have chaos the police cannot determine who the one. original two suspects are, so everyone is an Martin still checks the driver's I.D. and equal suspect. By the time Martin gets to insurance, to make sure that the driver the scene, the other two police vehicles are doesn't have any warrants. in the process of surrounding two suspects After a radio dispatcher spits out a across the street at Sonic. bunch of police jargon advising Martin that As Martin approaches, the suspects the driver is clean of warrants and is free to appear to flee; the three cars then fly across go, Martin returns the drivers' license and Broadway to surround them. The officers insurance. It's now time for dinner. jump out of their cars and attempt to arrest BY LORALEA KNOX

Vista reporter Loralea Knox recently rode along with members of the Edmond Police Department as they made several arrests on the Broadway extension. The suspects, who were fighting in the parking lot, were taken into custody in front of the Red Carpet Hotel.

the two people; a Caucasian male and a Hispanic female, both intoxicated. The suspects, smelling heavily of paint thinner, are then placed in the police car. Martin then takes them to the Edmond Police Department so they can be booked. The booking process usually doesn't take long, but since both people are so

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Internet gambling proves to be hidden addiction in Harvard study opportunities in recent years, including Internet gambling aimed at children and teens. "All games are open to people of all ages. The ads are attractive to youth, with sports related data and games," said

BY SARAH DAVIS

Staff Writer or those people who are prone to sit at a computer and play games for hours, beware: the behavior may be more hazardous to one's health than we think. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) issued a mental health advisory on Internet gambling and addiction on Jan. 16. "A Harvard metaanalysis of national studies found that about 1 percent of adults and 5 percent of youth were current probable pathological gamblers," said Sheila Blume, M.D., chair of the APA Committee on Treatment Services for Addicted Patients. "We are concerned about the dangers of gambling for young people, and especially about the uncontrolled nature of gambling on the Internet," said Blume. Pathological gambling is characterized as maladaptive gambling behavior leading to negative personal, family and/or social consequences. The affected person is addicted to the excitement they get from gambling activities. The disorder is occasionally accompanied by disorders such as substance abuse or depression. "It is impossible to state a cause and effect relationship between substance use disorders and pathological gambling, although there is an association. About 50 percent of adult pathological gamblers have a substance abuse disorder and about 10 to 20 percent of those in treatment for substance abuse disorders have serious gambling problems," said Blume.

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Blume cited the website, www.thegamblersledge.com , as an example. The advisory made note that Internet gambling can be more hazardous than other forms of gambling because of few regulations. There is no control on the hours of availability, age of participants or type of games offered. The National Gambling Impact Study Commission recommended that Congress ban all Internet gambling in the United States because of the difficulties in regulating the A recent Harvard study revealed that 5 percent of youth fairness and safety of the process. in America are probable pathological gamblers. Internet "Internet gambling is the same as any problem gambling, sites, like this one, make gambling more accessible. except it may be harder to detect because the gambler is alone at a computer rather than out at a casino, race track, Blume acknowledged that "the amount of research etc. and nobody in his or her life may know about the devoted to gambling disorders is very slim in comparison to activity," said Blume. Blume said the current college basketball season and the other mental health problems, probably reflecting society's upcoming Super Bowl, which are heavy gambling periods, lack of interest, if not denial, of these problems." The APA advisory said that Federal legislation established will heighten the risk of problem gambling. "Help is available. There are many sources of help for both the National Gambling Impact Study Commission in 1997 to investigate the impact of gambling on U.S. society and make the gambler and family. The first step is to recognize the recommendations accordingly. The Commission estimated problem," said Blume. For more information, log on to www.psych.org or call the that gambling problems cost the nation about $5 billion National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800annually. APA said there has been an explosive growth of gambling 522-4700. â&#x20AC;˘

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Spring Break scams: Students can be burned by more than sun departure and to change schedules at the last minute. Check the contract you sign to see if the charter operator Staff Writer will cover any costs associated with flight delays, if they do ith Spring Break approaching, many students find occur. • Review the fine print. Your vacation contract should themselves fantasizing about the hot sun, beaches, bikinis and lots and lots of fun. outline the conditions under which operators can change Along with the fun spirit of this holiday also comes the your flight schedules, hotel accommodations and rules and possibility of being the main target for scams by travel penalties for cancellation. agents. Don't let your Spring Break • Consider an all-inclusive vacation. These plans include airport transfers, fantasy turn into a nightmare. Protect "Sometimes se arching for meals, various activities and more. yourself against frauds set up to deliberately scam college students. Though some packages may appear the best deals can land expensive at first, they may ultimately "Sometimes searching for the best deals can land students far from paradise and students far from paradise offer the best value for students. cost them more than they bargained for," • Do your homework. Before signing a and cost them more than said Jack Mannix, president of the contract with any travel agent or Institute of Certified Travel Agents. company, you will want to make sure that they bargained for. That's "That's why it's so important they proceed they are professionally certified. Ask if with caution as an educated consumer." there is a Certified Travel Counselor why it's so important to Here are some tips to help protect your (CTC) or Certified Travel Associate proceed with caution." pocket book and your dreams of fun in the (CTA) on staff. You can find a CTC or a sun, from turning to a horror story. CTA in your area by visiting the Institute • Pay by credit card. This can help of Certified Travel Agent's website at — Jack Mannix protect you against fraud. If you pay by www.icta.com . Institute of Certified Travel check or cash for a charter package, make • Do a background check. You should PHOTO PROVIDED Agents sure it is payable to an escrow account and always request information about the Florida State University studetns relax on the beach in call the bank handling the account to verify its validity. Be business and the names of satisfied customers. Don't Jamaica. Thousands of students visit the Spring Break cautious of companies who won't provide you with this hesitate to call the Consumer Affairs Department of Better site yearly. information. Business Bureau to inquire about the company's history. • Know the facts about charter flights. Charter flights • Finally, know your rights. You have the right to cancel By following these tips and working with certified travel are very popular during Spring Break and often operate a charter flight without penalty if the operator changes professionals, college students should be able to under very different rules than traditional commercial your itinerary and you are dissatisfied with the change, or if significantly decrease their chances of becoming another airlines. It's legal for them to cancel up to 10 days prior to it increases prices at the last minute. Spring Break horror story. • BY LORALEA KNOX

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McDonald's gives menu a facelift BY SARAH ROBERSON

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cDonald's is now working to portray a new image by bringing several old favorites as well as new items. "We are bringing in new items and flavors," said Regional Marketing Manager in Oklahoma City Caroline Humphreys. "We are also putting new toppings on sandwiches that already exist, along with bringing in entirely new sandwiches." Approximately 40 new food items are expected to debut in the "New Tastes Menu," a nationwide campaign. "It's great that they have new items because we will have more variety to choose from," said Freshman Business Marketing major Kalyn Williams. Throughout a span of many years, McDonald's has been the target of criticism due to quality of food and menu size, limited almost entirely on the company's long reliance on a system that exhibits pre-made sandwiches. "Focus groups were put together in different cities across the country," Humphreys said. "Groups of people were asked questions regarding what they liked in fast food restaurants, improvements they thought needed to be made and what changes they'd like to see at McDonald's." The goal of the "Made for You" campaign is to try and win back customers who have the tendency to

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NATO officers speak before crowd at Pegasus Theater percent, Poland and 15 other nations round out the remaining 32.52 percent Staff Writer of costs. Weapon proliferation, ecological From the dust and blood of World disasters, ultra-nationalism, ethnic War II arose an alliance founded for conflicts, and territorial disputes are peace and prosperity for the nations involved. North Atlantic Treaty some of the concerns and Organization (NATO) was formed to responsibilities of NATO. Bosnia, preserve the peace and territorial Kosovo and other locations around the integrity of the NATO member world are the battlefield and peace tables for this world organization. nations. NATO is an everOfficers from NATO changing organization. In command visited with UCO the Washington Summit students, discussing the future NATO has seen its Achievements of 1999, and the conflicts that share of hard three new members were embrace and plague the accepted, new strategic world. The event was held on times, and days of concepts adopted, and Jan.25 in the Pegasus interactive defense Theater. glory. It has seen capabilities were viewed. As the countries that the rise and fall of NATO has seen its founded and joined NATO share of hard times, and celebrated its 50th the Berlin Wall, days of glory. It has seen anniversary in 1999, the the rise and fall of the notion of knowledge became and the power and Berlin Wall and, the prevalent. NATO as part of a poverty of the power and poverty of the world alliance is traveling Soviet Union. As around the United States, Soviet Union. dictators and peace givers talking with people about the rise and fall, NATO will organization. be there with a watchful NATO, created by 12 eye. nation is 1949, was originally As NATO goes full force into 2001, established to combat the USSR during the Cold War. The present day NATO consultation, cooperation and peace are has evolved to become the police force primary, as described by NATO personnel. of the world with a total of 19 nation. So as you sleep tonight remember NATO costs the U.S. $1.56 billion dollars a year. Nation contribution is there will be thousands of men and based on the gross national product. women from 19 different nations The U.S. covers 29 percent, Germany risking their lives to keep the world safe 23 percent, The United Kingdom 13 for future generations. • BY RYAN Ross

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• UCOSA will hold a House of Representatives meeting at 1 p.m. in the University Center, Room 300. The meeting is open to all students. For more information, call Marilyn at 97-2258.

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

• UCO Men's Basketball will play against • The UCO Swing Dance Club will hold a • UCO Women's Basketball will play against Northeastern State at 6 p.m. This is an LSC meeting at 7 p.m. in the University Center Midwestern State at 5:30 p.m. This is a LSC North Division game. For more information, Ballroom. For more information, call Lora at North Division game. For more information, log-on to www.bronchosports.com. log-on to www.bronchosports.com. 974-4178.

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• UCO Men's Basketball will play against Midwestern State at 7:30 p.m. This is a LSC North Division game. For more information, • Circle K International will hold a meeting • Aikido Club will have practice at 7:30 p.m. at 7 p.m. in the University Center, Room 314. log-on to www.bronchosports.com. in Hamilton Field House Wrestling Room. For Everyone is welcome. For more information, • The Japan Student Association will hold a more information, call Brandon at 348-5982. call Jalal at 974-2377. • UCO Wrestling will host Truman State at Japanese Conversation Class from 2 p.m. to 3 7 p.m. For more information, log-on to p.m. followed by a meeting from 3 p.m. to 4 • The UCO Toastmasters Club will hold a • Phi Alpha Theta will present the movie p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 217. www.bronchosports.com . meeting from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the "Saving Private Ryan" at 7 p.m in the Pegasus For more information, call Yoko at 844-9554. University Center, Room 320B. For more Theater. For more information, call Deana information, call Saori at 359-4933. Covel at 799-0867. • Phi Alpha Theta will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 211. • The UCO Catholic Student Center will To list your event in Tuesday's paper, forms must be • The Hispanic American Student Guest speaker Oklahoma Supreme Court host Sunday Supper at 7 p.m. at 321 E. submitted by the preceding Wednesday at 4 p.m. Forms Association will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. in Justice Marian Opala will talk about her time Clegem Ave. For more information, call 341- are available in the Vista office, Room 107 in the the University Center, Room 105. For more in the Polish Resistance. For more 6300. Communications Building. For more information, call information, call Tish at 974-2363. Jayna at 974-5549. information, call Dr. Jeff Plaks at 974-5357. • Bacchus will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. in the UCO Commons Clubhouse. For more information, call Malissa at 974-4267.

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a.m. to 12 p.m., with an aerial photograph indicating all parking lots are full. Previous nationwide campus studies indicate UCO is numerically within acceptable automobile to parking space ratios. However, TEC suggested creating more spaces due to the high number of commuter students. The report is a comprehensive and methodical of the problems and how they relate to one another. The

administration will use it to list immediate changes and what can be done over the next five years, according to Bill Wiseman, director of University Relations.. With the addition of more resident housing and the Wellness Center, increased traffic on the northwest side of campus is expected. TEC recommended a parking garage as a possible solution. Construction will create some inconveniences. Washington Street will extend northward to University Dr. and some lots north the Commons will be closed for safety reasons, Powers said. •

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on campus that aids students in the UCO Student Association and making responsible decisions of was forwarded to the whether or not to drink. administration, but the semester Misha Mowdy, adviser for ended before any further BACCHUS, said, "BACCHUS' proceedings of it could take place. goal is to kinda educate and The bill was passed by students but provide different kinds of programs never enacted by the to promote responsible drinking ... administration. and educate students ... to follow Daniel Harris, president of the guidelines." student body, said, "We're not BACCHUS offers Alcohol 101, approaching that [the alcohol an interactive CDissue] this semester." ROM that educates "I feel like this is a people of the time for people to be "I feel like this is a psychological and adults, but at the physical effects and time for people to be same time, of the legal aspects of understand the adults, but at the same drinking. This tool university needs to allows the user to see cover for liability," time, I understand the the effects of various Vaughn said. university needs to blood alcohol levels. If a student who The current legal lives on campus is cover for liability." limit to drive in found with alcohol, Oklahoma is a 0.10 ramifications do blood alcohol exist. content (BAC), but According to a bill is currently in Todd Duncan, —Jason Vaughn the legislature to director of residence Interfraternity Council lower that restriction life, educational president to 0.08. Oklahoma is sanctions and one of the few states that still has a conduct restrictions can result 0.10 BAC. from the discovery of the restricted "We're trying to get them beverage. In extreme cases or in [students] to see what kind of repeat violations, which do not effects it has on you," Mowdy said. occur too often, suspension from "Every aspect of your life can be the housing facility is enacted to affected." ensure that the student does not Some feel that other return to the building for a set alternatives to the no-alcohol amount of time. policy are available and are the Naeher believes the fact that better answer. A bill was drafted the policy of whether or not last spring at UCO to allow third alcohol should be allowed on party vending in the University campus raises many debates and Center, which would permit proves that people are passionate someone not affiliated with the about it and want to do something university to sell alcohol. to help their cause. Jason Vaughn, president of Mowdy is convinced that the Interfraternity Council, said, "I issue of alcohol is something that think a third party is a good, has many different levels, which reasonable solution." can lead to problems in the future. "It keeps the university from "It's not something that is black coming under lawsuit," he said. and white, as much as we would The proposal passed through like it to be," Mowdy said. •

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REVIEW `Little League Hero' spreads 'good vibe' Local band to play next gig at Blue Door BY JAYNA NOLEY

Staff Writer

ho is "Little League Hero?" Are they just anther fresh-faced baby band, eager to please? Another local band with questionable talent? On the surface, probably. After all, this band of self-taught musicians has only been performing together for eight months. In this case, however, appearances can be decieving. Kyle Caldwell, vocals and guitar, James Williams, guitar, Scott Fry, Bass, and Chris Hunt, drums are a mellow, laid back group of guys who have made it their mission to bring a positive message back into music. "Every individual has the power to be what they want and

do what they want, and take When asked why "Little control and a lot of people don't League Hero" was chosen to open realize that," said Caldwell. for "Sugar-Free Allstars," guitarist "We want to spread a good Mike Satawake of the "Allstars" vibe too," said said "We've seen druMmer Chris them play a few Hunt, "just a good "Every individual has times before, got vibe about love and their CD, and didn't things like that. I the power to be what take it out of the CD know that sounds they want and do player for a week. cliche', but after But the biggest thing you've been through what they want, and is that the guys are bad times in your life cool. That goes a take control and a and just try to spread long way." love and do cool lot of people don't Their music things to other brings about visions people, it comes realize that." of Robert Smith of back to you." "The Cure" meets This is a group of "The Beatles," all in guys who enjoy each a very good way. other's friendship, —Kyle Caldwell Gentle melodies, a and try to see good band member great voice, and good in everybody they kickin' back music. meet. They have all "Little League the elements they need to Hero" will perform at 10 p.m. on accomplish their mission of Feb. 1 at the Blue Note, Feb. 2 at "creating a positive vibe." All Sipango's, and again on Feb. 8 at they lack is an audience. the Blue Note. •

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K, I blew it. I screwed up. I dropped the proverbial ball in my last column by forgetting to mention that the last set of emails came from my readers at Oklahoma City University, not UCO. Why is it so important to mention that last week's e-mail was from another college? Well, there may have been a blonde ATO at UCO that may have been accidentally compared with a blonde ATO at OCU with the same first name (but a different last name). I hope he disregarded any advice I may have given him. If not, try to stem the bleeding with paper towels and call a doctor. Of course this would not be an problem if more UCO folks would QUIT BEING LAZY AND SEND IN SOME QUESTIONS! Anyway, this week, I will give advice to the creatures that inhabit that bastion of dyslexia, the University of Oklahoma, abbreviated for some unknown reason as OU.

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State stunned as Colorado plane crash kills 10 from Oklahoma State BY SARAH ROBERSON

coordinator of media relations. everyone at OSU during this terribly difficult time." Also on the list of fatalities were Kendall Durfey, engineer Families and friends of the victims along with students for the OSU radio network, Bill Teegins sports director of have placed flowers and momentos on campus since the UCO students, along with others from across the state, KWTV and the voice of OSU football and basketball along tragedy in remembrance of those lost Saturday. remain shocked as ten people involved in a fatal plane crash with two pilots, Denver Mills and Bjorn Falistorm. "Stillwater is sad and this is heartbreaking, but there are that occurred Saturday evening are mourned. "This is a very tragic moment," said senior OSU Defensive counselors everywhere," Trout said. Passengers aboard one of three planes ret urning to Back Marcus Jones, a friend of Lawson. "He was A team of individuals from the National Transportation Oklahoma from Colorado included two members probably one of the nicest guys you'll Safety Board flew to Colorado Sunday morning of the Oklahoma State University (OSU) ever meet. It happened all of the to initiate the agency's investigation of the "It is a real sad "Traged ies catch basketball team, Edmond native Nate Fleming, sudden and you can tell it really hit crash. and Daniel Lawson of Detroit, Michigan. some people hard." turn of events "It's very tragic because many people died," you off guard and "This is indeed a very sad day for Oklahoma A majority of those directly said UCO sophomore Tammarah Noel. "It State University," OSU President Dr. James anytime death by surp rise. My affected by the crash are those who makes you look at your life and wonder because Halligan said Saturday. were family, friends, teammates and one day you could be here and the next you're happens. It's a prayers go out to The plane, a Beechcraft King Air 200 Catpass, fellow students of the victims. gone." was en route to Stillwater after departing from "Losing two friends and a fellow hard thing to deal Big 12 officials postponed OSU's game the fam ilies and Jefferson County Airport near Byers, Colorado at trainer is very hard," said OSU tonight, Jan. 30 at Texas Tech. Weiburg was the with." about 5:35 p.m. after OSU played the University Oklaho ma State freshman Athletic Trainer Jami Trout. nephew of Big 12 commissioner Kevin Weiberg of Colorado at Boulder. "Bad things always happen for and Hancock's father, Bill Hancock, is the Univers ity." "It is a real sad turn of events anytime death something good to happen." director of NCAA men's basketball tournament, happens," said UCO senior Guard Marlon Counseling is being offered at both partially responsible for the canceling of Dawson. "It's a hard thing to deal with especially —Marlon Dawson OSU for those affected by the tragedy. —Rich and Patton the game Tuesday. involving a college basketball team. Our spirits OSU basketball Two ministers were with members of Colorado "Tragedies catch you off guard and by player are with the families, the school and the baske tball coach the team shortly after the crash. surprise," said Colorado basketball Coach coaches." Governor Frank Keating also ordered flags to fly at Ricardo Patton. "My prayers go out to the OSU Media Relations Director Steve Buzzard also stated half-staff Saturday night. families and Oklahoma State University." that others aboard the plane were: Pat Noyes, director of "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy which has hit A public memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. basketball operations, Brian Luinstra, an athletic trainer, the Oklahoma State University family," said Keating. "Cathy Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Stillwater at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Jared Weiburg, student manager and Will Hancock, and I offer our prayers to the families of those killed and Doors open at 2 p.m. • Staff Writer

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• Kid Rock with special guests Fuel and Buck Cherry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Tickets are $27.50 and are available at the Lloyd Noble Center Box Office, all OK Ticket outlets and can be charged by phone at 948-6800. • Pantera wih special guest Soulfly will perform March 20 at the Myriad Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens Ave. Tickets are available at the Myriad Box Office, CD Warehouse locations or charge by phone at 297-3000.

Si eclat Events • The Seventh Annual Healthy Heart Fair will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 3 in the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, 500 Land Rush St. The event features free health screenings, CPR classes and more. This is a free event hosted by Integris Oklahoma Heart Center and the Cardiovascular Clinic. For more information, call 951-2277.

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TRAPPER'S FISHCAMP & GRILL Come join one of OKC's most popular upscale casual dining restaurants. If you have 6-12 mos of server experience, a fun personality, professional demeanor and strong work ethic, then we want you to join our staff. Our servers have a perperson average of $17-$20. How does yours compare? Apply anytime 2-4pm at 4300 W Reno, OKC.

LEGAL assistant/secretary needed 30-40 hrs/wk for Edmond law office. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Call 359-0460 or fax your resume to 359-0810.

IDEAL HOMES Oklahoma's largest residential builder is hiring the following: DIRECT RESULTS MKT ASST. PT position consists of being on the phone 95% of the time inviting realtors to our model homes. Position also includes introducing visitors to the models. Two schedules available: Sun-Wed (Sun 12-6pm, Mon 1-5pm, Tue & Wed 1-6pm) Thurs-Sat (Thur 1-6pm, Fri 12-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm) Salary is $8/hr. Locations in Edmond, Yukon, S OKC. Mail, fax or email your name and phone number (or resume) to: Ideal Homes, Human Resources Director, 1320 N Porter, Norman, OK 73071. Fax 405-3291300. hrasst@idealhomes.com PLEASE indicate position on cover page.

$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our

PART TIME positions available at UPS. 3 various shift times available. Great for college schedule, and no weekends. Pay starts at $8.50/hr. Call 948-2405 for more info.

saveyourpics.com

needs PT website developer. Experience in html, some graphic design a PLUS. Call 405-340-2327 or email: brad @saveyourpics.com

R&B MARKETING is seeking sales people for $10-20/hr. For more info call 405-3402327.

LOST! Large silver ring with two turquoise

apt, unfurnished, appliances. Gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt. $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

ONE BEDROOM, 1 bath duplex, wood floors, 1 block from campus, bills not included. $250/mo, $250 dep, 359-3951, Brian.

NEWLY REMODELED house for rent, 1003 E Campbell St, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, completely remodeled, $450/mo, $300 dep. TMS Properties, 348-0720.

FOR SALE 1983 MOBILE HOME Stop throwing $$$ away on rent! 14x60, 2 bed, 1 bath, CH/A, appliances included. 15 min to UCO, skirted and parked in nice park. Newly remodeled. $7500 OBO, 340-3420.

UCO campus, 1-580-922-4613.

1993 DODGE Colt, 2-dr, 5-sp, new tires, new battery (since Dec 2000. 113K miles, excellent mechanical condition, $2000, 340-6223. 1993 MERCURY Cougar XR7, white, oneowner, 85K miles, very clean, like new, $5000. Burgandy leather interior, full service history available, new tires. Call 202-4040 or 6274054. QUEENSIZE mattress set, old but very clean, $20, with frame $25. Call 340-6800, leave message.

MARY KAY beauty consultant Mandy Hitchings invites you to participate in her new inventory sales & specials. Call for more details, 405-205-4771.

BARTENDER NEEDED at Edmond Elks

PT. NW resident, J.J. Kelly Bridal, 752-0029.

Lodge, Tue-Fri 4pm to Close. Call 348-8252, ask for Twila.

INTEGRIS Health Fun & Fit has immediate

employment at Gingiss Formalwear in Quail Springs Mall. Hourly + great commissions. Call Jon for details at 751-1745.

site director openings for our before and after elementary aged school program, conveniently located in the Putnam City school district. Positions require supervision of children in the program, along with the daily planning of art and extracurricular activities. Candidates must have at least 6 months previous experience working with elementary aged children and be at least 21 years of age. Interested candidates please contact Vikki Dobbins at 949-6888, or apply in person at our Employment Center, 4900 N Portland Ave, OKC.

TEMPORARY JOB in Quail Creek home

MAKE $500/day, from the privacy of your

doing laundry, light housekeeping and running errands. Must have a lot of experience and be outstanding with laundry. This is key! Start now at $7/hr for about 10 hrs/wk. To apply, call Jane Helms at 755-6150 or 659-8372.

home. No experience required. Work at home job. Send SASE to receive FREE information to: Home Workers Assoc, P 0 Box 341684, Edmond, OK 73034.

ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for PT

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

hours. Contact Bill Davey at Farmers Insurance Group at 17th & Blvd in Edmond, 340-8665. Inquire about student rates.

FASHION merchandising intern Saturday and

Looking for personable individual with good sales skills. Make Your own schedule. No experience required. NO TELEMARKETING. CALL 715 - 0527.

to provide a loving, happy, stable home for a child in need. We are currently missionaries, a job sure to provide lots of fun and adventure, with several other families. Please call our adoption counselor, Sarah, at 888-409-6650.

APPT SETTER needed, $6-12/hr, flexible

circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901.

SELF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2 BEDROOM mobile home, 1 mile from

NOW ACCEPTING applications for PT tellers at our new Edmond Branch, opening January 29. FT and PT positions also available at various North OKC locations. $7.50/hr and up, depending on experience. Previous cash handling and customer service skills required. Apply in person at 4631 NW 23rd St, OKC, M-F 9-5. Phone 945-8100/Jobline 951-9055.

PERSONALS I, DAVID, and my lovely wife Heather want

ONE BEDROOM

FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES CLUBS * STUDENT GROUPS Earn $1000-$2000 this semester with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com

FOR RENT

GOOD OR BAD Credit? Need a cell phone? Call Mandy, a sales representative for communication Concepts and let her fix you up with an AT&T, VoiceStream or Nextel phone. Call and ask about monthly promotions, 405205-4771.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATE WANTED: 1 male, nonsmoker, non-drinker. House located 6 miles NE of UCO campus. $225/mo, all bills paid, 359-7285.

TRAVEL ***ACT NOW! Guarantee the best Spring Ereak prices! South Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Acapulco, Florida & Mardi Gras. Reps needed... Travel free, earn $$$. Group discounts for 6+. 800-838-8203 www.LEISURETOURS.COM

LOST AND FOUND stones. Heirloom with great sentimental value. Please call 330-1883 or page 560-1016.

LOST Photography notebook containing negatives and assignments. These negatives are priceless!! Please return to The Vista office, CB 107. No questions asked, or call 974-5549. CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS, SUNGLASSES, ETC. PHONE 974-5549.

Bible Study University Center Roam 318 Every Tuesday 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

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

RECEPTIONIST- FT person to operate multi-line phone system & general office duties in fastpaced environment. Computer knowledge and interest in the media a +. BUSINESS Office asst- PT person to support in general bookkeeping duties. Previous clerical & computer experience required, 20-25 hrs/wk. SALESPERSON- Radio time sales for one of the leading radio broadcasters in the country. Successful outside sales or marketing experience required w/ competent computer skills. Media sales a real +. PROMOTIONS- Asst- radio stations looking for PT labor interested in career in media-related industries. Available at different times during the 7-day wk. 18 yrs to apply, preferably 21. Good driving record required. GREAT PT job! Phone work w/no selling. Must be detail-oriented, reliable & honest. M-Th 5-9pm, Sat 11am-3pm, Sun 48pm. Call 787-7208, leave message. RESUMES & cover letters only to: Personnel Dept, PO Box 25787, OKC, OK 73125. EOE

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