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Broncho women took their fifth win in a row, out-shooting Texas Women's 71-59. ✓ Page 6

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1991, the United States led allied forces in "Operation Desert Storm," an offensive against Iraq and Iraqi-occupied Kuwait during the Gulf War.

QUOTE OF THE DAY "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

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n international student and alumna were killed in a traffic accident Saturday, Jan. 12 in Logan County when their car was hit by a moving train. Dead are Eni Korbeci, 21, Albania, and See Khee Goh, 23, Malaysia.

The women were driving west on Logan County road when their vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks. A 111-car freight train struck the vehicle and dragged it 89 feet, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports.

Korbeci, a political- science senior, was to graduate this spring.

"She was an outstanding student and very involved with campus activities," said Dr. Ronald Paddack, director of the international student services.

Her body was sent to Albania accompanied by an American host mother.

Goh graduated in December and had a visa to undergo practical training in the United

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An Oak Cliff firefighter walks from the scene of an accident that occurred a half-mile west of Broadway on Simpson Road in Logan County Jan. 12 when a train smashed into a car. Two UCO international students, Eni Korbeci of Albania, and See Khee Goh of Malaysia, were killed in the accident.

States for one year. and worked at Milano's Pizzeria A memorial service was held The women were roommates at 119 N. University. Monday, Jan. 14. •

New project will bring breath of fresh air to UCO

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alking to class may prove to be an obstacle this semester with the construction outside of Thatcher Hall.

The construction is connecting Thatcher Hall's air conditioning system to the central unit. Air conditioning in Thatcher Hall and the Art Building are in poor condition and this should solve that problem, said Charles Johnson, news bureau director.

"All this construction is in the interest of getting Thatcher ready for the upcoming season."

Twenty faculty and handicap spots are occupied as a result of the construction. The barricades blocking the sidewalk are expected to remain until- March. As construction continues, the barricades will extend.

"I guess it will be nice to have air conditioning when it gets hot," said sophomore education student Timothy Yarley.

Construction on the Art Building will.begin in February, Johnson said. • Log on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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OPINION

JAN. 17,

2002

EDITORIAL

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THESE BARRICADES BLOCKING THE SIDEWALK?

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have given me a convenient straight path to my class.

"Didn't they have time to do that during the winter break?"

"They're big, orange and Ugly."

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Freshman Journalism major

Barricades, eyesores and backhoes Oh my!

"I don't have any idea."

"Innconvenience is better for a couple of weeks than people dying in the spring."

—DANISH AZIZ

—PATRICK NEE

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"It sounds like it will help, since they're putting in air conditioning."

—JOHN SLATER

—DANIEL CIRILO

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ccompanying the beginning of this semester is the eyesore of construction near Thatcher Hall.

While some may complain that it blocks their path and takes away parking spaces, they can rest assured that when summer arrives, Thatcher Hall's air-conditioning will be much better than before.

The severe lack of parking spaces that seems to accompany the beginning of every fall and spring semester has many people complaining anyway. Add to that

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"It's a pain to have to walk around it."

class, which started five minutes ago, is on the Southwest corner of the campus.

Maybe they too will know what it's like to drive behind a student for seven minutes in hopes that you can get their parking space — only to have them cut across the lot so by the time you get to their parking space, someone else has already taken it.

Maybe now they'll understand our pain.

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"If they're doing air conditioning, then more power to them."

a new construction project, complete with barricades and other obstructions, and the rate of complaining increases.

Well, never fear. Those parking _spaces being taken up by the construction are for faculty and staff anyway, and we all know that they have already been blessed with the best parking on campus.

Maybe they too will now know what it's like to be forced to park out by the street on the Northeast corner when your

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UCO follows national trend; awards more degrees to women

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hances are if you look around your classes today, you'll find that there are slightly more women in the rooms. It's a trend true in most colleges and universities in the nation according to a report released last month by the National Center for Education

Statistics Women in the United States earned more college degrees than men in 1999-2000 according to the NCES report.

The report found that while men received 56 percent of doctorates, women earned 57 percent of bachelor's degrees and 58 percent of master's degrees: In the 2000-2001 school year,

UCO awarded 59 percent of bachelor's degrees and 66 percent of master's degrees to women.

"This his been a trend for a long time," said Karen Dowd, associate vice president of Academic Affairs, who has been working at UCO for 27 years.

"Basing on the kind of things I know, there are many women who aspire to earn college degrees and

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Statistics obtained from the UCO Institutional Research office showed that women received more than 55 percent of bachelor's and master's degrees combined at least in the past 12 years.

Records beyond 1989 were not available, said Tricia Johnson, a research analyst at the office.

Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Registrar Jerry Legere said, "One possible reason is that there are more women teachers than there are men."

"We have the largest PHOTO SERVICES college of education in the Dr. Bill Radke hoods a Masters state," he said. graduate in December.

In an article published in USA Today last May, writer trying to change the way they Karen Sloan said some colleges are

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recruit students to attract more male applicants. Some schools started emphasizing science and technology programs or reestablished a football team according to the article.

Sloan reported that even though some college officials discussed the possibilities of male affirmative action, the University of Georgia failed to defend its male preference policy successfully in a lawsuit against them.

Dowd said that UCO is not concerned about the higher percentage of female students on campus.

"I don't personally see what the drawback would be to that," she said.

"This institution is looking for qualified students who aspire to achieve a college degree," Dowd said.

"No matter if the students are male or female, we still have to address issues of parking spaces, ... inadequate number of sections, we still have to work to make sure that the proper numbers of textbooks are at the bookstore."

According to the NCES report, women received more bachelor's degrees in nursing (90%), elementary teacher education (87.5%), psychology (76.4%), sociology (70.2%), English language and literature (68.9%) communications (63.1%), accounting (60.4 %) and biology (59.5%). Men received more bachelor's degrees in political science (52.6%). Both genders received nearly even percentage of bachelor's degrees in business administration and management. •

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CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS BRIEFS UCO's Smith is player of the week UCO basketball star, Keri Smith must like collecting accolades. In the same week Keri Smith became the second leading scorer in UCO women's basketball history, the hot shooting Broncho was name the Lone Star Conference North Division Player of the Week.

During UCO's two game road trip, Smith averaged 20 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Despite the honors, the Broncho team player remains :nimble, "We have such a balance team and it leaves me one on one and allows me to excel."

Smith gives credit for the team's success to their defense, " The defense keeps us in games all year long.

Nobody knows how to attack us."

No matter how things stack up, Smith is having a great year and so are the Bronchos.

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Please take the time to log on to www.bronchosports.corn and fill out a quick questionaire. The information will be posted on the site so fans and former teammates can keep in touch with the former members of the "bronze and blue."

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hile most students were still trying to savor the last days of vacation, the Bronchos were already back to working rolling to an easy 71-59 win over Texas Women's.

Keri Smith led the way with 16 points and Julie Metheny added 15 as UCO shot a season best 52.1 percent from the field.

Ami Guffy had 14 points and Alisha Meyers pulled down 8 boards to improve the team to 11-3 and give them their fifth win in a row.

The team now faces the daunting task their Lone Star Conference schedule offers. No team in the North division carries a losing record and the conference ranks four of the top ten teams in the region.

"We're playing pretty well but we're going to have to raise our level of play to get ready for the North Divison," UCO coach John Neely said. "We have to be ready to play our best every time out in the North, but I like the way we're playing together as a team."

The 16 points by Keri Smith and 14 by Ami Guffy moved 'them into second and fourth place respectively on the Central PH OTO SERVICES Oklahoma career-scoring list.

Kim Smith goes up for two points while Ami Guffy looks on.

Evident by their success on the year, Coach Keely stated, " We The men's team didn't carry Thursday night in one the team's just have such chemistry. That's the same dominance, as they worst loses of the year. what basketball's all about." were trounced 90-54 on A 30-0 run by Tarleton during the final 13 minutes of the first half helped seal the defeat.

"Obviously we were no match for Tarleton tonight," UCO coach Jim Seward said. "They've got a terrific team and were doing everything right tonight as far as what they were doing offensively and defensively." t You at Ja zz erei UCO was led by Danrail Coleman with 2.1 points and Norton Edmonds added 13. The loss dropped the Bronchos to 7-7 JAN. 21st - 28th on the year and left them with a Try all the classes you like for (during Open House Week) game they would like to soon OR come in before and save OFF of First Pass forget.

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CLASSIFIEDS UCO wrestling is impressive in wins

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UCO wrestler, Matt Dodgen throws his apponent around during their match with Chadron State. The Bronchos won the meet 37-7.

considering it was such a long or those of you who haven't day," UCO coach noticed, this Davis James said. "We years UCO Wrestling "We picked up picked up two good team is good. So two good wins on wins on the road, good, in face, they're especially with all the 7-1 and ranked the road, travel involved. We're second in the NCAA moving in the right II dual wrestling poll. especially with all direction, but we've Their lone loss came the travel still got a lot of room at the hands of the for improvement and third-ranked Division involved." we're going the right I Oklahoma Sooners. way.

The Bronchos Six Bronchos are continued their ranked nationally, led —Coach James dominance Saturday

by No.1 ranked Cole UCO Wrestling night in a 32-12 win Province at 133 against No.15 Fort Hayes State.

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pounds and Muhammed Lawal at 197 pounds.

The team's other ranked individuals are No. 5 Shawn Silvis at 165, No. 5 Jeff Henning at 184, No. 6 Matt Dodgen at 141 and No. 6 Michael Barreras at 149.

UCO will participate in the NWCA Division II National Duals January 19-20 in Columbus, Ohio.

For the latest UCO wrestling news visit the Broncho's official website at www.bronchosports and for the latest campus news visit www.thevistaonline.com . ♦

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Deadline Jan. 18 for Central Follies registration BY ]ERA STONE

People's Choice Award winner will be decided by the audience f you have talents that you members.

The last Central Follies talent are not afraid of showing in front of your peers, faculty show took place on Nov. 16, and community members, you 2000 with 11 acts, including a comedy act, piano performances could win $125.

The 44th annual Central and several vocal presentations.

"We normally do it in the Follies Talent Show, sponsored fall, but this year we thought by the University Center we'd try it in the spring," Shafer Activity Board is accepting said. applications Students can enter through 5 p.m. Jan. the talent show as 18 at the Nigh individuals or groups, University Center "If you have some Shafer said.

Room 309D. "We will have a "It's a talent funky talent that rehearsal and they'll show where almost you wouldn't do in have to show us what anything passes for a they are doing talent," said Kimber front of just a beforehand just so Shafer, director of that we make sure normal audience, Programs and that it's in good Promotions. taste," Shafer said.

"If you have you can do it at The talent show some funky talent Central Follies," will take place 7 p.m. that you wouldn't Feb. 7 in Constitution do in front of just a —Kimber Shafer Hall. normal audience, UCO director, For more you can do it at Programs and information, contact Central Follies," Promotions the UCAB office at Shafer said.

974-2245. • "It's just all about having fun with your talent."

Community members serving as judges will choose the winners of the three cash prizes of $125, Log on to www.thevistaonline.com $75 and $50, Shafer said. A 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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University of Utah president defends campus gun ban

BY PAUL FOY

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — University of Utah President Bernie Machen was summoned before Utah legislators Monday to defend a ban on guns at his campus, which will be the home of the Olympic ceremonies and athletes' village.

"We need to have the right to exclude weapons on campus," said Machen, calling it a matter of academic freedom. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Machen said it was a "bad time" for legislators to challenge the gun ban with the Winter Olympics just 24 days away. But the Administrative Rules Review Committee recommended the full Legislature strike down weapons bans at the University of Utah and other state colleges and universities.

House Speaker Marty Stephens said the Legislature "has no choice" but to void campus rules that prohibit legally concealed weapons.

The committee vote almost guaranteed a public showdown on campus guns as Utah gets ready to hold the most secure Olympics ever. More than $300 million will

be spent to make the games safe from terrorism.

Utah lawmakers, who passed one of the nation's most permissive laws on concealed weapons five years ago, accused the schools of violating that law with campus restrictions and defying the Legislature.

The debate is of little concern to David Tubbs, a former FBI supervisor and director for the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command. Tubbs told The Associated Press he was satisfied with the state law banning weapons inside Olympic venues.

Utah has 41,800 people licensed to carry concealed weapons. Tubbs said he didn't know of any of them who used a weapon unlawfully.

Almost anyone not convicted of a felony in Utah also can openly carry a gun without a permit, except in airports, mental hospitals and courthouses.

Two years ago, legislators reluctantly agreed to ban weapons from 10 Olympic venues, the ceremony stadium and the nineblock downtown area known as Olympic Square. It was part of a deal with gun-rights groups who plan to set up gun storage lockers outside Olympic venues for pistol-

packing spectators.

At the Utah Capitol, pro-gun legislators grilled officials from nine of Utah's state colleges and universities on their gun rules. The University of Utah appeared to have the most restrictions, prohibiting students, faculty and staff — but not visitors — from bringing guns on campus. Other exceptions are made for police, an ROTC program and a championship pistol team.

Machen said he was puzzled why lawmakers wanted to overturn a university policy more than 20 years old, particularly now with the Olympics approaching, at a campus with an enviable safety record.

Machen invited lawmakers to sue the university to "settle this in a civilized, honest way." •

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Adventures of a UCO `eego sensei'

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A UCO graduate discusses his experiences adjusting to life as an English teacher in Japan career paths for a general education major.

He said he couldn't speak a sentence of Japanese before arriving in October.

"The cell phones here are great," Cates says, punching his way through his phone's backlit menu screens on a train to Shibuya for a night of clubbing.

"They're much better than American phones. I just wish I could read Kanji so I could figure out all the features."

Cates finishes e-mailing his friend Tetsu and takes a moment to observe the evening rush of salarymen, the Japanese term for working class men wearing suits and operating off PHOTO BY MICHAEL LARSON a salary. According to Cates, salarymen tend to spend their UCO graduate Jordan Cates eats sushi with his friend Takuma, owner of nights getting drunk and a ramen restaurant in Nagereyama called Ramen Hideyoshi. forgetting how bad their lives are, then catch the last train rent, a language barrier and a job home to their families.

BY MICHAEL LARSON with what he calls a "bureaucratic" "Although I don't think the Staff Writer and "corrupt" corporation in Chiba salarymen ever had an authentic n a land where eggs come in Ken, a borough of Tokyo, Japan. existence in the first place, I admire Cates, 23, landed the job them. I don't 'think I'll ever be ten-packs instead of dozens and ATMs close, one UCO graduate teaching English for the Nova passionate enough to throw myself struggles for survival as Eego Sensei corporation from the United States in front of a ... train," he says, after quitting graduate school, commenting on the high instance — an English teacher.

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Escaping the cold, Cates seeks Exiting Shibuya station, Cates is greeted with a bath shelter in an all-night ramen shop. of neon lights from the He begins talking about Nova.

"They rip-off the students with advertisements painting the district's skyline. A youth stands over-priced low-quality lessons. behind a foldout table, selling bags They make us work with poorly designed lesson plans of psilocibin, or with no preparation " magic mushrooms" time and don't allow us a natural "My corrupt landlord to assign homework. I psychedelic legal in subleased t his work with different Japan. students every day, Cate's apartment t o me ... which makes it spontaneous decision impossible for me to for a night on the He gives me a TV I help them - with town is made problem areas. The irreversible as the don't watch ,a company's primary train station closes crappy wash ing concern is not for the for the evening. students' education, the machine, on e glass, At but to keep them recommendation of a coming back for as long friend, he settles on a one plate, o ne pot, a as possible and paying club called GasPanic chair and a desk and the $30 for each that sells $10 session." cocktails. Upon calls this pla ce His ramen arrives, entry, a gruff and in between slurps, Australian `furnished." he talks about his approaches him, original apartment, telling him he needs —Jor dan Cates which was seated in to buy a drink or UCO graduate the desirable district of leave. He wrestles his way through the cramped dance Takenotsuka, and how he lost it.

Cates describes his arrival in floor and finds a seat. When his beer is finished, the Australian Chiba Ken as discouraging. He returns to bully him into shelling originally shared cramped living quarters with three roommates. out another $10 for a cocktail.

Leaving the club, Cates His bed room was "about big concludes Tokyo lacks a nightlife, enough for my futon."

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Cates was relocated to an thtee train stops further from apartment after, an incident witha central TOkyo., th e $700 a month Australian 'named Jeremy with apartment is about 300 square feet. whom he'd been'Arinking. Cates s ' 4- My corrupt landlord subleased had allowed`the guy to crash on his this apartment to me with a $300 a couch. A roommate objected, and month mark-up. He gives me a TV kicked Jeremy out Halfway to the I .clon't match, a crappy washing train station, Jeremy realized he'd machine, one glass, one plate, one left his backpack. .pot, b chair and a desk and calls "I heard a knock on my door. It\'this:PlaCe 'furnished.'" was Jeremy, escorted by one of Cates finishes his noodles and Takenotsuka's finest. Jeremy told steps baCk 'onto the winding me that in his idiocy he knocked Shibuya alley, A few blocks over he on the wrong door, and rather than discovers a cybercafe atop a threeresolve the matter in a civilized story arcade. For $5 an hour, the fashion, the frightened neighbors café doubles as a cheap motel.

Teens snore from recliners with Japanese Manga comics in their laps. Others sip free coffee to take the edge off a night of barhopping.

Here Cates e-mails his parents, once again asking for them to wire money.

"My parents don't understand just how broke I am. I've been struggling to maintain' a 2,000 calorie diet."

He takes this opportunity to dispel a rumor he's heard many times before.

"Poverty is not a crutch for creative stimulus. How the hell can I think about anything interesting when I'm busy ransacking my apartment for enough 10-yen coins to make it to ... work?"

It's 5 a.m., and the trains are about to start moving. He takes the hour-long series of trains back to Minami Nagereyama, refills his heater with kerosene, and crawls into his futon.

Two weeks later, Cates has landed a new job with a new English teaching service. The company has offered to move him from his shoddy apartment to a larger one in livelier Koshigaya district. They're also giving him a bicycle. He says this company has a better system of teaching English and they actually care about the students' education.

Cates boards an evening train back to Shibuya. His mood is visibly more optimistic and he moves about with a carefree spirit he didn't have last time he went.

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Cates removes his shoes and Taku removes his tall, vinyl boots in the doorway to Taku's 200 square-foot apartment. The walls are covered in gothic-esque decor — pentagrams, H. R. Giger paintings, Hellraiser action figures and Polaroids PHOTO BY MICHAEL LARSON The streets of Kita-Senju, a marketplace near of Taku's central Tokyo, stand vacant after business girlfriend.

Taku puts on hours. industrial music, the same clothes tomorrow I wore readies his tattoo equipment and goes through today just to irritate them."

On the train, Cates initiates a sterilization procedures. He shaves the front of Cates' calf. He takes conversation with a Japanese kid photocopies of the sketch and uses with frizzy spikes. He introduces a solution to transfer the pattern to himself as Jordan, and the boy Cates' skin. Ten hours and eight begins to chuckle.

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Ammie Geiger bought the sunglasses to wee, on spring break. She wore there only once before she was kilted by a drunk driver

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Jennifer Erin Morris Memorial Staff Writer Cheerleading Award, which member of the UCO awards $10,000 each to two high Broncho cheerleading school athletes over four years. squad may soon be Although she didn't win, Tully rewarded for her spirit, energy was still gratified to be and hard work. Freshman nominated.

"It was one of the greatest journalism major Rachel Tully honors of my life," Tully said. has been named one of six Since starting college, Tully finalists for has expanded her Cheerleader of the interests. In addition Year by American "It was one of the to her cheerleading Cheerleader magazine. duties, Tully is a greatest honors of Nominated in high member of the school, Tully was my life" President's awarded Cheerleader Leadership Council, of the Month by UCO's Campus American Cheerleader —Rachel Tully Young Republicans in April of 2001. She finalist, and volunteers as a received a $1000 Cheerleader of cheerleading coach scholarship and was the Year for the Fellowship of entered into the yearly Christian Cheerleaders.

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"She is always busy," said UCO's cheer and porn coach Brandy Copeland. "She's always going 90 miles an hour, but she's very dependable."

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of sports agent William "Tank" Black, accused of stealing millions of dollars from college football players he represented.

The athletes, many who now play in the NFL, believed they were investing their money to improve their futures. But the government accuses Black and his associates in his South Carolinabased company, Professional Management Inc., of laundering the money and lining their own pockets.

Some of those players who trusted their fortunes with Black were former Florida Gator football stars Ike Hilliard, Fred Taylor and Jacquez Green.

Taylor is reported to have lost the most to Black, including a $3 million signing bonus and an additional $380,000 he received from the Jacksonville Jaguars for meeting performance . goals.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jerry Sanford estimated the total amount of money missing ranges between $12 million and $14 million.

Black, 42, is the last of five defendants charged in the multimillion-dollar fraud case. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in federal prison.

Federal Judge Stephan P. Mickle will preside over the trial, which is expected to last four to six weeks.

The picture painted of Black by federal prosecutors, Southeastern Conference officials and the NFL Players Association is that of an

agent players needed to be warned about.

Court records show Black and his associates are accused of recruiting the college players, then improperly paying them before their eligibility with the University of Florida had expired so they would sign contracts with the company when they turned pro. .

Last week, former Black associate Jimmy Roof pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges and admitted he conspired to defraud investors. He also admitted he then planned to launder the athletes' investments.

Black is also accused of acting as an unlicensed sports agent in activities involving three other former Florida players. Reggie McGrew, Johnny Rutledge and Jevon Kearse said in sworn

affidavits that Black's company had paid them thousands of dollars while they were still enrolled at the university.

Last June, a federal judge in Detroit sentenced Black to 82 months in a federal prison for a money laundering charge stemming from a drug operation.

Black pleaded guilty and received more than the maximum of 78 months that was cited in his plea agreement, reports show.

The sentencing guidelines in that case were increased because before entering his plea, Black allegedly provided false statements to officers and gave false testimony to a federal grand jury.

Black's attorney, Jon Uman, asked that Black's conviction in Michigan not be used as evidence, citing double jeopardy. Uman said he would ask for a double-jeopardy

motion if the conviction is brought up at trial. "(Black) is being tried twice on things of which he has already been convicted," Uman said Monday.

Uman also raised concerns about the setup in the courtroom in which Black is sitting by a large support pillar.

"I don't want the jury to think Mr. Black is hiding," Uman said.

Mickle said he would explain to the final jury that the court assigned seating.

Also on trial with Black are Lisa Adams and Linda Wilson.

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The cause of death for Jennifer Lee Holman, 20, of Masontown, has not yet been determined, but authorities say she had been drinking at several city bars Saturday night and had later smoked marijuana.

State Police have labeled her death suspicious pending the outcome of an autopsy that had been scheduled for Monday.

Trooper James Kozik, who is investigating, was not immediately available Tuesday to release the findings.

Holman, a junior majoring in

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Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration Commissioner Thomas Keeley said his agency will work with police and make inquiries of its own.

"I can assure you that if she was at these establishments, and there is proof she was drinking, those establishments will be dealt with," Keeley said. "If she was at those establishments and overindulged leading to harm, they will be severely dealt with.

"We've had some criticism that we're too tough on underage drinking," Keeley added, "but this just goes to show why we need to be tough in enforcing the law."

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i th the average yearly tuition almost $3200 for Oklahoma residents, some local establishments have recognized the plight of UCO college students and offer student discounts for food and services.

However, because of little or no promotion, few students are aware of these pennypinching incentives.

Taco Cabana, located at 1925 S. Broadway, offers PHOTO BY ELISE CARR 20% off for Junior business major Chris Howel shows his student I.D. card to obtain a anyone with a discount at the AMC 24 in Quail Springs Mall Jan.13. Some local businesses offer UCO I.D. But discounts to attract UCO students. students rarely take advantage of benefits the establishments didn't realize [student patronage] the promotion. themselves. After initiating made such an impact."

"Some students come in the discounts or coupons, some Dairy Queen recently afternoon," said manager Wallid Edmond stores have noticed amended their 10% lunch Rifai. "But we don't see very increased sales. discounts, which are now many. Not enough students For instance, Dairy Queen, available to UCO students all know about the discount."

1021 E. Second St., realized the day.

Supercuts at 1521 E. Second "35-40% of our student sales importance of UCO student St. makes it even easier for UCO sales. Store manager Cookie are from UCO students," said students to save $2.00 on a Ramey was surprised to find store David Grose, hourly manager at shampoo and haircut. sales dropping during UCO AMC Movie Theaters in Quail "They don't even have to breaks.

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Giving students a break also As profitable as UCO patronage seems to be, only one-third of the 18 establishments interviewed offered any discounts to college students, mostly fast-food restaurants. In fact, none of the seven dine-in restaurants questioned offered any student incentives. A few store managers cited the inffectiveness of previous promotions.

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — College students who don't get home much should still be allowed to vote in city and school elections, a Senate committee decided Monday.

Under existing law, only people who live in a community for at least 30 days each year are eligible to vote in municipal and school elections. College students who do not make it home for 30 days a year lose their residency.

SB9 would make full-time students eligible-voters if they lived

in the area right before leaving for college and remain registered to vote there. The Local Government Committee voted unanimously to send the measure to the full Senate for further debate.

The bill deals only with city and school elections.

In South Dakota's primary and general elections, voters only need to be registered in that location.

Residents who are away in the armed forces but consider the town their permanent residence are already exempt from the 30-day residency requirement for city and school elections.

The committee unanimously approved another school election measure Monday.

Currently, polls for primary and general elections are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, while school and municipal elections run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. SB13 would require all elections to run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and would require a school district to publish the ballot for school elections.

We want to make voting as easy as we, can," said Chris Nelson, state election supervisor. •

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South Florida professor fighting university firing FROM WIRE REPORTS

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TAMPA, Florida (AP) — A Palestinian professor said Monday he will fight the University of South Florida's decision to fire him because of alleged links to terrorists.

At a news conference attended by supporters from national Muslim and civil rights organizations, Sami Al-Arian said he intends to take his impending dismissal to binding arbitration.

"I am not the culprit here," said Al-Arian, who wrote a formal response to the school's December notice of its intent to fire him.

Al-Arian has never been charged with a crime and has denied any connection to terrorists. He once headed the World and Islam Studie.

Enterprises, a think tank that was based at the university until the FBI raided it in 1995 and froze its assets.

His brother-in-law, Mazen AlNajjar, spent more than three years detained by the Immigration and Naturalization Service as a threat to national security.

USF President Judy Genshaft issued a statement Monday saying she is reviewing AlArian's letter, but would not say when she would make a final decision.

"This is a unique case of how one person's activities outside the scope of his employment

have resulted in harm to the legitimate interests of the university," Genshaft said.

She has said she considers AlAd-an, a tenured computer science professor, a security risk whose anti-Israel views have cost the university financial support.

Genshaft moved to fire him in December, saying he did not make it clear his political views were not those of the university and returned to campus after being told to stay away.

Al-Arian's attorney, Robert McKee, said the USF Board of Trustees is also being asked to reconsider its support for the professor's dismissal. McKee and Al-Arian criticized the board for not giving the professor an opportunity to present his side of the story.

Al-Arian, 44, has been on paid leave since a September television appearance on Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor" prompted a series of death threats against him.

University benefactors also objected, dozens of them withdrawing their financial gifts to the university until Al-Arian was gone.

"What we are seeing is vigilantism," said RAy Busch, an attorney for the Washingtonbased American Muslim Council. "We are seeing people singled out."

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• Mitchell Hall Theatre is presenting Come Sing With Me at 7:30 p.m. February 3rd as part of the Broadway Tonight Series. Admission is free with a UCO ID. For more information, call 974-2548.

• The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is presenting An Evening of Lerner and Loewe at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 and 19. Tickets range from $11 to $45. Box seats range from $25 to $60 each. For more in-formation, call the Philharmonci ticket office at 842-5387.

• The Oklahoma City Zoo and the Botanical Garden are offering free admission every Monday in January.

• The Fairgrounds Arena will be hosting Project Revolution, with Linkin Park, Cypress Hill, Adema, DJ Trip and a live DJ battle contest at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8.

Tickets are $29.50. For more information, call 1-800-5111552.

• Mitchell Hall Theatre is presenting Come Sing With Me at 7:30 p.m. February 3rd as part of the Broadway Tonight Series. Admission is free with a UCO ID. For more information, call 974-2548.

Special Events

• The Central Oklahoma Concert Series will present cellist Carter Enyeart accompanied by Adam Wodnicki on piano, at 3 p.m. on January 20 in Mitchell Hall Theatre.Admission is free with a UCO ID and half-price with a different college ID. For more information. call 340-3500.

• The Edmond Historical Society Museum, 431 S. Boulevard, is hosting an Edmond Authors reception from 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 26 to honor Edmond's authors. Guest speaker will be Claudia Miller author of Shannon Miller: My Child, My Hero. Refreshments will be served.

Admission is free. For more information, call 340-000078.

• The Omniplex and the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, 2100 N.E. 52, will present The Search for Life in the Universe narrated by Leonard Nimoy Jan.12 through

Campus Events Thursday • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is holding an Opening dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

Sunday • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is holding a Sunday Supper followed by a mystery activity. at 7 p.m. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

• The UCO Bahai Association, 321 E. Campbell, is holding Sunday morning devotions from 10-10:30 a.m. and a World Religion Day celebration at 7:30 p.m. with speakers Dann May and Phyllis Bernard May. For more information, call Diba at 557-5420.

• The Arts Council of Oklahoma of Oklahoma City's Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan, is presenting Macbeth Jan 23 - 27 as part of Oklahoma's Shakespeare in The Park. Shows are 7:30 p.m. onWednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are $20. For more information, call the Box Office at 270-4801.

Exhibits

• The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua, Norman, is presenting the exhibit Symbols of Faith and Belief: Art of the Native American Church through March 17. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Tickets are $7.60 for adults, $6.80 for seniors and $6 for children ages 3-12. For more information, call 3254712.

holding the Rosemary at 12:05 p.m. by Broncho Lake and Cafe Scriptura at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

Wednesday • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is holding a Defense of the Faith Luncheon at noon. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

• The UCO Cello Ensemble will feature Sakura, Sakura at 8 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the YChapel of Song on campus. Admission is free.

For more information, call 974-5650.

Thursday

• The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is holding' a pizza party at 7 p.m., confession at 7:15 and mass at 7:30 p.m. For • The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is more information, call Carl Erickson at 341holding the Rosemary at 12:05 p.m. by Broncho Lake. For 6300. more information, call Carl Erickson at 341-6300.

• The UCO Catholic Student Center, 321 E. Clegern, is

Theater

Jan. 17 - Jan. 24

Monday

Tuesday

May26. Show times are Tuesday through Thursday at 3 p.m.; Friday at 3,6, and 8 p.m.; Saturday at noon, 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m.Admission to the Omniplex is $7.50 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for youth and $5 for children. For more information, call 6026664.

To list your event in Tuesday's paper, forms must be submitted by the preceding Wednesday at 4 p.m. Forms are available in the Vista office, Room 107 in the Communications Building. For more information, call

J.W. at 974-5570.

• Flexible PM shift • AM shift available • Paid training • Career opportunities • Benefits available We take applications from 10 am - 6 pm Mon - Thurs.

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The Vista is currently hiring for the positions of:

• Copy Editor • Sports Writer • Writer Apply today by filling out an application available in The Vista office (CB 107).

For more information, call 974-5549.

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dispatched to Howell Hall to Liquor Violation contain a leaking liquid nitrogen Jan. 3, 11:48 p.m.

Jan. 3, 10:55 p.m. cylinder. The cylinder was DPS responded to a noise DPS officers and the Edmond carried outside and made safe. complaint at an apartment in the Fire Department responded to a Commons. The residents there Larceny fire alarm at the Nigh University were having a party and were Center. The cause of the alarm Jan. 3, 12:30 p.m. found to be in violation of was determined to be exhaust Student reported theft and use of UCO's alcohol policy. A fumes from the cleaning crew's their UCO student I.D. to check Residence Life staff member was floor buffer. out a library book. The book had contacted to handle the not been returned and was situation.

Hazardous Material collecting late fees.

Jan. 9, 3:36 p.m.

Edmond Fire Department was

CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES

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NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR (Adjacent to UCO) ESL for Internat'l Students Prepare for University study Prepare for the TOEFL Succeed in a stress-free atmosphere 348 7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com -

ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute e teach English as a Second Language nd are conveniently located on the UCO ampus at Thatcher Hall.

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

RENTERS Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote.

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FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES CLUBS * STUDENT GROUPS am $1000-$2000 with the easy ampusfundraiser.com three hour undraising event. Does not involve credit and applications. Fundraising dates are illing quickly, so call today! Contact ampusfundraiser.com at (888)923-3238, r visit ww.campusfundraiser.com

SERVICES ENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month ingle; $19.95 family. No eductibles, no claim forms. Includes ision, RX and chiropractic plans. ffordable health and life plans also. Call ichelle at 340-4998.

FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, Wednesdays 7:30-9. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 4952732.

DO YOU THINK you might be pregnant and need a free confidential pregnancy test or someone to talk to? Call Birth Choice of Edmond at 330-2111.

EMPLOYMENT THE ATHLETE'S FOOT in N OKC is accepting applicatons for PT employment. 15-20 hrs/wk, evenings and Saturdays. No retail experience needed.

Call 848-3232.

LIFEGUARDS and swim instructors needed. Will train for swim lessons. Free membership for all employees. Inquire at the Edmond YMCA, 1220 S Rankin, 348-9622.

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

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

COOK NEEDED FT, full and part time positions available for dietary aide, also nursing assistant needed full or part time.

We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits! Call 341-5617 or come by our center at 1100 E 9th St in Edmond TODAY! IHS Bryant Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ATTENTION LADIES Lady of America is currently hiring for daycare help, sales, personal trainers and aerobic instructors. Call Elisha ASAP for more info at 341-4200.

RECEPTIONIST Immediate opening. Some experience in secretarial skills with good communication abilities. Must be able to coordinate schedules, answer telephone and carry out business correspondence.

Computer skills necessary. Experience in medical billing helpful but not required.

Application deadline January 22. Call 752-7377. Apply in person. Therapy & Fitness, 3705 W Memorial Rd, Suite 608, OKC.

Traffic Related

Dec. 27, 4:38 p.m.

A DPS officer stopped a Ford Mustang at Main and Garland. the driver had a suspended

PART TIME clerical help wanted, computer experience preferred. Apply at 12316-A N. May Avenue, OKC 73120.

Call 755-3528.

KITCHEN HELP and dishwasher needed at Papa's Lil Italy. Great hours, competitive pay. Call 478-4400 4-6pm, ask for Troy.

HOME SCHOOLED 10-yr-old boy with autism looking for individual to join his team of teachers and his behavioral program. The program, directed and supervised by John McEachin from the Autism Partnership in Los Angeles, is geared toward teaching behavioral management, social and self-help skills, language & academic activities. Position is PT, 3 days, 10 hrs/wk. Call Mara at 330-8135.

Coming Soon to Edmond HIDEAWAY PIZZA Now accepting applications for kitchen, bar and wait staff. Apply in person at 116 E 5th St in Edmond (back of bldg, south side).

HANDY STUDENT. Building and lawn maintenance, carpentry, painting. Close proximity to campus, M-F 1-5, some Saturdays. Experience preferred, positive attitude and willingness to work a MUST. Must be self-motivated, able to work unsupervised, 341-9651.

Editors Note: Information reported in Police Briefs is taken from UCO's Department of Public Safety log, which is an open record available to the public upon request.

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FAST LANES is now hiring carwash attendants, lube techs, cashiers, sales reps. We offer complete training, advancement opportunities, great pay.

Apply at 2220 S Broadway in Edmond (across from Taco Cabana).

BOB MOORE Autoplex has a position available for a PT receptionist/cashier MF 3:30 9:00pm and 9am-8pm on Saturday. We also have an opening for a PT file clerk, approx 15-20 hrs/wk. Apply in person at Accounting Bldg, 13002 N Broadway Ext, see Lynette.

GREAT STUDENT SPECIAL Casa Mia Apartments One & two bedrooms from $399/mo, 900 E Wayne TMS Properties, 348-0720 TWO BED duplex, water furnished. walking distance to campus, $550/mo + deposit, 844-6784.

2 BEDROOMS open in 3 bedroom apt, girls only, all bills paid. Share kitchen/living rm, 313 E Edwards, (h)787-6880, (c)590-1086.

FOR SALE CONSTRUCTION WORK Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area. Call 824-8954.

EDMOND FAMILY needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends.

Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required.

Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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PT/TEMPORARY TUTOR positions available with UCO Student Support Services.

Oualifications: Currently enrolled Jr or Sr UCO student with a minimum 3.0 GPA in courses directly related to tutoring assignment. Salary $6/hr with a maximum of 20 hrs/wk. Contact Student Support Office, Cheryl Lovett 974-3605 or come by Chambers Library, room 221.

license and a warrant issued by The Village.

Jan. 11, 11:18 p.m.

A suspicious person was found Dec. 29, 4:54 p.m. inside Hamilton Field House A DPS officer pulled over a grey after all authorized activity had vehicle for speeding. The driver ceased for the night. had a suspended license and was given a citation. •

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EADLINES: All classifieds MUST be ubmitted by noon Tuesday for the hursday publication and Friday noon for he Tuesday publication. rites: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12/word thereafter.

AYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS LACED. Classified Display ads have ame deadlines and prices as regular isplay ads. Call 974 5549 or 974 5916 or additional info.

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FOR RENT 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!

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Good, seasoned firewood, delivered and stacked. Call 818-7853.

QUEEN sleeper sofa, burgundy, navy & green plaid, great condition, $175. Call 348-3935.

1990 S10 BLAZER, good condition, auto, AC, CD player, $2600, 627-7574.

1984 HONDA Accord, 2-dr, 5-speed, new radiator, timing belt & front tire.

Good maintenance record, $700. Email me at snandi@hotmail.com or call 3598819.

TRAVEL ***ACT NOW! Guarantee the best SPRING BREAK PRICES! South Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Acapulco, Florida & Mardi Gras. Reps needed... travel free, earn $$$. GROUP DISCOUNTS FOR 6+.

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ONE BEDROOM apt, kitchen appliances furnished, gas & water paid.

NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 3419651.

LOST & FOUND CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS, SUNGLASSES, WATCHES, KEYS, EARRINGS, ETC. PHONE 974-5549.

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