The Vista July 30, 1998 by The Vista

JULY 30, 1998

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Parking lot emergency call boxes faulty

Business college receives milliondollar donation

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ost students walk UCO's parking lots with a certain sense of security. But that security may have been compromised last week. Reporters for The Vista found that call boxes in the parking lot northeast of the Liberal Arts Building had not been working for at least 32 hours. UCO's Department of Public Safety was unaware of any problems. "We run tests on those call boxes weekly and submit a report to the physical maintenance plant," said Ted Jones, assistant chief for the UCO Depaitment of Public Safety. Jones said he believes weekly testing to be adequate because over 75 percent of call boxes on campus are used daily. In addition to call boxes, officers patrol the parking lots to make sure students are safe. "We notify officers at each shift of areas that we know that we are having problems with, and they increase their patrols of those areas," Jones said. Without prior knowledge of a defective call box, patrolling officers are limited to visually spotting a student in trouble or a crime in progress. "We may find one or two (faulty boxes) at most in a month. But that is

oMichael Jordan, $1 millior is just a drop in the bucket But a $1 million donation tc the UCO College of Business is cause for celebration. The UCO College of Busines s should have the university's second endowed chair, thanks to an anonymous $1 million donation. "The endowed chair is a great deal for the university because the whole gift will be used to Hughes further the college," said Nancy Hughes, executive director of the UCO Foundation. Hughes explained that the university will use the money received from the donation to apply for the chair. The university minimum foi establishing an endowed chair $250,000, and according to Hughes. that is how much the College of Business will use. This amount will then be matched by the Oklahoma State

Thermometer? One UCO construction worker doesn't need any gage to tell him it's hot outside. (Photo by Takeshi Oriyoji)

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UCO graduate named one of 2,000 recipients of Fulbright scholarships By Pat Royka Stan/titer

heresa Little said she was just lucky. However Dr. Siegfried Heit and Dr. Amy Carrell, UCO's Fulbright counselors, said it takes talent, scholarship and just plain hard work to receive a Fulbright fellowship. Little is one of approximately 2,000 grantees from the United States who will travel abroad during the 1998-99 academic

year. She is one of only 100 to be awarded the fellowship as a teacher's assistant under the Fulbright program. "I'm really excited about all of this," she said. "I've never lived outside Oklahoma. It's the chance of a lifetime." While abroad, Little will receive a $700 monthly stipend, health insurance and travel expenses. Little will depart Oklahoma the end of August, enroute to Nuremberg, Germany. There she

will teach English at the Hansachs Gymnasium, a German high school. She expects to return July 1999. Little graduated from Putnam City North High School in 1992. She spent the next six years at UCO, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and German in July 1997. She also completed a bachelor's degree in music at UCO in May 1998. After hearing of the program from another student, Little

decided she should apply. "There's a whole lot of paperwork to be filled out," she said. "I needed and received recommendations from several professors." She expressed a great deal of appreciation to UCO's symphony orchestra conductor, Dr. Ralph Morris, who provided one of her recommendations. Other recommendations came from Carrell and Heit. "I'm thrilled to see one of our students awarded this fellowship.

It's the first time in memorable history," Carrell said. Little also expressed gratitude to Dr. Rudi Nollert, professor of German. "I'm button-popping proud tc have had this exceptional you'll woman as my student," he said. Little currently earns a living as a professional violinist playing at weddings an receptions, and gives piano an violin lessons. Upon her return from Germany, she plans ti attend graduate school.

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Millenium bug unlikely to affect students' home applicances By Mark A. Schneberger StaffMAT

f planes begin to fall out of the sky and banks fold as a result of the Year 2000 computer glitch, UCO students and faculty will still be able to make a decent cup of coffee. Their Gameboys will continue to play and their interactive Winnie the Pooh dolls will continue to sing merrily, even if the rest of society is thrust into chaos. That's the official word from the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association, which released a statement this week, assuring gadget buyers that most home appliances will be unaffected by the millennium bug. "We didn't see very many problems at all," Ann Seybolt, spokeswoman for. the manufacturers group, said in a news release. "Even in areas where products use dates, (the problems) didn't affect their functions." The association, with members such as Panasonic, Brother International Corp., Casio, Cirrus Logic and IBM, sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission claiming that their products are Year 2000 compliant and should continue to work after the technological dooms day. However, the effect of the glitch—which could render computers across the world useless January 1, 2000—is uncertain for society's remaining technology. UCO students were largely unmoved by the manufacturer association's announcement. Yet, some said they were pleased to learn that their microwaves will still pop corn. "I was wondering what was going to happen to (appliances) like that," said Mike Tran, freshman. "I'm glad I won't have to buy another one in two years." Other students said they were more concerned with larger problems, such as malfunctioning elevators and failing equipment at the power or

water companies. "I don't care what's working at home. I'm worried that everything else will just stop out there," said Jennifer Haines, graduate student. "I think losing electricity at hospitals or heat at school in the winter is more important than playing video games." Despite assertions that automatic breadmakers and other appliances will be unaffected, some miniature machines, such as videocassette recorders, could still face minor problems, the Panasonic Corporation reported. The company has a web site which lists most products it makes and said its appliances

which show dates and times will register the wrong marks. Those goods include certain camcorders and VCRs which will automatically reset themselves to a January 1980 date. Owners can set the affected devices to the correct dates by following manufacturer directions, Panasonic said. Nonmember companies, such as Sunbeam Corp., also claim their coffee makers, smoke detectors, gas grills and door alarms have no millennium problems. The company said those products should continue to work properly well after the turn of the century.

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Heat, heat go away Red Cross offers tips for cooling off By Eric Gates S7utlent

hink back to February and cooler weather. Remember how your friends prayed for sunshine and hot weather. Now, go smack those friends with a thermometer. Because the current heat wave is to blame for at least 12 deaths, the Oklahoma County chapter of the American Red Cross has listed several tips that can help students deal with the heat. They suggest circulating the air in an area with a fan or air conditioner and e4ing

uncooked, lightweight meals or snacks. UCO's Student Health Center Director LaBetta Wallenmeyer stressed the importance of drinking water. "You need to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day and upwards of two gallons if you are physically active." Try to do any labor-intensive activities in the early morning or late in the evening, Work that isn't absolutely necessary should be put off until the temperature falls. A final tip from the Red Cross is to wear lightweight clothing, and use a spray bottle or wet towels to keep the body damp. -4(

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Recruiter aims for higher minority enrollment By Jim Hulsey StaffWilla*

inority enrollment may have decreased in the past, but if a new UCO recruiter has her way, future enrollment of minority students will only increase. "This year we've done a lot of little things that one day will become big things," said Dana West, prospective minority student recruiter. "I'm confident that the past year, we established some key relationships. We've got our name out there. This year we can build on that foundation...build more relationships...visit more high schools and encourage more students to go to school. And if I can't do anything else, that's enough." In the next five years, West would like to see changes. She would like to see more minority scholarships and a higher graduate rate for minorities. "I want us to have more minorities graduate all four years. "Students of color will have the tendency to enroll late and withdraw early," West said. "Many have missed the opportunities for educational funding or have passed up any opportunity for education

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because they've these days don't have Black enrollment in Oklahoma goals or ambitions. It been raised in an • Langston University 17.4 percent atmosphere where makes me feel like I've their families never • University of Oklahoma-14.1 percent failed in my job, that • Tulsa Community College-11.9 percent graduated from maybe I should have high school." • Rose State College-10.8 percent said something to • Cameron University-7.9 percent "If it wasn't someone's child sooner. • University of Central Oklahoma--7.5 percent something that was We've got to start being in your house, then • Oklahoma State University /1.6 percent concerned about what you really didn't • Oklahoma City Community College--4.3 percent our kids are doing— think about (going • Northeastern State University-3.0 percent what they want to be. to college). Dad • OSU Technical Brand. OKC-2.6 percent "I look with fond didn't go, so why anticipation this year should I?" Provided by the Office of Civil Rights 2300-2 that we're going to "Times are Fall 1996. target more rural area different: If schools, and build more someone had not given me the somewhere and get an relationships in more small opportunity, I wouldn't be where education.' minority schools," West said. I am today. In a community that "You can't do things these It's hard to go to uncharted offers opportunity, you can't give days with just a high school places, formally recruited by OU back to that community without degree," West tells students. and OSU, West said. an education. "I can go about anywhere I The mind-set of high school "I'll sit down with prospective want to go and can do anything I counselors has been that if you students and their parents and want to do," West said. "That's don't go to OU or OSU, then tell them, 'I want you to go to the attitude we have to have you can always go to UCO—it's UCO, but if you don't want to go when we go talk to kids now. an alternative school. to UCO, then I want you to go "It saddens me that the kids "We are not an alternative

school. We have very good degree programs here. We also have excellent faculty. I want UCO to be the third largest university in the state," she said. "We want high school counselors to know that UCO has a united front in recruiting minority students." Last year, West initiated the UCO Minority Scholars Visitation Day, funded by the office of administration. "We wanted to recognize outstanding minority students from area schools. We asked each high school counselor to give us 10 minority student names of high achievers with high ACT and grade point averages who displayed high campus involvement. Over 100 students attended with their parents for the one-day event and a luncheon reception with various campus deans," West said.

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DONATION Continued from front page Regents of Higher Education. The university can maximize the donation by allowing the college to invite a high-profile educator to teach at the college. The business department will decide who the educator will be in the next several years. The remainder of the donation will be used to fill other needs within the college. The $1 million donation was made by a metro-area company as an act of appreciation in return for consulting assistance provided by two members of the College of Business Administration faculty. "An anonymous donation is rare, but not unheard of," Hughes said. "It is one of our top gifts.'-'4

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Committee proposes funding for assistive technology By Pat Royka SIMTWilter

ampus accessability and classroom accomodations were the topic of discussion at the UCO Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) committee meeting last week. A proposal for funding of assistive technology for all computer labs was discussed. Assistive technology is software and equipment that would enable the dyslexic or the visually-impaired to use the computer labs. The proposal, necessary to bring UCO in compliance with ADA guidelines, was presented last year by Nano Pac Inc. The committee made several recommendations regarding the technology. The council must first decide what equipment would be needed. They would then identify and target possible funding

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sources. The equipment will be placed in every lab on campus, with the library being the first to receive any new equipment. Student or professional staff will be trained to assist and teach the students how to use the equipment. The approximate $10,000 price tag was ,considered inexpensive by members. "That's not really a lot of money, especially when we are required by law to have this technology," said Jim Hurd, campus architect and committee member. Hurd also reported that the elevator in the Liberal Arts Building will be operational by Sept 1. Dr. Donna Kerns, associate professor of curriculum and instruction, said that an Abilities Awareness Day will be scheduled in the spring, though the plans have not yet been formalized. "It's something to be thinking about," she

said. "It will give people the chance to understand how it feels to be physicallychallenged." Concerns for pedestrian safety in the crosswalk from. Central Cafeteria across Ayers Street to Hamilton Fieldhouse were also addressed. A plan for reducing Ayers Street to two lanes, between Washington Street and University Drive was designed by Don Powers, director of safety and environment management. The plan includes a wider crosswalk, a push-button stop sign and other pedestrianfriendly changes Roy Howe, committee chairman said, "These meetings are held monthly and are open to the public. We want to encourage everyone to attend." The next meeting is scheduled for Sept 25. For more information, call Roy Howe at 341-2980, Ext. 2307.

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Women rule Surveys show America, UCO ready for a female president 3y Mark A. Schneberger ntawriter

ell hasn't frozen over yet; but it might be a little cooler for those vho die thinking women could lever take over the White House. More people than ever before :laim they are ready to elect a female president. And they say he upcoming presidential race is .he perfect time for women to un for the Oval Office, according to a national study :onducted by the University of 2hicago. In the study, 90 percent of 7espondents said they would !,lect a woman president next gear if she were qualified for the lob. They said women have made arge strides forward, by being elected governors to several ;tates and congressional ,egislators. The next step is obvious. UCO student and faculty -

opinions do not vary much from the national average. In an informal The Vista survey this week, an overwhelming majority of students said they would welcome a woman president—if all things were equal. "The presidents we've had lately have been so bad, I think it's time for a real change," said freshman Jared Smith, who will vote for the first time next year. "Women would be just as good at running the country, probably better." One hundred UCO students were asked if they thought the country was ready for a female commander-in-chief. Eighty-six students said a woman probably could not win next year's presidential race but felt one could easily be elected president in the next couple decades. "I look forward to the day when the country finally wakes up and elects the best man—a woman," said Amy Murtha,

counseling graduate student. "I just think it's a matter of time." Professors also feel America should be preparing to hand the political reigns to a female. Dr. Louis Furmanski, political science department chairman, said he's watched the electoral trends over the past decades. He believes the only reason a woman has not yet been elected president is because the controlling parties have not nominated one. Furmanski said that's likely to change, though, as the general public becomes aware of how well women in state and legislative posts are doing their jobs. "Over time, the sex of a candidate will become less important. I think it's safe to say that a woman will be elected president sometime in our lifetimes," Furmanski said. But before that happens, women will most likely test the waters by running for vice presidential posts—much like

Geraldine Ferraro did in the 1980s. The major political parties have already taken steps in preparation, according to an ABCNews story. Both Democrats and Republicans have been seriously discussing nominating women for the 2000 presidential and vice presidential tickets. Elizabeth Dole and New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman have been examined as candidates by the GOP. Democrats are looking at Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a likely vice presidential candidate, the story stated. Whomever the candidate, the time is now for Americans to start discussing the possibilities, Furmanski said. "I feel there will be a shift soon and people will start voting for either a man and a woman based on their abilities," he said. "One day they won't even think about which sex they are. It's coming."

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Computer expert discusses affects of Y2K catastrophe By Jim Hulsey noffltritet.

he man who brought the Year 2000 computer problem to international attention spoke to government and business leaders and UCO faculty members last week. While the world is saying that the 2000 problem is hype and not real, Peter de Jager's message has not changed. "The code is broken—we have a deadline—if we don't fix it there is devastating consequences—so let's fix it," Jager said. The computer applications we depend on to ship and deliver food, move trains, airlines, manage credit cards, insurance policies and drive Wall Street, are all broken, Jager said. If the systems we're using today are still in existence at the beginning of the Year 2000, Jager says we will have a catastrophe. "Fact number one is good news. It's not yet January 1, 2000. "Fact number two is that

January 1, 2000 will arrive on time, as per scheduled. "Fact number three is, that if your systems aren't ready by then, then your systems are broken." If you're not convinced that you should be concerned, just look at some of the attempted programs by the government. Two weeks ago, the U.S. president and vice president stood before the American people and basically said, "We have a problem." The federal government has stated that it's moving along— but not as much as it would like. The good news is that 70 percent of their mission critical systems will be fixed. Mission critical is an application, which if not running on January 1, 2000, could severely impact the survival of an organization. In the June 3, 1998 issue of USA Today, a report by the House Government Management Information Technology SubCommittee graded several U.S. critical mission agencies. on their preparation for the Year 2000.

Those agencies who received a grade of F included the Agency for International Development, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, Department of Human Services, Department of State and the Environmental Protection Agency. The Department of Defense, Department of Justice and the Department of Education each received a D. The IRS has been working over the last 19 years, spending over $2 billion to overhaul their system and hasn't delivered a single thing. Between $2 billion and $3 billion will be spent to make sure the Year 2000 problem doesn't affect Wall Street, Jager said. "Despite the fact that we have a problem, despite the fact that we're not real good at fixing things on time, despite the fact that the problem is rather large, I still remain optimistic. "I believe that if we treat this problem with the respect it deserves, we can fix it," Jager said. "We will not be able to fix everything but now the talk is how- will we minimize the

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System update only rnt)i.n( E solution to Y2K crisis

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tudent records, employee paychecks, and administration computer operations are all at risk, come January 1, 2000. They may come to a "glitching" stop if UCO fails to resolve Year 2000 (Y2K) programming problems in their 30 plus year-old Legacy mainframe computer system. "People don't realize what impact one organization has and how it impacts other organizations," said Dr. Cynthia Rolfe, UCO vice president of technology. "Even within a school as small as UCO, everything from the payroll department, human resources and budget office impacts a number of different departments. So everything has to be Y2K compliant," she said. A few years ago, some universities took the option of purchasing a new system, rather than update their old mainframe system. Prior to a year ago, that option wasn't considered at UCO, Rolfe said. "Now it's too late for UCO to jump in and purchase a thirdparty system and still be compliant in time. "Our only option is to bring our old Legacy system up to date," Rolfe said. The university is considering replacing its old system, but that could be 18 months to two years away and it's a very labor intensive project, she said. Efforts to comply with 1997 Oklahoma House Bill 1434, which requires all state agencies to become Year 2000 compliant by January 1, 1999, is keeping UCO's computer programming personnel busy, Rolfe said. The university has purchased four packaged sets of program systems, all Y2K compliant, which will be hooked into the Legacy system, she said. "UCO just hired Corina Rucker to write the program modules to hook these systems in. We should be about completed with these by next January," Rolfe said, "in time to meet the legislation's January 1

deadline." This fall, during Christmas break, the university will run tests on the system. University programmers will "fake it out" by changing the date to read 2000, and see what happens. "You have to test the system because that's the only way to know for sure that the new program will run properly," Rolfe said. "I believe that anybody who tells you that they have everything in place, probably has forgotten something or missed something. "We're really in pretty good shape because we started early," Rolfe said. "I would anticipate that there will be things that we will find in January 2000 that we at UCO and everyone else in the world, thought that we fixed, that we overlooked." It will probably be a very tense month, between December of 1999 and January 2000, for programmers, Rolfe added. <

ongoing thing. They do break down, they do wear out," he said. Jones said that the major cause of call box problems is vandalism. "If somebody comes by and hits it or takes a punch at the call box or strikes it with some type of device, the box will notify us that somebody is tampering with it," he said. "Usually when a box is not working, it is because some type of vandalism has occurred." Jones said that response time in the case of faulty equipment is usually immediate. As soon as a defective box is found or reported, a work order is written and immediately hand-carried to the facilities management office. He said that maintenance crews don't take the matter lightly. "When they get out there to work on them, we know it. They are constantly- coming over here to report a system problem or a tampering alert," Jones said. Reports of faulty boxes by students are also taken seriously. "Whenever it's brought to my attention, I check them all out. Every one of them." Emergency call boxes around campus, At press time, call boxes inspected by The Vista like this one, have reportedly been out of were still not working. service lately. Jones said that when students find a disabled box, they should report it immediately. He also not every month," Jones said. said that if students are in immediate danger they "The call box system in use is approaching six should rush to a crowded area and make a lot of years in service but we update components on an noise. as needed basis. They've had to order some "Scream! Yell! Let someone know you need internal parts for some units and it's just an help," said Jones. SUMMER SALE!

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Infodome to provide new technological resources By Jessica Johnson StudentWiller

Melt, reform... David Van, UCO graduate, works on a metal design at his home studio. (Photo by Tomoaki Orikasa)

tudents looking for a quiet place to study can still go to the library, but to a new area called the "infodome." Students will have access to an open computer lab, a quiet study area and a cyber cafe in the "dome." There will be a business area with services such as copying and faxing. A resource center will also be available to assist faculty in learning new technology. Plans are pending at UCO for an information center, which will expand technology availability to students, faculty, staff and the Edmond community. The project was coordinated by Jim Hurd, the university's contracted architect, and Dr. Cynthia Rolfe, assistant vice president of technology. Funding for the project is still under consideration.

"Although the money has not yet been identifiable, the university hopes to use a combination capital and private funding that would get the project underway sometime next year," Rolfe said. "Not only will students, faculty and staff benefit, but the community as well." The "infodome" will also house a business research area and a teleconference computer center, where users will be charged a fee for service. The business research area will allow individuals to pay workers to do research for them on business topics. The teleconference center will be a classroom and seminar facility, available for rent to the general public. Those who are part of the UCO community will not be charged a fee for use of the classroom. According to Rolfe, the "infodome" will not only be a one-stop shop for students, it will also expand technological resources for the campus and the Edmond community.

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you can't watch this movie and not cry and cringe amid the carnage of sacrifice. The sight of American soldiers dying and screaming for their mothers will tear at your very being. Too many reviewers talk about Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and realism and acting and the brilliance of the production in detached, academic language. They miss the heart and power of the movie, this visceral story

of parents and a nation. No wonder the stripes on the American flag are red. Saving Private Ryan is bathed in death and tears from beginning to end, but it is a story about living, about salvation. When it's over, there's not a sound in the theater. People get to their feet, and slowly file out. Hurting. Exhausted. Stunned. Proud. Quiet.

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he only thing more powerful than sex is money. Fortunately for some Americans, Viagra can supply both. When something goes wrong, the first response of many Americans is to take a quick-fix pill, or sue the pants off somebody. Joseph Moran, of New Jersey, is a great example of the American mindset. On July 1, Moran had a date. Apparently, he thought the date would culminate with a sweaty roll between the sheets, so he popped some Viagra—supplied by his plastic surgeon. Well, his date decided July 1 would be a day of abstinence, though she (I'm only assuming Moran's date was with a woman) did allow "necking," according to a statement by Moran's lawyer. Moran was seeing blue—in more ways than one—when he left his date. While driving home under the effects of this drug that cures impotence, Moran began to have some strange experiences. "I'm reaching to take the cassette out of the radio, I see

like electric current lines, like a good time—I mean, the man lightning, going from my fingers wrecked two cars, a sign and a to the radio," he said. tree and didn't even notice it Zzzzzzzowee! And that was because he was so...distracted by just his fingers. the effects of Viagra. Wow! Moran isn't the first to see According to the AP story, blue after taking Viagra. A story Moran is suing Pfizer Inc., the by The Associated Press said makers of Viagra, because he many people have reported a now has neck pain that makes blue tinge to their vision. sleeping difficult, and his fingers Apparently, this is the first are numb. There's no report of lightning, ..she natural opening for however. release of that left him standing thelightning After seeing in the how the drug with no flag to salute! fingers, you had made his know. body shoot —Steven E. Wedel Moran feels lightning, the the crash that was next thing Moran brought on by his remembered was seeing sexual frustration is a police officer by the window of worth $110 million. his totaled 1994 Thunderbird. And you thought he didn't get "When I got the police report lucky on that date! I saw I hit two parked cars, a Moran's suit is not the first sign and a tree," Moran said. "I against Pfizer. It isn't even the didn't even know it." first to be brought against the After such a climactic crash, corporation by Moran's did Moran see the afterglow attorney—the lawyer has also reflected in broken glass? I guess sued Pfizer for $85 million on there's some details we'll never behalf of several men who say know. But, it sounds to me like they suffered heart attacks Moran's date missed one heck of because of Viagra.

I think there's a more logical entity to sue in Moran's case— his date. After all, Moran went to a lot of trouble for this woman (still assuming it was a woman). He didn't want to leave her unsatisfied—every man's nightmare in this kiss-and-tell society—so he risked a heart attack by taking a drug that would give him the stamina he needed to run every base. And she left him standing with no flag to salute! Now, if we can have a multitude of sexual harassment cases and date rape cases, surely we can sue this woman for necking with a man under the influence of Viagra...and then turning him out to face the night and the long drive home. To echo the words of our president, "I feel your pain," Brother Moran. But there's no law against being a tease, so Moran's date is safely beyond litigation. Moran said he had taken Viagra about 30 times before suffering his crash. He doesn't suffer from impotence and claims he never heard that men

who do not suffer that problem should resist taking Viagra. Keep in mind that Moran is a 53-yearold used car salesman. He didn't say whether or not he intends to continue using the drug. Moran doesn't need Viagra to feel like a man anymore. He's found the real cure to impotence—a lawsuit that will likely result in a very satisfying settlement. There's a chick magnet for you! I just hope Moran still has enough ink in his pen to sign his check.

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ark the dates Aug. 12 and 20 on your calendar if you plan to participate in UCO's Stampede Week. Two meetings are scheduled for Stampede Week organizational volunteers 1 p.m. Aug. 12 and 10 a.m. Aug. 20 in Room 322 of the University Center. "These meetings will provide the administration with the opportunity to touch base with volunteers and to reiterate the purpose and vision of the project," said Jarrod Noftsger, assistant to the UCO vice president of student services. Noftsger said that both meetings will cover a

discussion of what types of information to distribute which will benefit first-time students. Suggestions on how to make campus services more convenient and sharing plans that are already in progress will also be discussed. Noftsger also said volunteers will participate in several miniworkshops designed to encourage teamwork and communication skills. The new event is scheduled to coincide with the annual UCO Organization Information Fair Aug, 25 and 26. Stampede Week will be held Aug. 22-28. For more information, call Lynn Means at 341-2980, Ext. 2363.

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StudentWriter f President Roger Webb has his way, students will soon be able to cancel their health club memberships. Instead of just sweating on the way to class, students can work themselves into a sweat in a new wellness center at UCO. In a telephone conversation, Webb said that the center's development is still in the planning stage, but he hopes that he will have all ideas in place by early fall. Currently, he and Keith

Weber, research assistant, are studying different health center options. Weber has gone to 10 universities and wants to finish his traveling by the end of August. Some of the schools he has visited are the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and Northeastern State University. "We have found in researching the facility that a key element in recruiting and retaining students is a fitness center," Weber said. The new facility would cost between $6 million and $7 million. In researching different

payment options, Weber found that a per semester charge, similar to the price of one month at a private club, would work best. "We want students to have access to a top-notch fitness and wellness facility and pay a lot less. We want a place for students to go in between classes, and maybe catch a quick workout." Weber said that the location of the facility has not yet been decided, but the university would like to start building as soon as possible. He estimated the facility would take one year to build.

The facility may include an all-purpose court which could be divided into basketball or volleyball, a few racquet ball courts, showers and the basic weight room equipment. Webb would also like to put the Student Health Center inside the facility to give students easy access to blood pressure, cholesterol and body fat tests. Weber said the university is considering putting in a few classrooms for nursing students as well. Students who would like to comment on the new fitness center or submit ideas should e-mail Weber at kweber@ucok.edu <

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