Economists support Reagan's new tax plan By Marilyn Parris Central State University economics professors have lost no time in evaluating Ronald Reagan's long-awaited tax-reform package. Is it really the answer to all the American taxpayer's dreams? Or is it all simply a smokescreen for more special interest group loopholes? And what will it • mean for students? Dr. William Hildred, associate professor of economics, believes that most students will benefit from the increase of the personal exemption from $1040 to $2000 which the new plan proposes. "This will also raise the taxable income limit and might actually exclude some low-
income students from paying any taxes at not perfect, the new tax-reform package is all," states Hildred. much better than the present tax system. However, Hildred also noted that some "The current tax laws are saturated with students will be hurt by the elimination of loopholes and preferential treatment for some popular tax deductions. special groups," said Maxwell. "It creates "Child care, for instance, is currently a an entire industry of tax lawyers and tax actax credit," said Hildred, "but the new countants just to sort through it." plan will only allow a percentage of the According to Maxwell, the new tax plan total child care cost to be deducted." will save time, effort and money in filling "Deductions for married couples will be out the forms. The mandatory minimum eliminated. Also, income from unemploy- tax will ensure that even the wealthy and ment compensation or health premiums large corporations will have to pay at least will be taxable," states Hildred. "Any of some taxes. these could have an effect on student tax Dr. Jean Caldwell, assistant professor of returns." economics, is also happy with the new tax Dr. Don Maxwell, chairman of the package. economics department, feels that, although "Heavily taxed businesses pass the ex-
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pense on to consumers, however," adds Caldwell, "the 1981 tax cuts for businesses were too large. The new plan regains some of that revenue." Caldwell also believes that dividing the tax rates into three brackets will even out the tax burden and will also make the new tax package simpler to understand. Economists believe Reagan's new taxreform package will undoubtedly undergo some changes before it goes into effect. Maxwell, however, noted that the new plan is very similiar to a tax plan recently proposed by the Democrats. "This will create a basis for bipartisan action," said Maxwell, "which will make it easier to pass."
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CSU administrators wait to write budget By Curtis Killman Editor Even though state lawmakers have passed a new revenue raising package, Central State administrators will have to wait awhile before they can sit down and write a new budget. CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard said it looks like there will be a definite increase in funding, but he added that the final increase won't be available until he gets a specific appropriations bill from the legislature. "Higher education needs between $74 and $84 million in new money, which would give us (CSU) maybe an increase of about 7 or 8 percent," said Lillard. "Right now though, we don't know anymore than we did a few weeks ago," he added. The legislature, trying to avoid a special session, recessed until Tuesday in order to save the six days remaining in this legislative session. The extra time will allow appropriations committees to divide up the money. Lillard said the long wait for the appropriations is unusual. "There have been times when the legislature has done their work, gone home, with staff and faculty contracts being issued before the end of the spring semester. If a new budget is not finalized by June 30, the end of the fiscal year, then administrators will have to get an emergency budget approval from the two governing boards of Regents — The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges and The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education. "Then you're able to continue your spending at the same rate of the previous year for the first
Maintenance crews worked throughout the week installing new power lines on campus in an attempt to alleviate some of the "brown-out" problems that occur during the summer months. See related editorial, page 2.
In this issue. . New absence rule hits students...page 3 Channel 2 begins new season...page 6 Sports year recapped...page 7 CSU sports ranked 5th...page 8
quarter (July-Sept.)," said Lillard, adding that, "usually by two weeks into July you have a new budget adopted" and contracts can be issued. In the meantime, the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges will meet 9 a.m., Friday at the Education Building in Oklahoma City, a regularly scheduled meeting, saving any budget recommendations for special meetings later in the month. "What we have normally done is had our regular meeting on the third Friday," said Lillard, "and then schedule a special meeting — only for budget consideration — sometime before the end of June." Lillard said that administrators number one priority will be directed towards faculty and staff salaries. "You get what you pay for and we have an outstanding faculty and staff," said Lillard, pointing out that they are "the highest paid in the State of Oklahoma." Lillard said CSU accomplishes this by working a little harder. "We tend to have fewer employees per thousand students...than do most other colleges and universities in the State," said Lillard. "The attitude of all of our people," Lillard added, " is that we'd rather work a little harder and be paid a little more, than to have mediocre salaries and have a lighter teaching load, and be concerned about making a living, and going out moonlighting all the time. "I've had faculty members tell me the last three or four years, that for the first time in their professional career they've felt they did not have to work in the summertime to maintain an adequate standard of living." Lillard pointed out that due to the heavier teaching load some faculty average salaries are $4,000 a year more on a nine-months contract.
War veteran to speak on world peace, NATO Geoffrey T.J.O. Dalton, Vice Admiral of the Royal Navy and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of the Atlantic, will speak on world peace and NATO prospects for the future at 7:30 p.m., Monday at Central State University as a part of the Colloquium of Distinguished Statesmen and Scholars. The Colloquium is sponsored by CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard; Dr. James G. Caster, director,
Bureau of Governmental Services, and Leroy Crozier, chairman, department of political science. Dalton's public address will be held in the Liberal Arts Auditorium. A reception will follow at 8:45 in the Liberal Arts faculty lounge. Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in April, 1931, Dalton was educated at Reigate Grammar School. He joined the Royal Navy
in 1949 and served in the Korean War. In 1958, he commanded the minesweeper HMS Maryton in the Mediterranean and Far East. After completing the Naval Staff Course at Greenwich in 1962, he returned to sea on the HMS Dido where he spent most of the cornmission in the Far East during which time the confrontation with Indonesia began.
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Opinion Page Campus ugly? 'Who cares?'
By Mark Beutler Associate Editor The administration at CSU should send a memo to the maintenance workers on campus. The memo should state that all workers are hereby relieved of all types of maintenence duty, such as lawn mowing, edging around sidewalks, and watering flowers and shrubs. Who cares about having a nice campus, anyway? Students, yes, but evidently the administration could care less about. the appearance of the campus. Editorial Sure, a few park benches were distributed in various locations, under trees, sidewalks, etc., and renovations are constantly being made to deteriorating buildings, but so what? The newest additions to the campus landscape add absolutely nothing to the appearance of the grounds. For those who may not have noticed the new "accessories," take a brief glance north of the University Center, or south of the Communications Building. There they are in all their glory—five brand new electrical poles complete with wire. So, once again maintenence workers, come in out of the heat. As for the appearance of the campus, who cares?
How to survive on the road By Michael Mobly Getting behind the wheel of any car has always been a dangerous undertaking, but driving in Oklahoma is nothing less than taking your life into your own hands. Editorial Once Oklahomans turn that ignition
The Vista (USPS 661-700) Editor Curtis Killman Associate Editor Mark Beutler Associate Editor Ed Godfrey Director/Executive Editor Hank Mooney Administrative PublisherDr. Ray Tassin The Vista is published as a teaching instrument for journalism students under the Department of Journalism, published on Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout the regular school term, except during examinations and holidays, and on Thursdays only, during the summer term. The Vista is located at 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. One year subscription rate is $7.00. Second class postage is paid at Edmond, Oklahoma. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034.
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switch, it seems they are prepared to do everything from tuning in their favorite radio stations, to trying to remember the names of the seven dwarves. Everything, that is, except for driving. So in an attempt to save the lives and sanity of billions of Oklahomans, I humbly submit a few simple rules to guide you all safely down the road to better driving. 1) The first rule of driving is understanding that red means stop and green means go. It is a simple, yet often misunderstood, rule. When you stop at a red light, it is usually safe to assume it will turn green some time in the near future. Be prepared to go when it does. 2) Although stop signs are red, it is not necessary to wait for them to turn
green before going. The only rule here is—he who gets there first goes first. Therefore, it is necessary to know who got there before and after you. 3) Rule number three concerns entering highway traffic. Reaching the end of an on-ramp is not the time to turn to a passenger in your car to discuss Burt Reynold's love life. Drive at the speed of traffic, look for a hole and slip in. 4) Oddly enough, road signs are put on the sides of roads for your benefit, but only if you read them. If a sign says to yield, then yield. It it says stop—stop. If it says Dallas, there's a pretty good chance you're on your way to Dallas. 5) If you happen upon a sign on the side of the road that reads, "Road
Is the opinion page needed? From the editor: Okay people it's time to stand up and be noticed. So far this semester The Vista has yet to receive a single "letter-to-theeditor." Now I know everybody is busy during the summer with their yardwork, suntans and shortened summer-school schedules. That I understand. What I don't understand is why over 5,500 students fail to use the best medium of communication offered to them—the opinion page.
Be it praise, complaint or otherwise this is the page to do it. In addition to being a laboratory medium for the journalism students The Vista attempts to reflect the trends and attitudes of the campus it serves. But this is a difficult task to accomplish when the only opinions you hear are "off the record." So pick up that pen or sit down at that typewriter and tell me what you think. Curtis Killman
Construction—Right Lane Closed One Mile," this should give you some clue as to what is coming. If the right lane is closed, you can't drive in it. Obviously, your only other alternative is the left lane, and you have about one minute to get there. Don't rush up to the big flashing arrow and try to squeeze into traffic at the last second. If you've missed the point, the basic rule is to pay attention to what you're doing. Driving is not a passive activity. If you're going to drive, keep your mind on the road. Know what's going on around you. Don't put your car in gear and leave your brain in neutral.
Letters Letters to the editor are not only welcomed, but encouraged. All letters must be signed, although names will be withheld upon request. Anonymous letters will not be published. Letters must also include the author's address and phone number for verification purposes. The editor reserves the right to edit in order to fit space limitations and to
comply with libel laws. Every effort will be made to preserve the integrity of the letter. Address letter to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, Okla. 73034 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Building, room 107.
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World, state and local
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Nigh signs tax bill Governor George Nigh signed a $415 million cornpromise annual revenue package Wednesday. The tax increase — the largest in state history — came after weeks of negotiations between the House and Senate leaders. Elements of the tax package include: —Increasing the corporate income tax from 4 percent to 5 percent. —Increasing the state sales tax from 2 percent to 3.25 percent. —Equalizing tag fees on non-farm pickups weighing less than 8,000 pounds to equal the cost of car tags with the same factory-delivered price. —Increasing the gasoline tax from 9-cents per gallon to 10-cents per gallon. —Increasing the excise tax on the purchase of new cars, trucks, boats, aircraft, and the rental of motor vehicles from 2 percent to 3.25 percent. —The premiums of domestic insurance firms will be taxed at 4 percent — the same tax now levied on the premiums of out-of-state firms. —A tax on snuff, which is expected to bring in $1 million in new revenue. A majority of the new revenue is targeted to go to education in the form of a $2,000 across the board pay hike for teachers and an 8 percent salary increase for state employees.
Reagan warns of Mideast travel President Reagan, declaring that the United States is "being attacked by international terrorists who wantonly kill," urged Americans on Tuesday night to steer clear of countries in the Middle East that do not condemn the seizure of the TWA airliner and its passengers. At a nationally broadcast news conference, his first in almost three months, Reagan called "without condition" for the release of the almost 40 Americans held captive in undisclosed locations in Beirut. Meanwhile, three more passengers from the hijacked jet, two Americans and a Greek, were freed Tuesday by Moslem gunmen. But, about 40 other Americans were still being held hostage and there was no sign that talks to free them were imminent. The freed passengers were among 153 people aboard a TWA Boeing 727 that was commandeered on an Athensto-Rome flight Friday. The principal demand of the hijackers, identified as Lebanese Shiite Moslems, is the release of more than 700 Shiites held prisoner by Israel.
Banks cut prime rate to 9.5%
Journalism department toughens truant policy By Sonya Potter The journalism faculty, apparently tired of lecturing to empty chairs, have decided to try a different approach to enticing students to attend class. Effective the Fall 1985 semester, students enrolled in journalism courses must attend at least 70 percent of a regularly scheduled class to receive a passing grade. Dr. Ray Tassin, chairman of the journalism department, feels that there is a direct correlation between bad grades and poor class attendance. "Regular attendance is a determining factor in receiving a good education," said Tassin. "It's hard to teach someone that is not there." Central State University has no school wide attendance policy. Instead, rules for class attendance are left up to the individual course instructor. The journalism faculty
No more absences, or else
"Students should be made aware of the policy and I hold the liberal opinion that college students are adults and should be treated as such, said Wert. " However, non-attendance influences the class environment and it is the student's responsibility to make it to class."
feel that the new truant policy will be more effective as a departmental effort. The policy was adopted after a unanimous decision by the entire
Also, Tassin said that students who do not have 70 percent attendance in a journalism course will not be allowed to evaluate the instructor at the end of the semester.
When Pat Garcia graduates from Central State University this summer with a degree in computer science, it will be the culmination of a friendship that has spanned the Pacific Ocean from Guam to Edmond. Pat is the second of a family of five sisters to graduate from CSU. Her older sister, Priscilla, a medical student in Tulsa, graduated from CSU in May 1981. A younger sister, Perlita, who is majoring in accounting also is a student at CSU. Two younger sisters, Pauline and Pamela, are
still in Guam with their father, Phil Garcia, a retired civil service employee. The sisters first heard about CSU through international student advisor Dr. Ron Paddack. Then, after the death of their mother in 1980 when the sisters thought they couldn't finish their education in the United States, they came under the protecting wing of Edmondites John Kessler and his wife, Maxine. "I've never met anyone quite like Mr. Kessler," said Pat of the ebulient former mayor who is famous for his bird whistles.
journalism department. Faculty foresee a definite increase in class attendance because of the new plan. Frank Wert, acting dean of liberal arts, commented on the policy by saying, "Each department varies its importance on attendance. I view the policy as a very positive move for the journalism department."
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Many major banks across the country cut their prime lending rate by 0.5 of a percentage point Tuesday to 9.5 percent, the first time the key borrowing rate has been below 10 percent since October 1978. The prime is the bench-mark used to set the interest rate.
Dr. James G. Caster, Director
Shuttle crew lofts Arab satellite
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With a Saudi Prince cheering them on, fellow crew members of the space shuttle Discovery Tuesday successfully launched a communication satellite for a consortium of 21 Arab countries and the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Naval accord session canceled For the first time in the 14-year life of a Soviet-American agreement on preventing dangerous incidents at sea, naval officers from the two nations have failed to hold their annual meeting. Reagan Administration officals said Moscow canceled the meeting after the Pentagon changed the terms for the session. The officals said the move could jeopardize what they see as one of the most successful military-related pacts between the two nations. The meetings were scheduled for earleir this month when, officials said, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger decided the trip by Soviet naval officers to the United States should be shortened and shorn of all the usual social engagements in retaliation for the killing of an American officer by a Soviet soldier in East Germany in March.
Central State University Bureau of Governmental Services and
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At the urging of Kessler and his wife, both sisters returned to CSU, bringing Perlita with them. One highlight of Pat's CSU career was her commissioning in May as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. After officers basic at Ft. Huachuca, Ariz., she will enter a career in military intelligence. Pat entered the local ROTC program after reading recruiting material. "I decided to try basic camp. After that I made up my mind. I really liked it. It grows on you," she explained. "And I feel like the ROTC staff is really concerned about you. They get to know each and every one of the cadets." And Pat feels especially good about going to school at CSU. "The people here are nice and friendly. They really are, and CSU is not too big, and not too small." "I'm really glad to be at CSU and in Oklahoma."
Correction The story in the June 13 issue of The Vista concerning the number of citations issued by the campus police was inaccurate ("8,925 vehicles issued tickets during spring"). According to CSU Police Chief Bobby Roberts, the 8,925 tickets issued included both Fall 1984 and the Spring 1985 semesters.
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Campus police: On duty 24 hours By Curtis Killman Editor To most people here at CSU, especially commuters, the name "CSU campus police force" immediately conjures up visions of tan pieces of paper stuck under winshield wipers. But, few probably know of the other duties the police do — late at night, after everyone else goes home. An officer said two of the biggest misconceptions about CSU police are: 1. People are unaware that they are always there, and; 2. That they are a real police force, not just security guards. "People do not realize that we're here, 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said second shift supervisor Sgt. Doris Smith. "Everybody is so eight-to-five conscious that they forget that we're still here, and that we can help them if they just call us," said Smith.
"Once there is the realization that we are police officers, then they realize that 'yes, there are things that we can do to help." Some of the things police do on second and third shifts in addition to the regular patrol duties are: catch up on paper work, lock-up all the buildings and check the lights on campus for any burnt out bulbs. Smith said they also perform escort services to and from classes, vehicles and dormitories. Some of the buildings require quite a procedure to lock them up, one building requires four alien wrenches, one screwdriver and a key. Both second and third shifts work together to lock-up the buildings. First, the second shift locks all the building doors. The third shift follows up by checking all the floors to make sure that everyone is out of the buildings. And yes, they do write tickets, just not as many.
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Pictured clockwise from left are: Dispatcher Stephen Jones catches up on paperwork; Officer Larry Crocker makes a late-night traffic stop on University Dr; The second-shift supervisor, Sgt. Doris Smith, briefs oncoming third shift of-
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ficers Elic Bostic and Gary Mounger before going home; Bostic goes over a log book during a free minute; and officer Joe Perry locks up the Old North Building.
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Exhibits... Works from the CSU Permanent Collection are on exhibit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Art Museum. The works will be on display through Wednesday.
On Stage... Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents "Twelfth Night" at dusk Saturdays and Sundays in Hafer Park in Edmond. The play ends June 29 and runs through July 28. For information on seating, phone 840-4440. The first play of the summer season at Lyric Theatre is scheduled to end Saturday. Performances of "Peter Pan" are scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight through a special sign language performance Saturday. The Lyric Theatre is located in the in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium on the Oklahoma City University campus. For reservations, phone 528-3636.
In Concert... Ray Charles appears for two shows at 7 and 10 p.m. Sunday at Doc Severinsens, 201 North Meridian in Oklahoma City. For ticket information, phone 946-1144. Don Williams will be in concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Tickets are available at ususal Lloyd Noble ticket outlets.
On the Air KKLR-FM 97.7 presents "Happy Hour" Friday's from 5 p.m. until 12 a.m. "Happy Hour" is timeless classics from the '50's and '60's. "A Beethoven Chronicle" can be heard at 9 p.m. on Mondays, beginning July 1 on KCSC-FM 90.1.
Miscellaneous... Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Baily Circus will have a performance at 7:30 tonight and at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Myriad in Oklahoma City. For other performance times and ticket information, phone the Myriad Box Office.
Reporter Brian Shipman prepares a video to be aired on Channel 2.
Rogers hired as supervisor for CSU 2cable television By Mark Beutler Associate Editor
Jennifer Rogers, an educational television instructor at CSU, was recently hired as a Television Production Supervisor at CSU Public Service Television, Channel 2. The director of Channel 2, Dr. Jack Deskin, says Rogers was one of Laurie Wilson adjusts the set of 'The Edmond Weekly' prior to several who applied for the job. air time. "I believe there were 11 applicants all together, but we hired Jennifer because we thought she had the best qualifications for the job," Deskin said. Rogers began teaching at CSU in January, 1985. At Channel 2, her duties require her to oversee the production of "The Edmond Weekly" and "Conversations" (see related story). "Basically, I am supposed to be in control of everything that goes on here. I have to oversee the production and the equipment, and make "Tape is rolling. Stand-by in semester. Bill Demand is the Chief sure that nothing happens to them," Rogers said. the studio. Ready audio...ready Engineer who takes care of the "I'm producing two shows this summer, and what I do is go through camera one. Countdown beginn- technical aspects of the station, the newspaper and get ideas for stories. I also call people for favors, Rogers says, and five staff i ng. and I'm a pretty good con artist," she mused. Five... four ...three...two ...one...- members make up the rest of the "For example, I called Channel 9, and as a courtesy to a Public Sergive him his mike and cue him." crew. vice television station, they are hunting for some fireworks displays on "On my staff are Laurie The voice of producer Jennifer tape so that we can have it for 'The Edmond Weekly' tomorrow. Now, Rogers echoes through the studio Wilson, Ron Gordon, Richard if they don't call me back, I'll call and remind them that I'm still out of "The Edmond Weekly" as the Mardis and Brian Shipman. We there," Rogers added. taping of another show, and talked about what we wanted 'The Rogers graduated from a private college in Batesville, Arkansas, Edmond Weekly' to be, and from another season, gets underway. where she majored in speech and drama. Although she says she enjoys Rogers, who is new to the role there worked out a format. Mark her work in television production, her original goal was a career in of producer (see related story, Beutler is the host, and he writes acting. page 6), says CSU Public Service for us also. The staff is just fan"I was going to be the next Katherine Hepburn," she said. "I worked Television this season offers a tastic," Rogers said. at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and I went on dinner theatre varied list of entertainment for its tours, so I was out practicing my craft." Channel 2, according to viewers. Rogers said she went back to school and got her Master's Degree at Rogers, is superior to similar sta"There is quite a diversity of Memphis State University, and decided that she wanted to go into the tions at the University of programs. We have 'The Edmond field of television production. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State Weekly,' and it is a magazine-type She has worked at several television stations, including WREG-TV in University. She explains: "I think show about things that are going Channel 2 is better, not just Memphis where she worked for nine years. on in Edmond every week. We From Memphis, Rogers went to OSU and taught for two years. She because I work here, but because also have a show called 'Conver- I've worked for OSU and. I've had then went to Cox Cable, where she worked before coming to CSU. sations,' and it is usually hosted some dealings with OU. by the mayor of Edmond, but for "What I have found that sets the summer we have Dana Channel 2 apart is that they are Hieronymous, who is the ex- willing to actually commit money ecutive vice president of the to students to let them work at Chamber of Commerce," she their craft, and honestly give them said. the pride that money brings with a According to Rogers, a large good job. I have nothing against amount of business news is the other schools, but they (OSU) featured, including "Biznet News are just now getting started. Today" and "It's Your "The educational affiliate is Business." Other programs offered by Channel 2 are "Summer trying to take the station at OSU in the High Country," "Higher away, and they just don't have the Education Today" and "The Best funding that CSU has from the administration and from the state. of Around Campus." The latter, Rogers says, is a They just seem to be out there on show that is produced entirely by a limb by themselves. "That is what impressed me students. "'Around Campus' is produced about CSU and made me want to by students during the regular work here. It just• seems to be a much more established, more school year. It has two co-hosts, sort of a 'P.M. Magazine' format, stable and more creative atmosphere," Rogers said. and they do all kinds of bizarre, The programming schedule is funny things," she said. Directing the activities of Chan- just as varied as the programs nel 2 is Dr. Jack Deskin, and themselves. Air dates for "The Edmond Weekly" are 7 p.m. Rogers was hired to fill the posiWednesday and Thursday, 8:30 tion of Television Production Richard Mardis (left), Laurie Wilson, and Jennifer Rogers decide Supervisor, left vacant by Rick p.m. Friday and 11 p.m. Saturday. Lippert at the end of the spring what last minute changes to make to a feature story.
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CSU linkster pleased with OSGA showing By Ed Godfrey Associate Editor Central State University golfer Kyle Flinton was more than pleased with his performance in the Oklahoma State Golf Association Men's Amateur Championships last week. The 19-year-old Enid native made it to the final round of eight in the tourney, his personal best in four tries in the state amateur. It was also the first time that Flinton had made it out of stroke play and into the 64-man field of match play. "I was really surprised," said Flinton. "I wasn't hitting the ball
tgomery, the junior state champion, were the youngest players to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament. "I had him (Begwin) down but I just let him out," said Flinton of his final match. "I three-putted on 15 to lose it, then we halved 16 and he won 17." The tournament was eventually won by Oak Tree Country Club champion Fred Lutz, but Flinton was not disappointed by his performance, especially since it was the first time he had competed in match play in almost two years. "I was real happy with my second match (against Chris Hut-
VISTA that well but I was able to get into match play and beat some really good players." Flinton was defeated by the University of Oklahoma's Jim Begwin, 2 and 1, in the quarterfinals of the tournament which was played at Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond. Flinton, who will be a sophomore at CSU next year, and Bristow's Brian Mon-
Central State University's Kyle Flinton
Flinton finished seventh individually. He was named to the All-District 9 golf squad and he also won the Cross Roads of America tournament in Joplin, Mo., last spring. "I think I had an exceptional year in winning a tournament and placing on the all-district team as a freshman," said Flinton," who came to CSU on the urging of Art Proctor, professional at the Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond. "I played really well all year." The Bronchos lost three seniors from last year's squad and Flinton said the team is probably a year or
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chens of the University of Kansas and Bartlesville)," said the Broncho linkster. "I really didn't think that I could beat him, but I just went out and did it." Flinton, who has been playing golf for six years, was the number one player for CSU last spring. The Bronchos finished third as a team in District 9 behind Cameron and East Central and
two away from battling for the district crown. However, Flinton expects to be challenging for the individual title but said he must improve his mental discipline. "I hit the ball pretty long and putt real well, but sometimes I just don't think around a hole and lose a lot of shots," he said. "But I expect to be up there (battling for the District 9 title)."
Tucker won the long jump, javelin, high jump and 100-meter high hurdles in the meet as CSU outdistanced second place Langston by 109 points. Tucker was also winning the heptathlon event at the NAIA national meet before an injury forced her to withdraw. CSU graduate assistant Vickie Roop was named the District 9 women's track coach of the year. Softball: The Lady Bronchos were ousted from the District 9 playoffs by Northeastern in a pair
advance a full team to nationals, but Moore sophomore Kevin Hill shocked the tournament by entering the No. 1 singles bracket unseeded and winning the tourney. Hill was also named District 9 Player of the Year. Women's Tennis: The Lady Bronchos captured the district title for the first time since competing in the women's division of the NAIA. Every singles player and all three doubles team reached the District 9 finals. Edmond senior Wendy Foster won No. 3 singles, Moore junior Susan Schultz won No. 4 singles, Moore freshman Connie Long won No. 5 singles and the doubles teams of Pam Gilbert and Terry Roque, Foster and Schultz, and Long and Mathis all won their flights. Francis Baxter was named the District 9 women's tennis coach of the year. Golf: The Bronchos finished a disappointing third at the district tournament. CSU, ranked No. 2 in the country at one time, was third behind repeat champion Cameron and surprising East Central. Enid freshman Kyle Flinton was named to the All-District team and Edmond sophomore David Seaton finished in a tie for third in the District 9 tourney. Baseball: The Bronchos were upset in the first round of the District 9 playoffs, losing a best of three series to Northwestern at CSU. Northwestern defeated CSU, 4-3, in the first game and the Bronchos bounced back in the second game to win, 13-4, to set up a deciding third game. In the final game, Northwestern won the slugfest, 11-10. CSU ended the season with a 27-16 record and first baseman Jerry Holley and third baseman David King were named All-District .
Wrestling crown highlights year It was an interesting year in Central State University athletics in 1983-84, from the football squad missing the playoffs despite a seven-win season, the Lady Broncho softball squad vaulting to a No. 2 national rankings and the wrestling team winning the national title, there were both surprises and disappointments. The following is a sports by sports wrap-up of how CSU fared in competition. Football: The Bronchos finished the season at 7-3 but missed making the NAIA playoffs for a third consecutive year as CSU was ranked 10th in the final NAIA poll. Only the top eight ranked teams qualify for post-season play. CSU opened the season with four consecutive wins then lost three straight to NCAA Division II opponents. CSU ended the season with wins over Cameron, Langston and Eastern New Mexico. Five CSU gridders were named to the All-District 9 football team. Selected to the first team offensive unit were senior center Ron Whitely and sophomore running back Eddie Goodlow. Selected to the first team defensive squad were senior linebackers Ed Desherow and Mike Tasby and senior cornerback Randy Preston. Wrestling: The Broncho grapplers unexpectedly won the NAIA national wrestling title for the second consecutive year as they placed six wrestlers in the finals at the national tournament. Ricky Bollenbach, 142-pound senior, was CSU's only individual national champion as he pinned Dennis Lucero of New Mexico Highlands in 2:48 of the title match. Billy Reid, Joe Starzenski, Kevin Freeman, Jack O'Connor and Howard Seay all were national runner-ups for CSU. The Bronchos easily won the
NAIA title by finishing over 40 points ahead of second place Southern Colorado. Men's Basketball: The Bronchos qualified for the District 9 playoffs for the first time in three years where they lost their first round game to East Central, 50-49. CSU ended the season with a 20-14 mark, but began the year at a blistering pace and at one time were 12-2 on the season. But tough luck and disciplinary problems slowed CSU in the second
among the highlights of the year were upset victories over nationally ranked Oklahoma Christian College and Panhandle State University. Men's Track: In the indoor season, CSU's two mile-relay team of Charles Jones, Rodney Buss, Joe Scott and Keith Singleton won the national championship and missed the meet record by 1.5 seconds. Scott was a double All-American as he also placed third in the 880-yard run and Gilbert Hornbeak joined the
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Pinkston led their teams to winning seasons.
half of the season as the Bronchos were down to eight players at the end of the season. The Bronchos final four losses of the year were all by one-point or overtime defeats. Chuck Kersgieter was named to the AllDistrict 9 team and was honorable mention NAIA All-American. Women's Basketball: The Lady Bronchos suffered through a rebuilding year as they lost four starters from the 1983-84 club which went 21-9. Senior center Beverly Crawford led a line-up dotted with sophomores and freshmen. The CSU women finished the season with a 7-21 record, and
list of All-Americans by placing fourth in the weight throw. In the outdoor season, the Bronchos captured their fifth straight District 9 championship as Hornbeak was the outstanding performer in the meet for the second consecutive year. Hornbeak won the hammer and shot and distance man John Begay was also a double winner by capturing the steeple chase and 5,000 meters. Women's Track: For the third straight year, Carrie Tucker led the Lady Bronchos to the women's district track crown. The senior from Fairfax scored 70 points in the meet to be named the outstanding performer.
of 1-0 defeats to end one of their best seasons in history. CSU finished the year at 26-12 and was, ironically, ranked second in the country in the last national rankings. Five CSU players were chosen to the All-District team including freshman pitcher Gladys Griffin; senior catcher Rhonda Lawson; sophomore utility infielder Dee Gerlach; junior outfielder Carla Hobbs; and junior second baseman Mary Martin. Griffin and Lawson were also named NAIA All-Americans. Men's Tennis:The Bronchos failed for the second consecutive year to win the district title and
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Anyone for Tennis? These Central State University students are hoping to improve their tennis skills as they are members of one of three classes taught this summer on campus. Alan Campbell (left) delivers a backhand cross court while Laura Foster (middle) and Debbie Grewell (right) work to improve their fundamentals of the forehand stroke. The trio are members of Dr. Homer Coker's class, the chairperson of
House honors CSU wrestlers Among bickering over a new tax plan, the Oklahoma House of Representatives took time to honor the Central State University wrestling team. Broncho wrestling coach David James and grapplers Billy Reid and Del City and Kevin Freeman of Edmond were guests of Rep. Gary Bastin of Del City and Edmond representative Gaylon Stacy at the state capitol last week. The representatives issued a proclamation honoring the Bronchos for winning the 1984-85 NAIA wrestling national championship. Each CSU wrestler who participated in the national tournament also received a citation from the House. "We were honored to be there and appreciate them recognizing the university and the wrestling team," said James. "It was a really nice thing they did."
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CSU program earns fifth Central State University continued its tradition of fielding competitive teams in several areas during the 1984-85 season as evidenced by the Bronchos placing fifth in the NAIA All-Sports standings. Over the last five years, CSU's men's athletic program has been a member of the elite top 10 in the All-Sports Race, which is sponsored by the NAIA Sports Information Directors' Association. Wayland Baptist of Plainview, Texas, won this year's race with 130 points. Central Washington was second with 111 points followed by Adams State, Colo.,
and Wisconsin-LaCrosse with 107 and 89 points respectively. The Bronchos scored 88 points for fifth. CSU's national champion wrestling team paved the way to the fifth place finish, by earning a maximum 50 points for winning the NAIA title. The Broncho track team placed sixth at the indoor national meet to score 19 points in the All-Sports race and the CSU football team received 19 points for being the second highest rated team not making the playoffs. The best finish in this competition by CSU was third in 1982-83,
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