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Controversy surrounds early departure of Means, Eckstein any questions that morning," Means said.

Jarrod Noftsger, assistant to the vice Editor in Chief president for student services, verified that mployees in the student activities Gage gave no notice before implementing office received a rude awakening this the resignations. week as UCO administrators called in "It was evident through their letters of the resignations of Lynn resignation that they no Means and Kristen Eckstein longer wished to be "It was evi dent early, and without notice. associated with the Means, former director of university, so the process they through the it letters student activities, submitted selected was merely a letter of resignation May implemented," he said. of resignati on that 19, stating that her When asked if Means and they no Ion ger wished resignation would be effective Eckstein were given a chance September 30. to ask questions, Noftsger Eckstein, former to be assoc iated with said, "there wasn't a lot that coordinator of student needed to be discussed. Dr. the univers ity..." programs, submitted her Gage made the letter of resignation June 21, announcement, and they —Jarr od Noftsger stating it effective July 14. didn't ask any questions." assistant to the vice On June 22, Dr. Kathryn Means, who worked at president for student Gage, vice president of UCO for 11 years, said she services student services, entered submitted her letter of Means' and Ecksteins' offices resignation because she had and announced that their resignations unresolved professional differences with would be effective immediately.

Dr. Gage."

"Neither Kristen nor I have been Gage said that Means' resignation letter provided any reason for this decision. We were not even given an opportunity to ask See RESIGNATIONS, Page 8

BY ALLISON FRANKLIN

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The office of the director of student activities is empty after Dr. Kathryn Gage called in Lynn Means' resignation June 22. Means had planned to leave at the end of September.

Students adapt to rising gas prices

BY MIKE GREER

Staff Writer

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recent surge in gasoline prices is forcing UCO students to change their usual ways of

life.

"Paying for gas is actually one of the reasons I chose UCO. It's closest to where I live. Now I just won't be going home between classes or for lunch," said Christy Smith, interior design graduate student.

The cost of a gallon of gasoline has steadily risen over the past few months and has been seen as high as $1.79 in Edmond.

"I put five dollars in my tank the other day. When I drove away my gas light was still on," said biology sophomore Brent Hickenbotham.

Oklahoma's prices have ranged

from the national average to 10 cents above.

These price hikes are especially significant to UCO students.

"Approximately 90 percent of the student body are commuters," said Laura Tyree, director of institutional research.

The bills are starting to add up for students.

"I live 20 miles from school and I drive a Suburban so it's even worse.

Before, it took $35 to fill a tank.

Now it takes $50. That's about $200 a month," said Michael Tieu, business administration graduate student.

While 90 percent of UCO students live off campus, many of them live nearby.

"The prices are pretty crazy, but it won't be too bad since I'll only be two miles away," said Josh Graham,

incoming business freshman.

Several faculty and staff are in the same position.

"It's a five-mile drive. It really doesn't affect me," said Ed Cunliff of academic affairs.

Although gas prices are at an alltime high, some motorists realize that the summer always tends to be the costliest time of year to drive.

Summer is also usually the most popular time of the year to drive.

Hickenbotham has been planning a July road trip to Montana and Oregon with his girlfriend, but the rising cost of gas is cause for concern.

"At first we figured out the mileage and an estimate for gas, but it keeps getting higher and higher.

We'll have to spend more on gas

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ast year it was almost perfect. The trees on campus were turning shades of red and gold.

The football team was having yet another winning season. And students across campus were meeting new people and bumping into old friends on their daily walks to and from class.

It was so perfect, in fact, that UCO officials decided to leave out one little detail — a break.

Last October, when the rest of the college world was spending a couple of days recouping for the rest of the semester, students on this campus were dragging through another day.

For what we can only assume to be the first (and hopefully, the last) time in history, there was no fall break on UCO's academic calendar. It made for an unusually long semester.

Some students took it upon themselves to write their own calendar and take the usual fiveday weekend as they had in years past.

Others, mostly freshmen who did not yet realize that skipping a few days of class is only punishable by death in a few states out west, did go to class, but were left with a bad taste in their

mouths when they realized that their buddies at other schools were enjoying at least a few mindless days.

Several teachers dismissed class early or did not hold class at all, and others made allowances by offering bonus points to those unlucky souls who did show up.

Everyone complained.

This year, the administration has reinstated the much-missed break. The date, which was set to coincide with the fall breaks of the other Edmond area schools, is on the calendar for Oct. 19 and 20.

This was originally to be the date of the homecoming game. However, the game has already tentatively been rescheduled for Nov. 4.

In the name of our sanity, it was a sacrifice that had to be made.

In any case, the UCO administration is to be applauded for taking the concerns of, well, just about everyone into consideration.

After all, they will probably need a break this fall, too. •

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Editor in Chief Allison Franklin Managing Editor Emily Bullard Copy Editor Susan Brown Ad Manager Mike Thiessen Ad Sales Tay Gavin Writer Jarrod Briley Writer Sarah Davis

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Fall break in July?

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How DO YOU FEEL ABOUT

UCO REINSTATING FALL BREAK?

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"They should have never taken it away. It'd give me time to rest. Otherwise, from Labor Day on, you have no break."

—DARLA WOODARD Junior elementary education major and prospective student services employee

"In the college of education, it's really important because many students work with the schools and it traditionally falls on the same days as the state teachers meetings."

"I like the decision. I missed the fall break last academic year. Student reaction last fall was very negative. Student satisfaction should increase."

—APRIL HAULMAN

—GARY STEWARD

professor of education at UCO

professor of sociology at UCO

"Definitely a must. I'd probably be lazy, but any break's nice. You don't bum out as easily."

—MICHAELGLENDINNING junior theater major

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"The more breaks, the better. I'll go back to Colorado."

"Everybody needs a break to have a little time to study or party."

"It's a perfect time for a break and I think it's great. I was disappointed last year when they didn't have it"

—JEREMY JONES

—JENNIFER LEU

—ALICE BRENDLE

—DAN ARCHIBALD

freshman architecture major

junior marketing major

junior nursing major

graduate student studying special education

"It doesn't really matter to me. Since I take night classes, it's not a real issue."

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Napster website faces court battles Music downloading not a problem at UCO, official says news about the website.

"Napster 'the program' is not guilty. Some Staff Writer Napster users, yes. All CD's have a copyright. apster.com , a website with an estimated This makes the distribution of the material ten million users, is facing court battles without the consent of the artist illegal," said against music artists and the Recording Thiessen.

Dozens of songs can be downloaded from the Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Colleges nationwide have banned Napster site at any time. When students are taking advantage of the free music, the from campus. result is increased Internet traffic.

When asked if Napster has The traffic causes web created problems at UCO, officials "All CD's have a connections to work more slowly said no. around campus. Also, university "I haven't heard anything about copyright. This makes Internet access bills rise. it here," said James Barrow, the distribution of the College kids aren't fazed. The director of the campus computer Nua Internet Survey report, labs. material without the "Napster University: File The website was created to Swapping and the Future of enable users to locate music consent of the artist Entertainment," said college available in the MP3 music format. ill eg al. " students would pay as much as Music artists such as Metallica $15 per month for Napster if they and Dr. Dre have filed charges had to do so. against the Internet business. They —Mike Thiessen The report also stated that say the website infringes on senior advertising over 70 percent of university copyright laws. major students surveyed use Napster at The RIAA believes Napster is hurting CD sales because of the amount of music least once a month, and 57 percent use it weekly. being downloaded by users through the site.

The survey showed 63 percent have spent The debate over Napster's innocence will be heard when the site's creators face charges more time listening to downloaded music this pressed by the RIAA in San Francisco next year than last year.

Music sales may be increased by student usage month.

Napster denies wrongdoing in the charges. It of Napster. According to a study by the digital music industry, 60 percent of those surveyed said claims not to control the files its users share.

Mike Thiessen, UCO advertising senior, uses they bought recordings from music stores after Napster and follows the abundance of recent hearing downloaded songs. •

BY SARAH DAVIS

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Most Napster users not kids, study says

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o you think the average Napster user is a college student with a greater appetite for music than his or her CD budget will allow?

Think again.

The biggest group of users of the controversial computer software that lets you easily share MP3 music files with others is those over 30, according to a new study by the Pew Internet Project.

Forty-two percent of Napster users are in the 30-49 age group, and another 9 percent are 50 or older. The study also found that 64 percent of Napster users are male, and most of them are

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Internet veterans.

Bad news for the recording industry — only 2 percent have paid for music they downloaded.

But overall, the number of computer users who download music files is relatively small — only 14 percent of all those with Net access have ever used Napster or similar programs, such as Gnutella, CuteMX or ScourExchange.

A slightly greater number, 16 percent, have listened to streaming music — songs which play over the Internet but aren't saved to users' hard drives. • — Dwight Silverman, College Press Services

PUMP PRICES: Commuters suffer most continued from page 1 than anything else," he said.

Hickenbotham could be glad he is going west instead of to the midwest where gas prices have been 50 to 60 cents above the national average per gallon.

"It's sick up here, $2.30 for a gallon of gas. I remember paying 80 cents in Oklahoma. Now mowing the lawn costs as much as a pack of cigarettes," said Amanda Ruyle, a former UCO student now living near Milwaukee.

Last week, Governor Frank O'Bannon of Indiana suspended the state sales tax on gas for 60 days under a 1981 law created in response to the gas crisis of the 1970s.

"We're looking at ways as to why the Midwest stands out so much higher than the rest of the country," O'Bannon said.

Skyrocketing midwestern gas prices have led to an investigation by local and federal governments.

Vice president Al Gore, in Come By," from Milwaukee's response to news that oil companies Journal Sentinel, attempts to have made up to 500 percent profits discredit the industry's defense.

According to -the article, "The this year, told reporters, "The Environmental circumstances Protection Agency clearly warrant a says there's plenty of broadened reformulated investigation to see gasoline in the area; if there is collusion." in fact, there are Industry 650,000 gallons executives deny more than there these allegations. were last year at this According to time.

Associated Press "The agency also writer Jennifer says that motorists Loven, "They blame in St. Louis and price increases on Louisville — areas market conditions, that use ethanol in tight supplies, their gasoline, just transportation problems and complications in as the Milwaukee-Chicago area refining the newly required cleaner- does — are paying 40 cents less per burning gasoline, especially when gallon than we are."

The federal government has ethanol is used in the blends as it is emphasized it wants a fast and in Chicago and Milwaukee."

The article "Gas Truth Hard To feasible solution to America's

current gas crisis.

"The news that they're moving forward with this investigation will be a clear signal to the oil companies to bring down prices immediately," said Sen. Richard Durbin, D-111.

One of the few universal

opinions on the subject is that gas prices will peak in the summer and begin declining by the fall as they do every year.

"This trip'11 hurt my wallet. But if prices drop in time for school, well it'll be better late than never," Hickenbotham said. •

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UCO to host summer blood drive in July "Sometimes people get a little offended at some of the questions, like 'Have you been in jail recently?' but Staff Writer most people understand we have to ask those questions n collaboration with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, to protect the blood supply," Manning said.

UCO will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., There are other restrictions regarding who cannot July 5 in front of the UCO Bookstore. donate blood.

"The process of giving blood takes about 45 minutes Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh more total," said Eden Manning, manager of mobile than 105 pounds. They cannot have been tattooed recruitment for the Oklahoma Blood within the past year.

Institute.

"Because they use needles when "Turnout for summer "When you consider that [there is] tattooing, there is a risk of catching someone out there whose life may be some pretty nasty diseases, like AIDS or blood drives is normally changed by donating, then that's pretty hepatitis. So, (the Institute) has to lower than the rest of amazing. A lot of people really rely on protect the blood from that," Manning people donating blood)," Manning said. the year, but that's said.

"Turnout for summer blood drives is Most over-the-counter medications normally lower than the rest of the year, normal because there such as aspirin can be taken before but that's normal because there are are fewer students on donating. fewer students on campus," she said.

However, the person taking the After giving blood, donors are asked campus." medication must not show any not to participate in highly strenuous symptoms of a weakened immune activities or do any heavy lifting. system, like severe sneezing or lung —Eden Manning "Heavy lifting can cause bruising and congestion. manager of mobile strenuous activities can cause recruitment for the "It doesn't matter so much what dehydration. But after giving, donors Oklahoma Blood Institute medication a person is taking. It matters can resume normal daily activities and more how the person is feeling," even jog if they want to, just as long as Manning said. "If they are feeling OK, then it's usually they don't overdo it," Manning said. fine for them to donate."

Each year, UCO hosts four blood drives. It is the Blood donation begins with a review of information only college to have an organization (the regarding who can and cannot donate. This is followed Bloodhounds) dedicated to promoting blood drives, by filling out registration forms and answering health Manning said. questions.

For more information, call 974-2245. •

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Professional illustrator's works on display

BY JARROD BRILEY

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he artwork of Tom Simonton, professional illustrator, will be display in the UCO Donna Nigh Gallery through July 19.

Located on the second floor of the University Center, the exhibit will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Over 40 of the works displayed at the exhibit will be for sale. They vary in size and price, Simonton said.

Simonton prefers realism and paints subjects ranging from children to science fiction.

"I like to paint characters that I know and care about, Simonton said.

"It is exciting for me to try to get some of the characters' qualities, whether it is their warmth, vitality, harshness, tenderness, solemness or frivolity."

Simonton's work has been used by KWTV Channel 9, IBM, Southwestern Bell and the University of Oklahoma.

Although he enjoys the work, Simonton is sometimes frustrated by the business aspect of illustrating.

"I'll create a piece that I am really happy with and end up being told to redo it because [the company commissioning the work] has something else in mind. But that's just how it is," he said.

For more information, call Denise Wynia at 974-2432. •

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KING TUT: omniplex exhibit displays 'wonderful things'

BY KIMBERLY HAWS

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ith a weary sigh, Howard Carver wiped the sweat from his brow. Time was running out.

Picks and shovels clanked against sand and limestone as Carver's workers searched the barren ground for a secret Egyptian tomb.

The hot earth heated the soles of Carver's boots as he fretted over the progress. This was his last chance to find the resting place of ancient Egypt's boy king, Tutankhamun.

Lord Carnarvon had grown impatient with Carver's expeditions. The wealthy Englishman had already funded Carver's five other trips to the Valley of the Kings. This would be his last. If Carver fell short this time, the British Egyptologist would not get another chance.

As it turned out, he wouldn't need one.

In November 1922, with the help of his water boy, Carver discovered the only pharaoh's tomb to be found intact in modern times.

He spent the following decade working in the tomb, studying the more than 2,000 items revealed inside.

Because of the delicate nature of the artifacts, only 55 small items ever traveled outside the Cairo museum. The large items never traveled at all and could only be viewed in Egypt.

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at the Omniplex museum through Sept. 15 in burial with the king. the "'Wonderful Things' From the Pharaoh's According to Egyptian mythology, the Tomb" exhibit. spirit of the departed king would begin a Tutankhamun came to power when he was journey to the Kingdom of the Dead after the just nine years old. He died unexpectedly burial process. about nine years later, circa 1325 B.C. This was expected to be a difficult and An autopsy of the dangerous journey, mummy indicated his so the tomb was death probably furnished with a resulted from a blow copy of the Book of to the head, but no the Dead. one knows whether it This book gave was a malicious instructions for the attack or an journey to the land accidental injury. of the dead and the The Egyptians soul's appearance believed that when a before Osiris, the pharaoh died, the king of the dead. body or some form of If the soul was his likeness must be granted a good preserved in order for judgment by Osiris, the spirit to exist in it went to live in the the afterlife.

Egyptian's concept A 70-day ritual of heaven, the fields was performed in of Yaru. which the body was Existence there dried and the internal was believed to be organs were removed much like life on and preserved. The earth. Therefore, all PHOTO BY MASA KOBORI ritual was termed Replicated artifacts from King of the pharaoh's "mummification."

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physical realm so they would exist for his use in the spiritual realm.

Visitors to the "Wonderful Things" exhibit will catch a glimpse of what Carver must have felt when he opened the seal to the pharaoh's tomb after it had remained undisturbed for 3,000 years.

The tomb's discovery may have angered many, but it nevertheless provided an insight into Egyptian culture that had previously been unimaginable.

Guards stand at attention, ready to spring into action at the king's command. Chariots wait for battle, goddesses spread their protective wings and nearly everything shimmers with gold.

Now the replicated artifacts on display at the Omniplex are a silent testament to the Egyptians' attention to detail and passion for excellence.

Copies of the pharaoh's throne, funerary mask, chariot and even his mummy are all part of the showcase, in addition to more than 100 other items.

For all those interested in Egyptology, "Wonderful Things" provides a unique opportunity to see treasures from another place in time and another part of the world.

It's an insight into the civilization that gave us the 24-hour day, seven-day week and 365-day year.

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Wranglers get ready for Monday Night Football

BY JUSTIN VILLINES

fter a horrible five-game skid, the Oklahoma Wranglers got back on track with an exciting 58-50 win over the Iowa Barnstormers June 24 in The Myraid.

Before the Wranglers can celebrate the July 4th holiday, they have to get past the Arizona Rattlers next Monday night, July 3, at The Myriad.

The Rattlers easily won the two teams' first meeting 42-28, on June 15.

Oklahoma, 5-5, is still in the playoff race and really needs a win over Arizona to keep its playoff hopes alive. •

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he United States Basketball League (USBL) ended the regular season of its 15th anniversary year June 25. The USBL will hold its Ninth Annual Post-Season Festival June 29 - July 2.

The league's top eight teams will travel to the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas to play a single-elimination tournament which will determine the 2000 USBL Champion.

The quarterfinals will start June 29, with #3 seed New Jersey playing #6 Long Island at noon CDT, #2 Pennsylvania playing #7 Oklahoma at 2:30 p.m., #1 Dodge City playing #8 Atlantic City at 5:00 p.m. and #4 Kansas against #5 Florida at 7:30 p.m.

The semifinals will be played June 30 and will have the New Jersey/Long Island winner against the Pennsylvania/Oklahoma winner at 5:00 p.m. and the Dodge City/Atlantic City winner facing the Kansas/Florida winner at 7:30 p.m.

The USBL and the host, Kansas Cagerz, will have a player's showcase game, 3-point shooting contest and dunk contest on July 1.

These events will begin at 7:00. The Championship Game will take place July 2. The game will begin at 3:00.

The Storm have won six of their last eight games and finished fourth place in the USBL's Southern Division.

Oklahoma played the Valleydawgs twice during the regular season, losing the first meeting 117-103 in Pennsylvania and winning the second game 119-110 in Enid. •

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Resignations result in four new positions; replacement search begins

BY ALLISON FRANKLIN

Editor in Chief ollowing the resignations of two UCO administrators, four new positions have opened up in the student services office, said Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president of student services.

Lynn Means, former director of student activities, and Kristen Eckstein, former coordinator of student programs, submitted letters stating they would resign effective September 30 and July 14, respectively. Gage rendered both resignations effective June 22.

Gage said that upon receiving Means' letter of resignation May 19, she began to look at all the programming areas in student services.

She said she considered what could be done to better serve the students and how a stronger team could be made.

"We came up with a new title, 'campus life,' which would combine two entities — student activities and multicultural student services," said Gage, who found many similarities between the two offices.

"They both promoted social, cultural and educational programs, and also guided and advised student organizations," she said.

The restructuring will reduce a duplication

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of effort and will focus much-needed Homecoming, work with the Mr. and Miss attention on the Greek system, student UCO pageants, and be involved in Broncho government and the President's Leadership Cousins and other campus programs.

"This person will do mostly hands-on Council (PLC), said Jarrod Noftsger, assistant advisement and program implementation," to the vice president for student services.

Gage said.

Four new administrators will Two other coordinator be hired, including a campus life "If there are any positions are open as well. director and three coordinators.

These coordinators will deal Dr. Robert Epstein, an bright young primarily with multicultural associate business professor at student services and will assist graduates who UCO, has been named the with programs such as the Powinterim campus director, are looking for a wow and Miss Black UCO. They according to an anonymous will also sponsor multicultural university official. fascinating, fun organizations on campus.

Gage hopes to have all four "The restructuring will job, we're positions permanently filled by effectively thrust the the beginning of the fall interested." multicultural office into the semester. limelight," Noftsger said.

She will form separate The salaries for all three committees comprised of —Dr. Kathryn Gage coordinator positions will be students, faculty and vice president of advertised at $25,000 a year. administrators to fill each of the student services "If there are any bright young new positions. graduates who are looking for a fascinating, A seven-member committee has already fun job, we're interested. We want someone been formed to hire the campus life director.

The new director, whose salary will be who loves this campus," Gage said.

With administrative reorganization in the $45,000 a year, will sponsor PLC, oversee works, UCO's student services department Greek life and be very hands-on, Gage said.

A "coordinator of student activities" will promises to offer the same programs it always also be hired to oversee Winterglow and has. But now there will be a team instead of

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two facets split, Gage said.

The location of the new offices has not yet been determined.

"What's important is not where the chair is, but who the person sitting in the chair is," she said.

UCO President Dr. Roger Webb has a positive outlook on the restructuring of student services and the effects it will have on the coming year.

"The recommendations regarding organizational changes were studied by Dr. Gage. I support her recommendations totally and I think they will work out very well for UCO," Webb said.

Noftsger is excited about the upcoming changes.

"This gives us an opportunity to hire a seasoned professional who has a degree in student development. This individual will have an effective understanding of the student body population and the issues students go through," Noftsger said.

Student leaders on campus are also looking forward to fall and the changes it will bring.

"Once everyone gets hired, I think it will streamline the whole system. It will better the lines of communication between all the student activities on campus," said Daniel Harris, student body president. •

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stated she was resigning to stay home with her children. • No issues of disagreement between Means and Gage were mentioned in Means' letter of resignation, Noftsger said.

Means said she tried to meet with Gage "a number of times over the past several months" to discuss issues and Gage repeatedly refused to meet with her.

Noftsger said Gage met with Means on a regular basis and that Means had ample opportunities to discuss issues with her.

Means said she provided more than four months professional notice because she didn't want her students to feel abandoned or her co-workers to be overburdened at the start of the new year.

She also thought this time might allow complications to be worked out between her

and Gage.

Although less than two months remain until the start of the fall semester, Gage is confident that responsibilities in the student activities will be taken care of.

Stacy McNeiland, who served as coadvisor to PLC with Means, will take over all PLC responsibilities.

"I have big shoes to fill, but Lynn has done an excellent job teaching me to be a great PLC advisor," said McNeiland, who has worked with Means for six years.

Means' and Eckstein's other duties will be handled by UCO students and employees until new administrative positions are filled.

"In the short term, a liaison from the student services office and volunteers in the student activities office will help out," Gage said.

Eckstein, who worked at UCO for one year, said she resigned because structural changes in the student activities office would require her to hold more responsibility in her job position than she felt she was capable of handling.

"I wouldn't have had the resources to serve all the students who needed assistance," she said.

Noftsger said Eckstein never brought these concerns to Gage.

UCO President Dr. Roger Webb expressed disappointment regarding Means' and Eckstein's resignations.

"They have served UCO very well. I have really admired their leadership — Lynn Means' for many years — and I admire both of them," Webb said.

Gage shared similar feelings.

The Academic Support Center is now taking applications for the following positions for the Fall 2000 Semester Information Assistants (Front Desk and Clerical Duties) Math and English Tutors

"I think anytime someone leaves who has served the university well, they leave a legacy of growth, caring, and good ideas. They leave the campsite better than they find it," she said.

McNeiland also spoke highly of the two administrators.

"The students, faculty and staff will greatly miss their energy, creativity and dedication to the university," she said.

Means' and Eckstein's responsibilities included advising student organizations, overseeing high-profile campus events, serving on campus-wide committees, and serving as mentors and personal advisors. •

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Staff Writer Students are not required to use the trip for credit. or UCO students interested in art and adventure, "There's a whole itinerary of things people can be there are four remaining vacancies for "The Great doing. You don't have to paint or write. You can spend Canadian Adventure" Aug. 5 - 11. the days hiking or just relaxing if you like," Palmer said.

Led by Dr. Bob Palmer, chairman of the art and This is the first trip to Canada. For the last two years design department, 24 students, faculty, friends and the group has gone to the Grand Canyon. family will travel to Alberta, The tentative schedule includes Canada to paint, write, trips to glaciers, waterfalls, Calgary "There's a whole ite nerary photograph or just relax in the Museum Murals and Banff National far-northern Rockies.

Park. of things people can be doing.

"This will be our third year. I "There are always two groups, You don't have to paint think it's going to be a great trip one that leisurely looks around and and a great way to take off a younger group that'll hike. We or write. You can spend the days before school begins," Palmer take two vans to accommodate both PHOTO PROVIDED said. types of students going," Palmer hiking or just relaxing if you like."

This picture, taken in Alberta, Canada, displays one of the many Students can earn two hours said. of art credit for attending the The total cost of the trip is $1200 sights UCO students will see first hand on their upcoming Canadian —Dr. Bob Palmer adventure Aug. 5 - 11. trip. and the money is due July 3. sponsor of the trip To receive credit, students The fee includes transportation, must return with at least six lodging at Rafter Six Resort in International Students drawings, paintings or photographs they completed Seebe, Alberta, Canada, and one meal. during the trip.

Participants will not need a passport, but will need Study English and prepare for Students may also write a 12-page essay on their a photo-ID at the airport. the TOEFL in a friendly and experience for credit.

For more information, call Palmer at 974-5204. •

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first, let me say, that I very much appreciate The Vista allowing me the opportunity to comment. I think it's important for the campus community to be aware of the circumstances surrounding Kristen Eckstein's and my "resignation."

I had submitted my resignation in May, effective September 30, 2000, providing more than four months professional notice. It was very important to me to stay long enough to see some major departmental programs through: sorority Formal Rush, the President's Leadership Council summer leadership retreat, Porn and Cheer camps, Orientation, Greek Convocation, etc.

I wanted to stay through the beginning of the new semester to help ensure all our student organizations were on solid ground for the new year. I did not want to burden my fellow team members in Student Services by dumping my

responsibilities in their laps. And the last thing I wanted was for our students to feel abandoned.

Kristen submitted her letter of resignation last week, effective July 14, 2000. Only Kristen can speak to why she made the decision to leave the university.

The very next morning, Dr. Kathryn Gage walked into the Student Activities office and announced that she had the authority to make both our resignations effective immediately.

Neither Kristen nor I had ever been reprimanded or visited with concerning any wrongdoing.

Neither Kristen nor I have been provided any reason for this decision.

We were not even given an opportunity to ask any questions that morning. The most important fact to note: neither Kristen nor I had any intention of making June 22 our last day at UCO. I have been with the university

for 11 years — 16, if you count my time as an undergraduate. I have two degrees from UCO. I have served on the UCO Alumni Board of Directors for over 10 years. So much of who I am and what I love is wrapped up in this beautiful place.

I feel as if an immediate family member has died — that I am mourning the loss of a dear loved one that passed away suddenly, with no opportunity for closure and no chance to say goodbye.

It's common for two professionals to not see eye-to-eye, and there were several issues in which Dr. Gage and I did not agree. However, I had tried to meet with Dr. Gage a number of times over the past several months. She had repeatedly refused to meet with me and had refused to discuss these issues. And without any attempt at communicating with me, she made this decision.

I could go into great detail

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regarding the highly volatile and often abusive environment in which we in Student Services all live; however, the real losers here are our students. The lack of consideration for our students during all of this is what saddens me the most.

Please allow me this opportunity to make clear how much I loved what I did. I enjoyed every minute of it. I have grown so much as a professional and as a person because of my daily interaction with the wide range of personalities and

cultures that make UCO. Over the years, I know that I have learned so much more from the students than they ever learned from me. I will remember the past 11 years with fondness and the memories will forever warm my heart.

God bless the University of Central Oklahoma.

Sincerely, Lynn Means

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Due to their long hours, greasy food and cold coffee, the editorial staff of The Vista was unable to put up resistance when I tried to con them into allowing me to write horoscopes for the second week in a row.

Gemini: (May 21 - June 21) Having twins as your astrological sign does not give you an excuse for doing bad things and blaming them on your "evil twin brother, Skippy."

Nobody, including the judge, will believe you.

Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Your life takes a turn for the better this week when you find out that, with a little fast talking, you can get grad school credit for watching "Jerry Springer." This makes you almost as happy as the day you changed your major to "Ben & Jerry's Consumption" from your old major of chemistry.

Leo: (July 23 - Aug. 22) It is safe to go home now. The statute of limitations has expired.

Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) I told you last week, stop that. You know very well what I am talking about.

Libra: (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) The stars say you will have bad luck and experience a traumatic event this week. My guess is that you will be trampled to death by 12-year-old girls chasing Justin from N'Sync.

Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You will meet an attractive stranger this week who will fall madly in love

with you, until he or she meets your best friend. Buy them something nice for their wedding, which will be in September.

Sagittarius: (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) The new, taxpayer-friendly IRS will introduce you to its new auditing system, "Tying a Sack of Live Rats Over Your Head," which they will cheerfully point out is much nicer than the now-obsolete "Tying a Sack of Live Rats Over Your Head and Whacking it With a Stick."

Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Your chemistry experiment goes horribly wrong this weekend when you mix two volatile liquids in the wrong order. For the last time, it goes "Beer before liquor, you get sicker. Liquor before beer, you're in the clear."

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Aries: (March 21 - April 19) Your front door will be kicked in by the S.W A.T. team this week. A hail of bullets will end your practice of stealing "Hot Pockets" brand snack food from the break room.

Taurus: (April. 20 - May 20) Having seen your future in the stars, I realize that you are in grave danger.

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• The exhibition "Visuals" by free-lance illustrator Tom Simonton will be held July 6 - July 19 at the Donna Night Art Gallery at UCO. Call 974-2432 for more information.

• KC and the Sunshine Band will play at 8:30 p.m. July 3 at Frontier City. Call 4782412 for more information.

• The exhibition, "Tutankhamun: • Bob Dylan will perform at 7 p.m. July 6 at `Wonderful Things' from the Pharaoh's the Zoo Amphitheater. Phil Lesh and Tomb," will be on display through Sept. 15 Friends will open. For more information, at the Omniplex, 2100 N.E. 52nd St. call 297-3000.

Replicas of the pharaoh's sacred and personal possessions will be showcased. For more information, call 602-6664 or log on to 1-9 17,tatCr www.omniplex.org.

• Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park will perform "The Tempest" at 8 p.m.

Thursdays through Sundays, June 15 to July 9 at Hafer Park in Edmond. For more • The 50th Annual Watermelon Concert information, call 340-1222. presented by the UCO Community Summer Band program will be held at 7 p.m. June 29 • An opera written by UCO professor Sam on the Mitchell Hall lawn. Admission and Magrill, "Showdown on Two Street," will watermelon is free. For more information, premiere at 8 p.m. June 30 at UCO's call 974-3375.

Mitchell Hall. Performances will continue at 8 p.m. on July 1 and 2. Tickets are $11 for • The Sunday Twilight Concert Series will adults and $5 for those 21 and under. For present the Red Dirt Rangers at 6:30 p.m. more information, call 340-0078. Call 974July 2 at the Myriad Botanical Gardens 3375 for tickets.

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$fecial Everts • A Downtown Now Fourth of July Garden Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 4 at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.

Admission is free. Fireworks will begin at 9:30. For more information, call 297-3994.

• Edmond's LibertyFest will be held July 1 4. Activities include Taste of Edmond, KiteFest, Road Rally and a bike tour. A parade will be held at 10 a.m. July 4 in downtown Edmond. Games and entertainment will be held at 12 p.m. July 4 at Hafer Park. A fireworks display will begin at 7-p.m. at UCO's Wantland Stadium. For more information, call 341-4344.

• A daylong Mexican Festival will be held July 8 at Frontier City theme park. Four Mexican bands will play and ethnic foods and beverages will be served. For more information, call 478-2412. •

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