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he Oklahoma Board of Regents raised tuition costs at all colleges, universities and educational institutions in the state at a May 25 meeting. The Regents have spent the last two years urging Legislature to reopen the tuition question, according to Maryanne Maletz, vice-president of budget finance for the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education. "The increase will be effective for the fall 2001 session," said Harve Allen, director of media relations for the Regents. Legislature approved the decision on May 15, said Allen. "The change will raise tuition seven percent for residents and nine percent for non-residents," said Maletz. ... "Across the state [the increase]
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will bring in $15.4 million," she said. UCO's current tuition cost is $49 per credit hour, but with the cost increase, students will be paying $52.40. "Roughly two-thirds of the funding [at UCO] will into faculty and staff salaries and benefits," said Charlie Johnson, director of the news bureau. Utilities will absorb some of the money, in addition to more tuition for students and student loan repayinents, Johnson said. According to Maletz, each administrator from each campus will be able to use the funding to their discretion as long as it meets the needs of students. "Each institution sets its own budget to fit the needs of the students," Maletz said. The Oklahoma Board of Regents of Higher Education is the financial and governing body
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Pedestrians, vehicles compete for space the DPS tries to be as positive with people and side- walk offenders as possible. Staff Writer "People must realize that there are rules you must follow when driving on campus." s if walking alone at night, finding a The rules for driving on campus apply to all parking space and making it to classes vehicles, whether it is a car, truck, golf cart or on time is not enough for UCO possibly even the new popular motorized students to worry about, now there seems to be scooters. one more thing to add to the list. Students must "All drivers must call the DPS station and now also be cautious of people on golf carts and get permission to drive on the side walk before motorized scooters speeding down the hand. Also, everyone must adhere to the speed sidewalks. limit. You cannot go over 10 miles per hour, Assistant Police Chief Ted Jones said that but we suggest you go as slow as possible and all vehicles must have the hazard lights flashing at all times," said Jones. If the DPS does see anyone not following the rules of sidewalk driving, the proper actions will be taken. "We try to be as nice as possible on the first offense," said Jones. "If someone drives on campus and didn't call to let us know first, on the first offense we'll probable let you off with a warning. If it happens again, the driver will be issued a ticket." AralwAoridrie PHOTO BY KELLY TESTER The same rules also apply for faculty, staff and maintenance of UCO. Various service vehicles block high-traffic "If it's a UCO employee breaking the rules, sidewalks on campus. New regulations may we'll contact their supervisor and get the soon clear the walkways for pedestrians. problem taken care of as soon as possible," said BY LORALEA KNOX
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Jones. Jones says DPS doesn't drive on the sidewalks during peak hours. "We try to take as many calls as we can on foot during peak hours of class times," said Jones. Private automobiles are not the problem, according to Jones. "We really haven't had that much of a problem with normal drivers on the sidewalks," said Jones. "Now what our new problems seem to be are the golf carts and these new motorized scooters that all the kids are using." Jones recalls seeing one student fly past him at the University Center one afternoon. He says the kid had to have been going at least 30 to 35 miles per hour because he tried to jump in his car and follow him, but by that time the kid was out of sight. "I wouldn't be surprised if UCO passed some new rules this summer that are specifically made for those scooters," said Jones. Carl Breazeale, occupational and technology professor, is working on golf cart safety classes based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA.) The plan will be in place "as quick as I can work it out," said Breazeale, "maybe August."
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OPINION & EDITORIAL Do YOU FEEL SAFE SHARING THE SIDEWALK WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES?
"Yeah, if they aren't "If the campus police going too fast." aren't allowed on the
—Brandon Tindle sidewalks, then they senior MIS major shouldn't
be allowed either." —BRYAN BARBER senior geography major
Speedbumps may make sidewalks safer "Yeah, I can hear them "No, nobody feels safe with coming, so I just get out of those. When students are walking out of class, those the way." —CHASE RETHERFORD on the vehicles may not see freshman history major them." —SHOVA TIWARI senior MI5 major
"I feel safe." —YICHEN SU senior business administration major
Sidewalks are intended to provide a safe means for pedestrians to move about without fear of being run over by motorized vehicles. At UCO, the sidewalks are used by maintenance golf carts, as a cross-campus shortcut for unauthorized automobiles, as quick access for emergency personnel and now for motorized scooters. Campus police cannot drive on the sidewalks during peak class times unless an emergency occurs. Students and faculty who need to pull up to buildings to load or unload heavy items must notify the DPS before driving on campus and are reminded the speed limit is 5 miles per hour. Apparently the golf cart drivers and
"I guess it isa little dangerous, because sometime you can't see them coming." —BEENA JOHN
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destination and disappeared into a building or made it off campus. The answer may be speed traps on the sidewalks, with motorcycle cops hiding behind the artillery near Thatcher Hall or waiting in the foyer of the Education Building for a scooter to go racing by. Or maybe the university could install stoplights at key intersections were the walkers have the right of way and the drivers have to push a button to cross. While not everyone operating these vehicles is guilty of negligent driving, the few bad apples that have little regard for the pedestrians can make walking across campus a nerve-racking experience. Let's not forget why they are called sidewalks.
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"I feel pretty safe. I see them going by. I hear them and step aside."
motorized scooter riders are exempt. The speeds these operators reach while on the sidewalks would get them a ticket on many of the surrounding city streets. These drivers often seem irritated by the foot traffic, the reason why the sidewalks were built sidewalks were built. A proposed policy would allow only golf cart drivers who have taken a driving safety course to get behind the wheel. A sidewalk certification might mean pedestrians no longer have to jump onto the grass every time the sound of an engine is heard racing up from behind. The scooters may be more difficult to control. By the time DPS could respond to a call about a speeding scooter, that person would have already reached his
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Track team hangs up their running shoes for the last time BY BRADLEY PEMBERTON Managing Editor
s of 9:35 p.m. May 26, the UCO track and field and cross-country programs officially disbanded. Following the national meet in Edwardsville Ill., the 100year-old program ran out of breath because it could not raise the estimated $300,000 needed to repair the track. During the spring semester, President Roger Webb cited a lack of university funds. The university also wanted to keep the track and field facilities on campus. Paul Parent, former track and
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of the track situation. The team used Oklahoma Christian University's track for its spring meets and practices. Edmond North also said UCO could use their facilities. In addition, university fenced-off the throwing field during the spring season because of a proposed parking lot. Had approval been given to utilize other Edmond schools, track would have joined golf in
programs were being considered to replace track and field. Pneumonia kept Parent at home during nationals, but he said, "As of 9:35 Saturday, you can call me mister or you can call me pa, you just can't call me coach." The 2000-01 season produced four of the 85 All-American runners under Parent's 22-year tenure as head coach.
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Pearl Harbor Titanic meets World War II in this historically inaccurate love story set. The director could have used the first five minutes and cut the next forty. The love story Hollywood packed into this infamous moment in American history is their way of appealing to the tender-hearted. While the special effects in the battle scenes pull you to the edge of your seat, do not use this movie to write a history paper. C+
Frazier was arrested April 28 for unauthorized use of Managing Editor professors' computers in Old Police officers from UCO and North. He was not a student Edmond coordinated Tuesday to and had been given a trespass apprehend a man on trespassing warning from UCO. charges. According to Sgt. Jon Donald Earl Frazier Jr., 32, Peoples with UCO DPS, Frazier was taken into custody after was charged Wednesday officers chased him across morning in Edmond municipal court for trespassing, escape campus and through Fink Park. BY BRADLEY PEMBERTON
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UCO and Edmond Police apprehend trespassing suspect Donald Earl Frazier Jr. at Fink Park Tuesday following a pursuit that originated at the UCO University Center. An officer injured during the chase was treated for wrist injuries and is on medical leave.
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from arrest and resisting arrest. Peoples recognized Frazier while walking through the University Center early Tuesday evening. Frazier fled the building and UCO officers pursued. Sgt. Shirley Lanning continued the pursuit on foot through a densely wooded area east of Fink Park. Frazier attempted to double back, but was caught by Edmond officers, Peoples said. UCO officer Michael Crowel suffered a chipped bone in his wrist during the pursuit and will be on medical leave for at least the next two weeks, Peoples said.
The Mummy Returns Killer midget skeletons, big black bugs, a precocious little boy and an animated version of the World Wrestling Federation's The Rock." What else do you need for the perfect action adventure film? Well, there are a few bugs that aren't scarab beetles. There are too many characters, too much Moulin Rouge action and too little plot are The set and the problems. Nonetheless, your cinematography are kids will love it and you can exceptional. The title suggests tolerate it. C+ a period romance, but be prepared for songs by Shrek Madonna, David Bowie, This is not movie for those Queen as well as many other who only like traditional fairy contemporary artists. The tales. This is a movie for the singing is below average at best Saturday Night Live and is often grating. The Generation. It is witty, fun and dialogue is bland and the full of surprises. You will want humor too sparse to carry the to see this one with your kids movie. Waiting for the video since many of the jokes will be release may not be a bad idea. over their head. You can buy this one when it comes out on C+ video. Of course it will be for the kids and not really for your Evolution A laugh-a-minute science collection. A fiction film starring David Duchovny from The X Files. Freddy Got Fingered He is not the stoic FBI agent, This movie is perfect for but rather a top-notch research anyone who gets a kick out of biologist working at a crude bathroom humor. community college in Arizona Everyone else will hate it. At when a meteor impacts nearby. times, I had to cover my eyes. The crazy animals that evolve However, I admit to laughing at a rapid pace keep the plot out loud too, so this movie is moving forward. The comedy hard to rate. D+
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previews for this movie, but we throat businessman. were hopeful Danny DeVito The two meet and Martin Lawrence would when Kevin and an not disappoint us. accomplice, Berger What's The Worst That (John Leguizamo), Could Happen ended up being are surprised by Max neck cramps from sitting too e.at his beach house close to the screen. The movie that Kevin and Berger were in the process of robbing. Berger gets away, but Kevin is arrested. As he is being led away, Max spies Kevin's lucky ring, and tells police the ring is his. Having taken his revenge, Max has drawn a line in the sand igniting a fierce battle of wills for ownership of the ring. Kevin escapes from police and enlists the aid of his partners to get the ring back. It is special to him because it was a gift from his girlfriend Amber (Carmen Ejogo). was a wonderful surprise. This Kevin's supporters include movie pairs two men -from Berger, fencer Uncle Jack different sides of the tracks and (Bernie Mac), computer genius similar occupations. Windham (Lenny Clarke) and Kevin (Lawrence) is a Berger's wife Ann Marie (Ana professional, high-dollar thief Gasteyer). Max has the and Max (DeVito) is a cut- reluctant support of his wife
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Internship opportunity takes another path that she could not afford to attend school while going unpaid for her work, Castle Staff Writer decided against pursuing the internship. hen a woman decided to All of that changed when Dr. K.J. Tullis, continue her education assistant dean of the College of Business through college a few years Administration, informed her of taking the ago, she often was asked, internship through Oklahoma Center for "What degree are you pursuing?" She would Information Technology Excellence reply, "An M.R.S. degree — you know, (OCITE), which would pier her $10 an hour `Mrs.' — a degree to put around this finger," for 20 hours of work each week for 16 weeks. as she pointed to her left ring finger on Thrilled that she was able to go to school which a wedding band is worn. and take the internship, Castle accepted the To many, college is a position in December 1999. best chance to find Mr. or She began work for Mrs. Right. Webcasts.com in Oklahoma That was the least of City, which had recently Ercilia Criss Castle's been integrated into iBEAM thoughts when she resigned Broadcasting. from a professional position "It was a tremendous in February 1999 to attend experience for a business school at UCO full-time. student," she said. "You Little did she know that couldn't ask for a better in a mere 10 months, after internship in an academic taking an internship, she standpoint." would meet the man of her During her spring break in dreams. 2000, Castle was able to "It was a great spend more time working. internship, and one that Because iBEAM was a PHOTO PROVIDED changed my life forever," growing company, offices Castle said. Ercilia Criss Castle were being renovated. Because of a job transfer, As she was stepping into Castle, 32, moved from the elevator to go home one night, she Kansas to Oklahoma in 1997 with her three noticed a few of her co-workers staying late children, ages 15, 11 and 10. to move furniture in an office that was to be She has a bachelor's degree in marketing recarpeted. Someone then asked her to stay and is currently in the graduate program at and help in the process. UCO with a focus on e-commerce. Having no interest in helping, Castle was After meeting with the president of a about to decline the request when she saw marketing association in November 1999, Mark Barnett. Castle learned of an internship at that "There was some interest there," she said. company. She decided to stay late that night to "I was intrigued by the company, and he help the others — mainly so that she could [the association's president] was a very ask his name. spirited speaker," she said. Things went well that night, and the two She became disappointed, however, when went on their first date on March 18, 2000. she discovered that it was to be an unpaid "He'll never say he asked me out," she position. Seeing BY ANN DEE MCCLANE
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Ercilia Criss Castle and Mark Barnett said. "He thinks I asked him out." it is when you're in love and getting married Barnett, 33, is a graduate of the solely for that reason." University of Oklahoma (OU) with a Castle is planning on graduating with her bachelor's degree in business administration. master's degree in December. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems "It's hard to manage a full-time family, Engineer who loves sports. job, school and then a full-time husband," "Mark is a huge Sooners fan," Castle said. she said. "But if you want it bad enough, you She went to her first OU football game with can do it." him, and he interested her 10-year-old son Because she was determined to endure into sports. raising a family, going to school and taking At midnight on the first anniversary of an internship, Castle is now delighted with their initial date, Barnett proposed to her life. Castle. "We're all really happy," she said. "It was very romantic," she said. The last year has been one of many Barnett's parents had been questioning changes, but she is glad that she was able to the two about when they planned to get accept the position at iBEAM. married, and Castle told them, "'when your "An internship can change your life in so son gets on his knee.'" many ways you don't realize," she said. Their wedding is scheduled to take place at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Edmond on July 28, the day of his parents' 40th wedding anniversary. "We figured that if his parents got married on that day and have lasted 40 years, it must be a lucky day," Castle said. Annette White, who hired Castle at iBEAM and who has become a friend of hers, will be one of the bridesmaids. Castle's children will also be in the wedding party. "This is exciting," Castle said. "You know
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Perennial NCAA Division II wrestling powerhouse Central Oklahoma has added seven recruits to the fold for 2001-02, signing four high school standouts and gaining three stellar transfers. Prep stars signing with the 12-time national champion Bronchos were Brian Dalke of Yukon, Jerod Goodwin of Carl Albert, Chirs Saferite of Augusta, Kan. and Bryan Tapley of Del City. UCO has also picked up three transfers in Michael Barreras, a three-time Division II AllAmerican at Adams State; Jeff Henning, a former four-time Oklahoma state champion at Tuttle from OU; and Chad Everett, a starter at Neosha County (Kan.) Community College last season. Dalke, a projected 165 or 175 pounder at UCO, was a Class 5A state runner-up at Yukon as a senior in 2001. Goodwin, expected to be a 149 or 157-pounder, was an undefeated Class 4A state champion at Carl Albert as a senior last year, going 37-0 en route to earning All-State honors and finishing 123-15 for his career. Saferite, a projected 125pounder, was a four-time state placer at Augusta, going unbeaten and winning state titles as both a sophmore and senior in finishing with a sparkling 137-6 career record. Tapley, who will wrestle at 184 or 197 at UCO, went a perfect 30-0 with 18 falls as a senior last year in winning a recognition. A product of Albuquerque, N.M. and UCO's expected 149pound starter in 2001-02, Barreras was a Division II national placer, finishing second as a freshman and fourth as botha sophomore and junior. Henning, who will vie for a starting berth at 184 pounds in the upcoming season, is transfering to UCO after two years at Oklahoma, where he
saw limited action. He is one of the state's few four-time high school state champions, having claimed Class 2A state crowns at Tuttle in 1995, 1996,1997 and 1998. Everett started last season at 125 pounds for Neosho following a successful four-year prep career at Emporia, Kan. Belk and Danzy to AllAmerican Team
Central Oklahoma baseball standouts Ricky Belk and Ray Danzy have both been named first-team NCAA Division II All-Americans by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Belk and Danzy became UCO's first-ever first-team Division II All-Americans after leading the Bronchos to a 40-15 record, the Lone Star Conference North Division title and a berth in the national tournament. Belk, a 6-2, 185-pound junior pitcher from Fort Smith, Ark., earned LSC North Division and South Central Region Pitcher of the Year honors after a dominating season. He led Division II in wins (14) and winning percentage (1,000) after going a schooland league-record 14-0 with a 3.43 earned run average. The right-handed hurler tied a school record with 108 strikeouts in 107 2/3 innings pitched while walking just 21. Opponents batted just .248 against Belk this season. Danzy, a 5-9, 200-pound senior outfielder from Crossett, Ark., was LSC North Division and South Central Player of the Year this spring. He led Division II in home runs with a school- and LSCrecord 23 and will be one of eight participants in the Rawlings Home Run Challenge on June 7 at the Division I College World Series in Omaha, Neb. Danzy batted .385, the third-best single-season total in school history, and he finished with a .904 slugging perentage. —Staff Reports
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done." Two plans of actions were showcased during Thursday's CO athletics unveiled a $5 reception, which was attended by million campaign approximately 75 coaches, Thursday, June 1 to alumni and financial backers. upgrade facilities and push The plan called for an addition to Broncho sports into the 21st Hamilton Field House and a Century. proposed weight The driving force room/locker behind the "We have a long, facilitiem Wantland campaign is the Stadium. proud athletic Stampede Club, a An alumni room booster organization tradition here at built on the upper under the direction east side of UCO and it's time of athletic Hamilton Field marketing and we did some things House will serve as promotions a showcase for to enhance our coordinator Mark UCO's Athletic Herrin. Hall of Fame and as facilities." "This is a bold a gathering step for us, but it's place during events. —Skip Wagnon time we stepped out Four new offices UCO Athletic Director and took the chance will also be included on something like in the facility. this," said Herrin, who is also Preliminary drawings were also UCO's head volleyball coach. shown for the weight room/locker "It won't happen without the facility to be located on the north hard work and dedication of a lot end of the football field at of people, but I know that we can Wantland Stadium. do the things we want to do. We The proposed building would have several alumni who are include a 9,700 square-foot committed to helping us and weight room, home and visiting we're going to go out and get it football locker rooms, offices for Sports Editor
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drinking are common for parents of college-age kids. The sudden freedom and culture of college life make drinking "inevitable," says Dr. Patricia Chandler, an assistant professor of family practice at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. "No preaching," she advises. Sadly, in some cases there's nothing a parent can do to stop a determined college student from drinking, experts say. The student may be an alcoholic and
beyond caring about reason, or just swept up in the thrill. But by setting standards, and taking steps that may range from getting the student into counseling, withdrawing luxuries or even refusing to pay tuition, parents can take a stand. "I think the very best thing that a parent can do is say it's against the law," says Margaret Collins, executive director of the Dallas-Fort Worth area chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. "Will that keep the kid from
drinking? Absolutely not. But at least the kid knows the parent has taken a stand on it." Russ Ogden, an executive who at 35 describes himself as "an ex-kid," says his strict, religious parents never discussed alcohol at all with him, except to flat-out forbid it. Once he got to college, he saw -- and did -- the full spectrum of binge drinking, fake IDs and so on. "I did survive it, but it was a long journey for me, and it could've been a shorter one.
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"What really got me steered clear of it was it just got old," he says. "There's nothing about drinking that's really remarkable." If he had kids of his own, he would "demystify" alcohol, perhaps by allowing children to drink moderately at home. "I had to seek out that experience (in college)," he says. "Alcohol use is basically a rite of passage. Parents need to be there for their kids, and not just say they can't do it, but show them how to govern it." Parents can also set up a system of penalties, Collins and other experts say. "Kids spend more money on booze than books in college," she says. "Most kids depend on parents for money." "If they're willing to give up the vehicle, the mobile phone or other perks, they may even be willing to give up the education," says Bobby Bethea, a licensed chemical dependency counselor of La Hacienda Community Outreach in Irving, Texas. As an example of how not to handle underage drinking, Collins cites the case of a young man she knows, who grew up in a well-to-do neighborhood and was a heavy drinker at age 15. "He wrecked a couple of cars, and every time, his parents paid the insurance and bought him a new car," Collins says. "I wanted to shake the parents." At a distance, parents may not have a clear picture of how their child is acting in college -so by the time they suspect there's a problem, there's probably a problem, Bethea says. Parents can contact substance-abuse counselors on campus and ask that their child be evaluated, he says. An arrest for any alcoholrelated offense is "a red flag," he says. Removing privileges can be powerful leverage, he says. If nothing else, parents can take the blunt, "tough love" approach that they're paying, so they want to see their money used well.
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POLICE BRIEFS Indecent Exposure
Larceny
May 1, 4:59 p.m. A UCO student called DPS after he thought another man had flashed him under the bathroom stall on the 3rd floor of the University Center. The victim was going to the bathroom when someone walked in, got down on his knees and began shaking his penis under the wall of his stall. The victim pulled out a knife and threatened the other man then chased him out of the bathroom. The subject explained to the police the victim had mistaken his belt for his penis and went on to say he would not press charges because he would have reacted the same way.
Assault
May 3, 4:40 P.m. An UCO Media Design employee reported the theft of a Sony Digital HandiCam camera that belonged to the University. The camera was stolen out of the employee's office.
Burglary April 25, 2:02 a.m. Two men were seen trying to pry open a door in Murdaugh Hall with a screwdriver. The first man was described as a black male approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, wearing dark clothes. The second man is described as a black male approximately 6 feet tall wearing a red tshirt, a black hat turned backwards and black pants. The information was turned over to Investigations.
April 25, 10:52 a.m. A fight was reported at the Liberal Arts Building. Two male students were in Property Damage the back of a classroom talking when a April 30, 10:14 p.m. student sitting in front of them turned A UCO student reported that another around and told them to "shut the hell student jumped on her car and dented the up." This turned into a fight that ended hood. Both parties were taken to DPS for up in the hallway. No charges were filed, questioning. but the information was turned over to Student Services.
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April 17, 11:50 a.m. A UCO employee received a message on his voice mail stating, "You can't find me, can you? I'm coming for you. I'm coming to get you." Information was turned over to the District Attorney's office.
April 30, 12:42 p.m. A fire alarm was set off in East Hall when a fireworks fountain was ignited in A-Hall. The fire was extinguished by the Edmond Fire Department and students were allowed back inside. There are no suspects at this time.
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Ok folks, for those of you who are actually sober enough to read this, and insane enough to actually be at UCO over the summer, Welcome to my oftencancelled horoscope column. Last summer, while on a codiene binge (I was lucky enough to get hurt bad enough for the doc to give me the good stuff) I created this horoscope column. The hate mail spewed forth, and the column was cancelled, only to be replaced with "Ask Dave," a rather dangerous advice column that resulted in an all-out hunting season on Winnie the Pooh, at least one guy getting slapped for following my dating advice and who knows how many serious infections. But the new editor has decided to cut her losses, and my horoscopes are back. Read on, enjoy, and keep the lawsuits to a minimum please.
ARIES : ( MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 ) Be careful of your generous nature this week, as some may seek to exploit you.
TAURUS : ( APRIL 20 - MAY 20 ) Need cash? Hit up an Aries, their generous nature makes them an easy target,and exploiting them is fun!
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This week, the stars tell me that you will almost do something productive,but will be prevented by the discovery of a second episode of The Simpsons every weekday at 6:30.
This week you will finally prove your freshman philosophy professor wrong after divine truth is revealed to you after watching "Malcom in the • Middle." The professor will be found curled up on the floor weeping the next morning.
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LIBRA : ( SEPT 23 - OCT 23 ) Quit bragging. Watching "King of the Hill" does not make you a "distant relation to royalty."
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SCORPIO : (OCT 24 - NOV 21) For the last time, asking for organically-grown peanuts on your triple-fudge ice cream sundae does not make you a "health nut."
SAGITARIUS : ( NOV 22 - DEC 21 ) The stars tell me this is a bad week for you to take on any new projects. So hopefully, your summer school professors read this column and will take pity on you.
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CAPRICORN : (DEC 22 - JAN 19) The stars tell me you are well suited to a career in Law, just like on the TV show "Ally Mcsomething or other." Unfortunately, I see you working in a seedy office that advertises for car wrecks on TV instead of a well-decorated office full of attractive singles.
AQUARIUS : ( JAN 20 - FEB 18 ) The stars tell me you will doubt the validity of The Vista's astrologer when it appears that he is taking bribes from a television network, or at least put off writing his column until the last minute and finished it while sitting in front of the TV.
PISCES : ( FEB 19 - MARCH 20 ) Pices, my Cloudy Crystal Ball(R) ran out of batteries before I got around to divining your future, so I am just going to blow it off this week, but I promise to get around to it first thing next week. Need help? Go someplace else. Need pointless drivel, a new way to waste time and cheap campus fame? Drop Dave a line, and hw will answer questions, give advice and predict your future right here in The Vista. Just e-mail him at Davegotbored@collegeclub.com or IM him at Davegotbored on AIM.
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Out & About Live Music • The Mudslingers will perform June 7 at The Deli in Norman, June 8 at The Blue Note in Oklahoma City and June 9 with the GGC Band at Galileo's, also in Oklahoma City. For more information, log on to www.okclive.com/mudslingers. • Countryfest 2001 with Clay Walker, Sawyer Brown, Lila McCann, Blake Shelton, Sons of the. Desert and 3 of Hearts opens at noon June 9 at 1-44 and Martin Luther King Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance. For more information, call (800) 511-1552 or log on to www.tickets .com . • Summerfest 2001 with 98 Degrees, Eve 6, Samantha Mumba,American HiFi, ATC, Sarina Paris and Flickerstick opens at noon June 10 at 1-44 and Martin Luther King Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance. For more information, call (800) 511-1552 or log on to www.tickets .com . • KATTfest 2001 featuring Staind, Seven Mary Three, The Toadies, Saliva and Cold will begin at 2:30 p.m. July 4 at the Zoo Ampitheater. Tickets are $22.50 in advance and are available online at www.tickets.com and all tickets.com outlets including the Myriad box office and all Homeland Grocery stores. Tickets can be charged by phone at (800) 511-1552.
Special Events • The Third Annual Gala Celebration Honoring American Indian Artists will be held at 7 p.m. June 7 in the Myriad Convention Center, Ballroom C. The event includes guests Senator Enoch, Kelley Haney, Comanche Code Talker
Charles Chibitty and artist Charlie Pratt. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 427-5228. • C.M. "Dad" Mathis will sign copies of "The World According to Dad" at 2 p.m. June 7 at the Waldenbooks located at 1901 Northwest Expressway, and again at 7 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble at 13800 N. May Ave. For more information, call 843-9510 or 755-1155.
Exhibits • "As We See It: The Murrah Memorial Fence," will be on display from June 25 to July 25 at the Midwest City Library, 8143 E. Reno Ave. The exhibit is free and showcases photographs of momentos that were left at the site of the Alfred P. Murrah building. For more information, call 731-4828.
sci-fi short film "Scout," studio giveaways, annual benefit auction, an exhibitor's room, movie previews and a celebrity question and answer session. Friday's celebrities are Rene Auberjonois, Armin Shimerman, Virginia Hey, Denise Crosby and Tony Todd. Saturday's celebrities are Kevin Sorbo and James Doohan. Sunday's celebrities are Kate Mulgrew and Tracy Scoggins. Reserved seats, floor seats and general admission seats are available. Ticket prices vary from event to event. For more information, log on to www.starbase2lok.com or call Starbase 21 at either (918) 838-3388 or (918)834-9636.
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• A series of Laser Rock Shows and the KATT Quarterfest Exhibit will be on display through Aug. 19 at the Omniplex, 2100 NE 52nd St. in Oklahoma City. The Laser X show will be presented at 8:30 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday and the Laser Zeppelin show at 9:30 p.m. The Laser Metallica show will be presented at 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon will be held at midnight. Admission to the laser shows is $6.50 for adults, $5.75 for seniors and $5.25 for children. The Quarterfest exhibit is free with paid admission to the laser shows. For more information, call 602-6664. • Trek Expo 2001 will be held June 22 through 24 at the Oklahoma Exposition Center in Expo Square. The event features a Friday evening performanc of theatrical jazz performed by Rene Auberjonois and Armin Shimerman, a Saturday evening supper with the stars, a screening of the
• Swingtime Canteen, a production of UCO's StrawHat Musical Theatre will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7 through Saturday, July 28 in UCO's Mitchell Hall Theatre. Tickets are $11 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and groups of 15 or more, and $5 for 21 and under. For more information, call the Mitchell Hall box office at 974-3375. • The Sound of Music, a production by Lyric Theatre will continue at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through June 16 in the Kilpatrick Fine Arts Auditorium on the Oklahoma City University campus. There is a matinee performance at 2 p.m. June 9. Tickets range in price from $16 to $32. For more information, call Lyric Theatre at 524-9312. • Bullshot Crummond, produced by Pollard Theatre will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through June 30 with a 2 p.m. matinee June 17 at the Pollard Theater, 120 W. Harrison Ave. in Guthrie. Tickets range in price from $8 to $12.50. For more information, call 2822800.
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PROFESSOR'S family needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends. Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required. Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032.
PT STOCKERS needed mornings and evenings. Must be 21. Must obtain liquor license if hired. Heavy lifting required. Apply at 741 W Danforth, Edmond.
FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, June 13 & 27, 7:30-9pm and July 11 & 25, 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732.
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HELP WANTED. Currently employed needing additional income? Part time, flexible hours, major corporation. Above average potential. Sales experience helpful. Leave a message at 348-6505.
LITTLE ONES Childcare Center is looking for summer help. Call 7217766.
WAIT STAFF Needed for the lunch shift 10:30 to 2:00 or dinner 4:00 to 7:30. Immediate PT openings in our fine dining room. Make up to $8/hr. Flexible scheduling, free uniforms. Apply at Epworth Villa's reception desk at 14901 N Pennsylvaina, one mile N of Quail Springs Mall. Call our JOB LINE 749-3505 Tor more openings & info. EOE/Drug Testing
PART TIME job in Nichols Hills home doing laundry, errand running, babysitting, light housekeeping, 18-25 hrs/wk. Mon, Tues, Thurs afternoons and must be available weekends for evening babysitting. Prefer student whose permanent residence is Edmond or OKC area. Pay is $8/hr. Call 2328523 and ask for Shanna or Pam M-F between 1pm and 5pm to apply.
CHILDCARE help needed 2:30-6pm, 5 days/week, $6/hr. Call 330-3077.
FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341-7911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedyplace.com Welcome Students!
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