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Summer graduation ceremonies canceled from university campuses across the nation," he said, "for much StanWrite, the same reasons that they are tudents planning to finally disappearing from UCO." graduate from UCO this Citing the abruptness of summer will have to change, Webb said special forgo the - pomp and arrangements will be made for circumstance until next fall. some summer graduation Either that, or fake their candidates. graduation ceremonies this Jerry Legere, vice president spring. for enrollment management, said President Roger Webb he will meet today with announced the elimination of university officials to determine UCO's summer commencement criteria for those students who ceremony last graduate in the week. summer but want In a letter sent to participate in to faculty, the spring administrators and commencement other campus ceremonies. leaders, Webb "The students said the arguments will have to for doing away indicate why they with the summer want an ceremony greatly exception," said outweighed those Legere. "Then_ arguments for its they will have to continuance. meet certain "I need not requirements." remind you," Among the We bb Webb said in the requirements letter, "that scarce under consideration are: resources must be conserved." • Undergraduate students must UCO was the only public be within 10 hours of completing university in Oklahoma still their degree requirements. holding summer commencement, Graduate students must be within Webb said. 9 hours. While he empathized with • The student must be enrolled students who may be in enough summer classes to disappointed by the decision, complete their requirements. Webb said there was no • The student must apply for reasonable choice but to summer graduation and pay the eliminate the event. $25 fee. "Summer commencements have long since disappeared
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A little off the top... UCO Professor Gary Sokoll grades senior Brandy Williams' project for Restorative Art as she works on it inside the Health Sciences Building last week. Williams' assignment was to reconstruct a human face from a skull using wax to simulate facial features. (Photo by Bryan Terry.)
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n the Tues., March 10 issue of The Vista, the editorial mistakenly said Senate Bill 629, which would allow the castration of people guilty of rape and forcible sodomy, had been passed by the state of Oklahoma. That is not true. SB 629 passed through the state Senate with a 37-10 vote last week. The bill still must pass through the House of Representatives and be signed by
Gov. Keating before it becomes law. Even then, there is belief the law would be ruled unconstitutional by the courts on the basis that it would be cruel and unusual punishment, and because it applies to only one gender. According to a spokesperson for Rep. Laura Boyd, a gubernatorial candidate who is opposed to SB 629, the bill is currently in the Criminal Justice Committee, which will begin
work next week. The committee has three weeks to consider the bill before it moves to the House for a vote. Sen. Frank Shurden, a democrat, introduced the bill to the Senate. While serving as a member of the House in 1979, Shurden proposed a similar bill that eventually passed through that body, but was defeated in committee in the Senate. The Vista editors offer our sincere apology to anyone who was confused by our mistake. <
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CANCEL Continued from front page Legere said other factors will likely be considered. "A degree check will show if the student has a reasonable chance of graduating," he said. Students who fulfill the early ceremony requirements will be allowed to walk through the spring commencement ceremony. They won't receive a diploma though, and their names will not be listed in the program book. Legere said the early graduation ceremonies will accomodate students who might not be able to return for fall commencement. He said international students that leave the country after graduation were a consideration as well as students who leave to take jobs. Legere said the earliest a student can apply for the early ceremony will be April 7, which is the first day of summer enrollment. Students interested in applying can pick up an application the first week of April in the advisement office, said Legere.
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Student technology fees benefit all students By Penny Hubbard StaffWriter
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ach semester UCO students pay a technology fee as part of their tuition, which is used to purchase equipment that directly benefits the students. The fee is divided among the Colleges of Mathematics and Science, Liberal Arts, Business and Education, based on enrollment for that particular college. "I think the university student technology fee is one of the most beneficial processes that has developed in the last couple of years," said Dr. Christopher Markwood, assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts. "It allows students to have direct input into how the money is spent and it allows colleges to acquire equipment that otherwise wouldn't be available for students," he said. Each college has its own student technology fee committee that is made up of both students and professors and they vote on how technology fees should be spent: Many student technology fee committees are now working on next year's budget allowances. Each college is given a designated amount of funds to spend and may have funds remaining from last year's budget that will carry over. The amount each college was given is as follows and may include funds from last year: • College of Liberal Arts $224,083.58 • College of Business $135,180 • College of Math and Science $120,894
• College of Education $220,092 According to Markwood, a large portion of the money in the College of Liberal Arts goes for maintenance of student computer labs and supplies such as toner, printer cartridges and paper. The college also purchased 36 new televisions and VCRs to place in claSsrooms. With funds that were carriedOver from last year's budget, the college purchased two new electronic pianos for the music department, as well as software for new map projectors. Each college has expenditures that it must pay every year, such as employee payroll for students and college work study, plus miscellaneous supplies. Much of the money allocated to the College of Business goes for the maintenance of the computer labs. "Every student pays student technology fees and each student should, have access to that technology, but there is cost involved with upkeep of student computer labs," said Dr. William Morey, associate professor of decision sciences. The College of Business bought 15 new computers for the open lab at a cost of approximately $24,000. In the central computer lab, 24 computers were upgraded at a cost of $12,500. With the money left after routine maintenance and fees were paid, it was proposed to upgrade the computers. According to Terry Harrison, assistant dean of the College of Mathematics and
Science, students were polled to determine where they would like the money spent. "We put the purchases in the hands of our students," said Harrison. Approximately $30,000 was spent on microscopes for the biology department, with $12,000.used for calculator-based equipment and audio visual equipment for the mathematics and statistics department. The computer science department received RAM upgrades and software at a cost of approximately $9,000. The College of Education has a similar approach to how student technology fees are spent. The student technology fee committee consists of two students to every one professor. "Any type of purchase we make has to directly impact students and students have to have direct access to it," said Dana -Owens, instructor of professional teacher education. Items purchased • by the College of Education are things that have practical application, said Owens. "Items such as a copier and laminator for curriculum and instruction classes are tools needed for students to be productive in a classroom," she said. A new media system was purchased for the new Education Building at a cost of $45,000. Also, 30 new computers were purchased at a cost of $62,000. Students who are interested in learning more about how their student technology fees are spent should inquire in the dean's office at each individual college.
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UCO students to preach on the beach UCO debaters prepare for national tournament at Padre Island during spring break By Mark A. Schneberger Rau..
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evising ways to make others seem less intelligent in future arguments may not be what most students have planned for spring break.But members of the UCO Debate squad will be doing just that during the next few weeks, as they prepare to enter into the national debate tournaments. The debate squad is comprised of eight members, who are paired into four teams. This year, they have already competed in more than 12 tournaments in Oklahoma and the region. "For the next (two) weeks their lives will revolve around research and practice rounds," said Jason Russell, UCO Debate assistant who said squad members are currently preparing for the Junior Division National Tournament, to be held this Friday at Johnson County Community College, in Overland Park, Kan. He said preparations include hour-long speed drills, where the students talk as fast as they can with pencils in their mouths to improve their rates of speed
and articulation.And they may even include practicing through mock debate rounds or by redoing a past debate where errors may have been made. Following the junior tournament, squad members will show their stuff March 20 at the National Cross Examination Debate Tournament at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., said Doug Duke, UCO Debate director. One UCO debate team has already gained much respect in the world of intelligent arguing. The team made of Freshmen Shawn Blankenship and Tony Sherbert recently bested teams from 15 other universities ai the Wheaton College Debate Tournament, in Chicago, 111. Duke said the team won five of the six debates in the preliminary competition, before moving into the quarterfinals, where they beat a team from Marquette University. The back-to-back wins pushed the Blankenship-Sherbet pairing into the semi-finals, where they powered through a team from Depaul, said Duke. He said that win allowed them access to the finals, where they defeated Duke University debaters in a 3-0 decision. -4(
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excited." Amber Rettke, BSU member, is making the trip for the second year. "The look on their faces," explains Rettke, "(The spring breakers) really appreciate us." "We've gone six or seven years," said Moody,"It really changes people." "The , students get scared going in but they just have to trust God," she said. "There's no one he can't touch. I can't recall anybody who left there who didn't say 'I can make a difference,'" said Moody.
here is going to be more than sex and alcohol in South Padre Island this spring break. Thanks to 23 UCO students, God's word will be there too. Students from the UCO Baptist Student Union (BSU) will join 500 other college students in an 18-year-old program called the Beach Reachers Ministry. "We're not going to try to force God's word down anybody's throat. We're there to offer them that choice," said Brent McCoy, BSU member. "(Spring breakers are) looking for something when they go down there," said McCoy. "They're not going to find it in the drugs, alcohol and sex." BSU students will divide into teams covering different shifts throughout the day and night and offer services to spring breakers such as free van rides, breakfast and an all night coffee house. BSU students paid for the $200 trip themselves, said Matt Wolff, BSU member. They also had to go through an application Randy Hofman, of Ocean City, M.D., admires his sand and interview process to be sculpture at South Padre Island. (Photo provided)
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KOCO-TV cameraman to address UCO black journalists' association By Penny Hubbard StartRita
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harles Shepard, president of Oklahoma Association of Black Journalists, (OABJ) will speak to the UCO Association of Black Journalists at 6:30 p.m. March 24 in Room 213 of the Communications Building. Shepherd, a KOCO Channel 5 cameraman for over 10 years, will discuss the events and direction of OABJ, as well as the field of broadcast journalism. Other topics include the future of broadcast television and camera techniques. "Sheperd is a very experienced cameraman and he really knows the broadcast business," said Telannia Hytche, president of UCOABJ. "He's a good job contact both inside and outside of Oklahoma." The Association of Black Journalists
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will have two events later this year. "A Tribute to Lee Evans," a KFOR Channel 4 news anchor who was killed last summer, is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at the Clarion Hotel in Oklahoma City. The banquet is to. honor Evans and present scholarships to high school students pursuing a career in journalism. "In the times I have met her she was outspoken and vibrant," said Hytche. "She was very dedicated to changing the presence of minorities in the broadcast business." The national convention is July 30 through August 2 in Washington, D.C. The cost of the convention is approximately $400 per person. The costincludes registration, meals and hotel. Tickets for the banquet are $35. For information and reservations call Karen Clark at 424-7681. For more information about UCOABJ or the national convention, contact Telannia Hytche, president, at 879-0197(
SIFE sponsoring T-shirt contest Dr, Billye Hansen, sponsor of SIF,E, said that the design should include the SIFE logo and some reference to the tudents in Free Enterprise club's mission statement. SIFE's mission is to provide college (SIFE) is sponsoring a T-shirt design contest for UCO students the best opportunity to make a difference and develop leadership, students. teamwork and communications skills The deadline for entries is March 18. through learning, practicing and teaching The student with the winning design the principle of free enterprise. will receive a dollar for each T-shirt with For more information, call Billye their design sold at a SIFE conference in Hansen at 341-2980, Ext. 2483. May.
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Wake up! Sleep expert says students should adjust rest habits
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S7afflitiltat f you can't remember the last time you got more than six hours of sleep because schoolwork is keeping you up at nights, you're not alone. An informal survey by The Vista this week shows many UCO students, at all education levels, are averaging far fewer than eight hours of sleep per evening, and they expect to get less sleep this week because of midterms. "Sleep? What's that?" said Jacob Nash, graduate student. "When I signed up for classes I must have given up my rights to snooze. I just don't have time." Seventy-five students were surveyed recently about their sleep habits. Of the respondents, only 15 percent said they slept more than six hours nightly, with 85 percent claiming they got six or fewer hours of continuous rest on a regular basis. Many of the students said excessive amounts of homework and studying for midterm tests is forcing them to •make sleep an optional activity. They said they wished professors would understand that m or e homework means
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less rest for students. "I'm getting less (sleep) the closer I get to midterms," said Devyn McElvany, a sophomore who said she sleeps roughly six hours nightly. "Sometimes I forget what sleep is, but somehow I'm making it." Jim Jenkins, a sleep expert at the Sleep Disorders Center orbklahoma, said he did not envy students' sleep habits. He said students may be feeling real pressures to perform well and forgo sleep to study harder. But the lack of sleep could cause more harm than good, because geting too little sleep can cause memory lapses and short concentration spans, he said. "With school work and outside jobs, college students are as sleepy as they come," Jenkins said. "They have it tough." But he noted many students may have become so accustomed to their
academically-imposed sleep deprivation that they are actually functioning adequately. "Some people can feel fine averaging four hours of sleep while others need 10," he said. "Basically it comes down to finding out how much sleep you really need and getting that amount every night." Jennifer Kurtz, senior, said she recently found that she needs less sleep than she once did. She said she averages six hours per night because she's been studying later and rising earlier in the morning to beat rush-hour traffic. "It's hard to make it through the days sometimes, but I can tough it out," she said. "I wouldn't want this (schedule) for the rest of my life." John Roberts, freshman, said he has a similar _schedule—sleeping less than six hours nightly. He said he takes naps in the evening to battle the fatigue. "And I drink lots and lots of coffee," said Roberts. "That's what saves me." But caffeine, while a quick fix, is exactly what sleepy students don't need, said Jenkins.
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is, but hinted that it was somewhere in Murdaugh Hall. "I don't want anyone to take my spot, but I will say that the lounge there is real cozy," said Wright. Wright, a transfer sleeper from the University of Oklahoma, warned that students should never nap during classes. "It's rude and professors don't like < it," he said.
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UCO students encourage personal no-drinking policy By Lisa Tatum naltiVelts
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on't drink and drive. Most people know the consequences of that game can be deadly, but one UCO group wants students to know drinking is dangerous even if you never get behind the wheel of a car. In an effort to promote a safe spring break, BACCHUS, a group that promotes prevention and awareness issues, is asking students to sign a pledge not to drink any alcohol over spring break. Jan Chapel, UCO Counseling Services coordinator and BACCHUS sponsor, said the group organizes their pledge drive every year during the week before spring break. Members of BACCHUS, which stands for Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students, set up a table across from the University Center Food Court this week to promote their message. Chapel said BACCHUS
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groups across the country hold similar promotions before their university's spring break. "We are a wellness oriented ith competition from published in The Vista in 1997. group," she said. "We want schools all over "Where's the ban on biblical students to learn to make safe, Oklahoma and porn?" ran in the Oklahoma healthy, responsible choices." Texas, two staff members of the Observer in November 1997. Chapel said there is potential U C 0 The judges for danger anytime drinking is praised Wedel's newspaper, involved. subtle wit and The Vista, Among the dangers, she said, commented, received This is a reflection of are drinking games where "The writer Mark of the hard work and students try to "out-drink" their showed a Excellence opponents. compre-hensive awards this talent we have in the "It's a game that can kill you," grasp of his weekend at journalism she said. subject matter, the Society Chapel said since alcohol department... the real key to for Proimpairs judgment, people good column fessional Sandi Craig sometimes engage in unsafe sex, writing." Journalists' putting themselves at risk for Managing Editor Region 8 Pujan Roka, a sexually transmitted diseases. The Vista junior, won first Conference For those students who plan to place for held in San go snow skiing over the break, Antonio, Texas editorial Chapel said they need to be Steven E. Wedel, a sophomore cartoons he submitted from 1997 aware that alcohol doesn't warm journal-ism/English education issues of The Vista. them up, it actually makes them "This is a reflection of the hard major, won first place for his colder and increases their risk of entries in column writing. Two of work and talent we have in the accidents on the slope. his columns, "Bush dropped ball journalism department, and UCO's BACCHUS chapter by sparing Hussein - and "New especially at The Vista," said will continue their pledge drive seat belt law may be Keating's Sandi Craig, managing editor of today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in undoing were originally the newspaper. the University Center.
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he Central Oklahoma baseball team improved their record to 13-1 on the season after defeating Dakota State 14-2 Tue, in Lawton. UCO pounded out 14 hits over five innings including home runs from sophomore second baseman Justin Knowles and freshamn third baseman Chad Hemphill. The Bronchos took the lead early scoring six runs in the second inning. UCO also scored one run in the fourth, four in the third and three in the final inning. Knowles continues to spark the Bronchos from the top of the order going 2-for-3 with two RBIs
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and scoring two runs. Hemphill went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a home run. Lone Star Conference North Division Hitter of the Week and Broncho designated hitter Zac Zanowiak continued his terrific season going 1for-2 with one RBI, extending his hitting streak to fourteen games. Third baseman Matt Skaggs also extended his hitting streak to fourteen games going 1-for-1. Starting pitcher Michael Matthews picked up the win after pitching two scoreless innings allowing just one hit. The Bronchos now set out for an 11 game road trip beginning next Tuesday against Eastern New Mexico.
Zanowiak earns Hiitter of the Week honor entral Oklahoma swept all three games last week, including a double-header against LSC North Division rival Southwestern Oklahoma. UCO junior second baseman/designated hitter Zac Zanowiak has been named Lone Star Conference Baseball North Division Hitter of the Week.
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Softballers win 3-2 over Northeastern Okla. State The Central Oklahoma Bronchos softball squad defeated Northeastern State in a 3-2 win, Friday, in Lawton, Okla. The Bronchos offense was led by 3rd baseman Maggie Free who posted one of the three Central Oklahoma runs and earned a hit. Central Oklahoma pitcher Deana Melson earned her fourth win this season to bring her record to 4-0. The Bronchos next game will be at the Missouri Southern Invitational on March 13-14. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dare!! Weidner Sports Writer
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The native of Edmond, Okla., hit 727 98-for-11) in the three contests and scored eight runs, batted in three runâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; and had three doubles and a home run. In addition, Zanowiak had three walks, a stolen base, and a sacrifice. He has hit safely in all 13 UCO games this season including eight multi-hit games. - By Curtis Cobb
ollepate aseba 1 Magazine NCAA Division H Poll School 1. Kennesaw State, Ga. 2. North Alabama 3. Valdosta State, Ga. 4. Central Missouri State 5. CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 6. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 7. Tampa, Fla. 8. Delta State, Miss. 9. Florida Southern 10. Queens, NY 11. North Florida T12. Ga. College & State Univ. T12. CSU-San Bernadino 14. Missouri-St. Louis 15. West Georgia 16. Massachusetts-Lowell 17. Mansfield, Pa. 18. Barry, Fla. 19. Indianapolis, Ind. 20. Mesa State, Colo.
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Heavin, Newton named to All-Regional teams By Curtis Cobb worts UCO basketball standouts were named to the 1997-98 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-South Central Regional team. Senior guard Joe Newton was named to the first team while senior center Christy Heavin was named to the second team. Newton, a Philadelphia native,
averaged 27 points, 5.4 assists, 4.9 year in the LSC North Division. native, Christy Heavin averaged 15.6 points and 8.8 rebounds and 3.4 steals He was also while leading UCO to a given the MVP rebounds per game leading the Bronchos to a 25-7 record, the Lone honors in both Star Conference the LSC Post16-10 record. She was a championship and an season first-team All-LSC North appearance in the Sweet Tournament and Division pick. 16 of the national the NCAA Heavin finished the Division II season with a 58.9tournament. percent from the field Newton was awarded South Central Newton Heavin and 84.6-percent from the MVP honors along with Regional. A Verden free-throw line. defensive player of the
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pair of Central Oklahoma junior begin preliminary jumps at 10 a.m., with weekend." Forester is in her third year With the tracksters will trek to Lacy, a 400-meter dash specialist from Bronchos and has been a mainstay in the Indianapolis, Ind. this weekend to Holdenville, running at 4 p.m. "I think Amine and Anitra both have a high jump every season. Lacy is a junior compete in the NCAA Division II Indoor good chance to earn All-America honors and college transfer from Highland Community Track and Field Championships.
Amme Forester and Anitra Lacy both met qualifying standards and will begin competition Friday at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Forester, a high jumper from Bethany, will
that's our goal going up there," UCO coach College who earned All-America honors there and has had an immediate impact on Paul Parent said. "They have both been consistent the program. performers for us all season and I expect them to compete at a high level this
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Invasion of privacy New Jersey judge says Boy Scouts should change policy By Steven E. Wedel Columnist At the demand of the courts, the Ku Klux Klan has just named the first black man to the post of imperial wizard. Okay, that hasn't really happened yet, but after a Ne Jersey court ruled that the Boy Scouts of America should reinstate a homosexual scoutmaster they expelled, I can only wonder how close the Klan is to having a black leader. In 1990, when they learned he was gay, the Scouts expelled James Dale, who at the time was serving as an assistant scoutmaster. He had been in the organization for 12 years and had earned 30 merit badges, seven achievement honors and other awards. When the Scouts expelled him, Dale sued, but lost his case in 1995, when a lower court judge ruled in favor of the Scouts, going so far as to say homosexuality was "a serious moral wrong." Whether or not homosexuality is a serious moral wrong is not the issue I want to address. The kicker in this case was when the judge agreed that the Scouts were a private organization and they had a constitutional right to decide who could belong. Based on the fact that the
Scouts are a private better the community. "Moral code" is a dirty phrase organization, it doesn't matter which Scout code Dale violated in much of American society to get himself expelled. The fact today. To many, it means only is, he did not abide by the rules that some people will not be given the of a private privileges organiothers have zation, and earn by they Why do homosexuals to maintaining dismissed want to be members that code. him. truth of Dale of an organization that The the matter is appealed his teaches conservative that such a case to a code weeds higher sexual morality? out people court, and Why do atheists want who do not apparently fit within a has given to be members of an group's the public organization that standards. yet another Yes, it is travesty of promotes duty to discrimjustice. God? ination. But, T h e discrimAppellate ination is not Division of â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Steven E. Wedel always a bad State "z thing. Superior Almost Court overruled the lower court's every club or organization wants decision, saying the Scouts offer the best people it can get as "places of accommodation" that members. For the Scouts, that "emphasize open membership" means those members who have and that they must therefore the same feel for traditional adhere to New Jersey's anti- family values. But that may have to change discrimination law. Excuse me? What I remember for the Scouts, who are under from my days as a member of attack all over the country for the Scouts was not an emphasis daring to ask their members to on open membership, but on a follow a moral code. From New Jersey to strong moral code and projects to .7
California, the organization is being attacked by homosexuals. In at least one California case, the Scouts are also facing a lawsuit because their oath requires duty to God and twin boys didn't want to pledge that, so their parents sued. Why do homosexuals want to be members of an organization that teaches conservative sexual morality? Why do atheists want to be members of an organization that promotes duty to Gel? I t link it is only one more wave of the attack that has been coming against the traditional values held by many Americans since before the founding of our country. The Scouts have set a standard some people won't meet, so their response is to attack the standard. We've seen it happen before, most notably in the military, where physical requirements have been lowered to allow participation by people who could not perform to the expectations of the various branches. The Scouts, however, are not subsidized by the government. They do not receive tax money. They are, as the first New Jersey judge said, a private organization, funded by private donations. Therefore, the court should have no right telling them
how to handle their membership requirements. The case between the Scouts and Dale is being appealed to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Scouts are continuing to fight their numerous other battles to maintain their high standardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; battles that have to be costing them a lot of money. That money could have gone toward more youth programs, had outside agitators left the group to live by their ideals. In an era that has seen too many cases of miscarried justice, those who can still tell right from wrong can only hold their breath and wonder how the higher courts will finally rule in this case. Perhaps Jesse Jackson should begin fittings for his white sheet and hood.
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his Saturday, Oklahoma City musical quintet The Suits will bring their eccentric brand of pop to Border's Books and Music, located at 300 Norman Center Court in Norman. The show, which is free, starts at 8 p.m. The Suits is a group of five music majors from Oklahoma City University (OCU). Their lineup includes a cello, a flute, and a keyboard in addition to the pop staples of guitar, bass, and drums. What propels their music beyond the traditional boundaries of pop, however, is their twisted sense of songwriting. The Suits craft adventurous songs that seem to mutate and reinvent themselves rather than follow a natural musical progression. Nathan Siler, vocalist and guitarist for the band, said The Suits' offbeat sound derives from the collision of some wideranging musical influences. These influences include '80s punk and prog-rock bands like the Pixies and the Talking Heads, as well as swing and surf music, Siler said. "What we'd really love to call our music—and I don't know if it's a true statement at all—is `avant-pop,'" Siler said. "We're shooting for a sound that's futuristic, yet...easy to relate to." The Suits came together in 1996 as The Empty Suits. Siler, who was a freshman music composition major at OCU,
attended a school function where he was introduced to cellist Steven Stark and bassist Jason Cooper, both also music composition majors. After discussing their musical influences and aspirations, the three decided to form a pop band. Eventually, they were joined by Stark's friend Elizabeth Ingraham, who plays flute and keyboard, and drummer Jim Clanton. As they began to work together on material, they discovered that their music Was developing beyond the limitations of what Siler describes as "FM radio pop." "The band started out, when we talked about it, as just a pop band," Siler said. "Then when Jason and I started writing, the band started going in a totally different direction." Siler said from then on, each member of the band started writing in a different style. Cooper wrote a Latino song. Siler wrote a ska song. Stark wrote a folk song and a techno song. "What we tried to do when we went in a certain direction was, if we wrote a techno song for instance, the guy who wrote it would give us the instructions and the rest of us would add another flavor to it to swing it in a totally different direction," Siler said. - "Basically, we just tried to mix different things—make a poisonous sort of music," he said. The band recently dropped "Empty" from their name when an Internet search turned up two other bands calling themselves "The Empty Suits." "We shortened our name to `The Suits' in hopes that nobody would be named that," Siler said. "It turned out there were, like, six of those. So we're still debating a name." The Suits have recorded a CD, which they plan to release locally in late April. However, it will be released under whatever name the group eventually decides on.
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By Gene Siskel (RATINGS: The movies listed below are rated according to the following key: 4 stars — excellent; 3 stars — good; 2 stars —fair; 1 star — poor.)
OUR FLICK OF THE WEEK is The Fugitive sequel called U.S. Marshals, in which Tommy Lee Jones reprises his Oscar-winning character of U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard, who once again issues a string of staccato commands while leading a team of police types on a hunt for a fugitive from justice who may be innocent. But unlike his pursuit of Harrison Ford in The Fugitive, this time there is no sense of anyone being in any real jeopardy. This is more the Tommy Lee Jones show, and he plays the verbal lion-tamer role to the hilt. While searching for Wesley Snipes, convicted of killing two federal officers and now on the loose in swampland, Jones demands the attention and help of a group of locals in bib overalls. "Which one of you is the ugliest, most inbred, country son of a -- out here?" he spouts.
And that sort of tough-guy dialogue is the solitary joy in this film of pursuit. True, there's a car wreck and a hole blown in the side of an airborne plane, but the best special effect is Jones' way with words. While he was shooting this film, in part in Chicago, the location of his character's office, Jones told me that One secret of his acting style is to trim most of the dialogue he's given by as much as a half, certainly with this character. "People really talk in sentence fragments," Jones said. He's right, and it works here, but not enough to compensate for a chase film that offers a few sensations but no real excitement or suspense. PG-13. 2 stars. ,
DANGEROUS BEAUTY. A sumptuous film of a woman's attempt to use power in the most elevated levels of society in 16th Century Venice. Encouraged to become a courtesan by her mother (Jacqueline Bisset), the woman (Catherine McCormack) excels in dealing with the wealthy and with the princes of the church. But the Inquisition proves a powerful foe. The story .
works as a history lesson, as well as a personal drama. R. 3 stars. HUSH. A surprisingly entertaining "bad mother" movie, with Jessica Lange playing a possessive matriarch who is determined to maintain control over her family estate. as well as her grown son (Johnathon Schaech) who wants to take a wife (Gwyneth Paltrow) and raise their baby. Lange does not go over the top in a juicy role that allows her to use nothing short of injecting drugs to get her way. PG-13. 3 stars.
THE LONG WAY HOME. One of this year's Oscarnominated documentary features, and it certainly deserves serious consideration. Filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris tells the story of how Jewish concentration camp survivors were hardly liberated from suffering, as they were often placed in displaced person camps and tried to escape to Palestine, which would become the Jewish homeland of Israel. Stunning footage has been found that shows the Jews traveling across the snow-covered Italian Alps, carrying their infants and small children. This is a
magnificent historical document that can fill in gaps in your historical knowledge, and that of your children. (Not rated) .4 stars.
NIL BY MOUTH. A powerful, working-class English family drama of an abusive marital relationship and the forces that bind two people who should separate immediately. Gary Oldman, the marvelous risk-taking actor, makes his debut as writer-director and uses a strong cast to communicate the terror of interpersonal rage. R. 31/2 stars. THE REAL BLONDE. A mosiac-like portrait of a bunch of young people searching for meaningful relationships. Refreshingly, this film does -not have a linear story. Rather, during the course of the movie, we meet a bunch of attractive characters (including those played by Darryl Hannah, Maxwell Caulfield, Catherine Keener and Matthew Modine) and watch them grapple with life and each other. R. 3 stars.
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AROUND TOWN. The following is a list of events taking locations, or charge by phone at 297place in the metro area for the weekend 3000. of March 13-15. Good Stone: War and Peace in Music: The Misfits Fairytale Land, a search through a will play with H2O and magical fantasy for the one thing that Marky Ramone at 8 can save the stories loved by all ages, p.m. March 13 at the will be performed through March 15. Will Rogers Theater, Tickets are $4 per person. For more located at 4322 N. Western. Tickets are information, call 951-0000. available at The Television Factory, Music Dimensions, Rainbow Records, Why Hannah's Skirt Won't Stay Down, CD Warehouse on North May, an outrageous play by Tom Eyen, Shadowplay Records and CD Zone in directed by Shane McClure, will be Norman. Tickets can also be charged by performed by Carpenter Square Theater calling 948-6800. through March 14 in the arena theater at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan. For Connie Dover and Roger Landes will tickets and information, call 232-6500. perform at 8 p.m. March 14 at the Sooner Theatre, located at 101 E. Main Bedroom Farce, a satirical look into the in Norman. Tickets are $12 in advance, individual weaknesses of socially $14 at the door. They are available at middle-class characters, will be The Candy Basket, located at 2001 W. performed through March 14 at the Rose Main in Norman, and Celtic Crossing, State College Theater, 6420 S.E. 15. located at 1101 NW 49th in Oklahoma Patrons may call Rose State College City. For more information, call the Theater at 733-7430 for more Sooner Theatre at 321-9600. information.
Special Events: Tommy Chong, formerly of the Cheech & Chong comedy team, will perform stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. March 13 at Jokers, located at 229 E. Sheridan. For more information, call Jokers at 236JOKE.
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• Toastmasters Club, an organization devoted to enhancing public speaking skills, will meet at 12:40 p.m. March 12 in Room 320-B in the University Center. Their next meeting will be March 26 at the same time, in the same place. For more information, call Yujiro at 3412980, Ext. 4096, or Amy at 341-7403.
✓ The UCO International Office will present Attorney Amir Farzaneh of the Farzaneh Law Firm at 1:30 p.m. March 27 in Room 301 in the University Center. Farzaneh will address questions about employment and other immigration issues. For more information, call the International Office at 341-2980, Ext. ✓ The Nepal Student Association will 2390. meet at 2 p.m. March 12 in the Math and Computer Science Building. For more ✓ The Society of Physics Students will information, contact Gyan Aryal at 330- meet at noon March 31 in Room 100 in 8171, or through e-mail at Howell Hall. Jason Crull of Associated ga0112@broncho.ucok.edu . Communications and Research Services, Inc., will speak about degredation ✓ The Oklahoma Association for properties of indocyanne green dye during Minority Participation (OKAMP) high-intensity laser irradiation. The club's Society will meet at 2 p.m. March 12 in next meeting will be April 14 at the same Room 107 in the Math and Computer time, in the same place. For more Science Building. For more information, information, call Martin Naylor at 749call Charissa Lawson at 751-4040. 1937. • Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society, will present Phyllis Adams of the Oklahoma History Society and Mary Ann Blochowiack, associate editor for the Chronicles of Oklahoma, at 7:30 p.m. March 12 in Room 211 of the Liberal Arts Building. Adams and Blochowiackwill discuss career opportunities in archives and publishing. For more information, contact Tally Fugate or Dr. Kenny Brown in the UCO History Department.
GENERALLY SPEAKING • The Baptist Student Association (BSA) Souls for Christ Gospel Choir will meet at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 201 in the University Center. For more information, call Lewis Jarvis at 3412980, Ext. 4009.
✓ Marketing Club will meet at 8 p.m. March 12 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall in the Business Building. For more information, call Clay Gregory at 3482289.
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AROUND CAMPUS CONTINUED • Circle K VInternational, a college service organization, will meet at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the University Center, Room 312. For more information, call Sonja Anderson at 341-6089.
encouraged to meet with their academic advisor in the University Center, Room 121, during March to clouble-check remaining degree requirements. Information concerning applying for graduation will also be available. By making it a point to confirm remaining degree requirements during March, seniors will avoid the rush and long waiting times. For more information, call Suzanne Underwood at 341-2980, Ext. 3338.
• Japanese Conversation Club will meet at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the Foreign Language Department, located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts Building. The club offers free lessons in the Japanese language for anyone interested. For more • Volunteer Income Tax information, call Takaaki at 844- Assistance (VITA) will offer 0312. free tax help for UCO students and staff on Mondays, Tuesdays, ✓ The UCO Center for and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to Undergraduate Academic 5:45 p.m. through April 15 in the Advisement has designated Troy Smith Lecture Hall, located March as Advisement Month for summer and fall graduating in the Business Building. For seniors. All seniors graduating more information, call Mary this summer or next fall are Sheets at 341-2980, Ext. 2834.
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• The UCO On-line Writing Lab (OWL) is offering writing "cybertutors" free to all UCO students. For more information, call Janet Griffith at 341-2980, Ext. 2520, or visit OWL on-line at www.lrc.ucok.edu/owl. • The UCO Writing Assessment Center (WAC) is offering free writing tutors to UCO students. Appointments may be scheduled at the WAC office in Thatcher Hall, Room 107. For more information, call Janet Griffith at 341-2980, Ext. 2520. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be typed or printed. Information will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.
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Chelino's 1612 S. Boulevard, Edmond 340-3620
Hideaway Pizza 6616 N Western, OKC 840-4777
Schlotzsky's Sandwich Shop 410-A S. Bryant, Edmond 348-9951
Kodiak Bar & Grill 2801 W. Memorial, OKC 748-5900
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Don Pablo's 2737 W. Memorial, OKC 749-9554
Panda House 1803 S. Broadway, Edmond348-6300
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Pepe's Restaurant 1701 S. Broadway, Edmond 348-2504
Cocina De Mino 706 S. Broadway, Edmond 340-5225
House of Hunan 2137 W. Edmond Rd., Edmond 330-1668
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Alvarado's 1000 E. 2nd, Edmond 359-8860
Bellini's Ristorante & Grill 801 E. Danforth, Edmond 348-8033
El Chico 2601 S. Broadway, Edmond 348-5510
Pepperoni Grill 3300 S. Broadway, Edmond 330-4516
Chili's Grill & Bar 3580 S. Broadway, Edmond 330-4583
Domino's Pizza 21 N. University, Edmond 340-0300
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Coyote Coffee Co. 1710 E. 2nd, Edmond 359-2293
Fountain Oaks Station (Texaco) 201 S. Meline, Edmond 330-5701
Chat Room 822-F Edmond Rd., Edmond(Kelly Plaza) 330-6686
STEAKHOUSE
Subzone 3404 S. Broadway, Edmond 844-9844
Jamil's Steakhouse 2080 E. 2nd, Edmond 844-6538
The Net House 58 E. 15th, Edmond 330-9336
City Bites 3410 S. Boulevard, Edmond 340-0979
The London House 1 S. Broadway, Edmond 330-9045
Java Dave's 9 S. Broadway, Edmond 340-1693
New York Bagel Shop 1700 S. Broadway, Edmond 359-7722
Outback Steakhouse 3600 S. Broadway, Edmond 359-7432
Cafe 501 501 S. Boulevard, Edmond 359-1501
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All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication, and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $2 for each publication for the first 25 words and $.08 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE
WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 3412980, X5916 for additional info. NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway
ESL for International Students TOEFL & University Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our new discounts 348-7602 email: elcedu@elcok.com website: www.elcok.com Ask about our new classes: TOEFL GMAT Evenings GRE
ENGLISH CLASSES at the
Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail. •PREPARATION for TOEFL
THE WOMEN
of Delta Zeta Sorority are seeking new faces to take part in a unique opportunity. Delta Zeta offers leadership development. social activities, personal growth, academic support and much more. Please join us at our home Thursday, March 12 at 8pm for further information. To RSVP contact Summer at 330-8593. Become a sister for a lifetime.
THE ELECTION Commission of the UCO Student Association (UCOSA) is now accepting applications for all UCOSA elected positions. The application deadline is Friday, March 13, 1998 at 5pm. For more info visit the University Ctr, Rm 422 or call 341-2980 Ext 3337.
SERVICES ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education.
DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 3404998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good drivers too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote. TYPING OR EDITING Needed on resumes, reports or term papers? Help is 2 blocks from UCO. Call 348-5673 for reasonable rates & professional results.
TAX RETURNS prepared, student rates. $30, includes federal and state returns. 16 years experience. Call Dennis at 5256886:
DO YOU NEED something typed? Research papers, theses, reports, etc. Call me at 282-6232.
PROFESSIONAL RESUMES. Fast, professional results on resumes and cover letters. Get ready for graduation! For appointment call 340-6308, leave message.
FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Tuesday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450.
For testing info call 495-2732 FAST TYPE Typing/Word Processing Term Papers, Theses Editing/Writing Assistance Resumes, All Business Needs All Formats, APA, MLA, ASR, Turabian Fast & Professional, 330-8973
SECRETARIAL SERVICES provided. Resumes, Reports, Tests, Contracts, Invitations etc... Free delivery & pickup provided. Call today for a free estimate, 359-1663 or 781-8194.
MAINLY STUDENTS! 4.0 SNU grad types 130+ wpm with 20+ yrs experience in editing/writing in APA, MLA, criminal justice, etc. Undergraduate, graduate & international students welcome. APPOINTMENT ONLY - Downtown Edmond, Visa/Mastercard, 340-2001.
EMPLOYEMENT THE IGLOO GRILL is now accepting applications for energetic and friendly wait and bar staff. Apply at 900 W Memorial.
EXCELLENT$$$EXCELLENT$$$ EXCELLENT $$$ We have immediate openings for articulate individuals in telemarketing. We offer: • Flexible Scheduling • AM/PM Shifts • Paid Training Please call 843-0735
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HOUSEKEEPER/Nanny 20-25 hrs/wk, flexible scheduling around classes. Excellent organizational skills necessary, childcare experience helpful, references checked, must have valid OK DL and reliable transportation. Some benefits, some travel opportunities. Call 751-9632 or e-mail: joanlynnl@aol.com APPOINTMENT SETTERS needed, no selling, full/part time available, excellent for students, 1/2 mile from campus, $78/hr + bonuses. Casual dress, paid weekly, call 330-4955.
help and beverage cart driver. Flexible hours, part to full time, 340-4653.
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL needed for local consulting firm. Must have experience in receivables, payables and reporting. Bachelors in accounting required. CPA desired. Fax resumes to (405)942-2704. Attn: Shannon.
THE CITYOF EDMOND Leisure Services Dept is now accepting applications for the following positions: Lifeguards, WSI Swim Instructors, Pool Managers, Pool Cashiers, Concession Personnel. All lifeguards, Instructors and Managers must have American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, current CPR Certification and Basic Standard First Aide prior to the start of the pool season. Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays.
CAMP COUNSELORS Counselors are expected to work a six week period from 6/22/98 - 7/31/98. The hours for this job are from 7:30am until 5:30pm, M-F. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to help fill a child's summer with special fun. Positions are open until all vacancies are filled. Apply in Human Resources, 100 E 1st, Edmond, Rm 106. JOB LINE 3594648, EOE.
COUNTY LINE
is now accepting applications for enthusiastic people for wait staff. Apply at 1226 NE 63rd, OKC after 3pm.
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO),
341-7911. Now accepting housing vouchers. Welcome Students! FOR RENT-2 bed duplex, updated, very nice, fans throughout, appliances, W/D hookup, 270-3196.
ROOM in 4 bed/3 bath house, 7 minutes N of UCO, $200/mo + personal long distance calls. Non-smoker, must love pets, kitchen & laundry available, 3480357.
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One Bedroom $199
have certification. Great pay and free membership. Apply in person at The Athletic Club, 1331 W Memorial Rd, Suite 112.
Two Bedroom Starting @ $259
shifts. Apply in person at Jim's Superthrift, Danforth & Bryant, 3405430.
CRUISE & LAND Tour Employment.
VINNIE'S ITALIAN EATERY now hiring
Earn to $2000/mo. Free world travel (Europe, Caribbean, etc). Our service recommended by US News/World Reports. (919)933-1939, ext C.
for all positions. Apply in person at 2805 S Broadway M-F 2-4pm.
NATIONAL PARKS Hiring. Plus Forests, Beach Resorts, Dude Ranches, Rafting Companies. Nationwide openings. Call (919)933-1939, ext R.
TARGET at Quail Springs is now hiring.
14k-24k Gold and Precious Stone Jewelry, Fine Collectibles from Prestigious Companies, and the Top Selling Golf Clubs in the world! Serious Income, Training and Support, Ground Floor Opportunity, Brand Name Products! Call 1-888-444-6242, option #5, for overview, then call us live at 8446844. Weekly Business Presentations, Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm at the Denny's of Edmond off 2nd Street. website; http://www.aable.com/ihi/isr/ok/4747
instructors needed all shifts. Apply in person Edmond YMCA, 1220 S Rankin. LAWN CREW workers needed, flexible hours. Call 341-4588 after 5pm. PART TIME position available at Kids World, 3201 Clay Dr, 348-3888.
Earn to $3000+/mo in fisheries, parks, resorts. Airfare! Food/lodging! Our service recommended by US News/World Reports. (919)933-1939, ext A.
circulars. No experience required. Free infomation packet. Call 410-347-1475.
PART TIME Independent Rep. Marketing
LIFEGUARD & SWIM
FOR RENT
GREYSTONE NORTH APTS 751-4054
ALASKA EMPLOYMENT.
$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our
EDMOND PUBLIC Schools are in need of school bus drivers. Please call 3402962.
Fishing industry. Excellent earnings and benefits potential. Male/Female. No experience necessary. Ask us how! 517324-3116 ext A58062
EDMOND GOLF Course needs snack bar
LIONS FUN PARK is now accepting applications for cashiers, birthday hostess, ride and game attendants. Apply at Memorial & Blvd (Eastern).
DialAmerica Marketing
ALASKA SUMMER Employment -
All positions available. Apply at 2201 W Memorial, OKC. No calls please.
SUMMER CHILDCARE
for three children, 8, 9, 13. Salary negotiable, 3-5 days/wk. Own transportation and references, Edmond area. Start date May 25 to mid August, 348-4085.
VislonQuest Marketing Services
Is now accepting applications for outbound telephone sales representatives
FOR SALE
HELP WANTED, all departments, all
GARAGE SALE Everything from furniture, clothes, electronics, home furnishings and more will be sold. Saturday & Sunday March 14 & 15 1020 N Kennedy
PART TIME ASSISTANT to veterinary hospital front office. Apply at 2826 W Britton Rd, OKC. COCINA DE MINO of Edmond is now open and hiring for all positions. Apply at 706 S Broadway 2-4pm. Ask for Javier or Emilio.
NOW HIRING -
No experience necessary! Will work around school schedule. Must work weekends. Apply M-F 8-4 at Sutherland's, 14281 N Broadway Ext, Edmond. No calls please.
(N of UCO football field)
1984 HONDA ACCORD, 5-speed, 182K miles, $1500. For more info, call 3302893.
486 COMPUTER, 220 meg HD, 8 meg memory, tape back-up, 2400 modem, Seiko VGA color monitor, Windows 3.1, 1.44 floppy, $350, 842-1840.
1990 SUZUKI Katana 600, white, tagged, tuned, $1100. Call 341-9547 anytime.
RESPONSIBLE FEMALE with car (& insurance) to carpool Middle School
WHY RENT when you can buy your own
student 3 times/week Mon & Wed
home? Graduate student selling 3 BR
afternoons and Tues morning. $50/wk,
house with garage, 10 minutes from
359-2935.
campus! House payments cheaper than
EDMOND IMPORTER and wholesaler
more info, 359-8847.
rent! Assumable loan! Call Bryan for
needs some hardworking full time sales people starting at $7/hr w/benefits. Green card petition possible if qualified. Call 359-5031 for interview.
Romni vrEs FEMALE WANTED to share new 3 bed, 2 bath home w/same, close to campus. $275/mo, all bills paid. Call 340-0212.
Benefits include: . $6 starting wage • Commission starting at $1 a sale • 3 flexible schedules A.M. 8-12:30 AFT 1-4 P.M. 5-9 *WEEKEND SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE*
Choose Your Schedule Today! Call our jobline at 359 - 7713 or apply in person at 3429 S. Wynn (At the crossing of 33rd & Broadway Ext.)
Perfect driver or not. . . . call us for information on your car insurance. www.shelterins.com We'll always be there for you. SHELTER 1,,l1rANCI
Jim H. Bryan 111 N. Broadway Suite B Edmond, OK 73034 405 348-6443
Shelter Insurance Co.s. Home Office: Columbia, MO
ROOMMATE NEEDED to share large 4 bedroom, 2 bath home 4 blocks from UCO. Use of all appliances. All bills paid, $375, 844-0959, ask for Krissie.
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