The Vista March 23, 2000

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MARCH 23, 2000

Bill may increase remedial course cost Tuition may raise 430 percent

By N. David Owens

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ov. Frank Keating's 2000-2001 budget proposal recommends a 430 percent increase in tuition for remedial classes at UCO and the 10 other regional four-year institutions in the state, documents obtained from the Oklahoma State House of Representatives stated.

A separate piece of legislation, House Bill 1710, proposes that the two comprehensive institutions, Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma, discontinue all remedial classes, said John Cox, Keating's press secretary.

"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the mission of the comprehensive universities does not become remediation," Cox said.

"We in Oklahoma have spent too much time and money at the higher education level remediating students," Cox said.

The governor's ultimate goal is to increase academic rigor at the high school level so that higher education students -are not

—Staff photo by Chieko Hara

Sounds of acoustics...

Ellis Paul performs "Angel in Manhattan" in during his concert Tuesday night in Constitution Hall. The concert was sponsored by the Student Programming Board. Paul will be back in Oklahoma in July for the Woody Guthrie Free Folk Festival held in Okemah. See related interview on page 2.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the mission of the comprehensive universities does not become remediation.

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John Cox

Press Secretary to Gov. Keating

in need of remediation, Cox said.

The cost of remedial classes at UCO would increase 430 percent, from $20 per credit hour to $86 per credit hour under the governor's budget.

The bill failed a House vote by 50-49, but passed 51-46 upon reconsideration. It will go on to the senate in the coming months.

Opponents claim that this increase would make it impossible for many students to afford to further their education after high school.

"The Governor contends we need more college graduates to boost per capita income in this state...Then he recommends we price thousands of students out of the market," said Rep. Bill Settle (D-Muskogee).

Another complaint by opponents of the bill is that higher education in Oklahoma does not have a uniform transfer law.

"We in the legislature are constantly hearing about some student who is told he or she can't transfer some class from one college in this state to another," Settle said.

"So who guarantees that a remedial course completed at a two-year state junior college will be accepted by one of the fouryear regional schools or by either of the two comprehensive universities?"

Two-year colleges, such as Rose State College, which administers UCO's remedial classes, would have no change in remedial fees under this bill.

House Bill 1710 was written

by Rep. Carolyn Coleman (RMoore), and has the support of the Republicans and several of the Democrats in the House, Cox said.

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MARCH 23, 2000

e recent housing fee vote held in the residence halls is one

Thmore symptom of how out-of-touch the university can be.

The vote was to measure the support for raising residence hall and Commons apartment fees so cable packages may be added. It was rejected by 61 percent of the students who cast votes.

One Commons resident remarked, "Now if this were for Internet hook-ups, I'd support that."

Other state universities in the area have access to the school server, without requiring an Internet service provider. They are the ISP. Currently, a student must have access to the Internet before the student can log on to the Broncho server. Codes must be obtained from the library prior to use. Granted, students may use the library databases from their home computers through Broncho, but they are still forking over money to a private ISP. The university offered students cable. They need the tools which will help them obtain skills and employment. Successful graduates are potential donors.

Does the university want the memory of couch potato nights or marketable skills to help an alum decide whether or not they will give?

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Taking it slowly, Ellis Paul builds a following

By Robyn Lydick

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Managing Editor finger-songwriter Ellis Paul has no rock-star illusions about the music business.

"I've done a lot to trip myself up, sort of messing with the flow," Paul said.

This is not to say he does not understand this business he has chosen.

"I have a song coming out on a movie soundtrack, "Me, Myself and Irene," Paul said.

"So, I will be on an album with Offspring and Matchbox 20.

"I get paid seven cents every time a copy of the album is sold. I'm hoping it sells about 15 million copies," Paul said laughing.

A veteran of the folk festival circuit, including the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, Paul has played both years of the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah. He is also a regular at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City and is featured on KRXO-FM's program "For the Sake of the Song," which features singersongwriters.

The Boston resident has been playing in Oklahoma for more than a decade.

"I have made pilgrimages here since 1989 or '90. I met Greg (Johnson, owner of the Blue Door) and he gave me a gig," Paul said after his March 3 show at the Blue Door.

"The first time I played there were six people there, then 15, 25, 104 and now

6 6 I'm a story teller. I write honest material about real-life situations.

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Paul started in the music business at an open mic night.

"I dove in that way," Paul said.

"They were a great bunch of songwriters. We started camping out together and sharing mailing lists."

Years later, Paul has his own mailing list and small legion of dedicated fans.

"I'm a story teller. I write honest material about real-life situations," Paul said.

Music is a form of communication between people, Paul said.

"It's relating, communicating with part of a community of people.

"When you do it right, you get connected — the crowd and you. We're all in it together."

In the music business there is a balance between numbers of people in an audience and paying the bills. Paul has his point of reference for his career.

"It is on it's own path with momentum to carry it.

"I want to make sure I'm giving it all my heart, investing in the moment." in

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Interim dorm fees anger some UCO residents

By Mike Greer

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orm residents were surprised recently to learn they would have to pay to stay in their homes during spring break.

According to a flier passed out Feb. 25, a $30 fee will be assessed to students who needed to stay in their rooms.

Students found in the halls after 7 p.m. March 10 without a Spring Break Interim Contract will be charged $35.

Terms of the break are outlined in the Residence Halls Handbook, which is given to students when they move in.

"The break's not mentioned in the contract, and students don't read about it until they get their handbook, but normally it's not much of an issue," said Stephanie Buzzard,

administrative assistant to auxiliary enterprises.

Some residents are frustrated with the policy.

"It adds insult to injury for those of us who are stuck here over the break," said Sharon Strzykalski, junior.

Housing contracts are structured around the school schedule.

"Historically, we have very few people who actually stay on campus," Buzzard said.

The group most affected is the international students who don't often go home for short breaks.

There are approximately 300 international students living in the dorms.

"The only complaint I've heard is that no food service is offered. Closing the dorms is a routine thing. They do it in May and August and in the winter," said J al al Daneshfar, e- .

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international student advisor and activities coordinator.

Housing contracts charge students from the day classes begin through the end of the semester.

"We don't charge for the week before classes when many students are moving in," Buzzard said.

Shorter holidays like Thanksgiving and Labor Day are not charged.

From the end of classes March 10 until they start again March 20 is 10 days, the longest mid-semester break of the year.

"We could charge everyone for that time, but it's more fair just to charge people who will be there," Buzzard said.

The $30 fee for 10 days is less expensive than regular contract rates.

It adds insult to injury for those of us who are stuck here over the break.

—Sharon Strzykalski UCO Junior "It's a service we offer at a discount," said Todd Duncan, director of residence life.

The University Commons are not closed during the break.

"The Commons are more like apartments than dorms," Duncan said.

Residents of the Commons are charged the same monthly rent regardless of school

schedule.

"The dorms are charged on a per day basis, the Commons are charged like apartments," Buzzard said.

As outlined in the housing contracts, dorm residents are charged almost five dollars per day compared with three dollars per day for the 10 days of spring break. /-

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Multilingual poetry festival highlights international talent

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To some, this may be nothing more than a line of Spanish gibberish.

But to those who appreciate the beauty of poetry in all languages, it is the opening line of an emotional masterpiece by Pablo Neruda.

UCO's second annual Speaking in Tongues Multilingual Poetry Festival will be held March 24 and 25 in CB 120.

The purpose of the festival, which is free-of-charge, is to promote cross-cultural literacy and understanding.

Everyone is welcome to attend, said Tim Bradford, a UCO graduate student who is the founder and coordinator of the festival.

"The idea of the festival is to share the musicality of poems in their original languages as well as their meanings via English translations," Bradford said.

Each day, an open mic will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., giving international students an opportunity to share poetry in their native tongues.

From 6 to 7 each night, films about international poetry will be shown.

At 7:30, a formal program featuring UCO faculty members will begin.

Participating faculty members will read poetry for 10 to 15 minutes in a foreign language and then they will read the English translation.

In addition to UCO faculty members, one professor from the University of Oklahoma (OU) and one from Oklahoma State

University (OSU) will also read poems.

The formal program should last about an hour and a half, Bradford said.

Coffee, tea, and sweets will be available at a reception following the program.

Attendees can expect to hear poems read in French, German, Spanish, Bengali, Chinese, Japanese, Urdu, Hindi, Greek, Latin, Old English and Middle English.

"Each language has its own feeling and flavor. By listening to multilingual poetry, you really get a sense of culture," Bradford said.

After the poems are read in their native tongue, they will be read in English. The poems will also be printed in booklets that will be given to those who attend.

Bradford came up with the idea to hold a multilingual poetry festival after attending a Spanish poetry reading.

"I was impressed by how much I got from it and I was inspired to create a similar event at UCO," he said.

With help from the Modern Language department and the English Society, Bradford held the first festival last year.

Bradford promises the festival will be bigger and better than it was last year because he received a $750 grant to fund the event from the UCO Office of Sponsored Research and Grants.

"The money was spent on advertising, poem booklets, and various event costs," Bradford said.

The festival has been advertised at OU and OSU in addition to UCO. Posters have also been distributed to bookstores in Edmond.

Last year, 30 to 50 people

The idea of the festival is to share the musicality of poems in their original languages as well as their meanings via English translations.

—Tim Bradford Poetry Festival Founder, Coordinator 4.77.4940,

attended the festival each night.

This year, Bradford expects at least 50 people to attend each night.

Next year, Bradford hopes even more people will attend the festival.

"I'd like to see it become a state-wide event and rotate in location between UCO, OU, and OSU," Bradford said.

People who are interested in poetry, culture or literature will enjoy the festival, Bradford said.

Anyone who would like to read poetry at the open mic is encouraged to call Bradford at 771-4594 to insure a slot on the schedule.

For more information, call Bradford or e-mail him at Timdogbrad@aol.com .

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Federal program prepares school students for college

By Zach Anderson

stammer UCO recently secured two federal programs geared toward guiding students to a successful college career.

The programs, Upward Bound and the Ronald McNair Scholars Program, are part of a series of academic programs — known as TRIO — developed by the federal government through the Economic Cpportunity Act of 1964.

The programs are designed to prepare high school students for college life and to ready those already enrolled in higher education for post graduate studies.

The Upward Bound program is geared toward high school students who are interested in furthering their education

through college.

The program provides free educational services for 50 low income or firstgeneration (neither parent has a four year degree) students from ninth through eleventh grade from Capitol Hill, Crooked Oak, and Star Spencer Schools.

"Upward Bound is designed to encourage high school students to complete their high school education and move on to college," said UCO director of TRIO programs Barry Lofton.

"Upward Bound will mold and guide [students] throughout high school to prepare them for college," Lofton said.

The goal for Upward Bound at UCO is to help high school students become comfortable with furthering their education.

Upward Bound is designed to encourage high school students to complete their high school education and move on to college.

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"Our plan with Upward Bound is to give students a summarization program that will prepare them to pursue a college education," said Dr. S. Narasinga Rao, dean of sponsored and research grants.

The program is designed to motivate students and prepare them with the skills necessary for educational success beyond

high school.

"Basically, this program provides [high school] students with any and all help they need while preparing for college," Rao said.

Upward Bound is made up of two separate parts. The first, the academic year component, stretches from September to May.

During this period, students involved in the program will be provided with tutorial study sessions, career and college advisement, campus visits and tours, ACT preparation workshops, bi-weekly meetings on the UCO campus, and other education workshops.

The summer component is an eight week program during June and July.

During this time, Upward Bound offers students a college transition period in which the program pays for six hours of freshman level courses at UCO. Students stay in the residence halls and are given a true taste of college life.

"This is a guidance program.

That's the whole premise," said Pamela L. Edwards, UCO Upward Bound program

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"We're providing guidance and advisement for these students who otherwise may never be able to set foot on a college campus.

"This is an excellent program. It provides opportunities for students when they have no choices or when they don't know where to look.

It students will take advantage [of the program] they are provided with so much that will prepare them for a successful college career," Edwards said.

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars program is designed to encourage students who are currently enrolled in college to continue their education toward a Ph. D. The McNair program provides students with research opportunities, faculty mentoring relationships, and additional educational services at no cost to first-generation students with financial need.

McNair targets secondsemester sophomores who want to obtain a Ph.D., or teach at the college level.

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prepare students to go from undergraduate to graduate status, ultimately leading to a Ph.D.," Rao said.

In addition to other benefits, the McNair program provides its participants with research opportunities, summer internships, seminars, academic support services to assist in the graduate school application process, exposure to cultural events and mentoring programs.

"This program is designed to encourage students to graduate from college, move on to a graduate program, and eventually to the Ph.D. program. The ultimate goal is to have students earn a Ph.D.," Lofton said.

Students who possess the drive and motivation necessary to pursue a Ph. D. in a chosen field are the target group for McNair.

"This program is a tremendous commitment from students, because we can't count them successful in the program until we get them into a Ph. D. program. Students who want to stop their education with a master's degree aren't what we

are looking for. We are looking students who have career goals, and a Ph. D. is part of that," said Cheryl Murdock, director of the UCO McNair Scholars Program.

"We hope to help undergraduate students feel comfortable and familiar with the environment of a Ph. D study program before they actually get there. We take students from being novice researchers to developing good research and statistical skills," Murdock said.

The directors of the UCO TRIO office are excited about the opportunities these new programs will present to students.

"These are great programs," Lofton said.

"The more I understand about these programs, I'm excited about the idea of starting these programs here at UCO. The opportunities they provide for students are amazing."

For more information on the Upward Bound or Ronald E. McNair Scholar programs, contact the UCO TRIO office at 974-3600.

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Feb. 18-19 at LSC Pre-season Shootout TBA March 3-4 at Texas Woman's Invitational TBA March 14 Southeastern Oklahoma* (DH) 2 p.m.

March 15 at Southeastern Oklahoma* (DH) 2 p.m.

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March 31April 1 at Oklahoma City Invitational TBA April 3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* (DH) 2 p.m.

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umber 25-ranked Central Oklahoma used a nine run outburst in the sixth inning to come from behind and defeat the Harding Bison 11-8 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, March 10, at Broncho Field.

Ray Danzy led the Bronchos with three RBI and also scored a run. Danzy's three RBI triple in the sixth inning gave UCO the boost it needed to win the game.

Blake Honeycutt picked up his first win for the Bronchos this season.

In the second part of the doubleheader pitcher Brent Smercznski led the Bronchos to a 3-0 win over Harding. He pitched 5.2 innings, only giving up four hits and striking out four batters to get his third win of the year.

Pat Wellington got the save, it was his first one this season.

The Bronchos run their record to 14-4 overall and 2-0 in the Lone Star Conference North Division, while the Bison fall to 11-9 and 0-2 in the LSC North Division.

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he Scissor-tail Challenge is ahead, and there's free money available for UCO students who enter. The 8 km and two-mile run/walk races will begin at 10:30 a.m., April 1 at Arcadia Lake in Edmond.

The race was developed by a group of seven UCO marketing interns under the direction of Marketing Professor Dr. Darrell Nasalroad.

The interns were selected in the spring of last year and were told they would have to plan and implement an event as a part of their internship.

Nasalroad, an avid runner, suggested that the group put on a road race, and that is just what they decided to do.

The group began planning the race last September.

Their first task was to get sponsors. Now, they have over 30, including UCO's Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

The interns also had to decide which organization should receive the proceeds from the race.

MARCH 23, 2000 They chose Citizens Caring for Children, an Edmond-based, nonprofit agency that annually serves over This is a good cause 3,000 foster children in and UCO students can the state with material necessities, financial benefit from it in many assistance, and emotional ways. support, said Stacy Brasher, public relations director for the Cheryl Arango organization.

Marketing Intern, "They will receive part Co-founder of Scissor-tail of the proceeds, and the other part will go toward Challenge UCO scholarships for race participants," said Cheryl Arango, one of the hoping that UCO can add another 200 to that list. marketing interns.

"This is a good cause and To be considered for a scholarship, UCO race UCO students can benefit from it participants must write a one in many ways," Arango said.

To inform UCO students of page essay describing why they the race, the interns sent fliers to should receive the scholarship all the professors and sent and send it in along with their packets to the presidents of all transcript and entry form.

The number of scholarships campus organizations.

"Whatever organization has and the amounts given will depend on the number of entries the most entries will receive received and how much money $100 and a trophy," Arango said.

The interns plan to set up is raised in the race, said Arango.

The first three overall male registration tables at the and female runners in the 8 km University Center March 20 and race from UCO will receive 21.

In further preparation for the medallions and gift certificates race, the interns have been from Thompson College Stores, volunteering their time at other Inc. road races.

First place will receive a $75 "We wanted to get a behind gift certificate, second place will receive a $50 certificate, and the scenes look at what makes a third place will receive a $25 good road race," Arango said.

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RACE Continued from Page 12 will begin in front of the Comanche pavilion in Spring Creek Park at the lake.

A variety of activities will surround the race, said Arango.

Booths will be set up with free samples of new products and a registered dietitian will be on hand to answer nutritional questions.

The Oklahoma Pork Council will provide a free barbecue lunch for all race participants.

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Wall, and Amy Whisler. They In the 8 km race, the first hope the race is a success. feeling empty-handed," Arango place male and female runners said.

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ow that Graduation Day is a mere six weeks away, the excitement and anticipation is beginning to build.

As graduation draws near, I find myself often pondering about my future.

What does the future hold for me? Will I get a job I like?

Will I even get a job? How will I ever pay off all my financial aid loans?

A college education prepares an individual in the booklearning aspect of their chosen career path.

It does not always, however, prepare one for the actuality of the reality of obtaining and maintaining employment in that chosen field.

The college work experience does not always match the requirements, abilities, tasks and duties that the private or commercial sector expects from their employees.

Leaving the college cocoon can be a terrifying experience for a graduate.

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Relatives expect you to be able to solve world problems in an instant, and friends think you to be an 'educated know-itall'.

No one, it seems, realizes you are the same person you were before that diploma was handed to you.

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It is not a question if I am ready for the real world, but the question of: Is the real world ready for me?

I didn't spend years of grueling work, training and long hours to please everyone out there in the world. I did it for myself.

Returning to school at the age of 37 wasn't easy. For 14 years I was a stay-at-home wife and mother. My life revolved around my husband and daughters.

My husband insisted I go back to college and finish my education. I fought him on this for years before finally giving in and enrolling at UCO in the fall of 1995.

And I only enrolled because a 'friend' said she would take a creative writing class with me.

She signed up for the class when I enrolled, but dropped it the next day — without telling me.

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I increased my hours the following semester, declared a major and was on my way toward a journalism degree.

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purposely scratched the passenger-side of his vehicle Disturbance: Edmond while it was parked in the and UCO officers responded to Arrest: A male suspect was student-3 parking lot. a disturbances call at the ATO stopped for running a stop sign fraternity house. Officers at Campbell and University. It found several Kappa Sigma was determined that he was fraternity members outside the driving under suspension. The ATO house. Several Kappa suspect was issued two Sigma members ran off when citations and released. the officers arrived. Officers Arrest: A suspect was were told that there has been arrested at Ayers and university tension between some Larceny: The victim for driving under the influence reported that a cellular phone and possession of marijuana. members of the two fraternities on an ongoing basis. Further and a fishing pole were The suspect was taken to investigation into this incident removed from her vehicle Oklahoma County jail. is still taking place. while it was parked on campus.

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April 1 in the Communications Building. Representatives from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and the Thai and Vietnamese ♦ Donna Nigh Gallery temples will attend. For more will present a UCO seniors information, call Dr. Wayne artwork exhibit March 2 to 29, Stein at 974-5618. third floor of the University Center. For more information, ♦ The Men's Soccer call Denise Wynia at 974-2432.

Team will practice from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and ♦ Association for Thursdays in Hamilton Field Childhood Education House. For more information, International will meet 7:30 call Jarrod Garner at 974-6418. p.m., March 29 in the Education Building, Room 301; and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Feb. 28 to March 3 in the lion Building, RoRnk informatio e Bronze and Blue . 974-637Y mInittee nieets every •‘.

• ng rrieet second and fourth Tuesdat 4 to 10 p.m., March 24 and 25 in the month to promote school the Communications Building spirit. For more information, auditorium to hold the call Beverly Prosser at 974M ultilingual Poetry Festival, 2361.

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p.m., April 4 at The Myriad.

Tickets available at all ticket ♦ The Varukers, Spasm source outlets, CD Warehouse, or 151 and The lower Class call 297-3000 to charge by Brats will perform 9 p.m., phone.

March 29 at Music Dimensions, 1515 N. Meridian. Tickets are ♦ The Hookers will perform $5. For more information, call 9 p.m., March 23 at Music 946-4492.

Dimensions, 1515 N. Meridian.

Tickets are $6. For more Exhibits: information, call 946-4492.

♦ "Roadwords:

School Senior Salute Invitational II," March 2 to 29 on the third floor of the University Center at UCO. For more information, call Denise at 974-2432.

before 6:30 p.m. the night of the reading. For more information, call 681-2394.

951-1000.

Poetry:

♦ Prairie Moons will host poetry readings 8 p.m., every

♦ Son of Thursday at 577 Buchanan Alley Slam, a local in Norman. For more

poetry slam information, call 321-GIFT. competition, will be held 8:30 p.m.. the Theatre: second and fourth Tuesday of ♦ Associations III: ♦ "The Tenant Art Organization every month at Galileo Bar and Grill, 3009 Paseo. Cash and Exhibit will be on display prizes will be awarded to the top Little March 2 through April 8. Hours three poets. For more Prince" will are: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday information, call 525-3284. be presented through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 by the OCU p.m., Friday and Saturday. The Theatre department, April 22 in exhibit is located at the City Arts ♦ Book Beat Book Shop the Burg Theater on the OCU Center at the fairgrounds, 300 will host poetry night 7:30 p.m., campus. For show times, tickets General Pershing Blvd., the third Thursday of every and information, call 521-5227.

MARCH 23, 2000

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imigv1 Internet artist is evil, morbid, reviewer says

By Trent Dugas

Ste rite, Thave seen the Anti-Christ and he is on the Internet.

His name is R.S. Connett and he is disguised as an artist.

Beware of this person's attempt to persuade you to the other side that is respectably called darkness.

By all costs, filter out this man's web-site and never let your eyes cross the pages of his psyche.

This is not a joke. Do not type the letters http://www.vomitus.com .

You will regret it for the rest of your life.

The perceptions and conceptions will never leave your awareness.

I have spent many years surfing the Internet to finally come to my death through the pages of this garbage.

I have seen the good, the bad and the obscene, but I cannot help but wonder what twisted gulp of faith clicked my mouse over the link that led me to the burning of my mind.

Have I not died and floated slowly down to the pits of hell to see the atrocities lying before me?

Have I done something to deserve such living torture?

What force of nature or act of God puts such a sublimely morbid, darkly grotesque being on the face of this planet and allow him to make art for the world to see?

Demons are surfing on the waves of his

Vomitus.com is filled with images like this and some which are more grotesque and morbid.

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conscious and knocking on the door of mine.

When I close my eyes I cannot remove the images of his art work from my mind's eye. The images keep revolving and pulsating to the rhythm of my heart.

This man's art work, if you want to call him a man, is sadistic. Cruelty is exposing the underbelly of the afterlife.

One step inside this web site will sure to deliver nightmares. I did not want to walk inside this man's subconscious. I did not want to sleep in the rotting blood of his cranium. And I sure did not want to bathe in the vomit that creeps from his blackened aura.

I bravely repeat the words on Connett's site, "Society's ills (both literally and figuratively) are all in some way linked to overpopulation."

"Nature, which I deem to include all physical things, is rebelling in order to survive man's assault. Humankind, being only a small aspect of the entire organism, is expendable.

"Our demise is a good and necessary thing and just as we would rid our bodies of an infestation of lice, nature will unburden itself of us, using any means required," he says.

Can you only imagine the soul-torturing agony I writhed through in order to fully expose myself to this? I have placed myself as shaman, experiencing the dead for you, to bring warning to you.

I have witnessed the worst so to save you from the surfeit

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As I clicked through the site I wondered where the madness would end? Then I found out where it ended. It does not.

The man has a sister with the same twisted ideas of art and demon-possessed spirit. Carol Ann Connett at http://www.vomitus.com/carols_ world/index.html is also a maddening spirit of lost art.

Let me_ give one more piece of warning before I spiral into a deep seeded cage of insanity.

If you have no choice but to enter Connett's domain please, please STAY AWAY FROM HIS LINKS PAGE. The temptation is far to great and you will not be able to resist.

What lies beyond his link page is Satan himself, laughing and grinning at the pure lack of human respect.

I dare say, if you value any of your self-respect, innocence and sanity, stay away from his links page and the site http://www.grotesque.com/.

Was the Internet made for this? Were our feeble minds made for this type of insanity? I loudly, deplorably say no.

Sweat is pouring down the weakness of my spine for my eyelids grow tired. I cannot fight the hours of darkness and what sleep shall bring. I now must face the consequences of being your visionary martyr.

Please take my warnings seriously, fellow web surfers, free yourselves and resist the repugnant, stinking, obtrusive deliverance of soul staining material on this site.

Go now, and pray.

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