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Proposal for new degree in process By Lisa Tatum Stafisr
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n an effort to form future partnerships with technology corporations in the Oklahoma City area, the College of Business Administration is developing a proposal for a new graduate program in the area of information technology. Dr. David Harris, dean of the college, said the proposed master's program will provide students with information that will help them make informed technological decisions in the workplace. If adopted, the degree will also give students exposure to areas of international business ethics and leadership, said Harris. Harris said the college decided to develop the program because information technology is an important concept for the future. "It can be a dynamic program because we are forming strategic partnerships with technology corporations in the Oklahoma City area," said Harris. "This will help recruit students to our campus." Harris said the process for developing a new degree program is often complex. It begins with a proposal from within the college and evolves into a proposal to be presented to academic affairs. Harris said not all proposals make it through the process. "A dean is responsible for
From down under... Members of the Edmond Fire Department pull firefighter Mike Remkins out of a man hole southeast of Old North. The "Edmond Special Operations Team" practiced confined space rescue Thursday afternoon in a joint training exercise with UCO. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)
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oan payments are something most college students dread. It almost makes you want to stay in school so you won't have to start the dreaded repayment process. But, there may be a little hope for future students with a new state bill. State Bill 798, "Economic Development Through Education Act," was just approved by the Sentate Education committee last Monday. The bill is will support Oklahoma colleges by giving college graduates working in Oklahoma full tax credit for their college loan payments for up to ten years. This bill will encourage people to finish college because they may be able to afford it now. This, in turn, will promote a higher education level in Oklahoma and raise salaries in professional jobs. Higher salaries will benefit the state in the long run with higher income tax and an increase in sales tax due to greater consumption. Hooray for Oklahoma. Hopefully the bill will encourage college students to stay in Oklahoma and encourage out-of-state students to move here to go to school.
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ntertainment has become so pervasive in our life that the media literally lives off our insatiable hunger of anything but the truth. The media is hyping for another war in the Gulf, another clean, entertaining TV-war, upholding the ideals of noble destiny, like democracy and global peace. For almost seven years now, U.S. has been blocking a lift of UN embargo imposed on Iraq which according the FAO, has already claimed the lives of half a million children. Iraq is allowed to sell only $1.6 billion in oil to purchase food and medicine which is 10 percent of its actual need. A tin of milk costs about half the monthly salary of a university professor. There is no Chlorine in the water purification facilities. The whole desert is littered with depleted uranium, 350 tons of it, a primary reason for the rise in child mortality rate and mentally handicapped babies. Most of the world does not see why sanctions
which have failed to bring desired results should be let to continue killing those who are the most vulnerable and innocent. After all, why must UN resolutions pertaining to Iraq so severely be enforced when 69 other UN resolutions have been ignored by Israel, a country which has used cluster bombs against civilian populations in Lebanon. Before treading the path of escalation we should ask ourselves—are we going to bomb out all the Biological and Chemical weapons of all the countries that possess it? And was it morality or national interest that pursued us to sell those capabilities in the fist place? The way things are it seems we can either bomb them out which will be nice to watch in the TV or preserve the status quo, continue being party to a genocidal destruction of a society. —Shakib Ahsan UCO Student
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n the Tuesday, 2-24-98, edition of The Vista, Jeff Fuller made some good points in opposition to the previous editorial. Jeff admitted he lacked some statistics, so I am providing a few. According to the National Safety Council, the fatal firearm accident rate fell to an all-time low in 1995, down 85 percent since the all-time high recorded in 1904. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that fatal firearm accidents account for less than 2 percent of all fatal accidents among children in 1995, 3 percent of the fatal accidents among children. Other accidents involving children: motor vehicle (2900, 44 percent), fires (1050, 16 percent),
drowning (950, 14 percent), and choking on ingested object (300, 4.5 percent). Firearm deaths account for 0.4 percent of all deaths, for all reasons, among children. Beware of gun control advocates' claim that 5,000 children per year die from firearm injuries. The "5,000" figure counts anyone under age 20 as a "child." The reason, there are five times as many firearm-related deaths among adolescents and young adults ages 15-19, as there are among children under age 15. Firearm-related deaths (homicides, suicides and accidents) account for 1.9 percent of all deaths among all children, far V See STATISTICS, Page 4
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Continued from front page prioritizing any new degree program to maximize the college's resources," he said. Harris said a proposal for a master's of science in applied economics was declined recently because of prioritizing. "Although the M.S. in economics proposal had definite merit," said Harris, "the College of Business Administration is pursuing a path in the technology arena. "The technology proposal being developed will potentially serve a greater market than the M.S. in economics."
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Petroleum scientist to visit UCO By Penny Hubbard Stair:Mier Dr. P:K. Das of Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville will be the featured speaker at UCO's Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6 in Room 319 in Howell Hall. Das is speaking at UCO as part of the Visiting Industrial Scientist Program. Some of the topics Das will discuss are the organization of the chemical laboratories at Phillips, some industrial applications of molecular modeling and
computational chemistry at Phillips and industrial research and development. "Use of Computational Chemistry in Research and Development Work: Metallocene Based Polyethylene Catalysts" will be the focus of his speech. It is intended to introduce chemistry students to some aspects of the chemical industry they might not encounter in the classroom, he said. "We are pleased to participate in this program as we don't have a big budget to bring speakers in," said Dr. Jim Dechter, assistant professor of
chemistry. The UCO Chemistry Department has participated in the Visiting Industrial Scientist Program for nine years. Dechter said that by participating in the program it gives students technical exposure to current areas of chemical research. "Many of our faculty have spent their careers in academics, so we don't have a direct knowledge of the industry. Speakers let students know what a career in the industry is like," said Dechter. " This also helps them â&#x20AC;˘ See SPEAKER, Page 10
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Students charge, absence of MS degree a bad business decision
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o be successful in business, one must supply a good or service that is demanded. This principle is taught, but apparently not practiced in the Business College. After over two years of consideration, the Dean of the Business College chose not to support the proposed-Master of Science in Applied Economics.program. The program was denied because the College would rather focus on the vague concept of leadership skills. This decision was made despite the evident support for the program. Numerous graduate students are enrolled in courses to satisfy the proposed curriculum, many undergraduates have expressed an interest, and inquiries from prospective students are made on a weekly basis. Hundreds of letters of support from students, prospective employers, and concerned State leaders have been received. Even State leaders recognize the value of economic study, rather than leadership. Moreover, it is unlikely that any of these State leaders have a degree in leadership ! The College already offers all the course requirements for the
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Mayoral hopeful proves big MAPS cheerleader By Telannia Hytche Staff riler
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klahoma City Councilwoman Willa Johnson discussed her accomplishments, her campaign for mayor and the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPs) during the Black Student Association Tribute to Black History meeting last week. Johnson, councilwoman for Ward 7 in Oklahoma City, said she is the biggest "cheerleader" for MAPs. Johnson said the renovation through MAPs would bring more money into the city. She said travelers would stop and spend money rather than drive through. Johnson addressed some of the problems with implementing the project. "We didn't ask for enough
money in the beginning," said Johnson. "But you know what, we didn't know how much to ask for." While attending a conference in another city, Johnson said she had a conversation with another city official about the cost of renovation. "He pointed me in the direction of a building and said, `Do you see that building?'" said Johnson. "That building cost $300 million alone." "We are trying to rebuild nine buildings for the cost of one," she said. Every city in the U.S. is rebuilding their inner city, said Johnson. Johnson said the bombing and Myriad Convention Center are also contributors to the problems. The MAPs project includes the fairgrounds, ball park, civic
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UCOSA leaders ask for cash compensation By Penny Hubbard StallWriter
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ith upcoming student elections on many campuses and at UCO, voters are asking whether Student Association presidents deserve to be compensated for their work. The idea was brought up at a recent Student Association meeting by President Sean Ridenour and has been discussed by student government in the past. Research is being done currently to see where the money would come from for the paid positions, said Ridenour. "We voluntarily cut our budget a few years ago, so it would be hard for the money to come out of the UCOSA budget," said Ridenour. About 70 percent of schools across the country compensate
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student leaders with a wide range of rewards, including fulltuition waivers, cash salaries, class credits, and scholarships. At UCO, elected officers are not paid an annual salary for their work in the student association. The president, vice president, speaker of the house and deputy speaker receive cash scholarships, according to Dale Archer, speaker of the house. Archer said the president and speaker of the house, each receive $600 per semester. The deputy speaker receives $250 per semester. That amount varies per semester depending on the budget. "For many (officers), it's a full-time job," said Butch Oxendine, publisher and editorin-chief of the "Student Leader" magazine. "Without pay, lots of quality leaders couldn't serve, because they'd have to get jobs off campus."
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64 The office of president is an obligation to the students that I will do without being paid. Derrek Belase UCOSA presidential candidate Archer works an off-campus job in addition to his responsibility to the Student Association. He said he thought it would be a great idea if the officers were paid. "If the position was paid, I could spend more time with the Student Association and less time worrying about balancing school, a part-time job plus the responsibilities of the position," he said. Ridenour said he thought the officers could be more efficient and effective if the position was thought of like a campus job. "It's a scholarship position right now, but if it were paid, it would eliminate the need for officers to have an off-campus job and in turn they could devote their time to student needs." Ridenour said students don't realize the amount of time that goes into being president or speaker.
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"There are so many meetings I have to attend and other activities besides those associated with UCOSA," he said. "I think the student body would benefit if it was a paid position because it would allow the president to be more active in student concerns." UCO students have mixed opinions about student officers being paid. Carrie Ware, a freshman speech pathology major, said she didn't think it should be a job students get paid for. "It should be voluntary. I wouldn't think other schools pay them, so why should we," she said. Stephanie- Latham, a senior physical education major, agreed. "To me, it's just an extracurricular activity. It should be voluntary," she said. UCOSA representative Kenny
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Educators schooled on multicultural learning By Penny Hubbard MEW
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ore than 400 students and educators are expected to attend the 15th Annual Multicultural Education Institute March 6 and 7 at UCO 's University Center. The conference, "Multicultural Education: Facing Today and Tomorrow Together," is intended to promote the understanding of different cultural groups, said Dr. Helen Casey, chapter two coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools. "This makes educators more aware of the backgrounds of the students they deal
with every day," she said. Featured speakers will be Clifton L. Taulbert, who was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and will speak at 7 p.m. March 6, and Tou Ger Xiong, a 24-year-old rapper who will perform at 11:45 a.m. March 7. Taulbert is the author of "When We Were Colored," a portrayal of a black community in Glen Allen, Miss. The book was also made into the motion picture "Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored" in 1996. He is also the author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated "On the Last Train North." A resident of Tulsa, Taulbert received the NAACP Image Award for Literature in
1996. He received a bachelor's degree in history from Oral Roberts University and completed graduate work at the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. Xiong, a Laotian refugee, travels across the country spreading an anti-gang message through rap music. He received a political science degree from Carleton College in Minnesota. The event will also include presentations about cross-cultural communication and learning/teaching strategies, as well as development and coordination of community resources and anti-bias curriculum.
"This program provides hands-on type of information to take back to the classroom," said Casey. Registration is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. March 6. Sessions will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to UCO, other sponsors include the Desegregation Assistance Center, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Langston University, . For more information, contact Helen Casey, Oklahoma City Public Schools at 297-6699 or Ms. Van Anderson at the Oklahoma State Department of Education at 521-3196.
Career fair provides networking opportunity for students By Penny Hubbard stammer job is a good, thing to have when you graduate and Multicultural tudent Services (MSS) is helping students achieve that goal by sponsoring UCO's Spring 1998 Career/Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m., March 4 in the University Center Ballroom. About 50 businesses and organizations will be present to recruit students for occupations such as health care, banking, computers and hotels. City, state and federal agencies will also
be present to recruit. jobs as well as full-time "This is a good jobs," he said. opportunity for all students to Multicultural Student network and speak to Services is also offering tips potential employers," said on how to prepare yourself to Barry Lofton, coordinator of attend a job fair. Multicultural Student Before attending the Services. career fair students should: Lofton stressed that the • Know their three most job fair is open to any useful job skills. student—not just those who • Know how some of their are graduating. favorite activities relate to Lofton "The fair is for freshmen jobs. to graduate students. These companies and • Consider the type of setting in which schools are offering internships and summer they would like to work.
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he Central Oklahoma Bronchos claimed the Lone Star Conference Basketball title with a 22 point spread over West Texas A&M Saturday in Hamilton Field House. Patrick Fisher gave the Bronchos the early lead with a three pointer to open Central Oklahoma's offensive run. The Bronchos kept the lead throughout the first half of the game. The only time in the half that the Buffaloes threatened the lead was when Terrance Joll made a jumper to bring
West Texas to within five points of the Bronchos. The Bronchos ended the half with a 55-46 lead. The Bronchos' first half offense was spurred by Devin Baker, who made 11 points on the half. The Buffaloes were able to keep Joe Newton contained with only 2 baskets out of 10 attempts. "They were all over Joe during the first half," said Head Basketball Coach Jim Seward. The second half opened with Central Oklahoma building their lead to a 12point advantage.
The Bronchos were never threatened in the second half. They maintained at least a 10-point lead throughout the 20 minutes of play. Newton made six of his 10 attempts at the basket to earn a total of 24 points. Shawn Pughsley had the game high of 25 points. Pughsley also set the LSC single season record for three pointers. "I'm glad Shawn made it to set the record," said Seward. The Bronchos 123-101 victory earned Broncho Jason Stewart battles for them the third seed at the Southwest possession against Abilene Christian Regional Tournament. Thursday. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)
Women basketball standouts honored academically By Curtis Cobb SportsEditor entral Oklahoma women's basketball standouts Christy Heavin and Mandy Carlson have both been named to the 1998 GTE Academic All-District VI team. Heavin, 6-0 senior center from
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attend the banquet," said Simmons. The Leadership Award is given to select individuals for their leadership ability and their efforts in improving the quality of life in the community, he said. "A+ puts together a book that they call a brochure in which persons can take out an ad along with a message of congratulations. The brochure can be purchased at the banquet. It's an ego thing to hang onto," said Simmons. Congratulatory messages can be placed in the brochure by submitting a contract. The Leadership award will be presented to Simmons at the A+ Academic Association Annual Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Applewood's Restaurant. The cost for the banquet is $25 per person, and reservations may be made by calling Dr. Ruth Faine, executive director at 427-1290.
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research and development environment to students and faculty members by providing volunteer scientists from the industry to visit college campuses, according to institute literature. For more information about the meeting, call Dr. Jim Dechter at 341-2980, Ext. 5435.
Notre Dame University from 1978-1987. The Visiting Industrial Scientist Program is sponsored by the Industrial Research Institute to improve the cooperation between industrial and academic communities. Among its goals, the program attempts to communicate the industrial
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Ska fans: out with the new, in with the old
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ttention, all Sublime fans: Catching a ride on the third ska wave without being hip to godfathers like the Maytals and Skatalites is like worshipping Rancid without ever having heard the Clash. Unlessyou wanna be known as a wannabe, you best give these discs a spin. The common denominator for these two discs is the sprightly instrumental
prowess of the Skatalites, Jamaica's premier studio outfit during the first ska period. The Maytals, with Frederick "Toots" Hibbert up front, later would become one of the world's biggest reggae acts. But in the early '60s, when they recorded "Never Grow Old," the Maytals were backed by the Skatalites and served up one of the landmark discs in ska history.
From the feverish pitch and vocal acrobatics of the title track through the joyous bounce of "Six and Seven Books of Moses," the Maytals revel in a sweet subtlety that too many of the current ska rockers fail to capture. And on "Ball of Fire," a new recording of classic ska instrumentals, the Skatalites show that they haven't lost a step in, the ensuing years. The players get a chance to
stretch out on these sides, reeling off jazzy horn solos and guitar runs, but they never lose sight of the nimble and insinuating grooves. Top it off with a ska-heavy take on the "James Bond Theme," and you've got one of the warmest, most likable party discs to be released in years.
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TODAY ✓ The Baptist Student Union (BSU) will host Noonday "Professors Week" at noon through March 6 in the BSU. UCO professors will share what Jesus Christ means to them. For more information, call Charles Lillard, Suzanne Lillard, or Janay Moody at 341-1232; or e-mail the BSU at Ucobus@aol.com . • The Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI) will hold a Scholastic book fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through March 6 in Room 221 of the Education Building. Books for all ages will be available.
A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD ✓ Multicultural Student Services will host the UCO Spring 1998 Career/Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4, in the Grand Ballroom of the University Center. For more information, call Barry Lofton at 341-2980, Ext. 2580. • The UCO Theatre Department will present a free perforthance by the students of the advanced improvosation class at 1:30 p.m. March 4 at Broncho Lake. The half-hour show will consist of comedy sketches, improvosational games, and audience participation. The show will be held inside the University Center if it rains. For more information, call Joe DiBello at 341-2980, Ext. 2361. • First American Student Association will meet at noon March 5 in Room 316 of the University Center. For more information, call Lisa Jonathan or Carla Feathers at 844-7648. ✓ Toastmasters Club, an organization devoted to enhancing public speaking skills, will meet at 12:40 p.m. March 5 in Room 320-B of the University Center. For more information, call Yuji at 3412980, Ext. 4096, or call Amy at 3417403.
✓ The UCO Music Department will present the UCO Orchestra in concert at 8 p.m. March 9 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, and $2 for non-UCO students. UCO staff and students are admitted free with valid UCO I.D. For ticket information and reservations, call 3412980, Ext. 3375 after 1:30 p.m. weekdays. ✓ The UCO International Office will hold a tax workshop with Diane Wilson of H & R Block from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Fashion Troupe will meet at 12:30 March 6 in Room 322 of the University p.m. March 10 in the Living Room of the Center. For more information, call 341- Human Environmental Sciences Building. They will hear a presentation 2980, Ext. 2390. from Kevin Coburin, a divisional manager from Talbots. For more ✓ The UCO International Office has information, call Dr. Tana Stufflebean at announced that the deadline to apply for 341-2980, Ext. 5807 or Dr. Darlene the UCO Ambassador Scholarship is Kness at 341-2980, Ext. 5785. March 6. This scholarship is awarded to international students who have • The UCO Music Department will demonstrated outstanding achievement present the UCO Wind Ensemble and in the area of academics and campus Concert Band at 8 p.m. March 10 in the activities. Apply in the International Mitchell Hall Theatre. The Wind Office, Room 137 in the University Ensemble will feature works directed Center. For more information, call 341- entirely by student conductors and guest 2980, Ext. 2390. directors. The concert will feature Dr. Albert Lynd, Martin Marks and Stephen ✓ Student Affiliates of the American Friel. Also conducting will be student Chemical Society will present Dr. P.K. conductors Daniel Hodge, Jim Labus and Das of Phillips Petroleum at 1 p.m. John Horton. Featured works will March 6 in Room 319 in Howell Hall. include the First Suite in E flat by Dr. Das is part of the club's "Visiting Gustav Holst, and works by Clifton Industrial Scientist" program. He will Williams,Scriabin, Grainger, Sousa, discuss computational chemistry in Schuller and Malcom Arnold. The Wind research. For more information, call Dr. Ensemble is conducted by Dr. Ron Howell. In addition, the Concert Band, Jim Dechter at 341-2980, Ext. 5435. directed by Lee Rucker, will feature student conductor Mike Way. The (BSU) ✓ The Baptist Student Union concert band will feature works by will host a "Training in Ministry Clifton Williams, Shostakovich, and Conference," beginning at 7 p.m. March Sousa. For additional information, call 6 in the BSU and continuing at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Howell at 341-2980, Ext. 5752. March 7 in the BSU. The program will feature area counselors and ministers GENERALLY SPEAKING teaching practical aspects of ministry. For more information, call Charles Lillard, Suzanne Lillard, or Janay ✓ The Baptist Student Association Moody at 341-1232; or e-mail the BSU (BSA). Souls for Christ Gospel Choir at Ucobus@aol.com . will meet at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and
✓ The Baptist Student Union (BSU) will meet for a professor/student discussion of modern ethical issues at 9 p.m. March 5 in the Wesley Foundation. For more information, call Charles Lillard, Suzanne Lillard, or Janay Moody at 341-1232; or e-mail the BSU at Ucobus@aol.com.
Thursday in Room 201 in the University Center. For more information, call Lewis Jarvis at 341-2980, Ext. 4009.
✓ Circle K International, 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 3416089. ✓ 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 information, call Takaaki at 844-0312. ✓ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will offer free tax help for UCO students and staff on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. through April 15 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall, located in the Business Building. For more information, call Mary Sheets at 3412980, Ext. 2834. • The UCO On line Writing Lab (OWL) is offering writing "cybertutors" free to all UCO students. For more information, call Janet Griffith at 3412980, 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 3412980, 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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The City of Norman is accepting applications for the following summer positions: Lifeguards, Instructor/Lifeguards, Laborers, Cashiers, Little League Umpires, Pool Maintenance Workers. For additional information, please call the City of Norman 24-Hr Job Info Line, 366-5321. City of Norman Personnel Department 201-C West Gray EOE/AA ***
FOR RENT 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. Nonsmoker, must love pets, kitchen & laundry available, 348-0357.
FOR SALE Sunbird GT 1988 PONTIAC convertible, white w/black top, auto, air, tilt, cruise, all power, great condition, $3000 OBO, 752-9516. 1984 HONDA ACCORD, 5-speed, 182K miles, $1500. For more info, call 330-2893. BILLY BOB TEETH. Novelty teeth straight from the mouths of modern-day hillbillies, $25. For info, call 751-0532. 1995 MITSUBISHI Mirage, 2-dr coupe, auto, sunroof, 49K miles, excellent condition, $6200, call 399-3980. 1993 SUZUKI Swift, very dependable, runs great, owner transferred to Germany. $2600, 946-3432.
TRAVEL ALTERNATIVE Spring Break Yogafest Week. Explore nature/self, Music, Dance, Sports, Meditation, Missouri Ozarks, Vegetarian, Rideshares $165 FREE MAGAZINE 800-896-2387 http://members.aol.com/yogafest
' WANT To Buy $NEED MONEYS? Fellow UCO student will pay cash for your older retired Beanie Babies. Giving $20 to $200+, depending on tag condition. Call 282-7511.
ROOMMATES ROOM FOR FEMALES. Master bedroom with private bath. Share rest of house. Clean, $210/mo, 330-5765.