Defector to speak on Soviet political system A former military and political officer in the Soviet Union who defected to the United States in 1979 will be the featured speaker at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Liberal Arts Building. Sergei Zamascikov, a research assistant at the Center for International and Strategic Affairs at the University of California at Los Angeles. In defecting to the West, Zamascikov rejected a promising
future as a member of the Soviet elite. The son of a Red Army colonel, Zamascikov was also a military officer before becoming a key official in Komsomol, the Young Communist League.
tunate to have him speak at Central State.' ' Since his arrival in America via an Italian refugee camp, the defector has been an ardent supporter of a strong United States military posture against the Soviet Union. In addition to articles and papers published in major newspapers and periodicals, Zamascikov has lectured at colleges and universities nationwide
"This man has actually experienced the Soviet system and been a part of it,"commented Dr. James Caster, director of the Bureau of Governmental Services. "We consider ourselves very for-
No. 41
March
on such topics as the Soviet Army, Soviet indoctrination of youth and the Communist party. His presentation at CSU will focus on selected aspects of Soviet life. "This gives us a good opportunity to hear from a native as to what he perceives the problems in the Soviet Union to be," said Leroy Crozier, political science chairman. "This series gives us the opportunity to learn to appreciate more deeply our
VISTA
American heritage." The public is invited to a reception for Zamascikov immediately following the 7:30 p.m. presentation in the Liberal Arts faculty lounge. Zamascikov will be broadcasted on KCNN 1340 radio for an interview from 11:30-12:00 a.m. He will also speak to selected political science classes Wednesday morning and participate in press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Tuesday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Nine selected to compete for Miss CSU Juli Sunday, the reigning Miss Oklahoma tremely talented performer." and Margaret Aduddell, the current Mrs. Mrs. Aduddell will emcee the pageant. Oklahoma, will headline the Miss CSU Also performing will be the CSU Scholarship Pageant at 7:30 p.m. Thurs- Tunesmiths who can be heard over local day, March 7, in Mitchell Hall auditorium. television stations in the Oklahoma City "We think we will have an evening of Oldsmobile dealers commercial. great entertainment," said Peggy Foster, The following are nine competitors for pageant director. "Miss Sunday is an ex- the title of Miss CSU 1985:
Carla Leigh Crull, 20, a junior fashion merchandising major from Pauls Valley, Okla., will perform a vocal solo in the talent competition. Jana Engelke, 19, a sophomore finance major from Oklahoma City, will perform a vocal solo. She is a member of the CSU Candidates for the Miss CSU Scholarship Pageant are: (top) Carla Leigh Crull, Jana Engelke, Janice James, Tanya Lawrence, (bottom) Regina Machicz, Virginia Nichols, Sheila Roberts, Carol Ann Roy and Tracy Tims.
business club and was first runner-up in last year's pageant. Tonya Lawrence, 22, a sophomore performing arts major from Weatherford, Okla., will peform a modern dance. She is a member of the CSU Kaleidoscope Dance Company and the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Club. Regina Machnicz, 18, a freshman sociology major from Del City, Okla., will perform a saxophone and vocal solo. She is a member of the CSU concert and jazz bands and has received music awards in high school. She won the swimsuit competition in the 1984 Miss Oklahoma Pageant. Virginia Nichols, 19, a freshman marketing major from Ramona, Okla., will perform a piano solo. She is a student senator and a member of the university concert and marching bands. Sheila Roberts, 19, a sophomore business education major of the Baptist Student Union and was awarded the title of "Miss Canton" in high school. Carol Ann Roy, 19, a freshman broadcasting major Yukon, Okla., will perform a vocal solo. She is a member of the university choir and has performed in various musical productions. Tracy Tims, 19, a freshman broadcasting major from Altus, Okla., will perform a vocal solo in the talent competition. She is a student senator and was selected to Who's Who Among American High School Students.
Widdoes, Glendinning included in top U.S. teams
Two debate in 'Heart of America' tournament
By Thomas Schwartz What's it like to match wits with two Dartmouth scholars? David Widdoes and Martin Glendinning know. Juniors Widdoes of Sapulpa and Glendinning of Oklahoma City, competed at the invitation—only Heart of America Debate Tournament, held Feb. 23-25 at the University of Kan-
sas in Lawrence. The tournament is reserved for the top teams in the nation competing in NDT division debate. NDT is a policy—oriented debate activity. This year's topic is "Resolved: That the United States should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the earth's mesosphere."
In this issue. .
•
Pet peeves about students, teachers...page 3 Counseling offers a variety of services...page 4 Video students turn cameras to campus...page 6 CSU sweeps twin bill...page 7 Netters nab victory...page 8
Preparation for national competition of this type has meant giving up many of the luxuries and fun activities other students enjoy for hours of long work in the library researching, literally thousands of pages of typing and entire weekends spent traveling in a van to and from tournaments. Widdoes has attended the Heart tournament previously, but Glen-
dinning had not. Among the competition this weekend were the majority of the 16 teams receiving "first round at large bids" to the National Debate Tournament. The CSU team competed against Dartmouth, the University of Southern California, North Texas State University, McAlester College and other nationally—ranked debate teams.
Although Widdoes and Glendinning did not break out of preliminary competition, they were heartened by the results of the tournament. Both Widdoes and Glendinning stated they were appreciative of the interest and support of the students, administration and faculty of the university.
English, humanities professor dies Services for Charles A. Tisserand, Ph.D, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Baggerley Memorial Chapel. Tisserand, associate professor of English and humanities, died Saturday. A native of Chicago, Ill., Tisserand received his A.B. in humanities from San Diego State University in 1960; his M.A. in folklore and comparative literature from Indiana University in 1963, and Ph.D from Oklahoma State University in English in 1975 with a major in linguistics and minors in math and philosophy.
He taught at the University of Wisconsin during the school year 1963-64 and joined the CSU staff in August of 1964. Tisserand was listed in Who's Who in American Southwest and a member of the Linguistic Association of America. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Tisserand and lour sons, Charles, Mark, Bryan and John. Those wishing to contribute to a departmental presentation may see Morrisine Chandler, Charles Hembree or Don Duffy.