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Old North to receive $1.5 milli n renovation By N. David Owens

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ld North, Oklahoma's first site of higher learning, will undergo $1.5 million in external renovations. "The money is coming from the university operational fund allocated by the regents," , said Keith Weber, assistant to the president. Old North was built in 1893 and was originally known as the Territorial Normal School, a training site for future teachers. The renovations are expected to be completed by next spring, Weber said. The renovations will include new windows, a new roof, and repairs to its sandstone facade, Weber said. Reasons for the renovations include "architecturally inappropriate renovations" and more than a century of wear and tear, Weber said. Miles Associates of Norman has been chosen as the architectural firm in charge of the first phase of the renovations, Weber said. Further work is expected, called "phase 2 for Old North," which will include $6.5 million in interior renovations. —Photo by Jason Pierce Old North houses the psychology department and Old North is scheduled for $1.5 million in external renovations to be completed next spring. Built in 1893 and was originally several classrooms and is listed known as the Territorial Normal School, Old North is a 4landmark in Edmond. The money for the project will be provided by the on the National Register of university operational fund which is allocated by the Oklahoma Board of Regents for Higher Education. Historic Places. /D

City planners include Old North in Edmond development proposal By N. David Owens

Staiffiriter dmond city planners have identified Old North as one of the key landmarks in a development proposal intending to link the university with the business district, said David Odle,

Edmond city architect. The "pedestrian friendly" proposal for the intersection of Campbell and Boulevard streets includes a fountain, raised flower boxes, and several miniature replicas of Old North, Odle said. "We will also be holding an education design forum in the middle of May," Odle

said. This forum will be open to the public and will consist of seminars taught by local architects focusing on the two core blocks of the business district and the area on the west side of UCO, Odle said. This proposal is still tentative, but could begin as early as late summer, Odle said. (,--J

OLD NORTH PROPOSAL • Link with business district • Fountain • Raised flower boxes • Miniature Old North replicas

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Two Canada geese swim in Broncho Lake on March 8. The two may have stopped on UCO's campus on their long flight back to the north after wintering in the south.

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University organizations raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters the money went to the kids," said Jill Devereaux, a freshman StairWriter communications major and everal UCO member of Delta Zeta. S organizations are Deanna Boston, BBBS helping to make Big Community Relations director, Brothers Big Sisters latest said the organization was fundraiser a success. pleased with UCO's participation Alpha Gamma Delta, Acacia, this year. Delta Zeta, the UCO women's "Last year, UCO had a total of soccer team, Phi Beta Lambda five teams. This year there were and Kappa Sigma all participated 20 teams. in a portion of Bowl for Kids "The money UCO helped Sake. raise will make a difference in UCO raised over $3700 for the lives of children," Boston the non-profit organization. said. Members of Delta Zeta said The event, which lasts that participating was a great through April, is BBBS's largest way to give back to the fundraiser of the year. community. Teams from the community "It was for a good cause and raised money by taking bowling pledges. T h e event was The money UCO helped raise held from will make a difference in the lies midnight to 2 a.m., of children. Feb. 26 at Boulevard Bowl in Deanna Boston Edmond. BBBS Big Brothers Big Sisters is a Community Relations Director national By Stephanie J. Eggeling

non-profit organization. The funding is provided by the United Way, grants, donations and fundraisers. BBBS pairs up children from single parent homes with adults who serve as a mentor and positive role model. Both the adults and children go through extensive screening before being matched together. Adults and children are matched by interest, location and individual needs. It isn't too late to become involved in Bowl for Kids Sake. "It isn't too late. If you have a team together, give us a call and we'll get you signed up," Boston said. For more information about BBBS, contact 943-8075. k,

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UCOSA representative receives punishment for marijuana possession East Hall to Murdaugh Hall as part of their punishment. NMMier "Usually we'd have been he Vista reported Feb. 3 kicked out but since I'm a straight on two students who A, honor roll senior they eased up were arrested for having on us," Sowers, a UCO Student marijuana in their dorm rooms. Association (UCOSA) Jacob Sowers and David Vicks representative said. were placed on probation for the Student Services does not agree next year. that good behavior is cause for They also were moved from forgiveness as much as bad behavior can add to a student's troubles. "It's not that good Usually we'd have been students who kicked out but since I'm a cooperate can just be forgiven," said Jarrod straight A, honor roll Noftsger, the assistant to the vice president senior, they eased up on for student services,. us. "If I have the facts and the person lies and is antagonistic, Jacob Sowers things aren't going to UCOSA Representative go as well for them. "We can do By Mike Greer

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everything from nothing to suspension to expulsion; which would be for something very serious," Noftsger said. Off-campus legal problems can also be punishable at UCO. According to the student handbook, a UCO student agrees to abide by the laws of Oklahoma. If the school learns of an offcampus problem, they can be disciplined. "We don't hear about these things very often. These are usually DUIs on or around campus," Noftsger said. Sowers and Vicks are also making drug awareness bulletin boards to be posted in the residence halls and the University Center dining area. "That was our idea, as something we'd do for a community service thing," Sowers said.

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History professor travels to Taiwan By Zach Anderson

StaffWriter r. Xiao-Bing Li is packing his bags to go on a mission of democracy on a journey abroad. Li, associate professor of history, has been selected by the Euro-Asian Education Foundation to be part of a select group of American leaders, scholars and politicians who will observe and analyze the March 18 presidential election in The Republic of China on Taiwan. Among those selected with Li are former president Jimmy Carter and former secretary of state Henry Kissinger. "This will be a very important political experiment," Li said.

democracy. "The [election] process in Taiwan is not established like it Taiwan is very excited to be is here. Taiwan able to serve as a model of doesn't have the [party] system. of the democracy for eastern Democrats and Asia Republicans. There, the Dr. Xiao-Bing Li personality of the Associate Professor, History individual plays a very important role. One could make a "It will serve as a model to democracy, or one could make show other Asian countries the country a diCtatorship. So that democracy must happen it is a very important — not because of economic election." prosperity, not because of Li considers his selection to technology development, but be both a great honor and a because of social change. tremendous responsibility. This should lead other "The current administration countries in the direction of of Taiwan is not sure about the

outcome of this election, so they invited world leaders, scholars and politicians to observe their election. They don't want to see anything corrupt happen during this election," Li said. While in Taiwan, Li will be part of a special delegation of

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UCO matmen in nationals this weekend By Justin Villines SpottsWriter entral OklahOma, No. 2 ranked in the NCAA Division II, will be one of the favorites for the team title this weekend as the Bronchos travel to Brookings, S.D. for the 2000 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships. The Bronchos won their 11th straight Midwest Regional title on Feb.27 in Kenosha, Wis., and qualified nine individuals for the national tournament. The action starts at noon on Friday and the quarterfinals and consolation rounds at 7 p.m. The finals will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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on Harris will be looking for a repeat of All-America performance at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend when the Central Oklahoma sophomore travels to Boston, Mass. for the two-day event. Harris is UCO's only qualifier and will be competing in the high jump on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. The

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rl l Christian Wineburger emembered was taking the last swig from the bottle of Jack and the final jump. He woke up in the hospital with enough tubes and plaster to erect his own skyscraper. His college career, as well as any hopes for the pros were gone. It was a tradition at Spellforth college that team members show their trust by jumping from Simpson Bridge into the lake below while their partners waited below to catch them. Since it was tradition there was no judgment call. It was automatic. You just did it. As his mother looked over his frail and bruised body, she couldn't help but think about the sacrifices she made to get him where he was. The two full time jobs, selling her house and putting her own college dreams to rest. Her son would make the family proud. There was nothing she

would not do to see his dreams realized. In grade school Chris was an outstanding child. Despite the fact he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) his energy level was astounding. In a fight to find something to devote his energy to the counselor, Mrs. Bright, suggested athletics. "The physical education teacher, Mr. Phyllips, praises your son's efforts in his class," she explained. "I think it would be a positive thing if you were to foster this talent." When he was in first-grade, Wineburger set the school jump rope record. He jumped 98 times, non-stop, in one minute. That began his career as an all around athlete. During the same year he played soccer for Robertson Elementary school. He scored every goal the team received. Chris was unstoppable. That summer he played tee-ball. Everybody knew that when he

stepped up to the plate it was as good as gone. Nobody had ever heard of hitting the ball off the tee and over the fence. The older he got the more amazing he was. School was not easy for him because his popularity got in the way of his learning. He barely passed elementary school. Once in junior high he was a sensation. He was the first person in the history of King Middle School to average 40 points per game in Basketball. He was the leading rusher in football, and held the school records for long jump, high jump, and 400-meter dash. There is something about being the star. The more your name is out in the open the more people want to get to know you. Colleges were already scouting him as a freshman in high school. There was no way they were going to let an all-state athlete slip through the cracks. He was varsity in football, basketball, and track, not to mention his all-state honors.

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UCO players on All_ LSC teams By Justin Villines Sports

rlentral Oklahoma had a of second-team selections on the All-Lone Star Conference North Division earns that were released Monday, with Ken Smith named to the women's squad and Dante Harris to the men's team Smith, a 5-10 sophomore forward from Stigler, averaged 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds a ;:ame this season while shooting team-high 50.2 percent from e field in helping lead UCO to . 15-11 record. The Bronchos also had three onorable mention selections in ophomore guard Ami Guffy and junior forwards Courntey Bell 4 nd Christie Massey. Guffy averaged a team1 eading 11.6 points and added .0 rebounds, while Bell netted 11.0 points and 7.7 rebounds and Massey 11.3 points and 4.5 lebounds. Harris, a 6-4 senior forward from Austin, Texas, averaged 19.5 points and 8.4 rebounds a ,tame to lead the Bronchos in .oth categories. He was also one of the top 3-point shooters in the conference, making 87 treys I uring the season. 4) tic

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helped by his knowledge of the Bronchos continue to play," he said. coach and its program. "I knew Wendell was "Right now I'm just going with the flow SPOrtSWeit'w a good coach,"Dover said. and trying to get my studies done." "UCO also has a good baseball program." In his spare time, Dover likes to hang out CO baseball team has eleven wins. Starting pitcher Kyle Dover Dover said he would like to play ball at the with his friends and play golf, pool and next level. "If things go well I'd like to shuffleboard. is responsible for four of them. Opposing batters have been baffled by Dover this season, hitting just ..242 against him. He has a microscopic ERA of 2.12. Junior relief pitcher Al Morales feels Dover is a team leader. "He's a hard worker who steps up when we need it," Morales said. "He's a very consistent pitcher who throws a lot of strikes." However, Dover credits his teammates for the Broncos recent success. "We are playing well as a team right now," he said. "Our pitchers have started to pick it up." Dover, whose favorite baseball player is Nolan Ryan, has compiled a 4-1 record and has 34 strikeouts in 34 innings. He throws three pitches, a fastball that registers in the mid 80's, a curveball and a change up. Dover started playing baseball as most youngsters do. He began with teeball, then â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Staff photo by Chieko Hara went on to little league followed by American Legion. He then began his UCO's Kyle Dover pitches against Central Missouri State University. Dover is a college baseball career at the University of Junior accounting major from Norman, and a transfer from the University of Oklahoma, transferring to UCO after two Oklahoma. years. His decision to change schools was

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Along with the universities, peer pressure began to take over. Chris wanted attention. He had his own fan section and his own clique of followers. The rest of the world didn't matter to him. All except his father. The one person that he wanted attention from paid him none. His father and mother divorced when he was in kindergarten. His father left town. He occasionally wrote letters or called for his birthday. Chris began to attend some of the best parties as a sophomore. He was the only sophomore accepted by the seniors as one of their peers. As a junior he met the love of his life. Lisa Swenton was the captain of the cheer team and class president. They were the perfect couple. Out of expectation they stayed together through his senior year. His signature on the Spellforth admissions form was totally because of Lisa. She announced her plans to attend the college and it was done. Chris was to become a Spellforth Dragon.

When he arrived at Spellforth he realized that college life was different. He was no longer the top-dog. At best he would be noticed when he walked through the halls of his dorm. Friends were scarce and the cheering section was non-existent. In a fight to gain popularity he joined a fraternity. It was the thing to do. He was quickly elevated to the heights of homecoming king and later student representative for the athletic department. He did not perform well his first year due to all of the pressures of classes and getting used to college life. He did score a few points each game in basketball, rushed a few yards in football, and placed second in a few races. Needless to say he was not satisfied with his performance. Obviously the pro scouts were. They talked to his coaches, hounded his friends, and even called him at home. His life was set as a sophomore in college. The jump was nothing for him to fear. He had done it last year. All the football team gathered at Lake Fortune the last day of

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the actual voting. Following the election, the delegation will conduct a seminar for the current leaders of Taiwan to help the government in developing a more democratic election process. "The first election four years ago was so much different from this," Li said. "It was dominated by the Taiwan Nationalist Party. In this election. There are three leading presidential frontrunners, and none of them are holding a majority. "Taiwan is very excited to be able to serve as a model of democracy for eastern Asia. This election is a great leap toward a democratic society. This could be a success story that will show how people can decide and how popular participation can make a difference," Li said. While at UCO, Li has composed ten dissertations concerning the triangle of relationships between the United States, Taiwan, and

China. He is devoted to helping find a peaceful solution to the China—Taiwan relations problem. "Our mission will ease the tension between China and Taiwan and work on a peaceful solution. We won't solve the problem right away, but we must look to communication instead of fighting," Li said. "We in America enjoy so much democracy. The 21 million people of Taiwan want to be able to share in this. Perhaps through their success, Taiwan can show the billion people of China that democracy can work." Dr. Li is a native of Beijing in the People's Republic of China. He came to the United States in 1982 to further his Staff photo by Chieko Hara education. In 1991, he earned his Master's and Doctorate Dr. Xiao-Bing Li, associate professor of History, will be attending the presidential elections in degrees in history at Carnegie- Taiwan on March 18. Li was selected by the Euro-Asian Education Foundation as part of a Mellon University in select group, including former president Jimmy Carter, to observe and analyze the election. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Li taught history at Phillips University in Enid before joining the UCO's faculty in 1993.

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n an odd little town in upstate New York, Bette Midler, whom I call "the woman marginally less annoying that Barbara Streisand," drove off a cliff. Well, kinda. Actually, it was not Bette Midler, but a character she played in the new Destination Films release "Drowning Mona," but any movie that starts with a person I dislike driving off a cliff to her death is a good movie in my book. The surprisingly well-done movie is based on Mona's death, and the approximately 1,700 people who wanted to kill her by sabotaging her car. Mona, who's tombstone reads "Demoted Wife, Mother, and Dressmaker," is hated by the entire town for no apparent reason, unless you count her habit of calling everyone names, smashing their cars with golf clubs, and running over their poodles with lawnmowers. Danny DeVito plays police chief Wyatt Rash, the man in charge of the Verplank, N.Y. Yugo-mounted police department. This was DeVito's best job since his Taxi days, and frankly, I was impressed. DeVito tries to investigate the suspicious

death (the car was sabotaged several different ways) but runs into a difficult situation when nearly everyone in town is a suspect. The main suspect, however, is his future son-in-law Bobby Calzone (Casey Affleck), who has been tormented by Mona for years. Calzone is in business with Mona's son, Jeff (Marcus Thomas), who gets his right hand cut off several times in the movie. Did I mention that this movie is just a little bit warped? Anyway, DeVito is investigating the murder that everyone wanted to commit, but the most likely person to have done it was his future son-in-law. His whole town is about as normal as the passengers of a red-eye Greyhound bus bound for San Francisco. And they all drive Yugos. All of them. I thought that the funniest thing I have seen in my entire life was the police fleet of Yugos with police lights, sirens, and badges on the doors. But I was wrong. This sight was beaten by the convoy scene. Let me just say that there is something very poetic about a half-dozen Yugos followed by a tow truck everywhere. Jamie Lee Curtis plays as the local over the hill waitress, for once not playing a sexgoddess. Neve Campbell plays DeVito's daughter,

Ellen. It is her best performance since Wild Things. Yes, she does the girl-on-girl liplock scene just like Wild Things, thank you for asking. I never thought that I would actually say this about a movie that even hinted at an appearance by Midler, but I liked it. Will it win any awards? Probably not, but Drowning Mona is probably the best comedy we will get until the late spring movie releases come out, so go see it and get out of your dorm room for a few hours. Since I saw the movie at a local megaplex the air conditioner was turned on high enough for super-conductor cooling, but I saw enough of the movie through my frosted-over eyesockets to rate it. As usual, we forgot to order a new shipment of stars for The Vista's office, so I am rating this movie in broken pencils yet again (we seem to have an unlimited supply of those). Mona gets four out of five broken pencils, provided you can get the fourth one down from the ceiling where it has been stuck since the last office party here.

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SUMMER AND FALL POSITIONS SUMMER 2000 Conference Assistant: Requirements: -Must reside in the Residence Halk and be able to walk through a 3 story building. - Must have excellent communication & customer service skills. -Knowledge of UCO, the Edmond community, and computers k desirable. -Must be eligible for summer student employment. Resident Assistant: Requirements: - Must reside in the residence hall and be able to wail< through a 3 story building. - Must have a minimum of 2.25 CPA, and be enrolled in at least 3 summer hours. -Must be willing to learn, have good communication skills, and work well independently and in a team environment. -Leadership experience, campus involvement, good decision making skills, program planning skills, crisis management skills are all desirable.

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inger-songwriter Ellis Paul will perform at 8 p.m. March 21 in Constitution Hall. Opening the show will be guitarists from UCO who auditioned for the concert, said Kristen Eckstein, coordinator of student programs. Tickets will be available at the door. Admission is free with a valid UCO ID card. Non-student tickets are $8. The concert is sponsored by the Student Activities Programming Board, which is funded by student activity fees. For more information about Ellis Paul, visit www.ellispaul.com . For more information about the concert, call 974-2363. 123i

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The following is a list of events taking place in readings 8 p.m., every Thursday at 577 Buchanan the metro area for the weekend of March 21-28. Alley in Norman. For more information, call 321GIFT.

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Concerts: KISS, with guests Ted Nugent and Skid Row, will perform 7 p.m., April 4 at The Myriad. Tickets available at all ticket source outlets, CD Warehouse, or call 297-3000 to charge by phone.

"The Little Prince" will be presented by the OCU Theatre department, April 22 in the Burg Theater on the OCU campus. For show times, tickets and information, call 521-5227.

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Exhibits: The Donna Nigh Gallery will present the "High 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. Associations III: Tenant Art Organization Exhibit will be on display March 2 through April 8. Hours are: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. The exhibit is located at the City Arts Center at the fairgrounds, 300 General Pershing Blvd., Oklahoma City. Admission is free. For more information, call 951-1000.

Poetry: Son of Slam, a local poetry s 1 a m competition, will be held 8:30 p.m.. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at Galileo Bar and Grill, 3009 Paseo. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the top three poets. For more information, call 525-3284. Book Beat Book Shop will host poetry night 7:30 p.m., the third Thursday of every month, 2412 SW. 59. Open Forum. Participants must register before 6:30 p.m. the night of the reading. For more information, call 6812394. Prairie Moons will host poetry

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NOTICES 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 available *PREPARATION for TOEFL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our tuition discounts 348-7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com The EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Transportation Department will be holding a CDL class for school bus drivers April 3-6 from 6-10pm daily at 125 N State, Edmond, OK 73003. If you would like to drive a school bus for the Edmond School District, please contact us at 341-2962.

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