The Vista May 7, 1998

University of Central Oklahoma

Thursday May 7, 1998

The Student Voice Since 1903

Committee restores The Vista 's funding

By Penny Hubbard StaftWriler

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A UCO student in the introduction to art for elementary students class spray paints a mask outside the art building Tuesday. The students in the class will wear the hats around campus today. (Photo by Bryan Terry)

Officials announce ATO sanctions

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niversity officials have placed the UCO chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity on probation. As part of that probation, members will have to perform at least 150 hours of

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community service as well as agree to become a substance-free chapter.

The actions came in response to an April 11 incident that left one ATO member hospitalized when another member ran over him in an automobile. Both students were underage and intoxicated at the time.

Tony Holden, 21, organized the event that ended with Stacy Aldridge being run over by Kevin Crowder. Sources reported that it was Holden who provided the alcohol to his underage fraternity brothers.

Holden will perform 20 hours of community service, or 10 hours of community service and

attend 10 hours of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings as punishment.

Aldridge is recovering from a crushed pelvis sustained in the incident. Crowder has pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless and drunken driving and leaving

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here will be more editorial cartoons, more columns from Steven Wedel and more letters to the editor next year thanks to the University Budget Committee's recommendation to continue funding The Vista.

The Vista's budget still needs final approval from the president's cabinet and President Webb. At the time of press, a date had not yet been set.

Dr. Deanna Land, dean of students, who served on the committee, said there was never any threat of The Vista's elimination.

"The goal was never to do away with The Vista.

The Student Activity Fee Committee recommended the funds come from another source," she said.

"Since the funds were not available from any other source, the University Budget Committee voted unanimously to leave The Vista funded by the Student Activity Fee Budget."

Dr. Terry Clark, chairman of the journalism department, said he was pleased with the recommendation of the budget V See VISTA, Page 4

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While the fall semester still included plenty of orange fences and bulldozers, the major parts of the bricks and mortar upgrades to our campus saw its final stages.

Broncho Lake looks great, the trees are growing, the grass is back, the library is bigger and open longer, and, for the most part, the University Center answers student needs like never before. Students now have more computers and more access to them than ever before. Soon, a new phone system will help the people on campus catch-up with the capabilities of other universities, allowing faculty and students to communicate better.

While all of this is well and good, emphasis this year was put where many on campus thought it should have been all along—on academics. Over 40 additional full-time faculty hires were approved by the Oklahoma Board of Regents of Higher Education on the urging of President Webb. This was a tremendous step in the right direction for everyone on campus because it is good for students—and let's not forget that the students are why everything and everyone is here in the first place.

Unfortunately, all good things have a price, and many of the things we are enjoying now still have to be paid for. As budget cuts force tough decisions by our administrators, the decision to bring a leader with a commitment to educating students will prove itself again and again.

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Graduates ready for final walk Five commencement ceremonies will be held in the Hamilton Fieldhouse at UCO May 15 and 16.

Over 1,500 students from five UCO colleges are eligible to graduate during the exercises.

"We're expecting a full house at all of the ceremonies, so guests will want to get there early," said Terry M a y , assistant vice president for academic affairs.

There will be two ceremonies May 15. At 3 p.m. about 178 students will receive their master's

degree in education. At 8 p.m., about 476 students from the College of Education will receive their bachelor's degrees.

Three commencements will be held May 16. At 9 a.m., more than 237 College of Business students will receive bachelor's degrees.

Eighty-five students will receive their master's degrees.

The College of Mathematics and Science will graduate 238 students beginning at 2 p.m.

Approximately 300 students from the College of Liberal Arts will receive their bachelor's degrees at 7 p.m. Forty-four

students will receive their master's degrees.

There will be three class marshals, who are students who have maintained a 4.0 accumulative grade point average. The two students from the College of Education are Jennifer Wong Beeson and Cynthia Lynn Corbett.

One student, Emma Margareta Birath, is the class marshal from the College of Mathematics and Science.

After each of the five ceremonies, the UCO Alumni Association will host a "welcome tent." Refreshments and gifts will be available to the graduates and their families.

Monitors will be broadcasting the ceremonies in the foyer for any overflow of guests.

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Students to showcase original dance, music Original dance and music will fill the theatre at Mitchell Hall when several UCO students showcase their work.

The original compositions in dance and music will be performed May 14 at 7 p.m.

Five graduating seniors will be showcasing their dancing talents as a part of their senior projects, said Jamie Jacobson, instructor.

Students from a class called Music in Dance will also be performing original music and dance, said Jacobson.

The recital has free admission and will be open to the public. This will be the first time for the exhibition because it is part of a relatively new degree program, said Jacobson.

Many students will be recording their performances for submission to a regional organization called Mid-America Dance Network. The organization selects a small number of people to be included in a collaboration of dance students from the area. Performers will also have a chance to be selected to dance or play at a fall concert at UCO. < —By Sheri Tacker / Staff Writer

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Continued from front page committee. and not the Education and "The fact that it will come General fund. from that fund (Student Activity Rhonda Bowden, editor-inFee) will be best in the long chief, said that if the newspaper run," he said. was funded "This is a by student vote of activity fees, confidence in there would This is a vote of our students be no by the adminconfidence in our implied istration." control by students by the Staff the adminmembers of istration. administration.

The Vista "This began a helps campaign to guartantee Dr. Terry Clark protection save funding for the student Journalism chair under the newspaper in First April after the Student Activity Fee Committee Amendment," she said. recommended The Vista be cut "No one here thinks the from that budget. current administration will Students were asked to sign a intefere" petition which stated that the The recommendations from newspaper should be funded by President Webb will be given to the Student Activity Fee budget, the regents for final approval. < -

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Kelly Lambeth, a junior from Oklahoma City majoring in criminal justice, was recently named Miss Black UCO at the university's annual pageant.

Lambeth received a $1,200 cash scholarship, a diamond tennis bracelet and a $500 wardrobe allowance.

Criminal justice sophomore Toni Carter, from Edmond, was named first runner-up. She received a $600 cash scholarship and also won the Business Woman of Tomorrow award, receiving an additional $100.

Second runner-up and the People's Choice winner was Shalonna Williams, a freshman from Midwest City majoring in computer science. She also received a $600 cash scholarship.

Other winners included Mandisa Currie, third runner-up and Miss Congeniality, who recieved a $300 tuition waiver, and Brandi McElroy, who recieved the Business Woman of Tomorrow award along with Carter.

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Newly-elected UCOSA president sets goals

By Dale Archer SludentWriter

UCO Student Association President Derrek Belase announced he will focus on three areas for the 1998-99 school year.

Belase said his primary focus will be on setting up the new bicameral legislature proposed by the UCO Student Association House of Representatives, which emphasizes on communicating with students and student retention.

Belase was announced as the 199899 UCOSA president by the UCOSA Election Commission in April.

"I want UCO to be an innovator.

UCO will be model for other regional schools so they can start a similar process.

"That also depends on President Webb and his final decision about the

constitutional amendments," Belase said.

UCOSA officers have submitted changes to the constitution making UCO's unicameral legislature into a bicameral legislature so that it may appropriate Student Activity funds.

Belase feels that the proposed process will activate UCO's campus life.

"The best way to cure student apathy is to put that apathy in students' hands.

Students need to feel like they can control their environment.

"Students know best when it comes to student activities on campus," Belase said.

Belase also said he will bridge the gap between UCOSA officers and their constituents.

"I'm here to fill a void. I will talk to any student on campus. I want students to come see me, and I want to see

them," Belase said.

"Students need to tell me what is important to them."

Since taking office last Monday, Belase has visited with various administrators around campus. In his discussions, he encountered a reoccurring issue — student retention.

"We need to take a long, hard look at retention on this campus. To do that, we need to examine the services we offer," Belase said.

The University Planning Group was formed by President Webb to specifically look at UCO's current and future plans. Belase said that the University Planning Group may not be the answer to UCO's retention problem.

"Some group within the university does not and can not look at our problems objectively. We need people from other regional and community colleges and universities to visit UCO

and critique our services," Belase said.

"We will never solve our internal problems unless we bring in external resources."

Campus activities have increased the past year; however, Belase feels this year is only the beginning. He sees student activity growing more this next year.

"The way to stimulate student activities on campus is to leave autonomous groups autonomous. We have a lot of student groups that serve the same purpose. We need to combine membership and resources," Belase said.

"People involved in campus activities are very territorial. They can't see past very, set in stone lines. I'm here to blur the lines," Belase said.

Belase can be reached at the UCO Student Association Office, 341-2980, Ext. 3337.

The Vista cartoonist wins national recognition

By Penny Hubbard StaffWilier He draws cartoons that make students laugh and he draws cartoons that make students angry, but this year Pujan Roka also drew cartoons that made judges of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) stand up and take notice.

Roka entered four editorial cartoons in the twelfth annual AAEC/John Locher

Memorial Award competition. The cartoons dealt with issues such as the legacy of President Clinton, Paula Jones, the military on Mars and dangerous species.

Approximatley 200 students submitted cartoons for the contest. Of those, Roka was recognized nationally with an honorable mention. Only five students were chosen for the award.

"This year I covered a lot of national issues and I think that helped me," he

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The award is named for John Locher, the deceased son of Dick Locher, creator of the "Dick Tracy" cartoon.

In a letter to Roka, Locher commented that his entries were "extremely professional."

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"The editorial team of The Vista has also been supportive of me and have made many creative contributions."

Roka said he admires the work of cartoonist Jeff Macnelly of The Chicago Tribune, who is the creator of "Shoe" and also Rob Rogers of the Pittsburgh Post Dispatch, who was once a member of The Vista staff.

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Scientists say world is ending.. .again

By Mark Schneberger StaffWrit UCO students and faculty are encouraged look all around this week and take notice of the animals and plants around them. Because if national scientists' warnings are correct, much of the foliage and animals they see won't be there in 30 years.

A majority of the nation's top biologists joined together last week and warned that they are convinced that a "mass extinction" of most plants and animals is well underway, according to a recent Washington Post story.

They say the extinction will pose a major threat to humans before the year 2080, but most are unaware of the danger.

"The speed at which species are being lost (today) is much faster than any we've seen in the past—including those extinctions related to meteor collisions," said Daniel Simberloff, a prominent expert in biological diversity, in a press statement.

"This is quite serious."

Simberloff, a professor at the University of Tennessee, issued his statement in conjunction with 400 other scientists while participating in a survey commissioned by New York's American Museum of Natural History.

The scientists polled are members of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, a professional society of more than 5,000 biologists.

Scientists said they felt one in every five species of plant, animal and insect could disappear before the year 2028. That could mean humans are watching the disappearance of many common animals such as cardinals, beetles, dogs, and others, and not even know it.

Scientists also warned that the rapid

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disappearance of species is more worrisome than pollution, global warming and thinning of the ozone layer, according to the survey.

"We could be looking at the end of life as we know it," said Simberloff.

Not all experts polled were as concerned as Simberloff, however. Some argued that there is not enough data to support the theory of a mass extinction.

At UCO, Dr. Jenna Hellack, biology department assistant chairperson, said she had not seen any data which would give credence to the scientists' warnings. She was not part of the survey and said she had not heard anything about the issue.

However, she said she felt warnings like this were not uncommon.

"If you look at history there is always extinction going on. That's just part of nature," Hellack said.

UCO students, though, were more verbal in their opinions about the touted "mass extinction."

Some said they felt the recently released warnings were part of Earth Day propaganda.

"I think this is just some sort of scare tactic by the save-the-earth fanatics," said Marcus Bumpus, graduate student. "I've heard these warnings a lot in my life and nothing's changed."

Others, such as Jenny Haines, sophomore, said humans had finally "wrecked the earth."

"Everything we've done—it's all catching up with us now," she said. "Sure, maybe it won't affect people my age, but our kids are going to be the ones hurt."

Yet, still others, like Bryan Anderson, said they would take a wait-and-see approach.

"If there is really a problem, the (scientists) won't stop at this. We'll start being told about it everywhere we go. That's when I'll really get worried."

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Crowder's hearing is set for July 13 The community service must have an emphasis on substanceabuse related issues.

A UCO official said the chapter faces a lot of work, but that he is glad the university decided to make a positive example of the fraternity rather than just "slamming" them.

Besides the community service and new substance-free policy, the ATO chapter must also prepare a report on the various costs of the April 11 incident, prepare a report on

positive team building activities, bring to campus a national ATO speaker to address UCO students and create an advisory alumni board to help members adjust to their new substance-free policy.

Dr. Bill Wiseman of UCO's Public Information Office, said in a press release that upon completion of the probation requirments, the probation status of ATO would likely be lifted.

"However," he said, "Failure to successfully complete the requirements will result in severe consequences for the chapter, including the possibility of suspension."

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wo UCO professors were elected to top posts with the Oklahoma Conference of the American Association of University Professors for the 1998-99 academic year.

Dr. Thomas Guild, professor of business law, was voted president-elect of the 375-member Oklahoma Conference. As president-elect, he will become president during the 1999-2000 academic year.

Bart Binning, assistant professor of decision sciences, will be the new AAUP secretary.

Terri Baker, English professor at Northeastern State University at Tahlequah, was last year's president-elect and will become president June 1, 1998.

Kay Ball, professor at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater was elected treasurer.

The 45,000 member AAUP is a national organization which lobbies on behalf of university faculties across the nation and focuses on issues that affect the membership.

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Expert urges women to throw away bras

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t's safe to say that most women at UCO wear bras every day for support and to prevent injury while running. But the very ancient apparatus may be injuring women's breasts more than helping, a national researcher said last week.

Sydney Ross Singer, a medical anthropologist and author of the book Di-essed to Kill, said that wearing bras increases the chance that women will develop breast cancer. He encourages women to sling aside their bras to save their breasts.

"Anything tight is bad for you, and a bra, by its very design, is constricting because it changes the shape of the breast," Singer said in a press release.

He noted that wearing a bra prevents the breast from draining properly, which could lead to the development of

fibrocystic cysts. Those cysts, in turn, without one on. That's crazy," she said. could develop into cancer, Singer said.

Cook said she hopes to be a medical "When women get rid of their bras larger university some day m,‘ within four weeks to a month, t ims such as Singer's an good. go away," Singer said.

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by UCO students. oing without a Beth Cook, sophomore, t be possible," she would never think of going wi bra and feels the research is "crazy."

"I've always worn a bra, ever since I Breast cancer specialists are also could. I wouldn't think about going out warning women to not take Singer's

research too seriously.

Linda Fame, education director for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Dallas, said she does not think wearing bras leads to breast cancer. She said she could not see how women could be put at risk by wearing the traditional support device.

"It's not a proven study," she said.

"They have not (empirically concluded) that bras or underwires have been found to cause breast cancer."

Yet Singer claims his assertions are true. And he's gained the backing of several women who are lobbying the National Cancer Institute to issue a statement regarding the harmful effects of wearing bras.

"The female body wasn't made wrong that it needs a bra to hold the breast up," Singer said.

"Women need to start realizing that what they think is helping them, is really harming them."

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UCO art and design professor resigns after 31 years at UCO

By Christine Woodard StudentWiller

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r. Frank Simons, professor of art and design, is retiring after teaching at UCO for 31 years.

Simons has been teaching art for 38 years, with 33 years at the college level.

He said he is determined not to be sad about leaving.

"It's time, I've been here 31 years," he said.

Another reason that led up to his decision to retire is that he has noticed a hearing loss.

"I've noticed a loss in time because of it. It (hearing) has been a critical part of teaching," he said.

Simons has taught ceramics classes such as pottery glazing, porcelean, and formation art.

In the last eight years, he has also

taught 3-D design. He said he is very interested in the three dimensional forms.

"My philosophy of teaching has been to be engaged in a project similar to what my students are doing, but at my own level," Simons said.

He said by doing the same project, he is better able to understand problems that students encounter. "I can give an appropriate response to a student," he said.

One student who appreciates Simons' teaching philosophy is Shirley Wilson, an art major.

"He is a wonderful instructor—very motivating and helpful to his students," she said. "You know what is expected of you in his classes. He is one of my favorites because of the structure of his classes," Wilson said.

Ceramic studio classes have been Simons' favorite classes to instruct

Dr. Frank Simons helping a student during a recent class. (Photo provided) because students have settled into developmental work. They have shown interest, involvement, and commitment, Simons said.

"I like to see them getting into what they're doing. It's like a flower blooming. It keeps reaffirming what I

went through as a young artist," he said.

His satisfaction comes from seeing students successfully doing what they enjoy. "It makes me feel proud," Simons said.

Simons' future plans include the completion of a studio workspace under construction at his home. "It is about 70 percent finished," he said.

He plans to continue working with ceramics. "What I know is clay, I've been doing it for 35 years," he said.

"I'll try to sell my work if I can. If I make a little money, that would be gravy," Simons said."I need to think about work that I want to do."

He said it would probably take a year to adjust.

"It won't be easy, but it will be exciting," he said.

The 1998 spring semester is Simons' last semester to teach at UCO.

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Students, faculty to study in Puebla, Mexico Deadlines for two

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tudents and faculty from UCO and three other state universities will have the chance to study in Puebla, Mexico from May 30 to June 7. The trip, which is offered by the Downtown College Consortium, will allow students to immerse themselves in Mexican culture and develop their Spanish skills.

The cost of the trip is $1,060.

The price includes round trip airfare from Oklahoma City to Puebla, airport taxes, ground transportation in Puebla, hotel lodging (double occupancy), breakfast, and various tours in

and around Puebla and Mexico City.

According to Dr. Marcia A. Hakala, chairperson of the foreign language department, students can use the trip to earn three credit hours. Spanish majors may use the trip as a substitute for a culture class because of the on-sight exposure, she said.

While in Puebla, students will visit the National Museum, Chapultapec, and other archaeological and historical sights.

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The UCO Ambassador Scholarship, which applies to UCO international students who currently hold student visas, awards scholarships in the amount of $500. Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 for undergraduate and 3.25 for graduate students, be enrolled full-time, be in good standing and have active membership in at least two campus clubs.

Applications are available in the international student office. The application deadline for the fall semester is July 1.

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campus," said Hakala.

"Puebla is a colonial city and has a nice ambiance to be exposed to," said Hakala.

It is a fairly large city but students will feel like they are in a smaller town, she said.

Anyone interested in going on the trip should have at least one year of Spanish but "more would be better," said Hakala.

Students at UCO should also enroll in Spanish 2003 or Spanish 4973.

They are still accepting people but have set a limit of 25, said Hakala.

For more information, students can call the foreign language department at 3412940, Ext. 5647 or the Consortium at 232-3382.

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SPORTS

UCO tennis teams headed for national tournament

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oth Central Oklahoma tennis First-round action begins Thursday in Baxter. teams will travel to both 16-team single-elimination UCO's women have won 12 straight Springfield, Mo. this weekend tournaments with championship matches matches, capturing tournament titles in the Broncho Intercollegiate Invitational, to participate in the NCAA Division II set for Monday, May 11 UCO's women, 15-5 on the year, will the Lone Star Conference and the Men's and Women's Tennis meet Cal Poly-Pamona (17-5) in an 11 Midwest Regional in that stretch. The Championships.

UCO's men will be playing their third a.m. first-round match while the UCO Bronchos are led by two-time Allstraight national tournament, while it will men, 15-7 on the year, take on Rollins (9- American Jana Vnouckova and Michaela be the first NCAA Division II national 6) at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Both teams are Perlikova. tournament appearance for the women. coached by veteran skipper Francis UCO's men made it to the quarterfinals

Baty earns pitcher of week honors Central Oklahoma is the top seed from the LSC North Division for this week's Lone Star Conference Baseball Championship Tournament. The Bronchos closed out the regular season last weekend against St. Gregory's.

UCO junior Jeff Baty is the LSC North Division Pitcher of the Week.

The native of Edmond, Okla., tossed a 5 2/3 innings 9-1 win, allowing two hits, walking on and striking out six.

He had a perfect game through four innings and a no-hitter into the fifth inning. The victory gives Baty a 6-1 record heading into this weekend's LSC Tournament.

UCO sophomore second baseman Justin Knowles hit .417 with two home runs and five RBIs in four games. He scored eight runs, stole six bases in six attempts to earn honorable mention honors.

of the national tournament in their first appearance in 1996 before falling in the first round last year. The Bronchos are paced by two-time national champion Charl Bornman and Karl Levanat.

-From UCO sports information

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Softball players earn All LSC honors A pair of Central Oklahoma players choices. Catcher Staci Dickerson, games, hurled four shutouts and struck 27 RBIs and a .550 slugging percentage.

Free, a freshman from out 149 in 113 innings shortstop Chasidy Horton were named as first-team picks Newcastle, is hitting a team-high pitched. and designated hitter Jamie on the Lone Star Conference .365 with seven doubles, 10 RBIs Foster, a freshman Miller were honorable North Division Softball Team and 13 stolen bases. Wilkerson, a from Tulsa, is batting mention selections.

Thursday, highlighted by senior from Tecumseh, is batting .330 entering the Lone Melson, a senior from Deanna Melson's selection as .279 with three triples, 13 stolen Star Conference Davenport, was named the Pitcher of the Year. bases and a perfect feilding Tournament that UCO is North Division's top pitcher Joing Melson on the first percentage. hosting Friday and after finishing the regular team was first baseman Melissa season with a 14-4 record, Saturday.

She's the Foster, while third baseman Fre e Melson Foster team's top power hitter two saves and a 2.87 earned -From UCO sports Maggie Free and outfielder with 10 doubles, four home runs, information Kathy Wilkerson were second team run average. She had 13 complete

Bronchos ready for LSC tournament play

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o. 10-ranked Central round losers play at 1 p.m. Friday in an looking for a strong tournament to earn doubles and 45 RBIs, while designated a repeat trip to the national hitter Matt Skaggs is at .443, shortstop Oklahoma will be looking elimination game, followed by

for their second straight the two opening-round Lone Star Conference baseball winners at 4 p.m. and championship this weekend when the another elimination

playoffs. The 32-team Chad Hemphill at .422 with 16 doubles national tournament and second baseman Justin Knowles at field will be .422 with 18 doubles, nine homers and 37 stolen bases.

Bronchos go to Abilene, Texas for the contest at 7 p.m.

The tournament LSC Post-Season Tournament.

announced Sunday.

First-round action begins Thursday finals will be at 1 with UCO, 36-12 on the year, meeting p.m. Saturday, with the

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Oklahoma Dixie Confederate flag is part of our history and should f

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he flag of the United States of America offends me. The first and the last stripes are red. Red is the color of lust, rage and other sins.

The flag of the State of Oklahoma offends me. That pipe seems to urge me to smoke and to pass the burning death to my friends.

Should those complaints matter? Maybe, if we give credence to similar complaints by those who find offense with other flags.

What about the flag of the Confederate States of America?

Some people find that flag to be offensive. Because some people find it offensive, the flag hasn't flown on the south plaza of the state Capitol for 10 years.

Last month, the Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit in Oklahoma County District Court alleging Oklahoma is violating a 1988 law by not running the rebel flag up its appointed pole.

There are 14 flag poles on

the south plaza of the Capitol.

They are supposed to represent the 14 flags that have flown over the territory and the state of Oklahoma. They are symbols of Oklahoma's history.

Unfortunately, some aspects of history are misinterpreted and therefore offensive to some people. That is what has happened to the Confederate flag.

One such person who is offended is Rep. Kevin Cox, a Democrat from Oklahoma City and head of the Black Caucus in the state Legislature.

In the May 3 issue of The Sunday Oklahoman, Cox is quoted as saying the rebel flag is "...a lightning rod for racism.

It's personally offensive to me.

It symbolizes hate for me and my ancestors. It is a symbol of racism. It is a - symbol of slavery."

I say it's a damn shame we can't require state legislators to pass an American and state history exam before taking office.

AAUP to honor UCO's most creative teachers Some of UCO's most creative teachers will gather at 3:30 p.m. May 8 in the auditorium of the Education Building to compete for a new award recognizing creativity in the classroom.

The UCO chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) created the Distinguished Creativity Award this year to give teachers acknowledgement for their creative efforts in teaching, said Dr. Bob Palmer, chair of the AAUP Creativity Committee.

Palmer said five candidates will give five to 15 minute presentations on their creative teaching techniques. A winner will be chosen after the presentations.

The five candidates are: • Douglas Getzoff, associate professor of theatre arts; •Dr. Wanda Johnson, associate professor of professional teacher education; 'Jill Kelsey, journalism instructor; •Dr. Sam Magrill, associate professor of music; •Dr. Greg Scott, associate professor of political science.

The AAUP will also honor Dr. Xio-Bing Li during the ceremony. Li, associate professor of history and geography, will receive the chapter's annual Distinguished Scholar Award. <

—By Lisa Tatum StaffWriter

The Civil War was not about slavery until President Abraham Lincoln made his Emancipation Proclamation, which did not come until late in the conflict.

The Confederacy and the Union went to war because they couldn't agree on which entity was more powerful—the individual states, or the federal government.

The Confederate flag was already flying over the states of the South, and Oklahoma Territory, before Lincoln focused the war on the single issue of slavery.

What about those other 13 flags that adorn our Capitol?

The oldest flag to fly over Oklahoma was brought here by Coronado. He is responsible for the massacre of thousands of Indians as he moved across the New World, claiming territory for Spain. And at the time Spain was a country that allowed slavery.

The flag of Napoleon's French Republic still flies in the

plaza despite the fact that Napoleon had a bad habit of invading other nations and killing their people because he wanted a bigger empire.

And what about that American flag? Up until Lincoln's speech, the Stars and Stripes symbolized a nation that supported slavery. According to some, it could be said the modern flag still represents a nation responsible for atrocities.

I am not, repeat not, condoning the horrible institution of slavery. I am not a racist and I am not supporting racism. I am saying only that the Confederate flag is a part of Oklahoma's history and, as such, it should be returned to its rightful place among the other flags that have flown over this state.

There will always be some who find offense with any symbol—be it a cross, a flag or a piece of art. If we continue to bow to those who would redefine our symbols and our history, we will become a

nation without a past.

Lincoln once said, "Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history ... The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honour and dishonour to the last generation."

No matter what the Confederate flag represents to you, whether it's right or not, the flag is a part of Oklahoma history and we cannot escape that.

Over 23,000 Oklahoma students to graduate this spring

By Lisa Tatum StaffPirlier A survey of Oklahoma's 25 colleges and universities, along with two technical branches, shows that 23,128 students will receive their academic degrees this spring.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announced the results of the survey April 16.

Of the 12,112 bachelor's degress being awarded, the most popular areas of study are

education, business and nursing.

Education is also a popular field of study for the 3,458 master's graduates this spring. More master's students chose education, business and human relations programs than any other, according to the survey.

Two-year associate degrees in business, nursing and general studies will go to 6,540 Oklahoma students.

Another 440 students earned doctoral degrees and 578 will receive professional degrees in areas such as law and medicine.

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Two students to represent UCO at annual Research Day

By Kimberly McLeod StudentWriter

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hile most university students will be obsessed with finals next week, two science students will take their finals, prepare for graduation, and present their research before the Oklahoma Legislature.

Emma Birath and Shawn McCleskey were chosen to represent UCO, among the 31 undergraduates representing 14 Oklahoma universities and colleges, at the third annual Research Day. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 12 on the 4th floor rotunda at the state Capitol building.

Research Day is sponsored by the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education.

"EPSCoR was created by the National Science Foundation to broaden federal funding for academic research and development in states that traditionally receive less federal research and development funding," said Dr. Nancy Dixon, associate director of Oklahoma EPSCoR. The students will have breakfast with members of the legislature at the faculty house, which will provide them an opportunity to discuss their research, before displaying posters illustrating their work, said Dixon.

"It is vital for the support of research, by the state, that we present our accomplishments and explain to the Legislature in laymen's terms what we are doing," said Dr. Warren T. Ford, professor of chemistry, at Oklahoma State University.

"The future of modern communication is in fiber optics," said Emma Birath, physics major.

"One of the things that I will present is a fiber optic switch that uses a chiral nematic liquid crystal," said Birath.

"We've studied the properties of liquid crystal and will illustrate how these properties can be utilized to make low-

power, durable, reliable electrooptic devices, such as fiber-optic switches."

Shawn McCleskey, a chemistry major, will present her work with synthesized plastics.

"My focus was to utilize the unique way it interacts with light," said McCleskey.

"We are trying to manufacture a useful plastic that can be cast as a thin film on surfaces."

The laboratory goggles currently used by people working with lasers do not

protect their eyes from the retina damaging light, said McCleskey.

"We hope that one of the applications of this polymer will be to use it as a protective covering on laboratory goggles worn by persons who work with lasers," said McCleskey.

Research Day at the Capitol has become an annual event, with different focuses each year.

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"Enhancing student research is an important part of EPSCoR's goals," said Dixon.

"Were trying to bring up the level of competitiveness for Oklahoma Scientist, so that they can go out and compete for research dollars."

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ENCORE CONSIGNMENT - Grapevine Antiques is now accepting applications for part time sales clerk. 2-3 afternoons 2-5pm plus every other Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm, 105 S Broadway (downtown), 340-3010.

METROCENTER DAYCARE is now taking applications for teachers. Full and part time hrs available. Substitute positions also available, 3480199.

PERSONAL TRAINERS wanted, team players, service oriented, $25/hr. Apply in person at The Athletic Club, 1331 W Memorial, Suite 112, OKC.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Tech, full time. Prefer prephysical therapy students. Apply at Affiliated Physical Therapists, 1225 East 9th, Edmond.

Please, no phone calls.

APPOINTMENT SPECIALIST, no experience required, no selling, Mon-Thur 6-9pm. Very good pay, 879-9899.

NANNY NEEDED!!!

Light housekeeping involved. Please call for more information, 848-0111 (daytime), 340-0814 (evenings), ask for Hollie. References required.

OLAN MILLS needs part time help for appointment secretary, school friendly hours. Please apply today at 1527 E 2nd St, Edmond, or call 348-4226.

NEED FEMALE student for 14-yr-old girl, to take places, and spend time with. Need your own car, $100 per week, 10-5 most days. Call 340-8508.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT Mgr with The Daily Oklahoman. Part time, work around school schedule. Must have dependable transportation. $219/wk + bonuses & commissions. Call Mark at 277-9377.

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!

ROOM FOR RENT to mature female. Private room, private bath, kitchen privileges, attached garage access, limited storage space, within driving distance to campus. Bills paid, $425/mo, 359-9761 after 5pm.

FOR SALE NEW PC's, Pentium-11's $1199-$1749, Pentium 200mmx $979, Winchip 200mhz $799, refurb laptops $499-$799. Janson Computers, 5115 S Western,

632-7248.

MANAGEMENT SALES, dynamic, team player, people person who knows service. Great attitude A MUST, $25-35K. Apply in person at The Athletic Club, 1331 W Memorial, Suite 112, OKC. PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT Now hiring assistant managers, bakers, cooks and food services. Apply in person at 3005 S Broadway in Edmond.

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NEW DEWALT 14.4 drill $150, new Dewalt router $120, Kenwood truck speaker boxes $75, 4 pr of Oakley Jackets $40 ea, 1991 Camaro wheels white $200, 5-star chrome wheels for Nissan or Toyota truck 15x8 $150, 2 new amplifiers $150 ea, 2 Protech 10" subwoofers w/box $250, OBO on everything. 7499292.

BUNNY, brown, white, lop-eared, 4 yrs old. FREE TO GOOD HOME. Moving, cannot take with me. Hutch, supplies included.

REFRIGERATOR, 20 cu ft Kenmore, no frost, white.

20 months old with icemaker, freezer on top. $600, willing to negotiate, 330-9260.

1986 TOYOTA Celica GT, 5-sp, silver, power sunroof, 30mpg, fun car, MUST SELL $2650, 946-7233, leave message.

LEATHER COUCH, hunter green, fair condition, paid $900, asking $200 OBO. COFFEE TABLE (matching), ancient greek style green, paid $350, asking $100 OBO. OAK TABLE (light), paid $250, asking $125 OBO. 789-6815

Ro ommAx Es ROOMMATE needed to share 2 bed, 2 bath house in Edmond. Student or young professional preferred. Available June 1. $300 + 1/2 electric & gas, 290-7421 or 692-4483.

TWO NURSING students looking for female roommate to share 4 bedroom, 2 bath house in Edmond. $215/mo + 1/3 bills. Call Wendy or Shannon, 330-1241.

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